Head: Chick-fil-A is no longer selling food at the USU men’s basketball games
By Judd Workman
Spectators at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum no longer have the option of eating Chick-fil-A during their visit to watch the Utah State University men’s basketball games.
Cory Goettsche, the owner and operator of the Logan Chick-fil-A, made the decision to stop selling food at the games after consulting with his management team.
“It just isn’t as profitable as it used to be,” Goettsche said. “We did the math of what it requires and it just didn’t make sense from a business standpoint. The past couple years it just hasn’t taken off.”
Jonathan Butler, the director of operations at Chick-fil-A, was in charge of transporting food back and forth from the store to the spectrum.
“There’s a lot that goes into it and it was taking up a lot of time for Cory and I,” Butler said. “I’d be at the store sometimes until midnight or 1 a.m. just cleaning up after the games.”
Butler also said the management team wanted to focus more on the store and make sure everyone was having good experiences — employees and customers alike.
“It’s kind of nice because we’re not as rushed here trying to make twice the amount of food on game nights now,” said Layla Dustin, a team member at Chick-fil-A.
“We’re constantly looking at new things and evaluating what we can try next,” Goettsche said. “Since it is a college town I do a lot to market toward the university, but in the end that’s not my main focus.”
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Profile
Head: Chick-fil-A owner striving to make a difference
By Judd Workman
The Logan Chick-fil-A recently celebrated its sixth year of being in business, and the owner has high hopes for the road ahead.
Cory Goettsche, the owner and operator of the local Chick-fil-A, began working for Chick-fil-A at the age of 14 in Denver, Colorado.
“I always wanted to own my own business,” Goettsche said. “I knew at a young age that the Chick-fil-A business model was something I was excited about. I love the brand and what it stands for.”
After receiving a business degree from the University of Louisville, Goettsche moved back to Denver to continue working for Chick-fil-A as he determined his career path.
“I had to ask myself ‘what do I want my lifestyle to be like’ and ‘how flexible do I want my schedule to be,’” Goettsche said. “First of all I wanted to be able to serve in my church callings, I wanted to be able to spend time with my family and I wanted to make a lot of money. Providing for my family and giving back to the community is important to me.”
Goettsche was later given the position as a general manager in the Chick-fil-A corporate office. As his ultimate goal was not to work in the corporate office for the rest of his life, Goettsche said he was waiting for the right opportunity to present itself— the opportunity to become a franchise owner.
“I determined I wanted to be in business for myself but not by myself,” Goettsche said. “Chick-fil-A was able to provide that for me and the lifestyle I always wanted came along with it.”
As Goettsche moved his family to Cache Valley to become a store owner, it wasn’t without some unexpected difficulty.
Goettsche said the turnover rate that comes with hiring college students can sometimes take its toll.
“Just this last month we hired 12 new people and we’re focusing on getting them trained. Then when those people move on we’re back to training a whole new group,” Goettsche said. “But it’s part of the job. I don’t want people to be here their wholes lives. It’s just the reality of what we can and can’t pay our employees. I want them to get some experience, have fun here and hopefully that will catapult them into their careers.”
Next year Goettsche has a goal of winning the Symbol of Success award, the highest award that Chick-fil-A offers. This is achieved by increasing sales from the previous year by 18 percent.
“Also a long-term goal of mine is to be able to pay an employee $100,000 a year,” Goettsche said. “Our sales would have to justify it and I don’t know when it will happen, but it’s a hope of mine.”
Maria Funtes, a team member at Chick-fil-A, has enjoyed working with Goettsche during her two months of employment.
“He takes care of us,” Funtes said. “Whenever he sees me he asks how I’m doing and how I feel about the job.”
“He really gets to know us,” said Megan Wilson, another team member at Chick-fil-A. “He asks us about our lives and is genuinely interested in his employees.”
“Chick-fil-A is very open about the fact that they are a business based on Christian principles, and it’s all to protect the brand,” Goettsche said. “The corporate purpose of Chick-fil-A is to create a positive impact on everyone who comes in contact with its stores.”
By Judd Workman
The Logan Chick-fil-A recently celebrated its sixth year of being in business, and the owner has high hopes for the road ahead.
Cory Goettsche, the owner and operator of the local Chick-fil-A, began working for Chick-fil-A at the age of 14 in Denver, Colorado.
“I always wanted to own my own business,” Goettsche said. “I knew at a young age that the Chick-fil-A business model was something I was excited about. I love the brand and what it stands for.”
After receiving a business degree from the University of Louisville, Goettsche moved back to Denver to continue working for Chick-fil-A as he determined his career path.
“I had to ask myself ‘what do I want my lifestyle to be like’ and ‘how flexible do I want my schedule to be,’” Goettsche said. “First of all I wanted to be able to serve in my church callings, I wanted to be able to spend time with my family and I wanted to make a lot of money. Providing for my family and giving back to the community is important to me.”
Goettsche was later given the position as a general manager in the Chick-fil-A corporate office. As his ultimate goal was not to work in the corporate office for the rest of his life, Goettsche said he was waiting for the right opportunity to present itself— the opportunity to become a franchise owner.
“I determined I wanted to be in business for myself but not by myself,” Goettsche said. “Chick-fil-A was able to provide that for me and the lifestyle I always wanted came along with it.”
As Goettsche moved his family to Cache Valley to become a store owner, it wasn’t without some unexpected difficulty.
Goettsche said the turnover rate that comes with hiring college students can sometimes take its toll.
“Just this last month we hired 12 new people and we’re focusing on getting them trained. Then when those people move on we’re back to training a whole new group,” Goettsche said. “But it’s part of the job. I don’t want people to be here their wholes lives. It’s just the reality of what we can and can’t pay our employees. I want them to get some experience, have fun here and hopefully that will catapult them into their careers.”
Next year Goettsche has a goal of winning the Symbol of Success award, the highest award that Chick-fil-A offers. This is achieved by increasing sales from the previous year by 18 percent.
“Also a long-term goal of mine is to be able to pay an employee $100,000 a year,” Goettsche said. “Our sales would have to justify it and I don’t know when it will happen, but it’s a hope of mine.”
Maria Funtes, a team member at Chick-fil-A, has enjoyed working with Goettsche during her two months of employment.
“He takes care of us,” Funtes said. “Whenever he sees me he asks how I’m doing and how I feel about the job.”
“He really gets to know us,” said Megan Wilson, another team member at Chick-fil-A. “He asks us about our lives and is genuinely interested in his employees.”
“Chick-fil-A is very open about the fact that they are a business based on Christian principles, and it’s all to protect the brand,” Goettsche said. “The corporate purpose of Chick-fil-A is to create a positive impact on everyone who comes in contact with its stores.”
Friday, December 2, 2016
Best Lead
Head: CAPSA holding its gift wrapping fundraiser near Santa Claus
By Judd Workman
Going on 28 years of holding its gift-wrapping fundraiser, the non-profit organization Community Abuse Prevention Service Agency, has a new spot in the Cache Valley Mall.
“This is our longest running tradition,” said Alisa Smith, the event coordinator for CAPSA. “And now we have the perfect spot in the mall.”
By receiving donations in return for wrapping customers Christmas gifts, CAPSA raised just over $10,000 last year — its best year yet.
“All proceeds go toward helping victims of abuse,” said Lisa Royer, a member of the advisory board for CAPSA. “It’s really convenient because you can use a debit or credit card if you need to.”
“The mall donates the space and now we have a great spot right by Santa,” Royer said. “Last year was a great year. I think we raised four to five thousand dollars more than what we estimated, and this year we hope to do even better.”
James Boyd, the marketing director for CAPSA, also said because of its location this year CAPSA could potentially beat the amount it raised last year.
“This is a win-win situation for both CAPSA and the mall,” Boyd said. “The mall helps us decorate and advertise, and CAPSA provides a good public image.”
Some volunteers, like John and Rita Nelson, have been volunteering for roughly 15 years.
“We fully support the mission statement of CAPSA and we love coming back each year,” John Nelson said.
“Plus we get better and better at wrapping presents,” Rita Nelson added.
By Judd Workman
Going on 28 years of holding its gift-wrapping fundraiser, the non-profit organization Community Abuse Prevention Service Agency, has a new spot in the Cache Valley Mall.
“This is our longest running tradition,” said Alisa Smith, the event coordinator for CAPSA. “And now we have the perfect spot in the mall.”
By receiving donations in return for wrapping customers Christmas gifts, CAPSA raised just over $10,000 last year — its best year yet.
“All proceeds go toward helping victims of abuse,” said Lisa Royer, a member of the advisory board for CAPSA. “It’s really convenient because you can use a debit or credit card if you need to.”
“The mall donates the space and now we have a great spot right by Santa,” Royer said. “Last year was a great year. I think we raised four to five thousand dollars more than what we estimated, and this year we hope to do even better.”
James Boyd, the marketing director for CAPSA, also said because of its location this year CAPSA could potentially beat the amount it raised last year.
“This is a win-win situation for both CAPSA and the mall,” Boyd said. “The mall helps us decorate and advertise, and CAPSA provides a good public image.”
Some volunteers, like John and Rita Nelson, have been volunteering for roughly 15 years.
“We fully support the mission statement of CAPSA and we love coming back each year,” John Nelson said.
“Plus we get better and better at wrapping presents,” Rita Nelson added.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Off Beat
Head: USU multi-club event is better than expected
By Judd Workman
Today at 7 p.m. three of Utah State University’s dance clubs held its first combined dance social at Castle Manor in Hyde Park.
As the holiday season is approaching, USU’s Country Swing Club wanted to do something a little different for its Christmas social this year.
“This year we thought we would try to combine clubs for an event and see how it goes,” said Karlie Jordan, the president of Country Swing. “We have a really good turn out, i’m impressed and kind of relieved.”
Jordan is in her first year as the club president and said her goal coming into this position was to network with other clubs and help provide positive experiences.
Among Country Swing, the other clubs involved in the social were the Big Band Swing Club and the Ballroom Dance Club.
The public relations manager for Country Swing, Shalee Brice, said she really focused on utilizing social media to get people to come to the social
“We host a free Christmas social each year,” Brice said. “But this is the first time we have combined with other clubs so we were hoping for a big turnout.”
By Judd Workman
Today at 7 p.m. three of Utah State University’s dance clubs held its first combined dance social at Castle Manor in Hyde Park.
As the holiday season is approaching, USU’s Country Swing Club wanted to do something a little different for its Christmas social this year.
“This year we thought we would try to combine clubs for an event and see how it goes,” said Karlie Jordan, the president of Country Swing. “We have a really good turn out, i’m impressed and kind of relieved.”
Jordan is in her first year as the club president and said her goal coming into this position was to network with other clubs and help provide positive experiences.
Among Country Swing, the other clubs involved in the social were the Big Band Swing Club and the Ballroom Dance Club.
The public relations manager for Country Swing, Shalee Brice, said she really focused on utilizing social media to get people to come to the social
“We host a free Christmas social each year,” Brice said. “But this is the first time we have combined with other clubs so we were hoping for a big turnout.”
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Sourciful
Head: The Logan Novemberfest may have found a new permanent home
By Judd Workman
On Friday and Saturday the Novemberfest Arts and Crafts Fair, for the first time, was not held at the Logan High School — and customers are happy with the change.
For the past 32 years the Novemberfest has been held in the local high school, but this year Charlene Watts and Nina DeSpain, the organizers of the show, decided to change the location to the Riverwoods Conference Center.
“We wanted somewhere that was better lit and warmer,” Watts said. “We thought this would be a better fit for everyone involved.”
DeSpain said she wasn’t too pleased with all the construction going on at the high school.
“There isn’t enough parking around the high school and we just felt like we needed a change,” DeSpain said. “We have had so many positive comments about having it here instead.”
Along with the location change, the entrance fee for customers has gone up from $1 to $2.
“When we moved here our rent quadrupled so we had to do something to help pay for the building,” Watts said. “But so far no one is complaining.”
DeSpain said she was confident the dollar increase wouldn’t hinder the attendance this year.
“It’s well worth it and we have charged only a dollar for 32 years,” DeSpain said. “I’ve had people tell me we should charge more.”
Tawna Smith, a vendor participating in the Novemberfest for the first time, said she liked the layout of the conference center.
“Even though I wasn’t a vendor in the previous years, I attended a lot,” Smith said. “I think it is more conducive here”
“I imagine the atmosphere is a lot better than a high school,” said Ryan Welling, a first-time customer at the Novemberfest. “This is very open, the lighting is great and the atmosphere is enjoyable.”
Becky Pond, a returning vendor who sold her jewelry at Logan High School in previous years, didn’t know what to expect from the location change.
“I like it here,” Pond said. “It’s brighter and a lot warmer.”
If everything works out next year, Watts and DeSpain are hoping to have the Novemberfest at the Riverwoods Conference Center again.
By Judd Workman
On Friday and Saturday the Novemberfest Arts and Crafts Fair, for the first time, was not held at the Logan High School — and customers are happy with the change.
For the past 32 years the Novemberfest has been held in the local high school, but this year Charlene Watts and Nina DeSpain, the organizers of the show, decided to change the location to the Riverwoods Conference Center.
“We wanted somewhere that was better lit and warmer,” Watts said. “We thought this would be a better fit for everyone involved.”
DeSpain said she wasn’t too pleased with all the construction going on at the high school.
“There isn’t enough parking around the high school and we just felt like we needed a change,” DeSpain said. “We have had so many positive comments about having it here instead.”
Along with the location change, the entrance fee for customers has gone up from $1 to $2.
“When we moved here our rent quadrupled so we had to do something to help pay for the building,” Watts said. “But so far no one is complaining.”
DeSpain said she was confident the dollar increase wouldn’t hinder the attendance this year.
“It’s well worth it and we have charged only a dollar for 32 years,” DeSpain said. “I’ve had people tell me we should charge more.”
Tawna Smith, a vendor participating in the Novemberfest for the first time, said she liked the layout of the conference center.
“Even though I wasn’t a vendor in the previous years, I attended a lot,” Smith said. “I think it is more conducive here”
“I imagine the atmosphere is a lot better than a high school,” said Ryan Welling, a first-time customer at the Novemberfest. “This is very open, the lighting is great and the atmosphere is enjoyable.”
Becky Pond, a returning vendor who sold her jewelry at Logan High School in previous years, didn’t know what to expect from the location change.
“I like it here,” Pond said. “It’s brighter and a lot warmer.”
If everything works out next year, Watts and DeSpain are hoping to have the Novemberfest at the Riverwoods Conference Center again.
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Breaking Slow
Head: Bath & Body Works opens earlier than ever on Thanksgiving
By Judd Workman
Today at 3 p.m. Bath & Body Works opened its doors to customers — the earliest the business has ever opened on Thanksgiving.
“We stay open all night and close at 10 p.m. on Black Friday,” said Jared Wight, a sales associate at Bath & Body Works.
In previous years the store has opened at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
Dewey Richardson, the general manager for the Cache Valley Mall, said that the mall opened the outside doors even earlier so customers could have a warm place to wait in line.
“We try to make it as friendly to the retailer and the customer as possible,” Richardson said. “I think it gives us a bit of a competitive advantage.”
Wight said he didn’t think the store would become very busy until about 7 p.m.
“Some people kill time here while they’re waiting to go to other stores,” Wight said. “JCPenney is supposedly having a crazy sale so we’re hoping to pick up some of its customers.”
By Judd Workman
Today at 3 p.m. Bath & Body Works opened its doors to customers — the earliest the business has ever opened on Thanksgiving.
“We stay open all night and close at 10 p.m. on Black Friday,” said Jared Wight, a sales associate at Bath & Body Works.
In previous years the store has opened at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
Dewey Richardson, the general manager for the Cache Valley Mall, said that the mall opened the outside doors even earlier so customers could have a warm place to wait in line.
“We try to make it as friendly to the retailer and the customer as possible,” Richardson said. “I think it gives us a bit of a competitive advantage.”
Wight said he didn’t think the store would become very busy until about 7 p.m.
“Some people kill time here while they’re waiting to go to other stores,” Wight said. “JCPenney is supposedly having a crazy sale so we’re hoping to pick up some of its customers.”
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Best Quote
Head: Local furniture store has added a new location
By Judd Workman
A locally owned furniture business has added a new location in Logan and its owner is planning continued growth.
Todd Yates, the owner of 8th & Main Furniture, signed the lease on the new location just one week after the Spirit Halloween moved out.
“We want to make the store better,” Yates said. “But not too fancy because we want to be able to keep our prices cheap."
The new store, located at 1224 N. Main Street, is much larger than the business’s original location, allowing Todd and his employees to stock more inventory.
Kourtney England, a sales associate at 8th & Main, said they have a lot more furniture, chairs and even clothes at the new location.
“There’s just a bit of everything,” England said.
“I have never been to their other location,” said Heather Nielsen, a customer at 8th & Main. “This store is easy access so I think it will be good.”
“We have two semi trucks on their way,” Yates said. “This place will be full in an hour.”
By Judd Workman
A locally owned furniture business has added a new location in Logan and its owner is planning continued growth.
Todd Yates, the owner of 8th & Main Furniture, signed the lease on the new location just one week after the Spirit Halloween moved out.
“We want to make the store better,” Yates said. “But not too fancy because we want to be able to keep our prices cheap."
The new store, located at 1224 N. Main Street, is much larger than the business’s original location, allowing Todd and his employees to stock more inventory.
Kourtney England, a sales associate at 8th & Main, said they have a lot more furniture, chairs and even clothes at the new location.
“There’s just a bit of everything,” England said.
“I have never been to their other location,” said Heather Nielsen, a customer at 8th & Main. “This store is easy access so I think it will be good.”
“We have two semi trucks on their way,” Yates said. “This place will be full in an hour.”
Friday, November 18, 2016
Breaking Fast
Head: Logan business to hold its first toy drive
By Judd Workman
Today at 4 p.m. Les Schwab Tire Center held its first-ever toy drive and gave away Megaplex gift cards to participants who donated kids toys worth $15 or more.
Les Schwab, located at 36 W. 1200 South, partnered with Cache County Sub for Santa to encourage residents to donate kids toys during the holiday season.
Justin Brunson, the assistant manager at Les Schwab, organized the toy drive.
“It’s hard not to give back to kids,” Brunson said. “There are kids out there and you want them to have toys for Christmas.”
Brunson said he was inspired by a toy drive in Portland he took part in years ago. He saw how it impacted the community in a positive way.
“I think this event will create a lot of awareness,” Brunson said. “Sub for Santa mentioned they had a hard time last year getting toy donations.”
The radio station, VFX, was at Les Schwab hosting a live broadcast to support the event.
Benji Wood, a program director for VFX, operated the broadcast until 6 p.m. hoping to encourage people to stop in on their way home from work.
“It’s really convenient because they are located right next to Walmart,” Wood said. “People can go grab a toy and come over.”
“The overall goal is to bring awareness,” Brunson said. “There are families in the valley that sometimes can’t buy what their kids want. It’s really good because nothing is going to leave the valley. Not like I don’t want to help the rest of the state, but I want to specifically help our community.”
By Judd Workman
Today at 4 p.m. Les Schwab Tire Center held its first-ever toy drive and gave away Megaplex gift cards to participants who donated kids toys worth $15 or more.
Les Schwab, located at 36 W. 1200 South, partnered with Cache County Sub for Santa to encourage residents to donate kids toys during the holiday season.
Justin Brunson, the assistant manager at Les Schwab, organized the toy drive.
“It’s hard not to give back to kids,” Brunson said. “There are kids out there and you want them to have toys for Christmas.”
Brunson said he was inspired by a toy drive in Portland he took part in years ago. He saw how it impacted the community in a positive way.
“I think this event will create a lot of awareness,” Brunson said. “Sub for Santa mentioned they had a hard time last year getting toy donations.”
The radio station, VFX, was at Les Schwab hosting a live broadcast to support the event.
Benji Wood, a program director for VFX, operated the broadcast until 6 p.m. hoping to encourage people to stop in on their way home from work.
“It’s really convenient because they are located right next to Walmart,” Wood said. “People can go grab a toy and come over.”
“The overall goal is to bring awareness,” Brunson said. “There are families in the valley that sometimes can’t buy what their kids want. It’s really good because nothing is going to leave the valley. Not like I don’t want to help the rest of the state, but I want to specifically help our community.”
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Evolution
Head: Fully functional coworking space now in Logan
By Judd Workman
A new local business, Habitat Logan, is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday.
Habitat Logan is a coworking space where customers can purchase a monthly membership in order to have access to an “office-style” environment.
Rick Champlin, the founder of Habitat, spearheaded the business idea after his past experiences using a coworking space.
“I noticed my productivity went way up,” Champlin said. “There is a lot more collaboration that goes on that helps people be more successful.”
The newly constructed building located at 165 W. 1600 North is fully furnished with a kitchen, four offices, a conference room, couches, desks, a ping pong table and high-end networking equipment.
Kirk Jensen, the economic development director for Logan City, is excited to see what this business can add to Cache Valley.
“I think the services they’re offering are needed and I think it’s going to create great opportunities for entrepreneurs,” Jensen said. “We’ve seen it in other cities and hopefully it’s one that takes root here in Logan.”
Champlin said there have been a few attempts at opening a coworking space in Cache Valley, but to his knowledge there is currently nothing like Habitat in Logan. Champlin has been working on this idea for more than two years.
“The ones that have tried to do it didn’t really invest anything into it,” Champlin said. “They just rented out a space and that was it. They didn’t make it look nice.”
Champlin said he has made an effort to make Habitat a very appealing and modern office space.
Jensen said he wasn’t aware of any business model like Habitat that was successful in the valley, but hopes that will change.
“Cache Valley is notoriously slow at adopting new business ideas,” Champlin said. “We just need to educate our market. Then when we get a crowd in here we can maintain a positive culture and continue to grow.”
By Judd Workman
A new local business, Habitat Logan, is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday.
Habitat Logan is a coworking space where customers can purchase a monthly membership in order to have access to an “office-style” environment.
Rick Champlin, the founder of Habitat, spearheaded the business idea after his past experiences using a coworking space.
“I noticed my productivity went way up,” Champlin said. “There is a lot more collaboration that goes on that helps people be more successful.”
The newly constructed building located at 165 W. 1600 North is fully furnished with a kitchen, four offices, a conference room, couches, desks, a ping pong table and high-end networking equipment.
Kirk Jensen, the economic development director for Logan City, is excited to see what this business can add to Cache Valley.
“I think the services they’re offering are needed and I think it’s going to create great opportunities for entrepreneurs,” Jensen said. “We’ve seen it in other cities and hopefully it’s one that takes root here in Logan.”
Champlin said there have been a few attempts at opening a coworking space in Cache Valley, but to his knowledge there is currently nothing like Habitat in Logan. Champlin has been working on this idea for more than two years.
“The ones that have tried to do it didn’t really invest anything into it,” Champlin said. “They just rented out a space and that was it. They didn’t make it look nice.”
Champlin said he has made an effort to make Habitat a very appealing and modern office space.
Jensen said he wasn’t aware of any business model like Habitat that was successful in the valley, but hopes that will change.
“Cache Valley is notoriously slow at adopting new business ideas,” Champlin said. “We just need to educate our market. Then when we get a crowd in here we can maintain a positive culture and continue to grow.”
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Mighty Five
Head: Local restaurant will be hosting a “Harry Potter” night.
By Judd Workman
On Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pizza Pie Cafe will host a “Harry Potter Night.” Those who come dressed up as Harry Potter characters will have a chance to win tickets to the new movie, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”
Pizza Pie Cafe, located at 25 E 1400 North, will be featuring its all-you-can-eat dinner for $6.75 during the three hour period. In place of water or soda, customers can also satisfy their palates with butterbeer, a famous drink in the Harry Potter universe.
Sierra Hanson, who is over local sales and marketing for the restaurant, said she is expecting this event to be “a big hit.”
“We’ve had a lot of hype about this,” Hanson said. “We are really excited for it.”
By encouraging magical behavior for this event, Pizza Pie has invited the Utah State Quidditch to come sell merchandise and sign autographs.
“Rather than just eating, they can come make a whole night of it and enjoy it with their families,” Hanson said. “We just want to let the community know we do fun things and we have fun family events that everyone can come to.”
The square tables in the restaurant will be decorated in order to add to the atmosphere, but customers will still be able to enjoy their meat-lovers pizzas, green salads and pasta dishes.
A manager at the restaurant, Joseph Pattison, said they will have a lot of staff on hand to make sure the night is enjoyable for everyone.
“We’re expecting a pretty full house,” Pattison said. “We had someone call for reservations and I had to turn them down because we can’t reserve tables during the event.”
Pattison also said the owners ordered a lot of cream soda as they are expecting the butterbeer to be very popular.
By Judd Workman
On Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pizza Pie Cafe will host a “Harry Potter Night.” Those who come dressed up as Harry Potter characters will have a chance to win tickets to the new movie, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”
Pizza Pie Cafe, located at 25 E 1400 North, will be featuring its all-you-can-eat dinner for $6.75 during the three hour period. In place of water or soda, customers can also satisfy their palates with butterbeer, a famous drink in the Harry Potter universe.
Sierra Hanson, who is over local sales and marketing for the restaurant, said she is expecting this event to be “a big hit.”
“We’ve had a lot of hype about this,” Hanson said. “We are really excited for it.”
By encouraging magical behavior for this event, Pizza Pie has invited the Utah State Quidditch to come sell merchandise and sign autographs.
“Rather than just eating, they can come make a whole night of it and enjoy it with their families,” Hanson said. “We just want to let the community know we do fun things and we have fun family events that everyone can come to.”
The square tables in the restaurant will be decorated in order to add to the atmosphere, but customers will still be able to enjoy their meat-lovers pizzas, green salads and pasta dishes.
A manager at the restaurant, Joseph Pattison, said they will have a lot of staff on hand to make sure the night is enjoyable for everyone.
“We’re expecting a pretty full house,” Pattison said. “We had someone call for reservations and I had to turn them down because we can’t reserve tables during the event.”
Pattison also said the owners ordered a lot of cream soda as they are expecting the butterbeer to be very popular.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Article 10
Head: Local grocery store to hold its ninth annual food show
By Judd Workman
Today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Lee’s Marketplace will be hosting its ninth annual food show in celebration of the holiday season.
Lee’s Marketplace in Smithfield and Logan will have sales on many holiday food items such as turkeys, chocolate chips, pistachios and pies.
Tim Rigby, the director of marketing for Lee’s, said the overarching purpose of the event is “to help make people’s lives easier” during the holiday season.
“It’s all about letting customers know what’s available for the holiday season,” said Jonathan Badger, the CEO of Lee’s.
“You’re trying to impress your in-laws or friends and we provide that opportunity and those ideas for our guests,” Badger said. “It’s a lot of work for our team, but it’s also a really fun day.”
Badger said the store tries to keep up on all the new trends and recipes so that it can provide quick and easy meal ideas.
With the popular sales, Rigby said the employees plan for about 4,000 customers during the four hour period.
“This is the only time of the year we have crazy lines,” Rigby said. “So we try to get people through as fast as possible.”
“We have a good time meeting all of our customers and helping them in any way that we can,” Badger said. “We want to be a community store and this is a community event.”
By Judd Workman
Today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Lee’s Marketplace will be hosting its ninth annual food show in celebration of the holiday season.
Lee’s Marketplace in Smithfield and Logan will have sales on many holiday food items such as turkeys, chocolate chips, pistachios and pies.
Tim Rigby, the director of marketing for Lee’s, said the overarching purpose of the event is “to help make people’s lives easier” during the holiday season.
“It’s all about letting customers know what’s available for the holiday season,” said Jonathan Badger, the CEO of Lee’s.
“You’re trying to impress your in-laws or friends and we provide that opportunity and those ideas for our guests,” Badger said. “It’s a lot of work for our team, but it’s also a really fun day.”
Badger said the store tries to keep up on all the new trends and recipes so that it can provide quick and easy meal ideas.
With the popular sales, Rigby said the employees plan for about 4,000 customers during the four hour period.
“This is the only time of the year we have crazy lines,” Rigby said. “So we try to get people through as fast as possible.”
“We have a good time meeting all of our customers and helping them in any way that we can,” Badger said. “We want to be a community store and this is a community event.”
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Article Nine
Head: Local clothing store celebrates grand opening at new location
By Judd Workman
On Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. a local women's clothing boutique will be celebrating its grand opening. During these times there will be giveaways, refreshments and “swag bags.”
Roolee, a Logan-based company that opened in 2013, moved to its new building this week located at 165 W. 1600 North. With the increasing success of their store, Chad and Kylee Champlin, the owners of Roolee, felt they needed a larger space to grow their company.
“Our other store was pretty crowded,” Chad Champlin said. “We had limited dressing rooms and limited space. Now we have more dressing rooms, more checkout counters and much more room for displays.”
Among more room for new clothing brands, Roolee has now been able to expand its home decor and baby sections. The new store is more conducive to what the Champlins want to bring to Cache Valley.
“We feel like this building really represents the image of our brand,” Champlin said. ”We’re trying to bring a City Creek-style store to Logan so that customers don’t have to travel to Salt Lake City to get that shopping experience. We now have that here.”
Jessie Phippen, a sales associate at Roolee, is also excited for the larger space and new setting the employees will have.
“We will be more productive and have more to do because of the size of the store,” Phippen said. “Roolee has such a positive environment. It will be good for everyone.”
“They have a very unique setting,” said Kourtney Davis, a regular customer at Roolee. “You can tell when you walk in the door that it's different from other stores.”
With the high demand for their product and the new location closer to Main Street, the Champlins feel this move will allow Roolee to continue to grow.
“I feel like it’s one of the few places in Logan that you can buy fashionable and affordable clothing,” Davis said. “I am excited for new brands and new products.”
By Judd Workman
On Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. a local women's clothing boutique will be celebrating its grand opening. During these times there will be giveaways, refreshments and “swag bags.”
Roolee, a Logan-based company that opened in 2013, moved to its new building this week located at 165 W. 1600 North. With the increasing success of their store, Chad and Kylee Champlin, the owners of Roolee, felt they needed a larger space to grow their company.
“Our other store was pretty crowded,” Chad Champlin said. “We had limited dressing rooms and limited space. Now we have more dressing rooms, more checkout counters and much more room for displays.”
Among more room for new clothing brands, Roolee has now been able to expand its home decor and baby sections. The new store is more conducive to what the Champlins want to bring to Cache Valley.
“We feel like this building really represents the image of our brand,” Champlin said. ”We’re trying to bring a City Creek-style store to Logan so that customers don’t have to travel to Salt Lake City to get that shopping experience. We now have that here.”
Jessie Phippen, a sales associate at Roolee, is also excited for the larger space and new setting the employees will have.
“We will be more productive and have more to do because of the size of the store,” Phippen said. “Roolee has such a positive environment. It will be good for everyone.”
“They have a very unique setting,” said Kourtney Davis, a regular customer at Roolee. “You can tell when you walk in the door that it's different from other stores.”
With the high demand for their product and the new location closer to Main Street, the Champlins feel this move will allow Roolee to continue to grow.
“I feel like it’s one of the few places in Logan that you can buy fashionable and affordable clothing,” Davis said. “I am excited for new brands and new products.”
Friday, October 28, 2016
Article Eight
Head: Logan Downtown to host Zombie Walk
By Judd Workman
On Saturday at 6 p.m. the Zombie Walk will be held at Federal Avenue and Church Street.
The Zombie Walk, organized by the Logan Downtown Alliance, will give residents an opportunity to support the Cache Community Food Pantry by donating non-perishable food items.
Gary Saxton, the Logan Downtown manager, said his organization “hopes to collect as much food as possible.” In past years, it has collected about 400 pounds of food.
Those who come dressed as a zombie or a zombie hunter, will be given free pizza from The Factory Pizzeria.
Fernando Ortiz, a manager at the restaurant, said the zombies and zombie hunters will have about an hour and a half where they can come in and get free pizza.
The Factory will be compensated in advance, but the likelihood of it having to serve more pizza than what the money will cover is high.
“If people are still coming and the money we were given up front runs out, we will just keep serving pizza,” Ortiz said. “We are happy to be a part of the event.”
Matt Whitaker, the director of the Cache Community Food Pantry, is always excited when businesses sponsor and promote food donations. The Food Pantry is hoping to receive more than 400 pounds of donations this year, and is “never disappointed in the generosity of Cache Valley.”
By Judd Workman
On Saturday at 6 p.m. the Zombie Walk will be held at Federal Avenue and Church Street.
The Zombie Walk, organized by the Logan Downtown Alliance, will give residents an opportunity to support the Cache Community Food Pantry by donating non-perishable food items.
Gary Saxton, the Logan Downtown manager, said his organization “hopes to collect as much food as possible.” In past years, it has collected about 400 pounds of food.
Those who come dressed as a zombie or a zombie hunter, will be given free pizza from The Factory Pizzeria.
Fernando Ortiz, a manager at the restaurant, said the zombies and zombie hunters will have about an hour and a half where they can come in and get free pizza.
The Factory will be compensated in advance, but the likelihood of it having to serve more pizza than what the money will cover is high.
“If people are still coming and the money we were given up front runs out, we will just keep serving pizza,” Ortiz said. “We are happy to be a part of the event.”
Matt Whitaker, the director of the Cache Community Food Pantry, is always excited when businesses sponsor and promote food donations. The Food Pantry is hoping to receive more than 400 pounds of donations this year, and is “never disappointed in the generosity of Cache Valley.”
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Article Seven
Head: Local haunted house attraction is adding new props each week
By Judd Workman
Local haunted attraction 10th West Scare House, located at 919 N. 1000 West, is open Thursday through Saturday and the owners are creating a different experience each week.
The haunted warehouse-type attraction, which first opened in 2012, includes an indoor and outdoor route. Cade Huskinson, a co-creator of 10th West Scare House, helps organize and build the props each year.
“In-between weekends we are adding different props or trying to change things,” Huskinson said. “Every weekend we’re open things will be different."
In order to create the best possible experience, Huskinson relies on customer feedback to find out how he can make it better each week.
“We ask people what their favorite parts were from last year,” Huskinson said. “It’s a lot of work up front, but it’s really rewarding.”
Among weekly changes, the 10th West Scare House has added something new to keep its customers entertained while waiting in line.
“We have what we call a museum of oddities that is brand new this year,” said Bailee Huskinson, an employee at 10th West Scare House and sister to Cade Huskinson. “We wanted people to feel entertained before they even get to the haunted house.”
The museum, which is full of all sorts of peculiar bugs, bats and jarred animal organs, was created because the lines were “getting pretty long.”
Suzie Miller has worked as a haunter at the 10th West Scare House for the past three years.
“It’s been a super awesome experience,” Miller said. “It’s just so fun scaring people.”
By Judd Workman
Local haunted attraction 10th West Scare House, located at 919 N. 1000 West, is open Thursday through Saturday and the owners are creating a different experience each week.
The haunted warehouse-type attraction, which first opened in 2012, includes an indoor and outdoor route. Cade Huskinson, a co-creator of 10th West Scare House, helps organize and build the props each year.
“In-between weekends we are adding different props or trying to change things,” Huskinson said. “Every weekend we’re open things will be different."
In order to create the best possible experience, Huskinson relies on customer feedback to find out how he can make it better each week.
“We ask people what their favorite parts were from last year,” Huskinson said. “It’s a lot of work up front, but it’s really rewarding.”
Among weekly changes, the 10th West Scare House has added something new to keep its customers entertained while waiting in line.
“We have what we call a museum of oddities that is brand new this year,” said Bailee Huskinson, an employee at 10th West Scare House and sister to Cade Huskinson. “We wanted people to feel entertained before they even get to the haunted house.”
The museum, which is full of all sorts of peculiar bugs, bats and jarred animal organs, was created because the lines were “getting pretty long.”
Suzie Miller has worked as a haunter at the 10th West Scare House for the past three years.
“It’s been a super awesome experience,” Miller said. “It’s just so fun scaring people.”
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Article Six
Head: New downtown Logan store is celebrating its grand opening
By Judd Workman
A new Logan business is celebrating its grand opening Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with special deals and a chance to win prizes.
Located at 1 N. Main Street in downtown Logan, Clover Patch Quilt Shop specializes in providing high-end quilting fabric. The shop is the second location of a family-owned business that began in Santa Clara, Utah.
Randy Sedgwick, who owns the store along with his daughter, Vicki Laursen, always wanted to start a business in Cache Valley. Now that it’s happened, the biggest hurdle has been “getting the word out.”
“Part of the grand opening is letting people know we’re here,” Sedgwick said. “Vicki and I have been visiting all of the quilt guilds in the valley, handing out flyers and introducing ourselves.”
Randy and Vicki hope that with the grand opening they will continue to build their clientele. Among prizes and giveaways, there will be demonstrations done in the store for those who do not yet quilt but who are interested in learning.
Although the shop’s main focus is to sell good quality fabric, it also offers classes. These classes are taught by Sedgwick himself and can be done in groups anywhere in the valley.
Serena Cummings, a local customer new to quilting, has been very pleased with the classes and with the prices in the shop.
“I was walking around and I noticed this new store,” Cummings said. “I came in, talked to Randy and he said that if I got a group of girls together who wanted to learn, he would come and teach us. I was sold.”
Sedgwick and Laursen are excited to see what will come from their new business, especially after Saturday.
“Right now we’re just looking forward to the next steps, watching it grow and just becoming part of the community.”
By Judd Workman
A new Logan business is celebrating its grand opening Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with special deals and a chance to win prizes.
Located at 1 N. Main Street in downtown Logan, Clover Patch Quilt Shop specializes in providing high-end quilting fabric. The shop is the second location of a family-owned business that began in Santa Clara, Utah.
Randy Sedgwick, who owns the store along with his daughter, Vicki Laursen, always wanted to start a business in Cache Valley. Now that it’s happened, the biggest hurdle has been “getting the word out.”
“Part of the grand opening is letting people know we’re here,” Sedgwick said. “Vicki and I have been visiting all of the quilt guilds in the valley, handing out flyers and introducing ourselves.”
Randy and Vicki hope that with the grand opening they will continue to build their clientele. Among prizes and giveaways, there will be demonstrations done in the store for those who do not yet quilt but who are interested in learning.
Although the shop’s main focus is to sell good quality fabric, it also offers classes. These classes are taught by Sedgwick himself and can be done in groups anywhere in the valley.
Serena Cummings, a local customer new to quilting, has been very pleased with the classes and with the prices in the shop.
“I was walking around and I noticed this new store,” Cummings said. “I came in, talked to Randy and he said that if I got a group of girls together who wanted to learn, he would come and teach us. I was sold.”
Sedgwick and Laursen are excited to see what will come from their new business, especially after Saturday.
“Right now we’re just looking forward to the next steps, watching it grow and just becoming part of the community.”
Friday, October 7, 2016
Article Five
Head: Historic Downtown Logan’s 2016 Ghost Tour to start in a different location
By Judd Workman
Downtown Logan began its Ghost Tours Friday at 7 p.m. which will run every Friday and Saturday night through the end of the month. For the first time, the tour will begin at St. John’s Episcopal Church located at 85 E. 100 North.
The Ghost Tour, which has been organized by the Logan Downtown Alliance for the past five years, includes a two hour long tour that walks groups of people through downtown Logan. The cast of the tour, comprising 14 actors, is provided by the Bridgerland Storytelling Guild, Cache Theatre Company and Music Theatre West.
Prescott Walker, a volunteer for St. John's Episcopal Church, said he was excited to help with the production.
“20 to 25 minutes of the tour is actually spent inside the sanctuary,” Prescott said. “About 60 people will come at seven, eight and nine o’clock and it all starts here at the church.”
Prescott also said in order for St. John’s to participate in the tour, approval had to go through a few different groups within the church including the priest.
Along with receiving the satisfaction of aiding the local theatre group in its program, St. John’s will receive a portion of the proceeds as a donation from the Logan Downtown Alliance.
Logan Downtown manager Gary Saxton said that tickets for the Ghost Tour have sold out every year and, as of Thursday, 43 percent of the tickets have already been sold this year.
At the end of the tour audience members will have the opportunity of viewing an original play based on Mary Shelley’s novel, “Frankenstein,” written and directed by Chris Metz of the Cache Theatre Group.
“We have spent a lot of time and effort on character development and overall creep factor in the show,” Metz said. “It really has been a great opportunity for us, as a community theatre, to be part of something produced by Logan City.”
By Judd Workman
Downtown Logan began its Ghost Tours Friday at 7 p.m. which will run every Friday and Saturday night through the end of the month. For the first time, the tour will begin at St. John’s Episcopal Church located at 85 E. 100 North.
The Ghost Tour, which has been organized by the Logan Downtown Alliance for the past five years, includes a two hour long tour that walks groups of people through downtown Logan. The cast of the tour, comprising 14 actors, is provided by the Bridgerland Storytelling Guild, Cache Theatre Company and Music Theatre West.
Prescott Walker, a volunteer for St. John's Episcopal Church, said he was excited to help with the production.
“20 to 25 minutes of the tour is actually spent inside the sanctuary,” Prescott said. “About 60 people will come at seven, eight and nine o’clock and it all starts here at the church.”
Prescott also said in order for St. John’s to participate in the tour, approval had to go through a few different groups within the church including the priest.
Along with receiving the satisfaction of aiding the local theatre group in its program, St. John’s will receive a portion of the proceeds as a donation from the Logan Downtown Alliance.
Logan Downtown manager Gary Saxton said that tickets for the Ghost Tour have sold out every year and, as of Thursday, 43 percent of the tickets have already been sold this year.
At the end of the tour audience members will have the opportunity of viewing an original play based on Mary Shelley’s novel, “Frankenstein,” written and directed by Chris Metz of the Cache Theatre Group.
“We have spent a lot of time and effort on character development and overall creep factor in the show,” Metz said. “It really has been a great opportunity for us, as a community theatre, to be part of something produced by Logan City.”
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Article Four
SM Head: Renovation and relocation gives this Logan business more room for clothes.
Head: Hope Avenue gains a wider selection of clothing after its move
By Judd Workman
On Aug. 3 the Cache Valley Mall moved its tenant Hope Avenue to a recently renovated location in the center of the mall. Due to this upgrade, the store now offers a wider variety of women’s clothing and jewelry.
The Salt Lake City-based company opened its boutique in the mall more than two years ago, but the previous location did not compliment the style and layout of the store. Now, in a newly remodeled corner spot, Hope Avenue is confident it can meet the needs of its customers.
“Business is better in this location,” said Sydney Corbin, an employee at Hope Avenue. “Being on the corner now, we are a lot more accessible and easier to spot. The old location was narrower and this one is much more open.”
Unlike the previous location, the store now has two entrances, several windows and much more room for displays. Corbin attributes the extra floor space to the store's ability to take on more inventory. Hope Avenue now offers a bigger selection of clothing.
“We have been getting a lot better stuff,” Corbin said. “And a lot more of it as well.”
Madi Brenchley, an employee at Alvey’s Candies and regular customer at Hope Avenue, enjoys the clothing store much more since the recent move.
“It’s bigger, there’s more clothes, and it just looks nicer in general,” Brenchley said. “It was really good for them I think.”
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Article Three
SM Head: Logan residents too timid to splurge at these businesses
Head: Adult novelty store seeing the effects of Utah culture first hand
By Judd Workman
Local business owner Erika Hansen specializes in “finding the best fit for couples in their love life," but has met opposition due to the Cache Valley culture.
Hansen, the owner of an adult novelty store called The Red Fox, has had the business for about four years, but only just opened the small boutique in February. Even though the shop is new, Hansen feels as though she is providing a service for a community that isn't accustomed to openly talking about adult products.
"A lot of times I have people come in and they're just really scared," Hansen said. "Sometimes they're even shaking. So I try to offer a very warm environment for them to come in and feel OK. And for the most part, that works."
Being located in a predominantly Christian community, The Red Fox, as well as the only other adult novelty store in town, Doctor John's, seem to bring out the tepidness in many local customers.
Sunny Anbesse, who worked at a Doctor John's store in Kentucky, explained that these types of stores are seen in a different light outside of Utah.
“In Kentucky people would come in and really know their stuff. They’d ask for specific things and just be really comfortable and open about it,” Anbesse said. "The vibe that people have here is entirely different."
Anbesse, who said she loves living in Logan, attributed the local residents' shy attitudes toward adult stores to the community's dominant beliefs.
"People here are a little more suppressed when it comes to things like this so they feel they have to be ashamed about it," Anbesse said. "I don't think it's fair, especially to women."
Hansen, who also enjoys being part of the Logan community, finds it challenging to present The Red Fox just right to the public. Some people aren't sure what her store is because she keeps mostly clothing toward the front. "That's to lure you in," Hansen said lightheartedly referring to her store arrangement.
"I think this store can provide a service this community really needs," Hansen said. "I've taken some of those people that come in shaking, talked with them, showed them some products then sent them out the door with a smile on their face and they don't feel bad. They feel good. And that's what I take home at the end of the day."
Head: Adult novelty store seeing the effects of Utah culture first hand
By Judd Workman
Local business owner Erika Hansen specializes in “finding the best fit for couples in their love life," but has met opposition due to the Cache Valley culture.
Hansen, the owner of an adult novelty store called The Red Fox, has had the business for about four years, but only just opened the small boutique in February. Even though the shop is new, Hansen feels as though she is providing a service for a community that isn't accustomed to openly talking about adult products.
"A lot of times I have people come in and they're just really scared," Hansen said. "Sometimes they're even shaking. So I try to offer a very warm environment for them to come in and feel OK. And for the most part, that works."
Being located in a predominantly Christian community, The Red Fox, as well as the only other adult novelty store in town, Doctor John's, seem to bring out the tepidness in many local customers.
Sunny Anbesse, who worked at a Doctor John's store in Kentucky, explained that these types of stores are seen in a different light outside of Utah.
“In Kentucky people would come in and really know their stuff. They’d ask for specific things and just be really comfortable and open about it,” Anbesse said. "The vibe that people have here is entirely different."
Anbesse, who said she loves living in Logan, attributed the local residents' shy attitudes toward adult stores to the community's dominant beliefs.
"People here are a little more suppressed when it comes to things like this so they feel they have to be ashamed about it," Anbesse said. "I don't think it's fair, especially to women."
Hansen, who also enjoys being part of the Logan community, finds it challenging to present The Red Fox just right to the public. Some people aren't sure what her store is because she keeps mostly clothing toward the front. "That's to lure you in," Hansen said lightheartedly referring to her store arrangement.
"I think this store can provide a service this community really needs," Hansen said. "I've taken some of those people that come in shaking, talked with them, showed them some products then sent them out the door with a smile on their face and they don't feel bad. They feel good. And that's what I take home at the end of the day."
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Article Two
SM Head: Local residents swigging down their addictions
Head: Islander drink becoming popular in Logan
By Judd Workman
Swig n' Sweets opened its Logan location in July, and the locals have different tastes than other Utah residents.
The soda and cookie shop has only been open for a couple of months, but the owners can already see a trend. Laura Allen, the manager for Swig in Logan and who also worked at the St. George shop, said there are some big differences.
The Islander, which is a drink containing Mt. Dew, pineapple, coconut and watermelon, is a best-seller.
"Here, The Islander is a lot more popular than any other store," Allen said. "And the fruit water is super popular in St. George, but not here."
Swig, which first opened in St. George of 2010, now has 15 different locations throughout Utah, and Allen said Swig is only going to keep growing.
Laura Thomas, a regular customer at Swig, said she wasn't a fan of Mt. Dew before the shop opened.
"I drank it every now and again, but it wasn't like my drink of choice," Thomas said. Now that Swig is open, she gets The Islander nearly every day. "The day they opened, we were there," Thomas said, indicating that she goes with co-workers. "They just have really good drinks and cookies."
Head: Islander drink becoming popular in Logan
By Judd Workman
Swig n' Sweets opened its Logan location in July, and the locals have different tastes than other Utah residents.
The soda and cookie shop has only been open for a couple of months, but the owners can already see a trend. Laura Allen, the manager for Swig in Logan and who also worked at the St. George shop, said there are some big differences.
The Islander, which is a drink containing Mt. Dew, pineapple, coconut and watermelon, is a best-seller.
"Here, The Islander is a lot more popular than any other store," Allen said. "And the fruit water is super popular in St. George, but not here."
Swig, which first opened in St. George of 2010, now has 15 different locations throughout Utah, and Allen said Swig is only going to keep growing.
Laura Thomas, a regular customer at Swig, said she wasn't a fan of Mt. Dew before the shop opened.
"I drank it every now and again, but it wasn't like my drink of choice," Thomas said. Now that Swig is open, she gets The Islander nearly every day. "The day they opened, we were there," Thomas said, indicating that she goes with co-workers. "They just have really good drinks and cookies."
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Article One
SM Head: A well known source of entertainment for Logan dropping off the map
Head: Hastings to continue price drops until store closure
By Judd Workman
Hastings Entertainment increased their price reduction of new books, CDs and movies to 40 percent on Friday. Likewise, the price of all used books, CDs and movies was increased to 60 percent off.
A well-known retailer of entertainment and media, Hastings announced the closing of its Logan location in mid July. Since July, this location has had ongoing sales and price reductions. These sales are determined by Gordon Bothers, a liquidation company that bought out Hastings shortly after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
According to Richard Pack, a customer service supervisor at the Logan location, the deadline that Gordon Brothers has set for store closure is Oct. 31.
"If things aren't going well it could close before then, or if we sell everything it could close before then," Pack said. "They're only obligated to give their employees a seven day notice."
In addition to the price changes that happened last Friday, today music accessories and gaming hardware went from 30 to 40 percent off. Price changes like this will likely continue each week until the store closes.
Pack also stated that despite the fact that Hastings is going out of business, they are making more of a profit than last year, which means the sales are doing exactly what they are intended to do. He remains hopeful that they will continue to stay open until the end of October.
Head: Hastings to continue price drops until store closure
By Judd Workman
Hastings Entertainment increased their price reduction of new books, CDs and movies to 40 percent on Friday. Likewise, the price of all used books, CDs and movies was increased to 60 percent off.
A well-known retailer of entertainment and media, Hastings announced the closing of its Logan location in mid July. Since July, this location has had ongoing sales and price reductions. These sales are determined by Gordon Bothers, a liquidation company that bought out Hastings shortly after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
According to Richard Pack, a customer service supervisor at the Logan location, the deadline that Gordon Brothers has set for store closure is Oct. 31.
"If things aren't going well it could close before then, or if we sell everything it could close before then," Pack said. "They're only obligated to give their employees a seven day notice."
In addition to the price changes that happened last Friday, today music accessories and gaming hardware went from 30 to 40 percent off. Price changes like this will likely continue each week until the store closes.
Pack also stated that despite the fact that Hastings is going out of business, they are making more of a profit than last year, which means the sales are doing exactly what they are intended to do. He remains hopeful that they will continue to stay open until the end of October.
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