Articles from the March 21, 2013 edition
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It's time for March Money Madness
So, how are your brackets doing? Don’t give me that look. You know what I’m talking about. Everyone knows, except any recently landed Vulcans, what is meant by the phrase “How’s your bracket doing?” It means it’s that... — Updated 3/21/2013
Lady Hawks open with three wins
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor If Cheney softball head coach Gary Blake was the man with lots of questions about his team last week, this week he’s the man with the ear-to-ear smile.... — Updated 3/21/2013
Eastern's strong finish fades in overtime loss to UNC
First they delivered just the right recipe for a rally. But then maybe the Eastern Washington University women’s basketball team might have put just a bit too much of some of that... — Updated 3/21/2013
Looking Back
10 Years Ago March 27, 2003 New traffic striping on SR 904 and First Street in Cheney is being named as a factor in a reduction of traffic accidents along the route according to police reports. By a 5-2 vote, the Cheney City... — Updated 3/21/2013
Barton John Freitag, Sr.
Barton John Freitag, Sr. Beloved Husband, Dad, Pops, Papa, Grandpa, and Opa went to be with his Lord on March 7, 2013 with his family beside him at the Cheney Care Center. Barton... — Updated 3/21/2013 Full story
Students experience famine to raise money
Twenty students at Christian Heritage School at Edwall recently completed another 30-hour famine from midnight Thursday until 8:30 a.m. Saturday; a project they have participated... — Updated 3/21/2013
Cheney's LaValley earns Spokane rodeo queen title
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter Macy LaValley is an Eastern Washington University student by day, but in 2013, she is also Miss Spokane Interstate Rodeo. With the title, she will be... — Updated 3/21/2013
Opt out of creepy fed ed data-mining racket
In a previous column, I reported on the federal government’s massive new student-tracking database, which was created as part of the nationalized Common Core standards scheme. The bad news: GOP “leadership” continues to... — Updated 3/21/2013
Street intersections in Cheney could use some work
During the months of September-June, Cheney experiences an especially dramatic influx in population due to the presence of the Eastern Washington University campus. Within this time period, on any given weekday the streets... — Updated 3/21/2013
Too much TV is bad for children, active parenting helps
Children’s minds are constantly growing. They want to be stimulated, and they want it so badly that they seek out media deemed “inappropriate” for their age group. Dumbing down cartoons for fear that children won’t... — Updated 3/21/2013
Crossing Washington Street to get to EWU isn't safe for pedestrians
I am currently on my third year here at EWU and I love pretty much everything about the school, but the large amount of foot traffic crossing the main roads when classes are starting, and ending become very hectic. Although I am... — Updated 3/21/2013
State should honor pension agreement before making changes
Funding education isn’t the only headache Legislators are taking extra-strength Tylenol for these days. Funding of the state employee’s retirement pension system is also eliciting consumption of a few tablets. Senate Bill 5851... — Updated 3/21/2013
Hallett Elementary announces student awards for February
Hallett Elementary recently named its award-winning students for the month of February. The following students earned the HAWK Award: Bailey Cederblom, BettyJean Davis, Cheyannae Hughes, Brooklyn Adams, Madelynn Patterson, Olivia... — Updated 3/21/2013
New diploma option for struggling students
A collaborative agreement between Cheney Public Schools and Community Colleges of Spokane will now provide an avenue for students ages 16-21 struggling in high school or dropping out to earn a diploma while also making inroads... — Updated 3/21/2013
Medical Lake Middle School February students of the month
Students receiving student of the month honors for February are (from left to right): Jaxyn Farmen, Hunter Zepp, Kelly Hodgen, Sam Poiani, Dylan Vercoe, and Elizabeth... — Updated 3/21/2013
Learning reusable skills through recycling
Steven Bouck, one of Joni Kent’s Pathways students helping pilot a round, wheeled recycling bin down a hallway at Cheney Middle School looked back with a smile and offered a... — Updated 3/21/2013
Grand Grain
Against the Grain owners Debbie Anderson (left) an Aly Avey (right) share a laugh with Cheney Mayor Tom Trulove as Councilman John Taves looks on during the grand opening and... — Updated 3/21/2013
Cheney commission reviews high density zoning changes
Cheney Community Development Director Brian Jennings told members of the Planning Commission at its March 11 meeting that high-density development in the city usually follows a certain pattern – one large, long uniform building... — Updated 3/21/2013
Irish for a day
Fairchild Air Force Base commander Col. Brian Newberry chats with participants prior to last Saturday’s 35th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Spokane. Newberry was the grand... — Updated 3/21/2013
Airway Heights Council hears traffic plans
The future of regional transportation was brought forward to the Airway Heights City Council at its Monday, March 18 meeting. Kevin Wallace from the Spokane Regional Transportation Council detailed plans for the proposed Horizon... — Updated 3/21/2013
Pilot program reduces violent infractions in prison
Offenders enrolled in the Thinking for a Change program at the Airway Heights Corrections Center have demonstrated just how big of an impact modified thinking can have in a prison u... — Updated 3/21/2013
Cheney classic car collector looks back at devastating December fire
If John Solomon had it to do all over again he’d likely do a couple of things differently. The Cheney classic car collector would have paid more attention to his cat Tiger’s... — Updated 3/21/2013
Medical Lake burn provides valuable training
Firefighters on the West Plains received some in-depth training Saturday, March 16 next to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Medical Lake, participating in a house burn on the 200 blo... — Updated 3/21/2013
ML council OKs SRTC agreement
The Medical Lake City Council approved a revised interlocal agreement with the Spokane Regional Transportation Council at its Tuesday, March 19 meeting. City Administrator Doug Ross said the agreement didn’t really have much... — Updated 3/21/2013
Police nab five in robbery attempt
Cheney police officers arrested five individuals in conjunction with an armed robbery that took place early Saturday morning. About 2:20 a.m. the department received a call from the 700 block of Chestnut Street that two males, one... — Updated 3/21/2013