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By NEIL PIERSON Staff Reporter In 2006, the Medical Lake girls tennis team was probably the most veteran group in the Great Northern League. In 2007, it's probably the youngest. That's the situation head coach Dawn Eliassen is faced with after eight seniors graduated, including state singles participants Colleen Constantine and Kasumi Harada, and regular season doubles champions Rachel Lessard and Carrie Raby. While Eliassen sees potential in her new crop of players, it'll take time for them to find their rhythm and... Full story
By NEIL PIERSON Staff Reporter The Medical Lake boys soccer team dropped its first two Great Northern League contests of the year, falling twice on the road last week. Last Thursday at Lakeside, the Cardinals didn't start with much passion and struggled throughout the first half with ball possession. The Eagles, a talented and veteran squad, converted the game's first goal in the 33rd minute and went on for a 3-0 victory. “It seems like last year and the first game this year, we come out really slow and they take advantage o... Full story
By BRANDON HANSEN Correspondent Stuckey named to Collegeinsider.com's All-America Team: After another sensational basketball season, Eastern Washington sophomore Rodney Stuckey was honored alongside the likes of Kevin Durant, Tyler Hansbrough, Joakim Noah and Greg Oden on the 2007 Collegeinsider.com All-America Team. Stuckey averaged 24.6 points per game during the season and also was named to the All-District IX squad by the United States Basketball Writers Association and earned All-District XIII honors from the National...
Cheney, Medical Lake, and EWU Dates and times of activities are subject to change. For updated information call the Cheney High School activity line at 559-4120 or the Medical Lake High School activity line at 565-3232. BASEBALL Saturday, March 24—Cheney hosts Pullman, noon. Medical Lake at Riverside, noon. Tuesday, March 27—Cheney at Omak, 3 p.m. Medical Lake at Connell, 3:30 p.m. GOLF Thursday, March 22—Cheney and Medical Lake at Hillyard Invite, Esmeralda GC, 8 a.m. Monday, March 26—EWU at University of Oregon Duck In...
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor Until the weather improves enough for some batting cage action, the keys to early-season success for the Cheney softball team are pretty simple—pitching and defense. But then again, mastery of those elements spells success even after the Lady Hawks' hitting comes around. Fourth-year head coach Gary Blake said it's only been in the last couple weeks that his team has been able to get onto the field, set up the batting cages, and take some swings. With much of hitting being about repetition, it's kept th...
By NEIL PIERSON Staff Reporter Editor's Note: This is the sixth report of a nine-part series that will run throughout the 2006-2007 school year exploring individual school improvement plans in the Cheney School District. The reports will run following the monthly board of directors meeting at each school. This week's report is on Betz Elementary. Differentiated instruction—teaching to an individual child's strengths and weaknesses—is a model that Betz Elementary principal Kent Martin and his staff are leaning on. Cheney Schoo... Full story
Thank you for the breakfast A big “thank you” to the person/people who helped my mom and me celebrate our birthdays last Friday (March 16) at Willow Springs restaurant. When my husband asked about the bill, our server (Mary) replied that it had been taken care of by someone named Jim. Thank you, Mr. Anonymous Jim. Your kindness is an inspiration, plus it saved my dad from paying for our birthday breakfast. Shirley D. Milliren Cheney _________________________________________________________ Miller settlement not a good deal fo...
Once upon a time, Weird Al Yankovic wrote a song called “The Good Old Days.” Weird Al, naturally, sang about weird things in that song, specifically about pulling the wings off of flies and shaving the head of his high school romance. But in a roundabout way, the song is a reminder of childhood, of the things we used to do as kids that we'll never be able to do as adults. I got to thinking about the lost things of childhood on Monday by reading—of all things—a news piece about the U.S. Post Office agreeing to raise first-c...
It's always interesting how people react when the power suddenly vanishes. On March 6, in the Cheney Free Press office, there was a collective groan about 4 p.m. when our computer screens went black. Some of us had recently saved the work on our computers, which held all the precious information needed to get the newspaper out on time for the week. Some of us had not. You can probably decide for yourself which camp simply sighed or let loose with a few choice expletives. Still, it was more than just a little inconvenient....
It's fair ambassador time again! The Fair and Expo Center Office must receive applications for the 2007 Spokane County Interstate Fair Ambassador program no later than March 16. Young men and women between the ages of high school junior and 20 years of age (as of April 14, 2007) may apply. Youth from the greater Spokane area will compete for the honor of serving as one of the four 2007 Spokane County Interstate Fair ambassadors. Ambassadors receive a $500 scholarship after completion of duties to the education institution of... Full story
Secret Witness is offering a cash reward for information that results in the capture of a fugitive who is currently wanted for escape by the Department of Corrections. Richard Jack Smith's lengthy criminal career, according to Sgt. Dave Reagan, Spokane County sheriff's spokesman, includes convictions for possession of controlled substances, unlawful possession of firearms, theft, refusing to cooperate, making false statements, malicious mischief, possessing drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended, probation violations...
CHENEY March 16 A report of a vicious dog was received on the 100 block of West Fifth Street. A child was bit, and the incident is being handled by animal control. A second-degree theft was reported on the 3000 block of Silverthorn. A purse was taken from a vehicle. Police arrested Filmon K. Gebrekristos, 25, for fourth-degree assault on the 300 block of First Street. A report of a vehicle being damaged was received on the 1100 block of Second Street. Arrested was Jess D. Stewart, 24, for second-degree malicious mischief.... Full story
Spokane County Library District (SCLD) has a new way to enjoy all those books you're hoping to read but don't always have time. Those who hold library cards to an area library – including branches in Cheney, Medical Lake and Airway Heights – can log onto www.scld.org and, under Reader's Corner, install free software that will allow users to “check out” and download audiobooks to their computers. The information can then be transferred to a portable MP3 player or even burned to a CD. Categories within the SCLD's digital catalo...
By CARA LORELLO Staff Reporter Shoppers should be prepared to spend a few hours perusing each nook and cranny for the perfect present at Celtic Hearts, a new beading and gift shop opening this week in Airway Heights. Why so long? Well, many of the store's merchandise and accessories are one-of-a-kind, hand-made treasures not found anywhere else, as store owners Deana Garnes, Debora Hinshaw and Patricia Stevens either craft or special order the pieces themselves. From bracelets, rings, earrings and necklace sets to beading... Full story
If your club or organization's meeting time has changed, or you currently are not listed in this column, please let us know. Call 235-6184 CHENEY Al-Anon Meets every Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 639 Elm. For more information, call 235-5385. Alcoholics Anonymous Meets Mondays and Fridays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, corner of Fourth and G streets in Cheney. All meetings are open. For more information, call 235-9015 or 235-5742. The Allen & Trudy Mattausch Veterans of...
Reprinted from North American Precis Syndicate Your W-2 form is more important than you realize. Both income tax and Social Security benefits are based on the information contained on Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. Reviewing the form carefully when you get it from your employer can save you time and money. The American Payroll Association, a leader in payroll education, offers these tips on how to put your W-2 form to work for you at tax time: • Expect a W-2 form from every company that paid you in 2006. Contact each payro... Full story
By LUELLA DOW Contributor Just wondering...if every snowflake has its own style and every fingerprint is unique, why do the thought police demand that we humans should all have the same opinion? I have personal views about food: no lobster, no crabs, and no shrimp. Who, in their right mind, wants to eat something that looks like a giant insect? I have personal prejudices as well: Sometimes when watching women on TV, I see those with the fashionable pencil-straight hair. (Who thought that one up?) Invariably a lock begins to...
Announcement and Invitations to local churchs Cheney Church of Nazarene 338 Betz Road. Sunday morning worship service 10:55 a.m. Sunday Evening Praise and Worship 4 p.m. Consuming Fire Youth Ministries presents: “Point of Origin,” youth worship service every Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. for grades six through 12. Call 235-6261 for more information. “In the Beginning, a Walk through Genesis” is a Biblical look at the human journey. Every Wednesday evening from 7-8 p.m. in the fellowship hall, we explore this fascina...
By LaVERLE McCANDLESS Contributor “Today is the day when bold kites fly, When cumulus clouds roar across the sky, When robins return, when children cheer, When light rain beckons spring to appear.” -Robert McCracken The only edible vegtable receiving a 2007 All America Selections award is “Holy Mole” (pronounced Holy Moly) hybrid pepper. This 8-inch skinny brown pepper has an unusual tangy flavor and is a bit on the hot side. Among the peppers which were considered for the AAS award was an orange bell, “Satsuma” for its swe...
