Articles from the April 3, 2014 edition
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Fanning the flames of career exploration
Eastern Washington University foreign exchange students received an opportunity last week to answer a question that may or may not have been buzzing about in their minds. Do I want... — Updated 4/6/2014
West Plains plan relies on 'old standards'
The city of Spokane Planning Commission held a public hearing, March 26 to receive citizens’ comments for the West Plains Sub-area Transportation Plan. Members of the commission held an open house in Airway Heights back in... — Updated 4/4/2014
Cheney's first marijuana business is a family-affair
Maybe no other newly created industry has faced as many hurdles than the fledgling recreational marijuana industry. Just ask Bill and Chris Youngs. The brothers are owners of... — Updated 4/4/2014
Medical Lake/Espanola SCOPE office now operates out of City Hall
Medical Lake/Espanola SCOPE station volunteers have a new base of operations. SCOPE is now operating out of the Medical Lake police substation at 124 S. Lefevre St. At the suggestion of Spokane County, SCOPE moved out of their... — Updated 4/4/2014
CHS boys' tennis stays unbeaten with win over North Central
The Cheney high school boy's tennis team kept their undefeated streak alive as they defeated North Central, 7-0, March 26, improving their record to 4-0. Mason Van Stone (No. 1 sing... — Updated 4/4/2014
Cheney baseball uses 13-run inning for win over Deer Park
The Cheney Blackhawks baseball team once again had to battle back from behind to win. This time it was in Deer Park, March 25, against the Stags, who they beat, 15-8. Deer Park jumped ahead to a five-run lead in the first inning.... — Updated 4/4/2014
Cheney stays perfect in GNL soccer play chools
Next week's spring break isn't coming soon enough for the Cheney boys' soccer team. The team's first couple weeks of the season have been challenging, helped not only by a busy... — Updated 4/4/2014
Letters to the Editor April 3, 2014
In a historic bipartisan 68-32 vote, last June the U.S. Senate passed an immigration reform bill that included a path to citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants, an innovative temporary worker program, and increased visa... — Updated 4/4/2014
Life lessons I have learned from heroes in cowls and tights
This spring seems will be a big one for superhero movies. Next month, we have the theatrical releases of "The Amazing Spider-man 2," and "X-Men: Days of Future Past," which will be... — Updated 4/4/2014
Parents should monitor children's time on mobile devices
The digital age has put a difficult debate on the table for parents. Smartphones and tablets have become the next big frontier for child entertainment, learning and engagement. Today’s younger generation is being raised to be... — Updated 4/4/2014
Albertsen channels Chekov for senior project
Medical Lake High School student Kyla Albertsen got a chance to show audiences her passion for theater as she presented "The Boor," as her senior project. "The Boor" is a one-act co... — Updated 4/4/2014
Cheney School Board approves sale of Fisher Building - again
For the second time in less than a year, the Cheney School District board of directors has agreed to sell the Fisher Building. The board unanimously approved a recommendation by school district staff to sign an agreement selling... — Updated 4/4/2014
Medical Lake school brings common core to curriculum
The Medical Lake School District will continue to implement elements of the new Common Core standards into their curriculum. Medical Lake High School principal John McSmith and... — Updated 4/4/2014
What's Happening on the West Plains April 3-9, 2014
City of Cheney • April 3, Preschool Play and Learn Storytime (ages 3 – 5), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • April 4, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0 – 18 months), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.... — Updated 4/4/2014
Looking Back with the Cheney Historical Museum April 3, 2014
One hundred twenty-five years ago on April 6, 1889 the Kodak camera was first introduced. Learn more about our area’s history at www.cheneymuseum.org.... — Updated 4/4/2014
Looking Back for April 3, 2014
10 Years Ago April 8, 2004 Having survived the previous year’s difficult budget and hurdles over budget issues, the future projections appeared bright for Eastern Washington University. Bill Ponder, the university’s... — Updated 4/4/2014
William "Bill" Griffin
William "Bill" Griffin, (age 76) of Cheney, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, March 27. He was born June 4, 1937 in Seattle, to Frank and Opal (Patterson) Griffin. He... — Updated 4/4/2014
Julia L. Eyre
Julia L. Eyre (age 90) passed away March 28, 2014 in Cheney. She was born Nov. 9, 1923 in Alberta, Canada to George and Carol (Duncombe) Myre. Julia attended school in Alberta and... — Updated 4/4/2014
Jean Elizabeth Breitenfeldt
Jean Elizabeth Breitenfeldt (Nelson) (Age 79) passed away March 3. Preceding her in death were her parents, Edrie and Clarence Nelson, her sister Claris Bontjes and her brother Robert Nelson. Surviving Jean are her three children,... — Updated 4/4/2014
Churches for April 3, 2014
Emmanuel Lutheran Church The fifth Sunday in Lent will be celebrated at Emmanuel Lutheran Church this Sunday, April 6. All are welcome to worship at 10:30 a.m. Christian education for grade school through adult begins at 9:30 a.m.... — Updated 4/4/2014
Federal Way native plans life around international mission
Have you ever paused in your busy life to think about the person who happened to sit beside you during a meeting? Or how about the one who gave you a smile in the crowded elevator?... — Updated 4/4/2014
Rep. Susan Fagan to host telephone town hall April 14
Ninth District state Rep. Susan Fagan, R-Pullman, invites district constituents to join her for an hour-long telephone town hall Monday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m. To participate, residents dial toll-free 1-800-278-7161. Phone lines... — Updated 4/4/2014
Medical Lake Planning Commission March meeting canceled
The March 27 meeting of the Medical Lake Planning Commission was canceled due to the commission not having any business to discuss. The commission recently submitted a proposal for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the land-use... — Updated 4/4/2014
ML Lions Club gears up for midnight run
The members of the Medical Lake Lions Club were putting together some of the finishing touches for their 36th annual “Only Fools Run at Midnight” event. The 3.5-mile race will take place, April 5, at midnight, at Medical Lake... — Updated 4/4/2014
Medical Lake Flower Shop creates special carnations for customers
As spring begins to bloom, Leslie Smith, owner of Medical Lake Flower Shop inside of Wispies Hair Salon at 112 North Jefferson St., is ready to create several carnations for the... — Updated 4/4/2014