Articles from the August 8, 2013 edition
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Baldwin's five years of grid success a team effort
When Eastern Washington University head football coach took to the field for his sixth fall camp he had compiled quite a résumé in his first five years on the job. There’s a... — Updated 8/8/2013
Eagles picked 3rd in FCS preseason poll
FROM NEWS SERVICE REPORTS The Eastern Washington University football team, which began practices for the 2013 season Aug. 7, are ranked third in the preseason NCAA Football... — Updated 8/8/2013
Powwow celebrates Native American heritage
Drumming and dancing were just on the surface of the annual powwow at the Airway Heights Corrections Center. Around 230 people were involved in the event, including offenders and... — Updated 8/8/2013
A fair to remember
Lakeland Village opened its doors for its annual summer celebration, which included performances from some talented local musicians. Among them was Red Clay Jazz, comprised of... — Updated 8/8/2013
Coal train impact study to reach beyond state of Washington
BELLINGHAM – A little farther down the tracks – that’s where the agencies reviewing plans for coal export terminals in Washington say they will look to determine their environmental impact. They will study how increased coal... — Updated 8/8/2013
Tips to make back to school shopping easier
During back to school shopping season, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. From commercials to coupons to mailers, there’s an overload of information about where the deals are for... — Updated 8/8/2013
Aladdin is Saturday
StageWest Community Theater will present their Children's Workshop production of Aladdin, Saturday, Aug. 10 in two performances, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. at Hallett Elementary School in... — Updated 8/8/2013 Full story
New technology for solar panels could change energy landscape
I recently pulled some weeds in my yard. Sometimes I’m glad to have a little simple work where I can see progress, even if the effects of my labor are only temporary. I can only do a little bit at a time, having to take it slow... — Updated 8/8/2013
Muriel May (Stanton) Resen
Muriel May (Stanton) Resen, 76, of Cheney, Wash., passed away July 27, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. A Memorial service will be held on Sept. 7, at Cheney Church of... — Updated 8/8/2013 Full story
Looking Back
10 Years Ago August 14, 2003 The Medical Lake City Council made two crucial steps toward seeing a skateboard park become reality, including authorizing the purchase of some... — Updated 8/8/2013
Churches
Emmanuel Lutheran Church The congregation of Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites you to worship with us Sunday, Aug. 11 at 10:30 a.m. as we celebrate the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost and the marriage of James Carbis and Janine Hamil... — Updated 8/8/2013
Garden produce welcome at Cheney Food Bank
The Cheney Food Bank and the Cheney Clothing Exchange are located in two adjacent units of the Wren Pierson Building at the corner of Third Street and C Street. Retired Col. John Ma... — Updated 8/8/2013
Misconceptions on abortion
The answer to one question in the most recent Wall Street Journal-NBC News national poll startled an awful lot of my friends and colleagues in the press corps who are pro-choice. Because it is written and conducted by two respected... — Updated 8/8/2013
Reining in the federal government from out-of-control spending
When our country was founded, Thomas Jefferson declared that governments should only derive their power from the “consent of the governed.” Four score and seven years later, at Gettysburg, President Abraham Lincoln reminded... — Updated 8/8/2013
Fire risk prompts state agencies to call for extreme caution
OLYMPIA – With fire danger continuing to increase across Washington, officials from four state agencies urged residents to recognize that even seemingly low-risk activities, such as parking on a grassy field or using motorized... — Updated 8/8/2013
Downtown brick crosswalks go away
Those pesky paver bricks in downtown Cheney are gone. As time went on after their installation in 2002, the bricks made pretty crosswalks, but were bad for the cars that crossed... — Updated 8/8/2013
Are schools teaching us to think, or what to think?
As the new school year approaches, an old discussion topic was at hand during a recent meeting of the Medical Lake school board. That was whether some critiques of the teachings of Darwinism ought not to be part of the curriculum.... — Updated 8/8/2013
Department of Social and Health Services to bring mobile office to Cheney
Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services will have a mobile office in Cheney Aug. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wren Pierson Community Center, located 616 Third... — Updated 8/8/2013
August golf specials at Spokane County courses
SPOKANE COUNTY – It’s the height of summer and Spokane County officials are offering opportunities to get the kids away from the Xbox and into the sunshine, go play a round of golf at one of Spokane County’s excellent... — Updated 8/8/2013
End of the line: Cheney Rotary Club comes to order for final time
The day seemed appropriate for the final meeting in the 50-year run of Cheney’s Rotary Club last Friday, Aug. 2. It was a steady downpour, as if there were tears coming from the... — Updated 8/8/2013
Back to a natural state
If the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has its way, Badger Lake south of Cheney will return to being a first-class lowland trout fishery. WDFW officials heard testimony... — Updated 8/8/2013
Airway Heights finally approves code updates
New zoning code updates received a third and final reading after nearly two years of discussion at the Monday, Aug. 5 meeting of the Airway Heights City Council. Two ordinances, one to enhance availability of multifamily housing... — Updated 8/8/2013
Native pride and heritage on display
Handmade regalian, taking several months to make, was on display at a powwow of area Native American tribes held last Aug. 1 at Airway Heights Correctin Center. See the story on... — Updated 8/8/2013
STA receives funding for transit center design
Plans from Spokane Transit Authority are moving along with the proposed West Plains transit center, and representatives shared project updates at a recent Cheney City Council... — Updated 8/8/2013