Articles from the January 24, 2013 edition
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Tom Jarms loves supporting the ‘small town atmosphere.'
In 1972 Ron Jarms, who worked for Osco Drug Stores in Iowa, was confronted with a choice of moving to Chicago or coming west. Ron gathered his family and came to Cheney where the Ed... — Updated 1/24/2013
Saturday’s Spirit Game lets us see how it used to be ‘back in the day’
Back in “the day,” that magical time when it seems so many things were so much better, cleaner and real, filling the basketball gym on a Friday night was as automatic as... — Updated 1/24/2013
Hodgins helps fuel EWU women to three straight wins
A fire has been built under the Eastern Washington women’s basketball team, fueled by the play of redshirt freshman Haley Hodgins. With the Pasco product scoring a career high 22... — Updated 1/24/2013
Gun control debate misses the point for school safety
As professors of sociology and criminology, we would like to say we are pleased that conversations about how to make schools safer are occurring across the nation. Prompted by the tragic shooting of 26 people, including 20... — Updated 1/24/2013
Public access could become much tougher, if bills pass in Legislature
Two bills making their way through Washington Legislature aim to take away the public’s right to transparent government and review of public decision making. If your city, or the state ever made a decision you questioned, or if... — Updated 1/24/2013
Re-defining the meaning of greatest country in the world, through happiness
I’ve recently developed an interest in lists. Actually it’s always been there, starting likely with David Letterman’s show in the 1980s and his top 10. When I lived in Seattle there was “The Lame List,” on a comedy show... — Updated 1/24/2013
Finding ways to make people pay for their crimes
Why 23-year-old Joseph Knop broke into the Lake Assembly Church in Medical Lake Jan. 13 and did an estimated $50,000 in damage still remains a mystery. Doors destroyed, shattered glass vases and windows. Electronics and musical ins... — Updated 1/24/2013
CHS announces sophomores in first trimester 2012-13 honor roll
The following Cheney High School sophomores received placement on the 2012-13 first trimester honor roll. In order to qualify for placement, students must earn a grade point average of 3.50 or above. Ashleigh A. Allington, Caleb... — Updated 1/24/2013
CMS November students of the month
Cheney Middle School students of the month for November are Anya Guadamuz, Jacob Hubbard, Anthony Quiroz, Kari Kane, Sergey Kushnerchuk, Drake Johnson, Collin Peirone, Robert... — Updated 1/24/2013
CHS announces students of the month
Cheney High School recently named its students of the month for December 2012. They are listed follows for department, name and grade: Agriculture, Nicolas Best, freshman; Art,... — Updated 1/24/2013
CHS announces junior honor roll for 2012-13
The following Cheney High School juniors received placement on the 2012-13 first trimester honor roll. In order to qualify for placement, students must earn a grade point average of 3.50 or above. Amy D. Anderson, Fletcher D.... — Updated 1/24/2013
Sonora Hetrick serves as legislative page for Sen. Mark Schoesler
Sonora Hetrick, a 10th grade student from Cheney High School, spent last week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Hetrick was one of 16... — Updated 1/24/2013
Cheney music students head to prestigious conference
Seven Cheney High School music students have been selected to participate in the 2013 Washington Music Educators Association All-State and All-Northwest performing groups, Feb.... — Updated 1/24/2013
For frustrated families, strategies for homework help
SEATTLE - Homework does not have to be a battle between kids and parents. At a workshop in Seattle today, after-school care providers are learning strategies to help kids of all ages with their homework assignments. The trainer,... — Updated 1/24/2013
Washington joins backlash against ‘Citizens United’ decision
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington lawmakers are being asked to take a stand on campaign finance reform. On Jan. 17, a coalition called WAMEND presented the Legislature with 10,000... — Updated 1/24/2013
Consumers should check their receipts closely for “checkout fees”
Spokane Teachers Credit Union is reminding consumers that starting Jan. 27 they may start seeing signs in some of the places they shop, notifying them that a surcharge of up to 4 percent is being added to purchases made with any... — Updated 1/24/2013
Bills ignite debate on health insurance abortion requirement
WNPA Olympia News Bureau Two bills introduced early in this legislative session would require any health-insurance plan in Washington state that covers maternal care to also cover abortions. HB 1044 and SB 5009, collectively known... — Updated 1/24/2013
More details emerge in Airway Heights shooting
More details were released last week regarding a shooting just north of Airway Heights on the 4000 block of North Garfield Road the morning of Sunday, Jan. 13. Mark Cavazos, 53, called police around 4:23 a.m. Jan. 13 reporting a... — Updated 1/24/2013
Moving, but not yet
Jarms Hardware owner Tom Jarms said he had a couple calls last weekend when word came out that the family-owned business on Second Street was moving to a new location next to the Trading Company at 6 Cheney-Spangle Road.... — Updated 1/24/2013
Cool colors
Bands of yellow, magenta and salmon pink streak the western sky last Friday evening. The warm colors belie the cold temperatures, which should finally reach the 30s this week after... — Updated 1/24/2013
Founder’s Day desperately needs volunteers
Founder’s Day in Medical Lake is an annual tradition reaching back decades in time, celebrating the founding of the city and its rich history. The third Saturday in June, is arguably the biggest day each year for Medical Lake,... — Updated 1/24/2013
Bringing history to life
Lt. Col. James O’Connell, from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base, talks about the base’s history in the Spokane area at the Airway Heights Library,... — Updated 1/24/2013
AH council ends STEP agreement
At its Tuesday, Jan. 22 meeting, the Airway Heights City Council unanimously voted to fully terminate the interlocal agreement between the city and Spokane County regarding services and impacts of tribal gaming on Indian lands.... — Updated 1/24/2013
Back at the transportation table
The Cheney City Council unanimously approved a new interlocal agreement with the Spokane Regional Transportation Commission that included one major, long-sought after provision – a voice in regional transportation. “It does... — Updated 1/24/2013