Articles from the December 13, 2012 edition
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Win over ISU sends EWU to semis’
Eastern Washington finally had enough offense to win a football game the easy way. But what fun would that be? So in true Eastern fashion the Eagles decided they needed to win the g... — Updated 12/13/2012
Last Sam Houston visit left sour taste in many Eastern fans’ mouths
Dec. 5, 2004 is a date that has lived in infamy with many who follow Eastern Washington University football. While of course it’s not remotely close to real-life infamous... — Updated 12/13/2012
Lady Hawks just miss upset of 1A power Freeman
If there is such a thing as a good loss, Friday’s 2-point defeat at the hands of 1A state runner-up Freeman may be a benefit to a young Cheney girls’ basketball team. The Lady... — Updated 12/13/2012
‘Way Out West in a Dress’ to be StageWest’s first 2013 production
StageWest Community Theatre of the West Plains’ production of the radio version of the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” recently completed what theatre officials are calling a successful run. The all-volunteer troupe... — Updated 12/13/2012
Santa makes his annual trip with Cheney firefighters
It’s time for that jolly old elf to once again make his way through the streets of Cheney. The Cheney Fire Department, Firefighters Local 1919 and the Cheney Volunteer... — Updated 12/13/2012
Alta Tindall
Alta Tindall passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Dec. 6. Alta was born in Butte, Mont. Dec. 28, 1914 to parents Daniel and Marie Sullivan. Alta was the youngest of nine... — Updated 12/13/2012 Full story
Enthusiasm for singing ‘Jingle Bells’ spans many decades
Jingle Bells has been noted as “One of the greatest hits of Christmas.” James S. Pierpont wrote the song in 1840 as a Thanksgiving song for his father. The elder Piermont was a... — Updated 12/13/2012
Night owls seek late-night food in Cheney
After living in Cheney for nearly five years, I have come to really love the city. However, I have noted one “issue” that affects me as a student at EWU and as a member of the Cheney community – late night dining locations.... — Updated 12/13/2012
Construction makes problems on Interstate 90
As time goes on, we continue to face tragic worries of bad conditions on I-90, which is currently under construction. Due to an extensive amount of construction work, people are forced to use detours, causing serious traffic and... — Updated 12/13/2012
Parking problems persist in Eastern’s lots
It’s become very hard to find parking with a growing population of over 12,500 people at Eastern Washington University. Students and staff who regularly drive their own vehicles to school are beginning to have no other option tha... — Updated 12/13/2012
Providing gifts for children in Cheney for Christmas is easy
Christmas Gifts for Cheney Kids is in full swing, with donation boxes in many businesses and churches around town. There always seems to be a shortage of gifts for teenagers, so if you’re wondering what to donate, keep that in m... — Updated 12/13/2012
Unsafe traffic signals can cause problems
There are several concerns here in Cheney regarding the safety of individuals traveling in vehicles, some of which include slippery roadways, congested highways leading to and from Spokane and most importantly a stoplight that is... — Updated 12/13/2012
What environmental impacts should a new coal terminal project address?
My column in last week’s Cheney Free Press (“Coal exports: Are they opportunity or curse?) addressed a number reasons for and against constructing the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal at Cherry Point, Wash. This week I... — Updated 12/13/2012
New software and technology lead to new opportunities
Over the past several years online networking and marketing, largely through social media, has exploded. Just consider how Facebook has changed the landscape of online interaction in the past four years, when it surged in... — Updated 12/13/2012
Remodeled Care and Share opens to the public
After a long stretch of nips and tucks, the Medical Lake Care and Share thrift store is back open for business. The store first went under the knife Monday, Oct. 15 and reopened to... — Updated 12/13/2012
Wreaths ceremony honors veterans, educates students
Honoring veterans during the holidays returns for a third year at the Veterans Cemetery. The state cemetery is once again the site of the Spokane area Wreaths Across America program... — Updated 12/13/2012
Cheney School District named to College Board advance placement honor roll
The Cheney School District is one of 19 in the state, three in Spokane County, and 539 districts across 44 of the nation’s 50 states and Canada to be named to the College Board’s third annual AP District Honor Roll for... — Updated 12/13/2012
A father and son moment at Roos
Mark Gehring (left) and son Zack got to share some celebration time following Eastern Washington University’s 51-35 football victory over Illinois State in a quarterfinal FCS... — Updated 12/13/2012
Coal trains fire passionate debate at scoping hearing
The Spokane County Fair and Expo Center was ground zero for a coal collision last week. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosted the public hearing Dec. 4 to receive testimony on... — Updated 12/13/2012
Challenges are varied for Eastern’s student-athletes
Eastern Washington University athletics director Bill Chaves addresses the student-athletes under his watch every September at a special luncheon at Pence Union Building. Part of... — Updated 12/13/2012
JLUS moves to AH council
Airway Heights’ version of the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) is on its way to the City Council, following a unanimous recommendation by the Planning Commission. At its Monday, Dec. 10 meeting, City Planner Derrick Braaten said the... — Updated 12/13/2012
Budgetary post mortem
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor Solving Cheney’s budget dilemma required a variety of approaches and maneuvers, most of which seem to have had one common denominator – a little bit of... — Updated 12/13/2012
Season of wonder
The highlight of Medical Lake’s tree lighting ceremony was a visit by Santa, who handed out some candy to kids gathered at Coney Island Park Thursday, Dec. 6.... — Updated 12/13/2012
Season of wonder
Three-and-a-half -year-old Reece Bridges wants Cheney Police Officer Kelly Hembach to give him a better look at the illustrations in the book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas... — Updated 12/13/2012
Cheney’s piece of geological history
If all goes well, the city of Cheney might soon own property near Williams Lake – and part of geological history. City Council members unanimously approved a resolution authorizing staff to enter into negotiations to purchase pro... — Updated 12/13/2012