Articles from the January 16, 2014 edition
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Marijuana facility hearing draws crowd
Tuesday's hearing on a conditional use permit application by Cheney Hydroponics for a marijuana producing and processing facility in the city's Industrial and Commerce Park brought... — Updated 1/16/2014
Eastern sweeps Montana, Montana State
There was a lot to like following Eastern Washington's come-from-behind Big Sky Conference men's basketball 77-72 victory over Montana State last Saturday afternoon at Reese Court.... — Updated 1/16/2014
Cheney gets swim meet wins versus Prosser, Grandview
The Cheney High School boys' swimming team returned to action as they took on Prosser and Grandview at a meet, Jan. 8, at the EWU pool. Cheney took first and second place in... — Updated 1/16/2014
What's Happening on the West Plains
City of Cheney • Jan. 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all offices closed. • Jan. 21, Budgeting 101, community library, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. City of Airway Heights • Jan. 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all offices closed. City... — Updated 1/16/2014
Ocular surface disease symptoms can resemble those of allergies
Cornelius: “My eyes been waterin’ a lot since I tried petting our new kitty. Maybe I got allergies.” Glandy: “Whooee, my eyes are waterin too. What color were that there cat?” Cornelius: “Oh, black with a little white... — Updated 1/16/2014
Looking Back
10 Years Ago Jan. 22, 2004 The Cheney City Council affirmed Mayor Amy Jo Sooy's decision to require the Myer's family to remove a sign for their DJ's nightclub located at Fish... — Updated 1/16/2014
New lessons for an aging geologist
When I was a young geology student, I learned the basics of petroleum production as they were then understood. Deep layers of sedimentary rocks, including shale, were the “source rocks” for hydrocarbons. The source rocks were... — Updated 1/16/2014
Bertha (Beth) Elaine Boyd Robinson
Bertha (Beth) Elaine Boyd Robinson Jan. 19, 1933 – Jan. 11, 2014 Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away Jan. 11, 2014. She had been a resident of Cheney for over 35... — Updated 1/16/2014
Churches
United Methodist Church Please join us for worship at the United Methodist Church this Sunday. Worship is at 10 a.m. preceded by Sunday school classes at 9 a.m. The Rev. Terry Hall will lead us in worship and in Holy Communion. An... — Updated 1/16/2014
Facts about life and language in the 1800s
I’ve been looking through an old book. The book isn’t old but most of the words in it are. It’s titled “Everyday Life In The 1800s.” There must be some things my ancestors said in there somewhere. Not going back too far... — Updated 1/16/2014
What did Christie know, when did he know it?
There are legitimate reasons why we voters have been a lot more willing to trust the tough job of president to governors -- 11 separate times, with Franklin Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and George W. Bush... — Updated 1/16/2014
The news cycle is a crazy and most unpredictable thing
The news cycle and what garners the attention of editors, producers, talking-head anchors and reporters is a crazy and most unpredictable thing. Sometimes it’s actually driven by... — Updated 1/16/2014
Thank you Medical Lake and surrounding areas
My deepest appreciation and thanks to the citizens of Medical Lake and nearby areas who have helped get my mini-van equipped with the wheelchair lift I needed installed and new tires. Just a few practice runs this week of loading... — Updated 1/16/2014
Guarantees needed to lift oil export ban
If there could be guarantees that lifting the almost 40-year-old ban on exporting U.S. crude oil would drastically reduce gasoline prices we’d say doing so should be a no brainer. Lift the ban. Unfortunately there are many... — Updated 1/16/2014
Medical Lake students take in college jazz scene
Students of Medical Lake middle school and high school jazz bands saw a possible glimpse into their musical futures as they came to Eastern Washington University to display their... — Updated 1/16/2014
Cheney will play where the numbers are
When it comes to enrollment figures shifting area schools between sports classifications, and causing re-alignment of some leagues, Cheney High School’s situation is pretty straightforward. In fact, the way Blackhawks’ athletic... — Updated 1/16/2014
Airway Heights residents can get in shape from head to toe
For citizens of Airway Heights, who are looking to transform themselves in 2014, the Parks and Recreation Department offers the “New Year, New You,” adult fitness class. The class will be eight weeks and will help teach... — Updated 1/16/2014
West Plains Briefs
Libraries closed to honor King All Spokane County Library District facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Regular hours resume Tuesday, Jan. 21. SCLD online services remain available... — Updated 1/16/2014
Fewer arrests made in holiday DUI patrols
Local law enforcement agencies made fewer driving under the influence arrests over the recently finished holiday season than they did in 2012. According to numbers released by the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission, 228... — Updated 1/16/2014
'Rosie the Riveters' wanted
The American Rosie the Riveter Association is trying to locate women who worked on the home front during World War II. Thousands of women worked to support the war effort as riveters, welders, electricians, plant inspectors,... — Updated 1/16/2014
West Plains residents' hospitalized after collision
Four West Plains’ residents were involved in a three-car collision that sent two to local hospitals Friday morning. According to a Washington State Patrol press memo, a 2006 Dodge pickup driven by Medical Lake resident Sandra R.... — Updated 1/16/2014
Former EWU professor sees U.S. as Third World country in new book
Merriam-Webster defines the Third World as the aggregate of the underdeveloped nations of the world. With clean running water, daily access to technology and coffee stands in... — Updated 1/16/2014
Medical Lake City Council passes marijuana zoning moratorium
At it’s Jan. 7 meeting the Medical Lake City Council held a public hearing on the acceptance and processing of land use applications for the production, processing and retailing of marijuana. The council passed a moratorium... — Updated 1/16/2014
Airway Heights discusses local fire departments study
The Airway Heights City Council discussed several items at the Jan. 13 study session that will come forward during future legislative sessions. City Manager Albert Tripp brought up the first item, which is an interlocal agreement... — Updated 1/16/2014
Foggy start
Fog hugs the ground in bottom land just west of the Cheney Rodeo Grounds Tuesday morning, helping make for some slippery road conditions for local commuters on the way to work and... — Updated 1/16/2014