Articles from the January 15, 2015 edition
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Cheney City Council nixes power deal
Power issues were on display at the Cheney City Council's Jan. 13 meeting, the first of 2015. The main issue swirled around what to do with one megawatt (MW) of Tier Two power the... — Updated 1/15/2015
Hougar to represent Medical Lake at Spokane Lilac Festival coronation
Medical Lake High School senior Katelynn Hougar is within reach of becoming one of the 2015 Spokane Lilac Festival Royal Court. She just has to overcome one last hurdle Jan. 25,... — Updated 1/15/2015
Vote Yes for Cheney School Districts' bond and levy
Cheney residents, it is that time again to vote “yes” for our school district’s maintenance and operations levy and bond proposals. I had the honor of serving in the Cheney Public Schools from 2008 to 2014 as an... — Updated 1/15/2015
Students benefit from levy dollars
I’m a student in the sixth grade at Medical Lake Middle School. I think you should all say yes for the Medical Lake School District levy. This levy supports many activities one of them is cross country which I did in the fall.... — Updated 1/15/2015
It's time for Medical Lake voters to renew our commitment to our Medical Lake schools.
On Feb. 10, our schools face an important election that will determine the course of public education in our community for years to come. By voting yes for the levy proposal on the ballot, you will guarantee our schools stay... — Updated 1/15/2015
Tips for finding the right school for your child
If you’d like to send your child to a different school next year, now’s the time to start the process of researching your options. As Washington prepares to commemorate National School Choice Week later this month at 115... — Updated 1/15/2015
Satire serves to keep society in check
On Wednesday, Jan. 7, two Islamic gunmen walked into the headquarters of Charlie Hebdo, a French satirical weekly newspaper and killed 12 people and wounded 11 evidently because the newspaper published satirical cartoons of the pro... — Updated 1/15/2015
Headrick finishes first in Hallett Geography bee
Reid Headrick took first place in the annual Hallett Elementary Geography Bee. Headrick and other students were quizzed on various geographical topics. He will take a written exam... — Updated 1/15/2015
EWU gallery presents 'Two by Two: small-scale ceramic sculpture biennial'
Eastern Washington University Gallery of Art is pleased to present the "Two by Two: small-scale ceramic sculpture biennial" exhibit Jan. 28 – March 13. A reception will be held at... — Updated 1/15/2015
Cyber Patriots provide views of technology's 'real' world
Hanging out at a meeting of Cheney High School's Cyber Patriots club is like going to sleep and waking up in a non-English speaking country during the middle of a large community... — Updated 1/15/2015
Florence (Billie) Sullivan
Florence (Billie) Sullivan, age 96, of Medical Lake, passed away Jan. 3, 2015, in Spokane, Wash. Sullivan was born March 2, 1918 in Arlington, S.D. She married Durwood Sullivan on Jan. 16, 1942 in Pendleton, Ore. They moved to... — Updated 1/15/2015 Full story
Looking Back
10 Years Ago Jan. 20, 2005 The Medical Lake Police Department was scheduled to begin participation in a high-tech information sharing program known as Coplink which allows members to share law enforcement data from across many... — Updated 1/15/2015
Churches
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites you to join us Sunday mornings for Sunday school and worship. You may also watch our pastors’ sermons at our website www.emmanuelcheney.org or on YouTube at Emmanuel... — Updated 1/15/2015
Rogers reflects on time at AH Fire Department
Nathan Rogers entered his second year with the Airway Heights Fire Department in a new role. Rogers was one of two firefighters promoted to lieutenant on Dec. 30, 2014. Born in... — Updated 1/15/2015
Life's activities can be like a jigsaw puzzle
Varney and his wife Gorgus were arguing at the kitchen table. Varney said, “I told you last week I couldn’t drive your mother to Spokane then turn around and take your sister to school. It’s like a jigsaw puzzle.” Gorgus:... — Updated 1/15/2015
What's Happening on the West Plains
City of Cheney • Jan. 16, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0 – 18 months), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Jan. 19, Dance Class, Wren Pierson Community Center, 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. • Jan. 20, Senior Light... — Updated 1/15/2015 Full story
Walking the walk of life
He is not the first person to walk across America. But he might be the first person to do so with a goat. And he might be the first person to walk across America, with a goat, for... — Updated 1/15/2015
'Souper Bowl of Caring' to benefit Feed Cheney
Feed Cheney is planning its first annual fundraiser. It’s called “Souper Bowl of Caring.” Four and a half years ago Feed Cheney started providing a hot meal on the last Monday of each month, and groceries to tide people... — Updated 1/15/2015
Medical Lake Fire Department shows steady call volume in 2014
The Medical Lake Fire Department had a steady year of calls in 2014. At the Jan. 5 City Council meeting, Assistant Fire Chief Corey Stevens announced that the department had 46 call... — Updated 1/15/2015
Sing out strong
A group of second- and third-grade students from Cheney School District's Windsor Elementary School performed a song from their recent Winter Concert for members of the West Plains... — Updated 1/15/2015
Mystery of hit-and-run involving Medical Lake man remains unsolved
An incident officers labeled as a hit-and-run accident involving a Medical Lake man is still under investigation. According to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, Rick Johnson was walking along Geiger Boulevard, near Interstate... — Updated 1/15/2015
Spokane County CEO Marshall Farnell to retire in 2015
SPOKANE COUNTY — After more than 40 years as a senior executive at Spokane County, Chief Executive Officer Marshall Farnell plans to retire later this year. Recruitment is underway and the position is being advertised in... — Updated 1/15/2015
Holiday delays trash pick up
Garbage pick up in the city of Cheney will be one day late next week due to the Martin Luther King Day holiday, Monday, Jan. 19.... — Updated 1/15/2015
Mop up
Firefighters clean up the scene of a one-car accident that took place last Wednesday west of Cheney on State Route 904 and Cameron Road. According to Washington State Patrol... — Updated 1/15/2015
Zoning measures approved
Cheney’s Planning Commission approved a pair of measures at its regular monthly meeting Jan. 12 recommending changes to the city’s municipal code Chapter 21 on zoning. The first was Ordinance W-55 that proposed housekeeping... — Updated 1/15/2015