Articles from the February 28, 2013 edition
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Looking Back
1 Years Ago March 6, 2003 The search for a new superintendent of schools for Cheney was pared down to three, including Terrell Dinicht from Twin Falls, Idaho; Michael Dunn,... — Updated 2/28/2013
JoAnn L. Keele
JoAnn L. (Neglay/Johnson) Keele, age 73 died Feb. 18, 2013 at her home in Cheney, Wash. She was born to the late Dale and Margaret Neglay on June 11, 1939. JoAnn married the late... — Updated 2/28/2013
Joyce N. Smith
Joyce N. Smith passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep Feb. 17, 2013 at the age of 77. She was born in Cashmere, Wash. to Edward and Esther Hoff on June 12, 1935. She... — Updated 2/28/2013
Steve and Colleen Messeter are busy people who get things done
There is an old saying, “If you want something done ask a busy person.” Those words ring true many times. Say hello to Steven and Colleen Messetter. Both of them grew up in Mon... — Updated 2/28/2013
National American Legion Auxiliary president visits Cheney chapter
Cheney is in for a rare treat as American Legion Auxiliary national president Peggy Thomas pays a visit in early March during a swing through Washington. Thomas will be the guest... — Updated 2/28/2013
Cheney’s Nancy Gasper plays duel roles in ‘Speech & Debate’
It can be a challenge playing what Nancy Gasper termed the “designated adult” in a play centered on teenagers and their struggles for identity. In Gasper’s case, the Cheney resid... — Updated 2/28/2013
Obama started the sequester
Didn’t know what to make of it. President Obama’s denunciation of sequestration, and the plagues, pestilence, death, destruction and horrible heartburn that he assures us are sure to follow if sequestration goes into effect, had... — Updated 2/28/2013
Late night food spots are needed in Cheney
As a Cheney resident I look out my window and see many hungry college kids wandering the streets at night. I think that this has great potential for the members of our society to be brought together through their hunger. All of... — Updated 2/28/2013
Graduation alternatives could help save a life
I am writing this due to the short memory of some of our high school senior parents. It is amazing to me that some parents view their lack of convenience as more important than the safety of the entire class on graduation night.... — Updated 2/28/2013
A cultural tipping point in the United States
We, the U.S.A., have reached a cultural and economic tipping point, the recent school shooting in Newtown, Conn., the recent killing of Christ Stevens, ambassador in Libya, the refusal of our former Secretary of State to take full... — Updated 2/28/2013
It’s no longer about the light bulb; it’s about the future
Things are about to change. It might not be apparent just yet, but the world is living in an exciting time for technology. In truth, we’re living among the Teslas and Edisons of today’s generation and the level of tec... — Updated 2/28/2013
Federal workers shouldn’t be the go-to source for sequester cuts
Over the last 29 years of my life, I have worked for the federal government- both in military and civilian status. For the most part I have enjoyed working my career, but I like many of my hard working and dedicated colleagues we... — Updated 2/28/2013
The Sequester: Another end-of-the-world tall tale
OK, we survived the Mayan apocalypse Dec. 21 and not long after were steered away at the last minute from the fiscal cliff Now we’re led to believe if we listen to President Obama that come March 1 there’s yet another end-of-the-wo... — Updated 2/28/2013
No Surrender Tattoo parlor opens in Airway Heights
Tattooing is just an art form for Matt Quale at his new shop in Airway Heights, No Surrender Tattoo. Quale and his wife Terese opened the shop about three weeks ago at 12924 W. Sunset Highway, hiring four tattoo artists. Combined,... — Updated 2/28/2013
D’Tails Pet Salon opens to take care of furry friends
“Dogs leave paw prints on your heart.” The phrase stenciled on a blue wall, next to a pair of paw prints, at D’Tails Pet Salon may be about owner Shelley Clark’s personal prefere... — Updated 2/28/2013
Blackhawks January Students of the Month
Standing left to right: sophomore Andrew Tenney, world languages; sophomore Madison Neperud, science; senior Kendall Case, family & consumer science; junior Konstantin Mikhalchuk,... — Updated 2/28/2013
Hallett Elementary students win January awards
Students at Medical Lake’s Hallett Elementary School earning the HAWK Award for January are: Levi Dunham, Connor Preeo, Cailee Hawkins, Rianna Layton, Josh Henry, Makenna Wieck, Kobe Turnbough, Bryan Hawkins, Atlas M... — Updated 2/28/2013
Love of classroom helps Ray Picicci earn state award
Most people think of the role of assistant principle as disciplinarian in chief. While there is some of that, Cheney High School assistant principal Ray Picicci believes the role... — Updated 2/28/2013
Eastern Washington is again host to FIRST Robotics teams
As part of their ongoing effort to promote programs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Eastern Washington University with the assistance of Greater Spokane Incorporated will once again bring the FIRST Robotics... — Updated 2/28/2013
Estes steps down as Medical Lake Fire Chief
The Medical Lake Fire Department is in a state of transition right now, with the departure of Fire Chief Jeff Estes. Assistant Chief Jason Mayfield is serving as interim chief until a final decision is made on the top job. City... — Updated 2/28/2013
Medical Lake responds to last week’s council critique
The Medical Lake City Council faced criticism last week during its legislative session, much of which according to Mayor John Higgins, wasn’t warranted. “It was a bit out of line,” he said. City resident Bob Kibling told the City... — Updated 2/28/2013
Code Red gives Eastern’s Reese Court a new vibe
Reese Court got a physical remake in 2012 with new seats and a video display. Those improvements at the home of Eastern Washington University’s basketball and volleyball programs h... — Updated 2/28/2013
Stepping up to the challenge
It’s a challenge. Ask any of the over 1,500 firefighters signed up for Seattle’s 22nd annual Scott Firefighter Stair Climb Sunday March 10 why they’re willing to don their protectiv... — Updated 2/28/2013
ML turns down new proposal
Discussions regarding Spokane County’s Joint Land Use Study continue in Medical Lake, which remains the only jurisdiction that hasn’t approved the document. Medical Lake sent Spokane County a memorandum of understanding with cer... — Updated 2/28/2013
Cheney council agenda mostly FYI
Cheney’s final City Council meeting in February was long – relatively – on information items and short on action. Council members were briefed by Spokane County GIS manager Ian Van Essen and Greater Spokane Incorporated vice presi... — Updated 2/28/2013