Articles from the October 13, 2016 edition
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Budgeting, general fund-style
In a Sept. 19 workshop, Cheney City Council members asked department heads to present current budget needs, and how those needs fit into a larger future picture for the city. Part 1 last week dealt with departments with dedicated r... — Updated 10/13/2016
Medical Lake council OKs sale of gun range
At its Oct. 4 meeting, the Medical Lake City Council approved the sale of its gun range, in the amount of $10,000, to the Washington State Department of Corrections - acting... — Updated 10/13/2016
Medical Lake's Gray to compete in FFA Nationals
Medical Lake High School senior Mollee Gray will represent her school at the National Future Farmers of America Convention and Expo, which takes place Oct. 19-22 in Indianapolis.... — Updated 10/13/2016
Jo Carol Whiteley
Jo Carol Whiteley, 80, went to be with our Savior on Sept. 29, 2016 in Spokane, Wash. after a long battle with a progressive illness. She was born on June 29, 1936, in Alderson,... — Updated 10/13/2016 Full story
Stephen Barrett Stout
Stephen Barrett Stout, also known as "Blueberry" or "Kindler" passed away July 27, 2016, at his home in Ashland, Ore. after a brief illness. He was born Oct. 9, 1943 in Iowa City,... — Updated 10/13/2016 Full story
What's Happening On The West Plains
om. Cheney • Oct. 14, Light Fitness Hour (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Oct. 14, Tlaloc: A Photographic Exhibit, EWU Downtown Gallery 404 Second Ave., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Oct. 14, Baby... — Updated 10/13/2016 Full story
Looking Back
10 Years Ago Oct. 12, 2006 Cheney-area residents Gerry and Danette Gadberry took first place at the Pacific Giant Vegetable Growers Giant Pumpkin World Weigh Offs in Canby, Ore. with a 1,112.5-pound pumpkin. Medical Lake City... — Updated 10/13/2016
ML Scouts earn Eagle rank
Five members of Medical Lake Scout Troop 307 stated the Scout oath in front of family, friends, teachers and fellow troop members in Medical Lake City Hall's auditorium. The boys ha... — Updated 10/13/2016
Political class self-interest is obvious in presidential choices
Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ empty promises and lies, and her allegiance to Donald Trump’s racist, hate-filled misogynistic message belie her self-proclaimed image of a caring individual. Her voting history is a... — Updated 10/13/2016
Initiative 1464 would direct state tax dollars to support political candidates you might oppose
This November voters will consider Initiative 1464. Spanning 23 pages and 37 sections, I-1464 is a very complex proposal covering many aspects of campaign finance including a proposed repeal of the current ban on giving tax dollars... — Updated 10/13/2016
Be careful about asking for opinion page fact checking
A word or two, if I may, regarding the two pages you see about you. At the top of this page, note the heading: Opinion. According to Webster, the simple definition of the word “opinion” is: a belief, judgment or way of... — Updated 10/13/2016
Let's move the ball on 'town and gown' disconnect
All in all, Homecoming 2016 at Eastern Washington University looks like quite a success. If measured by last Saturday when over 10,300 people packed Roos Field to watch the Eastern Eagles score a 49-31 Big Sky Conference victory... — Updated 10/13/2016
MLMS Fun Run
Medical Lake Middle School students ran around the school grounds last Friday, Oct. 7 for the school’s annual Fun Run. Students raised $14,530 as of press time.... — Updated 10/13/2016
West Plains teachers receive grants from STCU
Six West Plains teachers were among those receiving $250 classroom grants as part of Spokane Teachers Credit Union’s efforts to welcome educators back to school. The not-for-profit credit union, which was founded by teachers, is... — Updated 10/13/2016
ML's Haynes family to open new Tomato Street
Medical Lake native Dean Haynes could have taken any number of routes in his professional life after graduating from Eastern Washington University over 30 years ago. Haynes first... — Updated 10/13/2016
EWU Libraries adopts spooky theme for this year's Oktoberfest fundraiser
Eastern Washington University’s JFK Library is not known to be haunted, but there will be ghosts, ghouls and other creatures lurking around the shelves on Oct. 22. EWU Libraries has adopted a “Haunted Halls” theme for this... — Updated 10/13/2016
CHS students of the month
Cheney High School announced the names of its students of the month for September. Students are listed as follows by student name, department and grade level. Jaiden Drummer,... — Updated 10/13/2016
Enrollment growth presents challenges to Cheney schools
Cheney Public Schools enrollment continues to grow, with actual full-time equivalent counts so far exceeding what the district budgeted for back in June. The increase carries with it challenges, mainly where to put students in... — Updated 10/13/2016
Balloons and footballs
The staff at Chet's Flowers got into the EWU Homecoming spirit last Friday by decorating the front lawn of the store with red balloons and handmade cardboard footballs with the... — Updated 10/13/2016
Airway Heights City Council begins bond-selling process
At its Oct. 10 study session, the Airway Heights City Council held the first reading of ordinance C-884, which authorizes the sale, issuance and delivery of the $13 million unlimited tax general obligation bonds. The bonds, which v... — Updated 10/13/2016
Langford named Medical Lake's finance director
The city of Medical Lake has welcomed its newest finance director: Karen Langford. Langford took over for former director Jennifer Hough, who left the city in the summer. Although... — Updated 10/13/2016
Two land use changes in Cheney on tap for 2017
The Oct. 10 Cheney Planning Commission meeting might be characterized with one word: updates. Cheney's senior planner, Brett Lucas, told commissioners during a discussion item there... — Updated 10/13/2016
Theft problem solved?
Cheney Police Department officials think four arrests in three separate incidents in the past month and a half may have contributed to a recent drop in vehicle thefts, prowls and thefts from vehicles. Through August, police had... — Updated 10/13/2016
AH sees increasing services in 2017
For the 2017 budget, Airway Heights staff is hoping to continue increaseing services in the next couple of years. To enhance public safety, City Manager Albert Tripp noted that one of the city’s priorities for 2017 is to hire fou... — Updated 10/13/2016
Ready to roll
Eastern Washington University mascot, Swoop, prepares to ride onto Roos Field prior to last Saturday's Homecoming football game with Northern Colorado. Swoop was dressed in... — Updated 10/13/2016