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Eastern Washington University foreign exchange students received an opportunity last week to answer a question that may or may not have been buzzing about in their minds. Do I want to have a career in firefighting? Eighty-two students from Eastern's Asia University America Program (AUAP) were given a firsthand look at firefighting during tours of Spokane County Fire District 3's training facility Wednesday morning. EWU adjunct faculty member Mary Parker said the tour was part...
The city of Spokane Planning Commission held a public hearing, March 26 to receive citizens’ comments for the West Plains Sub-area Transportation Plan. Members of the commission held an open house in Airway Heights back in February where they showed several maps and proposals for different highway, road and beautification projects. The commission released the latest draft of the plan earlier in March. Paul Kropp was the only citizen who gave comments at the hearing. Kropp said that while he was in favor of the plan, he s...
Maybe no other newly created industry has faced as many hurdles than the fledgling recreational marijuana industry. Just ask Bill and Chris Youngs. The brothers are owners of Cheney Hydroponics, the city's first foray into the yet to actually be launched industry created by voter approval of Initiative 502 in November 2012 legalizing marijuana for recreational use. So far, the Youngs have been accepted to apply for one of the state's first marijuana producer/processor...
Medical Lake/Espanola SCOPE station volunteers have a new base of operations. SCOPE is now operating out of the Medical Lake police substation at 124 S. Lefevre St. At the suggestion of Spokane County, SCOPE moved out of their previous location at the old Ball and Dodd funeral home, located at 111 W. Brooks, which is owned by the city. SCOPE director Rick Scott said moving into a smaller space was challenging at first, though volunteers have been able to establish an office area. He also said the station provides security...
The Cheney high school boy's tennis team kept their undefeated streak alive as they defeated North Central, 7-0, March 26, improving their record to 4-0. Mason Van Stone (No. 1 singles) defeated NC's John Schultz, 6-2, 6-4. Van Stone brings his record to 4-0 for the year. Head coach Jesse Erickson said Van Stone was down in points during the second set, but made a comeback after finding a weakness with Schultz's backhand. Ryan Axtell (No. 3 singles) and Jordan Kauwe (No. 4 sin...
The Cheney Blackhawks baseball team once again had to battle back from behind to win. This time it was in Deer Park, March 25, against the Stags, who they beat, 15-8. Deer Park jumped ahead to a five-run lead in the first inning. Cheney’s defense did not make a single out until after the Stags had scored their fifth run. “Everything that could have gone wrong in the first inning, did,” head coach Mike Cagle said. “We just kept in there and made routine plays.” Cheney’s defense stepped up in the second and Deer Park was un...
Next week's spring break isn't coming soon enough for the Cheney boys' soccer team. The team's first couple weeks of the season have been challenging, helped not only by a busy schedule - including four non-league games with Greater Spokane League 4A schools - but also injuries leaving them short-handed at times. Despite the challenges the Blackhawks continued their strong start by going 2-0-1 in three games last week. Cheney wrapped up its non-league slate by battling GSL's...
In a historic bipartisan 68-32 vote, last June the U.S. Senate passed an immigration reform bill that included a path to citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants, an innovative temporary worker program, and increased visa numbers for skilled foreign workers, as well as a nationwide employment eligibility verification system and stricter border control. This was a result of bipartisan cooperation among lawmakers, business groups, labor unions, agricultural interests and immigration advocates. Although many predict that...
This spring seems will be a big one for superhero movies. Next month, we have the theatrical releases of "The Amazing Spider-man 2," and "X-Men: Days of Future Past," which will be the fifth film to feature Marvel Comics' band of merry mutants. Tomorrow will be the premiere of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," which chronicles the life and adventures of Steve Rogers two years after the events of "The Avengers." As someone whose interests include comic book and...
The digital age has put a difficult debate on the table for parents. Smartphones and tablets have become the next big frontier for child entertainment, learning and engagement. Today’s younger generation is being raised to be connected at all times — from their GPS navigation to text communication with friends. According to a 2013 survey conducted by GfK for Common Sense Media, three out of four kids have access to mobile devices at home. Since 2011, children’s use of mobile devices has gone from 38 to 72 percent. It’s...
Medical Lake High School student Kyla Albertsen got a chance to show audiences her passion for theater as she presented "The Boor," as her senior project. "The Boor" is a one-act comedy play from Russian author Anton Chekov. The story revolves around the recently widowed Helena Ivanovna Popov, who is still mourning the loss of her husband, and Grigori Steponovich Smirnov, who claims that Popov's spouse owes him money. What begins as hostility between the two, turns into romanc...
For the second time in less than a year, the Cheney School District board of directors has agreed to sell the Fisher Building. The board unanimously approved a recommendation by school district staff to sign an agreement selling the almost 85-year-old former high school, junior high school and administration building to Premier Student Living, LLC. The contract contains virtually the same language and conditions as a contract with the first potential buyer, Save the Fisher, LLC, as well as sale price, $950,000, which is 90...
The Medical Lake School District will continue to implement elements of the new Common Core standards into their curriculum. Medical Lake High School principal John McSmith and vice principal Chris Spring gave a PowerPoint presentation at the March 25 school board meeting on what the district - specifically the high school - has done so far to implement Common Core State Standards into the curriculum and what they plan to do in the future. McSmith said the district has...
City of Cheney • April 3, Preschool Play and Learn Storytime (ages 3 – 5), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • April 4, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0 – 18 months), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • April 8, City Council meeting, city council chambers, 6 p.m. • April 9, Toddler Play and Learn Storytime (ages 1 1/2 – 3), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • April 9, Park Board Meeting, Wren Pierson Community Center, 6:30 p.m. • April 9, StageWest Community Theater meeting, community library, 6:30-8:...
One hundred twenty-five years ago on April 6, 1889 the Kodak camera was first introduced. Learn more about our area’s history at www.cheneymuseum.org....
1 Years Ago April 8, 2004 Having survived the previous year’s difficult budget and hurdles over budget issues, the future projections appeared bright for Eastern Washington University. Bill Ponder, the university’s vice-president of student affairs, predicted enrollment would increase by more than 200 students from 8,980 to 9,200. Cheney residents were given a chance to comment on the proposal by developer Rob Brewster to build a new 130-unit residence hall downtown. An estimated 1,200 young wrestlers descended on Che...
William "Bill" Griffin, (age 76) of Cheney, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, March 27. He was born June 4, 1937 in Seattle, to Frank and Opal (Patterson) Griffin. He grew up in Ballard and was a graduate of Ballard High School. Bill was briefly in the Boy Scouts of America, college and the Navy. Bill soon realized he was "BTW...Born To Work." Some early career highlights include, but are not limited to club promoter, car washing, taxicab procurement and ice cream...
Julia L. Eyre (age 90) passed away March 28, 2014 in Cheney. She was born Nov. 9, 1923 in Alberta, Canada to George and Carol (Duncombe) Myre. Julia attended school in Alberta and at age 13 went to work with her aunt at the Post Office to help support herself. She married Sam Eyre in 1941 and lived wherever he could find work as a mechanic. In 1946 they moved to the West Plains area where she lived until her passing. She was a founding member of the Evangelical Free Church in...
Jean Elizabeth Breitenfeldt (Nelson) (Age 79) passed away March 3. Preceding her in death were her parents, Edrie and Clarence Nelson, her sister Claris Bontjes and her brother Robert Nelson. Surviving Jean are her three children, Todd Breitenfeldt of Whitehall, Mont.; Cathy Smith of Medical Lake and Lisa Breitenfeldt of Spokane, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jean was born in 1934 in Minneapolis. She graduated from Keewaydin Elementary School, Nokomis Junior High School and Roosevelt High School, where...
Emmanuel Lutheran Church The fifth Sunday in Lent will be celebrated at Emmanuel Lutheran Church this Sunday, April 6. All are welcome to worship at 10:30 a.m. Christian education for grade school through adult begins at 9:30 a.m. Lenten mid-week soup supper and worship continues on Wednesday, April 9. Soup supper is served at 5:30 p.m. followed by Holden Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. We look forward to worshiping with you during Holy Week. Please mark your calendar for the following events. April 13, Passion/P...
Have you ever paused in your busy life to think about the person who happened to sit beside you during a meeting? Or how about the one who gave you a smile in the crowded elevator? I met an interesting young lady in church and by the time we said goodbye, I had information for my next "Cabbages and Kings" column, and a new friend. Amy Rademacher, who lives in, Federal Way, is attending college at Moody Bible Institute in Spokane. Her goal is to become an overseas missionary....
Ninth District state Rep. Susan Fagan, R-Pullman, invites district constituents to join her for an hour-long telephone town hall Monday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m. To participate, residents dial toll-free 1-800-278-7161. Phone lines open shortly before the call begins. While on the call, residents will receive a brief report on the 2014 legislative session that ended March 13, then have the opportunity to ask questions of Fagan or listen in to the call. Participants can press the star (*) key on their telephones to get in the...
The March 27 meeting of the Medical Lake Planning Commission was canceled due to the commission not having any business to discuss. The commission recently submitted a proposal for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the land-use change of a nine-acre plot, from SR 902 to Jim Darby Drive, from multi-family residential (R3) to single family residential (R1). The proposal was approved at the March 18 City Council meeting. City Administrator Doug Ross did say that the commission is anticipating a new subdivision application in...
The members of the Medical Lake Lions Club were putting together some of the finishing touches for their 36th annual “Only Fools Run at Midnight” event. The 3.5-mile race will take place, April 5, at midnight, at Medical Lake High School. Proceeds from the event go to the club’s Sight Conservation Program. Secretary Keith Korn said he has found several volunteers to work the corners. Gary Holmesmith also said they would order more T-shirt forms for runners who register late. Treasurer Sandy Flood brought up the club...
As spring begins to bloom, Leslie Smith, owner of Medical Lake Flower Shop inside of Wispies Hair Salon at 112 North Jefferson St., is ready to create several carnations for the season. Prior to opening her store in 2011, Smith went to business school where she studied floral design. She was also a manager for Safeway's Floral Department in Spokane and worked at Rita Lynch's floral shop. Smith said Agnes Hargrove, who owns the salon, encouraged her to start the business....
