Articles from the April 24, 2014 edition
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Save Our Station organization formed
A group of Cheney residents are getting together to send an SOS to the community. SOS as in “Save Our Station,” a private sector, grassroots effort to save Cheney’s former Northern Pacific train station from an approaching wr... — Updated 4/24/2014
ML girls suffer first NEA tennis loss
Medical Lake’s girl’s tennis team earned a split in Northeast A League play last week, beating Lakeside 3-2 last Tuesday but losing its showdown match with Chewelah 4-1 Friday.... — Updated 4/24/2014
'Strange play' preserves doubleheader split for Lady Hawks
The Cheney Lady Hawks softball team went 2-1 last week, downing Pullman 14-5 and earning a split at West Valley, thanks to what head coach Gary Blake termed a “really strange play” in game two. Leading 11-6 in the top of the... — Updated 4/24/2014
Cheney boys', girls' tennis fall in matches at Post Falls
The Cheney boys’ and girls’ tennis teams traveled to Post Falls where they fell to the Trojans in a non-league dual, 10-2. Mason Van Stone (No. 1 boys’ singles) found himself in a tough spot as he was swept by Lincoln Hill, 6... — Updated 4/24/2014
Sports Week
(Note: All schedules subject to change. Consult school websites to confirm.) BASEBALL Friday, April 25, Cheney hosts Deer Park (2), 2 p.m. Medical Lake hosts Freeman (2) 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, Cheney at East Valley, 4 p.m.... — Updated 4/24/2014
Cardinals fall to Freeman at Fairways
Zach Elder shot a season best 96 while Michael O’Brien recorded a 100 and Brendan Petro 102 to lead Medical Lake in an April 15 Northeast A League boys’ golf match featuring Newport and Freeman at The Fairways. Other Cardinal... — Updated 4/24/2014
Blackhawk track busy in first week back
Cheney track and field teams wasted little time in getting busy with competition after a long spring break layoff. The Blackhawks opened up Great Northern League meet competition Thursday, traveling to Pullman where the Greyhounds... — Updated 4/24/2014
Medical Lake rebounds from losses, sweeps Kettle Falls
Hitting did the trick one game and pitching the next with the result being Medical Lake sweeping a softball doubleheader at home against Kettle Falls and staying very relevant in... — Updated 4/24/2014
Blackhawks' baseball snaps losing streak in doubleheader win against Eagles
The Cheney High School baseball team finally caught a break this past week as they swept West Valley in a doubleheader at home, April 19. Prior to playing the Eagles, the... — Updated 4/24/2014
Boston marathon gets more personal after 2013 bombing
For as long as I could remember the Boston Marathon came and went on it’s traditional Patriots’ Day date – the third Monday in April – with little notice. That is other... — Updated 4/24/2014
Colville, Deer Park no match for Cheney soccer
Sometimes the hardest games to play are those against teams below your level In these games, Cheney High boys soccer head coach Mark Kiver tells his team to find challenges against opponents that will make aspects of their game... — Updated 4/24/2014
What's Happening on the West Plains
City of Cheney • April 24, Preschool Play and Learn Storytime (ages 3 – 5), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • April 25, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0 – 18 months), community library, 10:30 – 11:30... — Updated 4/24/2014
Churches
Emmanuel Lutheran Church All are welcome to worship with us this Sunday, April 27, as we celebrate the second Sunday of Easter. Worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Fellowship hour follows the worship service. Sunday school for gra... — Updated 4/24/2014
'Honestly Now,' is StageWest's final production for 2013-2014
StageWest Community Theatre Inc. proudly presents Jack Sharkey’s “Honestly, Now” directed by Phil West. The action takes place in a tiny hotel on the French Riviera and revolves around double identities and a jewel heist.... — Updated 4/24/2014
Idaho's wolf issue could soon become Washington's
Many years ago, when buffalo roamed the western United States, Native Americans made excellent use of this amazing animal. There were no government officials to patrol the land. If a buffalo, a bear or a wolf became a menace, the n... — Updated 4/24/2014
David Vianes Saldivar
David Vianes Saldivar, born in Kingsville, Texas, June 10, 1947, died April 18, at his home in Edwall, Wash., from a long battle with cancer. He was a beloved, outgoing, warm and... — Updated 4/24/2014 Full story
Cheney Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt Golden Egg winners
Cheney Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt Golden Egg winners were 3- and 4-year-old Kenzi Whitman, Hayleiah Jones, Atticus Rogers, Silas Jensen, Stella Flanary and Alayzah Martinez; 5- and... — Updated 4/24/2014
Cheney Baseball Association pancake feed
The Cheney Baseball Association is holding a pancake feed and silent auction Saturday, April 26, from 7 a.m. to noon at the Cheney High School cafeteria. Tickets are $5 per person, and can be purchased by calling Laura Martin at... — Updated 4/24/2014
West Plains Briefs
Feed Cheney this Monday Monday, April 28, Feed Cheney will offer its monthly dinner and groceries. It’s free and available to all without any qualifying required. It all takes place at the Wren Pierson Community Center at... — Updated 4/24/2014 Full story
Medical Lake and state Fish and Wildlife team-up for deer count
Deer roaming around the city limits have been a concern in Medical Lake for several years and the city is getting some outside help to aid in the matter. At the April 1 City Council meeting, City Administrator Doug Ross said he... — Updated 4/24/2014
Airway Heights preps for Exotic Metals
The city of Airway Heights is taking its first step in preparing for the Exotic Metals Forming Company LLC’s (Exotic) manufacturing plant. At the April 21 legislative meeting, the City Council approved a task order to Century... — Updated 4/24/2014
Council reviews non-conforming uses
The Cheney City Council finally got zoning issues off its agenda at its final meeting in April Tuesday night, but not without some last minute changes. The changes came from city attorney Stanley Schwartz, who sent a memo... — Updated 4/24/2014
Medical Lake to reassess state property and buildings
Medical Lake City Administrator Doug Ross announced at the April 15 Medical Lake City Council meeting that the city has requested a Spokane County assessor to do an assessment of all of state property and buildings in the city.... — Updated 4/24/2014
Easter egg-cellent
West Plains residents took advantage of wonderful weather to take part in the annual Easter Egg hunts. Above left, a member of the Airway Heights Fire Department speaks with a... — Updated 4/24/2014
Sweeping up Cheney
Volunteers for Cheney’s seventh annual Clean Sweep will be hitting the streets Saturday, April 26, in the yearly effort to spruce up the city. Volunteers gather at 8:30 a.m. at Veterans’ Memorial Park on Fourth Street for... — Updated 4/24/2014