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Friends of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge has two upcoming events at refuge headquarters, 26010 S. Smith Road, south of Cheney off Cheney-Plaza Road. Both events are free and open to the public, but a $5 donation is suggested. For more info call Louise O'Leary at 235-4531, or looeezoleary@netscape.net. “Bats of the World and the Channeled Scablands” Wednesday, July 18. 7:30 p.m. Join bat experts and wildlife biologists Sandy Rancourt and Mike Rule for an illustrated presentation , followed by a walk where special sou...
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter We all enjoy fireworks on the Fourth of July. After all, without them it's a pretty quiet night. They're big, loud and the good ones cause a good thump in your chest. Sure you're basically setting fire to a big pile of money, but that pile of money isn't going to explode in a brilliant display of colors in the sky. As a child, I enjoyed the couple of Fourth of July trips my family made to the West coast to see relatives. I still have fond memories of sitting with neighbors, their families and the... Full story
Keller will serve as builder, mentor and leader in 6th District When Larry Keller told me he planned to become a candidate for state representative for the 6th District, my response was “Why would you want to become involved in politics?” Larry responded by saying “I think I can make a difference.” The truth is Larry has been making a difference his entire life. During the Gulf War Larry made a difference, and for his leadership he earned and was awarded the Bronze Star and Air Medal as a combat Veteran. Every organiz... Full story
Cheney Alexander Adams, Johnell Agee, Alison Baccarella, Sarah Bailey, Tanya Baker, Gwendolyn Barney, Keagan Berstler, Jory Bichler, Dallin Bifano, Rachel Brandt, Clement Bustamante, Bryn Butler, Kathleen Calohan, Anthony Cartwright, Daniel Caudel, Ashley Cotting, Robyn Cross, Oliver Davidson, Samantha De Abreu, Sierra Dixon, Christopher Drewel, Dakota Felland, Crystal Feller, Daniel Fockler, Travis Foland, Benjamin Gallion, Katlyn Gillingham, Danielle Gilmour, Jamie Grant, Mara Grinder, John Halsey, Cody Harder, Samantha Har... Full story
FROM NEWS SERVICE REPORTS Eastern Washington University's theatre program will have a special program Friday, July 20 at Interplayers Professional Theatre in Spokane. “Lovers and Madmen” is a showcase performance of EWU's Summer Acting Intensive. For the past four weeks, college students have gone through rigorous actor/voice training with Linklater voice teacher Dianna Schoenborn. Schoenborn, a New York City voice teacher, has worked with numerous celebrities including Sam Rockwell and Ethan Hawke. She has an MFA in Act...
Reprinted from The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Woe is the Pentagon. How is the nation supposed to defend itself on a lousy $470 billion a year? Never mind that it's more than the combined total spent on defense by the next 14 nations combined. But $470 billion will be the Pentagon's pauper pittance unless Congress somehow manages to pass a long-term debt reduction deal before Jan. 2 of next year. That's the magical date that the “sequester” goes into effect, a product of a congressional “supercommittee's” botched handlin... Full story
Jan. 3, 1957 – June 23, 2012 The world lost a stellar citizen with the passing of Curt Johnson, who died recently from Lou Gehrig's disease. Curt's journey was the epitome of a life well lived. He was an avid fisherman, a relentless snow-skier and a pretty okay golfer. He knew good wine from bad, he had many, many friends, and he loved nothing more than sharing conversation and laughter. A humble farm boy from Cheney, Curt spent many years in Japan teaching English. He was fluent in Japanese, and adored their women and cultur...
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter In four years, revenue for the Medical Lake School District has fallen nearly $4 million, including a cut for the 2012-13 budget. From the high point of taking in revenues of $19.2 million in 2008-09, the district has seen steady declines, reaching the bleak forecast of $15.3 million in revenue expected for the 2012-13 school year. Business manager Don Johnson said the largest factors in the decline have been state and federal funding, specifically in the form of impact aid, coupled with declining...
Nina Caraballo-Iles, 46, died at Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom on June 14, 2012. The cause was stomach cancer; by her side was her best friend and loving husband Christopher Iles. Nina was born May 13, 1966 in Novato California to Lee and Helen (Rueppel) Fletcher. She was raised for the most part in Cheney and graduated from Cheney High School, class of 1984. After graduation she received a CNA certificate and worked at the local nursing home. Nina and her family relocated several times but lived mainly in small...
Vernon, known as Darrin, left this life unexpectedly July 3rd, 2012 at age 44. Darrin was born in Davenport, Wash., 1968 and made Cheney his home starting in kindergarten. Darrin graduated from Cheney High School in 1986 and earned his degree in education from Eastern Washington University in 1992, and taught school for 20 years. Darrin was known as a life-long wrestling enthusiast passing the passion for wrestling on to start the first wrestling club in Cheney known as the Cheney Mat Hawks. Darrin lived strong and his favori... Full story
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter District music teachers looked ahead to a new curriculum and equipment and the Cheney School Board looked back at Larry Keller's term as superintendent at Keller's last board meeting before retirement June 27. The meeting also included approval of the 2012-13 budget. The board approved a new music curriculum, the first in 17 years. High school choir teacher Harlan Henderson, who led the curriculum adoption effort over the past year, said the new curriculum and new equipment were sorely needed....
Emmanuel Lutheran Church The congregation of Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites you, your family and friends to worship with us this Sunday, July 8 at 10:30 a.m. as we celebrate the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Join us for our Worship in the Park service at Sutton Park's gazebo on Sunday, July 29 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Bring the family, friends, neighbors and a comfy chair and join us as we worship in God's creation. Mark your calendars for the following Vacation Bible School dates: Monday, Aug. 6 through Friday, Aug. 10.... Full story
Nicole Fox leads dedicated lifeguard team at Cheney pool this summer By LUELLA DOW Contributor Nicole Fox wanted a job near home in Cheney and she found it. Fox is the head certified lifeguard at the Cheney swimming pool. “All lifeguards must take three five day classes,” she said. “They learn all rescues, first aid and CPR to become American Red Cross certified. The certification lasts three years, then we must take the course again.” Fox has been certified for two years. She grew up in Cheney and said, “It's the perfect p...
1 Years Ago July 11, 2002 The discussion on parking meters being installed in and around the Eastern Washington University campus has gone from whether they were feasible and fair to whether they were simply an ugly addition to the city. A recent change in the plans called for a reduction of the number of meters from 600 to 330. After nine years of work and planning, the proposed bed and breakfast that created so much consternation to residents along Third Street, the Boggs project, had its conditional use permit revoked by... Full story
