Articles from the July 10, 2014 edition
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Cheney adopts solid waste disposal plan
In what was really more a formality, the Cheney City Council adopted the city’s Comprehensive Municipal Solid Waste, Recycling and Moderate Risk Waste Management plan by a unanimous vote at its meeting Tuesday night. The city... — Updated 7/11/2014
Looking Back
10 Years Ago July 15, 2004 An increase in property taxes was the Cheney City Council’s answer to counter tax slashing Initiative 864. When that measure failed to get on the ballot the council decided to rescind the tax increase.... — Updated 7/10/2014
Churches
City of Cheney • Current through Sept. 23, Cheney Farmers Market, City Hall parking lot, 2 – 7 p.m. • July 11, Rodeo Days Weekend Friends of the Cheney Library annual used book sale, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • July 11, “Fizz,... — Updated 7/10/2014 Full story
Thomas Homer Hutchings
Thomas Homer Hutchings passed away June 27, 2014 at his home in Cheney, Wash. He was born July 13, 1934 at Surveyor, Penn. Mr. Hutchings served 20 years and 8 months in the U.S. Air Force before retiring at the rank of staff... — Updated 7/10/2014 Full story
James E. (Jim) Davis
James E. (Jim) Davis passed away July 4, 2014. He was born in Reedsburg, Wisc. March 8, 1928. Jim grew up in Reedsburg. In 1947 he met his wife to be, Wilma C. Wood and they... — Updated 7/10/2014 Full story
Mocsulski brothers built a relationship with Mitchell's Harvest Foods customers
Once upon a time, about 35 years ago, Mitchell’s Harvest Foods in Cheney was a little grocery store owned by the Ribas brothers. About that time, two brothers, Mitchell and Ron... — Updated 7/10/2014
Fourth of July holiday a great time to reminisce
Seems that the Fourth of July is the perfect time to revisit history. So as I sat around the campfire at Apgar Campground along the shores of Lake McDonald, just inside the... — Updated 7/10/2014
Volunteering starts with the individual
During the summer, there are community events — big and small — that bring citizens together, including Medical Lake’s Founder’s Day, the Cheney Rodeo and the Cheney Jubilee. These events are run by organizations and... — Updated 7/10/2014
West Plains students make CWU honor roll
Elizabeth Sande and Anna Parker, both of Cheney, and Jessica Sampson, of Medical Lake, made the Central Washington University spring honor roll. CWU undergraduate students who earn a 3.5 or better grade point average, on a 4.0... — Updated 7/10/2014
Medical Lake School District approves budget
By AL STOVER Staff Reporter The Medical Lake School District has their budget for the 2014-15 school year. The board of directors approved a resolution to pass the budget at the June 24 school board meeting. Business manager Don... — Updated 7/10/2014
Cheney School District using summer to deal with deferred repairs
While students and staff may have the summer off, projects in the Cheney School District will be keeping maintenance personnel and local contractors pretty busy. The district is doi... — Updated 7/10/2014
West Plains Police News
CHENEY June 30 Domestic violence/verbal dispute was reported on the 1200 block of West First Street. Third-degree theft was reported on the 600 block of Fourth Street. A Jazzercise banner was taken. Third-degree theft was reported... — Updated 7/10/2014
Training ride
Members of the Cheney Rodeo 2014 Grand Entry team warm up before practice last Thursday. The 47th annual rodeo opens this Friday with "Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night" where many... — Updated 7/10/2014
Seven firefighters graduate from West Plains Academy
Pat Smart was working construction when he decided he wanted to do something more than just sit at a desk. He wanted something “more active.” “I took an ‘in the meantime’ type job in Spokane,” Smart said. “I started... — Updated 7/10/2014
Cheney High alumni reunion July 19
The Cheney High School alumni reunion is Saturday, July 19. There will be a picnic at Salnave Park from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. so bring a lunch, a folding chair and a donation. Family, friends and former students are welcome and... — Updated 7/10/2014
Federal government offering drought relief emergency loans
SPOKANE – The federal government automatically activated a disaster relief program on May 28 for farmers and ranchers in Chelan, Lincoln and Walla Walla counties affected by recent drough conditions. According to a Farm Service... — Updated 7/10/2014
Fogle Pump and Supply acquires Ricard Drilling
By AL STOVER Staff Reporter Fogle Pump and Supply, which has a branch located at 12019 W. Sunset Highway in Airway Heights, is welcoming a familiar face back into the fold. Fogle... — Updated 7/10/2014
Airway Heights, community library hold health fair
In an effort to promote recreational options within the city and focus on the healthier aspects of life, the Airway Heights Parks Department and the Airway Heights Library will be... — Updated 7/10/2014
West Plains Briefs
Feed Medical Lake July 14 Feed Medical Lake is serving kale salad, sliced turkey, bread sticks and ice cream, July 14, from 5-6 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 223 S. Hallett St. Everyone is welcome to attend. There will... — Updated 7/10/2014 Full story
New state motorcycle laws in effect
SPOKANE COUNTY — On June 12, Senate Bill 5141 went into effect changing rules governing motorcyclists on public roadways. The new law adds a section to RCW Chapter 46.61 governing the rules of the road for Washington State.... — Updated 7/10/2014
'We've called Cheney home'
Unlike several of his predecessors, new Cheney City Administrator Mark Schuller said he doesn't view his new position as a steppingstone to something greater. "We've called Cheney h... — Updated 7/10/2014
Medical Lake's 2013 report shows water meets all drinking standards
The city of Medical Lake released their water quality report for the year 2013. According to the report, published on the city’s website, the drinking water met and exceeded all federal and state requirements for safe drinking.... — Updated 7/10/2014
Airway Heights enlists outside help on negotiations
The city of Airway Heights is continuing to look at all options when it comes to their solid waste, even if it means speaking with the county. During the July 7 meeting, the City Council passed a professional services agreement... — Updated 7/10/2014
Market music
Megumi Call (left) helps violinist Alex Brown (right) tune her instrument during a break from playing at this past Tuesday's Cheney Farmers Market. The two are part of a new Cheney... — Updated 7/10/2014
Criminal activity rises in Cheney
Cheney crime reports took an upswing in the April – June timeframe, enough so that overall the city is 6.5 percent ahead of where it was this time last year, ending a year and a half trend that had seen reports dropping each... — Updated 7/10/2014