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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 has long expressed desire to opt out of the interlocal agreement with the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System, operation of which will be transferred from the city of Spokane to Spokane County, with the exception of the Waste to Energy Plant, this November. Passage of Tuesday’s resolution made that a r...
1 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. A variety of park construction projects, including those at Coney Island and Shepard Field were expected to go into limbo while Medical Lake officials waited to find out from where funding might come. Tyler Barnes from Prineville, Ore. scored an 80 point ride on his horse, Jubilee and edged C...
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, Boom, Read Magic Show” (ages 5 and up), community library, 2 p.m. • July 11, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0 – 18 months), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • July 12, Rodeo Days Weekend Friends of the Cheney Library annual used book sale, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. • July 14, Mobile Community Services Office... Full story
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 sergeant. He moved to Cheney in 1973 and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife Shirley Hutchings of Cheney, sons Aubrey Hutchings and his wife Patti of Gillette, Wyo., Tommy Hutchings of Wenatchee, Wash., plus three grandsons,... Full story
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 married in August 1948 in Lime Ridge, Wisc. Jim became employed with the NCR Corp and over the years through position changes and promotions he moved to such places as San Francisco, Yakima and finally to Spokane. He and Wilma lived in Spokane for over 40 years. Jim's hobbies were hunting, fishing,... Full story
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 Moczulski, were on their way here from their home in Ohio, looking around for a grocery store to buy. The two Moczulski brothers found the Ribas brothers’ store, bought it and promptly called it Country Counter. Robin Rickert, the daughter in Mitchell’s family, commented on her father’s ability to work...
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 confines of Glacier National Park, it got me thinking about Independence Days that have stood out in my mind. Many Fourths had been spent in similar laziness along Deadman’s Creek up in Ferry County enjoying time with my family who lived to camp. That’s camping as in setting up tents, sleeping on the gro...
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 unpaid volunteers who sacrifice their time and resources to make the events happen. But the number of individuals volunteering for these and other groups have declined in the last few years. In fact, volunteering has decreased across the United States. According to a report from the Bureau of Labor and Statist...
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 scale, while carrying at least 12 graded credit hours of study are eligible for the honor roll....
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 Johnson said this was the easiest budget for him and assistant business manager Chad Moss to build in the last 3-4 years. He added it wasn’t as tight as other budgets in the past and the extra money from the state helped. “We didn’t add much to what we’re doing for this next year,” Johnson said. “Th...
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 doing about $4.2 million in work that spans the gamut of complexity from new roofs to security system upgrades to new bathrooms. It's project work funded through left over capital projects money from construction of the Cheney and Westwood middle schools along with Snowdon Elementary School and in many...
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 on the zero hundred block of Third Street. A black bicycle was taken. A 16-year-old male arrested for threats/domestic violence on the 500 block of Clay Street. The same 16-year-old male was earlier in the day arrested at the same address for fourth degree assault/domestic violence. Third-degree...
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 participants and fans are asked to wear pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness....
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 talking to the guys I worked with who were training to become career firefighters. They invited me on a few ridealongs and once I went, I knew this was something I would be happy doing.” Smart was one of four recruit firefighters with the Airway Heights Fire Department who — along with three recruits with Spo...
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 disabled parking and transportation to the area is available. Milestone years are 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974 and 1984. Contact Bob Crabb at 509-389-9396, or email chsalumniassoc@centurytel.net for more information. Accommodations at Cheney Holiday Inn Express, 235-1100 or Peaceful Pines RV P...
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 Agency news release, the program was activated after the three counties experienced D2 drought conditions for eight consecutive weeks. Due to their proximity to the affected counties, farmers and ranchers in 15 Washington counties, including Spokane, may also be eligible for this disaster relief p...
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 Pump and Supply based out of Colville, Wash., purchased Ricard Drilling back in May, according to a news release. Jon Ricard worked for Fogle from 1997 to 2004 before starting Ricard Drilling. Justin Ricard joined his brother's company shortly after its establishment. With the acquisition of Ricard...
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 hosting the first "Let's Move Health Fair," Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the library and community center. Parks, Recreation and Community Services intern Alex Adams said library supervisor Stacy Hartkorn approached the city to collaborate on the event. Hartkorn explained that the...
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 also be free groceries. Contact Joanna Williams at 509-714-1150. Rodeo parade registration Registration for the annual Cheney Rodeo Days parade is now open. The parade takes place Saturday, July 12, beginning at 11:30 a.m. in downtown Cheney. Registration forms are available online at cheneyrodeo.com, o... Full story
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. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release the new law states, in part, that the operator of a street legal motorcycle approaching an intersection, including a left turn intersection, that is controlled by a triggered traffic control signal using a vehicle detection device that is ino...
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 home for a number of years," Schuller said. In fact, 13 years, which is how long ago Schuller and his wife Wendy moved to Cheney when Wendy accepted the women's basketball head coaching position at Eastern Washington University. Mark Schuller, a graduate of Ohio State University with a masters in lab...
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. The source of the city’s water is from an underground aquifer that gets water from four wells. Three wells — located northwest of the city — are shared by Medical Lake and the Department of Social and Health Service hospitals. The fourth well is at the Craig Road and State Route 902 interse...
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 with Chicago Bridge and Iron Company (CB&I) for technical assistance guidance as the city enters into contract negotiations with Sunshine Disposal and Recycling for solid waste disposal services. City Manager Albert Tripp explained that staff requested to ask CB&I for assistance and guidance because...
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 band, "The Anonymous," a group that is just five months old and plays cover music. The band consists of eight girls who attend Cheney Middle School....
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 month. So far through 2014, 303 criminal activity reports have been filled in 11 categories as compared to 286 through June 2013. Most notable is a 34 percent increase in assaults (41 compared to 27), a nearly 29 percent surge in domestic violence (85 compared to 63) and a virtual doubling of r...
