Articles from the September 15, 2016 edition
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Making local history more current
Joan Mamanakis is on a quest. The Cheney Historical Museum director wants to take history out of the confines of the downtown location and put it into the real world for everyone... — Updated 9/15/2016
Clara Luce-Reynolds turns 100
Tracy Gibbar said her grandmother, Clara Luce-Reynolds, has never had a large circle of friends, but instead enjoyed a "huge circle of family." "For her, it's always been about... — Updated 9/15/2016
Myers property to get tenant
The First Street location of what was formerly known as Myers Mobile Home Park may have a new tenant — and use. At its Sept. 13 regular meeting, the Cheney City Council unanimously agreed to a resolution entering into a 10-year l... — Updated 9/15/2016
Mildred M. (Milli) Thompson
Mildred M. (Milli) Thompson, 86, passed away Aug. 31, 2016 in Sun City West, Ariz. She was born Dec. 24, 1929 in Watonga, Okla. to Ira and Rosie Wright. She attended schools both... — Updated 9/15/2016
Donald Wayne Smith
Donald Wayne Smith was born Sept. 5, 1929 to Jessie May and William Grover Smith of Joliet, Ill. He grew up the youngest of several brothers and sisters. Don considered his... — Updated 9/15/2016
Local restaurant offers up unexpected burger delight
To those who know me, or read this paper, it is no secret that have I lived a million miles of memories on the road. So it may surprise you that the best burger I have had in quite some time, was in Cheney. The Top of the Line... — Updated 9/15/2016
Lucky to have good firefighters
As rural residents and farmers and ranchers we are very fortunate to have dedicated and hard working firefighters from Spokane County District 3 and as residents near the Spokane-Whitman County line we have great support from St.... — Updated 9/15/2016
Tom Hastings' views are anti-military
Back on July 21, Tom Hastings’ commentary was a flame thrower aimed at Donald Trump and everything military. Last week his commentary railed at Republicans and their support of the military. He says the “Big Lie” is any Repub... — Updated 9/15/2016
Learning a significant lesson in respect
Editor’s note: The PACE (Partners Advancing Character Education) character trait for September is respect. A few weeks ago, my daughter received a lecture about showing more respect at home. It was not the first lecture of its k... — Updated 9/15/2016
It's National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, start listening
In trying to find a topic for this week’s column, I came across an image that was making the rounds on social media. The picture was of a person with the caption “Just found out there’s a number to the suicide hotline I can text... — Updated 9/15/2016
Education briefs
Medical Lake School District Thoughtexchange conversation Medical Lake School District, in partnership with Re*Imagine Medical Lake and the city of Medical Lake, would like to invite parents and community members to participate in... — Updated 9/15/2016
Grocery Outlet set to open doors in Airway Heights
In a bygone time, the neighborhood grocery store with a familiar face behind the counter punching the keys on the cash register was the staple of Americana. The Grocery Outlet... — Updated 9/15/2016
Upcoming events allow businesses to connect with Eastern parents, students
Eastern Washington University’s Homecoming Week, set for Oct. 2–9, has plenty of activities for students and residents of the community. But for visitors, particularly parents of... — Updated 9/15/2016
Changeover to Yoke's Fresh Market begins
The Sept. 11 ownership change of the Cheney Trading Company to a Yoke's Fresh Market was right on schedule. By Monday, Sept. 12, the signage on the store was in the process of... — Updated 9/15/2016
Cheney Public Schools opens facilities planning conversation
An important part of facilities planning is gathering input from the community. In order to do so, Cheney Public Schools launched a Thoughtexchange process on Monday, Sept. 12. Any community member who elects to participate will... — Updated 9/15/2016
Ready for Kindergarten classes registration open
The Reading Foundation and Cheney Public Schools are partnering up for Ready for Kindergarten classes. Registration for parents of children — birth through age 5 — is now available. Parents can visit the Cheney Public Schools web... — Updated 9/15/2016
Pendell begins second year as ML School District SRO
Medical Lake residents may notice a Spokane County Sheriff's vehicle outside of school buildings on weekdays. The vehicle belongs to Deputy Travis Pendell, who is starting his... — Updated 9/15/2016
Sunset Elementary School gets gym upgrades
Sunset Elementary School students were treated to a surprise at last Friday afternoon's assembly recognizing replacement work done over the summer at the school in Airway Heights -... — Updated 9/15/2016
Randalls selected September Yard of the Month
Tim and Jackie Randall's home at 1112 Gary St. is the Cheney Gardeners and Cheney Kiwanis Yard of the Month selection for September. The Randalls have been working on their yard... — Updated 9/15/2016
News Briefs
FROM STAFF AND NEWS SOURCES Spokane County Library offers fall programs for kids Spokane County Library District is presenting a series of fun fall programs for kids, “tweens” and teens with STEM educational activities, sea... — Updated 9/15/2016
Bill and Curt's Hobbies is about giving back
Residents who frequently stop at local stores like Yoke's Fresh Market and Denny's Harvest Foods may notice some bird houses on the shelves for sale. What they may not know is these... — Updated 9/15/2016
Sterling-Moorman House receives Heritage Grant
The Sterling-Moorman House, located at Second and G streets in Cheney, has received a grant from the Spokane Preservation Advocates (SPA) to help bring handrails up to code on the... — Updated 9/15/2016
AH Planning Commission workshop seeks city identity
Just what is the identity Airway Heights residents want for their city? That is what city staff, the Planning Commission and consultants were trying to get a sense of during a public workshop at the commission’s Sept. 7 meeting. C... — Updated 9/15/2016
A day of honor, and day to honor
A member of the Combat Vet Riders motorcycle group salutes the niche at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake where urns containing the remains of 64 veterans were... — Updated 9/15/2016
New projects added to plan
In a special Sept. 6 meeting, the Airway Heights City Council passed a resolution that added a couple of key capacity-related elements to the city’s transportation improvement plan, specifically improvements at the U.S. Highway 2... — Updated 9/15/2016