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SPRAGUE – Two local women have combined their efforts over the last five years to keep a restaurant open in the wake of COVID shutdown mandates and challenges finding employees. Sheila Martin and sister-in-law Linda Johnston took over The Viking Drive-Inn in 2019, following the death of Martin's husband, Gary Martin. You can find them at the 209 E. Fourth St. restaurant daily. Sister Barb Shafer also helps out. The biggest challenge since the end of the pandemic shutdowns, a...
The Christmas Fairy PART IV The next morning, the girls discussed Shalen’s mysterious message in-depth. “How on Earth did he give Uncle Mike a gift? And is that gift a chance meeting with Asherah?” asked Cora. “I know Asherah is part of this. I can feel it in my bones,” said Emma, wisely. Cora nodded assent. The rest of the weekend and following week flew by as the girls schemed and planned Uncle Mike’s Christmas gift. Now, on their winter break from school, the two spent more time in the library, but Shalen wouldn’t re...
MEDICAL LAKE – Re*Imagine Medical Lake and Four Roots came together on Tuesday, Dec. 19, to give away boxes of fresh produce, dairy and meat sourced from local farmers to community residents. “One of the main things people who’ve lost their homes to the fire complain about is the price of groceriesm,” Re*Imagine Medical Lake spokeswoman Gerri Johnson said. R”achel from Four Roots and I had been talking, and her organization distributes food throughout Spokane county....
SPOKANE COUNTY – Spokane County Library District will be hosting several January workshops and activities. Some activities will be available on site and some online. Those with self-care as a resolution can start the year by making an herbal tub sachet and learning about ways to unwind, relax, and take care of themselves during the online program: The Science of Self-Care. They can also sign up for the in-person New Year Self-Care Retreat, which is also offered in Spanish. For anyone thinking about sprucing up their h...
Spokane Tribe Casino recently hosted a rock-n-roll lineup performing a variety of '80s rock'n'roll. The list included Slaughter, Autograph, Great White and (pictured) Quiet Riot....
The girls teased Uncle Mike about his mystery lady all the way home. Mike took it all in stride. He had other things on his mind. Who was she? Why hasn’t he seen her before? He wasn’t buying her story about being in town to care for sickly parents. Why did she salt her ice cream? Nobody does that, except his little fish face. The girls noticed his distracted behavior and chalked it up to him being smitten with Asherah. They talked quietly in the back of the car. “I’m going back to the library tomorrow night. You have to invi...
MEDICAL LAKE - Lakeland Village hosted the dedication of the Audiology Clinic in honor of Nancy K. Madison who worked with residents at Lakeland Village for more than 20 years. Madison worked in Cheney, East Valley school districts as well as Malaysia. Superintendent Tim Gerlitz introduced Chuck Madison, Nancy’s husband, who spoke eloquently about his wife’s dedication to those at Lakeland Village. Colleagues of Madison, Leslie Power and Karen Simpson told stories of Nancy’s impact on their professional lives and those of th...
CHENEY – Eastern Washington University takes pride in acknowledging the outstanding contributions and exemplary service of its staff members. On November 16, 2023, during the Fall Recognition Luncheon held in the PUB’s Nysether Community Room, President Shari McMahan presented the Distinguished Service Awards to this year’s honorees. The ceremony also celebrated the work anniversaries of numerous dedicated EWU employees, ranging from 5 to 45 years, all made possible through the generous sponsorship of longtime partner STCU....
CHENEY – StageWest, a group of folks in the region have organized theatre shows for the area for 21 years has announced they will fill the stage for one final weekend before closing down for good. According to the group’s President, Kate Pacheco, the main goal was always to bring performances to people who may not be able to experience the theatre otherwise. They put on low cost performances, and brought in actors from around the region to fill stage roles. Pacheco, who joined the group in 2007, said she got into it bec...
CHENEY – In a remarkable display of agricultural expertise and teamwork, the Cheney FFA Potato Evaluation Team emerged victorious in the Washington State FFA Potato Evaluation Contest. Led by their dedicated agricultural instructor, Mrs. Heather Nelson, the team’s outstanding performance showcased their commitment to excellence. The winning team, comprised of Macade Munro, Serendipity, Emily McGinnis, Macy Rains, and Jezreel Crosby, not only secured the coveted first-place title but also celebrated individual acc...
CHENEY – In a symphony of success, 19 vocal virtuosos from Cheney High School are tuning up for the state championship, and choir director Annie Knight couldn’t be more thrilled. “It’s amazing. We’re the only school on the east side with double digits at the state championship. This is amazing to have this many kids at state,” said Knight. Sight-reading is the choir’s secret weapon. “It’s probably the hardest to do accurately, especially on the spot. That’s a tough one for singers,” Knight shared, hinting at the prowess that...
CHENEY – The state Department of health has added a new online resource to help youth and families. The Teen Health Hub is a new website the department will be expanding. Currently, the site has members of the Youth Advisory Council offering information on multiple topics. According to the Coordinator of the TALK 2 Healthy Choices Coalition, Jessica Deutsch, the information includes behavioral health, primary health care, sexual and reproductive health, teen dating, violence prevention and more. Through the year, coalition m...
CHENEY – Henry Browne has been selected as the 2024 School Board president. Browne emerged as the unanimous choice during the Dec. 13 School Board meeting that included selection of officers. Browne, a business manager with nearly 24 years at the state Department of Corrections, brings a wealth of experience to the leadership role. And this isn’t his first stint as School Board president; he previously held the position from 2015-2018. Mitch Swenson, the previous president, stepped down. He was recently re-elected to the boa...
CHENEY – The campus commercial jazz radio station, 89.5 FM, that was set to be shut down at year’s end will continue running into 2024. No final date for the station’s permanent closure has been established, but university officials said they anticipate extending operations through the rest of this academic year. The extension will allow the college to deal with the licensing and equipment complexities, officials said. This will also mean less disruptions for the college and students. During the transition, the station will...
MEDICAL LAKE – A new downtown business is offering a mix of wine, beer and books. The Athenaeum, 116 N. LeFevre St., is setting itself apart from other restaurants here with that mix. “Me and my husband opened Roam Coffee House in 2021,” Co-owner Shelley Quigley said. “The opportunity arose to buy the current building; we wanted to facilitate another business coming in.” Both former educators, they initially envisioned a bookstore, but opted for the beer and wine aspect fi...
The next day, Cora thought about meeting the little fairy. She was somewhat discouraged because of its bad manners. She always believed that if you were nice to someone, they would be nice to you. She was learning that this isn’t always the case. “Never mind,” she thought, “I will always be nice to others. I can’t control their behavior, only my own.” With that, Cora decided she would attempt to contact the fairy again. She would like to learn its name so she could stop calling it Just Am. She laughed to herself. Just Am is...
Many after-Christmases, I take my undecorated Christmas tree to the porch, deck or patio. If my location has access to a plug-in I string outdoor twinkle lights then hang balls and squares of suet. Then I wind strings of croutons and garlands of orange and apple slices and cranberries around the tree. Sometimes, if I can get the kids to help, I add a string or so of popcorn. To finish off the outdoor banquet for the birds I drape colorful thin ribbons over the branches. When my “After-Christmas Celebration” is complete, I g...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - The Walmart Foundation has donated $150,000 to Re*Imagine Medical Lake to help the not-for-profit with providing resources to Gray Fire victims. Organization President Gerri Johnson was presented the check Thursday, Dec. 14. The funds are meant to assist with recovery and response following the Aug. 18 fire that damaged or destroyed more than 240 homes and other structures. "I'm seeing the families every day," Johnson said. "Not only is the financial aspect...
Once upon a time, not so long ago (last month to be exact) there was a little girl who wished to see the Christmas fairy. Now, no one else believed in the Christmas fairy; after all, Christmas was a time for Santa Clause, not fairies. But the little girl, oh she believed with all her heart. She knew that anything was possible. You see, Cora had experienced miracles in the past. Why just last summer she met a family of mer-people and helped them save their home from being discovered by other humans. So is a Christmas fairy rea...
CHENEY – The Washington State University 4-H program is offering several student travel opportunities abroad next summer. Interested students can apply to go to: Costa Rica, from June 20 through July 19. Students must be ages 15-18. Japan, from July 10 to Aug. 9, for students ages 12-18; and June 12-Aug. 9, for students ages 15-18. South Korea, from July 16 to Aug. 15. Students must ages 12-17. Taiwan, from July 16 to Aug. 15. Students must be ages 12-18. Norway, from June 20 to July 15. Students must be ages 15-18. A...
A pen scratches along the light lines of notebook paper. Silence. Scribbling. Silence. At the last moment, the rhythm of writing takes over, and the real work begins. Meanwhile, as the sun was setting over the western horizon and at the last moment dropping quickly into the ocean, the sun was also rising somewhere on the other side of the earth. Did the colors of the sunrise match those of the sunset? At the last moment dawn broke open night’s diminishing grip. The ying and yang of day and night across the globe. At the last...
I couldn’t stand it another day. As soon as the snowplow had cleared my driveway I was out of my cave and on to the plant store. There were Nurseries still open with enticing displays of gifts for gardeners but I was interested in being in the midst of live plants. Entering the growing section I filled my lungs with a hearty portion of oxygen. The colors of exotic plants excited my senses. I had no idea there were so many varieties and colors of ‘Christmas Cactus.’ I had a magenta one at home but here there were white, red,...
The turkey’s’ been carved The gravy’s’ all gone And the soup on the stove wafts on Extra chairs at the table Talks of times good and bad Memory making events abound Pumpkin spice just a hint Football games won and lost Kids play hide and seek in the house Choosing a tree At the Christmas Tree Farm The cold biting fingers and toes Young chefs in the kitchen Make pancakes and eggs And grownups make plans for the day Too soon Hugs and Kisses And sad fare-thee-wells As dear ones all drive away The house now is empty No laughte...
As a child, I looked forward to Fall for school starting, and for seeing my friends, and for my birthday, which meant presents and a cake and ice cream, and two parties, one for friends and one with relatives. Living in Madison also meant the start of football season for the UW Badgers. I remember feeling the brisk cool air, excitement filling the air when there was a home game. Randall Stadium would fill with fans, the bands would play, and the noise could be heard throughout the neighborhood. It was thrilling, even if I...
When she was a graduating senior from Medical Like High School, Danielle VonLehe was selected by the Cheney Garden Club, The Gardeners of Cheney, for the club’s recognition and a small monitory award. This brilliant young woman is now a Sustainable Landscape Architect for Terremoto, a private firm in Los Angels, California. VonLehe promotes the use of native plants in her designs. VonLehe’s contributions to Sustainable Landscaping were recently featured in the Sunset Magazine. For more information and photos of private and...
