Articles from the April 17, 2014 edition
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Preparing for the unthinkable
The screech of the fire alarm and the screams of wounded civilians filled the air as three Airway Heights police officers walked through the hallways of Sunset Elementary, their... — Updated 4/18/2014
Decrease in Cheney crime could be linked to increase in overtime
Just as they did in the first quarter of 2013, crime numbers in Cheney continued to decline through the first three months of 2014. And while that's good news, the flipside may... — Updated 4/18/2014
Cheney Planning Commission to review parks plan
Cheney’s Planning Commission got a preview at their April 14 meeting of what’s in store for them over the next several months. Having just completed an accelerated yet extensive review of the city’s municipal code Chapter 21 – Zon... — Updated 4/18/2014
Cheney council finds county weed proposal noxious
Deciding whether or not to save the former Northern Pacific train station wasn’t the only thing Cheney’s City Council did at their April 8 meeting. They also discussed what to do about noxious weeds. Or more specifically what Spo... — Updated 4/18/2014
Alton and Guidry graduate from Whitworth
Two residents from the West Plains area received degrees from Whitworth University. Kristina Alton, of Cheney, and Anita Guidry, of Medical Lake, received bachelor of arts degrees in organizational management. Located in Spokane,... — Updated 4/17/2014
Cheney Middle School releases honor roll for third quarter
Cheney Middle School has released its third quarter 2013-2014 honor roll selections. Sixth Grade 4.0 GPA — Trae Babcock, Kayla Bennett, Kassie Brennan, Charles Cindric, Madisyn Duilio, Kailey Estrellado, Annika Fiala, Abby F... — Updated 4/17/2014
Ulcers and zebras highlight Sapolsky's appearance
Feeling stressed? Learn more about what causes stress and stress-related illness in humans when Eastern Washington University and the Daniel and Margaret Carper Foundation present “Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers: An evening with Rob... — Updated 4/17/2014
Medical Lake begins search for superintendent
The Medical Lake School District is wasting no time in their search for their next superintendent. Dr. Pam Veltri, who has been the district’s superintendent for the last 14 years, has taken a position as the assistant s... — Updated 4/17/2014
Ribbon cutting ceremony for the Sheriff's Crime Prevention Office at Spokane Valley Mall
The grand re-opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Office will be held Wednesday, April 30, from 4-6 p.m., at the Spokane Valley Mall. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, Spokane Valley Police Dep... — Updated 4/17/2014
West Plains Police News
CHENEY April 7 A blue scooter was found on the zero hundred block of Sixth Street. Third-degree theft was reported on the 1000 block of Betz Road. A bicycle was taken. An I-pad was found outside and brought to the police... — Updated 4/17/2014
Looking Back
1 Years Ago April 22, 2004 Sunset Elementary School students took part in a tree planting ceremony on Arbor Day that was part of Airway Heights' designation as a "Tree City USA"... — Updated 4/17/2014
What's Happening on the West Plains
City of Cheney • April 17, Preschool Play and Learn Storytime (ages 3 – 5), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • April 18, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0 – 18 months), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • April 18, Fri... — Updated 4/17/2014
Churches
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites everyone to worship with us during Holy Week. Visitors expected. Join us for Maundy Thursday worship on Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. as we recognize that with nightfall our... — Updated 4/17/2014
Miller's honey-based beauty products
Jenine and Jim Miller of the West Plains Beekeepers Association sold several honey-based beautification products such as lotion bars and lip balm at an April 4 "cash mob" event... — Updated 4/17/2014
Celebrated 65th anniversary
Keith and Joan Tracy recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with their family at a dinner that was hosted by their daughters, Megan (John) Bastow, of Cheney and Ann... — Updated 4/17/2014
Cheney book club meets April 22
“The Newlyweds” by Neil Freudenberger is the April selection of the Book Discussion Group of the Friends of the Cheney Community Library. The group meets Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. at the library. All are welcome to attend. The... — Updated 4/17/2014
Still time to reduce those library fines with food
Spokane County Library District is celebrating National Library Week, April 13 – 19 with the second annual Food for Fines, a community food drive for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Food for Fines works like this: for each d... — Updated 4/17/2014
The Verve is back
The Verve owner Rhonda Phillips cuts the ribbon last Thursday to signify the grand re-opening of the shop's new location in Medical Lake at 111 N. Lefevre St.... — Updated 4/17/2014
Airway Heights to celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting
Airway Heights will celebrate Arbor Day on April 26, and one of the main activities will be the planting of 50 new coniferous trees at Aspen Grove Park, West Eighth Avenue. The city is inviting the public to participate in the... — Updated 4/17/2014
First half property taxes are due in to Spokane Country Treasurer's office by April 30
The Spokane County Treasurer’s Office is reminding taxpayers that the first half of their 2014 property taxes are due on April 30. Washington state law requires payments mailed to the Treasurer’s Office through the U.S. Postal Ser... — Updated 4/17/2014
Farm Service Agency allocates funds for minorities and women
SPOKANE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has a portion of its farm loan program funds specifically allocated for minority and women producers. Loan funds can be used to purchase farms, livestock and e... — Updated 4/17/2014
Prescribed fires through May at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Tuesday, April 8, that Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge will be conducting prescribed burns this spring. Depending on weather conditions, burning should occur sometime between April... — Updated 4/17/2014
West Plains Briefs
Cheney egg hunt at Salnave The Cheney Kiwanis invite folks to “hop on over” to their annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 19 at Salnave Park. The hunt begins precisely at 11 a.m. so don’t be late. Toddlers to age 10 are welco... — Updated 4/17/2014
Washington's Science Olympiad puts students' ideas to the test
A little over 50 years ago the Ideal Toy Company introduced a board game called Mouse Trap. And while the hundreds of students who gathered at Eastern Washington University last... — Updated 4/17/2014
AH looks at mitigating water leaks
Water leakage was the main subject of the April 14 Airway Heights City Council study session. Clerk-Treasurer Richard Cook presented a draft of an ordinance regarding water leak mitigation. According to Cook, this pertains to... — Updated 4/17/2014