Articles from the October 31, 2013 edition
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Fire districts look to formalize cooperation
Spokane County Fire District 10, the Airway Heights Fire Department and the Medical Lake Fire Department are looking to perform a cooperative services assessment to find better ways of working together. The three agencies are... — Updated 11/1/2013
Looking Back
1 Years Ago Nov. 6, 2003 Unofficial election results showed Bob Stockton holding an overwhelming lead in the only contested city council race. Stockton enjoyed a 664-379 edge in votes over Arlene Mowatt. Medical Lake’s 44-14 w... — Updated 10/31/2013
Churches
Emmanuel Lutheran Church All Saints Sunday will be celebrated this Sunday beginning with preschool through adult education at 9 a.m. followed by worship at 10:30 a.m. Fellowship hour follows the worship service at 11:30 a.m.... — Updated 10/31/2013
Chelsie Sunde completes desire to return to Guatemala
In July 2012, Chelsie Sunde, with other teens and leaders, spent three weeks in Guatemala working and playing with the children. When she arrived home she said, "I would like to go... — Updated 10/31/2013
Remembering Tom Foley, an Eastern Washington giant
Together we remember the life of an Eastern Washington giant, Tom Foley, who represented our Fifth Congressional District with distinction for 30 years. Even today, wheat farmers and all the citizens of our district benefit from... — Updated 10/31/2013
Being a realtor, Hilton isn't the right choice for Cheney City Council
I would like to thank the Cheney Free Press for sharing their interviews with the four candidates seeking a position on the City Council. However, when I add this information to that gained from candidate talks at the forum, I am... — Updated 10/31/2013
Dolle deserves board vote for Cheney School Board
It is with great pleasure that I am writing a letter in support of our current Cheney School Board president Suzanne Dolle who is running for a second term on the Cheney School Board of Directors. I have gotten to know Suzanne... — Updated 10/31/2013
Consumer advocate magazine agrees with I-522
Consumers Union, which publishes “Consumer Reports,” has reviewed I-522 and determined that it is well written, makes sense, gives shoppers clear accurate information, and shouldn’t raise the cost of groceries. If you’re still o... — Updated 10/31/2013
Come have coffee with Michael Baumgartner
To my neighbors and friends in Medical Lake and Airway Heights, have you ever wanted to ask your 6th District senator a question face to face? Here’s your chance to have a cup of coffee and a donut – or two – with Mike Baumg... — Updated 10/31/2013
Run for the hills, it's a deerpocalypse in Medical Lake!
Brace yourselves, the deer apocalypse has struck! Protect your petunias, fence up your ferns and for heaven’s sake, lock up your lavender, the deer are coming! Well, at least that’s the way it seems to be in Medical Lake. A new... — Updated 10/31/2013
Spokane County dropped the ball with Prop 1
Has Spokane County earned a “yes” vote on Proposition 1? The ballot item would raise $18 million over nine years through property tax increases county-wide to remove seven mobile home parks in Fairchild Air Force Base’s Accid... — Updated 10/31/2013
West Plains Briefs
St. John’s sale is Nov. 1-2 St. John’s Lutheran Church Annual Bazaar and Rummage Sale will be held at 223 S. Hallett St., Medical Lake, Fri., Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Rummage closes 4 p.m.) and Sat. Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.... — Updated 10/31/2013
Blessing learning
Spokane Tribe of Indians member Pat Moses (right) leads drummers in an opening song of blessing at the dedication ceremony for Eastern Washington University's new residence hall,... — Updated 10/31/2013
Hallett announces October student awards
Hallett Elementary announced students earning awards for the month of October. The character trait of the month was trustworthiness. Pride awards: Evan Dennis, Lonnie Lindley, Owen Beal, Joy-Anna Bentley, Andrew Griffey, Avery... — Updated 10/31/2013
Jones to unveil Gold Award project
Cheney High School senior MacKenna Jones will unveil her Girl Scout Gold Award project at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake this weekend. Months of hard work to finalize the Fallen Soldier statue will conclude... — Updated 10/31/2013
CHS names September students of the month
Cheney High School students of the month for September are listed as follows per department, name and class standing: Agriculture, Delrae Danielson, senior; Art, Cheyenne Wright,... — Updated 10/31/2013
EWU's Arévalo appointed to national college board
Eastern Washington University President Dr. Rodolfo Arévalo has been named to the 2014 board of directors for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). Arévalo will be one of 15 presidents from around t... — Updated 10/31/2013
Survey reveals mixed results for Medical Lake
Medical Lake’s biannual Healthy Youth Survey yielded mixed results during a report at the Medical Lake School District board of directors meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 22. The anonymous survey is administered to students in grades six, e... — Updated 10/31/2013
Cheney headcounts remain flat while FTEs increase
Cheney School District’s headcount enrollment remained flat through the first two months of the 2013-2014 school year, while full-time equivalent students increased by almost 14. A total of 4,196 students occupy desks and lockers w... — Updated 10/31/2013
StageWest ends 'Dark and Stormy Night,' holds auditions
StageWest Community Theatre finished its run of the play “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night,” and in a news release extends its thanks to the community members who provided great and appreciative audiences and to the congregation at C... — Updated 10/31/2013
Sheriff's Office alerts public to suspicious individual
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the community about an individual that has exhibited behavior that is concerning to law enforcement. Since 1997, a 55-year-old white male, who law enforcement is familiar with, has c... — Updated 10/31/2013 Full story
Krause the teacher earns place in Inland Empire Sports Hall of Fame
Former Eastern Washington University head basketball coach Jerry Krause was inducted into the Inland Empire Sports Hall of Fame in ceremonies held at the Spokane Arena, Oct. 22. He... — Updated 10/31/2013
Garlic 101
Eastern Washington University biology professor Dr. Robin O'Quinn shows students at the univeristy garden's new location behind the Red Barn how to plant garlic as part of national... — Updated 10/31/2013
Parks budget keeps director position
When it comes to the coming year for Cheney’s Parks and Recreation, the concerns might not be budgetary, but administrative. The biggest change in 2014 is the departure of Paul Simmons, Parks and Recreation director since the d... — Updated 10/31/2013
Little change in Cheney general fund budgets
Budget season has officially begun in Cheney, although city staff have been working on numbers for some time now. At its Oct. 22 meeting, City Council members heard presentations from departments that rely on general fund income,... — Updated 10/31/2013