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With no public comment received, the Cheney City Council closed its 2015 budget hearing at its regular meeting last Tuesday night, Nov. 25, and proceeded to unanimously adopt the city’s just over $23.37 million budget for the coming fiscal year. The council also approved by a 6-0 vote — Councilman Ryan Gaard’s absence was excused — a resolution setting new water and sewer rates for 2015. The resolution adjusts the base rate for sewer by 5 percent as well as increasing the water usage charge by a similar amount. The council...
The Cheney Police Department is asking the public for any information on the whereabouts of a 15-year-old female who ran away from her Cheney home at approximately 7:30 p.m., Nov. 27. Jacquelynne Rose Doucette has run away on several prior occasions, but she has never stayed away from home this long or gone without contacting family members. She was last seen (on video surveillance) in the Cheney area visiting an arcade on Friday, Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. She may have also been...
William "Bill" Smith, age 87 of Cheney, passed away Nov. 26, 2014 in Spokane. Bill was born May 28, 1927 to David and Eula (Douglas) Smith in Moore Haven, Fla. After World War II started, Bill lied about his age and enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1942 at age 15. The next three years were spent traveling the world and learning to be an electrician. He met Phoebe Pringle, his wife of 68 years, in Seattle and later followed her to Richland, Wash. where they married in 1946 and...
William "Bill" Lester, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. Bill was born July 9, 1932 in Pleasantville, Iowa and settled in Spokane after falling in love with the area while visiting. Bill served in the Navy on the USS Frank E. Evans during the Korean War and ended his 27 years of service in the Navy Reserve. Bill was an avid kite flyer, master kite builder and judged kite competitions. He was one of the founders of Spokane's kite club, "The...
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites you to worship with us this Sunday, Dec. 7 for our “Hanging of the Greens” service. Christian education classes begin at 9 a.m. You may also watch our pastor’s sermons at our website www.emmanuelcheney.org or on YouTube at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Cheney. Please plan to join us for our mid-week advent soup supper and worship services on Wednesdays beginning at 6 p.m. United Church of Christ Three special events of the Christmas season occur this week. In the first...
1 Years Ago Dec. 9, 2004 Area farmers were notified they would be eligible for both state and federal financial aid to assist in paying for damage that occurred following violent spring and summer windstorms which passed through the region May 7 and June 30 packing gusts of over 50 miles per hour. The Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees officially approved formation of a computer and engineering sciences program. This vote came after a $19 million facility to house the program had already been constructed. Sam...
StageWest Community Theater wants to take you back to yesteryear where families gathered in the living room around the radio to listen to their favorite programs. Station SWCT is coming on and could it be that they are performing one of your favorite Christmas programs? Yes, StageWest is performing the classic radio program “It’s A Wonderful Life” written by Phillip Van Doren Stern and adapted by Tony Palermo. Performances are Fridays Dec. 5 and 12, and Saturday Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.; Sundays Dec. 7 and 14 at 3 p.m. with a speci...
All events are free unless posted otherwise. To get your event or meeting in the weekly What’s Happening section send an email with date, time, location and event to [email protected]. City of Cheney • Dec. 4, Christmas Tree Lighting, community library, 5:30 p.m. • Dec. 5, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0 – 18 months), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Dec. 7, Stars Stripes, Boots & Spurs Car Club’s “Santa’s Mystery Gifts, Live Auction and Luncheon,” Bi-Mart Arena Rodeo Grounds building, $10/person, $5...
Since I started living in Cheney about two years ago, I have noticed one overwhelming thing: people have the wrong view of people from the Middle East. Every day I hear someone refer to how different they are or how weird they look. Too many times have I heard them called obscene names that I don’t feel comfortable even to type. They have come here for nothing more than to go to school and get an education or start a new life. Some of the awful things I have heard come from the people of Cheney, some even coming from p...
According to distraction.gov, 3,328 people were killed in car accidents involving distracted driving in 2012. That’s less than a hundred fewer than the year before and those numbers don’t even touch the 421,000 injuries resulting from distracted driving in 2012. Let’s get the life-saving started here, yeah? Don’t think, just answer. If you were navigating a passenger-bearing missile at 70 miles per hour, wouldn’t you want to take a lot of care to make sure you didn’t hit anything along the way? The obvious answer is yes, but...
I have read several letters to the editor complaining about bad driving and parking in Cheney since the school year has began. The authors place the blame for congestion, increased accidents and lack of parking for students attending Eastern Washington University. Yes, the start of the school year has brought in students, many who drive to and from campus on a daily basis. However, contrary to these claims, the illuminated sign posted as you leave Cheney states that there have been zero major traffic accidents in over a...
In a time when drivers in the state of Washington are finally enjoying gasoline prices under $3 a gallon, and still falling, Gov. Jay Inslee thinks adding up to $1 to that price is a good idea. Why when it’s the most affordable time to fill our tanks would the governor want to add more to what is already the fifth highest gas tax in the nation? It is all part of an effort to reduce carbon emissions in order to fight climate change. Also included is cutting electricity from coal-fired power plants and encouraging increased use...
On behalf of the Cheney High School cross country program, we would like to thank the community of Cheney for their support of our 7th annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. There were over 450 walkers, joggers or runners present for this community event that benefits not only the Cheney Food Bank, but also our cross country program at Cheney High School. We would like to especially thank Safeway, and Cheney Trading Company for turkeys/food donated as door prizes for this event, as well as Jim Missel and Stan Kerr who...
The Medical Lake High School leadership class completed the first phase of their "Backpack Buddies" project. The class received $100 from Spokane Teacher's Credit Union (STCU) to puchase backpacks and food for kids who qualify for free and reduced lunch. The Junior League of Spokane also donated cookbooks. The class is one of 15 teams that are in the running to win a $2,500 grant from STCU. From left to right: Emma Stockton, Morgan Chitwood, Ted Koch, Skylar Hone and Halle...
Michael Anderson Elementary announced their students of the month for October. The trait of the month was responsibility. Student of the Month: Tyler Askins, Audrey Perryman, Hayley Solis, London Branch, Keahi Brito, Gabriel Burke, Isabelle Gonzalez, Bryce Delange, Jerica Sutton, Kiara Vinson, Markest Haugh, Nathaniel Barr, Madison Thibideau, Abigail Hill, Kennedy Prescott, Bella Bracken, Avery Fies, Brenna Bracken, Chris Love and Noah Young. Elite Eagles: Sanoe Alsadon, Julia Rumsey, Isabelle Gonzalez, Brooklyn Howley, Kayly...
Cheney Middle School announced their honor roll for the 2014-15 fall quarter. Sixth-Grade 4.0 GPA — Katelyn Alderson, Jonathan Bailey, Sofia Day, Charles Gerber, Moriah Hallin, Marisity Jagim-Kern, Andrew Kennedy, Kayli Lucas, Marlena Mizzoni, Sierra Peone, Hope Schneider, Beckett Schoenleber, Mayah Spakousky, Avery Stark, Dylan Straley, Van Vega, Sarianne Winters and Lauryn Woller. 3.9 — 3.5 GPA — Isabelle Adams, Summer Ambute, Chandler Ameny, Athena Apodaca, Evelyn Barlow, Aiden Carver, Emily Clausen, Caitlin Cunni...
A Colbert, Wash. man was still on life support as of press time Tuesday, Dec. 2, after a rollover collision on State Route 904 on Nov. 24. According to a Washington State Patrol news release, Brandon Michael Morris, 23, was westbound on SR 904 just after 9 p.m. when the gold 1985 Oldsmobile Calais he was driving left the road to the south and struck a rock wall. The vehicle then rolled and came to rest in the westbound lane. Morris was airlifted to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane with unspecified injuries and was...
CHENEY Nov. 25 A smart phone was found on the 700 block of West First Street. Second-degree theft was reported on the 500 block of Short Road. Jewelry, cash and gift cards were stolen from a vehicle. Indecent liberties were reported at the Cheney High School. Charges are pending. Third-degree malicious mischief was reported on the 2600 block of Bethany Street. Nov. 24 An attempted suicide was reported on the 600 block of Chestnut Street. The individual was voluntarily committed. Third-degree malicious mischief was reported...
Cheney Outreach Christmas Gifts for Cheney Kids volunteer coordinator Sally Shamp says there are several changes with this year's 13th annual drive to collect presents for local youth. What's uncertain is what those changes may mean. "Some are good, some we don't know yet," Shamp said. One of the major changes has Shamp and other toy drive volunteers concerned. That is the lack of gifts sitting in the collection boxes at 23 area businesses, churches and other organizations....
Although the Medical Lake Pizza Factory, located at 123 S. Broad St. changed ownership over the summer, residents might have noticed little change. Ami Davis, who owns the restaurant with her husband Aaron, purchased the Pizza Factory from Joe and Sandy O'Hagan in July. Aside from continuing to serve pizza, pasta and salad bar, as well as catering, Davis said they wanted to stick with the restaurant's family atmosphere. "That's Pizza Factory's mantra, if you will," Davis...
CHS Drama presents musical The Cheney High School Drama Department presents, “Sing for Your Supper,” a musical that according to production adviser Rita Tingey is full of “hilarious” situations. Centering around the swing music of the 1930s and 1940s, “Sing for Your Supper” is about a producer of a musical nobody wants to do, who eventually gets engaged to four different girls in one night. The student-lead production runs at the high school’s Little Theater, Dec. 5 and 6, and Dec. 12 and 13. Curtain time is 7 p.m. each per...
At a special Nov. 19 meeting, the Airway Heights City Council set some goals and objectives in hope of growing the city and improving the way it communicates with its residents. The council selected eight main goals, based on feedback from residents and staff for the next two years. These include: ● Expanding recreational improvements and programs. ● Enhancing public safety improvements to meet the needs of the community. ● Implementing plans to improve the safety, use and looks of the highway. ● Developing multimo...
Things are a little different at Monterey Pub n' Grub, Cheney's newest restaurant. All it takes is a glance at the menu to figure that out. With names like "Hip Hugger," "Junkyard Dog," and "Thai One On," it's clear owners Ray Wilson and Misty Staley operate with a different frame of mind when it comes to dining. "We live by a motto, 'we're in the business of fun,'" Wilson said. Take for instance a pizza called "Chinese Downhill," named for an activity Wilson and friends perfo...
The Airway Heights City Council was one-step closer to finishing the budget season at its Dec. 1 meeting. City Manager Albert Tripp gave a presentation on the capital expenditures, proposed positions and maintenance and operations items for the 2015 budget. One item Tripp highlighted was the contract between Airway Heights and Spokane County for detention services. Tripp said the city estimated up to $102,000 for the contract in the budget. He added that the city received an updated estimate for 2015 from the county in the...
News of groundbreaking on a proposed $26 million shuttle loading grain terminal near Four Lakes Nov. 14 surprised city of Cheney officials — and they are hoping project proponents talk to them soon about the potential for more rail traffic through the city. The project at the intersection of Craig Road and Medical Lake-Four Lakes Road will have a storage capacity of 2 million bushels. By using a loop-track design, it will also enable assembling of 110-car long shuttle trains that will use 6.9 miles of track on the s...
