Looking Back

10 Years Ago

Sept. 27, 2007

The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded a $1.48 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) investment to Cheney to help build a 38-acre research and industrial park located at West First Street.

Medical Lake City Council members granted a six-month exception to the residency requirement on Police Chief Tony Harbolt’s current contract in light of a family situation cited in a letter of request from the chief to the council.

Airway Heights residents Tanya Dashiell and Barron Williamson received confirmation of appointment from Mayor Matthew Pederson by the City Council to fill vacated positions on the city Planning Commission.

After taking four years off to finish school, Nicole Bender decided to re-enter Cheney’s coffee business as owner of Bahama Joe’s on Betz Road.

20 Years Ago

Oct. 2, 1997

The Medical Lake School District’s fourth graders scored higher than the state average in all four categories of the state assessment test.

Reid School students were out in force for their annual fun run, sponsored by the school’s PTO. Money raised through pledges went toward programs and equipment for the school.

The Medical Lake High School boy’s cross country team earned a first place title against Newport, Pullman, Colfax, Deer Park, Davenport and Freeman in a 5,000-meter meet.

30 Years Ago

Oct. 1, 1987

The look at the end of the Farmers and Merchants Businesses Center at the edge of Cheney was quickly changing as yet another building was springing to life. The major tenant would be Radio Shack.

Bale Realty of Medical Lake converted to Re/Max West Plains Realty. The office was still located in the Professional Building on Jefferson and would be operated by present owner Art Bale.

Following Cheney High’s football victory at Pullman, four players were singled out for honors. “Stick of the Week” went to Brandon Millsap and Clifton Mehaggey, while “Block of the Week” honors went to Steve Emtman and Henri LamBeau.

40 Years Ago

Sept. 29, 1977

Mayor Gerald Blakley moved to schedule a public hearing on a proposed juvenile delinquent group home. The group home was planned for 317 College Ave.

The Cheney Education Association and school district negotiating teams were close to settlement on the issue of salaries. The CEA was proposing a base salary of $10,400 per year while the district was offering $9,521.

The EWU board of trustees recognized Professor Orland Killin for his 50 years on the Eastern campus. Killin first arrived as a first-grade student in the Normal Training School.

50 Years Ago

Sept. 28, 1967

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service granted a five-day extension of Washington’s dove and pigeon hunting season.

R. Sargent Shriver, brother-in-law of the late President Kennedy and director of the Peace Corps, participated in the dedication of the new John F. Kennedy Memorial Library on the Eastern Washington State Campus.

Art Collyar, owner/operator of the Beehive Restaurant was honored with the “Industry Service Award” from the Restaurant and Hotel Industry of the state of Washington.