10 Years Ago
June 4, 2009
During their regular meeting on May 28, the Medical Lake Planning Commission revamped more guidelines to the resource lands and critical areas section included in the city’s comprehensive plan chapter on zoning. This move came at the recommendation of the state Department of Ecology.
A kayaking accident on North Idaho’s Marble Creek claimed the life of an Eastern Washington University professor.
Throughout their 2A state tournament run, the Cheney soccer team’s bend-but-don’t-break defense mostly held firm against opponent’s pressure, providing enough time for the Blackhawks’ offense to find ways to score.
Michelle Coombs of the Eastern Washington University track and field team competed at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I championships from June 10-13 in Fayetteville, Ark.
20 Years Ago
June 3, 1999
A unanimous decision, rendered by the three Spokane County commissioners, prohibited the use of motorized boats on Meadow Lake.
Spokane County Sheriff Mark Sterk told Medical Lake City Council members Tuesday night that it is the Sheriff Office’s intent to start charging the city for police dispatch services.
Medical Lake sophomore, Ali Geffre, golfed her way to state championship tournament play in Toppenish.
30 Years Ago
June 8, 1989
Labor relations were at an all-time low within one cityof Cheney department, as three grievances had been filed and a couple more might be headed to arbitration.
The Cheney School District held its second annual staff recognition program honoring the district’s teachers, administration and classified staff.
Sign-ups were still being taken for Blackhawk Basketball Camp, which ran weekdays from June 14-30 at the Cheney High School gym.
40 Years Ago
June 7, 1979
Over 1,200 candidates for master’s and bachelor’s degrees graduated in the 89th annual spring quarter commencement at Eastern Washington University June 8 at 7 p.m.
Cheney Mayor Tom Trulove has announced the appointments of four people to chair task committees related to the city’s proposed Community and Economic Development Plan.
The Medical Lake Town Council learned that the city’s postal service was due for some changes but would probably never include door-to-door deliveries.
Eastern Washington University senior Steve Kiesel from Tacoma placed fifth in the 800 meters at the NCAA Division II track meet and was accorded All-American honors for his effort.
50 Years Ago
June 5, 1969
Kelly’s Tavern was undergoing complete refinishing and refurbishing and was closed for remodeling and installing new equipment.
Dr. James A. Johnson and Dr. Oscar E. Johnson were pleased to announce the association of Dr. Everett McCowan in their dental practice.
Eastern Washington State College sent nine athletes to National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national meets in June.
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