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CHENEY – A former Ritzville woman has found her calling at Eastern Washington University. Courtney Bilodeaux, 30, now of Cheney, has been named associate athletic director for academic success at Eastern Washington University. "As a two time alumni and student athlete, I am looking forward to being a part of Eagle athletics and being a part of the department more closely," she said last week. Bilodeaux, who lived in Cheney until second-grade, moved to Ritzville when her dad g...
CHENEY-Monica Jaenicke was named assistant athletic director for communications for Eastern Washington University on Oct. 1. Jaenicke, 29, of Airway Heights, is the only woman football sports information director at the Big Sky Conference. She had been acting in the role since Dave Cook's retirement in July, "I am grateful for this opportunity and getting to replace Dave Cook, who was a mentor of mine since I was a student is an honor," she said. Outside of her new role, she...
Whether you live in Airway Heights, Cheney or Medical Lake, there’s plenty of Halloween fun planned for this coming weekend. In Cheney and Tyler, three different “trunk or treat” events are on tap. Cheney Conoco’s second annual event is from 5-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29. The event at 2654 First Street will feature classic cars decorated and lined up with trunks full of candy. On All Hallow’s Eve, Sunday, Oct. 31, The Speakeasy restaurant at 809 First Street will have its trunk-or-treat event from 2-6 p.m. And in Tyler, the next...
MEDICAL LAKE — The 2021 high school Homecoming king and queen will be crowned during halftime of Friday night’s home football game against Newport. The new reigning royalty will be selected from among the Homecoming court, according to Athletics Director, Davin Perry. Although the official senior crown winners will remain secret until that time, the school has released the names of underclass royalty and senior crown contenders. Three sets of contenders will be vying for the crown of king and queen, he said. Seniors in the...
MEDICAL LAKE — If you see some crazy outfits being sported around town, it’s because Spirit Week is underway at the high school this week, with This year’s theme is “Dancing Through the Decades,” school officials said, noting onlookers may see students dressing up in styles from previous decades. On Wednesday, students were to go “back in time” to the 1980s for “Rock versus Neon” day. Students dressed up like their favorite ‘80s rock stars and sport neon hair and clothing. The Homecoming bonfire was also scheduled for 7 p.m....
RITZVILLE — Drought conditions affected most Eastern Washington wheat farmers during this past growing season. While statewide yields are down by 40%, the North-Central region is down by 50%. Wheat production remains the same at 2.3 million acres, officials said. Moreover, 2021 yields plummeted to 39.1 bushels per acre, down from 72.4 bushels in 2020. Official statewide data is being released in December. The lack of rainfall is causing high protein content in soft white wheat, according to Michelle Hennings, Washington Wheat...
RICHLAND – Cheney swimmers brought home a few first-place finishes Oct. 16 from their first trip to the Class 3A Mid-Columbia Conference Championship Meet. Freshman Lauren Howe and junior May Peterson paced the Blackhawks (5-1) in the event at George Prout Pool. Howe had a pair of first-place finishes in the 50-meter freestyle with a time of 25.92 and 100-meter freestyle with a time of 56.88 Peterson won gold in the 200-meter individual medley with a time of 2:05.91 and in the 100-meter backstroke with a time of 55.63. S...
CHENEY – Entrepreneur Carlos Fuentes is a solid example of a small town success story. At 25, Fuentes operates several businesses in the area. When he moved from Mexico to California at 15 years old, he could barely speak English. He lived in Massachusetts for his sophomore year of high school, but ended up completing his junior year at Ferris High School in Spokane before graduating from Cheney High School. Shortly after graduating, Fuentes opened the only used car lot in t...
CHENEY – A local boy and girl will be crowned Homecoming King and Queen during the halftime show of the home football game Friday night. The crowning will be among the highlights of the annual Homecoming celebration here. Seniors Ben Rowe and Jenna Mansfield will be crowned king and queen, respectively. The remaining 2021 Homecoming Royal Court includes senior princes Luke Hurd and Noah Jackson and senior princesses Grace Hammermeister and Tomei Vega. The Duke is Sam Laughton...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Airway Heights Day on Saturday, Oct. 9 at Sunset Park. Airway Heights Day is both a fun-filled family event and a fundraiser, according to parks Director J.C. Kennedy Although planning of the annual event has been difficult since the onset of the pandemic, the director said staff managed to pull it together. “It gives the community a chance to come out and have fun at the local park,” he said. Several area businesses and non-profits will be there, and the event...
