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With the retirement July 1 of Superintendent Larry Keller the Cheney School District once again finds itself searching for a new leader. Keller was a wonderful selection in 2008 to take over for Mike Dunn and has done a magnificent job leading the growing district through some big changes. He showed himself to be a true community individual by living in the district and getting involved in organizations like Rotary, Kiwanis and the West Plains Chamber of Commerce, where he served on the board of directors. Those qualities of...
CHENEY Feb. 12 A two-vehicle non-injury collision occurred on the zero hundred block of West Fifth Street. Feb. 13 Brett L. Fagan, 50, was arrested for domestic violence- related assault on the 1200 block of First Street. Diabetic equipment was found on the 1100 block of Washington Street. A skate boarder hit a vehicle on the 100 block of West Second Street. Feb. 14 A black bicycle was found on the 2300 block of First Street. A set of keys was found on the 200 block of Simpson Parkway. An identification card and credit cards...
By JAMES EIK Staff Reporter An adult male was struck and killed by oncoming traffic while crossing Hayford Road in Airway Heights the morning of Feb. 15. Around 5:55 a.m., officers from the Airway Heights Police Department and the Spokane County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the collision, which occurred at 9th Avenue and Hayford Road. They determined the man was crossing Hayford Road in an attempt to reach the bus station on the west side of the street. An SUV traveling south struck him, followed by a second vehicle...
United Methodist Church The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22. The Rev Terry Hall will be at the church from 7-8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. if you would like to be marked with ashes in recognition of Ash Wednesday. Cheney UMC is again having Lenten Soup Suppers. The first one will be this Wednesday, Feb. 22, starting at 6:30 p.m. and will go every Wednesday night until Easter. A simple meal of soups, bread and drinks will be offered for all. Rev. Terry Hall will be leading a discussion immediately after th...
Dennis “Denny” G. Wuesthoff, Sr., a resident of Nine Mile Falls, Wash. passed away on Feb. 17, 2012 in Yuma, Ariz. Denny was born on Oct. 31, 1938 in Chewelah, Wash. the son of George Ernest and Gladine (Williams) Wuesthoff. Denny was raised in Chewelah, Wash. where he attended school. In 1957 he graduated as a 12-year senior from Jenkins High School. Denny then entered the U.S. Air Force and served his country for four years, stationed in Alaska. He was honorably dis...
The Medical Lake High School Booster Club has added another event to its list of fundraising activities. The first annual Pasta Dinner will take place Saturday, March 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Medical Lake Middle School and offer a menu of pasta, salad, bread and drinks, all served by the athletes of Medical Lake High. Tickets are $8 for an individual or a $25 family ticket will admit four. Children 5 and under eat free. Pie will be served for $1 per slice. In addition to an evening of food and fun, this will be an opportunity...
Perfect 7-0 start earns senior BSC honor FROM NEWS SERVICE REPORTS Senior Chad Henninger had a triumphant return to his home state this past weekend, winning back-to-back singles tennis matches against No. 69 Oregon and Big Sky foe Portland State. For his efforts, Henninger was named the Co-Big Sky Player of the Week, which marked the first weekly honor of his career. Henninger shared the award with Sacramento State's Marek Marksoo. Eastern (6-3, 3-0 Big Sky) has earned two conference accolades already this season, as sophomo...
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor Second and third-place performances helped Cheney's wrestling team to its highest overall placement since 2004. The Blackhawks finished with 44 points, good for 14th at Mat Classic XXIV in the Tacoma Dome last weekend. Cameron Schlotter led the way with second at 195 pounds. The junior pinned North Mason's Chase Davis in the opener and advanced with an 11-3 decision over Chehalis' Gage Rife and 3-0 shutout of top-ranked Caleb O'Halek of Olympic to face Centralia's Dana Squibb in Saturday night's...
