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One of the best basketball stories in recent times at Eastern Washington University might never have happened had it not been for some true brotherly love. Bogdan Bliznyuk needs no reminders of what brother Dima has sacrificed to see him come from off most everyone's recruiting radar to becoming both EWU's and the Big Sky Conference's all-time leading scorer with 2,169 points. On the March 5 EWU Coaches Show in Cheney, hosted by broadcaster Larry Weir, Dima Bliznyuk shared a...
Another Medical Lake team has taken home a state championship, not with sweat and muscle, but with brain power. The high school Knowledge Bowl squad are now the owners of bragging rights after their 14-13 victory over La Center High School in competition staged in Arlington, Wash. earlier this month. "It wound up being a pretty exciting ending because at the end La Center had 13 points and we had 14," Tara Feider, the team's co-coach said. The drama came into play when a...
Grocery Outlet in Airway Heights is currently offering a military discount on Mondays for all active and retired military families and veterans. But Dylan and Tanja Hartung are hoping to offer it every day soon. The store is running a contest on their Facebook page to reach 4,000 likes and once they achieve that mark, they will offer the discount every day. "This contest isn't just reserved for military to help promote the Facebook page, but really is for anyone who is...
Using information gathered from a public input process, Spokane Transit Authority is moving forward with proposed route changes - including several affecting riders in Cheney and on the West Plains. At the March 20 City Council meeting, STA's director of planning and development, Karl Otterstrom, outlined those changes taking place to Cheney's service. Once approved by STA's board of directors, those changes are scheduled to go into effect this September. STA had 1,985...
The March 20 Medical Lake City Council meeting got off to both a late, and somewhat slow start. Called to order about five minutes past the customary 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Shirley Maike, as members and staff raced in from other meetings, it took another 10 minutes to get into regular agenda items, minus Councilman John Merrick who had an excused absence. On additions to the agenda, council was first asked by member John Paikuli to cancel the April 3 meeting due to the...
The Cheney High School boys soccer team is very familiar with shootouts this season and they added another one to their belt with a 3-2 win at Clarkston on March. 20. “We had a rough start,” head coach Rene Caro said in an email. “We looked sluggish and completely out of tune. We were trying to play at 100 mph and found little to no success. Clarkston came out with lots of energy and took advantage of our mental lapses.” The Bantams had a 2-0 lead going into halftime, but Cheney came out in the second half and scored in the...
After matches being postponed for different reasons, the Cheney High School boys tennis team finally started off the season with a 6-1 win over Lakeside on March 20. “It was definitely a good start,” head coach Jesse Erickson said. “We are looking strong and we have a great group of guys. Overall, I was really pleased with our first match.” Senior Dixon Gerber started off singles competition at the No. 1 spot by defeating Jacob Spence 6-4, 6-1. Senior Hunter Pohl continued that success in the second singles spot with a win o...
What’s that they say about “age being a state of mind?” Just a few weeks away from that magical Medicare birthday, I once again experienced that concept last weekend playing in the Spokane Oldtimers Hockey Tournament at Eagles Ice-A-Rena. As I lined up for a faceoff with Team Grey (how appropriate) at my preferred right-wing position, there came a gentle tap of a stick on my shin pads and a smile from inside his helmet visor. Next to me was a guy pushin’ 80 — Gordie Turlik. B...
Like their male counterparts, the Cheney High School girls track and field team is huge — with a turnout of over 80 athletes; something that could give them a decided advantage when it comes to meet scoring. Also like the boys, the Blackhawk ladies have returning talent, experience and a goal for the season — that of achieving a state title. After winning the Great Northern League regular season crown, and a District 7 title, Cheney’s girls finished fourth at 2A state at Mount Tahoma High School. Given Cheney’s size and exp...
Cheney • March 31, Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt, Salnave Park, 11 a.m. • April 5, Kiwanis meeting, Sessions Village Clubhouse 2229 N. Sixth St., 7 a.m. • April 5, Ladies Auxiliary, 116 College Ave., 6 p.m. Airway Heights • March 30, April 2 and 4, SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) for active adults 65+, Airway Heights Community Center 13120 West 13th Ave., 9 – 10 a.m. • March 26, City Council meeting, 1208 South Lundstrom St., 5:30 p.m. • April 3, Kiwanis meeting, community library, noon. • April 5, Art: What’s Pointill...
Cheney Kiwanis Easter Egg hunt March 31 Cheney’s Kiwanis Club is holding its annual Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31. The hunt begins sharply at 11 a.m. for kids from toddlers to age 10. The hunt takes place at Salnave Park. Come join in the fun, hunt for candied goodies and prizes and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Medical Lake Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt March 31 The Medical Lake Kiwanis Club is holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31, at Waterfront Park. The hunt begins sharply at 11 a.m., with k...
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites you to worship with us during Holy Week. Visitors are expected. Join us for Maundy Thursday worship on Thursday, March 29 at 5:30 p.m. as we recognize that with nightfall our Lenten observation comes to an end, and we gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the three days of Jesus’ death and resurrection. At the heart of the Maundy Thursday liturgy is Jesus’ commandment to love one another. As Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, we are called to fol...
1 Years Ago March 27, 2008 It was announced that Cheney would hold its first annual Mayfest, featuring a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, live music and beer garden. Mayfest replaced Cheneyfest, which was a fall festival that started in 2006. Carl Schwenn, an electrician for the Cheney School District, had portions of his art collection displayed throughout the school district maintenance building and Cheney middle and high schools. Schwenn and his collection was set to be...
In the last article, I discussed some of the symptoms and causes of Ocular Surface Disease, or dry eye as it is usually called. Now let’s study some of the ways you can prevent damage from happening to the eye surface. As I mentioned before, blinking fully so the eyelids touch every 10-15 seconds help supply the eye surface with lubricating fluids. Recent studies with high speed cameras show that when you blink the eyelids not only touch, but also move past each other, which helps mix the oils from top and bottom with the w...
Many issues surrounding conservation are decided at the time of farm bill renewal. Working lands conservation programs in the farm bill offer an important opportunity for farmers and ranchers to increase stewardship on their land without impacting their bottom lines. For example, the Conservation Stewardship Program and the Environmental Quality Incentive Program support farmers in implementing new conservation practices, and the Conservation Reserve Program offers valuable options for enrolling marginally productive lands....
I have watched with interest as students across the country demonstrated to bring attention to the rising number of senseless school shootings. The national media reported these demonstrations as anti-gun protests. I listened closely to student interviews and for the most part they didn’t advocate bans on guns or even reform of laws allowing gun ownership. They asked for an end to the violence. An end to violence does not equate to a ban on guns except for those who are predisposed to ban guns anyway. It could very well be t...
Most of the 2.5 million annual Alamo visitors focus on the epic 1836 battle in which a small band of brave Texans was eventually overrun by the Mexican army. Folk heroes like Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and William Travis were among the Texans killed while fighting for independence from Mexico. However, the Alamo is more than a small Spanish-style church depicted on tourism brochures which barely withstood a 13-day pummeling from Mexican cannons. It is a large complex built...
Last week I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with three Cheney High School students who are involved in the student-led movement that emerged in response to the shootings at Marjory Stoneman High School in Parkland, Fla. Feb. 14. The three young women, who I won’t name right now, organized a walkout and a 17-minute period of silence at the school in remembrance of those killed last month. And they took part in last Saturday’s Spokane-area edition of the national March for Our Lives, organized by Parkland sur...
Governor signs bill to expand higher education funding Students seeking financial assistance to pursue a certificate or degree through a professional-technical program will now have the same scholarship opportunities as those planning to attend four-year institutions. Sixth District Rep. Jeff Holy (R-Cheney) introduced House Bill 1452 to expand the current Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) program to include low-income students obtaining certificates and degrees outside a typical four-year college program....
The Medical Lake Lions Club’s 40th annual “Only Fools Run at Midnight Fun Run” is accepting applications. The run will offer glow run items, a costume contest and an after party at the Medical Lake Pizza Factory. It begins at Medical Lake High School, covers approximately 3.5 miles on lighted streets between April 7 and 8. A registration form can be downloaded and mailed with a check to MLLC, PO Box 220, Medical Lake, WA 99022 or if you would like to pay by credit, you can register online at www.databareve...
Cheney High School Spanish teacher Marissa Sheldon could no doubt use a relaxing day at a spa, given her schedule. However, the native of Brazil recently decided that her Spanish Club could use it - at least what it costs - more. Besides teaching, Sheldon is also a Realtor, having received her license in 2012 and sold for Coldwell Banker and Tomlinson West Plains. Recently, Sheldon sold three houses for Hayden Homes, and in recognition of the achievement, the company rewarded...
By GRACE POHL Staff Intern The sixth annual “Food for Fines” at the Spokane County Library District is approaching on April 8-14. There will be 10 libraries participating in the event including Airway Heights, Cheney and Medical Lake for the West Plains area. “We’re inviting everyone to celebrate with a donation of food,” Jane Baker, communication and development director for the Spokane County Library District said. “Donations go to the Second Harvest Food Bank and other regional food banks serving Spokane County and reduce...
The weather still may carry threats of winter, but city of Cheney officials are beginning to look past the bluster to the heat of the upcoming projects season — one that will include a large mixture of public and private work. The Public Works Department will be engaged in the lion’s share of work, beginning with the $1.8 million redrilling of the city’s well 3 later in the summer. The well, drilled in 1960 and located on Erie Street, originally was a high-producer but fell off several years ago due to what officials think...
At the March 26 Airway Heights City Council study session meeting, the board discussed creating a liaison role for boards and commissions. Councilman Dave Malet had expressed interest in creating a liaison role for each board and commission that council members currently occupy seats. The purpose of the role is to increase engagement and communication between the organizations. The city of Airway Heights currently has five standing boards (Advisory Park Board, Youth Advisory Commission, Senior Advisory Commission and...
The following are students who have won PACE, Bringing Up Grades and I Can awards from Hallett Elementary. February Kindergarten: Danker: Andrew Freeman, Zoey Aiken. Musselwhite: Nkechukwu Okemgbo, Makenzye Passinetti, Kaleb Burch. Williams: Natalie Dial, Brady Condon, Alejandra Ramon. Haase: Autumn LaBonte, Jaxon Milender, Arianna Ramson. First Grade: Coriell: Briar Hull, Amelia Brown. Myers: Marie Rauscher, Braylen Wattam, Chandler Ellis, Devine: Brynlee Farnsworth, Ryley Russell, Pavel Parvanov. Coins: Autumn Brant, Zoey...
