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Medical Lake Elementary School students, grades 1-3, recently wrapped up Junior Joggers, a noon recess alternative program, for May 2007. Students ran to complete grade level goals: First grade goal was six miles; second grade nine miles; third grade 12 miles. Students that completed their grade level goal by June 1 also participated in a Fun Run on Monday. Students received “toe” tokens for every mile ran and jogger participants received free water bottles. The total number of miles for first-graders was 637, sec... Full story
World Heritage, a public benefit organization, is seeking local families to host high school students from France, Germany, Thailand, Japan, Russia, Switzerland, Denmark and Italy for the 2007-08 school year. Host families provide room, board and guidance for teenagers living thousands of miles from home. Students are well-screened and are selected based on academic performance, English proficiency, teacher recommendations and personal interviews. Couples, single parents and families with our without children at home are... Full story
During Medical Lake Elementary School's annual carnival held on Saturday, Feb. 10, first-grader Colin Schulte won the school's Principal For The Day drawing. Schulte took over for MLE principal Cindy McSmith on May 31, assuming duties that included greeting classrooms, birthday announcements, inspecting the playground equipment, and congratulating students at the character counts assembly. “Principal” Schulte was invited to have lunch with a second grade class, but felt his schedule was too hectic and dined in his office ins...
• Caitlin McDowell graduated on May 12 from Montana Tech of the University of Montana. She received a bachelor of science degree in safety and health engineering. She is moving to Modesto, Calif. to take the position of safety coordinator for Granite Construction. McDowell is the daughter of Tim and Susan McDowell of Medical Lake, the granddaughter of Fred and Barbara McDowell of Cheney, and the granddaughter of Dick and June Rychalski of Helena, Montana. She graduated in 2003 from Medical Lake High School. • The Eastern Was... Full story
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor It's a deal that's too hard to pass up. Read enough books, and get a chance to win a new bicycle. For students at Cheney's Salnave Elementary School, the Books for Bikes program has proved to be just that – a deal too good to pass up. Since its inception almost two years ago, students in grades first through fifth have read thousands of books, with 12 bikes being given away so far. The reading side of the deal is supplied by the national Accelerated Reader Program, a program available through R...
If your club or organization's meeting time has changed, or you currently are not listed in this column, please let us know. Call 235-6184 CHENEY Al-Anon Meets every Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 639 Elm. For more information, call 235-5385. Alcoholics Anonymous Meets Mondays and Fridays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, corner of Fourth and G streets in Cheney. All meetings are open. For more information, call 235-9015 or 235-5742. The Allen & Trudy Mattausch Veterans of...
Emmanuel Lutheran Church The word “mission” is a noun, which is used in a variety of ways. A group of persons in the act of representing their government is on “a mission.” A talk given to an individual or group (like the military) is on a “mission.” A group of people sent by a church to do religious work is called a “mission.” In English usage, the word “mission” can refer to people, a task, or a place. “Mission” is derived from the Latin verb meaning to “send.” It is to reach out to the world with the love of God. Our s...
My daughter and I were in the mood for a light comedy, so “Because I Said So,” the recently released comedy by Michael Lehmann about a meddling mother and her unmarried daughter, sounded like a good one to rent. Unfortunately, after only a few minutes into it, we both regretted our choice, yet somehow felt compelled to see it through, hoping it would get better. It didn't. The preview we had seen in the theater had already given away much of the predictable plot about the neurotic single mom who places a singles ad for her... Full story
Tiffinee Hunley of Cheney enlisted into the Marine Corps in November 2006. She left for Marine recruit training (boot camp) on Jan. 31, 2007, in Parris Island, SC. Hunley successfully graduated from Marine recruit training on April 27. While home, Hunley completed 22 days of recruiter's assistance at the South Valley Office. On May 21, she reported to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina for Marine combat training. After training, Hunley will report to her military occupation specialty (MOS) at Camp Lejeune for legal services....
LaVERLE McCANDLESS Contributor “Once we become interested in the progress of the plants in our care, their development becomes a part of the rhythm of our lives and we are refreshed by it.” Thalassa Cruso The above quote is so true! You are cruising through the plant departments of different stores, which have end-of-season sales, and see a plant that you do not have in your garden and you just have to have it! You are not sure just what it is but, oh my, it looks like it needs to be taken home and the price is right. Do som...
By LUELLA DOW Contributor Lyle Polack belongs to Chapter G of Goldwing Touring Association, which participates in non-profit motorcycling activities. One of their yearly events is Awareness Day, which this year was held May 12. For the past 26 years, it has been well recognized. Polack is the coordinator. Motorcycle awareness, safety and friendship are emphasized. The net proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. Mailey is the little girl chosen this year. The association raised over $3,100 with over 350 participants plus...
The Cheney Youth Commission – made up of 13 eighth- through 12-graders residing in the Cheney School District – is looking for new members. This group of individuals and volunteers meets twice a month to provide an outlet for youth voice and to share community input with the Cheney Parks Board and City Council. The group also works to develop several community events to benefit Cheney youth. Those interested in serving on the Cheney Youth Commission should contact the Cheney Parks and Recreation Department at 498...
By CARA LORELLO Staff Reporter Last Thursday, the Medical Lake Planning Commission was joined by a handful of local developers attending a public hearing for the first reading of the city's 2007-2025 comprehensive plan, which members approved with a developer's request to have land located northeast of the city limits be reincorporated into the city's revised urban growth area (UGA). The hearing was last of several comp plan reviews before the plan gets presented to the City Council on June 19 for approval to meet the county... Full story
By MIKE HUFFMAN Staff Reporter Local motorists who use the Cheney-Spokane Road dread it every trip. After the leisurely country drive east past Fish Lake and Marshall, there's the drop downhill to U.S. 195. And that's where the fun begins. Motorists looking to head north on 195 to Spokane have to be careful of the high-speed crosstraffic heading both ways. On foggy mornings, or at twilight – just about anytime, really – the maneuver can be tricky, and accidents are not uncommon. That's why Spokane City Council members Mary Ve...
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor Cheney's staff has received news that federal officials have approved a proposal on $1.8 million worth of infrastructure construction for an industrial research park on 38 acres in the south part of the city. But before popping the champagne, there's a caveat. That caveat is it's an approval to submit a recommendation to invite Cheney to submit an application for funding for a project that could open economic doors that could potentially bring hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars to the city. Got... Full story
Eastern Washington University track and field seniors Carolee Gutierrez and David Paul will make their bids for All-America honors when they compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Championships (June 6-9) in Sacramento, Calif. The top eight American finishers earn All-America status at the meet. Their season-best performances rank in the top six nationally in their respective events. Paul competed in the preliminaries of the hammer throw Wednesday (June 6) at 1:45 p.m. The finals will be... Full story
