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By LaVERLE McCANDLESS Contributor “Cherish all your happy moments, they make a cushion for old age.” Christopher Morley What do we all do when it is too hot to stay outside and putter? Some people go to the movies to stay cool. Gardeners keep on gardening, they just get out earlier in the morning when it is cooler to weed, deadhead, pick produce, check out the plants, look for those slimy trails slugs leave behind, make sure every plant is doing what it should be doing and some write in their garden journals. How many of you... Full story
By LUELLA DOW Contributor Delight: something that gives great pleasure or joy. Not a bad definition for a scoop or two of homemade “super premium” ice cream in your favorite flavor. Fred and Gail Pollard, most recently from Florida, made a quick scan of Cheney, rolled up their sleeves and transformed a little shop on First Street into Cheney Delights. Of course, it took more than the wand of a fairy godmother to bring it about. In Florida, the Pollards were the managers for low-income property. “It ground us down,” Fred Po... Full story
Medical Lake High School Class of 1977's 30-year high school reunion committee needs your reservations for their upcoming reunion, which runs Saturday and Sunday, July 28-29, 2007. Saturday's events include a 6 p.m. class dinner banquet (location to be announced), followed by an 11 a.m. potluck at Waterfront Park in Medical Lake (open to all MLHS classes). Please R.S.V.P. by calling Melody at (509) 838-2340....
Professional forklift drivers in eastern Washington are invited to compete July 28 in a forklift rodeo at Spokane Community College. Those who place first, second and third will win prizes ranging from $100 to $300. In all, the top seven drivers will receive a cash prize. Employers are encouraged to sponsor in-house competitions and send their best drivers. Participation is limited to the first 30 drivers who register. The top five individual qualifiers from each of three regional competitions – in Pasco, Spokane and S...
On Saturday, July 21, Medical Lake Police Department will host its second annual Fun Run to benefit the Special Olympics of Washington, all proceeds going to support athletes in Medical Lake. The Fun Run starts at 10 a.m. at Waterfront Park in Medical Lake. The run is approximately 3 miles around the Medical Lake trail. Participants should arrive a half hour early to check in. Entry fee is $20, covers all fees including a short-sleeve T-shirt for participants. Registrations accepted now and on the day of the event. There is...
With more days of high temperatures still to come, the Spokane Regional Health District has issued a health advisory for heat-related illness. Although anyone at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others. “Heat can cause very serious medical problems for anyone, but those most at risk for heat-related illness are the very young, the elderly and people with chronic medical conditions,” Bill Edstrom, epidemiologist for the Spokane Regional Health District, stated in a pre...
By MIKE HUFFMAN Staff Reporter Spokane Transit Authority was recently awarded a grant from the Washington state Department of Ecology to reduce diesel engine emissions on many of its buses. The grant was initially awarded in 2006 for $121,500 – specifically, to install crankcase filtration systems. That figure was increased, however, to $268,500 to allow for the installation of additional equipment. By the end of the summer, 83 buses in STA's fleet will be completely retrofitted with the new emissions components. These s...
By MIKE HUFFMAN Staff Reporter The city of Airway Heights will get just a little bit bigger. The Airway Heights City Council unanimously agreed Monday night to kick start annexation proceedings for nearly eight acres of property west of Craig Road and north of Highway 2. After a request by William Berry, the council approved a resolution accepting the letter of intent to commence annexation procedures for Berry's 3.93 acres, which include a gas station and convenience store. In addition, the adjacent Travelers Casualty...
Photo by Mike Huffman Fire destroys home A fire, which started in the garage, destroyed a home Friday at 8215 S. Sherman, just off the Cheney-Spokane Road and east of Marshall. The fire began about 2 p.m. in the garage and was fully involved by the time firefighters arrived to put out the blaze. No one was injured, according to Bruce Holloway, District 3 fire chief. While the hot, windy day kept other fire districts busy, Holloway reported that District 3 only responded to a few small brush fires, one caused by a downed...
The Cheney High School class of 1997 is planning several events for its 10-year reunion Aug. 3-4. A meet and greet session is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 3, at 8 p.m. at The Basement, 315 First St. in downtown Cheney. Must be 21 or older to attend. Saturday, Aug. 4, will be a family social from noon to 2 p.m. at the CHS football field. Bring family and friends and a picnic lunch and enjoy playing many fun games. A formal social will be held from 7-11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4, at The Bing Crosby Theatre (formerly The Met), 901...
The city of Cheney has arranged a training session on fair housing issues this coming Monday, July 23, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Cheney's City Hall council chambers. Marley Eichstaedt, executive director of the Northwest Fair Housing Alliance will conduct the meeting. The Northwest Fair Housing Alliance was established to eliminate housing discrimination and to ensure equal housing opportunities for the people of Washington through education, counseling and advocacy. NWFHA provides comprehensive fair housing training for...
The final chapter of the Harry Potter series will also mark the end of the Eagle Outpost at Brewster Hall before it relocates to campus later this summer. The Harry Potter midnight release party starts at 9 p.m. on Friday, July 20, and ends at 1 a.m. Saturday, July 21. The event will celebrate the highly anticipated “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” which can be reserved at the Outpost before the release date. Kafka Coffee will concoct special treats for the party, including polly juice potion and chocolate covered fro...
Vacation Bible School July 30 – Aug. 3 St. John's Lutheran Church in Medical Lake is holding Vacation Bible School beginning Monday, July 30, and concluding Friday, Aug.3. This year's theme is “Listen up – God's Calling.” School times are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade, (who will need to bring a sack lunch also) and 9-11 a.m. for children age 4 to preschool. St. John's Lutheran Church is located at 223 S. Hallett St. For more information, call 299-4114, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. W... Full story
Three Cheney downtown businesses will join together July 20 for a Harry Potter Festival in celebration of J.K. Rowling's release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” Tree of Knowledge Bookstore, Cheney Delights and Pita Pit will have special activities and drawings in recognition of the final installment of the Harry Potter seven-book series. The movie, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” will be released a week earlier. “I expect to see a lot of people of all ages to join in this celebration,” Tree of Kno... Full story
By MIKE HUFFMAN Staff Reporter Phyllis Roberts, the wife of the Cheney West Side Chapel pastor, was killed instantly in a head-on collision three miles east of Morton, Wash., shortly after 9 p.m. on July 10. Terry Roberts, 51, was admitted to Morton General Hospital with fractured ribs following the wreck – which occurred after an oncoming car crossed the centerline – but was released shortly afterward, according to a report released by the Washington State Patrol. He has returned and is recovering at his home in Spokane. Phy... Full story
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor Late July in Medical Lake means many things, most of them outdoors, and in this case it's the eighth annual Medical Lake Tennis Thon. The 16-hour serve and volley fundraiser is taking place Wednesday, July 25, from noon to midnight and again on Thursday, July 26, from 8 a.m. to noon at the high school tennis courts on Lefevre Street. The event offers fun-filled opportunities for playing tennis, learning a little about the game, and watching matches between city officials and experienced players while...
Glass bead artist Thersa Lautenslager prepares a new work at the Lavender and Herb Festival held last Saturday and Sunday at the Christmas Tree farm on SR-904 south of Four Lakes.... Full story
By CARA LORELLO Staff Reporter State Route 902 from Medical Lake to the Interstate 90 interchange will be under construction for chip and fog seal improvements starting Monday, July 23, as one of several Spokane area road projects Washington State Department of Transportation has scheduled for its eastern region. Central Washington Construction based in Moses Lake was awarded a $4,891,540 bid from WSDOT to complete seal projects to portions of state highways 902, 904, 231, 28, 25, 23 and 21 this year. Work is underway with co...
A member of the Mountain View Gymnastics and All-Star Cheerleading squad does a a cartwheel for spectators at Saturday's Cheney Rodeo Parade. Hot temperatures didn't keep people away and from having a great time....
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor Hot weather and very dry conditions have led Spokane County officials to declare a 60-day burning ban, effective last Friday, July 13. Spokane County Building Official Jim Manson, who is also the county's Fire Marshal, ordered the ban, which prohibits open burning and recreational fires within unincorporated areas of the county. The ban does not include use of backyard barbecues, chimneas and other patio/deck warmers as long as approved fuel sources like seasoned wood, briquettes or propane are used....
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor It's official. The Cheney Hangout is now open and ready for business – the business of keeping kids off the street and engaged in fun, safe activities. The popular after school destination for youth ages 9-13 reopened its doors with an open house last Thursday after being closed for over a year and relocating from Eastern Washington University's Brewster Hall to more spacious digs at Cheney's Wren Pierson Building. While the city will provide space for the Hangout, staff from EWU's children's s...
