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What gets someone into a business can be anyone's guess. For the owners of the iconic Wild Bill's Long Bar in Cheney it was simply time to stop shedding all the blood, sweat and tears for someone else. After years of working for others, "It was time to try it ourselves," bar co-owner Greg Hubbard said. Along with business partner Charlie Witte, the Spokane duo have operated Bill's since earlier this year. Both, Witte, a Spokane native, and Hubbard, originally from Coos Bay,...
After nearly a year of record low precipitation, the rains that doused the region this past weekend are a welcome relief. Hopefully they signal something of a trend for the upcoming winter that will jump-start the region out of what the U.S. Weather Service is painting as severe drought. Not only are ski hills in desperate need of snow to recover from possibly their worst season on record — at least in the past 50 or so years — but more importantly for the economy of the sta...
Micah Jones (left) and Korbyn Bevans (right), along with the rest of the Medical Lake High School marching band were performing a rendition of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" during the Medical Lake Cardinals Homecoming football game, Oct. 30....
The Medical Lake School Board breezed through a short agenda at its Oct. 27 meeting. The board approved a resolution to increase Medical Lake High School’s Associated Student Body imprest account — petty cash system — balance by $300. This increased the account’s current balance from $4,500 to $4,800. Superintendent Tim Ames explained the imprest account has an insufficient balance only six cash boxes and cashiers do not have enough change on them when customers pay admission to attend events. He said the $300 increase and mo...
Three Medical Lake Middle School sixth graders have taken it upon themselves to save endangered wildlife. Audrey Stigall, Brianna Fisher and Kylie Pepperman have started two GoFundMe pages in October to help raise money for efforts to help animals on water and land. The girls hope to raise $1,000 for each account. The movement started when Stigall and Fisher were in reading class and thought of the idea to start a fund for helping endangered animals. "At first we wanted to...
Both Cheney and Medical Lake High Schools inducted several students into their respective National Honor Society chapters at separate ceremonies, Nov. 2. Cheney Trevor Babcock, Alecia Brooks, Alexis Brooks, Bridget Calvert, Matthew Christianson, Asiamay Diaz, Colton Dotson, Jeffrey Fix, Hope Gill, Elizabeth Hansen, Jennifer Harbick, Amanda Hosmer, Brooke Hosmer, Callan Hosmer, Andrew Jenkins, Alannah Lewis, Lucille Lunde, Kristie McGourin, Anna Payne, Rylie Pease, Kesley Penny, Joshua Sarsozo, Evan Schultz, KD Skillingstad,...
Associate Superintendent Sean Dotson gave an update of the hiring situation in the Cheney School District at the Oct. 28 board meeting. Dotson said certified staff went up from 301 to 327 full-time equivalent employees, which has been factored into the budget. He said there were 21 staff members who resigned, retired or moved into different positions last year. “It was impressive, we brought in some great people,” Dotson said. Dotson said there are still two open positions. One is for a world language teacher at Windsor Ele...
Betz Elementary carnival Nov. 6 Betz Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association is holding its annual carnival and silent auction on Friday, Nov. 6 at Betz from 5 – 8 p.m. This event is open to the community, so come out and enjoy a fun, family time. There will be pizza, cotton candy, face painting, carnival games, bouncy houses and much, much more. While the kids play, families can get an early start on holiday shopping at the silent auction. All proceeds go towards supporting Betz Elementary PTA. St. John’s Luthe...
Donald Dale Stebbins was born Oct. 25, 1947 in Colville, Wash., to Vern and Neta Stebbins and died Oct. 15, 2015 in Medical Lake at the age of 67 from liver cancer. Don was a loving husband and father. Despite numerous setbacks and health issues, he always maintained a sense of humor and a good attitude. He loved to tell humorous stories and recite funny poems. He enjoyed badminton, ping pong, bowling, pool and riding his motorcycle, until he gave it up following a bad...
James Robert "Jim" Parkhill, age 72, entered into rest Oct. 27, 2015. He was born Sept. 30, 1943 in Wenatchee, Wash., to Jack and Evangeline Parkhill. Jim attended Marshall Elementary School and was a graduate of Cheney High School, class of 1962. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Jim was a loving father, devoted Christian, and an outdoor enthusiast. He will be missed dearly by all of his family and friends. He...
Robert (Rob) Allen Heuschkel passed away in Spokane, Wash., on Oct. 31, 2015. Robert was born to his parents, Dick and Sally in Casper, Wyo., on Aug. 8, 1961. Shortly thereafter his family moved to Everett, Wash. He attended Mariner High School in Everett, Great Falls Community College in Great Falls, Mont., and Spokane Falls Community College. On Dec. 12, 1980, Rob married Tamara Culp. They lived in Great Falls, Gardnerville, Nev., and Cheney. Recently Rob resided in Ephrata, Wash. Rob spent most of his career working in pai...
Emmanuel Lutheran Church The congregation of Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites you to worship with us at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday, Nov. 8. You may also watch our pastor’s sermons on our website www.emmanuelcheney.org or on You Tube at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Cheney. Christian education for grade school through adult begins at 9 a.m. Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites everyone to the women of the church annual holiday bazaar and luncheon this Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. A short list of available items include: crafts, bak...
1 Years Ago Nov. 10, 2005 Allan Gainer earned a resounding victory in the race for Cheney mayor by winning a 58–42 percent of the vote over incumbent Amy Jo Sooy in the general election. After four years as members of the Greater Spokane League, Cheney High School announced it would be moving to the 2A Great Northern League along with Clarkston and West Valley. 20 Years Ago Nov. 9, 1995 Plans were announced for a new shopping center that would be built at the southwest corner of Betz Road and State Highway 904. G...
In 1935, the American Legion and Men’s Commercial Club held a Father-Son supper at the Methodist Church. The musical program was performed by the custodial school band. Learn more about our area’s history at www.cheneymuseum.org....
One of Cheney's annual Halloween attractions is the Golden Hills home of Steve and Kym Grimes, who each year elaborating decorate their Marigold Circle home for trick or treaters. This year's them was "Forest of Skulls," and it proved to again be popular. Cheney City Councilwoman, photographer and Kym Grimes' mom Jill Weiszmann estimated they had close to 1,000 visitors to the home - even with the rain....
City of Cheney • Nov. 6, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0 – 18 months), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Nov. 7, Friends of the Cheney Library Book Sale, community library, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Nov. 9, Dance Class, Wren Pierson Community Center, 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. • Nov. 10, Senior Light Fitness, Wren Pierson Community Center, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Nov. 10, Lego Club, community library, 4 – 5 p.m. • Nov. 10, City Council meeting, City Hall Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Nov. 11, Veterans Day, government offices and pu...
Eastern volleyball hosts Northern Arizona, travels to Idaho Fresh off clinching a bid to the Big Sky Conference Tournament for the first time in four years, the Eastern Washington University volleyball team faces a pair of tough tests this week with matches against Northern Arizona and Idaho. Eastern hosts NAU today, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m., before facing the Vandals in Moscow, Idaho, on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. The Eagles’ match versus the Lumberjacks also marks the final appearance at Reese Court for seniors Ryann Ensrud, A...
CROSS COUNTRY Northeast A League 2015 Final Boy’s Standings Team W L W L Deer Park 7 0 7 0 Lakeside, 9-Mile 6 1 6 1 Medical Lake 5 2 5 2 Riverside 4 3 4 3 Colville 3 4 3 4 Freeman 2 5 2 5 Chewelah 1 6 1 6 Newport 0 7 0 7 Northeast A League 2015 Final Girl’s Standings Team W L W L Deer Park 7 0 7 0 Lakeside 6 1 6 1 Riverside 5 2 5 2 Medical Lake 4 3 4 3 Freeman 3 4 3 4 Colville 2 5 2 5 Chewelah 0 6 0 6 Newport 0 6 0 6 Dist. 7 Championships at Chewelah Golf Course Thursday, Oct. 29 (From athletic.net) Official Team Scores - B...
Medical Lake fell short of its goal to reach the postseason under its first-year head coach Kari Knowlton when the Cardinals split their final pair of Northeast A League matches last week. Given the possibility of squeezing into the playoffs following a 3-1 win at home over Riverside Oct. 27, that hope ended with a tough 3-2 loss at Chewelah last Thursday. After splitting the first two game of the match, 25-18 and 18-25 the Cardinals scored wins 25-19 and 25-20 to earn their...
