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MEDICAL LAKE – Farmer's markets across the region are in full swing, and the same can be said for the Medical Lake Farmer's Market. In its second year of operation, the market is still new. Organizers are looking to help the event grow in both vendors and customers. The market opened for the season on June 3, and will run the first and third Saturdays of each month through October 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. According to Erin Bishop, the market manager, the market is sponsored b...
MEDICAL LAKE – An old school band known as one of the regions premiere bluegrass bands will be taking the stage as one of the performances at the Blue Waters Bluegrass festival. Custer's Grass Band was originally formed in 1976, and they are noted as recording the first bluegrass album originating from the Pacific Northwest. That album includes special instrumental contributions by a Grammy winning fiddler from the northwest, Mark O'Connor. "We are really excited to have t...
MEDICAL LAKE – The annual Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival is coming back to Waterfront Park in Medical Lake August 11-13. According to organizers the weekend will be filled with live music, music workshops and vendors galore. Blue Waters is a non-profit group that started in 2002 that puts the show on every year, except for a brief two-year hiatus through the COVID pandemic. Being a non-profit means the group is fully funded by donations and community support. According to t...
I bought a lottery ticket again. I know it’s foolish, but you can’t win if you don’t buy a ticket. I’m not naive enough to truly believe I’m going to win, but I can dream, can’t I? Sometimes I feel like throwing caution to the wind and doing foolish things just for the fun of it. Is that a sin, or just a carefree indulgence? Perhaps you’ve heard the joke about the two farmers who came to a one lane bridge at the same time. The first farmer said, “I never back up for a fool!” The second farmer replied, “I always do,” and proce...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - A new Vision Institute Northwest location opened at 11919 W. Sunset Hwy, Ste F on July 20. Vision Institute Northwest is owned by Dr. Melissa Barnhart. Barnhart has owned Franklin Park Vision since 2015 and purchased Broadway Eyecare in 2021. With the addition of a third location, the decision was made to rename the clinics to Vision Institute Northwest. Approximately 60 people from the surrounding area came and went during the grand opening event at which...
SPRAGUE – A whippet named Charmander, a German Shephard named Reece, and a collie named Gracie took home the top three spots in the disc dog competition held at The Viking Drive in at 209 E. 4th on Saturday July 22. The wind was a major factor, so the pups had to work a little harder for points. So did their owners to keep the discs in bounds during throws. The dogs score points by catching as many throws as possible with each round lasting one minute. Each dog gets to run t...
President Amy Ammons of Chapter AJ, of P.E.O. International Org., recently awarded Tatum Sloan with a monetary award for her excellence in academics and athletics. She is the granddaughter of Betty Hatch, a longtime member of Chapter AJ. Also pictured are Tatum’s mother Chris Ann and members of the Chapter. For information on various awards available to women and girls by the Chapter, please visit peointernational.org and click on projects for qualifications for our various a...
CHENEY – People's furry four legged friends can now enjoy a project over five years in the making. The dog park on the corner of Highway 904 and Presley Rd. officially opened on July 15. Cheney Parks and Recreation held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the project being completed. Recreation Director Kelly McGinley Ashe was on site to help oversee the event and welcome people and their pups to the new park. The Cheney Lions Club was onsite to provide guests with free dog t...
Wearing a hat that's too big, Wyatt Pierson of Cheney takes in Cheney Rodeo action during the Friday night, July 7, performance. The youngster was among many who got an up-close-and-personal look at agricultural athletics....
CHENEY – A free concert held at Sutton Park on July 12 helped introduce some adoptable dogs to potential families. This was the kickoff show for the Cheney Parks and Recreation Summer concert series. Dozens of residents gathered in the park to hear Steve and Kristi Nebel from Tacoma play Americana music as the dogs rolled in the cool evening grass. According to Cheney's Recreation Director Kelly McGinley Ashe, the turnout was good. "It was good to see the crowd sitting and e...
Medical Lake Kiwanis and Cheney Garden Club Present the July Garden of the Month to Gary & Tami Templeton at 1022 N. Lindsay. They recieved a $25 gift certificate from Windermere Real Estate. Pictured are Gayle Hennings, Melanie Potter, Tami & Gary Templeton....
Master Gardener Shari and husband John Staat, longtime Cheney residents, have transformed their yard, over many years, from just trees and mounds to graceful cool color. They appreciate the gift certificate from Jarm's Ace Hardware. Gayle Hennings, Gardeners of Cheney, John Staat, Pat Isbell, Kiwanas, Shari Staat....
CHENEY — The Lilac City Community Band will perform a summer selection of music at Sutton Parkon July 26. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. in the park, 805 Washington St. Generally, there are three primary concerts that the band plays in the region throughout the year, according to Richard Nault, a trumpet player in the band. “For these concerts, we play music which the music is more challenging, generally," he said. "For summer performances we play more recognizable music." Originally, the band was connected to Spokane Com...
The following reports were issued by the Cheney Police Department between July 3-9 July 3 Noor I. Al-Farrarj, 21, cited for DUI. 1500 Salnave Road. Third-degree malicious mischief at 100 Block of North Seventh Street. Haglein Park. Domestic violence, argument at 1600 Block of First Street. Reckless burning at 2600 Block of Eaton Lane. July 4 Vehicle stolen, later recovered, 300 Block of Oakland. Graham A. Gunderson, 47, cited for malicious mischief in 100 Block of Third Street. Agency assist at 2500 Al Ogdon Way. July 5...
Netia passed away June 27, 2023. She was born in Kalispell, Mont., to Irene Elizabeth Ann (Gray) and Elmer Ruben Ridenour, Netia was flanked by a prim and proper older sister, Carley Ridenour, and a playful, peppy younger sister, Julie Connolly. Like all sisters, they loved each other to the moon and back (just not as much in the back seat of the car). Netia contracted polio at age 4, just as Elmer harvested the first ears of sweet corn from the family garden. She desperately... Full story
Waterwise, drought tolerant, xeriscaping, drip-irrigation, terms that suggest the value of water, are often in gardeners discussions these days. Resources for more information include online searches, Xerces publications and contacts with the Spokane County WSU Master Gardeners. Master Gardener, Kris Moberg-Hendron, leads the Waterwise Information Program and welcomes gardeners interested in Water Wise landscaping to visit the demonstration gardens at the WSU extension office at 222 N. Havana, in Spokane. Registration is not...
Jarms Hardware to remodel CHENEY — Jarms Ace Hardware, located at 6 Cheney Spokane Road, will begin remodeling the entryway to the store in early September, 2023, according to the store manager. The city gave final approval on the permit application for this project and it will be the first in a series of remodeling projects for the local hardware store. “We’re starting this fall with the entryway facelift,” Aaron Ducharme, store manager, said. “We’re in the process of getting bids for the rest of the project. Down the ro...
CHENEY — The Cheney School District has announced that it will be supporting the summer food service program for children for the duration of summer, 2023. Food must consumed on site; no cash will be accepted, and one fruit, one vegetable, or one grain product may be taken off-site for later consumption. All locations are open Monday through Friday for breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m. and for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cheney High School: Open June 26 to July 28. Contact: Rita Whittaker, 509-559-4104 Cheney Middle S...
The following events and activities are hosted by the Parks and Recreations Department. July 14: Movie in the Park, Fri., dusk July 15: Drowning Prevention Clinic, Sat., 12 p.m. July 17-21: Nature & Adventure Camp, M-F, 9 a.m. July 17-21: Theater Camp, M-F, 9 a.m. July 17-20: Flag Football Camp, M-Th, 9:30 a.m July 19: Sprinkler Days at Sutton Park, Wed., 12:30 p.m. July 19: Concert in the Park, Wed., 6:30 p.m. July 20: Senior Daytrip to Beck’s Harvest House, Thurs., 10 a.m. July 21: Movie in the Park, Fri., dusk July 22: S...
CHENEY, Wash. — Enjoy an evening with EWU Athletics staff and support our Eagle student-athletes on Friday, Aug. 25. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet new Director of Athletics Tim Collins, take a tour of our facilities, and will get to hear directly from EWU coaches as they discuss the current and future sports seasons of 2023-24 live with Larry Weir. Schedule of Events: 4:30-6 p.m. Social, Silent-Auction & Facility Tours Enjoy hors d’oeuvres in the Phase, meet and greets with coaches and student-athletes, and get...
Many counties in the Inland Northwest prohibit or discourage the sale or use of fireworks. July gardens, however, still explode in color. Red California fuchsia cascades from hanging baskets and walls, the Pow Wow series, echinacea, invite pollinators to their launching pads. Speaking of California, bright orange California poppies open their throats to many species of bees as morning sun teases their petals. Cobalt blue Veronica dazzle the beholder as their blossoms reach for the sun. Green flower heads of Autumn Joy Sedum...
CHENEY - A new authentic Mexican restaurant is open in Cheney. The newest location of the Birrieria Tijuana chain of restaurants has opened at 1204 First St. "I started this brand with three of my best friends." Birrieria Tijuana owner and founder Fredy Zavala said. "My goal is to treat our customers like more than just customers. We want them to have an authentic 'Tijuana' experience." In an effort to diversify his locations, Zavala chose Cheney because of the community and...
Medical Lake Kiwanis and Cheney Garden Club are Proud to Present The Garden of the Month Award To Cathy & Robert Watson, at 112 W. California St. They Received a $25 Gift certificate from The Pizza Factory. Dan Dorshorst, Gail Hennings, Cathy & Robert Watson....
The epitome of a warm June afternoon is enjoying ice cold lemonade and fresh oatmeal cookies with my friend Hetty in her garden. We shared secrets and funny stories. We talked of flowers, family and friends. I listened to plans for a new garden by the side of her house. All too soon it was time to part. As I walked through the gate my sorrow in leaving her was comforted knowing hers was a spiritual garden. My advice this week is to enjoy your garden with a friend. Qualities of plants in my garden remind me of this dear soul....
