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By JOHN McCALLUM Editor Cheney's Fire Department put its high-rise firefighting capabilities to the test on Monday by battling a fire atop the CoAg, formerly Cheney Graingrowers, elevator located at 11 G St. CoAg employees moving grain in order to begin cleaning up for the coming harvest reported the fire at 10:13 a.m. Cheney fire crews arriving at the site saw smoke oozing out of the top of the conveyor belt system that carries grain to the top of the elevator for distribution. Firefighters determined that the fire was in... Full story
CHENEY June 14 A multi-purpose tool was reported found on the Columbia Plateau Trail near Cheney-Spangle Road. Officers responded to a report that someone was violating a court order in the 2400 block of University Lane, and didn't find evidence the order had been violated. The case was sent to the attorney for review. Theft of mail was reported in the 500 block of Fourth Street. Officers are investigating the theft and other possible mail thefts in the area. Theft of a car stereo, radar detector and subwoofers from a...
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter Although Uniform Crime Reporting crimes continued to climb, the Cheney Police Department saw activity level off as calls for service, alcohol arrests and traffic enforcement numbers declined in May, according to its Monthly Accountability Report. Though UCR crimes rose from 76 in April to 92 in May, the numbers remain lower than 2009, which saw 110 reportable offenses by the end of May. “The overall is generally lower,” Sgt. Dave Mather said. “However, we had quite a few more assaults and more...
Airway Heights, Vera Water employees are some of the best there are in this competition By PAUL DELANEY Staff Reporter They strive for the pinpoint accuracy of a late-inning relief pitcher. Their team is a throwback of sorts to the days of old time sports where colorful nicknames were commonplace. And they are among the leaders in their league and competing for both national and international acclaim. No, Under Pressure is not a baseball, softball or soccer team but rather a highly skilled group of craftsmen who want to be th...
Importer, collector, antique dealer travels far and wide in his unique West Plains business By PAUL DELANEY Staff Reporter It's an interesting, eclectic and head-turning collection that Mike Ferguson has assembled on his property along I-90 between the exits at SR-902 and Four Lakes. You know the place. An English double-decker bus, fiberglass cows, fake palm trees, and of course the UFO with the alien standing on the steps at Ferguson's business, called Way Out West. If the items look familiar, they should to those who drove...
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter As the city of Cheney continues to seek park mitigation from the owners of Brewster Hall, the vacant lot next door is the subject of a new lawsuit to be filed by the city of Cheney. The lot, which was originally planned to house a second building similar to Brewster Hall, violated city nuisance codes for a lack of fencing along the alley behind the property. While original owner Rob Brewster sold the adjacent building at the corner of Second and F streets, the vacant lot is still his property....
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter West Plains kids can expect an activity-filled summer at area libraries. Summer reading programs will not only feature lots of books to read, but also weekly free activities for kids that run the gamut from music and science to crafts and magic shows. All Spokane County Library District branches will have water-related themes this summer. Youth services manager Gwendolyn Haley said books and activities have been chosen to fit the theme. “A lot of planning goes into this,” Haley said. “It...
By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter The Spokane band “Mon Cheri” will play at Medical Lake's Coney Island Park Thursday, July 15 as city officials audition the idea of holding a series of free outdoor concerts this summer. Medical Lake Parks and recreation coordinator Ashlee King said for more than a year she and other city officials have discussed having bands play in the park, using Cheney's outdoor concert series as a model. Cheney funds their concerts through local sponsorships, but King said Medical Lake will finance thi...
By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter In its June 7 meeting the Airway Heights City Council opted to modify recommendations of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, which allocates lodging tax funding for tourism promotions in the city. The LTAC heard two presentations by organizations seeking city funding in late May. Airway Heights Parks and Recreation Department director J.C. Kennedy requested $9,500 on behalf of the Airway Heights Festival Association and the Spokane County Raceway requested $15,000 for a drag racing series even...
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor Eastern Washington University's board of trustees unanimously agreed to accept a memorandum of understanding between the university and the EWU Foundation for a gift in place, clearing the way for last Saturday's ground breaking for installation of artificial turf at Eastern's Woodward Field. The project is scheduled for completion by fall's football season, in time for the home opener with Montana on Sept. 18. The Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1977 to stimulate voluntary...
EWU weather expert says record rains recharge wetlands and could help reduce fire danger By PAUL DELANEY Staff Reporter It you're sick of our soggy spring, rejoice that, a. it's almost over and, b. it promises to make things more pleasant this summer when it comes to the potential fire season. That's the report from weather prognosticator Dr. Bob Quinn, long-time professor of geography at Eastern Washington University, as he explained how our weather lately – no matter be it in winter or spring – continues to set record and...
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter The city of Cheney's legal battle with Thomas Myers, which spanned over a decade and included multiple lawsuits, has finally come to an end. In a settlement, the city took ownership of two of Myers' former properties in lieu of jail time and $840,000 in fines wracked up for dozens of city code violations. According to a July 2009 article in the Cheney Free Press, Myers' final action against Cheney was petitioning relief from the fines and jail sentence imposed by the city in June 2004 over 51...
Eastern Washington University is pleased to announce that Meryl Roth Gersh, PT, Ph.D, professor of physical therapy, is the recipient of the 2010 Trustees' Medal Award. The Trustees' Medal Award is the university's highest form of recognition for faculty achievement. Gersh has been an integral part of the Department of Physical Therapy since its inception in 1985, the same year she came to Eastern. Gersh played a significant role in the progression of the Physical Therapy Program as it developed from a bachelor's degree, to...
CHENEY June 1 Eric A. Janson, 21, was arrested on a Spokane misdemeanor warrant for theft in the 100 block of West First Street. Eric A. Janson, 21, was arrested for shoplifting in the 100 block of West First Street. Levi A. Fisher, 20, was also arrested for shoplifting. Niles I. Nicola, 18, was arrested in the 1400 block of Ridgeview Drive on two felony warrants out of Spokane County for rendering criminal assistance. June 2 A marijuana cigarette was reported found in the 1800 block of Second Street. A gas station driveoff...
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor Eastern Washington University announced the resignation of provost Dr. John Mason on Monday, June 7, citing health reasons for his departure. Mason, provost and vice president of academic affairs, submitted his resignation in a letter to university President Dr. Rodolfo Arévalo on Friday, June 4. According to a story appearing in the June 8 issue of the Spokesman-Review, Mason had been under fire from faculty regarding his handling of some affairs, including taking too long to make hiring decisions... Full story
By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter Discussions continued this week surrounding a Medical Lake School District plan to build six classrooms onto Hallett Elementary's south wing, bringing the school further into a wetlands buffer zone. The city created its original wetlands policy in a critical areas ordinance (CAO) a year after Hallett was built in 1995. The CAO was amended two months ago to reflect updated state rules, increasing the preservation importance of the wetlands near Hallett from a low-level category 4 into a...
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter Two weeks after coming home to Cheney, 4-year-old Tai Long Long Dotson was running around, playing with everything in sight, calling out the names of his brand new family members. He seemed totally at home, despite experiencing constant firsts, from having a yard to having a family, since he first set foot on American soil just weeks ago. Sean and Cortney Dotson adopted Tai from China in a months-long process that ended May 13, when they returned to Cheney after a three-week trip to bring their... Full story
CHENEY May 24 A two-car non-injury collision occurred on Woodward Stadium Lane. Theft of a black bicycle was reported in the 100 block of Huron Street; it was later recovered. May 25 Jeremiah S. Patterson, 23, was arrested for driving while license suspended in the 700 block of West First Street as well as for a Spokane County District Court warrant, also for DWLS. Possession of stolen property—debit and credit cards—was reported in the 2700 block of First Street. The cards were stolen from Spokane and used in Cheney. May 26...
A 31-year-old Medical Lake man was in custody last Thursday charged with three counts of third-degree assault after he sprayed a man, his wife and their 3-year-old daughter with pepper spray in a dispute over a tricycle. Deputies were called to the 500 block of North Brower shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, and found the couple and child suffering from the effects of pepper spray. Deputy Ray Miller said all three had orange stains on their faces and arms from the spray, and it appeared the child's skin was beginning...
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter They set up 90 chairs for the opening night performance of “Alladin” Saturday, May 22. The audience totaled 107 that night, something specialized recreation director Lavertta Lawrence found amazing and gratifying for her first attempt at inclusive theater. Inclusive theater features people with disabilities or special needs as the actors in the play. Lawrence got the idea from Cheney parks and recreation director Paul Simmons, who told her about an established inclusive theater program in Fed... Full story
