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A thief broke into the construction site of the new Veteran's Cemetery in Medical Lake over the weekend and stole a pair of Patron-brand electric heaters valued at more than $700 apiece. A Bouten Construction employee told Spokane County Sheriff's deputy Marc Melville that the site had been closed Dec. 11 at about 4 p.m. When workers arrived Monday, they found a plywood cover on the north door that was held in place with nails rather than the screws originally used by construction employees. The two heaters had been stolen...
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter The Cheney Police Department implemented crime mapping and had new city servers installed in November. The department's monthly accountability review (MAR) included a map of Cheney that indicated the locations of crimes that occurred in the city during November. Cmdr. Rick Campbell said the map provides a visual representation of where crimes are occurring. “This year the chief's goal for me was to find a way to incorporate crime mapping into the MAR for 2010,” he said. “Now, whether we stay...
Local RHC isn't targeted for cuts, but future reductions can't be ruled out By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter When Gov. Christine Gregoire revealed her cuts-heavy 2010 supplemental budget last week, it seemed at first to spare Lakeland Village. Even so, officials say Medical Lake's Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) could still be in line for reductions. A report commissioned by state legislators was released in November with recommendations on consolidating state institutions. It calls for Lakeland to be cut down over...
Business offers out of the ordinary family day trip By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter Just off Highway 231 a few miles north of Reardan, a group of friends and acquaintances gathered last Saturday to hang out, have some laughs and hunt each other down without mercy. For the past five years, Dale Burbridge has operated NiteHawk Paintball on a 26-acre wooded plot he purchased after getting hooked on the sport in 2004. He began organizing monthly scenario games – think zombie a...
Cheney Firefighters Local 1919 in conjunction with the Cheney Volunteer Firefighters Association and the Cheney Fire Department will once again do a “Candy Cane Hayride” through Cheney. The event will take place on Sunday, Dec. 20. Firefighters will be traveling through town handing out candy canes to people who brave the cold and possibly snow and come out and meet them at the street. There will be holiday music playing and Santa Claus will be spreading good cheer along wit...
Nineteen Cheney DECA students competed at Spokane Community College on Dec. 7 for the right to go to state competition in Bellevue March 4-7. Cheney qualified 11 students for state out of a total of 750 students from 16 area high schools. DECA advisor Jeff Pike put the students accomplishments into perspective by noting that one Greater Spokane League high school qualified three students out of 31 participants. Cheney state participants are pictured above, front row left to...
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter There's a new face in the stacks at the Cheney Community Library. Rachel Kennett is settling in as the supervisor of the Cheney branch of the Spokane County Library District. She said she was enjoying the change of pace after working at the Spokane Valley Library. “It's a little less busy,” she said. “And you can really tell the people love their library.” Kennett said she has been able to form relationships with many of the library's regular...
Russian artist's views of upper Columbia River and basin on display at Eastern's Brewster Hall By JOHN McCALLUM Editor People in Cheney, Medical Lake and other parts of the West Plains have a unique opportunity to view their world not as they see it, but as someone from halfway around the world sees it – and sees if for the first time. Eastern Washington University's International Programs is sponsoring an exhibit at Brewster Hall in downtown Cheney by Russian artist G...
CHENEY Nov. 30 A fourth degree assault was reported in the 3200 block of Meadow Glenn Lane. A vehicle prowl was reported in the 100 block of Second Street. Malicious mischief was reported in the 800 block of West First Street. Properties were marked with spray paint. A two-car accident occurred in the 1400 block of Washington Street. Minor injuries were reported. Dec. 1 Harassment was reported in the 300 block of Erie Street. Malicious mischief occurred in the 1500 block of Washington Street. Windows were broken on a...
By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter While Medical Lake's city staff will for the most part remain unchanged in 2010, some departments will see a few adjustments come Jan. 1. City planner Glenn Scholten will retire at the end of the year after about 20 years in government service, although he'll stay on the job as a contracted worker. Scholten served as Cheney's city planner for many years before coming to Medical Lake in 2006 on a part time basis, then as a full time employee a year later. Finance director Pam McBroom said Sholt...
Long-time Cheney barber is looking for new location despite recent move down First Street By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter Bud Luiten is on the lookout for a new home for his longtime Cheney barbershop, Bud's Clip Joint. Luiten said that after building owner Steve Emtman evicted him from his previous establishment in November he had to move his shop to a storefront at 510 First St., also owned by Emtman. Luiten said he's not very happy with the new location, however, and is...
By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter A two-vote margin stayed put in the Airway Heights mayoral race after last week's hand recount confirmed challenger Patrick Rushing won 281 votes to 279 over incumbent Matthew Pederson. Thirty-three voters in the city chose to leave the space blank rather than choose a candidate for the top spot, which was listed as Council Chair Position 1 on the ballot. Pederson said he called Rushing last week to congratulate him and offer his assistance in the future, adding that the recount process was...
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter Robert Curry wasn't one to complain, friends say. The longtime Cheney resident passed away unexpectedly last month, leaving many of those friends shocked and saddened. “He just never told you how ill he was,” said Barb Boots, a friend of the Curry family. Boots and others have organized a benefit dinner and silent auction Sunday to help the family with medical and funeral costs. Gatto's restaurant will donate a portion of all sales Sunday, Dec...
Spokane County is looking for volunteers who would like to serve on a board or commission. Board and commissions with vacancies are as follows: Developmental Disabilities – one vacancy Health Sciences and Services Authority of Spokane County (HSSA) – one county vacancy, Historic Landmarks Commission beginning January 2010 will have: one joint city/county historian vacancy; one joint city/county vacancy in anthropologist/archeologist and one county at-large vacancy, Mental Health Advisory Board - one vacancy, Solid Waste Adv...
To reduce neighborhood smoke impacts, wood burners should follow clean burning practices Wood burning stoves and fireplaces are the chief source of area air pollution and the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency wants all wood burners to follow cleaner burning techniques and check for wood burning restrictions before using devices. These techniques and restrictions help to reduce harmful smoke emissions, and one of them is relatively simple. After a 20-minute startup period, go outside and take a look at your chimney,” S...
Best chance for cuts will pass this week with lawmakers in town, but no special session By Erik Smith Staff writer Washington State Wire Around the state Capitol, you might say it's an open secret that a tax increase is coming next year – and not a small one, either. For the record, though, no one is saying it for sure. The governor's office and the majority Democrats in the state Legislature use phrases like “everything is on the table” to describe how they will handle the s...
Officers and staff helped raise $33,000 in 2009, trailed only Kennewick and Tukwila By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter Medical Lake's former Police Department earned third place statewide for their fundraising efforts on behalf of Special Olympics of Washington in 2009, with roughly $33,000 raised. The Kennewick Police Department came in first with $50,000 raised and Tukwila PD was second place with $36,000. More than $500,000 was raised statewide through the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Campaign (LETR). The LETR...
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter Despite predictions of a tame winter, the city of Cheney won't be taking their chances this year. “You never know the forecast,” said Public Works Department director Todd Ableman. After December 2008's record-setting snowfalls, Ableman said Cheney is ready for anything. “We have to be prepared for those types of winters,” he said. The tools for snow removal are in place, and crews will use a combination of plows, sand and liquid and dry de-icin...
Hallett, middle school would get add-ons to split Medical Lake Elementary students if board approves bond vote By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter In their final meeting Nov. 30 the Medical Lake Facilities Commission voted on several upgrades and changes they will recommend to the school board and called for a bond to be put on the February ballot. The commission of about 18 parents, community members, teachers, administrators and school board members formed in October and has...
By RYAN LANCASTER Staff Reporter With his smiling eyes and cropped white beard, Wiley Kenreck probably brings visions of a lean St. Nick to the minds of Christmas-conscious youngsters. Especially once they see the bright red sleigh in his barn. Kenreck and his wife Cheryl own Sunwest Farms U-Cut, a Christmas tree farm they first planted 30 years ago on their property just south of Brooks Road in Medical Lake. That first year Kenreck learned the trade by helping a neighbor with...
The recession has impacted families across the country, and nowhere is that more keenly felt than with families who were already experiencing economic problems prior to the downturn. Cheney's annual toy drive, Christmas Gifts for Cheney Kids, has felt the effects of the recession, with people who normally donate now having to think twice about what they spend their money on. Yet toy drive volunteer Sally Shamp says the need remains great, even more so given the economy's impact on those already struggling. Shamp said they had...
CHENEY Nov. 23 Harassment was reported in the 2200 block of First Street. An investigation is pending. Naomi N. Johnson-Moore, 20, was arrested in the 100 block of West Third Street for fourth degree domestic violence-related assault. Nov. 24 A house was egged in the 800 block of Villard Street. Christopher R. Holcomb, 36, and Richard J. Dorn, 46, were both arrested for fourth degree domestic violence-related assault in the 200 block of West Second Street. Malicious mischief occurred in the 200 block of C Street; a rock was...
