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By DAVID TELLER Staff Reporter The city of Cheney is contemplating what should be done about Betz Park. The city has budgeted for retaining a consultant in 2008, although no decisions have been made yet as to which consultant will be hired to design the 50-acre park site purchased by the city back in the early 1990s. “One of the big issues to look at is whether this site would be conducive for the location of an aquatic facility which would in theory serve as the anchor for the park site, which was originally envisioned as a...
Rather than a traditional Christmas gift exchange this year, the staff at Cheney's Salnave Elementary School donated to Toys for Tots. Staff members drew names and then each person purchased a present to represent the person whose name they drew. Books, Teddy bears, games and other toys were exchanged at the staff Christmas party. Staff had the fun of giving presents to each other along with the satisfaction of donating to area children through the Toys for Tots program. Tim...
By CARA LORELLO Staff Reporter The isles are wider, the ceilings are higher, and customers won't even have to crowd the room, or wait outside to form a line to get service. Staff at the Washington State Employees Credit Union Medical Lake branch look forward to getting more out of their new digs at 205 East SR-902—about 1,000 square feet more to be exact, compared to the bank's former location in downtown Medical Lake where it did business since 1993. Prior to that, WSECU's f...
Secret Witness is offering a cash reward for information that results in the capture of Fredrick Shay Pittman, two decades of criminal history qualifying him as a repeat offender and armed career criminal. His current warrants charge him with possession of controlled substance, domestic violence/assault, third-degree assault, second-degree theft, first-degree robbery, second-degree malicious mischief and forgery. Pittman is a 41-year-old light-skinned black male who is six...
CHENEY POLICE Dec. 14 A 17-year-old male was arrested on the 2300 block of University Lane for taking a motor vehicle without owner's permission. The blue 1989 Oldsmobile was recovered when the thief wrecked the car.. Dec. 13 Third-degree theft was reported on the 100 block of F Street. A handicap parking plaque was stolen from a parked vehicle. Trespassing was reported on the 700 block of Second Street, the intruder was told to leave. A digital camera and a pair of binoculars were found. Set A. Tekleab, 19, was arrested on...
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor Cheney's Planning Commission posted a 2-1 record on action items at its Dec. 10 meeting – two approvals and one denial. In a unanimous vote, commissioners approved a rezone of 14 acres of land owned by Steve Emtman's Defender Developments near the wastewater treatment plant from critical areas limited residential to industrial, and change the zoning from semi-rural residential to light industrial, I-1. Cheney planner Elisa Rodriquez told the commission a SEPA checklist done by the city recommended f... Full story
Community Colleges of Spokane Seniors Program is sponsoring a writers' workshop at St. Anne Catholic Church, 708 E. Lake St. in Medical Lake. The workshop runs each Thursday afternoons from 1:30-3:30 p.m., from Jan. 10 to March 20. Registration fee is $39. To register, please call 533-4756.... Full story
Cheney baseball enthusiasts get a chance to take instruction from the best when the Cheney Parks and Recreation Department brings Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Lyle Overbay and Minnesota Twins AA minor league prospect Brock Peterson to town for a one-day baseball youth camp. The camp, which also includes instruction from seven high school and community college coaches, takes place on Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Cheney High School gym. Sessions are: kids grades 4-6, 9 a.m. to noon; grades 7-12, 1-4 p.m.; as well as a coaches...
By DAVID TELLER Staff Reporter Wilcox Farms produces a lot of waste. They are also finding ways to recycle it. The Cheney City Council approved the diary producer's application to renew its discharge permit to release wastewater into the Cheney sewer system. Currently, Wilcox Farms produces 90,000 gallons of wastewater a day, which is enough water to supply 108 single-family residences. Under the changes agreed upon by the council, Wilcox increased their biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), which is a chemical procedure for... Full story
Snow graces the trees along the walkway from Sutton Hall to JFK Library at Eastern Washington University's campus last week....
David Danilson of Rosalia, Wash., will be appearing on “Turkey Call,” a hunting series produced by the National Wild Turkey Federation. The show will air on The Outdoor Channel on the following dates: Monday, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m. (EST), Tuesday, Dec. 25, at 7 a.m. (EST), Thursday, Dec. 27, at 7 p.m. (EST). Danilson, the NWTF Washington regional director, joins Washington state chapter treasurer Dave Braaten and NWTF chief operating officer Carl Brown for a Merriam's hunt. They're at Powder River Outfitters in Montana, whe... Full story
Members of Eastern Washington University's leadership class, Phil Tennison, Parker Hathaway, Amy Bender, Rachael Moore, Marehecia Harris and Stephanie Engelbrecht sponsored a Medical Lake School District art show last Friday, Dec. 14. Donating prizes to the event were Denny's Harvest Foods in Medical Lake, and in Cheney, Ben Franklin, Cheney Trading Company and Safeway. The show had 114 art entries, over 50 spectators and collected over 20 present's for Spokane's Sally's...
By JOHN McCALLUM Editor Staff members at Eastern Washington University's Sutton Hall figured out a way to can their bosses – so to speak. All six departments in Sutton have been raising donations the past two weeks for Cheney's Food Bank through a competition lovingly entitled “Can the Boss.” The idea is to get donations of canned and boxed food, and store the items in the respective department head's office until all the goods are collected, tallied, and taken to the food bank on Dec. 18. Event organizer Dawn Hawes in Easte... Full story
Cheney baseball meeting on Jan. 8 The next Cheney Baseball Association meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Cheney High School library. All are welcome to attend. Holiday library closures announced All Spokane County Library District Facilities will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday. Normal hours resume Wednesday, Dec. 26. Facilities will also close at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, and remain closed through Tuesday, Jan. 1 for the New Year's Day holiday. Regular hours...
Did you graduate in from Cheney High School in 1978? Still in contact with others who did? Local class members are trying to locate as many members of the CHS class of 1978 as possible for a coming 30th reunion. If you are a class member, or now how to reach others, please call Mitch at 509-623-1000, or email at [email protected]....
The Bonneville Power Administration is proposing interim payments totaling $322 million to Northwest public and investor-owned utilities while the agency continues to work with the region to establish a long-term Residential Exchange Program. “Providing interim payments is the right thing to do for the region,” Steve Wright, BPA administrator said. “It's better to get some cash flowing into the hands of BPA customers immediately on an interim basis rather than withholding the money until next fall.” The REP is used to dist... Full story
A 30-year-old Geiger Corrections officer was arrested on a felony assault charge Friday after he threatened a fellow officer over competing shift bid interests. Jesus A. Garcia was booked into the Spokane County Jail on a second degree assault charge Friday evening. He has two weeks seniority over the other officer. Deputy Jesse Depriest was dispatched to the Geiger Corrections facility shortly after the 2 p.m. incident. His investigation revealed that the victim and Garcia had engaged in an ongoing shift bid discussion, some... Full story
CHENEY POLICE Dec. 7 A report of domestic violence was reported on the 2800 block of Al Ogdon Way. The dispute was verbal only. Dec. 6 A report of fighting/mutual combat involving three subjects was reported on the 300 block of First Street. A small safe was found on the 300 block of Fifth Street. Gregory J. Albrecht, 44, was arrested on the 1500 block of First Street for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUI). Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 500 block of West Third Street for what was believed to be...
Medical Lake Mayor John Higgins (pictured left) stands with Pearl Harbor survivor and veteran Sid Kennedy of Spokane and dozens of city residents just moments before throwing the switch to light the community's holiday tree on Dec. 8, which also marked the 66th anniversary of Pearl Harbor.... Full story
Washington State University Extension and the Lincoln County Conservation District invite farmers to a workshop on direct seed grain drills on Tuesday, Dec. 18. The workshop will be held at Memorial Hall, 511 Park St. in Davenport from 8-10 a.m. Representatives will be present to discuss the drills from the following companies: Great Plains, Horscht, Cross Slot, Flexicoil, Case IH (Concorde) and the Kile opener. The workshop is free and open to the public. The breakfast will be hosted, but please call ahead at 509-725-4181,...
Area residents filed into the Airway Heights Community Center for the chance to have photos taken with Santa Claus and enjoy a pancake breakfast in banquet room as part of the city's first-annual Winter Festival on Dec. 8....
When the temperature drop, area residents have traditionally used portable heating devices to help keep their homes warm. While many are anxious to get their units up and running quickly, safety measures and precautions should always be taken to ensure a safe, warm home through the upcoming winter. The men and women of the Spokane Fire Department encourage everyone to take the following precautions to ensure you are heating your home safely. Fire safety: Use only portable heating equipment that is approved for indoor use.... Full story
By DAVID TELLER Staff Reporter Cheney's Parks Board made some organizational changes at its Dec. 6 meeting just in time to start the new year. In action items, the board approved a finalized draft of its resolution creating new park use policies and rules. The new rules going into effect are the operating hours. Under the new rules, parks are open from 6 a.m. to dusk, unless otherwise authorized. Exception would be parks that have lights for tennis courts, softball fields, and swimming pools. The parks will then remain open...
The third in a series of Farm Succession and Estate Planning workshops for farm families will be held across eastern Washington and Oregon in January 2008. These workshops follow on sessions held over 2007. Topics will include tips for making the best use of appointments with an attorney, discussion on how to transfer non-titled property and important personal possessions, and what to do if there is a sudden death in the family. There will also be discussion among workshop participants about what it takes to get started on... Full story
