Back in the Day

10 years ago

Aug. 21, 2014

Eastern Washington University has gotten some notable visibility with their “Football Starts Here,” campaign that centers around the season’s first football game Saturday at Roos Field versus Sam Houston State and its broadcast across the nation on ESPN. Cheney Merchants Association hatched an idea of its own with an event prior to the EWU-SHSU contest called, “Tailgating Starts Here.”

Airway Heights City Council approved, 5-1, the purchase of a new $40,000 truck for the fire department at the council’s Aug. 18 meeting.

20 years ago

Aug. 26, 2004

The Cheney City Council approved the initial reading an ordinance that will establish a new youth commission to act as an advisory voice to city government.

Two veteran city council members have thrown their hats into a ring to become the next mayor of Medical Lake. Terry Harland, an 18-year-old veteran on the council and Laura Parsons, who has seven years on the council, were seeking the seat left by the resignation of Jim Hill.

The Cheney Blackhawks’ football team was preparing for play in the Greater Spokane League by playing against familiar faces like Clarkston, East Valley and West Valley who were part of a 3A division in the 14-team league.

30 Years Ago

Aug. 25, 1994

David Turner, from Seattle, won the 14th annual Troika Triathlon at Medical Lake in a time of 4 hours, 6.47 minutes. The event consisted of a 1.2-mile swim, 58-mile bike ride and 13.1-mile run.

Cheney’s new water well was passing all the tests by producing flows of 1,100 gallons per minute, 425 gpm better than before.

Medical Lake was announced as the new home for a McDonald’s Express, a smaller version of the regular restaurant, according to owner Mark Ray. The eatery would be located at Medical Lake Plaza.

40 years ago

Aug. 23, 1984

Warm, dry weather has been a big help in making this year’s wheat harvest a good one with yields being 60-75 bushels per acre, Cheney Grain Growers manager Gordon Young said.

A fire in a Volkswagen bus along Interstate 90 ignited surrounding grass in an adjacent pasture as well as a stack of about 30 power poles belonging to Inland Power and Light.

Football coach Tom Oswald was looking to replace All-State Mike Bunting as he welcomed 65 athletes to his preseason camp.

50 years ago

Aug. 22, 1974

Spiraling inflation rates of 12-15 percent were keeping area school district officials hopping as they tried to keep budgets in line with earlier projections.

The Medical Lake City Council Chambers were packed with people who wanted to speak against a proposed Sept. 17 street bond improvement ballot measure.

Three-a-day workouts were to begin Sept 5 for Eastern Washington State College’s football team, head coach John Massengale announced. The Eagles opener was Sept. 21 at Portland State.