Lisa

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No more waiting for complaints in Cheney (11/19/2009)

Cheney's updated nuisance code has been in effect since March, and while city officials have an easier way to deal with junk cars, abandoned furniture and other nuisances, they are still in the process of tracking and reporting the problems back to the City Council.

Thanksgiving services set (11/19/2009)

•The First Church of Christ, Scientist, 310 E. 14th Ave., will present its annual Thanksgiving Day service next Thursday at 10 a.m.

Trulove up for second tour (11/12/2009)

Cheney will have a new mayor at the start of 2010.Tom Trulove will take the office after a 1,167 to 573 victory over Mayor Allan Gainer in the Nov. 3 election.

Church bazaars begin holiday-season events (11/12/2009)

The annual weekend holiday bazaars continue at area churches this week.•Caritas Outreach Ministries will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale at Spokane Friends Church, 1612 W. Dalke Ave., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Park board seeks ideas (11/12/2009)

The city of Cheney's Proposition 1, which was on the ballot Nov. 3, missed getting a supermajority by just 59 votes.

Crime (11/12/2009)

Cheney
The Cheney Police Department made the following arrests Oct. 31-Nov. 8:

Student food drive aims to fill school offices (11/12/2009)

The holidays are a good time to make donations to those in need, and students at Cheney and Medical Lake high schools are doing just that.

Police, fire present budget proposals (11/12/2009)

The Cheney City Council continued hearing budget proposals from various departments at its meeting Tuesday night. The council has been hearing from city departments at every meeting since Oct. 13 and will continue to hear budget proposals before they approve the final 2010 budget later this month.

Plan now for Great American Smokeout (11/10/2009)

If you are a smoker, when was the last time you said, "I need to quit"?The American Cancer Society's annual Great American Smokeout is Nov. 19, and the best way to participate successfully is to plan ahead.

Council OKs police contract (11/5/2009)

As of Sunday, the Spokane County Sheriff's Office is in charge of police services in Medical Lake.

Church bazaars fill weekend (11/5/2009)

The traditional weekend for church craft fairs and bazaars is finally here, just in time to start shopping for the holiday season.

Dedicated nurse helped establish Deaconess ER (11/5/2009)

Anyone who has ever been in an emergency room knows how many services nurses provide. They get the patients heated blankets, make phone calls, provide medicine for pain and keep the patient company during what can be a very scary time.

ML council considers tax, levy hike (11/5/2009)

The city of Medical Lake may raise property taxes and the EMS levy by 1 percent.By state law, the city can raise property taxes by 1 percent without a public vote. Finance Director Pamela McBroom told the council that in 2009, the levy amount the city received was $468,993. With the increase, the city could collect around $484,656. The EMS Replacement Levy is 50 cents for every $1,000 of assessed property value. If the city approves the increase, it would bring in an extra $1,024 in the levy and with new construction values the city would receive a total of around $105,798.

Some churches offer safe fun on Halloween (10/29/2009)

Several churches in the area will host safe and fun Halloween events this weekend.•CrossWind Church, 17302 N. Newport Highway, Mead, will present its third annual Harvest Party Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m.

Council decries I-1033 (10/29/2009)

The Cheney City Council took time out of its meeting Tuesday to publicly oppose Initiative 1033, brought forth by Tim Eyman, which limits state, county and city governments by restricting how much they can increase spending each year. The formula for deciding spending increases relies on inflation and population growth.

Cheney Museum settling in (10/29/2009)

It's been almost a year of uncertainty, but the Cheney Historical Museum has moved into its new location at 420 First St.

Veterans shelter celebrates anniversary (10/29/2009)

The Pioneer Victory House, 925 W. Broadway Ave., opened its doors a year ago to homeless veterans. Residents held a lunch recently to celebrate, honoring the volunteers and residents who have moved into their own homes.

Trick to Halloween is brushing (10/27/2009)

Halloween is Saturday and that means candy, candy, candy. I have fond memories of chocolate, caramel apples, popcorn balls and candy corn.

Cheney candidates face off (10/22/2009)

Candidates running for mayor and City Council in Cheney had a chance to introduce themselves to the community and answer questions forum last week in the little theater at Cheney High School.

Veterans shelter celebrates anniversary (10/22/2009)

The Pioneer Victory House, 925 W. Broadway Ave., opened its doors a year ago to homeless veterans. Residents held a lunch to celebrate, honoring the volunteers and residents who have moved into their own homes.

Joint service, festival at Bethlehem Lutheran (10/22/2009)

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bethany Presbyterian Church and Emmanuel Metropolitan Community Church will present a Festival of the Reformation Joint Worship Service and Oktoberfest Celebration Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2715 S. Ray St.

Churches join in Oktoberfest (10/22/2009)

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bethany Presbyterian Church and Emmanuel Metropolitan Community Church will present a Festival of the Reformation Joint Worship Service and Oktoberfest Celebration Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2715 S. Ray St.

Presbyterian church moving (10/15/2009)

Bethany Presbyterian Church, 301 S. Freya St., will celebrate its last worship service at its East Central location Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Marching bands put harmony in motion (10/15/2009)

Ten bands from Washington and one from Montana braved the cold last Saturday to show off their hard work this fall at the Pacific Northwest marching band competition at Joe Albi Stadium.

Quilt stitched with veterans in mind (10/15/2009)

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 196 in Medical Lake is raffling off a quilt made by its members to benefit local veterans.

Twisted Sisters knitting for good (10/15/2009)

There is a group of women at the Cheney Care Center clacking their knitting needles together for a good cause.

Two Cheney projects completed (10/15/2009)

The city of Cheney has been working on two major projects the past few years – the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant and building the new Cheney Industrial and Commerce Park.

West plains blotter (10/15/2009)

CheneyThe Cheney Police Department made the following arrests between Oct. 5 and 11:

Council to examine builder's bond ordinance (10/15/2009)

The Cheney City Council will take a look at making changes to an ordinance requiring developers to put up a bond to guarantee environmental mitigation, maintenance and monitoring on new projects.

With fatigue, watch for red flags (10/13/2009)

A friend was recently diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. Her only symptom was fatigue for more than six months when she decided to see her doctor.

Putting music in motion (10/11/2009)

Many marching bands perform during the halftime shows of their schools' football games, but Saturday was all about the bands at the Pacific Northwest Marching Band Championships held at Joe Albi Stadium.

Cheney planning its future (10/8/2009)

The city of Cheney is thinking about its future – primarily the next 20 years – and updating the current comprehensive plan will help the city set guidelines.

Center celebrates 50th anniversary (10/8/2009)

Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road, will celebrate its 50th anniversary Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. with a tradition from the '50s and '60s, Diocesan Mary Days.

Horse sense experts (10/8/2009)

Medical Lake High School's FFA Horse Judging team is off to the national competition in Indianapolis to test their skills on Oct. 17.

ML makes progress on sheriff deal (10/8/2009)

City attorney Cynthia McMullen updated the Medical Lake City Council Tuesday night on the progress of the city's contract with the Spokane County Sheriff's office.

Westminster Church to hold dance Saturday (10/1/2009)

The Open and Affirming Committee at Westminster Congregational United Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St., will hold a gay/straight dance Saturday at 8 p.m.

Sunset earns $25,000 grant (10/1/2009)

Students and teachers at Airway Heights' Sunset Elementary School, 12824 W. 12th Street, will have some decisions to make soon.

Latah Presbyterian to show off church (10/1/2009)

It looks more like a campground or a park, but hidden behind the trees in Latah Valley is a new church.

Free snacks, classes offered (10/1/2009)

Students at Cheney Middle School now have the opportunity to get free snacks and sandwiches as part of the new Kids Café.

Cheney mulls school bond (10/1/2009)

The board of directors of Cheney Public Schools may decide in November to put a $79 million bond in front of voters as early as February to build two new middle schools and an elementary school.

Cheney Police (10/1/2009)

Cheney
The Cheney Police Department made the following arrests Sept. 21-27:

Yearly flu vaccinations will pay off (9/29/2009)

It's that time of year again: shorter days, kids in school, cooler nights, thinking about the holidays.

Medical Lake Hall of Fame welcomes six (9/24/2009)

At a ceremony at St. Anne's Parish Hall in Medical Lake on Saturday, Medical Lake High School will induct six new members into its Hall of Fame.

Dedicated gardeners gather (9/24/2009)

Tucked away on a small extension of Centennial Park in Cheney near the intersection of Seventh and Mary streets is a community garden, a shared patch of land where Cheney residents can grow their own produce, herbs and flowers.

Cheney OKs computer servers (9/24/2009)

The Cheney City Council agreed Tuesday night to purchase new computer servers to replace their existing ones, which are failing.

Grant a home run for baseball fields (9/24/2009)

The city of Cheney and the West Plains Little League received a grant to help build baseball fields, thanks to Farmers Insurance and 710 ESPN Seattle.

EWU Press will close (9/24/2009)

The Eastern Washington University Press will close next summer due to budget cuts the university had to make this past year.

Recital marks anniversary (9/17/2009)

St. Augustine Parish, 428 W. 19th Ave., will present a recital to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the church's Dueñas Memorial Pipe Organ on Sunday at 4 p.m.

ML law enforcement contract 'on schedule' (9/17/2009)

The contract the city of Medical Lake will enter into with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office is still under negotiations but should be ready in time for the Nov. 1 start date.

Cheney residents' ashes to find home (9/17/2009)

Five former Cheney residents are finally coming home to rest.On Friday at 4:30 p.m., the Cheney Cemetery Association will hold a ceremony to remember Florrie Christine Elrod, a former teacher at Eastern Washington State College who died in 1972; Clarence Parmalee, 57, a shoemaker who died in 1946; George E. Craig, 80, an EWSC educator who passed away in 1949; and his wife, Mary Craig, 78, who died in 1947.

Restoration of hall feted (9/17/2009)

When the Hargreaves Library opened on what is now the Eastern Washington University campus in 1940, it was meant to usher in a new era for the school.

Caring for Kids Luncheon planned (9/17/2009)

The 13th annual Caring for Kids Luncheon will be held Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Spokane Convention Center.

VA presents $8 million grant to cemetery (9/17/2009)

The federal Veterans Affairs State Cemetery Grants Program recently presented the state of Washington with a check for $8,794,766 to build the Eastern Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake.

Find balance with Vitamin D (9/15/2009)

When my husband and I moved to Washington, we looked forward to wilderness, skiing, hiking and a great outdoor lifestyle.

spokefest gathers speed (9/14/2009)

As participants of the 2009 SpokeFest sped toward the finish line, organizer Bill Bender high-fived happy bicyclists who told him it was a great ride.

Pathways to Peace begins at Unity Church of Truth (9/10/2009)

One Peace, Many Paths will host an 11-day event, "Pathways to Peace, 2009," Sept. 11 through 21 in various locations throughout the area.

Cemetery gets $8 million boost (9/10/2009)

The federal Veterans Affairs State Cemetery Grants Program presented the state of Washington with a check for $8,794,766 last week to build the Eastern Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake.

Officer honored for fire rescue (9/10/2009)

The Medical Lake Police Department and Fire Department have presented Officer Chris Johnston with a medal and certificate of appreciation for running into a burning house to save two children, one adult and several pets.

Winds set plant construction back (9/10/2009)

Wind gusts at Spokane International Airport reached 55 mph Sunday and knocked out power in some places around the county.

Police dog gets badge; zoning changes approved (9/10/2009)

April the bloodhound, now known as Kira, received her official police badge Tuesday night at the Cheney City Council meeting.

West plains blotter (9/10/2009)

Cheney
The Cheney Police Department made the following arrests between Aug. 31 and Sept. 4:

Races set for November (9/10/2009)

The results of the primary election were declared official on Sept. 2. In the West Plains, three races for mayor and City Council are headed to the general election.

Crime blotter (9/3/2009)

Cheney Police Department
Aug. 23•A 17-year-old male was arrested on robbery charges in the 200 block of Presley Drive. Police said more arrests are pending.

Hound noses its way onto Cheney force (9/3/2009)

She has floppy ears, big feet and a heck of a sniffer.April, a 5-month-old bloodhound, is the newest member of the Cheney police force. Donated by the Sheriff's Office in Newberry County, S.C., she will help the department track missing people.

Officer honored for fire rescue (9/3/2009)

The Medical Lake Police Department and Fire Department have presented Officer Chris Johnston with a medal and certificate of appreciation for running into a burning house to save two children, one adult and several pets.

Buddhist temple offers workshop (9/3/2009)

The Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St., will present the "Beginner's Passage Meditation Introductory Workshop" Tuesdays starting Sept. 8 until Sept. 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Band students step up at camp (8/27/2009)

It's 9 a.m. on a Thursday in the waning days of summer at Cheney High School. Most people might think that the school would be deserted, with only teachers and staff preparing for the upcoming school year.

Car show will feature Model A's (8/27/2009)

Northwood Presbyterian Church, 6721 N. Monroe St., will have a car show and ice cream social Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Code enforcement defined (8/27/2009)

Community Development director Brian Jennings clarified the definition of "functional family" as it applies to the code enforcement ordinance for the Cheney City Council at its meeting Tuesday night.

Camp songs take a twist (8/27/2009)

Anyone who has ever been put through the rigors of a marching band camp might expect to come to school for two weeks for many hours of practice a day and then go home to rest.