Articles from the February 5, 2015 edition
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Council hears pair of zoning ordinances
Ordinances played a leading role on the Cheney City Council’s Jan. 27 meeting agenda. The council conducted public hearings on an ordinance inserting language changes into the city’s municipal code chapter on Zoning, and on a... — Updated 2/5/2015
Super Bowl can be a rookie or a dark horse's time to shine
There are numerous things to discuss relating to Super Bowl XLIX where the New England Patriots defeated the defending world champions Seattle Seahawks 28-24. We could go into detail about the infamous call that Seahawks head... — Updated 2/5/2015
Cardinals in three-way NEA tie
The Medical Lake boys' basketball team is advancing towards one goal that they hope allows them to realize the other of a return to, and run in the postseason. Following road wins... — Updated 2/5/2015
Deliverance
It may not have been a win of biblical proportions, but a guy named Jacob helped deliver the Cheney High boys basketball team its first victory of 2015. Senior forward Jacob Whiteley scored a season and career high 16 points to... — Updated 2/5/2015
Eagles come alive late, top Vandals in OT
In a game of crazy back and forth runs, Eastern Washington had the one that counted the most against the University of Idaho last Saturday at Reese Court. Eastern trailed by 11... — Updated 2/5/2015
The Top Shelf seeks to grow local recreational marijuana business
By AL STOVER Staff Reporter When customers walk into a recreational marijuana store for the first time, they might expect to walk into a smoke-filled room with no windows, Bob Marle... — Updated 2/5/2015
Looking Back
10 Years Ago Feb. 10, 2005 Security issues forced Eastern Washington University to cancel an appearance and speaking engagement by controversial University of Colorado professor,... — Updated 2/5/2015
What's Happening on the West Plains
All events are free unless posted otherwise. To get your event or meeting in the weekly What’s Happening section send an email with date, time, location and event to jmac@cheneyfreepress.com. City of Cheney • Feb. 6, Baby... — Updated 2/5/2015 Full story
Items galore available at Fellowship Baptist mission trip dinner/auction
Everything from Craftsman hand tools to artwork to an heirloom quality rocking horse and gift certificates are ready for bidding at the Fellowship Baptist Church's fundraising... — Updated 2/5/2015
Everybody cares when there's music playing
Nobody cares when Joey drops the bat and the ball rolls across his toes onto third base. Nobody cares when half the kids are sharing sandwiches and not one of them ever says, “C’mon Joey, come eat with us.” Nobody cares when... — Updated 2/5/2015
Vote to support Cheney students
If you haven’t yet voted, please join me in supporting our kids by voting for the Cheney School District bond and levy. Nothing is more important to our future than a good learning opportunity and environment for our... — Updated 2/5/2015
Support Cheney bond and levy
Every now and then, we are asked to make an investment in the future for our children. Now is that time to help with the overcrowding situation at Cheney High School. Please join us in voting “Yes” for the Cheney Public School... — Updated 2/5/2015
More violence creates more problems
Four weeks reading the internationally-oriented, Taipei-based China Post while visiting family in Taiwan rekindled musings on the fundamental question of whether U.S. Middle East military action creates more terrorists than it... — Updated 2/5/2015
Seattle's loss is a chance for all-around team building
Hi. How you doing? Are you still angry? Blood pressure still up? I hope not. It’s not good for you, not a healthy thing to retain anger, hold grudges. I’ll not rehash the way last Sunday’s Super Bowl ended for our boys in... — Updated 2/5/2015
West Plains BRIEFS
ML Book Club meets Feb. 9 The Medical Lake Book Club will review and discuss the book, “The Call of the Wild,” written by Jack London at their Feb. 9 meeting. The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. with refreshments and a social... — Updated 2/5/2015 Full story
Adams has completed the mission he agreed to do
Come this Sept. 5 in Eugene, Ore. a player who’s been not just an integral part of the Eastern Washington University football team for the last three years, but more-or-less its face, could possibly be opposite his teammates and... — Updated 2/5/2015
CHS November and December Students of the Month
Cheney High School has released its list of Students of the Month for November and December. Students of the month are listed by name, department of selection and class standing.... — Updated 2/5/2015
CMS announces second quarter 2014-2015 honor roll
Cheney Middle School has released its second quarter 2014-2015 honor roll. SIXTH GRADE 4.0 GPA — Emily Clausen, Sofia Day, Charles Gerber, Moriah Hallin, Johnathen Jacobsen, Marisity Jagim-Kern, Andrew Kennedy, Kayli Lucas,... — Updated 2/5/2015
Cheney High Drama stages "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"
It has its roots in ancient Rome, began its modern appearance as a short story and eventually made it to the Broadway stage and the silver screen as a musical. And in two weeks, it... — Updated 2/5/2015
Medical Lake schools welcomes Anderson and Meganck
The Medical Lake school board welcomed a couple of new faces to the district at its Jan. 27 meeting: Karen Meganck, military family life counselor (MFLC) at Michael Anderson Elementary and Sally Anderson, a family therapist at... — Updated 2/5/2015
DaBell Orthodontics opens West Plains office in Cheney
"Smile, it increases your face value." "Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been" – Mark Twain. "Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to... — Updated 2/5/2015
Free tax assistance in Cheney
In partnership with the Internal Revenue Service the AARP Free Taxaide service is once again open at the Cheney Library. Over 10 volunteers have been IRS-certified to assist taxpayers with their taxes including the Affordable Care... — Updated 2/5/2015
A good deal moves to a better place
The West Plains Chamber of Commerce will need to find another presenter for its famous "Let's Make a Deal's" rubber chicken. Long-time chamber member and past board president Ed Neu... — Updated 2/5/2015
Something to smile about
West Plains residents along with local civic and business leaders enjoyed music, food and games at last Thursday's grand opening of DaBell Orthodontics in Cheney. See the story on... — Updated 2/5/2015
Shoreline plan gets OK from commission
At its Jan. 29 meeting, the Medical Lake Planning Commission got back to business after they voted to forward an ordinance to City Council that approves the amendments in the Shoreline Master Plan. The plan is a document that will... — Updated 2/5/2015