Articles from the March 3, 2016 edition
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Seeking storm damage remedy
Cheney residents visiting some city parks may see a bit of logging going on in upcoming weeks. Parks and Public Works employees have been walking some of Cheney's 40 acres of parkla... — Updated 3/3/2016
Restoring freedom
There are many components to the word "care" in the context of the Cheney Care Community. There are the direct components provided at the care center and the assisted living units,... — Updated 3/3/2016
West Plains Briefs
Lucky Leprechaun Bingo Come test the luck of the Irish and perhaps win a little green at Lucky Leprechaun Bingo, March 13 at Cheney’s American Legion Hall, 116 W. College Ave. The fun begins at 2 p.m. Families are welcome and be s... — Updated 3/3/2016
Churches
Cheney Community Church This coming Sunday, March 6, a representative from Chosen People Ministries will present the program, “Messiah in the Passover,” during the 10 a.m. worship service. The presentation is a powerful visual mes... — Updated 3/3/2016
Looking Back
1 Years Ago March 9, 2006 The Cheney City Council set the process in motion for the annexation of a 39-acre parcel of land at Betz and Murphy roads for the future site of a new... — Updated 3/3/2016
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. Cheney • March 4, Baby Play and Learn... — Updated 3/3/2016
Thank you to professionals for speaking to students at CHS Career Exploration Day
Last Friday (Feb. 26), 32 professionals from around the Spokane region volunteered to speak to the juniors of Cheney High School at the second annual CHS Career Exploration Day. Students chose from a variety of career fields such... — Updated 3/3/2016
Trump's and Cruz's words examples of their bigotry
My letter a month ago regarding Islamic State (ISIS) recruitment received a response alleging kowtowing to ISIS. This misinterpretation clearly indicates the need to further detail my letter’s intent. The ISIS recruitment videos f... — Updated 3/3/2016
First trip to Mexico was an eye-opening experience
Until Feb. 18 I had never visited a so-called “Third World” country. It may have seemed as though after experiencing the crazy driver who passed me in the center turn lane whi... — Updated 3/3/2016
Stiffer punishment for open meetings violators needed
Any law becomes ineffective when punishment for violating that law fails to act as a deterrent. Or, to use the more colorful phrase, a law’s “got to have teeth.” Two weeks ago the Washington Senate decided to do something it hasn... — Updated 3/3/2016
EWU board of trustees gets PUB remodel update
Eastern Washington University’s board of trustees and those in attendance got a tentative timeline for the Pence Union Building remodel at the Feb. 26 meeting. Stacey Morgan Foster, EWU vice president for student affairs, and M... — Updated 3/3/2016
Education Briefs
Kindergarten registration opens Kindergarten registration is open for both Cheney and Medical Lake school districts. Forms families must complete in advance of registration include: student registration form, student health form,... — Updated 3/3/2016
'Appropriate Ambitions' comes to EWU gallery
Eastern Washington University’s Gallery of Art is hosting Garrett Bryant and Yaro Shon Neils’ “Appropriate Ambitions” exhibit from March 3 to April 14. According to a news release, “Appropriate Ambitions” is a collaborati... — Updated 3/3/2016
Medical Lake Boosters stage ice cream social
The Medical Lake High School Booster Club will host a get-acquainted ice cream social and membership drive tonight (Thursday, March 3) at 6 p.m. in the school auditorium. The Medical Lake High Booster Club was established in 2008... — Updated 3/3/2016
Gas prices are inching up, but not too high
If you’ve sensed the price of gas is moving upward you are not seeing things. But do not worry too much that suddenly prices will be back up in the $3 range. As of March 1 prices i... — Updated 3/3/2016
EW Gateway works behind the scenes
With so much focus and attention being given to upgrades of railroad tracks that lead out of Cheney to serve the new Highline Grain Terminal in Four Lakes, the primary users of... — Updated 3/3/2016
MLMS February PACE winners
Medical Lake Middle School honored six students for the Partners Advancing Character Education (PACE) award for February. February's trait is honesty. Students received... — Updated 3/3/2016
Lefler and Novo qualify for National SeaPerch challenge
Westwood Middle School is sending a couple of students to the 2016 SeaPerch National Challenge at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge Louisiana in May. Westwood... — Updated 3/3/2016
ML school board approves Ames' contract extension
It appears Tim Ames will continue as the Medical Lake School District superintendent for a few more years. At its Feb. 23 meeting, the Medical Lake School Board approved a... — Updated 3/3/2016
Cheney meets K-3 class-size standards
At its Feb. 24 meeting, the Cheney School Board learned the school district is meeting state standards for K-3 class sizes. In 2015, the Washington state Legislature provided... — Updated 3/3/2016
Happy birthday to the good Dr. Seuss!
The Cheney Library held a "Come 1, Come 2," celebration in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday, Feb. 28. At left, Cheney Rodeo queen Allison Douglas talks with several libray patrons... — Updated 3/3/2016
News Briefs
Library district teams with WorkSource on job classes The Spokane County Library District and WorkSource are providing free classes geared toward job seekers and the current workforce throughout March, April and May. “Ready for W... — Updated 3/3/2016
Commissioners review residential zoning codes
Medical Lake’s Planning Commission used their regular meeting in February to learn all they could about the city’s residential zoning codes in preparation for the upcoming, Growth Management Act-required comprehensive plan rev... — Updated 3/3/2016
Weiszmann earns advanced certification
In the Feb. 25 Cheney Free Press it was incorrectly stated that Cheney City Councilwoman Teresa Overhauser was the recipient of a certificate of municipal leadership — advanced from the Association of Washington Cities. C... — Updated 3/3/2016
AH council to discuss backing STA tax measure
The Airway Heights City Council voted to move four items forward from its Feb. 22 study to the March 7 regular meeting for consideration, items that included a resolution stating the city’s position on a potential ballot measure i... — Updated 3/3/2016