Articles from the October 20, 2016 edition

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Mark Bergam joins Airway Heights as city engineer

By AL STOVER Staff Reporter There is a new face in Airway Heights' Public Works Department - Mark Bergam, who was recently hired as the city engineer. Bergam, who was born on the we... — Updated 10/20/2016

 

Two charged in murder attempt

Cheney police are still on the trail of a third suspect wanted in the attempted murder of a Eastern Washington University student that took place in the early morning hours of Oct.... — Updated 10/20/2016

 

Churches

Emanuel Lutheran holiday bazaar and lunch on Nov. 5 Cheney’s Emmanuel Lutheran Church is holding their annual Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. There will be crafts and a White Elephant sale,... — Updated 10/20/2016

 

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 • Oct. 21, Light Fitness... — Updated 10/20/2016

 

Nazarene Church invites residents to stop by and pick a pumpkin for Cheney Outreach

Cheney's Church of the Nazarene invites you to stop on by, say hello to church members and pick a pumpkin. The church is holding its second annual pumpkin patch sale, with pumpkins... — Updated 10/20/2016

 

Cheney Outreach offers recreational scholarships

The Cheney Outreach offers a recreational scholarship program that can help families in the community. The scholarship can cover fees for recreational activities for people in need. Children who are 18 and younger can qualify for t... — Updated 10/20/2016

 

Churches

Cheney United Church of Christ Oct. 23 is a big day at Cheney UCC. Pastor David Krueger-Duncan will deliver the sermon at the 10 a.m. service in the church sanctuary. Prior to the service at 7:45 a.m., the men’s breakfast will... — Updated 10/20/2016

 

Personal principles should guide ballot choices

Ballots are out and we must choose between deeply flawed candidates. Choose the lesser of evils? While questions of personality/character are important, they never invalidate our responsibility to vote. Everyone must consider... — Updated 10/20/2016

 

Schoesler endorses Volz for Sixth District representative

I had the honor of representing the West Plains and Cheney for 12 years in the House and eight in the Senate. Now as Senate Majority Leader I have a fond spot for the area and want the best for our schools, higher education and... — Updated 10/20/2016

 

Trump unfit for the presidency

According to MSNBC Fact Finder, a lot of Mr. Donald Trump’s accusations towards Hillary Clinton and others have been proven false. Like so many other areas, including policies, etc., he has no idea what he is talking about. Mr.... — Updated 10/20/2016

 
 By AL STOVER    Opinion

This presidential election is creating too much stress

I’ll be honest, I am a little sick and tired of the election and I am waiting for it to be over. Don’t get me wrong, I understand the importance of this year’s presidential race, it will decide the next person — Republican... — Updated 10/20/2016

 
 By DON C. BRUNELL    Opinion

Timber money required for school construction

Uncoupling state timber sales revenue from public school construction funding doesn’t make sense. It is akin to killing the goose laying the golden eggs. That idea came up during... — Updated 10/20/2016

 
 By AL STOVER    Education

Spilker honored

Dr. Jacob DaBell (left), who operates DaBell Orthodontics offices in Cheney and Spokane Valley, visited Medical Lake's Hallett Elementary School to present fifth-grade teacher... — Updated 10/20/2016

 

Zak's HydraTrak bottle wins design award

Zak Designs, a worldwide distributor of licensed mealtime products and beverageware, received a special anniversary present the company announced, Oct. 14. Located in Airway Heights, and celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2016,... — Updated 10/20/2016

 
 By PAUL DELANEY    News

Dealers Auto Auction keeps Hayford Road hopping

To look back at the busy corner of U.S. Highway 2 and Hayford Road and think it wasn't that long ago when about the only two occupants of the real estate were a Savage House Pizza... — Updated 10/20/2016

 

Education briefs

Hallett announces September winners Hallett Elementary School announced its award winners for September. Hawk Pride —Alexia Mason, Eli Griffey, Rylan Horne, Makenzie Stoltz, Kaison Rudy, Nashua Sattler, Jaxx Hammer, Zackery... — Updated 10/20/2016

 
 By AL STOVER    Education

Get your game on for Homecoming

Medical Lake High School is celebrating its annual Homecoming Week. This year's theme is "Get Your Game On," inspired by video games. Each grade level adopted a well-known video... — Updated 10/20/2016

 
 By AL STOVER    News

MLHS makes changes to senior culminating project

Medical Lake High School seniors may notice a couple of changes to the culminating project for this year. High school staff changed a couple of the project’s components. The culminating project was a requirement for seniors to gr... — Updated 10/20/2016

 

CSD officials defend facilities information gathering process

Cheney School District officials and school board members continued fielding questions at their Oct. 12 meeting regarding the accuracy of their public participation process being used to determine what type of capital facility... — Updated 10/20/2016

 
 By John McCallum    News

Pot of gold in storage

Tuesday’s downpour produced some stunning visual after effects, such as this rainbow seen over Cheney Storage.... — Updated 10/20/2016

 

News Briefs

Zoning vs. land use: What’s the difference? The Cheney Planning Commission will host an open house to propose changes to the land use and transportation elements of the city’s comprehensive plan on Monday, Nov. 14, from 6... — Updated 10/20/2016

 

Cheney City Council approves 28-lot View Acres plat

The Cheney City Council gave the go ahead at its Oct. 11 meeting for residential development to take place on a 14.2-acre parcel of land in southwest Cheney. The council approved a hearing examiner recommendation for a plat of... — Updated 10/20/2016

 
 By AL STOVER    Front Page

Feed Medical Lake to host additional meal

Feed Medical Lake, which recently celebrated its fifth year in operation, is increasing its monthly meals from one to two. The program currently serves a free dinner on the second Monday of every month at St. John’s Lutheran Chur... — Updated 10/20/2016

 
 By AL STOVER    Front Page

Music, colors and dancing

Native American dancers of all ages moved to the sound of hand drums and singing during the 48th annual Spirit of the Eagle Powwow, held at Eastern Washington University's Reese... — Updated 10/20/2016

 
 By AL STOVER    Front Page

Moratorium put on AH residential

At its Oct. 17 meeting, the Airway Heights City Council passed an emergency moratorium on the city accepting applications for residential uses on properties that are under challenge from the Eastern Washington Growth Management... — Updated 10/20/2016

 

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