Articles from the May 21, 2015 edition
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Looking Back
1 Years Ago May 19, 2005 Groundbreaking for Cheney’s new Holiday Inn Express was scheduled for July according to developers Randall Gillingham, Dick Vandervert, Steve Emtman and Brian Anderson. An arsonist set fire to the police c... — Updated 5/21/2015
What's Happening on the West Plains
City of Cheney • May 22, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0 — 18 months), community library, 10:30 — 11:30 a.m. • May 25, Memorial Day — All city offices closed. Garbage pickup one day late. • May 25, Memorial Day Observance Ce... — Updated 5/21/2015
House sitting turns complicated in StageWest's 'Bedside Manners'
StageWest Community Theatre proudly presents "Bedside Manners" by Derek Benfield, produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. and directed by Chris Booth. When Ferris... — Updated 5/21/2015
Medical Lake seniors showcase artwork
On a quiet, residential street in the little town of Medical Lake is an art gallery. It was the scene of a real live art exhibit this past Saturday afternoon. The gallery belongs... — Updated 5/21/2015
Thank you, Cheney Care Center for luncheon
I would like to comment on the Mother’s Day Luncheon at the Cheney Care Center on Sunday, May 10. I was invited to attend with my mom, as a guest and was amazed at how pleasant the whole event was. Everyone was made to feel s... — Updated 5/21/2015
Youth sports is more than just about winning, it's about growth
If you’re a sports fan and are looking for something to take your mind off the bad news that’s happening in athletics, look no further than in your neighborhood — and I’m not referring to the college students throwing flying... — Updated 5/21/2015
Love is displayed when we help those in need of it
In the May 7 edition of the Cheney Free Press Mr. Norm Luther states that Jesus never talked about homosexuality. Mr. Luther may be right, to my knowledge Jesus never used the word homosexual. Mr. Luther uses this detail as... — Updated 5/21/2015
EWU player departure needs better perspective
Quick — somebody get the name of the bus that just ran over Eastern Washington University women’s basketball head coach Wendy Schuller and her program. And get the names of those individuals who tossed her under that car... — Updated 5/21/2015
West Plains Briefs
ML Memorial Day service The Medical Lake Cemetery Association invites the community to a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25 at 9:30 a.m.. The cemetery is located at 21419 West Thorpe Road, off of Brooks Road. Contact Janice... — Updated 5/21/2015
Cheney School District provides summer feeding program
The Cheney School District is once again sponsoring the Seamless Summer Feeding Program for Children. The program provides meals for children 18 years of age and younger at no charge. All meals are available without regard to... — Updated 5/21/2015
Kenady creates healthy Hobbit House for Books2Eat
Homeschooler Bradley Kenady of Medical Lake didn't end up having the winning entry in this year's Eastern Washington University Books2Eat competition but it certainly was... — Updated 5/21/2015
CHS April students of the month
Cheney High School officials have released the names of students selected as April Students of the Month. They are listed as follows along with the department they were selected in... — Updated 5/21/2015
Eastern seniors to present visual design projects in a two-week exhibition
Transferring the skills learned in college to the real world is one of the goals graduates want to have mastered by the time they are finished with their education, even when it com... — Updated 5/21/2015
Watchel receives "Spirit of Theater" drama award
Skyler Watchel sat quietly as Cardinal Players adviser Janine Warrington and drama teacher Heidi Peterson gave a speech about the qualities and characteristics of the student who... — Updated 5/21/2015
Cheney schools seeing end of year growth spurt
At a time when enrollment tends to decline, full time equivalent student counts in the Cheney School District continue to grow. In a report presented to the Cheney school board at its regular meeting last Wednesday, Kassidy... — Updated 5/21/2015
Many seats, few candidates
Twenty-five candidates filed for 21 West Plains seats up for election at the close of the filing period last Friday, meaning most seats will have one candidate for voters to chose from in the general election, Nov. 3. There will... — Updated 5/21/2015
Good rides
Organizers of the second annual Stars, Stripes, Boots & Spurs Car Show held in Cheney last Sunday said the event was a great success with 38 entries and 12 trophies awarded.... — Updated 5/21/2015
Airway Heights City Council approves police records management contract with county
The Airway Heights Police Department is taking its partnership with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office to a different level. At its meeting Monday night, the Airway Heights City Council approved several items, one of which was a... — Updated 5/21/2015
Airway Heights Planning Commission says 'yes' to Highway 2 plan
At its May 13 meeting, the Airway Heights Planning Commission finally passed a resolution recommending City Council approve the Highway 2 Safety and Revitalization Vision concept plan. The council approved the plan at its May 18... — Updated 5/21/2015
Cheney reviewing Reid School demolition application
The city of Cheney is currently holding a public comment period on an application from Bernardo Wills Architects on behalf of Eastern Washington University to demolish the former Ro... — Updated 5/21/2015
Medical Lake Deer committee counts 27 deer in April census
The Medical Lake Citizens Deer Advisory Committee recently conducted another deer count within city limits where they found 27 deer: two bucks, 10 doe and four yearlings — deer that are between 1-2 years old. This is up from l... — Updated 5/21/2015
Volunteering to fix the 'whole family unit'
Dealing with domestic violence can be complex and costly, let alone emotional. Since January 2013, A.R.M.S., Abuse Recovery Ministry Services, has been serving as the Cheney Municipal Court’s domestic violence advocate at no c... — Updated 5/21/2015
Clarifications and corrections
A May 14 West Plains Brief stated Feed Cheney events take place the fourth Monday of the month. Feed Cheney’s meals actually take place on the last Monday of the month. As such, next month’s Feed Cheney will take place June 29.... — Updated 5/21/2015
Wash down
Kids got a chance to operate a fire hose during the Cheney Fire Department’s open house last Saturday. A steady flow of residents talked with firefighters, checked out their equipment from ladder trucks to medical kits and e... — Updated 5/21/2015
Fire merger talks heat up
At its Monday meeting, the Airway Heights City Council agreed to allow the Public Safety committee to reconvene with Spokane County Fire District 10’s board of commissioners in June. The two groups will meet to discuss different op... — Updated 5/21/2015