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A recent rapid draw down in reservoir levels has led city of Cheney officials to impose watering restrictions on several large users as well as call for additional conservation measures from residents. Public Works Director Todd Ableman said levels in the city’s five reservoirs were at 20.8 feet Friday morning, July 6, but there was no recovery overnight and during the day on Saturday. “During demand time we can lose between one and two feet and recover during the day,” Ableman said in an email. “When we don’t recover,...
Make room on the gym wall at Reese Court as Eastern Washington University has earned yet another Big Sky Conference Presidents' Cup for the 2017-18 school year, the league office announced July 11. Based on a point system for both academic and athletic success, Eastern finished ahead of Northern Colorado and Weber State to claim its third such honor in the last four seasons. "I would like to congratulate Eastern Washington's student-athletes and the university's leadership, ad...
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 • July 20, Master Gardeners: Cheney Plant Clinic and Information Booth, community library, 1 – 5 p.m. • July 20, Outdoor movie: Homeward Bound, Sutton Park, starts at dusk. • July 20, Sound and Music with Mobius Science, community library, 2 – 3 p.m. • July 24, Storytime at Starbucks with the Cheney Library, Cheney Plaza 2816 Fi...
Conner McClure made some noise that may resonate all the way from Cheney back to the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association California Circuit. The bull rider from Grass Valley, Calif. was No. 23 in the most recent available standings with just $901 in winnings, but his 85.5-point ride Friday on the opening night of the 51st annual Cheney Rodeo held up for McClure to earn $2,541 on Maze Runner. Chase Dougherty from Canby, Ore scored 81-points holding onto Big Dog and won $1,992. Roger...
Once again, the Big Sky Conference bulls-eye is on the Eastern Washington University football team. In a July 16 news release, conference media representatives and coaches voted the Eagles as the top pick to win the Big Sky this season. Eastern collected six first-place votes, 134 points, in the coaches poll and 27 votes, 651 points, in the media poll. Both polls picked Weber State, last year’s co-champion, to finish second and Northern Arizona to finish third while newcomer — sort of — Idaho was fourth in the coaches poll...
Break out the tools and garden your way to a healthier mind, body and spirit. Gardeners have always know it, but now research proves that gardening is a great form of exercise. You'll work out all your major muscle groups when raking, digging and planting for an hour. Include gardening as a major component of your workout schedule. You'll stretch and strengthen muscles while promoting cardiovascular health and maintaining bone mass. A University of Arkansas study found that ya...
1 Years Ago July 17, 2008 Cheney Fire Department responded to three fires all within a week of each other, though none caused serious damage. The combination of high temperatures, dry conditions and wind made for the blazes. The city of Medical Lake sent out 1,393 surveys asking if citizens wanted to see fireworks banned within the city's corporate boundaries. The results indicated of the 427 returned (31 percent), 19 percent said they don't favor a ban, while the remaining 1...
Our beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away July 5, 2018 leaving her family and friends too soon. She was born in Mesa, Ariz. March 8, 1992 to Kathleen and Chuck Morgan. When she was four years old she moved to Cheney. At age nine she became a part of the Boots' family. Nycole attended Cheney schools and graduated in 2010 from Cheney High School. While in high school she played tennis and was a part of the marching band. She never missed a beat to reminisce...
Seventy-five years ago in 1943, the Sons of Uncle Sam organization at Eastern Washington College held two Furlough Frolic dances during the school year for military men, as well as to raise money to help servicemen. Learn more about our area’s history at www.cheneymuseum.org....
I am not your typical Republican. When I was younger I always considered myself an independent and as I have matured, I have found myself becoming more and more conservative. I have no personal connection to Cathy McMorris Rodgers. I knew that she represented Eastern Washington in Congress, but not much more than that. I started seeing ads for Lisa Brown and hearing people talk about her and decided to look for myself. The first thing that bothered me was that in the early campaign days, Lisa did not affiliate herself with...
I’m writing in response to the article about the Cheney dog park in the July 5 issue of the Cheney Free Press. I believe Cheney could really benefit form a dog park. My dog, Lucy, loves running free and socializing with other dogs. According to the article from AVMA.org (American Veterinary Medical Association) website “dogs who have more social contact were less likely to develop fearful or aggressive behavior.” (AVMA.org retrieved 7-15-18) I have raise four beautiful happy healthy children here in Cheney, let’s make it...
Cheney now has a Lisa Brown for Congress office at 1010 First St., Suite A, directly across First Street from the Farmers Market at Cheney Marketplace. The office is usually staffed by volunteers Monday – Friday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Stop by to say hello, make a donation, pick up whatever you need such as yard signs, T-shirts, bumper stickers, buttons, literature and even get assistance with voter registration. Christie Bruntlett Cheney...
CHENEY July 9 Domestic violence/verbal dispute was reported on the 1100 block of First Street. Harassment was reported on the 100 block of West Fifth Street. July 10 Mental health issue was reported on the 800 block of West First Street. Harassment was reported on the 200 block of North Second Street. Third-degree theft was reported on the 200 block of North Sixth Street. “Lisa Brown for Congress” signs were taken. (Editor’s note: Lisa Brown signs were also damaged in a July 7 report of third-degree malicious misch...
The Cheney Free Press was honored along with other sponsors of the Cheney Rodeo at the kickoff event on July 12. Here, Miss Cheney Rodeo Kaleigh Driver presents Free Press representative DeeAnn Gibb with a plaque that singled out the newspaper for its 51 years of involvement. The Free Press is the only sponsor to have been involved every year since the rodeo's inception in 1968....
I’m going to tell you a story. It’s a story about “Operation Success.” Never heard of it? You’re probably not alone. Most of the millions of people in the United States don’t know the tale of how our State Department and the Central Intelligence Agency overthrew the democratically elected government of Guatemala in 1954. It’s a brilliant story. It was done on a shoestring budget and in such a way as to not attract international attention to the fact that the leader of the free world, the proponent of representativ...
We had a cold wet spring. I don’t know whether to blame global warming or Donald Trump, but it sure was hard on my garden. I didn’t think my corn was ever going to come up. I am glad warm weather has finally arrived. I became aware of the arrival of summer this week as I was sitting at an outside table in a small strip mall slurping a huckleberry milkshake and watching the traffic go by. It seemed almost every vehicle was either pulling a boat or an RV; some were pulling both. I was raised on a farm so I was introduced to...
This week ballots are being mailed for the primary election. As retired educators, we strongly support Dave Wilson as representative for the 6th legislative district. Dave has been a business and education consultant for the past six years. Previously, he was founder and owner of Interface Computer School for nearly 30 years. Dave sees the need for a continuum of instruction (pre-K to post-secondary) to prepare area youth for economic and civic success. He will work to preserve a level of funding that will allow for...
The venue for our recent Craner family reunion was our Cheney Sutton Park, the crown jewel of the municipal parks of Cheney. We had a total of 83 attendees, family and friends from as far away as Kansas and the west coast of Washington, plus one dog on a leash, as per park regulations. Our potluck and get-together was enjoyed by all, especially enjoyed by the families with young children who reveled in playing on the ample playground equipment afforded by the park. This was our second annual reunion in Sutton Park, and we...
In whirlwind-style action at its July 10 meeting, Cheney’s City Council passed five ordinances that did everything from proposing capital facilities projects to incorporating new zoning changes and moving money to pay for debt principal and interest. Four of the ordinances originally came before the city’s Planning Commission, three on May 14 and one on June 11, receiving unanimous recommendations for adoption by the council. Council held the first readings and a public hearing on all three at their June 26 meeting, and fin...
A previously announced closure of State Route 902 and Craig Road for construction of a roundabout begins tonight, July 19, at 7 p.m. and will last 72 hours Washington State Department of Transportation officials said. The roadway is expected to reopen at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 22. According to details released by WSDOT, SR 902 will be closed to westbound traffic at exit 272. Drivers will detour via Medical Lake-Four Lakes Road. Craig Road will be posted with signage just beyond...
Northern Quest Resort and Casino has officially opened two more dining facilities in their location. It was announced on April 26 that the ice cream shop Ben and Jerry’s along with the Mexican fast food option Qdoba would be a new addition to the casino, and now they are both open for business. Qdoba is a build-your-own burrito experience. Some of the options include fire-grilled steak, chicken, slow-roasted brisket, fresh-made pico de gallo and hand-mash guacamole. The fast food option is located on the casino floor in t...
Spokane County issues burn upgraded restrictions Hot, dry weather and elevated fire potential have prompted the Spokane County Fire Code official to issue burn restrictions for the unincorporated areas of the county. The restrictions went into effect Monday, July 16. The restrictions mean that unauthorized open burning and specified outdoor recreational fires (campfires, fire bowls and fire pits) are prohibited in the unincorporated areas of Spokane County until further notice. Any person(s) responsible for open burning...
How does a church stay relevant in changing times? It's a question the answer for which is part of the Cheney Church of the Nazarene's second service in their three-service celebration of 100 years in the community. The service takes place this Sunday, July 22, at 10:30 a.m. at the church's location at 338 Betz Road. How the church got to Betz Road is part of that relevancy. Founded in 1917 in a small school house west of Cheney and incorporated in 1918, the Nazarene Church's...
Fire crews from Spokane County Fire District No. 3, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and with help from the Department of Corrections fought a fire south of Tucker Prairie Road southwest of Medical Lake on Friday, July 13. According SCFD3 Division Chief Dustin Flock, the fire with unknown origins was limited to 3.9 acres. A pair of Fire Boss air tanker aircraft made between five and eight water drops each, Flock said. DNR is currently trying to assess the...
The Airway Heights Police Department requested council approval to purchase a police equipped SUV at the July 16 City Council meeting. Previously the council approved the hiring of two new officers and due to the addition, the department requested to purchase one fully equipped vehicle. The total cost of everything, equipment included, is $53,000. In other action items, the council was asked to approve a change order for nine items of different conditions and additional work for the recreation center utilities project. This...
