Articles from the September 24, 2015 edition
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Divining Cheney's water future
For city of Cheney officials, statistics don't lie. The city has been experiencing earlier starts and longer durations to its irrigation season over the past two years that put more... — Updated 9/24/2015
Haynes' celebrate 60th
Gene and Carol Haynes renewed their vows for their 60th anniversary at a private party at their house on Silver Lake. They celebrated this occasion with their three sons, Tom, Carl... — Updated 9/24/2015
West Plains Police News
CHENEY Sept. 14 Identity theft was reported on the 800 block of Cedar Street. Domestic violence/verbal dispute was reported on the 100 block of Pineview Place. Domestic violence/verbal dispute was reported on the 200 block of... — Updated 9/24/2015
New rails
Crews from contractor RailWorks have begun upgrades on the section of track from Cheney to Four Lakes and the Highline Grain shuttle facility. The project is expected to take... — Updated 9/24/2015
Cheney Snap Fitness expands
Cheney Snap Fitness will soon have another location on the West Plains, this in Medical Lake. Having just undergone an expansion in Cheney, owner Jake Smith will open the new... — Updated 9/24/2015
Financial factors cause for nondeployment
It has been a devastating wildfire season across our state. In his letter to the editor (Cheney Free Press) on the topic dated 9/17/2015, Mike Ault makes some valid points, but he missed some important facts. The fact is that our... — Updated 9/24/2015
Historical haunted house should be saved
I just read an article in the Cheney Free Press about the building that was known as “Hagel’s House of Horrors.” This building is scheduled to be demolished because it does not fit into your (Spokane International Airport) “mast... — Updated 9/24/2015
Contributions to justices bring up need for reform
Chances are until notable recent rulings by the Washington state Supreme Court, short of a few political wonks out there, little attention was paid to what the nine justices in Olympia did. But following the McCleary Decision, fini... — Updated 9/24/2015
Diaz's five-year suspension is harsh but not surprising
After watching mixed martial arts for many years, I understand why fans follow certain fighters. For instance, former Strikeforce champion Nick Diaz has a large fan following. Diaz is known for his trash talking, anti-authority... — Updated 9/24/2015
WEST PLAINS CHAMBER MEETING
The West Plains Chamber of Commerce’s next monthly meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 1, 7 a.m. at the Shriner’s Event Center, 7217 W. Westbow Blvd., Spokane. For info or to RSVP call the chamber office at (509) 747... — Updated 9/24/2015
Caterpillar distribution center to have company
The Caterpillar tractor parts distribution center that sits adjacent to Interstate 90 near the Medical Lake exit will have a neighbor of sorts in the business. According to information provided by Greater Spokane Incorporated, Keys... — Updated 9/24/2015
Washington state will sell green bonds Sept. 28
The state of Washington will take part in the sale of $900 million of what are called “green bonds” starting Monday, Sept. 28 with a retail sale and then offering the bonds to Wall Street two days later. According to the pub... — Updated 9/24/2015
Cellular Plus plans move into new location
By PAUL DELANEY Staff Reporter Cheney's office for Cellular Plus will be on the move sometime in the next few months. Land is currently being cleared and prepared for the... — Updated 9/24/2015
Ryan and Starr named McNair scholarship semifinalists
Cheney’s Shogo Starr and Medical Lake’s Jeremy Ryan are two of approximately 16,000 semifinalists for the 2016 Merit Scholarship. The National Merit program recognizes students with high PSAT scores and a strong academic rec... — Updated 9/24/2015
Transitional Bilingual Program continues to grow
It is not easy for a student to move into a new school district, especially when they do not speak the same language as other students. The Cheney School District’s State Transitional Bilingual Instructional Program tries to h... — Updated 9/24/2015
FFA takes first in tractor driving competition, sixth in horse judging
It's only the fourth week of school and the Cheney High Future Farmers of America Club have already added a couple of plaques to their trophy case. The club took first place in the... — Updated 9/24/2015
EWU takes over Area Health Education Center
Eastern Washington University Spokane’s College of Health Science and Public Health recently took over management of the Area Health Education Center (AHEC). Managing the center will help EWU promote and create a health careers p... — Updated 9/24/2015
Hare brings passion for sports to Cheney
Cheney residents, students and staff who attend home football games may notice a man walking along the sidelines, greeting folks and talking into a walkie-talkie. This is Gregg... — Updated 9/24/2015
AH council meeting canceled
Airway Heights canceled its regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, Sept. 21. The next council meeting is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. A study session is scheduled for... — Updated 9/24/2015
Powers' dahlias delight more than just those passing by
Cheney's Mary Ann Powers first began growing dahlias over 20 years ago. She has met with so much success that not only did her friends and neighbors enjoy the color adorning the... — Updated 9/24/2015
Turnbull work party Oct. 3
Turnbull Wildlife Refuge and Spokane Audubon Society are hosting a community work part Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at the refuge. This is part of an ongoing effort to... — Updated 9/24/2015
News briefs
Cheney firefighters earn promotions Two Cheney firefighters have successfully completed the promotion process with top scores in their classifications and moved up in fire department rank. Chris Munoz has been promoted to... — Updated 9/24/2015
Cheney may be short land to handle projected growth
“If you build it, he will come,” is how the saying goes. Substitute “they” for “he.” Switch the saying around, add in “Cheney” and the city’s concerns about land use, and the saying might become “When they come, can Cheney bu... — Updated 9/24/2015
Council OKs streetlight conversion application
Washington state’s Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) is soliciting cities for streetlight conversation projects — and the city of Cheney intends to take them up on their offer. At it’s final regular meeting in September Tuesda... — Updated 9/24/2015
Recycling's routines
Just over one month into Medical Lake’s new curbside recycling program and the phones at City Hall have quieted down. Not that they were ringing off the hook prior to the program’s start Aug. 5, but City Administrator Doug Ros... — Updated 9/24/2015