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Cheney's City Council took a step towards replacing the fire department's aging No. 1 attack engine by unanimously authorizing Mayor Tom Trulove's office to sign an agreement with General Fire for the purchase of a new main attack engine. According to the resolution, General Fire supplies nationally approved Rosenbauer Fire Engines. Cheney is taking this move through an interlocal agreement with the city of Tacoma for the purchase of truck, allowing it to bypass the formal...
The $5.4 billion spent to expand the Panama Canal is paying off for East Coast and Gulf of Mexico seaports; however, it is putting more pressure on the Northwest to remain competitive. The enlarged waterway opened in June 2016 allowing much larger container ships and tankers to transit between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Ships carrying up to 14,800 containers can now bypass Washington ports. Shippers have a cost-effective alternative to reach midwestern markets from south...
We’re going to keep this light this week, so before reading, head out to the kitchen for something to drink — hot or cold, take your pick. And while you’re at it, pop a batch of popcorn. Back and settled in for another Write to the Point? Good. Hey, October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month — among other things. That’s right, it’s a month — like we need one but why not — to celebrate those morsels of buttery, salty goodness we have known and loved since childhood. There’s a lot of things associated with popcorn, and a lot...
Seventy-five years ago, in 1942, a month-long War Bond Drive for Farmers was underway. Farmers were asked to invest in War Savings Bonds during the month. The organizers hoped to break the quota-breaking Washington Retailers drive that had been held in July. Learn more about our area’s history at www.cheneymuseum.org....
Hallett Elementary fifth grader Lacey Stearns hid in a mountain of toys gathered by the MLHS Sky Club for the Hallett Toy Drive. Operations from the Hallett end were handled by Mr. Clute's fifth grade class. The toys were distributed throughout the West Plains area and in Medical Lake area for the Christmas season....
Monthly Cheney book club meeting Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. The Cheney book discussion group meets Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cheney library meeting room. The book “Our Souls at Night” by Kent Haruf will be discussed, Heidi Smith presenting. A complete list of books to be discussed this year is available at the library front desk. Books are available for sign out at the library. Book club meetings are open to anyone. The Cheney Friends of the Library supports this program. Coat drive distribution is on Friday and Saturday Coa...
Rachael K. Parker, 33, of Long Beach, Calif. passed away Oct. 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nev. Rachael was born Dec.16, 1983 in Spokane Wash., and was a graduate of Cheney High School, class of 2002. She attended Eastern Washington University for one year before moving to California. While in California, she worked with the Manhattan Beach Police Department as a records technician, and also earned a BA in Sociology. She was with the police department for 10 years. Rachael loved her...
Emmanuel Lutheran Church All are welcome to worship with us this Sunday, Oct. 22, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. You may also watch our pastor’s sermons on YouTube at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Cheney. Christian education for older elementary school through adults begins at 9 a.m. Mark your calendars for Sunday, Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m. for Reformation Sunday. All are welcome to worship with us as we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Don’t forget to wear red. Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. is the annua...
We are grieved to announce the passing of Sarah Rowland, 34, who was born Aug. 5, 1983 and passed away Sept. 29, 2017. She was a beloved sister and daughter. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Thomas. Sarah, who attended Cheney High School, is survived by her sister Lesly Chapman (Daylen, Tahiri and Lumiya Chapman), her mother Robin Orlin (Dan Orlin), father Carl Rowland (Heather Rowland), grandparents Thelma and George Rowland, her four aunts and uncles, as well as...
1 Years Ago Oct. 18, 2007 Voluntary measures asking citizens to conserve water in Medical Lake was soon to become the law if City Council members approved it. Skylar Bradley finished his pumpkin carving work as he and many other kids were part of the Cheney Farmer’s Market’s pumpkin carving contest. The contest, and other events, marked the market’s end of the season. Pine Lodge inmate workers loaded surplus of vegetables from the facility to vehicles for delivery to the Medical Lake Food Bank. 20 Years Ago Oct. 23, 1997...
The same three artists who brought you the chance for a hands-on art experience in August are bringing it back later this month to the Cheney Library - only this time with musical accompaniment. Local artists Kay Kinghorn, Karen Simmons and Janet Wilbanks are teaming again for "An Art Experience by Kay, Karen and Janet" number two. The Oct. 28 event is free and welcome to everyone of all ages to not only view, but experience art first-hand. Wilbanks said the experience takes p...
Rotary 21 and Union Gospel Mission Motors teamed up together to help the West Plains community. The two companies helped provide a truck that will be used to pick up food for Cleone's Closet Food Pantry and other items for Women's Healing and Empowerment Network (WHEN). Cleone's Closet is currently located at 13514 West Sunset Highway in Airway Heights and reopened at the beginning of October. The food is donated by Second Harvest and it is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday...
Gainer wants to bring a different direction to city Cheney City Council Position 1 candidate Tim Gainer is a long-time resident of the community, having graduated from Cheney High School in 1981. Gainer attended Eastern Washington University, and has worked as an engineer at Davis Communications, Inc. since 1982. In his 35 years of business experience, he has worked with entities such as EWU, the city of Cheney, CenturyTel, Avista and Inland Power and Light and has served as...
Olympia – Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers will conduct a statewide “Slow Down, Move Over” emphasis from Oct. 18 through Oct. 20. The purpose is to help both troopers and citizens get home safe by bringing awareness to the “Move Over Law.” In the last two years, 62 patrol cars have been hit and 24 troopers injured. That’s an average of one trooper injured every month. RCW 46.61.212 - Approaching Emergency Zones is the “Move Over Law.” It requires that vehicles approaching an emergency zone should proceed with du...
FBLS students trick or trot Walkers and runners of all ages are invited to show some Halloween spirit by taking part in the “Trick-or-Trot” fun run hosted by the Cheney High School Future Business Leaders of America club. Proceeds from the $7 per person entry fee will go towards purchasing business attire to be given out at an upcoming professional development workshop hosted by the FBLA in partnership with Cheney Outreach. The run takes place Oct. 28 from 4–6 p.m. on a 1.5-mile loop at the high school, 406 North Sixth St. Co... Full story
A chance for Airway Heights' residents to clean out their yards is coming up at the fall community clean-up day on Oct. 28. "Basically this event is just to offer residents a place to drop off their leaves, branches, and other garden items," Glenn Horton, parks and recreation coordinator said. "The goal is to clean up the community a little bit and try to make it a cleaner place." This event has been going on close to 10 years and it is free to the residents of the town. The d...
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. 20, Middle School Dance, Cheney Middle School, 6:30 – 8 p.m., $5 admission. • Oct. 21, Second Anniversary for Sweet Pea Boutique, 108 College Ave. 11 – 4 p.m. • Oct. 24, Flightless Bird Running Club, Barrelhouse Pub and Pizza, 6 p.m. • Oct. 24, City Council Meeting, City Hall Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Oct. 24, Cheney... Full story
A band that represents more than 50 years of music spanning multiple genres, Three Dog Night, will take the stage at Northern Quest Resort & Casino's Pend Oreille Pavilion on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $45/$55/$65 and go on sale Friday, Oct. 20 at 8:30 a.m. Tickets may be purchased online at www.northernquest.com or by calling the Northern Quest box office at (509) 481-2800 or toll-free at (877) 871-6772. Box office hours are 9 a.m. – 1 p...
A patch of pesky grass has been turned into a place of peace and reflection at Medical Lake's St. Anne's Catholic Church. Through the efforts of a dedicated core group of church volunteers, plus many others along the way, a place for anyone - not just parish members - has been provided to have a place to pray, or to just stop and think. The St. Anne's Meditation Garden is a labor of love by the committee who oversaw the project that started a year ago and was dedicated in...
Students at Medical Lake Middle School were sent off on their annual Fund Run, Oct. 6, with help from the school's band. The music must have been good because according to Molly Cooke, MLMS language arts teacher, the effort raised almost $22,000, which broke the record of previous fund raising efforts by roughly $5,000....
Eastern Washington University is partnering with one of the fastest growing mobile payment companies in the world, PayByPhone Technologies Inc., to give students more options to pay campus meters. The PayByPhone app gives students more options to pay the meters than the previous system, which would not allow the application to download on certain phones. In addition to utilizing a phone app, PayByPhone also offers an 800 number for customers to call and pay. EWU’s director of parking and transportation services, Michelle Rasm...
The Hallett Elementary Pride and I Can award winners for September are as follows Kindergarten: Courtney Haase: Arianna Ramson and Jaxon Milender; Carmen Danker: Jordan Buck and Brookelyn Judd; Marilyn Musselwhite: Genyce LaCour and Makoa Paikuli; Angela Williams: Julia Hurst and Lucas Burris. First grade: Karen Coins: Evelyn Hurst and Cody Rupert; Elyse Coriell: Lilly Vasilenko and Kolton Hansen; Jamie Myers: Evelynn Chimienti and Eli Griffey; Brenda Devine: Calder Diluciano and Seth Whitcher. Second grade: Pielop: Karter...
The Cheney School Board received an update at its Oct. 11 meeting on how district staff and design personnel intend to address $2.165 million in cost overruns at three elementary schools scheduled for renovation and expansion as part of a $52 million capital facilities bond passed by voters in February. Most of the overages, an estimated $1.1 million, occurs at Windsor Elementary School next to Westwood Middle School in the Windsor/Marshal area. District Superintendent Rob...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and two female officers in Airway Heights are promoting it in a special way. Officers Erika Rose and Erin Johnson both dyed their hair purple, the color that represents Domestic Violence Awareness. Rose has been in Airway Heights for around three years and grew up in the Spokane Valley. She had wanted to be a police officer her whole life and loves the job because she can help people. Johnson joined Airway Heights in 2016 and has...
Although there were not many people in attendance, the Airway Heights City Council held a public hearing on revenue sources for the current expense fund for the 2018 budget. The hearing included consideration of the possibility of increases in property tax revenues. The increase would be 1 percent and the council decided to discuss it further at the next study session on Oct. 23. If the council decided to go with the increase in regular property taxes, the city would receive an additional $11,071. The current expense fund has...
