Articles from the October 22, 2015 edition
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News briefs
Zimmerman American Ninja Warrior video online It’s official – Medical Lake School District teacher Sandy Zimmerman has posted her audition video for competing in the popular TV show “American Ninja Warrior” online, and... — Updated 10/26/2015
Keeping public safety, safe
It's often stated, from Police Chief John Hensley down to officers on the street, that for the Cheney Police Department, no call is too small. For Officer Nate Conley, that might... — Updated 10/22/2015
JustServe.org provides local volunteer opportunities
As Lewis Carroll once said: "One of the secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others." While opportunities abound to serve in the community, i... — Updated 10/22/2015
Fairways fares OK in 2015 despite heat, smoke
The problem sometimes with running a business that is weather dependent is that the knife cuts both ways. The Fairways Golf Course near Four Lakes is a prime example. Blessed with... — Updated 10/22/2015
What's Happening On The West Plains
City of Cheney • Oct. 23, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0 – 18 months), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Oct. 24, Cheney Free Press Open House, 1616 W. First St., 1 – 4 p.m. • Oct. 26, Dance Class, Wr... — Updated 10/22/2015
West Plains Briefs
STCU Cheney blood drive Friday, Oct. 23 Inland Northwest Blood Center, along with the Cheney Community Blood Drive volunteers led by Duane Isaac, will be coordinating a blood drive Friday, Oct. 23, at the Spokane Teachers Credit... — Updated 10/22/2015 Full story
Churches
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites you to worship with us this Sunday, Oct. 25 at 10:30 a.m. as we celebrate Reformation Sunday. You may also watch our pastor’s sermons at our website ww... — Updated 10/22/2015
Sue I. Gear
Sue I. Gear of Cheney, Wash. age 77, passed away on Oct. 14, 2015 after a good fight against pancreatic cancer. Sue was born on Oct. 1, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to Howard and Reba... — Updated 10/22/2015 Full story
LOOKING BACK WITH THE CHENEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
One hundred twenty-five years ago on Oct. 24, 1890 the city of Cheney's new City Hall, fire station and jail opened in a new brick building at 111 E. St., now College Avenue.... — Updated 10/22/2015
Looking Back
10 Years Ago Oct. 27, 2005 Amy Jo Sooy, seeking a third term as Cheney’s mayor, was set to face off against Allan Gainer in the upcoming general election. After the position was eliminated with the passage of Initiative 695 in 20... — Updated 10/22/2015
Thank you from StageWest
StageWest would like to give thanks to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church family for generously allowing us the use of their building for our auditions, rehearsals and performances of our latest play, “Anne of Green Gables.” We are... — Updated 10/22/2015
Preventing high school football injuries through education
Football is a dangerous game — fans and athletes know that. It’s been that way since its inception in 1869. Recently, the sport has been under a microscope due to the number of injuries at the high school level. Even Medical... — Updated 10/22/2015
Cheney needs more cops on the street
Our society has become far too dangerous and complex to rely upon one police officer per shift to sort through the labyrinth of issues that arise each day. Not to mention confronting those citizens that will not cooperate or those... — Updated 10/22/2015
Approving Proposition 1 will help keep the public safe
We generally don’t give public safety much thought, until we need it. Public safety is nothing that should be taken for granted. Its quality and quantity can determine whether you are safe or at risk, whether you live or you... — Updated 10/22/2015
Bill Jarms is still pumping out the work
Nothing like getting tossed into the water to see if you can swim. That might have been how Bill Jarms felt the day he learned his dad, Ron, was not coming back from vacation. All... — Updated 10/22/2015
Ulupalakua
Members of Eastern Washington University's Hui 'O Hawaii club dance to the "Ulupalakua" song during the JFK Library's annual Oktoberfest fundraiser, Oct. 17 where the library was... — Updated 10/22/2015
Vietnam veterans honored at Medical Lake High School
A crowd of students, dignitaries and military personnel gathered in front of Medical Lake High School as the Jonas Babcock Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held... — Updated 10/22/2015
Nicol seeks Director 4 position
The Cheney School Board District Director 4 election is the only position to come down to one candidate: Stacy Nicol. Current board director Rick Mount originally filed for reelection but withdrew his name in May. In an earlier... — Updated 10/22/2015
Familiar faces run for Medical Lake School Board
Medical Lake residents can expect a few familiar faces to return to the school board. Current board members Rod Von Lehe, Ron Cooper and Felicia Jensen are running unopposed in the... — Updated 10/22/2015
Foggy foliage
Fall on the West Plains not only means colorful, falling leaves but the arrival of often dense early morning fog. Both are seen above along Cheney's Fred Johns Way, Tuesday... — Updated 10/22/2015
Avista moving to energy efficient LED streetlights
SPOKANE – A new light will be shining in Avista’s Washington and Idaho service area as the company replaces nearly 30,000 company-owned streetlights with energy efficient LED lights over five years. According to a company news... — Updated 10/22/2015
Cheney City Council tackles public works issues
The Oct. 13 Cheney City Council meeting had a decidedly public works flavor. All five action items before the council involved issues falling under the scope of Public Works Director Todd Ableman — ranging from recycling to... — Updated 10/22/2015
Airway Heights advances rezone request
At its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 14, the Airway Heights Planning Commission unanimously approved moving a rezone request to the city’s comprehensive plan docket for consideration. Under state law the city can... — Updated 10/22/2015
Trailer fire
Cheney firefighters mop up after responding to a trailer fire in Presnell's Trailer Court Wednesday morning, Oct. 14. Cheney Fire Chief Mike Winters said the fire started, and was... — Updated 10/22/2015
Kennedy and Roberts square off in Medical Lake
The only City Council race in Medical Lake, Position 7, pits two long-time residents who are both very active in their community. Don Kennedy has lived in Medical Lake the past 19 years, and is the owner of Kraton Management... — Updated 10/22/2015