Articles from the November 16, 2017 edition
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Bloom's celebrate 50th
Gene and Shirley Bloom recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends. The party was hosted by their son Darren and daughter-in-law Stephanie, along... — Updated 11/16/2017
New faces head up ML council
New Medical Lake Mayor Shirley Maike will take the lead on a largely new City Council in 2018. The 20-year council member maintained the lead she earned on the Nov. 7 election... — Updated 11/16/2017
Student protection
The Horton-Strength Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3386 in Airway Heights recently completed their latest community service project - a school bus stop shelter for the Cheney School... — Updated 11/16/2017
What's Happening On The West Plains
All events are free unless posted otherwise. To get your event or meeting in the What’s Happening section, send an email with date, time, location and event to jmac@cheneyfreepress.com. Cheney • Nov. 21, Flightless Bird Run... — Updated 11/16/2017
Leanard Eugene Frerichs
On Nov. 7, 2017, Leanard Eugene Frerichs, 82, walked into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior. He was born on May 23, 1935 to Edward and Thelma (Davis) Frerichs. Leanard joins... — Updated 11/16/2017
Churches
Emmanuel Lutheran Church The congregation of Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites you to worship with us at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday, Nov. 19. You may watch our pastor’s sermons on YouTube at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Cheney. C... — Updated 11/16/2017
Looking Back
1 Years Ago Nov. 15, 2007 Public works director Don MacDonald said that the test boring results from the new No. 8 Well in Cheney revealed it merits further development as a... — Updated 11/16/2017
FDA can help vulnerable patients take 'last-resort' medications
Imagine you’re diagnosed with a rare cancer. There are no FDA-approved treatments. But after frantically searching the internet, you discover hopeful news — a pharmaceutical company is developing a possible cure. Unf... — Updated 11/16/2017
Residents asked to 'Remember 1993' when looking at election results
Twenty-five years ago, business took a beating in Olympia. The swing to the left in the 1992 general election was swift and potent. It drove higher costs to employers and more... — Updated 11/16/2017
It is the most wonderful time of the year
It just blows my mind that a week from today is Thanksgiving. This year has flown by. But I am also very excited as it is one of my favorite times. My family and I don’t have too many traditions but last year was the first year w... — Updated 11/16/2017
Bus service changes coming
The most visible sign of what is taking place to improve transit operations in the Spokane area, and specifically on the West Plains, is the earth being moved along Interstate 90... — Updated 11/16/2017
Bus service changes coming
Depending which option is selected, Cheney residents and Eastern Washington University students will see some definite changes in bus service in late 2018. Representatives from Spokane Transit Authority outlined those changes at... — Updated 11/16/2017
Brighten the indoors with colorful amaryllis blooms
Brighten those gray winter days with a few colorful, easy-care amaryllis. The 6- to 10-inch trumpet shaped blossoms are sure to generate a smile and brighten your mood. And... — Updated 11/16/2017
Lost load
A semi-truck's trailer broke free of it hitch and slammed into another semi-truck on Hayford Road just south of McFarlane Road near Airway Heights last Wednesday. The damaged truck... — Updated 11/16/2017
Medical Lake council is brief, on point
The Medical Lake City Council sped through its Nov. 7 agenda, perhaps purposely in order to get home in time to see the first returns on election night. With their meeting... — Updated 11/16/2017
Sheriff's Office warns of ongoing phone scams
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive reports of scammers trying to lie, intimidate and threaten people into giving up their money or personal information, leaving them vulnerable to identity theft. In a news r... — Updated 11/16/2017
News Briefs
Cheney Christmas kids gifts registration begins The Cheney Outreach Center has begun registration for the annual Christmas Gifts for Cheney Kids program. The registration period runs through 11:30 a.m., Dec. 13. Registration takes... — Updated 11/16/2017
Sara Evans coming to Northern Quest
Acclaimed country music star Sara Evans brings her all-acoustic performance to Northern Quest Resort & Casino's Pend Oreille Pavilion on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. Show time is 7:30... — Updated 11/16/2017
Air Force and Airway Heights reach water agreement
In a recent press release, it was announced that the U.S. Air Force has agreed to cover the cost to purchase drinking water for the city of Airway Heights, which became effective on... — Updated 11/16/2017
EWU Student and Alumni Bazaar opens in downtown Cheney
The Eastern Washington University Downtown Gallery, located at 404 Second St., opened the EWU Student and Alumni Bazaar on Nov. 13. About 14 students and alumni are selling their... — Updated 11/16/2017
Shermer lecture shines light on closed minds
Dr. Michael Shermer did what he does best before a full house in the second-floor former library at Eastern Washington University's Hargreaves Hall last Nov. 9. Try to offer some... — Updated 11/16/2017
Thanksgiving deadlines
The Cheney Free Press will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23-24, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Therefore, we will be laying out the Nov. 23 issue on Monday, Nov. 20; printing and mailing on Tuesday, Nov. 21, for... — Updated 11/16/2017
AH City Council discusses recreation center easement
At the Nov. 13 study session, the Airway Heights City Council had a brief discussion with Public Works Director Kevin Anderson about an Inland Power and Light Easement near the new recreation center. Inland needs to convey power... — Updated 11/16/2017
MEDICAL LAKE ELECTION RESULTS
“As of Nov. 13, 2017” Mayor Votes Pct. Shirley Maike 513 54.46 Mike Suniga 421 44.69 City Council Position 1 John Paikuli 713 88.24 Monica Manza* 95 11.76 City Council Poition. 2 John Merrick 501 55.98 Elizabeth Rosenbeck 390 43.... — Updated 11/16/2017
'Community living room' under way
Local and state officials turned out for a Nov. 8 groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new Airway Heights recreation center, and it's a good thing they did. At the rate site... — Updated 11/16/2017