Articles from the December 18, 2014 edition
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Cheney loses 'game arcade' dispute
The first medicinal marijuana dispensary in Cheney is scheduled to open up in early January 2015, but not without some opposition from the city. The owners of 3 Green Thumbs, LLC, filed an application Oct. 6 to locate a dispensary... — Updated 12/19/2014
Looking back with the Cheney Historical Museum
On this date in 1895, Anna Deakin Marshall wrote in her diary, “I went to Spokane with Mr. Parks. It commenced snowing at noon, snowed all night, the pond is frozen over.” Learn more about our area’s history at... — Updated 12/19/2014
Looking Back
10 Years Ago Dec. 23, 2004 A lengthy vehicle pursuit ended in downtown Medical Lake with the apprehension of William R. Mann, a 20-year-old alleged auto thief. Mann, released from... — Updated 12/19/2014
What's Happening on the West Plains
City of Cheney • Dec. 19, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0 – 18 months), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Dec. 22, Dance Class, Wren Pierson Community Center, 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. • Dec. 23, Senior Light... — Updated 12/19/2014 Full story
Santa Claus to greet Cheney tonight
For the 15th time, Cheney Firefighters will be escorting Santa through Cheney. The annual Candy Cane Hayride, sponsored by Cheney Firefighters Union Local 1919 in conjunction with... — Updated 12/19/2014
What's Happening on the West Plains
City of Cheney • Dec. 19, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0 – 18 months), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Dec. 22, Dance Class, Wren Pierson Community Center, 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. • Dec. 23, Senior Light... — Updated 12/19/2014 Full story
West Plains Police News
CHENEY Dec. 8 An identification card was found on the 1500 block of Washington Street. It was returned to the owner. Third-degree malicious mischief was reported on the 100 block of First Street. A fence was broken. Harassment was... — Updated 12/19/2014
Blackhawks turn hard work into hardware
Marching band may not be a sport, but if you factor in how long and hard the member's of Cheney High School's band program put in practicing and preparing for competition, it might... — Updated 12/19/2014
Eagle men face California
The Eastern Washington University men's basketball team visits Haas Pavilion in Berkley, Calif. tonight to take on the University of California Golden Bears of the Pac-12 Conference. The 8-3 Eagles are coming off a pair of road... — Updated 12/19/2014
Immigration reform, what is it good for?
I would like to ask Norm Luther why do we need immigration reform? All we really need is to enforce the laws already on the books. This immigration bill is nothing but blanket amnesty disguised as something else. I remember when th... — Updated 12/19/2014
StageWest wraps up another year
StageWest CT, Inc has wrapped up its production of, “It’s A Wonderful Life” reader’s theatre, which was quite a success. There were 25 patrons that enjoyed our dinner theatre last Saturday (Dec. 13) with another... — Updated 12/19/2014
Santa Mystery Auction successful
Santa’s Mystery Auction put on by the Stars Stripes, Boots & Spurs car club to benefit the Cheney Junior Rodeo and Time of Remembrance was a successful time for all. We would like to thank everyone who attended and also the... — Updated 12/19/2014
Keep to your old traditions but start some new ones
I’m probably one of many folks who will say that Christmas is their favorite time of the year. The decorations and the atmosphere put me in a good mood. One of the upsides of being a reporter is I get to observe people and... — Updated 12/19/2014
When it comes to torture, consider the source
On election night in 1986, when John McCain won the U.S. Senate seat in Arizona long held by Republican incumbent and 1964 GOP presidential nominee Barry Goldwater, who had served as McCain’s campaign chairman, the two men had a... — Updated 12/19/2014
West Plains Briefs
VFW accepting members The Cheney Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11326 is always looking for new members. Membership requirements are you must be a U.S. citizen or national, must have served in the U.S. armed forces and be currently... — Updated 12/19/2014 Full story
Medical Lake honors PACE December students
Medical Lake Middle School honored six students who were selected for the December Partners Advancing Character Education (PACE) Student of the Month award. They were treated to a... — Updated 12/19/2014
CHS October Students of the Month
Cheney High School October Students of the Month are pictured above as follows: back row from left to right - Mariah Gilbert, Caleb Athonvangkul, Drew Walker Austin Kline, Maegan... — Updated 12/19/2014
Medical Lake Middle School announces first trimester honor roll
Medical Lake Middle School announced the honor roll for the first trimester of the 2014-15 school year. PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL (4.0) Eighth Grade Savannah M. Dick, Megan Goertz, Kaden C. Lee, Julia N. Olmstead and Sarah E. Ransom... — Updated 12/19/2014
Suiting up
Fairchild Air Force Base firefighters don protective equipment during a hazardous materials emergency training exercise Dec. 11 at the base. Fairchild firefighters, medical... — Updated 12/19/2014
Commission recommends proceeding with Highway 2 planning process
At its Dec. 11 meeting, the Airway Heights Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward a resolution to City Council that approves the Highway 2 Safety and Revitalization concept and planning process. During the meeting,... — Updated 12/19/2014
Free Press holiday deadlines
The Cheney Free Press will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, 2015, in observance of Christmas and New Years. Therefore, printing is taking place Tuesday, Dec. 23 for the Dec. 25 issue, and Dec. 30 for the Jan. 1 issue. Deadlines for... — Updated 12/19/2014 Full story
Planning Commission OKs Cheney parks plan
The Cheney Planning Commission finally approved the city’s updated parks plan at its regular meeting Dec. 8. The commission began the public hearing process at their October meeting, but lack of a quorum at the November meeting... — Updated 12/19/2014
Santa and the elf
Santa Claus asks a girl named Isabella, who is dressed as an elf, what she would like for Christmas during his visit to Airway Heights' Winter Festival, Dec. 6.... — Updated 12/19/2014
Airway Heights adopts budget
The Airway Heights City Council took care of some housekeeping items at its last meeting in 2014, including voting 5-0 to pass ordinances that set the budget and salaries for 2015. Deputy Mayor Kevin Richey and Councilman Steven... — Updated 12/19/2014
Medical Lake deer committee tweaks proposed ordinance
The Medical Lake Citizens Deer Advisory Committee continued to make strides in addressing the city’s deer issue at its Dec. 10 meeting. Committee chair Russ Brown presented a modified draft of an ordinance that prohibits... — Updated 12/19/2014