CMA's Cache for Cash contest announced

There’s a new twist on the age-old idea of the treasure hunt being promoted by the Cheney Merchant’s Association.

The CMA, a local organization that seeks to promote business in the city will conduct their Cache for Cash, Dec. 3 and 4.

Based on the popular scavenger hunt game of geocaching, this interactive event is open to all Cheney residents, students and visitors. Participants will complete their Cache for Cash “treasure map” by collecting stamps at CMA merchant businesses in Cheney and then turn in their map to enter a drawing for one of three $100 prizes.

The rules are simple. Pick up your “treasure map” entry form at Copy Junction, 1921 First St. in Cheney, starting on Monday, Dec. 1. A map can also be downloaded from http://www.cheneymerchants.org or the Cheney Merchants’ Facebook page.

On Thursday, Dec. 3 and Friday, Dec. 4 visit each of the businesses on the map to collect your stamps. Once you have the number of stamps indicated on the entry form/map, turn it in to the Cheney Free Press, located at 1616 W. First St., on Dec. 4 to be entered into the $100 cash prize drawing.

“Most of the merchants will have fun activities, giveaways and/or coupons to thank you for visiting,” CMA member Kathleen Schreiber with Cheney Federal Credit Union said in a statement. She added, “Remember to take a ‘selfie’ when you submit your entry and post it to the CMA Facebook page.”

The three winners of the cash prize drawing will be notified by Dec. 10. Dr. Scott Borgholthaus with Vision Haus, Brian and Debbie Anderson with Holiday Inn Express and Doug Nixon with Nixon Agency are sponsoring the cash prizes. The Cheney Free Press and the Easterner are the advertising sponsors of this event.

The Cheney Merchants Association is a group of business owners, organizations and community leaders working together to promote a dynamic marketplace in Cheney. The CMA promotes its member’s businesses; Helps to build relationships; Facilitates activities that assist or educate business owners; and Promotes activities that enhance the community. CMA is open to all storefront, home-based and non-profit businesses and organizations in Cheney.

For information on Cache for Cash and the CMA visit Cheneymerchants.org or call Doug Nixon at (509) 235-6165.

Paul Delaney can be reached at pdelaney@cheneyfreepress.com.