Articles from the August 13, 2015 edition
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Cheney clinic gets fed money
Plans for a community health clinic in Cheney serving low-income West Plains residents are back on track, thanks to a second round of federal funding. Officials at Community Health Association of Spokane — CHAS — were notified... — Updated 8/13/2015
Churches
Cheney United Church of Christ Cheney United Church of Christ meets at 10 a.m. each Sunday with pastor David Krueger-Duncan. A fellowship hour follows. We hope you will join us this and every week. Mark your calendar for... — Updated 8/13/2015
Looking Back
10 Years Ago Aug. 18, 2005 Thefts were down but burglaries had doubled over the previous month ,according to a report from the Cheney Police Department. Medical Lake’s fourth annual Blue Waters, Bluegrass Festival in Waterfront... — Updated 8/13/2015
Cheney's own Rosie the Riveter
Yes, Cheney has its own, genuine, real-life "Rosie the Riveter." Her name is Elaine Bower Lopes. Just as depicted in books, movies and magazine articles, she operated a riveter and... — Updated 8/13/2015
West Plains Police News
CHENEY Aug. 3 Dustin L. Leonard, 21, was arrested on the 600 block of Second Street as an absconder (evaded home detention measures) from Moon Detection Services. Residential burglary was reported on the 800 block of Chestnut Stree... — Updated 8/13/2015
Public needs to know Iran nuclear situation
Whatever position one takes on the Iran “agreement,” it is already becoming an issue of what exactly does it mean to the country as a whole. It was Disraili who exclaimed in the latter days of the British Empire that Britain... — Updated 8/13/2015
Making time to move beyond language, and learn about others
“I don’t have time to be politically correct.” An interesting statement made by billionaire real estate mogul and poll-leading erstwhile presidential aspirant Donald Trump at last Thursday’s first Republican debate. Trump... — Updated 8/13/2015
With free speech, elected officials are held to a higher standard
Even the smallest comment can ruin your reputation. Airway Heights Mayor Patrick Rushing came under fire last month after making Facebook comments on his personal account, comparing President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle to... — Updated 8/13/2015
Holm named new CMS assistant principal
Cheney Public Schools has announced that Eli Holm has been selected as assistant principal at Cheney Middle School. According to a news release, Holm most recently served as dean of students and athletic director at Sequoyah... — Updated 8/13/2015
AH Youth Commission seeks members
The city of Airway Heights is looking for teens to join the Youth Advisory Commission. The commission’s purpose is to help plan and implement programs and events for youth in the community. It meets the third Thursday of every... — Updated 8/13/2015
Table soccer success
Cheney High School Foosball Club was well represented at the Hall of Legends foosball tournament in Seattle, July 24 – 26, as everyone brought home trophies. Pictured above left... — Updated 8/13/2015
Medical Lake receives Department of Defense grant
The Medical Lake School District has always worked to support the academic needs of its students. Now it’s getting some extra help in providing support for its 882 military students. The district received a grant from the... — Updated 8/13/2015
Cheney Outreach seeks school supplies
The Cheney Outreach Center is asking the community for help in providing needed school supplies for children who will be beginning and returning to school in about four weeks. Outreach’s annual drive is not only seeking... — Updated 8/13/2015
Note-ables
There was plenty of music in the area last week. Above: Kris Isherwood (left) and Matt Henson (center) joined Wade Taylor (right) and the rest of "The Sch-mediums" at a fundraiser... — Updated 8/13/2015
AH firefighters respond to blaze on Lawson and 19th
Firefighters from Airway Heights, Medical Lake, Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane and Spokane County Fire District 10 responded to a structure fire around 4 p.m., Aug. 5., near Lawson Street and 19th Avenue in Airway Heights.... — Updated 8/13/2015
Airway Heights award to honor local businesses
The city of Airway Heights is looking to recognize local business leaders and it is asking residents to help with the process. The city is taking nominations for the first Community Excellence Award. According to the city’s... — Updated 8/13/2015
Washing for Children's Miracle Network
Several local high school students wash a Chevy Silverado in the Jarms Ace Hardware parking lot, Saturday, Aug. 8. The car wash was part of an event to help generate donations for... — Updated 8/13/2015
West Plains Briefs
STCU blood drive Aug. 28 Inland Northwest Blood Center along with the Cheney Community Blood Drive volunteers led by Duane Isaac will be coordinating a blood drive Friday, Aug. 28, at the Spokane Teachers Credit Union Cheney... — Updated 8/13/2015
Council gets water briefing, pays bills
With no resolutions or ordinances to deal with on its agenda, the only real business the Cheney City Council did at its Aug. 11 meeting was pay bills. Council voted unanimously to pay vouchers in the amount of $422,731.11, and... — Updated 8/13/2015
Cheney council approves federal funding for Betz/Washington pedestrian safety project
The Cheney City Council took care of a couple of other pieces of business at its July 28 meeting besides asking voters to lift the city’s levy lid. First, the council authorized construction to commence, after the bidding... — Updated 8/13/2015
Airway Heights gears up for annual summer festival
Residents and visitors will once again flock to Sunset Park for the 32nd annual Airway Heights summer festival, Aug. 21-22. The festival kicks off with the fifth annual Kiwanis Club... — Updated 8/13/2015
Reimagine Medical Lake to make historical documentary film
Residents and visitors will someday get a chance to learn more about Medical Lake’s rich history. Reimagine Medical Lake, a grassroots organization that is looking to preserve the city’s past, as well as prepare it for the... — Updated 8/13/2015
Save Our Station ramps up preservation efforts
Efforts to save the historic Cheney train depot are picking up steam, and preparing to leave the station, heading down the tracks in search of funding to move, refurbish and maintain the 86-year-old former Northern Pacific... — Updated 8/13/2015
Jam-tastic good time
Bluegrass fans gathered at Waterfront Park in Medical Lake for the 14th Annual Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival last weekend. Continuing seasonal good weather enhanced each day,... — Updated 8/13/2015
Council hits Rushing with further limits
The Airway Heights City Council took further steps to limit Mayor Patrick Rushing’s duties and representation on local boards. At Monday’s study session, council agreed to move forward several items to the Aug. 17 legislative m... — Updated 8/13/2015