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CHENEY - The Cheney High School drama program is embarking on a bold path as it seeks to get a fresh start following COVID-19. And it starts with their upcoming presentation of "The SpongeBob Musical" at the school May 2-4 and May 9-11. Show times are at 7 p.m. There's an added matinee performance set for 1 p.m. May 11,as well. "From the from the director's perspective, this year has been an exciting year us at Cheney," program director Mike Scott said. "We are rebuilding the...
Summer concert series looms MEDICAL LAKE – The city is planning a shorter concert series for the summer. While originally planned as a 10-week concert series, city officials have decided to go with a shorter series on their Summer music concert series, said Ross Konhault told the City Council on April 16. “This is the first step in building this out and creating a constant flow of tourism,” Konhault said. Bus service from the high school parking lot to the downtwon concert location may be added to easy parking issues. Medic... Full story
CHENEY – Developments are underway at the Sigma Nu House on College Street at Eastern Washington University, as renovations kick off this weekend, including the installation of a brand-new roof. Supported by a strong network of over 600 alumni, the chapter recently launched a successful “Buy a Brick” campaign to raise funds for the remodeling and modernization of their fraternity house. These bricks, to be adorned along the front sidewalk, symbolize the enduring support and dedication of the chapter’s alumni communi...
Rhubarb and asparagus will soon be available in local gardens, and farmers markets. Both spring treats are acquired tastes, with some folks relishing the season, and others expressing a hard no, when presented with the choice. Crisps, cobblers and pies are the common recipes for rhubarb preparation. A bit different, Rhubarb Magic Custard Cake is a rich dessert pudding style cake. It takes a few extra steps in the preparation, but the result is worth the effort. The recipe come...
“A priest, a rabbi, and a minister walk into a bar…” is the start of many silly jokes that get a good chuckle out of most of us. Why is humor so important to humans? Just look at any social media outlet and you will see it chock full of funny memes or silly stories. For those who read newspapers, the Funnies section is often the most sought after. When I worked for Cheney Free Press, I fielded customer phone calls regarding the Funnies section. Some would be concerned if news content was such that our funnies were short...
In Nature, plants have community. Ponderosa Pine, Lupine, Arrowroot Balsam not only enhance one another, they need one another. Also true with vegetables in our gardens. We often refer to compatible plants as companion plants. Before we prepare our plots for planting we might consider which vegetable grows best with another and why. Most gardeners are familiar with the Native American tradition of incorporating the 'Three Sisters,' corn, beans and squash. The symbiotic...
CHENEY – Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge played host to a thriving Earth Day event April 20, drawing participants from across the region. The event ran from 9 a.m. to noon, and offered a range of activities aimed at conservation and environmental stewardship. Attendees banded together to engage in various tasks, including potting and planting native trees, removing restoration fencing and contributing to the development of a pollinator garden. One of the highlights of the da...
April is not still. Underground, the roots are stretching — their arms pale and green. Above ground, tulip’s sword-like blades cut through the soil, allowing space for the tulip’s chalice to shine its red, yellow, or pink petals. Above, the trees are whispering in the breeze, and the grasses bend and bow. Robins bob on the lawn, looking for a treat. When the rain comes, it patters and plays polkadots on the sidewalk and the soil. The air has washed itself of staleness and is now refreshed, and refreshing. If we are lucky...
CHENEY — The Cheney High School FFA club is gearing up for an evening of entertainment and community engagement as they host Bingo Night on Thursday, April 25. The 5 p.m. event aims to bring together students, families and community members for a fun-filled evening while supporting the club. Senior FFA membes Grace Klinkenberg, 18, and Lincoln Miller, 17, spoke about the efforts that have gone into making it a success. “We recently started an alumni group, to help donate to FFA,” Klinkenberg said. The idea stemmed from discu...
As a former pet owner who took boxes of puppies, yes boxes of puppies, not yet weaned to my house from the road near my house, I know attachment one has to its pets. I have also welcomed my children’s dogs and now grand dogs when the ‘Two Legged’ go on vacation. As a former professional landscape designer, I always asked these questions. 1. Do you have pets? 2. If dogs, are they male or female? 3. How do you propose to use your yard? 4. What are your favorite plants? 5. If you want lawn do you care what it looks like? Dogs...
We are fortunate to live where lilacs grow. They prefer hot summers and cold winters and we certainly can accommodate those conditions. Beside the lovely purple shades of flowers and enticing fragrances, lilac have many attributes that can enhance most landscape situations. There are varieties that are tall, medium and small, suckering and non-suckering, early or late blooming, and have blossom colors in many hues of purple and lavender, blue, pink, white and even a variety with yellow flowers. Lilacs make good low...
CHENEY – Prom season is fast approaching for Cheney High School students, and anticipation is building for a night of glamour and excitement. On Saturday, June 1, students will gather at Chateau Rive in the Flour Mill for an evening they won’t soon forget. Set against the backdrop of the Spokane River, Chateau Rive offers a picturesque setting for this year’s prom festivities. From 8-11 p.m., students will dance the night away in style, surrounded by elegant architecture and stunning views. As the DJ spins the lat est hits...
MEDICAL LAKE – Prom season is in full swing at Medical Lake High School, and students are gearing up for a night of elegance and excitement. From 7-10 p.m., Saturday, April 20, the halls of Medical Lake High School will transform into a dazzling wonderland for this year’s prom. As the music fills the air and couples take to the dance floor, there will be a sense of excitement and anticipation. From classic slow dances to upbeat tunes, the DJ will keep the energy high and the party going all night long....
HUMOR Humor dates back to the Middle Ages, according to my trusty computer, Webster’s. “It states that it was believed that a person’s health and disposition were the result of a balance of four fluids in the body, “humors” from the Latin word “humor,” meaning “moisture.” The four fluids were blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile. If a person had a cheerful disposition, it was said to be a result of an excess of blood. A sluggish disposition was the result of an excess of phlegm. A hot tempered disposition was s...
The park in Rosalia was filled with youngsters Saturday, March 30, looking for Easter eggs. Above, a young girl rushes to gather as many eggs as possible as others do the same in the background. At left, two local children examine their haul following the annual event. Dozens of children participated. Prize eggs included candy and more, organizers said....
Airway Heights AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The Police Department arrested the following individuals from March 22 to April 1: March 22 Aldina Bajramovic arrested for third-degree theft (shoplifting) in the 12800 block of West Highway 2. March 28 Cameron R. Greene arrested for fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) in the 12200 block of West 10th Avenue. April 1 Nickoles W. Paulk arrested for fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) in the 13500 block of West Sixth Avenue. Cheney CHENEY — Police responded to the following calls for s...
CHENEY – The Police Department is asking the community to participate in a Diaper and Hygiene Product Drive this month. The initiative aims to extend a helping hand to members of the community who utilize the services offered by the Kalispel Tribe Victim Advocacy Services, a resource for victims of various crimes, whether tribal or non-tribal affiliated. It also offers support and assistance to survivors of crime, domestic violence and sexual assault. Police Department officials, in recognizing the significance of this c...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — the annual Humane Evacuation and Animal Rescue Team will host its annual fundraiser May 2 at the Shriner’s Event Center. The event takes place from 5:30-9 p.m. in the Fireside Room. It’s open to adults over the age of 21. Funds raised at the event benefit the organization’s efforts to help animals displaced by natural disasters, such as wildfires, or those seized by law enforcement responding to cruelty and neglect cases involving puppy mills and more. Additionally, the organization hopes to purchase a cargo...
Dozens of families and hundreds of children attended the Cheney Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30. The Cheney Fire Department was on hand and there was tons of fun to be had. Kids with their Easter Baskets full of eggs played and shared joyful memories....
There is something about time travel that excites the imagination and brings joy to one. Maybe that is why I love fiction so much. I can live vicariously through the characters in the books. Recently I have been embedded with Cork Corcoran in the William Kent Krueger series of mystery/detective stories. They take place in the Midwest, Minnesota specifically, so it’s old home week. In the last book I read all of this series, a key character is murdered. Such a shock and disappointment! But since I’m reading them out of ord...
My father-in-law was a gardener. In those days, people like him were referred to as farmers. He grew his family’s food stuff and his wife ‘put up’ the fruits and vegetables of their labor for use all year. She wrangled their five little children, baked bread, tended the chickens and churned milk from their cow into butter to trade for Copenhagen, (chewing tobacco, snuff, chaw) for her husband. When their children were old enough to go to school they sold the farm and moved to town. They brought the cow and the chickens with...
CHENEY — Grab your baskets, kids! With Easter slightly more than a week away, several communities are gearing up for the traditional egg hunts that draw children to area parks in search of eggs, candy and other loot. If they’re lucky, they may even catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny. In advance of the Easter holiday on Sunday, March 31, several hunts are set for Saturday, March 30, around the area. Scheduled events include: Airway Heights – The Airway Heights Parks and Recreation Department hosts its Easter egg hunt at 9...
County libraries closed on Easter Sunday CHENEY — Spokane County Library District libraries in Cheney, Medical Lake and elsewhere will be closed on Easter Sunday, March 31. While the physical libraries will be closed, the library district’s online services will operate normally on the holiday, officials said. Regular library hours will resume Monday, April 1, officials said. Cheney man appointed to state board CHENEY — A local man has been tapped by Gov. Jay Inslee to serve on a state committee. Steven McCray of Cheney was a...
Music has always played (pun intended) an important role in my life. We sang as kids to my Dad’s ukulele, my Mom’s favorite rounds, like “White Coral Bells” and “Frere Jacques” and “Three Blind Mice.” My parents even claimed that I sang before I talked. The song was “There’s a Great Big Turkey Down on Grandpa’s Farm” which I sang wordlessly but in the right tempo! The words were: “There’s a big fat turkey down on Grandpa’s farm who thinks he’s really gay. He spreads his tail in a great big fan and he struts around all day. Y...
CHENEY - Eastern Washington University's Cyber Defenders will be headed to the national competition in Tampa, Fla., to defend its title April 20. This year's national berth follows a March 16 first-place showing in National Centers of Academic Excellence Cyber Games. This year's team comprises students Daniel Peterson, Eric Leachman, Alexa Darrington, Adrian Fudge, Robert Rutherford, Dennis Vinnikov, Isaiah Bessire, Thomas Longwell, Rhata Bhatia and Lewis Thomas. They are...
