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Emmanuel Lutheran Church Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites you to worship this Sunday, Feb. 5 at 10:30 a.m. You may also watch our pastor’s sermons at our website or on YouTube at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Cheney. Christian education for grade school through adult begins at 9 a.m. Mark your calendars for Emmanuel’s eighth annual “Festival of Chocolate” on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. A monetary donation will be collected at the door. All monies collected go directly to our Vacation Bible School day camp fund...
1 Years Ago Feb. 1, 2007 Armando Munguia, Jason Clerget and Brandon Schinzel, owners of The Basement, decided to close the bar after several fights and a cocaine possession charge happened in the same night. A 48-year-old Cheney man was arrested after he exposed himself to three employees at the Airway Heights Starbucks. Medical Lake School District was taking necessary precautions in managing its temporary fuel station at the district bus garage. Clearance to establish a...
All events are free unless posted otherwise. To get your event or meeting in the weekly What’s Happening section send an email with date, time, location and event to jmac@cheneyfreepress.com. Cheney • Feb. 3, Light Fitness Hour (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Feb. 3, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0–18 months), 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Feb. 3, Texas Hold’em (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 1 – 3 p.m. • Feb. 3, Where The Heart Roams, community library. 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. • Feb. 4, A...
Getting involved in a book club in the West Plains is easier than some may think, considering there are three in the area. The Airway Heights, Cheney and Medical Lake libraries each have a book club that community members can join. The book clubs come together once a month to discuss a novel, socialize and sometimes enjoy a guest speaker that is a local author. Each book club is run through the Friends of Spokane County Library program, which also provides the books. Airway...
Fifty years ago on January 27, 1967, Americans watched in horror as a fire aboard the Apollo 1 space capsule on the ground at Cape Kennedy, Fla., killed the three astronauts on board. Learn more about our area’s history at www.cheneymuseum.org....
Cheney • Jan. 27, Light Fitness Hour (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Jan. 27, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0–18 months), 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Jan. 27, Texas Hold’em (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 1 – 3 p.m. • Jan. 28, Beginning Knitting, community library, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. • Jan. 30, Country Quilters (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. • Jan. 30, Dominoes (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 1 – 3 p.m. • Jan. 30 – Feb. 2, GED and Hig...
Saving you soles Saving soles in his workshop is Eddy Huber, Cheney's shoe repairman. In addition to shoe repair, he patches seat covers for school buses, mends suitcase handles, installs zippers and sells leather, boots, bridles and harnesses. His shop, located at 112 College Ave. is filled with Western memorabilia as well as tools of his trade....
1 Years Ago Jan. 25, 2007 The Cheney City Council voted unanimously to confirm Robert Strope as the new City Administrator. The National Association for Music Education Northwest Division selected Preston Terry from Medical Lake High School as a finalist to play in the All-Northwest honor’s concert. Medical Lake Fire Department’s annual outstanding firefighter/emergency medical services (EMS) award winners were Ellen Fender, Firefighter of the Year and Fire Chief’s Award; Josh Wilkinson, Rookie Firefighter of the Year and Li...
Emmanuel Lutheran Church All are welcome to worship with us this Sunday, Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. You may also watch our pastor’s sermons at our website or on YouTube at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Cheney. Sunday school classes for grade school through adult begin at 9 a.m. Mark your calendars for Emmanuel’s eighth annual “Festival of Chocolate” on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. A monetary donation will be collected at the door. All monies collected go directly to our Vacation Bible School da...
As graduates of EWU and then spending the next 49 years as community members of Cheney, we are supporting the new school bond proposal. Upon receiving our teaching degrees, we chose to live here and raise our family in this town in large part due to the excellent educational system provided for our children. As both teachers and coaches during our teaching careers, we have taught at the elementary, junior high, middle school and high school during times of new construction and district improvements. During all these years of...
Cheney • Jan. 20, Light Fitness Hour (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Jan. 20, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0–18 months), 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Jan. 20, Texas Hold’em (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 1 – 3 p.m. • Jan. 20, Friday Late Night (Middle School students only), Wren Pierson Community Center, 6 – 10 p.m. • Jan. 23, Country Quilters (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. • Jan. 23, Dominoes (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 1 – 3 p...
Seventy-five years ago in January 1942, a heavy coating of hoar frost, or rime, coated trees, wires, and fences for over a week. Old-timers remarked they could not recall a more spectacular show. Learn more about our area’s history at www.cheneymuseum.org....
Emmanuel Lutheran Church The congregation of Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites you to worship with us at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday, Jan. 22. You may also watch our pastor’s sermons at our website or on YouTube at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Cheney. Christian education for grade school through adult begins at 9 a.m. Mark your calendars for Emmanuel’s eighth annual “Festival of Chocolate” on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. A monetary donation will be collected at the door. All monies collected go directly to our Vacation...
1 Years Ago Jan. 18, 2007 A new liquor store opened its doors in Airway Heights on U.S. Highway 2 next to the Starbucks. Kevin and Kelly Osterberger, who also ran the Conoco West gas station, were the new owners. The closing of the Medical Lake Cenex gasoline station forced both the city and school district to seek new alternative sources for their diesel fuel. After several years of no changes in entrance fees, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge was proposing to increase the...
Square dance lessons in Cheney start on Jan. 16 The Cheney Hi-Flyers Dance Club restarts square dance lessons on Monday nights, kicking off Jan. 16, at Cheney City Hall, 609 Second St.. Lessons run 7–8:30 p.m. The Hi-Flyers have a young and popular teacher, Adam Christman. Everyone is encouraged to come casual, relax, laugh and have some healthy fun. Lessons are $4 per person, but each person’s first lesson is free! For more information, phone Bob or Sharon Batty at 235-8770, or Grant or Lelia Smith at 235-6066. County lib...
1 Years Ago Jan. 11, 2007 Superior Court Judge Susan Derr swore in the newest Spokane County Commissioner, Bonnie Mager of Cheney. Medical Lake was reportedly one of two possible sites Spokane County was considering to build a replacement for the Geiger Corrections facility. The Cheney Blackhawks rallied in a close match to knock off the Pullman Greyhounds in wrestling for their first Great Northern League win of the season. 20 Years Ago Jan. 15, 1997 The city got a surprise...
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites you to worship with us this Sunday, Jan. 15 at 10:30 a.m. You may also watch our pastor’s sermons at our website or on YouTube at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Cheney. Christian education for grade school through adults begins at 9 a.m. Mark your calendars for Emmanuel’s eighth annual “Festival of Chocolate” on “Fat Tuesday,” Feb. 28 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. A monetary donation will be collected at the door. All monies collected will go towards our 2017 Vacation Bible School...
All events are free unless posted otherwise. To get your event or meeting in the weekly What’s Happening section send an email with date, time, location and event to jmac@cheneyfreepress.com. Cheney • Jan. 13, Light Fitness Hour (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Jan. 13, Baby Play & Learn Storytime (ages 0–18 months), 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Jan. 13, Sawdust to Sparkles Pallet Project, Wren Pierson Community Center, $45 includes supplies and lunch, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Jan. 13, Texas Hold’em (ad...
Physical therapist Blondel Assonken demonstrates movements to his Sessions Village class, which is geared towards helping prevent injury in older individuals through manual therapy....
Breakfast to be served for dinner at Feed Medical Lake Feed Medical Lake is serving breakfast for supper on Jan. 9 beginning at 5 p.m. Pancakes, ham, scrambled eggs and hash browns are on the menu. Groceries will be distributed at 4:15 p.m. Ham and bean soup, and cheesy broccoli soup will be served for lunch on Jan. 23 beginning 11:30 a.m. All meals and groceries are free. Feed Medical Lake is at 223 S. Hallett St. Please call Joanna Williams at (509) 714-1150 for more information....
Dozens of Airway Heights residents and their pets took part in the third annual 5K-9 Fun Run and Walk, April 16. The event was sponsored by the Airway Heights Parks and Recreation Department, Ginnie O's Grooming and Play N' Stay....
Emmanuel Lutheran Church All are welcome to worship with us this Sunday, Jan. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. You may also watch our pastor’s sermons at our website or on YouTube at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Cheney. Sunday school classes for grade school through adult begin at 9 a.m. All are welcome to visit Emmanuel’s Little Free Library and Free Community Pantry located at 639 Elm St. Donations of books, non-perishable food and personal care items gladly accepted. Both are open to the community 24/...
One-hundred twenty-five years ago in 1892, the Charles A. Ratcliffe Co. began business selling farm implements and lumber at Second and E streets, taking over from the Frank Bros. Company. Learn more about our area's history at www.cheneymuseum.org....
Cheney • Jan. 6, Light Fitness Hour (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Jan. 6, Baby Play & Learn Storytime (ages 0–18 months), 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Jan. 6, Texas Hold’em (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 1 – 3 p.m. • Jan. 7, All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast, Marketplace Bakery and Eatery, $11.99, 9 a.m. – Noon. • Jan. 9, Country Quilters (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. • Jan. 9, Dominoes (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 1 – 3 p.m. • Jan....
1 Years Ago Jan. 4, 2007 There was a tentative agreement, with approval still needed at the state and federal levels, that paved the way for a sprawling new casino and hotel operated by the Spokane Tribe of Indians near the existing Spoko Fuel gas station west of Airway Heights. Spokane County Sheriff’s Office investigators were still trying to locate a suspect who broke into a West Plains business. The thief struck Wear Tek at 8021 W. Highway 2 and stole hand tools, copper wire and copper from power cords. Eastern W...
