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Last updated 12/9/2021 at 10:27am



Cockrum to continue ‘Angels Among Us’

CHENEY -- Celebrate the third Sunday of Advent with us this week at the United Methodist Church. Guest speaker the Rev. Dale Cockrum will be preaching from the Gospel of Matthew as we continue the Advent series, “Angels Among Us.”

To worship in person, RSVP on line on the church website, www.cheneyumc.org. You may also contact Pastor Alissa Bertsch at 509-879-2278 for worship attendance or if you would like be added to our mailing list for a hard copy of the worship service.

A video option is a available online by Tuesday each week for the previous Sunday.

Christmas Eve will be celebrated with three in-person services, 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., as well as an online and at home version.

You can register on line for the in person services beginning Dec. 10. 

Vintage market on tap at rodeo grounds

CHENEY -- The vintage, handmade and country living vendor market Dirt Road Salvage will be having a Christmas event on Saturday, Dec. 11.

The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, at the Cheney Rodeo Rodeo grounds on state Highway 904.

There will be several local vendors selling handmade gifts including lavender products, boards and turntables, books by local author Vern Hopkins and much more.

Inslee backs off vaccine order in emergencies

OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee has backed off his vaccination requirement for hospitals and other medical facilities when there is a need to address potentially life-threatening situations.

Under an update to Proclamation 21-14 last week, Inslee opened the door for acute care, long-term care, corrections, rehabilitation and behavioral health in-patient facilities to hire unvaccinated “contractors” in emergency situations.

Those situations must be “unanticipated, discrete, temporary and likely to result I death or bodily harm if the contractors’ prompt actions are not taken,” a statement from the Governor’s Office said.

The facility’s managers must first make an effort to engage vaccinated contractors, the statement said.

Sheriff’s Office gets new patches

SPOKANE – The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office will begin replacing its shoulder patch with a retro design from a logo used in the mid-to-late 1950s. 

 The change comes from a desire for a new design that connects with the agency’s history. The current shoulder patch was implemented in 1972. 

 The new patch incorporates the 1950s logo representing longstanding dedication and service to the county while ushering in a new era and generation of deputies with pride and professionalism, officials said.

 These new patches were approved for service last week, with full implementation occurring over the next few months.

Medical Lake Dollars for Scholars

MEDICAL LAKE – Steven Meltzer, the President of the Board for Medical Lake Dollars for Scholars said the group has raised over $41,000 in scholarship funds that were awarded to 27 students this year. The pandemic hit the group hard in 2020 and they were only able to raise $18,500 when COVID first hit.

The group was formed 20 years ago and this brings the grand total to over $648,000 that has been awarded to 847 students in the Medical Lake community. The board president said the group was able to overcome the struggles of the pandemic and having to cancel the two biggest fund raisers for the past two years.

“The community has really showed up to back our group as well as other organizations we have partnered with,” Meltzer said, “the community has really come together to help others overcome challenges.”

The group is currently running a new holiday fundraiser through December 11, the “Holiday Hopes and Dreams Wreath Raffle.” Meltzer said 13 local businesses are participating, and the winner will be announced on December 11, and the business that sells the most raffle tickets will get to choose the scholarship recipient for the raised funds.

Grime Fighters cleaning service expanding

MEDICAL LAKE — Amy and Steve Selders are expanding their Grime Fighters cleaning service areas to include Medical Lake, Airway Heights, Cheney and Tyler.

“We are certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration and are fully licensed, bonded, and insured.” Amy Selders said, noting Grime Fighters contracts with Fairchild Airforce Base to do white glove inspections of turn-over homes and home cleaning for military families. “We are a team of experienced and detail-oriented professionals that can handle any kind of house cleaning service

The company offers deep cleanings, move-in move-outs, post-construction and maintenance cleanings.

“Small town people need small

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