CHENEY – What defines community? The character of a town is surely a collection of things, some of which have to do with entertainment, food, and residents. But I would say that community is a state of being; it is the relationship between all the people in the area and the overall atmosphere of how they engage with each other.
So, as you read about your local police department’s chaplain in our community section, or view the Dow Excavation company’s Christmas decorations on the front page, remember that you are part of that communal atmosphere, too!
Do you have something to contribute? Have you seen your neighbor go the extra mile decorating for Christmas and thought “Everyone should see this!” while standing in your front yard?
Tell us about it! Here at the Cheney Free Press, we want you to view yourself as part of something bigger, something that you can contribute to and improve with your daily efforts.
We’re proud to be a part of the west plains community, and we’re thankful for over 120 years of news!
Lucas is a former Cheney Free Press managing editor. He is a nationally published author who contributes regularly to several publications across the country.
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