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SEPT. 23 Revitalize Cheney, an event hosted by the Cheney Merchants Association (CMA), took place in the Historic District of Cheney on Sept. 23rd, 2022. The event showcased a few community members such as the local public library and Eastern Washington University. The event also drew attention to a few vacant rental spaces that are available. The CMA is now an Affiliate of the Washington Main Street program, a state-run project which aims at “Using local resources and initiative,” the website says. “The state program helps...
RITZVILLE - 45th annual Mennonite Country Auction raised more than $130,000 dollars for the Mennonite Central Committee, Oct. 1. Other than operating funds retained for next year’s auction, the total amount raised goes to the Mennonite Central Committee. The Committee is an international world relief organization for “Peace building, relief, and development.” Pastor Bryce Miller, director of the church, said. “We collected supplies for and assembled relief kits; packed with soap and first aid, and so forth, and those get dis...
CHENEY – Kickoff event begins Eastern’s Homecoming event schedule for the week. Oct. 10. Chris Hoppe, Director of Student Engagement & Recreation, said “The idea behind this particular event is to get the schedule for Homecoming week into everyone’s hands.” Eagle Family Homecoming events include activities for students, staff, and families. The schedule lists the fill the bag sale, team challenge captain’s meeting, “Car Bash,” a “Top That” cake decorating competition, and more. “Homecoming is a tradition with a rich...
CHENEY – This year’s fire-fighter training program for Fire District 3 began at the fire station on Presley Dr. Oct 6. Called “Day-training” the program affords training opportunities to the entire district, the largest by area in Spokane County at 570 square miles. The district is comprised of 120 volunteers and 24 salaried employees. The training itself involves a controlled burn structure-fire, and simulates breaching the structure, controlling the fire, rescuing persons from the structure, and exiting the buildin...
CHENEY – During the Sept. 28 School Board meeting, Superintendent Ben Ferney reported that the Student Access and Safety Program at Cheney High School is going well. The program is meant to foster student engagement with staff and build a safer and more positive environment. Its team consists of several specialists and two Airway Heights Youth Engagement Specialist police officers. The team was in attendance during the Sept. 28 meeting. The goal of the program is “building relationships and addressing the culture of the sch...
CHENEY – Chief Jewell Day reports that the recent incidents are "isolated," and do not represent an ongoing threat to the community. "Every student is important to us, and every report is taken seriously." Day said. Of the five incidents reported from Sept. 24 to Oct 5, two were improper conduct, two resulted in no request to pursue legal charges by the reporting party, and one is still being investigated. The investigative process for any incident involves three primary s...
CHENEY – Spokane Storytelling League presented for families at the Festival of Ghost Stories. Sutton Park, Oct. 7. Jennilyn Weight, Constance Holland, and Andy Shields represented the League. Invited by city Parks & Recreation, the storytellers involved with this event were eager to help make the event more enjoyable for a wide audience. "The League has been active since 1939, and it is part of the National Storytelling League." Weight said. "You get to spread fun and e...
CHENEY – David Dodge takes his guitar up and down 1st St. as long as the sun is out. Dodge is a veteran from Montana who found his way to Cheney via Philadelphia. "I thought I had a job lined up back when I moved here, but that didn't work out." Dodge says. An artist of several media types, Dodge also sketches his experience of his local area. "There's no music scene in Cheney that I have noticed. I suppose it is harder to gauge since I don't play the bar scenes." Dodge s...
CHENEY – Eastern Washington crime logs indicate a second rape report was filed with Title IX at Eastern Washington University. Oct. 12. Additionally, a "fondling/drugging" incident which occurred on Oct. 8 is under investigation as of Oct. 12. Both incidents were reported to have occurred at Streeter Hall on campus. "These events were isolated, and do not represent an ongoing threat to our community." Sargent Gerard, an officer with campus police, said. "They were p...
CHENEY – Lenny's Classic Restaurant has closed down and will go up for sale at the end of October. Owner Allan Gainer cites economic shifts such as inflation and a reduction in expendable income as factors in his decision to close the business. Rising food costs also took a toll on the sustainability of the restaurant. In the past, Lenny's was known for its milkshakes, Stromboli, and the popular "bag'o burgers." All of these items were revived by Gainer when he acquired the b...
CHENEY — The city Public Works director is in the process of developing a plan that would allow for the use of shipping containers in construction of residences. During a Sept. 13 meeting, the City Council unanimously directed Public Works Director Todd Ableman to research design standards for the use of shipping containers following a hearing on the subject. At issue are two contradictory city rules already in existence for use of shipping containers. In July, the council issued a moratorium on the “filing, acceptance, and...
CHENEY – Under a proposal discussed by the School Board during a Sept. 28 meeting, students would have to walk to campus if they reside within a 1 mile radius of the campus. The move comes as fuel prices continue to increase and bus drivers continue to be in short supply. The School Board discussed seeking legislative support for walk zone improvements, enforcement of “1-mile walk zones,” and HopSkipDrive. HopSkipDrive is a private transportation company that partners with school districts to provide transportation to student...
CHENEY – The School Board unanimously approved a revised policy to improve the so-called “social emotional” school climate during a meeting Wednesday, Sept. 28. Policy No. 3112 charges the superintendent with implementing “effective climate improvement process, including a continuous cycle of planning and preparation, evaluation, action planning and implementation.” “This policy provides a framework that allows us to support students who otherwise would fall through the cracks,” board member Zachary Zorrozua said. “Lookin...
CHENEY, Sept. 22. Two teens were involved in a traffic collision on the 904 Highway, headed east, on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 22. State Patrol responded after a motorist slowed to avoid hitting a German Shepherd (pictured) that had wandered into the road. The driver directly behind rear-ended the lead car. The circumstances were still being investigated at the time, and further details will be released as soon as they are available. It does not appear that any injuries were...
