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Name: Patrick Miller Age: 46 Hometown: Cheney, WA Experience: Firefighter, Computer Security Family: Laurie, wife of 14 years and 7 year old daughter Fiona. Question: In recent years, state agencies have used purported habitat and wildlife concerns as a reason to implement new regulations on farmers and ranchers. Those regulations have impacted the livelihoods or rural residents. What would you do in the Legislature to protect farmers and ranchers while also preserving...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mildred Isabelle Beitzel. Her Memorial Service will be held in the Spangle Community Christian Church October 26, 2024, at 1 p.m. A salad and dessert potluck reception for the many people whose lives were touched by Mildred throughout her 101 years will be held in the church basement immediately following the memorial. Mildred Beitzel went to be with her Lord Jesus and into the presence of her Father God September 27,...
Editor's note: This is the fifth in a series of profiles of artists participating in the Slightly West of Spokane Studio Artist Tour set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30. Look for more profiles in upcoming editions of the Cheney Free Press. FOUR LAKES - A local artist who says she's "obsessed with glass" will be among those featured here during the Slightly West of Spokane Studio Artist Tour on Nov. 30. Jessica Veda Jones, the artist behind Veda's Beads, will be at...
Name: Pam Kohlmeier Age: 55 Hometown: Spokane Experience: No political experience. Relevant professional experiences include practicing as a board certified emergency physician for about 15 years, then teaching predominantly Health Policy and Law and Professionalism as a Lecturer-MPH for Eastern Washington University, and most recently serving as a staff attorney and the policy manager for the Washington Medical Commission. Relevant community service includes serving on the B...
Vote for Kohlmeier for 9th District legislator Remember that proposed bike trail between Colfax, Albion and Pullman? It’s been talked about for a decade, but it remains nonexistent. Rail traffic on the corridor stopped years ago and it hasn’t been used for anything productive since. Federal rail-banking law not only allows, but encourages the right-of-way to be converted into a public trail and bike path. The Chipman Trail has been rail-banked in this manner. Here’s the kicker: We the people already own it, but it langu...
OLYMPIA — The Nov. 5 general election is underway. Voting began last Friday; the state estimated there are 4.9 million registered voters statewide. This election includes federal, state and local races, as well as statewide initiatives and possibly local levy and bond measures, officials said. Ballots must be returned to a valid county drop box or voting center by 8 p.m. Nov. 5 to be counted. Voters who choose to return their ballots by mail can use the provided postage-paid envelope, which must be postmarked by Election D...
Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series of profiles of artists participating in the Slightly West of Spokane Studio Artist Tour set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30. Look for more profiles in upcoming editions of the Cheney Free Press. MEDICAL LAKE - A mixed media artist here will be at Stop No. 2 of the Nov. 30 Slightly West of Spokane Studio Tour. Nicole Nutt will be presenting her work at Roam Coffee, 107 E. Lake St., during the daylong tour. "I am a mixed...
Robert (Bob) Lincoln passed away on Sept. 30, 2024, surrounded by love, the day after his 91st birthday. He told his children on his birthday he was "leaving tomorrow" and he did! Bob was born on Sept. 29, 1933, to Peter (Henry) and Myrtle (Nixon) Lincoln in Leasburg, Missouri, and was the fifth of seven siblings. Bob was raised in Missouri and left school at 17 to join the United States Air Force. Bob proudly served his country until his retirement in 1974, spending time at...
Grant U. Munson born Mar. 10, 1949 passed away on Sept. 25, 2024 in Spokane Wash....
Vella Fae Dow, 76, beloved mother of 2 daughters, surrogate mother to many, passed away at home in Cheney, Wash, on Sunday, Oct.13, 2024 surrounded by family and loved ones. Vella enjoyed craft work of all kinds, decorating cakes and dancing (the wheelchair never slowed her down!). She liked to spend her time with friends, playing cards and bingo, or just chatting over a cup of coffee. Vella had a huge love of life and of people. She was a friend to all and would do anything...
Editor's note: This is the third in a series of profiles of artists participating in the Slightly West of Spokane Studio Artist Tour set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30. Look for more profiles in upcoming editions of the Cheney Free Press. Cheney Free Press CHENEY - A local block printer will display his works at Stop No. 6 of the Slightly West of Spokane Studio Tour on Nov. 30. Gayle Havercroft will have his works on display along with Rosanne Anderson and Faith King...
September Bustamante passed away suddenly Sept. 21, 2024, in her home in Yorktown, Va. Born Jan. 31, 1978, in Spokane, Wash. to Bill and Kellie Jackson, September attended Sunset Elementary School in Airway Heights, Cheney Middle School and Cheney High School, graduating in 1997. September and her husband, Sam, met while he was stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base. They were married in 1997. Their married life took them to various bases. They enjoyed their many adventures....
Editor's note: This is the third in a series of profiles of artists participating in the Slightly West of Spokane Studio Artist Tour set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30. Look for more profiles in upcoming editions of the Cheney Free Press. CHENEY - A former soldier will share her fiber arts techniques Nov. 30 on the 14th annual Slightly West of Spokane Studio Artist Tour. Rosanne Anderson will be demonstrating her arts at Stop No. 6 on the tour. That stop will be at Ch...
HUBERT THOMAS, age 96 passed away on Saturday Aug. 24, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. He was born on Sept. 24, 1927, in High Splint, Kentucky to the late Henry Thomas and Bertha Short Thomas. He was married to the late Rosemary Schafer Thomas for 63 years. They resided in Medical Lake, Wash. Hubert served in the US Navy and US Air Force, he was a 2-wartime veteran, WWII and Korean War. He retired from Fairchild Air Force Base Civil Service. Surviving family members are Daughters,...
Jeanne passed away on Sept. 19, 2024 in Spokane, Wash. with her children by her side. She was born in Spokane, Wash. on Jan. 28, 1933. Jeanne and her twin sister, Jeannette, were the first babies to use an incubator at Sacred Heart Hospital. Her parents were Charles and Ellen Proctor. Jeanne graduated from Cheney High School in 1951 and met and married Robert Grogan in 1954. They farmed and had four children, Richard, Renea, Ronald and Michael. Jeanne had a very positive and...
Dr. Lauren Charles Bathurst of Cheney, Wash., passed away at age 77 on Aug. 12, 2024. Lauren was born Jan. 6, 1947 in Bremerton, Wash. to John and Arla Bathurst. Lauren grew up in Port Orchard and Bremerton, Wash. and after graduation earned his Bachelor's Degree in History from Western Washington University. After a series of back surgeries failed to cure Lauren's chronic back pain, he was introduced to the benefits of chiropractic care and was inspired to himself become a...
Sandra Lea Mabbott (Cantril), affectionately known as Sandy, passed away in Spokane, Wash. on Aug. 27, 2024 at the age of 81. Born on Sept. 29, 1942, in Los Angeles, Calif, within her first year she moved to Southwick, Idaho where she was raised on North Idaho farms amongst family. Sandy was a proud member of Kendrick High School's class of 1960, where she met the love of her life, Jack Mabbott. After high school, Sandy sold her cow to attend one year at the College of Idaho....
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE – Airmen assigned to the 92nd and the 141st Air Refueling Wings conducted the Titan Fury 24-1 exercise Nov. 13-17. Airmen demonstrated how support activities contribute to mobilizing KC-135 Stratotankers quickly if called upon. “It’s critically important that Fairchild Air Force Base conducts exercises like this for one reason only, and that’s deterrence,” said Lt. Col. William Dowd, 97th Air Refueling Squadron commander. “We have to send a clear message to our adversaries and allies alike that...
Ninth Legislative District lawmakers Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, and Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, participated in a forum on developmental disabilities issues on Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Tri-Cities. They discussed issues with Sen. Perry Dozier, R-Richland, during the forum. The 9th Legislative District includes southern Spokane County, including the greater Cheney and Medical Lake areas....
RITZVILLE – A local law maker is taking issue with educational moves being pushed by the state superintendent of public education. Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, said last week that State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal’s plans to end standardized testing and reallocate timber revenues would be detrimental to education. Reykdal unveiled his plans for ending standardized testing during the state Board of Education meeting in Spokane. According to Reykdal, the tests “means nothing.” Reykdal said he is ...
SPOKANE – Two members of the state’s congressional delegation will hold town hall-styled meetings in October and November relating to veterans. The meetings will take place in Spokane and Walla Walla; the times, days and days have yet to be announced. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, and Sen. Patty Murray, D-Shoreline, will join the Department of Veterans Affairs for the public sessions. The meetings at the request of McMorris Rodgers will provide forums for veterans to voice their concerns about wait times, lim...
CHENEY – The Eastern Washington University football team has been picked to finish sixth in the Big Sky Conference in polls released Monday, July 25. Eastern is expected to return five starters on offense and seven on defense, plus three kickers, a punter and a long snapper to go with 47 returning lettermen. In the coaches poll, Eastern finished behind Montana, Sacramento State, Montana State, Weber State and University of California-Davis, and ahead of Northern Arizona, Idaho, Portland State, Cal Poly, Idaho State and Northe...
CHENEY – The Eastern Washington women’s soccer schedule is finalized with Coach Missy Strasburg beginning her second season at the helm. Fourteen players are turning and 16 newcomers are on the roster. Returners include All-Big Sky first team selection, Madison Kem, and All-Big Sky defensive honorable mention, Mya Elder-Hammond. Kem, a junior midfielder, tied for the team lead with three goals last season, including two game winners. Elder-Hammond played in all 17 of the team’s matches and logged 1,503 minutes, helping Easte...
