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This is about thinking outside the box. For years, newcomers and some old-timers have complained about the number of trains and the noise they make going through Cheney. I think they have forgotten why Cheney is here. We wouldn’t have our town if it were not for the trains. We are grateful for the railroad superintendent in the 1880s, donating land on the hill for the first teacher’s college in Washington. Students began arriving from faraway places, all by train. They then hiked up the avenue to register for classes. The...
I would like to bring to attention the lack of recycling bins in the Spokane/Cheney area. Items that could be reused are taking up unnecessary space in our landfills. Not only would adding recycling bins help the environment, it would also help the community by adding jobs and saving money. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in green jobs and services accounted for over 3.1 million jobs in 2010. As environmental awareness increases, the need for green practices and employees does as well. Recycling...
Cheney Kiwanis appreciates the large turnout of kids at the 2014 egg hunt at Salnave Park. Kiwanis also thanks the following organizations for the assistance in presenting the hunt: Cheney Care Center residents who placed wrapped candies into over 5,000 plastic eggs. Omega Delta Phi fraternity and Kappa Delta Chi sorority (both at EWU) for providing many gift baskets, placing candies into about 2,500 plastic eggs, hiding eggs and doing clean up. Cheney High School Key Club for hiding eggs and doing clean up. Cheney Fire...