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The first medicinal marijuana dispensary in Cheney is scheduled to open up in early January 2015, but not without some opposition from the city. The owners of 3 Green Thumbs, LLC, filed an application Oct. 6 to locate a dispensary in 900 feet of retail space at the Farmer’s and Merchant’s Center at the corner of First Street and Cheney-Spokane Road. The area is zoned C-2 commercial, and the dispensary is a compatible use in such zoning per the city’s marijuana ordinance passed earlier this year. The only criteria 3 Green...
On this date in 1895, Anna Deakin Marshall wrote in her diary, “I went to Spokane with Mr. Parks. It commenced snowing at noon, snowed all night, the pond is frozen over.” Learn more about our area’s history at www.cheneymuseum.org....
1 Years Ago Dec. 23, 2004 A lengthy vehicle pursuit ended in downtown Medical Lake with the apprehension of William R. Mann, a 20-year-old alleged auto thief. Mann, released from jail Dec. 9, was arrested after crashing a stolen 1994 Ford pickup into a floral shop and was still wearing his Spokane County Jail coveralls. Medical Lake wrestlers exacted some revenge on the Royal, Wash., Lancers by scoring a 72-0 victory with nine wins coming via pins. Earlier in the fall,...
City of Cheney • Dec. 19, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0 – 18 months), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Dec. 22, Dance Class, Wren Pierson Community Center, 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. • Dec. 23, Senior Light Fitness, Wren Pierson Community Center, 9 – 10 a.m. City of Airway Heights • Dec. 29, Friends of the Airway Heights Library Book Sale, Hicks Open Market, 12435 W. 13th Ave., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Dec. 20, Friends of the Airway Heights Library Book Sale, Hicks Open Market, 12435 W. 13th Ave., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Dec.... Full story
For the 15th time, Cheney Firefighters will be escorting Santa through Cheney. The annual Candy Cane Hayride, sponsored by Cheney Firefighters Union Local 1919 in conjunction with the Cheney Volunteer Firefighters Association and the Cheney Fire Department, will again wind it's way through the streets of Cheney. The activities will take place Thursday evening, Dec. 18, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Cheney fire station and follow a mapped route towards the Salnave area. At 6:15...
City of Cheney • Dec. 19, Baby Play and Learn Storytime (ages 0 – 18 months), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Dec. 22, Dance Class, Wren Pierson Community Center, 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. • Dec. 23, Senior Light Fitness, Wren Pierson Community Center, 9 – 10 a.m. City of Airway Heights • Dec. 29, Friends of the Airway Heights Library Book Sale, Hicks Open Market, 12435 W. 13th Ave., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Dec. 20, Friends of the Airway Heights Library Book Sale, Hicks Open Market, 12435 W. 13th Ave., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Dec.... Full story
CHENEY Dec. 8 An identification card was found on the 1500 block of Washington Street. It was returned to the owner. Third-degree malicious mischief was reported on the 100 block of First Street. A fence was broken. Harassment was reported on the 200 block of South Cheney-Spangle Road. Second-degree theft was reported on the 2200 block of North Sixth Street. There was an unauthorized credit card use. Second-degree theft was reported on the 200 block of Gregory Drive. There was an unauthorized credit card use. Dec. 9...
Marching band may not be a sport, but if you factor in how long and hard the member's of Cheney High School's band program put in practicing and preparing for competition, it might as well be. And if it were a sport, it would be a very successful one at that. The Blackhawks concluded a fall season of competition back in early November, a season where they finished no lower than fourth place in four competitions against other high school bands from throughout Washington state...
The Eastern Washington University men's basketball team visits Haas Pavilion in Berkley, Calif. tonight to take on the University of California Golden Bears of the Pac-12 Conference. The 8-3 Eagles are coming off a pair of road losses, a close 81-77 loss at No. 16 Washington and a 76-52 setback at Sam Houston State. The Golden Bears, 9-1, come in riding a six-game winning streak, fresh off victories over Princeton, 57-47, and Wyoming, 45-42. Tonight's game is on the Pac-12 Network, check your local listings for channel....
I would like to ask Norm Luther why do we need immigration reform? All we really need is to enforce the laws already on the books. This immigration bill is nothing but blanket amnesty disguised as something else. I remember when the last immigration bill was passed and we gave away citizenship, with the promise it would not happen again, but here it is again. American citizenship is too precious to be giving it away to just anyone. All the people illegally crossing our borders are in essence criminals. They have no regard for...
StageWest CT, Inc has wrapped up its production of, “It’s A Wonderful Life” reader’s theatre, which was quite a success. There were 25 patrons that enjoyed our dinner theatre last Saturday (Dec. 13) with another delicious dinner catered by Mike Harmon and Willow Springs Restaurant. We would like to take this time to wish all of our sponsors, patrons, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, and our members and their families a very Happy Holiday season and a joyous New Year. We would also like to thank everyone for all of their support...
Santa’s Mystery Auction put on by the Stars Stripes, Boots & Spurs car club to benefit the Cheney Junior Rodeo and Time of Remembrance was a successful time for all. We would like to thank everyone who attended and also the Cheney Rodeo Association for renting us the building for our event. We are always accepting donations of cash or products for our children and veterans. Thank you all so much and please have a holiday season filled with peace and love. Cheney Junior Rodeo Association Cheney...
I’m probably one of many folks who will say that Christmas is their favorite time of the year. The decorations and the atmosphere put me in a good mood. One of the upsides of being a reporter is I get to observe people and communities carry out their yearly holiday events and traditions. A couple of weeks ago I attended the Airway Heights’ winter festival and tree lighting ceremony and it was quite a spectacle. I am intrigued by the various traditions that everyone keeps during the holidays. Every household has their rit...
On election night in 1986, when John McCain won the U.S. Senate seat in Arizona long held by Republican incumbent and 1964 GOP presidential nominee Barry Goldwater, who had served as McCain’s campaign chairman, the two men had a private chat. Goldwater, McCain recalled, got “a little nostalgic” and said: “You know, John, if I had beaten Lyndon Johnson in 1964 and been elected president, you would not have spent all those years in that North Vietnamese prison camp.” McCain, mindful of Goldwater’s hawkish positions,...
VFW accepting members The Cheney Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11326 is always looking for new members. Membership requirements are you must be a U.S. citizen or national, must have served in the U.S. armed forces and be currently serving or honorably discharged and must have served in a war, campaign or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters. Above requirements must be verified by Department of Defense DD-214 papers. For more information contact Tom Strongin, Commander, VFW Post 11326 in Cheney. AA meeting in... Full story
Medical Lake Middle School honored six students who were selected for the December Partners Advancing Character Education (PACE) Student of the Month award. They were treated to a special on Dec. 12 lunch provided by Subway and the school. December's PACE trait of the month was caring. Name: Jacob Whitehead Grade: Sixth Favorite Subject: Math What caring means to you: Being nice. Name: Jolene Quinn Grade: Sixth Favorite Subject: Art What caring means to you: Being nice to...
Cheney High School October Students of the Month are pictured above as follows: back row from left to right - Mariah Gilbert, Caleb Athonvangkul, Drew Walker Austin Kline, Maegan DuFour and Jaci Walker. Front row from left to right - Alyssa Kempffer, Emily Howard, Heidi Heagle, Alison Shields and Bergundy Spencer. Not pictured - Jasmine Harmon, Abby Little and Nick Strawn....
Medical Lake Middle School announced the honor roll for the first trimester of the 2014-15 school year. PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL (4.0) Eighth Grade Savannah M. Dick, Megan Goertz, Kaden C. Lee, Julia N. Olmstead and Sarah E. Ransom. Seventh Grade Siane L. Alsadon, Kyli M. Mayhew, Marissa J. Ornelas, Alexis A. Redell and Gracie M. Remendowski. Sixth Grade Brianna K. Bender, Helen E. McDaniel, Shannon McGuire and Maris Tuck. HIGH HONOR ROLL (3.99 — 3.5) Eighth Grade Faraz Abounorinejad, Belen G. Armendarez, Becca M. Ayling, Jenav...
Fairchild Air Force Base firefighters don protective equipment during a hazardous materials emergency training exercise Dec. 11 at the base. Fairchild firefighters, medical technicians and bioenvironmental teams participated in the four-day exercise, along with responders from the cities of Spokane, Airway Heights as well as Kootenai County....
At its Dec. 11 meeting, the Airway Heights Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward a resolution to City Council that approves the Highway 2 Safety and Revitalization concept and planning process. During the meeting, Development Services Director Derrick Braaten presented the commission with a PowerPoint that explains why city staff is proceeding with the project. Braaten added that SPVV Landscape Architects will help facilitate the planning process. “The hope is that people who are driving along Highway 2 will s...
The Cheney Free Press will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, 2015, in observance of Christmas and New Years. Therefore, printing is taking place Tuesday, Dec. 23 for the Dec. 25 issue, and Dec. 30 for the Jan. 1 issue. Deadlines for submissions have also changed. The deadline for legal notices is Friday, Dec. 19 and Dec. 26 by 5 p.m. The classified ad deadline is Monday, Dec. 22 and Dec. 29 at 11 a.m. The deadline for letters to the editor and public service announcements for the West Plains briefs is each Friday at noon. The... Full story
The Cheney Planning Commission finally approved the city’s updated parks plan at its regular meeting Dec. 8. The commission began the public hearing process at their October meeting, but lack of a quorum at the November meeting pushed final review and passage to this month. At the October meeting, commissioners asked the city’s planning staff to review specific sections of the plan and add in new information that might reflect current conditions of usage. Planner Brett Lucas said staff had inserted data about residents in...
Santa Claus asks a girl named Isabella, who is dressed as an elf, what she would like for Christmas during his visit to Airway Heights' Winter Festival, Dec. 6....
The Airway Heights City Council took care of some housekeeping items at its last meeting in 2014, including voting 5-0 to pass ordinances that set the budget and salaries for 2015. Deputy Mayor Kevin Richey and Councilman Steven Lawrence were absent from the meeting. Clerk-Treasurer Richard Cook explained there was an additional $54,050 in revenues, and an increase of $152,665 for expenditures that was added to the budget since it was first presented back in November. Staff also transferred $105,000 from the current expense...
The Medical Lake Citizens Deer Advisory Committee continued to make strides in addressing the city’s deer issue at its Dec. 10 meeting. Committee chair Russ Brown presented a modified draft of an ordinance that prohibits residents from intentionally feeding the deer. The committee was scheduled to forward the ordinance to the City Council at the latter’s Dec. 16 meeting. One addition Brown and his subcommittee made to the ordinance was to include language that prohibits residents from feeding elk, moose and other cervids — m...
