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Rain drops were still glistening on the lilacs when I tried to capture the moment after the rain when the sun dappled the landscape. My photos, however did not reveal the splendor I had witnessed and I was resigned to register the phenomenon in my brain. This spring’s frequent rainstorms have encouraged more lush growth than usual and I am amazed by the recovery of many plants. White cedar though, referred to as arborvitae, have not fared well. Years of drought conditions and last winter’s ruthless periods of abnormal tem...
By Venus Bratsveen 10 May 2023 Chip and Kaitlynn were expecting their second child any day now. Nick, child number one, was born on Christmas day three years prior. It was a brutally cold day, icy streets made worse by the continuous blast of cold wind blowing snow over the roads. Not a day for travel, not even for St. Nick. Naturally, as Murphy’s Law would have it, their little bundle of joy decided that this was the perfect time to make his grand appearance. Chip drove carefully over ice covered streets to the hospital s...
Cheney Free Press AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Northern Quest Casino has announced its summer concert series. Here are the shows already planned: July 14 – The Avett Brothers with Calder Allen July 15 – Blues Traveler with Big Head Todd and the Monsters July 17 – Jason Mraz and His Superband July 23 – Volbeath with Halestorm July 24 – Falling in Reverse with Ice Nine Kills, Catch Your Breath and Our Last Night July 27 – Three Doors Down with Candlebox Aug. 5 – Ghost with Amon Amarth Aug. 8 – Young the Giant with Milky Chance featuring...
Medical Lake boy raises $9,500 SPOKANE - A Medical Lake Middle School student is raising money for a charity. Seventh-grader Mason DeBolt raised $9,500 for Wishing Star Foundation at the Junior Livestock Show in Spokane on May 10. DeBolt showed two pigs and two steers, earning two blue ribbons. He donated the proceeds from the sale of his pig "Oreo" to the Wishing Star Foundation. Williamson named to honor roll MEDICAL LAKE – A local woman has made the honor roll at Spokane C...
CHENEY - Students from across the region exhibiting strong character traits were honored Friday, May 12, during a gala breakfast at EasternWashingotn University. The West Plains Partners Advancing Character Education Awards - often refered to as PACE - were presented to students from each school in the Cheney, Davenport and Medical Lake school districts, as well as others. Local award winners this year are Charlie Rajewski, Cheney High School; Cody Deines, Salnave Elementary S...
CHENEY —After finishing her career on the court this past November, Eastern Washington volleyball senior Ka’ehukaiiha’amaina’e Keala earned the Student of the Year in the field of Recreation & Tourism Management. “I think I never was really afraid to ask questions, and that comes from the court, too,” Keala said. “If I don’t understand something, I have to ask or I would look dazed. “ I think a lot of my confidence was speaking up and me asking questions to further my career, academically and athletically, came from my proc...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS-A Sunday, April 24, visit to Longhorn Barbecue by Free Press Publishing reporter Byrne Bennett was intended to be a casual luncheon to discuss his book on his uncle and Medal of Honor winner Joe E. Mann, "A Greater Destiny." But when Bennett went back to his truck in the parking lot of the 7611 W. Sunset Highway restaurant, he discovered he had locked the keys inside. That's when server Kyelee Huck stepped in to help. "She didn't hesitate," Bennett said in a...
I thought of my grandson’s wedding this weekend. The officiator was springtime. Warm soil and rain were the bride and groom. The audience in their garden was clothed in finery not typical to everyday wear. The promise of permanence was portrayed through strong support and the song of love rang sweet in the air. Nature was smiling and laughing with joy as the marriage commenced in the open air ceremony. When the couple was united the garden was elated with hope for the future. If only the daffodils could last just a little lon...
Carol Beason 20 April 2017 Pictures are reminders that this moment will never come again. We are frozen in time for that moment. We will never be here with each other exactly like this again. Collecting family photos has kept me connected since I left my family of origin so many years ago when I set out on a long adventure and created my own family. Looking at pictures of family members, warts and all, always helped buffer the intense homesickness that I felt, at times, that emphasized being so far from home. Pictures can be...
It seems spring is in a hurry to catch up after the long, long, cold winter. All of a sudden grass is green, buds are bursting and birds are looking for housing. We gardeners are caught up in the frenzy as well. There are remnant leaves to rake, winter damage to access and warm weather plans to put in place. It is still time to apply low release fertilizer to most plants except Rhododendrons, Azaleas and blueberries. They should be fertilized after blooming with an acidic based application. It is a little early to transplant...
CHENEY – A new business is bringing wellness classes and a feeling of community to town, and the owners have been overwhelmed by the support in the short time they have been open. The Wellness Vault had a soft opening April 1, followed by a grand opening April 22 that drew a sizeable crowd. Co-Owners Renee Traversie and Samantha Rich said they have teamed up to offer as many wellness services as they can. They are teachers as well as owners with Traversie teaching the barre c...
Margaret A. Swenson March 30, 2023 The beautiful ponderosa pine forest at the edge of town by the marsh rang with song. High in the trees great blue herons nested, owls made homes in the branches and woodpeckers carved out places for their young. Blackbirds and bluebirds established residence as well as little birds who dwelled in the bushes under the trees. Coveys of quail called out alarm when a threat was nearby. Frogs held concert in shaded rock ponds. Though silent, deer, cottontail rabbits, red fox and porcupine made...
CHENEY — Police here and in Airway Heights have partnered to hire a shared behavioral health co-responder to assist officers. Jenny Mandin, who previously worked for Spokane’s Regional Behavioral Health Unit, began this month. “The biggest goal here is to provide access to these mental health resources to the West Plains,” Mandin said. “I look forward to bringing my knowledge and experience to the community out here.” “We’re very excited to have Jenny on board,” Cheney Administrator Mark Schuller said. Mandin has been a...
CHENEY - Eastern Washington University Cyber Defenders, a school team, won the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Cyber Games in Tampa, Florida on April 22. This collegiate competition consists of an 8-hour competition in which teams defend a computer from cyber attack in a real-world situation. Coached by Stu Steiner, director of the EWU Cybersecurity Program, the Eastern team notched 6,274 total points, edging out the University of Florida (Gators) by j...
Cheney Free Press CHENEY - Westwood Middle School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students took home a total of 22 awards at the 2023 State Business Leadership Conference held April 19-22 in Spokane. The event was attended by over 1,600 students from across the state, and Westwood Middle School Team had all 10 attending members place in the top 10....
Rosalia students walking for hospitalized children ROSALIA – Students here will be walking Friday, April 28, to raise funds for a local charity. The ninth annual Trot for Tots walk-a-thon will raise money for Tough as Nails, a charity that creates activities kits for hospitalized children. In addition to sponsoring students, residents and businesses can make a donation through the Rosalia School District. Dollars for Scholars seeking donations, volunteers MEDICAL LAKE – Organizers are seeking volunteers and donations for the...
Our place on the planet is often referred to as, The Inland northwest, east of the Cascades or High Desert. Ponderosaville seems more conclusive for me. The raw charm of the Ponderosa ignites a connection with all that is free, firm and almost haughty. The grandeur of a mature specimen is reverent to me. Ponderosa pines grow in hostile, seemingly improbable areas where rock and shallow soils occur. Yet its determined tendrils find fissures and fragments of life giving soil to establish their tenacious roots. Unlike the...
The All-American Rejects Tour begins this September Cheney Free Press AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The All-American Rejects Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour is coming to Northern Quest and its bringing a number of performers and events. Below you will find the fall schedule for these events, from the Director of Public Relations at Kalispel Tribe. The Get Up Kids have joined the 12th Annual Pepsi Outdoor Summer concert lineup at Northern Quest Resort & Casino’s BECU Live on Monday, September 25, 2023. Tickets go on sale Friday, Apr...
CHENEY - Police department begins highlighting officers in a monthly program for the community. This month, Officer Anthony Christianson is highlighted in a Cheney police press release. Christianson began his law enforcement career with the Eastern Washington University Police Department in 2018, and he was hired by Cheney police in 2019. In his time at the Cheney department, he has specialized and become certified as a Firearms Instructor and a Field Training Officer. Christi...
Cheney Congregational Church CHENEY — The church is currently hiring a part-time Children’s Ministry Assistant, according to administrator Jenine Miller. “We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with toddlers, and the time requirement is only two hours per Sunday morning.” Miller said. On Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. the church is hosting a mid-week Bible study in collaboration with United Methodist Church on the gospel of Mark. Each Thursday in March the congregation will mee...
Good old U.S. 50 is a great alternative to cross the Colorado Rockies rather than the mind-numbing Interstate 70 where “no stopping any time” signs accompany you to the designated stopping points for a view. I was standing on the continental divide in the Colorado Rockies. Monarch Pass (11,3112’ elevation). On a convenient forest road, I had gone a short distance off the highway to absorb the beauty of the spot. A large wet meadow area straddles the divide, which is clearly visible as a gentle slope dropping east and west fro...
By Lucas Walsh Cheney Free Press CHENEY — Operation Christmas Child is seeking support for needed purchases this year, according to administrator Carol Campbell. To encourage donations there will be a book signing on April 23 after church service which will feature a new book from Bill Pruitt called Emanual’s Presence. All donations to the operation will get you a signed copy of this book. Also available will be Pruitt’s first book, Emanual’s Laughter. “These books will make a great Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or any other...
April 2023 Margaret A. Swenson Finally, it is springtime. Time to plant, clean, work and dream. Warm days invigorate me and it seems energy stored away all winter has finally found release. Though raking, shoveling and stretching are now part of my day, I need to be mindful, as my father always said, “Rome wasn’t built in a day!” My retort was, “Yes, but it didn’t take long to tear it down!” I am always encouraged and inspired by the work my neighbors do. And though I live in the country, I am grateful not to be policed by my...
Lucinda Saue My life has been filled with memorable one-time encounters, especially when I travel. That could be what makes travel such a favorite activity of mine. Visiting new places opens my eyes to new ways of looking at things that might be ordinary to the people that live there. Contrast enriches my life, so that even after I return home, I look at my surroundings differently. When I travel to warmer climes in winter, I appreciate the heat, but have to guard against getting too used to it that I take it for granted, and...
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