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CHENEY – The Golden Wings Mobile Pet Pantry, founded by Tony Blount, will be collecting pet food donations throughout the West Plains from Nov. 1 to Dec. 21, with drop-off locations at Copy Junction and D'Tails. Blount, who started the initiative, shared his goal: "I'm reaching out to local businesses to assist in gathering pet food donations. I hope we can support as many families as possible in feeding their pets through the cold winter months." The Pet Pantry was born in D...
MEDICAL LAKE – Despite the chilly October night, Medical Lake's Homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 18, was filled with school spirit and smiling faces. The halftime show brought the crowd to life, with Homecoming royalty, performances, and a unique Candyland theme adding to the atmosphere. Senior King Tysan Newman and Queen Madison Spring were crowned in front of a cheering audience, while classic cars chauffeured the Homecoming Court to and from the football field. Princesses a...
1 years ago Nov. 6, 2014 Joe Noland, City Light Director, has a list of eight projects, totaling an estimated $710,000, included in his $8.73 million budget that he’d like to see accomplished next year. Some projects, such as a $50,000 replacement of old wooden street light poles along State Route 904 from Vine to 2nd streets, have either been cut from previous budgets or delayed due to funding. Airway Heights at their city council meeting, Airway Heights City Manager Albert Tripp presented the preliminary budget for 2015. O...
CHENEY – As Halloween approaches, Cheney’s most infamous ghost stories come to life once again. Whether rooted in fact or pure legend, these eerie tales have become part of the town’s folklore. Here are three of the most well-known ghost stories that continue to haunt Cheney’s history. The First Recorded Ghost Story In 1909, Elizabeth McLanahan made headlines in the Spokesman Review with her claim of a ghost haunting her Cheney home. McLanahan, a widow who earned a modest living doing laundry, was so troubled by the mysteriou...
1 years ago Oct. 23, 2014 Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, Spokane County Fir District 3 and the Washington State Department of Transportation responded to a power pole fire on State Route 902 and Welcome Road, two miles east of Medical Lake, Oct. 14 at 11:10 p.m. Cheney Police units were first o the scene of an accident involving four vehicles, two of which were motorcycles, on Interstate 90 early Sunday morning, Oct. 19. The Cheney girl’s soccer team earned its first winning streak of the season, albeit briefly, with bac...
CHENEY – On Oct. 24, Cheney Middle School will host “Hidden in Plain Sight,” an interactive event designed to help parents and caregivers recognize the warning signs of teen substance use, mental health issues, unhealthy relationships, and human trafficking. The event, announced at the recent West Plains Safety Alliance meeting on Oct. 17, is being organized by Jessica Deutsch of Talk2HealthyChoices. The event features an interactive experience where attendees will walk through a mock teen bedroom and search for hidden signs...
Coat Drive CHENEY – Cheney Helping Cheney Community Coat Drive is accepting new coats only at businesses and churches in Cheney. Distribution will be on Oct. 26 at the Wren Pierson Community Center on C Street from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A second distribution will be on Oct. 28 at Feed Cheney in the Wren Pierson from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The culinary arts class at Cheney High School prepares the hot meals each month thus creating an additional resource for families. There is no qualifying criteria to get coats. Anyone who wants or needs...
October 21, 2024 The plants in my daughter’s window looked rather sickly and tired. “What can I do for them?” She asked. “They are starving.” I told her. “They need nourishment.” Nutrients in house plants often leach out of their pots resulting in plants that are vulnerable to decline. A light dose of “plant food,” half the recommended dosage or less, will usually encourage the plant to take up nourishment and the yellowish-green foliage will begin to “green up.” Increase the fertilizer percentage to about three-quarters...
WEST PLAINS – Local library events that are happening for kids from Wednesday, Oct. 23 – Thursday, Oct. 31. Spooky story-time at Cheney Library CHENEY – Bring your children to a fun, non-scary storytime where costumes are encouraged. Kids will enjoy slightly spooky stories, crafts, and activities designed for younger audiences. • When: Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Where: Cheney Library Meeting Room • Audience: Pre-K–3rd grade, Families Wonder Wednesdays at Medical Lake Library MEDICAL LAKE – Drop by every...
Cheney dementia friends information session CHENEY – Become a Dementia Friend and help create a dementia-friendly community. This session will provide you with information about dementia, what it’s like to live with, and how you can support people affected by dementia. Participants will receive a Dementia Friends Certificate. • When: Thursday, Oct. 24 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • Location: Meeting Room, Cheney Library • Audience: Adults (18+), Adults (50+) World Cooking: Mediterranean Food This event has been rescheduled to Dec....
Coat Drive CHENEY – Cheney Helping Cheney Community Coat Drive is accepting new coats only at businesses and churches in Cheney. Distribution will be on Oct. 26 at the Wren Pierson Community Center on C Street from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A second distribution will be on Oct. 28 at Feed Cheney in the Wren Pierson from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The culinary arts class at Cheney High School prepares the hot meals each month thus creating an additional resource for families. There is no q...
The night sky over Eastern Washington lit up with vibrant displays of the Northern Lights on Thursday, October 10. Photographers captured stunning images of the aurora borealis from various locations, including Davenport, Colfax, Tekoa, and Tekoa Mountain. The lights danced in shades of green and purple, creating a breathtaking view for those lucky enough to see them. In addition to the aurora, the Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet made its appearance on Monday, October 14. The comet,...
CHENEY – A new business is bringing a burst of creativity to downtown. The Craft Cupboard, 502 1st Street, owned by Cheney native Macey Fredenberg, 35, offers craft supplies, classes and even features a wall dedicated to local art. "Cheney is full of creative people - artists, crafters, even farmers," Fredenberg said. "If you're part of this community, this is something that should matter to you." Fredenberg recently returned to her hometown after living and working in p...
MEDICAL LAKE – Amy Tuman, Hallet Elementary School, grew up in Kirkland and graduated from Central Washington University. She spent 22 years teaching special education at East Valley School District in Yakima. She supports third and fifth grade students with intervention and inclusion as a special educator. She said Teaching has always been a passion rooted in her childhood experiences and a desire to make a real difference in people's lives. She met and married her h...
1 years ago Oct. 16, 2014 In an effort to promote new development in Cheney’s vacant Commerce and Industrial Park, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution changing the structure of utility connection charges for businesses who might be interested in locating to the park inside the city’s southwest limits. At its Oct. 7 meeting, Medical Lake City Council approved a joint inter-local agreement with Spokane County and the city of Spokane for solid waste services. Buoyed by one of the largest first-year classes in...
MOSCOW, IDAHO – The Cheney High School Band claimed the Regional Championship last weekend at the Bands of America competition held at the Kibbie Dome. The Blackhawks earned the top spot with a score of 78.600, securing both the overall championship and first place in their 2-A division. Timberline High School from Idaho followed closely in second place with a score of 75.100, while West Salem High School from Oregon took third with 73.700, both in the 2-A division. A.C. Davis High School, representing 3-A, finished in f...
MEDICAL LAKE – Rusty Ranch, located just outside of the city, is hosting its annual pumpkin patch on Fridays through Sundays until Oct. 27. Last year, the fall attraction drew over 10,000 visitors, according to co-owner Jamie Clark, who runs the farm with her husband, Matt Clark. The Clarks' dream of raising their children on a farm led them to this venture, despite neither having a strong farming background. "Matt has a little experience, but I didn't," Jamie explained. "...
The Rosalia High School Homecoming royal court were recognized Friday night, Oct. 4, during halftime of the football game against the visiting Waitsburg Cardinals. From left, Rosalia royalty comprises, senior Queen and King Briley Smith and Westley Bryan, juniors Nevaeh Stevens and Soren Braun, sophomores Melaina Bryan and Skyler Claffey, and fresmen Lyrah Lindhag and Liam Freidt. Rosalia partners with Tekoa High School for sports; their combined Timberwolves team lost, 14-6,...
OLYMPIA — Free Press Publishing staffers and contributors dominated the photography category for newspapers its size in the annual state Better Newspaper Contest. In addition, graphic designers and reporters won multiple awards for their work over the year spanning April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. The awards were presented Saturday evening, Oct. 5, at Indian Summer Golf and Country Club during the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association annual gala and meeting. During the awards banquet, Free Press photos stole t...
We made it! My name is Keely Fournier and I’m a senior at Rosalia High School as well as a sophomore at Eastern Washington University. Welcome to the Senior Journal where I will be discussing the challenges that we seniors face including community service hours, senior projects, college applications, fund raising, and everything in between. This is one of the most stressful years we will face in our teenage years, but also one of the best. It is the year where we grow into adulthood, learn lifelong lessons, and make d...
CHENEY – Cheney High School will induct their first eight Blackhawks into the Hall of Fame inductees on Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This class consist of Tom Oswald, class of ‘66, Brian Quinett, class of ‘84, Steve Emtman, Class of ‘88, Launi Meili, class of ‘81, Ryan Gray, Class of ‘01, Michael P. Anderson, Class of ‘77, Sandy Williams, Class of ‘79 and Terri Schmitt. Each person was nominated by alumni and had to have other qualities as well. Not only do they need to graduate from Cheney High Sch...
October 2024 Out in the garden pumpkins are ripe Their orange skin’s ready regardless of type. Round ones and flat ones and some that are white All hoping for faces that October Night. Some sport goose bumps and stripes of bright green Others so large Peter Pumpkin Eater’s wife can be seen. Like stars in the moonlight upon the cold land Tiny ones, too, fit the palm of my hand. Fairies and witches and creatures that roar Run through the town and knock on my door. I’ll try to appease them with candy and treats And wish them...
1 years ago Oct. 2, 2014 Fifth District Congressional Representative Cathy McMorris-Rogers faced tough questions, challenges to her positions and her voting record at Cheney town hall meeting at the Wren Pierson Community Center. Cheney City Council unanimously approved a resolution at its Sept. 23 meeting supporting the establishment of a Community Health Association of Spokane (CHAS) clinic in Cheney. Medical Lake Planning Commission recommended forwarding a proposal with conditions for the Silver West II subdivision to...
September is one of my favorite months. Life begins to slow down, and there’s a crispness to the air in the early morning- a whisper of what’s to come. Time to start winding down, time to harvest and process the so called fruits of my labor. I cover the tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley and basil in the late afternoon while the sun still kisses them. I want to hold in that warmth to help my babies stay warm through the night. In late morning, I uncover my sleeping beauties and joyfully watch as they stretch towards the sun. Sum...
September 30, 2024 Margaret A. Swenson Winter Solace Frost is on the pumpkin And frost is on my nose Winter will be coming So the story goes. Time to put away my tools And stack wood for the fire The garden will be waiting When weather’s not so dire. What to do while waiting In my covers and my coats There’s books to read and quilts to make And dreams of pleasure boats. I’d love that you would join me On this journey through the cold The time we spend together Is more precious than pure gold....
