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  • Churches

    Updated May 27, 2021

    Cheney Community Church Cheney Community Church welcomes you to attend worship with us. We are open for in-person worship, Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Masks are required and social distancing practiced to be in compliance with the state’s order. The children meet for worship during the main service, and nursery care is available. For those who cannot attend, the service can be viewed on Face book. Pastor Trevor Jensen is presenting a series of messages from the New Testament book of Colossians Come join us. Youth Group m...

  • Lentz, Schumacher to wed

    Cheney Free Press|Updated May 26, 2021

    Ashley Lentz of Medical Lake, Wash., and Preston Schumacher of Spokane, Wash., celebrate their upcoming nuptials Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Commellini Estate, 14715 N. Dartford Drive. The bride works at Community Colleges of Spokane and is the daughter of Michael Lentz of Spokane Valley and Sonya Marlton-Sievers of Spangle. The groom works at Franz Bakery and is the son of Joe Schumacher of Spokane and Lisa Bice of Spokane Valley. Following their wedding and honeymoon, the...

  • Create a garden anywhere with straw bale gardening

    MELINDA MYERS, Contributor|Updated May 20, 2021

    Add productive garden space and raise your planting bed with straw bale gardening. This technique allows you to create a raised bed garden on the patio, lawn, or poor compacted soil. Straw bale gardening has been around for centuries, but thanks to Joel Karsten's book "Straw Bale Gardens" it has gained new popularity. All you need are a few straw bales, fertilizer, a bit of compost and time to condition, plant and water your garden. Purchase straw bales made from alfalfa,...

  • Medical Lake Dollars for Scholars sale a success

    Updated May 20, 2021

    MEDICAL LAKE — The first major fundraiser for Medical Lake Dollars for Scholars is being hailed as a success despite ongoing coronavirus concerns. The event raised $9,500 to support graduating students, Medical Lake Dollars for Scholars President/Treasurer Steven Meltzer said Monday. “Medical Lake Dollars for Scholars held its first major fundraiser this past weekend and had a great turnout from the community and surrounding area,” he said. “With people responding to beautif...

  • Churches

    Updated May 20, 2021

    Cheney Community Church Cheney Community Church welcomes you to attend worship with us. We are open for in-person worship, Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Masks are required and social distancing practiced to be in compliance with the state’s order. The children meet for worship during the main service, and nursery care is available. For those who cannot attend, the service can be viewed on Face book. Pastor Trevor Jensen is presenting a series of messages from the New Testament book of Colossians Come join us. Youth Group m...

  • Parternship created to help with emotional toll of pandemic

    Updated May 20, 2021

    CHENEY — Eastern Washington University will offer virtual coronavirus stress and trauma education. The university’s School of Social Work and Office of Community Engagement are partnering with Priority Spokane to offer the program, with funding from an Innovia Foundation grant. The program will help community members to understand the virus’ effects on their well-being, officials said. It will also team them skills to manage any related increase in stress, fear, anxiety and isolation. “This is really an exciting and collabo...

  • George home named Cheney Yard of the Month

    Updated May 13, 2021

    Mary George, of 909 Oakland, loves keeping her large yard looking spectacular, and for that work her home has been named Cheney's Yard of the Month. George is presently preparing new plants, supplementing her planting soil with Cheney Compost. She boasts that the use of the compost has enriched her plantings. She is able to discourage the roving deer from munching on her foliage. George has lived in this house for over 40 years and happily shares many pictures to chronicle...

  • Vacation care for your container gardens

    MELINDA MYERS, Contributor|Updated May 13, 2021

    Planning a few long weekends or a vacation may have you rethinking your garden plans. Don't let time away from home stop you from growing flowers and vegetables in containers. Irrigation systems with timers and self-watering pots are options to make container gardening and vacation care easier. You may, however, just be looking for ways to adapt your existing container gardening care while on vacation. Find a plant sitter and take time to provide needed plant care...

  • Churches

    Updated May 13, 2021

    Cheney Community Church Cheney Community Church welcomes you to attend worship with us. We are open for in-person worship, Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Masks are required and social distancing practiced to be in compliance with the state’s order. The children meet for worship during the main service, and nursery care is available. For those who cannot attend, the service can be viewed on Face book. Pastor Trevor Jensen is presenting a series of messages from the New Testament book of Colossians Come join us. Youth Group m...

  • West Plains Briefs

    Updated May 6, 2021

    St. John’s Lutheran holds plants/crafts fundraiser St. John’s Lutheran Church’s WELCA is holding a fundraising plant/craft sale in Medical Lake. The sale takes place Saturday, May 8, from 9:30 a.m. – noon at 223 S. Hallett St. A wide variety of plants and crafts will be on sale to help meet your Mother’s Day gift ideas. ML Cemetery Association annual meeting May 11 MEDICAL LAKE — The Cemetery Association is holding its annual membership meeting on May 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Association President Janice Radmer, 243...

  • Grow edamame for better health and nutrition

    MELINDA MYERS, Contributor|Updated May 6, 2021

    Add a bit of fiber to your garden and diet. Consider growing edamame (edible soybeans) in this year’s garden. Soybeans help promote overall health reducing the risk of high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Plus, the high fiber in soy helps fight colon and some other cancers. Edamame is an ancient Asian vegetable and is often eaten right from the pod like peanuts. Edible soybeans are also used for making tofu, tempeh, soy nut snacks and more. In addition to their high fiber content, soybean’s high...

  • Churches

    Updated May 6, 2021

    Cheney Community Church Cheney Community Church welcomes you to attend worship with us. We are open for in-person worship, Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Masks are required and social distancing practiced to be in compliance with the state’s order. The children meet for worship during the main service, and nursery care is available. For those who cannot attend, the service can be viewed on Face book. Pastor Trevor Jensen is presenting a series of messages from the New Testament book of Colossians Come join us. Youth Group m...

  • Churches

    Updated Apr 29, 2021

    Cheney Community Church Cheney Community Church welcomes you to attend worship with us. We are open for in-person worship, Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Masks are required and social distancing practiced to be in compliance with the state’s order. The children meet for worship during the main service, and nursery care is available. For those who cannot attend, the service can be viewed on Face book. Pastor Trevor Jensen is presenting a series of messages from the New Testament book of Colossians Come join us. Youth Group m...

  • Salvation Army has food, needs volunteers

    STAFF AND NEWS SOURCES|Updated Apr 29, 2021

    SPOKANE — The Salvation Army still has plenty of food for vulnerable families on a first-come, first-serve basis. In an April 26 news release, Salvation Army Director of Development and Communications Brian Pickering said the Salvation Army of Spokane’s Food Pantry has been “blessed with a lot of food donations, but the food needs to go to vulnerable families in a timely fashion.” Currently, families that are in need of food can stop by the pantry from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekdays and receive several weeks of groceries on a firs...

  • West Plains Chamber promotes restaurant grant program

    STAFF AND NEWS SOURCES|Updated Apr 22, 2021

    AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The West Plains Chamber of Commerce is promoting a pair or programs designed to help area businesses deal with impacts of COVID-19. The first is to alert area restaurant owners to a revitalization grant program coming soon. The American Rescue Plan package passed by Congress in March includes a $25 billion grant program designed to provide relief to food and beverage establishments hit hard by pandemic-related revenue losses. The grants will cover up to $5 million in revenue loss per location. Grant funds c...

  • Lowland fishing season opens Saturday

    ROGER HARNACK, Publisher|Updated Apr 22, 2021

    EASTERN WASHINGTON — The lowland lakes fishing season opens Saturday, April 24, with trout being the most sought-after species. Opening day also marks the opening day of the statewide trout derby, where fishermen can win more than 1,000 prizes totaling more than $38,000. While some lakes are open for fishing year-round, the state closes a number of lakes through the fall and winter while it stocks millions of trout and kokanee. About four miles out of town alongside state H...

  • Veteran clean-up crew

    Cheney VFW|Updated Apr 22, 2021

    Cheney Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11326 joined with other groups to keep the community clean by participating in last week's Cheney Clean Sweep. Helping gather litter in the area behind Safeway were Post Commander Dan Hillman (third from left) and his sons Alex and Nathan, Post Trustee Roger Hagenbuch, Jr. (second from right) and Post Vice Commander Tony Blount (right)....

  • Planting tips for growing success

    MELINDA MYERS, Contributor|Updated Apr 22, 2021

    Increase your growing success by giving your transplants a good start with a few simple planting techniques. Preparing them for the transition outdoors and planting properly will help you grow your best garden yet. Transplants started indoors from seed or purchased at a local garden center or greenhouse need time to prepare for their outdoor home. Gradually toughen them up with a procedure called hardening off. This process helps them adjust to the outdoor growing conditions,...

  • Churches

    Updated Apr 22, 2021

    Cheney Community Church Cheney Community Church welcomes you to attend worship with us. We are open for in-person worship, Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Masks are required and social distancing practiced to be in compliance with the state’s order. The children meet for worship during the main service, and nursery care is available. For those who cannot attend, the service can be viewed on Face book. Pastor Trevor Jensen is presenting a series of messages from the New Testament book of Colossians Come join us. Youth Group m...

  • Churches

    Updated Apr 15, 2021

    Cheney Congregational Church Greetings from Cheney Congregational. Join us for in-person worship on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Masks, social distancing and other precautions are in place so that we can take care of our community. Our new sermon series is “7 Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know.” Join us to see how knowing the ancient Hebrew language helps illuminate scripture in fresh ways. We hope to see you there! Emmanuel Lutheran Church Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites the community to worship with us this Sun...

  • Cool and refreshing - cucumbers

    MELINDA MYERS, Contributor|Updated Apr 15, 2021

    Add a cool refreshing twist to your meals, beverages, appetizers, and snacks with cucumbers. These popular vegetables are grown worldwide, adding anti-inflammatory vitamin K, vitamins C, B-5 and more to your meals. Take it a step further by using your own fresh-from-the-garden cucumbers. Grow cucumbers sprawled on the ground or in a container on your patio, balcony or deck. Save space and train them up a decorative support. They make great vertical accents in containers as...

  • Churches

    Updated Apr 12, 2021

    Cheney Congregational Church Greetings from Cheney Congregational! Join us on Easter Sunday for a worship service outside in our parking lot. Depending on the weather you’re welcome to bring a lawn chair to sit outside, or you can stay in your car to listen to the service live over the radio. Masks and social distancing are required, but what a joy it will be to worship together outside in God’s creation. If you have any questions about our services you can contact us through our website, cheneycongregational.org. Join us...

  • Churches

    Updated Apr 1, 2021

    Cheney Congregational Church Greetings from Cheney Congregational! Join us on Easter Sunday for a worship service outside in our parking lot. Depending on the weather you’re welcome to bring a lawn chair to sit outside, or you can stay in your car to listen to the service live over the radio. Masks and social distancing are required, but what a joy it will be to worship together outside in God’s creation. If you have any questions about our services you can contact us through our website, cheneycongregational.org. Join us...

  • Marion Hill honored as 'Hero of COVID'

    John McCallum, Managing Editor|Updated Apr 1, 2021

    CHENEY - If the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed anything, it may be that real-life heroes are the people we see every day. One of those is Cheney Food Bank's Marion Hill, who is among 10 Inland Northwest residents receiving a "Hero of COVID" award from students at Spokane Valley High School, the West Valley School District's alternative high school. The awards were created by the students as part of their project-based curriculum, working on it virtually due to pandemic health...

  • ML Kiwanis holding drive-thru egg 'hunt'

    Updated Mar 26, 2021

    MEDICAL LAKE – The Kiwanis Club is holding its annual Eastern Egg hunt this year but in a drive-thru style. The “hunt” will take place Saturday, April 3, from 10 a.m. – noon in the bus loop at Medical Lake High School. Kids with their parents are invite to drive-thru the loop for goodies, prizes and a visit with the Easter Bunny. For more information, please call 509-869-2244 or visit the Medical Lake Kiwanis Facebook page @MedicalLakeKiwanis....

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