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By JAMES EIK Under the interlocal the city. Additionally, located than right now. F o l l o w i n g t h e its annual work contract Staff Reporter agreement, Medical Lake cities would give up their The organization hopes to SCRAPS discussion, the In addition to hearing and other cities across licensing renewal fees. implement the interlocal City Council approved See SCRAPS page 11 from Spokane County and Spokane County would “From the city's per- agreements once moved its pursuit of approving be united in their animal spective, it's totally worth into the facility, in order Proposition 1 in the No- control laws. For some it to do this,” City Admin- to create a cohesive set Turkey Trot fee incorrect vember election, at its Oct. jurisdictions, like Medi- istrator Doug Ross said. of regulations across the 17 meeting the Medical cal Lake, it would mean SCRAPS is moving county. Currently, each In last week’s West Plains Brief on the Cheney Lake City Council heard being charged just once into its new building (the jurisdiction can create High School cross country team’s annual Turkey from the Spokane County for a three-year contract former home to Harley their own set of animal Trot fundraiser it was incorrectly stated that the Regional Animal Protec- instead of facing a charge Davidson) on Trent Av- control laws, which leads $5 entry fee included a T-shirt. The $5 entry fee tion Service (SCRAPS) on each time an animal con- enue in April next year, to different standards does not come with a T-shirt, but a $20 entry fee its plans for 2014. trol instance arises within making it more centrally across the county. includes the T-shirt.
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Sunny Sunny Partly cloudy Partly cloudy Sunny Mostly sunny Partly cloudy High/Low 64/33 62/35 58/30 47/27 47/28 51/30 5/1/32 Page 2 Free Press EDUCATION Thursday, October 24, 2013 ELECTION 2013 Shadix challenges Dolle for Cheney School Board Position 2
By JOHN McCALLUM “If we don’t stick up for our kids, new high school, north Editor of Interstate 90. The only In the only contested provide for our children, we’re going district building north of West Plains school board to see more of the vulnerable popula- I-90 is Sunset Elementary, race, Cheney School constructed in 1952, and Board president Suzanne tion growing.” Shadix sees a new school Dolle faces a challenge Suzanne Dolle closer to, if not in, Air- from political newcomer way Heights as a means Kippie Shadix for the “I think the community needs to of reducing transporta- District 2 seat. tion costs while support- Dolle was elected to be more educated, better informed ing growing community the seat in 2009. She stud- on what’s going on in the schools and spirit. ied elementary educa- Dolle is not opposed Kippie Shadix given better opportunities to partici- Suzanne Dolle tion at the University of to a new facility north Kentucky, has worked “I think the communi- pate.” “If we don’t stick up of I-90, but the district as a substitute teacher, ty needs to be more edu- Kippie Shadix for our kids, provide needs to build “where elementary school para- cated, better informed on for our children, we’re the students are” while professional along with what’s going on in the impact local education believes it could increase going to see more of the being efficient with fund- several private sector posi- schools and given better and families. She said costs to install. She points vulnerable population ing and programs. There tions. She has volunteered opportunities to partici- the board must look at to continued uncertainty growing,” she said. are many costs people for various positions on pate,” Shadix said. the district’s dynamics, over the economy as an- Shadix said she has don’t see when discuss- PTA and PTO boards Dolle has always had where kids are coming other challenge. more to learn on this as ing a new school, Dolle along with a community a passion for children from, their living condi- Dolle’s challenge is well, but feels it’s im- said, such as wetlands board for drug and alco- as an educator and par- tions and incorporate “Getting space for the portant to make sure and soil remediation hol awareness and Air ent. She began serving more into budgeting. kiddos.” Another is re- the increased state fund- and staffing, noting the Force support positions. on school boards and Shadix said a bond to storing funding cut dur- ing goes to students three schools built with Shadix has a bache- committees as a way to improve the high school ing previous state budget and not the system. She the 2010 bond money lor’s of science degree in keep up on issues and worries her. She would cycles, and staying on would like to see how significantly increased management/marketing, decisions impacting her like to see more research, top of legislators to make the state fully funding the district’s operating is an Air Force veteran children’s lives. particularly on other op- sure they keep making vs. local levy funding costs. and works for an Airway “I love what I do, even tions and ways of shav- progress. The district affects property owners, Heights company as a though it can be frustrat- ing costs. also needs to look at al- businesses and consum- Why vote for you? human resource/office co- ing and time consuming,” “Eighty million dol- ternative sources, like ers, but said the decision Dolle cited her board ordinator. She has children she said. “When you see lars is a lot of money,” more grants, to find ways brings more questions experience service in in the Cheney School Dis- you’ve affected just one she said. to keep programs going. than answers. other districts around the trict and volunteers with person’s life, it makes it She would examine “I hope this is an op- country, bringing a vari- Future Business Leaders of all worthwhile.” bus routes for ways of What’s your opinion portunity for a closer re- ety of perspectives. America, Second Harvest doing things differently on how well the state view of the finances and “I love what I do,” she and a program advisory If elected, what to save maintenance, fuel has conformed to the the educational processes said. “I love working for committee for a local uni- would you like to see costs and time spent rid- McCleary decision? which could lead to true students in the district.” versity. accomplished in four ing. She’d like to look at Dolle said the Supreme reform because just pour- Shadix said she has years? partnering with organi- Court decision ordering ing more money into the business perspec- Why did you decide Dolle said high school zations to create a skill the Legislature to adhere the system is not a wise tive of being a “wise to run for office? overcrowding and mod- center in the district that to its constitutional re- decision,” she wrote in consumer,” and noted Shadix likes to get ernization issues are the would provide voca- quirement providing am- an email. she is adding an educa- involved and was try- biggest need right now. tional learning opportu- ple provisions for basic tion component through ing to encourage others The district must address nities. education has restored What are your feel- classes at Eastern Wash- to run, but decided she these while keeping ex- some funding cuts. She ings about a new school ington University. should “put my money isting programs growing What are some of the realizes there are pros and in Airway Heights or “I work well with where my mouth is and and do it with the “least biggest challenges fac- cons on both sides of the north of I-90? people and I’ve always do something.” She ad- amount of impact on the ing the school district? funding argument, but This is almost Shadix’ been a good team play- mits she has much to taxpayers.” Shadix lists the im- said the long-term effects signature issue as she er,” she said. learn about the position, She stressed regular plementation of Com- of reduced educational op- has addressed the school John McCal- but loves researching contact with elected of- mon Core standards, portunities cost more than board on several occa- lum can be reached at and is good at asking ficials to let them know and while she admits she providing ample funding sions about building a jmac@cheneyfreepress. questions. how their decisions doesn’t know enough yet, for education up front. new facility, possibly a com. Estrellado seeks spot on board Browne wants to return to CSD board By DREW PETERSON Estrellado has a few meetings and in our plan- By DREW PETERSON accomplish as a school Airway Heights or north Staff Intern things she would like ning and when I read and Staff Intern board in the next four of I-90. Marcie Estrellado, a 10- to see accomplished hear feedback, I worry Residents of the years is becoming more “I think it is some- year Cheney School Board throughout her next term that people don’t trust Cheney area might be fiscally responsible while thing that we definitely member and incumbent on the school board in- that we are in the decision asking what can Browne also working to get more need to look at and start for District Position 1 may cluding successfully pass- making process every step do for you? involvement from the lo- planning now so when be running unopposed, ing a bond for improve- of the way and have all Taking over the cal communities outside the time comes where but her determination and ments on the high school of the players and all of Cheney School Board of the Cheney area. we have to construct an- admiration for her school and also working with the information possible District 3 position in “The school district other school, that should board duties are at an all the state to move toward to make the best decision January after previ- represents a pretty big definitely not only be an time high. fairly compensating the possible.” ous incumbent Kerry geographical area,” option, but more of a “I really love being a school district staff. One issue that Estrel- O’Connor resigned, Browne said. “And one priority I think.” part of the school system,” While she works to- lado has been a promi- Henry Browne is looking of the concerns that has While that issue may Estrellado said. “Being on wards a resolution for nent player in for the past to pick up right where he been made known is be down the road, one the school board not only these issues, one thing that 10 years is the talks of left off. the lack of geographical challenge that Browne enables me to see a bigger Estrellado sees as a chal- building a new school in “I think that there balance as far as the dis- currently sees facing the picture of the entire school lenge moving forward is the Airway Heights area, are a lot of good things tribution of the schools school district is a lack of district, but it also enables a perceived lack of trust something she doesn’t going on right now and within the district.” resources to accomplish me to see each individual from the public in the view as financially fea- I would like to see us To tackle the issue of the tasks that they are child’s story and how im- school board’s decision- sible. continue the good work geographical balance, given. portant it is and what our making process. “It’s always been a we are already doing,” Browne supports the “A lot of the mandates staff is doing to make sure “I think it’s a real chal- consideration, it’s always Browne said. idea of beginning to look are regulatory changes that those child’s needs lenge,” Estrellado said. “I Among the things at the options regarding are met.” see what happens in our See Estrellado page 3 Browne would like to building a new school in See Browne page 3
Medical Lake Kiwanis Student of the Week BAZAARSBAZAARS In Cheney Saturday, November 2, 2013 Beginning 9:00 a.m. Emmanuel United Methodist OCTOBER Lutheran Church Church 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 9 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Academic Student Lunch, Crafts Crafts, Gift Shop, of the Week Baked Goods, Raffle Cinnamon Rolls, Pie, Freshman & White Elephant Cookies, Cakes & more STCU honors Mathew Newberry 639 Elm 4th & G Street Senior, Tessora Heiydt for outstanding academic effort Cheney United Church of Christ 9 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch, Country Kitchen, Crafts, Raffle Quilt by Pam Mostek, Silent Auction Medical Lake Kiwanis Meets 423 N. 6th Every Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. at the LinDeBee’s, except for the first Wednesday of the month. Thursday, October 24, 2013 Free Press Page 3 Curriculum, budget are focus in ML West Plains By JAMES EIK state and federal funding future, changing the way Staff Reporter stabilized, however she teachers are evaluated by Since 1989, Peggy Sch- noted that the federal principals. BRIEFS weikhardt has served on side of that pursuit would Schweikhardt said Deadlines for submitting West Plains Briefs is the Medical Lake School be the most difficult. Se- the district has managed noon Monday. Briefs should be under 100 words if District board of direc- questration budget cuts its finances well during possible. Briefs may be edited for length. tors, and is running un- affected the district’s abil- the economic recession, opposed for another four- ity to receive impact aid, despite numerous dif- year term on the board in money that makes up for ficulties along the way. Feed Cheney returns to the Nov. 5 election. military installations that She said the district’s At the time, she don’t pay property tax. AP classes, resources for Wren Pierson Oct. 28 worked in the Spokane With the many chang- kids, STEM classes and Feed Cheney will be back at the Wren Pierson School District, but was es taking place over the after school sessions are Community Center, 615 4th St., Monday Oct. 28. Peggy Schweikhardt actively looking for a last few years, she hopes particularly strong. From 5:30-6:30 p.m. a free dinner will be served way to spend more time learning,” Schweikhardt that funding comes “We’ve done a really restaurant style, free groceries from 2nd Harvest helping families in Medi- said. through so the district can good job moving into the will be distributed, and free coats from the local coat cal Lake. Another concern fac- ensure material taught in STEM arena,” she said. drive will be available. No qualifying or paperwork “I wanted to give back ing the district, she said, class is current. Purchas- Also new this year is required. to the community,” she is changing over to the ing new textbooks in con- is all-day kindergarten, All are welcome. In addition, the Cheney said. new state tests coming junction with adopting a which she said has been Clothing Exchange (clothing bank) will be open Some of the challeng- in 2014. The district has new curriculum is pricey a blessing for some par- from 5-6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Commu- es she sees in the upcom- seen several standard- for any school district. ents, and a big help for nity Center. For more information, contact Susan at ing years are what the ized tests change in the “I want to make sure educating students. [email protected] or Natalie at 324-1659. district has been working past decade, starting with the curriculum lives up to In addition, Sch- through for quite some the transition from the our goals,” she said. weikhardt said all of Emmanuel Lutheran’s time now. Chief among Washington Assessment Also adding to the the buildings have been those is the budget, which of Student Learning to pile is a new teacher-prin- remodeled and are up annual bazaar is Nov. 2 continues to be a difficult the Measurement of Stu- cipal evaluation system to date for decades to Emmanuel Lutheran Church’s annual Holiday subject for public school dent Progress. that the district has been come. bazaar and luncheon is happening Saturday, Nov. 2 districts in the state. In her next term, piloting for the past year. James Eik can be reached from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We want to be sure Schweikhardt said she The state will roll out at james@cheneyfreepress. There will be lots of crafts, a “White Elephant” sale all kids are growing and would like to see the the program in the near com. along with a large selection of baked goods. You can also enter to win a “Family Night Basket,” or quilt. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., after which Estrellado all “White Elephant” items go on sale at half price. continued from page 2 wasn’t a direction that K-12 education by 2018, is such a huge thing to me. The basket and quilt raffle drawing is at 2:30 p.m. was financially feasible.” Estrellado feels as if the When we are having our Funds raised are matched by Thrivent Financial for been on the platform, it’s And while the budget state is still falling “drasti- meetings and when we Lutherans. just that there’s more to of the school district was cally” short. are on the school board, Emmanuel Lutheran is located at 639 Elm St., it than ‘OK I think I’ll supposed to get a boost All in all Estrellado together we have to re- next to Cheney Medical Center. pick here’ and buy land from the 2012 McCleary feels that her passion for mind each other that it is and build and so forth,” decision in which the Su- her school board duties not always about dollars Musicians are needed Estrellado said. “I had preme Court ruled that and doing what is right and its not always about The newly formed West Plains Community Or- this conversation with the State of Washington for the children will pro- the adults and accommo- chestra is looking for musicians of all ages. Strings, Mike Dunn at that time was failing to live up to pel her into a successful dating sizes, all of those brass, woodwinds, percussion – bring your instrument when he was our super- their constitutional duty four years. things are important, but and love of music. We practice every Wednesday intendent and I felt like to fund K-12 students “I really have a pas- how does it impact the from 6:30-8 p.m. at Eastern Washington University’s that was a leaf we turned and ordered the Legisla- sion for what we do on the kids? And that’s what we Music Building. Visit our website at westplainscom- over. It wasn’t something ture to make measurable school board,” Estrellado fight for is what is best munityorchestra.org or like us on Facebook. we didn’t consider, it just progress to fully fund said. “Impacting children for kids.” SCOPE holds open house Browne EWU/Cheney SCOPE is hosting a Halloween open house at its Cheney office, 612 Third St. lower continued from page 2 ington State Supreme sion as a step in the right believes that his passion level of the Wren Pierson Community Center. The Court ruled that the state direction, it hasn’t neces- for education and his open house takes place Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m. and a lot of them involve was failing to live up to sarily been a solution to love of learning makes There will be a coloring contest for the children additional resources,” its ‘paramount duty’ of this point. him the perfect candi- and prizes will be awarded. There will be treats giv- Browne said. “Unfortu- providing ample fund- “We haven’t seen date for the position. en out to all children. Refreshments will be served, nately a lot of those man- ing toward the education anything delivered yet,” “I believe in lifelong such as apple cider, cocoa, coffee and cookies. For dates are unfunded and of all K-12 students and Browne said. “Again, learning,” Browne said. the adults, come learn about S.C.O.P.E. and what so we are in this constant ordered the Legislature even if they paid ev- “And I think as a par- we do for the community. battle of trying to play to “make steady, real erything that they’ve ent with children in the catch up. Robbing Peter to and measurable progress had in the budget it still school district currently, Archives host open house pay Paul, so to speak.” each year and to fully wouldn’t bring us whole. I have a vested interest The Eastern Washington branch of the Washing- This lack of adequate fund K-12 public educa- But it would be a step in making our school dis- ton State Archives is holding its annual open house funding, Browne said, tion by 2018.” in the right direction. I trict the best in the state Saturday, Oct. 26 as part of Archives Month. Activi- was addressed in Janu- And while Browne think they’re moving in and doing the best we can ties include a genealogy workshop from 9:30-11:30 ary 2012 when the Wash- sees this McCleary deci- the right direction, but to ensure our children get a.m. along with oral history workshops, “Learning the we are not there yet.” a fair chance of succeed- Ropes,” hosted by Eastern Washington University Hallett announces monthly While resources may ing in their lives by the professor Dr. Laura Phillips, and archive tours at not be where Browne foundation we can give various times throughout the day. student award recipients would like them to be, he them in our schools.” To reserve a seat for the genealogy workshop call 509-235-7000. The Eastern Washington Ar- FROM NEWS Karissa Makus, Jacob Eastern holds annual tours chives is located at 960 Washington St. across SERVICE REPORTS Edison, Jessica Beecher from the Cheney campus of Eastern Washington Hallett Elementary and Paige Headrick. and carnival for Halloween University. recently announced the Students winning Can students winning its awards: Tanna Pedersen, Eastern Washington University is holding its CHS Turkey Trot nears monthly Pride and Can Conner Hollauer-Leach, annual Harvest Tours and Carnival Thursday, Oct. The Cheney High cross country team’s sixth awards for September. Heather Neighbors, Tim- 31 – Halloween – for kids in costume from toddler annual Turkey Trot is taking place Thanksgiving Students winning othy Bridges, Owen Pat- through fifth-grade. Day, Nov. 28 at 9 a.m. at the high school track. The Pride awards: Connor tock, Courtney Sheers, Tours leave the Pence Union Building lower lobby 2-mile walk or 3-mile run is for runners and walkers Charette, Layla Burris, Connor Preeo, Emily (by the Bookstore) between 3:30-4:30 p.m. with the of all ages. Hailey Scott, Rianna Lightfoot, Dillian Horn, carnival taking place from 4-6 p.m. in PUB rooms 204- The entry fee is $5 without a T-shirt, $20 entry Layton, Ella Mizzoni, Kaitlyn Wiley, Mason 206. Tour guides will lead each group to designated fee includes T-shirt if paid by Nov. 13. Participants Shaellyn Deardorff, Kali Satko, RyleeJo Garrison, campus buildings where EWU employees – some also receive a ticket for a drawing to win a turkey Rowe, Dakota Williams, Kaeleb Tilson, Madison dressed up – will be handing out treats. and other prizes. Lindsay Kuster, Kobe Lynn, Alexander Scheer, For more information call EWU Office of Com- To receive a form, email cross country coach Turnbough, Rylie Spring, Jayden Anthony, Kirsten munity Engagement at 359-2036. Come have some Jay Martin at [email protected]. Portions of the Jonas Bovey, Calub Gilbert and Skyler Pe- fun, refreshments and enjoy the autumn colors of proceeds are donated to the Cheney Food Bank. Lynch, Kamaile Paikuli, terson. Eastern’s campus.
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Cheney and Medical Lake Page 4 Free Press OPINION Thursday, October 24, 2013 Keep kicking the debt can until the next time this past Monday morning, debt ceiling isn’t raised, simply If we “repudiate” – or refuse In Our Opinion surpassing the historical is not true to accept or support – on the barrier sometime last Fri- And while Smith might debt, in the real world we de- day. When one spends at the have a common name, the 2002 clare a form of bankruptcy. Our Last Wednesday, Congress rate of over $300 million a co-winner of the Nobel Prize credit cards are chopped up did what they appear to be ex- day there was no finish-line in Economics maybe ought to and we must live off of what perts at – and that’s very little. camera to catch the exact mo- have a pretty solid understand- we earn and that’s what some Sure, they did do their best ment. ing of how things work. We’re hardline conservatives think is at dueling demagoguery. It’s Once again we’ve been not sure of the extent of the the proper path. seemingly what they spend taken to the so-called edge of president’s personal business It’s somewhat of a logical the most time at earning their yet another fiscal cliff. Our acumen. argument until one considers $175,000 a year. Oh, they did leaders are so adept in fixing History is on the side of the to whom that debt has been get their regular workout kick- the blame, but far away from U.S., Smith explained. The U.S. incurred. ing the very dented and nearly repairing the problem. is one of the few countries in China owns a little over 20 crushed debt can down the Pulled back from the brink, the world and in history that percent of the $5.6758 trillion pothole-pocked road. a place it seems we face regu- has never defaulted on its debt. held by foreign countries. The A 285-144 vote in the House larly, one has to wonder what Remember, this is a govern- rest of the more than $17 tril- of Representatives, which fol- might really happen if no ment that takes in $2.5 trillion lion debt is owed by either the lowed 81-18 approval in the one blinked in this game of a year and was not really run- American people, or by the U.S. Senate, allowed about 18-per- congressional chicken? While ning out of money in the piggy government to itself. About cent of the federal government the amateur accountants bank. Its $3.6 trillion yearly 45 percent is money borrowed to reopen and the government and auditors on the floors of spending addiction was the from we the people and places to keep spending uncontrolla- Congress warned of absolute real issue. like the Social Security Trust bly as they do so well. Armageddon, others more And that has another camp Fund, for example. President Obama followed schooled in finance thought pushing for a default because With the latest “sky is fall- Congressional approval when otherwise. the current debt – while it has ing” episode behind us, now he signed yet another continu- Vernon L. Smith, suggested spiraled upward out of control the country awaits the next ing resolution funding the that the president’s claim that, during the last two administra- crisis, be it foreign or domestic. government through Jan. 15 “every economist out there tions – goes back in history to Until that happens, 316 million and raising the nation’s debt is saying” that “millions of post-Revolutionary War times citizens in this country can bide ceiling until Feb. 7. Americans – not just federal when the federal government the time watching their $54,000 The total debt stood at workers – everybody, faces assumed the states’ costs of share of this debt continue to $17,085,395,024,387.53 as of real economic hardship” if the that conflict. grow. Letters Labeling foods is needed, I-522 fulfills that need Pollard brings experience with Cheney Labeling genetically engi- News Flash! Last week, ences, and Bayer CropScience. historical preservation on City Council neered foods tells us more than Washington State Attorney Within the GMA, we now know just what has been done to the General Bob Ferguson filed a that Pepsico, Coca-Cola, and One of the highlights of my funds for historic preservation food; it tells us what has been complaint charging that the Nestle have each contributed two terms serving with Cheney’s projects. done to our land and our wa- Grocery Manufacturers As- over a million dollars to stifle Historic Preservation Commis- Additionally, Fred’s many ter. Farmers who grow crops sociation (GMA) violated the our right to know, followed by sion (HPC) was when Fred abilities benefit the entire from genetically engineered state’s Public Disclosure Act, many other companies you’ll Pollard was first elected to the Cheney community he loves seeds are required to sign a a citizen sponsored measure recognize -- Hershey, General City Council and immediately and serves. I am not alone in contract agreeing to use farm enacted 40 years ago to let the Mills, Kellogg, Orowheat, Sara- began attending HPC monthly hoping that Fred Pollard’s re- chemicals produced by the public know who gives, and Lee, Land O’Lakes, Del Monte, meetings. As a business owner election maintains and hope- same companies that sell the how much, to campaigns. The Campbell Soup, Hormel, and in historic downtown Cheney, fully increases the awareness genetically engineered seeds. GMA had set up a special fund Ocean Spray for starters. Fred brought heartfelt interest and importance of local historic Weeds are becoming resistant through which companies And the GMA hasn’t begun to the importance of preserving preservation including mainte- to those chemicals, requiring could donate money to oppose to spend all the money that’s Cheney’s storied past. Fred’s nance funding for the Cheney heavier applications of the I-522, without their identi- been contributed. So you can support of historic preservation Museum. chemicals. These chemicals ties being known. Thanks to expect to see a lot more being is particularly important since Chris Stewart are taking a toll on our soil Ferguson’s charge, on Friday spent between now and Nov. 5 the city doesn’t have designated Cheney and contaminating our water those companies were made in an effort to prevent labeling supply. I support YES on I- public. of genetically engineered food A Taves vote is for quality, honesty 522, the labeling initiative, so You may have noticed on in Washington, because they that I can know what foods the literature opposing label- know that if it passes in Wash- In the Cheney City Council He is one of the most patient, are produced by methods that ing, that the GMA is the top ington, there’s no stopping it. race, a lot has been made of my hard working, honest and gener- are detrimental to the environ- contributor to the NO cam- Please join me in voting YES dad’s professional experience ous people I know. He is level- ment, so I can choose to avoid paign, followed by Monsanto, on I-522, to label genetically and his résumé, which are both headed and careful and is an all them. DuPont Pioneer, Dow AgroSci- engineered food. excellent. As his daughter, I around awesome person, father Christie Bruntlett have a slightly different view of and grandfather. Throughout Cheney my dad. my life he has always been there for my family and me. FREE PRESS Vol. 117 -- No. 27 One of the things I learned OVERNMENT NEWS from my dad that has served Press Production Manager Editor G me well in life is his frugality. Randy Warwick John McCallum Oct. 25-31 Council Chambers He always taught me to spend Reporters Pressmen City of Cheney Cheney School District within my means. Another is to Mark Cordes Paul Delaney Oct. 29, Cheney Open No news be detail-oriented and never to Ed Geary James Eik House for Horizon 2040, 4-6 p.m., Medical Lake School sign something I have not read. Graphics Sales Cheney Public Library District Since he was appointed last Steve Barge John Myers City of Medical Lake No news year to the city council, I have Carol Campbell Karen Robinette No news Eastern Washington seen him dutifully study each DeeAnn Gibb Bookkeeper City of Airway Heights University page of several-hundred-page Front Office Debi Labish Oct. 28, City Council No news Venus Bratsveen Staff Intern See Letters page 5 Rubi Geary Drew Peterson Study Session, 5:30 p.m., City Publisher Harlan Shellabarger The Editorial Board is composed of Paul Delaney, James Eik, Bill Ifft, Cheney Free Press Editorial Policy John McCallum, Harlan Shellabarger and Drew Peterson Letters to the editor of 350 words or less on any subject may be submitted via mail at The Cheney Free Press is The Free Press re- Cheney Free Press, P.O. Box 218, 1616 W. 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By PAUL DELANEY government shutdown and and in the works – some say healthcare law, the contract mation System was can- company got fleeced as bad Staff Reporter allow continued borrowing its architecture is really de- for an admittedly sophis- celled in 2007 after being as the federal government It’s hardly original to feed their ravenous ap- cades and decades old – and ticated website – Health- “significantly over budget” has with CGI, there would think- petite for revenue. how tech-savvy this admin- Care.gov – was issued to and the project riddled with be some kind of remedy in ing to The shuttering of about istration has been, that an of all companies, the U.S. delays. It cost the Canadian the way of service after the offer the 20 percent of the federal e-commerce site would be subsidiary of a Canadian government an estimated sale, but apparently not notion government, and the crisis such an utter failure. company, CGI. $91 million in hard costs. this time. that the it was painted to be by the Makes me cringe to It’s not bad enough CGI’s past seems to USA Today is report- Obama media – and various mem- think about the real end that $93.7 million of your have as many holes in it ing “Verizon’s Enterprise Admin- bers of Congress – served product. But having heard and my money appears to as there are excuses on Solutions division has been istration as the perfect diversion a fellow AARP’er wonder have been lit on fire, but why no one in Health and asked by the Department Paul Delaney really and smokescreen to cover already about why she not before some portion of Human Services, from Sec- of Health and Human Ser- welcomed the partial gov- the disastrous rollout of could not find a doctor that it left the country, too. But retary Kathleen Sebelius vices to improve the perfor- ernment shutdown. The Affordable Care Act, is covered under Medicare the track record of CGI is on down, can provide any mance of the HealthCare. That’s despite all their or Obamacare as it is so while visiting Atlanta pro- hardly anything to write kind of hard numbers on gov site.” rhetoric in wanting to get widely called. vided a clue. home about. ACA enrollment. My guess is that my cell the latest continuing reso- It’s amazing to think As part of the projected Their contract with the And numbers, especial- service provider is certainly lution signed, sealed and that after all the time this $678 million cost associated Canadian government’s ly those from the low-risk not doing this out of their delivered to end the partial law has been on the books, with the rollout of the new Canadian Firearms Infor- young enrollees who will “patriotic duty,” and that pay the bills for those of us somewhere soon we’ll find on the other end of the pool, out how many additional Letters are critical to the success, or millions we will be paying failure, of the ACA. to fix this mess. Or I’ll see continued from page 4 the details and spend our well thought out and logi- constituents in a thorough To fix the site will en- another bump in my bill. hard-earned tax dollars cal responses. and timely manner. tail fixing some 5 million With a rollout like this budgets as well as count- wisely. In return, he listens If you want to learn lines of computer code. I can hardly wait to see less other documents. He As a conscientious and considers my opin- more, visit his Website My eyes cross when I look what’s coming next. But the really cares and wants to voter, he keeps me in- ions, taking the new in- at johntaves4citycouncil. behind the curtain at what way things have worked so get it right. I don’t have formed on the issues, both formation into account com. Please vote for John the HTML code looks like far over the past five years, time to do that, like my through constructive de- and adjusting his views Taves for Cheney City that makes an ultra-simple I’m sure there will be a new retired father, so I am bate and research. When as necessary. He is easy Council Position 3. website work. diversion to try to take our glad that I can count on I asked his opinion on to talk to and tries to ad- Janelle Marcellus In the real world, if a minds off whatever it is. him to pay attention to things he gives me very dress concerns from his Cheney Shadix fills the need for a community voice on school board Kippie Shadix is cur- nical education or four year Kippie is actively in- School Board well. An The Word rently running for election college, and that decisions volved in the community Air Force veteran with to the Cheney School Board. made by the board should already as a volunteer at students currently attend- She fills the need for a voice be both in the best interests Anna Ogden Hall and as ing Cheney High School, & Worship that speaks to the needs of of the students and com- a program advisor com- Kippie Shadix would be WHERE: Piece of Mind Coffee Shop, 321 – 1st St. Cheney the district, the reality that munity. She is committed to mittee member at EWU. an excellent choice for the WHEN: Sundays 3:00 – 4:30 PM Beginning Oct. 6th preparation for advanced bringing business principles Her degree in Manage- community. WHAT TO BRING: A Friend! education is important and open decision making ment and Marketing Bill and Sue Johns whether it is skill and tech- to the board. would serve the Cheney Cheney This meeting is for YOU. You will learn about God, the Bible, and yourself. 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Open late Thursday to 7:00 pm Spokane, WA 99204 60 Simpson Parkway Drive, Cheney Sat 8:00 am–5:30 pm ROCKWOOD PHYSICAL THERAPY 235-2900 5 Blocks off I-90 AND MEDICAL FITNESS CENTER (Division St. Exit) (Cheney) • FREE Parking HEALTHCARE 1727 1st Street, Cheney, WA 99004 ROCKWOOD CHENEY CLINIC 509-838-2531 ext. 5605 To advertise • 8:30–5:30 Mon–Fri 19 N. 7th, Cheney Fax: 509-235-2175 • Handicap Access 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday Monday & Wednesday 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m Saturday Tuesday & Friday 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • Good Service 235-6151 • 744-1732 Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 630 p.m. Professional Cars • Trucks • Trailers Charles B.H. Hough, M.D Blondel Assonken, D.P.T. Directory • Boats • Cycles• RVs Tom Koeske, M.D. Nicole Stevens, D.P.T. Cori Lopez, D.O. PSYCHIATRY Call Jonathan Staben, M.D. 235-6184 455-8320 Carol Gahl, PA-C Page 6 Free Press NEIGHBOR NEWS Thursday, October 24, 2013 OF CABBAGES AND KINGS Gear up for the Tyler Grange Hall dinner and auction
By LUELLA DOW through the door. Now you cozy while you’re Contributor look at the tabletops. enjoying the evening. Did you say you You’ll see the clever The auction is pep- don’t know the person pumpkins Alice Polack pered with goodheart- sitting next to you? has made that dress the ed rivalry and laughter. That doesn’t happen at tables for the festivi- The more there is to the Tyler Grange Hall. ties. auction, the more fun As somebody said to The free dinner be- it is! me recently, “We’re all gins at 6 p.m. May- Don’t forget the door family.” be your neighbor has prizes our generous Walk into the brought a salad to share Cheney merchants con- Grange Hall and ob- or you brought your fa- tribute every year. There serve. It’s the night mous pickles and the will be fun prizes for chil- of the Nov. 2 Harvest person who came in dren and useful prizes Dinner. Some folks are the door ahead of you for adults. Remember to working side by side carries a piping hot cas- hold on to your ticket and in the kitchen, stirring serole. And that turkey thank the merchant who the gravy, mashing the in the kitchen has just donated your prize. potatoes, peeking into turned a golden brown. As the Grangers say, the oven to see how the Makes you hungry just “Grab the kids and join turkey’s doing. thinking about it. your friends and neigh- Others are arrang- The famous Tyler Contributed photo bors for a fun-filled eve- ing tables, setting Grange baked goods A couple of Grangers stand in front of Tyler Grange Hall. ning Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.” chairs, receiving the auction follows the din- Luella Dow is a Cheney- baked goods scheduled ner. Here’s where your neighbor’s three layer ceeds sometimes are Grange building itself area author. She can be for auction that peo- pumpkin pie might cake goes to the high- used to help a worthy may need new win- reached at lotsaplots1@aol. ple carry as they come sell for $20 and your est bidder for $30. Pro- cause. Occasionally the dows or heaters to keep com. CHURCHES Emmanuel Lutheran generous use of their facili- join in the fun. Bring your at 7:30 a.m. in the Parish United Church of Reluctant Conclusion of Church ties for this production. rakes, strong backs and Hall. Join us for good food, Christ Faith: The Man Born Blind.” Join us Oct. 27 for Ref- There are only two spirit. fellowship and discussion. The United Church of School-age children are ormation Sunday. Grade weeks until Emmanuel Lu- Our annual holiday ba- Come and bring a friend. Christ welcomes everyone urged to attend classes after school through adult Chris- theran’s church bazaar and zaar will be held Saturday, For your contempla- to its regular Sunday morn- the “Children’s Minutes” tian education begins at luncheon. You won’t want Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. tion: “To be grateful is to ing service beginning at 10 but may attend the entire 9 a.m. Worship begins at to miss out on the white el- Baked goods, handmade recognize the Love of God a.m. in the sanctuary at 423 service with their parents. 10:30 a.m. Fellowship will ephant items, baked goods, items, and gently used gift in everything he has given N. Sixth St. Preschool children may go follow the worship ser- crafts, raffle baskets and items will be available for us—and He has given us Pastor David Krueger- vice. much more. Bazaar date is sale. everything. Every breath Duncan will preach on “A See Churches page 9 Emmanuel is hosting Nov. 2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Welcome back college we draw is a gift of His love, StageWest Community This is a great opportunity students. Enjoy dinner with every moment of existence ChildrensChoiceDental.com Theater’s production of to get a jump-start on your us every Monday at 5 p.m. is a grace, for it brings with “It was a Dark and Stormy Christmas shopping. in the Parish Hall. Follow- it immense graces from Night” written by Tim Kel- ing dinner we will have a Him. Gratitude therefore ly and directed by Charles St. Paul’s Episcopal short bible study and/or takes nothing for granted, New MetLife Kenfield. Play dates are Church worship service. Come and is never unresponsive, is Preferred Oct. 25, 26 and 27. Friday We are a welcoming bring a friend. constantly awakening to Provider and Saturday shows begin haven, nourishing all God’s Under the direction new wonder and to praise at 7 p.m. people in body, mind and of our new choir director, of the goodness of God. For Please note that the Oct. spirit. Davis Hill, choir rehearsals the grateful person knows 26th show is by pre-sale Please join us for the are Thursdays from 4 -5 that God is good, not by reservation only with din- 23rd Sunday after Pente- p.m. Join us. hearsay but by experience. ner served at 6 p.m. Sunday cost. Holy Communion be- Narcotics Anonymous And that is what makes all matinee begins at 3 p.m. gins at 11 a.m. Rev. Frances meets in the Parish Hall the difference,”-Thomas Ticket prices are $12 for Harland will preach and Tuesdays and Saturdays Merton. adults and $10 for seniors preside. at 7 p.m. St. Paul’s is located at and students. StageWest Fall clean-up day is Sat- Fellowship breakfast is 625 C St. on the edge of the thanks Emmanuel for the urday, Oct. 26. Come and every Thursday morning EWU campus. Church Directory of the West Plains CHENEY CHURCHES
Growing Great Through Serving Emmanuel Four Lakes Cheney Church FELLOWSHIP of the Nazarene Community Church Lutheran BAPTIST Third & Spokane Street 338 Betz Road • 235-6261 “A Bible teaching, Christ-centered Sundays, 10 a.m. A Foursquare Church Church CHURCH church for your whole family” 639 Elm Street SUNDAY Worship and Discipleship 9:30 a.m. Service Meeting at 2206 First St. (across the street from Bi-Mart) Worship Service Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Children’s Ministries Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Awana: 2 yrs. – High School Nursery – 5th Grade 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 am Spiritual Growth Classes 9:15 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday School Worship Service, Sunday 11:00 am Additional Bible for all ages Weeknights – studies Thursday Night 7 p.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Mid-week Service 7:00 pm Studies meet Connexion Groups Cheney Middle School throughout the week Midweek activities 235-6300 For More Information 235.4841 • 1307 3rd Street 740 Betz Road, Cheney, WA Pastor Steve Powers (Wednesday) www.emmanuelcheney.org Call 235-3787 for children, teens and adults www.cheneycc.org 235-4282 Rick Huguenin, Pastor 455-9969 www.cheneyfaithcenter.org (Next to the Cheney Medical Center)
Heritage SAINT ROSE St. Paul’s UNITED Baptist Church CHURCH UNITED Episcopal Church North Sixth and Annie Place CHURCH METHODIST “We Choose to Care” Worship Services start WEEKEND CELEBRATIONS OF CHRIST Sunday School 10 a.m. at the times below: 625 “C” Street • 235-6150 OF THE EUCHARIST Reconciliation ... Saturday 4:00–4:30 CHURCH Worship Service 11 a.m. Cheney • 2536 N. 6th St. • 509-235-5123 . . 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. Saturday Mass ...... 5:00 p.m. God is still speaking OF CHENEY Small Group Studies Melville Chapel • 10405 W. Melville Road • 509-455-8578 SERVICE Religious Education Class ...... (Across from The Fairways Golf Course) 9 a.m./11 a.m./1 p.m. Sunday Morning Mass .... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. 4th and “G” Streets during the week • Sunday • Spanish Mass ...... 12:00 noon Spokane • 732 W. Indiana • 509-328-3579 Sunday School, Nursery Holy Communion Sun. Eve. Newman Center 7:00 p.m. 235-4600 Call 235-2810 ...... 9 a.m. (Spanish Service), 11 a.m. CNC Office 509-235-8402 Davenport • Lincoln & 8th Street • 509-725-0554 ...10 a.m. 11:00 a.m. www.r.c.net/spokane/newman David Krueger-Duncan for more information Ritzville • 606 Weber Avenue • 509-659-0932 ...... 10 a.m. SERVICE or e-mail [email protected] Rev. Christine Soule Rev. Miguel A. Mejia, Pastor Pastor College Student Services • 719 7th Street, Cheney, WA ....11 a.m. Cell: 509-531-5858 10:00 a.m. Meeting at 615 4th, Cheney Community Priest Genealogical History Center [email protected] 423 N. 6th Rev. Terry B. Hall Richard Green, Pastor 10405 W. Melville Rd. • 509-455-9735 Child Care Available Office Hours Mon.–Thurs. 9:30–Noon All Welcome OPEN Tues. Wed., Thurs. Parish Phone: 509-235-6229 • r.c.net/spo- 235-4193 AIRWAY HEIGHTS & MEDICAL LAKE CHURCHES Heritage medical lake SAINT ANNE St. John’s Baptist Church Lake City Community Church CATHOLIC “We Choose to Care” Assembly of God Traditional Worship Service Lutheran Church 8:30–9:30 a.m. CHURCH 223 S. Hallet St., P.O. Box 639 HAYFORD COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Evening 400 East Grace 708 E. Lake St. 5306 S. Hayford Rd. Worship Service Medical Lake, WA 99022 Sunday School Medical Lake, WA 99022 9:45–10:45 a.m. P.O. Box 125 Sunday Airway Heights 299-3139 509-299-4114 9:30 a.m. Sunday School • 11:00 a.m. Morning Service Discipleship Classes for All Ages Contemporary Service Office 509-723-1459 Winter Worship 11 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Meeting Fellowship Supper • 6:00 PM 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Rectory 263-5434 7:00 p.m. Evening Bible Study Bible Study • 6:45 PM Adult Education 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services AWANA Wednesday Weekend Masses Midweek activities Small Group Meetings 10:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Kid’s Church 11 a.m. Bible Adventure Club (K-5th) 6:00–7:35 p.m. Sunday Vigil (Saturday) 5:00 p.m. Sunday Kid’s Church 10:00 a.m. Summer Worship 10:00 a.m.; no SS Youth Outreach (6th-12th) During The Week 203 N. Washington Sunday 10:30 a.m. Dec., Jan., Feb. Wednesday Family Night 6:45 p.m. Various Bible Studies Call For Directions • 868-1624 299-3286 Pastor, Father Jack Krier Feed Medical Lake For more information please call E-mail [email protected] Lead Pastor – Nick Hawkins Pastor Mark Hudson 2nd Monday each Month Senior Associate – Dennis Noble Also Pastor at Mary Queen Pastor Rick Hoard at 509-244-9229 mlcconline.org Everyone is Welcome or visit our website Richard Green, Pastor Youth Pastor – Alex Hall of Heaven in Sprague, WA www.hayfordcommunitychurch.org All Welcome 8:30 a.m. Mar. – Nov. Rev. Steve Gutzman Thursday, October 24, 2013 Free Press Page 7 LOOKING BACK 10 Years Ago down pass in Cheney’s come- meeting in what was Oct. 30, 2003 from-behind 14-12 football termed a “heated dis- Cheney High School se- victory over Clarkston. The cussion,” over trying to nior Lysanna Kuindersma, victory clinched a playoff get a new high school an exchange student from spot for the Blackhawks. built in the city. The need Holland, was named the was termed “dire,” by all 2003 Homecoming Queen 40 Years Ago but one member of the during halftime of the foot- Oct. 25, 1973 board. ball game between the Missing from our ar- Cheney’s Craig Parks Blackhawks and Rogers. chives. and John Fletcher each For the first time ever, scored a touchdown in Cheney High School was 50 Years Ago the Blackhawks’ 25-13 represented in the Spokane Oct. 25, 1963 football victory over Lilac Festival as Emma The Cheney School Chewelah, evening their Larson, Heidi Huppert, Board spent much of its record at 2-2. Tasha Bustamante, Allison Proctor, Courtny Leslie and Chelsea Alent were chosen File photo to compete for queen or Petra Indorf was selected as Cheney High Schol’s 1993 Homecoming Queen. princess roles. She was joined by her father, Sam, and her royal court. Brad Rasmussen scored two touchdowns as Cheney If voter initiatives 601 ever league cross country tion, filed a lawsuit against defeated Rogers 14-12 in a and 602 passed in Novem- championship with a 23-34 the city. Side was seeking Greater Spokane League ber, Medical Lake School win over Riverside. between $100,000 and $2.5 W�ITECityCity of CheneyC�Nheney - Nonpartisan football game in Cheney. District officials were brac- million according to city ad- ing for budget cuts of up to 30 Years Ago ministrator Jim Reinbold. 20 Years Ago 12 percent and $1 million. Oct. 27, 1983 Eastern Washington Oct. 28, 1993 Medical Lake’s Jami Former Cheney police University voiced its objec- Cheney Mayor Al Og- Smith turned in her team’s officer Ken Side, who ear- tion to a 44 percent increase Mayor don helped dedicate the top time of 21 minutes, 46 lier claimed his challenging in its electrical rates to the city’s new recycling facility seconds, giving the Cardi- Mayor Tom Trulove for Cheney City Council. that would officially open nals four finishers in the the position of mayor cost Wally Wolrehammer in November. top-10 earning their first- him his sergeant’s promo- caught the go-ahead touch- Tim Gainer
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Like us on Page 8 Free Press Thursday, October 24, 2013 OBITUARIES accepted to Eastern Wash- us always knew; her WA, followed by a potluck M. Gilmour and a grand- quiet and honest man with ington University. She beauty on the outside al- dinner at the church to daughter named Lily M. much humility. was living in Spokane, ready matched her beau- celebrate Christen’s life. Gilmour. Ernie also had Ernie only once in his Wash. with her boyfriend, ty on the inside. While a very special, significant brother’s memory talk- Ryan Swartz, where they she faced her own strug- other of over eight wonder- ed about his passion in were planning their fu- gles, Christen still man- ful years, Jackie Robbins of life. Ernie’s passion in life ture together. aged to touch the lives of the Newport, Wash./Old- was climbing trees, so in Christen is survived by so many people she met town, Idaho area, along the end Ernie died doing her parents Tiffany (John) by accepting everyone with her four children. what he loved most. Ernie and Sean (Stephanie),her unconditionally, faults Ernie is also survived by when asked “What’s up?” brother Andrew and sis- and all. We want to thank his brother, William B. or “How are you doing?” Christen Michele ters Jordan, Peyton, Rylee, those people that made us Gilmour; and two sisters, always responded with, Peterson Makayla and Devin. She realize how special our Nadine M. Madrazo and “Still Kicking,” and when On Oct. 10, Christen is also survived by her beautiful Christen was Laura Siegmund. asked “What are you do- Michele Peterson, 27, grandmothers Vicki Rat- by supporting her and us Ernie lived and worked ing?” always responded found peace again. Chris- cliff (Nana) and Elizabeth through the years espe- Ernest Henry in the Newport, Wash. with “Still killing Trees.” ten was born June 4, 1986 Peterson (Gramma Liz), cially Lisa, Robin, Kelli, Gilmour Jr. area, as a business partner Ernie is known and and was raised by her her aunt Bridget Doran, Scott, Nonie, Jack, her Ernest Henry Gilmour with Robbins in Robbins loved by many people in parents Sean and Tiffa- uncles Chris Ratcliff Mercy Ministry and New Jr. (age 55) was born in Tree Removal Service. Er- ny Peterson in Cheney, (Miki) and Barry Peter- York sisters, friends from Whittier Calif. Feb. 4, 1958 nie was a big-hearted, See Obituaries page 9 Wash. son (Yvonne) and by the CHS and so many others. to proud parents, Ernest Christen spent her ear- rock and love of her life In lieu of flowers the H. Gilmour Sr. and Marie ly years attending Betz Ryan Swartz. Christen family asks that donations J. Zabel. Elementary and Cheney was preceded in death by be made to the GoFund- Ernie moved with his Middle School before her grandfather, Michel Me.com/4trr8s or to Mer- family to Cheney, Wash. graduating from Cheney Ratcliff (Papa) and great- cy Ministries to support in 1967. Ernie graduated to retain High School in 2004, grandmother Virginia those still in the lifelong from Cheney High School where she was active as a Doran. struggle to overcome eat- class of 1976. JOHN TAVES Cheney City Councilmember cheerleader. After years of strug- ing disorders. A memorial He is survived by his Christen recently grad- gling with an eating dis- service will be held Nov. parents and his two won- 509.991.4512 [email protected] • www.johntaves4citycouncil.com uated from Spokane Falls order, Christen is now in 2, at 2 p.m. at the Cheney derful children, a son, Serving Cheney with Integrity, Experience and Dedication Community College earn- a place where she can Church of the Nazarene, Shawn A. Gilmour and a Paid for by the committee to retain John Taves ing her AA degree and was realize what the rest of 338 W. Betz Road Cheney, beautiful daughter Kristy West Plains BUSINESS & SERVICE
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