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As the City Council moves to strengthen and define its governing bylaws, some question whether Council attendance needs policing.

FINDING FREEDOMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S VOICE: Liberty Lake student shares what he learned while putting together award-winning essay for veterans group P. 2

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As Michael Tan completes applications for college, he may mention his interest in language study or how he is a travel enthusiast and tutor. But he recently acquired another role he could add to his list — “Outstanding Spokesperson for Freedom.” On a suggestion from a teacher at Classical Christian Academy in Post Falls, where he attends, Tan entered the Voice of Democracy audio essay competition last fall sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. For the competition, he recorded an audio speech that was judged on originality, content and delivery around the 201112 theme, “Is there pride in serving in our military?” Tan was awarded first place in his district (one of seven in the state of Idaho) by the VFW and was given the designation of “Outstanding Spokesperson for Freedom.” His speech was also entered in statewide competition that took place earlier this month in Boise. This Liberty Lake resident recently shared with The Splash what he learned from the competition and how it deepened his understanding and appreciation of the freedom available in the U.S.

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cutoff date back in November. I would love to say I took six months to prepare, but I didn't. I had to submit an audio and text version of my essay to the local VFW in Post Falls. The speech was focused on the topic of “Is there pride in serving in our military?” Q: Were you surprised to be selected as the winner for the district? A: Yes, I was surprised to take first place. I was invited to a VFW luncheon in Sandpoint knowing that I had made it into the top three. In Sandpoint, I received a standing ovation — quite a humbling endorsement from these amazing veterans. They were very gracious.

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“The Chalk Garden,” a drama produced by the Liberty Lake Community Theatre, will be performed at 7 p.m. Feb. 10-11 (with a 3 p.m. matinee Feb. 11) at The Kave, 4904 N. Harvard Road in Otis Orchards. Tickets will be $10 at the door, $8 for members. The performance is rated PG13. For more information, visit www.libertylaketheatre.com.

Ongoing drop-in Saturday classes are available each Saturday in January and February for patrons who would like to learn more about reading or checking out books on Kindles, Nooks, smart phones, iPads or other such devices. These classes are planned from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the quiet reading room of the Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. No registration is required. For more information, contact the library at 232-2510.

LLCT hosting upcoming workshops, auditions The Liberty Lake Community Theatre will be holding a pair of opportunities in February for interested people to scratch their performance itch. LLCT will host free comedy improv workshops every Wednesday at 7 p.m. starting in February at the Clubhouse Theatre Room in Country Vista Apartments, 21200 E. Country Vista Drive. No experience is required. Teens and adults are welcome to attend. Auditions will also be held for a Readers Theatre version of "Anne of Green Gables" Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. and Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Little House next to Liberty Lake City Hall. No experience or preparation is required. Roles are available for ages 10 and up, and performances are planned for March 16 and 17.

Seventh annual band fundraiser planned The seventh annual Jazz Concert, Dessert and Auction supporting Central Valley High School band and color guard will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the school, 821. S. Sullivan Road. Jazz music provided by the high school and Evergreen and Greenacres middle schools’ jazz bands will highlight the evening, which will also include dancing, desserts, and a silent auction. Brian Albrecht will emcee for the fourth year. Tickets are available at a cost of $5 for students and $10 for adults, pre-sale, or $15 at the door. Check with a CV band or color guard student to purchase or call Lori at 999-9880 to pre-order.

Police chief speaks at Kiwanis meeting Wednesday's 6:45 a.m. meeting of the Liberty Lake Kiwanis Club will feature Liberty Lake Police Chief Brian Asmus, discussing ways the LLPD and club can work more effectively together at various Kiwanis programs from Pavillion Park to the Liberty Lake Yard Sales. The club meets weekly at City Hall, and the public is invited to attend.

Kiwanis hosting seventh annual Father-Daughter Dance March 3 The 7th annual Father-Daughter Dance, themed “The Princess and the Frog,” will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. March 3 at CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Organized by the Liberty Lake Kiwanis and K-Kids, the event includes music by Party Starters, a long-stem rose, favors and refreshments. Tickets are $40 per father/ daughter, $15 per additional daughter. Photo packages are available separately. For more information, visit www.libertylakekiwanis.org or call 951-3573 or 9796652.

New food bank opens Liberty Lake Church, 704 S. Garry Road, now has a food bank. If you have needs or know someone who does or would like to make a donation, call the church at 2556266 and ask for Julie.

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Calendar JANUARY 26 Noon: LL Centennial Rotary meeting, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water Building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. JANUARY 28 10:30 a.m.-noon: E-readers drop-in class, Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. 1-4 p.m.: Spokane Valley Fire Department open house, Station No. 3, 2218 N. Harvard Road, Liberty Lake JANUARY 30 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Liberty Lake Senior Lunch Program, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive JANUARY 31 6 p.m.: FRIENDS of the Liberty Lake Municipal Library meeting, 23123 E. Mission Ave. FEBRUARY 1 6:45 a.m.: Liberty Lake Kiwanis meeting, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive 10:30 a.m.-noon: Spokane Valley’s Mindful Mamas, City Hall’s Little House, 22710 E. Country Vista Blvd 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Liberty Lake Senior Lunch Program, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive 5:45 p.m.: Liberty Lake Toastmasters, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water Building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. 6:30 p.m.: Scope meeting, LL City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive 7 p.m.: Liberty Lake Community Theatre comedy improv workshop, Country Vista Apartments clubhouse, 21200 E. Country Vista Drive FEBRUARY 2 Noon: LL Centennial Rotary meeting, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water Building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. 6:30 p.m.: Central Valley School District levy community forum, Liberty Lake Elementary School, 23606 E. Boone Ave. 6:30 p.m.: Liberty Lake Municipal Library board meeting, LL Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave.

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Liberty Lake Police officers arrested a 28-year-old Spokane man within three minutes of his alleged armed robbery of Guardian Angel Homes, an assisted living facility across the street from the police department at 23102 E. Mission Ave. According to a press release, LLPD was dispatched to an armed robbery report at the location at 2 a.m. Jan. 18. The complainant, an employee, reported a male suspect entered the facility and pointed a rifle at her, demanding the complainant place all the narcotic medication into a bag and give it to him. During the incident, a resident of the facility walked out of his room and into where the robbery was taking place. The suspect then pointed the weapon at the resident. The complainant handed the suspect a bag containing the narcotic medications, and then the suspect locked both subjects into a small room before leaving. Liberty Lake Officer Mike Thomas and two Spokane County sheriff ’s deputies arrived on scene within one minute of being dispatched to the call and observed a subject matching the description of the suspect walking in the field next to Guardian Angel Homes. The suspect was

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News Briefs Open house planned at fire station

School and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at Liberty Lake Elementary School.

The Spokane Valley Fire Department will open the doors of Station No. 3, 2218 N. Harvard Road, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday for an open house. Residents are invited to talk with the on-duty crew, take a tour of the station and have some refreshments. Spokane Valley Fire Department is in the process of naming all of its stations and would like some assistance from the citizens. In the past, stations have been identified by numbers, as in Fire Station Nos. 1-10. SVFD would like to better identify and connect the stations with the neighborhood communities the stations reside in. While at the open house, write down the name you think would fit best. The station name will be selected by the Board of Fire Commissioners.

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Central Valley School District Superintendent Ben Small will continue a series of community forums planned to discuss the district’s Feb. 14 levy next week. The next forums are scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Opportunity Elementary

Nicholaus Johnson of Liberty Lake, a freshman at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., was named to the fall Dean's List for the 2011-2012 academic year. Full-time students who earn a 3.5 gradepoint average or better on a 4.0 scale are eligible for the Dean's Honor Roll.

Riders in the Sky to join Spokane Symphony Icons of Western music Riders In The Sky will perform with the Spokane Symphony under the baton of Resident Conductor Morihiko Nakahara at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices begin at $25 and are available in advance at the Spokane Symphony Ticket Office, located at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague, or by calling 509-624-1200. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.spokanesymphony.org. Riders in the Sky performed as part of the Friends of Pavillion Park Summer Festival Series in Liberty Lake in 2005.

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The Central Valley School Board approved a proposal to add a differentiated diploma as an option to accommodate nontraditional students at Barker High School. According to the presentation, the program is intended to create more flexibility and hope for credit deficient students. “This is the right thing to do for the children,” Board President Debra Long said. “This is really a step in the right direction.” The differentiated diploma program allows alternative students to graduate with fewer credits by eliminating three elective credits while maintaining core academic requirements. To earn a differentiated diploma, students

must earn 20 credits in language arts, math, science, social studies, health and fitness, arts, occupational education and a culminating project. The standard Central Valley graduate must earn 23 credits. Barker High School Principal Kerri Ames said the program would allows the school to be competitive with similar programs offered at surrounding districts, and the differentiated diploma meets all state graduation requirements. In other business, Superintendent Ben Small noted plans for a series of community forums planned to discuss levy facts. The next forums are scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Opportunity Elementary School, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at Liberty Lake Elementary School and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at University High School.

Police Report The following incidents, arrests, calls for service and citations were reported by the Liberty Lake Police Department Jan.16-23.

Incidents and arrests • One-car accident — At 1:05 p.m. Jan. 18, LLPD was dispatched to a one-car accident at the 2200 block of North Molter Road. As the driver was leaving a business parking area, he drove over a rock wall, causing the vehicle to high center. No injuries were reported. • Malicious mischief — At 2:15 p.m. Jan. 18, LLPD received a report of a malicious mischief mailbox incident that occurred between Jan. 13 and 14. The complainant reported that an unknown suspect damaged the mailbox in front of the home at the 23400 block of East Boone Avenue. • Suspended license — A 50-year-old Liberty Lake man was arrested at 7 a.m. Jan. 19 at Mission Avenue and Bitterroot Lane for first-degree driving while license suspended and operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock. • Vehicle prowl — At 2:15 p.m. Jan. 19, LLPD received a report of a vehicle prowl and theft that occurred at the 22800 block of Country Vista Drive sometime Jan. 15. The complainant reported unknown suspects entered her vehicle while parked in the parking lot and took goggles, a digital camera and her wallet. There were no signs of forced entry. • Suspended license — A 22-year-old Spokane man was arrested at 3 p.m. Jan. 20 at Appleway Avenue and Madson Road for driving with a suspended license. The driver was initially stopped for using his cell phone while driving. • Argument — At 10:15 p.m. Jan. 19, LLPD was dispatched to an argument at the 1200 block of North King James Lane. Upon arrival, officers determined there was no one at the residence. • False alarm — At 12:55 a.m. Jan. 20, LLPD was dispatched to a commercial alarm

at Allsport, 19505 E. Broadway Ave. During the investigation, officers determined the alarm was false. • Suspended license — A 22-year-old Spokane Valley man was arrested at 2:50 p.m. Jan. 21 at Appleway Avenue and Hawkstone Loop for driving with a suspended license. The vehicle was initially stopped for expired vehicle registration. • Argument — At 9 p.m. Jan. 21, LLPD was dispatched to an argument at the 2100 block of North Sedge Lane. Upon arrival, officers determined there was a verbal argument between a father and son, and no crime was committed. • Suspicious person — At 10:10 p.m. Jan. 21, LLPD was dispatched to the 23600 block of East Boone Avenue for a suspicious person. A caller reported seeing a subject walking in the area carrying what appeared to be a gun. Officers checked the area and could not locate anyone. • Suspended license — A 29-year-old Liberty Lake man was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 21 at Harvard Road and Appleway Avenue for driving with a suspended license. The vehicle was initially stopped for not having a license plate.

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Coupon Class 101 will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission. Cost of the class is $10 if you pre-register or $15 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Blessings Under the Bridge. Participants are asked to bring pen, notebook, unused coupons for an exchange and expired coupons to donate to overseas military. For more information or to register, go to www.cheapsk8n.com. In Biz features Liberty Lake-connected business items. Contact The Splash with business news at editor@libertylakesplash.com.

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Camping World, the nation's largest retailer of RV supplies, accessories, services and new and used RVs, may be opening a new store in Liberty Lake, though plans are still unconfirmed. The Camping World website currently has five positions listed in the area. Each job description says the new Camping World store coming to Liberty Lake will open in early 2012 at 19651 East Cataldo Rd. The site was last occupied by MasterCraft, which closed in late October. “Unfortunately, we do not have any additional information at this time as details are continuing to be worked through,” Senior Marketing Manager Bri Franklin said in an e-mail, when contacted for details on the new location. Liberty Lake’s Planning and Building Services Manager Amanda Tainio said no permits or tenant improvements had been filed

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Council discusses relevance of amendments to meeting procedures By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer

Should Council members be required to attend a certain number of meetings? What qualifies as an excused absence from a meeting? Are there too many opportunities for public comment on the agenda? For months, Council discussion has touched on possible amendments to bylaws that dictate rules and procedures in the Council Chambers. The issue dominated the most recent meeting Jan. 17, yet Council members still seem at odds over certain changes — and whether any changes are warranted at all. “It seems like smoke and mirrors,” Council Member Josh Beckett said. “This cannot be the most pressing issue that is facing Liberty Lake in 2012.” A review and update of the Council rules and procedures was tasked to municipal consultant Mike Cecka as one of a handful of special projects delegated soon after his hire in November. While some Council members question the need to add more specifics — and in the case of attendance regulations, more teeth — to the Council bylaws, others think a careful review is warranted. In a December interview with The Splash, then Council Member-elect Dan Dunne described the current bylaws as “arcane.” “I think one of the first actions of the Council should be to review what is established as procedure and a good framework is in place for the way we interact,” Dunne said at the time. The most recent discussion has focused on Cecka’s suggestions on the matter as he works to draft formal amendments to the rules and procedures. His suggestions include adjustments to the attendance policy, public comment and agenda preparation.

Attendance The issue of attendance topped discussion, with Cecka recommending the Council define a basis for excusing absences and set a total number of absences

Splash file photo by Kelly Moore

The newest Liberty Lake City Council members, Shane Brickner and Dan Dunne, were sworn in Jan. 3. Both men believe adding a little more definition to the city’s Council attendance policies is a good thing. allowed in a year. Current rules and procedures say an absence is deemed excused by a motion from the Council, with no guidelines for what constitutes a valid excuse. State law mandates a Council member be removed from office after three consecutive unexcused absences, and Liberty Lake’s rules align with that. However, no guidelines exist to determine what constitutes a valid excuse. Cecka suggested the Council may want to define what constitute an excused absence, weighing whether items like bereavement, business travel or illness should be definitively tagged one way or the other. Debate on whether or not Council members should restrict what constitutes an excused absence swung both ways during the discussion. “I think we have to be specific,” Council Member Shane Brickner said. “Otherwise, the line gets stretched.” Other Council members said a list of possible scenarios could be added to the proposed amendment as only suggestions of what may or may not be excused. “I don’t feel it is the job of the Council to track down doctors’ notes,” Beckett said in an interview with The Splash. “It’s not my role as a Council member to police that.” At the meeting, Mayor Steve Peterson

stressed the commitment made by Council members, urging them to schedule vacations around meetings and make every possible attempt to be in attendance. “We need all hands on board,” Peterson said. “Setting a number says we’re at least expecting you to show up. Council doesn’t work without the dialogue taking place at this table.” Dunne agreed with Peterson, asking Cecka to include an introduction to the rules that reiterated the commitment expected from Council members. Cecka suggested that perhaps 10 absences — excused or unexcused — might justify that point where the Council member is no longer meeting the obligations of the office. One thing the Council seemed to come to a clear consensus on was that if absences become more regulated, business travel should remain excused. All Council members hold full-time jobs outside of Council business and have expressed need for flexibility in that area. The pay for Council members -- $250 per month -- remains unchanged from what it was when the city was formed more than a decade ago. The Council also seemed to agree that in most cases, participation by telephone should count as regular attendance. Telephonic participation was introduced to the Council last year as some members called in from out of state while traveling

See COUNCIL, page 13

Attendance policy? The City Council is considering strengthening its bylaws to only allow 10 absences — excused or unexcused — in a given year. Below is the attendance record of the 2011 City Council. The Council met 28 times in 2011. It is paid $250 per month. Cris Kaminskas 27 of 28; 96.4% David Crump 24 of 28; 85 .7% Odin Langford 24 of 28; 85.7% Josh Beckett 22 of 28; 78.6% Judi Owens 21 of 28; 75% Susan Schuler 21 of 28; 75% Ryan Romney 17 of 28; 60.7% Source: City of Liberty Lake Council meeting minutes; crump, owens and romney are no longer on the council.

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photo-mosaic mural at the library. Photos can be of any subject type and will be used as a pixel in a larger image of Pavillion Park. All photos must be submitted by e-mail to images@x-things. com.

New residents must fill out form to receive mail Newcomers to Liberty Lake who hope to receive mail must fill out Postal Service Form 4232, Liberty Lake Post Office officials reminded recently. Citing a number of new residents asking why they are not receiving mail, officials encouraged a visit to the post office, 1423 N. Molter Road, to fill out the brief form.

City hosts Senior Lunch Splash file photo

The Liberty Lake City Council will consider changes Feb. 7 to its governing bylaws.

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for business. No regulations on the practice are currently a part of the bylaws.

Public comment Cecka told the Council that the city’s standards for hearing public comment were about as laid back as it could get with time set aside on the agenda at the beginning and end of each meeting and before the passage of each ordinance. “If you leave it looser, you’re almost asking people in effect to influence your vote on certain issues,” Cecka explained. “That slides you almost into a town meeting form of government. … When an outspoken group makes a statement on an issue, they might not necessarily be the majority voice. That puts tremendous pressure on the Council to vote a certain way without necessarily being able to weigh both sides.” Cecka said a benefit to limiting public comment would be the ability to proceed more efficiently, and the Council could vote to suspend rules when public turnout warranted extended commenting time. Council members all agreed

citizen comment was a priority, though the suggestions to further regulate it generated opinions across the board. At the meeting, Council Member Cris Kaminskas said she preferred to keep it as is, and Brickner agreed. Dunne said comments would be most effective at the beginning of the meeting. Council Member Odin Langford said once a meeting is enough. “This also seems like a real risk to start out saying we want to put citizens more in a box,” Beckett said. “It has never been a problem.” Beckett did note instances where Council members reacted to public comment inappropriately, spurring an interrogationlike scenario. Other Council members agreed with the notion that public comment should be restricted to the public, with Council members only interjecting to ask clarifying questions. “It’s our duty to sit and listen,” Kaminskas said. “We need to make it clear that it’s not a discussion.” Cecka said the drafted amendment the Council will consider at its Feb. 7 meeting would include public comment at the beginning of the meeting only. As with everything else in the amended bylaws, Council members may ap-

prove modifications to the draft before voting.

Agenda preparation Another area of discussion addressed the timeliness of information Council packets released before each meeting. Currently, packets are prepared by the Friday before each meeting. Council members have urged city staff to release information sooner, though many have acknowledged the time crunch staff already face. “The general rule is that earlier is better — always,” Beckett said. “Is it practical? I don’t know.” In an effort to address the issue, Cecka suggested planning out agendas further in advance so that Council members have an idea what may be coming up for discussion earlier. When certain pieces of the packets are available earlier, those may be released ahead of the formal packet. Council members also discussed the process of bringing discussion topics to the agenda. Cecka suggested they consider whether or not a discussion point require two Council members support (similar to a motion and a second) before making it to an agenda. Council members are expected to vote on amendments addressing each decision point at the Feb. 7 meeting.

The Senior Lunch Program in Liberty Lake is served Mondays and Wednesdays. Seniors age 60 and older are invited at 11 a.m. at Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. The recommended donation is $3.50.

Free class offered for abuse victims A.R.M.S. (Abuse Recovery Ministry Services) offers free, confidential, weekly classes in Liberty Lake to help victims of domestic violence and abuse. For more information, call 4840600 (calls are confidential).

Parenting forum to meet Spokane Valley's Mindful Mamas is holding a parenting forum on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

The free forum meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Liberty Lake Municipal Library's meeting room, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Breastfeeding questions will be answered, and all parents and caregivers are welcome. The event is kid-friendly. For more information, visit www.spokanemindfulmamas.com.

Library offers story times Children's story times are offered at Liberty Lake Municipal Library on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at various times. Crafts for kids ages 5 and up are also offered Saturdays at 1 p.m. For more details, call 2322510 or go to www.youseemore. com/libertylake.

Toastmasters seeking new members Liberty Lake Toastmasters meets weekly from 5:45 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. Guests are welcome to learn more about Toastmasters, gain confidence in public speaking in a safe environment and develop better communication skills. For more information, contact Debbie Louthan at 255-9668.

Support group held at local business A pair of support groups are meeting weekly at Lollipop Lemondrop, 23129 E Mission Ave. Moms and Muffins meets on Wednesdays at 11 a.m., and a complimentary lactation/new mom group also meets at the store on Thursdays at 1 p.m. For more information, e-mail info@lollipoplemondrop.com.

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Student earns black belt

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Winter wonderland hits LL

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Contributor Tom Specht braved the cold Thursday to capture these scenic shots in Liberty Lake.

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Liberty Lake Elementary fourth-grader Andrew James Harter earned his karate black belt on December 16 after three and a half years of training. The test included performing karate forms, kicks, punches, weapons, and self-defense techniques. He also had to spar with six judges and do 100 push-ups and sit-ups.

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PTA awards students for artwork

Ioana Rogers and her father took The Splash along on a trip to Bulgaria in October. Here they pose in Nessebar, an ancient town located on a narrow isthmus in the waters of the Black Sea. Submitted photo

Liberty Lake Elementary firstgrader Srikar Surapaneni accepts an award of merit for his visual arts representation of the meaning of diversity. Students were awarded in dance, film, literature music, photography and visual arts categories at the PTA Reflections Reception and Awards Ceremony at Horizon Middle School Jan. 10. Numerous Liberty Lake students took home honors at this ceremony. Submitted photo

Robotics team wins at state Team WHAT (We Have A Talent) from Liberty Lake posted the highest score at the First Lego League Washington State Championship Tournament and won the Robot Performance Award. They earned a spot tournament after winning the Regional Tournament Robot Performance Award in early December. Pictured from left are Grant Cleary, Jonas LaPier, Jake Johnson, Ansel LaPier, Conner Klingler, and Cole Fisk. (Liberty Lake residents in bold)

Jennifer and Paul Johnson took the Splash to the surf of Kona, Hawaii in December for the sun and holiday spirit of the islands. Submitted photo

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CVHS Sports Roundup Cheer 1: McKenzie Lancaster, Central Valley Gymnastics Lancaster, a senior, finished second in the all-around — including second on the balance beam and first in the floor exercise — to help lead the CV Bears gymnastics team to a win in a GSL meet against Lewis and Clark, Rogers and North Central.

Cheer 2: Clarisa Martinez, Central Valley Gymnastics Martinez, a sophomore, helped lead CV to a win in its recent league meet, finishing fourth in the all-around while coming in second place on both the uneven bars and floor exercise.

Cheer 3: Kolton Cole, Central Valley Wrestling Cole, wresting at 195 pounds, picked up two wins, both by pins, during Central Valley’s two dual meets this past week. Cole pinned his Rogers opponent in 3:26 and finished off his Post Falls opponent in 5:34.

Sports Brief Little league registration begins Registration for the Riverview Little League is now open online at www.riverviewlittleleague.com, or interested participants can register at the group’s next walk-up registration, which will be held at Liberty Lake Elementary or Round Table Pizza at Sprague and Sullivan on Feb. 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A copy of the player’s birth certificate and proof of residency much accompany registration. Registration fees can be found at the league website, and questions can be directed to 855-540-BALL.

SEND US YOUR SPORTS! Think your results belong on the scoreboard? If you’re from Liberty Lake and you play a sport, then they certainly do. Or maybe you have a team photo you’d like to pass along. Either way, The Splash wants submitted information from or about Liberty Lake residents. E-mail the information to editor@ libertylakesplash.com.

Boys basketball moves into first place The CV boys basketball team moved into sole possession of first place with its 61-52 win over Gonzaga Prep during GSL action last week. The Bears had a slim, one-point lead going into the fourth quarter, when it outscored the Bullpups 23-15 to close the game and secure its seventh straight win. The Bears were led by Anthony Brommer’s game-high 18 points and Gaven Deyarmin, who handed out a game-high seven assists.

Girls basketball rallies to remain unbeaten The CV girls, currently ranked No. 1 in the state, used an impressive fourth quarter rally to pull out a 59-57 win over Gonzaga Prep and remain unbeaten on the season. The Bears trailed by seven heading into the final quarter before the

defense stepped up and held the Bullpups to eight points to pull out the win. Brooke Gallaway, who led the way for CV with 22 points, hit two free throws with eight seconds remaining for the winning margin.

Wrestling squad splits two dual meets The CV wrestling squad picked up a league win vs. Rogers while dropping a non-league dual meet to Post Falls during wrestling action last week. Against Rogers, the Bears picked up nine pins on their way to a 60-20 win. The Bears’ first three pins came from seniors Kurt Beck at 182 pounds, Kolton Cole at 195 pounds and Dan Schoultz at 285 pounds, as the team cruised to the win. Against Post Falls, the Bears opened the match with a 19-second pin from Schoultz and won four of the first six matches before seeing Post Falls rip off six straight wins throughout the middle of the match

Scoreboard Boys Basketball GSL Standings Team Central Valley University Gonzaga Prep Ferris Lewis and Clark Shadle Park Rogers North Central Mt. Spokane Mead Result 1/17 CV vs. Gonzaga Prep

League Overall 9-2 10-3 8-3 10-3 8-3 8-5 7-4 9-4 7-4 9-4 7-4 9-4 3-8 4-8 3-8 3-10 2-9 3-10 1-10 1-12 61-52

Girls Basketball GSL Standings Team Central Valley Gonzaga Prep University Lewis and Clark Shadle Park Mead North Central Mt. Spokane Ferris Rogers Result 1/17 CV vs. Gonzaga Prep

Wrestling GSL Standings

League Overall 11-0 13-0 8-3 10-3 8-3 10-3 7-4 7-6 6-5 7-6 6-5 6-7 4-7 4-9 3-8 4-9 2-9 4-9 0-11 1-12 59-57

Team League Mead 7-0 University 7-1 Central Valley 6-1 Mt. Spokane 5-2 Rogers 3-4 Ferris 3-5 Shadle Park 3-5 North Central 3-5 Lewis and Clark 2-6 Gonzaga Prep 0-8 Results 1/18 CV vs. Rogers 60-20 1/21 CV vs. Post Falls 46-30

Schedule JANUARY 26 6 p.m. CV gymnastics at Mead 7 p.m. CV wrestling at University JANUARY 27 5:30 p.m. CV girls basketball at North Central 7 p.m. CV boys basketball at North Central JANUARY 31 5:30 p.m. CV boys basketball at Shadle Park 7 p.m. CV girls basketball at Shadle Park FEBRUARY 2 5:30 p.m. CV boys basketball vs. Rogers 7 p.m. CV girls basketball vs. Rogers

Gymnastics team wins league meet The CVHS gymnastics team won its recent league meet featuring Lewis and Clark, Rogers and North Central, scoring 145.35 points with Lewis and Clark coming in second with 141.375 points. The Bears were led by senior McKenzie Lancaster, who finished in second place in all-around competition. Lancaster won the floor exercise with a score of 8.4 and finished second on the balance beam with a score of 8.125. Sophomore Clarisa Martinez finished in fourth place in the allaround while coming in second place on both the uneven bars with a score of 7.4 and the floor exercise with a score of 7.9. Junior Alexis Marlatt came in fifth in the all-around, including third on the balance beam with a score of 7.725.

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opinion Thank you, LL, for your support of Blessings Under the Bridge 16 • Jan. 26, 2012

By Jessica Kovac Splash Guest Column

I wish I could say thank you to every single person who donated personally to the recently completed 12 Dollars of Christmas Drive, so I would like to write a sincere thank you on behalf of myself and Blessings Under the Bridge. As a resident of Liberty Lake since 2006, I never knew I would be so proud to live in the community I reside in. I had the privilege of serving many of my neighbors here in Liberty Lake while I was a server at Hay Js Bistro back in 2006. Never did I know that a year later, in 2007, I would also be serving the homeless. God has brought me on quite a journey over the past five years, learning — as we all have — how timing is the key. Thanks to a conference I spoke at in November, I had the honor of meeting Josh Johnson and his beautiful wife, Kim. I will never quite know the words I said that Josh`s ears heard, but it led his heart to use his gift, The Splash. When he called to express his desire to somehow bridge the gap between The Splash and Blessings Under the Bridge, I must admit I was overwhelmed with so much joy that he believed in the heart of serving and helping those in need. But, most of all, he believed in what God had put on both of our hearts: bringing hope and loving others. He came up with an idea that really got my bubbles going — God had paved a way for my neighbors to get involved as well. That got me so excited!

About the Opinion Page The Splash opinion page is intended to be a community forum for discussing local issues. Please interact with us by sending a le er to the editor or Liberty Lake Voices guest column for considera on. Le ers to the editor of no more than 350 words or guest columns of about 700 words should be e-mailed to editor@libertylakesplash.com or mailed to P.O. Box 363, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. A full name and telephone number must be included for purposes of verifica on. A photo of the author must be taken or provided for all Liberty Lake Voices guest columns. The Splash reserves the right to edit or reject any submission. Business complaints or endorsements will not be accepted, and poli cal endorsement le ers will only be accepted if they interact with issues of a campaign. Views expressed in signed columns or le ers do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper or its staff. Editorials, which appear under the heading "Splash Editorial," represent the voice of The Splash and are wri en by Publisher Josh Johnson.

As you know, every week Blessings Under the Bridge distributes food through the Blessed Brown Bag, a gourmet brownbagged meal. We also distribute drinks, toiletries, shoes, clothing, blankets, etc., each week to the homeless in the city of Spokane. With the 12 Dollars of Christmas Drive and weekly Splash articles, I was able to watch how much the Liberty Lake community felt led to embrace those less fortunate by giving up their Starbucks or maybe a night out in donating at least $12. At the end of the month, I was in awe of the miniature brown bags printed in the paper that represented more than 1,400 Blessed Brown Bags that Blessings Under the Bridge can now serve. WOW! In my interactions with many Liberty Lake residents and businesses, I have seen fresh examples of how many who are giving are doing so not just as a “good deed” but out of a mindset of giving to others as a way of life. As a recent example, Brooke Baker, who is a board member of BUTB, was able to bridge the gap between the homeless and John L. Scott here in Liberty Lake. Every John L. Scott employee is now donating a minimum of $12 each month, and they are keeping an ongoing clothing barrel in the office for donations. I am so excited to see Kari Jo and JoAnn Zyph really get involved from their hearts. Also thanks to Steve Allen, Stephanie Anderson and Pastor Dave Butler of Liberty Lake Community Church (who I served soup and crackers to in my serving days at HayJ`s) also jump in this year with the church body wanting to be involved on an ongoing basis. Their open hearts have led to a relationship with Food Services of America and Sysco Foods, who have already donated

Letter to the Editor Levy comes with benefits attached I will vote yes for the Central Valley School District levy. Of all the taxes we pay, this tax is directly beneficial to most taxpayers. We can benefit even though we no longer have students attending Central Valley schools. A well-funded school district means desirable neighborhoods, great teachers, good administrators and better property values. Better teachers and administrators will more often find the best uses for our tax dollars. Please join me in supporting this levy.

Tad Cochran

Liberty Lake

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Members of the Blessings Under the Bridge team who served at the winter event in December paused for a photograph. They include, standing, from left, Julie Elkins, Tyler Robinson, Jeff Elkins, Scott Rogers, Laurie McCathren, Jessica Kovac, Lynne Stolsen, Mike Kovac, Sandra Ziegenfuss, Tom Coffin and Kelly Kiki; kneeling, from left, Cindy Adams, Travis Butler, Brandon Gomez, Brooke Baker, Molly Kovac and Debi Robinson. so much in such a short time (for example, more than 5,000 bags of chips from Sysco). And of course, Barry and Sheri Baker, owners of Baker Construction, who have been donating honey buckets for our events every year since day one. They serve at these events as well. This is all so amazing to watch those who give with a cheerful heart, not a hesitant one. My hope is that as we all start the new year seeing things differently, we can do what gives us that genuine cheerful attitude and live our lives more for others then ourselves, no matter what the situation is. Together, Liberty Lake can make a bigger difference in helping those who don't have all those little things you and I take for granted sometimes, such as fresh food and a warm blanket. I never knew that being willing would lead me to a 501c3. But if it means bridging the gap, even in just Liberty Lake, it’s all so worth it. And if we were all willing to give and love more, imagine how much hope we could bring.

A special thanks to God and to everyone from Blessings Under the Bridge who donated items, clothing, money and time to the fifth annual winter event in December. Together, we witnessed 1,000 people serving and being served under the bridge as well as shelled out almost 10,000 pounds of food and clothing. Thank you to the local businesses who have been part of this effort, including Starbucks, Simonds Dental Group, Albertsons, HayJ`s Bistro, Otis Grill, Cheapsk8n Couponing, Baker Construction, Lakeside Church, Liberty Lake Community Church and John L Scott. But most of all an overwhelming thanks to Josh Johnson for his heart and Kelly Moore and staff with The Splash for everything you did. WOW! Jessica Kovac and her husband, Mike, are Liberty Lake residents and founders of Blessings Under the Bridge. To become more involved with the organization, volunteer or donate, visit butb.net, call 869-6584 or find the organization on Facebook.

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First issue of Current available From Staff Reports

The debut issue of The Current, a monthly newspaper serving the greater Spokane Valley area, is now available to pick up for free at locations throughout the Valley. The inaugural publication, produced by Peridot Publishing LLC, the Liberty Lakeowned and operated business that also puts out The Splash weekly newspaper, features a cover story on the rising number of homeless students attending Valley school districts. Other features include a Q&A catching up with former Fourth District Sen. Jeff Baxter, a profile on Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Chuck Stocker, a review of local coffee shops and much more. Among contributed content, the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum is contributing a series called “Valley of the Sun.” The February article and photos are about the community of Dishman. The Current will also serve as the new home of The Wave, a kids’ newspaper which Peridot has published quarterly as an insert into The Splash. The Wave is now a monthly spread in The Current, starting with the February issue. Eight thousand copies of The Current are distributed throughout the Valley. Places in Liberty Lake that will have The Current include many businesses along the Albertsons and Safeway strips and the Liberty Lake Municipal Library, among others. The Current is also available for subscription. The cost is $12 for 12 issues. For more information about subscriptions or to send comments or story ideas, e-mail editor@valleycurrent.com.

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BULLETIN BOARD Thanks to all the people that gave me a push last Thursday during storm. First in front of CV High, then on Country Vista Rd. by Albertson’s. Michael Walsh

EVENTS CRUISERS STATELINE, IDAHO This Thursday is Karaoke at 7PM, Hot Wheel races, Friday at 7PM. Saturday, Comedian Mark Easton (Portland) & Dave Earls (St. Louis) at 7PM $5. Chili Cook Off on Sunday at 2PM. Parenting with Love and Logic: February 5th through March 18th from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Valley Real Life. Class fee: $20. Childcare is available. Call Wendy Knudtson for information at 953-5872.

FOR RENT

Quality crib mattress, gently used $50, 951-0506. Snowblower for sale. Sears Craftsman 5HP 22-inch cut electric start and pull start, self propelled, two stage, only three years old, in excellent condition. Paid $500 for it. Sell $350 cash OBO, 924-5396.

REAL ESTATE Awesome 3-bd/2-ba MFH in the coveted 55+ Sandy Beach community. Gfa/cac, all updated. Huge master suite w/ private deck. Views! Beach access. $99,500. Call Bonnie today for more information, 509-868-4755.

BEST BUY IN LIBERTY LAKE 5000 SQ FT 5-br 4-ba. Best house on Trailhead Golf Course. Entertainers delight. See to believe. Won’t last at $369K. Agent, 208-704-5400. SOUTH HILL TUSCAN BEAUTY! Open Sunday 1/29 12-3, 4-bed/4-bath, Fantastic views! Entertaining decks, 2 family rooms, 4 fireplaces, beautiful landscaping, 3-car garage, great schools! $275,000. Call Guy today, 2170090, John L Scott, inc.

SERVICES A-1 WHITE DUSTER Housecleaning, give yourself a treat and have your house cleaned. Reliable, trustworthy and reasonable rates. Weekly and biweekly. Please call Jamie at 509-892-3594 or cell 208661-5535.

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION Liberty Lake to Spokane Airport (GEG) $40 cash/$45 credit, we accept all credit cards, reservations encouraged, 509-270-3115, Tom’s Taxi. All indoor/outdoor construction needs, home repairs & remodel. Local references. No job is too big or too small. Licensed and bonded, #cookbc*229j6. Cook Brothers Construction - Call Ken at 991-1667 for free estimates.

FREE SKIN CARE SAMPLES The Artistry skin care line cannot be found at any beauty counter in the world. Artistry skin care solutions are backed by dermatologist testing, the most advanced science available and unparalleled proof of performance. For more than 10 years the Artistry brand has been among the world’s top-five largest selling prestige brands of facial skin care. I’m located in Liberty Lake, call Suzanne at 425-241-2325.

HEINZ PAINTING & HANDYMAN

22914 E Settler Dr - 5-bed, 3-bath, beautiful family home, great location, huge yard, 3-car garage. 509-3851303 or 509-999-6116. Available immediately.

BBB accredited, hardworking, honest and on time. Ask how to get 10% off. Free estimates, call today! Dave Heinz, 509-953-8093. Licensed, bonded & insured, Heinzph924bw. Many satisfied LL customers.

23 S Overlook - 5-bed, 4-bath, stunning with view four level home ready for move in. All appliances included move in ready! Contact us - Call Realty, 921-9898.

Home repairs, large or small. Minor plumbing, fences, bathroom remodels and more. References available. Let me finish your “honey-do’s”, 869-3062. Paulman Services, Paulms*991bt.

23319 E. Maxwell 4-bed, 2-bath, greatroom, gas heat, 2 car garage with opener. Great Location, no smoking. $1150/mo. 475-1857. 309 Liberty Lake Rd #7, 1-bed, 1-bath, all new interior, great location, utilities paid! Contact us - Call Realty, 921-9898. 709 N Madson - 4-bed, 4-bath, beautiful home, appliances included, finished basement. Covered porch and fenced yard great for family! Contact us Call Realty, 921-9898. For rent commercially zoned space available in The Art Chalet building in Liberty Lake. $450/mth, 255-9388.

MISC. FOR SALE Club Car 48 V golf cart from Circling Raven, ball wshr., split w/s, charger, cooler, $2750. Will take most trades, buy now and pay in May, no interest, 999-8989.

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SNOW REMOVAL SNOW REMOVAL/DE-ICING. We do snow plowing/removal/de-icing for commercial and residential. Please call for a free estimate. Licensed & bonded. Call C.J. at Organic Micro-cut, 509-863-8894. Victoria’s Cleaning & Organizing. Stressed? Invite calm and sanity into your life with the power of good house-keeping. Local lady, great references, decades

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of experience, high standards, attention to detail. Maintenance cleaning, special projects, organizing, etc. For estimates call 208-660-1630. YOU’VE GOT IT “MAID” Licensed, bonded & insured. I am honest, reliable and take pride in what I do. I have great references and competitive rates. Please call Gail, 509-385-1008.

STATEWIDE REACH 2.7 MILLION READERS: The Splash participates in a statewide classified ad program that allows classified advertisers to submit ads for publication in more than 130 community publications throughout Washington. $255 buys 1,180,746 circulation and 2,715,700 readers. For more information, contact Josh Johnson at 242-7752 or josh@libertylakesplash.com.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS — Maxwell-Jade Inc. Diligent background searches, criminal checks, Infidelity, surveillance, lost loves, field inspections. Visa MC AMEX. WA License #3272, 800-661-9908, www.maxwell-jade. com.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THAT: The Mayor and City Council of the City of Liberty Lake will hold a Special Meeting Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, WA. The purpose of the meeting is to interview City Council applicants for the vacant Seat 6 Position and to appoint a new Council Member to Seat 6. Appointments will also be made during the January 31st Special Meeting for the Mayor Pro Tem and 2012 Standing Committees. This meeting is open to the public. Individuals planning to attend the meeting who require special assistance to accommodate physical, hearing, or other impairments, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 755-6729 as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made. Ann Swenson, City Clerk

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FINANCIAL

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FOR SALE

City of Liberty Lake Request for Proposal The City of Liberty Lake is accepting bids for the following: 2013 Ford Police AWD Interceptor to include the following: 3.5L TiVCT 280HP, V/6 Engine, aluminum rear door panels, double vertical weapon system partition, HD push bumpers, Remappable steering wheel switches, Laguna Prisoner Transport seat, driver side spot lamp, Trunk upfit package, Setina window barriers. Bid to include option of purchase to include listed options, and associated fees, taxes, and licensing and the option of financing the purchase through the 3 year Ford Municipal Lease Program to include annual payment schedule and interest. Bids must be received no later than 02/03/2012 at 5:00 P.M. Bids can me mailed or delivered to: Liberty Lake City Hall 22710 E. Country Vista Drive Liberty Lake, WA. 99019. For additional RFP details or questions please visit the city website www.libertylakewa.gov or contact Chief Brian Asmus at 755-1140.

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE In re the Estate of:

No: 12400029-0

GEORGE A. KAIN,

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Deceased.

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LEGAL SERVICES

RCW 11.40.030

The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney of record at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate assets and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication:

January 19, 2012

Personal Representative:

Shari A. Kain

Attorneys for Personal Representative: Terry L. Snow, WSBA # 00689 Terry L. Snow, PLLC Address for Mailing or Service: N. 711 Lincoln, Ste. A Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 324-0100 (509) 324-0107 fax

DIVORCE $135. $165 with children. No court appearances. Complete preparation. Includes, custody,

See LEGALS, page 19

Index of advertisers Delivered free to every business and residence in the greater Liberty Lake area, The Splash is possible because of its advertisers. Following are the local advertisers in this week’s Splash. Please consider them when offering your patronage. Affordable Optics Chalpin Fitness Citizens For Responsible Taxation Clark’s Tire & Automotive Copper Basin Construction Good Samaritan Society Spokane Valley Healthy Living Liberty Lake John L. Scott Real Estate John L. Scott Real Estate - Gary Hansen Karen Does My Hair

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VOICE Continued from page 2

Q: Did the judges panel consist completely of veterans? A: I presume the judges were all veterans, but I don't know that for sure. My experience at the Sandpoint luncheon with the veterans and having an opportunity to visit with many of them that day definitely was the "ground zero" of my new appreciation for the military and the freedom we share. Q: And then you attended the Idaho state VFW banquet in Boise earlier this month. What was that experience like? A: There were 1,001 Idaho submissions overall. I represented district 1. Out of the 7 district winners, I tied for 4th at state. Q: So what immediately comes to your mind when you think of freedom? A: When I first think of freedom, the idea of sacrifice comes to mind. The amount of vigor our founding fathers put into the privilege of establishing freedom amazes me. That sacrifice continues today through the efforts of our military in maintaining the freedom established long ago. Q: Has this process helped you become more aware of our freedom or not to take the freedom we have in this country for granted? A: Absolutely. Before participating in this competition, I didn’t really have an understanding of veterans and the price for freedom. Looking back, I can definitely say I have a new appreciation for the military and the privilege of living in America. Q: So beyond being a spokesman for

LEGALS Continued from page 18 SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE In re the Estate of:

No: 12-4-00019-2

DARLENE A. BJORDAHL,

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Deceased.

RCW 11.40.030

January 19, 2012

Personal Representative:

Beatrice A. Heitmann

Attorneys for Personal Representative: Terry L. Snow, WSBA # 00689 Terry L. Snow, PLLC Address for Mailing or Service: N. 711 Lincoln, Ste. A Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 324-0100 (509) 324-0107 fax

Excerpt from Voice of Democracy essay written by Michael Tan:

“If most of us are being honest I’d say we are a fearful people, fearful of a life in the military. We respect those who put their life on the line for us, yet we are not so willing to do the same. What do we fear? We fear death, we fear discipline, we fear danger and we fear uncertainty. Though I may not be serving in the military, I believe our brave men and women who fight for our freedom hold great pride in what they do.”

democracy, what other goals do you have in life?

into the medical field and considering becoming an ENT surgeon.

A: Travel. Our family loves to travel, and we have taken several exotic vacations. I also want to be fluent in Mandarin and French. (I’m planning to) go

Q: What are some of the more memorable places you’ve visited? A: Some of my more memorable trips would include the five weeks we spent

in France and Italy over the Christmas holidays in 2010-2011. Also: many of the smaller islands in the eastern Caribbean. Q: Do you believe your travels have made you more aware of the freedoms we have in the U.S.? A: Definitely. The clearest example of the awareness of U.S. freedoms would be in economic differences such as the elegance of the Champs-Elysees (France) to the simple beauty of Cinque Terre (Italy) and the rambling shacks of local vendors of St. Kitts. Q: Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers? A: I would definitely encourage all students to participate in the VFW competition. The Patriot’s Pen competition is for students in grades 6-8 and the Voice of Democracy is for grades 9-12. The experience will broaden a student’s view and appreciation of our veterans.

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