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While many patrons cherish getting to the Liberty Lake Farmers Market early each Saturday to pick the prime vegetables and fruits, Lisa Crumb is always most excited for what’s left at the end of the day. Crumb arrives around 12:30 p.m. each Saturday to chat with vendors and see what extra produce they are willing to donate to those in need. As soon as the market closes, she and her faithful volunteers gather the donated produce, weigh it and then divide it up for delivery to area families and individuals. A self-described “stay-at-home mom who’s never home,” Crumb volunteers her time to make food deliveries each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, putting over 600 miles weekly on her minivan to pick up food and redistribute it. She is quick to deflect any praise to the market vendors, saying it’s their generosity that has resulted in over 8,000 pounds of food passed on from the market this season to those who cannot currently afford to purchase fresh produce. The Splash recently tagged along with Crumb at the Farmers Market to observe her interaction with vendors and to hear

LiSA CRumb why she’s motivated to deliver fresh food to those in need.

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How did you get involved with the farmers market?

I saw a need. I’m a social worker by degree and also by heart. I’m friends with the onsite manager (Lori Thaler), and she knew what I did. … I ended up making a proposal to the LLFM and promised I would weigh in the food every week. It benefits the market and the food banks, and then they get credit for giving back more food to the community. They accepted my proposal, so I started last season. Q: Explain what you do each Saturday. A: I go to the market about 12:30 p.m., and I check in with the vendors and give them boxes. At 1 p.m. on the nose, the market closes and they stock their boxes. I also have two gentlemen (Cor Smidt and Sean Moglia) who help me gather, weigh and deliver the food. We’re usually done about 6:30 or 7 at night. Q: How have the vendors responded? A: Probably over half of the vendors have given at some point to the food bank.

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oCtober 13 Noon: Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary meeting, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water district building, 22510 e. mission Ave. oCtober 14 12:45 p.m.: Women executives of Liberty Lake meeting, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water district building, 22510 e. mission Ave. oCtober 17 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Liberty Lake Senior Lunch program, Liberty Lake City hall, 22710 e. Country Vista drive oCtober 18 7 p.m.: Liberty Lake City Council meeting, Liberty Lake City hall, 22710 e. Country Vista drive oCtober 19 6:45 a.m.: Liberty Lake Kiwanis meeting, Liberty Lake City hall, 22710 e. Country Vista drive 10:30-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 5-8 p.m.: margarita madness, George Gee Automotive dealership, 21502 e. George Gee Ave. 5:45 p.m.: LL toastmasters, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water district building, 22510 e. mission Ave. 7 p.m.: meadowWood homeowners Association meeting, Liberty Lake City hall, 22710 e. Country Vista drive 7 p.m.: Liberty Lake Sewer and Water district meeting, LLSWd building, 22510 e. mission Ave. oCtober 20 Noon: Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary meeting, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water district building, 22510 e. mission Ave.

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Community Briefs Public invited to Rotary Club Jason Jones, Itron HR manager, is the guest speaker at the Rotary Club meeting today (Oct. 13) at noon at the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. The Oct. 20 meeting will feature Nico McClellan from Zephyr Lodge. The public is invited to attend.

Apply now for tourism grant The application deadline for 2012 Tourism Promotion Grants is Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. Applications are available at www.libertylakewa.gov/finance. Awarded through the city of Liberty Lake, people and organizations involved in marketing Liberty Lake, promoting local events or operating a tourism-related facility are encouraged to apply. For more information, call Accounting Technician Eleanor Folsom at 755-6703.

Key Club to sell lemonade for cancer research The Barker High School Key Club, sponsored by Liberty Lake Kiwanis, is participating in “Boo-tastic Lemonade Week” to raise funds for childhood cancer. The group has a goal to raise $1,000. The group will have a lemonade stand at the school, 13313 E. Broadway in Spokane Valley, during the week before Halloween where they will accept donations. People can also make online donations by going to www.alexslemonade.org, clicking "Donate" and "Donate to a Specific Fundraising Page" and then typing Barker High School in the search field.

Library hosts Halloween party Kids and their families are invited to a Halloween Party Oct. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Activities for kids include crafts, games, stories, tattoos, giveaways and a parade around the library. For $2, children can have a picture taken in front of a pumpkin scene and receive a print as well as a frame to decorate. For more information, go to www.libertylakewa.gov/library.

Relay For Life committee volunteers needed The American Cancer Society is looking for individuals interested in volunteering as planning committee members for the 2012 Liberty Lake Relay For Life. The majority of the committee positions are still available. These include the event chair, food chair, logistics chair, registration and accounting, sponsorship chair, team development chair and online chair. Each fall the American Cancer Society hosts training for Relay For Life committee members and selected team captains at Re-

lay Summit. This year, interested volunteers will be invited to attend the event Nov. 4 and 5 at the Red Lion Hotel in downtown Spokane. Activities on Nov. 4 will be for team development and event chairs only. All committee members are invited to attend Nov. 5. Relay Summit registration is requested by Oct. 14. For more information, contact ACS Representative Jennifer Kronvall at 242-8303 or jennifer.kronvall@cancer.org.

City hosts Senior Lunch Program 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.

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 232-2510 or go to www.youseemore.com/libertylake.

Free story time, support group held at local business A free story time is held each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Lollipop Lemondrop, 23129 E Mission Ave. Moms and Muffins, a support group, meets on Wednesdays at 11 a.m., and a complimentary lactation/new mom support group also meets at the store on Thursdays at 1 p.m. For more information, e-mail info@lollipoplemondrop.com.

Lions Club welcomes attendees The Liberty Lake Lions Club meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at noon in the upstairs meeting room at Barlow's Restaurant, 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Tony Cheshier at 927-2193 or cheshierll@aol.com. For a full list of community briefs, visit www.libertylakesplash.com.

Correction The Oct. 6 Splash story, “City leadership structure debated,” failed to mention an invitation for the Committee for Better Government to present to the Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club. Committee member Mary Munger said the invitation was appreciated. In the same article, the effect to veto authority should Proposition No. 1 pass was listed incorrectly. If the proposition passes, a city manager would not have veto power.

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Proven Leadership • 1st Mayor of Liberty Lake 2001 - 2007. • Chair – Eastern Washington Association of Mayors. • Municipal Leader – Association of Washington Cities. • President – MeadowWood Estate HOA.

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January 2013 through the end of 2015. The current levy, along with state levy equalization funds, accounts for 24 percent of the district’s budget, Rose said. The majority of those funds go toward programs like technology and special education, textbooks, staff salaries and benefits. About 30 percent of the current levy funds go toward extracurricular activities, utilities, insurance and bus transportation. “It would be devastating if (the replacement levy) doesn’t pass,” Rose said. She went on to say the district would have a second shot on the ballot in April, but getting it on the ballot could cost as much as $40,000.

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After an almost two-hour work session Monday night, the Central Valley School Board directed administrators to move forward drafting a resolution for a threeyear school programs and operations replacement levy to run on the Feb. 14 ballot. “Our community has a strong history of passing levies,” CVSD Public Information Officer Melanie Rose said, noting the last time she thinks a levy failed was in 1980. Rose explained the levy would replace an existing tax set to expire in December 2012. The proposed levy would be in effect

The amount of the levy was not decided on, but Rose said the board requested administrators to research and determine the most prudent amount. The board also asked them to assume state levy equalization would not be available when setting the amount. Should equalization become available the difference will be rolled back to tax payers. The board is expected to vote on a resolution, which will include the levy amount, at the Oct. 24 meeting. In other business: • Middle school principals presented updates on the development of a school improvement plan, explaining how test

scores and evaluations shape the process. • The board reviewed plans for the proactive student intervention initiative. Presented strategies include connecting families with available resources to prevent students from falling behind. Rose said this could be making sure families are aware of the free lunch program, as well as area food banks available to go to for assistance. • The district-wide report card, an initiative in the strategic plan, was reviewed and will be available in booklet form later this month. The booklet measures district progress on multiple statistics like on-time graduations rates.

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Police Report the following incidents, arrests, calls for service and citations were reported by the Liberty Lake police department oct. 3-10.

Incidents and arrests • Suspended license — A 21-year-old otis orchards man was arrested at 6:15 p.m. oct. 3 at mission Avenue and harvard Road for driving with a suspended license. police also noted the man had an outstanding Spokane County arrest warrant for the same offense. his vehicle was initially stopped for an equipment violation. • false alarm — At 5 a.m. oct. 4, LLpd responded to a commercial alarm at the 1400 block of North meadowwood Lane. upon arrival, officers located an unlocked door to the building. during a search, officers contacted an employee inside the building and determined the alarm was false. • Suspended license — A 26-year-old Spokane woman was arrested at 7 p.m. oct. 5 at harvard Road and indiana Avenue for driving with a suspended license. her vehicle was initially stopped for an inoperative headlight. • Dui — A 31-year-old Newman Lake woman was arrested at 8 p.m. oct. 5 at harvard Road and mission Avenue for dui and hit and run. the driver was traveling northbound on harvard Road at the i-90 overpass when she struck the concrete barrier, causing damage to her vehicle. She didn’t stop, continuing northbound until stopped by an officer, who determined she was intoxicated. She was booked into the county jail. • two-car accident — At 8:30 a.m. oct. 6, LLpd responded to a two-car crash in a parking lot at the 1700 block of North madson Road. the at-fault driver was attempting to parallel park when she collided with the other parked vehicle. • Suspended license — A 21-year-old Spokane man was arrested at 10 a.m. oct. 6 at Appleway Avenue and Signal Road for driving with a suspended license. • Suspended license — A 36-year-old Liberty Lake man was arrested at 9 a.m. oct. 7 at boone Avenue and Wright boulevard for driving with a suspended license. • attempted suicide — At 7:30 p.m. oct. 9, LLpd was dispatched to the 1400 block of North Liberty Lake Road for a possible attempted suicide by overdose. upon arrival, officers contacted the subject, who was being treated by a nurse and emt. the subject was taken into protective custody and transported by ambulance to Sacred heart. • false alarm — At 12:30 a.m. oct. 9, LLpd responded to an alarm at the 22900 block of Appleway Avenue. the building was checked by officers and found to be secure. • Suspended license — A 40-year-old

Greenacres man was arrested at 12:05 a.m. oct. 9 at mission Avenue and harvard Road for driving with a suspended license. his vehicle was initially stopped for an equipment violation. • possession, assault — A 20-year-old Liberty Lake man was arrested at 3 p.m. oct. 8 at Appleway Avenue and Liberty Lake Road for possession of a controlled substance and third-degree assault on a police officer. the on-duty officer was dispatched to a possible drug transaction that was witnessed in the area and located one of the subjects walking southbound toward Appleway Avenue from Liberty Lake Road. When contacted, the subject became confrontational with the officer and refused to follow the officer’s verbal commands. When the officer began to pat the subject down to check for weapons, he began to fight with the officer. After a verbal warning, the officer used a taser on the subject; however, the taser didn’t seem to have an effect on the subject. the subject continued to fight with the officer, and both fell to the ground and down an embankment. the subject kicked the officer in the head during the struggle. the officer activated the taser again, and the subject continued to resist. A citizen observed the struggle and stopped to assist the officer. the officer was finally able to get the subject into handcuffs, and medics were called to the scene to remove the taser probes from the subject. once detained in the patrol car, the officer searched the area where the struggle occurred and found oxycodone on the ground. the officer received minor injuries as a result of the assault.

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EVERETT — Reporter Kelly Moore and Graphics Editor Sarah Burk recorded firsts for The Liberty Lake Splash, and the newspaper netted its best results ever in the annual Better Newspaper Contest of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association. Moore received “Feature Writer of the Year,” an honor given annually to one staff writer among the 130 community newspapers affiliated with WNPA. She was recognized for a feature-writing portfolio that included pieces about childhood cancer, women in business, Friends of Pavillion Park, foster families and school crowding challenges. Moore’s honor topped a Splash-record

15 awards. Burk’s advertising design talents accounted for five of those honors, including a first for the Liberty Lake newspaper when she swept the “Best Branding Ad” category, earning first, second and third place for ads featuring Karen Does My Hair, True Legends Grill and Pawpular Companions, respectively. "It is really gratifying to see outside organizations acknowledge what I get to see in the office every day," Splash Editor and Publisher Josh Johnson said. "Kelly and Sarah represent our publication so well. It's just another reminder of how blessed I am to work with a top-notch team." Johnson said this was reflected in an award given to the entire staff for the second straight year. Once again, The Splash's community magazine, "Liberty

Lake, Washington," earned first place among peer publications in the category of "Best Tourism/Community Guide." Other Splash honors included: • First place, Moore, best business story (women in business) • First place, Moore and Johnson, best comprehensive coverage of a single issue (Central Valley school bond) • First place, former Editor Hope Brumbach, best sports personality profile (kayaker Jud Keiser) • Second place, Burk, best special promotion ad, half page or larger (George Gee Automotive) • Second place, Burk, best use of clip art in an ad (family campout) • Second place, Moore, best government reporting (utility tax coverage) • Second place, Moore, best education story (story about the CV bond) • Second place, Moore and Johnson, best crime and court story (suspect holds mom, wife hostage)

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Splash Reporter Kelly moore receives her “Feature Writer of the Year” trophy from WNpA First Vice president bill Forhan at Friday’s better Newspaper Contest awards dinner in everett. • Third place, Moore, best color portrait (childhood cancer patient) • Third place, Johnson, best sports feature (day in the life of Spokane Chief Tyler Johnson) In all, the 2011 Better Newspaper Contest drew 2,523 entries from community newspapers in Washington state.

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CVHS Sports Roundup Football loses to G-Prep After opening the season with four consecutive wins, the Central Valley High School football team suffered its second consecutive loss with a 41-28 defeat to Gonzaga Prep High School. After G-Prep scored first, the Bears answered back with a four-yard touchdown run from Grayson Sykes to take a 7-6 lead. GPrep scored the next two touchdowns before CV scored on a 23-yard touchdown pass from Gaven Deyarmin to Brandon McClung to cut the deficit to 20-14 going into halftime. The Bullpups scored three unanswered touchdowns in the second half to open a 41-14 lead. CV scored two late fourthquarter touchdowns on a second touchdown pass from Deyarmin to Anthony Brommer and a short touchdown run from Deyarmin for the final margin. CV had five turnovers in the game as they fell to 4-2 on the season with their next game against Shadle Park High School at Joe Albi Stadium on Thursday (Oct. 13) with kick-off slated at 4:45 p.m.

Soccer posts another shutout The CVHS girls soccer team extended their streak of shutout wins to four with a

6-0 victory over Gonzaga Prep. The Bears put the game away early with four goals in the first 27 minutes of the game as Paige Ellingson scored in the third minute followed by goals from Holly Miller, Sara Grozdanich and Kasey Ames. The second half featured goals from Paige Gallaway and Savannah Hoekstra as the Bears moved all alone into first place with a 5-0 conference record.

Boys cross country team wins Bullpup Invite The CVHS boys cross country team won the recent Bullpup Invite this past weekend at the Finch Arboretum. The CV team placed first with 47 points far ahead of second place Deer Park High School who had 90 points. The Bears had three runners finish in the top ten led by Corey Hunter who finished in fifth place with a time of 17:09. Logan Giese came in eighth place with a time of 17:16, while Jared Seckel came across the finish line in tenth place with a time of 17:27.

Volleyball splits two contests

Cheer 1: Delaney Fisher, Central Valley Volleyball Fisher, a senior libero, had a career high 32 digs against Sandpoint High School while helping CV to a three-sets-to-one victory. Fisher also had two aces in the contest against Sandpoint and 18 digs in CV’s loss to Mead earlier last week.

Cheer 2: Kasey Ames, Central Valley Soccer Ames, a freshman, had a goal and an

Cheer 3: Tyler Johnson, Norfolk Admirals Hockey Johnson, a Liberty Lake resident who previously played for the Spokane Chiefs, is currently skating for the Norfolk (Va.) Admirals, a minor league affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Johnson had two goals and an assist in his first two games for the Admirals.

Sports Brief Splash Select wraps up week 5 Troy DeLatte was the only community member to go 7-1 and thus won the $25 gift certificate to True Legends Grill as week five of Splash Select wrapped up. The season long leader remains Mark Johns with a record of 33-7 just one game ahead of Marc Antonietti and Tayo Van Marle who both sport a 32-8 record.

The CV volleyball team earned a nonleague win over Sandpoint High School

The advertising portion of the game saw Barry Baker of Baker Construction tie Perry Vinson of True Legends Grill and

Lewis and Clark Gonzaga Prep Mead Ferris Mt. Spokane University Shadle Park North Central Rogers Results 10/5 CV vs. Gonzaga Prep

10/6 CV vs. Sandpoint

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assist against Gonzaga Prep as CV won by a score of 6-0. Ames now has three goals and three assists on the season.

Patrick Fechser of Hay J’s Bistro with 6-2 records on the week. After the tiebreakers were implemented, Baker came out with the weekly win. Vinson remains in the top spot of the season long leader board with a record of 32-8, two games ahead of Baker. Community members should take note the Central Valley High School football game takes place on Thursday of this week. Players should make their picks prior to the 4:45 p.m. kick-off in order to be eligible for that game at www.libertylakesplash.com/select.

Scoreboard Community Golf 10/4 Liberty Lake Women's 18-Hole Club Liberty Cup play-off Winner: Chrissie Tamura, net 74 Runner-up: Rose Jones, net 76

Football GSL Standings Team Ferris Lewis and Clark Mead Central Valley Gonzaga Prep University North Central Mt. Spokane Rogers Shadle Park Results 10/7 CV vs. Gonzaga Prep

League Overall 6-0 6-0 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 3-3 3-3 2-4 2-4 1-5 1-5 0-6 0-6 0-6 0-6 41-28

Soccer GSL Standings Team Central Valley

League 5-0

Overall 9-1

4-1 11-1 4-1 9-2 3-2 8-2 3-2 5-3 2-3 5-4 2-3 2-3 1-4 4-6 1-4 2-6 0-5 0-6 6-0

Volleyball GSL Standings Team Mead Mt. Spokane Central Valley Gonzaga Prep North Central University Shadle Park Rogers Lewis and Clark Ferris Results 10/4 CV vs. Mead

League Overall 6-0 7-0 5-1 6-1 4-2 6-2 4-2 6-2 3-3 6-3 3-3 5-4 3-3 4-5 1-5 3-8 1-5 2-6 0-6 0-9 3-1

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Slowpitch Softball GSL Standings Team University North Central Central Valley Rogers Lewis and Clark Gonzaga Prep East Valley Ferris Shadle Park Results 10/4 CV vs. North Central 10/7 CV vs. Ferris 10/7 CV vs. Ferris

League Overall 11-0 11-0 10-2 10-2 9-3 9-3 7-6 7-6 6-6 6-6 5-7 5-7 3-9 3-9 2-10 2-10 1-11 1-11 3-2 12-2 13-2

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Boys Cross Country 10/8 CV at Bullpup Invitational

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SCHEDULE OCTOBER 13 4:45 p.m. CV Football vs. Shadle Park (Albi Stadium) 3:30 p.m. CV Softball vs. Lewis and Clark OCTOBER 14

4 p.m. CV Soccer vs. Lewis and Clark OCTOBER 18 7 p.m. CV Volleyball vs. Shadle Park OCTOBER 19 3:30 p.m. Boys and Girls Cross Country vs. Lewis and Clark, Mead, Rogers 6:30 p.m. CV Soccer vs. North Central OCTOBER 20 4:45 p.m. CV Football at North Central (Albi Stadium)

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.

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In Biz Networking event to be held next Wednesday Women In Networking Northwest (WINN) will hold its annual Margarita Madness networking event Oct. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at George Gee Automotive Dealership, 21502 E. George Gee Ave. The event, open to men and women, includes entertainment by the Vagabonds Traveling Show, vendors, food, drink and a raffle. A “Porsche for a day” door prize will be awarded, which includes a hotel stay and restaurant gift certificate. The event is free, but participants are encouraged to contact a WINN member for a door prize ticket. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.winn.biz or on.fb.me/ WINN10-19.

STCU promotes longtime employees As part of a series of promotions at Spokane Teachers Credit Union, 20-year employee Tammy Fleiger was named vice president of operations. Fleiger started her career at STCU in 1990, working with information technology and data processing. In her most recent role as director of project management and development, she was a key player in the fleiger three-year effort to convert STCU’s core computer systems and the two-year conversion to a new online banking system. In her new position, Fleiger will oversee a wide array of STCU functions, including card services, member support, STCU’s phone center, e-support, security and fraud, special deposits, projects and operations management, support services and facilities. In addition to Fleiger, about a dozen other longtime STCU employees have been promoted, and a new community relations manager was hired. STCU credits the rearranging to a reported 10 percent increase in employees in the last year to accommodate a growing membership base.

WELL discusses library fundraiser Women Executives of Liberty Lake (WELL) will hold its monthly meeting at 12:45 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. The group will welcome Liberty Lake Library Foundation Board President Sally Waltermire for a discussion about the foundation's current fundraiser — a photo-mosaic tile mural at the library. She will also share tips for organizing a

Splash Travels successful fundraiser. In addition, the group plans to install the 2012 WELL Board Members. WELL members are encouraged to bring friends and business associates who can benefit from the informative presentation.

Cris Kaminskas and son Kyle took The Splash along to a Reds-Yankees game in Cincinnati earlier this season.

Numerica benefits Safety Net with charity drive Numerica Credit Union is hosting a Household Supply Drive benefiting Safety Net, an organization that helps teens who have “aged out” of foster care, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at U-City Rosauers, 10618 E. Sprague Ave. in Spokane Valley. The most needed items are new blankets, pillows, new double sheets, household cleaning supplies, bathroom items and kitchen items such as small appliances, dishes, silverware, mixing bowls, pots and pans. To arrange pick up of larger furniture items, please call 325-0701, ext. 36.

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IT-Lifeline offers cloud-based disaster recovery Last week, Liberty Lake-based IT-Lifeline announced it became the first company to offer a cloud-based disaster recovery option, made possible by leveraging scalable cloud infrastructure from Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS is Amazon's rentable online cloud service that gives companies computing capacity on an as-needed basis. The new IT-Lifeline service, called BlackCloud Edge, is targeted toward midsize businesses. An IT-Lifeline press release said cloudbased disaster recovery would allow customers to pay for capacity only when needed, as opposed to a fixed, ongoing cost for service that is rarely used. “Amazon Web Services is pleased to see the innovative approach from IT-Lifeline with their disaster recovery solution,” AWS Director of Business Development Terry Wise said in the release. “With the secure, on-demand, pay as you go services of AWS, BlackCloud Edge customers are able to scale up infrastructure on an as-needed basis providing them the agility to optimize their resources during a disaster recovery scenario.”

Jay and Debra Parker took The Splash along on a cruise to Alaska in September. Submitted photo

Bengals football team headed to Florida

Local businesses close HALL Law Office, 21950 E. Country Vista Drive, suite 400, and In a Flash Photography, 21718 E. Mission Ave., both recently closed the doors on their Liberty Lake businesses. The photography studio was replaced by Eau de Vie Wine Shoppe. Attempts by The Splash to contact owners were unsuccessful. In Biz features Liberty Lake-connected business items. Contact The Splash with business news at editor@libertylakesplash.com.

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The Spokane Valley Bengals Mitey Mites team has been invited to play in the Pop Warner Super Bowl at the ESPN complex in Orlando, Fla., in December. The team consists of (front row) Connor Hunnel, Kyler Anstrom, Chad Carlson, A.J. DeLaRosa, Jaxon Anderson; (center row) Shay Albrecht, Sawyer Tracht, Travis Hood, Trent Nauta, Ariel Zilar, Taylor Jennings, Jacob Abshire, Jack Schneider, Bailey Wilson, Bryden Dodson, Nick Toole, Hunter Hottman; (back row) Abel DeLaRosa, Colin Anderson, Matt Schneider, Ryan Anstom and Todd Carlson. Not pictured: Domonte McQueen. (Liberty Lake residents are highlighted in bold.)

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Friends gear up for annual Holiday Ball By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer

For 15 years, Friends of Pavillion Park has sponsored not only the free summer concert series, but also movies in the park, scholarships and an annual fun run. Tickets for the group’s sole fundraiser, the annual Holiday Ball, are now on sale. “It is the funds raised at the Holiday Ball that make the annual Summer Festival possible,” organizer Laura Frank said. “This event is extremely important in that it enables FOPP to bring events to Liberty Lake such as Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, the Spokane Symphony and our new addition of Shakespeare in the Parks free to the community.” Every year, attendees arrive at the formal affair — scheduled from 5 p.m. to midnight — for a champagne reception with hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction, followed by dinner and a live auction. Afterwards, a live band keeps the party going until midnight. “The focus of the evening is not meant to be on the fundraising, but bringing people together to celebrate the Liberty Lake community,” Frank said. “It’s always great to see familiar faces dressed up and having a good time.”

The Holiday Ball

What: Formal affair with live and silent auctions, music and dinner When: 5 p.m. to midnight Dec. 3 Where: The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post Street, Spokane Emcee: KREM personality and Liberty Lake resident Tom Sherry Music: MOJO Music Cost: $100 per ticket Benefits: FOPP concerts, events and scholarships Dinner is a sit-down, three-course meal with three entree selections: beef filet of tenderloin, oven roasted pistachio chicken or vegetarian penne pomodoro. According to Frank, organizers work hard to gather unique things to bid on. While volunteers are still collecting donations for the auction, Frank said they’ve already nailed down a sailing trip, art, jewelry and wine. “We are continuously striving to find

Attendees peruse the silent auction at the Davenport Hotel during a past Holiday Ball fundraiser. splash file Photo

great, unique items for the auction and love to get feedback on what types of items people would like to see at the auction,” Frank said. Tickets are $100 per person, and Frank said organizers have table and other sponsorship opportunities available. Those unable to attend but still wishing to make a donation for the 2012 Summer Festival

can do so on the organization’s website or by mailing a donation to P.O. Box 325, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. For tickets and more information, visit www.pavillionpark.org. Those interested in volunteering for the Holiday Ball planning committee are encouraged to contact Frank at 863-8645 or lfrank@pavillionpark.org.

You are cordially invited to attend an evening of elegance with dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions to benefit Friends of Pavillion Park

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Candidate forum tonight Liberty Lake event features three races The city of Liberty Lake ballot will be well-represented at a candidate forum from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. tonight (Oct. 13) at the Meadowwood Technology Campus, 2100 N. Molter Road. The forum, organized by the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce and moderated by retired East Valley School District Superintendent Chuck Stocker, will give a focused time slot to each of the three competitive Liberty Lake ballot issues:

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Liberty Lake mayoral candidate Steve peterson responds to a question at the Rally in the Valley at Central Valley high School monday while opponent and City Council member Josh beckett looks on.

Aiming for a double victory With Prop. 1 on the ballot, candidates Beckett and Peterson must win twice to become mayor themselves to as many people in the community as possible. Beckett said all his free time has been dedicated to doorbelling through Liberty Lake neighborhoods. Peterson said he has already knocked on about 2,200 doors in Liberty Lake, and he’s hoping to significantly grow that number before ballots go out.

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As ballots go out, Liberty Lake voters will decide on one of two familiar faces as the city’s next mayor. Maybe. Depending on how voters feel about Proposition No. 1, there may not be a mayoral position to elect at all. The unique election has the candidates distinguishing themselves not just from one another, but campaigning against the ballot initiative that would change the city’s form of government from strong mayor-council to council-manager. Steve Peterson, the former mayor who helped found the city, is looking to return to his old seat. Peterson has stayed out of the political spotlight since losing to current Mayor Wendy Van Orman in 2007, who chose against seeking a second term. Council Member Josh Beckett is

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the second candidate for the office. Beckett won his Council seat two years ago. Both candidates have been busy. In addition to posting campaign signage, the two made the rounds introducing

In order to win the mayoral seat, Beckett and Peterson will not only have to win the mayoral race, but will need to see Liberty Lake Proposition No. 1 defeated, which would move the city to a council-manager form of government without a popularly elected mayor. Running on multiple fronts, the candidates recently shared with The Splash their perspectives on facing the challenges on the ballot box and in city government.

The candidates vs. Proposition No. 1 “I think the issue with Prop. 1 is, ‘Do we want to change our government?’ Or, ‘Do we want to change the people that run the government?’” Peterson said. “For the last two years, we’ve had these issues, but changing the form of government and getting rid of the mayor is not the way to do it.” Peterson said he believes Liberty Lake citizens prefer a popularly elected mayor. Still, professional leadership, whether it be elected or hired, is at the heart of the issue. Early on, Peterson adamantly opposed hiring a city administrator, a position he said he could save the city money on by doing the work himself. Since the Council’s decision Oct. 4 to hire

See MAYOR, page 17

• Proposition 1, 7 to 7:30 p.m.: Representatives of both sides of this initiative to change the city's form of government from mayorcouncil to council-manager will speak to this ballot issue. Mary Munger will speak on behalf of the Committee for Better Government and its efforts to pass the change. Longtime Council Member Judi Owens plans to share reasons for opposing the proposition. • City Council, 7:30 to 8 p.m.: Political newcomers Keith Kopelson and Shane Brickner are contesting Council Position 5. • Liberty Lake Mayor, 8 to 8:45 p.m.: This race pits former Liberty Lake Mayor Steve Peterson against current City Council Member Josh Beckett. The three unopposed candidates for City Council will also be introduced at the event, including incumbents Susan Schuler and Cris Kaminskas, and Dan Dunne, who serves on the Liberty Lake Planning Commission. All candidates have been asked to take time to interact with the public before and after the forum, and 3x5 cards will be available to submit questions.

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a consultant to help with in organizational overview and interim city administrator responsibilities, he said he’s opened his mind to the possibility. “If the consultant comes back and says we need to hire a city administrator, I’ll definitely review that and try my best to go along with it,” Peterson said. “We’re looking for government that provides the most services and works as efficiently as possible.” Beckett has maintained his position on the issue throughout his campaign, saying the city needs to continue its strong mayor form of government. Should he become mayor, he said the hiring process for a city administrator would top his list of immediate actions. To improve transparency in the system, Beckett said he’d involve the Council in the hiring process and hold public forums for top candidates in any position.

FACEOFF Liberty Lake mayor

Josh Beckett

Steve Peterson

“I like the fight in politics. I like to challenge discussion. I like the give and take, and I’m comfortable having those conversations.”

“I love our community’s way of life. We’re a community of active, friendly, forwardthinking people, and I want to ensure our vision of a safe, clean, green community.” Age: 61 Family: Wife, Charmaine; three grown children; three grown grandchildren Occupation: Retired after 35 years in pharmaceutical, commercial and retail sales Agenda highlights: Reducing utility tax, providing decisive leadership, restoring trust in city government

Age: 33 Family: Two daughters: Kylie, 9, and Makalya, 5 Occupation: Government programs consultant for Benefitfocus. Agenda highlights: Long-term financial planning, maximizing green space development, hiring city administrator

The candidates vs. each other “I like the fight in politics. I like to challenge discussion. I like the give and take, and I’m comfortable having those conversations,” Beckett said. “Whether I win or lose this thing, I’m going to be a better Council member, but I can tell you, I’m going to win.” Beckett said he differentiated himself from Peterson with a clearly stated message. “I find it difficult to understand what Steve is saying at this point,” Beckett said. “There’s a clear difference in how we present our issues.” Peterson said his goals are to provide a safe, clean, green community by structuring money properly so citizens aren’t

overtaxed, making every effort possible to create new jobs, maintaining the community to preserve property values and making sure kids have adequate recreational opportunities. Beckett said he’s purposely made no promises in his campaign. He went on to note financial goals for the city, namely a building of reserves and clear understanding of the city’s financial responsibilities. He also intends to restructure budgeting so that decisions are made more long-term, not year-to-year. “I don’t think the worst is behind us,” Beckett said. “Financial responsibilities still remain, health insurance costs are going up and that’s not counting the

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Former Liberty Lake Mayor Steve Peterson tackles a question at Monday’s Rally in the Valley at Central Valley High School.

(staff) that’ll have to be added to support growth of the city.” He stressed his decision making would be dependent on “what makes sense mathematically.” Both candidates acknowledged a sense of dysfunction amongst the current Council. However, each has individual ideas for soothing it. “The idea that I’m going to come in and solve that is just as silly as Steve (Peterson) coming in and saying he’ll change that,” Beckett said. “The first step in recovery is admitting there’s a problem.” Peterson said a step in the right direction would be involving the Council in

the vision for the city, while making sure everyone is educated and on the same page. Beckett said he’s ready to take the city forward with a fresh vision, noting that city demographics have changed greatly since Peterson’s time as mayor.

Facing off on the utility tax Last year, the Council approved a 6 percent tax on all utilities to bridge a budgeting shortfall with $825,000 of projected income the first year. The ordinance establishing the tax required a mid-year review to possibly adjust the rate if necessary. “The city isn’t broke,” Peterson said. “The review showed they’ll be on track to make $1.2 million and already plan to exceed the budgeted amount by one-third, yet they came back and did nothing.” Peterson said adjusting the tax is “absolutely” one of his goals. Beckett said he is open to lowering the tax rate, “as long as the math works.” “Taxes are unpopular in general,” Beckett said. “I don’t know that I agree with the premise that people are unhappy with the utility tax. … I can’t tell you how many small businesses in this area that say it doesn’t really matter.” He said those who argue the tax drives away business are wrong, and he noted the recent move of Center Partners, a 600-person employer, from Idaho to Liberty Lake. “It’s a vote we didn’t come to lightly,” Beckett said. “We did the right thing, and just because it’s unpopular doesn’t mean it isn’t right.” As far as those who oppose the tax, Beckett said he believes they are few and far between.

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City Council Member Josh Beckett shares his thoughts with the crowd at Rally in the Valley Monday. Beckett is running for mayor of Liberty Lake.

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while dropping a league contest to Mead High School in volleyball action last week. Against Mead the Bears lost 25-17, 2025, 25-20, 25-15 as Mikayla Ness had 18 kills and four blocks while Sam Block had 36 assists in the loss. The Bears followed up the loss to Mead with a four set victory over Sandpoint High School by the scores of 25-23, 22-25, 2521, and 25-22. CV was led by Kiendra Chester who had 20 kills, Mariah Cunningham who had four blocks and Delaney Fisher who had a career high 32 digs.

Softball wins three games The CVHS slowpitch softball

team picked up three wins during league action last week. CV started off their three games with a 3-2 win over North Central High School. The Bears broke a 2-2 tie with a single run in the seventh inning to pick up the win as the offense was led by Hailee Holley who had two hits. The Bears next picked up a doubleheader win versus Ferris High School with a 13-2 win in game one and a 12-2 victory in the second game of the twin bill. During the first game the Bears piled on ten runs in the first two innings as they coasted to the win. The offense was led Holley who had two more hits along with Taylor Wayman and Mackenzie Shea who also knocked out two hits. The second game saw Brittani Gilbert knock out three hits while Bailey Bergdahl pounded a home run in the win.

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There are those who donate every week and donate a lot. We had more last year, but it was a better growing season. Some of the vendors have had to cut back because it’s been a tough season. On average, I’m getting around 800 pounds each week. Q: Do you get paid or is this a volunteer effort? A: I am a volunteer through two food banks in Coeur d’Alene, and I also work with Second Harvest. I literally quit my job and turned down another job offer to do what I do now. You can’t do this part time. You have to be available when the store or vendors call. Q: How long have you been collecting food to give to others? A: At the LLFM, it’s been the past two years. But I’ve been delivering food for almost five years. I started helping people who were coming out of jail who needed resources. In the job I worked in Coeur d’Alene, I saw the need mostly for those who were homeless or street bound. Through the grocery stores and food banks over there, I also took food to those who couldn’t get out, whether it was due to transportation or health issues. I ended up filling a need there, and with that, the support of the community came with it. Q: How much food do you typically redistribute each week? A: Anywhere from 1,000 to 4,000 pounds, all the way from North Spokane to Rathdrum, Idaho. I have a normal route on Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays. I drive a 2002 Honda Odyssey with 212,000 miles, and I put on an average of 600-plus miles on it just collecting and distributing food each week. Q: And you do this year round? A: I do it year round, even in the snow. This is my busiest time because right now the farmers are bringing their produce in. It’s also busy around Christmas because stores donate the surplus of their turkeys, and a lot of the community meal food sites will call me if they have excess food to get out to people. Q: How do people who need food get connected with you? A: I’m very fortunate because people find me that need the food. I don’t share who I service, even with those who volunteer with me. It’s totally kept confidential. If they’re brave enough to ask for food, I’m not going to share their need. Q: How many families have you served over the past years? A: Thousands. Some of my people are in transition. It’s not the same ones week after week. The advantage is that I was a social worker before I did this, so I can ex-

Lisa Crumb Age 43

Family Husband, Dennis; children, Patrick and Tatiana

Interests Traveling, watching family member’s theater and dance performances, following Gonzaga basketball

Favorite destination Disney World — “I’m a huge Mickey fan.”

Best thing about autumn The leaves

Favorite part of the LLFM The generosity of the vendors

Splash photo by Tammy Kimberley

Gabriel Macias of Pacific Produce packs leftover fruit and vegetables in boxes at the Liberty Lake Farmers Market. Lisa Crumb said Macias and other vendors consistently give their leftovers each Saturday - everything from green beans to peaches to cookies.

Building friendships over food When Lisa Crumb arrives at the Liberty Lake Farmers Market near the close of the day, she casually visits with vendors, asking them how the day has gone and seeing how business has been. She drops by boxes to those who say they’ll have food to donate this week, and she encourages them to trade their produce with other vendors before giving to the food bank. Crumb’s concern for the vendors is just as evident as her passion for the people to whom she redistributes food. She said her relationship with vendors is built on trust, something that has taken time to develop. “The generosity of the vendors is unbelievable,” she said. “These same people are just as much in need in different ways. What they’re selling is their livelihood, but they give what they have left.” Vendor Gabriel Macias, whose father Antonio Macias is the primary grower of Pacific Produce, described his rela-

tionship with Crumb and her volunteers as a consistent friendship. “Our number one concern is providing fresh fruit and vegetables for people, and I love having an outlet to give to people,” he said. “That’s what keeps me motivated each week in the fields.” Stewart Fry, owner of C&S HydroHuts in Otis Orchards, said he doesn’t believe in waste, which is why he provides some of his produce to other vendors to feed their animals as well as to Crumb to redistribute. “She’s doing the same as everyone, making sure everyone gets fed,” Fry said. Volunteer Sean Moglia, who travels from Coeur d’Alene to help Crumb, said he’s amazed by the fact that so many of the people they serve also turn around and share the food with others. “I don’t think we even realize how far it goes,” he said.

plain to them what they need to get food stamps as well as provide some education, resources and networking. If they have a bad tooth, I can send them to a dentist that will take care of it free of charge. We have a lot of people in town who can’t afford medical insurance anymore. Q: Do you think people are aware there is a need for this type of service in our area? A: I don’t know if Liberty Lake understands that their neighbors may be having a hard time feeding their own kids. Is there a need even in our community? Absolutely. If you have an extra plot in your own garden, share it with your neighbors. Don’t let it go bad. Q: What misconceptions do you feel people have about the work you do? A: That I’m making people dependent on me to bring them food. The problem is that we have a huge gap — the working poor. They need help. They can’t even get approved for food stamps, but they work their tails off in two or three jobs to pay the bills and put food on the table. Would you want to go to your neighbor to ask them for food? Our community doesn’t see that. Q: What keeps you motivated in your quest to help others? A: The thank yous from the people. That’s exactly what it is. And they don’t take any more than what they can use. You would think people would be hoarders in these situations, but they’re not. So many say, “Others need it more than I do.” The spirit of some people is amazing. These are people without a roof over their head, but they’re worried about others. I’ve been very fortunate to see it come full circle. Those who’ve been served will get better (financially) and give food back to me. Q: Will you be back next season at the LLFM? A: Absolutely. If they’ll have me, I’ll be back.

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Letters to the Editor Too much lake access leaves crime in wake In response to your recent survey regarding increased access by the public to Liberty Lake, I have decided there is too much access now. On Friday evening, Sept. 29, my daughter and I were cruising the lake in our 10foot skiff powered by a 9.8 horsepower Mercury outboard. What a joy it was to see a 14-year-old enjoying the thrill of driving the little boat through the wakes of the larger boats. Right before dark, we tied the boat to our buoy located below our house. We anticipated nice weather the next day and decided we would just leave the boat in the water for another day’s excitement. At 6:30 a.m. the next morning, my wife awakened me and said she thought she saw our skiff floating in the middle of Liberty Lake. I grabbed the binoculars and recognized the boat as being ours but noticed it was without a motor. I rowed our dinghy out and retrieved the skiff minus the engine, gas tank and new oars. The evidence seems to indicate the theft occurred from the water by someone with a boat. I can say with almost absolute certainty, this crime was not committed by a lake resident!

what an excellent leader should be. His love for the city of Liberty Lake and community shows in all that he does. You will find him in the city on any given day talking with people, frequenting the local businesses and making sure the open space areas are clean and green. During his time as mayor, there was never a mention of a human resource audit. Employees and staff members felt respected, valued and appreciated. Communication was open and clear. The term “open door” was real for anyone. People of the community were encouraged to drop in or call at any time to discuss issues, concerns or successes. Steve Peterson’s leadership and vision for the community is well grounded. He has the experience, leadership qualities and desire needed to be able to successfully operate and manage the city of Liberty Lake. Mr. Peterson is in attendance at the City Council meetings and is educated with all of the on-goings of the community. He stays current with all of the issues and constantly problem solves for solutions that create a win-win for the community. I would like to endorse Mr. Peterson for mayor. Steve Peterson is proven leadership, plain and simple.

John Black

Ron Knudsen Jr.

Liberty Lake

Peterson’s track record makes him best choice for mayor I worked for the city of Liberty Lake for nine years. During most of my time there, I had the pleasure of working for Steve Peterson. Mr. Peterson has demonstrated

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Volunteer pitching in to help grocery store with fundraiser I would like to give kudos in The Splash to a Liberty Lake resident named Jeanne Smith. Jeanne has been instrumental in helping Safeway obtain books for our annual used book sale, which benefits breast cancer research. The books sell for $2 each or three for $5. Jeanne is not a Safeway employee or related to one. She is just a wonderful citizen

Peterson passionate about community, leads by example I am asking my neighbors to vote for Steve Peterson for mayor. I got to know Steve Peterson when he and his wife, Charmaine, were selling crepes at the Liberty Lake Farmers Market. He has a true passion and love for the Liberty Lake community and has worked tirelessly to maintain our quality of life. Steve has not only helped build the Farmers Market to the enormous success

it is today, he has worked for years with the Friends of Pavillion Park, the Liberty Lake Trails Committee and the Liberty Lake Holiday Ball. They say a true leader leads by example. Then Steve Peterson is a true leader, and Liberty Lake will thrive with him as our Mayor. ... And by the way, the crepes were fantastic!

James Evans Liberty Lake

Baxter brings business approach to 4th District State Senate race What’s the difference between the two Republicans running for the State Senate in District 4? Both are said to be conservatives. Both support the “no new taxes” pledge. One is a retired lawyer and former

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Driving with cell phone risky Police Chief Brian Asmus and our Liberty Lake Police Department deserve our thanks for enforcing the law against texting or phoning while driving. Several times in recent weeks, the police statistics in The Splash have included citations for phoning-while-driving. Texting or phoning while driving kills thousands of innocent pedestrians and passengers every year, and this problem continues to grow as the use of cell phones increases. Numerous studies have shown that texting or talking while driving severely impairs one’s reaction time. Washington state data shows that a driver talking on a cell phone is as impaired as a driver with a .08 blood-alcohol level. A driver who is texting is as impaired as a driver with a .16 blood-alcohol level. That’s double the legal limit. Drivers talking on cell phones are half a second slower to hit the brakes in emergencies and miss more than half the visual cues seen by attentive drivers. The Washington law outlawing phoning while driving is over a year old now. Our state legislators did not pass the law hastily. A decade ago, when other states were beginning to pass similar laws, Washington undertook some studies and reviewed data from the National Transportation Safety Board. After observing the success of the laws in other states, our elected leaders decided to gradually introduce a similar prohibition. In 2007, talking while driving became a secondary offense in Washington, meaning that a driver could only get a ticket if there was another accompanying infraction, like driving recklessly. Three years later, in June 2010, talkingwhile-driving became a primary offense, and police can now issue tickets if they observe a driver talking, even if there is no reckless driving. That was 16 months ago. The law, like most other states, does not prohibit cell phone use entirely. Hands-free devices such as Bluetooth or speakerphones are legal. Business persons or parents that

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legislator; the other a small businessman who owns and operates Bancard Systems Northwest and Northwest Leasing Systems, which set up credit card processing systems for businesses. At the special 4th District meeting to replace Sen. Bob McCaslin, who retired for health reasons, the elected delegates voted 40 to 23 for Baxter over Padden. Baxter’s name was then on the list of three nominees submitted to the county commissioners, who chose Baxter to fill the vacancy. Elected delegates know who has been

Council-Manager Government (What Does and Doesn’t Change) No change: In both forms of government, the Mayor is the official

and ceremonial head of the City and represents the City on ceremonial occasions; the Mayor shall reside over all meetings of the Council, when present, but shall have a vote only in the cases of a tie.

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must talk while driving can use one of these alternatives. It is only holding a phone up to the driver’s ear that is prohibited. Texting while driving is always illegal. New York and Connecticut have recently undertaken public relations campaigns to remind drivers of the penalties for phoning while driving. These campaigns led to a dramatic reduction in phoningwhile-driving behavior. Similar to the “Buckle up for Safety” or “Click it or Ticket” campaigns, these billboard campaigns were accompanied by emphasis patrols by the local police departments. Studies in those states showed that once word gets around a community that there is a financial consequence to phoning while driving, incidents drop dramatically. Failing to wear a seat belt is a victimless crime: usually, only the driver pays the price. But texting or phoning causes others to get killed: innocent pedestrians or persons driving in other cars. Whenever a story appears about a car drifting across the median and causing a head-on collision, the cause is often texting or phoning. I’m sure many of you recall the tragic accident a few years ago on the East coast, when a carload of five cheerleaders died because the driver was texting while driving. Here in Washington state, entire families have been killed because of drivers crossing over the median while talking on cell phones. Liberty Lake is fortunate to not have had such an accident. Yet. Neal Olander livesin Liberty Lake. He is a former member of the Liberty Lake City Council.

supporting the party and who has been doing all the volunteer work, which is why they supported Baxter. Following his retirement, Padden has not been seen at any conservative meetings or supported any Republican activities. He seemed content to enjoy his two retirement pensions: one for the Legislature and one as District judge. Baxter knows the problems small businesses are having with government. He deals with them every day. We need another business man in Olympia representing us, not another lawyer. Vote Jeff Baxter.

barbara f. Green

4th District Precinct Committee Oﬃcer Liberty Lake

Changes: The Mayor is not the administrative head of the city in a CouncilManager form of government. The powers* of a City Manager are to: 1. Have general supervision over 5. Recommend measures to the municipal administrative affairs. Council as necessary. 2. Appoint and remove department 6. Prepare and submit reports as requested by the Council. heads, officers and employees. 7. Keep the Council fully advised 3. Attend all meetings of the City of the financial condition of the Council as required. City and its future needs. 4. See that all laws and ordinances 8. Prepare and submit to the are faithfully executed. Council a tentative budget. The City Manager also is to perform other duties as the Council may determine by ordinance or resolution. Broader authority is assigned to a Strong Mayor: “The Mayor shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the city, in charge of all departments and employees.”** Most significant, the Mayor “shall have the power to veto ordinances passed by the Council.”*** A Mayor’s veto must be defeated by a majority vote of the Council plus one. A City Manager does not have veto power; in fact, the Manager’s powers are specific and limited. With a Council-Manager form of government, no one has the power to veto ordinances — a change that protects the will of the voters. *RCW 35.18.060 **RCW 35A.12.100 ***RCW 35A.33 Ad paid for by the Committee for Better Government. Address questions via email: bettergov85@yahoo.com

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BULLETIN BOARD Looking for people to carpool to EWU with. I leave LL at 8am M-F and come leave EWU at 2pm MWF, and between 3:30 and 4:30pm T/Th. Call 208-366-4490.

EVENTS MISSION MEADOWS BAZAAR 19312 E Nora Lane. October 14, noon-5 pm. October 15, 9-3 pm. Lots of crafts. Bake sale. Lunch available on Saturday. Follow signs from Mission and Grady. Watch, Sons of Anarchy every Tuesday at 7pm at Cruisers in Stateline, Id. Free spaghetti. Watch the show on our 10’ screen. Fans of SOA gather for fun. Don’t be afraid of Cruisers bikers, we’re the good guys who just like our Harley’s & can afford the leather. 6105 W. Seltice Way. For more info call Sheri at 509-217-1937.

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classifieds FURNITURE Leather recliner love seat, taupe, good condition, $250. Call 315-5344 to see. Pier One Tuscan Harvest dining table, rubber wood, 84x48. 2 Upholstered benches. Purchased 2006 for $1000. Sell for $195. Call 509-315-5308.

LOST & FOUND Found: Burmese Mountain Dog on Appleway between Liberty Lake and State Line 10-4-11 Female. If you lost her, call Ted at 509-869-2787. Lost a turquoise and white paddle boat at Liberty Lake. If found, please call 255-9221. Thank you. PLEASE RETURN FLAMINGOES Saturday, October 8, Greenacres Middle School flock was stolen. Please, this is our fundraiser, return our green & white flamingoes to 613 N. Madson Ct.

MISC. FOR SALE 9 hole round of golf at Meadow Wood, Liberty Lake or Hangman Valley. I’m unable to use the gift certificate, but you can! $22 value for only $10, 879-0805. Cricut Expression die cutting machine (almost new) $125. Call Elaine at 509-710-4675.

FRESH START PRODUCE Last chance before frost! You pick tomatoes, hot and sweet peppers, carrots, beets, green beans, cucumbers, cabbage, sweet corn. In the store: Last of Bartlett pears, Lady peaches, plums, Italian prunes, Wapato tomatoes. Tons of pumpkins .19-cents a pound. Just in: Winter onions, spuds, ten variety of squash. Golden Delicious Fuji, Gala, and Jonagold apples. Cider, corn stalks, straw and honey. Hours: Mon-sat 9-6, Sun. 11-5. 21619 E. Wellesley, Otis Orchards, 927-8133. Hardy Boys books (56 hardcover), good condition $75. Call Elaine, 509-710-4675. Kenmore washer and electric dryer. Excellent condition. $195 for both. Call 509-315-5308. Round table 48” octagonal inlay, like new, $75. LG HDMI 5-disk DVD, receiver LH-E9674, excellent surround sound, $85. 509-315-5308. Student desk with hutch oversized top, $45. Black iron weight set 20+ pieces, $40. 509-315-5308.

REAL ESTATE Great MFH in Sandy Beach! 3-bed/2-bath MFH in this coveted 55+ Liberty Lake community. GFA/CAC, all updated. Huge master suite w/ private deck. Views! Beach access and boat slip. Amazing value at $99,500! Bonnie, 868-4755.

REDUCED $20,000!! AWESOME FAMILY HOME. 5-bed, 3-bath, 3-car garage, walking distance to Pavilion Park, close to bike trails, huge fenced yard, 22914 E Settler Dr. Liberty Lake, $209,950 Call 509-413-1444 or 509-385-1303. Twisp Cafe in Liberty Lake is for sale. This is almost the cafés 2nd year and has a established customer base, steady sales and a great reputation. Business is ready for new owners to take over. The café comes with equipment, full espresso bar, beer and wine license, trained employees and inventory. Email: twispcafe@ comcast.net.

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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 2427752 or josh@libertylakesplash.com.

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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. Air Control Heating & Electric Inc. 3 Amaculate Housekeeping 11 Appleway Florist & Greenhouse 11 Bestway Lawn & Tree Care 7 Cabela’s Insert Carver Farms 4 Casey Family Dental 7 Committee for Better Government 21 Cullings Family Dentistry 5 Eau de Vie 7 Essentials Medi Spa 5 Evergreen Fountains 10

Eye Consultants 5 Friends of Pavillion Park 15 Good Samaritan Society Spokane Valley 21 Great Harvest Bread Co 6 Healthy Living Liberty Lake 2 Indoor Golf 6 Inland Empire Utility Coordinating Council 11 Liberty Lake EyeCare Center 3 Liberty Lake Family & Sports Medicine 8 Liberty Lake Orthodontics 3 Life Care Center of Post Falls 3 Mercedes-Benz 9

Mirabeau Park Hotel 11 North Idaho Dermatology - Stephen Craig MD 8 Northern Quest Resort & Casino 24 Peterson, Steve 5 Sayre and Sayre 18 Simonds Dental Group 3 Spokane Chiefs 12 Spokane Valley Cosmetic Laser Center 18 Stevens Naturopathic Center 7 Therapeutic Associates 2 Valley Hospital & Medical Center 24

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Why use Splash Classifieds? Buy and sell with your neighbors in a local marketplace Lots of free options (Anything for sale under $250 is free, plus categories like Bulletin Board, Lost & Found and Wanted)

Saturate Greater Liberty Lake in 6,000 copies, reaching more than 12,000 readers (industry studies show more than two readers per copy of a newspaper)

Options galore — stand out with inexpensive options for color highlighting, borders, bold headers, and capitalized lead-ins

“There’s nothing I can do to change those people’s minds,” Beckett said. “That is a small portion of the population.”

Addressing challenges An Oct. 6 article in The Splash revealed a $13,338.45 default judgment September stemming from a lawsuit against Beckett regarding an STCU personal line of credit. Beckett failed to respond to a court summons, and he told The Splash when first contacted he had no knowledge of the lawsuit and was looking into it. The court decision followed a separate legal settlement in March in which Beckett was ordered to pay $1,915 in past due rent and fees to Bitterroot Lodge in what

he termed “a matter of strong differences of an interpretation of a lease.” He said he has heard little backlash from the issue and doesn’t see it greatly affecting his run for mayor. “Ultimately the decision is up to voters, and I can’t control all of that, but I’m not letting up,” Beckett said. “So, no, I don’t think the tabloid story in The Splash will deter any of that.” As for Peterson, he has been both applauded and criticized in the past for a leadership style that he has termed as putting the “strong” in strong mayor. According to him, it’s a strength that is collaborative. Peterson noted that during his tenure as mayor, the majority of Council votes were 7-0. He credits that record, in part, to rounds of phone calls and follow-ups making sure Council members understood information in their packets and had all their questions

answered. “It doesn’t do any good to show up and get a ‘no’ vote or try to railroad it through, because it won’t go through,” Peterson said. “I’m not touchy-feely. All I want is to make sure we can deliver the best product possible. It’s not about me.” For his part, Beckett made a point to separate himself from a forceful leadership style. “Nobody in this city will say I’m a bully or bossy. … Those aren’t words people would use to describe me,” Beckett said. “I don’t believe the mayor is supposed to be the person who will come in and tell the Council how to act.” The public can hear from the candidates at a forum from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. tonight at the Meadowwood Technology Campus (see breakout, page 16).

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’ve got you covered.

One out of every eight women will develop breast cancer. But statistics show more women survive this diagnosis when it is detected and treated early. According to the American Cancer Society, mammograms remain one of the most effective methods for early detection. If you are 40 or older, or are considered to be at risk, Valley Hospital and Medical Center encourages you to have a mammogram once a year – starting now. To schedule your mammogram, call 509-473-5483. For more information, visit SpokaneValleyHospital.com.

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