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With major adjustments planned for the Liberty Lake exit, city officials are welcoming the potential rerouting of traffic away from a future “downtown.” P. 12
BETWEEN THE LINES: A local resident’s literacy program helps connect overseas troops with their children P. 2
YOUR PRAYERS HEARD? City Council may make meeting invocation open to public volunteers of any faith P. 8
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Through his business, Richard Shutts supplies recordable mini DVDs to overseas troops for a literacy project. The troops are able to record and mail videos of them reading bedtime stories to their children back home.
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Literacy program goes beyond books to enrich children’s lives By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer
Liberty Lake resident and military veteran Richard Shutts can’t help but get involved when he sees anyone in need. During the holidays, he said he likes to go to grocery stores and pass out gift cards. “Look around and see what’s missing in people’s carts,” Shutts said. “That’s where the real story is.” But that’s just the tip of the iceberg with Shutts. Through his company, Crown Media, he acts as a major sponsor for a reading program to promote literacy amongst children in military families. The Splash recently sat down with Shutts to get the scoop on the program and what keeps him inspired to give back.
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in the field, they sit down in a little booth and they’re videotaped reading a book to their children. Other people supply them with children’s books. So here they are in Afghanistan reading a bedtime story to their kids or sending a message home to their loved ones. It’s recorded on a little 3.5-inch diskette. These can be mailed out every week as where the regular-sized DVDs can only be mailed once a month. Q: How did you get involved? A: In late 2009, KXLY had this lady on an afternoon program who said her brother was a captain in the Army based
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MAY 19 Noon: Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary meeting, Denny Ashlock Building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. 1 p.m.: ‘Interview Like a Pro’ webinar, Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. 5:45 p.m.: Running club, Palenque Mexican Restaurant, 1102 N. Liberty Lake Road MAY 21 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Vendor event, Home Depot, 21701 E. Country Vista Drive 4-8 p.m.: Spring carnival, Liberty Lake Children’s Academy, 1327 N. Stanford Lane MAY 23 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Liberty Lake Senior Lunch Program, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive 3:30-5:30 p.m.: Clothing drive, Liberty Lake Elementary School, 23606 W. Boone 6:30 p.m.: Central Valley School Board meeting, 19307 E. Cataldo MAY 24 6-7:30 p.m.: Financial seminar presented by STCU, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive MAY 25 6:45 a.m.: Liberty Lake Kiwanis meeting, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Liberty Lake Senior Lunch Program, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive Noon to 1 p.m.: Liberty Lake Lions Club meeting, Barlow’s Family Restaurant, 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane 5:45 p.m.: Liberty Lake Toastmasters, Denny Ashlock Building, 22510 E. Mission Ave.
Correction Shelly Christensen’s name was misspelled in the May 12 story, “Plotting a new course.”
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Community Briefs Rotary Club to hear from retired army general Retired U.S. Army General Dennis Hardy is the featured speaker at Rotary Club today (May 19) at noon at the Denny Ashlock Building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. An optional lunch is available for $10. Next week will be a club day to discuss ongoing projects. The public is invited to attend.
Library offers career webinar The Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave., is offering a career webinar today (May 19) at 1 p.m. The topic is “Interview Like a Pro.” To RSVP, call 232-2510 or email pmogen@libertylakewa.gov.
Host a neighborhood concert The application deadline for the Friends of Pavillion Park Rock the Block Concert series is Friday. This free, family-friendly concert series provides opportunities for community building in more intimate venues. Applications, which can be found at www.pavillionpark.org, must be submitted to lfrank@pavillionpark.org or mailed to Friends of Pavillion Park, Attn: Rock the Block, P.O. Box 325, Liberty Lake, WA, 99019.
Library holds adult Lego contest The Liberty Lake Municipal Library is holding a LegoMania contest for high school students and adults. The public is invited to vote on favorites, and winners will be announced 1 p.m. Saturday at the library.
LLCT needs help moving The Liberty Lake Community Theatre group is requesting volunteers to help move seats, flats, stage and concessions from its current location in the Liberty Square Building to the Meadowwood Technology Campus this weekend. Groups will be working starting at 5 p.m. Saturday and again at 9 a.m. Sunday. Meals will be provided, and volunteers are asked to bring tools and trucks. For more information, go to www.libertylaketheatre.com.
LLES class holds clothing drive Mrs. Gotfredson’s fifth grade class is having a clothing drive on Monday afternoon at Liberty Lake Elementary School, 23606 W. Boone, to benefit Inland NW Baby. The local charity, which provides clothing and diapers to area children, is especially in need of clothes sized 4T to 12. New or gently-used clothes can be dropped off at the school between 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Attend free financial seminar The community is invited to a free financial seminar presented by Spokane Teachers Credit Union, in partnership with the city of Liberty Lake, on Tuesday at City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. The seminar, which includes a free dinner, is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and will be led by STCU business development officer Jamie Dedmon. The session will explain five things you need to do to take control of your money so that money issues no longer control you. To RSVP, call 755-6726.
Public invited to Kiwanis meeting Damon Taam with Spokane Regional Solid Waste Systems will be the featured speaker at the Liberty Lake Kiwanis meeting at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista. He will share about converting garbage into electrical energy, which can generate income and reduce the need for landfills. The public is invited to attend.
Breakfast to benefit veterans Liberty Lake Rotary will be holding the third annual Memorial Day Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. on May 30 at Pavillion Park. A short program honoring veterans will be at 9 a.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for kids and free for veterans. Profits from the event will help send local veterans on Honor Flights to Washington D.C. Donations can also be sent to Liberty Lake Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 242, Liberty Lake, WA, 99019.
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Community members will have an opportunity to support local non-profit Inland NW Baby during a clothing drive held at Liberty Lake Elementary, 23606 W. Boone Ave, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. May 23. Volunteers in the student-run drive hope to collect gently used or new clothes sized 4T to 12. Inland NW Baby is a local charity — founded by Central Valley High School student Jesse Sheldon — that provides clothes and diapers to area children in need. Monday’s clothing drive project started as a means for students in Ann Gotfredson’s fifth-grade class to earn their citizenship badges.
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Student teacher and project advisor Mark Bitz said fifth-grade students at Liberty Lake Elementary earn the honor by passing the U.S. Citizenship test taken by immigrants, writing an essay If you go ... and completing eight hours of Clothing Drive community ser3:30 to 5:30 p.m. vice. May 23 “Like every Liberty Lake class, some of Elementary School our kids have their hours 23606 W. Boone Ave and some kids don’t,” Bitz said. “We decided to all work on it and do this as a team.” The entire class plans to volunteer during the actual drive next week. In the meantime, two general managers oversee the project, two students work as volunteer coordinators, two others head up public relations and another two are in charge of event logistics. Inland NW Baby representative Julie Sheldon also spoke to the class about the organization’s needs and the importance of service. Sheldon gave students tips for running a successful clothing drive and answered questions. “We decided to do just a one-day event and really publicize it,” Bitz said. “We really don’t know what to expect. We don’t know if we’ll get a truckload or a carload, but we’ll be excited either way.” In addition to organizing, students have also made and posted flyers throughout the community to get the word out about the drive. “I’ve learned that a lot of work goes into a project like this,” fifth-grade public relations coordinator Erica Pecha said. “I think it’s going to be cool.”
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Council discusses making invocation a sign-up process open to volunteers By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer
LIBERTY LAKE — In a meeting Tuesday that inexplicably opened with a moment of silence rather than the traditional prayer, the Liberty Lake City Council made progress in a workshop discussion to address the before-meeting invocation. No official decision was made, but Council members in attendance seemed to reach an agreement on the issue, saying the city could create an open, public process for interested volunteers to sign up for the invocation. If no volunteer signs up for the address, a Council member could say the prayer. “I don’t want to finish this discussion tonight just out of respect for the other three Council members who couldn’t be here,”
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Council Member David Crump said. “Because of the sensitivity of the subject we should address it again in the next month to make a decision.” Council members Ryan Romney, Odin Langford and Judi Owens were not present at the meeting. The change in policy is intended to address concerns that the routinely Christian prayer given before the meeting is called to order may not fairly represent minority groups. “I think the majority of our community is of the Christian faith,” Council Member Josh Beckett said. “We’re not doing this for the majority. We have to look out for the rights of the minority as well.” The issue first came to the Council in 2009 when former Council member Neal Olander asked to address the issue. Discussion on the topic resurfaced in February during the Council retreat. During the retreat discussion, Council members expressed concern over potential
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reversal and cancellation of the penalty and dismissal of the violation. To the extent authorized by law, Frank also requests the recovery of attorney fees and costs plus “other relief as is fair and equitable.” In addition to the fine, Ecology ordered Greenstone to stop all clearing, grading and excavating within 200 feet of the ordinary high water mark of Liberty Lake until the current violation is resolved. Each day of non-compliance with the requirements of the order may incur additional penalties of up to $1,000 per day. Greenstone was also ordered to submit a site restoration plan to Ecology. The Mackenzie Beach project has been in the works for several years, and it includes a 111-acre land donation by Greenstone of mostly undisturbed hillside to Spokane County to be preserved for public use. Ecology said Greenstone was issued a Notice of Correction for unauthorized tree removal on this same property in 2007. Negotiations to resolve that violation resulted in an agreement with Ecology that no further vegetation would be removed without review and authorization from both Ecology and Spokane County.
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in North Carolina. She said his division was on its way to Afghanistan, and she was requesting mini-DVDs to be donated for this reading program that had been started on the east coast. Being the owner, I said I could make that happen because my company, Crown Media, manufactures DVDs. And being a former veteran myself, I thought, “Boy, what a great idea this is.” Q: What was the first step once you decided to get involved? A: I decided to produce 5,000 of these diskettes, and I sent them to Afghanistan to this Army division.
Q: What kind of response did you get from that first set? A: They started using them right away. Two weeks after they had received them, one of their Blackhawks was shot down and two Army captains lost their lives. What’s really special is these guys got to videotape themselves for their young little children before that happened. Even though they’re gone — they paid the ultimate price — their children are going to have something to remember their dad with forever. That’s when I knew this was a special thing. Q: So, did it really take off from there? A: We did some for the Marine Corps. We started out with 2,500 for our Marines overseas, and the day these disks arrived, the division lost one Marine that day and three were wounded. Since then, they have
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all been used, and we’ve replenished them with another 2,500. In all, we’ve sent out about 15,000 diskettes to Iraq and Afghanistan for our troops. It’s been an honor to participate with that. Q: Do you know if the diskettes reach any families locally? A: The last group we sent some to was an Army Reserve unit based out of Post Falls. They are in Iraq right now, so this last year we produced diskettes for them and sent them over. I have gotten reports from local families on how much they appreciate being able to get a diskette with some memories on there. Q: How is this different from other programs out there? A: There’s Skype and the ability for families to communicate over the Internet and talk, so that’s really great. But what the diskettes do is actually make a recording for their kids that they can watch anytime. Q: How can other people get involved? A: Some of the feedback we’ve gotten has really made it worthwhile. We advertise it on our website. There’s a yellow flag at the bottom of our homepage, www.crownmediacorp.com, to click on for more information on the program. It tells the story of how this got started and what Crown Media has done to help support that. Q: You said Crown Media was working on another program for veterans. Can you tell me more about that? A: First, we produced this movie, “Operation Emotional Freedom.” It’s an awareness DVD for veterans coming home with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It’s been an operational study for the last few years. Now they’ve come out with a 12-DVD training program for therapists working with veterans today. It helps people understand what PTSD is and why some of our veterans are having a hard time. Even if you just serve a year in a war zone, it’s tough. But most of these men and women are serving anywhere from two to five years. That’s just unheard of. A lot of them are coming home with PTSD. Q: It sounds like you really have a soft spot for military. A: I do. I have ten years in the Marine Corps and one year in the Army. I went into the Marine Corps nine days after high school in 1970. I served in Vietnam in 1971. … I was recalled in 1991 and ended up in Iraq during Desert Storm. I have a great re-
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Access to ramps to I-90 near the Harvard Road bridge will be either eliminated or improved according to design concepts for the updated interchange.
WSDOT plan for I-90 may move Liberty Lake access westward By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer
Liberty Lake commuters may one day be taking a different route home from work. Potential designs to adjust the Liberty Lake exit — part of Washington Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) greater plan to widen I-90 to state line — were presented to city officials earlier this month. None of the options add a second point of access to the city — they either improve the current exit or move it closer to Spokane at Henry Road. The city has yet to contribute to the public comment on the project, but Mayor Wendy Van Orman made her preference clear. Aligning with the city’s comprehensive plan, which went into effect in 2003, she said the city is eager to reduce traffic on Liberty Lake Road. “We have the opportunity to take the freeway out of the middle of our city and onto roads that can help mitigate that traffic,” Van Orman said. This means commuters who now access
I-90 from Liberty Lake Road at Appleway, will be routed to either Country Vista Drive or Mission Avenue before heading west to Henry Road. From Henry Road, drivers will be able to access the interstate in either direction, but the Harvard Road access would be cut off.
Liberty Lake’s Comprehensive City Plan The ultimate goal for WSDOT is to create better flow for traffic, but the city has long-standing goals of its own. The comprehensive plan, established in 2003, aims to create a more traditional downtown area for Liberty Lake. “Right now we really have no defined city center,” Community Development Director Doug Smith said. Eventually, the city plans to have traffic reduced along Liberty Lake Road to create a more pedestrian friendly area. “The five lanes really works well to accommodate high-traffic, but it doesn’t re-
ally accommodate Liberty Lake,” Smith said. The plan calls to eventually reduce the stretch of Liberty Lake Road down to two lanes of traffic with slant parking on each side. Smith said the west side of the road, now occupied by the Safeway parking lot, is actually divided into parcels for development. In addition, he said the city has looked at turning its right-of-way on the east side into storefront. “It helps out a lot with economic development, but mainly it helps with being able to walk anywhere you want to go,” Van Orman said. “Liberty Lake is a work, live, play environment, and we have to be pedestrian friendly to achieve that.” Even if Interstate access is cut off at the current access points and traffic is reduced on Liberty Lake Road, it could be long before these plans take shape. “It’s one thing to plan it, it’s another thing to implement it,” Smith said. “We’re talking about tens of millions of dollars here.”
“I really don’t think they’ll come back saying, ‘it’s either option one, two or three.’ I think they’ll look at the feedback and come back with a tweaked version that addressed the major concerns.” — wendy van orman
Smith said a realization of the city’s dream for a traditional downtown could easily be decades down the road. In the meantime, Liberty Lake continues to develop westward with Greenstone Commercial’s plans for the River District Town Center and Telido Station Retail Center.
WSDOT plans
Since 1997, WSDOT has completed 7.3 miles of widening along I-90 from Havana
See WSDOT, page 13
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Road to Sullivan Road. This provides a continuous, six-lane route from the airport interchange on the west side of Spokane into Spokane Valley. “It’s been an ongoing process for several years now,” WSDOT project engineer Darrel McCallum said. “It started with the Sprague Avenue interchange in the late 1980s, and there’s current construction happening from Sullivan to Barker.” The primary focus is to add lanes to I-90 and exits along the way are getting reconfigured as the construction works its way toward the Idaho state line. McCallum said the changes proposed to the Barker to Harvard Road section were meant to ease traffic congestion and improve safety on a section of interstate that was designed and built in the early 1950s. The westbound loop-style on-ramp at Harvard Road was added in 2002. McCallum presented three proposed concepts for the improvements, all of which include an altering of the Liberty Lake exit at Harvard Road. The simplest adjustment included improvements to expand to four lanes and upgrade the Harvard Road bridge, with improvements made to ramp connections. Two other concepts showed a new interchange with varying I-90 access from Henry Road. The latter two proposals also cut off I-90 access from Harvard Road. McCallum said he hoped to have the project shovel-ready in about 18 months, but uncertain funding will keep the project indefinitely shelved. “Funding usually comes a little more easily if you already have a plan for it,” McCallum said. “We’re optimistic, but we don’t know when that day will be. … We’re aware that with the current economic climate, elected officials have a tougher decision in front of them when it comes to allocating funds.” Once a final design concept is chosen and approved by the state, he said project officials will be able to move forward with an environmental review, right-of-way acquisition plans and contract developments. McCallum said funding could come from a number of sources, including the Washington State Legislature, the Federal Highway Administration or something like another stimulus package. Depending on how funding comes in, McCallum said the project could also be further broken down and completed only in segments, starting with proposed adjustments to the Barker interchange.
Gathering feedback
“It’s still too early to tell what kind of adjustments might be made based on the public comments,” McCallum said
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cover story I-90 Barker to Harvard Road project highlights
Design concepts for future Liberty Lake exit
• Project will add one additional lane in each direction from the west side of the Barker Road interchange to the Harvard Road vicinity. • Existing Barker and Harvard Road interchanges will be reconfigured to improve access to, from and across I-90. • Greenacres overcrossing and ramps will be removed to improve mainline I-90. • Roadway geometrics will be improved and low bridge clearances will be eliminated. • New driving surface will provide a long life with low maintenance • A concrete median barrier and storm water treatment will be installed to improve safety and quality of water entering aquifer. • Signing, Intelligent Transportation System and Illumination System will be updated. • Estimated cost for design, right-ofway acquisition and construction is $85 million. Submitted graphics
Since presenting the design concepts in an open house April 28, McCallum said he’s seen a fair amount of piqued interest. He said more than 80 people attended the meeting, and in the first few weeks of commenting he’s received almost three dozen comments.
“I really don’t think they’ll come back saying, ‘it’s either option one, two or three,’” Van Orman said. “I think they’ll look at the feedback and come back with a tweaked version that addressed the major concerns.” Public comment on the project, originally scheduled to close earlier this week, was
recently extended until June 1. Comments can be e-mailed to ruddj@wsdot.wa.gov. For more information and design illustrations, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/ projects/i90/spokaneidahostline and click on “Barker to Harvard Design Concepts” in the top left corner.
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News Briefs Rockin’ B Ranch, city employee finalists for tourism honors
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Two finalists honored last week at the 12th annual Inland Northwest Tourism Awards boasted Liberty Lake connections. The Rockin’ B Ranch was honored as one of three finalists for the Spirit of the Inland Northwest Award, given to a business or organization that “exemplifies innovation, creates an impact and causes our region to shine.” City of Liberty Lake Planning and Building Services Assistant JoAnn Jenkins reached the top three for the Superior Service Award, which “recognizes excellent customer service by an individual who has first contact with the public.” The awards, organized by the Spokane Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau, were held May 12 at the downtown Spokane DoubleTree Hotel. Liberty Lake Mayor Wendy Van Orman was among the public officials who presented awards.
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Saturday, June 4th, 2011 at MeadowWood Golf Course Since its inception in 2004, The Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation Golf Scramble has been a successful fundraiser for helping local high school graduates fund their ongoing education. Over $95,000 in scholarships has been awarded to local students wishing to continue their education.
REGISTRATION Registration is $75 per golfer and $300 for a foursome. Single players are welcome and will be placed in foursomes. Fee includes: Green fees, Golf Cart, Free Range Balls and Lunch.
www.LibertyLakeKiwanis.org Or find registration forms at KiwanisGolf.webs.com and mail registration forms and payment to: Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation P.O. Box 384 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 Make checks payable to Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation For additional registration information, contact Bob Schneidmiller at 509.893.3413 or events@LibertyLakeKiwanis.org
North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene recently released its list of students eligible for graduation.
According to a school news release, students who applied for graduation from Liberty Lake include Kyona Hunt, Sandra Kennedy, Pamela Pace, Makayla Schild and Amanda Tilley.
Teen’s video selected as finalist A video by Liberty Lake’s Kendra Sherrill, 18, was selected as one of the top 15 videos in the Inland Northwest’s 50 Hour Slam Film Festival. Her video was screened earlier this month at the Magic Lantern Theatre in Spokane (see photo below). Filmmakers were given a set of criteria and then 50 hours to submit their films. Sherrill described her video, much of which was filmed at Liberty Lake County Park, as a love story as well as a commentary on the “absurdity of war.” “What I loved about the whole experience was getting to watch the other filmmakers’ work,” she said. “It was more of a community of artists sharing their work than a competition.” The top 15 videos are currently being aired on Spokane’s Community Minded Television channel 14 and will be posted on www.50hourslam.com starting June 1.
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Earlier this month Kendra Sherrill attended a screening of a film she entered in the Inland Northwest’s 50 Hour Slam Film Festival. Hers was one of 15 videos selected for the screening held at Magic Lantern Theatre in Spokane.
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Saturday, June 11th, 2011 8 am – 4 pm 18th annual
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Organized by the Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake
Registration is now open! (Sign up by June 3 to list your sale and description in the official guide and map. All registration fees, including add-on options, go to the Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake to support the event and community.)
Three ways to register:
Online: $10
Irina Khadzhi, Professional Tailoress
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Registered homes receive: BeST OpTIO n!
Submit your registration and secure credit card payment at www.libertylakesplash.com/yardsales to receive a discounted registration and special reasonably priced addon options (color, borders, bold title) to help your yard sale stand out from the rest. Online ads can also exceed the 20-word maximum for 15 cents a word.
In-person: $15
Stop by The Splash office between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday to submit your registration information and payment. Add-on and extra word options available. 2310 N. Molter Road, Suite 305 • Liberty Lake, WA 99019 Sorry, we can’t take registrations over the phone.
Mail-in form: $15 Calling all local graduates The Splash is featuring high school seniors who live in Liberty Lake in the June 9 issue of the paper. This invitation extends to all graduating seniors who live in the community, regardless of where they attend high school. In order to participate, send a photo along with the graduate’s name, age, parents’ name, school, high school involvement and plans after graduation to editor@ libertylakesplash.com. The Splash will follow up with a few additional, light-hearted questions to give our readers a glance of the personalities of our local graduates. The deadline to submit information is May 31. Contact 242-7752 or editor@libertylakesplash.com with any questions.
Complete the registration form below and submit it along with your fee. Remember, registration must be received by June 3 to be included in the official guide and map.
Name Phone Address Description (Not to exceed 20 words)
Payments should be made and mailed to Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake, P.O. Box 384, Liberty Lake, WA 99019 along with the completed registration form. For questions about registration, contact The Splash at 509-242-7752. For general yard sale questions, e-mail Scott Draper at scott.draper@edwardjones.com
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information organized alongside your neighborhood’s corresponding map in the official 2011 Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales Guide. 9,000 copies will be distributed through the June 9 Splash, at distribution points throughout the region and at strategic community outposts on the day of the event.
A supported event: The sales will
be advertised and publicized through region-wide outlets, and the Kiwanis Club is working with local authorities and strategic vendors (portable restrooms, etc.) to ensure a safe and well-supported event.
Directional signage: Signs will be
posted to help guide shoppers into the neighborhoods, including the River District.
Charity pick-ups: A truck from ARC of Spokane will be going up and down Liberty Lake streets Monday, June 13, to pick up unsold items residents wish to donate to charity. No large items please. If your items are somehow missed, call ARC at 328-6326, and another truck will be sent out Wednesday, June 15. Satisfaction: In the past, some homes have chosen to hold sales on the day of the event without registering. By submitting an official registration, you showcase your community pride by helping organizers properly support the strategic needs of the event as well as giving back to the Liberty Lake community. After expenses, all proceeds from the event will be reinvested by the Kiwanis Club into the community. To summarize: charity event … makes Liberty Lake shine … brings you swarms of shoppers — that’s worth $10. Underwritten by
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Opening day at the market
Splash photos by Tammy Kimberley
Haley Merrill-Hoosick examines items at the Liberty Lake Farmers Market on Saturday. She and her mom, Laraine Merrill, said they traveled from Heyburn State Park in Idaho just to purchase products from Liberty Lake Soap. Other vendors, including Lenny’s and Desserts by Sara, stayed busy serving food to customers during the opening day of the market.
History: Kalez Pavillion
Splash Travels
Bob, Sarah, Anika and Bekk Martin traveled to Hong Kong and Malaysia over spring break. They took The Splash along for a photo in front of Hong Kong harbor. Submitted photo Photo courtesy of Ross and Kelli Schneidmiller
The Kalez Park Pavillion and Store served visitors to the “tent city” resort in the early 1900s. Martin Kalez, who also owned the popular Rockaway Café in Spokane at the time, operated a restaurant out of the facility as well. Today’s sustainable food movement would be proud: Kalez raised his own cattle, and much of the food at his restaurant would have come from the grounds, site of the modern-day Liberty Lake Regional Park. One popular fixture of the site was the W.H. Keller Band, which often played at the Pavillion. Do you have a historical photo to share with Splash readers? E-mail it to editor@libertylakesplash.com or bring it by the Splash office.
Cathy and Ron Armacost and Sharon and Frank Sell took The Splash along on a 12.6-mile track of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in New Zealand. The group stood on the saddle between Ngauruhoe and Tongariro with Mount Ngauruhoe in the background.
Local Lens Share your snapshots for The Splash’s photo page. E-mail editor@libertylakesplash.com with scenes from around town, community events and Splash Travels.
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Kids strut their stuff at Lollipop Lemondrop
Denim and Diamonds raises money, awareness Denim and Diamonds, an event established to raise awareness and funds for Equine TLC, held its second annual event on April 30 at The Mirabeau Park Hotel. Established by Liberty Lake resident Gail Pennestri, Equine TLC is a therapeutic horse riding program focused on children and adults with special needs. Pictured are Pennestri, auctioneer Lloyd Stallings and event host Kalae Chock. Submitted photo
Painting advances to national competition Photos by Laurie Denney/ LaurieDenneyPhotography.com
A painting by Miranda Kuhlmann was recently selected as first place in a local competition, which gave her an entry into the Camp Fire USA's National Art Competition to be held in June. Also known as Artsy Fartsy Miranda, Kuhlmann is a third grade student at Liberty Lake Elementary School.
Kids participate in a fashion show and photo shoot Saturday during the Grand Opening of Lollipop Lemondrop. Event organizers said all clothes were purchased from the store for the show. In addition to the fashion show, the event featured crafts, giveaways and a cupcake walk. Submitted photo
Register your team for this year’s American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Liberty Lake! Join us for the Relay For Life of Liberty Lake on August 5th and 6th Meadowwood Technology Campus 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Creating a world with less cancer takes a team effort. Call your friends, family members, classmates or co-workers and form your team. Join us as we celebrate, remember, and fight back during this overnight community event that you will never forget. For more information about how to start a team or be a committee member contact Jennifer Kronvall at 509-242-8303, jennifer.kronvall@cancer.org.
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Golfers tee it up at districts
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CVHS Sports Roundup
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The Central Valley High School varsity boys golf team competed at the GSL District Tournament at Wandermere Golf Course last week. Pictured from left to right are (front row) Troy Smith, Mark Beck; (back row) Danny Nimri, Shane Flesher, Joel Christensen, Dakota Pearce and Coach Steve Rasmussen. (Liberty Lake residents are highlighted in bold.)
Washington Cup champions
CV track teams both finish second at 4A districts
Leslie Ho wins district tennis championship
Both the Central Valley High School boys and girls track teams finished in second place at the 4A district championship meet ran last Friday at Spokane Falls Community College. The boys team finished nearly 100 points behind first place Mead High School in the meet which was ran in conjunction with the 3A GSL schools. The boys had six athletes finish in the top three of the 4A standings: Grayson Sykes, third place in the 400-meter race; Dylan Seitz, second in the 110-meter hurdles and third in the 300-meter hurdles; Phillip Terrell, third in the high jump; Mark Seely, third in the triple jump, Billy Rowell, first in shot put; and Kevin Stanley, second in the shot put and discus. The girls also finished in second place behind Mead High School although their margin was only 35 points back. The team had eight athletes finish in the top three of their individual events: Savannah Hoekstra, first in the long jump, second in the 100-meter dash and third in the 200-meter dash; Michelle Nemeth, third in the 100-meter dash and second in the 200-meter dash; Jessie Kunz-Pfeiffer, third in the 400-meter race; Mica Kondryszyn, third in the 100- and 300-meter hurdle races; Paula Jennings, second in the javelin and shot put; Roni Dringle, third in the javelin; Kendra Szoke, third in the shot put; and Mariah Cunningham, third in the high jump and second in the long jump. The Central Valley track team will compete next at the 4A Regional which will be held Friday at Spokane Falls Community College.
The CVHS girls saw their number one singles player take home the district championship while the number one doubles team finished in fourth place during recent 4A district play. Liberty Lake resident Leslie Ho earned the championship by winning her finals match 6-3, 1-6, 7-5, while the doubles team of Samantha Block and Allison Burdick dropped the match for third place 2-6, 7-6, 2-6. The boys team had one top finisher at districts as Liberty Lake resident Peter Ho finished in fourth place in singles play; Ho lost the third place match 4-6, 4-6.
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The River City G95 Black team won the GU15 Championship-Gold Division earlier this month in Olympia. The team finished the tournament with a 5-0 record, allowing them a berth in the 2011 Mustang Girls Stampede Tournament in California in August. Pictured are (back row) Mackenzie Pierce, Cassidy Walter, Holly Miller, Taryn Miller, Hailee Herbst, Paige Dolsby, Ashlee Pedersen, Colleen Lindsay; (front row) Hannah Holm, Ella Lamm, Gabby Ilenstine, Mikayla Morse, Jessie Kunz-Pfeiffer, Kourtney Wick, Carly Frank, Madison Taylor, JoLynn O'Kelley and Courtney Petrini. (Liberty Lake resident is in bold.)
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 or drop it by our office at 2310 N. Molter Road, Suite 305.
The Liberty Lake Running Club meets 5:45 p.m. each Thursday at Palenque Mexican Restaurant, 1102 N. Liberty Lake Road. The group welcomes runner, walkers or joggers to join others for a threemile loop. For more information, contact Kathy Whybrew at 927-9372 or kathyawhybrew@msn.com.
‘Run For The Son’ at end of month The Church Between The Lakes, made up of several churches between Liberty and Newman Lakes, will host a 3.1-mile run/walk on May 28. The Run for the Son will take place 9 a.m. at the Rockin’ B Ranch just south of exit 299 of Interstate 90. Registration is $10 for walkers and runners of all ages. For more information, visit www. libertycross.org.
Golfers advance to second round of districts Six CVHS golfers advanced to the second round of districts after their opening round of play at Wandermere Golf Course last Friday. The girls team saw one of their players, senior Jenna Martin, advance by shooting a 93 which placed her in a tie for tenth place after the opening round. The boys team advanced five players to the final round of districts which was played on Tuesday at the Indian Canyon Golf Course (results were not available as of press time). Making the cut after round one were Shane Flesher in a tie for seventh place with a 76, Joel Christensen and Dakota Pearce who tied for thirteenth place with a 79, Troy Smith who came in at seventeenth place with a 80 and Mark Beck who finished his round in eighteenth place with a 81. Golfers who advance out of district play will compete in the 4A State Championships at The Creek at Qualchan on May 2425.
Scoreboard Girls Tennis GSL Standings Team League Central Valley 9-0 Mead 8-1 University 7-2 Lewis and Clark 6-3 Gonzaga Prep 5-4 Shadle Park 4-5 Mt. Spokane 3-6 Ferris 2-7 Rogers 1-8 North Central 0-9
Boys Tennis GSL Standings Team League Gonzaga Prep 9-0 Ferris 8-1 Mead 7-2 Lewis and Clark 6-3 Shadle Park 5-4 Mt. Spokane 4-5 Central Valley 3-6 University 2-7 Rogers 1-8 North Central 0-9
See SCOREBOARD, page 19
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In Biz Store hosts vendor event The Liberty Lake Home Depot, 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, is hosting a vendor event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to help customers find answers to questions about their indoor and outdoor projects. Vendors include Grady's Mr. Fixit, N-Hance Wood Renewal, Rebath, American Woodmark Cabinetry, JB Instant Lawn, Scotts and Black and Decker. The store will also have its exclusive STOK Grill available for customers to take a look at.
Community invited to spring carnival Liberty Lake Children's Academy, 1327 N. Stanford Lane, is holding its third annual carnival fundraiser Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. The pirate-themed carnival will include games, prizes, food, jumping castles, Home Depot building and silent auction. Tickets for the food and activities can be purchased ahead of time at the school, but will also be available the night of the carnival. All com-
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Boys Track and Field GSL Standings Team League Mead 9-0 Mt. Spokane 7-2 North Central 7-2 Central Valley 7-2 University 5-4 Ferris 4-5 Shadle Park 3-6 Lewis and Clark 2-7 Gonzaga Prep 1-8 Rogers 0-9 Results 5/13 CV at 4A District 8 2nd
Girls Track and Field GSL Standings Team League Mead 9-0 Central Valley 8-1 Mt. Spokane 7-2 Lewis and Clark 6-3 University 5-4 Ferris 4-5 Gonzaga Prep 3-6 Shadle Park 2-7 North Central 1-8 Rogers 0-9 Results 5/13 CV at 4A District 8 2nd
Community Golf
munity members, not just LLCA families, are invited to attend the event. Funds raised will go toward purchasing furniture and toys for the new classroom at the new location opening in the fall. For more information, contact Teri Finch at 922-6360 or teri@libertylakechildrensacademy.com.
Spokane Valley Partners is in need of peanut butter, jelly, jams, tuna, cereals, soups, canned fruit and other non-perishable food items to provide to low-income families with children. The Chevron Station will provide a discounted car wash to anyone bringing in four or more items of food.
SCORE hosts workshop
Rockin’ B Ranch holds special Father’s Day show
SCORE Spokane, a nonprofit dedicated to helping small businesses, is presenting a workshop on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to noon in room 116 at the TierPoint building, 23403 E. Mission Ave. The session will explore the benefits and pitfalls of an SCorp. Cost is $25 in advance or $35 at the door. To register, go to www.scorespokane.org.
Chevron collecting items for local charity
Rockin’ B Ranch will present “McManus In Love,” a tribute to love on Father’s Day, on June 19. The comedy, starring Tim Behrens, is presented in dinner theater format with dinner at 6 p.m. followed by the show at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. for pre-show musical group, The Blacks. Tickets are $39 for adults and $10 for kids age 10 and under. For more information, go to www.rockinbranch.com.
The Liberty Lake Chevron Station is a collection point for the "Will Golf for Food" Spokane Valley Partners food and fund drive through June 30.
In Biz features Liberty Lake-connected business items. Contact The Splash with business news at editor@libertylakesplash.com.
4/25 Painted Hills Women’s Evening Golf League Flight A: gross, Marie Neumeier, 49; net, Robyn Sciuchetti 37 Flight B: Bev Younglund, 40 Flight C: Jen Jensen, 63 Flight D: Marla Lucas, 64 No handicap: Denise Fridley, 47 Best ball, 44, Robyn Sciuchetti, Diane Perry, Doreen Meltingtallow, Marie Neumeier 5/3 Liberty Lake Women's Golf Club Liberty Cup winner: Frances Martin, net 73 Putting: Flight A: Kathy Brown, 28 Flight B: Chrissie Tamura, 34 Flight C: Marilee Codd, 31 Flight D: Idell Jenicek, 40 5/10 Liberty Lake Women's Golf Club Medal Play: Flight A: gross, 1st place, Gisue Peters, 84; 2nd place, Sandy Mooney, 88; net, 1st place, Jackie Shea, 71; 2nd place, Joyce Skidmore and Patsy Lynn, 76 Flight B: gross, Gloria Cash, 103; net, Sharon Ammon, 80 Flight C: gross, Marilyn Lukes, 104; net, Jody Cantrell, 73 Flight D: gross, Louise Newtson, 104 5/11 Trailhead Ladies Flight A: gross, Marilyn Lukes, 48; net, Joyce Jacobs, 32 Flight B: gross, Shirley Rodman, 49; net, Deanna Hauser, 29 Flight C: gross, Bobbie Larsen, 55; net, Susan Overby, 28 No handicap: gross, Judy Trembly, 55 Chip-in: Joyce Jacobs, #9; Deanna Hauser, #15 5/12 Liberty Lake 9-Hole golf
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Local McDonald’s sees ‘extensive’ remodel By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer
The Liberty Lake McDonald’s is getting a facelift to comply as part of a nationwide effort to update the chain’s look. “It’s quite extensive, really,” McDonald’s Director of Regional Operations Tom Korth said. “Basically you won’t recognize anything from the old McDonald’s when we’re done.” The city issued a permit for the remodel April 19, and Korth said the project should be wrapped up by early August. According to the Chicago Tribune, McDonald’s representatives confirmed a plan earlier this month to revamp 14,000 U.S. restaurants mostly by 2015. The $1 billion project will reportedly update the chain’s familiar look — doing away with the bright reds and
yellows and bringing in muted colors, flat-screen TVs, lounge chairs and electric fireplaces. In Liberty Lake, Korth said the exterior of the building would be updated with a new look, and the back of the building will be extended to add storage space. The interior lobby, play place and restrooms will also be updated with new furnishings. Korth said the remodel also includes a reconfiguring of the drive-thru area to alleviate congestion and add room for a second ordering station. While customers wait for the project to wrap later this summer, Korth said they’ll have to deal with some minor inconveniences. The play place is currently closed, and the drive-thru and lobby area may be closed some during the course of construction.
First flight: gross, Lois Richards, 49; net, Kathy Camyn, 40 Second flight: gross, Sadie Rueckert, 55; net, Darlene Reilly and Lorraine Martin, 39 Third flight: gross, Wilma Capaul, 66; Pat Reiter, 44 Chip-in: Darlene Reilly
The Spokane Area’s Newest KOA Park!
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OPINION
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Letters to the Editor LL best off keeping I-90 interchange at Harvard Road Will you have to take a different route home or to work in the future? You will if the Washington State Department of Transportation adopts either of two plans for the new Interstate 90 interchange. Both concept No. 2 and No. 3 eliminate I-90 access at Harvard Road. People already have enough trouble making it through a parking lot without bumping into each other. This could be crazy. Let’s improve our traffic by getting rid of our main freeway access. Imagine if you are heading to Post Falls from Albertsons. You will no longer have the option of getting on at Harvard but can either head back toward Spokane to the new Henry Road on-ramp via Country Vista or drive down SpeedTrap Alley on Appleway. Perhaps there is some revenue to be made off this plan! Equally baffling is the circuitous route those heading home to the Valley on east Appleway will have to take from Huntwood. They can either turn right onto Harvard, go over the freeway and then left at a new light on Mission, then drive down Mission until they hit the Henry on-ramp, or they can short-cut it through Meadowwood (dodging bikes and kids) over to Country Vista and then head past Home Depot to the freeway. Wonder which of those routes will be used more? Yowza. Thank God the plans aren’t finalized. The period for public comment was just extended and closes in two weeks (email ruddj@wsdot.wa.gov). Tell them to adopt concept No. 1, which replaces the Harvard bridge and maintains the freeway access. And in addition, ei-
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.
ther of the new Henry road interchanges look pretty good at first glance. Just don’t send me on a scavenger hunt when I am trying to get to work.
year. Here’s what you can do:
Steve Shirley
• If you play golf, sign up for our June 4 golf tournament fundraiser at MeadowWood Golf Course. You can sign up as individuals or as foursomes.
Volunteers needed for trail work at Liberty Lake County Park
• If you participate in any of our Liberty Lake activities in the park, come and be generous at the concession trailer all summer long.
Over the past two months, Washington Trails Association has held five work parties in the Liberty Lake County Park. This organization is fully staffed by volunteers who maintain and improve the region’s hiking trails. Anyone who has hiked to the cedars or the waterfall trail knows of the beautiful trails right in our backyard. You also likely observed trails in great need of repair.
• If you plan to have a garage sale on June 11, sign up through The Splash, and you will help with scholarships.
I’m glad to report the trails are much safer thanks to the efforts of the WTA volunteers. However, more work remains, and with maintenance budgets tight or non-existent, volunteer efforts are critical.
• If you have a few extra dollars for a good cause, you can donate directly to our Foundation website, www.libertylakekiwanis.org, using Paypal or by check to Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 384, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. • Finally, you can join Liberty Lake Kiwanis. Our meetings are at 6:45 a.m. in Liberty Lake City Hall each Wednesday. You do not have to attend every meeting to be an active contributor to our activities.
Liberty Lake
Three more work parties are scheduled over the next three weeks, and it would be great to have more Liberty Lake resident representation on the upcoming work parties in the county park. This is our park! The upcoming work parties will be held on Thursday, May 26, Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5. To volunteer, sign up for the day(s) you would like to help at www.wta.org/volunteer/trail-work-parties. I guarantee a great sense of satisfaction as well as a fantastic night of sleep to those who spend a day working on the trails.
Eric Brady
Liberty Lake
Help Kiwanis help students Good people of Liberty Lake, I would like to share with you my frustration as the chairman of the Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Committee. We received and evaluated 42 excellent applications for our annual scholarships. We were able to award 16 scholarships from $1,500 to $500 for a total of $13,000. We could have easily awarded 30 scholarships, but we just didn’t have the funds. Corporate giving was reduced by $6,000, but we were able to with our Foundation fundraisers replace $4,000. However, this need has grown by $20,000 more than we were able to award this year. It was heartbreaking to send out so many “sorry Charlie” letters to many deserving students. We are asking for your help for next
Nick Nickoloff
Scholarship Committee Chairman Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation
Stop running ‘puppy for sale’ ads I wish the Splash would refuse to run “puppies for sale” classified ads. While there are so many dogs at our local shelters desperate for a loving home, it is disgusting for people to be breeding more. By running these ads, you make it cheap and easy for people to keep breeding lit-
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ter after litter. Puppies that aren’t sold in the cute puppy stage end up dumped into our already overburdened shelter system. Keep up the good work of running “free to a good home” ads so people who rescue animals can find them loving homes, but please stop running “puppy for sale” ads.
Bob Anderlik Liberty Lake
Teacher appreciation at GMS a success thanks to supporters First, I would like to thank all the wonderful teachers at Greenacres Middle School for their time and dedication to our children. Awesome job! Thank you, too, to our school administration and support staff. We appreciate all that you do. I would also like to thank a few local businesses in our area that graciously gave donations for door prizes that were given during our Teacher Appreciation Lunch: Starbucks Liberty Lake, Palenque Mexican Restaurant, Clark’s Tire and Automotive, Whistle Stop Coffee Shop, Mega Wash Carwash, Spinal and Sports Care Clinic and The Nail Palace. We appreciate the support that these fine businesses give to our community and school. A big thank you to all the great parents who donated and brought in yummy food for our lunch. The teachers loved it!
Anne Bixby
Greenacres Middle School PTA
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backlash, including potentially offensive prayers. “I think the fear of the possibility that we’d have someone give an offensive prayer is maybe blown out or proportion; … I think if we had a Wiccan or someone from a satanic church want to come to give a prayer, I might be interested in what they had to say,” Beckett said. “I think that there is a risk that we could have religious faiths represented that may be offensive to some. I think that’s part of the risk of having a prayer. I think that’s a risk we need to embrace if we are going to have prayer at a Council meeting.” Beckett stressed he didn’t want the city to have to take on the responsibility of making sure all groups were included, he just wanted to create an open process for
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Calling local high school grads The Splash is featuring high school seniors who live in Liberty Lake in the June 9 issue of the paper. This invitation extends to all graduating seniors who live in the community, regardless of where they attend high school. In order to participate, send a photo along with the graduate’s name, age, parents’ name, school, high school involvement and plans after graduation to editor@libertylakesplash.com. The Splash will follow up with a few additional, lighthearted questions to give readers a glance of the personalities of our local graduates. The deadline to submit information is May 31. Contact 242-7752 or editor@libertylakesplash.com with questions.
Vendors sought for Pavillion Park The Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake is seeking Pavillion Park vendors for the 18th annual Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales on June 11. The registration cost is $50 for each 10-by-10 foot block of space. Food vendors must be properly certified to handle and sell food to the public and must register with the Kiwanis Club to participate in the event. For questions or to register, contact P at Dockrey at 926-3198.
SCOPE welcomes volunteers Liberty Lake SCOPE holds a general meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. The public is invited to attend. This group partners with the Spokane County Sheriff ’s Office and Liberty Lake Police Department to provide a safe living
all groups to participate in if they choose. Community members can expect a final resolution on the issue in the next month. In other business: • Administrative Services Manager Jessica Platt resigned after five years of work with the city. She plans to move to Richland, Wash., to fill a finance director position for the city. • The council passed a resolution granting the right to franchise to XO Communications Services Inc. for the operation of a telecommunications system within the city. • The council passed an ordinance to amend the current budget. The amendment is intended to reflect revenue or expenditure items that occur during the year that were unanticipated during the budgeting process. environment and foster community spirit.
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.
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 484-0600 (calls are confidential).
Advertise your business in the Official Guide for the 18th annual
LIBERTY LAKE COMMUNITY YARD SALES
Seeking a captive audience? Liberty Lake will once again be bursting at the seams for the 18th annual Community Yard Sales June 11, and there’s never been a better opportunity to get your business in front of the throngs of shoppers than being a part of the event’s official map and listings guide. With over 9,000 copies distributed throughout the region, businesses can benefit from being in the guide by: • Welcoming visitors to the community • Advertising the products, services or specials your business has to offer – maybe a coupon to bring people in Saturday while they’re in town? • Reaping the rewards as yard sale-goers peruse over the guide to plan their shopping, not only for the day, but beyond.
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 also is kid friendly. For more information, visit www.spokanemindfulmamas.com.
Toastmasters seeking members Liberty Lake Toastmasters meets weekly from 5:45 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Denny Ashlock 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. For full list of community briefs, visit www.libertylakesplash.com.
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Placing classifieds Classifieds must be placed online at www.libertylakesplash.com or in person at 2310 N. Molter Road, Suite 305. Ads are not accepted by phone, e-mail, fax or postal mail.
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Advertising integrity Inaccurate or decep ve adver sing is never knowingly accepted. Complaints about adver sers should be made in wri ng to the Be er Business Bureau and to adver se@libertylakesplash.com. The Splash is not responsible for the content of or claims made in ads.
AUTOMOBILES 2006 Chrysler Crossfire black, 6-sp manual, 53K miles, well kept, newer rims, tons of extras. Please call, $13,500, Chris at 317-753-4490. ‘98 Lincoln Continental 4-door sedan. Excellent condition, low miles great mpg, always garaged, a real beauty, $5000 - 509-255-6171 for details.
BULLETIN BOARD Children’s clothing donation drive. All sizes needed, especially 4T - SZ 7. Sponsored by Mrs. Gotfredson’s 5th grade class and Inland Northwest Baby. Drop off at Liberty Lake Elementary office by May 23. Thank you. NKBA Palouse Chapter Event - Free -Thursday May 19th, 6pm-9pm, at Prudential Appliance & Builder Center. Open to all those involved in the kitchen & bath industry. RSVP by May 16th to nbkapalousechapter@msn.com.
THANK YOU My family and I went to the park on 5-10-11. Our two year old likes to pull me around through the toys and in the process pulled my wedding ring off! We were frantically trying to find it when three different families assisted us and a gentleman luckily found the ring! We feel so blessed to live in a community full of such wonderful people. Thank you to everyone at the park that day for your honesty and assistance. We can’t imagine living anywhere else! Scottie and Janelle
classifieds garage, pool! Washer, dryer, fridge included! Available right away. $40/month covers: water, sewer, garbage, yard maintenance. Call Joel, 509-868-5264.
Mountain Buggy Urban Elite stroller with accessories, $250, 951-0506.
818 N Tanglewood 3-bed, 2-bath. Move in ready with all appliances! Beautifully upgraded, landscaped, premier neighborhood, centrally located. Must see! $1,195 + $1,145 deposit. Contact Call Realty, 921-9898.
Task Force 12-amp 20” cut electric 3 in 1 mulching push mower - paid $200 will take $75. Craftsman 54” workbench with ball bearing drawers, light and electric plugs -paid $425 will take $100. Call 509-9999423 for more info.
For sale or rent: Bungalow w/ Wicomico Beach rights, cozy/quiet neighborhood, 2-bedroom/1-bath, W/D, fenced yard, carport, newly tiled kitchen/sink, no pets/ smoking. W/S incl. Available now $900/mo., Call for more info 951-0901. Newer Townhouse 2-bed, 2-bath, office, covered porch, 2-car garage, upgrades throughout, Granite and tile kitchen includes all appliances and WD too! $1025 plus $995 deposit. Contact Call Realty 921-9898.
QUIET RETREAT 1168 sqft 2-br/1-bath apt, washer/dryer, fireplace, dishwasher, carport, dock, large patio overlooking the lake. w/s/g included, $850. Woodlake Village Apts, 23310 E Inlet Dr, 255-9955. Available 2nd week of June.
FURNITURE Simmons couch/sofa. I bought it brand new only 8 months ago for $500. Still in very new condition. Rarely used, asking $250, 509-474-0043. Solid oak dining room set. Excellent condition. Oval table with 24” leaf, 72”x44”. Queen Anne style table and chair legs. 4 side chairs and 2 captains, $475. Call 922-3445.
GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE Shabby Chic decor, vintage dishes, lots of craft & wood supplies, fun & unique items at garage sale prices! 1503 S. Liberty Dr. Friday the 20th only, 9-2pm.
HELP WANTED NANNY NEEDED We are in need of a nanny (licensed), M-F, 7-5. Please call Kim Or Des, 509-924-6445.
NEED WORK DONE? 2 responsible college students from Liberty Lake willing to perform any task. Yard work, painting, staining, and cleaning. Have truck will haul. Call Colby or Braden 509-251-0881 or 509-263-0738
LOST & FOUND Found Jet Ski dock, Liberty Lake. Call Paul, 998-9802. Lost - Approx. 10x20 Cedar log dock section with a purple line attached, has been astray for about six weeks. Call 255-6171. Thanks. Lost female black cat with white on chest. Declawed. Lost April 26 at corner of Meyers Ct and Maxwell. Name is Shayla. Call 217-0225 if found or seen.
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ZUMBA CLUB @ THE HUB Zumba w/ friends, Friday, May 20th 7-8:30pm at the HUB Sports Center. $10 at the door or advance $7.50, www.fitnessbyemily.com. Call Emily for more info, 509499-9906
FOR RENT $875 - 2 story townhouse, 2-bed 1.5-bath in Liberty Lake. New carpet, new paint, gas fireplace, 2-car
MOWER AND WORKBENCH
Pegperego convertible toddler car seat with accessories, $120, 951-0506.
REAL ESTATE BY OWNER 4 Bedroom, 2.5 bath, awesome house with park-like backyard, many amenities, must see at this price - $239,900 - 1118 N Drury Ct - Call 510-507-3082. LIBERTY LAKE VILLAS 2-bedroom 2-bath. Prime location #477. Pool, garage and upgrades. $129,900, agent, 208-704-5400. LLAKE UPGRADED GOLF CONDO Best value in L. Lake, Woodlands 2-bed, 2-bath, 1050 sq/ft, 2.5-car, fireplace, near beach and golf. Treed and quiet, $119,900. 103 S Neyland #2, 208-704-5400, agent.
RECREATION 54 used golf carts, all makes, gas & elect. from $995$2995, will trade & finance, 999-8989. New and used street legal golf carts, only at Odyssey Sports. Used gas and electric carts starting at $995, Hayden ID, 208-762-4662.
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 International Airport (GEG) $40 one way or $75 roundtrip. We accept reservations, 509-270-3115 (Tom’s Flat Rate Taxi). Celestial Lawns - experienced yard man and responsible Eagle Scout desires to cut your grass. Usually $20 to $25 per lawn. Please call Dallin at 509703-0350. CLEANING SERVICE Fast, reliable, all natural products, competitive rates, references. Willing to go the extra mile. Call 509-496-1370.
HEINZ PAINTING & HANDYMAN BBB accredited, hardworking, honest, on time, and quality work. Dave Heinz, 509-953-8093. Schedule your free estimate today! Licensed, bonded & insured, Heinzph924bw.
Free small serviceberry tree. Has white flowers in springtime, grows to medium size, 509-927-5976. German trike by Kettler with rubber tires, $40, 9510506. German trike by Kettler with rubber tires, $40, 9510506. Kids bike with training wheels, $15, 951-0506. Kids bike with training wheels, $15, 951-0506. Mountain Buggy Urban Elite stroller with accessories, $250, 951-0506.
HOME REPAIRS/REMODEL All indoor/outdoor construction needs! No job is too big or too small. Local references available! Licensed and bonded, Cookbc*22916. Cook Brothers Construction - Call Ken at 991-1667 for free estimates.
HOUSECLEANING Experienced house cleaner. I am reliable and efficient with great references. I charge $15 an hour. Call Teresa, 509-926-3812.
IN-HOME COMPUTER REPAIR Find out why your neighbors are calling us first. Experienced, Comptia certified technician. Schedule now for same-week service (nights and weekends, too). No travel surcharges. 509-315-1144; farquhartech.com. Krogseth & Son Concrete, 35 years experience: floors, drives, exposed aggregate, sidewalks, city approaches, steps, bobcat work, stamp/decorative, free estimates, family owned & operated, 509-226-5011 or 509-8389747.
LAWN CARE ORGANIC MICRO-CUT. Why settle for the “cheapest in town” when for a competitive price you can have the best in town! Call CJ at Organic Micro-cut for your free quote today! 509-863-8894.
LAWNMOWER REPAIR Joel’s Lawnmower Repair repairing both riding and walk-behind lawnmowers, garden tillers and most power equipment. Pickup and delivery available. Factory Trained Technician. Licensed and insured. Call 924-5396. M-F 10-6, Sat 9-12, closed Sundays.
MOW MONKEY Max Ralph, hard working high school student, back again to take care of your lawncare needs. Also good at landscaping and grunt work. Reasonable pricing, 509-496-6373.
NORTHWEST PAINTING Residential repaint specialists. All phases of interior and exterior painting. Premium warranteed paint used on all projects. Many local references. Fully insured. Estimates are always free, 509-622-2999.
NOW OPEN HEART CAPTIONS Come visit our store at 1310 N Mullan Rd. We offer custom decorative signs, wall art, stick figure families and much more! We are also on the web: www.heartcaptions.com, phone: 210-2245.
See CLASSIFIEDS, page 23
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.
Combi, combo infant car seat with stroller black/red, $100, 951-0506. Crib mattress gently used $50, 951-0506.
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.
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Combi, combo infant car seat with stroller black/red, $100, 951-0506.
Crib mattress gently used $50, 951-0506.
EVENTS
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AAA Insurance Agency 9 Affordable Arborist Tree Care 5 Avista 5 Bestway Lawn & Tree Care 6 C21 Beutler & Associates - Gary Hansen 7 Calvary Chapel Christian School 6 Calvary Chapel Christian School - VBS 11 Cancer Patient Care 11 Chalpin Fitness 7 Chamberlain, Dr. Dan 2 Crazy Beagle Coffee Company 8 Cullings Family Dentistry 5 Dorsey Auto Sales 7 Evergreen Fountains 9
Good Samaritan Society Spokane Valley 10 Healthy Living Liberty Lake 11 Inland Imaging 9 John L. Scott Real Estate - Pam Fredrick 8 Kiwanis of Liberty Lake - Golf Scramble 14 Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales 15 Liberty Lake Family & Sports Medicine 8 Liberty Lake Family Dentistry 3 Liberty Lake Orthodontics 3 Liberty Lake Pet Sitters & Pooper Scoopers 14 Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District 4 Liberty Lashes 8 Northern Quest Resort & Casino 24 NW Tailoring 15
The Plant Farm 10 R’n R RV 5 Relay For Life 17 Sayre and Sayre 19 Simonds Dental Group 3 Sleep City 3 Spokane Internal Medicine 7 Spokane Transit Authority 7 Spokane Valley Cosmetic Laser Center 19 STCU 5 Sterling Savings Bank 24 Therapeutic Associates 2 Tire Rama 11 Wittkopf Landscape Supplies 2
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PACIFIC LAWN MAINTENANCE Power raking/core aerating/complete weekly lawn maintenance and fertilizing. Serving Liberty Lake area for over ten years. Guaranteed lowest rates in town. Will meet or beat any competitors written bid. Great spring specials going on now. Call today for a free estimate. Pacific Lawn Maintenance, 509-218-1775.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION Tile, laminate, vinyl and carpet. Prosource member. Free estimates. Larry and Lillie, 9938814. Remodeling contractor: Licensed and bonded, Peterc*152re. 24 years experience, references. Decks, patios, garages, roofing, sheetrock taping and texturing, minor plumbing. All your remodeling needs. Call Bruce, 710-4541. SEVENTH MOWING FREE (First 15 customers only). Affordable lawn maintenance by a local Greenhouse/ nursery college student with experience mowing, trimming, edging, yard cleanup. Free estimates. Call anytime, 509-496-0487.
SPRING CONTAINER GARDENS Create a welcoming entry this spring and be the envy of your friends & neighbors. September Jem Gardens & Designs can create beautiful container gardens for your entry & outdoor living spaces. Designs can be specialized for residential & commercial spaces. Free estimates. Call Jamie at 509-723-8020 or e-mail sjgd@mac.com to get started.
WE BUILD DECKS 25 years experience. We are licensed, bonded and insured. Our business is based on honesty, quality work and reasonable prices. If we can help with your project, please call Rob, 226-2661.
WINDOW WASHING Pristine “clearly the best”. Window washing specializing in residential, commercial and new construction. Free estimates, guaranteed best prices, fully insured and licensed. Your Liberty Lake neighbor. Call 710-5196.
ZUMBA BOOTCAMP KIDFIT Summer’s almost here! New earlier classes! Zumba, Bootcamp, Personal Training, Nutrition Coaching & Kidfit Classes @ the HUB Sports Center. Visit www.fitnessbyemily.com or call Emily, 499-9906.
WANTED Looking to rent Liberty Lake 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom house or condo. Prefer some yard, garage, under $1000/mo. Looking to rent late July, early August. Call Chris at 317-753-4490. New dentist looking to rent home mid to late June. Married w/ new baby. Prefer 3 to 4 bedrooms around $1500 (1-2 yr lease). No pets/non-smokers, 206-3516940.
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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MEDICAL MANAGEMENT Careers start here - Get connected online. Attend college on your own time. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 800-481-9409, www.CenturaOnline.com.
DIVORCE $135. $165 with children. No court appearances. Complete preparation. Includes, custody, support, property division and bills. BBB member. 503772-5295, www.paralegalalternatives.com, divorce@ usa.com.
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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE In the Matter of the Estate of:
No. 11-4-00545-5
BEVERLY JANE BERGSTROM,
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)
Deceased.
The person named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent 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 at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original claim with the Court. 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(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this 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 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication:
May 12, 2011
Personal Representative:
Barbara Bergstrom
Attorney for Personal Representative: Sean P. Boutz, WSBA #34164 Attorneys for Personal Representative EVANS, CRAVEN & LACKIE, P.S. 818 W. Riverside, Suite 250 Spokane, WA 99201-0910 (509) 455-5200
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