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Former Spokesman-Review writer Dan Hansen now works in Liberty Lake as the senior communications officer for Spokane Teachers Credit Union. Hansen covered the Liberty Lake area in the years before incorporation as a reporter for the Spokesman’s Spokane Valley bureau.
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If you recall reading an especially creative advertisement for a certain downtown Spokane retailer in the late 1980s, chances are that Dan Hansen wrote it. Hansen began his career as a communicator in the copywriting office of the Crescent Department Store in 1986 after moving with his wife, Pam, from the Seattle area. He would go on to establish himself as one of the region’s most accomplished journalists, working 21 years for the Spokesman-Review before leaving in 2009 to accept a job with the Spokane Teachers Credit Union as a senior communications officer. These days, from the SCTU home office on Signal Road in Liberty Lake, Hansen types up press releases, sends out internal communications and churns out copy for a daily e-newsletter. The work may not be the same as covering local government or the environment as he did for years with the Review, but Hansen said the job has different rewards. “I loved working at the newspaper, and I wouldn’t have left unless I’d found another company that was engaged in the community and making a difference,” he said. After contributing freelance articles to
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community Community Briefs Last chance: Registration deadline for yard sale is Friday The deadline to register for the 19th annual Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales is Friday. Registration details are online at www.libertylakesplash.com/ yardsales or on page 17 of this week’s Splash. One name among all registered homes will be drawn to win $500 toward a set of new tires from Clark’s Tire and Automotive. The official guide to the event will be included in next week’s Splash, and the Yard Sales will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9. Commercial vendors interested in participating in the event with a space at Pavillion Park should contact Pat Dockrey at 926-3198 or pdockrey@gmail.com.
Liberty Lake Days vendor applications due today Individuals and businesses wishing to participate in Liberty Lake Days, July 2728, with a display or vendor booth must apply for a special event permit through the city by today (Thursday). Additionally, sponsorship support is needed for prize, supply, activity donations and carnival game operations. The carnival games and contests for Liberty Lake Days are free, and participants will receive tickets to redeem for prizes at a prize booth. A list of sponsors for Liberty Lake Days will be posted at the event and on the city website. Special event permit applications are available at www.libertylakewa.gov/liberty_lake_days. To be considered, they must be turned in at City Hall today (Thursday). Booth spaces will be filled on a first come, first served basis, and the city will determine booth location. For more information, call 755-6700.
Different Not Less Q&A today Different Not Less, a support group for families with autism, is holding a question and answer session with a physical therapist today (Thursday) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. For more information, call 230-6771.
Calendar Kiwanis Scramble is Saturday The ninth annual Liberty Lake Kiwanis Golf Scramble will be held Saturday at MeadowWood Golf Course in Liberty Lake with proceeds benefiting the club’s scholarship program. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, a cart and lunch. The local chapter of Kiwanis has provided more than $110,000 in scholarships over the years, and the tournament is its biggest scholarship fundraiser. To learn more, visit www.libertylakekiwanis.org.
City registering summer camps The city of Liberty Lake is currently registering participants ages 5 to 11 for CHILL Summer Day Camp. CHILL is a summer day camp program where campers participate in numerous activities ranging from arts and crafts to sports, swimming, gardening, games and field trips. Camps run weekly June 18Aug. 24 from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Rates are $950 for the entire summer or $100 per week. Multi-child rates are also available. For more information, call Recreation Coordinator Michelle Griffin at 755-6726 or visit www.libertylakewa.gov/CHILL.
Relay seeking more teams Teams are sought to participate in the second annual Liberty Lake Relay For Life, planned for July 20-21 at the Meadowwood Technology Campus, 2100 N. Molter Road. Any team that recruits a new team will be put into a drawing to get a Relay basket, and team captains that have representation at team captain meetings will receive a ticket in the drawing as well. The winner will be drawn at bank night July 12. Teams may register online at www.relayforlife.org/libertylakewa. Creating a team commits two team captains to raise a total of at least $35, and team members can sign up to join at any time with a $10 commitment.
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MAY 31 Noon: Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary meeting, Meadowwood Technology Campus Liberty Room, 2100 N. Molter Road 6 to 8 p.m.: Different Not Less meeting, Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. JUNE 2 8 a.m.: Liberty Lake Kiwanis Scholarship Scramble, MeadowWood Golf Course, 24501 E. Valleyway Ave. 9 a.m.: Run for the Son, Rockin’ B Ranch, at Interstate 90 exit 299 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Liberty Lake Farmers Market, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane JUNE 4 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Liberty Lake Senior Lunch Program, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Dr. JUNE 5 7 p.m.: Liberty Lake City Council meeting, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Dr. JUNE 6 6:45 a.m.: Liberty Lake Kiwanis meeting, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Dr. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Liberty Lake Senior Lunch Program, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Dr. 5:45 p.m.: Liberty Lake Toastmasters, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. 6:30 p.m.: SCOPE meeting, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive JUNE 7 Noon: Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary meeting, Meadowwood Technology Campus Liberty Room, 2100 N. Molter Road 6:30 p.m.: Liberty Lake Municipal Library board meeting, Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave.
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Police Report The following incidents, arrests, calls for service and citations were reported by the Liberty Lake Police Department May 2128. Information regarding calls for service and citations was not available by Splash press deadline.
Incidents and arrests • Underage party — At 12:45 a.m. May 27, LLPD received report of a large underage drinking party at the 23000 block of East Sinto Avenue. Officers arrived in the area and noticed several vehicles parked in the roadway near the residence. Officers couldn’t get anyone to respond to the door at the residence. Several vehicles were ticketed for parking violations, and one vehicle was towed for blocking the roadway. • Rape — At 6:45 p.m. May 21, LLPD received a report of a date rape that occurred on May 19. The case was forwarded to Detective Ray Bourgeois for follow-up investigation. • Suspicious circumstances — At 1:45 a.m. May 21, LLPD was dispatched to a suspicious circumstances call at the 1700 block of North Aladdin Road. A caller reported a vehicle parked in an open garage, and the lights on the vehicle were left on. The officer attempted to contact the homeowner but did not get a response. • Theft — At 8 p.m. May 22, LLPD received a report of a license plates theft at the 1200 block of North Liberty Lake Road. The complainant reported that while the vehicle was parked in the parking lot of Safeway, unknown suspects removed both license plates from the vehicle. The license plates were entered into a national computer system as stolen. • Welfare check — At 7 a.m. May 21, LLPD was dispatched on a welfare check at the 26000 block of East Appleway Avenue. It was reported that a male subject was near the roadway with a bicycle, and it appeared the subject’s clothes were soaking wet, the person was having trouble standing and was hitchhiking. The officer arrived in the area but did not locate the subject. • Malicious mischief — At 5:15 p.m. May 23, patrolling officers observed plywood had been removed from the entrance of the building at Rocky Hill Park. The officers entered the building and did not locate anyone, but noted that someone appeared to have attempted to remove wiring from the building. • Suspended license — A 28-year-old Spokane Valley man was arrested at 7:30 p.m. May 22 at Liberty Lake Road and Interstate 90 for driving with a suspended license. • Concealed weapon — At 9:55 a.m. May 22, LLPD was dispatched to the 300
block of South Legend Tree Lane for a report of a person with a weapon. The complainant reported he was doing construction on a home in the area, and the homeowner was complaining about the quality of the work. The homeowner had a gun in a holster under his shirt, and as the argument got heated, the complainant reported that the homeowner lifted up his shirt several times, exposing the gun. The complainant felt threatened and called 911. Upon arrival, officers contacted the homeowner, who still had the gun in his possession and under his shirt. He did have a concealed pistol license. The homeowner denied intentionally displaying the handgun. The case was forwarded to the Spokane County Prosecutor for review. • Malicious mischief — At 8:15 a.m. May 22, LLPD received report of a malicious mischief incident at the 24000 block of East Hawkstone Loop. The complainant reported that sometime between May 18 and 19, unknown suspects caused damage to his vehicle parked in the parking lot by scratching it with an item. He also stated that sometime during the weekend, unknown suspects damaged the lock to his door by putting glue inside of the locking mechanism. • Suspended license — A 33-year-old Spokane Valley woman was arrested at 6:50 a.m. at the 22400 block of East Appleway Avenue for driving with a suspended license. • Suspended license — A 21-year-old Spokane woman was arrested at 12:10 p.m. at Liberty Lake Road and Appleway Avenue for driving with a suspended license. • Suspended license — A 35-year-old Post Falls man was arrested at 1:15 p.m. at Liberty Lake Road and I-90 for driving with a suspended license. • Suspended license — A 32-yearold Medical Lake man was arrested at 6:30 p.m. at Harvard Road and Mission Avenue for driving with a suspended license. • Suspended license — A 21-year-old Spokane Valley man was arrested at 10:15 p.m. at Liberty Lake Road and I-90 for driving with a suspended license. • Suspended license — A 22-year-old Spokane Valley man was arrested at 11:15 p.m. at Liberty Lake Road and I-90 for driving with a suspended license. • DUI — A 73-year-old Spokane Valley man was arrested at 10:15 p.m. at Liberty Lake Road and I-90 for DUI. • Suspicious circumstances — At 3:30 a.m. May 24, a patrolling officer noticed a suspicious circumstances situation at the 19600 block of East Cataldo Road. The officer noticed that several RVs ap-
peared to have been entered, several battery compartments were open and several of the units had missing batteries. • Narcotics activity — At 9:30 p.m. May 24, LLPD received a report of a narcotics activity complaint at Pavillion Park. The complainant reported two teenage male subjects attempted to sell marijuana to her 12-year-old daughter. The complainant was able to provide a description and license plate of the vehicle that the teens were in at the park. Officers checked the area and were able to stop the vehicle at Mission Avenue and Holl Road. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for driving with a suspended license. When questioned about the narcotics activity, the subject told officers that he asked the kids in the park if they did drugs but wasn’t trying to sell or give them any. The other teen was released to his mother. • Suspicious circumstances — At 11:05 p.m. May 24, LLPD was dispatched to a suspicious circumstances call at the 23000 block of East Boone Avenue. A complainant reported that the neighbor’s garage door was open, and the garage light was flashing on and off, but no one was around. The officer checked the garage and didn’t notice anything out of place. Officers were unable to make contact with the homeowner but were able to secure the garage door. • Suspicious circumstances — At 12:15 a.m. May 25, LLPD received a report of suspicious circumstances along mile-marker 5 of the Centennial Trail. The complainant reported that a male subject was lying near the trail, and there was a small campfire nearby. Officers located the subject, who stated he was homeless and camping on the trail and made a fire to keep warm. The subject was identified and warned about the violations. • False alarm — At 5:15 a.m. May 24, LLPD was dispatched to a commercial alarm at the 22900 block of East Appleway Avenue. The responding officer checked the business and determined it was secure. • Suspended license — A 29-year-old Liberty Lake woman was arrested at 12:50 a.m. at Mission Avenue and Harvard Road for driving with a suspended license. • Theft — At 5:30 a.m. May 26, LLPD received a report of a suspicious vehicle that was driving around the area of Trent and Starr Road in Newman Lake. The complainant reported the subjects had a trailer with jet skis on it, and he thought they were possibly stolen. The complainant continued to follow the suspicious vehicle and updated officers on the loca-
tion. During this time, the complainant witnessed the vehicle stop and two men, the driver and a passenger, unloaded the trailer on the side of the road and drove off quickly. The caller continued to follow the vehicle until LLPD officers located the suspects. The driver and passenger were both detained. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was arrested for three outstanding warrants out of Spokane County. The passenger, a 37-year-old man, was found to have drug paraphernalia in his pocket. It was also determined the jet skis and trailer were stolen earlier that morning from Post Falls. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene and took custody of the subjects. • Suspended license — A 19-year-old Spokane Valley man was arrested at 6:45 p.m. May 25 at the 400 block of North Garry Road for driving with a suspended license. • DUI — A 50-year-old Spokane Valley man was arrested at 7:45 p.m. May 26 at Sprague Avenue and Liberty Lake Road for DUI and driving with a suspended license. • Suspicious person — At 9:50 p.m. May 27, LLPD was dispatched to the 23000 block of East Boone Avenue for a subject seen trying to kick in a front door of a residence and open it, before fleeing from the area on foot. The witness was unable to provide a description of the subject. Officers arrived in the area but did not locate anyone. • Fight — At 3:25 a.m. May 27, LLPD was dispatched to the 22800 block of East Country Vista Drive for a fight in progress in the parking lot. A caller reported approximately six subjects physically fighting. Arriving officers saw several people in the parking lot who heard the commotion, but no one saw anything. No victims or suspects could be identified. • Theft — At 11:30 p.m. May 26, LLPD received a report of a vehicle theft where the victim lives in Liberty Lake, but the car was stolen while in Spokane. The complainant stated that an acquaintance wanted to drive his car. He got in the car with her and allowed her to drive it. When they stopped at a gas station near Spokane, the complainant got out of the car to go inside, and the acquaintance drove off in the car. The vehicle was entered as stolen. • Fraud — At 6:30 p.m. May 28, LLPD received a report of a fraud at the 22800 block of East Country Vista Drive. The complainant reported she received notice that two transactions were made on her debit card without her authorization. The purchases were made in Pennsylvania. The case was assigned to Bourgeois for follow-up.
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City union goes to employee vote, could form June 14 By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer
Progress on unionizing city employees reached a milestone last week: Ballots on the matter went out to city employees May 23. Votes are due back in Olympia June 13, and the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) will certify results at 9 a.m. June 14. “It’s been an interesting week in Liberty Lake,” said Bill Keenan, a representative from Council2, the potential union. “The day before ballots went out, the city sent out notices to employees for three mandatory meetings. I’m not going to try to sugar coat it, but basically they were to convince the employees of the errors of their ways and why they shouldn’t vote for the union.” According to Keenan, the meetings were deemed an illegal move by the city. He sent a letter to the city and after “a back-and-forth,” the meetings moved to optional after-hours sessions. “The city has gone to unprecedented lengths to keep this union from forming,” Keenan said. “I’ve definitely never seen anything like this before.” Interim City Administrator Mike Cecka said his intent in scheduling the initial meetings during work hours was to make them convenient and easy for employees to attend. He also cited confusion over the rule, which prohibits anything considered campaigning within 24 hours of the election. Cecka explained the city’s understanding was that the Election Day would be considered June 13. Cecka said the rescheduled informational meetings would discuss “factual things to consider before they vote.” “If the city operated in an illegal or inappropriate manner, it needs to be identified, and the city needs to be held accountable,” Liberty Lake City Council member Josh Beckett said. Keenan did say a positive development in the process was reaching an agreement on who could be included in the union. Previous negotiations stalled progress until early May, when all but one or two employees were left in question. At that point, he said unionizing could move forward and a hearing would follow on the remaining contested employees, but that will no longer be necessary. He said 21 employees were included in the union election out of 25 who were part of the original paperwork. If a new union is successfully certified, he said the city would be required to maintain the status quo in the workplace
for the next 12 months, and any changes to the status quo would have to be negotiated. Keenan said employees typically form unions to improve their voice involving working conditions. “I support whatever the outcome is,” Beckett said. “Whether you’re in a union or not, you’re going to be paid what you deserve to be paid. Otherwise, it’s giving 21 people a voice who feel they don’t have one on their own.”
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Mayor Steve Peterson disputed Keenan’s claim that the city was taking unprecedented steps to block the union. “It’s not unprecedented to point out what employees have right now and what the union has historically achieved in benefits,” Peterson said. “We’re just trying to present the facts. We’re not going to fire anyone for joining a union.” Peterson added that the city provided PERC with the relevant information they requested, including a complete list of municipal employees and a rundown of staff who would normally be excluded from a union, such as department directors and part-time workers. Peterson pointed out that the police department union was organized during his initial term and said no layoffs have occurred at City Hall while he has been mayor.
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“We have good working conditions, good benefits,” Peterson said. “Raises have been given, promotions have been made.”
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Paperwork filed with PERC shows the proposed union originally included 25 employees, including finance, police support staff, community development and the library. The unit would encompass all municipal employees with the exception of police officers, directors and confidential employees. A separate bargaining unit already represents police officers.
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To initiate the unionizing process, Keenan said a majority of the city employees first had to sign authorization cards, which are kept confidential, to prove they want to form a union. Council2 currently represents employees throughout the region, including city employees in Spokane Valley, Spokane, Cheney, Airway Heights and Medical Lake, as well as Spokane County employees and employees at KSPS-TV and Spokane Housing Authority. Splash Editor Craig Howard contributed to the reporting of this story.
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Pavillion Park events highlight Liberty Lake summer schedule By Craig Howard Splash Editor
About a month after all the decorations are stowed away from the Friends of Pavillon Park Holiday Ball, work begins in earnest on the schedule for the parks’ traditional Summer Concert Series. According to Josh Schluter, FOPP president, aligning the agenda for the series “takes up the majority of the budget,” with the typical lineup featuring four concerts, a performance of “Shakespeare in the Park” and an array of movies balanced out over the summer calendar. “We focus on getting one local, one regional and one national band, in addition to the Spokane Symphony,” Schluter said. The fact that the entire block of entertainment does not include ticket prices has always been another plus for attendees from all over the region, Schluter said. “The community has always been supportive and appreciative of the fact that these are free events,” he said. Funding for the schedule is made possible by the FOPP December fundraiser, sponsorships and reimbursements from the city of Liberty Lake’s tourism fund. Finalizing a roster that earns the applause of a considerable and diverse audience is one of the group’s central challenges each year, Schluter said.
“The goal is to find a good mix of something for everyone,” he said. This summer, the committee appears to have done its job, including the staging of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” on Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. The musical parade begins on Independence Day with a pair of lively bands, starting with Big Hair, a ‘70s and ‘80s cover band, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Spokane-based Men in the Making will follow, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. with their popular set list from the ‘50s through the ‘80s accompanied by imaginative stage antics. On Aug. 4, emerging British blues guitarist Oli Brown will bring his original songs to the Pavillion Park stage, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The headliner that evening will be Peter Rivera, founding singer and drummer of the popular 1970s band Rare Earth and a successful solo artist. The series winds down with the annual Labor Day weekend appearance by the Spokane Symphony on Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. Schluter said the orchestra typically draws around 4,000 for a show that generally features a mix of classical standards, patriotic tunes and pop favorites. While the movies and pocket park concerts for this summer had not been finalized by press time this week, the dates will fall on July 6-7, 21-28, Aug. 10-11, 17 and 24. Films begin at dusk.
Summer Community Calendar of Events Compiled by Craig Howard, Kelly Moore and kelli dexter
JUNE June 2 | Run for the Son 9 a.m., Rockin’ B
Ranch, exit 299, Stateline/Liberty Lake. 3.1-mile run/walk and celebration of faith. Registration is $10 for all ages, and participants receive a keepsake T-shirt. For more: www.libertycross.org
June 2 | Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Golf Scramble
8 a.m. shotgun start, MeadowWood Golf Course, 24501 E. Valleyway, Liberty Lake. Benefits scholarships for local students. $75 individual; $300 foursome. For more: www. libertylakekiwanis.org
June 6, 13, 20 & 27 | Corporate Cup
HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo, Liberty Lake. Round up a team from your company and compete in the inaugural tournament featuring volleyball, basketball, dodgeball and Zumba (respectively). Businesses can field a team for all nights or just pick or choose tournaments of interest. June 27 Zumba night benefits Blessings Under the Bridge. For more: 927-0602 or www.
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June 8 | MDA Golf Tournament 1 p.m.,
MeadowWood Golf Course, 24501 E. Valleyway Ave., Liberty Lake. This four-person golf scramble event benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association. For more: 325-3747
June 9 | Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 19th annual celebration of bargain shopping is expected to include more than 200 homes as well as additional vendors in Pavillon Park.
This year, the Kiwanis-sponsored event will include Pavillion Park -based yard sale sites. All Registered homes will also be entered in a drawing to win $500 toward a set of new tires from Clark’s Tire and Automotive. For more: www.libertylakesplash.com/yardsales
June 9-10 | Hoopfirst HUB Sports Center,
19619 E. Cataldo, Liberty Lake. This 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament will include participants from grades 4-12. For more: 927-0602 or www. hubsportscenter.org
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Friends of Pavillion Park will deliver summer entertainment again this year with an encore for Shakespeare in the Park (at top), the Montana acting troop who debuted last year, as well as a longtime FOPP favorite, crowd-pleasing, wardrobe-laden Spokane band Men in the Making. The summer events extend throughout the community, such as the annual Italian Festival at the Liberty Lake Farmers Market (at left), which lands on July 28 this year.
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The Spokane Symphony performs at Pavillion Park during last year’s Lud Kramer Memorial Concert Sept. 3. The symphony will return again this year Sept. 1.
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Plans taking shape for Spokane Valley Tech Aerospace class to launch earlier than anticipated By Josh Johnson Splash staff writer
Momentum toward transforming a former Spokane Valley retail building into a unique educational campus is continuing and — in some cases — accelerating, the Central Valley School District board of directors learned Tuesday. Board members were able to check out initial design plans for Spokane Valley Tech at their meeting, where they also learned that a cornerstone course offering planned for the site, aerospace manufacturing, would launch earlier than anticipated with a fall class. CVSD spokesperson Melanie Rose said a grant that will strengthen the aerospace program required it to be operational for the full school year, so the class will be held in the shop at West Valley High School in the fall until Spokane Valley Tech is ready for students in January 2013. West Valley and Central Valley are joined by the East Valley and Freeman school districts in a cooperative agreement to operate Spokane Valley Tech, which will serve as a branch campus to the NEWTECH Skills Center in Spokane. Central Valley serves as the host district in the arrangement. CVSD Superintendent Ben Small said the required approval of the cooperative agreement has been received from NEWTECH and the state’s Office
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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.
City offers tax rebate Low-income senior or low-income disabled residents living within the city limits of Liberty Lake may qualify for a rebate of the utility taxes they paid in 2011. For more information, go to www.libertylakewa.gov or call the city treasurer at 755-6720.
City hosts Senior Lunch The Senior Lunch Program in Liberty Lake is served Mondays and Wednesdays. Seniors age 60 and older are invited at 11
of Superintendent of Public Instruction. CVSD board members added their unanimous approval of the agreement Tuesday. When operational, Spokane Valley Tech is slated to provide a nearby outlet for high school students to seek training in specialized skills that prepare them for a transition into college or a career, Rose said. The aerospace and advanced manufacturing component at West Valley will initially have room for 20 students and will expand after moving to Spokane Valley Tech in January. At that time, satellite courses offered by NEWTECH in fire science and cosmetology will relocate to the new campus. The first phase of the renovation of the old building will wrap up in September 2013, when biomedical and engineering programs operated through Project Lead The Way move to the campus. Spokane Valley Tech will be located in the former Rite Aid building at the southeast corner of Sprague and University in Spokane Valley. Gary Johnson, a principal with Architects West of Coeur d’Alene, the design firm tabbed for the project, presented a slide show displaying possible floor plans and renderings to the board. Johnson said plans should be ready to go out for construction bids by mid to late July. Rose said the partner districts are busy getting the word out about the sooner-thanexpected availability of the aerospace class. Interested students, including those from home schools or private schools, should contact their school counselor or a local school district office for more information.
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CALENDAR Continued from page 8 June 16 | Summer reading registration kickoff Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123
E. Mission Ave. Programs will be available for children and adults, running through Aug. 11. For more: 232-2510
June 23 | Lego Mindstorm Robot Class
10:30 a.m. to noon, Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Class for ages 9-14, registration required. For more: 232-2510
June 23 | Art at the Market Liberty Lake Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane
June 28 | “E.T.” Family Movie Night 6:30 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. For more: 232-2510
JULY July 4 | Fourth of July parade The 24th annual Fourth of July parade will be staged by a group of local volunteers in the Alpine Shores neighborhood. Games, music and other festivities continue afterward at Alpine Shores Park. Parade time and further details will be announced closer to the event. Contributions to the parade group are welcome. For more: 255-6839 July 4 | Pavillion Park Summer Concert Series: Big Hair Revolution & Men in the Making 5 to 9:30 p.m., Pavillion Park, 727 N.
Molter Road.
July 4 | Fourth of July Fireworks At dusk
(usually about 10:10 p.m.), the communityfunded fireworks show launches from a floating dock on Liberty Lake. Private gatherings around the lake and Pavillion Park are good places to take in the holiday-capping show. Contributions to the Liberty Lake Fireworks Fund can be mailed to P.O. Box 430, Liberty Lake, WA 99019.
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In 2012, summer will once again offer a lot in Liberty Lake, including (clockwise from top left) the Liberty Lake Loop, annual fireworks, pie-eating contests, a return appearance by Peter Rivera and weekly festivities at the Liberty Lake Farmers Market.
July 5 | Family Game Night 6 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. For more: 232-2510
July 7 | Liberty Lake Loop 8 a.m., starts
and ends at Pavillion Park. This four-mile fun run follows a scenic (and sometimes hilly) course of paved roads. A kids’ race follows at 9:30 a.m. around Liberty Lake Elementary School. Pre-registration of $20 with a shirt and $10 without for this 15th annual event must be turned in by June 27. Entry will be available at local businesses and in the June 14 and 21 issues of The Splash. Race-day registration will be available for $15 at Pavillion Park. For more: www.pavillionpark.org
July 7 & 8 | Liberty Lake Jr. Classic 2
p.m., MeadowWood Golf Course and Liberty Lake Golf Course. This two-day tournament s is part of the Junior Golf Northwest Tour and is open to junior golfers of all abilities. Registration closes July 2 and includes range balls, awards dinner and tee prizes. Fore more: www. juniorgolftournorthwest.com
July 8 | Valley Girl Triathlon 7:45 a.m.,
For more: 232-2510
starts near Molter Road and Inlet Drive. The sold out sprint-distance triathlon for women features a 1/3-mile swim, 12-mile bike and 3-mile run in Liberty Lake. For more: www.valleygirltri.com
6:30 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. For more: 232-2510
July 12 | Lego Mania Contest 6:30 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Entrants to show off original Lego creations.
July 20 & 21 | Relay For Life 6 p.m. to 9 a.m., Meadowwood Technology Campus. The second annual event to benefit the
July 19 | Bob McCaslin Family Concert
American Cancer Society will feature games, entertainment and food vendors. The event kicks off with a survivors lap and parade of teams. A luminaria ceremony will be held at dusk to honor those who have fought cancer. Admission is free. For more: www.relayforlife.org/libertylakewa.
July 26 | Creepy Bug Night 6:30 p.m.,
Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission
Ave. For more: 232-2510
July 27 | Liberty Lake Days: Friday Night Car Cruise and Street Dance 6 to 9 p.m., “downtown” Liberty Lake. The free event is open to all class or collectible vehicles, and spectators are encouraged to line Liberty Lake Road
See CALENDAR, page 11
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CALENDAR Continued from page 10 between Albertsons and Safeway for the event or take part in the street dance located in the front area near Safeway. Car registration begins at 5 p.m. in the Albertsons parking lot. For more: www.libertylakewa.gov
July 28 | Liberty Lake Bed Race 9 a.m.,
Pavillion Park. The inaugural event sponsored by the Liberty Lake Lions Club will start at the park entrance on Molter Road and run toward Country Vista Drive. Teams are encouraged to decorate their beds and dress in costume. One participant per team must ride the bed and wear pajamas. The team entry fee is $125 and includes T-shirts and breakfast for participants. Entry deadline is July 15. Awards will be given for overall winner, best bed design and best team spirit. All proceeds will benefit local charities. For more: 896-7657
July 28 | Liberty Lake Days 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pavillion Park. This city of Liberty Lake event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pavillion Park. Resembling the All-Valley Picnics held in
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At the Review, Hansen wrote about local education, Spokane County commissioners and natural resources, among other topics. In June of 1995, he spent a month traversing the Columbia River, reporting on political and social aspects surrounding Washington’s most recognized tributary. The experience would translate into more than a dozen front-page stories. Some of Hansen’s first assignments out of the Review’s Valley office included coverage of the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District. He recalls talking with LLSWD pioneer Denny Ashlock about the strides that had been made to restore Liberty Lake from the effect of algae blooms. The LLSWD building on Mission Avenue is named after the late Ashlock, who supported many civic endeavors and was integral in efforts to build the Centennial Trail. “When I think of Liberty Lake, I think of Denny Ashlock,” Hansen said. “He was so proud of what the community had done to clean up the lake.” When Ashlock passed away from a heart arrhythmia in 1998 at the age of 59, Hansen wrote the story and successfully campaigned for its placement on the front page. “I wrote about what he meant to the community and to all the people who probably didn’t know his name,” Hansen said. Hansen and his family live in Millwood, where he is active in the community, volunteering at the local Farmers Market and helping out with the West Valley High School Band Boosters. His son, Kyle, is a sophomore at the school. Hansen grew up on the west side of the state in Maple Valley, just south of Issaquah,
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cover story/profiles Liberty Lake starting in 1922, the event is free of charge and features carnival games, contests, a car show and vendor booths. For more: www. libertylakewa.gov
July 28 | Italian Festival Liberty Lake Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane July 28 | Liberty Lake Kiwanis Family Campout 5 p.m. to 10 a.m., Pavillion Park. Sign-
in and tent set up starts at 5 p.m. at Pavillion Park. Camping is free. A $7-per-person pizza and hotdog dinner will be served from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and a $5-per-person pancake breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. the following morning. A family movie will also be shown at dusk. Campfires and alcohol are prohibited. For more: www.libertylakekiwanis.org
Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road.
Aug. 9 | Pajama Story Time 6:30 p.m.,
Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. For more: 232-2510
Aug. 18 | Mutt Strut 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A community walk/run for dogs and their owners will be held beginning at Pawpular Companions, 21950 E. Country Vista Drive. The pledge walk event will consist of 1.5- to 2.5-mile routes that end at Pawpular Companions parking lot with an ice cream social, free giveaways and raffle prizes. All proceeds will benefit SCRAPS Hope Foundation. For more: www.pawpularcompanions.com.
Aug. 25 | Lego Mindstorm Robot Class
AUGUST
10:30 a.m. to noon, Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Class for ages 9-14, registration required. For more: 232-2510
Aug. 2 | Summer Reading Carnival
Aug. 25 | Pie Festival Liberty Lake Farmers
5 to 7 p.m., Pavillion Park. The Liberty Lake Municipal Library event will be open to the community. For more: 232-2510
Aug 4. | Pavillion Park Summer Concert Series: Oli Brown & Peter Rivera 5 p.m.,
Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane
Aug. 25 | Shakespeare in the Park
“Twelfth Night,” 5 p.m., Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road
Aug. 26 | Reds, Whites and Brews 3 to 6 p.m., Meadowwood Technology Center. The Liberty Lake Kiwanis present the sixth annual wine and beer tasting event. Admission is $35, and proceeds benefit the club’s various service projects and programs in the Liberty Lake community. For more: www.libertylakekiwanis. org
SEPTEMBER Sept. 1 | Pavillion Park Summer Concert Series: Spokane Symphony 6 p.m., Pavillion
Park, 727 N. Molter Road
Sept. 3 | Chef’s Demonstration Liberty Lake Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane Sept. 9 | Bailey’s Brigade Car Show,
8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Allsport Polaris and Honda, 19505 E. Broadway. The car show will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Registration for cars is from 8 to 10 a.m., and awards will be announced at 1:15 p.m. This year’s event will feature music, food, raffle prizes and a wheel of fun and fortune. Basic registration is $15 . For more: www.baileysbrigade.com
a town he remembers as more rural than urban. In high school, he was active in cross country and track but, on the academic side, recalls “not applying myself enough to be a good student.”
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He would go on to attend Central Washington University with a career notion that leaned toward “doing something with writing.”
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After the first round of layoffs begin to hit the Review in 2001, Hansen understood that the landscape of print journalism was shifting. The daily paper’s staff, he said, is now less than half of what it was when he began as a reporter.
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“The economics didn’t pan out as far as the newspaper went,” he said. “I was looking for the next great thing, and I think I found it.” When Hansen began with STCU in 2009, the credit union had approximately 75,000 members and around 300 employees. These days, the staff is closer to 500 with a membership of more than 100,000. Hansen is one of over 200 workers who call the Liberty Lake office home. Hansen still covers a variety of topics in his role at STCU, including unique articles on country fairs and 10 vacations within 200 miles of Spokane that have been featured in the pages of the company’s quarterly publication. He also spends time on government issues that affect the credit union. “When I was a reporter, there were a few places like Whitworth University and some school districts that seemed like they’d be good places to work,” Hansen said. “STCU was on that list. I knew something about their values. It’s a company out to make this a better place to live.”
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sports CV places fourth at state to end historic season
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By Craig Howard Splash Editor
At the beginning of the 2012 boys soccer campaign, the Central Valley Bears were picked as the No. 1 team in the Greater Spokane League. By the time the season concluded last Saturday at the 4A state tournament in Puyallup, the prediction turned out to be resoundingly accurate. Central Valley wrapped up the most successful year in school history on May 26, taking fourth place at state and finishing with a 13-5 record. CV teams had qualified for state in 1991, 2005 and 2008 but never before earned a bid to the state semifinals. “This team played with a lot of heart,” said CV head coach Andres Monrroy. “I’m just very proud of them. The seniors were there with great leadership all year.” Central Valley earned a trip to the 4A Final Four with a 3-2 overtime win against Yakima of Davis in a quarterfinal matchup on May 19. In Puyallup, the Bears fell to eventual state champion Skyview of Vancouver 4-1 in the semifinals on May 25 and lost the consolation game to Bellarmine Prep 3-1 the day after. Against Skyview, the Bears started out strong in the first half with several opportunities near the Storm goal. Within the first 20 minutes, a trio of CV boots caromed off the post. Skyview took a 1-0 lead before halftime on a free kick. “The games at state didn’t work out the way we’d hoped,” said senior midfielder Lucas Schneidmiller. “Still, it was incredible to go over there and compete against those teams.” Schneidmiller was one of nine players on the CV varsity this year who live in the Liberty Lake area. The list includes seniors Justin Alcala, Garret Ribail, Lucas Torres, Schneidmiller and Isaiah Van Voorhis; juniors Alec Bumgarner and George Herner and sophomores Brock Benzel and Karl Ellingson. By late April, it didn’t appear the Bears would live up to the preseason forecast of a GSL title, let alone move on to state. CV sat at 7-3 on April 25 with league losses to Mead, Ferris and Lewis
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The Central Valley boys soccer team competed against Skyview and Bellarmine Prep (above) in the 4A state soccer Final Four in Puyallup last weekend. The Bears placed fourth overall, the best effort in school history.
Central Valley brought a contingent of fans to Puyallup for the state soccer semifinals last week. Mike Stokesbary (left), whose sons, Chris and Cameron, are on the varsity squad, was among the cheering section. Above, the team gathers to accept the fourth place trophy after the Bellarmine Prep game. and Clark. “After the Ferris loss, we started out stronger in each game,” said Bumgarner, a junior midfielder. Mead wound up winning the regular season league championship with an 8-1 record, while CV tied with University, Mt. Spokane and Ferris for second at 6-3.
“It was a compliment when we were picked to win the GSL, but we also knew there was a lot of work to do,” Monrroy said. “This team had talent and effort, but we didn’t always have consistency. When we didn’t win league, we had that much more motivation going into districts.”
The Bears would face two of the teams that had defeated them in the regular season in the District 8 4A bracket at Albi Stadium. This time, CV shut out Ferris 2-0 before dispatching Lewis and Clark 3-0 in the title game. “After the regular season, I
don’t think a lot of people thought we could win districts, so that was great,” said Bumgarner. The win meant Central Valley would host a regional game on May 12 against Chiawana from the Columbia Basin League. The Bears trailed 1-0 at halftime, but goals by Alex Renz and Alcala in the second half gave CV a 2-1 victory. The next two postseason games — against Emerald Ridge of Puyallup and Davis — would be on the CV field, a significant plus, according to Schneidmiller. “When I was a sophomore, we played a regional game on turf in Pasco, and it was 95 degrees,” he said. “It made a big difference to be at home.” The Bears controlled the tempo for much of the Emerald Ridge game, but a late goal by the Jaguars sent the game into overtime. When the game remained tied at 3-3 after the second overtime, CV won the shootout 3-1 on goals by Alcala, Renz and Chris Stokesbary. By halftime of the next game against Davis, it appeared CV’s playoff run would end on a discouraging note. The lightningquick Pirates held a two-goal lead, and the Bears, for the first time in the season, appeared outmatched. “We knew we had to adapt and slow the game down,” said Monrroy. “During halftime, I challenged our seniors. We needed their leadership on the field.” Utilizing their height advantage, the Bears scored twice on corner kicks and once on a throw-in with Stokesbary netting two goals and Herner one. “It was just a great win,” said Monrroy. “I think Davis was the best team we played all year, including the two teams in Puyallup.” Monrroy said the significance of the season will mean more as the weeks, months and years pass. “When we were in the playoffs, there wasn’t much time to think about our success because we were preparing for the next game,” he said. “But now that the season’s over, I think we’ll look back and say, ‘My goodness, what a season.’”
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Fantastic feats for CV at state track
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CV vs. Marysville-Pilchuck CV vs. Jefferson CV vs. Kentlake CV vs. Rogers (Puyallup) CV vs. Jefferson
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Central Valley was well represented at the 4A state track and field championships May 24-26 in Tacoma. (Clockwise, from left) Savannah Hoekstra of Liberty Lake runs the second leg in the finals of the 1,600 relay; Mariah Cunningham of Liberty Lake (far left) on the awards podium after winning sixth place in the high jump; Allison Jordan of Liberty Lake in the 1,600 relay, and senior Austin Pruitt racing to victory in the 400-meter combined wheelchair event.
Community Golf 5/22 Liberty Lake Women's Golf Game of the Day: TOES, net game and winners: Sabina Pinch, 50; Billie Etter, 51; Carolyn Fairbanks, 52
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CVHS Sports Roundup Cheer 1: Austin Pruitt, Central Valley track and field Pruitt, a senior, placed first in the 100, 200, 400 and 1,600-meter combined wheelchair events at the state track and field meet in Tacoma last week. Pruitt finished his high school career with 13 individual state track titles. In June, he will compete for a place on the 2012 USA Paralympics squad at the track and field trials in Indianapolis.
Cheer 2: Kaitlyn Richardson, Central Valley fastpitch softball Richardson, a junior outfielder, had
seven hits in the 4A state tournament, leading CV to a 3-2 record. Richardson paced the offense with three hits in a 9-5 win over Rogers of Puyallup on May 26.
Cheer 3: Justin Alcala, Central Valley soccer Alcala, a senior midfielder, scored the only CV goal in a 4-1 loss to eventual state champion Skyview in the 4A semifinal game on May 25. The Liberty Lake resident was a key to Central Valley’s best season in school history, contributing three goals and four assists in the playoffs.
Local team takes tourney in Yakima The Emerald City Smoothies 6th-grade girls basketball team won the Best of the West tournament championship in Yakima May 11-13. The Smoothies went 6-0 and finished first out of 27 teams from Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Pictured from left: (front row) Abby Gennett, Bayley Brennan, Lexi Hull, Hailey Christopher, (back row) Coach Jeremy Gennett, Lacie Hull, Claire Dingus, Bryn Anderson, Amiah Routson, Kelsey Gumm, Coach Ron Anderson. Submitted photo
Soccer squad places fourth at state After reaching the state semifinals for the first time in school history, the Central Valley soccer team fell to eventual state champion Skyview of Vancouver 4-1 on May 25 in Puyallup. In the game for third and fourth place, CV lost to Bellarmine Prep, 3-1. Senior Justin Alcala had the lone goal for CV in the Skyview game. Fellow senior Chris Stokesbary netted Central Valley’s goal against Bellarmine Prep. The Bears, District 8 4A champs and runners-up in the Greater Spokane League, finished the season at 13-5.
Pearce places 36th at state golf Central Valley senior Dakota Pearce, a Liberty Lake resident, tied for 36th at the state 4A boys golf tournament held on May 22-23. Pearce finished with a total of 164 over the two-day event.
Girls tennis Central Valley senior Leslie Ho placed seventh at the 4A tennis championships in Richland last week. Ho defeated Alexis Gregerson of Mt. Rainier, 6-3, 7-5, in her first match before losing to Jelena Vidovic of Union, 6-3, 6-1. The Liberty Lake resident then lost her first set against Tasha Talbot of Richland but came back to win, 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 before falling to Sally Park of Kamiak, 6-1, 6-0 in the match for fourth and seventh. The CV doubles team of Samantha Block
and Charlotte Schmitz won their first match against a team from Kentridge, 6-2, 6-4 before losing to a duo from Garfield. Block and Schmitz were eliminated from the bracket following a 6-0, 6-3 loss to a team from Kamiak.
Track and field Austin Pruitt, a senior from Central Valley, earned four individual titles at the 4A state track and field meet in Tacoma, May 24-26. Pruitt raced to gold in the 100, 200, 400 and 1,600-meter combined wheelchair events. Mariah Cunningham, a junior from Liberty Lake, placed sixth in the 4A high jump in Tacoma with a jump of 5 feet, 3 inches. The CV relay team of Allison Jordan, Savannah Hoekstra, Rachel Backsen and Madison Hovren placed sixth in the 4x400 finals with a time of 3:01.03.
Fastpitch softball Central Valley finished one game short of a top-four trophy at the 4A state softball championships last week in Spokane. The Bears defeated Marysville-Pilchuck 13-12 in their first game on May 25 before losing 7-4 to Jefferson. CV then won two straight — edging Kentlake 4-3 and besting Rogers of Puyallup 9-5 — before falling to Jefferson 3-0 in the consolation bracket. CV, runners-up to University for the Greater Spokane League regular season championship, concluded the season at 19-9.
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Liberty Lake Running Club strolling story time
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A breakfast and salute
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Splash photos by Josh Johnson
More than 65 people participated in the Liberty Lake Running Club’s strolling story time May 24. Walkers, joggers and bicyclists met at Palenque Mexican Restaurant for the 3-mile route dotted with storyboards and festive kid-friendly items. The evening ended at Just Chillin’ Frozen Yogurt.
Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary member Jim Wilson tends to the ham as the club served up breakfast to veterans and residents during a special Memorial Day event Monday at Pavillion Park.
Gardeners tour arboretum The Beachcombers Garden Club of Liberty Lake poses at Nature’s Place at Meadowwood arboretum several weeks ago. The group met at City Hall before taking a guided tour of the arboretum and learned about what plant and shrub varieties are planned for the development. Submitted photo
Army National Guard Sgt. Katie Goltz reads a poem she wrote to the veterans gathered for the Memorial Day Salute and Breakfast presented by the Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club Monday at Pavillion Park. Goltz’s poem is reprinted on page 16. Below: Attendees visit during the breakfast.
Inland Northwest Honor Flight Director Tony Lamanna and board member Deni Wiggins share about the program’s mission during the Memorial Day Salute and Breakfast Monday at Pavillion Park. The event, put on by the Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club, raised funds for the Honor Flight program, which takes veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials and honor their service.
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In Biz Telect opens development center in Valley On May 24, Liberty Lake-based Telect announced the opening of a new Operational Development Center in Spokane Valley. “I am excited about the new product development rollouts to a broader customer base,” Telect President and CEO Wayne Williams said. “The Spokane region has long been our home and with strong supply chain roots, Telect is pleased to bring operation and development strength back to the region.” The new 15,000-square-foot center will be a development facility for new products and a place to rejuvenate legacy product lines. The facility will also serve as a distribution center for new markets. Telect will employ approximately 10 people initially as the Operational Development Center comes on-line. Telect is an original equipment manufacturer of products for simplifying networks. Currently, Telect manufactures its rack and enclosure products in Plano, Texas, and its power and connectivity products in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Investment firm acquires TierPoint Cequel Data Centers, a St. Louis-based management and investment firm, announced May 21 the acquisition of TierPoint, a leading regional provider of colocation, managed IT and cloud computing
services based in Liberty Lake. “Situated in one of the safest areas of the United States, with relatively low power costs and high fiber connectivity, the TierPoint acquisition provides us with geographic diversity and fits well with our overall strategy of acquiring data centers in key markets that position us to respond to the growing demand for colocation, managed IT and cloud computing services,” President and Chief Executive Officer of Cequel Data Centers Paul Estes said. “The TierPoint team has a strong reputation and influential customer base, and they’ve demonstrated their ability to sell into larger markets, with the majority of their revenue now generated by customers outside the Spokane area.” TierPoint operates three centers in the area, representing nearly 30,000 combined square feet of raised-floor, data-center space and almost 4.4 megawatts of total facility power. With its prior acquisitions Cequel Data Centers now owns and operates more than 100,000 square feet of raised-floor data-center space. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The Seattle Wine Awards is the largest and most comprehensive independent wine recognition program in the state. Seattle wine professionals are represented on the tasting panel, including wine directors, buyers, distributors, educators and sommeliers. The 2009 Tempranillo can be sampled and purchased in the Liberty Lake Wine Cellars tasting room open two Saturdays per month from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. or every Saturday at the Liberty Lake Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 – 7 PM
BING CROSBY THEATER SPOKANE, WA Call 1-800-325-7328 or www.ticketswest.com
Makes A Great Father's Day Gift
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Riviera Tan celebrates one year Riviera Tan and Spa Boutique, 1235 N. Liberty Lake Road, Suite 106, will celebrate its one-year anniversary with an open house Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will include 20 percent off all tanning packages, 50 percent off all tanning lotions and buy-two-get-one-free deals on accessories. Free hand massages will be provided by the resident esthetician and facial packages will be discounted. Refreshments will also be served.
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars wins award Splash designer Liberty Lake Wine Cellars wins SPJ award
was awarded Double Gold, the highest level of recognition, for its 2009 Tempranillo in the Seattle Wine Awards announced last week.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2012 – 7 PM
BROADWAY CENTER’S PANTAGES THEATER DOWNTOWN TACOMA Call 253-591-5894 or www.BroadwayCenter.org
Sarah Burk, graphics editor for The Liberty Lake Splash, recently won second place for page design
See IN BIZ, page 17
Splash Travels
Dr. Scott Ralph and his orthodontics team took the Splash along to a National Orthodontic meeting of the American Association of Orthodontists. The group is pictured at Duke’s restaurant on Waikiki Beach. Submitted photo
The Current, a monthly publication for the Valley, offers the same visual storytelling, eye-catching ads and community coverage Splash readers have come to depend on. This free newspaper is available at more than 150 high-traffic places around the Valley, including the following Liberty Lake locations: Albertsons, Anytime Fitness, Barlows Restaurant, Carl’s Jr., Chevron, City Hall, Curves, Ding How, Dominos, Expect A Lot Visual Images, Great Clips, Great Harvest Bread Co., Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, Greenstone, John L. Scott, Just Chillin’ Frozen Yogurt, KiDDS Dental, Liberty Lake Athletic Club, Liberty Lake Golf Course, Liberty Lake Family Dentistry, Liberty Lake Library, McDonald’s, MeadowWood Golf Course, Palenque Mexican Restaurant, Papa Murphy’s, Pawpular Companions, Quiznos, Rockwood Liberty Lake Clinic, Rockwood Urgent Care Center, Safeway, San Francisco Sourdough, Seasons Cafe, Supercuts, Trailhead Golf Course, True Legends Grill, Twisp Cafe and Coffee House, Valley Young Peoples Clinic, Walgreens, Washington Trust Bank Would you like to carry The Current in your place of business? Contact Circulation Manager Mike Johnson at mike@valleycurrent.com.
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Trailhead, market flourish thanks to community initiative Earlier this month, it was difficult to find a parking space at the Trailhead at Liberty Lake Golf Course. The reasons for the enthusiastic turnout were layered, starting with the fact that it was a sunny day, specially ordered by the Chamber of Commerce. Beyond the blue skies and fajitas at nearby Palenque Mexican Restaurant, however, the venue was also site of a community open house hosted by the owners of the golf course, the city of Liberty Lake. In addition to the meet-and-greet element, the event was an opportunity for the course to shine. Improvements to the driving range, pro shop and sand bunkers topped the list. The city has identified an ambitious goal of $400,000 a year in revenue for Trailhead and, if the above mentioned upgrades are any indication, the site is well on its way. A day after the ode to fairways and putting greens at Trailhead, the season opening day at the Liberty Lake Farmers Market drew around 2,000 attendees on another spectacular late spring day. While produce may not be as plentiful as it will be later this summer, the quality and variety of vendors was still as stellar as it usually is every Saturday from mid-May through early autumn. Aside from the lineup of booths and products, the market is now acknowledged as one of the area’s most popular community gathering places, a place where neighbors can catch up over a light meal or maybe a slice of artisan bread. Unless there happened to be a strawber-
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ry on the practice green or a driving range ball that meandered over from the hill, the two events earlier this month may not seem correlated — yet if not for the enterprising efforts of local citizens and leaders, the golf course and the Farmers Market may well be missing from the civic terrain in Liberty Lake. Had the city not stepped up and purchased the golf course in 2002, there was a very distinct possibility that the land would have been transformed into a commercial venture of some sort, most likely an apartment complex. At the time, Mayor Steve Peterson led the charge to salvage the property, emphasizing the site’s potential as a revenue generator for the city while stressing the importance of green space preservation in the context of Liberty Lake’s overall vision. It turns out Peterson was right. While there have been some rocky points along the way — Trailhead is still recovering in many ways from the dismissal of head pro Mollie Thola and maintenance director Ron Knudsen during Mayor Wendy Van Orman’s administration — there is little argument that the collection of sand, turf and trees is acknowledged as one of Liberty Lake’s signature features. For many motorists, Trailhead’s well-landscaped frontage represents their first impression of the city. The Farmers Market began its campaign on behalf of local produce a year before the city added golf to the municipal priority list. While the idea to launch a local market may not have faced as many detractors as the city’s purchase of a golf course, there wasn’t exactly a stampede when the market began in May 2001. A total of eight vendors showed up that first May in 2001. These days the number is around 50. The sponsorship and guidance of Greenstone Inc. was critical to the market establishing a solid foundation in the early years. Greenstone CEO Jim Frank has said that the game plan included passing responsibility off to other stakeholders as time passed, a scenario that has occurred with remarkable success. Interestingly, the next significant civic project in Liberty Lake could materialize at the site of the Farmers Market with the first phase of a city center. While a portion of the City Council has expressed reservations with the cost and scope of the development, it might be worthwhile to consider the history of Liberty Lake when it comes to endeavors like Trailhead and the Farmers Market that began with question marks but eventually emerged as landmarks that define a community.
Letters to the Editor Local businesses support Greenacres Teacher Appreciation On behalf of the Greenacres Middle School PTA, we would like to thank the following businesses for their continued support to our school: Palenque Mexican Restaurant, Twisp Café, Clark’s Tire and Automotive, Starbucks, Nail Palace, Whistle Stop Coffee, Great Harvest Bread Co., Salon Capello, Spinal and Sports Care Clinic, Just Chillin’, San Francisco Sourdough Eatery, University Chiropractic, Mega Car Wash and The Mat. Each business donated one or more gift certificates for our Teacher Appreciation door drawing. We would also like to thank all the wonderful parents who brought in food for our Mexican-themed lunch. All the staff at GMS appreciated and enjoyed the yummy food and gifts. Thanks to the wonderful community that we live in, we were able to show our appreciation for a well-deserving and hard working staff at Greenacres Middle School.
Anne Bixby and Lori Entringer
GMS PTA Hospitality Committee
Poem from breakfast shares tribute to our veterans Editor’s note: The following poem was shared during the Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary’s Memorial Day Salute and Breakfast Monday at Pavillion Park. Sgt. Katie Goltz is the daughter of Rebecca Wendlandt of Liberty Lake. Goltz’s father, Elvis Wendlandt, performed at the event.
every way You were taken to foreign lands and seas All so every American could be free There is no doubt in my mind, Of exactly what you left behind Your families, your loved ones and even your homes, All to a place of violence and killings just to protect your own, Combat wounds will heal, But the battle scars are there and real, So many soldiers did not return back to the States, Fighting till the end, it may have been their fate, The soldiers that are still here to this day Walk, and stand proud if you may It is because of you we have liberties and rights And because of you we can all sleep good at night You’re the protectors of this land Every son, daughter, woman or man Thank you for service and all you do, I am here today because of you!
I am standing here today, Because so many of you have sacrificed in
Sgt. Katie Goltz Twin Lakes, Idaho
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in the 2011 Society of Professional Journalists’ Pacific Northwest Excellence in Journalism competition. The Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest is held annually by Region 10 of SPJ and open to all forms of media of all sizes. The Splash competed with non-daily newspapers in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
Itron opens manufacturing facility in China Itron announced May 22 the grand opening of its manufacturing facility in Suzhou Industrial Park, China. Itron’s Suzhou factory supports three major product lines: residential water meters, industrial water meters and residential heat meters, supplying both Chinese and global markets. “Our continued investment in Itron’s heat and water meter business in Suzhou is indicative of our strong commitment to the Chinese market,” Itron president and CEO LeRoy Nosbaum said. “This marks an important step forward as we sharpen our focus on delivering local products that meet local needs and provide a platform for building a sustainable future.” With its increasing capabilities in Suzhou, Itron is equipped to manufacture sophisticated heat metering products that will assist Chinese utilities with achieving energy reduction objectives. In addition to heat meters, the residential and commercial water meter technology aims to reduce water wastage and empower water providers with the critical information they need to better manage vital water resources. Aside from continuing to produce residential heat meters for the North China market, the Suzhou factory will also design and produce Itron’s next-generation heat meter, Ultramaxx, by the end of this year. In Biz features Liberty Lake-connected business items. Contact The Splash with business news at editor@libertylakesplash. com.
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New this year: sell at Pavillion Park!
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Don’t live in Liberty Lake but want to have a sale? Live here but looking to get closer to the action? You can set up a sale at Pavillion Park! 12-foot by 12-foot sections of the park are available to be utilized for your sale (not for commercial vendors; see below). Registration is $15 plus a $35 deposit refundable after you clean up your sale on the day of the event. Just write “Pavillion Park” when asked for an address and pay $50 to secure your spot. Spaces will be assigned to registered sellers on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 6:30 a.m. June 9. This option is available through any of the three methods listed on this page.
three ways to register:
online: $10
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Submit your registration and secure credit card payment at www.libertylakesplash.com/yardsales to receive a discounted registration and special reasonably priced add-on 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. Sorry, we can’t take registrations over the phone. 2310 N. Molter Road, Suite 305 • Liberty Lake, WA 99019
mail-in form: $15
Complete the registration form below and submit it along with your fee. Remember, registration must be received by June 1 to be included in the official guide and map. Name Phone Address Description (Not to exceed 20 words)
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(Sign up by June 1 to list your sale and description in the official guide and map. Registration fees go to the Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake to support the event and community.)
RegisteRed homes Receive: community guide: Listing information organized alongside your neighborhood’s corresponding map in the official 2012 Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales Guide. 9,000 copies will be distributed through the June 7 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 regionwide 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 and Tuesday, June 1112, to pick up unsold items residents wish to donate to charity. No large items please.
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.
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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. COMMERCIAL VENDORS: Don’t use this form. Contact Pat Dockrey at 926-3198 or pdockrey@gmail.com to sign up.
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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
Every home registered in the sale will be entered in a drawing to win $500 toward a set of new tires from Clark’s Tire & Automotive. This event is underwritten by
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Advertising deadlines In order to be considered for the following Thursday’s Splash: • CLASSIFIED ADS must be received by noon Monday. • DISPLAY AD COPY must be received by noon Friday. • DISPLAY ADS (CAMERA-READY) must be received by noon Monday. • INSERTS must be received at least 9 days in advance. • LEGAL ADS must be received by noon Monday.
FOR RENT
Dirt bike carrier. Custom heavy duty aluminum hitch mount rack holds 1 or 2 bikes. Center stinger mount for trailer hitch or 2 mounts for trailer / truck frame, $250, 509-389-3089.
$1500, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 3-car garage, 2400 sq/ft, fenced backyard, near Pavillion Park/Liberty Lake Elementary. No smoking, pets negotiable. Available June 1st, 509-264-3340 (must dial area code).
Dog kennels, XL 40”, one Remington & one Great Choice. Like new. Only used one week. $55 each, 509-714-3022.
FURNITURE
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CHINA CABINET
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.
Beautiful lighted Thomasville. 6’8” tall, 5’5” wide, 1’7.5” at deepest. Mint condition. 4 large glass display shelves, 3 drawers, 2 cabinets, $225. Call 509-990- 9846.
Advertising inquiries OAK DINING SET
Display, insert or legal ad inquiries can be made by phone at 242-7752 or e-mail at adver se@libertylakesplash.com.
5’6” x 3’5.5” x 2’5.5” with no leaf. 7’3” x 5’5” w/ 1 leaf. 8’ x 3’5” x 2’5.5” w/ 2 leaves. Mint condition, comes with everything. At smallest, table can comfortably seat six. With two matching leaves, can seat 10. Protective pads included. $200. 509-990-9846.
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.
GARAGE SALES CHARITY YARD SALE ALL PROCEEDS DONATED!!! Help uninsured women receive screenings to detect breast cancer. Spokane’s South Hill, Saturday, June 2, 6am- 2pm. 4115 E 37th, Spokane, WA 99223. Variety of items! All proceeds go to the Every Woman Can Foundation!
AUTOMOBILES 94 black Honda Accord EX coupe, excellent condition, low miles, new mounted studs, sound system, custom wheels, leather interior, great MPG, $4000 OBO. Call: 844-5703.
RARE VINTAGE CAMPER VAN RARE VINTAGE CAMPER VAN VW Vanagon Westphalia. Single owner, factory purchased in Germany and impeccably maintained. 143,000 miles, engine rebuilt at 107,500 miles, runs well. Pop top, 2 fold-out double beds. Awning. Fully equipped working kitchen. $8900 OBO. 255-6440.
BULLETIN BOARD Airplanes! Spokane Felts Field open house, June 2, 9am-4pm. B-17 Bomber, Biplanes, rides! More info on FB: http://goo.gl/vj44f. Hospice volunteers needed for the Spokane area. Family Home Care & Hospice is looking for caring volunteers. Please apply at www.familyhomecare.org.
MULTI-FAMILY June 1 and 2. Friday and Saturday 8-3. Loads of miscellaneous. Household, books, used golf balls, 916 N. Mitchell Court, Liberty Lake.
Look: 2007 Club Car or Ezego golf carts from $2295/$2595. Good batteries, will trade, finance w/no interest, 999-8989. Marey Power Cube portable camping tankless water heater. 12v pump or hook to faucet, regulator and small propane bottle, folding faucet, carry bag, hose, etc. asking $100 ($150 new), 509-389-3089. Skateboard Quarter-pipe! Wooden, summer fun! Stands 3’10” tall, $20. Call 926-4883. Skateboard! Zumiez Blank Camo deck, Ruckus Camo trucks, Cleardrops wheels, Lucky Abec 5 bearings, missing one wheel/set of bearings but in good shape, sell for $50. Call 509-844-4979 if interested. Used tanning bed. Good condition, not used for last 7 yrs. Been stored in basement. Top bulbs fairly new. $250 as is, 475-9567. Women’s size medium snowboard helmet, brand is Red (model Reya), only used one time and paid $100 for it but will part for $40, cash only. Call 509-844-4979 if interested.
REAL ESTATE GOLF, FISH, BOAT & LIVE AN UNBELIVEABLE PRICE Sandy Beach Villa’s over 55 park. 2-br/2-ba, 24 x 70 mobile, large lot, low maintenance landscape, very well kept. Call for price, 509-928-1511. Gorgeous home, secondary waterfront on Liberty Lake, 4-BR, 3-BA, lake views, boat slip, exclusive and private Dreamwood Circle neighborhood, $349,900! Seth at Keller Williams, 509-879-6732.
SERVICES
Found very nice mans watch on Sprague Ave across from Liberty Lake club house. Call to identify, 475-9567.
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Found, Calico looking cat at Stateline Dog Park 5/18/2012. Call 255-9652, 869-1142, 879-4344. Large buoy marker washed up on our beach. Call to claim, 255-9541. Lost Wed 5/23 near Trailhead CG. Clicgear push-cart. Easily indentifiable: Lime-green. If found contact, 509893-3413.
MISC. FOR SALE 2011 HD Street Bob - only 600 miles. Includes year warranty. Vivid Black. Loaded with HD accessories, 509922-2622.
Q & A with Physical Therapist regarding Autism. Different Not Less. Support group for families affected by Autism. Liberty Lake Library, Thursday, May 31, 6:00-8. 509-230-6771 for more information.
59 used golf balls, good shape. 9 Titleist Pro V-1s, 15 various Titleists (dt etc.), 11 various Nikes, a few each of Callaway, Precept, others, $35 cash. Call 509-844-4979.
39 Used golf carts, gas/electric, 2 and 4 passenger, from $795. Will finance/trade. Free delivery, 999-8989.
6 Club Car 48 volt golf carts from $795 to $1295, 999Would love any clothes not sold at LL garage sales to 8989. be donated to East Valley Clothing Bank for students in need. I will pick up. Call Darsi at 991-7282. www.libertylakesplash.com Bad back? Inversion table, teeter lift “Hang Ups”, new, paid $400, sell $250. Craftsman chain saw, 3.5hp, 18”, 2 new chains included, gently used, $80. Kevin, 226-5108. PARTNERS FOR PETS is having their annual yard sale June 23rd. We are asking for gently used items. To donate call Sue at 509-924-0306 & leave a message.
Four 185/80R13 Goodyear all seasonal tires and mounted 4 lug rims that came off a 85’ Plymouth Duster. 90% tread, $135. Dallin at 509-703-0350.
LOST & FOUND
Looking for host families for Japanese Homestay Program through Compass USA from July 21 through August 10, 2012. Great opportunity to learn about another culture. Contact Trina Sampson, 509-4965701.
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Brand new Budweiser Olympic snowboard (official Team USA Olympic model used at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games). Model is a Burton Custom size 156, $250 cash. Call 509-844-4979 if interested.
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All indoor/outdoor construction needs! Home repairs and remodel. No job is too big or too small. Licensed and bonded, #cookbc*229j6. Cook Brothers Construction - Call Ken at 991-1667 for free estimates.
AUTO DETAILING “THE GOLD STANDARD” 30 years experience in detailing cars, trucks and custom motorcycles. By appointment only. “Take pride in your ride.” Call 509710-5896.
BIKE MECHANIC Tune up for spring. Repair, rebuild or restoration by expert mechanic. All services guaranteed. Call now for appointment, 509-998-2359, Tony.
EYELASH EXTENSIONS Summer special. Full set of lashes for $125! Certified Xtreme Lash Stylist, come see Cheryl, conveniently located inside of Riviera Tanning. 509-939-6487, www. lashliberation.com.
HEINZ PAINTING & HANDYMAN BBB accredited, hardworking, honest and on time. Call today! Dave Heinz, 509-953-8093. Licensed, bonded & insured, Heinzph924bw. Many satisfied LL customers.
MOWING ORGANIC MICRO-CUT. Spring specials! Call now and book your free quote! Spring clean, mowing, aerating, thatching, fertilizing. Don’t settle for anything less than the best in town! Call 8638894.
NW 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. 20% pre summer discount for all bids accepted by 6/21/12. 509-622-2999.
OPEN HOUSE Come join us on June 1st from 10am-7pm for our one year anniversary. Riviera Tan and Spa Boutique, spray tanning, great purses and jewelry, esthetics and eyelash extensions. conveniently located inside the Safeway Shopping Center.
PACIFIC LAWN MAINTENANCE
Window cleaning/power washing/gutter cleaning. Liberty Lake resident. Residential and commercial services. Very competitive, satisfaction guarantee. Free estimates, 638-8275 (ask about the limited time free “spring special” power wash). A-1 WHITE DUSTER Housecleaning, give yourself a treat and have your house cleaned. Reliable, trustworthy and reasonable rates. Weekly and bi-weekly. Please call Jamie at 509-892-3594 or cell 208-661-5535.
AIRPORT LIMO SERVICE 9 PASSENGER STRETCH LIMO! Ride in style on your next trip to Spokane Airport! Price of $69.95 includes drop off and pick up. Driver gratuity not included. Call Keith at 509-230-0820. Subject to availability, call now to reserve your itinerary. Other packages available!
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION Clean non-smoking van, Liberty Lake area - (GEG) Spokane International Airport, $40 each way, reservations accepted, 509-270-3115, Tom’s Taxi. Business accounts welcome.
Full service professional weekly / bi-weekly lawn care with rates starting at $25 weekly. Serving the Liberty Lake area for over 12 years now! Guaranteed lowest rates in town. Also offering full service lawn and tree spraying, weed control and fertilization. Free estimates and free first mow with summer contract. Pacific Lawn Maintenance, 509-218-1775. Remodeling contractor: Licensed and bonded, Peterc*152re. 27 years experience, references. Decks, patios, garages, roofing, sheetrock taping and texturing, minor plumbing. All your remodeling needs. BBB accredited approved. Call Bruce, 710-4541.
ROAMIN’ PIZZA CHARIOT We bring the party to you with our mobile wood-fired pizza wagon. Have an event your friends and family will remember; graduation parties, wedding receptions, sweet 16’s. roaminpizzachariot.com or 509-951-9756.
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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. ACI Coatings 2 Avista 20 Callahan & Associates Chtd. 2 City of Liberty Lake - Trailhead 9 Good Samaritan Society Spokane Valley 7 Hallmark Suzuki 9 John L. Scott Real Estate - Ray Fisk 3
Karen Does My Hair 2 Kathrine Olson DDS 7 Liberty Lake Auto Glass 7 Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales 17 Liberty Lake Family & Sports Medicine 2 Liberty Lake Family Dentistry 3 Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District 4
Liberty Lube MeadowWood HOA Northern Quest Resort & Casino Specialty Home Products Valley Hospital Wittkopf Landscape Supplies
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TUTORING Want to finish strong or prepare for next year? AP student with 4.0 GPA and work experience. Resume with references available. Competitively priced. Can start immediately. Call 509-368-1388. We install all types of showers, backsplashes, countertops and flooring. We are now general contractors. We do it all. Call Larry and Lillie, 9244954.
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.
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.
AUCTION
PRIME INDUSTRIAL property along I-5 in Olympia, WA to be sold by unreserved auction - June 14, 2012. 62.94 +/- acres total. Details at rbauction.com/realestate.
CAREER TRAINING
ATTEND COLLEGE online from home. Medical, Business, Criminal Justice, Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 866-483-4499, www.CenturaOnline.com.
EVENTS-FESTIVALS
ANNOUNCE your festival for only pennies. Four weeks to 2.7 million readers statewide for about $1,000. Call Josh at The Splash at 242-7752 or 1-206-634-3838 for more details.
FINANCIAL
LOCAL PRIVATE INVESTOR loans money on real estate equity. I loan on houses, raw land, commercial property and property development. Call Eric at 800-563-3005, www.fossmortgage.com.
HELP WANTED
NEW TO TRUCKING? Your new career starts now! $0 tuition cost, no credit check, great pay and benefits, short employment commitment required. Call 866306-4115, www.joinCRST.com. DRIVERS - Flexible home-time. Full or part-time, modern trucks, local orientation, quarterly safety bonus, single source dispatch. Requires 3 months recent experience, 800-414-9569, www.driveknight. com.
LEGAL SERVICES
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LEGAL NOTICES CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF SEPA CHECKLIST ON THE 2012 - 2018 DRAFT CITY CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN UPDATE In accordance with WAC 197-11, notice is hereby given that a SEPA Checklist has been completed on the 2012 - 2018 Draft City Capital Facilities Plan Update. The City of Liberty Lake Planning & Building Services has determined that the proposal will have no significant adverse environmental impacts and has issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS). Copies of the SEPA Checklist and the DNS Threshold Determination will be available for review beginning on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Comments on the SEPA Checklist and Threshold Determination should be sent to the contact person below, no later than 4 p.m., June 13, 2012. An appeal of the Threshold Determination, after it becomes final, may be made to the City of Liberty Lake Planning & Building Services at 22710 E. Country Vista, Liberty
Lake, WA 99019. The appeal deadline to request an ‘open record’ appeal to the Hearing Examiner is fourteen (14) calendar days after the comment period closes. A notice of appeal must be delivered to the City by mail or personal delivery and the appeal must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the last day of the appeal period (June 27, 2012). Appeal requests shall contain all information and items required in the City Development Code Section 10-4B-4, subsection H and shall follow the procedures outlined in City Development Code Section 10-6A-7, Subsection C for SEPA Appeals and Section 10-4G-2, subsection H for Appeals of Administrative Interpretations by the Director. For more information or to receive copies of the SEPA Checklist, Threshold Determination, or 2012 - 2018 Draft City Capital Facilities Plan, please contact: Amanda Tainio, Planning & Building Services Manager, 22710 E. Country Vista, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. Phone: 509-755-6708, Fax: 509-755-6713, Email: atainio@libertylakewa.gov. Information is also available on the City website at www.libertylakewa.gov/development/public_notices.asp.
CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF SEPA CHECKLIST & NOTICE OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON THE PROPOSED 2012 CITY DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT In accordance with WAC 197-11, notice is hereby given that a SEPA Checklist has been completed on the proposed 2012 City Development Code Amendment. The City of Liberty Lake Planning & Building Services has determined that the proposed amendment will have no significant adverse environmental impacts and has issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS). Copies of the SEPA Checklist and the DNS Threshold Determination will be available for review beginning on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Comments on the SEPA Checklist and Threshold Determination should be sent to the contact person below, no later than 4 p.m., June 13, 2012. An appeal of the Threshold Determination, after it becomes final, may be made to the City of Liberty Lake Planning & Building Services at 22710 E. Country Vista, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. The appeal deadline to request an ‘open record’ appeal to the Hearing Examiner is fourteen (14) calendar days after the comment period closes. A notice of
appeal must be delivered to the City by mail or personal delivery and the appeal must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the last day of the appeal period (June 27, 2012). Appeal requests shall contain all information and items required in the City Development Code Section 10-4B-4, subsection H and shall follow the procedures outlined in City Development Code Section 10-6A-7, Subsection C for SEPA Appeals and Section 10-4G-2, subsection H for Appeals of Administrative Interpretations by the Director. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS THAT: The Planning Commission of the City of Liberty Lake will hold a public workshop on the proposed 2012 City Development Code Amendment. Attendees will have the opportunity to comment on the above-mentioned proposed amendment. The public workshop will be held Wednesday, June 13, 2012, beginning at 4pm @ the Liberty Lake City Hall Council Chambers, 22710 E. Country Vista, Liberty Lake, WA. For more information or to receive copies of the SEPA Checklist, Threshold Determination, or proposed amendment list, please contact: Amanda Tainio, Planning & Building Services Manager, 22710 E. Country Vista, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. Phone: 509-755-6708, Fax: 509-755-6713, Email: atainio@libertylakewa.gov. Information is also available on the City website at www.libertylakewa.gov/development/public_notices.asp.
City Council Accepting Applications for Open Seat The Liberty Lake City Council is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving out the remaining term for City Council Position 1, which extends until December 31, 2015. State law requires that a council member be a resident of Liberty Lake for at least a year and a registered voter at the time of application. Applications must be delivered to City Hall by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2012. Complete information on how to apply for the position can be found on the City’s website www.libertylakewa.gov or at City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. Questions may be directed to Interim City Administrator, Mike Cecka, 755-6728. Applications may be mailed, provided that they arrive no later than
the due date, delivered in person, or faxed to 755-6713. Email is not an acceptable form of submission.
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE In re the Estate of:
No: 12400608-5
BARBARA I. BREN,
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Deceased
RCW 11.40.030
The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney of record at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate assets and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication:
May 17, 2012
Personal Representative:
Stephan A. Bren
Attorneys for Personal Representative: Terry L. Snow, WSBA #00689 Terry L. Snow, PLLC Address for Mailing or Service: N. 711 Lincoln, Ste. A Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 324-0100 (509) 324-0107 fax
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