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INSIDE: SALE-ING AGAIN: Longtime yard sales participant Lani Gumm offers tips for buyers and sellers alike. PAGE 2 ■

OPEN A SIXTH DAY? City Council adjusts library funding, a move that could pave the way for Monday hours. PAGE 8 ■

GENESIS OF LIBERTY LAKE: History series continues with a man who carved a regional legacy, Chief Andrew Seltice. PAGE 12 ■

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Trash to treasure Tips and tricks from a yard sale veteran

By Nick Merchant Splash Correspondent

Those looking for tips to get the most out of the 19th rendition of the Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales this weekend would do well to stop by Lani Gumm’s immaculately prepared yard.

“If you’re selling, I would say that your things need to be organized. They need to be clean. They need to be priced,” Gumm said. “People don’t want to sort through a box of clothes or a pile of clothes on a tarp in your front yard. If things are organized and displayed at waist-level so you can sort through things, you’re going to be much more likely to sell the things that you have.”

To say Gumm has yard sale-ing down to a science would be an understatement.

Gumm has been a yard sale mainstay since she and her family moved to Liberty Lake from Spokane Valley.

“I moved here in 1998, and I think I’ve had a yard sale every year they’ve had it except for one when my niece from out of town graduated from high school,” said Gumm, who was born in the Inland Northwest.

For Gumm, the day is about more than unloading one’s old possessions or finding great deals.

“I think it’s just the whole big community spirit,” Gumm said. “Like Lorraine Halverson mentioned when she started it, it’s a good way to get out and meet your neighbors and see people. Plus, if you’re a thrifty person as I am, it’s a great way get good bargains and to sell the things that you’ve accumulated.”

When Gumm isn’t engrossed in the latest yard sale, she works part-time at Senor Froggy and enjoys reading, watching movies and spending time with her kids.

According to Gumm, the yard sales provide extra value to families whose young kids are always outgrowing clothes and toys.

“When my kids were little, I think yard sales were the greatest place to find kids’ clothes, kids’ toys, books, games — all that kind of stuff,” Gumm said.

In today’s less-than-certain economy, people are always on the lookout for a bargain. Gumm believes the yard sales provide ample economic opportunity for both buyer and seller.

“I think it’s a great value,” she said. “For $10 you get the ad run, you get a lot of people coming through. I think people that really want to sell the items they

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Lani Gumm has registered a yard sale in 14 of the past 15 community events. The year she missed, an out-of-town family member was graduating from high school.

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have know that it’s a great time because the influx of people to our community is so huge that day that you’re likely to sell a lot more items than compared to any other time you might have a yard sale.”

As a yard sale veteran, Gumm has some advice to impart on any first-timers that plan on checking out the festivities this weekend.

“If you’re out there buying, you need to be sure you have something to transport your items. People carry bike trailers or grocery shopping carts or whatever.

Have something to put your items in, I think that’s key. And don’t come with a hundred dollar bill,” Gumm said with a laugh. “Small bills only.”

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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.

July 5 | Family Game Night 6 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. For more: 232-2510

celebration of bargain shopping is expected to include more than 200 homes as well as additional vendors in Pavillon Park. For more: www.libertylakesplash.com/yardsales

July 20 & 21 | Relay For Life 6 p.m. to 9 a.m., Meadowwood Technology Campus.

The second annual event to benefit the 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.

June 13 | Discovery Yellowstone National Park trip family meeting 5 p.m.,

Recurring

Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Informational meeting for parents of current and future fourth- and fifth-grade students interested in joining Liberty Lake Elementary School teacher Heath Anyan on Yellowstone trip.

For more or to RSVP by Friday: hranyan@gmail. com

Wednesdays, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22510 E. Country Vista Drive. For more: www. libertylakekiwanis.org June 13 speaker: Scott Deathrege of Barr Tech, “Recyling and Composting”

June 16 | Summer reading registration kickoff Liberty Lake Municipal Library

Noon Thursdays, Meadowwood Technology Campus Liberty Room, 2100 N. Molter Road

Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake 6:45 a.m.

Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club

23123 E. Mission Ave. Programs will be available for children and adults, running through Aug. 11.

For more: 232-2510

Liberty Lake Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 1

June 23 | Lego Mindstorm Robot Class

second and fourth Wednesday of each month, Barlow’s Restaurant, 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane. For more: 927-2193 or cheshierll@aol.com

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 28 | “E.T.” Family Movie Night 6:30 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. For more: 232-2510

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

p.m. Saturdays, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane

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E. Mission Ave. 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Knitting Club; 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, computer classes; 1 p.m. Saturdays, crafts for ages 6 and up; children’s storytimes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at various times. For more: 232-2510 or www.youseemore.com/libertylake No computer class June 9.

Liberty Lake Senior Lunch Program 11

a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive.

Seniors age 60 and older invited; recommended donation $3.50.

Liberty Lake Toastmasters 5:45 to 7 p.m.

Wednesdays at the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. For more: 208-765-8657

CIVIC & BUSINESS June 8 | WELL networking event 12:45

p.m., Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. Women Executives of Liberty Lake monthly meeting features networking in June, bring lots of friends and plenty of business cards. Free. For more: www.well99019.webs.com

June 12 | Liberty Lake City Council special meeting 7 p.m., City Hall, 22710 E.

Country Vista Drive. Special meeting to interview City Council applicants, appoint a new Council member and discuss the Capital Facilities Plan.

For more: 755-6729

June 15 | “Biz Buzz” Business Connections Breakfast 6:30 a.m. doors

open, 7 a.m. program, Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Networking breakfast, $25 members, $35 non-members. For more: www.spokanevalleychamber.org

Recurring Central Valley School Board 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, CVSD administration building, 19307 E. Cataldo, Spokane Valley.

June 11 meeting cancelled.

Liberty Lake City Council 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive.

Liberty Lake Municipal Library Board

6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, the library, 23123 E. Mission Ave.

Liberty Lake Planning Commission 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive.

Liberty Lake SCOPE 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive.

Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District Board 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each

month, LLSWD administration building, 22510 E. Mission Ave.

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Community Briefs Club seeking bed racers The first annual Liberty Lake Lions Club Bed Race will be held in conjunction with Liberty Lake Days July 28, and the club is seeking teams to participate.

The event, planned for 9 a.m. at Pavillion Park, is seeking business, organizations or individuals to form a team to participate. The cost is $125 per team, and the registration deadline is July 15.

For more information, contact Wendy Van Orman at 220-1557 or vanormanby5@aol.com.

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.

City registering summer camps

Relay seeking more teams

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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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The following incidents, arrests, calls for service and citations were reported by the Liberty Lake Police Department May 28 through June 4.

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• Possession of dangerous weapon — A 20-year-old Spokane Valley man was arrested at 8:45 p.m. May 29 at Mission Avenue and Corrigan Road for driving with a suspended license, an outstanding felony arrest warrant and possession of a dangerous weapon. The subject was initially contacted on a traffic stop for an equipment violation. During the contact, the officer was advised that the subject had a suspended license and had an outstanding felony warrant out of Spokane.

While searching the subject, the officer located brass knuckles in the subject’s back pocket. The subject was booked into Spokane County Jail.

• Identity theft — At 11:30 a.m. May 29, LLPD received a report of an identity theft case at the 1200 block of North Malvern Road. The complainant reA cleaner engine results in lower emissions. That’s why all three ported an unknown suspect had opened TThhaatt’s’s why why Chevron Chevron has Techron inssiiddee.. to help them of the big U.S. automakers use Chevron with Techron two bank accounts by using her name, And TIER. You You see, see,when whenBMW, BMW,GM, GM,Honda Honda AndTechron Techronisiswhy whyChevron Chevronwas wasthe the first first gasoline gasoline designated TOP TIER. social security number and birth date. pass and the tough ePA emissions test.for nogasoline gasoline does better. aatough called TIER Gasoline, andToyota Toyotacreated created toughstandard standard for gasoline TOPitTIER Gasoline, The financial institution advised that the That’s why has Teeven chronhave insto ito dechange .

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• Stolen vehicle — At 10 a.m. May 31, LLPD received a report of a stolen vehicle at the 25000 block of Hawkstone Loop.

The complainant reported that sometime overnight, unknown suspects stole her locked vehicle from the parking lot of the complex. At 10:15 p.m. that day, a patrolling officer observed the vehicle in a different area of the parking lot of the apartment complex. The interior of the vehicle had also been gone through. The owner was contacted, and the car was turned over to her.

At 10:35 a.m. June 2, the complainant reported her car had been stolen again.

The complainant reported the vehicle was locked when she parked it in the complex. The vehicle was entered as stolen.

• False alarm — At 10:45 p.m. May 30, LLPD was dispatched to a commercial alarm at the 23500 block of Appleway Avenue. An employee arrived on scene, and officers determined the alarm was false.

• Campground prowler — At 2:40 a.m. May 31, LLPD was dispatched to a person with a weapon at the 1900 block of South Zephyr Road. A caller reported a camper at the Liberty Lake Regional Park campground had a subject at gunpoint.

The complainant reported that someone was prowling around his campsite, so he confronted him and had him at gunpoint.

Upon officers’ arrival, all subjects were identified. LLPD took the prowler into custody and transported him to Spokane County Jail. The case was turned over to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.

• Vehicle theft — At 5:45 p.m. May 31, LLPD received report of a motor vehicle theft at the 22800 block of Country Vista Drive. The complainant reported his vehicle stolen from the apartment complex parking lot. Officers later determined there was a misunderstanding, and a family member of the complainant took the vehicle. The complainant chose not to pursue charges.

• Stalking — At 9:10 p.m. June 1, LLPD received a report of a stalking complaint at the 1300 block of North Stanford Lane. The complainant reported that a subject she had dated briefly was following her and hanging out in the parking lot of her place of employment. The subject had contacted the complainant on several occasions trying to make another date with her even though she told the suspect on numerous occasions she didn’t want anything to do with him anymore. The officers located a cell phone number for the subject and tried to contact him, but he repeatedly hung

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The Liberty Lake City Council adopted proposed amendments to an ordinance establishing the library’s funding Tuesday, providing more predictable funding for the department in future budgets. Yet to be decided: Whether the change will be backapplied to the 2012 budget, a move Library Director Pamela Mogen said could open the library to patrons on Mondays.

The amendments were proposed to the Council in the May 15 meeting, with thenInterim City Administrator Mike Cecka saying they would address a number of goals, one being a conceptual connection between library funding and the property tax, based on the original 50 cents per $1,000 rate.

According to the ordinance, the initial appropriation amounted to 23.8 percent of the city’s total property tax levy rate.

Therefore, 23.8 percent is the proposed ratio for future budgets. Of that amount, 3 percent would cover capital expenses and another 3 percent would cover administrative overhead costs.

Had the policy been in place during planning for the current budget, the library budget would have increased by $54,736, according to a memo from Cecka to the Council. If the Council decides to prorate those funds for 2012, the library looks to gain as much as $31,929.

The vote to approve the ordinance on Tuesday was made with little discussion, but Stevenson said a proposed budget amendment to apply funds to the current budget might be presented for Council review at a future meeting.

Should the library budget see any gains to its current budget, Mogen said the plan would be to bump the adult services librarian to full time and increase clerk hours. With those adjustments, she said she hoped to add six hours of weekly operation to be open on Mondays.

The Council approved the ordinance amendment Tuesday by suspending procedural rules to expedite the issue through to a second read and on to an ultimate vote on its future. The ordinance amendment was passed unanimously.

Revisions to the proposal included Council removal of two clauses, one of which stated the Council could reduce

the library funding to a lower rate during periods of financial stress — as defined by a projected 5 percent decline in projected revenue. The second clause struck from the proposal stated that when property tax increased by more than 5 percent by the end of the budget, the Council would have authority to determine the best appropriation of the windfall — and whether it would even go to the library.

When proposing the changes, Council Member and finance committee member Cris Kaminskas said other sections of the amendment better defined times of financial stress and windfall.

The clause Kaminskas pointed to says the Council may revoke or recall any portion of the library’s appropriations, so long as it is determined in the best interest of the city and is done so by ordinance.

The Council also heard reports from city department heads with updates to respective departments.

Planning and Development Director Doug Smith said progress on plans for a roundabout at Harvard Road and Mission Avenue have progressed through discussions with the state department of transportation. He said both entities are working on a project agreement, and current negotiations are setting the city up in a favorable position.

He also addressed enforcement of signage codes and asked the Council to consider regulations for street vendors.

Finance Director R.J. Stevenson said he was preparing for early 2013 budget work.

A public hearing will be held in mid-July to gather input on financial priorities for the city.

Liberty Lake Police Chief Brian Asmus reported a rash of illegal door-to-door soliciting in the city, which has been handled with citations. He encouraged residents to report solicitors to the police department.

Asmus also said six officers would be patrolling the city on Saturday for the Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales. Four officers will be out on bikes, and two others will be in patrol cars. In addition, he said barricades will be placed at important intersections to prevent visibility issues.

Mogen reported the library was gearing up for its summer reading program, with registration kicking off June 16. This year, the program will be extended to eight weeks.

City Administrator Katy Allen, in her second day on the job, thanked several people who she said assisted in a smooth transition into her position.

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Central Valley School District is gearing up to serve free meals to hundreds of hungry children again this summer.

Beginning June 25, children can enjoy a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch served Monday through Thursday at

The Simplified Summer Food Program for Children makes meals available at no charge to attending children under age 18 years of age and younger. Registration is not required, and children do not need to be a student of the Central Valley

School District to participate.

The program runs through July 26, with no service July 4 or 5, from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. for breakfast and noon to 12:45 p.m. for lunch.

Central Valley School District launched the Summer Nutrition Program in 2004.

Over the past eight summers, the program has served nearly 27,500 free meals to children. The program is funded through a reimbursement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is sponsored by the Central Valley School District at no cost to the district.

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Chamberlain added many of these sales people claim they are raising money for school fundraisers, which is usually not true. Those contacted by solicitors such as these are urged to contact the Better Business Bureau at 232-0579 to verify the validity of the company. In the city of Liberty Lake, an additional solicitor’s license is required to be purchased and displayed by all door-to-door solicitors.

Centennial Trail membership drive on now A membership drive for Friends of the Centennial Trail began this month and will go through July 15. New members will be added to a drawing for a new Talous 3.0 mountain bike sponsored by North Division Bike.

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Honest and generous, Chief Seltice carved local legacy

By Ellen Martin Bernardo Liberty Lake Historical Society

Exactly when the wise and beloved man who would become chief of the Coeur d’Alene Indians was born is open for debate.

All agree it was before 1829 in the Spokane Valley. He was born into the Schitsu’umsh tribe, the son of Moses Seltice, a Coeur d’Alene Indian, and Julia Rosa Komshinal, a Spokane Indian, and a descendant of Sitting Bull, a chief in Spokane Valley. He called himself Andrew Seltice (from the family) of Emotes. Many changes and transitions were to come during his lifetime.

French Canadian trappers and traders, coming through the area, began calling the Schitsu’umsh people they met “Coeur d’Alene,” meaning “heart of the awl,” as they had the reputation of being shrewd traders.

The name stuck. The Schitsu’umsh people became known as the Coeur d’Alenes.

The prophecy of Chief Circling Raven, who ruled the Coeur d’Alenes for one hundred years, 1660 to 1760, foretold of the coming of the Black Robes, the Jesuit missionaries. This was fulfilled with the arrival of Father Pierre-Jean DeSmet in 1842.

Andrew Seltice converted to Christianity in 1844 at the St. Joseph Mission. He was married to Julia Rosalia Tsjumskunnagwei at the same mission. The Black Robes and the mission would play a major role in the future of the tribe.

After the Northern Indian Wars of 1858, Chief Vincent, Andrew Seltice and other tribesmen quickly stepped forward to sign a peace and friendship treaty with the United States. They never again went to war against the U. S. government. However, this treaty did nothing to protect their ancestral lands.

With the help of the Jesuits at the mission, the Coeur d’Alenes wrote letters asking for the government to honor their treaties and

Genesis of Liberty Lake A series from the Liberty Lake Historical Society, appearing in the first Splash issue of each month in 2012.

January: Geology of Liberty Lake February: Coeur d’Alene Tribe March: 150 years of Gathering, Recreation and Music April: Indian Wars, Part I May: Indian Wars, Part II June: Chief Seltice July: Chief Tecomtee August: Chief Wildshoe September: Mullan Trail October: Homestead Act November: Spokane Bridge Crossing December: Stephen Liberty

Coeur d’Alene Indian Chief Andrew Seltice lived for years in this home he built on the west side of Lake Seltice, which is now called the Saltese Flats. The log house with a rock fireplace was surrounded by barns and split-rail fences to care for his wealth of livestock and animals.

Photos courtesy of Liberty Lake Historical Society

their tribal lands. It would take 43 more years to gain legal and binding title to their lands.

In 1865, Andrew Seltice, admired for his intelligence and wealth, became head chief, succeeding Chief Vincent. He was slow to anger and quick to make peace. His wealth came from his large herd of cattle and horses he raised. He was also known for his honesty, friendliness, courage and generosity.

He lived on the west side of Lake Seltice, now called Saltese Flats. Encouraged

by Father Joseph Joset, Vice-Provincial of all Pacific Northwest missions, the Coeur d’Alene Indians set up permanent homes and farmed their land. Chief Seltice raised oats, wheat and vegetable crops. He had a large herd of cattle and hundreds of horses.

He built the log house with a rock fireplace his family lived in, as well as barns and splitrail fences for his animals.

Chief Seltice’s wife, Julia, mother of their 12 children, died in 1867. He married again the following year to Julia Marie Chenzie, daughter of Eugene and Juliana Tecomtee.

Together, they had 11 children, making Chief Seltice the father of 23 children.

Every summer on July 1, Chief Seltice invited 500 Indians to gather on the shores of Liberty Lake for a feed. They had horse, foot and canoe races and athletic competitions. Prizes were awarded to the winners.

Three large steers were prepared to feed everyone. They also served bread along with camas, vegetables, fruit, dried huckleberries and thornberries to eat. After the competitions and races were over and everyone was full from the dinner, many spent the night to listen to Tecomtee’s beautiful lyric tenor voice echo across the lake as he sang the “Prophecy Songs” of Circling Raven. The young men, sitting along the shore, would join in with the songs they knew well.

With help from the Jesuits, Chief Seltice helped bring the Coeur d’Alene’s from a hunting and gathering society to an agricultural tribe. Before the 1850s, they gathered berries, dug camas bulbs and caught fish in the plentiful lakes, rivers and streams for

their food. They hunted buffalo in Montana until the buffalo no longer were plentiful as well as mule deer and elk closer to home.

By the 1850s, at least part of the tribe was farming.

Chief Seltice believed the way of life for his people had to change to survive with the influx of settlers. In the 1870s, they began to prepare for the move to an area that could sustain the entire tribe through agricultural means, not far from where they traditionally dug camas. The US government had still not given them title to their land. In 1877, Seltice moved to the DeSmet area of Idaho.

He continued to keep his cattle and horses in the Spokane Valley area to graze and feed for a few more years as he developed his farm to fully support them.

Stephen Liberty, for whom Liberty Lake is named, became a friend of Chief Seltice.

In 1887, Chief Seltice, his brother-in-law Peter Wildshoe, Stephen Liberty and others traveled to Washington, D.C., hoping for a treaty settlement. Again, it was not ratified.

Liberty became a translator for the Coeur d’Alenes, traveling several times to Washington, D.C., on their behalf.

Chief Seltice invited Steven Liberty, Patrick Nixon, Joseph Peavy and Julian Boutelier and their families to be adopted as part of the tribe and to live on the reservation, which they accepted. They became known as “White Indians.” Seltice also invited the Spokane Indians to settle on the Coeur d’Alene Reservation, too.

In 1891, the tribe finally received title to part of their ancestral lands now known as the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation.

It took until June 2, 1924, for a law to be passed allowing the American Indians to become citizens in their own country.

After serving his beloved people as chief for 37 years, Chief Andrew Seltice died on April 20, 1902. He was buried at the church cemetery overlooking the DeSmet Mission.

Ellen Martin Bernardo is vice president of the Liberty Lake Historical Society. She has lived in the Inland Northwest 33 years, 23 of those in Liberty Lake.

Chief Andrew Seltice

Did you know?

• Andrew Seltice, Peter Wildshoe and Tecomtee were brothers-in-law.

• The Cataldo Mission is the oldest standing building in Idaho. It replaced St. Joseph’s Mission due to flooding. It served until the tribe’s relocation to DeSmet.

• One of the few among Chief Seltice’s 23 children who lived to adulthood, Joseph Seltice, became a chief of the Coeur d’Alenes himself.

• Chief Seltice was presented with a gold medal by President Grover Cleveland in 1887 when he came to Washington, D.C., with Steve Liberty, Peter Wildshoe, Regis, Louis Peone and Paul Alkin. During his lifetime, he also met Captain John Mullan, Col. George Wright, Col. Edward Steptoe and a governor.

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COMMUNITY

CALENDAR

Aug. 25 | Shakespeare in the Park “Twelfth Night” 5 p.m., Pavillion Park, 727 N.

Continued from page 4

Molter Road

MUSIC & THE ARTS

Sept. 1 | Pavillion Park Summer Concert Series: Spokane Symphony 6 p.m., Pavillion

June 22 | Olivia Brownlee in Concert: Hot Dogs and Folk Music 7:30 p.m., Jacklin

Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. From Liberty Lake’s Brownlee family, this New Englander by residence will perform close to home. Tickets are $15 or $20 to include a picnic dinner (two hot dogs, chips and a beer).

Tickets: 208-457-8950

June 23 | Art at the Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Liberty Lake Farmers Market, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane 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 6-8 | “Lab Rat’s Lament” and “The Nice Guy” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, The Kave, 4904 N. Harvard Road, Otis Orchards. Pair of one-act comedies (PG-13 rated) performed by Liberty Lake Community Theatre and written by local playwright Matt Harget. Tickets: $8 at the door

July 19 | Bob McCaslin Family Concert

6:30 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. For more: 232-2510

Aug. 4 | Pavillion Park Summer Concert Series: Oli Brown & Peter Rivera 5 p.m.,

Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road.

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SPORTS & RECREATION 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

July 8 | Valley Girl Triathlon 7:45 a.m., 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

June 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 basketball, dodgeball and Zumba (respectively).

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June 27 Zumba night benefits Blessings Under the Bridge. For more: 927-0602 orwww. hubsportscenter.org

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POLICE Continued from page 6

up on the officers. The subject then sent a text message to the officer’s cell phone stating: “come find me baby, wild wild west” and “come and catch me, wild wild west baby.” The complainant’s employer requested to have the subject trespassed forever. Officers were able to locate the subject at his apartment in Spokane and made personal contact with him. The officers explained to the subject that he was permanently trespassed from the business and that the complainant no longer wanted any contact from him at all. The subject stated he now understood the situation and would no longer attempt to contact the complainant.

• Underage party — At 9:10 p.m. June 1, LLPD completed a follow up to last week’s report of a large juvenile party by contacting the homeowner and advising of what happened.

• Noise complaint — At 2 a.m. June 2, LLPD was dispatched to a loud party complaint at the 400 block of North Mitchell Road. Officers contacted the

responsible person, and the party was ended.

• Outstanding warrants — A 23-yearold transient woman was arrested at 5:20 a.m. June 2 at Liberty Lake Road and I-90 for outstanding arrest warrants for DUI, obstructing and minor consuming alcohol.

• False alarm — At 2:40 p.m. June 2, LLPD was dispatched to the 1600 block of North Signal Road for a commercial alarm. Officers determined the alarm was false.

• Panic alarm — At 3:10 p.m. June 2, LLPD was requested to assist the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office with a residential panic alarm at the 19600 block of East Wellesley Avenue. Officers determined the residence was secure.

The homeowner could not be located.

• Hit and run — At 12:15 p.m. June 2, LLPD received a report of a hit and run with property damage that occurred between 8 p.m. June 1 and 6 a.m. June 2 at the 19500 block of East Indiana Avenue. The complainant reported that it appeared a vehicle had left the roadway and hit a tree near her home. The homeowners association was advised of

the damage.

• Disorderly subjects — At 1:15 p.m.

June 3, LLPD was dispatched to the 2300 block of North Madson Road for disorderly subjects. The manager of the hotel was reporting unruly guests refusing to leave. Officers contacted the subjects, and all of them left once law enforcement arrived on scene.

• Suspended licenses — LLPD officers made nine arrests on suspended licenses during the reporting period, including: - 8:45 May 29 at Mission Avenue and Harvard Road; - 6:30 a.m. May 30 at Appleway Avenue and Signal Road; - 8 p.m. May 30; - 6 a.m. May 31 at Appleway Avenue and Molter Road; - 11 a.m. May 31 at the 25000 block of East Hawkstone Loop; - 2 a.m. June 1 at Liberty Lake Road and Interstate 90; - 8:30 a.m. June 1 at Appleway Avenue and Eagle Lane; - 5 p.m. June 1 at the 1300 block of North Liberty Lake Road; - and 8 p.m. June 1 at Liberty Lake Road and Appleway Avenue.

Calls for service Agency assist 3 Alarm 4 Burglary 1 Citizen assist 1 Disorderly conduct 2 DUI 1 Failure to appear 2 Fraud 2 Identity theft 1 Lost or found property 1 Recovered stolen vehicle 2 Suspicion 2 Suspicious circumstances 4 Theft, vehicle 3 Traffic accident 1 Traffic offense 8 Welfare check 2

Citations Parking on bike path Licenses and plates required Driving while license suspended Liability insurance Illegal use of studded tires Hit and run Use of cell phone Possession of dangerous weapon

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Bright mind, bright future Splash photo by Kelly Moore

Liberty Lake resident Andrew Schutts earned recognition as one of Central Valley High School’s four valedictorians by maintaining a 4.0 GPA while taking as many AP classes as possible.

Liberty Lake student earns spot as CVHS valedictorian

By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer

He loves reading anything by Kurt Vonnegut. He helped plan his school’s Green Club “trashion” show. His all-time favorite band is R.E.M. And he also scored a 2320 on his SAT. Oh, and he’s going to Harvard in the fall.

Andrew Schutts, a Liberty Lake resident, is one of four Central Valley High School valedictorians this year.

“My wife and I are extremely proud,” his dad, Ray Schutts, said. “He’s worked extremely hard to get to this point. … He’s done a lot of things very well. Certainly valedictorian, to me, represents an award built on four years of hard work.”

Ray Schutts said his oldest son has always been intellectually curious, but he gives credit to his wife Helen Schutts, a teacher, for sparking interest in learning early on.

He also noted that help from numerous teachers, coaches and mentors along the way have all added up.

Andrew Schutts worked his way to the top of his class by maintaining a 4.0 GPA while taking as many AP classes as he could.

Ultimately, though, he said his main goal all along was to get into a good college — an interest that piqued when he visited schools after his freshman year.

“I was always thinking of that as a good goal to have,” Andrew Schutts said. “But of course, I want to be challenged. I want to do well in things. It’s not all for something more substantial in the end. If you’re doing things, you might as well do them well.”

Being valedictorian wasn’t much of an intentional goal until his junior year, and even now, he says the honor is more of a byproduct of dedicated and focused work.

“I haven’t just breezed through everything,” Andrew Schutts said. “I might have more of a knack for more language-based classes … but this year I’ve take AP Calculus and AP Chemistry and things like that that are a little bit more outside my comfort zone. In something like that, I definitely have to study and work quite a bit harder.”

In addition to his academic fervor, he’s kept life balanced with participation in school clubs and community volunteering.

Ray Schutts said his oldest son’s service-oriented involvement was somewhat of a family affair, but largely self-motivated.

“Becoming active with the Liberty Lake Youth Commission is definitely something we encouraged, but his level of involvement was something he sought out,” Ray Schutts said. “We’re big believers in giving back, and that’s something Andrew has particularly taken to heart.”

On the Liberty Lake Youth Commission, a city entity established to provide service opportunities for local teens, advisor Michelle Griffin said Andrew Schutts made a lasting impression as group president for the past year.

“From the first day I met him, I could tell he was extraordinary,” Griffin said. “He balances leadership with friendship, and he does it so naturally. That’s something many adults struggle with.”

In the time she’s known him, Griffin said his maturity and sense of responsibility has left a lasting impression on her and the LLYC. She recalled an instance in the last effort from the group — a carnival at Liberty Lake Elementary School — where the janitor called to say a mess was left from tape stuck to the floor.

“Andrew just dropped what he was doing and went out there and cleaned it up himself,” Griffin said. “He didn’t have to do that.

He could have just called who was responsible for leaving that mess, but he just went and did it himself. It’s little things like that that make him stand out in my mind.”

Among his high school involvement, Schutts considers four years on the cross country team and his work with the Knowledge Bowl team and the Green Club as most significant.

As the Green Club president this year, he helped establish a composting program similar to ones run at local elementary and middle schools — but unprecedented at the high school level anywhere in eastern Washington.

“We just saw that as a definite step forward we could take to improve sustainability,” Schutts said. “We still have a ways to go with perfecting things, but within two years of establishing the club, we’ve gotten bottle and can recycling and composting.”

His academic achievements are farreaching as well.

“I’ve absolutely seen him grow as a person and a student since I’ve known him, but he’s always struck me as a very mature, responsible, compassionate person,” AP European History teacher Eric Akins said.

“His presence in the classroom has always enriched the learning experience for everyone.”

Akins said he knew he could always count on Schutts to ask insightful questions and give meaningful responses. However, it was his interaction with Schutts as an advisor to the Knowledge Bowl team that left him most impressed.

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Earlier this year, the Knowledge Bowl team took home a state championship for the first time in school history, and they did it with Schutts at the helm as co-captain.

“He played a huge role in that win,” Akins said. “Everyone on the team worked really hard, but Andrew is great to offer leadership and guidance to his peers.”

At a mock political convention, Akins said he was impressed with Schutts’ social interaction just as much as he was with his academic skills.

“There was one student, a sophomore, who was new to the school there, and Andrew immediately introduced himself and just brought her into the group,” Akins said.

“The way he presents himself is very gentle and very present. He always seems to be engaged and interested in whatever he’s doing — even if what he’s doing is making other’s feel comfortable.”

Akins also noted Schutts’ win as the top recipient of the Spokane Scholars Foundation’s award for social studies. For the program, high schools in the greater Spokane area nominate one student in each of six subjects. The social studies honor earned him a $4,000 grant from the foundation.

The grant, no doubt will make a reasonable dent in tuition costs next year. After applying to about 15 schools, Schutts said he was put in a “weird position” of deciding which to attend — because he was granted acceptance to every single one.

He was reluctant to share every school he applied to, but said the ultimate decision came between Yale and Harvard — because the schools’ endowment funds were able to make tuition less of a strain. He chose Harvard because he loved Boston.

He said he’s still undecided on what kind of career he sees himself pursuing — much less what he’ll eventually major in at Harvard. Lately, he said he’s narrowed down his interests to environmental science, international studies, philosophy, literature and computer science.

“It’s really wide-ranging because I want to do stuff that’s going to matter,” Schutts explained. “I’m sure everyone wants that, but I want whatever I do to make a concrete benefit to society. I’m really interested in literature, and you can make the argument that that’s really beneficial to society, but it’s maybe less concrete than feeding people in third-world countries. Maybe by this time next year, I’ll have it a little more figured out.”

He still has a little more time before he schedules his classes for the fall — he said he’s expecting to take prerequisites — but he’s looking forward to exploring electives and seeing what feels best.

“He’s been given an excellent opportunity to attend Harvard, and I’m excited to see what he does with that,” Ray Schutts said.

“No matter what he pursues, I know he’ll give it his all. His future is just wide open. I know he can accomplish anything.”

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Tyler Barnard Age: 18 Parents: Diana Barnard and Marshall Kimes School: Central Valley High School High school involve-

ment: Weightlifting Plans after graduation: Attending WSU

P.J. Berish Age: 18 Parents: Phil and Mary Berish School: West Valley High School High school involvement: Part of the state runner-up football team at WVHS sophomore year, qualifier for the state golf tournament sophomore and senior years and placed 34th this past year.

Plans after graduation: Attending WSU this fall with plans to study communications or sports management.

One amazing high school memory: I came within one shot of Tyler Carlson (2012 state golf champ) in a GNL match. I told him, "I'm coming for you." He won by seven strokes by posting a 68 ... missed it by that much.

Two most influential people in my life: My parents. My mom encouraged me to branch out and just do. My dad fueled my passion for sports and supports me in everything I do. I'm truly blessed to have great parents.

Three words to summarize my senior year: It's over already?

Four years ago I thought … math was easy, but now I know … I shouldn't become a pre-calculus teacher — or any type of math teacher for that matter.

Five years from now, I will be … reporting live with Jim Nantz in Butler Cabin, or in any sports venue.

We'll see. Stay tuned.

Drew Garrett Brown Parents: Shaun and Nathan Brown

mation to answer five optional follow-up questions. The following pages showcase local graduates’ responses, accomplishments and plans for the future.

— Compiled by Kelly Moore School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Served as student body president this year, ran on the fifth-place state cross country team and participated in the pole vault at the state track meet. He was voted by his teammates as a captain for both teams. He is also a member of Government Club, which planned several community and school activities this year.

Plans after graduation: Joining his older twin siblings at Brigham Young University in the fall. He received an academic scholarship from BYU, as well as scholarships from the Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation, Friends of Pavillion Park and the Washington State Elks Association.

One amazing high school memory: making it to the state meet in both cross country and track Two most influential people in my life: no doubt, my mom and dad.

Three words to summarize my senior year: on to state! (Because our senior class carried almost every team to their respective state tournaments this year!)

Four years ago I thought … it would be fun to drive to school every day, but now I know … my 16-year-old sister feels the same way.

Five years from now, I will be … planning our first class reunion!

Brett Busch Age: 18 Parents: Ken and Connie Busch School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: ASB Vice President, Washington Association of Student Councils, Mt. Triumph Leadership Camp, LINK Leader, National Honor Society, Government Club, Green Club, Spanish Club, CVHS Student Campaign Organizer for CVSD Levy, Inland Northwest Blood Drive, Most Spirited Senior Award, eighttime academic letterman, Advanced Placement Scholar Award Recipient, Mr. CVHS (Best Formal Wear, 2010; Best Talent, 2011; Mr. Congeniality, 2012), CVHS football (including five-time Iron Man

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The following high school seniors from Liberty Lake are scheduled to graduate from the Central Valley School District:

Central Valley High School Justin Alcala • Scott Allen • Megan Anderies • Zachary Anderson • Tyler Barnard • Hali Barnes • Tim Barrier • Kurtis Beck • Beau Benzel • Samantha Block • Drew Brown • Brett Busch • Justin Carlile • Brittany Castillo • Joel Christensen • Annaliese Collins • Alec Coman • Kiah Condos • Tyler Connors • Trevor Cook • Kristine Cooper • Madison Craypo • Adrienne Daines • Christina Davis • Haley Dexter • Ashleigh Dillon • Nathan Drew • Austin Edwards • Paige Ellingson • Amber Englehardt • Delaney Fisher • Matthew Folsom • Kyler Gessler • Kelsey Glynn • Alisha Goss • Patrick Grady • Evan Grinalds • Jace Gummersall • Zachary Gunderson • Zach Hisel • Leslie Ho • Jacob Hochberg • Aaron Houston • Brittney Hoyer • Jonathan Jones • Allison Jordan • Brooke Jurgens • Cassandra Kaplan • Daniel Karasyov • Nick Kehmeier • Logan Kelly • Charles Kienbaum • Chelsea Kinney • Dakota Kliamovich • Nathaniel Koch • Matte Kondryszyn • Dmitriy Korneychuk • Cameron Larson • Jacob Lettrick • Natoine Lively II • Meghan Long • Steven Ludington • Jack Lukes • Maci McLain • Andy Morales • R.J. Morgan • Harley Muse • Jensyn Newman • Ann Nguyen • Kala Norris • David Oleynik • Shea Paske • Dakota Pearce • Oleg Polishchuk • Amanda Pulis • Kyle Raskell • Karly Rasmussen • Sarah Rathmanner • Garrett Ribail • Trevor Rowell • Tessa Sanders • Ryan Scherich • Stephanie Scheurer • Timothy Schmidt • Lucas Schneidmiller • Andrew Schutts • Sydnee Scofield • Marshall Seely • Holly Shaarbaf • Adam Shaw • McKenzie Shea • David Smallwood • Troy Smith • Kendyl Spencer • Spencer Stephenson • Maitlin Stewart • Tyler Stiles • Aiden Swank • Connor Sweeney • Connor Szott • Jordan Tabish • Carrie Taylor • Kaitlyn Torres • Kellsey Torres • Lucas Torres • Bryan Trower • Isaiah VanVoorhis • Michael Vasquez • Brandon Vick • Bobby Villalobos • Jayna Walker • Tanner Walker • Breanna Ward • Kellie Watson • Deborah Watty • Taylor Wayman • Amberlynn Weber • Eli Wiecking • Andrew Wiggin • James Wright • Michael Zarecor • Emma Zellmer

University High School Andrew Croneberger • Jarrad Giese

Barker High School Halle Shepherd Information provided by Central Valley School District.

Award recipient), CVHS baseball, Liberty Lake Youth Commission member since 2008.

Plans after graduation: During the summer, I will be lifeguarding at Liberty Lake County Park and also spending a week in July as a junior counselor at Mt. Triumph Leadership Camp mentoring current and future high school leadership students.

In the fall, I will be attending University of Washington in Seattle where I plan on majoring in political science and law.

One amazing high school memory: Dressing in a cheer outfit perhaps more often than I should have.

Two most influential people in my life: Merriam and Webster because they have truly given meaning to my life.

Three words to summarize my senior year: Tangy, zesty, sassy.

Four years ago I thought … I was good looking, but now I know … I’m good looking.

Five years from now, I will be … eating microwave meals with my 27 cats.

Justin R. Carlile Age: 18 Parents: Kevin and Kirsten Carlile School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Skills Center and community volunteering Plans after graduation: Attend Spokane Community College

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Garrett Chadderdon Age: 17 Parents: Ken and Nancy Chadderdon School: Gonzaga Prep High School High school involvement: Golf, basketball, National Honor Society, LINK crew, Young Life Plans after graduation: Will be attending University of Idaho on academic scholarships to study business

Alec Coman Age: 18 Parents: Paul and Michelle Ostheimer School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Worked at the Liberty Lake McDonald's, enjoys electronic music, skateboarding, playing the guitar, hanging out with friends and is very involved in church.

Plans after graduation: Attend college at BYU Hawaii One amazing high school memory: At the Stinky Sneaker basketball game in 2011, I wore a replica Deadmau5 head (a popular electronic music artist), and everyone wanted to have a picture taken with me!

Two most influential people in my life: My mom and dad. They do a great job keeping me on track and teaching me important lessons that I will be able to use throughout my life.

Three words to summarize my senior year: Crazy, adventurous, challenging.

Four years ago I thought … electronic music was boring, but now I know … it's amazing, and I’ve even started creating my own.

Five years from now, I will be … still in college, possibly at a University with a good engineering program.

Kiah Condos Age: 18 Parents: John and Bobbi Condos School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Leadership Class, four-year varsity letter in track and field, three-year varsity letter in cross country Plans after graduation: Attend Washington State University and then medical

school after that. She hopes to be a missions doctor when she graduates. She was also invited and has agreed to run cross country and distance track at WSU in the fall.

One amazing high school memory: I have many great memories from high school, but the ones I made with my friends on the cross country and track team will always be the ones I remember.

Two most influential people in my life: My mom and dad. They are always there to support me and are willing to give me help when it is needed.

Three words to summarize my senior year: Most rewarding ever.

Four years ago I thought … this is going to take forever to graduate, but now I know … that the years go by far faster than I expected them to.

Five years from now, I will be … in medical school and working my way toward becoming a missions doctor.

Haley Rachel Dexter Age: 18 Parents: Roger and Kelli Dexter School: Central Valley High School Plans after graduation: Undecided One amazing high school memory: Becoming an aunt.

Two most influential people in my life: My mother and father.

Three words to summarize my senior year: Lively, interesting, exhausting.

Four years ago I thought … graduation would never come, but now I know … that time is very valuable.

Five years from now, I will be … a professional photographer, livin' the dream.

Delaney Fisher Age: 17 Parents: Andrea and Scott Fisher School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: varsity volleyball player, DECA, National Honor Society Plans after graduation: earned a scholarship to play volleyball at Walla Walla Community College.

Kyler J. Gessler Age: 19 Parents: George and Lori Gessler School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Partici-

pated in football, basketball and is a fouryear letterman in track Plans after graduation: Attending Eastern Washington University Two most influential people in my life: Coach Chuck Bowden counts for two.

Five years from now, I will be … just finishing my master’s degree at EWU and looking for a job as a paramedic.

Kelsey Glynn Age: 18 Parents: Kevin and Laurie Glynn School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Yearbook editor in chief, AP classes, National Honor Society, Green Club, Key Club Plans after graduation: Attend Whitworth University and double major in graphic design and computer science.

One amazing high school memory: The first time I picked up the completed yearbook and was holding a year’s worth of hard work.

Two most influential people in my life: Hands down, my parents.

Three words to summarize my senior year: Paradoxical, busy, happy.

Four years ago I thought … everybody older than me was really smart and had everything down, but now I know … that nobody knows what they're doing, and that's OK. Five years from now, I will be … in Seattle or Portland working some really cool artsy technological job — or at least interning and trying to get a job somewhere.

Hopefully I won't be in my parent’s basement because of my art major.

Jace Gummersall Age: 17 Parents: Jeff and Whitney Gummersall School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Lettered in football, wrestling and track the last two years of high school (participated in each all four years); named to Honor Roll with a 3.78 GPA; AP classes; participated in leadership the last two years, including being a junior counselor at the leadership camp and chairing the school food drive that came in second for most food and money donated. He is also an Eagle Scout that enjoys serving others, playing guitar, hanging out with friends and life in general.

Plans after graduation: Attending BYUIdaho this fall and major in engineering.

Evan R. Grinalds Age: 18 Parents: Randy and Rhonda Grinalds School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: DECA, National Honor Society, freshman and JV Basketball, Key Club, four years varsity golf. Community involvement includes Liberty Lake 4th of July Committee, Upwards Soccer referee, working construction, owning lawn mowing business eight years.

Plans after graduation: Attend Point Loma University in San Diego to major in engineering/business, work in family business and travel with family.

Jake Hochberg Age: 18 Parents: Phil and Ruth Hochberg School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Key Club, Honor Society, Honor Roll, WYDFY (Washington Drug Free Youth), varsity baseball, playing summer baseball for the Club Spokane Dodgers (Elite travel team) Plans after graduation: Attend Concordia University (Portland) in the fall on a baseball scholarship One amazing high school memory: My first varsity start — I threw a one-hit shutout against Rogers Two most influential people in my life: Kris White and my dad Three words to summarize my senior year: Ephemeral, blithe, impetuous Four years ago I thought … I knew everything, but now I know … a little.

Five years from now, I will be… playing professional baseball.

Nathaniel Eldon Koch Age: 18 Parents: Michael and Sheryl Koch School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Participated all four years with an award-winning band program — including quad drums for marching band drumline, percussion for concert band, and drum set for pep band; participated two years in A cappella Choir and jazz choir "Rhythm'n Blues."

Plans after graduation: Attend Eastern

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Washington University with interest in music, economics and world trade

Andy Morales Age: 19 Parents: Robert and Mirna Reyes School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Marching band, wind ensemble, concert band, jazz band, pep band Plans after graduation: Attend Washington State University to study music education

Kyle Ray Raskell Age: 17 Parents: Robert and Heather Raskell School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Loves playing guitar and is an active member of the worship team at church; loves to ride dirt bikes, camp and play sports; also holds a part time job at Taco Time in Liberty Lake Plans after graduation: Attend SCC this winter and transfer to a four-year college for music and/or music education.

One amazing high school memory: Getting the chance to perform on my guitar live on stage my junior year.

Two most influential people in my life: My friend Nathan Drew and youth pastor Steven Fazakerley Three words to summarize my senior year: Challenging, stressful and EPIC! Four years ago I thought … I’d never make it this far, but now I know … high school flies by extremely fast.

Five years from now, I will be … rockin’ the stage in front of thousands!

Karly Rasmussen Age: 18 Parents: Gary and Judy Rasmussen School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Christian Youth Theater, President of High School Youth Pursuing Excellence, National Honor Society, frequent volunteer work, private academic tutor.

Plans after graduation: Attend Whitworth in the fall and major in education.

Sarah Rathmanner Age: 18

Parents: David and Lori Rathmanner.

School: Central Valley High school High school involvement: Participated in Running Start program at Spokane Community College, and I will also be graduating with an AA degree. All through high school, I worked at my grandma’s 7-Eleven store, I was on the CV dance team my freshman year. My favorite activities are horse riding on my horse Moony, and I drag race a '67 ford mustang known as "Pony Girl" at Spokane County Raceway with my family.

Plans after graduation: Attend Eastern Washington University to hopefully find a major in the medical field/sciences.

One amazing high school memory: Participating on the CVHS dance team and taking first place at state for our drill routine in 2010.

Two most influential people in my life: My mom Lori and my dad Dave are my heroes. No matter what happened, they have always been there for me and support me. I want to thank them for the support.

I can’t think of one time they haven’t been there for me.

Three words to summarize my senior year: Friendships, successful, awesome memories.

Four years ago I thought … I would have a regular high school experience, but now I know … my hard work at Spokane Community College has paid off and that I can say I have an AA degree.

Five years from now, I will be … Living up my dreams of having a successful and fun career! I don’t know exactly what I am going to do, but I might go to beauty school at Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design. And five years from now, I want to still be active with family, horse riding and drag racing.

Brooklyn Duveen Robinson Age: 17 Parents: Bryant and Lynn Robinson School: West Valley High School High school involvement: Graduating with honors (3.93 GPA), cross country, volleyball, softball, marching band, pep band, Knowledge Bowl, Link Crew, National Honor Society, acted in two drama productions. This past year, I was drum major for the marching band and selected MVP for the Great Northern League in softball my junior and senior year. WVHS softball team placed third at the 2012 state 2A tournament, 2012 Knowledge Bowl team placed seventh at state.

Plans after graduation: Attend Scripps College (Claremont, Calif.) in the fall with interest in studying linguistics, psychology, theatre, art and maybe marketing, while playing Division III softball.

Trevor Matthew Rowell Age: 18 Parents: Todd and Penny Rowell School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Member of the Liberty Lake GOLD Swim team, Eagle Scout Plans after graduation: Attend BYU Idaho in the fall One amazing high school memory: I really enjoyed attending the Stinky Sneaker basketball games throughout high school, but the most amazing would have to be going to the Mayday Parade concert last summer!

Two most influential people in my life: My parents have been great role models for me throughout high school. They’ve taught me to work hard in order to reach my goals.

Three words to summarize my senior year: Exciting, stressful, memorable.

Four year ago I thought … I would be young forever, but now I know … I’m becoming an adult and have a lot more responsibility.

Five years from now, I will be … a bachelor livin' la vida loca at BYU, finishing my degree (whatever that may be), possibly pursuing a career in art.

Stephanie P. Scheurer Age: 18 Parents: Sylvia and Randy Scheurer School: Central Valley High School Plans after graduation: Attend SCC and EWU to pursue a career in law enforcement.

One amazing high school memory: Getting caps and gowns! That's when I saw the light at the end of the tunnel.

Two most influential people in my life: My family and my Explorer advisor Three words to summarize my senior year: Short, busy, frustrating.

Four years ago I thought … my senior year would never get here, but now I know … it's here and gone!

Five years from now, I will be … a police officer!

McKenzie Shea Age: 18 Parents: Kelly and Mary Shea School: Central Valley High School High school Involvement: Three-

year starter/letterman for slow and fastpitch softball teams, AP classes, 3.9 GPA. Plans after graduation: Awarded an academic and softball scholarship to University of Bridgeport, where she’ll play softball and major in interior design.

Halle Jane Shepherd Age: 17 School: University High School Parents: Debbie Haskins, Alan Shepherd and Shanda Shepherd Plans after graduation: Attend Spokane Falls Community College for photography in the fall.

One amazing high school memory: Participating in and completing my senior project.

Two most influential people in my life: My dad and my mom.

Three words to describe my senior year: Challenging, interesting and happy.

Four years ago I thought… this is exciting but scary, but now I know… it was not scary but exciting.

Five years from now, I will be… a photographer.

Troy Thompson Smith Age: 17 Parents: Al Smith, Janie Smith-Briggs and Keith Briggs High school involvement: Active in sports throughout all school years, playing basketball, football, baseball and golf; lettered in golf four years; participated in DECA four years, making it to state competition; enjoyed all types of extracurricular activities.

Plans after graduation: Play golf and attend either Bellevue College (with brother Chad) or play golf and attend Spokane Falls Community College. Long-term plans are to go into sports broadcasting.

One amazing high school memory: Our Porta-Potty prank on a freshman golfer.

Not the smartest thing I've ever done, but definitely memorable. We love you, Michael!

Two most influential people in my life: Personally, it is my grandfather. Grandpa Bob has always been someone I look up to, and he has taught me to laugh a lot and enjoy life. In my sports world, it would be Tiger Woods. He was a major idol of mine growing up in the sport.

Three words to describe my senior year: Entertaining, challenging and quick!

Four years ago I thought … high school

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would take forever to finish, but now I know … it flies by really fast!

Five years from now I will be … starting a new career hopefully in sports broadcasting. ESPN would be nice!

Spencer Stephenson Age: 17 School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Participated in DECA for three years, attended one year of Running Start at EWU Plans after graduation: Attend WSU and major in pharmacy One amazing high school memory: When I got the chance to attend DECA nationals in Orlando my junior year. My group didn’t do well in the competition, but we had a blast visiting the amusement parks.

Two most influential people in my life: I can’t narrow this down to two because my parents, along with my brother, have helped me a ton through my high school career. Both my parents have encouraged me to get good grades, and they’ve always helped when I had questions with school.

My brother helped with the social aspect, making high school as memorable as it is.

He helped me become friends with older students and become better friends with people in my own grade.

Three words to summarize my senior year: Short, memorable, fun.

Four years ago I thought … high school would be difficult to adjust to, but now I know … with the help of the staff and students, the adjustment from middle school to high school is a breeze.

Five years from now, I will be … attending Washington State University and hopefully starting my first year of graduate school in pharmacy.

Connor Sweeney Age: 17 Parents: Dan and Becky Sweeney School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Varsity cheerleader, competitive cheer, work study.

Plans after graduation: Attend the University of Montana and major in early childhood education while performing as a member of the Grizzly Cheer Squad.

One amazing high school memory: Spending time with all my friends and laughing until our sides hurt.

Scholarship Roundup FOPP awards scholarships to local students Friends of Pavillion Park will honor its scholarship recipients at an awards presentation for the students and family today (Thursday) at City Hall.

Candidates were judged on applications indicating the following: community involvement; academic and vocational aptitude; and the desire to develop skills to serve our community, country and society. Scholarships were available to students who are a resident, or have a parent, guardian or grandparent who is a resident of the Liberty Lake community and is planning on attending an institute of higher learning or vocational school, fulltime during the 2012-2013 school year.

Drew Brown was honored with the $1,500 Elmer Schneidmiller Community Leadership award and Andrew Schutts was honored with the $500 Presidents Award. Brown and Schutts were also awarded a $500 general scholarship, along with Brett Busch, Homa Shaarba and Michael Sattler.

Scholarships honor Valley grads The MeadowWood/ Liberty Lake men’s club awarded scholarships May 26 to one student from each of the Valley’s public high schools.

Pictured from left are Tim Nersinger, president of the men’s club; Patrick Berish of West Valley High School; Conor (Cojo) Smith of University High School and Michael Sattler of Central Valley High School. Also awarded a scholarship but not shown: Jasmine Phan of East Valley High School.

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Kiwanis awards scholarships

Retired Teachers Association awards Liberty Lake student Liberty Lake resident Karly Rasmussen, a student at Central Valley High School, was awarded a $1,500 scholarship from the Retired Teachers Association of Central Valley. She plans to attend Whitworth University in the fall with a major in education.

Central Valley student earns EWU scholarship Megan Anderies of Liberty Lake was awarded a Dean’s Scholarship for $1,500 for the 2012-2013 academic year at Eastern Washington University. This award is given to incoming freshmen with a GPA between 3.5 and 3.79 and an SAT score of at least 1000.

Megan will graduate from Central Valley High School Saturday, where she is a member of the track and cross country teams. She will attend EWU as a freshman this fall. She is the daughter of Shawn and Jennifer Anderies.

The two most influential people in my life: My parents. As a family, we have been through so much, but they always have been there for me, and I know they always will be.

Three words to summarize my senior year: Exciting, fast and fantastic.

Four years ago I thought … high school would be scary, but now I know … it’s just a step closer to growing up.

Five years from now, I will be … happy

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Scholarship recipients were honored during the Kiwanis Scholarship Scramble at MeadowWood Golf Course on Saturday. The following students were awarded scholarships: Drew Brown (not pictured), Central Valley High School; Trevor J. Cook, CVHS; Krissy Daschbach (not pictured), Gonzaga University; Emily Hope, East Valley High School; Cally McKenzie King, EVHS; Carlie Christine King, West Valley High School; Olyvia Manning, WVHS; Haleigh Miller, Washington State University; Jordan Mitchell, Barker High School; Michael Sattler, CVHS; Katie Semler, BHS; Homa Shaarbaf, CVHS; Connor Smith, University High School; Tomi Tanner, BHS; and Samantha Walters, WVHS. Recipients were judged on community service, financial need, first-generation college student, grade point average, leadership, school activities and work history. and living my life to the fullest. Also hopefully I’ll be beginning a great career.

Jordan Tabish Age: 18 Parents: Dan and Laura Tabish School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Four-year

National Honor Society member, football, basketball, track and field, tennis, Spanish Club, 2012 Mr. CVHS Best Talent Award, 2008 Evergreen Middle School Young Man of the Year, volunteered for Spokane Hoopfest and Bloomsday.

Plans after graduation: Attend University of Washington and beginning undergraduate studies in a science-related field while taking the prerequisites required for application to pharmacy school. He hopes to

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CVSD Graduation Ceremonies Barker High School Today (June 7) at 6 p.m.

ONE Church in Spokane Valley Central Valley High School Saturday at 11 a.m.

McCarthey Athletic Center at Gonzaga University University High School Saturday at 3 p.m.

McCarthey Athletic Center at Gonzaga University For more information, visit www.cvsd.org.

pursue a career in pharmacy or pharmaceutical research. He’ll be a third-generation Husky.

One amazing high school memory: Roadtripping to watch the basketball team at state Three words to summarize my senior year: Unforgettable, humorous, worthwhile.

Four years ago I thought … pirates, but now I know … more about pirates.

Five years from now, I will be … studying to become a pharmacist at the University of Washington.

Isaiah B. Van Voorhis Age: 17 Parents: Kahale and Shiela Rogan School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: DECA, math tutor, four-sport varsity student-athlete (football, soccer, track and wrestling).

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Plans after graduation: Obtain a baccalaureate degree with an emphasis in education while participating in soccer; college or university undecided as of yet.

Andy Wiggin Age: 18 Parents: Ed and Amy Wiggin School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Vice-chair of the Liberty Lake Youth Commission, Hoopfest volunteer and committee member, soccer, tennis, Honor Society, academic letter and AP Scholar.

Plans after graduating: Attend the University of Washington in the fall to pursue an engineering degree.

Margaret Wolf Age: 17 School: Gonzaga Prep Parents: Betty and Gary Wolf High school involvement: 3.8 GPA, Na-

tional Honor Society, soccer, cross country, golf, PNSA ski team (Western Regional, Junior Olympics and J-2 Nationals in downhill alpine ski races).

Plans after graduation: Attend Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah One amazing high school memory: Getting off the airplane in Doha, Qatar, in 115-degree heat and knowing that I was going to have one of the greatest semesters of my high school career.

Two most influential people in my life: My grandfather and my sister.

Three words to describe my senior year: Ski, sleep and study.

Five years from now I will be … a college graduate working toward a to-be-determined career that I will truly enjoy doing in life.

Editors note: Did we miss you? The Splash solicited information about Liberty Lake-connected graduate information through our May issues, but we don’t want to miss any graduate who would like to submit. Submit information about your graduate to editor@libertylakesplash.com by 8 a.m. Monday to be included in our June 14 issue.

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Limo service to launch from Liberty Lake

By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer

Liberty Lake will soon see the start of Blackjack Limo, a locally founded startup aimed at providing VIP services for businesses and special occasions.

“My other businesses are running smoothly without much of my involvement,” owner Keith Kopelson explained. “To be honest, I was looking for something I could put some time into and have some fun with, too.”

Blackjack Business Services, the controlling entity owned by Kopelson, who is also a member of the Liberty Lake City Council, also operates a commercial janitorial service as well as a security guard service based out of Liberty Lake.

“As a service provider primarily for businesses, our new venture fits perfectly in our family of services that will serve both business and recreational consumers,” Kopelson said.

And the limo service isn’t foreign territory for Kopelson, either. Before moving to Liberty Lake eight years ago, he operated a limo service in St. Louis.

He said he ran that business for a couple years, before he was bought out. He said the success of that business played a major part in his decision to start the Liberty Lake-based service.

“I found the limousine service

Splash photos by Kelly Moore

Liberty Lake resident Keith Kopelson is gearing up to launch Blackjack Limo June 15 with one black Lincoln Town Car stretch limousine. Inside, he keeps it stocked with amenities for up to nine passengers. business really enjoyable and profitable,” Kopelson said. “It’s entertaining behind the wheel.

You get to meet really fun people.

It’s almost always a celebratory kind of vibe.”

For the handful of startups he’s backed locally, he said he looks for opportunities that are lowrisk with minimal overhead and room to grow.

“For 25 years, I worked for other people, putting my hard work toward something that in the end

made rich people richer,” Kopelson explained. “I just decided I’d like to do that for myself. It’s fun to start something small and see just how far you can take it.”

For the limo service, he’ll be kicking off with one black Lincoln Town Car stretch limousine, which seats 9 passengers. As the business grows, he said he plans to add one or two more vehicles and maybe a backup driver during the next year.

“My business philosophy in regards to this venture is simple: Provide VIP service to every customer in addition to offering bonus amenities that perhaps other companies do not provide,” Kopelson said. “In this economy, people have challenged me on whether this is a business that Spokane consumers will be interested in. My answer is simple, make it known what a great service we offer, price it right, and people will take advantage of it.”

He said he’s currently waiting to wrap up the licensing process and hopes to officially launch the business June 15. When the business launches, he said Blackjack Limo would offer packages for VIP airport service, weddings, proms, graduations, wine tours, special events and even Seattle Mariners trips.

For additional information on the service, contact Kopelson at 230-0820.

In Biz STCU Youth Week includes camp, prizes

New clients who sign up for Kids Club during the promotion will be entered to win four passes to Silverwood Theme Park and $100. For more information and official rules, visit www.stcuteens.org.

the winner of the 2012 AGORA award for large business, presented by Greater Spokane Incorporated. The AGORA awards program recognizes businesses in the Spokane region that exemplify leadership to support a strong economy and quality of life, a press release said.

Judges’ comments noted the company’s support to local nonprofits through volunteerism, financial donations and service in leadership roles on numerous boards.

Baker Construction wins award

Recreation licenses now available at Chevron

Students 18 and under are invited to open new accounts during STCU Youth Week June 18 through 22. A Money Camp will be held June 19 and 22.

Baker Construction and Development, led by President/ CEO Barry Baker of Liberty Lake, was recently honored as

Liberty Lake Chevron, 1109 N. Liberty Lake Road, is now set up to sell fishing and hunting licenses through the state.

For more information, call 8916084.

and professional mentoring services.

Business coach earns new certification

Anderson is a resident of Liberty Lake, a member of the Liberty Lake Merchants Association and a member of the Liberty Lake Advisory Board through Greater Spokane Incorporated.

Liberty Lake resident Greg Anderson, with ActionCOACH Business Coaching, recently attained board certification through the Center for Credentialing and Education. He said he is the first person in the Spokane area to attain this certification.

Anderson oversees the assessment initiatives at ActionCOACH Spokane, a regional franchise based in Spokane Valley that serves businesses throughout eastern Washington and northern Idaho with business education, team building

Itron implements system in Dubai Liberty Lake-based Itron announced Monday it had completed the installation of a meter data management system for Emirates District Cooling (Emicool), a Dubai-based cooling service provider.

The system integrates all of Emicool’s cooling meters into

one unified system, consolidating data from different meter manufacturers. It provides Emicool with automatic reading schedules, streamlined customer billing and a single alarm system for its meters. The system captures data from meters serving the Dubai Investment Park and Dubai Motor City and supports 10,000 Emicool customers, a press release said.

Itron provides energy and water resource management solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world.

In Biz features Liberty Lakeconnected business items. Contact The Splash with business news at editor@libertylakesplash.com.

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Sunset in a glass

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Local Lens Share your snapshots for The Splash’s photo page. E-mail photos@libertylakesplash. com with scenes from around town, community events and Splash Travels.

Employer spends day at McChord

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Liberty Lake Safeway manager Dan DiCiccio (right) visited the 446th Airlift Wing McChord Air Base in Tacoma recently for an Employer Orientation Program. He attended the event with his employee Pete Peterson, who is also a reservist. DiCiccio said he spent time learning about Peterson’s duties and left impressed by what he does for the country.

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Liberty Lake resident Larry Laux captured this image of a sunset through his wine glass June 3.

Cougar Cum Laude Blake Baker graduated Cum Laude from the School of Architecture and Engineering at Washington State University this May 5. The 2008 graduate of Central Valley High School received his degree for Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. His favorite college memories come from his experiences as a member of the Cougar Marching Band and as an instructor and member of the Fencing Club. He is the son of Liberty Lake resident Maria Hatcher.

Community tennis clinics continue

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Liberty Lake Community Tennis Association President leads a free youth tennis clinic, open to kids 12 and under every Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Chamber celebrates

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Students win at math

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Liberty Lake Mayor Steve Peterson helps Spokane Valley Chamber President Eldonna Shaw cut the ribbon for the official grand opening of the organization’s Liberty Lake headquarters. The Chamber consolidated offices at the location last month and held a grand opening in conjunction with its 91st anniversary celebration June 1.

Four sixth-grade students represented Greenacres Middle School during the Washington state Math is Cool competition in Moses Lake on May 19 and took second place in the team category. Pictured from left are Lacie Hull, Ryu Sharma, Jack Wampler and Bekk Martin. All are from Liberty Lake.

sports

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Scoreboard COMMUNITY GOLF 5/8 Meadowwood Ladies 18-Hole Golf Club Day's Play:Golf Card Game Low net team tied with 68: Cheryl Hull, Margie Tibbits, Coleen Wisenor, Jan Doege Rose Jones, Chrissie Tamura, Sandee Bickelhaupt, Second low net team with 70: Jan Rooney, Honey Conlon, Linda Strom, Noreen Sale 5/17 Liberty Lake Ladies Nine Hole Golf Club First Flight: gross, Lois Richards, 45; net, Norma Guillaume, 35 Second Flight: gross, Pat Thompson, 52; net, Sandra Marra, 36 Third Flight: gross, Dotti Blake, 63; net, Jan Tisthammer, 39 Chip-ins: Pat Reiter #2 Birdie: Judy Booth #7 5/24 Liberty Lake Nine Hole Ladies Club First Flight: gross, Kathy Camyn, 50; net, Bette Devine, 38 Second Flight: gross, Darlene Reilly, 53; net, Polly Soderquist, 37 Third Flight: gross, Judy Booth, Wilma Capaul 62; net, Shirley Roberts, 38

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Team wins bid to Junior Olympics nationals Chip-ins: Kathyn Camyn #9 5/29 Liberty Lake Women's 18-Hole Golf Club Day's Play: Team Best Ball Two teams tied for low net score - 58 Rose Jones, Honey Conlon, Frances Martin, Jan Doege Chrissie Tamura, Billie Etter, Leslie Sevigney, Carolyn Fairbanks 5/29 Liberty Lake 18 hole golf Game of the Day: Team Best Ball Tie for team net: 58 Winning team Players: Rose Jones, Honey Conlon, Francis Martin, Jan Doege Chrissie Tamura, Billie Etter, Leslie Sivigney, Carolyn Fairbanks 5/31 Liberty Lake Ladies Nine Hole Club First Flight: gross, Lois Richards, 46; net, Sadie Rueckert, 36 Second Flight: gross, Nancy Lampe, 51; net, Barbara Midkiff, 39 Third Flight: gross, Shirley Schoenberger, 64; net, Emma Long, 40 Birdie: Darlene Reilly #3

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.

Hoopmania champs

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Club Catalyst U15 team won the bid to the National Tournament Junior Olympics in Ohio with a first-place finish at the regional tournament. They are a first-year club. Pictured in back row from left: Coach Montgomery, Iza Ogilive, Brittany Gay, Kazlyn Roullier, Joslyn Bopray, Alaina Gentili, and Coach Williams. Front row from left: Kara Nitteberg, Ashlyn Haught, Makenna Stone, Karly Cantu and Megan Ramseyer. (Liberty Lake resident in bold.)

Green Divas go undefeated

Coach Chris Colvin and 2nd-graders Tayshawn Colvin, Chase Wilson, and Dylan Darling went 5-0 to win their first 3-on-3 tournament of the year at Hoopmania in Spokane. (Liberty Lake resident in bold.)

The Green Divas VYSL Girls U8 Soccer team went undefeated during the spring season and took 3rd place at the VYSL Memorial Tournament. Players are Kandi Robinson, Nora Fassler , Alison Hassett, Mya Harames, Jordyn Gartner, Cassidy Haddad, Campbell Hodgen, Alyssa Campa. Not pictured is Kyra Johnson and Cloie Collum. (Liberty Lake residents in bold.)

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Memorial tourney champs

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Hurricanes storm Lilac Festival tourney The Spokane Valley Hurricanes wrapped up their season with a 1st-place trophy at the Lilac Festival Soccer Classic May 19-20. Pictured from left (bottom row) are Camryn Cicchetti, Emma Fiala, (middle row) Hannah Hislop, Megan Babington, Marie Chapman, Rachel White, (back row) Samantha Barrie, Emily Wasson, Lexi Horton, Sydni Schaefer and Savannah Wilcox. (Liberty Lake residents in bold.)

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The Pink Lions won the girls U9 division of the Valley Youth Soccer 2012 Memorial Tournament to cap off an undefeated season. Pictured from left are Mackenzie Cavanagh, Anna Sabins, Kelsi German, Grace Williams, Chloe Williams, Joelle Dickeson, and Coach Jeff Sabins.

Clair Kaufman is in front. All players are Liberty Lake residents.

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opinion

Letter to the Editor Bicycle friendly? Not quite I love that Liberty Lake is bicycle-, pedestrian- and kid-family-friendly. I just wanted to point out one small area where the bicycle-friendly part falls down a bit.

I think the idea behind the trails in the community was that they would be used by bikers as well as walkers/runners, but good planning never mixes bikes with pedestrians (ask anyone who’s been startled by a quiet, fast-moving bike from behind if you need to know why). This puts bicycles on our major north-south routes, Liberty Lake and Molter roads, on the road with no real bike lane.

Editorial Cartoons My bike lane to work for many years was the 16-inch cement curb along Molter. I got pretty good at staying there, but it sure didn’t feel “friendly.” I understand that the medians near the school are meant to calm traffic, but I’d sure welcome the day when they disappear and bike lanes are added along Molter.

For those of you who frequent Liberty Lake Road, now you know why the bikes you occasionally see aren’t down on the trail.

Jeff Ellingson Liberty Lake

Splash Editorial

Why good neighbors take time to register We were talking to some members of the Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake recently — the same folks who resuscitated the Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales back from life support when they agreed to take the baton last year — and they were remarking at just how many Liberty Lake households open the garage door during the annual event without registering.

Their jokes were good-natured as they talked about neighbors who look them in the eye and say things like, “Why waste the $10? The people are going to come either way.”

The Kiwanians may be able to laugh this

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off, but it seems inconceivable to us that there are members of this community who could hold a sale without supporting the volunteers and infrastructure that make the thousands of people who swarm the community each June possible.

Don’t think it takes volunteers? Try dozens each year. Don’t think it costs money?

You’d be surprised at the price of just making sure there is a portable toilet alternative to, you know, your front yard.

Regardless, it happens every year. Dozens of homes hold sales without chipping in the measly $10 registration. As if covering the cost of the event wasn’t reason enough, it’s not like any leftover funds from the event line anyone’s pockets. The event has a long tradition of using leftover funding to support community causes, and the Kiwanis Club is no exception. The back page of this year’s official guide provides a staggering glimpse of the ways the club invests in our community.

The good news is, there’s still time to avoid being a renegade sale. If you aren’t listed in the official guide but holding a sale, online registration remains open through the weekend at www.libertylakesplash.com/yardsales.

Not that you have to hold a sale to be grateful that the club has taken on the organization of this staple of our community’s annual calendar. Donations can always be sent to the club at P.O. Box 384, Liberty Lake, WA 99019.

Remember why the yard sales almost went away last time? It was a lack of volunteers, a lack of support. In a word: apathy.

Let’s all do our part to make this excellent event worth the club’s while for many more years to come.

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OPINION

In the Army or in the classroom, integrity is vital

By Brad Liberg SPLASH guest column

As a retired Army lieutenant colonel now in a second career in public education, I have been asked to share some of my thoughts on the Partners Advancing Character Education (PACE) character trait for the month of June — integrity.

Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage were the values that guided my career for more than 22 years. They are the Army values, and they provided me with the foundation essential for my success as a leader. Integrity, as defined by the Army leadership doctrine is, “Do what’s right, legally and morally.” Integrity is not just expected of the military leadership, it is the expectation for all soldiers to act with integrity, to do what is right, in all that they do, all of the time.

Integrity, as a value, is essential to build a culture that insists on all levels to do what is right — legally and morally. However, recent lapses in integrity by a small number of service men and women over the past months point out the tremendous impact in terms of loss of life and our nation’s international reputation that can result from an individual soldier’s lack of integrity in a decision-making process. My intent here is not to highlight failure but more importantly to express why integrity — “Doing what’s right, legally and morally” — is essential as a value to be expected by all. Failure cannot be an option. The costs are too great. I assure you from my past experiences, I truly believe our nation’s military is very strong in character and integrity. There are countless examples every day where our service men and women serve our country well, with pride, and demonstrate these values at all times.

After my retirement from the Army in 2004, I began a career in public education.

Integrity, as defined in the PACE program, is “living a set of values which includes honesty, respect for others and a sense of personal responsibility.” Being honest, respecting others and being responsible are essential for all of our students to be successful in school. It should come as no surprise that these behaviors lead to success in the classroom and provide the foundation for future success in our students’ pursuit of their educational goals, in their chosen careers and as citizens in our community.

Character education is truly a partnership and a responsibility we all share. Ultimately, as a parent, it is my responsibility to

provide the character education and provide the moral and ethical framework for my children. But I also know, as the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.”

There is a true partnership that exists between parents and our community, including those in education, which is essential for our success in character education. We must teach our children, as a community, to have strong character and to act with integrity in all they do. To do what is legally and morally right and to live a set of values that includes honesty, respect for others and a sense of personal responsibility. The choices we make matter because they show our true character and define who we are and who we will become.

In closing, I have a picture on the wall in my office behind my desk with the following M.H. McKee quote: ”Integrity is one of several paths. It distinguishes itself from the others because it is the right path and the only one upon which you will never get lost.” It has held that place in my office throughout my Army career and my career in education. It reminds me every day of the importance of acting with integrity, and my hope is that it also reminds others.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our service men and women, past and present, and all of those involved in education in our community for the important work they do, day in and day out, keeping our country safe, and providing a strong education for all of our children.

Brad Liberg is a retired Army lieutenant colonel who has been a career and technical education teacher in the West Valley School District for the past eight years. He is currently the dean of students at Contract Based Education as well as the district’s career and technical director. West Valley School District is a founding PACE partner, and Liberg wrote this column as part of a monthly series highlighting the PACE trait of the month.

Ripples Best burb for biking?

According to the June issue of Sunset magazine, Liberty Lake makes the cut.

Sunset, a lifestyle publication geared toward the American West, featured Liberty Lake on its “hot list” of the “10 Best Burbs for Biking.”

The article is based on the nonprofit League of American Bicyclists’ award program.

Officially, Liberty Lake receives a bronze award from the League, and Sunset offered the following description of why our little “burb” earned a spot on the list: “One of the fastest-growing communities in the state (it has almost doubled in population over the last decade), Liberty Lake is designating residential streets with low traffic and plenty of room as ‘bike boulevards’ — traffic speed limits on these are 25 mph or lower.”

The article’s subhead also referred to “million-dollar bridges,” but that is apparently a reference to the “GreshamFairview Trail bridge” in Gresham, Ore. (also on the list), not its love-it-or-hateit counterpart that spans Interstate 90 beside the Harvard Road overpass.

Serving up the past For the handful of Liberty Lake residents who remember Melkapsi Street of the early 1980s, here’s part of a Facebook entry from the Liberty Lake Community Tennis Association from May 28: “The LLCTA would like to wish Jerry Anthony a very happy birthday today!

“Did you know? 30 years ago, in 1982, Liberty Lake held its second annual Tennis Tournament. It was headed up by Jerry Anthony, who at the time owned the post office and a local grocery and pizza shack next door called ‘The Goode Sport Soup and Sammie.’”

The post went on to say the tournament raised money for a Spokane preschool for the developmentally disabled.

Jerry Anthony responded via Facebook with thanks to the LLCTA. He reported he now runs a weekly men’s tennis clinic in Sun City, Ariz. He lives in Phoenix.

Ripples features random Liberty Lakeconnected tidbits. To submit an item, email editor@libertylakesplash.com.

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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.

classifieds GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE 2 LOCATIONS Motorcycle Honda CRF 150, lots of furntiure, beds, tween girl and teen boy clothes, housewares and more. 828 N. Knudson St. and 24919 E. Ludlow Ave. Fri and Sat 8-3?

GIANT-ALL UNDER COVER Come ‘round back-tables & tables of items priced right. We bargain! Fri & Sat 8:00 to 4:00. Sun even better deals! 103 S. Molter Road, LL. OPEN FRIDAY JUNE 8TH 23025 E. Broadway, June 8-9, 8-5:00. Multi-family, trees, lilacs, raspberries, (2).22 rifles, very nice baby, children’s, adult clothes, toys, housewares, Christmas, stuffed animals, furniture, Tupperware, linens, & misc.

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. I can pick up too.

SO MUCH STUFF!!

24118 E SHARP, 6/9, 8 AM. Books, vintage vinyl (60’s, 70’s & 80’s), Crosley reprod. turntable, cookware, small appliances, dishes, fabric, yarn, 4 sewing machines, 2-drwr HON file cab, lots more!

Too big for just one day! Huge sale Fri and Sat, 9-4 at 24104 E Maxwell Ave. Tons of purses, tools, kids clothing, trampoline and lots more! Bring cash!

Upscale garage sale Friday and Saturday 8am. Family with 4 girls selling clothes sizes newborn-24months, 5-6, 10-12 (Gymboree, Naartjie and Gap) and teen Hollister and Aeropostale. Clothes in new and excellent condition. Also women’s size Large and XL Gap, Ann Taylor, Nordstrom clothes. American girl doll items. Lots of toys and baby items. 1232 N Murray Lane. Preshoppers welcome Thursday evening but more items added Friday and Saturday.

HELP WANTED

Would love any clothes not sold at LL garage sales to be donated to East Valley Clothing Bank for students in need. I will pick up. Call Darsi at 991-7282.

Established and growing company seeks a certified billing and coding specialist. Primary job responsibilities include: Accepts phone calls from internal and external customers to resolve billing questions. Posts daily charges from EHR after review Creates ERA claim files and exports to Medicare and other third party payers Processes primary and secondary paper claims to payers. Facilitates the daily balancing of patient receipts. Posts Medicare, State funded benefits and commercial payers with denial investigation and solutions implementation.

Identifies and documents coding and/or billing process improvements. Trains new coder/billers as needed to level of accuracy and independence. Works with Billing Department Team, Billing Manager and Management in associated billing and coding tasks as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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LOST & FOUND

BULLETIN BOARD Hospice volunteers needed for the Spokane area.

Family Home Care & Hospice is looking for caring volunteers. Please apply at www.familyhomecare. org.

Open House at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Sunday, June 10th, 11:00am-12:10. Come worship with us! Church tours available. All ages welcome. 23515 E. Boone, 294-6908.

Tonight! 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.

SUMMER PROGRAMS For 3 year olds to 3rd grade. Weekly themes and Spanish classes. Call 922-6360 for more information.

Space is limited!

FOR RENT BEACH CLUB ACCESS! THIS ONE WON’T LAST. Super nice, duplex, threebedroom, kitchen/dining room, large deck with view of the lake, washer & dryer, dishwasher, storage, no smoking, no pets. $845 per month, 499-3101.

Ikea tv stand. Call Liz, 509-768-3942.

MASTERCRAFT PROSTAR 205

MISC. FOR SALE 2011 HD Street Bob - only 600 miles. Includes year warranty. Vivid Black. Loaded with HD accessories, 509-922-2622.

Brand new Budweiser Olympic snowboard (official Team USA Olympic model used at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games). Model is a Burton Custom size 156, $200 cash. Call 509-844-4979 if interested.

BIKE MECHANIC

1998, Open bow, 5.7 Vortec MX, 519hrs, excellent condition, tower, speakers, dual batteries w/switch, custom button cover, 2 additional covers, tandem axle trailer. Red/blk/wht. Ryan, 998-8345. $19750.

Tune up for spring. Repair, rebuild or restoration by expert mechanic. All services guaranteed. Call now for appointment, 509-998-2359, Tony.

Moving Sale - Antique solid Oak desk $275, Brother laser 4-in-1 copier $175, queen mattress and box springs $150, Ben Hogan golf irons $145, corner room computer desk, brushed finish baby golf club, Schylling tractor & Engelbreit doll, 638-8274.

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.

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 $40. Call 509-844-4979 if interested.

BBB accredited, hardworking, honest, and on time.

Free estimates! Now is the time for exterior painting.

Call today! Dave Heinz, 509-953-8093. Licensed, bonded & insured, Heinzph924bw. Many satisfied LL customers.

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 509844-4979 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.

RECREATION HOBIE CAT 2000 17’ SPORT Good condition, with wings and harness. Needs new jib & tramp, $650 On Liberty Lake.

Call: 509-928-6174.

SERVICES 20/20 WINDOW WASHING 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).

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.

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.

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HEINZ PAINTING & HANDYMAN

LICENSED SUMMER DAYCARE Located in L.L. We get out and explore all summer long! We also incorporate reading, writing and math. Group games, art projects, science projects.

Your child will not be bored this summer. Jamie, 499-9141.

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.

PACIFIC LAWN MAINTENANCE 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, 7104541.

Serving Liberty Lake for 10 years. Everything from plumbing leaks to fence repair to bathroom remodels. I’ll finish your honey-do’s. Paulman Services, Paulms*991bt. References, 869-3062.

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.

See CLASSIFIEDS, page 39

Index of advertisers

Found Saturday 6/2, Nook. Call 509-385-1722 to describe and claim.

Lost Wed 5/23 near Trailhead CG. Clicgear push-cart.

Easily indentifiable: Lime-green. If found contact, 509893-3413.

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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 8 Amaculate Housekeeping 11 Cabela’s Insert Carver Farms 11 Casey Family Dental 5 Chevron 6 City of Liberty Lake - Trailhead 11 Evergreen Fountains 10 Glen P. Volyn, MD 2 Greenacres Christian Church 10 Healthy Living Liberty Lake 8 Inland Imaging 5

The JACC 11 John L. Scott Real Estate - Pam Fredrick 13 Kathrine Olson DDS 11 Liberty Lake Auto Glass 2 Liberty Lake EyeCare Center 3 Liberty Lube 9 MeadowWood HOA 13 North Idaho Dermatology - Stephen Craig MD 11 Northern Quest Resort & Casino 3 Pilgrim’s Market Insert Post Falls Family Dental 9 Relay For Life of Liberty Lake 14

Sayre and Sayre 10 Simonds Dental Group 3 Sleep City 9 Spokane Transit Authority 5 STCU 13 Sterling Bank 11 Therapeutic Associates 2 Valley Hospital 7 Werschler Aesthetics 28 Wholesale Sports Insert Windermere - Marilyn Dhaenens 10

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CLASSIFIEDS

CLASSIFIEDS Continued from page 38 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.

WANTED Yard salers! Sell me your old record albums (rock or jazz-the weirder the better) or View-master reels. I’m in Liberty Lake. Jeff, 270-9255.

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.

ADOPTION

ADOPT - Affection athletic married caring lawyers joyfully await miracle 1st baby (will be parents’ 1st grandchild). Expenses paid, 1-800-816-8424.

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 — DRIVERS

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 - Great pay, quarterly safety bonus. Hometime choices. Steady freight, full or part-time. Safe, clean, modern trucks. CDL-A, 3 months current OTR experience. 800-414-9569, www.driveknight.com.

LEGAL SERVICES

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.

LEGAL NOTICES City of Liberty Lake Notice of Application Proposal File #: CP-12-0002 Zoning: R-3 / M-1 Proposal: Guardian Angel Homes Specialty Housing Proposal Description: Phase 1 - 8 Unit (4 Buildings) of Independent Senior Living (Approx. 1,100 Sq. Ft. Per Unit) and Future Phase of Additional Independent Senior Living and/or Assisted Living

Site Address: 23102 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake, WA 99019 General Location: S. of Mission Ave., E. of Homestead, W. of Molter Rd. Owner: Snow Peak Properties, LLC Phone: 208-929-2726 Contact: Guardian Angel Homes (Mike Geddes) Phone: 208-929-2726 / 801-787-8238 Application Date: 5/11/12 Determination of Completeness Issued: 5/22/12 Incomplete, 6/1/12 Complete Notice of Application Issued: 6/6/12 Comment Deadline: 4pm, 6/20/12 City of Liberty Lake Permits Included in Application: City Building / Grading Permits will need to be issued prior to beginning construction.

Other Permits: Liberty Lake Sewer District approval, WA State Dept. of Ecology (DOE) permits & approvals, and Spokane Clean Air permits & approvals may need to be issued prior to construction.

Required & Existing Studies: A SEPA Checklist has been completed.

Environmental Review: City of Liberty Lake Planning & Building Services is reviewing the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) for this project. Any SEPA appeal is governed by the City of Liberty Lake Environmental Ordinance and such appeal shall be filed within fourteen (14) days after the notice that the determination has been made and is appealable. The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used and this may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of this portion of the proposal. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for this proposal may be obtained upon request and will be supplied to reviewing agencies.

Probable MDNS Conditions: Harvard Road Mitigation and other conditions as recommended by reviewing agencies.

Development Regulations: City of Liberty Lake Development & Building Codes, Standards for Street and Sewer Construction, and the Stormwater Management Manual are the primary City regulations applicable to the site.

Consistency: In consideration of the above referenced development regulations and typical conditions and/or mitigating measures, the proposal is found to be consistent, as provided in

RCW 36.70B.040, with the “type of land use”, “level of development”, “infrastructure”, and “character of development”.

Written Comments: Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and provide written comments on the proposed project and its probable environmental impacts. All comments received within 14 calendar days of the date this Notice of Application is issued, will be considered prior to making a decision on this application.

Public Hearing: As a Type I Project Permit, this action is not subject to a future public hearing.

Location where application file may be viewed: City of Liberty Lake Planning & Building Services, 22710 E. Country Vista, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. Project information is also available on the City website at www.libertylakewa.gov/development/public_notices.asp.

Questions may be directed to the Project Coordinator listed below.

Review Authority - Project Coordinator: City of Liberty Lake - Amanda Tainio, Planning & Building Services Manager, Phone: 509-755-6708, Email: atainio@libertylakewa.gov Date Notice of Application (NOA) Issued: 6/6/12 Published Date & Paper: 6/7/12, Liberty Lake Splash.

End of Comment Period: 4pm, 6/20/12

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THAT: The Mayor and City Council of the City of Liberty Lake will hold a Special Meeting Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, WA. The purpose of the meeting is to interview City Council applicants for the vacant Seat 1 Position, to appoint a new Council Member to Seat 1, and to discuss the Capital Facilities Plan. This meeting is open to the public. Individuals planning to attend the meeting who require special assistance to accommodate physical, hearing, or other impairments, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 755-6729 as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.

Ann Swenson, City Clerk

5.30.2012

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE In the Matter of the Estate of

No. 12-400683-2

GERALD D. MITCHELL,

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Deceased.

RCW 11.40.030

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed 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 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 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent=s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication: June 7, 2012

/s/ Jeanne K. Marshall JEANNE K. MARSHALL Personal Representative

Attorney for Personal Representative: Karen L. Sayre, WSBA #15548 SAYRE & SAYRE, P.S. Address for Mailing or Service: West 201 North River Drive, Suite 460 Spokane, Washington 99201-2262 (509) 325-7330

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