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INSIDE: HR AUDIT: Council crystallizes plans for investigation. P. 6 GOLF PRO DISMISSED: Thola’s last day was Monday. P. 6 VOTE MOVED BACK: Council delays decision on change of government to June 21. P. 14
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Whether homeowners need to make the most out of a closet space or collectors want to customize a place for all their treasures, Liberty Lake resident Joe Felice just might have the solution to their dilemma. Felice launched his company, Shelfwire. com, in January to help people make the most of the space they have. A division of Ergami LLC, Shelfwire offers a full range of chrome wire shelving and accessories that are customizable online, a unique feature that allows customers to have control over their organizational setup. As a former program manager at Expedia and design lead at Microsoft, Felice said his current work allows him to combine his background in design, experience in software and love for woodworking. In an attempt to join efforts with other customizable companies, Felice is currently participating in Custom Week 2011 and offering special deals to consumers. The Splash visited Felice’s home office last week to learn more about his young company and the market for customizable products.
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community Community Briefs Community Theatre requests directors, volunteers Liberty Lake Community Theatre is looking for volunteers to help with their “Silence-A-Phobia” murder mystery event to be held Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. A committee meeting will be held tonight (June 9) at 6 p.m. in the little house adjacent to City Hall. For more information, contact erikabls@live.com. The group also hopes to produce three plays throughout 2011, but there is a need for directors. Interested persons can email info@libertylaketheatre.com.
Rotary to hear about Canada Cup Colin Campbell with The Canada Cup will speak to the Rotary Club today (June 9) at noon at the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District Building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. An optional lunch is available for $10. Next week's guest speaker is Alice Bailey with Valley Hospital and Medical Center Auxiliary. The public is invited to attend.
Kiwanis welcomes local author Craig Goodwin, pastor of Millwood Community Presbyterian Church and author of “Year of Plenty,” will be the featured speaker at the Liberty Lake Kiwanis meeting at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista. In “Year of Plenty,” Goodwin shares the story of how his family embarked on a year-long experiment to consume only what is local, used, homegrown or homemade. The public is invited to hear his story of how he stumbled on a locavore lifestyle.
Open house held for Long A community open house for former CVSD school board member Anne Long will be held June 16 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Liberty Lake Elementary School, 23606 E. Boone Ave. A presentation by school board members will be made at 8:45 a.m. Community members are invited to stop in and sign a special memory book. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
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Enjoy movie night at the HUB A free family movie night will be held June 17 at the HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. The indoor double feature includes "Space Jam" at 6 p.m. and "Despicable Me" at 8 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and pillows, and the bleachers will be open for seating. Concessions will be available for sale. For more information, go to www.hubsportscenter.org.
CV class of 1991 holds reunion A 20-year reunion will be held for the Central Valley High School class of 1991 July 22-24. A variety of activities will be held at various locations throughout the weekend. For more information or to register, go to http://cvhs1991reunion.eventbrite. com/.
Support group hosts speaker Different Not Less, a support group for families affected by neurological disorders, is hosting a guest speaker 6:30 p.m. June 30. An adult with autism will host an informative question-and-answer session in the meeting room at the Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. The focus of the group is sharing resources and experiences, building friendships, raising community awareness and providing support for families with children affected by high-functioning neurological disorders such Asbergers syndrome, attention deficit, Turret's syndrome and obsessive compulsive. This meeting is for adults only. To RSVP or ask questions, contact 230-6771 or anna@aquaticroots.com.
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Calendar JUNE 9 Noon: Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary meeting, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. 6 p.m.: Liberty Lake Community Theatre committee meeting, Little House next to City Hall JUNE 10 12:45 p.m.: Women Executives in Liberty Lake (WELL), Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District Building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. JUNE 11 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales JUNE 13 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Liberty Lake Senior Lunch Program, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive 6:30 p.m.: Central Valley School Board meeting, 19307 E. Cataldo JUNE 14 6:30 p.m.: Liberty Lake Municipal Library board meeting, LL Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. JUNE 15 6:45 a.m.: Liberty Lake Kiwanis meeting, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive 10:30-noon: Spokane Valley’s Mindful Mamas, City Hall’s Little House, 22710 E. Country Vista Blvd 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Liberty Lake Senior Lunch Program, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive 5:45 p.m.: Liberty Lake Toastmasters, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. 6:30-8 p.m.: Liberty Lake Community Theatre Meeting, 1421 Meadowwood Lane, Ste. 130 7 p.m.: MeadowWood Homeowners Association meeting, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive 7 p.m.: Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District meeting, 22510 E. Mission Ave. JUNE 16 Noon: Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary meeting, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave.
Correction Rich Maes was the first-place winner of the adult LegoMania contest sponsored by the library. His first name was incorrect in the June 2 photo cutline for “Adults engage in LegoMania.”
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Mayor Wendy Van Orman confirmed Tuesday that Trailhead Golf Pro Mollie Thola’s employment with the city was terminated for cause, effective Monday. The decision came after a paid administrative leave that started June 1. Thola was laid off Nov. 12 due to preliminary budget cuts made last fall. Following a public outcry advocating for her return and unanticipated city revenues, the Liberty Lake City Council restored the position to full-time year-round on Dec. 14. Thola returned to the job Jan. 3. Van Orman said the now-vacant position would be reposted, but probably not until later this week “out of respect for the employee.” Assistant to the Golf Pro Jeremy Mott will take over all golf lessons in the interim. Van Orman declined further comment as to the reason for the dismissal, and Thola was not available for comment Tuesday.
City Attorney Sean Boutz updated the Liberty Lake City Council Tuesday on the timeline for the internal audit of human resources policies and practices. He said the Canfield Insurance and Risk Management consultant who will carry out the interviews is currently working on a similar project in another region of the state and will be available as early as next week. Boutz said the interviews with city staff, council members and mayor should take two to three days and the consultant’s report should be available by early July. Council member Cris Kaminskas also asked that former employees who’ve left the city in the last three to six months also be interviewed. The Council gave Boutz the go-ahead in a special meeting June 1 to contact Canfield for carrying out a review of the HR policies after discussing credibility and cost of the firm’s services.
“I think sometimes the opinion is that Canfield is simply an insurer,” Boutz said in that meeting. “They actually have a much broader base.” Boutz explained that Canfield would use a consultant to provide the services requested. He also expressed confidence in the firm’s ability to provide an unbiased review at little or no cost. “I’m all for saving the taxpayers’ money if we are very comfortable and confident it’s an unbiased report,” Kaminskas said. Before workshop discussion started on the matter, City Engineer Andrew Staples read a statement on behalf of city staff in response to a June 2 Splash article published to announce the HR review. “The staff is aware of the city’s HR process, and we don’t believe there is an issue,” Staples said. “We feel right now that the Council does not trust the staff.” He added that staff members represented by the statement supported the low cost or no cost option. “As a longtime City Council person, I have the utmost confidence in our staff,” Council Member Judi Owens said. Mayor Wendy Van Orman thanked Staples for the statement saying, “The
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The following incidents, arrests, calls for service and citations were reported by the Liberty Lake Police Department May 31 to June 6.
Incidents and arrests: • Theft — A 37-year-old Coeur d’Alene man and a 35-year-old Post Falls woman were arrested for third-degree theft at 2 p.m. May 31 at the 25000 block of East Hawkstone Loop. While on patrol in the construction area near Hawkstone Loop, Detective Ray Bourgeois noticed a Toyota 4-Runner parked near the gate of the storage yard at the construction area. As the officer approached, the vehicle abruptly accelerated and began quickly driving out of the area. Bourgeois notified another officer who was able to intercept the vehicle. Both subjects admitted to being at the construction site and admitted to removing a large quantity of metal. • Vehicle prowl — At 11:15 a.m. June 1, LLPD received a report of a vehicle prowl that occurred sometime from May 22-26 at the George Gee dealership at the 21500 block of East Mission Avenue. The complainant stated that unknown suspects entered two vehicles on the lot and removed the navigation systems. Both vehicles had been locked, and the suspect forced entry into both vehicles causing damage. • Vehicle prowl — At 10:30 a.m. June 2, LLPD received a report of a vehicle prowl that had occurred sometime overnight at the 19500 block of East Nora Avenue. The complainant stated she could not remember if she locked her car or not. The suspect entered the vehicle and removed a change purse containing about $10. • Vehicle prowl — At 10:30 a.m. June 2, LLPD received report of a vehicle prowl that occurred sometime during the previous evening at the 1800 block of North Meyers Road. The suspect entered two vehicles parked at that location and took a GPS unit and about $3 in change. • Malicious mischief — At 6:45 p.m. June 3, LLPD received report of a malicious mischief incident at the 1700 block of North Winchester Court. The complainant reported a maple tree had been run over by a car. A review of the scene determined a car likely lost control, drove over the tree, crossed the sidewalk and landed in a grassy swale. • Domestic violence — At 1:55 p.m. June 4, LLPD was dispatched to a domestic violence incident at the 1800 block of North Glenbrook. Upon arrival, the officer contacted a female subject
who stated she was involved in a verbal argument with her boyfriend and that he left the residence. It was determined no crime was committed. • Domestic violence — At 1 p.m. June 4, LLPD was dispatched to a domestic violence incident at the 22800 block of East Country Vista Drive. Upon arrival, officers contacted the complainant who stated he was in the process of divorcing his spouse and dividing assets. The complainant’s spouse and mother-in-law arrived at the apartment to pick up additional property and change the lease. A verbal argument ensued. All parties agreed to separate and not have any additional contact with each other. • Two-car accident — At 5:30 p.m. June 5, LLPD responded to a two-car non-injury accident at the intersection of Harvard Road and Mission Avenue. The at-fault driver was exiting westbound Interstate 90 at Liberty Lake. The vehicle failed to yield to a vehicle traveling southbound on Harvard Road. The atfault driver struck the driver’s door of the other vehicle and was issued a citation for negligent driving. • One-car accident — At 9 p.m. June 4, LLPD responded to a one-car noninjury accident at the intersection of Harvard Road and Mission Avenue. The vehicle was traveling southbound on Harvard Road, fell asleep and ran over a tree and the median. The vehicle came to a stop just north of the intersection, facing north in the southbound lane. The driver was issued a citation for negligent driving. • Vandalism — At 9 a.m. June 6, LLPD received report of a vandalism incident that occurred at the 1200 block of North Winchester Lane during the weekend. The complainant reported that on Sunday morning she discovered her neighbor’s large planting pots were tipped over in the driveway. The soil from the pots was dumped out, and the plants were found in the complainant’s water feature.
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Benefit being held Tuesday for woman injured in collision By Tammy Kimberley Splash Staff Writer
Jessica Sharpe was recently transferred to Providence St. Joseph Care Center in Spokane, and a benefit is being held next week to help her family deal with mounting medical expenses. The Liberty Lake resident continues to recover from injuries sustained during a head-on collision on Interstate 90 in April. She had been hospitalized at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where she underwent over a dozen surgeries and multiple skin grafts due to her injuries. Family friend Carmen Halpern said Sharpe was transferred to Spokane a few days before her 20th birthday on May 30, and her family and friends threw her a party to celebrate. “With everything she’s been through,
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she’s doing amazing,” Halpern said. “She is a highly motivated girl who dreams of walking again.” The HuHot Mongolian Grill, 11703 East Sprague Ave. in Spokane Valley, is holding a benefit on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The restaurant where Sharpe used to be employed will donate 15 percent of profits from that day to the fund set up for Sharpe. Halpern said the Sharpe family appreciates donations already received via fundraisers to help offset their medical bills. “The community has really stepped up, but they could totally use more,” Halpern said. “They have bills piling up, so hopefully this will help pay for medical and other expenses they had to put on their credit card.” Donations to the Jessica Sharpe Donation Fund can be made at Washington Trust Bank.
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Local elementary schools reported an increased number of students with insect bites earlier this week. According to an e-mail sent out by Central Valley School District nurses, black flies or buffalo gnats are the cause of the bites at the hairline in the back. The insects do not transmit disease, but they do inject an anticoagulant so the bites tend to bleed. Those affected should care for their wounds just as they would other insect bites. The warm temperatures and rain over the weekend provided excellent breeding conditions for the insects to hatch and contributed to the large quantities in the area, the e-mail stated.
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Trail near border reopens Portions of the Centennial Trail around the Washington-Idaho border that were closed due to concerns about flooding reopened this week. According to a news release, sections near the Gateway Regional Park are now open and accessible to the public. Since
A "Meet the Candidates" community forum featuring top finalists for the principal position at the Central Valley Kindergarten Center will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 15 in the board room of the CVSD administration office, 19307 E. Cataldo. Each finalist will spend time speaking about qualifications for the position and responding to questions from the audience. Participants will be invited to submit written feedback about the candidates for consideration by the selection committee.
CVSD seeks new members for facilities advisory committee Central Valley School District is looking for two community members to serve on the district’s Capital Facilities Planning Committee. The committee will convene in September and meet monthly to review and recommend adjustments to the district’s capital facilities plan following the defeat of the February construction bond. Applications, which can be found at www.cvsd.org, are due by June 16.
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The city purchased materials, and Schuler donated labor for the project. LLPD Chief Brian Asmus said officers in the department also volunteered labor to move things along. With the installation of an electronic entry keypad and a motor for the gate remaining, Asmus said the department is well under budget having spent about $7,000 of the $15,000 the city dedicated for the project. Splash photo by Kelly Moore
Presented by The MrJ Band The central character, a dog named Bulls-Eye, longs to be free from slavery. He knows there is a promise of a ‘deliverer’. Junk Yard Dogs is a story like Moses and Pharaoh and, even more importantly, it is the story of the freedom that only Jesus brings to God’s children. Children will learn how to be set free to serve their new master….Jesus!
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Nathaniel Ethan Luna was born on April 10 at 9:56 a.m. to Stephen and Sariah Luna. Nathaniel weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.
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Hammer champions Cheer 1: Howard Dolphin, High School Track and Field Coach Dolphin, a Liberty Lake resident, has officially retired after 59 years of coaching at East Valley and West Valley High Schools. Dolphin led East Valley to the 1979 AA State Championship and had 20 some individual track champions.
Cheer 2: Kevin Stanley, Central Valley Boys Track and Field Stanley, a senior, earned fourth place in the state with a throw of 165 feet at the re-
cent Washington State High School Hammer Championships which were held at Spokane Falls Community College.
Cheer 3: Dakota Kliamovich and Katie Wardsworth, Central Valley Girls Track and Field Kliamovich, a junior, and Wardsworth, a sophomore, both placed in the top five at the recent High School Hammer Championships. Kliamovich placed fourth with a throw of 122 feet, 5 inches while Wardsworth placed fifth with a throw of 121 feet, 11 inches.
Sports Briefs Open house held for longtime track and cross country coach Friends and former student athletes of track coach Howard Dolphin are invited to an open house on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at his home in the Sandy Beach area. Dolphin coached track and cross country at East Valley High School from 1952 until retiring from that position in 1984. Dolphin continued his coaching career at West Valley High School, working with their throwers for the last 24 years.
Canoe race to be held on Liberty Lake Due to dangerously high river flow on the river, the annual Spokane River Canoe Classic will be held June 18 on Liberty Lake. Sponsored by Mountain Gear, registration will begin at 9 a.m. at Liberty Lake County Park and the race will start at 11 a.m. Racers in canoes and kayaks will have a choice of paddling either one or two loops on a course that will be set up on the lake. The cost is $20 per person and racers can pre-register by calling 325-9000 or downloading a form at mountaingear.com/cc/.
Central Valley scholar-athletes receive award The Greater Spokane League and the National Electrical Contractors Association, along with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, announced their annual scholar-athlete award winners for the
spring season. The two Central Valley High School recipients were Nicole Richardson in tennis and Kevin Stanley in track.
Central Valley athletes named to all-league teams Several CVHS athletes and one coach were recently named to their respective allleague teams for the spring sports season. Five Bear athletes and one coach were named to the first team including soccer player Alex Riel, golfer Joel Christensen, tennis players Peter and Leslie Ho and shot putter Billy Rowell. Rowell was also named the GSL Thrower of the Year while girls tennis coach Stan Chalich was named coach of the year. Several athletes were named to the second team including Sean Howard, baseball; Jenna Gaskin, Taylor Wayman and Carly Riordan, softball; and Nasri Herring and Alex Renz, soccer. The track teams were well represented with hurdler Dylan Seitz, shot and discus thrower Kevin Stanley, runners Rachel Backsen, Michelle Nemeth, Kayla Tucker, Savannah Hoekstra and Mariah Cunningham along with shot put thrower Paula Jennings. Golfer Mark Beck and tennis players Samantha Block, Allison Burdick and Charlotte Schmitz were also named to the second team in their respective sports. Amberlynn Weber and Austin Pruitt were named to their all-league team in mixed wheelchair.
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The Washington State High School Hammer Championships held at Spokane Falls Community College on Sunday hosted 47 of the best hammer throwers from 21 different schools around the state.
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SEND US YOUR SPORTS! Think your results belong on the scoreboard? If you’re from Liberty Lake and you play a sport, then they certainly do. Or maybe you have a team photo you’d like to pass along. Either way, The Splash wants submitted information from or about Liberty Lake residents. E-mail the information to editor@libertylakesplash.com or drop it by our office at 2310 N. Molter Road, Suite 305.
Lexi Harames, Kelly O'Dea and Claira Reiman recently competed at the Level 4 state gymnastics competition in Bellevue, Wash. The girls attend Northwest Gymnastics Academy in Spokane Valley.
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Education Briefs Students graduate from Whitworth University Liberty Lake residents Martin Nauert and Rhylee Smith recently graduated from Whitworth University. According to a school news release, they both earned Bachelor of Arts degrees. Smith was also named to the Laureate Society for the spring semester. The school release said students qualify for this honor by maintaining a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher during the semester.
CV students earn superior ratings for environmental science projects Thirty-eight students received superior awards for their environmental science projects at the recent 14th annual Spokane Youth Environmental Conference held last month at Spokane Community College. According to a news release, over 170 middle and high school students participated. The following Central Valley High School students received superior awards for their projects: Molly Barnhart, Clerie
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LL student graduates from Thomas Aquinas Joseph Henry DeTar of Liberty Lake recently completed his bachelor’s degree from Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, Calif. According to a school news release, DeTar had to complete and defend a senior thesis before faculty members in order to receive his degree.
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The Smoothies basketball team won the fifth grade girls bracket and was named champions of the “Hoops Over the Horizon” three-on-three basketball tournament June 4 at University High School. Pictured are Bryn Anderson, Abby Gennett, Kelsey Gumm and Hailey Christopher. The sixth grade girls championship team, pictured below, consisted of Courtney Carolan, Lacie Hull, Lexie Hull and Cassidy Crosswhite. (Liberty Lake residents highlighted in bold).
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Council delays form of government vote Change to councilmanager to be considered at June 21 meeting By Kelly Moore Splash staff writer
In a special meeting June 1, the Liberty Lake City Council decided to delay until June 21 a vote on a resolution that would put an option to change the city’s change of government on the November ballot. “I don’t oppose our citizens having a right to take a vote,” Council Member Judi Owens said. “I just really don’t support the change of form of government. I would rather not do that. I believe we have the right form of government.” The option can be added to the ballot by either resolution from the Council or by a public petition. If citizens decide to file a petition, it must be turned in by Aug. 16
with an estimated cil-manager form “I think the one thing I walked 163 signatures. The of government, told away with after the last meeting the Council during Council unanimously agreed at a special public comment. was that this would be on the meeting May 23 to “Now I’m hearing draft a resolution to ballot. Now I’m hearing that no, it’s that no, it’s not, and be considered June a little disturbnot, and that’s a little disturbing.” that’s 1 to put the issue ing.” to the ballot. At the — ron ragge The city orditime, Council Memnances currently ber Josh Beckett said mandate a mayorsuch a timeline would be most fair to can- council-administrator form of government, didates preparing for filing week, which be- but with the administrator position not gan Monday. staffed nor funded, the city's operations run The adjusted timeline is planned to al- like a mayor-council form of government. low time for community members to put With this organization, the mayor, elected together a petition by the county’s deadline by popular vote, is charged with managing if need be. Council members also expect to city employees and operations. Only the hear public comment on the matter before mayor has authority to hire or fire departmaking the decision. ment heads. A city administrator would “I think the one thing I walked away with help carry out the mayor's duties. after the last meeting was that this would be The proposal is to change to a councilon the ballot,” Ron Ragge, a Liberty Lake manager form of government, a change that resident who supports a change to a coun- would eliminate the elected "strong mayor"
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position. Instead, the title of "mayor" would go to a member of the City Council who would be appointed by a vote of the Council. However, ultimate executive authority would be held by a city manager who could be hired and fired with a popular vote of the Council. The city of Spokane Valley operates with this form of government. “I do not wish to take away the right of citizens to vote,” Owens said. “If there are 163 members of the community who’d like to bring this to vote, that is their prerogative. … Changing the form of government will take a lot of work, and I do believe it should take some work to put it on the ballot.” City Attorney Sean Boutz explained that should the change of government question make it to the ballot and pass, the elected mayor, also up for election, would be sworn in as a voting council member — filling a temporary eighth position for the remainder of his or her term.
U-District Physical Therapy hosts free fitness camp for children By Tammy Kimberley Splash Staff Writer
U-District Physical Therapy is bringing a new summer opportunity for kids to Liberty Lake’s newest park.
A fitness camp for ages 7 to 17 will be held June 20-22 from 10 a.m. to noon at Rocky Hill Park, corner of Mission and Winrock. There is no cost to attend. Ran by U-District physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches and some patient volunteers, U-District Lib-
erty Lake office coordinator Lisa Tenner said the camp is set up in stations to help campers experience strengthening exercises, games, relays, goal setting and more. “The camp is designed to teach healthy eating habits, promote cardiovascular exercise and encourage teamwork,” she said. “We want to give everyone the opportunity to gain confidence and self esteem.” The camp is underwritten by the UDistrict Foundation, an organization whose goal is to encourage kids to live
healthy lives by offering student scholarships and assistance to local schools’ physical education programs in addition to offering the free fitness camps. The Foundation started hosting camps in the downtown Spokane area three years ago so kids could learn different exercises and habits they could do at home, Tenner said. Those camps now see up to 150 kids attend throughout the week. The Foundation also hosts fun runs for kids, and she said one may be held in Liberty Lake later this summer.
Since U-District PT opened a branch earlier this year in the Health and Wellness Building, Tenner said the fitness camp allows the public to be aware of things the office offers.
runs every Friday and Saturday through Oct. 1. Thursday night shows begin June 23 and run through Aug. 25. According to a news release, this year’s performances feature all new stage shows. The main stage show is titled “How the West Was Swung.” Tickets cost $39 for adults and include a complete BBQ dinner and entertainment. Kids 10 and under are $10, and group discounts are available. To purchase tickets, call 891-9016 or go online to www.rockinbranch.com.
and IT disaster recovery. Business Continuity Center, the largest business recovery center on the West Coast, provides office and technology resources to help subscribers continue operating when their place of business becomes unusable. According to a press release, the alliance between the two companies allows protection of dual geographies. “Technology has evolved to a point where customer’s expectations and dependencies on accessing content on‐demand without interruption have changed the game in disaster recovery and business continuity, “ IT-Lifeline CEO Matt Gerber said. “The alliance between ITL and BCCS will enable companies whose customers are dependent on the availability of content and applications to confidently and securely recover in Western and/or East-
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“We want to have a presence in the community,” she said. “It’s a lifestyle that we want to introduce to everyone.” In order to assist with planning, Tenner encouraged campers to pre-register. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 927-1222.
In Biz WELL features alternative medicine The next meeting of Women Executives in Liberty Lake (WELL) is 12:45 p.m. Friday at the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District Building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. Food and beverages will be served compliments of Barlows Family Restaurant. The meeting will feature a discussion on “The Power of Healing With Alternative Medicine.” Dr. Susan Ashley of Family Medicine Liberty Lake and Sadie Altringer of Spine and Sports Care Clinic will be the guest speakers. The event is free. For more information, visit www.well99019.webs.com.
Rockin’ B Ranch opens Friday The Rockin’ B Ranch opens its 17th season of cowboy supper shows on Friday and
IT-Lifeline partners with Seattle company Liberty Lake-based IT-Lifeline announced last week that it is teaming up with Business Continuity Center of Seattle to provide a hybrid approach to vaulting
Teaching salon receives accreditation Paul Mitchell the School Spokane recently was accredited and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to offer student financial aid to those who qualify. According to a news release, the next day class begins June 29 and the next night class starts July 11. The school is owned by Liberty Lake resident George Brunt. To learn more, contact 924-7454 ext. 2 or stevend@pmtsspokane.com. In Biz features Liberty Lake-connected business items. Contact The Splash with business news at editor@libertylakesplash.com.
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a home repair project they were doing with Reader’s Digest. That was fun but the project got released. Then I went on to work on something called CarPoint. My first full-time position was with this travel group, which later became Expedia.com. I was the design lead of about eight production artists creating images and page designs. Q: What was the culture like at these well-known organizations? A: I had worked at small design firms before then, so moving to Microsoft was strange because it seemed like a huge company. People were smart and fun and intense. There was some interesting energy there. Being a designer in that organization wasn’t always fun because the programmers were top dogs. At Expedia, it was smaller and fun. It grew fast and became a bigger company. That was about when I left. Q: What did you take away from your time with these companies? A: I will say that it was neat to work for companies that my mom and grandma had even heard of. People knew what they did. There is something to be said for that. I took lots of little bits of knowledge about what type of company I might want to start someday myself. After working at these companies, I decided I wanted to create something real, not just software. There’s a future for this country in software, but we also need to make real stuff. Q: Why did you decide to create Shelfwire? A: With my interests in woodworking and software, it’s a good combo of the two. It allows me to use my design background in a creative outlet. The best way to describe it is customizable storage furniture. In terms of the marketing side of it, people are increasingly striving to live within their means. If the trend continues to smaller homes, storage will become even more important. Q: Since you’re based out of an office in your home, how does the process work? A: People often find us online through search engines. When an
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Shelfwire joins Custom Week 2011 Liberty Lake-based Shelfwire recently announced the company is participating in Custom Week 2011 at www. customweek.com. From now until June 13, consumers can view a wide range of custom products, take advantage of discounts and enter a drawing for a $2,500 “Customize Your Life”
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order gets placed, I get an email, review the order and accept it so the credit card gets charged. The order is sent to a warehouse in the Valley, they package the pieces together with instructions and UPS takes it away. I handle some customer service and some gets answered by the warehouse, depending on time of day. I can track inventory and reorder when low. Other than that, we have one other employee, a parttime software developer. Q: Is there anywhere people can physically go to see Shelfwire products? A: No. Someday we may open showrooms in larger cities, but that’s not the business model now. It can be expensive so we’ll wait. One of the reasons we chose shelving is that it’s not something you need to try to see if it’s comfortable. It breaks down flat, and it’s good for shipping. Q: Do you have a particular product that seems to be popular? A: We have these eco-friendly shelf liners made from recyclable materials that are selling well. They come in white and black and are 1/8 inch thick. They draw
grand-prize package. “We have been happy to discover so many cutting edge e-commerce companies focusing on customized products,” Shelfwire Founder Joe Felice said. “We think our customers will be interested to see what these other customizers have to offer.”
in people that purchase shelving as well. Q: Has business been what you expected up to this point? A: Business has been slow. We had good sales in March, but we spent a lot on advertising. We’re now focusing on getting traffic in other ways. All in all, our plan is to grow slowly. I’m using my own money to finance, so the plan is to make it sustainable so we don’t overspend. Q: What is the demographic of your typical customer? A: I’ve had a lot of orders from people on the East Coast. At least half of my sales have been from there, and I’m trying to figure out why. Maybe it’s the type of aesthetics or maybe they don’t have cars and don’t mind paying for shipping. But we do ship to people all over the continental U.S. Q: Why did you get involved with Custom Week 2011? A: I’m involved in a couple forums where people with similar customized products get together to discuss ideas. The thinking is that people who are interested in creating their own shirt might also enjoy making their own ice cream. Everyone participating has a deal or coupon going on. Q: What types of companies are participating? A: There are a whole range of companies dealing with fashion, clothing, food, furniture and more. Customization is a trend in e-commerce. It’s mixing mass production with technology to allow personalization at the last minute. Q: What is the special promotion Shelfwire is advertising? A: During Custom Week, we’re offering $20 off on orders of $100 or more. We also do promotions throughout the year. We have a local warehouse policy where
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Joe Felice shows the ease with which customers can use the shelving designer on Shelfwire.com. He said the customization aspect is a unique feature that sets his product apart from other storage furniture. local people can forgo shipping costs by picking it up in our office. Q: What do you feel sets Shelfwire apart from other shelving companies? A: It’s the way you can customize it yourself. That’s our whole brand right there. The chrome shelving line is the first of what could be multiple lines. If it suc-
ceeds, then we’ll develop others. We’re planning to add more products and accessories like a cabinetry line to make entertainment centers and even dressers. We have different configurations to make a lot of different things. One of my big goals is to have our own exclusive product lines that are made locally. We’re slowly moving in that direction.
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When her family moved from California to Washington, then third-grader Ashleigh Seely was immediately identified as an advanced student suited for the Able Learner Program at her school. The program caters to “highly capable” elementary school students throughout the Central Valley School District. When she finished fifth grade, the University High School valedictorian gave a speech to Seely and her Able Learner Program classmates. Now a senior, Seely looks back on that day as a tiny spark to an impressive educational track record. “I remember sitting there and thinking, ‘I could see myself doing that,’” Seely said. And last week she did. Seely addressed graduating fifth-graders of the Able Learner Program — speaking as one of three Central Valley High School valedictorians — about the challenges and triumphs they can expect through middle and high school.
Valedictorian reflects on the long road to graduation and the adventures that lie ahead
Looking forward
A thirst for knowledge Seely’s zest for education started well before her involvement in the Able Learner Program. She remembers going with her grandma to drop off a friend at preschool and begging to stay. “She could spell at age 2, and at 4 she was doing multiplication,” her dad Ray Seely said. “That gives you an idea right off the bat. She’s pretty smart.” Ashleigh Seely credits her grandma for kick starting her early education by teaching her to read and buying her books. While her mom Lisa Seely said that’s true, she also said Ashleigh has always been self-driven. “She always had a real thirst for knowledge, so as parents and grandparents, we were always trying to stay ahead of her,” Lisa Seely said. “We’d think, ‘Oh, this will give her a challenge. This will keep her busy for a while.’ She’d just burn through whatever workbook or game or puzzle we gave her.” That drive carried Ashleigh Seely through her educational career all the way to valedictorian at CVHS. However, the accolade wasn’t necessarily her goal. “I had a 4.0 GPA all through middle school just because I never wanted to get an A minus,” Ashleigh Seely said. “I thought if that little extra effort would erase the little negative mark, it’d be worth it. …. Once I graduated from eighth grade, I thought I didn’t really ever want to get less than a 4.0. I knew (being) valedictorian would be nice, but I didn’t directly say, ‘I want to be valedictorian.’ I just wanted a 4.0 because I didn’t want that little nega-
teachers. I don’t know if that’s because they’re the best, or if it’s because I just like the subject so I don’t mind,” Ashleigh Seely said. In addition to loading up on advanced classes, Ashleigh Seely manages to pack her schedule with extracurricular and social activities. She rounded out her high school career by participating in cross country, track, cheerleading, key club and French club. “Sometimes it’s kind of stressful, but everything seems to fall into place,” she said. “It’s stressful and hectic and busy, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’d rather go out and do something than stay at home and watch TV.” Lisa Seely said her daughter likes to have fun with her friends and do other activities as well. Ray Seely also said she doesn’t require much sleep. “I think she’s just really efficient at managing her time,” Lisa Seely said. “She likes to have a pretty balanced life.”
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One of three Central Valley High School valedictorians, Ashleigh Seely will graduate Saturday at the top of her class. She shares the title with Hannah Damiano and Nicole Richardson. tive sign.”
Putting in the extra effort Ashleigh Seely said her toughest classes were the “learn-on-your-own” ones. In those, she learned a few lessons that applied to more than her homework problems. “Going above and beyond what’s required for the class to be successful, that was the biggest lesson I’ve learned,” Ashleigh Seely said. “Even though you’re
at school for six hours, you have to donate so many more hours to it. That was the biggest lesson, learning that things will happen and everything is achievable if you put in the effort.” That attitude helped her rip through advanced math classes. When she was a freshman, she tested out of the sophomore math class she was enrolled in by October and was bumped up to the next level midyear. “All my best teachers seem to be math
High school is not quite wrapped up, but Ashleigh Seely already knows where her next steps will lead. A grant from the University of Pennsylvania will make the out-of-state school more affordable than anything closer to home. She’ll also be taking a handful of other scholarships with her — ones from Spokane Scholars, the Bloomsday Roadrunners Club, Friends of Pavillion Park and Liberty Lake Kiwanis. “If there’s something that you really want to do, I think you have to really focus on that and be willing to put in the effort for it,” Ashleigh Seely said. “I’ve known for a very long time that I always wanted to travel. Now I’m going to Philadelphia and I’m sure I’ll study abroad for one of my semesters.” In addition to the travel and adventure that lies ahead, she also plans to try out for the cross country team. However, she’s taking her time on picking a field of study. “Right now I’m very undecided as to what I’m going to do in college,” Ashleigh Seely said. “I’ll go into math or at least look at math to start. Since I don’t know what I’m going to do, I might as well start with something that I love. If something else comes along, then I’ll look into that, too.” In the meantime, like many of her classmates, she is just trying to make it through her last few days at CVHS. “This is her moment,” Lisa Seely said. “This is something she’s worked hard at. I’m just happy that she is able to have this feeling that the world is at her feet. We’re her parents, but this is something she wanted. She just allowed us to be along for the ride.”
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By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer
The Splash recently sat down with a handful of notable Liberty Lake graduates to find out what kind of work goes into getting this far — and what the road ahead might look like.
Brian Otte In addition to earning Eagle Scout honors, Liberty Lake resident Brian Otte played three years of high school football and tutors younger students in math — and he keeps up on current events and issues. “I really want to be a bigger person when I grow up, a leader, and you can’t really do that if you have no idea what’s going on,” Otte said. “I just want to understand all these different conflicting viewpoints from Democrats, Republicans or Libertarians.” Of course, he stays current with his schoolwork too. This year he finished an advanced-level calculus course he said challenged him all the way to the end. “I think of my education as an investment,” Otte said. “It’s not only an investment in my future financial situations, but it’s mostly for my happiness too. If you’re walking around and you feel like you’re in fear because you can’t comprehend your world, you’ll be insecure.” Otte is currently on the wait list for the Air Force Academy, and he’s holding out for an opening. If that doesn’t pan out, he’s prepared to attend Brigham Young University where he’ll participate in the ROTC program. “It’s been kind of weird,” Otte said. “I’ve been in a state of limbo for the last few months. The Air Force Academy is really where I want to be.” Regardless of where he goes, he thinks he might like to study dentistry. “I know people change their majors all the time, but I’ve always wanted to be an orthodontist - ever since like fourth grade,” Otte said. “Now I really like law, so I think I could be a good lawyer too.”
Jace Parker Most of his classmates will be relaxing this summer, but Jace Parker will be busy applying for his Unites States citizenship. Born in Saskatchewan, Parker lives in Liberty Lake as a legal resident with a green card, but he’s still a Canadian citizen. He sent in for an application earlier this year, and now he’s working through the process. His parents have both gone through naturalization and are dual citizens. “(The packet) asks just about every question you can think of,” Parker said. “They don’t mess around.” In the meantime, Parker is enjoying his last few days at school and soaking in the memories with friends he’ll miss. “I’m ready to move on,” Parker said. “I’m excited to graduate and see what else is out there.” Parker plans to study math at Western Washington University with the possibility of pursuing a career in secondary education. He’s also considering engineering.
in the community and school in areas of leadership, tutoring, sports and French club. She also started a small business selling crepes at the Liberty Lake Farmers Market last summer. “I just get really bored,” Robb said. “If there’s something to be involved in, I don’t see why CVSD you shouldn’t be involved in it.” Graduation Robb plans to attend ColCeremonies orado State University in the fall. She hasn’t totally decidBarker ed on her field of study, but High School she’d like to double major June 9 at 6:30 p.m. in business and something ONE Church in else. Spokane Valley
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Penny Zhang
Graduating with a 3.95 GPA, Liberty Lake’s Penny Zhang will wrap up her senior year with 10 Advanced Placement courses under her belt. She also stays busy as a flutist in the school University band and a member of the High School Knowledge Bowl team, NaJune 11 at 3 p.m. tional Honor Society and McCarthey Athletic the Liberty Lake Youth Commission. Center at Gonzaga University Her parents inspired her dedication to academic For more information, work early on, she said, but go to www.cvsd.org as she grew older she honed in her focus all on her own. Hannah Robb Despite her academic acLast March, Hannah Robb was named Miss Spokane Valley for 2010- complishments, Zhang considers life les2011. The honor, one that came as a sur- sons as some of the greatest knowledge prise to her, arrived with more than just a she’s received. crown and a sash. “You can’t ever understand someone,” “It’s a scholarship program, so we did a Zhang said. “You have to be open. Everylot of festivals and parades,” Robb said. “It one has good in them.” was really busy all summer long, but it was Zhang plans to attend the University of really fun.” Pennsylvania Wharton School of BusiShe credits the win to her involvement ness next fall.
Javier Zuniga By the end of his freshman year and early on in his sophomore year, Zuniga said he was holding on by a thread. Zuniga came to Liberty Lake via California his freshman year, and he’ll be the first to tell you he wasn’t too excited about it. “I guess it was the fact we moved that made me mad,” Zuniga said. “I just wanted to go home. I was acting like a rebel… At one point I though about dropping out. But now I’m here just a few days away from graduating.” A turning point came when his sophomore math teacher made him pull up his grades before signing off for him to attend a special winter camp. He said he was able to bring up his grade in her class, and the positive attitude spilled over into other classes as well. “I settled down a lot and grew into this kind of CV family,” Zuniga said. “Everyone knows me now, and I have lots of friends.” Despite the rocky road leading up to his walk across the stage, Zuniga doesn’t plan to stop there. “I’m definitely going to college,” Zuniga said. “In my family it’s kind of just an option. I’ll be the first in my family to go. To me I have to go. I want to go.” Splash intern Julia Marquiss contributed to the reporting for this story. A graduating senior at Central Valley High School, Marquiss has been involved in volleyball, Key Club, DECA, orchestra, Spanish Club and JSA marquiss throughout her high school career in addition to interning for The Splash. Her favorite memories include football games, pulling pranks on teachers and her senior year. She plans to attend the University of Washington next fall, and if she isn’t attending grad school five years from now, she hopes to be traveling around Europe.
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Honoring graduates in our community The Splash recently requested high school graduates connected to Liberty Lake to submit information on their high school career. We asked those who gave information to answer a list of “top five” questions to provide readers a glimpse of
Alexander Alvarez Age: 18 Parents: Laura and Michael Alvarez School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Alto saxophone in band, band competitions Post-graduation plans: Attend SFCC
Ashley Ames Age: 17 Parents: Bill and Kara Ames School: Gonzaga Prep High school involvement: National Honor Society, soccer, track, dance team Post-graduation plans: Attend Concordia University (Portland, Ore.) on Presidential Merit and athletic scholarships to play soccer One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: My sister, Kasey Two things I will miss about high school: Playing for my high school soccer team and spending time with my best friends Three favorite memories from high school: Going on my Search retreats, racing my teacher freshman year and graduation Four words to summarize my senior year: Spontaneous, fun, memorable, exciting Five years from now, I will be… graduated from Concordia University... and that's about all I have figured out so far.
Jasmine Ayala Age: 17 Parents: Don and Rosie Tucker; Jorge Ayala School: Valley Christian School High school involvement: Cross country, basketball, track, soccer, National Honor Society, ASB officer, drama Post-graduation plans: Attend Concordia
their varied personalities. The following pages showcase local graduates’ responses, their accomplishments and their plans for the future.
Congratulations, class of 2011! The following high school seniors from Liberty Lake are scheduled to graduate from the Central Valley School District:
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— Compiled by Splash Staff University (Portland, Ore.) to play soccer and major in exercise and sports science One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: My sister, Claudia, because we have been through a lot of stuff together, and she is one of my best friends. Two things I will miss about high school: My friends at school and some of the teachers Three favorite memories from high school: School retreats, track and doing ridiculously fun and random stuff after school Four words to summarize my senior year: Random, tiring and funny Five years from now, I will be… a physical therapist or athletic trainer while traveling the world.
Dexter Calkins Age: 18 Parents: Lanny and Dj Calkins School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Drama, newspaper, AP classes, cheer, track, football, cross country, DECA, Stinky Sneakers, Quidditch Club, Mr. CVHS Prince Post-graduation plans: Attend Western Washington University One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: God Two things I will miss about high school: Theater and teachers Three favorite memories from high school: Drawing on the football field, theater dances and starting Quidditch Club Four words to summarize my senior year: Oh jeez, I’m late! Five years from now, I will be… in graduate school.
Sarah Marie Cameron Age: 18 School: Central Valley High School Parents: Don and Tammye Cameron High school involvement: First Priority, National Honor Soci-
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University High School Kolby Falco • Alaina Spence • Ryan Sutherland • Andrew Url
Barker High School Sean Herbert ety, Running Start at EWU Post-graduation plans: Attend Whitworth University to study international business and Spanish One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: My birth mother because she made the very unselfish decision to give me up for adoption as a baby and made sure that I was raised in a loving family. Two things I will miss about high school: I will miss all of the high school activities - the plays, the annual talent show, Mr. CVHS. I will also miss eating leftovers from Mrs. Stranberg's home economics class. Three favorite memories from high school: Having a bonfire of all of my school papers from kindergarten to senior year, ballroom dancing at prom and performing at the annual CV talent show Four words to summarize my senior year: Memorable, musical, tedious, grace
Five years from now, I will be… touring with my band! And I will own a small business on the side. Six things I will not miss: Gym class, the smell of the locker room, English papers, parking lot traffic jams, teenage drama, early-morning classes
Corbin Michael Croom Age: 18 Parents: Michael and Margaret Croom School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Marching band, wind ensemble, baseball, Quidditch Club, National Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars, Western International Band
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Clinic Honor Bands Member, U.S Army All-American Marching Band Member Post-graduation plans: Attend Oklahoma Baptist University to study biology with a pre-med emphasis and Spanish One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: My Uncle Ryan Two things I will miss about high school: My awesome teachers and Mr. Parker Three favorite memories from high school: Hanging out with Stephen Butler and Josh Bacheller, taking AP tests, washing my car Four words to summarize my senior year: Awesome, quick, slightly stressful Five years from now, I will be… beginning my first year in medical school with the intent on becoming a surgeon.
Braden Davis Age: 18 Parents: Jerry and Danielle Davis School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: CV Leadership, Mr. CVHS 2011, wrestling, football Post-graduation plans: Will attend NIC and then transfer to obtain teaching degree One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: My Dad Two things I will miss about high school: Atmosphere, the fun and excitement Three favorite memories from high school: Mr. CVHS, senior prom, Battle of the Bone Four words to summarize my senior year: Exciting, successful, an adventure, fun Five years from now, I will be… teaching and coaching wrestling.
Micah Duncan Age: 18 Parents: Franklin and Cindy Duncan School: Gonzaga Prep High school involvement: Football, lacrosse, cross country, high school leadership council for the YMCA Post-graduation plans: Attend Birmingham Southern College in Alabama; signed to play varsity lacrosse for the BSC Panthers, a division III NCAA program.
Brandon Fayant Age: 18 Parents: Robert and Julie Fayant School: Central Valley High School
High school involvement: DECA Post-graduation plans: Attend SFCC for a two-year accounting degree
Lindsay M. Gordon Age: 18 Parents: Ed and Sandy Gordon School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Cheerleading, dance team, leadership, art, LINK Post-graduation plans: Attend EWU to pursue a degree in business and marketing; transferring to Arizona State University One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: I don't think I could honestly choose just one person who has made an impact on my life. Everyone I've ever been close with has impacted me in one way or another. Two things I will miss about high school: Being able to be carefree and just high school in general. I loved going to CV and everything about it. Three favorite memories from high school: Cheering for all the sporting events, winter camp and making it to state as captain of the dance team Four words to summarize my senior year: Hectic, adventurous, impacting, memorable Five years from now, I will be… just finishing up with college or continuing on with my schooling, hopefully starting to pursue a career involving fashion or art.
Kelby Gummersall Age: 18 Parents: Jeff and Whitney Gummersall School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Soccer, track, gymnastics, ASB vice president, leadership, National Honor Society, Key Club, The Green Club, math tutor Post-graduation plans: Attend BYU to major in exercise science/dietetics One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: My little brother Two things I will miss about high school: The hours of homework and waking up early in the morning Three favorite memories from high school: CV football games, winter leadership camp and participating on the soccer and gymnastic teams Four words to summarize my senior year: New, exciting, memorable, spicy Five years from now, I will be… If my
American Idol plans fall through, I will be graduated from college and working on opening my own practice as a dietician/ physical trainer.
Lindsey Taylor Halpern Age: 17 Parents: Lloyd and Carmen Halpern School: Lewis and Clark High School High school involvement: Drill Team choreographer, cheerleader Post-graduation plans: Working as a lifeguard at Camp Sweyolakan for the summer and then returning home to pack up and head off to WSU
Alyssa Hemmer Age: 18 Parents: Don and Connie Hemmer School: Valley Christian School High school involvement: Volleyball, tennis, cheerleading, basketball, choir Post-graduation plans: Attend WSU to major in hospitality business management One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: My parents because they encourage me to go outside my comfort zone Two things I will miss about high school: My friends and playing volleyball Three favorite memories from high school: My small groups, football games and junior Bible class Four words to summarize my senior year: Stressful, memorable, fun, spontaneous Five years from now, I will be… an event planner for the Davenport Hotel and happily married.
Sarah Grace Henning Age: 17 Parents: Scott and Tammy Henning School: Central Valley High School, Running Start at EWU High school involvement: Honor Society, LINK leader, baseball team manager, French Club, teaching academy, volunteer for library and Kiwanis Post-graduation plans: Finish up last two years of college at EWU to pursue a degree in elementary education followed by a masters in education from either EWU or WSU One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: Julie Morgan, my mentor teacher at Liberty Lake Elementary. She
offered valuable insight into teaching and helped shape my path. Two things I will miss about high school: Teaching Academy and my first grade students at Liberty Lake Elementary Three favorite memories from high school: Running Start at EWU, senior prom and the awesome math classes at CV Four words to summarize my senior year: Tassle's worth the hassle! Five years from now, I will be… hopefully teaching my own class at a local elementary school and finishing up graduate studies.
Caulin Scott Himebaugh Age: 18 Parents: David and Debbie Himebaugh School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Marching band, wind ensemble, symphonic band, jazz band, FOPP volunteer Post-graduation plans: Attend WSU to pursue a degree in international business One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: My high school band teacher, Mr. Eric Parker. I have known him for four rewarding years. He has helped carve out the person I am today. Two things I will miss about high school: CV band program and the friendships I have made Three favorite memories from high school: My last year of Marching Band when our show “Criminal” won CV’s first ever show in Oregon; playing in the prestigious Wind Ensemble under the direction of maestro Anthony Maiello; and playing the most beautiful piece of music, “An American Elegy,” in remembrance of the tragedy in Columbine Four words to summarize my senior year: Music, friends, opportunities and privileges Five years from now, I will be… pursuing a field of business after completing my college education at WSU.
Jacob Hollenbeck Age: 18 Parents: Kip and Jen Hollenbeck School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Wresting, DECA, honors, AP Classes Post-graduation plans: Attend Boise State University on a GEM Scholarship One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: My Dad
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Two things I will miss about high school: Wrestling and hanging out with my friends Three favorite memories from high school: Taking 3rd at State (wrestling), Battle of the Bone freshman year, Mr. CVHS sophomore year Four words to summarize my senior year: It was a blast! Five years from now, I will be… a Boise State grad.
Timothy Keal Age: 17 Parents: Mike Keal, Jennifer Keal School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Debate team Post-graduation plans: Look for a job before going on to college
Christian Koch Age: 18 Parents: Mike and Sheryl Koch School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: DECA, wind ensemble, A Capella choir, theatre, marching band, French Club, Key Club Post-graduation plans: Attend SFCC for the next two years to become involved in their theatre. After attaining my AA, I hope to know what I TRULY want to do and can then decide on which four-year college.
and my freshman year Four words to summarize my senior year: I had a blast! Five years from now, I will be… pursuing a career in something I enjoy doing.
Christina Liebman Age: 17 Parents: Bert and Sami Liebman School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Debate, FBLA Post-graduation plans: University of Idaho One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: There are actually six people who have made a huge impact on my life: my mom, dad and grandparents. Without them I can surely tell you that I wouldn’t be where I am today. They have helped guide me in my decisions throughout life and have supported me no matter what. Two things I will miss about high school: The great teachers and my fellow peers Three favorite memories from high school: Going to homecoming games with my friends, working on all of the FBLA events and the school lunches (not for the food, but more for the atmosphere) Four words to summarize my senior year: Thrilling, challenging, tiring, rewarding Five years from now, I will be… attending law school.
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Pafuti Alexandria Leuluai Age: 18 Parents: Pat and Rita Leuluai School: Central Valley High School, Running Start at SFCC High school involvement: Track, volleyball, basketball Post-graduation plans: Attend EWU to pursue BA and masters One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: There cannot be just one person because there are two. My parents have been my rock ever since I can remember. There are no words to express how grateful I am for the love and support they have given me throughout my life. Two things I will miss about high school: Seeing my friends and attending school events Three favorite memories from high school: Senior sunrise, Homecoming 2010
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Age: 18 Parents: Jeff and Cindy Long School: Central Valley High School Post - g raduation plans: Attend NIC to
Jarod Maynes Age: 18 Parents: Marc and Debi Maynes School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: ASB president, wrestling, scholar athlete Post-graduation plans: Wrestle for Utah Valley University and major in International Business before serving a two-year LDS mission One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: It is a toss up between Jimmer Fredette and Kyle Brown Two things I will miss about high school: The sports and the people
Three favorite memories from high school: Winning stinky sneaker this year, wrestling in Battle of the Bone and Pi day Four words to summarize my senior year: Indubitably a remarkable year Five years from now, I will be… singing a song out loud.
Danielle Mertens Age: 18 Parents: Tom Mertens; Bill and Denise Spain School: Gonzaga Prep High school involvement: Adelphia, Blue Crew, HOBY, Liberty Lake Youth Council, Liturgy Club, Youth Leadership Spokane, track, volunteer at Shriners Hospital Post-graduation plans: Attend WSU to study pre-med One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: My mother. She has been through more adversity than any other person I have ever met but, she is the most confident and accomplished person that I know. Two things I will miss about high school: My favorite teachers (Mr. Meier, Ms. Schlepp and Mr. Dougherty) and having a strict dress code (ha-ha, NOT). Three favorite memories from high school: Sophomore year summer at the lake with my best friend Leslie; Search Retreat junior year; and hiking during the senior skip day at Camp Gifford with my two best friends, Leslie Smith and Nick Anselmo Four words to summarize my senior year: Advanced Placement, growth, freedom and awesome! Five years from now, I will be… still in college but on my way to medical school to become a trauma surgeon.
Ryan Nungester Age: 18 Parent: Rick Nungester School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Football, track, DECA Post-graduation plans: Attend WSU, interested in pre-med and maybe football
Hannah Robb Age: 18 Parents: Robert and Sharon Robb School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Miss Spokane Valley 2010, Honor
Society, ASB leadership, cross country, track Post-graduation plans: Attend Colorado State University One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: I wouldn't be able to choose between either of my parents, so I would have to say both of them as a whole have made the biggest impact on my life in shaping the way I view and live my life. My dad has passed on his sense of humor and calmness in life, while my mom has passed on her wisdom and ability to handle situations. Two things I will miss about high school: The friends I have made, as well as the ability to use ASB leadership to reach out to kids on a personal level Three favorite memories from high school: Planning and winning stinky sneaker.... twice; being a JC at winter camp for two years and seeing the transformation in the kids that went; and senior year in general it was amazing! Four words to summarize my senior year: Content, Valuable, Happy, Steadfast (CVHS) Five years from now, I will be… graduated college and, to be quite honest, I'm not quite sure what God has in plan for me, so we'll have to wait and see (but I hope it has something to do with working a good job and being happy).
Lauren Schilb Age: 17 Parents: Bill and Jill Schilb School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Basketball, softball, track and field, Honor Society Post-graduation plans: Attend WSU Honors College to study math One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: Jesus Two things I will miss about high school: The ability to have close relationships with teachers while receiving individual attention and walking down the hallways and knowing everyone I pass Three favorite memories from high school: Bringing a "colossus" pizza from Pizza Pipeline to lunch; the class of 2011 winning best class during homecoming week all four years; and trying track and field senior year and doing a lot better than I thought I would as well as getting my first letter in shot Four words to summarize my senior year: Sleepless, pressured, involved, relief Five years from now, I will be… I have no clue. I spend my life one day at a time and follow this verse, "For I know the plans I
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have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)
Ashleigh Seely Age: 17 Parents: Ray and Lisa Seely School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Cross country, track, cheerleading, Key Club treasurer, DECA, French Club treasurer, National Honor Society, Green Club, WDFY (Washington Drug Free Youth) Post-graduation plans: Working as a lifeguard this summer for City of Spokane and attending University of Pennsylvania in the fall One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: It would be hard to pinpoint only one person who has made the biggest impact on my life. It would be both of my parents. Two things I will miss about high school: The familiarity of everything, knowing where things are and which teachers to get help from. Also I’m going to miss the connections and relationships I’ve built during the past four years. Three favorite memories from high school: Calculus with Mr. Mack is definitely a favorite collection of memories really. Also my advisory class made pancakes almost every week and sometimes we even did quesadilla days! Those I will always cherish. Four words to summarize my senior year: Stressful, successful, energetic, too fast Five years from now, I will be… hopefully traveling the world, working in different countries. If not, I plan on going to graduate school after finishing my degree.
Kendra Ann Sherrill Age: 18 Parents: Mary and Ken Sherrill School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Drama, broadcasting, Key Club, DECA, JSA, TSA Post-graduation plans: Attend EWU's Honors Program on an academic scholarship to major in film production and minor in graphic design One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: My theater director, Michael Muzatko! He has always been there for me in times of need. He is also one of
the most incredible, talented, caring, hilarious and supportive teachers I have ever met. His direction is what has made CV’s Theatre Department one of the best in the region. Two things I will miss about high school: The thing I will miss the most is being involved in the theater department. I spend all my free time in the theater; it is my home away from home, and the theater department is one big family. Another thing I will miss is the wonderful teachers I have had at CV. They are so passionate and full of love for each one of their students. Three favorite memories from high school: Every theater production I have ever been a part of, prom and Stinky Sneaker Four words to summarize my senior year: Challenging, eye-opening, magical and unforgettable! Five years from now, I will be… well on my way to becoming an independent filmmaker.
Connor Shirley Age: 18 Parents: Steve and Kathi Shirley School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Green Club, Chess Club, marching band, jazz band, winter drumline, debate, math tutoring Post-graduation plans: Major in Middle Eastern Studies at University of Arizona Honors College
Acacia Lyn Smith Age: 18 Parents: Kara and Tobin Smith School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Cross country, track, orchestra, Honor Society, Key Club Post-graduation plans: Attend EWU to major in elementary education while participating on the cross country and track teams One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: I can’t just choose just one person. Both of my parents have always been there for me and have made a huge impact in my life. Two things I will miss about high school: The crazy distance runs and the many fun times with friends Three favorite memories from high school: All the numerous long bus rides for cross country and track; dressing up with my friends for spirit week in are footy PJs and other crazy outfits; and going to school events with friends
Four words to summarize my senior year: Crazy, memorable, fast, unforgettable Five years from now, I will be… hopefully graduated from college and teaching in an elementary school.
Levi Smith Age: 18 Parents: Mark and Coleen Smith School: Valley Christian School High school involvement: Cross country,
golf Post-graduation plans: Attend EWU to major in athletic fitness One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: Parents because they have a servant’s heart and they are loving Two things I will miss about high school: I will miss some of my teachers, but I will not miss my school’s dress code Three favorite memories from high school: Retreats, hanging out with friends and Fable Two Weekend Four words to summarize my senior year: Very quick and fun Five years from now, I will be… an astronaut working in athletic fitness and king of the world.
Lauren Speers Age: 18 Parents: Gregg and Cindy Speers School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Cheerleading, gymnastics, leadership team, Honor Society Post-graduation plans: Attend University of Portland to major in chemistry One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: No doubt my parents have been the greatest positive influences in my life. My parents have encouraged me in all my pursuits as an athlete, student and community member. I couldn't live without them. Two things I will miss about high school: I will miss the energy of cheering at the fall football games and teachers like Mr. Mack, Mr. Gilchrist and Mrs. Donley who have really made high school special. Three favorite memories from high school: Senior Prom, making it to state for gymnastics and traveling to France during spring break 2011 Four words to summarize my senior year: Exhausting, spectacular, unforgettable, blissful Five years from now, I will be… entering my first year of dental school to pursue my career as an orthodontist, hopefully at a dental school on the East Coast.
Connor Stephenson Age: 18 Parents: Dan and Tracie Stephenson School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: DECA Officer, attended National Competition in Orlando Post-graduation plans: Attend WSU to major in business or pharmacy One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: My Dad Two things I will miss about high school: Friends and sporting events Three favorite memories from high school: 2011 National DECA competition in Orlando, Fla., football games with friends and prom Four words to summarize my senior year: Fast, fun, exciting, transition Five years from now, I will be… attending college, still working on my degree.
Taylor Lee Stocker Age: 19 Parents: Lee and Angie Stocker School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Music/ leadership with Valley Young Life, snowboarding instructor at Mt. Spokane Post-graduation plans: Attend SFCC in the music program One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: William Wallace Two things I will miss about high school: Seeing friends everyday and Mr. Hite Three favorite memories from high school: Messing with Mrs. Carson with a universal TV remote all year, prom and harassing Karen (the lunch lady) Four words to summarize my senior year: Senioritus, epic, righteous, done! Five years from now, I will be… five kids... living in a trailer, career big foot hunter. Just kidding! Anything can happen!
Nicholas Valentine Age: 18 Parents: Laura Miller and Stanley Valentine School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Orchestra, Eagle Scout, employed at Evergreen Fountains as a server
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Kiwanis recognizes scholarship recipients
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Librarian Amy Dickeson and young library patrons give their best buccaneer face during Pirate Day that was held at the library last month. Librarians dressed up in swashbuckling gear in honor of the day. Submitted photo
FBLA students qualify for nationals
Recipients of the Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation scholarship were recognized at the Kiwanis International Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament at Meadowwood Golf Course on Saturday. The group awarded 16 scholarships totaling $13,000.
History: George Libby’s Boys’ Camp
Daily exercises were a part of the routine at George Libby’s Boys’ Camp, which operated in Liberty Lake from 1918 to 1926. The camp operated in the southeastern corner of the lake, where Spokane County’s Liberty Lake Regional Park is now located. A story on the camp ran in the June 2 Splash.
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Four students from Central Valley High School - Derek Bischoff, David Yuan, Shannon Hotchkiss and Cody Bafus - recently qualified for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference that will be held June 26-July 2 in Orlando, Fla. They will compete among the best from the U.S., Canada, Bermuda, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Liberty Lake residents are highlighted in bold.)
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‘Math is Cool’ teams place at state competition Local Liberty Lake Elementary school students competed against other students from the state of Washington during the “Math is Cool” state meet on May 21 at Moses Lake High School. At left: The fourth grade team of Calvin Whybrew, Siqi He, Casey Constance and Dylan McLaughlin placed third overall. Dylan McLaughlin placed first in the individual competition. At right: The fifth grade team made up of Elise Brockbank, Lexie Hull, Lacie Hull and Jacob Lewis took second place overall. Lexie Hull received third place in the individual competition. Submitted photos
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Somewhere over the rainbow
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Dorothy (otherwise known as Madison Leonard) reads “The Wizard of Oz” to munchkins at the Liberty Lake Municipal Library last week. She and Toto visited the library to promote the “Wizard of Oz” production being put on by Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre today through June 19. For more information, visit www.cdasummertheatre.com.
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Logan and Taylor Schwartzenburg took The Splash along when they visited the alma mater of their parents, Lee and Lisa Schwartzenburg.
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Brenden Millikan took The Splash along on a recent visit to New York City. The Empire State Building and city skyline are in the background. Greg and Teri Finch, along with their children Valerie, Asia and Drake Beale, celebrated Grandma/GreatGrandma Mac’s 90th birthday with friends and family from all over the country last month in Escondido, Calif. Described by Teri as “a beautiful woman who is the rock of this family,” Grandma Mac lives on her own and drives “those crazy California freeways” to volunteer her time around Oceanside, Calif.
Central Valley High School boys, Taylor Stocker, Brody Cone and Jon Scherich, took The Splash and a sweet ride to their senior prom. Submitted photo
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Prayer change could be costly By Cassie Keener
Liberty Lake Voices
Letters to the Editor Trailhead worker deserves kudos Thank you for supporting drive My wife, Denise, and I recently relocated to Liberty Lake from Arkansas. We were already in love with Liberty Lake and its surrounding area, but recent events made us realize Liberty Lake is a great place. I was hitting golf balls at Trailhead when I was overcome with severe dizziness. It totally incapacitated me and made me very ill. That’s when Bill Rawley, who works at Trailhead, came to my rescue. He got me to the bathroom in time, called my wife and then transported me to the urgent care facility close by. All the time, he was calm and reassuring. I don’t know what I would have done without him. I ended up in the hospital, but everything is OK now. Thank you, Bill Rawley; thank you, Trailhead golf facility; and thank you, Liberty Lake, for developing such a great and caring community. We are glad to be here.
Phil Pesek
Liberty Lake
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We would like to send a huge thank you to all the people who donated clothes to our clothing drive for Inland NW Baby. Together, we gathered 56 bags of children’s clothing. We really appreciate all the donations. You made a big difference in a child’s life. Thank you for your support. We couldn’t have done it without you. We would also like to thank The Splash, Pizza Hut, Home Depot and the Farmers Market for their support!
Mrs. Gotfredson’s fifth-grade class Liberty Lake Elementary School
Thanks for Scramble support Once again, the Liberty Lake Kiwanis sponsored a successful golf scramble at MeadowWood Golf Course Saturday. The funds raised will go a long way in helping the Kiwanis assist college-bound students in 2012. As chair, I wish to thank all of those that generously donated their time to make the event a success by getting out and procuring golfers and sponsors. We had 25 foursomes this year, most that we have had since I have been involved. The staff at MeadowWood was great. They went out of their way to help make the golfing experience the best yet. There are too many individuals to list in this letter, so I can only tell you that I felt privileged to work with all of you. The sponsors were once again generous to us, and we had more local businesses showcasing their company products and services than we have had in some time. Buy local seems to be working for us, and we hope to expand that for 2012.
Bob Schneidmiller
Chair, Liberty Lake Kiwanis Scholarship Scramble
Recently, The Liberty Lake Splash gave an update on the Council’s invocation prayer (“Pre-meeting prayer may be shared with public,” May 19 Splash). To my knowledge, there is nothing legally wrong with the current practice, only a desire by some members to hear from other religions. While the issue seems innocent, and stemming from a desire to have invocation prayer offered by a minority religion (i.e. not the Judeo-Christian majority), I believe the implications are much greater. In fact, I can see several areas where changing the practice could be problematic. The people of the United States have the freedom to practice their personal religion and address our government. In addition, our government (not schools) has the right to have invocation prayer. In 1983, the Supreme Court ruled (Marsh vs. Chambers) the invocation prayer prior to government session was legal and later at that decision it was stated, “God save the United States and this Honorable Court.” This was not the case for our British predecessors; they had an established state church. This is one reason we have the Bill of Rights and why the Founding Fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence. As many know, our Declaration states, “... all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights …” and in close it states “… And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence …” When they signed the Declaration, they were in agreement: we have a Creator, God is active in the world (Providence), and He is the Supreme Judge. You can see a common theme (God) from the late 1700s until the 1983 vote and even today. I believe those in government have a God-given authority to responsibly lead their community and uphold the values set forth by our Nation’s forefathers, even if they do not believe in God (a choice they’re free to make). For me, this means their personal desire to explore different faiths should not interfere with the city or state’s business. That said, our Constitution has specific constraints with regard to government invocation prayers. The Constitution allows for Council invocation prayer; however, they are only permitted to mention “God.” It does not appear to allow for the mention of any other gods or deities. If the Council has a prayer to another deity, not only would it offend the Judeo-Christian majority of voters, it seems it would also be opening itself to lawsuits. Another point defining this issue is the word itself (invocation; root, invoke) means to call upon a spirit or deity at the beginning of a service/meeting. I would plainly
ask: Do you want to invoke the name of another god, whether it is Satan, a set of Wiccan gods or any other? It would be a tragedy to see our government resort to calling upon Satan or any number of other idols for guidance. Most Jews and Christians would see invoking the name of another god as a great offense, and some may consider it putting their salvation in jeopardy should they have to listen to a prayer of that nature. Why would you want to put your peers in that position? Additionally, what defines religion? To my knowledge, our government does not allow cults or New Religious Movements (NRM), which typically have an intense devotion to a person, thing or idea, to perform invocation prior to government session. Would the Council spend time and resources vetting the “religion” of volunteer speakers to be sure they are representing a true religion, not a cult, NRM or political group? While our Constitution provides freedom OF religion, is does not guarantee freedom FROM religion. Some politicians choose issues like this as a strategy, not out of great concern, but to elevate their own political relevancy. They offer an “inclusive” environment by using the minority as the new measure of what is standard, then applying that standard to the voting majority. It provides a convenient stepstool for their career. In some cases, their motive is to create an atmosphere of fear, calling anyone opposed a politically charged name, and in this case attempting to minimize the corporate prayer by suppressing the majority into a “moment of silence.” In conclusion, the mayor and Council have a lot to consider, mostly the potential political and financial costs. It seems vetting each volunteer has its own pitfalls, however, should an offensive prayer be said while leading the Council the legal water could get murky. Do they want to run the risk of making mockery of prayer and offending a majority of their voters? Will this “minority” prayer attract business and promote a stable environment in Liberty Lake? Would companies/families relocate to a city if they knew its leaders were praying to Satan and/ or idols? We are a representative republic, would changing the process still be representing what the voting majority wants? I would ask the Mayor and the Council to refrain from putting the City in a liable position. Please do not provide taxpayer-funded space for this endeavor, thus making a mockery of prayer. I also applaud those with the desire to hold the line, as your current practice appears to be consistent with the Constitution, courts and law of the land. Cassie Keener lives in Liberty Lake. To submit a Liberty Lake Voices guest column, e-mail editor@libertylakesplash.com.
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Kids Tell it Like it Is Compiled by Tammy Kimberley at Liberty Lake Elementary School
What are three things you’re going to be sure to do this summer?
“Go to San Diego, go camping and probably do a lot of hiking.” Claira Reiman, 8, second grade
“Go to Silverwood, go to an amusement park in Utah and hike on the trail at the county park to a waterfall.” Braunson Young, 11, fifth grade
“Go to Silverwood, hike Mica Peak and go to Wild Waters every Monday.” Nathan Leland, 12, fifth grade
“Build bird mansions with my dad, go camping in Oregon and go swimming with my cousin all day long.” Misty Sarner, 10, fourth grade
“Eat ice cream, go to Plantes Ferry for a BBQ and make tie-dye shirts.” Kelsie Gores, 8, second grade
“Go to a friend’s cabin, go to Silverwood and go to Splashdown.” Madison Whitney, 7, second grade
Candidate filing Candidate filing for offices subject to election this November began Monday and lasts through Friday. Through Tuesday, the following candidates had filed for offices voted on by Liberty Lake voters: Washington State Legislative District 4 State Senator – Mike Padden, Republican City of Liberty Lake Mayor – Steve Peterson
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Chevron collecting food items for Spokane Valley Partners Spokane Valley Partners is currently collecting items for the "Will Golf for Food" food and fund drive. The charity is in need of peanut butter, jelly, jams, tuna, cereals, soups, canned fruit and other non-perishable food items to provide to low-income families with children. The Liberty Lake Chevron, 1109 N. Liberty Lake Road, is a collection point for the drive which goes through June 30. Chevron will provide a discounted car wash to anyone bringing in four or more items of food.
Library requests travelers' help The Liberty Lake Municipal Library is requesting help from travelers for their summer reading program. The library is asking anyone traveling out of state (including to foreign countries) to send the library postcards representative of the areas they have visited. They are also in need of volunteers to set up a country booth at the International Fair on July 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at
Council Position No. 5 – Keith Kopelson Council Position No. 7 – Cris Kaminskas Central Valley School District Director District No. 1 – MJ Bolt Director District No. 3 – Debra Long Director District No. 4 – Keith Clark Director District No. 5 – Amy Gresch Mason For the Central Valley School Board positions, Liberty Lake residents are only eligible to run for the District 5 seat (to
the library. Volunteers should bring items from that country and be willing to talk to kids about them. If interested, contact the library by June 30 at 232-2510.
Parenting forum to meet Spokane Valley's Mindful Mamas is holding a parenting forum on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. The free forum meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Liberty Lake Municipal Library's meeting room, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Breastfeeding questions will be answered, and all parents and caregivers are welcome. The event also is kid friendly. For more information, visit www.spokanemindfulmamas.com.
Toastmasters seeking new members Liberty Lake Toastmasters meets weekly from 5:45 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Denny Ashlock building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. Guests are welcome to learn more about Toastmasters, gain confidence in public speaking in a safe environment and develop better communication skills. For more information, contact Debbie Louthan at 255-9668.
fill the final two years of resigning board member Anne Long’s term) but will vote in November on all the positions. City of Liberty Lake Council Positions 1 and 3 are also subject to election, as well as Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District Commissioner Position 3, but no candidates have yet filed for those seats. The filing period continues until 4 p.m. Friday. Visit www.spokanecounty.org/ elections for the most current update of candidates who have filed.
City hosts Senior Lunch Program The Senior Lunch Program in Liberty Lake is served Mondays and Wednesdays. Seniors age 60 and older are invited at 11 a.m. at Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. The recommended donation is $3.50.
Class offered for abuse victims A.R.M.S. (Abuse Recovery Ministry Services) offers free, confidential, weekly classes in Liberty Lake to help victims of domestic violence and abuse. For more information, call 484-0600 (calls are confidential).
SCOPE welcomes volunteers Liberty Lake SCOPE holds a general meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. The public is invited to attend. This group partners with the Spokane County Sheriff ’s Office and Liberty Lake Police Department to provide a safe living environment and foster community spirit. For full list of community briefs, visit www.libertylakesplash.com.
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Post-graduation plans: Attend EWU, majoring in video game design One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: I think the person who has made the biggest impact on my life would have to be my dad. He has told me lots of advice that I reflect on as I come to situations. He is always there pushing me and behind me 100 percent. Two things I will miss about high school: My friend group made of people from all grades and my orchestra teacher, Mr. Flemmer Three favorite memories from high school: My favorite memories from high school have to be from the silly conversations I have with people during the day, from random phone apps to zombies, as well as silly jokes regarding stuff that would be deemed PG-13 or greater. Four words to summarize my senior year: Too much procrastination period. Five years from now, I will be… working for a game company and making the next big game that people will hear about at E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo).
Penny Zhang Age: 17 Parents: Bin Zhang and Sumei Zhao School: Central Valley High School High school involvement: Liberty Lake Youth Commission, Knowledge Bowl, FBLA, National Honor Society Post-graduation plans: Immediate plans include getting a summer job, multiple road trips and swimming/camping/sun-soaking/ drinking raspberry Kool-Aid. Move-in isn't until the end of August, so I'll have plenty of time for post-grad shenanigans. One person who has made the biggest impact on my life: Honestly, I don't think there's a single person; rather, I think we learn from every individual who passes through our lives. The sum of the little truths we learn make a collective impact on us, and ultimately, that's what makes the difference. Two things I will miss about high school: Friendships and my ever-so-convenient parking spot (so helpful on snowy/rainy/ hailing mornings) Three favorite memories from high school: Late-night AP study parties, office-chair racing down the hallways and eating lunch outside in the sunshine Four words to summarize my senior year: Hectic, memorable, red-letter; a curveball (It was a year of "firsts.") Five years from now, I will be… maybe working in New York for a finance company, maybe traveling abroad or maybe out in a cornfield looking at the stars.
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BULLETIN BOARD Different Not Less Support/resources group for families affected by Neurological Disorders Like Autism meets last Thursday of every month, 6:30. Please Rsvp 509-230-6771 or email anna@ aquaticroots.com for more information. Family Movie Night June 17th indoors at HUB Sports Center. Free to families! 6pm — Space Jam and/ or 8pm — Despicable Me. Doors open at 5:30pm. Concessions available. 19619 East Cataldo Avenue
HOST HOMES NEEDED Looking for host families for 15- and 16-year-old Japanese boys and girls. Program runs July 21Aug. 10. Educational program weekdays; host family interactions would chiefly take place nights and weekends. Contact Trina Sampson for more information, 496-5701 or dtsampson1@ msn.com. Know someone with Autism, ADD or similar disorder? Meet an Adult with Autism for an informative Q&A. Learn how these amazing minds work. June 30th, Lib. lake Library. Reserve now 230-6771
EVENTS Adult Art Workshop - Friday, June 17, 10am-3pm, ($35). Painting ‘Plein Air’ at Newman Lake! (watercolor, acrylics or oil) Contact The Art Chalet at 255-9600 or go to: www.theartchalet.com.
CREATIVE MENOPAUSE An expressive arts and wellness workshop for women who wish to respond to the challenges of menopause creatively. Friday, June 24, 6pm-8:30pm at The Mat Yoga Studio, 21651 E Country Vista Drive, #B, $19 to pre-register, $24 at the door. To register: E-mail Slindsay@zagmail.gonzaga.edu or call 509-939-5433.
ZUMBA CLUB @ THE HUB Zumba w/ friends, Friday, June 10th 7-8:30pm at the HUB Sports Center. $10 at the door or online $7.50, www.fitnessbyemily.com. Call Emily for more info, 509-499-9906.
classifieds FOR RENT 1314 N. Mitchell - Upgraded 3-bedroom, 2-bath, with 4 levels of lots of space and quiet neighborhood. Kitchen includes all appliances. Near parks and conveniences. $1095 + $1045 deposit. Contact Call Realty, 921-9898. Liberty Lake. Clean. Newer. 3-bdr, 2-ba, home. Great neighborhood! Near parks, golf, boating, shopping, I-90. Large living room, family room, open kitchen. Hardwood style Pergo floors. Master bdr has separate office. 2 car garage with opener. Newer washer, dryer, fridge, dishwasher. A/C, Large landscaped yard with sprinklers. 1128 N. Homestead. http://spokane. craigslist.org/apa/2422359288.html $1,195/ mo. Deposit $1,500. Credit check. 831- 372-0510.
FURNITURE Bookshelves, $40. Green and tan armoire, $90. Tan and cream Ikea chair with foot rest, $40. Call 879-2843. Brand new, still in box, baby crib mattress. Purchased for $200, will sell for $100. Call Jami, 720-6074. Curio cabinet. Light Oak. Glass sides and shelves. Inside lighting. Perfect condition. Measures 29 1/2x12x52. $125, 509-990-5792. Nice, gently used, glass & dark wood circle coffee table with 2 smaller matching end tables $175. Call Jami, 720- 6074.
GARAGE SALES DOWNSIZING Table saw, $100; 11x11 canopy, $30; approx. 200 sf laminate flooring, $100; stroller; misc. kitchen; home/holiday decs, Xmas tree; tools; yard; golf; books, games, music, movies. Much more. See you at Liberty Lake Yard Sale or 928-7642. FRIDAY OPEN AT 8 AM - 502 N Homestead Dr., queen size bed, patio set w/4 chairs, Step 2 b/yard play house, girls Gymboree clothing 4t/5t, maternity clothes, air compressor, men’s mtn. bike, men’s road bike, and much more! QUALITY ITEMS This is one you don’t want to miss! Saturday, June 11, 8 am - 4 pm. Multi family sale of gently used furniture, appliances, clothing, skis, snowboard, Fox Racing gear, tools and much more. 2105 S Meadowview Rd, Greenacres, WA Two CRF150 motorcylces, dirt bike gear, boat/water sport items, quality clothes girls size 10-16, boys size 12-20, Rainbow Swingset, video games Friday June 10th, 8:30 to 4:00, 828 N. Knudson.
UPSCALE GARAGE SALE 1232 N Murray Lane, 9-4 on June 10th and 11th. Family of 4 girls selling name-brand girl clothes sizes newborn-16: Gymboree, Naartjie, Nordstrom, Justice, and Gap. Also lots of nice name-brand women’s clothes sizes Large and XL. Maternity clothes, too. Selling Costco 9pc outdoor granite table & chair set. Was $1000 sell for $299. New items to be put out for Saturday along with multiple families joining in.
LOST & FOUND Found jet ski dock, Liberty Lake. Call Paul, 998-9802. Found: Skateboard/helmet. Left at LL Elementary. If yours call the school or 255-9938. Lost little pink row boat missing from beach. This is the second time my little boat has taken off. Please call 998-3066.
MISC. FOR SALE Barely used, great condition Snoogle maternity pillow with slip cover, $35. Practically new black Balboa baby nursing cover $15. Call Jami, 720-6074. Brass floor lamp. 60” tall. Excellent condition. $60, 509990-5792. Combi, combo infant car seat with stroller black/red, $100, 951-0506. Crib mattress gently used $50, 951-0506. Mountain Buggy Urban Elite stroller with accessories, $250, 951-0506. Pegperego convertible toddler car seat with accessories, $120, 951-0506. PRE LL YARD SALE Hideabed $250, 3-piece sectional $350, Entctr $250, Oak rolltop desk $150, antique Oak buffet $200, antique 3-drawer w/mirror $150, Kenmore washer/dryer set $250, GE stove $100, wide 2-drawer file cabinet $50. Call 924-8380. RCA 26” color TV. Good picture and color. $50, 509990-5792.
REAL ESTATE 208 S. NEYLAND #52 MFH IN Sandy Beach! Awesome 3-bd/2-ba MFH in the coveted 55+ community. Gfa/ cac, all updated. Huge master suite w/ private deck. Nice landscaping with a water feature. Secondary lot with awesome views of the lake. Beach access and use of boat slip. $119,500. Open house Sunday, June 12th From 1-3. Tyler, 509- 220-3059.
RECREATION GYM QUALITY ELLIPTICAL Precor EFX 5.21i. with HR monitor for sale. Rarely used, excellent cond. Pd $3600 new, will sacrifice for $2000 OBO. Serious inquiries only please, 475-8210. New and used street legal golf carts, only at Odyssey Sports. Used gas and electric carts starting at $995, Hayden ID, 208-762-4662.
SERVICES
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A-1 WHITE DUSTER Housecleaning, give yourself a treat and have your house cleaned. Reliable, trustworthy and reasonable rates. Weekly and bi-weekly. Please call Jamie at 509-892-3594 or cell 208-661-5535.
EYELASH EXTENSIONS $75 NO MORE MASCARA!! Eyelash Extensions are individually placed on each individual eyelash. Extensions last 3-4 weeks before fill. Done by a Licensed Esthetician. Lashes by Stephanie, 509-342-8199.
FIT FOR ALL Get fit for summer! Circuit, TRX, Bootcamp, Dance/Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Nutrition. Individual, partner & group training. Private studio, home, or on-site. Specials! Contact Pam, 953-7501, www.chalpinfitness.com. Grass fed beef. Locally raised. Order 1/2 beef or whole beef for November delivery, 509-220-3902, johnsonranchcattle@gmail.com. Hardworking 17 year old wants to provide you with excellent lawn care service. References available. Call 844-6391.
HEINZ PAINTING & HANDYMAN BBB accredited, hardworking, honest, on time, and quality work. Dave Heinz, 509-953-8093. Schedule your free estimate today! Licensed, bonded & insured, Heinzph924bw. HOUSECLEANING Two weekly slots available, reliable and reasonably priced. Call now for your estimate, 509-216-2463!
LAWN CARE ORGANIC MICRO-CUT. Why settle for the “cheapest in town” when for a competitive price you can have the best in town! Call CJ at Organic Micro-cut for your free quote today! 509-863-8894.
LAWNMOWER REPAIR Joel’s Lawnmower Repair repairing both riding and walk-behind lawnmowers, garden tillers and most power equipment. Pickup and delivery available. Factory Trained Technician. Licensed and insured. Call 924-5396. M-F 10-6, Sat 9-12, closed Sundays.
LIBERTY LAWN & LANDSCAPE Providing complete custom landscape service. Property cleanup, tree & hedge service. Residential yards start at $30 for mow, blow & trim edge. 509-226-1352, www.vizzini.com.
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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).
Max Ralph, hard working high school student, back again to take care of your lawncare needs. Also good at landscaping and grunt work. Reasonable pricing, 509-496-6373.
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HELP WANTED ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: Peridot Publishing LLC, publishers of The Splash and several other community publications, is currently hiring a full-time account executive to help grow our sales team. Media sales experience preferred. Business knowledge and marketing savvy a plus. Genuine care for local small businesses a must. Interested? E-mail resume to josh@ libertylakesplash.com for more information. No phone calls, please.
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Amaculate Housekeeping 4 Avista 9 Bestway Lawn & Tree Care 8 Cabela’s Insert Callahan & Associates Chtd. 7 Calvary Chapel Christian School 8 Carver Farms 2 Chevron 11 City of Liberty Lake - Trailhead adult 11 Copper Basin Construction 11 Crown Media & Printing 6 Domino’s Pizza 3 Family Medicine LL/Medicine Man Pharmacy 7
Flex Ability Fitness, Tracy Carter 9 Good Samaritan Society Spokane Valley 13 Highlands Golf Course 4 Inland Empire Utility Coordinating Council 11 Karen Does My Hair 2 KiDDS Dental 7 Liberty Lake Church 10 Liberty Lake EyeCare Center 3 Liberty Lake Family & Sports Medicine 2 Liberty Lake Golf Course 9 Liberty Lake Orthodontics 3 NIC Foundation 13 Northern Quest Resort & Casino 28
R’n R RV 6 RetroMaids 11 Sayre and Sayre 15 Simonds Dental Group 3 Sleep City 2 Spokane County Carpet Cleaning 6 Spokane Internal Medicine 8 Spokane Valley Cosmetic Laser Center 15 Stepping Stone Christian School & Childcare 13 Sterling Savings Bank 28 Therapeutic Moon Massage 9 Valley Hospital & Medical Center 5
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PACIFIC LAWN MAINTENANCE Full Service Professional weekly / bi-weekly lawn care with rates starting at $20 weekly. Serving the Liberty Lake area for over ten years. Guaranteed lowest prices in town. Will meet or beat any competitors written bid. Free estimates and free first mow with summer commitment. Pacific Lawn Maintenance, 509-218-1775.
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
INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL Exchange Representative: Earn supplemental income placing and supervising high school exchange students. Volunteer host families also needed. Promote world peace! 1-866-GOAFICE or www.afice.org. TRUCK DRIVERS - Reefer Team Lessee. Average $1.12/
Sign up now for kids/teens summer workshops at The Art Chalet. Over 50 to choose from: Ages (5+ to teens and adults)) in: watercolor, oils, pastels, chalks, acrylics, etc. ($28 each). Call 255-9600 or go to: www. theartchalet.com. Summer Learning Camp: Studies and teachers state that summer learning loss is a problem. Don’t let your child fall behind this summer. Credentialed teachers offering individual or small group classes. For more information email Summerskills1234@yahoo.com. SWIMMING LESSONS from a certified teacher just 5 minutes outside of Liberty Lake. $55 per child per two week session, Monday-Thursday for 45 minutes each day with sessions starting every two weeks starting June 20. Call 509-688-4942 for more information.
WINDOW WASHING Pristine “clearly the best”. Window washing specializing in residential, commercial and new construction. Free estimates, guaranteed best prices, fully insured and licensed. Your Liberty Lake neighbor. Call 710-5196.
ZUMBA BOOTCAMP KIDFIT Summer’s almost here! New earlier classes! Zumba, Bootcamp, Personal Training, Nutrition Coaching & Kidfit Classes @ the HUB Sports Center. Visit www.fitnessbyemily.com or call Emily, 499-9906.
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.
EDUCATION
ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, Business, Paralegal, Accounting, Criminal Justice. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 866-483-4429, www.CenturaOnline.com.
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