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Putting faith to work Robertson at helm of Christian Service Team

By Craig Howard

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Chances are, if there is a community cause worthy of support, Ian Robertson will be in the vicinity.

The native of Scotland served as pastor at Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene from 1999 to 2007 and was integral in the success of programs like Upward Basketball for youth.

He also rallied interest in a shuttered community gym known as Sports USA, helping to transform the facility into the HUB Sports Center, now one of the region’s most popular athletic and civic venues.

Robertson also distinguished himself on the city of Spokane Valley’s planning commission and City Council and as a board member with PACE (Partners Advancing Character Education). In his spare time, he has been active in Kiwanis and Lions clubs and represented the

A Cup of Joe faith community on the Spokane County Sheriff ’s Office Citizens Advisory Council.

The son of a pastor, Robertson came to the U.S. from Great Britain in 1958 to study at Nazarene Theological College in Kansas City. He arrived in America with $50 in his pocket but soon found work and later spent time as host of a Christian radio station he helped bring to the airwaves.

The transition across the ocean was a minor hurdle compared to the challenges Robertson and his family endured while living in London during the German bombings of World War II. Airraid shelters were common in ev-

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Former Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene Pastor Ian Robertson is the catalyst for a new local group called the Christian Service Team.

The idea for a faithbased community organization sprang from a conference last year at Whitworth University that included representation from 80 churches across the area.

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ery neighborhood. Looking back, Robertson recalls faith sustaining his family and others in London during a time of worldwide uncertainty.

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Ian and Valerie celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in June. They have two sons and three grandchildren.

Over the years, Robertson has earned acclaim for his altruistic efforts in the community. In 2007, he was recognized with the Community Caring Award by the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce. A year later, the chamber honored him as Citizen of the Year.

Robertson’s latest vehicle of change involves a group called the Christian Service Team. The organization has its roots in a one-day summit held last September at Whitworth University that included representation from 80 area churches. Robertson serves as CEO of the CST, which recently finalized its board of directors and met for the first time on June 3.

Robertson says all faith groups and denominations — Christian or otherwise — are welcome in

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the CST. He is also reaching out to representatives from the public and nonprofit sectors. He says the effort will emphasize several areas, starting with support for at-risk youth. Neighborhood safety and emergency preparedness, homelessness, housing, wellness and health inequities also make the list.

Finally, Robertson says the CST’s agenda will be guided by two prevailing questions — “What breaks God’s heart in Spokane County and what brings joy to God’s heart in Spokane County?”

Q.

You spent many years as pastor of Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene. What did you learn about the Valley and the people who live here from that experience?

A.

People here like to do things in a big way like Bloomsday and Hoopfest. People love sports, so Upward Basketball was a natural, intended as a sporting event for those who were never likely to be professional athletes. When Upward outgrew our facilities, it was great to see so many other churches working together to provide for young people. I also learned that church members were generous. They raised an extra $1 million in one year to make the new facility at 20th and Sullivan a reality. That took some sacrifice, but people were willing. Average attendance went from 450 to 980 in a few years.

I also learned that culture trumps vision. It took time to convince some members that next year is not 1957. The message never changed, but sometimes methods need to be updated.

Q: How would you characterize the level of collaboration among churches in the greater Spokane area?

A: Much better today than in the past.

More about deeds not creeds, what churches do, not what they believe. But (there are) still some who draw circles that keep some people out. There used to run an ultra-fundamentalist attitude — you have to believe everything I believe or I won’t work with you. They forget that there are no denominations in heaven, no private silos for those who won’t work with others.

We are seeing a new reformation today in Christian circles. It’s about deeds, not creeds. It’s about what a church does, not what it believes. So today, Spokane County’s Christian Service Team has churches working together for the common good.

One project involved evangelicals (Moody Bible Institute students), Catholics (Gonzaga) and Mormons (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). More than that, churches are working better with our cities, school districts, businesses, chambers of commerce. Projects like PACE emphasize the importance of good character development in our community.

Q: Much of your life has been spent serving the less fortunate, working to give them an opportunity for a better life. Where did that begin and why do you continue to dedicate yourself to that cause?

A: Perhaps I learned it from my parents.

During World War II, we lived on the eastside of London. One night, I remember seeing six Spitfire fighters shoot down six V-1 rockets overhead. I remember thousands of GI’s coming through our village on their way to liberate France and Europe from Hitler. My mother organized that village to provide hot tea and other refreshments for those Americans who came to the rescue. Even as a boy, I knew what it was like to live without hope. America has been good to me since I arrived here in 1958 with just $50 in my pocket. I want to help the disadvantaged and those without hope to find new purpose in life through a God who loves them and other people who care.

Q: You were integral in rallying community support for the Valley HUB (now HUB Sports Center) after it was closed for a time. The facility now seems as stable and successful as ever. What do you think made the difference in this venue finally gaining traction?

A: It’s who made the difference — Max Spalding and people like him who have invested socially to build a better community.

I was elated when Max received the Citizen of the Year award from the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce. Actually, I had open heart surgery the same month we opened the HUB office, originally at Mirabeau Park Hotel. Their general manager, Lee Cameron, is another person who invests socially. I chose the name HUB to stand for “Home of Upward Basketball,” but that organization didn’t come through.

So, it’s just the HUB Sports Center.

Q: You were a catalyst for another program called "Change for the Better" that sprang out of the city of Spokane Valley addressing the panhandling situation in municipal limits. What sort of impact do you think this program had?

A: That was really about safety on the streets. Stepping out into traffic is a hazard. If someone needs emergency help in Spokane Valley, people need to know we have Spokane Valley Partners available.

Basic necessities are available: food, shelter, clothing, transportation, getting someone to a job interview — not funding a trip to California — and healthcare. Too much of what churches and others do is toxic charity, making people more dependent.

There are 1,400 nonprofit agencies in Spokane County all trying to help the disadvantaged. Our iron rule is, “Never, never do for others what they can do for themselves.” I am absolutely amazed at how much churches and church-related organizations are already doing in Spokane County. By the way, national and local statistics bear this out. Most panhandlers are

not homeless and most homeless people do not panhandle. Never, never give money on the streets — 80 percent will go for drugs, alcohol and tobacco. And the more free food they can get, the more money they have for drugs.

Q: Speaking of the city, you served for a while on the Spokane Valley City Council. Did you enjoy your time as part of the governing board?

A: I wanted to help. I let my name be considered because four council members encouraged me. But that was not my purpose in life. I used to think, “What am I doing here?” Today, I am doing much more for our community sharing the good news about our Lord and Savior and bringing churches together to work for the common good.

Q: Tell us about the origins of the Christian Service Team and some of the goals of the group.

A: (Spokane County) Sheriff Ozzie (Knezovich) challenged me to call a faithbased summit, choose three or four major concerns in our county and see what can happen if faith-based groups actually worked together for the common good.

CST is committed to making a difference in four areas: (a) quality of life for at-risk youth and working with our schools; (b) neighborhood safety, security and emergency preparedness, supporting Neighborhood and Block Watch; (c) homelessness, housing and economic development, working with cities, businesses and social agencies; and (d) wellness and health inequities, developing a healthy lifestyle for all.

But it’s not about what we are doing, but what others do in response.

When I was pastor downtown at Central United Methodist, the biggest concern was, to quote Bruce Lipton in a TED Talk, “Get out of an environment that is making you sick.” We just needed to get people out of an environment of drugs, prostitution, gangs, violence, but only if they want a change of lifestyle from survival mode to success, taking responsibility for their future and significance, helping others. We can help these people work toward state certificates in a variety of skills like welding, CNC machining, metal fabrication, plumbing, etc., where living wage jobs are available now in the Northwest. They will learn farming and ranching by developing, operating and selling fresh produce, fruit and fish. And they will start building their own tiny house like they are doing today in Olympia, Portland and other places around the world. These people will have the opportunity to own their own one- or twobedroom tiny house. We have people purchasing kits for these homes. If they keep their job for three years, follow through on the rules — no violence, no threats of violence, and no drugs or alcohol — the house will turn over to them, debt-free. No mortgage. Owning an asset. The American Dream. This is how the faith community continues to make a difference.

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In case you missed it CVSD approves administrators The Central Valley School Board of Directors recently approved the selection of several new administrators to fill leadership roles in CV schools during the 2014-2015 school year. The changes are as follows: • Sherry Clark, CVSD Student Services Coordinator • Lindsay Ehlers, Greenacres Elementary principal • Jason Francek, Horizon Middle School assistant principal • Keven Frandsen, University High School interim principal; Kerri Ames and Brandon Deyarmin, U-Hi assistant principals • Randey Thompson, Central Valley High School interim assistant principal • Ty Larsen, Bowdish Middle School principal • Josh Wolcott, University Elementary principal According to a press release, the leaders are a mix of local and new talent that will join a strong SVSD administrative team.

For more details, go to www.cvsd.org.

New library trustee appointed Kristin Thompson was recently appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to the Spokane County Library District’s (SCLD) Board of Trustees. Thompson will fill the remainder of a term due to the resignation of Sean Morrow, whose term expires December 2017.

An experienced attorney with a background in estate planning and civil litigation, Thompson currently works as a trust officer for U.S. Bank and leads a team of individuals committed to the betterment of the lives of their disabled clients. She also is an active member with Rotary, Upward Sports and the Spokane Guild School.

"I have loved the library since I was a small child. I hope to help ensure the library stays relevant and serves those who wish to utilize the wonderful opportunities and services the library system provides," Thompson said in a release.

County welcomes input Spokane County citizens are invited by the Community Services, Housing, and Community Development Department to complete three surveys by the end of July. The results will be tabulated and used in the consolidated planning process, which outlines how millions of dollars in state and federal grants will be allocated over the next five years.

Each survey takes approximately five minutes to complete. They are available at www.spokanecounty.org/CommunitySVCS/HCD/content.aspx?c=2277. Residents can also call 477-2588, email tlandsiedel@ spokanecounty.org or stop by a SCLD library branch to obtain a survey.

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Primary ballot features three Valley Republicans in 4th District runoff

By Craig Howard

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Back on Jan. 8, the Spokane County Commissioners appointed Leonard Christian to replace Larry Crouse as a 4th District delegate to the state House of Representatives.

Christian was selected over fellow Republicans Diana Wilhite and Bob McCaslin Jr. and promptly reported to Olympia on Jan. 13.

Next month, another vote will take place featuring the same trio of candidates — only this time, the ballots will be cast from a wider swath of voters.

The Aug. 5 primary election will narrow the race down to two candidates going into November’s general election. In another battle of Republicans this fall, incumbent Rep. Matt Shea will face challenger Josh Arritola for the 4th District’s position 2 bid. The 4th District encompasses Spokane Valley, Millwood, Liberty Lake, Mead, Colbert, Elk, Chattaroy and northeast Spokane County.

Christian brought experience in local Republican circles to the process of replacing Crouse, a legislative fixture for 19 years. He served as a precinct committee officer and district leader and even ran for Spokane County auditor in 2010, losing to incumbent Vicky Dalton.

An Air Force veteran of over 20 years, Christian went on to establish a career in real estate. He graduated from Ferris High School in 1984 and, last December, earned a masters degree in business administration.

McCaslin Jr. has called Spokane Valley home for 42 years and served as a teacher for 30 of them. His father, Bob Sr., spent 30 years in the state Senate and served briefly on the Spokane Valley City Council before passing away in 2011 at the age of 84.

In addition to his career in education, McCaslin Jr. brings a varied resume that includes experience as a waiter, mechanic, bicycle salesman and furniture hauler. He is currently serving on the Spokane Valley Planning Commission and has volunteered with Spokane County Juvenile Court through the Union Gospel Mission for the past nine years.

Wilhite was elected as one of the original members of the Spokane Valley City Council in 2002 and served on the governing board until 2009. She was mayor from 2005 to 2007.

A graduate of the University of Maryland with a degree in history, Wilhite owned Safeguard Northwest Printing and Promotional Products with her husband, Rick, for more than three decades. She has participated in a wide variety of groups, including the

Spokane Regional Transportation Council, National League of Cities and Association of Washington Cities. The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce named Wilhite Citizen of the Year in 2007 and Volunteer of the Year in 2011.

The Current caught up with Christian, McCaslin Jr. and Wilhite recently on the campaign trail to inquire about their platforms, perspectives and priorities leading up to the primary.

Q. A.

Tell us about your campaign strategy leading up to the vote in August.

Christian: My campaign strategy is simply to meet every person I possibly can that lives in the 4th District. I plan to attend every event I can find and stop to listen to what is important to the people I represent. How can anyone represent the people if they do not talk to them? I encourage everyone to reach out to me and let me know what is important to you.

McCaslin Jr.: My campaign strategy is first, to meet as many citizens of the 4th District as I can going door to door and represent myself accurately so they can make an informed decision. Second, I will be reminding voters that I am the only candidate in this race who is endorsed by our two 4th District elected legislators, Mike Padden and Matt Shea. I am honored that they would want me to work with them. We already have a good working relationship, which will serve people in our district well.

Wilhite: The best campaign strategy is talking with the citizens to determine what they feel are the most pressing issues facing them that are impacted by state legislation.

Q: What do you think are some of the most important issues facing residents of the 4th District?

A: Christian: The No. 1 item that will face the legislature this year is the McCleary decision where the state Supreme Court is demanding we find another $1.2 billion to fund basic education. The governor has already swept every fund possible, and the state has already maxed out its credit card.

Next would be transportation. I believe the current progress of the North-South Freeway is an embarrassment to our community that is costing the local taxpayers millions in local road repairs. It's time for the Eastern Washington legislators to cross party lines, lock arms together and demand transportation reforms and a higher priority for projects on this side of the mountains. Next is growing and keeping jobs in Washington. Labor and Industry is out of control in their insurance premiums and

regulation enforcement that hands out fines to businesses over 80 percent of the time when they perform an audit. We must make Washington the most business-friendly state in the nation so companies want to locate here and grow our economy.

McCaslin Jr.: The reforming of the transportation budget, reducing taxes and stopping the over-regulation of businesses CHRISTIAN by the state. Also, finding a smart way to fund public education as a result of the McCleary decision by the state Supreme Court.

Wilhite: Residents of the 4th District are concerned about state spending and do not want to see tax MCCASLIN JR. increases. The educational funding issue needs to be resolved while establishing educational standards that promote American ideals. And the public wants the legislators to use common sense and fairness when looking at new WILHITE legislation.

Q: What sort of skills, leadership qualities and principles would you bring to this office?

A: Christian: In the Air Force, I learned we all must all come together to accomplish the mission. The values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do were instilled into my life during my 20 years of service. I view my job as a legislator as a continuation of my mission to serve my community, and I will use my military, business and Biblical foundation to guide my decisions.

McCaslin Jr.: I know my best qualities are my integrity, honesty and my people skills.

The most important skill I will bring is the ability to work with people and treat them with respect despite differences we may have about the role of government in our lives. I have strong constitutional convictions. My 30 years as an educator have given me lots of experience bringing parents together for the good of their children, and I know I can bring that experience to Olympia to work for the good of the citizens of the 4th District. Finally, the most important

principle I believe in is adhering to the state Constitution. I promise to follow the Constitution in all of my dealings as a legislator.

Wilhite: Listening skills and the ability to work effectively with others to get things done while preserving the values on which this nation was founded are the qualities I would bring to the legislature. As a business owner for over 30 years, I know the value of a dollar and how important it is to spend those dollars wisely. The legislature needs to retool and recalculate the priorities of what are the basic essential services as required under the state constitution.

Q: What are you hearing from constituents as you are out on the campaign trail?

A: Christian: One would think the typical “Why are you running,” would be the most asked question, but it is not. With three Republicans in the race, by far the number one question is, “When is the debate?” Voters want a chance to compare the three of us side by side. I know that I am ready and I have asked several organizations to help make it happen. Sorry to say, no firm answer yet.

McCaslin Jr.: Although I have only been involved in local politics for a few years, I have received an overwhelmingly positive response from people here in Spokane.

I won’t deny that my name recognition helps, but I have had real positive feedback from voters. The response from our Republican Precinct Committee Officers here has been very encouraging, too. I won the vote for being appointed to this office by a two-thirds majority on the first ballot. Why am I not the incumbent right now? I was the only candidate who, when interviewed by the County Commissioners, made it clear that I wouldn’t vote for an increase in the gas tax. You can make your own conclusions about that.

Wilhite: People have told me that they don't want taxes raised; they would like the government to balance their budget just like we do in our household. Many of the people I have talked with expressed frustration over education issues. They want to make sure that our youth are learning about America and the history of our country. The citizens want their personal property rights preserved, and they want legislators to use common sense when looking at new legislation. People are just tired of the bickering going on in the legislative process and want to see results. I will do my very best to bring about change in the legislature to address these issues.

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Ron Bullock of Spokane enjoys the fishing last month at the Liberty Lake boat launch. The public access location is operated by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.

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The lakes of Liberty, Newman and Hauser offer summer playgrounds only a short drive from Spokane Valley. Decades ago, residents traveled there by train, and multiple resorts thrived with names like Sandy Beach, Sig’s and Honeymoon Bay. Families flocked to picnic and swim or stay for vacations in cabins. Hauser also drew early visitors, some who settled there in pioneer times.

Today, these three backyard lakes still lure guests as they have since the early 1900s to swim, boat and fish.

Others feel drawn by the beauty of water and shoreline, welcoming them to rest, cool off and picnic.

Liberty Lake This gem sits the closest to Spokane Valley within about a 5-mile hop or less on Interstate 90. It’s named for pioneer Stephen Liberty, who homesteaded there in 1871.

With a total lake acreage of 706, Liberty has a mean depth of 23 feet and maximum depths at around 30 feet.

This lake enclosed on three sides by small mountain ranges has long been a summer destination. In 1910, the electric train started making regular stops at Liberty Lake, bringing thousands to “Spokane’s Inland Seashore.”

Today, people drive there to splash and play at the Liberty Lake Regional Park, 3707

S. Zephyr Road, or launch their boats at the public access site operated by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.

The boat launch is located at the end of Third Street off of South Molter Road. Fish & Wildlife touts Liberty Lake’s best catches as largemouth and smallmouth bass, brown bullhead and yellow perch.

Washington residents who bought a fishing or hunting license also received a vehicle access pass that’s good for parking at the Fish & Wildlife’s public access sites.

“If you don’t have a license and are accessing for boating or birding, then you have to buy the Discover Pass,” said Madonna Luers, an agency spokeswoman. More information is available at discoverpass.wa.gov.

Other summer playtime options are found at the county-operated regional park, on the southeast side of the lake. Between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., the entry fee for the park is $2 per person over the age of 6.

The park has nearly 3,000 acres, a small beach, wetlands, mountain hiking trails and a campground. At the sandy beach, lifeguards are on duty 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May to September, weather permitting.

New this year is the option to rent and take lessons on standup paddleboards. Center Fin Standup Paddleboards is a private business under contract with the county to set up on Friday evenings and weekends at the beach this summer.

Center Fin owner Chris Cindric said the business will offer lessons, rentals and tours

to get people outfitted and on the water Fridays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

“On Fridays, we offer what we call a twilight lesson and tour from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.,” Cindric said. “It’s $55 per person and includes a one-hour lesson followed by a group tour paddle around the lake. We talk about lake and historical aspects. Then we offer a cheese tray and nonalcoholic beverage after we come back.”

Cindric said people learn to use standup paddleboards fairly quickly.

“The board serves as a platform you can sit on, kneel on or stand on,” he said. “You can rest on it or lay on it. There’s also a great fitness component.”

On Saturday and Sunday mornings, Center Fin will offer a 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. $45 session that includes a one-hour lesson followed by one-hour rental time when people can paddle around on their own. Following that time, the business has 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. rentals available at full-day, half-day and hourly rates. More information is available at www.centerfinsup.com, or call 270-7588 for details.

For other recreation, the park has a sandy volleyball court in the beach area, picnic tables and a play set for children. People also can explore 8-plus miles of hiking trails to find large cedar groves, a waterfall and old cabin.

“We do see people regularly bring kayaks and canoes and use our beach to launch,”

said Chris Hoppe, county recreation program manager.

“We don’t allow any glass, dogs or alcohol on the sandy beach itself,” he added. “In the grass park area just off the beach, you’re allowed to have those. People can bring picnic food, though, on the beach. We love for people to make it an all-day experience there. We see lots of families.”

Camping fans also have a new option this year. The county has built two lakeview cabins in the park available to rent at $45 per four people a night starting July 1, with reservations taken online at the county’s parks and recreation website. By next year, the county plans to build two additional cabins.

Each structure measures 12 feet on each side and has four bunk beds and a fold-out table. People bring their own bedding and food. Electricity is available inside and outside the cabin, and running water is outside the cabin. Each cabin also has a covered porch and a small campfire pit in the ground about 10 feet from the front. Some weekends are already booked.

The campground site has 17 RV sites and nine regular tent campsites. One additional campsite is available for a large group of about 12 people. Though some weekends are already booked, people can find out about rates and register for available times on the county’s online reservation system at www.spokanecounty.org/parks/.

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Newman Lake Resort & Marina offers boat and canoe rentals, a boat launch, a restaurant and small retail store. Visitors can fish off the end of the dock for a $5 day use fee, as Reggie Anderson, right, and his sons Nico, 17, and Tarik, 13, enjoyed doing last month.

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Newman Lake Newman Lake, nestled about 12 miles northeast near the Idaho border, got its name after William Newman, who settled on the southern portion of the lake around 1860. Excursion trains from Spokane used to run to Moab Junction, at present day Starr and Trent roads, where buses and stages took travelers three miles to the lake.

Multiple resorts once operated around Newman Lake.

Newman Lake has a surface area of 1,400 acres and about 9 miles of shoreline. Fish & Wildlife reports this lake has largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, perch, catfish, plus an occasional eastern brook trout. In addition, Newman has been stocked with tiger muskies, the agency said.

The public boat launch is located about four miles north from of the intersection of Trent and Starr roads.

Another public spot on the lake is the Newman Lake Resort & Marina, located at 12515 N.E. Newman Lake. The resort charges a $5 day-use fee for its dock, and fishing is allowed off the end. The resort also has a boat launch and rents paddleboats and canoes for $7 an hour, and also has some small boats available.

Dave Thompson, who works there as part of the family-owned resort, said the busi-

ness will continue to hold monthly band concerts open to the public for a $5 entry fee. All veterans and retired military can use the facility free for boat launch and day use, Thompson said. More information about the resort’s services and rates is available on a Facebook page for the business or at its website, newmanlakeresortmarina.com.

The resort also offers a restaurant featuring gourmet pizzas and sandwiches, and it has a small retail store.

“We have a little beach area,” Thompson said. “Most people go swimming and jumping off the docks.”

On the west side of Newman, Sutton Bay Resort also continues a long legacy of offering public access and services. Manager

WHAT ABOUT SHELLEY LAKE? One other small body of water in Spokane Valley — Shelley Lake — is a private recreational spot for residents of the 248home gated community and their guests, but it also has a long history tied to the nearby Saltese area.

This lake was named for John Francis Shelley, who homesteaded there in 1881.

The 640-acre parcel of land, including the lake and surrounding area, was given to a

Wayne Smith said the resort located 12016 N. Sutton Bay Road is open seven days a week until 8 p.m., and the entry fee for day use remains at $10 per car.

“That’s per car, not per person,” Smith said. “With that, you get swimming, fishing, hiking, tenting and bicycling.”

The resort has several docks for fishing and moorage. The swimming area is about 100 feet wide, and people must sign waivers that they’re responsible for their children.

The resort also rents paddle boats for $5 an hour, and row boats are available.

Sutton Bay’s season runs until Oct. 15, and the resort also holds some special events such as a Fourth of July band concert, Smith said. For more information, call 226-3660.

Shelley family member in payment for Civil War service.

The homes of the first addition of the Shelley Lake Estates development were built in the late 1990s, followed by subsequent phases. A central feature of the gated community is the natural Shelley Lake itself with a surface area of about 21 acres, fed

by Saltese Creek and underground springs.

The lake is surrounded by a pedestrian trail.

Shelley Lake residents and their guests can use the lake for boating and fishing, if boats are registered and aren’t gas-powered.

Hauser Lake Hauser Lake wasn’t always called Hauser, and old maps show it had three other names: Mud, Mudd and Sucker Lake. The official name came sometime after the gold and silver strikes in North Idaho. Daniel Corbin, at the request of his good friend and governor of Montana Territory, Samuel T. Hauser, came to north Idaho to look into the possibility of building a railroad into the Coeur d'Alene mining district.

It is believed that Hauser Junction was named at the time the branch was completed by Corbin in honor of Hauser.

This body of water with a surface of 625 acres is just a skip over the Idaho state line, around five miles due east of Newman Lake.

A Kootenai County-managed public boat launch, swimming beach and picnic area is located on the south side of the lake at 10702 N. Faye Place. For boats registered outside of Idaho, the daily launch fee is $8 per vehicle. The site has fee envelopes and a drop box for payment at the site, or annual passes can be purchased online from Kootenai County. However, there’s no charge for people who park vehicles at Hauser to play on the swimming beach or launch a canoe, as long as they don’t park in the “vehicle with trailer only” spaces.

The site also has sheltered areas offering grills and picnic tables, modular playground equipment, a basketball court, large open playfield and restroom. However, no electricity is available. Alcohol is prohibited.

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Listed below are some of the kids summer programs offered at SCLD Valley branches. For a complete list, go to www.scld. org/summerreading.

By Tammy Kimberley

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School is out, the sun is up and summer is officially in swing! The Valley area offers many ways for kids to beat the heat and enjoy the long days of the season. If you want ideas to avoid becoming a couch potato, read on.

BUILD IT: LEGOS Argonne, July 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Otis Orchards, July 3, 2 to 6 p.m.

BE ACTIVE.

BUILD IT: STRAWS, BLOCKS, PLANKS, AND MORE Spokane Valley, July 1, 2 to 8 p.m.

Whether you enjoy swimming or hiking, playing soccer or volleyball, the goal is to get outdoors and get moving! Grab some family members and run, skate or walk along the Centennial Trail. Participate in the YMCA Hoops 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the Spokane Valley Mall (July 19-20), the Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration at Mirabeau Meadows Park (July 27), the YMCA kids triathlon (Aug. 10) or the Millwood Daze 5K race and activities (Aug. 23). Check out the various sports camps and group lessons offered by the city of Spokane Valley, HUB Sports Center and Valley YMCA.

READ A BOOK. Kids are invited to unleash their inner scientist during the “Fizz, Boom, Read!” summer reading program offered by the Spokane County Library District. A wide variety of events — including experiments, shows and hands-on activities — will be on tap at SCLD branches (see sidebar). The libraries will also have books available for checkout that go along with the topics covered.

GO ON AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE. Explore what the area has to offer, whether it’s the wildflowers at Dishman Hills Natural Area or the springs and meadows at Mirabeau Point Park. Liberty Lake Regional Park also offers miles of hiking trails with the chance to see beavers in action or play in the waterfalls. If you don’t mind doing a little work while you’re outdoors, head out

FIZZ, BOOM, READ MAGIC SHOW Argonne, July 8, 10 a.m.

Spokane Valley, July 8, 2 and 7 p.m.

Otis Orchards, July 10, 2:30 p.m.

MOBIUS SCIENCE SPECTACULAR Argonne, July 15, 10 a.m.

Spokane Valley, July 15, 2 and 7 p.m.

Otis Orchards, July 17, 2:30 p.m.

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Kids play in the splash pads at Liberty Lake's Pavillion Park. There are a variety of parks throughout the Valley area with water features that can help kids cool down on hot summer days. to Carver Farms in Newman Lake to pick strawberries, sweet corn or a variety of other fruits and vegetables. The reward for your labor will be some tasty treats!

features. For those who prefer a more natural water setting, ask an adult to go play in one of the area lakes or the Spokane River.

PLAY IN THE WATER.

There’s no better end to a summer day than to snuggle under a blanket with family and catch an outdoor flick. The Spokane Valley Parks and Rec Department is putting on two free Friday summer outdoor movies in Mirabeau Meadows Park. A showing of “Despicable Me 2” will be offered at 8:50 p.m. July 25, while “Frozen” will be shown at 8:10 p.m. Aug. 22. The Friends of Pavillion Park also hosts a summer movie series in Liberty Lake parks; go to www.pavillionpark.org for a complete listing.

When the temperature is rising and you need to cool off, Discovery Playground, Greenacres Park and Milwood City Park all provide free water fun with splash pads.

The city of Spokane Valley has three outdoor pools — Park Road, Terrace View and Valley Mission — that are open throughout the summer and only charge $1 to get in.

SplashDown Family Waterpark is also a local favorite featuring waterslides and play

WATCH A LATE-NIGHT MOVIE.

DISCOVERING DINOSAURS Argonne, July 22, 10 a.m.

Spokane Valley, July 22, 2 and 7 p.m.

Otis Orchards, July 24, 2:30pm BREAKING THE SOUND BARRIER Argonne, July 29, 10 a.m.

Spokane Valley, July 29, 2 and 7 p.m.

Otis Orchards, July 31, 2:30 p.m.

SPOKANE TAIKO DRUMMERS Argonne, Aug. 5, 10 a.m.

Spokane Valley, Aug. 5, 2 and 7 p.m.

Otis Orchards, Aug. 7, 2:30 p.m.

FRANKENTOYS Argonne, July 21, 3 to 7 p.m.

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How to make ice cream in a bag

Submissions can be scanned and emailed to tammy@valleycurrent.com or delivered to the office, 23403 E. Mission Ave., Ste. 102 in Liberty Lake by July 15.

City you live in Parent’s name

Name

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Interested in scoring some free ice cream? Enter the Wave’s summer contest simply by using your creative talent to decorate this page. Our judges will select the most deliciouslooking creation and award one lucky kid a $10 gift card to his or her favorite ice cream place. Don’t delay — the deadline to enter is July 15!

The Rules: This contest is for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade who live or attend school in the Valley area. The winning entry will be featured in the next issue of The Current. Only one entry per person, please.

If you’re looking for something that’s part science experiment, part dessert and a whole lot of cool fun, consider making your own homemade ice cream! In honor of national ice cream month in July, do some research to discover how the salt interacts with the ice to cause the mixture to freeze and how the motion of shaking the bag breaks up large ice crystals to create smooth ice cream. And if you’re feeling really adventurous, look for ways to customize the flavor of your concoction by adding bits of fruit, crushed cookies or small candy pieces.

This kid-friendly recipe for vanilla ice cream makes about eight half-cup servings. So grab an adult and some friends and get mixing!

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 cups half-and-half cream ½ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 bag crushed ice 4 cups coarse salt Pint-size resealable plastic freezer bags Gallon-size resealable plastic freezer bags Gloves or towels DIRECTIONS:

① Stir the whipping cream, half-and-half,

sugar and vanilla in a large measuring bowl until sugar has dissolved.

Pour half of mixture into pint-size bag and seal carefully. Please the sealed bag into a second pint-size bag, being sure to squeeze out any extra air; seal carefully.

Fill gallon-size bag with ice about halfway and add ½ cup coarse salt. Place a small bag into the larger one, squeeze out air and seal large bag.

Protect your hands from the cold with gloves or towels, and then shake and massage the bag for about five minutes or until mixture thickens. Add more salt and ice to the outer bag if ice cream hasn’t formed after 10 minutes of motion.

Be sure to remove the outer pint-size bag before you open the inner bag so you don’t get any of the salty ice on your ice cream!

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Sporting his signature brown leather hat, Pat Dockrey is recognized throughout the Spokane community for his community service. Even now in his retirement, Dockrey isn’t slowing down.

“I like being involved,” Dockrey said. “I didn’t know how much I would enjoy it until I got started.”

Dockrey’s commitment and passion to help others — especially children — is impacting countless lives in the community.

“Pat is an advocate for youth,” Barker High School Principal Kerri Ames said. “He is passionate and action oriented. There is nothing Pat won’t do for students, especially disadvantaged students.”

The spark igniting Dockrey’s passion for service occurred 14 years ago. At that time, he joined the Liberty Lake Kiwanis Club as it was just forming.

“I was a reluctant member for several years,” said Dockrey, who is one of only three charter members left in the organization. “Then I found out I really did like doing it.”

As a Kiwanis member, Dockrey’s championed numerous projects, including a skatepark built in 2009 at Pavillion Park in Liberty Lake.

The night Liberty Lake City Council was casting the final vote on the skate park, Dockrey enlisted the help of more than 40 kids with their skateboards to fill Council

Learn more about volunteering your time or donating resources by contacting the organizations below.

Liberty Lake Kiwanis Club The club meets 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. For more: www.libertylakekiwanis.org or 850-0845 Food for Thought All money raised is used exclusively for the Adopt a Student Food for Thought program, administered by Spokane Valley Partners. There are two ways to become part of the program: CURRENT PHOTO BY VALERIE PUTNAM

Whether it’s serving concessions with the Liberty Lake Kiwanis or preparing food backpacks for Central Valley kids, Pat Dockrey can often be found working tirelessly to serve children and youth in the community. chambers in support of the issue.

“It was 7 to 0 in favor to fund the skate park,” Dockrey said, laughing. “That is how you do it. That was really fun.”

Raising funds necessary to cover the $170,000 construction costs over four years, Dockrey was instrumental in keeping the project moving forward.

“The skate park really opened my eyes,” Dockrey said. “I like the idea you can sit

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down and say, ‘Let’s build a skate park,’ then work at it. And we did it. That is pretty cool.”

Dockrey retired in 2009, closing his heating and air conditioning company, Dockrey Mechanical. That is when he became an advisor for the Key Club at Barker High School.

“I was sort of reluctant, but nobody else would do it,” Dockrey said. “Now it’s great.

I’m really glad I got involved there.”

1. Visit www.libertylakekiwanis.org to make an online, tax-deductible donation.

2. Mail a donation to Spokane Valley Partners Food for Thought, P.O. Box 141360, Spokane Valley, WA, 99214.

For more: svpart.org/food-for-thought or pdockrey@gmail.com A year after assuming the Key Club role, Dockrey learned about students who were struggling because they didn’t have enough food over holiday breaks and weekends.

“I had no clue that was going on,” Dock-

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rey said. “That was terrible.”

Upon hearing this, Dockrey convinced his Kiwanis Club to budget $30 a week to provide free food packs for three students at Barker High School. By the end of the school year, Dockrey was making bags for a dozen students.

“It was (my work) at Barker that really started getting me involved in things,” Dockrey said.

Seeing the increasing need, Dockrey approached Central Valley School District and Spokane Valley Partners (SVP). In 2012, SVP became the official administrator of the Food for Thought program, expanding into 12 CVSD schools. Dockrey, along with a small group of volunteers, sort food every Wednesday for the program.

“Pat is a visionary and a man of action,” CVSD homeless liaison Leslie CamdenGoold said. “He is aware of the needs of people in our community and sets out to network, collaborate and connect to help get those needs met.”

Over the past two years, the program has grown from three students served to more than 180. This fall, Dockrey plans to expand the program into two more elementary schools and serve 200 students.

“We can feed every hungry kid in Spokane County for $35,000 a year,” said Dockrey, who this spring started the Adopt a Student program as a way to raise money for Food for Thought. “That isn’t a lot of money.”

For his involvement in the Food for Thought program, Dockrey was recognized with a Community Leadership Award during the annual Washington Association of School Administrators 2014 Awards Luncheon in April, just one of numerous honors Dockrey has received over the years.

Besides assembling food bags for the Food for Thought program, Dockrey spends time at SVP putting together emergency food packs as well as food bags for the shut-in elderly living at Pines Manor. He

is also on his third term serving on the SVP board of directors.

During the summer, Dockrey enjoys serving concessions alongside other Kiwanis members at events held at Pavillion Park.

“I won’t make cotton candy,” Dockrey said laughing. “You get it all over — it’s awful. I’ll do the popcorn.”

On Oct. 1, Dockrey is assuming the position of lieutenant governor for the 14 Kiwanis clubs in the Spokane County division.

Dockrey would like to see the focus of the local clubs revert back to its original mission.

“I’m thinking about how I want to approach things,” he said. “I just want the clubs to do what they do best, working with kids and being a service organization.”

Besides being involved in Kiwanis, Dockrey serves with the Liberty Lake Library Foundation and Greater Valley Support Network and fundraises for the international nonprofit SIGN Fracture Care based in Richland, Wash.

Dockrey has gained more than a sense of satisfaction volunteering his time.

“I’ve made such good friends in my old age,” Dockrey said.

Growing up on a 20-acre ranch in northern California, Dockrey’s cousin introduced him to ham radios when he was 5 years old.

He became a licensed operator in 1962 and at one time had a 120-foot radio tower giving him the ability to talk to people all over the globe.

“I thought it was so cool; it still fascinates me,” Dockrey said.

A member of Amateur Radio Emergency Services since 1989, Dockrey assisted with emergency communication during the 1991 firestorm and 1996 ice storm. He has also volunteered alongside other ARES members in assisting the Sheriff ’s Department with emergency communications along the Bloomsday and Lilac Parade routes.

Dockrey enjoys gardening, specifically growing potatoes, and reading science fiction novels.

“I have a collection of 1,500 science fiction books,” he said. “I’ve been buying them for 50 years.”

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Calendar of Events COMMUNITY EVENTS July 2 | Brew Your Own Beer 6:30

p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Learn from an expert from Orlison Brewing Co. what it takes to brew your own beer at home.

For more: www.scld.org

July 4 | Independence Day July 4 | Independence Day Kid’s Parade & Celebration 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Greenacres

Park, corner of Boone and Long. This third annual event will include a children’s parade at 10 a.m. followed by free ice cream, games and entertainment including the local band Broken Whistle. For more: 926-8899 or marjam17216@ msn.com

July 4 | Fourth of July at Liberty Lake

Festivities start at noon when the annual kids parade is staged in the Alpine Shores neighborhood followed by games at Alpine Shores Park. A free concert by Sammy Eubanks and Bakin Phat will be held 6 p.m. at Pavillion Park. At dusk, the community-funded fireworks show launches from a floating dock on the lake and can typically be seen from Pavillion Park.

July 5 | Newman Lake Hot Dog and T-shirt sale 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tri-Community

Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr, Newman Lake. There will be grilled hot dogs and the unveiling of the annual Newman Lake T-Shirt design during this community event sponsored by Newman Lake Fire Auxiliary and Newman Lake SCOPE.

July 9 | The Science of Salsa 2 to 4

p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Teens in grades 6 and up are invited to come experiment with different types of peppers and fruits used to create salsa. For more: www.scld. org

July 14-17 | “Alive” Vacation Bible School 9 a.m. to noon, Valley Real Life, 1831

S. Barker Road. This free event is for kids going into grades kindergarten through 5th in the fall. A family fun night will be held July 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. To register or for more: www. valleyreallife.org

July 15 | Tales of the Cryptids 2 to 3 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley.

Author Kelly Milner Halls will reveal evidence she’s unearthed after ten years of writing and

researching subjects such as Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster and other legendary creatures. Also offered July 18 at the Spokane Valley branch.

For more: www.scld.org

July 16 | Spokane Valley Book Club 2 to

3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main.

Join fellow book lovers to discuss “Secretariat”

by William Nack. For more: www.scld.org

July 16 | DNA: Who are you really? 7 to

8 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. This program presented by Dr. Kirk Anders of Gonzaga University will examine the basics of DNA and how it is being used to tailor specific medical treatments. For more: www.scld.org

July 19 | Soap Box Derby Race 8 a.m.

to 12:30 p.m., Pavillion Park, Liberty Lake.

The Spokane East Rotary Club is sponsoring the seventh annual Soap Box Derby Race for special-needs kids. There will be a barbecue around 12:30 p.m. For more: 928-6545

July 19 | Ride for Life Motorcyclists may

choose from multiple starting points in the area, including Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson, for a ride to Curley’s Hauser Junction where there will be a barbecue, live music and auctions benefitting the American Childhood Cancer Organization Inland Northwest. For a suggested $25 donation, a ride shirt and pin will be provided.

For more: 208-777-6896 or tanyamurray76@ gmail.com

July 22 | Squishy Circuits

2 to 3 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. Those in grades 4 and up can create their own blinking, buzzing creatures and sculptures while learning about electrical circuits and conductivity. Also offered July 31 at the Argonne branch. For more: www.scld.org

July 25 | Outdoor showing of “Despicable Me 2” 8:50

July 26 | Hot Wheels in Millwood 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Millwood City Park. Sponsored by the Inland Empire Mustang Club, there are 42 trophies to be awarded during this 14th annual event. For more: www. inlandempiremustangclub.com

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July 29 | Cybercrime: Mysteries and Suspense 7 to 8 p.m., Otis Orchards Library,

22324 E. Wellesley. Presented by SCLD librarian Kandy Brandt, adults are invited to discover new cybercrime novels and bring their favorites to share. For more: www.scld.org

Recurring Liberty Lake Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 1

p.m. Saturdays, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane.

For more: www.libertylakefarmersmarket.com

Liberty Lake Library 23123 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake. Various clubs and weekly meetings including book clubs, children’s story times, LEGO club, computer drop-in class, knitting club and more. For more: www.libertylakewa.gov/ library Millwood Farmers Market 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Marguerite Road. For more: 924-2350 or www.facebook.com/ MillwoodFarmersMarket

Rockford Crochet Class Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon, The Harvest Moon, 20 S. First St. Hairpin Lace, knit, embroidery, needlepoint and arm knitting of infinity scarves are some of the activities. For See page 10 for a list more: 892-4412 or 291-3722

of children’s summer reading program opportunities available at SCLD branches.

p.m., Mirabeau Meadows Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway.

Starting an hour before the show, there will be free activities at the park hosted by the city of Spokane Valley. Attendees should bring chairs, blankets and snacks. For more: 720-5408 or jpapich@ spokanevalley.org

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Rockford Pioneer Museum

Noon to 4 p.m. (Fri.) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sun.), June through September, 10 S. First Street, Rockford.

Spokane County Library District Valley branch

locations include Argonne, Fairfield, Otis Orchards and Spokane Valley. Special events and weekly activities for all ages including book clubs, children’s story times, classes, teen anime club and writing clubs. For more: www.scld.org

Spokane Valley Eagles 16801 E. Sprague.

Breakfast served Sundays 9 to 11:30 a.m. For more: www.foe3433.com Spokane Valley Writer’s Group 6 p.m. the

first and third Thursdays of every month, Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. This supportive critique group welcomes adult writers. For more: 570-4440

MUSIC & THE ARTS July 4-5 | July 4th and Post-4th Music Bash 6 p.m., Pavillion Park, Liberty Lake. Bakin

Phat and Sammy Eubanks will perform on Friday, with fireworks immediately following.

On Saturday, Hot Club of Spokane, Sidekick and Haze are scheduled to take the stage. For more: www.pavillionpark.org

July 6, 13, 20 & 27 | Sunday Concerts on the Cliff 5:30 p.m., Cliff House Estate at Arbor Crest Winery, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road.

The month’s lineup for the outdoor concert

series includes 8 Second Ridge (July 6), Sammy Eubanks (13), Big Mumbo Blues Band (20) and High Street Band (27). Admission is $8 per person. For more: www.arborcrest.com

July 14-17 | Monologue workshop

Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines Road, suite 3. For ages 10 to college, this class will allow one-on-one help with different techniques in perfecting the art of monologue.

There will be a free showcase on Friday to act out what was learned during the week.

Cost is $5 per session. To register or for more: leahwhite1@yahoo.com

July 25 to Aug. 2 | “Goldilocks and The Three Pigs” Liberty Lake Community Theatre,

22910 E. Appleway Ave. This delightful take on a couple of old storybook standbys is full of energy, humor and adventure for all ages.

For tickets, show times and more: www. libertylaketheatre.com

Recurring 2014 Summer concert series Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane.

Arbor Crest offers Thursday Performers on the Patio and Sunday Concerts on the Cliff where you can enjoy fine wine, music and spectacular views. For more: www.arborcrest.com Spirit of Spokane Chorus Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines. Make new friends by joining this women’s chorus, specializing in four-part, a

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July 23 | Six Ways to Get Fit on the Centennial Trail 6 to 7 p.m., Argonne Library,

capella harmony in the barbershop style. For more: 218-4799

CIVIC & BUSINESS July 11-13 | Early Ford V-8 Show 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Fri.), 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sat.) and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Sun.), Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Buy, sell or swap antique and street rod cars, tractors, autos, farm and transportation collectibles, antiques and toys.

Admission is $5 Friday and Saturday; Sunday is free with two cans of food for the food bank.

For more: www.earlyfordv8ie.org July 18 | Business Connections Lunch

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., MedStar Hangar at Felts Field, 6105 E. Rutter Ave. Cost is $28 for members and guests; $45 for non-members.

For more: www.spokanevalleychamber.org

Aug. 2 | Spokane Highland Games 9

a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. This family-oriented Scottish day-adventure will be full of entertainment, competitions, music, food, exhibits, kids games and Celtic vendors. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and youth 11-17, $5 for children 6-10 and free for children 5 and under. For more: www.spokanehighlandgames.org

HEALTH & RECREATION June 30 to July 2 | NBC Basketball Skills Camp 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., HUB Sports

Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. These camps designed especially for ages 8 to 12. Cost is $155 per camp. Also offered July 7-9 (dribbling focus), July 21-23 (shooting focus) and Aug. 18-20. For more: www.nbccamps.com

July 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 | Camp Classics Basketball Tournament HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Cost is $500 per team. For more: www. campclassictournaments.blogspot.com

July 4 | 4th of July Pennant Run 10 a.m.,

Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana. The 5K run also includes a 1K fun and Little Sluggers Dash for kids. Cost is $25 for 5K run and $15 for 1K run (Little Sluggers dash is free to children 3 and under), with proceeds benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project. To register or for more: www.spokaneindianspennantrun.com

July 8, 15, 22 and 29 | High School Summer Volleyball League HUB Sports

Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Cost is $180 per team. For more: www.hubsportscenter.org

July 8 to Aug. 27 | Adult and junior golf lessons Trailhead Golf Course, 1102 N. Liberty

Lake Road. Junior lessons are available in two morning sessions for $70, while adult lessons are offered in two evening sessions for $110.

For more: 928-3484 or www.libertylakewa.gov/ golf

July 14-16 | ESS-Futsal Bambinos Soccer Activities Camp 9 to 11:30 a.m.,

HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Cost is $59 for this camp for ages 3 to 5. For more: www.hubsportscenter.org

July 20 | Newman Lake 25K Run 6:30

a.m., Public fishing/boat launch area, Newman Lake. The scenic route winds itself around the lake and concludes with a pancake breakfast.

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Meadows Park trailhead, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway. Enjoy the scenic beauty in and around Spokane Valley on your choice of 10-, 25- or 50-mile rides. Presented by Valleyfest, the cost is $15 per person or $30 per family of four. David’s Pizza by the slice will be available for just $3 (or two slices for $5). For more: 9223299 or www.cyclecelebration.com

July 28 to Aug. 1 | ESS-Futsal Summer Skills Camp 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Cost is $119 for this camp for ages 6 to 14. For more: www. hubsportscenter.org

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July 31 | Splash night with Spokane Indians 6 p.m., Avista Stadium, 602 N.

Havana. Join with other baseball fans for a game against the Hillsboro Hops followed by post-game Circle the Bases. For tickets and more: spokaneindians.com

Aug. 2-3 | Barefoot Soccer Tournament

Pavillion Park, Liberty Lake. Enjoy music, food and jumpy castles at this second annual event.

Cost is $150 per team from U6 through U15, adult rec and competitive divisions. For more: www.facebook.com/Barefoot3v3

Recurring Liberty Lake Running Club 6 p.m.

Thursdays, Twisp Café & Coffee House, 23505 E. Appleway Ave. The club meets for a threemile run weekly through October. For more: kathyawhybrew@msn.com or 924-9806 • July 4—walk in the Alpine Shores neighborhood parade; July 24—wine run with Liberty Lake Wine Cellars; July 31 — run starting/ending at Liberty Lake Golf Course

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Register now for fall sports including soccer (register by July 24), tackle football (July 24), flag football (Aug. 14) and cross country (Aug. 14). For more: 927-7972 or www.sysa.com

Sports opportunities HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave., Liberty Lake. Badminton, basketball open gym, pickleball, walking group, Zumba and other recreational options available. For more: www. hubsportcenter.org All calendar listings were provided to or gathered by Current staff. If you would like your event considered for the community calendar, please submit information by the 15th of the month to calendar@valleycurrent.com.

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LIBRARY Working to transform communities

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SCLD among libraries chosen for program

By Sarah Robertson

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Summer Reading kicks off with a BANG! Pick up a program guide for Adult Summer Reading at your neighborhood library or check it out online at scld.org

Libraries have long been the center of communities. The Spokane County Library District (SCLD) is hoping to play an even larger role in shaping the community through a recent grant from the American Library Association.

SCLD is one of 10 libraries from across the country chosen to take part in the Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC) Public Innovators Cohort, which is in partnership with the Harwood Institute and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The library received nearly $60,000 in training and services as part of the TLC initiative, which is a nationwide approach to provide libraries the tools they need as community leaders to bring about change.

SCLD Deputy Director Patrick Roewe said the library is hoping to engage the communities served by the district to evaluate what roles it can meet.

“Libraries are uniquely suited to foster these conversations,” Roewe said. “We’re an unusual party because we’re open to all people.”

The first step of the LTC program involved an intensive, three-day training in Denver, Colo., in May for SCLD staff to understand the tools and Harwood Institutes method. The next step is to find out

organizations,” he said. “Our aim is for community-wide improvement.”

Summer is when we like to spend more time outdoors, and I turned to “Day hiking Eastern Washington: Kettles-Selkirks, Columbia Plateau, Blue Mountains” by Rich Landers and Craig Romano to help plan some of our adventures. The book covers hikes throughout the region, but we’re focusing on exploring some of the 17 hikes specifically around Spokane.

The guide rates each hike on a scale of 1-5 for overall appeal, and then also 1-5 for difficulty. I also appreciate that the “Hike at a Glance” chart tells me whether we can take the dog, the kids or both. The husband and I are particularly looking forward to taking a picnic and hiking the Palouse Falls trail (hike #112) without the kids.

We also took a look at “Paddle Routes of the Inland Northwest: 50 Flatwater and Whitewater Trips for Canoe & Kayak” by Rich Landers and Dan Hansen to plan some easy paddles. Our family is already familiar with the delights of the Little Spokane River, but we are looking for-

ward to trying out some other waterways.

Each featured paddle includes a map, distance and approximate length of the paddle, as well as detailed information about whitewater, put-in and take-out information. Since we aren’t especially skilled, we’ll stick with flatwater and rivers that don’t have significant whitewater (nothing above a Class I or maybe II for us).

Not everyone enjoys being outside, and there’s plenty of indoor staycation opportunities. We plan to take in a show at the Planetarium at Spokane Falls Community College, and we will of course be sampling the offerings at our local library.

There are plenty of local concerts, art galleries, theaters and museums to keep us plenty busy. If you’re looking for staycation ideas, check out Spokane County Library District’s Pinterest page for some inspiration, www.pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/. We’ll see you out there.

Gwendolyn Haley is a Library Services Manager at Spokane County Library District.

THE CHOSEN TEN The following libraries were selected by the American Library Association to participate in the Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC) Public Innovators Cohort.

Red Hook Public Library (N.Y.), pop.

1,900 Columbus Public Library (Wis.), pop.

5,000 Knox County Library (Ind.), pop.

33,900 Suffolk Public Library System (Va.), pop. 85,000 Hartford Public Library (Conn.), pop.

125,000 Springfield City Library (Mass.), pop. 153,000 Tuscaloosa Public Library (Ala.), pop.

195,000 Spokane County Library District (Wash.), pop. 255,000 San Jose Public Library (Calif.), pop: 980,000 Los Angeles Public Library (Calif.), pop. 3.8 million

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the needs and goals of the community by meeting people where they’re at.

“We’re getting our staff up to speed, and we’ll be reaching out to community groups to host conversations on their aspirations,” Roewe said. “We want to go to where the folks are at.”

If it is determined that there is not a library role to fill, Roewe said the library will share the information gathered with other organizations to help fulfill needs.

The whole process will take about 18 months to complete and will include ongoing training for SCLD library staff. The LTC initiative will start with Spokane Valley and eventually include the other areas of the county that SCLD serves.

Roewe sees the grant as an investment in the community, one he hopes will be used as a stepping stone to other projects.

With the training received, SCLD staff will be able to re-employ the tools used for the initial LTC project and gather new data as needed.

“We are in a unique community position as we serve a broad spectrum of people,” he said.

After the process is completed, the information will be available to the public as well as to community groups. Roewe hopes that by sharing the information with community partners, they can be a catalyst for change.

“The library starts the conversation, and we want to directly serve members of our community through the library or other

Why is it we never seem to appreciate our hometowns until we have company?

I have a dear friend who visits us every year, and each visit I try to find new and fabulous things to do in the Spokane area.

When she arrives, I present an itinerary of things we might do, and then we plan her visit from there. We now have a running joke that I always hold something back with an, “If we had more time, we could have done this...” to entice her to visit again next year. It’s funny we never think to do any of these activities the other 51 weekends out of the year! My family vowed to change that this year.

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There are plenty of stereotypes around the pageant circuit, such as selfcentered attention seekers showing off their youthful bodies. While that is a definite part of the culture, Spokane Valley physical trainer Stacy Benoscek has a different perspective.

The 49-year-old mom was selected as Mrs. Washington for two separate pageants this year. Both focus on more than looks.

In fact, they’re dedicated to raising awareness about two issues very close to Benoscek’s heart: domestic violence and autism.

SUBMITTED PHOTO “You have to either do it Stacy Benoscek, a physical trainer and beauty pageant because you have a passion contestant, works to raise awareness for domestic violence you want people to under- and autism. The Spokane Valley mom was recently crowned stand,” she said. “Or you Classy Petite Queen at Today’s American Woman Pageant nationals in South Carolina. just … like the attention.”

Benoscek does it because she’s passionate and wants to make a 13-year-old son, Mavrick, is one of those difference. children.

Domestic violence is the focus of the Earlier this year the Northwest Autism Mrs. Washington America pageant based Center asked Benoscek if Mavrick would out of Portland, Ore. Benoscek said she was be interested in competing in a pageant to abused as a child and that abuse has formed raise autism awareness. Although he was much of her life. hesitant, he agreed.

Now, as a physical trainer, she uses fitness “When Mavrick did it, he had to stand to help others deal with their own traumas. up and speak into a microphone in front of She calls her work corrective training. Much people,” Benoscek said. “He worked really of it is centered around helping people stay hard on his words and his speaking ability. fit into old age.

This was something that helped him grow “The average retirement age is 70 or 73,” more… to confront and speak to people.” she said. “People are not preparing for that Two teenage sisters started the pageant, long term. They don’t plan to be capable which is called Queens for Autism. Their when they’re older.” inspiration was their autistic brother, BenHer interest in physical fitness comes oscek said. The pageant features both autispartially from her experiences of abuse. As tic competitors and non-autistic competia young child she decided that she didn’t tors. want to be like her mother. Among other “The whole premise is to bring people things, her mother was severely overweight. that have no disabilities together with those So Benoscek channeled her energy and that do,” Benoscek said. “It’s to get everyone focus into healthy living and exercise. She to work and function together.” helps others do the same through her comIn fact, Mavrick ended up being named pany “Work Out Connections,” which leasMr. Washington Junior Teen. Amazingly es space through OZ Fitness. enough, Benoscek won also. At first she “I see young people that are on medica- said she had no intention of competing, tions or are severely obese and it just breaks however her husband talked her into entermy heart because I know what’s going to ing. Throughout the coming year both she happen to them later,” she said. and Mavrick will take trips throughout the The second issue is, in many ways, even Northwest to help raise autism awareness. more important to her—autism. The often- Additionally, the pair have committed to misunderstood condition affects 1 in 68 raising money each month to support rechildren in the United States. Benoscek’s search and awareness.

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How she starts her days “On the way to school we always say prayers of thanks for family, friends, clients and pray that our actions and words represent God’s blessings.”

What she is passionate about Promoting aging independence

Favorite movie “The Notebook”

Who she looks up to “My aunt Mary… she basically raised my half-brother and sister and she would always check on me. She’s dedicated her life to serving others.”

This sort of outreach is important for several reasons, said Rebecca Arens, a volunteer at the Northwest Autism Center. First of all, awareness is key as autism is all too often misunderstood.

“I think one of the benefits of creating awareness is also creating acceptance,” Arens said. “Often when children are different they are shoved aside or maybe labeled the troubled MAVRICK child.”

The second important role outreach plays is building buzz, which leads to understanding.

“When it’s 1 out of 68, you are always going to run into someone who has a connection to an autistic kid,” Arens said. “In a community like Spokane … having that awareness is very important because it helps bring people together.”

That desire to help is ultimately what motivates Benoscek in all areas of her life. Being fit allows her to spend more time with her family, she said. Concurrently, raising autism awareness helps secure a better future for her son Maverick.

Arens has a similar perspective.

“For me as a parent of a kiddo with Asperger’s, it’s so important to create awareness not only to create a more forgiving future for my child, but also to connect with other parents,” she said.

Benoscek’s motivation for fitness, pageantry and parenting is similar.

“It’s not the size I wear; it’s not the class reunion,” she said. “I want to be there for this family.”

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A tale as old as time Under the direction of teacher Natalie Andres, ”Beauty and the Beast” was performed by Orchard Center Elementary students for peers as well as the community.

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PACE honors students of character Over 400 guests and business partners celebrated students and their character during the 2014 PACE Awards on May 29 at Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center. More than 35 sponsors made the gala celebration possible.

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Katelyn Kelly, 13, shared with The Current this photo she recently took of Newman Lake.

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SCRAPS unveils new digs

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These shots of wildlife in the Newman Lake area were taken by Michael Hasset in early June. Pictured clockwise from left: a northern harrier along Starr Road, a red-naped sapsucker, a downy woodpecker, and a female moose.

CURRENT PHOTOS BY TAMMY KIMBERLEY

The public was invited to celebrate the opening of SCRAPS’ new facility, located at 6815 E. Trent, during a ribbon cutting on June 21.

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HISTORY

The Current

Industrial Park had genesis as WWII Depot

By Bill Zimmer |

SPOKANE VALLEY HERITAGE MUSEUM

The northwestlooking photo at left shows the Velox Naval Supply Depot, circa 1950.

A total of three officers’ homes were part of the Velox Naval Supply Depot campus, including the one pictured below.

This is Seth Woodard again. This month, Howard and I are going to make an exception to the first person “story telling” approach and let the story of the Velox Naval Supply Depot be told from a third person historical perspective.

In May 1942, the U.S. Navy chose a wheat field in the Spokane Valley as the site for one of two inland supply depots in the west (the other was in Clearfield, Utah). The site became known as Velox Naval Supply Depot. The name Velox had been given to a Northern Pacific Railroad “whistle stop” in the area. In 1912, the Northern Pacific established a telegraph office eight miles east of its roundhouse at Parkwater. In those days, it was common practice to have a railroad employee name such a dispatch point. Chief Clerk Arthur Glendinning was chosen to select a name. Glendinning’s father, once mayor of Salt Lake City, had had a race horse named Harry Velox who made the Velox name famous on the western racing circuit. To honor his father, Glendinning selected “Velox,” never suspecting that some 30 years later the name would become famous again.

The three main reasons why the Velox site was selected were: availability of resources such as timber and cement; already established railroads; and the fact that the site was practically ready to build on.

On May 14, 1942, the main contractors got the “go ahead” to start building the Depot. Two days later, workmen began arriving at Velox following wheel tracks through the uncut wheat to their work site. Workers used the backs of their scythes to cut down wheat and clear space for the foundations of the first buildings. In less than a week, sounds of construction filled the air. Three shifts of

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Velox Navy Supply personnel assist with the construction of Sullivan Park. workers were employed with a houses, a cafeteria, officer houspeak of 4,895 employees — some ing and barracks. The Depot had were skilled craftsmen, others had 2,960,495 square feet of covered previously been farm workers. storage space.

Scarcity of The purpose material was an of the Depot Boutwell worked ongoing probwas to supply at Depot, penned military bases lem.

Heavy in the Pacific. rainfall slowed Valley’s history Shipping was logging operaFlorence Otto Boutwell accomplished tions and Farra(1919-2014) is a wellby using what gut Naval Trainknown local historian was called a ing Station, who has written a series basic-box base being built at of books on the history of load, with each the same time, Spokane Valley, including box containhad first priorone on Velox. In 2005, she ity. Steel and ing 60 days of was the first recipient of prefabr ic ate d supplies for the Spokane Valley Herimetal parts 10,000 men, tage Museum’s Heritage were also difnot including Preservation Award. food. The basic ficult to obtain. load included Despite these 9,000 items and shortages, work progressed remarkably well with weighed 3,500 tons. The Depot excellent cooperation between la- also became the Navy’s primary landing-craft depot. bor and management.

Unbelievably, the Velox Naval Due to a shortage of housing, some of the workers at the Naval Supply Depot was commissioned Supply Depot and the Kaiser Alu- in January 1943, just seven months minum Rolling Mill lived in old, after work began. The total cost unused houses, barns and even was $9,021,307 and was completchicken coops. ed under budget by $1,338,063.

Building plans called for 18 In 1942, Congress authorized storehouses each 200 feet by 600 the establishment of the Women’s feet, five heavy-materials store- Reserve of the United States, bet-

ter known as the WAVES. At the time of its commissioning in 1943, there were no WAVES at the Depot, but six months later Ensign Florence Otto (Boutwell) was assigned as accounting officer and tasked with submitting monthly reports to Washington, D.C., regarding Depot activity. Since she was the only “somewhat” permanent officer on the base, she was given the additional responsibility of historian. Male officers at the Depot were either on R&R (having returned from active duty) or were waiting orders for duty in the South Pacific.

The Naval Supply Depot was closed in 1958, and was sold to the Washington Water Power Company. It was then converted to commercial use as Spokane Industrial Park, which is in full operation today.

One of the employees of a cabinet business at the Industrial Park, Rolando Pembayo, commented, “I marvel at the solid wood columns and trusses in the buildings. This is all old growth timber. The side walls are concrete block and the floors are concrete. The whole system is reinforced — earthquake proof. They don’t build them like this now.”

FOOTPRINTS IN THE VALLEY In this 2014 history series from the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum, “History Heroes” Seth Woodard and Howard Stegner will take readers on a tour of “Footprints in the Valley,” month by month, through photos, documents, articles and treasure hunts.

This month: The history of the Velox Naval Supply Depot, known today as the Spokane Industrial Park.

Bill Zimmer is a retired educator and longtime West Valley school board member. For more about this article or other aspects of the history of the Spokane Valley region, visit the museum at 12114 E. Sprague Ave. or call 922-4570.

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COMMUNITY/LOCAL LENS

Community Briefs Exchange families needed A local coordinator of a Japanese exchange program is looking for families in the Liberty Lake and Otis Orchards area to host 15- to 16-year old students from July 22 to Aug. 11. There is also a need for families to host adults accompanying the youth during the three-week time period.

To learn more, contact Kim Trent at 263-9486 or pheggs@hotmail.com.

Financial class offered Registration is now open for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, a 9-week study being offered at Valley Real Life Church, 1831 S. Barker Road. Classes start Sept. 9 and will run every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.

The course teaches families to get rid of debt, manage their money, spend and save wisely. Cost is $100 per family which cov-

Transitions for students, teachers ers all materials. To register or for more, go to www.valleyreallife.org.

West Valley School District graduated 288 seniors this year—162 from West Valley High School, 57 from Spokane Valley High School and 69 from Dishman Hills High School.

WVHS students Sierra Geaudreau, John Pierce Fix, Mikayla Carpenter and Mathew Bueckers, pictured top left, walked in their June 8 ceremony.

Submit photos for contest What makes the Valley area a picturesque place to live? Peridot Publishing requests residents to share photos answering that question for the One Valley Directory annual photo contest.

Whether it’s a breathtaking outdoor scene or a beautiful shot of an event, shutterbugs are asked to submit images capturing the essence of the community. The winner’s photo will be highlighted on the cover, and other selected images will be featured on the inside pages of the Directory.

Photographers age 16 or older are eligible to enter by the Sept. 12 deadline. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners. For details, go to www.libertylakesplash.com and click on the camera graphic.

Retirees from West Valley School District this year included (back row) Rick Braddock, Deralyn Nord, Bob Mason; (front row) Arlene Baldwin and Meg Abel. Not pictured is Patricia Perrenoud and Teresa Janes.

Education Briefs CV students awarded for STEM projects Over 200 middle and high school students participated in the first annual Spokane STEMposium held May 28 at Washington State University Spokane campus.

Two students from Central Valley high schools were given a superior award in engineering in the scholarship competition: Joseph Hall from University High School for a one-armed violin and Colton Cox from Spokane Valley Tech for a remote antenna turner controller. In addition, Cox was awarded a $3,000 scholarship from the University of Idaho College of Engineering.

In the non-scholarship competition, several other CV students received superior awards: Darien McLaughlin, Oscar Arreguin and Sami Korff for banana filtration and Robinson Helm for Bio Gel. All these students attend Spokane Valley Tech.

In all, eight students were awarded college scholarships and 35 students earned superior awards. For more, go to www.spokanestemposium.org.

Colleges honor local students The following Valley-area residents were recently recognized by colleges for their recent academic performance or for meeting graduation requirements. Information was provided via press releases submitted from school.

Carroll College (Helena, Mont.)

Dean’s List, 3.5+ GPA Spokane Valley: Katie Estey, Jacob Groh, Conor Smith, Carissa Yedica

Gonzaga University President’s List, 3.7+ GPA Liberty Lake: Taylor Kelley, Matthew McCauley, Lucas Schneidmiller, Ande Seines

Dean’s List, 3.5 to 3.69 GPA Spokane Valley: Cory Ames, Alexander Blackburn, Benjamin Sauther

Liberty Lake: Mitchell Sanders

North Idaho College Dean’s List, 3.75+ GPA Liberty Lake: Savannah Rutter, Austin Wittman Newman Lake: Alexandra Volz Spokane Valley: Brian Neil, Albert Rudenko

Pratt Institute (Brooklyn, New York) 2014 Spring Commencement

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CCA fifth graders win big Classical Christian Academy’s fifth grade students attended Silverwood Theme Park Science Day in May, where CCA took first, second and third place in a measurement contest about roller coasters. Pictured are (back row) Nathan Bosse, Noah Haaland, Tatyana Edlund, Sydney Abbey, Caitlin Duncan, Kaitlyn Knight; (middle row) Isaac Ballew, Griffin Sanders, Mitchell Edwards, Anna Darrow, Amelie Johnson, teacher Stephanie Davis; (front row) Cassidy Crawford and Katherine Dion.

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Union College (Lincoln, Neb.) 2014 Spring Commencement Otis Orchards: Russell Garett Huggins, Bachelor of Arts in Theology, cum laude; Alexandra Elyse Weir, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, summa cum laude

Washington State University President’s Honor Roll, 3.5+ GPA Greenacres: McKenzie Ann Marie Britain; Cassandra J Enzler; Jaycob Walter Enzler; Mariya Vasilyevna Sichkar; Richard Tyler Simmet; Dylan Michael Ward Liberty Lake: Tyler Michael Barnard; Brendan Allen Bowman; Dawn Gayle Cunningham; Delaney Nora Dorsey; Emily Erin Hisel; Cj Marie James; James Edward Pappas; Lauren Lynnette Schilb; Homa Shaarbaf; Breanne Jackee Stachofsky; Connor James Stephenson; Spencer Kyle Stephenson; Jordan Michelle Stocker; Hayley Rose Windhorn Newman Lake: Jon David Barter; Jonathan Alec Casebier; Jordan Elizabeth Christensen; Nicholas Christopher Coleck; Joseph David Copeland; Deanna L Ervin; Nicholas Dean Faso; Jennifer Rae Kersh Otis Orchards: Alicia F Aldendorf; Andrew Stanley Bartleson; Rebecca Renae Lonam; Robin M Sandall; Amanda May Skogen; Chad Thomas Steenvoorden; Brittany Marie Totland Spokane Valley: Kevin Abercrombie; Shana Christine Adkins; Benjamin Allen Baker; Jamie Lynn Bircher; Amber Nicole Bliss; Rhianna Christine Brady; Ashley Marie Burns; Matthew Allen Cato; Sabrita A Cohen; Christopher Bradley Covillo; Katelyn Marie Dowling; Karst Nicholas Downey; Katerine Jasmin Elvir; Darian Marie Faraca; Jade Lorene Faraca; Sydney Danielle Freel; Oksana Garbuz; Rebecca Diane Granberg; Zoey Maureen Henson; Alexea Louise Hovren; Matthew Joseph Hyndman; Alec Dylan Jespersen; Gurpreet Kaur; Matthew James Langford; Shaina Breann Marvel; Katarina Jeanne Meinzinger; Haleigh Michal Miller; Kendra Alexis Morscheck; Katelyn Renee Nemitz; Ashley Nicole Nilson; David Khoa Pham; Nathan Gregory Pindras; Jennifer A Popp; Brett Elise Rountree; Katie Ann Salmon; Amanda Renea Sanders; Jessica Mae Schmidtlein; Andrew Reed Simock; Sterling Smith; Katherine Rose Stewart-White; Tyler Albert Stirtz; Brandon Allen Stover; Robyn Marie Supnet; Michael Zach Varner; Jordan Elizabeth Vuong; Molly Ann Wakeling Valleyford: Lauryn Altmeyer; Ethan Daniel Coffey; Makayla Rachel Coffey Veradale: Austin Montgomery Brekke; Suzanne Renee Burk; Kelly Nicole Lopez; Charlotte S Schmitz

CCA also received 30 copies of the Rush Limbaugh book, "The Brave Pilgrims: Time-Travel Adventures with Exceptional Americans" from the Two If

By Tea school contest. Books will be used in the fifth grade classroom and for check out in the library. Pictured are Amelie Johnson, Katherine Dion, Ms. Stephanie Davis, Nathan Bosse and Elizabeth Dion.

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Empire’s new boss not afraid to ‘take jumps’ Carriere’s purchase keeps dealership woman-owned

By Valerie Putnam

CURRENT CONTRIBUTOR

Describing herself as a risk taker, Kristin Carriere is embarking on her newest adventure. As of July 1, she is the proud owner of Spokane Valley’s Empire Cycle and Powersports at 7807 E. Sprague Ave. "I'm very excited about being able to run this operation," said Carriere, who as the sole proprietor is leasing with an option to purchase the business. "Now is the time to start to build it and make it more successful."

Spending an estimated $100,000, Carriere plans to renovate the interior with new furniture, paint and update the current computer system.

The most noticeable change will be the introduction of a new logo and outdoor signage. The new logo combines two 'E's" back to back.

"It's more modern, a bit edgier," Carriere said. "It freshens it up and gives the

Amphibious ATV migrates to Valley

idea of new ownership."

New to the industry, Carriere recently attended a two-day training conducted

by Triumph Motorcycles in Charlotte, N.C. "I learned from the experts in the business on how to run a dealership," Carriere said. "That was critical for me."

Debbie Ellis, who sold the dealership to Carriere, is impressed with her successor.

"She's doing everything right," Ellis said. "It's nice for a woman owner to sell to another woman owner."

Carriere is looking forward to continue Ellis' efforts and reach out to more women riders. According to Carriere, women riders are 25 percent of the market share.

"A lot of people ignore women riders in this industry," Carriere said. "We are an up-and-coming group. If you're any woman I know, you don't want to be riding on the back. You want your own."

Carriere is no stranger to the world of power sports.

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Kristin Carriere, new owner of Empire Cycle and Powersports, sits atop a new Moto Guzzi motorcycle at the dealership, 7807 E. Sprague Ave.

FOR MORE Additional information on the Gibbs Quadski Amphibians is available at www.quadski.com.

By Valerie Putnam

CURRENT CONTRIBUTOR

Empire Cycle and Powersports unveiled its latest toy, the Gibbs Quadski Amphibians, at the Liberty Lake boat launch in June.

Empire plans to hold several of these demonstrations at area lakes throughout the summer.

"It's an interesting device," said Eric Anderson, western region sales manager for Gibbs. "It's either a wealthy man’s toy or a search and rescue tool."

The Quadski, a 1,300-pound amphibious all-terrain vehicle, changes from an ATV to water craft in five seconds, simply by driving into the water and retracting the wheels.

Empire is the first dealer in the Northwest selected to carry the Quadski. It plans to sell the amphibians for approximately

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Dave Bowers, a lieutenant for the Spokane Fire Department, rides the Quadski through the water during a recent demo day at the Liberty Lake boat launch. $50,000.

Debbie Ellis, who previously owned Empire Cycle, saw a Quadski ad in a magazine looking for dealers to handle the Amphibian.

"The rep for Quadski lived in the Spokane Valley," Ellis said, who called the sales rep at the beginning of the year after seeing the ad. "He looked us over and was impressed. They offered us the franchise, and we took it."

It is powered by a BMW 1300 Motorrad motorcycle engine and can reach 45 mph

on both land and water.

"That is why it's called high-performance," Anderson said. "There is nothing else like it. It's totally unique."

According to Anderson, the entire vehicle is rust proof with a stainless anodized coating.

"Salt water is its friend as much as fresh water," Anderson said. "It's only limited by the imagination."

Fifteen years in development, the Quadski — available in a single and double pas-

Empire Cycle and Powersports, 7807 E. Sprague Ave., plans to conduct Quadski demonstrations at area lakes throughout the summer. Locate the nearest demonstration by visiting www.empire-cycle.com or call 8926368. senger model — has been on the international market for the last year. Gibbs starting setting up dealerships on the East Coast and is now looking to expand to the west coast, focusing on dealerships that cater to power sports enthusiasts.

"We're a small company, and we're not looking to have very many dealers," Anderson said. "We would rather have a few quality dealers in areas where there is water adjacent to land access. In the Northwest, we would like a dealer in Portland, Seattle and one in Spokane."

The Quadski is currently being mass produced in an assembly plant located in Auburn Hills, Mich.

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Biz Notes Valley Chamber's CEO resigns After 13 years leading the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO Eldonna Shaw is resigning to pursue other professional interests. Her last day leading the organization will be July 31.

The organization has appointed Barry Baker of Baker Construction and John Guarisco of MDI Marketing to co-chair a search committee SHAW to hire Shaw’s successor. Baker, who is also chairman of the Chamber board, said the organization will plan opportunities in the coming weeks to honor and thank Shaw for her years of service.

During her time leading the Chamber, Shaw led public information efforts to form the city of Spokane Valley and helped create the charitable Spokane Valley Chamber Foundation. Much of her efforts focused on business start-ups, from forming programs to offer reduced-rent “incubator” space to championing the Chamber’s nationally recognized NxLeveL Entrepreneur Training program.

Baker said the search for Shaw’s replacement would convene immediately.

SV Cancer Center joins network Spokane Valley Cancer Center recently joined the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) Network, becoming its 12th member in the Northwest. This move will expand access to cancer treatment options and help foster advances in cancer care in the greater Spokane community.

Spokane Valley Cancer Center offers medical oncology, radiation oncology, di-

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She was the sole woman pilot in a small group who flew from Quebec City to France in a TBM 850.

"It was fun," said Carriere, who learned to fly in 2006.

Last year, she taught herself how to ride a motorcycle in Wyoming, where she currently lives.

"I watched YouTube videos on how to shift gears," said Carriere, who drove up and down the road learning how to ride.

Purchasing a high performance street bike in Utah, she fine-tuned her abilities on the streets of Salt Lake City.

"That's just me," Carriere said. "I don't mind taking jumps and doing things."

agnostic imaging, innovative research, a specialized oral pharmacy and patient and family support. The Center also provides stereotactic radiosurgery at the Spokane Cyberknife & Radiation Oncology Center.

Other members of the SCCA Network are located in Montana, Oregon and Washington. For more, visit www.seattlecca.org.

General Nutrition coming to Valley General Nutrition Corporation plans to fill the only vacancy at Banner Center, 509 N. Sullivan Road. The store is expected to open in a 1,437-sq.-ft. suite within a few months.

Lamb joins Humanix Carli Lamb has joined Humanix, 15920 E Indiana Ave as an account manager/recruiter. Lamb received her undergraduate degree from Seattle Pacific University and her master's degree from University of Phoenix.

EWU presents awards Washington Trust Bank was recognized as Organization of the Year during the 2014 EWU Alumni Awards Gala on May 31 at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox in Spokane.

The following awards were also presented: • Lifetime Achievement: Thomas Tiffany, retired CEO of Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories • Alumnus of Service: Rick Allen, retired president and CEO of United Way of Pierce County • Inspirational Young Alumnus: Bart Mihailovich, Spokane Riverkeeper, Center for Justice • Exceptional Military Service: Albert Watson, retired colonel of U.S. Army Reserves • Distinguished Career Mentor: Justin Previously, Carriere owned a steel fabrication company in Nevada for 16 years before a divorce forced the sale of the business in 2012.

She and her daughter moved to Wyoming in 2008, and Carriere flew back and forth to Nevada for four years prior to the sale.

Anxious to get back into owning a business, she spent last year looking for one to purchase.

"I've always loved power sports," Carriere said. "I'm excited I found this one. They definitely have a great start."

Empire Cycle is the only Triumph motorcycle dealership in the area. Besides selling the British-made bikes, the store features Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Arctic Cat and Vespa products along with the newest addition, Gibbs Quadski Amphibians (see sidebar on page 22).

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Egg It On opens for breakfast Egg It On, the urban, farm-fusion breakfast restaurant, opened its doors for business on May 3. Located in the former Hooters building at 16802 E. Indiana Ave., the restaurant is open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. seven days a week.

Patrons at the Owl Club Casino next door can also order from the Egg It On menu daily from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

CorkHouse Kitchen + Bar opens in Liberty Lake A new restaurant, CorkHouse Kitchen + Bar, opened in late June at 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane in Liberty Lake.

The venture, owned by Keri and Kevin Collins of Liberty Lake, is open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch and Monday through Saturday for dinner.

For more information, call 922-4210.

Wishing Star solicits donations The Wishing Star Foundation grants an average of 40 wishes every year to children with life-threatening illnesses.

In an effort to reach more children, Wishing Star has created a Circle of Friends monthly giving program. They hope to sign up 250 monthly donors for an average donation of $20 per month with the goal of serving 12 additional children per year.

To learn more or to donate, visit wishingstar.org.

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This summer, Carriere is planning on hiring additional staff and extending the store hours to be open Sunday and Monday.

"I'd really like to see this be a sevenday-a-week operation," Carriere said.

"We have an awesome location on auto row."

Carriere plans to have a grand opening celebration in August.

"We are here to help people figure out how to have fun," Carriere said. "I'm looking forward to it."

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EV tandem push each other to go the distance

By Mike Vlahovich

CURRENT CONTRIBUTOR

Distance runners Scott Kopczynski and Chad Stevens have been chasing each other for five years now.

East Valley’s potent one-two punch scored 34 points at the State 2A track meet, and while not meeting their high expectations, it went a long way in helping the Knights to a second place team finish.

Kopczynski was state champion in both distance events, leading a 1-2 finish in the 3,200 meter race and 1-3 finish in the 1,600.

“It was cool to win the state mile, but it was kind of disappointing because we got first and third,” Kopczynski said. “But the two mile was awesome when we got first and second.”

His 4 minutes, 15.81 seconds in the former was just a tick off his personal best. He knocked seven seconds off his previous record clocking 9:14.67 in the latter.

Stevens wasn’t far behind. Though third in the 1,600, he was fewer than two seconds behind in 4:17.46 and ran 9:18.24 in the 3,200, both personal records.

Both juniors, there’s promise of more to come.

They met in seventh grade and have been challenging each other since.

“He had the advantage because when he came in he was faster,” Stevens said of their middle school beginning. “We ended up pushing each other, so I caught up a bit.”

Kopczynski said he started in fifth grade at a youth cross country race and “kept running all the way until now. I improved a little bit quicker, but then he decided he wanted to get better. He didn’t even care if it was too hard or anything. He wanted to run with me.”

Stevens improved quickly; so much so

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Chad Stevens, left, and Scott Kopczynski have provided a potent one-two punch for East Valley High School in distance running. that as freshmen, Stevens had the better race in state cross country. The next season, Kopczynski took a huge leap, finishing 12th in state and running at state in the spring, placing seventh at 3,200.

Last fall, Stevens surprised his teammate by finishing second in state while Kopczynski took fourth.

Therein lays the gist of this story.

Kopczynksi became as focused on helping his teammate succeed as he was in succeeding himself.

“I tried to motivate him,” Kopczynski said. “When he had a bad race, I was just trying to tell him it doesn’t matter, you’ve got more coming.”

Said Stevens, “Scott was the one telling me I could do that. His belief in me pushed me to believe in myself more. He went from running for himself and focused on helping me get better.”

As freshmen, the pair had jokingly made a pact that they’d finish one-two in state as seniors.

“At the time, we really didn’t believe in it as much as we do now,” Kopczynski said. “It was more of a fantasy.”

But as they continued improving, Stevens said, “We decided that we had a shot this year. It didn’t matter who was first or sec-

ond, but that we did it.” since, including University and Mead beFreshmen dreams became reality a year fore arriving at West Valley at the behest of sooner than they anticipated with a year of then-Eagles coach Jim McLachlan. cross country and track remaining. They A sprinter himself, producing speedwill up the training ante over the summer sters is a natural, evident in the way the and Kopczynski said the Eagles dominated the short plan is to finish 1-2 in all races this year in winning three races, not just once as Great Northern League CV NOTEBOOK they did this year. and district. He assists ONLINE the complementary sport, Don’t count them out. football.

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Knights girls finished fourth in state.

“It’s never too late as long Allred won the javelin with a throw of as you figure it out,” Wallace said.

135-feet, 7-inches and the discus at 127-7 He began coaching at camps even as a accounting for half their points. youngster, and it went from there as area The boys didn’t have a corner on the dis- coaches sought him out while he worked at tance market. Sophomore Brittany Aquino jobs such as Pepsi Cola. finished second at 11:04.06, a 17-second “I’ve been pretty blessed and fortunate improvement on her 3,200 season best, and with the (athletes) I have,” said the man was third in the 1,600 at 5:01.22 an 11-sec- whose Eagles picked up State 2A points ond improvement. in the high hurdles (Marcus Jackson and Alex Rankin high jumped 5-2 and fin- Mack Baxter) and two relays. ished fourth.

Sophomore Zech Herford set a school record 10.92 100 yard dash this spring, Sprinters shine at West Valley breaking Terrence Duke’s year-old mark by It took Vic Wallace time to become an educator, but the former high school and .03. Duke’s brother Tevin, like Baxter, has translated speed into long jump excellence. college athlete has always been a teacher.

West Valley’s head track coach earned his degree in 2013, some 35 years after he graduated from North Central, played football and ran track at Spokane Falls Community College and University of Idaho.

But he’s assisted at various levels from community college to several local schools

“For me, the kids who come out for track are pretty good athletes with speed to boot,” said their coach.

He considers himself foremost a technician who teaches efficiency. He tailors workouts to each runner’s specific gift.

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EV standout honored as Major League pick Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles, Gage Burland likely to opt for college

By Mike Vlahovich

CURRENT CONTRIBUTOR

Second-generation East Valley athlete Gage Burland comes from good stock.

His dad, Zach, was a multi-sport Knight.

His mother, Chrissy (Ham), was a threesport performer and state placing high jumper at EV. And now Gage, selected last month in the 26th round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Baltimore Orioles, has become the first EV baseball player in 29 years to be drafted by a big league club. The other, Troy Cunningham, an eighth round pick in 1985, was, like Burland, a pitcher.

“It kind of did surprise me,” Burland said. “I didn’t think I was going to get drafted this year.”

Not that he figures to sign this summer, unless the price is right. Rather, it’s more likely that he’ll be at least a couple years at Gonzaga University before the draft comes calling again.

“As of now, I’m going to college,” said the future Bulldog. “What’s cool is I can be draft eligible after my sophomore year.”

As pitchers go, Burland is a novice. He didn’t begin throwing seriously until he was a high school sophomore, yet it’s the position professional baseball scouts are most interested in. He said he was clocked as high as 94 miles per hour on his fastball while being scouted last summer.

“He did get a late start,” said East Valley coach John Phelan, who saw him touch

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“What works for one athlete doesn’t work for another,” he says. “Sprint coaches have an eye to make athletes faster, and I would like to think I am that person.”

It wasn’t all speed. The Eagles’ Brendon Algeier and Josh Miller were state pole vault placers and, like most of the team, return next year.

Taking it for “Grant-ed” If there were a sure thing at the State 1B track tournament last month it was Grant Marchant.

The Valley Christian distance standout

93 MPH on a radar gun. “When I first met him, he was a super hard thrower who didn’t know where the ball was going. He didn’t embrace the whole pitching thing.

He wanted to be a hitter.”

Burland doesn’t disagree: “I was all outfield and hitting before that.”

But Phelan, who pitched professionally for a year, recognized his potential before high school.

“He was way different than most kids,” he said. “He threw significantly harder and was very fluid, very athletic in his approach to throwing. I informed him he would be on the mound significantly more. He started to embrace it.”

Phelan doesn’t remember anything significant that he said or did, adding that “when he saw what he could do, the light bulb went on.”

Having athletic parents naturally meant that the youngster would be introduced to sports growing up. Burland began playing baseball at age 4 and was on the traveling Spokane Club Dodgers by 12.

But he was torn between football — with soft hands and speed he was an outstanding receiver for the Knights — and baseball, eventually gravitating to the latter.

“Football is fun and I wanted to play it,” he said, “but I always wanted to play in the major leagues.”

Burland didn’t plan on it being as a pitcher. His dad was a shortstop and wanted him to play infield as well.

“I wasn’t into that,” he said, noting he played some infield for EV. “The outfield is where I feel more comfortable.”

He considers himself a contact hitter and figures to play both outfield and pitcher at GU. But it is as a pitcher that the pros profiled in a previous issues of The Current didn’t disappoint, producing another trifecta and four total medals for the thirdplace finishing team.

He won the 800 in 1:57.97, 1,600 in 1:57.97 and 3,200 in 10:20.04 giving him 10 first places in 12 distance races over a four-year career. He also was a member of the winning 1,600 relay, earning his 15th medal overall.

Valley Christian finished third as a team, With James Sagalia in the 400 and Michael Campbell in the 800 providing the other points. Julia Vorobyev placed fifth in the 3,200 and sixth in the 800.

Scotties standout excels Freeman’s Max Axtell won the 400 in 49.74 at the State 1A meet, finished fourth

Valley’s venerable ball league still has lots to offer

By Mike Vlahovich THE FINAL POINT

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Gage Burland, formerly a standout picture for East Valley High School, was drafted last month by the Baltimore Orioles. have shown interest.

One of the reasons he wasn’t drafted higher, Phelan learned, is that this year’s draft included an inordinate number of hard throwers, with 100 reaching 95 mph or higher. The 6-foot-2 Burland is still a physical work-in-progress, currently in a conditioning program to get stronger and gain weight.

“Spokane-wise, it’s been quite a while since anyone threw (as hard as Burland).

His changeup is pretty good and his curveball is really good. It’s late-breaking and he throws it pretty hard,” Phelan said. “With another 50, 60, 70 innings, he’s going to get better at GU. … I think he has a huge upside. I’ll be super-curious to see where it takes him.” in the 100 and ran on placing relay teams.

Titans score in 3A Two University tracksters earned points at the 3A state meet. Patrick Miranne in the 800 and pole vaulter Daniel Martin both took seventh.

Clarification This year’s University boys tennis team isn’t the only team to excel in the Greater Spokane League, as an article in last month’s Current attested. In 1990, the Titans were undefeated in winning the GSL title and sent two singles player and one doubles team to region as a 4A classification team. This year’s 3A district champs and regional qualifiers had finished second in the GSL during regular season.

My driveway may seem an unlikely place to meet and discuss baseball, but Bill Kreider and I have spent countless hours chatting up America’s pastime.

Kreider runs the venerable Spokane Valley Baseball League, and we reminisce about an institution that once was the local David. But even David couldn’t smite down today’s Goliath — competition from other leagues and select teams and, in particular, baseball apathy.

“About 15 years ago, we maxed out at 103 teams with 15 kids on a team,” Kreider explained.

Today, that number stands at 40 teams and about two-thirds fewer players.

The self-proclaimed baseball nut listens to sports talk radio commentators who say they are told baseball is simply too boring for today’s athletes.

“It’s really sad for me as a baseball guy to see fewer people playing,” Kreider says.

A certain number are pilfered by the proliferation of all-star teams and leagues out there.

“It’s unrealistic baseball,” Kreider weighs in. “They pay $1,800 dollars and don’t know the (fundamentals).”

There was a time Valley baseball taught everyone out here the “fundies.”

Perusing old Spokane Valley Heralds, as near as I can tell, the Valley Junior Baseball League opened for business in 1949 with six teams made up of kids age 16 and under. As it grew, they were identified by the neighborhoods that identified the Valley — Orchard Avenue, Millwood, Trentwood, Otis Orchards, Greenacres, Veradale, Opportunity and Dishman.

By 1955, the year I played, there were two leagues: Juniors for high schoolers and Pee Wees for the rest. It meant fifth graders like me joined eighth graders, leaving scant, if any, playing time for we youngsters. A football-sized group of us sardines, packed in the back of a truck, drove to various locations then watched the older boys play. If we were fortunate, we scrubs might get a few innings in a non-league contest.

A younger Midget league was created the

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next year — bad timing for me, just right for my fourth grade brother. He played through his senior year in high school.

By the 1970s when I started coaching, Spokane Valley Baseball had grown to 66 teams in the three leagues. Spokane County Parks and Recreation paid for a director and championship trophies.

The advent of Pony, coach pitch and tee ball in the 1980s-90s grew the league to its peak. But decline became inevitable with the competition from other sports, whose coaches urged kids specialize.

Youth baseball players have numerous avenues: Pony, Little League, Babe Ruth, American Legion and all-star travel teams seeking competition away from Spokane.

Fully half of this year’s Spokane Valley Baseball is coach pitch and tee ball. Only Pee Wee and Midget leagues remain. It’s sad. Having coached in the league 20 years, I’m an advocate for SVB. The first four years I coached ran from 1972-75, after I bought a house across from Opportunity Elementary and was footloose and fancy-free. Like in my youth, players packed into the bed of the Herald’s Jeep (can’t do that today), and we’d truck down to Dairy Queen at Sprague and Bowdish after a game. I’d give each player 50 cents for a treat. They picked up the difference if they wanted a banana split.

I coached my sons Jared and Brett from 1987 through 2002. You played every player equally by then, and I discovered as a result that even the least talented surprised you in the clutch.

I had grandparents tell me I was the “worst coach they’d ever seen” and the next year those same grandparents say I was the “best coach they’d ever seen.” Amazing what a winning team and grandson who played a key role can do. Virtually every member of that 1974 team played sports in high school.

Those were unforgettable times. Hopefully, I taught players something about baseball and was a positive influence.

Valley Baseball is woven into the fabric of an area that has gone from neighboring communities to an incorporated city.

It would be sinful for a 65-year institution to go the way of the wrecking ball of such progress.

Spokane Valley Baseball still has much to offer and not necessarily as just a recreational sport.

So Bill Kreider, baseball lifer, plugs away against all odds to keep the Spokane Valley Baseball League relevant, saying at one of our driveway confabs, he doesn’t plan on it ending under his watch.

Mike Vlahovich is a longtime Spokane Valley sportswriter and member of the Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame Scroll of Honor.

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By Kynlee Dub

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“You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” — John Wooden There are a lot of different ways that you can take the word generosity. This quote is a good representation of what it means because you aren’t generous just so that you can get something in return; you do it because you want to help someone out.

There are three ways to show generosity: time, treasure and talent. When I think of true generosity, there are a few people in the community who come to mind. They give their time, money and knowledge just to help other people, and they cover all of the three aspects of generosity. In the small community where I live, the same people are continuously giving, and I think that to be truly generous you cannot just be sporadic in your generosity. It is something you do all the time; it becomes a habit.

Just the other day, I came across a great example of generosity. I am incredibly lucky to have a very generous best friend.

She was taking her state test, and I was having a pretty rough day. I told her about it, and while I don’t recommend doing this, she rushed through her test just so that she could see me 4th period and make sure I was OK. She was willing to drop everything to help me out, and that showed generosity. She wasn’t worried about how she would do on her test; she was just worried about me. She didn’t

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do it for me to say thank you; she did it because she really cared.

Generosity is a gift of the heart, and in many ways I think it is connected to love. In the words of Olaf from “Frozen,” “Love is putting other people’s needs before your own.” That is what generosity is all about: recognizing other’s needs, and helping them before you help yourself.

The biggest issue with generosity is that most people think that it is the giving of material things — money, food or other objects — and this is not necessarily the case. I believe the most meaningful form of generosity are the small things, like giving your time when you are in a hurry, your ear to listen when you want to talk or helping to make a friend’s day better even if you are not having the best day either.

Generosity is quiet. It isn’t for the recognition or the thanks. It is selfless and even small. The smallest form of generosity could end up making someone’s day a whole lot better. Anyone can be generous.

You may only have one of the three branches of generosity to give, but sometimes that makes you more generous, because you are giving all you have. Generosity is giving what you can, and expecting nothing in return.

It is my opinion that generosity is not something you are just born with. Anyone can learn it, but the easiest way to learn it is by example. Look for and recognize the people in your community whom you think embody generosity, and if you try to replicate their actions, soon it becomes second nature.

My advice is to start small and do little things like taking the time to hold a door open, helping an older person cross the street or, my favorite, flashing a smile to someone in the hallway. These actions may not seem like much, but I guarantee you will improve someone’s day, and that means something.

I think we hold the trait generosity in such high esteem because it really is a thankless virtue, and you only do it because you really want to help. You really want good for the other person.

If everyone was trying to improve the lives of everyone else, think of what a great place this could be.

Kynlee Dub recently finished her freshman year at Tekoa High School. Her activities include captaining her basketball team, raising steers for her FFA project and riding her dirt bike. She wrote this column as part of a series highlighting the PACE trait of the month. The trait for July is generosity.

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