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FULL CIRCLE BARLOWS CV TEAMS FOR NEW GES MURAL TRACES PREPPING FOR PRINCIPAL LL HISTORY FALL SUCCESS PAGE 14 PAGE 31 PAGE 34 2 • SEPTEMBER 2014 NEWS The Splash Taking stock in A Cup of Joe the Market Parker was born and raised in the Spo- kane area, graduating from Gonzaga Prep Parker has served integral in 1990. She earned her degree from East- role with LL Farmers ern Washington University and taught for two years in Nevada before moving back Market since 2002 to the Inland Northwest in 2002. She has called Liberty Lake home since then, a By Craig Howard place she describes as “a great community SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR to be a part of.” In addition to the market, When it began in 2002, the Liberty Lake her calendar is consistently full of outdoor Farmers Market featured a humble collec- events, particularly the movies and con- certs in Pavillion Park each summer. tion of vendors gathered in a cheerful space SPLASH PHOTO BY CRAIG HOWARD along Meadowwood Lane. Holli Parker has been with the Liberty Lake Farmers Market since it started in 2002. The In her second stint as market manager, Parker is responsible for an array of duties, Holli Parker served as the venue’s manag- Spokane native and Liberty Lake resident currently serves as the market manager. including map/vendor layout and logis- er in those fledgling years, coordinating the tics, answering emails, event coordination lineup and schedule each Saturday while The idea for the outdoor galleria sprang civic identity. and communicating with vendors outside managing to sell bread from Cobblestone from Parker’s mother, Susan Parker, and A staple on the market’s board of direc- market day. Onsite Manager Mike Durkin Bakery in one of the booths along market her uncle, Jim Frank, CEO of Greenstone tors since the start, Parker took a hiatus as oversees the market each Saturday. row. Since then, the market has entrenched Homes, who grew up in the West Central itself as one of the region’s most popular area of Spokane and recalled traveling to market manager from 2008 to 2011. She The Splash caught up with Parker recent- gathering places, running from mid-May the produce stands of the Spokane Val- has taught at nearby Greenacres Elemen- ly to talk about the market’s latest season, to mid-October and showcasing nearly 50 ley as kids. Frank had also seen the suc- tary since 2006 and has a son, daughter- the future of the venue and the challenges vendors hawking everything from artisan cess of neighborhood markets in Seattle in-law and granddaughter who live in of coordinating a moveable feast. breads to flowers to locally grown produce. to rally community spirit and a sense of Liberty Lake. See MARKET, page 4

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Exp. 9/30/14. 4 • SEPTEMBER 2014 The Splash NEWS Q: You had 10 new vendors join your MARKET lineup this year, half-a-dozen of whom Continued from page 2 represent area farms. How important is it for the market to be a showcase for lo- You served as manager when cal produce? Q. the market was established in A: We are so privileged in this area to 2002. What do you remember have amazing farms and farmers! What is about that first year? better than local? Showcasing local pro- duce allows our farmers to get their prod- Our first year was fun. We uct out there. It also allows for our cus- A. only had six vendors and a lot tomers to talk and connect with the folks of rain. It seemed to rain ev- who are growing their food. Our farmers ery day in May and June of that year. We are so knowledgeable. They are available would all huddle together under the cano- for any questions you may have, from how pies to keep warm, running from car to the things are grown to how to prepare what booth to stay dry. It shows how amazing you’re buying for dinner. this community is that customers came in Q: You took a break from being man- spite of the weather. ager for several years when Angela Pi- Q: What were some of the keys to get- zelo was at the helm. How is the market ting the word out about the new venue in different now from when you first man- Liberty Lake and how did you try to dis- aged things? tinguish yourself from the competition? A: Since the beginning of the market, we A: When we started, the only other mar- are much bigger — from six vendors to 49 ket in the area was the downtown Spokane this season. I feel that we have learned over market. Ours was the first neighborhood the years, through a lot of trial and error, market in the area. We wanted not just what works for us and what doesn’t. We a place to grab groceries, but a place to had a vision of what we wanted from the enjoy. A place where the community can beginning. Having that vision makes de- come shop, eat and connect. cisions easier to make. The market board Q: How did you and your fellow orga- is more hands on now than we have ever nizers decide on the site of the market? been. Each member has taken on a task. Do you feel the location has worked out In the beginning a lot was done by one or well over the years? two people. The board consists of farmers, crafters, producers and community mem- A: We were fortunate enough to have bers. Having all those areas represented Greenstone as a supporter of the market. helps us stay well rounded. The Liberty Building parking lot was the perfect place. There is plenty of parking. Q: How has the construction of Town The “island” is a great centerpiece for cus- Square Park affected the market this tomers to sit and relax, eat and talk with year? their neighbors. The circular nature to our A: As a resident, I am very excited to layout allows for a great flow to all the ven- see the Town Square come to life. It’s go- dors. ing to be a great addition to our city. As Q: What have been some of your im- the person who needed to set up the map pressions of the 2014 rendition of the for vendor placement, it was a challenge. market since it opened on May 17? We met as a board many times trying to decide how things would look this year. A: The market has been as amazing as Ultimately, it was not and has not been an always. Attendance continues to grow, issue. We were able to set up as we have with our loyal customers as well as new in years past. It has been fun watching the faces. Our vendors have been great about progress. 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He was the 18000 block of East Boone Avenue arrested for violating a no contact order • Fraud — At 5:55 p.m. July 23, LLPD International runway model, Dani Lundquist for criminal trespass and possession of and booked into the Spokane County Jail. Hair done on-location by Karen Pagliaro received a report of fraud at the 1100 block stolen property. An officer observed the • Blocking vehicle — At 5:26 p.m. Aug. Scott Martinez Photography of North Homestead Drive. Complainant re- man at a location with a “for rent” sign in 5, LLPD responded to East Country Vista ported she was contacted by a man claim- the front yard where he proceeded to pick Drive and North Liberty Lake Road for a 921-5663 ing to be a special agent for the IRS who up a backpack full of items from near the blocking vehicle. An officer observed the advised she and her husband had been SPECIALIZING IN HAIR COLOUR garage. Upon contact, he dropped his bag, vehicle was abandoned in the left turn lane MONDAY-SATURDAY • BY APPT. ONLY audited and found to owe $5,888 in back which spilled open revealing tools and of the road. A male approached the officer taxes, which would need to be paid im- other miscellaneous items. It was found and said the registered owner’s brother mediately in order to prevent incarceration. the bicycle the man was riding had been had ran towards him, handed him the keys The complainant was instructed to put the stolen earlier this year and was reported to the vehicle, and asked that he try and funds on reloadit cards and give the “spe- “ at an estimated $600 loss at the time. start the vehicle as it died on him. The IT’S THE cial agent” the card numbers so he could • Another theft — At 9:56 a.m. Aug. officer made contact with the registered retrieve the funds. The complainant did so, 2, LLPD responded to the 1200 block of owner and told him to retrieve the vehicle ” purchasing a total of seven cards holding LAW North Liberty Lake Road for a theft. A before it was towed. After a period of time $950 each. After giving the “agent” this in- female was seen leaving the store with had passed, the registered owner was formation, he instructed her to put another approximately $380.18 in goods. An em- contacted again to retrieve the vehicle, but $8,000 on reloadit cards in order to stop ployee chased the subject down the road- never came so the vehicle was towed. the warrants for her and her husband’s way, but lost sight of her near the Home • Assault and robbery — A 19-year-old arrest that had already been issued. She Depot parking lot. The subject was known Spokane man was arrested at 6:48 p.m. purchased another eight reloadit cards and to law enforcement, however, and contact Aug. 7 at the 1200 block of North Liberty loaded $8,000 on them before furnishing was made at her residence. The subject Lake Road for second degree robbery and the information to the agent. When an of- advised law enforcement she would come assault. Officers responded to a report ficer tried to contact the number provided into the department to turn herself in; that three males were involved in the by the “special agent,” he reached a generic however, she did not do so, so charges theft of alcohol from the store, and it was voicemail. 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Before You Plan To Dig 25, LLPD responded to the 1200 block was apprehended after leaving the store • Theft and chase — At 11:02 p.m. Aug. of North Liberty Lake Road for a theft. with approximately $376.97 in alcohol 8, LLPD responded to the 1200 block of Complainant reported a male had run out www.CallBeforeYouDig.org and other goods and was booked into the North Liberty Lake Road for a theft. Officers of the store and gotten into a vehicle after Spokane County Jail. arrived on scene to find the vehicle with the stealing $115.77 in alcohol. • Violation of order — A 29-year-old suspect and passenger inside fleeing from • Malicious mischief — A 30-year-old Spokane Valley man was arrested at 11:07 1-800-424-5555 the scene toward a local business. 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Child abuse or neglect 1 had been parked in the lot at the location Reported by the Liberty Lake Police • Transient camp — At 4:01 p.m. Aug. Citizen assist 4 for close to three hours. Officers arrived Citizen dispute 1 Department July 21 to Aug. 25 12, LLPD responded to East Country Vista and spoke to the driver, who said she Counterfeiting/forgery 1 Assault 1 Drive and North Henry Road for destruc- didn’t want to leave with the passenger Deceased person 2 Criminal trespass 1 tion of property and vandalism. A com- as she felt concerned for her safety, so Disorderly conduct 1 Driving without license 2 plainant reported a transient camp had had pulled over into a public place. The Domestic violence 1 DUI 3 been erected near the substation near passenger was found to have warrants for Drug possession 1 DWLS 18 that intersection, and there was clothing, false statements, obstructing law enforce- DUI 4 Expired registration 5 papers and graffiti on the metal compart- ment and domestic violence harassment. Fraud 1 Failure to use child restraint 1 ments. LLPD said officers will be patrolling He was arrested and booked into the Fugitive 5 Failure to yield 1 this area frequently. Spokane County Jail. Harassment 2 Following too close 1 • Drug arrest — A 50-year-old Spokane • Alcohol theft and threat — At 10:29 Juvenile runaway 1 Ignition interlocks 1 Valley woman was arrested at 7:43 p.m. p.m. Aug. 18, LLPD responded to the 1200 Lost or found property 7 Improper pass on left 1 Aug. 13 at the 1300 block of North Lib- block of North Liberty Lake Road for a Malicious mischief 2 Liability insurance 5 erty Lake Road for drug possession and a robbery. A complainant reported a female Message delivered 2 Malicious mischief 1 warrant. Officers made contact with the had put a $7.99 bottle of alcohol in her Missing person 1 Minor in poss/control alcohol 2 occupants of a vehicle after it was reported purse and tried to leave the store. When Not classified 6 No splash aprons/fenders 1 as suspicious. It was learned through speak- she was stopped, a male came up to the Property damage 2 Passing in no passing zone 1 ing with one of the male subjects involved complainant and hit him in the head Property theft 11 Speeding 19 that the female occupant provided false with a bottle before saying, “You’re lucky Possession of stolen property 1 Theft 2 information to officers. She reportedly I don’t have a gun.” Both subjects were Robbery 2 Use of cell phone 5 placed a baggie of heroin down the front able to flee; however, the surveillance Suspicious person/circumstance 6 Violation of protection order 1 of her pants prior to officer contact. 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He said the By Craig Howard district fully understands that “every stu- SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR nual retreat on Aug. 19. bond that will be on the ballot next Febru- dent learns differently” and said alterna- ary, saying that passage “can set up a huge The city of Liberty Lake is not sit- Spanning nearly four hours, the an- tive programs like SV Tech, Barker High traffic and sod success for our kids.” A district win would ting still when it comes to traffic on nual discussion of the most pressing city School and online opportunities “serve as likely mean construction of a new K-2 ele- Appleway Avenue. matters was divided into two workshop different pathways of learning for kids.” segments, with council focusing on long- mentary school in Liberty Lake to the east At the Aug. 5 City Council meet- term projects and policy discussions first, of the new Liberty Lake Ballfields, Small Trailhead facility ing, the governing board heard an followed by a budget workshop. said. He said CVSD continued to explore The aging structure that serves as the update on ideas to address the grow- potential sites for a new middle school in welcome mat to the Trailhead at Liberty ing dilemma of snags on the east/ CVSD Liberty Lake and noted that the expansion Lake golf course received its share of scru- west thoroughfare, particularly dur- Central Valley School District Super- of Evergreen Middle School with a ‘yes’ tiny on Aug. 19 as council continued to ing peak commuting times. City intendent Ben Small began the series of vote next February would expand that contemplate the future of the building and Engineer Andrew Staples described workshop conversations by providing an school’s boundary to the east. The shift the valuable parcel of land it calls home. how an upgrade to the traffic signal would mean protecting the boundary of at Appleway and Liberty Lake Road update of the district’s five-year strategic Council did reach a consensus that plan, covering 2014 to 2018. Small said Greenacres Middle School and keeping would help expedite the flow of ve- it wanted to maintain ownership of the hicles despite a considerable pricetag. CVSD and the city shared a priority of more Liberty Lake-based students near property, though Council Member Bob “community building,” pointing to the re- home. Moore expressed concern that, with lim- Installed close to 30 years ago, the cent construction of the Liberty Lake Ball- Passing another capital facilities initia- ited room to expand, “it would be very dif- signal would require a significant fields on land once owned by the district tive in 2018 or 2019, Small said, would ficult to develop on that site.” overhaul costing in the neighbor- and sold to the city as an illustration. hood of $200,000 to $250,000, Staples allow CVSD to move ahead with con- “I think we need to decide what sort of Small said the district will emphasize struction of a new high school on Henry said. Features like a flashing yellow business we want to be in there,” Moore light — facilitating right-hand turns “breaking down barriers to learning” Road and 16th Avenue that would house said. while “creating systems in every class- students from Liberty Lake. The inventory to the I-90 onramp — would be pos- Others, like Langford, postulated that sible with new technology. room that the district supports.” He said of three high schools would mean an equal the plot shouldn’t necessarily be confined students “should understand their career distribution of around 1,400 students at Refurbishing the signal “would not to its current use, saying options like a bat- pursuit before leaving high school” and each campus. eliminate the backup, but help,” City ting cage and putt-putt golf could be vi- Administrator Katy Allen said. able. In other news from the capital “Is it our thought that this is always just projects front, council authorized going to stay golf?” Langford questioned. Mayor Steve Peterson on Aug. 5 to YouYou SaveSave inin SeptemberSeptember Council Member Hugh Severs said it move ahead with the purchase of would be important to gauge community grass sod at the Liberty Lake Ball- feedback on the future of the land while fields, currently under construction. PERGOLA Council Member Dan Dunne emphasized The abundance of rocky terrain in the FREE that Trailhead represents an accessible outfield of both diamonds, as well as SALE! venue for golfers of varying skill levels. the goal to have the venue ready for ESTIMATES “This is an open space gesture,” Dunne next baseball season, contributed to said. “It’s entertainment and an amenity the decision. The contract with Des- for our community. To replace it with ert Green Turf runs $33,222.21 and Uncommon Customer Service includes a $1,500 contingency to be buildings or impervious surface would do managed by staff. • Decks an injustice.” • Roof covers Council had discussed the instal- Council Member Shane Brickner went lation of artificial turf at the venue • Pergolas one step further, saying the loss of Trail- last year, but the additional cost of • Railings head “would be devastating.” • Frame sets only $350,000 proved to be a deterrent. Most around the dais agreed that taking • Combination projects The city has budgeted $885,000 for on debt to fund improvements at the site • Pre-built packages the ballfields in 2014. With bids for would be a reasonable option. The city is- the project coming in lower than • DIY project help sued a $2.4 million bond to buy Trailhead expected, Finance Director R.J. Ste- • And more! in 2002, a note that will be paid off in 2017. venson said the cost of the outfield “With a good revenue stream, it’s just a sod could be absorbed. transfer of cash,” said Mayor Steve Peter- son, who led the charge to purchase the “Liberty Lake’s course when it was still known as Valley penditures like golf are often the first as- Deck Builder View. pect of a personal budget to be jettisoned when the economy falters. of Choice” “For growth in the future, you have to invest,” Brickner added. City Administrator Katy Allen said with Composite decks from council reaching a general consensus to $27 per sq. ft. installed While Langford acknowledged that move forward in some fashion at Trail- the city “could take on a predetermined Cedar decks from 208-691-4345 head, the issue could be brought up for a amount of debt” for Trailhead renova- workshop at a future meeting. $18 per sq. ft. installed www.CDADeck.com tions, he reminded his colleagues that “to “This at least gives us a foundation of (PRICING GOOD THROUGH SEPTEMBER) WA Lic# COEURDA862JJ • ID Lic# RCE37087 provide for the future, it has to be a cash resource.” He noted that recreational ex- See COUNCIL, page 9 The Splash SEPTEMBER 2014 • 9 NEWS COUNCIL IN THE BOOKS, • Council authorized Mayor Steve Pe- On the Docket (September) Continued from page 8 terson to facilitate a contract for up to • Council will recap the discussions $6,000 covering electrical work at the what we’d like to do,” Peterson said. ON THE DOCKET and outcomes from the retreat on Aug. 19 Rocky Hill barn. The site at the east-end at its Sept. 2 meeting, as well as adopt a I-502 moratorium A look back and ahead at news park will be used for storage of municipal resolution on the priorities it established parks and recreation equipment. Police Chief Brian Asmus provided an from Liberty Lake City Hall for 2015. update on the city’s moratorium related • Planning and Building Services Man- • A workshop is scheduled for Sept. 2 to the sale, processing and production of By Craig Howard ager Amanda Tainio provided an over- on updates to the 2015 budget. SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR view of the annual amendment process marijuana on Aug. 19. Council voted on • Council is expected to award the con- to the city’s Comprehensive Plan and De- July 15 to continue the temporary ban for In the Books (August) tract for pedestrian crossing enhance- another six months as the end of the first velopment Code scheduled for consider- ments on Sept. 2. moratorium, established in January, ap- • Liberty Lake Police Chief Brian As- ation by council on Sept. 16. This year’s • A special meeting will be held on proached. mus presided over the badge ceremony agenda includes a proposal to alter the and swearing in of Officer Austin Brant- comprehensive land use map and zoning Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. at City Hall to discuss Asmus pointed out that Liberty Lake ingham and Sergeant Darin Morgan on designation on a 13.1-acre parcel of land feedback from the city signage survey and “is not alone in our moratorium” con- Aug. 5. Brantingham started with LLPD along Sprague Avenue and Henry Road to gauge council input on the options pre- nected to I-502 that passed statewide in as an intern from Eastern Washington from the current R-1 single-family resi- sented. November 2012 by a 56-percent margin. University in 2004 and has served as a re- dential status to M-2, community center • A field allocation meeting will be held The initiative failed among voters in Lib- serve officer since 2005. Morgan has been mixed use. at 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at City Hall for groups erty Lake. with the department as an officer since interested in reserving space at the Lib- • Looking ahead to the deadline for a “The majority of the cities have some- 2007. erty Lake Ballfields for 2015. thing in place,” Asmus said. new regional solid waste management • City Council heard an update on the contract this fall, City Administrator Katy • A workshop is scheduled at the Sept. Wenatchee and Fife are both being chal- HUB Sports Center from Phil Cham- Allen said the city should have proposals 16 council meeting to explore utility tax lenged in court over their respective mor- plin, the facility’s executive director. The from both Spokane County and Waste options. atoriums. The case in Fife will be heard multi-use venue in west Liberty Lake Management for council consideration • A resolution on the Lakemore addi- Aug. 29. has seen attendance increase from just by early September. tion final plat will be discussed on Sept. under 100,000 in 2010 to nearly 165,000 Asmus referred to a recent decision by • Allen said the city “understands the 16. the Spokane Valley City Council stipulat- last year. The once financially embattled site has covered operating expenses for concerns and is exploring the options” re- • An open public hearing will be held ing that marijuana retail operations in mu- lated to the proposal of 70 ground-source on the city’s 2014 comprehensive plan nicipal boundaries cannot be within 1,000 the last four years and has been able to set aside funds in a capital reserve fund heat pumps at the Lakemore residential and development code amendment pro- feet of a trail. I-502 spells out buffer zones property in the eastern section of Liberty cess. Closed public hearings will be held within the same distance of schools and for the past two-and-a-half years. Cham- Lake. While the Department of Ecology on a zone change related to the compre- libraries. plin said the HUB generated an estimated $5 million for the local economy from has been named the regulatory agency for hensive plan and development code as Council expressed interest in imple- out-of-town visitors in 2013. He also an- the project, the city is conducting a State well as the River Crossing North prelimi- menting the trail limits in Liberty Lake. nounced the start of a $3.9 million capital Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review nary plat. Peterson pointed out that with the abun- campaign to purchase the nearly 67,000 of the project which, some say, presents • The city will announce a proclama- dance of walkways, bike paths and side- square feet building and provide an en- a potential risk to the Spokane Valley- tion declaring Sept. 8-14, “Diaper Need walks in the city, such a ruling would ef- dowment for operating expenses. Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. Awareness Week.” fectively preclude any marijuana-related business from functioning within munici- pal limits. Food trucks Options for Liberty Lake could include we’ve been able to accomplish,” Allen “If you take the 1,000-foot delineation, Allen said the city has received around holding some form of lottery each year to said. you’ve effectively banned it,” the mayor a dozen requests to operate mobile food determine the mobile food permits issued Upcoming projects include a major said. trucks within city limits. Currently, such within city limits. Severs stressed that the renovation of Appleway Avenue in 2015. city needs to maintain the ability to revoke Langford emphasized that city leaders vendors need to be connected to a com- City Engineer Andrew Staples told council a permit if vendors create issues with traf- “have moral laws to uphold” despite the munity event to set up shop in Liberty on Tuesday that if a proposed upgrade of fic congestion or impact visibility on city implementation of I-502. Lake. streets. The city must also grapple with the traffic signal on Appleway and Liberty “When people come up to you and say, “I want to see how you want to manage the issue of vendors on public vs. private Lake Road was not included in the budget ‘Would you please not allow this,’ we have this moving forward,” Allen told council. property. for next year, it would be included in the a right to represent those people who don’t proposal for separate improvements on Allen noted that in the city of Spokane, Allen said there has been talk of reduc- want any part of it,” he said. Liberty Lake Road in 2016. mobile vendors are required to secure a ing the permit fee for food trucks from Council agreed to move ahead on an 30-day permit and renew it after expira- $450 to $75. Pending council approval, The budgetary wish list for 2015 in- ordinance that would establish criminal tion. Spokane County requires such busi- the change would take effect at the start of cludes, among other things, a permanent repercussions for minors consuming mar- nesses to have a food handler’s permit as 2015. concession structure at Pavillion Park, well as supplies like fire extinguishers and floor repair at City Hall, an additional po- ijuana, not simply possessing the drug. As- “I think it’s something we definitely garbage cans. Other regulations include a mus said the department would utilize an need to address and put some parameters lice officer and bringing back Liberty Lake limit to the hours of operation and main- officer trained in drug recognition to deal in place,” Kaminskas said. Days. Moore added that he would like to with such cases. taining an established distance from “brick see cost proposals for lighting on the Trail- “My main goal is to protect our kids,” and mortar” restaurants. Budget workshop head Golf Course as well as charger outlets said Mayor Pro Tem Cris Kaminskas. Allen brought up the case of the White The final portion of the retreat featured for electric cars. The city will tune into the results of the House Grill, which until recently main- a review of capital projects starting with When it came to topics of emphasis for Fife case later this month before making tained a presence outside the Liberty Lake the Liberty Lake Ballfields, which wrapped 2015, council members chimed in with a decision on the current moratorium. In Portal. She said the business operated due up construction on Aug. 14. The summer’s their top two picks. While recommenda- the meantime, Asmus and City Attorney to the fact it “has discussed a permanent other high-profile project, Town Square tions like a new senior center and the Ap- Sean Boutz will be exploring the proposed building with the city” and has a tempo- Park, is slated for completion in the mid- pleway signal upgrade made the list, the trail boundaries. Council might also con- rary building permit in place. dle to latter part of this month. vast majority mentioned the Trailhead fa- sider interim zoning regulations related to “They have a year to build a permanent “I think there’s been a lot of positive re- cility and a new aquatic center as the city’s I-502 activities. structure,” Allen said. sponse from the community about what most significant priorities. 10 • SEPTEMBER 2014 The Splash NEWS Town Square Park, ballfields wrapping up construction By Craig Howard Town Square Park was identified as a SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR top priority by City Council at its retreat You could say it’s been a winning season last summer. Allen provided the governing for capital projects in Liberty Lake. board with a history of the property that September, noting that the comprehensive Town Square Park and the Liberty Lake plan established in 2003 included mention Ballfields, two long-awaited additions to the of “a public presence in the central business city’s greenspace inventory, have sprung up district.” this summer, turning once bleak, weed-rid- den plots into future municipal landmarks. The city purchased 6.4 acres in the center of town along Meadowwood Lane in 2005 “Overall, both projects have gone ex- for $1.75 million. A plan later emerged to tremely well,” said City Administrator Katy build a community center and library on Allen. “The contractors have done a good the site, although a $9.8 million bond to job, and we’ve all worked together to stay fund the idea failed resoundingly at the bal- on budget and on schedule. I know that our lot in April 2008. The project suffered -an mayor and Council are looking forward to SPLASH PHOTO BY CRAIG HOWARD other setback last year when a state grant opening the Ballfields and Town Square so Town Square Park phase one is slated for completion later in September. Current work on fell through. our community can enjoy more outdoor ac- the 2-acre plot includes construction of the archway, parking lot, restroom and the addition tivities in Liberty Lake.” of sidewalks and landscaping. Council finally approved the develop- The construction crew for the Ballfields ment of a 2-acre rendition of Town Square wrapped up their work on Aug. 14. City summer, higher evaporation rates and the The CVSD Board of Directors approved the Park on May 20 by a vote of 5-1. crews are now managing grow-in of the challenge of keeping people off the grounds. sale for a symbolic $10 that November with Kaminskas said Town Square Park did recently installed turf along with the irriga- Mowing sod will also mean less wear and the understanding that the district could not garner her vote until the city “broke tion system. Allen said the expectation is to tear on equipment over the first three years buy back the land sometime over the next the project down to only address the 2-acre have both baseball diamonds ready when of maintenance. 99 years for the same amount plus the value Town Square Park and more details were the season opens next spring. The city will City Council established the budgets for of any improvements the city makes during available for that piece.” its tenure. host a field allocation meeting at 4 p.m. Town Square Park at $785,000 and $885,000 “I was not a supporter of the master plan Sept. 12 at City Hall for groups interested in for the Ballfields, respectively. Both totals CVSD Superintendent Ben Small has as- for the 6.4 acres,” Kaminskas said. “The reserving space for 2015. include design costs, construction and con- sured city leaders that the fields are compat- original plan goes back too far and is not Town Square Park is on track for comple- struction management. Allen noted that ible with any district plans to build on the relevant to what our needs are today. It's both projects “are tracking well within the tion in mid-to-late-September, Allen said. site. something the council needs to revisit.” budget that was approved by council.” Work is now underway on several aspects “This is for the betterment of our com- Peterson said the city’s representation at Last fall, it was uncertain whether the of the project, including the archway, park- munity as we move forward,” Small said. the Liberty Lake Farmers Market helped Ballfields would make it out of the munici- ing lot and restroom. Landscaping and side- generate awareness and support for the walks are also being added. The latest Fallen pal bullpen. Following an initial split vote, Mayor Steve Peterson acknowledged Town Square project. Heroes Circuit Course, funded separately however, the City Council reconvened later Small and the CVSD board as “the key to from the park construction, is scheduled to and, by a 5-2 vote, approved the base con- the Ballfields.” “It was sitting at the Market for 17 Satur- open by Veterans Day this November. tract for phase one of the Ballfields that “Second were the baseball enthusiasts like days telling our story to the community,” he said. “They rallied around the vision.” “I'm really proud of both of these proj- would include a pair of baseball diamonds, Jennifer Tomlinson and her crew as well as ects as a demonstration of progress — vis- a parking lot and paved walking path. our council,” Peterson added. The Spokane Transit Authority will con- ible, material action on the part of the city,” “The baseball fields are way overdue,” said Tomlinson, co-founder of the Eastside tribute $81,000 to the project in order to said Council Member Dan Dunne. “We've Mayor Pro Tem Cris Kaminskas. “I’ve been Little League, was part of a committee along add parking around a nearby Park and Ride gone several years now with no significant a huge supporter of this project, but I had with Allen, City Engineer Andrew Staples, transfer station. ground-up facility improvements, so these my doubts because I wasn't sure how the a handful of residents and several City “I'd say Mayor Peterson lent considerable are great to see.” rest of the council members felt, especially Council members that researched various energy to the Town Square Park project,” Savings on both projects allowed the with the amount of turnover we’ve had in options for the project. One of the initial Dunne said. “... Town Square will provide a city to add sod to the properties. Allen said the last few years.” ideas included a complex with four baseball central green space for the businesses and seeding of grass at each site was viewed as The city purchased the site from the Cen- diamonds, a multipurpose field, parking lot employees of the city, a place to pause and problematic due to high temperatures this tral Valley School District in the fall of 2012. and trails at a pricetag of $2.5 million. enjoy a sunny day.”

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Latter-day Saints. For more: 926-2660 Liberty Lake Lions Club Noon on the second will be the guest speaker. For more: www. and fourth Wednesdays of each month, Barlow’s womenexecutivesoflibertylake.com Sept. 13 | GermanFest 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 1 | Labor Day Restaurant, 1428 N. Liberty Lake Road. For more: Evergreen Fountains, 1201 N. Evergreen Road. Sept. 19 | Business Connections 869-7657 Sept. 3 | Central Valley School District Come enjoy German dancers and music, Breakfast 7 a.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. first day of school bratwursts and sauerkraut along with community Liberty Lake Municipal Library 23123 E. Sullivan. For more: www.spokanevalleychamber. Sept. 5 | Date Night with Jesus 6 p.m., tours. For more: www.evergreenfountains.com Mission Avenue. 4 p.m. Mondays, Lego club; 10:30 org Country Vista Apartments Clubhouse. Bring your a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, toddler/preschool Sept. 13 | Little Smoke: A Cigar Lover’s story time; 10:15 a.m. Fridays, baby lapsit story Sept. 25 | Women, Wine and Relaxation guitar and Bible for this Bible study of Genesis 5:30 p.m., K Salon, 16823 E. Sprague Ave. Event 5 to 9 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & time; 11 a.m. Fridays, toddler/preschool story time 1-10 on Friday nights led by Mike and Sandra This fall social is hosted by Women Executives Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. A and songs; 1 p.m. Fridays, story time and crafts for Mann. For more: 714-9122 of Liberty Lake (WELL). For more: www. ticket includes 20+ cigars, food and drinks. For preschoolers; 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Knitting Club; womenexecutivesoflibertylake.com Sept. 7 | Church in the Park 10:30 a.m., tickets and more: www.northernquest.com 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, computer classes; 2 p.m. Pavillion Park. Hosted by UpLife Church, there Sept. 18 | Meet the Librarian 6 to 8 p.m., Saturdays, kids craft. For more: 232-2510 will be a live worship band, potluck-style lunch Recurring Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission 5:45 to 7 p.m. and games for kids and youth. For more: 218- Liberty Lake Toastmasters Central Valley School board meeting 6:30 Ave. Friends of the Liberty Lake Library will host Wednesdays, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water 1648 an event to welcome new youth services librarian p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. For more: month, CVSD administration building, 19307 E. Sept. 11 | STCU Protect Your Credit Score Melanie Boerner. For more: 232-2510 208-765-8657 Cataldo, Spokane Valley. free workshop Noon to 1 p.m., Liberty Lake Sept. 18 | Liberty Lake Cub Scout Pack Senior Lunch programs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Join Liberty Lake City Council 7 p.m. on the first Party 6:30 to 8 p.m., Liberty Lake Elementary Monday through Friday, Talon Hills Senior Spokane Teachers Credit Union experts to learn and third Tuesdays of each month, City Hall, School, 23606 E. Boone Ave. Boys in first through Complex, 24950 E. Hawkstone Loop. Seniors age about the importance of a credit score, how 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. fifth grades (or 7 to 10 years old) are invited to 60 and older invited; recommended donation it’s determined, and how to keep it healthy. A come meet LL Pack 463 and hear about scouting $3.50. Liberty Lake Library Foundation meeting complimentary lunch will be provided. To RSVP or activities. For more: 255-5806 Noon the first Wednesday of each month, 23123 more: 232-2510 Spokane Valley Writer’s Group 6 p.m. the E. 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Sept. 12-13 | Cowboy Supper Shows Sept. 13 & 20 | Food 4 Thought food Garden Plaza Court. For more: 208-773-3701 Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 Spokane Bridge Road. The Liberty Lake Municipal Library board drive 8 a.m., LDS Church, across from Liberty 20th anniversary commemorative performances meeting 10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each Sept. 28 | Picnic with the Beavers 1 to 4 Lake Elementary. Volunteers are needed for this will also be held Oct. 10-11. For more: www. month, 23123 E. Mission Ave. p.m., Liberty Lake County Park, 3707 S. Zephyr drive being organized by Food 4 Thought, Liberty rockinbranch.com or 891-9016 Lake Kiwanis, Spokane Valley Partners and local Road. Join The Lands Council and Liberty Lake Liberty Lake Planning Commission 4 p.m. congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Sewer and Water District for an afternoon of fun Sept. 27 | Artist Showcase & Art Auction on the second Wednesday of each month, City learning, a beaver hike and a surprise. To RSVP or 5 p.m., CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. more: 209-2851 or www.landscouncil.org/events N. Discovery Place. During this 8th annual event, Liberty Lake SCOPE 6:30 p.m. on the first there will be a quick draw/demonstration, dinner Wednesday of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Recurring buffet, music and live auction. The SVAC will Country Vista Drive Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal award four art scholarships to Valley high school seniors in spring 2015. Tickets are $50; RSVP by Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District Library 4 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month, Sept. 22. For more: www.spokanevalleyarts.org board meeting 4 p.m. on the second Monday Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. of each month, 22510 E. Mission Ave. Sept. 27 | Heart for the Arts gala 7 Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake 6:45 a.m. p.m., Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 Wednesdays, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22510 E. 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She initially earned her undergraduate degree from LINDSAY EHLERS Whitman College, then a mas- Age ter’s in teaching from Whitworth 37 University, followed by a master’s Favorite children’s book degree for her administrative cre- growing up dential at Gonzaga University. “Chrysanthemum” “I think most interesting to me Hobby away from work about being in administration is Participating in triathlons the opportunity to support teach- Favorite childhood teacher ers in their growth,” she said. Greenacres Elementary third- grade teacher, Lynda Zachrison And that’s easy to do at Green- acres, she added. “They’re willing What people don’t know to do whatever it takes to make about me sure each student has needs meet, “I do get up at 5 a.m. and work and that makes my job really out every day.” easy.” Most inspirational person in my life She said she prioritizes being “Can I say my Mom? She’s my visible in classrooms every day very best friend. I feel like she and getting to know students and modeled for me how to love their needs. Another aspect of and take care of my own two her job is remaining knowledge- boys. She just really taught me able about research-based best a lot about perseverance and educational practices, and then always looking for the positive bringing that professional devel- in everything.” opment back to teachers, Ehlers said. SPLASH PHOTO BY TREVA LIND The school has its challenges, me. That was really important to Lindsay Ehlers stands outside Greenacres Elementary School, where she attended as a student and now however. Ehlers said Greenacres works as principal. me at the time.” is very full with between 600 and Ehlers’ love for learning pulled 650 students during the year. The her toward education as a career. staff numbers about 70 people, Retired LLES principal Linda including about 40 teachers. A Uphus said that Ehlers brought a project to renovate and expand A school homecoming strong work ethic and tenacity to Greenacres, which has open embrace and share new concepts. classrooms lacking interior walls, followed by three years as assis- At Liberty Lake Elementary, Ehlers completed her principal is proposed if voters approve a Ehlers takes helm tant principal at Greenacres. she taught grades second, third, internship at LLES under Uphus. February bond measure. “Greenacres Elementary fourth and sixth, when sixth Uphus, who retired in 2011, For this school year, Ehlers of Greenacres School is a really good place to grade was still in the elementary has known Ehlers since she was said new technology and wire- be,” Ehlers said. “We have an school during 2001-02. a child. less in the building will open up learning opportunities. Also, Elementary amazing school culture with a “I loved being a teacher,” Ehlers “She’s just a blast,” Uphus said. the staff has worked on a new focus on meeting students’ needs said. “My favorite place to be is By Treva Lind “She’s a fun person to be around, standards-based grading system, SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR first. We have a highly collabora- still in a classroom. That’s where but more than that, I was in edu- under a district pilot, and a new tive team — secretaries, cooks, all the good things happen.” cation for 36 years, and I don’t September will mark a full- teachers, custodians, supervisory teacher evaluation pilot as a state- When asked to describe her- think I’ve worked with anyone circle homecoming for Lindsay assistants, everyone. For me to based initiative. The grading ap- Ehlers, who starts this school year self, Ehlers said, “I love to have who has the work ethic she has. proach focuses on helping all kids step in this position, when there’s She has the understanding and as Greenacres Elementary’s new already this culture set up, is an fun. … I love to come to work achieve a standard, Ehlers added. principal. every day because what we do knowledge of curriculum and amazing opportunity for me.” what children need to know to go “The standard sets what kids here in school is fun. I try to be need to know and be able to do,” Nearly 30 years ago, Ehlers Born in Spokane, Ehlers first on to be successful.” walked through the doors of the a good mix of happy and friendly she said. “We started implement- lived in Spokane Valley until and outgoing while continuing to Uphus explained that Ehlers school for the first time as a third- second grade, when her fam- ing it last year, so it’s expected to be motivated personally and mo- has taught in most elementary grader. This month, she takes over ily moved to the Alpine Shores be fully implemented this year, tivating for my staff.” grade levels, and she has taken as Greenacres’ top administrator, neighborhood in Liberty Lake, and we’re transitioning to Com- initiative to know the scope and following the retirement of Susan where her home remained. Today, Ehlers also remembers loving mon Core state standards as well.” sequence of concepts kids must Rasmussen. Ehlers still lives in Liberty Lake. school as a kid, despite being shy Ehlers added that the school grasp each step of the way. “I’m homegrown,” said Ehlers, Her sons both will be at LLES early in her life. She admits that has a number of ongoing success- 37. “There (are) some old pictures next year: Matthew in first grade many people who know her today “What is her gift is she knows es, from a strong Title 1 reading of me around here, and it makes and Nicholas in fourth grade. wouldn’t think she was ever re- how to break those concepts program to widespread support served. She said her first teacher me laugh, like ‘Fit for Bloomsday’ “They keep me busy,” she said. down so the struggling learner from parents and volunteers in at Greenacres, Lynda Zachrison, pictures. One of my teachers still “Both of my parents live in Lib- can understand,” Uphus added. classrooms. helped draw her out. works here, Jill Moll. I call her erty Lake, Stan and Carol Schultz. “She really knows how to chal- “We’re working as staff on Mrs. Moll constantly. It’s hard for I remember when there was one “She really made me feel com- lenge those highly gifted and tal- response-to-intervention pro- me to call her Jill, and we laugh stoplight and one gas station, and fortable in my new school and ented kids, too. If anything needs grams, so that we’re looking at about it.” that was it. It’s been really fun to always tried to bring out the very to be solved, she never gives up needs of individual kids in col- Ehlers takes the school’s helm watch the community grow. 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students shared with The Wave their plans to represent LLES and be a voice for stu- dents in the coming year. 2014-15 ASB Prior to running for office, students officers at LLES: had to show their commitment to the po- sition by completing a number of steps. “What are you most looking “We had to sign a paper with the expec- tations before we ran,” Ashley Boswell, forward to as part of ASB?” who was elected secretary, said. “Then we had to write and present a speech Rachel Kimberley, that was under two minutes.” President Representatives were randomly Daughter of Chad and selected from each of the elemen- Tammy Kimberley tary classes to listen and grade “Preventing bullying speeches by those running for and helping our school office. This helped whittle down be even better.” each position to four candidates, whose speeches were recorded and played for the entire student body Nick Sadlowski, to vote on. Vice President Son of Chris and Lisa Some of the students cho- Sadlowski sen to be officers had been in a class together or played on the “Helping younger same sports team. But the diverse kids and doing the group looks forward to tackling announcements.” the responsibilities and privileges that come with their positions, the Emily Schulhauser, first of which is welcoming incom- Treasurer ing first-grade students and mak- Daughter of Eric and ing sure they feel comfortable in Aimee Schulhauser their new school. “Helping kids get more “Usually first graders are involved in ASB.” freaked out,” Nick Sadlowski, vice president, said. “I want to give them a high five and just talk with them.” A warm, caring personality is Ashley Boswell, SPLASH PHOTO BY TAMMY KIMBERLEY just one of the characteristics that Secretary Elected ASB officers at Liberty Lake Elementary for the 2014-15 school year include (bottom Daughter of Brad and the group agreed ASB officers row) Emily Schulhauser, Sydney Spraggins, Ashley Boswell; (top row) Nick Sadlowski, Rachel Katie Boswell Kimberley and Mercedes Whiting. should have. Others mentioned included hardworking, diligent “Doing the and honest. announcements and helping others.” “Officers should be kind, patient, a good listener and responsible,” Mer- cedes Whiting, one of the sergeant Sydney Spraggins, Learning to lead at arms, said. “We should consider Sergeant at Arms ASB officers look forward to serving students other kids’ ideas and be helpful to Daughter of Brian and the student body as well as other Rasan Spraggins officers.” By Tammy Kimberley year, said Andrew gave her a last-minute “Meeting with and SPLASH STAFF WRITER speech as the final bell rang. Once the school year starts, the making friends with the group typically meets once a week other ASB officers.” “He told me, ‘Don’t be afraid to speak On the final day of school in June, the during the lunchtime with LLES in front of crowds, and be a good presi- baton of leadership was handed off to a counselor DM Freed, who serves as new group of students at Liberty Lake dent,’” she said. ASB advisor. During that time, Mercedes Whiting, Elementary School. And last year’s As- The group of incoming fifth graders, they will determine goals for the Sergeant at Arms sociated Student Body president Andrew who were elected to serve their school in year and work on their leader- Daughter of Eric and Monson did not miss the opportunity to the coming year, received some training ship skills. Mr. Freed said it’s not Jinaya Whiting pass on encouraging words to the incom- from last year’s officers who showed them uncommon for officers to meet “Serving the school and ing officers. the ropes and passed on some advice as many as 100 times throughout making this year one of Rachel Kimberley, elected as student during the final weeks of school. During the greatest years ever.” body president for the 2014-15 school a summer visit in a local park, those same See ASB, page 17 The Splash SEPTEMBER 2014 • 17 COMMUNITY ASB worth their time and money to come.” While these fun things are what inter- Perks of caring Continued from page 16 ested Sydney Spraggins in running for the school year. sergeant at arms, she realizes that a lot of time is spent considering the needs He enjoys working with the group and ideas of the students. for pets to make ASB an organization where students take responsibility for their “I want to provide more opportuni- Compiled by Tammy Kimberley ties for students to be involved in clubs SPLASH STAFF WRITER school, conduct and attitudes toward learning. like Math is Cool,” Sydney said, “plus I Whether it’s a dog or cat, fish or want kids to learn more about ASB.” “Over the past five years, much of reptile, goats or chickens, there’s The challenge is getting all students to something kids love about animals! A ASB leadership at the middle and high school levels was students from LLES,” realize they are part of ASB, Mr. Freed variety of pets are available for families to said. People also often confuse ASB adopt, whether you desire an inside animal he said. “It makes me so happy to see with PTSA, which is the parent teacher to cuddle with or an outside type to play It’s Fair Time! that they are continuing to make a dif- student association that works to fund with in your yard. Many animals that 4-H Ask your parents to check out ference even after they leave the doors kids have raised and trained will be on dis- of our school.” purchases that benefit the school and one of these three fun festivals teachers. Mr. Freed explained that ASB play this month during the Spokane Inter- In addition to the meetings, the group coming to our area. is its own separate organization with state Fair and the Southeast Spokane helps with morning announcements, student leadership making decisions County Fair. assemblies and fundraisers. Spokane County regarding its budgets and use of funds. Studies show that close to Mr. Freed said that a “Fun-Raiser” 90 percent of kids have an Interstate Fair event last spring raised nearly $4,000 “When Mr. Freed comes to a class and asks who ASB is, students usually animal in their home at some Sept. 5-14 at the Spokane for the ASB account and saw more point during their childhood. answer, ‘the officers.’ But ASB is every- County Fairgrounds than half of the school participate. It The reasons people have pets was launched as the result of ASB offi- one in the school,” Rachel said. are varied, but research proves Carnival rides, food, animals cers meeting with representatives of all This year’s ASB officers were unani- that taking care of any animal and entertainments are all grade levels to determine what students mous when asked why LLES is such a has benefits for all ages. Read available. Admission is $7 for would like to accomplish. great place to learn — the teachers, the on to learn more about how kids seven to 13 and $10 for “We want kids to come up and share staff and an involved group of students. kids benefit from furry friends. adults. their ideas with us,” treasurer Emily “I actually thought for a while that Animals help with For more: www.spokanecoun- Schulhauser said. “We want to make the ASB stood for awesome student body,” learning. Kids tend to be ty.org fundraisers fun so kids will feel like it’s Rachel added with a grin. more relaxed reading to pets than in front of their peers… and it can SE Spokane County give you a lot practice. When you’re Community Fair reading a book, animals are quiet friends who will listen to you and not judge Sept. 19-21 in Rockford your skills or ability. In addition to rides and plenty of animals, this fair offers a parade, Pets provide 3-on-3 basketball tourna- comfort. Kids more ment and fun run. willingly share their feelings with their pets and turn to For more: www.sespokan- them for support when they’re ecountyfair.org feeling sad or alone. Also, one study asked kids what advice they Valleyfest would give less-popular kids for making friends. 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FAST FACTS How to obtain DIANE MURRAY Age: 72 the value of Favorite food: Hamburger with gorgonzola and fried onions Favorite restaurant: Hay J’s ‘Collecting’ by Larry Cox KING FEATURES SYNDICATE Favorite activity: Friends of the Library book sale Q: I have four saucers, four teacups andunique a sugar and creamer items in Royal Ruby glass. It has such a beautiful color, I am curious about how it was made. — camping and their many daytrips. “When Raynette, Springdale, Ark. we lived at the base [Glasgow Air Force Base], we would take the kids to the creek A: Although the ancient Egyptians to fish and catch turtles.” were known to make red glass, most of the pieces seen in American shops and Despite her years in Montana, the pull of antiques malls are of fairly recent vin- SPLASH PHOTO BY SARAH ROBERTSON family drew her to Liberty Lake. Her son, tage. The 1920s and ‘30s saw pieces being Dianne Murray, a retired educator, recently served as Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal Scott, lives near Liberty Lake; her daughter, manufactured, and after a lull, produc- Library president and enjoys volunteering at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Michele, lives in Oregon; and her daughter tion picked up again during the 1940s Beth lives in the Spokane area as well. She when Anchor Hocking introduced its has seven grandchildren. pattern of Royal Ruby. The company “Liberty Lake is one of the most beautiful used copper to achieve its rich color. small towns I have been in,” she said. “I am Some of this type of glass used gold, but ‘A complete joy’ impressed with the green spaces and trees. its use was, of course, much more ex- I drove by it for years and had no idea that it pensive to produce. This glass was made Montana transplant gives back to community was so beautiful.” in a variety of hues, from the deep-red By Sarah Robertson Murray marveled, “Women have so many Now, Murray seems right at home on her colors of ruby to the lighter shades of SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR options now!” balcony full of flowers and neighbors yell- cranberry. ing “hello” as they pass by her condo, which Diane Murray lived in just about every College was a full experience for Murray. The Royal Ruby glass produced by An- is not far from the library, where she is in- corner of Montana for more than 60 years, She was a resident advisor in the dorms, a chor Hocking is plentiful and fairly in- volved with the Friends of the Liberty Lake but now, as a five-year resident of Liberty member of a madrigal group and even a expensive. Most collectors are especially Municipal Library. Lake, she couldn’t imagine a nicer place to homecoming princess. One of her most interested in the pre-World War II piec- es. Prices vary, but I would think your call home. treasured memories from her college years Murray plunged into life in Liberty Lake. is traveling around Montana in the summer Many in the community likely know her teacups and saucers are worth about $35 Born in Fairview, Mont., near the North with her singing group. from her library work; she just ended her for the set, the sugar and creamer about Dakota border, Murray recalled, “My child- two-year term as board president. half that amount. hood was idyllic.” Upon finishing college, Murray took a job teaching second grade in Great Falls, Georgette Rogers, circulation supervi- Murray, 72, grew up in the country where Mont. The greatest lesson she learned from sor at the library, commends Murray for Q: My daughter’s husband came from her father owned sheep and a John Deere living in Great Falls? “Always have a scarf her work to support the library. “[She] is a a family that included early tobacco retailer called Collin’s Mercantile. Murray with you, the wind in Great Falls is always complete joy to be around. She was chair of plantation owners in the Carolinas. As fondly remembers always having horses. blowing,” she recalled as she patted her hair the Friends group and got it organized and a result, he inherited a beautiful bed- “On Sundays we would saddle up the as though the wind were still gusting. ran a great meeting,” Rogers said. “She cares spread made from the fibers of the to- horses and ride across the hills and ride to about her community and the library.” bacco plant. Would you have any idea of During her teaching career, Murray its value? — Donald, Sun City West, Ariz. where my grandfather had homesteaded taught every grade between second and Volunteering at her church, St. Joseph’s called Collin’s Grove,” she recalled. “There sixth. “I never woke up and didn’t want to Catholic Church, is also very important to A: The short answer is no. This is a was a creek that ran through and we would go to work,” she said. Murray. She is on the charity and justice unique item, and if you truly want to de- catch turtles and picnic.” committee, takes part in Blessings Under termine its value, it is necessary to hire She met her now ex-husband, Ken, in the services of a professional appraiser. From Fairview, Murray attended college Great Falls and moved with him to Boze- the Bridge and sings in the choir. Possibly in Billings at what was then Eastern Mon- her favorite task is taking communion to Since you live near Phoenix, you also man so he could finish his degree. Ken might contact The Phoenix Art Mu- tana College (it’s now called Montana State the homebound and those living at Guard- worked with computers, and the family seum, which has an outstanding textile University-Billings). When asked why she ian Angels. Murray also loves going on kept up a slightly nomadic lifestyle, mov- collection, and one of its experts. decided to become a teacher, Murray re- ing to Billings, Glasgow Air Force Base daytrips with her Seniors on the Go group plied, “When I was young, girls attended (also in Montana), back to Fairview, Miles through St. Joseph’s. Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, business college, became a beautician, nurse City, Great Falls, Missoula, and finally Butte Murray also enjoys volunteering in one of P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853- or teacher.” where Murray retired before moving to Lib- the third-grade classrooms at Liberty Lake 6475, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@ erty Lake. Elementary School. Murray knew she didn’t want to be a aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail nurse, so she decided to become a teacher. Along the way, she had three children. “I feel like, if you’re going to do some- he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally After many years of teaching Sunday school One of her fond memories of exploring thing, do something you enjoy,” she said. “I answer all reader questions, nor do ap- and enjoying the experience, as well as the Montana as a family was a van that they like working one-on-one. I like the bond praisals. Do not send any materials re- children, it seemed like the best option. retrofitted with double-decker cots for you get with one student.” quiring return mail. The Splash SEPTEMBER 2014 • 19

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In fact many of Wham’s ciation. His stepfather and friends were fellow racers lost their lives while hydro- some of the best and earliest sport boat plane racing. racers in the area. In thinking back on “In those days you could just go out the races, Mackey laughed as he recalled and run,” he said. “You didn’t have to call those early days that would later influ- nine sheriffs and tell all the neighbors ence his own racing career. you were racing your boat. Now there are “You have to remember that in those so many laws that you just can’t do like days there wasn’t really television and you used to.” going to the lake was a big event for the Because of the noise and the danger, whole family,” he said. “We’d drive all the boat racing was eventually banned from way out from the South Hill going 35 Liberty Lake. Like the Dance Pavillion mph on Sprague Avenue.” that once stood on the lake’s west side Through the 1950s and into the early or the electric train that brought visi- 60s, these races gained popularity at Lib- tors from town, the hydroplane races erty Lake as well as on other lakes in the have given way to new traditions that Pacific Northwest. Big crowds of both define life at Liberty. It’s hard to imag- spectators and competitors came to these ine screaming hydroplane boats racing lakes for the races. on a Saturday morning. But there was a COLLAGE GRAPHIC COURTESY OF LIBERTY LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY time when you could watch the big yel- By 1962, racers such as Earl Wham, Earl Wham, driving the Miss Merion Bluegrass, set the world straightaway record in 1967 low crane arm working nonstop to move Don Benson and Frank Sneider com- averaging 159.217 mph. boats in and out of the water. There was peted with inboard hydroplanes for first a time when thousands of people stood place in District Ten, which included all on the shores of Sandy Beach or lined the courses in Washington, Oregon, Ida- comparing watercraft and sharing their “I even got in trouble one year with the the perimeter of the lake sitting on docks ho and western Montana. Wham recalled stories. chamber of commerce for saying on na- and rocks yelling wildly for their favor- racing on Black Lake near Olympia; in ite driver. And though this exciting time The Neyland family, owners of Sandy tional TV that it was too snowy back in Polson, Mont.; on Liberty Lake, Newman has passed, it still makes up a part of the Beach, made sure to have hamburgers Spokane,” he said. Lake, Pend Oreille and Green Lake near community and adds some exciting char- and cold drinks available for the crowd. Seattle. There were nearly 30 venues that Regardless of the chamber’s initial re- acter to Spokane’s Inland Seashore. made up the District where races were Spectators also gathered along the shore action, they couldn’t argue with the na- held throughout the season. in front of private residences, eager to tional attention that Wham brought to Bailey Wolff grew up at Liberty Lake catch sight of the screaming hydroplanes and is currently pursuing a dual masters Liberty Lake’s course started just in the community. Earl was famous for his circling the track. While those in the au- degree in Global Journalism and Russian front of Sandy Beach and stretched 1 and racing and for the skill he showed in dience had a relaxing afternoon watching Studies at New York University. 2/3 miles in the shape of an oval. All day a building world famous boat engines. the races, the drivers were locked in seri- crane lifted boats in and out of the water, Before ending in the 70s, these hydro- ous competition. while boat crews tinkered with engines plane races became a Labor Day Tradi- and the racers talked with one another, In 1967, Wham set a world straight- tion. With as many as ten boats racing at DID YOU KNOW? away record that would remain unbeaten once, it was inevitable that some would • Before the inboard hydroplanes be- for over three years. The speed, 159.217 crash. Both Mackey and Wham had close gan racing at Liberty Lake, there were EVENTS, mph, was his average on a straight one- calls throughout the years that they were outboard races that drew participants kilometer course. Though Wham once lucky to escape from safely. from the area. The Inland Empire Out- COMPETITIONS got his boat up to 174 mph, going that board Association staged boat races “150 mph is fast,” Wham said. “Trust AND ACTIVITIES fast for an extended period of time was on Liberty Lake in 1928. More than 15 too dangerous, as the plane had the ten- me. You hit the water going 150 mph and boats competed. The longest race of From the Liberty Lake Historical dency of lifting off the water. there’s a good chance you’re not coming the day was four miles, consisting of Society, a 2014 monthly series back.” “At Liberty,” he said, “I only did 120, or two laps around the two-mile course. After being ejected from his boat in a JANUARY: Ice Skating maybe 130. The competition was always • 1949 saw the introduction of midget fierce which made it a great place to race.” race near Seattle, Wham skipped nine hydroplane boats. They were called FEBRUARY: Parade of Mermaid times across the surface of the water be- Competitions Superwham, as he became known in “over-powered shingles” and had fore coming to a stop. He said, “No mat- 60-horsepower motors. MARCH: Opening Day of Fishing the racing world, was also the only com- ter how hard you hold on to that steering APRIL: Dancing petitor from west of the Mississippi to • On Aug. 28, 1949, 8,000 fans at- wheel, when you crash going that fast you take home the International Grand Prix tended a powerboat race at Sandy MAY: Water Competitions shoot out of the boat like a banana out of trophy from Miami, Fla. This was an in- Beach and witnessed an injury-free, JUNE: Liberty Lake Amateur a banana peel.” ternational race with 150 drivers from multi-boat pileup. Two other crashes JU LY: All-Valley Picnics all over the world. Each January, Wham Wham said he liked racing because it happened that day; both times the AUGUST: Dutch Jake Picnics used all of his vacation time from the Bell got him close to “that edge” that most drivers walked away unharmed. Be- SEPTEMBER: Hydroplane Races Telephone Company to drive to Miami, people don’t stray too far from while liv- sides watching the powerboat races, OCTOBER: Baseball Games participate in the race, and then return ing their life. “In a speed boat you go just people participated in water skiing, log rolling and paddleboard races at NOVEMBER: Liberty Lake and Football to Spokane. Because of his love for rac- a little bit farther over that edge. It’s about Sandy Beach. DECEMBER: A.R.T.’s Christmas in July ing and the warm weather in Florida, this seeing how far you can step away and still was a sacrifice Earl was willing to make. make it back.” MAKE THIS

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By Sarah Robertson One of her favorite authors is Scott Wester- WHAT SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR feld who penned the Uglies and Leviathan For Melanie Boerner, libraries have been series. Her favorite book is “The Giver” by a special part of her life for as long as she Lois Lowry—but not because it is now a YOU'RE can remember. Now she is excited to join movie. the team at the Liberty Lake Municipal Li- “It kinda’ sits with you after you read it,” MISSING! brary as the new youth services librarian. she said. “You don’t dread reading it.” ONLINE INFORMATION While Boerner was born in Spokane, she Though hardly settled in at the library, spent much of her childhood and adult life Boerner’s friendliness and expertise has im- SPLASH PHOTO BY SARAH ROBERTSON DATABASES: in San Diego, Calif. She and her family re- pressed many already. Dianne Murray, for- CultureGrams • EBSCOhost cently moved to the area to be closer to her mer president of the Friends of the Liberty Melanie Boerner was recently hired as youth Research • MasterFILE Complete parents. Lake Municipal Library, was happy with the services librarian at Liberty Lake Municipal • Gale Virtual Reference • In fact, Boerner worked for the San Di- decision to hire Boerner. Library. Newspaper Source • ProQuest • ego County Library system from the age of World Book Encyclopedia • Zinio “I was impressed with her experience and 17. She started in high school, moved up knowledge—just her whole demeanor was Digital Magazines • Gale Virtual through the paraprofessional ranks, and de- wonderful,” she said. MEET THE LIBRARIAN Literature Collection • Literature cided to earn her degree in library and in- Map • NoveList • What Should I formation sciences when she was 23. After Library Director Pamela Mogen said she Sept. 18, 6 to 8 p.m. Read Next? • Library of Congress believes Boerner will bring fresh ideas, a lot earning her master’s degree, she continued Liberty Lake Municipal Library • AARP Foundation Tax Aide • working for the San Diego County Library of enthusiasm and a sense of fun. Business Source Complete • where she was hired as a children’s librarian. “Melanie brings just as much fun and en- Friends of the Liberty Lake Library are Consumer Health Complete • hosting a special event to welcome new “I love the children’s stuff,” Boerner said ergy as our previous youth librarians, but Consumer Reports • Gale Virtual enthusiastically. “My favorite part of work- she also brings with her over ten years of youth services librarian Melanie Bourner. Business Collection • Gale ing in a library is speaking to parents and experience in a bigger library,” Mogen said. 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And of course as a family we all love go- By Chad Kimberley ing down to the farmers market, enjoying SPLASH COLUMN the parade and fireworks on the Fourth, playing in the parks, going to the bike race I am typing right now with a heavy in the River District, watching a play at heart. the community theater and taking in all the other aspects that make Liberty Lake Not because it has been another lost unique and awesome. SPLASH PHOTO BY MARY KATE KOCH season for my beloved Chicago Cubs; I Pastor Greg Wilt is planting a new Baptist church in Liberty Lake this fall. The church will am kinda getting used to it each year. Not Yet my son, my youngest child, made it hold its first service Sept. 14 in the Liberty Lake Portal building. because I have a 1,200-page world history the best summer for me personally. textbook that I am supposed to read before He wanted to play catch. I try to teach an Advanced Placement class You see, I am a baseball junkie. I col- this year — and am currently on page 12. lected baseball cards as a kid. I played New Baptist church And certainly not because I have to wait baseball into college. I had my bachelor’s another 12 months for the next edition of party at Wrigley Field. And I transitioned Shark Week and the ongoing search for into playing slow-pitch softball as an adult launches in LL Megaladon. when my baseball career came to an end. I am typing with a heavy heart because Yet through the first few years of my By Mary Kate Koch the days are shorter, the back-to-school SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR son’s life, he did not show much interest IF YOU GO… shopping is completed and summer is of- in baseball. He loved his Legos, he loved The path to planting a church in Liberty ficially coming to an end. First service for his video games, he loved playing with his Lake has not been particularly straight or And this summer was awesome both lo- Liberty Lake Baptist Church sisters, he loved to watch Star Wars with well demarcated for Pastor Greg Wilt, but cally and nationally for my family and me. me. But baseball, not so much, despite my on Sept. 14, Liberty Lake Baptist Church 11 a.m. Sept. 14 My family had a 17-day, 5,000-mile buying him gloves, balls and gear. will open its doors for Wilt’s first sermon Mica Peak room, Liberty Lake Portal in the city. road tripping “Mount Rushmore”-styled Then out of nowhere this summer as I The church is also hosting a flash mob family vacation, where we stopped at was watching a Cubs game, my son joined Originally from Grand Rapids, Mich., revival from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 13 at Pa- Teddy Roosevelt’s national park in North me on the couch. He asked a few ques- Wilt spent time in college and served for Dakota, went to the Abraham Lincoln tions, watched a few innings and then six years in the Navy before answering the villion Park. For more information, visit www.libertylakebaptistchurch.com. museum in Springfield, Ill., saw a Thomas moved on with his day. This happened a call to become a pastor. After earning his Jefferson statue in a sporting goods store few more times before one beautiful day, degree from a Bible college in 1993, Wilt (still not sure about why T.J. was in a re- as we headed down to the lake to swim, began filling a wide variety of roles in the tail store) and finally celebrated the end to start another work in the area and we Jonathan wanted to bring his glove. He ministry. of the journey as we sang and danced our would plant it somewhere in the Spokane wanted to play catch. Wilt has served as a youth pastor, assis- way back into Washington State trying to metro area. So I picked a place in the Valley We hit the beach, brought down a ten- tant pastor and head pastor. He has worked see through a windshield that was the fi- because I figured that it was a central loca- nis ball and I started working with him on in both the steamy plains of South Caro- nal resting place for about 1,000 Montana tion no matter where the church ended up.” catching, throwing and fielding. He caught lina and in the high deserts of Bend, Ore., bugs. The only thing we didn’t do was ac- a few, missed a bunch, got nailed several where he helped plant a church. But it was It was not until January that Wilt said he tually go to Mount Rushmore. times and managed to chuck a couple of not until Wilt and his family took a vaca- felt God drawing him toward Liberty Lake This vacation had all the important balls into the lake. But he kept coming tion to Spokane in 2013 that he felt the call for the plant. Wilt rented office space in things you need in a long trip: food, fam- back for more. to plant a church of his own. the Liberty Lake Portal and began to build ily, friends and food. Having spent the Being a Midwest guy, one of the greatest “It surprised me how big Spokane was, relationships with locals, preparing for an first 30-plus years of my life in the Mid- movies of all time in my opinion is “Field and I got excited,” Wilt said. “There’s a opening service in the fall. west, there are certain restaurants such as of Dreams.” Kevin Costner and his dad friend of mine who pastors a church in “After I knew Liberty Lake was the place, Culvers, which has the best custard that I having a game of catch amidst the corn Spokane whom we met for lunch, and I was right away I decided to get to know the have ever experienced, along with the lo- fields of Iowa always bring a tear or two to excited for him and the opportunity he had place,” Wilt said. “If I have to buy gasoline, cal places I have enjoyed much more often my eyes. Now as a Liberty Lake guy, I can’t in the area. That day I told him that he’d I’ll buy it in Liberty Lake. I want to get to than I should have over the years. And as never run out of people to minister to.” know the people and the culture.” help but think there is nothing greater we saw and visited with more family and than standing on the beach, watching the Wilt said he gave serious thought and Currently, Wilt is the only pastor at- friends whom they didn’t remember, my sun set over the hills, listening to my girls prayer to moving from Bend to pursue a tached to Liberty Lake Baptist Church, kids adopted the policy of “smile and hug” splash in the lake and having a catch with new church plant in the Spokane area. and the Mica Peak conference room is not as we drove our way through the Midwest. my son. Although Wilt had consulted Spokane- terribly large. Wilt plans on expanding his Now as great as this vacation was in Hence, why I write with a heavy heart. based pastor Greg Boyle about the need for staff and meeting space as the congregation many ways, it pales to the joy we regularly churches in the area, Wilt still did not have grows, but for now he is happy to be in the Summer is ending. School is starting. And find in living and experiencing summer baseball season is wrapping up. But the a specific location in mind for the plant Portal. in Liberty Lake. My Elsa-loving middle when he bought a home in Spokane Valley. most important thing is there are only 270 “One thing I noticed about the Portal daughter was able to sing along with what days or so till summer rolls around again. “When we got here, I didn’t know that was that it is a landmark for the people looked like hundreds of other kids to “Fro- Liberty Lake was going to be the place in Liberty Lake,” Wilt said. “So I realized zen” in the park. 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SUBMITTED PHOTO Tom Specht submitted two photos of the July 19 beach party put on by the Friends of Pavillion Park and Beachcombers. The Mountain Men provided entertainment for attendees on and around the water. A blaze on the mountain Moose sightings

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Ron Hylland captured a shot of a moose in his neighbor’s yard as it walked down a street in the Sandy Beach Mobile Villa at the end of July. Debra Parker also submitted a photo of a moose visiting the Liberty Lake area (at right). SUBMITTED PHOTOS Jim Klosterman used his camera to capture Greetings from Scout camp some of the fire-fight- ing activity during the July fire on Mica Peak. He also hiked up to the burn site to photograph the after- math of the fire. Homeschool swapmeet

SUBMITTED PHOTO Boy Scout Troop 413 Local Lens Share your snapshots for The Splash’s photo SUBMITTED PHOTO recently enjoyed page. Email [email protected] with scenes from some time together around town, community events and Splash Travels. Exploring Families held a used curriculum sale at the HUB Sportscenter Aug. 6 where fami- at Camp Easton. lies could browse and shop from books, posters, educational materials and more. The Splash SEPTEMBER 2014 • 29 LOCAL LENS Miss Washington Splash Travels Keeping pace with pooches

SUBMITTED PHOTOS BY SHELBY BROWER PHOTOGRAPHY Over 250 walkers and their furry companions strolled through Liberty Lake Aug. 13 during the 4th annual Mutt Strut hosted by Pawpular Companions. The event, which Pawpular Compan- ions owner Mara Crowell said was their best-attended one yet, raised over $9,000 in contribu- tions for Higher Ground Animal Sanctuary.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Hailey Stroh, 7, stands behind seven of eight SUBMITTED PHOTO trophies she won when she earned the title Scott and Mic Draper took The Splash along of Miss Washington during the National on a Western Mediterranean Cruise. This American Miss Pageant on Aug. 9. photo was taken in Pisa on Aug. 14. Shutterbug snapshot

Swimming and socializing A group of Lib- erty Lake ladies keeps healthy by taking a water aerobics class together at the Liberty Lake Athletic Club ev- ery weekday morning. The group of friends SUBMITTED PHOTO meets after their 8:30 Rich Semler captured an ominous sky with unique cloud formations during a July thunder- swim for coffee and storm over Liberty Lake. socializing, and they said others are wel- come to join them. Summer robotics camp SUBMITTED PHOTO Classical Christian Academy I-Bots held a ro- botics camp in August. Pictured are (bottom Pocket park concert row) Cassidy Crawford, Jenessa Norcini; (second row) Cheresa Steinbach, Nathan The Angela Bosse, Kaitlyn Knight, Elijah Manuez, Jessica Marie Project Holt, Ashton Ukich; (third row) Alexander performed at Elliot , Mira Crawford, Isaac Bushnell, Luke the neighbor- Roberts, Jacob Ukich, Issiah Jones, Joseph hood pocket Steinbach, Katie Dion, Leandra Norcini; park concert at (fourth row) Heather Norcini, Ethan Hanson, Rocky Hill Park Conrad Willems, Elisha Coad, Josiah Coad, in mid August. Matthew Arndt, Richelle Manson, Chad The concert Huscroft, Logan Shults; (fifth row) Corbin was sponsored Shults, Collin Zurfluh and Coach Shults. (Lib- by Friends of erty Lake resident highlighted in bold.) Pavillion Park. SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO 30 • SEPTEMBER 2014 The Splash Marykaye Lost 60 lbs. and You Can Too!

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Suite 250 Liberty Lake, WA to everyone. capable students in www.pioneerschool.com In the Liberty Lake Medical Center grades K-5 Non-Discriminatory The Splash BUSINESS SEPTEMBER 2014 • 31 In Biz Barlows mural 2nd Watch experiences significant growth traces LL history Liberty Lake cloud computing company 2nd Watch Inc. reported By Valerie Putnam “Technicolor” look for the 1970s, revenue growth of 400 percent in SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR and modern day is composed of 2013 over 2012. Additionally, CEO Kris Bliesner said the company is When the new Barlows at Lib- brighter tones. on track to hit triple-digit growth erty Lake restaurant commis- Using acrylic paint as his me- this year. Bliesner attributes the sioned artist Joel Rabe to paint a dium, Rabe selected a wide range firm’s growth to the boom in the 24-foot mural on the wall last year, of images, such as the old dance cloud computing market. he didn't know what to expect. pavilion, Holiday Hills ski resort, According to data from Inter- "The biggest challenge was com- hydroplane races, fireworks and national Data Corporation pub- ing up with the idea," Rabe said. soapbox derby races. lished in a November 2013 Forbes "At first, they wanted more of an "That was a new addition while article, spending on public net- abstract." working on it," Rabe said of the work cloud information/technol- Rabe evolved the idea into a special needs soapbox derby pic- ogy services is expected to rise to personal look at Liberty Lake's ture. "I was looking for another over $107 billion in 2017. history. Beginning at the incep- picture and found that one online. What a great picture." 2nd Watch, located at 2310 N. tion of the small lake community, Molter, suite 340, also has offices his concept traces the history to Prior to this commission, Rabe in Seattle, New York and Atlanta. modern day, depicting images of had never taken on a project of actual people along the way who this magnitude. were involved in the lake's history. "It is a different style of paint- months ago and notified him right "It was important everything ing," Rabe said of painting the away. Custer came in the restau- was authentic," Rabe said. "I want- images onto the wall. "The strokes rant afterwards. ed to make sure the photos I used are different, and you use a larger "It's amazing the reality he did; were from Liberty Lake.” brush. You don't have to include I was truly impressed with it," said SPLASH PHOTO BY VALERIE PUTNAM Enter Ross Schneidmiller, who so much detail because people Custer, who is part of the Liberty Rabe consulted on the project and look at it from the distance." Liberty Lake historian Ross Schneidmiller, left, and local artist Joel Rabe Lake Water Ski Club photo. "That stand in front of the historical mural Rabe completed recently at Barlows who provided many of the photo- The work slowly progressed was a memorable time of my life, at Liberty Lake restaurant. graphs. Schneidmiller is longtime over the course of five months. and it's fun to relive it." Liberty Lake historian and presi- Rabe would periodically have to According to Schneidmiller, dent of the Liberty Lake Historical stop to work on other projects. ral, Rabe included people in the for Rabe, as the man also played each of the photos Rabe selected Society. "Customers would come in and mural who were important in the a role in his own family history. has a story to coincide with the community's history, such as Steve "My first impression of Joel was see what's next," Rabe said. "The Libby dedicated his life to teach- image. this guy totally wants to absorb Liberty, Jimmy McGoldrick and ing youth skills at his boy camps. owner liked that it was progress- "Every one of these individu- himself into the community his- George Libby. ing slowly." "He was an awesome guy," Rabe als had a passion for Liberty Lake tory before he goes forward with "What really made this are the When working on the mural, he said of Libby. "He was a huge per- and a passion for something else," what this should be," Schneidmill- unique individuals that were part would work into the wee hours of son in my father-in-law’s life." Schneidmiller said. "They all have er said. of the Liberty Lake community," a wonderful story." the morning, meticulously paint- Schneidmiller said. "When I fully The people depicted on the mu- Rabe's idea was to transition ing the different scenes. ral are done with such realism; each historical period using dif- understood what he was looking Rabe's signature rests below his some patrons have either recog- ferent tones of color, similar to "I had to work with their sched- for and how he goes through his favorite picture in the mural. nized themselves or others they photographs. He painted Liberty ule," Rabe said of the restaurant process, it was just neat to be able "My favorite picture is the rail- Lake's beginning history using se- staff. "I would come in at mid- to see people who have been a big know in some of the images. road one," Rabe said. "Because it pia tones, which fade into a little night, throw my cloth down and part of our lake's history come Jim Custer's daughter recog- shows how 20-year-old boys all bit of color depicting the 1950s. paint until 5:30 a.m." alive on the wall.” nized him on the mural while have an attitude. They all have the Rabe transitioned into a more As part of his vision for the mu- Libby was a personal addition having dinner at Barlows a couple same serious look."

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SPLASH PHOTO BY TREVA LIND Shaun Johnson recently took over ownership of Exercise Institute in Liberty Lake. She is one of many female leaders in the local business community. ‘The world is our oyster’ Liberty Lake women talk business successes

By Treva Lind talk about the importance of family and life fice as an associate broker and independent chased the Exercise Institute in Liberty SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR balance, which includes time with her hus- real estate agent. Lake, after managing the business’ nutrition Pam Fredrick is a real estate staple. Shaun band John and four adult children. “I do probably 90 percent of my business and fitness service since it opened in 2009. Johnson has made a business out of her Fredrick, 59, first by referral,” she said. “The key to remaining Johnson grew up around health and fit- expertise in fitness and nutrition. Cheloye worked for John L. successful in business is keeping our clients ness. Prior to her work for Exercise Insti- Penwell struck out on her own as an inde- Scott Real Estate in informed (about) what’s going on in real es- tute, she served as a gymnastics head coach, pendent insurance broker. Karen Pagliaro downtown Spokane, tate.” and her dad was a longtime owner of Lake operates a successful hair salon. Dr. Laura until eight years ago City Gymnastics in Coeur d’Alene. The importance of family was a factor in Fischer has seen steady growth in her op- when she bought a selling the business interest, she said, be- One of her successes is her ability to help tometry practice. franchise to open the people make healthy lifestyle, fitness and company’s Liberty cause she needed to spend more time with These Liberty Lake women are among the her ailing parents, who live in the Tri-Cities. eating changes, Johnson said. millions of American working women and Lake office. Fredrick In striving for balance between business “You kind of need to be a cheerleader,” business owners who will be recognized on FREDRICK is ranked the No. 1 listing-selling agent and family, Fredrick credits working with a she said. “I’m great at that and teaching Sept. 22 for American Business Women’s them how to eat well for better health and Day. in Spokane Valley in- team of top-quality professionals who take cluding Liberty Lake, and she is a member care of clients the way she would during ideal longevity. I’ve been successful with The Splash caught up with these five local of the $15 Million Club. times she can’t be there. people and building relationships.” innovators who have waded into business “I knew the Liberty Lake office would “I think balance is healthy in every indus- She now lives in Post Falls, where she ownership to discuss their history, hurdles worked initially for an Exercise Institute and accomplishments. be an excellent place to be because of the try for women because we do so many other growth in the eastern part of the Valley,” things,” she said, “just being there for fam- outlet. Tops in real estate she said. “Plus, I live two miles from Liberty ily, taking care of homes, and to feel good “It became too large and too busy, and the Pam Fredrick entered the real estate in- Lake on the river in Otis Orchards. I know about taking care of our family and home, majority of my clients were actually driving dustry 18 years ago, after already finding the area and many people who live in the in addition to our work schedule.” from Spokane and the Liberty Lake area,” success for 12 years owning a local property area. Our kids went to school in the Valley.” Johnson said. “We decided to move the fa- management company. In describing her About four years ago, Fredrick sold the Motivational coach cility to Liberty Lake, so that’s what brought professional work, primarily selling luxury franchise back to the John L. Scott company Shaun Johnson, 36, is relatively new to me here.” residential properties, Fredrick is quick to owner, but she continues working in the of- business ownership. A year ago, she pur- See WOMEN, page 33 The Splash SEPTEMBER 2014 • 33 COVER STORY “A lot of salons have shot up; it’s not as WOMEN easy as it looks,” she said. “You’ve got to be Continued from page 32 professional all the time.” Pagliaro also has learned the importance Johnson became certified as a personal of taking care of herself as a sole business trainer in 2006. owner. She uses a friend’s swimming pool “I read a great book that revealed to me to exercise an hour during most mornings. my God-given strengths and abilities,” she That’s her advice to other women. said. “I am really good at working with “I think women have a lot of things they people in a motivational environment. I’ve have to do and are great multitaskers, at always been interested in health and taking least that’s what I see from behind my chair,” of care of your body, and in physical fitness Pagliaro said. “I see a lot of women working and nutrition. God has blessed me, and now and supporting their families and still doing I’m successful at it.” many things. It’s important to give yourself In learning about business operations, down time.” Johnson decided to seek advice from a She also appreciates her customers, as trained business coach. they often talk about life, family, losses and “Being an employee my entire life up celebrations. until this point, it’s a different approach “I feel really connected to my clients,” Pa- to lead an employee team and to correctly gliaro said. “I look forward to it every day.” find employees,” Johnson said. “A business coach helped me successfully learn to do Doctoring a business that. I’m a coach and I believe in mentoring Laura Fischer, 37, trained hard to earn and seeking out help, so I sought out that a doctorate of optometry degree; however, advice.” optometry school doesn’t teach much about Experienced client focus SPLASH PHOTO BY TREVA LIND business operation. Those lessons came af- ter school, Fischer said. Cheloye Penwell, 48, brings a varied Optometrist Laura Fischer founded Lakeside Vision PLLC in 2010. background to the table in operating the She opened Lakeside Vision PLLC prac- independent agency, Lakeshore Insurance. tice in Liberty Lake in winter of 2010. She opened the business at the beginning of In the business world, even in male-dom- “The first year was a big learning curve,” last year. inated professions, people respond well to WOMEN EXECUTIVES OF Fischer said. She reached out to a classmate someone who demonstrates skills, experi- who had opened a practice. “I had worked Previously, she ence and professionalism, she said. worked for nearly 10 LIBERTY LAKE (WELL) for other doctors in the area, so I also had years at a major in- “I think for being a woman in business, About: Networking group for women in learned from them about the business side surance company. She the timing has never been better to have Liberty Lake and surrounding areas of things. I have networked with other busi- also owned a manu- the opportunities and advantages we have,” ness owners.” facturing company Penwell said. “If we bring professionalism When: Meets at 1 p.m. on second She credits surrounding herself with with her husband, and knowledge to the table, the world is our Friday of each month at the Liberty Lake good professional support. “My accountant worked in real estate oyster.” Portal, 23403 E. Mission Ave. has helped me a lot along the way. He did and did software sup- Penwell also puts merit in networking. PENWELL Contact: Membership director Susan some handholding early on,” she said. “I’ve port. Now, Penwell She is treasurer for the nonprofit Women Baldwin at (509) 939-1137 or susan. just found the right people, a combination said being an inde- Executives of Liberty Lake (WELL). Mem- [email protected] of professionals, for services and my em- pendent insurance bers strive to support one another as women ployees.” broker combines all that experience to help in business, she said. Although membership Website: www.womenexecutivesoflib- Today, she sees clients for all aspects of vi- clients. has dropped somewhat with the recession, ertylake.com sion care, including eye exams, and treating To open the agency, she selected an af- she said, the shift has a definite upside. glaucoma, allergies, and conditions such as filiate company, Bellevue-based Soleyon In- “What we’re seeing is less women work- pink eye and macular degeneration. While surance Partners, that provides additional ing in corporations and more women being erty Lake, she continued styling and cutting Fischer doesn’t perform surgeries, she pro- professional tools and systems, as well as entrepreneurs,” Penwell said. hair part-time. vides care before and after procedures as a access to markets and insurance companies. client service. Styling longevity “When I got divorced, I was left trying to “I’m still in that period of make it or break pick up pieces and support myself and two When asked about accomplishments, it,” Penwell said. “It’s been a thrill.” Karen Pagliaro can lay claim to busi- Fischer said one milestone is gaining a ness staying power. She launched Karen children,” she said. “I didn’t really want to Her current success is developing one- steady patient load. Does My Hair in Liberty Lake around 10 leave my kids and work downtown for 10 on-one relationships with clients. years ago. Although a divorce thrust her hours.” “The first year was the key time, and “That has always been the part of busi- into the world of busi- She and friends built a hair salon as a sep- now we’re seeing returning and new pa- ness I’ve enjoyed the most is getting to know ness ownership, she arate part of her home. Over the years, Pa- tients,” Fischer said. “We started with one people and their situations and to have the credits her longevity gliaro has built a loyal client list, while stay- staff member; now we have a couple. I’ve opportunity to learn something new, help to putting customers ing current in the latest styling techniques. been able to add more frame lines as we’ve people through their challenges,” she said. first, marketing well g row n .” “The most important thing is to listen to and keeping her stylist She and husband Brian first moved to my clients and pay attention to nonverbal Fischer said being a business owner al- skills up to date. Liberty Lake in 1996 with their two sons, communication,” she said. “I’ve had cus- lows flexibility for family. She and her hus- band live in Liberty Lake with their two who were raised here. Opening a business Pagliaro, who said tomers for 10 or 12 years. I’ve always loved children, both students this year at Liberty in her hometown is a dream come true, she she is “always 44,” has doing hair.” said, though the path has challenges. a passion for styling Lake Elementary School. PAGLIARO Pagliaro said one business struggle was “Residential insurance is under a lot of hair that goes back to “If I need to pick up my daughter from overcoming dyslexia. Now, the use of an changes right now with weather issues and growing up in Cali- school and take her to swimming lessons, iPad also helps, she said. our litigious society,” she added. “It’s not as fornia. She finished cosmetology school in I can block out that time,” she said. “My straightforward as it was even three years Seattle, and eventually, after marrying and Competition is fiercer today than when daughter got to read to her brother at the a g o.” moving with their young children to Lib- she started, she added. kindergarten center. They love it.” 34 • SEPTEMBER 2014 SPORTS The Splash Central Valley teams ready for fall campaign was the only east regional qualifier of four effort at the State 4A race — third-place At state, six of seven runners were either to win a match. The losses came to the state team finish notwithstanding, he said — left sophomores or freshmen. Sarah White, Br- fourth- and fifth-place finishers. bad tastes in their mouths. iegan Bester and Kearan Nelson finished between 35th and 40th. Brielle Crump, By Mike Vlahovich But it was inconsistency that did in the “They’re on fire with a hunger inside to Kayla Boyer, Sidney Hogberg and Olivia SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR Bears, who finished fourth in league last have some redemption for how they fin- year, and an area addressed by the Chicago ished out the season,” Mahoney said. Baddeley rounded out that lineup. And an- Before the hallways of Central Valley visit. other freshman distance runner, Gabrielle High School fill with returning students, Four members of that team are back, and Ford, burst onto the scene in track. the athletic facilities have been buzzing “We played really well early in the match- another who had a strong track season bol- with the respective fall sports teams ready- es and kind of fell flat at the end,” Bailey sters the veteran team that expected to fin- Slowpitch softball ing for the season. said. “Or we’d wait too long to get going.” ish second behind heavily favored runaway Unlike the current state of political parti- The Bears need to find a middle, but re- winner Gig Harbor a year after the Bears sanship, slowpitch and fastpitch softball can were state champions. They trained with a Volleyball turning All-GSL players Kazlyn Roullier mutually co-exist. Indeed, says CV coach purpose over the summer, said their coach. Central Valley’s volleyball team couldn’t and junior Keann White provide plenty of Joe Stanton, the two seemingly disparate go to Chicago, so second-year coach Aman- offense. The Bears have several liberos to Leading the charge is Briton Demars, games actually complement each other. da Bailey brought Chicago to CV. choose from and depth at the other posi- the school junior 1,600 meter record setter “The biggest thing in slowpitch is the ball Bailey said she knew of the instructional tions as well, Bailey said. last spring. He’s joined by state vets Steven is hit every single at bat, and it forces you to Heintz, Spencer Jensen, Caleb Nicholls. Chicago Volleyball Camp before coming to “We have hitters all over the court,” she make plays and get outs. You don’t have the Colton Pegram, a state runner in 2012, CV. said. “We’ll probably bring a player from ju- luxury of a dominant pitcher with nine, 10, but not last fall, had a strong track season. nior varsity to play in the middle.” 11 strikeouts per game,” Stanton reasoned. “It’s been around since the 1980s, is very Behind them are youngsters vying for the “I think that carries over into the spring, successful, so we flew them in and they did Other players who were part of last year’s other two varsity spots. where defensively it makes you better.” a five-day camp for us,” she said. state effort include seniors Kara Nitteberg, “We didn’t have a very good day at state,” RaSasha Montgomery, Elena Wolf, Erica The fall Greater Spokane League slow- Tailored for the Bears’ specific needs, the said Mahoney. “We’re looking to be the pitch season begins this month. Since 90 Burk and basketball star Madison Hovren; focus was on passing and defense to avoid hungriest team out there.” percent of his players do both sports, it pro- juniors Taryn Ungaro, Keann White and last year’s roller coaster ride. vides coaches an extra five weeks to prepare twins Jade and Meghan Rockwood. While the boys were bringing home a “I felt it was an area we could really im- third-place state trophy, the girls brought for spring. prove on in a camp like that,” Bailey said. Cross Country home hardware of their own, taking fourth. The major difference between the games “The kids got a lot of touches on the ball.” Members of this year’s Central Valley Like the boys, they also have legitimate ex- apart from the high arcing fall pitch versus CV returns nearly its entire roster and all boys cross country are going to need mouth- pectations of finishing higher. the sizzler in spring is that slowpitch has a but one starter on a team that earned just wash, quipped coach Kieran Mahoney. But The Bears graduated nary a runner on fourth outfielder, and runners can’t put the the second state berth in team history and it wasn’t entirely in jest. Last year’s subpar that team and can be even stronger this year. See NOTEBOOK, page 36 Bears boast youthful team By Mike Vlahovich SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR IF YOU GO ... Youth must be served, whether Central Valley High School football coach Rick Gi- CV Football vs. Coeur d’Alene ampietri likes it or not. 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at Coeur d’Alene High School “We’re going to be young again,” the dean The Bears play their first home game of Greater Spokane League coaches said. 7 p.m. Sept. 12 vs. Lake City. “But, we’re pretty talented so we’ll see how For a complete schedule and more, go to fast they grow up.” www.cvsd.org/centralvalley. It’s hard to imagine, but last year the Bears had three freshmen on the roster: 215-pound linebacker Travis Hawkins, tackle Scott Peck missed summer training lineman Jordan Talafilli , up to 309 pounds, with injuries, but were on the field mid-Au- and kicker Ryan Rehkow (it runs in the gust when practice began. family. His brother Austin led the nation in SPLASH PHOTO BY MIKE VLAHOVICH punting as a freshman at the University of “Spencer had a hip injury. He tore the Idaho). muscle off the bone running track,” Gi- Junior tackle Scott Peck, center, missed summer training while recovering from a stress frac- ampietri said ruefully. “We felt it would be a ture, but he was back for the start of practices in August. Last season, 20 sophomores were listed good thing for him to do (run track).” on the varsity squad. One, Tanner Sloan, is cently in the summer and got better.” League schedule. The 6-foot-4-inch Peck had a stress frac- quarterback heir apparent (it also is in the Other prospects, all juniors, are Brandon ture from playing basketball. “What’s good is we get a chance to get genes. His dad, Rick, is the team’s offensive Driskell, Bodey Hawks, Nathan Wycoff, those opening jitters out,” Giampietri not- coordinator who quarterbacked at CV and Joining Hawkins and Talifilli on defense Chauncye Garrigan and tight end Kyle ed. “It’ll be interesting to see how fast we in college). are Miller at linebacker and veteran safety Walton, plus several sophomores. grow up. I told the kids if you’re good when Tucker Stout. Also returning is senior de- Other offensive keys include hard-run- Giampietri also added that some prom- you’re young, you’ll be good for a couple of fensive back Dan Dach. ning back Spencer Miller, who gained 795 ising players may be found in transferring years. So be good.” yards and scored 10 touchdowns last sea- The rest of the lineup comes from the students. son, and wide receivers P.J. Bowden and ranks of the varsity untested. The Bears play early non-league games Maxwell Sykes. “We’re going to be young in the offensive against Coeur d’Alene and Lake City cour- Miller and promising 275-pound junior line,” Giampietri said. “But they played de- tesy of a restructured Greater Spokane FIND MORE SPORTS ON P. 38 The Splash SEPTEMBER 2014 • 35 SPORTS Sports Brief Spokane Stars Blue takes second Mällinen finishes second put his No. 1 Swan Motorsports Coming off an SCCA Majors Spectrum/Honda on the outside of the front row. With the race off Spokane Stars Blue girls basketball team win at Road America, 16-year-old to a frantic start, it turned into a went 7-1 and took second place out of Max Mällinen finished second in three-car battle for the lead for the 88 teams competing in the Mid Sum- the high-profile 45th Anniversary opening 15 laps. Eventually with mer Nights Madness Western Region Formula F race at Barber Motors- traffic, Newgarden was able to put basketball tournament in San Diego in ports Park Aug. 9-10 in Birming- a lapped car between himself and July. Pictured are (front row) Shylar Sul- ham, Ala. The Liberty Lake resi- the No. 1, escaping from Mällinen livan, Jesse Loera; (back row) Darbi Pink, dent nearly won against full-time with three laps to go. Jamie Loera, Lacie Hull, Jordan Rodriguez, IndyCar driver, Josef Newgarden. Madison Hovren, Lexie Hull, Joy Cleve- Mällinen continues to attempt land-Akegbu and Mallory Kessler. (Liberty According to a press release, the to qualify for the National Cham- Lake residents are highlighted in bold.) 16-year-old junior from Central pionship SCCA Runoffs at Laguna SUBMITTED PHOTO Valley High School managed to Seca in October. League champs Kickin’ it at the park The U12 softball team “Double S Meats” went undefeated for the season to win their third straight league championship. A week later, they took second in the end- of-season-tournament. Pictured are (top row) assistant coach Brett Gores, Kylie Constance, Kate Gardner, Emma John- ston, Claire Kaufman, Abby Miller, Lauren Hoskins, Jenna Engel, coach Doug Pecha; (bottom row) Nisa McAndrew, Sara Van Liew, Sarah Pecha, Kelsie Gores, Kaycee Gores, Savannah Pratt and Kaylee Lux. SUBMITTED PHOTO

The second an- Shadow takes second nual Barefoot 3v3 soccer tourna- The Shadow U10 Boys Team took ment was held in second in the Northwest Cup the early August at weekend of August 8-10. Team Pavillion Park. members included (top row) Zac SUBMITTED PHOTO BY ERIK SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY/ Olson, Brennick Soliday, Aidan ERIKSMITHPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Labrosse, Rudy Malloy, coach Niko Varlamos; (bottom row) Jayce Simmet, Ayden Pederson, Wonder women Landon Coddington, Patrick Reilly, Tommy Price, Brennen Brulotte, Liberty Lake Seth Johnson and Johnny Macall. residents Jennifer (Liberty Lake residents are in bold.) Holmes, Amy Rose and Natalie Urbi- SUBMITTED PHOTO ha took first place as team “Easy Competing at the next level Mountain runners Way Out” in the Wunder Woman Olympic triathlon held Aug. 17 in Medical Lake. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Savannah Summer basketball Hoekstra, Liberty Lake resi- dent and 2014 CVHS grad, is in her first year play- ing soccer The HUB Sports at Eastern Center hosted Washing- many NBC basket- ton Univer- SUBMITTED PHOTO ball camps during sity. Audrey Joy, Hannah Hislop and Katie Joy the summer. SUBMITTED PHOTO BY ERIK SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY/ ran the 3.5 mile trail run at Schweitzer SUBMITTED PHOTO ERIKSMITHPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Mountain on July 19. 36 • SEPTEMBER 2014 OPINION The Splash Respect reaps rewards in community, life a new environment with tons of unfamiliar very kind manner and to stay calm while the golden rule. Treat others how you would faces. I found that the high level of respect trying to talk out the problem. I feel that want them to treat you. One of the reasons that everyone treated each other with was using communication is a great tool to dis- I love Medical Lake is because I witness re- By Tawni Bremer significant in breaking the ice faster. Every- courage this type of behavior. The more that spectful behavior every day all around me. SPLASH GUEST COLUMN body was so nice and friendly; it put me we students communicate and treat each Respect is very important throughout the at ease immediately. I’m happy to report I other with respect the more likely incidents community and our school. Without mu- had a fantastic sixth-grade year. My princi- of bullying will decrease. tual respect people couldn’t work together pal and counselors did a great job at creat- to come up with amazing ideas that will Medical Lake Middle School also en- Respect is treating others with fairness ing an atmosphere where being respectful one day further the generations to come. was always a high priority. The staff at my courages us students to bring respect into Respect is fairness and kindness toward and kindness. These qualities are simply our community. In NJHS (National Junior daily considerations that we show to others. school did a great job of leading by example other people. I hope that respect continues when it came to implementing a culture of Honor Society) one of the activities that we to flow through students and the people in When I think about what respect means to respect. do is community service. This promotes the community. me, I think of the effort that you constantly comradery between the students by hav- One of the ways they encouraged respect Tawni Bremer is entering the seventh have to put forth in order to make it happen. ing us engage in duties that focus on others. was by teaching us students to try to work grade at Medical Lake Middle School. Tawni Respect is a deliberate action that everyone Teamwork is a major factor in having suc- out problems face to face rather than fight- actively participates in student leadership should work on every day in their lives. ing or arguing. My school promotes a bully cessful NJHS events. This is where respect and was recently selected for National Junior Last year was my first year in middle free zone so that students feel they’re in a comes in. Everybody has to respect each Honor Society. She contributes greatly to her school. I was transitioning from elementary safe environment. We were taught to ap- other so we can work together. school community, both through her hard school, and I was very nervous coming into proach someone who is being a bully in a Respect can be summed up by repeating work and positive attitude.

About the Opinion Page Letter to the Editor The Splash opinion page is intended to be a Club thanks community community forum for discussing local issues. Please interact with us by sending a leer to The Baddlands Cycling Club thanks the editor or Liberty Lake Voices guest column our River District neighbors, Greenstone for consideraon. Homes, the city of Liberty Lake, The Leers to the editor of no more than 350 words Splash and Home Depot for supporting or guest columns of about 700 words should be the 7th annual River District Criterium emailed to [email protected] or mailed to P.O. Box 363, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. bicycle race held on July 29. Greenstone A full name and telephone number must be Corporation provided event marketing, included for purposes of verificaon. A photo kids’ race registration, the misting tents of the author must be taken or provided for all and invited vendors. Home Depot lent Liberty Lake Voices guest columns. barriers to protect racers from hazards The Splash reserves the right to edit or reject along the course. Special thanks to Leon- any submission. Business complaints or endorsements will not be accepted, and ard Urgeleite for contacting the families polical endorsement leers will only be who live on the race course. accepted if they interact with issues of a Finally, thanks to the residents of the campaign. River District for supporting the race and Views expressed in signed columns or leers do not necessarily reflect the views of this allowing us to use your streets and park. newspaper or its staff. Editorials, which appear We hope to see you again next year on a under the heading "Splash Editorial," represent day that is well under 100⁰ Fahrenheit. the voice of The Splash and are wrien by Editor/Publisher Josh Johnson. Mark Bitz Baddlands Cycling Club

their hands drop or their hips not turning. coach Andres Monrroy, when asked if he The trio forms the nucleus of this year’s NOTEBOOK It’s hard to show that when you face a 55-60 was still savoring last year’s 4A champion- squad. Continued from page 34 mile an hour pitch.” ship. “Of course we want to go back and The Bears have big shoes to fill in gradu- And those who argue it affects timing for compete for the state title again.” game in motion because they can’t lead off ated goalkeeper Jessie Kunz-Pfeiffer, de- fastpitch, Stanton counters that fastpitch or steal. The Bears do have the goods. Twelve fender Dani Greenwood and star forward hitters can get in the cage during winter and players return from last year’s team, includ- Savannah Hoekstra. But other aspects of the game are the have three months to get it back. ing, three of them first team All-Greater same, with emphasis on defense and, be- Spokane League. Losing second-team They’ll be replaced from among var- “They don’t mesh perfectly, but I think sity veterans Kasey Ames, Taryn Miller, lieve or not, similar hitting technique. there’re many more pros than cons.” he said. midfielder, Hailey Spooner, to injury last spring is a blow. Alaina Bates, Natalie Harrington, Chloe “It’s kind of funny,” Stanton said. “A lot CV has graduated a lot of players over the of people disagree with having kids playing Scholtz, Cassie Fielding, and juniors Erica past two years, but expect the team, annu- “Pretty much everybody who played has Casey, Abby Horton and Katie Van Etten. slow pitch because it tweaks their swing. I ally in the thick of things whether playing come back,” Monrroy said. Plus, there are absolutely think it does not. The mechanics slow or fast, to be competitive. sophomores waiting in the wings. “We try to take baby steps,” Monrroy we talk about in the fall we talk about in the said, focusing first on the GSL, then district, Another sophomore, forward Kelsey s pr i n g .” Soccer regional and a state return. “The girls are Turnbow, already has a year under her belt If anything, he continued, the swing What can Central Valley soccer players and led the Bears in scoring. Other first- committed to improving. Now that we won slows in the fall enabling players to under- do for an encore? Why, a repeat state title, team All-GSL players are seniors, defender a state championship, we’ll be a target for stand what they do incorrect and adjust. naturally. McKenna Stocker, who was second team everyone.” “It’s huge for me,” Stanton said. “I can see “That’s what every coach plays for,” said All-State, and midfielder Megan Dimmler. But that’s an envious place to be. The Splash SEPTEMBER 2014 • 37 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Love The Splash? Volume 16, Issue 9 Continued from page 12 EDITOR/PUBLISHER Josh Johnson Support our partners. [email protected] deadline is Sept. 1. To register or for more: www. GENERAL MANAGER Tammy Kimberley rotaryinmotion.com The Splash is committed to “informing, connecting and inspiring” [email protected] Sept. 15 | 4x4 Co-ed Volleyball League Liberty Lake through excellent community journalism. We can’t GRAPHICS EDITOR Sarah Burk begins 6 to 9:30 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 do it at all without you, our readers, and we can’t do it for long [email protected] E. Cataldo Ave.Cost is $165 per team for this 7-week league. For more: www.hubsportscenter. without support from our advertisers. Please thank our business CIRCULATION Dean Byrns partners and look to them when offering your patronage. 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SPLASH PHOTOS BY HALLE SHEPHERD Montana Shakespeare in the Parks presented “As You Like It” at Pavillion Park on Aug. 23. The traveling theater troupe was brought to Liberty Lake as part of the Friends of Pavillion Park summer festival. FOOD DRIVE organized by FOOD 4 THOUGHT, KIWANIS, VALLEY PARTNERS, and organized Theby FOOD Church 4 THOUGHT,of Jesus Christ KIWANIS, of Latter-day VALLEY PARTNERS,Saints and 13 & 20 SEPTEMBERThe FOOD 4 THOUGHT volunteers send meals home with 200 of the homeless children in the Central Valley School District every weekend of the school year. Let’s help them fill their shelves to help more students.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SEPTEMBER 13 & 20 Come help with the food drive • 8:00 am at the LDS church across from Liberty Lake Elementary

Breakfast: Dinner: Fruit & Snacks: • Oatmeal packets • Macaroni and cheese • Applesauce cups • Granola • Ravioli (canned, with • Peach cups bars meat) • Mandarin oranges • Cold cereal • Spaghetti-Os • Canned fruit bowls (canned, with meat) • Cheese and crackers • Pop-tarts • Beef stew • Packaged Cookies • Shelf Stable Milk • Chili, with meat • Fruit roll-ups • Pop corn Lunch: Add these food items • Pudding cups • Cup-of-soup to your grocery list and • Ramen or soup bowl help support the FOOD 4 THOUGHT Drive. • Tuna Questions 509-926-2660. 40 • SEPTEMBER 2014 The Splash

FREE CUSTOM MOUTH GUARD FOR YOUTH ATHLETES! ($100 value) SEPTEMBER SPECIAL: New patients receive a complimentary customized sports mouth guard PLUS a new guard every year they CALL remain current patients. With Purchase of a New Patient Exam, Necessary X-rays & TODAY! Recommended Cleaning. Offer also valid for current patients. Expires 9/30/14.

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