• Abstract and Figures
• Public Full-text

PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage Paid Permit #017 ZIP CODE 99019 SEPTEMBER 2014 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 We’re open. phc.org Convenient, coordinated, quality care — one location 16528 East Desmet Court • Spokane Valley Our unique facility oers a variety of services in one location, reducing the waiting time for patients, providing quicker diagnosis and faster treatment, which results in better patient outcomes! • Urgent Care • Primary Care • Imaging • Specialty Physicians • Labs • Pharmacy The Splash SEPTEMBER 2014 • 3 Good vision and good school performance go hand in hand It’s back to school time. As you get your child ready for school this year, don’t forget to schedule an eye health exam. More than eighty percent of a child’s learning is gained through vision. Even a child with 20/20 vision may suffer from a visual problem that may impact learning. Through the month of September Receive a complimentary Optomap Retinal Screening* Call Liberty Lake EyeCare today to schedule your child’s back to school exam. 509.893.7574 2207 N. Molter Rd. Suite 100 Liberty Lake, WA *Please mention this ad to receive special offer WE’LL MEET OR BEAT COMPETITOR PRICES. WE WON’T BE UNDERSOLD! M-F 7am to 6pm Sat. 8am to 5pm PROUDLY SERVING LIBERTY LAKE SINCE 2002 16010 E. Sprague Ave. (Near Sullivan) • Complimentary Paraffin Hand Wax Treatments • Cable Television and Music 924-1681 “Chris is always quick to set a higher level of genuine • Complimentary Nitrous friendliness and expertise. Price and service stand alone www.clarkstires.com • Comprehensive Dentistry for the Whole Family at Clark’s, and there’s that intangible feeling of family and a very sincere effort on Chris’ part to support the FIND US ON FACEBOOK 6 MONTHS SAME AS CASH O.A.C • Timely and professional services include community, truly setting Clark’s apart. Over the years same-day crowns Cliff Cullings, Clark’s has supported the various sports teams of my D.D.S. two sons. Thanks Chris for all you do!” — Travis Hadley Instant Credit • Same Day Service • Customer Shuttle • Nationwide Warranty • Certified Technicians BACK-TO-SCHOOL OIL SPECIAL Coolant flush, oil change, CHANGE battery service, charging system check, brake inspection with cleaning Complimentary teeth whitening or and necessary adjustment, Hearing a noise and 52-point inspection $ $ 95 100 gift certificate (towards future treatment) PLUS or rattle? TAX with an exam, necessary x-rays & cleaning! 19 Check Engine light on? $ 99PLUS ON MOST TAX VEHICLES 99 Let us check your vehicle for FREE! 22106 E. Country Vista Dr. Suite C Most cars/light trucks. Not valid Most cars/light trucks. Not valid Liberty Lake, WA 99019 with any other special offer. with any other special offer. Safety first. Coupon required. Exp. 9/30/14. Coupon required. 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.

Load more

  40

Copy Link