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The meeting is open 6, 1926 in Los Angeles, [email protected] say goodbye when you parted from her. She to the public and will start at 6:45 a.m. in Calif. She passed away staff writer Chad Kimberley peacefully surrounded would only accept a promising “see you lat- [email protected] the council chambers at City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. by her family on April er.” She is survived by her children, Denise Senior account Janet Pier 14, 2012 in Spokane Valley. Dorothy is Jamison, Diane Christian, David and Doug- executive [email protected] Books sought for fundraiser sale preceded in death by her son Michael and las Himebaugh, several grandchildren and account Cindy Esch A book sale will be held Saturday from her beloved spouse of 66 years, Donovan. great grandchildren. Mother we love you. executive [email protected] 9 a.m. to noon at Liberty Lake Walgreens, Don passed away in February. Dorothy was We are grateful and blessed that you are our graphics editor Sarah Burk heartbroken without him by her side. Doro- mother. You taught us it is never goodbye. [email protected] 1502 N. Liberty Lake Road, to raise funds for the 2012 Central Valley High School Se- thy and Don moved to Spokane in 1996 to We shall “see you later.” Until we meet again, Office manager Kelli Dexter rest in peace in the arms of love. [email protected] nior All-nighter. be near their family. Eventually they moved to Liberty Lake, residing at Guardian An- Funeral services will be held Saturday, Circulation Mike Johnson Book donations can be made by contact- manager ing Jamie Ashley at 209-4857, and mon- gel Homes. Dorothy loved and cherished May 5 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spo- her family, the focus and center of her life. kane Valley at 1:30 p.m. On the cover: etary donations will be accepted in advance Splash photo by Kelly Moore or at the event. About Yard sale approaching; Calendar The Liberty Lake Splash vendors sought 2310 N. Molter Road, Suite 305 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 The 19th annual Liberty Lake Commu- MAY 3 Country Vista Drive Phone: 242-7752; Fax: 927-2190 nity Yard Sales will be held Saturday, June Noon: Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Liberty Lake Senior www.libertylakesplash.com 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration details meeting, Meadowwood Technology Lunch Program, Liberty Lake City Hall, The Splash is published weekly on Thursdays and are available on page 15 of this issue. Com- Campus Liberty Room, 2100 N. Molter is distributed free of charge to every business mercial vendors interested in participating 22710 E. Country Vista Drive and residence in the greater Liberty Lake area. 5:30 p.m.: Spokane Valley Writers Noon to 1 p.m.: Liberty Lake Lions Additional copies are located at more than 100 in the event with a space at Pavillion Park drop-off locations in Liberty Lake and Otis Orchards. should contact Pat Dockrey at 926-3198 or Group, Liberty Lake Library, Liberty Lake Club meeting, Barlows Family Restau- [email protected]. Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. rant, 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane 6:30 p.m.: Liberty Lake Municipal 4 p.m.: Liberty Lake Planning Com- City offers tax rebate Library board meeting, LL Municipal mission, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Low-income senior or low-income dis- Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Country Vista Drive abled residents living within the city limits MAY 7 5:45 p.m.: Liberty Lake Toastmasters, of Liberty Lake may qualify for a rebate of 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Liberty Lake Senior Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District Submitted materials the utility taxes they paid in 2011. Announcements, obituaries, letters to the editor and Lunch Program, Liberty Lake City Hall, building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. story ideas are encouraged. Submit them in writing For more information, go to www.lib- 22710 E. Country Vista Drive MAY 10 to [email protected] or bring them ertylakewa.gov or call the city treasurer at by The Splash office. Timely submissions should Noon: Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary 755-6720. MAY 9 be received by Friday at noon for best chance of 6:45 a.m.: Liberty Lake Kiwanis meet- meeting, Meadowwood Technology publication in the following week’s Splash. Picnic planned to benefit Relay ing, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Campus Liberty Room, 2100 N. Molter Advertising information The Liberty Lake Merchants Associa- Information about classified and display advertising is on page 18. tion will hold a Liberty Lake Community Picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, second annual Liberty Lake Relay For Life, Teams may register online at www.re- Subscriptions May 12 at Pavillion Park. The event, which planned for July 20-21 at the Meadowwood layforlife.org/libertylakewa. Creating a Liberty Lake residents receive a complimentary copy each Thursday. Subscriptions for U.S. postal will serve as a fundraiser for the second an- Technology Campus, 2100 N. Molter Road. team commits two team captains to raise addresses outside of the 99019 ZIP code cost nual Liberty Lake Relay For Life in July, will a total of at least $35, and team members $50 for 52 weeks and $30 for 26 weeks. Send a include a Classic Car Show, Crazy Canine Any team that recruits a new team will can sign up to join at any time with a $10 check and subscription address to P.O. Box 363, Show and vendor booths. be put into a drawing to get a Relay basket, Liberty Lake, WA 99019 or call 242-7752 for commitment. more information. and team captains that have representation Relay organizers at team captain meetings will receive a tick- Correction policy push for more teams et in the drawing as well. The winner will be For a full list of community briefs, visit The Splash strives for accuracy in all content. Errors should be reported immediately to 242- Teams are sought to participate in the drawn at bank night July 12. www.libertylakesplash.com. 7752 or by e-mail to editor@libertylakesplash. com. 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Come Celebrate with us Saturday, NEWS May 5th open 11-10 Police Report The following incidents, arrests, calls for The complainant reported that she had CinCo de Mayo! service and citations were reported by the let a subject into the home to use the Liberty Lake Police Department April 23-30. telephone. The complainant stated that Incidents and arrests the subject was doing repair work on a house next door. After the subject left, • Noise complaint — At 11:45 p.m. the complainant noticed her prescription April 28, LLPD was dispatched to the area medications were missing from the area of Desmet Court and Wright Boulevard for where the suspect was using the phone. 1102 N. Liberty Lake Rd. a loud party complaint. Officers located • Recovered stolen vehicle — At 6:15 the party and contacted a subject who p.m. April 23, LLPD recovered a stolen 928-3112 stated that his parents were out of town vehicle in the parking lot at the 23100 new Cheney loCation! and he had a few friends over and they 20 Simpson Parkway block of Appleway Avenue. Officers were authentic food • superb service• fantastic view were all outside. He was asked to take the 509-235-9010 dispatched to a suspicious vehicle call party inside the house and to keep the where it was reported that a vehicle had noise down. been parked in the lot for about an hour Liberty Lake’s FIRST • Domestic violence — A 28-year-old and that two subjects were seen removing Family Physician. Need help to Liberty Lake woman was arrested at 10 items from one car and placing them in p.m. April 23 at the 2500 block of East Still the ONLY Sports Spring Ahead another car. During the investigation it Hawkstone Loop for felony domestic Medicine Physician was determined that the vehicle left in with exercise and violence assault, second degree and in Liberty Lake. the parking lot was reported stolen out domestic violence malicious mischief, healthy eating? of the Spokane at that day. The suspects Caring for you, second degree. Officers were dispatched had put stolen license plates out of Idaho your family and friends Call me for an appointment! to the complex for an assault in progress for over 10 years. on the vehicle and the original plates on involving a knife. A caller reported that a the vehicle were located in the trunk. Timothy P. Manson, M.D. male and female were fighting and the The owner of the vehicle was contacted Board Certified & Specialty Trained in Sports Medicine & Family Medicine female had a knife in her hand and had and arrived to pick up the vehicle. It was stabbed the tires on a car in the parking determined that the suspects caused a 2207 N. Molter Rd. Ste 101 lot. While in route, dispatch advised the large amount of damage to the vehicle Liberty Lake, WA 99019 officers that the female suspect still had and there were items missing from inside 921-7755 Easy access from I-90 the knife in her hand and was chasing the of the car. male subject around the parking lot. During lunch & EvEning Appts. AvAilAblE • Commercial alarm — At 1 a.m. April the investigation officers determined 24, LLPD was dispatched to the 2300 block the subjects were involved in a verbal of North Molter Road for a commercial altercation and the suspect first armed alarm. Upon arrival, officers discovered herself with a hammer, threatening to hit that the doors to the business were the victim with it. The victim was able to Free unlocked. Officers checked the interior of take the hammer away from the suspect, to the the building with the assistance of a K-9 but the suspect bit the victim and then public from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office armed herself with a knife as the victim was and nothing was located. leaving the apartment. She then allegedly • Welfare Check — At 9:15 a.m. April chased the victim out into the parking lot 25, LLPD was dispatched to a welfare and prevented the victim from leaving in check in the area of Mission Avenue his car by standing behind it and cutting the tires. She also caused damage to the and Molter Road for a subject who victim’s vehicle by carving words into the appeared lethargic and was lying on the trunk and hood of the car. The suspect was grass. Officers contacted a subject and booked into the county jail. he appeared disoriented. The subject • Harassment —At 2 p.m. April 23, said he’d been walking all night and was LLPD received a report of harassment coming from his home on 18th Court in occurring at the 1500 block of North Greenacres. Medics arrived on scene and Madson Road. The complainant reported could not find anything wrong with the that she is divorcing her spouse and she subject. He agreed to be transported to has been receiving numerous harassing Valley Hospital to be checked. His family text messages from a stepson. She then was notified of the situation. started receiving numerous calls and • Suspended license — A 30-year-old Spokane Valley man was arrested at 7 a.m. The Liberty Lake Merchants Association text messages from strangers that were stating that they were responding to her April 24 at Mission Avenue and Harvard is proud to present this community event advertisement on Craigslist for casual Road for driving with a suspended license. in support of American Cancer Society’s encounters. During the investigation it • Suspended license — A 25-year-old relay For life of liberty lake was determined that the victim’s stepson Liberty Lake man was arrested at 9:30 was the one responsible for posting a.m. April 26 at Main Avenue and Mitchell the ad and sending the harassing text Drive for driving with a suspended license. messages. Charges are being forward to • Suspended license — A 28-year-old the prosecutor’s office on the stepson for Spokane Valley man was arrested at 12:30 harassment. p.m. April 26 at Mission Country Vista • Theft — At 7:30 p.m. April 23, Drive and Liberty Lake Road for driving LLPD received a report of a theft at the with a suspended license. [email protected] • 509.927.3444 1400 block of North Caufield Court. See POLICE, page 19 The Splash May 3, 2012 • 7 Beautiful Newman Lake Homes!

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The Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization The Splash May 3, 2012 • 9 NEWS Negotiations for city union pick up steam He said the union should be able to for- 12 months and any changes to the status lice support staff, community development Bargaining unit could be malize without the remaining employees quo would have to be negotiated. Keenan and the library. The unit would encompass certified by end of month still in question. Once a union is certified, said employees typically form unions to im- all municipal employees with the exception a separate hearing can be held to determine prove their voice involving working condi- of police officers, directors and confidential By Kelly Moore if the non-negotiated individuals can join. tions. employees. A separate bargaining unit al- Splash Staff Writer Mayor Steve Peterson said the city has To get to this stage, Keenan said a major- ready represents police officers. After hitting a snag in the development employed services from a professional rep- ity of the city employees first had to sign Council2 currently represents employ- of a union to represent city employees, ne- resentative to assist in negotiations. authorization cards, which are kept confi- ees throughout the region including city dential, to prove they want to form a union. gotiations are nearing a breakthrough this “It’s the same person we worked with employees in Spokane Valley, Spokane, week. when the police department unionized,” Pe- Paperwork filed with the Public Em- Cheney, Airway Heights and Medical Lake, Early talks between city leaders and union terson said. She’s been working very closely ployment Relations Commission (PERC) as well as Spokane County employees and representatives to determine who would be with (City Attorney) Sean Boutz to answer in Olympia shows the proposed union in- employees at KSPS-TV and Spokane eligible to join started in March, but with any questions the Public Employment Rela- cluded 25 employees, including finance, po- Housing Authority. little progress. After failing to reach an ini- tions Commission might have. I’m taking a tial agreement, Bill Keenan, a representative hands-off approach to this.” from Council2, the potential union, said Should Council get the go-ahead this a hearing on the matter looked likely, but week, Keenan said ballots would immedi- further negotiating has allowed the process ately go out to eligible city employees, who to move forward. Employees first took the will then have two weeks to vote on the for- necessary steps toward unionizing in late mation of a union. Should a majority of em- February. ployees vote for unionizing, the entity could “It appears we have successfully negoti- be operating as early as three weeks from ated down to one or two employees — that’s now, Keenan said. REAL ESTATE not enough to delay the process anymore,” REAL ESTATE If a new union is successfully certified, he 509.385.9090 CRS, ABR, SRES, RELO

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The vacant Central Valley School District property next to Liberty Lake Council to Elementary School may soon be part of a group effort to provide sports review, prioritize facilities to the community’s youth. new capital projects By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer In addition to a project to de- velop the Central Valley School District-owned property next to Project on the horizon Liberty Lake Elementary School, the proposed capital facilities plan update presented April 17 included City discusses potential ational funding we have available to us,” “I’m just concerned if we can afford two other new developments: a $1.5 Smith explained. “I would surmise their it,” Council Member Susan Schuler said. million project to install a round- partnership with CVSD ability to focus specifically on Liberty Lake “My first concern will always be funding. about at Harvard Road and Mission is a bit more challenging than it is for us.” I don’t want to run us into a situation later Avenue and initial upgrades to the to develop vacant lot Liberty Lake Mayor Steve Peterson said where we’re overextended.” Civic Center property, estimated at the grant funding issues caused the project Questions from the Council during that $850,000. Story and photo by Kelly Moore to lose momentum, but current discus- presentation brought up concerns over Splash Staff Writer The roundabout project arose sions with CVSD administration have city why they should consider the develop- from safety concerns for the inter- Recent rumblings at the Liberty Lake leaders confident a collaboration could ment and how the city could responsibly section expressed by council mem- City Council and the Central Valley School form this year. He said an interlocal agree- pull off such a project. bers earlier this year. ment could come up for review as early as District might have local sports fans on “The kid in me sees how this could be “Right now we want to hear from June. the edge of their seats. The construction really cool,” Mayor Pro Tem Odin Lang- the public and get feedback on their project to build baseball fields in Liberty “I think everybody is of the same mind- ford said later in an interview. “On one thoughts for this,” said Community Lake has been an ongoing issue since the set that we need to clean up that area,” Pe- hand, I can see how it’d be a great advan- Development Director Doug Smith. facilities at Sports World were torn down terson said. “It’s not acceptable to continue tage. Then the grownup in me says, ‘Wait a “We’ll continue our discussions in 2007 to make way for Bitterroot Lodge to grow weeds out there. The question is, minute.’ I see some things that need to be with the state, getting more details — and area leaders aren’t letting the idea ‘How can we benefit the city in the inter- worked out. It’ll be interesting to see how on costs.” slip away. it unfolds.” im?’” According to Smith, the State “I think it kind of broke all of our hearts Peterson said tentative plans for the Brickner spoke in favor of the project, would be willing to contribute the when we saw those ball fields torn down,” property could include sports facilities citing the need to permanently house the design concept to the project and City Council Member and former Eastside for baseball, football or track — ameni- relatively transient sports leagues playing the city would be responsible for Little League President Shane Brickner ties typically found at middle schools — as in Liberty Lake. construction costs. Funding for the said. well as parking. “If we can set up some kind of agree- project could come from the Har- The project reached the public front In an April 9 address to the CV School ment that would allow us to start devel- vard Road Mitigation Fund, the once again at a Council meeting April 17. Board, Superintendent Ben Small encour- oping those fields, it’s a good way to go,” city’s capital funds and grant fund- The development of the vacant field next to aged board members to be openminded Brickner said. “Still, I think CVSD needs ing, he said. Liberty Lake Elementary, currently owned about the potential project. to take ownership too. I don’t see this as a In the presentation earlier this by the Central Valley School District, was gift to the district — I think it needs to go “I think we could be 20 to 25 years out month, Smith told the Council the one of three new projects that showed up both ways.” before we’re looking at developing that design, although still in the concep- on a proposed update of the capital facili- tual stages, would accommodate site,” Small said. “We have to always make Eastside Little League, a league for play- ties roster. Community Development Di- one lane of travel with room to ex- sure people understand and know it is a ers in Liberty Lake, Otis Orchards and rector Doug Smith suggested the project pand when traffic warranted two school site and we want to maintain it and Greenacres, formed in 2006 missing the move forward through a revived partner- lanes in the roundabout. ship with CVSD to construct sports facili- continue to have that option as a school opportunity to play its inaugural season at ties for public use. site, but we want to work with our part- the former Sports World complex, a facil- Should the Council decide to ners and we see the city of Liberty Lake ity that was, by that time, bank-owned and move forward with the project, con- In early 2007, the district had already as one of our partners in making that site preparing for development. struction could take place as early as committed to contribute $7,500 toward available for community use as we move the summer of 2013. the project but the partnership reached The fencing pulled from the site was forward.” a stalemate after the city’s grant funding donated to Eastside Little League, and it’s The Civic Center has been pre- for the project fell through, Smith said. Small said a site plan would soon come been in storage since. Should an agree- sented as a multi-phase project He added that the city needed to own the before the board for discussion. ment with the city to develop the CVSD capable of breaking ground this property be reached, Brickner said the season if the Council approves con- property in order to qualify for grants to “I think we ought to work in a way that materials could be used to help minimize struction. Phase one could include improve it. maximizes the use of resources for our cost. parking and landscaping on the A remedy to the issue, Smith said, is young people in our communities,” Small west side of the city-owned 6.4- Brickner added that community sup- to temporarily transfer ownership of the said. “We’d be looking for ways to put acre lot located next to the Liberty port behind the development of baseball property to the city, an option the previous space to use for kids — not adults at this Square Building on Meadowwood fields could help drive down construction CVSD administration was not interested point in time.” Lane. in pursuing in 2007. He said a push from costs, as he expects many parents, players Before the project can move forward, The Council is expected to further new city administration has revived talks and community partners would be willing the City Council and School Board will discuss the proposed updates to the regarding the property and the city’s pool to volunteer labor. both take some convincing. In the April 17 Capital Facilities Plan, including the for project grant funding is significantly meeting, Council members generally sup- In fact, Jennifer Tomlinson, a com- yet-to-be prioritized roster of proj- greater than the district’s. ported the idea, but remained skeptical of munity advocate for the project, said ects at upcoming meetings. “The district doesn’t have the recre- the logistics. See PROJECT, page 17 The Splash May 3, 2012 • 11 NEWS local lens Yard Sales recognized as K-Kids awarded for service Club members include Maggie Ames, Kylie Austin, Spencer Auth, Seth Baker, Lexi Beard, Caleb Betts, Adelaide Bruce, Logan Coddington, Brett unique, regional event Coles, Casey Constance, Ahna Duggan, Libby Glover, Riley Hadley, Chad Hall, Peyton By Craig Howard seems to be back on track. Hatcher, Carlie Houn, Ryan Johnson, Brianna Kimberley, Splash Editor Chloe Klinger, Justin Maynes, “Last year, it was more about catching Hayden McAuliff, Nikolas McHenry, Kali Natarajan, Naomi For Lorraine Halverson, the second Sat- up,” Dockery said Netz, Stella Olander, Haley Pemberton, Haley Pennestri, urday in June is as much about a celebra- A Community Yard Sales Facebook Sayde Peterson, Ashlen Raskell, Joshua Reneau, Noah Reneau, tion of community as it is about bargain page now has more than 400 likes, while Kylie Roche, Arman Shaarbaf, shopping. Riley Simonowski, Ellie Taylor, Dockery said plans to make Pavillion Ally Taylor, Misty Sarner, Ethan Schaefer, Taylor Watson, Karen Halverson was one of the founders of Park “more of a focal point” has the po- Weaver and Coryn Whiteley. the Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales tential to add another dimension to the Splash photo by Kelly Moore in 1994 with her friend, the late Betty But- day. In addition to an array of vendors ton. The inaugural event would combine hawking food and arts and crafts, the The Liberty Lake Elementary School K-Kids service group was the Alpine Shores neighborhood where park will be home to yard sale partici- awarded with a Chase Youth Award for recent community ser- Halverson lived with Liberty Lake Estates, pants from outside Liberty Lake who can vice initiatives April 17. site of Button’s home. pay $15 for a 12-foot-by-12-foot space. A “We had 50 yards sales all in one day $35 deposit fee is also required to ensure LLES celebrates Earth Day that first year,” Halverson recalled. “We proper cleanup. thought that was pretty amazing.” “We don’t want people to leave their Over the years, the event grew into one stuff there just because they don’t sell it,” of the region’s most popular summer occa- Dockery said. sions. Visitors would drive to Liberty Lake Shelli Dickinson took over as yard sales from as far away as Missoula to find the director in 2005 and ran the event for two latest discount on everything from kitch- years — 2006 and 2007. It was during that enware to golf clubs. The 19th rendition time that the policy of vehicles parking on With help from the Liberty Lake of the mega-rummage sale will take place one side of the street went into effect, re- Elementary School PTSA and Home Saturday, June 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. sulting in better traffic management and Depot, one student from each In the early days, the yard sales com- clearance for emergency vehicles. Orga- classroom was able to participate in mittee would assign a delegate who nizers also started advertising more, run- an Earth Day planting activity April would communicate between the various ning a coupon ad in The Splash and hav- 20. Perennials and annuals were neighborhood associations and event fa- ing yard sales participants drop off their planted to spruce up the front of the registration forms and checks at the local school and courtyard. Home Depot cilitators. The Gardens became the third donated the plants for the activity. residential area to join the roster, vastly Papa Murphy’s restaurant. increasing the sale’s magnitude. With an average of over 250 homes Submitted photos Halverson stepped down as co-director participating, the event has also become years ago, but still makes it a point to in- a bonafide community happening on LL donates car to Rockford fleet clude the festivities on her June agenda. par with popular civic gatherings like the Easter Egg Hunt and the Pavilion Park The Rockford municipal vehicle fleet She typically travels by bicycle “looking expanded last month after the city of for deals.” Summer Concert Series. In a time where communication is often defined by texting Liberty Lake donated a police vehicle “I wouldn’t miss it,” she said. that had been most recently utilized as and emails, Dickinson said the yard sales Back in 2010, it appeared that a larger a patrol car for the Sheriffs Community mean “getting out of the house and talking Oriented Policing Effort. Rockford Mayor crowd might miss out on the yearly tra- to your neighbors.” dition. After volunteer support failed to Micki Harnois accepted the donation Like the Liberty Lake Farmers Market, from Liberty Lake Mayor Steve Peterson emerge, the Liberty Lake Yard Sale As- the sale has historically benefited sur- and Police Chief Brian Asmus prior to sociation made the decision to close up rounding retailers in the area. Dockery the Rockford City Council meeting on shop. Only a valiant effort by community April 18. The vehicle was valued at $650. pillars like Dave Graham, Mayor Wendy said the Safeway on Liberty Lake Road Van Orman, Halverson and the Kiwanis generally has one of its most profitable Submitted photo Club of Liberty Lake salvaged the 17th days of the year on yard sales day. rendition of a Liberty Lake summer sta- While it has always been difficult to esti- ple. mate just how many attendees flock to the The event is included among an array yards sales from outside Liberty Lake each of Liberty Lake happenings in the annual year, event organizers will be tracking that visitor’s guide distributed by the Spokane information this June through a survey of Regional Convention and Visitor’s Bu- 100 people. Dockery said the happening has always been a unique way to market reau. Jeanna Hofmeister, vice president of Service with an eye for Excellence SRCVB, said the sale is acknowledged as the community. “something very distinctive and unique “It’s a fun event,” he said. “It sure adver- Mention this ad and get to Liberty Lake,” that has developed into tises the city to all those folks.” 10% OFF a regional draw. Yard sellers can sign up online by visit- ANY SERVICE Currently, the Kiwanis Club is the prin- ing www.libertylakesplash.com/yardsales cipal coordinator of the yard sales. Kiwan- or by bringing their form to the Splash of- SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL is Vice-President Pat Dockery, co-director fice at 2310 Molter Road, Suite 305. Regis- WOMEN-OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS of the sale with the club’s President Scott trations can also be mailed to the Liberty Proud to be a drug-free workplace. TREESI*035JC Draper, said the sale “lost some momen- Lake Kiwanis Club at P.O. Box 384, Lib- www.treespecialistsinc.com | tum” after the uncertainty of 2010, but erty Lake, WA 99019. 509-624-2172 12 • May 3, 2012 HISTORY The Splash Indian wars include ignominious chapter of Army horse slaughter By Ross Schneidmiller summit of Legacy Ridge, Captain Keyes Liberty Lake Historical Society recalled, “We discovered, far across a beau- Prior to the Steptoe Battle, with rumors tiful lake and plain, many moving specks, that soldiers were marching to aggressively which were horses.” Grier had overtaken claim land for future settlements, Coeur and captured them from Indians trying d’Alene Indian Chief Andrew Seltice’s gath- to drive them into the mountains to hide. ering on the shores of Liberty Lake in the The herd, consisting of about 900 horses, summer of 1857 took on a whole new im- mares, and colts were believed to belong to portance. the Palouse Chief Tilcohitz. The herd was driven back to the river where the troops After the feast, when the entire tribe nor- had made camp. mally engaged in sports and other games, the leaders assembled for a meeting. Selt- That evening and the following dawn, ice spoke first and encouraged a peaceful soldiers burned several barns includ- settlement even if the soldiers marched ing those belonging to Chiefs Wildshoe, upon their lands. Vincent, the head chief, Tecomtee and Quinimose. The barns, each disagreed saying he would not allow sol- full of a year’s crop of wheat and hay, were diers to trespass and told the tribe to stand destroyed, though most of their stock was successfully hidden in the hills surround- guard over their land. Chief Peter Wildshoe contributed artwork (painting by Nona Hengen) thought if the soldiers were civilized they ing the lake. Wright struggled over what would respect their territory and not tres- The U.S. Army, under the command of Col. George Wright, signed a peace treaty with the to do with the captured herd. The Colonel pass if that is what the Coeur d’Alenes de- Coeur d’Alene Tribe in 1858. and most of the others were not in favor of sired. When Chief Tecomtee got up to speak killing the horses, thinking them too valu- he said, “It should be very easy to have an sued two courses miles upriver and able. Keyes, however, disagreed thinking This map shows approximate locations of the Indians would find a way to stampede understanding that we want no trespassing of action. The gen- the following Indian War sites referred to in camped just above eral sought peace the Spokane Falls. them. Wright convened a board of officers on our land,” but some of the Indians just the April (Part 1) and May (Part 2) articles with the tribes It was there that to determine what should be done. called Tecomtee “another coward.” in the Genesis of Liberty Lake series. Many of the Coeur d’Alenes thought a but prepared for Garry, a Spokane The board decided that 130 should be se- ❶ peaceful approach was the best way to pre- war. Clarke en- Whitman Mission and Fort Walla Walla Chief, came into lected for the Army and Indian scouts and ❷ serve the sovereignty of their lands, but listed Father Joset Red Wolf Crossing camp to speak the rest would be destroyed. They felt it others were ready to fight. As the months to seek uncondi- ❸ Steptoe Battlefield/Memorial State Park with Wright. The was a disagreeable necessity but could not passed and distrust grew, more joined the tional surrender ❹ Four Lakes Battlefield chief said, that he be avoided because most were too wild to ranks arming themselves for war. Eleven from the tribal ❺ Spokane Battlefield State Park “had always been take with them and they must be prevented months later, after the Steptoe battle in members along ❻ Horse Slaughter Marker, Liberty Lake opposed to fight- from falling again into the Indians’ posses- which the Coeur d’Alenes participated, half with a list of con- ❼ Cataldo Mission ing, but that the sion. This daunting task took two days to the Coeur d’Alenes returned home. The ditions that had young men and accomplish and the site earned the name rest, about 100 tribesmen, who had prom- to be met. Joset many chiefs were “Horse Slaughter Camp.” The Indians ised their return to Vincent, broke their tried to broker Washington Montana against him and he watching on the neighboring hills could promises and remained with Kamiakin and peace, but Clarke’s could not control not comprehend what they saw, and it had Tilcoax, the Yakima and Palouse Chiefs, to conditions were them.” Wright told a profound effect upon their morale. fight another day. Of those that returned too harsh for the Garry, “You must During the last day of the horse slaugh- home, 50 resumed the warpath to avenge tribes to accept. come to me with ter, Wright received word from Father the dead for the families of fallen warriors. With the peace …. everything you Joset that the Indians were down and proposal defied, have and lay them yearning for peace. A few days later at General Newman Clarke, Commander Clarke set about at my feet. And of the Pacific Department of the Army, pur- the Cataldo Mission, the Coeur d’Alenes amassing a larger, Idaho if you don’t, war agreed to Wright’s terms. Wright was fin- vigorously trained will be made on ished with the Coeur d’Alenes but before it and superbly you this year and was over his campaign would inflict more equipped army the next and until vengeance. Genesis of Liberty Lake and placed it un- your nations shall A series from the Liberty Lake His- der the command be exterminated.” Ross Schneidmiller is president of the Lib- torical Society, appearing in the first of Colonel George erty Lake Historical Society and a lifelong The Colonel or- resident of the community. Splash issue of each month in 2012. Wright. Clarke dered Garry to get this message to the other told Wright, “You will attack all the hostile January: Geology of Liberty Lake Spokane chiefs and any other Indians in the Indians you meet with vigor, make their area. After this, other chiefs, their represen- February: Coeur d’Alene Tribe punishment severe and persevere until the tatives and other Indians came into camp March: 150 years of Gathering, submission of all is complete.” pursuing peace. This included Pokantken, Did you know? Recreation and Music Wright revenged Steptoe’s defeat in two head chief of the Spokanes who was the A total of 17 of this army’s officers April: Indian Wars, Part I engagements: The Battle of Four Lakes and leader of the two prior battles. Wright kept became generals in the Civil War — May: Indian Wars, Part II The Battle of Spokane Plains that took place Pokanten hostage. On Sept. 8, the army 12 for the Union, five for the Con- on Sept. 1 and Sept. 5, respectively, in the left camp at sunrise and marched east fol- June: Chief Seltice year of 1858. His troops were armed with lowing the river. After advancing about 10 federacy. Liberty Lake was originally July: Chief Tecomtee long-range rifles giving them the advantage miles along the south side of the river the named Lake Grier by Col. Wright for August: Chief Wildshoe over the Indian tribes. According to his troops saw a cloud of dust in the distance Major W.N. Grier. Chief Seltice resided September: Mullan Trail reports, Wright never lost a man in battle toward present-day Liberty Lake. Major at Saltese Flats (named for him), October: Homestead Act whereas the Indian casualties were severe. Grier and his three companies of dragoons Wildshoe on the west shore of Liberty The following day the troops rested along (horse soldiers) were dispatched to investi- November: Spokane Bridge Crossing gate, with Captain Keyes and his foot sol- Lake, Tecomtee on the east shore and December: Stephen Liberty the Spokane River, exhausted from two dif- Quinimose at Spokane Bridge. ficult battles. Upon hearing the enemy was diers bringing up the rear. in force above them, they moved seven By the time the foot soldiers reached the The Splash May 3, 2012 • 13 NEWS City applies for Civic Center grant If awarded, Liberty Lake will and prepared the application. In order to the matching $425,000 is proposed to meet the May 1 deadline, staff secured a come from the Real Estate Excise Tax, a be obligated to match $425K two-day extension on the final piece – the city fund allocated toward capital projects. resolution from Council authorizing sub- “In my mind, this allows the Council By Kelly Moore mission and declaring project completion Splash Staff Writer to take time and deliberately consider the to be in the best public interest. future of this project,” Smith said. “We In a close vote Tuesday evening, the Council Members Susan Schuler, Dan can’t do anything out there until 2013 if we City Council voted 4-3 to formally ap- Dunne, Keith Kopelson and Cris Kamin- want this grant.” ply for grant funding of the city’s Liberty skas voted in favor of the resolution with The grant, if secured, would assist the Lake Town Square at the Civic Center site. Josh Beckett, Odin Langford and Shane funding of phases 1a, 1b and 1c of the The grant application includes a request of Brickner dissenting. Before voting, Kamin- Civic Center project, which include park- $425,000 that must be matched by the city skas clarified that her vote didn’t mean she ing and landscaping for what Smith called in order for the award to be finalized. was necessarily in support of the Civic Cen- a “courtyard area.” The action was taken on the premise that ter project. the city would be able to back out of the ap- “It would be irresponsible for us to turn In other business: 5th AnnuAl plication process at any time with no finan- away help,” Schuler said. “The money is go- • The Council heard first quarter reports cial obligation. ing to go to some city somewhere. It’s all from department directors. EAstErn Tuesday’s vote was the result of a quick about vision and we have to be able to look • Interim City Administrator Mike Ce- Ashington turnaround on what Community Develop- down the road and see not only what we cka reported that a contract was signed W ment Director Doug Smith called a “seren- want for our community today, but what we with the new City Administrator Katy Al- FArm hEritAgE dipitous” chain of events. want to see for our community down the len. Her start date was moved from June 1 ro a d .” “We were quite concerned as to how it to June 4. She will be in Liberty Lake this shoW Beckett said approving the action didn’t weekend for introductory meetings with would be received, and considered not even Rain or Shine! pursuing it because of the potential wind- “feel genuine,” as support for the project was city departments. yet to be determined. fall,” Smith explained. “Still we thought the • Pat Lutzenberger and Linda Dockery The Spokane Valley Heritage benefit to the community was too great to Smith said the Civic Center project was were recognized for their efforts supervis- Museum, in collaboration with p a s s up.” selected for the application because it was ing the Kiwanis K-Kids service group. The the Inland Empire Steam & He said the granting agency, Washington the only eligible project currently on the K-Kids were honored at the last meeting Gas Engine Buffs #197, presents city’s roster. Wildlife and Recreation Program Coalition, with the Chase Youth Award. this annual celebration of contacted City Hall at 4:28 p.m. April 17, The Recreation and Conservation Of- • Finance Director R.J. Stevenson pro- antique farm equipment usage citing a lack of applicants and encouraging fice in Olympia will complete a technical vided a budgetary review of the utility tax and demonstrations. the city to participate. Smith said Liberty review of the grants through June. Project and how it might fit into future financial Lake was contacted because of a favorable evaluations will take place in August and a forecasts for the city. After the presenta- When: Friday May 11th, track record with the agency, which helped project list will be approved by the grant- tion, Mayor Steve Peterson said he was in Saturday May 12th & fund Pavillion Park and Rocky Hill Park. ing agency in October with grants award- favor of keeping a 3-percent utility tax if it Sunday May 13th, 2011 In response, the city staff grant commit- ed in June 2013. became a dedicated fund as determined by tee met, reviewed the grant requirements Should the city be awarded grant funds, the Council. Time: 10am – 6pm Where: E 10200 Sprague Ave News Briefs Spokane Valley, WA What: Tractors, Engines, CVHS group wins finalists from over 1,500 ballots cast. American Marketing Association and Keo- Grain Grinding, $2,500 from STCU This is the inaugural year of the Hundred kee, a marketing and communications firm Wheat Threshing, in Sandpoint, Idaho. The top entries out of Tractor Parade, The Technology Student Group at Cen- Dollar Project. STCU has announced it will sponsor the program again in the 2012-13 all entries received Brightest Spark Awards. Food, Music & tral Valley High School has been awarded so much more!! $2,500 by the Spokane Teachers Credit school year. LL Kiwanis announces Union for their efforts to brighten the lives Greenstone earns scholarship winners Public of local kids. Admission: $5 Adults marketing award The Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation has The prize was part of a $5,000 grant $3 Youth 7-17 Spokane Regional Marketing and Com- announced its scholarship award winners $15 Families of 5 through STCU’s “Hundred Dollar Project” munications Association (Spokane Mar- for 2012. A total of 36 applications were re- (2 adults, 3 children) that encourages teens “to start a move- Com) presented the Spark Awards April 24 ceived, including seven reapplying former Business card.pdfBusiness 1 10/14/2011 card.pdf 110:22:41 10/14/2011 AM 10:22:41 AM ment, launch an innovation, brighten a life Business card.pdf 1 10/14/2011 10:22:41 AM to recognize the best work by local market- scholarship winners and 29 high school se- SPONSORED BY:

or change the world.” CV students collected C C ing, communications and public relations niors. JIM McCALLJIM PE McCALL PE Owner Owner over 1,000 stuffed animals to donate to the M M professionals. C JIM McCALL PE The list of honorees includes: Drew Y Y Catholic Charities Christmas Bureau. The M Owner The Liberty Lake Farmers Market social Brown, Trevor J. Cook, Michael Sattler, CM CM cash award will help the group provide more Y Reiff InjectionReiff Injection Molding Molding Inc Inc MY MY media campaign by Greenstone Homes Homa Shaarbaf and Charlotte Schmitz of CM “Custom Molded“Custom Plastics Molded & Manufacturing” Plastics & Manufacturing” gifts to less fortunate children. CY ReiffCY Injection Molding Inc took home the “Brightest Spark” award for Central Valley High School; Kaylee Hoop- MY CMY “CustomCMY(509) Molded 340-1020(509) Plastics 340-1020 & Manufacturing” 131 N. Pittsburg131 N. Pittsburg Student groups in Sandpoint, Idaho and CY (800) 345-7776(800) 345-7776 Spokane, WashingtonSpokane, Washington 99202 99202 electronic and interactive communications. er, Jordan Mitchell, Katie Semler and Tomi K KFax (509) 340-1023Fax (509) 340-1023 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] CMY (509) 340-1020 131 N. Pittsburg Ephrata, Wash. received $1,500 and $1,000, Greenstone also won awards for internal (800) 345-7776 Spokane, Washington 99202 Tanner of Barker High School; Krissy Das- K Fax (509) 340-1023 e-mail: [email protected] respectively, for their projects to help others. communications, print brochure and elec- chbach of Gonzaga University; Emily Hope Earlier this year, teams from Washington tronic communications. of East Valley High School; Haleigh Miller Exhibitor and Idaho presented STCU with ideas for of Washington State University; Cally Local professionals submitted nearly 70 & Public the Hundred Dollar Project. A total of 10 entries ranging from publications and fea- McKenzie King, Samantha Walters, Carlie Information: teams were chosen and given $100 each to ture stories to Web site design and media Christine King and Olyvia Manning of West make a positive difference in their commu- relations campaigns. The award entries were Valley High School and Connor Smith of 509-922-4570 nities. Only 36 votes separated the top three judged by the Puget Sound Chapter of the University High School. 14 • May 3, 2012 sports The Splash CVHS Sports Roundup Baseball team splits final The Bears finished the regular season as Cheer 1: Allison Jordan, Mead, leaving the Bears as the lone un- two regular season games the third seed and will face Ferris in a first- Central Valley Soccer defeated team in the league with only one round 4A district match on Wednesday, The CV baseball team wrapped up the Jordan, a Liberty Lake resident, has league meet remaining. Hoekstra took first May 2 at 4 p.m. at Joe Albi Stadium. regular season by splitting two games with signed a national letter of intent to play in the 100-and 200-meter races, anchored the final leg of the winning 4x200 meter Lewis and Clark, losing 8-1 and winning Girls track team moves into first soccer for New Mexico Highlands Uni- 6-2. In the loss, the CV offense could only relay, and leapt her way to a first-place fin- The CV girls track team took sole pos- versity beginning in the fall of 2012. Jor- muster five hits as Ryan Leone collected ish in the long jump. session of first place in the GSL standings dan was a three-year varsity letterman for two of those while Brady Simmelink as they defeated Mead High School 83-67 CVHS and team captain her senior year, Cheer 3: Justin Alcala, picked up the loss on the mound. guiding the Bears to the state quarterfi- in a battle of unbeaten teams during a meet nals. New Mexico Highlands is a NCAA Central Valley Soccer The Bears bounced back from their loss last week. The girls were led by Savannah division II program located in Las Vegas, Alcala, a senior midfielder, had a goal as they used a four run fourth inning to Hoekstra who won the 100-and 200-me- New Mexico. and three assists as CV split two league put away LC and pick up the win. Joshua ter races, the long jump and anchored the games last week. Alcala assisted on the Hayes earned the win as he went the dis- winning 4x200 relay race. Other CV win- Cheer 2: Savannah Hoekstra, only goal in CV’s 2-1 loss to Lewis and tance while the offense scored six runs on ners included Courtney Owens who won Central Valley Track and Field Clark while he netted one goal and as- only five hits from five different Bear bat- the 800 meter race, Alex Moore who won ters. CV next plays Ferris High School in Hoekstra, a sophomore, led the girls sisted on two others as the Bears routed both the 1,600-and 3,200-meter races, a best-of-three playoff for the third seed to track and field team to a victory against Rogers, 7-0. Madison Hovren who won the 300-meter the subregional. The first game was Tues- hurdles, Roni Dringle who tossed a meet day at Avista Stadium after presstime. The best 125’8 in the javelin, and Mariah Cun- Scoreboard second game will be tonight (Thursday) at ningham who won the high jump. Avista with the third game, if needed, on Baseball Mt. Spokane 2-4 Friday with games slated to begin at 4 p.m. The boys team dropped a 99-40 decision Central Valley 2-4 to Mead as the Panthers ran off with wins GSL Standings University 2-4 Team League Overall Gonzaga Prep 2-4 Softball team wins two games in the 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600-meter Mead 16-2 16-2 North Central 1-3 The CV girls fastpitch softball team races before Austin Seely broke the streak Gonzaga Prep 15-3 16-4 Rogers 0-8 by winning the 3,200-meter race. The only Mt. Spokane 13-5 14-6 moved within a half game of second place Results other individual win for the Bears was Ferris 13-5 13-6 4/26 CV at Mead 99-40 L in the GSL as they defeated Rogers 8-2 Shadle Park 11-7 11-7 4/28 CV at Shoreline Stadium 27th and Lewis and Clark 6-2 in league play from Garrett Sawyer who won the high University 7-11 7-11 last week. Against Rogers, Carissa Sdao jump with a leap of an even 6 feet. Central Valley 6-12 6-12 Girls Track North Central 5-13 5-13 pitched a complete game seven hitter for Both the boys and girls teams competed GSL Standings Lewis and Clark 2-16 2-16 Team Overall the win while the offense scored all eight in invitational meets over the past weekend Rogers 2-16 2-16 Central Valley 6-0 runs before the fifth inning. Tia Pau had as the girls competed at the Lake Wash- Results Mead 5-1 4/24 CV vs. Lewis and Clark 8-1 L two hits including a double while team- ington Invitational finishing in 16th place Mt. Spokane 5-1 4/25 CV vs. Lewis and Clark 6-2 W mate Kaitlyn Richardson also had two hits, Ferris 4-2 among the over 70 teams that competed at including a triple in the win. Fastpitch Softball Shadle Park 4-4 the Invite. The top CV finishers were Roni Lewis and Clark 3-3 The Bears win versus Lewis and Clark Dringle who took fourth in the javelin and GSL Standings University 2-4 Katie Wardsworth who finished in fifth in Team League Overall Gonzaga Prep 2-4 featured another strong pitching perfor- University 12-1 13-1 North Central 0-5 mance as Sdao and Carli Riordan com- the discus. The boys team competed at the Mead 9-4 10-5 Rogers 0-8 bined on a four hitter with Riordan pick- Shoreline Invitational where they finished Mt. Spokane 9-4 9-5 Results in 27th place out of over 70 teams. The top Central Valley 8-4 9-4 ing up the win in relief. The CV offense 4/26 CV at Mead 83-67 W finishers for the boys were J.J. Talafili who Shadle Park 6-7 7-8 4/28 CV at Lake Washington 16th picked up two runs in the second, fourth, Gonzaga Prep 6-7 6-7 and fifth innings while maximizing the took third in the shot put and Drew Brown Lewis and Clark 5-8 6-9 Boys Golf five hits they had in the game. Senior Tay- who came in fifth in the pole vault. North Central 5-8 5-8 4/23 CV at Indian Canyon Golf Course 2nd Rogers 3-10 4-11 lor Wayman was the only CV batter with Tennis teams pick up league wins Ferris 1-12 1-12 Girls Golf two hits which included a home run. Results Both the boys and girls tennis teams 4/23 CV vs. Lewis and Clark 9-6 W 4/23 CV at Indian Canyon Golf Course 6th Soccer team splits two games picked up two wins last week during GSL 4/24 CV vs. Rogers 8-2 W 4/27 CV vs. LC 6-2 W Boys Tennis The CV soccer team wrapped up their action as they defeated University and 4/30 CV vs. North Central 4-1 W 4/24 CV vs. University 6-1 W regular season by splitting two games as Mt. Spokane high schools. Against Uni- 4/25 CV vs. Mt. Spokane 5-2 W versity the boys and girls both won by a Soccer they dropped a 2-1 decision to Lewis and Girls Tennis Clark and romped over Rogers by a score score of 6-1 as the boys won the number GSL Standings one singles match behind Jacob Conant Team League Overall 4/24 CV vs. University 6-1 W of 7-0. Against LC the Bears gave up a goal Mead 8-1 8-2 4/25 CV vs. Mt. Spokane 5-2 W early in the first half before netting the who won 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 while the number Central Valley 6-3 8-3 equalizer from Robert Kissinger-Smith off one doubles team of Andrew Wiggan and University 6-3 8-3 COMMUNITY GOLF an assist from Justin Acala. After regula- Michael Sattler won 6-3, 5-7, 6-0. The Mt. Spokane 6-3 8-4 Joel Christensen of Liberty Lake placed first in the Junior Golf tion play ended with the score tied 1-1 the girls team earned a 6-1, 6-1 win from Ferris 6-3 6-8 Northwest tournament at The Creek at Qualchan (boys 16- Lewis and Clark 5-4 9-6 18 division) on April 29 with a score of 72. Dakota Pearce of Tigers netted the game winner just three their number one singles player Leslie Gonzaga Prep 4-5 6-7 Liberty Lake was second at 73. minutes into the first overtime. Ho and the number one doubles team of Shadle Park 4-6 6-8 Liberty Lake resident Jake Dringle placed third in the boys The Bears rebounded from their loss by Mika D’Amico and Kasey Clark by a score North Central 1-8 4-8 13-15 division with an 82. Rogers 0-9 1-12 pounding Rogers by seven goals as they of 6-4, 6-3. Results SCHEDULE took 27 shots in the game. CV netted three Against Mt. Spokane the boys team 4/25 CV vs. Lewis and Clark 2-1 L 4/27 CV vs. Rogers 7-0 W MAY 3 goals in seven minutes early in the first won 5-2 as Conant lost 6-2, 6-1 but Wig- 4 p.m. CV softball at University half to put the game away as Cobi Guer- gan and Sattler picked up a 6-3, 5-7, 6-1 Boys Track 4 p.m. CV boys track at Central Valley rinha, Justin Alcala, and Isaiah Van Voor- win over their opponents. The girls team 4 p.m. CV girls track at Central Valley GSL Standings MAY 4 his all scored goals. George Herner added also won by a score of 5-2 but reversed the Team Overall 4 p.m. CV softball vs. Mt. Spokane a goal later in the first half to give the Bears wins from their number one players as Ferris 6-0 MAY 7 Mead 6-0 a 4-0 lead while the second half featured Ho won the singles match 6-1, 6-0 while Lewis and Clark 6-0 Noon CV boys golf at Spokane Country Club goals from Alex Renz, Chris Stokesbary the doubles team of D’Amico and Clark 4 p.m. CV softball at Shadle Park Shadle Park 3-5 and a second one from Van Voorhis. lost 6-2, 6-3. The Splash May 3, 2012 • 15

Saturday, June 9th, 2012 8 am – 4 pm 19th annual Friendly Organized by the Reminders Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake R egIsTRATIO Section 3.4 of I n s nOw rules and (Sign up by June 1 to list your sale Open! regulations: and description in the official guide and map. Registration fees go to the Kiwanis Club of Liberty 48-hour Lake to support the event and community.) RegIsTeRed hOMes ReceIve: parking for community guide: Listing information trailers, RVs Three ways organized alongside your neighborhood’s to register: corresponding map in the official 2012 BesT Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales and boats Op TIOn! Guide. 9,000 copies will be distributed  Online: $10 through the June 7 Splash, at distribution Submit your registration and secure credit card payment points throughout the region and at Vandalism is at www.libertylakesplash.com/yardsales to receive a strategic community outposts on the day high — discounted registration and special reasonably priced add- of the event. on options (color, borders, bold title) to help your yard sale lock your cars stand out from the rest. Online ads can also exceed the A supported event: The sales will be advertised and publicized through and homes 20-word maximum for 15 cents a word. region-wide outlets, and the Kiwanis Club is working with local authorities and  In-person: $15 strategic vendors (portable restrooms, etc.) Stop by The Splash office between the hours of 9 a.m. and to ensure a safe and well-supported event. www.meadowwoodhoa.com noon Monday through Friday to submit your registration information and payment. Add-on and extra word options directional signage: Signs will be posted to help guide shoppers into the available. neighborhoods, including the River District. ADVERTISING SPECIAL 2310 N. Molter Road, Suite 305 • Liberty Lake, WA 99019 charity pick-ups: A truck from

OF THE MONTH Sorry, we can’t take registrations over the phone. ARC of Spokane will be going up and down Liberty Lake streets Monday and Tuesday, June 11-12, to pick up unsold  Mail-in form: $15 items residents wish to donate to charity. Complete the registration form below and submit it along No large items please. with your fee. Remember, registration must be received by June 1 to be included in the official guide and map. satisfaction: In the past, some homes have chosen to hold sales on the day of the event without registering. By submitting an official registration, you showcase your 33% Name community pride by helping organizers properly support the strategic needs of the Phone event as well as giving back to the Liberty Address Lake community. After expenses, all proceeds from the event will be reinvested OFF Description (Not to exceed 20 words) by the Kiwanis Club into the community.

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This option is available through any of the (509) 242-7752 Underwritten by three methods listed on this page. 16 • May 3, 2012 opinion The Splash Splash Editorial Seeking clarification on the utility tax As the mayor of Mukilteo on the shores It appears that part of the reason for of Puget Sound, Joe Marine may be the the emerging wish list has to do with the most aptly named public figure in the state windfall that occurred in 2011 as a result of Washington. of setting the utility tax at 6 percent. Un- It remains to be seen if his idea for a util- like Mukilteo, which began at 2 percent ity tax is just as suitable. and opted for “a tiered approach” accord- ing to Finance Director Scott James, Liber- Last fall, Marine presented the Mukilteo ty Lake — functioning at the time without City Council with a proposed budget for a full-time finance director — suddenly 2012 that included the introduction of had a bonanza of funds. Soon, the line of a 2-percent utility tax; the pitch cited a requests began to form. steady decrease in municipal revenue and the importance of maintaining city streets Beginning this year, the utility tax rate and keeping up on other fundamental was adjusted to 3 percent, but the necessity tasks. of the toll is still nebulous, depending on The law also restricts the hours that ped- which representative of City Council ad- dlers and solicitors may operate. During Surrounding cities in Snohomish Coun- dresses the subject. On March 6, Finance Be aware of the summer months the hours are between ty such as Edmonds, Lynnwood and Ever- Director R.J. Stevenson provided a thor- 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. of any day of the week. ett had already implemented the utility tax ough review of the history leading up to to bolster their budgets. implementation of the tax, including the peddling scams The law prevents peddlers or solicitors If the scenario sounds familiar, it’s be- severe drop in sales tax revenue (24.5 per- from going door to door in areas in which cause Liberty Lake went through the same cent) over a two-year period, starting in a sign is posted prohibiting them on the conversation in the autumn of 2010. The 2008. premises. However, this does not apply if city was talking about a deficit of up to Yet by 2011, proceeds from sales tax the person goes to the home at the invita- $700,000 and a 6-percent levy on gas, ca- By Brian Asmus were up 15 percent from the city’s projec- tion or with consent of the occupant. ble, phone, electric and garbage bills was Splash guest column tions. In the same year, funds from the There are several exemptions to the li- introduced as a way to stem the fleeting utility tax were used to pay off the Trail- censing requirement which include: revenue tide. head at Liberty Lake Golf Course debt Purposed government functions While the utility tax has been part of the which freed up cash in the general fund. As summer approaches, our community budgetary terrain in Liberty Lake for well Things were suddenly looking rosy. Nonprofit organizations over a year, many questions remain re- has noticed an increase in solicitor and For his part, Stevenson has character- Newspaper carriers garding its role. In the meantime, requests peddler activity in Liberty Lake neighbor- ized the utility tax as a “stable revenue Political candidates, campaign workers to supplement the employee roster at the hoods. There are many legitimate organiza- source” when compared to something as and political committees library, begin construction on phase one tions that have contacted the city to acquire tenuous as the sales tax. That’s all well and of the civic center or launch a roundabout the necessary licenses to go door to door Any persons on an established route good, but the question remains: Will it be project at Harvard and Mission have sur- and sell goods and services. However, there that are selling milk, milk products, bakery a part of the budget picture from here on faced at City Hall. are also several groups that are only inter- goods, laundry or dry cleaning services or out? When that discussion finally takes ested in victimizing our residents. baby diapers place, perhaps issues like the civic center, This article is to share with you some in- Farmers, gardeners or other people, who library payroll and roundabout develop- formation regarding our city law as it per- About the Opinion Page ment can be resolved with more certainty. deliver products they have grown, harvest- The Splash opinion page is intended to be a tains to peddlers and solicitors going door ed or produced. community forum for discussing local issues. Until then, it’s like trying to predict to door, and to encourage you to call the Please interact with us by sending a leer to where your team will wind up in the Liberty Lake Police Department if you find Any person found in violation of any of the editor or Liberty Lake Voices guest column standings without knowing if a portion of anyone violating this law. the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty for consideraon. of a misdemeanor which may include a your roster will be eligible for the rest of With some exceptions, all people selling Leers to the editor of no more than 350 the season. $250 fine or imprisonment for not more words or guest columns of about 700 words goods and services door to door are re- than 90 days. should be e-mailed to It’s time for the City Council to imple- quired to have a city of Liberty Lake issued [email protected] or mailed to P.O. ment some of the ideas that Stevenson permit and license. To obtain a license, Our experience has been that those so- Box 363, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. A full name recommended back in March — commu- they must fill out an application with the liciting without a license will tell us that and telephone number must be included for they were not aware that the city required purposes of verificaon. A photo of the author nity meetings, public hearings and surveys city. The application is then provided to the must be taken or provided for all Liberty Lake to determine the future of the utility tax. Chief of Police who conducts a background a special license, or they will say that the Voices guest columns. While a task force formed by the Greater investigation. The applicants are screened “company” has the license, or that they have The Splash reserves the right to edit or reject Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce for compliance with all city laws and regula- a state license so they don’t need a city li- any submission. Business complaints or has done an effective job of representing tions. The application can be denied upon cense. Remember each person is required endorsements will not be accepted, and the business community on the issue, the finding that the license would be detrimen- to have the city license on them and to show polical endorsement leers will only be it to you. If they cannot produce the license, accepted if they interact with issues of a city needs to hear from citizens whose tal to public peace, health or welfare. campaign. household budgets are directly impacted If the license is granted by the city, it is please direct them to City Hall at 22710 E. Views expressed in signed columns or leers by the tax. required the subject have the license in their Country Vista Drive and call the Liberty do not necessarily reflect the views of this City Hall has already hosted a well- possession. It is unlawful for any person to Lake Police Department at 218-4899. newspaper or its staff. Editorials, which appear under the heading "Splash Editorial," represent attended open house on the civic center. peddle or solicit without having the license Brian Asmus is chief of the Liberty Lake the voice of The Splash and are wrien by How about a gathering where residents in their possession and the law requires that Police Department. Submit guest columns of Publisher Josh Johnson or Editor Craig Howard. can offer some utilitarian thoughts on the they show their city issued license to all 700 words or fewer on topics of Liberty Lake utility tax? those that they contact. interest to [email protected]. The Splash May 3, 2012 • 17 BUSINESS/PROFILES/NEWS At Concordia, Hochberg will adversity,” he said. In Biz PITCHING compete against the likes of Lew- Hochberg said Kris White, a Unleashed Online revenue by $13 million for the Continued from page 2 is-Clark State, a team that has won CV grad who played baseball at 16 NAIA championships and sent Washington State, Spokane Falls Marketing welcomes quarter. The increase in revenue “We think Jake’s best pitching more than a dozen players to the Community College and Gon- Schluter for the quarter was due to growth is ahead of him,” said Concordia in both the Energy and Water Major Leagues, including current zaga, has been a key mentor as head baseball coach Rob Vance. Greenstone’s former Marketing segments. In addition, OpenWay Seattle Mariners’ shortstop Bren- far as his pitching is concerned. “We know he’s going to get bet- Director Josh Schluter has moved project revenue in North America dan Ryan. The list of Concordia As for his grades, it’s always been ter because he’s got a great work to Unleashed Online Marketing. increased $3 million over the same alumni includes Michael Dev- clear from the homefront that ac- ethic. We really think he’s going “We are period in 2011. Revenue growth aney, who was drafted by the New ademics must be in order before to be a special pitcher.” extremely in the Water segment was driven York Mets and earned the team’s participating in sports. by increased meter shipments in Hochberg will join a list of CV Minor League Pitcher of the Year excited to “That’s something we’ve always Latin America and Europe. pitching alumni that includes for- distinction in 2007. At one point add Josh stressed,” said Jake’s dad, Phil. mer Liberty Lake resident Rusty earlier this year, three Cascade to our Un- During the quarter, the compa- “The grades have to be there.” leashed ny also repurchased 282,090 shares Shellhorn (Texas Tech), Scott Conference teams — LC State, Team,” said of Itron common stock at an aver- Simon (Washington State) and the College of Idaho and the Uni- Echoing the words of Jake’s Unleashed age price of $37.56 per share. The Trevor Shull (Tampa Bay minor versity of British Columbia were coaches, Phil said his son realizes Online company has repurchased approx- league system). all ranked in the NAIA top 25. that success requires an invest- Marketing imately 1.1 million shares of Itron ment of time and effort. schluter “Jake has the potential to be a Representatives from Seattle Owner and common stock at an average price great pitcher in college,” said CV University, Notre Dame, the “Jake has a tremendous work Founder of $36.20 per share since October head coach Barry Poffenroth. University of San Francisco and ethic and determination,” Phil Chris Reilly in a press release. “He 2011. “He just has to work on his con- Menlo College also spoke with said. brings with him a complete under- sistency and improve his veloc- Hochberg about pitching at the standing of online marketing solu- The Mat to An honor student who main- it y.” college level. tions and how they can be applied benefit local charity tains a 3.5 grade point average In Portland, Hochberg will and is part of groups like Wash- to each business.” Instructors at The Mat, 21651 Hochberg keeps hitters off bal- compete in a recently construct- ington Drug Free Youth and Key E. Country Vista Drive, will hold ance with a variety of pitches, Schluter is the acting Friends ed stadium that Vance described Club, Hochberg has also volun- of Pavillion Park president and a free all-level easy flow yoga class including a two-seam and four- 6 p.m. May 11 to support Blessings seam fastball, changeup and “as one of the best NAIA fields in teered with groups like the Sal- former Marketing director for the country.” The venue seats just vation Army and Tom’s Turkey Greenstone Homes. He has been Under the Bridge, a local charity curve. As for zeroing in on the benefiting the homeless. strike zone, the southpaw points under 2,000 for home games. Drive. For Easter, he delivered involved with technology and gift baskets to a local retirement marketing in various capacities for to games against Mt. Spokane Hochberg and his Central Val- “We just decided it was time center. 16 years. for us to get more involved in the and Gonzaga Prep where his ley teammates will face off against strikeout to walk ratio was nearly Ferris in the District 8 4A playoffs “We know Jake is a very good “Josh was a very effective direc- community and give back,” co- 2 to 1. this week. The first two games student and obviously he has his tor of Marketing for Greenstone owner and instructor Jan Long of the best-of-three series were Homes with a comprehensive said. “We’re going to try every “I think it’s a mentality issue,” goals in order,” Vance said. understanding of how to best use three months to do something to he said. “I was more focused in played at Avista Stadium with While Hochberg has a goal of technology in an integrated mar- benefit our favorite charity.” those games.” scores coming after the Splash one day playing Major League press deadline. keting program,” Greenstone Cor- A Lululemon Athletica trunk In the summer, Hochberg joins Baseball, he also talks about poration CEO Jim Frank said in a show will take place after the class the roster of the Spokane Dodg- Regardless of how the season earning his degree in Education press release. “He is a strong man- with items for sale. For more in- ers, a select team comprised of winds up, Hochberg said he has and one day teaching college his- ager and shows leadership in team formation, call The Mat at 998- local players from across the re- grown as a baseball player and a tory and coaching baseball. environments.” 1772. gion. Last season, he pitched in person. “There are so many high school Unleashed Online Marketing Telect introduces relief for the squad, compiling an “As a pitcher, you're only as stereotypes,” he said. “I know brings online marketing results to earned run average of under 1.00. good as your ability to respond to there’s more than just baseball. “ businesses in the Northwest. new product Last week Liberty Lake-based Schluter can be contacted at Telect released a new data center a Band-Aid fix for right now.” [email protected]. rack, tested to withstand Zone PROJECT Tomlinson, whose husband Itron releases 4 seismic activity. In addition to Continued from page 10 being earthquake proof, the new founded Eastside Little League, quarterly report said she’s worked behind the rack offers more options for cable working to improve the now- scenes since 2007 with city and In its quarterly financial report, management, more working room vacant lot would be the fourth district officials to find a -per Itron reported revenues for the than other deployed cabinets and major volunteer effort for lo- manent home for local baseball, quarter at $572 million compared industry-leading airflow. cal baseball supporters. She and remains confident the de- to $564 million in the same period According to a press release, said volunteers also helped take velopment will eventually break for 2011. the product was tested in switch down the former Sports World “We’re off to a good start to the offices and independent labs. It is complex and helped clean up the ground. year on revenue with our newly designed to accommodate servers, field at the former Safeco build- “It’ll definitely come through,” implemented global Energy and routers, batteries and other crucial ing where they play now. Pavil- she said. “It’s really important for Water segments both contribut- network components. lion Park is also a site for league families to be able to play in their ing to 4-percent sales growth at Telect markets products to en- games. Tomlinson said league community — to be able to send constant currency,” Itron President close, power and protect equip- volunteers set up and take down the kids on their bikes to games. and CEO LeRoy Nosbaum said in ment in communications net- the field at the park before and This is my commitment and I a press release. works. Products are manufactured after every game. have hundreds of kids and par- Nosbaum also reported higher in Plano, Texas and Guadalajara, “It’s really a sub-optimal situ- ents behind me just waiting to first-quarter expenses compared Mexico. ation for us,” Tomlinson said. see this happen.” to last year, noting building, orga- “Of course, the park is a place we Council discussion on the nizing and supporting new global In Biz features Liberty Lake-con- have to share with other entities project, as well as the entire ros- operations. nected business items. Contact The and the field at Safeco is not re- ter of capital facilities improve- Changes in foreign currency ex- Splash with business news at edi- ally a field we can use to bring up ments, is expected to continue at change rates unfavorably impacted [email protected]. to a quality standard. It’s kind of upcoming public meetings. 18 • May 3, 2012 classifieds The Splash

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Kiwanis of Liberty Lake - Golf Scramble 8 Relay For Life of Liberty Lake 20 Wittkopf Landscape Supplies 9 The Splash May 3, 2012 • 19 NEWS of Valleyway Avenue and Mitchell Drive that the subjects contacted regarding the Calls for service POLICE for a suspicious person. A caller reported soliciting issue all had criminal records. Alarm 2 that a subject was in the area going door- • Fraud — At 4:30 p.m. April 28, LLPD Continued from page 6 Citizen assist 2 to-door selling magazine subscriptions. received a report of a fraud/identity theft Custodial interference 1 • Fraud — At 2:45 p.m. April 26, LLPD The officer contacted the subject and he case at the 19000 block of East Maxwell Domestic violence 1 received a report of a possible fraud at was advised about the city-issued permit Drive. The complainant reported that she the 22800 block of Appleway Avenue. The required to sell items door-to-door. The received information that a bank account Fraud, credit card 1 business reported that they had made subject said he was not aware of that, as opened in her name, although she never Fraud, swindle 1 payment by check to a former employee. he was dropped off in the area by a group opened nor authorized the opening of Harassment 1 The former employee called the employer of others selling magazines in the residen- that account. After receiving that infor- Malicious mischief 1 and stated that they never received the tial neighborhoods around Liberty Lake. mation the complainant looked at her Recovered stolen vehicle 1 check. The employer stopped payment The subject was asked to leave the city. credit report and learned that several Suspicion 2 on the check and reissued a new check. At 1:55 p.m. the next day, LLPD received credit accounts had been opened using Theft 1 The bank advised the employer that the another similar report of a person solicit- her information, most of them were retail Threatening 1 former employee attempted to cash ing without a license in the Legacy Ridge credit accounts with substantial balances Traffic offense 4 the original check but it was denied due area. The officer was able to contact the on them. The case has been assigned to Welfare check 1 to the stop payment. The complainant boss, who said he was not aware that he Detective Ray Bourgeois for follow up reported the former employee seemingly needed a solicitor’s license. He was told investigation. Citations then cashed the check at a check-cashing not to come back to Liberty Lake until • Suspended license — A 40-year-old Driving while license suspended 4 store even though it had a stop payment they received the proper licensing. 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