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in bid to remain on from complacent going into the vote. The Liberty Lake Council Splash caught up with the lone candidate Our FOCUS is helping YOU get back to life. for position 6 recently to discuss his rec- By Craig Howard ollections of campaigns past and present, SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR the latest priorities hovering over City Hall and the benefits of listening to the Keith Kopelson chose not to mire in advice of a wise grandmother. Specializing in: the post-ballot stew after falling 77 votes N short of the Liberty Lake City Council in Pain & injury recovery Let’s go back to fall of 2011. S November 2011. W Sports-related injury & screening 90 IN What are some of your memo- VE A G X L Post-surgery rehab Instead, Kopelson took what he had Q. O N ries of that election and why KN E Auto injury learned on the campaign trail and turned you decided to run for City Council? N it a resilient soup. M Work-related injury rehab O VE L A T Y E A When Ryan Romney announced in Well, I love Liberty Lake, and I HUNTWOOD Balance & fall prevention R EW L N R P December of 2011 that he would be leav- always felt like I wanted to do D AP MA E A. ing the governing board to pursue his something to improve or main- D IS 23505 E. Appleway Ave, Ste 106 ON master’s degree and other interests, Ko- tain the city. It’s one thing talking about

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ITRON eventually be joined by four hopefuls in standing up for a few seconds with some- 509-891-2258 an appointment process that included thing that’s usually a negative blurb. I just E MISSION AVE a tough line of questioning on Jan. 31, felt like if I was able to be part of council, www.therapeuticassociates.com/LibertyLake 2012, from City Council members and I would be able to serve the city the way I Mayor Steve Peterson. wanted to on a volunteer basis. I probably made the decision to run three months A resident of Liberty Lake since 2003, before the election. I was a little intimi- Kopelson was well-versed in municipal dated by the election process. My grand- PROJECT SPOTLIGHT matters and adeptly addressed each in- mother believes that it starts at the city quiry. When council emerged with their level, and we can change the country that decision, he was the unanimous pick. way, so she was very enthusiastic about Since then, Kopelson has been a re- me running. freshing presence around the dais, Q. What was the strategy when it came known for his reflective evaluation of to running against Shane Brickner? topics and an opinion that sometimes Were you out putting up campaign goes against the grain. When the dis- signs, doorbelling, handing out flyers? cussion on re-evaluating the utility tax stalled at a council meeting in August, it A. I did not do signs. The sign controver- was Kopelson who spoke up and urged sy was heated back then, and personally speaking, I felt that it was overused and We worked with Sharon Cramer to publish The Cougar Cub Tales that a separate workshop be held on the it really took down the look of the city. I and Liberty Lake’s Charles F. Finck to publish As We Forgive Those topic. didn’t want people to vote for me because A native of Massapequa, N.Y., Kopel- they saw my name — I wanted them to son spent part of his adolescence in St. vote for me because they knew what I Louis before leaving for college. Kopel- stood for. I spoke to a lot of people. The What’s your project? son’s professional background includes debates really helped quite a bit. The cov- 20 years in retail management. He now erage from the Splash really helped. Publish your book. Package your product. Print your materials. owns a security/janitorial company as Q: Are there any aspects of your ca- Work with your neighbor. well as a limousine business. Kopelson reer in retail management that have car- and his wife, Nicole, have been married ried over into your role in city govern- for 18 years and have four children. ment? In addition to his work on council, A: I think so. I think when you have Kopelson is active in other civic arenas. a fiscal responsibility to a company and Richard He is the co-founder of the Liberty Lake their shareholders, you think of things Shutts Merchants Association and a past presi- a little differently. Now that I’m respon- Owner, dent and current member of the Liberty sible for the city’s funds and the activities, Liberty Lake Lake Rotary. In his spare time, Kopelson I can translate my experience and make Resident enjoys travel and scuba diving. good decisions for the city. Customers in Unlike his fellow council members, retail are very much like citizens in a city. www.crownmediacorp.com Lori Olander and Odin Langford, Ko- They’re customers as well. pelson will not face a challenger in this Q: How would you characterize citizen November’s general election. Despite the CALL US TODAY AT 509.315.8114 lack of opposition, Kopelson remains far See KOPELSON, page 4 The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 3

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The meeting will be held at the LLSWD admin- istration building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. The LLSWD’s permit to discharge into the Spokane River requires the district to meet set levels of phosphorus removal that Liberty Lake City get more stringent over time. The next tar- Council Member get will require expensive filtration equip- Keith Kopelson was ment to be constructed and operating by appointed to the 2018. governing board The district has been planning for the in January 2012, upgrade and exploring funding options replacing Ryan to cover the cost, including the possibil- Romney. The native ity of charging increased rates for sewer. of Massapequa, N.Y., The presentation, which will be made by is the only council LLSWD officials as well as representatives candidate running of Century West Engineering and Esvelt unopposed on the Engineering, refers to the facility upgrade November general election ballot. as “phase II.” The facility’s phase I upgrade was made in 2006 at a cost of $11 million and was also completed to meet discharge SPLASH PHOTO BY CRAIG HOWARD standards. the different events they want you to at- A: To the last minute, (Council Mem- LLPD team competes in KOPELSON tend. It all worked really well, though. My ber) Josh Beckett was calling, saying he plane pull for good cause Continued from page 2 schedule allows me to do that. was running against me just to keep it honest. I was like “Really?” He was kid- The Liberty Lake Police Department Q: What was your approach in that interest in what’s happening at City Hall? ding. It’s disappointing from a citizen’s fielded a team of 20 people to participate Do you receive much feedback on key is- first year on council? Did you make it a in the 2nd annual Spokane Plane Pull, held point to sit back and absorb what was be- standpoint that there aren’t more people sues like the budget, streets and the util- interested in running for council. From Sept. 21 at the Spokane International Air- ity tax? ing discussed or did you want to estab- port. The purpose of the event, in which lish a presence right away? my personal standpoint, I think I’m a A: I get more emails than phone calls. I good addition to council and have a lot teams are pitted against each other to pull A: I wanted to jump in and be part of a 138,400-pound Boeing 727 aircraft 12 think the perception was that the city was of good things I want to accomplish. The on a spending spree, but that’s changed the decision-making process. Within the time period I was in wasn’t long enough. feet, is to raise awareness and funds for lo- group, I think it’s important that everyone cal Special Olympic athletes. recently. I think people were frustrated In the next four years, I hope to really because the city was cutting back on re- have comments and opinions. I went to the make an impact in a positive way for the The event raised more than $7,000 for sources and then the next thing you knew, elected officials training in Olympia. It was city. I’m glad it’s not going to be a fight. Special Olympics, of which the “LLPD Pa- the next year, we had too much money and very valuable and rewarding. I felt, early Q: Why don’t more people run? triots” raised more than $600. Team mem- there was talk about spending money on on, that there was a lot to learn. I knew bers included officers and their spouses, this and that. People didn’t really under- that there was a certain protocol you had A: It’s an intimidating job. It’s tough. family and friends. The team was able to stand that that’s not what was happening. to follow. Some people don’t like confrontation. complete the pull in 5.4 seconds. Q: After you lost narrowly to Brickner Q: You were the one who recommend- Q: What about the chemistry of the “We are very happy to help support our in November 2011, what were some of ed that council hold a workshop in Sep- council right now? There is a chance Special Olympic athletes, and I am very your thoughts? Did you think right away tember to talk in more detail about the you could have three new people proud of our team,” LLPD Chief Brian As- about running again? utility tax. What is your take on this tax around the dais in January. mus said. “All of us had a great time at the A: The most impressive thing to me right now? A: I think the retreat was a good chance event, and we are already looking forward to not necessarily get things done, but to making next year an even bigger and about that election was that people who A: The utility tax is very misunderstood. didn’t know either one of us didn’t vote It’s $100 a family. It provides the services to find out where we stand on issues. If better event by encouraging more teams I have a generally good idea, I can find from Liberty Lake to participate and com- for us. So, there was a third who voted across the board. I’m not going to be held for Shane, a third who voted for me and to previous councils’ promises that it out who’s going to be supportive and pete.” who’s not. If we didn’t get anything else a third who didn’t vote. When I found out would be a temporary thing to get them The Plane Pull event is just one of many out of it, we got that. I think we have a Ryan (Romney) was leaving, I was very out of a deficit situation. I look at each campaigns held throughout the year to real good group right now. I think there’s interested in applying for it. I would have year as a new situation. So, you end it one support Special Olympics Washington, a lot of good things we can accomplish run again. year for the deficit and then you’re starting including the upcoming Polar Plunge that moving forward. I’ve been supportive of it again for the roads. We need to let the will once again be held in Liberty Lake, Q: After you were appointed to coun- Odin Langford. I think it’s important we Asmus said. cil, what sort of learning curve did you public know what the impact would be if keep that continuity on council. I think face? Was it more or less what you’d an- we didn’t have the utility tax. Staff put that the people who vote should have an ticipated? together. In reality, we’ll be in trouble again opinion specifically on the candidate. If Find us on Facebook! 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Incidents and arrests Alarm 5 Burglar tools 1 • Outhouse tipping — At 9:17 p.m. Sept. 10, LLPD received a report that a • Prescription fraud, twice — At 9:28 Assault 1 Criminal trespass 1 Burglary 1 Defective lights 1 group of shirtless juveniles were pushing a.m. Aug. 27, a 36-year-old Liberty Lake over outhouses at North Glenbrook and woman was arrested for prescription drug Citizen assist 6 Defective muffler 1 Citizen dispute 5 Driving with wheels off road 1 East Indiana. Upon arrival, officers were fraud at the 100 block of South Legend unable to locate anyone in the indicated Tree after investigation confirmed she had Disorderly conduct 1 Driving without license/ID 1 Domestic violence 2 DUI 4 area. been impersonating a physician and call- • Rock through window — At 12:45 ing in prescriptions to pharmacies locally DUI 5 DWLS 36 Family fight 1 Expired registration 12 a.m. Sept. 12, LLPD was dispatched to the and in Spokane Valley. Nearly two weeks Fraud 1 Failure to have seat belts 1 23000 block of East Mission Avenue on a later on Sept. 9, officers received a call Fugitive 3 Failure to obey traffic control 3 report that someone had thrown a rock from the 1500 block of North Liberty Lake Harassment 3 Failure to signal 1 through a business window. Upon arrival, Road reporting that Bell was sitting in the Juvenile problem 1 Failure to stop/yield 1 officers found no one outside or inside drive through trying to pick up a fraudu- Littering/pollution 1 Failure to wear safety belt 1 the business, but glass was strewn across lent prescription. A few moments later, Lost or found property 1 Following too close 1 the floor and a large rock was found. The the LLPD detective received a call from Malicious mischief 4 Fugitive of this state 1 owner of the business reported later the previously arrested woman reporting Message delivered 1 Harrassment 1 in the day that the cash box was taken, she had “done it again.” The detective met Not classified 5 Ignition interlocks 1 though at the time there was no money her at her home, where she was arrested Obstructing justice 2 Improper signal 1 in it. The owner added the window would again and charged with another count of Possession of drug paraphernalia 1 Liability insurance 16 cost $250 to replace. prescription forgery before being booked Property theft 1 Making false statement 1 • Eluding, resisting, drugs — At 7:48 into the Spokane County Jail. Resisting/interfering with police 2 Obstructing law enforcement 1 a.m. Sept. 14, LLPD arrested a 32-year-old • Threats, twice — At 3:40 a.m. Aug. 30, Robbery 1 Operating vehicle with def. equip. 1 Spokane man at East Appleway Avenue LLPD was dispatched to the 1800 block of Suspicious person/circumstance 3 Operating violations (off road) 1 and Michigan Road for a variety of charg- North Pepper Lane in regards to a threat. Traffic accident 7 Possession of stolen property 1 es. The officer initiated a traffic stop after The complainant reported a male by the Traffic hazard 1 Reckless driving 3 learning the man had a warrant and was name of “William” had called her and Traffic offense 33 Resisting arrest 1 driving with a suspended license, the man said he was watching her and she should Vehicle prowl 2 Speeding 25 continued in the vehicle, acknowledging fear for her safety as he almost raped her. Vehicle theft 1 Texting while driving 1 he saw the officer behind him by stick- The complainant reported “William” said Violation of court order 1 Theft 1 ing his hand out the window and flipping he had been watching her for close to a Welfare check 1 Use of cell phone 1 him off twice. The officer then initiated month and a half and had seen her cook- his emergency lights and siren, and the ing on the patio. Officers checked the area man continued on the roadway throwing his hands up and waving them around in and were unable to locate anyone but were in compliance with Washington state scratch that was bleeding on her chest, advised the complainant to keep a phone the vehicle. The officer ordered him to law requirements for medical marijuana officers arrested the man for domestic with her at all times and contact 911 if in stop using his public address system, but grows. The resident was found to be in violence assault in the fourth degree and need of assistance. About three weeks the man continued driving for two miles compliance. transported him to the Spokane County later, at 3:44 a.m. Sept. 19, LLPD was again before turning into a parking lot, where • Domestic violence — At 10:33 p.m. Jail. When in the backseat of the patrol dispatched to the same address when he accelerated and brought his vehicle Aug. 30, a 57-year-old Liberty Lake man car, the man said, “She’s dead,” to which the same complainant reported receiving almost all the way around facing the of- was arrested for domestic violence assault an officer said “what did you just say?” He phone calls from a male subject who said, ficer. The officer drew his taser and again at the 21000 block of East Country Vista then said, “that hurt.” “Tonight is the night.” Then, the complain- instructed the man to turn off his vehicle ant said a male came into the business Drive. When dispatched to the scene, the • Car wash burglary — At 2:28 a.m. or he would get tased. The man then put to reserve a room for the evening and man told officers an argument about him Sept. 4, a 35-year-old Spokane Valley man the car in reverse and accelerated again tried to pay with cash, then a credit card drinking when his wife returned from an was being arrested on East Country Vista backward in the parking lot. Another that had expired in 1999. He was asked AA meeting resulted in her hitting him Drive for driving with a suspended license officer arrived at that time, and the man to leave and watched the complainant 6-10 times and cutting his nose. The wife when the officer found a large quantity turned off the vehicle, but was extremely from the front door while he smoked a reported the same cause of argument of quarters in his front pockets. The man non-compliant with directives when be- cigarette. When he left, she contacted the and said she went into the bedroom to explained he had just vacuumed his ing handcuffed, which took two officers police. It is believed this is the same male get away from him and call 911, and he vehicle, but the officer noted the vehicle on the ground. One of the officers went from the previous calls, but because the took the phone and smashed it against had not been vacuumed. The man then to pick up a glass pipe that the man had complainant did not call police while the the top of the dresser. She said she tried said his passenger/girlfriend was tired and thrown from the window of the vehicle, and it showed positive as methamphet- subject was there, no further action could to get passed him, and he pushed her just wanted to go home so they had not amine when using a field test kit. The pipe be taken. and scratched her multiple times, causing vacuumed the vehicle. Another LLPD offi- was placed in a bag as evidence. When • Lawful marijuana — At 12:57 p.m. some bleeding on her chest area. She cer arrived on scene and spoke to the pas- asked why he had not complied when he Aug. 30, LLPD took an information report was finally able to push past him and senger, who reported the man formerly saw the officer initiate a traffic stop, the from the apartment complex at the 22000 lock herself in the bathroom, where she worked at the car wash and had keys to man said he was looking for a good place block of East Country Vista Drive, where called 911 on her cell phone. The man the coin machine. The couple pulled up to pull over and said he was using his it was reported there were strong odors then forced his way into the bathroom by to the machine and emptied its contents, index finger, not his middle finger, to point of marijuana coming from the garage of slamming the door open, which caused a something the man had reportedly done a at the officer. Both officers had minor inju- a resident. Officers went to the resident dent to the wall. 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SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR The final two options would drop the versation regarding any tax shift would After squeaking by as a quorum, the Lib- rates paid for both gas and electricity — a IN THE BOOKS, not occur, Allen said, “unless the coun- erty Lake City Council emerged with the move championed by the local business cil as a majority wants to bring it back.” status quo at a utility tax workshop on Sept. community. The first would put margins ON THE DOCKET Meanwhile, city staff will continue to 10. for both power sources at 2 percent while monitor potential increases to Avista hiking cable and phone to 4 and 5 percent, rates for gas and electricity going into While not signifying the final word on A look back and ahead 2014. the tax in the 2014 budget, the discussion respectively. The final format would zero over the toll on cable, phone, electric, gas out gas and drop electricity to 1.5 percent at business conducted • Council approved $7,500 for Project and garbage bills did not muster enough while placing cable and phone at 6 percent Access, a local program that provides debate to shuffle the standing 3-percent and waste management at 4 percent. by the LL City Council basic medical care for low-income resi- rate that has stood since the beginning of “The last option makes a lot of sense dents. Compiled by Craig Howard 2012. Still, residents should stay tuned, ac- from a business standpoint,” said Theron On the docket (October) cording to Council Member Dan Dunne. Rust, real estate manager for Liberty-Lake SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR based Huntwood Industries who addressed • Allen said bids will open for the first “Will there be a change? The budget dis- In the books (September) phase of the Liberty Lake Ball Fields on cussions will reveal that,” said Dunne fol- council on Sept. 10. “Staying in business is • Council approved an interlocal Sept. 26 with the project expected to be lowing the workshop instigated by Coun- still a challenge for anyone. We’re just try- agreement with Spokane County regard- awarded on Oct. 1. cil Member Keith Kopelson at the council ing to keep everything going, support our ing Spokane Valley/Rathdrum Prairie meeting on Aug. 20. employees and pay our taxes.” • Finance Director R.J. Stevenson in- Aquifer protection funds. The new for- formed City Council that Mayor Steve In addition to light attendance in the Rust, who acknowledged that city leaders “do not face an easy task” in the utility tax mat means the city will receive two- Peterson’s official budget will be ready chambers at City Hall, the dais also fea- thirds of the funds generated each year for council review by its Oct. 15 meeting. tured its share of empty seats on Sept. 10 debate, said Huntwood accounts for over 6 percent of the entire amount paid to the through a $15 fee per household, with Council agreed to convene for a budget with Council Members Josh Beckett, Cris the remaining third going to the county. workshop on Oct. 29, while “Mayor Kaminskas and Shane Brickner missing the city annually through the utility tax, or just under $40,000. The first read of Ordinance No. 208 — Budget Questions,” featuring inquiries workshop with excused absences. Beckett establishing a municipal Aquifer Protec- Kopelson expressed concern that the op- and ideas from the City Council on Pe- and Kaminskas have been among the most tion Fund — also occurred Sept. 17. The tions which significantly lower power rates terson’s financial game plan, will be part outspoken opponents of the tax, both ad- city will receive roughly $90,000 annu- of the budget process again this year fol- vocating for its removal on the grounds would unfairly favor businesses while ad- versely affecting the average citizen. ally to address aquifer protection efforts lowing a successful premier in 2012. that it was installed as a temporary revenue within Liberty Lake limits. source at a time when the city was facing “It seems to me that the majority of resi- • On Oct. 1, council will hear the sec- budget challenges. dents who object to the utility tax are from • A pair of ribbon cuttings took place ond reading of an ordinance to approve in the city on Sept. 21, starting with an 14 amendments to the city’s develop- “It’s difficult to say what they would have big business,” Kopelson said. “With some informal event at the corner of Sprague ment code as recommended by the plan- supported tonight,” said City Administra- of these options, it looks like we’re shifting ning commission. The meeting agenda tor Katy Allen when asked how the conver- most of the burden to the citizens. I lean and Molter to acknowledge the comple- will also include a public hearing on the sation would have been different with a full toward leaving it at 3 percent across the tion of the Sprague Avenue Trail. The first ordinance. quorum. b o ard .” installment of the Fallen Heroes Circuit Course was at the center of a ceremony • The Liberty Lake Salary Commis- Finance Director R.J. Stevenson did pro- As far as any potential change to the rate later that day in Rocky Hill Park. Repre- sion is expected to present its recom- vide an overview of various alternatives to structure, Stevenson pointed out that the sentatives of the armed forces, the West mendation regarding compensation of the 3-percent scenario, each resulting at or timing of any council decision would be Valley High School marching band, city the mayor and City Council at the Oct. near the amount of $662,000 projected as important to have the new fees effective by Jan. 1, 2014. The city must provide a 60-day dignitaries and Spokane County Com- 1 council meeting. the overall revenue from the tax in 2013. At missioner Shelly O’Quinn were on hand. the council retreat on Aug. 11, a majority of notice to utilities before the altered rates • City Council is scheduled to meet the governing board approved the amount take effect. • City Administrator Katy Allen said Oct. 1 and Oct. 15 as part of its regular remaining at $662,000 for 2014. All funds Dunne voiced support for the option that there were no plans to unearth the util- schedule and then again Oct. 29 for the from the utility tax are currently designated would drop gas to 1 percent while moving ity tax discussion after council reached a budget workshop. The 7 p.m. meetings for the city’s street maintenance program. waste management to 4 percent and cable consensus to stand pat on the 3-percent will be held at Liberty Lake City Hall, rate at a workshop on Sept. 10. The con- 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. “We want to identify different ways to get to 5 percent. He said the phone rate should to that $662,000,” said Allen. remain the same because “call centers are a big part of the city’s commerce.” One option would reduce the rate on gas Council Member Lori Olander, who Sept. 17 City Council meeting. “I just wanted to get the facts straights to 2 percent and increase the phone rate to on the story,” Allen said. 3.5 percent, generating $663,000 for 2014. hosted her own utility tax workshop in July, Addressing one of the three top priori- A second version lowers the gas to 1 per- expressed hope at the meeting that council ties established by the governing board at Allen’s anthology began in 2003, when cent while transitioning cable and waste might still address the possibility of lower- its summer retreat, Allen shed light on the the city adopted its comprehensive plan management to 4 percent and 5 percent, ing the tax altogether. Allen said the gov- past, present and future of the 6.4 acres which included mention of “a public pres- respectively. A third scenario would in- erning board would have an opportunity to owned by the city along Meadowwood ence in the central business district.” Allen volve zeroing out the gas rate and moving adjust the revenue baseline during budget Lane that have been discussed as the site cited regional examples of similar themes, cable to 5 percent and waste management talks. of a town square and civic center for more such as McEuen Park in Coeur d’Alene to 6 percent. “If you don’t want the $662,000, you can than a decade. and Riverfront Park in downtown Spo- kane. As part of evaluating a potential shift address it in the budget process,” Allen said. Council members voted in July to pri- to the utility tax terrain, Stevenson said “That’s when you’ll be voting on a specific oritize a strategy for the property going In 2005, the city purchased the 6.4 acres the city has been talking with representa- number.” into 2014. for a pricetag of $1.75 million. The debt, Allen noted, will be paid off in 2020. tives from Avista about projected growth Town Square Park pitch Allen told council she spent the past and any possible rate increases on its end. shared with council Sept. 17 month researching the history of the plot Following the land acquisition, Allen He added that a mild winter and a drop in in hopes of providing “an historical per- described “the rigorous process” the city Avista gas rates have essentially balanced For Liberty Lake City Administrator spective on the 6.4 acres that is factual and out any revenue increase based on the Katy Allen, it was hip to be square at the objective.” See COUNCIL, page 9 The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 9 NEWS Last March, the city hosted an open COUNCIL house to discuss design options for the 6.4 Continued from page 8 acres. The first phase of the Town Square Park development — featuring trails, went through to develop a design strat- parking and an amphitheater — was esti- egy. The architectural firm of Bernardo mated at nearly $850,000, though failure Wills was eventually selected to devise a to secure a state grant earlier this year set vision for the property . While bids came the project back yet again. in high for the town square portion of the “Now it’s 2013, and we’re still asking project, plans moved forward on an ambi- what to do with this property,” Allen said. tious community center/library develop- ment which carried a cost of around $10 While applauding the level of citizen million. feedback on the 6.4 acres over the years, Allen pointed out that a better strategy By April 2008, the project found its way might be for the city “to put together a vi- to the ballot only to have voters resound- sion, then ask informed questions.” ingly reject the $9.8 million proposal by a count of 961 to 598. “I’d like to shape something, then ask relevant, real-time questions that are rel- Looking back, Allen said the failure of evant to what a municipality can do,” Allen the capital facilities bond could be attrib- said. uted to a variety of factors, from the shaky economy to a fire district initiative being Allen concluded her presentation by ex- on the same ballot to the community sim- pressing hope that the city could “take the ply not being supportive of such a large- town square project, put some context to it scale expenditure. Whatever the reason, and bring it back for discussion as part of Allen said the land “went into holding the 2014 budget.” City staff has had discus- mode” after the 2008 vote. sions with the Spokane Transit Authority — which operates a park-and-ride lot ad- The city moved ahead later in 2008 with jacent to the grounds — about collaborat- the purchase of a former industrial build- ing on the parking portion of the project. ing that would eventually house the mu- nicipal library and the police department. “I’d like to see if there’s a way the Town While the 6.4 acres gathered cobwebs, Square Park can be built with other enti- Allen said citizens continued to express ties without going into debt and not nec- support for open space, trails, fields and a essarily having to decide on the rest of the public presence in the central part of town. property,” Allen said. 10 • OCTOBER 2013 The Splash NEWS Rules of the Roundabout Getting to know LL’s newest intersection WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? • Safety: Studies (see sources below) show roundabouts typically achieve a 37 per- SUBMITTED RENDERING cent reduction in overall collisions, and more importantly a 75 percent reduction in injury collisions and 90 percent reduction in fatality collisions. This monument sign would be placed on the east side • Traffic flow: Studies show roundabouts increase an intersection’s traffic capac- of the roundabout, ity 30 to 50 percent while reducing vehicle delays 89 percent and stops 56 percent. greeting Interstate • Environment: Because vehicles are less likely to stop and idle at roundabouts, 90 off-ramp studies show fuel consumption is reduced by approximately 30 percent, carbon traffic. monoxide emissions by 29 percent and carbon dioxide emissions by 37 percent. Plus, as compared to intersections with traffic signals, reduced energy use and maintenance costs can result in savings of up to $5,000 a year.

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COMMON QUESTIONS Driving a car Do I have to yield to entering vehicles? No. Sometimes entering vehicles get a lit- 1. As you approach tle overzealous and force the attentive driver the intersection, you to yield, but such vehicles are at fault if they must first yield to pedes- were to cause an accident. The right-of-way al- trians, who have the right of ways belongs with the vehicle in the roundabout. way to use crosswalks across Harvard and section acting Mission (brick red on map). as a vehicle, continue to Will there be any traffic lights or stop signs to control any aspect of this intersection? 2. The next step is also to yield, this time act as a vehicle through the to traffic using the roundabout and ap- intersection. If you enter the No. The signage that exists for vehicles as they approach proaching from your left. intersection from a pedestrian the roundabout is “yield.” Once entered, the goal is to keep trail, walk your bicycle across the moving until you reach your desired exit. 3. Continue to look left for a gap in the crosswalks to connect with the But what if an emergency vehicle is approaching? Do traffic and enter the roundabout when next desired pedestrian trail. space exists to do so. I stop then? 4. Proceed through the roundabout to A pedestrian Good question. Pull over on the right side of the road before or immediately after the roundabout. If you are in your desired exit — northbound on Har- Congratulations, ev- the roundabout, you should exit the roundabout before vard, westbound on Mission or south- eryone else yields to you! pulling off to the side of the road. bound on Liberty Lake Road. (Friendly Caution, they won’t al- reminder: There is no eastbound exit by What is the proper speed limit for roundabouts? ways yield to you, even though they are design — that would take you the wrong supposed to! The Washington Department of Transportation way into an Interstate 90 off-ramp.) recommends a speed range of 15 to 25 mph. Make sure you are using the designated 5. When exiting the roundabout onto crosswalks on Mission and Harvard, wait Why the signs, trees and artwork planned Harvard or Mission, yield once again to for the middle of the roundabout? Doesn’t any pedestrian traffic in the crosswalks. for approaching vehicles to stop, and make eye contact before entering the intersec- that impede visibility at the intersection? Riding a bicycle tion. Actually, roundabouts work better when drivers aren’t tempted to look across the Option 1: As al- Tip: Just like at a regular intersection, roundabout to judge what may be ways, cyclists can travel the traffic will approach you from both coming from the far side. Drivers are through a roundabout directions as you cross the intersection. supposed to be looking directly to as a vehicle, responsible to obey the same There are center “islands” as you cross the their left at oncoming traffic, so rules of the road that a driver of a car street. The first half of the crosswalk will not being able to see the far side would. be about making sure traffic approaching of a roundabout isn’t an issue. Option 2: Dismount and walk the bi- to the left is yielding; the second half is What’s the timeline on Lib- cycle through the pedestrian crosswalks at meant to look out for traffic on your right. erty Lake’s roundabout? Mission and Harvard. This is particularly Tip No. 2: That fun circle in the mid- Construction is coming along, recommended for cyclists using the trails dle of the roundabout that will have veg- CREDITS system that connects to this intersection with a planned wrap-up date for etation, a welcome sign and eventually a INFOGRAPHIC BY SARAH BURK from the south (the Interstate 90 pedes- public art feature? Yeah, it’s only to look the project the end of October. trian bridge) and the north (either side of at. Traffic engineers have made no effort to RESEARCH AND WRITING BY JOSH JOHNSON One element of the intersection is a public art project located on the Harvard Road leading to the Centennial route pedestrian traffic — or any traffic for Sources: City of Liberty Lake and Washington west side of the interior circle. Pro- Trail). that matter — onto this circular feature, no State Department of Transportation with statis- posed submissions are currently being matter how much it looks like it’s bordered tics taken from studies by the Federal Highway Tip: To minimize confusion for drivers evaluated for this piece, with actual in- Administration and the Insurance Institute for — who don’t want to hit you, honest! — it’s by a beckoning sidewalk. For everyone’s stallation planned for sometime in 2014. recommended that if you enter the inter- safety, please stay out of the middle. Highway Safety The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 11 Open House Event

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WHO DID WE ASK? The Splash contacted were allowed a total of 150 words to use This year’s Central Valley School Board races naires on pages 18-19. Also watch for Splash the six candidates with competitive races for at their discretion among questions in the are unopposed. There is, however, a race e-updates showing up in your email inbox Liberty Lake City Council in September asking “resume” portion (the breakout boxes that for Spokane Valley Fire Commissioner that during the month of October with any break- for responses, in writing, to a questionnaire contain candidate bios) and 600 words to will appear on many Liberty Lake ballots. ing campaign news (you can sign up at www. that included basic resume information and spread as desired among the five interview Coverage of that race between incumbent Ron libertylakesplash.com if you haven’t already). five interview questions. The responses are on questions (displayed in Q&A format). Schmidt and challenger Mike DeVleming is At minimum, a story will be delivered by pages 12, 14 and 16. Keith Kopelson, a cur- included in the October issue of The Splash’s e-update and posted on The Splash website HOW WERE THE WRITTEN RESPONSES rent Council member whose name is also on sister publication, The Current, and can be following the Oct. 2 Liberty Lake candidate EDITED? The candidates responses were ed- the ballot, was not contacted because no one picked up at local newsstands or viewed at forum (details about that event are on the ited slightly and only for consistency of style filed to run against him for his seat. (For more issuu.com/valleycurrent. bottom of this page). Though ballots will have and grammar. No words were substituted, on Kopelson, see page 2.) WHAT ABOUT OTHER COVERAGE? In already arrived by that time, look for further added or deleted. WHAT WERE THE GROUND RULES? Given this issue, there is a column and graphic as election coverage in November’s issue, which a “job application” theme, the candidates WHAT ABOUT OTHER LOCAL ELECTIONS? well as the aforementioned written question- will land in mailboxes on Halloween.

Liberty Lake City Council, Position 1 What is the one thing about you that you What is the one thing about you that you believe best qualifies you for the role of believe best qualifies you for the role of Liberty Lake City Council member? DEBBI J. Liberty Lake City Council member? LORI My experience working with govern- HASKINS Being open minded and willing to lis- OLANDER ment entities, which has enabled me to ten to all opinions in the decision-mak- become familiar with the finances and ing process. I like involvement in open working of budgets and planning. AGE: 51 discussions that illuminate all points of AGE: 50 What concerns about the city of Liberty FAMILY: Daughters, view. If this process is allowed to take FAMILY: Daughter, Lake prompt you to want to be involved? Bailey Shepherd (22) place, correct decisions will generally Stella (12); mutt- emerge, and governing bodies will find and Halle Shepherd dog, Zak (3) Not so much concerns, but the care of common ground and areas for compro- the community. I have felt that Liberty (19) mise in order to move forward. CURRENT OCCUPATION: Nurse Anes- Lake is a well-run city, and I want it to CURRENT OCCUPATION: Paralegal thetist, Spokane Eye Surgery Center continue to prosper and be a part of that. What concerns about the city of Liberty Been a Lake prompt you to want to be involved? Retired What opportunities for the city of Liberty RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Lake excite you about service as a council municipal finance paralegal for 30 The rapid pace of residential growth Naval officer and past department member? years, representing cities, counties, concerns me as it is outpacing the busi- head; numerous elected and appointed school districts, fire districts and library ness/retail sector and the capacity of our positions on state and national profes- As I said before: the prosperity of the local schools. city. Planning development in a smart districts sional organizations; past volunteer with and organized manner is important as a RELEVANT TRAINING/EDUCATION: What opportunities for the city of Liberty Kiwanis, Holiday Ball Committee, Parent City Council member. Attended SCC, SFCC and Gonzaga Lake excite you about service as a coun- Teacher Association for Liberty Lake El- cil member? ementary and Greenacres Middle School What is the main thing that separates University you from your opponent in this race? I am excited about developing strate- RELEVANT TRAINING/EDUCATION: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Various gies for economic development. If we My experience and knowledge of gov- community service projects (food drives, Variety of courses in city management can increase the number of quality jobs taken through the Association of Wash- ernment entities. volunteer at shelters) and successful businesses in our city, we ington Cities; master’s in health sciences Finally, for fun, who is one person, past will build a tax base that funds not only HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Running, and anesthesia from The George Wash- or present, you would like to have lunch skiing, reading the safe, well-maintained, green city we with — and where would you eat it? are known for but also an increase in ington University; bachelor’s in nursing, California State University, Long Beach Martha Washington at The Cedars in services such as a community pool, as Coeur d’Alene (when it’s summer)! an example. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Current What is the main thing that separates City Council member, member of finance you from your opponent in this race? and community development com- Unfortunately, I do not know my op- mittees, past member of public safety HEAR THE CANDIDATES IN PERSON ponent. committee LIBERTY LAKE CANDIDATE FORUM Finally, for fun, who is one person, past HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Anything or present, you would like to have lunch outdoors or on the water, watching Stella with — and where would you eat it? play soccer, reading, cooking, travel, It is hard to select one from a long list, biking, wine tasting and laughing with WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 INVITED PARTICIPANTS: Liberty Lake but I would choose Condoleezza Rice. family and friends Her humble and difficult beginnings, City Council candidates in competitive races WHERE: Meadowwood Technology Cam- stellar academic achievements, profes- pus cafeteria, 2100 N. Molter Road, Liberty HOSTED BY: Greater Spokane Valley sionalism, service to country, eloquence Lake Chamber of Commerce and faith impress me. As far as a favorite lunch spot: Hay J’s Bistro! The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 13

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Liberty Lake City Council, Position 2 What is the one thing about you that you What is the one thing about you that you believe best qualifies you for the role of believe best qualifies you for the role of Liberty Lake City Council member? HUGH Liberty Lake City Council member? JEFF While my degree in landscape archi- SEVERS Effective communication is essential SITTON tecture has given me a solid understand- to successful transactions within an or- ing of urban growth and planning, what ganization, and I’ve honed that skill. best qualifies me for the job is my ex- AGE: 27 Helpful communication bridges gaps AGE: 36 perience running a financial strategies FAMILY: Wife, created by confrontation. As a business FAMILY: Wife, group. I work with families and business Jolene Severs; sons, owner over the last 11 years, I’ve wit- Stacy; son, David (5); on a daily basis — hearing new stories nessed good communication transcend about people’s lives, struggles and suc- Jackson (6) and daughter, Grace (3) Liam (3) disagreements to achieve positive and cesses every day. I get to hear all of the enduring results. My experience and CURRENT OCCUPATION: Owner, concerns that keep business owners up CURRENT OCCUPATION: I run a finan- ability to communicate effectively has Spokane Roofing Company at night. I believe hearing so many sto- cial strategies group with Northwestern prepared me to face multiple communi- RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Small busi- ries has armed me with an excellent un- Mutual. ty concerns while synergizing solutions ness owner; leadership responsibilities derstanding of what both families and that meet the majority’s needs. businesses need to thrive. Because of my RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Small include managing resources, planning experience, rather than just opinion, in business owner, BA in landscape What concerns about the city of Liberty schedules, financial cost outs, market- these areas, I feel well equipped to help architecture = urban planning training, Lake prompt you to want to be involved? ing, sales, vendor sourcing make the best decisions possible for the financial services business = excellent The rapid growth of Liberty Lake over RELEVANT TRAINING/EDUCATION: betterment of our community. understanding of individual/family and the past several years has prompted me Courses taken at Spokane Falls Com- business needs financially; previously to be involved with planning and the What concerns about the city of Liberty munity College, North Idaho College and Lake prompt you to want to be involved? helped manage a contracting business future of our fine city. Liberty Lake is a highly sought-after place to live, work Spokane Community College; graduate My family and I love Liberty Lake; that (leadership/management in a fast-paced and recreate and requires forward think- of East Valley High School; Idaho Public is why my wife and I chose to settle here environment); extensive service experi- ing in regards to regulations, boundar- Works License Program; AHERA building and raise our two sons. That is why af- ence in various roles (customer service ies, schools, roads, health and access to inspector ter 21 years in the Air Force, my parents in businesses, community service/vol- accommodate the fast-paced growth. I chose to settle here. Though every city COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: YMCA unteer work with the American Cancer believe our district deserves leaders that has its issues, my concern for our com- youth sports, contributions to Habitat for Society, WSU Alumni Association, etc.) can provide a common sense approach munity less where it is today and more Humanity, Inland Northwest Council of RELEVANT TRAINING/EDUCATION: to finding long-term solutions that en- where Liberty Lake will be in 10, 20 and Boy Scouts, Gonzaga University, Vanessa BA landscape architecture from Wash- hance and preserve the attributes that 30 years, when my sons are deciding Behan Crisis Nursery and Make a Wish ington State University; Central Valley make Liberty Lake a phenomenal com- where to raise their children. I want to Foundation play a key role in ensuring our commu- High School graduate; continued educa- munity. nity is as great or better at that time as tion through American College (not yet What opportunities for the city of Liberty HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Spending it is today. Without tackling and mak- complete, financial planning education) Lake excite you about service as a coun- evenings playing with my kids at Rocky ing good decisions about key planning cil member? Hill Park and tending to our community COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Young issues today (traffic, taxes, park spaces, garden bed, jet boating, wakeboarding, Professionals of the American Cancer I am excited that I am part of Liberty etc.), I fear Liberty Lake won’t be the fishing, snow skiing and attending Valley Society, President of the Inland North- Lake’s vibrant community and blessed premier place for families and businesses to raise my two young children here. I Real Life Ministries that it is today. west for Washington State University have grandparents, siblings, parents and What opportunities for the city excite you Alumni Association many friends that live and work in Lib- about service as a council member? Family, erty Lake. I would like to pay Liberty HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: business has provided invaluable expertise Lake forward by providing experience Thanks to being a young, growing city especially my kids’ soccer and baseball and flourishing associations with vendors, and proven leadership and assist the with community-oriented businesses games; boating; fly fishing; camping; suppliers, businesspeople and community. rapid growth and opportunities within and individuals, Liberty Lake has a lot golf; campfires with friends I am excited and interested in serving Lib- of fun and good change on the horizon. by serving the community as city coun- erty Lake and providing enduring solu- Whether it’s making decisions about a cilman. tions to Liberty Lake’s motivating growth civic center, aquatic center, town square, Specifically, I’m interested and excited and sustaining community development. ball fields, etc., exciting ideas are out other community events over the past six about the conclusion of a viable plan Finally, for fun, who is one person, past or there. What energizes me is having the months or so — including this year’s coun- for the Town Square Park project. The opportunity to support individuals and cil retreat. He also has not made the time present, you would like to have lunch with opportunity to bring our community — and where would you eat it? businesses who organize for the good of to speak with organizations that reached several options for recreation, business, our community (i.e. Fallen Heroes, the out to interview us so to offer an educated service and a central hub will be very ex- Ronald Reagan. I feel our 40th president Farmers Market, etc.) as well as getting opinion to the public, so I can’t speak to citing and rewarding. of the United States was a great American. to welcome (and hopefully entice) new his philosophies or ideals. My concern is He made the tough decisions in which he businesses and families to join our com- that without being present and hearing all What is the main thing that separates took much criticism for but stood for what munity. of the existing issues, thoughts of commu- you from your opponent in this race? he felt was right. President Reagan had a nity members and hearing the decisions What is the main thing that separates My business and community experi- pro-business mindset and a big heart for and reasoning of the current City Council, you from your opponent in this race? ence sets me apart from my opponent. people. We would eat at Hay J’s and have I have a hard time thinking my opponent Eleven years of operating a successful a seafood cob salad with a large iced tea. My intention is not to sound nega- will be dedicated, educated and prepared tive about Mr. Sitton as an individual to take the job as a council member. I have — I hear through the grapevine Jeff is a dedicated time since last winter to almost nice guy. We haven’t had the opportunity every council meeting, this fall’s council to meet because my opponent has yet to be at any City Council meetings or See SEVERS, page 19 The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 15

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Liberty Lake City Council, Position 4 What is the one thing about you that you What is the one thing about you that you believe best qualifies you for the role of believe best qualifies you for the role of Liberty Lake City Council member? ODIN Liberty Lake City Council member? MIKE Knowledge- LANGFORD My fresh, innovative perspective. TEDESCO 1. Learned over 12 years of residency It’s amazing how much can be accom- (history). plished without having to raise taxes. AGE: 61 There are plenty of tools available to us AGE: 35 2. Gained by service (volunteer spirit). FAMILY: Wife, Jill; within state law that provide for solu- FAMILY: Wife, 3. Acquired by listening to residents daughter, Kellie (33) tions to complex problems. A little cre- Caitlin; kids, Madelyn (representation). ativity and innovation can go a long way (14) and Cooper (7) 4. Increased by certified municipal CURRENT OCCUPATION: Area man- toward accomplishing goals and saving leadership classes (education). ager for IC Security Liberty Lake residents a few bucks in the CURRENT OCCUPATION: Realtor process. 5. Gleaned by administrating city RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Member RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Expert in budgets (fiscal management). of the Liberty Lake City Council, having What concerns about the city of Liberty all things economic development, urban Lake prompt you to want to be involved? 6. That comes from doing what’s right served since 2007. Elected by sitting planning and tax increment financing. but not necessarily popular. council members to serve as mayor pro Although Liberty Lake is still a young Career highlights include: over $320 municipality (incorporated in 2001), the What concerns about the city of Liberty tem. million in closed public/private partner- era of establishing how to operate this Lake prompt you to want to be involved? RELEVANT TRAINING/EDUCATION: ships, successfully recruited hundreds city is coming to close. Now attention of high-tech jobs, redeveloped blighted It would be very easy for me to give Bachelor’s degree in administration of may be served to moving Liberty Lake neighborhoods and managed statewide the novice, safe and popular answers: 1. criminal justice, master’s degree in crim- into the future. We’re in a unique posi- tourism attraction efforts. Make sure that there isn’t growth with- inal justice, Boston University; certificate tion not to repeat mistakes of other com- out planning; 2. Keep the citizens pro- of municipal leadership, Association of munities and ensure Liberty Lake main- RELEVANT TRAINING/EDUCATION: tected; and 3. Bring in commercial in- Washington Cities tains and improves upon the best quality Master’s degree in urban planning come; and 4. Keep taxes low. of life in the metropolitan area. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Wash- COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Honestly, I am not worried about ington state Court Appointed Special What opportunities for the city of Liberty those concerns. Not that I don’t care, but American Planning Association, Inland Advocate (for children); Washington state Lake excite you about service as a coun- Northwest Business Alliance, Internation- we already have a good handle on these. cil member? There won’t be growth without manage- certified ombudsman (senior service); al Council of Shopping Centers, Spokane ment, because we are a planned com- prior member, Friends of the Library What happens next? This is the big Association of Realtors (Liberty Lake); prior member, Meado- unanswered question that faces the munity. The city of Liberty Lake doesn’t HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Confi- wood HOA (Liberty Lake) community. We’ve incorporated. We’re fail to protect its citizens; we have the dent I can beat The Splash’s Editor and best chief of police on the east side of pretty good at managing the business of HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Muscle Publisher (Josh Johnson) in a match of the state. Commercial development is the city. Now what? That’s the fun part. cars, camping, traveling, photography driven by economy and hindered by the What is the main thing that separates table tennis. I’m also nurturing a fantasy state, which isn’t known for their busi- you from your opponent in this race? football addiction. lieve that it’s feasible and practical. ness friendliness. My fresh, innovative perspective. My As for our city taxes, they are already Sometimes we get caught up in nice but opponent has been on City Council since unnecessary programs and projects that pretty low, and overall, the current City 2007, and he’s done a great job helping discussions that will help move Liberty tend to take on a life of their own but aren’t Council tends to vote against raising to establish the business practices of the Lake forward. them: conducive to maintaining tight fiscal con- city. However, now it’s time to look at the trols during an economic period of uncer- Finally, for fun, who is one person, past or From Nov. 19, 2010, Spokane Val- future and choose it before it chooses us. tainty. I have the skills and experience in urban present, you would like to have lunch with ley News Herald story by Editor Craig — and where would you eat it? Howard: “Liberty Lake residents paid a What opportunities for the city of Liberty planning and economic development to property tax rate of $1.55 per $1,000 in Lake excite you about service as a council thoughtfully contribute as a member of Ty Webb, Bushwood Country Club (af- 2010, the second lowest level among ju- member? City Council, and I’m excited to initiate ter a round of golf) risdictions in Spokane County.” 1. To be long-term debt free. From Nov. 22, 2012, Splash story by 2. North side growth utilizing the LIFT contributor Craig Howard: “Homeown- (Local Infrastructure Financing Tool) and EDITOR’S NOTE ers in Liberty Lake received their first TIF (Tax Increment Financing) — the re- EQUAL TREATMENT gift of the holiday season on Tuesday distribution of property taxes to accom- night as the City Council voted down a plish infrastructure development as the proposed property tax increase of 1 per- framework for creation of a mixed prop- cent for 2013. The nominal levy lift lid erty use and a supportive, as opposed to was included in Mayor Steve Peterson’s consuming, commercial area. For the discerning reader wondering why preliminary budget for next year and some of the candidate questionnaires jump would have raised $19,000 with funds What is the main thing that separates you to an additional page while others leave earmarked for a speed monitor trailer from your opponent in this race? and two surveillance cameras. … Mayor I say this in all humility, but depth of ex- blank spaces, it’s worth reminding that all Pro Tem Odin Langford acknowledged perience is the gorge that separates us. candidates were offered the same maxi- the value of the capital purchases … When I want the advice of a financial mum number of words (150 for the bio box (stated), ‘I think we could find those advisor, I’m not interested in speaking and 600 for the question and answers). funds from other places.’” with someone who got out of school and Within those bounds, the length of a candi- My major concern is that our econ- thinks that because they know the differ- date’s responses was his or her choice. omy is fragile. What’s an intelligent ap- ence between an asset and liability that — Josh Johnson proach? Get out of long-term debt. I be- See LANGFORD, page 19 The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 17

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SPLASH PHOTO BY JOSH JOHNSON SPLASH PHOTO BY JOSH JOHNSON SPLASH PHOTO BY JOSH JOHNSON The Splash caught up with busy From left, Odin Langford, Mike Tedesco and Jeff Sitton pause for a picture overlooking Hugh Severs and Lori Olander met for the first time at an candidate Debbi Haskins at Twisp the city’s homes and businesses from the roof of the Liberty Lake Portal building. The trio early morning roundtable discussion at Twisp Cafe and before snapping this photo. then retired to a conference room to talk about the issues. Coffee House.

For whatever reason, it seems our cul- name is on the Liberty Lake ballot also Partnership president and CEO and now ture has a hard time paying attention to puts at least one of his kids on the same a Realtor and candidate for City Council. the election until we get the kids back to bus I place one of mine. I checked the records, and Tedesco is only By Josh Johnson school. And then it hit me. I live in the River the second person who lives in the River SPLASH STAFF COLUMN So there I was on day one, shuffling the District, that area on the north side of I-90 District to ever file to run for City Council Campaign seasonkids onto the bus reveals along with the other that,field when fully developed,of sharp is supposed to in ancandidates election. The first? Hugh Severs, who parents, when I bump into Mike Tedesco. double the size of the city. So does Mike Turns out, this guy I know because his Tedesco, former Downtown Spokane See ELECTION, page 19

A peek at the 2014 Council With three seats up for grabs in November, a glance ahead at how next year’s elected Liberty Lake leadership team is shaping up

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Steve Peterson Lori Olander or Hugh Severs or Dan Dunne Odin Langford or Shane Brickner Keith Kopelson Cris Kaminskas Peterson is Debbi Haskins Jeff Sitton Elected in Mike Tedesco Elected in November As he didn’t draw an First appointed Jan. approaching the Olander currently Current Council November 2011, First appointed on Oct. 2011, Brickner is opponent, Kopelson 19, 2010, and halfway point of his has the job after her Member Josh Beckett Dunne is serving 23, 2007 and retained in serving his first four- will earn a four-year retained in November term in his second stint appointment June 12, chose not to run to his first four-year November 2009, Langford year term, which runs term beginning in 2011, Kaminskas leading the city (2001- 2012. The victor in retain this seat, so term, which runs is the senior member of through 2015. January. This year, he is serving her first 2007; 2012-present) November’s election the winner of this through 2015. the Council and is running will complete the term full term, which runs will fill the remainder of fall’s election between for another four-year term. he was appointed to on through 2015. this term, which goes Severs and Sitton will With a win Nov. 5, Tedesco Jan. 31, 2012. through 2015. join the dais in January would fill that seat starting for a four-year term. January instead. — Compiled by Josh Johnson SPLASH GRAPHIC BY SARAH BURK The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 19 NEWS that an annual review of the need for the ELECTION tax is written into the ordinance that was FALL INTO RECEIVE Continued from page 18 approved at its initial passage. As you might expect, there were no candidates UP TO lives a block from me and beat Tedesco who felt the tax was certain to remain SAVINGS to the punch in filling out the paperwork indefinitely nor were there any who were $ during filing week, so we will call him Riv- ready to completely do away with it. 2,000 er District candidate No. 1. 2. Everybody loves Katy Allen. And RJ Rebate Now here’s what I’m not saying. I’m not Stevenson, too, for that matter. These rela- on saying that one should vote for a candidate tively new city staffers (Allen has served as annerFURNACE & FUEL, INC. based upon the geographic location of his city administrator for more than a year now, Keeping You Comfortable for Over 90 Years Home Comfort Systems or her home. Certainly not. Stevenson as finance director for more than Call today for a FREE in home What the existence of the first two River two) are in the beginning stages of earn- 1-800-570-2897 comfort analysis! ing Brian Asmus-like popularity among 535-1711 District candidates for Liberty Lake City 122 N. HELENA www.bannerfuel.com Mention Code # 13LXLLS Council does trigger, however, is a sym- the city’s slate of elected officials. This is bolic turning of attention to one of the noteworthy because of how much things important issues for any candidate in this have changed from the last city of Liberty race. How does the city prepare for the Lake election cycle, when HR issues and Join us for a Michael Kors and Lacoste somewhat blank canvas that is Liberty city manager discussions were all the rage. Lake North? What is the community’s re- Elected city leaders seem very pleased right sponsibility when it comes to residential now with hired city leaders, for whatever TRUNK SHOW growth outpacing school capacity? What that’s worth. At minimum, perhaps it means October 17th • 2 - 6 p.m. items previously considered for south of we can talk about something else this time? the interstate (park features, aquatic cen- 3. The race to watch at the candidate Free single vision lenses with the ters, and so on) may make more sense forum Oct. 2 may very well be Tedesco purchase of a new frame. north of the interstate? against Langford. Both are extremely well *Some restrictions. studied, which in their case translates into I’ll tell you what, the city staff and cur- some pretty strongly held opinions. Instead rent council are asking these questions, of answering a question at our roundtable, and many more, and I was impressed that Langford pulled an “Odin” and began ask- the new slate of candidates are asking ing Tedesco a series of questions about the these questions, too. M|Tu|W|F 8-5 finer details of one of his responses. The 509.927.2020 I invited the candidates to a roundtable candidates went back and forth fairly ag- 22106 E. Country Vista Drive, Ste A • Liberty Lake, WA Th 10-7 discussion in mid-September, but getting gressively until Jeff Sitton saved the day by www.lakesidevisionlibertylake.net Closed Sat & Sun six busy people around a table at the same asking for a turn to speak himself. Knowl- time proved difficult. I ended up breaking edge and ideas aren’t everything, but they my initial visits with the candidates into are a lot, and those two will provide plenty three separate sessions (associated photos for voters to think about at the forum. on the previous page). 4. As I was wrapping up my last visit, We will provide more information in I reflected on the top to bottom quality future articles, but allow me to share just of the candidate pool. This class of chal- a few highlights and reflections from these lengers seems to have at least started their initial meetings with the candidates: homework, if not moved on to extra credit. 1. People can’t stop talking about the Now it’s the voters turn to be engaged. utility tax. Nor should they. Indeed, Coun- Hope to see you Oct. 2 at the Meadow- cil veteran Odin Langford made the point wood Technology Campus.

SEVERS LANGFORD Continued from page 14 Continued from page 16 retreat and miscellaneous events to ensure they are a financial advisor. I am both educated and prepared to tran- I want to speak with the guy who has a sition smoothly into the council. few million in his own retirement account Finally, for fun, who is one person, past or and will share with me his experience on present, you would like to have lunch with how to get it, grow it and keep it. It’s his — and where would you eat it? experience that makes him valuable. Without a doubt, I would like to have I’ve worked hard over the last seven lunch with Thomas Jefferson. Also trained years to make sure that you will enjoy as a landscape architect, he took that plan- coming home to Liberty Lake. It’s my ex- ning knowledge (and vast other experienc- perience that validates my vision: “protect, es) and put it to use in the writing or our preserve and get out of debt.” constitution and architecture behind our Finally, for fun, who is one person, past or government. We would eat here, in mod- present, you would like to have lunch with ern times, in the “Louisiana Territory” (I — and where would you eat it? don’t care what home or restaurant) and I would like to take Etienne Eduard La- discuss what he considers his triumphs liberte (Stephen E. Liberty), to a picnic and his faults regarding his decisions that lunch at Pavillion Park, where I would tell impact where our society is today. him, “Thank you.” 20 • OCTOBER 2013 The Splash NEWS Board looking at pay hikes for mayor, Council Compensation remains unchanged from 2001 By Craig Howard SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR If you’re interested in running for may- or of a jurisdiction in Washington — with money as a priority — you might want to relocate to Poulsbo. The fourth largest city in Kitsap County, with just over 9,000 residents, pays its mu- nicipal chief $5,749 a month, or just shy of $70,000 a year. The sum represents the top salary for a mayor in Washington cities with a population between 7,500 to 14,999, ac- cording to research by the Association of Washington Cities. On the City Council side, Shelton — westernmost city in the Puget Sound region with a citizenry of nearly 10,000 — com- pensates representatives of its governing board $1,300 month, plus $70 per meeting with a ceiling of $25,400 per year. Then there is Liberty Lake. While many aspects of Spokane County’s easternmost city have changed since incor- poration in 2001, salaries for the mayor and SPLASH PHOTO BY CRAIG HOWARD City Council members have not . The may- Initially formed in 2010 by then Mayor Wendy Van Orman, the Liberty Lake Salary Commission began meeting again in July of this year to or’s pay rate remains at $750 a month while evaluate compensation of the city’s elected officials. From left to right: Wadie Elaimy, Peggy Self and John Millikan. council representatives are paid a monthly wage of $250. Millikan — brought back for a reunion tour. gal and has volunteered with Liberty Lake Mayor Steve Peterson recalls a time in the City Clerk Ann Swenson said the re-exami- SCOPE, said she has been disappointed in early days of the city when $1,000 a month nation of compensation for elected officials the lack of citizen feedback on the issue. HOW LIBERTY was proposed as mayor’s compensation. In- is being held in conjunction with the 2014 “You’d think since we were considering stead, Peterson spoke up in favor of $750. budget process as well as labor negotiations raising the salaries that there would people LAKE STACKS UP currently under way with the police depart- “For me, I’m retired — I’m not in this for within the city that would be interested in ment. Mayoral pay the money,” said Peterson, who estimates he saying something about it, but we haven’t Top five monthly salaries for mayors spends about 20 hours a week on mayoral The commission is expected to reach a really had any,” she said. duties. “My goal is to serve the community decision on pay adjustment at its meeting in Washington (among the state’s Currently, Liberty Lake is tied for 21st in 30 jurisdictions between 7,500 to and to make sure the city is safe, clean and on Sept. 25 (after Splash presstime) with the the state with Port Townsend in the catego- 14,999 population) green.” recommendation being presented to coun- ry of how much its mayor is paid — out of a cil at the Oct. 1 regular meeting (which Former Mayor Wendy Van Orman ap- total of 30 cities with a population between City Salary Pop. pointed three members to the city’s first will be recounted in The Splash’s Oct. 2 e- 7,500 and 14,999. Liberty Lake City Council 1. Poulsbo $5,749 9,585 salary commission in 2010 to review the update). By state law, council will not vote salary ranks 27th out of 30, tied with Edge- 2. Port Orchard $5,343 12,870 compensation of elected officials and report on the matter but simply accept the com- wood and Hoquiam. The city also ranks 3. East Wenatchee $4,519 13,350 back with their findings as well as a recom- mission’s decision. well behind the average remittance for 4. Lake Forest Park $3,000 12,680 mendation. While the group did meet, no “Whatever the salary commission deter- elected leaders of cities with similar popula- 5. Ferndale $2,618 12,290 change to pay was ever made official due to mines will be implemented in the 2014 bud- tions. The median monthly wage for mayor 21. Liberty Lake $750 8,190 a lapse in protocol that made the commis- get,” Swenson said. throughout the state is $1,614 with council sion’s determination unbinding. At the City Council meeting on Sept. 17, ringing in at $489. City Council pay Even though a raise had been recom- Pat Dockrey, a member of the Liberty Lake “The thing is they have never had any Top five monthly salaries for City mended, Peterson recalls council being re- Kiwanis and a property owner in the city, raises,” said Elaimy, a retired oncologist who Council members in Washington luctant to accept a pay increase at the time, spoke up in support of pay raises for Mayor has lived in Liberty Lake since 2002. “You as budget strains were then threatening Peterson and those who sit around the dais. look at the cost of living increase, the city has (among the state’s 30 jurisdictions cutbacks to the municipal library and golf Dockrey was the only person to testify at a grown, they have more work and, yet, noth- between 7,500 to 14,999 population) course. meeting of the salary commission earlier in ing. The hours have kept going up and up. City Salary Pop. “The council really didn’t know much the month. There are more meetings, more programs.” 1. Shelton $1,300* 9,866 about the salary commission and the pay “I think they deserve more for the work Council Member Lori Olander said she 2. Burlington $800 8,445 raises,” Peterson said. “They were getting to they do and the time they spend,” said would still serve on the City Council even 3. Port Orchard $772 12,870 the budget process and this issue was really Dockrey, who supports compensation for if a salary was not in place. Instead of a pay 4. Airway Heights $750 7,935 not out front.” the mayor eventually shifting to $2,500 per raise, Olander supports the idea of a dedi- 5. Sumner $750 9,520 This summer, the salary commission was month with council pay moving to $1,000 cated fund that would cover the costs of 27. Liberty Lake $250 8,190 reconvened with the original trio of mem- per month. educational programs for council members. *plus $70 per council meeting bers — Peggy Self, Wadie Elaimy and John Self, who worked for years as a parale- See SALARY, page 21 The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 21 NEWS SALARY Continued from page 20 “I do see both sides,” Olander said. “I per- sonally prefer the volunteerism, but it does Congratulations take a lot of time and the people we have on Annual to Jackson! council have full-time or part-time jobs. I He’s the latest just don’t think the city could afford to pay Homeowner’s a lot more.” KiDDS Dental No Cavity Club winner! The commission distributed a question- Meeting naire to the mayor and each council mem- Jackson won a $25 ber this summer but only received Peter- Wednesday Toys R Us gift card and son’s form back. Millikan said the group will a photo session with rely heavily on the information gathered Nov. 13 th from 2010 as far as council time commit- ments and responsibilities. “I’m not overly surprised at the lack of 7:00 pm response,” said Millikan, who is serving as City Hall commission chair and has a professional Call our office to background in human resources. ”It’s dif- 22710 schedule an appointment ficult to say how much you’re worth. A lot E. Country Vista to see if your child is of them are doing it because they care about cavity-free! the community and they want to contrib- ute, and I appreciate that, but I also think There will be 891-7070 they should be rewarded for that.” a drawing for Grow Up Smiling! Council Member Keith Kopelson said he gift certificates decided not to return the questionnaire in order to keep the process neutral. for those in “I don’t want to influence it one way or attendance another,” he said. “It’s supposed to be inde- Find out about pendent. What the commission decides is 1327 N. Stanford Lane, Suite B, Liberty Lake all of our events and not going to affect whether I want to be on www.meadowwoodhoa.com 509.891.7070 www.GrowUpSmiling.com contests on Facebook! council or not. If they decide to give us an increase or take money away, I’m OK with it, but I don’t want to have any part of that. I haven’t followed it all. My time is worth something, but even if there was no salary, I’d still serve.” Council Member Shane Brickner said pay was not a priority when he ran for the governing board in 2011. Brickner, who volunteers with the Liberty Lake Police Department, has also spent part of all but three Saturdays since May at the Liberty Lake Farmers Market gathering community Providing state-of-the-art medicine and timeless skin care, so you can be healthy and feel beautiful. feedback from a city-sponsored booth. “The money is not important to me — it’s more about being involved in the commu- nity and making a difference,” Brickner said. ““I have no more time vested than any other North Idaho Dermatology is pleased to council member. I think everyone on coun- cil is putting in as much time as they can.” welcome Dr. Hilary H. Hill to the team! While pay in Liberty Lake for those elected to office has remained stagnant for Dr. Hill joins North Idaho Dermatology after finishing her residency at a dozen years, Millikan said there have been some significant hikes for leaders in certain the Medical College of Wisconsin where she completed her training towns and cities since the commission dis- in general adult and pediatric dermatology, advanced dermatologic persed in 2010. surgery and advanced dermatopathology. “You can see the trends within other cit- ies and towns and, again, that’s about all we Now Accepting New Patients in our offices in Liberty Lake, have to go on, the current pay structures Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint and Moscow in those jurisdictions,” he said. “It is pretty surprising, especially given a city like Lib- erty Lake that has really grown. I think Dr. Stephen Craig • Dr. Hilary Hill • Shannon Mortensen, NP • Hilary Schoonover, NP the work the mayors and the city council members have done here is tremendous. 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He was Before Joshua Dumaw was a respected just an amazing, caring person.” Marine, he was a boy growing up a few Below, former Marine Bob Wiese escorts Bodie, the son of Joshua Dumaw, at the Sept. 21 miles to the west of Liberty Lake, playing Wanting to provide for his growing fam- ceremony honoring Dumaw and dedicating the Rocky Hill Park station of the Fallen Heroes blacktop basketball, rooting for the Zags ily, Dumaw volunteered for another tour of Circuit Course. The date of the ceremony happened to correspond with Bodie’s third birth- and making people laugh with his trade- duty that would bring added pay. In May day. The boy was born three months after his father was killed while serving the country as a mark wit and exuberance. 2010, he left North Carolina for Afghani- Marine corporal in Afghanistan. stan. “Josh was a real jokester,” said his mom, Jenifer Dumaw. “Nothing really ever got to Less than a month into his deployment him. He didn’t dwell on things. He was just — and only nine days after his 23rd birth- very personable. I never met anyone who day — Dumaw was part of a patrol unit didn’t like Josh.” sweeping for improvised explosive devices outside the Marine base. After locating an His mom, wife and a son born three IED with his metal detector, Dumaw made months after his 2010 death in Afghani- sure his fellow soldiers were dispersed from stan were among more than 250 people the area. Before he could reach safe ground who gathered at Rocky Hill Park Sept. 21 himself, Dumaw was caught in an explo- to honor the fallen hero. The ceremony also sion and killed. dedicated the first installment of exercise equipment in Liberty Lake’s Fallen Heroes Bob Wiese discovered the story of the Circuit Course. courageous squad leader from Spokane Valley when he was searching for an honor- After attending West Valley High School, ee at the first installment of the Fallen He- Dumaw worked for an electric company roes Circuit Course. Eventual plans call for but in June 2007 decided to enlist in the installments at parks throughout the com- U.S. Marine Corps. He left for basic train- munity, with Rocky Hill being the first. Wi- ing in San Diego and afterward attended ese, a Liberty Lake resident, served in the military police school. Marines from 1993 to 2000, a period that Jenifer remembers Josh hiding his enlist- fell between the two Gulf Wars. Although ment from her for three weeks. When he he never saw combat, Wiese wanted to do was deployed to Iraq in 2008, she was again his part to pay tribute to those like Du- among the last to know. maw who sacrificed their lives serving their “I’m the kind of mom who’s always wor- country. ried about my kids,” Jenifer said. “He was Wiese brought his idea for the course to putting himself in harm’s way, and he knew Liberty Lake City Hall last summer. The I would be worried about it.” idea would be to install outdoor exercise Jenifer recalls Josh being adept at every- equipment at five locations throughout Lib- thing he tried, from skateboarding to bas- erty Lake with each site honoring a branch ketball — and the military was no excep- of the military. A local “Fallen Hero,” repre- tion. He thrived as a Marine and rose to the senting the Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force rank of corporal while in Iraq. and Coast Guard, would be remembered at each location with a personalized plaque. “He saw the uniform and what it repre- sents,” Jenifer said. The Rocky Hill project was awarded $35,000 by the city last year. Wiese and his Jamie Nilles, former West Valley varsity committee — comprised of Liberty Lake basketball coach and current athletic direc- residents — were charged with raising the tor, recalls Dumaw as a “good kid around remaining cost of around $4,300. Commit- school.” tee member Amy O’Connell said the com- “We never had any issues with Josh,” munity rallied enthusiastically on behalf of Nilles said. “He was polite, always on time the cause. Between businesses and civic or- and had a good work ethic — a lot of traits ganizations, more than 20 groups contrib- that I’m sure carried over to the Marines.” uted on some level. Dumaw returned to the U.S. from the See MARINE, page 23 The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 23 NEWS thought he was pretty darn cool, but to have MARINE others recognize him like this is amazing.” Continued from page 22 Kailyn, who lives with Bodie in Sedro Woolley, Wash., and will graduate with a “First of all, it was neat that the city sup- degree in office management from Skagit ported it so well and we had such a great re- Community College next June, called the sponse going door to door,” O’Connell said. tribute to Josh “a true honor for me and my Kristi Dodson, another committee mem- family.” ber, recalled how the project “started with “It’s amazing to see what they’ve done,” one vision and wound up being embraced she said. “It’s a great feeling to know that his by the entire community.” memory is still being kept alive.” The nine-piece circuit course includes Speaking at the ceremony, Liberty Lake features that emphasize cardiovascular ex- Mayor Steve Peterson described the circuit ercise and strength training. Since being in- course and what it represents as “a living Above, the West Valley High stalled, the site has been utilized heavily by statue of those who have served their coun- School band performed residents of all fitness levels. t r y.” at the ceremony honoring Liberty Lake Parks and Recreation Di- “This is here to honor, educate, inspire Joshua Dumaw. Dumaw rector Michelle Griffin said Wiese and the and remind us who has served,” Peterson graduated from West Valley. committee deserve kudos for all their work said. in bringing such a unique concept to the At left, Liberty Lake resident Wiese provided the dedicatory address city of Liberty Lake. Lyle Hatcher tries out some at the event, saluting Dumaw for “selfless of the newly installed “This has been by far the best project actions that not only saved the lives of his equipment that makes up I’ve worked on in a long time,” Griffin said. comrades in arms but also showed tremen- the Rocky Hill Park feature “This group is really terrific. They’re- ex dous bravery.” of the Fallen Heroes Circuit tremely dedicated to this cause.” Course. Organizers plan to Wiese expressed hope that those who install features at four other Landing on Sept. 21, the Rocky Hill dedi- utilized the circuit course would pause to parks to eventually honor cation ceremony landed on the third birth- remember the sacrifice of Dumaw and oth- fallen heroes from every day of Dumaw’s son, Bodie. A gathering of ers that have made the freedoms in Liberty branch of the military. Dumaw’s friends and family attended the Lake, and throughout the nation, possible. celebration. “This is here to celebrate the lives of those “Josh would have been so humbled by individuals and the service they gave,” Wi- this,” said Jenifer. “As his mom, I’ve always ese said. “Someone like Josh is a real hero.”

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Roderick MARCH: Transportation Overview MacKenzie, a young cattleman settling the APRIL: Railroads west side, and his wife often fed the hungry MAY: Homesteaders cyclists. The obvious business opportunity JUNE: Homesteaders in the hills led to a restaurant selling 35-cent chicken JULY: Utilities dinners. A 20-room hotel was added the following year. Across the lake, another AUGUST: Church cattle rancher, Martin Kalez, recognized SEPTEMBER: School he could market the waterfront of his large OCTOBER: Commerce ranch, and it soon became a camping re- PHOTO COURTESY OF MICK CURRY NOVEMBER: Government sort known as Kalez Park. Success prompt- DECEMBER: Medical ed the addition of a store and restaurant. Brownie’s, located in “downtown” Liberty Lake (Melkapsi and Wright), was operated by T.O. These were the first two resorts on the lake, “Brownie” and Bertha Brown during the middle part of the 20th Century. each reaping a profitable income and en- couraging a welcoming lake lifestyle. with the occasional post office, bar, res- portunity: golf. Liberty Lake Golf Course, DID YOU KNOW? Fields just off the lake became orchards, taurant, owners’ apartment and telephone constructed in 1959, became a new lure farmlands and ranches through the hard exchange. The owners were often the de- for the community. In 1973, Valley View • Many lake families routinely had their work of homesteaders. Refreshment came livery man, butcher and even justice of Golf Course (now Trailhead) was devel- milk delivered by Valley-operated Early through Saturday night hillbilly music and the peace. Stores fulfilled their customers oped as the first mid-length executive Dawn Dairy, purchased produce and dancing at the nearby township of Spo- wants and needs initially from catalogues course in the Northwest. MeadowWood meats from Veradale’s Renfro’s and kane Bridge, whose proximity just east of and later from wholesale distributors like Golf Course, 1987, rounded out the triple Rice’s Meat Packing, respectively, and Liberty Lake’s State Line border made it McClintock and Trunkey, local wholesal- golf package, thrusting Liberty Lake to the shopped for a variety of other goods and accessible to them. In the wintertime, 20 ers whose wives were sisters living side by status of a premier golf course community. services at Greenacres Shopping Center. or so couples could nest in large horse- side in cabins on Wicomico Beach. At the same time Expo 74 was revital- drawn, hay-filled sleighs that glided from • During Expo 74, Valley View’s restau- Ernest Wright opened a general store izing downtown Spokane, Liberty Lake Liberty Lake over the river and through experienced its own surge of energy when rant would often have two- and three- in “downtown” Liberty Lake (Melkapsi the woods to Newman Lake, then back to Carlson Hill (Legacy Ridge) was renamed hour waits serving large tour groups and Wright) around 1910, which changed Spokane Bridge for dancing. hands several times through the years. By Holiday Hills and opened as a ski and staying at the RV park. It also served mid-century, T.O. “Brownie” and Bertha snowmobile recreation destination with breakfast to Russian ballet dancers Just after the calendar turned to a new century, Emmett Denison, who lived by Brown owned and operated Wright’s store, a lodge and restaurant. Later, the site ac- and the Canadian Mounted Police, who the rail line near Liberty Lake, met the affectionately known as Brownie’s. I re- commodated equestrian activities, snow- stayed next door in motorhomes while train at the Liberty Lake Junction Depot member scavenging for empty pop bottles mobile and motocross racing, youth sports performing at Expo 74. offering to take passengers lakeside on his on the beaches at the resorts to trade for camps and ice skating. Its lodge burned • Holiday Hills was once the prize date horse-drawn stage for 25 cents. Soon, the penny candy at Brownie’s. As I shared this down in 1998, more than a decade after package awarded to a lucky couple on railroad got into the resort business, build- recently with Brownie’s granddaughter, the site had closed. The flat area below it ABC’s popular ’70 s game show, The ing a spur line in 1907 from the junction Janis, we laughed when she confessed she (today’s southwest corner of Country Vis- Dating Game. to its company-owned Liberty Lake Park, was slyly “scavenging” the collected empty ta and Liberty Lake Roads) had become an which was marketed to the larger Inland pop bottles Brownie stored by his back RV Park in those days with 500 rentable • The city of Spokan Falls (the “e” was Empire community. No other lakes had door, also trading them in for candy. Of Expo-colored RVs. added in 1883 and “Falls” dropped in such accessibility. course, her grandpa knew what was hap- So what commodities or services were 1891) was officially incorporated as a Ultimately, entrepreneurs moved to Lib- pening all along! responsible not only for propelling Liberty city of about 1,000 residents in 1881. erty Lake to build more resorts: Zephyr, As the automobile became the choice Lake to stability through its early years, but With the arrival of four major railroads, Neyland’s Grove, Dreamwood Bay, Way- mode of transportation, the possibility for maintaining its character and inviting the population soared to 104,000 by side, Ted Weeks, Sandy Beach and Sig’s. of exploration became a reality, and Lib- hospitality through generations? Certainly 1910, luring settlers from as far away as Some began as a store, some rented swim- erty Lake’s shores lost their exclusivity. our amazing, natural environment pops Finland, Germany and England. Spokane suits and boats, rooms and cabins, and of- Although the visitor population waned, a quickly to mind. But the tireless efforts, thus became the commercial center of fered pleasure boat tours. Several provided growing residential population demanded fiscal creativity and absolute generosity the Inland Northwest over its rival, Walla restaurants, music and dancing. A con- more businesses, supplies and services. In from generations of neighbors must top Walla. fectionary here, a casino there … even a the latter part of the century, many of the the list. Liberty Lake continues to market boys’ camp. Eventually gas pumps became itself as a hot commodity, and her people • Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane community’s original revenue-producing available dockside. This was lake life at its commodities, including the resorts, began are her greatest assets. The real question is: was formerly dominated by railroad finest. What am I responsible to contribute to- depots and junky warehouses, relocated phasing out. The original homesteaders’ farmland and orchards, which had large- ward Liberty Lake’s unique legacy? to make way for the site of Expo 74. The early general store wore many “hats” — gas pumps outside, a few gro- lybecome bluegrass fields for seed pro- Karen Johnson is a longtime resident and ceries, sundries and candy inside, along duction, now gave way to a new fiscal op- Liberty Lake Historical Society board member. The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 25 Experience the Grand Since 1981 Opening Difference of Pentecost

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Oct. 24 | Books-n-Brew Book Club 6:30 MUSIC & THE ARTS Spokane Home Builders Association, this 9th p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. annual event will showcase the area’s finest Sept. 27-29, Oct. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, Mission Ave. Check with the library for this Sept. 28 | Gala Grand Opening 6 p.m., builders and development in the Spokane area. 24-27, 31 | Corn Maze 5 to 8 p.m. (Fri.), 10 month’s book. For more: 232-2510 Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. For more: www.spokanefestivalofhomes.com a.m. to 8 p.m. (Sat.) and noon to 5 p.m. (Sun.), Appleway Ave. This fundraising event will HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Three Oct. 28 | Halloween Party 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., include a ribbon cutting, beverages and Oct. 2 | Candidate Forum: Liberty sports-themed mazes are available across 10 Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission hors d’oeuvres, music by Cross My Heart, Lake contested council races 6:30 p.m., acres. A haunted trail of fear will also be open Ave. Children and their families are invited to the a comedic auction, and the one-act play Meadowwood Technology Campus Cafeteria, Oct. 5, 11-12, 18-19, 24-27 and 31. Discounted library’s annual Halloween party for a free night “Well Written.” Tickets are $30 per person; 2100 N. Molter Road. Hosted by the Greater group rates available. For ticket prices and more: of carnival games, crafts and family fun. For seating is limited. For tickets or more: www. Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, the www.hubsportscenter.org/CornMaze more: 232-2510 libertylaketheatre.com public is invited to hear the perspective of candidates on the issues. For more: www. Nov. 1 | Great Candy Buy Back 4 to 8 p.m., Sept. 28 | Community Garage Sale 6 a.m. Sept. 29 | Matsiko World Orphan Choir spokanevalleychamber.org to 2 p.m., Bitterroot Lodge, 21580 E. Bitterroot KiDDS Dental, 1327 N. Stanford Lane, Suite 10 a.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission. Lane. Rain or shine, multiple families will be B. Dental office buys unopened Halloween Organized by the International Children’s Oct. 4 | Guest Speaker Lunch Series 11:45 selling baby items, household goods, clothing candy for $1 per pound and sends it to troops Network, the choir’s presentation of original a.m., Liberty Lake Portal, 23403 E. Mission Ave. and furniture during this end-of-summer sale. overseas during this sixth annual event. Goody songs and dance brings hope and awareness People are invited for a lunch break filled with bags, prizes and letter writing to troops are also to the world’s 600 million at-risk children. The insights to help grow your business. October Oct. 5 | Newman Lake Volunteer District part of the event. For more: 891-7070 or www. performance is free and open to the public. For topics include social media tips and tricks (Oct. open house 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Newman growupsmiling.com more: 210-9779 or www.icnchildren.net 4), active threat training (11), protecting your Lake Fire Station #1, 10236 NW Newman Lake intellectual property (18) and a Dale Carnegie Drive. The public is invited to see a MedStar Recurring Oct. 5-6 | The Spokane Renaissance class (25). Cost is $5 for lunch (free to Portal Helicopter, have a picture taken with the fire Faire 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Greenbluff area, Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal tenants); registration is due Thursday at noon. For truck, learn fire response skills, view the Jaws of 20424 N. Dunn Road, Colbert. Produced by more: 343-0103 or www.libertylakeportal.com Life at work, take “hands-only” CPR classes and Library 4 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month, Spokane Entertainers Guild, the public is more. Fire Chief Yamane and the Board of Fire Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. invited to watch competitions in jousting, Oct. 4 | Family Home Care open house 3 Commissioners will be on hand to discuss the Meeting changed to Oct. 22 for this month skill at arms, bocce ball, dancing and more. to 6 p.m., Family Home Care, 22820 E. Appleway need for a new fire station. For more: 226-0187 Admission is $10 per adult, $5 per child (ages Ave., suite B. Door prizes, hors d’oeuvres and Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake 6:45 a.m. 6 to 17) or $25 for a daily family pass ($40 for tours of the new office will be offered during the Oct. 5 | Family Fun on the Farm 11 a.m. to 4 Wednesdays, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22510 the weekend). Money raised will go toward open house. Ribbon cutting will take place at p.m., Carver Farms, 9105 N. Idaho Road. Popcorn, E. Country Vista Drive. For more: www. 2nd Harvest Food Bank. For more: www. 4:30 p.m. followed by an unveiling of their new caramel corn and caramel apples will be libertylakekiwanis.org theguild2010.org TV ad campaign. For more: 473-4949 or www. available in addition to free hayrides on October fhccares.com weekends (weather-permitting) beginning Oct. 5. Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club Noon Oct. 12 | Latin Folk Festival 6 p.m., For more: 226-3602 or www.carverfarms.com Thursdays, Meadowwood Technology Campus LDS Church, 1620 E. 29th St., Spokane. The Oct. 8 | LLSWD Water Reclamation Liberty Room, 2100 N. Molter Road. community is invited to a free evening of Facility Phase II Upgrade Presentation Oct. 5 | Hoedown for Hope 5 to 9 p.m., singing, dancing and dining to celebrate Latin 4 p.m., Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District, Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 Spokane Bridge Road. A Liberty Lake Farmers Market Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. The American culture. A short program combining 22510 E. Mission Ave. LLSWD, Century West fundraiser for HOPE School, a nonprofit preschool music and Latin folk dance performances will Engineering and Esvelt Engineering invite the for local deaf and hard-of-hearing children, the market concludes for the season on Oct. 12. For more: www.llfarmersmarket.com be followed by a dinner and dance. public’s input on the planning underway for evening will include cocktails, music, raffles, construction of filtration equipment to meet new dinner and dessert. Tickets are $55 per person. Liberty Lake Lions Club Noon on the second Oct. 16 | Liberty Lake Art Society standards to discharge to the Spokane River. For For more: www.spokanehopeschool.org and fourth Wednesdays of each month, Barlow’s exhibit reception 6 to 8 p.m., Liberty Lake more: www.libertylake.org Oct. 11 | Greenacres Elementary School Restaurant, 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane. For Library, 23123 E. Mission. Local artists will more: 869-7657 showcase their artwork in watercolor, oil, Oct. 11 | Women Executives of Liberty FUNdraiser 6 to 9 p.m., Triple Play Family Fun acrylic, digital photograms and mixed media Lake (WELL) 12:45 to 2 p.m., Liberty Center, 175 W. Orchard Ave., Hayden. Cost is $15 Liberty Lake Merchants Association collages and portraits during the month of Lake Sewer and Water District, 22510 E. for a wristband to enjoy a night of family fun. 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Liberty Lake Portal, 23403 October. The public is invited to drop by during Mission Ave. All members are invited to the Pool will be open until 10 p.m. Stop by the GES E. Mission Ave., Suite 120. Open to business library hours to vote on their favorite pieces. annual board elections. For more: www. table to purchase a wristband. professionals interested in promoting business womenexecutivesoflibertylake.com in the Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley areas. Oct. 18-20, 24-27 | “Death By Oct. 18-19 | Restore the Spokane River Oct. 12 | Holistic Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Noon to 4 p.m. (Fri.); 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 Networking begins at 6:45 a.m. Chocolate” 3 p.m. (Oct. 19-20, 27) and 7 p.m. (Oct. 18-19, 24-26), Liberty Lake Community CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, 2426 N. p.m. (Sat.), StateLine off Seltice Way. Restore the Liberty Lake Municipal Library 23123 E. Discovery Place. Free lectures and 50 booths will riparian area, improve habitat for fish, enhance Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave. This comedy Mission Avenue. 4 p.m. Mondays, Lego club; shares the story of a small-time private eye provide info on organic and natural remedies, water quality and make way for an aesthetically- 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, toddler/ pain relief, massage and more. Admission is pleasing water trail access and bike ride along investigating a death in a coffee shop known preschool story time; 10:15 a.m. Fridays, baby for its signature drink, Death by Chocolate. $6; vendor space is available. For more: www. the Centennial Trail. Attendees are asked to lapsit story time; 11 a.m. Friday, toddler/preschool holisticfestivals.com bring work shoes and gloves, water and snacks; Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $8 for kids story time and songs; 1 p.m. Fridays, story time ages 6 to 12. Senior matinee price is also $8. all equipment will be provided. To register or for and crafts for preschoolers; 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Oct. 17 | Trunk Show 2 to 6 p.m., Lakeside more: www.spokaneriver.net/stateline For tickets or more: www.libertylaketheatre. Vision, 22106 E. Country Vista Drive, Suite A. The Knitting Club; 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, computer com classes; 2 p.m. Saturdays, kids craft. For more: public invited for a Michael Kors and Lacoste Oct. 20 | The Truth Forum 5:30 p.m., Trunk Show. For more: 927-2020 Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission. This free 232-2510 Recurring event in Q-n-A format will be facilitated by Oct. 18 | Greater Spokane Valley Chamber Liberty Lake Toastmasters 5:45 to 7 p.m. Liberty Lake Art Society Third Wednesday former atheist, Scott Simon, and will address Wednesdays, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water Business Connections Breakfast 6:30 to challenging questions about evolution, God, good of the month, various times and locations. 8:30 a.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan. District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. For more: Create, learn and explore new art avenues, as versus evil and more. The forum will also be held 208-765-8657 Gonzaga women’s basketball coach Kelly Nov. 17. For more: 210-9779 well as display, sell and network your art. No Graves will be the guest speaker. Coffee and Senior Lunch programs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. jurying board, no bylaws, no pressure. Work on conversation begin at 6:30 a.m., program begins Oct. 23 | Protect Your Credit Score Noon Monday through Friday, Talon Hills Senior Complex, projects to benefit Liberty Lake and surround at 7 a.m. Cost is $25 for members and guests to 1 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 24950 E. Hawkstone Loop. Seniors age 60 and communities. Dues are $10 per year, and you do and $35 for non-members. For more: www. E. Mission. Presented by financial experts from older invited; recommended donation $3.50. not need to be a local resident to join. For more: spokanevalleychamber.org STCU, this informative workshop will shed light 255-9600 on the importance of maintaining a healthy Spokane Valley Writer’s Group 6:15 p.m. Oct. 24 | Witches Night Out 3 to 8 p.m. credit score. A light, complimentary lunch will be the first and third Thursdays of every month, CIVIC & BUSINESS Participating retailers include Simply Northwest, provided. To register or for more: www.stcu.org/ Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission 11806 E. Sprague; The Trellis Marketplace, 4102 workshops or 344-2202 Ave. This supportive critique group welcomes Sept. 27-29 & Oct. 4-6 | Fall Festival of adult writers. For more: 570-4440 Homes 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by the See CALENDAR page 27 The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 27 COMMUNITY Very traditional, authentic Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District and healthy food, as well as Lunch Buffet CALENDAR board meeting 4 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, 22510 E. Mission Ave. affordable, served in a quiet, Continued from page 26 friendly atmosphere. Casual, $ 99 S. Bowdish Road; Jema Lane Boutique, 613 S. HEALTH & RECREATION everyday-style dishes made Pines Road; Tracy Jewelers, 106 N. Evergreen Sept. 28 | HUB Family Fun Festival 2 to 5 with fresh ingredients from Road; and Vintage Vines, 106 N. Evergreen p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. local farms make our menu One per person.7 Cannot be Road. Shoppers are invited to dress up in a Celebrate the facility’s 6th birthday with a free reminiscent of Mom’s home combined with other offers. Exp. 10/15/13. favorite costume and shop hop to enjoy tasty open house offering fun activities for the entire cooking. treats, in-store samples and a chance to win family including fitness opportunities, jump over $1,000 in prizes. house, face painting and food. For more: www. Tues thru Fri 11am -9pm hubsportscenter.org Recurring Sat & Sun 12pm-9pm Sept. 29 | Ford Drive 4UR School 10 a.m. Lunch Buffet Daily until 2:45pm Central Valley School board meeting 6:30 to 5 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each Sullivan Road. Gus Johnson Ford, Ford Motor month, CVSD administration building, 19307 E. Company and CVHS are teaming up for the Catering available for Cataldo, Spokane Valley. second annual event. For every person (age 18 banquets and events. Liberty Lake City Council 7 p.m. on the first and up; one per household) who test drives a and third Tuesdays of each month, City Hall, car, Ford will pay CVHS $20 to benefit the girls cross country and track programs. For more: 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. 255-9628 Liberty Lake Municipal Library board Oct. 1 | Complete Woman’s Wellness meeting 10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each informational seminar 6:30 p.m., Valley month, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Hospital (Davis Room). In October, Healthy Liberty Lake Library Foundation meeting Living Liberty Lake will launch a three-month Noon the first Wednesday of each month, 23123 comprehensive program to address all aspects E. Mission Ave. of a woman’s health throughout her adult life. For more: 924-6199 Liberty Lake Planning Commission $ 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each Oct. 5-6 | Lilac City Open Badminton 509-315-8785 month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive Tournament 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., HUB Sports OFF Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. The 12th annual 14415 E. Sprague Ave. 10 The October meeting is cancelled. tournament will be preliminary pool play with Any takeout order Spokane Valley Minium purchase of $34.50, excludes buffet. Liberty Lake SCOPE 6:30 p.m. on the first elimination rounds in each event. For more: www.hubsportscenter.org spokaneswagat.com One per person. Cannot be combined with other Wednesday of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. offers. Exp. 10/15/13. 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Liberty Lake harvest options Above and at right: Most local elementary schools host Halloween parties, but did you know you can also dress in costume for kids for Liberty Lake Municipal Library’s annual party? This year’s bash will be 5:30 to 7:30 on Oct. 28.

At left: KiDDS Dental in Liberty Lake is offer- ing their 6th annual Great Candy Buy Back 4 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 1. Unopened candy can be turned over for $1 per pound. Candy and cards will be passed on to military members through Operation Gratitude.

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By Brenna Holland Phil Champlain said. “There is the chal- the lot across Madson Street, Library Direc- who are accompanied by a parent. WAVE CONTRIBUTOR lenge of getting in, making choices and ul- tor Pamela Mogen said. This year’s Buy Back will take place Nov. Leaves are falling, school is in session, timately being successful in getting out. It’s Described as a tradition the library has 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the KiDDS Dental of- and the air is crisp—fall is here! This festive just good, clean, wholesome fun.” been doing almost since its doors opened, fice, 1327 N. Stanford, suite B. There will be month provides kids with opportunities for Admission for kids ages 5 to 12 is $6 Mogen said the event is a way to celebrate family-friendly entertainment as well as a entertainment as well as giving back to the (adults are $9). All proceeds support HUB community spirit. card-making table for troops sponsored by community. Here are just three autumn ac- 360, an afterschool program that gives chil- “It’s a safe place for children to gather Dr. Scott Ralph, Orthodontist. Children at- tivities that will make you thankful for Oc- dren access to athletic, academic and com- around Halloween,” she said. “Plus it’s good tending the event will also receive a goody tobers in Liberty Lake. munity activities to broaden their horizons. for children to see the library is more than bag with a toothbrush, coupons and other Conquer the corn maze A haunted Trail of Fear will also be of- books. It’s a fun place to use their imagina- trinkets. HUB Sports Center is taking fered starting Oct. 5 for just $1 more per tion.” The first Candy Buy Back in Liberty Lake on a classic fall event to provide a ticket, but it is not recommended for young The event is free, and kids are encouraged was held in 2008, and KiDDS Dental has children. positive safe event for the youth of to come in costume. Friends of the Library been running with it ever since. the community. For more information, contact the HUB will be taking photos for $2 that kids can “Dr. Jared heard about offices doing it in at 927-0602. The HUB’s corn maze, which decorate a frame for. other parts of the country,” Brandi Evans, opened in September at 19619 E. Party at the library For more information, contact the library wife of Dr. Evans, said. “We scrambled to Cataldo, spans over 10 acres and will be Little ghosts and goblins are invited to the at 232-2510. host one ourselves in just a couple weeks. open weekends through the end of the Oc- library’s annual Halloween party for a night Give candy to troops Ever since then it has grown.” tober. The scheduled times for October are of carnival games, crafts and family fun. All candy and cards collected at the event 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat- After a Halloween full of The party will take place 5:30 to will be shipped to Operation Gratitude, who urdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. sweets and surprises, there is al- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Liberty Lake ways extra candy around the house. packages and delivers them to troops over- Students who embark on a quest to enter Municipal Li- Instead of eating all your leftover treats, why seas for the holidays. In addition to candy, the labyrinths learn map skills, teamwork, brary, 23123 not donate some to a wonderful cause? KiDDS Dental also supplies the charity with problem solving and logic all while having E. Mission. toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss. KiDDS Dental collects candy for Opera- fun in a sports-themed maze. P a r k i n g , tion Gratitude, an organization that sends To learn about other needed items that which is some- “There’s an educational benefit for the care packages to those in the U.S. military. can be donated to Operation Gratitude, go times an issue, kids using their abilities to negotiate and The dentist office pays a dollar for each to www.OpGrat.org. is available in master a maze,” HUB Executive Director pound of unopened candy from children Tammy Kimberley contributed to this story. The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 29 COMMUNITY Preparing the perfect pumpkin Compiled by Brenna Holland has a two-inch stem and is around nine have a flat bottom, consider cutting out the WAVE CONTRIBUTOR inches tall. bottom instead. Have you ever wondered how to create a 2) Decide on a design. What 4) Clean out the insides. Once magnificent jack-o’-lantern? If so, read on do you want your pumpkin to look like? the pumpkin lid has been sawed off, use for some tips for safely selecting, carving Scary? Goofy? Pretty? Classic? Whatever a metal spoon or ice cream scooper to you decide, make sure it fits to the size and lighting your pumpkin masterpiece. remove the inside pulp and seeds. Flat- of pumpkin you picked from the patch. ten the bottom of the pumpkin so that a 1) Select a pumpkin. Look for Sketch your pattern with a pencil on a candle or light can eventually be placed to ones that have smooth skins, are ripe and piece of paper using a stencil, a template illuminate your designs. If you want a tasty are not dented. Try to pick a pumpkin that or just free hand. treat, save the pumpkin seeds. Wash them, 3) Cut out the dry them and then place on a baking sheet. top. Draw a circle Ask an adult to help drizzle with olive oil or hexagon at least and salt, and bake at 400 degrees for 5 to five inches in di- 20 minutes. ameter around the 5) Start carving. Transfer your stem of the pump- pattern to the pumpkin by taping your de- kin. With an adult’s signed paper to the pumpkin and then pok- help, cut out a lid ing holes through the pattern with a nail or using a pumpkin plastic tool. After that is completed, take a saw or other carv- knife (with an adult’s help) and start carv- ing tool. Do so at ing at the center of your design and work an angle so that the outward. Begin with the smaller details, outside edge is larg- er than the inside, and be gentle when sawing out patterns. which keeps the lid 6) Light it up! Place a candle (vo- from slipping inside tives work best) or an electronic light in- the pumpkin once it side your pumpkin. Turn off the lights and Sources: spoonful.com/halloween/a- is hollowed. If your admire your work! Just be sure to blow out pumpkin-carving-primer, www.simplyreci- pumpkin does not the candle before you head to bed. pes.com/recipes/toasted_pumpkin_seeds/

DID YOU KNOW? • The word pumpkin came from the Greek word “pepon” meaning “large melon.” • Besides the classic color of orange, pump- kins can come in colors of red, yellow, white or green. • The tradition of carving a pumpkin and lighting it with candles, often referred to as • Pumpkins are a fruit, but they are often a “jack-o’-lantern,” is believed to have come referred to as a vegetable since they can be from Ireland. The Irish used to carve faces into baked, roasted, steamed or boiled. Putting money in an STCU First5 turnips, beets and other root vegetables as part • Every year over 1 billion pounds of pumpkins of the Gaelic festival of Samhain. are produced in the United States. Savings Account is a game-winning • The sweet dessert of pumpkin pie was decision, as your savings dividends invented in North America and is traditionally compound at a spectacular 5.09% APY on eaten during holidays such as Thanksgiving your first $500.* Get in the game and open and Christmas. an account at one of our 16 branch locations. • In 2010, the world record size for a pumpkin was 1,810 pounds! Source: www.sciencekids.co.nz/science- (509) 326.1954 | (800) 858.3750 | www.stcu.org facts/food/pumpkins.html * APY = annual percentage yield. No minimum balance required. Stated rate is effective September 1, 2013, and subject to change. Rate applies to first $500 APPS FOR THE SEASON iLuv Drawing Monsters deposited in an STCU First5 Savings Account; Mask Jumble Halloween balances above that earn 0.15% APY. One First5 Have a howlin’ good time checking Millie’s Book of Tricks and Treats Savings Account per person. STCU membership is out these popular Halloween apps required and fees could reduce earnings. made just for kids! (Just be sure MotionMaze Trick or Treat to get permission from your par- Peekaboo Trick or Treat with Ed Emberley Federally insured by NCUA. ents before downloading on your device.) 3-in-1 Halloween educational games 30 • OCTOBER 2013 The Splash

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About and for Liberty Lake seniors Otis Orchards man spreads Musical Memories By Brenna Holland CURRENT CONTRIBUTOR Sometimes, all you need to brighten your day is a catchy, nostalgic tune. John Labbe, the one-man operation, owner and operator of Musical Memories, seeks to provide happiness memories through the art of music. “I’m an old guy, playing old mu- sic for old people,” Labbe said. “I’ve been performing for more than 60 years. I have extensive experience in the ‘60s playing in Los Vegas and Los Angeles. I’ve performed from the Mexican border to the Canadian border.” Labbe, an Otis Orchards-based musi- SUBMITTED PHOTO cian of multiple instruments, including John Labbe the sax, keyboard, bass, and clarinet, can performs another play almost anywhere. one of his Musical “It depends on where I go,” he said. Memories. He “There are different requirements. Some regularly performs at the Liberty Lake places it’s more of entertainment with Senior Lunch. jokes and banters. Each venue calls for a little bit of a different performance.” On Mondays, Labbe performs dance bit after his death.” waii for some change of scenery and the peaceful.” music at the Corbin Senior Center. Labbe Labbe graduated from high school in promise of peace. He spends his days throughout Eastern performs for monthly birthday parties at Salt Lake City and then spent 16 months “I was newly divorced at loose ends, and Washington brightening senior citizens’ the Fairwood Retirement Center on Tues- serving overseas in the Korean War. After I had the opportunity to move to Hawaii days. In the past, he also brought joy to days. He also plays at the Eagle Club on the service, Labbe spent time in Salt Lake and I said why not?” he recalled. “I spent those with developmental disabilities. five and a half years, and I never intended sax and clarinet. City then went to Los Angeles to pursue a When asked why he keeps performing, to move back. In 2008, the economy col- “For the birthday parties, I play soft career in entertainment. lapsed and everything got so expensive on Labbe’s response was pure and altruistic. background music and the favorite tunes “I started as a sax and clarinet; when I Hawaii. My retirement couldn’t handle it.” “Let me put it this way,” he said, “I think people like to hear,” he said. “At the club we joined a show group, I had to learn how to it’s almost a calling or ministry. I can play play music people want to dance to.” Labbe spent his time in Hawaii in a play the bass,” said Labbe. “In 1974, when the music that many people my age like to I was in Tucson and the band couldn’t find semi-secluded home in the jungle with Labbe always possessed an innate love little technology. hear. Not many people can do that anymore. for music and grew up in what is now a a keyboard player, I took up the instru- It gives me a lot of pleasure to perform. I “It was a great experience,” he said. fabled ghost town. ment. I sat down and learned how to play bring a little brightness into their lives. “I was born in Castle Gate, Utah,” he the organ, and when the organ became less Now, Labbe is happily settled in Otis People in the nursing home don’t have a lot said. “My father died in a coalmining ac- popular I switched to the keyboard.” Orchards. to look forward to. To make them smile or cident, and my mom kinda wandered for a In January 2003, Labbe moved to Ha- “I like the rural feel,” he said. “It is very sing along, gives me so much pleasure.”

Strange but true ... By Samantha Weaver innocence (or guilt) in trial by battle. This was freed. Shortly thereafter, trail by battle KING FEATURES SYNDICATE law was unused and nearly forgotten for was officially abolished in the country. centuries. Then, in 1817, a man named • Cats can bark, too. • One of the former Duchesses of Wind- Abraham Thornton was charged with sor, when asked to reveal the secret to a murder in the death of a young wom- • With 1.45 million lightning strikes per long and happy life, replied, “Fill what’s an named Mary Ashford. The evidence year, Florida experiences more lightning empty, empty what’s full and scratch where against Thornton was nearly overwhelm- than any other state in the country. Cen- it itches.” ing, but he claimed the right to trial by tral Florida is unofficially known as the • You might be surprised to learn that battle against his accuser. Since the law Lightning Capital of the World. Italians spend more time on social media was still on the books, the court decided it had no choice but to grant his request. • According to a recent survey, if re- than people of any other nationality. Thornton’s accuser was William Ashford, spondents had to have one parent move in • In medieval times in Great Britain, the victim’s brother, but since he declined with them, two out of three would choose those accused of a crime could prove their to appear on the field of battle, Thornton Mom over Dad. The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 31 COMMUNITY Trivia Test

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have a television set. It is a General Elec- Corning Ware’s tric model HM-185 console and was pur- chased by my dad in about 1940. I have always been curious about how much it might be worth. — Carl, Sun City West, Ariz. A: Your television set was marketed in 1939 and is referenced in the Antique Trader Radio and Television Price Guide ‘Collecting’ by Larry Cox edited by Kyle Husfloen, and valued at valueKING FEATURES SYNDICATE should $12,000. Q: I have several pieces of Corning Q: I purchased a collector plate at a steadilyWare and was surprised climb to see some for yard sale, “Pieta” by Michelanglo. I was sale at a local antique mall. What’s the offered $15 for it, but that doesn’t seem deal? — Susan, Littleton, Colo. like a fair price for it. — John, Sioux A: Corning Ware was introduced in Falls, S.D. 1958 and was high-fired glassware capa- A: Walk into almost any antique mall ble of going from the freezer to the stove and you’re likely to find stacks of collec- without damage. The first pattern was tor plates, most priced in the $5 to $15 Blue Cornflower, which was followed range. As with most collectibles, there are always exceptions, but the market by several other popular designs such for collector plates is stagnant, and many as Spice O’ Life, Renaissance, Peony, are selling for a fraction of their original Friendship and Indian Summer. cost. I don’t see this trend changing, at More than half a century has passed least not in the immediate future. since Corning Ware found its way into American homes, and it is, perhaps, a Write to Larry Cox in care of King Fea- combination of its durability and a nos- tures Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Or- talgia for mid-century America that lando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to has drawn increased interest. Although [email protected]. Due to the large prices are fairly reasonable, I predict the volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is un- values will steadily climb. able to personally answer all reader ques- Answers to Trivia Test Q: My family lived in Manhattan dur- tions. Do not send any materials requiring 1. Afghanistan and Pakistan 2. Peach 3. “Maggie May” 4. Wildebeest 5. October, 1962 6. Common language ing the 1930s and was one of the first to return mail. 7. Suspended from the soft palate 8. Steven Wright 9. Carl Sandburg 10. Woodrow Wilson’s

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At Spokane Valley Partners, “So, while the economic outlook has improved, the numbers of those accessing service demands remain our services has remained level,” Briggs said. Loomingstrong as organization challenges Along with for the food charity and clothing banks, braces for loss of tenant Spokane Valley Partners provides emer- gency services, information, education By Josh Johnson and assistance to the low-income popula- SPLASH STAFF WRITER tion, as well as helping clients access other Spokane Valley Partners, the main so- community services. cial service agency serving the Greater Briggs noted an increasing number of Spokane Valley, including Liberty Lake, Liberty Lake residents have utilized Spo- is looking to stem the loss of a major rev- kane Valley Partners since the economic enue stream at a time when demand for its slump began in 2008, citing many two- services is anything but declining. income families where one spouse loses a By Nov. 1, the WIC nutrition program job as an example of the type of new cli- is moving out of the Spokane Valley Part- ents seen. ners complex at 10814 E. Broadway Ave., “We now see many working families taking its monthly rent to a renovated lo- and two-parent homes that have had cation at the corner of Pines and Broad- one parent (or both) lose a job,” he said. SPLASH PHOTO BY JOCELYN STOTT way. “While they have been able to retain their The HUB Sports Center Corn Maze is located just off Interstate 90’s Barker Road exit. Spokane Valley Partners Emergency home and some semblance of standard of Services Manager David Stone said the living, they have had to access social ser- move doesn’t just leave a financial gap, vices for assistance in areas such as feed- but also a gap in the “service clustering” ing their family.” available on the campus. For that reason, Spokane Valley Partners Development Maze raising funds for HUB Stone said the organization is seeking an- Director Jennifer Schlenske said many of By Jocelyn Stott other nonprofit tenant to not just fill the the organization’s services are growing, SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR monetary void, but to continue to provide IF YOU GO: CORN MAZE such as the Food for Thought backpack Bring the kids and grandpa, too: the one-stop services for low-income and dis- program (founded by Spokane Valley HUB Sports Center Corn Maze, off Bark- WHAT: Three sports-themed corn advantaged families in the greater Spo- Partners board member and Liberty Lake er Road and I-90 north of the freeway, mazes on 10 acres kane Valley area. resident Pat Dockrey) and a new Com- offers 10 acres of three sports-themed WHERE: Near HUB Sports Center off Stone said the loss of the rental income munity Garden, where more than 1,000 mazes in varying lengths with 18 prize is likely to impact the staff and services of pounds of corn, eggplant, beans, carrots, stations where navigators young and old Barker Road and I-90 the lean organization, where 92 cents of tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers can get great deals at local businesses. WHO: All ages for corn maze. Small every donated dollar already goes to pro- and more have been donated to the food And, if you’re feeling brave, check out children not advised on the Haunted grams and services — not overhead and bank to share with clients. She noted ex- the Haunted Trail of Fear beginning Fri- Trail of Fear administration costs. isting programs are also improving, not- day and Saturday nights in October. ing in particular efficiencies gained in the WHEN: Corn Maze: Fridays 5-8 p.m.; “The sad thing is, after speaking of all The maze was designed by Phil Cham- Saturdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sundays these things (we do), the cuts wouldn’t be food bank under new coordinator Cheryl plin, executive director of the HUB noon to 5 p.m. (Fridays and Saturdays to just staff, but to additional programs,” Ward. Sports Center, with help from corn maze open until 10 p.m. in October.) Stone said. “That may mean we would “We’d hate to see anything we’re doing design company Maze Play. The HUB serve less and do less.” go backwards,” Stone said. “... But we can’t maze features a baseball and basketball Haunted Trail of Fear: 6 to 11 p.m., “Less” hasn’t been part of the Spokane create tenants out of the thin blue sky, so player, volleyball, football and soccer ball Fridays and Saturdays in October. (Ex- Valley Partners since the economy turned we really need to add to our family in or- within its design. ceptions: Oct. 24, 27, 31 maze closes der to be able to continue to grow.” in 2008. Spokane Valley Partners CEO Champlin said the autumn maze is a at 10 p.m.) Ken Briggs said that in June, July and Au- For more information about becom- fundraiser for the nonprofit sports facil- WHY: To have fall family fun and sup- gust of 2013, the organization’s food bank ing a tenant at Spokane Valley Partners ity’s programs, like Hub 360 and other port the nonprofit HUB Sports Center served more than 9,100 individuals, a or about any of the programs or services programs to support local families. number “about flat” from the same period offered, call 927-1153 or visit www.svpart. The after-school program HUB 360 COST: $9 for adults/teens; $6 children in 2012. org. supports middle schoolers from Greena- 5-12 and seniors and children four and cres Middle School with mentor-driven under are free. The Haunted Trail of Fear activities, including tutoring, skills build- prices are: $10 for adults/teens; $7 for NEW FACES IN ROLES AT SPOKANE VALLEY PARTNERS ing and physical activity. children 5-12 and seniors and children under 4 not advised to participate. New to the Spokane The great thing about the maze, Cham- Valley Partners team plin said, is that families and groups can in 2013 are Jennifer choose the distance and/or how much Schlenske as develop- they want to do. map card as they find each location. Re- ment director and Cheryl “They’ll be getting exercise and inter- wards can include discounts on frozen Ward as food program action together, maybe without even real- yogurt, pizza, coffee, golf and much more. coordinator. David Stone izing it simply because it’s fun and engag- The maze runs through October. added the emergency ing,” he said. Group rates and times are available by services manager role to Several local businesses have spon- emailing [email protected]. For his office manager duties. SCHLENSKE STONE WARD sored the maze by offering rewards at 18 information and directions, visit hub- stations, where maze-goers can punch a sportscenter.org. 34 • OCTOBER 2013 LOCAL LENS The Splash Behaving like beavers Shutterbug Snapshot

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Kids construct edible beaver dams out of frosting, graham crackers, pretzel sticks and candy during the Picnic with the Beavers event put on by The Lands Council, Numerica Credit Union and Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District. Over 100 attendees learned how to plant willow starts, which are beavers’ favorite food. The group planted 20 new willows in Liberty Lake County Park for the beavers.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Michael Hassett took this photo of a Red- tailed Hawk having a snack on Idaho Road near Trent in September. 50th wedding anniversaries

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SUBMITTED PHOTO Bill and Jan Krogh of Liberty Lake celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 28. The family will celebrate with a cruise at a later date. Their children Kim Krogh; Kelly and Terry Piger; and Kip and Cindy Krogh all live in the Liberty Lake/Spokane Valley area along SUBMITTED PHOTO with their four grandchildren, Nick Piger, Zack On Sept. 12 in honor of National Discover Your Optimal Health Day, over 3,000 health Krogh, Kelsey Krogh and Katelyn Krogh. coaches with Take Shape for Life hosted Healthy Happy Hours all across America. Local Take Shape coaches hosted their event at Twisp Café in Liberty Lake. Coaches and clients also walked one mile to create awareness for health. Giving back via pop tabs

SUBMITTED PHOTO Ronald McDonald paid a visit to Savannah Brumwell, age 7, won grand Principal Sasha Deyarmin and champion and best of breed for her rabbit students at the Central Valley in the Spokane Fair. Her breed of rabbit is a Kindergarten Center in Septem- Dwarf Hotot. ber. The school brought in the most funds per capita via pop tab donations during a friendly district Local Lens Share your snap- competition in the 2012/2013 school year. In addition to explain- SUBMITTED PHOTO shots for The Splash’s photo page. ing how money is used to support Ross and Joyce (Peterson) Rudeen celebrat- Email [email protected] the Ronald McDonald house, he ed their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. with scenes from around town, com- performed magic tricks for the 31 with family and friends at the Mirabeau munity events and Splash Travels. kindergarten students. Park Hotel. They were married at First Cov- SUBMITTED PHOTO enant Church in Spokane. The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 35 LOCAL LENS Shutterbug Snapshot An aqua cat

SUBMITTED PHOTO Paul Shields wrote that CJ “the aqua cat” loves to kayak and SUBMITTED PHOTO boat, wade in the water and sit on the dock in the rain to watch lightning storms. Ross Schneidmiller shared this photo of a tree along the lake that was taken out by a mid-September windstorm. He was watching from his deck when he heard a loud, cracking noise followed by the tree’s fall. He said the whole process took less than two seconds. Splash Travels Pets parade in the park

SPLASH PHOTOS BY TAMMY KIMBERLEY Dogs of all colors and sizes were spotted during the Canine Carnival and Pet Blessing at Pavillion Park on Sept. 14. Face painting, animal rescue booths, competitions and a canine fashion show were all part of the day organized by Summit SUBMITTED PHOTO Northwest Ministries. Jay, Taunya, Josh and Rylan Rivera took The Splash along when they traveled to Matanuska Glacier in Alaska last summer.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Mikki and Ken Wilson took The Splash along on their vaca- tion to Norway at the end of August. The photo was taken in Vik on the way via ferry to Bergen. The couple also visited Oslo and Balestrand during their nine-day trip. 36 • OCTOBER 2013 The Splash COMMUNITY Community briefs

LL teen named ambassador ington, D.C., for leadership training and Local artists will be showing their paint- Pam Almeida reported in an email Sept. Katy Dolan, 17, of Liberty Lake was cho- meetings with state officials. The training ings and other artwork in watercolor, oil, 24. “We don’t want to turn anyone down, sen to serve as a National Child Awareness and funding support her work with her acrylic, digital photograms, mixed media but our lack of drivers is a very serious Month Youth Ambassador, YSA (Youth nonprofit, LETEM Play, which distrib- portraits and mixed media collages. First, problem right now.” Service America) and Festival of Children utes musical instruments to low-income second, third and honorable mentions Those who volunteer are asked to pro- Foundation announced in September. children, teaches music clinics at schools awards will be selected by the public, who vide only about two hours of service one can vote throughout the month. and youth programs and makes speeches day per week. A background check, reli- Dolan is one of 51 Youth Ambassadors to promote music education in the com- A reception will be held for artists and able car and a desire to help seniors receive selected from a nationwide pool. She will munity. receive funding and training to lead an the public from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 16. a healthy nutritious meal are required. For initiative to make music education more Now in its sixth year, National Child Participating artists include Karin Red- more or to volunteer, call Holly at 924- accessible for underserved youth. Awareness Month is a program spear- mond, Ann Dame, JoAnn Jenkins, Tanya 6976. headed by Festival of Children Founda- Smith, Annette Carter, Dona Lettelleir and In September, Dolan traveled to Wash- tion to raise awareness about issues affect- Sandy Sherrill. Winner of Eye on ing children and encourage the nation’s Liberty Lake announced youth to take action. “Art is a fulfilling experience and a great medicine for the soul,” Sherrill said. “It has Megan Gunther Stevenart correctly Dolan is a senior at Central Valley High a calming effect on me.” identified all 12 photos in the Eye on Lib- School. She plays flute, piano and dabbles erty Lake contest in the September issue of To join the Liberty Lake Art Society or in a few other instruments; she also serves The Splash. She said her children helped for more information, contact Cathy Bird as the senior drum major for CV’s award- her with the contest, so for the $20 gift cer- at 924-2993 or [email protected]. winning marching band. Dolan also main- tificate she earned as a prize, she chose Just Find us on Facebook! tains a 4.0 GPA in AP classes, plays soc- Meals on Wheels Chillin’. cer, and was named a 2013 Build-a-Bear volunteers sought Huggable Hero for her work with LETEM Play. She plans to study medicine at Yale or An unprecedented increase in requests Send Liberty Lake-related community Stanford University in 2014. for deliveries at Greater Spokane County items to [email protected]. Meals on Wheels has left the agency in Calendar items may be sent to calendar@ Art Society exhibit at library need of volunteers to deliver the food to libertylakesplash.com and photos may be During the month of October, the Lib- seniors in its service area, which includes submitted to photos@libertylakesplash. erty Lake Art Society will be holding its Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley. com. Submissions are requested by the 15th /libertylakesplash annual Art Exhibit at the Liberty Lake “In the last two weeks, there’s been about of each month in order to be considered for Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission. 60 additional requests,” Executive Director the following month’s issue. The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 37

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Friends Of Pavillion Park Cordially Invites You To The 15th Annual Liberty Lake Holiday Ball Enjoy An Elegant Evening Of Dinner & Dancing With Silent & Live Auctions Saturday, December 7th At The Davenport Hotel For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.pavillionpark.org Tickets $75 / person contact: [email protected]

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(509) 370-5944 509-242-7752 [email protected] Daniel Pringle is adult services and refer- www.valleycurrent.com ence librarian at the Liberty Lake Munici- For a virtual tour visit: www.pamfredrick.com pal Library. The Splash BUSINESS OCTOBER 2013 • 39 Boutique blooms out of personal challenges By Valerie Putnam SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR BOMBSHELL BOUTIQUE What started out as a necessity for her health became the catalyst for Am- WHAT: Store offering quality clothing, ber Doyle’s new Liberty Lake business, hand crafted accessories, organic skin Bombshell Boutique. care and home decor “What woman doesn’t want to feel ADDRESS: 21950 E. Country Vista pretty,” Doyle said of her business’ name. Drive, Suite 500 “Every woman should feel like a ‘bomb- shell.’” HOURS: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The stylish 1,400-square-foot shop Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 5 entices customers with natural skin care p.m. Saturday products made by Doyle, locally hand- crafted jewelry, art and repurposed fur- niture as well as comfortable, stylish clothing and accessories. “I didn’t have good visibility where I was at,” Doyle said of moving her busi- ness from Millwood to Liberty Lake in August. “As I was expanding and adding more clothes, I need the visibility and parking — a more retail environment.” Doyle didn’t set out to open her own boutique. Her store is the result of her own personal struggles with a severe allergic reaction to chemicals found in skin care products as well as her victory as an ovarian cancer survivor. “My eyes started swelling shut,” Doyle said about experiencing allergic reac- tions four years ago. “I would try to find organic or natural products to avoid ABOUT THE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS: that, but they would still have the same Zaki Organics can be purchased in store preservatives in it. The industry is com- pletely unregulated.” or online at Zakiorganic.com. Products range in price from $3 for a lip balm to Researching natural ingredients and $40 for a 2-ounce jar of face serum. essential oils online, Doyle began to learn what worked together. “I was a kitchen chemist for a long time,” Doyle said, adding with a laugh that, “I got my degree by Google. I found things targeted for different things like hair, nails and skin. It probably took a year of research to develop my face se- rum.” SPLASH PHOTO BY VALERIE PUTNAM Originally developing products for her Amber Doyle stands outside of Bombshell Boutique, the new store she moved from its own personal use, Doyle later started launching ground in Millwood. giving them as gifts. “I was having success with (my make- up products), so I started giving them found it helps with acne control. discovered the ingredients in traditional away as gifts to my friends and family,” “I keep my ingredient list real simple,” skin care products are linked to severe Doyle said. “I got a real good response Doyle said. “Because I think if you have adverse effects, such as cancer and birth from it.” a small bottle with 25 or 30 ingredients defects. As a cancer survivor, this infor- Receiving positive feedback, she began in it, you’re only getting a small amount mation had a profound impact on Doyle. producing larger quantities and selling of each one, and that can’t be beneficial.” “Allergies were just the top of the ice- JEWELRY FOR A CAUSE: Owner items at local events, farmer markets and The skin care line is named Zaki Or- berg,” Doyle said. “When I had cancer, I Amber Doyle’s 13-year-old daughter, out of her home. ganics. Zaki is Arabic for pure, and one started reading that parabens are found Madisyn, makes jewelry for the store Doyle’s products include eye makeup of Doyle’s favorite ingredients is Argon in 98 percent of breast tumor tissue. They and donates 15 percent of her earnings remover, face wash, toners, hair serum, Oil because of its rejuvenating affects on act like synthetic estrogen in your body.” to the Humane Society. A pair of ear body oil and body frostings as well as the skin. According to Doyle, parabens are a rings sell for $5. hand sanitizers and air cleaners. She stat- “Argon oil only comes from Morocco, chemical found in personal care prod- ed the ingredients in her face serum have FOR MORE: www.facebook.com/Bomb- where they predominately speak Arabic,” ucts such as shampoo, deodorant and anti-aging and moisturizing properties. shellBoutiqueLibertyLake or 220-7271 Doyle said. cosmetics. Some of her younger customers have Doyle said that during her research she See BOMBSHELL, page 41 40 • OCTOBER 2013 The Splash BUSINESS New building breaks ground at tech campus By Steve Christilaw SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR Construction already is under way on a major expansion of the Meadowwood Technology Campus, 2100 N. Molter Road in Liberty Lake. A new 64,000-square-foot, two-story office building should be ready for occupation in April 2014, announced Wayne Frost, managing director of com- mercial interests for Greenstone Corp. Liberty Mutual Insurance will lease the entire building in addition to space it already has as a major tenant on the property, Frost said. The insurance car- rier currently leases 105,000 square feet in the original building on campus, which Greenstone purchased from Agilent Tech- nologies Inc. in 2010. “They will continue to use the offices they already have and will expand into the new space,” Frost said. SUBMITTED RENDERING Liberty Mutual moved about 800 jobs This 64,000-square-foot building, known as Meadowwood Three, is designed by Bernardo Wills Architects. It will be the new home to an from its service center and claims call cen- expansion from Liberty Mutual Insurance, which already leases more than 100,000 square feet in the Meadowwood One building. ter to Meadowwood Technology Center in 2011, Frost said. surance carrier. 64,000 square feet. that we can get there.” Liberty Lake is a regional office for Lib- “This is the first expansion since we ac- “We envision this property eventually Frost said primary construction on the erty Mutual covering Eastern Washington, quired the property from Agilent,” Frost having anywhere from 750,000 to a mil- building’s framework should be completed Eastern Oregon, Idaho and Montana for said. “We currently have 250,000 square lion square feet of office space. I’m hopeful in January, with the tenant taking full pos- the Boston-based auto, home and life in- feet, and this expands the campus by the economy will continue to expand so session in mid-June. In Biz Captivating Massage expands Family Home Care announces STCU announces new director with 2nd location in Spokane open house for new office and staff promotion Captivating Massage Therapy, 23801 E. Family Home Care, a Liberty Lake- Susan Welberry, who worked for STCU Appleway Ave., Suite 110, in Liberty Lake, based provider of in-home private care to as a teller from 1979 to 1981, recently was is expanding into North Spokane. hundreds of families in the Inland Empire, rehired as director of operational services. Owners Kaylee Samuelson and Alaina is hosting an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. A graduate of Eastern Washington Zurfluh are opening the second location Oct. 4 at its offices located at 22820 E. Ap- University and Leadership Spokane, Wel- berry comes to STCU from WorkSource at 9419 N. Newport Highway. pleway Ave., Suite B. The open house will include a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. Spokane, where her most recent title was WELBERRY HANSEN The company will celebrate its seventh business services supervisor. She was com- years in business in Liberty Lake in Janu- Festivities will include tours, hors munity development manager at Global ate of Leadership Spokane and Central ary. Samuelson said the original location d’oeuvres and door prizes. The public is Credit Union from 2003 through 2008. Washington University, Hansen is a former invited to attend. is looking to expand to include two more In addition, Dan Hansen, who started Spokesman-Review reporter and editor. licensed massage therapists or therapists Established in 1966, Family Home Care his STCU career in 2009, was recently pro- STCU plans branch at in related fields such as reflexology or acu- serves hundreds of clients and has more moted from senior communications offi- CrossRoads Coeur d’Alene puncture. For more, call 924-2788. than 200 employees. cer to communications manager. A gradu- STCU and Hughes Investments an- nounced plans for a branch at The Cross- Roads Coeur d’Alene, a retail center where LLSWD Water Reclamation WinCo Foods will be the base occupant. Facility Phase II Upgrade Hughes Investments plans to open CrossRoads Coeur d’Alene in March 2014 Public Presentation on 16.5 acres where sand and gravel were Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District holds a NPDES permit to discharge to the Spokane River. formerly mined. Construction of the July 2011, a new permit was issued by WDOE, requiring more phosphorus to be removed by all credit union branch will begin within 18 dischargers to the River. ese new standards require LLSWD to construct a new ltration months at the corner of Ramsey Road and system by 2018. e estimated cost of this system is $12.6 million. As a result of this upgrade, West Appleway Avenue, said Scott Adkins, STCU vice president of lending. sewer rates could be aected. LLSWD, together with Century West Engineering and Esvelt Engineering will be having a public presentation to discuss the Phase II upgrade on Tuesday The Coeur d’Alene site is one of three new October 8, 2013 at 4PM at 22510 E. Mission Ave. Your input is both welcomed and encouraged. STCU branch locations that are currently in the works to serve a rapidly growing credit union membership. The other two projects (509) 922-5443 • 22510 E Mission Avenue • www.libertylake.org are downtown and on Argonne. The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 41 BUSINESS BOMBSHELL ing and accessories. Doyle said of the Millwood store. “Most- syn, age 13, makes jewelry and donates In December, the woman sharing the ly accessories at the time, jewelry and a percentage to the Humane Society. The Continued from page 39 space decided to vacate, leaving Doyle purses. I started adding in the yoga pants artwork and stationary items are done by 600 square feet to fill. because there was a yoga studio around her mother, Peggy Wilson. Following her 2011 battle with cancer, the corner and baseball caps with bling.” Doyle became more vigilant about edu- “I had a small panic attack for a little “The great thing about Boutique shop- bit thinking, ‘What am I going to do?’” With room to expand at her Liberty cating other women about the harmful ping,” Doyle said, “is that you’re not go- ingredients in traditional skin care prod- Doyle said. “I have half of a vacant store Lake location, Doyle sells a variety of ing to see it on everyone in Spokane.” ucts. On her website, www.zakiorganic. and skin care products don’t take up a lot clothing, including yoga pants, jeans, com, Doyle has a list of 30 ingredients of room.” dresses and tops. she calls “dirty words.” With customers repeatedly coming “I have pieces that can be dressed up Doyle regularly introduces new prod- into the store looking for clothing, it or dressed down,” Doyle said. “I look for ucts, such as her new baby line and min- seemed a natural way for Doyle to ex- clothing that has a flattering fit.” eral make-up. pand her inventory. Doyle’s boutique also features the tal- • Asset Preservation & Disability Planning “I’m always working on stuff and fig- “I started out on a very small scale,” ents of her family. Her daughter, Madi- • Medicare and Medicaid uring out what I can put together next,” • Guardianships & Trusts Doyle said. “I’ve got blush and eye shad- ow in the works.” Sandra Bartel Due to the complexity of developing BROKER / CO-OWNER ATTORNEYS AT LAW Certified as Elder Law Attorneys mascara and nail care products, Doyle 509.999.4935 cell by the National Elder Law Foundation researched and found a company that [email protected] sells a safe line of merchandise. She hopes to have both in the store by the • Free access to the multiple listing service end of September. • 15 years in the local real estate market In spring 2012, she began looking for a • Free comparative market analysis permanent location to sell her skin care products and ended up in a small Mill- Don’t wait until rates and prices go up. If you’re thinking of buying or selling, call me to discuss your options. The Supreme Court does not recognize specialties, and wood Boutique that sold women’s cloth- certification is not required to practice law in Washington.

Altek ★ Rob Chase ★ Good Samaritan Society ★ Guardian Angel Homes ★ Liberty Lake Chevron ★ Mario & Son Granite & Marble ★ Northstar Our major fundraiser for this year was a great success, thanks to our generous sponsors and participants during the 2nd annual Liberty Lake Lions Club Bed Races! For those who were unable to attend or busy in the race itself, we wanted to share some of the Bed Race antics to make you smile. Enjoy! We look forward to seeing you next year! Special thanks to: City of Liberty Lake, SCOPE and Spokane Valley Fire Department

McDonald’s Restaurant ★ Denise Murray ★ Dr. Scott Ralph ★ Safeway Employees ★ Schucks O’Reilly Auto Parts ★ Stewart Title of Spokane 42 • OCTOBER 2013 The Splash SPORTS

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• Clinic cost: $25 SPLASH PHOTO BY MIKE VLAHOVICH LIBERTY SELECT TEAM Savannah Hoekstra juggles the soccer ball at a recent practice. The 5-foot-11 team captain TRYOUTS Nov. 9-17 • TBD hopes to take the Bears back to the state tournament this fall. Captain pointing 25023 E. Appleway Ave. Liberty Lake, WA 99019 www.libertylakesplash.com 509.922.1330 Visit Us Online: www.totalsportsweb.com CV back to state Mon-Fri 3-8pm • Sat 12-6pm • Closed Sundays smile. Not just for a photo op, but also LL’s Hoekstra leads by during workouts on the field. example, and with a smile “She’s always smiling,” said her coach, View all of the content in The Splash at: Andres Monrroy. “I remember her fresh- By Mike Vlahovich man year when she would miss a shot or www.libertylakesplash.com SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR a goal I would say, ‘Savannah, why are you Watching Savannah Hoekstra practice smiling?’ I was so angry.” soccer at Central Valley, the observer is immediately drawn to her effervescent See HOEKSTRA, page 43

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wedding • birth • anniversary • engagement E-Mail them to [email protected] or drop them by the office at 2310 N. Molter Road, Suite 305 The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 43 SPORTS said. “I’m surprised other schools have not HOEKSTRA seen her. She’ll be a star at Eastern.” Riding the RIM Continued from page 42 After the high school season, Hoekstra plays with the Shadow beginning in late De- Organizers said But that smile belies a fierce competitive- cember, when snow is still on the pitch and the weather was ness that earned her Greater Spokane All- perfect for the the club travels to Seattle every weekend for League honors and last year the offensive Ride the RIM bike two months for matches. She’s traveled to MVP of the league. In track her freshmen event held on the Mustang Tournament in San Francisco, and sophomore years combined, she me- Sept. 15 in Liberty the Surf Cup in San Diego and to tourna- daled in three state events. Lake and the Val- ments in Arizona and Colorado. ley area. Spon- “She’s one of the best I’ve ever coached,” Although she’s been a forward at CV, pri- sored by Liberty Monrroy said. “When she plays she gives it or to her freshman season “I played defense Lake Centennial everything she has. She leads by example. my entire life,” she said. “I was the big kid Rotary, the event That’s why making her team captain this that everyone was afraid of.” drew 347 partici- year was such a simple choice.” pants. In Monrroy’s fluid, attacking style, there’s Like so many high school athletes, grow- little difference between a forward and a The first three ing up Hoekstra tried different sports. She back. was a gymnast for two years before grow- finishers in the ing out of it. Now approaching 5-foot-11, “Our team concept is we play offense and 100-mile route she has the size of a basketball or volleyball defense together,” he said. “We attack as a pause for a photo player — the latter a sport she loves and still team and defend as a team.” at the end of the Rotary in Motion plays recreationally because it conflicts with Still, it took her time to adjust for a player bike race. the soccer season. Her speed and athleti- accustomed to a different role. SUBMITTED PHOTO cism led her to track and field at CV as an “Defenders are more stationary,” Hoeks- adjunct sport. tra said. “Forwards have to cross each other But Hoekstra was always drawn back to and move off the ball. I had to make that SeaMonkeys swim to success soccer. transition. After a year or year and a half, I “I think I liked the running,” she said of started to get it. Then it became fun.” the sport she began playing at age 4 or 5. Last year Hoekstra scored 10 goals and Born in Redding, Calif., Hoekstra moved added three assists for the Bears, who were to Liberty Lake at age 2, where she lives with second to Mt. Spokane in the GSL. They her pharmacist mother, Tawnia, and young- went on to win Class 4A district and region- er brother, Daylan. al tournaments and for the second straight year wound up a state top-eight finisher. Her ladder to the stars began, as most do, climbing the rungs beginning with Mini- But all was not roses in Hoekstra’s junior Mod, to recreational, then Select, then Pre- year. She strained her left hamstring late in mier soccer. the soccer season and missed some postsea- son contests, playing in the quarterfinal loss She began playing “just at that time when at “80 percent,” Monrroy said. all parents sign their kids up for sports, you know,” she smiled. “Once I made Premier, it Last spring, she tore the other hamstring was kind of like life.” and missed her entire track and field season. As a freshman, Hoekstra had placed eighth SUBMITTED PHOTO Hoekstra bounced back and forth be- in state with an exceptional 17-foot-6 ¾ The Liberty Lake SeaMonkeys competed in the City/County Championship Swim Meet on tween the Spokane Elite and Spokane Shad- long jump. The next year, she took fourth at Aug. 17 at Park Pool. The team scored 2,661 points winning the meet by 400 points. The ow clubs beginning at age 10. state in the event and was a member of CV’s team also brought home 20 individual medals. “I never made their ‘A’ teams in my first 1,600 relay sixth-placer. try,” she revealed. Another soccer season is under way Pend Oreille Cup champs She’s been at the top level on the Shadow for the Bears. Through its four preseason team for the past five years. games, CV had yet to allow a goal. Her plan beyond high school is to play at Given a clean bill of health a few months Eastern Washington University after gradu- ago, Hoekstra is expected to be a major ating from CV, although Monrroy thinks cog in the Bears’ bid for a state return. she can play at an even higher level. And she’ll do so with that smile on her “I think she’s flown under the radar,” he face. Scoreboard COMMUNITY GOLF 9/3 Liberty Lake Ladies 18 Hole Liberty Cup Results 8/23 Liberty Lake Ladies Nine Hole Net winner: Rose Jones, 68 Flight I: Gross, Robin McKee, 49; Net, Vickie James and Putts A handicap: Anne Eure and Gisue Peters, 32 Nancy Lampe, 38 Putts B handicap: Jean Hatcher and Honey Conlon, 37 Flight II: Gross, Arla Beck and Lorraine Martin, 52; Net, Sadie Putts C handicap: Gloria Cash and Sabina Pinch, 32 Ruechert, 34 Putts D handicap: Jody Cantrell, 36 Flight III: Gross, Louane Hager, 63; Net, Anne Armstrong, 37 8/26 Spokane Valley Women’s Evening League 9/9 Spokane Valley Women’s Evening League At Liberty Lake Golf Course At Liberty Lake Golf Course SUBMITTED PHOTO Flight A: Gross, Robyn Sciuchetti, 51; Net, Dorene Flight A: Gross, Gail Bailey and Marie Neumayer, 49; Net, Dorene Meltingtallow and Diane Perry, 40 The Shadow U9 Boys Team playing up in the U10 gold division placed first in the Ponderay Meltingtallow and Sandy Hobson, 40 Cup in September. The team is made up of Timmy Jones, Brennen Brulotte, Gabe Regel- Flight B: Gross, Sammie Fletcher, 53; Net, Jen Jensen, 37 Flight B: Gross, Jen Jensen, 52; Net, Evanlene Meltingtallow, Flight C: Gross, Lisa Dumais, 58; Net, Sandy Nowaski, 36 35 brugge, Callen Johnson, Tommy Price, Patrick Reilly, Jayce Simmet, Zac Olson, Kolby Roche, Flight D: Gross, Margo Schmitz, 68; Net, Jean Hauer, 44 Flight C: Gross, Lisa Dumais, 56; Net, Barb Byington, 41 Rudy Malloy and Kameron Heston (not pictured). Coaches include Mark Simmet (back row) Chip-in: Sammie Fletcher Flight D: Gross, Margo Schmitz, 67; Net, Nancy Moore, 48 and Mike Reilly (not pictured). 44 • OCTOBER 2013 OPINION The Splash What is my personal impact as a citizen? not depend on others to do their job. They made a commitment, took on responsibili- ty, and honored being accountable to them- By Gleb Liashedko selves as well as others. My personal theme CURRENT GUEST COLUMN is “to go beyond expectations.” When I am presented with an idea or a project, part of my responsibility is taking on the job and completing it in a timely manner. I believe Every individual is part of a community no job is finished when you think it might which is dependent on citizens to do their be finished. Sometimes additional un- part. Every person should ask themselves, dertakings are added on to make the final “What is my personal impact as a citizen?” product better. On a daily basis, we always impact our sur- Responsibility is something greater than roundings, whether at work, at school or one can imagine. Finishing a simple task maybe even around our friends, we all have a responsibility. can influence a person, a group of people, an organization or even a corporation. Do- The PACE (Partners Advancing Charac- ing your part is essential to a prosperous ter Education) trait for October is responsi- community. We are all dependant on each bility. We’ve all heard about it. It might even other and when one person doesn’t honor Letters to the Editor appear that we already know everything we his/her responsibility, everything dominos. need to know about it. However, in reality, What do I mean by dominos? Well imagine e-mailing bschneidmiller@pavillionpark. do we really realize what responsibility is FOPP successful thanks to this … your body has legs, arms, a heart, org. Thanks to all! and how it affects our lives? community’s support eyes, ears, a mouth, etc. What if one’s eyes On behalf of Friends of Pavillion Park, I Bob Schneidmiller Responsibility is not something that has “stopped functioning” — the entire body to be big, but it does require effort. We are would like to thank the Liberty Lake and FOPP President would be stressed out, confused and unable surrounding communities for their great all heroes in our minds, but when it actually to find direction. comes down, how many of us pass by a can- support of our 2013 movies, concerts and RIM Ride’s third year a success We might think that our actions have Montana Shakespeare Company play. dy wrapper lying on the sidewalk and bend The Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary down to pick it up? Many picture responsi- little impact, but it is not true. About 40 2013 was by far the best attended sum- percent of Americans do not vote — that’s Club would like to thank everyone who bility as something immense, and although mer of events we have ever had. From participated in the third annual Rotary in about 125 million. During this last election it can be, it begins very small. As a student, the Fourth of July bands Six Foot Swing Motion (RIM) Ride. We especially would season, I asked one of my friends (who’s 18) your responsibility might be submitting and Tuxedo Junction, to the Robert Cray like to thank all of the volunteers for their your homework on time. As an employee, why didn’t he vote. His answer was simple: blues concert, Montana Shakespeare in help and support to make this event a suc- you must be able to do your job without be- “My vote doesn’t matter, because it’s only the Park’s “Henry V,” and ending with cess. ing reminded to do so. Many do not realize one person.” Now imagine if 125 million in- the Spokane Symphony on Labor Day Volunteers included the Christian Mo- the path to being a responsible citizen starts dividuals had the same mindset. Maybe as weekend, we continued to greet larger torcycle Club, The Bike Hub, Nancy and out small. a single person your impact may not be as crowds. great, but when combined with the rest, it’s Sam Brubaker and all of our Rotarians. Have you ever given a thought to why Support from The Liberty Lake Splash, Momentum Ink printed our very cool beyond comprehension. some people become successful in their city of Liberty Lake administration, Lib- long sleeve T-shirts. Liberty Lake Quiznos’ lives? Some of us dream of having every- I believe not taking responsibility is a erty Lake Parks Department, Liberty Lake sandwiches were enjoyed by everyone. We thing we need in a split second, but noth- thought of “someone else will do it for me.” Kiwanis, Greenstone Homes and Neigh- appreciate the support from our major ing happens immediately. People like Steve Every day in our lives, we fail because of this borhoods and Mormon church — for al- sponsors, including Washington Trust Jobs, Bill Gates and Richard Branson did sort of thinking. Many great leaders rise up lowing use of their church parking lot for Bank, Greenstone, Meadowwood Tech- to their positions by having the exact oppo- parking overflow — all helped make the nology Campus, Safeway, Liberty Closing site thinking. “Nothing will get done, unless summer of 2013 such a successful year. & Escrow, Vista Window Cleaning, Moun- About the Opinion Page I take responsibility!” Leadership is respon- Additional support from the Liberty Lake tain Dog Sign Company, The Kitchen En- sibility. You must be able to carry your own Police, Spokane Valley Fire Department gine and State Farm. The Splash opinion page is intended to be a and SCOPE assured the events were safe community forum for discussing local issues. weight before moving on to the next dimen- for everyone. This year’s RIM ride was held on Sun- Please interact with us by sending a leer to sion. Throughout life you will work with day, Sept. 15. The Liberty Lake Rotary the editor or Liberty Lake Voices guest column In order to bring you a success- for consideraon. many different people; however, you must Club was thrilled to have 347 riders par- ful 2014, FOPP depends on donations, Leers to the editor of no more than 350 words do your part as if the final task depends on ticipate this year! The riders had a choice or guest columns of about 700 words should be you and only you — that’s when you and sponsorships, ads in the Holiday Ball of participating in the 5-mile family ride, emailed to [email protected] or your colleagues will succeed. program and Ball attendance at the Dav- 15, 25, 50 or 100 mile routes. Each route mailed to P.O. Box 363, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. enport Hotel on Dec. 7, with its silent Gleb Liashedko is ASB President at Spo- had supported rest stops with great snacks, A full name and telephone number must be and live auctions. Prices to the Holiday some of which were donated by Safeway. included for purposes of verificaon. A photo kane Valley High School in the West Valley Ball have been reduced to $75 per per- We had 52 riders complete the 100-mile of the author must be taken or provided for all School District. In addition, Gleb is a student Liberty Lake Voices guest columns. son, making ticket sales more affordable. challenge ride, and 109 riders complete representative to the West Valley Board of Di- The Splash reserves the right to edit or reject If you are interested in becoming a FOPP the 50-mile scenic ride around Hauser and any submission. Business complaints or rectors, and he also serves as a board mem- board member, volunteering to help with Newman lakes. endorsements will not be accepted, and ber at Chase Youth Commission. He wrote our summer concerts or helping out with polical endorsement leers will only be this column as part of a monthly series high- the Holiday Ball, we would appreciate The proceeds from this year’s ride will accepted if they interact with issues of a lighting the Partners Advancing Character hearing from you. Additional information benefit the Liberty Lake Rotary Club, in- campaign. Education (PACE) trait of the month. can be found at pavillionpark.org or by See LETTERS, page 47 Views expressed in signed columns or leers do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper or its staff. Editorials, which appear under the heading "Splash Editorial," represent the voice of The Splash and are wrien by Editor/Publisher Josh Johnson. The Splash OCTOBER 2013 • 45

CALENDAR Love The Splash? Volume 15, Issue 13 Continued from page 27 EDITOR/PUBLISHER Josh Johnson Support our partners. [email protected] Oct. 12-13 | Ultimate Table Tennis GENERAL MANAGER Tammy Kimberley Tournament HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. The Splash is committed to “informing, connecting and inspiring” [email protected] Cataldo Ave. The JOOLA North American Tour is adding this stop in the Spokane area. For Liberty Lake through excellent community journalism. We can’t SENIOR ACCOUNT Janet Pier more: www.hubsportscenter.org do it at all without you, our readers, and we can’t do it for long EXECUTIVE [email protected] Oct. 19 | Warrior Camp MMA Event without support from our advertisers. Please thank our business GRAPHICS EDITOR Sarah Burk 6 to 10:30 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 partners and look to them when offering your patronage. [email protected] E. Cataldo Ave. These live MMA cage fights CIRCULATION Sandy Johnson are presented by Warrior Camp & Legacy Mike Wiykovics MMA. 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He requested boy was later located at Albertsons and they assist him in backing up his truck. returned home. 208-640-9081 The Splash PARTING SHOTS OCTOBER 2013 • 47 Trail users pitch in to build bridge Span at county park results from significant investment of time and money By Ken Carmichael SPLASH GUEST COLUMN At more than 3,000 acres, Liberty Lake County Park is one of the great places to ride horses. The Inland Empire Chapter of Back Country Horsemen (IEBCH) has been active for many years clearing trails in the park. Several years ago, IEBCH built an equestrian trailhead in order to separate the horses from off-road vehicles. Over the past few years, the park’s Edith Hansen trail has been flooded due to bea- ver dams raising the water level on wet- lands near the trail. Several options were discussed, including boardwalks, and it PHOTOS COURTESY OF KEN CARMICHAEL (ABOVE) AND BILL CLARK (BELOW) was decided to move the trail to higher ground. Volunteers led by Ken Elliott developed a method for getting a pair of 26-foot beams to LETTERS the bridge site at Liberty Lake County Park. Pictured are Bill Clark and Ed Lynch. Below, Continued from page 44 Spokane County Parks applied for a Loren Melcher pauses on the finished bridge. Recreation Conservation Office (RCO) cluding various projects in our local Lib- grant and called on stakeholders to help erty Lake community. remedy the situation. The Washington Trails Association (WTA) took the lead Mark your calendar for the fourth an- to reroute the trail, which required some nual Rotary in Motion (RIM) Ride: Sun- blasting of rocks. The reroute required day, Sept. 14, 2014. a bridge across a major stream. This is Mandy Desgrosellier where IEBCH stepped in with labor, fi- RIM Ride Organizer nancing and expertise. Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Ken Elliott, an IEBCH member, worked closely with county engineers to design Thanks for filling the boot a multi-use bridge capable of supporting On behalf of Spokane Valley Firefight- horses. After a lengthy process of permit- er’s Local 876, I would like to thank all the ting and a culture resource survey, the residents of Liberty Lake for their generos- bridge was started in 2012 with several ity during Fill the Boot on Sept. 14. IEBCH work parties preparing the trail approach and site, then pouring the con- For the second year in a row, Local 876 crete foundation. Because we were work- has been in the streets of Liberty Lake to ing around and over a stream, Ken had raise money for local children battling to design and build special equipment to muscular dystrophy. Donations received pour the concrete. on the 14th reached more than $6,800 dol- lars. One hundred percent of that money He worked closely with Spokane Coun- will go to the Muscular Dystrophy Asso- ty planners to purchase the bridge mate- ciation to help these local children in the rials, some requiring custom design. Be- fight for their lives. The citizens of Liberty cause of the terrain, a method was needed Lake and everyone who donated to Fill the to get the two 26-foot beams to the bridge than 25 IEBCH members and guests equipment, materials, design and ad- Boot are greatly appreciated. I would also site. Ken designed and built a special trail contributed to the bridge construction. ministrative support. - like to thank Albertsons, Pizza Hut and er that could haul the beams and other The $36,860 RCO grant was possible The county plans call for interpreta- Jimmy Johns for their food donations. materials over the trail to the site (it took because of the large contributions by tive signage about the beaver ecology two trips), then the trailer was disassem- WTA and IEBCH. The SCOPE Mount- and history of the wetlands. There will The firefighters of Local 876 always bled and used to lift the beams across the ed Patrol and Trail Markers made ad- also be trail signage for directions and enjoy hitting the streets for a good cause as well as being able to see and meet the stream using a large wheel loader rented ditional contributions. The IEBCH per- mileage and recognition for the support members of the community in which they by IEBCH. formed more than 660 hours of labor provided by the various groups. serve. Thank you, Liberty Lake, for your and contributed more than $2,700 to- The next day, a large IEBCH crew was generosity and hospitality! assembled, with many skilled laborers, ward the cost of the bridge. Throughout Ken Carmichael is a board member of tools and equipment to do the final con- the process, Spokane County provided the Inland Empire Chapter of Back Coun- Nick Zambryski struction of the bridge. All told, more excellent help with additional heavy try Horseman. Firefighter, Spokane Valley Fire Department 48 • OCTOBER 2013 The Splash ZOOM! In-Office Teeth Whitening ONLY $ 22106 E. Country Vista Drive 99 Suite D • Liberty Lake A $450 Value

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