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Local children’s book author and illustrator Sharon Cramer considers herself more of an artist than a writer.

Since publishing her first book, “Lost and Alone,” in 2010, Cramer’s work has been honored twice by the Mom’s Choice Awards. The organization awarded “Lost and Alone” with a silver medal for Best Picture Book of the year in 2010. Its follow-up, “I’m Just Like You,” earned a gold medal nod in the same category this year.

A nurse and anesthesiologist by trade, Cramer decided to pull from her experiences with childhood illness for her third book, “The Sneezy Wheezy Day.” With its official release date a little more than a month away, The Splash decided to sit down with Cramer to learn a little more about her books and where she finds inspiration.

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I understand this book is part of a series, what is the series about?

“The Sneezy Wheezy Day” is part of the Cougar Cub Tales, a series about a brother and a sister, and in each book they have an adventure. Also, each of the books focuses on a kids’ issue.

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About The Liberty Lake Splash 2310 N. Molter Road, Suite 305 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 Phone: 242-7752; Fax: 927-2190 www.libertylakesplash.com The Splash is published weekly on Thursdays and is distributed free of charge to every business and residence in the greater Liberty Lake area.

Additional copies are located at more than 100 drop-off locations in Liberty Lake and Otis Orchards.

NOVEMBER 24 Happy Thanksgiving!

NOVEMBER 28 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Liberty Lake Senior Lunch Program, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive 6:30 p.m.: Central Valley School Board meeting, 19307 E. Cataldo NOVEMBER 29 6 p.m.: Friends of the LL Municipal Library meeting, 23123 E. Mission Ave. NOVEMBER 30 6:45 a.m.: LL Kiwanis meeting, LL City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Liberty Lake Senior Lunch Program, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive 5:45 p.m.: Liberty Lake Toastmasters, LL Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. DECEMBER 1 Noon: Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary meeting, LL Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. 7 p.m.: LLCT presents “I’m Not Ebenezer Scrooge,” Zephyr Lodge, 1900 S. Zephyr Road

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A historical marker honoring Liberty Lake founder Stephen Liberty was unveiled at Nature’s Place at Meadowwood arboretum on Nov. 10. Installation of the marker was made possible by donations from Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club, Liberty Lake Kiwanis Club and the Fairmount Memorial Association. Pictured, from left, are Kiwanis members Pat Lutzenberger, Mike Lutzenberger, Mayor-elect Steve Peterson, Pat Dockrey and Mayor Wendy Van Orman.

Community Briefs Restaurant offers free Thanksgiving dinner The Otis Grill is holding its annual free Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Located at 21902 E. Wellesley Ave. in Otis Orchards, this is the sixth year the restaurant has offered the free meal for the community.

For more information, call 922-9136.

City offices closed over holiday Liberty Lake Municipal Library and City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday due to Thanksgiving.

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Those interested in Kiwanis are encouraged to attend this meeting, which will include a free breakfast.

LLCT adds performance Liberty Lake Community Theatre recently added a performance to its holiday production, "I'm Not Ebenezer Scrooge."

The show will run at 7 p.m. on Dec. 1 as well as at 3 and 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 and 4 at Zephyr Lodge, 1900 S. Zephyr Road.

Tickets are available at the door for $5 for LLCT members and children and $7 for non-members. For more information, go to www.libertylaketheatre.com.

LLCT auditions to be held Auditions for "The Chalk Garden" will be held by Liberty Lake Community Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 3 p.m. Dec. 10 in the council chambers at Liberty Lake City Hall.

Performance dates for the play, which will be directed by Sandra Hosking, are Feb. 9-11. No preparation is needed.

For more information, go to www.libertylaketheatre.com.

Photos needed for library mural The Liberty Lake Library Foundation continues to solicit photos to make up a photo-mosaic mural at the library. Photos can be of any subject type and will be used as a pixel in a larger image of Pavillion Park.

All photos must be submitted by e-mail to images@x-things.com.

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Police Report The following incidents, arrests, calls for service and citations were reported by the Liberty Lake Police Department Nov. 14-21.

Incidents and arrests: • Identity theft — At 9 a.m. Nov. 14, LLPD received report of an identity theft at the 22800 block of East Country Vista Drive.

The complainant reported that he recently discovered an unknown suspect gained access to his debit card number and used it to make several online purchases in California.

The case has been forwarded to Detective Ray Bourgeois for investigation.

• False alarm — At 10 p.m. Nov. 14, LLPD was dispatched to the 2300 block of North Molter Road for a commercial alarm. Upon arrival, officers checked the building and determined the alarm was false.

• Suspended license — A 32-year-old Liberty Lake man was arrested at 9:50 a.m. at the 21200 block of East Country Vista Drive for driving with a suspended license.

• Fraud — At 1:30 p.m. Nov. 16, LLPD received a report of a fraud and theft from the 21200 block of East Country Vista Drive.

The victim stated her bank advised her that the debit card for a non-profit organization she works with had been used throughout the community since Sept.15. Approximately $900 in unauthorized charges were

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• Suspended license — A 22-year-old Spokane Valley man was arrested at 11:45 p.m. Nov. 16 at Liberty Lake Road and East Country Vista Drive for driving with a suspended license.

• Child abuse — At 9:45 a.m. Nov. 17, LLPD received a report of a possible child abuse situation as a referral through the Department of Social and Health Services.

The case has been assigned to Bourgeois for investigation.

• Vehicle prowl — At 4 p.m. Nov. 20, LLPD received report of a vehicle prowl and theft that occurred sometime overnight at the 22800 block of East Country Vista Drive.

The complainant reported parking her vehicle in the parking lot and forgetting to lock it. The next morning, she noticed the car had been ransacked, and she was missing power cords and a bluetooth system.

• DUI — A 57-year-old Spokane Valley man was arrested at 5:45 p.m. Nov. 18 at Liberty Lake Road and Sprague Avenue for DUI. LLPD was dispatched to the area for a two-car accident. A vehicle was stopped for traffic waiting to turn east on Sprague Ave-

In an effort to reduce crashes and fatalities, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission recently announced that extra DUI patrols will start Thursday and run through Jan. 2.

Officers from area departments including the Liberty Lake Police Department are committing extra patrol hours in order to make roadways safer for everyone, a news release said. The release also said officers in Spokane and Pend Oreille counties arrested 173 people for DUI during the same time period in 2010.

For more information, visit www. wtsc.wa.gov.

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• Distressed vehicle — At 3:30 p.m. Nov. 18, LLPD responded to a disabled vehicle blocking traffic at Appleway Avenue and Liberty Lake Road. The vehicle reportedly lost a wheel as it exited Interstate 90.

• Argument — At 10 p.m. Nov. 19, LLPD was dispatched to an argument and possible domestic violence situation at the 2000 block of North Sedge Lane. A caller reported that a male and female were arguing in the area. The investigation determined the couple was involved in a verbal argument only, and no crime was committed.

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Hours after opening the roadway connecting Appleway Avenue over the Spokane River, traffic was steady across the new bridge.

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New Stateline bridge open for traffic From Staff Reports

After two construction seasons, the new Stateline bridge over the Spokane River opened to traffic last Thursday ahead of schedule and under budget.

“The Bridge and Construction sections of the Engineering and Roads Department have done an outstanding job,” County Engineer Bob Brueggeman said in a press release. “They worked closely with environmental permitting agencies and other

stakeholders, including the local kayak club to preserve river features. The new bridge design also incorporates some architectural elements that reflect the original design from 1939.”

Spokane County Assistant Engineer Chad Coles said savings came largely from a favorable bidding market coupled with design teams trimming out expenses as often as possible.

According to the press release, the Spokane County Engineer’s Office initially estimated the project would cost about $17.5 million and a full two years to complete.

The actual cost came in at about $8 million.

Federal Bridge Replacement funds covered 80 percent of the project costs with the remainder coming from the Spokane County Road Fund, the press release said.

Coles said new amenities include slightly wider lanes, a separated shared-use bike

and pedestrian path set up for access to the Centennial Trail and a parking area at the northeast corner. While the bridge itself is brand new, crews were able to salvage a greeting monument that was replaced near the pedestrian walkway on the Idaho side.

According to the press release, the original bridge was built in 1939 and by 2010 it had reached the end of its service life. The old bridge had several broken supports and the abutments were scouring away.

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Community events usher in holiday season

By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer

With winter weather blowing in to kick off the holiday season, Liberty Lake organizations are busy finalizing plans for seasonal celebrations.

The City of Liberty Lake kicks off Winter Festival this year with a tree-lighting ceremony at City Hall from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1.

In addition to bringing back the horsedrawn carriage rides and hayrides, the organizers have planned a sledding area for children. Recreation Coordinator Michelle Griffin said the city would be able to provide a few sleds, and hay bales will be placed as stoppers at the bottom of the hill.

Throughout the evening, a number of activities like games, chestnut roasting, crafts, live music, story times and a scavenger hunt are planned for family fun. Vendors will be on site with food and drink. A booth sponsored by Albertsons will provide free hot chocolate and cookies.

“If there’s one thing you do at this year’s ceremony, the carriage rides pulled by Belgian horses are really beautiful,” Griffin said. “We’ve changed up the route this year so people see more lights and less traffic.”

The food drive runs Nov. 28 through Dec.

Dec. 1 tree lighting schedule of events 5-7:30 p.m.: Chestnut roasting, crafts, food drive, letters to Santa, games, photo contest, pictures with Santa, scavenger hunt, story times 5-8 p.m.: Carriage rides and hayrides, prize table, sledding, vendor booths 7-7:30 p.m.: Live music 7:30 p.m.: Announcements and tree lighting Event parking will be available at Trailhead Golf Course and Albertsons.

23, but at the tree lighting ceremony, kids will have an opportunity to enter a raffle for each item donated. The drawing winner receives a prize and lights the tree.

After the tree-lighting ceremony, Winter Festival continues through the season

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Grateful for sports

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I am a self-diagnosed sports junkie.

I watch sports, coach sports, play sports, write about sports, read about sports, watch movies about sports and play sports video games. Of course, I am thankful for sports!

Yet there have been many a day where people question why I love sports so much. They bring up issues like the recent Penn State scandal, steroid users who cheat themselves and the games they play, gambling scandals that affect everyone from players to coaches to referees, dog-fighting quarterbacks, cheating golfers and pill-popping players.

Yes, these moments give me pause in regards to my love for all things athletic.

Yet there are so many other elements that make sports something I give thanks for.

I am thankful for youth sports. I am thankful for opportunities for my kids to learn about teamwork, sportsmanship and the joy of running, sweating and playing. I am thankful that the sadness of a loss can be immediately eradicated on a kid’s face when they see their parents and grandparents form a tunnel along the sideline and a pile of snacks awaiting them.

I am thankful for high school sports where students get an opportunity to shine. I have been coaching high school basketball for eight years now. I will never forget the moment in my third year of coaching when, during our homecoming game, we were blowing out the other team and I put Alicia into the game.

Alicia was a junior who suffered from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Alicia practiced with us most days, cheered from our bench and played a few seconds here

and there. With about 40 seconds left in the game, Alicia launched a 17-foot push shot from her belly. The entire bench rose up as the ball floated through the air towards it eventual swish through the net.

Her smile as she danced up the court still motivates me to coach to this day.

I am thankful for college sports and student athletes who spend equal amounts of time working on their grades while they work on their game. I love that most seasons end (get on the ball, Division 1 football) with a tournament bracket and one team being crowned the champion (think Eastern Washington football last year). I love that I can live on the West Coast and still cheer heartily for the Iowa Hawkeyes and even occasionally find a fellow fan roaming the aisles of my local Safeway.

I am thankful for professional sports.

I love hearing the words, “Pitchers and catchers report.” I love that every Sunday I can cheer for both my favorite team, the Chicago Bears, and my fantasy team, the Portland Pitfall.

I love the history of professional sports.

I have roamed the hallways of the Pro Football and Baseball Hall of Fames with a sense of wonder and awe. I am thankful that this next season will finally be the year my Cubs break their 103-year drought to win a World Series.

I am thankful that despite my growing age and weakening knees, I can still find a group of guys to play basketball with. I can volley the tennis ball back and forth with my daughter and slowly but steadily jog a stroller around the Liberty Lake Loop. The beauty of sports is that there is always a game to be played, a swing to be made and a final mile to cover. And by the way, I am thankful I can do all of this right here in Liberty Lake.

As I celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends tomorrow, I am very aware that there are more important things than sports to be thankful for. But I love that, for one day, I will quit counting my calories and begin counting down the minutes until the next kick-off.

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CVHS Sports Roundup Bears football season ends in quarterfinals against Skyline The Central Valley High School football squad’s late-season run came to an end during their quarterfinal match up with Skyline High School in a 52-17 loss. Skyline’s offensive performance matched their name as they attacked CV through the air connecting on 17 of their 27 passes for 415 yards including three touchdowns on screen passes that covered 57, 81 and 70 yards.

Skyline scored on a 10-yard touchdown pass on their first possession while the Bears first possession saw them march down to the two-yard line where they were unable to punch it in. The Bears instead

settled for a 19-yard field goal from Austin Rehkow. After Skyline scored the next two touchdowns, the Bears cut the score to 21-10 on a 25-yard touchdown pass from Gaven Deyarmin to Wil Wiecking before Skyline converted a long screen pass for a 28-10 halftime lead.

The third quarter was not kind to the Bears as Skyline blew open the game scoring 24 unanswered points. CV picked up one final score in the fourth quarter on a 15-yard touchdown pass from Deyarmin to Anthony Brommer as the Bears season came to an end with a 9-3 record. Skyline finished the game with over 500 yards of total offense as the Bears struggled to find a way to slow down the Spartan offense.

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Local athlete signs with Concordia University Liberty Lake resident Jake Hochberg recently signed a national letter of intent to play baseball at Concordia University in Portland, Ore. A pitcher and outfielder for Central Valley High School, Hochberg led CV in wins as a junior and pitched in relief for the Spokane Dodgers summer club team. He was also offered a scholarship by Menlo College in Atherton, Calif.

Central Valley High School scholar-athletes receive award The Greater Spokane League and the National Electrical Contractors Association, along with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, recently announced their annual scholar-athlete award winners for the fall season.

A male and female from each GSL school who demonstrate superior balance in athletics, academics and community involvement are honored at the conclusion of each sports season. The two Central Valley High School recipients were Gaven Deyarmin and Mackenzie Shea.

Think your results belong on the scoreboard? If you’re from Liberty Lake and you play a sport, then they certainly do. Or maybe you have a team photo you’d like to pass along.

Athlete wins gold medals at ParaPan games

Either way, The Splash wants submitted information from or about Liberty Lake residents. E-mail the information to editor@libertylakesplash.com.

Liberty Lake resident Amberlynn Weber won four medals at the recent 2011 ParaPan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Weber, who competes for Team St. Luke’s, earned gold medals in the 200-, 400- and 800-meter races and a bronze medal in the 100-meter race.

“I knew I would do Weber well here, but not this well,” Weber said in a press release. “I tried to stay out of my head and just focus on racing my race and what I needed to do, and all of the pieces came together.

One week left of Splash Select Week 11 of Splash Select featured upsets in many of the games and only five players who posted a winning record of 5-3 on the week — John Butner, Kim Millikan, Josh Owen, Tayo van Marle and Noreen Walsh.

After the tiebreakers were implemented, Owen won the weekly prize of a $25 gift certificate to True Legends Grill. The yearly leader continues to be Tayo van Marle with an impressive 70-18 record which is five games ahead of Troy DeLatte and Mark Johns. Josh Owen sits seven games back with only one week to go.

The yearly winner of Splash Select will receive a $100 cash prize. The second place winner earns a one-month membership to Liberty Lake Athletic Club and the third place finisher gets a $25 gift certificate to True Legends Grill. The final week of Splash Select features 12 games with games beginning on Thanksgiving Day and running through Sunday.

The advertising portion of the game featured only one advertiser surviving the week with an even record. Patrick Fechser of Hay J’s Bistro earned the winner of the week placement by posting a 4-4 record.

The season-long leader is Grant Bafus of Liberty Lake Athletic Club with a record of 61-27 who holds a one-game lead over Perry Vinson of True Legends Grill.

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Overall Standings Tayo van Marle Troy DeLatte Mark Johns Josh Owen Josh Johns Jackie Wills

70-18 65-23 65-23 63-25 60-28 59-29

3 players tied at 58-30

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With unsteady trends in local holiday spending, Liberty Lake retailers leave Black Friday for the big box

By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer

With the holiday season fast approaching, the possibility of increased consumer spending entices retailers to make deals through after-Thanksgiving shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. However, for Liberty Lake businesses, the holiday-spending spike hasn’t been a traditional part of the season.

Many communities look to the holiday shopping season for a push in spending, but data provided by city of Liberty Lake Finance Director RJ Stevenson shows spring and summer months typically exceed the holiday season when it comes to retail sales tax collection in Liberty Lake.

In the past three years, the greatest retail spending in the city came in May and August of 2009, July of 2010 and May and June of 2011, according to city data.

Spending in the retail sector during these months generated sales tax revenue that topped $90,000 per month. In contrast, retail spending in the past three years generated less than $70,000 each November and December.

The city of Liberty Lake defines the retail sector as businesses in which goods or commodities are sold directly to consumers. This includes the Internet, specialty stores, department stores, supermarkets, as well as auto, boat and RV dealers.

While the city has seen its share of retail or gift-geared stores open up shop in years past, many of them have since closed the Liberty Lake location (Hallmark, Garden Gate, Needful Things) or moved it to downtown Spokane (The Lake Shack, Eclectic Gifts).

Sharon Lucas purchased Eclectic Gifts in 2009. A little more than a year later, she decided to move it downtown — a big decision, but not one she regrets.

“I think people like the idea of going downtown and grabbing lunch and going shopping,” Lucas said. “There’s so much foot traffic, we don’t have to work as hard to bring people in the door.”

Holiday spending in Liberty Lake over the past three years has been unpredictable and rarely keeps in sync with national trends, which tend to be guided more directly by traditional Christmas shopping.

Even without a reputation reputation

cover story as a holiday destination, the city clearly relies on retail spending, which consistently accounts for the majority of local sales tax revenues, handily overtaking other sectors like construction, manufacturing and wholesale, real estate and restaurants. The city’s supply of auto and RV dealerships certainly bolster this category.

Even still, many local businesses hope the holiday season will be merry for them. This year, the National Retail Federation forecasted a 2.8 percent surge in holiday sales over last year’s spending, and local retailers are poised to take advantage of any extra spending, though maybe not through Black Friday deals.

Home Depot, perhaps the largest retailer in Liberty Lake, plans to participate in the nationwide day-after-Thanksgiving shopping event.

Assistant Manager Krissy Deaton said the Liberty Lake store would open at 5 a.m. with special deals throughout the store. A 28-page online ad lists a number of “special buys” available only while supplies last. These range from 99-cent poinsettias to heavily discounted power tools and appliances.

“We’ll actually be a great place for smart shoppers to visit on Black Friday,” Deaton said. “We’re going to have the same specials as other stores in the area.

It’ll be busy here and we’ll have a line out front, but it won’t be anything like the lines and crowds at the Spokane stores.”

In Liberty Lake, she said shoppers pick up spending at Home Depot during the four-week window from Thanksgiving to Christmas, but explained the store isn’t the typical retail outlet where people do a great deal of holiday shopping.

“We do see a surge in holiday spending, but it’s a very small window,” Deaton said.

She said the store sees increased traffic for snow removal products and holiday décor, but the peak season for Home Depot is in the spring. Overall, she said the Liberty Lake location is considered a “low volume” store, meaning the location sees lower sales and traffic than the Spokane and Spokane Valley stores.

Small businesses in Liberty Lake may not be so eager to jump on the Black Friday bandwagon. Pawpular Companions owner Mara Crowell said her store wouldn’t even be open.

“Last year Thanksgiving was the first Black Friday we were around for, and our sales were very minimal,” Crowell said. “We attributed that to the fact that we were a fairly new business and most people were spending money at the malls and big box stores.”

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Shoppers get a head start on holiday shopping Monday at Liberty Lake’s Pawpular Companions. The store will be closed Thursday and Friday.

Despite low expectations for the famous one-day shopping event, she said her business is still anticipating a good holiday season, kicking off Saturday.

Owners of Lollipop Lemondrop, a home décor and children’s boutique that opened in April, hope to draw shoppers in with special hours 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. during Black Friday and Saturday.

“I think we’ll be a nice stop for shoppers who don’t want to drive very far or fight the crowds this weekend,” owner Kelsy McHenry said. “We’re right here, and that convenience works to our benefit.”

McHenry and Crowell both said they hope to draw in shoppers for “Small Business Saturday.” The day, promoted largely by American Express and FedEx, is meant to draw attention to local retailers between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

“A total of 1.5 million Facebook users, 130 public and private organizations, and 41 elected officials declared their support for SBS last year,” an American Express press release said. “Nov. 26th marks the second annual Small Business Saturday, a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country.”

Keeping in spirit with the day, McHenry said Lollipop Lemondrop shoppers could come in for free coffee or cider and a bakery bar.

With the hook of national shopping events aside, both store owners hope to bridge sales over the slower winter sea-

son with in-store events in December.

Lollipop Lemondrop will host a “Holiday Shopping Extravaganza” 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3. The event will spotlight more than 25 vendors, like Scentsy, Pink Papaya, Posh Toppings, Sweet Stitches, Pixie Dust Chocolates, Tastefully Simple and Premier Jewelry.

Activities will be available for kids while parents browse, and a portion of vendor proceeds will go toward the Juvenile Diabetes Relief Fund.

On Dec.10, Pawpular Companions will reprise the holiday pet photo event that debuted last year. Pet owners can stop in the store for a holiday-themed pet photo session from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will receive a complimentary 4x6inch photo.

For every photo taken, the store has committed to donate one can of food to the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Services. Participants are also encouraged to bring donations.

“We had a really great response from that last year,” Crowell said. “It was actually one of our best days of sales.”

Still, despite the absence of a surefire holiday surge in spending this weekend, Crowell insisted Liberty Lake was her ideal location for operating business.

“We’re lucky in the fact that this is an animal-loving community,” Crowell said.

“Since we’ve been open, our sales have increased. Our location is not a challenge.

We love being in Liberty Lake. … We have our challenges, but we know it’s give and take.”

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Business/news

In Biz Insurance agent completes training course Gary Tallman, a Farmers Insurance agent in Liberty Lake, recently completed the Career Agents Course at the University of Farmers training facility in Agoura Hills, Calif.

"The course gives an agent the ability to learn how to successfully understand the needs of Farmers' customers and help them choose the right insurance to meet their needs,” Farmer’s Senior Vice President Annette Thompson said.

Local physician joins weight loss society

Ashley

Dr. Susan Ashley of Family Medicine Liberty Lake, 23801 E. Appleway Ave., recently became a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians.

The professional medical society of licensed doctors caters to physicians with

special interest in treatment of obesity and its related conditions. Through continuing education and special publications, ASBP aims to keep members on the cutting edge of technology used in treating bariatric patients.

Local business donates to Spokane Guild School Just Chillin’ Frozen Yogurt recently announced its donation drive for the Spokane Guild School raised $824.69.

The Spokane Guild School is a nonprofit center aimed at assisting families of children with disabilities through a comprehensive program of assessment, therapy, education and support.

Just Chillin’ announced its next donation drive will benefit Beats and Rhythms Inc., a Spokane-based non-profit that connects children and families dealing with congenital heart disease through art programs, summer camp and organized activities.

In Biz features Liberty Lake-connected business items. Contact The Splash with business news at editor@libertylakesplash.com.

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HOLIDAY Continued from page 10

with private carriage rides, a photo contest display and a Christmas light tour. New activities this year are cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding at Trailhead Golf Course.

With the exception of the private carriage ride, all activities are free. Participants will be able to access the groomed trails and sledding area for free at their own risk.

Cross-country ski lessons will be offered 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 15 and Feb. 12. Gear will be provided For more info, visit www.libertylakewa. gov/winterfest.

To round out the weekend, residents may dress up for the Friends of Pavillion Park

Holiday Ball dinner and silent auction. The formal event, beginning at 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, is the sole fundraiser for the organization that orchestrates the free summer concert series and movies in the park every year.

Volunteers work hard to gather unique things to bid on. This year’s auction items include things like a sailing trip, art, jewelry and wine, organizer Laura Frank said.

Tickets are $100 per person and include a three-course dinner. Frank said organizers have table and other sponsorship opportunities available. Those unable to attend but still wishing to make a donation for the 2012 Summer Festival can do so on the organization's website or by mailing a donation to P.O. Box 325, Liberty Lake, WA 99019.

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Lobbying for a cause

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Autumn transitions Erica Casey, Kody Vaughn and Bailey Wills recently met with U.S. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers to request help in getting funding for diabetes research. The three Liberty Lake kids all have Type 1 diabetes.

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Boo-Ball Champs Submitted photos by Bruce Andre/ www.bruceandre.com

Before the first snow fell, Bruce Andre captured the stillness on the lake and in the fallen leaves earlier this month.

Leaders in training Newly elected officers of the Central Valley High School Future Business Leaders of America attended a fall leadership conference in October at Eastpoint Church in Spokane Valley.

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The Emerald City Smoothies 6th grade basketball team won the Spokane AAU Boo-Ball Championship on Nov. 5-6. Team members include (top row) Kyllie Sappington, Hailey Christopher, Claire Dingus, Kelsey Gumm, Amiah Routson; (front row) Carissa Ball, Abby Gennett and Bayley Brennan. Not pictured is Bryn Anderson. They are coached by Ron Anderson, Jeremy Gennett and Hallie Gennett. (Liberty Lake residents are highlighted in bold.)

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Pictured are Kim Boudreau, parliamentarian; David Yuan, president; Linnea Hall, public relations; Abby Mansoor, member recruitment; and Beth Hotchkiss, vice president.

Other students who attended the conference included Abri Clark, Sophia Dien (secretary), Taptej Sidhu (treasurer) and Justin Whitley. (Liberty Lake residents are highlighted in bold.)

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Letter to the Editor Administrator, consultant among bad budget decisions for city Steve Peterson was elected mayor a second time. The city has a nice emergency money fund and has not used a city administrator for close to six years. So why is there a need for one at this time at a cost of $160,000 per year when the mayor is only paid $9,000 per year?

Why has City Council and present Mayor Wendy Van Orman hired an outside consultant to advise the city when it doesn’t need advice? Mayor Van Orman will no longer be mayor as of Jan. 1, 2012, so why is she trying to dictate what the new mayor should have to accept?

And what is the benefit of signing a fouryear contract with a lawyer when a month to month would be sufficient? When Steve Peterson tried to inject common sense at the last council meeting regarding this matter, Mayor Van Orman told him he was not allowed to speak on that subject.

Why wouldn’t an upcoming mayor be allowed to suggest something that might help the city?

I remember when Mayor Van Orman was on the City Council and SCOPE was told they could use any supplies they needed from the city supply room, but when a SCOPE volunteer went to get a box of staples, Van Orman told her, “No,

you go to Albertsons and buy them.”

It appears now Mayor Van Orman has no problem spending taxpayers’ money for a consultant to see if Liberty Lake needs a city administrator which, again, we haven’t needed for around six years.

The Splash reported the city will pay this out-of-area consultant $77 per hour, and if he is in agreement of a need for a city administrator, that would be another $160,000 per year. Quite a difference between that and the cost of a box of staples that was needed to do volunteer work for the city.

Harry Hansen

Past President, Liberty Lake SCOPE (2000-2004)

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Q: How did that first book go from being a gift for your son to being published?

A: Well, my twin sister said, “You know, this is a good book.

You should try to get this published. It’s nicely illustrated, and it’s simple rhyme.”

Not long after, my sister died in her sleep of unknown causes at age 37. The book became so raw, that I just put it away. I stuck it in my closet, and it sat there for 10 years. I didn’t bring it out until about three years ago. I said, “You know, she was right. I should try to get this published.”

Q: Your second book was written quite a few years after the first. What was your thought process with that one?

A: When I did the follow-up book to that, I still wanted to write about childhood issues, so the second book is about intolerance. The brother and sister meet this bobcat who’s blind, and he’s covered in spots and doesn’t have a tail and his ears are huge. For all the wrong reasons, the cubs decide not to be his friend.

By the end of the book, this little savvy cat helps them get over themselves. It’s very gently written about intolerance and acceptance — especially regarding disability or people that appear different. The human factor and what we have in common is what that book deals with. That one got quite a bit of attention in schools because of the issue it was talking about. The art progression was a little bit more too. They weren’t so much caricatures as when they started.

Q: Does your soon-to-bereleased book follow a similar format? What issue will the cubs face in the third book?

A: Because my background is in healthcare, when I decided to write the third one I wanted to do something that dealt with childhood illness. My sister had a childhood illness, and no one knows if that was the cause of her death or not.

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profiles In this book, the art is even a step above. If you compare it to the first and second books, you see way more of a progression.

Q: How do you approach the issue? What is the book about?

A: Well, the boy cougar gets sick — he starts to drool one day. The sister says, “You’re not looking so good, but I know somebody that can maybe help.”

She says they should visit the owl, and when they find the owl he says the boy cub just needs a slice of careberry pie. So they take the pie, but it doesn’t really help a lot. They go through the book seeking these creatures to try to find a cure for him.

They search for the greathorned stag, and he tells them, “Well, oh, you just need to tickle your nose with the tail of a goose before the next blue moon rise.”

Each character has fabulous ideas, and the cougar cubs are just enamored with their little friends and their suggestions.

Q: How is the issue resolved?

Is there a lesson at the end?

A: Close to the end, the sister says, “I have an idea.”

She takes him home and she cuddles him up. She gets his favorite blanket and pillow and makes him a big cup of kitty cat tea and she just sits with him.

When he wakes up, he realizes all the sudden he feels better.

It occurs to him at the end of the book that all the cures were really nice, but what really matters most is that person sitting next to you holding your hand when you’re sick. This one deals with childhood illness, whether it’s acute or chronic, it’s a subtle message. Having worked in healthcare, I watched these children go through chronic illnesses where they went through major surgeries. What they always seemed to crave was that person next to them when they were going through their treatments.

Q: Is there anything new in this book?

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NOTICE OF ORDINANCE PASSED

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STATEWIDE

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY DEVELOPMENT CODE AND THE RIVER DISTRICT SPECIFIC AREA PLAN OVERLAY (RDSAP) SAP-08-0001 FOR 2011.

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The following is the title and summary of Ordinance No. 197, passed by the City of Liberty Lake City Council on the 15th day of November, 2011

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Section 1 states approved City of Liberty Lake 2011 Development Code and RDSAP Amendments are attached to the Ordinance as Exhibit A. Section 2 establishes a severability clause in the event some portion of the Ordinance is held invalid.

Section 3 defines Administration and Enforcement of the Ordinance.

Section 4 establishes an effective date five (5) days after publication of the Ordinance summary.

The full text of the Ordinance is available at the City of Liberty Lake offices and/or the City website as identified above. A copy will be provided upon request.

City Clerk, Ann Swenson

Date of Publication: 11/24/11

Superior Court of Washington County of Spokane In re: Sonya Rose Beatrice Sparks No. 11302673-4 Frances L Ostrom-Tallman Petitioner, and Summons byPublication (SMPB) Justin Sparks Respondent.

To the Respondent: 1. The petitioner has started an action in the above court requesting: [X] custody of the children listed in paragraph 1.3 of the Nonparental Custody Petition.

2. The petition also requests that the court grant the following relief: [X] Approve a parenting plan or residential schedule for the dependent children.

[X] Enter a continuing restraining order.

3. You must respond to this summons by serving a copy of your written response on the person signing this summons and by filing the original with the clerk of the court. If you do not serve your written response within 60 days after the date of the first publication of this summons (60 days after the 10th day of November, 2011), the court may enter an order of default against you, and the court may, without further notice to you, enter a decree and approve or provide for other relief requested in this summons. In the case of a dissolution, the court will not enter the final decree until at least 90 days after service and filing. If you serve a notice of appearance on the undersigned person, you are entitled to notice before an order of default or a decree may be entered.

4. Your written response to the summons and petition must be on form: [ X] WPF CU 01.0300, Response to Nonparental Custody Proceeding.

Information about how to get this form may be obtained by contacting the clerk of the court, by contacting the Administrative

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Air Control Heating & Electric Inc. 3 Amaculate Housekeeping 15 Anytime Fitness 2 Carver Farms 9 Casey Family Dental 3 Clark’s Tire & Automotive 3 Copper Basin Construction 11 Country Homes Power 20 Domino’s Pizza 2 Eclectic Gifts 4 Essentials Medi Spa 5 Friends of Pavillion Park 11 Good Samaritan Society Spokane Valley 11

Gravity Jack 4 GW Hunters 5 Healthy Living Liberty Lake 9 Inland Imaging 10 K Salon 7 KiDDS Dental 5 Lakeside Vision PLLC 9 Latah Creek 5 Liberty Lake EyeCare Center 3 Liberty Lake Family & Sports Medicine 11 Liberty Lake Orthodontics 3 Mercedes-Benz 6 North Idaho Dermatology - Stephen Craig MD 15

Northern Quest Resort & Casino R’n R RV Sayre and Sayre Sleep City Spokane Obstetrics & Gynecology Spokane Symphony Spokane Valley Cosmetic Laser Center Sunshine Gardens Therapeutic Moon Massage True Legends Grill Valley Young People’s Clinic

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POLICE Continued from page 6

at the 22000 block of East Settler Drive.

While in route to the call, officers were advised through dispatch the complainant believed he had interrupted the burglary as it was happening. Responding officers checked the area for possible suspects and requested the assistance of a K-9, but a K-9 was not available. As officers checked the house with the complainant, it was apparent the house had been ransacked and several items were missing. While checking the surrounding area, an officer located property belonging to the victim under the culvert at Settler Road and Liberty Lake Road.

Evidence was collected for possible latent fingerprint examination. The case was assigned to Bourgeois for further investigation.

LEGALS Continued from page 18 Office of the Courts at (360) 705-5328, or from the Internet at the Washington State Courts homepage:

http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms 5. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time.

6. One method of serving a copy of your response on the petitioner is to send it by certified mail with return receipt requested.

This summons is issued pursuant to RCW 4.28.100 and Superior Court Civil Rule 4.1 of the state of Washington.

11-2-11 Frances Ostrom-Tallman Dated Signature of Petitioner or Lawyer/WSBA No. Print Name File Original of Your Response with the Clerk of the Court at: Spokane County Clerk 1116 West Broadway Avenue, Room 300 Spokane, WA 99260-0090 Serve a Copy of Your Response on: [X] Petitioner Frances Ostrom-Tallman 2618 E 5th Avenue Spokane, WA 99202 NOTICE CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE PROPOSED FRANCHISE ORDINANCE NO. 198 — SUMMARY Ordinance No. 198 will grant the right of franchise to TW Telecom of Washington, LLC and its affiliates (“TWTC”), for the operation of a telecommunications system in the City of Liberty Lake for an initial ten-year term, automatically extending the term for an additional ten (10) years, subject to Council approval. The Franchise does not convey any rights to TWTC to provide services outside the Franchise Area. TWTC agrees to meet accepted industry standards in carrying out any authorized activities, including all applicable laws and regulations, whether now or hereafter enacted.

TWTC agrees to comply with all applicable safety standards and codes governing use of occupancy. The City may direct TWTC to resolve or eliminate any conditions or operations that endanger any person or create liability to the City. Excavations require a City permit and must be carried out with reasonable dispatch, in a workmanlike manner, and with as little interference to the public as may be reasonable. Excavation areas must be fully restored.

Before undertaking any work authorized by this Franchise, TWTC shall furnish an ongoing performance bond. TWTC acknowledges the City desires to promote a policy of underground installation of Facilities within the Franchise Area. Upon the City’s request, TWTC must relocate its facilities in the Franchise Area and shall provide plans for improvements, relocations and conversions to its Facilities within the Franchise Area. TWTC must provide insurance protection to the City relating to the Franchise. The Franchise is non-exclusive.

Provisions are made for informal dispute resolution.

The City of Liberty Lake will receive public comments through December 20, 2011, the anticipated date of the final reading of Ordinance No. 198 before the Liberty Lake City Council during its regularly-scheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive.

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