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Community donations made the new computer lab at Greenacres Elementary possible, but still more than half the computers at the school — and the entire district — fail to meet minimum state standards PAGE 10 union: who is eligible?

Debate about which employees qualify to be part of a planned union slows process P. 11

COMMUTING police cars LLPD Chief tells Council why officers taking vehicles home represents overall benefit P. 8

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Sometimes the mindset of a business leader sets the tone for an entire business.

Sometimes that tone makes an impression on the community, too. Such may be the case with Baker Construction and Development President and CEO Barry Baker, a Liberty Lake resident.

“We have a great, great construction company — we’re in our 61st year — but it’s all about people,” Baker said. “I have great partners and great employees and our core values are people. Construction is important, but people are our No. 1 priority.”

Baker heads up a handful of local organizations — everything from Boy Scouts to the Fairmount Memorial Association. After learning his business was named Medium Business of the Year by the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce — an honor bestowed with a vast repertoire of community involvement noted — The Splash decided to catch up with Baker to learn more about what makes his business tick.

Barry Baker 56 Wife, Sheri, six children

Hobbies Golf, music, travel, reading

Last read “Steve Jobs,” by Walter Isaacson

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In the community sense, I know you are involved in a lot of things.

Do you want to start just by giving me the run down of everything you do?

Well, as far as community stuff goes, I’m on six boards: Greater Spokane Incorporated; I’m the president of the Inland Northwest Council of Boy Scouts; I’m on the board of the Better Business Bureau, and I’m on the

See BAKER, page 13

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Volume 14, Issue 12 Editor/publisher

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Community Briefs Residents invited to Rotary Thursdays at noon

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Today’s (March 22) meeting of the Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club will feature a presentation from Pat Burntrock featuring his African safari photography.

The club’s meetings, held at noon each Thursday at the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave., are open to the public.

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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.

KiDDS Dental, 1327 N. Stanford Lanue, Suite B, is sponsoring a food drive through Friday to benefit the food bank at Spokane Valley Partners. Nonperishable items may be dropped off at the office.

For more information, contact Brandie at 891-7070 or info@GrowUpSmiling. com.

Deadline Saturday for Edible Books Contest Entries are due by 1 p.m. Saturday for the 2012 edition of the Liberty Lake Municipal Library’s Edible Books Contest.

Entry forms can be picked up at the library, 23123 E. Mission Ave., or at Liberty Lake Great Harvest Bread Co., 21651 Country Vista Drive. Participants must

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The Liberty Lake Community Theatre will present a free comedy improv workshop will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Clubhouse Theatre Room in Country Vista Apartments, 21200 E. Country Vista Drive. No experience is required. Teens and adults are welcome to attend.

The theatre also has an opening on its board of directors for a chairman of production.

For more information, visit www.libertylaketheatre.com, e-mail info@libertylaketheatre.com or call 342-2055.

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Wednesday’s 6:45 a.m. meeting of the Liberty Lake Kiwanis Club will feature a presentation by Josh Bergman, a representative of the Washington State Employee Credit Union, about identity theft.

The Kiwanis Club meets weekly at City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive, and the public is invited to attend.

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The 2012 Liberty Lake Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 11 a.m. April 7 at Pavillion Park.

Registration for the event is required, and no late registration will be accepted on the day of the event. Registration will be held at City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive, during three different time periods: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 31, 4 to 7 p.m.

April 2 and 4 to 8 p.m. April 5.

Children ages 0 through fourth grade may participate in the event by bringing six plastic eggs filled with wrapped candy or $5 per participant to the registration, at which time approved participants will receive a color-coded hunt tag.

Volunteers and donors are still being sought. Contact Alisha at 921-6746 for more information.

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then drop off the edible book creation at the library by the deadline to be eligible for a prize from Great Harvest in kid, family and adult categories.

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Checks can be made payable to Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation and mailed to Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 384, Liberty Lake, WA, 99019.

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Calendar MARCH 22 Noon: Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary meeting, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.: WELL Fashion Show and Project Beauty Share Benefit, George Gee Porsche, 21502 E. George Gee Ave. MARCH 24 3 to 5 p.m.: Book signing of “Kairos Letters” by Michael Mann, Twisp Café and Coffee House, 23505 E Appleway Ave. MARCH 26 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 Ave. MARCH 27 6 p.m.: FRIENDS of the Liberty Lake Municipal Library meeting, 23123 E. Mission Ave. 6 to 8 p.m.: “Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease,” Guardian Angel Homes, 23102 E. Mission Ave. MARCH 28 6:45 a.m.: Liberty Lake Kiwanis meeting, Liberty Lake 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 Noon to 1 p.m.: Liberty Lake Lions Club meeting, Barlows Family Restaurant, 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane 5:45 p.m.: Liberty Lake Toastmasters, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. 7 p.m.: Liberty Lake Community Theatre comedy improv workshop, Clubhouse Theatre Room in Country Vista Apartments, 21200 E. Country Vista Drive MARCH 29 Noon: Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary meeting, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. The Liberty Lake Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

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See BRIEFS, page 17

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Police Report The following incidents, arrests, calls for service and citations were reported by the Liberty Lake Police Department March 12-19.

Incidents and arrests: • Welfare check — At 1:15 a.m. March 17, LLPD was dispatched to the 2000 block of North Sedge Lane for a welfare check. It was reported that an intoxicated subject was locked inside a vehicle in the parking lot of the apartment complex and couldn’t get out. It was determined the subject and his wife had gotten home from a night out, and the subject fell asleep in the passenger seat on the way home. His wife locked the car, set the alarm and went to the apartment leaving her husband in the car. When he awoke, due to the alarm system in the vehicle, he could not get out. He tried calling inside the apartment to his wife, but she did not answer. He began honking the horn and several neighbors came out to try to get him out of the car, but they couldn’t.

Neighbors tried waking the wife by knocking on the door but got no response.

Officers were finally able to contact the wife in the apartment. The wife stated she forgot she left her husband sleeping in the car. Officers retrieved the keys to the vehicle, unlocked the car and deactivated the alarm.

• Suspicion — At 12:30 a.m. March 12, while on patrol, officers noticed that the boarded-up building at Rocky Hill Park had the plywood that was covering the door torn off. Officers checked inside the building, but did not locate anyone.

• Suspicion — At 12:15 a.m. March 12, while on patrol, officers observed a vehicle parked in front of a home at the 23000 block of East Maxwell Avenue with an open door. Officers contacted the owner, who said nothing was taken from the vehicle.

• Domestic violence — A 12-year-old juvenile male was arrested at 2:30 p.m.

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The investigation resulted in the 12-yearold being arrested and booked into juvenile detention.

• Domestic violence — At 1:30 p.m.

March 13, LLPD was dispatched to a harassment complaint at the 23000 block of East Sharp Court. The complainant reported her ex-boyfriend was threatening to kill her and her daughter. Officers were unable to contact the suspect in the case.

The case was assigned to Detective Ray Bourgeois for follow up.

• Weapon — At 8:30 p.m. March 14, LLPD was dispatched to a person with a weapon at the 22800 block of East Country Vista Drive. Upon arrival, it was determined two juvenile subjects were involved in a verbal argument, and during the argument, one of the subjects was holding a plastic pipe. The other subject felt threatened by the pipe and told his parents about the incident, who then called police. Officers contacted the subjects involved and were able to resolve the issue.

• DUI — A 50-year-old Otis Orchards man was arrested at 10:30 a.m. March 15 at Barker Road and East Alki Avenue for DUI. The officer stopped the vehicle for traveling in the oncoming lane of traffic at the officer. The driver admitted to drinking, and the investigation resulted in him being arrested for DUI. • Fraud — At 8:30 p.m. March 14, LLPD received report of a fraud at the 1900 block of North Forest Ridge Drive. The complainant reported that his debit card had been used without authorization on several occasions. The unauthorized purchases appear to be Internet orders.

• Possible DUI — At 2:10 p.m. March

See POLICE, page 19

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Addressing potential concerns among the Council, LLPD Chief Brian Asmus presented information Tuesday evening regarding a new policy to allow all officers to take home patrol cars.

“I think the benefits far outweigh the costs,” Asmus said. “I know there are critics out there, I understand that.”

Asmus explained the decision to allow police officers to take home vehicles is made at the discretion of the chief “in consultation with the mayor.” Previously, during former Mayor Wendy Van Orman’s term, five vehicles were allowed for take-home – one each for the chief, the sergeant, the detective, a patrol officer that lived within the city and the K-9 officer when employed by the city.

The new policy to allow all officers to take home vehicles adds four vehicles to the program. In all, four officers travel 10 miles or less to and from work, four travel within 15-30 miles and one travels 42 miles.

“A lot of people focus on one piece of the picture and the fuel costs,” Mayor Steve Peterson said. “When you look at the overall global savings of the department, it’s huge.”

According to Asmus, the take-home program will bank the department an estimated $19,400 annually. Additional fuel costs and oil changes associated with additional mileage total an estimated net cost of $7,876.84 annually.

“I’m not asking for a budget amendment to cover the cost,” Asmus said. “I believe we can make up for it in cost savings through maintenance and overtime issues.”

When police officers don’t take cars home, they’re required to conduct a complete safety inspection of the vehicle and log into the mobile computer to check it into service. The chief said he allotted 30 minutes per day per officer for the inspec-

tions, which add up to 720 hours annually, paid at an average $27 per hour.

With a take-home program, he explained these tasks are not required on a daily basis because the same vehicle remains in the possession of the officer.

“Since we know that no other person may have used the car, going through all of the inspection process is not necessary,” Asmus said. “The officer is able to log into service on the computer from their home, and by the time they have arrived at the city at the beginning of their shift they are fully ready to start patrol duties.”

Council members voiced support for the program during Tuesday’s meeting.

“I think it’s petty to make an issue of this,” Council Member Susan Schuler said.

“I’m glad the mayor and the chief have worked it out.”

Aside from the reported cost benefit, Asmus noted a few instances in which the take-home program has allowed officers to provide better services to the community and region because of the take-home program.

For instance, an LLPD officer in his take-home vehicle was driving through Cheney on his way to work. He was already logged into service and in uniform when he heard a radio call of an unknown trouble at a mini mart outside of the city.

The officer was within blocks of the location and responded. He discovered a subject in the store in cardiac arrest and was able to perform CPR, which saved the person’s life.

In other specific instances, he reported faster response times, officers responding for backup when headed home after shift changes and officers making arrests while en route.

In addition, Asmus said officers are logged in and available during the driving time to and from home, but are only clocked in during scheduled shift hours.

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Making the grade

Though no state funding is allocated toward technology in schools, Washington sets basic parameters to determine the minimum standards for computers in schools. To meet state standards, a machine must have a 3 GHZ processor, 1 GB of RAM and an 8 GB hard drive. In the Central Valley School District, the hard drive capacity is not addressed because all computers have access to a network drive that allows for file storage.

Percentage of computers in each school meeting minimum state standards: CV Early Learning Center 89.09%

Splash photo by Kelly Moore

Students at Greenacres Elementary School keep the computer lab booked during the entire school day. Before recent updates to machines, GES technology coordinator Morgan Larsen said not enough machines worked reliably for an entire class to visit the lab.

Counting on Computers Upgrade at GES chips away at bigger CVSD technology issue

By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer

The scene in Greenacres Elementary School is shaping up with new technology.

In the past month, the school has started operating with an entirely new computer lab — a refreshing upgrade from the previous standard, Principal Sue Rasmussen said. But the school, like much of the entire district, isn’t out of the woods yet.

Through gifts from the Liberty Lake Kiwanis, the Spokane Valley Fire Department and the school PTSA, the school has banked more than $55,000 in the last two years for updates to technology.

“A few years ago, the PTSA was very active in promoting technology upgrades for our entire building,” GES Principal Sue Rasmussen said.

At that time, only two computers in the entire school met state standards. Since then, the PTSA has allocated every penny of its fundraising toward smart technology in each classroom — new projectors, monitors and SMART Boards.

PTSA vice president Brad McCormick said the parent organization ramped up its fundraising by supplementing usual moneymakers with special events like a fun run. The addition of certain types of technology, however, shed light on a more deeply rooted technology issue in the school.

“We were realizing the computers that were pushing the SMART Boards didn’t have enough speed and memory to be able to run them efficiently, so we started looking at some different options that would allow us to get the most for our money,” GES Assistant Principal Lindsay Ehlers said.

The minimum state standard for computers in schools requires machines to have a 3 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM and an 8 GB hard drive. By comparison, Technology Services and Career and Technical Education Director Susan Christenson said a standard new computer purchased for personal use typically comes with a 3.1 dual core processor, 4 GB of RAM and a 250 GB hard drive. When the push for new technology at GES started, only two computers at the school met the minimum state standard.

To run the SMART Boards, the school was able to order machines through Computers for Kids, a program in which prison

inmates refurbish old computers to sell to schools at a subsidized rate — $15 to $35.

The next step was to upgrade the once defunct computer lab with 30 stations operating off multi-point servers. Through the system, each server operates six monitors, and the teacher is able to check in on every student’s screen from her station.

“We had to be very fiscally and financially smart about this,” GES Technology Coordinator Morgan Larsen said. “When the time comes to upgrade the memory and hard drive, we have to do that to one computer rather than six. With the price point we were looking at, there was nothing comparable.”

Larsen said the upgrade not only reduced energy consumption by 95 percent, but it also created an instant hit among students.

“There were many times during the day when no one would even go down to the lab and kids would miss out on the opportunity to interact with technology and learning that way because the computers weren’t working,” Ehlers said. “It’s their favorite place to go. … This is what when they grow up and go out into the world and have a job, this is something that’s going to be a very important skill for them to have. It’s the digital age.”

See TECHNOLOGY, page 15

Barker High School

68.18%

South Pines Elementary

66.42%

CV Kindergarten Center

60.42%

Summit School

58.67%

Horizon Middle School

55.75%

Progress Elementary

55.41%

Central Valley High School 52.91% Ponderosa Elementary

45.38%

Greenacres Elementary

44.79%

Sunrise Elementary

43.90%

Liberty Lake Elementary

42.04%

Opportunity Elementary

41.22%

North Pines Middle School 38.95% University High School

38.31%

Bowdish Middle School

37.91%

Broadway Elementary

35.44%

Chester Elementary

34.78%

Evergreen Middle School

33.68%

McDonald Elementary

29.84%

Adams Elementary

28.47%

University Elementary

18.11%

Total number of computers in schools: 5,069 District-wide percentage of computers meeting state standards: 45.39% * The figures above do not reflect 400 computers ordered from the subsidized Computers for Kids program, which have yet to be allocated to schools.

Source: Susan Christenson, CVSD’s director of technology services and career and technical education

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Unionizing progress delayed Eligibility of certain employees will be decided by a hearing

By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer

While city employees are making the push to unionize, progress hit a snag Tuesday as negotiations on which employees would be eligible was forced to a hearing. Employees first took the necessary steps toward unionizing in late February.

“I’d say 99 percent of the time, people form unions because they want a voice in their working conditions,” Bill Keenan, a representative from Council2, the potential union, said. “The city currently creates policies and procedures for employees that dictate the work environment. Right now they have the right to change any condition of employment without the workers having a say in it.”

Mayor Steve Peterson said he has “no idea” why employees would be motivat-

ed to unionize.

To get to this stage, Keenan said a majority of the city employees first had to sign authorization cards, which are kept confidential, to prove they want to form a union. Paperwork filed with the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) in Olympia shows the proposed union included 25 employees, including finance, police support staff, community development and the library. The unit would encompass all municipal employees with the exception of police officers, directors and confidential employees. A separate bargaining unit already represents police officers.

The follow-up in the process included a teleconference Tuesday morning with city officials, the city attorney, union representatives and PERC representatives to reach an agreement on which employees would be eligible for the union, because anyone with supervisory responsibilities and confidential employees are ineligible by law.

“We’re just a small operation — we have a lot of chiefs and very few Indians,” Peterson said. “They were work-

ing off an old organizational chart from 2011. That’s changed since I came into office.”

Peterson said the teleconference lasted about 20 minutes, and no agreement was reached.

Because the eligibility list couldn’t be agreed on, Keenan said the process would be delayed about 30 days. Once a list is determined by hearing, ballots will be mailed to employees, who will have two weeks to return them. Should employees vote in favor of unionizing, certification would take place immediately thereafter.

“If they’re certified, the city is required to maintain the status quo in the workplace for the next 12 months,” Keenan said. “Any changes to the status quo would have to be negotiated.”

Keenan said Council2 currently represents employees throughout the region including city employees in Spokane Valley, Spokane, Cheney, Airway Heights and Medical Lake, as well as Spokane County employees and employees at KSPS-TV and Spokane Housing Authority.

Council reviews financial impact of additional library staff

By Kelly Moore

Splash Staff Writer

The Liberty Lake City Council reviewed budget projections Tuesday night in consideration of potential staff additions to the Municipal Library. The review came, in part, as a response to the Feb. 21 request from Library Board President John Loucks for an additional $36,000 to be added to the library’s budget to bump a current a half-time librarian to full-time and add a part-time clerk.

Finance Director RJ Stevenson presented a forecast that included the requested funding for the library and how it impacts city finances moving forward. In the forecast, the city is projected with a surplus for 2012 through 2014. Assuming all projections on the forecast hold true, beginning in 2015 a potential deficit arises.

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CVHS Sports Roundup Soccer team picks up second win The CV soccer team earned its second consecutive 2-1 victory to open the season as it defeated Mt. Spokane in overtime. The Bears struck first on a goal from senior Lucas Schneidmiller off of an assist from Chase Marshall in the 52nd minute of the game and held that lead for 20 minutes until Mt. Spokane tied it on a penalty kick in the 72nd minute. CV earned the victory in overtime as Chris Stokesbary netted the winner off of an assist from Schneidmiller.

The Bears picked up their first win on the season back on March 10 against Kamiakin High School, as Stokesbary and Isaiah Van Voorhis had goals and Schneidmiller picked up an assist.

Track teams win invitational The CV boys and girls track teams picked up team victories in the Idaho vs.

Washington Challenge that was raced in Coeur d’Alene over the past weekend. The boys team racked up 376.5 points, outdistancing second place Coeur d’Alene High School, who scored 261.5 points. The girls finished with 309 team points, also far ahead of second place Coeur d’Alene’s 234.5 points.

The boys had several top-two finishers, as Anthony Brines and Kyle LeBlanc finished one and two in the 800 meters, Corey Hunter came in second in the 1600 meter race, Drew Brown finished in second place in the 300 meter hurdles, the 4x800 relay team of Isaac Seward, Jared Seckel, Corey Hunter and Jordan Ensey crossed the line in second place, J.J. Talafili finished in first place in the shot put, Gaven Deyarmin leapt to a second place finish in the long jump and teammates Mark Seely and Ryan Scherich finished in first and second place in the triple jump.

The girls team also had multiple athletes finish in the top two spots, as Alex Moore finished in second place in the 3,200 meters, the 4x200 relay team of Madison Hovren, Ashton Turnbow, Kayla Tucker and Mariah Cunningham took first place, while the 4x400 team of Allison Jordan, Rachel Backsen, Madison Hovren and Ashton Turnbow finished in second place, Katie Wardsworth earned a second place in the discus, Mariah Cunningham won the long jump while the duo of Latasha Lofton and Molly Barnhart finished one-two in the triple jump.

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Cheer 1: Tyler Johnson, Norfolk Admirals Hockey Johnson (pictured above left), a Liberty Lake resident and center for the Admirals, was named the American Hockey League player of the week for the week ending on March 11. Johnson totaled four goals and four assists while Norfolk swept a threegame road weekend. Johnson currently ranks third among all rookies in the AHL in scoring.

Cheer 2: Brooke Gallaway, Central Valley Basketball Gallaway, a senior, was named a winter sports season award winner by the

Local team takes two tourney titles

Greater Spokane League in conjunction with the National Electrical Contractors Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The award recognizes students who demonstrate superior balance in academics, athletics and community involvement.

Cheer 3: Anthony Brommer, Central Valley Basketball Brommer, a senior, was also named a winter sports season award winner along with Gallaway. Brommer helped lead his team to a second place finish at the WIAA state basketball tournament just as Gallaway did for the girls team.

Sports Briefs 18-hole club meets Tuesday The opening day meeting for the Liberty Lake Ladies 18-Hole Golf Club is 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday at the Liberty Lake Golf Course clubhouse.

The club, which is open to new members, has shotgun starts every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call Jody Cantrell at 499-0836.

Ladies club tees off at Trailhead The Trailhead Ladies 9-Hole Golf Club is holding a continental breakfast to kick off the season on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the

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9-hole group teeing off season The Liberty Lake 9-hole Ladies golf group will hold sign-ups for the 2012 season at 9 a.m. March 29 at the Liberty Lake Golf Course clubhouse.

League play begins at 9 a.m. April 5, with sign in at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call Cheryl at 255-9498.

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The 6th grade CV Bears Drive finished their season winning two tournaments. They took first place with the Spring Classic in Spokane and first place in the Snake River Shootout in Lewiston, Idaho.The team includes Bekk Martin, Corey Quinn, Connor Whitney, Dalton Liesse, Joey Gresch, Billy Ames, Mitchell Axtell, Austin Tomlinson, Zachary Stocker, and Micah Mason. Not pictured are Coaches Kevin Stocker and Damon Liesse. (Liberty Lake residents are in bold.)

Trailhead banquet room, 1102 N. Liberty Lake Road. If weather permits, members will also play golf.

Ladies of all ability levels are welcome.

For more information, call Tammye Cameron at 208-659-7862.

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SCHEDULE MARCH 22 3:30 p.m. CV Boys Tennis at Ferris 3:30 p.m. CV Girls Tennis vs. Ferris 4 p.m. CV Baseball at Mt. Spokane 4 p.m. CV Softball at Mead

Placed first

MARCH 23 4 p.m. CV Baseball vs. Mead 4 p.m. CV Soccer at Mead MARCH 27 3:30 p.m. CV Boys Tennis at Rogers 3:30 p.m. CV Girls Tennis vs. Rogers 4 p.m. CV Baseball at Mead 4 p.m. CV Softball at Rogers MARCH 28 12:30 p.m. CV Boys Golf at Esmeralda Golf Course 12:30 p.m. CV Girls Golf at Esmeralda Golf Course 3:30 p.m. CV Boys Track at Ferris HS 3:30 p.m. CV Girls Track at Ferris HS 6:30 p.m. CV Soccer vs. Mt. Spokane MARCH 29 4 p.m. CV Baseball vs. Gonzaga Prep 4 p.m. CV Softball vs. North Central

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News Briefs Local teacher wins national honor PJ Jarvis, a physical education teacher at Opportunity Elementary School and Liberty Lake resident, was recently named National Physical Education Teacher of the Year for the elementary school level. The accolade was announced Friday by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) at a convention in Reston, Va.

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board of Modern Electric and Water Company, and I’m on the board of Fairmount Memorial Association. I just got off the board of the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce.

We’re also involved with Blessings Under the Bridge. My daughter is on the board for that, so we’ve been involved for a couple years. It’s a great deal they do. We also support Mobius, the new children’s museum and science center.

Q: That’s quite a list. What’s the motivation behind all of it?

A: I think as a business, what we want to do is be involved in things that tell who we are as people. One of my partners is really involved with the Boys and Girls Club. Our Chief Operations Officer is president of the Spokane Parks Board. We encourage all of our employees to give back to the community.

That’s important.

Q: How do you think that mentality reflects back on the business?

A: Throughout our whole construction company, it’s not about how much we can sell.

It’s about how can we help other people be successful. One of the keys to being successful is being able to help other people. That’s one of the biggest things for me right now, having gone through this downturn. We want to help people more.

Q: Did the downturn affect your business’ ability to be as involved in the community? I know a lot people had to really rein in their resources.

A: Our business dropped in half from 2008 to 2009. What

The National Physical Educator of the Year Awards are given annually in recognition of outstanding teachjarvis ing performance and the ability to motivate today's youth to participate in a lifetime of physical activity. This

award is sponsored by NASPE and Sportime, an innovator of equipment and services for physical educators. One honor each is given nationally for the elementary, middle school and high school levels.

we didn’t do was say, “we’re going to stop donating or being involved and focus only on Baker Construction and make sure it survives.” It’s been a struggle, but we’ve stayed involved. I want businesses to get better. Strictly from the entrepreneurial side, I want to be able to build more stuff. But I also want to give more back.

Q: Of all the things you’re involved in, is there one in particular that really has your heart?

A: They all do. It’s hard. I’m pretty eclectic and like everything. They all have my heart.

I’ve lived in the area for almost 40 years, and the thing that I love is the people. I love the people here — people are friendly. You shake hands with people, and you can trust them. We’re old school because our word is our bond. In Liberty Lake, it’s such a throw back. People care about each other, and they’ll help each other. I love it.

Q: What are some of the takeaways from living with that kind of “give back” mentality?

A: If I tell my sales guys to go out and sell something, they’ll sell something. But what we’ve found is that if you’re in it to help people, you end up selling 10 times more. You’re not selling them what you think they need; you’re listening and helping them solve their problems.

If I go out and really sell them what they need — sometimes we have to say, “no, you don’t need that,” and we end up selling less — but what happens is you build trust and word travels.

When you help people, they tell their friends. It’s one of the reasons we’ve been able to survive.

Q: So, I’m imagining you

have friends everywhere you go.

A: I hope so! I haven’t seen anyone try to shoot me yet today, so that’s probably a good sign. Seriously though, I hope that the organizations I’m involved with are a reflection of who I am as a person. I’m definitely not involved in those organizations for the money. It takes a tremendous amount of time, and I have a very supportive wife and family.

Q: Talking more about Baker Construction, what are some of the big projects you have going on right now?

A: We’re doing a government project building offices in Coeur d’Alene. We’ve got a kidney dialysis center going down in Winslow, Ariz. We’ve got two discount tire centers — one in Vancouver, Wash. and the other in Hillsboro, Ore. We’ve got a couple banks going down in Arizona, too. Locally, we’re working on a few remodels. We’re just glad we’re working; we’re very blessed.

Q: We’ll it sounds like you’ve got quite a few irons in the fire.

A: Oh yeah. We’re always out hustling. In this environment, you just have to stick it out and continue to work and help people.

Q: Is there a certain type of building you’re more apt to work on?

A: Anything commercial. We don’t do residential buildings, but we’ll do anything for commercial buildings, whether it’s a remodel or tenant improvement. We work in all business sectors — whether it’s office or warehouse or industrial.

Q: Well, I know at least in Liberty Lake, you’ve been the

NASPE is a 15,000-member non-profit professional association that sets the standard for practice in physical education and sport. For more information, visit www.naspeinfo.org.

STA nets TSA honor Representatives from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) were scheduled to present the Spokane Transit Authority with the “Gold Standard” award Wednesday, recognizing the highest rating a mass transit system can achieve on the agency’s most recent Baseline Assessment for Security Enhancement (BASE).

TSA’s BASE program is de-

signed to establish a security standard for individual system security programs and track progress.

Cline honored by SPU Taylor Anne Cline of Liberty Lake earned a place on Seattle Pacific University’s 2011 Autumn Quarter Dean’s List, the school announced last week. Students on the Dean's List have completed at least 12 credits and attained a 3.50 or higher grade point average.

name behind quite a few medi- Lake, and it was really a brand new city when we started over cal buildings.

A: That’s the neat thing about there. We had the opportunity our company, after 60 years to set the tone of what it was goin a place like Spokane, we’ve ing to look like. We could have just thrown up boxes, but we learned to do a little bit of everytried to do things with a kind thing. If there’s something being of craftsman style. It tells, really, built, you better know how to who Liberty Lake is and who do it and do it well. We’re very we are as people. We took that good in the medical sector, but it responsibility seriously, to kind took a while to break into. That’s of set the tone for that entry to been a good market for us, but the city. if someone wants to build someQ: Do you have any plans for thing like an RV center, we did the business moving forward? all of the RV stuff out in Liberty A: Our goal is to be the very Lake too. We also did F5, which is a very high-tech kind of busi- best contract we can be. Our strategic plan at one time was to ness. It’s a pretty good mix. be a $100 million company, and Q: Is there a particular deI still think we can be that. We velopment in Liberty Lake you got set back, but I’m so proud of are proud of? the people I work with. They are A: Oh, we’re proud of allwww.libertylakesplash.com our so awesome. I’m so thankful, bework, but we were very fortu- cause our business would not be nate we think to have been able a success without our partners to develop Liberty Lake Com- and our great employees. I’m so mons. It’s the entry to Liberty thankful.

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Providence Health plans LL move From staff reports

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Providence Health and Services, owner of Providence Health Care Eastern Washington, signed a lease for office space at the MeadowWood Technology Campus in Liberty Lake, 24100 E. Mission Ave. The 32,000 square foot space will house billing functions for Providence Health and Services.

Providence will begin renovating space immediately, with plans for occupancy

by August or September, a company press release said.

The company announced plans in December to consolidate its revenue cycle management from three service centers in Spokane, Renton, Wash., and Portland, Ore., to two centers in Portland and

the Spokane area.

The move will result in 250 revenuecycle employees located in Liberty Lake.

The plan to add another 150 employees in the Spokane office required the move to a larger facility.

Providence plans to begin filling new jobs this fall and continue in 2013. The consolidated service center will eventually include a variety of billing functions for Providence services in Washington, Oregon and Montana.

Providence decided to expand its operations in Spokane in part because of the variety of health care ministries located in Eastern Washington, including Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital and Providence Holy Family Hospital, long-term care facilities

and home health services, and a growing medical group of more than 160 physicians.

In addition to accessibility to its Inland Northwest customer base, Spokane’s available labor, technology and community resources, its transportation, and available business space made Spokane a favorable location for the service center. Its five universities and highly qualified workforce were additional considerations, a Providence press release said.

In Eastern Washington, the Providence Health Care regional network consists of 11 health care organizations working together to provide coordinated health and human services for Inland Northwest residents. For more information, visit www.phc.org.

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WELL mixer today The Women Executives of Liberty Lake will hold a fashion show and charity benefit mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today, March 22, at George Gee Porsche, 21502 E. George Gee Ave. The event will include a fashion show featuring Kika Paprika Clothing and Miche Bags, networking, vendor booths, prizes and light appetizers. Organizers will also be collecting new and gently used cosmetic and beauty products to benefit Project Beauty Share.

The fashion show will start at 6:15 p.m.

Admission is free. For more information, call 230-4703.

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Andrean Accounting hosts book signing Andrean Accounting is hosting a book signing with local author, Michael Mann, at Twisp Café and Coffee House, 23505 E Appleway Ave., from 3-5 p.m. March 24.

Mann’s book, Kairos Letters, will be available for purchase for $12. For each book that is purchased, Andrean Accounting will donate a copy to women inmates. eBooks are also available for download at www.tatepublishing.com Light appetizers will be served and beer and wine are available for purchase.

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Realtor earns new designation Spokane-area realtor and Liberty Lake Resident Marilyn Dhaenens was recently awarded the Certified Residential Specialist Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.

Realtors who receive the designation have completed advanced coursework and demonstrated professional expertise Dhaenens in their field. Fewer than 4 percent of realtors nationwide have earned the credential, a Windermere Real Estate press release said.

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Itron Inc. announced last month that the City of Malang’s water utility in East Java, Indonesia, selected Itron’s commercial and industrial advanced metering infrastructure to effectively monitor its distribution network and improve water resource management. The solution will help the utility provider reduce nonrevenue water through real-time data logging and pressure detection on each meter. The implementation of the system is scheduled to be completed in May, an Itron press release said.

The utility serves more than 800,000 people in a major urban area. Itron is providing an end-to-end solution that will monitor its distribution network at 39 district metering points to help identify potential areas of unusual consumption and network losses using enhanced leak detection capabilities, real-time consumption data and text message alerts.

The solution will also help prevent clogging problems from particles in the water that could potentially stop meters from running properly, Itron said.

“We’re honored that the company’s confidence in Itron’s solutions is expanding our relationship,” Itron vice president of water marketing Gavin Van Tonder said in the press release. “Significant projects for utilities like this one continue to demonstrate that Itron delivers complete solutions that help utilities make smarter decisions about managing water and energy resources.”

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TECHNOLOGY Continued from page 10

All in all, the computer lab upgrades cost about $7,600. Adding to funds raised by the PTSA, the Liberty Lake Kiwanis donated $3,500, The Raja Market, 18709 E. Appleway Ave., donated $500, and the Spokane Valley Firefighters Benevolent Association donated 10 commercialgrade surge protectors.

But the school leaders’ dreams don’t stop there. More than half the school’s computers still don’t meet the state standards. Eventually, Rasmussen said, the next phase of technology upgrades at GES would be updating computers in all 25 classrooms with the multi-point servers.

“Obviously, that’s not something we can do in one year, but that is the dream — our long term goal,” Larsen said. “It’s about the kids and what they need and looking toward the future. We’re so appreciative and hope to continue pursuing our goal with community support.”

The district-wide picture Despite the support behind the GES upgrades, Christenson said the district’s technology infrastructure isn’t quite keeping up with the times.

“We do our best, but as a district we are behind with our technology,” Christen-

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The updated computer lab at Greenacres Elementary School consists of 30 stations operated off multi-point servers. The upgrades were made possible by donations from the GES PTSA, the Liberty Lake Kiwanis, Raja Market and the Spokane Valley Firefighters Benevolent Association. son said. “There’s no question about it.”

Technology funding throughout the district is included in each school’s

A big ‘thank you’ Greenacres Elementary School assistant principal Lindsay Ehlers, principal Sue Rasmussen and technology coordinator Morgan Larsen presented a big thank you card from the Greenacres Elementary School to LL Kiwanis representatives Linda Dockrey (far left) and Pat Dockrey (far right) for their donation towards technology at the school at the CVSD board meeting March 12.

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“building budget,” something of a general fund for each school. CVSD Public Information Officer Melanie Rose said principals often work to save up any technology funding year-by-year to make an eventual purchase. Because technology isn’t considered to be part of basic education, none of it is funded through the state, Rose said.

In the CVSD, official technology funding comes from levy dollars, but the most consistent source of technology funding is the fundraising of parent organizations or charitable groups.

“What you run into as a district though is some inequities that way,” Christenson said. “When you have the majority of it coming in as donations, right now that’s the nature of the funding.”

In the meantime, Christenson said the district is working on a long-range plan to solve technology issues. A technology advisory committee is reviewing the current situation, making recommendations for ways to be more consistent and creat-

ing a vision for the future.

“What we’re going to run into is how to put those policies in place when you don’t have a regular revenue source,” Christenson said.

In the neighboring West Valley School District, voters support a separate facility and technology improvement levy in addition to the basic maintenance and operations levy. The levy collects $500,000 annually for modernization and upgrades of technology and computer systems for instruction and operations and other capital project expenditures.

“I can’t say that we’d do that because we have a lot of other needs as well,” Christenson explained. “We have crowding issues in some of our schools, and the capital facilities bonds have been denied several times. You have to really think about what is important to our community, our voters, our parents and what are they willing to support. There’s definitely a need, but what will they be interested in supporting? Right now, we don’t know.”

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Letters to the Editor A report on my first 75 days The first quarter is almost behind us.

Over these months, I have focused on quantifying and understanding the city’s financial situation for 2012 and beyond, reviewed and met with others on capital projects which will provide benefits for our city and have done an extensive search for a new city administrator who will help us accomplish our future objectives. Being able to take opportunities like this to brief you on my vision and how it will fulfill our needs enhances the process of open and transparent government.

Our motto for this administration is, “Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.” It’s a guide that empowers those who work for you to provide efficient, effective and friendly service as we grow our community. It reinforces our mission statement to, “Provide services with integrity by developing a partnership with residents and businesses, which focuses on quality of life, environment and economic vitality.” Hold us accountable to these powerful statements.

My vision of Liberty Lake is of a special community, Spokane County’s premier address. It’s a community that reflects our priorities of being safe, clean and green, a wonderful place to live, work and play. You are the fabric that holds our vibrant community together and embodies the goodwill, good neighbors, trails, parks and places to meet and exceptional community activities that we all seek.

What can you expect from the city? We are analyzing spending from a very global perspective. While some question a dollar item of spending, we are focused on yearly and community savings and increasing community benefit. While some question the dollars on capital improvements, we

are focused on the outstanding community benefits they will bring. While some question why we have not done a safety improvement at Mission and Harvard, I am pleased to report that our work with WSDOT this past month should help address it this year.

We are trying to respond to your needs quickly, efficiently and forthright. I want to thank The Splash for covering our meetings and reporting the information to you, but to answer your questions directly, please call me on my cell (990-0509) or at City Hall.

You are especially invited to City Council meetings to address your support or concerns to our Council. Plan to attend our open house March 28 to view and comment on the current Civic Center plans.

I am humbled and proud to be working for you. Thanks for making Liberty Lake a very special place.

Steve Peterson

Mayor, City of Liberty Lake

Support women, not bullies Keep your stinking hands off women!

Understand?

Each of you who bully my wife and daughters, my mother, sisters, relatives, friends and fellow Americans. You whose words focus on jobs and the economy while your actions focus on controlling female sexuality. You who preach against government regulation while creating new intrusive laws increasing government intervention in the most private and personal of women’s choices. You who say the problem is contraception while facts and science credit birth control for causing historic lows in unwanted pregnancies and related issues like abortion. You who lie about Obama care requiring use of contraceptives when in

fact the law simply guarantees women have the options. Hear this: Women should have these options and decide for themselves.

least of all an elected representative who threatens women with invasive, anachronistic, embarrassing government regulations.

I’m Catholic, independent and support women, not bullies. Nobody likes a bully,

Tom Agnew

Liberty Lake

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“Keeping in mind these are just projections and we’re three years out, we would have to react to something like this if everything on this forecast held true,” Stevenson said.

Council member Cris Kaminskas voiced concern over the projections, noting the inclusion of the utility tax revenue through 2018.

“We’ve said from the very beginning that the utility tax was meant to be a kind of band aid,” Kaminskas said. “We have a responsibility to the citizens to get rid of that.”

Schuler echoed her sentiment, saying she had a hard time agreeing to additional staffing at the library. She cited comparisons to other regional libraries

based on personal research.

A memo to the Council from Stevenson also noted that citizens outside the City of Liberty Lake that are part of the Spokane County Library District are being assessed the full pay levied property taxes at a rate of 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, while Liberty Lake residents pay 43 cents per $1,000. He said the rate has decreased over the years due to rising property values.

No Council decisions were made on the matter.

In other business: • Representatives from Canfield Insurance Association of Washington presented information on risk management programs available to the city.

• Stevenson told the Council the util-

ity tax rebate program refunded a total of $231 to area seniors. He also noted the income limits in the program – determined as 50 percent of the median income for the area – actually reflected what HUD considers “very low income.” Low income is considered to be 80 percent of the area median income.

An amendment to the ordinance establishing the program will be drafted for Council consideration.

• An open house will be held at City Hall March 28 to discuss information on the city civic center proposed as a development on the city’s 6.4 acre lot at Appleway Avenue and Signal Road. No time for the event was given. Call the city at 755-6700 for more information.

• The April 3 City Council meeting was canceled, and the next meeting is scheduled for April 17.

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local Lens/News/Community

Splash Travels

Safeway employees awarded scholarships

Share your snapshots for The Splash’s photo page.

E-mail editor@ libertylakesplash. com with scenes from around town, community events and Splash Travels.

Kelsey Glynn (left) and Mallory Dumais, both Liberty Lake Safeway employees, each received a $1,000 college scholarship from the local Safeway Federal Credit Union. Here they pose with store manager Dan DiCiccio.

Liberty Lake residents Mark, John and Chan (not pictured) visited Monaco last week during a spring break trip.

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BRIEFS

For more information, call Nick Nickoloff at 928-8290.

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FOPP scholarships available

brary, 23123 E. Mission Ave., from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Beginners are welcome. For more information, e-mail Tracey Garza at tjgarza33@yahoo.com.

Friends of Pavillion Park is now accepting scholarship applications for the 20122013 academic year. The organization is offering five $500 individual scholarships, a $500 President’s Award and a $1,500 Elmer Schneidmiller Community Leadership Award. Liberty Lake residents — or children and grandchildren of Liberty Lake residents — are eligible.

For an application and complete qualifications and descriptions of the awards, visitwww.pavillionpark.org/scholarships.

The application deadline is April 30. For more information, e-mail David Himebaugh at davidh@pavillionpark.org.

Friends looking for members, planning annual Spring Tea The Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal Library are looking for new board members while planning the group’s annual fundraiser, the Spring Tea. Details of the event are pending, but it will held on April 28. For more information about the group or to consider a board membership, attend a monthly meeting, held at 6 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month at Liberty Lake Municipal Library.

Alzheimer’s workshop planned for Tuesday The Inland Northwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will present “Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease,” a free workshop by Interim Executive Director Mark Havens, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Guardian Angel Homes, 23102 E. Mission Ave. For more information, call 893-9300.

Kiwanis scholarships available The Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation is seeking candidates for its 2012 scholarships. Applications are available at high school counseling offices or online at www.libertylakekiwanis.org. The scholarship application is due March 31.

The scholarships are the result of fundraisers held throughout the year as well as contributions from individuals, which can be made to the 501c3 Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 384, Liberty Lake, WA 99019.

City offers tax rebate Low-income senior or low-income disabled residents living within the city limits of Liberty Lake may qualify for a rebate of the utility taxes they paid in 2011.

For more information, go to www.libertylakewa.gov or call the city treasurer at 755-6720.

City hosts Senior Lunch The Senior Lunch Program in Liberty Lake is served Mondays and Wednesdays.

Seniors age 60 and older are invited at 11 a.m. at Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. The recommended donation is $3.50.

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Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. Guests are welcome to learn more about Toastmasters, gain confidence in public speaking in a safe environment and develop better communication skills.

For more information, contact Debbie Louthan at 255-9668.

second and fourth Wednesday of each month at noon in the upstairs meeting room at Barlow’s Restaurant, 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane.

Lions Club welcomes attendees

For a complete list of community briefs, visit www.libertylakesplash.com.

The Liberty Lake Lions Club meets the

Don’t miss it! Sunday, April 1st What’s being auctioned off:

Over $100,000 in merchandise already consigned from many individuals including a large inventory of custom-made tack and saddles from H bar Saddlery. Just imagine, everything you would find in a tack shop; if it’s used on or around a horse it will be there.

Over 60 western saddles (roping, ranch, barrel, silver show, pleasure, youth, pony); over 100 bridles, headstalls & halters, etc., Plus lots of custom-made tack and one-of-a-kind items. To be sold to the highest bidder, piece by piece!

Terms of Sale: Cash, all major credit cards, ATM & debit. Sorry NO checks!

Consignments Being Accepted and Added Daily We are accepting new and used equipment for consignment. If you have stuff that you haven’t used in years, this will be a great opportunity to turn it into cash. If you bring it, we can sell it.

Library offers story times Children’s story times are offered at Liberty Lake Municipal Library on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at various times.

Crafts for kids ages 5 and up are also offered Saturdays at 1 p.m.

For more details, call 232-2510 or go to www.youseemore.com/libertylake.

Toastmasters seeking members Liberty Lake Toastmasters meets weekly from 5:45 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the

The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Tony Cheshier at 927-2193 or cheshierll@aol.com.

Accepting day of auction consignment at 11:00 A.M. Preview: Day of auction at 12:00 P.M. Starting at 1:00 P.M. at the

Sons of Norway

Call for more info (406) 205-1655 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd., Spokane, WA

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Advertising deadlines In order to be considered for the following Thursday’s Splash: • CLASSIFIED ADS must be received by noon Monday.

• DISPLAY AD COPY must be received by noon Friday.

• DISPLAY ADS (CAMERA-READY) must be received by noon Monday.

• INSERTS must be received at least 9 days in advance.

• LEGAL ADS must be received by noon Monday.

Placing classifieds Classifieds must be placed online at www.libertylakesplash.com or in person at 2310 N. Molter Road, Suite 305. Ads are not accepted by phone, e-mail, fax or postal mail.

Advertising inquiries Display, insert or legal ad inquiries can be made by phone at 242-7752 or e-mail at adver se@libertylakesplash.com.

Advertising integrity Inaccurate or decep ve adver sing is never knowingly accepted. Complaints about adver sers should be made in wri ng to the Be er Business Bureau and to adver se@libertylakesplash.com. The Splash is not responsible for the content of or claims made in ads.

AUTOMOBILES Utility trailer: 7.5 ft metal box, wood side rails. 6:50 x 16 tires. Tongue swivel jack, heavy duty axle. Excellent condition, $550, ph: 255-6129.

BULLETIN BOARD retired drummer wanted for non-profit country band.

For info 226-3269.

Spokane Valley Writers Group meets at the Liberty Lake Library on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 5:30 to 8:00. Beginners welcome. For more information email tjgarza33@yahoo.com.

VENDORS WANTED!!

Word of Life Community Church 2012 Spring Craft Fair. 10 x 10 booth space is only $25 for two days, in May. Email smomentsandevents@gmail. com for more information.

EVENTS Spokane Coin & Stamp Show. Spokane Valley, Center Place, 2426 N Discovery Place. March 31st - April 1st, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm, Admission $2. Information, call 509-595-0435.

SPRING BREAK WORKSHOPS at The Art Chalet for kids (ages 5-15). Mon. April 2nd: ‘Mermaids & Sea Creatures’(1-3:30p.m.), Tues. April 3rd: ‘Sunsets & Tropical Scenes’ (10-12:30p.m.), Wed. April 4th:’Horses & Unicorns’(1-3:30p.m.), Thurs. April 5th: Paint your own Pet (or stuffed pet)(10-12:30p.m.), and Fri. April 6th: ‘Your Choice’ (10-12:30p.m.) All workshops are $28 each. You can choose: watercolor, pastels, acrylics on canvas ($5 extra) or watercolor pencils. Call: 255-9600 or go to: www.theartchalet.com.

classifieds FOR RENT Business space: Have you outgrown your home office? Do you want to take lunch breaks, swim, leisurely work breaks at the lake? Then rent this business space. 700 sq feet, $520/mth, 255-9388.

Liberty Lake home for rent - $1195/3-bedroom. 2000 sq/ft. 23225 Maxwell. Call 509-251-2446.

FURNITURE Oak entertainment center: Excellent condition, like new! 7.5 feet wide, 6.3 feet tall, 21 inches deep. No veneer or laminate, interior glass shelving, sliding wood shelves, CD/DVD storage on sliders. Paid $2,000, selling for $999! Downsizing, so must sell. Must see to appreciate! If interested email newlak51@gmail.com or call 509-995-0705.

Sofa - Very nice 7’ Broyhill. Rich medium gold color with 2 coordinating pillows, $300. Call 509255-1444.

Wood bunk beds for sale, $100. Contact 255-6869 or email kel3119@msn.com for photo.

GARAGE SALES WASHINGTON STATE QUILTERS Washington State Quilters Yard Sale, Saturday March 31, 2012, 8:00am11:30am, West Central Community Center 1603 North Belt, Spokane, Wa. Quilting related items.

HELP WANTED MEADOWWOOD GOLF COURSE Kitchen staff. Flexible hours. Full-time, part-time openings available. Over 21 please. Call for interview after 3/15/2012. 255-9146, ask for Mo.

LOST & FOUND Found: Sigma Sport bike calculator. Found on the street at the corner of Liberty Lake Dr and Appleway.

Call 255-9191 to identify.

MISC. FOR SALE Craftsman 10” tablesaw and router with table and accessories. Used very little. $425 OBO. Call 509-9247582.

New Nook tablet, 16G with case, $200. 509-230-6097 or 509-473-9353.

SNOW BLOWER USED TWICE. Yard Machine 21” summet series. Org $499, sell $249. 255-5040.

RECREATION 2010 Tomberlin LSV street legal golf cart; metallic paint, special wheels and tires, under 2 hours use, like new, $7,500. Call Ben at 893-0027 (h) or 220-2845 (c).

BEGINNER GUITAR LESSONS Teaching cheap beginner guitar lessons to young adults/kids. Reading music, music theory and technique! Call Seth for more info, 509-481-0236.

CAN I BE OF HELP I am seeking part time employment in the Liberty Lake area. I have 30 years bookkeeping experience, have been a bank teller for 6 years, rented cars, waited tables, cleaned private homes. I have excellent references. How may I help you? 208-659-5538 or cabinridge3336@yahoo.com.

HEINZ PAINTING & HANDYMAN BBB accredited, hardworking, honest and on time. Ask how to get 10% off. Free estimates, call today! Dave Heinz, 509-953-8093. Licensed, bonded & insured, Heinzph924bw. Many satisfied LL customers.

Home repairs, large or small. Minor plumbing, fences, bathroom remodels and more. References available.

Let me finish your “honey-do’s”, 869-3062. Paulman Services, Paulms*991bt.

LAWNMOWER REPAIR Joel’s Lawnmower Repair. Servicing all makes and models of riding and walk-behind lawnmowers, garden tillers and most power equipment. Pickup and delivery available.

Factory Trained Technician. Licensed and insured. Call 924-5396. M-F 10-6, Sat 9-12, Closed Sundays.

MOST LAWNS MOWED FOR $20 Most lawns qualify. Price changes if I haul clippings or it hasn’t been maintained. Call Steve at 509-329-8243.

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION

$1255: Available April 1st. 4-bed, 2-bath, 2200 sqf family home. Huge deck, big yard, AC, brand new high eff furnace, power vent gas ht water, family and living room, den/office, huge fenced back yard. Call 509-4779077 or text 509-768-4740.

A-1 WHITE DUSTER Housecleaning, give yourself a treat and have your house cleaned. Reliable, trustworthy and reasonable rates. Weekly and biweekly. Please call Jamie at 509-892-3594 or cell 208661-5535.

ATTEND COLLEGE online from home. Medical, Business, Criminal Justice, Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 866-483-4429, www.

CenturaOnline.com.

EVENTS-FESTIVALS

ANNOUNCE your festival for only pennies. Four weeks to 2.7 million readers statewide for about $1,000. Call Josh at The Splash at 242-7752 or 1-206-634-3838 for more details.

FINANCIAL

LOCAL PRIVATE INVESTOR loans money on real estate equity. I loan on houses, raw land, commercial property and property development. Call Eric at 800-563-3005, www.fossmortgage.com.

FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $3997 - Make and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension.

In stock ready to ship. Free Info/DVD: www.

NorwoodSawmills.com, 1-800-578-1363 Ext. 300N.

HELP WANTED

DRIVERS - Daily pay! Home-time choices: Express lanes 7/on-7/off. 14/on-7/off, Weekly. full and part-time. New trucks! CDL-A, 3 months recent experience required.

800-414-9569, www.driveknight.com.

DRIVER - New to trucking? Your new career starts now!

0$ tuition cost, no credit check, great pay and benefits.

Short employment commitment required. 866-3064115, www.joinCRST.com.

NATIONAL NUTRITION Company seeking local reps for placement of Immune Health Newspapers in high traffic locations. Excellent income potential with residuals. Call today, 800-808-5767.

LEGAL SERVICES

DIVORCE $135. $165 with children. No court appearances. Complete preparation. Includes, custody, support, property division and bills. BBB member. 503772-5295, www.paralegalalternatives.com, divorce@ usa.com.

All types of tile, laminate and carpet. Many references. Buy materials direct. Call Larry and Lillie, 924-4954.

Remodeling contractor: Licensed and bonded, Peterc*152re. 24 years experience, references. Decks, patios, garages, roofing, sheetrock taping and texturing, minor plumbing. All your remodeling needs.

Better Business approved. Call Bruce, 710-4541.

SPOKANE AERIAL CLASSES STARTING APRIL 9TH! Register now for the next session. Experience the beauty and strength of aerial arts! www.spokaneaerial.com

STATEWIDE REACH 2.7 MILLION READERS: The Splash participates in a statewide classified ad program that allows classified advertisers to submit ads for publication in more than 130 community publications throughout Washington. $255 buys 1,180,746 circulation and 2,715,700 readers.

For more information, contact Josh Johnson at 242-7752 or josh@libertylakesplash.com.

ADOPTION

ADOPT - California music executive, close-knit family, beaches, sports, playful pup, unconditional love awaits 1st miracle baby. Expenses paid, 1-800-561-9323.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE PROPOSED FRANCHISE ORDINANCE NO. 199 — SUMMARY Ordinance No. 199 will grant the right of franchise to Avista Corporation for distribution of Gas in the City of Liberty Lake for a ten-year term. The Franchise does not convey any rights to Avista to provide services outside the Franchise Area. Avista agrees to meet accepted industry standards in carrying out any regulatory requirements of state and federal agencies and comply with all applicable laws and regulations, whether now or hereafter enacted.

The City shall have the right to make and enforce reasonable rules and regulations pertaining to the conduct of Avista’s business.

Excavation areas must be fully restored. 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. Upon the City’s request, Avista shall relocate its Facilities in the Franchise Area. Avista may operate and maintain its Facilities in the Franchise Area including the use of an integrated vegetation management program. If, at any time, the City shall vacate any Franchise Area, such vacation shall be subject to reservation of a perpetual easement in favor of Avista for operating and maintaining the Facilities of Avista. In the event Avista abandons and permanently ceases use of any of its Facilities within the Franchise Area, Avista shall remove such Facilities only if required by the Federal Department of Transportation or City code, at its sole cost and expense. So long as provided by RCW 35.21.860, The City may not impose a franchise fee upon Avista, except a fee as provided in RCW 35.21.860 that recovers from Avista actual administrative expenses incurred by the City as outlined in subsections 12.1.(i), (ii), and (iii) of Ordinance No. 199. Avista acknowledges that the City is authorized to impose certain taxes upon Avista and that nothing shall exempt Avista from payment of such taxes lawfully imposed by the City. The City does not waive any rights with respect to the Franchise Area of the

See LEGALS, page 19

Index of advertisers Delivered free to every business and residence in the greater Liberty Lake area, The Splash is possible because of its advertisers. Following are the local advertisers in this week’s Splash. Please consider them when offering your patronage.

20/20 WINDOW WASHING

FOR RENT

CAREER TRAINING

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION Clean non-smoking van, Liberty Lake area - (GEG) Spokane International Airport, $40 each way, reservations accepted, 509-270-3115, Tom’s Taxi.

SERVICES Window cleaning/power washing/gutter cleaning.

Liberty Lake resident. Residential and commercial services. Very competitive, satisfaction guarantee. Free estimates, 638-8275 (ask about the limited time free “spring special” power wash).

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Andrean Accounting 6 Avista 7 Bundle Bean Boutique 4 Clark’s Tire & Automotive 3 Flex Ability Fitness, Tracy Carter 7 Good Samaritan Society Spokane Valley 11 Guardian Angel Homes 8 Hathaway MD Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics 6 Healthy Living Liberty Lake 11

Highlands Day Spa 7 Lakeside Vision PLLC 9 Liberty Lake Family & Sports Medicine 6 Liberty Lake Family Dentistry 3 Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District 8 Mollie Thola, Golf Instructor 2 North Idaho Dermatology - Stephen Craig MD 8 Northern Quest Resort & Casino 3 R’n R RV 7

Rockwood Health System Sleep City Spokane Valley Cosmetic Laser Center Tack & Saddle Farm Auction Take Shape for Life Tree Specialists Valley Christian School K-12 Valley Hospital Valley Hospital

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POLICE Continued from page 6

15, LLPD stopped a vehicle at Appleway Avenue and Liberty Lake Road for a seat belt violation. During contact, the officer noted a smell of alcohol on the subject.

When asked, the driver told the officer he had some scotch 15 minutes prior to being stopped. The subject was detained for investigation of DUI. During the testing process, it was determined the subject’s blood-alcohol level was below the legal limit, and he was given a ride to his residence.

• Assist — At 3:15 a.m. March 16, LLPD was requested to assist the Spokane Valley Police Department with a domestic violence incident involving a gun call at the 200 block of South Sullivan Road.

• Suspended license — A 28-year-old Post Falls man was arrested at 11 a.m.

March 19 at Appleway Avenue and Swing Lane for driving with a suspended license.

His vehicle was initially stopped for expired registration.

• Outstanding warrant — A 43-yearold Spokane man was arrested at 5:35 p.m. March 16 at Appleway Avenue and Liberty Lake Road for an outstanding arrest warrant. While on patrol, an officer observed the subject hitchhiking in the area of Harvard Road and Interstate 90.

The subject was walking out into traffic causing vehicles to swerve around him. As the officer approached, the subject began to walk away. The subject was contacted, and the officer identified the subject, determined he had an outstanding arrest warrant, and booked him into the county jail.

• Dispute — At 7 p.m. March 16, LLPD was dispatched to a neighborhood dispute at the 22800 block of East Country Vista Drive. It was reported that neighbors were yelling at each other. Officers contacted the subjects and determined no crime occurred. The apartment complex manager was contacted and advised of the dispute.

LEGALS Continued from page 18 City under this Franchise. The City may direct Avista to resolve or eliminate any conditions or operations that endanger any person or create liability to the City. Upon request, Avista shall provide its emergency response plans and procedures and provide the City with periodic updates in addition to coordinating emergency management preparedness with emergency City personnel. Avista 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 April 17, 2012, the anticipated date of the final reading of Ordinance No. 199 before the Liberty Lake City Council during its regularlyscheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive.

The City of Liberty Lake Police Department is accepting applications for volunteer Reserve Police Officers. Applicants must be 21 years of age, have a high school diploma, possess a valid Washington driver’s license, and have no criminal convictions. The applicant must be willing to serve the community by volunteering a minimum of 20 hours per month. Applications are available at the city’s website or at Liberty Lake City Hall. The deadline for receiving applications is March 30th, 2012. For additional information contact Officer Brad Deines at bdeines@libertylakewa.gov.

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News/classifieds • Malicious mischief — At 12:10 a.m.

March 17, LLPD was dispatched to the 2300 block of North Madson Road for a malicious mischief incident. The hotel manager reported that guests had damaged hallway lights during a fight at a party earlier in the evening. During the disturbance, several subjects were asked to leave the hotel. When the manager contacted the subject responsible for the room, she stated she would pay for all the damage caused. However, when the complainant went to process the credit card on file for the responsible person, the card was denied. Officers checked the room and noticed more damages.

• Suspended license — A 42-year-old Spokane woman was arrested at 3 p.m.

March 17 at Harvard Road and Euclid Avenue for driving with a suspended license.

• DUI — A 24-year-old Greenacres man was arrested at 12:50 a.m. March 18 at

Appleway Avenue and Broadway Avenue for DUI. His vehicle was initially stopped for a speeding violation.

• DUI — A 25-year-old Liberty Lake man was arrested at 2:35 a.m. March 18 at the 25000 block of Appleway Avenue for DUI. His vehicle was initially stopped for a stop sign violation.

• Suspended license — A 25-year-old Greenacres man was arrested at 6:30 p.m.

March 18 at Mission Avenue and Drummond Road for driving with a suspended license.

• Suspended license — A 28-year-old Spokane Valley man was arrested at 6:36 p.m. March 17 at Appleway Avenue and Molter Road for driving with a suspended license. The vehicle was initially stopped for having switched license plates.

• Suspended license — A 24-year-old Spokane man was arrested at 9:50 a.m.

March 17 at Harvard Road and Indiana Av-

enue for driving with a suspended license.

Calls for service Agency assist 1 Citizen assist 2 Citizen dispute 1 Domestic violence 2 DUI 4 Failure to appear 1 Fraud 1 Juvenile problem 1 Malicious mischief 1 Traffic offense 4 Welfare check 2

Citations Licenses and plates required 3 Attach of plate to vehicle 2 License carried 1 Driving with suspended license 5 Liability insurance 3 Speeding 8 DUI 3

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Rockwood Liberty Lake Clinic (1)

Rockwood Urgent Care Center (2)

1326 N. Stanford Lane

(formerly Valley FirstCare)

509.755.6760

1431 N. Liberty Lake Rd., Suite B 509.342.3990

SERVICES: » Family Medicine » Internal Medicine » Pediatrics » Physical Therapy » On-site lab and x-ray capabilities HOURS: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SERVICES: » Diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries » On-site lab and x-ray capabilities HOURS: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Weekends, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Closed holidays