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Bob and Barbara Gamble may be retired, but that doesn’t mean they’ve slowed down. Barbara Gamble is an avid gardener, and Bob Gamble splits his time as a director on three nonprofit service boards. With such active roles in the community, it’s no wonder they were selected as grand marshals for this year’s Fourth of July Parade.

The Splash recently sat down with the longtime Liberty Lake residents to learn a little more about what has kept them going over the years and how things have changed since they located to the area in the 1960s.

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Bob: We’re very pleased. It was a pleasant surprise.

Q: What all goes along with that designation?

A: Bob: We just ride in the golf cart at the parade.

Q: Have you perfected your wave yet?

A: Bob: (laughing) No, we’re still working on it.

Bob and Barbara Gamble Age: 84 and 79

Married: 54 years

Family: Three grown children, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild

Favorite pastimes: Gardening, traveling

Favorite destination: Mediterranean cruise in the Greek islands

Q: Well, I know you guys are lifelongcommitted volunteers in this community.

What all have you been involved in over the years?

A: Bob: My wife, Barbara, headed up the Stepping Stone daycare for the church.

Barbara: I was volunteering as a Sunday school teacher, and then they asked me to start a childcare. So we had meetings on that and it was started in 1975. It’s been there for 32 years, and it’s still running.

Q: What was the need for that when you worked to get it off the ground?

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Community Briefs Support group hosts speaker Different Not Less, a support group for families affected by neurological disorders, is hosting a guest speaker at 6:30 p.m. today (June 30). An adult with autism will host an informative question-and-answer session in the meeting room at the Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. The focus of the group is sharing resources and experiences, building friendships, raising community awareness and providing support for families with children affected by high-functioning neurological disorders such Asperger's Syndrome, attention deficit, Tourette Syndrome and obsessive compulsive.

This meeting is for adults only. To RSVP or ask questions, contact 230-6771 or anna@aquaticroots.com.

Radio show recorded live at Rockin’ B Ranch On July 3, The Rockin’ B Ranch Grassroots and Gospel Music Hour, a concert recorded live for later radio broadcast, will feature the house band and special guest The Wylie Family Band.

The event celebrates talented, emerging musical groups in the Inland Northwest who currently perform gospel, bluegrass and other forms of folk and grassroots music. The seasoned house band performers join with the guest musicians to present a multi-faceted hour of music and

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Box office doors open at 4:30 p.m. July 3, and everyone must be seated by 5:15. The show starts at 5:30. Tickets are $5. For information, call 509-891-9016.

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Boat volunteer needed July 4

JUNE 30 Noon: Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary meeting, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave.

The Liberty Lake Fourth of July fireworks committee is looking for a boat owner to volunteer to tow the fireworks barge before the show around 6:30 p.m. and after the display.

For more information, call Denise Coyle at 255-6837 or 951-2114.

JULY 4 Noon: Fourth of July parade followed by after party, Alpine Shores neighborhood 7:30 : Men in the Making concert at Pavillion Park, followed by fireworks on lake

Free story time, support group held at local business

JULY 5 7 p.m.: Liberty Lake City Council meeting, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive

A free story time is held each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Lollipop Lemondrop, 23129 E Mission Ave. A complimentary lactation/new mom support group also meets at the store on Thursdays at noon.

For more information, e-mail info@lollipoplemondrop.com.

CV class of 1991 holds reunion A 20-year reunion will be held for the Central Valley High School class of 1991 July 22-24. A variety of activities will be held at various locations throughout the weekend.

For more information or to register, go to http://cvhs1991reunion.eventbrite.com/.

JULY 6 6:45 a.m.: Liberty Lake Kiwanis meeting, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive 10:30 a.m.-noon: Spokane Valley’s Mindful Mamas, City Hall’s Little House, 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, LLSWD building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. 6:30 p.m.: SCOPE meeting, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive

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Free upcoming events in Liberty Lake’s parks: Dusk Saturday at Pavillion Park: Showing of “The Lion King” The G-rated animated film from 1994 tells the story of a lion who flees into exile after believing he killed his father but later finds his identity as the future king.

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The PG-rated film is the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner’s son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father’s wishes.

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Police Report The following incidents, arrests, calls for service and citations were reported by the Liberty Lake Police Department June 20-27.

Incidents and arrests: • Two-car accident — At 8:45 a.m. June 22, LLPD responded to a two-car injury accident at the intersection of Appleway Avenue and Signal Road. The at-fault driver was stopped at a stop sign then pulled out in front of the other vehicle traveling east on Appleway Avenue. The at-fault driver was issued an infraction for failure to yield right of way.

• Garage burglary — At 9:15 p.m.

June 22, LLPD responded to a report of a garage burglary at the 23000 block of East Broadway Avenue. The complainant reported that sometime since June 20, unknown suspects entered the garage and took a $300 unicycle and a $1,500 custom bicycle. There were no signs of forced entry.

• Suspended license — A 31-year-old Post Falls man was arrested at 7:45 a.m.

June 24 at Country Vista Drive and Henry Road for driving with a suspended license.

The driver was initially stopped for a speeding violation.

• Prescription fraud — At 4:15 p.m.

June 25, LLPD received a report of a prescription fraud that occurred at the Safeway pharmacy. The reporting business in Coeur d’Alene reported a former employee had been calling in false prescriptions for several friends, and that one of them was filled at Safeway in Liberty Lake. The suspect in the case is a Liberty Lake resident. The case was forwarded to Detective Ray Bourgeois for follow-up investigation.

• Vehicle prowl — On June 25, LLPD responded to five vehicle prowls reported to have occurred sometime overnight or in the early morning hours at the 800 block of North Garry Road, the 900 block of North Malvern Court, the 800 block of Swing Lane, the 1100 block of North

Drury Court and the 100 block of North Lindeblad Lane. Complainants reported a suspect forcibly entered vehicles by breaking windows or prying open doors to steal personal items. One vehicle was reported to have been unlocked. The suspect reportedly got away with two backpacks, tools, a wallet, cell phone, radar detector, gym bag, a book bag and day planner.

• Reckless driver — At 1:40 p.m. June 25, LLPD was requested to assist the Washington State Police with a reckless driver at Interstate 90 and Barker Road.

WSP reported a trooper attempting to stop a motorcycle on I-90 traveling in excess of 100 mph. The WSP was able to get the motorcycle stopped, and LLPD assisted in taking the subject into custody.

• Stolen vehicle — At 1:40 a.m. June 25, LLPD assisted Spokane County Sheriff’s Office with a suspicious circumstance at the park and ride at Appleway Avenue and Spokane Bridge Road. Subjects were found hiding in the bed of a pickup truck parked at that location and the vehicle was reported as stolen. The case was turned over to sheriff’s detectives.

The investigation determined Monday that one of the subjects, a 27-year-old Tucson, Ariz. man, is linked to a homicide in Arizona. The man is currently being held on charges of possession of a stolen vehicle and fugitive from justice.

• Suicidal subject — At 10:30 p.m. June 24, LLPD was dispatched to a suicidal subject at the 19000 block of East Shannon Avenue. The subject was contacted and transported to the hospital.

• Hit and run — At 9 a.m. June 26, LLPD received a report of a hit and run accident that occurred in the parking lot at the 2300 block of North Madson Road. The complainant reported that sometime during the evening while the car was parked in the parking lot, another vehicle had struck the passenger side of the vehicle, leaving a dent.

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Repeat offender arrested in LL for vehicle prowls

By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer

Liberty Lake Police arrested Robert L. Hahn, 30, of Spokane, at 4:15 a.m. Monday morning at Boone Avenue and Molter Road for two counts of second-degree vehicle prowling, possession of burglary tools and driving with a suspended license.

Hahn, who LLPD Chief Brian Asmus said has a history of vehicle prowling in the area, was last arrested in Liberty Lake Dec. 11. Charges from that incident — multiple counts of vehicle prowling, residential burglary and theft — are still pending with no court date scheduled yet.

Hahn also served prison time in 2006 for vehicle prowls in Liberty Lake.

The recent arrest occurred after officers observed Hahn’s vehicle driving around residential areas while on patrol in the early-morning hours. When the car was later seen unoccupied at the 24000 block of Desmet Avenue, officers ran a check on the license plate to discover Hahn was the registered owner.

Because of Hahn’s history, officers checked the surrounding area in an attempt to locate him on foot but could not find him. A short time later, the officer

CVSD hires new Kindergarten Center principal

By Kelly Moore

Splash Staff Writer

In a Monday meeting, The Central Valley School District Board of Directors approved the selection of Sasha Deyarmin to become the next principal of the Central Valley Kindergarten Center. She will fill the vacancy created by the move of Joanne Comer to principal of Liberty Lake Elementary Deyarmin was selected from a pool of 33 applicants in a rigdEYARMIN orous screening and interview process.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the staff and parents of the Kindergarten Center in opening the gate to the road of endless possibilities for our kids,” Deyarmin said. “My background as a National Board Certified teacher specializing in early childhood and 10 years

observed Hahn driving the vehicle away from the area and conducted a traffic stop.

He was placed into custody for driving with a suspended license and during the search, officers located an Apple iPhone in his back pocket and burglary tools in the vehicle.

Another officer located an open garage at the 24200 block of Desmet Avenue and one of the vehicles Hahn parked in the driveway appeared as if it was recently prowled. The officer contacted the homeowner who checked the vehicle and determined that it was missing an iPhone. The investigation determined the iPhone in Hahn’s pocket belonged to the vehicle owner.

Additional vehicle prowls were reported in the area to the Sheriff ’s Office on this date, but LLPD has yet to determine if Hahn has any connection to the incidents. The vehicle Hahn was driving was impounded and searched. Asmus said the recovered evidence might connect Hahn to as many as 10 recent vehicle prowls. of teaching experience in first and second grades has taught me the importance of helping children love school ...”

Deyarmin is currently a first/second grade combination classroom teacher at Liberty Elementary and Junior High School in Spangle, Wash., a position she has held for four years. She also serves as the administrative intern/principal designee and co-site supervisor of the K-8 school. Deyarmin brings 10 years of education experience to her new position, including two years of administrative experience.

Deyarmin began her teaching career in Liberty School District in 2001 as a first grade teacher before moving to a first/ second grade combination classroom in 2007. She served as co-site supervisor of Washington Reading Corps and the 21st Century Grant program and also as administrative intern/principal designee from 2009-2011. She completed her principal’s certification program from Washington State University in 2011 and earned her National Board Certification credential in 2008. She holds a bachelor’s in communications from Washington State University and master’s in elementary education from Eastern Washington University.

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Ecology issues discharging permit to Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District 12 years of collaboration led to stricter phosphorous and toxic chemical standards

By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer

The Department of Ecology capped 12 years of a community-wide effort to clean up the Spokane River and Lake Spokane by issuing new water quality permits to three of the facilities that discharge wastewater into the Spokane River in Washington — including the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District.

"The cities and industries are making the financial commitment to upgrade their pollution prevention equipment to comply with their new permits and improve the health of the river," water quality manager in Ecology's Spokane office Jim Bellatty said in a press release. "They have worked with Ecology and other members of the community for many years to find solutions to the dissolved oxygen shortage, and their commitment to this community is

truly admirable."

Permits are updated every five years.

However, Ecology had administratively extended these permits, which were last issued about 10 years ago, while the community worked with Ecology to develop a water quality improvement plan. The plan is designed to solve a severe dissolved oxygen shortage in the Spokane River and Lake Spokane.

“It’s getting to the point where we can finally stop talking and start taking action,” LLSWD Commissioner Tom Agnew said.

“It’s good work, you know. It’s important stuff.”

The new permits reflect new, more protective limits in the amount of phosphorus and other nutrients that the facilities are allowed to discharge in order to improve and protect the quality of the water and improve the natural habitat for fish.

Agnew said the next steps depend on the final board decision but will likely include planning a second phase of treatment plant upgrades, continuing purple pipe plans and continuing to lessen phosphorous entering the water from other sources.

The permits also include an aggressive monitoring plan for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a federally banned toxic, at each facility, plus aggressive actions to control sources of PCBs. This was in response to public concerns voiced during the public comment period last fall.

“The addition of PCBs was somewhat of a surprise,” Agnew said. “Although it was something everyone in the process knew would have to be part the continued efforts, I think we were surprised to see it addressed already.”

According to Agnew, the permit requires LLSWD to form a taskforce to study and monitor the plant’s PCBs. “All in all, I truly believe we are getting better and breaking a lot of ground with these unprecedented efforts,” Agnew said.

A permit for Inland Empire Paper Co., another river discharger, is still in draft form and subject to public review and comment until today. Ecology expects to issue the permit in August. The two other facilities that received permits are the City of Spokane and Kaiser Aluminum.

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Fourth of July weekend events Friday 4 to 7 p.m.: T-shirt sales on the upper island of Alpine and Liberty Lake drives Saturday Dusk, “The Lion King” movie in Pavillion Park Sunday Dusk, “October Sky” movie in Pavillion Park Monday 10 a.m.: Roads close for parade route; T-shirt sales at 512 S. Shoreline Drive 11 a.m.: Parade lineup begins at the corner of Shoreline and Liberty drives Noon: Parade starts followed by games and festivities in Alpine Shores Park 7:30 p.m.: Men in the Making concert at Pavillion Park 10 p.m.: Fireworks display

By Tammy Kimberley Splash Staff Writer

Fireworks over the lake, the community parade, collectible Tshirts and a free concert at Pavillion Park are all part of the tradition etched in the personality of July 4th at Liberty Lake. Although some events have been added or changed over the years, members of the community have gathered to celebrate together in some fashion for more than 20 years.

The purpose of the parade and other festivities is to celebrate heritage and freedom as well as promote community spirit, parade committee member Jan Wesche said.

“It’s all about honoring our flag and our country,” she said. “What (the parade) does is create wonderful memories for the children who go down the road, as well as the grandmas and grandpas who watch.”

The event lineup kicks off with T-shirt sales on Friday, a double movie feature during the weekend followed by a community parade, games, concert and fireworks on Monday to celebrate the July 4 holiday.

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T-shirts for sale on Friday The Liberty Lake Fourth of July T-shirts will be available for purchase on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. on the upper island of Alpine and Liberty Lake drives. Any remaining T-shirts will also be for sale July 4 starting at 10 a.m. at 512 S. Shoreline Drive.

The design for this year’s collectible T-shirt was created by Russell Kinney, and sponsorship for the shirts was provided by Border Patrol Concrete Landscape Borders.

The price is $15 for an adult size and $10 for a child’s size. Organizers said proceeds from the shirts offset costs associated with the parade.

Movies to play in park The weekend boasts a movie double feature as Friends of Pavillion Park kicks off its outdoor cinema series.

“The Lion King,” rated G, will run on Saturday night. The 1994 animated film tells the story of a

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etry against his father’s wishes.

Both movies are free and begin at dusk. The Liberty Lake Kiwanis will sell concessions.

lion who flees into exile after believing he killed his father but later finds his identity as the future king.

Sunday’s showing is PG-rated “October Sky.” It is the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner’s son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rock-

Parade and after party held in Alpine Shores neighborhood The patriotic parade and celebration will be held on noon in the Alpine Shores neighborhood.

Kids and their families are invited to decorate their bikes, scooters or wagons in patriotic themes to march along the parade route.

“Each July 4, we stage our annual parade and celebration in honor

of our country's independence, to perpetuate our heritage and especially to make memories for the kids,” parade committee member Dave Graham said. “We love to have folks come down and be part of the community parade.”

For the first time this year, Graham said the May Hutton Daughters of the American Revolution will dress up in period clothes and bring patriotic banners to march in the parade. The group will include Liberty Lake residents Sandra Coultrap, Stacy Elliott and Joy Sturgis.

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Volunteers and non-profit organizations oversee the festivities celebrated in Liberty Lake over the July 4th holiday. Many of them have expressed a need for donations, so listed below are ways you can give to help cover their costs.

• Residents who would like to offset expenses associated with the parade and after party can donate to the nonprofit group, The 4th of July at Liberty Lake, by mailing a contribution to 4th of July, 508 Shoreline Drive, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. For more information, go to www.4thofjulyatliberytlake.com.

• The parade committee is looking for a business willing to underwrite costs for the buttons given to kids who participate in the parade. For more info, e-mail April Munyon at munyona@aol.com.

• The games committee is looking for prizes appropriate for kids. Businesses are welcome to donate balloons, old trinkets or kid-friendly items. To donate money or items for prizes, e-mail Dave Moore at rockntag@msn.com.

• Donations to Friends of Pavillion Park, the non-profit organization that offers free movies and concerts in the parks, can be made at www.pavillionpark.org.

• Donations for the fireworks can be sent to the Liberty Lake Fireworks Fund, P.O. Box 430, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. For more information, call Denise Coyle at 255-6837.

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Roadblocks will be set up around 10 a.m., when the parade route will close (see map at left). Parking is available on the streets around the neighborhood and at Liberty Lake Church, 704 S. Garry Road.

Parade lineup will begin at 11 a.m. at the corner of Shoreline and Liberty drives. Golf carts are allowed, Graham said, but motorcycles, cars or other gas-powered vehicles will be turned away. He also asked that dogs and cats be left at home.

While the Alpine Shores Homeowners Association began the celebration 23 years ago, Graham said the event become too big a financial responsibility for neighbors to assume. Costs sometimes run $1,500 or more for the parade and after party, he said.

He said volunteers from various areas of Liberty Lake decided last year to create a non-profit corporation, The 4th of July at Liberty Lake, to continue planning and handling donations for the event to cover expenses such as insurance, buttons for parade participants, portable restrooms and other miscellaneous items.

Immediately following the parade, games will start up and food will be available in the Alpine Shores Park area. Committee member Cheryl Leavell said Frank's Franks has committed to being there, and she is working on securing a burger vendor.

Committee member Dave Moore, who has been organizing the games for 18 years, said adults and kids are invited to participate in free activities such as an egg toss, water balloon toss, pie-eating contest and gunny sack races. While some of the funds for prizes come from his own pocket, Moore said he is thankful for past supporters such as Albertsons, Fred Meyer, Papa Murphy’s, Safeway and Starbucks.

“We don’t charge money for any games or prizes; it’s all free,” he said. “But we’re always looking for donations or people who want to help out.”

For more information or to see photos of last year’s event, go to www.4thofjulyatlibertylake.com.

Concert in park on Monday Known for entertaining all ages, Men in the Making will return to Pavillion Park on Monday at 7:30 p.m.

The Spokane-based group, who last performed at the park in 2005, is known for its renditions of 1950s to 1980s music legends. They are the first group of the season to perform in the Friends of Pavillion Park concert series.

“They’re a good local band, and they’ve been well received here,” FOPP President Josh Schluter said.

Schluter said FOPP is putting up better signage this year regarding parking, which will be available at Liberty Lake Elementary School. A shuttle from the school to the park will begin running at 5 p.m., and the Pavillion Park parking lot will be reserved for the elderly and those needing extra assistance.

Kiwanis will be selling concession items including hot dogs, pizza and Great Harvest Bread Co. cookies and bars. People are encouraged to bring blankets or low-backed chairs to enjoy the concert followed by the fireworks show, which usually begins around 10 p.m.

For more information, go to www.pavillionpark.org.

Fireworks to light up sky The sky above Liberty Lake will be filled with fireworks starting around 10 p.m.

Monday.

For the fourth year in a row, Rocketman of Spokane Valley is putting on the fireworks show. The show can be seen from Pavillion Park, Liberty Lake Regional Park and private beachfronts.

Denise Coyle, who along with husband, Tim, have coordinated the show for more than 10 years, said they have reconfigured the display due to the growth of trees be-

tween the lake and Pavillion Park.

“There should be more fireworks that go higher in the air, so more people at Pavillion Park will be able to better see the display,” Denise Coyle said.

She said there are no corporate sponsors for the fireworks show, which usually runs between $9,000 to $12,000. It is all funded by donations from individuals that are either mailed in or collected at Albertsons, along the parade route and by walking through Pavillion Park during the concert.

“We’re just looking forward to the Fourth and hoping for no rain,” Coyle said.

LLPD establishes plan for traffic In order to handle the estimated 5,000 visitors coming into Liberty Lake on July 4, the Liberty Lake Police Department is contracting with Northstar, a local traffic control company.

Similar to previous years, the LLPD’s traffic control plan calls for flaggers from Northstar to assist in getting traffic through Liberty Lake as safely as possibly, Sergeant Clint Gibson said. This allows police to be freed up to respond to emergencies and calls for service.

From 6:30 p.m. until after the fireworks show, Molter Road between Country Vista and Boone Avenue will be closed, as well as Country Vista between Wright Boulevard and Molter. Flaggers will be stationed at those and other intersections to direct traffic and help pedestrians cross.

The Spokane Valley Fire Department will put up a limited amount of barricades at fire lanes along the lake in unincorporated Liberty Lake. Fire Marshal Kevin Miller said that residents should be reminded that fireworks, even sparklers, are illegal in Spokane County.

“We’ve had a wet spring, so fire danger may not be as high as in years’ past, but it only takes a spark to get things going,” Miller said. “Be vigilant and have a fun, safe Fourth.”

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Men in the Making prepare to rock LL for the Fourth

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The band, made up of brothers Chris and Kevin Shay, guitar and bass/piano, Kevin Dodson, drums, and Mike Hynes, vocals, works its way musically from the 50s to the 80s on stage. Their performance is theatrically inclined as well, as they dress up and act as the musicians from those decades.

Chris Shay, one of the founding members of the band, said that it’s “usually making fun” of the artists they portray, but they can act out in a serious light as well.

The band has been performing since the early 90s, when the first members were graduating from East Valley High School, but they didn’t really take off until Dodson joined the group a few years later.

As they fine-tuned their show, Chris Shay said they were traveling the U.S. for shows, playing in Reno, Nev., and big state fairs at their peak.

After taking a break to raise kids, Chris Shay said the band is together and playing again, “but not at the level we were.”

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band was featured in Liberty Lake, and he said they’re most excited to “play outdoors in that kind of open setting,” which they don’t often have the chance to do.

They’ll be putting on a familyfriendly show, using characters like Jerry Lee Lewis and Richard Simmons to get everyone up and dancing. Chris Shay hinted at a few other acts to look forward to, including his brother dressed as Tina Turner and singing fully in character. There will also be numbers performed as Sonny and Cher, The Beatles and the lion from “The Wizard of Oz” for “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”

Chris Shay said the band also “might have some surprise guests to sing a few songs; we’ll see if they show up.”

A shuttle from Liberty Lake Elementary School to the park will begin running at 5 p.m. The lot at Pavillion Park will be reserved for the elderly and those needing extra assistance.

The Liberty Lake Kiwanis will be selling concession items, including hot dogs, pizza and Great Harvest Bread Co. cookies and bars. People are encouraged to bring blankets or low-backed chairs to enjoy the concert, which will start at 7:30 p.m., followed by the fireworks show around 10 p.m.

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The Spokane-based band Men in the Making is known for theatrically inclined performances with multiple costume changes. This Fourth of July, the band plans to cover music spanning from the 1950s to the 1980s.

History: Patriotic parade dress from 1920s

This patriotic dress, recently displayed at Liberty Lake Elementary School, is a parade dress from the 1920s. It’s similar to what was worn at Liberty Lake during that period.

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Campers engage in fitness, fun

Splash photos by Tammy Kimberley

Kids learn about strengthening exercises and participate in cardiovascular exercise during a free fitness camp put on by U-District Physical Therapy last week at Rocky Hill Park.

The camp was underwritten by the U-District Foundation, an organization whose purpose is to encourage kids to lead healthy lives.

Summer reading kick off

Rotarians, Home Depot team up for park project

Library Director Pamela Mogen (left) presented Mayor Wendy Van Orman with a “Novel Destinations” T-shirt to kick off the adult portion of Summer Reading 2011. More than 200 kids signed up for the children’s program in the first two days.

Members of Liberty Lake Rotary Club worked side by side with volunteers of “Team Depot” last week to transform a small shack into a concession stand at Rocky Hill Park.

Home Depot gave a $4,500 grant for materials through its “Team Depot” program, and labor was donated by Home Depot employees.

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Youth wins patriotic essay contest

Splash photo by Tammy Kimberley

An ace in the park

Liberty Lake Elementary School student Andrew Harter took first place in the Washington State Youth Essay Competition sponsored by the Spokane VFW Auxiliary. The theme of the contest was "How Deep is My Pride."

Harter's essay also received first place at the district level. The VFW presented Andrew with an award, certificate and cash prize.

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A dozen kids of all ages learned drills and played tennis during the Skyhawks Tennis Camp held at Rocky Hill Park last week.

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Sports Briefs Liberty Lake Running Club resumes meetings Liberty Lake Running Club is officially running again. To participate, meet in the foyer of Palenque Mexican Restaurant at 5:45 p.m. on Thursdays. The group leaves right at 6 p.m. to run a three-mile loop.

Strollers and walkers are welcome to join the social group.

Shirts are also in and ready for purchase for $15. For more information, call Kathy Whybrew at 927-9372.

LL Community Tennis Association seeks members, volunteers The Liberty Lake Community Tennis Association will meet at 8 p.m. Monday, July 11, at Rocky Hill Park. All are welcome, and interested volunteers are needed to help plan local league play, social mixers and more.

For more information, call Kathy Whybrew at 927-9372.

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SPORTS/LOCAL LENS

Scoreboard Community golf 6/6 Painted Hills Women’s Executive League Flight A: gross, Caroline Wyatt and Denise Fridley, 45; net, Linda Riddle, 35 Flight B: gross, Cathy Nelson and Nina Bartlett, 52; net, Jackie Jones, 37 Flight C: gross Sandy Nowaski, 60; net, Bailey Renz, 35 Flight D: gross, Nancy Moore and Christina Corneil, 63 No handicap: Lynn Jones, 62 Birdies: Caroline Wyatt No. 1 Chip-ins: Robyn Sciuchetti No. 2 Longest drive: Flight A — Linda Riddle, Flight B — Sammie Fletcher, Flight C — Christine Hilsabeck, Flight D — Bailey Renz, No Hdcp — Arlene Rauscher 6/13 Painted Hills Women’s Executive League Flight A: gross, Denise Fridley, 49; net, Andrea Harris, 38 Flight B: gross, Bev Younglund, 52; net, Sammie Fletcher, 38 Flight C: gross, Jane Bouge, 64; net, Jen Jensen, 43 Flight D: gross, Nancy Moore, 74 No handicap: Toni McArthur, 51 Birdies — Caroline Wyatt #1 Chip-ins — Robyn Sciuchetti #2

Best Ball — gross, Linda Riddle, Toni McArthur, Denise Fridley, 43; net, Robyn Sciuchetti, Diane Perry, Kathleen Burns, Andrea Harris, Kathy Kroske, CeCe Obeso, Bev Younglund, 32 6/21 Liberty Lake Women's 18-Hole Golf Club Results of President's Cup (first round): First flight— Gisue Peters, net 70; Ann Eure, net 73 Second flight — Frances Martin, net 70; Carol Blume and Gloria Cash, net 76 Third flight — Louise Newtson, net 74; Coleen Wisenor, net 85 6/23 Liberty Lake Couples' Golf Couples' Combined Net First: Don and Mitzi McIntosh, 124 Second: Frank and Marie Baker, 139 Third: Bruce and Pat Billingsley, 141 Fourth: Clyde and Coleen Wisenor, 142 Fifth: Kelly and Penny Lancaster, 143 6/24 Trailhead Ladies Flight A: gross, CC Marshall, 46; net Joyce Jacobs, 34 Flight B: gross, Dee Elder, 53; net Judi Hander, 33 Flight C: gross, Bobbie Larsen, 51; Bea Carroll, 32 No handicap: Judy Trembly, 52

SEND US YOUR SPORTS! 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. Either way, The Splash wants submitted information from or about Liberty Lake residents. E-mail the information to editor@libertylakesplash. com or drop it by our office at 2310 N. Molter Road, Suite 305.

Hoopfest Champs The following photos were submitted by readers from Spokane’s Hoopfest tournament last weekend. The Splash will continue printing reader-submitted photos in the coming weeks. Send your Hoopfest shots to editor@libertylakesplash.com.

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Two Times Coming took the championship title in a 6th grade division at this year’s Hoopfest. Pictured (from left) are Kalle Crouch, Sienna Swannack, Lexie Hull and Lacie Hull. (Liberty Lake residents highlighted in bold.)

Golfers qualify for state tourney

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Liberty Lake residents Mark Beck (left) and Joel Christensen played at The Links Golf Course on June 22 at the WJGA sub-district tournament.

Joel placed fourth in the boys 16-17 age group with a 73. Mark tied for third in the boys 14-15 age division by shooting a 74. Both boys qualified to compete at the 36-hole Statewide Qualifier for Junior World Golf Championship at Tumwater Valley Golf Course today (June 30).

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Team “Aguilas” repeated as champion of a family division bracket this year. The team consisted of Liberty Lake residents Kyle Kallestad, Bryce Aguilar, Ernie Aguilar and Bryan Aguilar.

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North Idaho Dermatology expands into LL

By Kelly Moore Splash Staff Writer

Dr. Stephen Craig, chief medical officer at North Idaho Dermatology and a Liberty Lake resident, is bringing his Coeur d’Alene business a little closer to home.

A satellite office is opening this week in a space shared with Dr. Susan Ashley and Medicine Man Pharmacy, 23801 E. Appleway Ave., Suite 250. Two other satellites are also operating in Moscow, Idaho, and in Bonner County, Idaho.

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“North Idaho Dermatology is experiencing unprecedented demand for both medical and cosmetic dermatological services,” Chief Operating Officer Aaron Nicholes said. “With the growcraig ing awareness of the dangers of skin cancer and the need for our providers to be able to service more

rural clients given the current state of the economy, these three new satellite offices will extend our ability to care for patients."

The Liberty Lake office will operate mainly as a matter of convenience for clients who would normally have to travel into Idaho to make appointments.

“We’ve grown so much over the last few years, this is really just a way for us to try to get closer to our patients,” Nicholes said.

While the satellite operations continue to grow, the Liberty Lake location will operate with limited hours — Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 4:30 p.m. All correspondence and scheduling will still be handled at the Coeur d’Alene office, which can be reached by calling 208-665-7546.

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WELL holds summer potluck

Liberty Lake-based business Telect held a barbecue and car show to celebrate moving into its new building at 23321 E. Knox Ave.

Join Women Executives of Liberty Lake (WELL) for a summer barbecue and potluck 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 8 at Sterling Savings Bank, 21601 E. Country Vista Drive.

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Left: Gene Antles (left) and Ryan Hendrickson take a look under the hood at the car show.

Below: Co-founders Bill and Judi Williams joined the team for some sunshine and celebration. The couple drove up in a 1957 Thunderbird.

Local Farmers agent honored for top sales Tracy Niles, a district manager representing Farmers Insurance locally through Farmers Insurance of Liberty Lake, 23403 E. Mission Ave., Suite 225, was recently inducted into the Farmers "Topper Club" of top sales producers.

"Farmers congratulates those individuals on qualifying for this year's Topper Club,” Farmers President of Enterprise Marketing Paul Patsis said.

“They are committed to providing quality insurance coverages and industryleading service to Farmers' customers."

The honor was based on Niles’ 2010 achievements.

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pROFILES/COMMUNITY

Gambles chosen for committed service A committee to review the many outstanding service-oriented citizens of Liberty Lake selects the Fourth of July parade grand marshals every year. Once the selection is made, it’s submitted to the parade committee for approval.

“We look for candidates that have been involved in the community in a community service role,” Grand Marshal Selection Committee member Ross Schneidmiller said. “The Gambles are unique not only in that they’ve both been active here for many years, but I don’t think you

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A: Barbara: Well, back then, not many mothers worked, but we started out creating a pre-school just for students to have a morning class three times a week. Then, after two years, they changed it to a childcare because mothers were starting to go to work, and they needed some place to leave their children. There just wasn’t any place like that here. I was on that board for 20 years.

Q: What about you, Bob? What have you been involved in?

A: Bob: I was on the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District board for six years from 1993 to 1999. I’m also on the Library board and Kiwanis board. When Pavillion Park was getting started, I was on the board for Friends of Pavillion Park, too.

Barbara: Sometimes I wonder if he’s going to go to the wrong meeting.

Bob: That keeps me out of trouble. In my retirement, I’ve also worked about eight different jobs. The last one was working at Ziggy’s in Spokane Valley. It was going to be a summer job, but turned out to be four years working three days a week.

Q: Well, it sounds like you stay pretty busy.

A: Bob: I like to stay busy. I like to be involved. I try to take a more active role in my community because when I was working I didn’t belong to any organizations or give back at all. Once I retired, I felt like it was time to start giving back.

could find someone as involved as Bob has been since his retirement.”

Schneidmiller said the Gambles grabbed the committee’s attention with decades of tireless volunteer work through Kiwanis, Friends of Pavillion Park, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District and more.

“They’re wonderful to have as grand marshals, and hopefully people will see how involved they are and be inspired to do the same,” Schneidmiller said.

Q: Do you ever get overwhelmed? It seems like that’s a lot to balance and manage.

A: Bob: No, I just space it out. And since it is volunteering you can always set your own pace.

Q: I know you guys are quite involved in the community, but it goes pretty far back. How long have you guys been in Liberty Lake?

A: Bob: We’ve lived in this house for 45 years.

Barbara: And we lived in another house in Liberty Lake for three years before we lived here.

Q: So you guys must have seen quite a bit of change in the area over all those years.

A: Bob: We’ve watched it grow, but it hasn’t really affected this area where we live. I think it’s been a good healthy growth, though.

Q: What do you think is the biggest difference you see in the city today?

A: Bob: Well, when we first moved here, there were no grocery stores.

Barbara: There was only one gas station over where I-90 is now. That was before I-90 was what it is today.

Bob: We really watched the influx of commercial development.

Q: Have the people changed at all over time?

A: Bob: Well, everyone is younger than we are now. There’s been an influx of a lot of younger people.

Barbara: I can remember when it was all

Liberty Lake parade grand marshals The following have been honored as grand marshals since the inception of the Fourth of July Parade in Alpine Shores in 1989: 2011 Bob & Barbara Gamble 2010 Lois Hatch 2009 Darlene Stokke 2008 Dick & Donna Hoover 2007 Ray & Karen Ruef 2006 Harold & Joan Hughes 2005 Anton “Ras” Rasmussen 2004 Howard & Mary Floy Dolphin 2003 Lyle Stephenson 2002 Floyd & Betty Johnson 2001 Elmer Schneidmiller 2000 Lud Kramer 1999 Lee Smith 1998 Rosie Brady 1997 Ruth Barnes 1996 Bob Blair 1995 Jim Brumm 1994 Bob Wills Sr. 1993 Della Neyland 1992 Alex Farrante 1991 Ann MacKenzie Wyatt 1990 June Bailey 1989 Sigwell Knudsen just grass fields and beans out there. It was just nothing.

Bob: Liberty Lake Golf Course has been here forever, but the other two golf courses are new. We’ve just kind of sat back and watched it grow.

Q: What is it that you’ve gotten out of your volunteer work that keeps you coming back for more? Is there anything you think might encourage other people to get involved?

A: Bob: With Valley Meals on Wheels, I started with delivering meals. It was very endearing to me because when I got through I felt better knowing how lucky I was to still be mobile and not needing people to bring me food. Then I just kind of worked my way up onto the board. Even now, we sometimes deliver meals. It’s very rewarding. Really, I just like to be involved. You have to feel like you’re accomplishing something even if you’re 80 years old.

What is your favorite thing about the Fourth of July?

“Fireworks, because they are so pretty. (I go) to the show in Liberty Lake.”

Kelsey Ehlert, Liberty Lake

“The movies that are put on every year.”

Jenaye Brown, Liberty Lake

“Everyone gathering around and seeing everyone out walking and seeing everyone’s faces. I work at Papa Murphy’s, and so I see so many people come in on the Fourth.”

Bre Harmon, Liberty Lake “On the Fourth of July my family and I climb up on the roof and watch the fireworks from there. That’s pretty much our only family tradition so that’s pretty exciting.”

Ivvie Shellhorn, Liberty Lake “My favorite part of the Fourth of July is going to the lake, drinking beer and eating barbecue.”

Jeff Long, Liberty Lake

“Patriotism. I love America. And the Fourth is the day to celebrate America and patriotism.”

John Weiser, Liberty Lake

— Compiled by Julia Marquiss

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Simple dreams can dream it, you can do it.”

By Chad Kimberley Splash Staff Writer

When I was a kid, I was great at dreaming up wild and crazy scenarios for my future.

I had a dream of playing second base for the Chicago Cubs and having Hall of Fame announcer Harry Caray attempt to say my name backwards while commenting on my MVP-like performance.

When my baseball ability failed to match up with my mental plans, I transitioned into dreaming about being a baseball announcer and traveling the country visiting all the great baseball parks and talking about the game I loved.

Of course, my dreams weren’t limited to baseball. At times, I dreamt about being an actor, traveling the world and saving the great state of Iowa from an alien invasion.

The beauty of being a kid is the ability to dream big. It seems as an adult, my big dreams have been replaced with practical plans for my family. Don’t get me wrong, it is good to be practical and prepare for the future. But in doing so, I feel I have lost some of that reckless and spontaneous joy I had as a kid.

So as this journey of discovery began, there seemed to be only one place to kick it off — the only place where I purchase a slice of pizza and someone tells me to have a magical day — Disney World.

Walt Disney is a man I have always been impressed with from both a business perspective and an entertainment perspective. He built a franchise off of a mouse, a common rodent that causes people to scream and climb up onto chairs, which is a bit impressive in my world. But along with that, Disney had a philosophy that inspires me: “If you

In many ways, Disney is a picture of the American dream: families being greeted at the front gate by Mickey, Minnie and all their friends, kids hauling around their souvenirs and throwing their arms into the air with joy on the rides and the day ending with a parade down Main Street as fireworks boom in the skies above.

All these things happened on our trip to Disney (minus the parade due to an electrical storm in the skies), but what surprised me was the lack of warm fuzzy inspiration this gave me.

Don’t get me wrong, my family enjoyed our time at the Magic Kingdom, but what I came to realize is the big dreams I desire to have look a bit different than I thought they would.

My kids taught me that lesson.

On our trip down to Florida and throughout our time at the Magic Kingdom and other Orlando sites, it was simple things that brought my kids the greatest joy.

It was watching the face of my kids as our airplane powered up and soared into the skies for their first plane ride (or at least the first one they could remember). It was observing their unabashed joy while playing in the rain with their uncles during a downpour at Disney. It is seeing their genuine awe and wonder while visiting the “real” marine life animals at Sea World versus their costumed alternatives at Disney World.

For my kids, it was about new experiences, hanging with family and being wowed by the awesomeness of nature.

It is not the traditional American dream, but it is a dream I can embrace.

The mainstream media and advertisers keep trying to convince me that bigger is better, and I often want to give into that dream. I need to get a big enough house so everyone gets to have room and space, a new vehicle that gives each rider a personal entertainment center to enjoy and, of course, the monster vacations into the masses of humanity.

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Chad Kimberley and his son, Jonathan, pause next to the creator of dreams, Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse.

This dream may work for some, but not for me. My dream is about simple things. And I think that is the beauty of that quote by Walt Disney — dream your dream and make it happen.

My dream for myself and my family is to explore more, be together more and experience more. I want to hike mountains, dive into oceans and take the road less traveled. I want to have more conversations, run into the rain and not out of it and be intentional about doing things together, not solo.

This is one of the reasons I love Liberty Lake. We are a community that still tries to be a community. We do parades and fireworks together. We camp out together. We play on the lake together.

We talk to our neighbors and help each

other when we can.

It’s simple, and I love it.

As I seek to rediscover my inner child, I think I am off to a great start.

And I do embrace Mr. Disney’s words — dream it and do it — I think it is great advice for all of us!

The only regret I have from our Disney vacation is the absence of a parade.

Hmmm ... maybe we will have to remedy that soon.

Chad Kimberley is a Splash staff writer and Liberty Lake resident. This is the second in a summer column series he is writing about recapturing his inner child.

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• Vandalism — At 3 p.m. June 26, LLPD received a report of a vandalism incident that occurred sometime overnight at the 23300 block of East Boone Avenue. The complainant reported that an unknown suspect broke a driveway light in his front yard using a rock.

• Theft, obstructing a police officer — A 30-year-old Rochester, Wash. man was arrested at 5:30 a.m. June 26 at the 1200 block of North Liberty Lake Road for theft and obstructing a law enforcement officer.

Officers were dispatched to the scene for a theft of taxi services. The complainant reported that he transported the subject from downtown Spokane to Liberty Lake.

When the taxi driver told the suspect the fee was $43.20, the suspect got out of the taxi without paying the fee and ran into Safeway. The driver chased the suspect through the aisles of the store, and the Safeway manager called 911. The officer located the suspect in the store, and he refused to cooperate, being detained only after a brief struggle in the store. The suspect said he didn’t have any money to pay the fee and made a poor decision to take a taxi because he was intoxicated. He was issued criminal citation for the theft

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NEWS and obstruction and transported to where he was staying in Liberty Lake.

• Malicious mischief — At 8:30 a.m.

June 27, LLPD received two reports of malicious mischief that occurred Sunday evening at approximately 5 p.m. A business on North Madson Road reported that unknown suspects entered two business trucks parked in the lot and removed the fire extinguishers from both. They then emptied the contents of the fire extinguishers into the cab of one of the trucks and sprayed the extinguishers into the exhaust and gas tank of one of the trucks, causing damage and mechanical issues.

The second report was from the Meadowwood Technology Campus, where it was reported that sometime during Sunday evening, unknown suspects took several fire extinguishers from the exterior of the building near the loading docks and sprayed the contents in the parking lot and on the exterior of the building. The suspects also damaged the fire extinguishers, causing the business to have to replace the four extinguishers valued at $80 each. Staff at the Meadowwood Technology Campus was able to provide video surveillance of the incident at their facility showing several juvenile males on BMX style bikes causing the damage. The case was assigned to Bourgeois for follow-up investigation.

Calls for service Agency assist 1 Alarm 4 Burglary, residential 1 Citizen assist 2 Depriving owner of vehicle 1 Fire 1 Fraud, impersonation 1 Lost or found property 1 Malicious mischief 2 Suspicious person/circumstance 1 Theft, property 1 Traffic accident, hit and run 1 Traffic accident, injury 1 Traffic offense 2 Vehicle prowl 6 Welfare check 2

Citations Licenses and plates required 1 License registration signed/carried 1 Driving without license or ID 1 Violating intermediate license 1 Driving while license suspended 2 Liability insurance 3 Driving without lights when required 1 Illegal use of studded tires 1 Failure to stop/yield at intersection 1 Speeding 2 Negligent driving, 2nd degree 1 Burglar tools 1 Vehicle prowling 1 Theft 1 Possession of stolen property 1 Obstructing law enforcement 1

1st Annual

THANK YOU!

from Liberty Lake Children’s Academy

The following businesses and individuals helped make our annual Spring Carnival and Fundraiser a success: Home Depot • Barlow’s Restaurant • Evergreen Cosmetic and Family Dentistry • Hall Law Office • Harvest House • K-Salon • KiDDS Dental • Laurie Denney Photography • Liberty Closing and Escrow • Liberty Lake Wine Cellars • Riverfront Park – IMAX • Rodan & Fields – Amber Dunham • Roessler Photography • Safeway • Silverwood Theme Park • Sweet Saige • Studio 3B Hair Design • True Legends • Albertsons • FastSigns .... plus all the families of Liberty Lake Children’s Academy THANK YOUR FOR YOUR DONATIONS THAT WILL HELP WITH OUR EXPANSION IN OUR BIGGER SCHOOL FOR THE FALL

Camp out under the stars,

American Cancer Society

Relay For Life of Liberty Lake

enjoy a variety of familyfriendly games, activities, entertainment and great food during the “1st annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Liberty Lake,” all while raising money to help find a cure for cancer.

Call your friends, family members, co-workers or classmates and invite them to form or join a team!

For more information about how you can form or join a team, or to serve on the planning committee, contact Jennifer Kronvall at 509-242-8303, email Jennifer.kronvall@cancer.org

Join us for the Relay For Life of Liberty Lake on August 5th and 6th Meadowwood Technology Campus 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.

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Letters to the Editor Tree removal is ‘crime against nature’ A real crime against nature has occurred thanks to the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District. A permit was granted

by LLSWD Manager F. Lee Mellish to cut down three majestic pines up on water tower hill behind the Legacy Ridge development.

One of these trees was an old growth Douglas fir, estimated between 80 and 100 years old. These trees were in no way causing harm to the water tower since they were well over 500 yards away on a steep northern slope.

Upon questioning the gentleman overseeing the loggers on the hillside, he told me “the trees were diseased and being removed.” Upon further questioning, he stated the owner of the property, AmericaWest Bank, requested they be removed.

I immediately called Mellish to voice my outrage over the destruction of these trees. His first response was they “were diseased” and removal was deemed appropriate by an undisclosed logging outfit out of Spokane. Later in the conversation, he said there was a “communication interference issue involving those specific trees on the hill.”

So what is the real story? If it really was in the name of disease, then residents of Liberty Lake deserve to see the report from the credentialed forester disclosing what disease those fine trees were suffering from. Surely this logging outfit out of Spokane has a credentialed forester on staff, right?

What the LLSWD should’ve done their homework on is the fact one of the three trees they cut down was the nest-

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ing site for a pair of Great Horned owls this spring, and I have plenty of photos as evidence. Had that particular tree been sawed down three weeks earlier, the LLSWD would’ve had the great pleasure explaining its tree-cutting activities to the Federal Fish and Wildlife Service, since Great Horned owls are a federally protected species, and those baby owls couldn’t fly yet.

Although it is too late for the trees, it’s not too late for the residents of Liberty Lake to demand more studies and nature conservancy tactics be employed by the district before senseless tragedies like this take place in our beautiful community.

Sarah Hemmingson Liberty Lake

Citizens deserve more credit I would like to make a few comments regarding the June 23 Splash article concerning the City Council's decision to not put a change of government issue on the ballot.

1: Directed at Council Member Judi Owens’ statement: Apparently people in a city with some of the highest average incomes for Spokane County (which stands to reason; the city’s population is comprised of highly educated citizens) are not educated enough or desire to educate themselves on a decision that could change a form of government. These same citizens are given the opportunity to make decisions on state and federal levels. Why not on a city level?

2: Mayor Wendy Van Orman talks about helping start this city. A lot can happen in 10 years. The country’s and city’s economic statuses are not what they were. The citizens of this city are not the same as they were 10 years ago. The number of city residents is not the same. This city is growing, and with that growth are new problems and issues. It’s not what it was when the city was first developed.

3: As I recall, there used to be a city administrator for Liberty Lake. If what the mayor states is true — she and others asked what the citizens wanted in their city government — it would stand to reason that a city administrator had been on that list. Was it not a previous mayor who eliminated the position, changing the format from council/mayor/administrator to council/mayor, not the citizens of Liberty Lake?

Finally, I just think it would be nice if the elected officials gave the people in this community a little more credit. I would be happy to sign a petition to put this matter on the ballot. And I would be sure to educate myself on the matter.

Sarah Patchin

Liberty Lake

Rotary group plans soap box derby in Liberty Lake The Spokane East Rotary Club is sponsoring its fourth Soap Box Derby for special need kids. The Soap Box Derby will be held in Liberty Lake at 8:30 a.m. July 9, starting from Pavillion Park.

If you have not pre-registered, please feel free to come to the race and we will accommodate you and your child. At the conclusion of the race, Bob Scott, golf pro at MeadowWood Golf Course, will provide an old fashion BBQ at his expense.

This race is intended to allow special needs children with the race of a lifetime.

Special needs children are paired with volunteer drivers and a soap box derby race car. The derby cars will run down Molter Road at Pavillion Park to Valleyway. This year, we are hoping for more than 30 special needs children and about 12 drivers. Each participant is given a Tshirt and a medallion at the conclusion of the ride.0 We would like to especially thank the city of Liberty Lake for allowing us to block off Molter Road for the race and Rose and Leo Finnegan who brought the derby cars from Issaquah, Wash.

The Spokane East Rotary uses its funds for community projects like Meals on Wheels, The Guild School, Hope SchoolOral Deaf, Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, Second Harvest Food Bank and the East

Side Community Center. One example is when Pavillion Park was constructed, Spokane East Rotary donated $10,000 for the playground equipment.

It has been a great race in the past, and all of the special needs children, along with their parents and friends, tell us they are looking forward to another great Soap Box Derby Race this year.

Ronald G. Schoenberger

Secretary, Spokane East Rotary Club

Thanks to Team Depot volunteers Krissy Deaton, assistant manager at the Liberty Lake Home Depot, coordinated with the Liberty Lake Rotary to organize a “Team Depot” project of grant funds and volunteer labor. The project was to transform the old pump shack at Rocky Hill Park into a “Snack Shack.”

Liberty Lake Rotary is committed to continued improvements in Rocky Hill Park, and Team Depot’s partnership was invaluable. At least 13 Home Depot employees volunteered unpaid personal time. Their expertise and guidance to Rotary and community volunteers made the transformation possible.

Please thank Home Depot by supporting a local business that is supporting our Liberty Lake community.

Mary Duncan

President, Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary

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OPINION/COMMUNITY

Integrity reflects well on the dance of life

By Jenni Smasne Splash Guest Column

You know those people who you always go to for advice or ask a favor? You know those people you can always rely on, and you could bet all you have that they won’t let you down? What makes those people different from the rest? It is the honesty in the way they take on the day’s challenges. They are trustworthy because they have integrity.

As a ballerina, I try to do more than just the steps in the flourishing choreography. When I dance, I respect the art form because I do my best to not stray away from the technique. It’s not always easy. Sometimes I have missteps, but I am constantly trying to embody quality to make my dancing honest. After all, anyone can dance. Anyone can paint a picture. The difference between an amateur and an expert is the way in which it is done. If the steps are done sloppy and left unfinished, nothing is special. But if the dance is performed with great tact and quality, then there is something to appreciate.

An audience appreciates quality, but beyond precision, an audience does not

BRIEFS Continued from page 4

Coupon class held at LL Sewer and Water District building A coupon class will be held at 6:30 p.m.

July 23 at the Liberty Lake Sewer & Water Building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. The class, sponsored by Cheap Sk8n, will feature door prizes and a raffle.

Registration costs $10 in advance or $15 at the door and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Blessings Under the Bridge, a local non-profit benefiting the homeless.

Organizers recommend bringing a pen, notebook and unused, unexpired coupons to donate to military overseas. Register and pay online at www.cheapsk8n.com.

Liberty Lake Community Theatre requests directors, volunteers Liberty Lake Community Theatre is looking for volunteers to help with its “Silence-A-Phobia” murder mystery event to be held Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. For more information, contact erikabls@live.com.

The group also hopes to produce three plays throughout 2011, but there is a need for directors. Interested persons can email info@libertylaketheatre.com.

Liberty Lake student graduates from Gonzaga Sydney Walsh of Liberty Lake partici-

want to be lied to. They want genuine and authentic movement from the performers, trusting that they will deliver nothing less than the true story. When we are honest in what we do, a true representation of who we are, not what people expect us to be, is clearly seen. I dance from within, and every movement I initiate comes from my heart.

Loving what we do and knowing why we do it is essentially the key to everyone’s integrity. When there is love, everything seems to be stitched together seamlessly, and the overall vision is smooth and brilliant.

“Finish your project with the same integrity as you started,” says my art teacher, Ms. Smith.

Anyone can tell when someone gives up or when someone doesn’t fulfill their highest potential. Some art projects start off with a great, loud bang, but then, so tired from the flaunting start, they fizzle out with a whimper. Integrity means consistency. To be able to start a task, and perform the task all the way through to the highest level, is much more impressive and respected than a project given only half an effort. Integrity is never low-

ering our standards. It’s always expecting our best from start to finish.

High school has essentially been a test of endurance. Those who maintained their pace and kept true to their performance throughout the four years earned the highest achieving marks. Those who studied the extra two hours for the test, those who made sure their homework was always in on time, those who, night after night, dedicated their hours to their readings, are the ones who can say, “I have integrity.”

While some may be naturally talented or gifted, it is those who work on their talents to arrive at the next level who eventually achieve integrity. Once we attain that particular goal, we seek to reach the next level, and then the next. Integrity is not just consistency; it is the constant pursuit to make it even better the next time around.

While those with integrity often find themselves awarded with many successes, there is one last quality that is so important in defining our excellence, humbleness and humility. So often those who have reached the top find themselves alone. Why? Arrogance. While

there is nothing wrong with celebrating victories, we have to remember to maintain who we are. We should not boast or flaunt our successes; we must show humility and gratitude. If this is done, all the efforts put into our achievements will be polished with a glossy coat. When we find success, we must remember to show respect and courtesy to others. Love what we are doing, believe in what we are doing, and with respect, courtesy, passion and honesty, nearly everything we do will possess integrity.

pated in Gonzaga University’s graduation exercises during a commencement ceremony held May 8 in Spokane’s Veteran’s Memorial Arena. Walsh graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.

kids about them. If interested, contact the library by June 30 at 232-2510.

donation is $3.50.

Chevron collecting food items for Spokane Valley Partners Spokane Valley Partners is currently collecting items for the "Will Golf for Food" food and fund drive. The charity is in need of peanut butter, jelly, jams, tuna, cereals, soups, canned fruit and other non-perishable food items to provide to low-income families with children.

The Liberty Lake Chevron, 1109 N. Liberty Lake Road, is a collection point for the drive which goes through June 30.

Chevron will provide a discounted car wash to anyone bringing in four or more items of food.

Library requests travelers' help The Liberty Lake Municipal Library is requesting help from travelers for their summer reading program. The library is asking anyone traveling out of state (including to foreign countries) to send the library postcards representative of the areas they have visited.

They are also in need of volunteers to set up a country booth at the International Fair on July 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the library. Volunteers should bring items from that country and be willing to talk to

Parenting forum to meet Spokane Valley's Mindful Mamas is holding a parenting forum on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

The free forum meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Liberty Lake Municipal Library's meeting room, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Breastfeeding questions will be answered, and all parents and caregivers are welcome. The event also is kid friendly.

For more information, visit www.spokanemindfulmamas.com.

Toastmasters seeks new members Liberty Lake Toastmasters meets weekly from 5:45 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Denny Ashlock 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.

City hosts Senior Lunch Program 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

Jenni Smasne graduated this month from East Valley High School as valedictorian. She will be attending the University of Utah next year to study ballet and health sciences. Jenni has been studying ballet for the past eight years and is a Fine Arts Spokane Scholar. Washington state recently bought a piece of her artwork to be permanently displayed at the Capitol building in Olympia. This column is part of the PACE (Partners Advancing Character Education) monthly column series inspiring communities to be a part of the character education movement in Spokane Valley. The PACE character trait for June was integrity.

Class offered for abuse victims A.R.M.S. (Abuse Recovery Ministry Services) offers free, confidential, weekly classes in Liberty Lake to help victims of domestic violence and abuse. For more information, call 484-0600 (calls are confidential).

SCOPE welcomes volunteers Liberty Lake SCOPE holds a general meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. The public is invited to attend.

This group partners with the Spokane County Sheriff ’s Office and Liberty Lake Police Department to provide a safe living environment and foster community spirit.

Library requests photos for mural The Liberty Lake Library Foundation is soliciting 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.

A suggested donation of $5 per ten images may be mailed or dropped off at the library. Photo files can be also submitted by e-mail to images@x-things.com.

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AUTOMOBILES 2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro, 99,837 miles, automatic transmission, new timing belt, spark plugs, battery & tires. Bose surround, 6 disc CD changer, sun roof, front & rear side air bags. Very clean, safe, fun car. $8500 firm, serious inquiries only please. Call Dana, 509-242-8589.

BULLETIN BOARD Different Not Less Support/Resources group for families affected by Neurological Disorders Like Autism meets last Thursday of every month, 6:30. Please Rsvp 509-230-6771 or email anna@ aquaticroots.com for more information.

EVENTS JUNIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT JUNIOR GOLF NORTHWEST will be holding the 2-day “Liberty Lake Classic” Junior Golf Tournament at Liberty Lake Golf Course and Meadowwood Golf Courses on July 9th & 10th for boys & girls ages 12-18. Liberty Lake GC: SAT. 07/09 at 1 p.m.

Meadowwood GC: SUN. 07/10 at 11 a.m. Entry fee: $90. Includes 36 holes of Ind. Stoke Play; range balls; excellent tee prizes & awards dinner. Please visit our Website at: www.juniorgolftournorthwest. com or call 509-255-6148 to register by 07/02/11.

Upcoming kids/teens workshop at The Art Chalet (ages 5+) ($28). Wed, July 6 (10-12:30pm): ‘paint your own pet’. Thurs, July 7 (1-3:30pm): ‘under the sea creatures and mermaids’. Friday, July 8 (10-12:30pm): ‘your choice’.

Call 255-9600 or go to www.theartchalet.com.

FOR RENT For rent: Available July 1, excellent location close to shopping, bus, post office, athletic club. 3-bdrm/2-bath, low maint./fenced yard, deck, pets negotiable $1150 month, 1st and last. 251-8416, Kelly.

L.L. 3-bedroom, 2-bath house in the Aspens. Double garage, patio, A/C, hook-ups. Basic yard care provided. $1100/mo + deposit. No smoking or pets. 253-5494551 or 253-549-3149.

classifieds FURNITURE Nice family room furniture: $40 wood and glass entertainment center, $25 modern wood computer desk, $50 DVD/VHS combo 19” color TV, 892-1362.

WICKER BEDROOM SET $195 (Liberty Lake) White wicker bedroom set. 5-piece queen-size, headboard and frame, 1 night stand, chair dresser and mirror. Can include mattress/box spring.

509-892-3052 or (cell) 443-603-3540.

HELP WANTED SUMMER CARE FOR PRE-TEEN Perfect opportunity for high school girl to earn extra cash this summer. 11 year old needs fun person to hang out with to take her to camps, go swimming with her and just have fun! Must have references and drivers license. Please call 509-460-9994.

MISC. FOR SALE BOAT SLIPS AT NEWMAN LAKE STOP HAULING YOUR BOAT!! For $6/day you can drive 13 minutes from Liberty Lake and jump in your boat every single day. You will spend that in gas just hauling it around! We have gate secured slips available. Call today 509-226-2727 or 509-868-5121.

FRESH START PRODUCE Fruit stand open 9-6 daily; Sun. 11-5. 1. U-pick spinach and lettuce, no pesticides. 2. Taking orders Klicker strawberries. Beautiful cherries, close out prices bedding plants. Also 4 var. apples, .99 cents lb and local honey. Call 927-8133. E. 21619 Wellesley, Otis Orchards.

Make summer money, sell coupon books. Sell for $15 and make $10 profit for each book sold, easy to sell. Call Ted at 474-0043 for more information.

Queeen size headboard with matching night stands, $200. Dining room table w chairs, $100. Small desk, $25. Antique 1930’s newsroom desk, $150. Much more.

Priced to sell. Phone 599-1043.

Step 2 Play Up gym set for sale. 1 year old. Great condition. 2 swings plus extra infant bucket seat included.

Slide & clubhouse. $250. Must pick-up. Call 891-0768.

Valley Girl Tri registration for sale. Face value ($80), 509951-5652.

Yamaha PSS-270 Portasound electronic keyboard. Rarely used - $75. John, 509-230-2123.

PETS ADORABLE! POMCHI PUPPIES! SMART&BEAUTIFULLY COLORED 8-weeks old w/ two exams from Liberty Lake vet. Each puppy includes portfolio from vet w/health history, puppy package, shots, dewormed. raised w/exceptional care. Eating organic food. $250, 509-216-0540.

SERVICES 20/20 WINDOW WASHING

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.

HEINZ PAINTING & HANDYMAN BBB accredited, hardworking, honest, on time, and quality work. Dave Heinz, 509-953-8093. Schedule your free estimate today! Licensed, bonded & insured, Heinzph924bw.

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.

HOUSEKEEPING I have a couple of time slots available for housecleaning. Call today! Been cleaning for over 10 years, 509-216-2463.

HOUSEKEEPING Sweep-N-Shine - Your clean house is my passion!

Owner operated, conservative rates, licensed and work guaranteed. Serving Liberty Lake 15 years.

Bi-weekly or monthly. Call Debbie, 922-3386 or 710-0731.

Just A Shine Home Cleaning Services. A thorough clean customized to your needs using all natural products. For a free estimate, 509-994-3191.

LAWNMOWER REPAIR Joel’s Lawnmower Repair repairing both 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.

LIBERTY LAKE SUMMER CAMP Fun summer camp for ages 3-6. Fun and creative learning Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9-noon. Email libertylakesummercamp@yahoo.com or call Stephanie at 509-879-0005.

LIBERTY LAWN & LANDSCAPE Providing complete custom landscape service.

Property cleanup, tree & hedge service.

Residential yards start at $30 for mow, blow & trim edge. 509-226-1352, www.vizzini.com.

2005 Yamaha gas golf cart, 2 seater, excellent condition, front windshield, ball washer, cooler, dark green/tan seats $3800, 509-209-7588.

Full Service Professional weekly / bi-weekly lawn care with rates starting at $20 weekly.

Serving the Liberty Lake area for over ten years. Guaranteed lowest prices in town.

Will meet or beat any competitors written bid. Free estimates and free first mow with summer commitment. Pacific Lawn Maintenance, 509-218-1775.

PAVER PATIOS & DRIVEWAYS SAV Associates is your complete home & property contractor. Paver patios & drives, repairs, decks.

No job too small or large. Tenant move-out repairs, maintenance & haul away. We can prepare your home for listing & sale or maintain vacant properties & rentals. #savasa*923ms. 509-226-1352, www.vizzini.com.

PERSONAL FITNESS Affordable Personalized Fitness Programs. Circuit, TRX, Bootcamp, Dance/zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Nutrition. Individual, Partner & Group training.

Private Studio, Home, or On-site. Specials!

Contact Pam, 953-7501 www.chalpinfitness.com.

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLERS 26 years experience, free estimates, all types of showers, backsplashes countertops and flooring.

Let us put the finishing touch on your project.

Call Larry and Lillie 924-4954.

S-K MARINE DOCKS & RAMPS Aluminum pontoon docks. Geodeck composite decking. Aluminum gangways with thru-flow panels. Best value anywhere. Delivered & installed. Can be seen on water on So. Liberty Dr., 509-445-1406.

SUMMER CONTAINER GARDENS Create a welcoming entry and be the envy of your friends & neighbors. September Jem Gardens & Designs can create beautiful seasonally colorful landscapes and unique container gardens for your entry or outdoor living spaces. Use your own containers or be inspired by new pottery.

Designs can be customized for residential & commercial spaces. Free estimates. Call Jamie at 509-723-8020 or e-mail sjgd@mac.com to get started.

SWIMMING LESSONS from a certified teacher just 5 minutes outside of Liberty Lake. $55 per child per two week session, Monday-Thursday for 45 minutes each day with sessions starting every two weeks starting June 20. Call 509-688-4942 for more information.

TUTORING AVAILABLE

MOW MONKEY Max Ralph, hard working high school student, back again to take care of your lawncare needs.

Also good at landscaping and grunt work.

Reasonable pricing, 509-496-6373.

Honor and Advanced Placement student available to tutor all ages. Contact: 475-0098.

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LLAKE UPGRADED GOLF CONDO Best value in L. Lake, Woodlands 2-bed, 2-bath, 1050 sq/ft, 2.5-car, fireplace, near beach and golf. Treed and quiet, $117,900. 103 S Neyland #2, 208-704-5400, agent.

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Window cleaning/power washing/gutter cleaning. Liberty Lake resident. Residential and commercial services. Very competitive, satisfaction guarantee. Free estimates, 6388275 (ask about the limited time free “Summer Special” power wash).

REAL ESTATE

NEW ROCKY HILL $175K - 1761 SQ FT Oversized garage. Largest fenced lot. 3-Br 2-Ba. Open floor plan, granite, etc. 2225 N Oakland Lane, $175K. Craig, agent, 208-704-5400.

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Bestway Lawn & Tree Care 13 Callahan & Associates Chtd.

3 Calvary Chapel Christian School 15 Carver Farms 8 Century 21 Beutler & Associates 7 Chamberlain, Dr. Dan 13 City of Liberty Lake - Trailhead 6 Frontier Insert Good Samaritan Society Spokane Valley 8 Granite Transformations 9

Healthy Living Liberty Lake Karen Does My Hair Lakeshore Renovations Inc Liberty Lake Children’s Academy Liberty Lake Orthodontics Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District Liberty Lashes Northern Quest Resort & Casino NW Tailoring On Fire Fitness

7 2 13 19 3 4 2 3 13 8

Pine Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center 13 R’n R RV 8 Relay For Life 19 Rockwood Clinic 24 Sayre and Sayre 12 Sleep City 2 Spokane Valley Cosmetic Laser Center 12 Sterling Savings Bank 7 Therapeutic Moon Massage 2 Valley Hospital & Medical Center 5

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WINDOW WASHING Pristine “clearly the best”. Window washing specializing in residential, commercial and new construction. Free estimates, guaranteed best prices, fully insured and licensed. Your Liberty Lake neighbor. Call 710-5196.

YOU’VE GOT IT “MAID” I am honest, reliable & have great references. I also have competitive rates. Let me help you! Call now and ask for Gail, 509-385-1008!

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 2427752 or josh@libertylakesplash.com.

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

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE PROPOSED FRANCHISE ORDINANCE NO. 194 Ordinance No. 194 will grant the right of franchise to Zayo Group, LLC and its affiliates 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 Zayo Group to provide services outside the Franchise Area. Zayo Group agrees to meet accepted industry standards in carrying out any authorized activities, including all applicable laws and regulations, whether now or hereafter enacted.

Zayo Group agrees to comply with all applicable safety standards and codes governing use of occupancy. The City may direct Zayo Group 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, Zayo Group shall furnish an ongoing performance bond. Zayo Group acknowledges that the City desires to promote a policy of underground installation of Facilities within the Franchise Area.

Upon the City’s request, Zayo Group must relocate its Facilities in the Franchise Area and shall provide plans for improvements, relocations and conversions to its Facilities within the Franchise Area. Zayo Group must provide insurance protection to the City related to the Franchise. The Franchise is nonexclusive. Provisions are made for informal dispute resolution.

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In other business: • The board approved the purchase of                the integrated information system first presented at the June 13 meeting. Planning and data conversion for the system will begin this summer, but full implementation will take until August 2012.

• Superintendent Ben Small told the board to expect specific proposals at the July 11 meeting from companies capable of leasing server space to the district. The move would replace the district’s aging servers, currently stored on district property, and eliminate two information tech*Some restrictions apply nology positions.

Call Janet for more details or Should the board decide not to outto schedule your ads today! source, necessary replacements and maintenance for the current servers would cost (509) as much as $140,000, Small said.

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