• mARCH 11, 2010On the cover:<strong>Splash</strong> photo by Hope BrumbachStaff IndexEditorGraphics EditorOffice ManagerPublisherReporterSpecial ProjectsEditorAccountExecutiveAbout<strong>The</strong> <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Splash</strong>2310 N. Molter Road, Suite 305<strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>, WA 99019Phone: 242-7752; Fax: 927-2190www.libertylakesplash.com<strong>The</strong> <strong>Splash</strong> is published weekly on Thursdays andis distributed free of charge to every businessand residence in the greater <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> area.Additional copies are located at more than100 drop-off locations in <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> and OtisOrchards.Submitted materialsAnnouncements, obituaries, letters to the editorand story ideas are encouraged. Submit them inwriting to editor@libertylakesplash.com or bringthem by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Splash</strong> office. Timely submissionsshould be received by Friday at noon for bestchance of publication in the following week’s<strong>Splash</strong>.Advertising informationInformation about classified and displayadvertising is on page 18.Subscriptions<strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> residents receive a complimentarycopy each Thursday. Subscriptions for U.S. postaladdresses outside of the 99019 ZIP code cost$50 for 52 weeks and $30 for 26 weeks. Send acheck and subscription address to P.O. Box 363,<strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>, WA 99019 or call 242-7752 formore information.Correction policy<strong>The</strong> <strong>Splash</strong> strives for accuracy in all content.Errors should be reported immediately to 242-7752 or by e-mail to editor@libertylakesplash.com. Confirmed factual errors will be correctedon this page in the issue following their discovery.Memberships<strong>The</strong> <strong>Splash</strong> is an award-winning member ofthe National NewspaperAssociation and WashingtonNewspaper PublishersAssociation.Copyright © 2010All rights reserved. Allcontents of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Splash</strong>may not be reproducedwithout writtenpermission of thepublisher.Hope Brumbachhope@libertylakesplash.comSarah Burksarah@libertylakesplash.comKelli Dexterkelli@libertylakesplash.comJosh Johnsonjosh@libertylakesplash.comChad Kimberleychad@libertylakesplash.comTammy Kimberleytammy@libertylakesplash.comJanet Pierjanet@libertylakesplash.comcommunityCommunity BriefsVolume 12, Issue 10Road. <strong>The</strong> cost is $2 for daily admission.CalendarEnter through the school’s north doors.<strong>Splash</strong> asks for Peep entries<strong>The</strong> <strong>Splash</strong> is hosting a Peeps contestthis Easter, and you’re invited to enter yourmarshmallow creations. Using the Peepscandies, create scenes, snap a photo andsend them to editor@libertylakesplash.com by March 25. Scenes can be as variedas “Little Bo Peep and her Peeps” to “Peepson the moon.”Check <strong>The</strong> <strong>Splash</strong>’s blog at www.libertylakesplash.comunder the “Blog” tab for asample created by the newspaper staff.Volunteer with LL Yard Sale<strong>The</strong> annual <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Yard Sale isholding a volunteer meeting at 7:30 p.m.tonight (Thursday) at the little housewest of City Hall, 22710 E. Country VistaDrive.Organizers said they need help for theyard sale to take place in June; if they don’tenlist more volunteers, the organized yardsale will be canceled.Change clocks this SundayDaylight Savings Time begins this weekend,so remember to set your clocks aheadan hour on Sunday.Councilman to hold public forumNew <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> City Councilman JoshBeckett is inviting the public to an informaldiscussion Saturday on city issues.<strong>The</strong> 10 a.m. open forum for city and noncityresidents will be at the Denny AshlockBuilding, 22510 E. Mission Ave.Beckett plans to update residents onCouncil action, including possible improvementsto Valleyway and water conservation,and also will answer questions.This will be the first of a series of meetingsBeckett plans to hold throughout theyear. For more information, e-mail Beckettat jbeckett@libertylakewa.gov or call 499-1021.CVHS hosts crafts fair, bake saleCentral Valley High School is holdingthis Saturday and Sunday its annual springarts and crafts fair and bake sale.<strong>The</strong> event, sponsored by the CV Bandand Color Guard Boosters, will be 9 a.m. to5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. onSunday at the high school, 821 S. SullivanZEBRA MUSSELVolunteers needed for Egg HuntTo make this year’s <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> CommunityEaster Egg Hunt “eggstra” special,organizers are asking for volunteers tohelp with the hunt on April 3 and withegg stuffing beforehand. Call 891-9493 byMarch 25 to volunteer.Kiwanis offers scholarships<strong>The</strong> <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Kiwanis Foundation isseeking candidates for its 2010 scholarships.Graduating seniors who live in <strong>Liberty</strong><strong>Lake</strong>, are related to a current member of theKiwanis club or attend the Central Valley,East Valley or West Valley school districts,former Kiwanis scholarship winners or othercommunity member deemed eligible arewelcome to apply.Applications are available at all the highschool counseling offices or online at www.libertylakekiwanis.org. Scholarship applicationsare due March 31. For more information,contact Nick Nickoloff at 928-8290.Tickets on sale for spring teaA tea to benefit the <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> MunicipalLibrary will be held at 1 p.m. on April24 at the LDS Church, 23515 E. Boone.<strong>The</strong> theme for this year’s tea is “Serendip-i-tea”and a style show will be included.Tickets are $20 per person andare available after March 15 through anyFRIENDS of the <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> MunicipalLibrary members.For more information, contact ValorieMarschall at 869-0813 or Giff Marleau atgiffpm@gmail.com or visit the FRIENDSWeb site, www.libertylakefriends.org.Free family concert at libraryFamilies are invited to a free concert onMarch 17 at the <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> MunicipalLibrary, 23123 E. Mission Ave.<strong>The</strong> 6:30 p.m. concert is by Nancy Stewart,a Seattle-based children’s singer andsongwriter. For more information, visither Web site at www.nancymusic.com.Easter events planned for LL<strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> has a series of events toSee BRIEFS, page don’t pick uphitchhikers…invasive species that is. Invasive speciesthreaten our waterways. Invasive plants and animalslove to hitch a free ride on boats, trailers, and fishingequipment. Prevention is our first line of defense.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Splash</strong>MARCH 11Noon: <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Centennial Rotarymeeting, Denny Ashlock Building,22510 E. Mission Ave.MARCH 1311 a.m.: <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Poetry Club,<strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Municipal Library, 23123E. Mission Ave.MARCH 142 a.m.: Daylight Savings Time beginsMARCH 157:15 p.m.: Spokane Valley CameraClub, Denny Ashlock Building 22510E. Mission Ave.MARCH 167 p.m.: <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> City Councilmeeting, <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> City Hall,22710 E. Country Vista DriveMARCH 176:45 a.m.: <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Kiwanismeeting, <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> City Hall, 22710E. Country Vista Drive10:30-noon: Spokane Valley’s MindfulMamas, <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> MunicipalLibrary’s meeting room, 23123 E.Mission Ave.11 a.m.-2 p.m.: <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> SeniorLunch Program, <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> City HallNoon-1 p.m.: <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> LionsClub meeting, Guardian Angel Homes,23102 E. Mission Ave.5:45 p.m.: <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Toastmasters,Denny Ashlock Building, 22510 E.Mission Ave.6-8 p.m.: <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Library openchess, 23123 E. Mission Ave.6:30-8 p.m.: <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Community<strong>The</strong>atre Meeting, 1421 MeadowwoodLane, Ste. 1306:30 p.m.: Nancy Stewart Concertat the Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave.7 p.m.: MeadowWood HomeownersAssociation meeting, <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong>City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive7 p.m.: <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Sewer and WaterDistrict meeting, Denny AshlockBuilding, 22510 E. Mission Ave.MARCH 18Noon: <strong>Liberty</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> Centennial Rotarymeeting, Denny Ashlock Building,22510 E. Mission Ave.EURASIAN MILFOIL(509) 922-5443 • 22510 E Mission Avenue • www.libertylake.org
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