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In Gear for Good
Kramer puts integrity first at Christian Brothers

City commissions offer chance to serve, enhance community
When Danetta “Dg” Garcia’s bid for a Liberty Lake City Council seat fell short, she didn’t give up on the idea of serving the city she calls home.

TT's Brewery and Barbecue Expands to Neighborhood Liberty Lake Location
In the smoky realm of barbecue, TT's BBQ has carved a niche for itself as a beacon of mouth watering flavors and culinary expertise for both their beer and food.

Daughters of The American Revolution
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a volunteer women’s organization that has been dedicated to historical preservation, education, and patriotism for over a century. Across the United States, there are over 3,000 chapters supporting an estimated current membership of 200,000, with over one million total members since their founding in 1890.

HOA’s have different rules what it means for Police and streets
The city of Liberty Lake is known for its winding paths, street trees and homeowner’s associations. Recently, however, residents of some neighborhoods have been questioning the services they receive from the city, particularly police patrols and traffic enforcement.

Vietnam Veteran Pat Payne Receives his Combat Infantry Badge
Spokane Valley resident and Vietnam Veteran Pat Payne personifies bravery, resilience, and a profound commitment to supporting his fellow service members. Having served in the Vietnam War, Pat received both the Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals for his exceptional contributions and sacrifices. Unfortunately, at the time of his service discharge, a key ‘box’ was left unchecked, and he did not receive his Combat Infantry Badge or CIB until fifty-six years after leaving Vietnam.

Return Ticket Home; Fisher helped establish LL city roots
In the acclaimed 1940 novel, “You Can’t Go Home Again,” author Thomas Wolfe paints the picture of ambitious writer George Webber who leaves his rural hometown roots to seek fame and fortune in New York City.

At Home on Air – Media fixture Owsley relishes local roots
Sean Owsley’s first big break in the media world came when he was living in a modest apartment on Skipworth Road in Spokane Valley.

Spokane Valley Library employee is recognized by the Library of Congress
Spokane Valley Library was recently honored to receive a Certificate of Appreciation from the Library of Congress for its involvement in the Veterans History Project. The Library of Congress recognized the library's continuous dedication to preserving the stories and experiences of our nation's veterans. As part of this recognition, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Jeremy Mullin, a local resident actively involved in the project.

Council social media training degenerates into confrontation
Spokane Valley City Council training on policy regarding social media accounts and use of the city’s logo turned from benignly informative to heatedly combative after an exchange between two council members at the Jan. 9 meeting.

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10/28/2015 3:23:34 PM

New K-2 school named
A new school scheduled to open for the 2017-2018 school year has a name that reflects both its geography and its purpose.  

Liberty Creek Elementary was officially adopted by the Central Valley School Board Oct. 12 as the name for the new school that will be constructed on the vacant lot east of Liberty Lake Elementary. The school will serve kindergarten through second-graders, thereby transitioning Liberty Lake Elementary to a school for grades 3-5. 

"Just like a creek that flows into the lake, Liberty Creek School will set its journey to successfully impact K-2 kids in the right direction towards Liberty Lake Elementary third-fifth grades," said Shanna Hale, a Liberty Lake resident and parent who was part of an advisory committee that gathered ideas for the school's name from the community and narrowed it to three finalists for the school board. 

The actual body of water called Liberty Creek feeds from the mountains south of Liberty Lake through Liberty Lake County Park and into the lake, an area that future Liberty Creek Principal Jerrol Olson recalls exploring as a child. 

"I anticipate that in the near future students of Liberty Creek Elementary will have many opportunities to hike alongside the actual Liberty Creek as it feeds into Liberty Lake," he said. "My hope is that they make connections to their surroundings and better understand the importance of how these eco-systems work together, and perhaps how the success they experience at Liberty Creek Elementary feeds into the success they experience at Liberty Lake Elementary."

Construction of the school is scheduled to begin in January and finish in March 2017.  

Ballots due Nov. 3
Ballots for the 2015 General Election were mailed mid-October by the Spokane County Elections office. Voters have until 8 p.m. Nov. 3 to return their ballots either by mail or via drop boxes, such as the one at Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave.

Any registered voter who did not receive a ballot can contact the Elections office at 477-2320. For information on local candidates, visit www.spokanecounty.org/elections.    

ORV Park reopened
Spokane County Parks Department reopened the Liberty Lake ORV Park on Oct. 5. The park was closed to motorized vehicles in mid-August due to dry conditions and high fire danger.

For more, visit www.spokanecounty.org.

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