Shows
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Chavelitas - Inside Trailhead Golf's New Restaurant" - with Vanessa Orozco (Episode 68: 11/24/2025)The long-awaited new restaurant in the clubhouse building at the city-owned Trailhead Golf Course is now in operation! We take the microphones to that site as Vanessa Orozco, owner of Chavelitas Pub Grill & Cantina, shares details about the new restaurant, including some of the considerations that went into developing its menu, as well as the interactions it has with Trailhead's golfers and special activities at the facility.
2025-11-2523 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Introducing ... Home For The Holidays" - with Mickael Stevens (Episode 67: 11/11/2025)Is there going to be a light display at Orchard Park this winter for the end of 2025? City Recreation coordinator Mickael Stevens clears up that question ... and introduces you to the new multi-activity "Home for the Holidays" that the City of Liberty Lake is staging this year. Listen to learn about "Winter Wonderland" ... "Battle of the Branches" ... "Deck the Homes" ... "Letters to Santa" ... and (for the second consecutive year) "Light Up Liberty Lake"!
2025-11-1119 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"The Mayor's 2026 City Budget Message" - presented by Mayor Cris Kaminskas (Episode 66: 10/27/2025)Hear the presentation by Mayor Cris Kaminskas of the 2026 city budget message (Liberty Lake's much shorter version of a "State of the Union Address") as recorded during the City Council meeting of Oct. 21, 2025. It's a quick collection of Liberty Lake's achievements from the past dozen months and a forecast of city services for 2026 ... with brief bit of trivia about the State of the Union Address tossed in!
2025-10-2808 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Halloween Treats at the Liberty Lake Library" - with Jandy Humble and Mikayla Kittilstved (Episode #65: 10/20/2025)We're serving up a selection of different treats for our first-ever Halloween show! Jandy Humble and Mikayla Kittilstved of the Liberty Lake Municipal Library offer up a few of their recommendations of hauntingly great books for the season -- highlighting some picks for readers of all ages. Plus, you'll hear details about the library's highly popular Halloween party, and we'll even do a diversion into some of the DVD options that the library has to help get you into the spirit of the October holiday.
2025-10-2119 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Plans for a New City Hall ... and More" - with Ben Turner (Episode #64: 10/12/2025 )What's happening with a new City Hall for Liberty Lake? Public Works director Ben Turner has the full status update on that as well as a couple of the other big projects that are on the Liberty Lake facilities master plan: the city's library as well as the police station.
2025-10-1319 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Prepping Your Yard Plants for Fall and Winter" - with Dan Maus (Episode 63: 9/24/2025)City Horticulture Division supervisor Dan Maus brings his urban forestry expertise to a residential level as he offers great tips you may want to do as you prepare your yard and garden areas for the colder months of fall and winter. Dan also digs a bit into the background of what he does as Liberty Lake's urban forester. And ... you will DEFINITELY want to stick around to the very end to hear the Dan Maus theme song! (Think "rock opera"!)
2025-09-2524 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"How to Stay Alert about Phone and Online Scams" - with Evan O'Malley (Episode 62: 9/10/2025)City Hall's I.T. guy, Evan O'Malley, is back -- this time with some tips to help you be smart in avoiding some phone and online scams that could otherwise threaten your bank account. Plus, our trivia question includes some related useful information from the Liberty Lake Police Department to further help you prevent becoming a victim to those types of scams.
2025-09-1117 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"How the Spokane Symphony Concerts Got Started" - with Bob & Sue Schneidmiller (Episode 61: 8/22/2025)It's a history podcast episode this time about a longtime Liberty Lake tradition, as Bob and Sue Schneidmiller talk about the origin and early growth of the annual Labor Day weekend public concerts by the Spokane Symphony Orchestra. You'll hear this major community event is called the Lud Kramer Memorial Concert, some of the Schneidmiller's memories about the first concert in 2001, how they became involved in making it an annual event, and a few fun anecdotes about some of the concerts from past years!
2025-08-2223 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Previewing Barefoot in the Park 2025" - with Recreation coordinator Mickael Stevens (Episode 60: 7/26/2026)Without question, THE most event-packed day at Liberty Lake each year is the annual Barefoot in the Park, which happens in 2025 on Saturday, Aug. 2, all day long at Pavillion Park. Mickael Stevens, the city's Recreation coordinator, gives everything you want to know about every attraction happening that day -- all in about the time it will take you to thoroughly enjoy any one single event on this year's Barefoot schedule!
2025-07-2616 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Under the Hood of Touch A Truck" - with Jandy Humble (Episode 59: 7/10/2025)Touch A Truck is the biggest thing to happen at Orchard Park each summer! Event organizer Jandy Humble drives you through the details on how Touch A Truck got started, how it has changed and grown throughout each year, and what new things visitors can expect for the 2025 edition (happening July 18, 2025). Plus, she'll share her memorable account about the very surprise arrival of the helicopter during the 2024 event!
2025-07-1126 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"At The Pavillion Park Movies" - with David Goehner (Episode 58: 7/1/2025)The summer of 2025 offers another season to enjoy some free outdoor movies in Liberty Lake. So, this episode not only offers you a rundown of which movies will be playing in 2025, but also some details about the cast (including several Star Wars alumni!), interesting production facts, plus as some quick reviews. Which movies get a "thumbs up"? Listen to find out!
2025-07-0113 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Summer's Activities for 2025!" - with Mickael Stevens (Episode 57: 6/23/2025)Here's the rundown on the big activities coming from the City of Liberty Lake for the summer of 2025! City Recreation coordinator Mickael Stevens brings you the details on the great events that will happen at local parks and elsewhere, including the differences with some annual favorites such as Barefoot in the Park, and the 4th of July lineup. Plus, he's got the information about the newly added online process for reserving facilities for your private events in the city's parks.
2025-06-2322 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Sports from Skyhawks for Liberty Lake's Kids" - with Mario Williams & Shereen Brewster (Episode 56: 6/5/2025)The Skyhawks Sports programs have attracted kids to Liberty Lake's parks as well as sites such as the HUB Sports Center and local school gyms for several years. With a lot of summer sessions soon starting up, delve into the offerings, operations, and history of these youth sports activities. We hand the microphones to a couple of Skyhawks staff members who provide the answers to a lot of the questions you may have had about their recreational opportunities.
2025-06-0524 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Liberty Lake's Memorial Day Tradition" - with Bobby Wiese (Episode 55: 5/13/2025)Bobby Wiese of the Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club takes you through the annual Memorial Day weekend community activities at Pavillion Park. Learn all the details about the annual community breakfast that benefits Northwest Honor Flight, the Memorial Day ceremony with special guest speakers and the Fairchild Air Force Base Honor Guard, the weekend-long Luminary Tribute, and even a little background about the Fallen Heroes Circuit Course that is set up throughout Liberty Lake's outdoor public sites. And, be sure to stay listening through the usual ending theme song on this one!
2025-05-1422 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Cybersecurity Safeguards for Liberty Lakers" - with Evan O'Malley (Episode 54: 4/29/2025)Protect yourself against some online scams and learn how to boost the security of your computer passwords in this useful-for-all conversation with Evan O'Malley, who oversees the technology services for Liberty Lake's city operations. In addition to those tips, Evan also explains how it is that he's City Hall's I.T. guy ... without really being a City Hall employee...!
2025-04-3026 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"The City Council's Newcomer, Linda Ball" - with Linda Ball (Episode 53 - 4/11/2025)For our first-ever City Council-focused Q&A, we bring you a visit with the group's newest member, Linda Ball, for a conversation all about her background as well as her experiences in running for office for the first time and learning the ropes throughout the initial year of her new role. Plus, we carve out some time for Linda to talk about her favorite bands and concerts!
2025-04-1224 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"The Parks & Arts Commission's City Gallery" - with Nancy Hill and Laura Frank (Episode 52: 3/31/2025)Did you know that much of the public art you see in Liberty Lake had its start with the city's Parks and Arts Commission? Nancy Hill and Laura Frank from that group walk you through some of the sights that you can find in the city's parks -- and elsewhere -- that had their start with the Parks and Arts Commission. And, they have the details on some of the new additions that will be added to Liberty Lake's visual landscape during 2025.
2025-03-3125 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"The Public Works Director Goes Public!" - with Public Works director Ben Turner (Episode 51: 3/11/2025)Meet Liberty Lake's first-ever Public Works director, Ben Turner. In this Q&A, Ben offers some details about work-related topics such as the city's new frost cameras and the 2024 Appleway upgrade project, as well as some things about his previous career in the Navy, his current-day hobby with Legos, and even an insight about something you've probably wondered regarding his hometown of The Dalles, Oregon.
2025-03-1122 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Remembering Our Reporter, Craig Howard" - with Ben Wick (Episode 50: 2/23/2025)For our 50th episode, we present a special appreciation of the life and contributions of longtime community news reporter Craig Howard, as told through the remembrances of "Liberty Lake Splash" owner Ben Wick.
2025-02-2328 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Coming in 2025 from Recreation and Community Development" - with Mickael Stevens and Lisa Key (Episode 49: 2/11/2025)We wrap of our preview of the new and expanded programs and services coming to Liberty Lake during 2025 with Recreation coordinator Mickael Stevens talking about some of the activities that are planned for this year, including a couple of changes with reservations for city park facilities. Then, Lisa Key of the newly named Community Development department offers details about the city's new comprehensive plan, the upcoming process to change the city's sign code, and a few specifics on local development projects. PLUS: Some initial details about the new restaurant that will be coming to the Trailhead Golf Course facility...
2025-02-1225 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Coming in 2025 from the Liberty Lake Police" - with LLPD Chief Damon Simmons (Episode 48: 1/24/2025)Chief Damon Simmons of the Liberty Lake Police Department brings you this preview on what you'll be seeing from local law enforcement during the year. Get the details about the expansion in the department's officers, the addition of a crime analyst, the LLPD's upcoming accreditation process (and why that matters for local residents) ... and the upcoming arrival of a K-9 police dog. Plus, Chief Simmons provides some useful tips that residents can do to help prevent home and property crimes.
2025-01-2420 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Coming in 2025 from the Library & Public Works" - with Jandy Humble and Ben Turner (Episode 47: 1/15/2025)Here's the start of your overview of some of the new and expanded projects and services that are coming to Liberty Lake's residents during 2025, courtesy of the city's new budget. In this installment, hear about some new (and first-ever) apps that are being made available from the Liberty Lake Municipal Library, then find out about some of the street and city facility improvements that are on the year's checklist from the Public Works department. Your guides on all that a\re library director Jandy Humble and Public Works director Ben Turner.
2025-01-1622 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Winter Glow's Santa & Mrs. Claus" - with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and John & Sherry Bujosa (Episode 46: 12/15/2024)You see them during the opening ceremonies of the Winter Glow Spectacular light display at Orchard Park each year, and now SANTA CLAUS and MRS. CLAUS have come to the podcast! Listen in as Santa and Mrs. Claus talk about their experiences from their years of appearing at Winter Glow and what they think about the big display there. You'll also hear from John and Sherry Bujosa, who escort the famous couple to the Winter Glow opening ceremonies each time. This is definitely an installment of our podcast that will interest kids of ALL AGES!
2024-12-1628 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Christmas Tree & Outdoor Decorations Safety!" - with SVFD Deputy Chief Brett Anderson (Episode 45: 12/4/2024)Deputy Chief Brett Anderson of the Spokane Valley Fire Department returns to wrap up our "Trilogy of Winter Safety" series with fire prevention information about your Christmas tree, lights, and outdoor decorations. Plus, he's also packed his bag with some useful tips for those of you who'll be traveling the winter roads this season. We also tie in some references to "A Christmas Story" and "Christmas Vacation"!
2024-12-0520 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"The Liberty Lake Snowplow Show" - with Stephen Reichert (Episode 44: 11/26/2024)In the 2nd part of our "Trilogy of Winter Safety" shows, meet Streets Crew lead Stephen Reichert as he takes the driver's seat and delves into all the details about Liberty Lake's snowplowing operations. Learn about the rigs, the resources, the routines -- and some expert tips you can use about driving on wintry roads.
2024-11-2722 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Home Safety for Holiday Meal Gatherings" - with SVFD Deputy Chief Brett Anderson (Episode 43: 11/13/2024)It's part one of our "Trilogy of Winter Safety" shows! Brett Anderson, the deputy chief of prevention with the Spokane Valley Department, has prepared a feast of highly useful information that can help you have a fire-free and injury-free meal gathering at your home during this winter. You'll learn about some things to avoid in the kitchen, as well as some tips regarding your fireplace, your entryway, and even the front side of your home. And, ahead of the main course, you'll find out some general things you may not have known about your local fire department.
2024-11-1418 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"All About the Friends of the Library" - with Marsha Binder and Sue Hamblet (Episode 42: 10/21/2024)Beyond the used book sales and the Summer Soiree, what does the Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal Library do ... and how exactly does that organization's work enhance the offerings at the city's library? Learn all that and more about this group as Sue Hamblet and Marsha Binder return to the microphone to share "All About the Friends of the Library."
2024-10-2218 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"The 2024 Community Satisfaction Survey" - with city administrator Mark McAvoy (Episode 41: 10/9/2024)How satisfied are Liberty Lake's residents about their life and the quality of services in the city -- and what factors are influencing those levels of satisfaction? City administrator Mark McAvoy has some of the results of the 2024 Community Satisfaction Survey, including details on how this survey came about and how the results will be used by city leaders.
2024-10-0924 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"School Safety for 2024-25" - with LLPD Officer Dave Howard (Episode 40: 9/23/2024)Dave Howard of the Liberty Lake Police Department takes you into what he does as the school resource officer for Liberty Lake's schools in the Central Valley School District and shares some trends in student safety he's noticed since he moved into that role during the spring of 2023. Plus, he relays some important tips that can help parents promote the well-being of the school student in their household.
2024-09-2422 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Cops, Cars and Cruisers" - with John Bujosa (Episode 39: 9/1/2024)It's a podcast about a car show! Liberty Lake Police ambassador John Bujosa gives the full rundown about the LLPD's annual Cops, Cars and Cruisers event, which benefits local Special Olympics. Along the way, John shares how this community outreach event got started and how the now-not-just-a-car-show has grown along with its popularity during the past few years.
2024-09-0122 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"What Does a City Clerk Do?" - with Kelsey Hardy (Episode 38: 8/22/2024)It's time to get to know another one of Liberty Lake's city employees as Kelsey Hardy provides all the answers to the question "What does a city clerk do?" ... and delves into her own personal records about some of her life and interests outside of City Hall.
2024-08-2317 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"A Summer's Tale with the Montana Shakespearians" - with Riley O'Toole of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (Episode 37: 8/5/2024)The Montana Shakespeare in the Parks program out of Montana State University is a longtime summer tradition in Liberty Lake. Now, find out some things you never knew about the program -- and maybe make some modifications to any Shakespeare stereotypes you may have held! The program's Riley O'Toole comes to our podcast stage (via a Zoom call during the 2024 tour) to talk about the Bozeman-based program as well as the Aug. 17 performance of "The Winter's Tale."
2024-08-0526 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"All About the Arboretum" - with Wendy Van Orman (Episode 36: 7/21/2024)You know the site, but you may not know the name. Learn about the history, features, and potential future of Nature's Place at Meadowwood Arboretum, the site that's located directly east of City Hall. Wendy Van Orman, in her role as a member of the Liberty Lake Lions Club, serves as your guide in this Q&A overview about this city park.
2024-07-2219 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Very Random Questions with the Mayor" - with Cris Kaminskas (Episode 35: 7/10/2024)Learn about things you absolutely never knew about Liberty Lake Mayor Cris Kaminskas ... because, in some cases, she's probably never been asked about these topics! It's a wide range of fully fun conversation that covers such issues as animals, comedians, movies, house hunting, and even Tonka Trucks!
2024-07-1015 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Summer Movies at the Parks 2024" - with Dan Dunne (Episode 34: 6/30/2024)Dan Dunne of the Liberty Lake Kiwanis Club cues up the projector for our 2nd annual overview of the Summer Movies in the Parks series at Liberty Lake. Dan and host David Goehner share details about all the movies that area residents can watch outdoors this summer. Plus, you'll learn from Dan a lot of the backstory into what goes on in bringing the movies to Pavillion Park each summer.
2024-06-3024 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Summer Parks Recreation for 2024" - with Mickael Stevens (Episode 33: 6/13/2024)Find out about your summer recreation opportunities in Liberty Lake's parks during 2024. Mickael Stevens, the city's new recreation coordinator, is your guide through a summer calendar that includes children's sports camps, dance and yoga classes, 4th of July celebrations, Barefoot in the Park, and stage performances from the Montana Shakespeare in the Parks group and the Spokane Symphony Orchestra. Plus, Mickael shares what you need to do if you want to reserve a park facility for your own activity this summer.
2024-06-1323 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"The Friends of the Library's Book Sale & Summer Soiree" - with Marsha Binder & Sue Hamblet (Episode 32: 6/4/2024)Learn the backstory into what goes on in creating the Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal Library's semi-annual book sales, as well as the group's Summer Soiree. Sue Hamblet and Marsha Binder from Friends of the Library go through all the inside information on these two fundraisers. We even find out about donated items that are worth a lot more than the price of a typical used book, and what happens with those collector item-level finds.
2024-06-0422 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"The Liberty Lake Farmers Market" - with Holli Parker & Paul Puhek (Episode 31: 5/20/2024)It's grown into a very big and very popular Saturday tradition in Liberty Lake. Holli Parker and Paul Puhek of the Liberty Lake Farmers Market's Board of Directors take to the microphone and sort through all the essential details about the Farmers Market, including how it came to be ... how it is organized each year ... what people can expect when visiting ... and what it's like to be a vendor.
2024-05-2122 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Star Wars Fans of City Hall" - with Tait Garcia & Jake Nauretz (Episode 30: 5/1/2024)Get to know a couple of your city staff members as they share their appreciations and personal anecdotes about the Star Wars saga! The Star Wars words come from City Hall administrative assistant Tait Garcia and payroll technician Jacob Nauretz as they cover all the important topics about the films and related projects! (Oh, and they talk about their jobs at City Hall, too.)
2024-05-0225 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"The Unfunded Projects List" - with Mark McAvoy (Episode 29: 4/25/2024)A city swimming pool? A dog park? A disc golf course? A community center? It's countdown time, as city administrator Mark McAvoy goes through the items on the city's current "Unfunded Projects List" and -- from #1 to #13 -- reveals how area residents prioritized those projects during a survey that was conducted last fall. And, we get insights on what might happen next with some of the projects on that list.
2024-04-2622 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"The Origin of Mayor Cris Kaminskas" (Episode 28: 4/17/2024))It's the first anniversary show of "The Liberty Lake Deep Dive" -- and we're celebrating the occasion by having Mayor Cris Kaminskas join the podcast! Cris shares the stories of how she came to Liberty Lake, how she became a member of the City Council, and why she decided to run for mayor. She also recalls her favorite activities in the roles she's had in local public service. All that and: What was it like being on City Council with her dad?
2024-04-1821 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"The Cat Who Came To The City Council Meeting" - with a full batch of eyewitnesses! (Episode 27: 3/28/2024)This is paws-itively our most entertaining and most different podcast episode ever! Here's the full story about the loud meowing cat that interrupted a Liberty Lake City Council meeting in February of 2023. It's a meandering tale about a meowing maurader whose intrusive antics not only led to a reunion via social media ... but also some national fame through media exposure that went national. This installment is about twice as long as most of our episodes, but we truly feel it provides 9 lives worth of audio amusement.
2024-03-2837 min
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive"LLPD's Officer of the Year for 2023" - with Officer Jordan Tuttle (Episode 26: 2/27/2024)He grew up in Liberty Lake and, after less than a year with the department, he's the Liberty Lake Police Department's Officer of the Year for 2023. Meet Jordan Tuttle in wide-ranging Q&A about his work with the local police and how he got interested in law enforcement. And ... just how many people named "Jordan" are on the LLPD anyway?
2024-02-2720 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"City Staff Members Who Are Beatles Fans!" (Episode 25: 2/5/2024)Get to know some of your city's employees better during some fun conversations about the Fab Four in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Beatles' British Invasion of America. Our guests: Planning and engineering technician Megan Edwards, city administrator Mark McAvoy, and librarian Mikayla Kittilstved along with some input from communications person David Goehner. Among the topics: Recent Beatles films, a home with a Beatles-decorated room, a trip to see a purported Beatles reunion, and a firsthand account of the 2022 Paul McCartney concert in Spokane.
2024-02-0525 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"What's Coming in 2024: The 2024 Budget, Part 1" - with Kyle Dixon, Damon Simmons, and Jen Camp (Episode 23: 1/7/2024)Get the details about some of the new and expanded services and programs are coming to Liberty Lake during 2024. This episode is the first to two installments that take a look into what's being funded under the city's 2024 budget. In this part, finance director Kyle Dixon, Police Chief Damon Simmons, and Operations & Maintenance director Jen Camp explain what the new Transportation Benefit District means for residents, what the addition of more Flock Camera devices will do for public safety, and some of the new things that will be happening with recreation services, plus other items from their individual areas.
2024-01-2621 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"What's Coming in 2024: Inside the 2024 Budget, Part 2" - with Mark McAvoy, Jandy Humble, and Lisa Key (Episode 24: 1/26/2024)It's part 2 of our look ahead at the new and expanded programs and services that are coming to the city's residents during 2024. In this installment, city administrator Mark McAvoy, library directory Jandy Humble, and planning and engineering director Lisa Key provide the details about enhancements to Trailhead Golf Course, the new Public Works Department, the design work for the new library, the "library of things" collection, the Town Square Park master plan, updates to the city's sign code, and a lot more.
2024-01-2625 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Games at the Library with Mikayla Kittilstved" (Episode 22: 12/31/2023)Get to know Mikayla Kittilstved, who oversees the Teen and Adult Services at the Liberty Lake Municipal Library, in the 3rd part of our mini-series in which we introduce you to some of the city's staff through conversations about their favorite games they enjoy playing around the dining table at home. Plus for this one: Mikayla gives details about the new collection of tabletop games that were added to the library's collection of materials at the end of 2023 that you can check out and enjoy at your own home.
2023-12-3111 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Board Games with the Library's Georgette Rogers" (Episode 21: 12/28/2023)Get to know Georgette Rogers of the Liberty Lake Municipal Library in the 2nd part of our mini-series in which we introduce you to members of the city's staff as they talk about their favorite indoor games to play during the wintertime. Georgette has some entertaining recollections about familiar classics you know such as Battleship, Monopoly Life, Pay Day, Tri-Ominos, and Scrabble. Plus: How many Monopoly properties could you buy in Liberty Lake?
2023-12-2817 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Playing Pictionary with HR Manager Heidi Workman" (Episode 20: 12/19/2023)For the season of the winter holidays, we're bringing you a fun 3-part series in our podcast in which you'll get to know a few of Liberty Lake's city employees as they talk about ... board games! Player Number One for this episode is Human Resources manager Heidi Workman, as she rolls out some family tales about playing Pictionary.
2023-12-2011 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Winter Glow Spectacular!" - with Mark Saba (episode 19: 11/17/2023)The Winter Glow Spectacular at Liberty Lake's Orchard Park is one of THE most amazing-to-the-eyes Christmas light displays in the entire region, and can be seen during Nov. 18-Jan. 1 for its 5th season this year. For this episode, Mark Saba of the Winter Glow Committee delves into the details on how this attraction is set up every year, what goes on in funding it, the work of the volunteers who make it happen, and numerous other details that visitors probably have never known about this vast and colorful walk-through display!
2023-11-1727 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"The Library's Top 10 Adult Fiction Checkouts of 2022" - with Mikayla Kittilstved (Episode 18: 11/8/2023)Adult and Teen Services librarian Mikayla Kittilstved is back for the final chapter of our 4-part look at the most popular checked-out books at the Liberty Lake Municipal Library during 2022. This episode offers you her countdown of the top 10 adult fiction novels from that year. With commentary about each book, maybe you'll hear about something you might want to check out for yourself during an upcoming visit!
2023-11-0811 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"It's Leaf and Beach Drop-off Season!" - with Jeremy Jenkins (Episode 17: 10/26/2023)Grab your rakes and large-sized bags! Jeremy Jenkins, the environmental manager with the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District, is here with all of the "when", "what", and "where" information you need to know about the annual leaf and beach drop-off program that is offered for local residents each fall. Plus, Jeremy will explain WHY this program exists and how it helps in the ecological health of the body of water known as Liberty Lake. And, you'll learn why the program has changed over the years due to the local growth in population.
2023-10-2718 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"The Mayor's 2024 Budget Report" - with Mayor Cris Kaminskas (Episode 16: 10/20/2023)Here's the presentation of Mayor Cris Kaminskas' 2024 Budget Report, as recorded during the City Council meeting of Oct. 17, 2023. In this annual presentation, the mayor provides an overview of the highlight accomplishments by the city's government during 2023, and offers up a preview of the projects and goals planned for the coming year. Plus, the mayor comes to our podcast microphone to provide our listeners with a brief introduction about the purpose of this annual speech.
2023-10-2111 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"What is the City Academy?" - with city administrator Mark McAvoy (Episode 15: 10/4/2023)Here's your "campus tour" of the Liberty Lake City Academy with your guide, city administrator Mark McAvoy! Mark shares the details about this free series that was first offered for Liberty Lake residents in the spring of 2023 and again for 8 weeks during the following fall. Learn about the topics and interactive format through which this series helps people learn more about what goes on in providing the services they receive from the city government and its partnering agencies.
2023-10-0415 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Inside the New Clubhouse at Trailhead Golf Course" - with Chris Johnston (Episode 14: 9/26/2023)Liberty Lake's landmark Trailhead Golf Course gained a new look for its 50th anniversary with the completion and opening of its new clubhouse facility. Chris Johnston, Trailhead's head PGA professional, provides an audio tour of the new building, with details on the newly added simulation bays, expanded pro shop, and main floor meeting room. Plus, he covers the process that led to the new building's creation ... and even reveals the secret origin of Trailhead's 50th anniversary sasquatch logo!
2023-09-2725 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Liberty Lake's Responses to the Homeless Population" - with LLPD Chief Damon Simmons and Dg Garcia (Episode 13: 9/7/2023)The topic is City Ordinance 115c, which was passed by the Liberty Lake City Council in June of 2023 to address "unlawful camping and storage of personal property on public property." Two members of the committee that helped draft that ordinance -- Police Chief Damon Simmons and city resident Dg Garcia -- offer details into what that new ordinance is and is not, as well as their insights about the larger issues that are connected with it.
2023-09-0824 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"The Spokane Symphony Concert at Liberty Lake" with conductor James Lowe (Episode 12: 8/22/2023)The Spokane Symphony Orchestra's annual visit to Pavillion Park is one of THE major community events at Liberty Lake each summer. And, there's no one who is better qualified to talk all about that event and its musicians than the guest on this installment of our podcast: James Lowe, who has been the orchestra's conductor and music director since 2019. What's even more special about this episode is that this interview was conducted while James was in Scotland! James shares all the details about the creation of the annual free public concert in Liberty Lake, numerous behind-the-scenes information about the...
2023-08-2326 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Top Children's Chapter Books at the Library" - with Jandy Humble (Episode 11: 8/8/2023)Liberty Lake Municipal Library director Jandy Humble comes back to reveal and discuss the library's most checked-out chapter books for kids 6-12 years during 2022. Among some of the familiar names you'll hear her mention: The Baby-Sitters Club, Captain Underpants, and well-known writer (and Oregon native) Beverly Cleary. Lots of graphic novels on this list!
2023-08-0815 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Previewing Barefoot in the Park 2023" - with Jen Camp and Mark Saba (Episode 10: 7/25/2023)The biggest all-ages community event in Liberty Lake each summer is Barefoot in the Park, which happens in 2023 on Saturday, August 5, at Pavillion Park. Jen Camp returns to the podcast to share the details on how Barefoot in the Park came to be, and to recognize the numerous community partners that have helped shape it together for this year. She's joined by community volunteer Mark Saba -- a member of this year's Barefoot organizing committee -- who offers up a full preview of what attendees can expect during the very big edition of this event for 2023! Your full audio...
2023-07-2617 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Things To Know About Golf Carts!" - with Lt. Darin Morgan of the Liberty Lake Police Dept. (Episode 9: 7/11/2023)You'll notice a lot of people driving golf carts in Liberty Lake ... because it's one of Washington's few cities that allow people to drive those vehicles in some places beyond just one of the local golf courses. Lt. Darin Morgan of the Liberty Lake Police Department answers all the questions you've probably wondered about regarding what is allowed ... and what is not allowed ... with driving a golf cart in Liberty Lake. (Here's an opening spoiler: You need to be at least 16 years old and have a registered driver's license!) Plus, find out the answer to this question: How many...
2023-07-1119 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Coming Attractions: Summer Movies at the Parks!" - with Tim Olsen (Episode #8: 6/27/2023)People have been enjoying coming to the summertime movies at Liberty Lake's parks for 25 years. In this episode, Tim Olsen not only discusses all 8 films coming to the local parks during 2023, but also takes you behind the scenes into what the Liberty Lake Kiwanis Club does to bring those outdoor film experiences at Pavillion Park each summer. Shuttle ahead to about the 12:30 mark if you just want to hear about the movies being shown during 2023 (and this portion is shortly after the time some technical problems started emerging with our audio recording equipment ... which was fitting for an episode...
2023-06-2826 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Summer in the Parks - 2023" with Jen Camp (Episode #7: 6/14/2023)Get the full rundown -- along with some interesting backstories -- about the many fun events in our local parks that annually define summertime entertainment in Liberty Lake! Jen Camp, the city's Operations and Maintenance director, fills you in on what to expect during 2023 with popular activities such as the Farmers Market, the city-wide Kiwanis Yard Sale, the movies in the park series, 4th of July, Barefoot in the Park, the Liberty Lake Throw Down cornhole tournament, and Shakespeare in the Park. You'll even hear her tale of what happened the year she was a guest conductor at Pavillion...
2023-06-1524 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"The Hometown Heroes Banners" - with Don Walker (Episode #6: 5/26/2023)Hear the full story and all the background details about the "Hometown Heroes" banners display in downtown Liberty Lake that honors local military veterans, as told directly by the resident who spearheaded the project: Don Walker. The Hometown Heroes banners made their first appearance for two months in the fall of 2022 and are now back in 2023 -- in larger force than before -- for people to see from Memorial Day through Veterans Day. This is -- deservedly so -- our longest episode yet, and every minute is a memorable one!
2023-05-2728 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"LLPD's Officer of the Year" (National Police Week) - with Jordan Sowell (Episode #5: 5/15/2023)Meet Jordan Sowell, who was announced in January as the Liberty Lake Police Department's Officer of the Year for 2022. In this segment, Officer Sowell offers up his perceptions about the Liberty Lake community's connections to its local law officers, discusses his work in providing active shooter preparation trainings for the public, and goes through his own journey on choosing to enter the life of law enforcement. This episode is being posted in conjunction with the 2023 National Police Week, May 15-19.
2023-05-1516 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Young Adult Novels: The Top Checkouts from the Liberty Lake Library" - with Mikayla Kittilstved (Episode #4: 5/8/2023)We head back to the bookshelves to find out what the most popular checkouts were among young adult novels last year at the Liberty Lake Municipal Library. Were titles from "Harry Potter", "The Hunger Games", "Twilight" and other longtime popular series still on the list? Adult & Teen Services librarian Mikayla Kittilstved knows all the answers ... and reveals them here!
2023-05-0813 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Student and School Safety in Liberty Lake" - with LLPD Sgt. Mark Holthaus (Episode #3: 4/25/2023)Sgt. Mark Holthaus of the Liberty Lake Police Department takes you into the work he's done to assist some of our area's youngest residents during his four years as a local school resource officer. Learn about the connections he's built from the classroom hallways and -- drawing upon his insights from law enforcement -- some of the tips and advice he has that parents and classmates can do to support student safety and smart choices for life. Plus, it's our first episode in which somebody uses the word "taser"!
2023-04-2520 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"The Most Checked-out Children's Picture Books at the Library" - with Jandy Humble & Mikayla Kittilstved (Episode 2: 4/18/2023)What were the most checked-out children's picture books at the Liberty Lake Municipal Library during 2022? Library director Jandy Humble and Adult & Teen Services librarian Mikayla Kittilstved are at the microphone to provide the answers as well as some interesting details about those books!
2023-04-1811 minThe Liberty Lake Deep Dive"Meet the City Administrator" - with Mark McAvoy (Episode 1: 4/11/2023)
Plunge with us into our debut episode as we get to know Texas native Mark McAvoy, who arrived in August of 2022 as Liberty Lake's city administrator. You'll learn about Mark's big city career path that brought him to Liberty Lake, his earlier tenure as a Washington resident while he was serving in the Air Force, and what exactly a city administrator actually does. You'll also want to stick around for some fun responses from Mark in our "Lightning Round" of questions! Plus, we'll preview what you can expect from this new podcast series, including the initial challenge of the "...
2023-04-1120 min
St. Sebastian MilwaukeeGetting to Know You with David Goehner"Getting to Know You" is an ongoing interview series hosted by Adult Formation Minister Jon Metz. In this episode, Jon interviews David Goehner!
Note: This interview was first recorded in May of 2021.
2022-01-0829 min
My Book of MormonCC 136: Oops! A Great DepressionFred M. has gained complete control of the Church, for both good and bad. Great strides are made in the quest for a physical Zion on earth! And he completely misses how overspent the coffers are, and then a Great Depression wipes out what little resources were left. All The Links Read along with us here Supreme Directional Control F. Henry Edwards The Graceland College Book of Knowledge, by David Goehner
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Forgotten TVForgotten TV ep 24-AfterMASHThe short lived CBS MASH spin-off series AfterMASH is considered, including a brief overview of the origins of MASH, an episode review; and many hard to find details, facts about the show, and bits of trivia are divulged.
Correction: I am likely in error regarding my conclusion that ep 21, By The Book was 'pulled' from airing on 3-5-1984. While it is true no English language US recording seems to have surfaced of this episode, multiple newspapers have By The Book listed on the daily TV listings for that date. In addition, David Goehner states he remembered s...
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