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SECURING A RESERVATION: ENLIGHTEN: Resource center opening History series looks at long quest in LL to help teachers, families and for CDA Tribe to formalize land P. 9 students impacted by dyslexia P. 15 2 • Jan. 31, 2013 The Splash hAir profiles Woodlake Village, iS a cozy, little community, ArT located on the Inlet of Liberty Lake. True Texas TO Featuring OPTIMAL views, ice skating in me winter, swimming & fishing in summer, and direct/private beach access! transplant Karen 2BD, 1BA units feature a lake view patio Pagliaro or balcony, spacious living areas, W/D, fireplace, all major kitchen appliances and Newest LL police officer Seattle-trained Stylist optional garage parking (based on availability). Redken Colour has roots in Lone Star state Specialist Please call us today to find out about availability By Craig Howard 921-5663 and details of this one of Splash Contributor a kind community! SpeciAlizing in hAir cOlOur There was a time when Jeff Jones started Tuesday-Saturday • By Appt. Only (509) 255-9955 each day hauling hay and feeding live- stock before heading off to class at Texas State University. Experience VCS! Feb. 15th These days, the Texas native can be Bring a Friend Day — an opportunity for your found roaming the range of eastern Spo- child to come experience VCS for the whole kane County as Liberty Lake’s newest po- school day. Call and register by February 8th lice officer. submitted photo to save a place in one of our Jones officially began his new law en- Jeff Jones, the newest member of the Lib- classrooms. forcement tenure on Jan. 2 after eight erty Lake Police Department, started in his years as a deputy with the Pend Oreille role Jan. 2. He came from the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Department. Jones was County Sheriff’s Department and, prior to one of a crew of 10 that patrolled the ru- that, his home state of Texas. .org ral area north of Spokane County with a Preschool - Graduation total population of around 13,000. • Information nights every 2nd In 2011, Jones interviewed with the Thursday of the month jEFF jONES Liberty Lake Police Department during a • New Pre-K program Fall 2013 process that resulted in the hiring of two Age Their tomorrow starts TODAY! Now ENrolliNg 509-924-9131 new officers. When Jones heard about the 39 10212 E. 9th Ave. Spokane Valley, WA 99206 • Shuttle transportation available application process opening again in late Family 2012, he already had one foot in the door. Wife and two children “Even though I worked for Pend Favorite thing about growing up in Oreille County, I knew some of the peo- Texas ple who worked down here for Spokane My family County, and I’ve known (Liberty Lake First car police officer) Taj (Wilkerson) for a few 1974 GMC truck with a bent bumper years,” Jones said. “It makes the transi- Most famous person you’ve ever tion a little easier.” met Jones said one of the many aspects of Former President George H.W. Bush his new role he appreciates is the rein- Favorite kind of music forcement provided by departments in Country — Jerry Jeff Walker, Robert Earle surrounding jurisdictions. Keane “One of the things I’ve noticed work- One thing about Texas that people ing in Liberty Lake, is not only do you don’t know have someone else here, you also have It’s not all flat Spokane County, city of Spokane, Valley Hero police and State Patrol,” he said. My dad Jones is the seventh officer on the staff Favorite college football team led by Chief Brian Asmus. The force also University of Texas includes a sergeant and sergeant detec- Favorite thing about living in the N tive. Northwest S 90 WIN E I can’t say it’s the snow … probably AV G “Looking at Spokane County and oth- L OX N access to the outdoors. KN E er agencies, you ask other officers,” Jones

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Optical Department Open Saturday 10a.m. to 2p.m. Feb. 9 & 23, March 9 & 23 4 • Jan. 31, 2013 community The Splash Calendar of events Volume 15, Issue 5 COMMUNITY Recurring Recurring Editor/publisher Josh Johnson [email protected] Feb. 8 | Van Gogh and Merlot painting Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal Central Valley School Board 6:30 p.m. on event 6:30 p.m., Twisp Café and Coffee House, Library 6 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month, the second and fourth Mondays of each month, General Manager Tammy Kimberley 23505 E. Appleway. Instruction, supplies, ap- 23123 E. Mission Ave. CVSD administration building, 19307 E. Cataldo, [email protected] Spokane Valley petizers and one glass of wine are all included Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake 6:45 a.m. sEnior account Janet Pier for $45 in this fundraiser for Friends of Liberty Wednesdays, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22510 E. Liberty Lake City Council 7 p.m. on the first executive [email protected] Lake Library. Sign up at Twisp, or for more info: Country Vista Drive. For more: www.libertylakeki- and third Tuesdays of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive account Cindy Esch 474-9146 wanis.org executive [email protected] Feb. 20 | Liberty Lake Relay for Life Kick Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club Noon Liberty Lake Municipal Library Board 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, 23123 E. graphics editor Sarah Burk Off Party 5 to 7 p.m., Twisp Café, 23505 E. Thursdays, Meadowwood Technology Campus Mission Ave. [email protected] Appleway Ave. The public is invited to learn Liberty Room, 2100 N. Molter Road more about what it takes to form a team and be 4 p.m. Office manager Kelli Dexter Liberty Lake Lions Club Noon on the second Liberty Lake Planning Commission a part of this fundraising event. For more: www. on the second Wednesday of each month, City [email protected] and fourth Wednesday of each month, Barlow’s relayforlife.org/libertylakewa Restaurant, 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane. For Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive Circulation Mike Wiykovics Feb. 28 | Budgeting 101 workshop 5 to more: 927-2193 or [email protected] Special 4 p.m. meetings have been called for [email protected] 6:30 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 Liberty Lake Municipal Library 23123 E. Feb. 27 and March 27 On the cover: E. Mission Ave. Learn the importance of financial Mission Avenue. 10:15 a.m. Fridays, baby lapsit Liberty Lake SCOPE 6:30 p.m. on the first Splash file photo goals, discover the steps to a successful spending story time; 11 a.m. Friday, toddler/preschool Wednesday of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. plan and then set your goals in action. A free About story time and songs; 1 p.m. Fridays, story Country Vista Drive light dinner will be provided at 5 p.m. with the The Liberty Lake Splash time and crafts for preschoolers; 10:30 a.m. 2310 N. Molter Road, Suite 305 free workshop immediately following. To register Saturdays, Knitting Club; 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District Liberty Lake, WA 99019 or for more: 344-2202 or www.stcu.org/work- computer classes; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Board 4 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each Phone: 242-7752; Fax: 927-2190 shops Wednesdays, toddler/preschool story time. For month, 22510 E. Mission Ave. www.libertylakesplash.com more: 232-2510 March 2 | “Evening in Paris” Father The Splash is published monthly by or before the HEALTH & RECREATION Daughter Dance 7 to 9 p.m., CenterPlace Liberty Lake Toastmasters 5:45 to 7 p.m. first of each month. It is distributed free of charge Feb. 17 & 24 | Cross country ski lessons 1 to every business and residence in the greater at Mirabeau Point, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Wednesdays at the Liberty Lake Sewer and Liberty Lake area. Additional copies are located at Spokane Valley. Save the date for this 8th annual Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. to 3 p.m., Trailhead Golf Course, 1102 N. Liberty more than 140 drop-off locations in Liberty Lake event sponsored by the Liberty Lake Kiwanis and For more: 208-765-8657 Lake Road. Taught by a certified ski instructor, and Otis Orchards. the lesson will cover equipment, balance, glid- K-Kids. Tickets are $20 per person if purchased by Senior Lunch programs 11 a.m. Mondays Feb. 25 (or $25 after that date). For more: www. ing, pole use and skiing time. Cost is $25 which and Wednesdays at Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 includes equipment. To register or for more: 755- libertylakekiwanis.org E. Country Vista Drive, and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, 6726 or www.libertylakewa.gov Thursdays and Fridays at Talon Hills Senior Com- plex, 24950 E. Hawkstone Loop. Seniors age 60 Feb. 18 | Elite Flyers Cheer Clinic 9 a.m. to and older invited; recommended donation $3.50. noon, HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave., Liberty Lake. This cheerleading clinics for girls in Submitted materials MUSIC & THE ARTS kindergarten through 8th grade will emphasize Announcements, obituaries, letters to the editor the basics in motions, jumps, cheers and basic and story ideas are encouraged. Submit them in stunting. Cost is $30. For more: 927-0602 writing to [email protected] or bring them by The Splash office. Timely submissions Feb. 22 | Custer’s Grass Band concert 7:30 Feb. 18 | HUB February Basketball Clinic should be received by the 15th of the month p.m., Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. Wil- 9 a.m. to noon, HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. for best chance of publication in the following liam St., Post Falls. This Spokane-based bluegrass Cataldo Ave., Liberty Lake. Ball handling, shooting month’s Splash. band features Liberty Lake resident Bob Asbury. skill development, sportsmanship and teamwork Advertising information Cost is $20 (or $15 for students). 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FAMILY RESTROOM BABY CHANGING STATION The Splash HISTORY Jan. 31, 2013 • 9 CDA Reservation resulted from decades of paper battles A series from the Liberty Lake Historical Society, appearing in the first Original 4 million acres of land Splash issue of each month in 2013. became less than 350,000 January: Relocation of the Coeur d’Alenes By Karen Johnson February: Formation of the Coeur Liberty Lake Historical Society d’Alene Indian Reservation Former Liberty Lake neighbor, Coeur March: Transportation Overview d’Alene Indian Chief Andrew Seltice, once April: Railroads passed along to his son, “The majority of the May: Homesteaders Coeur d’Alenes were living in a paradise in June: Homesteaders in the hills a land of their own with no greed, no un- July: Utilities certainty, no depressions, no divorce and no August: Church government bureaus.” He prefaced it with, September: School “This was the plan and purpose of nature before the coming of the white man.” October: Commerce November: Government The cultural changeover began with the December: Medical arrival of the long anticipated Black Robes (Jesuit missionaries) whom most of the Indians trusted and followed. The Jesuits Graphics courtesy of the Liberty Lake Historical Society warned tribal leaders that in order to se- In the summer of 1884, former Liberty Lake neighbors Chief Andrew Seltice, Peter Wildshoe cure their land “from time immemorial,” it and Steve Liberty represented the Coeur d’Alene Indians in Washington, D.C., as part of a Did you know? delegation lobbying for a treaty settlement. They met with President Grover Cleveland as should be legally titled as U. S. law required. • Spokane Valley was once known as Over the following decades, the Indians well as the Indian Bureau concerning the railroad right-of-way through their lands. Seltice the Coeur d’Alene Prairie, a part of the sought to do just that. received a gold medal as a special Presidential commendation. Coeur d’Alene ancestral lands. It was once said that the Coeur d’Alenes were such loyal and honorable men of in- Mullan Road was completed, which ushered north Idaho spawned five small towns (in- • Wolf Lodge was once a place of respect tegrity that they often became the victim of in a steady stream of non-Indian usurpers. cluding Kellogg and Wallace) on reservation and awe among the Coeur d’Alenes and lesser men. The story of this Indian tribe’s Finally, the governor of Idaho Territory lands, emboldening new fortune seekers to is mentioned in their legends. cut timbers and settle freely. By this time, efforts to pursue a land title for their ap- recommended the Coeur d’Alenes be given • Where the Spokane River leaves proximately 4 million acres leaves a reveal- white people already owned two-thirds of title to their land as a reservation. President Coeur d’Alene Lake is the site of the old ing paper trail from paper battles over rights Andrew Johnson granted it in 1867, but its the original Coeur d’Alene-occupied land, Coeur d’Alene Indian burial grounds. to the land the Coeur d’Alenes called home. boundaries were limited to about 250,000 often “bought” at gunpoint or for a pittance because the tribe believed they would oth- On the other side of the Washington Ter- acres of the initial four million. The Coeur • Ninety Spokane Indians moved onto d’Alenes refused. erwise end up with nothing (as had hap- the Coeur d’Alene Reservation by invita- ritory mountains, Gov. Isaac Stevens, who pened to neighboring tribes). was also the director of Indian Affairs in Six long years later, President Ulysses S. tion. They have shared equally with the Washington, declared, “The Indian title to Grant created the reservation by Executive Seltice continued to petition the Presi- Coeur d’Alenes ever since in all things land east of the Cascade Mountains should Order, calling for “original” boundaries. But dent, and the Jesuits hired John Mullan, pertaining to land and money allotments. at once be extinguished." Congress took no action and it was never builder of the Mullan Road, to lobby in finalized. Washington on their behalf. Although a The following year, he surveyed Coeur congressionally created Indian Commis- tion. Liberty was well educated, a good lin- d’Alene land for the federal government’s After the Nez Perce uprisings of 1877, sion determined the Tribe was entitled to northern transcontinental railroad. The over 100 white freeholders signed a petition keep the original boundary area (Grant’s) guist (he’d learned their language) and had Tribe responded by officially filing for the praising the Coeur d’Alenes for sending promising "that no part of the reservation some knowledge of the law. He made many establishment of a reservation in 1855. their own men to protect the settlers' farms shall ever be sold, occupied, opened to trips to Washington, D.C., on behalf of the Unfortunately, Stevens couldn’t meet with and livestock during the uprisings: “In re- white settlement or otherwise disposed of Tribe during the boundary issues, and his them because he was making treaties with turn for your kindness we, the undersigned without the consent of the Indians resid- involvement was said to have been instru- other tribes for the proposed railroad. citizens, are willing to assist you in petition- ing on said reservation," Congress wouldn’t mental. He had become their confidant, The next year their scheduled meeting ing Government to grant you a good title approve. Encroaching settlers interpreted helper, legal adviser and interpreter, and the with Stevens was cancelled due to the Ya- to your land that you may lead a quiet and that the government condoned their unre- Tribal leaders embraced him as an adopted kima Indian War, which obviously took peaceful life, and we are willing to do any- strained taking of Indians' land. “Indian head man,” equal with every right precedence over land title problems. The thing in our power to promote the peace possessed by any member of the tribe. and happiness of you, Coeur d'Alenes.” Through the years, the Coeur d’Alene ensuing Indian Wars of 1858 resulted in a leaders signed agreements that significantly Not all of the tribe was in agreement peace treaty between the U. S. government Many of these same settlers sent a sec- reduced their 4 million acres (today’s Res- with Seltice throughout the long negotia- via Colonel George Wright, and the Tribe ond petition to Congress nine years later, ervation is less than 350,000 acres). The tion years. The government classified them who loyally promised to remain peaceful this time stating that the Coeur d’Alenes Jesuits encouraged their Indian friends with the U. S., with Indian neighbors and didn't need all their communal land and as "non-Coeur d'Alenes," and they subse- to move to the fertile part of the reserva- quently disappeared from official, federal, with non-Indian’s passage through their asked that the Indians be granted "lands in tion. Chief Seltice relocated from his fam- territory. Meanwhile, the non-Indians pres- severalty" (individual titles of limited acre- provision-giving documents. Thus, it ap- ily home in Spokane Valley to the reserva- pears, the making of the Reservation re- sured the government to remove the Indi- age) opening the remaining land "for public tions’ farmland near Tekoa, Wash., and De shaped social and cultural boundaries as ans for the sake of development. entry.” Although the Tribe won a tempo- Smet, Idaho, along with many other Coeur well as geographic ones. The Coeur d’Alenes again petitioned for rary reprieve, the 1887 Congress passed the d’Alene families. He also invited four white legal boundaries, this time to the feds, but Dawes Severalty Act which affected Coeur families to join them, including Joe Peavy Karen Johnson is a member of the board of the Civil War rightfully trumped settling d’Alene land as well as others. and Steven Liberty, his neighbors at Liberty the Liberty Lake Historical Society. She has distant land matters. Shortly thereafter, the In the 1880s, precious metals found in Lake. All four families accepted the invita- lived in Liberty Lake most of her life. 10 • Jan. 31, 2013 cover story The Splash Resigning K-Kids advisers reflect on 10 years Lutzenberger, Dockrey for them to learn that they can help those who might have less,” Dockrey said. About Kiwanis K-Kids: A history And, year after year, Liberty Lake fifth- have provided nucleus Kiwanis International is a global service graders have been attracted by the oppor- of giving back organization that serves children and tunity to give back through the K-Kids. Internationally, K-Kids is a service lead- for club’s first decade families. Kiwanis Clubs usually serve “We never have a shortage of kids,” ership program specially designed for By Jocelyn Stott in their respective neighborhoods and Dockrey said. “We have to keep it to primary school-age students who serve Splash Contributor sometimes take on a global project as projects to benefit local organization and around 50 kids and only fifth grade. We well. Worldwide, it is estimated that Pat Lutzenberger and Linda Dockrey always have a lot of kids who plan to do it their peers — other kids. more than 150,000 service projects have volunteered together for a long time even before they get to the right age.” are organized by Kiwanis Clubs, whose The Liberty Lake K-Kids chapter began — 10 years, at least. Dockrey and Lutzenberger have decid- members volunteer more than 12 during the 2003-2004 school year. Lo- This year, they plan to step down as the ed to step down at the same time because million hours of service, according to cal club founder and K-Kids adviser Pat Liberty Lake Kiwanis Club’s co-advisers to they can’t really imagine one without the www.kiwanis.org. Other sub groups of Lutzenberger said that over the past 10 the K-Kids, a community service club for other. Kiwanis include Kiwanis Kids or K-Kids school years, the K-Kids have: fifth graders at Liberty Lake Elementary “She’s a dynamo,” Dockrey said of Lut- (primary school), Builders Club (middle School. The club shows young people how • Raised $700 for Spokane Guild School zenberger. “This has been so important to school), Key Club (high school), Circle K to give back to their community in the • Raised $1,300 for United Nations her.” International or CKI (for college students) form of service projects and fundraisers. International Children’s Education Foun- The sentiment is mutual. and Aktion Club (for adults with dis- “(The kids) really get a chance to see dation (UNICEF) “I couldn’t do it without her,” Lutzen- abilities). how lucky they are to live in a commu- • Raised about $9,000 in baby food for See ADVISERS, page 14 nity like Liberty Lake, that’s important the Spokane Valley Partners Food Bank • Collected more than $5,000 in toys, coloring books, art supplies, personal Father Daughter Dance to provide ‘Evening in Paris’ hygiene products and food for Ronald By Jocelyn Stott McDonald House, Vanessa Behan Crisis Splash Contributor Nursery, Anna Ogden Hall and Shriner’s For the eighth consecutive year, the Lib- Children’s Hospital. erty Lake Kiwanis Club and K-Kids will be • Adopted an orphanage in Africa, send- presenting the Father Daughter Dance to ing them much-needed supplies and the community. gifts — including a cow! This year’s soiree is themed, “Evening in Additionally, the Liberty Lake K-Kids Paris.” At this event, dads and their daugh- have been recognized three different ters, stepdaughters, borrowed daughters and granddaughters show up in their fin- times with a Chase Youth Award for est attire. Kiwanian Pat Lutzenberger em- projects like: phasized the fact that the club encourages • Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey the girls to go with a father figure of some drives sort, even if the actual father is not an op- tion for whatever reason. • Halloween safety campaign While semi-formal is what’s recom- • Children’s Hospital toy drive mended on the literature announcing the • Tree of Sharing collection event, some arrive at the event in tuxes and gowns, some in limousines. The club keeps • Guardian Angel Homes assisted living a scrapbook full of photos of middle-aged outreach men and their dressed-to-the-nines young Splash photo by Jocelyn Stott • Teacher appreciation breakfast daughters, and the joy of the occasion shines through the photos. Liberty Lake Kiwanis Club and community members work on the “Evening in Paris” Father • Liberty Lake Community Easter Egg Daughter Dance decorations and party favors at the home of K-Kids co-advisor Pat Lutzen- Hunt Kiwanian Linda Dockrey likes the event berger. Pictured around the table, from left, are Linda Dockrey, Charmaine Peterson, Lutzen- for the opportunity it provides to enrich berger (standing), Joan Lucero and Jackie Moore. Standing in the background are Anne Cline • Recycling efforts See DANCE, page 14 and Mary Sloan.

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Molter Road, Suite 203A • Liberty Lake, WA 99019 Submitted photos The Splash Jan. 31, 2013 • 13 profiles some fun with it while I was there.” gating the terrain he now patrols. able,” Jones said. “We want to be that type OFFICER After three years at A&M, Jones decided “My first impression was that I have a lot of officer as well.” Continued from page 2 to return to his own college classroom, to learn,” Jones said. “I need to know Liber- Just as when he wore the Army uniform, much like his dad who went back to school ty Lake, but if another officer in a Spokane Jones has already approached his latest (now Texas State) Jones reported to ba- to earn his Master’s degree. Back at Texas transition with an unwavering priority on sic training, then went through airborne County district is calling for assistance, I State, the structure and focus Jones had need to know that area, too. Enforcing the what he describes as “a duty to serve.” training and finally Army Ranger School. learned in the military paid off. While at- He was eventually assigned to the Second laws is the same, but it’s learning a whole “I’ve had the opportunity with certain tending college in San Marcos, he also new way of doing things as far as comput- investigations to help someone who oth- Ranger Battalion at Fort Lewis near Taco- worked as a ranch-hand on a farm 20 miles ma and served in special operations. ers, dispatch and learning the area.”www.libeerwisertylak wouldn’tesplash. havecom been helped,” he from campus. said. “It’s rewarding to know that justice As for his new boss, Jones said Asmus “I needed that regimented approach at “When I came out of the military, ev- is served. If I can help one person in the and his leadership approach has an impact that time in my life,” Jones said. “I was a erything seemed so easy,” Jones said. “That course of my career, it’s worth it. I think mess that first year in college.” first year in college, I had no discipline. I on every officer who serves in Liberty Lake. police officers are in this because they After six years as a Ranger, Jones began just got by in my classes. Going back to col- “He’s very easy to talk to, very approach- want to help.” a new chapter in his military career, work- lege, I was like ‘This is all I have to do?’ My ing as an Army recruiter on the campus of grades were much better, all A’s and B’s.” View all of the content in The Splash at: Texas A&M University. At the time, he was Even though his schooling went well — one of only three soldiers in the nation as- Jones graduated in two-and-a-half years signed to launch the military’s new college with a degree in criminal justice — the www.libertylakesplash.com recruiting program. decision to move on from the military was “I wasn’t high pressure at all,” Jones said not a simple one —especially with what of his time in College Station. “Basically I was occurring on the world stage. told them what programs the Army offered “It was after 9/11, and friends of mine and what the Army could do for them.” were being deployed,” he said. “You kind One of the unique challenges Jones faced of feel bad not being there with them, and on the Aggie campus had to do with the some of them didn’t make it back. I still in-state rivalry between A&M and the find myself today missing the military on Interact with Liberty Lake news. University of Texas. In the Lone Star state, some levels.” most folks are either Aggies or Longhorns, Even though he has now spent close to Interact with Liberty Lake. and Jones had always cheered for the team a decade in law enforcement, Jones said he 509.385.9090 out of Austin. is still learning. His new responsibilities [email protected]/connect CRS, ABR, RELO “I rooted for Longhorns growing up,” in Liberty Lake have come with their own I am NEVER too busy for your referrals! Jones said. “It was interesting. We had unique curriculum — starting with navi- Liberty Lake Resident wedding • birth • anniversary • engagement libeRty lake kiwanis and k-kids pROudly pResent the 8th annual E-Mail them to [email protected] or drop them by the office at 2310 N. Molter Road, Suite 305 Father Daughter Dance 2013

SUNDAY bon appetit MAY 19th • 2013 Saturday, March 2nd 7pm - 9pm Early registration through March 31st Doors open at 6:30pm CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley Area Wide Event • All Communities Welcome Semi-Formal Attire is Recommended ooh la la tickets: $20 per person, $25 per person after feb. 25th Includes: long-stem rose, favors & refreshments! bonjour! Raffle tickets $1.00 each Photo packages available by Dorian Studio Music by Party Starters to purchase tickets: Visit: libertylakekiwanis.org to register and pay through PayPal OR mail a check tO: Kiwanis LL Father Daughter Dance, PO Box 384, Liberty Lake, WA 99019 Liberty Lake to Riverfront Park - Spokane, WA fOR questiOns call: Pat 979-6652 or Linda 951-3573 WindermereMarathon.com 14 • Jan. 31, 2013 The Splash sports/cover story CV gymnasts headed to super-regional meet

Two others, Savannah Folsom and Conferences. Four wresters per weight remain, including at the third place Saxons Clarisa Martinez, have the potential to qualify for state. on Tuesday. qualify individually, “which I wasn’t sure The Bears finished third in the GSL after CV girls (7-9) lost twice last week de- By Mike Vlahovich of at the beginning of the season,” Brunelle losing the Battle of the Bone 43-21 to rival spite a 30-point effort by Madison Hov- Splash Contributor said. “Both have shots, at least, for bars or University. ren against Shadle Park, and their playoff b e am .” Change is afoot for Central Valley gym- CV’s “Big Four” of Tanner Davis, chances are slim. nasts in their postseason quest. A young team with only one senior, six Colton Orrino and Blake and Bryson juniors and 21 sophomores or freshmen, Beard won easily as expected. But the Ti- Unlike previous seasons when Greater the Bears finished third in the GSL and Spokane League 4A teams met schools tans gave up only one pin and won nine Scoreboard were the second 4A regional qualifier, be- of the other 10 matches — four by pin, from the Columbia Basin in an eastern hind defending state champion Mead. regional state qualifier, this year the Bears another by forfeit — running an early 9-7 Boys Basketball are in a holding pattern. “We’re increasing every week in terms of lead to 27-7 and polishing off the victory 1/22 CV vs. Gonzaga Prep 62-46 L scoring,” Brunelle said. “We’re looking to by winning the final three tests. 1/25 CV vs. Shadle Park 63-52 W They travel to one of two super-regional peak at the right time for state.” meets Feb. 9 at Mt. Rainier against the The quartet of individuals, however, Girls Basketball South Puget Sound league on the west side Every wrestler for himself gives CV a great shot at a team trophy at 1/22 CV vs. Gonzaga Prep 64-57 L state. 1/25 CV vs. Shadle Park 72-62 L of the state. Dual meets behind, area wrestlers fend “We had to turn our last league meet into for themselves over the next three weeks. Cup more than half full Gymnastics a pseudo-district,” coach Kim Brunelle Beginning Friday, the district, regional Central Valley’s boys basketball team is 1/24 CV vs. Mead 166.625-160.25 L said. 1/24 CV vs. Ferris 160.25-147.825 W and state meets are as much about individ- unbeaten no more. But the Bears retained 1/24 CV vs. Lewis and Clark 160.25-132.275 W CV is one of two GSL teams to advance. ual accomplishment as team success. first place outright in the GSL anyway. Wrestling From the regional, two teams and the top Central Valley starts at home Friday with Three missed free throws near the end 1/24 CV vs. University 43-21 L 10 individuals go on to state. the first round of the eight-man per weight of the first half in their game at Gonzaga “I was kind of hoping we’d get there, and class 4A district tournament beginning at Prep was an ominous sign as the Bullpups SCHEDULE we did,” said Brunelle of Central Valley’s 4 p.m. On Saturday, it moves to University outscored their foe 37-23 in the second JANUARY 31 return to gymnastics prominence. She for an elimination round beginning at 9 half and didn’t allow a double figures scor- 5:30 p.m. CV Boys Basketball vs. Rogers 7 p.m. CV Girls Basketball vs. Rogers figures as many as four individuals can a.m. followed by semifinals and finals co- er during a 62-46 romp. FEBRUARY 5 qualify for state. inciding with the 3A sub-regional tourney. Prep’s share of first place was short- 5:30 p.m. CV Girls Basketball at Ferris 7 p.m. CV Boys Basketball at Ferris Both McKinzie Carter and Issabella Three 4A GSL wrestlers per weight lived, however, losing at Ferris three days FEBRUARY 7 Erdem have a shot all-around in four move on to regional the following week at later and giving sole possession of first 5:30 p.m. CV Boys Basketball at Mt. Spokane events. CV against Mid-Columbia and Big Nine place back to the Bears (15-1). Four games 7 p.m. CV Girls Basketball at Mt. Spokane

‘grow up’ while I was involved in K-Kids by Elementary for about 241 people. Now, ADVISERS putting me in a leadership role and teaching DANCE the event is held at CenterPlace Regional Continued from page 10 me to have expectations and goals to work Continued from page 10 Event Center in Spokane Valley. Last year for.” Kiwanis members at the door ran out of berger countered. “She’s the logistics person the father-daughter relationship. 500 tickets and granted last-minute en- One of those initiatives includes Robb’s who makes all my crazy ideas work.” “It’s important for fathers to get a peek try to nearly 30 people before they finally business. In her summers off from college, Both women expressed sadness but say into the world of little girls, and the girls stopped counting. Organizers stress that it’s time for them both to move on and do Robb owns and operates a mobile wood- love having their dad’s attention,” Dockrey they really appreciate an RSVP for the something new. They both say their in- fired pizza oven called Roamin’ Pizza Char- said. purpose of planning the food and party iot. space, however. volvement with Kiwanis — and the K-Kids Anne Cline, a parent volunteer whose in particular — have brought them closer to “I feel like they ‘got’ it,” Lutzenberger said daughter Sydney, now 16, attended the “We don’t like turning anyone away, but their community than they ever could have of former K-Kids like Robb. “They under- dance when she was in elementary school, it is very hard to plan an event like this imagined. stood what we were showing them. … I just said she loves the tradition so much, she and not have people pre-register,” Dockrey said. Lutzenberger and her husband, Mike, are love reading about them in the paper and still helps along with her daughter. charter members of the Liberty Lake Ki- the things they do. I can’t even tell you what Registration is available online at www. wanis Club, which was founded in the fall When the Father Daughter Dance be- satisfaction that brings me.” gan in 2006, it was held at Liberty Lake libertylakekiwanis.org, or a check can be of 2001. They both have participated in ser- mailed to “Kiwanis LL Father Daughter vice clubs throughout their lives in different Dance,” P.O. Box 384, Liberty Lake, WA communities where they have lived. 99019. Tickets are $20 per person before Pat Lutzenberger began the Liberty Feb. 25 and $25 thereafter. Raffle tickets Lake K-Kids chapter during the 2003-2004 are available for $1, and photo packages school year. In this photo are made available by Dorian Studio. from Decem- One of Lutzenberger’s greatest sources of In its earliest days, the dance would ber 2010, pride when it comes to the K-Kids is see- members of generate around $1,500 for the club. Now, ing the students who go on to become civic- the K-Kids pre- that figure is around $9,000. All the money minded adults who enjoy serving others. pare care bags raised through ticket sales, raffles and auc- One such K-Kids alum is Hannah Robb, for families tions at the event gets put to use in civic now in her sophomore year at Eastern staying at the projects both locally and internationally Washington University. Ronald McDon- by the Liberty Lake Kiwanis. “Pat is an amazing, positive person who ald House in Past themes include “A Walk in the puts her whole heart into K-Kids,” Robb Spokane. Clouds,” “Mardi Gras” and “Princess and said. “She and her husband really helped me Splash file photo the Frog.” The Splash Jan. 31, 2013 • 15 community The February Group opening Liberty Lake center Current is on to help students with dyslexia newsstands By Shaun Brown Splash Contributor Terrible spelling, extremely messy backpack (and bedroom), choppy read- ing, slow, messy writing and a dread of school — scientific studies by the Nation- al Institute of Health indicate that one in every five elementary school students ex- hibit these signs. For parents, teachers and administra- tors who observe these behaviors, ques- tions inevitably arise about what creates this struggle with language processing and what can be done to help. Enlighten, a newly established non-profit organiza- tion located in Liberty Lake, is equipped and anxious to answer these questions. “These language processing difficulties are the signs of dyslexia, a word many HEALTHY VALLEY have heard but very few understand,” A new Network is aiming to help said Kerry Jensen, a founding member of connect local residents with health Enlighten. and wellness resources. It all Enlighten held an inaugural public launches with a big February event. awareness forum last week, where Jensen explained that the word dyslexia sim- BOND-ING ISSUES ply means “difficulty with reading.” An Submitted photo As the East Valley School District individual diagnosed with dyslexia will Kerry Jensen, a founding member of Enlighten, speaks to a group at a forum last week about readies for a Feb. 12 vote, a look at generally exhibit difficulty with a variety the new organization’s work to provide resources to help people struggling with dyslexia. how Valley districts have struggled to of language processing tasks, difficulties Enlighten is opening a resource center in February in the Liberty Lake Portal, 23403 E. Mis- pass bonds the past decade. that researchers are increasingly verify- sion Ave. ing. Since 1987, the National Institute of ON THE SLOPES OF SOUTH KOREA Health has been researching what causes “One week, my student as effective programs for difficulty with reading. Speedy skier Heather Comer is set a goal to get 100 per- FOR MORE ... teaching students who competing at the 2013 Special “In the last decade, scientific findings cent on the spelling test,” need to learn reading, For more information Olympics World Games currently based on brain imaging studies that be- she said. spelling and language pro- under way in South Korea. about Enlighten, call gan at Yale have put an end to any spec- After a week of intense cessing in a different way. 255-7600 or email kerry. ulation that dyslexia is not real,” Jensen studying, a 48 percent was The individuals behind THE WAVE said. the result. [email protected]. Enlighten hope to help as Brrrrrr! Check out the winter- many teachers, kids and FMRI studies of struggling readers “That’s when I felt de- themed stories and activities for parents as they can. elementary-age kids, thanks to the versus natural readers indicate a dyslexic feated,” Ely said. “I was at In February, the group will open a re- sponsorship of KiDDS Dental. person will have a 10 percent larger right a loss. I didn’t know what else to do. I had source center in the Liberty Lake Portal brain than the other 80 percent of the gone to all the teachers and the reading population. building, 23403 E. Mission Ave. The THE FOUNTAIN specialists, and then a friend gave me a dream is to eventually staff the resource Brought to readers by Evergreen “People with dyslexia will use differ- website that listed signs and symptoms of center with tutors — volunteers and pro- Fountains, this new section for seniors ent areas of the brain for reading,” Jensen dyslexia.” fessionals who have been trained to in- features opportunities for staying fit said. “There will be under-activation of Ely realized her child exhibited 40 of struct dyslexic students using an Orton- over the cold winter months. the automatic recall areas of the brain.” the 60 indicators. Gillingham certified program. For a child trying to learn the alphabet With a one in five ratio, Ely’s child is not Dr. Samuel Orton, a neuropsychiatrist, The February issue of The or the Friday spelling word list, this can alone. In an average classroom, a teacher and teacher/psychologist Anna Gilling- Current is available now at more be extremely defeating. As they study can expect to have five to seven dyslexic ham teamed up in the 1930s to create a than 210 locations, or subscribe the letters and words, their brain is just children. Despite these numbers, “most method of multi-sensory education de- not hardwired to retain what they are at www.valleycurrent.com. teachers have never heard of it or don’t signed for the 20 percent of our popula- learning in the traditional way. Often, a tion who aren’t “hardwired for reading,” dyslexic student will put in extreme ef- really know what it is,” explained Staci Jensen said. fort, successfully pass a spelling test, but Seliger, who founded Enlighten. if asked to take the test two weeks later, Seliger’s organization contacted sev- “The right type of instruction builds will not recall the correct spelling. eral universities to find out what type of pathways to the automatic recall part of the brain,” said Jensen, who has tutored “Informing , connecting and Niki Ely, also a member of Enlighten, dyslexia-related instruction was included her daughters for three years using a pro- inspiring communities” told of her experience feeling total de- in their elementary education curriculum. gram based on the research. spair after trying every possible avenue The answers, she said, were disheartening. 509-242-7752 she could identify to help her young child And yet, according to Enlighten, a While the genetic brain structure of a www.valleycurrent.com who struggled to read and spell. wealth of scientific data exists, as well See DYSLEXIA, page 19 16 • Jan. 31, 2013 opinion The Splash

Submitted photo Lacey Grummons’ class at the Central Valley Kindergarten Center shared its reflections on honesty for this month’s Partners Advancing Character Education (PACE) guest column. What have you done to show honesty? CVKC students share that I am not supposed to do, I tell the truth. Kayleena Long: I tell my parents and my thoughts on PACE trait brother when I did something I am not sup- posed to. I tell the truth so I can be nice. Splash Guest Column Aundreya Arnold: Giving my brothers a Recently, students in Lacey Grummons’ hug. class at the Central Valley Kindergarten Natalie Thompson: Telling the truth. Center were asked the question, “What have you done to show honesty?” Classroom Trevor Dunham: I fell down the stairs, and para-educator Tracy Allen also helped out I told my mom. with the project. Honesty is the Partners Gavin Inman: This morning, I did some- Advancing Character Education trait of the thing that my mom didn’t have to tell me. I month for February. Student responses are put on my coat without being asked. shared below. Jacob Gilstrap: Play by the rules. Tanner Hintz: Telling my sister that I was Landon Garner: In the summer, I played by hurt. the rules when I played this monkey game. Zack Morris: When I got a cut on my nose, Whoever gets the most monkeys loses. my mom asked how I got the cut. I said I Ali Fridye: When I got to play something don’t know. and my brother didn’t get something, I gave Jared Stock: I went downstairs, and I told it to him. Then I told my mom I gave it to Jacob’s parents that we had a popcorn fight him. and we cleaned up the mess. Cameron Fitting: When I play Lego Star Jaycee Lawhead: After I hit my sister at Wars it doesn’t matter if my brother plays home, I told my mom. number one or number two. Angela Mead: Every time I do something Omari Fletcher: When I play in the snow, I don’t pick it up and I don’t throw it. About the Opinion Page Rebecca Ophardt: If I did something mean and didn’t tell the truth, I would just tell it. The Splash opinion page is intended to be a community forum for discussing local issues. Kate Leiby: Before I go outside, I always ask Please interact with us by sending a leer to my mom. the editor or Liberty Lake Voices guest column for consideraon. Owen Packebush: Sharing the XBOX with Leers to the editor of no more than 350 words my brother. or guest columns of about 700 words should be Riley Spackman: Being a friend and being emailed to [email protected]. nice. Views expressed in signed columns or leers do not necessarily reflect the views of this Samee Patch: I tell the truth. newspaper or its staff. Editorials, which appear under the heading "Splash Editorial," represent This column appears as part of a monthly the voice of The Splash and are wrien by series highlighting the Partners Advancing Editor/Publisher Josh Johnson. Character Education (PACE) trait of the month. The trait for February is honesty. The Splash Jan. 31, 2013 • 17 Paid Advertisement Liberty Join 34 Growing Companies at the Lake PORTAL team hopes many more people will learn a bit more about dyslexia. To reach Non-profit Dyslexia Awareness Group sets a member of the Enlighten team, you can call 509 255 7600, email Kerry. up Headquarters at the Portal [email protected], or stop by Suite 116 of the Liberty Lake Portal. If you are a parent whose student finds spelling, reading, and writing extremely arduous, you might want to stop by the Enlighten headquarters at Guys and Dolls Choirs Now Forming the Liberty Lake Portal. If you are a teacher who realizes that the traditional Suite 100C in the Liberty Lake Portal houses the multiple business ventures method of instruction for reading and writing just doesn’t work for about 20 of entrepreneurs Rik and Heidi Stewart. Rik, a fourteen year survivor of an percent of your class, you might also benefit from a trip to Enlighten. incurable form of cancer, provides consulting services for RedDrop, a cancer Scientific research by the National Institute of Health has determined that detection company while his wife Heidi attends to the administrative -ele 20% of our population inherits the brain structure that typically yields the ments of her “Guys & Dolls Children’s Choir.” more creative, artistic, innovative thinking but also leads to difficulty with As a four year old, Heidi Demars sang her first solo. “I loved performing,” various forms of language processing. This genetically inherited trait is com- Heidi explained. I have a definite passion for music. It fuels my life every monly known as dyslexia, or trouble with reading. day.” Heidi spent her childhood and teenage years making music a part of Staci Seliger and Kerry Jensen have banded with several other parents, to her life. As a standout student in the Central Valley band and choir, Heidi form Enlighten, a newly established non-profit organization to answer ques- earned a vocal scholarship to Brigham Young University where she polished tions and support families where Dyslexia is present. her musical performance skills. While at the university, she also studied the “Our girls just had a very hard time in school,” Staci said. “We didn’t want fundamentals of music and vocal technique. other kids to have to go Over the past fifteen years, Heidi has applied her learn- through that struggle without ing to share the power of music with many. help.” According to Kerry “I have taught private lessons and group lessons. I have Jensen, a founding member led church choirs, community choirs, and children’s choirs of Enlighten, “These lan- for 15 years.” In those years of teaching music, Heidi guage processing difficulties recalls working with a young man by the name of MaKade are the signs of dyslexia, a Claypool. Most of us remember MaKade as an excellent word many have heard but football player, and possibly the only player to ever stand very few understand.” out on the Central Valley High School track, in his football Early awareness and inter- uniform, and sing the National Anthem before a game. vention is a key goal of the Heidi’s instruction and encouragement enabled MaKade Enlighten organization. “We to make the leap from choir participation to public solo envision students coming performance, and led to future performance opportunities to the Portal after school,” with choral groups on the college level. Seliger explained. “We hope While Heidi’s technique and methods will help those to have volunteers here who participants who aspire to performance careers, she points can tutor students using Niki Ely, Mary May, Staci Seliger, Kerry Jensen, and Heather out another great benefit of music participation in any methods designed specifically O’Keefe are establishing the headquarters of their non-profit, “En- form. “Music performance promotes confidence and helps for their style of learning.” lighten, Dyslexia Understood,” at the Liberty Lake Portal. any child to be a better student,” Heidi explains. Seliger hopes that teachers When Guys and Dolls Children’s Choir formed 10 years will also come and take advantage of the resources being compiled by the ago, thirty five children from Liberty Lake and the surrounding area partici- Enlighten organization. pated. The group forming this spring will be very similar. The Guys and Dolls The Enlighten headquarters will open this month in the Liberty Lake Portal. Children’s Choir is open to children ages five and up. They will learn and The high speed internet service and convenient location will make it possible perform a Broadway Repertoire. Stewart is hoping to schedule the group as for Enlighten to realize their goal of helping many more students. Conve- a lead act for one of this summer’s Pavillion Park events. niently located near the school and the library, their office space will make The Guys and Dolls Children’s Choir handles their administrative tasks from it easier for families and professionals who are struggling to help students the Liberty Lake Portal but rehearsals will be held at another Liberty Lake understand and overcome the challenges presented by dyslexia. location. Rehearsals will occur in age group blocks with children age five to “Acceptance is part of understanding,” said Bernard Daines whose grand- eight forming the younger choir, and children over eight in the older group. child has been diagnosed with dyslexia. He overheard a conversation be- Heidi also anticipates creating a teenage choir, but is waiting to determine tween several grandchildren where one cousin told the other, ‘Dyslexia, the timing based on the schedules of those students interested in participat- oh yeah, that‘s as common as left handedness.’ He applauds the efforts of ing. Enlighten and is glad they’ve established their headquarters in his Liberty “The most rewarding aspect of this business is just seeing kids gain a love Lake Portal building. “Once you know a bit about dyslexia, you’re no longer of music,” Heidi said. “That is my favorite thing.” You can get more infor- afraid of it. mation about the Guys and Dolls Children’s Choir at the Liberty Lake Portal, Through parent information meetings and other activities, the Enlighten Suite 100C, or by calling Stewart at 509 217 8052. 23403 E. MISSION AVENUE AT LIBERTY LAKE WWW.LLIP.NET

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