PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage Paid Permit #017 ZIP CODE 99019 JANUARY 31, 2013 SPLASH FILE PHOTO Members of the 2005-2006 K-Kids Founding advisers collect baby food outside stepping away from popular Albertsons in February 2006. club after 10 years PAGE 10 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 N said. “I’d heard great things about the M O VE L A T Y Liberty Lake Police Department. When E A high school and later superintendent of HUNTWOOD R EW L N R P your employees are happy, they’re saying D AP the local school district. Jones said his MA E D good things about the agency.” I dad’s service in the Air Force was a main S ON S Jones grew up in Jourdanton, Texas, a motivator in his decision to enlist in the T Army. ITRON town of around 4,200 residents located 50 miles south of San Antonio. He par- “I wanted to go into the military right E MISSION AVE ticipated in track, football and basketball after high school, but my dad advised me at Jourdanton High School, where his to go to college for at least a year,” Jones dad coached basketball for 18 years. said. “I’ve always taken my parents’ ad- “I basically grew up in a basketball vice.” gym,” Jones said. After a year at Southwest Texas State His father was also principal of the See OFFICER, page 13 The Splash Jan. 31, 2013 • 3 LOVE... FREE Teeth Whitening OR $ Free light dinner and workshop from STCU. 100 • Learn the importance of financial goals. Gift Certificate Toward Future Dental Treatment • Discover the five steps to a successful spending plan. • Learn to manage your spending plan. With purchase of a New Patient Exam, • Set goals to put your spending plan into action. Necessary X-rays & Recommended Cleaning. Offer expires 2/28/13. 5:00 p.m. dinner 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. workshop CALL Thursday, February 28 TODAY! 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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.