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FAMILIAR CONGRATS TO LL’S HARAMES FACE FILES TO CLASS OF 2015 (AND CHALICH) CHALLENGE FOR GRADUATES HELPS CV GIRLS COUNCIL SEAT PAGES 31-34 TO GSL TITLE PAGE 6 PAGE 43 2 • JUNE 2015 NEWS The Splash Guru of greens A Cup of Joe DeAndre a fixture of LL golf for nearly a quarter century dant fleet of golf carts. When the county began a multi-million By Craig Howard dollar renovation of the course in Septem- SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR ber 2008, DeAndre was given a stipend Kit DeAndre wants to make one thing and often found himself on the construc- clear: He has not been working as the head tion site as dirt, sand and turf shifted ex- golf professional at the Liberty Lake Golf tensively into refurbished links spanning Course since the venue opened in 1958. It over 6,600 yards. By the time the course only seems that way. reopened in May 2010, DeAndre and his team had a new irrigation system, dramat- The native of Spokane has called the ic grade changes, expanded greens and up- greens and fairways at Liberty Lake’s old- graded water and sand features. est course his home for the past 23 years, going back to 1988 when he split time The oldest of five siblings, DeAndre was raised in the Spokane Valley area and grad- between the site and the newly opened uated from Central Valley High School in MeadowWood Golf Course next door. He 1978. Growing up, golf was among a vari- learned his trade from the late Kaye Walk- ety of outdoor interests that included hik- er, a local golfing legend who qualified for ing, cycling, fishing and the unique hobby the U.S. Open in 1963 and also worked at of falconry. As a kid, DeAndre can recall both Liberty Lake locations for a time. venturing out to the county course with DeAndre oversees a staff of around 20 his parents, both avid golfers. at the Spokane County-owned site and is SPLASH PHOTO BY CRAIG HOWARD DeAndre was working at Walla Walla responsible for all golf operations as well Memorial Golf Course in 1988 when he Kit DeAndre has been the head golf professional at Liberty Lake Golf Course since 1997 and as a myriad of other aspects, including the has worked at the Spokane County-owned site since 1988. The 1978 Central Valley High driving range, concessions and an abun- See DEANDRE, page 4 School graduate also spent time at nearby MeadowWood Golf Course.

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He was part of a crew that helped • Auto, boat and RV detailing • Deep scratch repair your career and approach as a golf pro? somewhat, but hard work, practice, good open MeadowWood while also working • Undercarriage cleaning • Auto body paint coaching and a commitment to strive to an at LLGC, a mere nine-iron to the south. A: Kaye Walker not only influenced me • Hard water spot removal • Car washing but many other golf professionals in our elite level is what makes these players the • Minor auto body and repair • Upholstery When Bob Scott replaced Walker as head area. Kaye was a great mentor as I matured best in the world. • Engine cleaning pro at LLGC in 1991, DeAndre shifted ex- clusively to Liberty Lake. He then took the in my career and learned what it might Q: One of the trademark features of FRANKOSAUTOSALON.COM reins at LLGC when Scott was named head take to be a head golf professional one LLGC is your uniquely designed pro Located in Otis Orchards pro at Meadowwood in 1997. day. Mr. Walker had a great rapport with shop that seems to be a throwback to the Mobile Service Available people, and it showed in the day-to-day classic age of golf. What sort of feedback DeAndre and his wife, Janet, have been 208-699-0518 operation of the golf course. have you heard over the years about that married 26 years and have two grown chil- building? dren. The Splash caught up with DeAndre Q: How would you describe the dy- on the fairway recently to chat about a ca- namics between Liberty Lake, Meadow- A: The clubhouse at Liberty Lake is defi- reer that spans nearly a quarter century in Wood and Trailhead? Does everyone get nitely unique. We do get several comments LOOK — JUST IN a community recognized as one of the re- along or is there a certain degree of com- on its design. Most patrons enjoy the retro 20 Late Model 48-Volt gion’s most popular golf destinations. petition there? 1950s look. The inside of the clubhouse it- CLUB CAR & EZE-GOS A: Both Liberty Lake and Meadow- self functions very well, the golf shop and Of the three golf courses in Wood are owned by Spokane County, so bistro area are tied together so both opera- ’09 Eze-Go 4 Passenger Gas -- Lites $3995 Liberty Lake, Liberty Lake Golf while we don't compete among one an- tions work together well. I would say over ’10 Club Car Precedent 4 Passenger -- $4295 Q. other we are supported by the rounds of the years the clubhouse has served as a fun Course was established first. Eze-Go 6 Passenger -- Gas -- Buy or Rent Do you think most golfers you see there golf we produce in a given season. I can trademark, of course. ’12 Club Car -- Red -- 48V -- Cooler $4395 ’10 Eze-Go -- Fast Chip -- New Batts $3295 have a grasp of the course's history and say that I have great respect for Bob Scott Q: With all the golf courses in the ’08 48V Eze-Go -- New Batts -- Nice $2750 significance? at MeadowWood and Chris Johnston at area, what do you think distinguishes ’10 Club Car -- Beige -- 1/2 Enclosure $2995 Trailhead. They both are great golf profes- LLGC as one of the best options? Eze-Go Elec. w/Rear Box -- Yard Cart $1995 sionals. Eze-Go 36V -- Runs Great -- Now Only $1595 I would hope most of the folks A: Our golf course is maintained to the ’05 Gas Eze-Go -- Hard to Find Gas -- $2395 A. would know the roots of the Q: LLGC underwent a major overhaul highest degree thanks to our golf course OTT KNOTT ------4508 E. Sprague Liberty Lake Golf Course, al- with a project that began in 2008. What superintendent, Todd Harper, so condi- --- Just West of Costco on Sprague --- though the city of Liberty Lake is some- were some of the challenges of that proj- tioning is an attraction that I think rates Open 7 days a week ------999-8989 what new and still growing and some of ect from your standpoint and how do very high. Also because of the new layout, the population may not know the golf you feel the upgrades have impacted the many patrons who had played the "old” course’s history. course in the long run? Liberty Lake Golf Course layout will en- Q: Do you think Liberty Lake would A: The transformation that was cre- joy seeing the attributes of our new design. have become the golfing hub it is today ated by the remodel of Liberty Lake Golf There are many golf facilities in the greater if the land had not been purchased by Course in 2008 and 2009 has turned the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area, so I'm proud the Liberty Lake Country Club in the golf course into a fun and challenging ex- to be able to offer one of the great facilities late 1950s and eventually transferred to perience. Some of the challenges we dealt to the golfing public. Spokane County for development of the with were construction deadlines, which Q: Finally, what do you enjoy most course? were important when it came to our re- about being a golf pro in Liberty Lake? of the Libertyof the Liberty Lake Lake MunicipalMunicipal Library Library open date. The impact the remodel has P.O. 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With four incumbents the community and many of the current Council seats. members of the City Council,” he said. “Ev- running unopposed, Dan Dunne was the The election in April 2001 would lone council member to draw an opponent. erything in life is about timing, and the tim- ing is right for me to run and return to the determine the foundation of leader- It’s a familiar name. Former Council council.” ship at City Hall and set the tone for Member Josh Beckett, who decided against BECKETT DUNNE policies affecting everything from Dunne was appointed to the city’s plan- running for re-election in 2013, is throwing public safety to the maintenance of ning commission during Peterson’s first decisions I was able to help influence and streets. While Steve Peterson ran un- his hat back into the political ring. term as mayor and served four years there even prevent from happening. Being a part contested for mayor, all but one of “I miss being a part of the legislative pro- before announcing a run for City Council of the discussion and trying to influence de- the council ballots included a clash cess more than anything,” Beckett said two in 2011. He ran unopposed that fall, re- cisions is what I miss most.” of candidates. days after filing with the Spokane County placing longtime Council Member David By the time the next general elec- Elections Office on May 14. “When I pre- Beckett earned a bid to council in the Crump, who stepped away after a decade at tion rolled around, the turnout of viously served on the council, there were 2009 general election, edging Cris Kamins- City Hall. kas, who would later be appointed to coun- political hopefuls had dropped off plenty of decisions that were made that I Dunne said he intentionally brought cil, and replacing Patrick Jenkins. Beckett significantly. The November 2003 didn’t support, but there were also plenty of an increased emphasis on formality to his quickly gained a reputation for an astute ballot once again asked voters to council role as a way to enhance decorum knowledge of municipal operations as well weigh in on eight seats at City Hall, on the governing board. He is known for his as forthright opinions and a willingness to although only one race — between thorough approach to issues and encyclope- debate issues with anyone, including Peter- Council Member Joanna Klegin and RUNNING UNOPPOSED dic grasp of the city’s comprehensive plan, son. He would challenge the mayor on the challenger Odin Langford — would as evidenced by a multi-tiered presenta- The Dan Dunne vs. Josh Beckett contest 2011 ballot and suffer a lopsided loss with feature any competition. tion he provided over the course of several for Liberty Lake City Council Position only 25 percent of the electorate. council meetings last year. Over the years, solitary names on No. 3 will be the only contested local Beckett said he has continued to follow the ballot have become the norm in As for Beckett’s announcement, Dunne race on Liberty Lake ballots. Among news from City Hall during his hiatus. He Liberty Lake. In 2007, the battle be- said he welcomed a challenger. those who filed to run in May and are expressed concern over city expenditures tween incumbent Mayor Steve Pe- uncontested (all are incumbents): that have not been included in the original “I’m pleased to hear of anyone choosing terson and Council Member Wendy to participate in local government,” he said. Van Orman grabbed the headlines, Mayor, city of Liberty Lake: Steve budget. “Participation, especially on a local level, although not a single challenger “When I served on the council, I was ada- Peterson means that the issues and roles of local gov- stepped up to run against five sitting mant that we had a process for a reason, and ernment have meaning and relevance.” council members. City Council, city of Liberty Lake: Bob we needed to follow it,” he said. “I oppose Moore, Shane Brickner, Cris Kaminskas budget amendments for projects that aren’t Time will tell if Dunne and Beckett will Langford’s campaign history offers one of the few exceptions to the city’s School Board, Central Valley School critical. We have a budget process, and have a chance to address their platforms pedestrian election history. After District: Cindy McMullen, Debra Long, when projects like Town Square or the en- and debate the issues in a public setting be- fore the fall vote. Dunne said he is looking falling eight votes short to Klegin in Keith Clark hancements at Pavillion Park are funded by a budget amendment, it frustrates me. Both forward to “engaging with local business 2003, he was appointed to replace his Board of Commissioners, Liberty Lake of those projects were not a part of the top leaders, community leaders and the volun- former opponent in 2007, when she Sewer and Water District: Kottayam V. five or six items on the capital facilities plan, teers of our community to continue to un- moved to Texas. In 2009, Langford Natarajan Jr. but they were still funded.” derstand their perspective and foster sup- collected 60 percent of the vote to de- feat Jason Adelmann. On the ballot Beckett said he had considered running port for our common interests in the city of Liberty Lake.” four years later, he was opposed by Mike Tedesco but retained his coun- As for campaign strategies, Beckett said cil chair with 54 percent of ballots. he is still mapping out his agenda. He also emphasized that any past acrimony “It’s disappointing from a citizen’s with Dunne — the two were anything but standpoint that there aren’t more chummy during the two years they served people running for council,” said together — won’t be an issue on the cam- Council Member Keith Kopelson Help protect our lake paign trail. who ran unopposed in 2013. “It’s an intimidating job. It’s tough. 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I don’t need to make tant policy decisions.” across the entire • Paving/Brick work this election personal between Dan and me “I am proud and grateful for the oppor- • Additions Liberty Lake in order to win.” tunity to serve our city for the past eight watershed. • Outbuildings *including, but not limited to Dunne said he has appreciated the re- years, both as an appointed and elected of- ward “of ensuring our codes, staff and ser- ficial,” he said. “I am asking for the privilege Please call 922-5443 and ask for the Lake Manager www.libertylake.org vices deliver what we as a community need to continue to serve.” The Splash JUNE 2015 • 7 NO INTEREST if paid in full within MONTHS with regular payments! Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the purchase balance is not paid in 12 full within the promotional period.*

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An extensive agenda. Upgrades along Mission Av- upgrade of The roads ahead enue, from western city limits to Corri- Appleway By Craig Howard gan Road, are among the infrastructure Avenue began SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR additions the company will address on on March 23 the north side of the freeway. When it comes to navigating street and includes Meanwhile, a slew of intersection median improvement priorities in Liberty Lake, projects — 10 in total — are included in construction, the Transportation Improvement Pro- the Harvard Road Mitigation Plan, es- pedestrian gram provides the direction. crossings and tablished in 2002 to collect funds from improvements The latest blueprint of road preser- developers of projects that affect traffic to the road vation projects covers a six-year span along the north/south road. surface, street beginning in 2016 and weighs in at an “The rebuild coming in 2016 of the lighting, veg- estimated cost of nearly $16 million, not intersections should help speed traffic etation and including the Henry Road interchange, flow,” said Mayor Steve Peterson. “With traffic signals. a project under the jurisdiction of the the success of the Harvard roundabout, SPLASH PHOTO BY CRAIG HOWARD state of Washington. At the City Council we are contemplating roundabouts and meeting on May 5, City Engineer An- additional lights on Molter and Apple- By Craig Howard sponsive in mitigating the impact on busi- drew Staples delivered a general sketch way as they are needed.” of the project list, divided into three cat- SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR nesses, and they’ve been good with traffic Updated each year, the TIP is essen- egories — safety, condition of roads and control,” Staples said. tial for the city to be in the mix for state The refrain is the same whether you’re capacity issues. talking to a dentist, doctor or street con- Appleway has remained open throughout and federal transportation grants. The -fi tractor — pay now for preventative mainte- construction, with motorists being asked While the city will tackle a consider- nal version of the document is expected nance or pay much more later when things to patiently navigate a carefully organized able amount of the work, developers to be approved by council at its June 16 begin to break down. maze of traffic cones and adjusted lanes. like Greenstone are also part of the TIP meeting. In Liberty Lake, the message has not Allen said she has been surprised with the been lost on government leaders, who are lack of congestion during the project as she TIP project list — 2016-2021 taking a proactive approach to road upkeep, observed “most motorists found alternative Appleway Avenue improvements — Fairway Lane to eastern city limits $856,000 finalizing a pavement management plan in routes and traffic backups were short in -du Country Vista Drive improvements — Broadway Avenue to Liberty Lake Road $1,862,000 2012 and dedicating proceeds from a city- ration.” wide utility tax to care for streets, most of “I think of Appleway as a major spine and Liberty Lake Road reconstruction — Sprague Avenue to Country Vista Drive $1,077,000 which date back to the 1990s when the area connector in our community,” said Allen. Liberty Lake Road reconstruction — Country Vista Drive to Appleway Avenue $1,549,000 was still under the jurisdiction of Spokane “It provides connections to businesses, job Mission Avenue improvements — western city limits to Corrigan Road $2,482,000 County. centers, banking and food services. The key “We have a mayor and council that want to keeping Appleway safe and efficient is for Henry Road interchange TBD to make smart long-term decisions on the city to evaluate peak time movements. Street and pathway improvements $100,000 When the project is complete and jobs and street maintenance,” said City Administra- Intersection improvements — Harvard Road/Wellington $575,000 tor Katy Allen. “Short-term repairs often commerce grow along the Appleway corri- are a community’s only option because dor, the city will be evaluating levels of ser- Street preservation $2,390,000 they can’t afford to make long-term repairs. vice, like backups, to determine whether or Intersection improvements — Harvard/Indiana $575,000 Street maintenance dollars always go fur- not additional signals or turning lanes are Intersection improvements — Mission Avenue/Molter Road $575,000 ther when your maintenance projects are warranted.” long-term repairs done timely.” In the summer of 2013, when the City Intersection improvements — Country Vista/Mission Avenue $460,000 The latest project on the city’s transpor- Council was discussing ways to address the Intersection improvements — Appleway/Signal Road $575,000 tation agenda is an ambitious upgrade of growing snag of traffic on Appleway, partic- Intersection improvements — Appleway/Madson Road $575,000 Appleway Avenue from Liberty Lake Road ularly during peak commuter times, Bran- to Fairway Lane near Huntwood Custom don Hunt of Huntwood described how 300 Intersection improvements — Mission/Harvest Parkway $575,000 Cabinets. The work began on March 23 and employees depart the cabinet manufactur- Intersection improvements — Country Vista/Henry Road $575,000 ing site at 3:30 p.m. and another 200 depart was expected to wrap up before the start of Intersection improvements — Country Vista/Legacy Ridge $575,000 June, with the exception of efficiency -im 90 minutes later. Most, he said, are heading provements to traffic signals that should be west on Appleway. Intersection improvements — Appleway/Country Vista Boulevard $575,000 completed by the third week of the month. "It's frustrating, and it's getting worse," Total: $15,951,000 The heavily traveled thoroughfare will Hunt said at the time. "It's been an issue benefit from the addition of new pavement, ever since we've been here." street lighting, landscaping, pedestrian Staples said the renovation will make brought new surfaces to Mission and Val- By changing some of the intersection layout, crossings and medians. City Engineer An- left-hand turns on the road safer and easier leyway over the last three years. it’s going to make things more efficient and drew Staples was designated as the proj- while improved street markings and over- allow for better traffic flow. It’s not going to “Appleway has changed,” Staples said. ect manager and Poe Asphalt Paving Inc., head lighting should make the route more eliminate all the issues, but it will help.” a familiar name on local street work, was navigable for motorists. Newly synchro- “We have a lot of drivers making a lot more brought on as the contractor. turns, there are more pedestrians on that The overall budget for Appleway is slated nized traffic signals will address the vary- at $2.1 million, although Finance Director “Construction is always an inconve- ing volumes of vehicles. The project is the street, and there a lot of people using transit nience, but the contractor has been very re- latest in a series of repaving work that has who are turning to use the park-and-ride. See IMPROVEMENTS, page 9 The Splash JUNE 2015 • 9 NEWS mer and have bids out before the end of the IMPROVEMENTS year. Construction would ideally begin next Continued from page 8 spring. According to Stevenson, the early cost es- R.J. Stevenson has said the city will likely timate for Liberty Lake Road is $1.8 million, “come in under that number.” The con- consisting of $1.4 million from a TIB grant struction contract awarded to Poe was and $400,000 from the streets capital fund. $1,660,761, with $910,000 covered through a grant from the state Transportation Im- Shane Brickner, one of three council provement Board (TIB). The balance of the members on the community development cost is being paid through the city’s streets committee, says the city “is staying ahead of capital fund, supplied with revenue from the road problem.” PHOTO BY MARK ANTHONY the utility tax. “I’ve driven in neighboring cities, and af- Mayor Steve Peterson has been a dedicat- ter too much of that you either need a car ed advocate of street preservation through- realignment or a back realignment,” Brick- BOMBSHELL BOUTIQUE out his various tenures at City Hall. He has ner said. “I’m pleased with the improve- referred to the dilemma faced by the city of ments the city has made, and pedestrian Spokane, which let road maintenance slip safety improvements have come a long way. is going mobile! down the priority list and has had to pass I see us as a proactive city, which has helped high-dollar capital bonds to catch up ever us to maintain a level of service this com- Find us the first Wednesday night of the month at CorkHouse, since. munity deserves.” 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane, Liberty Lake, for a fun ladies night out starting June 3rd. We are now booking home parties too! “Our roads are in good to excellent shape,” In addition to major arterials, Allen said Peterson said. “I believe the success to long- the city is working on a plan for ongoing Don’t miss out on store-wide sales in June, including new summer term good roads is early intervention on maintenance of residential streets. Unlike styles, as we make the transition from our current location (21950 small problems with a comprehensive fix. I thoroughfares like Appleway and Liberty E. Country Vista Dr. #500). Find your favorite styles online now, too, firmly believe we will not be caught behind Lake Road, funding matches are not avail- at libertylakebombshell.com or shop directly from our Facebook the power curve like our friends were in able for neighborhood roads. page. Follow us — Bombshell Boutique Liberty Lake — to see the Spokane.” “The majority of our residential streets newest inventory and find out where we will be popping up next! The next major project on the city’s Trans- were built in the 1990s,” Allen said. “So, portation Improvement Program (TIP) will they’ll be in need of repairs at the same be an overhaul of Liberty Lake Road next time. With very little, if any, outside fund- year, featuring many of the same revisions ing to repair local residential streets, we’ve recently added to Appleway. Staples said the started identifying and prioritizing future plan is to bring on a consultant this sum- residential projects.” “IT’S THE Does my mom have ” LAW options besides dentures? A patient of mine who wore dentures once told me how she chose what to order from a restaurant menu. Her question was not, “What looks delicious?” It wasn’t even, “What would be healthy for me?” Instead, she was looking to order the few limited items that she knew she could chew. Her life changed dramatically when we were able to replace her dentures with dental implants instead. While dentures give you about 25% the chewing power of normal teeth, implants provide an actual replacement for natural missing teeth and restore over 90% chewing power. Secured in the gum or jaw, this method of placement makes them the most natural tooth replacement system. In short, they look and feel like your own teeth. You even care for them as you would your natural teeth. While dentures can be initially more affordable, their removable nature not only makes them less reliable, but less functional as well. Dentures require maintenance and care that is both time-consuming and In WASHINGTON potentially costly over time. We would be happy to visit with you or your loved Click or Call ones about whether dental implants are right for you. Two Business Days — Dr. Timothy J. Casey Before You Plan To Dig Liberty Lake resident Member, American Dental Association www.CallBeforeYouDig.org 1-800-424-5555 or dial 811

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IN THE BOOKS, terson to the Spokane Transit Authority City maps out Board of Directors. While the tenure will only last until the end of the year, ON THE DOCKET Peterson indicated that the appoint- A look back and ahead ment would pave the way for the city to priorities for streets, have an increased long-term voice with at news from City Hall STA. By Craig Howard • The Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR Club hosted a breakfast and program capital projects on Memorial Day at Pavillion Park. By Craig Howard have been projected at $1.86 million, while In the Books (May) The dedication of the latest Fallen He- SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR a two-phase reconstruction of Liberty Lake • The city has been working on a way- roes station, honoring Army Cpl. Kelly Grothe, a Central Valley High School As a veteran of municipal public works, Road, from Sprague to Country Vista and finding sign program along with other graduate, took place later in the day on Katy Allen knows that proper infrastructure from Country Vista to Appleway, carries a jurisdictions in Spokane County. The the first fairway at Trailhead. construction requires an efficient blueprint price tag of $2.626 million. goal is to establish a uniform directional blended with an equally insightful funding Some projects, such as upgrades to Mis- network to public sites like parks, hospi- • Council Member Bob Moore and strategy. sion Avenue on the north side of the free- tals and libraries. his wife, Jackie, earned extra diligence way, will be completed by developers, Sta- • A ribbon cutting for a sensory gar- points for their attendance at the May Now in her fourth year as city adminis- 19 council meeting. The couple cel- trator of Liberty Lake, Allen helps coor- ples added. The city is in a unique position den at the Nature’s Place at Meadow- to have such projects reimbursed thanks to wood Arboretum took place May 13. ebrated their 59th wedding anniversary dinate a trio of documents that form the that day. outline for road, trail and facility improve- a funding mechanism known as the Local The Liberty Lake Lions Club has been ments throughout Spokane County’s east- Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT). the catalyst for the project. On the Docket (June) ernmost jurisdiction. At the May 5 City The TIP is updated annually and is re- • City Administrator Katy Allen said • Allen said completion of the im- Council meeting, Allen introduced the lat- quired for the city to qualify for critical state Greg Dohrn, a consultant hired by the provements to Pavillion Park — includ- est developments with the Transportation and federal funding support. city to help with an update of the com- ing a concession stand and expanded Improvement Plan (TIP), Capital Facilities Planning and Building Services Manager prehensive plan, could be brought in as restroom and storage space — should Plan (CFP) and Capital Improvement Plan Amanda Tainio provided an overview of a facilitator for upcoming discussions be in place by the end of June while the (CIP). the CFP on May 5, a layered document that on proposed changes to the city sign new restroom at the Liberty Lake Ball- “These plans need to be current and rel- includes proposed improvements for parks, code. fields should be completed by mid-June. evant,” Allen told council. “They can get re- utilities, roads, buildings and facilities. • The city is considering adding safety • A public hearing on the city’s Trans- dundant, but our goal is that the plans are Tainio referred to the roof at City Hall as improvements, such as an illuminated portation Improvement Program, cov- consistent and work together.” an example of “trying to be proactive about crosswalk, at the intersection of Molter ering proposed road, trail and sidewalk The first meeting of May featured City generating project lists.” and Country Vista. improvements from 2016 to 2021, will Engineer Andrew Staples running through “Give us feedback,” Tainio told council. • Police Chief Brian Asmus swore in take place at the June 2 council meeting. a list of TIP projects beginning in 2016 and “If there’s something missing, let us know.” the newest LLPD officer, Matthew McK- Council will also consider a resolution covering a six-year span. The anticipated Among the major CFP projects over ay, at the May 5 council meeting. to authorize and adopt the document. work falls into three categories — safety, the next six years include a long-discussed • The first meeting of a community • The Liberty Lake Municipal Library condition of roads and capacity issues. The upgrade of the flagship building at the task force/steering committee for capi- Board of Trustees will present its 2014 intersection of Mission and Molter, Staples Trailhead at Liberty Lake Golf Course. A tal projects took place May 21 at City annual report at the June 16 council said, is one example of a junction that will replacement of the antiquated irrigation Hall. The citizen-based group will first meeting. eventually need to be addressed due to fu- system at Trailhead is also on the horizon, address priorities for an aquatic center • Council will hear an update on com- ture congestion. with a price tag in the neighborhood of $1 followed by discussions about adding a munity donations from Waste Manage- One line item on the TIP includes million. community building and a new library. ment Inc. on June 16. The company in- $100,000 for street and pathway upgrades Council Member Hugh Severs added his The goal is to gather feedback in time cluded a commitment to philanthropy that could emerge based on observations of thoughts regarding another future project for the council retreat in August. as part of a new waste collection con- those who use the routes regularly, Staples at Trailhead — safety improvements at the • The city’s first bulky waste cleanup tract signed with the city last year. pointed out. driving range. While council has discussed on May 9 resulted in nearly three tons of • A closed public hearing on the Tru- “Residents are seeing the need for safety extending nets and fences to protect pass- collected material. Goodwill also gath- tina preliminary plat is scheduled for improvements that we haven’t necessarily ersby from stray golf balls, Severs said the ered enough reusable items to fill two the June 16 council meeting. seen ourselves,” he said. city should also look at limited-distance trucks. • The annual City Council retreat has balls at the practice facility. When Council Member Shane Brickner • Council approved a resolution re- been scheduled for 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at pointed out concerns with sight lines at Sig- Tainio said there has been discussion lated to the appointment of Mayor Pe- City Hall. nal and Appleway, specifically for motor- about adding two more stations to the Fall- ists making a left-hand turn on Appleway, en Heroes Circuit Course, bringing the total Staples said the city had addressed the issue to seven. The sites would be on the north Tainio said. “There will continue to be ad- cityhood passed in the fall of 2000. by ruling out trees and vegetation that had side of the city and honor a fallen police of- ditions.” While the park benefited from a gener- been slated for the site. ficer and firefighter. Other CFP projects in Strategies for Rocky Hill Park ous land donation from Greenstone, there While TIP cost estimates are still in the the potential mix include expansion of the was a series of funding challenges as Rocky very abstract phase, the total for 18 projects parking lot at the Liberty Lake Ballfields, a As greenspaces go, Rocky Hill Park has Hill’s first two phases were developed. is tabbed at nearly $16 million. The total pair of community parks in the River Dis- emerged as a high achiever, despite an up- trict area, improvements to the Nature’s hill battle. These days, those challenges are firmly does not include a price on the proposed in the rear mirror. Rocky Hill is recognized Henry Road interchange, a project still be- Place at Meadowwood arboretum and a To start, the 14-acre site was faced with community garden at Pavillion Park. as a Liberty Lake landmark. While it may ing considered for funding by the state leg- the daunting role as the inaugural recre- not be the destination point for events and islature. Tainio said a CFP workshop will take ational site developed by a newly incorpo- community gatherings like Pavillion Park, it place sometime in late July or early August, Street preservation accounts for the larg- rated city. In its shadow stood the legacy may feature a greater range of activities than with approval by council sought by Septem- est portion of the TIP budget, weighing in of Pavillion Park, the community gem that its counterpart to the west. On any given at $2.39 million. Improvements on Country ber. sprang from a grassroots effort and was Vista, from Broadway to Liberty Lake Road, “This is still a very preliminary list,” firmly established well before the vote for See CITY, page 11 The Splash JUNE 2015 • 11 NEWS CITY Continued from page 10 day, lacrosse, soccer, gardening, rugby, ten- nis, bocce ball and more comprise Rocky Hill’s recreation agenda. At the May 19 council meeting, Tainio provided the governing board with an over- view of future goals for the park as it looks ahead to its third and final phase under the Signs of a heart attack site master plan. Tainio pointed out that Rocky Hill bene- are rarely this obvious. fited from robust public participation when the city was mapping out its original priori- ties. In a process that included Greenstone, city representatives and Mike Terrell Land- scape Architects, residents weighed in on potential features through a series of work- shops and site tours. While some ideas like a history/arts center located in the iconic red barn did not make the final cut, many recommendations did. Meanwhile, ame- nities like the bocce ball court and Rotary concession stand benefited from donations by community groups. Tainio said the city is now working to prioritize a list of improvements that range from an expanded parking lot, informal amphitheater, sand volleyball court, splash pad and community building. Early talk about adding parking spaces to area near the knoll on the eastern boundary has now shifted based on sight line issues for motor- ists coming down the hill. “When you look at that area, there are very few areas to expand the parking,” said Mayor Steve Peterson. The mayor and others around the dais also raised concern about traffic around the park, particularly with motorists headed down Mission Avenue at high speeds. “We need to mitigate that issue first,” Pe- terson said. Proposed additions to Rocky Hill will eventually find their way onto the proj- ect list under the capital facility plan later this year. Allen issued a reminder that any sort of wish list would need to take fund- During a heart attack, every minute matters. So, know the warning signs. ing availability under consideration. There has also been talk of revitalizing the turf for If you experience them, call 911 and get to the nearest emergency room. various sports and resurfacing the basket- And know that Rockwood Health System is here to help when you need us. ball and tennis courts. “We can only make so many improve- ments each year,” Allen said. “All of these have costs.” Tainio expressed hope that the same community-wide approach to gathering feedback for Rocky Hill would characterize the process of planning for another city- RockwoodHealthSystem.com sponsored greenspace — Orchard Park on the north side of town. Meanwhile, Coun- cil Member Dan Dunne applauded Tainio Nationally Accredited Chest Pain Centers for her efforts to secure RCO funding and other grants for municipal projects. “Your grant application work with the city has been epic,” Dunne said. See CITY, page 13

82742_DMC_HAWSh_7_33x11_5c.indd 1 2/23/15 11:09 AM 12 • JUNE 2015 The Splash NEWS SVFD Report Police Report A total of 80 emergency calls originating The following items were among within the city of Liberty Lake were report- those reported by the Liberty Lake Police Calls for service Vehicle prowl 2 ed by the Spokane Valley Fire Department Department from April 20 to May 18. The Agency assist 2 Vehicle theft 1 between April 23 and May 20, as follows: report is listed in chronological order. Alarm 1 Welfare check 1 • Vehicle theft — At 9 a.m. April 24, Burglary 4 Emergency medical services 68 LLPD responded to the 1600 block of Child abuse or neglect 2 Citations Motor vehicle accidents 3 North Aladdin Road for a vehicle theft. Citizen assist 5 Building alarms 2 Assault 1 A woman reported she had loaned her Custodial interference 2 Service calls 2 Controlled substance violation 1 vehicle to a suspect and his girlfriend, Disorderly conduct 1 No incident found 2 Custodial interference 1 who had since not returned the vehicle Domestic violence 4 Fire 1 Driving without license with ID 1 on the agreed-upon time. The vehicle Drug possession 2 Rubbish Fire 1 DUI 4 was entered as stolen. DUI 4 Cancelled en route 1 DWLS 8 • Theft — At 6:52 p.m. April 24, LLPD Family fight 3 Expired registration 1 was dispatched to the 1300 block of Fraud 2 Failure to stop 2 Highlighted calls North Liberty Lake Road for a theft. A Fugitive 2 Failure to yield 1 • Accident — On April 24, SVFD crews re- complainant reported a male subject Harassment 1 False reporting 1 sponded to one vehicle in the ditch on east- had gone through the self check-out Juvenile problem 2 Illegal use of studded tires 2 bound I-90 at Harvard Road. The vehicle and attempted to steal $381.16 in items Lost or found property 3 Liability insurance 8 had been squeezed into the cable median from the location. The subject proceeded Malicious mischief 1 Littering 1 by a merging vehicle and lost control. The to run out of the store and jump into a Message delivered 2 Malicious mischief 1 driver was uninjured. silver Ford Taurus with a covered license Not classified 4 Minor in possession 1 • Apartment fire — Shortly after 8 a.m. plate. The incident was placed under Obstructing justice 1 Negligent driving 1 May 10, crews were dispatched to reports investigation. Property theft 1 Obstructing law enforcement 2 of an apartment fire at Big Trout Lodge. • Theft arrest — A 24-year-old Recovered stolen vehicle 2 Reckless driving 1 Upon arrival, light smoke in a single apart- Spokane Valley man was arrested at Shoplifting 4 Speeding 3 ment was determined to be caused by 9:29 p.m. April 24 at the 1200 block of Suspicious person/circumstance 6 Theft 1 smoldering hot lint in a clogged dryer vent. North Liberty Lake Road. A complainant Traffic accident 3 — Reported by the Liberty Lake Police • Rubbish fire — On May 17, SVFD crews reported the man had entered the loca- Traffic offense 8 Department, April 20 to May 18 responded to a reported brush fire in the tion the day prior and stolen alcohol. He 2700 block of North Rocky Hill Lane. The entered again the following day and wit- fire was found to be an illegal yard waste nesses to the theft the day prior called North Harvard Road for a commercial • Vehicle prowl — At 7:34 a.m. May burn. The homeowner complied with fire- 911. An officer arrived and witnessed the burglary. Among the items stolen were 12, LLPD responded to a vehicle prowl at fighter instructions to extinguish the fire. male trying to leave the location with a a television and a firearm. This incident the 2200 block of North Harvard Road. • Service calls — On May 5, crews re- bag through a locked door. He was cited was placed under investigation. The complainants reported their vehicle sponded to a report of a broken pipe spray- for third-degree theft. • Vehicle prowl — At 8:15 a.m. May 2, had been entered and over $10,000 in ing water into the roadway in the 22700 • Minor in possession — A juvenile LLPD responded to a vehicle prowl at the loss was estimated. The incident was block of East Appleway and found a flowing female was arrested at 11:37 p.m. April 1900 block of North Holl Road. A woman placed under investigation. sprinkler system. On May 6, a reported 24 at the intersection of North Liberty reported leaving her vehicle unlocked, • Sexual abuse investigation — On powder spill in the roadway at 22500 E. Lake Road and East Appleway Avenue and items were taken from inside. Some May 12, LLPD received a referral for a Country Vista Drive was determined to be a for minor in possession of marijuana less of the debit cards stolen from inside the child sexual abuse case from another bag of drywall texture. Crews sprayed and than 40 grams. A vehicle in which the vehicle were used to commit fraud for agency that took place at the 24000 cleaned the street. juvenile was a passenger almost struck charges in excess of $170. The incident block of East Hawkstone. This incident is • Open house — On May 14, Spokane a patrol car when exiting a store at the was placed under investigation. currently under investigation. Valley Fire Department joined in the city of location. After contact with the driver, it • Speeding juvenile — A 16-year-old • Agency assist — At 8 a.m. May 14, Liberty Lake’s Open House event. The crew was determined the juvenile passenger juvenile male was arrested at 11:05 p.m. LLPD responded to an agency assist at from Liberty Lake Station 3 was on hand was in possession of marijuana. May 3 near the intersection of Country the 18000 block of East 12th Avenue to answer a variety of questions and show • Burglary — At 9:27 a.m. April 30, Vista Drive and Mission Avenue. The for a suicidal male reportedly on meth interested children and adults Engine 3. LLPD responded to the 2200 block of male was observed traveling at a high or heroin. Upon contact with the male, rate of speed through the area and the subject became combative with the continued through stop signs without officers and at one point struck both stopping. Officers attempted to stop the in the face. The subject was eventually Kathrine Olson, D.D.S. vehicle, which eventually crashed near tased and taken down to the ground by • Gentle Family Dentistry the intersection. The juvenile male led officers, who were able to cuff him until medics arrived to evaluate him. The male • New Patients Welcome officers on a foot pursuit until he was ar- rested at a nearby home. He was taken to was taken to the hospital for evaluation • Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry juvenile detention on charges of eluding. and then transported to the Spokane • Teeth Whitening • Drinking and drag racing — An County Jail by a deputy. • Preventive Care 18-year-old Spokane Valley man was • Stolen vehicle — At 7:47 p.m. May • Relaxed Environment arrested at 1 a.m. May 1 after officers 14, LLPD recovered a stolen vehicle from • Over 20 Years in Practice responded to the 1300 block of South the 1200 block of North Liberty Lake Member American Dental Association Henry Road for a vehicle reportedly drag Road. The officer received confirmation & Spokane District Dental Society racing. An officer made contact with the vehicle was stolen and made contact 210 S. Sullivan Rd. three vehicles thought to be involved. with the registered owner, who lives in Spokane Valley The Spokane Valley man was placed Idaho. Both the occupants of the vehicle 924-9596 under arrested for minor in consumption were inside the location and did not See us at www.kathrineolsondds.com of alcohol. return to the vehicle. The Splash JUNE 2015 • 13 NEWS CITY Continued from page 11 LLPD annual report Saturday, June 13, 2015 Liberty Lake Police Chief Brian Asmus presented his department’s 2014 annual 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. report on May 19, highlighted by a de- crease in domestic violence cases last year. Organized by the Juvenile crime was also down in 2014. LAST Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake LLPD implemented a traffic school last CHANCE! year and updated its policy and procedure SIGN UP BY FRIDAY, (Sign up by June 5 to list your sale JUNE 5, OR YOU WON’T manual. All officers met or exceeded the training hours required by the state in and information in the official guide. BE LISTED! 2014 while the department was issued a Registration fees go to the Kiwanis Club of clean audit by the state. The department Liberty Lake to support the event and community.) also hosted the fourth annual Domestic Violence Symposium. Three registration options On the hiring front, the agency brought WHAT DOES YOUR on another full-time officer, Austin Brant-  Online: $10 REGISTRATION PAY FOR? ingham, and added reserve officer Dan Submit your registration and secure credit card payment at • A supported event: The sales will Wilson. Asmus said the department hopes www.libertylakesplash.com/yardsales. Take advantage of add-on options like a highlight color, a black border or a bold be advertised and publicized through to add one more full-time officer this year, region-wide outlets, and the Kiwanis bringing the total to 11 and establishing a title to help your sale stand out from the rest. Online ads can also exceed the 20-word maximum for a small, per-word fee. Club is working with local authorities ratio of 1.33 officers per 1,000 residents. and strategic vendors to ensure a safe and well-supported event. “Our officers take a personal interest Mail-in form: $15 in serving this community,” Asmus said.  • Directional signage: Signs will “We’re proud to serve this community.” Complete the registration form below and submit it along with your fee. Remember, registration must be received be posted to help guide shoppers into Budget amendment for park by June 5 to be included in the official guide. neighborhoods holding sales. Council approved a budget amendment • Charity pick-ups: A truck from of $41,490 May 19 for upgrades to Pavil-  Pavillion Park vendor (online only): $100 Habitat for Humanity will be going up lion Park, including a permanent conces- Join the festivities in the middle of it all at Pavillion Park by and down Liberty Lake streets Monday sion stand, expanded restroom space and being a vendor. Both commercial vendors and private sales and Tuesday, June 15-16, to pick up added storage. While the vote passed 5-1 are welcome at the $100 fee and receive a 12-foot by 12-foot unsold items residents wish to donate with Council Member Odin Langford in section at the park. This registration option is available at to charity (no baby items, clothing or the minority, others around the dais ex- www.libertylakesplash.com/yardsales, and it includes hazardous waste, please). Large items pressed concern with adjustments to a a listing in the official guide. Double the space is available other than dishwashers are accepted. budget that had been passed at the end of for $200. Registered Pavillion Park sellers who decide not Habitat will also man a donation site at last year. to come must notify organizers at least five days in advance Pumphouse Park the day of the event. in order to receive a refund. Contact information is at the “I think the budget process should be bottom of the page. • Thousands of shoppers: Liberty completed, not amended,” said Council Lake is flooded with shoppers for this Member Bob Moore. event every June, so timing your yard Name sale to correspond with the annual Peterson pointed out that a number of sales is just smart business. Please city projects also come in under budget, Phone pay the registration fee to ensure adding that he “would put Liberty Lake the future of the yard sales. After up against any city in the county for the Address expenses, all proceeds from the event miniscule budget amendments that we do will be reinvested by the Kiwanis Club h av e .” Description (Not to exceed 20 words) into the community. “When we spend less, should we bring • A listing “on the map”: Attract forward a budget reduction amendment?” customers before the sale even begins Peterson asked. “A budget is what you in- by featuring your sale in the official tend to do, not a guaranteed road map.” event guide. A 20-word description of Like Moore, Severs said he also strug- your sale is complimentary with your gled with unanticipated expenditure shifts. registration fee, and 10,000 copies of the guide will be distributed to not “We’re overspending what we budgeted only every address in Liberty Lake — for,” Severs said. but at businesses and newsstands Finance Director R.J. Stevenson said Payments should be made out to the Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake. Mail throughout the area in the days amendments are required when the city them to The Splash, PO Box 363, Liberty Lake, WA 99019 along with the leading up to and during the sale. PRSRT STD completed registration form. No phone or in-person registration is available. ECRWSS accesses funds from the Real Estate Excise U.S. Postage Paid Permit #017 ZIP CODE 99019 Tax (REET) since a specified amount had already been appropriated for 2015. While Questions? 21 st annual  Look for the REET revenue is up again this year, Moore  For registration-related inquiries, contact The Splash at 242-7752 or Over 250 participating homes! official event [email protected]. said it shouldn’t mean a green light for guide, appearing spending.  For general yard sale inquiries or with vendor questions, contact Liberty Lake Kiwanis member John Niece at 509-294-8500. in mailboxes and

“There is a big picture implication here,” Major Sponsors: Liberty on newsstands LakePORTA Event Organizers: at Mission & MolteL Moore said. “We need to consider the im- r beginning June 10. pact this is having on our cash balances at Publishers of the official 2015 Yard Sale Guide the end of the year.” 14 • JUNE 2015 LIBRARY The Splash

Summer program WHICH IS BETTER — BOOK OR MOVIE? features heroes, movies The library’s summer book clubs will By Tammy Kimberley feature books made into movies. During SPLASH STAFF WRITER the months of June, July and August, Adult Services Librarian Shardé Mills Online and offsite. TIPS FOR will host a movie showing and book club That’s where much of the summer read- meeting for adults to debate this topic. GROWING ing program offered by Liberty Lake Mu- nicipal Library will happen this year. June’s book is “Remains of the Day” by FRUIT AT HOME For the first time, participants in the Kazuo Ishiguro. The movie showing is summer reading program will be asked to 5:30 p.m. June 22 at the library, and 6 to 7 p.m. June 11 sign up online. Beginning June 1, a ban- the book club is 6:30 p.m. June 25 at Master Gardener Steve ner from the library’s website, www.liber- Barlows,1428 N. Liberty Lake Drive. For Noakes will be discussing tylakewa.gov/library, will direct patrons to more, go to libertylakewa.gov/library. a link where they can register themselves planting, feeding and other family members, keep track of and pruning of small During the June 17 kick-off event, kids In addition, the library is teaming up reading logs and find information on spe- can learn superhero traits and meet a live home fruits. Includes cial summer events. The website will also with Friends of Pavillion Park to offer a superhero. The Touch a Truck event on July Pages to Pictures weekend on Aug. 28 and strawberries, raspberries having suggested reading lists related to the 1 will provide the opportunity to see fire- and blueberries. themes. 29. Patrons are encouraged to check out a trucks, police and military vehicles up close copy of the book to read and then attend Youth Services Librarian Melanie Boern- as well as interact with local heroes. the movie in the park. “Big Fish” and “Char- er is overseeing the kids, tween and teen The theme for the adult program is lotte's Web” are the featured selections. ALSO COMING UP programming, and Adult Services Librar- “Books to Movies,” which is a topic that ian Shardé Mills is handling the adult end As in previous years, the Friends of the ADULT EVENTS Mills said she’s found people really like to Film Speaker of things. While Boerner was a part of Library are providing prizes and a free book discuss. for kids and teens who finish 10 books or 1:30 p.m. June 20 summer reading planning at her previous library, this year is the first time for Mills “When a movie comes out, people often complete 10 hours of reading. Grand prizes Learn about early movies since she previously served at an academic debate if the book or movie is better,” she for children include passes to Mobius and and the story behind classic library. said. “Our aim is to get people talking about Silverwood, while teens will be entered into books to film from a local that.” a drawing for a Barnes & Noble gift card. film historian. Movies include “We're two new people, so we bring dif- classics like, “The Wizard of Oz” ferent experiences to the table,” Boerner Mills said she is particularly excited about The Friends group is also putting money and “Gone with the Wind.” said. “We're trying to get out of the building hosting film speaker Larry Telles who will toward adult prizes this year, Mills said, during the summer a lot more. We want to share about early films and the stories be- including a movie-themed gift basket and YOUTH EVENTS be seen in the community.” hind classic books made into movies such Barnes & Noble gift cards. as “The Wizard of Oz” and “Gone with the Superhero Academy Last year’s summer program boasted 784 If patrons aren’t comfortable with the on- Wind” on June 20 at the library. line registration, they are welcome to come 2 p.m. June 17 participants, with over 600 of those being children — a key target of the summer’s Summer book clubs for adults will also into the library for assistance. Both librar- Come get the training you lineup of activities. Kids programming is be focused around the theme. At the end of ians emphasized that the whole goal of the need to become a superhero. titled “Every Hero Has a Story” and will re- each month, the library will show a movie program is simply to encourage people to You may even meet a real live volve around activities about super heroes and then the following Thursday night a read during the summer. hero! Ages 4+ as well as honoring local heroes. discussion will be held where it is compared “People can always come in and utilize Dads and Donuts “Everyone knows about the summer to the book. the librarians if they need help registering 10 a.m. June 20 slide, so we’re trying to prevent that,” “There are a lot of readers in Liberty or finding something to read,” Melanie said. Boerner said. “We want kids to retain what Lake, and we'd love them to come discuss “The library is an outlet that’s free and for Celebrate Father’s Day at the they’ve learned throughout the school year.” their books at the library,” Mills said. everybody.” Library with donuts and coffee/ juice. Cecil the Magician Book Review 2 p.m. June 24 Magic for everyone. Come see Characters’ journeys take surprise turns in novel this super show! Ages 4+ book. Both discov- storytelling captures and inspires read- Touch a Truck er something new ers from the first page. This book is geared 2 p.m. July 1 about these people toward readers in third through seventh Meet up at Town Square Park and it sets them grades. But don’t let the daunting 600 pages to see all your community on separate quests scare you; it is told in stunning words and vehicles and heroes in one to find what they pictures as in classic Selznick style. venue! All Ages are missing. 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The Liberty Lake resident was di- scholarship recipients to occur June 13 agnosed with brain cancer in 2012 and Colleges honor local students suffered a stroke in January of this year The Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation re- The 22nd annual Liberty Lake Commu- The following Liberty Lake students that left him unable to work and requiring cently announced the winners of their 2015 were recently recognized by colleges for nity Yard Sales will happen 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. scholarships. A total of $10,000 was award- full-time care. their academic performance or meeting June 13. The event is being organized by ed to two former recipients and 15 high All money raised will go directly to graduation requirements. Information was the Liberty Lake Kiwanis Club, with regis- school students from the following schools: medical bills, home care and financial provided via press releases submitted from tration support and the official guide com- assistance for Tom and his wife, Nancy. Former recipients: Haley Feider, University of schools or parents. ing from The Splash. For more information or to donate, go Montana; Kelsey McCune, Eastern Washing- The deadline to register to be included Seattle Pacific University to www.GoFundMe.com and search Tom ton University in the official event map and guide is June Winter Dean’s List; 3.5+ GPA Brubaker. Central Valley: Trevor Brown, Olivia Clark, Nicholas Arnold Potter 5. Registration for Liberty Lake homes is Courtney Lauer, Spencer Miller, Kathryn Spokane Community College $10 online at www.libertylakesplash.com/ Woman runs Ironman to Munro, Abby Mae Pederson, Jenna Vasquez Winter honor roll; 3.0+ GPA yardsales or $15 with the mail-in form (in- help kids battling cancer Jason Biggs, Reagan Biotti, Kelsey Bliss, Kelly Campbell, Adam cluded in this issue). In addition, Pavillion East Valley: Aubrey Cameron, Connor Ramm, Christensen, Danielle Cosper, Nicole Crist, Shenice Gillespie, Liberty Lake resident Amie Holmquist Kathryn Sinn Patrick Grady, Amy Guarisco, Tyler Gumm, David Hunton, Keith Park sale and vendor spaces are available Hyle, Kaila Jones, Mallory Jones, Jamie Kappler, Diana Karptsov, for $100 at the online link. Fees collected is currently training to compete in the Spokane Valley: Gleb Liashedko, Leon Trotskiy Trapper Lee, Michael Marcus, Anton Melendezramirez, Jeromy Murano, Janelle Nguyen, Chad Ohl, Roman Oleynik, Jonathan for the event go toward the event’s expens- Coeur d’Alene Ironman to raise funds for Pool, Jaclyn Robinson, Tyler Scherf, Charlcie Sherrill, Michael children battling cancer. University: Kellan Walls Sherry, Kendyl Spencer, Brandon Stalker, Andrew Stewart, es as well as support Liberty Lake Kiwanis Heather Sutton, Daniel Taylor, Alicia Thornton, Lydia Tombarelli, West Valley: Hannah Dedera, Gian Mitchell Jessica Unruh, Sarah Vogel, Peter Welzig, Ashley Westegaard efforts in the community. Holmquist served as a nurse for Anna For information about registration, email Schindler during the time she battled liver Schilb receives WSU award Spokane Falls Community College cancer. She is hoping to raise $3,000 for Winter honor roll; 3.0+ GPA [email protected]. For gen- Lauren Schilb received a $2,000 Tom Jessie Angle, Shawn Buck, Amanda Chandler, Mindy Curry, Chase eral yard sale questions, call Liberty Lake the Anna Schindler Foundation which Davis, Stephen Ertel, Seiji Furukawa, Amber Gimlen, Kathleen provides support to families to help defray and Tarry Eastep Scholarship from the Hagmann, Noah Huth, Kelsey Long, Brittni Ludington, Claire Kiwanis volunteer John Niece at 294-8500. College of Arts and Sciences at Washing- McMichael, Trevor Mitchell, Jessica Neihoff, Stefanie O'Brien, expenses for food, gas, lodging, travel for Karissa Olson, Kyle Pagliaro, Christopher Pittella, Jordyn Sandford, ton State University. According to a press Hong Sun, Cody Tibesar, Rhiana Whitehead, Bryan Wilson Funds being raised for LL man treatment and medical bills. release, this award is given to mathematics An online fundraising site has been re- For more, call 789-0139 or search “Iron- students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher for Western Governors University (Seattle) Spring 2015 graduates cently set up to assist the Tom Brubaker man for Anna” on Facebook. outstanding academic achievement. Scott Allen, bachelor of science, information technology management; Grant Ely, master of business administration, A 2011 Central Valley High School healthcare management; Tara Johnson, master of arts in teaching, mathematics education; Kelvin Keltner, bachelor of Jasmyn Persicke, Brena Schmaltz, Yohann Sharma graduate, Schilb plans to graduate from science, information technology management; Travis Williams, WSU in spring 2016. 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COMMUNITY EVENTS June 18 | Tween book club 4 p.m., Liberty Liberty Lake Lions Club Noon on the June 19 | Business Connections Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, Breakfast 7 to 9 a.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, May 29 | Dads & Dudes Night 6 to 9 The club will be discussing “Among the Hidden” Barlow’s Restaurant, 1428 N. Liberty Lake Road. 1100 N. Sullivan, Spokane Valley. John Dickson, p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo by Margaret Peterson Haddix. For more: 232-2510 For more: 869-7657 Spokane County COO, will talking about leading Ave. Dads, sons, uncles and grandpas of big, hairy system improvements in the County. all ages are invited for a night of fun and June 20 | Soap Box Derby 8:30 a.m., Molter Liberty Lake Municipal Library 23123 E. For cost and more: www.spokanevalleychamber. games at the HUB. Cost is $10 for a dad and Road near Pavillion Park. The Spokane East Mission Avenue. Toddler and preschool story org dude; $3 for each additional dude. For more: Rotary Club is holding this 8th annual event for times, Create space for kids, Baby lap-sit story hubsportscenter.org special needs kids. Those who have not pre- time, Lego club, Knitting Club, kids crafts and registered are welcome to come to the race, and more. For times and more: 232-2510 Recurring May 30 | Liberty Lake Kiwanis the group will do their best to accommodate. At Central Valley School board 6:30 p.m. on Foundation Golf Scramble 1 p.m., the conclusion of the face, there will be a free Liberty Lake Toastmasters 5:45 to 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month, Meadowwood Golf Course. Registration is $100 barbecue. For more: www.spokaneeastrotary.org Wednesdays, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water CVSD administration building, 19307 E. Cataldo, per golfer which benefits local kids by providing District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. For Spokane Valley. scholarships. To register or for more: www. June 20 | Dads and Donuts 10 a.m., Liberty more: 208-765-8657 libertylakekiwanis.org or 294-8500 Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Liberty Lake City Council 7 p.m. on the first Celebrate Father’s Day at the library with donuts Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 6:30 and third Tuesdays of each month, City Hall, June 3 | Grange Potluck and Meeting and coffee or juice. For more: 232-2510 p.m. the first Monday of each month, Liberty 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. 6 p.m., Tri Community Grange, 25025 Heather Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. St., Newman Lake. There will be a 6 p.m. June 20 | History of Film: Books to For more: www.pancan.org or 534-2564 Liberty Lake Library Foundation Noon potluck followed by a 7 p.m. meeting. New Movies & More 1:30 to 3 p.m., Liberty the first Wednesday of each month, 23123 E. Senior Lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday members are always welcome to join this Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Mission Ave. through Friday, Talon Hills Senior Complex, community-based service organization. For Larry Telles is an expert in historic films with a 24950 E. Hawkstone Loop. Seniors age 60 and Liberty Lake Merchants Association more: 926-2517 specialty in silent films. He will be presenting on older invited; recommended donation $3.50. 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Liberty Lake Portal, 23403 the history of film, emphasizing books made into June 5 | Yard Sale Guide registration E. Mission Ave., Suite 120. For more: 999-4935 movies such as “The Wizard of Oz” and “Gone Spokane Valley Writer’s Group 6:45 deadline For those planning to participate in with the Wind.” For more: 232-2510 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every Liberty Lake Municipal Library board the June 13 yard sale, be sure to register by this 10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month, June 21 | Father’s Day, First day of month, Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission. date in order to be included in 10,000 copies This supportive critique group welcomes adult 23123 E. Mission Ave. of the official guide. Cost is $10 if registering summer writers. For more: 570-4440 online, and all registration fees go toward Liberty Lake Planning Commission 4 p.m. June 22, 25 | Movie showing and book the Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake to support on the second Wednesday of each month, City the event and community. For more: www. club: “Remains of the Day” The Liberty Lake MUSIC & THE ARTS Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. The libertylakesplash.com/yardsales May 28 to June 6 | “Deadpan” Liberty Liberty Lake SCOPE 6:30 p.m. on the first library will be showing the movie 5:30 p.m. June Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway June 6 | Pancake Breakfast 6 to 11 a.m., Wednesday of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. 20. The discussion of the book by Kazuo Ishiguro Ave. With four songs of cabaret-style music and Tri Community Grange, 25025 Heather St., Country Vista Drive will be 6:30 p.m. June 25 at Barlow’s, 1428 N. comedy, this musical will deliver murder, dinner Newman Lake. Donations accepted. For more: Liberty Lake Road. For more: 232-2510 club chaos and fantastic memories. Tickets are Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District 481-7447 or [email protected] June 22-25 | Brick by Brick 9 to 11:30 $15 at the door or online. For show times and board 4 p.m. on the second Monday of each June 6 | National Trails Day Liberty a.m., Valley Real Life, 1831 S. Barker Road. All more: www.libertylaketheatre.com month, 22510 E. Mission Ave. Lake Regional Park, 3707 S. Zephyr Road. things Lego and Minecraft will converge during May 31 & June 1 | Auditions for “Tikki The 7.5 mile loop trail is undergoing some this Vacation Bible School for students entering HEALTH RECREATION 6:30 p.m., Liberty Lake & improvements, and a group will be working on kindergarten through fifth grade. The VBS Tikki Tembo” Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave. June 2 | CrossFit Kids begins CrossFit maintenance as well as trail realignments. For concludes with a family fun night on June 25 Liberty Lake, 22808 E. Appleway, suite C. This more: www.wta.org from 6:30 to 8 p.m. which includes inflatables, There are parts for all ages in this children’s show performing July 24 through Aug. 2. summer kids ages 3 to 12 are encouraged to June 11 | Liberty Lake Centennial concessions and a short program. To register or leave the couch to combine fun with fitness. for more: www.vrl.church No preparation necessary. For more: www. Rotary Club Noon, Meadowwood Technology libertylaketheatre.com Monthly pricing is $60 for first child, $30 for Campus Liberty Room, 2100 N. Molter Road. June 24 | Cecil the Magician 2 p.m., Liberty second child, etc. For times and more: www. Washington State Attorney General Bob Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. June 7 & 8 | Auditions for “I’m a crossfitlibertylake.com Celebrity” 2 p.m. (Sun.) and 6:30 p.m. (Mon.), Ferguson will be speaking to the group; the Ages 4 and up are invited to see this magic show. June 5 | CrossFit barbecue and beach public is invited to attend. For more: 922-4422 For more: 232-2510 Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave. There are parts for all ages for WOD 6:30 p.m., 823 S. Liberty Lake Drive. This event kicks off the swimming WODs for June 11 | Growing Fruit at Home 6 to 7 Recurring this reader’s theater performing June 26- p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. 27. No experience needed. For more: www. the summer followed by burgers, meat and Mission Ave. Master Gardener Steve Noakes CV Class of 1975 reunion A 40th class libertylaketheatre.com beer. Non-members welcome. For more: www. will be discussing planting, feeding and pruning reunion will be held July 17-18 with a reception, crossfitlibertylake.com June 20 | This, That or the Other 8 of small home fruits includes strawberries, golf and spa day, dinner and dance at Highlands June 6 | Hoopfirst 3v3 Basketball raspberries and blueberries. For more: 232-2510 Golf and Country Club. For more: www. p.m., Liberty Lake Community Theatre, Tournament 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., HUB Sports cvclassof75.com 22910 E. Appleway Ave. Tickets are $7 for June 12-13 | Book Sale 3 to 6 p.m. (Fri.) and this PG13 improv comedy. For more: www. Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. This tournament 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sat.), Liberty Lake Municipal Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal libertylaketheatre.com is open to boys and girls teams entering grades Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Friends of the Library 4 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month, four through 12. Registration cost is $95 per Library will be selling books, movies, CDs, Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. CIVIC BUSINESS team. For more: www.hubsportscenter.org children’s titles and more. & Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake 6:45 a.m. June 6 | 2015 Symposium: The June 7 | Windermere Marathon and June 13 | Liberty Lake Community Wednesdays, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22510 Biomedical Treatment Approach to Half-Marathon 7 a.m. The full marathon starts in Liberty Lake, while the half marathon Yard Sales 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized by E. Country Vista Drive. For more: www. Autism and ADD/ADHD 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., begins at Mirabeau Park; both end at Riverfront the Liberty Lake Kiwanis, the sale typically libertylakekiwanis.org Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan. The involves hundreds of homes. For more: www. Park in downtown Spokane. For more: Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club Montessori Institute of America presents libertylakesplash.com/yardsales windermeremarathon.com Noon Thursdays, Meadowwood Technology this symposium featuring Dr. Susan Ashley. June 14 | Flag Day Campus Liberty Room, 2100 N. Molter Road. For Registration cost is $95. For more: www. June 13 | Volleyball clinic 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., more: 922-4422 miaworld.org or 710-3431 HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Jerritt June 17 | Superhero Academy 2 p.m., Elliot, head volleyball coach at University of Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Liberty Lake Farmers Market 9 a.m. to June 10 | Women Executives of Liberty Texas, is bring his training and instruction to Ave. Kids ages 4 and up are invited to come get 1 p.m. Saturdays, Town Square Park, 1420 N. Lake (WELL) Summer Social 1 p.m., Twisp Spokane. Registration cost is $145 for U10-U14 the training needed to become a superhero plus Meadowwood. The market runs through Oct. 10. Café, 23505 E. Appleway. For more: www. meet a live superhero. For more: 232-2510 For more: www.libertylakefarmersmarket.com womenexecutivesoflibertylake.com See CALENDAR, page 19 The Splash JUNE 2015 • 19

COMMUNITY For ALL your pharmacy needs. RETAIL • COMPOUNDING • SUPPLEMENTS will run through Aug. 30. For more: 255-9293 or CALENDAR [email protected] Continued from page 18 Liberty Lake Ladies’ Nine Hole Golf Club 15% off your entire 9 a.m. Thursdays, Liberty Lake Golf Course, players and $165 for U15-U18 players. For more: 24403 E. Sprague Ave. For more: 928-6854 Derma-e purchase www.hubsportscenter.org Liberty Lake Running Club 6 p.m. June 20 | Girls’ All-State Basketball An all-natural skin care solution that works Thursdays, Twisp Café & Coffee House, 23505 Must present coupon. Expires 6/30/15. Classic 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., HUB Sports Center, E. Appleway Ave. The club meets for a three- 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Admission is $5 for adults mile run weekly through October. This month’s and $3 for kids and seniors. For more: www. special events include a June 18 celebration of hubsportscenter.org summer at the lake, where the group will start 509-755-3333 June 22-24 | NBC Junior Basketball Day and end at the lake access on Inlet Drive (dinner 23801 E. Appleway, Suite 260 provided). For more: 954-9806 Camp 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., HUB Sports Center, Liberty Lake, WA 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. The focus of this camp is Red White & Brews Run Registration is complete skills, but other camps will be offered now open for this 5K run at 6 p.m. July 24 in Helping You Be Healthy™ throughout July and August that focus on ball conjunction with Liberty Lake’s Barefoot in the handling and shooting. Registration cost is Park. For more: www.libertylakewa.gov/387/ $160. For more: www.nbccamps.com Barefoot-in-the-Park June 22-26 | Skyhawks Volleyball Camp Spokane Valley Women’s Evening Golf 9 a.m. to noon, HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Club 4:30 to 6 p.m. Mondays, Liberty Lake Cataldo Ave. This co-ed program for ages 7 to 12 Golf Course. This nine-hole club plays through is designed for beginner to intermediate players Aug. 31. Membership fee is $50 (includes and will incorporate lessons on teamwork and your GHIN); county pass is $30. For more: sportsmanship. Registration cost is $119. For [email protected] or find more: www.nbccamps.com “Spokane Valley Women’s Evening Golf League” on Facebook June 23 | Junior Golf Camp starts 9 to 11:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Golf Course, 24403 Trailhead Ladies Nine Hole Golf Club Play E. Sprague Ave. This camp for ages 9 to 15 for this weekly league at Trailhead Golf Course runs Tuesdays through Aug. 4. Cost is $75 per is Wednesday mornings through September. For student (with own clubs) or $175 which includes more: www.trailheadladies9.com or 879-7391 a new set of junior clubs. For more: 255-6233 HUB Sports Center 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. June 29 | Liberty Lake Loop pre- Various activities and events occur throughout registration due The four-mile route leaving the week including: from Pavillion Park will take place 8 a.m. July 11 • Badminton open gym: 7 to 9 p.m. Tues., $5/ followed by a kids race. Cost is $20 with a T-shirt person ($5 without) if registered by this date. For more: www.pavillionpark.org • Basketball open gym: Noon to 1 p.m. Tues. and Thurs., $4/person Recurring • Pickleball drop-in: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Mon. Barefoot 3v3 Soccer This tournament for all through Thurs.; 6 to 8 p.m. Sun. and Wed. $2/ seniors ($4/non-seniors) ages is coming to Pavillion Park July 24-26. For registration and more: www.barefoot3v3.com • Table Tennis: 7 to 9:30 p.m., Mon. and Wed.; $3/player KidFIT Spokane HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. This children’s movement and • Classes including Bootcamp Fitness Training, fitness program offers classes in dance (ballet, Keno Karate, Modern Farang-Mu Sul, Wing tap, jazz, hip hop), gymnastics and cheerleading Chun Kung Fun and Sushu Kung Fu. See for girls and boys ages 3 and older of all levels. website for cost and times. For more: 953-7501 or www.kidfitspokane.com Liberty Lake Community Tennis All calendar listings were provided to or gathered Association Rocky Hill Park. The group offers by Splash staff. If you would like your event adult evening clinics 6:30 p.m. Mondays and considered for the community calendar, please Thursdays, kids clinics 9 and 10 a.m. Saturdays, submit information by the 15th of the month to and a ladies day 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Clinics [email protected].

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• For students ages 9-15 interested in Topics will include: learning the fundamentals of golf Full Swing • Cost: $7500/per student (with own clubs) Chipping vs. Pitching • $17500 includes a new set of junior clubs Putting • Maximum number of students: 25 • Classes will be taught by PGA Bunkers Professionals: Kit DeAndre, David Mallrie, Course Management Tim Parsons and Hank Franks Rules & Etiquette Call or stop by Liberty Lake Golf Shop to sign up 509.255.6233 | 24403 E. Sprague Ave. Liberty Lake 20 • JUNE 2015 HISTORY The Splash The advent of golf and Liberty Lake’s Country Club Addition By Ross Schneidmiller LIBERTY LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY In 1940, Homer Neyland purchased and began development on a 170-acre tract of land at Liberty Lake. It included 1½ miles of lake frontage on the northern and eastern sides. The western boundary of the plat was Molter Avenue. It encom- passed the entire north end of the lake, extending up the eastern shoreline to the northern tip of MacKenzie Bay. A major benefit to the community was the build- ing of a road that connected Molter to the south end of the lake via Sprague and DID YOU KNOW? Neyland avenues. Seven beach lots of • “Ranch” (also American ranch, varying sizes sold quickly. Eager to enjoy California ranch, rambler or rancher) lake life, the purchasers planned to begin is an architectural style originating in building in the spring of 1941. the United States. The ranch house is noted for its long, close-to-the- By spring of 1945, the Spokane Valley PHOTOS COURTESY OF LIBERTY LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ground profile and minimal use of Country Club purchased 50 acres of this The northern shore of Liberty Lake, shown as the camera pans east in this black and white exterior and interior decoration. The land. The newly formed organization was photo, was mostly undeveloped in 1937, three years prior to the purchase of the property ranch style was extremely popular made up of businessmen from Spokane by Homer Neyland. A lot changed — and grew — in 70 years, as this same area captured in with the booming post World War II Valley and Liberty Lake. It was their in- the west-facing 2007 photo below reveals. middle class of the 1940s to 1970s. tention to build a clubhouse and nine- hole golf course for its members along • The first two north-south roads intersecting Sprague Avenue east with other lakeside and recreational fa- of Molter are Ward and Clubhouse. cilities. That prior winter, Frank James, Ward Road was named for Samuel a well-respected golf course architect, Ward, mentioned in this article. laid out the fairways. With every green Clubhouse Road is named for the overlooking the lake, the Spokane paper clubhouse of the Spokane Valley proclaimed it would be one of the most Country Club, which was located beautiful in the country. The clubhouse adjacent to this street between 1st was completed in June 1945 and the put- and 3rd Avenues. ting green the following month. • Harry Goetz was the first president The Club, which planned to limit its of and the driving force behind the membership to 200, struggled in build- Spokane Valley Country Club. His ing the golf course. Initially they an- father was “Dutch Jake” Goetz, who nounced that the course would be ready was well known in earlier years at to play later that year. The opening date the lake for his picnics that were was moved back to the following spring, celebrated with much fanfare and but that did not happen either. Plans mock. changed by the early 1950s, and the club purchased an additional 109 acres north of Sprague Avenue to build 18 holes of women’s weekly bridge luncheons were golf. The original acreage was subdivided into 110 residential lots, the sale of which well attended. A three-day celebration would help generate funds to build the however, the freeway was not completed working on the 132-acre, 18-hole course, was in the works to dedicate the recently course. to Liberty Lake until 1964, nearly 10 the Country Club made a proposal to the completed terrace gardens. And, the golf years after Samuel Ward made his pre- Spokane Elks Lodge. The Club would committee had planned several tourna- Known as the Valley Country Club diction. Lot sales did not happen fast transfer its assets valued at $171,227, ments throughout the summer and fall Addition, the plat included both lake enough to generate the funds needed including the clubhouse facility and 40 at the newly completed Liberty Lake Golf frontage and secondary parcels. Most of to build the course. It had now been 12 unsold residential lots, if the Elks would Course. the houses were expected to be rambling years since the Country Club had tried to assume the Club’s debt of $21,351. The This author’s parents purchased a lot ranch style dwellings, with an average provide golf for its membership through membership of the Lodge voted in fa- cost of $16,000. its various plans. Realizing an organiza- vor of the proposal. It was announced and built a home in the Valley Country “We believe the completion of the Spo- tion as small as theirs could not build that facilities at the clubhouse would be Club Addition in 1956, just a skipping kane Valley freeway will act as a spur to and operate a golf course at Liberty Lake, expanded and remodeled to provide a rock distance from the lake and a pitch- the development of Liberty Lake,” stated they abandoned the idea of a private golf family recreation facility for Elks mem- ing wedge distance from the golf course. Samuel Ward, an officer of the Club who club. In 1957, they offered to donate 109 bership, which totaled in the thousands. It was a special neighborhood in which announced the real estate development, acres to Spokane County to be used as a Many of the Spokane Valley Country to grow up with special neighbors. That, “Residents of the area will be able to get golf course for the public. Participating Club members joined the Elks. however, is a story for another month. to downtown Spokane in about 20 min- in purchasing another 22.5 acres with the A year later in 1959, the newly re- utes.” county sealed the deal. modeled clubhouse was bustling with a Ross Schneidmiller is president of the They were correct in their assessment; The following year, as the county was full schedule of summer activities. The Liberty Lake Historical Society. The Splash JUNE 2015 • 21

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FROM BRICKS TO SHIPS Father, son team up to create Lego masterpieces By Tammy Kimberley SPLASH STAFF WRITER When you wander through the Maes home, it’s easy to see a Lego fanatic lives SUBMITTED PHOTOS there. Pieces are piled in the living room, colorful bins line the wall in the play Race Maes and his dad, Rich, are often area, and completed models are displayed working on Lego throughout the house. projects and ideas Minifigures hang on the wall of 9-year- together. Among old Race Maes’ room. But the mass of dozens of projects, Legos is not only the doing of Race. His the father-and-son dad, Rich, is also a committed builder, and duo built a 6-foot together they have filled their home with Venator-class Re- all kinds of magnificent creations. public Attack Cruiser together. Kristen Maes, mother of Race and wife SPLASH PHOTO BY TAMMY KIMBERLEY of Rich, takes it all in stride. She realizes that the time Race and Rich have invested computer programming to overcome chal- ship they made. They guys crafted an entire ship that people came over to see. People together building with Legos has helped lenges. story in order to create a scene around the were really interested in his stuff.” deepen their relationship as well. An engineer by trade, Rich said he re- ship. For instance, Zombies were one sec- Earlier this year, the Maes family loaned “They love coming up with ideas, talking members his first Legos being hand-me- tion of the hundreds of minifigures used the Venator ship to FigPickels Toy Empo- about anything Lego, reciting lines from downs that he kept in a pillow case. He has in the scene, and Rich said Race developed rium to display in their Coeur d’Alene store. the Lego movie and working on projects that story line. since passed those bricks on to Race, who With that massive ship out of the house, together,” she said. “They are very close loves to tinker to create his own space- “I asked Race how the Zombies came to Rich and Race have moved onto their next and definitely share the same passion of ships. be, and he created with Legos how a meteor big feat — a spacefaring goldfish. creating and building.” crashed and started it all,” Rich said. Rich said they study and steal ideas They’ve gathered tons of photos, sketched While Race said he enjoys putting to- from other builders, photos and movies, The entire family took the ship, nick- designs, started with small models and gether Lego kits from the Star Wars and such as figuring how the Lego Movie did named “Sarah Jane,” to BrickCon continued building big- Ninjago themes, he also spends a lot of an explosion scene. in Seattle last fall. They have par- ger models. They’ve time brainstorming and building origi- ticipated in this convention for A Lego also experimented with “We sit at the dinner table a lot and come SNOT: nal creations. He said the hinge pieces are adult Lego fans for the past two building technique non-traditional build- some of his favorite pieces to work with. up with ideas,” Kristen said. “The theme in years and went as spectators one ing techniques such as this house revolves around spaceships.” that stands for “You can make things move with a hinge year before that. Studs Not On Top SNOT. piece, like if I want to build a turret gun,” Together the father-son duo worked Race was only seven years old The father/son team Race said. over two years to construct a 6-foot Ve- when he helped his dad display has had challenges along When he was just six nator-class Republic At- the Venator at BrickCon. Rich said the way — from finding years old, Race won his first tack Cruiser. Race said Race earned the respect of those at the con- the right pieces from brokers to having an Lego competition at the Lib- Greebling: The he enjoyed doing the vention with his patience, persistence and entire model explode, taking out a creation erty Lake Municipal Library. use of textures and greebling on the ship, creative designs. that Race was working on. But the challenge For the past two summers shapes to make a which is a technique “At BrickCon, little kids are generally not is what keeps them motivated to work to- he has attended a robot- larger model look more that gives dimension to welcomed around the big spaceships," Rich gether. ics camp where he learned complex and realistic a Lego model. said. “But last year a vendor sold him a $5 “My dad gets an idea, and we just start how to combine Legos and But it wasn’t only the bag of parts at the show, and Race built a building with it,” Race said. 24 • JUNE 2015 The Splash COMMUNITY Chew on these tidbits Kids Tell It about fruits and veggies Like It Is Compiled by Sarah Burk In honor of Father’s Day, how SPLASH GRAPHICS EDITOR does your dad make you laugh? In recognition of National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month in June, check out these facts about foods that provide needed nourishment to Compiled by Tammy Kimberley your body. at Liberty Lake Elementary School 200 “He draws “He makes Number of ■ It is recommended ■ Fruits and creepy people really weird with no arms noises seeds in an that you eat five vegetables in fresh, servings equaling frozen or liquid and triangle randomly.” average shirts. They’re one-half cup of fruit form provide Lily Parker, 10 strawberry creepy and or vegetables per many of funny.” day. the same benefits. Sania Farooq, 10 POMOLOGY “He splashes “When he tells me in the pool.” ■ The skin of items such as sarcastic jokes and plays 7,000 carrots, apples and Preston Arnold, Types of 8 tickle monster ■ Pomology cucumbers with me.” apples grown is the study usually has around the Rebekah of fruits. the most Webster, 8 world nutrition. ■ You can speed up the ripening of a pineapple by ■ “When we’re in “He makes standing it upside Most of the nutrients in a potato reside just bed, he picks funny faces down (on the me up and below the skin layer. with his mouth leafy end). throws me on and sticks his the bed.” tongue out at 140 me.” ■ Carrots, potatoes, cauliflower, ■ A cucumber is Jocie Mercer, 8 Pounds of Samee Patch, 8 potatoes corn and asparagus actually a the average are all examples of fruit, while American vegetables that bananas eats each can be found in are “His snoring. “Whenever he year a purple variety. technically herbs. He wakes me hears music, up and I’m all he just has to ■ Unlike bananas and the way across dance.” ■ the hall.” several other fruits, Coffee beans Madelyn grapes can no longer aren’t beans. They Cody Kirkman, Van Lith, 11 are fruit pits. 11 92 ripen once picked. ■ Percent ■ Apples, Actually a fruit, it took a water that peaches and ruling by the Supreme Court “I get on his “He can make watermelons raspberries in 1893 to make the back, and he his eyebrows are made of are all tomato a vegetable. carries me go in waves, members around and plus he wiggles ■ In the U.S., more then throws me his ears and his of the rose tomatoes are on the couch.” little bit of hair family. consumed than any Olivia Curtis, 8 on his head other single fruit or vegetable. sticks up.” Keegan ■ Roodhouse, 8 ■ Broccoli One of the contains least popular “We watch a “He makes more vegetables, funny show a joke out of 400 protein than Brussels sprouts, together called everything you steak. is one of the Dragon Ball Z, say.” Apples a best for you. and he does the Alyssa tree can motions for the Underwood, 10 produce in Sources: http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/20-incredible-facts-about-eating-fruits- Fusion Dance.” one year and-vegetables-that-you-probably-didnt-know.html; http://www.factslides.com/s-Fruits Sage Wehrman, 8 The Splash JUNE 2015 • 25 COMMUNITY DOUGHNUT OR YO-YO? 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Did you know that a pastry similar to doughnuts are called yo-yos in the country of Tunisia? The two round objects have other similarities, one being that they are both recognized annually in June. In honor of National Doughnut Day on June 5 and National Yo-Yo Day on June 6, we have a list of facts about the items below. Decide if you believe each statement is about a yo-yo or doughnut, and then check your answers at the bottom of the page. 1. These were 3. There are 6. It was taken 9. The person Crafting food sculptures passed out to more than 10 into space in believed to be soldiers during billion of these 1985. the creator of SPLASH PHOTO BY SARAH BURK WW 1 and WW 2 are made each this item sold in order to help year in the U.S. his company to Wave invites kids to your creation, ask your parents to take them feel less a man named a photo and email it to tammy@liber- homesick. Donald Duncan. tylakesplash.com with your name, age, 7. The largest enter summer drawing phone number and city you live in. All one ever While kids are often told not to play submissions received by June 30 will be 4. TV character made weighed with their food, The Wave is asking kids entered in a drawing for a fabulous sum- Homer Simpson 1.7 tons and to have a little fun this summer creating mer-inspired prize. In addition, some 2. This item is in love with this measured 16 10. The first toothpick food sculptures. Marshmal- submissions may be featured in the Au- first became item. feet in diameter. national day lows, gumdrops or fruits and vegetables gust issue of The Splash. popular in of this item was all can make colorful building pieces. By Kids in kindergarten through sixth England and held in 1938 as a connecting food items with toothpicks, grade who live or attend school in Lib- France in the fundraiser for the you can create exotic animals, interesting erty Lake are eligible to enter this con- late 18th century Salvation Army. shapes or enchanting houses. test. Only submit one entry per person, and wasn’t 5. Flying Saucer 8. Not just a Kids need to ask their parent’s per- please. If you need ideas, searching on- introduced to — name of popular fad, this mission prior to doing anything for this line can provide suggestions on what the U.S. until the specialty item was the contest, of course. Once you’ve made materials to use. late 1920s. doughnut or yo- hit at the 1933 yo trick? World’s Fair in Chicago.

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About and for Liberty Lake seniors Landing in Liberty Lake from across the world DAVID AND RITA REDTFELDT Ages David, 71, and Rita, 72 Spotlighting timely needs our community can meet together Favorite Restaurant David Barlows at Liberty Lake To our friends and neighbors in the and Rita Places they frequent greater Spokane Valley: Redtfeldt, Liberty Lake Athletic Club and Pavillion Park shown Favorite Event here with Did you know that in 2014, 8,613 lo- The Spokane Symphony performance at their dogs cal families received clothing through Pavillion Park Princess the Spokane Valley Partners Clothing and Daisy, What they love about LL Bank? That number is even more incred- taught in “We love that it is very family oriented ible when you realize that the clothing several with lots of park activities. We enjoy bank is entirely volunteer-managed and different walking and meeting the people. We also operated. countries love going to plays.” Right now, those volunteers need help before from the community, as supplies are retiring low. While the Clothing Bank provides to Liberty out to be the best!” she said. Lake in clothing, shoes, diapers, newborn lay- Iceland was a strategic location during 2002. ettes, personal care items and even small the Cold War — a great place to monitor kitchen appliances or household items, SPLASH PHOTO BY SARAH ROBERTSON the North Sea — though not many people there are two needs in particular to draw wanted to work there. David remembered your attention to. These two needs aren’t By Sarah Robertson mutual love of children.” it as a “very rugged country with no trees… often met unless Spokane Valley Part- SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR “We took a trip to London as a school and most of the population lived on the ners specifically draws attention to them: coast.” Of all the places in all the world, Da- for Thanksgiving where we teamed up and 1. Children’s NEW underwear vid and Rita Redtfeldt decided to retire in palled around and had a wonderful time,” The Redtfeldts enjoyed their time in Ice- Liberty Lake. Having visited more than 30 David said. land but decided to move on to Germany Kids are always going through — and countries, the Redtfeldts knew what they’d soon after marrying where they taught in growing out of — underwear, and this is The couple kept their courtship quiet for one of those rare areas where donated like and where they wanted to settle. a time. But in 1969, the couple married in Nuremburg on an army base. Their favorite part was the Christmas Market. clothing should really be in new condi- Though both are from the U.S., David Earnest, Penn., which was Rita’s home state. tion. Low-income families really strug- and Rita met in a land far, far away — oth- David grew up in California and south- “We loved the whole atmosphere,” Rita gle in this area, and our local kids should erwise known as Iceland. But how is it that ern Oregon. He remembered his eighth said. “It starts with the angel coming out not have to be in a situation where they two people from the same country have to grade teacher telling him he would be a of the church into the market square… rely on ill-fitting underwear or have to go all the way to Iceland to fall in love? teacher. David really wanted to be a roller We also liked the Gluvine (spice wine) and go without. derby skater and ended up going to college bratwurst.” Both have agreed on the order of events 2. Men’s clothing as they exchanged smiles across their unsure of his career path. He soon realized In their short stay in Germany, the Redt- kitchen table. In 1968, David and Rita that teaching was what he was truly meant feldts visited between 30 and 35 countries. The clothing bank currently has most- both taught at a U.S. naval base in Kefla- to do. Neither is quite sure of the number, but they ly empty racks in its men’s section. Men’s vik, Iceland. Rita remembered that she At Southern Oregon College, David had do remember traveling every holiday and clothing of all kinds are in extremely was teaching first grade, and David taught a professor whose daughter was part of the every summer. short supply. fourth grade at the time. David recalled Department of Defense teaching program. “We never saved anything. We put our Most of the generous clothing dona- being drawn to his wife “because of our After teaching for two years in Oregon, Da- money into trips,” David said with a laugh. tions that come in lack in these two criti- vid decided he wanted to travel as well. Ice- cal areas. As a community, let’s respond land was his last choice of positions. The couple recalled family who feared and help Spokane Valley Partners con- that they had been kidnapped in Russia Iceland was Rita’s last choice too. Rita was tinue to meet the needs of local families (during the Cold War) and a medical emer- in this area. born in Punxsutawney, Penn., and earned gency during a rare snowstorm in Madrid her teaching degree from Indiana State during their most adventurous years. You can drop off donations to Spo- Teachers College—which, ironically, is lo- kane Valley Partners at 10814 E. Broad- While in Germany, the Redtfeldts wel- cated in Pennsylvania. way Ave. or call 927-1153. comed their first child, Heidi, in 1971. With Rita taught elementary school for four her birth, David and Rita decided to trans- Sincerely, years in Pennsylvania. For some of that fer to England. time, she was engaged to a man who was killed in Vietnam. Needing a change of pace They were excited to be a bit closer to The Arger Family and scenery, Rita decided to see some of the home and raise their child in an English- Investing in Spokane Valley since 1979 world and applied to the Department of De- speaking environment. Soon after they moved, Rita took some time off to spend Local owners of Evergreen Fountains, fense teaching program as well. sponsor of The Fountain senior spread “Iceland was my last choice, but it turned See FOUNTAIN, page 29 in The Splash and The Current The Splash JUNE 2015 • 29 COMMUNITY Trivia Test 1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the 6. MYTHOLOGY: According to Greek name of the island where Thomas the Tank myth, what was the name of the monster Engine (of children’s books and film) and with 100 dragon heads? his friends live? 7. LANGUAGE: What is the practice of an- 2. GEOGRAPHY: In what U.S. state is thropophagy more commonly known as? Mount Rushmore located? 8. HISTORY: What Native American tribe 3. SPORTS FIGURES: What sport made did Pocahantas belong to? Jack Dempsey famous? 9. MUSIC: In what country was composer 4. LITERATURE: In what year did J.D. Sa- Frederic Chopin born? linger publish the novel “The Catcher in the 10. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How old was Theo- Rye”? dore Roosevelt when he was sworn into of- 5. MOVIES: In what year was the film “The fice? Dirty Dozen” released? — 2015 King Features Syndicate Inc.

Larsen enjoys having the Redfeldts in FOUNTAIN town. Not only do they have the common Continued from page 28 bond of their overseas teaching experi- ences, but they also enjoy many of the same with Heidi and they also welcomed a son, hobbies. Christopher. “We travel a lot together, and we do David worked at RAF Lakenheath in things together,” Larsen said. “They’re just East Anglia near Cambridge. They bought a really nice people.” house straight away and never looked back. The Redtfeldts lived in England until 2002 The Redtfeldts are active members of when they retired and moved to Liberty the Liberty Lake Athletic Club, hardly ever Lake. missing a water aerobics class. David, also a former librarian, had “a little hand” in start- According to David, “We lived in the ing the Liberty Lake Municipal Library. British community, got to know a lot Brit- ish people, and had honorary grandparents “I feel pleased to bring something so im- that lived in our neighborhood. We loved portant to the city,” he said. getting to know the people.” The Redfeldts also took the title of “hon- “They are just incredibly loving welcom- orary grandparents” across the pond when ing people. We were the youngest in the they moved to Liberty Lake. Current neigh- neighborhood and they were the oldest. We bor, Tama Carter, recalled that when she definitely bonded with them right away.” and her family moved next door, “They were over as soon as we moved in.” It was also in England that David re- ceived his first Birman cat as a gift. It started Carter remembers asking Rita for baby a 30-plus year hobby raising cats for shows advice when her girls were small and David and eventually becoming a judge. David making water playgrounds for them on the has traveled the country and the world as patio. a judge. David and Rita love Liberty Lake, not In 1980, Rita returned to work and met a only because it keeps them close to their dear friend, Arlene Larsen. They have been children who have settled in Oregon. friends for over 20 years, and Larsen helped “We love having our doctor, dentist, op- the Redtfeldts decide to relocate to Liberty tometrist, pharmacist and everything in Lake after retirement. town…We have a great neighborhood to Answers to Trivia Test “They visited a few times and decided be part of,” David said. “If you need help, 1. Sodor 2. South Dakota 3. Boxing 4. 1951 5. 1967 6. Typhon this was the place to stay,” Larsen said. you know you have neighbors to rely on.” 7. Cannibalism 8. Powhatan 9. Poland 10. 42

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CV valedictorian motivated to help TREVOR BROWN Tutoring, volunteerism Age 17 complement Brown’s Birthday academic and athletic gifts June 14 The multi-talented Trevor Dream career By Treva Lind Brown, valedictorian of An engineer who goes to a third world SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR Central Valley High School, country to provide solutions for basic needs like water, light, shelter Central Valley High School valedictorian is not just known for his aca- Trevor Brown already could fill an impres- demic or athletic prowess. Favorite movie sive resume before his June graduation. Brown can often be found Lord of the Rings volunteering his time as a Who you’d like most to meet, Among his kudos, Brown made one of tutor, serving shut-ins for his living or dead his strongest impressions his senior year as church or investing in the ef- Sergey Bubka — he held the pole-vaulting a tutor helping sophomores with math. fort of Project Unify (below). world record for about 20 years “He has this way of motivating people SPLASH PHOTO BY TREVA LIND What people might not know to do better, especially when he’s tutoring,” about you said Lila Carthens, who as a senior served I like to pour milk on my ice cream as a tutor alongside Brown. “He has a way before I eat it to make things fun and enjoyable, which isn’t an easy thing to do, especially in math. He has this aura around him that just makes Unify that I love helping people, which is you smile.” why I want to be an engineer who goes to CVHS geometry teacher Ronda Fos- other countries and helps people.” burg said students tell her they still ask for Brown also is described as thoughtful Brown’s help, which is gladly given, even and genuinely concerned about all those though he was a tutor only the first semes- around him. He spends part of almost ev- ter. He served with three seniors who as- ery Sunday afternoon visiting widows and sisted Fosburg’s students needing extra help elderly shut-ins for his church’s congrega- with math. tion. “Some of them have kept in touch with Some of the thank you notes he received Trevor, which says a lot about him,” Fosburg SUBMITTED PHOTO from tutored students indicate that Brown said. “He was very effective in class, prob- has a knack for encouraging others. One in mid-May his goal is to reach 15.6 before Brown’s long list of academic honors also ably one of the most effective tutors I’ve note said, “When you come in the class the school year’s end, to match the school includes Washington Scholar; Elks local, ever had. He helped students do their best. with your positive attitude, a lot of people record set by his brother, Kyle, in 2009. state, and national scholar; and the Spring Trevor is sensitive to individual differences, get really pumped for math, including me.” and he is respectful of every person.” Aside from academics and sports, Brown Sports Male Scholar Athlete — CVHS. The said one of his favorite activities is volun- Thomas S. Monson Scholar award provides Another note writer gave kudos to Brown This fall, Brown will head off to Brigham full BYU tuition plus a stipend for four for bringing a brightness into the school Young University. teering for the organization, Project Unify, a group that helps students with mental or years. day. “You always made us laugh and bring “I plan to study probably mechanical en- physical challenges participate in athletic Brown said his best subjects in school are great smiles to our faces in the morning.” gineering, but I haven’t really decided,” he events. math and science — reasons that becoming Brown said he knows he’ll miss people at said. “It will likely be in the engineering an engineer sounds appealing, but he might C V. field.” “I’ve been doing that just this year,” he said. “I really enjoy cheering on the kids consider a job in more of a service role be- “We have amazing teachers at the school,” After a year of college, he plans to leave playing at basketball games. There’s not a cause of how much he enjoyed working as a he said. “They’ve really helped me enjoy my on a two-year mission trip for the Church lot of people there. It shows kids who don’t tutor and for Project Unify. high school career, and they’ve kept me in- of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and then have much of a chance to interact with kids “I love chemistry and physics, which has terested. The kids at the school are the best return to BYU to complete his studies. their age that people care about them, and it me leaning toward engineering,” he said. “I ever. They’re all nice to each other. I’ll miss He is the youngest of five children for gives them a chance to participate in sports.” also learned through tutoring and Project all the friends I have here.” longtime Liberty Lake residents Nathan and Shaun Brown. Trevor Brown said he’ll likely spend time this summer working on a ✓ More options friend’s family farm but also hopes to work ✓ Better coverage for Mica Moon Zip Tours, a new zipline I want to be company operating near Liberty Lake. ✓ Lower rates Brown has two brothers and two sisters. your local agent ✓ Personal service “I love to go on hikes, play Frisbee, be outdoors,” he said. “Liberty Lake is a beauti- ful place to live.” His recent academic awards range from second-place Spokane Scholar in Science to being named Thomas S. Monson Scholar, HOME · AUTO · BUSINESS & MORE the highest academic scholarship at BYU. He is CV’s only valedictorian this year. R'nR¦¬¬­­¬RV¦¬¬­­¬Center www.lakeshorequote.com 23203 ¦¬¬E. ¦¬¬Knox ¦¬¬ Liberty ¦¬¬ Lake, ¦ ¦¬¬WA Brown also is athletic. For the past two See our menu at RnRRV.com (509) 481-9224 years, he reached high points as CV’s top 509-927-9000 x190 Cheloye Penwell 23403 E. Mission Ave. Suite 200H | Liberty Lake, WA pole vaulter, clearing 14.6 feet. Brown said 32 • JUNE 2015 The Splash Congratulations, Class of 2015! he Splash solicited information on high school graduates connected to Liberty Lake. Pages 32-33 showcase graduates who submitted information in time for publication. A complete list of CVHS graduates is on T page 34. — Compiled by Sarah Burk and Tammy Kimberley Telara Harper Parents: Todd and Colin Gessler Andrea Harper Parents: George and School: Central Valley Lori Gessler High School School: Central Valley Plans after graduation: High School Attend Spokane Plans after graduation: Community College Jackson Axtell Rachel Butler Jake Christopher Randy Edwards Attend University of then transfer to Eastern Parents: Mike and Parents: Dave and Cowell Parents: Keven and North Dakota/UND Washington University. Brenda Axtell Kathy Butler Parents: Kim and Pat Debbie Edwards Aerospace School and participate on the UND School: Central Valley School: Central Valley Cowell School: Central Valley Track and Field team as a High School High School High School School: Central Valley javelin thrower Plans after graduation: Plans after graduation: High School Plans after graduation: Play collegiate ball and Attend the University of Plans after graduation: Attend Whitworth study pre-medicine Washington Attend University University to play of Idaho to study baseball and study mechanical engineering engineering

Charis Brianne Himebaugh Parents: David and Kailie Hamilton Debbie Himebaugh School: Central Valley Parents: Joe and High School Tabitha Hamilton Trevor Scott Brown Plans after graduation: School: Central Valley Parents: Nathan and Serik Cader Attend college in High School Shaun Brown Parents: Tahir and Conner Crowe Cassie Fielding Southern California Plans after graduation: School: Central Valley Angelina Cader Parent: Todd Crowe Parents: Scott and Jo Attend BYU-Idaho High School School: Central Valley School: Central Valley Hoffman Plans after graduation: High School High School School: Central Valley Attend Brigham Young Plans after graduation: Plans after graduation: High School University for one year Attend the University Study graphic design Plans after graduation: and then serve a two-year of Idaho to study at Spokane Falls Attend Gonzaga mission for The Church mechanical engineering Community College University of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints

Keith Lynwood Hyle Parents: Steve and Taylor Marie Jessica Hyle Hansen School: Central Valley Parents: Gary and Toni High School Hansen Plans after graduation: School: Central Valley Attend Spokane High School Community College Plans after graduation: for one year and then Attend the University Central Washington of Montana to pursue University to graduate elementary education from the business school The Splash JUNE 2015 • 33

Peighton Colton A. Pegram Quaintance Parents: Dennis and Mackenzie O'Dea Parents: Neil and McKenna Stocker Kathy Pegram Melissa Quaintance Parents: Bob and Dana Parents: Kevin and Anika Martin School: Central Valley School: Barker High O'Dea Brooke Stocker Evan Shepherd Parents: Bob and Sarah High School School School: Central Valley Makana Kern Martin Plans after graduation: School: Central Valley High School High School Parents: Rodney and School: Central Valley Attend Northwest Plans after graduation: Kelly Kern High School University in Kirkland Plans after graduation: Attend Arizona State and run for their cross Attend Concordia School: Central Valley Plans after graduation: University on scholarship country and track team University in Portland High School Attend the University as a cello performance on soccer and merit Plans after graduation: at Albany (Albany, NY) major scholarships Attend Washington State with an intended major University of public health

Logan Schwartzenburg Parents: Lee and Lisa Schwartzenburg Lauryn Michele School: Central Valley Peterson High School Sidney Carlisle Orr Plans after graduation: Tyler Wiggin Parents: Todd and Attend Gonzaga to Gunnar Merkel Parents: Teresa Debbie Peterson Parents: Ed and Amy Victoria Leichner Campana Orr and David participate in the biology Wiggin Parents: Chris and Lori School: Central Valley program Parents: Victor and Orr School: Central Valley Merkel High School Kristine Leichner School: Central Valley High School Plans after graduation: School: Central Valley School: Central Valley High School Attend NIC then transfer Plans after graduation: High School High School Plans after graduation: to a university Attend the University of Plans after graduation: Plans after graduation: Attend University Washington to pursue Attend Whitworth Attend WSU of Washington with a degree in business University to major in admissions to the honors administration biochemistry program and the Foster School of Business to double major in business economics and environmental science Nick Stockdale Parents: Jeff and Katherine Stockdale School: Central Valley C.J. Pier High School Kathryn Munro Parents: Dave and Janet Plans after graduation: Parents: Jeff and JoLynn Pier Attend Montana State Hailey Lundblad Munro School: Central Valley University and major in High School Parents: Kevin and Lisa School: Central Valley mechanical engineering Lundblad High School Plans after graduation: University of Washington School: Central Valley Plans after graduation: Abby Mae High School Attend Carroll College Pedersen (Helena, Mont.) Plans after graduation: Parents: John and Judy Attend Spokane Falls Black Community College to earn associate’s degree School: Central Valley and then transfer to High School a four year college to Plans after graduation: complete a degree in Attend Lewis-Clark elementary education State College to major in chemistry/pre-med 34 • JUNE 2015 The Splash COMMUNITY

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By Treva Lind SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR Anyone looking for excuses to get out- year, for Fourth of July, headlines with Spo- doors this summer will find a land of plenty kane band Milonga, delivering musical tra- around Liberty Lake. ditions of Latin America, Spain and the Ca- Traditional events return, joined by some ribbean. A warm-up band starts at 6 p.m., freshly-launched fun. One addition will ar- and the entire evening’s music ends before rive in the sky: a city-funded Fourth of July fireworks, which typically start near 10 p.m. fireworks show from the new ballfields area For both the Fourth and symphony expected to coincide with the longtime fa- events, a free shuttle to the park will run vorite pyrotechnic display over the lake. from the parking area near Liberty Lake El- As usual, a bounty of free outdoor con- ementary. certs and movies will fill calendars from New this year, FOPP has partnered with June to early September, thanks to Friends community groups to expand a few events, of Pavillion Park presenting its 18th annual Frank said. summer festival. “We’ll have ‘Pages to Pictures’ working in Different community groups also offer conjunction with the Liberty Lake Library, SUBMITTED PHOTOS multiple weekend activities as the season as part of the summer reading series,” Frank Among the new compo- stretches out. They bring entertainment, said. “The kids and adults will be reading nents of Liberty Lake’s sports, a Saturday farmers market, the June the book, and then we will be showing the 2015 summer schedule 13 Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales and movie, and this year, those are ‘Charlotte’s is Barefoot in the Park, a popular shoeless soccer tournament part- Web’ and ‘Big Fish.’ a combination of the nering for the first time with the city for a “With the Liberty Lake Running Club, Barefoot 3v3 Soccer Tournament and Liberty community Barefoot in the Park festival we’re partnering with them to do a ‘Shoes Lake Days. Among the July 24-26. and Cinema’ event. The run is scheduled festivities this year will Barefoot in the Park expands on what the before the movie and as the run is ending, be Bubble Ball (right) city previously did for Liberty Lake Days, then we’ll start ‘McFarland USA,’ which is and footgolf (above). said Michelle Griffin, parks and recreation based on running.” coordinator. The three-day festival based The movie at Half Moon Park stars Kev- at Pavillion Park brings back the classic car in Costner as a coach of a California high “We combined Liberty Lake Days with more tournament play, vendors and kids’ show along with family games, live music, school cross country team. his tournament,” Griffin said. “We’re ex- inflatables. People interested in performing vendors, petting zoo, talent show and much For the traditional Liberty Lake Loop pecting some 5,000 people over the three for the talent show need to email audition more. run, organizers will seek to invite more days. His goal is to make it the Hoopfest of videos to Griffin by June 30 at mgriffin@lib- Meanwhile, Friends of Pavillion Park’s cross country team members from nearby Liberty Lake.” ertylakewa.gov. Griffin said the festival as of lineup this year has some 19 events. They high schools to broaden community in- On July 24, a “Friday Night Bash” for the May 18 had room to add vendors, so those interested should contact the city. include the Aug. 22 return of Montana volvement, Frank said. FOPP also hopes to festival is headlined by the Ryan Larsen Shakespeare in the Parks for “Cyrano de add a skate park competition soon, if the Band. Music, dancing and a car show will Additionally, Griffin said this year’s festi- Bergerac,” and a Sept. 5 Spokane Symphony group finds someone with expertise to run run from 5 to 9 p.m. and the Red White val will introduce a new, fast-growing sport performance in the annual Lud Kramer such an event. and Brews 5K run, organized by the Liberty to the community: footgolf. Players get a Memorial Concert. Outdoor movies range Most concerts and movies are at Pavillion Lake Running Club, will start at 6 p.m. An soccer ball into designated holes on a por- from “Big Hero 6” to “Return of the Jedi.” Park, but a few events spread into neighbor- inflatable amusement area for kids will also tion of a golf course. City staff will install a “We signed a new contract and extended hood Rocky Hill and Half Moon parks. The be a part of the events all weekend. Other footgolf course with special holes at Trail- for another three years with Spokane Sym- schedule also has “Rock the Block” neigh- Friday events include professional soccer head Golf Course for play from 1:30 to 3:30 phony, so we’re excited about that,” said borhood concerts of typically smaller local player demonstrations, “Taste of Liberty p.m. July 25. FOPP president Joe Frank. “For Montana bands. For more, see the list at www.pavil- Lake” and vendors in the park. The footgolf preview event will cost $5 to lionpark.org and check out the schedule in- Shakespeare, they’re doing one show in Lib- Barefoot in the Park on Saturday offers a play 9 holes. To rent a ball, it costs $3, so serted in this issue of The Splash. erty Lake and another for the city of Spo- petting zoo, Barefoot 3v3 Soccer Tourna- people are encouraged to bring their own kane in Riverfront Park.” More Barefoot in the Park ment play, games and contests, a golf cart No. 5 soccer ball to play. The city plans to give residents a preview After the performance in Liberty Lake, Barefoot 3v3 Soccer Tournament & Fes- show and shine, historical display, vendors, the troupe performs “The Taming of the inflatable amusement area and the “Liberty of the sport, which doesn’t interfere with tival organizer William Miller has success- traditional golf, and continue to offer it for Shrew” Aug. 23 in Spokane. fully grown this event entering its third Lake’s Got Talent” show from 6 to 9 p.m. Friends of Pavillion Park will show “Big special events depending on its success, On Aug. 15, FOPP brings a Pavillion Park year, Griffin said. Miller approached Lib- Griffin said. concert by Dawes, a folk rock band that erty Lake about partnering to expand the Hero 6” at dusk. tours nationally. Another big concert each festival. Sunday will bring continued action with See SUMMER, page 37 The Splash JUNE 2015 • 37 COVER STORY Outdoor cinema July 3 “Rio 2” July 17 “Epic” (at Half Moon Park) July 18 “How to Train Your Dragon 2” July 24 “Cinema Paradiso” (at Rocky Hill Park, ties in with Italian Festival) July 25 “Big Hero 6” Aug. 1 “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” SUMMER SPLASH FILE PHOTOS Aug. 8 “Rise of the Guardians” For more than a de- Aug. 14 “McFarland USA” (at Continued from page 36 cade, two highlights Half Moon Park, Shoes of the Liberty Lake and Cinema event in “Kids just love it,” she added. “It opens summer have been the door for people who wouldn’t normally the Friends of Pavil- conjunction with Liberty go out on a golf course.” lion Park Summer Lake Running Club) Meanwhile, the soccer 3v3 tournament at Festival (above) and Aug. 28 “Big Fish” (Pages Pavillion Park involves players by age cat- the Liberty Lake to Pictures event in Farmers Market egory who play barefoot and kick a special conjunction with Liberty soccer ball made out of the same material as (Italian Festival pictured at right). Lake Library) Crocs shoes. Aug. 29 “Charlotte’s Web” “This is our third year, and we’ve pretty much doubled every year,” Miller said. “We (Pages to Pictures event expect to have about 200 teams this year. We in conjunction with Liberty had teams from the Tri-Cities, Wenatchee, Lake Library) Montana and all around the Spokane area.” Sept. 4 “Return of the Jedi” with a noon parade works Fund receives Five people can form a team, with three — Movies begin at dusk and are on the field as players rotate. Age groups at Alpine Shores. The donations at PO Box shown at Pavillion Park, unless start at 6 to 15, and then are divided by high day’s festivities in- For more 430, Liberty Lake WA clude outdoor games, 99019. otherwise noted. school and adult groups. Men and women FOPP Summer Festival teams can enter in categories of either rec- concert in the park www.pavillionpark.org This year, the city reational or open, which draws more com- and fireworks. is adding its own crafts, food and live entertainment at 1421 petitive players. Participants in the Barefoot in the Park Fourth of July fire- N. Meadowwood Lane. Last season, the In a separate area, kids can play soccer for patriotic parade typi- www.libertylakewa.gov/387/ works show sched- market expanded into the field east, behind fun while wrapped in giant inflated body- cally line up by 10:30 Barefoot-in-the-Park uled near where new the CorkHouse Restaurant. Now that the wrapping bubbles, called “bubble soccer.” a.m. in the Alpine Farmers Market ballfields were built at Shores neighbor- field has been renovated into Town Square Tournament registration is similar to the www.libertylakefarmers- 23900 E. Boone. Or- hood. Each year, kids egon Western Display Park, the market will continue to use the Hoopfest format. People can go online to market.com and families decorate Fireworks is the com- new space and still use a portion of its origi- the event’s Facebook page, www.facebook. nal location. com/Barefoot3v3, for information about their bikes, scooters, Liberty Lake Loop pany contracted to do registration that’s open typically up until or wagons in patriotic www.pavillionpark.org/ the show, expected to Stay fit two weeks before the event. themes to complete liberty-lake-loop.html start at about 10 p.m. the route. The four-mile Liberty Lake Loop starts Miller also plans a bigger push this year Barefoot Soccer 3v3 Farmers Market at 8 a.m. July 11. Participants for this tra- Dave Graham, promoting Liberty Lake businesses and en- www.facebook.com/Bare- ditional summer event should pre-register Fourth of July pa- The Liberty Lake couraging participants to visits shops and foot3v3 Farmers Market offers before June 29. A registration form is avail- restaurants. On July 24 from noon to 5 p.m., rade organizer, said its 14th season with a able in this issue of The Splash as well as at businesses can be a part of a Liberty Lake this year organiz- revised layout to in- the Friends of Pavillion Park website. Business Showcase. For that, participating ers plan to add event corporate the city of companies can set up specials at their lo- public parking for trailers and groups, on The Liberty Lake Running Club also has Liberty Lake’s new Town Square Park. Or- cations for tournament visitors, who get a the Knudsen property that is normally pri- an open invitation for people to join them ganizers say about 25 vendors start in May stamp on a card to enter a prize drawing, vate. Other parking usually is available on at no charge any Thursday this summer, and grow to as many as 50 each Saturday Miller said. Examples might include a bank neighborhood streets and at Liberty Lake starting at 6 p.m. near Twisp Cafe, 23505 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 10. offering a barbecue, or a car dealership do- Church, 704 S. Garry Road. E. Appleway, for a weekly three-mile run or ing free tire checks, he said. Last year, the Central Valley High School Nine new vendors are joining long-estab- walk. Free shuttles will run between the Liberty band marched in the parade. If enough lished favorites. The additions include Au- Meanwhile, the Liberty Lake Communi- Lake Elementary area to Pavillion Park dur- players sign up this year, the group plans tumn Creek Ranch, Fairfield Green House, ty Tennis Association offers free open clin- ing the weekend. A loop on Saturday after- to return, Graham said. The neighborhood Fannie’s Ice Pops, Green Girls Goods, KC’s ics this summer. Sessions with drills and noon will also take riders to Trailhead. group also works to provide kids games, Stir Fry Noodle, Peaceful Pastures, Step On instruction run until Aug. 15 at different awards and other activities during the day. This Stepping Stones, Tommy G’s Espresso times for various groups. For more infor- Fourth parade and after-party Around 10 p.m., a community-funded and Winterwoods Tea Company. mation, contact Kathy Whybrew (running Fourth of July traditionally brings the fireworks show launches from a floating Throughout, customers can find locally- club) at 954-9806 or Larry West (tennis as- community together to celebrate, starting dock on the lake. The Liberty Lake Fire- sourced fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, sociation) at 255-9293. 38 • JUNE 2015 LOCAL LENS The Splash Taking care of the trails Shutterbug Snapshots

SUBMITTED PHOTO Under the guidance of Washington Trails Association (WTA), a group of Itron employees (in bold) recently volunteered to spend a day construct- ing a new trail in the Liberty Lake Regional Park. Pictured are Jess Troyer, Eric Brady, Tracy Cavanagh, Ken Zanol, Susie Frei, Mark Henry, Jeff Bailey, Andy Anderson, Ken Vanden Heuvel and Jason Estes. Not pictured is Grant Shipley. (Liberty Lake residents highlighted in bold.) National Day of Prayer

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Susie Middaugh shared another photo of an eagle over Liberty Lake. She is a Liberty Lake resident and member of the Spokane Valley Camera Club that meets September through April at the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Members of several area churches gathered around the Pavillion Park flag pole on May 7 as part of the National Day of Prayer. The group prayed for the welfare of our nation, wisdom for the leaders of our government and educational systems, the health of families, and for the safety of our police, fire, first responders and military. The Saltese Flats area continues to provide am- ple photo opportunities for Michael Hassett. He shared another photo of the young owls as they Scouts solicit funds for school ready to fly from their nest, as well as photos of a baby killdeer, an American kestrel and a pair of red-necked grebes.

Boy Scout Troop 413 helped with the Penny Drive for the Guild School in May. In addition, the group also picked up flower baskets for Moth- er’s Day delivery in Otis Orchards. SUBMITTED PHOTO The Splash JUNE 2015 • 39 LOCAL LENS Engaging the senses Honoring the fallen

SUBMITTED PHOTOS The Liberty Lake Lions Club broke ground May 13 for a sensory garden at the Nature’s Place at Meadowwood Arboretum by City Hall. The club said they hope the garden will become a special place where one’s senses will be activated by specific plantings for sight, touch, smell and hearing. Mountain Men visit CCA Padden visits LLES

SUBMITTED PHOTO Richard Shutts displayed a Memorial Day banner near the 8th green of MeadowWood Golf Course in honor of those who have fallen including six Marines in Nepal and several Marines in Hawaii during training. VCS robotics team takes first

SUBMITTED PHOTO SPLASH PHOTO BY TAMMY KIMBERLEY Bob Kelley with Coeur d’Alene Muzzleloaders Asso- Senator Mike Padden visited Liberty Lake Elemen- ciation shows 8th grade students R.J. Abbey, Austin tary School in May where he met with ASB officers, Huang, Matthew Darrow, Sterling Croswhite and Jon led the student body in the morning pledge and Bosse how to put gun powder in the chamber and dis- talked with fifth grade students about what they charge the powder. The group recently visited Classical were learning in their government unit. Christian Academy to demonstrate everyday essentials for mountain men and women. (Liberty Lake resident highlighted in bold.) LLCA puts on community carnival Having fun with the run SUBMITTED PHOTO The Valley Christian School robotics team was named the grand cham- pion of the MINDS-i robotics competition sponsored by Altek on May 9 at West Valley High School. Pictured are John Snook, Trevor Smith, Jonathan Moore, Zane Hill, Josh Mei, Josh Helt and Tim Potapenko. BubbleBall invasion

BubbleBall has been a part of soc- cer activities and parties recently at the HUB Sports Center. It also will be featured at the Barefoot in SUBMITTED PHOTO the Park event in SUBMITTED PHOTO The Liberty Lake Children’s Academy staff along with Liberty Lake in late Parker and Gretal Harris got into the spirit of Cinco De the band Spare Parks helped lead festivities at the July. Mayo with help from the Liberty Lake Running Club. school’s May carnival. SUBMITTED PHOTO 40 • JUNE 2015 The Splash COMMUNITY ‘Deadpan’ promises surprises, satirical fun By Lauren Campbell SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR IF YOU GO ... Picture a 1930s, black and white, film noir “Deadpan” mystery. Now picture that, but even more over the top. That's what “Deadpan,” with 7 p.m. performances performances at the Liberty Lake Commu- May 28-30, June 4-5 nity Theatre through June 6, is like. 2 p.m. performances Cast member Mary Jo Rudolf describes May 30 and June 6 the show as similar to a work by Dashiell Hammett, he of “The Maltese Falcon” fame, Liberty Lake Community Theatre, adapted into a 1941 film starring Humphrey 22910 E. Appleway Ave. Bogart. However, while his novels were very Tickets: $15 at the door serious, this is a satire of the genre. or by phone at 342-2055 “[The characters] take themselves quite Cast: Mary Jo Rudolf (as Emma Bennett); seriously,” she explained. “But the audience won't.” Kevin Kuecken (Clifford Magnus); Greg Bretti (Porter); James Adams (Stanley Like many detective stories of that era, Cordell); Jana Ward (Betty Halliford); Nick this show takes place in a nightclub and Kittilstved (Helmut Holzkopf); Tracy Ken- includes murder, intrigue and love trian- gles. It's a musical, but only because some drick (Clara “Blondie” Townsend); Tyler of the characters are musicians — director Degenstein (Maitre d’); Grace Nall (Scar- Nick Kittilstved, who also plays Dr. Helmut let Cagliari); Susan Vickrey-Morrow (Mae- stro); Mikayla Ludiker (Stage Manager) Holzkopf, describes it as “more of a play SUBMITTED PHOTO with music.” The music, four songs spread throughout the play, is mostly lounge style The cast of “Deadpan” includes, back row from left, James Adams, Mary Jo Rudolf, Mikayla jazz music, although there is also a tango Ludiker, Jana Ward, Nick Kittilstved and Tyler Degenstein; front row, Tracy Kendrick and Kevin about medical issues, war issues, really seri- number. Kuecken. ous stuff — they help me remember there's This is Kittilstved's fifth show with the so much joy in the funny, silly stuff.” Liberty Lake Theatre but his first time di- recting. He describes the show, which was the characters in the show — as caricatures The mystery of the show should keep au- adapted from a dinner theater script, as a of people that the noir writers took serious- diences guessing throughout the twists and slight departure from the Theatre's typical ly. As many of those characters were already turns of both the love story and the murder fare. somewhat over the top, these are even more case. The final review ought to come as a “Most of our shows are directed at little ridiculous. surprise to all. kids,” he said. “This is a little bit darker, in She has particularly enjoyed working on Community theatre is produced simply a fun way. … It's a show for adults that kids this show because of the wide range of ac- for the love of the art, and everyone involved c an s e e .” tors' ages — participants range from high is a volunteer. By attending a show, you can There isn't any foul language or innu- schoolers to retirees. The cast of 10 includes support theatre in your community. endo in the show, but there are a few adult both a first-time actor and a Liberty Lake “It's so hard and expensive to do theater Serving Liberty Lake since 1985 themes, including murder and infidelity. Theatre board member, as well as a num- in Spokane, and there's rarely much of a Residential and Office Cleaning Both actors described it as appropriate for ber of actors who have participated in past budget. Everyone really has to pull their Licensed and Insured most families. shows at the Theatre, all of whom have en- weight as a volunteer,” said Rudolf. “It's Rudolf, who Kittilstved characterized joyed the opportunity to get to know each hard, but we have a lot of fun.” Hourly Rates other. as “the community theatre Meryl Streep,” “Deadpan” runs for two weekends, May plays Detective Emma Bennett. She plays “It's been a really neat experience to work 28-30 and June 4-6. Tickets for the approxi- the character as an overwrought version of with everyone,” Rudolf said. “The younger mately 90 minute show are $15. They are Hammett's famous detective, Sam Spade. people have a different way of looking at available at the door or in advance by call- Rudolf describes Bennett — and the rest of the world. As older people we tend to think ing 342-2055.

Written By Kevin Kelleher Written and Directed By Ken Boles By Kathryn Miller | Directed By Janis Waley Directed By Nick Kittilstved MAY 31 at 6:30pm JUNE 7 at 2pm JUNE 20 at 8pm JUNE 1 at 6:30pm JUNE 8 at 6:30pm MAY 28 - JUNE 6 All ages | No Experience Needed All ages | No Experience Needed $15 Tickets available at door or online Performing July 24 - August 2 Performing June 26 & 27 $7 tickets available at door The Splash BUSINESS JUNE 2015 • 41 Love for travel turns into business for couple By Staci Lehman The passengers pedal like on a bike and the SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR capsules are propelled along the rail, giving What if someone else could book your passengers incredible views as they hang next vacation? For free. above the water. That’s the business pitch Todd and Penny Rowell said among the current travel Rowell are banking on — free travel agency trends are European river cruises and al- services — with the new business they re- truistic vacations. The river cruise boats are cently opened in their Liberty Lake home. smaller with a more intimate environment and stay in port cities longer than tradition- Despite the ship-centric name, Cruise al cruises, allowing passengers to soak up Planners American Express offers services more of the local flavor at each port. on all kinds of travel, including beach vaca- tions, destination weddings, European river As for the do-good traveling, “You can cruises and fun excursions. work in a soup kitchen in Belize, for in- stance, or read to the elderly,” Rowell said. Penny Rowell said many people think “My best friend travels a ton, and she took that travel agents are no longer important her family on a tour through a tent city in in the age of the internet, but she said the Mexico. They saw children making bricks. reduced amount of stress and work is a big Her kids never forgot that.” reason clients seek out her business. In addition to their home business, Todd “Why should you spend the time re- Rowell works as a teacher at Central Valley searching destinations, looking into airfare High School and a football and basketball and trying to figure out what excursions are coach at Greenacres Middle School. Now available where you’re going when I can do SPLASH PHOTO BY STACI LEHMAN that they’re in the business, though, they it for you?” she said. Penny Rowell and her husband, Todd, recently launched a Cruise Planners American Express have some big future travel plans. As to how the services can be free, Rowell business out of their Liberty Lake home. “I want to go to Tahiti and stay in one of said clients don’t pay Cruise Planners; the the huts over the water,” Penny Rowell said companies and vendors that Rowell books happen,” Rowell said. “I spent a lot of hours bean. But the sky is, literally, the limit, she of her bucket list travel destinations. “And her clients with do. A “personal shopper for researching destinations and finding travel says. For instance, the latest trend with after that, my next choice is Italy.” travel” is how she describes it. deals for my family so know where to look cruise lines is activities for cruisers of all For more information about the Liberty Rowell added that budget-conscious and thought it would be fun to do it for oth- ages, such as the “Sky Ride” on the new- Lake installment of Cruise Planners Ameri- travel is right up her alley. ers, too.” est Carnival cruise ship, the Vista. The Sky can Express, visit www.facebook.com/Get- “We’ve always enjoyed travelling, but with The most popular vacation requests from Ride is a track suspended around the top SandyToes, call 844-400-SAND (7263) or four kids, we had to get creative to make it Rowell’s clients are Alaska and the Carib- deck that passengers hang from in capsules. email [email protected]. In Biz Hamilton opens boutique ing project at 940 N. Ruby Street. De- Eastern Washington University with a mas- and educational programs for all ages. medical spa in LL Portal signed by California-based architect Jay ter’s degree in business administration and For more, visit sparkwestcentral.org. S. Crawford, AIA, the project will house a bachelor’s degree in finance and econom- Sarah Hamilton, a registered nurse, re- over 200 students attending Gonzaga Uni- ics. He currently is enrolled in the Western Itron launches new platform cently opened Sarah Hamilton Face in suite versity and other universities in the area. Cuna Management School and will gradu- Liberty Lake-based Itron, Inc., recently 207 of the Liberty Lake Portal building, ate this July. 23403 E. Mission. The boutique medical Located along the west edge of the launched its Itron Riva Developers Com- spa specializes in cos- Gonzaga University campus, the six-story Greenstone Foundation provides munity that invites developers to create metic injectables such building will provide 79,455 square feet funds for Spark Literacy Center applications for its Itron Riva platform. of livable space with 61 apartment suites Itron Riva is the first-of-its-kind distrib- as Botox, Juvederm, Spark Literacy Center, a new nonprofit comprised of 3- and 4-bedroom layouts uted intelligence platform that supports Restylane, as well as education center, will open its doors to the sensing technologies and dynamic appli- medical-grade skin for a total of 213 rooms. public in June. Located at 1214 W. Sum- cations at the device level. care products. The of- Construction will be completed in July mit Parkway in the Kendall Yards develop- fice is open Monday of 2016, and the building will be ready for ment, the center aims to provide innova- Through the Itron Riva Developers through Friday and occupancy that fall. tive services and programs for the West Community site at www.itronriva.com, by appointment only Central community and the greater Spo- developers are able to access tools and STCU promotes Lentz HAMILTON on Saturday. kane area. support for app development, including With over 10 years STCU recently announced the promotion According to a press release, start- purchasing Itron Riva Development Kits, of experience in the of Rich Lentz to serve as the credit union’s up funds for this project were provided participating in an online forum and ac- medical spa industry, Hamilton was pre- Director of Consumer by Greenstone Corporation through its cessing Itron support. viously with Shape Med Spa and Sacred Lending. Lentz joined charitable Greenstone Foundation. Con- “For the first time, engineers, develop- Heart Medical Center. For more informa- the credit union in struction on the 2,300 square foot space ers and manufacturers will be able to de- tion, call 999-8849 or visit www.sarah- 2005. Since that time, between Mom’s Tattoo and Monkey Boy velop, deploy and manage sensing tech- hamiltonface.com. he has served as con- Bicycles began in April 2014. nologies and dynamic applications at the sumer loan manager, Baker Construction to build The interior space will provide gather- device level,” said Simon Pontin, Itron’s lending center man- ing spaces for community clubs, media chief technology officer. “By launching the student housing project ager and consumer and screens for movies and performance Itron Riva Developers Community, we are Baker Construction, owned by Liberty loan manager. arts, youth area, a workshop with tools and fundamentally changing edge computing Lake resident Barry Baker, is the general A Spokane native, more. Services include a lending library, for millions of meters and smart devices contractor for a large-scale student hous- LENTZ Lentz graduated from computing devices, tutoring, workshops worldwide.” 42 • JUNE 2015 SPORTS The Splash qualified for district tournaments. Best in the West champs Herewith a look at some of the accom- CV teams plishments: Anything you can do … The NBC Stars 5th Grade boys team enjoy On the heels of CV girls’ second straight went 5-0 to win the state championship last fall, the unbeaten Best in the West Bear boys (18-0) used their heads this tournament in dominant spring to advance to the state finals May Yakima on May 1-3. 29-30, coach Andres Monrroy’s second Pictured are (back trip to Washington state soccer’s 4A final row) Trey Arland, spring four this school year. Dayton Wells, They advanced against quarterfinal op- Tayshawn Colvin, ponent Pasco 1-0 on May 22 with a goal- Braden Schmidt, Bears grab GSL Ryan Griego; (front den goal in extra time by Brian Choate. row) Dylan Darling, championships in In the round of 16, CV fell behind Da- Colton Marsh and vis 1-0 on a freak goal that hit the cross coach Chris Colvin. four of nine sports bar and dropped straight down before SUBMITTED PHOTO the match had barely begun, but first half headers by Choate and Nathan Grinalds, who assisted each other, rallied the team to Bears club team takes second a 2-1 lead 10 minutes before intermission. Add an insurance score by Grinalds, and The 7th Grade CV Bears club By Mike Vlahovich the season carried on. SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR team placed second in the JD Hauenstein was CV’s scoring leader Yakima Best in the West The spring couldn’t have gone much bet- with 16 goals. The Bears lost in the first Basketball tournament the first ter for Central Valley High. The Bears won round last year. They finished fourth at weekend in May. Pictured are four championships out of nine sports, state in 2012. Devin Tanak, Rylan Redden, had fast-finishing playoff qualifiers in two Brandon Snider, Reagan Crosby, others and sent numerous individuals to Track dominates Ryan Harper, Michael Emerson, Alexander Knudsen and Noah the postseason. Both the boys and girls track teams dom- inated dual competition in winning their Sanders. (Liberty Lake residents Both boys and girls track teams won highlighted in bold.) respective GSL and regional titles. Greater Spokane League titles as did soc- SUBMITTED PHOTO cer and girls tennis. Baseball and softball See NOTEBOOK, page 46 Presidents Cup winners Scoreboard Liberty Lake resident COMMUNITY GOLF 4/28 Liberty Lake Women’s 18-Hole Game: Pin High Brennan Hossack and 4/16 Liberty Lake 9-Hole Golf Club A & B Flight: Joyce Skidmore, 9 points; Lisa Carrington his Spokane Shadow 1st Flight: Low Gross, Kathy Camyn, 48; Low Net, Robin and Rose Smith, 7 points (tie) teammates won the McKee, 39 C Flight: Jean Hatcher, 8 points Presidents Cup cham- 2nd Flight: Low Gross, Arla Beck, 59; Low Net, MaryLou 4/29 Trailhead Ladies 9-Hole Golf Club pionship. Pictured Nowels, 40 Flight A: Gross, Jeanne Hamacher, 48; Net, Alison Block, are (back row) Trent Chip ins: Deanna Hauser, #2; Lorraine Martin #9 Iness Walth, 35 (tie) Ripley, Joseph Ryan, 3rd Flight: Low Gross, Emma Long, 71; Low Net, Pat Reiter, 40 Flight B: Gross, Deanna Hauser, 47; Net, Diane Rudnick, Brennan Hossack, No Handicap: Sharon Woolf, Gross 58 35 Joshua Demant, Cole 4/21: Liberty Lake Women’s 18-Hole Flight C: Gross, Bunny Devenere, 58; Net, Sherry Lopez, 36 McKenzie, Aidan Von Game: Blind Draw, nine holes, half handicap 4/30 Liberty Lake 9-Hole Golf Club A Flight: Joyce Skidmore, 34; Patsy Lynn, 36 Buchwaldt, Gage First Flight: Gross, Robin McKee, 49; Net, Bette Devine, Smith, coach Niko Var- B Flight: Billie Etter and Ann Eure, 36 (tie) 39 C Flight: Lisa Carrington, 29; Margie Tibbits, 36 Second Flight: Gross, Deanna Hauser, 55; Net, Judy Booth, lamos; (front row) Tim- 4/22 Trailhead Ladies 9-Hole Golf Club 39 othy Jones, JD Layman, Flight A: Gross, Sammie Fletcher, 49; Net, Jeanne Third Flight: Gross, Wilma Capaul, 67; Net, Emma Long, Khyle Flynn, Dane Hamacher, 31 36 Cobb, Jared Schnug Flight B: Gross, Deanna Hauser, 49; Net, Nancy No Handicap: Gross, Sharon Woolf, 53 and Tyler Gates. Wendelburg, 31, Diane Rudnick, 31 (tie) 5/4 SV Women’s Evening Golf League SUBMITTED PHOTO Flight C: Gross, Sherry Lopez, 55, and Susie Hanson, 55 Flight A: Gross, Marie Neumayer, 42; Net, Diane Perry, 38 (tie); Net, Judy Clark, 33 Flight B: Gross, Barb Byington, 49; Net, Evanlene 4/23 Liberty Lake 9-Hole Golf Club Meltingtallow, 39 Wrestling to a win 1st Flight: Low Gross, Robin McKee, 45; Low Net, Kathy Flight C: Gross, Sandy Nowaski and Kathleen Burns, 61 Camyn, 33 Flight D: Gross, Jean Hauer, 59; Net, Elaine Edwards and 2nd Flight: Low Gross, Sadie Rueckert, 61; Low Net, Terri McDaniel, 37 Liberty Lake resident Luke Grisafi, a 70 lb. MaryLou Nowels, 39 Chip in: Laurie Stewart, #11 wrestler for Team Real Life in Post Falls, won 3rd Flight: Low Gross, Emma Long, 67; Low Net, Rebecca 5/6 Trailhead Ladies Golf Club the Jason Crawford Memorial Tournament Curry, 46 Flight A: Gross, Sammie Fletcher, 51; Net, Kathie Krestyn, 34 in Spokane on April 4. No Handicap: Sharon Woolf, Gross 55 Flight B: Gross, Iness Walth, 50; Net, Joyce Jacobs, 29 4/27 SV Women's Evening Golf League Flight C: Gross, Eleanor Badinger and Sherry Lopez, 63 Flight A: Gross, Marie Neumayer, 47; Net, Diane Perry, 41 (tie); Net, Bunny Devenere, 39 Flight B: Gross, Evanlene Meltingtallow, 58; Net, Bobbie 5/14 Liberty Lake 9-Hole Golf Club Local Lens Share your snapshots Hunsinger, 43 First Flight: Gross, Robin McKee, 51; Net, Bette Devine, 41 for The Splash’s photo page. Email Flight C: Gross, Barb Bylington, 52; Net, Sandy Nowaski Second Flight: Gross, Deanna Hauser, 61; Net, Vicki James, 41 and Kathleen Burns, 37 Third Flight: Gross, Emma Long and Margaret Chesley, 66 [email protected] Flight D: Gross, Elaine Edwards, 65; Net, Jean Hauer, 36 (tie); Net, Wilma Capaul, 48 with game shots and team photos. Birdies: Sandy Saty, #6 No Handicap: Gross, Sharon Woolf, 57 SUBMITTED PHOTO The Splash JUNE 2015 • 43 SPORTS Take the Liberty Lake summer sports challenge I would encourage you to take the chal- smacked right into the chain link fence with ing). Of course, it is not summer without lenge with me. There are very few rules in- a sickening sound that I still remember. It getting a bit wet. Like many of you, I have to volved, the cost is fairly minimal, and unlike was a sound of sadness. This summer, I am find a friend willing to take me out on the all the 14-day/21-day/three-month chal- going to erase that feeling by heading up to lake, but I find if I stand on the beach with a lenges that are detailed in every infomercial the beautiful new baseball fields behind the life jacket and a very sad look, someone will on television, I do not promise to remake elementary school and taking some swings pick me up and take me out on the lake. I your body, appetite or personal life. I simply until one sails over the fence. And, yes, I am have yet to wipeout while on a wakeboard. want you to have a sports-filled summer. going to hit on the bigger field. Challenge accepted. By Chad Kimberley ❑ SPLASH COLUMN To the checklist. Hike to the waterfall ❑ Barefoot (and Bubble Ball) Soccer ❑ Golf all three courses This may not seem as sporty to some of I am excited for this one. On July 25-26, Summer is traditionally a down time in you, but it meets the summer mandates of there will be barefoot soccer at Pavillion the sports world. The NBA and NHL sea- I used to be a fairly consistent golfer. I went out three to four times a month. Man- being outdoors and is an awesome thing to Park. The soccer is 3 v 3, so I am going to sons wrap up right as summer gets under aged to get my scores into the 90s. Had an do as a family. Head out to the Liberty Lake have to grab my soccer-loving brother-in- way. The NFL doesn’t have meaningful eagle once. Just missed a hole in one. And County Park and tackle the near 8-mile, law (who actually pays money for the MLS games until the calendar flips over to Sep- believed it was a great day when you came round-trip hike. It is a beautiful area, and Live season pass) along with one other glut- tember. College athletes are on summer home with more golf balls then you had you can stop at the Ewok Village (as my son ton-for-punishment friend and play a little break. The MLB season hasn’t mattered to when you left. Now, I golf maybe one time a and I call it) for a bit of a lunch before you barefoot soccer. Despite coaching soccer me much since the Cubs were usually elimi- year, but this summer will be different. I will hit the switchbacks. Of course, if you really for two seasons, I am fairly confident that I nated by June 15. And yes, I know the MLS make it onto all three courses over the next need it to become a competitive event, feel have little skill in this area, so it should be as season is going on but unless it is a World three months and will combine to shoot less free to make the hike a few times and work entertaining as when I jump in a bubble and Cup summer I am not too interested. than Jamie Moyer’s career wins. on completing the task in less than 90 min- smash into people later in the day. utes. So summer is left for weddings, vaca- ❑ ❑ tions, book reading and camping trips. Now Run the Liberty Lake Loop ❑ Fallen Heroes Circuit I can proudly say I have ran/walked/ Play five games of park PIG Liberty Lake does the Fourth of July ex- don’t get me wrong, I have had some great For the basketball fans out there, you summers without sports: pushed a stroller/pulled a wagon in each ceptionally well. It is one of my favorite Liberty Lake Loop since we moved to the need to grab a partner or two and head to parts of the summer. This summer, I want • The summer I got married. Best choice area several years ago. The Loop, which is each of the community basketball hoops to make it more meaningful by jogging and I have made. a 4-mile race that takes you from Pavillion to play a game of PIG, 21 or any other bas- working out on the Fallen Heroes Circuit • The summer I stood in line for hours Park, down near the lake, out toward the ketball-related game you love. For a greater Course to remember those who have given with my daughter at Disney to meet woods and back past the golf courses, is a challenge, you can do it on the same day. their life for my freedoms. I am planning on Belle. Worth it. fun and challenging course that should be- Start at Rocky Hill Park and then work your starting at Rocky Hill, jogging over to Pa- way through Pump House Park, Liberty come a staple of your summer. villion, down to Liberty Lake Town Center, • The summer I moved out to Liberty Lake Elementary, Pavillion Park and Little and finishing on Trailhead to honor those Lake. Swam across a lake. ❑ Hit a home run Bear Park while shooting some hoops and who have served. But for the most part, summer is a bit I remember the first time I thought I hit enjoying some sun. Enjoy the summer, and I hope to see you of a let-down for a sports fan like me. So, a home run. I was 13 and crushed a ball ❑ this summer I am going to create my own towards left field. I had never hit an over- Wipeout on the water on the course, diamond, trails, water and summer sports challenge so that I ensure I the-fence home run in my Little League I am exceptionally good at this challenge. pitch! don’t accidentally become overly cultural by career, and I was pretty sure I finally did. I have managed to colossally fall off of skis, reading books and watching art house films I watched it sail toward the left-center tubes and even a paddleboard (the paddle- Splash columnist Chad Kimberley and his all summer. gap and instead of soaring over the wall it board wipeout was particularly embarrass- family live in Liberty Lake. CV tennis reaching esteemed heights like Liberty Lake neighbor and four-time Undefeated girls led by state qualifier Leslie Ho, who have raised the profile of the sport at CV. The Bears had Liberty Lake’s Harames their third Greater Spokane League champi- onship and second straight unbeaten season and coach Chalich this spring. At the time of this writing, Ha- By Mike Vlahovich rames had lost but once all year. SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR The junior made a huge jump this sea- son in becoming CV’s first Inland Empire Stan Chalich has coached basketball, singles champion, a tournament that draws wrestling and several other boys sports in players from around eastern Washington. between during his 45 years teaching at Central Valley High School. “When I made it to the semifinals, I knew it was going to be difficult,” she said. But who would have guessed this fiercely competitive former multi-sport athlete — She lost the first set and pulled out 6-4 with a gruff, yet gregarious exterior seem- wins in the next two in order to reach the fi- ingly more suited for coaching the boys — nal, where she needed three sets for the title. would ultimately have his greatest coaching She then breezed through District 8 com- successes in girls tennis? petition, winning 6-0, 6-0 in the finals be- Having players like Kyra Harames doesn’t fore winning the regional tournament to ad- SPLASH PHOTO BY MIKE VLAHOVICH hurt. vance to state competition for the first time. CV girls tennis coach Stan Chalich poses with regional qualifiers from his GSL champion team, Harames is the latest in a line of players, See TENNIS, page 45 from left, doubles duo Miranda Jackson and Kasey Ames plus singles champ Kyra Harames. 44 • JUNE 2015 OPINION The Splash the manner in which I run my company, Integrity is similarly vital in business. company’s values and ethical standards. Dishman Dodge Ram Chrysler Jeep. There is a dynamic relationship between Severe problems result in the personal, The integrity and ethics where each strength- professional and political arena when From the personal perspective, a high level of integrity is one of the most im- ens, or reinforces, the other. An organiza- anyone, at any level, acts without integ- portant characteristics a person can pos- tion’s success depends on the integrity of rity. When an organization’s reputation necessity sess and is important in every aspect of its employees. A person who has worked is damaged, there ensues a tragic loss of an individual’s life. Integrity comes into diligently to develop a high standard of both customers and good employees. integrity will likely transfer these prin- play in everything we think and do; it’s The core principles of integrity are ciples to their professional life. Possess- of integrity everything we are in every facet of our virtues such as compassion, dependabil- ing a high degree of integrity, a person’s lives — personal, academic and profes- ity, generosity, honesty, kindness, loyalty, word and deeds will be in alignment with sional. It takes having the courage to do maturity, objectivity, respect, trust and the ethical standards of the organization. the right thing, no matter what the con- wisdom. In addition are citizenship, car- Personal integrity is the foundation for By Marlene sequences will be. ing, fairness, courage and gratitude — “Marti” Hollenback ethics — good business ethics encourage the PACE Character Traits not already People who demonstrate integrity draw SPLASH GUEST COLUMN integrity. referred to in this article. Virtues are the others to them because they are trustwor- Building a reputation of integrity takes valuable personal and professional assets thy and dependable. Their values, beliefs years, but it takes only a second to lose, employees develop and bring to work and character speak loudly through their so a business must never allow anything each day. The sum of all virtues equals The Internet definition of integrity is, behavior. Having integrity means being to happen that would damage its integ- integrity. “The quality of being honest and having truthful and honest. It means being reli- rity. Employers value employees, who able. It means trying to build rather than strong moral principles; moral upright- maintain a sense of honesty and integ- Marti Hollenback is dealer principal/ trying to break, help rather than hurt, ness.” Another source identifies integrity rity above all else. Good relationships are president of Dishman Dodge Ram Chrys- connect rather than crumble. Possessing as, “The characteristic of behaving and built on trust. Successful businesses work ler Jeep in Spokane Valley. She started in integrity means being authentic — your- thinking congruently with one’s personal to gain the trust of customers, and it is the automotive business managing the self — whether people are watching or values and beliefs. Put another way, in- the responsibility of each employee to use family dealership in 1995 after a 25-year not. tegrity is doing what you believe to be their own individual sense of moral and career as a registered nurse. Hollenback right, irrespective of the costs, downside, This does not mean a person with in- ethical behavior when working with and serves on the PACE board, is a Valley Hos- hardships involved.” tegrity is perfect; it means a person hav- serving others within the scope of their pital trustee, is the Washington State Di- For purposes of this article, I will in- ing integrity will step up. An individual job. rector of the National Automobile Dealers corporate the Partner Advancing Char- with integrity will accept responsibility It is essential that a business have a Association, and serves on the executive acter Education definition of integrity, for their actions, have remorse and have written set of guidelines as an internal committee and board of the Washington which is, “Living a set of values which an understanding of what went wrong system of principles that guides the be- State Automobile Dealers Association. She includes honesty, respect for others and and why it happened so they can put a havior of its workers and management. was recently named the Harry E. Nelson a sense of personal responsibility.” This plan in place to ensure it won’t happen These principles will help them conduct “Citizen of the Year” by the Greater Spo- definition defines me as a person and again. their actions in accordance with the kane Valley Chamber of Commerce. Letter to the Editor Editorial Cartoon Public invited to annual ing time will be at 8:30 a.m., and the second Soap Box Derby starting time will be at 10 a.m. If you have not pre-registered, please feel free to come The Spokane East Rotary Club will again to the race and, if possible, we will try to ac- sponsor our 8th annual Soap Box Derby commodate you and your child. At the con- for special needs kids. The Soap Box Derby clusion of the race at about 12:30 p.m., Bob will be held in Liberty Lake on June 20. We Scott, golf pro of the MeadowWood Golf will have two starting times. The first start- Course will provide, at his expense, an old fashioned barbecue. About the Opinion Page The race is intended to reward special The Splash opinion page is intended to be a needs children with the race of a lifetime. community forum for discussing local issues. They are paired with volunteer drivers and Please interact with us by sending a leer to a soap box derby car for the ride of their life. the editor or Liberty Lake Voices guest column for consideraon. The derby cars will run down Molter Road Leers to the editor of no more than 350 words at Pavillion Park to Valleyway. The children or guest columns of about 700 words should be will then be pulled back to the top of the hill emailed to [email protected] or by an ATV. The children love riding on the mailed to P.O. Box 363, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. ATVs because this is the first time many of A full name and telephone number must be included for purposes of verificaon. A photo them have ever ridden on one. This year we of the author must be taken or provided for all are hoping to have in excess of 30 special Liberty Lake Voices guest columns. needs children and drivers. Each partici- The Splash reserves the right to edit or reject pant is awarded a medallion and T-shirt at any submission. Business complaints or the conclusion of his/her ride. endorsements will not be accepted, and polical endorsement leers will only be The Gonzaga Alumni Association has accepted if they interact with issues of a been a proud sponsor of the Soap Box Der- campaign. by since its inception. To our many spon- Views expressed in signed columns or leers sors, we thank you. Any excess funds are do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper or its staff. Editorials, which appear given to the Guild School, Buddy Ball and under the heading "Splash Editorial," represent the HOPE School. the voice of The Splash and are wrien by Find us on Facebook! Editor/Publisher Josh Johnson. Ronald G. Schoenberger Secretary, Spokane East Rotary Club The Splash JUNE 2015 • 45 SPORTS TENNIS Love The Splash? Volume 17, Issue 6 Continued from page 43 EDITOR/PUBLISHER Josh Johnson Support our partners. [email protected] Playing No. 1 singles her entire time at The Splash is committed to “informing, connecting and inspiring” Liberty Lake GENERAL MANAGER Tammy Kimberley CV, Harames’ game has improved in incre- [email protected] ments. As a freshman, she placed fourth in through excellent community journalism. We can’t do it at all without you, our GRAPHICS EDITOR Sarah Burk the district tournament. Last year, she fin- readers, and we can’t do it for long without support from our advertisers. Please [email protected] ished third in both the IE tournament and thank our business partners and look to them when offering your patronage. CIRCULATION Dean Byrns district. This year, she took it to the top. Mike Wiykovics “I’m just more focused and taking it more Our sincere appreciation to the following businesses for their [email protected] seriously for when I get to college,” she said. foundational partnerships with The Splash and its partner publications: CONTRIBUTORS Harames said she’s been playing tennis Melanie Boerner, Lauren Campbell, since age 7. By age 12, she had a coach and Craig Howard, Chad Kimberley, began traveling the PNW circuit and last Staci Lehman, Treva Lind, Valerie Putnam, summer played in a zone tournament in Sarah Robertson, Ross Schneidmiller, Texas as one of 20 girls chosen for the trip. Mike Vlahovich “When she first came out, she excelled,” On the cover: Chalich said. “This year, she’s in competi- Splash design concept by Sarah Burk tion all over and is ranked (in the Pacific Northwest section).” About The Liberty Lake Splash Some of that is his doing. The former 23403 E. Mission Avenue, Suite 102 head coach of wrestling and boys basketball Liberty Lake, WA 99019 and an assistant in both baseball and foot- Phone: 242-7752; Fax: 927-2190 ball, was a standout in the latter three sports www.libertylakesplash.com at CV and went on to play in college. The Splash is published monthly by or before the first of each month. It is distributed free of charge “I tell you it was a real adjustment to take to every business and home in the greater Liberty the girls,” said the man who has been at the Lake area. Additional copies are located at drop- helm for some 30 years. The first group he off locations in Liberty Lake and Otis Orchards. had balked at his style, Chalich recalled. He “worked them and worked them. There was one boss and that’s the coach.” He learned to tamp down his intensity — “I don’t yell as much” — and the basics that apply to other sports applied as well to ten- Barlows Family Restaurant • City of Liberty Lake • Clark’s Tire and Automotive Submitted materials nis. The program, he said, has grown from Announcements, obituaries, letters to the editor fewer than 20 girls to 60. Healthy Living Liberty Lake • K9 Country Club • Liberty Lake Family Dentistry and story ideas are encouraged. Submit them in writing to [email protected] or bring “With tennis, it’s the same aspect,” he said. Liberty Lake Orthodontics • Liberty Lube • Spokane County Library District them by The Splash office. Submissions should be “Hand-eye coordination, getting the body received by the 15th of the month for best chance in position; once I taught that, everything’s Spokane Spine & Disc • Thrivent Financial of publication in the following month’s Splash. there. They worked harder and harder and Subscriptions harder. Any little bit of success, I tell them Liberty Lake residents receive a complimentary right away.” copy each month. Subscriptions for U.S. postal Harames pointed to Chalich’s rapid-fire, Index of advertisers addresses outside of the 99019 ZIP code cost two-on-one drill that keeps players mov- Following are the local advertisers in this $12 for 12 issues. Send a check and subscription issue of The Splash. address to P.O. Box 363, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. ing and helps develop shot placement — Subscriptions must be received by the 15th of the and the fact that he can coach her during a month in order for the subscription to begin with match if she gets down on herself. 2015 Liberty Lake Events Brochure Insert Healthy Living Liberty Lake 30 Northern Quest Resort & Casino 3 the issue printed the end of that month. Amaculate Housekeeping 40 Inland Empire Utility Coord. Council 9 Northern Quest Resort & Casino 48 “She’s powerful, and now she has out- Banner Furnace & Fuel 4 Intelligent Balance Spinal Care Insert Ott Knott Used Golf Carts 4 Correction policy Barefoot in the Park 22 John L Scott - Pam Fredrick 15 Ott Knott Used Golf Carts 47 standing control of putting the ball where Barlows Restaurant 35 Kathrine Olson DDS 12 The Splash strives for accuracy in all content. Post Falls Family Dental 21 she wants,” he said. Bombshell Boutique 9 KiDDS Dental 25 R’n R RV 31 Errors should be reported immediately to 242- Carver Farms 4 Lakeshore Insurance 31 7752 or by email to editor@libertylakesplash. S&L Handyman 30 This year’s player records are an indica- Casey Family Dental 9 Lakeside Vision PLLC 27 Sayre and Sayre 34 com. Confirmed factual errors will be corrected on tor why CV finished unbeaten in league. Clark’s Tire & Automotive 3 Liberty Lake Church - VBS 27 Simonds Dental Group 48 Coeur d’Alene Deck 16 Liberty Lake Community Theatre 40 this page in the issue following their discovery. Spokane Roofing 35 Heading into regional, Harames was 21-1 Coldwell Banker - Rob Brickett 17 Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales 13 The Floor Works 46 Advertising information and 56-6 over three years. Chalich said she Cornerstone Pentecostal Church 34 Liberty Lake EyeCare Center 5 Thrivent Financial 21 Country Homes Power 7 Liberty Lake Family Dentistry 5 Display ad copy and camera-ready ads are due by ranks with Leslie Ho and Jill Schillinger Twisp Cafe & Coffee House 5 5 p.m. on the 15th of the month for the following CrossFit Liberty Lake 27 Liberty Lake Family Dermatology 15 among the best he’s coached. Cullings Family Dentistry 3 Liberty Lake Farmers Market 19 Uplift Church - VBS 17 month’s issue. Call 242-7752 for more information. Valley Christian School 35 Fellow singles players Abby Pedersen is Evergreen Fountains 29 Liberty Lake Fireworks Fund 5 Advertising integrity Exercise Institute 35 Liberty Lake Golf Course - Junior Golf 19 Valley Hospital 11 9-4, Elena Wolf 14-0 (50-4 over four years), Franko’s Auto Salon 4 Liberty Lake Municipal Library 14 Valley Real Life - VBS 22 Inaccurate or deceptive advertising is never Lela Cooper 12-2. Friends of Pavillion Park Insert Liberty Lake Orthodontics 22 Weishaar, Sue Weishaar D.D.S. 17 knowingly accepted. Complaints about advertisers Friends of Pavillion Park - Loop 30 Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District 6 Well Life Pharmacy 19 should be made in writing to the Better Business Doubles players Kasey Ames and Miran- Friends of the LL Municipal Library 4 Liberty Lube 15 Bureau and to [email protected]. da Jackson were 12-4 and finished second in Greenstone Homes & Neighborhoods 2 Live Real Estate - Sandra Bartel 21 Service Directory 46 The Splash is not responsible for the content of or claims made in ads. districts. Telara Harper and Morgan Clark are 11-4. Of note: This thank you message was produced by The Splash’s advertising team, which works its tail Copyright © 2015 off on behalf of partner businesses, helping them share their messages through advertisements. This is an All rights reserved. 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Then they gutted out a pair of extra-in- didn’t allow a run in the first six innings. He The Bears sent up to three and four girls ning playoff games, coming within a win was 2-2 in league with a miniscule 1.06 ERA. Continued from page 42 in an event in repeating as regional cham- of the regional championship and poten- The Bears finished the season with an 11-13 pion, which qualified athletes to state the tial state berth. record in coach Mike Amend’s first year. Neither team had a close meet, and the weekend of May 28-29 in Tacoma (after A 5-4 win over Lewis and Clark in the girls’ dominance was mind boggling. They Softball tough in clutch Splash press deadlines). first nine-inning thriller got them into the scored over 100 points (out of a possible District 8 tournament. Sitting with a 6-10 record late in the 150) in every meet, averaging 117 points Parker Bowden in the triple jump and Greater Spokane League season, the girls per contest. Trevor Brown in the pole vault also were Behind 4-0 entering the seventh inning, made an impressive turnaround, winning Bears district champs. During district, Anna Fomin (400-200 the bats rattled. Winning pitcher Austin six of their final eight games to qualify for sprints) and Briegan Bester (800-1,600) Tale of two teams Bergdahl homered, two triples later Jace regionals. Edwards drove in the tying run and the were double victors, and CV won two of Both losses were to University by a run Perhaps the unlikeliest of CV’s achiev- team added the winner in the top of the three relays while piling up 257 points to in the next-to-last regular season game ers was baseball. The Bears finished eighth ninth. runner-up Mead’s 126. in the GSL and last among the league’s five and 11-1 for the district title. In between, They have the league’s fastest times in Class 4A teams. 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SUBMITTED PHOTOS A ribbon cutting for the Liberty Lake Ballfields was held May 2. The long-awaited project opened for use this spring, devel- oped in a long-vacant lot next to Liberty Lake Elementary School. Representatives of the city joined the Royals, Cardinals and Pirates teams from Riverview Little League for the festivities. Among those in attendance were Liberty Lake Mayor Steve Peterson and Council Members Dan Dunne and Cris Kaminskas (with scissors below). City Administrator Katy Allen donned a red helmet to run the bases (at right).

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