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INSIDE: NEW OWNER, TEAM TO CAPTAIN THE SPLASH | PAGE 2 2 • JANUARY 2016 NEWS The Splash Splash greets 2016 with new owner A word of thanks FROM STAFF REPORTS an end, I still have a passion for our com- engaging and distinctly local. Community As The Splash voyages into a new year, a munity and jumped at the opportunity to journalism in Liberty Lake is alive and new crew will be at the helm. be a part of The Splash. Josh has done a w e l l .” great job with The Splash and The Cur- Ben Wick has purchased The Splash and Howard added that Wick’s lifelong love rent, and I look forward to putting in just of the greater Spokane Valley area makes its sister publication, The Current, from as much passion.” Josh and Kim Johnson, owners of Peridot him a natural successor for both The Wick was similarly thrilled to tap into Publishing LLC. The first issue for Wick’s Splash and The Current. By Josh Johnson the talents and experience of Howard, new team, which includes his wife, Dan- "Ben has his roots in this community SPLASH STAFF COLUMN a veteran community journalist who is and genuinely cares about his neighbors,” ica, as graphic artist and longtime Splash They say journalism is the first draft among a small number of people who has he said. “I really believe he is a great match contributor Craig Howard as editor, will maintained a steady presence at Liberty of history, and so I have been blessed be the next one – the February 2016 edi- for both the Splash and Current. He wants with the opportunity to write and Lake City Council meetings since 2002. to tell the stories that interest our readers tion. Howard originally covered the city in edit 12 years of rough copy about my while exploring new avenues that will con- “I am really excited to have the oppor- 2002 for the Spokane Valley News Herald, hometown. It is hard for me to empha- tribute to the long-term success of both tunity to be a part of the Liberty Lake where he worked for a decade. In recent size enough how much of a privilege publications. This is a win-win for sure." Splash,” Wick said. “I look forward to years, he has covered Liberty Lake as a this has been. I’ve experienced the joy meeting and working more with the Lib- contributor for The Splash. Howard noted he looks forward to of spotlighting the accomplishments continuing to work with longtime Splash of kids whose parents I once rode the erty Lake community and am happy to say “Craig has done a great job covering news contributors, including veteran journalists school bus with. I’ve taken notes from that The Splash is continuing on and will and events in Liberty Lake,” Wick said. “His Mike Vlahovich and Treva Lind. the front row as our community has de- keep focusing on our local community.” knowledge, experience and creativity will Founded in 1999, The Splash has been veloped. I interviewed my grandparents Wick, a Spokane Valley native, just be a great part of the new team moving when they were named grand marshals honored with numerous awards over the wrapped up four years on the Spokane forward.” of the Fourth of July Parade, and in the years for its journalism and design, as well Valley City Council. He is involved with From both the outside and the inside, years to follow I edited their obituaries, as for its investment in the community. a multitude of local boards and causes in Howard has admired The Splash’s role welling with both tears and pride. It was named the Greater Spokane Valley between serving as information systems serving Liberty Lake since its founding in Who gets to do a job like this? It has manager for Spokane Industries. 1999. Chamber of Commerce’s small business of the year for 2013 and is a two-time Com- been a beautiful match: I’m truly pas- “I have really enjoyed being more in- “Over the years, The Splash has estab- munity Service award winner, an annual sionate about our mission of “informing, connecting and inspiring communities,” volved with the community and working lished great brand recognition as well as honor given by the Washington Newspa- and this just happens to be the commu- with all of the great people while serving reader and advertiser loyalty,” Howard per Publishers Association. on the Spokane Valley City Council,” Wick said. “I'm excited to continue covering the nity where my grandparents spent de- said. “As my City Council term comes to news of this area in a way that is unique, See SPLASH, page 4 cades living and working in local schools, where my parents raised my four siblings and me, where my heart remains. Expo Center’s advisory board to mem- Craig has worked in communica- As I close out my time as owner and Breaking down berships as diverse as Spokane Valley Ki- tions and development with SNAP publisher of The Splash, that heart is wanis and the Inland Northwest Llama since August 2012. He currently serves full. There are more thank-yous to Ranchers. He lives in Spokane Valley on the board and is a past president of share than space allows, so for the the transition with his wife, Danica, a graphic artist the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse purposes of this column I will focus my gratitude on the people who I was New owner and publisher who will work on The Splash, and their Council. He is also a mentor with Big two children. The family is kept com- Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland North- blessed to work alongside. Ben Wick pany by an Australian Shepherd named west and a member of the Greater Val- First and foremost, the good Lord has With a Spokane Valley family heritage Dundee and, yes, llamas. ley Support Network. He and his wife, given me a wife that shares my heart to live life on purpose. Kim is always up that lands his family on the Washington He can be reached at ben@libertylakes- Sarah, have two children. for an adventure, but her special skillset State Pioneers list, Ben’s connections in plash.com. He can be reached at craig@liber- the community are both deep and wide. tylakesplash.com. is in bringing meaning and richness to He served on the New editor the journey. Without her, my schedule Spokane Valley would be full. With her, my life is full. Craig Howard What’s happening to City Council from Peridot Publishing? Publishing The Splash was a dream of 2012 through 2015 Craig has been covering Liberty Lake mine, and Kim has encouraged and and has served on and Spokane Valley since 2002, many of The core team isn’t going anywhere stood with me all along the way (and several local and those years as news editor for the Spo- and can still be found working away in kept the books, and sold ads, and slept regional boards, kane Valley News Herald. He is also a their Liberty Lake Portal building offic- on the office couch as I sent that final including most re- longtime contributor to The Splash and es. With its new focus on special publi- page in the middle of the night …). cently as chairman The Current, and cations, the team is working on the 2016 Tammy Kimberley and Sarah Burk of the Spokane Re- he has had stints as Liberty Lake Guide. Reach them at: joined the business about the same WICK gional Transporta- a reporter for three Peridot Publishing time (nearly eight years ago), and both tion Council. He other community 23403 E. Mission Ave., Suite 102 are continuing on as our company tran- is information sys- newspapers. He Liberty Lake, WA 99019 sitions to new things. If you have liked tems manager for Spokane Industries also is editor of the 509-999-4567 anything you’ve seen in our pages dur- and a summa cum laude graduate of online Latter-day ing that time, chances are their finger- [email protected] Eastern Washington University in com- Sentinel and a con- prints are all over it. There are people (Josh Johnson, publisher) puter science. tributor for North- who have crazy talent and people who west Runner. He [email protected] have crazy work ethic. These are usually His community involvement is wide- HOWARD ranging, from serving as a member of received his jour- (Tammy Kimberley, general manager) not the same people. Exceptions: Sarah the SNAP Financial Access board and as nalism degree from [email protected] and Tammy. 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advertising avenues into Spokane Valley THANKS and truly inspiring our team as she battled Continued from page 2 — and beat — cancer. Kelli Dexter was our office manager for In celebration of our 19th anniversary ... of hundreds of past issues are filled with many years, and she kept all of our systems their hearts. They truly love this com- rolling while sharing a wit, wisdom and munity and have poured themselves into camaraderie that truly built up our team. never settling on a single aspect of The I’ve been so blessed with great design- Splash. I admit it, Sarah and Tammy, your ers over the years, so a huge thank you to standards are even higher than mine. Jill Hacker, Tom Stover, Hannah Johnson $ My brother, Bo, was our first hire in and Karen Sutula for helping us nail the 2004. He is the type of person who makes presentation time and again. you sick because not only does he liter- Bob Sullivan was one of Liberty Lake’s ally know how to do anything, but he is unsung heroes. He passed away last year, 19 the only male in the family who doesn’t but I was blessed by his example, his work appear to be balding. While his career has ethic and his humor. He distributed papers taken him elsewhere, he never left The for several years, and the last paycheck ENROLLMENT Splash because he keeps answering his I wrote him was mailed shortly after his brother’s phone calls. 80th birthday. Pamela Aguilar and Sandy Special ends January 31, 2016 The rest of the siblings all have clocked Johnson were also exceptionally reliable SOME EXCLUSIONS APPLY, SEE CLUB FOR DETAILS. hours at the business as well. My sister, Bri and friendly shuttling newspapers all over Kirsch, did a masterful job with design the community. Our current distribution and sales. Zak and Mike have delivered team of Mike Wiykovics, Dean Byrns and thousands and thousands of newspapers Stefanie Byrns have continued the tradition Come check out over the years, and Mike’s charm paid div- seamlessly. We are so blessed, and a special We’ve Grown! idends when he built the distribution list thank you to Mike for taking our statistical our brand-new, 3,000-sq-ft addition for The Current, as many businesses took tracking of distribution to new heights. a chance and opened their doors to a new I said I would focus this column on publication. my coworkers, but that takes nothing I never paid my parents, Gary and away from my gratitude to this commu- Karen, but even if I did it wouldn’t dent nity — advertisers, readers, neighbors and my indebtedness. They have lent unend- friends. You have embraced, encouraged ing encouragement, assistance and timely and supported us along the way. It has prayers to support us along the journey. meant more than I could ever express. Evan Jensen, Hope Brumbach and Kel- The Splash is entering a new chapter in ly Moore are top-notch journalists who its history, and I am excited for Ben Wick taught me much while building a strong and his team. Ben, this is a great gig. (and award-winning) reputation for our Meanwhile, I’m not packing up my Corner of Mission & Molter newspapers. Craig Howard, Chad Kim- desk. Peridot Publishing is still in Suite berley, Mike Vlahovich, Treva Lind, Val- 102 of the Liberty Lake Portal building, so 23410 E. Mission Ave. Liberty Lake erie Putnam, Craig Swanson and so many come say hello. We have some projects in 509-891-CLUB (2582) others have shared their writing talents the hopper I am particularly excited about with us over the years. And a special thank introducing to you later in 2016. libertylakeathleticclub.com you to the teams at the Liberty Lake His- I will, however, be shifting my hours torical Society and Spokane Valley Heri- a bit, providing margin for Kim and I to tage Museum, who have been responsible pursue some other priorities and oppor- • personal training • aerobics classes • yoga • Pilates for one of our most popular standing fea- tunities that are on the horizon. The page • full court gym • cycling room • cardio room • weights tures — the history page. has turned, and new adventures await — time to get started on the next, first draft. • pool & spa • swimming — lessons & team • kids’ programs Janet Pier is a tireless professional who took such great care of our business part- Josh Johnson is owner of Liberty Lake- • tanning • massage & esthetics • sauna & steam rooms ners for many years. Cindy Esch also de- based Peridot Publishing LLC. He can be serves special mention for building new reached at [email protected]. The Splash JANUARY 2016 • 5 NEWS PATIENT FOCUSED DENTISTRY GENERAL • COSMETIC • COMPUTER-GUIDED

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Liberty Lake’s finance director in Septem- After receiving his bachelor’s degree in ber 2011, the Clark Kent glasses, distinctive accounting from Ferris State University in goatee and contemporary attire represented Big Rapids, Mich., Stevenson left the Mid- a refreshing look at City Hall. Suddenly, it west for Oregon to crunch the numbers at was hip to be a municipal employee. Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort. An avid ski- The Michigan native quickly acclimated er and outdoorsman, Stevenson had found to his new surroundings, earning the re- a good fit in the snow of the Northwest. spect of colleagues and citizens with an Eventually, he left the mountains for the approach to city finances as cool as his ap- urban slopes of Portland and an accounting pearance. Doug Smith, the Community job with Cascadia Behavioral Health Care. Development director at the time, lauded Stevenson entered the municipal world Stevenson’s “easygoing manner and even- of finances when he signed on with Wash- keeled disposition.” ougal, spending time as city accountant and Being calm and flexible came in handy interim finance director in addition to his assistant finance director role. When he be- during Stevenson’s first year in Liberty gan looking to flee the region’s damp weath- Lake, a time characterized by concerns over er, Stevenson realized the pursuit of drier the ripple effect from the ongoing national conditions “basically eliminated everything recession, a recently implemented 6 percent along the I-5 corridor.” utility tax and talk of cuts to community in- stitutions like the library and Trailhead Golf Stevenson now considers the Inland Course. Northwest home, along with his wife and three children. The family abode also in- Liberty Lake had been without a full-time cludes two dogs, a pair of parakeets and the finance director since 2008, when Arlene possibility of several chickens by spring. Fisher left to become city administrator in Cheney. For years, the duties were handled See STEVENSON, page 6 6 • JANUARY 2016 The Splash NEWS A: Clean and green — seriously. When I that growth. However, recessions do happen STEVENSON first drove into the city from the west, it was like the last one in 2009-2010, and a reces- Police Report Continued from page 5 brown right up to the point when you en- sion will have an impact on the sales tax and The following items were among tered the city. Seeing golf carts everywhere possibly other revenue sources. What makes those reported by the Liberty Lake cities different from the private sector is that You arrived in Liberty Lake at a on the streets and sidewalks was different Police Department from Nov. 16 from most places, but it makes perfect sense when revenues like sales tax drop, the de- relatively turbulent time for the to Dec. 14. The report is listed in Q. because who else can hop in a golf cart and mand for services that the city delivers does city. The utility tax had been in chronological order. place for less than a year, sales tax revenue head to the store for milk and grab a coffee not drop. Also, when times are good like was still recovering from the recession and and a snack, stop by a park or even head to now, the city is growing, service demands Incidents and arrests City Council was divided on ways to sta- the golf course. grow, that the property tax should grow with • Vehicle prowl — At 7 a.m. Nov. bilize the budget. How daunting was it to Q: There are so many facets to a munici- it at the 1 percent. My concern is that there 17, LLPD responded to the 19000 take over as finance director in the middle pal budget. How would you best charac- will come a time when we need it, like dur- block of East Indiana Avenue where ing a recession, and that is when the city may of that? terize the city's prioritization of spending? a complainant reported that some- be forced to institute its banking capacity, time during the night, $210 in items A: Provide great service to the citizens and the increase is three times greater in an were stolen from inside two vehicles I was hired in September of 2011, who live here. If you look at page 33 of the environment where citizens would be look- parked in the driveway. so the utility tax had already been 2016 budget, there is a graph that shows ing for relief because of the recession. A. • Burglary — At 9:16 a.m. Nov. in place for nine months and rev- how the dollars of the city are spent —- po- One of the graphs that I love in the budget enues had been starting to increase again. It lice being the highest priority. Parks, streets 20, LLPD responded to a commercial is the general fund expenditures by revenue was also an election year as well with Mayor and capital are the other components. burglary at the 1700 block of North (Steve) Peterson in the running to return. source for the 2016 budget. The concept is Madson Road. Complainants re- Q: The utility tax has been the subject Yes, it was a challenging start. However, to identify the revenue source with the ex- ported someone had pried the door of some controversy since it was imple- penditure. Why does police receive a bulk I did have an advantage of being new and to the business open and stolen over mented in 2011. What do you think that of the property taxes in the graph? Because bringing a different, maybe even a fresh, $4,000 in copper sheets from the revenue stream has meant for the city, par- I believe if you ask the citizens, public safety perspective. My goal was to try and provide production area. The incident was valuable information to the mayor, council ticularly since the funds have been dedi- would be at their list of most important to cated to roads? fund. Most of the other revenue sources placed under investigation. and citizens to make an informed decision, • Domestic violence — At 12:24 but I was not the only new person coming A: When I started, I looked at the rev- except property tax can be attributed to a specific function — like permits are directly p.m. Nov. 21, LLPD responded to on. Throughout 2012, there would be four enue streams in place and the city services the 21000 block of East Country new council members, an interim city ad- provided. While financially the city was attributable to the building and planning Vista Drive on the report that a male ministrator and a new city administrator. in a good position, without a new revenue department. Utility tax is spent on streets. subject had kicked in the door at stream, it would be difficult to make capital Sales tax becomes the plug to fill in any gaps. Q: How did your experience as assistant the location in order to collect his finance director in the city of Washougal improvements, especially to roads. With the One more thing I like about local govern- utility tax in place, the city has retired two ment is that I can see how my tax dollars are belongings after he and his girlfriend prepare you for your new role in Liberty had broken up. Lake? loans, made improvements to Valleyway being spent. When you review your prop- and Mission Road, made pedestrian cross- erty tax statement, you know the portion • Theft — At 12:56 p.m. Nov. 23, A: In late 2009, I was the interim finance ing improvements and utilized the revenue that goes to the city is being spent on public LLPD responded to the 21000 block director in Washougal when the recession as a match for three road projects funded safety in Liberty Lake and that the portion of East Country Vista for a theft. was taking effect. The city was going through by the State Transportation Improvement that goes to the fire district goes directly to Complainant reported furniture that a very turbulent time, revenues were dwin- Board (TIB). One of those TIB projects was provide fire and EMS services in this area. had been sitting on the patio of her dling, the 2010 budget was not balanced, completed this year (Appleway), with two Whereas the amount that goes to the county business had been stolen. Estimated and it was time for the city to tighten its more projects ahead (Liberty Lake Road or even that state, you really do not know loss of the items is $125. belt. It was during that time, working with and Mission/Molter intersection). Without where that is being spent even if it stays in • Rock through window — At 1:18 a consultant to really understand the city’s this revenue source, these projects would this area. I know that a portion of your por- a.m. Nov. 29, LLPD responded to revenues, that we looked at what mistakes have been difficult to fund. tion of the taxes that were paid to the county the 23000 block of East Settler Drive the city had made in spending and the long- in 2015 went toward purchasing the transfer for criminal mischief. Complainant term effects of those decisions and how to Q: Most cities have certain business sec- stations — not a direct benefit to the citizens reported someone had thrown a try and correct those mistakes. We also tors that are reliable sources of sales tax of Liberty Lake. large rock through her front window, explored what other revenue opportuni- revenue. In general, what are top genera- ties were there and how to take a long-term tors in Liberty Lake? Q: Finally, you moved to Eastern Wash- causing $500 in damage. ington to get away from the rain and • Hit and run — At 10:38 a.m. Dec. look at how city services were deployed and A: Auto and RV dealerships. There is also closer to good snow skiing. How has that 1, LLPD responded to a hit and run would the revenue be there to support these one big box store here in Liberty Lake that worked out? at the 23000 block of East Mission services. helps. A: I was warned that there would be a lot Avenue. Complainant reported that Q: What were some aspects of Liberty Q: Every year, the question of raising while inside the location, someone Lake’s financial profile that stuck out to of snow. I grew up in Northern Michigan, property tax by the allowable amount had caused damage to the driver you in that first year? so in maybe a weird way, I was looking for- comes before City Council. You recom- ward to the white stuff on the ground. But in side of her vehicle estimated at A: Spokane Valley Fire was its own dis- mended a hike of 1 percent for 2016 that the last four years, it hasn’t quite lived up to $2,000. trict and is funded by its own property tax council decided to bypass. Why did you my expectations —- maybe this year. Over- • Burglary — At 9:34 a.m. Dec. 3, levy. Water and sewer was its own district support the increase? all, we are enjoying the area. The parks and LLPD responded to the 21000 block and is funded by its services. With these ser- A: City population is growing at 5 per- hiking trails around here are very nice. Since of George Gee Avenue for a burglary. vices out of the equation, the city can focus cent, operating expenses, specifically police the city has been looking at an aquatic facil- Complainant reported that someone its resources more directly to police, parks, and library, are currently growing at 2 to 3 ity, my family spent some time investigating had entered the garage and taken planning, building and library services. percent per year and revenues need to keep the local aquatic facilities in the area as re- the stereo out of a vehicle that was Q: What were some of your initial im- pace with that. We are fortunate that sales search to help get an idea on how they are pressions of the Liberty Lake community? tax is performing as well as it is to help with operated. That has been enjoyable. See POLICE, page 8 LOOK GOLF CART OWNERS MIKE FROM ACE’S EZE-GO NOW AT OTT KNOTT! STOP IN OR CALL — 951-4740 — 4508 E. SPRAGUE — ACROSS FROM COSTCO The Splash JANUARY 2016 • 7

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2016 budget finalized the Town Square project that is slated IN THE BOOKS, to include a community center and By Craig Howard to the sign code that will soon take effect. pool. Later in the month, the city re- SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR A total of $100,000 is already included in ON THE DOCKET ceived news that the state Project Re- view Committee had given its stamp New Year. New budget. the budget for the project. Stevenson also A look back and ahead raised the possibility of an underground of approval to the Liberty Lake project. On a festive night at City Hall that in- at news from City Hall utility fund ($25,000 for 2016) and a build- • City officials met with the Town cluded holiday treats, sparkling lights and ing contingency fund ($125,000). Council By Craig Howard Square project steering committee on plenty of accolades for municipal employ- Member Odin Langford echoed his coun- SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR Dec. 8. The city is targeting a bond ees, the City Council rang in a financial cil colleagues in attendance in asking that gameplan for 2016 that featured very few vote in August to generate funds for the actual vote on the new capital funds be In the Books (December) construction. changes from the initial budget Mayor Steve tabled until a larger quorum could discuss Peterson introduced back in October. • Council approved a contract with • The city received good news from the transition. Gregg Dohrn of G.R. and Associates The budget — all $11.6 million of it — the state Transportation Improvement Tie voids planning for work on the city’s development Board in the form of a $560,000 grant was unanimously approved 4-0 on Dec. 15 regulations in 2016. by a governing board missing three repre- commission change for the proposed traffic roundabout at Mission and Molter. City Engineer An- sentatives with excused absences. Finance Council considered an ordinance on Dec. • Mayor Steve Peterson acknowl- drew Staples said the funds represent Director R.J. Stevenson wound up fielding 15 that proposed to change the residency edged Jeff Nelson for reaching the de- around 70 percent of the overall cost of 31 “mayor’s budget questions” from coun- requirement of planning commission mem- cade mark as an employee in the city’s the project, scheduled for construction cil addressing the document Peterson first bers. Moore, who once served on the plan- maintenance department. Jennifer in 2016. revealed on Oct. 20. Before the final vote ning commission, brought the idea up in Camp, parks and open space super- was cast, $9,500 had been added for Liberty the fall, asserting that commission delegates intendent, and Trevor Ragan, mainte- • Police Chief Brian Asmus told Lake Days along with a $6,000 increase in should be required to live within city limits nance worker, were co-recipients of the council he was “proud of how the the city attorney contract. just as members of the City Council. Mayor’s Recognition award. city worked together” in response to The final budget also reflects no change Since the city incorporated in 2001, the • Police Chief Brian Asmus hon- the Nov. 17 windstorm. Asmus said a in the property tax despite a recommenda- planning commission has allowed for two ored Officer Jeff Jones with the Chief’s small number of trees fell in Liberty tion by Stevenson to raise the rate by the al- of seven seats to be occupied by non-resi- Award, Officer Austin Brantingham Lake while power outages were limited lowable 1 percent. Council originally voted dents. Peterson said the contingency was a with the Sergeant’s Award and Officer to parts of the River District and areas on Nov. 24 to bypass the hike and “bank” way to include representation from south Mike Bogenreif with the Officer of the in the far eastern portion of the city. the increase for a future year. On Nov. 30, of Sprague Avenue while permitting non- Year Award. The library and City Hall were opened as warming shelters in response to the the board convened for a special meeting to residents who owned property in Liberty • Steve Skipworth, commissioner storm. reconsider the vote, with Council Members Lake to have a voice in the city’s approach with the Liberty Lake Sewer and Wa- Dan Dunne and Hugh Severs supporting an to development. ter District, told council that LLSWD On the Docket (January) amendment to reverse the resolution and In his written response to Moore’s pro- is looking at the prospect of installing install the 1 percent upturn. Ultimately, the • A workshop to discuss Spokane posal, Planning Commission Member Lar- pipes for reclaimed water when the city Transit Authority services in the city change failed to gather enough momentum ry Laux said “the existing ordinance allows renovates Liberty Lake Road next year. to earn approval. and select a representative to the STA for diversity and broadens the scope for • Peterson presented Phil Champlin, board is scheduled for the Jan. 5 coun- In his brief summary of the budget prior those who have an interest in our commu- executive director of the HUB Sports cil meeting. to the Dec. 15 vote, Stevenson told council nity to serve on the planning commission.” Center, with a proclamation acknowl- that revenues for 2015 are surging ahead • A presentation and update will be In gauging opinion on the suggested edging Nov. 21, 2015, as “Hooray for given on the Orchard Park project. of projections to the tune of $200,000. The changes at its last meeting, the majority of the HUB Day.” The Liberty Lake-based surplus has been driven by a banner rev- the planning commission weighed in to facility celebrated its one millionth vis- • Council will discuss and approve enue year from sales tax, utility tax and keep the requirements the same. Currently, itor in October. an on-call agreement and authorize building permits. the mayor to enter into the agreement. Stan Jochim is the only member who re- • Liberty Lake Sewer and Water “The news is good,” Stevenson said. sides outside city limits. District Commissioner Kottayam V. • Reconfirmation of planning com- The city has just a pair of ongoing capital On Tuesday, Dunne — who also spent Natarajan Jr. told council that the an- mission members is scheduled for the projects that will impact the 2016 budget, time on the planning commission — said nual beach and leaf cleanup generated Jan. 5 council meeting. Stevenson added. The renovation of Liberty he opposed the new ordinance since coun- 12,433 pounds of refuse, including 560 • Council is expected to award the Lake Road is slated to break ground in the cil already had the final say on who is pounds of phosphorous removed from contract for Liberty Lake Road im- spring while ongoing pedestrian safety im- named to the group. When votes were cast, the watershed. provements and the Mission/Molter provements are also in the cue. The city ear- Dunne and Council Member Keith Kopel- • In early December, City Admin- Road roundabout. marked $200,000 for the design portion of son opposed the ordinance while Moore istrator Katy Allen and City Engineer • A second read ordinance, adopting Liberty Lake Road in the 2015 budget. and Langford supported it. The 2-2 tie ne- Andrew Staples visited Seattle to pitch a lodging tax increase, is on the agenda The city has set aside nearly $2.4 million gated passage. a progressive design-build concept for for the Jan. 19 council meeting. for 2016 in the street capital projects fund. See COUNCIL, page 12 The municipal budget will end the year on a healthy note with a fund balance of just over $2 million. When asked by Council Member Bob Moore how the restructuring of the parks you’re invited and recreation department would be re- flected in municipal expenditures for 2016, TOPICS INCLUDE: 15th Annual Peterson said the transition would save the • Student Research city $140,000. REGIONAL LAKES CONFERENCE • State Programs For more info: Stevenson presented council with the Saturday, February 6, 2016, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm • Local Stewardship idea of creating dedicated capital funds Spokane Community College Lair — Student Union Building (509) 922-5443 for three specific areas in 2016, begin- • Invasive Plants and Animals N. 1810 Greene Street, Spokane, WA 99207 [email protected] ning with $100,000 for community mes- saging brought about by the new changes is conference is FREE! • Register online at: lakesconference.libertylake.org 12 • JANUARY 2016 The Splash NEWS COUNCIL value would mean a lower rate even with an “more about sustaining the property tax Rocky Hill and Pavillion parks.” additional 1 percent. In 2015, Liberty Lake rate from the previous years as opposed to The city has earmarked $2.5 million for Continued from page 11 checked in with $1.196 billion in estimated increasing it.” the first phase of the project. Tainio told property value, while the number is charted In referring to the importance of proper- council that the plan is to have an applica- Council addresses at $1.259 for 2016. The rate stood at just ty tax in funding the police department and tion to the state Recreation and Conserva- property tax hike on Nov. 24 over $1.76 per $1,000 in 2015. library, Dunne added that revenue has his- tion Office (RCO) ready by May 1. The city is The first vote on the property tax increase The numbers were not sold on Mayor Pro torically been “inelastic” when compared to eligible for up to $500,000 in RCO matching for 2016 took place on Nov. 24 at a meeting Tem Cris Kaminskas, who opposed the 1 the volatility of sales tax. Moore, who spoke funds, a funding approach that behooved that was originally scheduled for the pre- percent change mainly due to the city’s ro- out against the 1-percent proposal, said both Pavillion and Rocky Hill parks. vious week but canceled due to the wind- bust reserves. property tax has not been without its own At the public meetings, residents have storm. Each year, the city has the option of elastic features related to the upsurge in as- chimed in on various features they see “I cannot in good conscience support this sessed value. adding 1 percent to the rate. increase when I consider our ending fund as priorities for Orchard Park, including balance of over $2 million,” she said. When the vote was finally called on the multi-use fields, a play structure, shade Stevenson reminded council members resolution, Dunne and Kopelson cast their trees, a splash pad and picnic shelter. There that the overall uptick in assessed property Dunne countered, saying the hike was support for the increase. Kaminskas and has also been talk of an amphitheater while Moore were in opposition. The 2-2 tie — the grounds will likely include pathways Langford, Severs and Shane Brickner missed linked to the existing trail system. the meeting with excused absences — meant Referring to landmarks like the old dance the rate will not change for 2016. By statute, pavilion at the lake that was replicated at Peterson is not permitted to break a council Pavillion Park and the rustic barn that sits draw in financial-related matters. on the perimeter of Rocky Hill, Tainio said On the average, a 1 percent transition for the city is considering a combined theme 2016 would have meant $4 more on prop- at Orchard Park that would pay homage to erty valued at $250,000. The change would the area’s rich railroad history and the fruit have netted the city around $21,000 in ad- orchards that once flourished in the rural ditional revenue. Liberty Lake’s rate of $1.74 surroundings. for 2016 will be lower than the neighboring Despite the recent activity surrounding jurisdictions of Spokane Valley, Millwood Orchard Park, the wait will be consider- and Spokane. Adding in property tax from able according to the timetable provided by the Spokane Valley Fire District, Central Tainio on Dec. 1. They city won’t hear an Valley School District and five other enti- answer on the RCO grant until 2017 and, ties, Liberty Lake property owners will pay if all goes as scheduled, the park would cel- $14.08 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2016. ebrate grand opening of the first phase in LEAVE THEM WITH MEMORIES Council hears plans 2018. for Orchard Park The city is in the process of selecting a NOT YOUR EXPENSES consultant for the park design and will up- At the Dec. 1 council meeting, the gov- date council at the first meeting in January. 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Employees, • Protection for your family in their time of need. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity family and friends were in attendance to Give your family the opportunity to celebrate your life without worrying to enjoy a park in our own area,” said John honor the man known by many as “Safeway about finances. Contact us today. Harris, a resident of the River District at the D an .” meeting. “It will be refreshing.” Hired by Safeway in 1970, DiCicco Like many citizens who call the north moved to Liberty Lake 15 years ago from side of Liberty Lake home, Harris and his Sandpoint when the company opened a family face a trek when accessing larger store on Liberty Lake Road. Known for his parks in the more developed portion of the friendly nature and commitment to a vari- Thrivent Financial was named city. While the River District is known for ety of civic causes, DiCicco was described one of the “World’s Most Ethical its smaller “pocket” parks, the burgeoning by Mayor Peterson as “someone who is al- Companies” by Ethisphere area still lacks a site featuring amenities like ways looking out for our community.” Institute from 2012-2015. tennis courts and multi-use fields. “I think I speak on behalf of the entire Steven Egland Chris Nurvic Harris has been joined by fellow residents city when I say how much we appreciate CFP®, RICP®, FIC CFP®, ChFC®, FIC of the River District in providing feedback Dan,” Peterson said. “He’s a person I con- Financial Associate Financial Associate on how Orchard Park might take shape. The sider a mentor.” city held its first public meeting on Oct. 8 22910 East Appleway Avenue • Liberty Lake, WA 99019 DiCicco remained manager when the 509-928-2435 and followed it up with another workshop store changed hands from Safeway to Hag- on Nov. 19. On Dec. 1, Amanda Tainio, gen earlier this year. As the result of a de- Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®and the city’s planning and building services cision in bankruptcy court, Haggen an- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in the U.S. This is a solicitation for insurance. If requested manager, said combined attendance for the a Thrivent Financial representative may contact you and insurance may be solicited. Insurance nounced closure of the site in September. products issued or offered by Thrivent Financial, the marketing name for Thrivent Financial meetings checked in at around 50 people. DiCicco said on Tuesday that Yoke’s would for Lutherans, Appleton, WI. Not all products are available in all states. Thrivent Financial representatives are a licensed insurance agents/producers of Thrivent. For additional important “We want to make the park a fit for this be taking over the location and opening information, visit Thrivent.com/disclosures. part of the community,” said Tainio as part sometime in February. Contract form: ICC14 L-NG-TFSPWL of her “Envision Orchard Park” presenta- “Hopefully, everyone will be back,” Appleton, Wisconsin • Minneapolis, Minnesota • Thrivent.com • 800-847-4836 tion. “It will be a walkable, bikeable park DiCicco said, referring to his staff, many of 28377AD N1-15 centrally located in the western part of whom have been employed at the store for a the River District and on the same scale as decade or more. The Splash JANUARY 2016 • 13 Does my mom have Welcome options besides dentures? A patient of mine who wore dentures once told me how she chose what to order from a restaurant menu. 2016! 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By Craig Howard charitable side, Duneier built homes for SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR those in need of shelter, signed up to be Brian Asmus It’s estimated that around 40 percent an organ and tissue donor, knitted items Chief, Liberty Lake Police Department Phil Champlin for Warm Up America and encouraged of Americans will make some sort of Micro Executive Director, HUB Sports Center New Year’s resolution heading into 2016. others to “pay it forward.” Spend more time with my family, spe- Dropping pounds, debt and unproduc- Keeping with the theme of a dozen, the Micro cifically my dad and brother and his family tive time headline many lists, while add- Splash asked 12 recognizable residents to that all live on the west side of the state. I I would like to be more active in 2016. I ing hobbies, wisdom and better health tell us about their aspirations as the cal- want to take more advantage of the activi- endar turns. Respondents come from a have made time for my career and several compete for the top spot on the annual volunteer organizations and excuses seem ties and opportunities at the HUB Sports inventory of goals. variety of fields, including government, Center where I work. business, the nonprofit realm and more. to prevent me from making the trip over to While the prioritization of upgrades Those who answered gave us a pair of res- visit more often. Macro might make sense with the start of a fresh olutions — one on the personal level and Macro To continue collaboration with com- year, retaining focus for a dozen months another with a broader theme related to munity groups to provide events and ac- can be a different story. It turns out re- Professionally, I am committed to ensur- the community, a business or a cause. The tivities at the HUB Sports Center. To raise solve requires a considerable helping of ing that Liberty Lake remains one of the result is an impressive list of micro and the necessary capital to purchase the HUB perseverance. Confucius may have said safest cities in Washington by encouraging macro objectives that, if accomplished, Sports Center and retain it as a permanent it best over 2,500 years ago — “When it positive partnerships with the residents should have a noticeable ripple effect on resource to this community for generations is obvious that a goal cannot be reached, and business community and providing Liberty Lake. to come. don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action the officers with the training and equip- steps.” Let the betterment begin… ment necessary to accomplish the mission. In Liberty Lake, civic-minded goals have formed the foundation of what Mayor Steve Peterson commonly refers to as “Spokane County’s premier address.” When the lake itself became a quagmire of swirling sludge in the early 1970s, a group of residents resolved to clean it up, leading to the formation of the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District. Similar grassroots efforts led to the construction of Pavillion Park, a world- class trail system and a library that began with citizens setting a goal of collecting books to stock the shelves. When it be- came clear in the late 1990s that Spokane County could not provide adequate cov- erage for the burgeoning area, a dedicated Katy Allen Shaun Brown Pat Dockrey group formed an objective to put incor- Community volunteer, poration on the ballot, leading to the pas- City Administrator, Liberty Lake Executive Director, Food 4 Thought; co-founder of The Liberty Lake Splash sage of cityhood in November 2000. Micro longtime member, Liberty Lake Kiwanis Micro How important are goals? Ralph Mar- To focus more on what is important Micro ston, publisher of over 5,000 inspirational while remembering the “3 L’s,” which are I have a goal to make time to become very Personally, my wife and I are going to sayings on his site, “Daily Motivator,” to live, laugh and learn. I need to stop and informed about the candidates for the 2016 be downsizing in the next few years. De- since 1996, offered this equation: “Your smell the roses, enjoying the moment and election. ciding exactly how that will work is a con- goals, minus your doubts, equal your re- those I’m fortunate to call my friends. Macro tinuing process. What we agree on is that ality.” To be less serious and more joyous while we will be staying in Liberty Lake. On May 5, 2015, I wandered into the Lib- When cognitive science pioneer Ste- seeking ways to connect more often with Macro family, friends and colleagues — and I erty Lake Library shortly before noon and phen Duneier went about setting resolu- glanced at the bulletin board. I saw an an- I encourage citizens to get informed tions for 2012, he mapped out a dozen need to lose the same 15 pounds that was on my resolution list for 2015! nouncement for a National Day of Prayer about the upcoming city capital improve- “learning” and a dozen “giving” goals for Celebration being held at Pavillion Park at ments. There are some important issues the New Year. Referred to as “12 for 2012,” Macro noon. I was thrilled to discover this event to be decided. Come to a council meeting the ambitious lineup included reading 50 Contribute more to the community and and rushed over to the park to join a hand- to get your questions answered and make books over 52 weeks, learning how to to celebrate life in Liberty Lake, our mayor ful of people from our community, singing sure your voice is heard. I also encourage conquer headaches, running a half mara- and council and our incredible city staff. patriotic songs and sharing thoughts about thon and taking up the unicycle. On the See CHANGE, page 15 The Splash JANUARY 2016 • 15 COVER STORY improved goals — but why wait until Jan.1? Wahington, D.C., and Germany. Number Macro CHANGE Start now! After taking almost a year off two is to start writing my fifth book (as As for the Liberty Lake Sewer and Wa- Continued from page 14 from running, I've already started an im- Pamela Aidan). My third resolution is to ter District, we will continue to serve the proved training plan so I can run my first finish knitting my first pair of socks! community of Liberty Lake with the same everyone to spend some time as a volun- 50K trail race this summer. Macro dedication we have in the past. This year, teer. Scouting, schools, churches, charities Macro we will be starting our next upgrade to the — they all need volunteers to do their job. My goal for the library in 2016 is to en- Continue to improve communication hance its role as the community’s center, its water reclamation plant. The district has with the community and educate them “third place,” fostering communication, col- spent the last year finalizing the plans and about what goes on in our city. More specif- laboration and high quality educational op- lining up the financing, everything is com- ically, to provide unbiased information re- portunities. Our first step in 2016 will be to ing together — not an easy task. I'm very garding the upcoming pool and community add Gale Courses to our digital offerings. I proud of our staff. Also, I'm hoping for center at Town Square so voters can make also look forward to the possibilities created snow and rain — crazy I know, but needed. a well-educated decision when the bond by a new library home that will truly reflect measure comes up for a vote in August. its role as a civic and cultural landmark.

Jim Frank Founder, Greenstone Homes Micro I'm working a little less now that our company has been handed off to a younger generation of leaders. The new year will be Wayne Williams one of personal change. I'm looking for- Steve Peterson President and CEO, Telect ward to the opportunity to mentor those Jessica Kovac Mayor, Liberty Lake now in leadership roles and the opportunity Micro Co-founder, Blessings Under the Bridge to spend more time with my family and 11 Micro My goals for 2016 include the following: grandchildren. Micro Many people do not know that I am a Read the entire bible in one year; it took me Macro My New Year’s resolution is to find bal- student pilot and have been off and on for two years before. Do one fun thing a week 35 years. In 2016, I will get my private pi- for myself. Weekly “date night” with my Liberty Lake has always stayed ahead of ance. Spend more time with God, my fam- ily and myself. Be a better mother, wife, lot’s license. To that end, I have been ear- wife as we enter our 32nd year of marriage. the need for community services — 2016 nestly flying to build my flight hours so Invest in my children and their spouses as a provides an opportunity to focus on the grandmother and friend. Live life simpler, less stressed and laugh more. Learn to slow will be eligible to test out in 2016. Lesson life mentor. Play with and teach my grand- need for park, recreation and community learned: Never give up on your goal! children about legacy and technology. center issues. Finalizing the design of the down and breathe and finish my book. proposed community center/library/swim- Macro Macro Macro ming pool in the town center location and To see people live, love and serve. My My city resolution is for us to reach out Invest in my “2:30 Team” of five people the planned Orchard Park in the River Dis- hope is to see more people doing more to more to our community and engage them — those that I know will be there for me trict neighborhood will set our direction help others in a way that comes without as we bring our projects forward. Our goal at 2:30 a.m., if needed. Hit greater than 20 for many years. As a community, we need strings, conditions and hesitation. I would will be greater city presence on social me- percent revenue and gross margin growth to resolve to put out best efforts into these love to see those I serve find hope and dia and try to encourage attendance and for our business. Be a mentor to others in projects. happiness. Finally, that I can see and bring comments at our council meetings. my spare time. My best to others as they, more Blessings Under the Bridge. too, identify what can be impactful in their lives throughout the coming year. Happy New Year!

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Jan. 21 | Relay for Life Kickoff 6:30 to 8 p.m., Liberty Lake Elementary School, 23606 E. Jan. 1 | New Year’s Day Boone Ave. An evening of food, music, games Jan. 2 -3, 9-10 | Christmas tree recycle and prizes will kick off planning for the 2016 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Central Valley High School, Liberty Lake Relay for Life that will be held June 821 S. Sullivan, Spokane Valley. Local Boy 4 at the school. For more: libertylakerelay@ Scout Troop 400 will be recycling with gmail.com or 242-8303 proceeds going to support the troop with Jan. 22-24 | Living with Forgiving retreat 50+ boys from across the Spokane Valley. 6 p.m. (Fri.) to 1 p.m. (Sun.), Immaculate Hearth Start your New Year right and focus Minimum suggested donation is $5 if you drop Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Rd., Spokane. off the tree or $10 if picked up from home Liberty Lake resident Charlie Finck will lead this (within approximately 10 minutes of CVHS and forgiveness retreat. Cost is $192 per person, on optimizing your health this year. Liberty Lake area). To register for pick up or for $294 per couple or $100 for commuters. To At Family Medicine Liberty Lake, you are not just a number! more: www.troop400.net/trees register or for more: www.ihrc.net or 448-1224 Jan. 2 | Stem-tacular Saturday 2 p.m., Jan. 28 | Movie night: “Goosebumps” Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. 6 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 Mission Ave. Learn about electricity using E. Mission Ave. The public is invited to a free Family medicine for snap circuit kits. Build models of doorbells, viewing of this PG-rated movie. For more: 232- burglar alarms, radios and more. For more: 2510 you and your family 232-2510 Traditional Western Medicine and Holistic Healthcare Jan. 29 | Storytime featuring Caldecott Jan. 6 | Grange potluck and meeting winners Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy 6 p.m., Tri Community Grange, 25025 Heather E. Mission Ave. For more: 232-2510 DOT Exams St., Newman Lake. A potluck will be followed Anti-Aging Medicine Susan Ashley, MD by a 7 p.m. meeting for this community-based Recurring Allergy Testing Ashley Wilkinson, PA-C service organization. For more: 481-7447 or [email protected] Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal Brain Health/Dementia/PTSD Library 4 p.m. the last Tuesday of every 509-928-6700 Jan. 7 | Downton Abbey Party 6 p.m., month, Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. healthylivingll.com Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Same-day appointments and walk-ins welcome Mission Ave. Celebrate the last season of Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake 6:45 a.m. 1431 N Liberty Lake Rd, Ste B Wednesdays, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22510 We gladly accept Medicare and Tricare! (between Verizon and Jimmy John’s) Downton Abbey with likeminded fans, get movie and books suggestions to sustain you E. Country Vista Drive. For more: www. once the show ends, and play Downton Abbey libertylakekiwanis.org games. Enter to win a copy of season 6 when Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club it comes out Jan. 26. To register or for more: Noon Thursdays, Meadowwood Technology 232-2510 or https://goo.gl/tmwC4X Campus Liberty Room, 2100 N. Molter Road. Smiles Jan. 12 | Winter Reading Program For more: 922-4422 begins Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 Liberty Lake Lions Club Noon on the E. Mission Ave. The program is open to library second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, Created users of all ages and runs through Feb. 27. The Barlow’s Restaurant, 1428 N. Liberty Lake more you read, the more chances you have to Road. For more: 869-7657 win prizes. For more: 232-2510 Liberty Lake Municipal Library 23123 E. Here Jan. 13 | STEM Academy Information Mission Avenue. Toddler and preschool story You have a personality. Night 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Tech, times, Create space for kids, Baby lap-sit story 115 S. University Road, Spokane Valley. For time, Lego club, Knitting Club, kids crafts and Our office does, too. more: www.spokanevalleytech.org more. For times and more: 232-2510 When it comes to your Jan. 14 | Gut Health Workshop: Food/ Liberty Lake Toastmasters 5:45 to 7 p.m. teeth, our speciality Body Connection 6 p.m., Liberty Lake Wednesdays, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Learn District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. For is bringing out that how food affects your health, as well as how more: 208-765-8657 one-of-a-kind smile. to improve your immune system and select Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 6:30 healthier food choices. The three-part series p.m. the first Monday of each month, Liberty will continue on Feb. 4 with Gut Connection: Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. You Are What You Can Digest and March 10 For more: www.pancan.org or 534-2564 with Create Health with Real Food. For more: LIKE US ON 232-2510 Senior Lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday Holly, through Friday, Talon Hills Senior Complex, Jan. 17-23 | Seek Week 7 p.m., Lakeside 24950 E. Hawkstone Loop. Seniors age 60 and NO REFERRAL NECESSARY Church, 23129 E. Mission. This annual week older invited; recommended donation $3.50. Dr. Ralph’s Office Receptionist of worship and prayer will have a daily theme Spokane Valley Writer’s Group 6:45 Make Your Appointment Today 509.892.9284 of prayer for the community, families and children, our nation and more. For more: 210- p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every 9779 or lakesidechurch.cc. month, Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission. This supportive critique group welcomes adult Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day writers. For more: 570-4440 Jan. 21 | Budgeting 101 6 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. MUSIC & THE ARTS Take control of your finances with a budgeting Jan. 4, 5 | “On Having Good Fortune” LIBERTY LAKE: E. 23505 Appleway Ave. Ste. #204 plan that is simple and effective. Learn the auditions 6 p.m., Liberty Lake Community LINCOLN HEIGHTS: E. 2420 29th Ave. Ste. #200 importance of setting financial goals as well as Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave. Ages 18 and www.DrScottRalph.com steps to a successful spending plan. For more: www.stcu.org See CALENDAR, page 17 The Splash JANUARY 2016 • 17 COMMUNITY KIDS — SHOW OFF CALENDAR YOUR ARTISTIC Continued from page 16 TALENT IN THE up are encouraged to audition for the show performing March 3-12. For more: facebook. com/libertylaketheatre REGISTER NOW Ways Jan. 23 | “This, That or The Other” 8 p.m., Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 TO GET THE E. Appleway Ave. Tickets are $7 at the door for this improv show. For more: facebook.com/ BEST BASEBALL to Play libertylaketheatre EXPERIENCE IN A R T Jan. 29 | Live music Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave. THE VALLEY. A variety of local musicians will perform. For CONTEST more: facebook.com/libertylaketheatre REGISTER ONLINE AT: Jan. 30 | Play In A Day Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave. www.riverviewlittleleague.com For more: facebook.com/libertylaketheatre to play America's favorite sport. Recurring Spokane Valley Camera Club 7:15 p.m., third and fourth Monday of the month OPEN REGISTRATION: (September through April), Liberty Lake Sewer st th Elementary kids who live or attend and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission January 1 to March 8 school in Liberty Lake are encouraged Ave. All levels of ability—students through to enter this contest for the 2016 experienced photographers—are invited to to enter this contest for the 2016 LATE REGISTRATION: Liberty Lake Guide by following learn. Social events include field trips and th th Liberty Lake Guide by following workshops. For more: 951-1446 or www.sv-cc. March 9 to March 15 three simple steps: org ❶ Draw, color or paint a — Next meetings are Jan. 18 and 25 ❶ Draw, color or paint a Find us on facebook or at picture of what it means to play in our community, whether that be a CIVIC & BUSINESS www.riverviewlittleleague.com our community, whether that be a place to explore, experience nature or Jan. 12 | Women Executives of Liberty place to explore, experience nature or enjoy time with friends! Lake (WELL) 12:45 to 2 p.m., True Legends, enjoy time with friends! 1803 N. Harvard Road. The group will focus ❷ Drop off your artwork by on goal setting for the new year. For more: ❷ Drop off your artwork by 928-0454 JANUARY 15 to the SplashJANUARY office (23403 15 E. Mission Jan. 22 | Gem of the Valley Gala: to the Peridot Publishing office Annual Awards of Excellence 5:30 Ave., Suite 102) with your name, age, to 9 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. (23403school, E. grade Mission and Ave., contact Suite info. 102) Sullivan Road. The public is invited to this with your name, age, school, grade 13th annual event featuring auctions, dinner ❸ Discoverand contact if your info. picture is and awards program to highlight businesses featured in the Guide coming and individuals in the community. Tickets ❸ Discoverout in April if your 2016. picture Prizes is from featured are $55 per person; VIP tables are $600 for in the Guide coming out in April 2016. preferred seating for eight. For more: www. community businesses will also spokanevalleychamber.org Prizesbe from awarded community to top entries. businesses will also be awarded to top entries. Recurring Draw. Drop off. Discover. Central Valley School board 6:30 p.m. It’sDraw. that simple,Drop off. so get Discover. creating! on the second and fourth Mondays of each It’s that simple, so get creating! month, CVSD administration building, 19307 E. Questions? Cataldo, Spokane Valley. ContactQuestions? 242-7752 or Liberty Lake City Council 7 p.m. on the [email protected] [email protected] first and third Tuesdays of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. SPONSOREDSPONSORED BY:BY: Liberty Lake Library Foundation Noon the first Wednesday of each month, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Liberty Lake Merchants Association 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Liberty Lake Portal, 23403 E. Mission Ave., Suite 120. For more: 999-4935 Liberty Lake Municipal Library board 10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Liberty Lake Planning Commission 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive.

See CALENDAR, page 18 18 • JANUARY 2016 The Splash COMMUNITY Jan. 22 | Stinky Sneaker games 5 p.m., Community Briefs CALENDAR Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon, Spokane. Continued from page 17 Central Valley and U-Hi boys and girls varsity LL Relay for Life kicks off age 16 or older are eligible to enter. Prizes teams will play their annual rivalry game. For The 2016 Liberty Lake Relay for Life will will be awarded to the top three winners. Liberty Lake SCOPE 6:30 p.m. on the first more: www.cvsd.org host a kick-off meeting Jan. 21 from 6:30 to For rules and details, click www.liber- Wednesday of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Jan. 24 | Futsal Fest Adult Tournament 8 p.m. at Liberty Lake Elementary School, tylakesplash.com/special/photo_contest. Country Vista Drive 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 asp. 23606 E. Boone Ave. Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District E. Cataldo Ave. There are divisions for men, women and coeds, as well as high school, board 4 p.m. on the second Monday of each The public is invited for an evening of Public invited to under 30 and over 30 players. Cost is $175 per month, 22510 E. Mission Ave. food, music, games, prizes and more to pre- annual lakes conference team if registered by Jan. 4 ($200 after this pare for the actual Relay event on June 4 at The 15th annual Regional Lakes Confer- date). For more: www.hubsportscenter.org Liberty Lake Elementary. HEALTH & RECREATION ence will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 6 at Jan. 27 | Battle of the Bone Wrestling For more, contact Kevin Johnson at lib- Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Jan. 1 | Riverview Little League 7 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd [email protected] or Taylor Johnson Greene St. registration opens Register online to play Ave., Spokane Valley. U-Hi will host this rivalry at 242-8303 or [email protected]. baseball in the Valley area. For more: www. wrestling tournament versus Central Valley. Jeremy Jenkins, Liberty Lake Sewer and riverviewlittleleague.com For more: www.cvsd.org Water District lake protection manager, is Residential info sought Jan. 3 | Frost Fest Volleyball 8:30 a.m. serving as conference organizer. Topics cov- Recurring for Liberty Lake Guide ered at this free conference will include stu- to 4:30 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. The Liberty Lake Guide is currently solic- dent research, state programs, local stew- Cataldo Ave. Scrimmage other U12, U14 and KidFIT Spokane HUB Sports Center, 19619 iting residential information to be included U16 teams. Cost is $100 per team. For more: E. Cataldo Ave. This children’s movement and ardship and invasive plants and animals. fitness program offers classes in dance (ballet, in the 2016 book. Listings typically include www.hubsportscenter.org To register or for more, call 922-5443 or tap, jazz, hip hop), gymnastics and cheerleading last and first name, address and residential visit lakesconference.libertylake.org. Jan. 8 | Warrior Camp MMA Event for girls and boys ages three and older. For phone number. 7 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo more: 953-7501 or www.kidfitspokane.com GraceSon hosts fundraiser Ave. The cost of admission for these live Residents who are new to the area or MMA Cage Fights is $20-30. Tickets can be Windermere marathon registration who have recently changed their address or GraceSon Housing, an organization that purchased at Warrior Camp, 5027 E. Trent in open Registration for the June 5 marathon phone number are encouraged to email the provides housing and hope to teens moms Spokane. For more: www.warriorcampfitness. or half marathon from the Valley area to correct information to [email protected] and their children, is holding a semi-formal com Spokane is open. Cost is $80 for marathon to guarantee inclusion in the annual pub- event 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Spokane Con- and $75 for half marathon; prices will increase lication. Those who have submitted infor- vention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Jan. 9-10 | Spokane Health & Fitness after Jan. 31. To register or for more: www. mation for past directories are encouraged Liberty Lake resident Holly Haneke is the Expo 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sat.) and 10 a.m. to windermeremarathon.com executive director of the non-profit. 4 p.m. (Sun.), Spokane County Fair & Expo to confirm their information for the 2016 Center, 404 N. Havana, Spokane Valley. HUB Sports Center 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. directory. The fundraiser is described as a beauti- This expo will provide free classes, health Various activities and events occur throughout The Guide purchases listings from local ful, bright evening with dinner, music and tests, samples and more. Admission, which the week including: phone providers, but residents have the op- dancing. Semi-formal, bright attire is re- is good all weekend, is $8 for adults and • Badminton open gym: 7 to 9 p.m. Tues., $5/ tion of requesting their information not be quested. Tickets cost $75 per person, $600 $4 for kids ages 6 to 12. For more: www. person included by emailing [email protected] for a table of eight of $750 or a table of 10. spokanehealthfitexpo.com • Basketball open gym: Noon to 1 p.m. Tues. by Jan. 15. To register online, visit http://graceson- Jan. 9 | Elks National Hoop Shoot and Thurs., $4/person 3 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Photo contest entries due housing.ejoinme.org/BNOH. • Pickleball drop-in: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Mon. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Kids between through Thurs.; 7 to 9 p.m. Sun. $2/seniors The Liberty Lake Guide is looking for Tickets on sale for dance the ages of 8 and 13 are invited to show ($4/non-seniors) photos that convey what makes Liberty Tickets are on sale for the 11th annual their skills at the free throw line. The contest sponsored by the Elks is open to boys • Table Tennis: 7 to 9:30 p.m., Mon. and Lake a unique place to live for its annual Father Daughter Dance to be held 7 to 9 Wed.; $3/player photo contest. The deadline to enter this p.m. March 5 at CenterPlace Regional Event and girls. Contestants are asked to arrive contest is Jan. 15. 30 minutes prior to the event to register. • Classes including Keno Karate, Modern Center in Spokane Valley. Contestants who win the National title at the Farang-Mu Sul, Wing Chun Kung Fun and Whether it's a breathtaking outdoor Presented by Liberty Lake Kiwanis and National Finals will have their names inscribed Zumba Aerobics. See website for cost and scene or a beautiful shot of residents gath- the city of Spokane Valley, the theme is En- in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of times. ering at a local event, shutterbugs are asked chanted Evening in Oz. Tickets are $45 per Fame. For more: www.elks.org/hoopshoot to submit images capturing the essence of father/daughter couple and $20 for each ad- All calendar listings were provided to or gathered Jan. 10, 24, 31 | Evergreen Region by Splash staff. If you would like your event the community. Selected images will be fea- ditional daughter. Volleyball Tournament HUB Sports considered for the community calendar, please tured in the 2016 Liberty Lake Guide. To purchase tickets, call 688-0300 or visit Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. For more: www. submit information by the 15th of the month to Amateur or professional photographers www.spokanevalley.org/recreation. hubsportscenter.org [email protected]. The Splash LIBRARY JANUARY 2016 • 19 Book Review Volunteers keep library DOWNTON Author helps kids ABBEY functioning smoothly PARTY By Tammy Kimberley new century and technology aspect. method SPLASH STAFF WRITER They brought in tablets for children in By Jandy Humble Have you ever wondered how the Lib- our section. I’ve always liked the library, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 LIBERTY LAKE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY explore scientific erty Lake Municipal Library staff keeps and I just love being around the children. Celebrate the last season In Mara Rockcliff’s “Mesmerized: How the shelves stocked with books in their Cindy Jonz, 69, of Downton Abbey! Share Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled appropriate places? Or how they find time volunteering since 2011 All of France,” Ben Franklin journeys to to decorate for the holidays or prepare ac- your love of the show France to seek their help for the American tivities for the children’s department? Why did you decide to volunteer at the with likeminded fans, get library? Revolution. While The simple answer is that they don’t do wonderful movie and book there, he finds it alone. The work of volunteers is critical I am a retired school teacher—I taught suggestions to sustain you France abuzz by to the running of the library, said Adult seventh grade English for 32 years—so once the show ends and the work of Dr. Services Librarian Shardè Mills. books and reading will always be impor- play Downton Abbey Mesmer and his tant to me. I thought about what I wanted games, including trivia. magic wand. Dr. “We have a smaller library staff and re- to do, besides spend time with my grand- Enter to win a copy of Mesmer is able to ally depend on the volunteers to help us kids, and how I wanted to give of my time cure everyone’s maintain the library,” Mills said. “We go to the community. season 6 when it comes through so many books on a daily basis, out Jan. 26. Registration ailments. How What tasks are you responsible for? does he do it? Will Ben Franklin be able to the time and energy that goes into putting required at https://goo.gl/ figure it out? them back on the shelves is considerable. A lot of everything. When I started, it tmwC4X or call 232-2510. We depend on our volunteers to keep us was mainly shelving books. I also found Through a captivating plot and brilliant running smoothly.” that I could help parents or middle- illustrations by Iacopo Bruno that draw you The library currently has about 10 reg- school children find books of interest, LAUNCH INTO 2016 in, Rockcliff teaches children about history, because of my teaching field. I can also science and the powers of the human mind. ular volunteers who help repair broken items and assist with projects in addi- check in books. Because Liberty Lake is AT YOUR LIBRARY! Geared toward those in grades 2-5, readers part of larger consortium, there are peo- are sure to be as mesmerized as the charac- tion to shelving books. Some know every book in the children’s department and ple who put holds on books in our system Budgeting 101 ters in Rockcliff ’s book. This is a new book — we have to check those in and make 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at the library, so come check it out! help keep it clean and organized, which Mills said can be quite an endeavor. Many sure they get to the right library. I help This STCU workshop will help you Jandy Humble is youth services librarian of the volunteers are committed to com- prepare for parties or special events — take control of your financial life at Liberty Lake Municipal Library. ing in weekly and providing special help whatever is coming up. with a simple, effective budgeting when big events arise. What do you appreciate most about the plan that covers the importance of financial goals, five steps to The Splash recently caught up with library? Library Briefs a successful spending plan, three library volunteers to ask three ques- I’ve been impressed from day one with Reading Program starts Jan. 12 managing your plan and setting tions about why volunteering is reward- the staff. All of the staff are so well-trained goals to put your plan into action. The library’s Winter Reading Program ing… and how more help is always need- on the use of the computers, very knowl- begins Jan. 12 and runs through Feb. 27. ed. edgeable and friendly. They are wonder- ful people, very community-oriented. Gut Health Workshop: Open to readers of all ages, one complet- Kristie Garner, 68, ed book equals one entry slip eligible for volunteering since 2009 Madison Flint, 16, A Three-Part Series prizes. More information will be available volunteering since 2013 Learn how food affects our health, at the library the beginning of January. Why did you decide to volunteer at the how to improve your immune library? Why did you decide to volunteer at the system and how to make healthier Calling all tweens and teens I love children. I had worked in the library? food choices. Classes build upon Interested in joining a tween or teen book CV district as a teacher’s aide for kids As part of Central Valley High School one another with time between to club? Or are you in need of volunteer hours with special needs, from preschool all the requirements, students have to volun- practice and implement changes. and willing to plan fun events for teens in way through age 21. On the day that the teer for community service hours. I was Come to all classes or a select the community? library was moving to its current loca- looking for a local place to serve. I vol- few, beneficial for all! Ages 12 and up can sign up for the book tion, I went down and said I wanted to unteered in libraries in elementary and help. They needed the shelves cleaned off, middle school so I thought it would be a Session 1 – Food/Body Connection: club at http://goo.gl/forms/nTSCvjmPEX or “When the Outside Meets the Inside” so I spent eight hours for five days clean- good fit for me. submit information to volunteer at http:// 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 14 goo.gl/forms/x9Q8fVhgT4. For more, con- ing them. I physically helped them put What tasks are you responsible for? together the children’s section, and that’s tact Jandy Humble, youth services librarian. I shelve books or help patrons find Session 2 – Gut Connection: where I’ve been ever since. “You Are What You Can Digest” Coming up in February… books they’re looking for. I can also pull What tasks are you responsible for? holds. If they come up to me and ask to 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 4 The library is looking forward to a fabu- I’m old but I’m strong and limber. I find a book on any topic, I can direct lous series of events in February, including: Session 3 – “Create Health decorate for the holidays with another them to where they should look for it. I with Real Food” • Valentine’s Day card-making activity, volunteer. I also prepare projects for the can pretty much find anything there. 6 to 7 p.m. March 10 Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. Kids ages five and up are kids to do. If they decide to add more What do you appreciate most about the invited to create personalized cards. bins in the children’s section, I do it. If library? they don’t have projects for me, then my • Book exchange, Feb. 11, 4 to 6 p.m. In I appreciate the environment, and I celebration of International Give a Book job in my mind is to try to get my hands on every solitary book every week. like to help other people. Also, the staff Day, the library is hosting an exchange of is great. You don’t have to commit crazy newer, undamaged books. What do you appreciate most about the amounts of time—even a little bit helps. www.libertylakewa.gov/library library? • Movie night featuring “Hotel Transylva- They can always use help shelving books, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Liberty Lake • 232-2510 nia 2” (PG), Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. The staff tries so hard to get into the plus it’s really fun. 20 • JANUARY 2016 LOCAL LENS The Splash Splash Travels Shutterbug Snapshots

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Michael Hassett recently shot several local wildlife photos (clockwise from above): An otter eating a fish caught in a frozen Saltese Flats pond; a cedar waxwing on a snowy day; a northern harrier (also known as a SUBMITTED PHOTOS marsh hawk) hunting in Saltese Flats; and a mountain chickadee along Clockwise from above: the Liberty Lake trail. Adam and Robyn Zahand took The Splash along on a summer trip to Scotland and Ireland where they visited the Bunratty Castle in Ireland. David and Carol Johns and Lane and Joni Hubbard packed The Splash when they traveled to Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, Bahamas. They were there to cheer on the Gonzaga Bulldogs at the Battle 4 Atlantis. Shane Brickner poses with his friend, Kevin, and The Splash while in San Francisco cage diving for great white sharks. HUB celebrates 1,000,000

The HUB staff welcomed their one mil- lionth patron, seventh grader Alexys Deatherage, on Nov. 21. SUBMITTED PHOTO McCaslin visits Pioneer School LOCAL LENS

Share your snapshots Fourth District for The Splash’s photo State Repre- page. Email photos@ sentative Bob libertylakesplash.com with McCaslin vis- scenes from around town, ited Pioneer Amber Englehardt School recent- shared photos of community events and ly to discuss her cats, Bella and Splash Travels. citizenship. Noir, getting into the SUBMITTED PHOTO Christmas spirit. The Splash JANUARY 2016 • 21 LOCAL LENS Boo Ball champs These are a few of The 5th grade boys championship trophy in Spokane AAU’s Novem- your favorite things … ber Boo Ball Tournament was captured by the SHARE FAVORITES • HONOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS • ENTER TO WIN No Mercy Ballers team. Pictured are coach Fred Our annual publication, the 2016 Liberty Lake Guide, Miller, Jalen King, Scotty is landing April 2016, and we want to incorporate your favorites into Hocking, Eli Williams, this year’s publication. How can you be involved? Dakota Means, Jamil Miller, Kohlby Sorweide, STEP 1: Isaac Richardson, Max Allen and coach Tommy Choose at least 10 of the categories below, and send in your “favorites” Williams (Liberty Lake (and, as much as you are able, WHY they are your favorites) to resident highlighted in [email protected] by Jan. 15. bold). You can also mail your entry to PO Box 363, Liberty Lake WA 99019, or fill out the survey at www.libertylakesplash.com/surveys, if you prefer. And yes, you can answer all 20 if you want to, you overachiever!) The 6th grade boys STEP 2: NBC Stars team took home the AAU Boo Ball Look for your answers to be interspersed throughout the new 2016 Championship in their Liberty Lake Guide. (Hint: This is a great way to give a public “tip of the age division. Pictured cap” to local people and other standouts. We plan to cram as many are Trey Arland, Dayton “favorites” into the publication as possible.) Wells, Joey Neer, Tayshawn Colvin, Tyler STEP 3: Mumm, Dylan Darling, Braden Schmidt and Include your name, city of residence, email address and phone number Ryan Griego. with your entry, as each person who responds by the deadline is entered SUBMITTED PHOTOS to win a $100 gift card to a local business of your choice. (That’s a lotta lattes — or whatever you choose to spend the dough on.) Winner will be contacted by Feb. 1.

• Photographers We will only use your phone number or email address to contact you if you (amateur or win the drawing — they will not be shared or reproduced publicly. professional) age

16 years and older are eligible to enter. My local favorites: LIBERTY LAKE • Deadline is 1. Neighbor January 15, 2016. 2. Teacher The Guide Prizes will be 3. Nonprofit or community organization awarded to the top three winners. 4. Community member or volunteer 5. Business person or employee • Visit www.liberty- 6. Medical/dental care provider lakesplash.com for a complete set of 7. Government official or employee rules. 8. Event 9. Business 10. Place to be pampered 11. Coffee shop order Cover design is for sample We are looking for photos that convey purposes only what makes Liberty Lake a unique place 12. Thing to order at a nearby restaurant to live for our sixth annual photography 13. Hike contest. Whether they capture the beautiful 14. Running route (or bicycling route) landscape, the bustling activities or the 15. Natural landmark or scene varying seasons, we’re asking photographers 16. Place to play (park, recreation area, golf course, etc.) to share photos that communicate the 17. Exercise amenity (a place, partner or thing) essence the community. 18. Lake activity Peridot Publishing The winner’s photo, along with other of Liberty Lake 19. Item of local trivia or nostalgia selected images, will be featured inside the is sponsoring 20. Thing about living here this contest. newly rebranded 2016 Liberty Lake Guide. By sharing your favorites with us, you acknowledge that your name Prizes will be awarded as well, so be sure to [email protected] and favorites may be published in our 2016 Liberty Lake Guide. shoot and share local photos with the Guide! 22 • JANUARY 2016 HISTORY The Splash Remembering JFK insider’s Liberty Lake visits came a household name, recognized ev- in the White House. Now he had to be Pierre and Nancy again visited in the Pierre Salinger's White erywhere. When Pierre and Nancy paid within contact of the President at all times. summers of 1962 and 1963, but their visit House role scored phone our family a visit in the summer of 1961, My father, Harper Joy, treasured his time for the Joy family reunion in August 1963 he could no longer arrive or depart with- at the lake as his private refuge from the was to be his last. The terrible events of for the Joy family cabin out arousing the eager curiosity of just pressures of business, and he steadfastly Nov. 22, 1963, changed everything for my about everyone. Pierre was always jovial refused to have a telephone installed. We brother-in-law. He remained on as Presi- By Edward Joy and friendly and became well known to are talking about a rotary-dial landline dent Lyndon B. Johnson’s press secretary LIBERTY LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY many Liberty Lake residents. He could of- here! That would never do for the Presi- for a few unhappy months, and after an unsuccessful run for a vacant U.S. Senate Pierre Salinger, President John F. Ken- ten be seen on our sandy beach taking a dent’s press secretary. A precondition for Pierre’s visit to the Joy family cabin in Au- seat in California in 1964, he left the po- nedy’s press secretary, first visited Liberty swim, playing a round of golf at the origi- gust 1961 was that a private line phone litical arena and returned to his first voca- Lake in the summer of 1956 and married nal Liberty Lake course, or holding forth be installed. Dad reluctantly agreed but tions: journalism and writing. my sister, Nancy, in June 1957. He made with a political discussion, often with cigar insisted that he would have the phone re- several subsequent visits to our cabin prior in hand. moved immediately after the visit. Ironi- Edward Joy is the youngest child of Harp- to Kennedy’s election in November 1960. To our family, he seemed just like the cally, the Joy family, including Dad, quick- er and Dorothy Joy. He grew up spending The election changed my brother-in- Pierre we had known before the election ly became accustomed to having a phone summers at his family’s cabin along Wic- law’s life. Overnight, Pierre Salinger be- but now with a vitally important position and it never was removed! omico Beach at Liberty Lake.

Pierre Salinger was the press secretary for President John F. Kennedy. Salinger spoke with the 35th U.S. president most every morning and night and served in his administration from January 1961 until Kennedy’s assassination in November 1963. The two are shown together in this circa 1962 photo.

Pierre Salinger enjoys some Pierre Salinger’s U.S. Senate solitude on the porch of the run was the subject of this Joy family lake cabin during a Time Magazine cover story PHOTOS COURTESY OF LIBERTY LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1961 visit to Liberty Lake. from Oct. 16, 1964. Pierre Salinger enjoys time with sons Marc, left, 11, and Stephen, 8, in front of the Joys’ Liberty Lake cabin in this 1961 photo. The Splash BUSINESS/SPORTS JANUARY 2016 • 23 In Biz Sports Briefs Fieldhouse Pizza to open soon people to regional positions that oversee Fieldhouse Pizza and Tap House is sched- multiple STCU branch locations. uled to open in January at 1235 N. Liberty Brandy Schloss oversees STCU’s Moran Lake Road. The restaurant will serve pizza, Prairie, South and Cheney branch loca- pasta, sandwiches, soups and salads and tions. A 10-year employee, Schloss previ- will also have a full service bar including a ously managed the STCU’s South Branch selection of wines and rotating local beers and is working on her bachelor’s degree. on tap. She volunteers with Reach for the Future, which helps students prepare and pay for Spokane-based Nelson+Phelps Hospital- post-secondary education. ity Inc. began remodeling the 5,000-square- foot space last summer to accommodate A 17-year STCU employee, Lisa Chit- dining for families and sports teams. The wood oversees STCU’s South Valley, Val- new location will employ approximately 20 ley and Liberty Lake branch locations af- to 30 people, according to owner Liz Nel- ter previously managed the credit union’s son. North Branch. Chitwood holds as associ- ate’s degree from North Idaho College and The company’s original Fieldhouse a bachelor’s in finance from the University SUBMITTED PHOTO restaurant is located at 4423 W. Welles- of Idaho. Sarah Nicholls posed with Olympian ley on Spokane’s north side. Owned by Nikki Butler oversees STCU’s Indian Missy Franklin during the AT&T Winter Liz and Curt Nelson and Todd Phelps, National Swimming Championships. Nelson+Phelps Hospitality began in 2006 Trail, North and Northtown Square branch locations. A 10-year employee, Butler previ- and also owns and operates Steelhead Bar Nicholls competes and Grille, Selkirk Pizza and Tap House, ously managed the Northtown Square loca- Morty’s Tap and Grille and The Beryl Sea- tion. She holds an associate’s degree and is in national meet food and Steakhouse. working on a bachelor’s degree. Butler also Sarah Nicholls, a Central Valley High volunteers with Reach for the Future. School sophomore and member of the SUBMITTED PHOTO Yoke’s comes to LL Jon Holland joined STCU in July and Coeur d’Alene Area Swim Team, com- Yoke’s Foods, Inc., recently announced it oversees STCU’s Hutton, Downtown and peted at the AT&T Winter National Lucas Kinney and Russell Kinney show the acquired the store lease and certain assets U-District branch locations. He has a bach- Swimming Championships in Federal medals they won at a speedskating competi- tion held Thanksgiving weekend in Tacoma. from Haggen Holdings, LLC, for the loca- elor’s degree from Boise State University Way in early December. She qualified for tion at 1233 North Liberty Lake Road. The and previously worked as Alaska USA Fed- this meet as a 15-year-old, making her acquisition closed Dec. 8. eral Credit Union. The U.S. Army veteran one of the 30 youngest athletes out of the Russell wrote that the race was a cool ex- 700 swimmers in attendance. A press release said Yoke’s anticipates in- served in Operation Just Cause in Panama perience to see the best inline skaters in the vesting over $1 million over the next three and with 101st Airborne Division in the In the 100 breaststroke, her time of world. At one point, Lucas raced in a Pro- months to improve the store for the Liberty Gulf War. Holland will also oversee the 1:13.21 finished 56th overall. In the 200 Am relay race that paired him with another Lake community. Qualchan Branch, slated to open in 2016. breaststroke, she entered the meet seed- competitor in his age bracket and a profes- ed 72nd and finished 47th with a time of sional NSC skater. The Liberty Lake location will be the Family Home Care recognized 2:39.51. company’s thirteenth store. The indepen- Family Home Care was one of 13 compa- Inline Speedskating was adopted in the dent regional grocery chain is based in Spo- nies honored at the 6th annual Washington Winter Nationals attracts many of the 1980s and is considered a candidate in fu- kane and has locations in the Spokane area, Family Business Awards by Seattle Business best swimmers of all ages from around ture Olympics. Russell described the sport Tri-Cities and north Idaho. magazine in November. Family Home Care the country. Olympic gold medalists Mi- as “rollerblades on steroids,” with larger won the top spot in the midsize firm cat- chael Phelps, Missy Franklin and Nathan wheels and custom fitted boots for a much “We’re thrilled to become a part of the Adrian competed over the course of the faster ride. Liberty Lake community,” Yoke’s Fresh egory. three day meet against dozens of other This father and son duo practices with Market CEO John Bole said. “We are com- “We are deeply honored to be recognized Olympians, as well as several Division mitted to the communities in which we live for the work we have done to create a com- the Coeur d’Alene Inline Speedskating One university teams including Stanford Team located at the Skate Plaza roller rink and work, and we are proud to be 100 per- pany that is founded on the value of family and Michigan. cent employee-owned.” and lives family values,” said Jeff Wiberg, in Coeur d’Alene. Staffing for the Liberty Lake store will -oc president and CEO. “Being in a family busi- Free throw contest cur in early 2016. Updates will be posted ness is challenging; we are pleased that the to be held at CV SEE MORE SPORTS ON P. 25 beginning in mid-January on the Yoke’s systems and goals we adhere to are seen as A free throw shooting contest for boys website, www.yokesfreshmarket.com. best practice.” and girls ages 8 to 13 will be held 3 p.m. Family Home Care, 22820 E. Appleway, Jan. 9 at Central Valley High School, 821 20% OFF ALL SERVICES STCU adds regional managers has over 325 employees that serve hun- S. Sullivan Road. Those interested in (THROUGH JANUARY) STCU recently promoted or hired four dreds of clients in the Inland Northwest. showing their skills at the free throw line Get your nails ✽ Manicure ✽ Pedicure just need to show up 30 minutes early. and toes ready ✽ Full Set ✽ Shellac Gel Nine for your sunny ✽ Waxing ✽ No waiting The Elks is in its 87th year of spon- members of vacation! ✽ Walk-ins welcome the Wiberg soring the Elks Free Throw Hoop Shoot ✽ Clean, new salon ✽ family, who contest. For more, visit www.elks.org/ Gift certificates hoopshoot/. ✽ Group spa parties own Family Free bottled water and Home Care, Speedskating duo soda for customers were in at- Be entered into a tendance at claims medals drawing for an Ultra the cer- Liberty Lake residents Lucas Kinney, High Definition 4K TV! (with $50 purchase) emony that 13, and his father Russell Kinney, 57, re- honored cently competed in a speedskating com- their busi- petition in Tacoma that was held in con- 509.723.4847 ness. junction with the National Speedskating SUBMITTED PHOTO Circuit (NSC) races. 1235 North Liberty Lake Road, Suite 104 24 • JANUARY 2016 The Splash

JANUARY is an excellent time to put your home on OPINION the market. Serious buyers are looking now to move in the spring. We know that WINTER BUYERS are SERIOUS BUYERS. Don’t lose out on this Letter to the Editor winter market. Call me to see what your home is worth. I will give you a personal and professional Are you playing fair? Liberty Lube deserves praise market analysis on your home. Down load my app at www.jlsapp.com/lindatom for accurate mobile to their actions on the field, that I would It is not often that I recognize a information on any smart phone. No obligation. not prejudge them whatsoever. I would business. But when a local business You can see what any home is listed for in any area be looking for them to perform at their excels at what they do, I feel compelled – just touch on the locator. By Steve Wilson very best within the rules of our game. to recognize them. Liberty Lube is one SPLASH GUEST COLUMN We parted ways with a handshake and a such business among many great local Linda Tomulty, Broker smile. stores here in Liberty Lake. 509-859-7455 The Arizona Cardinals kicked off that I always take my vehicles to my day ... and play after play I saw these two dealership for service even when out As I pulled on my striped shirt and ad- Seahawks perform much differently than of warranty. However, one day I decid- justed my hat prior to walking onto Cen- I had witnessed on film or in the media. ed to take my 2010 Forester to Liberty VALLEY/LIBERTY LAKE turyLink Field, I was thinking about two They were encouraging and compliment- Lube and check out the local service of the players on the Seattle Seahawks ing their opponents on almost every play, and compare it to the big box mainte- football team. As a referee in the National and our game was as smooth as any game nance shops. I was really surprised at Football League, I am charged with a sin- I have officiated during my career. Very the level of service, facility and price. gle assignment: to be fair. I cannot pre- few flags were thrown, and the teams The facility is well maintained and judge anyone or any team. I must be ob- played inspired football. purpose-built. The technicians ac- cess your car via a lower bay and do a jective on every play, from the beginning Fairness always begins with the right of the game until the final gun sounds. multi-point check. The waiting room attitude toward others. Don't prejudge is clean and warm with complimen- And yet, I simply could not get these anyone until you've had an opportunity tary water, coffee and tea. Seating is two players out of my mind. The media to meet them and understand their story. comfortable and a TV is there for your Serving Liberty Lake since 1985 had spoken about them and their on-field Life will be so much better if you give distraction. issues. So I made a conscious decision others the benefit of the doubt. Residential and Office Cleaning You meet with the technician to de- to speak with them prior to the game. I cide what is to be done, they compare Licensed and Insured caught one of the player’s eyes, and he Steve Wilson, former NFL Official what lubricants were used previously, Hourly Rates came over and called his teammate with (#29), joined the National Football League and then confirm the service. If they him. The first thing I did was to encour- in 1999. Prior to that, Steve refereed for 18 find any deficiencies, they bring it to age each one of them to have their very years in major college football, which in- your attention along with cost to re- best game. I expressed how hard I knew cluded the Pac-10 Conference. He gradu- pair. In my case, they found a light they had worked this past week to pre- ated from East Valley High School and bulb not working and it cost $3 for a pare and that I had done the same thing Whitworth University. He was one of the new one. The total cost of service was to prepare myself to be at my best. first members of the PACE leadership perhaps 60 percent of a similar service I wanted them to know that even team. He wrote this as part of a series on at a dealership. though I had read many articles and the PACE character traits of the month. Where Liberty Lube really differ- heard several television stories relating The trait for January is “fairness.” entiates itself from other “quick” lube stations is their commitment to ser- vice, pricing and no misleading main- Editorial Cartoon tenance issues or scare tactics. This is a big deal and I am so proud to have them here in Liberty Lake. Liberty Lube performed head and shoulders above other vehicle service providers and they captured my future business. And fellas, I would have no hesitation sending my better half, who is less mechanically inclined, to have her ve- hicles serviced with no hesitation! (No offense intended for the mechanically- Liberty Lake residents: inclined ladies out there!) Are you new to the area? Have you moved recently Tom Henderson Liberty Lake or changed your home phone number? To make sure you’re listed correctly in the 2016 Liberty Lake About the Opinion Page Guide (formerly known The Splash opinion page is intended to be a community forum for discussing local issues. as the Liberty Lake www.libertylakesplash.com Please interact with us by sending a letter to Community Directory), the editor or Liberty Lake Voices guest column email your residential for consideration. 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Volume 18, Issue 1 CV basketball Love The Splash? EDITOR/PUBLISHER Josh Johnson [email protected] off to hot start Support our partners. GENERAL MANAGER Tammy Kimberley [email protected] The Splash is committed to “informing, connecting and inspiring” Liberty Lake GRAPHICS EDITOR Sarah Burk through excellent community journalism. We can’t do it at all without you, our [email protected] readers, and we can’t do it for long without support from our advertisers. Please CIRCULATION Dean Byrns By Mike Vlahovich thank our business partners and look to them when offering your patronage. Stefanie Byrns SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR Mike Wiykovics You’d likely have to go back to the infan- [email protected] cy of high school girls basketball to read a Our sincere appreciation to the following businesses for their CONTRIBUTORS dominant individual stat line like this. foundational partnerships with The Splash and its partner publications: Craig Howard, Edward Joy, Mike Vlahovich Central Valley sophomore Lexie Hull scored 39 of her team’s 49 points in the On the cover: Bears 14-point victory over rival University. Splash design concept by Sarah Burk Hull was averaging 24 points per game, About nearly 40 percent of the team total, as CV The Liberty Lake Splash jumped off to a 4-0 start. Going into Christ- 23403 E. Mission Avenue, Suite 102 mas break, they had extended that to a 7-0 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 start, including a victory against another Phone: 242-7752; Fax: 927-2190 top league contender, Lewis and Clark, on www.libertylakesplash.com Dec. 19. The Splash is published monthly by or before the first of each month. It is distributed free of charge Both the Bears girls and boys teams were to every business and home in the greater Liberty predicted to be the Greater Spokane League Lake area. Additional copies are located at drop- favorites. The senior-dominated boys stum- off locations in Liberty Lake and Otis Orchards. bled a bit early, losing at Gonzaga Prep 68- 51, but had consistent double figures effort by Cameron Tucker and Josh Thomas and an added lift from Ryan Rehkow through their first four games. Thomas was averaging 15.5 points per game and Tucker 12.0 through four games. Submitted materials CV stood at 5-2 heading into the holiday Announcements, obituaries, letters to the editor hiatus. and story ideas are encouraged. Submit them in writing to [email protected] or bring Wrestlers hit the mats them by The Splash office. Submissions should be Central Valley wrestlers had a successful received by the 15th of the month for best chance start under new coach Shaun Williams. of publication in the following month’s Splash. The Bears opened the league season with Subscriptions a pair of dominant wins over Ferris and Clark’s Tire and Automotive • Family Medicine/Healthy Living Liberty Lake Liberty Lake residents receive a complimentary Gonzaga Prep and placed third in the In- copy each month. Subscriptions for U.S. postal land Empire Classic, hosted by the Bears. addresses outside of the 99019 ZIP code cost Greenstone • Liberty Lake Family Dentistry • Liberty Lake Orthodontics $12 for 12 issues. Send a check and subscription The Bears had individual champions in address to P.O. Box 363, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. Bryson Beard and Braeden Orrino, the Liberty Lube • Post Falls Family Dental • Spokane County Library District Subscriptions must be received by the 15th of the latter winning his 145-pound weight class month in order for the subscription to begin with Thrivent Financial • Weishaar, Sue Weishaar D.D.S. the issue printed the end of that month. by pin in the third round. Christian Hill at 120 pounds and Wyatt Whickam at 285 Correction policy finished second. The Splash strives for accuracy in all content. Errors should be reported immediately to 242- Other placers were Zach Stratton (170) 7752 or by email to editor@libertylakesplash. third, Bridger Beard and Gage Connole Index of advertisers com. Confirmed factual errors will be corrected on fourth and fifth (138), and Tyrell Sims Following are the local advertisers in this this page in the issue following their discovery. (113) fifth. issue of The Splash. Advertising information Youth is served Amaculate Housekeeping 24 GraceSon Housing Foundation 13 Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District 11 Display ad copy and camera-ready ads are due by Anne’s Nails 23 John L Scott - Linda Tomulty 24 Ott Knott Used Golf Carts 6 Central Valley’s gymnastics team is Anytime Fitness 17 John L Scott - Pam Fredrick 7 Riverview Little League 17 5 p.m. on the 15th of the month for the following Avista Utilities 8 KiDDS Dental 7 S&L Handyman 10 month’s issue. Call 242-7752 for more information. young, but it didn’t stop them from opening Banner Furnace & Fuel 8 Kiwanis of Liberty Lake 3 Sayre Sayre & Fossum 15 the season with victory over Mt. Spokane, Casey Family Dental 13 Lakeside Vision PLLC 10 Simonds Dental Group 28 Advertising integrity University, Cheney and Lewis and Clark. Central Valley Theatre 7 Liberty Lake Athletic Club 4 Spokane Health & Fitness Expo 9 Inaccurate or deceptive advertising is never Clark’s Tire & Automotive 3 Liberty Lake Community Theatre 18 Stearns Home Loans 5 knowingly accepted. Complaints about advertisers There are only three seniors on the Bears Coldwell Banker - Rob Brickett 13 Liberty Lake EyeCare Center 3 Thrivent Financial 12 should be made in writing to the Better Business Exercise Institute 10 Liberty Lake Family Dentistry 5 Weishaar, Sue Weishaar D.D.S. 10 team, including state placing veteran McK- Family Medicine Liberty Lake 16 Liberty Lake Municipal Library 19 Bureau and to [email protected]. inzie Carter, Savannah Folsom and Beth- Friends of Pavillion Park 28 Liberty Lake Orthodontics 16 Service Directory 26 The Splash is not responsible for the content of or claims made in ads. any Gehrett, and no juniors. 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Friends Of Pavillion Park

Liberty17th Lake Annual Holiday Ball Friends of Pavillion Park would like to send a THANK YOU to you, the Liberty Lake Community for your continued support of this year's Holiday Ball. It was a fantastic, event that further strengthens the mission of FOPP. We are energized by your generosity and are excited to get working on our events calendar for 2016!

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