PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage Paid Permit #017 ZIP CODE 99019 The future of your newspaper Steps toward a more innovative, investigative and imaginative Splash PAGE 6 A COURSE FOR NOT A STINKY HEROES: Liberty Lake RESULT: CV claims pair man aims to honor of wins over rival, plus military members at coveted spirit shoe; community parks P. 2 photos, P. 10-11 INSIDE: 2 • Jan. 24, 2013 The Splash Start the New Year off with a resolution that you are PROFILES sure to keep ... better vision! Come see us for a comprehensive exam that will better your outlook on 2013, literally. Bob Wiese relaxes near the spot where the first installment of ENJOY 30% OFF A FRAME the Fallen Heroes Circuit Course Some restrictions apply is set to be constructed this spring at Rocky Hill Park. 509.927.2020 M|Tu|W|F 8-5 22106 E. Country Vista Drive, Ste A • Liberty Lake, WA Th 10-7 www.lakesidevisionlibertylake.net Closed Sat & Sun Boys & Girls Soccer League Ages 4yrs - 6th Grade Registration ends Feb. 24th Games start March 30 - May 18 Register Now! www.valleyreallife.org (Click on Kids, then on Upward Soccer) 509-990-6762 SPLASH PHOTO BY CRAIG HOWARD Valiant LIBERTY LAKE KIWANIS AND K-KIDS PROUDLY PRESENT THE 8TH ANNUAL BOB WIESE Age Father Daughter Dance 2013 veteran 38 Family Wife, Angela, and two children Wiese spearheads Education Bachelor’s degree in business Fallen Heroes project administration and management from the bon University of Phoenix appetit at community parks Best part about living in Liberty Lake By Craig Howard The proximity to so many outdoor activities Saturday, March 2nd 7pm - 9pm SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR What do you miss most about being Doors open at 6:30pm in the military? CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Bob Wiese served in the U.S. Marine The camaraderie Corps during a time of peace — now he 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley Favorite food wants to make sure that those soldiers Carne asada Area Wide Event • All Communities Welcome who saw combat and made the ultimate Semi-Formal Attire is Recommended ooh Interests in high school sacrifice on behalf of their country are la la not forgotten. Rodeo, football Tickets: $20 per person, Most interesting place you’ve $25 per person after Feb. 25th Wiese is the driving force behind a visited project called the “Fallen Heroes Circuit Includes: long-stem rose, favors & refreshments! Okinawa, Japan bonjour! Course,” an outdoor exercise feature that Raffle tickets $1.00 each Photo packages available by Dorian Studio would be installed at various city-owned Music by Party Starters properties in Liberty Lake, including freedoms and the sacrifices other people Rocky Hill Park and Pavillion Park. The made. Part of the idea behind the Fallen Heroes Circuit Course is to educate peo- to purchase tickets: course will eventually occupy space at a VISIT: quintet of venues, span a five-mile loop ple about those sacrifices. It helps you re- libertylakekiwanis.org and honor each respective branch of spect life and respect others. Life’s not all to register and pay through PayPal the military — Air Force, Army, Coast about yourself.” OR MAIL A CHECK TO: Guard, Marines and Navy. Along with those who have died in the Kiwanis LL Father Daughter Dance, line of duty, Wiese also wants to raise PO Box 384, Liberty Lake, WA 99019 “There’s nothing I cherish more than the freedoms we have in this country,” awareness for veterans dealing with the FOR QUESTIONS CALL: said Wiese, a resident of Liberty Lake effects of battle, from post-traumatic Pat 979-6652 or Linda 951-3573 since 2005. “I think it’s important to learn stress disorder to depression. He talks the history of what it took to get us those See VETERAN, page 13 The Splash Jan. 24, 2013 • 3 4 • Jan. 24, 2013 COMMUNITY The Splash Calendar of events Volume 15, Issue 4 COMMUNITY Liberty Lake Municipal Library 23123 E. brary, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Join Spokane Teach- EDITOR/PUBLISHER Josh Johnson Mission Avenue. 10:15 a.m. Fridays, baby lapsit ers Credit Union experts at this free workshop [email protected] Jan. 28 | Winter Carnival 5 to 7 p.m., Liberty story time; 11 a.m. Friday, toddler/preschool story to learn about gaining control of your finances Lake Elementary School, 23606 E. Boone Ave. time and songs; 1 p.m. Fridays, story time and and starting along the path to prosperity. A light, GENERAL MANAGER Tammy Kimberley Sponsored by the Liberty Lake Youth Commission, [email protected] crafts for preschoolers; 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, complimentary dinner will be provided. For more: the money raised at this family event will benefit Knitting Club; 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, computer www.stcu.org/workshops or 344-2202 SeNIOR ACCOUNT Janet Pier the Liberty Lake Municipal Library. Admission is classes; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Jan. 26 | Gem of the Valley Gala 6 p.m. EXECUTIVE [email protected] $3 or a gently used book. toddler/preschool story time. For more: 232-2510 Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Rd., Spo- ACCOUNT Cindy Esch Feb. 8 | Van Gogh and Merlot painting Liberty Lake Toastmasters 5:45 to 7 p.m. kane Valley. Hosted by the Greater Spokane Valley EXECUTIVE [email protected] event 6:30 p.m., Twisp Café and Coffee House, Wednesdays at the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water Chamber, this semi-formal event includes dinner, 23505 E. Appleway. Instruction, supplies, ap- District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. For more: silent auction and a celebration of two outstand- GRAPHICS EDITOR Sarah Burk petizers and one glass of wine are all included 208-765-8657 ing Businesses of the Year, Entrepreneur of the [email protected] for $45 in this fundraiser for Friends of Liberty Year, Chamber Member Volunteer, Ambassador Senior Lunch programs 11 a.m. Mondays OFFICE MANAGER Kelli Dexter Lake Library. Sign up at Twisp, or for more info: of the Year, District Educators of the Year and the and Wednesdays at Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 [email protected] 474-9146 Harry E. Nelson Citizen of the Year. Tickets: $55 E. Country Vista Drive, and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, March 2 | “Evening in Paris” Father each or $600 for table of 8. For more: 534-9142 or CIRCULATION Mike Wiykovics Thursdays and Fridays at Talon Hills Senior Com- [email protected] [email protected] Daughter Dance 7 to 9 p.m. Save the date for plex, 24950 E. Hawkstone Loop. Seniors age 60 this 8th annual event sponsored by the Liberty and older invited; recommended donation $3.50. Feb. 9 | 12th Annual Eastern Washington On the cover: Lake Kiwanis and K-Kids. Advance tickets go on / North Idaho Regional Lakes Conference Splash design by Sarah Burk sale Jan. 24 for $20 per person (if purchased by MUSIC & THE ARTS 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spokane Community College Lair Feb. 25). For more: www.libertylakekiwanis.org - Student Union Building, 1810 N. Greene Street, About Jan. 14 through March 15 | Spokane The Liberty Lake Splash Spokane. RSVP by January 31. To RSVP or for 2310 N. Molter Road, Suite 305 Recurring Valley Camera Club photography exhibit more: [email protected] or 922-5443 ext. 230 Center Place, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Liberty Lake, WA 99019 Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal Phone: 242-7752; Fax: 927-2190 Valley. On display Monday through Friday in the Recurring www.libertylakesplash.com Library 6 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month, reception area, the free exhibit is a collection of 23123 E. Mission Ave. Central Valley School Board 6:30 p.m. on The Splash is published weekly on Thursdays and color and monochrome photographs from mem- bers of the club. For more: 924-9754 the second and fourth Mondays of each month, is distributed free of charge to every business Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake 6:45 a.m. CVSD administration building, 19307 E. Cataldo, and residence in the greater Liberty Lake area. Wednesdays, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22510 E. Feb. 22 | Custer’s Grass Band concert 7:30 Spokane Valley Additional copies are located at more than 140 Country Vista Drive. For more: www.libertylakeki- p.m., Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. Wil- drop-off locations in Liberty Lake and Otis Orchards. wanis.org liam St., Post Falls. This Spokane-based bluegrass Liberty Lake City Council 7 p.m. on the first band features Liberty Lake resident Bob Asbury. and third Tuesdays of each month, City Hall, Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club Noon 22710 E. Country Vista Drive Thursdays, Meadowwood Technology Campus Cost is $20 (or $15 for students). For more: 208- Liberty Room, 2100 N. Molter Road 457-8950 or www.thejacklincenter.org Liberty Lake Municipal Library Board 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, 23123 E. Liberty Lake Lions Club Noon on the second Mission Ave. and fourth Wednesday of each month, Barlow’s CIVIC & BUSINESS Submitted materials Restaurant, 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane. For Jan. 24 | Five Tools for Managing Your Liberty Lake Planning Commission 4 p.m. Announcements, obituaries, letters to the editor more: 927-2193 or [email protected] Money 5 to 6:30 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Li- on the second Wednesday of each month, City and story ideas are encouraged. Submit them in Hall, 22710 E. 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