PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage Paid Permit #017 ZIP CODE 99019 JUNE 2015 STORIES AND SCHEDULES FOR A SHOWCASE SUMMER FAMILIAR CONGRATS TO LL’S HARAMES FACE FILES TO CLASS OF 2015 (AND CHALICH) CHALLENGE FOR GRADUATES HELPS CV GIRLS COUNCIL SEAT PAGES 31-34 TO GSL TITLE PAGE 6 PAGE 43 2 • JUNE 2015 NEWS The Splash Guru of greens A Cup of Joe DeAndre a fixture of LL golf for nearly a quarter century dant fleet of golf carts. When the county began a multi-million By Craig Howard dollar renovation of the course in Septem- SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR ber 2008, DeAndre was given a stipend Kit DeAndre wants to make one thing and often found himself on the construc- clear: He has not been working as the head tion site as dirt, sand and turf shifted ex- golf professional at the Liberty Lake Golf tensively into refurbished links spanning Course since the venue opened in 1958. It over 6,600 yards. By the time the course only seems that way. reopened in May 2010, DeAndre and his team had a new irrigation system, dramat- The native of Spokane has called the ic grade changes, expanded greens and up- greens and fairways at Liberty Lake’s old- graded water and sand features. est course his home for the past 23 years, going back to 1988 when he split time The oldest of five siblings, DeAndre was raised in the Spokane Valley area and grad- between the site and the newly opened uated from Central Valley High School in MeadowWood Golf Course next door. He 1978. Growing up, golf was among a vari- learned his trade from the late Kaye Walk- ety of outdoor interests that included hik- er, a local golfing legend who qualified for ing, cycling, fishing and the unique hobby the U.S. Open in 1963 and also worked at of falconry. As a kid, DeAndre can recall both Liberty Lake locations for a time. venturing out to the county course with DeAndre oversees a staff of around 20 his parents, both avid golfers. at the Spokane County-owned site and is SPLASH PHOTO BY CRAIG HOWARD DeAndre was working at Walla Walla responsible for all golf operations as well Memorial Golf Course in 1988 when he Kit DeAndre has been the head golf professional at Liberty Lake Golf Course since 1997 and as a myriad of other aspects, including the has worked at the Spokane County-owned site since 1988. The 1978 Central Valley High driving range, concessions and an abun- See DEANDRE, page 4 School graduate also spent time at nearby MeadowWood Golf Course. ENRICHED LIVING. LASTING VALUE. the the lifestyle YOU WANT community YOU LOVE the YOUquality DESERVE greenstonehomes.com The Splash JUNE 2015 • 3 WE’LL MEET OR BEAT COMPETITOR PRICES. WE WON’T BE UNDERSOLD! 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He was part of a crew that helped • Auto, boat and RV detailing • Deep scratch repair your career and approach as a golf pro? somewhat, but hard work, practice, good open MeadowWood while also working • Undercarriage cleaning • Auto body paint coaching and a commitment to strive to an at LLGC, a mere nine-iron to the south. A: Kaye Walker not only influenced me • Hard water spot removal • Car washing but many other golf professionals in our elite level is what makes these players the • Minor auto body and repair • Upholstery When Bob Scott replaced Walker as head area. Kaye was a great mentor as I matured best in the world. • Engine cleaning pro at LLGC in 1991, DeAndre shifted ex- clusively to Liberty Lake. He then took the in my career and learned what it might Q: One of the trademark features of FRANKOSAUTOSALON.COM reins at LLGC when Scott was named head take to be a head golf professional one LLGC is your uniquely designed pro Located in Otis Orchards pro at Meadowwood in 1997. day. Mr. Walker had a great rapport with shop that seems to be a throwback to the Mobile Service Available people, and it showed in the day-to-day classic age of golf. What sort of feedback DeAndre and his wife, Janet, have been 208-699-0518 operation of the golf course. have you heard over the years about that married 26 years and have two grown chil- building? dren. The Splash caught up with DeAndre Q: How would you describe the dy- on the fairway recently to chat about a ca- namics between Liberty Lake, Meadow- A: The clubhouse at Liberty Lake is defi- reer that spans nearly a quarter century in Wood and Trailhead? Does everyone get nitely unique. We do get several comments LOOK — JUST IN a community recognized as one of the re- along or is there a certain degree of com- on its design. Most patrons enjoy the retro 20 Late Model 48-Volt gion’s most popular golf destinations. petition there? 1950s look. The inside of the clubhouse it- CLUB CAR & EZE-GOS A: Both Liberty Lake and Meadow- self functions very well, the golf shop and Of the three golf courses in Wood are owned by Spokane County, so bistro area are tied together so both opera- ’09 Eze-Go 4 Passenger Gas -- Lites $3995 Liberty Lake, Liberty Lake Golf while we don't compete among one an- tions work together well. I would say over ’10 Club Car Precedent 4 Passenger -- $4295 Q. other we are supported by the rounds of the years the clubhouse has served as a fun Course was established first. Eze-Go 6 Passenger -- Gas -- Buy or Rent trademark, of course. ’12 Club Car -- Red -- 48V -- Cooler $4395 Do you think most golfers you see there golf we produce in a given season. I can ’10 Eze-Go -- Fast Chip -- New Batts $3295 have a grasp of the course's history and say that I have great respect for Bob Scott Q: With all the golf courses in the ’08 48V Eze-Go -- New Batts -- Nice $2750 significance? at MeadowWood and Chris Johnston at area, what do you think distinguishes ’10 Club Car -- Beige -- 1/2 Enclosure $2995 Trailhead. They both are great golf profes- LLGC as one of the best options? Eze-Go Elec. w/Rear Box -- Yard Cart $1995 sionals. Eze-Go 36V -- Runs Great -- Now Only $1595 I would hope most of the folks A: Our golf course is maintained to the ’05 Gas Eze-Go -- Hard to Find Gas -- $2395 A. would know the roots of the Q: LLGC underwent a major overhaul highest degree thanks to our golf course OTT KNOTT ------ 4508 E. Sprague Liberty Lake Golf Course, al- with a project that began in 2008. What superintendent, Todd Harper, so condi- --- Just West of Costco on Sprague --- though the city of Liberty Lake is some- were some of the challenges of that proj- tioning is an attraction that I think rates Open 7 days a week --------- 999-8989 what new and still growing and some of ect from your standpoint and how do very high. Also because of the new layout, the population may not know the golf you feel the upgrades have impacted the many patrons who had played the "old” course’s history. course in the long run? Liberty Lake Golf Course layout will en- Q: Do you think Liberty Lake would A: The transformation that was cre- joy seeing the attributes of our new design. have become the golfing hub it is today ated by the remodel of Liberty Lake Golf There are many golf facilities in the greater if the land had not been purchased by Course in 2008 and 2009 has turned the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area, so I'm proud the Liberty Lake Country Club in the golf course into a fun and challenging ex- to be able to offer one of the great facilities late 1950s and eventually transferred to perience.