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features February 2014 V16: issue 1 (#101)

4 How to say “I Do” 2

When it comes to planning your wedding, the to-do list is lengthy and can be overwhelming. Local event planner, Jaime Johnson, of Jaime Johnson Events, has put together a plan that will show you how to say “I do” and stick to your budget, too.

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Flossing, brushing and regular dental checkups; caring for your teeth is a group effort between you and your dentist. So who are you partnering with in your dental care plan? Look no further, we’ve got a list of the top local dentists available for you!

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The sky’s the limit for the aerospace industry, which is becoming an increasingly important part of our local economy.

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Tucked in the wings of the local business community are numerous businesses which are big players in the aerospace industry, and they’re ready to take flight!

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Considered one of the premiere cellists in the world, Zuill Bailey garners fame and attention everywhere he goes. Where he is going now is straight to the top of the Northwest Bach Festival, where he is serving as artistic director and bringing new musical experiences to the people of Spokane. He is the man with the plan.

On the cover: Cellist Zuill Bailey, who takes over as artistic director of Spokane’s Northwest Bach Festival.

Photography by Felipa Solis.

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contents what’s inside Editor’s Letter Eye(s) on the Expeerts

First Look and Buzz Jess Walter ; Spokane by the Numbers; Lilacs & Lemons

What I Know Barb Beddor and Toby Steward tell us what they know

Metro Talk To jail or not to jail? That is the question. Should Spokane build a new jail, or is there a better option?

Health Beat The Heart of the Matter:

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Looking Good

34 36

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History

128

House of Hurtado

Homestyles Fireplace options; Granite reigns supreme

Automotive should you buy?

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Artist Profile

140

Book Reviews

144

Datebook

70 80

Business Closeups

Electric Cars - Should you wait or

What makes artist Richard Warrington tick?

Books that are worth the read

What to put on your calendar

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Local Cuisine Cut the cake out of the big day:

A pioneering businesswoman

Armando and Shelley Hurtado have built a home on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene that is uniquely theirs, and one of a kind

Which fixes are worth the cost;

Local businesses with a story

your best

Spokane’s Alice Ide Houghton:

Real Estate Staging your home

Kyle Sipe’s story

Shops and services to help you look

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Alternative desserts to wedding cake

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Chef Profile Bob Rodgers, Executive Chef at Northern Quest Resort and Casino

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Restaurant Reviews Fleur de Sel; Satay Bistro

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Liquid Libations Giving a Liquid Gift

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Why We Live Here A picture is worth a thousand words

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We know the land and the people we serve

Coeur d’Alene Living [ the best of the Inland NW Since 1999 ]

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Eye(s) on the Experts

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y left eyelid flickered open for a brief moment before collapsing under the weight of both itself and exhaustion, closing me again into the darkness. I slipped back into a light doze for a few minutes, then, stirring again, my aforementioned eyelid went for round two, fluttering open and staying upright longer, allowing my eye to strain to focus on the sights around me.

The room was becoming clearer and I could hear what had captured my attention and brought me out of my slumber. I blinked and focused my eye on the television screen across the room. It was just one eye, because the other one was closed and pressed against my pillow, in which most of my face was buried.

It was T-minus one week until deadline, and rather than reading, writing, editing and putting the finishing touches on this issue of the magazine, I was buried deep in the covers of my bedding, knocked out by the flu (and yes, for the record, I did get a flu shot this year.). I was completely zapped of any energy, to the point that a walk down to the kitchen for juice a bit earlier had depleted any reserves of energy I had. Crawling back into bed, I had been swept away to the land of slumber while the TV quietly played in the background, left on the PBS station it had last been tuned in to.

As I blinked my left eye again and looked at the television, I saw a close up of a paintbrush gently brushing against a canvas. Accompanying the brushstrokes was a gentle voice.

“We’re just going to add a little orange right here, and bring out the colors of the sun playing off of the trees.”

A stocky older gentleman with a thick gray beard and tufts of white hair sticking out from under a wool derby cap stood in denim overalls in front of a canvas, deftly drawing his brush across the canvas, swiftly coaxing a beautiful forest scene where there had been nothing moments earlier.

I may not have looked interested as I lay there, unmoving and wrapped in a goose down comforter, but my mind was captivated and I was fascinated by what I was watching. It was almost magical how quickly this artist was creating a painting before my eye (singular ; I still hadn’t the energy to move my head and expose my right eye).

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I took a painting class with my friend Jessica last summer, and it took me five weeks to perfect one painting. It was a barn, set against a backdrop of pastures and a sunset.

Meeting once a week for a two-hour class, I toiled over that painting for five of the six weeks during which the class was held. Fine-tuning the pinks and oranges of the sunset, the perspective of the barn and the shading on a bank of clouds, I labored over getting it just right. As I watched the painter on TV, though, his very detailed painting came to life before my eyes. With confident movements he would swirl the brush through the paint on his palette, mixing colors with wild abandon and great results. “Let’s add some shrubbery here,” he would say, pushing the brush against the canvas and depositing the right amount of paint, which in the care of his confident hands truly looked like a row of bushes springing up in a forest scene. Without fear or trepidation, he transformed an unplanned streak of paint into a birch tree.

It would have taken me years to create a painting that was halfway near the quality of what he had thrown together in twenty minutes. This artist was an expert, and he demonstrated the fact that when you have the tools, the skills and the experience, you can make magic happen.

Try as we may to do things on our own, sometimes we just need to turn to an expert to get the job done.

We’re bringing you the experts in this issue! Our annual Top Dentists list on page 58 is a rundown of who are the top-rated dentists in our community. It is a chance to sing the praises of some of this region’s mightiest defenders of the tooth and all it does to help us in our daily life. With 113 dental experts listed, you’re sure to find the right match for your oral health care needs.

For those anticipating a wedding this year and trying to figure out how to get started on the planning process, you are in luck. We have the incredible Jaime Johnson, owner of Jaime Johnson Events ( JJE), sharing her best wedding planning advice, beginning on page 43. Jaime’s spontaneous creativity combined with fifteen years of professional experience guarantees a unique approach to every occasion.

From the traditional to the cutting-edge, your event is sure to benefit from Jaime’s charisma and expertise.

Barb Beddor and Toby Steward, who brought the U.S. Figure Skating Championships to Spokane in 2007 and 2010, are experts when it comes to promoting our great city to the sporting world. They share the “What I Know” feature on page 34.

A local arts organization is benefitting from the contributions of an expert, as well. Zuill Bailey, who graces our cover in this issue and is widely considered to be one of the premiere cellists in the world, is the new artistic director for the 2014 Northwest Bach Festival, which takes place in Spokane, February 25th through March 9th this year.

Read about him and the event on page 135.

This issue is filled with experts who have a passion for their work and our community. It is people like these experts who make Spokane such a great place to live. Enjoy reading all that they have to share – you’ll want to keep both eyes open!

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education deform It goes without saying that to see a major media outlet like Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living running a piece (Paul Haeder’s, “Education Deform” December 2013) on the school to prison pipeline is rare indeed. As a mother of two daughters at Rogers High School, and as an African American citizen of Spokane, I am closely tied to how our youth in Spokane either succeed or fail based on what happens in the schools. Haeder’s piece alludes to Rogers High School, and from my own experience, there is racism at the school and a complete lack of willingness to address the African American student body. We need faculty, administrators and counselors reflective of the student body. Hiring

more people of color at Rogers High School makes sense for all of Spokane.

The potential vibrant, dynamic cultural and intellectual resources young black youth bring to Spokane can’t be realized when they decide to leave the city because of institutional racism and white dominance that are both retrograde and antithetical to a USA that is quickly becoming a country of minorities becoming the majority. Thanks for the article. Here is my Change.org petition: in the search box, put in -- “Spokane Public Schools District 81” and John R. Rogers High School.

Virla Spencer Spokane, WA 100th issue - Woohoo!

Congratulations on your 100th issue! I absolutely love getting my copy of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living when it arrives in my mailbox each month. It is wonderful to have a local publication that showcases so many heartfelt and interesting stories, and focuses on the good news out there.

The fold out cover featuring all 100 issues was such fun to look at. I have kept many of the past issues, and it was great to be able to look back and see covers that I still remember. What an accomplishment to see the magazine grow and thrive throughout the past decade. My compliments to those who have worked so hard to give this gift to our community. Keep up the great work. I’m already looking forward to your 200th issue cover!

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As Spokane as it gets

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pokane native Jess Walter has been called “as talented a natural storyteller as is working in American fiction these days,” by the Washington Post. Not too shabby of a description, but then again, descriptions and accolades seem to follow him wherever he goes. >>

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Walters’ latest literary nod is being a recipient of a Pacific Nor thwest Booksellers A ssociation Award. Walter will be given this accolade during a presentation at downtown Spokane’s local independent bookstore, Auntie’s Bookstore. This celebration at Auntie’s, which is nestled on the corner of Main and Washington, will take place on Thursday February 13th at 7 p.m.

Walter, an obvious supporter of independent bookstores is a frequent guest author for book releases and signings at the beloved Auntie’s bookstore. Walter’s most recent book, We Live in Water is a collection of short stories. The book’s final piece, “A Statistical Abstract of My Hometown, Spokane, Washington,” is structured as a random collection of statistics about Spokane, complete with funny and at times heartbreaking excerpts from Walter’s childhood and life in Washington’s second largest city between Seattle and Minneapolis. That is if you don’t look north or south.

Jess Walter is the author of eight books. He’s been a #1 New York Times bestseller, was a finalist for the 2006 National Book Award and the PEN/​ USA Literary prize in both fiction and nonfiction, won the 2005 Edgar Allan Poe Award and the bragging rights that come with it, and Spokane can claim him!

Walter was born and raised in Spokane, graduated from Eastern Washington University, honed his writing chops as a reporter for the Spokesman-Review and can often be found writing in downtown coffee shops. Walter resides in his childhood neighborhood above the Spokane River with his wife, Ava and their children. That’s as Spokane as it gets.

— Laurie L. Ross

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lilacsandlemons

by Vincent Bozzi

[good] LEMONS to the FCC for even considering allowing in-flight phone calls. It’s annoying enough to have to sit next to a constant yacker, but having to endure multiple one-sided conversations would test the limits of our patience. Maybe permit texting and emails but don’t let us hear how cute/disgusting/enticing your child/boyfriend/spouse may be. And while we’re at it, LEMONS to air passengers who tilt their seats way back, oblivious to whether they are infringing on someone’s very limited seating space.

LILACS to Hagadone Hospitality for proposing a new entrance to the Coeur d’Alene

Resort, which would allow for a grander vista for the resort and lake, eliminate another ugly parking area, close Front Avenue, except to service vehicles, and add trees along the street to make it more pedestrian-friendly. These changes will complement the grand improvements that are also occurring in nearby McKuen Park.

LEMONS to fast food drive-thru restaurants that require their employees to ask us if we are interested in their new double chicken wrap or their southwest cheeseburger. It’s not that big of a deal, but does it really promote sales? Hasn’t the customer already decided to buy something, or do some people just pull up to the drive-thru because they’re lonely? Imagine if other industries followed suit: “May I interest you in a colonoscopy, sir?” or “Thank you for calling Target. Would you like a goldfish bowl today?”

LILACS to Mayor Condon and the United Way for launching a

volunteer effort in Spokane, where we can prove to the world that we are the most giving city in the world. Volunteer week is coming up, and we are going to beat Louisville, Kentucky, aren’t we? Announcements coming soon, but get ready to give five hours back to your fellow man in April, and guess what? You’ll feel great about yourself and become more attached to the city you call home.

LEMONS to the bureaucrats who shut down a high school group’s efforts to feed the homeless with a barbeque down by the river. No, they didn’t have a food permit, and no they didn’t know they were supposed to check that out. The people they were feeding were appreciative and often eat scraps from dumpsters, so the barbeque would have been a considerable step up. If the kids wanted to help, why come in and sour their admirable impulse to do a good thing?

LILACS to the men and women who are serving, or who have served, our country in

the military. We enjoyed how the “Traditions of Christmas” show asks members of each branch of the armed forces to stand and be saluted while the theme song associated with their branch of the military plays. Few dry eyes in the house.

LEMONS to visionary tech thinkers who channel their advances in the wrong ways. Do we really need drones delivering packages to our front doors? Aren’t kids going to use them for target practice? Aren’t thieves going to follow them to the home and get a free gift? And what about cars that drive themselves? Won’t that take away, eventually, the ability to drive at all? There was a time when everyone knew how to drive a stick shift. It didn’t take long for that skill to be completely lost. What if we actually eventually lose the ability to drive? Why not ponder instead on how to get us from one place to another without the use of a car?

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First Look Buzz

what’s

Hooters closing in the Spokane Valley (for those who find the objectification of the women who work there degrading), No wine under 90 points! The influential Wine Enthusiast magazine rated three of local Noldand Cellars’ wines over 90 points.

Half of the six runners for Team USA, who competed in the 25th Edinburgh Cross Country Run, were from Spokane.

Congratulations John Dressel, Tanner Anderson and Kai Wilmot!

spokaneByThenumbers Dental and Wedding Edition

604 Number of days a person should spend brushing their teeth in their lifetime*

Amount of floss (in feet) a person should use annually.

That’s nearly length of the Space Needle*

38.5

51,000,000

School hours lost in the U.S. each year due to dental related illnesses or toothache pain*

REASONS TO

SMILE

41,933 129-139

Weddings in Washington State in 2012**

what’s

Average number of guests at a wedding in Washington**

2,434

Hooters closing in the Spokane Valley (for those who actually went there for the great wings).

The increased rate hike most people are seeing in their health insurance premiums this winter. Wasn’t it supposed to be the Affordable Health Care Act? Already failing on our New Year’s Resolutions (seriously, how many of you are still hitting the gym like you did the first week in January?)

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Weddings in Spokane County in 2012

28,856 Average cost of a wedding in Washington**

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I know that snow is important so that we don’t have a drought later on, but how much snow is really necessary for everything to be okay? I know it is wrong, but I am absolutely loving not having much snow on the ground so far this winter!! I hate driving in it, and it is such a hassle to put bulky boots on when I want to wear cute shoes. So, I know this won’t be popular with skiers and snowboarders, but I love clear roads and hope it stays this way all winter. If it keeps up like this will we be okay come summer, or will it pose problems for a drought? ~ Snow-snubber

Snow-snubber,

Personally, I’d go for sunshine and 80s year round, but I have a hunch that won’t work well. For the official answer, we checked in with KREM 2’s official meteorologist, Tom Sherry: “The snow pack in the mountains is very beneficial to us. The gentle release of water in the spring and early summer helps fill our lakes and reservoirs and recharges our ground water supply including our Aquifer. Snow in the lower elevations is not as important as the mountains but many eastern Washington farmers like a blanket of snow on the ground to protect winter crops from freezing temperatures. We also see some evidence that a snowy cold winter will lessen the amount of flying insects later seen in the summer.”

So come on Snow-snubber, take one for the team and do a snow dance today. The clear roads and cute shoe weather will be here soon enough! ~ Spoko-Gnome

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A classic example of why you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, Lorien Herbs and Natural Foods is a grocery and herb store cleverly disguised as a windmill.

Walking inside the first time can be overwhelming: Shelves line the walls stacked high with glass containers filled with everything from peppermint tea to dandelion root. If concocting teas and tisanes isn’t on your to-do list, the selection of culinary herbs and spices will certainly serve as inspiration for your next dinner.

It seemed like just

yesterday that the (slightly) rough around the edges Perry District was being lauded as the “Next Big Thing” in Spokane. Today, it has settled comfortably into its role as a welcoming community with family friendly restaurants and eclectic shopping. Equally pleasant to walk along in the winter as in summer, spend a lazy afternoon exploring what the diverse and vibrant neighborhood has to offer.

connect The Shop is the kind of place that becomes the cornerstone of a neighborhood. Come with your friends and family, have a coffee and catch up on what you may have missed between work, commuting and paying bills. A shameless plea to the owners: Please don’t stop doing what you do. Don’t take away the comfortable seating, the delicious coffee, the outdoor movies and live music – stay around, you are well-loved.

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drink Some of The Lantern Tap House’s regulars might bemoan its recent expansion; the rest of us can take advantage of the expanded seating and full menu. Choose from an excellent and always changing selection of beers and wines to go with seriously good bistro fare - if you aren’t sure which brew to choose, ask your server; the staff at the Lantern can’t be beat for friendly expertise.

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What WE Know Toby Steward & Barb Beddor

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Toby Steward & Barb Beddor Sporting Event Organizers at Star USA; Spokane supporters photo by Green Gables Photography

We consider ourselves the luckiest people ever. To be able to work with your best friend doing something you really love is an amazing gift. Toby’s grandfather used to tell him “The most important thing you’ll do in life is choose a mate.” Sure that’s real old school, but we believe he was right. When we are asked what we feel we owe our success to, the resounding answer from both of us, is “each other.”

And as any couple that has been married over 20 years knows, it’s not always smooth sailing. Relationships take work. Communication is vital to success. We went from working in two separate careers to working so closely together that people think we are connected at the hip. Toby had been running Star USA for four years before Barb joined the company. It was a pretty sharp learning curve for Barb when she realized you had to make the money before you spent it.

Don’t take yourself too seriously. No really, it’s easy to start reading your own press clippings and believe you are really something.

When we were kids and thought someone was particularly cool our parents used to say “They put their pants on one leg at a time just like you do.” We still don’t really understand what that means, but it’s true.

We all have the ability to accomplish great things, but it’s ultimately how much effort you put into it.

Owning your own business is worth it. When Toby first started Star USA almost 25 years ago, we got a lot of advice. We heard…“You’ll work harder than you ever knew you could and it will be worth it.” We both thought “Oh no…we’ll work smarter, not harder.” Well guess what? We were wrong. Toby coined the phrase “working 25/8” and it’s not too big of a stretch. If you’ve ever aspired to own your own business, we say go for it, but be forewarned… to be successful you will work harder than you ever thought possible, and you will spend plenty of nights staring at the ceiling instead of sleeping. Ultimately the sense of accomplishment will make it worth it.

Surround yourself with the best people. It sounds so cliché, but it is true. When we organize big events like the 2007 and 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships it requires hundreds of extremely dedicated volunteers. Over the years we have met some of the most amazing people who work 25/8 during the event, plus months and sometime years prior, and they are the ones who are most responsible for the great accomplishments, like the attendance records that we are all so proud of.

Take good care of yourself. Over the years we have worked with dozens of Olympic sports from USA Basketball to USA Hockey. We have been fortunate to work with some of the greatest athletes of all time, and the fittest as well. It’s inspiring to learn what makes them so great. Their commitment to eating the right things and the grueling hours of training and exercise is key to their success.

Life is a sales job. While interviewing a student for an internship position we were told, “I don’t want to do anything that involves sales.

I don’t like sales.” After the student left we had a little laugh, thinking about a phrase we often use: Life is a sales job. Every day the way

you interact with others is selling them on you. Your enthusiasm, your communication skills, the care that you put into your appearance, it all helps form others’ opinion of you. Put a little extra effort into what you do…sell it!

If someone tells you “No” it just means you haven’t given them a reason to say “Yes” yet. We worked with U.S. Figure Skating for eleven years before they awarded us our first figure skating event. We ask ourselves… what’s the largest sporting event that could be held in Spokane. We tried to bring the World Figure Skating Championships to Spokane in 2009 and again for 2016. We failed both times. You invest so much of yourself in a project that when it’s not successful the first reaction is to throw in the towel. But don’t. Just keep working to make them say yes!

Be a risk taker and thrill seeker. They say you should scare yourself a little every day, and we subscribe to that theory. It doesn’t mean go out and be reckless, but do things that force you out of your comfort zone.

We all get into ruts and, especially as we get older, it’s too easy to say, no I’m too old to do this, or it’s too late for me to try that. Each time you say no to an opportunity, or you quit doing something because of fear, your world gets a little smaller. When we’re about to commit to an especially difficult project, sure, we do all of the numbers crunching and the hand wringing. But once we’ve decided to chase an event, knowing that if it is unsuccessful we might find ourselves living in a shoebox in the middle of the road, we look at each other and say…risk takers and thrill seekers right?

Your work doesn’t define you. We are paddleboard racers and hummingbird experts. We work with a lot of type “A” personalities. Their drive is one of the things that make them successful. But many of the decision makers we first started working with are retired now and have become “FIPs” - Formerly Important People - and many seem to struggle to find that sense of self because they were so important in their careers.

So while it is great to be something special at work, we think it’s important that you are happy with whom you are, not what you do.

Never say, never again. For Toby’s 40th birthday, twelve years ago, we ran the Portland Marathon. It was difficult! It was on our bucket list, so we checked it off, and said “never again.” We have friends who are Ironmen and women, and to them, running a marathon is a walk in the park. So when our young Ironman friends shamed us into running the Maui Marathon this past year, we had trepidation, but it was fun! It reminded us to never shut out the possibility that your perspective can change.

Spokane is special. It is an amazing community with such a big spirit. It’s one of those unique communities that believe it is bigger than it is. Every time we set a goal to accomplish great things this community will move heaven and earth to see it through. You can use all of the analogies…David vs. Goliath, the little city that could, SpoCAN. Call it what you like, but when we travel nationally and even internationally Spokane has a reputation of making great things happen. We are proud to call Spokane home.

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To , or Not to

Jail Jail?

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by Paul K. Haeder | photos by Makenna Haeder

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eaner and smarter, rather than lean and mean, seems to be the mantra around Spokane and the region when talking about incarceration.

Smarter:

holding offenders accountable

Leaner: keeping people not only out of jail, but out of the system

in the first place

In comes this national system, that is, an international philosophy called Smart Justice. In a nutshell, the Smart Justice movement in Spokane, with more than 30 groups and hundreds of stakeholders heralding it, is a template for much more touchy-feely programs that aim to reduce recidivism, that look at the whole person once that person is “in the criminal justice system,” that stop the selective prosecution of folks with outstanding fines who end up clogging our jails and courts.

Hand in hand, Smart (and data-driven) Justice puts assessment and accountability at the top of the agenda. Here are what lawyers Julie Schaffer and Breean Beggs see as the crux of this movement promising both a safer community and saner justice system: “The Smart Justice Campaign is advocating for an end to outdated polices that jail people for failing to pay fines and other non-violent behavior. We are demanding that taxpayer dollars not be used to build more jail beds, but rather are invested in alternatives to incarceration, including diversion from jail, and support services that hold people accountable for their behavior and provide opportunities for change. The results from an assessment of the person’s risk and needs will allow a judge to match each person with the appropriate interventions. We must also take intentional steps to eliminate racial disparities.”

One fellow with national credentials, Doug Marlowe, is a lawyer, psychologist and university researcher who arrived in Spokane in September 2012 to kick off this new upsurge in dealing with sagging city and county budgets.

“Prisons and jails are expensive,” he says. “Evidence-

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based sentencing works, and finally after many decades, we are seeing more and more people like judges and police looking at the reality that most people who are incarcerated do get out of jail.”

What we do before sentencing and at the time of booking is important to those outcomes.

Marlowe, who studies drug courts and digs into those many alternatives to incarceration, sees Smart Justice as society changing. He believes that the

same criminal justice challenges in Spokane are occurring nationally.

Global Healing Take a look at Australia’s Smart Justice credo: “Prisons are meant to protect the community and rehabilitate offenders. Yet, evidence shows that prison often fails to rehabilitate people and may increase the risk of reoffending. Despite this, we continue to lock up more and more people, most of

whom are from disadvantaged backgrounds, at huge social and financial cost to the community.

Putting more people in prison diverts resources from vital social infrastructure and cost effective initiatives which have been shown to successfully address the underlying causes of crime.”

In a synthesized way, we have jail overcrowding and budget drains on programs like real rehabilitation, monitoring, mental health and jobs counseling. Marlowe harps on evidence-based criminal justice. He describes his own calling as one of “therapeutic jurisprudence.”

His area of expertise is around behavioral science and making communities safer and changing the law, like minimum sentencing laws that never looked at the individual, just the rule of law.

Minimum sentencing mandates handcuff judges, and never allow community stakeholders, family and other professionals a chance to weigh in on an offender’s future. Drug courts work, and so do other ways to correct misbehavior.

Marlowe, like others, is looking at “getting people who are reentering into the community after being incarcerated into community programs.”

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Stuffed to the Rafters For Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich, the county jail is overcrowded, a powder keg about to explode. “You have people who do not want to play by the rules,” he says. “What do you want to do with people?

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There is no panacea. If you want Smart Justice to work – and I am a proponent of that – you have to have that empty bed.”

The “gotta have a bed per offender” theory is based on the idea of putting a whole lot more people in jail for all sorts of alleged crimes, including victim-

less offenses that include debt, marijuana possession and failure to appear in court for outstanding fines. Currently, the county jail has 464 true beds or cots. Knezovich cites the jail population of 577 as proof of a dangerously overcrowded situation. In fact, some of the inmates are imprisoned at Geiger Correctional Facility, which was not intended to be a jail. That merger with the county jail happened in 2008.

Those beds come with a price tag: one night in jail per offender costs up front $129, with a bologna sandwich and orange drink thrown in.

The Sheriff sees most of those arrested as high risk, that is, most likely to re-offend. “We are arresting the worst of the worst.” Count that as 21,000 bookings for fiscal year 2011 in the county poky. He’s continuing the push for a new county jail, a political hot potato. He started campaigning for a new facility, one that is closer to 1,200 to 1,400 beds, halfway in his first term. He’s running for a third term this year (2014).

He is still making noise around beds, cells and lock-up.

He’ll settle for a jail makeover, anything to increase jail capacity.

“Spokane County jail is vastly overcrowded,” says Knezovich.

“Geiger is not designed to be a jail. We are just one incident away from a crisis. If we have a legal challenge that could tie us up for years, it could ultimately cost the citizens millions of dollars.”

That original price tag on a new jail near Medical Lake was $250 million, but commissioners tried rationalizing a new jail for $190 million.

Beggs sees another narrative.

“We already built a new jail in my lifetime here in Spokane,”

he says. “I don’t think Spokane wants to spend $13 million or $15 million are year on capital expenditures for a 1,400-bed jail.”

The Sheriff and Beggs, look at that same criminal justice glass, one being half-empty (we need a new jail) and one half-full (we have to initiate home monitoring, mental health treatment, drug diversion courts).

The task of saving money and not throwing down several hundred million for a new jail with a bond interest rate of almost $60 million over 20 years rests on us, the taxpayer, and, unfortunately, on elected officials. One solid move toward data-driven Smart Justice was the three judge pro bono commission, called the Spokane Regional Criminal Justice Commission, and made up of Judges Jim McDevitt, Jim Murphy and Phillip Wetzel.

Their draft report, A Blueprint for Reform: Creating an Efficient and Effective Regional Criminal Justice System, came out last November.

See, Hear, Speak Alternative Justice “I think this Commission report gives us the opportunity to move ahead with alternative justice, what we call Smart Justice,” Beggs said.

Assessing individuals at the time of booking, that is, looking at offenders as people, this is the underpinning of what Beggs, Marlowe and Julie Schaffer cite as Smart Justice.

“Simple but necessary things have to be in place,” says Schaffer, Center for Justice attorney. “I hope there is a real culture change in Spokane.

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there has to be an immediate assessment.

If that person isn’t violent, we continue working with them, around drug or alcohol addiction, or other services provided. We have to invest in a long-term approach.

From the time someone is picked up and awaiting trial, it will cost us $8 a day for electronic monitoring. Plus the individual will be receiving necessary services.”

Those are services like employment coaching, mental health services, and drug and alcohol rehab, maybe even education.

Looking at the three judges’ conclusions in this report, a reader might think he or she is reading something from a UC-Berkeley graduate alternative law class: “It has become clear to us that the regional criminal justice system is maladapted for current and future needs.

As it exists it is stove-piped and inefficient, save for a few ‘pockets of excellence.’ There is a lack of trust, no unified leadership, and duplicated services between and among jurisdictions across the system, and it unnecessarily costs the City and County taxpayers thousands of extra dollars each day. Much of the current system is measured on trivial factors, rather than using valid metrics that measure such variables as recidivism, program completions and outcomes that reflect enhanced public safety. This is in part due to the fact that our local criminal justice process has been offense based rather than offender based for too long, and has resulted in a system unable to measure the outcomes we need to achieve.”

With Julie Schaffer and others working at the Center for Justice around cultural change, we are seeing more push for police accountability measures around a real police ombudsman with teeth, independence and power to the people to investigate charges of police brutality, malpractice and excesses, both ethical and illegal, by the men and women in blue.

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“Now we’re beginning to talk more about the fact that a root problem is the outdated system of retribution,” she says. “We want to have safe communities where folks who violate rules are held accountable and are also given the tools to change their lives and make different choices. Retribution doesn’t do that. Locking people up is the worst plan long-term.

Jail is the most expensive and least effective plan to reduce recidivism. We need to learn about and adopt models of accountability and justice that are not based on retribution.

There are lots of great examples, models, and programs we can learn from, just like we can learn from the mental health and drug courts that have been established so far.”

For a leader in the African American community like James Wilburn, the new Spokane NAACP president who works at Rogers High School on closing the achievement gap for black students, he’s tired of the heavy toll on the black community in Spokane through racial profiling and discriminatory policing.

“It’s criminal to see black youth suspended three to one over other youth in Spokane schools.

When the criminal justice system locks up black males for minor offenses, outstanding fines, we have both a broken and racist system.” His eye is on alternative sentencing and real programs to help with poverty, jobs, housing and education.

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Sheriff Knezovich sees social ills also playing a role in jailing people. “Three things cause people to go to jail: education, housing, jobs. Look, we have something like 97 percent in jails that don’t have a high school diploma. Then, 65 percent don’t have jobs. If you don’t have a job, well, then you can’t afford a place, a house. You end up on the streets, following the wrong crowd.”

Wilburn and the African American community held a big summit at the Red Lion to try and tackle the school-toprison pipeline I wrote about and which was featured in the December 2013 issue of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living.

One celebrity they brought was TV’s Judge Joe Brown.

Unfortunately, his shoot-fromthe-hip message included another form of retributive justice many in the Smart Justice community take issue with: taking a good swipe or shove at your recalcitrant or malcontent kid.

Since that summit and since the draft report from Judges Jim McDevitt, Jim Murphy and Phillip Wetzel was released, one source for the story, Breean Beggs, announced putting his hat in the ring to be County Prosecutor.

“As a lawyer, I am trained to go into situations that are challenging: get into the muck and still achieve community resolution,” Beggs says. “If I am going to run as chief prosecutor, I have these tools at my disposal

– jail or prison, which are not very effective. Now that three well known judges have signed onto Smart Justice, I thought that maybe I could be part of the solution.”

That solution, which Beggs said was linked to a dog walking “eureka moment” at Manito Park, is a “once in a lifetime opening with no heir apparent challenging for the position.”

He’s hitching his campaign on the Smart Justice superstructure holding up all those sociopsychological feel-good things: “reducing substantially the number of people going to jail and the number of people who are addicts.”

Cycles Start at Home, in School The piggybacking of more stories and sources from the school-to-prison pipeline piece I wrote in the last issue is a good way to end this article: I was contacted by a mother, Virla, 34, who is proud to have two daughters wanting to excel in their studies and move into the college world; however, she’s been fighting a system of racism. She says her ninth grader has been harassed by bigoted white students, and the senior sibling, an honors student, intervened. She was suspended. Virla sees a culture of ineffective administrators and biased teachers.

Virla makes it clear: “I have been fighting institutional racism at Rogers for years.”

Rogers High School, with a

large African American student body, is an example of a system that is also in need of triage: one African American teacher, black students being failed for missing school after being suspended for talking back or facing down their oppressors.

The wannabe prosecutor Beggs was shell-shocked when he looked at the updated public safety indicators with the Priorities Spokane Indicator Project. “We looked at how many blacks are arrested in Spokane County: more than 5,700 arrests. That’s 25 percent of total arrests.”

Virla and Wilburn know the stats by heart – Spokane County’s black population is 1.8 percent of total residents.

Smart Justice might get under that tip of the iceberg. Beggs and Moore are looking at data that basically states poor people, both black and of other races, are stopped more often by cops, treated more harshly and end up in jail more often where they get longer sentences and less access to alcohol and drug treatment programs. Hands down, that’s Dumb Justice 101.

Paul K. Haeder is a freelance writer who worked in Spokane as a community college instructor and journalist for over 10 years.

The positions taken in Metro Talk columns do not necessarily reflect the views of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine’s publisher or staff.

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Every couple wants that picture perfect moment, but we rarely think of the camera that captures it or the flowers that enhance its story. What does it take to create that perfect moment? Gone are the days of cutting and pasting wedding ideas from wedding magazines. Today’s bride spends hours online viewing ideas on Pinterest to create vision boards! Flowers, dresses, favors, hair, DIY projects and more all at your fingertips online, but how do you find all these items in your city, and fund it all? You want the 44

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big day to be spectacular so where do you begin?

TheWeddingReport.com reported that 2,142,722 weddings took place in the U.S. in 2012 at an average cost of $25,656 per wedding, based on 133 to 143 in attendance. And according to an annual survey of 17,500 couples by TheKnot.com, newlyweds (and their families) spent an average of $28,427 on weddings and related events in 2012 — the highest amount since 2008.

So if you are wondering where you should expect to spend

your wedding dollars and how you can save money and still keep up with the current trends, here are some tips, including average local pricing and suggested percentages of total cost for your budgeting, based on a wedding and reception for 140 guests.

Venues

– Estimate the venue cost as 10% to 15% of your overall budget.

Average prices for local wedding ceremony venues can range from $500 to $800, and from $750 to $5,000 for wedding reception venues.

Here in the Inland Northwest we have a vast array of venues to select from, covering a wide range of preferences and sizes to suit just about any group. There are many restored venues in downtown Spokane, such as the new again Riverside Event Center (formally known as the Masonic Center), where new owners Greg and Luis Newell are renovating and adding a rooftop terrace with a view that any bride would swoon over; or the original ballroom in the Odd Fellow Building, now known as the Luxe Ballroom, which is rich in Spokane history and is a fun venue for groups of up to 270 people. Chateau Rive, in the lower level of the Flour Mill, provides stunning views of both the river and falls, with a beautiful outdoor space.

More couples are opting to host the wedding ceremony and reception in the same location. This not only saves dollars, but can also save guests from traveling between locations – a real plus for outof-town guests that may not be familiar with driving in the area, or for saving time waiting for guests to relocate, find parking and re-join the party. Make sure to confirm with your venue regarding the set up, transition and tear down of your ceremony and reception spaces to ensure a comfortable event for all.

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– Estimate entertainment costs at 8 % to 10% of your overall budget.

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Entertainment trends included items such as performance artists and photo booths. Locally, performance groups such as Spokane Aerial have wowed many audiences, by pouring champagne while suspended 20 feet in the air on colorful silks.

Photography

– Estimate photography costs at 10% to 20% of your overall budget.

Average prices for local wedding photography packages can range from $1,500 to $2,600.

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comfortable. We have embraced more than ever, lifestyle photography. We want interaction, playfulness and romance, but the kind of romance where no one is watching. This “natural look” goes for their photography as well as makeup and hair. One thing to remember though is professionally applied makeup will help from appearing washed out on camera, so it should be a little heavier than your day to day routine. We see more brides with hair left down and curled, or a more messy side style bun. We love this; hair photographs nicely when there is a little more volume in it. All in all, brides want to feel like their wedding represents their personal style where they look and feel their most natural.”

Videography

- Estimate videography costs at 8% to 10% of your overall budget.

Average prices for local videography can range from $1,100 to $2,400.

Alissa Ferguson, of the dynamic husband and wife team of Ferguson Films, shares: “Wedding videography has a new form than it had even 10 years ago. It’s no longer about turning on a camera in the back of the room and storing the tape, only to watch it maybe once, 20 years down the road. No, wedding videography today‑or can I say wedding cinematography‑has a movie-like feel and approach that can make anyone captive to its emotional pull, whether they know the couple or not.

The truth is, weddings contain beautiful stories – a couple in love, families uniting, multiple generations brought together in celebration. And when captured in a proficient and creative manner, the essence of these stories stirs something deep in the heart of the audience. Hollywood does it; but they just write the stories. In this industry, we have the unique privilege of capturing stories as they unfold, unscripted and natural, full of emotion and sentiment that should be professionally shared in a cinematic, fresh and artistic way.

A little advice for 2014 couples: invest in your photographer and videographer. I say invest because that’s exactly what it is – an investment, and it is one you’ll be glad you made. You plan for months, sometimes years in advance for these 14 hours that go by in a blur. You’ll want to relive it over and over in a visually stunning and cinematic

way. We may be biased as filmmakers, but ask around, find a bride who didn’t invest in a professional videographer or photographer, and find out what their biggest regret is from their wedding. I would guess nine times out of ten, this would be the photography/videography.

So, do some research, contact your wedding planner, and/or get some online ‘window shopping’ in, and find the professionals that you can’t stand to be without. From two weeks after the wedding to 200 weeks, you’ll be so glad you did.”

While nothing can compare to the moments that Ferguson Films can capture, the next best option is to turn your guests into videographers of your special event.

You can purchase small, handheld video recorders from wedit.com and ask guests to try their hand at recording those perfect little moments. Wedit also offers editing to combine all the separate footage and create one montage to keep forever. This can be a very personalized video, as seen through the eyes of your closest friends and family.

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Estimate this cost at 10% to 15% of your overall budget.

Average prices for local planners in Washington can range from $1,000 to $4,000.

As planners, we coordinate the logistics of the day, ensuring that all the details you have planned for months come to be just as you envisioned. We take care of all the behind the scenes issues, so that you and your guests can simply enjoy the event, without the worries.

Some venues offer an onsite coordinator, so couples often choose to forgo hiring an independent planner; however, although their jobs may sound similar, they are not the same. Be sure to speak with your venue coordinator about what they will be responsible for and what they are willing and able to do for you on your wedding day. Their first priority is usually the venue services, so if you find that your special day requires a bit more attention to some of the other details, an independent planner may be the best solution to put your mind at ease.

Hiring a wedding planner doesn’t mean “all or nothing”; many planners offer packages from full service planning to day-of-only services. Though many people

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think they cannot afford a planner, hiring a planner can help you save money in the long run. The planners are so familiar with wedding and event related costs, that they can advise you on where best to spend your dollars to create your unique and special wedding day while staying within your budget.

Catering and Bar Service - Estimate

catering and bar service cost at 25% to 30% of your overall budget.

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from $5,800 to $9,600 and bar services can range from $1,700 to $2,800.

Executive Chef and Owner of Simply Gourmet and Downriver Grill, Juli Norris, explains, “Our brides are asking us for more elegant food in 2014, and I believe it is because there are more ‘foodies’ in general.

Brides and grooms want the food at their wedding to represent them as a couple, and represent their own taste and style.

Food terms and sophisticated flavors are becoming more mainstream, and brides want what they want. They want their guests to have great food as part of the whole wedding experience.”

Brides and planners have recently been using a simple trick to cut down on bar costs: offer signature drinks rather than a full open bar. Wedding menus are now featuring “his” and “her” favorite drinks for their guests to choose from, which not only cuts costs for the couple, but also adds a custom touch to the wedding.

In addition to the wedding dinner, with drinks flowing all night it can be a good idea to offer late night snacks of pizza, sliders or other finger foods, or beautifully arranged candy buffets to keep guests energized for dancing all night.

Florist and Décor

Estimate florists and decor costs at 8% to 10% of your overall budget.

Average prices for local florists and decor can range from $1,500 to $2,600 With websites such as Pinterest, finding ideas for flowers can be so overwhelming.

Not only are you hoping to find the flowers

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that match your wedding colors, but then you may find that so many of the flowers in the pictures are so unique or regional that you have never even heard of them.

How are you going to find a florist to help you with your vision? In steps Amy Page, of Caravan Florals, who always advises her brides, “There are no right or wrong choices when selecting flowers for your wedding. It is your own personal choice, and your own preferences are the most important thing. As well as having a basic understanding of what works well for the vision you’ve chosen and for your budget, a good floral designer will provide you with helpful advice, so ask plenty of questions and communicate all ideas with your florist early in the planning.”

Regarding popular trends, Amy told us, “For the last couple years we have really seen a lot of earthy, organic florals being chosen. For 2014 we are seeing those same natural elements, but with a twist. Metallics are very popular, and adding geometric shapes and modern vessels is huge right now. I absolutely love this look. Classic, clean and fun!”

Erica Schmautz, floral designer of Erica’s Expressions, also shared her views on trends for wedding florals. “Light hews with pops of darker jewel tones are a big trend for 2014,” she says. “I love that the pop of colors are taking center-stage to flowers.

Emerald greens, darker pinks, sapphire blue, plum purples and golds mixed with soft tones can make a bridal bouquet pop.

Dark Dahlias mixed with soft garden roses and Italian Ruscus can make for a stunning bouquet. Bridal bouquets are becoming more artistic and unique. Florists are starting to use new shapes and textures. A bridal bouquet doesn’t have to be created with just flowers anymore! My best advice to any bride that sits down with me, is to make sure that the flowers they choose represent them as a couple. The fun thing with the upcoming trends is that they can fit into anyone’s style!”

Cake

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are endless, and provide varieties to please any guest’s sweet tooth. Many brides create unique presentations with cupcakes that offer an unconventional play on the traditional wedding cake. And another bonus to cupcakes is that each guest receives the perfect amount, rather than irregular shapes and sizes from cutting a round cake.”

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- Estimate the dress cost at 8% to 10% of your overall budget.

Average local prices for wedding gowns can range from $1,030 to $1,700 According to the Knot.com, lace is still one of the most stylish bridal gown touches and is used by almost every designer in the 2014 Summer Gowns, thanks to the inspiration of Kate Middleton’s gown in 2011!

Hair and Make-up

Average prices for local hair and makeup services range from $130 to $215 Stylist, Janet Carpenter, from Spokane’s Tryst Hair Salon says, “The biggest trends I’m seeing for 2014 brides’ hairstyles are two looks from the past. One very classic look is Jayne Mansfield inspired waves from the 1940s and 1950s, and the other look is a very put together Bohemian 1960s and 1970s image with lots of texture, loose undone waves finished off with braids.

Bring it all together. Pick the items that are most important to you and go with them. If you have a favorite dress or photographer, book them! But just keep in mind that you may have to sacrifice and trim your budget in other areas to stay within your overall budget.

Your wedding day is your opportunity to pick your favorite things and share your personality as you celebrate your marriage as a couple. Have fun and make it special!

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detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at www.usatopdentists.com It’s never too early or too late to learn about taking control of your oral health. The Washington Dental Service Foundation has released its “The Mighty Mouth: Unleash the Power of Oral Health” campaign. Read on to learn more about some of their suggestions for oral health, which they share here, and visit their site at www.themightymouth.org for more information.

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Adults should get an oral health checkup at least once a year.

This is a good time to get tips on caring for your teeth and gums and to detect problems early — when they’re most treatable. You can learn how to prevent cavities and other oral health problems.

During the checkup your teeth will be cleaned, and the dentist will check for gum inflammation or bone loss. Your risk of developing tooth decay, and other oral health problems will be evaluated, and your face, neck and mouth will be checked for abnormalities. An oral health checkup might also include dental X-rays.

Don’t be surprised if your physician also asks to see your teeth and gums and talks to you about your mouth. There is a growing awareness about the connection between oral health and overall health. That’s why physicians and dentists are working together more and more to keep your whole body healthy.

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We’re all busy, but you can make your oral health checkup work for your schedule.

The single best way to save money on dental care is to go get dental care—now! Each cavity you prevent through regular oral health checkups, brushing, flossing and reducing time food spends on your teeth, can save you nearly $2,000 in later treatment! Another way to control costs is to find out if your dental office offers payment plans or alternative treatments at lower costs. Discuss this with the receptionist before you make your appointment.

Last but not least, you can save a little each month to prep for dental care.

Chat in the Chair: If you’re worried about the treatment itself, tell your dentist what makes you nervous and make a plan upfront: • If the sounds bother you, ask to wear your headphones and listen to your favorite song.

• If it’s needles, ask about oral sedatives or topical anesthetics.

• If it’s communication, set up a hand signal or ask to be told exactly what you’ll feel and how long it will last.

Follow Up: After your visit, ask the receptionist to send you a reminder when it’s time for the next checkup.

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ENDODONTICS Lisa A. Ellingsen, DDS Ellingsen Endodontics 1005 North Evergreen Road, Suite 201 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 509-921-5666 Michelle A. Ellingsen, DDS Ellingsen Endodontics 1005 North Evergreen Road, Suite 201 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 509-921-5666 Tim L. Gatten, DDS Access Endodontic Specialists 602 North Calgary Court, Suite 301 Post Falls, ID 83854 208-262-2620 Michael P. Harwood, DDS 3154 East 29th Avenue Spokane, WA 99223 509-534-2673 I. Blake McKinley, Jr., DDS Spokane Endodontics 620 North Argonne Road Spokane, WA 99212 509-928-8762

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Bryan D. Anderson, DDS 2807 South Stone Street, Suite 102 Spokane, WA 99223 509-624-7151 Brent D. Anyan, DDS Anyan Family Dentistry 4703 N. Maple Street Spokane, WA 99205 509-325-3311 Michael A. Bloom, DDS 9928 North Government Way Hayden, ID 83835 208-772-3583

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Kimberly Richards Craven, DDS South Hill Family Dentistry 1424 South Bernard Street Spokane, WA 99203 509-747-7166 Cliff R. Cullings, DDS Cullings Family Dentistry 22106 East Country Vista Drive, Suite C Liberty Lake, WA 99019-7582 509-926-0066 Terry T. DeVore, DDS Spirit Lake Family Dental 6070 West Jackson Street Spirit Lake, ID 83869 208-623-6400 Blaine D. Dodson, DDS Evergreen Cosmetic Family Dentistry 1005 North Evergreen Road, Suite 202 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 509-928-4191 James P. Dorosh, DDS 10121 N. Nevada Street, Suite 301 Spokane, WA 99218 509-467-1000

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Eric C. Ellingsen, DDS Ellingsen Flynn Dentistry 1215 North McDonald Road, Suite 203 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 509-924-2866 Erin E. Elliott, DDS Post Falls Family Dental Center 313 North Spokane Street Post Falls, ID 83854 208-773-4579 Ola J. Englund, DDS Englund & DesRoches Dentistry 6817 North Cedar Road Spokane, WA 99208 509-326-8170 Amir A. Ganji, DDS 1424 South Bernard Street Spokane, WA 99203 509-624-5590

Michelle A. Ellingsen

Benjamin L. Gates, DDS North Idaho Dental Group 2165 North Merrit Creek Loop Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208-667-8282 Robert D. Granly, DDS 2603 West Wellesley Avenue Spokane, WA 99205 509-327-4160 Jeffrey R. Hood, DDS Evergreen Cosmetic Dentistry 1005 North Evergreen Road, Suite 202 Spokane, WA 99216 509-928-4191

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James C. Hoppe, DDS 3010 South Southeast Boulevard, Suite E Spokane, WA 99223 509-534-0569 Bradley D. Jarvis, DDS Braun & Jarvis Family Dentistry 775 East Holland Avenue Spokane, WA 99218 509-464-2391 Mark A. Jensen, DDS Millwood Family Dentistry 3018 North Argonne Spokane, WA 99212 509-928-5444 Janine K. Johnson, DDS 104 West 5th Avenue, Suite 360-E Spokane, WA 99204 509-455-8003

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Susan Mahan Kohls, DDS 2020 E. 29th Avenue, Suite 100 Spokane, WA 99203 509-534-0428 Ryan R. Love, DDS 420 North Evergreen Road, Suite 600 Spokane, WA 99216 509-928-2525 Joseph L. Luchini, DDS Luchini Family Dentistry 2107 West Pacific Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 509-838-3544 Daniel James Mergen, DDS 902 West 14th Avenue Spokane, WA 99204 509-747-5186 Stephen H. Mills, DDS 3201 South Grand Boulevard Spokane, WA 99203 509- 747-5184 Kent E. Mosby, DDS Laser Dentistry of Coeur d’Alene 700 West Ironwood Drive Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208-667-1154 Kathrine A. Olson, DDS 210 South Sullivan Road Spokane Valley, WA 99037 509-924-9596 Mitch J. Orsi, DDS Manito Family Dentistry 3615 South Grand Boulevard Spokane, WA 99203 509-456-8676 Brent H. Osborn, DDS North Pines Dental Care 1107 North Pines Road Spokane Valley, WA 99206 509-924-6262 Kurt A. Petellin, DDS 1717 Lincoln Way, Suite 105 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208-765-0397 Kurt Peterson, DDS Peterson Dental 1604 West Riverside Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 509-747-2183 Simon P. Prosser, DDS 2103 West Pacific Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 509-744-3244

James J. Psomas, DDS 12409 East Mission Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 509-747-2183 Paul F. Reamer, DDS 12805 East Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley, WA 99216 509-924-5661 Charles L. Regalado, DDS 6817 North Cedar Road, Suite 201 Spokane, WA 99208 509-326-6862 James Allen Robson, DDS 1683 East Miles Avenue Hayden, ID 83835 208-772-4066 Stanley A. Sargent, DDS Grand Corner Dental 3707 South Grand Boulevard, Suite B Spokane, WA 99203 509-838-2434 Todd Schini, DDS Schini Family Dentistry 2000 Northwest Boulevard, Suite 100 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208-664-3321 Jay Sciuchetti, DDS 2103 South Grand Boulevard Spokane, WA 99203 509-624-0542 Robert R. Shaw, DDS 2700 South Southeast Boulevard, Suite 101 Spokane, WA 99223 509-747-8779 Mark M. Sodorff, DDS Sodorff and Wilson Family Dentistry 12706 East Mission Avenue Spokane, WA 99216 509-928-3131 Michael A. Trantow, DDS 12121 East Broadway Avenue Building 3 Spokane, WA 99206 509-928-3363 John Van Gemert, DDS Liberty Park Family Dentistry 1118 South Perry Street Spokane, WA 99202 509-534-2232 George J. Veils, DDS Veils Family Dentistry 820 South Pines Road Spokane, WA 99206 509-924-8200

Penny C. Walpole, DDS 9802 East Holman Road Spokane Valley, WA 99206 509-939-1322 Scott Warnica, DDS 12409 East Mission Avenue Spokane, WA 99216 509-924-4411 Marc D. Weiand, DDS Weiand and Weiand DDS 1414 North Vercler Road, Suite 6 Spokane WA, 99216 509-926-1589 Ronald W. Weiand, DDS Weiand and Weiand DDS 1414 North Vercler Road, Suite 6 Spokane WA, 99216 509-926-1589 Richard D. Weigand, DDS 2700 South Southeast Boulevard, Suite 110 Spokane, WA 99223 509-747-5812 Kory Wilson, DDS Avondale Dental Center 1683 East Miles Avenue Hayden, ID 83835 208-772-4066 Spencer C. Wirig, DDS 801 East Milwaukee Drive Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208-664-0884

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Kenji Willard Higuchi, DDS Drs. Higuchi and Skinner, P.S. 10803 N. College Place Drive Spokane, WA 99218 509-928-3600 Melanie S. Lang, DDS Spokane Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 12109 East Broadway Avenue, Building C Spokane Valley, WA 99206 509-926-7106 Bryan W. McLelland, DDS Spokane Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 12109 East Broadway Avenue, Building C Spokane Valley, WA 99206 509-926-7106 Mark C. Paxton, DDS Spokane Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 12109 East Broadway Avenue, Building C Spokane Valley, WA 99206 509-926-7106 Daniel W. Skinner, DDS Drs. Higuchi and Skinner, P.S. 10803 N. College Place Drive Spokane, WA 99218 509-928-3600

Oral Pathology Robert J. Achterberg, DDS InCyte Pathology 13103 East Mansfield Avenue Spokane Valley, WA 99216-1642 509-892-2700

Orthodontics Michael Paul Chaffee, DDS Riverstone Orthodontics 2140 West Riverstone Drive Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208-667-9212 Stephanie Combs, DDS Slack & Combs Othodontics 605 East Holland Ave, Suite 217 Spokane, WA 99218 509-998-1745 Erik Raymond Curtis, DDS Jaeger Curtis Orthodontics 215 West Canfield Avenue Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 208-772-7272 Jacob DaBell, DDS DaBell Orthodontics 720 North Evergreen Road, Suite 101 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 509-921-5804 Clay H. Damon, DDS Damon and Damon Orthodontics 4407 North Division Street, Suite 722 Spokane, WA 99207 509-484-8000

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Paul L. Damon, DDS Damon Orthodontics 12406 East Mission Avenue Spokane, WA 99216 509-924-9860 Richard C. Ellingsen, DDS Ellingsen Paxton Johnson Orthodontics 12109 East Broadway Avenue, Suite B Spokane Valley, WA 99206 509-926-0570 Bret Johnson, DDS Ellingsen Paxton Johnson Orthodontics 12109 East Broadway Avenue, Suite B Spokane Valley, WA 99206 509-926-0570 Shannon L. Magnuson, DDS Magnuson Orthodontics 10121 North Nevada Street, Suite 201 Spokane, WA 99218 509-443-5597

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Diane Stevens Paxton, DDS Ellingsen Paxton Johnson Orthodontics 12109 East Broadway Avenue, Suite B Spokane Valley, WA 99206 509-926-0570

Bradley S. Barlow, DDS Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry 602 North Calgary Court, Suite 201 Post Falls, ID 83854 208-777-9331

Karl D. Peach, DDS Peach Orthodontics 1145 East Polston Avenue Post Falls, ID 83854 208-777-1010

Tom Dance, DDS 1027 West Prairie Avenue Hayden, ID 83835 208-772-2202

Gerald S. Phipps, DDS Phipps Orthodontics 520 South Cowley Street Spokane, WA 99202 509-838-3703

Bruce Charles Toillion, DDS The Children’s Choice 418 East 30th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203 509-624-1182

Molly Gunsaulis, DDS Dentistry for Children 15404 East Springfield Avenue, Suite 102 Spokane Valley, WA 99037 509-922-1333

Gerald E. Smith, DDS Smith Orthodontics 101 West Cascade Way, Suite 100 Spokane, WA 99208 509-467-6535

Erin L. Johnson, DDS South Hill Pediatric Dentistry 2020 East 29th Avenue, Suite 130 Spokane, WA 99203 509-315-8500 Jason R. Moffitt, DDS Moffitt Children’s Dentistry 520 South Cowley Street Spokane, WA 99202 509-838-1445

Andrew Hrair Garabedian, DDS The Children’s Choice 418 East 30th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203 509-624-1182

Scott William Ralph, DDS Liberty Lake Orthodontics 23505 East Appleway Avenue, Suite 204 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 509-892-9284

Christopher W. Herzog, DDS The Children’s Choice 418 East 30th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203 509-624-1182

Charles Emerick Toillion, DDS The Children’s Choice 418 East 30th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203 509-624-1182

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hether he’s rafting with family and friends, or helping people achieve their goal of having a beautiful smile, Orthodontist Dr. Scott Ralph lives to make people happy.

“We make orthodontic treatment a great experience for everybody. Technology and our caring approach have made straightening your teeth more comfortable than ever,” says Dr. Ralph.

Combining his talents, along with an exceptional staff, Dr. Ralph and his team offer an enjoyable treatment process that is affordable and effective. Most families use one of the convenient payment plans offered.

Dr. Ralph stresses the advantage of having the continuity of one orthodontist providing treatment from start to finish. “No matter the

system, the doctor is the key ingredient to the final result,” says Dr. Ralph. “At our office, you only see me, at every appointment.”

Early treatment can make a real difference in children as young as age seven. Problems, such as underbites, crowding, and open bites are more easily addressed while children are still growing.

When it comes to teens and adults, there are a variety of options available. Today’s braces are more attractive, more comfortable and more technically advanced than ever. It’s a great time to be an orthodontic patient!

Invisalign and Invisalign Teen are other exciting technological advances embraced

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Ear stuffiness. A tired, painful jaw; chronic clenching/grinding; popping/clicking jaw joints. These are just a few of the symptoms we are learning to live with as bustling 21st century humans. We chock it up to symptoms of our busy, stressful lives. We don’t have the time to address it anyway, do we? And to whom would we rely on if we could make the time or if the pain became too unbearable?

Dr. Doug Brossoit, DDS, has been in the dental industry for over 30 years. As a private practice dentist all those years, he has seen his share of patient’s with the symptoms listed above. In 1999, Dr. Brossoit incorporated the practice of Neuromuscular Dentistry. Since that time he has seen how many other intertwined health issues relating to the teeth, jaw joints, chewing muscles and overall balance of the bite position are understandably overlooked in a typical dentist’s office. And Dr. Brossoit isn’t your typical dentist.

His commitment to his patients’ overall health and wellbeing drove his passion toward Neuromuscular Dentistry, the highly specialized branch of dentistry that focuses on placing the jaw into its optimal position and relieving the symptoms associated with the painful condition of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (more widely referred to as TMD or TMJ).

Problems associated with the Temporomandibular joints, or jaw joints, may be the result of one, or more often, a combination of the following: clenching/grinding, head/ neck trauma, genetics, or missing back teeth, to name a few. Symptoms can include: jaw pain with/without popping/ clicking jaw joints while eating or talking, difficulty eating/ swallowing, headaches/migraines, neck and shoulder pain, earaches, ringing in the ears, stuffy ear sensations, and/or difficulty sleeping. Obstructive sleep apnea endangers the health and sound sleep of millions of people. Two recent

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studies show a 70% overlap of symptoms between TMJ problems and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

When Dr. Brossoit sold his general practice two years ago, he retained the Neuromuscular part of his practice and now focuses specifically on treating Temporomandibular Disorder. His passion to help his patients live pain-free, while supporting their dazzling smile, has led him to develop various treatment options ranging from a simple diagnostic/healing splint all the way to Full Mouth Rehabilitation, depending on his patient’s needs and desires. As an extension of Neuromuscular dentistry, he added the proprietary Strickland Facelift Dentures for denture wearers who wanted a natural smile and a strong efficient bite. He continues to provide all other dental procedures that may be needed in managing bite related problems.

Dr. Brossoit’s expertise is the treatment planning and implementation of complex cases. When you come in for an initial consultation, he wants to hear your concerns, and answer your questions fully. Valuing each of his patients, and their particular concerns and symptoms, Dr. Brossoit works to customize a treatment plan according to your condition and your preferences. Your fears will melt away in his comfortable office, with the confidence of knowing that you are receiving the best care available by a compassionate professional.

“I am very proud of our success rate, and this type of dentistry has been my passion for the past 15 years,” he says.

“I am dedicated to helping my patients live pain-free, and enjoying their lives fully, while helping them avoid the pitfalls of relying on pain medication just to “get by”.

Dr. Brossoit is your partner for a pain free, solid bite, and a beautiful smile. Call him today to schedule an appointment.

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David Bruce Toillion, DDS The Children’s Choice 418 East 30th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203 509-624-1182 John M. Ukich, Sr., DDS Pediatric Dental Center of North Idaho 1717 Lincoln Way, Suite 205 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208-667-3556 John R. Ukich, Jr., DDS Pediatric Dental Center of North Idaho 1717 Lincoln Way, Suite 205 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208-667-3556

Periodontics Steven D. Aeschliman, DDS 9708 North Nevada Street, Suite 102 Spokane, WA 99215 509-489-6850 David W. Engen, DDS 6817 North Cedar Road, Suite 202 Spokane, WA 99208 509-326-4445 Anthony G. Giardino, DDS South Hill Periodontics 2700 South Southeast Boulevard, Suite 210 Spokane, WA 99223 509-536-7032 Lauralee Nygaard, DDS Lauralee Nygaard Periodontics 1005 North Evergreen Road, Suite 102 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 509-927-3272 Gary M. Shellerud, DDS 508 West 6th Avenue, Suite 208 Spokane, WA 99204 509-838-4321

SELECTION PROCESS

The nomination pool of dentists consists of dentists listed online with the American Dental Association, as well as dentists listed online with their local dental societies, thus allowing virtually every dentist the opportunity to participate. Dentists are also given the opportunity to nominate other dentists who we have missed that they feel should be included in our list.

Voters are asked to individually evaluate the practitioners on their ballot whose work they are familiar with. Once the balloting is completed, the scores are compiled and then averaged. The numerical average required for inclusion varies depending on the average for all the nominees within the specialty and the geographic area. Borderline cases are given a careful consideration by the editors. Voting characteristics and comments are taken into consideration while making decisions. Past awards a dentist has received, status in various dental academies (Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Periodontology, etc.) can play a factor in our decision.

Once the decisions have been finalized, the included dentists are checked against state dental boards for disciplinary actions to make sure they have an active license and are in good standing with the board. Then letters of congratulations are sent to all the listed dentists.

A dentist’s inclusion on our list is based on the subjective judgments of his or her fellow dentists. While it is true that the lists may at times disproportionately reward visibility or popularity, we remain confident that our polling methodology largely corrects for any biases and that these lists continue to represent the most reliable, accurate, and useful list of dentists available anywhere.

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This list is excerpted from the 2014 topDentists™ list, which includes listings for more than 100 dentists and specialists in the Spokane area. For more information call 706-364-0853; or write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; by email (info@ usatopdentists.com) or at www.usatopdentists.com. topDentists has used its best efforts in assembling material for this list but does not warrant that the information contained herein is complete or accurate, and does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Copyright 2010-2014 by topDentists, LLC Augusta, Georgia. All rights reserved.

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Kyle Sipe

yle Sipe loves to play video games, and he hopes after going to college, to work in the video game industry, creating something that others will love as much as he does. This 18 year old Post Falls resident knows it takes a lot of hard work, studying and discipline for any teenager to reach their career goal, but Kyle faces one more obstacle than most: a pending heart and double lung transplant.

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Born with end-stage congenital heart scouts and other activities, always knowing disease, Kyle has lived his whole life his limitations. He began to experience knowing his health and heart were at more symptoms of his disease, and in 2007, risk. For his parents, they have known by 5th grade, having missed so much school, even longer. Kyle’s heart condition was his parents decided to home school him. discovered before he was even born, with a “He started to go downhill and didn’t want diagnosis delivered to his parents, Mark and to leave the house often,” says Mark. “It was Sheryl Bentz-Sipe, in May 1995, well before becoming difficult for him to walk from his November birth. For those six months, the car into a store, so in 2009 we got him a Mark and Sheryl already knew there would wheelchair.” be health issues throughout his life, but they Kyle and his parents knew the next step decided they were committed to donning was to check into the hospital for a stay of a spirit of several weeks, success for during which their child. “At time doctors that time, we would fine tune didn’t think his medications the left side and try to get of his heart him on a path to would work at more strength all,” says Mark. and health. “He “We just had didn’t want to to go into this do that, and put with a positive it off until May attitude that 2010, when he everything checked into was going Sacred Heart to work out. for two weeks,” says Mark.

Sheryl is great They couldn’t at that.”

The Sipe family: (l-r) Mark, Alexandra, Kyle and Sheryl get Kyle’s Kyle’s first pulmonary surgery was pressure down, to close off so the plan was then set to pursue a heart his patent ductus arteriousus (PDA). This and lung transplant. That May, he was artery is vital to fetal blood circulation, and usually closes naturally within minutes or feeling so badly, Kyle decided he was ready days of birth, but it did not close for Kyle. to pursue the transplant.

“For somebody that young to have a According to The National Heart, Blood transplant, they really have to buy into the and Lung Institute, “In some babies, the program,” says Mark. That is because it is ductus arteriosus remains open (patent). not just the transplant itself to consider, but The opening allows oxygen-rich blood also the after-care and the long-term health from the aorta to mix with oxygen-poor effects. A transplant recipient is receiving a blood from the pulmonary artery. This can strain the heart and increase blood pressure precious gift. They have to commit to a lifelong discipline of medication, prevention in the lung arteries.” Kyle’s body managed and doctor visits. to handle the open PDA well enough for Before he got out of the hospital, doctors surgery to be postponed until he turned one. It was just the first of many procedures, gave Kyle a medication called milrinone. surgeries and treatments Kyle would “It treats performance of the heart and pulmonary hypertension (increased receive. pressure in the pulmonary arteries),” says Kyle started school and with his parents, Mark. Kyle began feeling so much better doctors and his wonderful and supportive with the medication, that plans for the older sister, Alexandra, keeping a very transplant were temporarily put on hold, close eye on him, took part in baseball, cub 72

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instead, pursuing a medication based plan to manage his hearth health.

Kyle actually felt so much better with the drug, he was able to return to a school setting, at Classical Christian Academy in Post Falls, Idaho, for half of the 2010-2011 school year. Halfway through the year though, it began to be too much for his health, and he returned to home schooling, preparing to take his GED and complete college entrance exams.

Kyle receives his milrinone medication through a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter. This involves a line inserted through a vein in his arm. He wears a backpack that contains the bag of milrinone with a pump to deliver the medication. He wears it 24 hours a day, and has had it for three and a half years now. “As his parents, we go through a procedure once a day of disconnecting the used bag and attaching a new bag, and a home nurse comes in once a week to change the dressing,” says Sheryl. “I am so proud of his responsibility in taking care of it, as well as his upbeat attitude.”

In March 2013, Kyle decided he was ready for the transplant. “I decided I was ready for the transplant because I wanted to do something that could have better results and last longer than milrinone,” says Kyle.

“I want to live on my own and go to college.

I believe that if everything works out, the transplant can give me a better life.”

A heart catheter he received in April 2013 put a question mark on exactly what type of transplant he would need, after his lungs reacted positively. This opened the possibility for a heart transplant, versus a heart and lung transplant. “We don’t know for sure which way we’ll go,” says Mark.

“Our next trip to San Diego will allow us to learn more.”

Throughout this journey, Kyle and his parents have traveled to several different medical centers for testing, consultation and care, including Stanford University in California, University of Washington in Seattle, and the University of San Diego Medical Center in California. Though he receives his regular medical care here with pediatric cardiologist Dr. Carl Garabedian, his surgery at this point is slated to take place in San Diego.

As of now, there are three likely options for Kyle, all of which depend on his

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body, his health and what future visits and consultations reveal, as well as Kyle’s decision. The options include a heart and double lung transplant, of which there are only about 100 performed each year; a heterotopic heart transplant (In the heterotopic procedure, the patient’s own heart is not removed. The new heart is positioned so that the chambers and blood vessels of both hearts can be connected to form what is effectively a “double heart.”); or a LVAD, (left ventrical assistance device) which is a mechanical circulatory device implanted in the body, and which runs off of an external battery.

Because the Sipes don’t know which surgical route Kyle will take, they will also need to choose a plan B, and the surgery needs to be done at a medical center that performs all of these options and has medical staff familiar with all aspects of the procedures, which is why the operation will not be performed in Spokane.

Financially, a scenario and surgery like this is more than any family can bear on their own. The average cost of a transplant can well exceed $500,000, just for the surgery, excluding follow up care, and life expenses. In 2010 the University of Washington Medical Center financial coordinator thought a heart-lung transplant could cost $1.5 million.

Kyle and his family are required to be within a set number of miles or hours of the hospital while he is on the list for a transplant, which means they must face the cost of temporarily relocating to San Diego during the wait, the surgery, the recovery and follow-up medical care. This means there is a cost for housing, lodging, food, transportation to and within the San Diego area, and time off from work to care for Kyle.

That financial burden has been partially lifted by two groups for which the Sipes are thankful: COTA (Children’s Organ Transplantation Association), and Coffman Engineering, where Mark has been employed for 18 years.

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services and does not take a percentage of funds raised. Through COTA assistance, fundraisers throughout the community have been helping the Sipes raise the needed funds for Kyle’s surgery. One such event was a community garage sale held in the valley this past fall, and a benefit performance of Crazy for You, put on at Spokane Civic Theatre in January of this year. So far, Kyle’s COTA account has raised $39,000.

Additional help has come from Coffman Engineering, a premier multidiscipline consulting engineering firm, which has offices in Spokane as well as six other cities. Mark’s co-workers, whether in the Spokane office or one of the other offices, have banded together to help support the Sipe family in Kyle’s medical journey.

Every Monday, the Hawaii office throws a breakfast sale, raising over $400 so far. The company has also offered to match their employee’s donations to Kyle’s fund, and have so far raised $74,000.

The amount of money it will cost is overwhelming, but the knowledge of what it can do for Kyle’s life is positively overwhelming. “I’d like to be able to meet more people and make more friends. I

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February is Heart Health Month, and there is so much positive attention focused on what we can do to have healthy hearts. The opportunity to improve our heart health on our own, through our food and exercise choices, is an empowering gift, but it is not one afforded to everyone. For people like Kyle and the Sipe family, the opportunity comes through bold steps, leaps of faith and the support of members of our community. With every penny raised, it is one step closer to hope and healing for Kyle and his family.

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rom Unitech Composites and Structures in Hayden, Idaho, to Triumph Composite Systems in Airway Heights, to Aerocet Inc., in Priest River, to Parker Aerospace in Liberty Lake, the Inland Northwest has rapidly evolved into an important hub in the aerospace industry.

“Aerospace is a foundational industry in the Spokane Coeur d’Alene region, as well as, the entire Pacific Northwest,” says Todd Woodard, director of marketing and public relations for Spokane International Airport.

“It is a tremendous economic opportunity that fits our labor pool of skilled workers, existing aerospace industrial complex, transportation capability and network – air, rail, and surface, and close proximity to Boeing’s significant Puget Sound aerospace cluster, and all at significantly lower business costs.”

At the center of the hub­is the greater Spokane area. Just a few years ago, the region had 80 aerospace-related businesses.

Now it boasts more than 100.

These companies do everything from producing airplane hubcaps to painting distinct designs on aircraft fuselages.

More than 8,000 people throughout the vicinity are employed in this industry, and that number is growing with recent expansion announcements at several local manufacturers.

For example, in September, Airway Heights-based Wemco launched a $6 million project to build a new production facility on a 10-acre parcel on the West Plains.

The company manufactures equipment for

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industrial, construction, aerospace, mining and agricultural use, including industrial cranes. Wemco is currently operating in a leased 18,000-square-foot plant, but plans to build a 68,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and three smaller support buildings.

The expansion comes in part because the company has added a significant amount of work as a manufacturer of aerospace tooling equipment for a division of Boeing.

If the greater Spokane area is at the center of this aerospace industry hub, then Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) must be at its heart. GSI has been the driving force in recruiting many of these businesses to the area.

GSI

“As the designated economic development agency for Spokane County, Greater Spokane Incorporated works to grow business in our region by helping our existing aerospace companies expand and by recruiting new companies,” says Robin Toth, vice president of business development for GSI. “With an average annual wage more than $10,000 over the county average, these jobs are important as we continue to grow our economy.”

GSI is a founding member of the Inland Northwest Aerospace Consortium (INWAC). INWAC’s core membership is from Spokane and Kootenai Counties and is comprised of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) including tier one, two and three suppliers, as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) companies. These businesses take advantage of Spokane International Airport’s substantial runway access and physical infrastructure.

The group’s mission involves establishing a comprehensive network of related businesses. As in any trade, time is money.

Connecting local companies with each other provides crucial efficiency and a competitive edge. For example, a place producing a part that needs to be nickel-plated can send it to a company nearby, instead of sending it out of the area. By working together, manufacturers have made the region even more attractive to potential businesses.

ATC Manufacturing is part of INWAC. The firm specializes in the press forming of thermoplastic composites and provides high quality composite parts primarily to the aerospace industry, but remains interested in all projects relating to their core competencies.

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Dan Jorgenson, president, says, “I worked at Boeing for over 14 years before starting She cites the following my own company in 2004. We started GSI statistics: production in 2006 and have grown from 1 certified aerospace site one employee – me - to over 40.”

21 current aerospace prospects He’s confident that his organization has only begun to see the benefits of aerospace 5 successful aerospace company recruits expansion. “I foresee dramatic growth in this 10 completed aerospace company industry in our area.” expansions/assists The numbers back his confidence.

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Growth

Both the Boeing Company and Airbus forecast that between 2013 and 2032, global air traffic will require over 30,000 new passenger aircraft and freighters, at an estimated cost of $4.5 trillion dollars, to meet the demand created by population growth, environmental factors, oil prices and emerging commercial markets.

In 2012, the aerospace industry brought $36.7 billion to Washington, reaching an historic high. Spokane County aerospace wages kept pace, soaring 66 percent from $38.7 million in 2007 to $64.4 million in 2012.

“Over the past six years, our aerospace companies have grown by more than 20%, both in number of companies and in employees,” says Toth. “The Spokane region can provide a very affordable alternative to other areas.”

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resulting in 105 new jobs

A key component in this growth is the Aerospace Initiative for Recruitment (AIR Spokane), a partnership between business, elected officials and community leaders focused on the recruitment of these companies.

Toth says, “In 2011, we founded AIR Spokane, which includes Avista, Community Colleges of Spokane, GSI, Spokane, Spokane County and Spokane International Airport, in response to the Washington Aerospace Competitiveness project.”

AIR Spokane has assembled a tiered incentive package for infrastructure extension and workforce training, and a commitment for fast track permitting on Spokane international Airport’s over 6,000 acres of land.

This effort has included the site

certification of a large greenfield site on Spokane International Airport property with runway access, transportation and utility infrastructure investments.

“We continue to leverage the skills and expertise of these partners as we identify and meet with prospects that align with our regional aerospace industry,” Toth says.

Aerospace jobs can basically be divided into private sector uses or military applications.

Ken Lambie, president of Lambie Engineering in Spokane Valley says their two main aerospace clients are Boeing and Triumph Composite Systems. His company specializes in right-size equipment. He says too often corporations tie up capital in equipment that produces products in excess of customer demand. “We offer strategies to manufacturers to use right-sized equipment to reduce waste and increase profitability.”

For example, they created a paint booth for Triumph, enabling the manufacturer to paint light fixtures on site instead of utilizing a separate location.

The firm also provides consulting services regarding concept development workshops, line design, tooling and equipment design.

Lambie says, “We’re super excited to be working in the aerospace industry.”

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4. GSI’s aerospace pipeline for new companies includes more than 20 companies from around the U.S., with the potential to bring more than 2,500 jobs to Spokane County.

5. Spokane County has the largest presence of aerospace companies in Washington State, outside of the Puget Sound region.

6. GSI is a member of the Governor’s trade delegations to international Aerospace Shows (Paris Air Show and Farnborough), and national ADS&S and Aircraft Interiors.

7. The cost of doing business in Spokane is 18% below the national average - (Moody’s Analytics).

8. The Spokane region offers one of the best commute times in the nation and the sixth lowest natural disaster rate.

9. Outdoor Magazine placed Spokane on its 2013 Best Towns list.

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that comes to mind when discussing this field. While it is the world’s largest aerospace firm, it’s not the only aircraft in the flight pattern. The folks at GSI are actively seeking out additional corporations like Airbus, Bombardier and Spirit to broaden the region’s reach.

Government contracts provide a lot of work for companies like Parker Aerospace in Liberty Lake. Dan Kinney, business development manager, says, “We provide liquid cooling systems for military aerospace platforms, like unmanned vehicles or drones.”

Recently, the company was awarded a project to provide cooling components and systems for missiles made by Norwegian defense contractor Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS. The cooling system will be used on Norwegian F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.

The project is funded by the Norwegian government, and Kinney says they plan to deliver their first shipment to Norway within the first half of this year. Approximately half of the design and production of the cooling systems will happen in Parker Aerospace’s 23,000-square-foot facility in Liberty Lake.

In addition to securing important contracts, Parker Aerospace has been able to hire top-notch professionals. Kinney said their Inland Northwest location hasn’t hampered their recruiting process—in fact it’s helped. Kinney says, “We attracted a senior guy from Northrop Grumman. He wanted to get out of the rat race in LA. We took him to lunch last summer at the Beach House in Coeur d’Alene. While we were there a boat took off across the glassy lake.

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area ski resorts within easy driving distance draw thousands of snow enthusiasts.

If outdoor activities fail to tempt, the region boasts dozens of wineries, which produce award-winning wines.

Entertainment opportunities abound and offer everything from local theatre groups to Best of Broadway shows. Visitors are often impressed by the variety of concert venues that draw world-class performers.

But leisure opportunities aren’t the only thing that lures prospective businesses to the area. The availability of an educated work force makes the locality even more appealing to companies looking to relocate or build.

Education and Workforce

Kinney says, “We have a high number of engineers working for us. For the last couple years we’ve worked with students from Gonzaga University. They choose a project and our engineers work with them over nine months as they build and develop prototypes.”

In addition, more than 550 manufacturers in the vicinity are working with Community Colleges of Spokane to create a highly trained, work-ready pool of employees.

Community Colleges of Spokane is the state’s largest community college system and has one of the oldest and most highly regarded aviation programs. It is also home to Air Washington, a $20 million Department of Labor grant that is funding aerospace curriculum in 11 schools across the state.

Carol Weigand is the project manager. She says the grant has allowed them to increase capacity in fields of study in response to local workforce needs.

Programs at various schools include aviation maintenance, composites

technology, avionics and a new 12-week aerospace manufacturing prep class. “This entry level class allows students to leave with several industry certificates that make them more employable,” says Weigand.

Air Washington’s success rate is impressive.

Weigand says, “Our job placement has been very strong—over 80 percent.”

Additionally, there are over 70,000 undergraduates and graduate students within the region. Area universities including EWU, GU, NIC, U of I, WSU and Whitworth offer degrees in engineering and technology. This means there are over 500 engineering students within a 90-minute drive from Spokane, providing an available and steady stream of professional talent.

Recently, North Idaho College opened a new aerospace training center in Hayden. The need for the center reflects the growth of this industry in Idaho. NIC president Joe Dunlap says 25 aerospace businesses have sprung up in North Idaho alone.

This fall, 40 students enrolled in the Aerospace Center for Excellence. Over the next two years, NIC will roll out three additional programs: quality assurance and nondestructive testing; manufacturing and machining operations; and airframe maintenance.

Companies like Hayden-based Empire Airlines, a FedEx feeder carrier, and Empire Aerospace, which performs heavy maintenance on regional-size turboprop planes, are thrilled that industry training will now occur practically in their own backyards.

This labor pipeline has strengthened the regional workforce, creating pathways into aerospace careers that are readily accessible to workers entering the field at all levels.

Weigand anticipates further expansion.

“We’ve got the infrastructure in place to handle the next wave.”

Predicted growth impacts the entire state, not just the Inland Northwest. This has community leaders talking about the big picture.

The Bigger Picture

More businesses in the vicinity mean more jobs for residents. More jobs equals more dollars spent in housing, hospitality, the arts and recreation—just about every facet of life that makes living in the northwest so enjoyable. Not everyone, however, sees growth as a good thing.

“Many people want to keep Spokane the same size, they don’t want it to grow,” says Toth.

She says in 1984 a proposal to establish Spokane as a port authority “went down in flames.” The proposal would have meant a property tax hike, which is a hard sell to Spokane voters.

But a port authority designation can be a huge boon in attracting new companies.

Toth explains, “It’s like one-stop shopping for infrastructure. A port district can own property, build facilities and put in infrastructure.” Instead, she says, “We’ve had to be very creative in enticing businesses.”

Kent Caputo, chief operating officer for the Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority and GSI board member, believes part of the reluctance to embrace growth stems from a failure to see the big picture.

In June, he attended the Paris Air Show and called it an eye-opening experience.

At the air show he discovered people think of the Inland Northwest as being part of a broader region, while here at home, folks tend to define themselves by locale i.e., Liberty Lake, Airway Heights, Spokane Valley, Coeur d’Alene etc.

“It became a real moment for me,” he says.

“It made me think about what ‘we’ means.

I think the conversation needs to change.

We need to think about who we are in different ways. We are communities within regions and regions within states. The global community thinks about how all this fits together and so should we.”

There are aerospace suppliers in each of the 39 counties in Washington. Caputo believes instead of eyeing other areas as competitors, our communities would be better served by understanding the ways we can support and enhance the development of the industry as a whole.

He believes it’s possible to be part of this link without sacrificing the quality of life Inland Northwest residents treasure.

“If we make good choices about who we attract here and how we attract them, we can actually improve and expand our quality of life.”

Bottom line? The aerospace industry is poised to soar to new heights.

Caputo says, “We are a part of a global marketplace. Whether we participate in that to our fullest potential is up to us.”

Cindy Hval is a freelance columnist for the Spokesman Review newspaper. Her stories have been published in numerous anthologies. She’s currently working on her first book: War Bonds: Love Stories From the Greatest Generation.

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Alice Ide Houghton

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New Year’s Day supplement ran in the Spokane Spokesman in 1892 to introduce a biographical sketch of one of the city’s leading real estate agents, and the only woman in the field, Alice A. Ide Houghton. They aptly described her persistence and self-confidence. But then, what woman without a strong conviction of her abilities would enter a business field dominated by the founding fathers and civic leaders as the only woman in that profession?

Mrs. Houghton’s venture into real estate began in the spring of 1887 with little or no capital. It might have been in conjunction with an uncle, Chester D. Ide, and a cousin, Clarence W., who opened a real estate office in the Jamieson Building at that time. Alice proved very adept at selling, and by the next year when the Ides withdrew for other pursuits, she became a partner in the firm of H.M. Williams & Co. Alice’s executive ability, shrewd judgment, unflappability, and unwavering persistence led to almost instant success. In the first two years she was associated with Williams, sales exceeded two million dollars. It was said her personal worth was over $100,000 – not a small accomplishment for two and a half years as a neophyte businesswoman. In the summer of 1889, the firm of Williams and Houghton rented rooms 24 and 25 in the prestigious Frankfurt Block on the southwest corner of Howard and Main streets. A brochure put out by the Retail Trade Bureau that year identified Mrs. Houghton as being a very remarkable woman.

She was only 16 ½ years old when, on January 16, 1865, she married the prosecuting attorney of Peppin County, Wisconsin, Horace E. Houghton, a man almost twice her age. They had two children: son Harvey W. (or Harry, as he is listed in most of the censuses) in 1868 and daughter Idell in 1872. There had hardly been time for more formal education than what she received at a seminary for young ladies in Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

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Alice Houghton, About age 45, a member of the Board of Lady Managers for the world’s Columbian Exposition held in Chocago in 1893. ( photo from History of Washington, American Publishing Co., 1893)

because of his poor health. Thought to be suffering from Bright’s disease, Houghton looked westward for a more healthful climate.

He followed the lead, and probably the advice, of some of the Ide family who had joined a wagon train for Walla Walla, Washington Territory, in 1878. Alice’s uncle Chester D. Ide, his wife Lucy and three sons spent a year in Dayton, Washington, before moving to Spokane County. The following year, they located in the town by the falls.

That same year, 1880, Gilbert Ide, Alice’s younger brother decided to leave the family farm. After working a year on a ranch in the Palouse country, he too, settled in Spokane Falls, where he established a livery stable.

Horace Houghton arrived in March 1884. In just two months, his health was so improved that he went back to Wisconsin to close out his affairs. He returned in July and was followed by Alice and the children in September. Houghton opened a law office with George M. Forster as his first partner.

Young, attractive, energetic Mrs. Houghton settled in on Fourth Street between Lincoln and Monroe on a lot they bought from A. M.

Cannon. With her beautiful singing voice, Alice soon became involved in every musical activity in the community.

As neighbors of the A. M. Cannons, the Houghtons easily became part of Spokane Falls’ society. They attended all the fancy parties at the Cannon home and entertained in return. Mrs. Houghton served on various committees for a variety of community functions. Wherever the Cannons, Brownes, Grays, Glovers and Zieglers were, so were the Houghtons. Whenever she was requested to sing for a benefit, Alice readily accepted.

One such occasion was held at Joy’s Opera House on May 22, 1885, to raise money for uniforms for Pynn’s Brass Band. Daughter Idell was also on the program.

On April 6, 1894, Houghton was elected city attorney and served three terms until he was fired in 1892 as a result of a legal opinion he gave contrary to the wishes of the city council about an upriver water project. He claimed F. Lewis Clark had no right to sell river water to anyone, nor did the Spokane Falls Waster Power Company or the Washington Water Power Company.

W.W.D. Turner replaced Houghton, and the Upriver Water Plant was completed March 1, 1896.

Misfortune struck the Houghton household early in May 1886 when Horace collapsed while addressing a jury in the courtroom. His condition, from which he eventually recovered, was considered critical after a diagnosis of “softening of the brain.” This domestic crisis is probably what prompted Alice to enter the working world. Commercial work was not unknown to her. Before coming to Spokane Falls, Mrs. Houghton had a millinery shop in Durand.

This time, however, she entered real estate.

It was at a most propitious time, as the booming Coeur d’Alene mines meant an influx of potential buyers of property.

In 1887, Alice had an option on the land that became the Houghton and Calahan Addition in Spokane, roughly enclosed

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Above: Intertior of the Frankfort Block outside the real estate office of H.M.Williams amd Mrs. Alice Houghton before Spokane’s Great Fire of August 4, 1889 ( Sketch from spokane Falls Illustrated) Right: Alice Houghtonas she appeared in the 1890 Spokane Falls and its exposition souvenir book.

Below: Inertior view of Mrs. Houghton’s real estate office in agle Block, 1890 ( sketch from the April 1890 issue of Northwest Magazine )

husband, Denton J. Callahan, of St. Paul, to buy the property. They agreed that she would sell the land and divide the profits.

After a disagreement arose with Callahan, the Houghtons sued for half of the unsold realty in 1891; however, the state supreme court ruled that according to the agreement, Callahan would hold the title. Alice’s halfinterest was in the profits only, not in the unsold real estate.

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southwest corner of Fourth and Cedar.

That Alice’s wit and intelligence were easily discernible upon first meeting was evidenced in a letter Adelaide Sutton Gilbert wrote to her parents describing a party at the Tiger Hotel in Burke, Idaho. “In the party were two very jolly ladies from Spokane, and between them we nearly killed ourselves laughing. One of them about 50 – is a Mrs. Houghton – a real estate dealer. Her husband is a judge and holds some official position has his office and she has hers - he says she makes more money than he does – she made $25,000 one year. She is a s bright and as smart as a steel trap – very stylish – dresses beautifully.”

After the 1889 fire, Alice opened her

own real estate firm in the Eagle Block, branching into mining investments and insurance. Her business soon became one of the largest and most profitable of this type in the Northwest. She placed ads in the Spokane Falls Review advertising herself as the sole agent for the Bonners Ferry town site, gateway to the Kootenai Mining District. She was the secretary-treasurer of the Bonners Ferry Company.

Washington statehood was granted on November 11, 1889. Elections that month sent Judge Houghton to the first legislature as a member of the senate.

During this time, Alice Houghton’s reputation continued to rise. An article in the New York Sun, reprinted in the Spokane Falls Review, on December 18, 1890, said Mrs. H.E. Houghton was one of the most remarkable women in the Northwest. The article went on to extoll her success through the investments she had made in timber, coal and desert lands, as well as in numerous town sites, notably, Bonners Ferry and Post Falls, all quite unusual for a woman.

They stated she was worth $500,000 from an original investment of only $100; however, be that as it may, hard cash was scarce. Taxes went unpaid from 1887-1890 on property the Houghtons owned. Some of these were for as little as seven dollars to seventy. When the tax delinquent suits came up in court in 1893, they were dismissed because the Houghtons paid the back taxes.

Alice’s recognition as a woman of ability went beyond Spokane. In September 1890, just prior to the Northwestern Industrial Exposition held in Spokane, in which Alice participated, the governor appointed her one f the two state representatives to the Board of Lady Managers (often referred to as the Women’s Commission) for the World’s Columbian Exposition to be held in Chicago in 1893.

Diplomatic relations between Italy and the United States were at a standstill. When it was learned that Italy refused to send an exhibit to the fair, Alice suggested to Mrs..

Bertha Honore Palmer, president of the Board of Lady Managers, that she contact Queen Margherita personally. As a result, Italy was among the first to announce its

committee under the special saloons, Alice was one of the patronage of the queen. organizers.

She sent her personal For all practical purposes, by collection of historical laces, 1895, Alice Houghton made her which had never before home permanently in Chicago, left Italy. Some were nearly where she continued to promote 3,000 years old, having come the wonders of Washington State. from Egyptian and Etruscan In the spring of 1897, Judge Horace E. Houghton tombs. Contemporary works Horace E. Houghton suffered (Photo from the 1890 Spokane Falls of Italian women were also and its Exposition souvenir book) a stroke. By August, Houghton included. The June 1892 issue seemed well enough to travel to of the Northwest Magazine, published in Chicago, where his wife resided. A second St. Paul Minnesota, pointed out the credit attack occurred at St. Paul. After a few days, for the Italian exhibit must belong to Mrs. the doctors decided he could continue his Houghton. journey. In Chicago, a third stroke claimed his The Columbian Exposition was a fabulous life on August 23, 1897. His death at age 62 success and over twenty million attended, came as a shock to his friends in Spokane. The but it coincided with the Panic of 1893 prominent and popular figure was described that subsequently plunged the nation into as a man of high character, considerate to a a depression. Banks failed, and many lost fault with his family, and always generous in fortunes. During the first four years of the his contributions to charitable causes.

1890s, Alice and her husband had borrowed Alice continued her business interests in more than twenty thousand dollars, often Chicago after her husband’s death, but had with other people, using various properties no listing in the 1899 Chicago City Directory, for security. Sometimes interest was paid although her business partner, Archie on the loans, occasionally some of the Brownlee, did. The next year, on May 18, principal, but many times nothing was 1900, the Buffalo County Herald, Mondovi, repaid. Consequently, there were a number Wisconsin carried the following item: “Mrs. of civil suits by the Hypotheekbank, Traders Alice Houghton, widow of the late Hon. H.E. National Bank and individuals to reclaim Houghton, formerly of Durand, was recently the outstanding debts. Failing to appear in married [May 16] to a wealthy Denver court, the Houghtons defaulted, and various gentleman (Brownlee).” parcels of their property were sold in 1894.

Archie and Alice moved to Denver, where As the Panic of 1893 brought a general they resided for five years. Brownlee, who was slow-down of business in Spokane, because nine years younger than Alice, passed away of the contacts Alice had made during the January 16, 1912, at the age of 55. Alice had Columbian Expositions, she looked toward him interred next to her first husband, Horace Chicago. She opened a real estate office Houghton, at Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago. there in December 1893. Again, Alice shared Alice died on August 19, 1920, one day after her time between Chicago and Spokane. her 72nd birthday. She was buried on the other She also had another reason to travel east: side of Horace in Rosehill Cemetery (where in November 1894, daughter Idell married her interment record states 68 as her age).

Herbert C. Phillips of Pennsylvania and Alice Ide Houghton Brownlee was a living moved to Pittsburgh. example of what an able and brilliant woman There had been a continual campaigning could accomplish regardless of the times in for women’s suffrage after the state bill had which she lived. She was as successful as any been declared unconstitutional in 1888. man in the line of business she chose. Yet, Surprisingly, Mrs. Houghton was president all biographies point out that she was always of the anti-suffrage movement. One would mindful of her duties as a wife and mother have expected that a person actively engage and was a popular patron of society, as if it in business, who was as well known as were necessary to pigeonhole her as a woman she was throughout the state, would have and not as an individual person. wanted to express her political opinions This story is excerpted from Seven Frontier as well, but for the most part, Alice held Women and the Founding of Spokane Falls, traditional ideas about the role of a wife

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House of Hurtado

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ou know what, you don’t even have to take your shoes off,” says Armando Hurtado, looking around his steel and wood-clad Coeur d’Alene home he describes as a “contemporary barn.” It’s inviting yet almost utilitarian, full of unexpected touches, and largely indestructible. “You can’t hurt it,” he says.

Red-painted wood, steel, plywood—these are some of the building blocks that have long gone into the barns that studded the hills above Lake Coeur d’Alene, but they’re given a new twist in Armando and Shelley Hurtados’ three-year-old home.

Armando designed and did the bulk of the work himself; as one of the founders and principals of HDG, the thriving local architecture and design firm known especially for restaurant

Above :The center island in the kitchen divides the room in two, and serves as the hub of the room’s operations.

Below : Views from the property are glorious year-round and provide an additional element to the home.

design (Fire Artisan Pizza, Sapphire Lounge, Revel 77, Top of India, The Boiler Room and others), it’s no surprise that his home pushes the design envelope.

The vision was clear: a highly efficient house with no space wasted, easy to clean and great for entertaining, incorporating simple forms, monochromatic finishes, and durable, long-lasting materials—and of course it had to take advantage of the

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amazing view of the lake and mountains.

The Hurtados purchased this land 14 years ago following a quest to find a new hometown. Back then, they were expecting their first child—Shelley was five months pregnant—and they took off from their previous home of San Diego on a two and a half month road trip, in search of “small-town America,” as Armando puts it, wanting something either on the

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Above : Orange metal lockers provide creative storage solutions in the master bathroom.

water or in view of it. They traveled from California to Canada, camping most of the way. They visited a lot of great places, but there was “nothing that impressed us as much as Coeur d’Alene,” he says. He and Shelley were amazed by both the friendliness of the people and the low prices for houses.

The property they purchased was previously an orchard, and it had the stunning water views they were after. “We bought here knowing that one day we would

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do this,” Armando says. “It only took us 10 years to be able to do it!” The family (they now have two children and two dogs) lived in the existing house for about a decade before tearing it down three years ago, moving into a 35-foot fifth-wheel while construction of their new home began.

Any construction project has its obstacles, and when you do a lot of the work yourself, as Armando has, there are even more of them than usual. Finding the time to do the

work, for one. The budget is another. “It was all sort of propagated by cost,” Armando says. “It was all very affordable to build.”

The goal of keeping costs low helped drive some of the innovative choices in the home—doing more with less always does. Armando tells his clients to look at their design projects like this: pretend that for resources they have two sticks, while everybody else has eight. The goal? They need to do more with two sticks that the

other guys can do with eight.

“It hones skills more to try to achieve more with nothing,” he explains.

There are countless times in this home where they’ve made something beautiful out of the unexpected. Take, for instance, the exterior, a combination of slatted red wood and steel. That’s not too crazy. But the metal is rusting—and it’s awesome.

“The steel on the outside was intended to rust,” Armando says. “It’s been rusting for

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Above : The kitchen sink is large enough to double as an emergency shower - something that was actually put to the test in its earliest days.

three years. It’s finally gotten to the point of the right amount of rust and bare steel.”

This summer he plans to clean and seal it, permanently preserving the organic art.

Or take the bold use of plywood and oriented strand board (OSB). Poly-coated plywood is used for the home’s flooring, and the walls are made of OSB, with the printing stamped on each sheet painted over to create the thick black stripes that run through the house. These materials aren’t what most people use for flooring and walls, but for this project they were perfect choices.

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“This area was at one time used for farming, orchards to be exact,” Armando explains, “so the use of plywood and OSB originated from the concept of a contemporary barn.”

Barns, he says, “are typically monochromatic in their interiors, utilizing materials in their raw state and built primarily for function. The OSB and plywood gave me that sense of utility, function, and of course, affordability. The inherent texture also gave me that ‘unfinished’ look I was after.”

The home’s high ceilings and plenty of large windows and sliding glass doors let

in lots of light. Downstairs, an open floor plan encompasses the living, dining, kitchen, mud room, pantry and powder room—it’s ideal for entertaining, which the Hurtados love to do, opening the sliders that lead to exterior decks on both ends of the home when it’s warm enough. On the Fourth of July, “it’s kind of an open call.” Friends bring their own chairs and drinks and “we provide the view,” Armando says, pointing out the straight shot to the Coeur d’Alene Resort and its annual fireworks show. The family spends a lot of time on the front deck,

with friends often stopping by. At night, the house really lights up, further drawing people in. “It’s a fish bowl,” Armando says, “but we don’t mind.”

The step-down living room just off the entry brings together an eclectic mix of décor and furnishings, like molded Eames chairs and a simple couch, a vintage salonstyle hair dryer Armando stripped of its heating element and converted into a lamp, and a perfectly overblown spindly white light fixture—an Ikea find that makes a big visual statement without a big cost. There’s

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Above : The living room flows off of the end of the galley kitchen, and has incredible views thanks to the ample amount of windows.

also what Armando calls “our super cool cheesy fireplace,” a wall-mount number dating back to the ‘70s or ‘80s that he got in a trade from a friend. It wasn’t what he’d first envisioned, but when the giant steel fireplace he’d originally planned for that space was nixed for the time being, due to cost constraints, the cheesy fireplace made a fit substitute.

On the same wall, there’s a blown-up photo of Shelley’s father in Lyon, France, captured at age 17 on the BMW motorcycle he purchased for $125 and rode through Europe. The photo not only cleverly hides the TV behind it, it’s also a conversation starter. This works for Armando, who’s not much of one for displaying typical family photos. They’ve still got them, of course, but the pieces on the walls are a bit more compelling.

“I want photos that are artistic, that maybe say a story,” he says. The piece by the front door is a photo of a painting of Shelley’s grandfather, a doctor, which was painted by a doctor friend of his in 1969. Upstairs, a metal wall outside the kids’ bedrooms serves as a gallery for their artwork. Other photos,

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The kitchen area is lined with a vast bank of floor to ceiling cabinets and drawers, with access to the uppers provided by a rolling library ladder, a gift to Armando from his former San Diego architecture firm. The appliances are built into the cabinetry, and an open shelf is lined with a collection of vintage blenders.

Armando’s favorite piece in the entire house is the family’s sole cooking, dining and prep space: a colossal piece of steel three feet wide and 23 feet long, weighing in around 1,200-1,300 pounds. Built into it are a gas range and a larger-than-average stainless steel sink equipped with a commercial kitchen sprayer. More cabinets and drawers, as well as a dishwasher and wine cooler, are housed beneath it. Armando says he likes the island in part because it’s deceptively simple—one long piece that serves many purposes. But getting it into place actually took quite a bit of planning—how to transport it, how to get

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it into the house (Armando had about 12 friends over on a Saturday to haul it in, and ended up calling a structural engineer friend in a panic to confirm that the weight wouldn’t seriously harm someone). The design is simple, but the back story is rich. It’s even served a few unintended purposes: Armando’s first shower in the new home, then under construction, was actually in the deep kitchen sink.

The powder room adjacent to the kitchen has lime green fixtures, a metal paper towel dispenser, and a manhole cover in the floor labeled “sewer.”

(There’s another upstairs in the master shower.) Things in that room are a

little, well, exposed, thanks to a fulllength window adjacent to the toilet.

Vibrant floral curtains can be pulled to cover this window for the time being; down the road, when exterior landscaping is completed, high hedges will provide privacy. Landscaping is one of the projects coming up in the near future, with plans to do the front yard this spring. Armando will create the design and hire someone to do the work, keeping things simple with lowmaintenance native plants and gravel beds.

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Above : The picture of Shelley’s father, in the living room.

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traditional and unusual elements—a manhole cover in floor of the metal-walled shower, orange lockers for storage, and a floating vanity topped with dual sinks.

The master bedroom has a continuation of the striped OSB walls, a low profile bed, and a stellar view of the lake from its private balcony. A desk area leading in to the master suite provides convenient workspace when needed.

Frequent utilitarian touches, such as exposed ductwork, lockers used as storage (like the full-length ones in the mudroom, one designated for each family member), and wire mesh light fixtures Armando made himself, help to unify all of the home’s spaces.

From the second floor, a covered, opengrate metal bridge leads to a two-story building, which has a garage on the ground level and office space for Armando and Shelley on the second floor. The bridge is not only a fun design element, but very practical, making it simple to get from the upper level of one building to the other without having to trek down and up stairs.

In the back yard is a plot of grass surrounded by trees. The guesthouse at the rear of the property is a former pump house that’s now trimmed in orange and sided in corrugated metal, complete with its own bathroom and small refrigerator.

Carrying over many of the aesthetics from the main house, it has clean lines, exposed beams and modern furnishings, with fun

Above : A covered metal walkway connects the home to an office and garage.

Below : The upstairs hallway serves as an art gallery for the Hurtado’s children’s artwork.

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Above : A sewer manhole cover in the bathroom.

decorative elements including a row of miniature molded chairs above the bed, and playful cardboard taxidermy on one wall. Careful choices in the guest room make the most of its small footprint, like sliding interior doors, a headboard that doubles as a bathroom wall and built-in nightstands.

“I don’t think it will ever be done, quite honestly,” Armando says back in the main house. And there may always be something left to work on—someday

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There isn’t anything that makes the frigid outdoors more welcomed than a cozy indoor fireplace. The 21st century has brought with it new, more efficient options to the favored standards. I checked in with Grant Falco on the latest trends heating up the market.

Falco’s began as a produce and fruit stand on the same Sprague Avenue property where they are currently located. Giuseppe Falco began serving the Spokane and surrounding communities in 1928. Always embracing change, Falco’s added stoves and fireplaces to their product mix in the early 1980s, focusing on heating solutions that were cutting edge, efficient, cost effective and aesthetically pleasing. So it should come as no surprise that they are leading the way locally when it comes to the latest trends in home heating.

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Zero Clearance Fireplaces “For many years, gas zero clearance fireplaces were viewed purely from the decorative standpoint—a nice fire in a metal box—but they produced little, if any heat,” said Grant Falco, owner of Falco’s. “With the advent of the Direct Vent system, gas fireplaces today are efficient, with huge heating capabilities, and extraordinarily beautiful flames.” Zero clearance fireplaces can be installed virtually anywhere in your home, and indoor air quality is never compromised.

Zonal Heating Zonal Heating, the idea of ‘heating where you live’ can

save homeowners money on their heating bills by heating living spaces instead of the entire home. “Zone Heating puts the heat where you need it, when you need it, adding to your home’s comfort and ambiance but also reducing household fuel consumption,” explained Grant.

Gas Fireplaces “Gas fireplaces have evolved to include modern styles, with sleek, contemporary lines, linear designs and metal accents,” he shared. Aesthetics are second only to the efficiency of the systems and your imagination can run wild it. Traditional logs have been replaced with stones, rocks and glass beads for a more urban style.

Grant explained that a gas fireplace should typically last 10-20 years when professionally serviced annually. If homeowners are experiencing more than one to two services per year, especially for the same problem, it may be time to consider a new unit. There aren’t necessary tricks to properly caring for your gas fireplace, but there are a few tips to consider for maximizing the longevity and efficiency of your gas fireplace.

“Annual service and maintenance by a company that understands your product is vital to the longevity of the unit. By scheduling yearly ‘check-ups,’ homeowners can actually save money in the long run and extend the life of the appliance by many years,” said Grant. A professional will complete the following types of tasks when performing service on a gas fireplace: adjust millivolt output, clean and adjust the glowing embers and logs for best appearance, clean the fan and related air circulation passages, clean the glass, check the batteries in the carbon monoxide detector, and ensure the vents are unobstructed and able to do their job.

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Granite Reigns in Kitchen and Bathrooms

by Stephanie Regalado

Even despite the recession, granite has remained the material of choice with new homeowners and homebuilders alike. In the kitchen especially, granite countertops are here to stay. Many homeowners are choosing to upgrade their homes for a better resale value and granite (and other types of natural stone) is currently the number one choice for countertops, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

“When I began my career in the industry 25 plus years ago, granite counter tops were only in hospitality and commercial venues,” says Charles Ratliff, Great Floor’s general manager of the Kitchen and Bath Division.

“Very few residences in America had them; today Granite or Quartz counter tops are a standard occurrence in the average American home.”

Charles and his team have observed kitchen and bathrooms taking on a cleaner, more minimal or contemporary aesthetic. “Unlike years past, no more are customers being pigeonholed into a design category, they are becoming more comfortable homogenizing their designs and incorporating elements they enjoy; meaning we may do a rustic alder cabinet and combine it with commercial appliances and a sleek kitchen sink and faucet.”

According to national trends, here are three areas that are allowing homeowners endless opportunities and customizations: Color Years ago, designers and homeowners chose neutral and safe colors and focused on long-term classic looks that would appeal to practically any potential buyer.

Today there are bolder and more dramatic designs that reflect the homeowner’s personal style rather than a generic look.

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unique textures and vivid patterns to create a personal design that looks like a work of art.

Curves As designers and homeowners choose to be creative in their kitchen design, curved counters and surfaces are becoming more and more popular. Bold, sweeping curves mixed with the vertical lines of cabinets create contrast and provide a focal point in the kitchen.

Edge Details There are plenty of choices when it comes to edge detail. Bevels, coves, dupont, bullnose, chiseled, waterfall… this is where creativity shines. Designers are paying close attention to how the edge detail of their client’s countertops can contribute to the overall look and feel of the room.

When Shopping for Tile and Granite There are many suppliers in the marketplace who sell inferior materials to gain a competitive edge, Charles cautioned.

“Customers should make certain they are working with a reputable retailer who will follow through after the sale is made on all the intangible things; returning phone calls, staying on schedule,” he said. “They also should ensure they are dealing with a reputable company who is capable of fabricating their counter top correctly and to industry standards.”

According to Charles, the kitchen and bath industry is expanding, and as much as granite counter tops are essentially a staple in today’s home, you will see engineered stones or quartz continuing to grow its share of that space as customers become more astute and learn about its many features and benefits.

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Home Selling Which Fixes Are Worth It to Lure Buyers?

Okay, don’t panic.

If you’re one of those homeowners who’s been moaning about how hard it’s been trying to sell your house, your bargaining power -- you remember that concept, right? -- hasn’t been completely devastated just because a flood of new foreclosures is expected to hit the market as a result of the recent $25 billion “robosigning” mortgage settlement.

In fact, while studies have shown your own property value could take up to another four percent hit if you’re within a quarter mile of a foreclosure ultimately snapped up at auction or taken back by the lender, the thing to remember is this: Most buyers today are only interested in homes that are “movein-ready,” so if yours isn’t ... well, there’s your problem.

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Montclair, N.J. “That’s why I tell clients it’s worth making certain strategic fixes if they’re looking for quicker and more profitable sales.”

So, which “fixes” are worth it, and which aren’t? Read on: Worth It: Addressing major maintenance and safety issues. Would you buy a house with faulty electrical wiring? Enough said.

Not Worth It: Major bath renovations.

“Whatever you do might not suit the buyer,” says O’Neill, “and meanwhile, you’d have spent as much as tens of thousands of dollars.” Meaning, stick to things like repairing cracked shower doors, and save your visions of a modern-day spa for your own new abode.

Worth It: Ripping up old carpeting.

Whether you replace it with new carpets or refinish the underlying wood floor is less important than getting rid of an eyesore.

Not Worth It: Major kitchen renovations.

Same “taste” issue as above.

Worth It: Anything that enhances “curb appeal.” If the first thing prospective buyers notice even before exiting their cars is that your roof looks like it’s been whipped by a tornado, say, chances are you’ve already lost the sale. “It’s a huge turn-off,” says O’Neill, “and makes buyers predisposed to find even more things they don’t like.” So, if your roof needs replacing, check out the Value Collection Lifetime Designer Shingles from GAF (the largest roofing manufacturer in North America), which have the look of luxury shingles but at very affordable prices (www.gaf.com).

Not Worth It: Anything that screams clutter. The less of “you” there is, the more likely prospective buyers are to imagine themselves happily living there. (NewsUSA)

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Electric Cars Should You Wait or Should You Go?

The BMW i8 0–60 mph in 4.4 seconds Combined max. power – 362 hp and 420 lb-ft torque Boasts up to 94 mpg fuel efficiency Fully recharges in 1.5 hours from a 220-volt Level 2 charger

by David Vahala

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lectric cars have been in the news more than ever. Last fall, we heard about fires in Tesla Motors’ Model S, the most popular electric car sold today. Recently, press releases have announced several 2014 electric models from BMW, Ford and Fiat.

This month, more news confirming a trend which will make anyone contemplating purchasing an electric car happy – a price war.

Tesla is a well-known name. Over a hundred years ago, Serbian engineer and physicist Nikola Tesla (no relation to Tesla Motors) was filing hundreds of patents for electric technologies, including introducing AC electric power to the world. Some of his inventions weren’t even made public because they were so far ahead of their time. Had the world been ready for Tesla’s innovations, we might just be living in a far different technological world today.

Of particular interest to Tesla was the electric car. In July 1931, outside the Pierce-Arrow factory in Buffalo, NY, Tesla demonstrated his electric car. Replacing a new Pierce-Arrow’s gas engine with an 80hp electric motor, it was reported he drove around New York for a week at

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speeds up to 90 mph. So why didn’t Tesla’s electric car become popular? It was bad timing for the public to buy innovative cars and investors to risk their money in an unproven technology during the era of the great stock market crash.

The electric cars of today’s Tesla Motors represent his spirit and innovation – and the world is buying them now! Company founders Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, later joined by CEO Elon Musk, chose the name Tesla to honor Nikola Tesla.

“Without Tesla‘s vision, our car wouldn’t be possible. We’re confident that if he were alive today, Nikola Tesla would look over our electric car and nod with approval,” says Eberhard. Musk has admiration for Tesla too, funding a project to turn the inventor’s former laboratory in Long Island, NY, into a museum.

Tesla is not only building cars, it is introducing charging infrastructure around the world. The company has opened its first Supercharger stations in Germany, which connect major German cities, making traveling from Munich to Zurich possible all for free!

Are you ready to innovate? The world certainly is ready for electric cars. Let’s take a trip back in time to learn more about

the history of electric cars. Then, examine factors to consider before buying one, and finally, check out some new models in addition to Tesla’s.

Walking Down the Electric Car’s Memory Lane

The first electric vehicle is a subject of debate. It appears the first one was developed in 1839 in Scotland by Robert Anderson, who built a battery-propelled carriage.

The batteries weren’t even rechargeable – those hadn’t been invented yet. Other inventors disputed his claim. Hungarian Anyos Jedlik produced an electric carriage in 1828 and Dutchman Sibrandis Stratingh designed an electric vehicle in 1835. Also in 1835, Thomas Davenport from Vermont (inventor of the first American-built DC electric motor) built a small electric carriage.

Competitive as all these men were, the sources I studied suggest the distinction likely belongs to Mr. Anderson.

Most accept the first four-wheeled electric car was built by German Andreas Flocken in 1888. The Flocken Elektrowagen, looking like a shortened version of a horse-drawn buggy, had one hp, a top speed of 15km/ hour and a range of 40km.

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Consider these factors if you are interested in purchasing an electric vehicle: electric automobiles held many records.

Among the most renowned, Camille Jenatzy broke the 100 km/h (62mph) speed barrier in 1899 in his La Jamais Contente. Perhaps the best known, best selling electric car of that early era was the Columbia Electric Runabout, which set a record for most sales, exceeding 1,000 total units.

Electric cars flourished in America.

While basic electric cars cost under $1,000 in 1900, most were in a class similar to the Hupp-Yeats – large, ornate cars featuring luxurious interiors built with expensive materials. Averaging $3,000, a huge sum in the day, these cars were designed for the rich and famous. Sales of electric cars reached their peak in 1912 and were mostly forgotten with the rapid acceleration of internal combustion engines, except for Nikola Tesla’s 1931 Pierce-Arrow.

Decades later, General Motors (GM) introduced the Urban Electric Car in 1973, but it was a bit too unconventional. GM returned in 1997 with the EV1, designed to comply with California’s zero-emissionsmandate. It had a range of 160 miles and was quick, fun and reliable – the best electric vehicle anyone had ever seen.

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manufacturer, GM became the company that “killed the electric car,” noted by the press at the time.

In 2000, Toyota introduced the Prius Hybrid. This affordable electric-plusgas powered car was popular and widely accepted, offering distance and economy, style and practicality. Over the next ten years, there would still be no electric car that could touch the popularity of the Prius. Today, the Prius is available in almost 80 countries and has sold almost six million cars worldwide, making it the most widely accepted electric-gas hybrid vehicle in history. Other manufacturers offered hybrids but no all- electric cars.

Watch this space for a future story about hybrid vehicles.

The few electric vehicles available from 1990 to 2009 were mostly from independent auto companies, including one manufactured right here in Spokane.

Commuter Cars designed and builds the Tango T600. Lithium battery powered, it has a 100-mile range at 70 mph and can do 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds with a quarter mile time of 12.5 seconds. According to Commuter Cars, this revolutionary vehicle combines the speed and agility of a motorcycle with the security and protection of a high performance racecar.

In late 2010, the Nissan LEAF became the first modern all-electric, five door family hatchback to be produced by a major auto manufacturer.

Electric cars are not as expensive as you may think. New technologies are typically more costly at first, gradually becoming less expensive.

Electric cars start well below $30,000.

Even better, there’s a Federal Tax credit worth $7,500, and states like California have rebates of up to $2,500, which means you can buy an electric car or lease one at a very attractive price.

Lifetime operating expenses are lower than gasoline or diesel vehicles because there is minimal maintenance or repairs required; no oil/filter changes, antifreeze replacement, tune ups, smog checks.

Driving an electric car is environmentally friendly and better for the planet. An EV is a clear winner; based on today’s U.S. electricity production fuel sources, an electric car emits half the amount of carbon pollution per mile than the average new gas vehicle.

Using U.S. residential electricity average rates, driving one of today’s electric cars is close to the equivalent of driving a 27 mile-per-gallon car on $1.00-a-gallon gasoline.

Most electric vehicles have a range of at least 80 miles and can be charged at any ordinary electrical outlet (120V).

Batteries remain a question mark.

The priciest part of an EV, battery costs continue to drop as production increases and with the auto industry purchasing up to $25 billion in advanced batteries annually. Ask about battery life and options before you buy!

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2014’s Stable of New Electric Cars This is an exciting time for car enthusiasts who also might be electric car buyers. From the variety of models and competitive pricing, 2014 is a transformational year.

“Manufacturers have realized selling an EV at a loss is better than not selling one at all,” says Karl Brauer, senior analyst at Kelley Blue Book. “Because these vehicles represent a tiny percentage of total sales, automakers can absorb a financial loss with minimal pain,” he says. “If you’re a buyer looking to make the move to an EV, there are some excellent deals to be had.” Here are several models to consider: Locally, Kristin Goff at Wendle Motors, the only dealer in the Inland Northwest to offer two auto manufacturers’ EV models (Ford Focus and Nissan LEAF) is offering $4,000 off the 2014 Focus with a $35,200 base price, down from $39,200 in 2013.

Factoring in a $7,500 Federal Tax credit, a customer can buy a Focus EV for $27,700.

Nissan’s base model LEAF S is competitively priced as low as $21,300 after applying the Federal Tax credit.

The 2014 BMW i3 electric car isn’t just technologically important – it has a carbon-fiber reinforced plastic unibody – it’s visually exciting too. Chevrolet’s Spark EV, re-engineered for its new electric powertrain, with subtle styling differences like decorative blue paint and a Volt-style grille, is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. A 110 kW (130 horsepower) electric motor gives it significantly more “spark” and its 400 pounds-feet of torque matches that of a BMW supercar. Pricing starts under $32,500 pre-incentives.

At 108 MPGe highway, Fiat’s 500e is the most efficient highway EV, also returning 87 miles of range. It’s one of the more visually interesting with vibrant paint work, aerodynamic wheels and a large white front grille. Another visually enticing car is the SMART Electric. As the least expensive EV, claiming the full $7,500 Federal Tax credit reflects a price as low as $18,250. Top speed is 78 mph and it’ll do 60 mph in less than 12 seconds.

Even AAA is getting into the EV act.

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Angeles) to provide roadside charging.

Mobile charging trucks create power through an on-board generator powered by gasoline or alternative fuels.

So, are you convinced – ready to hang up the gas nozzle and plug in? Here is a final future indicator to ponder from a nonautomotive source: Jeff Reeves, editor of InvestorPlace.com, commenting on Tesla.

“Long-Term Electric Vehicle Revolution; this isn’t just a Tesla story. Electric vehicles are the way of the future, with the Chevy Volt, Toyota Prius and Nissan LEAF all racking up more than 10,000 units sold in 2013. The EV market is seeing growth across the board right now; it represents about four percent of the auto market — and is expanding fast, just as the hybrid segment did. With plans for a Tesla Model X SUV and Tesla Model E midsize sedan in the works, and a lower-cost vehicle to launch in 2016, Tesla is not just growing existing model sales but opening up new product lines in this important part of the auto future.”

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The Man with the Plan

Zuill Bailey creates new

musical experiences for the 2014 Northwest Bach Festival

by Shaun O’L. Higgins

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magine hearing Chopin’s piano nocturnes performed in a candle-lit cathedral; listening to the music of Bach and Brubeck in the club-like atmosphere of a winery; viewing a film’s Spokane debut at the MAC; enjoying live performances by four international recording stars; going on a six-night “musical mystery tour” of Bach suites performed at historic venues throughout Spokane. All of that, and more, await you as part of the 2014 Northwest Bach Festival.

Zuill Bailey, in his first year as the Festival’s artistic director, has vowed to preserve the 36-year-old event’s artistic integrity while creating exciting new musical experiences for local audiences.

The results will be apparent when the Festival launches its event-packed, twoweek run on February 25.

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“Beautiful musical programs in unique venues are taking place every evening,” says Gertrude Harvey, executive director of the Festival and its parent organization, Connoisseur Concerts. “Zuill brings enormous energy and a compelling virtuosic focus to the 2014 Festival.”

Bailey notes that successful arts programs require the faith and support of their management, boards, donors, volunteers and audiences. “The willingness of Connoisseur Concerts to explore new directions and support expansion of the Festival has been extraordinarily encouraging,” he says, adding his hope that “the 2014 program will set a standard for future Festivals.”

For three years local concertgoers have been “wowed” by Bailey’s consummate artistry as an internationally renowned cellist and recording star. Indeed, Bailey’s talent, enthusiasm and charm have made him a household name within Spokane’s music community. This year he is also demonstrating formidable skills as an impresario. He has assembled an array of headline soloists, along with a respected film director. He will supplement the Festival’s traditional Bach repertoire with works by Chopin and Paganini, and he has expanded the number and nature of the Festival’s performance venues. Consequently, the 2014 Bach photo by Tom Russo Festival offers a varied lineup of highdemand events. (Some tickets are so desirable that the Festival’s smaller venues are nearing “sold out” status).

What makes this Festival so different? Consider Bailey’s Twilight Tour of Bach’s six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello. When he first performed in Spokane two years ago, Bailey played three of the suites, accompanying each with scintillating commentary. Audience response was so positive that Bailey returned a year later to perform all six suites in a single concert—a feat one local critic likened to completing a musical “Ironman” competition twice on the same day.

Bailey, who is perhaps the greatest living interpreter of these suites, will perform them again this year, but with several twists.

The first twist: Instead of playing the suites in a single performance, he will perform a different suite on each of six nights at historic and, in some cases, unusual venues. These include Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Luxe Coffeehouse & Wine Bar, Barrister Winery, Bing Crosby Theater, Patsy Clark Mansion and the Davenport Hotel’s Elizabethan Room. The second twist is that the Twilight Tour is a bit of a mystery tour: attendees won’t know which suite Bailey will play until they are seated and he announces it. The final twist is that all venues offer no-host wine bars, and at least one offers martinis (allowing you to add a twist of your own if you like).

For the Festival’s four major concerts, Bailey has created a constellation of top talent showcasing the virtuosity of violinist Rachel Barton Pine and pianists Piers Lane and Lara Downes.

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fortunate to have their participation,” says Bailey. “Each is delighted to be playing in Spokane, and all are committed to the success of the entire Festival.”

Pine kicks things off on Friday, February 28, when she performs Niccolo Paganini’s complete 24 Caprices for Solo Violin at Lincoln Center. Pine began playing violin when she was three years old and debuted with the Chicago Symphony at age 10. She has been featured soloist with many of the world’s great orchestras and regularly plays with a baroque ensemble. She is also a member of the “doom/thrash” metal band Earthen Grave, for which she strokes a six-stringed Viper electric violin to astonishing speeds and unearthly pitches. Regardless of genre, Pine electrifies critics and her all-ages audiences. In 2010, she received her home state’s Great Performer of Illinois award largely on the basis of a concert at Chicago’s Millennium Park. Pine began the concert playing a baroque violin with a classical string trio, then soloed with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra for Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, and closed out the night donning black leather to play with Earthen Grave.

Pine’s performance will be a breakout event for the Bach Festival. Paganini has been called “music’s original star.” His skill and showmanship mesmerized 19th century European audiences. Inspired

by Bach’s solo violin works, he crafted the 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, to showcase his own uncanny virtuosity. Arguably, Pine is at least his match, if not his better, as shown, for example, in her “ricochet” work in Caprice #5. While Pine has a large following, Paganini was the focus of an actual cult.

Many of his fans, as well as his detractors, believed he acquired his skills by selling his soul to the Devil. (More likely, they resulted from ambition, diligence and the extremely elongated fingers symptomatic of his Marfan’s Syndrome). By most reports, Paganini the Rock Star cared little about his fans’ beliefs as long as they continued to fill his concert halls. The Festival will have a bit of fun with the Paganini legend: At Pine’s performance, a no-host bar will serve up Charles Smith’s The Velvet Devil merlot and a special “Satan’s Screwdriver” cocktail, among other libations.

On Sunday, March 2, Australian pianist Piers Lane will present the Complete Chopin Nocturnes in a 5 p.m. performance by candlelight at St. John’s Cathedral. Lane, now based in London, came to prominence in 1977 when he was named Best Australian Pianist at the first Sydney International Piano Competition. He has since been featured in more than three-dozen solo and ensemble albums for EMI, Decca, Hyperion and other classical labels. In 2007, Lane was appointed director of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music. He is also a familiar voice on BBC3 Radio for which he has presented a 54-part series, The Piano, among 50 other programs.

For Lane’s Spokane performance, St. John’s Cathedral will be candle-lit from entrance to altar. The setting is designed to capture

the romantic, introspective and reflective nature of the 21 Nocturnes, which are widely considered to be the finest short solo pieces ever written for piano.

Pianist Lara Downes, who enthralled audiences at the 2012 Bach Festival, returns this year to present her innovative program, Bach to Brubeck, on Saturday, March 8 at 8 p.m. at Barrister Winery. NPR praised Downes work as “a unique blend of musicianship and showmanship” and The Washington Post described her performances as “rendered with drama and nuance.”

The Bach to Brubeck program grew from Downes’ acclaimed recording, 13 Ways of Looking at the Goldberg: Bach Reimagined, in which she demonstrates how contemporary compositions celebrate Bach’s work.

The Festival concludes Sunday afternoon March 9 with Red, White, Blue and Sparkling, an all-American concert with Downes and Bailey performing works composed

by Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein and Lukas Foss, among others.

On non-concert nights, The Festival will present an array of adjunct events, including a three-film series at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC), sponsored in part by the Broadcast Film Critics organization. Two of the films, The Red Violin and Impromptu, deal directly with music. The third, the documentary A Matter of Taste: Serving Up Paul Liebrandt, presents the culinary art of master chef Paul Liebrandt who, at age 24, became the first chef to win a three-star rating from the New York Times.

The film’s director, Sally Rowe, will be on hand to introduce her work at its Spokane premiere. All films will be shown free of charge, starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, for The Red Violin, with the other films starting at 7 p.m. March 5.

“Zuill not only wants to maximize local interest in the Festival, but also attract the attention of the national and international music community. Given this year’s talent lineup, we’re firmly on that track,” says Harvey. “In addition, this year’s Festival is going to be so much fun, and we invite everyone to join in and be part of it!”

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artist profile richard warrington

by Jennifer LaRue

When Richard Wa r r i n gto n was a young boy, he liked to take things apart, including clocks.

Curious about how things “ticked,” he would render them useless only to figure out how to make them work again. In high school, he enjoyed numbers, equations and crafts. To this day, he is still that young boy and that high school student, crafting things, taking parts and putting them together like an equation, and making them work to match his visions. On his website, he explains his art form as an expression of his spiritual, emotional and aesthetic responses to his experiences, and an intuitive and subjective reaction to his environment. While he shares his experiences visually, he also shares himself subtly; with every curve and every flow, he speaks. “It might be a small way of enticing others into my way of thinking,” he says, “I like to think that my work brings something to the setting they are placed in.”

Warrington’s way of thinking is simple; be true to your word and stand firm, enjoy your surroundings and care for others. His work translates these notions in bold and simple fashions. From towering and table top three-dimensional creations to wall silhouettes, his sculptures are a blend of organic natural forms and figures filled with movement and intention. Manipulated out of powder coated aluminum, stainless steel, corten steel or bronze, they stand and hang firm; unbending and permanent, they command attention and get it in public and private collections across the globe.

Warrington has always wanted to make things. His grandfather and father were entrepreneurs and he was destined to follow their lead but in a creative fashion. His father wanted him to be a draftsman but he compromised, earning a liberal arts degree in design and advertising from Spokane Falls Community College after studying

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What Makes Him The artwork of Richard Warrington

R ick Singer Photography fine art at Eastern Washington University for a couple of years. He painted landscapes for a while and opened an art gallery in downtown Spokane. As art came and went through his gallery, a sculpture caught his eye and, looking at its form and structure, he told himself that he could do better. And so it began.

In 1974, Warrington created a sculpture for King Cole, the initiator of Spokane World’s Fair. During the fair, actor and musician Kris Kristofferson noticed Warrington’s talent with a “man, that’s good work,” motivating Warrington to continue to create his pieces. He closed his art gallery the next year and got busy.

It starts with a pencil as he sketches his visions and moves on to enlarging the different components of the potential sculpture which he then cuts out of Masonite with a band saw. Once the pieces fit together well, he chooses his metal and begins cutting with a plasma cutter, grinds the edges smooth, welds the pieces together and grinds again.

The final steps are powerful blasts of sand or the application of patina for color and then coats of lacquer or wax. The finished pieces are beacons of sorts; powerful yet simple statements, solid yet airy, strong yet fragile, tangible yet magical (some even say angelic) placed in an array of settings including country clubs, resort hotels, hospitals, corporations, banks, colleges, churches, businesses and private homes in the United States, Europe, Asia, South America and Canada.

His work has been highlighted in over a dozen publications including Art in America and he has exhibited his work in many large cities including New York.

On his property in Cheney where he built a large work space with a showroom, is where Warrington considers his future. In February, he will be the featured artist at the Bozzi Collection, where he will introduce smaller works. He is hoping the exhibit will spark some local interest in his way of thinking.

To see some of Richard Warrington’s work, visit www.rwarrington.com. He is the featured artist for the month of March at Bozzi Collection, with an opening reception Friday, March 7th.

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Washington author, Jonathan Evison’s third novel, The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving, is a profoundly heart-breaking and engrossing story about hitting rock-bottom and getting back up again.

The book follows the protagonist, Benjamin, who was a stay at home dad for nearly a decade, until a tragedy tore his marriage and family apart. Now on his own and with no real work experience, Ben takes the “Fundamentals of Caregiving, a twenty-eight-hour night course… attended along with fourteen middle-aged women at the Abundant Life Foursquare Church,” hoping to start his life over again with a new career.

Ben lands a job caring for Trevor Conklin, a stubborn teenage boy in the advanced stages of Duchennes muscular dystrophy.

Because Trevor is bound to a wheelchair, Ben assists him with most of his activities of daily living. Eventually, the two of them begin to develop a sort of friendship, and the caregiving boundaries Ben learned, or the “physical and emotional distance between the client and the provider,” seem more blurred than ever.

The story takes an exciting turn as Trevor and Ben take a road trip to Utah, where Trevor’s estranged father lives. Making their way to the Southwest, they meet an eclectic array of fellow travelers and end up riding together as a large group of hilariously diverse misfits. With the help of their new friends, a teenage runaway, a pregnant woman and her criminal boyfriend, both Trevor and Benjamin are able to begin healing from their own personal struggles.

When it comes down to it, The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving is a truly beautiful novel. All of the characters deal with themes of love and loss, including Ben with the tragic loss of his family, and Trevor with the loss of a normal adolescence to his disability. Although this book will break your heart, you will be reminded that even when things feel hopeless, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.

Published by Algonquin Books, paperback, $14.95 Jonathan Evison is the author of the critically acclaimed novels All About Lulu, and West of Here. He was the recipient of a 2009 Christopher Isherwood Fellowship. He lives on an island in western Washington.

by Kate Derrick

Operation Cody: An Undercover Investigation of Illegal Wildlife Trafficking

by Todd A. Vandivert

Todd A. Vandivert is a retired Fish and Wildlife Detective with quite a career behind him. Operation Cody, his first book, chronicles his successful undercover operation involving Washington’s wildlife black market.

For those who aren’t aware of wildlife poaching, the author explains some of the illegal varieties of hunting and fishing within Washington. Many of the illegal sales come from deer and fish, though there are many other highly sought-after animal parts that perpetuate poaching, such as bear gall bladder (known for its medicinal qualities in Asia), and caviar from Sturgeon.

The author explains his entire set up of his undercover operation, starting from the difficult process of getting it approved by his own administration, the implementation of a convincing marketplace website and the development of a convincing alias. He is then able to begin the process of exploring the poaching black market and its criminals, as he and his partner Jennifer Maurstad take on their undercover roles as Tom and Tina Davis.

Although it would be easy to say that Operation Cody is a book for those who love wildlife and the outdoors, the truth is that Vandivert has written this story in a way that instantly draws you in, regardless of your knowledge of hunting and wildlife.

It is amazing to learn about the work that goes into undercover operations such as this, and the variety of people who participate in wildlife-specific criminal activity. Operation Cody is a page-turner that feels almost like an action movie, leaving the reader waiting to see what will happen next.

Published by CreateSpace, paperback, $14.84 Todd Vandivert grew up in the Washington D.C. suburbs of northern Virginia, until his love of the outdoors led him to the northwest. Todd began his career with the Washington Department of Game in 1979, and has been stationed in three of the six regions of the state. Todd, his wife Judy, and their yellow lab, now live in Eastern Washington, where they enjoy hunting, fishing and camping in their spare time.

The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

by Daniel James Brown

Seattle author Daniel James Brown’s newest book, The Boys in the Boat, chronicles the amazing story of the nine young men who made up the University of Washington’s rowing team in the early 1930s, and their unsuspecting winnings in Hitler’s 1936 Berlin Olympics.

In the early 1930s, Seattle, Washington, was not the city we know today. With the Great Depression still plaguing the country, money was non-existent and people were generally not focused on college sports.

This story starts with a group of young men waiting to try out for the University of Washington rowing team. Spots on this team were highly sought after as the men who were lucky enough to make the cut would be offered “a part-time job somewhere on campus.”

Needless to say, a job was hard to come by at this time, and could make all the difference for the boy who was lucky enough to snag one.

The heart of this story revolves around Joe Rantz, a young boy from an unsuspecting background, talented enough to score a spot on the rowing team. The author guides the readers through the many adversities that Joe faced as a young person, including the loss of his mother, the abandonment by his father and the daily struggle just to survive. His team also faced countless hardships, including the rivalries between the Ivy League schools that dominated the sport in the past.

When the team defeated all odds and made it to the Berlin Olympics in 1936, they had no understanding of the obscene activities of Hitler; in fact, they thought Germany was a very nice place to visit. Even after they beat Germany in the final race and Hitler made a show of turning around and showing his disgust, the American team could not be brought down.

The Boys in the Boat draws you in with every chapter, even as a reader with little to no rowing knowledge you will find yourself rooting for Joe and his amazing teammates. Daniel James Brown has clearly done his research, leaving a story so detailed you feel as though you are a part of their success.

Published by Viking Adult, hardcover, $28.95 Daniel James Brown has earned a BA in English from the University of California at Berkeley and an MA in English from UCLA. He has taught writing at San Jose State University and Stanford University and now lives in the country east of Redmond, Washington.

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through March 8: What is Art? Visual & Material Culture from the Permanent Collection This eclectic gathering of visual and material culture objects from the permanent collection of the Jundt Art Museum at Gonzaga University helps pose an openended question for museum visitors: What is Art? In a culture increasingly dominated by images, this small display in the Arcade Gallery permits viewers to consider objects, and juxtapositions of works of art, in perhaps new and interesting ways.

Jundt Art Museum at Gonzaga University. Near E Desmet Ave & N Pearl St. Spokane, WA 99258.

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February 1-14: In Black and White: Drawings by Karen Mobley Karen Mobley, will exhibit her black and white drawings in the Spokane Public Library Downtown in the first floor gallery space. Artist reception will be held on Friday, February 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. This exhibition will include black and white drawings created over the past few years with a variety of subject matter including cats, birds, and landscape. All share the use of heavy charcoal on heavy weight paper and gestural line.

Spokane Public Library Gallery. 906 W Main Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For more information, please contact the Spokane Public Library by logging on to: http://connect.spokanelibrary.org

February 12-13: Visiting Artist Series - Sabrina Gschwandtner Sabrina has exhibited her work internationally, at institutions including the Smithsonian American Art Museum (2012), the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (2011); Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston (2010); Bucharest Biennale (2010); Gustavsbergs Konsthall, Sweden (2009); the Museum of Arts and Design, New York (2007); Contemporary Art Centre, Lithuania (2007); Socrates Sculpture Park, NY (2005), and SculptureCenter, NY (2004). She has lectured at art schools, universities, and museums worldwide. In Spokane, she will lecture thrice.

For more information about all lectures and locations, please call (509) 456-3931 or e-mail themac@northwestmuseum.org.

opening February 22: Meet Me at the Spot: The Art of Patrick Siler Patrick Siler embraces the human condition through an affirming and comical

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portrayal of commonplace, everyday moments. Often a nostalgic “Main Street,” or a shabby interior sets the stage for Siler’s disparate characters to interact.

Siler reflects back to us a humble and occasionally unflattering view of humanity. We see ourselves, accepting and perhaps even forgiving our own flawed nature with the perspective of a little humor. A longtime Pullman, Washington resident and WSU Art Department Professor Emeritus, Siler is fluent in several mediums. Meet Me At the Spot will feature paintings, drawings, woodblock prints and ceramic works spanning Siler’s lifelong artistic career.

Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201. Call (509) 456-3931 or e-mail themac@northwestmuseum.org for more information.

opening February 22: 100 Stories - A Centennial Exhibition With the end of its first century in sight, the Eastern Washington State Historical Society (dba Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture) is preparing a new exhibit experience that looks forward as much as it looks back.

Capitalizing on the MAC’s extraordinary collections, 100 Stories will vibrate with enduring and inescapable themes of the American West. Spirited voices will weave stories of history and cultures and art. This exhibit will demonstrate the MAC’s role in maintaining, preserving and interpreting the region.

100 Stories will be told on the MAC campus in Browne’s Addition, as well as in relevant locations throughout Spokane and eastern Washington.

Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201. Call (509) 456-3931 or e-mail themac@northwestmuseum.org for more information.

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February 15: Bada Bing! Comedy Series featuring April Martininch, Susan Jones and Susan Rice Big City Comedy is promised in this 5th in a series of high level comedians that have kept everyone laughing. This is the first time we have featured a Ladies Night of Comedy. Friends of The Bing are so proud to present Susan Rice, a 30 year comedy veteran from Portland Oregon with a national reputation for making people laugh. She’s appeared on national television and opened for Jerry Seinfeld. Susan Jones, also a West coast girl, is another nationally touring comedy veteran that brings 20 years of comedy and radio expe-

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February 18: Harlem Globetrotters The world famous Harlem Globetrotters have been thrilling families and millions of fans for 88 years, all the while innovating the game in exciting new ways. Last year, the Globetrotters did something unparalleled in the history of sports and entertainment, letting fans vote on new rules to be used in actual games.

It was so much fun, we are doing it again, and there are cool new rules to choose from on our 2014 “Fans Rule” World Tour!

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February 7: Toad the Wet Sprocket When Monty Python’s Eric Idle created the fictional band “Toad the Wet Sprocket” for the program “Rutland Weekend Television” in 1975, he never dreamed that anyone would actually use such a silly name. Fast forward to 1986, when four California teens desperately needed to come up with a name to call their band for an upcoming gig at a Goleta, CA watering hole called The Shack. Since that day, “Toad the Wet Sprocket” has been the name of the four-piece California rock band consisting of lead singer Glen Phillips, guitarist Todd Nichols,bassist Dean Dinning, and drummer Randy Guss.

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February 12: An Evening With Duncan Sheik Audiences can expect a little bit of everything from Duncan Sheik and his band. Maybe a few tunes from his theatre projects (Spring Awakening, The Nightingale, the forthcoming American Psycho), his celebrated recordings (White Limousine, Whisper House or his brand new album, due out later this year), or even some tunes from his whimsical project, Duncan Sheik Covers the 80’s. No matter what he’s presenting, expect an artistic and high-octane evening from one of the theatre and music world’s most unique and gifted talents.

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February 15: The Ten Tenors The producers of The Ten Tenors have put together a special treat for Broadway fans for the 2013/2014 season. This will be a limited run opportunity to present a wonderful collection of Broadway’s greatest hits sung by ten of Australia’s hottest tenors. Amidst incredible international success, this Australian troupe has become known as one of the hardest working touring acts; performing an average of 250 shows per year across seven continents, they have sold over 3.5 million concert tickets; have four gold CDs and two platinum; two gold DVDs and one platinum and continually strive to challenge themselves and their audience.

INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.

February 15: Spokane Symphony Superpops: A Symphonic Night at the Movies: Casablanca This 1942 American romantic film classic tells the dramatic story of a man torn between love and virtue and features iconic performances by Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid in a full-feature evening, with Max Steiner’s Oscar-nominated score played live! Here’s looking at you, kid.

Fox Theatre. 1001 W Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http:// www.ticketswest.com.

February 22-23: Spokane Symphony Classics: The Power of Nature Scottish composer James MacMillan is an audience favorite, especially in the British Isles. His three orchestral interludes come from his opera The Sacrifice, based on old Welsh myths, kind of a reverse Romeo and Juliet story. From 1899, Sibelius’s first successful orchestral work has that wonderful Nordic-Finnish sound which also anticipates a new century of musical explosion. That explosion bursts into Ravel’s Piano Concerto, right from the jazz age. In the middle of the frolic, is one of the most moving, simple, sublime melodies to be found in music anywhere. That requires a uniquely deep and interesting musician. Jeremy Denk is just that, yet still can burn up the keys in the finale.

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March 8: Spokane Symphony Superpops: Jerome Kern Tribute Featuring stars from Hal Prince’s Tony award-winning production, the concert showcases the greatest Kern songs combined with Show Boat, his greatest musical! “All The Things You Are,” “Smoke

Gets In Your Eyes,” “The Song Is You,” “You Are Love” and “Make Believe” are all in a production guaranteed to deliver chills and cheers!

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January 30-February 1: Hello Dolly!

Winner of ten Tony Awards including Best Musical, Hello, Dolly! is one of the most enduring Broadway classics. Emmy- award winning Sally Struthers (All In the Family, Gilmore Girls) stars as the strong-willed matchmaker Dolly, as she travels to Yonkers, NY to find a match for the ornery “wellknown unmarried half-a-millionaire” Horace Vandergelder. Featuring an irresistible story and an unforgettable score including the title song, “Put on Your Sunday Clothes,” “It Only Takes A Moment,” and the show-stopping “Before the Parade Passes By,” Hello, Dolly! has been charming audiences around the world for nearly 50 years.

INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.

through February 1: Little Women Based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel, we follow the adventures of the March family as they grow up in Civil War America. This beloved story is timeless and deals with topics as relevant today as when they were written. A powerful score soars with sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope.

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through February 9: Crazy for You A romantic musical comedy that will delight you with some of the best Broadway songs ever written and best choreographed dances ever performed! Winner of three Tony Awards including Best Musical. Featuring Gershwin hits: “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “I Got Rhythm” and “Embraceable You.” This production will be performed on the Main Stage.

Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. For showtimes and more information, call (509) 325-2507. For tickets, call 1-800-325SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.

through February 8: Good People Margie Walsh is facing eviction and scrambling to catch a break, She thinks an old fling might be her ticket to a fresh new start and is willing risk what little she has left to find out.

But is this self-made man secure enough to face his humble beginnings? This Tony nominated hit is a smart, funny and suspenseful story about people who succeed and those who help them do it.

Interplayers Theatre. 174 S. Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. For showtimes and more information, call 455-PLAY (7529). For tickets, call 1-800-325SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.

through February 23: The Tempest On a remote island, Prospero, Duke of Milan conjures up the storm of all storms.

He is determined to restore his daughter, Miranda, to her rightful place of honor in Naples with the help of a mischievous spirit named Ariel, and a few other island creatures and illusions. This production will be performed in the Firth J Chew Studio Theatre.

Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. For showtimes and more information, call (509) 325-2507. For tickets, call 1-800325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.

February 21-March 9: Wit Winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Drama: A renowned professor of English has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer.

During the course of her illness, Vivian comes to reassess her life and her work with a profundity and humor that are transformative both for her and the audience.

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February 23-March 15: Barrymore This Broadway hit follows larger-than-life John Barrymore as he reminisces about his life, his loves and his battle with the bottle all the while attempting to rehearse a revival of Richard III. Audience favorite Patrick Treadway takes on the role of the matinee idol, notorious womanizer and star of such classic films as Grand Hotel, Dinner at Eight, Twentieth Century and Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.

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February 28-March 16: The Mousetrap Agatha Christie has been a household name in murder mysteries throughout the decades in the entertainment industry. This is the world’s longest running play of any genre – over 61 years! Be prepared to experience the secret twist ending and shhhh… don’t tell anyone after you leave.

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f you should happen to be attending a traditional Ancient Roman wedding, you might be surprised to see the wedding “cake” (wheat or barley bread) being crumbled over the bride’s head in an effort to bring good fortune.

The guests were given dried fruit and nuts to pelt the bride and groom (for more good luck), a tradition that turned to rice and flower petals before becoming, more recently, bubbles and sparklers.

Throughout history, the wedding cake has taken many forms, but until lately, cake has been mostly symbolic (many were filled with inedible elements to hold them up and together, including broomsticks).

Tradition can be a beautiful thing, but in this case, it might be time for a change.

If you’re planning a wedding, why not consider a dessert you enjoy as a couple, or a childhood favorite? If you choose a dessert you can recreate on your own, you’ll have a built-in memory any time you want to revisit your special day.

Good luck can take as many forms as there are couples, and wedding desserts are reflecting that. If cake is your wish, you won’t have any trouble finding a delicious version locally, but if you’re seeking something more suited to your personality (or taste buds), now is the time to think outside the cake box.

Thankfully, there is no shortage of talented sugar wielders in our area, and, as with most creative professions, they are always ready for an interesting challenge. Why not make a list of some options, call ahead with your ideas, and schedule a consultation? Your wedding will stand out in a sea of cupcakes. An added bonus? You won’t need a cake topper.

With all of the other decisions to make, trying to add a creative touch to dessert might not be at the top of your mind. As a starting point, I asked a few local caterers and bakers to share some of the more unique wedding desserts they’ve been creating lately. Just think, sampling a few of these might be just the wedding planning break you need.

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Bringing Back Bananas Foster Thomas White, Just A Couple Of Moms I was in my late 20’s and on a date in Los Angeles. My date giggled as she ordered dessert.

“What’s so funny?” I asked. She looked at me with amusement and said, “You’ve never had Bananas Foster?”

I hadn’t.

Ten minutes latter, a cart rolled up to our table and the server began a theatrical display of culinary wizardry complete with flame and flash and poof, and soon a bowl of vanilla ice cream topped with steaming bananas, brown sugar, rum and vanilla sat before me. It was nearly indescribable.

For a decade I ordered it whenever it was an option. But as times changed, it slowly disappeared.

Flash forward to present day and I find myself as part owner, with my wife (my date from so many years ago), of a catering company, and came to the realization that I could bring this dessert back; I could make it fashionable again. I decided to resurrect this culinary wonder of the world myself.

Consequently, Just A Couple Of Moms Catering now offers a Bananas Foster bar as a wedding dessert option. We flambé and entertain during the creation, and we satisfy and amaze the guests with the results. It is truly a wonderful addition to any wedding that is looking for more than just cake. It offers entertainment, great dessert and delighted guests all in one creative package.

Try a Table Ellie Aaro, Beacon Hill Catering and Events Beacon Hill Catering is approaching its 1,000th wedding this year. Each year brings new ideas and traditions, many of which originate with our creative brides – and when it comes to desserts we are always open to reinterpretation. Last year, we were approached by several of our brides to create a dessert table filled with homemade goodies. From peanut butter chocolate chip cookies to lemon bars, the common theme was a return to all-American favorites. Fortunately, we are lucky enough to have in-house baker Teri Thomas who specializes in homemade treats. A hunt for beautiful cake stands and silver trays ensued, and next thing we knew, our dessert table was born.

The traditional bride and groom cake cutting has always been a favorite wedding moment for us, so Teri came up with a customizable threelayer cake option that is brought from the dessert table to the reception space when it is time to “cut the cake.” The cake is iced with her signature rosette pattern and is served to the bridal party.

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French Flair Fery Haghighi, Fery’s Catering When I was studying French cuisine, I was intrigued by the “Croquembouche” cakes. In France, these cakes are used as wedding and baptism cakes. The name of the cake translates into “crunch in your mouth” due to the crunchy texture of the caramelized sugar, which is used as the glue to hold the cake together. The choux pastry puffs: cream puff shells with a hole on the bottom, are filled with pastry cream in a variety of flavors and dipped in liquefied sugar; then stacked on top of one other into a spectacular tower, then the whole thing is decorated with spun sugar resembling yards of golden thread.

Flowers, candied almonds or other small decorations can also be placed throughout and around the “cake” to further individualize the piece. This traditional French wedding cake is both beautiful and fun, and until guests bite into their profiteroles, they can’t even be sure which flavor they selected!

The most memorable Croquembouche I recall making had a butterfly theme; as the bride and groom were cutting their cake, hundreds of butterflies were set free around them. It was a wonderful scene!

Miniature Magic Judy Rozier, Sweet Frostings Blissful Bake Shop Here at Sweet Frostings we are seeing a rise in the trend of nontraditional wedding desserts. In the last year we have done miniature fresh fruit cobblers, miniature New York style cheesecakes with a gingersnap crust, chocolate and ancho chili pots de creme, balsamic strawberry shortcakes with fresh whipped cream, and complete dessert bars that include up to 20 different desserts.

We are also seeing a rise in dessert bars that include several small wedding cakes, all with different flavors and styles. A refreshing change to the ordinary.

We have had many brides and grooms ask for specialty items. Desserts that have great meaning in their lives. If you have a special request, just ask. If it has to do with sugar, we can probably do it. Most people think we just do cakes and cupcakes, but our bakers are incredibly talented.

Whether your style is ice cream sundaes with abundant toppings, baklava, or apple pie, don’t be afraid to ask for the wedding dessert that suits your personalities. Most caterers and bakers are more than willing to take special requests, so don’t be afraid to think creatively. Not only will your celebration be a more accurate reflection of who you are, but you’ll also create a dessert experience your guests won’t soon forget. That sounds like good luck, no crumbs in hair required.

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Chef Profile Bob Rodgers

Bob Rodgers Executive Chef

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by Cara Strickland

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f you’ve been eating in the Spokane area long, it’s likely that you’ve tried Chef Bob Rodgers’ food. The newly promoted Executive Chef of Northern Quest Resort and Casino has an impressive local resume ranging from his first job, doing table-side flambé at Louie D’s (formerly in the Davenport Hotel) to Patsy Clark’s Mansion, and Bayou Brewing Company, just to name a few, before taking the helm of Masselow’s in 2009.

There is a barely-contained energy to Rodgers, which fills the dining room of Masselow’s, a place where magic happens every evening (and morning, for breakfast).

Rodgers is the magician, creating amazing experiences in the state-of-the-art kitchen, with the help of his dedicated team. Like any magician, he knows that a dish must work in the kitchen, but it can’t stop there, the magic needs to last through the final bite.

This is only one of the philosophies Rodgers hopes to pass on to his team. The owners of a small restaurant gave him a chance to develop his passion and skills early in his career. They wanted to raise the bar, to do something special with fine food,

and the fine dining experience. They gave Rodgers something crucial to creativity: the freedom to experiment and fail. He laughs about some of the things he’s tried in his time, but now he seems utterly confident improvising. “I can’t remember the last time I had a major failure,” he says. “One of my great pleasures is to just wing it.”

Rodgers’ passion is contagious. “I don’t know many people my age who get up every day and love going to work in the morning,” he says. Although he loves to “play” in the kitchen, he is extremely serious about food. He purchases some of the produce served in the restaurant from a local farmer who brings a seed catalog around each year, inviting local chefs to participate in planting. Thought goes into the purchase of every ingredient and dish. He admits to being a perfectionist. “I’m relentless,” he says, “but I don’t mind making mistakes, that’s how you learn.”

He’s also a purist. “I don’t like to adulterate food. I start with really good ingredients and let them speak for themselves.” Although Rodgers appreciates simplicity, he also relishes a complex challenge. “Every single

thing that we can, is made from scratch,” he says. “I think my staff gets annoyed with the way that I keep pushing harder, but I know they’ll appreciate the experience. In the end, it’s not about fun in the kitchen, it’s about the table. The work isn’t done when the food goes on the plate.”

As Executive Chef, (which Rodgers describes as “doing the same thing, only more of it”) he oversees all of the restaurants at Northern Quest. His goal, aside from some hinted expansion in the near future, is to continue to pass on a legacy of passion, creativity and joy in what he does, to those he leads. Rodgers invests in the next generation of chefs by participating in ProStart, an industry program for high school students interested in the restaurant business. At any given time, he’s involved in mentoring several classes in one way or another. “I try to do as much as possible to give back,” he says.

Rodgers has creativity, vision and expertise. His food is well thought out, artfully presented and prepared (if sometimes improvised), but he never lets his staff (or himself) forget to add the fun. You can be sure you’ll taste the difference.

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restaurant review Fleur de Sel

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From the moment you enter Fleur de Sel, you’ll have a feeling you’re not in Post Falls anymore. The lights are low, the Eiffel Tower shines through the window, and more often than not, the place is abuzz with activity. The busyness should come as no surprise to anyone returning to Fleur de Sel, once you’ve had a taste, you’ll want to go back (reservations are strongly recommended).

My companions and I found ourselves letting out a deep sigh as we sat down, our relaxation was aided by the knowledgeable and friendly attention of our waitress, who gave exceptional service, in spite of the full restaurant, never rushing us or leaving us alone for too long.

Fleur de Sel is the sort of place you go to dine, not just to eat, so don’t plan to eat and run.

We started with a cup of the soup of the day (a mushroom velouté), which came in a generous bowl ($3). The soup was creamy, flavorful and served piping hot. My party had difficulty sharing. We also tried the Fall Goat Cheese Salad ($7), part of a wide array of innovative and classic salads. The deep fried goat cheese was lighter than I expected, adding a lovely texture without being greasy.

The fig and vermouth vinaigrette pulled the greens, cranberries and walnuts together, taking a simple salad to a highly experiential plane.

We moved on to a Smoked Salmon Croque Monsieur ($14) and decided to make it a “Madame” with the addition of an egg cooked to 61 degrees Celsius and lightly perched on top of the sandwich. This is another fairly simple dish, which was cooked to perfection (the smoked salmon was tender and savory without being overly fishy) and served at just the right temperature. Dijon mustard, served on the side, added an excellent bite, and the egg was soft enough to lightly coat the sandwich in flavor.

Our group enjoyed the Duck Sausage and Duck Leg Confit ($20), the portion was large and the duck tender (we found the duck sausage to be exceptional, and it’s worth noting that it makes an appearance in other menu items). The sun dried tomatoes

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and bell peppers fricassée provided an attractive and tender accompaniment, while the balsamic and green peppercorn demi glace was light enough not to overwhelm the meat, but irreplaceably present all the same.

Although we enjoyed each entree very much, our collective favorite was the Lamb Cheeks “Bourguinonne” ($19), braised until perfectly tender in red wine and mushroom brown glazed.

We fought over this dish. The pearl onions and sautéed kale provided just the right accompaniment, so much so, that I didn’t need the Gratin dauphinois (though it was enjoyable). This was the only entree that didn’t make it home, in part.

We found ourselves full at the end of our meal, but unable to resist a small taste of dessert. We ordered the dessert du jour ($7), a Bavarian chocolate torte with caramel and sea salt, which delighted us all with a creamy, semi-

sweet filling, perfect crust and the winning combination of salt and caramel. It was rich enough that we had difficulty finishing it, but so addicting that we wanted to try. We were all left hoping that this torte makes a regular appearance on the menu in the future.

Fleur de Sel is named for a delicate salt from the island of Ré (off the Atlantic Coast of France). It is prized by those in the culinary know as an excellent finishing salt. It is fitting, then, that a signature dessert at Fleur de Sel is the classic chocolate caramel, finished beautifully with fleur de sel (literally, “flower of salt”). These caramels ($1.25 a piece) are bite-sized, delightfully chewy and decadent in flavor.

Though we didn’t order them, our waitress brought us several complimentary macaroons (ordinarily $1.50 a piece), an example of the generous service all evening. The filling and overall flavor of these light-as-air

confections was gently citrus, and in spite of our protests, we finished every last bite.

Fleur de Sel’s menu changes seasonally, allowing for new interpretations of familiar dishes and interplay between local ingredients and French cuisine. If some of the items I’ve mentioned are no longer available when you dine, I am confident that the new dishes will be well worth your attention.

Finding a restaurant with a deep commitment to quality and culinary excellence is a gift, finding a restaurant that also creates a classy, yet comfortable experience, treats you like a friend, and gives you space to laugh and relate is a revelation. Fleur de Sel is just such a revelation.

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restaurant is an exercise in problem solving. How do you introduce new tastes while still pleasing the local palate? How do you put together a menu that marries several very different cuisines without the flavors bickering like a mismatched couple? And finally, how do you present yourself as upscale when you’re right off the freeway and one of your neighbors is a Taco Time? These are all considerable challenges but it appears that Satay Bistro, for the most part, has it figured out.

Satay Bistro sits right between The Long Ear and Taco Time, just off Exit 13 on I-90, but the exterior is charming, with a curved brick facade and lots of window space.

As my party and I bustled inside we were surprised to see Plexiglas right in the floor, through which we could see the glow of the downstairs wine cellar. That fun touch made it clear, right away, that Satay, open for a little over a year, is meant to be not just dinner, but an experience.

Our server gave us a thorough and effusive walk through the menu, which offered a mix of Asian and Mediterranean dishes under the umbrella of “American Fusion” cuisine.

Not surprisingly, given the bistro’s name, satay skewers feature prominently under the appetizers section. The Thai Peanut Chicken Satay ($7.95) was classic four skewers of tender chicken served with a Thai peanut sauce (we appreciated that it was not as sweet as some peanut sauces). Several people in our party were excited to see Rumaki ($6.95) on the menu. These bacon-wrapped water chestnuts are a mock-Tiki appetizer that a whole generation of mothers seemed to have served in the 1960s and 1970s. These were perfectly executed with the robe of caramelized maple bacon giving way to the warm crunch of the water chestnut. The Chilean Sea Bass Spoons ($9.95) came in a chili oil marinade with a bright summery note of shallot lime juice.

Appetizers are best enjoyed with libations and our server recommended the Saketini menu. We chose several traditional sakes and an Asian Pear Saketini ($6.50), which was delicate, not overly sweet and blended so well that the sake wasn’t overwhelming. The sakes came in small glasses rather than the more traditional ceramic cup or wooden box.

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cloudiness of the sake, but they were almost too hot to hold. That said, the selection of sakes was impressive.

Although our server’s description of the made-fresh-every-morning pasta was tempting, we ultimately went for entrees both surf and turf. The special was a Flat Iron Pork ($22.95) on risotto with mushrooms and Andouille sausage with a mushroom sauce.

The pork was moist and well-seasoned, and the risotto had a nice, gentle nubbly texture.

The Filet Mignon ($24.95) was 10 ounces of tender beef, medium rare and full of flavor.

The Stuffed Chicken ($16.95) had a boursin, smoked tomato and wild mushroom filling that was both herby and earthy. Many of the entrees came with roasted baby winter vegetables, which were a nice counterpoint to the richer dishes. The filet mignon and the chicken also came with a fontina yukon gratin, which, as our server described, was composed of layers of mandolined yukon gold potatoes and fontina cheese. It sounded spectacular and the presentation was elegant, but ours weren’t quite warm enough — an extra blast of heat would have brought out the velvety crispness that defines a gratin.

For seafood, we opted for the Chilean Sea Bass ($24.95) and the Sea Scallops ($28.95). The sea bass was an explosion of strong flavors with the mildness of the fish punched up by smoked tomato vinaigrette and served on a bed of green chard and a goat cheese whip. The scallops were dusted with dried mushroom and served with a balsamic reduction and fingerling potatoes. The

scallops were meaty, with a subtle richness of flavor coming from the mushroom powder.

There’s a lot going on in these dishes, but Satay makes the Asian/Mediterranean fusion work with an emphasis on balancing flavors and keeping some things (for instance, the root vegetables) simple.

After splitting a dessert of stellar bread pudding with rum sauce and homemade vanilla bean ice cream ($6.95), our server led us down a wrought iron spiral staircase to the climate-controlled wine cellar. In addition to the many bottles lining the walls, the room’s central feature is a long, glowing table made from thin tiles of onyx. Although it looked more like an altar to the wine gods, our server told us that the table is actually used for not only wine tastings but occasionally special dinners, and even private parties.

All in all, dining at Satay was a charming, satisfying experience. If we had any criticism at all it would be that the menu had very few options for vegetarians, and nothing vegan. We didn’t see anything on the menu addressing gluten-free options. It seemed that the staff would be willing to whip something up if asked, but it did make the menu seem a little dated not to offer something for everyone. Aside from that, Satay Bistro offers fresh new flavors and an upscale experience with a friendly, Inland Northwest approach.

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alk into any liquor, beer or wine store and you will find what appears to be a nearly limitless array of products. Many of our alcohol purchases are for our own consumption or a specific event, and with a specific item in mind, but when it comes to buying alcohol as a gift for someone else, where do you start? Alcohol can be an elegant and appropriate gift for graduations, job announcements, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays or just because. Craft products are always interesting and appreciated, whether it’s beer, hard cider, wine or liquor.

Be creative. Unless it’s a bar stocking party, the goal is to try and find something out of the main stream – something that would not normally be found in a typical restaurant or bar. Look for the unusual and unique products that come from smaller or craft producers; for example, if you’re buying a gift for a whiskey drinker look for a Japanese whiskey or American craft brand. If your recipient is a tequila connoisseur, select a craft 100% blue agave Reposado or Añejo mescal (in Mexico it is commonly spelled “mezcal”). For the rum aficionados, take the time to search for a product distilled and bottled in the Dominican Republic, don’t just ask for something suitable for making a piña colada, this is sipping rum. I’ll be honest, I often make my selection based on looks - I look for an interesting label or creative bottle. While appearance does not guarantee that it will be exceptional, it will certainly make for a good discussion and look great displayed.

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When it comes to beer and hard cider, a selection of three to six bottles of different brands is a welcome gift. As a suggestion, select hard ciders from different regions or put together a Washington only sampler – be sure to include a bottle of locally produced Twilight. For beer, try to mix and match the same style of beer, for example, select a grouping of specialty Belgian Ales or American Lagers.

As for wine, a single bottle, selected with care, is a nice gift and even better if it comes with a story. If you are looking for something a little more pronounced than a single bottle, put together two or three bottles of the same varietal, such as all Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah, from different regions (i.e. Australia, California or Washington) or all from the same region, but different wineries. If you’re unsure whether to select a red or white, go with a pair, one red and one white, from the same winery.

Other gift options include boutique mixers, such as a collection of bitters or infused tonics, and remember any bottle of alcohol can be dressed up by pairing it with the appropriate crystal glassware. If the gift is for a house warming or bar stocking party, while wine is always a safe choice, look to bring one of the core/well liquors - vodka, gin, tequila, rum or whiskey. If you’re ready to step completely out of the box with a unique gift, select a nice Mead. This recently revived alcoholic beverage is made from fermented honey; look for the Hierophant brand, which is produced in Green Bluff.

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You don’t have to spend a fortune to present an exciting and appreciated gift. It’s about finding something different, something the recipient would not necessarily buy for themselves, but would be excited to try and have in their collection. You don’t have to get a $500 bottle of Cognac brandy when a bottle of Peruvian Pisco or a Greek Metaxa, will be just as much, if

not more, appreciated. So let your creative inner self guide you to a fun, different and appreciated liquid gift.

David Heemann is an accredited sommelier, graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, and a lawyer.

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