A Thanksgiving
Feast Local chefs share their favorite family recipes Sylvia Fountaine of Feast Catering
Food Reviews
Downriver Grill Fisherman’s Market Grill & Sushi
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features November 2013 V15: issue 9 (#99)
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We’ve barely accepted that summer weather is gone and fall is here, so why are we talking about winter, you may be asking. Because we want to think ahead and lay out a plan of attack, so when the snow flies, we’ll be prepared to savor every moment of the season.
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Wounded Warrior Project As we celebrate Veteran’s Day this November, it is important to remember our veterans who have been wounded in action. Meet Sgt. Richard Harrison, a local wounded warrior who shares his story and works to help fellow wounded veterans transition to civilian life, and live life to its fullest.
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Little Barn on the Prairie When homeowners Anne and Steve decided to move from their farmhouse to a barn on their spawling property, it was a challenge that they accomplished by building a home that showcased sustainable and socially responsible architecture. Who knew life in a barn would look so good?
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Ever wonder what chefs serve up on their own holiday tables? We were curious too, so we asked a few of our favorite local chefs to open their kitchens to us and share some of their favorite family recipies. The results were delicious. From their tables to yours, here’s to a fabulous Thanksgiving feast this year!
On the cover: Sylvia Fountaine, owner of Feast Catering, photographed in her home kitchen, preparing her Thanksgiving dessert recipe, which she shares on page 148 Photo by Luke Davis.
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contents what’s inside Editor’s Letter Jetway Journeys
First Look and Buzz John A. Finch Arboretum ; Spokane by the Numbers; Lilacs & Lemons
What I Know KXLY Chief Meteorologist Kris Crocker tells us what she knows
Metro Talk Nuclear Narratives. The second in a two-part series on Hanford’s impact .
Sho Outside the Box Big box stores may be good at times,
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Hands & Feet; H.O.P.E for Hearing; Fall Fitness
Looking Good Shops and services to help you look
The Scene
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Artist Profile
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Green Building
Real Estate Homeownership for the next generation
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Spokane is having a Meltdown!
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Book Reviews
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Datebook
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Restaurant Reviews
Books to pick up and check out
What to put on the calendar
Downriver Grill ; Fisherman’s Market Grill & Sushi
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Dining Guide
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Signature Dish
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Liquid Libations
Where to chow down in this town
Certifiable Crazy Burgeer at Crazy G’s
Thanksgiving Day Dilema: What to
your best
Homestyles
New automotive technologies
Artist Larry Ellingson’s artwork
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The Architects’ Contributions
Health Beat
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of these new retail havens
History
Automotive
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but for something unique, we’re fans
Designing Spokane:
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Drink?
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Why We Live Here A picture is worth a thousand words
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Jetway Journeys
rowded and noisy, with limited seating, and surrounded by a host of agitated fellow travelers, there isn’t much praise that can be offered up for airport terminals. As inconvenient and irritating as a long wait in an airport can be though, there is one thing I absolutely love in that situation. If I have time to kill, I walk along the rows of gates and look to see to where each of the planes is headed. All within a few gates the signs could read Washington D.C., Boston, Dallas, Honolulu, Nashville or any other destination. In the international terminal, suddenly London, Paris and Tokyo are in the mix as well. There is something exhilarating about the knowledge that simply passing through each door and walking down the jetway could take me to such incredible places. The world is my oyster and all I have to do is decide which door to take (and buy a ticket!). Life offers us a similar opportunity. There are so many doors of possibility all lined up, just waiting for us to buy the ticket, strike out down the jetway and set off on a journey. Sometimes we don’t pick a certain jetway even if it would be good for us, because it seems boring and unpromising, like a gate marked Duluth or Waco. Not all jetways lead to fun and excitement though; some take us on journeys we need to experience to make us smarter, kinder and of service to others. Likewise, not every choice in life is a grand adventure, but sometimes you have to face it and choose yes. Yes, I choose to do the right thing, yes, I choose to do what I don’t want to, yes, I choose to swim against the stream because I know it is what is right and will get me where I need to go. The jetways we choose, and the paths we go down offer us the chance to impact others. When I started my first job out of college, the company I worked for had a security guard posted outside the front door. Truth be told, there was probably little he could do to ensure
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the security of the business; he was small in stature and didn’t often speak, and looked like an easy target. Some of the women with whom I worked would always mock him in the back room – never within earshot of him, and never to him, but daily to one another. At the time, fresh out of school, I felt too young, new and inferior to speak up against the behavior that was demonstrated. I wish I had taken the jetway of courage though, both by speaking in his defense, and by getting to know him. Sure, I would smile and say good morning to him each day, but I was never bold enough to dig deeper and find out about him, or to go outside of my comfort zone and engage him in conversation. I always assumed he was grumpy and weird, and that, coupled with what my coworkers said about him, was enough to steer me from truly taking time for him. A few years later, I was absentmindedly looking through a magazine with the television on in the background. As I glanced up from the page, a commercial for a local shelter came on with a man sharing his testimonial. I stopped and stared. There was the security guard on the screen. He was sharing that a few years earlier, before he had gone to the shelter, he had been homeless; living out of a shelter constructed from boxes. After going to the shelter he finally had a place to live and people that cared about him, and they helped him beat his addiction and get a job. I realized from the timeframe of his story that the job he was talking about was as the security guard outside my office. During the entire time I worked there, it never dawned on me to think what life was like for this man who was standing guard outside our building. I had missed the opportunity to walk down a jetway of life and take off on what might have been a turbulent or uncomfortable flight, getting to know this man. I could have given him the dignity of more than just a quiet hello in the morning; I could have provided him the chance to know that someone else appreciated him and was invested, even if just a little, in his life. There are so many jetways we don’t venture down, lured instead to other choices that seem like they will take us to easier, more relaxed and carefree destinations. Sometimes we have to take the boring, mundane or challenging trips in life, and venture down jetways we are uncertain of in order to get where we are really supposed to be. As we approach Thanksgiving, and give more thought and attention to the things for which we are most thankful and appreciative, it gives a chance to reflect on our lives – where we have been, where we are and where we are going. Which jetways we have ventured down, which ones we have shied away from or outright refused to travel, and which ones we risked taking, and how it has impacted our lives. Life is a grand adventure. You may not have the whole itinerary planned out, but be brave and be bold. Choose a jetway you want to try, and, one foot in front of the other, off you go. Though the journey may be uncertain, it is sure to be memorable. Happy reading, and Happy Thanksgiving!
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THANK YOU Thank you so very much for taking the time to feature me and my law firm in your September issue of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living. It really meant a lot to me and my family. Moreover, thank you for what your magazine does to positively promote the wonderful community in which we are so fortunate to reside. Very truly yours, Matt Crotty Via email
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FAN OF STEPH AND DAN I loved the cover on the most recent issue. Dan and Steph are by far my favorite news anchor team in the city, and I watch them every night. It was so fun to see them on the cover and on the inside as the main photo for the Best of the City story. I think it is especially telling of the positive relationship that must exist among media members in this town, that you were willing to showcase them and that they were so willing to get into the spirit of the Best Of celebration. It reflects well on everyone. I also got to go to the party and see them up there in person hosting. Such fun! I really liked the party and can’t wait to take my husband next year. Bravo on the party, the cover, the Best of the City issue, and every issue you print! Stacie Fitz Spokane, WA SWIFT KICKS AND APOLOGIES Lemons to you, Mr. Bozzi, as well as a swift kick to your pompous ass, regarding your totally insensitive comments relative
to “the city’s complete disability to disperse” the “burgeoning population” of Spokane kids living on our downtown streets. As two professionals who have dedicated our lengthy careers to trying to help just such kids and their families, you come across as more than highly judgmental and elitist. Your comment “Maybe there’s a cause here that we could take on” is so totally out of touch with the reality these kids are living on a daily basis that it is almost laughable, if it wasn’t so damn sad. Why don’t you come join us when we cook meals for the kids at Crosswalk? Or, better yet, why don’t you rally your so called “best of the city” friends and put together a place where these kids can go 24-7 to get the shelter, nurturing, care and education they so desperately need and deserve? Then perhaps you wouldn’t have to spend your precious time worrying about such things as dispersing our city’s most needy youth. Shame on you! The following day, this message arrived from the same person: ‘ I want to apologize for the curse tone to the email sent to you yesterday regarding your Lilacs and Lemons column. The frustration we feel about Spokane’s street kids came out in a negative way and that tone is regretted. You hold a leadership role in this community and you have the influence to convince others to do something positive for kids living on our streets. Anything you can do in that regard will be greatly appreciated by many. Name withheld Via email Publisher’s response: Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I have a lot of love for the street kids and didn’t mean to say that we should take it up as a cause to get rid of them, although I do think their banding together and hassling customers in front of stores is a problem, but rather, to help them find employment and a way off the streets. Correction: We’re blushing like a rose, and blooming with embarrassment over a thorny issue: In “Best of the City” (October 2013) we incorrectly listed the name of the Gold winner for Best Local Florist. Though anybody who’s been, there or received flowers from there knows that Liberty Park Florist - in business since 1929 - is the best local florist, our readers made it official in their survey. Isn’t that rosey?!! Unfortunately, Liberty Park Florist (www.libertyparkflorist. com) was listed with the wrong name (Liberty Lake Florist), and we apologize for the error. Maybe we should send flowers?!
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buzz City Trek people pages what i know
photo by Shelly Mackie
by Laurie L. Ross
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Branch out to Finch Arboretum
favorite for family pictures, the John A. Finch Arboretum is nestled between two busy highways and yet somehow it still manages to be a peaceful urban escape. With only the hum of the highway along the borders to remind visitors that they aren’t truly lost in nature’s splendor, this magnificent park is well worth frequenting. Currently showing off its brilliant late autumn colors, this 56 acre park boasts over 2,000 labeled trees of more than 600 species of trees and shrubs, making it a park not to be overlooked. A native collection of plants has been planted along the Garden Springs Creek and contains a wide variety of foliage compatible with growing conditions in Spokane. Garden Springs Creek runs through the park, as do several walking paths, making the park easy to explore. The Arboretum also has
a botanical collection of trees and woody plants that have been labeled for field study and is home to the Touch and See Nature Trail. This trail is owned by the Girl Scout council in the area and designed for the blind, with braille signage along the 650-foot trail. Plan a fun family field trip or enjoy a quiet wander, but be sure to bring your camera to capture the magnificent beauty of this tucked away tree lover’s paradise. The Finch Arboretum’s main entrance is located at 3404 W Woodland Blvd (west of Spokane). Arboretum grounds are open daily during standard park hours. Admission is free. Download the Walking Guide for a self-guided tour of some of the Arboretum’s collections and specimen trees by going to spokaneparks.org Spokanecda.com • November • 2013
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First Look Buzz
spokane by the numbers
$712,000 Number of meals to serve to meet 2013 goal
Tom’s Turkey Drive Edition
Amount of money raised through donations between 2000 and 2012, and donated to 2nd Harvest Food Bank
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Number of volunteers needed to make Tom’s Turkey Day a success, between Tom’s Turkey Drive and Tom’s Turkey Tuesday (Distribution Day at the Spokane Arena).
Approximate number of turkeys provided to local families over the 13 years
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what’s
Delivery Boy grocery delivery service from Rosauers. We’ll never shop for ourselves again. The beautiful fall weather we have been having – blue skies, brightly colored leaves!!
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Number of years Tom’s Turkey Drive has been held
$68,000 Amount of money donated to the cause in 2012
Stop by for a special treat before the show!
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KHQ’s Alex Rozier receiving a 2013 Edward R. Murrow award in NYC, for feature reporting.
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Taking “selfies” in your car. We’re tired of your face! Keep the vanity on the plates, not in the camera. Stores open for business on Thanksgiving Day. The change from manned parking lots downtown to automated pay booths.
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Lilacs & Lemon s good
Dear Spoko-Gnome, by Vincen t Bozzi
not so good
LILACS to Greenstone’s Kendall Yards and the Spokane Parks
Department for closing in on the missing puzzle piece of the Centennial Trail by opening up the river bluff along the former Ohio Street to the public. We can’t wait to ride our bikes through! Spokane has such an asset in its river and it’s great that we finally realize as a community what a gem we have running through the heart of our city.
LILACS to Spokane Parks and Recreation (obviously we’re
really into parks!) for proposing moving the skate park out from underneath I-90 and into Riverfront Park. For too long kids who just want to practice their moves have had to worry about skating across glass and debris from prowlers and drug dealers who frequent the area. A rough crowd will probably still hang out there when the skaters move out, but parents won’t have to worry that their kids could be accosted. We would love to start a Sunday Market the way Portland does under one of its elevated roadways, but we’re not sure if we could attract customers until it’s cleaned up.
LEMONS to dog owners who don’t keep their dogs inside. An article in the Spokesman-Review has small town and suburban residents wary of taking walks in the countryside for fear they’ll be attacked by a hound. Small municipalities can’t afford to enforce codes so people live in fear of walking in their own neighborhoods. Rover may be harmless and friendly but when he’s running towards you, barking, you don’t know if he’s going to lick your face or attack. LILACS to Moloney and O’Neill, a
Spokane health insurance firm that has started Tim Tuesdays, in honor of employee Tim Warner, who had major heart surgery and is on a waiting list for a heart transplant. They are wearing RED every Tuesday and are distributing wristbands to raise awareness. To become an organ or tissue donor, go to www.donatelife.net. If volunteering in the community isn’t an option for you, what a great gift it would be to plan ahead to donate an organ. LEMONS to drivers who tail and weave around traffic in order to save about five seconds of their time, usually to be stopped at the next traffic light anyway. What’s the point? Also, lemons to drivers who won’t let cars merge into traffic. If you let a car on a side street into traffic after a busy event, it’s not going to cost you more than a couple seconds of time. Do the right thing out there, folks.
I’m tired of hearing my friends talk about how there’s nothing to do in Spokane. I think there is, but sometimes I come up empty with things to prove my point. Can you give me just one cool upcoming event, simply to renew my faith in the awesomeness on our city?
~Lame Duck
Dear Lame Duck,
Quack, quack you lame duck. I’m kidding! We do have a plethora of fantastic events and shows, so get your fanny in gear and get yourself to one. Try this: the Zac Brown Band. They were on the Today Show plaza recently, and now are coming here. Since they hit the country music scene with their breakout single Chicken Fried in 2009, they’ve soared, collecting ten hit singles, two platinum-selling records and countless awards. The continued dominance on country radio and a recent 2013 Grammy for Best Country Album, Uncaged is proof positive of this group’s staying power. Selling out arena-size venues nowadays is reserved for just a handful of acts but that’s exactly what this accomplished band of brothers, led by one of the most charismatic individuals ever to don a beanie is doing. They have mass appeal being palatable to several genres and their sound is described as basic country-Southern rock-bluegrass-reggae-jam. Rave reviews of this current tour assure us that the Zac Brown Band may just be getting warmed up. If you take in the late November Spokane show, expect to hear their trademark vocal harmonies and witness jaw-dropping musicianship. Though predictably, boundaries will continue to be broken, they are not leaving country behind. The current lead single The Wind may be the purest form of country they’ve done to date.
Quack, quack, ~Spoko-Gnome
LEMONS to cell phone companies for charging exorbitant fees for phone use. Yes, phones can do everything now. But hundreds of dollars a month? Landlines are nowhere near as expensive, and cell phones don’t even have the cost of laying and maintaining all those wires and cable. We’re hoping the free market system brings the cost down below about $50 per phone, per month, our entirely arbitrary figure for what we think the service could and should cost.
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Bath, England
In between eating crumpets and drinking tea in England, and visiting whiskey distilleries in Ireland and Scotland, mother-daughter duo Shannon Lorenz and Marcy Thimsen, stopped for a photo outside of the stunning Bath Abbey, in Bath England, with their favorite traveling companion, Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living. Cheerio!
Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica
Surfs up! Joel and Joy Moore took their granddaughter, Isabella Moore, to Costa Rica, where she enjoyed a surfboard lesson at Tamarindo Beach while they enjoyed their copy of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living from a drier location. The Moores have taken each of their grandchildren on a vacation to a destination of their choice when they turn 10. With five grandchildren under age 10, awaiting their trips, we’re hoping Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living gets to go along each time!
Austin, Texas
Nicholas Mattison and Donovan Gross not only both work at the same home security company (Protect America) but they also both have excellent taste in reading material, as they showcase some of their favorite issues of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living while out and about in Austin, Texas.
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retail therapy
Sony 65-inch 4K Ultra HDTV
$5,498.00
When it comes time to watch the games (oh yes, we know you’ll be flipping channels, managing multiple games at once), if you can’t actually be at the game, you might as well feel like you are, with a picture so crisp, clear and defined, and built in speakers that fill the room with sound. Home theater technology has taken another leap forward with Ultra HD 4k TVs. With quadruple the resolution of standard 1080 sets, this TV provides industry leading clarity for everything displayed on the set. This marvel also has Wifi, 3D, SimulView™, Skype, apps, and more. Watch the games on here, and you’ll have something extra to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!
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La Z Boy Recliner This isn’t just a chair, it is a masterpiece, or work of beauty, a chair
that brings tears to your eyes. La Z Boy’s Clayton Luxury Lift® Power Recliner 6-Motor Massage and Heat chair is the recliner for post holiday football viewing. Really, it is the recliner for any day of the week. With a wing back, padded track style arms and tailored welt trim, the power to sit, stand or recline at the touch of a button, and soothing heat, Clayton gives you all the right moves. Add a 6-motor massage option for the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. Available in a variety of custom fabrics.
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Thanks
November is fil led wit h fal l ing leaves, c ooking turkeys, family gat herings, reflect ing on how much we have for which to be t hankful, and of course, foot bal l ! The day after Thanksgiving may be the foot bal l day of t he year, except for t he Superbowl, so you
bet ter be prepared to enjoy t he games in style. Local retailers are here to help.
$4.50 and up, per pint
NO-LI’s JET STAR IMPERIAL IPA You’ll need something to wet your whistle while watching the game, and we
believe you should always drink locally. While any of the No-Li lineup of brews are worth tapping, we’re drawn to the Jet Star Imperial IPA. Utilizing a combination of malts which will create a malt backbone without too much complexity on which to showcase this hop forward beer, there are lots of citrus and pine in the hop profile from beginning to end. While this beer is loaded with hops the bitterness comes off as assertive yet not overly course. Hop flavor and aroma really shine in the Jet Star. A clean malty sweetness helps balance out this beer without being cloying.
Available through NoLi Brewery, www.nolibrewhouse.com
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Discover
In a world where bookstores come in one-size fits all experiences and eateries all start to taste the same, the Corner Door Fountain and Books is refreshingly unique. Find a great selection of books about area history, unique art and even finger puppets! When you’re done browsing, try one of the delicious milkshakes.
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A ways south of Millwood proper, think of Pet Vittles as Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory for cats and dogs. The folks at Pet Vittles are committed to stocking the best quality food and treats for your pets; whether your four-legged companion is old or young, indoors or out, the friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you make the right choice for their dietary needs. Even if you don’t have a fuzzy companion, this charming store is worth a visit for their home décor and garden gifts.
Experience
by Julia Zurcher | photos by Caroline Hunton
Millwood Argonne
Blue Table Kitchen. This is special dining experience comes from the owners of Spokane’s well-loved Rocket Bakeries. The restaurant offers meals on Friday and Saturday only, and hosts a maximum of 20 people. Guests sit at two - you guessed it - blue tables and share a dinner party like experience with one fixed menu and wine pairing. Come for the seasonal, delicious menu, stay for the company.
Millwood is a small town b i g o n l o c a l h i s t o ry.
Millwood was originally a company town, made up of the employees of the Inland Empire Paper Company’s paper mill. (The mill is still in operation, and you can hear the mill whistle, which sounds each workday at 7 a.m., noon, 12:45 p.m., and 3:45 p.m.) Straddling busy Argonne Road, you’ll find plenty of unique eateries and specialty shops in this city’s charming downtown. The people of Millwood embrace their past, while celebrating their future.
Ride For its relatively small size, Argonne Cycle has made a name for itself through its quality selection of bikes and gear and the expertise of its staff. Whether you’re purchasing your first bike, or you need a tune up, Argonne Cycle has what you’re looking for.
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Taste What makes one wine and beer shop different from another? Service. The staff at Bottles is always friendly and equipped with the expertise to offer the perfect pairing for any occasion. Their wine selection is excellent, and the rows of microbrews make this store a favorite with locals and gourmands willing to drive an extra mile for the perfect brew.
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DJ: Tina Bjorklund Spokane Voice Dance Floor: Concept Home Car Display: Lyle Pearson Wendle Motors Cigar Lounge: Legends of Fire at Northern Quest Resort & Casino Jaime Johnson Events Lighting: Denny Marit - Silhouette Lighting & Stage Swag Bags: 14th and Grand Salon Blush Beauty Bar Bruttles Dry Fly Heaven Scent Paul Mitchell School Sunny Buns Townshend Cellar Mario & Son Wine Award: Winedentity Graphics & Printing: Bozzi Media - Kristi Somday Plese Printing Emerald Outdoor Advertising Volunteers: Miss Spokane Scholarship Organization Jennifer Budweg-Sawyer Ken Coburn Event Rentals: Event Rents Limousine: Jason Castaneda
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Kris Crocker C h i e f M e t e o r o l o g i s t , K X LY photo by Fine Art Photography
Spokane is my dream town. I was working at a TV station in Flint, Michigan in 1998, when I discovered an article in Outside Magazine listing Spokane as one of its “Dream Towns.” The article raved about all the fabulous outdoor adventures available to Spokane residents, the gorgeous river running right through town, and the “crown jewel of the city,” Manito Park. A few weeks later, I had a chance meeting with former KXLY anchor Marianne Mishima by a pool in Orlando, Florida, where we were both attending a Children’s Miracle Network convention. I told her how much I wanted to move to Spokane, and two months later, I was living across the street from Manito Park, and I somehow talked my boyfriend into moving to Spokane with me, sight unseen! Fifteen years later, that boyfriend is my husband, and we are happily raising our three beautiful daughters in this dream town we proudly call home. We are having all sorts of great outdoor adventures here, just like the magazine article promised, but we find new reasons to love this incredible city every year. Winter is coming. Embrace it! I know that many of you are dreading winter. I know this because you’ve told me in the grocery store. My husband, Jerry, is on a one-man mission to encourage all winterhaters to embrace the cold-weather months by finding something fun to do. He had to convert me first, and now he preaches the virtues of snow sports to all of the new residents he meets. The most obvious answer to loving winter is learning how to ski or snowboard. All five of our amazing local resorts have inexpensive beginner packages to get you up and on your feet. If that’s not your scene, there’s snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, tubing or even just finding a special place inside to snuggle-up with some coffee and enjoy the inevitable beauty of all that snow falling. Keeping the mystery in your relationship, 4.5 million years later. I adore this amazing planet that we are fortunate enough to inhabit, and I am especially fond of its highly complex and, at times, temperamental atmosphere. When I’m crafting my daily weather forecasts, my goal is 100% accuracy, but I’m still thrown for a loop on occasion, and that is equal parts frustrating and exhilarating. Despite millions of pieces of data cranking through 10-billion mathematical equations in a network of highly-scientific atmospheric models run on massive super-computers being analyzed by teams of educated meteorologists, our beautifully complex and evolving atmosphere still manages to elude us on occasion. That’s exciting, and the thrill of the chase keeps me coming back forecast after forecast. Don’t quit your day job, but…I highly recommend stepping out of your comfort zone to try something new. My most recent new thing was acting in a play. I know: I’m used to being in front of people, but this was totally different. I have been working across the street from the Spokane Civic Theatre for 15 years, and I had been dreaming about performing there from the first time I saw the marquee. Last winter, I was checking the auditions list, as I had many times before, and On Golden Pond showed up in the schedule. For me, this was a “now or never” moment. I felt like the role of Chelsea was written for me ( Jane Fonda might disagree). Honestly, I just wanted the experience of auditioning, but much to my shock, I landed the part. The play was life changing. I’m not talking about turning in my weather maps to move to Hollywood, but I met such wonderfully talented and interesting people. We became a family for those few short months working together on the play. I would have missed out on so much if I hadn’t gotten up the nerve to walk across the street to an audition.
New measures of success. I’ve wanted to be in TV news since I was eight years old and my college-aged sister got an internship at the local station in my hometown of Idaho Falls. I love this job, and I am proud of my career for many reasons, but mostly for the good things it has allowed me to do in the community. I am honored to be able to host a wide variety of fundraising events, and I always jump at the opportunity. I leave those auctions and luncheons and fashion shows with so much faith in the good we can accomplish every day in the Inland Northwest and beyond. I am especially grateful for the annual Coats 4 Kids campaign and the unlimited generosity of our viewers this year and every year. When those coats come pouring in by the thousands, and I know that they are headed into the hands of little ones who really need them, it makes me realize I have the best job in the world for reasons I couldn’t have imagined when I was eight. I am a reformed shoe addict. It’s easy to lose sight of your priorities if you don’t keep them in check. For someone whose feet never show up on TV, I was spending way too much time and energy on shoe shopping. I had amassed a glorious collection of designer footwear, and I have become known for those sky-high works of art. A few months ago, I designed a pretty display for my shoes so I could admire them even when I was not wearing them. When I stood back to gaze upon my stash, I felt so ashamed. It was a shrine to consumerism gone wild. When people think of me, I don’t want them to think about my shoes. A wise woman suggested I sit down and come up with a list of what I value most in life. My list probably reads a lot like yours would: my family, friends, health and community. Funny, there were no shoes on the list. I also noticed that high scores on Candy Crush, running a sub-hour Bloomsday, and finally losing that last ten pounds didn’t make the cut. It seems like an obvious exercise, but it helped me understand what is most important to me, and how I should be living my life to support those values. I use them as a guide to make choices and become the person that I really want to be. I took down my tacky shoe display, and I gave the most over-the-top shoes away. I’ve also recently discovered the joys of having old shoes repaired instead of replaced. You’ll still find me glassy-eyed and drooling in the shoe department of Nordstrom on occasion, but I’ll probably just be passing through on my way to Riverfront Park with my girls. I want to be more like Mark Peterson. When I think about how close we came to losing Mark last year, I spontaneously burst into tears. Our morning weather anchor is a hero to so many people in the Inland Northwest, and his near-fatal heart attack only slowed him down temporarily. I sit back in amazement when Mark is in “Extreme Team” mode. Mark is the heart, soul and head foreman of this team that provides remodeling work for people and organizations who can’t physically or financially do the work themselves. Each new installment is more amazing than the last, thanks to Mark and his tireless work and ability to bring people together to do good things. I wouldn’t know where to begin to gather the resources for some of his remodeling miracles, but when Mark calls, people say “yes.” I’m also very proud of the difficult changes Mark has made since his heart attack. I share an office with him, and our garbage can used to overflow with empty cigarette packs and 20 oz. cups from his famous quad-shot mochas. He hasn’t smoked a single cigarette since the heart attack, and our garbage is full of oatmeal packets, and right now, an empty baby carrots bag. The world is a much better place with Mark in it, and I’m happy he’ll be around to continue making a difference. Spokanecda.com • November • 2013
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Nuclear Narratives When Cold War Starts, the Hot Milk Gets Poured
* The second of a two-part series on Hanford
Grandfather Ray Small and Tom Bailie Cadillac -- sugar beet field, Mesa, WA
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Tommy, Mary, Susie and Terry Bailie, siblings, first water on the farm, 1955
“Hanford is the most tragic chapter in American Cold War history.” —Stewart Udall, secretary of the interior under presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson
Tom Bailie’s father Maynard, 1955, Mesa, WA
Miracle of Water -- irrigation canal and Tom the teen looking at it
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ow many times have we been told to eat our veggies, fruit and cheese, and drink three glasses of milk a day, with the promise of growing up to be strong, healthy, the picture of a gallant, robust American? Good advice pre-Ozzie and Harriet days. For Spokane and other cities, the milk pathway, as scientists call it, is where the cows in the TriCities grazed on contaminated hay and grass, laced with iodine-131. That milk was shipped twice weekly to our fair city starting in the 1940s through 1960s. Thyroids and guts went haywire, and cancers developed. Or at least that’s what one side of the downwinder story unveiled. As innocuous as it may sound, the 1949 “Green Run” at Hanford will live in infamy, tying people living throughout Washington, Idaho and Oregon at the time of the radioactive releases to their shared destiny. Keep in mind that there are human consequences to the story of nuclear energy, hitched to the atom bomb, and now forever galvanized to the entire question about nuclear energy’s efficacy. For now, there are three downwinders and one author rendezvousing to propel the sometimes-misbegotten legacy of those sickened by Hanford and corralled by the secrecy. Their narrative is enmeshed in the story of milk trains coming to Spokane and the winds of radioactive sickness and slow death tracing the hills, coulees, valleys and Ice Ageflooded scablands of this unique place of first nations tribes who are now relegated to their own reservations.
by Paul Haeder
Maynard Bailie and Grandfather Ray Small and kids looking at the first water pump, Mesa, WA
When Radioactive History is Rewritten, People’s Stories Surface Many tribes have pulled out three-eyed salmon from the Columbia. Even articles in the Spokesman-Review titled “The Night the Little Demons were Born” dating to 1985 bespeak the X-Files lore of Hanford and its plutonium by-products, technically called radionuclides. For the Richland and Tri-Cities stakeholders perpetuating the history and the uneven narrative of Hanford and the massive cleanup effort and contamination zone that made the Tri-Cities one of the fastest growth areas of the country, this is a time of looking at the “positives” of supposedly winning the Cold War and facing down nuclear annihilation. Spokanecda.com • November • 2013
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Trisha and Richland buddies, front porch, Richland, WA
and fatigue were secretly studied, charted, cited in reports. “Hell, the miscreants like me never listened to our moms,” said Tom Bailie. Born at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Pasco, in 1947, Bailie is the epitome of one class of downwinder: “I was taken back to the family farm located in the Hanford buffer zone where I have been all my life since. I have planted and harvested fortynine continuous crop years, forty calf crops and eighteen lambing crops. Raised seven children. I was a good farmer and father. Now I am an old storyteller.” Story is culture, culture is history, and history is humanity. It’s not easy to parse that out in today’s mad-rush society that puts technology above all else, forgets the past, and then laments the present foibles of a consumer society bent on possibly shackling us to myths, propaganda, lies – anything to get us through a very complicated, globallyaware day. For Lisa Toomey, Richland mover and shaker and museum director, the “atomsplitting” is her chance to pay homage to the 42
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science, to the war effort, to the patriotism and a way to reclaim some historical nooks and crannies. For Sharon Holden, WSU TriCities director of advancement, the October month-long First Annual Celebration of the 70 years after the Hanford project broke ground means wrangling in many tangents to the stories tied to a secret program that eventually annihilated Japanese civilians in two large cities. The downwinder story is one that crosspollinates the history and honoring nature of American greatness, as in any Marshall Plan or Apollo program greatness. “August 13, 1942 the Manhattan Project was started! August 14, 1945, the Japanese surrendered! This was done with no
Backyard snow, Trisha and her mom, Richland, WA
computers, only slide rulers and hand-drawn blueprints. These are extremely powerful accomplishments that must be captured,” so says another organizer of the event, Gary Petersen, TRIDEC Vice President. To Be or Not to Be a Whistleblower This is a story within a million stories, or more, and we have only so much reach to wrap our collective, distracted arms around stories of pain. Yet, the downwinder story is one of the pawns in the larger chess match between science and government against the common public. People who did the work they were asked to do were sacrificed. As one downwinder calls it, “ A Sacrifice Zone of people who just did what they always did to make a living, farming and raising families and building communities who ended up racked with illness, pain, premature death.” Being a downwinder means calling a spade a spade. “I think that one aspect of the Manhattan Project commemoration story that is really interesting is that, particularly with the little group of downwinders participating in the
session, we form an unusual combination of three people, all of who were kids around the same time, and all of whom ended up as health-damaged Hanford downwinders,” says Trisha Pritikin, lawyer, occupation therapist and child of a Hanford scientist and secretary. “We are the combination of Tom Bailie who grew up on a farm downwind from Hanford in Mesa. Me, who grew up in Richland as the kid of the nuclear culture, and, Jay Mullen, the kid of a military family on a base, in Idaho (Farragut Naval Training Station). Three very different childhoods, but we are tied together by the invisible tentacles of radiation discharged from Hanford.”
Trisha, 1950, being held by her Hanford engineer father, Richland, WA
I spent hours with Jay Mullen, colorful, articulate, former CIA operative in Uganda and other African nations, and retired Southern Oregon University history professor. Talk about opening the proverbial Pandora’s box talking with him about how the two kids out of four who ended up at the Lake Pend Oreille base ended up with huge thyroid problems. “My other siblings left in Missouri had no problems whatsoever. My sister’s thyroid was shot. I was a medical freak.” His father declared bankruptcy because the young Jay was paralyzed at age 19, out of the blue. He was a strapping rugby player who woke up paralyzed from the neck down. He ended up being directed to University of California-San Francisco. “They never saw anything like this. I was studied as a freak, had my thyroid taken out, and life went on,” he says. His sister was the big ice cream and milk drinker, and she was hit harder by the iodine 131. Green Mile (death row walk), or Green Run – the secret ugly trickery of scientists
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who have no concern for precautionary principles, people be damned. That was weeks before the Christmas holidays, Dec. 2-3, 1949, when the radioisotopes at Hanford were released and supposedly meant to be detected by U.S. Air Force reconnaissance. Iodine-131 and an even larger dose of xenon-133 were “intentionally distributed over populated areas.” Remember, this is information coming out in 1988, and these Freedom of Information requests show that there were many other tests in the 1940s and they resumed in the 1960s.
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Putting Face to Destinies Entwined by the Government’s Human Guinea Pig Experiments Any oral history of a time or incident or moment in this country’s manifest “destiny” has to be a people’s history. With that come the faces of these people in their youth, at that juncture of innocence and unknowing destiny (contamination). Each person’s photographic life is tied to a sketch: Trisha Pritikin: “My training is as an occupational therapist and attorney,” says Pritikin. “Due to my current Hanfordrelated health restrictions, what began as a healthy childhood has evolved into a healthimpacted adulthood. I have applied my training to the volunteer work I do on behalf of the downwinders, and it is my mission to keep the downwinders’ story in the public consciousness through my writing.”
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Jay Mullen: “Maybe I am tilting at windmills. In 1986 a student who was arrested at Diablo Canyon came to Southern Oregon University. She was in my classes, and heard I had been paralyzed as a young adult. She came up after and told me about the releases information. That’s when I first became a downwinder.” Tom Bailie: “Who am I? Son of a downwind sharecropper that farmed up to the perimeter fence on the east side of Hanford who enjoys asking questions about what I have seen and continue to see and learn about my lifelong neighbor Hanford. Then telling stories about the downwinders’ lives and piecing them together with answered questions from declassified documents.” Now enter the fourth player in this story
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around the anniversary of Hanford’s reactor and plutonium processing high-jinx: Kate Brown, East Coast historian and author of a book, half of which is entwined with the sinew of the Columbia River and the prevailing winds that reached the bodies of downwinders. “I got on the topic of Hanford, after I went to the Chernobyl zone, wrote about it and an editor asked me to write a book on Chernobyl as a pivotal moment in history,” says Brown. “I looked into it, and realized there were these two other places with much more radiation spilled, and most of it wasn’t an accident, but intentional dumping into water, air and soil. So I wrote Plutopia: Nuclear Families, Atomic Cities, and the Great Soviet and American Plutonium Disasters.” This narrative of contaminated milk and
but her book paints a million stories: “Because of the decades of secrecy, downwind and downriver neighbors of the plutonium plants had difficulty proving what they suspected, that the rash of illnesses, cancers and birth defects in their communities were caused by the plants’ radioactive emissions. Plutopia was successful because in its zoned-off isolation it appeared to deliver the promises of the American dream and Soviet communism; in reality, it concealed disasters that remain highly unstable and threatening today.” While I was hot on the heels of by far more in-depth and seasoned in-theHanford-mess reporters, I did find out that the 70th Anniversary events in Richland did not include the downwinder story, which is, for anyone living the dream of America
Jay Mullen and his sister and brother, Idaho
Jay and his family in Idaho while father was in US-occupied Japan
government secrecy will not end with the stories of the downwinders, if they ever see the complete light of day. Spokesman-Review reporter Karen Dorn Steel has been hot on the hot trail of downwinder infamy since 1985, and in one sense it was Tom Bailie who undammed the tides of this story to her. For Brown, this is a story of whistleblowers, civil society demanding answers and justice, chronic radiation syndrome, and a legacy of covering up and multi-million dollar contracts paid by you, me and by our greatgreat-great grandkids yet to be born. The ironic use of “Plutopia” in her title draws from the fact that these places are highly subsidized locales with great paying jobs and free health care.
or living its struggle, the archetypal story of democracy tied to capitalism, capital tied to imperial designs, and the entire struggle of the planet against a few financial and military superpowers. Pritikin is a bellwether plaintiff who just two months ago survived a bombardment of lawyers’ cross-examinations to try and break her. She easily survived that, and someone like Professor Mullen will too be an arrow in the class action lawsuit quiver. Tom Bailie has been featured in documentaries on PBS, been interviewed in his wheat field by Connie Chung and has been a luminary in Japan sharing the dais with Japan’s survivors. These are the hard facts. “I have lost my family, my health, my wage earning capacity,” says Trisha from her home in Berkeley. “My entire life course has been altered, and the personal losses have been huge. I often feel
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like all of this is a nightmare that I cannot awaken from.” I talked with Bailie before heading to Richland to moderate the panel the downwinders cobbled together with their own money to reserve a space with the “celebration” bigwigs. His early life was tied to an iron lung and the nuns strapping him down on a metal table for hot leather body compresses to chase away the polio. “Look it up, the Sister Kenny Hot Pack Treatment for Polio,” he says. Miscarriage of Justice, Miscarried Fetuses I did follow up, as any reporter would on the trail of a story with a Hydrae’s head of many victims, antagonists, demons. “My father and four uncles all had intestinal tumors,” says Bailie. “My grandfather died
Jay and his sister in some of that contaminated Idaho snow
of liver cancer. And, my grandmother died of cancer of the colon. All my sisters suffered from thyroid problems. You want to hear about my mother and most of the women I’ve known? They all had miscarriages. My cousin lost six fetuses.” The panel of downwinders had been amassed on short notice in September, and October 25 (after this publication went to press) four voices for millions spoke to the Richland crowd. The readers have to realize that these steam or gas releases went all the way to Montana, Canada and California. This is a cautionary tale. Professor Brown (University of Maryland) makes it clear that hydraulic fracturing – “natural gas fracking” – is yet another chapter in science trumping humanity: people whose livelihoods, ways of life and health are compromised by ethically-challenged industries with a large
dose of media complacency and government cover-up. Talking with these incredible people, I see that this never-ending story of the Hanford atomic legacy is melded to other stories I’ve confronted in other parts of the world. Think Vietnam, Agent Orange, and 20 years after the U.S. bombing when I was there, young women with 16 times the safe amounts of PCB in breast milk. “It’s not just about iodine-131 or plutonium,” Bailie tells me. “Around 1954 or 1955, there was an incident, where ruthenium oxide flakes were falling on the wheat crop. I was out there, on my father’s farm. Those declassified documents stated that the Atomic Energy Commission was told about the radioactive flakes, and they said go ahead with the harvest so there wouldn’t be any public knowledge, outcry.” Hence, the downwinder panel, scrappy and on a shoestring budget, prevails again, up against 70 years of radioactive releases, leaks and secrets. Pritikin has been concerned about a potential public lynching of her and her brethren’s reputations. Jay Mullen with his Idi Amin (former Ugandan president) experience in the CIA is nonplussed. Bailie is always the scrappy farmer-fighter willing to go 15 rounds. Kate Brown is the calm detailoriented historian. “Attendees to our session will be reminded of the impact that Hanford operations had on the health of those of us, families of workers, who lived in the shadow of the plant, and on those who lived in farming and another community’s downwind. Whether worker families or families without relationship to the plant, we were commonly deceived by the operators of the plant who reassured populations downwind that the facility did not pose threat to human health,” says Pritikin.
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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Shop Outside Your e are such creatures of habit. When we go to restaurants, we often order “the usual,” when we sit in a classroom, church or auditorium it is most likely in the same seat we were in the last time, and when it comes time to shop for gifts - whether for friends, family or ourselves – we run to the same two or three stores. With an influx of new shops in Spokane, it is time to spread our wings, and shop outside
your box. Don’t abandon your tried and true shops, simply experience a bit of what else is out there.
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Downtown Spokane
For those whose only knowledge of the lululemon brand is the slight kerfuffle that erupted last spring over the overly revealing backside on their yoga pant, it’s time to make “Fannygate” a thing of the past, and take stock of all that this workout clothing line offers. Pair that with the hearty stock of items available in their new downtown Spokane storefront, and you may find yourself quickly building quite the workout wardrobe. With the sugary sweet name lululemon, and a symbol that looks like the long flowing locks of a woman’s head of hair, many have assumed the store caters strictly to women. Guess again! Step into the downtown store, and the entire right side of the store is dedicated to men’s workout gear. Granted, the majority of the product is geared toward women, but that seems to be the case in any clothing store: 90 percent of the floor space is for women, and a small, efficient portion is geared toward men. The good news is that the portion that is geared toward men is chock full of quality tried and true items. “I love my lululemon running shorts,” offered up one male lululemon groupie, shortly after the store’s opening. “I’ve been wearing their workout gear for years and love it,” he said while modeling the pair he had just worn for a morning workout. Another misconception is that the brand strictly offers clothing for yoga workouts. Again, not true. Though almost any workout clothing can be worn for any workout, lululemon has a wide range of products mainly geared toward running and yoga, including running skorts, Capri running tights, and full length running tights. Sports bras, socks, underwear, sweatshirts, hoodies and more are also available. Basically, anything you can get sweaty in, they sell. The prices can seem steep at first glance – we noticed a thick, soft sweatshirt that caught our eye – and then caught our breath when we glanced at the $108 price tag – but those who are lululemon fans guarantee the products are worth the price. Long-lasting, comfortable and dependable are some of the words batted around by loyal wearers of the product. The store opened with an impressive outdoor yoga-in-thestreet event, which closed down Main Street in front of its storefront. For those who didn’t make it to that event, there are opportunities to try an in-store yoga class on Saturday mornings. All in all, having our own lululemon sounds pretty sweet. lululemon Athletica is located at 707 W. Main Ave., Spokane. www.lululemon.com
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Bombshell Boutique
Liberty Lake
Bombshell Boutique owner Amber Doyle is committed to living life to the fullest. Determined to maintain a healthy lifestyle, Doyle focused on health and wellness with an emphasis on eating organic foods, when it dawned on her, “Isn’t what you put on your skin just as important as what you eat?” From that thought, Zaki Organics was born. Doyle began research on pure ingredients that could be used to create a replacement for the skin care products she was currently using. She became a self declared “kitchen chemist” and was determined to produce a natural product that would free people from allergic reactions to the products they were currently using. “The skin care line came from more of an urgency,” she says. “I was someone suffering horrible allergies and ran out of options so I started making my own.” Her first product, Zaki Organics Rejuvenating Face Serum, was a success and she expanded into a full line of chemical free skin care products that are safe and effective. Two years ago, Doyle moved Zaki Organics into a small retail space in Millwood. While in this location, it occurred to this entrepreneur that she could expand her current offering to provide so much more for her clientele. Once again, the research began and she was inspired to offer clothing, shoes and accessories to provide the whole package for making women look and feel their best from head to toe. Her clients loved the expansion and she continued to build her inventory. In order to provide much needed space for the expansion, Doyle recently relocated. Liberty Lake is now home to her business, Bombshell Boutique. The new location provides not only an increase in square footage, but also a newly remodeled space with better visibility and accessibility. In addition to the full offering of Zaki Organics and quality clothing, Bombshell Boutique also offers locally hand crafted jewelry, art and repurposed furniture. Bombshell Boutique is located at 21950 E. Country Vista Dr. Ste. 500, Liberty Lake, www.facebook.com/BombshellBoutiqueLibertyLake
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French Toast
Steam Plant Building
French Toast is celebrating its first birthday, which is funny, because if you were looking for a gift for a one year old, French Toast would actually be the perfect place to shop. A children’s boutique filled with games, books, toys, clothing, shoes and décor, this store is fast becoming a fan favorite among children and parents alike. Truth be told, even those without children will fall in love with the place the minute they cross the threshold. Located in a street-front shop in the Steam Plant building, French Toast is the brainchild of the mother-daughter duo of Kathleen and Julia Lara. After working for Pottery Barn Kids, where she styled and designed kid’s rooms, Julia went to work at Once Upon a Time, a well-beloved children’s toy store in Seattle. She would get calls from people in Spokane looking for children’s toys. “I got to know European toy brands while working there,” says Julia. ”When I came back to Spokane, I’d ask people where they’d buy children’s toys, and they’d say Target or Wal-Mart.” Knowing that there was a whole industry of beautifully made, carefully crafted, and quality children’s toys, that weren’t being offered in Spokane, Julia knew she was on to something. For a year and a half she worked online, with inventory stacked high in her house. Her business soon outgrew the online avenue and was ready for a storefront. After a thorough search, she settled on a space in the Steam Plant building, opening the doors on October 19, 2012. When it came to a name, Julia wanted something that represented the European aspect of her products. “The French really know how to do it up with toys,” she says. The products that fill the shelves are ones that encourage children to learn and play at the same time. A popular wood barbecue, with painted wooden pork chops to go with it, has the same impact as the finely crafted play kitchen. “It’s the easiest way to emulate their mom and dad,” 48
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says Julia of the toys that have children pretending to cook and grill. The toys are also of higher quality than mass-produced plastic toys, meaning they will last for years and look attractive. “You want something you can pass down, that will last. Everything you bring into your home, you should want to have there.” One of the most popular items at French Toast, as of late, is the handmade Henry the Fox, from the Walnut Animal Society brand. “If you would have told me that I couldn’t keep a nearly $100 stuffed fox on the shelf in Spokane I wouldn’t have believed it, but it is true,” says Julia, holding up the lone Henry the Fox left from a recent order. Flying off the shelves they, like much in the store, are selling like hotcakes...or French Toast. French Toast is located at 159 Lincoln Street, #165, Spokane. www.frenchtoastonline.com
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Maggie Breens Recycled Fashion in Millwood
A brick storefront alongside the railroad track, tucked in a sleepy corner of Millwood may not be your first thought of where to stop in for a fashion fix, but life is full of surprises, isn’t it?! Maggie Breens, a women’s clothing store specializing in recycled fashions, has been surprisingly successful since it opened its doors in December of 2012, and is cultivating a loyal following. And just to clear up any confusion, recycled fashion doesn’t have anything to do with aluminum, plastic, paper of other recyclables; it’s about giving fashionable clothing another lease on life after its original owner has passed it along. “My wife and her sister have been doing fashion recycling for a long time,” says Jim Burke, who along with his wife Marggy, own Maggie Breens. (The name comes from Marggy’s nickname (Maggie) and maiden name (Breens)). Traveling outside of the Spokane region for buying trips to find clothing in resale and consignment shops, their goal is to find higher end brands in top shape. “My wife has a special talent for picking clothes. She selectively chooses the right stuff,” says Jim of Marggy’s discriminating taste in clothing. A quick spin through the racks in the store yield clothing with labels from stores and designers like Banana Republic, INC, Halogen, Anne Taylor, and J Crew. “It’s a good way to get good stuff to people who can’t afford the Nordstrom prices,” says Jim. You might expect to find this type of store downtown, rather than in Millwood, but the location is home for the Burkes, so they decided to open the business and to make a difference right in their own community. They started by buying and gathering clothing for a year, to ensure a good product base. Jim sold his electrical contractor business, but kept the building, converting the front portion into a retail space. From the back office, Jim runs the business side of things while Marggy continues to work as a school librarian during the day. On site to help out is Palmer, the Burke’s dog, who has gained popularity with regular shoppers, as well as those who visit the store’s Pinterest page. Embracing the social media site has been one of the keys to their success. With a studio in the back, a different outfit is styled, photographed and posted to their Pinterest account each day. The response has been overwhelming and has helped them keep advertising budgets low, while focusing on providing a quality product. “I’d like to take this concept and move it to other neighborhoods,” says Jim. “That is where we can have the greatest impact. For shoppers and fans that stop in to buy top brand items at affordable prices, it appears to be a business model they are embracing. Maggie Breens is located at 9019 E. Euclid, Spokane, http://maggiebreens.com
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MonkeyBoy Bicycles
Garland District
Never underestimate the power of a dream, the human body and three siblings united to reach a goal. Those are the ingredients in the recipe of successfully launching MonkeyBoy Bicycles, Spokane’s first and only bicycle shop devoted to urban transportation. Let’s break it down for you. The dream: “It was Lynn and Donald’s idea, they had talked about it for years,” says Patti Nepean of the concept for the store. Her brother, Donald Gibson, lived in Seattle, where he saw people commuting on their bikes on a daily basis. Following blogs based out of Copenhagen, Denmark, a city that has thoroughly embraced commuter biking, he knew that this was something that Spokane could and should embrace. Pursuing his passion for biking, in 2009 Donald got his bicycle mechanics license in Ashland, Oregon. When he moved to Spokane, he was armed with the dream, as well as the skill. The human body: Propelling a bicycle with the power of the human body is an efficient and empowering experience. The endorphins, the blood pumping exhilaration, the health benefits, and the feelings of accomplishment upon reaching your destination, thanks to your own hard work, are rewarding. The siblings: When all three siblings - Lynne Ellis, Donald and Patti, came together to make the dream come true, it was a force to be reckoned with. Working together with a passion for the product and the message, these three have singlehandedly started the commuter bike revolution here in Spokane. Too early to declare it a revolution? We can’t help it; we think they are on to something. Lynn is a resident of the Garland neighborhood, and knew it would be the perfect spot for the store. When a space became available – a former medical marijuana dispensary – the siblings took the plunge. “Spokane is predominantly a mountain biking and road racing town, there is nothing for commuters,” says Patty of what drew them to commuter bikes. “We’re ahead of the curve,” says Donald. “The city is now putting in bike lanes.” When the lanes are completed, there will be commuter bikes to fill them. The bikes in the shop are eye-catching, with vibrant colors and a slightly retro look to them. “We wanted a specific style – inter hub – instead of exterior chain shifts, and they had to be a lightweight, heirloom quality style,” says Patti. Some of the brands they carry include the Brooklyn Cruisers, Beater Bikes, and Papillionaire. In addition to commuter bikes, MonkeyBoy Bicycles has an attractive lineup of destination clothing, commuting accessories and more. There’s no monkeying around, this place means business! MonkeyBoy Bicycles is located at 606 W. Garland Ave., Spokane, www.monkeyboybicycles.com Spokanecda.com • November • 2013
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Vintage Angel Downtown, 1st Avenue
We’ve all seen them. That perfectly distressed, slightly broken-in cowboy boots on a passerby. It can stop you in your tracks as they capture your complete attention until they walk on out of sight. Then the envy sets in, and you find yourself with a serious case of Boot Lust. Well, we now have a cure for that distressed desire with Vintage Angel, a boot boutique in downtown Spokane. This tiny shop is brimming to the top with vintage boots for both cowboys and cowgirls; belts, buckles, handbags and...tutus. This place is by far biggest bang for your fashionista buck. We all know, cowboy boots are best when they are broken in. When you buy new boots they’re usually a little stiff and slightly uncomfortable. Its takes some wear to get them just right. This re-styled boutique not only gets that but they specialized in the concept of having someone else break in the boots for you. Walk through the 1st Avenue door and you’ve arrived in Boot Heaven, the place where all good boots go. It’s awe inspiring to gaze on the walls that are lined entirely with boots. A truly massive variety in a wide range of sizes (kid to adult), colors, styles and patterns for crazy affordable prices. Your boot dreams become reality as the perfect pair (or pairs) is waiting for you to come and get them. This specialty store gives you the vintage advantage by also carrying belts, bags and a few handpicked clothing items. If you are really quiet you can hear the angels sing. Vintage Angel is nestled near other unique boutiques, such as Tangerine and Artemis, and Luxe Coffee House, which keeps that shop until you drop thing from happening. Vintage Angel is located at 1025 W. 1st Ave., Spokane, www.facebook.com/vintageangelco
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The Tack Trunk Spokane Valley
Tucked into a nondescript building with a rock façade on the front is a longstanding staple in the Spokane retail community, The Tack Trunk. You may have sped past it while driving down Trent Avenue, considering that it has been in business for 25 years, but unless you are a horse-lovin’ equestrian, you may never have had a chance to peek into this treasure trove of a store. As promised on their website, “From bits and girths to a complete line of English and Western tack, Spokane Tack Trunk has a wide variety of high quality equipment.” For horseback riders, polo players, and everyone in between, The Tack Trunk has long provided all that is needed for horse and rider. The Tack Trunk is located at 11515 E. Trent, Spokane Valley, www.spokanetacktrunk.com
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Sammy’s Rustics
Old City Hall, downtown
The Old City Hall building has experienced an ebb and flow of occupancy over the past several years, as retail shops have come and gone. We got excited when we stumbled across a new store on a recent downtown outing. Sammy’s Rustics was filling its space in the Old City Hall building with inventory, awaiting its opening in October. This space showcases wine, art and gourmet foods, such as honey and wild blueberry spreads. What really caught our attention though, were the beautiful scorched wood pieces crafted by proprietor and artist Sam Reddington. His products are works of art that leave us coveting every piece on the store’s Facebook page. When it comes to shops that grab our attention, we love to see unique skill and talent blended into pieces that add beauty to our homes. We’re sure to keep this shop on our radar.
509.747.2101 On the top of Sunset Hill www.sunsetfloristandgreenhouse.com
Sammy’s Rustics is located in the Old City Hall at 221 N. Wall, #238, Spokane, www.facebook.com/SammysRustics
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Winter O'Fun F
rom December 21st to March 20th, there are 90 days of winter to embrace. Of course, winter weather has never had respect for calendar time frames, and, like an obnoxious guest, often shows up early and leaves late. So add a little cushion on both sides of the season, and it is clear to see there is plenty of time to fill with activities.
For those whose minds turn to the negatives of winter – icy roads, windshields to be scraped, and never ending shoveling (actually, we kind of like that one) – consider the possibility that you have been missing the beauty of the season. If you’ve ever stepped outside early in the morning after a fresh blanket of snow has fallen, you have witnessed beauty in the extreme. While the rich colors of the spring flowers, summer grass and fall leaves have vanished, they are replaced with a pristine white that is clean, simple and refreshing. Cozy sweaters and scarves replace the carefree light clothing of days at the lake. The outdoors are the same, and yet are completely different in the winter months, compared to the summer months. So don’t waste any time this season getting out and exploring all that our region has to offer. Whether you are exploring the great outdoors, partaking in a seasonal event, or seeking shelter with an indoor activity, hop to it! After all, there are only 90 days in which to do it – give or take.
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Skiing Sledding Ice Skating Theatrer Snow Activities Sight Seeing Festive Holiday Light
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Winter O'Fun THE GREAT OUTDOORS Skiing Spokane is perfectly located in the heart of ski country. With ski resorts aplenty, some within an hour and a half drive, and even more accessible within a half day’s drive, there are no shortage of mountaintops from which to descend.
Schweitzer Mountain (www.schweitzer. com) is offering up fun all season long. Celebrate Schweitzer’s 50th anniversary on Saturday December 14th, with $19.63 lift tickets and an après party in Taps, where a 25 year-old time capsule will be opened! This year, before he hits the skies with his sleigh and reindeer, Santa will be hitting the slopes. On December 23rd and 24th, Santa will be skiing on the hill and passing out treats with Mrs. Claus. After passing out treats they will lead a balloon parade from the top of the Basin Express chair down to the village. Follow him into the Selkirk Lodge for hot chocolate, cookies and to deliver your last minute wishes. With more than one million dollars in infrastructure expansion and many resort enhancements, Schweitzer is also spending capital on cutting a new F.I.S. homologated downhill course, new progression terrain park and more. Schweitzer’s new downhill course is located on Stella, crews widened the Shortcut Trail to 30 meters to connect upper Cathedral Aisle with the lower section of Zip Down. The new start lets racers start on a steeper pitch, allowing them to maintain a higher rate of speed suitable for
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downhill racing. Schweitzer’s new terrain park, Southside Progression Park, will replace Starfish Terrain Park and will be located next to The Stomping Grounds Terrain Park where Crystal Run is currently. The new progression park will be larger and offer a great number of features. Among other improvements, Schweitzer has added a new groomer to its fleet, rolled out a new website this fall, and is strengthening the wireless Internet throughout the village and has upgraded the electrical system on Musical Chairs. Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park (www.mtspokane.com) is located with Mt. Spokane State Park, and is one of the easiestaccessed ski resorts in the area. More than just downhill skiing on this mountain, Mt. Spokane offers Nordic/cross-country and downhill skiing, as well as tubing and a terrain park. Twenty-five kilometers of beautifully groomed Nordic ski trails are available for crosscountry skiing, while there are 45 designated downhill runs, 1,425 acres of skiable terrain, and 16 night skiing runs. The “bunny hill” is one of the best on which to learn to ski. Sure to be popular this year is the Children’s Choice Tubing Hill at the Top O’ The Mountain! Proudly sponsored by Children’s Choice Dentistry, the Tubing Hill is located at Lodge 2, just north and downhill of the parking lot and Ski Patrol building, and features several lanes of tubing enjoyment. A brand-new rope tow will whisk sliders back up to the top for repeat runs of fun! 49° North Mountain Resort (www.ski49n. com) is a bit longer of a drive, located 42 miles north of town in Chewelah, but, as they say, 49° is “blessed with wide open groomed runs, moguls, desert dried powder, and hundreds of acres of legendary tree skiing.” This is the second year for the Angel Peak Chair Lift, a dual person lift that runs up to Angel Peak Summit. Look for their Mountain Hosts, skiing in blue jackets and with “big smiles,” to help you navigate the mountain, answer questions, and to point you toward the correct trail. Another Idaho hot spot for skiing is Silver Mountain Resort (www.silvermt.com), which is a mere 75 miles from Spokane, and 35 miles from Coeur d’Alene. Sure, we love to swoosh down the mountain, but we don’t care for fishtailing up the road to the mountain. That’s why we love Silver so much; located in the Idaho panhandle, it’s just a quarter mile from I-90 with no curvy, white-knuckle roads to deal with.
Silver Mountain Resort is easily one of the most accessible skiing vacation resorts you will ever visit. Silver Mountain Resort is home to the ‘worlds longest gondola’ and the nation’s only “Snow, Splash & Golf” pass providing season pass holders unlimited access to ski and snowboard the mountain, surf and splash at ‘Silver Rapids’, Idaho’s largest indoor water park and golf at Galena Ridge Golf Course. Updates this year include two new intermediate runs - ‘Skier’s right of Moonshine’ off Chair Number 4, and ‘Bootlegger’ bringing total runs to 74. In addition ‘Gold Pan Alley’ a children’s adventure trail has been expanded and the seasonal locker room expansion in the Mountain House Lodge has been completed. Additionally, an extensive summer and fall campaign of brush and aldrew removal and thinning of glades has opened more terrain and reduced lift lines. Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area Located on the Idaho – Montana border, Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area (www.skilookout.com) receives an average annual snowfall of 400-plus inches each season. Improvements this year include the expansion and relocation of the ‘Huckleberry Jam’, family-friendly terrain park. To grow participation in the park, it has been relocated to the other side of ‘Huckleberry Ridge’. In addition ten super easy new features have been added to introduce ‘Free Style Skiing’ and ‘Snowboarding’ to all ages and levels of skiers. Cross Country Skiing For those who prefer their skiing to be a gentle glide, rather than a terrifying zoom downhill, cross country skiing is the perfect choice. Be warned though – it is a workout! You still get the outdoor beauty of a winter wonderland and an incredible workout, but with a quieter, more relaxed environment. Many local golf courses set down groomed tracks, creating a beautiful ski loops in town. Spokane Parks & Recreation (www. spokaneparks.org) has a variety of interesting cross country ski outings
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Winter O'Fun planned for this winter. Join the fun! For those who like to blaze their own trail, it isn’t uncommon to see people cross country skiing through the snowy streets of their neighborhood! Sledding Less expensive, less skill required and less equipment needed. Such are the benefits of sledding versus skiing. The descents may not be as steep, but for any kids who have grown up in the Northwest, and any adults w h o are in touch with their inner kid, sledding is the way to go. Manito Park seems to be the go-to sledding location in Spokane, and we know why. With plenty of hills, and a Norman Rockwell setting, this is one of our favorite spots to hit in the winter. We recommend hitting Rockwood Bakery, a few blocks away on 18th Avenue, after the sledding, so that you can dig into a hot chocolate and a Little Angel Cupcake!
SEASONAL Christmas Tree Elegance (CTE) Deck the halls! Actually, they will already be decked for you, and all you have to do is come look and enjoy. Christmas Tree Elegance is a raffle of 18 themed customdecorated trees with prizes that include gift certificates, items and cash. Each prize package includes the decorated tree and its gifts and is valued at approximately $5,000. Raffle tickets are $1 each. The trees are available for viewing at the Davenport Hotel, from December 3-14, daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and at River Park Square from December 3-15, daily from 10 a.m.
to mall closing. Other activities during Christmas Tree Elegance include a Christmas Tree Elegance Luncheon/Fashion Show, a Mother Daughter Tea/Fashion Show and a Holiday Luncheon, all taking place in the Grand Pennington Ballroom. There is also the Mobius Kids Santa Breakfast in the Grand Pennington Ballroom, and “An Evening with Eckart and Friends” in the Isabella Ballroom. Proceeds from Christmas Tree Elegance benefit the Spokane Symphony Associates, a non-profit organization dedicated to financial and volunteer support of the Spokane Symphony Orchestra. (www. spokanesymphonyassociates.org) Holiday Light Show and “Journey to the North Pole” Holiday Lights Cruise Over a million lights. A priceless memory. A family tradition. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, bring the family to see The Coeur d’Alene Resort Holiday Light Show, a wonderland of over 1.5 million lights and the largest on-the-water holiday light display in America. Their signature “Journey to the North Pole” Lake Cruise visits Santa’s twinkling North Pole Toy Workshop where one of the world’s tallest Christmas trees awaits, towering and twinkling in the evening sky. Brightly lit cruise boats depart every evening to view the magic of the holiday lights. Take a festive boat ride across the sparkling waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene. View more than a million holiday lights and visit a live Santa Claus at his waterfront toy workshop, where he magically speaks to each child by name. Boarding for this 40-minute cruise is at the Boardwalk Marina, 15 minutes prior to the cruise departure time. “Journey to the North Pole” cruises take place November 29, 2013 – January 1, 2014, departing nightly at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Visit www.cdaresort.com for ticket prices. Festive Feasting: Holiday Lights Dinner Cruise It’s not just the kids visiting Santa that get to have all the fun on the cruises. Each Wednesday evening from December 4th - 18th is an opportunity to partake in an evening dinner cruise while enjoying the world famous Holiday Lights displays on Lake Coeur d’Alene. The dinner features carved roast turkey, smoked ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, romaine salad, broccoli-red grape salad, butternut squash and chef’s choice dessert. Lake Cruise departs at 6:30 p.m. Visit www. cdaresort.com for ticket prices
ACTIVITIES Eagle Viewing Days While many birds – the flying kind, as well as the two-legged snowbirds in RVs – head south to warmer weather during the winter months, there are a few birds that actually seek out the snowy treetops for
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their winter holiday. Our National Bird, the bald eagle, does just that, making its way on a wing and a prayer to the trees near the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Two years ago, during the week of December 29, 2011, 273 individual eagles were counted! According to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), from mid-November to early January, during their annual migration southward, the eagles arrive in North Idaho. The BLM provides programs of lake cruises and land viewing at Wolf Lodge Bay, Lake Coeur d’Alene. The most popular viewing spot is near Wolf Lodge Bay, seven miles southeast of Coeur d’Alene, with three prime viewing areas: Higgins Point on the north-central shore, Mineral Ridge boat ramp on the southeast shore, and the Mineral Ridge trailhead on the mid-east shore of Beauty Bay, which flows into Wolf Lodge Bay from the south. Ice Skating Riverfront Park Ice Palace is open October 23, 2013 - March 2, 2014. So if you’re a seasoned skater, or if you’ve never been ice skating, or even if it’s been awhile, come enjoy ice skating at the Ice Palace! In addition to skating, The Ice Palace also offers skate rentals, birthday parties, skate and curling lessons, curling leagues, drop in hockey for ages 16 and up, Therapeutic Recreation lessons, broomball and ice rentals. What could be better for college or church groups, holiday parties, family reunions and just an overall great time? Who hasn’t wanted to let their inner Kristi Yamaguchi or Evan Lysacek shine forth, by showcasing your triple Salchow, double axel combination spin? A trip to Riverfront Park’s Ice Palace is just the place t o
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Winter O'Fun on pottery. Our tip for a winter project? Paint a mug – a big one – and keep it filled with hot cocoa, or something stronger, like a hot toddy! Try Polka Dot Pottery in River Park Square. (www.polkadotpottery.com)
THE THEATRE Support one of the many local theaters, which offer a variety of locally produced plays, musicals and shows each season. Not only is it fun to get lost in the story, the sets and the drama, but what fun it is to see our friends and neighbors on the stage! We are particularly looking forward to taking in some plays on those cold nights when the winter season can feel like it is dragging on. The rise of the curtain always lifts our spirits. Mark your calendar for such hits as:
do it. True, most of us won’t be doing combination spins, much less actually letting go of the walls of the rink, but it’s still fun to try (try to stay upright that is!) For information, visit www. spokaneriverfrontpark.com.
The Christmas Schooner This holiday family musical will light up the Main Stage at the Spokane Civic Theatre. This new holiday musical follows the Christmas tree’s perilous journey into America’s homes and traditions. Notable musical numbers include: We All Have Songs, Pass It On and Hardwater Sailors. November 22 - December 22, 2013. For tickets, call (509) 325-2507.
Pottery Painting There is nothing as cozy as the warmth of a roaring fire; however, a blazing kiln isn’t too shabby of an alternative. While the wind is blowing and the snow is swirling outside, let your paintbrush do some swirling of its own inside, as your inner artist creates a painted masterpiece
Good People The witty and unsettling new Broadway smash hit comes to Interplayers Theatre’s
stage. 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. January 23 to February 8, 2014. For tickets call (509) 455-7529.
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he eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. That was when, during World War I, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect. A Congressional Act approved on May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday known as “Armistice Day.” In June 1954, the Act of 1938 was amended, changing the name to “Veteran’s Day,” to honor veterans of all wars. Sometimes it takes an act of Congress to set the precedent for us to honor and care for our veterans, but sometimes it simply takes a group of people who recognize the importance of honoring and caring for those who have served our country. Such is the case with Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors.
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Wounded Warrior Project honors our veterans Despite not wanting to share, Harrison, through the help of both the The WWP program is available “to all those who have incurred serviceWWP staff and the sense of camaraderie he developed with fellow warriors connected wounds, injuries or illnesses on or after September 11, 2001.” It – something he had been missing since he came home and was no longer in is easy to think those being assisted by WWP are veterans with catastrophic a military setting – learned to open up. “It was team camaraderie, cohesion injuries – missing limbs, paralysis, etc., – who are in military hospitals or and feeling like I was part of something again, instead of being at home military-dense populations in other parts of the country; however, there are locked in my garage and finding every excuse in the book not to answer my veterans among us right here in Spokane who are wounded warriors, even if phone. I had been so isolated for quite a while.” their wounds don’t always show. The experience showed Harrison he wasn’t alone. “I wasn’t the only one Sgt. Richard Harrison looks like any other young man in the prime of there going through anger, going through depression, going through what his life. Dressed stylishly in civilian clothes and meeting to talk over coffee, have you. It became an ‘I’m not alone’ moment. At the end, I was excited you would never guess he was an Iraq war veteran, nor that he is a wounded again, I felt good about life again.” warrior. Harrison has been on two Odysseys, one as a warrior, and the other as a An Army veteran for 18 years, Harrison was deployed to Iraq in 2009, peer mentor. Being able to give back to WWP is something he is passionate where he served as a reconnaissance scout. “We would go out and get a about. “It definitely is a lifeline for a lot of people,” he says. “The Wounded bigger picture of the battlefield, see what type of intel we could get – like Warrior Project is more than a commercial on TV. For the Wounded how many bad guys coming through and area, what town looked like, etc.,” Warrior Project to step up as much as they do and say we are going to send he says describing the work he did. While at Camp Liberty, Bagdad, his unit you on a hunting trip or send you on a rafting trip, or sponsor your golf sustained indirect fire (mortar fire), which caused him to suffer a traumatic tournament for other warriors, that is huge for me. Before I went on that optic neuropathy. “I’m blind in my right eye and partially blind in my Odyssey, I knew I had no reason to be here. None. left,” he says. “I call it the Big Bang Theory. With And there are a lot of men and women that don’t a hit on the head and vision loss, - you can’t do have a reason either. There’s no reason. Why keep reconnaissance when you’ve got one eye.” “It was team camaraderie, cohesion and going?” Medevac’d to Landstuhl, Germany, and then on feeling like I was part of something again, It is more than just Odysseys that WWP offers to Ft. Lewis on Washington’s west side, Harrison instead of being at home locked in my to wounded veterans. The organization’s vision spent six months recovering before being allowed garage and finding every excuse in the is, “To foster the most successful, well-adjusted home to continue treatment at Fairchild. book not to answer my phone. I had been generation of wounded service members in “I expected to be there for a year, and was there so isolated for quite a while.” our nation’s history.” To reach that goal, they for just over six months,” he says of his deployment. offer a variety of programs including combat “It was not long enough, and yet, probably too ~Sgt. Richard Harrison stress recovery program, family support, peer long. I went over there to do the mission, be part mentoring, recreation and adaptive sports to of the team. When everyone is still there, it is hard promote physical health and wellness, economic empowerment, campus to come home. And it was even harder when you come from a combat services for schools and universities, and employment assistance services. situation to civilian life within a week. It made me angry for a long time. It The organization currently has a stronger presence on the west side of made me resentful. They say it’s PTSD, but I hate being labeled.” the state, but there are local individuals who are stepping up to help foster Harrison’s wife knew he needed help with the transition and with a presence for wounded warriors on this side of the state. In 2010, local moving forward, so she strongly encouraged him to enroll in a WWP news anchor Dan Kleckner and Chris Runyan from Sun Dance Golf Course Project Odyssey, which is a trip into the great outdoors with other wounded decided they wanted to do something to support the WWP in Spokane. warriors. The Odyssey, just one of the services provided through WWP, With a great team of supporters and volunteers, the Dan Kleckner’s Golf provides a chance to experience outdoor activities, despite the effects of a Classic was born and continues to be a great success for the organization. wound, and also allows warriors the chance to share with others who have – Continuing to support WWP is essential, so that it can continue to make a or are – in the same place. All of this is provided at no charge to the veteran difference in the lives of local wounded warriors warrior. Harrison believes if it hadn’t been for his wife connecting with WWP, and Very reluctant at first, Harrison eventually relented and left for his two dear friends he made through the organization who encouraged and Odyssey, to Utah, in 2010. What unfolded was a healing that set the path listened to him, “I wouldn’t be sitting here talking to you. That’s how close I for his future. “It was a life changing experience for me,” he says. “I was in felt I was. Would it have happened? Who’s to say, but I was definitely feeling a very bad dark place when I left, and it helped just being around a lot of isolated, I was feeling like I didn’t want to go on any more, that who would other people that had, maybe not the same injuries, but the same mentality care.” WWP made that much of a difference in Harrison’s life, and other – anger, depression, just feeling alone really.” wounded warriors deserve the same. The five-day adventure included rock climbing, Paralympic-based ice “The biggest thing is that they are tying to get veterans to empower hockey and snowmobile riding. Evenings spent around a campfire provide themselves to move forward in their daily walk, and to help them where warriors a safe environment in which to talk about issues they were facing. needed,” says Harrison. ”Empowerment to me is the huge part of all this.” “A lot of times, guys don’t want to talk – I know I didn’t,” says Harrison. “To Empowerment for our veterans is a way to honor them for all they have paraphrase a friend, I didn’t want to listen to the space shuttle door gunner done, but it needs to be done now, not at the eleventh hour. who single handedly took over Fallujah. I didn’t want to hear those guys that come and have this bigger than life story, because my story’s not a big story. I didn’t do anything crazy.” For more information visit www.woundedwarriorporject.org Spokanecda.com • November • 2013
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Another Whitehouse and Price project, the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, one of Spokane’s most beautiful churches. Construction began in 1927. (MAC, L87-1.7699d-54)
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Designing
Spokane: The Architects’ Contributions by Tony and Suzanne Bamonte
Spokane Architecture Since Spokane’s inception and its early move to build lasting, attractive and functional houses and buildings, structural engineers and architects have been used on almost every project to ensure reliable construction and assembly. Since the city first created building codes, standards have continuously increased to assure that goals are met and exceeded to insure safety, reliability and durability of projects. Building materials are far better and safer than those of the past. For instance, all concrete is scientifically tested for durability, strength, wiring is far better, with circuit breakers, and two-by-four walls have been replaced with two-by-six walls and, in many buildings, with metal studs. This is just a short list of improvements that today’s architects factor into their designs. Spokane has become a melting pot for architectural styles. While some localities lean more toward certain styles than others, many early residential streets in Spokane reflect an eclectic mix. There are examples of domestic architecture from nearly every civilized country in the world, together with many hybrid styles, the result of combining elements to meet an owner’s desired effect. Consequently, many homes in Spokane do not easily fit into tidy, clearly defined or traditional categories. There are two major purposes for the design of Spokane’s early homes. Many of these people who located here in the late 1800s to early 1900s came from eastern
United States or Europe. When they met with success here, the homes they built reflected their financial status. It was natural that in building their new homes in Spokane, many chose to embody the characteristics of the best architecture of their places of origin. This explains why early Spokane had homes of Colonial, English, German, Swiss Chalet, and bungalow mixtures; however, in Spokane, any home no matter what its style, which is pleasant to look at, homelike and convenient, and is in a good location, is typically easily marketable. Early Architects During Spokane’s early building boom, there was a demand for good architects. When the first architects arrived in Spokane, commissions were abundant and it was a lucrative livelihood. Architects typically would be listed by their own name. Today, most architects are employed by or are partners in large architectural firms, and the company name may or may not include the founder’s name. For instance, in the 1896 Spokane City Directory lists the following 11 architects: Boardman L. M., 312-313 Traders blk; Cutter & Malgren, 5th floor First Nat’l Bank Bldg; Dow J.K., 621 The Rookery; Finch F.D., 324-325 Fernwell Bldg; Grove T.M., 7 Falls City blk; P. Held Albert, 615 The Rookery; Pennington J.K.S, 511 Howard st; Poetz J.C., 2422 Bridge ac; Preusse & Zittell, 50-51 Jamieson Bldg; Rand L.L., 520 The Rookery; Eaton & Hayes, 3 Review Bldg.
At the time, there were no architectural firms listed. Each person stood on the quality of his individual work, or if he had employees, their work was a reflection of him. Modern Architects In 2011, there were 64 businesses listing architects in Spokane. The majority of these were architectural firms with numerous employees. A major change in the field of architecture is in the tools of the trade. Rulers, compasses, drawing boards, T-squares, bevels, and pencil were the primary tools used by the architects up to the 1980s. Today, Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology has replaced the earlier traditional paper and pencil as the most common method for creating design and construction drawings. The Historic Landmarks Survey In 1978, a historic landmarks survey was conducted by Spokane’s City Plan Commission. The commission identified buildings, sites, structures, objects and districts that had historic, architectural or cultural importance to the community. It then prepared an extensive report of the considerable number of historical landmarks that had been inventoried. The report also included a list of the architects who had played a major role in Spokane’s architectural design and their most important commissions. A section of maps show the various neighborhoods and historic districts. The report from this project is without a doubt one of the best resources for information about Spokane’s architectural history. A primary goal of the project was to develop a community awareness of the city’s historic and cultural background, and to assist in the preservation or restoration of the valuable properties and objects identified in the survey. It also recorded information that would be required for placement on a historic register. The survey coordinator and principal of the project was Moritz Kundig, who was a graduate of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, in Zurich, Switzerland. His
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degree was in architecture and urban design, and he was an avid student of architectural history. Kundig was a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the chairman of the Committee on Historic Preservation of the Washington State Council of Architects. He continued to pursue a long and productive career as a Spokane architect. An Era of Great Demand Spokane’s development was brought about by the Northern Pacific Railroad, the mining activity in the Coeur d’Alenes and in Stevens and Pend Oreille counties, and the timber industry that operated throughout the entire Inland Northwest. As Spokane became the main supply point for the entire Inland Northwest, there was a great demand for every manner of business and service. The rebuilding of Spokane following the Great Fire of 1889 created an even larger demand, which was then intensified by a period of major economic growth and prosperity. For the architects who came to Spokane around that time, the opportunities were nearly limitless. Some of the most accomplished architects who designed many of the beautiful and artistic commercial buildings and residences were in Spokane during this era. Herman Preusse & Julius Zittel The upscale areas of early Spokane, especially during the “Age of Elegance,” were designed with a strong European influence. Both of Spokane’s earliest and most prominent architects came from Germany. Herman Preusse was born in Germany in 1874. When he was three years old, his father died and his mother married one of Germany’s leading architects. Under his influence, Preusse received one of the fin-
est architectural educations in Germany. Drawing on the experience and education he received in his stepfather’s office, he gained early recognition as one of Germany’s upcoming young architects. Drawn by promising opportunities in America, a young and booming nation, Preusse moved to New York in 1870. Following a number of successful career moves in the United States, he settled in Spokane Falls in 1882. In 1887, Preusse hired Julius Zittel. Zittel was only 18 years of age, but within six years, his talents and skill led to a partnership with Preusse. The partnership lasted for 18 years. They designed and supervised the construction of some of the finest buildings in Spokane, including Gonzaga College, St. Aloysius Catholic Church, the Carnegie Library, and the Auditorium Theatre. Preusse was the first professional architect in Spokane, and one of four architects listed in the 1888 Spokane Falls Directory. By 1906, there were over 40 listed, some of them the most prominent houses designed for the newly developing area. John C. Poetz Under Mr. Poetz’s personal supervision many of the palatial residences and substantial business blocks had been designed and constructed. Mr. Poetz was Kirtland Cutter’s first partner. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 23, 1859 and received a public school education. At the age of 18 he began study at St. Paul and Minneapolis of the practical construction of buildings. At the age of 21, he continued his professional training under the direction of H. Sackville Trehern, a wellknown civil engineer. He began his career as an architect in Minneapolis at age 25 and from there moved to Los Angeles. Mr. Poetz moved to Spokane in 1888.
Chauncey B. Seaton Chauncey B. Seaton was born on March 17, 1848, in Cyrus, Crawford County, Ohio. He spent most of his early youth on a farm attending the county schools until the age of 14, when he entered school at Wooster, Ohio. At the age of 19, he took a course in architecture at a technical school in Chicago, Illinois. Following his education he went to Selma, Alabama, where he practiced his profession for about four years. He then returned to Chicago until the spring of 1887 at which time he relocated to St. Paul, Minnesota. In August 1889, he came to Spokane Falls and immediately established himself as an architect. During a short residence here, he designed and directed some of the most striking buildings in the city. One of his most notable buildings was the Exposition Building, which was completed in 1890. It later burned. William J. Ballard One of Spokane’s leading architects, William Ballard, designed some of the most attractive homes in Spokane. Many of the homes he designed are often mistaken today for Cutter homes. Mr. Ballard had a number of other financial interests in the area, including in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District. Mr. Ballard was born in Plainfield, Illinois, on November 4, 1871. Prior to coming to Spokane, he was married at Los Angeles on September 22, 1905, to Mrs. Alina L. Chamberlain. The couple had three children – Laura, Gilbert and Earl. He brought his family to Spokane in 1908 and established a business called the Ballard Plannery Company, Incorporated. Sometime around 1910, he published a book containing 92 house plans. These plans could be purchased for $10 to $30 from The Plannery.
1. Herman Preusse, Spokane and the Inland Empire, N.W. Durham 2. Julius Zittel, Spokane and the Inland Empire, N.W. Durham 3. John C. Poetz, Spokane Falls and Its Exposition 1890 4.Chancey B Seaton, Spokane Falls and Its Exposition 1890 5. William J. Ballard, Spokane and the Inland Empire, N.W. Durham 6. Harold C. Whitehouse, Courtesy SPLNWR
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While in Spokane, Mr. Ballard designed and supervised the architecture for the Empire Hotel and for a large number of other buildings, ranging in price from $30,000 to $40,000. His specialties were cottage homes and apartment houses. According to U.S. censuses, he left Spokane for Los Angeles sometime between 1920 and 1930. According to Durham in his book Spokane and the Inland Empire, which was published in 1912, Ballard is responsible for designing over 600 homes in the Northwest. His firm consistently employed three to four men who entered his employ as students and remained. Harold C. Whitehouse Whitehouse came to Spokane in 1907 and quickly rose to the top of his field. During his career, he designed 80 churches in the Northwest, one of which was the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Spokane. Prior to moving to Spokane in 1907, he had worked as a draftsman in Boston, but had no formal architectural training. Whitehouse soon established himself in Spokane, becoming active in the All Saints Episcopal Church. In 1908, he married Katherine Cox Weston. Also, in 1908, he formed an architectural firm with architect George Keith. In 1915, he acquired a new partner, Ernest V. Price. Whitehouse and Price designed over 2,400 projects throughout the Northwest. In addition to the churches, they designed schools, government buildings, homes and businesses including buildings on the campuses of the University of Idaho, the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Whitworth College. Among Whitehouse’s most beloved local buildings are those he designed for Levi Hutton’s orphanage, the Hutton Settlement. In 1923, Whitehouse took an extensive trip through Europe and visited and studied churches and cathedrals, all of which
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Note the similarity of this Kirtland Cutter designed home at 1718 W Ninth Avenue to the Ballard Plannery house to the right, Courtesy of Linda Yeomans
helped him when he began design work for The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. When he returned, the church purchased the present property where the cathedral now stands and they dedicated the site in 1925. The first portion of the cathedral was completed in four years and additional work was done until 1957. He worked closely with sculptors, masons and woodworkers from throughout the Northwest to produce meticulously detailed work. The University of Oregon holds a number of his architectural drawings. The plans for the Hutton Settlement and the Cathedral of St. John are at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture in Spokane. The firm continued until Price’s retirement in 1964. Whitehouse was a registered architect in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington, and his projects were many and varied. Keith & Whitehouse’s First Major Project In the July 10, 1910, issue of the Spokesman-Review, a photo of a Keith & Whitehouse project was placed at the top of the real estate section of the newspaper. Below that were the blueprints for the first three floors. That project was the Spokane Country Clubhouse on the Little Spokane River. It read, in part, as follows: “Country Life” Type of Architecture Is Shown in Design and Plans for New $50,0000 Country Club House on Little Spokane: 70
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WORK IS RUSHED ON NEW COUNTRY CLUB Elaborate $50,000 structure on banks of Little Spokane to be complete in September. MODEL TYPE FEATURES Spacious verandas, private dining rooms and shower baths included in the plans. In one of the choicest spots along the banks of the Little Spokane River, about 8 miles north of the city, and just West of the Graves Waikiki Ranch, construction work is forging ahead on the $50,000 home of the Spokane country club. Already the foundation is in, an[d] actual construction work on the first floor is under way. The building committee and the architects Keith & Whitehouse, have settled all details in the plans and early in the fall, the city rendezvous’s will be thrown open with the formalities. The Spokane country club had acquired almost 65 acres on which to establish its new home. The landscape architects are busy planning the grounds, gold links and courts and P.L. Peterson, the contractor in charge of the building promised all in readiness sometime in September. “Country Life” in Architecture Architectural beauty of the real country life is embodied in the plans for the $50,000 building. The clubhouse is divided into two separate buildings, a man club house and a “men’s annex.” Both buildings will be of frame construction largely, with the sides
Ballard Plannery house, often mistaken for a Cutter design.
covered with a special shingle. There are three floors in each building, including the basement, which is at a level with the ground. Each floor has its distinctive features and every modern touch has been added to the plans to give the country club a model building in all details. The ground floor of the basement of the main building was constructed largely to accommodate women club members. Here toilet rooms, showers, baths, restrooms, club boudoirs, lockers and the feminine conveniences have been arranged. Each room was well furnished and attractive. The spacious rest room resembles the large living room of the urban homes, and here a massive fireplace has been built. The ceilings are heavily beamed and the walls are wainscoted several feet from the floor. Window seats and cozy corners all add to the attractiveness of the entire lower floor of the main building. On the ground floor of the men’s annex, separated from the main building by a drive, a similar arrangement has been planned. Locker rooms, shower bathrooms, drying room, toilets and a professional’s workshop make up the arrangements. These rooms are finished handsomely with hard wood floors, wainscoting, paneling and beamed ceilings…” This story is excerpted from Spokane Our Early History: Under All Is The Land by Tony and Suzanne Bamonte, who write extensively on local history. To read more on this story and other local history by the Bamontes, visit www.tornadocreekpublications.com
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Caring for your hands and feet
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ands and feet are the oft-neglected “doers” of our bodies. They do things – move us around, pick things up, hold on, run, wave, gesture, dance and more. Yet they get little attention. They even get ignored in the lyrics of the children’s song, Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes. Not only are we not singing about them, but these precious appendages are also often ignored when it comes to our health. We have bigger concerns to occupy our thoughts – heart disease, cancer, weight gain and loss. It
just seems like hands and feet get lost in the shuffle; however, these precious parts deserve just as much care and attention as the rest of our body. So, we turned to local experts Julie K. Paull, OTR at Applause Hand Therapy, and Greg Brockbank, DPM, at Spokane Foot Clinic, to get the low down on hand and foot health. Spokanecda.com • November • 2013
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Julie K. Paull, OTR at Applause Hand Therapy Q. What are some of the most common injuries that you see in your work? : I see a lot of overuse injuries like DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis (tendinitis of the thumb extensor tendons), “tennis elbow,” and tendinitis of the wrist and forearm. Another common problem I see is arthritis pain at the base of the thumb (suffered by women much more than men). Carpal tunnel is another problem that is often related to overuse of the hands.
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: Simple ankle twisting injuries leading to ankle sprains, ankle fractures, fifth metatarsal fractures and tendon tears. Q. Are there components in our lifestyles that are contributing to hand and foot injuries (such as gaming, texting, computer use, etc.)?
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: It is expected that runners or those participating in sports would occasionally twist their ankle, but what is less expected and what I see a lot of is foot and ankle injuries taking place at home or in the backyard. Many of these injuries are sustained because one was just not being careful or one being in too much of a hurry or one not taking the time to wear proper foot attire. Some recent examples of foot or ankle injuries I have seen taking place at home include a father hurting his ankle after running in the backyard with his daughter while wearing flip flops, or a mother breaking her ankle while stumbling down the stairs because she did not take the time to turn on the light to see where she was walking, or a lady who kicked the newly installed bed-post causing a dislocation of her big toe. : Any activity that involves a lot of repetition that is performed frequently can cause hand, wrist, forearm or finger problems. Computer use is a common activity that can cause problems. I had a patient who was playing games on her cell phone in which she scrolled repeatedly with the hand that held the phone, for up to three hours a day and this caused her thumb tendinitis and pain.
Greg Brockbank, DPM at Spokane Foot Clinic Q. Are our hands and feet more susceptible to injury from overuse/ misuse or from arthritis and other “built-in” medical conditions? : Our hands are susceptible to injury from overuse/misuse and arthritis is common especially as we age, and it can be due to overuse (“wear and tear”) too. : We certainly can sustain injuries as explained above and also can develop arthritis in the foot or ankle from an injury, but the majority of foot pain or problems that we will develop in our lifetime will be from faulty biomechanics of how our feet function when it comes to ambulation. Our feet are meant to be mobile adaptors to terrain but are also meant to be rigid mechanical levers for forward motion. If there is either too much rigidity or too much laxity in the joints of our feet and ankles then our gait and stance will be off and compensation will occur resulting in pain in our feet, ankles or other parts of our lower extremity. Q. What are some general hand and foot healthcare tips you can recommend to help keep people in good shape? : Do not neglect your feet. Feet are constantly at work with stance, walking or exercise, but are they working efficiently? Take the time to keep your feet and ankles strong, flexible and properly shod. There are multiple stretching and strengthening exercises that can help prevent foot or ankle injuries. Also, choose the proper shoe wear for the activity of participation. Shoe wear and inserts in and of itself are a debatable topic these days, and if unsure of the type of shoe or orthotic that should or should not be worn, then seek a podiatrist for assistance. Further, be reasonable in your exercise training. Avoid rapidly increasing the intensity and duration of exercise in order to prevent injury. : The biggest tip I can offer is to take regular rest breaks–set a timer for 15 minutes–from repetitive activities to stop and stretch, get up and do something different, before returning to
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: When pain from an injury or from overuse lasts more than a couple weeks and does not go away with rest, it may be good to get some intervention with a hand therapist. One must get a prescription from their physician, naturopath, chiropractor, physician assistant, or advanced registered nurse practitioner to be seen by a hand therapist who is either an occupational therapist or physical therapist specifically trained in treatment of hand and upper extremity injuries and conditions. : People who sustain injuries to the foot or ankle causing bruising or difficulty bearing weight on the affected foot should seek medical advice for diagnosis and treatment. People with painful feet or ankles not sustained from injuries should seek medical advice when it affects their quality of life or is creating compensatory pain in
Po in t o f Or ig in C linic a l A c upunc tur e, PLLC other parts of the body or do not improve with home treatment remedies and rest. The best reason to seek medical advice is to understand the diagnosis and its cause and also know the best course of treatment. At Spokane Foot Clinic rarely is a referral from a primary care physician needed to be seen in our office. We advise patients to call our office directly for an appointment and we will let them know if a referral is necessary. Q. Is there anything else you would like our readers to know about hand care or your work in the industry? : The foot and ankle is a complicated workmanship with 52 bones in your feet and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. These structures are put to the test on a daily basis. During an average day of walking, the total forces on your feet can total hundreds of tons, equivalent to an average fully loaded cement truck. Also, the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, which adds up to 115,000 miles in a lifetime – more than four times the circumference of the globe. There is a wear and tear on the feet that occurs over time and certainly faulty mechanics will cause our feet to wear out faster. It is best to treat foot and ankle injuries and pain at its onset in order to enable the quickest return to desired activity and to prevent further damage elsewhere. : Hand therapy is performed by an occupational or physical therapist who has been trained in the specific care and treatment of hand and upper extremity injuries and conditions. I have worked for 30 years as an occupational therapist and have specialized in hand therapy for 20 years – all in Spokane. I enjoy all aspects of hand therapy. I may see many individuals with the same type of injury, but each person is different and is affected differently by his injury, and I find it very interesting and rewarding to find the best way to meet that individual’s needs, and help them return to good, functional use of their hands for work, self care or leisure activities. In my office, I can offer very personalized, one-on-one care to each of my patients.
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making it a low-incidence disability. To be successful in kindergarten, a child must hear 46 million words by age four. Thankfully for the children we served through HOPE, advances in auditory technology (i.e., cochlear implants, modern hearing aids) enable them to learn to hear and speak as well as children with normal hearing so they can be ready to enter kindergarten with little-to-no special support. But children with cochlear implants and hearing aids must be taught to interpret and use the sounds they hear. HOPE preschool is designed to meet the needs of this minority group. HOPE connects children and families to an early learning program, speech-language therapy and audiology services, parent education workshops and networking groups. HOPE is one of only three listening and spoken language schools co-located within a university setting in the country. HOPE School is reaching underserved and high-risk children during a critical window. Research shows that the first six years of life hold a child’s greatest potential to acquire oral language and to achieve normal cognitive development. The HOPE programs serve toddlers aged 14 months to three years who attend a weekly toddler group with a parent or caregiver; and the preschool, for ages three to six, provides half-day classes four days a week; daily individual speech-language therapy and audiology services; and parent education to support children’s listening, learning, and speaking skills outside of the classroom. According to the American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association (ASHA), “The ability to communicate with peers and adults in the educational setting is essential for a student to succeed in school.” HOPE School imparts these communication skills to ensure this success. HOPE’s early learning program has historically provided daily classroom time with a Certified Teacher of the Deaf and daily individualized speechlanguage therapy with a Speech-Language Pathologist. In September 2013, HOPE School broadened the scope of services for their students by implementing a three-prong service delivery model to support students’ learning outcomes and
speech/language development. Three people from three fields of expertise now formally interact, plan together, and deliver a coordinated curriculum for the benefit of the students. These professionals are a Teacher of the Deaf, a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), and a General Education Teacher. The objective of this multidisciplinary approach is to improve learning outcomes by educating students in an enriched linguistic environment while providing them with a wide variety of ageappropriate pre-kindergarten skill-building activities. Each team member plays a distinct educational role. The Teacher of the Deaf provides the framework for the development of listening and spoken language in a group setting, while ensuring each student’s amplification technology is working properly. This technology (cochlear implants, modern hearing aids, and FM systems) is highly sophisticated and requires a skilled professional to test and adjust it. Thus, each day of class the Teacher of the Deaf checks each student’s hearing technology to ensure it is working properly so they may fully participate in the classroom’s activity. They are joined by the SLP, who provides speech and language development to detect, diagnose, and treat errors in articulation and linguistic constructs in the classroom setting. The General Education Teacher manages prekindergarten skills and concepts similar to those taught in a regular education classroom. Together, these team members closely monitor students, gather evaluative data, and implement planned lessons and dynamic activities to help students meet their auditory, linguistic, cognitive, academic, and social potential. At any given time, any of these professionals will be able to execute the routines of a school day without requiring the presence of the other team members. The diversity of HOPE School’s population creates an incredible challenge and vast opportunity to make an impact on a child’s academic, pre-literacy, and pre-K skills. Each child has a different experience and history with age of implantation (12 to 36 months), hearing aids (six months to two years) and therefore access to sound,
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speech-language, and age-appropriate literature. The goal is for each child to exit the program with the academic foundation and skills to succeed in a mainstream classroom; including color, shape and number identification, rote counting, and alphabet recognition and sound/letter correspondence. In addition to academic skills, HOPE teaches and nurtures the following pre-literacy skills as measured by the “PALS” (“Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening”) in an effort to prepare children for kindergarten literacy: alphabet knowledge (upper and lower case), letter sounds, beginning sound awareness, print and word awareness; rhyme awareness. The children’s social development and kindergarten preparedness are supported by providing access to free play, gross motor, and social language and awareness. Enrollment in HOPE School includes a commitment from families to support the listening and spoken language philosophy at home by encouraging their child to rely on his or her listening and speaking skills and by requiring consistent use of amplification devices. One of the most valuable resources a child can have is an educated and involved parent. HOPE School works hard to ensure that parents have the resources and support they need to be strong advocates for their children with hearing loss. They support their families through daily communication tools, Toddler and Preschool Parent Education Workshops, regular Families In Support of Hearing (FISH) group evening meetings, and connection with an Inclusion Support Consultant who assists with the transition into and out of HOPE School’s program. The “hope” at HOPE School is to create a sense of community among families, staff, graduate students, volunteers, board members, and the community at large. The goal is to build relationships throughout the community that will strengthen HOPE School’s goal of “Building Bright Futures for Children with Hearing Loss”. Kim Shafer is the development director of H.O.P.E School.
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Fall Fitness by Justin Rundle
Setting fitness goals is one of
the best tools for creating fitness accountability. It happens that Spokane is home to three different, but very good, fitness challenges. Whether you loves team sports, running or muscle building, these three autumn events are perfect for keeping you on track and fit this fall. Read on to learn more about what’s going on in Spokane and how to plan ahead and participate next year. Spokane is home to one of the Northwest’s biggest bodybuilding competitions: Spokane Night Of Champions Bodybuilding and Fitness Show (September 28, 2013, Northern Quest Casino). Since competing in and attending our first Night Of Champions show, we’ve witnessed rapid growth in the number of competitors and spectators. In addition, the promoters, Ivan and Erin Ribic, have progressively expanded the number of events at the Empire Classic Fitness Expo (spring show) and Night Of Champions (fall show). In the spring, one can expect to see a strongman contest, CrossFit contest and a bodybuilding show as well as a wide array of fitness and nutrition vendors. The fall show is still growing, but has many of the same elements. With the autumn focus being on bodybuilding and fitness, many veteran and firsttime competitors use this opportunity for completing milestones in their fitness journey. Competing provides an exceptional fitness goal that requires months of dedication to become stage ready. On average it takes 12 to 16 weeks of disciplined dieting and exercise to meet the desired “stage ready look”; however, it can take years to develop muscle mass. With that said, one can always attend or compete to gauge an initial competition benchmark, and then plan on improving. Or, maybe competing is the capstone of one’s fitness journey or a
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Challenges in Spokane bucket list item. Whatever it is, the Night Of Champions provides a goal that will keep one accountable and motivated for a long period of time. As a side note, most competitors use the services of a trainer or coach for show preparation. When searching for a coach, look for these two qualities: 1) The coach has personal competition experience. A coach who has competed in a national level show is a good person to look for. 2) The coach is a certified personal trainer. There are a number of coaches who are not true fitness professionals, handing out programs that worked for themselves, friends or others. When it comes to stage lean (much leaner than general weight loss goals), the expertise of a trainer is priceless. Coaching one’s body to go past the normalcy of lean and into ultra-lean requires precision and balanced nutrition (no Atkins style crash diets) and the right program based on the person and body type. For a number of Spokanites, planning on running a road race instills regular training and preparation in order to make it through the event. October in Spokane is home to the Spokane Marathon (Sunday, October 13, 2013) and can be run in the form of a marathon, marathon relay, half marathon or 10K road race. Whatever level one is at, the Spokane Marathon is designed for all. To start training for any marathon, improve hydration and download the Nike running application from the Apple store. It’s free to use and helps improve pace, endurance and motivation. The Colbert Half Marathon (Saturday, October 5, 2013) runs through picturesque Green Bluff north of Spokane. Beginning at Colbert Elementary School, the challenging course includes a steep hill climbing the
back of the Bluff to beautiful vistas of Mt. Spokane. Even if you don’t run all of it, the hike during Green Bluff ’s autumn festival is a delight. For many, team sports provide a positive, exhilarating fitness experience. Fortunately, adults can play on past their high school and college glory days through the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department (www.teamsideline.com/spokane). Whether new to sports or an advanced athlete, Spokane’s Parks and Rec. Departments offer adult coed soccer, volleyball and flag football. Unfortunately, registrations have closed by the release of this article, but you can still attend flag football games and start up your own teams. Practice makes perfect for next year! Personally, I played in the spring and fall football league and it was an adrenaline rush, semi-reminiscent of playing college football. It’s up to teams to meet and practice, and game days are on Sunday. I recall getting an exceptional cardiovascular workout from practice and games as well as developing some great friendships. Even though my flag football days ended abruptly, due to injury, I would still recommend this league for anyone looking for a fun, fast-paced fall activity. Certainly, there are a number of other fitness events going on during the autumn months in Spokane. To participate in fitness discussions and receive advice, please visit Workout Anywhere.Net or join our Facebook page. Cheers—with plenty of water!
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Vertical cedar planks imitate the siding found on mature, farm-country outbuildings. A saltbox roof adds to the agrarian charm.
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“We’ve gone from farmhouse to barn house, next thing you know, we’ll be living in a chicken coop!” Anne exclaims.
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far cry from a hardscrabble hayloft, Washington-natives Anne and Steve have built what Steve likes to call “an upscale outbuilding.” It’s their dream house: a clean, organic and inviting home built specifically to their needs, with a striking resemblance to— you guessed it— a barn. The home stands alone on five acres of open pasture, its
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A vaulted ceiling gives the second floor landing an airy feel, while the barn doors allow for privacy.
Anne hails from Eastern Washington farm country and Steve grew up on the urban West side. The couple moved to Spokane permanently in 1983, eventually raising three children in the “farmhouse” that sits on the property adjacent to their new home. Three grandchildren later, Anne and Steve sold the farmhouse to a young family, which left them with five acres of open prairie, complete with an original barn, tractors, an impressive vegetable garden and a paddock. In early 2012, the couple started working with Sarah McGovern, principal and owner of Milieu, a home design firm specializing
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in sustainable and socially responsible architecture and interiors. Anne and Steve approached McGovern with specific needs and wants for their new home build, particularly emphasizing accessibility, or “universal design.” Universal design describes the concept of designing products and the built environment to be aesthetically-pleasing and usable to the greatest extent possible by everyone, regardless of their age, ability or status in life. For example, a zero-step entry, a curb-less shower and sliding barn doors closing off the bedrooms make the home
as wheelchair, disability or injury-efficient as possible. Another example is lever-style door handles as opposed to round knobs, wide interior doors and cabinets with pullout shelves, which allow the owners and their visitors full usability of the residence, despite any physical limitations. This was important to Anne and Steve as they see themselves enjoying their “golden years” in the home, aided gracefully by carefully planned accommodations. Other priorities included utilizing their natural surroundings to the fullest extent, which McGovern was able to incorporate
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Exposed beams in the main hallway draw the eye into and through the home.
fiberglass windows and double-stud walls limit thermal bridging and the alignment of the front and rear entries at the south and north ends allow for passive cooling.” The barn home’s pièce de résistance is the entry, where grain textures of reclaimed cedar from a pre-1940s mill convey decoration and define the space. The wood, procured in Coeur d’Alene by Spokane-based ReHistoric, forms a screen of slim, horizontal panels covering the walls of the entry, softening the
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light and creating a warm, welcoming glow. The screen continues through to the interior of the entry with a wide, solid cedar door inserted three quarters of the way into its length. Large, flat stones serve as a footpath up to the entry’s wood-paneled landing. “The entry,” says McGovern, “introduces the theme of linearity, creating a tunnellike atmosphere as you step through the threshold.” The line of sight goes straight through to the open land beyond the
home, “connecting the viewer back to the outdoors,” McGovern emphasizes. The entry also features a lowered ceiling, highlighting another key motif of the barnhouse. Using real and perceived ceiling height to create a “sense of shelter” comes mainly from the philosophies of Sarah Susanka (by way of Frank Lloyd Wright), author of the bestseller, The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live. Anne and Steve embraced Susanka’s book early on when
they discovered that their home, not yet built, was to be considered an “accessory dwelling” on the existing property, and that its footprint could not exceed 800 square feet of livable space, with additional height limitations tacked on as well. “There were many challenges,” says Steve, “but ‘Not So Big’ allowed us to embrace small and to understand that the feeling of home doesn’t need to be found through mere size, but through thoughtful design and personalization.”
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Cool stone encapsulating the fireplace and providing a base for the television appears to “glow” when illuminated in the evening.
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our age are looking for balance; we are seeking quality over quantity these days.” The underlying theme of the Not So Big approach is exactly that, Susanka asserts, we’re “starting to look at ourselves and at how to address our own over commitment and exhaustion.” The moral of the Not-SoBig story is thus: sustainability begins at home. Susanka offers a host of spatial tricks and practical solutions in her books (she’s published nine to date), advising readers
to ensure a balanced interaction between public and private space by creating “smaller spaces within larger ones.” Multiple window seats and alcoves, purposeful lighting and varied ceiling height define spaces while maintaining a feeling of openness. These techniques also lend themselves well to creating the “sheltering” effect, which allow people to feel cozy and safe within a home. Additional methods include creative storage spaces, such as pull-out drawers or cabinetry nestled into walls or under staircases, as
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Exemplifying the feel of a hayloft, the kitchen opens to the rooms above.
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the kitchen opening up to the second floor with views of reclaimed, barn-style doors affixed to the bedrooms. The kitchen is large and bright, with crisp white cabinetry, a Viking range, KitchenAid appliances, granite countertops, and a mixture of brushed and speckled steel hardware. A deep, apronfront sink reads like a functional sculpture, providing a strong, dramatic focal point amongst the cabinetry, despite its whiteness. The windows sit heavily in their fiberglass casements with crank-style openers;
multiple stops create a sense of depth and appear almost intentionally decorative. The brightness of the cabinetry and natural daylight is contrasted by dark, wrought-iron metalwork designed by Robert Sevilla-Naudon and Bart Templeton of 1819 Creative Incubator for the Tangible Arts based in Browne’s Addition in downtown Spokane. The metalwork defines the railings and doors above, as well as the sturdy island made of salvaged cedar, topped with a varnished (and impenetrable, McGovern
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The “modern barn” utilizes organic and industrial elements to connect the structure to its surroundings. It harkens back to a simpler age.
outside and in their garden as they do in the kitchen. This priority is evidenced throughout— large sliding doors with a no-barrier threshold lead onto a generous patio outlined by minimalist landscaping and city views of North Spokane beyond their very own pastoral scene, embodied by a grazing horse, a real barn and dew-covered, native prairie grass. Another patio serves as an “away space” just off the foyer, before entering the 102
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kitchen. This small outdoor space shares the backside of the paneled, horizontal screen that cocoons visitors in the entry. Because of this, the patio feels protected and almost hidden, “you can see out, depending on the light,” says McGovern, “without feeling as if you are on view.” In addition to the groundlevel patios, a small balcony juts out from the master bedroom on the far side of the house. Instead of a railing, it is encased with glass to increase visibility and protect from wind.
Adjacent to the kitchen is the combined family and living room which features two window seats and a gas-burning fireplace encapsulated by horizontally-jointed, cool gray Bluestone (a mix of slate and basalt). McGovern installed recessed lighting in this room to play up the color of the stone surrounding the fireplace. The ability to easily manipulate lighting schemes give Anne and Steve control over the tone of the multipurpose living space, something
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Steve. Originally conceived as a true bridge connecting the bedrooms above, the corridor below displays a second-tier ceiling height, mediating the release experienced as one moves from the sheltered foyer to the openness of the kitchen. The ceiling is comprised of tongue and groove cedar supported by unobtrusive Glulam beams, which defer to the linearity of the home and the view beyond. With little over 1,800 total square feet of living space in the home, this main hallway exemplifies creative storage and multi-use techniques. The corridor itself doubles as a dining room with an adjustable light fixture
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A window in the master bath frames the prairie in the distance.
overhead that pulls down to illuminate dinner parties. “We have a long dining table that we store in the garage,” says Steve. “We pull it out and voila, a dining room!” The wall houses vertical pullout drawers containing the pantry items, and even a desk. “Multiple uses is very cool, it’s very efficient,” Steve exclaims. Behind the storage “wall” is another slim hallway serving as the laundry room, complete with a sink. “I love it,” says Anne, “it’s like a ship galley— a place for everything and everything in its place.” There were a few challenges along the way, say Anne and Steve. “The stairs were tricky at first,” the couple explains, “we needed them wide and deep for accessibility reasons, but there just wasn’t enough space.” McGovern found a clever solution, however, and was able to place the stairwell atop the garage, since the garage technically did not contribute to the restrictive footprint limitation. This allowed them to create a larger master closet and more gracious bathrooms, “definitely a nice bonus,” says McGovern. The stairway is bright and open leading to a landing atop “the bridge” connecting the two bedrooms and serving as an impromptu office space. “If you close the sliding barn doors to each of the bedrooms, it feels very private, yet you still fell connected to the main action going
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out oversizing their homes. Landscaping compliments such spaces with native plantings, drought-tolerant grasses, shrubs, and shade trees. Community gardens, composting, farmers’ markets, and even small urban ‘farming’ (gardening, raising chickens, etc) are helping them get in touch with nature again. “Homes are becoming smaller,” says
Thomas Angell, architect, AIA. Angell has been in the building industry for 28 years, an architect for 19 years and in his own practice for 18 years. “This reverses a decades-old trend of “bigger is better.’” “The benefits of smaller, more efficient spaces is simple—less cost up front and less cost to maintain,” shares Jeff Fountain, owner and principal architect at Copeland
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Green Building by Definition Green building has many meanings to many different people. Green principles can address such issues as climate change; preserving the environment, local ecosystems, and fostering wildlife habitat and biodiversity; minimizing air, water and land pollution; greater energy efficiency; conserving natural resources like timber, water, and top soil (i.e., supporting local farmers and smart developments); our health; a greater sense of community; social justice; smarter transportation; and less waste. “Younger generations understand the connection between human activity and climate change,” says Angell. “Our choices in how we work, live and play has a profound impact on our world. Young people are growing up knowing how we can make a difference. They are seeing the errors of the way we have been sprawling and over114
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“The most important reasons for building sustainably are environmental, but the most immediately compelling incentive for our clients is financial,” says Sam Rodell, architect, AIA who began working in architecture 36 years ago, and has worked as a principal architect in private practice for 30 years. “Most are surprised at how much money they will save as they reduce their carbon footprint.” Rodell is working on an institutional project and anticipates savings for the owner of six figures annually, with very minimal additional initial cost of construction. And at the other end of the spectrum, he and his team are also building a two-bedroom home they know will use less energy for heating and cooling annually than the appliances in the kitchen of a typical U.S. household. “The increase in initial cost of this project is only about ten percent over a ‘built to code’ baseline cost, which will be Spokanecda.com • November • 2013
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quickly recovered by reduced ownership expenses. Both of these projects will be far less vulnerable to increasing energy costs in the future,” he says.
Green is the Color of the Future Rodell’s office is designing high performance buildings that require a fraction of the energy they are accustomed to using; therefore the demand for energy is reduced to a trickle. Increasingly, these buildings are actually capable of generating more energy than they use throughout the year. “This has two powerful implications,” says Rodell. “First, moving to renewable and clean energy sources to provide for these facilities becomes truly feasible in our climate. Second, we see that buildings have the potential to essentially become little power plants to contribute to a distributed power grid, which opens up the potential for radical changes in how we regionally manage energy production and consumption.” Angell recommends taking a look at our surroundings to see what is available for energy, water, and shelter. “What does our region offer in energy potential—wind, solar, biomass, small hydro, biofuels from agri-waste, etc? What does it offer in natural 116
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resources for locally produced building materials? We need to work further to lower our carbon footprint,” he says. Homeowners will continue to take advantage of smart technology, says Angell. Appliances, water, and energy needs will be integrated with the utility needs of the community. “This will help to balance the power loads, which will help to reduce the overall energy required. We cannot overlook the benefits of passive strategies like passive solar, daylighting, thermal mass, natural ventilation, rainwater harvesting, xeriscaping, permaculture, and greywater systems.” Angell strongly believes communities should also be more walk-able, thereby healthier. Infrastructure needs to give priority to pedestrians, bikers, telecommuting, and mass transit. “Mixeduse neighborhoods need to offer places to work, live and play, which will yield a greater sense of community. Low-impact developments should minimize streets by clustering homes and their infrastructure. This will help preserve natural open spaces, among other benefits,” he says. “The topic is truly an endless discussion,” says Fountain. “The best we can do is keep exploring, keep refining
and keep pushing. Maybe ‘green’ will just become a color again and ‘green building’ will just be ‘building’ as it should be incorporating good design practices and building techniques.” Rodell adds that if we wish to live in a society characterized by abundance rather than scarcity, we need to shift our approach. “Simply thinking about sustainability as ‘doing without’ is counterproductive,” he says. “We need to refine and promote economically and environmentally healthy new patterns that can be broadly embraced as progressive, practical, and desirable. Just as surely as we designed and built our way toward deeply entrenched patterns of squandering resources, blighting our landscape, and creating unhealthy spaces to live and work in, we can design and build our way toward places that are sustainable, healthy, and delightful—one project at a time.”
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There’s a new type of homebuyer on the market. They know what they want and are ready to transform a house to meet their unique needs. Stereotypical luxury and prototypical homes do not entice them; rather these consumers strive to own homes that stand apart and suit their personal lifestyle. . . Enter the next generation of homebuyers. A national survey of 18-35 year olds by Better Homes and Gardens reveals the next generation of homeowners is rewriting the rules to homeownership and reinterpreting traditional norms to fit their values.
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Katie, 26, and husband Bryce, 33, are recently married and were searching for their first home. Bryce serves in the United States Marine Corps, and before moving to Spokane, they had previously lived in a rental in San Diego where he was stationed. “We knew that we wanted to buy a house, and that we would be here for a little while,” Katie says. “We had gotten tired of renting and we wanted a newer house. Where we were renting was an older home, and there were a lot of problems with it. As new homeowners, we wanted to know more about what we were getting into.” “We wanted as much space as we could get, but being on a tight budget, we were trying to stay modest so that we have room to grow a family, but it’s not too overwhelming.” For now, their dog is like their child, so it was important to have a place with a great yard where he could play, and a nice neighborhood where they could take him for walks. They followed
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the advice of their realtor and came back later in the evening and walked with their dog around the neighborhood to get a true feel for the area. “We both wanted a familyfriendly atmosphere near great schools and the neighborhood reflects that,” Katie says. Because of Bryce being in the military and the chance of another move being a reality, one consideration was a home that would also make a good rental property and excellent resale value. “Bryce is getting close to retirement, and we’re thinking ahead for our long term plans. It’s a great option to know that we can go back to the house that we own,” Katie comments. “Should we have to relocate and sell the house, we wanted to know that the house would keep its value. We figured as long as we had a nice property surrounded by a great neighborhood and great schools, those would all be good things.”
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“One of the most important things was just seeing us living there and being able to make it into a home,” she adds. “I walked through the house one time and I knew I needed to make an offer.” While mom and dad may live in the Leave it to Beaver suburbs, young homeowners like Natalie and Christian are more interested in a place with cultural and commercial amenities nearby, ideally within walking distance. Their new home is close by a shopping center on 29th and Grand Avenue. There’s a large grocery store there, as a well as a drugstore, clothing shop, banks and restaurants. “We can walk down to the Gordy’s Sichuan Café and to Manito Tap House and grab a beer. It’s a fantastic area for restaurants,” Natalie says. “The streets are safe, and we take walks around the neighborhood. The coloring of the trees is really pretty.” Karissa and CJ, both 23, who grew up together and are now in a serious relationship, decided that it was a smart move to invest in a home rather than toss away their money towards a rental. “Some people thought that was a silly move before we got married,” Karissa says, “but we know that’s our next step.” As renters, they also dealt with limited space for all their toys – a classic car, motorcycles and CJ’s big truck. Their top priority was to find a place with plenty of storage and room to play. Out in the Valley, they found a twobedroom rancher on an acre of land. “We just needed the space,” Karissa says. “We didn’t need something with more than two bedrooms because we’re young and don’t plan on having kids any time soon.” Working as an investigator for a local insurance company,
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Karissa had worked closely with realtors and mortgage companies, so she had a good handle on the home buying process. She just kind of jumped at the chance to buy a home – and that, she says, was a mistake. “It’s so much easier said than done, but you have to be patient. The first house that we found, we put an offer on, and we’re so glad now that it wasn’t accepted because we realized that they were asking too much,” she says. “The right house will come along, you just have wait for it.” “Buying a home is a great option. Most of our friends are still renting, and they are impressed that we made the move,” Karissa says. “It’s maybe not for everyone because you don’t want to get into something that you can’t handle. People get excited, but they may not realize the responsibility that goes along with homeownership. If you’re ready for it, it’s great.”
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uilding a home—or making home improvements—has long offered big returns on not only the dollars spent, but on your happiness, pride and your overall wellbeing. That has never been truer than now, with the increase in more sustainable methods in home building and remodeling projects. Thomas W. Angell, Architect, AIA, offers a diverse background with creative spirit and innovation that complements his own commitment to environmentally sustaining architecture. Since opening his firm in 1995, Angell’s work has encompassed single- and multi-family projects, municipal, educational, community, religious, commercial, and historic preservation, with project scopes that include new construction, renovations, and additions. “Opening my own firm enabled me to work one-on-one with my clients,” he shares. “This allowed me to seek out greater opportunities to incorporate environmentally sustaining design principles into my work. It also allowed me to help educate others about the benefits and the possibilities.” Understanding that every project needs to address specific client needs, Angell works to get to know his clients long before renderings are drawn. “When custom designing or remodeling homes, for example, I feel that a home needs to express the character of my clients. Everyone has a unique personality. That should come through in the design,” he shares. “Our society faces a multitude of issues that must be addressed when considering building projects: the natural environment, natural resources, social justice, and economic prosperity, among others,” says Angell. “I have always been an advocate of the environment, both in appreciation of its diversity and beauty as well as an understanding of how people are reliant upon a healthy natural world. Our homes and neighborhoods should be equally healthful, efficient and beautiful. A clean and healthy environment is to everyone’s benefit, especially for future generations. We must responsibly manage natural resources, for our health and prosperity is dependent on the ecosystems in which we live.” Thomas W. Angell, Architect, AIA, (509) 747-7647, www.tomangell.com
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2014 BMW i3
Exciting New Features in Automotive Technology
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y first car, a 1961 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, featured the leading technology of its day: auto-dimming headlights, three-speed wipers and scan-bar remote control radio channel search. Oh, and a trumpet horn. My grandfather gave that Cadillac to me in 1974 on my 16th birthday. I was one of the most popular kids as a sophomore in high school. Why? Because I drove a huge-finned, 4,595 pound, 18-foot long cruiser! No – because I was one of the first to have a car! That was a long time ago. Times have changed and so has technology – and it just keeps getting better! Drivers are familiar with much of today’s auto technology – no, not AM/FM radios and power windows. More and more, the following features are no longer exclusive to luxury cars: heated and cooled seats, cooled cup holders, heated steering wheels, back up cameras, tire air pressure sensors, automatic wipers, touch screen computer consoles, automatic doors and lift gates, front and rear air bags, V-8 engines that shut down 4 cylinders to save fuel, etc. Ford, General Motors, Chrysler as well as the Japanese auto manufacturers, are offering these options more and more in their most popular vehicles. Most everyone in the automotive industry agrees that German luxury car manufacturers have led the world in safety, driver and passenger convenience
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and state of the art technology. I could take up this entire space to detail just one of these manufacturers technology: Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz or Porsche. For this story, I’ll highlight what’s new from BMW, Toyota and Ford. BMW offers the BMW Apps option, enabling drivers to be more seamlessly connected using their Apple iPhone. The iPhone is linked to the car through the center console via the USB cable or through an available snap-in adapter. Once connected, the phone can be stored
1961 Cadillac Coupe de Ville a n d all functions operated using the vehicle’s iDrive controller, steering wheel buttons and on-board monitor. The BMW Connected App can be downloaded from the iTunes store, enabling drivers to access Twitter and Facebook updates, listen to internet radio from around the world with Web Radio, use the Last Mile feature to help find their parked vehicle and access their calendar. BMW won the “Best Safety & Security Solution” at the 2013 Telematics Update Awards in Detroit. The award was given in recognition of BMW’s recent
announcement that BMW Assist eCall with enhanced Automatic Collision Notification and Teleservice will be standard equipment on nearly all 2014 model BMWs with 10 years of service included. Quoting Doug Claus, Department Manager – Product Development for BMW of North America, “We felt strongly that making BMW Assist and Teleservice standard for the 2014 model year was important for our customers in terms of safety and security, particularly in light of our eCall service with its enhanced Automatic Collision Notification.” The Automatic Collision Notification includes the groundbreaking Urgency Algorithm, developed in cooperation with the William Lehman Injury Research Center in Miami. In addition to the vehicle’s exact position and direction of travel, details of the vehicle model and all the data gathered by sensors in the car are relayed to a call center. This information provides indications as to the nature and severity of the collision, while the deployment of the car’s restraint systems gives an idea of the number of people injured and allows frontal, rear, side or even multiple collisions to be identified and differentiated. The 2014 BMW i3 is a sustainable emission-free vehicle designed with a continuing focus on innovation. Mel Watson, General Manager of Camp BMW, shared this very interesting information that even has a local connection:
One of the i3’s most unique innovations – it is the first massproduced vehicle that integrates the use of structural CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) offering advantages over steel. CFRP is as strong as steel, yet is around 50% lighter, and is the material used in vehicle body construction without compromising safety. The entire production of the CFRP is 100 percent powered through sustainable hydroelectric power at SGL Group’s facility in Moses Lake, WA. Even the i3’s vehicle production in Leipzig, Germany will draw from 100 percent renewable energy provided by four on-site wind turbines. The new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe also feature a CFRP propeller shaft. CFRP’s high rigidity and low weight mean that the drive shaft can be produced as a single-piece component without a center bearing. This provides 40 per cent weight savings over the previous model, and the reduction in rotating masses results in sharper throttle response. The use of carbon in these models is a reminder that BMW is a global leader in high strength, lightweight CFRP construction. Toyota Motor Corp reclaimed the world’s largest automaker title from General Motors in January 2013. Toyota sold 9.75 million vehicles in 2012, compared to 9.29 million for GM. Some would say Toyota is known for its “every man (or woman)” image – consistency, quality, economical, mainstream; however, do not underestimate Toyota’s desire to maintain its number one world ranking. Penny Hollars, Customer Relations Manager for Larry H Miller Downtown Toyota, told me about some of the safety options available today and how Toyota is beginning to incorporate these features in all of their vehicles as standard equipment: Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) – features a system that detects a vehicle in your blind spot, illuminating a warning indicator on the appropriate side-view mirror to help you know when it’s safe to change lanes. Rear Cross-Traffic (RCT) – RCTA works in a similar way to BSM, except that it alerts you to rear cross traffic with both visual and audible warnings. RCTA uses radar to detect vehicles that may be approaching from either direction as you back out of a parking space. Safety Connect – With help from Toyota’s 24/7 call center, Safety Connect® offers subscribers helpful features such as Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance, Spokanecda.com • November • 2013
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Automatic Collision Notification and the reliability of embedded cellular and GPS technology. Smart Key System (SKS) – both a convenience and safety option. When you approach the vehicle with the Smart Key fob in your pocket or purse, the interior illuminates automatically; the doors unlock when you touch either front door handle; the trunk opens with the touch of its handle; and the engine starts with the push of a button. Dynamic Radar Cruise Control system uses radar to measure the distance between you and the vehicle traveling in front of you, then adjusts your speed to help you maintain a preset distance. Toyota has developed a Pre-collision System (PCS) with collision avoidance assist that is effective in helping mitigate even high-speed collisions. PCS uses millimeter-wave radar to detect the risk of a rear-end collision with a preceding vehicle, with the system warning the driver via sound and display alerts to prompt braking when such a risk is detected. When the driver applies the
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brakes, PCS enables deceleration of up to 37 mph by greatly increasing the braking force up to twice that of the average force applied by drivers. If the brakes are not applied, automatic deceleration of 9 mph to approximately 18 mph is possible. Check this out! Announced on September 13, 2013, Toyota will introduce systems in about two years enabling cars to communicate with each other to avoid collisions. The system will use radio waves to gather data on the speed of other vehicles to keep a safe distance. Another system, consisting of cameras, radar and control software, helps a car maintain position in a lane on its own. Toyota and other Japanese carmakers have agreed to use a common frequency for vehicle communication in Japan so that they can share real-time information with cars from other manufacturers. Foreign carmakers may also use the same frequency in Japan. Ford Motor Company led U.S. auto manufacturers by bringing Ford SYNC to market in 2007. A joint partnership with Microsoft, Ford took the lead in driving
innovation for in-car connectivity and infotainment. Today, SYNC controls music playback and songs, connects to iPhone or Android over Bluetooth or using Lightning, streams Pandora and Audible, plus controls cabin climate, navigation and phone calls with voice control. SYNC is available in almost every vehicle in the Ford lineup. On the horizon, Ford is developing a driver alert system to help alert drowsy drivers by monitoring the vehicle’s movement compared to lane markings that are tracked by a camera mounted on the windshield. If the system detects a driving pattern consistent with a drowsy driver, a first-level chime will sound and a coffee cup warning will appear on the dashboard instrument cluster to recommend the driver take a break. If the driver does not respond to this alert and the system continues to sense the driver is fatigued, another warning and chime will be issued. It’s an exciting time in the automotive technology arena! Happy Motoring!
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ver the summer National Geographic channel sent a film and production crew to Spokane to film a 12- episode reality TV series, called Meltdown, which will air October 31st from 10 to 11 p.m. on National Geographic Channel. Motivated by the thrill of the hunt and cold hard cash, no place is too strange and no corner too dark for unique breed of prospectors seeking precious metals A struggling economy has led people across the country to search for profit in the unlikeliest of places. Now, urban treasure hunters have helped turn the search for precious metals into a nearly billion-dollar industry. Go inside the high stakes world of turning unassuming and often discarded objects into profit as National Geographic Channel follows a unique breed of prospectors on their search for precious metals to melt into cold, hard cash. Premiering Thursday, October 31, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, the new series Meltdown follows three urban treasure hunters as they chase the thrill of the hunt and along the way battle
fierce competition, an unstable market and the occasional dead end, to turn junk into profit. The search takes them from back alleys and scrap yards to high-tech facilities and abandoned bank vaults. No stone is left uncovered in the unpredictable hunt to make a buck. With reputations, businesses and revenue on the line, it’s a high-risk game where one wrong hunch, overlooked object or bad deal could mean a missed payday.
Meet the Treasure Hunters Rich Pyle has more than 20 years experience as a pawnbroker and gold dealer on the mean streets of Detroit. He recently moved to Los Angeles, where he’s started a gold business of his own. As a tough negotiator and hard-bargaining dealmaker, Rich is actively building a network of friends and clients that will hopefully establish him as the Gold King of Hollywood. Rich’s risktaking style and scheming ingenuity mean he always has a fresh angle or lead to help him track down gold in strange places.
Dave Varabioff is a professional gold hunter, entrepreneur and self-taught refiner who has been hooked on the search for gold for almost 40 years. Known around Spokane as “Gold Dave” and “The Gold Guru” Dave specializes in finding “invisible gold,” microscopic gold that people wouldn’t even know is there from places where people wouldn’t even imagine finding it. The mad scientist does his own chemical extractions and has an array of gadgets that help him find, remove and melt down gold and other precious metals. Spokanecda.com • November • 2013
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Diego Calinawan is a Desert Storm veteran and the self-proclaimed jack-of-alltrades who spent several years as a gold prospector searching for buried treasure in the Sonoran desert. Diego makes a steady income as a bouncer at a Los Angeles nightclub, but spends his free time hunting for gold and precious metals. Fearless and intimidating, Diego is a hard-hitting negotiator who is determined to come out on top of any deal. He’s determined to find a huge score that would help him buy his own nightclub and set him up for life. Premiere Episodes Include: Meltdown: Bite the Bullet Premieres Thursday, October 31, at 10 p.m. ET/PT Rich gets exclusive access to a manufacturing equipment warehouse and goes treasure hunting for precious metals in the equipment’s old components. When he finds a robotic arm from an old auto assembly line, he relies on his Detroit background to hopefully turn it into a payday. Meanwhile, Dave knows that catalytic converters use platinum, so he gets down and dirty crawling under every old car he can find, until he ends up at the wrong end of a shotgun. And
Diego hits up a firearms dealer in search of guns made with precious metals, and takes an unexpected turn into hunting down a man who has a supply of silver bullets. But the man’s not going to give up his valuable ammunition that easily, and even if he does, Diego needs to figure out a way to get the silver off the bullets. Meltdown: Break the Bank Premieres Thursday, October 31, at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT Dave decides to fulfill a longtime goal and get his hands on some old mining equipment in the hope that it may contain dirt and rock residue that could, in turn, contain gold. He’s hoping for a $40,000-plus payday, but soon discovers it’s going to be tougher to get at it than he initially anticipated. Meanwhile, Rich gets a lead on an old building being gutted and rehabbed and has the chance to search it for anything that might contain precious metals. He quickly finds out the old building in fact used to be a bank, but the only problem is that whatever treasure might be there is hidden inside an enormous locked vault. And Diego hits up a tattoo artist to find gold in an unlikely place. Meltdown: Standing on a Gold Mine
Premieres Thursday, November 7, at 10 p.m. ET/PT Dave’s crew thinks he’s nuts when he decides to rip up his new property, a former jewelry store and workshop, but he’s convinced there’s gold hidden in and under the carpeting. Dave’s excited when his suspicions are confirmed, but extracting the gold dust from the carpet tiles proves to be a much more frustrating and expensive task than he ever imagined. Elsewhere, Diego gets a lead on a vintage electronics dealer and brings his buddy James along, expecting to find the mother lode in vintage motherboards. What they do find are a lot of headaches. Meanwhile, Rich’s search for precious metals leads him to an antiques dealer selling off an entire storage unit full of items from someone’s estate. But Rich may have gotten more than he bargained for when he finds an urn filled with ashes. Meltdown: Ready to Rock-It Premieres Thursday, November 7, at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT Rich hunts for old rocket parts because he thinks they’re made with precious metals to withstand the intense heat. He meets up with Waldo, a dreamer trying to break the land
speed record by putting a rocket engine onto a car. Meanwhile, Dave looks for treasure in the form of a photo-processing filter used to recover silver found on photo paper. But will he find enough to make it worth his effort? And Diego looks for a trophy as his prize. As long as it’s made of real silver, any shaped trophy will do, because the trophy Diego really wants at the end of the day is cash. Meltdown: Coffin Up Cash Premieres Thursday, November 14, at 10 p.m. ET/PT Rich wants to buy solar panels for the silver components inside, but new panels are expensive, so he has to buy broken panels. Then he learns that it’s nearly impossible to get the silver out of any solar panels by himself, so he’s forced to pay a professional $1,000 to do the job – a big gamble. Dave is playing it safe, making no initial investment in the used dental X-ray fixer solution he’s gathering up from local dentists. Used to develop X-rays, fixer removes the silver from the film and contains silver residue. But will Dave find enough fixer with silver to make it worth his time? Meanwhile, Diego’s made a reasonable investment of $450 to buy a casket for the gold letters engraved on it. But will the purity of the gold be high enough to yield a profit? Meltdown: Platinum Payday Premieres Thursday, November 14, at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT Diego uncovers a giant score in platinum, but to come up with the cash to make the deal happen, he has to not only liquidate his entire bank account, but also pawn his beloved motorcycle. He’s fairly confident he’s doing the right thing until he begins to extract his platinum, which comes off in ultra-thin, hair-like strands, and wonders if he put his entire life on the line for nothing. Elsewhere, Rich’s hunt for precious metals leads him to a recording studio, where a rapper is trying to sell a bunch of bling. Rich is excited to see the treasure trove laid out for him, until he realizes it’s all fake – a fact that the rapper refuses to believe, questioning whether Rich is trying to rip him off. Meanwhile, Dave uncovers an old cell tower console that is loaded with gold. It’s an epic task to extract all the precious metals, and after Dave refines it, there are problems melting. Did he mess up all his gold and ruin his score? For more information, visit www.natgeotv.com Spokanecda.com • November • 2013
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artist profile larry ellingson by Jennifer LaRue
Artist Larry Ellingson’s color wheel is
Purposeful without a Purpose
Silverstone Memory
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three-dimensional and filled with “stuff,” including lawn sprinklers, buttons, rusty hinges, weathered wood, pool balls, tire pumps, computer parts and old toys including doll heads. “I look at all that stuff as if trying to reunite long-lost relatives, thinking about how these abandoned nieces, cousins, uncles and grandmothers of junk could all come together in an unfamiliar way to tell a different story; a story interesting enough to make you want to keep looking at it,” he says. Ellingson, 65, took an art class in junior high where a teacher looked at his work and suggested he give up on art, so Ellingson did. He graduated from North Central High School and then took some classes at Spokane Falls Community College including Drawing 101, where, using charcoal to recreate a still-life of white objects, Ellingson’s creativity was sparked but didn’t catch. He went on to open a silk screen printing shop and then started working at his father’s audio visual company. Ellingson bought the company in 1986. In December 2010, he retired. In 2003, the creative spark caught when Ellingson found a small unpainted wooden egg and turned it into a “Post Industrial Egg.” “I liked it,” he says, “So I created more things I liked. Soon, wall space at home was becoming scarce, so I exhibited the things at a friend’s gallery (Express Employment Professionals 2008) and sold most of them. That solved the wall space problem.” For many years, Ellingson expressed himself by creating music for corporate videos, TV commercials, a local news channel and his own recordings. Now, he takes things he once overlooked and turns them into pieces that leave a viewer guessing and wondering if perhaps Ellingson knows something we don’t. Since his first exhibit in 2008, Ellingson has participated in the Inland Crafts Show, the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture’s Works from the Heart Auction, an invitational exhibit at the Tinman Gallery, juried exhibits and solo shows. In 2011, Ellingson had 14 pieces displayed at the Chase Gallery at City
Hall alongside three other artists in a show called “Humor.” One thought-provoking piece called “Find the Virgin,” showed a screen framed with weathered wood. On the screen, 15 photographs changed every five seconds, including clouds, water stains and a bruise. He urged viewers to find the Virgin Mary or anything else within the images. “‘Find the Virgin’ gave viewers the opportunity to become a perceiver, to make their own discovery of hidden imagery in natural phenomenon,” Ellingson explains. Whatever the piece was commenting on was left to the viewer to decide, made simply because Ellingson “can’t not make art.” A year ago, he joined Saranac Art Projects and has been prolifically creating and building things intuitively and compulsively. Looking at his work, one might come to the conclusion that he is following otherworldly blueprints that include working lights and sound. His creations are organic yet mechanical, simple yet complicated and may or may not have the ability to “phone home.” It is easy to imagine Ellingson in his “lab,” rushing about to find items that somehow go together without a conscious understanding of where his inspirations come from. “My work seems so purposeful without a purpose,” he admits. The sounds he composes and integrates (via small speakers) with his sculptures (that hang on a wall or stand freely) are a mix of experimental music, resonating tones and silence, almost like a language and reminiscent of the moment the aliens answered back with booming tones in the film Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). Whatever the messages are contained within Ellingson’s work, one thing is certain; nothing is certain. Ellingson will have one of his pieces at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture’s annual art auction on Saturday, November 9th and at Yuletide November 15-17. www.larryellingson.com Jennifer LaRue profiles a different local artist in each issue of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living.
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bookreviews Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
by Kate Derrick
Moon Called: A Mercy Thompson Novel by Patricia Briggs
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Seattle author, Maria Semple, has quite an impressive list of writing gigs under her belt. Having written for popular and comedic television shows, such as Arrested Development and Ellen, her newest novel, Where’d You Go, Bernadette, reads just as clever and quirky as you would expect. Semple’s book revolves around Bernadette Fox, who in the early days of her career, was one of the most promising architects of her time. Having practically pioneered the eco-friendly architecture movement, she once built a house entirely out of recycled materials, earning Bernadette a prestigious grant. But when the wrath of her neighbor leaves Bernadette without her awardwinning home, Bernadette leaves Los Angeles to lick her wounds in Seattle. Now living a relatively average life in the “dreary upper-left corner of the lower forty-eight,” Bernadette seems to be on the brink of a mental breakdown. Caught up in a plethora of anti-social behaviors, Bernadette consistently complains about life’s annoying details to anyone who will listen. Feuds with her snobby neighbors and general anxiety are almost all she can focus on, a far cry from her previous lifestyle. Her husband, Elgie, “the man with the fourthmost-watched TED Talk,” is constantly working his demanding position at Microsoft, and her daughter Bee is growing up fast. As a reward for an exceptional report card, Bee convinces her parents to take a family holiday cruise in an unlikely location: Antarctica. Soon after, the planning of the trip pushes her over the edge, and Bernadette disappears without a trace, leaving Bee to put together the pieces of her mother’s broken life. Where’d You Go, Bernadette follows Bee as she collects information surrounding her mother’s mysterious disappearance. The story is told seamlessly with the collection of e-mails and letters regarding the details of her mother’s life. Chock full of witty quotes and hilariously-realistic Seattle descriptions, Maria Semple’s newest novel is an engaging read. Published by Back Bay Books, paperback, $14.99 Maria Semple wrote for the television shows Arrested Development, Ellen and Mad About You. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker and The Los Angeles Times. She lives in Seattle.
In an era where fantasy novels out-sell just about everything else, Washington author, Patricia Briggs, fits right in. One of the newer authors in the fantasy scene, Moon Called is the first novel of her New York Times best-selling Mercy Thompson series. Briggs’ book follows protagonist Mercy Thompson, a strong-willed and hard-working car mechanic living in the Tri-Cities. From the outside, Mercy lives a normal small town life, working on old Volkswagens and calling a modest trailer her home. Though, with closer inspection, Mercy’s life proves to be quite unique. Mercy is a “walker,” or what is better known as a shape shifter, one moment she’s “a person and the next a coyote.” Though walkers aren’t the only creatures featured in Briggs’ series. The story begins as a strange boy named Mac comes into Mercy’s shop looking for work. It is clear to Mercy that Mac is a werewolf, and a new one at that, though it is unclear why he is quietly slinking in to her small Eastern Washington town. As Mercy helps Mac get accustomed to his new supernatural status, she introduces him to her neighbor, Adam, who is the Alpha of the local werewolf pack. Ultimately, Mac brings trouble for Mercy, as his mysterious past comes back to haunt him, throwing Mercy and her loved ones in the midst of a pack power struggle that threatens everyone in her life. Moon Called is a fun book for those who enjoy the urban fantasy genre, especially readers who are looking for something a little cleaner than many popular fantasy series. The world that Briggs has created is full of supernatural creatures, without being too unbelievable. Look out for appearances from vampires, werewolves and shape shifters alike. Published by Ace, paperback, $7.99 Patricia Briggs is the author of the New York Times bestselling Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series. She lives in Washington state with her husband, children and a small herd of horses.
Criminal Investigators, Villains, and Tricksters: A Trip Through History by Phill Jones
Phill Jones’ newest book, Criminal Investigators, Villains, and Tricksters has a title that says it all. Set up in a brief, short story form, Jones takes the reader through a well-researched and entertaining recount of some of history’s most interesting stories “about crime, detectives and flimflammers.” The first section of Jones’ book, Criminal Investigators, categorizes the stories of detectives that few have heard, or perhaps have been long forgotten. Take, for example, Jones’ retelling of “America’s Sherlock Holmes.” In the early 1900’s, William J. Burnes was famous for solving the LA Times case, in which someone put dynamite in the paper’s office and killed 20 people in the process. Like Holmes, Burnes was often accused “of failing to walk straight,” and even obtaining evidence illegally. Jones’ book changes gear to re-tell some of the more bizarre stories in the Villains and Tricksters section, including “Spring Healed Jack.” Set in the 1800s, this chapter describes a strange urban legend of a jumping man occasionally spotted in the UK. With metal claws and fiery eyes, Spring Heeled Jack was often reported to have been seen peeking in windows and attacking in the night, though it was difficult to pinpoint who had actually seen him. Another story of Jones’ collection is called “The Fox Sisters: Spirited Tricksters.” Kate and Maggie Fox were have said to have “sparked the birth of the Modern Spiritualism movement” with their creative trickery. In the mid 1800s, the Fox sisters communicated with the dead while charging people money to watch. Setting up in saloons, the sisters held séances in which on-lookers believed to be hearing taps and movements of ghosts. In actuality, Kate and Maggie were cracking their toe and knee joints to make the ethereal sounds, while collecting quite a bit of money in the process. Criminal Investigators, Villains, and Tricksters is full of interesting lesser-known stories of the past. It is clear that the author put much thought and research into the retelling of these events, and though they are historical in nature, they easily engross the reader along the way. Independently published, paperback, $16.95 Phill Jones worked ten years as a patent attorney, specializing in biological, chemical and medical inventions. After completing a Certificate in Forensics program at the University of Washington, he wrote articles on forensic science for Forensic Magazine, Forensic Nurse Magazine, Law and Order Magazine, the award-winning Encyclopedia of Forensic Science (Salem Press, 2008), and other publications. Spokanecda.com • November • 2013
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November 1, December 6: First Friday Enjoy visual arts, musical presentations, sample local foods, get acquainted with local performing artists and more at this monthly event sponsored by the Downtown Spokane Partnership. On the first Friday of each month, participating galleries, museums, boutiques and more host a city-wide open house with refreshments and entertainment. Join us! First Friday is FREE and open to the public! Downtown Spokane. For more information or a complete map of participating venues, please log on to http://www. downtownspokane.org/first-friday.php.
by Eric Neuhausser on saxophone and guitar. Join us for an evening of chocolate, cheese, wine, music and art! 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bozzi Collection, 221 N. Wall St., Ste 226 (Old City Hall Building, above Olive Garden) 509-290-5604
November 9, December 13: Coeur d’Alene Art Walk Stroll through beautiful downtown Coeur d’Alene and enjoy local and nationally acclaimed artists. Visit supporting galleries, shops, restaurants and businesses with your friends and family. Art Walk will continue on the second Friday of each month. Downtown Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. For more information, please visit http://www.artsincda. org/.
November 1, Bozzi Collection Bozzi Collection is proud to feature new works from artist Ildikó Kalapács during November. Kalapács’s work examines the relationship between the physical and the psychological, mostly in broad conceptual terms. Body language is a focus of this investigation since it hints at not just abstract relationships, but also a narrative. Her work is greatly influenced by both cultures, and she expands her understanding of more cultures in the era of globalization in order to understand cultural flux. Diversity is the basis of her art. That led her to exhibit not just in the U.S., but also in Europe and Japan over the years..Music will be provided
through January 12, 2014: SPOMA: Spokane Modern Architecture 1948-1973 The 25-year period between 1948 and 1973 saw an unrivaled burst of architectural creativity in Spokane—greater than that of anywhere else in the Pacific Northwest. When a small group of Modern architects began practicing in Spokane in the late 1940s, they changed more than the city’s skyline. They ushered in a period of creativity the likes of which this region had never before seen. Spokane’s mid-century “form-givers”—Ken Brooks, Moritz Kundig, Royal McClure, Bill Trogdon, and Bruce Walker—challenged deeply held notions of design, receiving national recognition for their efforts. Yet few today know that, from 1948 to 1973, their creative output rivaled that of anyone’s in the Pacific Northwest—including Portland and Seattle. 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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Crossroads and Confluence Through generations, the falls of the Spokane River that cascade through Spokane’s city center have been a human intersection for the geographic region known as the Inland Northwest. At the MAC, located along the banks of the Spokane River, the Eastern Washington State Historical Society collects materials from around the region that intersect to create a web of specialized information about the Inland Northwest. Of use to students and scholars, as well as all age groups, this exhibit offers themed entry points to Inland Northwest past and present and provides an authoritative and authentic visual narrative of regional experience from 1810 to the present.
group of royal contenders from the latest Disney/Pixar film, Brave, competes to win the heart of headstrong, sharp-shooting Merida, making her ice debut! Experience a show-stopping performance as Sebastian breaks out of his shell for one night only to make waves with Ariel. A chorus of harmless hooligans from Tangled unleashes musical mayhem when they get a visit from the sassy and spirited Rapunzel and her charming ally Flynn. And, get your feet moving as the Beast and his castle’s enchanted entourage take center stage in a spectacular show for Belle.
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.
November 9: MAC Art Auction: Gala Dinner and Juried Art Auction Benefitting the MAC The MAC Art Auction, our region’s largest juried art auction, is a showcase for the work of Inland Northwest regional artists. Patrons will dine on delicious food surrounded by beautiful art in the historic Davenport Hotel. There will be live music, quick finish demonstrations, live and silent auctions plus friends –old and new. And, the evening directly benefits the MAC’s Art Mission. The event is black-tie optional and a few tuxedos and gowns will adorn the room. There is no formal dress code but dressy and stylish, rather than casual or sporty is suggested. This is a great event to ‘glam it up’! The accepted art pieces will be on display for previewing in October at the MAC.
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November 7-10: Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After Get ready to rock out with some of the most magical idols of all in a musical showcase that features the hottest tunes and talent from across the kingdom in Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After! Jam to a Scottish jig as a
Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com.
The Davenport Hotel. 10 S Post St Spokane, WA 99201. Gala Reservation options available soon. Please contact the MAC for more information, at (509) 456-3931 or via e-mail at themac@ northwestmuseum.org
November 12: SPR Morning Edition’s Renee Montagne Renee Montagne is a familiar voice
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on NPR, having reported and hosted since the mid-1980s. She hosted All Things Considered with Robert Siegel for two years in the late 1980s, and previously worked for NPR’s Science, National and Foreign desks. Over the years, Montagne has done thousands of interviews on a wide range of topics. Montagne traveled to Greenwich, England, in May 2007 to kick off the yearlong series, “Climate Connections,” in which NPR partnered with National Geographic to chronicle how people are changing the Earth’s climate and how the climate is impacting people. Since 9-11, Montagne has gone to Afghanistan five times, traveling throughout the country and interviewing farmers and mullahs, women and poll workers, the president and an infamous warlord. The Bing Crosby Theatre. 901 W. Sprague Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.
November 13-14: Visiting Artist Lecture Series (VALS): Gelah Penn VALS promotes the arts in the Spokane community by inviting artists, critics, or curators from around the world to serve as its guest speakers. This unique admissions platform of the VALS – featuring free admission to all attending – affords the Spokane community from all socio-economic backgrounds the rare opportunity to meet, learn from, and experience a unique blend of established or up and coming professional artists in their own community. The featured artist is Gelah Penn. Multiple speaking engagements have been arranged: November 13: 11:30am at SFCC November 13: 6:30pm at the MAC November 14: 12pm at EWU Call (509) 456-3931 or e-mail themac@northwestmuseum.org for more information.
November 22-24: Holiday Wine Festival Spokane’s local wineries gear up for their annual Holiday Wine Fest – a weekend of wine, food and fun. With the holiday season upon us, all Spokane Winery Association members are excited to share with you their award winning wines and unique holiday gift ideas at their annual Holiday Wine Fest weekend. They invite you and your friends from near and far to join them. Each winery, with its own individual talents and trademarks, hope to share the following festivities with you at their annual Holiday Wine Fest. Various locations around Spokane. For more information and a list of participating wineries, please
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December 5-7: Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
Ring leader Gregory Popovich presides over an extravaganza of juggling, circus comedy and pet skits using an army of performers that he has recruited from animal shelters and trained to perform amazing tricks. All 15 cats and 10 dogs were once strays until they were discovered at pet shelters around the country by Popovich and trained by positive reinforcement into star performers that have performed on both the David Letterman and Tonight Shows, and spent five years at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. Gregory Popovich, winner of many international circus competitions, has been on a world tour of more than 20 countries with his furry friends! SPOKANIMAL is partnering with Friends of the Bing to present this unique small-scale circus entertainment which allows children to be wowed and adults to recall childhood dreams. There will be an “Adopt a Pet” event before and after each performance in the lobby of the Bing. The Bing Crosby Theatre. 901 W. Sprague Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http:// www.ticketswest.com.
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November 1: Symphony With a Splash 1: November First Friday This season’s Symphony with a Splash opens with a quartet of composers as varied as they are eclectic. John Adams “Scratchband” stylishly paints the backdrop to an underground jazz club crawl and wistfully envelopes the freeform spirit of improvisation. Listeners will marvel at the nimble compositional acrobatics of two pieces from acclaimed Chinese composer Tan Dun. Experience what has made Dun a giant among modern composers. The Orchestra’s own Mateusz Wolski will ignite the stage with Souvenirs d’Amerique (Yankee Doodle) presented with the bravado and passion synonymous with the Spokane Symphony’s Concert Master. Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring captures the essence of an ideal America, one of open fields and endless possibilities. The Pulitzer Prize-winning ballet score is one of the most inspiring and symbolic works of the century. Live music from a local band and open bar: 5-6:45pm. Symphony performance: 7-8pm. Fox Theatre. 1001 W Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.
November 7: An Evening with Judy Carmichael Grammy nominated pianist Judy Carmichael is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride piano and swing. Count Basie nicknamed her “Stride”, acknowledging the command with which she plays this technically and physically demanding jazz piano style. The Bing Crosby Theatre. 901 W. Sprague Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http:// www.ticketswest.com.
November 9: Spokane Symphony Superpops: Big Band Multi-talented musician Matt Catingub is generating excitement throughout the entertainment
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industry for his unique abilities as a conductor, composer, arranger, instrumentalist, and singer. He will bring that excitement for a dynamic concert with the Spokane Symphony musicians playing the best of the Big Band era. Matt Catingub and the Spokane Symphony will be accompanied by Matt’s longtime drummer, Steve Moretti. In addition, Spokane’s own Abbey Crawford will be singing a number of all Big Band favorites. Fox Theatre. 1001 W Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.
November 16-17: Spokane Symphony Classics: Dazzling Brilliance This concert gives the whole texture of music; a brilliant orchestral opener by Anna Clyne, one of the rising stars of music to that most difficult of Rachmaninoff concertos to a brilliant display of the colors of our orchestra. Speaking of brilliant, pianists, Jon Nakamatsu is said to be “everybody’s favorite pianist” by those who know him both regionally and nationally. Composer Anna Clyne was inspired by Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner to create a painting which became an orchestral composition (commissioned by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra). The Night Ferry represents the dark night of the subconscious, and specifically Schubert’s subconscious. After this intense journey be wowed by Rachmaninoff and delighted by Hindemith. Fox Theatre. 1001 W Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.
November 19: Nine Inch Nails: Tension 2013, with Special Guests: Explosions In The Sky Trent Reznor and nine inch nails return to Spokane on Tuesday, November 19 for an incredible one night only performance at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena! nine inch nails: Tension 2013, the fall 2013 North American arena
tour, is said to be THE alternative rock event of the year. Reznor says, “Tension picks up where Lights in the Sky left off. This is the full-on NIN live experience realized as we never could before.” Postrock band Explosions in the Sky, best known for soundtracking the hit TV show Friday Night Lights, will open. Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com.
November 20: Mannheim Steamroller: A Christmas Celebration
Experience the magic! Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday celebration for over 25 years. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Don’t miss this ultimate holiday tradition from the #1 Christmas music artist in history. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.
November 20: Three World Class Guitarists - Frank Vigola, Vinny Raniolo and Peppino D’Agostino Three World Class Guitarists will play The Bing Crosby Theater to benefit PBS Television. Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo will perform as a duo and Peppino
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D’Agostino will also perform in what will be an amazing performance of 3 of the world’s most renowned guitarists. Friends of the Bing will present this show in their endeavor to bring great programming to the Spokane Community and this show will benefit PBS television. Frank Vigola and Vinny Raniolo will first come and perform live at the PBS television studio on September 10th to help with the PBS on air fund raising drive. Viewers will then be able to get premium tickets to the show that will happen on Wednesday November 20th at The Bing Crosby Theater by making donations to PBS. That show will feature Vigola & Raniolo and the added guest performer Peppino D’Agostino.
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November 22: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) will celebrate their first 15 years of touring with an encore and final performance of their multi-platinum rock opera, The Lost Christmas Eve. For one final year, audiences will get to experience the modern Charles Dickens-like classic, The Lost Christmas Eve. The Lost Christmas Eve features a diverse soundtrack fusing elements of rock, classical, folk, R&B, and theatrical-styled music, with the story taking you on a journey into the “Capra-esque” world of TSO creator / producer, Paul O’Neill. The critically acclaimed rock opera encompasses a rundown hotel, an old toy store, a blues bar, a Gothic cathedral, and their respective inhabitants all intertwined during a single enchanted Christmas Eve in New York City. The Lost Christmas Eve, performed in its entirety for the final time, will feature the hit single “Wizards in Winter” as well as longtime crowd favorites, “Christmas Nights in Blue” and “Siberian Sleigh Ride.”
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December 11: Tedeschi Trucks Band As husband-wife couples go in the world of music, it is a challenge to find a duo as well-fitted and naturally prolific as that of singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi and guitarist Derek Trucks. They are both heavily steeped in the blues tradition, yet open to far-ranging influences including rock, gospel, jazz and World music. Each has produced recordings that share a sensibility best described as a swampy mix of rootsy, rockin’ Ameri-
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can music. The two have guested on each other’s albums, toured together intermittently, and have each received individual Grammy nominations in the category of “Best Contemporary Blues Album”. Fox Theatre. 1001 W Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.
THEATRE
through November 9: Never The Sinner
Two boys commit murder just to do it, just to experience the thrill. This emotional roller-coaster is based on the infamous 1924 “Trial of the Century” of Leopold and Loeb, and focuses on one of America’s most famous lawyers, Clarence Darrow as he must defend the monstrous and bring justice for the depraved. Interplayers Theatre. 174 S. Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. For showtimes and more information, call 455-PLAY (7529). For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.
through November 10: Lend Me a Tenor A world famous tenor, a bellhop, a jealous wife, tranquilizers, lingerie, and mistaken identities all contribute to the chaos of this fast paced belly buster. Who will take the stage and sing when the lights come up? This madcap comedy will have you gasping for breath! Lake City Playhouse. 1320 E. Garden Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. (208) 6671323. http://www.lakecityplayhouse. org/.
through November 10: Shrek: The Musical Shrek The Musical, based on the Oscar® winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly
when an unseemly ogre — not a handsome prince — shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a bad guy with a short temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand...and his name is Shrek. Shrek The Musical encourages us to embrace differences, celebrate the underdog, and realize true self. The Bing Crosby Theatre. 901 W. Sprague Spokane, WA 99201. Tickets are available at the door or by logging on to: http://www.cytspokane.com/
through November 24: Second Samuel An audience pleasing favorite, the people of Second Samuel will immerse your heart and soul in small town Southern life. This Pulitzer nominated script deals with themes of love, acceptance and hope. If you enjoyed the plays Steel Magnolias and To Kill A Mockingbird, don’t miss this new production. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. For showtimes and more information, call (509) 3252507. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.
November 6: Momix: Botanica With an eclectic score ranging from birdsong to Vivaldi, Botanica reveals nature’s changing imagery. An herbal remedy and natural aphrodisiac, Botanica shows off the endlessly renewable energy of the superb Momix performers, with costumes, projections and custom-made props and puppetry adding an extra dose of fantasy to the elixir. This is dance at its most organic and inventive. The seasons will never be the same. Fox Theatre. 1001 W Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.
November 13-14: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Moscow Ballet presents its 21st annual North American tour of the Great Russian Nutcracker in 2013. With larger than life puppets, 9 hand-painted backdrops with 3-D
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effect, and hundreds of exquisite costumes, the Great Russian Nutcracker is the most spectacular Christmas celebration! The Great Russian Nutcracker is a unique event that captures the holiday spirit of Christmas. The Bing Crosby Theatre. 901 W. Sprague Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http:// www.ticketswest.com.
November 21-December 14: Our Town A ground-breaking new production of America’s greatest classic! Welcome to Grover’s Corners, a small town where the tiniest details of living transform into the Meaning of Life. Join us as Interplayers premieres this exciting new production, designed in conjunction with Thornton Wilder’s estate, bringing this joyous and moving story to life for 21st Century audiences. Interplayers Theatre. 174 S. Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. For showtimes and more information, call 455-PLAY (7529). For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.
November 22-December 22: A Christmas Schooner This new holiday musical follows the Christmas tree’s perilous journey into America’s homes and traditions. Notable musical numbers include: “We All Have Songs,” “Pass It On” and “Hardwater Sailors.” Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. For showtimes and more information, call (509) 3252507. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.
November 22-23: American Idiot Direct from Broadway, the smashhit musical American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Their quest for true meaning in a post 9/11 world leads them on the most exhilarating theatrical journey of the season. Based on Green Day’s Grammy® Award-winning multi-platinum album, American Idiot boldly takes the American musical where it’s never gone before. The result is an experience Charles Isherwood of The New York Times declares “thrilling, emotion-
ally charged, and as moving as any Broadway musical I’ve seen this year!” INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.
December 5-8: Spokane Symphony: The Nutcracker Ballet The Nutcracker is the classic tale of adventure, fantasy, romance, and the triumph of good over evil. For more than 175 years, E.T.A Hoffman’s story of Clara and her Nutcracker prince has delighted children of all ages. Performed in the opulent setting of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox with the Spokane Symphony Orchestra and nationally recognized State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, California, this production of the Nutcracker’s story enchants as never before. This performance of The Nutcracker is unique in that the exquisite music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky is performed live by the Spokane Symphony. The tapestry of sound generated by a live orchestra intensifies the audience’s experience of this classic dance the way 3-D technology transformed the movie experience. Don’t miss Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece as it was meant to be. Fox Theatre. 1001 W Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.
December 6-22: Christmas Belles From the writer of Dearly Departed, a church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control when squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator all contribute to a haphazard holiday knee slapper. Lake City Playhouse. 1320 E. Garden Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. (208) 6671323. http://www.lakecityplayhouse. org/.
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hanksgiving is a time to gather, celebrate our most meaningful relationships, and of course, to eat. Not sure what to put on your table along with the traditional turkey? We caught up with several local chefs who shared recipes and stories from their own Thanksgiving tables and kitchens. We are thankful for the vibrancy each one brings to the food community in our area and hope that you’ll find a new favorite tradition or two among these recipes. Spokanecda.com • November • 2013
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Adam Hegsted, Executive Chef at Coeur d’ Alene Casino Resort and Hotel, serves up some Thanksgiving “Salad” This is a “salad” with heavy quotations on salad. I always think it’s funny when someone says “I made a Jell-O salad” and then everyone eats it with the other salads. It’s the sneakiest way to get dessert before the end of the meal, kind of like eating cake (muffins) for breakfast. This recipe is one that my mom has been making for as long as I can remember and is our perennial guilty pleasure at Thanksgiving. I’m not sure where it came from, but we love it. My brothers and I stay healthy by eating a nice salad!
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Sylvia Fountaine, Owner of Feast Catering Company, lightens things up with Festive Poached Pears
This lovely hued poached pear with red wine glaze and pomegranate is a healthy dessert, perfect after a heavy holiday meal. Plus, it’s a snap to make.
60 Ritz Crackers ¼ cup sugar ½ cup butter, melted 1 (14 oz.) can of Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 (6 oz.) Can Orange Juice Concentrate, thawed
Ingredients 4 mini ripe pears ½ bottle red wine
2 (14 oz.) cans Mandarin Oranges, drained
1 lemon
8 oz. Whipped Cream (whipped to stiff peaks)
1 orange
Directions: Combine crackers and sugar in a food processor. Pulse until crackers are broken up into small pieces, but not dust. Add butter and mix until combined. Press mixture into a 9”x13” pan or baking dish. In a separate bowl, combine together sweetened condensed milk and orange juice concentrate. Gently fold in whipped cream and mix until combined. Then fold in oranges, careful not to over mix. Pour filling into crust and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Serve well chilled. 148
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Poached Pear with Pomegranate and Cardamom
Directions:
In a small pot, combine the wine, zest from ½ an orange, the juice from the lemon and orange, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and beet slices. Bring to a simmer and stir to allow beet slices to infuse. Add the pears and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, gently stirring and turning the pears to get uniform coloring. Simmer until they’re easily pierced with the tip of a knife, about 25 minutes depending on the size of the pears. With a slotted spoon, gently transfer the pears to individual plates. Strain the liquid and return to the stove, bring to a simmer and cook until thickened and syrupy, and reduced by two-thirds, about 15 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the pears. Garnish with pomegranate. Tip: Play around with using different spices and flavorings, like star anise, pink peppercorns, juniper berry or ginger. Remember to taste your poaching liquid, for balance, sweetness and flavor. If the poaching liquid doesn’t taste good, your pears wont either.
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Jeremy Hansen, Executive Chef and owner of Santé Restaurant and Charcuterie, brines a turkey with his daughter, passing on the family craft.
For our first combined Thanksgiving after my wife and I were married, I was asked to cook at my mother-in-law’s house. The pressure was on for me to impress them with an amazing dinner. I tried to come up with an original way to prepare a turkey, and ended up deciding to deep-fry it. Kate’s mom gave me a meat thermometer that I used to check the temperature with. It seemed to take awhile longer than I thought to get up to the temperature I was wanting. I didn’t notice the clear outer covering over the thermometer, which I should have taken off prior to using it. By the time I realized what had happened, the turkey was way overdone and everyone was waiting at the dinner table. It was extremely dry, but the family acted like it was just fine to help spare my embarrassment. It was then that I realized how lucky I am to have their support, no matter how badly I might mess up. This upcoming Thanksgiving will be a very special time for us, as our baby boy Joshua Zachary will be turning one year old on Thanksgiving Day! We are looking forward to hosting our family at our house for the first time, and watching Josh smash into a pumpkin pie for dessert. Here is how I will prepare the turkey:
Brine technique: You’ll need a 14-16 pound turkey Soak for 7 days in a roasting pan in a mixture of: 2 bay leaves 10 cloves 2 sticks of whole cinnamon 1 c. kosher salt ½ c. brown sugar 1 gallon vegetable stock After 7 days, rinse for 20 minutes, then dust with salt and pepper.
Chop and add the following ingredients into the roasting pan: 2 celery stalks 1 onion 2 carrots 1 apple 1 pear ¼ c. butter 2 sprigs rosemary 1 qt. stock
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Joshua Martin, Chef Instructor at Inland Northwest Culinary Academy, shares his momma’s sweet potato-marshmallow casserole with toasted pecans
My mom is the best cook I know! I remember my mom getting up at the crack of dawn on Thanksgiving when I was young. She was busy getting the bird in the oven, cutting the bread for the stuffing, and cooking big sweet potatoes. Then after 5 or 6 hours, there would be a huge display of delicious food, yet only a pedestrian sized dinner plate for a gargantuan-sized meal. I learned to stack various items on my plate so I didn’t have to wait through the line again (at my family Thanksgiving dinners, there would be up to 30 people trying to eat at once). Some of my fondest memories are of this sweet potato pie getting mixed in with the turkey, stuffing and cranberries on my plate. I just loved the flavors all mixed together! I always wondered how this dish could be so sweet, so comforting and yet so simple at the same time. I hope you enjoy this holiday classic, from my family to yours! Cheers!
Ingredients ½ recipe Perfect Pie Crust (via Rachel Ray) or 1/2 pkg. (14.1-oz.) refrigerated piecrust (1 crust) 2 sweet potatoes (about 1 lb) 1 cup buttermilk 3 eggs, lightly beaten ¾ cup packed brown sugar ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¾ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt 1 bag (10 oz.) marshmallows (1-inch size) 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows (about 3 oz.) ½ cup toasted pecans, chopped
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Coconut Prawns
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The sautéed asparagus ($10), crisp and fresh, became a revelation with the addition of prosciutto, cooked crisply, whisper-thin slices of goat cheese, and a soft poached-fried egg over the top. I confess that we chose to order the Grilled Chicken Panzenella Salad ($13) because it listed bread as an ingredient. This salad could easily be a meal unto itself. My party couldn’t stop talking about the deliciously fresh butter lettuce and we found the seared baguette (in slices about the same size as those of the grilled chicken) wonderfully indulgent, but light enough to remember that we were eating a salad. The chicken was juicy and hot, marrying well with generous pieces of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes that tasted fresh off the vine. The house-made lemon feta avocado vinaigrette provided the perfect thick and creamy topping, without overpowering the other flavors.
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We were intrigued by the grilled pork chop ($21), which turned out to be extremely generous in size, cooked to our specifications, tender and juicy and topped with a decadent chorizo buerre monter. The chop came with smash-fried red potatoes and tender red-wine braised artichokes, which added a little zing to a hearty meal. The butternut squash macaroni and cheese gratin ($15 by itself, customizable with protein for an additional amount) sounded like the perfect fall entree. My party was a little disappointed that the squash flavor was so subtle. It was a well-made macaroni and cheese, but the inclusion of butternut in the title prepared us for a more robust flavor.
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Salmon dinner
Salmon seems to be on almost every menu, and I was hoping that the lemon thyme grilled salmon ($21) would be a pleasant surprise. I was anything but disappointed. The light glaze, slightly sweet and perfectly balanced, took an exquisitely grilled fish to a place on my list of my favorite meals of all time. The succulent fish was served over a bed of local garbanzo beans, swimming in lemon-tarragon pan sauce and topped with finely shredded, crunchy, leeks. Although I’m not usually a whole garbanzo bean aficionado, the beans gave the dish an earthy quality that nicely balanced the delicate fish. The finale of our meal came in the form of a chocolate pot de crème ($6) lightly sprinkled with sea salt and garnished with fresh whipped cream and a touch of mint. Shrimp bisque
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The salt set off this rich, almost fudge-like experience. Downriver is committed to fresh, seasonal and local ingredients whenever possible. Every so often, you’ll find a new “fresh sheet” with chef creations based on the availability of the moment. This seasonal creativity extends to the bar, as well, as I discovered when I ordered a gin ginger cider ($9), a tantalizing blend of gin, fresh ginger and limes and Finn River ginger cider. It was clear, from just a glance that we were safely in fall. Beets, parsnips and rutabaga reminded me of a recent trip to Green Bluff. Just when I didn’t think it could get better, I discovered that Downriver is now serving weekend breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. You can be sure that I’ll be making my way back there soon to sample such delicacies as green eggs and ham, and the signature Bloody Mary with candied cayenne bacon. It’s hard to believe that Downriver celebrated ten years this past June. I for one am glad to see them still innovating and creating, all while providing excellent and attentive service, proving once and for all that you don’t have to go downtown to experience fine dining, you can always go Downriver. Downriver Grill is located at 3315 W Northwest Blvd, Spokane, and is open TuesSun 11 a.m. —9 p.m. (509)323-1600, www. downrivergrillspokane.com
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You’ll find miso soup next to chowder and cioppino. On one side of the menu are New England style hoagies and on the flip side Baja fish tacos. As for the sushi, with more than 80 items on the menu you should be able to find your favorite, and if you don’t just ask; I’m sure they can make it. The committee agreed that it just seemed wrong to be in a fish market that serves sushi and not try the Nigiri – always a great way to tell how fresh the fish is at any sushi establishment. We started with some Blue Fin ($8), Yellowtail ($5) and Albacore ($4). We added a bowl of miso soup ($4.75) and the Firecracker Roll (10 pcs for $15). The Nigiri fish was firm, clean on the palate and clearly fresh. The roll was excellent, a combination of spicy scallops and green onions,
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topped with Hamachi and Sriracha. The miso was classic and simple. Stepping back across the Pacific, we moved on to the next course as our order of Fish and Chips and Tacos was called out. For the Fish and Chips you have ten fish options coming in either two or three pieces. We decided on the two piece Alaskan Halibut ($12.95), which comes with coleslaw and your choice of two “tartars.” The tartar choices are as geographically varied as the menu itself. For our halibut we went with the
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traditional tartar and Cap’n Dicks (horseradish and cocktail sauce). The fish was nicely battered with a crunchy exterior that gave way to a perfectly cooked piece that was moist, flakey and not at all greasy. Next we moved down the coast to experience the Baja fish tacos (two for $8.75). You can choose between traditional grilled fish or the more modern battered option. We opted for grilled. If you’re picky about your fish, ask what it is. We got Cod, but it can be whatever they have on hand, which, for me, is what Baja tacos are all about. The tacos are served on a medium-sized, doubled tortilla with a generous amount of fish, garnished with cabbage, cilantro, salsa and a jalapeño cream sauce. The nicely grilled fish and flavorful toppings had some in the group seriously considering going back for another order. Other recommendations include the Buffalo Fins ($7.95) and the Chowder ($2.95/ cup). A take on Buffalo wings, the Buffalo Fins are crisp strips of Cod tossed in hot sauce and served with a ranch dipping sauce. The New England style chowder is thick, with a hint of pepper, and the clams were tender – don’t forget to grab some oyster crackers. Additionally, it’s worth noting than many fried items on the menu can be grilled upon request.
While the décor is simple: counter ordering and pick up, concrete floors, and an unspoken rule that you bus your own table, the general appearance and feel is clean. The volume can get a little loud, but nothing to intrude on your table conversation. Fisherman’s is child friendly, with several items on the “Kid’s Menu” for those 12 and under. I would be remiss in my duties if I didn’t talk about the “market.” You’ll find several cases filled with seafood. Incredible sashimigrade tuna, salmon, sea bass, oysters, shrimp, scallops and the list goes on. A great selection of items with no “fishy” smell – the true test of fresh! So the next time you’re not ready to catch your own, stop by Fisherman’s in Coeur d’Alene to dine-in, or pick up what you need for a great fish meal. Fisherman’s Market Grill & Sushi is located at 215 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Closed Sunday. (208) 664-4800, www.fishermansmarketcda.com.
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ASIAN AND INDIAN Aloha Island Grill. Hawaiian. Signature Dish in March 2011. Operating out of two former Taco John shacks on Monroe and West Francis, Patrick and Lori Keegan are serving up fresh, tender Teriyaki Chicken “plates” that will keep you coming back even without much inside seating. Based on family recipes from the islands and plenty more than just teriyaki, both spots offer a student discount and the Francis location serves an amazing breakfast concoction called Loco Moco. Order it the way “Huff” (Patrick’s nickname) gets his. Open daily. 1724 North Monroe (509-327-4270) and 1220 West Francis (509-413-2029). www.alohagrindz.com. $-$$ Bangkok Thai. Thai. A relative newcomer to Spokane, Bangkok Thai took over there former Linnie’s Thai location on Grand Avenue and the former Riverview Thai location near Gonzaga. The South Hill location offers combination lunch plates that allow you smaller portions of several popular Thai dishes for one price and the Gonzaga location has the best Thai lunch buffet in town for $12 a person. 1325 S Grand Blvd (509-838-8424) and 1003 E Trent Avenue (509-325-8370). Mon – Thur 11 – 9, Fri 11 – 10, Sat 12 – 10, Sun 12 – 9. $$ Beyond Belt Sushi & Roll. Japanese. Reopened in September of 2010 to offer conveyor belt sushi plates as well as a full off-the-belt menu, Beyond Belt Sushi & Roll offers great lunch specials and a less-slick, homier feel than Maru downtown but offers the same advatages of kaiten-zushi: healthy food fast (sit down and start to eat), reasonable prices, and a visual introduction to one of the great cuisines of the world. 11 am – 3 p.m. for lunch; 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. for dinner. Saturday 11 – 10. Sunday noon – 8. 7458 North Division in Spokane. (509) 483-4000. $-$$ Ginger Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar. Japanese and Chinese. Owner Jingou Sun has put together a brilliant team with Tong Lui in charge of an LA-style sushi bar and Jay Jay Lu turning out brilliant traditional Chinese hot entrées. The Steamed Dumplings Szechwan Style are amazingly like the dumplings in China. The portions are generous and the there is plenty of creativity tucked into the massive menu. 11 am – 9 p.m. on Tue to Thur and Sun, 11 am – 10 p.m. Fri and Sat, Closed Mon. 1228 S Grand Blvd in Spokane. (509) 315-5201. $-$$$ Gordy’s Sichuan Café. Provincial Chinese. This intimate bistro with a creative menu is a temple to the Sichuan cuisine of southwest China. Chef Gordon Crafts and his team serve up dishes laced with ginger, garlic, chiles, and the lemony Sichuan “pepper” that
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sets your tongue buzzing. Open since 1997, Gordy’s is a wonderful exception to mediocre and standardized American Chinese food. Heavenly dumplings, searing chile basil soup, and the best Lemon Chicken around are only the beginning. Lunch Tues-Fri 11-4, dinner Mon 4-8 p.m. and Tues-Sat 4-9. 501 E 30th Ave in Spokane. (509) 747-1170. $$ Ha Ha Teriyaki Grill. Korean and Fusion. This Hillyard gem owned and operated by John Ha and his mother Soon serves up incredibly fresh and often organic Korean classics like Bulgogi along with Asian soups and several sandwiches. Not much to look at outside, Ha has remodeled the inside to be bright with an open kitchen. Try the Daeji Bulgogi (spicy marinated pork) if you like a bit of heat or the fusion BBQ pork sandwich topped with caramelized onions. Open for lunch and dinner Tues – Sat and Sunday afternoons. 2710 East Garland Avenue in Spokane. (509) 483-1399. $-$$ Hula Hut Grill. Hawaiian. Reviewed June 2011. Tucked into a retail complex and surround by the chains that dominate the north end of Spokane is this local take on the Pacific island ‘plate lunch’ tradition that serves up the likes of Teriyaki Chicken or Flame Grilled Short Ribs over rice with several great sides. Make sure you try the Kalua Pork and Grilled Salmon. Owners Ron and Tanya Riordan also have a fine macaroni salad (the classic Hawaiian side), a fine Hula Burger, and several unexpected good dishes featuring another island favorite: Spam. Local Brain Freeze ice cream or deep-fried donut balls for dessert. Open daily from 11 am to 8 p.m.. 12210 North Division Street in Spokane. (509) 4662336. www.hulahutgrill.com. $-$$ Mustard Seed. The Mustard Seed is an amalgam of several Asian and Pacific cuisines, which derives from the background of the owners, Betty and Nancy Tokumoto, who grew up in Okinawa, Bangkok, and Hawaii, successively. The somewhat eclectic yet harmonious blending of fresh, clean, mild flavors in the dishes that spring from this mix of culinary origins is what has made the Mustard Seed a perennial favorite with Spokane diners. Over the years, our favorites have consistently been Bong-Bong Chicken, chunks of breast and vegetables stir-fried in wine, and Chicken (or Shrimp) Osaka, sautéed in butter, ginger, and lemon, served with a mustard sauce. We also enjoy their zippy take-out and delivery service. The Mustard Seed owners also serve quality quick-serve Asian out of a number of Noodle Express outlets around the NW. Northtown Mall: Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri & Sat 11-10, Sun Noon-8, (509) 483-1500. $$ Pho Van. Vietnamese. Henry Cao
and his wife Thuy now have two Pho Van locations in Spokane. The original spot on Hamilton where price and quality conscious Gonzaga students are often found and a new spot at the base of the Division hill that raises the bar on ambiance with great décor. Try the Spring Rolls and Pho Ga. Several classic Chinese dishes are also on the menu for those hopeful for something exceedingly familiar. 1212 N. Hamilton. (509) 4838136. 2909 N Division. (509) 326-6470. Mon - Thur 10 – 9, Fri – Sat 10 – 10, Sun 10 – 8. $ Phonthip Style Thai Restaurant. Tucked into a small space next to Hair Etc. on the north Spokane corner of Nevada and Francis, Phonthip Style offers a straightforward family take on food from central Thailand thanks to owner and cook Phonthip and her two daughters Song and June. One of the two daughters most likely will be the one to serve up what their mother prepares in the tiny kitchen. Try Phonthip’s version of Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, or Thai Basil Chicken. The Tom Kha soup is excellent and Mangos and Sweet Sticky Rice offer a great finish. There are several $6.95 lunch specials and the $2 glass of Thai Ice Tea is generous. 11 am – 8 p.m. Monday – Saturday, Closed Sunday. 1006 E Francis Ave in Spokane. (509) 487-3559. $-$$ Sala Thai. Thai. Reviewed August 2011. Sala Thai fits the stereotype that you can often find the best ethnic food just outside military bases. Owners and chefs Pat and Rapeepun Smitamorn serve up memorable Thai specialties pungent with the smells and flavors or fish sauce, lemongrass, coconut milk, and ginger. Try the Yum Gai Tod or possibly the best Pad Thai in the region but don’t skip the transcendent Tom Kah and Tom Yum soups. Spice Warning—Sala Thai’s 0-5 star heat rating runs high so consider starting low. Mon-Fri 11-2:30 for lunch and 4:30-9:00 for dinner; Sat 2-9 ; Closed Sunday. 12924 West Sunset Highway in Airway Heights. (509) 244-4800. www.salathaispokane.com. $$ Shogun. Japanese. Simple elegance defines the decor, with guests greeted by an interior waterfall. Shogun is really two restaurants. First are the familiar hibachi tables. Each table seats about eight and comes with a personal chef who prepares a selection of beef, chicken, and seafood in front of delighted guests. Trained in the art of hibachi cooking, chefs serve as impromptu performance artists, amazing diners with kitchen acrobatics, sleight-of-hand and grill-assisted pyrotechnics. The other is the sushi bar, perhaps one of the largest
and best equipped east of Seattle. Across the bamboo bridge over a tranquil koi pond and past the waterfall and lounge, this is a quiet refuge and counterpoint to the frenetic atmosphere of the main dining room. Shogun is a perfect spot for either a special celebration or a quiet night out. Open seven days 5-10. 821 E 3rd. (509) 534-7777. $$-$$$ Suki Yaki Inn. Japanese. Many of us can’t remember a time when the Suki Yaki Inn wasn’t tucked away in the same location around the corner of Bernard and Riverside. Spokane’s first Japanese restaurant, there are no acrobatic samurai chefs to be seen, but it is still the place to come for classic teriyaki and sushi. And the only place to enjoy the traditional private dining rooms seated upon cushions on the floor, shoes left outside. Lunch Mon-Fri 11-2, Dinner MonFri 5-11, Fri 4-11, Sun 4-10, Lounge 7 days until 2. 119 N Bernard. (509) 624-0022. $$ Sushi.com. Japanese. We still think the name is about as cheesy as you can get for a sushi bar and Japanese restaurant, but the food transcends the curious dot.com label over the door. Sit at the sushi bar and enjoy what is fresh or take a table and explore the menu that also includes plenty of excellent options if raw fish still makes you nervous. Some of our favorites are the super white tuna and the house tempura. 11 am – 9:30 p.m. weekdays. Noon – 9 Sat. Noon – 8 Sun. 430 West Main, Spokane. (509) 838-0630. $-$$$
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Sushi I. Japanese. Reviewed October 2012. This strip mall storefront on Spokane’s South Hill is home to some of the best sushi in the region as well as authentic bowls of ramen and teriyaki on sizzling cast iron platters. The lightly battered tempura is perfect and the house keeps a collection of great sakes. It is worth becoming a regular since some of the best sushi is off menu. 11 – 9 Mon – Thu, 11 – 10 Fri, 12 – 10 Sat, 4 – 9, Sun. 4314 South Regal in Spokane. (509) 703-7053. $-$$$ Sushi Maru. Japanese. A hip conveyor belt sushi spot in the heart of the downtown Riverpark Square mall in Spokane, Sushi Maru is the perfect place for a quick, healthy, and entertaining meal before or after a movie. The $3.75 Tuna Poki Salad is a steal and the off-menu mochi balls are a must. There are plenty of fully cooked rolls and other items like Orange Chicken on the fun visual menu if raw fish makes you nervous. Open at 11 am during the week. Closes at 9:30 Mon – Thur. 10 p.m. Fri – Sat and 8 p.m. Sunday. 808 West Main Avenue in Spokane. (509) 455-3900. $-$$ Sushi Yama. Japanese and Korean. After years developing a cult following in Airway Heights and serving up some of the best sushi in the region, Charlie Yamamoto has opened a second location on 3rd Avenue in downtown Spokane. The space works as an Asian restaurant with touches of the truck stop vibe remaining from its Arctic Circle days. Most of the menu will be familiar to Charlie’s West Plains clientele. Try one of his fine sports-theme rolls that anchor the sushi side of the menu. Bento boxes and classic Korean dishes are also served up with relish. 11 – 10 Thu-Sat. 11 – 9 Sun – Tue. Closed Wed. 1321 West 3rd Avenue in Spokane. (509) 624-5553. $-$$$ Swagat. Indian. “Swagat” means “welcome” in Punjabi.” In this case, “welcome back” might be fitting since the man running the kitchen is Pargat Singh whose cooking was the heart of the Bombay Palace until five years ago. Try the lunch buffet if you want to explore Swagat’s menu with well over 80 options or go straight to your favorites. 11 am – 9 p.m. Mon – Thur, 11 – 9:30 Fri, 12 – 9:30 Sat, 12 – 9 Sun. 14415 E Sprague in the Spokane Valley. (509) 315-8785. www.spokaneswagat.com $-$$ Spokanecda.com • November • 2013
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Taste of India. A family-owned restaurant on the Division hill offering authentic cuisine emphasizing northern Indian flavors. Taste of India boasts a casual atmosphere with a soundtrack of traditional music and a popular lunch buffet during the week. Try Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Curry, or Vegetarian Samasa. Mon-Thur 11-9:30, Fri and Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. 3110 N Division in Spokane. (509) 327-7313. $-$$ Thai Bamboo. Each of the four regional Thai Bamboo locations offers a massive Southeast Asian menu in settings designed to transport you across the Pacific. Inside each restaurant you’ll find Thai stone and wood carvings, water fountains, Thai music and the namesake bamboo décor. Thai Bamboo keeps racking up #1 Best Thai votes in reader polls and both the newest location on North Division and the CDA restaurant feature a Tiki-Beach styled lounge and a striking sky ceilings in the main dining rooms. Think Vegas with phad thai. Open 7 days per week with delivery available. www. thaibamboorestaurant.com. $-$$ Top of India. Reviewed February 2013. A great hidden gem serving up wonderful northern Indian dishes in a surprisingly chic space tucked into a tiny East Sprague house. Owner and chef Manjit Kaur brings the specialties she learned to cook on the family farm in the the Jalandhar district of Punjab to the Northwest. Don’t miss the garlic naan or the Chicken Tikka Masala, but order just about anything and expect it to be quite good. There is also a lunch buffet for $9.99. Open daily from 11 am – 9:30 p.m.. 928 S. Perry Street in Spokane. 11114 E Sprague Ave in Spokane Valley. (509) 927-0500. www. thetopofindia.com. $-$$.
BISTROS Ambrosia Bistro and Wine Bar. The neighborhood restaurant in the Spokane Valley is a big hit with even those that don’t live in the neighborhood. Ambrosia offers fine dining and cuisine in an environment where everyone feels comfortable. Bar manager Jeff Gay has added flare with his signature drinks and specialty mojitos, and owners Scott and Kara Cook have added special touches such as live music on select Saturdays. No matter where you are, you feel like a neighbor here. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11, Sun 4-9. 9211 E Montgomery in Spokane Valley. (509) 928-3222 www.ambrosiabistro.com $$-$$$ Casper Fry. Reviewed February 2013. A modern take on Southern comfort food with a local twist, located in the South Perry neighborhood. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner and a Sunday brunch in a hip space with a great bar at the back. For dinner, try some of Jama’s Fried Chicken with a classic cocktail, or the Low Country Shrimp and Grits for lunch. The maple-glazed Pork Belly is brilliant and a number of the hearty sides are vegetarian. Wednesday-Monday, 11:30 am - close. 928 S. Perry Street in Spokane. www.casperfry. com. $-$$$. Clover. Reviewed September 2012. Located a half block east of Hamilton near Gonzaga, Clover turns quality and thoughtfully-sourced ingredients into a culinary obsession with great results. Rather than focusing on the exotic, the strong bistro menu features straightforward dishes executed with an attention to details. The cocktail menu might also be the strongest in the city. The chicken bites are
the poultry equivalent of crack, the kitchen turns out a mean Reuben, and for dessert, don’t miss the Orangesicle cake. Weekend brunch. Mon-Fri, 11 am – 3 p.m. and 4:30 – 10 p.m.; Sat-Sun, 8 am – 2 p.m. and 4:30 – 10 p.m.. 913 E Sharp Ave in Spokane. (509) 487-2937. www.cloverspokane.com. $$-$$$ Downriver Grill. One of north Spokane’s neighborhood gems, Downriver Grill offers sophisticated food at affordable prices. Chef de cuisine Ryan Stoy changes the menu seasonally but certain Downriver signature items like their Gorgonzola Cheese Fries and an amazing Pork Osso Buco make the cut seaon in and season out. The Osso Buco boasts some of the most succulent, fall-off-the-bone meat we’ve ever had. Tues-Sun 11-9. 3315 W Northwest Blvd. in Spokane. (509) 323-1600. $-$$$ Herbal Essence Café. Northwest cuisine. This relaxed downtown restaurant tucked into the middle of a block on Washington serves Northwest bistro food and works hard to offer great service. The menu offers up baseball-cut sirloins, a whole stuffed Dungeness crab and a swordfish steak stuffed with pesto and baked off with a parmesan crust. Try the award-winning house salad, brilliant with sliced pears, crumbled Gorgonzola and a white truffle vinaigrette. 115 N Washington. Lunch Mon-Fri 11-2, Dinner Mon-Sat 5-close. (509) 838-4600. Lunch $-$$, dinner $$-$$$ Madeleine’s Café and Patisserie. Madeleine’s Café and Patisserie specializes in traditional French and bistro-style fare. Pop in for a morning coffee and hand crafted croissant, or take a break from shopping and try the Organic Tomato Mozzarella Tart or one of the many lunch salads, quiches and casseroles. Madeleine’s is a popular spot for weekend brunch, with made-to-order whole wheat pancakes, Croque Monsieur sandwiches and beautiful French pastries. Dinner (Thur-Sat) features rustic French dishes such as cassoulets and crepes, as well as seafood and salads. Take advantage of outside dining in warm weather or grab a street-side table for people watching. Mon-Wed 7:45 am -5 p.m., Thu-Fri 7:45 am – 10 p.m., Sat 8 am – 10 p.m., Sun 8 am – 2 p.m.. 707 West Main. (509) 624-2253. www.madeleines-spokane.com $-$$$ Maggie’s South Hill Grill. LA transplant and five year associate of Wolfgang Puck, Maggie Watkins has created a welcome addition to the South Hill neighborhood dining scene. Designed with efficiency, affordability, and family-friendliness in mind, the food is far more outstanding than the casual surroundings and low prices suggest. For comfort food, try the Chicken Pot Pie or Baked Penne and Cheese. For dinner, flat-iron steak makes a perfect choice. And Maggie’s Signature Salad will make kids of all ages actually want to eat their greens. 2808 E 29th. Mon-Fri 11-9p.m., Sat-Sun brunch (breakfast and lunch menu) 8-1p.m., Dinner 1 – 9. (509) 536-4745. $ Mizuna. While still hewing to its vegetarian and vegan origins, Mizuna has expanded its horizons to include carnivorous fare, with something to satisfy everyone, even those who don’t imagine they like
“healthy” food, making for one of the outstanding restaurants in town. The kitchen has a commitment to sourcing local, seasonable foods when possible. The Portobello Mushroom sandwich and the Seared Ahi Salad are always delectable favorites. Outside patio dining is available when the weather permits. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30, Dinner seven days 5-10. 214 N Howard. (509) 747-2004. www.mizuna.com $$-$$$ Picabu Bistro. Picabu Neighborhood Bistro offers fun, stylish, casual dining in Spokane’s lower South Hill neighborhood. The menu is creative and diverse, alternating modern favorites such as Shrimp Phad Thai or Cilantro Hummus with neverout-of-style burgers and seafood. Handmade Chicken Potstickers with ginger, cilantro, and corn are a signature dish and the singular Fire Pasta has become a weekly addiction for many. The children’s menu is a big hit with families. 901 W 14th Ave. (509) 624-2464. www.picabu-bistro.com. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $$ Santé. The Liberty Building is a perfect setting for the sophisticated French bistro food and charcuterie (in-house prepared and preserved meats) of localboy-turned-chef, Jeremy Hansen. Throw in Hansen’s passion for sourcing as much of his food locally as possible and you have a recipe for great dining. Santé serves breakfast and lunch daily off a shared brunch menu with several of the most creative egg dishes in the city (try the Shirred Eggs or the Weisswurst Blanquette). Dinner is served Thursday through Saturday off a separate menu and offers delicious food with bright flavors as well as great options for vegetarians. Gracious service and a seasonally changing menu at the draw. 404 W Main. (509) 315-4613. www.santespokane.com Daily 8 am - afternoon. Dinner, Thur – Sat, 5 p.m. close. $$-$$$ Wild Sage. Tucked into a classic 1911 brick building on 2nd and Lincoln, Wild Sage offers an intimate dining setting and memorable food with real flair. The atmosphere combines class and warmth. Executive Chef Charlie Connor presents regionally influenced Northwest cuisine using only the finest locally sourced products. Try the Yukon Taquitos, the Crisp Bacon & Blue salad or the Cioppino. Be sure to finish with a slice of the “Soon to be Famous” Coconut Cream layer cake with lilikoi sauce. This award-winning bistro is known for it’s in-house bakery and an amazing array of gluten free options. Also make a point to order something from their “scratch bar”, either with or without alcohol. They use only fresh juices and house infused flavored liquors. Dinner seven nights a week, opening at 4 p.m.. 916 W Second Ave in Spokane. (509) 4567575. www.wildsagebistro.com. $$-$$$ The Wine Cellar. Reviewed April 2011. The door up on Coeur d’Alene’ main street to this intimate basement grotto is easy to miss, but don’t. This bistro, wine bar, and live music venue embodies generosity with hearty Italian and Mediterranean fare at incredibly reasonable prices, warm and welcoming staff, and a killer space that feels like a retreat from the time pressures of life outside. Don’t miss the amazing Mac and Cheese on the appetizer menu and factor in that every entrée comes with a salad and bread. 313 E Sherman Ave in Coeur d’ Alene. Mon to Thur 4:30 – 10 p.m., Fri and Sat 4:30 to midnight. Closed Sun. (208) 6649463. www.coeurdalenewinecellar.com. $-$$.
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Frank’s Diner. A cousin to Spokane’s other railroad car diner, Knight’s Diner (and our third place winner), Frank’s has become a Spokane landmark in just over a decade. Both early 1900’s-vintage rail cars were originally obtained by the Knight brothers, Frank and Jack, during the depression, and each converted them to diners in Seattle and Spokane, respectively. Larry Brown, of Onion Bar and Grill fame, acquired the Seattle diner in 1991 and moved it to its present location, meticulously restored by well-know local restaurant restoration artisan, Pat Jeppeson. Frank’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, available all day, has all the classics. Among our favorites are the open-face turkey, roast beef and mushroom sandwiches, chicken pot pie, Joe’s Special (the venerable scramble of eggs, ground beef, spinach, onions and parmesan), and, of course, the don’t-miss-at-breakfast hash browns and silver pancakes. 1516 W. 2nd. Seven days 6-8p.m.. (509) 747-8798. 10929 N. Newport Highway, Sun-Thurs 6am-8p.m., Fri-Sat 6am-9p.m.. (509) 465-2464. $ Le Petit Chat Village Bakery. The rapid expansion of this Whitworth University neighborhood bakery and café is testament to the wonderful bread, sweet and savory croissants, and other pastries coming out of their kitchen. Le Petit Chat is a favorite hangout both for the university crowd and plenty of other Northsiders, and is developing a reputation that extends much further. They recently added some salads to the lunch menu including a Salade Nicoise with Albacore tuna. Open Mon – Fri 6:30 am – 6 p.m.; Sat 7:30 am – 3 p.m.; Sun 7:30 am – 1 p.m.. 9910 N Waikiki Rd in Spokane. (509) 468-2720. $ Little Euro. Valley fans of the Old European can rejoice. One look at the menu and you’ll see that Little Euro offers many of the same breakfast delights as it’s North Division sibling: Danish Aebelskivers, Swedish Crepes, and that mountain of breakfast on a plate they call Hungarian Goulash. Lunch also served. Open daily 6 am – 2 p.m.. 517 N Pines Rd in the Spokane Valley. (509) 891-7662. www.littleeurorestaurant.com. $-$$ Old European. Many of the recipes behind the amazing breakfast creations at the Old European arrived with Marie Mekkelsen when she emigrated from Denmark to America in 1906 at age 18, and this restaurant has remained a family affair with everything made from scratch, including Marie’s amazing Danish Aebelskievers (ball pancakes cooked in a cast iron skillet over an open flame). In addition to the original aebelskievers, Old European offers them stuffed with blueberries, sausage and havarti, or huckleberries (in season) as well. Topped with whipped cream they are a true delight. Also worthy of note is the true, freshly squeezed orange juice and the massive Hungarian Goulash with shredded potatoes, peppers, onions, ham, sausage, bacon and four eggs topped with cheddar cheese and fresh tomatoes. North: 7640 N. Division, (509) 4675987. Mon-Sat 6am-2p.m., Sun 7am-3p.m.. 1710 E Schneidmiller Ave, Post Falls. (208)777-2017. MonSat 6:30-2, Sun 7-2:30p.m.. $
Soulful Soups and Spirits. Signature Dish September 2012. Show up a lunch for love in a bowl or in the evening for a beer, a glass of wine, or something stiffer. Five to seven different soups are offered daily with a fine Tomato Basil offered anytime the doors are open. Don’t miss the hearty and wonderful beer bread, and if it is your birthday, ask about the infamous Fireball Spoon Shot. Open Mon – Thur, 11 am – 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to midnight Fri, 11 am – 2 am, Sat, 11 am – 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 2 am. Closed Sun. 117 N Howard in Spokane. (509) 459-1190. $ Stella’s. Signature Dish July 2012. Here is fun sandwich shop less than five minutes from both the courthouse and River Front Park with a local top chef (Tony Brown) turning out high-end sandwiches and culinary flights of fancy for people on a budget. Try the fresh Bahn Mi with slowroasted pork or marinated tofu, a classic turkey or roast beef, or one of Brown’s quirky ice cream sandwiches. Beer and wine and snack food are also served in a space that radiates character. Open Mon-Fri, 7 am – 8 p.m.; Sat, 7 am – 1 p.m.; Sun, 9 am – 1 p.m.. 917 West Broadway Ave in Spokane. (509) 326-6475. $
CASUAL DINING 315 Martinis and Tapas. Reviewed February 2012. Located within the historic Greenbriar Inn in Coeur d’Alene, this restaurant specializes in small plates with a global focus and well-crafted cocktails. Come sit in the intimate martini bar for happy hour beginning at 3:15 and enjoy drink and tapas specials, or share small plates or entrees along with live music on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights in the main dining room beginning at 6:00 p.m.. Expect good service, great atmosphere and an experience you won’t soon forget. Tues - Sun from 3:15 to close. 315 Wallace Ave in Coeur d’Alene. (208) 6679660. www.315martinisandtapas.com. $$-$$$. Charley’s Grill and Spirits. Just north of the Spokane River and two blocks east of the County Courthouse in Spokane, Charley’s serves up homestyle American classics and comfort food to jurors, lawyers and judges alike at lunch. The dinner crowd is more expansive than just the legal crowd. Charley’s offers homemade soups, a Steak and Spud special anytime for just over $10 and Happy Hour runs from 4 – 7 p.m. with $2.50 wells and draft domestic. The dirty martini on the drink menu is made to the specifications of W.C Fields. Saturday night Karaoke. Mon: 11 am – 9 p.m.. Tues- Fri: 11 am – 11 p.m.. Sat: 4 p.m. – 2 am. Closed Sun. 801 N Monroe in Spokane. (509) 328-8911. $-$$ Klink’s on the Lake (at Williams Lake Resort). Klink’s on the Lake, located at scenic Williams Lake Resort is destination dining at its best. From the comfortable restaurant to the secluded patio overlooking the lake, Klink’s has a lot to offer it’s dining guests. The menu hosts a variety of dishes including Chicken Marala and Jumbo Prawns, but don’t miss out on their steaks, primarily the decadent chargrilled Ribeye topped with Dungeness Crab and browned butter. Follow it up with some of their
famous Marion Berry Cobbler and you’ve created an evening to remember. Summer Hours: Tues-Fri 11-9, Sat-Sun 7am-9. Closed October-March. www. klinksresort.com (509)235-2391. $$-$$$ Palm Court Grill (at the Davenport Hotel). Recently renovated, the Palm Court Grill now offers upscale casual dining fare that highlight favorites discovered all around the world by Walt and Karen Worthy, the owners of the Davenport. Home to the original Crab Louis, named for original hotel owner Louis Davenport, the grill also serves USDA Prime beef and a fine wild salmon filet with a huckleberry champagne sauce. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily from 6 am to 9 p.m.. Reservations recommended. Private Dining room available seating up to 30 people. 10 S Post. (509) 455-8888. $$-$$$ Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar. The new Davenport Hotel Tower’s Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar will add a spice of adventure to your dining experience featuring a full menu with a variety of tasty flatbreads, small plates, salads and gourmet sandwiches. Private Dining room available seating up to 30 people. (Flatbread is oven roasted thin bread that is topped with a variety of vegetables, fresh herbs, highly flavorful cheeses and meats) 111 S Post St. (Davenport Hotel Tower lobby). Serving breakfast 6-11, Lunch 11-4, Dinner 4-10, and Late Night 10-close. 509-455-8888 $$-$$$
FINE DINING Clinkerdagger. English pub décor overlooking the Spokane River. Known for their fresh seafood, steaks, and rock salt-roasted prime rib, Clinkerdagger is a favorite eating place among locals. Their salmon filet is one of the best in the area. The Broadway Pea Salad and Blums Coffee Toffee Pie are two classics since 1974. Two cozy fireplaces make for a warm, friendly atmosphere; 621 W Mallon (in the Flour Mill). Lunch Mon-Fri 11:15-2:30, Sat 11:302:30, Dinner Mon-Thurs 4:30-9, Fri 4:30-9:30, Sat 4-9:30, Sun lounge 2-9 and dinner 3-8. (509) 3285965. Lunch $$, Dinner $$$ Masselow’s at Northern Quest. Reviewed June 2010. Named after a strong chief that was instrumental in the survival of the Kalispels, Masselow’s combines the culinary heritage of the tribe with Northwest fine dining. The restaurant features an intimate and lavishly appointed dining room just off the hotel lobby in the new wing of the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights and serves up an Elk Sirloin and Seared Scallops worth the drive. Their chocolate mousse on the dessert menu is also a show stopper. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 100 North Hayford Road in Airway Heights. (509) 242-7000. www. northernquest.com/dining/masselows. $$-$$$
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Max at Mirabeau. Signature Dish October 2012. More than the typical hotel restaurant, Max opened in 2005 as a valley destination for fine dining with an infamous menu offering 100 options. Chances are you can find something you are craving on the huge menu, but if an abundance of possibilities scares you, ask your server. We scored at dinner with the gluten-free Cashew Lime Sea Bass and the White Chocolate Mousse with Cherries Jubliee. Casual diners are welcome too breakfast, lunch or dinner. ½ priced bottles of wine on Wednesday nights. Open Mon – Thur, 6 am – 1 am, 6 am to 2 am on Fri – Sat, and Sun, 6 am – midnight. 1100 N Sullivan Road in Spokane Valley. (509) 924-9000. www. maxatmirabeau.com. $-$$$ Stacks at Steam Plant. Named for the twin smokestacks that have been a part of the downtown Spokane skyline for nearly a century, Stacks offers a full-service dining experience in a one-of-a-kind space. Unique private dining spaces include boiler rooms where the original pipes still line the walls and ceiling. Signature dishes are created from
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Italian Kitchen. Owners Bryce and Lyndsay Kerr have created a beautiful and charming décor along with exquisite cuisine, not to mention the remarkable hospitality. Known for its Calamari, Tiramisu, and Lasagna from scratch, the Italian Kitchen is as authentic as you’ll find. They were recently placed on the “Best of the Best” list, which honors the top 17 Italian restaurants in the nation. 113 N Bernard. Lunch MonFri 11-3:30, Dinner Mon-Thur 3:30-9, Fri 3:30-10, Sat 4:30-10, Sun 4:30-9. (509) 363-1210. $$ Luigi’s. Traditional Italian menu specializing in pastas, seafood, steaks and salads served in amazingly large portions. The smoked salmon lasagna has been featured in national magazines. Martinis are a must. Located close to the opera house and downtown shopping. Express service for theatergoers. 245 W Main. Sun & Mon 4-9, Tues-Thurs 11-10, Fri 11-11, Sat 4-11. (509) 624-5226. Lunch $, dinner $$
MEXICAN Rancho Viejo. Jose Rodriguez and his staff offer up traditional and familiar Mexican fare with some of the amplest portions and most caring family-friendly service in Spokane. 14201 E Sprague. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri & Sat 11-11. (509) 927-8428. $$
PUB AND LOUNGE FARE Manito Tap House. Reviewed March 2012. Manito is living into its name as a gastropub that offers high-quality dining fare to go with their 50 beers on tap. A fun pub atmosphere and friendly service make this a great hangout. Try the yam chips, the Carne Adovada, the Murphy’s Beef Boxty, or the inventive veggie burger that comes inside out,. 11 am – 11 p.m. Sun – Thu. Open until 2 am Fri – Sat. 3011 South Grand Blvd in Spokane. (509) 279-2671. www.manitotaphouse.com. $-$$ The Onion. Established in 1978, the Onion is the grand dean of gourmet burgers and casual family dining in Spokane. From the Hula burger with ham and grilled pineapple, the “Big O” with bacon and avocado, to their namesake beer-battered onion rings, The Onion pays attention to details and does more from scratch than many other restaurants aspiring to loftier appellations. 302 W. Riverside, Sun-Thurs 11-11, Fri-Sat 11am-1am. (509) 747-3852; 7522 N Division, Mon-Sun 11-11. (509) 482-6100 (Bar until midnight Sun-Thurs, Fri-Sat until 1). $-$$ Peacock Room. It is all about martinis, cold beer and great music. Known as the place to see and be seen, the Peacock Room contributes to Spokane’s vibrant downtown nightlife. Showcasing a giant stained-glass peacock ceiling, the menu features such items as giant prawntinis, open-faced crab sandwiches and gourmet onion rings. Casual attire. Private Dining room available seating up to 25 people. Mon-Thurs 11-midnight, Fri-Sat 11-1am, Sun 2-midnight. 10 S Post. (509) 455-8888. $$-$$$
Post Street Ale House. This floor to rafter renovation of the former Fugazzi space in the Hotel Lusso by Walt and Karen Worthy of the Davenport gives downtown Spokane a great English-style pub with a striking bar, twenty beers on tap, and a reasonably priced menu built around comfort food. We feel they do some of their fried food particularly well: the Halibut and Chips, the Fried Mozzarella “cubes,” and the Ale House Fried Pickles. If you are hungry, try the Guinness Braised Short Ribs served over mashed potatoes and topped with a pan gravy chunky with vegetables. 11 am – 2 am daily. N 1 Post Street. (509) 789-6900. $-$$ Steam Plant Brewing Co. & Pub. An amazing location for a brewery – under layers of catwalks and an 80’ ceiling inside the renovated steam plant. The brewery produces eleven handcrafted microbrews on-site, from their famous Double Stack Stout to several seasonal varieties. Its microbrews are also available to go in kegs and growlers. The Pub features multiple flat-screen TVs and a game room to make a night of it. The brews are complemented by signature menu items like the Coal Bunker cheese bread, smoked steelhead and beer cheese soup. 3p.m. – 10p.m. Sun-Thurs, 3p.m. – 11p.m. Fri-Sat. 159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks downtown. (509) 777-3900. www.steamplantspokane.com $$ The Swinging Doors. Opened in May of 1981, the tavern turned restaurant has been in the same family for its whole life. With 27 beers on tap and 60 television screens, The Swinging Doors is a sports fan’s paradise. On the food front, the restaurant is famous for its large portions (which can be split). Breakfast is served all day and the huge pieces of Broasted Chicken remain the most popular item on the golf-themed menu. Show up for on your birthday for a free steak dinner. Open seven days a week from 6:45 am to 2 am. 1018 West Francis in Spokane. (509) 326-6794. www. theswingingdoors.com. $-$$
SEAFOOD AND FISH Anthony’s At The Falls. A welcome addition to the local seafood scene, Anthony’s combines a spectacular view of the Spokane Falls with an unwavering commitment to fresh seafood. So much so that they operate their own fishing company for the sole purpose of supplying their restaurants. The success of this shows up in the always available, rich and flavorful seafood fettuccine and clam chowder, as well as on the fresh sheet. The four course “Sunset Dinners” served Mon-Fri from 4-6 for only $18.95 are particularly good values. 510 N Lincoln. Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30-3, Bar Menu in Lounge Mon-Sat 3-4, Dinner Mon-Thurs 4-9:30, Fri-Sat 4-10:30, Sun 3-9:30, Sunday Brunch (breakfast/lunch menu) 11-2p.m., Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-6 with half-price appetizers and drink specials. (509) 328-9009. $$-$$$
STEAK HOUSES Churchill’s Steakhouse. Reviewed April 2011. Carved into the first floor and basement of the Joel Building is this temple dedicated to dry-aged USDA Prime steaks and possibly the only ground Prime burger
in the region (it is brilliant and shows up weekly in the basement bar as a $7 special). The dining room has all the pomp and circumstance for a great celebration meal (and prices to match) while the bar below has the intimate feel of a high class club and a separate menu with a few lighter items not offered upstairs. Open daily: 4 – 9 p.m. on Sun, 4 – 10 p.m. Mon to Thur, and 4 – 11 p.m. Fri and Sat. 165 South Post in Spokane. (509) 474-9888. www. churchillssteakhouse.com $$-$$$$ Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops. April 2012 Signature Dish. Greeted with dark mahogany paneling and crisp linens, Spencer’s has been a destination for USDA Prime beef for almost 15 years. Try the signature bone-in Spencer Ribeye or pull out all the stops and order the dry-aged New York Strip. Beautiful fish and seafood are also featured and the kitchen offers a number of classic side dishes also – including a memorable au gratin hash browns laced with smoked bacon, sweet onions, and cheddar cheese. Open Mon-Thurs 11:30-10, Fri-Sat 11:30-11, Sun 11:30 - 9. 322 North Spokane Falls Court inside the Doubletree. (509) 744-2372. www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com/ spokane. $$-$$$$ Wolf Creek Lodge. The Wolf Creek Lodge is the younger city sibling of the original Wolf Lodge Inn located ten miles east of Coeur d’Alene. While the menu is far from identical, you can’t miss the similar steakhouse theme with plenty of beef options as well as the likes of as Bourbon Chicken and King Salmon. Don’t forget to order the birthday “potato” for that special occasion: Oreo ice cream rolled in cocoa powder, topped with whipped cream, and set on a plate of hot fudge. 104 S Freya, Spokane. Mon-Fri 11:30-close, Sat-Sun 4-Close. www. wolflodgespokane.com. (509) 535-8972. $$-$$$ Wolf Lodge Inn. Reviewed December 2012. It is worth the drive to experience the original Wolf Lodge just off Interstate 90 east of Coeur d’Alene. From the simply massive 24 ounce Porterhouse on down, this wonderfully ramshackle red ‘barn’ serves up classic western roadhouse food off their famous open pit grill. For the adventurous there are Rocky Mountain Oysters on the appetizer menu. Beef aside, the Idaho Rainbow trout on the menu is delicious, and don’t miss the sweet white Krebal fry bread with honey. Reservations requested. 11741 E Frontage Rd ten miles east of Coeur d’Alene. TuesFri 5-Close, Sat - Sun 4-Close. (208) 664-6665. www. wolflodgecda.com. $$-$$$
OTHER Loco Dogz. Each hot dog and sausages is designed to transport to a different spot on the globe. Two locactions currently – First Street in Cheney and Hamilton near Gonzaga – but don’t be surprised to see more soon. Great prices and great design along with house made caramel corn gives you something sweet to close out the meal. Try the authentic Chicago Dog in a fresh-baked poppy seed bun with chopped onions, Rolf’s sweet pickle relish, mustard, fresh tomato wedges, sport peppers, and celery salt. Become a fan on Facebook. www.loco-dogz. com. (509) 321-7069. $ Queen of Sheba. At Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Cuisine, dishes are served with injera, a sour Ethiopian bread used to pick up the meat and vegetable stews – no utensils required. Portions are generous, so bring your friends and order family style. Spicier dishes on the menu are cooked with berberé, a spice blend with ground red chili peppers. Try the Yebeg Kay We’t, a lamb stew cooked in a thick berberé sauce which is spicy enough to leave your lips zinging. Milder dishes include the Doro Alich’a, (chicken) and several vegetarian specialties. 11:30 am to 8 p.m., Tues-Sat and Sun 1-4 p.m.. 621 W. Mallon (Suite 426 of the Flour Mill Mall). (509) 328-3958. $-$$
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Gary Swiss (the eponymous Crazy G) set out to serve high quality “real food” (locally sourced, freshly baked and cooked to order) reminiscent of the food he remembers from his childhood. “We’re going for simple with a lot of flavor,” he says. After one bite of the Certifiable Crazy Burger (a charbroiled Angus beef burger topped with sweet onions caramelized in unsalted butter, sautéed mushrooms, luscious pastrami, thick, crispy bacon, your choice of cheese, and proprietary Crazy Sauce), it was clear that they’ve succeeded. There is nothing fast food about Crazy G’s, which is located just north of the Spokane River on Division, and the wait times reflect this. Once you’ve tasted this particular brand of crazy, though, you won’t mind waiting. Other common complaints include too much bacon on the BLT and food that’s too hot and delicious, according to Gary. Whether you walk in with an idea in your mind or you’re open to trying something new, the menu has options. At the top it reads: “We will make any sandwich your way, below is only our suggestion.”
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Whatever you do, you’ll want to try the Crazy Sauce, developed from an original recipe handed down from Gary’s wife’s grandmother who used it in the 1920s. Nearly one hundred years has only improved the flavor. If you find yourself wanting to try it at home, the sauce is available for purchase by the bottle. The customization doesn’t stop with what’s on the menu. Gary has a loyal following for his vegetarian sandwich, taking all of the elements of any other sandwich and heating it on the grill. Though you won’t find it on the menu, the vegetarian sandwich holds its own with the burgers, hot dogs, Phillies, steak and chicken offerings. Some may call Gary crazy, but we call him crazy good! Crazy G’s is located at 821 N Division Street, Spokane, and is open Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (509) 3158943, www.crazygs.com
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A perfect setting for all your business meetings. One of the most important assets offered by the Tapio Office Center is its close proximity to the Spokane business pulse. Located just off the Freya exit on interstate 90, the facility is positioned between bustling downtown Spokane and the busy Spokane Valley. Easy access to South Hill, Valley, and Downtown. Free Parking. Free Conference Room Facility. On-Site Restaurant, Lounge and Deli Service. Tenant Improvement Packages Available. On-site Building Engineer. Beautiful Landscaped Office Park.
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What What to to Drink? Drink?
Solving the Thanksgiving Day Dilemma
by David H. Heemann
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n entire book could be devoted to pairings for a Thanksgiving Day meal. On one hand there are so many great options, but on the other the meal is a complex mix of earthy fall flavors that are savory, sweet, acidic and bitter.
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The dilemma is always the same whether you are the host, family, soon to be family or an invited guest – what do you drink? Is there really one choice that can pair with cranberries, sweet potatoes and green bean casserole? If you follow a few simple rules, you can’t go wrong. The key is in the spirit of the feast itself; thanksgiving food is rustic, a celebration of the summer and fall harvest in hope that we will survive the winter. Classic cocktails are always appropriate for the start of the gathering, but not appropriate at the dinner table this day. Champagne and sparkling wines can work, but I’d save those for a pre-meal toast. I like to look to history, not of the holiday, but of the beverage – is it rustic, simple, and comfortable? For me there is no more perfect pairing than hard cider. Period. Correct, hard cider is delicate enough to compliment the main dish, but it is also bold enough to handle the sides. Nothing too sweet, you’ll want to find an off-dry American cider that is perfect as a before dinner apéritif, with appetizers, the main meal, and the classic pies. Beer is always an option. Avoid heavy beers before the meal, as you don’t want
to burn out your palate; also, no heavily hopped beers. Save the dark beers for dessert. Pumpkin Ale could be fun with the meal and dessert. Now with wine we have a few options; find one that will carry through the festivities or make it a progressive pairing with different wines at each stage of the gathering. What I suggest are wines that serve both roles – wines that work well with appetizers, the meal and dessert; although I personally prefer a nice Kentucky Bourbon with my pecan pie. For white wines, I recommend a Riesling or Gewürztraminer, but like the cider, these should be off-dry, and nothing too sweet. Another option is a new world Pinot Gris, where there is enough structure to hold-up to the gravy and sides. I like the roundness of American Pinot Gris’ from Washington and Oregon with a soft minerality. For red wines, I really like Gamay, its soft fruit flavors and balanced acid make it my first choice. I would try to find a true Gamay, and not a Beaujolais Nouveau. Other red options include new world Pinot Noir and Syrah, especially if the meal includes some wild game. Zinfandel can work, but pick the wrong
one and it will defeat the flavors of your meal. Look for youthful fruit forward red wines and stay away from heavy old world style selections as they can be too much for many of the sides and overpower the turkey. Rosé is a great and elegant option from start to finish. Look for an off-dry Rosé or for an Inland Northwest twist pick-up a bottle of an off-dry Huckleberry Rosé from one of our local wineries. The point to take away is that this is a rustic meal that needs a rustic beverage. Step away from the mainstream wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Look for other choices that aren’t too tannic, have higher acid, the fruit is forward on the palate and have a medium body. Follow this simple rule and you will find your tongue dancing in your mouth, whether the main course is roasted turkey, pheasant, ham, pork loin or even salmon - after all this is the Pacific Northwest. David Heemann is an accredited sommelier, graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, and a lawyer. You can follow David on his adventures and see what he’s cooking and drinking at the-gentleman-farmer.blogspot.com
To help you find that perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving meal we asked Total Wine & More, which recently moved into Spokane at the Northpointe Shopping Center, for some suggestions:
Hard Cider
Tieton Cider Maker’s Reserve ($9.98/16.9oz) A Washington Fruit Cider that is barrelaged for two years.
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Lauren Ashton Rosé of Sangiovese ($16.99/750ml) An elegant rosé from Washington’s Columbia Valley has hints of strawberry and melon. 92pts.
Riesling
Sawtooth Riesling ($9.99/750ml) This Idaho wine has flavors of apple and melon with hints of clove and ginger. 90pts.
Gamay
Dom Pignard Beaujolais ($9.99/750ml) This French medium-bodied wine is light and delicate, but still has plenty of acid and berry flavors. 90pts.
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