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features October 2013 V15: issue 8 (#98)

4 Near Nature, Near Hanford 0

We are near nature, nearly perfect, but near Hanford. Paul Haeder begins a two-part series, looking at the story of Hanford, and its connection to Spokane and the people who live here.

5 The Dream Giver 3

Operating out of the spotlight and the public eye, the the CCS (Community Colleges of Spokane) Foundation “is a dream giver for students in our region,” helping fulfill dreams and unlock potential in those who are seeking an education. The work the foundation does is impacting local lives on a daily basis.

1 A Timeless Feel 1 6

Contractor Randy Campbell has spent 30 years building high-end luxury homes. He’s heard decadent requests, created amazing features and left his signature perfectionism on every house. Now, he’s taken all he’s seen, learned and done over the past 30 years, and incorporated it into one incredible home.

5 BEST OF THE CITY 8

“And the award goes to...” It’s back, the 9th annual Best of the City celebration! The ballots went out in June, and our readers went to work, voting for who and what they think is the best of the best in our community. Without further adieu, here are your 2013 winners!

On the cover: KHQ news anchors, and Gold winners for best Local News Anchors, Dan Kleckner and Stephanie Vigil.Tuxedos courtesy of Tuxedo Gallery.

Flowers courtesy of Liberty Park Florist, Gold winner for best Florist. Photo by David Crary.

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contents what’s inside Editor’s Letter A-Mazing

First Look and Buzz Green Bluff’s Apple Festival ; Spokane by the Numbers; Lilacs & Lemons

What I Know San Francisco Giants Relief Pitcher, and Spokane resident, Jeremy Affeldt tells us what he knows

Naturally John Latta opens his pack

Looking Good Local goods and services to help

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Automotive

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The Scene

168

Artist Profile

170

Book Reviews

172

Datebook

181

Local Cuisine

184

Restaurant Reviews

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you look your best

Health Beat Hearts In Motion;

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EPIC; Cancer Care

Homestyles Windows & Roofing

Real Estate Multiple Offers

Business Closeups Spotlight on local businesses

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Start winterizing your car, now!

Spokane native, and dancer, Amanda (Diehl) Hulen, returns to Spokane

Artist Melissa Cole’s artwork

Books by local authors

What to put on the calendar

Touring Green Bluff’s “wet” side

Wild Sage Bistro; Stir Eatery & Lounge

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Dining Guide Where to chow down in this town

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Signature Dish

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Liquid Libations

Almond Chicken Salad Croissant

Cork or Screw? Getting closure on your wine

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Why We Live Here A picture is worth a thousand words

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Contributors Jeremy Affeldt Stephen Anthony, DO Alex Ashley Darin Burt Kate Derrick Sylvia Fountaine Paul K. Haeder Sarah Hauge David Heemann Julie Humphreys Jennifer LaRue John Latta Laurie L. Ross Dave Vahala Julia Zurcher

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Editor’s Letter

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A-Mazing

t was a beautiful Sunday afternoon, halfway through October. Fall had officially begun, but the weather was typical of the season, dancing back and forth across that line of demarcation between summer and autumn, not quite sure where it was going to land.

Though the sky was a brilliant shade of blue, absolutely void of any clouds, the air was crisp and the wind brought a slight chill with it. As I stepped out of the car, I zipped my fleece jacket and slipped a down-filled vest over it, deeming it to be the perfect balance of weight and warmth for the outing.

After paying my entrance fee and bypassing the Bratsand-Beer tent, I made my way to where my sister Shannon was standing, waving to her family and yelling last minute instructions to them as they sped off in different directions.

“Come with me,” she said, extending a piece of paper with a map printed on it, halfway between us.

We clutched the map between us, heads tilted down and leaning in, as we scanned the page, considering the different routes. After a minute Shannon lifted her head and gazed at the options in front of us. “Let’s start there,” she said swinging her arm toward an entrance marked “Route Four.” One last glance back at the map, and I agreed. Route four seemed as good as any of them. Folding the map and slipping it into my pocket, I fell into step behind Shannon, approaching the entrance to the corn maze.

“This is fun!” I said a few steps in, taken by the novelty of the corn stalks towering over us, and the fun festive fall feel in the air. I’d never been in a corn maze before; however, they had always sounded like fun and had been lingering on a somewhat formed to-do list that was floating around in the back of my mind. What better way to enjoy the outdoors and celebrate the season than to get out in nature and surround yourself – literally surround yourself – with reminders of what fall is all about: crops, abundance and nature’s bounty?

We turned left at the first corner, and then right at the second, confident of our route. This was a breeze, I thought to myself, as we walked and chatted, immersing ourselves

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further into the heart of the maze. Considering our quick clip, I estimated we’d be out of the maze before my niece, who had gone with my brother-in-law and my mom on a different route.

As we came around the next corner, I noticed the clearcut path between the stalks had narrowed a bit, lessening the ease of our navigation. We walked farther down the path and deeper into the maze. I furrowed my brow a bit as I really took in the surroundings. There were some stalks with large gaps between them, and I couldn’t tell if it was where we should turn, if it was simply nature’s spacing of the stalks, or if it was one of those sneaky paths that looped back on itself, leading you to where you started.

Shannon and I had both slowed our walk and came to a complete stop, looking around, not sure where to go. We were completely lost.

“I thought this was supposed to be easy,” I said. How could we be so lost—and how could we be lost so quickly?

I realized I had been expecting a wide, well marked path with perfect, ninety-degree corners, and solid walls that wouldn’t allow the distractions to shine through. (I realize now, that would be a hay bale maze!) I thought the path would be easy to follow, with no threat of getting sidetracked, backtracking or veering off course onto paths that lead us away from our destination and ultimate goal. I thought the journey would be an easy, enjoyable jaunt that would not take much concentration, decision-making or hard work. How did this adventure get so difficult?

Life can be just like that corn maze. We expect that it will be filled with nothing but delights and fun. In our minds, the path shouldn’t be difficult; rather, we think it will be an easy walk, with no confusion about which turns to take, which paths to avoid and when to stop and ask for help. We often naively expect the road to be straightforward, with a journey as mildly taxing as a light stroll, and goals and rewards easily achievable.

In reality, there are always roadblocks in life, confusing options and enticing yet dangerous paths that look like a good choice to travel down, when really they only lead you to dead ends. And the time it takes to find your way—oh the great amount of time! So much of our time in the maze of life is time spent wandering, struggling to find the right path and to get somewhere, sometimes not even knowing what exactly it is that we are working toward. It can feel overwhelming, as though you will be adrift forever. And then, something beautiful happens: beacons of hope and help are found.

For us, it came when we rounded a corner to find my brother-in-law, niece and mom clustered in an open clearing, consulting their own map, trying to find their way out. Together, we were able to discern the best route and we trudged forward, finally emerging victoriously from the stalks, back into the bright sunlight.

Life throws a lot at us, yet when our paths cross with those who can help us—and to whom we can offer help— when we work together, and when we persevere, there is always a path to victory. Yes, life can throw a lot at us, but when we work through it, and come out the other side, sometimes it is simply a-mazing!

readers respond what you had to say

LEGALLY SPEAKING Thank you for featuring me in the Top Lawyer’s article in Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living! There are some truly talented attorneys in this area who charge a fraction of what lawyers charge in bigger cities. Your magazine does such a good job of highlighting the best things in this area and includes some amazing photography.

You are awesome.

Deepak Malhotra, JD Via email BEST OF ANTICIPATION Dear Editor, I’m excited to see the results of the “Best Of ” poll! I use it as a “To Do” list for things to see, do, eat and drink. We have discovered some great places over the years thanks to your readers. Sometimes I disagree with who is on the top of the podium, but I always agree that all the places who get a nod are worthy of discovering. Can’t wait to read it!

Stephanie Young Via Facebook EDITOR’S ENCOURAGEMENT Blythe, I adore reading your Editor’s Letters. I didn’t always use to read them, but now it’s one of the highlights of the magazine and usually the first thing I read. You are an excellent writer and I look forward to your thoughtful articles as well. Keep up the good work. You make the magazine!

Dorothy Gessler Spokane, WA Editor’s response: Thank you Dorothy! It is always so encouraging and uplifting for any writer to receive such a compliment. I hope you continue to enjoy reading the entire magazine!

THE WHOLE PICTURE On your reader submitted photographs that you publish each month, thank you for asking the photographer to note any “manipulation” of the work. So many photographs are so significantly manipulated in Photoshop any more that they don’t resemble what was actually shot. The art of true photography gets lost without this disclosure.

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FOOD FOR THE SOUL What a touching story that was in your Local Cuisine section, about the refugees who are harvesting the fruit at local farms (Food for the Soul, September 2013).

It warmed my heart to read about the attitudes of those who are working so hard. I am impressed with their work ethic and proactive approach to working and integrating into our community. We really have a lot to be proud of when it comes to the people in our city, and I think your magazine deserves credit for the role it plays in presenting such wonderful stories.

Walter Bradley Via email CLUTTER BE GONE! I absolutely loved the house featured in the September 2013 issue (A Budget Minded House)! I loved everything about it, from the orange metal braces holding it up, to the straight sharp lines, and the surrounding setting. In the main picture on page 86, I enviously gazed at the hammock strung up in the open space below the main portion of the home. I want to be in that hammock! I think our houses can get so cluttered with knick knacks, ornate design and furnishings, and flat out just too much stuff! I admired how the homeowners of this house created such a strong look and feel in their home, and were able to do so with very little clutter. The house felt calm and serene. It made me feel like a hoarder in comparison, and inspired me to take a real look at what I have that I could clear out, and still survive.

Staci Mellwirth Via email

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Nature’s Candy Apple Festival 2013

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by Blythe Thimsen

o you remember the last time you bit into an apple so crunchy the juice splattered your cheeks, and the crunch echoed in your ears? Fruit and vegetables have long been passed off as “nature’s candy” by mothers trying to convince their children that a piece of fruit is just as good as a piece of cake. Luckily for the residents of the Inland Northwest there is a place where produce truly is as scrumptious as dessert, and that place is Green Bluff, which is hosting its annual Apple Festival, running through October 27th.

The popular Apple Festival offers a large variety of the best cooking apples, plus fresh pressed cider and other produce. There is live music, craft booths,

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First Look Apple Festival corn and straw mazes, and great food for the whole family to enjoy.

Originally, Green Bluff served local customers purchasing large amounts of fruits and vegetables for canning, jam making and preserving, for the long winter months ahead.

Small orchards were able to survive on local sales. As times changed, however, there was less of a need to purchase large quantities of produce. Women used to can their fruits and vegetables, but as women began working outside of the home, rather than purchase fresh produce for the entire winter they began relying on store bought canned goods.

As a result of the slower sales, and with an overabundance of produce on hand, numerous orchards went out of business.

Excessive, unsold fruit was often dumped over the ridge. In 1979, in an attempt to increase visitors and boost sales, the Apple Festival was launched.

The benefits of having Green Bluff such a short distance away are numerous.

Where else could you live in a city the size of Spokane and have easy access to such a unique location as Green Bluff? In addition to being able to pick your own fruit, there is the benefit of knowing where the food came from, who grew it and what was used in the growing process.

Perhaps one of the most noticeable benefits of Green Bluff is the quality of the produce and its delicious taste. There is no comparison between tree-ripened fruit and commercial produce, which is shipped and is often picked before it is ripe, resulting in harder, less flavorful food. Green Bluff is the most convenient place to get fruit directly from the farm to the table. The shorter the time between harvest and getting to the people, the better.

The cool nights and the soil are what gives the sweet flavor, meaning Green Bluff fruit is 25 to 35 percent sweeter than other areas.

The unique soil and climate conditions of Green Bluff make it ideal for supporting orchards and crops. Wells in the area do not boast large amounts of water, however, the soil, which is said to run nine to eleven feet deep, is full of nutrients and holds the moisture so well, many of the farms use dry land farming rather than irrigating.

Green Bluff truly is a treasure to be enjoyed by all. It is one of our area’s greatest resources, not only for produce but also for an example of community, neighborliness and sharing at its best. And that’s no bluff!!

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PETRA, JORDAN

Dale and Bea Shafer traveled to Petra, Jordan, and declared it to be, “Outstanding, totally awesome! The entire area is one of God’s hidden treasures.” The Shafers enjoyed Jordan and Israel with a group of alumni friends from Northwest Nazarene University—and with a copy of their Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living.

what’s

Training Ground Spokane’s Holy Yoga That half of the U.S. 395 North Spokane Corridor is completed and open for traffic Pumpkin doughnuts at Harvest House during Apple Festival

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The temporary loss of a major parking lot downtown near the convention center. The silver lining is that, with the new hotel being built in its place, there will eventually be a new parking garage. For now, we park and walk!

That it has taken 67 years for the U.S. 395 North Spokane Corridor to go from an idea (first presented in 1946) to being only halfway built, in 2013!

Smashing pumpkins – the action, not the band. Respect the pumpkins this year, please don’t smash them.

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Lilacs & Lemon s

by Vincen t Bozzi

LEMONS to political robocalls. Not sure how they decide who should be on their database, but in my case they get it wrong every single time. A politician I would never vote for calls with his or her spiel, redoubling my resolve to vote the other way. Not sure if everyone got the memo: People don’t like telemarketing.

LILACS to Spokane’s Cami Bradley, who finished

sixth on America’s Got Talent. We honestly don’t think that we’re being the least bit provincial for thinking she should have gone even higher, but in any case, she performed wonderfully, represented Spokane extremely well and will likely attain great heights in her career, if that’s her wish. We don’t forecast any twerking in her future, and we’re quite happy with that.

LEMONS to the burgeoning population of street kids downtown, and the city’s complete disability to disperse them. We don’t have all the answers, and feel compassion for the kids who may be unloved and unwanted at home, but they shouldn’t be allowed to terrorize pedestrians and harm local businesses, either. Maybe there’s a cause here that we could take on.

LILACS to all the many community

tributes and fundraisers in honor of fallen Spokane music icon, Isamu Jordan. Even in death, he’s causing great things to happen here. We met him only a few times, and found him genuine and likeable, but those he touched more deeply feel genuine loss at his untimely passing. We wish his family well, and hope that his children know that depression is a disease, and didn’t reflect one iota on his tremendous love for them.

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LILACS to all the winners in our Best of the City

survey (results included in this issue). Thank you for those who took the time to vote, and the winners who are making Spokane and Coeur d’Alene such a fulfilling place to live. LEMONS , however, to those who rudely snub the award, a small minority who take for granted that their fans, who took the trouble to write their names in the ballot, will always be there for them. Know any politicians who made the fatal mistake of taking their support for granted?

Dear Spoko-Gnome, Can you tell me any information about the program where they take the kids on the plane to the North Pole? I want to find a way to help this holiday season, and I think I remember reading a story in your magazine about the North Pole flight, but I can’t remember when the story ran.

~ L. Sherwood

Dear L. Sherwood, Yes, yes, yes, I would love to share about this program! It is called Spokane Fantasy Flight, and we wrote about it in our December 2011 issue. This program relies on the generosity of corporate sponsors, such as Alaska Airlines, and the time, talent and efforts of hundreds of volunteers. To learn more about how you can get involved, you may contact Chief Elf Bernie at nwnorthpole.org. Elf recruitment is happening now, so email quickly to see how you can help.

If I may get on my Gnome soap box, and address all of our readers: There is always a need for volunteers at the many non-profits and social service organizations in our community; however, as the holidays approach, the need for volunteers increases. I am issuing a “SpokoGnome Challenge” to see how many of us can commit to volunteering for at least one event or organization before the end of the year. From the bottom of my little gnome-heart, I ask you to please do it!

~ Spoko-Gnome

LEMONS to those who wish to keep foreigners out or make it more difficult to stay in. Just saw that Bellevue is the most diverse city in the United States, and also one of the most prosperous, with 83 different languages spoken in the schools. Diversity adds to the economy because for the most part we are welcoming in the best and the brightest from other nations. The least prosperous cities?

Those with the least diversity.

LEMONS to the stores that are rushing Christmas yet again. Yes, by the time you see this some major chains are blatantly trying to get a jump on the season. We love Christmas, but we also love fall, and don’t want to see it encroach on the loveliness of the season we’re in. Let’s enjoy things in their time rather than rushing ahead and spoiling the moment.

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Halloween by the Numbers

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50% 30 Percent of American adults who carve a pumpkin for Halloween

36 million

Rough estimate of seeds contained in each pumpkin

Number of children in the U.S. in the prime trick-or-treating age range (5-13)

of Americans decorate for Halloween

Percent of kids who claim to sort their candy stashes after trick-or-treating

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35 million

Pounds of candy the average American eats per year (that is the weight of 2,366.5 Hershey Kisses®)

*Information courtesy of History.com, Halloween by the Numbers

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21.4

Mean time in minutes that residents drive to work

48,176

Pounds of candy corn sold annually (it could be wrapped around the moon 21 times)

2.42 Average people per household

475,735

Estimated population (2012)

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Percent of people who live in their residences for more than one year Veterans living here (2011) * Information courtesy of www.communityindicators.ewu.edu

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Let your light shine! Trick-or-treaters will be drawn to your door when you line your walkways and windows with these festive lanterns. Large owl and bat motif plastic lanterns are durable for use year after year, and bring a magical look to the season.

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It seems unfair that kids get all the candy at Halloween. We may not get to trick-or-treat, but we still deserve a treat! What says fall more than a crisp juicy Granny Smith apple, dipped in hot, thick caramel, made from scratch? Some may stop there, but if you’re feeling especially tricky, have that caramel apple rolled in tasty toppings to complete your old fashioned treat. It is so good, it is scary!

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Halloween Fall is in the air, and Halloween is just around the corner. Get into the spirit of the season with some fun and festive ideas from local retailers (all stores have a local as well as on-line presence). It’s no trick; whether you are dressing up your house, yourself or your taste buds, these items are treats.

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Jack-OLantern Kid Apron Kids will love cooking up tricks and treats in this Halloween apron, the perfect costume for baking ghoulish goodies or carving kooky pumpkins. In vivid orange with a grinning jack-o-lantern face appliqued in black felt, the durable cotton twill will be a festive favorite for many Halloweens to come. Finished with an adjustable Velcro-secured neckband and a roomy front pocket. Machine-wash.

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experience You may have heard about the midnight showings at the Garland Theater of movies like ==. Maybe friends told you about the water pistols, flying pieces of toast or crowds of moviegoers doing the “Time Warp.” The audience enthusiasm for midnight showings at the Garland Theater is contagious, and even if the movie showing is past your usual bedtime, you’ll leave the theater an official “Creature of the Night.”

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Dorothy only wishes she had shoes and accessories as great as the ones at The Ruby Slipper. Carefully curated by the store’s owner during her travels, the shoes on display are whimsical pieces that are sure to garner compliments any time you wear them. Locally made accessories including leg warmers and handbags will pull together a one of a kind outfit. There’s no place like the Ruby Slipper.

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Celebrations Sweet Boutique is sweet as sugar. Proudly family owned and operated, this bakery has established itself as frontrunner in Spokane. From the beautiful custom wedding cakes to addictive cupcakes, they deliver baked goods as they should be: colorful, delicious and made with love. Their storefront is easy to find, just look for the pink candy striped exterior.

The Garland District is a colorful patchwork of long-loved institutions and popular new businesses. Known for the annual Garland Street Fair, this neighborhood is committed to supporting its community and vendors. It also has a charming sense of humor: keep an eye out for the unusual sidewalk benches and references to The Wizard of Oz.

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What I Know jeremy affeldt

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Jeremy Affeldt

S p o k a n e n a t i v e a n d r e l i e f p i t ch e r f o r the San Francisco Giants photo courtesy of San Francisco Giants

To serve a community, put down roots. If you want to serve a community, you’ve got to know its heartbeat. My dad was in the military, so we moved around a lot when I was young. We’ve been in Spokane for 16 years now, and I went to Northwest Christian High School where I met my wife Larisa. Her family is deeply rooted in the Inland Northwest. Her father Mark, owner of Walker’s Furniture, has his headquarters in Spokane, and his father, an architect, was also a big part of this community. Mark has shown me the importance of putting down roots. Becoming rooted in a community is how you grow close to people and learn their needs. I really love this area and its people, and when there is a need, I love finding ways to help.

Use your success to help others succeed. Winning two World Series with the San Francisco Giants has created opportunities for me to speak and teach that I might not otherwise have had. But I don’t believe that these opportunities have come along just so I can gloat and wear my championship rings and say, “Look what I’ve done!” Baseball is what I do, but it’s not who I am. I don’t want to be a baseball player who thinks that everything is all about me. I want to be a servant to my family and to my community. I want to love my neighbor as myself. Essentially, I want to be a humanitarian who plays baseball. I don’t believe I can love my community or understand the needs of others if I’m all about what I do for a living. My success isn’t for me alone. It allows me to help others succeed. It allows me to influence other people and provide opportunities for other people to become great. To me, that’s true success. You will find your fulfillment when you can help other people succeed.

There is a purpose for every soul. I’ve been active with Larkin Street Youth Services in San Francisco for a few years now. Life has not been fair to these kids. They’ve experienced so much injustice. They’ve been rejected and cast off. People look at them and see bad seeds, or they just think of them as poverty statistics. So many people don’t even want to touch them.

But I look at them and I see the exact opposite. I see so much purpose when I look at them. I tell them, “What you do, that’s hope. All these injustices have taken place for you, but you still have the purpose to become somebody great. That’s hope! That shows me that there’s a lot to live for.”

As long as your heart is beating, you have purpose. No matter what hand you’ve been dealt in life, as long as your heart is beating, there is a destiny for you. That’s how I look at people. I truly feel blessed to spend time with these kids. I get to remind them that they have a purpose and because of that, people can look at them and feel hope. They are not the picture of poverty. They are not the picture of a disgusting life or a bad hand dealt. They are a picture of hope. That’s why I hang out with them. That’s why I serve the community in areas that are experiencing poverty. I feel a need to help people in poverty.

I just want to continue stirring them to become people of influence. I think of this as the “purpose mentality.” There is a purpose for every soul.

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There is a difference between compassion and justice. I started my youth organization, Generation Alive, with the understanding that we would center our work in Spokane and then allow our influence to reach into communities beyond the Spokane area. We have serviceoriented initiatives in Spokane like homeless shelters and the Union Gospel Mission, and they are doing a lot of great things. I didn’t want to simply start another similar organization. I wanted to start a movement that would bring awareness to young people. I wanted to help them understand the difference between compassion and justice. Compassion sees someone who needs help and says, “Man, that’s so sad.” Justice says, “Let’s do something about it.” We can show young people that they can do justice themselves. They don’t have to wait on people who are older and more established, with houses, families and careers. Young people themselves can influence their community and their world.

The voices of young people have power. I want young people to come alive! They have voices of power! The clothes designers listen to them. The food distributors listen to them. Plenty of industries watch teenagers to see what they wear, what they eat and what sports they play.

The consumer industry listens and creates businesses based on young people’s choices and preferences, generating huge returns. So I don’t tell young people that they don’t have influence. It would be a lie! I want young people to express themselves, and I want them to do it loudly, but I want them to do it the right way. I want them to express themselves with purpose, by serving their neighbor. I want them to find out what it’s like to have an impact by serving their neighbor for no other reason than love. When they have a purpose in what they’re doing, they will have true joy and passion. That’s basically what Generation Alive was created to do. If you need us, we won’t ignore you. We’ll help you. We love you.

No man shall live for himself. I have a motto in my family that no man shall live for himself. I want my sons to understand that. Your long-lasting, eternal joy will not come from job success. That joy is fleeting. The joy you seek is the joy that will sustain you in life’s valleys and encourage you to push on through. The mountaintops are going to be there in life. Those moments will come. But it is in the valleys that you will learn the most. The valleys will have the greatest influence on your life. The valleys test character. They teach you who you truly are. So seek the joy that is reliable and sustaining. Seek the joy that lets you smile on mountaintops and in valleys. It’s the joy that comes from knowing that you don’t live for yourself. Be aware of the people around you. How can you create opportunities for them? How can you help them? How can you help raise them to new levels in life? I’ve learned from God that no man shall live for himself. Love your neighbor as yourself.

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Metro talk Hanford

Near Nature, Nearly Perfect

But, Near Hanford

“There are over 40 miles of unlined trenches with radioactive and chemical wastes - picture I-90 as a trench 50 feet deep filled with radioactive wastes from Spokane to Ritzville, or I-5 from Seattle to Marysville. Then picture your federal government refusing to do anything to clean it up.” — Gerry Pollet, JD; executive director, Heart of America Northwest

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by Paul K. Haeder

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photos courtesy of Department of Energy

he Hanford story is a puzzle, and the connection to Spokane is both ironic and scary in many ways. Part two of this series will look more closely at the “hot” milk connection to Spokane, the spikes in birth defects and miscarriages in our own River City, and the overall deception government and contractors deploy when working in secrecy.

Ironically, there are so many leaks and messed up mitigation angles to the Hanford story that all the science and all the spin can’t do what needs to be done – clean up the spills from old era tanks, stop the flow of radioactive muck to the Columbia and remove and contain the waste, some of which has a half life of thousands of years.

As a dovetail to the question, “How does this all affect Spokane,” well, there are declassified top secret documents, whistleblowers, historians, environmental legal eagles, good old boys and gals, and writers like Kate Brown who just published Plutopia: Nuclear Families in Atomic Cities and the Great Soviet and American Plutonium Disasters all of whom answer that question “big time . . . Hanford’s already affected people living in Spokane . . . could be the mother of all nuclear accidents, if. . . .”

This is no big “if ” – one of those tanks could heat up, boil, build up hydrogen gas, and, bam, a very big explosion, and nuclear clouds like those hitting Fukushima, Japan. I’m hearing this from scientists and activists alike. Then there is the 1940s facility with an Olympic-sized capped pool with 120 million Curies of strontium and cesium. Chilled water is fed to the pool, every one or two hours. That’s 660,000 gallons of cold water that has to be continually circulated. Any delay longer than a few hours could unleash hell, through a process called hydrolysis. Boiling water and hydrogen in the water that burns.

“This is a little told story, and there is no back-up,” says Hanford clean-up activist, Tom Carpenter. “This could be an irreversible catastrophe. Worse than Chernobyl.” So why should Spokane care about Hanford?

Cleaning Up: A numbers game That caveat about finding the story can get bogged down in the numbers game, and the wonky stuff of scientists, agencies and special interest groups. Yet, the leaking tanks are part of the story, that is, part of the 53 million gallons of nuclear waste and chemicals stored at Hanford.

This has already topped over a $100 billion for clean-up efforts, and that might be a drop in the proverbial bucket since up to 200 square miles of aquifer may have been contaminated, the Columbia River is receiving leakage, and yet only two percent of the radioactivity at Hanford has been contained.

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Metro talk Hanford Design Excellence

A history of tribes, farmers, workers, downwinders and the powerful push to make Tri-Cities a community rising from the ashes of WW II, the Cold War and a atomic mess now called, “The Hanford Clean-up.”

“We have a moral responsibility for our generation and past generations, but we have a duty to future generations to clean up this mess,” says Carpenter, director of Hanford Challenge who has been in the proverbial trenches working on the Hanford mess for three decades.

Part of Carpenter’s marching orders include four main moral imperatives and mitigation strategies to carry out this mission: 1. Making sure an attitude of safety permeates the company bosses, Department of Energy managers, and leaders within the Washington State Department of Ecology for the cleanup.

The red line? “No further release of current inventories,” says Carpenter.

2. Developing real tank monitoring and transparency and reporting on these tanks, some of which date back to the 1940s, and many of which are newer but “failed on the very first day of operation because hot waste cracked the tanks at the water level,” says Carpenter.

3. Build new tanks, which means appropriating the money immediately, while another boondoggle, a waste treatment plan, gets on track, maybe by 2022 or more like 2030. “The DOE has to get their heads out of their butt,” says Carpenter. “We are in crisis mode and this urgency is about protecting the public’s health and safety.”

4. Fix or replace the waste treatment plant, which is a facility that has to process radioactive waste by using glassification, putting the slag and muck in molten glass and then trucking it away.

“We need a band aid until that goes on-line – that band aid is new tanks,” he says. “Then, we have to remove the waste, get it treated and then send it to a deep repository – inside geologic granite and dry.”

Back to the Future – Ground Truthing The good fight, for Tom Bailie, is a neverending story. Ironically, when he was a child in Mesa, Washington (downwind of Hanford) his elementary class took a field trip. “They had this museum in Richland. Pure propaganda for Hanford, but still, as a kid, here I was playing with this cool marble machine they had. We got these fantastic cat eyes, and inside each one was plutonium. ‘Here’s how we are going to contain any of the radioactive waste, kiddos,’ they said.

Ha, that was 1961 and they were telling us kids that all that waste was taken care of. Fiftytwo years later, where’s that waste processing glassification plant?”

When asked what the word “Hanford” means to him, he is blunt: “Hanford has consumed my life. It is a dreadful subject to me,” he says.

We are talking about mutations – in sheep, cattle, and people. We are also talking about scientists and G-men following local Boy Scout troops and going into hospital wards shadowing. What my Journalism 101 classes

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always told me to do – follow the people for the real story, whether it’s about corruption in city hall, on the police force, in the corporation.

Gonzaga University’s special collections holds some 3,000 medical records from people treated for radiation exposure from those gas releases in Richland – called the Hanford Health Information Network.

The downwinders’ story is a huge one, maybe involving hundreds of thousands, many long gone from the area, and many too old and sick to remember, and still many more dead. Many downwinders – who received that Iodine-131 in a massive release of vapors at Hanford –live and work in Eastern Washington.

People like Bailie and Trisha Thompson Pritikin are not conspiracy nuts, to be sure.

Her parents worked at Hanford, her dad being an engineer during the Cold War, helping the project to produce twice the amount of plutonium that ended up in 70,000 warheads.

Her mom, dad and others in her family died of cancers. She is piping hot mad, because “the downwinders have been completely left out of the story of Hanford,” she says. The so-called commemoration in Richland and tours of some of the buildings throughout the month of October do not include downwinders.

“No panel, no presenter, nothing.”

Thompson Pritikin is fighting to change that, even petitioning Gerry Pollet, representative from the 46th district.

“We bear the scars,” Thompson Pritikin says.

She has a souvenir of the plutonium project, something known as “the Hanford necklace” – the neck scars from a thyroidectomy. As many as two million people may have been exposed to radiation released from Manhattan Project and Cold War plutonium-making operations at Hanford. The biggest releases occurred during start-up in 1944-45, but continued until 1972.

Go back 70 years to Eastern Washington along the Columbia River, called the Mid-Columbia Valley: small farms and communities like White Bluffs, Richland and Hanford, and down the way towns like Mesa, where Bailie grew up and worked as a dry land farmer, or Prosser.

Go back to the 1800s and you see a land exclusively made up of Yakama, Nez Perce, Umatilla, Cayuse, and Walla Walla people.

Eminent Domain and Fat Man “When I think of Hanford and this 70th anniversary, I think of the feeling of annoyance,” says Bailie, a 61-year-old lifelong resident of Mesa. He’s been sort of the X-Files sleuth/ town crier/ whistleblower all bundled up as a guy who has seen uncles die of cancer, sisters who’ve had breasts removed, and a litany of others who have died early and suffered long because of the release of nuclear isotopes into the atmosphere.

Think of Don Quixote thrashing at windmills, and you get a sense of Bailie’s effort to right the wrongs around massive leaks of radioactive steam or vapors into the air,

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Metro talk Hanford

Hanford -- From Nagasaki to Fourth-Generation Spokanites As They Get Sick, Age, and Die, Will Downwinders Tell The Story of Nuclear Dread downwind from where the nuclear reactor and plutonium generating facility are.

The story of Hanford is bigger and more expansive than the version the Richland Chamber of Commerce is selling for the October 2013 celebration and tours. In a nutshell, the history is World War Two, Robert Oppenheimer, eggheads and military strategists and large companies wanting access to a lot of water (Columbia River), a large swath of deserted (sic) land and workers coming in to help with the war effort, later to assist the Cold War programs.

For WSU historian Bob Bauman, his interviews of pre-1943 Hanford residents have produced a quintessential picture of the west – small towns with people just getting by but with a sense of community pitching in with irrigation projects, barn building, general neighborly farm help.

“I see a common story of a sense of loss,” says Bauman, who is working on this oral history project with others like Northwest Public Television to capture rural western towns for future generations and current researchers to hear these “unique stories and perspectives on history.” He’s also interviewing “the early workers” of Hanford.

The federal government entered onto the scene in 1943, made offers to buy out farmers, and then, the unfettered rush to build reactors to create plutonium commenced —first for the bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Fat Man, then the Cold War nuclear arsenal.

There are 83-year-olds talking about having that displaced feeling, Bauman points out. Land prices in the Tri-Cities area went out the roof when all those evicted farmers got low federal “buyouts” and wanted land to continue with their traditional work as farmers and ranchers. That’s an area around 670 square miles cordoned off, so to speak, for the deep, dark secrets of Atoms for Peace.

Many farmers left, or never farmed again, populating the Tri-Cities.

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determine the extent of the threat posed by Hanford’s radioactive and toxic legacy,” says Carpenter. The organization with which he works, Hanford Challenge, is an organization that has been trying, through public outreach, legislation, lobbying, education and litigation, to clean up the mess that Bailie considers not just a by-product of unintended consequences.

“I feel screwed by my government for what I consider to be a giant human guinea pig experiment, done deliberately. Look it up, Radiation Warfare Project. It’s still top secret,” Bailie tells me.

For 70 years, the Hanford Nuclear Reservation has been releasing radioactive contaminates into the water, air and soil.

You Come With the Story I came out to Spokane-Eastern Washington in 2001, from the frames of living and working in El Paso and years reporting along the U.S.-Mexico border and deep within Mexico and Central America. I wrote stories for newspapers and magazines on the militarization of the border, the so-called drug war and then environmental and cultural degradation along the border. Think twin plants – U.S. and foreign outfits setting up shop in Juarez and all along the 2,000mile border. Cheap labor in the hundreds of thousands. No labor unions. Zero environmental regulation. Graft, corruption, economic and ecological nightmares.

I left El Paso when the stories about newborns birthed without skulls, or faces all scrunched up and unrecognizable as human, and the strange autoimmune illnesses hitting adults and premature deaths of young male adults were becoming regular front-page news “items.”

The Hueco-Mesilla Bloson aquifer had been drawn down, underground water serving millions of people in dozens of cities and towns. New York sewage sludge was being sent west on boxcars and spread all along open range near El Paso.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had set up shop in El

Paso and across the international border to study birth defects and human microbiologic anomalies not seen before.

Spokane, in the Evergreen state, nestled in the low population Inland Empire, well, this place was going to be a dream come true, environmentally and health-wise.

Not so, I found out shortly after settling in May 2001.

“My wife’s extended family – and that’s a huge group, over a hundred – well, almost all the women have had their thyroids taken out by age 30,” says Grey Owl, a Cheyenne living in Kamiah, Idaho, and married to Martha, a Nez Perce, and a direct descendent of Looking Glass, the war chief under Chief Joseph. “And hysterectomies at age 20, 25!”

The spiritual healer Grey Owl was talking about Indians living along the Columbia, within the wind currents and aquifer zones of Hanford releasing those particles that are so unlovingly called radioactive by-products of the plutonium production machine, generally, radionuclides: Strontium-90, uranium, and tritium, thorium, iodine-131.

I was writing a story on camas digging and modern ties around cultural connections to tribe and land. I was hearing stories of fish, roots and berries eaten, ancient food that turned out to be “hot,” full of radioactive particles. Soon, I ran into people all over the Palouse and throughout the Inland Northwest suffering all sorts of maladies: multiple sclerosis, thyroid and breast cancers, autoimmune diseases and a plethora of other problems.

The proverbial tip of the iceberg: Hanford.

“Spokane was hit hard with airborne releases from the 1940s to 1960s, and is downwind if there is an accident in the future,” says Gerry Pollet, working on holding accountable all the actors in the Hanford mess and protecting the least powerful stakeholders in the story – you and I, past and future generations. “However, while the legacy is primarily from plutonium production for bombs, one can’t ignore that it is also home to the one operating commercial nuclear reactor in the Northwest, which is of same design as the Fukushima reactors.

The Spent Fuel pool is above the reactor - a dangerous configuration.” (Part two of this article will appear next month.)

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Photography and Story by John Latta

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Fall can be so peaceful.

On a crystalline sunny fall day in the mountains one may clear one’s mind and take in the beauty of the natural world. Perhaps the best way to experience the mountains is by backpacking. Unlike day hikers, backpackers have time to experience the best parts of the day, sunrise and sunset. Backpackers also may enjoy a night sky away from the light pollution of cities.

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Mortar Lake, St. Mary’s Alpine Provincial Park, British Columbia, September 2012

October may be a little late in the year for backpacking; however, during the first two weeks of the month in some years, there may be good weather for being outdoors. This article might get you thinking about next year.

Currently there are a few different philosophies about backpacking. Ultralight backpacking is pretty trendy right now.

Ultralight backpackers obsess about carrying as little weight as possible. Ultralight gear in some cases may cost more than regular backpacking gear since one is paying for expensive lightweight materials.

I’ve been backpacking for 40 years. When I started backpacking in the 1970s, there was no “ultralight” craze. Back then the idea was, as it is now, to carry only what is needed. Forty years ago, the gear that was available for backpackers was very light weight in comparison to what had been available even ten years earlier in the 1960s. This was largely due to the use of materials that included aluminum and plastic as well as light weight synthetic nylon and other fabrics rather than cotton and wool.

My backpack, when loaded, is heavy by ultralight standards; however, I backpack a lot and have grown used to lugging it up the trail, and the gear I carry allows me to comfortably experience the mountains come sun, storm, rain or snow. Here’s what’s in my

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pack: A three-and-a-half season, two-person tent, that allows me and another to safely and comfortably camp in all but the most severe winter weather. A 4 mil visqueen ground sheet helps to protect the floor of the tent from dirt, tears and punctures. My tent along with fly, poles, stakes and groundsheet weighs around seven pounds.

My sleeping bag is a three-season down bag made in the USA

by Western Mountaineering. When my wife Diane joins me our bags can be zipped together. I carry a Therm-a-Rest inflatable 2/3- length sleeping pad and a 3/4- length blue closed cell foam sleeping pad. The two, when stacked, provide me with a comfortable cushion as well as adequate insulation even when I camp on snow. The Therm-a-Rest fits in a small stuff sack when folded and rolled. It is carried along with the tent and my sleeping bag inside my pack. The foam pad is carried in a roll on the back of my pack.

Three lengths of parachute cord and a mini carabineer are used for hanging food. The lengths that I carry have always worked when the only way to hang food is between two trees, which is common in deciduous forests and near tree line in the mountains.

A space blanket is used to cover packs at camp when it rains or snows. It is also used to stack gear on while packing and unpacking

at camp. When folded, the space blanket works as a convenient cushion and insulation for sitting during meals.

In addition to a one liter water bottle, two and a half liter and six liter Platypus collapsible plastic water containers are carried.

The larger Platypus is used to collect water at the source, allowing me to comfortably filter drinking water in camp or on a durable surface away from the stream or lake shore rather than having to balance precariously on fragile vegetation. An MSR Sweetwater filter is my drinking water filter. The small Platypus is used for drinking water in camp.

My reliable MSR Whisperlite stove is used for cooking. It burns white gas, which is carried in an MSR fuel bottle. An 11 oz. bottle works well for up to four nights when I am by myself and don’t need to melt snow for water. A larger bottle is used for longer trips and when backpacking with another person. The minimum cook kit that I carry is a lightweight stainless steel pot and lid, a bowl, cup and spoon. A few sheets of paper towels are carried for cleaning dishes.

During the spring and summer I wear nylon hiking pants with legs that can be zipped off. In the fall I wear pants made of Schoeller fabric. A long sleeve sun shirt is carried; my favorite is a white Columbia Sportswear Titanium. The shirt and pants protect

me from the sun and bugs. A foldable wide brim hat is a must to keep the sun off the head. I generally wear a cotton T-shirt. I always carry a bandana, which has many uses including wearing under my hat for extra sun and bug protection, first aid, as a towel or washcloth, wiping off sweat, and blowing one’s nose. For my extra clothing I always pack or wear a thermal underwear top and bottom (either Patagonia Capiline or Merino wool depending upon the season) and a fleece pullover. A warm stocking cap and fleece gloves are packed on all trips for cold days and nights.

During fall I add a down jacket to my pack.

A water repellent parka and pants are carried for rain and wind protection. When the forecast looks wet or for longer trips a nylon rain poncho is also carried. The poncho also covers my pack when I wear it and when not being worn the poncho may also be used as a tarp. Sometimes wet conditions dictate the use of gaiters -- nylon leggings that keep water and snow from getting in the boots. Speaking of boots, I prefer water proof ankle topping leather Vibram sole hiking boots over low cut lightweight shoes. These help keep my feet dry, warm and protect my toes from stubs and ankles from sprains. They also give me secure footing when hiking on snow and rocks. There’s also an extra pair of dry socks in my pack.

Rampart Lakes, Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington, October 2010

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Smokey Morning, St. Mary’s Alpine Provincial Park, British Columbia, September 2012

Other items that you will find in my pack: toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, a bit of duct tape, toilet paper, hand sanitizer packets, map, compass, whistle, headlamp, extra batteries, small first aid kit, pocket knife, sun protection crème, lip balm, insect repellent, sunglasses and at least three Bic lighters stashed in various places. When hiking in grizzly country pepper spray is a necessity and carried in a handy location on my pack’s hip belt.

More and more my aging knees appreciate it when I use trekking poles.

Food is carried in my pack in stuff sacks that can be easily hung.

The main part of the dinners is freeze dried food. Mary Jane’s Farm organic backpacking entrees aren’t freeze dried but they taste great.

In any case, instant food requires that one need only to boil water to prepare it. Breakfast includes instant oatmeal and dried fruit.

Lunch food consist of nuts, cheese, dried fruit, jerky and energy bars.

I don’t know exactly how much my backpack weighs, but I’d estimate that my backpack, including food for a one or two night trip, weighs about 35 to 40 pounds. In addition to being able to enjoy the mountains, I backpack to be able to photograph wilderness landscapes and nature. My camera gear and tripod add another 15 to 20 pounds to my load. It can be a lot of work, but to

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be able to photograph the wild areas that we are so blessed with in our region, it’s well worth the effort.

For more information on backpacking, one of the most popular books =========is The Backpacker’s Handbook by Chris Townsend, which is now in the 4th edition. A great web resource for leave no trace principles is LNT.org. Remember, leave it better than you found it and pack it out if you packed it in. Enjoy!

John Latta photographs and writes about the beautiful outdoors in every other issue of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living. To see more of John’s photography or purchase a print of a photo in this article, visit his website www.lattaphoto.com.

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The Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation

by Alex Ashley

“Education is the most powerful weapon, which you can use to change the world,” Nelson Mandela, the former South African president, once said.

Maybe the man has a point.

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fter all, the words ring true; education, however it is attained or administered, has always given impetus to success in communities round the world. But the truth of those words is more clearly defined when broken down and analyzed in our own communities, and in the individuals who make up those communities.

Fulfilling Dreams, Unlocking Potential

“As board members, with our own life and career experiences, we realize that education was a fundamental part of our own success,” says Spokane resident, Scott Ewing. Ewing also happens to serve as the board president for the CCS Foundation, which exists to support the Community Colleges of Spokane, along with its students and faculty. The board Ewing speaks of is the Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) Foundation’s Board of Directors—a 28-member team of 28 volunteer community leaders who freely give of their time to keep the Foundation functional and moving forward. The CCS Foundation operates on three words, which serve as the Foundation’s official mantra: “Inspire. Enrich. Uplift.”

“The CCS Foundation is a ‘dreamgiver’ for students in our region,” says Foundation Chancellor Christine Johnson, PhD. “It helps fulfill dreams, unlocks

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potential and serves as a catalyst for the community’s civic investment in the future,” she continues. “It’s value-led and mission-driven; its clarity of purpose is combined with the passion of generous civic and business leaders who believe in the students and their capacity to make a contribution to their families, our community and indeed our nation.”

When Ewing and Johnson sing such praises about the Foundation they work so hard for, they are tooting the horn of a program that deserves it. The CCS Foundation is a marvelous regional

Brothers Samvel and Mikael Grigoryan program that has yielded astonishing fruitage from their efforts from day one, which for CCS Foundation was in 1972.

“The Foundation has, first and foremost, established the development of human capital as a priority, building skill and intellectual capital in a wide variety of fields—future scholars, workers, business leaders and good citizens that will build on the work done to date and develop capacity in fields of the future,” says Johnson. “The Foundation’s legacy is the value for stewardship and civic capacity that spans generations and strengthens the vitality of every community in our region.”

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The Dollar Amount

Among the accomplishments of the CCS Foundation is their efforts to give deserving students a financial “leg up” in the world of higher education, helping them forge the river of economic hardship to arrive safely on the sandy beaches of dreams realized.

“There are over 36,000 students annually that attend Spokane Community Colleges, and many of our students are in need of financial aid to support their educational efforts, especially since tuition rates have increased significantly,” explains Ewing.

The CCS Foundation has shown itself to be very proactive in opening up opportunities to provide education, building a base of vital resources for students. During the last five years, they have provided 6,857 students with over $2,000,000 in scholarships; that is an average of $400,000 given to over 1,000 students annually.

A comprehensive collection of well over 100 scholarships are offered through the CCS Foundation, for prospective recipients of all walks of life, and with many different goals. For example, the “Janice and Bruce Campbell Memorial Scholarship,” dedicated to helping “single mothers working toward a college or nontraditional degree,” or, the “Daybreak-Spokane Scholarship,” a needbased scholarship dedicated to helping students who are successfully involved in a recovery program. Then, too, there are many others with a more general focus. The list of scholarships available to students at any given time is pages long, each one with the students’ needs in mind.

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Eating, Drinking and Golfing for Scholarships

Every spring, the Community Colleges of Spokane Athletic department hosts a golf tournament on behalf of the CCS Foundation, known as the Bigfoot Golf Classic. This year was the 10th Annual Golf Classic, held on June 14th at the Downriver Golf Course. One hundred forty-four golfers step onto the course to ‘golf for scholarships,’ so to speak, raising money to support Community Colleges of Spokane. Players pay $125 per person to participate, which includes cart and green fees, a tee prize, a barbecue dinner and a golf starter kit for each player. Funds raised are used to support CCS athletic programs.

Since the first Bigfoot Golf Classic in 2004, over $200,000 has been raised.

The Foundation also holds an annual “Wine and Gourmet Gala”; students from the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy work alongside extremely skilled, professional chefs to prepare an impressive, fourcourse meal, paired with only the best regional wines from the evening’s VIP guest wine maker. A silent and live auction are held, giving attendees the chance to take home their favorite items, all the while supporting the Spokane Community College Hospitality Management department, and the CCS Foundation.

This year, the Gala event earned over $50,000.

Touching the Future

Another triumph of the CCS Foundation is their “Touch the Future House,” a project the Foundation undertook in 1996. The CCS Foundation underwrites construction expenses through cash and in-kind contributions from the private sector. Spokane Community College students in architectural technology, carpentry, HVAC/sheet metal and landscape/horticultural technology design and construct a residential home as part of their curriculum. A committee of community volunteers oversees the project from start to finish. Later, the home is put on the public market and sold; the proceeds are used to fund scholarships for students, and to benefit Community College programs that participate in the “Touch the Future House” project.

In the 17 years the program has been in place, the outcome has been incredible.

Twelve houses have been completed to date, with 750 students participating. It has also garnered the generous support of communityminded donors, who have given freely of their funds, supplies and services to make the program a winning success.

As a result, 345 “Touch the Future” scholarships have been awarded, with nearly $700,000 raised, including over $400,000 for the “Touch the Future” scholarship fund, and over $200,000 for Spokane Community College career and technical programs involved with the construction projects.

Johnson notes such results from the Foundation’s efforts, and draws an obvious conclusion: “The Foundation’s commitment and ‘call for action’ to build the region’s talent and economic competitiveness is both inspiring and transformational. It’s a winning investment in the future of the Inland Northwest and the entire state.”

“As a Foundation, we support education for students in need that is forever life changing,” adds Ewing. “Every year we hear the testimonies from student scholarship recipients, sharing how their lives were positively impacted. It is personally gratifying to help other people and support education, which was important to my own life and career. Those students do have an impact in our community.”

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Using Education to Overcome Poverty

Samvel and Mikael Grigoryan, for example, came to the United States as refugees from Armenia in 2009. Samvel is nearly 40, and his brother is 34.

“As a third-generation refugee,” Samvel says, “I do not want our children to suffer as my parents and grandparents did. I believe that we are now in the right country to receive the right education.”

A quick read of his scholarship application will reveal a man who has not had it easy in this world, and wants control of what turns his life will take.

He describes what he calls “a complex web of

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difficulties” he has had to overcome in order to achieve his goals to receive an education.

“Our family income is low, so we are constantly experiencing a shortage of resourses. I cannot buy needed educational resources, such as internet at my home, or books for college.” In a touching note on his application, he explains to the CCS Foundation: “I seek your support.”

He does not, however, expect a handout. He plans to give back, and to earn the support he so badly needs. “We are ready to do everything that is possible to prosper and protect the United States,” he says. “We want to be a positive contribution to the United States, that [which] allows us to come and live here. We are thankful to those who are helping our dreams come true.”

“I think one of the greatest achievements in medicine,” says Samvel, “is anesthesiology… the birth of our third child happened in a Spokane hospital where anesthesiologists administered an epidural to lessen the pain of childbirth.”

The experience had an impact on the direction of Samvel’s entire education. “I was present at the birth of our baby, and I tell you that the labor without pain was fantastic.”

It was an experience that led Samvel to set goals for his education. He plans to obtain his Associate of Arts degree in nursing at Spokane Community College. Then, he’ll proceed to Washington State University to get his Bachelor Degree in Nursing. But his plans don’t stop there. “After receiving my Bachelor’s degree and fulfilling my two years’ field experience, I am planning to continue my education to become an Anesthesiologist Assistant.”

So far, Samvel’s perfect recipe, of equal parts determination, humility and gratitude, has served him well. He is a participant in American Honors College, a new, competitive Honors College that is offered in partnership with select community colleges; only the very best students actually qualify.

“Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for junior and senior-level coursework at the best colleges and universities in the country,” notes the program’s official website.

“At the conclusion of the two-year program, students will earn an Associate’s degree with Honors and will have the opportunity to apply for transfer to a top four-year university to complete their Bachelor’s degree.”

Samvel’s also received the “Touch the Future” scholarship last year, and again this year; it is the largest scholarship offered by the Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation.

Samvel’s younger brother, Mikael, is another success story in the making. While going to school, he works part-time as a science and math tutor at Spokane Falls Community College, and as an office assistant at the Institute for Extended Learning. Yet, he admits, “I have a family of six, and without needed occupational skills, we will always be low income and

will be a burden to the community. We deny ourselves of everything in order to buy the educational supplies we need. There are too many difficulties that I face because of lack of funds.”

Yet, this fact has not offset his determination.

“I have the goal to get an appropriate education, and that goal gives me strength to overcome all these other difficulties,” he says.

Like his brother, Samvel, Mikael’s objective is to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, a field where he says he has seen a significant need.

Mikael, by the way, has also excelled as a student. He received the “Associated Industries Bright Promise” scholarship last year, and again this year. This scholarship will pay half his college tuition for an entire year.

He and his brother have come from the mountainous regions of the South Caucasus region of Eurasia; they have fought, tooth and claw, to earn the education their grandparents no doubt wished for their parents, and that they now wish for their children. And now they are here.

“I will use my education to overcome poverty,” says Samvel.

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Moving Forward with the CCS Foundation

The Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation, of course, continues to make forward progress, striving for the realization of their vision to become the premier, non-profit fundraising foundation in the region, and to become recognized nationally as a leader among community college foundations—a source for good in the community that is changing lives, one by one.

“For me,” says Tony Higley, the executive director of the CCS Foundation, “the prospect of continuing to develop resources so that CCS can ensure productive futures for our students is both challenging and exciting. This foundation is an organization that I feel is best aligned with my desire to make a difference in the lives of local students. It has the opportunity to more directly impact the path to education for a student who might have no other avenues of support. A majority of CCS students are entirely dependent upon the financial support they receive from financial aid or scholarships, so a Foundation scholarship can truly make the difference between that student staying in school, or dropping out.”

Ours is a world that is spinning so fast and seemingly more out of control than ever before.

But amid the rat race, Higley finds time to define what is truly important. “For many of our students who are already struggling to find a way to pay for their education,” he says, “it is more important than ever that the Foundation be there to help keep people from slipping between the cracks.”

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by Sarah Hauge, David Heemann, Jennifer LaRue, Laurie L. Ross, Cara Strickland, Blythe Thimsen

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ust off your finery and break out your dancing shoes, it’s time to celebrate the 9th Annual “Best of the City!” For nine years, Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living has been asking

our readers to tell us who is the best of the best when it comes restaurants, events, people places, services, products and more in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. We hope you will enjoy reading about all of our “Best Of” winners on the following pages. And to our winners,

thank you for making the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area one of the best places in which to live!

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PEOPLE WE LOVE!!!

NEWS ANCHOR, MALE Dan Kleckner, KHQ Dan has been calling Spokane (and KHQ) his home since 1985. Starting as a Sports Director and making his way through the ranks to become an integral part of the main anchor team, Dan loves spending time with his family, golfing and volunteering—and we love spending time with Dan! (CMS) SILVER: Randy Shaw, KREM BRONZE: Sean Owsley, KHQ

NEWS ANCHOR, FEMALE Stephanie Vigil, KHQ www.khq.com Stephanie must have a huge bookcase in her home filled with awards. We like her, we really do, and so do voters at the Emmys and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Deeply involved in the community, she helps hold us in place like strong anchors should. (JL) SILVER: Nadine Woodward, KXLY BRONZE: Robyn Nance, KXLY

WEATHER ANCHOR Tom Sherry, KREM 2

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www.krem.com “Wheather” it’s his accurate forecasts, his community involvement or his effervescent personality, Spokanites can’t get enough of Tom Sherry. Gray skies seem to clear up with him around, and life feels less stormy within his presence. This guy’s a real turkey, too, hosting the annual Tom’s Turkey Drive. He’s clear, bright and warm, just like our favorite weather forecast. What’s not to love? (BT) SILVER: Kris Krocker, KXLY BRONZE: Mark Peterson, KXLY Spokanecda.com • October • 2013

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SPORTSCASTER Dennis Patchin, KXLY There’s no avoiding it. His voice is as familiar as your favorite uncle’s. If you’re from around here, you’ve heard him. Patchin has covered everything including 28 Bloomsdays and every Hoopfest. For almost 30-years at KXLY, this MVP has been the television and/ or radio voice for every team in our region. What can we say – the guy’s got game. (LLR) SILVER: Tom Giles, KXLY BRONZE: Derek Deis, KXLY

RADIO STATION KPBX It began in the 70s in a basement on the South Hill, broadcasting to a seven-mile radius. Now, it reaches much farther, providing high-quality, artistic, educational, and informational programming to its listening communities. A mix of music and debate, they are the best because they are our voice. (JL) SILVER: 92.9 KZZU BRONZE: The Big 99.9 Coyote Country FM

RADIO PERSONALITY Dave, Ken & Molly, 92.9 KZZU FM www.929zzu.com Wait ‘til this hits the airwaves! These three are our faithful friends, who rise under the cloak of darkness to get to the station before we’ve even set foot out of bed, and they put on quite a show. While we’re still staring blearyeyed into the mirror, they’ve already welcomed a new listener, written a poem, and someone’s tried to win Dave’s money. They’ve won Gold so often, their studio should be papered in Gold Best Of awards. That sounds great! (BT) SILVER: Jay & Kevin, The Big 99.9 Coyote Country FM BRONZE: Mike Fitzsimmons, KXLY 920 AM

PHOTOGRAPHER Don Hamilton www.hamiltonstudio.com This guy will shoot anything. Though

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his equipment has changed over the years, technology can’t replace a photographer’s “good eye.” It can be cultivated or honed, but you must have that “X” factor in the first place to one of the greats. Hamilton has that “X” factor and has the pictures to prove it. (LLR) SILVER: Dean Davis BRONZE: Diane Maehl IDAHO Rocky Castaneda

LOCAL ARTIST Harold Balazs Known internationally for his work with enamel on steel, Balazs has been creating art in a variety of mediums since the middle of the last century. A three-term Washington State Arts Commissioner, Balazs has often partnered with architects and prominent business leaders to create commissioned work for public spaces.

(SH) SILVER: Melissa Cole BRONZE: Ildikó Kalapács IDAHO: Kyle Paliotto

LOCAL ACTOR Patrick Treadway http://treadtrick.wix.com/index Treadway is an artist in just about every sense of the word, acting in theater and movies, doing voiceovers for TV and radio, recording music and sound effects, painting and sculpting, and even making marionettes and puppets. His extensive local performances have been seen at Actor’s Repertory Theater, Interplayers, Lake City Playhouse, and others. (SH) SILVER: Patty Duke BRONZE: Tom Heppler

LOCAL WRITER, NONFICTION Shawn Vestal www.shawnvestal.com Shawn Vestal published a collection of short stories called Godforsaken Idaho in April of this year, adding to his extensive publication history in literary journals across the country. He is a columnist for the Spokesman-Review and a professor at EWU in the MFA program. (CMS)

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SILVER: Daniel Walters, The Inlander BRONZE: Blythe Thimsen, Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living

LOCAL WRITER, FICTION Jess Walter www.jesswalter.com Jess Walter is a weaver of words and his web reaches far and in many languages. Critics call him witty, brilliant, compelling, and a prodigiously gifted writer whose sentences nearly sing. Whether his words make us hum, laugh or cry, we call him the best at what he does. (JL) SILVER: Sherry Jones BRONZE: Patrick McManus

ELECTED OFFICIAL Spokane Mayor David Condon www.spokanecity.org He rocked a kilt at his wedding, eats

breakfast with his children before work, and “delivered a 2013 Budget for the City that closed a projected shortfall of $10 million without using one-time funds.” Not too shabby a list of accomplishments. For now, he’s been re-elected as Gold for best local official, but keep up that pace, and he may just break the one-term mayor trend and get himself re-elected! (BT) SILVER: Ben Stuckart, Spokane City Council BRONZE: Jon Snyder, Spokane City Council IDAHO: Coeur d’Alene Mayor, Sandi Bloem

LOCAL BUSINESS PERSON Walt Worthy www.wkinvestments.com Walt Worthy has square feet. We’ve all seen the signs but what exactly does that mean? It’s a clever way

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of letting you know, there’s office space for lease including the swanky downtown penthouse offices at the Davenport Towers. Walt has square feet all around town to create an intimate office or a spacious world headquarters. (LLR) SILVER: Jim Sheehan BRONZE: Kevin Parker IDAHO: Duane Hagadone

EAT UP & DRINK DOWN FINE DINING Clinkerdagger www.clinkerdagger.com For nearly 40 years, Clinkerdagger has been serving up great meals and

a great view; perfect for a weekday gathering or that special night out.

Their American fare menu is a great selection of seafood, steaks, and pasta. Be sure to save room for dessert. (DH) SILVER: Wild Sage Bistro BRONZE: Churchill’s IDAHO: Beverly’s

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Anthony’s www.anthonys.com In the original tradition of Anthony’s, the Spokane location is a true waterfront experience. With spectacular views of the Spokane Falls, enjoy the city’s best seafood.

Seasonal and fresh, Anthony’s is sure

to please from their appetizers to the entrées. (DH) SILVER: Milford’s BRONZE: Commellini Estate IDAHO: Fisherman’s Market

HOT WINGS Flamin’ Joe’s www.flaminjoeswings.com Whether you’re in the mood to have a mild snack, play a rousing game of trivia or send your taste buds into overdrive, this is the place for you. If you’re in a spicy mood, we recommend having a glass of milk handy to keep from bawling like a baby. (JL) SILVER: Hooters BRONZE: Wingstop IDAHO: Capone’s

STEAK Churchill’s www.churchillssteakhouse.com Churchill’s continues to please the palates of Spokane’s steak lovers.

Serving only 100% USDA Prime, their steaks are dry-aged and hand cut in house. All you have to do now is select your cut and add one of their many toppings. Be sure to order the Chocolate Sack for dessert. (DH) SILVER: Spencer’s BRONZE: Wolf Creek Steakhouse IDAHO: Wolf Lodge Coeur d’Alene

NEW RESTAURANT Central Food

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www.eatcentralfood.com At a restaurant, even the dishwasher daydreams about what it would be like if it was their restaurant. Popular local chef David Blaine made his dreams a reality by opening Central Food in the up and coming Kendall Yards neighborhood. Hopefully this serves as an inspiration to dishwashers everywhere. (LLR) SILVER: Casper Fry BRONZE: Clover IDAHO: Chinook

OUTDOOR DINING Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar www.twigsbistro.com Perennial favorite Twigs hits the list

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again! It’s no wonder with the prime al fresco dining (at its North, South, and Wandermere locations), as well as their happy hour that features appetizers like butternut squash flatbread and Twigs’ signature fries alongside some of their famous 36 martinis. (SH) SILVER: Clinkerdagger BRONZE: Anthony’s IDAHO: Bardenay

SANDWICH Domini’s www.dominispokane.com When the lunch bell rings, those working downtown know exactly where they are headed - Domini’s.

Serving Spokane for 50 years, there is no better place for a true deli sandwich served on classic rye with all the right condiments. Remember they are cash only. (DH) SILVER: High Nooner BRONZE: Rocket Bakery IDAHO: Caruso’s Sandwich Co.

CUPCAKE Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop www.sweetfrostingsbakeshop.com Ohh cupcake, you seam so sweet and innocent. It feels like just a petite indulgence. Except when you have two! Sweet Frostings has two shops to fill your cupcake craving; the wellestablished downtown location and newly opened decadence in North Spokane at Wandermere. Okay, maybe we’ll have another. (LLR) SILVER: Celebrations BRONZE: Love at First Bite IDAHO: Sweet B’s Cupcakes

PIZZA The Flying Goat www.theflyinggoat.com The competition was stiff, but The Flying Goat is the favorite with their artisan crafted pizzas cooked in their woodstone oven. House made dough and fresh ingredients are always a crowd pleaser, whether you select from their classics or one of the many artisan pizzas. (DH) SILVER: South Perry Pizza BRONZE: Bennedito’s IDAHO: Fire Artisan Pizza

HAMBURGER Waddell’s

APPETIZER Wild Sage

www.waddellspubandgrill.com If you can’t find a burger you like at Waddell’s, perhaps you should re-think things. With nearly 20 burgers to choose from, there is always something to like. While famous for the Rube Waddell burger, there is nothing like their barbecue Smokin’ burger. (DH)

www.wildsagebistro.com We blame it on the Yukon Taquitos, with their chile lime sauce, avocado and salted cabbage, and the White Cheddar Fondue. With ridiculously delicious appetizers the likes of these on the menu, how are we not supposed to become wildly addicted to these fan favorites? Take this sage advice, and get to Wild Sage to try them yourself. (BT)

SILVER: Crazy G’s BRONZE: The Onion IDAHO: Hudson’s

SILVER: Zola BRONZE: Downriver Grill IDAHO: Seasons of Coeur d’Alene

BARBECUE Longhorn Inn www.thelonghornbbq.com Head ‘em up and move ‘em out to the Longhorn Inn! Whether you’re in search of some juicy baby back ribs or a pulled-pork sandwich piled high, we think you’ll agree that Longhorn has brought “don’t mess with Texas” to Spokane! (CMS) SILVER: Chicken ‘n More BRONZE: Red Lion IDAHO: Porky G’s Southern BBQ

SALAD Luna www.lunaspokane.com From the roasted beet, to the bibb wedge and every stop in between, we love every crunchy bite of a salad from Luna, at any phase of the moon.

Pair it with a glass of something complementary from the extensive wine-list for best results! (CMS) SILVER: Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar BRONZE: Herbal Essence IDAHO: White House Grill

LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD Victor’s Hummus www.victorshummus.com Mind your mother and eat your peas!

With Victor’s Hummus (Arabic word meaning chickpeas), the peas don’t roll off the table, they roll across your taste buds in an array of unexpected flavors. Spread on bread or scooped by a chip, eating your peas has gotten a whole lot easier. (JL) SILVER: Bruttles BRONZE: Lite House Dressing IDAHO: Wild Mountain Huckleberry Jam

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HAPPY HOUR Twig’s Bistro & Martini Bar www.twigsbistro.com The happiest happy hour is at Twig’s, which now has six locations conveniently scattered all over town.

With 36 signature martinis and eight varieties of mojitos, Spokane couldn’t keep all this happy to themselves.

You can also find this hometown favorite in Yakima, Kennewick, North Seattle, Tigard, OR and soon in Salt Lake City. Happiness is contagious.

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SILVER: ZOLA BRONZE: Clinkerdagger IDAHO: Cedar’s Floating Restaurant

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THAI FOOD Thai Bamboo www.thaibamboorestaurant.com Spokane’s craving for Thai food seems to have been satisfied and well served at Thai Bamboo. The casual atmosphere offers a large menu of authentic and great tasting dishes. Whether you’re looking for a simple Phad Thai lunch or something a little more exotic, you’ll find it at Thai Bamboo. (DH) SILVER: Bangkok Thai BRONZE: Linnie’s Thai Cuisine IDAHO: Thai Bamboo, Coeur d’Alene

SUSHI Sushi.com www.mainsushi.com The line to get a table says it all.

Spokane is willing to wait to get their fix of an array of sushi rolls, sashimi,

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and hand rolls at downtown’s Sushi.com. Fresh ingredients, friendly staff, and their “artful presentation” is why they’re the favorite. (DH)

and salads for your entrée needs. (DH)

SILVER: Ginger Asian Bistro & Sushi BRONZE: Wave Sushi & Island Grill IDAHO: Syringa

RESTAURANT – NORTH Clover

RESTAURANT – VALLEY Max at Mirabeau www.maxatmirabeau.com The lounge feel and great décor are just an introduction to the Max experience, but still don’t prepare you for the very extensive menu. Offering one of the largest appetizer lists in town, there are also plenty of steaks, seafood,

SILVER: Ambrosia BRONZE: Hay J’s Bistro

www.cloverspokane.com While a newer addition to the restaurant scene of Spokane, Clover has been quickly embraced for its fresh locally sourced ingredients and creative dishes. A seasonally inspired menu and classic cocktail creations continue to make Clover a favorite, earning customers “plate by plate”. (DH) SILVER: Tomato Street BRONZE: Mamma Mia’s

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RESTAURANT – SOUTH Luna www.lunaspokane.com With a commitment to locally-grown food and a elegant décor that’s right out of magazine it’s no wonder this delicious place is tops on the South Hill. Chefs snip fresh herbs from the garden, next door is their bakery and the wine selection is one of the finest and largest in our region. Whether you reserve the garden room for an intimate dinner party, dine on the oasis of a patio or simply dine in the main restaurant, you’re going to like it there. (LLR) SILVER: Casper Fry BRONZE: Lindaman’s

RESTAURANT – WEST Masselow’s at Northern Quest Casino www.northernquest.com It’s become clear that many are headed to Northern Quest Casino, not for the games, but for an exceptional dining experience. Masselow’s regionally influenced contemporary cuisine is combined with a fine dining atmosphere, while still offering an intimate experience, that keeps you coming back. (DH) SILVER: Italian Trattoria BRONZE: Central Food

RESTAURANT - N IDAHO Beverly’s www.beverlyscda.com The soft lighting and incredible views

of Lake Coeur d’Alene make it easy to see why Beverly’s is North Idaho’s favorite. Starting with their seafood bar, moving through the selection of one of the many entrées, to finishing with dessert, dining at Beverly’s is an evening event. (DH) SILVER: Angelo’s Ristorante BRONZE: Fleur de Sel

CHINESE Gordy’s Sichuan Café No website available No website, no frills, Chef Gordy Crafts is all about delivering the best Chinese dishes in town and the loyal customer base is happy for that. Gordy’s menu presents a good selection of authentic dishes, but as the loyalist know – be sure to ask for a recommendation from the kitchen.

(DH) SILVER: China Dragon BRONZE: Red Dragon IDAHO: Dragon House

ASIAN Mustard Seed Asian Cafe Luna photo by Kevin Finch

www.mustardseedweb.com It’s easy to see why Mustard Seed Asian Cafe is the favorite, with a creative and stylish menu that combines fresh ingredients and house made sauces with the flavors of the Far East for the Pacific Northwest, all served in a casual comfortable atmosphere. (DH) SILVER: Gordy’s BRONZE: Thai Bamboo IDAHO: Bonsai Bistro

PHO Pho Van No website available If what you need is a hot bowl of soup made from rice noodles, herbs, meat and lots of flavor, then follow the fans of Vietnamese style Pho to Spokane’s favorite restaurant Pho Van. You’ll find plenty of options, including chicken and shrimp. (DH) SILVER: Vien Dong BRONZE: Vina IDAHO: Pho Than

MEXICAN Rancho Chico www.ranchochico.biz You don’t have to fly south of the border to get great Mexican food.

Rancho Chico’s traditional style Mexican dishes will satisfy your craving without leaving Spokane.

Their menu includes an offering of traditional dishes, that include Arroz con Pollo and Chile Verde, to dine-in or carry-out. (DH) SILVER: Azteca BRONZE: Casa De Oro IDAHO: Mexican Food Factory

ITALIAN Italian Kitchen www.italiankitchenspokane.com The intimate dining room, warm hospitality, and a great authentic Italian menu are why food lovers keep coming back to this Spokane tradition.

If you can’t make it in to sample one of their specialty pasta dinners, let them come to you, as they offer a complete catering menu too. (DH) SILVER: Tomato Street BRONZE: Luigi’s IDAHO: Tony’s on the Lake

GREEK Azar’s www.azarsrestaurant.com Just head north on Monroe and you will find the city’s favorite Greek restaurant, Azar’s. The menu is a collection of great Greek classics like Spanakopita and Gyros, served with fresh pita bread; and don’t forget about the belly dancers on Friday nights. (DH) SILVER: White House BRONZE: Olympia

INDIAN Taste of India No website available Where can you eat every day and find a different collection of flavorful dishes other than this year’s favorite Indian restaurant, Taste of India. The buffet is a collection of classic Indian dishes, and not just curry style, all served with naan bread that is freshly baked onsite. (DH) SILVER: Top of India BRONZE: Swagat Indian Cuisine

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Thank you Spokane,

for voting us Best Chiropractor 9 years running!

Best Chiropractor 2007 Of

Kari Defreese LMP MA 60168868 C. Jill Pendleton LMP MA 60279629

Best Massage • Deep Tissue Massage • Sports Massage • Swedish Massage • Clinical Massage

Quality chiropractic care from pain relief to wellness.

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VEGETARIAN Mizuna www.mizuna.com Since its opening in 1996, Mizuna has been making vegetarian dishes that “nourish both body and spirit.” True to that spirit, today Mizuna continues to offer a completely separate menu for those guests dining vegetarian and vegan, all carefully prepared under strict kitchen guidelines that make Mizuna a city favorite. (DH) SILVER: Café Mac BRONZE: Queen of Sheba IDAHO: Garnet Café

LOCAL COFFEE SHOP Rocket Bakery www.rocketspokane.com There are nine locally owned and operated Rocket bakeries housed in various area neighborhoods. All the locations are different, unique and many in repurposed historic buildings.

It’s like Starbucks used to be before they got all corporate and stuff. We are thrilled that the coffeehouse experience is alive and well, thanks in part to the Rocket. (LLR) SILVER: Dutch Bros.

BRONZE: Chairs IDAHO: Calypso’s Coffee

BREAKFAST Old European www.oldeuropean-restaurant.com German Potato Pancakes, Dutch Babies, Swedish Crepes—at Old European, everything is delicious, and everything is made from scratch.

Don’t miss the beloved Danish Aebelskievers (ball pancakes cooked in a cast iron skillet over an open flame), and whatever you get, pair it with a glass of fresh-squeezed OJ. (SH) SILVER: Frank’s Diner BRONZE: Chaps IDAHO: Garnet Café

ROMANTIC Clinkerdagger www.clinkerdagger.com Oh Clinks, you still know how to make us swoon. Like an old, yet familiar ex-lover, it a place to return to. Upon arrival, a cozy fireplace greets you, helping set the mood. The lights are soft and low and some of the tables tucked away for semi-private dining.

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The delicious cuisine, handcrafted drinks, attentive service and an unmatched view of the falls make Clinks a “sure thing.” (LLR) SILVER: Luna BRONZE: Mizuna IDAHO: Beverly’s

BAKERY Rocket Bakery www.rocketspokane.com It’s time to blast off at the Rocket Bakery, where you are automatically a “rocket scientist” just for your discerning taste as you walk in the door! Fresh baked pastries, quiches and scones (oh my!) paired with gourmet coffee, will keep you fueled for inner and outer space! (CMS)

Rocket bakery

SILVER: Petit Chat BRONZE: Boots IDAHO: Bakery by the Lake

DESSERT Clinkerdagger www.clinkerdagger.com Dessert classics make up the bulk of Clinkerdagger’s sweet offerings. Burnt cream, key lime pie, bananas foster sundaes and seasonal fruit cobbler are a few of the highlights. If your sweet tooth prefers liquids to solids, try a salted caramel martini. (SH) SILVER: Europa BRONZE: Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar IDAHO: Grille from Ipanema

BUFFET Golden Corral www.goldencorral.com Mosey on over to the Golden Corral for down-home comfort food (no wrangling required). Cowboys, girls and pokes will all find plenty to tempt their tastebuds for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as many times as you can say “all you can eat.” (CMS) SILVER: River’s Edge, Northern Quest Resort & Casino BRONZE: Timber’s Creek IDAHO: High Mountain Buffet, Coeur d’Alene Resort & Casino

COCKTAILS & MARTINIS Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar www.twigsbistro.com

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With 36 signature martinis, Twigs not only takes the gold for best martinis, but perhaps also for most martinis!

The Basil Trance, with Finlandia Tangerine Vodka and Hpnotiq Passion Fruit Liqueur muddled with fresh basil and cranberry juice may be our favorite, but we can’t forget the Bellini Tini, or the Well Mannered Dirty Martini, or the – never mind, we’ll take them all! (BT) SILVER: Bistango BRONZE: Bon Bon IDAHO: Seasons of Coeur d’Alene

WINE LIST Luna www.lunaspokane.com Whether you are craving Malbec on a Monday, Syrah on a Saturday, or, any other wine any other day, Luna is where you want to be. With their elegant surroundings in a historic neighborhood building on Perry & 57th, beautiful covered patio and

intimate bar, there are almost as many places to drink wine at Luna as there are bottles in their well stocked cellar – which is visible through an in-floor glass window. (BT) SILVER: Left Bank Wine Bar BRONZE: Italian Kitchen IDAHO: The Cellar

BEER LIST Manito Tap House www.manitotaphouse.com This locally owned eco-friendly gastropub is the first 4 Star Certified Green Restaurant in Spokane. Their décor is uber cool and their 50 beers on tap run the gamut of shades and flavors including Big Sky Moose Drool, Iron Goat Trashy Blond, and Laughing Dog. (JL) SILVER: The Viking BRONZE: Flying Goat IDAHO: Capone’s

The Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery is a community-funded organization dedicated to shaping the future of Spokane by keeping kids safe and strengthening families. Every year we keep more than 4,000 children safe, loved, and nurtured. In addition, we strongly believe that strengthening families through our parent education and support programs enhances the outcomes for our children.

The Nursery evolved from the tragic story of Vanessa Kay Behan, a Spokane girl who died from child abuse injuries at the age of two. The news of her death outraged the community,

I appreciate everything Vanessa Behan offers. To me, you guys are modern day heroes. Thank you. – Nursery Mom

including a small group of business people who resolved to provide intervention for children who were

at risk of abuse or neglect. Since opening our doors in 1987, VBCN has provided 1.2 million hours of safe, loving care to more than 75,000 children and been a source of support for their parents.

We provide Emergency Care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hundreds of area families receive free care for children birth through six years of age. At VBCN, our children receive unconditional love and nurturing care from staff and volunteers.

The Nursery also provides Family Support Services, including parent education classes, crisis counseling, followup care, and referrals to other community agencies. Our staff assists parents in gaining the skills and support they need to provide a safer home environment for their children.

A special thanks to Global Credit Union for being one of our modern day heroes and supporting the Nursery for the past eleven years! Global Credit Union has once again graciously underwritten this advertisement.

We would like to say

thank you

Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, for being our hero and voting us best local charity four years in a row!

HAPPY HOUR Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar www.twigsbistro.com Perennial favorite Twigs hits the list again! It’s no wonder with the prime al fresco dining (at its North, South, and Wandermere locations), as well as their happy hour that features appetizers like butternut squash flatbread and Twigs’ signature fries alongside some of their famous 36 martinis. (SH) SILVER: Zola BRONZE: Clinkerdagger IDAHO: Kelly’s Irish Pub and Grill

WINERY Arbor Crest Wine Cellars www.arborcrest.com Ahh, sipping wine outdoors, while listening to live music is the ideal way to

experience Arbor Crest. This last season there were 45 musical ways to set your soundtrack for the summer. For wine, try Dionysus, a blissful red-blend named after the god of wine, the inspirer of ritual madness and ecstasy or the luscious Sauvignon Blanc, which is a perfect pairing for a impromptu picnic. (LLR)

beer and great company. (DH)

CATERER Fery’s

SILVER: Post St. Ale House BRONZE: Manito Tap House IDAHO: Capone’s

SILVER: Townshend Cellar BRONZE: Barrister Winery IDAHO: Coeur d’Alene Cellars

www.froyoearth.com Temptation runneth over upon entering the doors of Froyo Earth, the yogurt capital in our hearts. Eyes glaze over at the array of toppings, and minds go into mini-meltdowns trying to calculate all the ways to combine toppings and flavors. The best part? Guilt levels are so much lower when you tuck into a tub of yogurt, rather than ice cream, so go for it, build yourself a mammoth sweet treat and dig in! (BT)

www.feryscatering.com Fery Haghighi, opened her first restaurant Au Croissant in Spokane in 1980. Though the business was a success, Fery decided to take her constant creativity to catering. Fery’s Catering quickly became a delicious addition to gatherings from grand to intimate in size. Originally from Iran, Fery brings a world of experience not to mention a whole lot of love and gratitude into every dish served. (LLR)

PUB FARE O’Doherty’s Irish Grille www. odohertyspub.com When one of the items on the menu is Guinness beer-battered fish and chips, you know why O’Doherty’s is a favorite. A menu of freshly made classic pub favorites is what O’Doherty’s offers along with a good

YOGURT Froyo Earth

SILVER: Blu Berry Froyo BRONZE: Didier’s Yogurt & More IDAHO: JAMMS Frozen Yogurt

froyo earth

ICE CREAM/GELATO The Scoop www.thescoopspokane.com Here’s the scoop. It’s a locally owned small batch ‘micro creamery’ that concocts unique and custom flavors. If you haven’t had premium ice cream in awhile, you need to. The Scoop shop is a community-gathering place on a quaint tree-lined street on the South Hill. It’s defiantly worth finding but its habit forming. (LLR) SILVER: Ben & Jerry’s BRONZE: Chocolate Apothecary’s Gelato IDAHO: Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers

CHOCOLATE SHOP Chocolate Apothecary www.chocolateapothecary.com With gourmet chocolates sourced locally and around the globe, Saunders Cheese Market cheeses, gelato, and olive oil from Coeur d’Alene Olive Oil Company, Chocolate Apothecary is readers’ destination for chocolates as well as many of life’s other best artisanal treats. (SH) SILVER: Hallett’s BRONZE: Spokandy IDAHO: Coeur d’Alene Chocolates

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SILVER: Red Rock BRONZE: Catered For You IDAHO: Greenbriar

CHEESE SHOP Saunder’s Cheese (in Chocolate Apothecary) No need to travel all the way to Europe to find a world-class selection of cheeses to suit your every mood!

You won’t need to venture any further than the historic Flour Mill to delight your dairy cravings. If you listen closely, you just might hear mooing!

(CMS) SILVER: Huckleberry’s Natural Market BRONZE: Main Market

FUN, FUN,FUN! DANCING Red Room Lounge Don’t look now, but the lady in red just might be dancing with you at the Red Room Lounge! Enjoy happy hour prices, a full menu and hours stretching into the wee hours most nights! Don’t forget your dancing shoes! (CMS) SILVER: Swaxx BRONZE: Irv’s IDAHO: Mik’s

PLACE FOR FAMILY FUN Silverwood Theme Park www.silverwoodthemepark.com Thrills await the whole family at Silverwood. From the little one who loves it all, to the teenager who

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rarely smiles, this is one place everyone agrees on. When it comes to theme parks, bigger is definitely better. So is scarier, faster and wetter.

There are 65 ways to get your happy on. Even if you have to have it scared out of you on the Panic Plunge. (LLR) SILVER: Wonderland BRONZE: Sky High Sports

SKI RESORT Schweitzer www.schweitzer.com With 2,900 skiable acres, 92 trails, views of three mountain ranges, three states, and Canada, an average annual snow fall of 300 inches, and of course Stella (Idaho’s only six-person, high-speed lift), it’s no wonder stellar ski resort Schweitzer was voted readers’ favorite ski resort. (SH)

Celebrating 20 Years of Local Flavor!

Thank you Spokane for voting us Best Locally Owned Bakery and Coffee Shop and Best Sandwich!

SILVER: Mt. Spokane BRONZE: 49 Degrees North

CASINO Northern Quest Resort & Casino

Best Bakery

Best Sandwich

SILVER: Oz Fitness BRONZE: Bar Method IDAHO:360 Fitness

SILVER: Coeur d’Alene Casino BRONZE: Hugo’s on the Hill

www.davenporthotelcollection.com The historic hotel is like a time machine that transports visitors to a more elegant era where attention to detail is paramount and traditions are made. We’re sure Louis Davenport would be pleased to know that after almost 100 years his hotel is still the best of the best. (LLR)

VALLEY 3315 N. Argonne 509.462.2345

GARLAND 903 W. Garland 325.8909

DOWNTOWN WEST 1325 W. 1st Ave. 747.1834

SOUTH HILL 1301 W. 14th Ave. 456.3534

HOLLEY MASON BUILDING 157 S. Howard 838.3887

SPACE STATION DRIVE THRU 3101 N. Argonne 703.7277

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www.cdaresort.com There are plenty of opportunities for Kodak moments at the Coeur d’Alene Resort; the lake, its shores, the mountains, fun activities including pirates, golfing, and cruises in the summer and the north pole in the winter, a spa, good food and spirits, and fabulous rooms. Are those rose petals on the bed? (JL) SILVER: Hill’s Resort BRONZE: Elkin’s Resort

NORTH 319 W. Hastings 466.1500

THE MARKET 726 E. 43rd St. 343.2253

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it comes to pumping iron, building muscle and playing all things sports related, it was a slam dunk answer. Why look further than the Y? With a variety of equipment and classes, multiple locations, and a groovy song in its history, YMCA is the golden choice. (BT)

www.northernquest.com We’ll just bet you’ll have a fabulous time at Northern Quest! From a wide selection of games to luxury dining, accommodations, spa services and concerts for every taste, you’ll be glad you took a chance on this Northwest gem! (CMS)

LAKE RESORT Coeur d’Alene Resort

Best Local Coffee Shop

downriver golf course

FITNESS CENTER YMCA www.ymcaspokane.org The weighty burden of finding the best fitness club didn’t even make you break a sweat. When

HOTEL The Davenport Hotel

SILVER: Red Lion BRONZE: Hotel Ruby IDAHO: Coeur d’Alene Resort

GOLF COURSE Downriver Tee off in town at Downriver Golf Course, located along the Spokane River and bordered

by Riverside State Park. Downriver is one of Spokane’s oldest golf courses, open since 1916 and enjoyed ever since by golfers of all skill levels. (SH) SILVER: Indian Canyon BRONZE: Wandermere IDAHO: Circling Raven

Best Spa

BOWLING ALLEY Lilac Lanes www.lilaclanes.net Strike! Since 1996, Lilac Lanes has been helping Spokane discover the joy of bowling. Whether you’re 9, 96 or somewhere in between, you’ll enjoy all the fun Lilac Lanes has to offer, from bowling (including cosmic bowling select nights a week) to poker and casino games! (CMS) SILVER: Hugo’s on the Hill BRONZE: North Bowl IDAHO: Sunset Bowling Center

GETAWAY WITHIN 100 MILES Coeur d’Alene Is it any wonder Coeur d’Alene is readers’ favorite local getaway? A hop, skip, and a jump from Spokane, it’s got everything from world-class golf to a charming downtown to a stellar resort to— most importantly—the gorgeous lake itself, which boasts 135 miles of shoreline. (SH) SILVER: Priest Lake BRONZE: Sandpoint

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THEATRE COMPANY Interplayers www.interplayerstheatre.org From Neil Simon to William Shakespeare (and everything in between) this company does it all. Founded in 1980, Interplayers was the first resident professional theatre company in the Pacific Northwest! What better way to get your culture than by supporting the 33rd season?

(CMS) SILVER: Spokane Civic Theatre BRONZE: Christian Youth Theatre IDAHO: Lake City Playhouse

DANCE COMPANY Ballet Arts Academy www.balletartsacademy.com Jefferson Baum, associate artistic director for Ballet Arts Academy, was recently chosen by the School of American Ballet as one of the best teachers in the nation and we couldn’t be more proud. From the teachers to the students, they fly across the stage and we are mesmerized. (JL) SILVER: Dance Emporium BRONZE: Northwest Belly Dance Company IDAHO: Ballet School of Coeur d’Alene

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Spokane's Premier Caterer for over 20 years!

SINGER/PROFORMER Abby Crawford Life is a cabaret for this uber talented vocalist, who is actually doing her major. Crawford finetuned her pitch perfect pipes at the prestigious Cabaret Conference at Yale University. You can catch Miss Abby and the Hot Five playing all the best rooms in town and with the Spokane Symphony this Fall. For those who may have question her career choice, tßTake that, naysayers. (LLR) SILVER: Sammy Eubanks BRONZE: Myles Kennedy

LOCAL BAND Six Foot Swing

Thank You Spokane for Voting us Best Catering Service 421 S. Cowley St., Spokane, WA 99202

(509) 458-5234

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www.6footswing.com A whole lot of Swing, Jazz and Blues – it is the trifecta of musical greatness. Six Foot Swing brings it all together in one sassy, toe-tapping, booty-shimmying, arm-raising kind of way. Popular since breaking onto the scene in 2005 this local fan favorite band shows up on a regular basis at gigs around town, but their fan base stretches even further. Get famous if you must, but never leave us. We think you’re golden! (BT) SILVER: Cronkites BRONZE: Terrible Buttons IDAHO:MOJO Music

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ORGANIZATIONS & BUSINESSES

509.838.0630

430 W. Main Ave. Spokane, WA 99201

WEDDING FACILITY Arbor Crest www.arborcrest.com Whether you’re holding hands while strolling through the vineyard, prancing around like teenagers in love through their gardens, standing arm-in-arm while taking in the unrivaled view of Spokane, drunk in thoughts of the future and a little award winning wine, Arbor Crest is a great start to wedded bliss. (JL)

www.mainsushi.com

Mon-Thu 11am-9pm ~ Fri 11am-10pm ~ Sat Noon-9pm ~ Noon-8pm

Thank You Spokane

SILVER: Beacon Hill BRONZE: Chateau Rive IDAHO: Blackwell Hotel

MEETING / EVENT FACILITY Lincoln Center www.thelincolncenterspokane.com It hasn’t quite been around for four score and seven years, however, during the five-plus years it has been open, Spokanites have come to love the Lincoln Center and its vast options for hosting splendid events. We’ve met, convened, gathered, boogied down, listened up, tasted, drank, danced and celebrated under this roof. Perhaps we need to book the place and celebrate yet again because this place took the gold! (BT) SILVER: Davenport Hotel BRONZE: Mirabeau Park Hotel IDAHO: Hagadone Event Center

LOCAL CHARITY Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery www.vanessabehan.org Once again, Vanessa Behan has won this category for the vitally important services they’ve been providing to families in crisis since 1987.

Located in the South Perry neighborhood, this organization offers everything from 24-hour childcare to parent education to crisis counseling.

(SH)

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Valley 11618 E Sprague Ave, (509) 922-5052 Spokane Valley, WA 99206

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SILVER: Second Harvest BRONZE: Union Gospel Mission IDAHO: Catholic Charities

CHARITY GALA Epicurean Delight www.epicureandelight.org There are few places in Spokane where you can dress to the nines, sample the culinary offerings of some of the most accomplished chefs in the area, sip local wines and brews, and dance

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until the clock strikes midnight. With Epicurean Delight, your dreams, and those of the Northwest Blood Center, can all come true! (CMS)

Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers

Roger’s Burgers

1224 E. Sherman Ave, Coeur d’Alene 208.930.4900 www.rogersicecreamburgers.com

155 W. Neider Ave (Between Hwy 95 & Govt. Way) 208.644.0696 www.rogersburgers.com

Taste The Quality! est Voted B am e r C e Ic lato and Ge

Our hamburgers are made from 100% fresh ground beef. We also serve a turkey and garden burger. Our French fries are hand cut daily with locally grown potatoes. Every burger & fry is made fresh to order from scratch the old fashioned way.

The Sherman location has over 17 flavors of premium hand dipped ice cream. Come check out our nostalgic, family friendly restaurant that is open year round.

The Neider location offers indoor seating and a drive thru and serves ice cream shakes.

Servicing All Makes And Models • • • • • • • • •

SILVER: Cobra Polo Classic BRONZE: Mostly Merlot IDAHO: Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America

CREDIT UNION Spokane Teacher’s Credit Union http://stcu.org SCTU began in a shoebox in 1934 at Lewis & Clark High School. It has grown a heck of a lot since then but it has not swayed in its belief that their most valuable assets are their members, and they show that with an abundance of time and money saving services. (JL) SILVER: Numerica BRONZE: Global Credit Union IDAHO: Icon Credit Union

BANK Washington Trust Bank www.watrust.com It’s one thing to put your money where your mouth is, but an even better thing to put your money where your trust is. For many a’ Spokanite, their trust lies with Washington Trust.

With over 111 years of local commitment and service, a track record as one a of the strongest and most stable banks, and full line of products and services, we more than just trust this is the place for us, we’ll bank on it! (BT) SILVER: American West Bank BRONZE: Banner Bank IDAHO: Mountain West Bank

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SHOP TILL YOU DROP! JEWELRY STORE Jewelry Design Center www.jewelrydesigncenter.com At Jewelry Design Center, fulltime goldsmiths help buyers through the process of creating stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces they won’t want to take off. They also carry an extensive inventory of products and offer repair and restoration services on site. (SH) SILVER: Pounder’s Jewelry BRONZE: Tracy Jewelers IDAHO: Clark’s Diamond Jewelers

CLOTHING BOUTIQUE Swank www.swankboutique.net Jody, Swank’s owner, knows that you don’t have to leave Spokane to have cutting edge style!

Whether you’re in search of designer jeans, the “it” bag or the perfect piece of jewelry, Swank is there to help you look just as swanky as you feel. (CMS) SILVER: Lolo BRONZE: Fringe IDAHO: Velvet Hanger

FURNITURE – TRADITIONAL Tin Roof www.thetinroof.us The Tin Roof is all about home and community; besides volunteering time and donations to area organizations dedicated to the greater good, they are dedicated to making a house a home by offering fun, functional and affordable home furnishings. They are also dedicated to being the best. (JL) SILVER: La-Z-Boy Furniture BRONZE: Ashley Furniture IDAHO: Runge Furniture

FURNITURE – MODERN Dania www.daniafurniture.com Victorian, traditional and colonial are so yesterday! When we want to brush off the old and give a dash of new, it’s time to go modern!

Not space age, George Jetson modern, but a happy medium; something that says sleek, sophisticated and engaging. Move over George, we have our sights set on Dania! (BT) SILVER: Concept Home BRONZE: Tin Roof IDAHO: Walker’s Furniture

South Hill's best kept secret!

Happy people

Best Ice Cream and Gelato

Espresso Sandwiches Waffles

1001 W 25th Ave Spokane, WA 99203 (509) 535-7171| www.thescoopspokane.com

Olympic Game Farm

On the Olympic Peninsula

Come See the Waving Bears!

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PATIO FURNITURE Jacob’s Upholstery www.jacobsupholstery.com Ahh…to dine in the great outdoors. No, we’re not taking about cooking over an open fire in the wilderness; rather, the more civilized way by venturing just outside your door. Expand the square footage of your home by creating outdoor spaces and bring a whole new meaning to staying out late. (LLR)

Best Florist 2013

SILVER: Ennis Fine Furniture BRONZE: Falco’s IDAHO: Wild West Log Furniture Best Florist 2012

Best Florist Best Florist 2009 2011

Best Garden Shop 2008

Thank you Spokane Readers for voting us one of the best Florists in Spokane!

11006 E. Sprague

509-924-5050 • 1-888-345-1145 www.applewayflorist.com

www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com Whether you’re looking for that last piece to finish a room or scratching your head over what to do with a blank slate, chances are that international chain store Ashley Furniture has what you need. Check out their furnishings for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kids’ spaces and more. (SH) SILVER: Walker’s Furniture BRONZE: National Furniture Store IDAHO: Koerner Furniture

www.nwbedding.com Northwest bedding has been making the sweet dreams of Spokanites possible since 1966.

Whether you’re looking for something to dream on, or jump on Northwest Bedding has you “covered.” When you wake up, you’ll realize, it’s a dream come true! (CMS) SILVER: Mattress Land BRONZE: Mattress Outlet IDAHO: Sleep Country USA

CONSIGNMENT SHOP Echo Boutique www.echoboutiquespokane.com Echo Boutique is like your best friend’s closet; some of the clothes you simply must have. At Echo, owner Suzy Gage offers the cream of the crop from fun and funky to designer classics as well as local artisans’ finely crafted jewelry, art and accessories. Her closet is simply to die for.

(JL) SILVER: Reclothery BRONZE: Fringe & Fray IDAHO: Twice is Nice

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BEDROOM FURNITURE Ashley Furniture

MATTRESS STORE Northwest Bedding

From sundae parties to cones, smoothie bars to pint parties,we have everything you need to celebrate & appreciate your staff.

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ART GALLERY Tinman Gallery www.tinmanartworks.com The Tinman didn’t have to go to Oz to look for his heart; he could have found it smack dab in the middle of the Garland district. Tinman Gallery is sure to make your heart leap out of your chest with its incredible displays by regional artists, and the independent bookstore tucked into its space.

With one of the largest art book selections, as well as children’s books, any art or book lover will find their heart beats a little faster at Tinman Gallery. (BT) SILVER: Avenue West BRONZE: Bozzi Collection IDAHO: Art Spirit Gallery

FLORIST Liberty Lake Florist www.libertylakeflorist.com Listen up, fellas – Go buy her flowers for no reason and you’ll be stunned by how good things get. You won’t even have to ask her friends what you did wrong or articulate your feelings. Flowers say it best. The good people at Liberty Park Florist have been privy to this knowledge since 1929.

(LLR) SILVER: Appleway Florist BRONZE: Epiphany Florist IDAHO: Duncan’s Florist Shop

GIFTS Boo Radley’s Full of quirky books, legitimately funny greeting cards, and everything from action figures to Uglydolls, Boo Radley’s has had the market cornered for gifts for an impressive two decades.

Thank you to our loyal patrons for your continued support And to our team...

Kate, Steph, AC, Karissa, Ann, Ryder, Shannon, Connor, Carlos, Cassidy, Devo, FromV, Tyler, Taylor, Eric & Baker ...

~ Best italian ~

... You are the best, and once again you proved it!

~ Best wine list ~

Congratulations "Best Florist"

By Spokane CDA Living Magazine Reader Survey 2013

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•FREE Delivery to all Spokane City Hospitals.

Family Owned & Operated since 1928

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Stop by their downtown location to browse, giggle and leave with that perfect present. (SH) SILVER: Wonders of the World BRONZE: Atticus IDAHO: Lucky Monkey

TOY SHOP Uncles Games www.unclesgames.com At Uncle’s, they believe that games and puzzles are more than fun; they are important because they bring people together. Their trained and knowledgeable staff can skool customers on their unrivaled selection of games and puzzles because they play to win. Congratulations, Uncle! (JL) SILVER: Whiz Kids BRONZE: Boo Radley’s IDAHO: Figpickel’s

ANTIQUES Vintage Rabbit You never know what treasures you might find when you slide down the Vintage Rabbit hole. From dishes to dresses, furs to furniture; when you shop the Vintage Rabbit, you enter Wonderland, complete with teacups and an assortment of anything-but-mad hats! (CMS) SILVER: Roost BRONZE: Lillian Conn IDAHO: Wiggett’s Marketplace

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Thank You Spokane!

Best Chinese

Best Asian

Tues-Fri 11am-9pm Sat 4pm-9pm

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NEW SHOP Total Wine www.totalwine.com Total Wine & More is the largest independent retailer of fine wine in the country. Yep, it’s a chain and each location typically stocks more than 8,000 (not a typo) wines. It’s not as romantic as buying directly from the winemaker, nor is it as intimate as the small neighborhood wine shop, but it has a staggering selection, which equates to discount pricing. (LLR) SILVER: Bella Cova BRONZE: Paint in My Hair IDAHO: Fray

HOME & AUTO GARDEN SHOP Ritter’s www.4ritter.com This family owned and operated business is a favorite destination for indoor and outdoor plants, floral arrangements and gifts (think candles, jewelry, yard art…). If your thumb is a little less than green, they’ll even deliver you purchases and plant your flowerbeds for you. (SH)

Would sincerely like to thank everyone who voted for us and our amazing employees whom truly make us the BEST coffee shop in Spokane

Open Early, Open Late

402 S. Freya (4th & Freya) 402 W. 2nd Ave (WA & 2nd Ave) 1304 N. Division (Sharp & Division) 1010 W. Francis Ave. (Monroe & Francis) 8701 N Division (Magnesium & Division)

Hours: 5am - 10pm Sun-Thurs 5am - 11pm Fri & Sat

SILVER: Mel’s BRONZE: Judy’s Enchanted Garden IDAHO: Vanhoff’s Garden Center

ELECTRONICS STORE Huppins www.huppins.com It’s hard to believe that Huppins has been owned by the same family since 1908! For over 100 years, they’ve been delivering the cutting edge of technology along with the gold standard of customer service, and they’re not slowing down now. (CMS) SILVER: Best Buy BRONZE: Aspen Sound IDAHO: Computer Guru

SECURITY SYSTEMS Allied Fire and Security www.alliedfireandsecurity.com As a third generation, family owned, regional business, Allied has served Northwest homes and business owners since 1948, protecting the things that matter most. Specializing in a wide variety of security and life safety products and services, Allied is committed to keeping us safe so we can have sweet dreams. (JL) SILVER: ADT BRONZE: Certified Security

Voted Best Seafood Restaurant Thank you for voting us #1 4 years in a row!

Open Mon-Sat 11am-8pm Locally Owned and Operated

Fresh Seafood Daily Specials Fresh Fish Market with Live Crab & Lobster!

If you are a seafood lover, the Fisherman's Market is your kind of place.

We offer a variety of fishwiches, fish and chips, salads, snacks and sushi.

Stop in and dine with us today or take something TO GO!

SMOKED Fish now available!

215 W . Kathleen • Coeur d'Alene, ID (208) 664-4800 Between Super 1 Foods and Home Depot

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LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES Revival Lighting www.revivallighting.com Nobody wants to be in the dark ages, but sometimes, the world – or your office, house or room – just feels dark. Here’s a bright idea!

Light up your life at Revival Lighting. This store is packed with so much wattage, and is the best bet to find one of a kind, unique or vintage lighting pieces. So kiss the darkness goodbye and embrace the light. (BT) SILVER: Firefly BRONZE: Escent Lighting IDAHO: Idaho Lights

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Independent Vacation Specialist in Spokane, Washington

www.VacationASAP.com

509-720-6984

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, for cruise only on select sailing and stateroom categories. Government taxes and fees are additional. For new reservations only. Subject to availability. Certain restrictions apply. Prices include Non Commissionable Cruise Fare and are quoted in US Dollars. All itineraries and prices are subject to change without notice. Ships’ Registry: USA.One OBC per cabin. Cruise lines reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement of up to $10 USD per guest per day on all guests if the price of West Texas Intermediate fuel exceeds $65 USD per barrel. WA 601698664

WINDOWS VPI Home Solutions www.vpihomesolutions.com Until you’re in a windowless room you make have taken the whole window thing for granted.

Windows expand a space, enliven it dramatically and even brighten one’s mood. Looking for home improvement that will also lift your sprits, contact VPI and put in a window or two. (LLR) SILVER: McVay Brothers BRONZE: Window Replacement Sysytems IDAHO: Window World

SIDING AND ROOFING McVay Brothers

www.RedDragonDelivery.com

www.mcvaybrothers.com Sometimes it’s nice to DIY—and sometimes, it’s wisest to turn things over to the professionals.

Two decades in the business have made the team at McVay Brothers trusted experts at siding, roofing, windows, insulation and more. (SH) SILVER: Spokane Roofing BRONZE: Morris Clark Siding and Roofing IDAHO: Lifetime Roofing and Siding

KITCHEN DESIGN Berry Built www.berrybd.com We think you’ll be “berry” impressed by the team at Berry Built Design. They pair interior design with remodeling services, coupled with great customer service! Whether your home is more blue, straw or huckle, we know you’ll find that Berry is the missing piece of your kitchen! (CMS)

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SILVER: Knight’s Kitchen and Bath BRONZE: Gina’s Design Center IDAHO: Boettcher Design

GRANITE Mario & Son www.marioandson.com Your home or business is their canvas and their medium is stone. At Mario & Son, they have the tools and the talent to turn a job into a work of art in a mix of hand and machine, tradition and science. Their prices are competitive and surprisingly affordable and their showroom rocks.

(JL) SILVER: RW Gallion BRONZE: NW Granite and More IDAHO: Living Stone

CABINETS Huntwood Cabinets www.huntwood.com Can you imagine if Old Mother Hubbard had this kind of selection when it was time to go to her cupboard? Huntwood Cabinets has captured the golden spot with its incredible assortment of cabinets, and the fine craftsmanship to accompany them. Flat front attached cabinets need not apply. We are going for gold with custom built cabinets. (BT) SILVER: Affordable Custom Cabinets BRONZE: Canyon Creek Cabinets IDAHO: Advance Custom Cabinets

ARCHITECTURAL FIRM Sam Rodell www.rodell.co So, do you think he played with LEGOS growing up or not? The bright colored blocks seem garish compared to his graceful portfolio. We think instead lil’ Sam played outside building and

t hank you f rie nds landscaping with sticks and stones and rode his bike through his neighborhood critiquing the buildings. Yep, that makes more sense than plastic blocks. (LLR) SILVER: Nystrom + Olson BRONZE: Copeland Architecture IDAHO: Miller Stauffer Architects

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN Land Expressions www.landexpressions.com Whether you have tons of yardage or a pocketsized secret garden, Land Expressions can help turn a space small or large into something beautiful. Their stunning designs have incorporated everything from water features to sculptures to playhouses to waterfalls. (SH) SILVER: Clearwater Summit Group BRONZE: Alderwood Landscaping IDAHO: CDF Landscape Professionals

HOT TUBS & SPAS Apollo Spas

Thank You Spokane for voting us Best Cocktails & Martinis

BON Lounge & Bar

BON 926 W Garland,

Next to Garland Theater Spokane, Washington 99205 (509) 413-1745 Sunday - Thursday 4-midnight Friday & Saturday 4-2am

www.apollospas.com At the end of a long day, wouldn’t it be nice to soak in your own personal spa? Since 1981, Apollo Spas has been answering that question with comfortable, quality spas made right here in Washington State! Your muscles will say “Ahhpollo.” (CMS) SILVER: Pool World BRONZE: Accent Homes & Spas IDAHO: Coeur d’Alene Spas

PAINT STORE Sherwin Williams www.sherwin-williams.com Founded in 1866 by a guy named Henry and his buddy Edward, Sherwin Williams has grown to become one of the largest paints and coatings producers in the world. Over the years, change happened but their dedication to their products and their customers has remained constant. (JL) SILVER: Miller Paint BRONZE: Wahl Paint Center IDAHO: Rodda Paint

FLOORING STORE Great Floors www.greatfloors.com Roll out the red carpet for this gold winner! We’re partial to a Berber, but Cable, Freize and Textured and Plush get our hearts racing too. If carpet isn’t

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National furniture Mark Barnes/Owner

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tarted in 1960 by partners Arnold Barnes and Leo St. Marie, Mark Barnes is second generation owner of National Furniture. While competitors have come and gone, National Furniture has set a new vision for Spokane. “‘Same great value, new attitude,’ is both our brand promise and our vision for the future. Spokane knows we are the value leader for furniture, now we want them to know that we provide the fun styles they’ve been seeking,” Mark added.

Despite the name, National Furniture is a locally owned and operated store. They partner with other like-minded stores across the Northwest to achieve the same scale discounts as the large

chains. This buying power also allows them to purchase higher quality furniture than their competitors.

“Anyone can sell a cheap sofa right off a slow boat from China, but we’re seeking American-made products. We have exclusive relationships with artisans from Portland and other places in the U.S. to make sure our quality can’t be questioned.”

The final element that makes up National’s success is their ability to custom order furniture in hundreds of fabrics and styles.

National Furniture is a local business that beats the odds. “Great prices, selection and quality all make for happy customers. And that is ‘no baloney’…I have to say that.”

1230 N Division | Spokane WA 509-326-0730 | nationalfurniturestore.com

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your thing, roll out the hardwood, the ceramic tile, the vinyl, the laminate or the stone. When it comes to creating great floors, Great Floors has options galore and lays the groundwork. (BT) SILVER: Northwest Trends BRONZE: Caruso’s Floors IDAHO: Northwest Tile & Floors

PLUMBING Gold Seal Plumbing www.goldsealplumbing.com Seriously, call a plumber already. If you don’t know one, start asking your neighbors. You’ll hear the Gold Seal name come up, more often than not. They’ve been doing this since 1967 and yes, they’ll even come fix the DIY issues you create.

But next time, call them first. (LLR) SILVER: United Plumbing BRONZE: Ripley’s Plumbing IDAHO: Capital Plumbing

CLOSET STORAGE SYSTEMS California Closets www.californiaclosets.com Do you brace for an avalanche every time you open your closet? California Closets can transform a potential disaster zone into an organizational marvel. Head to their Sullivan location to enlist the help of this industry leader in making your home’s trouble zones streamlined and beautiful. (SH) SILVER: Cabinet Systems BRONZE: The Closet Guys

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NEW CAR DEALERSHIP Larry H. Miller

Judy's Enchanted Garden

www.lhm.com From Honda to Hyundai or Toyota to Lexus, Larry H. Miller can take you from test drive to 60 with efficiency, an excellent selection and top of the line customer service, all with the local flavor we’ve come to expect. It’s enough to get you all revved up! (CMS) SILVER: Wendle Motors BRONZE: Appleway Group IDAHO: Dave Smith

USED CAR DEALERSHIP Wendle Motors www.wendle.com Sure, a car’s a car and where you are is where you are, but at Wendle Motors, the car is your second home and where you are is a place that goes the extra mile to help you make an informed decision. Trust them; they enjoy their means of transportation just like you do. (JL) SILVER: Consumer Auto Liquidators BRONZE: Larry H. Miller IDAHO: Parker Toyota

AUTO REPAIR Mechanic’s Pride www.mechanicspride.com If you’ve ever said, “My car is making a noise, it sounds like ‘plbbttttt-wheeeeeeeeeeyyyplbbttt…,’” you better be talking to someone who can translate. Mechanic’s Pride can take pride in the fact that they are fluent in speaking “car.” Not only do they speak it, but they also fix ‘em, and they fix ‘em well! They’ll have you back to saying “vroom, vroom” in no time. (BT)

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Thank You For Voting Us Best Garden Shop!

Thank you for voting us the BEST BUFFET 2 Years in a row!

SILVER: Certified Automotive Repair & Service BRONZE: Manito Automotive IDAHO: Lloyd’s Automotive

AUTO BODY SHOP DAA Northwest www.daanorthwest.com In life as with driving, you may encounter a few dings, dents and well, complete crashes along the way. It’s to be expected, but its how you recover that makes all the difference. DAA Northwest can give you a “do over” and make those unfortunate things look like they didn’t even happen. (LLR) SILVER: Precision Collision Auto Body BRONZE: Custom Auto Body IDAHO: Lake City Auto Body

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821 N Division, Spokane WA | 315-8943

TIRE STORE Les Schwab www.lesschwab.com Since the 1950s, the folks at Les Schwab have been working to keep vehicles running safely.

Readers trust this well-established company with the tire, brake, alignment, shock and strut, battery and winter driving needs of vehicles large and small. (SH) SILVER: Perfection Tire BRONZE: Discount Tire IDAHO: Tire-Rama

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www.spaparadiso.com Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and after a long absence during 2012, while construction was wrapping up on its new digs, we’re even fonder of Spa Paradiso. We’re forgiving it for our temporary time apart, and are fully committed to making this work. Soft robes, spa slippers, relaxing massage, and heavenly pedicures? Yes please! This is going to be a lasting relationship. (BT) SILVER: Davenport Spa & Salon BRONZE: La Rive Spa at Northern Quest Resort & Casino IDAHO: Zi Spa

Mario & Son Family Owned Stone Fabricators

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ario & Son is a full service family owned stone fabrication facility in Liberty Lake started in 1991

by Mario and his son, Joey Marcella. In addition to supplying countertops, Mario & Son also supplies tile and has the capability to manufacture and install large-scale commercial projects.

The team at Mario & Son is what sets them apart from their competitors. The sales team wants to bring the countertop buying process to life while engaging the client in their Liberty Lake showroom that creates a buying experience that’s incomparable. The showroom offers an interactive space that highlights the history and future of the stone industry while focusing on customer education.

The Mario & Son sales team uses this showroom as a tool to provide paramount customer service. Mario & Son is equipped with state of the art computerized stone working technology that very few local fabrication facilities have. The experienced craftsmen blend this technology and hand methods to create a perfect synergy.

They nurture long-term careers while creating a company culture that is meant to enhance both the customers experience and the employee’s craft.

When people see the size and quality of the Mario & Son facility, they often think that they are expensive but the reality is they aren’t!

Their pricing is the same, if not lower than their competitors because of their size and buying power. They also offer a better quality fabrication that is backed by nationally recognized craftsmen in the industry and the most sophisticated stone-working technology in the world, their customer service is locally recognized as the best, and lastly, they are a family owned company who supports the local community through charity and volunteerism.

Mario & Son has a broad community involvement. They promote educational tours with the area’s college design classes as well as numerous community groups and organizations, host events for the local animal shelters, numerous countertop donations to several organizations such as Sacred Heart Medical Center, provide hand crafted event awards and volunteer with the local art community.

For over 22 years now, Mario & Son has steadily grown and invested back into its operation, the facility is proof of this investment. They have a strong hold on the industry and know what it takes to succeed.

While most fabrication shops have closed their doors in these past years, Mario & Son has not only stayed open but they have flourished in these tough times. They have fine tuned their fabrication methods, updated the company procedures and increased profitability. The future of Mario & Son will be nothing short of its past; successful, cutting edge, and tenacious!

Mario & Son | 2750 N Eagle Ln | Liberty Lake | WA 99019 (509) 536-6079 | www.marioandson.com

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HAIR SALON 14th and Grand http://14thandgrand.com It takes just going to their website to… OMG that’s gorgeous! They’ve been around a long time and they know their stuff. Well trained, their staff is professional, specialized, and creative, allowing clients to sit back and relax until the unveiling… OMG that’s gorgeous! (JL)

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SILVER: Jaazz Salon BRONZE: Oasis Hair IDAHO: Studio 3B Hair Design

SUNTANNING Sunny Buns SKIN CARE Davenport Spa and Salon www.davenporthotelcollection.com/davenspa Nothing says “luxury” like an afternoon at the Davenport Spa. Whether you’re sipping complimentary champagne, enjoying the aromatherapy steam room, savoring a signature skin care treatment (or any of the other services) we know you’ll love this corner of the Davenport as much as we do! (CMS) SILVER: Ajuva BRONZE: Spa Paradisio IDAHO: Spa at Coeur d’Alene Resort

MANICURE Urbanna Spa www.urbannaspa.com Having a mani pedi at Urbana is enhanced by the graceful atmosphere. The spa is housed in a lovely historic building with warmth and character. Blah blah blah. All that’s true, but how they nailed it is by getting a license to pour wine. (LLR) SILVER: Davenport Spa & Salon BRONZE: Vida Nails IDAHO: Cool Nails & Wax

www.sunnybuns.com We all know that Spokane isn’t always sunny, but never fear! We have Sunny Buns to help you keep your tan looking beach-ready all year round! You just might get to thinking that you’re on vacation! Fruity drink and umbrella optional. (CMS) SILVER: Coconutz BRONZE: De Soleil IDAHO: Island Sun

HEALTH RELATED SERVICES DENTIST Brooke Cloninger, DDS http://brookecloningerdds.com Smile, you’re not on Candid Camera, you’re on halfa-dozen social media sites that post in the blink of an eye. Brooke Cloninger, DDS has an app for that and it has everything to do with the health and appearance of your pearly whites but don’t expect her to edit your wordy posts. (JL) SILVER: George Bourekis, DDS BRONZE: Richard Ellingsen, DDS IDAHO: Timothy La Brosse, DDS

COSMETIC DENTISTRY Ken Collins, DDS MASSAGE Valente Chiropractic and Massage

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www.spokanechiropractic.com For cricks in their necks, knots in their backs, misalignment in their spines, and more serious pain from sports or other injuries, readers trust the team at Valente Chiropractic and Massage to adjust and massage them back to health. (SH)

www.wemakespokanesmile.com Vampires may be trendy, but sharp pointy teeth will never do. What to do when your fangs are out of control? Cosmetic dentistry! Please note: it also works wonders for non-vampires, who are simply looking for some fine tuning to make their outer smile match their inner. Whiter, brighter straighter; that’s something we can sink our teeth into. (BT)

SILVER: Elements Massage BRONZE: In Touch Therapeutic Massage IDAHO: Body Tech Massage Therapy

SILVER: Richard Weigand, DDS BRONZE: Eric Ellingsen, DDS IDAHO: Bryan Dryden, DDS

Thank you for voting Idaho Lights best lighting showroom!

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daho Lights began in 1995 with a dream and a visit to Coeur d’Alene by owners Gene and Dianne Ansbaugh. They expanded by purchasing Evergreen Lighting in the Spokane Valley in 1999. They built a beautiful state of art lighting showroom off Hwy 95 in 2006.

The family owned business is passionate about lighting and providing good service. The professional, experienced staff not only provides the best knowledge in the area, but their clients become life long. Loyalty has kept Idaho Lights a leader in the community, winning best lighting showroom because of the fabulous customers.

Each showroom offers the latest and most advanced lighting products available.

From single fixture to full project, whether you have a drawing on a napkin, a full set of blueprints or are ready for an electrical walk of your project, they can design and refine lighting to your exact needs and budget.

Members of the Lighting One Buying Group and the American Lighting Association assist the company in staying on top of national lighting and accessory trends and education. The buying power brings affordable, new and exciting products into the stores to keep savvy customers satisfied.

Evergreen Lighting | 13504 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA | (509) 922-3993

Idaho Lights | 6055 N Sunshine St | Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 772-0229 | www.idaholights.com

idaho winner : Best lighting & Accessories

Pediatric Dental Center of North Idaho The Best in Pearly White Care for Your Kiddos

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n the long list of 21st century advances, pediatric dentistry ranks right up near the top! While most parents have a bad childhood dental experience to share, their children are actually able to enjoy a trip to the dentist. With fun movies and kids’ programing playing at every chair, video and computer games at their disposal, along with the professional, kind, and swift work of pediatric dental specialists—and the best of dental technologies—kiddos of today look forward to their dental visits. And because good childhood dental care is the foundation of lifelong dental health (which also affects other factors in overall health), you want to be sure you are giving your child the best dental care available.

Pediatric Dental Center of North Idaho is one of those places. They excel at taking care of children’s dental needs and giving them the tools to stay cavity free while offering many orthodontic procedures. Not only do they exceed your dental expectations, their office goes over the top in providing a fun and distracting environment that disarms the kids right from the moment they walk in.

Serving the community of North Idaho for close to 40 years, Dr. Ukich and his son, Dr. John, have a combined dental experience of over 55 years. Call them today to ensure your kiddo starts on the right track for lifelong dental health (and has fun at the same time)!

Pediatric Dental Center of North Idaho 1717 Lincoln Way | Suite 205 | Coeur d’Alene, ID | (208) 667-3556, www.dentalcareforkids.com and on Facebook

idaho winner : Best children’s dentist

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HEALTH CARE FACILITY Rockwood Clinic

CHILDREN’S DENTIST The Kidds Place www.thekiddsplace.com What kid likes going to the dentist? Well this place may actually have them asking to go. With a full on indoor playground and video games it may make it a little easier to open wide and say “Ahh.” (LLR) SILVER: Molly Gunsaulis, DDS BRONZE: Jay Enzler, DDS IDAHO: John Ukich, DDS

CHIROPRACTOR Valente Chiropractic and Massage For cricks in their necks, knots in their backs, misalignment in their spines, and more serious pain from sports or other injuries, readers trust the team at Valente Chiropractic and Massage to adjust and massage them back to health. (SH) SILVER: Houk Chiropractic BRONZE: Sicilia Chiropractic IDAHO: Dr. Jeff Priebe

www.rockwoodclinic.com Whether you’re looking for primary, urgent or specialty care, Rockwood Clinic has you covered, with convenient locations and plentiful physicians since 1930, when Dr. William Robinson, a Spokane native, returned home to use his newly acquired medical degree to give back to his community. Over 80 years later, his gift keeps on giving. (CMS) SILVER: Sacred Heart Medical Center BRONZE: Group Health IDAHO: Kootenai Medical Center

PLASTIC SURGERY Plastic Surgery Northwest

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http://plasticsurgerynorthwest.com Admit it; you’ve had work done or considered it.

As long as you haven’t chosen to resemble your cat, people only notice your enhanced beauty. For a face-to-face or a job well done, call Plastic Surgery Northwest, the area’s largest group of board certified plastic surgeons. (JL) SILVER: Hathaway MD Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics BRONZE: Shape Cosmetic Surgery IDAHO: Linea Plastic Surgery

Certified Security & Sound Keeping Your Family Safe Since 1971

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ertified Security & Sound is a locally owned and operated business, since 1971 and located in the heart of Spokane Valley. Certified Security & Sound was founded by Robert Hanley, and is managed with son, Jeff Hanley, and wife, Nicole Downhour-Hanley. Their team is proud to provide excellent customer service, installation and alarm monitoring, all from their official security headquarters, conveniently located off Pines Road in the Valley.

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he sight of 13 year old Victoria is shocking. She’s barely a teenager, an innocent child who lives in a country where basic medical care, let alone the specialty work she needs is practically non-existent, especially to a poor family like hers.

Victoria, who lives in Guatemala, was born with severe cleft fractures in her skull. Her eyes and nose are not even in the center of her face and they are barely recognizable as eyes and a nose. People turn away from her, simply unable to look at her grotesque face; seeing it is too difficult, too sad and unfathomable. Her hope to live a normal life lies in the hands of a team of medical providers and supporters here in the Inland Northwest under a non-profit called Hearts In Motion (H.I.M.). Spokane is one of five satellite H.I.M. programs in the country, and the only one in the Northwest.

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We are well suited for Hearts In Motion here because of a maxillofacial and cleft palate program in Spokane that’s been helping local children for more than four decades. The children seen by a team of local specialists do not have near the level of deformity that Victoria does, but their cleft lips, cleft palates and related medical issues are no less serious or in need of treatment than the little girl from Guatemala. “It’s not just one surgery and a child’s face is fixed,” says Laurie Vessey, a nurse and longtime coordinator of the Inland Northwest Maxillofacial Program. “Open palate problems start at birth and corrective surgeries can start as early as six weeks of age. Then as a child grows and their face and bone structure changes, more surgeries are needed. Plus children with palate and lip problems also generally have problems with their ears, their speech and their teeth. Their medical needs are seemingly endless.”

Kari Almeida of Spokane knows that all too well. Her son Kolin was born with cleft lip and cleft palate. She and her husband Tony found out with an ultrasound when she was 20 weeks pregnant. At first Kari says she was beside herself and horrified at the thought of having a child with a facial deformity. “You worry you will be ashamed or embarrassed of your child and you think about how different from other kids he is going to be.” Education and connecting with the local maxillofacial and cleft palate program eventually prepared her for what was ahead with her unborn child.

The Centers for Disease Control lists cleft lip and cleft palate as one of the most common birth defects. The defects happen early in pregnancy when a baby’s lip or their mouth doesn’t form properly. A cleft lip is when the tissue that makes up the

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lip doesn’t completely join before birth, resulting in an opening in the upper lip.

The opening can be a small slit or a large opening that goes through the lip and into the nose. A cleft palate is when the tissue that makes up the roof of the mouth does not join correctly and remains open.

Armed with that type of knowledge Kari and her husband slowly prepared for the arrival of their baby and his birth defect. “I felt I could face it because I was educated.

I accepted that my child will have a cleft palate and we were excited to bring him into the world!” recalls Kari. “Once I held him in my arms, any thoughts of being ashamed or embarrassed were gone.” But the work to fix Kolin’s defect was just beginning. Little Kolin underwent his first surgery at just six weeks. He weighed only ten pounds.

Doctors actually did two surgeries at that time so, as Kari explains, his little body didn’t have to go through the anesthesia and the trauma twice.

Kolin is now 10 years old and Kari has lost track of the number of surgeries he’s had saying only that it’s “an insane amount!”

There are more surgeries ahead to continually repair and improve the appearance of Kolin’s face as it changes with age. Also ahead are surgeries to improve his breathing, hearing and speech, and dental and orthodontic surgeries. In all, it will most likely be 10 more years of surgeries.

Finally, somewhere around age 20 most cleft children are through with surgeries but still may face a lifetime of hearing, speech or learning difficulties. Kari says Kolin is a happy, adjusted, confident 5th grader and you can’t tell by looking at him that he was born with a cleft lip and palate.

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coordinator Laurie Vessey with giving her the tools and the emotional support to deal with her cleft baby. “Parents of cleft children in this area know her and she is truly our angel. She is our connection to our babies.”

Vessey provides parents with information about everything from the special bottles they need to feed their cleft baby, to how to monitor growth and development, to what to expect during surgeries. “She made me feel like it was going to be okay,” says Kari.

In fact, when the program was cut under Spokane Regional Health District, parents “came out of the woodwork” according to Kari and went to bat to save the program.

The lifeline came from the Northwest Foundation for Maxillofacial Research and Education founded by Spokane oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Mark Paxton, who has long performed medical mission work in Guatemala and has established ties with Hearts In Motion, the organization looking to bring Victoria to Spokane.

Paxton adopted the program under the foundation’s umbrella and kept it afloat for more than a year while looking for a new home for the program. “Mark saved the program for more than 300 children in Eastern Washington” says Vessey. This past July the Washington State Department of Health awarded the program grant money for another two years.

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Not so straight forward is getting a child like Victoria, whose condition is too complicated to fix during a mission trip, to the United States for treatment.

Karen Scheeringa, the founder of Hearts In Motion, says they are bringing fewer children to the U.S. every year because of economics and immigration challenges.

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“Because the cleft is likely up in the base of her brain, she is at risk of a brain infection and of eventually developing meningitis, both of which could be fatal,” says Paxton.

“The surgery itself presents some pretty big risks but we are optimistic about the outcome.” Scheeringa, who has worked with Paxton on hundreds of cases, says “I have one-hundred percent faith in Mark and his opinion that this risky surgery is worth it.”

Scheeringa says she is often asked why help a child like Victoria with the odds stacked against her and with so many other medical and social issues right here in our own country. “To not try to help her is the greater travesty,” she says. “We have the capability to do it and she will die if we don’t do it. She is already dying a little each day because in other people’s minds, she’s a monster. The greatest hurt is that Victoria is mentally normal. There is this sweet little girl inside the distorted body and she just wants to look like everyone else.”

Hearts In Motion, along with Paxton and other champions are hoping to get Victoria to Spokane for surgery in November. But there is $80,000 in the way. Four Spokane surgeons (a pediatric neurosurgeon, a plastic surgeon, an occuloplastics surgeon and maxillofacial and oral surgeon, Paxton) are donating their services. Victoria will have to live with a host family here for six months. There is no compensation for them. Hearts In Motion pays for the flight here and other costs, but there is still the cost of the operating room, hospital overhead and support staff. Hearts In Motion is counting on donations to raise the remaining money. “It used to be that everything was donated,” says Scheeringa.

“We used to bring several hundred children to the United States a year. This is a new experience to try and raise this type of money.”

All of this is for a teenage girl with a sparky personality, says Paxton, who adds she and her family are extremely grateful just for the chance that this surgery may happen. “I’m convinced people want to help, they just don’t know how,” says Scheeringa. Here’s how: visit www. heartsinmotion.org and challenge yourself to look at this little girl who is looking to us for help.

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When my 89-year-old father was hospitalized last spring, I had a firsthand look at medical overlap and lack of coordination between hospitals, doctors’ offices, specialty care providers, laboratories, pharmacists and more. (And Spokane is known for its advanced medical community and systems!)

Still, busy doctors, nurses and technicians can’t possibly connect with each other immediately on every patient. So patients like my dad can end up repeating basic information and starting over with each sub specialty, which is frustrating, time consuming and costly, for both patients and care givers.

That’s about to change in Spokane and surrounding communities in five states and it’s an epic undertaking.

Getting wired Epic is the electronic health record (EHR) chosen by Providence Health and Services for implementation at its 32 hospitals and approximately 400 clinics in its five-state system.

The EHR went “live” in most Spokane Providence physician practices in February and in its hospitals (Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, plus St. Joseph’s in Chewelah and Mount Carmel in Colville) in October. The organization chose Epic because it has a proven track record as the EHR of choice for many major health care systems across the nation.

In fact, when all the organizations across the country that have contracted with Epic have the system fully implemented, just over half (51 percent) of all patients in the United States will be on Epic through almost 300 health care organizations. The cost for Providence’s fivestate system to make the switch is just shy of a billion dollars, but the EHR will pay for itself with improved efficiency and reduced duplication of charts and tests ordered.

“The intent of Epic is to put all relevant clinical information about a patient in one place so that patients and their physicians have all the information they need to make the best decisions about diagnosis, testing, prescriptions and other aspects of their care,” explains Jeff Collins, MD, physician chief executive for Providence Health Care – Eastern Washington.

Making it personal In addition, the MyChart feature of the Epic record gives patients easy and safe access to their own health care information.

According to Providence’s Epic deployment director Tami Klein, “Epic integrates patient records from hospitals to clinics and other care settings, so a patient doesn’t have to repeat information and all the care providers are looking at the same data.”

Perhaps most important, you, the patient, are looking at the same data. The online MyChart allows you to access your own health records, even schedule your own appointments or print out your child’s growth charts.

“The exchange is through a secure patient portal that allows patients to engage with providers without coming into the office,” says Klein.

Many patients are already using Epic’s MyChart as it went live for 220 Spokane providers and their patients in February.

One patient says, “I’ve experienced next-day lab results, and have emailed questions directly to my physician and nurse practitioner and received responses within a day. I also had a question regarding a prescription change and had excellent results within a day. I find MyChart easy to set up and easy to access.”

There is also a patient proxy bill with the Epic system, so a family member or care giver can be granted access to a patient’s medical chart, allowing them to actively participate in the care of a loved one who is elderly, incapacitated, or simply not computer literate. The proxy features also allow several people to access a patient’s chart simultaneously allowing them to make care decisions with the same information in front of them.

So in the situation with my elderly father, the experience would have been different than what we encountered last spring. His multiple specialists would see the same test results, health history and medications. And I would have had access to that and been a better-informed advocate for my dad.

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system of financial incentives and standards for the use of electronic records, referred to as “Meaningful Use.” Health care providers receive incentives (or incur penalties for noncompliance later on) to update and implement medical records systems.

Epic achieves the “meaningful use” requirement, as does the EHR system that one of Spokane’s other health system uses.

Rockwood Health System which includes Deaconess and Valley Hospitals and Rockwood Clinics, uses a different EHR that also allows health care providers to share information within its system. Rockwood is in the early stage of implementing a patient portal that would allow patients to access their own records in a similar manner as MyChart does with Epic.

While most EHR systems either have or are developing patient access features, they are not interchangeable between systems.

So if you have a primary care doctor at Rockwood and a cancer doctor at Providence, you would have two different patient access charts or programs specific to each health care organization. Phase two of the federal Meaningful Use mandate (which begins in 2014) looks at health information exchanges.

In other words once health care organizations get their EHR systems up, running, and compliant, how do they exchange information?

Frank Otto, MD, who is championing the Epic install for Providence, provides a great basic analogy. “Right now we are just trying to get the car built, after that we can look at how to drive it across the street.”

Dean Larsen, CEO of the Spokane County Medical Society since April, says there is a concerted effort to reconnect health care organizations in Spokane that have been operating as silos to some degree. “We are a collaborative medical community that has historically worked well together.” The immediate goal is updating electronic medical records, and, Larsen adds, “The higher goal is linking everyone locally, then regionally, then statewide, then nationwide. So if you are in a car accident in Boston, doctors have immediate access to your medical history and can determine what allergies you have, what medications you are on, and what existing conditions you may have. It’s really about point of care for the patient.”

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The latest generation of technologies are being brought to the market by a number of high tech DNA companies. For instance, Foundation Medicine is the latest generation of genomic markers. This company uses a technique called NGS (Next Generation Sequencing), a much clearer way of looking at genomic data and defining alterations within the gene, which could indicate either susceptibility or resistance to certain treatments. Additionally, companies such as BioTheranostics use a combination of technologies, such as NGS, but also older techniques, combining multiple methodologies to look at DNA from tumors and select better targeted therapies. Another company is Caris, and they produce a molecular profiling report. All of these companies use a tumor that was either from the original surgery or, more ideally, from the most recently diagnosed area felt to be consistent with disease progression.

The reality is that molecular markers are not something of the future, but are current progressive tools used to optimize patient treatment.

For instance, we know that to treat lung cancer there are two subtypes, those that are called EGFR mutated cancers or ALK mutated cancers.

Those cancers are treated with pills, and these pills have superior response rates compared to traditional chemotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer. It is imperative to have that information up front before any treatment recommendations are made. Additionally, treatment for melanoma is now significantly weighted toward genomic markers, and those patients with V600E mutations of BRAF are treated differently. These patients receive a very unique type of pill rather than traditional chemotherapy. Many other cancers are headed in the same direction. Even the FDA is now requiring a biomarker, which is either a genomic abnormality or other type of test, to help specify that we are treating the appropriate patient population.

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Immunotherapies, such as Provenge, which is the vaccine for prostate cancer, play a pivotal role by increasing the effects of the immune system through activated antibodies. Yervoy for melanoma is relatively new to the market. Unique imaging that is now becoming available is MRI/ PET; however, that is not likely to be available on a routine basis for a number of years to come.

CT scans have become more high definition, giving better resolution with less energy, which is a benefit to the patients. Here at Evergreen, we will be updating to a 2014 PET/CT machine this fall.

I think one of the bigger advances in the treatment of cancer has been in patients whose disease has not responded to at least two lines of treatment. By biopsying a new area of the disease when the cancer has progressed, and using these molecular techniques, one can improve the selectivity of treatment and significantly improve the benefit of the drug from roughly 10% to 15% of the patients to as high as 30% to 50% of the patients. For many of us, this is now the new standard in terms of how to select treatments for patients, and in fact, it also helps target the ability to match patients with newer treatments that are becoming available. The newest treatments available are within the confines of Phase I clinical trials. Phase I clinical trials offer cancer treatments to patients that will not be commercially available for up to another eight years. In the tradition of how all cancer drugs are designed and brought to market, dramatic responses in the right tumor type can lead to market approval of these drugs.

Evergreen offers the largest number of Phase I trials of any practice within the Spokane area.

For patients, I think the most important thing, in terms of knowing how to fight against your cancer, is to ask a lot of questions. One can look at the NCCN (National Comprehensive Care Network) guidelines for standard treatment options. Additionally, when the cancer has progressed, I would definitely be asking about genomic markers and participation in clinical trials. We have seen great advances in medicine; however, only about 3% to 5% of American adults with cancer participate in clinical trials. I think, for us to defeat cancer, more therapies are needed.

These therapies will be discovered through these upcoming clinical trials.

Stephen P. Anthony, DO is a Molecular Hematologist/Oncologist at Evergreen Hematology & Oncology. He is also an Adjunct Senior Investigator, Translational Genomics Research Institute; Clinical Assistant Professor of MedicineDept of Medicine, University of Washington.

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Both the main house and the guest house have incredible views, looking out onto Lake Coeur d’Alene.

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A Timeless Feel

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ocated between two-world class golf courses and full of high quality touches, it’s not hard to see why someone would love to live in the home contractor Randy Campbell built in the Black Rock community on Lake Coeur d’Alene. With three decades in the business and having built in Black Rock itself for more than 12 years, Campbell, of Campbell & Campbell L.L.C., was intimately involved in the details of creating this gorgeous home, which was completed last spring as part of a new gated community called The Estates at Black Rock Bay. Although he’s worked on many unforgettable homes, this is one Campbell is particularly proud of. For him, it represents “kind of an accumulation of 30 years of experience on my part.”

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A dramatic stacked stone archway sets off the baking and cooking area of the kitchen.

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feet of white sandy beach with a cabana and beach park. The beach plus the views plus the stunning homes plus the proximity to two renowned golf courses (The Golf Club at Black Rock and Rock Creek Golf Club) mean the development’s properties has everything desirable in a high-end vacation

home. “Of course it’s all about the lifestyle, golf and the view,” says Campbell.

“The house is designed for living, with a focus on entertaining,” he says. “I put a lot of thought into the flow of the house.”

This property has a 3,700 square foot main house that sits on one park-like acre, with

an adjacent 990 square foot guest home.

To create this estate, Campbell says he took into consideration everything he’s learned from his long career of building luxury homes, in addition to the feedback he’s received from homeowners over the years.

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Thanks to the view through double doors opening onto a private terrace, getting up early is a little bit easier.

panoramic lake views that’s full of comfort, warmth and charm. Some of the home’s many amenities include extensive sound and security systems, a Lutron lighting system with control panels in three locations, and in-floor heat supplied by an electric boiler system.

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The arrangement on the property, with the main house, oversized three-car garage and two-bedroom guest home situated around a spacious courtyard in a way that almost creates an enclosure, was “designed to bring you into a special place,” says Campbell, with “a private feeling entering an exclusive,

estate-style home.”

The home’s style, a sort of luxury craftsman Campbell describes as “Northwest elegance with a warm mountain flair,” incorporates lots of natural elements (wood, rock and glass) with top-of-the-line finishes and conveniences. “This home is designed for a

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The use of multiple textures and surfaces adds to the richness of this home office and study.

stone and wood exterior are both beautiful and welcoming. The stone, “Big Horn Random” from Montana, has not previously been used in this area. Custom two inch log siding with heavy timber accents covers the rest of the exterior, which extends up to the peaked roof that is covered with a 50 year Monier Madera Tile.

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Near the main house’s entry, the pavers of the driveway give way to handmade basalt pavers in a combination of dark and light colors; these pavers were cut with a saw and hand-chipped with a hammer. Subtle black accents, which begin here on the exterior, weave themselves throughout the home in different materials (the dark hues of the

Travertine tile, swirls in granite countertops, accents around the master bath). The main house’s impressive entry is flanked by basalt columns, the majority of which were left rough, with lustrous black polished basalt at the base. The home’s soffits and overhangs are covered with 2x6 tongue-and-groove cedar that encloses a hidden roof venting

system within the fascia. The entry’s barrel ceiling, an architectural element that’s mirrored on the interior, is planked with cedar.

Inside the house, the planking of the barrel ceiling is done in alder. The flooring here, Travertine from Turkey, coveted for its uncommon black mineral deposits, runs

Sliding open the wall of the dining room allows the outdoors to become part of the entertaining area. During the winter, though the doors can’t be opened, the stunning views can still be seen.

through the entry and down the hallway.

In the great room just beyond, cedar beams draw the eye up while the entry framing simultaneously attracts attention across the room to the Kolbe windows and 10’x20’ liftand-slide glass doors that lead to the patio, grass and lake views.

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engineered oak that’s been glued to prevent movement or sound. The centerpiece of the great room is a stunning fireplace, with a basalt surround (some rough and some polished black) and custom grating. The fireplace wall is surfaced with the same stone used on the exterior, which carries up to the lofty ceiling. On one side of this fireplace is

a tall, built-in wood bookshelf. The home is furnished with comfortable and lovely pieces from Mountain Comfort Furnishings.

Campbell’s favorite spot in the home is the kitchen, which he describes as “the hub and heartbeat of the home. It’s positioned to have commanding views of the lake, yet be central to all activity taking place in

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This sunken circular bar with an antiqued granite bartop is one of many spots in the house where guests can gather for quiet conversations—or boisterous ones, depending on the mood.

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and houses sinks and cabinetry on the other.

The majority of the cabinetry and drawers are kept low in this kitchen, an intentional choice that leaves things easily in reach for small-statured cooks. The cherry wood cabinets are custom-made, with distressed inset doors and black walnut pegs that provide a subtle but charming accent. The

upper cabinetry, hood and island have onyx and wood accent work; the onyx is backlit to emit a lovely glow at night.

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The dining area adjacent to the kitchen provides another convenient spot for eating and relaxing.

Also open to the great room, for easy socialization and entertaining, is a sunken circular bar with an antiqued granite bar top; a Sub-Zero wine cooler and built-in wine storage are already in place. The ceiling above the bar, which is backed by windows

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showcasing gorgeous lake views, is covered in wood planks.

The custom cherry wood wainscoting of the office/media room is a nice touch equally appropriate for a traditional office or the walls of a movie room (space is available for three media chairs so the room can be used for that purpose). Full walls of built-ins and touch-release cabinetry equip the home with all the storage space a homeowner

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Who wants Adirondack chairs and generic patio furniture when these functioning works of art offer a truly unique way to furnish the patio? (top) The main entrance to the home (below) is welcoming.

might need. Onyx accents tie the space visually to the kitchen, and hidden compartments are available to store valuables or hunting equipment.

An extra wide, six-foot “butler’s hallway” floored in travertine runs along the non-lake side of the home. The hallway placement, Campbell explains, makes it easy to travel between the home’s private spaces without having to intrude into the public ones. Along the hallway are designated art spots with lighting in place to showcase pieces — and future additions to a collection — that may be displayed.

The home features double bedroom suites, both of which have 100 percent wool carpeting. The double doors leading into the master suite perfectly frame the lake beyond, which is accessible through the large slider that leads onto the patio. The master has a coffered ceiling and a fireplace with a custom granite surround. The master bathroom is spacious and beautifully appointed, showcasing two custom vessel sinks made of granite and onyx, a unique style that is used in all of the bathrooms. Other luxurious touches are the double water closets, a spacious air Jacuzzi tub, heated floors, hickory cabinets with mitered doors, a TV that is built in behind one mirrored cabinet, and an oversized granite-surround shower featuring multiple showerheads.

A well-equipped walk-in master closet full of built-in storage connects to the laundry room, which has granite countertops, ample storage cabinetry and a window above the sink that overlooks the property.

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The laundry room has been thoughtfully placed to make it very convenient for the homeowners, yet accessible to others through a door just off the pantry area.

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Attention to detail is noticeable in every part of the home, even down to the unique drain in this bowl sink atop a granite countertop.

impressive lift-and-slide glass doors is a patio floored in stain-resistant tile. Here is found one of the most impressive and sure to be conversation pieces in the entire home: Custom solid basalt furnishings surrounding a gas fire pit. Who wants Adirondack chairs and generic patio furniture when these functioning works of art offer a truly unique way to furnish the patio?

The outdoor space also includes a built-in barbecue, serving table and ice chest with wine storage. The cedar-planked barrel ceiling here echoes the design of the home’s entry and helps to make the rear of the property just as impressive and welcoming as the front—an important design choice when you know your home will often be viewed from the water.

A spacious, oversized three-stall garage (at 1,172 square feet, it can house an SUV and still have 10 feet of space leftover in front of it, Campbell says) opens onto a pantry area and drop spot close to the kitchen and laundry room.

The guest home brings in many of the same elements that make the main house so special, like basalt beam bases and handchipped pavers near the entry. Inside, the 990 square-feet space is also floored in engineered oak. A masonry fireplace is the centerpiece of the living area, which is open 134

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to the fully equipped kitchen. The two guest bedrooms are full of light and equipped with built-in bookshelves and window seats. In the hallway is a closet devoted to a washer and dryer—a generous touch for visitors.

The bathroom has a large tiled shower, granite countertops, a wide vessel sink and solid wood cabinetry. Throughout the guest home, vertical planking has been used on the cabinetry and doors, creating a connected feeling within the space. Glass sliders off the living area lead onto a private patio.

A grassy lawn extends behind the main house and guesthouse. Plants and shrubs were chosen both to complement the home and to be resistant to the area’s deer and elk, “so they don’t come to lunch,” Campbell explains. The landscaping is appealing and intentionally laid back with the surrounding pines, hills and lake left to be the visual stars.

The goal, Campbell says, was to “let the natural part of the area get as close to the house as we can.”

Accessible via golf cart on a paved trail will be The Estates’ shared cabana space, which will include a private clubhouse (with a kitchen, sitting area, powder room, outdoor shower, fire pit and water toy storage), beach park and covered boat slips. The nearly 200 feet of private sandy beach there will be exclusively available to owners at The

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Estates. Also accessible to homeowners in the development will be an extensive trail system with scenic look-outs and private picnic areas. It’s hard to imagine a more relaxing and desirable space.

“I am very proud of this home,” says Campbell. “The home has everything clients have told me they want for the past several years. The final factor in all my decisions was to give it a timeless feel so the owners could pass this home on to future buyers and they would have the same excitement to own it.”

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Maximizing Curb Appeal

Through the Eyes of Your Home

by Stephanie Regalado

The importance of curb appeal can never be underrated when you own a home. Whether it’s pride of ownership or fitting in with the neighborhood, the exterior of your home reflects your personality and can create positive impressions. If you’re selling your house, the importance of curb appeal jumps ten-fold as you try to position your home for an “instant connection” with potential buyers.

Windows are the cornerstones of your home’s visual interest, both inside and from the curb. They can add a striking feature and focal point to your home. We checked in with Marcus Ridgely, the owner of Window Replacement Systems, to see what is new in the world of windows.

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“We are seeing more and more people requesting bids for our fiberglass Integrity window instead of vinyl,” says Ridgely.

“Fiberglass windows offer all the beauty of wood windows with all the same benefits of a vinyl window. We can custom size them and they are delivered to our building within 10 days of ordering; that’s as fast if not faster than we receive some vinyl windows.”

When it comes to window replacement, Ridgely advises homeowners to replace windows that are more than 20-years old.

“The leaps in technology have drastically improved the efficiency of residential windows compared to products made just 10 years ago and that ultimately results in energy savings for homeowners.” There are win-

dows available now that achieve an r-value of R-5. “Considering that 15 or so years ago a vinyl window would be lucky to get an R-1; that’s how much the technology has improved.”

The thought of replacing windows may be a daunting one for homeowners, but there are a few things you can do to ensure you’ll not only choose the best products, but also have a good—and lasting—experience. “One thing homeowners often overlook when getting estimates for replacement windows is the actual installation of the products they are purchasing,” shares Ridgely. “Installation is a critical part of the entire replacement window process to ensure the windows are sealed, function properly, and

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are aesthetically pleasing to you and your neighbors.” Substandard installations are not only an eyesore, they may also cause damage to your home’s structure. “Unidentified window leaks can intrude into your exterior wall cavities and can grow mold and bacteria as well as cause rotting and structural damage. Always ask about the installation process, if a salesman cannot explain exactly how the new windows will be installed, then buyer beware,” warns Ridgely. “Here at Window Replacement Systems we are so confident in our installation process and materials that we use that we offer an= industry leading Lifetime Warranty on our installation and craftsmanship.”

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Your roof and your foundation are complementary parts of your house. You know the importance of a good foundation—figuratively and literally—it supports everything built on it. A good roof is just as important, because it protects everything under it. But your roof provides more than protection and has just as much potential to serve as a beautiful focal point as it does an unsightly eyesore. Here are some ideas to ensure your home is putting its best roof forward.

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time with very little maintenance required.”

Across the nation, roofing manufacturers continue to push the envelope when it comes to creating eco-friendly roofing materials. As more and more consumers opt for green roofs, roof manufacturers are putting more emphasis on delivering clean, recyclable products. For example, a new composite roof insulation product coming to market this year qualifies for LEED certification in that it is made from recycled materials, is free of formaldehyde and ozone-depleting hydrochlorofuorocarbons (HCFCs) and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and is 100% recyclable.

Unique aspects of green roofing are gaining prominence as well. There has been some attention on sod roofing and turf roofing, similar to rooftops of 17th century homes in Scandinavian countries. Wooden boards provide the base, which are then covered in layered birch bark to make the roof waterproof. Layers of grass, sod, or turf are added to secure the bark, absorb water and provide insulation.

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Some visible signs that a roof is ready to be replaced are curling, cracking and excessive granule loss on existing shingles.

“Obviously roof leaks are always concerning,” says Sitton. “But just because a roof leaks does not always mean it needs to be replaced. The majority of existing roofs are 20-year 3-tab, which, like a battery and tires, is pro-rated.” Sitton notes that in most cases the 20-year 3-tab roofs need to be replaced at around 15- to 17-years.

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“The best way to make a roof last is to make sure that the ventilation system of the home is working the way it should be,” says Sitton. When Spokane Roofing takes on a new project, part of the scope of work is to evaluate the ventilation system and ensure that it is working properly. “In most instances current building codes have changed and we must increase the amount of exhaust vents on a home,” explains Sitton. “Another critical component is the soffit or intake vents. Checking these is also very important and many times skipped.” In addition to venting, keeping a roof free of pine needles, moss and other debris on an annual basis will help ensure the roof over your head stays beautiful while keeping you warm and dry for many years.

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Multiple Offers When it comes to hot homes, buyers and sellers win by playing their best hands

by Darin Burt In a competitive situation like buying and selling a home, there might seem to be some “tactics” that would sway the bid selection one way or another, but according to Marianne Bornhoft, Realtor with WindermereManito, and 2013 President of The Spokane Association of Realtors, honesty is always the best policy when dealing with and negotiating multiple offers.

“There’s no place where it’s written that you must disclose whether or not you have other offers on the property, but I tell my clients that we need to let the other interested parties know that there is another offer,” says Bornhoft, a past winner of the Spokane Association’s Excellence in Professionalism award.

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buyers polled said they would withdraw their offer and find another house. Fifty-four percent would hold their ground (thinking that the listing agent might be bluffing), while only three percent said they would go all in with their highest offer.

Still, a similar survey by the Ohio Association of Realtors concluded that 71 percent of buyers increased their offer. The only thing you can be sure of is that you really don’t know how a buyer will react.

Now that you have multiple offers, it’s time to select one (or none) that is the best fit. Not surprisingly, the seller holds more cards when they have choices.

“If there are multiple offers, I prefer to sit down with my client in person and open them all at the same time,” Bornhoft says. “In doing so, we have the opportunity to examine the offers and I can explain the differences – plusses and minuses, to the client.”

Sometimes price isn’t the seller’s most important factor. A recent client of Bornhoft’s, for instance, had a price in mind, but had an ultimate goal of a delayed closing and not being required to vacate the property until a few months later.

“Usually, you can’t get everything. You usually get terms or price,” Bornhoft says.

With multiple offers common, it’s advisable to write your offer quickly so that you’ll be first to the finish line and give the seller fewer reasons to counter. It’s always about the seller’s bottom line so you want to make your offer as strong as possible.

There’s no bluffing in this game, so go all in with an offer you can make peace with. The last thing you want is to overbid and then regret the decision.

You also don’t want to risk losing the home of your dreams by playing it too safe and trying to save a few dollars.

One of the keys to making a strong offer is to have a pre-approval (not a pre-qualification letter; big difference) letter from a thorough and reputable lender in hand. Granted, a pre-approval is more time-consuming than a pre-qualification, but the additional due diligence is exactly why the pre-approval carries more weight. Sellers want to feel secure about financing issues. They want to be certain that a buyer is able to pay the offer price.

Another concern of sellers is that a winning buyer may get cold feet and default on the home purchase contract, stranding him without a sale. If you can put as much money as possible into the earnest money deposit (a month earlier than the down payment) you communicate your intentions to follow through with your home buying offer.

Another way to improve the chance of your offer being accepted is to do a pre-inspection. By finding out any issues that may exist with the property prior to making your offer, and then waving the home inspection, the seller can rest assured that all problems and costs for which they may be responsible will be included in the offer and there won’t be any surprises waiting to ruin the deal.

It’s such a fast-paced market right now, that you have to be very astute when you want to accelerate your offer and know what kind of leverage your offer has over something else.

Colleen Kelley, owner/managing broker with RE/ MAX Infinity Group in Coeur d’Alene had a recent seller who accepted a lower offer because the buyer had all their ducks in row from the prequalification letter to a copy of their bank statement showing that funds were in place to cover the down payment.

“It’s one thing to say you have $20,000 and another things to show it,” Kelley says. “I don’t think you can ever give enough information in a multiple offer situation.”

Another tip that sometimes works is to offer an amount with an odd number – say, $250,195. You never know when you might beat out another offer by a minimal margin.

These are a few ways to try to effectively deal with a multiple bidding situation on a home. If you don’t win the first time, with the help of a realtor, you’ll most likely be able to find another home you love.

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Stunning Victorian sited on over 3 treed acres. Grand entry opens to spectaular double staircase. Chef's island kitchen. Family room boasts wall of windows & adjoining sunroom. Master suite with double walk-in closets & jetted tub. Lower level includes kitchen & ultimate hobby room.

6 Bedrooms, 5 Baths $825,000

511 E. Wild Rose Road

Country craftsman sited on nearly 10 view acres.

Stunning workmanship and appointments. Great room with two story fireplace and floor to ceiling windows. Epicurean island kitchen with cherry cabinetry, slab granite & stainless steel appliances. Master suite features alcove seating & fireplace. Lower level includes recreation & hobby rooms.

4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths $739,900

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8214 N. Panorama Drive

Gorgeous Traditional with spectacular eastern exposure city & mountain views! Formal living room with gas fireplace & French doors. Cook's island kitchen with custom cabinetry. Luxurious master suite boasts dual sink vanity & walkin closet. Lower level features family room & additional bedroom. Viewing deck with hot tub.

Newer 40 yr roof, siding & deck, patios. Park like yard. Gated.

5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths $529,000

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2216 S. Twilight Lane

Stunning Custom Craftsman with unsurpassed upgrades & appointments. Formal dining room with butler's buffet. Chef's island kitchen offers top shelf amenities. Upper level boasts master suite w/high counter double sink vanity, shower, soaking tub & walk-in closet and 3 addt'l bedrooms. Lower level includes rec. room, 2BRs & BA. Exceptionally landscaped backyard.

6 Bedrooms, 4 Baths $479,000

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21621 N. Buckeye Lake Lane

Gorgeous traditional 2-Story sited on 5 acres. Light & bright great room with corner fireplace & custom built-ins. Spacious cook's island kitchen. Luxurious main level master suite. Stunning finished basement.

20'x40' heated & insulated summer house/shop.

6 bedrooms, 5 baths $699,000

ASPEN CREEK CRAFTSMAN

11208 E. Sandstone Lane

Gorgeous Rancher with Stunning Mountain Views features gleaming white birch floors, formal dining & great rooms. Designer island kitchen with slab granite, stainless steel appliances, knotty alder cabinetry. Main floor master suite boasts slate-topped dual sink vanity, garden tub & walkin closet. Lower level includes oversized recreation room with gas fireplace.

4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths $435,000

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4367 S. Greystone Lane

George Paras Two-Story sited on oversized lot with exquisite decor and designer finishes throughout. Formal living & dining rooms. Cook's kitchen includes granite-tiled island and knotty alder cabinets opens to great room with fireplace. Four bedrooms with bonus room on upper level. Stunning master suite. Private patio overlooks manicured backyard and greenbelt.

4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths $335,000

52 W. 26th Avenue

Wonderful 2 story home with newly constructed upper level adding three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Cook's kitchen with beautiful wood flooring and pantry. Light & airy living room with gas fireplace. Fabulous upgrades including new electrical & plumbing. Enchanting back yard.

4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

$325,000

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13008 W. 21st Avenue

Airway Heights office set-up located on nearly an acre.

Office break room with mini-kitchen, map room and large storage area. Chain link fenced. Public water.

Convenient location. Contract terms available.

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2701 S. Sunnybrook

Parkside home features one level convenience in this 55+ gated community. Living room with gas fireplace.

Spacious country kitchen with gas range, pantry & charming eating nook. Main floor master suite. Lower level with new carpet includes family room, additional bedroom and office/hobby room. Manicured yard with flagstone patio. All appliances stay. Close to shopping.

3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths $215,000

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Secluded living sited on 5 acres with territorial views, wildlife & year-round spring-fed trout pond. 50 amp RV hookup. Oversized heated & insulated garage/shop. Outdoor solar shower.

Pheasant & chicken pens. All appliances included.

Security system.

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths $169,900

4204 N. Whitehouse

Wonderful Northside home with fabulous updates!

Newer roof, Hardy-Plank siding & vinyl windows.

Charming kitchen with eating nook. Insulated 2-car garage with overhead storage. Fully fenced backyard with cobblestone patio, fire pit and gazebo. RV Parking. All appliances stay.

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath $139,000

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Buckeye Estates Custom 21621 N. Buckeye Lake Lane

Spectacular Craftsman Traditional 2-story sited on 5 incredible acres. Elegant floor plan with unsurpassed upgrades & appointments. Stunning great room with soaring ceiling and corner fireplace. Epicurean island kitchen with designer granite & tile, custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, butler's pantry. Luxurious master suite with dual vanity & walk-in closet. Upper level guest suite with 3 additional bedrooms. Fabulous recently finished lower with kitchenette, guest suite & rec room. Gorgeous landscaping. Deck overlooks outstanding water feature. 20'x40' heated summer shop.

6 Bedrooms, 5 Baths

$699,000

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Smaller than your standard billboard, the 10’5” X 22’8” Billboard Posters deliver large-scale exposure with multiple units strategically placed to maximize your advertising potential.

Billboard Posters are purchased in “showings”, or quantities of multiple units with traffic counts equating to various levels of market penetration. For example, a “50 showing” is 16 billboards with traffic counts equal to 50% of the population of the Spokane Metro area (approx.

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Quick to install across multiple locations, Billboard Posters are an ideal choice for launching new products, announcing shows and events, radio and TV promos and grand openings.

“They are perfect for any type of advertising campaign where you need an immediate blitz that will saturate the market, and present numerous impressions very quickly,” says sales manager Rhonda-T Warren.

Billboard Posters are made of 100% recyclable vinyl, and digitally printed in full color. They are ideal for one-time use, which keeps production costs much lower than traditional long-term billboards. Posters can deliver your advertising message to thousands of customers at a rate any business can afford.

Emerald Outdoor Advertising will provide all of the support necessary to build the most effective outdoor campaign for your business and budget. Because of its local ownership, the rates they offer for their services are affordable and relevant to the local economy. Emerald’s clients include some of the biggest names in business: ReMax, Providence Health Care, Key Bank, and Coeur d’Alene Casino. They have also worked closely with the Alzheimer’s Association’s Nancy Rockwell Gala, Spo-

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kane Humane Society, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and Spokane Valleyfest.

But don’t think that if you’re a small local business you can’t capitalize on outdoor advertising just like big companies with big budgets. According to the Outdoor Advertising Association of America, over 70 percent of outdoor ads promote local businesses.

From design to installation, Emerald will make outdoor advertising easy and accessible for any business.

“We’ll walk you through it step by step,” says Rhonda-T, who has a degree in behavioral sciences, and 20 years experience in marketing communications. She understands the needs of business owners and knows how to get their messages across, in order to showcase goods and services. “I can look at what you’re trying to say, and what your customers see, and put the two together.”

Although one the smallest outdoor advertising companies in the area, Emerald Outdoor Advertising has the biggest and some of the best advertising opportunities in the region. With over 150 bus bench advertising units located at highly visible locations throughout the Spokane area, 140 billboard faces in the state of Washington, and Premier LED units in the Seattle/Tacoma and Portland area, your message is sure to get maximum exposure.

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Evergreen Hematology & Oncology

Committed to Seeking Cures for Cancer

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hat is the essence of life? Is it that fancy car, the big house in the most perfect neighborhood or maybe a successful career? Or is it hearing the laughter of a child, holding hands with a sweetheart or waking up to yet another beautiful day? Most people don’t stop to think about what truly matters most until their health–or maybe even their life–is in jeopardy.

Hearing news that you or a loved one has cancer can be one of the most frightening moments in life and can certainly remind you of how precious life really is. Regardless of the stage of your cancer, no one enjoys the thought – or the reality – of having to fight the big fight. During this uneasy time, you certainly won’t want to put your life in just anyone’s hands.

Evergreen Hematology & Oncology is a small practice comprised of three providers—two physicians and one advanced registered nurse practitioner. This practice sees all types of cancer patients; from patients with solid tumors to lymphomas and leukemias. “Our focus is to provide state of the art testing, not only on the cancer cells, but also with respect to imaging,” says Dr. Stephen P. Anthony, molecular hematologist/oncologist at Evergreen Hematology & Oncology; as well as adjunct senior investigator through the Translational Genomics Research Institute and clinical assistant professor of medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of Washington. “We encourage participation in clinical trials as a means to improve outcomes for patients and to advance the cancer field overall.”

Evergreen Hematology & Oncology opened on September 8, 2008. Dr. Anthony had envisioned a practice that would be able to offer patients state of the art treatment, in particular with a focus on molecular markers as well as access to clinical trials in an environment that is supportive, caring and understanding to what your battle means to you and your loved ones. The atmosphere of the office was specifically designed to be relaxing; the providers’ attire is casual, also designed to be relaxing.

Evergreen Hematology & Oncology offers the largest number of Phase I clinical trials to the Spokane community. These trials involve drugs that will not be available to the public for another eight to nine years. At Evergreen, they can be made available and may significantly benefit patients when given through a targeted mechanism. Evergreen has the expertise to obtain molecular markers and channel these patients to the right resources.

“We are driven to support our patients in a way that seeks a cure for their cancer, in addition to gaining knowledge through clinical trials in order to help many others,” shares Dr. Anthony. “I like to see Evergreen as a “Switzerland” in that I strive to get our patients the best care possible.

If there is a service I cannot offer here, then I am committed to referring patients, through my connections in the greater cancer community, to the right people.”

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Spokane Overhead Door Company

Built on the idea that garage doors should be exceptional in quality, craftsmanship and value

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Spokane Overhead Door was founded in 1992 in Spokane; however, this family business, owned by Allan and Melody Manzak, has been in the garage door business for almost 35 years.

Spokane Overhead Door specializes in both commercial and residential overhead door sales, installation and repair. The mission is offering the highest quality garage doors and service at affordable prices. Factory-trained and certified, they carry industry leading Clopay Doors and LiftMaster electric operators.

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West Wind Kennels

A home away from home for your pets

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icki and Gary Erickson, owners of West Wind Kennels, are committed to providing you the peace of mind that your pet is loved, happy and safe while in their care.

Unlike many facilities, the Ericksons work and live on the premises to ensure that your pet is given the best care and attention possible. Since 1979, they’ve focused on creating “home away from home, right at their home” for your pet.

West Wind Kennels is open seven days a week, and offers boarding by the day, week and month. They are a short drive from downtown Spokane and are conveniently located near the Spokane Airport. The facility is inspected and licensed by Spokane County and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ensure the best quality care.

West Wind Kennels boasts 101 custom-designed dog runs with radiated floor heating and private sleeping houses, and 32 comfortable cat condos.

Full-service grooming is offered seven days a week for boarding and nonboarding clientele, all at very reasonable rates.

The Erickson’s encourage you to make West Wind Kennels your allinclusive facility capable of meeting your boarding and grooming needs.

“We treat our customers and their pets like family,” they say. “Our goal is to create a home away from home for your pet.”

West Wind Kennels, 5620 South Craig Road, Medical Lake, WA 99022, (509) 244-2259, www.westwindspokane.com

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Next Day Dry Cleaning

Affordably Delivering Quality and Convenience

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dam Burton, owner of Next Day Dry Cleaning, has seen his company grow from one-employee to a bustling operation that has a staff of eight. Next Day Dry Cleaning represents three generations of family involvement in the cleaning business that originates in his hometown of Moscow, Idaho with his grandfather’s

business, Moscow Steam Laundry. After graduating from high school, Burton chose to forgo college, and instead, go directly into business and begin what he refers to as a “hands on education.”

Burton’s years of cleaning experience range from a long-standing, store-based service to expanded services including free home pickup and next day delivery of dry cleaning orders directly to the customers doorstep.

“It’s kind of like a dry cleaning store at your front door,” says Burton.

Next Day Dry Cleaning’s detail-oriented staff thoroughly inspects all clothing and items before refreshing them with a gentle drycleaning process. Burton and his team clean everything from shirts and sleeping bags to leather jackets and comforters. And when any item needs resizing or a zipper replaced, they assist with alterations and repairs. “Most of our customers are surprised that our pricing is the same or less than other dry cleaners,” says Burton. “There seems to be an assumption that, due to the level of services we provide along with our pick-up and delivery, our prices would be expensive.

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We had our wedding at Chateau Rive on April 27, 2013. I thought this picture really showed off one of the great aspects of the venue (the staircase) and how dramatic it can be. We used it for pictures as well as for the outdoor ceremony. Each bridesmaid walked down the staircase to meet her groomsman at the bottom.

My dad and I also walked down the staircase towards my groom. I loved everything about Chateau Rive. The gals that helped me from day one (Hannah, Shannon and Kelli) were so wonderful and made me feel so special. Everyone from the rehearsal to the actual day gave 110%. The venue itself was a showstopper and of course the Spokane River was an amazing backdrop. Chateau Rive was the only choice for me.

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Winterizing Your Vehicle Get Ahead of the Crowd!

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f all the maintenance items for winterizing a vehicle, snow tires are the most widely recognized. Who hasn’t waited until that first snow and then….waited…..four or five hours in a local tire store or shop to get snow tires mounted? Don’t you always say to yourself, “I’m going to do it differently next year and get ahead of the crowd to avoid this!”

So, when would you actually do that, and what are some of the factors to consider prior to this upcoming winter’s annual tradition? How can you make the experience as convenient and cost effective as possible? Once you’ve addressed snow tires, what are the other components of winterizing a vehicle?

Snow tires –I talked with several Spokane area tire store managers in late August to find out how soon snow tires are available and inquire about the associated services related to winter tires. The conversations brought these recommendations: Go online and start checking prices in early-to-mid October. Use national companies specializing in tires with robust websites, such as Tire Rack, Discount Tire and Les Schwab. Costco is a good option as well.

These sites not only provide a wide array of tire options and competitive pricing, they also offer free resources that will help you regardless of from where you purchase your winter tires. It’s no coincidence these nationwide companies provide this valuable information – it’s great marketing, supports the consistently good ratings the companies receive for pricing and service, and the majority of buyers who use the sites tend to purchase tires from these companies.

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What about studded tires? While still legal, they are gradually being phased out due to the damage to roads caused by studded tires and the quality of today’s winter tires. Manufacturers are using state-of-the-art soft rubber compounds including silica that remain pliable in cold temperatures, deeper tread depths and tread blocks with a higher percentage of biting edges, and an open tread design with dimensional siping that greatly improves traction on snow and ice. For these reasons, studded tires are quickly becoming obsolete as viable winter traction tires.

If you have studded tires, remember state laws specify date limitations when these tires can be used, generally November 1 and April 1.

Should I purchase generic steel wheels to have the snow tires mounted on? Having snow tires mounted on steel wheels is becoming more popular. Not only does it save time at the tire shop, it saves wear and tear on tires. Many vehicles now have sporty aluminum wheels that can be

Generally, about mid-October, tire stores begin to stock snow tires. scratched or lightly damaged when tires are changed twice a year. Steel wheels are not expensive and offer an excellent option if you intend to drive your vehicle year-round and keep it for a long time.

If you just need to mount snow tires.

Watch weather reports and anticipate when to schedule your vehicle with the tire shop.

Again, the advantage of steel wheels is it saves wear and tear. Beyond that, if you are handy with a lug wrench or breaker bar and socket, and have a floor jack, you can change your own wheels/snow tires in your own driveway. If you need new snow tires, simply leave the old tires mounted on steel

wheels at the tire store and pick them up when it’s convenient for you. Then, install them on the car.

Tip for owners who store vehicles during the winter months. Most car guys (and gals) know this. If you are storing your vehicle in a garage or carport, especially if your vehicle has low profile tires, do these two things – inflate the tires to a higher psi, usually 50-55psi (be sure to check the tire sidewall markings for max psi – you do not want to inflate more than 10psi above the max). Then, every month, move the car forward/backward 12-15 inches.

This will prevent flat-spotting the tires. Be sure to deflate the tires to the normal psi levels before driving your vehicle again.

All-season tires or winter tires? Allseason tires are designed to provide traction and longevity in many different weather conditions – dry, rain, light snow, mud and sand. Winter tires are manufactured specifically for the best possible performance in winter driving conditions.

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Winter tires are made with a special rubber compound that allows the tire to remain pliable in low temperatures and provide improved traction and grip on icy and snow-covered roads. All-season tires have various technologies – rubber compounds and tread designs – that allow them to perform well in various conditions. All-season tires do not feature rubber compounds used in winter tires because they would not last very long in normal conditions. During winter, rubber hardens with all-season tires, creating less traction and grip between tires and pavement.

Thus, the question: Do I just use allseason tires in winter and save money?

If we lived in a region with little snow or ice and moderate temperatures, like the Southern United States, sure; however, in addition to traction in snow, here is the real reason all-season tires are not advisable in the Inland Northwest: temperatures are regularly below 44 degrees F during the winter, so the rubber compounds harden, decreasing traction not only in snow but rain, sleet and hail. My recommendation: invest in a set of winter tires.

Other key components to consider before the temperature drops and the snow flies: Battery – likely the second most important component of winterizing.

Winter months can be tough on engines and batteries. Car batteries generally last about four to seven years, so keep track of how old yours is. The best time to replace one is in the fall when batteries typically go on sale.

Check the battery cables and clamps for fraying or corrosion. If there’s a white, powdery substance around the clamps, that’s battery acid corrosion. Clean it off with baking soda, water and a toothbrush.

The battery is filled with fluid. Modern design batteries have sealed caps that rarely need to be opened. If the battery is older though, it’s a good idea to check the level by removing the caps using a flat screwdriver. If it’s low, use distilled water, being careful not to fill past the bottom of the cap.

Antifreeze – ensure you are protected to as low as -30 degrees F, using the proper mix ratio, about 50/50 antifreeze to water. You can purchase an inexpensive coolant tester at auto parts stores. This topic really is a year-around one as the same applies for summer driving – antiboil over. Monitor annually and don’t

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skimp on antifreeze/coolant!

Oil change – consider getting the oil changed sooner than your owner’s manual or previous oil change mileage would suggest, before the coldest weather arrives.

Old oil will have a lower viscosity, which means it is thicker and more susceptible to cold weather. Thicker oil means the engine must work harder and will start harder plus it will not lubricate the internal parts of the engine as effectively.

Consistently keep your fuel tank full – this will prevent condensation in the tank (water in the fuel), which could lead to a sputtering engine or even a frozen fuel line.

Windshield wipers and fluid – refill the container with fluid that contains anti-icing formula, visually inspect wiper blades for cracks and tears. Blades should not collapse on the windshield but be firm, at a 90-degree angle. Lift the spring-loaded blades up off the windshield when you are parked during heavy snow so you can easily clear the windshield and the blades will not be frozen to the window or have snow buildup.

Cold temperatures can weaken belts and hoses – inspect them for cracks and fraying,

or loose hose clamps. Make sure hoses are not soft and malleable, but firm, by squeezing them. If in doubt, consult your mechanic or auto parts store.

Frozen locks – discount and auto parts stores, even hardware stores, sell glycerine or other de-icing fluids for locks. Keep a tube in your garage and at work so you are prepared on both ends of your commute.

Better yet, invest around $100 for power locks. Auto accessories or stereo shops can easily install these reasonably priced systems in just a few hours.

Spare tire – this one is probably the number one “oops” in the automotive world. Who checks the air pressure in their spare tire? You should!

Keep an Emergency Kit inside your vehicle – include a large flashlight, flares or road reflectors, blanket, extra coat, gloves, boots, basic hand tools, small snow shovel, rags or paper towels, antifreeze and spray window deicer. Consider some snacks like Power Bars, trail mix, bag of hard candy and a quart of water.

Happy Motoring!

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Hulen (right) and her husband, Morgan, (left)

There’s No Place Like Home Former Spokane Dancer returns home in Botanica

by Blythe Thimsen

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n the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy only had to tap her heels together and repeat, “There’s no place like home” before she was instantly transported back to her hometown. For Spokane native Amanda (Diehl) Hulen, the journey home has been a bit longer; however, it did involve a few heeltaps and innumerable dance moves along the way.

Born and raised in the Spokane area, by the time Hulen was three years old she already showed a strong desire for ballet.

She began performing and competing in

ballet at a local dance studio when she was seven. For many a little girl, once the novelty of ballet wears off—and the grueling work needed to become an accomplished dancer is realized—their interest wanes and turns to other things. Not so for Hulen. At the tender age of 12, she set her focus on becoming a professional dancer.

As part of that quest, when she turned 16, Hulen left her home and family in Spokane to seek her professional dance career. She enrolled at North Carolina School of the Arts for her junior and senior years of high

school. The sacrifice and work paid off; after graduation in 2000, she was accepted into the “Trainee” Program at The Louisville Ballet in Louisville, Kentucky for their 20002001 season.

Hired as an “Apprentice” for the 20012002 season at Louisville Ballet, Hulen progressed again to “Corp de Ballet” the following year, then “Soloist” just three years later, where she danced in various lead roles such as “Sugar Plum Fairy” in the Nutcracker.

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falling in love with her fellow North Carolina School of the Arts student, Morgan Hulen.

He was hired by The Louisville Ballet as well, but their careers soon forced them to be apart.

“After a couple years Morgan went on to dance with a tap company in Austin, Texas before we got married,” says Hulen. “From there he did other dancing gigs throughout the U.S. for a few years before he rejoined me and The Louisville Ballet in Kentucky.”

In 2004, Amanda and Morgan were married, and continued their dancing careers. In April 2011 they welcomed their daughter, Corrine May Hulen.

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Adding a baby to the mix was a big change for this married dancing duo, but even bigger changes were coming when they both transitioned from dancing for The Louisville Ballet, to joining the world-renowned dance company Momix. “It is a prestigious touring modern dance company that travels the globe,” says Hulen of the company her husband joined three years before her.

After 13 years with The Louisville Ballet, Hulen left her role there in April of this year.

Now she is touring with husband Morgan and their two and a half year old daughter, Corinne, in the Momix production of Botanica. “It will be quite the adventure, not

only performing almost every night, traveling to a different city every day, but doing it with a toddler in tow!” says Hulen. “I’m nervous and a little bit scared to make such a drastic change in my pretty predictable life, but I’m so excited at what fun adventures lie ahead and even more thrilled to be sharing these experiences with my family!”

The Botanica tour will carry them to Germany and Austria for four months, beginning this December. Before they begin spanning the world though, there is one stop that has more meaning for Hulen. This is where the ruby shoe heel-tapping, whisking her back to her hometown part of the story

comes into play: The 2013 USA Tour of Botanica will bring Amanda, Morgan and Corrine to Spokane, at the Martin Woldson Theater on November 6th, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

This will be Hulen’s first time returning to Spokane to perform with a professional company for her hometown audience, as The Louisville Ballet did not tour outside of the Louisville community. As she takes to the stage, no doubt she will be thinking there’s no place like home!

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Left to Her Own Devices The artwork and imagination of Lena Walker

by Jennifer LaRue

In a far away land, men made a law where women had to return to work six months after giving birth to a child. Daycares were easy to come by but they weren’t always good. Young Lena was getting sick and weak, and so her parents made the decision to send her farther away, to a village where her grandparents lived on a large farm. For the next five years or so, Lena only saw her parents once or twice a year but, without the rigidity of a daycare, she was free to explore and let her imagination reign. There were not many children in the village so Lena was left to her own devices; she made toys and dolls out of grass, flowers, twigs and clay.

She drew in the sand and decorated doors and walls with chalk drawings. Her entertainment included the changing shapes of clouds, bugs and the abundance of nature.

When Lena was old enough to attend school, she returned home where her mother presented her with a set of watercolors

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and she got busy recreating the things that moved her, including clouds, nature and the people around her. Her portfolio grew and, at 10, Lena began studying art. Chuguev, the Ukrainian city where she lived was the birthplace of renowned Eastern European artist IIya Efimovich Repin. Chuguev had a school where Repin’s techniques were taught and, after a full-day of general education, Lena would head to the art school to finetune her skills for four hours a day. By the time she was 15, she was well-trained. She then went on to study at an art university in Kharkov.

Now, in a Coeur d’Alene home that she shares with her 17-year-old son and her 19-year-old daughter, Lena Walker, 39, paints on an easel in a small bedroom or at a table in the living room. Her journey to America began in 2002, when she moved to Chicago after meeting a man online. She admits that men in the Ukraine were not

ideal. Her own husband was a good example and, though she tried to make it work, her marriage failed as did her family’s once lucrative business that her husband took over after the death of her father. Knowing that good men were hard to find in her neck of the woods, she began seeking elsewhere.

She focused on Europe but America called and she answered with her two children and mother in tow. When asked about the general differences between Americans and Ukrainians, she answers, “Where I come from, no on wears a fake smile; they tell you like it is. Here, you never know.”

First in Chicago, and then the Northwest, Walker was a wife, a mother and an artist, painting and showing her work when and wherever she could. Her mother met a man from Yakima and she moved to the area, so Walker and her family followed. She found clients and began creating murals in highend homes and portraits of family members.

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She eventually divorced her husband and moved in with her mother who died in Walker’s arms three years ago. “She was my first teacher and my biggest supporter,” says Walker. “She encouraged me to share my gift.”

Walker ended up in Coeur d’Alene after her best patrons moved to Idaho and they requested more murals and more portraits.

Through word-of-mouth, Walker keeps busy with commissions. She also does caricatures and not-your-average face painting at area festivals and events (including the upcoming Best Of the City party put on by Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living). Watching her paint is like watching magic happen; simple and quick brushstrokes that slowly reveal light and shadow, hues and shapes, and movement that transforms into a breathing subject or a flowing scene. She paints masterfully and, left to her own devices, she lets her imagination reign. www.lenawalker.net Jennifer LaRue profiles a different local artist in each issue of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living.

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bookreviews When Angels Fly: A Novel of Romance and Suspense

by Kim Sirrah When Dr. Hailee Richards loses her husband Peter in a tragic car accident, she believes her life is over. Devastated and alone, she questions why this has happened to her. After all, she is a promising young doctor of Radiology at Spokane’s Sacred Heart Hospital and she is married to the man of her dreams. Hailee’s life was seemingly perfect.

As Hailee is recovering from her heartbreaking loss, she is surprised to find out she is pregnant with Peter’s child, something he had wished for often when he was alive. Needless to say, Hailee is confused, yet it becomes clear to her that although she thought she would never recover from Peter’s death, in some ways, a new chapter of her life is just beginning.

With support from her family and close friends, as well as the spiritual guidance she receives from Sadie, a Shoshone woman and mother figure to Hailee, she is able to begin a new course of her life, and potentially a new romance.

The handsome Chief of Staff at Sacred Heart, Dr. Holden Chambers, has shown Hailee kindness and support after the loss of her husband. Both good looking and accepting of Hailee’s pregnancy, Holden continues to impress Hailee with fancy dates, even taking her on a birthday trip to her hometown on his private jet. Soon, the potential for a closer relationship between Hailee and Holden emerges.

When Angels Fly is the first novel from local author Kim Sirrah. Currently residing in Coeur d’Alene, Sirrah paints a picture of a vivid version of Spokane. The book keeps you guessing as old family members emerge and character’s true identities are discovered, When Angels Fly is full of surprises, keeping the reader guessing throughout the plot’s twists and turns.

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Born and raised in California, Kim Sirrah now lives in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She is inspired by people faced with great challenges who are able to master them. She is a Pro member of the Romance Writers of America and the Idaho Writers League. She is writing her next book.

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No-No Boy

by John Okada World War II was a very dark chapter of history for Japanese Americans. John Okada explores this in his classic novel, No-No Boy, bringing the reader through a firsthand look of what it means to search for your identity in a country that has betrayed you.

No-No Boy follows Ichiro, a young man recently emerging from two years in a prison camp; a punishment he received for not volunteering to fight in the war. It is 1946 when he returns to his hometown of Seattle. He is often confronted by friends and family who do not agree with his decisions, and strangers who do not understand. Because of this, Ichiro often avoids the topic, or lies about where he spent the last few years, making it difficult to gain employment and start his life over.

Ultimately, Okada’s book takes the reader through Ichiro’s journey of self-discovery and his search for identity, or as Okada eloquently puts it, how to be “an American worthy of the frailties of the country as well as its strengths.” He is trying to fit in, while he also feels immensely bitter at his country for betraying his people, first with the internment camps, and then by asking the same group to enlist in the military and fight for the United States.

No-No Boy is a book that is often discussed in college classrooms, and rightly so. There are many deeply rooted historical issues that present themselves within Okada’s novel. Sadly, Okada was mostly unknown for his writing while he was alive, his book only gaining popularity long after his death. Okada himself served in WWII, making the book all the more powerful. No-No Boy is a lesser-known classic, but ultimately an honest book everyone should read.

Published by University of Washington Press, paperback $14.95 John Okada was born in Seattle, Washington in 1923. He attended the University of Washington and Columbia University. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II, wrote one novel and died of a heart attack at the age of 47. John Okada died in obscurity believing that Asian America had rejected his work.

The Dissonant Spies

by John R. Downes The Dissonant Spies is the fourth novel by John R. Downes. This fast-paced story set during World War II follows two Nazi spies as they travel from Sandy Hook, New Jersey, to Minneapolis to obtain new American technology called the Norden bombsight, a sophisticated tool that allowed bomber aircrafts to drop bombs more accurately.

The first half of this Nazi duo is Colonel Lukas Schott, the friendlier of the two, and a descendant of German royalty. His partner, Major Rebekka Bader, is a master of deceit, and seems to leave bodies in her wake no matter what the situation.

From the moment you meet the characters, Downes pulls you quickly through their journey. In the beginning, Rebekka is described as an “expert marksman, cool under pressure” and “not to be underestimated.” She lives up to her reputation as she quickly kills anyone who gets in her way. Always close behind, the FBI is aware of the destruction they are causing, and are following them to the Norden bombsight.

The book is full of surprising and engrossing moments. The alias’ they use to hitch rides or book reservations at hotels change from college professors, to husband and wife, to family members on the way to a funeral. In fact, both of them sport bald heads in order to quickly change their looks with the switch of a wig.

The Dissonant Spies is a quick read, though it engrosses you with every page.

For those who enjoy reading about the history of WWII, Downes has all his bases covered. The reader is able to watch as Lukas transforms from a hard headed Nazi who continually preaches about the American media propaganda, to a man who ultimately questions the role he is playing in the Nazi party.

Published by Trafford Publishing, paperback, $11.03 John R. Downes lives in Spokane, Washington, and proves his credentials as a master storyteller in this, his fourth novel.

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October 11, November 9: 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/.

Currently Open: Inland Northwest Narrative: 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.

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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through November 3: SPOMA: Spokane Modern Architecture 19481973 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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October 6: Terrain 6 Terrain is an annual, one-night-only, juried mutimedia art and music event celebrating young and emerging artists in the Spokane area. In its four years, Terrain has exposed over 14,000 art patrons to more than 120 local artists and 450 original works of art.

Terrain displays work that spans all media: visual art, sculpture, fiber art, photography, graffiti, film and installation pieces ranging from trash mosaics to mini suspended

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aquaria with live goldfish. We’ve featured pop bands, dance troupes and poets. We make no distinction between high art and low art — we simply want to showcase emerging artists with talent and fresh perspectives.

Music City Building. 1011 W 1st Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For more information or to submit artwork, please visit http://terrainspokane.com.

October 20: Historic Homes Tour Spokane Preservation Advocates, a nonprofit historic preservation organization, is sponsoring a Historic Home & Neighborhood Tour on Sunday, October 20, 2012 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. Tour proceeds benefit Spokane Preservation Advocates.

This is a great opportunity to visit a wellpreserved “Leave It To Beaver” type of neighborhood with walkable sidewalks, a grassy boulevard with tree-lined streets, and well-preserved historic homes built during the 1920s-1940s.

Tickets are $15 each and will be sold at the tour at 3318 N. Marguerite, Spokane Valley, WA (2 blocks west of North Argonne Road in Millwood). For more information, please visit http://spokanepreservation. org/, or call (509) 344-1065.

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 group of royal contenders from the latest Disney/Pixar film, Brave, competes to win the heart of headstrong, sharp-shooting

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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.

Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.

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October 12-13: Spokane Symphony Classics: Welcome to Zuill Your Spokane Symphony is the meeting ground between your musical neighbors and a whole world of great musicians.

In that spirit of musical community, the Symphony invites the new Artistic Director of the Northwest Bach Festival to play not one but two great cello concertos. Known for a fierce musical intensity balanced by unusually deep personal expression, Zuill Bailey goes deep with Schumann and delights with Tchaikovsky. A spiffy, modern opening inspired by a famous public sculpture, La Grande Vitesse, Alexander Calder’s monumental sculpture in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan balances with the dance-like Beethoven Symphony No. 7 Fox Theatre. 1001 W Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http:// www.ticketswest.com.

October 14: Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra with Arianna Zukerman The Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Kevin Hekmatpanah will perform a program that includes Strauss’ Four Last Songs and Verdi’s È strano … Sempre Libera from La Traviata. Soprano Arianna Zukerman, daughter of renown violist Pinchas Zukerman, will be the guest soloist. Ticket are for general admission seating. This performance is free to GU faculty, students and staff.

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October 18: Moody Blues: The Voyage Continues - Timeless Flight Tour To celebrate the 45th anniversary of their legendary album, “Days of Future Past” (1967), The Moody Blues will be coming to Northern Quest Resort & Casino as part of their “Timeless Flight, The Voyage Continues Tour.” USA Weekend calls The Moody Blues, “a great rock n’roll band with staying power beyond anybody’s wildest dreams.” Come celebrate 45 years of The Moody Blues as they carry on their magical musical legacy to generation after generation, year after year.

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October 19: Spokane Symphony Superpops: Symphony Idol Three finalists from the television smash hit American Idol join the Spokane Symphony for an evening of hits from the world of Jazz, Rock, Broadway, Country and Pop. This evening of song features hits like “Georgia on My Mind”, “My Heart Will Go On”, “I Will Always Love You”, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” and more. This is Symphony Idol! America has voted and now you can experience top contestants from recent seasons of American Idol live on stage with Spokane Symphony. Lakisha Jones (season 6), Haley Scarnato (season 6), and Matt Giraud (season 8) perform an impressive range of hits and favorites from Celine Dion, Journey, Evita and more. Together, they’ll bring the wide variety of music found on the American Idol stage to Spokane.

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

October 21: Joe Satriani Joe Satriani has been a worldwide guitar hero since his 1987 breakthrough album, Surfing with the Alien. Over 10-million albums and CD’s later, in addition to 14 Grammy nominations and numerous accolades Satriani continues to push the envelope of modern rock guitar playing.

Although he originally started his career by teaching some of the top rock guitar players of the ‘80s and ‘90s like Metallica’s Kirk Hammet and virtuoso Steve Vai, Joe Satriani is universally hailed as one of the most technically accomplished and respected guitar players in rock. Satriani, who cites Jimi Hendrix as a major influence, quickly established himself as one of rock’s most influential guitarists.

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

October 23: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis The Northwest’s very own premier hip-hop duo is coming to Spokane. The Seattlebased duo of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are kicking off their largest tour to date this Fall and will play the Spokane Arena on Wednesday, October 23! The duo will be joined by special guests Talib Kweli and Big KRIT. The groundbreaking duo boast an electrifying live show, that already has sold out shows across Europe, including two at the O2 Arena in Dublin that sold out in less than 25 minutes – faster than any artist since Beyonce. Rolling Stone says “they have the makings of genuine superstars.”

Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.

October 26-27: Spokane Symphony Classics: Angels Are Among Us Throughout the history of civilization, music and spirituality have been inextricably linked.

Some say music is the essential path into the world beyond ours. This concert creates four wonderful paths. The “Reformation” Symphony outlines the cultural and political.

Psalm 150 celebrates the biblical origin of the symphony orchestra. The angelic voice among us, soprano Dawn Wolski, gives us the timelessness of music. The most personal and human of settings of the Requiem, by Frenchman Gabriel Faure, brings us heaven on earth.

Fox Theatre. 1001 W Sprague Ave. 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 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 long-time 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 1-800-325-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 1-800-325-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 Spokanecda.com • October • 2013

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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.” Post-rock 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 1-800-325SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.

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through October 20: Les Miserables Les Misérables has been an international sensation for over 28 years, garnering eight Tony Awards and countless other accolades.

Civic is thrilled to present this masterpiece as the season opener! Share in the magic of this breathtaking spectacle featuring song highlights: “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear The People Sing?,” “On My Own,” “ I Dreamed A Dream” and “One Day More.”

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

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October 6: Capitol Steps The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. In the years that followed, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom “Don’t quit your day job”! The Capitol Steps troupe is a favorite in the Washington, D.C. social circuit and their reputation for skewering the political right and left with equal glee brings chuckles, rave reviews, guffaws, and bipartisan grins all around. Full of parody’s performed in complete character (imagine Obama sitting only feet away, but with an off hair-day) you’ll love hearing recognizable tunes, with unfamiliar words!

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

October 6-13: Anything Goes “All aboard for this saucy and splendid production of Roundabout Theatre Company’s ANYTHING GOES, winner of three 2011 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival and Choreography! When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention get tossed out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love…proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Peppering this timeless classic are some of musical theatre’s most memorable standards, including “I Get A Kick Out Of You,” “You’re the Top,” and of course, “Anything Goes.”

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

October 24-November 9: Never The Sinner Two boys commit murder just to do it, just to experience the thrill. This emotional rollercoaster 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 1-800-325SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.

October 25-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) 667-1323. http://www. lakecityplayhouse.org/.

October 25-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 CivicTheatre. 1020 N Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. For showtimes and more information, call (509) 325-2507. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit www.ticketswest.com.

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Big Barn Brewing Co. 16004 N. Applewood Ln. Mead, Washington 99021 Tel. 509-238-2489 www.bodaciousberriesfruitsbrews.com

by David H. Heemann

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he Autumn Equinox has arrived and the days of summer are but a fond memory. Our thoughts of picking berries have moved past the apple harvest and are now turning to pumpkins and the corn maze. Fall may have arrived, but there is still plenty to look forward to in Green Bluff, or should I say the “Wet” Bluff.

You may have already experienced the exciting wines of Townshend Cellar served in their new tasting room, or the Italian inspired wines of Trezzi Farm, but you may not know about the recent additions to Green Bluff ’s “wet” side. In addition to the wineries, Green Bluff is home to a brewery, cider house and meadery; all helping to enhance the Green Bluff experience.

While each works to put their own personality into their product, the two things that bind them and Green Bluff together are family and farm. Green Bluff is not just about the family farm, but also about the family experience – whether picking berries or finding that perfect pumpkin.

Taking a phrase from Craig Deitz of Big Barn Brewing, the concept that joins all of them is the idea of “farm centric.”

These producers all have local connections to the land and the community, are using locally sourced ingredients, and all believe in supporting the Bluff. With that said, let me introduce you to the latest additions to the Bluff.

Hierophant Meadery 16602 N. Day Mt. Spokane Rd. Mead, WA 99021 Tel. 208-405-8338 www.hierophantmeadery.com Townshend Cellar 8022 E. Greenbluff Road, Colbert, WA 99005 Tel. 509-238-1400 www.townshendcellar.com Trezzi Farm 17710 N. Dunn Rd. Colbert, WA 99005 Tel. 509-238-2276 www.trezzifarm.com Twilight Cider Works 18102 N. Day Mt. Spokane Rd. Mead, WA 99021 Tel. 509-570-8748 www.twilightciderworks.com Spokanecda.com • October • 2013

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Hierophant Meadery Essentially made from honey and water, mead, or honey wine, has ancient roots going back many thousands of years as one of the earliest alcoholic beverages.

Hierophant Meadery, located off the east loop, is the creation of Jeremy and Michelle Kyncl. Having met in college, both with degrees in Herbal Sciences, their focus is on sustainable and organic sources. Hierophant is producing traditional honey wines that are infused with local botanicals, many of which are harvested onsite. The resulting wines are delicate and perfect as an aperitif, yet have enough structure to pair with a meal; think Mediterranean and Greek. All of the honey used in production comes from private and public land sources in Eastern Washington. Hierophant also produces a line of apothecary products for an all-natural approach to dietary and health aids. For the mead, I recommend you try their Chrysopoeia (Greek for gold making), a semi-dry wine with soft botanical notes ($20). Currently their products are only available at the meadery.

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Twilight Cider Works:

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Continuing on the east loop, you’ll find the area’s first commercial hard cider house. Helping with the family orchard was just a natural part of life for Will and Jackie Jordan, owners of Twilight Cider Works; however, they always seemed to find themselves in the orchard as the sun went down – hence the name “Twilight.”

Using his father-in-laws apples, combined with other locally sourced varietals, Will works to craft a true American style hard cider. Fermented for up to four months, Twilight’s hard cider is a traditional dry style, which is clean and crisp, not sweet, and perfect for an evening by the fire with a cheese plate or bold enough for Thanksgiving dinner. I shared my last bottle of their New Traditions ($12.99) over a homemade pizza, and the pairing was excellent! Helping to preserve a piece of Green Bluff history, their cider house and tasting room is located in an old apple packing plant. Look for Twilight’s products in 750ml and 500ml bottles at local stores and always available for purchase at the tasting room.

Just off the east loop and up the hill is Big Barn Brewing Co., the latest brewery that is helping the Greater Spokane area to become one of the fast growing artisan brewery regions in the country. Located on the Deitz family farm, partners Craig Deitz and Brad Paulson, along with their wives Jane and Mardi, are bringing their “farm centric” brews to the masses. A combination of lagers and ales, and their variations, Big Barn brews each have a local characteristic – including a Raspberry Wit, Blackberry Porter and a Pumpkin Ale. From raising their own hops and barley, to using farm-harvested berries, Big Barn Brewing is taking the term “local” seriously. Currently their beer is available onsite by the pint ($4) or in a take home growler; for the undecided, try a generous sampler of any four beers on tap ($6). Look for their beers to be in local taverns and restaurants next year. Until then enjoy the tap house where you’ll find an offering of seasonal beers and on Sundays live music.

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So, whether your palate is in need of beer, wine or cider, Green Bluff should be your destination. Hours are traditionally Friday through Sun, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Seasonal hours change, so I would recommend you check online or give them a call, and then take an afternoon and experience the “wet” side of Green Bluff, I’m confident you won’t be disappointed.

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Wild sage

Wild Dining in Spokane Text and photos by Sylvia Fountaine

Chilean Sea Bass, pan-seared until golden, topped with a flavorful cilantro pesto, served over well seasoned cumin-scented rice and Lacinato Kale

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Wild Sage, located in downtown Spokane, opened its doors in 2006 and is the creation of Tom Sciortino and David Wells. It was born out of a desire to leave the corporate world and design a restaurant and environment that they themselves would want to dine in, focusing on fresh, farm to table ingredients, scratch-made and healthy.

Managing Partner, Tom Sciortino’s daily presence at the restaurant, along with many of the original staff members who have been there since its inception is testimony to their devotion to the business they have so worked hard to build. “Wild Sage is a living breathing entity,” says Sciortino.

Owners, David Wells and Tom Sciortino

“It exists at this level because it gets the undivided attention of its owners and crew every day. We are not a corporate restaurant that runs on autopilot, and we’re not a ‘brand-able concept’ that can be duplicated in another location. The Wild Sage is a labor of love.”

For the past five years, Charlie Conner has taken over the reigns as executive chef, with help from Sous Chef, Casy Aikman.

Their seasonally inspired menu changes frequently, featuring fresh, seasonal and locally grown ingredients. Meats are natural and hormone-free, fish is wild caught and sustainable, and produce is organic and local as much as possible.

Smoke and Mirrors

“I don’t wish to deny our chef the creativity that keeps him engaged in our business.”

~ Tom Sciortino

Creativity is encouraged in the kitchen.

“We are ever changing, ever evolving,” says Sciortino. “We have a couple of items on our menu that are pretty much original, such as the Yukon Taquitos, Calf ’s Liver, popovers and Coconut Cake with the passion fruit sauce. I have told our chef that he will be making those items until the day he dies! That being said, we also rotate out several favorite dishes annually. It upsets the apple cart, but I think it is important. I don’t wish to become one of those restaurants that never change. Our guests can be creatures of habit, and squawk when we retire a favorite item, but I don’t wish to deny our chef the creativity that keeps him engaged in our business. Our job in front is to help our guests find their new favorite dish.”

Located in an old, turn-of-the-century brick building, which once housed Wells Chevrolet, the space has a contemporary yet classic feel. Tall ceilings with large windows surround the southern facing dining room letting in filtered light. The atmosphere is upscale and polished, without being stuffy. Wood tables and chairs, cushiony upholstered semi-private booths and a cozy elegant bar offer guests a variety of seating options. Don’t come without a reservation, even on a Thursday night, the restaurant is packed.

During a course of several visits to Wild Sage, service was consistently warm and friendly, yet professional. Well-informed staff made us feel at ease, walked us thru the menu, and made helpful suggestions.

We started off by ordering a few of Wild Sage’s signature cocktails: the Robjito ($12), the Spokane 74 ($8) and the Smoke and Mirrors. The Rob-jito reminded me of a Mexican style Mojito, refreshing and delicious, consisting of two shots of Hornitos tequila, muddled cucumber, lots of fresh cilantro and lemon juice. It was hard not to gulp it down and it’s easily my new favorite drink. The Spokane 74, a take on the famous French 75, made with house-infused rosemary gin, fresh grapefruit juice, a little sparkling wine and a splash of crème de violette was ethereal and lovely. The Smoke and Mirrors, I must admit, based on the description, was not my first choice, but the combination of Red Pepper Vodka, smokey Mescal paired with a refreshing red bell pepper puree, and a tiny kick of heat, enticed and delighted the palate, pairing well with

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Wild sage seeds and blue cheese dressing. Both were fresh, flavorful and tasty.

For dinner we ordered the Seared Duck Breast ($26) with a hazelnut brown butter served with a sweet cider gastrique. It came with buttery baby potatoes, fresh peas and peas shoots. The duck was cooked perfectly, crispy skinned and elegantly plated.

The chef ’s special, or in this case, the souschef ’s special, a sustainably caught, Chilean Sea Bass ($26), pan-seared until golden, topped with a flavorful cilantro pesto, served over well seasoned cumin-scented rice and Lacinato Kale-was as delicious as it was stunning. The Korean Style Pork Shanks ($24), with a kalbi barbeque glaze, were fall off the bone tender, sticky and flavorful, nicely brightened with a zesty pickled chile relish. And lastly, the Calf ’s Liver ($19) served with pecan wood bacon, roasted potatoes and caramelized onions, ordered by a friend, a chef in her own right, was completely devoured.

My only regret was, after all that, we did not have enough room for dessert. The

Calf’s Liver with pecan wood bacon, roasted potatoes and caramelized onions

our appetizers. I would order all three again.

For appetizers we ordered the ever popular, Yukon Taquitos ($12) and the Fried Calamari ($ 11). We were told, the taquitos are the best selling item on the menu and it’s obvious why. Crunchy crispy tortillas filled with creamy yukon gold potatoes, cabbage slaw, fresh avocado, served with a chile lime sauce and fresh lime, were utter perfection, and will appeal to all tastes. The fried calamari with pickled sweet peppers, kim chee and a sweet chile dipping sauce had great flavors.

Next, an unexpected treat arrived at our table; golden popovers still warm from the oven, served with whipped honey butter.

Swoon. Our salads included a beautiful Heirloom Tomato Tower ($9) with locally grown, perfectly ripe heirloom tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and crumbled queso fresco with a garlic-infused balsamic drizzle, and the Crisp Bacon and Blue Salad ($9.50) with local bibb lettuce, bacon, toasted pumpkin 186

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“Soon to be famous” Coconut Cream Layer Cake ($8) looked especially tempting, as well as the Callebout Chocolate Hazelnut Tart ($8.50). Something to look forward to on the next visit.

All in all, our experiences at Wild Sage have been consistently positive. Curious, I looked up to see how other guests reviewed them on Yelp and Trip Advisor. Interestingly, Wild Sage is ranked number one on Trip Advisor, repeatedly receiving five stars from diners. Words like “outstanding,” “superb,” “great service”, “lovely,” “memorable,” and “don’t-miss” dominate the reviews, evidence they must be doing something right.

Sciortino attributes much of Wild Sage’s success to his team of staff. “We are blessed to have a large number of our original staff that has an enormous impact on our guest experience and they have a significant voice in how this business operates. They have a great deal of pride and give the Wild Sage its soul. They are professionals. “ Like all restaurants, Wild Sage has been through its share of challenges, says Sciortino, yet, in spite of this, it continues to thrive. “We are now in our eighth year of business, we have survived the great recession, two years of street construction, snowapalooza and a host of other difficulties, but we’re here and stronger then ever. We are fortunate that now our word-of-mouth advertising is driving sales at a level we’ve never experienced. Our new guests enter with a high level of expectation and that keeps us on our toes! “ Wild Sage is located at 916 W. Second Avenue, Spokane, and is open for dinner and small plates, Monday – Thursday, 4p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. to close. Happy Hour is Monday – Thursday, 4 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (509) 456-7575, www.wildsagebistro.com

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STIR Eatery & Lounge

STIR

by David H. Heemann photos by Rick Singer Photography

You may not have noticed the changes to STIR from the outside. This north side location is no longer identified as a martini bar, but rather an “eatery and lounge.” With the recent change in ownership also came changes to the menu and atmosphere.

The move from bar to lounge/restaurant is the result of subtle changes to the lighting, the window to the kitchen has been covered with a great new wine bar, and a partition wall has been added to separate the dining area from the “lounge,” which makes dining available to under 21, and children are welcome.

The well-stocked bar is complemented with a broad cocktail menu and a nice by the glass wine list. The beer on tap is a little limited with only two regional craft beers available. If you’re thinking ofa cocktail, I recommend the Colada-Tini ($8) from their menu.

Made with coconut rum, triple sec, a hint of lime and pineapple, and shaken over ice, it was nice and refreshing, but not too sweet; a good take on the classically blended drink.

We started with the Shoestring Bleu Fries ($8); a combination of fries, blue cheese crème sauce, gorgonzola crumbles, balsamic and truffle oil. Our excitement for thin cut fries and blue cheese was unfortunately short lived. The fries were undercooked and when combined with the crème sauce resulted in cold soggy potatoes. The balsamic drizzle and the truffle oil were actually well executed, good background flavors and not too much of either. We could have done without the crème sauce – maybe serve it on the side.

We were undecided on this one because we liked the flavors, so if the fries are cooked correctly and the Bacon wrapped prawns

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crème sauce is served on the side, we agree this one becomes a recommend.

Maybe skip the fries and go straight for the Bacon Wrapped Prawns ($10) served with a house made bushido sauce and a mae ploy that isn’t too hot. The richness of the bushido and background heat of the mae ploy resulted in a balance of flavors that complimented the bacon and shrimp.

Perfectly cooked, the shrimp was tender and the bacon crisp. This is definitely one to try.

The Kale and Cranberry salad ($8) is served with feta, carrots and scallions. The nicely chopped kale is properly dressed with a house made berry vinaigrette. While I usually don’t like raw kale, the selection of the tender ends of curly leaf kale made for a very nice and refreshing salad. The only issue we had is the vinaigrette needed to be strained to remove the tiny berry seeds that we all found a little annoying.

Moving to the entrées, we started with the Halibut Fish and Chips ($13). Alaskan halibut served with fries, ginger slaw and house made tartar sauce. The slaw was cut nicely and had a great vinegar “tang” and soft seasonings that kept the flavors bright.

The halibut was nicely cooked; the fish was tender and flaked apart without becoming tough or overly dry. The exterior had a great crunch and there was no grease, an indication of the oil being the right temperature. While the halibut was so nicely cooked, it lacked seasoning. In fact there seemed to be no seasoning of the fish or the batter. While we loved the house made tartar, it wasn’t enough to overcome the lack of seasoning.

2 T-Bone Steaks (2 per pkg.)

2 Rib Steaks (2 per pkg.)

2 Cube Steaks (2 per pkg.)

1 Sirloin Steak (1 per pkg.)

1 Sirloin Tip Steak (1 per pkg.)

1 Top Round Steak (2 per pkg.)

2 Chuck Roasts (Approx. 3#each) 2 Chuck Steaks (1 per pkg.)

8 Beef Patties Prices subject to change Balance In Ground Beef Total Price- $99.95

30 lb. Variety Pak

Kale and Cranbery Salad

2 T-Bones (2 per pkg.)

2 Rib Steaks (2 per pkg.)

2 Cube Steaks (2 per pkg.)

1 Sirloin Tip Steak (1 per pkg.)

1 Sirloin Steak (1 per pkg.)

1 Top Round Steak (1 per pkg.)

1 Chuck Roast (Approx. 3# each) 1 Pork Loin Roast (Approx. 3# each) 8 Pork Loin Chops (4 per pkg.)

1 lbs. Sliced Bacon (1 lb. pkg.)

1 lbs. Link Sausage (1 lb. pkg.)

1 Cut-Up Fryer 1 lbs. Hot Dogs (1 lb. pkg) 2 1/2 lbs. Spareribs (2 1/2# pkg.)

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STIR Eatery & Lounge

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The star of the evening was the “Famous House Smoked Ruben.” You can get a whole sandwich ($15) or a half ($11). A generous serving of corn beef, that is smoked in-house, served on thick cut marble rye, with Swiss cheese, coleslaw and house made 1000 island dressing. I thought there was just the

Shoestring Bleu Fries

right amount of dressing; however, one in the group felt she needed more. No problem, since they were happy to bring a little extra on the side. When I first saw the thick cut corn beef, I was thinking, “this could be tough,” but one bite in found the corn beef to be tender and the smoke flavor combined magically with the tartness of the slaw for what may just be my new favorite sandwich in town! I guess I should mention that you get your choice of a side: fries, jo-jo’s (fried potato wedges) or slaw. We went with the jo-jos after our fry experience and felt the slaw was a little redundant, but it’s really all about the sandwich.

There are a couple of items that need a little improvement, but I have to agree that STIR may just be the “Best Kept Secret in North Spokane.” Tucked away in a shopping center between Francis and East Lincoln, it is a great alternative to the traditional downtown venues. The new changes are best summarized in STIR’s own words, “Exceptional food and fine drinks in a progressive environment without the upscale prices.” Whether for lunch, dinner or cocktails and appetizers, STIR is worth the trip north.

STIR Eatery & Lounge is located at 7115 North Division in Spokane, and is open SunMon 11-10 p.m.; Tue-Thu 11-12 a.m.; Fri-Sat 11-2 a.m. Happy hour runs daily 4-6 p.m./10 p.m.-close and includes $1 off draft beers, $4 a glass house wines, $3.50 wells, $5 bartender’s choice martini, and a good selection of $5 appetizers. (509) 466-5999, www.stirmartini. com

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dining guide 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 (509-4132029). www.alohagrindz.com. $-$$ Bangkok Thai. Thai. A relative newcomer to Spokane, Bangkok Thai took over there former Linnie’s Thai location on Grand Avenue and the former Riverview Thai location near Gonzaga. The South Hill location offers combination lunch plates that allow you smaller portions of several popular Thai dishes for one price and the Gonzaga location has the best Thai lunch buffet in town for $12 a person. 1325 S Grand Blvd (509-838-8424) and 1003 E Trent Avenue (509-3258370). Mon – Thur 11 – 9, Fri 11 – 10, Sat 12 – 10, Sun 12 – 9. $$ 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 lessslick, 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 pm for lunch; 5 pm – 9 pm for dinner. Saturday 11 – 10. Sunday noon – 8. 7458 North Division in Spokane. (509) 483-4000. $-$$ Cathay Inn. Chinese. The Cathay Inn, basked in neon glory, stands out among the string of other Chinese establishments on Division for more than its roofline.

Established in 1950 at its present location by Tom Eng, the Cathay Inn has rebuilt and expanded over the years, still run by the Engs. Our sources tell us that among the combos, #6 is king, offering the Cathay’s special chow mein, almond fried chicken, prawns, barbeque pork, and fried rice. Strong mentions are also given to the almond chicken and Cathay’s version of beef and broccoli. Plan to arrive for dinner near 8 p.m. and you might get the additional treat of seeing the koi fish leap out of the water in the aquarium for their dinner while you eat yours. 3714 N Division Street. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri & Sat until Midnight. (509) 326-2226. $$ Mustard Seed. The Mustard Seed is an amalgam of several Asian and Pacific cuisines, which derives from the background of the owners, Betty and Nancy Tokumoto, who grew up in Okinawa, Bangkok, and Hawaii, successively. The somewhat eclectic yet harmonious blending of fresh, clean, mild flavors in the dishes that spring from this mix of culinary origins is what has made the Mustard Seed a perennial favorite with Spokane diners. Over the years, our favorites have consistently been Bong-Bong Chicken, chunks of breast and vegetables stir-fried in wine, and Chicken (or Shrimp) Osaka, sautéed in butter, ginger, and lemon, served with a mustard sauce. We also enjoy their zippy take-out and delivery service. The Mustard Seed owners also serve quality quick-serve Asian out of a number of Noodle Express outlets around the NW. Northtown Mall: Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri & Sat 11-10, Sun Noon-8, (509) 483-1500. $$

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P.F. Chang’s. A chain restaurant that raises the bar for local chefs. Most of the dishes are prepared with Mandarin wok-style cooking and reflect the restaurant’s stated goal of representing the “emerging influence of Southeast Asia on modern Chinese cuisine.” Chang’s Chicken in Soothing Lettuce Wraps present a savory, crispy, lightly spiced mixture of chicken that you wrap at the table into accompanying lettuce leaves. Entrees include Shrimp with Lobster Sauce, Cantonese Roasted Duck, and Crispy Honey Chicken. Try the Great Wall of Chocolate if you dare for desert. 801 W Main. Sun-Wed 11am-10pm, Thurs 11-11, Fri & Sat 11am-Midnight. (509) 456-2166. $$

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. $

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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 pm Monday – Saturday, Closed Sunday. 1006 E Francis Ave in Spokane. (509) 487-3559. $-$$ Sala Thai. Thai. Reviewed August 2011. Sala Thai fits the stereotype that you can often find the best ethnic food just outside military bases. Owners and chefs Pat and Rapeepun Smitamorn serve up memorable Thai specialties pungent with the smells and flavors or fish sauce, lemongrass, coconut milk, and ginger. Try the Yum Gai Tod or possibly the best Pad Thai in the region but don’t skip the transcendent Tom Kah and Tom Yum soups. Spice Warning—Sala Thai’s 0-5 star heat rating runs high so consider starting low. Mon-Fri 11-2:30 for lunch and 4:30-9:00 for dinner; Sat 2-9 ; Closed Sunday. 12924 West Sunset Highway in Airway Heights. (509) 244-4800. www.salathaispokane.com. $$ 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. $-$$ Teriyaki House. Japanese. Teriyaki House is locally owned and operated. They take tremendous pride in the quality of their food. Their dishes are low-fat, lowcholesterol, and are prepared without MSG. Try their homemade teriyaki sauce. 11516 E Sprague. Tues-Sat 11-8. (509) 928-8893. $ 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. $-$$

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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 pm.

928 S. Perry Street in Spokane. 11114 E Sprague Ave in Spokane Valley. (509) 927-0500. www. thetopofindia.com. $-$$.

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The Wave Island Sports Grill and Sushi Bar. Japanese and Hawaiian. The Wave Sushi and Island Grill picks up right where Raw left off with sushi, nigiri, and teriyaki with island twists and a energetic after hours scene. The friendly everyone-knows-yourname atmosphere is free. Mon-Wed 11am-1am, Thur & Fri 11am-2am, Sat 4:30-2am, Sun 4:30-1am. 523 W 1st Ave. (509) 747-0556. $-$$.

BARBECUE Chicken-n-More. “Amazing-Crispy-Tender-Chicken-nMore” could have been the name. It is that good, and Bob Hemphill—full-time cook and part-time preacher— is telling the truth about the “more” as well: moist ribs slathered in Hemphill’s own sweet and kicking barbeque sauce, cornmeal-breaded catfish fried fresh when you order, pulled pork sandwiches, fiery red beans and sweet crisp coleslaw. Call ahead if you want catfish and save room for the cobbler or sweet potato pie. 414 W Sprague. Mon-Fri 11–8, Sat 1-8. (509) 838-5071. $-$$ The Longhorn. The Longhorn has defined BBQ in Spokane for decades. Their sauce straight from Texas is now a staple in every area supermarket condiment or butcher’s aisle, and what self-respecting native Spokanite’s mouth doesn’t water at the thought of Longhorn ribs, German sausage, or beef sandwiches?

7611 W US Highway 2, (509) 838-8372; 2315 N Argonne Rd, (509) 924-9600. Call for hours. $-$$ O’Doherty’s Irish Pub and BBQ Catering Company.

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Red Lion BBQ and Pub. For about 20 years, whether it was in the old rhythm and blues, peanut-shellson-the-floor days, or more recently as a sports bar, there’s always been butt-kickin’ BBQ at this downtown corner spot. The undisputed star here is wine broiled chicken, spicy and robust, yet fallingoff-the-bones moist and tender. Together with their signature fried bread and honey, and you have a BBQ experience that can’t help but please. 126 N Division.

Kitchen open daily 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11am-1am.

(Sunday breakfast buffet 9am-noon during football season.) (509) 835-LION (5466). $-$$

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.ambrosia-bistro.com $$-$$$ Bistro on Spruce. This neighborhood bistro offers high-quality fare in a casual, friendly atmosphere.

It’s a great spot for a quiet dinner out, or weekend brunch with friends. The menu changes frequently, with tempting selections like Paella, Duck Confit and

Butternut Squash Ravioli. Don’t miss the Peppered Chevré with Port-Poached Figs – a sweet, creamy, peppery slice of heaven. The Bistro’s Wine Bar is open in the afternoons for wine and $3.95 tapas.

Enjoy outdoor seating in the summertime. If you don’t want to cook, and feel like very reasonably priced upscale food, try Bistro on Spruce. 1710 N Fourth St, Coeur d’Alene. Lunch 11am-2:30 and Wine Bar and Tapas 2:30-5, Mon – Sat. Dinner MonSat 5-9. Weekend breakfast. 208-664-1774. www. bistroonspruce.com $-$$ Casper Fry. Reviewed February 2013. A modern take on Southern comfort food with a local twist, located in the South Perry neighborhood. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner and a Sunday brunch in a hip space with a great bar at the back. For dinner, try some of Jama’s Fried Chicken with a classic cocktail, or the Low Country Shrimp and Grits for lunch. The maple-glazed Pork Belly is brilliant and a number of the hearty sides are vegetarian. Wednesday-Monday, 11:30 am - close. 928 S. Perry Street in Spokane. www.casperfry.com. $-$$$.

The Copa. Reviewed September 2012. Opened in 2011 without much fanfare, The Copa offers Hayden some seasonal bistro fare alongside a number of comfort food classics. Try the Beef Tenderloin Tips and the Tempura as well as a Pork Tenderloin worth singing about. If you need space for a large group, the Copa can help with the, ahem, Cabana room next door. Mon – Thur, 11 am – 9 pm; Fri – Sat, 11 am – 10 pm. 9265 N Government Way in Hayden. (208) 6355534. www.thecoppa.com $-$$$ Herbal Essence Café. Northwest cuisine. This relaxed downtown restaurant tucked into the middle of a block on Washington serves Northwest bistro food and works hard to offer great service. The menu offers up baseball-cut sirloins, a whole stuffed Dungeness crab and a swordfish steak stuffed with pesto and baked off with a parmesan crust. Try the award-winning house salad, brilliant with sliced pears, crumbled Gorgonzola and a white truffle vinaigrette. 115 N Washington. Lunch Mon-Fri 11-2, Dinner Mon-Sat 5-close. (509) 838-4600. Lunch $-$$, dinner $$-$$$

Award Winning Hand-crafted Northwest Ports and Wines Keep the Summer going with our Sangria and Summertime Ports!

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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. MonWed 7:45 am -5 pm, Thu-Fri 7:45 am – 10 pm, Sat 8 am – 10 pm, Sun 8 am – 2 pm. 707 West Main. (509) 624-2253. www.madeleines-spokane.com $-$$$ Maggie’s South Hill Grill. LA transplant and five year associate of Wolfgang Puck, Maggie Watkins created a welcome addition to the South Hill neighborhood dining scene. Designed with efficiency, affordability, and family-friendliness in mind, the food is far more outstanding than the casual surroundings and low prices suggest. For comfort food, try the Chicken Pot Pie or Baked Penne and Cheese. For dinner, flat-iron steak makes a perfect choice. And Maggie’s Signature Salad will make kids of all ages actually want to eat their greens. 2808 E 29th. Mon-Fri 11-9pm, Sat-Sun brunch (breakfast and lunch menu) 8-1pm, Dinner 1 – 9. (509) 536-4745. $ Picabu Bistro. Picabu Neighborhood Bistro offers fun, stylish, casual dining in Spokane’s lower South Hill neighborhood. The menu is creative and diverse, alternating modern favorites such as Shrimp Phad Thai or Cilantro Hummus with never-out-of-style burgers and seafood. Handmade Chicken Potstickers with ginger, cilantro, and corn are a signature dish and the singular Fire Pasta has become a weekly addiction for many. The children’s menu is a big hit with families. 901 W 14th Ave. (509) 624-2464. www. picabu-bistro.com. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $$ Spokanecda.com • October • 2013

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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 pm - close. $$-$$$ Scratch. This energetic, hip restaurant in downtown Spokane adds yet another locally-owned hot spot to our list. With a commitment to local and organic food when available, ice cream made in-house, steaks cut on premises and an ambitious menu including fried Quail, Hummus, Calamari, Jumbo Scallops, and a 10-ounce Hanger Steak this is one spot that enhances our area. 1007 W 1st Ave. Mon-Thur 11am-midnight, Fri 11am-2am, Sat 4pm-2am. (509) 456-5656. $$-$$$ Seasons of Coeur d’Alene. Reviewed Oct 2011. The name telegraphs both the concept behind Seasons and it location. Chef Scott Miller features the best seasonal ingredients on a menu that reimagines classic dishes and comfort food in creative ways at unexpected reasonable prices. Pay attention to what is on the fresh sheet and don’t miss the blackened Mahi Tacos (anytime) or the amazing Buttermilk Chicken (at dinner). Among the sandwiches, the Pepper Cristo is a fine choice. There is live music several nights a week in the massive bar and a banquet room that seats up to 65. Open daily from 11 am to 10 pm with seating in the bar until midnight. 209 Lakeside Avenue in Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-8008. www.seasonsofcda.com $-$$$

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Vintages @ 611. Vintages wine bar and restaurant offers eclectic American fare in a cozy, upscale atmosphere at the heart of Spokane’s South Hill.

Choose an appetizer from the extensive selection (try the Toasted Hearts) and pair it with a glass of wine, or go straight for the Prime Rib or Succulent Scallops.

Other choices include pasta dishes, seafood and salads. Outside patio dining coming soon. Late night menu on Friday and Saturdays until 12A.M. Open Tues-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-12. 611 East 30th Avenue in Spokane. (509) 624-3203.

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 pm. 916 W Second Ave in Spokane. (509) 456-7575. 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 pm, Fri and Sat 4:30 to midnight. Closed Sun. (208) 6649463. www.coeurdalenewinecellar.com. $-$$.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SPECIALTIES Apple Spice Junction. This deli is tucked in behind the Lewis and Clark gymnasium on Spokane’s near south side. Apple Spice offers both dining on site and a box lunch delivery service that specializes in sandwiches with homemade breads. Salads, soups, and baked treats are also on the menu.

Try the turkey avocado sandwich or the mandarin chicken salad. You can also stop by Apple Spice for breakfast on your way downtown and find everything from pastries and fruit to gourmet eggs and seasoned potatoes. 10am-3pm M-F. 514 S Washington St. (509) 456-2162. www.applespice. com $ Big Red’s Chicago Style Cuisine. Reviewed June 2012. This food trailer serves up possibly the best cheesesteak in town along with a formidable Chicago Dog (with all the fixings), and an Italian

Beef with a fiery relish made by owner and operator Curtis Bytnar. Feel like fries? Big Red’s offers you the choice of sweet potato or regular, and the regular can come topped with garlic, cheese, or both chili and cheese. Located in the parking lot of the St. Matthew’s Institutional Baptist Church at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Government Way west of downtown Spokane. Open Mon, 11 am – 3 pm; Tues – Sat, 11 am – 5 pm. Closed Sunday. (509) 991-2359. $ Chaps. Reviewed July 2012. This farmhouse turned restaurant is easy to fall in love with. Celeste Shaw is the genius and passion behind the eclectic restaurant and Gina Garcia runs the from-scratch bakery. Chaps is packed to the rafters for their weekend brunch and does brisk lunch (Tues-Sat) and dinner (Wed-Sat) business with live music on Friday evenings. Try the Blueberry Muffin French Toast or a Scramble for breakfast, or Apricot and Prune Stuffed Chicken for dinner. Open: Tuesday 11-3pm, Wednesday-Thursday 11-3pm, 4:30-close, Friday-Saturday 7:30-3:00pm, 4:30-close, Sunday 7:30-2pm. 4237 S. CheneySpokane Rd in Spokane. $-$$.

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The Garnet Café. Reviewed December 2010. Take time to find this gem tucked into a converted cottage on Walnut Street between 3rd and 4th Streets in Coeur d’Alene. Why? Because the Garnet is handsdown one of the best breakfast spots in the Inland Northwest with well-executed breakfast standards and some of the most creative morning fare around.

The Duck Confit and Sockeye Salmon platters are revelations. Channel Dr. Seuss and order Green Eggs and Ham with a great pesto sauce over the eggs.

You can’t go wrong with the house-made corned beef hash, several creative vegetarian options, or any of the three-egg omelets with eclectic ingredients.

Try the Lincoln City omelet if you like Dungeness crab, and consider starting with one of the Garnet’s funky morning cocktails. 315 East Walnut Avenue in Coeur d’Alene. Tues – Sun 7 am to 1 pm. (208) 667-2729. $-$$ Frankie Doodles. Open since 1981 just off of the I-90 Division Street exit, Frankie Doodles fits the time-honored genre of a greasy spoon.

Say ‘hi’ to the stuffed deer in the entryway and take a seat at the counter or slip into a booth and order a big plate of traditional American fare like roast beef sandwiches and steak and eggs. Open Mon – Fri, 5 am – 10 pm; Sat – Sun, 5 am – 9 pm. 30 E 3rd Avenue in Spokane. (509) 747-9267. $-$$ 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 hang-out 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 pm; Sat 7:30 am – 3 pm; Sun 7:30 am – 1 pm. 9910 N Waikiki Rd in Spokane. (509) 468-2720. $

BURGERS Stop-N-Go Family Drive In. Signature Dish for April 2011. Here is a locally-owned East Sprague spot for a great basic cheese burger, double cheese burger, or triple. Cash only but you’ll love the prices: $1, $2, or $3. Milkshakes with real fruit, fish-n-chips made with Atlantic cod that is cut and battered in house, and a great tartar sauce will keep you coming back.

Open daily: 10 – 9 Mon to Fri, 11 – 8 Sat, 11 – 6 Sun. 6505 East Sprague in the Spokane Valley. (509) 5354797. $

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Located within the historic Greenbriar Inn in Coeur d’Alene, this restaurant specializes in small plates with a global focus and well-crafted cocktails.

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315 Wallace Ave in Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-9660. 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 pm 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 pm. Tues- Fri: 11 am – 11 pm. Sat: 4 pm – 2 am. Closed Sun. 801 N Monroe in Spokane.

(509) 328-8911. $-$$ Stir. The best kept secret in North Spokane.

Exceptional food and fine drinks in a progressive environment without the upscale prices. Fresh, local and hand prepared dishes that complement the casual atmosphere, where quality and service are the standard. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches, hot entrees, steaks, pizzas, fish and more. Try the Lobster and Artichoke dip to start off your meal. Monday 11:30 am – 11:00 pm; Tuesday – Thursday, 11:30 am – 12:00 am; Friday 11:30 am – 2:00 am; Saturday 11:30 am – 2:30 am;Sunday 11:30 am – 11:00 pm. 7115 N. Division, one block north of Costco on Division. $-$$ Hill’s Restaurant. Hill’s restaurant is back and rejuvenated. Hill’s offers an extensive menu with nine appetizers including the unique Scotch Egg, soups, vegetable dishes, ten salads including the Smoked Salmon Salad and the Seared Steak Salad, sandwiches, steaks, chicken, pork, and seafood entrees. Hill’s also makes their own pasta. Hill’s has always been a local favorite and they’re back with the same great food and a newly renovated location.

The restaurant also features daily lunch and dinner specials worthy of a picky pallet. 401 W Main, MonSat 11-10, Lounge until midnight Mon-Thurs and 2am Fri-Sat. (509) 747-3946. $$-$$$

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 OctoberMarch. 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 pm. 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. 509-4558888 $$-$$$

FINE DINING Clinkerdagger. English pub décor overlooking the Spokane River. Known for their fresh seafood, steaks,

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Open daily from 11:30 am – 9:30 pm (10 on Fri-Sat).

6409 N Maple in Spokane. (509) 328-4764. www. fivemileheightspizza.com. $-$$ Pho Von photo by David Crary

Mackenzie River Pizza, Grill and Pub. The first Mackenzie River opened in Bozeman Montana in 1993—serving up pizzas that caused the cowpokes to scratch their heads. Toasted pine nuts and Mandarin oranges on a pizza? But they kept coming back.

Now there are 15 locations with two in Spokane.

The menu offers nearly two dozen pizzas and you have four crust options: sourdough, natural grain, thick, or thin. Both Spokane locations also boast a full bar. Open daily 11 am – 10 pm. Northside: 9225 N Nevada, (509) 413-1043. South Hill: 2910 E 57th Ave, (509) 315-9466. www.mackenzieriverpizza. com. $-$$$

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 11:30-2:30, Dinner Mon-Thurs 4:30-9, Fri 4:30-9:30, Sat 4-9:30, Sun lounge 2-9 and dinner 3-8. (509) 328-5965. Lunch $$, Dinner $$$

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 Mon-Fri 11-3:30, Dinner Mon-Thur 3:30-9, Fri 3:30-10, Sat 4:30-10, Sun 4:30-9. (509) 363-1210. $$

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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PUB AND LOUNGE FARE

The Olympia Restaurant. Greek. Eva and Angelo Itskos preside over the kitchen at The Olympia and turn out classic Greek comfort food at great prices.

Five compelling reasons to come in: (1) warm wait staff, (2) the brillian Saganaki (fried cheese with pita bread), (3) the chicken gyro spiced with the house’s secret marinade, (4) the “Greek” fries, and (5) the house-made rice pudding with a citrus note. 301 Lakeside Avenue in CDA. (208) 666-9495. Mon – Wed, 11 – 3, Thur – Sat, 11 – 8. $-$$.

Manito Tap House. Reviewed March 2012. Manito is living into its name as a gastropub that offers highquality 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 pm Sun – Thu. Open until 2 am Fri – Sat. 3011 South Grand Blvd in Spokane. (509) 279-2671. www.manitotaphouse. com. $-$$

The White House Mediterranean Grill.

Mediterranean. If you love garlic, you’ll love this cozy, romantic restaurant. Here, you feel as if you are in the Mediterranean without the high cost of travel.

Try the popular Chilean Sea Bass that has turned first timers into regular customers. The Whitehouse offers 110 wine selections and now offers a full bar.

Reservations are recommended. 712 N Spokane Street, Post Falls, ID. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11.

(208) 777-9672. www.thewhitehousegrill.com. $-$$$

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 stainedglass 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. $$-$$$

MEXICAN

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. 3pm – 10pm Sun-Thurs, 3pm – 11pm Fri-Sat. 159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks downtown. (509) 777-3900. www.steamplantspokane.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 scratch and incorporate ingredients produced only at the Steam Plant – including smoked meats, fish and vegetables, and many of the ales brewed on-site. 3pm – 10pm Sun-Thurs, 3pm – 11pm Fri-Sat. 159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks downtown. (509) 777-3900. www. steamplantspokane.com $$-$$$

ITALIAN Italia Trattoria. Reviewed Dec 2010. Great Italian food from world-traveled chef Anna Vogel in an intimate neighborhood bistro in Browne’s Addition.

Vogel’s ingredients and dishes clearly express Italian sensibilities, but then go on to immediately transcend the “box” Americans have for Italian food. Expect to find a vibrant seasonal menu with both the simple and the adventurous: everything from classic spaghetti and meatballs to charred octopus in a spicy tomato oil. Vogel’s preparation of black cod with creamed white truffle potatoes and chanterelles is heaven on a plate. The weekend brunch is also drawing enthusiastic crowds. 144 South Cannon Street in Spokane. Brunch: 9 am – 2 pm Sat and Sun. Lunch: 11 am – 2 pm Tues - Fri. Dinner: Tues – Thur 5 – 9 pm and 5 – 10 pm Fri – Sat. Closed Mondays.

(509) 459-6000. www.italiatrattoriaspokane.com. $-$$$

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Hacienda Los Flores. A bright reincarnation of the space at the bottom of the Freya hill formerly occupied by La Katrina Taco. Owners Jorge and Adriana Hernandez pull out all the stops with a possibly the best mole sauce in town. Try the Pollo en Mole ($12.25) and plan on multiple dips with your standard basket of chips rather than just a single salsa. Several of the soups on the menu also get rave reviews: the Sopa de Camaron and the Sopa de Tortilla. Kids eat for $0.99 on Sundays. Open daily from 11-9. 510 South Freya in Spokane. (509) 3158853. $-$$

PIZZA Fire Artisan Pizza. Reviewed January 2012. Walk in the front door and you smell smoke from local orchard wood burning at 800 degrees in the Fourno Bravo oven that is a focal piece of the open kitchen at the back of the restaurant. Whether you order up one of the creative pizzas on the menu or design your own pie, you are in for a treat. Fire’s chewy charred

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 Regal Street Seafood. Heather and Phil Lazone from Northstar Seafoods opened Regal Street as a retail fish market, but the staff includes a trained chef sho can give you cooking guidance and prepares several readyto-eat options like Cioppino – an Italian fish stew – and fish tacos. You can also pick up some harder-to-find bottles of wine in the store. Open Tue – Sat, 10 am – 6 pm. 2812 E 30th in Spokane. (509) 535-1966. www. regalstreetseafood.com. $-$$

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 pm on Sun, 4 – 10 pm Mon to Thur, and 4 – 11 pm Fri and Sat. 165 South Post in Spokane. (509) 474-9888. www. churchillssteakhouse.com $$-$$$$ Wolf Creek Lodge. The Wolf Creek Lodge is the younger city sibling of the original Wolf Lodge Inn located ten miles east of Coeur d’Alene. While the menu is far from identical, you can’t miss the similar steakhouse theme with plenty of beef options as well as the likes of as Bourbon Chicken and King Salmon. Don’t forget to order the birthday “potato” for that special occasion: Oreo ice cream rolled in cocoa powder, topped with whipped cream, and set on a plate of hot fudge. 104 S Freya, Spokane. Mon-Fri 11:30-close, Sat-Sun 4-Close. www. wolflodgespokane.com. (509) 535-8972. $$-$$$ 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. Tues-Fri 5-Close, Sat - Sun 4-Close. (208) 6646665. 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 freshbaked 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 pm, Tues-Sat and Sun 1-4 pm.

621 W. Mallon (Suite 426 of the Flour Mill Mall). (509) 328-3958. $-$$

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ver the past sever al years, the names on the door and the faces behind the counter have rotated on a steady basis at a small café tucked into the Tapio Center complex, at the corner of 2nd Avenue and Freya. It was always a safe bet for a cup of coffee or a bag of chips, but the menu was never particularly inspiring, nor memorable. Then came Jamie. As in Jamie Lombardi, who purchased the café and opened the doors of Flavor Café, breathing new life into the space, in early May. “I love that I can create whatever I want and offer whatever I want because there are no rules and I have total creativity,” says Lombardi, who previously worked at Huckleberry’s 9th Street Bistro, Klink’s on Williams Lake, and at Seasons in Liberty Lake. Owning her own café allows her creativity and freedom in what she makes.

Since Lombardi arrived, there has been a steady increase in regular patrons, drawn in by her well-thought menu and creative offerings. While you can always build your own deli sandwich, Lombardi enjoys cooking up delicious offerings like organic kale and fresh garden vegetable salads, homemade beef chili and cornbread, Grandma’s ham and navy bean soup, kale and white bean ravioli in pesto oil, and salmon and wild rice salad. What has proven to be her best selling lunch, however, is the Almond Chicken Salad Croissant ($6.99). Patrons know to get their order in early in the day, lest she sell out, which often happens.

The sandwich is basic in concept, yet when all of the flavors and textures are combined, it is greater than the sum of its parts. Juicy cubed chicken is enveloped in rich, creamy mayonnaise, and paired with crispy fresh celery, crunchy almond slices and tart cranberries. Vibrant slices of red onion offer an added punch, and are layered with fresh tomato slices and crisp lettuce. Sweet, tangy and crispy, the sandwich is layered between buttery halves of a croissant.

“It is definitely the most popular item on the menu,” says Lombardi, “and I did not expect that at all. People like the texture and that it is on a croissant—croissants are so good! I also think it is the addition of the crunchy almonds and celery, and the sweetness of the cranberry, that everyone is drawn to.”

With live music on Wednesdays, and daily specials posted on Facebook and creative dishes, Lombardi is giving Flavor Café a flavor of its own!

Flavor Café is located at 104 S. Freya, Suite 109 E, Brown Flag Building (NE corner of Tapio Office Center),and is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday – Friday. www.facebook.com/ FlavorCafe, (509) 315-9094

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by Laurie L. Ross

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all me a tr aditionalist, but it just seems wrong, even cheap/ sleazy to have a screw top on fine wine.

Oh, I can see the purpose or at least the ease of it. Screw tops are easy to open and close, with no additional equipment required.

Admittedly, I have had some good wine from fine winemakers who have chosen screw top enclosures. This makes me wonder: Is my future cork-free?

After long deliberation, I can appreciate the screw top closure for certain occasions. Nowadays, one cannot carry a corkscrew just anywhere, so the use of a screw top could be necessary under certain circumstances.

Maybe it’s all in the name: “screw” top. That even sounds dirty and cheap (and not in a intriguing way).

But am I just resisting inevitable change?

Let’s look into some alternative closures.

Wine consumers buy wine sealed with natural cork over any other closures. In the competitive wine industry, that may be enough right there to stick with the norm. I see I’m not the only one trying to be true to cork. Screw caps are often seen as industrial, cheap and lacking the romance of the old closure, but they have been hailed as the future mostly because there is no danger they will spoil or taint the wine. This is a problem that is said to effect up to 1 in 10 corked bottles.

Okay, very good point. I’m against tainted wine of any kind. This is the main reason why wineries choose to use other means of sealing their wine. Though I still find myself wanting natural cork, and really have issue with the synthetic cork environmentally, especially when made in an array of bright colors or tacky patterns, to me, it just seems...well, wrong.

It is interesting that in Spain, it is against the law to use anything but natural cork. The use of screw caps and synthetic closures is outlawed. We applaud them for being purists. But I’m still trying to be open-minded here. Again, my primary concern is the wine.

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Pros: Cork has a long history; it has been used as the sealing method of choice for over 400 years. Cork is a renewable resource (the trees are not killed when the bark is stripped to make cork). They’re readily biodegradable, and they support an entire industry of corkscrews and other cork-removal products. There’s a certain romance with cork and a familiarity of “that is the way it should be.” Personally, I find comfort in this tradition.

Cons: Wine corks often go bad. Estimates vary depending on which figures you believe, as little as 1% or as much as 20% of all wine sold is “corked,” which is to say, damaged by a problematic cork. Wine corks can be difficult to remove, and sometimes break off into the bottle (I really hate that!). That should be reason enough to have me consider other options, as again, I really do care passionately about the wine inside.

Plastic: New Wine Cork Pros: Plastic is immune to cork taint, so wine is much less likely to spoil. Depending on the vintner, they’re recyclable, and the same corkremoval equipment can be used.

Cons: If not recycled, plastic corks also pose a more direct threat to the environment. The plastic may not retain its elasticity well over time, making it unsuitable for wines meant to age for decades, which is problematic. Again, bright neon or patterned synthetic corks really are just weird.

Columbia Winery is an example of a Washington winery that uses some synthetic corks in some of their selected white wines.

Screw Caps Pros: Screw caps, like plastic corks, avoid problems of cork taint. They are less expensive than natural or plastic corks. And they can be removed without any special equipment. Easy access is nice.

Cons: As with plastic corks, screw caps imply environmental issues associated with the loss of cork farming and sorry, but there’s no romance.

Screw caps are used by such fine Washington winemakers as Houge Cellars, JM Cellars, Northwest Cellars, Syncline Wine Cellars, Dusted Valley Vintners All produce fine wines with screw caps.

So, what’s your opinion? Where do you stand on this great debate? Hold your thoughts before you answer, because there’s one more thing to consider: glass!

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Glass: An unexpected option I think there is class in glass. Local Spokane winery, Overbluff Cellars has chosen glass enclosures for some of their previously launched wines.

Syncline Wine Cellars, located in the Columbia Gorge, uses both screw caps and glass stoppers, being cork-free for several years.

Northwest Totem Cellars uses glass as well, sterilizing those returned and reusing them, which answers my initial environmental concern question.

Then there’s ZORK® STL Peel and Reseal Closure, an alternative closure that seals like a screw cap and pops like a cork. An inner metal foil provides an oxygen barrier similar to a screw cap, and an inner plunger creates the ‘pop’ on extraction and reseals after use. Boutique winery, Sapolil Cellars in Walla Walla exclusively uses Zork. Admittedly, it was fun to open.

Crown cap closures are used on a sparkling wine. The traditional crowned bottle cap has been used in the sparkling wine industry as a closure during the bottle fermentation process (méthode traditionnelle). Normally, the cap is replaced with a cork before shipping, though recently some producers are releasing wines using the crown cap as their closure. The crown caps provide a tight seal without risking corktaint. Although easier to open, crown caps eliminate part of the ceremony of opening a sparkling wine. No pop!

Regardless of how it is corked, the most important part comes when a bottle is opened, and magic ensues.

Laurie L. Ross is a freelance writer and the author of local wine blog, Sip of Spokane, www.sipofspokane. com

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