Prime February/March Issue 52

Having the time of your life in the Inland Northwest

February/March 2015 #52

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Spirit Awards 6 Over 60

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Gardener’s Delight: Seed Sharing Library

Foodies: Reinventing the Classics

Heart Health: Keeping the Ticker Ticking

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Editor’s Letter Masthead

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The Front Porch Seed Sharing Library | Big Read Events | Heart Health | Inheritance Tips | Magnifier Essay Curmudgeon Column

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Your Third Life: Life in a Closet

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Wanderlust: Reims and the Champagne Region of France

Cheryl-Anne Millsap has let go of a lot of things over the years, but she has a closet that holds a little bit of every person she’s ever been. Like the Laura Ashley dresses she favored when she was a young mother. Or the 1970s peasant dress, maxi-length, she thought she would die if she didn’t get. And then there is the Girl Scout sash, and the Candystriper hospital volunteer uniform . . . and much more.

The ancient city of Reims, which was an important hub for textiles during the Middle Ages and still has architectural remnants of its Gallo-Roman heritage, carries within its long history significant events of two world wars within the last century and some of the most delicious Champagne in the world.

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Foodies: Old Classics Reimagined

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Spirit Awards: 6 Over 60

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Health: Heart Disease Screenings

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For a delicious, modern take on classic family favorites, look for ways to integrate current flavors that complement the original recipe. Start new family mealtime traditions with these easy recipe make­overs.

In the words of poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, the purpose of life is not merely to be happy—it is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, and to make a difference. Our annual Spirit Awards follow that honorable path, celebrating those in our community who continue to live their lives with purpose and inspire those around them with their humble acts of kindness, generosity and commitment to making our community a better place to live.

Nearly 60 million Americans suffer some form of heart disease. It’s the number one killer of men and women in the United States. It claims the lives of more Americans than of every known cancer combined. For many though, the key to preventing heart attacks and restoring cardiovascular health lies in early detection.

Inspiration: Spokane Scenery

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Ira Amstadter rides his bike to work year-round, with his sidekick in the sidecar, Charlie the chocolate lab. Ira is one of six Spirit Award honorees featured in this issue.

Photo by Darin Burt

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editor’s letter

Inspiration Via the

Spirit Awards

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had the great fortune of working as the executive director of a local nonprofit supporting services for older adults a few years ago. It was our mission to research, develop and promote life-enhancing wellness programs for the senior population of the Inland Northwest with a strong emphasis and passion toward education and prevention. We spoke a lot about working to ensure the older adults in our community were able to live vibrantly in mind, body and spirit.

We believed that physical activity, intellectual challenge, emotional fulfillment and spiritual enrichment were the foundations of successful aging and every minute of our time was invested in that manner.

I felt as though I had “come home,” as though I was exactly where I was meant to be, doing what I was born to do. Never in my life had I worked with a more amazing group of people.

Although I value and feel connected to people of all ages, I have always been passionately drawn to the generations before mine, to cherish, respect and honor the years, the wisdom, and the integrity that everything around us was built upon. And now, as editor of Prime Magazine, I am honored to continue carrying the torch to shine light on the amazing contribution people of mature ages devote to Spokane, to make it the best city it can be.

We can live, love and devote our lives passionately regardless of age, as the six Spirit Award honorees demonstrate in this issue. They prove longevity and living a full, good life is about loving,

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supporting, being understanding of one another and giving of oneself. It is about enhancing each other’s lives and lifting each other up. It is about being kind and gracious: living your own life to the fullest, and ensuring those around you are able to live their lives to the fullest— at any stage of the life game.

What is the prime of your life? The prime of your life is the “someday” you’ve always referred to, maybe even dreamed of. It’s today. I am grateful to be here with you now, as your editor, and I look forward to the journey with you, through your prime. I would love to hear a story of a time you felt overwhelmed with inspiration. Find me on Facebook to stay connected in between issues, or send me a message to the email below.

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New Seed Lending Library in Otis Orchards

Upcoming Events: Inland Northwest Vegetable Gardening with Master Gardener Marilyn Carothers Saturday, February 14, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

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he Otis Orchards Library has opened a brand new seed lending program for garden enthusiasts. A series of gardening programs, all featuring local master gardeners, will be held every Saturday in February to help you get ready for spring.

What is a seed lending library? The idea is simple: borrow from a selection of vegetable and flower seeds at any time during the year, plant them in your garden, and watch them grow. When it’s time to harvest, let a plant or two go to seed, and bring some back to the library for the next round of gardeners to enjoy.

Basics of Soil and Composting with Master Gardener Eberhard Schmidt Saturday, February 21, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Growing Tomatoes from Seed to Harvest (hands-on workshop) with Master Gardener Marilyn Carothers Saturday, February 28, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Vegetable Gardening 101 with Master Gardener Steve Nokes Tuesday, March 3, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

All events are held at the Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E Wellesley. Call (509) 893-8390 for more information.

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The Big Read Comes to Spokane

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The Spokane County Library District is the recipient of an $11,000 grant to host The Big Read in Spokane County. The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts, designed to revitalize the role of reading in American culture by exposing citizens to iconic works of literature and encouraging them to read for pleasure and enrichment.

The Library District is one of 77 nonprofit organizations, and the only organization in Washington, to receive a grant to host a Big Read through June 2015. The Big Read in Spokane County will focus on The Call of the Wild by Jack London.

The Call of the Wild was chosen because it’s a wonderful adventure story, yet also presents some big philosophical questions and is still accessible to readers of all ages. The Library District is taking educational

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programs related to the book to area schools, as part of the grant allows the District to give away hundreds of copies of the book. There are also several programs for the general public throughout February 2015, including: · Panel discussion about the role of wolves in our community · A film series · An academic presentation by a Jack London scholar · Book discussions · Snow shoeing programs · Dog sledding presentations · A STEM program about identifying animals for school-aged kids.

Library Services Manager and grant author Gwendolyn Haley says, “I am excited about The Big Read because it offers an opportunity to connect readers and non-readers across the county with a great work of literature in a way that is truly cross-generational.”

More details, including dates and times on the public programs related to The Big Read may be found at www.scld.org/ bigread2015.

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Not Dead Yet:

Life After 55

By Dennis Held

Hey there—are you still alive? Probably so, if you’re reading this.

Congratulations! Every day on this side of the grass is a victory. For those of us who are still a few nights shy of The Really Big Sleep, here are a few helpful hints to get through the day with your dignity (and finances) intact.

1.) Suck it up. Nobody wants to sit around listening to your catalogue of aches, pains and broken dreams. Take the advice of that great philosopher, Thumper the Bunny, in the movie Bambi: “If you can’t say somethin’ nice, don’t say nothin’ at all.” Last week, I was eating lunch at a local diner when a matron of a certain age began detailing her recent intestinal surgery. The vivid descriptions of the fluids she was discharging were bad enough to put me off my liver and onions, but when she raised her blouse to show off her “weeping” incision, I called for the check. Really, people—discretion is the better part of aging.

2.) Stop listening to so-called experts who offer bullet-pointed advice about how to live your life. (If those “experts” are so smart, how come they’re writing bullet-pointed advice columns and not the Great American Novel? Hmmm?)

You’re old enough to know better.

In the last issue of Prime, our editor invited readers to share how they are reconciling their older and younger selves. Lou Dunham answered the call with the following essay.

By Lou Dunham

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he challenge was “Reach into your purse and pull out three objects. Choose one and explain how it reflects who you are.”

The object I pulled from my purse is a small, lighted magnifier. The lens is about 1” x 2”, set inside a plastic frame decorated with a black and

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3.) Ignore #2, in this particular instance. Ahem.

4.) Learn the new lingo. You won’t be able to communicate with young-uns, and show them that you’re still a “hep cat,” if you can’t speak their language. Here are a few phrases sure to win over the “Now Generation,” also known as the Million Eels.

Millenials. Whatever.

“Hey, My Man, I seen your picture on Face-back, up there on the InterWeb. You should Like me some time, twenty-three skidoo!” or “Me and my Crew are going surfing on the Web this weekend—want to come along?

I can pick you up in my hybrid—well, it’s mostly bicycle, but partly dirtbike, and the milage is great!”

Or just put on a pair of earphones and mumble, “Laptop gigabyte hotmail website camcorder out of the box selfie!”

Say these phrases over and over, until they sound natural to you. By then, you’ll need to learn a whole new set of phrases, because the

turquoise floral print. This tool is an indicator both of my age and of my refusal to accept that I have reached this stage of my life. Presbyopia is the technical term for what has occurred. Inability of the eye to focus on objects close up is the explanation of this condition. My eye doctor calls it “age-related.” I call it “the foul breath of death creeping up on me.” Because here’s the deal—in my mind, I am vital, vigorous, and ageless. At least I am until these age-related inconveniences remind me of the inexorable passage of time.

Another age-related kick in the teeth is that just when I want to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures of life, time has speeded up. Have you noticed that the older you are, the faster time passes? As if it wasn’t going fast enough, and as if there wasn’t little enough of it left. So, I’ve lost the ability to focus at a time when I need to focus most – on the things I still want to do and on staying capable of doing them, while also keeping up with my grandchildren.

The decorative print on the frame of the magnifier shows that I still care about style. I haven’t graduated to those high-rise white cotton granny panties yet; the style of my briefs is “hipster” and I’m never giving that up. When it comes to shoes, though, I admit that I’m on the slippery slope. “Sensible” might actually apply to most of the footwear in my closet, mostly because nothing says “old” like a woman spread-eagled in the gutter after a flying dismount from the curb. This has always been an issue for

formerly new phrases will have become old. But that’s what keeps us young!

Don’t forget to update your own language. Be wary of starting all of your sentences with “Nowadays,” as in, “Nowadays, a book isn’t good enough, you need a machine to read Hemingway, anymore.” Half of your sentences probably end with “anymore,” nowadays, but that’s all right, because most of your friends can’t hear anymore, anyways, nowadays.

5.) Now that we’re older, we seniors have to be aware of scams targeted at the most vulnerable: the gullible. So if somebody calls you and says it’s your grandson in Canada and he needs some quick money to get out of jail, tell him: “I don’t think this is my grandson—but even if it is, don’t do the crime, if you can’t do the time.” Then hang up, and don’t answer the phone the rest of the day. This helps instill moral lessons AND protects your bank account.

Finally, to the anxious reader who wrote to ask, “Is it safe to have sex after 55?” The answer is: No! You should slow down to 40, especially if the road has curves.

me – I have video footage (8mm film, actually) of myself falling off a pair of adorable platform shoes in the ‘70s. I’ve also crossed the line where what I once could have passed off as freckles are now “age spots.” I think I have enough of them to connect the dots and call it a tattoo.

I remember looking at photos of my mother when she was heading off to college. How could that stylish young woman facing the camera with so much excitement and anticipation be my mother of the graying hair and elastic-waist polyester pants? Now I know. She blinked her eyes and time washed over her like a tsunami, as it does for all of us. Time and gravity will have their way with us, but they can’t take our spirit and our joy if we don’t let them. That part of us truly is ageless. That is what I will choose to illuminate with my black and turquoise magnifier. That, and the wine list.

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here is a time capsule in my house but it isn’t sealed in a cornerstone or buried in the back yard. It’s a closet.

The small Cape Cod house we moved into in 2006 did not come with an abundance of closets. And having downsized deliberately and significantly, moving from a big rambling house with more space than we needed, I had to be especially creative when it came to deciding where to put what we’d brought with us.

So the day we moved in I claimed a small room in the basement as my spillover closet. In it are all the clothes I’ve worn and kept for one reason or another. There are zippered bags holding evening gowns and little black dresses. There’s a row of office dresses, no-nonsense suits and tiered hangers holding pencil skirts and tailored slacks. A big box is filled with silk scarves, and shoes—pumps, flats, boots and sparkly evening slippers are lined up just waiting to be worn again. And then there are the purses …

I used to wear or carry all of these things. Occasionally I still do. But now, most days I rarely shift from my Jenny Wren uniform. This time of year I wake up and put on black or brown pants, a white blouse and a grey or brown sweater. Why not? It’s quick and easy and comfortable. Besides, when I’m home, I’m in my house working alone. I could stay in my nightie all day and no one would know or care. I may be in a kind of camouflage but at least I’m dressed.

When I travel, this basic wardrobe is even more practical, easy to pack and simple to manage.

Everything goes with everything.

I’ve let go of a lot of things over the years, but that closet still holds a little bit of every person

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Column By Cheryl-Anne Millsap

Cheryl-Anne Millsap is the author of Home Planet: A Life in Four Seasons which is available on Amazon and at Auntie’s Bookstore.

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I didn’t save any maternity clothes but I have kept some boxes of baby clothes, especially the little pieces I smocked for my daughters and my son, putting a part of myself in every stitch.

If I’m feeling lost I can stand in the little room in the basement and see a patchwork history that spans half a century. Or, I can put on the pair of Italian red leather pumps, the ones I brought home from a trip with my youngest daughter and that remind me of that adventure every time I wear them, and step right out of my blues.

Cheryl-Anne Millsap’s audio essays can be heard on Spokane Public Radio and on public radio stations across the country. She is the author of Home Planet: A Life in Four Seasons and can be reached at catmillsap@gmail.com.

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Reims Champagne Region of France and the

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he ancient city of Reims, which was an important hub for textiles during the Middle Ages and still has architectural remnants of its Gallo-Roman heritage, carries within its long history significant events of two world wars within the last century.

In the first World War, the city endured three and a half years of intense shelling by the Germans which destroyed 80 percent of the city—badly damaging the beautiful cathedral—and by the time the war ended in 1918 more than 5,000 inhabitants had lost their lives.

In WWII, the city was not significantly damaged but was the headquarters of General Dwight D. Eisenhower and the site of the surrender of Nazi Germany on May 7, 1945. (The surrender was ratified in Berlin the next day.)

But strolling along the wide boulevards on Reims today, you’d never know. Just a short ride on the fast TVG train from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris and reconstructed in both elaborate Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, modern Reims is a vibrant city drawing all kinds of travelers to its ideal location in the heart of France’s Champagne Region.

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To See: Reims Cathedral: The restored

cathedral is one of the city’s three UNESCO Heritage sites and worth a tour.

Carnegie Library: After the city’s library was destroyed in WWI, Reims was one of three European cities to receive funds from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation to rebuild a modern library. The exquisite Art Deco library building was the city’s main library until 2003 and is still open today.

Tattinger Cellars: The deep chalk caves below Tattinger Champagne are more than just a place to store and age the winemaker’s premium champagne. With a history that extends back to the 4th Century and the Gallo-Roman age, the caves were the site of a mine where workers removed blocks of the soft material.

The ancient Saint Nicaise Abbey was destroyed in the French Revolution but traces of it remain and can be seen on the Tattinger cellar tour. Graffitti and messages carved into the soft walls of the caverns during WWI still remain, giving insight into the men, women and children who sheltered there.

Tip: Set aside an hour or so to sit at one of the bistro tables at Cafe du Palais in the heart of the pedestrian district. Order a bottle of the house champagne and with each sip you’ll get a true taste of the region.

Cheryl-Anne Millsap blogs about travel at Spokesman.com. You can read more of her work at www.spokesman.com/ blogs/homeplanet.

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Unlocking the Mysteries of Social Security

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he Economic turmoil of the last decade has forced many Americans to delay retirement or to consider working during retirement to meet their income needs.

One of the traditional mainstays of retirement has included social security. Social Security was created in 1935 to help Americans supplement their retirement income.

While almost everyone is familiar with the idea of Social Security, it is a complex system and can often cause confusion.

Many people I speak with have a lot of questions and concerns about Social Security.

For instance, many wonder if it will be there when they need it. They also are concerned about knowing the right time to take their benefit—is it better earlier or later—and when, exactly, do they reach full retirement age? Also, terms such as “spousal” and “survivor” benefits need to be considered. To make matters worse, people hear talk of strategies to maximize the Social Security benefit, such as filing a “restricted application” or to use the “file and suspend” tactic.

Many of my clients are surprised that their benefit is likely to be taxed, and have concerns about how Medicare premiums will affect their benefits.

With all of this confusing information, many people find it beneficial to work with a financial professional trained in Social Security. With proper planning, Americans can maximize their Social Security benefits, minimize their taxes, and provide better security for their families.

For 80 years, Social Security has been an essential aspect of retirement planning for a majority of Americans.

At Star Financial and Insurance Services, we can help you to decide how to use Social Security to help you achieve your retirement goals.

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Classics

Reinvented

When you are looking to serve up a taste of

yesteryear, look no further than your pantry for a staple you can incorporate into meals, including snacks, breakfasts, dinners and even desserts. Instant white or brown rice and multi-grain blends provide easy ways to put a fresh twist on traditional recipes your family knows and loves.

For a delicious, modern take on classic family favorites, look for ways to integrate current flavors that complement the original recipe. Start new family mealtime traditions with easy recipe make足overs. For example, traditional broccoli, cheese and rice casserole

only gets better with bacon, and using quinoa adds a subtle new texture. You can also give your sweet potato casserole a lift with white or brown rice for an updated take on this revered dish.

Using a quick and wholesome ingredient like fluffy Minute Rice saves cooking time so you can transform your favorite recipes while spending less time in the kitchen and more time with loved ones.

These recipes demonstrate how to update recipes from a frittata and casserole to dressing and stuffing for new ways to enjoy the classics.

Cranberry Pecan MultiGrain Stuffing Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh celery 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 cup chicken broth 1 bag Minute Multi-Grain Medley, uncooked 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted Salt and ground black pepper, optional

Directions

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.

Add onion and celery, and cook two minutes.

Add poultry seasoning, cranberries and broth. Bring to boil, and stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat and simmer five minutes.

Remove from heat, and let stand five minutes. Stir in pecans and season with salt and pepper, if desired.

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Sweet Potato Rice Casserole

Honey Nut Dressing

Servings: 6

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in natural juice, drained (reserve juice) 1 cup Minute White Rice or Minute Brown Rice, uncooked 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated skim milk 1 can (15 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups miniature marshmallows

1 cup Minute Brown Rice, uncooked 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 3/4 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup raisins 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional) 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions Preheat oven to 400째F.

Directions

Measure reserved pineapple juice and add enough water to make 1 cup. Prepare rice according to package directions using juice-water mixture.

In large bowl combine pineapple, rice, egg, milk, sweet potatoes and cinnamon. Mix well. Spread in two-quart casserole dish. Top with marshmallows.

Bake 20 minutes, or until marshmallows begin to brown.

Prepare rice according to package directions.

Melt butter or margarine in large skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts; cook and stir until lightly toasted. Add onions and celery; cook and stir until crisp-tender.

Stir in rice and remaining ingredients. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.

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ten-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat until starting to crisp, about five minutes. Drain off all but one tablespoon bacon fat, then add scallion whites and edamame (or if desired, use 1 cup frozen green peas) to the bacon in the pan and sauté one minute.

Add cooked rice, and sauté one minute. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream and salt.

Add egg mixture to pan, swirling gently to distribute mixture evenly throughout other ingredients.

Cook undisturbed for two to three minutes, until edges look set. Then place pan in preheated oven until set in center, about ten minutes.

Mix together scallion greens with remaining 1/4 cup sour cream.

Serve frittata in wedges topped with a dollop of scallion cream.

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Spirit Story and Photos By Darin Burt

If there is one thing we can agree on as we climb the age ladder, it is that the Fountain of Youth can be found simply by looking within ourselves . . . and there is never an expiration date on realizing a new dream or goal.

Norma Gavin

“It was my dream come true to be here in the United States where there is a lot of opportunity,” says Norma Gavin, still retaining the accent of her native Philippines even after being in this country for more than half a century.

Norma is giving a tour of the Gaiser Conservatory greenhouse at Manito Park where she and other members of the Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane are growing plants for their annual spring sale.

“I love gardening . . . it’s good for you and keeps me going. There is something that the plants give to you—they remove carbon dioxide and help to build up your immune system. I don’t take any medication whatsoever . . . it’s about balancing your life spiritually and socially,” says Norma, 82.

“Especially after the wintertime, I like to see the elderly

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come to the greenhouses and plant, visit, and have fun—it’s good to have something to which to look forward.”

Norma came to Spokane in 1964 after college for an internship in medical technology. She later married, and she and her husband, who are about to celebrate their fiftieth anniversary, raised two daughters. After taking an early retirement from Deaconess Hospital, she joined local nonprofit groups and clubs, keeping busy with everything from flower arranging to embroidery.

Proud of her heritage, Norma founded the FilipinoAmerican Association of the Inland Northwest, which is involved in various social, humanitarian, and cultural events.

“It’s very rewarding to be able to give something back to the community,” Norma says. “Life is a gift from our dear Lord, and we were given it to share.”

Awards 2015

In the words of poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, the purpose of life is not merely to be happy—it is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, and to make a difference. Our annual Spirit Awards follow that honorable path, celebrating those in our community who continue to live their lives with purpose and inspire those around them with their humble acts of kindness, generosity and commitment to making our community a better place to live.

Join us in celebrating this year’s Spirit Award honorees.

On the door to her office at Unity Spiritual Center Spokane is a name plaque reading, “Jackie Green, Director of Family Services.” But to Jackie, it’s kind of a formal title for what she really does: serving as a presence in the church for children, families and adults who work with the young people.

“Everybody is a part of the congregation, and everybody is influencing what is happening in the ministry by their presence.

It’s not so much that the young people are going to be the leaders of our church community in the future—they’re making a difference right now,” says Jackie, who has been a member of Unity since 1972.

Jackie, 75, began as a volunteer with Unity youth, and in1979 she was hired by the Northwest Region of the Association of Unity Churches to serve as Youth Education Consultant, a role that she continues to hold.

Jackie Green

With so much stress and pressure on kids these days, Jackie sees the importance of young people becoming aware of their own unique place in the world, and in taking responsibility for their own actions. Her teaching is to “Be the change you want to see in the world.”

“By the very light that we are when we are born into this world, we are valued, unique and important, and can connect with our higher power. We all have the divine within us . . . it’s not like there’s somebody out there telling us what to do; if we’re listening we’ll know what to do,” says Jackie, who was ordained as a Unity Minister in 2004.

“People often ask me, ‘Are you still working?’ and I’ll say to them, ‘It feeds me and revitalizes me.’ Some of my reward is that I feel like I’m still growing and waking up to the possibilities of life.”

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Kay Bryant

“She is a vibrant, caring woman . . . what really matters most is her heart” writes Jennifer Jordan, Marketing Director at Broadway Court Estates, of Kay Bryant, who works as the retirement community’s Human Resources Director.

“I have compassion for the elderly and the challenges that they face. My passion is to make sure that their lives fulfilled as much as possible,” says Kay, 76. “When I’m working with employees, I’m helping to choose staff that will fulfill that service.”

For the past 46 years, Kay has made her home in Spokane where she earned a living as the Director of Human Resources at Planned Parenthood, and retired from the Community Colleges of Spokane after serving as their Human Resources Manager after 27 years on the job.

As if raising five children as a single mother didn’t keep her busy enough, Kay has a long list of “good deeds” including involvement with Spokane Valley Rotary Club, Second Harvest food bank, and volunteering each year on the Centennial Trail cleanup crew.

As part of the Rotary Club, Kay created the organization’s Books for Kids program. She works with principals and librarians at six Spokane Valley elementary schools to make sure each student receives a free book on Dr. Seuss’s birthday, and also reads to the kids on the day of celebration.

Another of Kay’s commitments is to the Soles4Souls program, which raises money and provide free shoes and socks to children attending ECAP (Early Head Start Centers) in the Spokane region.

“A new pair of shoes can really boost a child’s self-image. They light up and are just radiant, and can feel good about themselves and who they are,” Kay says.

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Ira Amstadter Ira Amstadter began his commitment to public service when he journeyed to Africa as a volunteer with the Peace Corps.

Ira, who graduated from the University of Illinois in animal science and behavior, had trained elephants for three years at a zoo near Chicago. He was excited for the chance to observe animals in their native environment—he also fell in love with the people there. After the Peace Corps, Ira remained in Africa for five years, including a year in Rwanda administering food aid with USAID.

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He was also a field representative for Africa with a cooperative organization.

You might have wondered why there are lions, elephants, rhinos and zebras atop the building in downtown Spokane that houses Express Employment Professionals, which Ira owns with wife Susan . . . well now you know.

“It’s kind of like my gift to the kids of Spokane,” Ira says.

Ira, 60, certainly lives up to Waldo Emerson’s charge to make a difference, and the sign is just one of his many gifts to the community. He was past President of the Alumni association, past Leadership Spokane Board member, Rotary 21 (downtown) President, Chair of Youth Services Committee, International Service Committee, and a Youth Exchange Officer. He remains a Hospice Vigil Volunteer and volunteer Chaplain at Sacred Heart.

“There is a lot of tension in a hospital, and chaplaincy is about spiritual care for patients, family and staff,” Ira explains. “It’s all about being a good listener and being there for people.

“I’ve been able to do a lot of cool things in my life, and as has been written, ‘to whom much is given, much is required,’” Ira says. “We just have a responsibility; I just believe that we do.”

Richard Makovsky

Richard Makovsky was 18 years old when he stepped out of his church in Montana and said to himself, “I want to serve.” And over the years, he’s had that opportunity wherever he’s been.

Richard, 80, has lived in Spokane for 38 years. As an electronics technician for the Federal Aviation Association, he has worked and lived everywhere from Denver, Colorado, to Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula to Trinidad.

His service work has included leading youth groups to working as an ice skating coach and assistant with the Special Olympics to serving as a volunteer in the canteen at the Inland Northwest Blood Center.

Grace, his bride of 56 years, is also a long-time volunteer at the INBC. In fact it was she who got Richard involved there in 2006, when she broke her foot and needed back up.

Richard is a near twenty-gallon donor, himself, and he helps with blood drives at area high schools to watching over donors at the INBC. It’s not simply handing out donuts and juice, but also making sure that donors are feeling okay. Most importantly, Richard, who often wears a shirt reading “FREE HUGS,” thanks the donors for helping local patients in need of transfusions. This is the final part of the donation process, and the final opportunity to ensure that donors have a positive experience, which makes this volunteer opportunity extremely important.

“The more people who give blood the better,” says Richard, who with “amazing grace” has clocked more than 2,000 hours of service with the INBC. “A lot of people don’t think that giving blood is important. You’re helping people and saving their lives . . . there’s nothing wrong with that.”

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Elizabeth Welty “Make it brief,” instructs Elizabeth Welty, 99, when asked to share her life story that spans a hundred years.

“The thing to put the emphasis on is two words: Go Spokane!” she says from the living room of her apartment home at Rockwood Retirement Community on South Hill.

Elizabeth graduated from Cornell University medical school in 1941, and after starting her career as an internist in her home state of Pennsylvania, she and her husband Robert, a surgeon, relocated their practices to Spokane in 1949. At the time, Elizabeth was one of only

eight female doctors in the city.

When asked what inspired her to go into the medical field, Elizabeth gives a little laugh. “That goes so far back to my early life,” she says. “I’ve always wanted to be a doctor, but I had no particular hero . . . somehow it just all came together. I told my family, and they said fine, and I just kept going one step after another.”

Since 1989, Elizabeth has been involved with Altrusa International of Spokane, a volunteer service organization of executive and professional people dedicated to improving their communities through personal service. She is now an emeritus member, but attends meetings whenever she feels up to it.

Throughout the years, Elizabeth has volunteered with a variety of local organizations. She was a member of the Visiting Nurses Association board, the Spokane Symphony board and the Spokane Public Radio board. She has also been a trustee at Whitman College and continues to proudly support what she calls “a very fine school.”

“I don’t feel any different than I did at twenty-five,” she says. “I’ve just been lucky, and even after I retired, I was always active and busy with my clubs, my garden and my home . . . you just do your thing, and put one foot after another.

“I’ve always had goodwill and support from people in Spokane . . . they’ve made my one step at a time easier and very pleasant.”

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Coronary CT Screening Exam Aids in the Early Detection and Prevention of Heart Disease Nearly 60 million Americans suffer some form of heart disease. It’s the number one killer of men and women in the United States. It claims the lives of more Americans than of every known cancer combined. For many though, the key to preventing heart attacks and restoring cardiovascular health lies in early detection.

That’s why Inland Imaging is using the month of February to help raise awareness around issues of cardiovascular health and the preventive screening exams that can help people and their doctors better manage their heart attack risk. In addition, the company is offering the exam for only $100 (it’s normally three times that amount) for those who wish to schedule their exam during the month of February.

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A coronary CT screening exam takes 15 minutes to measure the presence, location and extent of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries. It is a quick, non-invasive exam that assesses an individual’s risk for heart attack in the near term.

“Calcified plaque results when there is a build-up of fat and other substances under the inner layer of the artery,” says Dr. Jeffrey Nackos, a cardiovascular radiologist with Inland Imaging. “This material can calcify which signals the presence of coronary artery disease and indicates an increased risk for heart attack. Our ability to visualize and identify this condition provides people and their physicians with the answers necessary to take concrete steps to deal with their disease before it becomes life threatening.”

“With more than two million heart attacks and strokes each year, just about all of us have been touched by someone with heart disease,” says Angela Steinbach, CT manager at Inland Imaging. “We want to bring attention to this issue and make sure people know there is a way to assess risk and identify any indications of heart disease before it’s too late to treat it.”

“We’re focused on improving the wellness of our entire community,” says Kathleen Wilson, Inland Imaging’s chief operating officer. “The more information each of us has about our health, the easier it is to do the things we need to do to stay healthy.”

To schedule a coronary CT screening exam, patients must have an order from a referring physician. Individuals must not have any current symptoms of heart disease and meet at lease one additional risk factor. Those factors include being a man between the ages of 40-70 or a woman from 45-75 years old. Additional risk factors include family history of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, history of smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and high stress levels.

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Why Giving Blood Is Good For Your Heart Every two seconds someone needs blood. As the only provider of blood to area hospitals, Inland Northwest Blood Center (INBC) relies on 200 donors to give blood every day. The health benefits of patients who receive blood transfusions are obvious (the cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy who receives blood since their own is depleted of nutrients; the accident victim who receives blood to stabilize them) but there are also health benefits for the blood donor.

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Mini-Physical You can only give blood if you are healthy enough to do so. Before every blood donation, each donor receives a mini-physical, which includes heart rate, temperature, blood pressure and hemoglobin check. Blood pressure checks the force and rate of the heartbeat as it pushes blood through the body. A donor who is commonly deferred for high blood pressure can be alerted early of a potential concern, giving them time to take preventative measures or alert a physician if the issue persists. A hemoglobin check is a measure of the iron in your blood. If your iron is too low, it can be a symptom of anemia that could take a toll on the body, especially the heart.

Disease Testing Before blood is given to patients it is tested for infectious diseases. A total of 13 tests are run for every donation to screen for things like West Nile virus and hepatitis. A donor would be notified of a positive test result.

Weight Loss The average blood donor has 10-12 pints of blood. When they give a pint of blood, for whole blood donations, it’s roughly 1-pound. This weight is quickly gained back as the donor re-hydrates, but it is a quick way to jump-start those New Year’s resolutions.

Doing Good Giving blood is good for your “emotional” heart. A recent study in Health Psychology found that people who volunteer for altruistic reasons have a lower mortality age. With every blood donation having the potential to save up to three lives, and a typical whole blood donation taking only about an hour, giving blood is a quick and easy way to volunteer your time and help others.

Giving blood is heart healthy for many reasons. Roll up your sleeve and save a life—the one you save could be your own.

For more information about Inland Northwest Blood Center visit www. inbcsaves.org.

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