Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living magazine Issue 106

Food, Fantastic Food!

Celebrating the local food scene

Saving our Youth How Safety Net catches youth before they fall away

Chiropractic Corrections

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Colors of Summer What is more beautiful than a summer sunset? How about a field of brilliant colored flowers, or a icy blue glacial lake?

John Latta showcases his incredible photography, capturing the colors of summer in this month’s issue. Take a look!

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Safety Net Imagine, turning 18, and being put out on your own, with no financial or emotional help, nor any practical job skills. Such is the case for local children in the foster care system when they “age out” after turning 18. No longer supported by the system, they are left to navigate every aspect of life on their own. Luckily, two local business women created Safety Net, a non-prfit organization catching these kids before they fall.

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Chiropractic Correction Thirty-one million Americans are experiencing lower back pain at any given time, meaning we are in pain! If you are one of those who suffer through the pain, correct chiropractic information may be just what you need to feel better.

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Food, Fantastic Food!

Oh, we love our food, don’t we? From restaurants, to cooking classes, spots to grab a nibble and a bite, food trends and points of local pride, there is a great deal to celebreate on the food scene in our community. Dig in and see what treats we’ve unearthed in our annual local food celebration story.

On The Cover: Getting our Gatsby on in preparation for our annual summer party, Hot Summer Nights, at Arbor Crest on Friday, July 25th.

Photo by Crystal Madsen Models: Sadie Clemenson and Tyler Jezierski

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contents what’s inside Editor’s Letter Stories to Tell

Readers Respond What you had to say about

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recent issues of the magazine

First Look and Buzz Amphibious Amore ; Spokane by the Numbers; Lilacs & Lemons

What I Know Gonzaga University’s Lisa Mispley Fortier tells us what she knows

Metro Talk See the bigger picture of local photographers and their art

Health Beat Heart Health; Mudder Runs; Women’s Health

Looking Good A Gatsby inspired photoshoot, in honor of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living’s upcoming Hot Summer

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Artist Profile

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Book Reviews

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A Speedy Sale

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Ginger Oates recognizes the balance

Books that are worth the read

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Datebook What to put on your calendar

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Restaurant Reviews The Wandering Table; Nudo Ramen House

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Restaurant Menu Guide Shining a light on local restaurants

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home an easygoing retreat.

Real Estate

Cars and Girls, Then;

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cowboy touches make a mountain

Flooring and Lighting

Automotive Cars and Women, Now

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Dining Guide

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Signature Dish

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Homestyles

Celebrating local businesses with a story

Nights Party at Arbor Crest

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Editor’s Letter

The Stories to Tell

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itting in the hard wooden chair and looking around me, I was trying very unsuccessfully to fight back tears that were quickly and prolifically welling up in my eyes. If I could blink them back, I’d be fine, but once they spilled over the edge of my eyelids and cascaded down my face, I knew it would be a lost cause.

The room was bleak, marked by fluorescent overhead lighting, cinderblock walls and industrial, multicolored carpet – the kind that hides stains well, but you wouldn’t dare lie down on it, because it was hard and rough, utterly uninviting.

I felt alone and unsure of what to do.

Who could I call? Who could I talk to? The answer to both, was no one.

I was 18 years old, sitting alone in my dorm room at Westmont College, in Santa Barbara, California, after my parents had driven away, leaving me for my first year of college.

Suddenly in that moment, it sunk in: I was alone. I was on my own. I didn’t know a soul at that school. I didn’t have a friend I could turn to, I didn’t even have a car to drive myself anywhere.

A drive to get to know my new town, a meaningless errand to run or a purpose for going somewhere - anywhere - would have been welcomed at that moment.

I looked at the dingy beige wall-mounted phone in the corner of the room, with its curled cord connecting the cradle to the handle, but I couldn’t think of anyone to call. My parents were gone, my friends were all scattered to different schools in varying cities, and this was before cell phones were ubiquitous, allowing you to get ahold of anyone, anywhere, anytime. No one would be available midday.

I was the only one in the room so far, and I wouldn’t see my roommate, a stranger with whom I’d been assigned to live, until that evening. Homesick only 12 minutes into being on my own, not knowing who “my people” were going to be, who

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I was going to turn to in times of struggle, who I was going to grow close to, with whom I’d overcome obstacles or celebrate successes, I felt isolated, trapped and so very alone in the world.

Fast forward to today, and I obviously survived quite nicely.

My situation wasn’t that rough once the initial fear wore off. The truth was, I was at a private college in one of the most beautiful cities in the U.S., for which my way was paid, providing me with an incredible education and experience. I had food, shelter and spending money. I was housed with 23 other students who were in the same boat, and that strange roommate turned out to be one of my dearest friends, with whom I still get together today. I spent my days in the classroom and my weekends at the beach. I flew home during school vacations and holidays, and my family who lived in northern California came to Santa Barbara to visit me while I was there. I was never really alone; I always had a safety net.

That feeling of loneliness that I experienced that first day was very real though, and I can almost physically feel it engulf me as I think about it, now. That same, pit-of-the-stomach feeling of loneliness and fear swept over me when I first heard about what local foster children face when they “age out” of the foster care system at age 18 and are suddenly left alone to navigate their way in life.

While my loneliness, fear and trepidation lasted only a short while, their’s has no end in sight. Having to find their way in the world on their own, these 18 year olds – many of whom are only part way through their junior or senior year in high school – face the challenge of finding a place to live, providing food and learning all of the ropes of being an adult with no one to turn to, no one to bail them out and no safe harbor in which to rest. It is heart wrenching to think about what this group is facing, and how lonely, fearful and isolated they must feel.

When it comes to deciding which stories to fill the pages of each issue of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living with, there is never a shortage of interesting options for me to consider. There are fun stories, educational stories and opinion-based stories that all have compelling reasons to be on these pages. The stories that mean the most to me though, are the stories that open my eyes, both as a writer and a reader. These are the ones that cause me to pause and to wonder how I can help. What small step can I take – can we take – to help those around us experience the blessings we have? When I stumble across stories with messages that can profoundly impact us as readers, and through which we can be moved to change the lives of others, I believe those are the stories to tell.

On page 51 is the story of Safety Net, the local non-profit that was founded to help this vulnerable group of “aged-outs” know that they are not alone, that someone is there to help them. I hope you will read this story and ask yourself what you would do if it was you who was out there alone? How can you help this group?

May you enjoy this story, and may it help us all to remember that together, we don’t have to be alone.

readers respond what you had to say had to wait for 30 minutes to get a table (score one for us, who didn’t even think about making reservations), but it was well worth the wait. Great classic breakfast with a fun interior vibe. It is cool to see Kendall Yards developing into a place to visit for food. Thanks for the restaurant stories in your magazine. Can’t wait for the next one each month!

Dan & Cheryl Young Via email

A PAIN IN THE GRASS Here is an expansion for your SpokoGnome answer regarding acceptable lawn mower times (Ask Spoko-Gnome, June 2014). Your start time to mow is determined by the time your neighbor stops mowing. This insures that a mower is running in your neighborhood continually, all day. If possible, schedule yourself for two mowings a week. This will add to the possibility of hearing a mower’s drone from dawn to dusk, seven days a week. It sure is like that where I live!

Sharon Young Via email DISHING UP REVIEWS I really enjoy the dining reviews that you print. One of my relatives who came to Spokane to visit said they have never seen a city with as many restaurants as we have here. Without anything else to compare it to, I thought every city had as many as we do, but I guess I should just consider us fortunate that this is the landing spot for so many eateries. It is always a gamble when a new place opens, on whether or not to try it, which is why my wife and I appreciate reading the reviews. They are honest and never so overly glowing that they seem insincere. If a place has room for improvement, that would never keep us from going there; rather, it guarantees to us that you are looking at all aspects. My own cooking has an occasional glitch and has room for improvement, so why shouldn’t a restaurant? Glad to see you reviewed Yards Bruncheon in the last issue. We went there on Mother’s Day and it was slammed. We 18

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Dan, I’m glad you have enjoyed digging into the restaurant reviews. You are correct about Kendall Yards becoming a place to visit for food – be sure to see this issue’s reviews, when we go yet again to Kendall Yards, this time to The Wandering Table. ~ Blythe COVER LOVER I love the cover of your June 2014 issue of Priest Lake! My family used to go to Priest Lake every year for Memorial Day weekend. It was our annual tradition that kicked off the summer season. I remember running in and out of our cabin, down the trails to the beach and back. I can’t count how many hours I spent out on the water, floating in a canoe. My best friend would come with us, and we’d paddle out from shore, and then just float and paddle for hours, laughing and making up stories. The dark wall of pine trees and blue water of the cover made me feel like I was right back in that same spot, looking back on shore and laughing with my friend. Thank you for making my day with your cover.

Kathleen Wood Via email THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX It’s nice to see some new perspective on caring for the homeless in our community.

I liked what I read in the Metro Talk article this issue (Thinking Outside the Box to Get Homeless out of Boxes, June 2014). Now if our leaders and citizens could just work together to bring this idea to fruition, well that would really be something to write about.

Gordon Steeves Via email

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Amphibian Amore

A Rich Man’s Toy or a First Responder’s Dream?

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you hit the lakes and rivers in the great Northwest this summer there are many options for enjoying the refreshing beauty of the area. Swim in, and float upon the water? Fun and classic. Gently paddle a quiet canoe? Peaceful and calming. Fly across the water on a jet ski that you can drive out of the water, directly onto the land and continue down the road?

Impossible.

Until now.

Allow us to introduce you to our new best friend when it comes to recreation on the water: the Gibbs Quadski, the world’s first personal sports amphibian.

For years, people have been driving their jet skis to the lake onto a trailer, loading them into the water and praying they don’t lose the car keys while zipping around the lake. At the end of the day, they drive the vehicle and trailer to the boat launch, load up the jet skis and drive away. We think that’s just too many steps.

Imagine driving to the water, and simply continuing on, driving into the water.

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This is exactly what you can do with the Gibbs Quadski, which transitions between land and water in seconds. With the press of a button, wheels retract in the water and deploy when land approaches.

Equipped with a BMW Motorrad engine and transmission on the Quadski, Gibbs has more than 300 patents and patents pending on its High Speed Amphibian (HSA) technology for consumer, commercial and first-responder use. This HSA technology is the result of award-winning engineering and represents an investment of more than $200-million and two million man-hours.

The end result is that HSA technology allows the Quadski to perform at speeds of up to 45 mph on both land and water This begs the question, is the Quadski a rich man’s toy, or an incredible resource for first responders? The answer is both.

No one can deny the lure of such a tempting toy, and after a quick lesson and test drive, even the least sporty of the bunch will want one of their own. There is a thrill that comes with the odd sensation of driving into the water, something every driver’s-ed student is taught not to do.

Fun aside, this sports amphibian is setting itself up as a potentially necessary tool for first responders at area waterfronts.

“The Quadski product is still new to the market and we are reacting to the various needs in the order of volume and priority,” says Eric Anderson, of Gibbs Amphibians.

“The rack and rescue sled hitch will enable lifeguards, sheriffs, harbor police and search and rescue agencies to put them on their budget requests soon.”

The ease of being able to drive directly from a beach into the water to rescue someone in distress, and to drive directly out of the water onto a road to seek medical help is not just enticing, but could drastically reduce response time in an emergency.

The manufacturer and distributors both realize the dual market potential for this sports amphibian. It remains to be seen who bites first. For those in the area who are willing to take the plunge, the Quadski is available through Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane.

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lilacsandlemons

by Vincent Bozzi

[good] LEMONS to those who want to hold onto a name just because

it’s always been the name. “Redskins” brings shame and embarrassment to some Native Americans. Shouldn’t that alone be enough to kiss the name goodbye and embrace an equally fierce name that doesn’t disparage an entire race? It may be true that not all Native Americans are against the name, but when you stack tradition against shaming, I think tradition loses.

LILACS to the Spokane Police Department for launching a “Chronic Offender Unit” which will focus on treatment and counseling and employment help for that segment of criminals who habitually offend, either to fuel addictions or because they can’t find gainful employment with a jail record. If they can’t get hired, they don’t have too many options other than crime to support themselves, and if they don’t get healed of addictions and break destructive relationships, they lapse back into old behaviors. By focusing on these problem offenders, crime should be significantly reduced.

LILACS to the Spokane City Council for working out

new rules for food trucks. Who doesn’t enjoy walking up to a food truck and getting authentic ethnic food, often as good as in any restaurant? But they were limited as to where they could locate because the rules required them to get licensed for every separate location. Food trucks downtown provide street life and ambience, so relaxing parking meter rules and allowing them to plug the meter all day long, and allowing some leeway to park near parks and restaurants provides them more flexibility and a greater chance for survival. Most of us don’t care too much about the rules, we just want our fish tacos, hot dogs, curry and grilled cheese sandwiches, especially late at night when the restaurants are closed.

LILACS to Councilman Steve Salvatori, who served honorably and well, and is now departing for Texas. We previously LILACED him for donating the money saved by not

hiring an aid to social programs, and now we honor him for spearheading a brilliant plan to change the rules on apartment buildings downtown so that they only must pay one water and sewer bill for the building rather than for each individual apartment. Charging $60 or so to each of 100 units, rather than a single bill for the entire building, as hotels are accustomed to paying, makes it prohibitive for developers to convert empty buildings to apartments. We probably have too many hotel rooms downtown, but not enough housing.

Eliminating this boondoggle of a rule will greatly encourage development and fill-in.

LEMONS to Vivint Inc. for scooping up a $150,000 relocation grant and then closing only a year after opening a Liberty Lake office. Giving favors to big businesses who relocate strikes us as a slap in the face to local businesses that hire and retain local workers year after year with rarely a word of thanks.

LEMONS to those who tout only advertising online, claiming it as the wave of the future. Guess what percentage of online ads are not seen by even one human being? If you guessed 50 percent, you would be correct, according to the latest Harper’s Index. The ads you see in this magazine are seen. You can even tear them out, or go back to them again and again or check out their website.

Whether they are appreciated is another story, but at least living human beings see them. Ask yourself: Do you really SEE ads on websites, or do they appear to you as wallpaper?

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Financial impact on Spokane

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Zombie Palooza Edition Local production company North by Northwest is helping produce Z Nation, a new television show filmed in Spokane, which will be airing on the Syfy station this fall. We’re breaking the Zombie Palooza down by the numbers.

First Look Buzz

Dear Spoko-Gnome,

I was driving along Government Way recently when I noticed an overgrown staircase leading up the side of the hill at one of the cemeteries. I’ve never noticed these stairs before, but they have obviously been there forever, since they are old and broken down and grown over. Can you tell me what the stairs were originally for, where they go, what is at the top, etc.? I did a Google search and saw some references to the “1,000 steps.” Are there really 1,000 steps? Are they open to the public? Is there really paranormal activity?—Pete D.

Dear Pete,

I know when I’ve hit the ceiling on my knowledge level, and this question did it for me. My sleuthing turned up nothing more than what you had, so I turned to the expert. David W. Ittner, Senior Vice President of Operations at Fairmount Memorial Association, which operates the cemeteries on Government Way, was a wealth of knowledge and filled me in on the story of the 1,000 Steps: “The steps are part of what once was a grand entrance into the Elks Rest, or Elks Place burial grounds. In 1898, the property was deeded to the now defunct Chapter 228 of the Spokane Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks. Technically, we don’t actually own the property. According to local historian John Caskey, ‘The theory was that brother Elks who drank together would prefer to be buried together as well.’ The cemetery property at the top of the steps contains the remains of many Elk brethren and a never-used deteriorating mausoleum. If you look closely at the surrounding landscape you can see that there are multiple man-made terraces, which were once graced with roses, ornamental trees, etc. The area also had its own road running parallel to what is now Government Way; this road is still somewhat visible today. The WWP and Fort Wright Trolley Line ran along what is now Government Way and, due to their prominence at the time, this spot was a special streetcar stop just for the Elks. The steps were, in essence, a graceful assent through the terraced landscape and up to the burial grounds.

The long-term plan was for the terraced areas to also have mausoleum and burial areas, but this never came to fruition. Chapter 228 eventually ran into hard times and became insolvent. It is believed that in the 1970s, they stripped the mausoleum of the ornate bronze and a giant bronze elk that sat atop the mausoleum. Presumably, they sold it for scrap, as a search for the elk has turned up nothing. Despite the Elks discontinuing the care for their cemetery, and the fact that we don’t actually own the property, our association has continued to maintain the burial grounds at the top of the steps.

Someday, I hope to restore this area to its original condition, likely to the dismay of the paranormal people. And, as a side note, I counted the steps and there are only 67, give or take a few broken pieces of concrete. Far short of the legend of 1,000 steps!”

Spoko-Gnome

St. Andrews, Scotland

Patti and Jerry Boyd were busy on their recent golf trip to Scotland. They golfed seven courses in 10 days with a group of nine friends, yet they still found time to stop on the famous Swilcan Bridge, on the 18th hole at St. Andrews, for a shot with Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living.

New York City, New York

Yes, there are currently over two million works of art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, but are we really surprised that what captured the attention of Sherron Posten was her copy of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living? It is, after all, a work of art. Perhaps they’ll add us as an exhibit?!

Maui, Hawaii

Sun, surf, sand and stories. Duff (pictured) and Judi (behind the camera) Johnson knew that no trip to paradise would be complete without good reading material, which is why they brought along their copy of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living.

Aloha!!

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RELAX The Renewal Room promises deep relaxation for body, soul and mind.

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What I Know

Lisa Mispley Fortier

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Lisa Mispley Fortier Newly appointed Women’s Basketball Head Coach, Gonzaga University

For the first time in a long time I didn’t know where I was going.

There were always times in my life, as in everyone’s, when the twisting trail of my future hid beyond the crown of the horizon and I knew not where I was headed. I remember suffering a traumatic knee injury in college and trying to wrap my mind around what that meant for my future as a player and a person, two things at that time that were firmly spliced together as my “identity.” I remember moving to Spokane to work and go to graduate school at Gonzaga, and wondering where in the world my path was truly taking me. I remember being pregnant for the first time. I had read the books; I had helped raise younger brothers, even taken a parenting class.

Despite all that, when our oldest son was born I didn’t know where I was going, and toughest of all, I didn’t know how I would have gotten there any way. It was the same feeling I had when the head coaching position opened at Gonzaga University in April of this year. While not completely caught off guard, I was now without direction. I had spent nine of the past 10 seasons working at Gonzaga as an assistant coach. My job was very clear, my duties were broad but identifiable, and every day I came to work I knew where I was and where I was headed. That all changed when the job opened, and by default as an assistant coach that meant I technically no longer had a job.

Life doesn’t care about your map or your plan. Life doesn’t care about your calendar, and more than anything, life doesn’t care if you’re ready or not.

Motherhood is not for the faint of heart. There is no such thing a “busy mom,” every mom is busy – the busy part should just be implied when you hear the word “mom.” Whether you work full-time, have a job on the side or dedicate the bulk of your schedule to caring for your children at home, it is one of the most demanding and challenging jobs you can have. Being a parent is also the most critical job we could ever fulfill. While I made my best effort to prepare, I wasn’t ready when our oldest son was born. I continue to learn a lot every day about being a mom. One of the most important things I’ve learned is that love and patience are like gold when it comes to being a parent. In those toughest of moments I try to remember the many reasons I love my kids so much. I’ll take a second and look at pictures with them on my phone, and I will remember the importance of picking my battles.

In life, friends make all the difference. If you were meant to live life alone, they never would have invented the Lazy Susan. The great triumphs and highs of my life have inevitably led me to want to share them with those closest to me. When things have been equally low I have also (sometimes stubbornly) found myself seeking the council of those friends around me most equipped for the situation. In life, being able to share is what makes us who we are. The events and moments in our life do not truly become ingrained until they have been shared with those we trust and care about.

I have been deeply blessed with a great stable of friends who share, laugh, cry and care. I battle, fight and hold onto to those friendships. They are the soundtracks to my life.

Fear of failure is not as good a motivator as the drive to succeed.

We have all been driven to do something because we were afraid of what would happen if we didn’t. Fear can be an effective motivator, but it is also a corrosive one. You can stay up working two straight nights hopped up on caffeine to make a deadline, but eventually, and inevitably, there is a crash. photo by Tomas Guzman

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Being motivated to push toward success not for what negative might be below, but for what great accomplishments lie above is much more powerful. It’s more powerful, and it’s longer lasting.

Many times when I find myself struggling with motivation, I try and refocus my sights toward the things that are and will lead to success, versus the fear of what may happen if I don’t. This is also the best way I find to avoid “negative talk” and “self-fulfilling prophecies.” The more I tell myself to run away from the negative, the more I end up face first in it.

Planning is not pointless, but it is worthless. I like to be organized. I know when things are supposed to happen, and I know where things are supposed to go. I can juggle two boys, being the head of a program, being a wife and even being pregnant, but all that planning goes out the window more times than I can count each day. Does that mean I shouldn’t have planned? I don’t think so. It does, however, mean that the value of my planning is not in how well I prepared, but how well I accomplished. Too many times I find myself immersed in my plan, while the sooner I refocus on the goal the quicker I get to what is actually worthwhile.

Hard work, faith in God, and moving to the next play, is my recipe for success. I’m an average cook at best. Solid at a few dishes, but I tend to wander off the recipe too much, which often leads to undesirable results. I have had an easier time following my recipe for success. It starts with hard work, which is the easiest thing to talk about and the hardest thing to do. Talking about hard work is not hard work. I can honestly say that I have taken advantage of the many opportunities I have been shown in my life with little more than the will to work, a skill I think is sometimes undervalued.

My faith is something very important to me. It lets me know I am never alone, even when I feel that I might be. It tells me I belong and I am special, and I am a part of something great. It gives me strength when I need it most and deserve it least. It goes in the middle of my recipe because everything else is just dressing along the sides.

I have to be able to move on the “next play.” When it doesn’t work, when I can’t do any more, when the day is finally finished, that is when I have to be able to say “next play.” When I have given my best without the results I hoped for, I have to remind myself to let it go and move on.

My dream job. People used to ask me all the time what my dream job was. I could tell you the generalities of it, the hazy outline of what I thought it looked like, but the moment I accepted the head coaching position at Gonzaga University, I knew I was there. I could have told you working at a highly academic private institution, living in a town that embraces family and leading a nationally ranked program with thousands of loyal supporters would be on the list. What I didn’t know was the hidden trail of my future was bringing me to the right here, and to the right now. I guess I should follow the recipe more often.

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Local Photographers

“The visual life is an enormous undertaking, practically unattainable . . . . I have only touched it with this wonderful democratic instrument, the camera.” — Dorothea Lange

Getting Lost in the Lens Finding Shape, Shadow & Light in a Flood of Inland Northwest

by Paul K. Haeder Photos by Meakenna Haeder

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asalt columns, like Scottish castles, and hillsides of yellow arrow leaf balsamroot, like an explosion of van Gogh.

River-teeth looking like mastodon molars carved from churning snow melt rapids. Steptoe Butte, rivers of wheat about to crack and a sun sending Veronicas of pastel reds over the Palouse. For the Inland Northwest to not have some creative photographers certainly would be out of synch with the enormous pallet of colors and hues and shapes and stratification of ecology and urban life which make up this neck of the woods.

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As with the passing of years or decades in our own chronological histories, photographers go through emotional, technical and existential changes as if the old silver oxide images fixing in a chemical bath represent their own metamorphosis that photography as both art and as discipline evokes.

“The most dramatic shift came when my daughter was born,” says local photographer Melissa Rackman, whose daughter is four years old. “I had been doing ‘urban exploration’ in Memphis while working on my MFA, finding abandoned places that held discarded artifacts of former inhabitants of the spaces. The dirty, gritty locales, though fascinating and artistically fruitful, weren’t safe and offered logistical problems. As a new mother and busy photography instructor, I sought to find ‘quiet,’ a contradiction to my own life, with scenes of solace and meditation within the environment. Still devoid of people, these places reflect a quiet isolation, often with the sense of both familiarity and disconnect, as if the place exists in a distant memory.”

Her passage into photography has taken some turns and beelines. She was shooting at age 16, but it was a photo editor’s death at the Columbian when she was 19 that propelled her into the life of a photojournalist. She applied for the assistant photographer’s job, got interviewed, was told she was pretty lean on experience, but the next Monday when she showed up to work, the publisher told her the photo editor had died over the weekend and she was now the photo honcho.

Sort of ironic since her uncle was an Associated Press photographer in Seattle, the youngest one in the game at 17. He gave Rackman her first Canon when she was in high school in Lewiston.

From the daily newspaper grind to photography degree at EWU to master’s at the University of Memphis, to adjunct faculty at SFCC, Rackman sees her life as one of an artist obsessed with the visual. She says she wakes up everyday excited to teach students. “It’s about establishing a visual language and understanding it,” she says. “This is where I belong, teaching.”

Helping young aspiring photographers develop a process of self-discovery on their own and being willing to not just accept information at face value, but to take it into many contexts and philosophies, is her gift, an enlightenment that stuck to one young Spokane man who went to University High.

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o Be Young and Digitally Enhanced

Jesse Swanson, SFCC art student, was working with local photographer Charley Gurche, bringing his great large format negatives to digital life. Two generations separated the two photographers, and both benefitted from the other’s particular niche of artistic and photographic expertise.

“I have learned that there will always be things worth exploring,” says Swanson. “Photographing allows me to reexamine those things time and time again. Gaining new meaning of what I do and why I do it and what I want to do. I have learned that I can glean more meaning out of reality by just looking, and I can add my two cents by just composing a photo and clicking the shutter.”

The horizon is bright for Swanson, who has been working hard on capturing the backside of Mt. Spokane as part of the “Save Mt. Spokane” campaign. His work of the old growth forest that is in the bullseye of ski slope developers will be on display with the Lands Council at one of the First Friday art walk venues.

He had a chance to travel and backpack with gear in hand, last summer, through Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada and California. In the spirit of Ansel Adams, Swanson took a ton of photos of “bigger and bigger stuff.” He patched 30 photos together of the tunnel road from Zion National Park to the Grand Canyon.

Swanson used to “shun studio stuff,” but now realizes he has to get serious about selling stuff, and working with color and shade on faces, or commercial objects, is a challenge Swanson relishes. For him, even a large empty space like a hospital or office building becomes “sacred space” when photographic work ends up displayed.

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iving up a Teaching Career to Shoot!

Probably one of the more nontraditional photographic pedigrees is Charlie Gurche, who is a native of Kansas City but who always wanted to head west, “to be near a national forest in a small town.” He was infatuated by the west, when his family took its first trip out here, and looking at the pictures in the book, On the Loose by brothers Terry and Renny Russel.

His first shots were landscapes with an Instamatic, when he was 10 years old. He never knew “photographer” was a career choice you could check off at the school counselor’s office, even up to his senior year of high school. He ended up getting a wildlife biology degree and a teaching gig in Wales, Alaska, where he and his wife taught public school for four years. He was shooting landscape shots of the Bering Straits ecosystem. For the past thirty years, he and his wife Sara have called Spokane home.

Gurche ended up entering some fine photos into a Sierra ClubAudubon contest in 1985 and got those accepted, and then a year later he was working on a Sierra Club book project. To this day, he has15 books to his name.

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ight, Rock, Stick – Finding Design in Nature

While Spokane became a community of shared friends and families raising children, for Gurche, he has to get out there and find shape and light in leaves and rock and roiling water. His work is shaped by some strong tugs toward geomorphology and carved-out riverbeds.

“I think for me the power of photograph is discovering new and deeper parts of myself. Doors open when we dig deeper around our emotions,” says Gurche. “Photography helps pull us outside ourselves and evoke these new thoughts. Photography has the power to both those things.”

Going from huge dynamic and complicated landscape shots to intimate studies – rocks – focused through water, with refraction and light angled and pitched is Gurche’s newest iteration of artist. “I’ve been looking at water a lot. Little pieces of water to photograph. It’s looking at these strong design elements tied to stones and how water shapes and bends them.”

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River, as a way to show our community the mystical and practical shape of a river that runs through both our present and past, but will shape our futures with more people coming to this region and consequently more stress put on the river through climate change and non-point pollution like run-off.

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This idea of confluences between that tool, the camera and the human spirit pushing a tool that is both brush and technological wonder, is something hitched to WSU’s Dennis DeHart, whose work around “Confluences” has been part of an interest by a French academic journal, TransAtlantic, and invitations to speak in France and University of London.

His role as head of WSU’s photography program is to allow students to charge their own lives galvanized to narrative and composition designs of photography. In addition, finding vision with a strong historical underpinning.

As a 44-year-old “deep down lefty,” DeHart straddles the role of department head, administrator, teacher, artist and guy out of time. His mother-in-law moved to Orcas Island and lives in a yurt. His grandfather, dead at 93, was a Northwest logger, hunter, trapper and someone who lived off the land, “the last mountain man.”

Like other photographers, DeHart has a rich imagination for his imagery but profound respect for photography’s history and setting as this fusion or go-between artistic form, not quite the brush and canvas, but way beyond any techno thing.

“Bridging art and science,” says DeHart, who is originally from upstate New York but spent time at Indiana University, Evergreen College and got his MFA at the University of New Mexico. “I didn’t want to make a living with my art . . . . it was all about self-expression, a lifestyle.”

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efractions, Influences, Sepia – Finding Shape from the Old

When asked about other artists’ who influenced them, these photographers were quick to point out there are literally hundreds.

For DeHart, he sees Patrick Nagatani, University of New Mexico Japanese-American who grew up in a Polish neighborhood and raised Catholic as someone who sticks out.

Gurche picks Franco Fontana, Italian who started working in 1961, and through his career with over 400 exhibitions under his belt. “Inspirational, his field studies are,” says Gurche. “Simple, wonderful. Seeing his stuff for the first time was amazing to me how simple some of his work was, yet complex.”

Rackman, working with students and that historical-art context, has many in her tribe of muses and inspirational artists, but she gave me a focused, diverse group: “The short list of photographers who have changed my life include Aaron Siskind (Fragmentation of Language), Robert Adams (New Topographics), Sally Mann, Annette Fournet and Arno Minkkinen.”

For the youngest shutterbug, Swanson cites many influences, but appropriately, he calls Charlie Gurche and the work the SFCC student has done with Gurche’s large 4x5 negatives as a digital transfer aficionado “like getting a master’s degree in landscape photography . . . looking at all these picturesque images has taught me so many things about taking landscape photographs.”

He’s not going into his next iteration of his photographic life tabla rasa.

Swanson has a studio at the place he works at in Spokane Valley, Ink to Media.

He has a big show coming up around his Mt. Spokane activism images. He is in a large youth gathering September 9th in Spokane. He just finished a multimedia piece with a writer friend that he entered into a recent Spokane documentary festival.

“I love photography and I love arts and culture,” says Swanson. “Everything that I come across everyday influences me. Imagery, books, pictures, poems, films, lectures, conversations, good and bad all make an impression on my life outlook. If I had a mission statement it would be that I want to give people hopeful, thoughtful introspection on life, and the environment. As conscientious human beings I want to help us understand our relationship to each other and our environment. We have the tools and resources to make the entire world a utopia, and maybe photography can help inch us forward in that direction.”

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he Lasting Image, Worth a Thousand Words

For Rackman, she’s got history, intersections between the past and the future, and young people jazzed up about the photographic world to contend with, along with her own inspirational pathway as artist.

She’s into the roots of photography, especially honing in on photographers from 1840-1860. She bristles at the real-life example of an old timer who basically tells his photo students “to pack it in and change professions because everything good has already been shot.”

“Ah, photography’s future,” Rackman emphasizes. “I suspect there will continue to be a growing league of professional photographers, within a gradient of talent and quality (as there always has been); we will continue to hear about the most innovative and tenacious. Access to technology has opened up our medium, allowing creative minds to emerge from everywhere.

Ideas are being shared and creativity cultivated, regardless of cell or procamera, by high or low-tech methods. What’s not to like about that?”

For WSU’s head of photography, there is a practical sense around getting out and developing an eye, as well as a philosophical underpinning around an ethos of, as German artist Max Ernst called it, “a camera is a tool for learning how to see without a camera.”

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Local Photographers DeHart recently said in an interview, “Photography is a little bit like water these days. We depend on it, yet we take it for granted most of the time. I feel there will always be a desire to make art and tell stories, which photography is well suited to do.”

Four sages, four time periods, four individual connections to that thing which is the west, Pacific Inland or the entire west. Digital or analogue (with chemical baths and enlarging paper), these artists are ready for the new digital PhotoShop manipulation blending with the true heart of photography – knowing your subject and your audience.

Gurche, who also plays banjo in his group, The Big Red Barn, sees turning 60 as a way to codify what he believes someone like Swanson or others should do: “Follow your own passions and let them guide you inside.”

He’s seeing the large coffee table book market for his 4x5 images dry up; in fact, two-thirds of his income has been cut. “Nobody wants to look at film. Everyone today has pretty nice cameras. But I am doing work now that seems pretty new in the landscape. I’m finding new things in old subjects.”

As Ansel Adams said, “There is nothing worse than a brilliant image of a fuzzy concept.” All four Inland Northwest photographers are out there now, somewhere, sharpening their focus.

Paul K. Haeder is a freelance writer who worked in Spokane as a community college instructor and journalist for over 11 years.

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

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Naturally | Colors of Summer

Colors of Summer Photography and Story

by John Latta

“It is with color that you render light, though you must also feel this light, have it within yourself.” ~ Henri Matisse

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similar thought as that had by Henri Matisse hit me square in the head during a recent visit to Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. The clouds overhead were painted in warm pastel hues by the setting sun as I stood near a broad field of blue camas in full bloom. I love color!

Just as Matisse said about painters, photographers must also pay attention to light and color. The word photography is derived from the Greek roots “phōs” and “graphé,” literally, “drawing with light.”

Color is a major element of photography.

In photography, color may give life to a subject or scene. Color can draw you in to a photograph and make you take a second or third look. Color can make a photograph sing!

The constituent colors of white light are revealed when they pass through a prism. The same process is responsible for creating rainbows. When light shines on an object, light is absorbed and some may be reflected. An object’s color is determined by the wavelength of the colors that are reflected. Though colors are simply the result of light vibrating at different frequencies, colors speak to our souls through the emotions that they cause us to experience. Colors are a gift of nature.

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Colors of Summer

flowers that are all colors of the rainbow. Warm light at sunrise and sunset make us see the world in new ways. Summer means green vegetation, blue sky, emerald rivers and azure lakes. During the dry bright light of day, we are often unable to see the subtleties of color. The contrast between light and dark can be too great for us to see the tiny details in the world around us. The camera has an even more difficult time than we do. Though a landscape may fill us with awe, a photograph of the same landscape captured in midday light often serves only as a reminder of where we were when we clicked the shutter.

As adults, we have so many demands that compete for our attention.

Sometimes being able to see requires an effort. Allowing ourselves time to look and appreciate colors is a good thing. Summer is a great time to take in and appreciate the magical colors in our world. Being out in nature allows us time to focus our attention on the colors around us.

Following a summer rain, the air can be crystal clear. Wet objects have colors that are more saturated. When it is overcast, the lack of glare allows us to see colors of a green forest or a flower-filled meadow. Dawn, sunrise, sunset and dusk, the golden hours are great times to see the most beautiful pastels that nature has to offer. In the moment we may experience joy and more fully appreciate how fortunate we are to be alive. It can be magical.

We live in a beautiful world.

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the extensive alpine flower meadows that can be found along the Heather Trail. Late July through early August is a great time to see the display. One can drive to the trailhead only, allowing visitors who do not hike to still sample a taste.

Washington’s Alpine Lakes Wilderness is well known for the hundreds of alpine and subalpine lakes that it contains. Quite a few of its lakes are breathtaking shades of blue and green. Circle Lake requires off-trail travel from near the Pacific Crest Trail.

The lake’s color in the photograph is due to glacial silt suspended in the water. Although no glacial melt water flows into the lake, there is enough silt in the drainage that feeds the lake to create the turquoise color.

Each time I have visited the high meadows that surround Mount Adams in Washington’s Cascades, it seems that I have been rewarded with a great sunrise or sunset. Often the best times for photography occur at breakfast or dinnertime. I was able to capture this image thanks to my wife Diane. She was cleaning up our cook kit after dinner so that I could take this photo near our camp. In fact, I have been able to pursue my passion to photograph thanks to Diane. She has encouraged and supported me for the past 15 years. Thanks Diane!

Hopefully you will be able to enjoy getting outside this summer. Take advantage of this great season and enjoy its colors.

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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Who helps local foster children when they age out of the system?

by Blythe Thimsen

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o home. No money. No one to show them the way. Standing at a crossroads, with their few belongings packed into a bag, not sure where to go or what to do, is the spot that many local foster children find themselves in when they turn 18 and “age out” of the foster care system. >>

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Eddie Casto (second from left) who has been assisted by Safety Net, is an incredible artist.

His painting was auctioned off at Safety Net’s 2013 Annual Art Auction. Eddie’s artistic, musical and theater talents have blossomed during his time studying at Spokane Falls Community College, and he attributes much of his success to Safety Net‘s help along the way.

According to the Washington State Institute for Public Policy, “Compared with other youth making this transition, foster youth have fewer resources and family supports to guide them on the path to adulthood.”

With greater chances of ending up homeless, addicted to drugs and alcohol, and unable to gain a financial foothold or find employment, many of these local children are destined to repeat the family legacy that originally landed them into foster care. At this crossroad, alone and without assistance, love or guidance to help them, many of these foster alumni turn the wrong way, heading for a path of destruction. These children need a safety net.

In Spokane, they have one.

Safety Net is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission “to assist foster youth with immediate emergency financial aid and necessary support to continue their education, enhance their job skills and transition to self-sufficiency and independence.”

Started in 2009, by Coleen Quisenberry, principal at Quisenberry and IQ Smart Interactive, and Molly Allen, one of the hosts of the popular Dave, Ken & Molly morning show on 92.9

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KZZU-FM, Safety Net has been making a difference in the lives of local foster children who have aged out of the system.

“I was at a point in my life where I was thinking ‘What can I do, where can I help, where can I really make a difference?’” says Quisenberry. “Molly and I decided to team up and take this on, because we were appalled, really and truly appalled, when we found out that foster kids truly can be let go. They can be 18 and be a junior in high school, and they can just be let go.”

“Coleen and I set out to become a safety net, having raised our own children, and in that age group knowing how often they have to come back to the well,” says Allen, who adopted her own son out of the foster care system. “They aren’t really ready to fly. And kids in the foster care age out with very little support, and usually are on their own.”

Most foster families won’t keep foster children after they turn 18, because the family no longer receives funding for the child’s expenses. “That 18-22 age group is a rough group; they’ve been through a lot, and for a family who has already had them for a little while, sometimes they are fed up, sometimes the behavior is really not good, and so they are not equipped to handle kids who have had so much

damage, so it’s hard to get a family after 18,” says Allen. “A lot of them plan on being homeless, they bank on it, and we want to get to them and tell them there are other options and help out there.”

Safety Net, which is funded by fundraising, community donations and private support, assists foster children in moving to the next stage of their life. Whether they are seeking higher education, or if they decide they don’t want to go to college, but want to work somewhere, Safety Net steps in and helps, when these children have no family or support system.

“We’ve helped lots of kids move into apartments, at 18,” says Allen. “They’re going to finish high school living in an apartment – alone – in one that you and I wouldn’t live in, we’d be scared to death to live in, but it is better than being homeless.”

Traditionally, when foster children age out, they usually walk away with a bag holding their few items. If they manage to get an apartment, they have nothing to put in it. Safety Net helps outfit their apartments with donated furniture that the children get to pick out from the warehouse facility, and they always buy the child a new bed, knowing they’ve never had their own bed. “We give them cleaning supplies; things they wouldn’t spend their last five dollars on, or their first 50,” says Quisenberry. “Things like a toilet brush, so at least they have a way to clean and do those things. We put in a coffee maker, dishes, pans, cups.”

“We’re making it more like home,” says Allen. “We don’t ask for anything back, and that’s rare; usually with foster kids, that stuff stays for the next kid.

Everything, from the silverware, that maybe is new or donated, to the couch, to the bed and towels, they can keep it all.

Some of it’s new and some of it’s gently used.”

Quisenberry tells of a child who aged out, and his birth mother found him. “He had a place to live, so now she wanted to be with him, and she was selling drugs, so he got kicked out of the apartment. When he got kicked out, he called to tell us ‘All

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of your stuff is here’. We told him, ‘No, you can keep it, it’s all for you,’ and he started crying, because he had never had that. He had a place to go, thank goodness.”

Though foster children age out at 18, it is also younger foster children that Safety Net wants to reach. “If a foster child wants to do anything in high school that is going to build self-esteem to age out well, like go to compete at DECA, go to football camp or to play in the school band, any of those things that help to build self esteem, we’ll support that,” says Quisenberry.

“Most foster families can’t afford the band shoes, or won’t send them to football camp because they’ve got other foster children to care for and can’t afford the $250. Whatever we need to do at the high school level, we want to work with more high school counselors to find the kids.”

While Safety Net hopes to have that greater presence in local high schools, currently, they work with DSHS, Volunteers of America, and colleges that have programs for foster children, in order to connect with those in need.

Spokane Falls Community College has a strong program called Passport to College. According to SFCC’s student paper, The Communicator, “Passport to College is a mentorship program built to provide means of support for foster care youth in Washington. The program is available at all colleges in the state and supported financially by donations from Safety Net, the state and local donors.”

Alene Alexander is the program coordinator for Passport to College at SFCC “It is not enough to give them money, they need support,” she says of

the foster students she meets. “These young adults do not have parents, they have no one. It’s support in all different forms.”

When Safety Net and Passport to College began working together, providing this support, there was only one foster child in the whole city who was graduating from college that year.

This year, 19 will graduate.

Starlett Burnett is one of those. A 21 year-old student at SFCC who has benefitted from the support of both Safety Net and Passport to College, Burnett was placed in foster care when she was 12.

“Before I got put into foster care, my whole family said that I would be the one in the family who would never amount to anything and I would never do anything with my life,” she says.

After aging out of the system, she received financial aid to attend Eastern Washington University, but she became pregnant her freshman year, and her son had serious medical complications when he was born, requiring surgery at two months of age, as well as over a year of hospitalizations and frequent medical care. “I had to drop out of school, and I ended up being behind with my financial aid,” she says. “In order to even go back to school, I needed help from Safety Net to pay off fees. I figured since I was behind, I would come here (SFCC) where I had more support.”

Burnett earned two different scholarships, the Governor Scholarship and the Passport Scholarship, which

“My nieces are 10 and 11, and they just got put into foster care, so I am foster care alumni, taking care of foster kids,” says Burnett. “It’s really hard.”

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helped her stay in school. “The main reason I have stayed in school is because I wanted to make sure I could give my son the life I never had,” she says. “I’m the only one out of all my cousins who has gone to college” Burnett has not just attended college, but she graduated with her AA degree in June of this year, and will be continuing her education through Central Washington University’s online program, while working as an employee at Passport to College at SFCC. Her fiancé is also enrolled at SFCC, working toward his AA degree. Two parents in school, a baby to care for and limited funds would be challenging enough for anyone, but there is a twist to Burnett’s story.

“My nieces are 10 and 11, and they just got put into foster care, so I am foster care alumni, taking care of foster kids,” she says. “It’s really hard.”

On top of her school, work and parenting schedule, she is taking courses to become a certified foster parent, which allows greater financial support for her nieces. During this time, Safety Net has once again stepped in to help, covering rent and electric bills.

“I’d probably die without Safety Net,” says Burnett. “They’ve helped me pay rent a couple of times, usually toward the end of the quarter when we all run out of money.”

“It is difficult because she is a student trying to go to school, and the money that they [the state] pay foster care, per child, is a very minimal amount,” says Alexander. “Currently they only get $300 per month for both of them.

It will only go up to $600 for both of them when she is certified, but they are growing girls. What she is doing is so dang honorable. It is very beautiful. She is very beautiful.”

Because Burnett must live in a big enough place to be allowed to keep her nieces, Safety Net has helped her find affordable housing that meets the needs, and worked out a rent that will allow her to keep her nieces living with

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her, rather than being separated and sent to he turned 18. “I did horrible. I wasn’t ready,” unknown foster homes. he says. “I went to school, but kind of went “It means a lot, considering they are 10 there for the social aspect. I was more and 11, and the average of what usually interested in ‘Let’s go drink, let’s go smoke happens with 10 and 11 year olds in foster and let’s hang out.’ I couldn’t function like care is they usually end up in group homes,” that. I had three jobs, but I wouldn’t go says Burnett. “Especially two at a time that to work. One job was so boring, I called are both female, going through puberty, in sick, but my boss said he needed me to it’s not easy. I probably wouldn’t be able to come in. He actually came and picked me support them without the help of Safety up and drove me to work. I knew then, I Net.” needed to actually “The graduation really grow up.” rate for foster alumni After the first year is only between one of school, Casto didn’t and three percent,” meet the criteria to says Alexander, “so keep his financial aid, the very fact that she and needed to pay is graduating and will for summer school continue puts her in a on his own to get his whole other category, financial aid back. along with everything If he couldn’t get else she is doing.” his financial aid, he That graduation rate wouldn’t be able to is indicative of how finish his education, difficult it is to go to and risked a life that photo by Luke Davis college when you’ve kept dreams and goals been in foster care. at bay, and put him in Eddie Casto and Starlett Burnett are Edward “Eddie” a cycle of poverty.

Safety Net and Passport to College Casto knows “So many of their success stories. They are both pursuing their education and are on the path to succeeding in college lives are set up like great achievements in their lives. after being in foster dominoes,” says Allen care is a challenge. In of foster children. foster care for as long as he can remember, “One little thing starts to fall, and the whole Casto was adopted at age 6, and then put thing goes. It makes them feel hopeless, so himself back into foster care when he we try to help.” Safety Net helped by paying turned 14, and stayed there until he turned for Casto’s summer school so that he could 18. “About a month or so before I graduated get back on track and regain financial aid to from high school, I was out on my own,” he fund his education. says, “which begins the story of how I grew “We’ll cover that, just like a parent up.” would,” says Quisenberry. “We think ‘Okay Safety Net helped Casto with rent when he’s going to get going again, so we’ll take he was 18. “When they leave care, they care of the old bill and he’ll take care of the have nothing until they start college,” says new bill.’ We try to get them out of their Alexander. “So he had no way to pay his stuck mode, we try to be the safety net.” rent over the summer. Safety Net stepped in Casto is well aware of how Safety Net has to help him pay rent.” impacted his life. “I would be graduating “I just really wanted to have fun, says in 2016, instead of 2015, if it were not for Casto of being on his own for the first time.

Safety Net,” he says. After a rocky first year, “I felt so closed off while I was in foster Casto reconnected with Alexander, who had care. I said, ‘I am done! I am 18, let me been his education liaison in high school, actually have fun.’ When you are in foster and she took him under her wing, helping care you don’t have fun, there is no fun.” to “change my life.” He buckled down and He started school in the fall quarter after got serious about school, finding his calling

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in studying theatre. With a skill for art, hip hop music, and a few performances under his belt, including with the Spokane Civic Theatre, Casto is getting his AFA. He plans to continue school and get his BFA in Theatre. He dreams of going to school at the Academy of Fine Arts in San Francisco, but he knows that the expense, paired with Passport to College’s funding only extending to schools within Washington State, may keep it out of his grasp, so he also has his eyes set on a school and program in Seattle.

Either way, he plans to make it big in television, and he won’t forget that Safety Net helped him get there.

“That’s going to be the second thing I do,” says Casto of giving back to Safety Net after he makes it big time.

“The first thing is that I have a brother who is struggling, and I want to be able to make sure he is stable, and then it will be Safety Net.” Voted Prom Prince at Central Valley High School in Spokane Valley, from where he graduated, Casto has always had a dynamic personality that carried him through. As jovial as he was, he kept his years in foster care as a secret from those around him. Kids he’d known since kindergarten never knew he was in foster care, nor of any of the pain he experienced.

“I don’t even remember,” he says when asked how many foster homes he went through. He remembers one house where he would come home from school and the foster parents didn’t talk to him or provide much food. He tried to spend most of the time at school. “At Christmas there was just a plastic tree with a card underneath that said ‘Merry Christmas.’ That was it. I never liked Christmas, ever since.”

Casto’s bleak experiences aren’t unique.

“People are very blind to it,” he says of what

foster children go through. “I don’t want a pity party. I want people to see me for me.

I’ve grown up. This is a very me, me, me world, but I wish people would actually take the time to look at other people, not themselves.”

Growing up within the foster system was not easy, but Casto recognizes it may not be easy for the foster families either.

“I totally, totally, totally understand one of the reasons why someone wouldn’t want to do foster care,” he says.

“It’s because you never know what you are going to get. You never know what kind of kid or foster child you’re going to pick up. They’re damaged beyond repair, but it takes the love that they didn’t get, to change that person’s life.”

For Casto, and for Burnett, that love has come through the support of programs like Safety Net and Passport to College, and the people who are willing to invest themselves in the program, and the lives of those who are involved.

If someone feels hopeless, invisible, alone and like they don’t matter now, at age 18, what in their life will change, so that five, ten or twenty years down the line they don’t still feel that way? If it takes a village, our village needs to step up right now and save these children. Eighteen may be the age at which one becomes an adult, but that is just an arbitrary age assigned to paper documents; it doesn’t change the fear, heartache and loneliness these children – yes, children – feel each day.

They need to be loved and cared for, and we are the ones to do it.

“You never know what kind of kid or foster child you’re going to pick up,” says Casto.

“They’re damaged beyond repair, but it takes the love that they didn’t get, to change that person’s life.”

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Chiropractic Correction

by Blythe Thimsen

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e’ve all felt it. Whether it is that unexpected zap of pain that shoots down your back, or a chronically achy, stiff neck and general tiredness in the back, shoulder and neck muscles, we’ve all felt pain in our back and neck regions. For many of us, these pains are unexpected, and gradually sneak into the routines of our day. Your once wild and pain-free days of youth have somehow transitioned into lingering or noticeable pain when you get out of bed or rise from a chair, or after a strenuous workout.

We all show the wear and tear of time and work, and as a result we sometimes need to send ourselves into the shop for a little tune-up and repair in order to get ourselves back to working condition. Here’s the good news. That noticeable pain is a sign that you have been using your body, and have been out there living life, pushing the limits and experiencing a life on the go.

Here’s the even better news. There are solutions to your pains, aches and stiffness, and they can often be achieved without having to heavily rely upon medical or prescription drug interventions; rather, chiropractic care specifically geared toward your back and spine region can yield amazing results.

“Chiropractic treatment is based on the concept that restricted movement in the spine may lead to pain and reduced function,” according to the Mayo Clinic. “Spinal adjustment (manipulation) is one form of therapy chiropractors use to treat restricted spinal mobility. The goal is to restore spinal movement and, as a result, improve function and decrease back pain.

During an adjustment, chiropractors use their hands to apply a controlled, sudden force to a joint — pushing it beyond its normal range of motion. The joint’s movement may be accompanied by a popping or cracking sound.

Chiropractors may also use massage and stretching to relax muscles that are shortened or in spasm. Many use additional treatments as well, such as ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation and exercises.”

In a world where we tend to allow white lab coats and stethoscopes around the neck to serve as a qualification for whether or not we trust someone, it is important to know that chiropractors also have an intense education process backing them in their field.

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Align yourself with knowledge about chiropractic care tic institution. Comprehensive knowledge of all systems of the body and diagnostic procedures enable the DC to thoroughly evaluate a patient, address disorders relating to the spine and determine the need for referral to another health care provider.”

The goal of chiropractic care is to move joints from a restricted to a free motion, and to align joints. A joint has a normal range of motion.

If functioning properly, there is not disruption in the communication between nerves and joints. The goal is to free the joint so it has normal motion and to help in the well being of the motion.

Align Your Spine They typical person seeks chiropractic or massage therapy for The term “aligning the spine” is well known, but does not truly mechanical, neck, back or extremity pain. This is one route someone convey what a chiropractor does. Most people seek treatment to care can seek, while another option is to see their doctor and discuss medifor joints or areas of the body, which are injured and are not able to cal approaches to dealing with the pain. be mobilized. For example, you might have injured your neck and Research suggests people who have had chiropractic or massage are not able to move it in a full range. The injured area often suffers therapy in the past, and believe it is a helpful method, will have more from swelling. When the spine is “aligned” success with these forms of treatment. In other what is truly happening is that the area is being words: you have to believe in the treatment manipulated so that the injured area is able to option you select.

According to The gain mobilization. Regardless of if the spine is There are two delivery systems for chiAmerican Chiropractic actually straight or aligned afterward – maybe ropractic and massage therapy treatments. it is, maybe it is not – what does happen with One is maintenance, where a patient enjoys Association (ACA), an alignment is that the joints are able to move. the treatments they receive, feels relaxed and Manipulation of the spine is most beneficial improved with treatment. This approach is “Thirty-one million in the first 60 to 90 days following an injury. based on the belief that the treatments are Americans experience After the initial treatment, the demand for a helping to keep them from experiencing pain course of treatments for flare-ups of the injury or loss of function, and they choose to seek the low-back pain at any may be supported. An example is someone who treatment for maintenance purposes. hurts his or her back while gardening. After The second delivery method is after an injuseeking chiropractic care for several sessions, ry, where the treatment is delivered for a short and seeing a marked improvement, they may not need to continue time period, specifically to “fix what is wrong” or to repair the injury. treatment; however, if several months later they feel a flare-up after An example of this second delivery method is a patient who has a a strenuous activity, a course of follow-up treatments may be considspine that is naturally not aligned, and after a week of hiking, she is ered prudent at that time. feeling the pain. Due to years of wear and tear, her spine is not perA growing trend over the last 25 years has been the thought that the fectly aligned, but her body is able to function. After living with a few role of a chiropractor is adjunct to medicine. That means that medical injuries, and physical activity that was hard on her body, it created a doctors and chiropractors are beginning to work more closely, using “new normal” which includes a spine that is not aligned. She has been areas of specialty from both fields in order to create a treatment plan told that she needs to get it “aligned,” but says that her new normal that is best for the patient. is to not have it aligned, but to still have full mobility. The point is, While the common options for injury treatment used to be a trip “aligning the spine” does not necessarily mean a truly straight spine is to either the emergency room or the family doctor, nowadays, many the end result; mobility is the key. patients are expanding their list of go-to treatment options by includPeople have differing degrees of flexibility. Some can move their ing massage therapy and chiropractic care. For those who view these joints more easily, while others have limited range of motion. When fields as unchartered territory, there is much to be learned about the working with a chiropractor, keep in mind that joints don’t have to options they provide for helping you care for your bones and muscles. pop, but many people don’t feel they have been treated until they hear

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a pop in their back or their neck. That is not the key to knowing if your treatment worked. The key is to see and feel a marked improvement in mobility.

When it comes to back pain, improvement is always welcomed, because pain or injury in the back can have profound impact on your daily work and play. Unfortunately, it isn’t an isolated group of people who suffer from back pain. According to The American Chiropractic Association (ACA), “Thirty-one million Americans experience lowback pain at any given time.” That is a large portion of society needing to seek relief.

A few interesting facts about back pain: • One-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year.

• Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only by upper-respiratory infections.

• Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic—meaning they are not caused by serious conditions, such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer.

• Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on back pain—and that’s just for the more easily identified costs.

• Experts estimate that as many as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some time in our lives.

The opposite of having a painful back, or muscles, is to be relaxed and pain-free with comfortable loose muscles. If you have ever pampered yourself with a massage while spending a day at the spa, you are familiar with that feeling. While a massage might feel like the ultimate luxury, it can also serve as a great way to treat back, neck and muscle pain.

Skeptical that massage is anything more than a form of pampering? Consider this. Massagetherapy.com, an online resource for learning more about massage therapy, provides the following list, showcasing the benefits of massage:

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• Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.

• Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.

• Ease medication dependence.

• Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system.

• Exercise and stretch weak, tight or atrophied muscles.

Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.

• Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.

• Increase joint flexibility.

• Lessen depression and anxiety.

• Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.

• Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.

• Reduce post-surgery adhesions and swelling.

• Reduce spasms and cramping.

• Relax and soften injured, tired and overused muscles.

• Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.

• Relieve migraine pain.

There are many different types of massage, which can help repair your body, and keep it from experiencing injury. Finding the right type for you could be a great experiment. Here are some of the basic forms of massage therapy, courtesy of alternativemedicine.com Reflexology: Using thumb and finger pressure on the reflex points of the feet (which correspond to all areas of the body) to assist in achieving balance within the body.

Relaxation Massage: A smooth, flowing style that promotes general relaxation, improves circulation and range of movement, and relieves muscular tension.

Remedial Massage: A paramedical treatment that helps to restore function to injured “soft tissues” (muscles, tendons and ligaments). Therapy may involve the use of various types of massage, as well as a range of other physical treatments to assist your recovery.

In addition, you may be asked to perform some activities at home to assist the process of recovery.

Sports Massage: Combines different massage techniques to enhance sports performance and recuperation. An effective component of any training program.

Deep tissue Massage: Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.

Whether you visit a chiropractor or a massage therapist, the most important thing to keep in mind is that your body is a fine piece of machinery, which must be maintained and repaired in order to keep working at its optimum level. By utilizing a variety of resources, which may include chiropractic care and massage therapy, you are making an investment in yourself, ensuring you will keep running for years to come.

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Dr. Michael Valente first saw a chiropractor

after injuring his neck while playing football in Europe. “I remember getting off of the table after receiving that first chiropractic adjustment and noticing that my pain was gone and that the mobility of my neck was greatly improved,” he says. “I knew that I wanted to give that experience to others, to help people in that way. It was then and there that I decided to become a chiropractor.”

Dr. Valente treats a variety of conditions in his clinic.

“Chiropractic isn’t just for the treatment of back pain as many assume,” he explains. “I treat migraine headaches, TMJ, sciatica, and pain in the extremities, just to name a few.” Since Dr. Valente sees a wide range of conditions, he is continually researching and attempting to stay on top of the most current forms of treatment and techniques. “I treat these acute conditions, and aim to provide wellness recommendations and care for my patients.”

Dr. Valente wishes there was a shift in the way people approached their physical health care. “So many times people

needlessly turn to drugs or surgery when chiropractic care can naturally and effectively restore their body to its optimal functioning state,” he says.

When it comes to what Dr. Valente is most proud of, he raves about his staff. “They’re continually striving to be as helpful to and as knowledgeable for our patients as they can be,” he says. “Patients tell me all the time how much they love the staff here; the fun and welcoming atmosphere that they provide.”

Dr. Valente is excited for the growth that his clinic is undergoing. “We’re in the process of hiring additional clinicians, both massage therapists and doctors. I’m really looking forward to the increased access that expanding our hours and staff will provide to our patients,” he says. “My patients are the main reason my job stimulates me so much. I love having the opportunity to help people—to see them walk into my office in pain and walk out with a smile on their face.”

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Keith Morehouse, DC, CCEP, DCBSP

Dr. Keith Morehouse grew up in the Spokane Valley and returned to Spokane after graduate school to raise his family and start his own chiropractic practice, Applied Health Associates (AHA).

Dr. Morehouse’s office provides chiropractic and massage care to all generations. At any given moment you could find a mom with a newborn sitting beside a tri-athlete or a (near) centurion, all seeking care to improve their quality of life. You will most likely see someone you know when you come for a visit.

Like most chiropractors, the AHA team started out treating pain and symptoms. Dr. Morehouse quickly found that if you don’t support the rest of the body with adjustments, proper nutrition and exercise, the patients would not get, and stay, well. He has continued to educate himself and build a team that supports this passion. Dr. Morehouse has been the only certified chiropractic extremity physician in the area for more than a decade. His associates, Dr. Taylor Mortlock and Dr. Kyle Bryant, six massage therapists, and a certified athletic trainer are all trained in a true head-to-toe wellness approach.

Because AHA has the only certified extremity chiropractic physician in the area, they treat carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, locked shoulder, plantar fasciitis and other ailments in the arms and legs. Combining exercise therapy, Graston (soft tissue) work, Kineso taping, and specialized adjustments all in the same location saves patients’ time and money and can keep drugs and surgery out of the picture.

After 16 years in business, AHA is excited to be in their new location at 13th and Grand. The additional space allowed them to expand their Applied Health Associates rehab therapy services, add a third chiropractor, and two additional massage 1303 S. Grand Blvd, Spokane, WA 99202 therapists. Dr. Morehouse has also become a board certified chiropractic (509) 838-2225 sports physician, the only chiropractor this side of the state bringing this level www.ahaspokane.com of care to all levels of athletes.

Sicilia Chiropractic Dr. Raymond J. Sicilia

When Raymond Sicilia was four years old, his dad was injured on the job, rupturing two low back discs simultaneously. For the bulk of the next four years, his dad lived in a hospital bed in the family’s living room while undergoing one major low back fusion per year. “When it was all said and done, the surgeons didn’t know what to do next, he could hardly walk,” he says. A family friend suggested chiropractic care. Within a week, Dr. Sicilia’s dad was up and moving, and within a month he was looking for work. “Chiropractic care has been the most positive thing in my family’s lives.”

Dr. Sicilia is in touch with each of his patient’s needs. “The way I look at treating patients is the same way I look at health and fitness. I do not beat around the bush when it comes to taking care of my patients. I do not wait to see if the treatment works, I make things work,” he says. “There are so many issues that stem from alignment problems. I will never ‘cure’ anything or anyone, all I do is get the body to function correctly.” When that happens, he says, it’s amazing how well the body responds.

Dr. Sicilia has been voted one of the area’s best Chiropractors the last eight of nine years. He holds charity drives in his office. He was awarded an accommodation from the Salvation Army that usually only goes to large corporations. Dr. Sicilia was the only Chiropractor invited to care for the Seahawks during their summer training at EWU. “I absolutely adore what I do, it’s my passion. I believe I was born to do what I do.”

Dr. Sicilia looks forward to a time when the overall population understands the benefits of seeing a Chiropractor. “Even though Sicilia Chiropractic another practitioner might tell a patient not to see a Chiropractor, the 611 W. Garland Ave. Spokane, WA 99205, (509) patient will see the forest through the trees and know that chiropractic 489-2883 care is a wonderful, needed and natural form of healthcare that yields www.Siciliachiropractic.com amazing results.”

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University Chiropractic

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When Dr. Karl Smith was in the third grade his parents threw out their television and replaced it with a trampoline. “I flew off it a few times and ended up in the chiropractor’s office,” he says. “I built a relationship with my chiropractor through my childhood.”

Dr. Smith began college enrolled as a chemical engineer, while his older brother attended Chiropractic College. “We talked a lot, and he sent me some books on the science, philosophy and art of Chiropractic. After reading those books, I knew what I wanted to do. After finishing up my pre-requisites I enrolled in Chiropractic College and can’t imagine doing anything else.”

The University Chiropractic team sees a number of maladies, the most common are neck pain, headaches, low back pain, herniated and bulging discs, pain between the shoulders, shoulder pain, hip pain, and leg pain. Their goal with care is to restore normal function to the spine. “We assess posture, range of motion, palpate joints both static and dynamic, and measure muscle tone of the muscles that surround the spine,” says Dr. Smith. “Our goal is to restore normal posture, normal range of motion, and balance the muscles surrounding the spine. We do this by using specific gentle spinal adjustments that restore normal motion and function to effected areas of the spine.”

Dr. Smith’s approach is based on the fact that the body is able to heal itself. “The brain sits up there and takes care of the body. It sends messages down the spinal cord to all the organs, tissues and systems of the body. When there is an area of the spine that isn’t functioning correctly, that can interfere with the communication between the brain and the body. That interference can also interfere with your body’s ability to heal.

What we do is restore communication between the brain and the body. When that communication is restored, the body has its best chance of being able to heal.”

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Heart Health

Summer Mud Runs Cardiovascular Risk Women’s Health

New Hope for Unhealthy Hearts Innovative procedure helps patients with completely blocked arteries

by Jo Ostgarden

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or more than 10 years, Spokane resident Rick Hoadley lived with the chest pain and fatigue of heart disease. His stress levels rose when the economy tanked, and eventually, the combination nearly killed him.

Healthy coronary arteries are muscular, highly elastic tubes that supply blood to heart tissue. But when fatty material builds up along artery walls, the vessels become stiff and narrow. Angioplasty and coronary stenting are often straightforward treatment options.

When the arteries become 100 percent blocked for more than a few months, like Hoadley’s, the condition is called chronic total occlusion (CTO)— and that requires advanced treatment. In the past, open-heart surgery would have been necessary, but today, interventional cardiologists at Providence Spokane Heart Institute use a minimally invasive technique to help patients return to health more quickly.

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physical capacity. Both cardiologists say it’s gratifying to see patients—who were forced to dial down their activity just to survive— get back to doing the things they enjoy.

Moving Forward

Hoadley tried to manage his condition with medications because he couldn’t afford surgery.

Eventually he used a defibrillator, a device that detects life-threatening rhythm disturbances and delivers a shock to the heart to prevent sudden death. One night in late June, Hoadley says, he “died” twice, and each time the defibrillator brought him back.

Thanks to Project Access—a local program that connects physicians and hospitals to patients who can’t afford care on their own, Hoadley received the assistance he needed to treat his medical condition. At Sacred Heart Medical Center’s Catheterization Lab, he underwent a procedure performed by Philip Huber, MD, and Dieter Lubbe, MD, who have more than 30 years of combined angioplasty experience and 10 years of CTO experience.

A Precision Technique The new procedure is called CTO revascularization, which restores blood flow through the completely blocked artery. At first glance, it looks like standard angioplasty, but improved tools and techniques set it apart. The limited success of angioplasty for CTO, says Dr. Lubbe, is primarily because of the difficulty of maneuvering through the rock-hard plaque blockage with conventional guide wires and devices. Trying to penetrate a CTO with standard angioplasty, he says, is akin to “trying to blast through rock.”

The new guide wire system allows for precise threading around the blockage in the inner and middle layers of the artery wall (much more precise than standard angioplasty). Once a balloon catheter is advanced far enough beyond the blockage, blood flow is restored and a tiny mesh coil known as a stent is placed to keep the artery from narrowing again.

While CTO revascularization takes longer to perform than angioplasty (2.5 hours compared with about an hour for angioplasty), it minimizes fluoroscopy, the use of X-ray to obtain realtime moving images of the artery. Lower radiation exposure is better for patients. In experienced hands, CTO revascularization has a success rate of 80 to 90 percent with a low complication rate. Successful procedures increase heart function, reduce angina (chest pain) and improve 68

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Heart patients are encouraged to get up and move as soon as possible to prevent clots from forming in leg arteries. Hoadley says that even though he was sore, he was walking the hospital floors within 24 hours after the procedure. He told Dr. Lubbe the next day: “It’s the first morning I haven’t felt chest pain in 10 years.”

Hoadley enthusiastically credits the two Providence Spokane cardiologists with saving his life. “I’m getting better, stronger, every day. I’m just astonished at how well this went and how good I feel.”

Part of the success of the new procedure, Dr. Huber says, comes from the team’s meticulous assessments of patients, the experience of the team and advanced technology.

CTO revascularization is bound to become even faster and more successful with time, offering positive outcomes like Hoadley’s to many more patients in the days ahead.

Is This Procedure Right for You? Are you a good candidate for CTO revascularization? To find out, ask your provider for a referral to Spokane Cardiology at Providence Spokane Heart Institute: (509) 455-8820.

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Testosterone Pellets Q&A with Dr. Kai Morimoto

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hile they may be a new topic to most of the general public, testosterone pellets, or T pellets, have been FDA approved and studied since 1939 in the U.S. Dr. Kai Morimoto, a Spokane based Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, who is passionate about health and wellness and is currently is doing a fellowship in Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine, has incorporated the use of bioidentical hormone pellet implantation into her practice.

She helps shine some light onto T-pellets, and how they are used for both men and women, in maintaining their best health possible.

Q. What/who are testosterone pills geared toward? The

majority of men and women experience a decrease in testosterone as they age, and deficiencies can lead to symptoms of andropause (often referred to as “male menopause”) in men, and menopause in women.

Patients going through andropause or menopause can experience a variety of symptoms, including decreased stamina, fatigue, sleep disturbance and insomnia, night sweats and hot flashes, decreased libido, mental exhaustion/fogginess, changes in memory, decreased urine flow, anxiety and irritability, decreased muscle mass, increased weight gain, decreased sex drive. Additionally, men may experience decreased rigidity/erections, while women may experience vaginal dryness.

If patients have above symptoms, lab tests are obtained to look at testosterone levels, and recommendations for T pellets are based on levels and symptoms.

Q. What are the benefits of the pellets?

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Compared to conventional hormone replacement, pellets have been shown to be superior for relief of andropause/ menopause symptoms, maintenance of bone density, restoring sleep patterns, improving sex drive, libido, sexual response and performance. By optimizing your hormone levels you will transform your overall sense of well-being.

Q. Are there side effects of taking them?

The minimal risks and side effects include allergic reaction, infection, extrusion scars, acne and increased facial hair.

Q. Are testosterone pellets a prescription, or a supplement?

T pellets are a controlled drug prescription. The dosage depends on the patient’s symptoms and testosterone levels, which are monitored through treatment, and are adjusted on subsequent implantation until the desired level/effect is attained. It is important to have had a prostate exam (and normal PSA) in men, and in women, a mammogram and pap smear prior to initiating therapy.

5.) How are the pellets delivered?

Pellets are bio-identical hormones that are pressed into small cylinders, about the size of a grain of rice. They are implanted under the skin in a quick, painless and simple procedure. They slowly release a stable and steady dose of testosterone over the course of 3-4 months in women, and 4-5 months in men.

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ud runs and other adventure races have added a new, exhilarating draw to the fitness world, not seen until recent years. Races like The Dirty Dash, Tough Mudder and Spartan Race are becoming household names and attracting the masses to a new age in physical activity.

With the popularity of mud runs comes a plethora of new attractions to wade through. Picking the right event can take careful planning and some budgeting.

Furthermore, some events are for advanced athletes, while others are beginner and all-level friendly.

Read on to learn which events make the cut as the best mud runs of the summer, starting with the local, all-level events. Then moving on to regional, advanced races.

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The Dirty Dash The Dirty Dash is probably one of the most famous mud runs and is considered an enjoyable time for all-levels (as long as you love mud). The best description of the event comes from the site www.thedirtydash.com.

“This race puts all other races to shame. The Dirty Dash is a mud run obstacle course where a military boot camp meets your inner five-year-old’s fantasy and subsequently converts boy to man and then man to swine.”

Racers come in all forms and either where perishable clothing or costumes. Expect to walk or run a 5K race, with a number of obstacles, at the Riverside State ORV Park. Registration can be completed on the website.

Location: Riverside State ORV Park Date: Saturday, July 19th Cost: $55 (before tax and fees) Register: www.thedirtydash.com/race/spokane

The Slime Run The Slime Run is a 5K race with slime, not mud. Think Nickelodeon (although, no affiliation between the two brands). Just like the mud runs, racers travel over obstacles and slime zones, to reach a finish line party.

The Slime Run is a family friendly event, and kids are encouraged to race. Once racers cross the finish line, there is The Slime Run Festival to look forward to, with live music, food and beer (for the adults).

Location: Spokane County Raceway Date: Saturday, August 23 Cost: $27-$65 Register: www.theslimerun.com/locations/spokane

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Tough Mudder One of the toughest and most bragworthy mud runs (coming to the west side of the state) is the Tough Mudder. The 10 to 12-mile Tough Mudder schedules events worldwide and has raised millions for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Tough Mudder teams and individuals embark on a course with 25 militarystyle obstacles designed by British Special Forces. This includes an ice water swim, high fire pit, 40-foot, 45-degree angle muddy cliff, and a field of live wires.

This sounds extreme and actually a little crazy, but each year has been surpassed by record turnout. Maybe it’s the fact that when challengers finish, they’re greeted with a complimentary beer, live music and costume contest.

Date: Saturday September 27th or 28th Cost: $90-$155 Ages: 18+ Register: www.toughmudder.com

Spartan Race The Spartan Race has taken adventure racing to a new level and has even encouraged the creation of the Reebok Spartan Race World Championships, with a large cash prize for the winner. In addition, The Spartan Race was voted the best obstacle race by Outside magazine in 2012 and is now available in eight countries.

Racers have the choice of the Spartan Sprint, a 5K race with at least 15 obstacles; the Super Spartan, an 8-mile race with 20 obstacles; the Spartan Beast, 12 miles of racing with 25 different obstacles. For the true endurance athletes, there is The Ultra Beast, which is a marathon. The Spartan Race website states, “Every Spartan Race is a baptism. The Ultra Beast is considered an exorcism.”

The next regional Spartan Sprint is August 2nd, in Washougal, Washington. Don’t expect to know the course details until prior to the race (it’s supposed to be a surprise); however, in years past, the event has had a plethora of muddy pits, tunnels, Spartan volunteers with American Gladiator pugil sticks, rope climbs and other obstacles.

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Heart disease is the number one cause of death for

women. Go Red For Women, the American Heart Association, The Center for Disease Control and most major health centers have resources and information on their websites about heart disease and women. Two phases in women’s lives bring with them an overall increased risk of cardiovascular issues: during pregnancy and during/after menopause.

Heart Health and Pregnancy: During pregnancy, a woman’s body adapts and changes in many ways – the obvious healthy weight gain and circumference – and other changes that are not

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as obvious. In providing for two, a woman’s body substantially increases blood flow and demand on the heart muscle. Heart rates may go up while blood pressure may go down. This stress on the body can aggravate known heart conditions as well as cause silent or hidden heart conditions to become known. Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death during pregnancy. Preterm birth, compromised growth rate of an unborn baby, high blood pressure during a pregnancy and pregnancy associated diabetes are all factors that can increase the risk of heart disease during pregnancy and after.

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Heart Health, Chronological Maturity and Hormones: As women age, blood pressure often increases, and the bad effects from lifestyle choices, including smoking, lack of exercise and poor eating habits, start to add up, increasing the risk of heart disease.

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These factors can also increase the risks for women who may want to take hormones to alleviate symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, insomnia, vaginal dryness and painful intercourse.

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In the 1930s, cervical cancer was the deadliest women’s cancer in America. It killed more women each year than breast or lung cancer, but since that one-minute of awkwardness was introduced, there has been a tremendous decline. In fact, death from cervical cancer is relatively rare in the U.S. In 2009, about 4,000 American women died of cancer of the cervix. And a review of the medical history of these women showed that the overwhelming majority had never had cervical cancer screening, and for those who did, most were screened more than 10 years before their diagnosis.

As we better understand cervical cancer and the human papilloma virus (HPV) that causes it, more and more evidence is leading us to believe that less or different kinds of screening might be better.

The fact is that not all HPV is created equally. Some types are more likely to cause cancer or genital warts and we can test for these easily.

To this point, several large and important groups have upgraded their

recommendations for Pap and HPV testing and published these in a variety of wellrespected journals. Although not exactly the same, the overall intent has been to advise women to reduce the number of tests received over their lifetime. Hopefully, women can get the benefits of testing while minimizing the risks.

So how is a Pap smear risky?

Many sexually active women, especially those under 21, will develop a HPV infection that may lead to pre-cancerous lesions. And when medical providers see those lesions on a Pap test, they typically want to treat them.

Yet nearly all of those lesions will disappear on their own without residual effects, and those that do not are easily treated years later.

It is important to note that there is a small but very real chance that aggressively treating lesions as soon as they’re spotted can lead to cervical issues in a pregnancy down the road.

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Ask your provider what kind of screening is right for you – but do it at your next regularly scheduled annual exam.

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Rugged Ranch Rugged materials and refined cowboy touches make this mountain home an easygoing retreat after a long day in the saddle.

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“Every house where love abides and friendship is a guest, is surely a home, for there the heart can rest.”

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The peaceful setting and ample acreage on which the house is set attracted the homeowners when they first saw the home.

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ucked into the northernmost section of the Bitterroot Range, John and Susanna have created a sanctuary.

Intensely personal and infused with a deep-seated sense of history, the creative remodel provides a space for renewal, as well as a hub for exploring the surrounding mountains, striving for birdies and playing croquet with grandchildren in the backyard.

Southern California natives, John and Susanna started visiting Coeur d’Alene in 2002. Seven years into their love affair with North Idaho, they stumbled upon a home

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originally built in 1996 by a local couple, which was then purchased by local developer Marshall Chesrown. Shortly thereafter, Chesrown’s son Scott took ownership, made substantial upgrades to the property and even paved the entire winding road from the home to Rockford Bay. Sitting on 16 pristine acres adjacent to the boundary line of a nearby golf club, the property is complete with old growth pine (the majority of which is protected forestland with Kootenai County) and extensive vegetable and flowerbeds.

“It was peaceful; we loved the acreage, and especially the gardens,” says John.

Upon touring the home, John and Susanna were pleasantly surprised by sweeping views of Lake Coeur d’Alene that emerged just beyond the dining room, but were partially obscured by a few awkwardly situated interior walls in the original construction.

“The property was simply incredible, whether or not the home itself was to our

liking,” says Susanna. “So, we decided to take up the challenge and pursue a remodel.”

John and Susanna purchased the home in November 2010 and started the renovation in January 2011 with builder Randy Campbell of Campbell and Campbell, L.L.C. Aside from a few displaced walls, the floor plan was retained, with the majority of the work consisting of reworking the interior architecture, including flooring and cabinetry. Outside, the decking was modified, along with the addition of hardscaping and renewed landscaping.

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Serene views of the tree covered land provide the perfect backdrop for gathering around the dining room table with friends and family.

“The home’s initial design was simple and very straightforward; some might describe it as ‘suburbia farmhouse,’” Susanna explains.

“With a little love and a lot of hard work, we eventually turned it into our little cowboy heaven,” she says with a smile.

John and Susanna’s home has a frontierlike feel that reinforces its rustic setting. A combination of rugged materials, such as leather and heavy wood, along with creative finishes like glazing and painting, kept costs down without sacrificing authenticity. For example, it would have been prohibitively

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expensive to convert the exterior Hardie siding to cedar. Instead, the couple’s masterful painter, Matt Knudson of Jenson Pacific, treated the material with a special glaze that transformed the front of the home.

“We had a little bit of a freak out midpainting...the exterior looked bright orange at one point,” says Susanna. “But Matt told us to hang on and trust him! And I’m glad we did; the finished product was exactly what we wanted.” The painting gave the siding a dark, warm hue, while the glazing provided a rich, weathered look— a remarkable and almost

imperceptible stand-in for wood planks. The chimney was stuccoed to provide texture variation, while faux stone in the entry was replaced by real Telluride stone to wrap around the side of the house. A beam and exposed rafter tails were added above the primary garage and all muntin bars were removed from the windows to complete the warmth and openness of the exterior— a far cry from the former fleshy-gray siding and thin, clean Ledgestone veneer.

One of the most substantial changes that was made to the interior was the removal of

a freestanding wet bar and a wall separating the dining room from the living area. “Once we removed that wall, the most amazing thing happened,” says John. “We could see the lake!”

Upon entering the home from the front door, the line of sight is completely transformed. The original flat, blonde maple flooring was substituted by long, skip-sawn planks of darkly stained white oak that lead the visitor’s eye to the trio of windows in the curved dining nook framing the view of the lake beyond. The entry’s ceiling soars to Spokanecda.com • July-August • 2014

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Tractor seat barstools play up the rustic rugged theme of the home with a whimsical twist.

the second floor highlighting the textured ochre walls and the wagon wheel chandelier hanging overhead, procured in downtown Los Angeles. John’s childhood champion sled, an old weathered saddle (a gift from the builder, Campbell), and other vintage memorabilia sit on a ledge adjacent to the stairwell.

A weighty, vintage fireback framed and bolted into the wall depicts dancers kicking up their heels in cast iron relief.

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fireplace for cooking. Susanna discovered this treasure, among many other furnishings in the home, at Wild West Log Furniture and Rustic Home Furnishings in Coeur d’Alene.

“It was so heavy that we had to remove the studs in the wall,” explains Susanna. “I love it because it’s interesting, but it’s not a tile or mosaic.” Susanna took apart the fireback and used the largest piece in the entry, while using the side “flaps” behind the stove in the kitchen. An antique church pew sits below the mounted fireback, echoing the theme of Civil War-era, New England interiors.

In the kitchen, John and Susanna decided

to paint and stain all exposed blonde maple.

They then cut out the fronts of the cabinet doors and added backlighting to bring a warm glow to the culinary space. Beadboard serves as a backsplash while a custom-made copper hood resembling a leather trunk hangs overhead. A buffalo-hair rug and a pot rack featuring wrought aspen leaves, “twig” crossbars and mica shades was designed and commissioned by Susanna. Amazingly heavy tractor-seat barstools sit on ornate, claw-footed bases at the bar— an intriguing combination of rustic and Rococo.

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dining space and to the living area. Golden stone, textured woods, leather furniture, southwestern fabrics and a hemp rug add to the Western feel in the relaxed sitting area. The windows (along with almost every window in the home) were lengthened and a set of four-foot double sliding doors replaced a door and window leading out to the deck.

With the view-disabling wall removed, the living area leads directly into the formal dining room. Dark cedar was used to frame the windows and box the existing beams, adding definition and heft to the transition from living to dining. A large barnwood table

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and a wide chandelier on a pulley system with adjustable pendants add decorative charm to the space. The ceiling features a wooden coffered grid with what appear to be solid, aged copper panels inlaid throughout.

“Our painter showed his mastery, once again,” says Susanna. Matt Knudson used a combination of white embossed wallpaper, gold paint and an oxidizing agent to give the panels a mottled, burnished look reminiscent of hammered copper panels, popular in high-end Victorian homes and buildings in North America in the later 19th and early 20th century.

Rich wood tones found on the walls throughout the home echo the wood of the dining room table, creating a cozy warmth throughout the entire house.

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Unique pieces, like the wagon wheel chandelier and the church bench in the entryway, bring character and charm to the home.

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“Matt left on the oxidizing agent and told us to ‘Call me when you like the color!’” explains Susanna. Solid copper ceilings go through a similar process, albeit in years as opposed to days, wherein the ceiling is sealed once the copper ages to the desired color. In the dining room, the oxidized paint was sealed as soon as it reached “a venerable finish,” says John.

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Above: Painted leather chairs in the living room highlight the rugged cowboy theme in the home.

Below: Every dining spot should come with a view, even the breakfast nook.

The dining room sits adjacent to Susanna’s office — a bright, open space framed by a half wall capped with sheet steel and welded trim crafted by Bill Dick of Mobile Sycs Technologies. Paint gave the steel a bronzed texture, while turned pine posts “found in a funky warehouse in downtown Spokane” complement the metalwork.

Dueling Remington bronzes, a cowboy and an American Indian sit atop the half walls, adding interest with a nod to the past.

The master suite is situated just beyond the kitchen. A carved neoclassical Spanish end table (discovered in the design district in Solana Beach, California) and a heavy bookcase (found in New Mexico) lend an air of formality and grandeur to the space, but in keeping with the rustic, handcrafted theme. The side tables are original vanities (complete with wash basins inside!) that were used as objects of convenience in tiny New York apartments in the 1940s. The windows were lengthened and a glass door opening onto the deck was installed from the reading nook. Outside, the deck was expanded and the stairwell was flipped in 104

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Above: The use of a large, arched window incorporates the beauty of the outdoors into the office.

Below: Rustic decor details are even found in the guest bathroom, with a cowhide toilet lid.

order to use backyard space more efficiently.

The deck’s railing was traded for a more minimal design with iron balustrades, which showcased the lake view.

The tub in the master bath was replaced by a larger shower, while heated floors and an atmospheric lighting scheme were integrated (all lighting throughout the home was designed by Steven Handelman Studio, a small shop specializing in wrought iron fixtures in Santa Barbara). A guest bath down the hall features a beautiful, studded desk-turned-vanity with an inlaid onyx sink from Mexico, and the hall itself displays an ornate coat rack— a colonial-style Spanish corbel taken from a doorframe.

The stairwell, found in the center of the home, was designed by Susanna in conjunction with Randy Campbell and two ironworkers. An alternating pattern of oak and iron square knots climb up the banister, a subtle mountain cowboy touch. Above,

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canned lighting was “a bit too showroomy” before the remodel, so Susanna covered them in hammered glass “pie crusts” that soften the light, giving the transitional space “a feeling that was less harsh,” she explains.

A striking, almost architectural element greets visitors on the second floor landing.

What looks like an enormous iron rake with four-foot tines is actually a horse-pulled vineyard rake, mounted on the facing wall.

John and Susanna shipped it from Texas after stumbling upon the relic in the German outpost of Fredericksburg, a destination for tourists exploring wineries in Texas Hill Country.

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The 4,325 square foot home also boasts a substantial basement, or what John calls his “man cave.” Originally meant to be a walkout, but thwarted by the native basalt, the lower level feels open with its high ceilings, partial kitchen/bar, television and living area (complete with a leather rocking chair

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with beer holder!) and an office. A rusty tailgate from an old Chevy pickup (also from Fredericksburg) hangs on the main wall above an array of vintage wheels, gears and cogs. Indeed, the industrial, machineryladen décor is fitting for a gentleman’s lair.

The basement also houses an additional guest bedroom and bath. A mirror sits atop the dresser in the corner. “It’s a gift from a friend,” says Susanna. “A man in Cougar Gulch was willing to restore it to its original glory without the use of nails, only dowels.” After pulling off the dusty mirror backing, an old newspaper fluttered out.

It was the front page of the Montreal Daily Star, dated 1908. Needless to say, the couple framed the century-old daily and hung it prominently in the guest bedroom. “I catch myself scanning the columns from time to

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Luxury Vinyl Tiles and Planks Flooring Trend:

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eople often try to start a project by choosing a paint that they love, but they should really fall in love with their floor because paint can be mixed to any color; not true with flooring,” says Cindy Wiedmer, interior designer at Great Floors.

Rachelle Stocum with Northwest Trends believes flooring has the largest impact on interior design. “The right flooring choices can make your home go from drab to fab.” The hottest trends her team is seeing include products mimicking real hardwood floors. “Products such as Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT), Luxury Vinyl Planks (LVP) and Porcelain Tiles that resemble hardwood are more desired because of the simple care and maintenance,” she says. “The most popular flooring is hard surface such as tile, vinyl, hardwood, and the LVP/LVT options.

These types of products usually increase a home’s value. Carpet is a dying trend we believe due to allergens, off gassing and pets.”

Wiedmer and the Great Floors team are seeing stronger, more durable products in the industry, as well. “The new desirable shape is ‘rectangle’ (not square), and the fashion forward color is grey, all shades of grey,” she says.

“The main difference is the LVP/LVT products are sold by the carton and have individual planks or tiles you install with a releasable adhesive. These are often 20 times stronger than sheet vinyl.” For example, Wiedmer explains, if dragging a refrigerator across damages them, you are able to replace a few pieces rather than ripping out an entire floor. LVP/LVT also have wonderful visual appeal. “It is very hard these days to tell the difference between a real wood floor or a ceramic floor and these vinyl products. They are soft and quiet under foot and more forgiving if a glass is dropped. Finally, they tend to be a little less costly than real wood and tile floors.”

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Letting Your Best Lighting Shine

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elissa Hoang, principal of Firefly Lighting and Design, a popular women-owned lighting showroom and design center based in Spokane, lives day and night with a love of lighting. We checked in with her for her best lighting advice.

Lighting Tips Have priorities. Where do you want to focus your budget? Some people want a statement piece over their dining table or a series of stunning blown glass pendants over their kitchen island. Make adjustments for your strongest desires and save in the areas that may not be as visible to others. You can always upgrade bedroom flush mounts down the road.

Let go of the need to match and have a little fun. Don’t be afraid to veer away from a single lighting family throughout your home. Of course its still important to coordinate your selections and in most situations I do prefer to stick with the same or a complementary finish throughout the main core of the house—entry, dining, kitchen, great room, but don’t hesitate to add a pop of color or a surprising element to a space.

Introduce a little bling in your powder bath with chrome or crystal or go with a completely different feel in your master suite.

What is most important in the end is that you feel happy in the space.

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Dimmers, dimmers, dimmers. A dimmer on your light fixtures will lend flexibility in how you make your space feel, and is also an excellent energy saver, even at just ten percent of the full light output of your fixture it makes a difference.

What’s Hot in Lighting Vintage light bulbs! The market is surging with lights designed around the vintage light bulb. Transparent clear or tinted glass that allows the bold filament that defines the vintage light bulbs to, well, shine, although, if you have no glass at all, these lamps can hold their own at the end of a socket and cord.

We love all of the new shapes that are being offered in this fun light source and keep several on display in our store.

LED. The fact is it will eventually take over completely. At our industry’s bi-annual lighting market, new, dedicated LED decorative designs are being released in the masses.

I think most people would be surprised to see how gorgeous and warm this light source can really be. The technology continues to improve at a rate that is often a challenge for us to keep up with, but it sure is making for exciting times to be in the lighting industry.

LED light tape gets its own category. This stuff is so versatile you can literally “stick” it anywhere. Backed with 3M adhesive this product mounts directly under cabinets, and onto toe kicks and built in cabinetry; the list is endless.

One of my favorite trends in the industry today is the hanging of multiple pendants at varying heights. This can give any space a custom feel. Most of these installations lend a contemporary design to the space. The dining room is a really great place to explore this concept.

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hen the weather warms up, so does the real estate market. Spring and summer are traditionally the seasons when both homebuyers and sellers are most active across the country. If you’ll be putting your home on the market this year, simple, costeffective upgrades can help ensure a speedy sale at a good price.

“In the world of real estate, it’s often necessary for sellers to spend a little on upgrades in order to achieve a satisfying home sale,” says Bethany Richmond, communications director for the Carpet & Rug Institute. “Fortunately, some of the most impressive upgrades, such as new carpeting, are also affordable. Such upgrades ensure that you don’t have to spend a lot to achieve a better selling price.”

Here are six easy-to-do upgrades that are both cost-effective and high-impact: 1. Replace carpet It’s easy to see the impact of worn or dated carpeting. “If you don’t like looking at it, buyers won’t either,” Richmond says. “Replacing old or damaged carpet delivers impressive appeal for a modest investment.”

New carpet is one upgrade that has a high ratio of value to cost. It substantially increases perceived value for homebuyers without requiring home sellers to spend a bundle. “Even less expensive carpet styles will freshen the look of a room and prepare it for sale,” Richmond notes. “You can get a lot more quality for just a little more money,” she says, “and if you take advantage of spring carpet sales, installing new carpeting can cost even less.”

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2. Clean flooring If your carpet is still in great shape, then simply having it professionally cleaned can make it look even better. A deep professional cleaning helps lift tough soils and provides a cleaner, fresher look to rooms. You can find an expert in your area by visiting www.carpet-rug.org. CRI experts can even provide insight into how to remove difficult stains.

Not only is carpet a good value, it’s healthy, too. People with allergies or other sensitivities are installing carpet to improve indoor air quality. Recent studies support previous findings that carpet, when effectively cleaned, traps allergens and other particles, resulting in less dust, dander and airborne contaminants escaping into the air. To learn more about selecting and maintaining carpet, as well as how carpet is a good choice for people with allergies, visit the home page of the Carpet & Rug Institute at www.carpet-rug.org .

Don’t forget to clean all other flooring, including hardwood, laminates and tile. Buyers will appreciate a sparkling clean appearance throughout the house.

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Custom epicurean kitchen features hickory cabinetry, slab granite & stainless steel appliances. New master bath boasts premium fixtures, onyx, granite, marble, tile and glass surfaces. Two Brazilian tigerwood decks.

Five car garage and abundant storage.

5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths $749,000

Stunning 2-Story traditional sited on 5 acres. Exquisite living & dining rooms with hardwood floors. Light & bright great room with corner fireplace & custom built-ins. Spacious chef's island kitchen. Luxurious main level master suite. Wonderful recently finished lower level with in-law suite. 20'x40' heated & insulated summer house/shop. Fenced & zoned for horses. Mead Schools.

6 bedrooms, 5 baths $695,000

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Viewing deck with hot tub. Newer 40 yr roof, siding & deck, patios. Park like yard. Gated.

5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths $499,900

Exceptional Two-Story features custom detailing & upgrades throughout. Open floor plan. Spacious formal living room with wall of windows. Cook's island kitchen with eating area adjoins family room.

Luxurious master suite includes garden tub & private deck. Upper level boasts 4 total bedrooms. Finished walkout lower level. Oversized 3 car garage. Friendly deer neighbors & river views!

6 Bedrooms, 4 Baths $499,900

Custom 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 & walk-in closet. Lower level includes oversized recreation room with gas fireplace. Rural Suburban Living at its best!

4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths $399,900

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Gorgeous Two-Story sited on nearly an acre boasts orchard, garden spot & water features, Island kit w/ slab granite & stainless steel opens to family room w/FP & viewing deck. Formal LR w/gas FP & entertaining DR. Master suite w/walk-in closet & designer bath w/jetted tub. Walkout lower level ideal for in-law setup. Oversized 3 car garage, RV Parking & room for shop. Home warranty. New furnace & hot water tank.

5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths $359,000

Vintage Craftsman near Rocket Bakery. Exquisite formal living room with boxed beams & fireplace.

Formal dining room boasts original built-in buffet.

Main floor bath features claw foot tub. Upper level with 3 bedrooms, full bath & library/family room.

Lower level perfect for office & additional rec. room.

400 amp service. Oversized 2-car garage. Garden beds. Close to shopping. Home Warranty.

4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths $285,000

Indian Trail Rancher conveniently located to shopping & library. Great room concept with fireplace opens to island kitchen with eating bar, hardwood floors & new stainless steel appliances.

New window coverings, neutral tones & dĂŠcor throughout. Main floor utilities. Washer & dryer stay. Oversized garage with shop area. Fenced backyard. Handicap accessible.

3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths $259,000

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2406 S. PARK DRIVE

Storybook Charmer just South of Duncan Gardens.

Front porch with park views. Main floor hardwood floors. Formal living room with fireplace. Nostalgic kitchen with eating nook. Lower level with laundry, storage & non-egress bedroom. Enchanting fenced backyard with deck & hot tub. Vinyl windows.

Sprinkler system. 1 car detached garage.

3 Bedrooms, 1 Baths $239,000

11905 S. FUNSETH DRIVE

Wonderful Contemporary with open floor plan.

Formal living/dining room with cathedral ceiling & fireplace. Cook's kitchen boasts gas range & hardwood floors. Main floor family room, laundry & bedroom/office. Spacious upper level master suite with walk-in closet & jetted tub. Daylight lower level features recreation room & exercise/hobby room.

4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths $229,000

903 W. Grace Avenue

Corbin Park Area Charmer updated with today's features. Formal living and dining rooms. Spacious country kitchen. Large main floor laundry/mud room. Upper level suite boasts full bath, dressing room & reading alcove. New carpet in select areas.

Fenced backyard. Oversized 2-car garage with 220 amp service.

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths $149,000

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1114 N. High Desert Dr. $380,000 Located behind the 18th tee box is this immaculate 3 bedroom & 2 bath home with a 3 car garage & workshop area. Some of the numerous features of the home include tile floors, granite countertops, custom hickory cabinets, stainless steel appliances, double ovens, tri-vection oven, a gas fireplace and a covered back deck for you to enjoy the view of the golf course water fountains near your back deck.

17822 N Kimberly $429,900

Located on 1+ acres is this outstanding home features 6 large bedrooms & 4 full baths with an oversized garage. This is a very well maintained and updated home. Hardwood floors, granite countertops, large bedrooms, huge downstairs family room, trex decking, fenced in garden area and a separate backyard gazebo make this a must see home for those looking for a large home in a great neighborhood.

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3. Repaint in neutral shades Fresh paint is another smart and costeffective upgrade for sellers. Buyers expect it, yet many sellers hesitate to repaint.

Perhaps they like the existing colors or balk at the cost of professional painting services.

Yet repainting in neutral colors makes a room look fresher and brighter, and gives buyers a visual “blank slate” against which to imagine their own decor. Do the work yourself and you can reduce the cost of repainting even further.

4. Update or upgrade lighting You may find that disco-ball style globe light charming in your kitchen, but the average buyer doesn’t want dated or unusual lighting. Replacing dated or worn fixtures, especially in bathrooms and kitchens, is a cost-effective way to give a room a more up-to-date, contemporary look. If you already have newer fixtures, consider replacing incandescent bulbs with highefficiency options such as CFLs or LEDs. Although they’re a bit more expensive to purchase, these bulbs last years longer - a selling point for buyers who will reap the value of not having to replace bulbs any time in the near future.

5. Install new faucets A high-end faucet can completely change the look and usability of a kitchen or bathroom. In terms of cost versus value, an upgraded faucet, such as pull-out or even touch-free styles, can dramatically increase perceived value for a relatively modest investment. An upgraded faucet is a thoughtful touch that will set your home apart in buyers’ minds.

6. Replace hardware throughout the home You may have already thought of upgrading kitchen cabinet knobs and drawer pulls, but have you also upgraded hardware in your bathroom or on the front door? These seemingly small items have a major impact on the overall visual effect of a home. In desirable rooms such as kitchens and baths, designer hardware can elevate the entire look of the room, and upgraded door hardware will ensure buyers have a positive first impression from the moment they enter your home. (BPT)

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Spectacular Custom Estate 4908 E. 65th Ave

Designed by Moritz Kundig with panoramic Palouse views! Elegant formal living room with wall of windows and gas fireplace. Entertaining sized formal dining room with butler's pantry. Stunning refinished hardwood floors. Oversized Epicurean island kitchen adjoins family room. Stunning master suite with dual his & her bathroom that includes double closet, jetted tub and private deck. Lower level boasts recreation room and 3 additional bedrooms. 6,380 square feet.

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A Jewelry Store with a Heart of Its Own. Jewelry Design Center, 821 N Division St, Spokane, (509) 487-5905, www.jewelrydesigncenter.com

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think I inherited my dad’s heart for jewelry,” says Brian Toone, president and CEO of Jewelry Design Center (JDC) in Spokane. “As a true craftsman, he considers jewelry an art, and we’re the artists.”

Brian’s father, Doug Toone, was only a teenager when he made his first ring. He enjoyed the craft so much, after high school he ended up pursing and landing a job with a local wholesale jeweler. There he remained content until Expo ‘74 came to Spokane. Expo event organizers were showcasing “Mining Week” and needed a local jeweler to run a precious metals booth. Doug tentatively volunteered to set up his bench to design and make sterling silver rings. That week, Expo guests enthusiastically purchased Doug’s works. He realized the art he loved could lead to so much more.

“It gave him confidence to go out on his own,” says Brian.

“If Expo hadn’t happened, there probably wouldn’t be a JDC today.”

Three years later, in 1977, Doug opened his original store with one small display case. Since then, JDC has become the largest fullservice jewelry and watch store in the Northwest. Well-recognized by its large rotating diamond on North Division street, the business also just recently underwent a major expansion and now encompasses nearly 17,000 square feet of retail, jewelry fabrication and repair space.

“Our sales floor is about 30 percent larger for that much more selection,” says Brian, “and our increased manufacturing capabilities are unheard of.”

In keeping with Doug’s original goal to make jewelry, JDC employs 30 full-time people, including four jewelry designers and 11 jewelry-making craftsmen. The family’s second son, Denver Toone, also joined the company as head of sales and design.

Brian says of his father, “He never wanted to be a jeweler that just buys it, marks it up and sells it. From the very beginning he wanted to create.”

JDC designs and fabricates its own top-selling line of rings, bracelets, necklaces and other jewelry in addition to carrying exclusive brands, such as Mikimoto, Simon G, Hearts on Fire, Roberto Coin and others. JDC is also the area’s only authorized Rolex dealer. The company additionally serves its customers in creating one-of-a-kind custom pieces, which is the foundation of the business.

“We’ve had people say they asked other jewelers to create something but were told it can’t be done,” says Brian. “We love to say ‘yes.’”

Customers get to work closely with JDC’s in-house jewelers for better communication, Brian added. Big screen monitors above the sales floor even let customers watch as their pieces are created or repaired.

Brian speaks excitedly about JDC’s state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, including CAD design and 3-D printing. He is equally passionate about JDC’s extensive collection of loose diamonds, which are individually handselected from sources around the world.

“The industry grading scale will never replace the human eye for judging a diamond’s sparkle and brilliance,” he asserts.

Brian is so confident about choosing the best of the best in every price range, each diamond is backed by a unique 100-day full refund and a 100% lifetime buyer’s credit. JDC also provides free-for-life maintenance, sizing, repairs and cleaning for diamond and engagement settings it sells.

“Our jewelry is a reflection of who we are,” smiles Brian.

“I can’t think of anything else I’d rather be doing.”

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High Quality & Compassionate Care for Women.

Northwest OB-GYN, PS, 105 W Eighth Ave, Stes 6020 and 6025, Spokane WA 99204, (509) 455-5050, www.nw-woman.com

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nce upon a time, birth was a general medical event that dads did not attend. Surgeries were invasive and involved large incisions and long recovery times. Fortunately, those times have changed. Women and their families are active participants in birth planning, and surgical patients often go home the same day and are back to normal activities within a few days.

Medicine and patient care is ever evolving.

While not without challenges, it is a very exciting time to be in healthcare. The medical advances that will be occurring, working toward care coordination across providers, and using evidence based data and other tools in partnering with patients to manage health outcomes, are all amazing opportunities that the team at Northwest OB-GYN is looking forward to.

Drs. Moyer and Brewer were among the first OB-GYN specialists in Spokane, creating a practice that evolved into Northwest OB-GYN by 1985 and is now owned by Drs. Shawn Barrong, Linda Partoll, Jeffrey Hilton, Daniel Zwiesler, and Kathryn Miles.

Northwest OB-GYN provides comprehensive high quality and compassionate OB-GYN and Urogynecology care for women from adolescence through their golden years, covering a care area that extends from Eastern Montana through Central Washington. Their practice blends the

best of technical and medical advances with personal connection and genuine caring.

It is their values that make them a premier OB-GYN/ Urogynecolgy practice in Spokane. They treat each woman as a special and unique person, not a patient “case.” Their team grows the patient-physician connection with each visit. Most (about 80%) times, a woman will be delivered by, and be seen for office visits, by her “own” OB-GYN. Northwest OB-GYN has a nationally accredited Inoffice Procedure Surgical Suite, for non-incision required procedures. Their patient surveys have consistently rated them as a 4.9-plus out of a possible 5.0.

One out of four women will have urogynecolgy— pelvic floor disorders and incontinence—treatment needs during her life. Dr. Linda Partoll and Dr. Sarah Hammil are the only fellowship trained Urogynecologists within a 300 mile geographic radius.

The team at Northwest OBGYN supports the community through financial sponsorship and volunteering with Susan B. Komen, March of Dimes, Bloomsday, Women Helping Women, along with other programs, and is a longtime Project Access provider. Physicians and staff also individually participate in many community events and causes.

“We appreciate the trust that patients have in us.

Whether it’s a woman having a baby or seeing us for gynecology/urogynecolgy needs, our physicians and staff have great respect for this trust.”

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Frank’s Diner and The Onion Bar & Grill, Spokane WA www.theonion.biz | www.franksdiner.com

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ith 36 years of success, multiple locations and a dozen restaurants in Spokane opened by people who have gone through top manager training, one would think that The Onion and Frank’s Diners are the work of a national chain. But these local treasures are owned and operated by local owners Ken and Christy Belisle, and retired business partners and founders Larry and Jan Brown.

The Onion Bar and Grill was originally established by Larry Brown in 1978. Today, Ken Belisle and his wife Christy are 50 percent owners and the managing partners of the company, and they are setting the pace and tone for the next generation of diners at these Spokane restaurants.

The downtown Onion has grown up from its roots since the 70s, 80s and 90s neon. The downtown Onion boasts its beautiful original wood bar and historic turn-of-the-century ornate moldings, leaded glass, thick wood columns, Alabaster chandeliers and street-side sidewalk sunroom lend the diner a chic New York metropolitan sidewalk bistro vibe.

The north Division Onion is a beautiful, large facility, accentuated with newer tones, fabrics and lighting. It provides the quintessential family and large-group dining experience, particularly with the added “Kids Zone” full of high-quality games and a 50-inch plasma screen that continuously plays cartoons. A new 50 draft tap room is also being designed for the lounge with trivia nights and sports broadcast on huge plasma TVs. In addition to The Onion, Landmark Restaurants also encompasses another famous eatery—Frank’s Diner. The sheer historic uniqueness of the presidential train-car dining coupled with a long history of consistent stellar service and amazing food prepared at the counter by their chefs, keeps happy diners returning to Frank’s on a regular basis.

The Onion Bar and Grill and Frank’s Diner are true Spokane treasures. They are wonderful local restaurants where you can bring family and friends together, without breaking the family budget.

dream Team Creating Dream Homes Monarch Custom Builders LLC, 3786 Huetter Road, Suite B, CDA ID 83814, (208) 772-9333 | www.monarchcustomhomes.com

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nnovation, quality and trust are the foundations of every exceptional project created by Monarch Custom Builders. Joel Anderson, Bill Morrow, Jr., and Rick Blaski of Monarch Custom Builders.

Joel and Shawn Anderson of Monarch Development, Rick Blaski of Freedom Homes, LLC and Bill Morrow, Jr. of Idaho Builders, LLC came together in 2010 to form Monarch Custom Builders LLC. Together, they bring their clients over 50 years of experience in the building industry.

Monarch Custom Builders emphasizes the use of energy efficient components, and implement proven building techniques and topquality materials that provide long-lasting value. From design through completion, the team at Monarch strives to exceed client expectations by building hand-crafted, quality homes both on time and on budget.

If you already own property and would like a custom home built on your lot, Monarch welcomes the opportunity. They also offer complete packages at residential developments, The Craftsman at Meadow Ridge in Post Falls, The Golf Club at Black Rock, Rivers Edge and Bellerive in Coeur d’Alene; Legacy Ridge at Liberty Lake and Coyote Rock in Spokane.

Building a home is the dream of a lifetime, and Monarch has proven through their years of experience, annual Parade of Homes awards garnered, and lasting client relationships, that they are a company you can trust with your dream.

Joel Anderson, Bill Morrow, Jr., & Rick Blaski of Monarch Custom Builders.

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Full Service Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic.

Dr. Coleen Smith RN DAOM

Point of Origin Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic, 12211 E. Broadway Suite 2, (509) 928-2777, www.spokaneacupuncture.com

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oleen Smith moved from Texas in 2004. As she researched the Pacific Northwest, she discovered that Spokane was the perfect place to live, do business and raise a family. The demographics were just what Coleen was looking for: Spokane has a high number of highly educated women; it is a family-based community and was underserved in Oriental Medicine.

New to the area and not knowing anyone, Coleen visited doctor’s offices and introduced herself, basically giving away her treatments for the first few months to get the word out that her acupuncture business, Point of Origin, was available in Spokane Valley.

Point of Origin provides a full service acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, aculaser and moxibustion for women, men and children. Oriental medicine is a complementary medicine that works in conjunction with western medicine to help patients achieve their optimal health. It helps with all kinds of pain, both chronic and acute, hormonal symptoms such as hot flashes, anxiety and insomnia. Results for patients with headaches, depression and nausea associated with chemotherapy, have been amazing.

Coleen also specializes in fertility assistance.

“I am always surprised and impressed by what can change with the use of acupuncture,” says Coleen. “I guess that is why we have been so successful. Just getting the word out that it works and seeing people come to try something new and getting great results makes me very proud.”

Coleen and her team are opening an additional office on 6th Ave. and Stevens on August 1, 2014. “We will be in the medical district downtown so when patients go see their doctor, they can swing by and have a treatment with us as well. We will also be open later so after work appointments will be available.”

Finding out your goals and getting you the right products.

Sound Body Supplements, 1909 W Francis Ave. Ste 125, Spokane WA 99205, (509) 279-8182, www.spokanesoundbody.com

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fter working in the fitness industry for seven years, Joel Evans was ready to start his own business to help others with their nutritional needs. In November of 2013, he acquired Sound Body Supplements.

Sound Body Supplements is a supplement and sports nutrition store that offers a variety of options to help with your overall health and nutritional needs. Although most people assume Sound Body Supplements is a supplement store for body builders, Joel and his team provide services to the general public. “We have something for everyone, even children,” he says.

“Not only do we have protein powders and sports performance products, we offer a variety of vitamin and mineral supplements as well as essential oils.”

Over the past six months, Joel and his team have reorganized the store to make

it easier for customers to find what they need. They have added new brands of quality products as well as accessories. They also carry a selection of Smith Optics and Sound Body apparel. When you walk into Sound Body Supplements, they don’t attempt to sell you products you don’t need. “We don’t stack things in your face and say, ‘take all of these.’ We find out your goals and try to get you the right products that you will benefit from. Customer satisfaction is our goal,” says Joel.

Sound Body Supplements builds friendships with their loyal customers. “We are reminded daily that people choose us because we are a small locally owed business that provides great customer service.”

Looking into the future, Joel and his team would like to expand into other health and wellness trades. They look forward to attending trade shows to further their knowledge and continue to help educate the community on healthy lifestyle choices.

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Cars and Girls Then, Automobiles and Women Now

A Story of History, Culture and Success

Women auto mechanics, 1927

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ow did the culture of pairing stylish automobiles and beautiful women begin?

What did the symbolism represent? Further, I wondered about women in the auto industry. Traditionally a man’s business, what was it like for women then? Are today’s stereotypes legitimate? A bit of research and talking to my “car girl” friends provided some surprises and proof that all is right in the automotive world.

My high school buddies used to think a cool car meant a date with the most popular girl. Let’s start by dispelling that myth – results from a recent women’s survey of the traits a man’s car reveals about him: Almost half (48%) of women say a guy’s car reflects his economic status.

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46% say it reflects the guy’s image of himself.

18% were motivated to date a guy based on the car he drives.

11% believe the car reflects the guy’s feelings about having a family.

Pretty practical imagery there, ladies! Historically, the 1950s introduced the uniquely American culture of cars and girls. Iconic Hot Rod magazine led all others, making the most of showing cars and a few girls in its issues. But it began much earlier. The first photos of cars and pretty girls can be traced back to the 1920s.

What else was happening in the early 20th century when cars were introduced? The following excerpts came from the Smithsonian Museum website, and show women had an important role in the early history and culture of automobiles.

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Formula One Grid Girls, 1968

Chevrolet Impala with a modern woman, 1963

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“With the passing of the 19th Amendment giving women voting rights and the Equal Rights Amendment, college became a realistic option for women.

During World War I & II, women joined the workforce, experiencing life beyond homemaking – even as auto mechanics! Car ownership became the norm for middle and even working-class families with more women driving. All these factors— freedoms from working outside the home, a push for equal rights, greater mobility and income—exposed women to new ideas and ways of living.”

“The automobile became central to American society and culture. Initially, men did all the buying and driving. Only wealthy women could afford a vehicle, but many participated in purchasing one.

Manufacturers realized they needed to make their vehicles attractive to the female consumer. Advertising changed from technical descriptions and mechanical sketches to large color pictures showing women as passengers and drivers. Cars needed to be functional and comfortable.

As consumerism grew, Americans viewed women as purchasing agents; their ability to budget and buy smartly reflected a woman’s success. Wives participated with husbands in the buying decision – which model and how to pay for it. Cadillac, Chevrolet and Ford recognized the growing trend of women driving for necessity and fun. Cars became even more important to American identity, conveying social and economic status. Women understood how it improved their lives and that of their families.

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cars and girls I restored my first car, a 1967 Mustang convertible – that I still have today.” Rohrer did not plan a career as a car dealer. “I think it found me,” she says. “It was natural to be in business with Dad the last 12 years (he passed away three years ago). Working directly with men can be easier than working with women – I’ve earned their respect by proving myself. It’s a bit of a man’s world but if you can get past that, you’ll be fine.” From my own experience buying a Porsche 944 from Nicole, I can attest to her professionalism. She’s earned my respect!

Stereotypes? Two of today’s female racecar drivers – Danica Patrick and Courtney Force – are famous.

Chevrolet advertisement, 1928

role in automotive purchases, influencing 80 percent of buying decisions, today.

Manufacturers focus their advertising on active and working women, and busy mothers who are buying cars.

More than ever, women engineers and designers are influencing today’s vehicles.

With careers in automotive journalism, marketing, dealer ownership and industry executives, women also represent 50 percent of the market, spending $80 billion a year on cars.

In January 2014, General Motors chose longtime GM employee Mary Barra as its CEO the first woman to lead an international car company. “There’s nobody with more years of honest ‘carguy’ credentials than she has,” according to University of Michigan business professor Erik Gordon. “She started off as a girl-car guy and now she’s a woman-car guy.” Within GM, Barra demonstrated an interest in making automotive culture more accommodating for women.

Previously, a pregnant Barra called on senior management to focus on “diversity and women’s issues.” She found the car guys receptive. “A lot of women’s issues are men’s issues too. Like figuring out which car to buy.”

Nicole Morse, owner/dealer of Rohrer’s Select Cars in downtown Spokane, has been around the business all her life. Her dad and mentor, Don Rohrer, opened his unique dealership in 1964, selling antique, classic and muscle cars. Nicole remembers when it all started. “I was 15 when my dad and 134

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Are they famous more for their looksdriven media popularity than driving accomplishments? You decide. Rookie of the Year for the 2005 Indianapolis 500 and the Indy Car Series in 2008, Patrick was the first woman to win an Indy Car race at the 2009 Indy Japan 300 and has the highest finish, third place, for a woman in the Indy 500. In 2013, she achieved another first – the Daytona 500 pole. Force has won four NHRA events in just two seasons of racing.

Her most recent win, topping 306 mph on May 25th, 2014, happened to be the 100th win for female NHRA drivers, earning her a commemorative pink 100th female win trophy. Stereotypes aside, these two women are professional racecar drivers, having earned the respect of their racing peers.

Women have a rich history as drivers in automobile racing. Over the years, these notable women paved the road for all the others:

Camille du Gast, the first female race car driver, 1901.

Above: Danica Patrick Below: Courtney Force

Odette Siko and Marguerite Mareuse, the first women drivers at the 24 Hours of Le Mans also had an all-women crew, racing to a seventh-place finish in 1930 and remain the most successful all-female team at Le Mans.

Kay Petre was the first woman to race a Formula 1 Grand Prix car in 1937, joining the English Austin Works team driving alongside men on equal terms.

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Janet Guthrie was the first woman to compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500. Guthrie was competing full time by 1972, was the first woman to compete in a NASCAR super speedway race, finishing 15th in the 1976 Charlotte 600 finished 12th in her first Daytona 500 in 1977. Janet was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2006.

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September 11, 2014 Chateau Rive at the Flour Mill A celebratory party recognizing 20 top business professionals under age 40 from Spokane and Coeur d’Alene. Awards presentation, live entertainment, appetizers and drinks.

Nomintaions are open Email your nominations: editor@ibcatalyst.com

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July 30, 2014

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cars and girls

Lyn St. James won the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award. She twice raced at Le Mans, scored two wins in the 24 Hours of Daytona sports car race plus set a world speed record for women, reaching 226 mph during Indy 500 qualifying in 1995.

The first female drivers’ racing efforts provided the “highway” for winners such as Patrick and Force to follow.

It wasn’t just racing though. Early on, pioneering women laid the foundation for future generations to have successful automotive-related careers.

Mitzi VanVoorhis is the director of marketing for DAA Northwest, headquartered in Spokane and one of the largest independent wholesale auto auctions in the U.S. VanVoorhis joined DAA 14 years ago and has seen numerous changes in the business. “Our customer base is still primarily male, but there are more women than ever buying and selling,” she says. Bob McConkey, DAA’s owner, is a key mentor for VanVoorhis.

There are many women employed

by DAA in all aspects of the business: sales, administration, accounting, vehicle reconditioning. DAA fosters a culture of camaraderie and contribution towards achievement regardless of gender.

VanVoorhis believes, “The future is wide open! With a higher percentage of women than men currently graduating from college (March 2013 – 60% of college graduates were women – NPR,

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May 2014), there will be an increase in opportunities for women in automotive technology, design, marketing and management.”

Larry H. Miller Hyundai Service Manager May Ward never had, “intentions of getting into the auto business.” Twentyfive years later, her career has taken off and she’s never looked back. “I would have to say the early years were everything you ever saw on television and I don’t mean in a good way. It was a male dominated industry and very stereotypical.” Being undermined or discriminated against was at times difficult. “I would say it definitely toughened me up and made me a stronger and more direct manager. Some might see this as an obstacle – I saw it as a reward.”

What about the future? “I would love to see more women give the auto industry a try,” says Ward. “Women are better listeners and customer service providers, exactly what we are looking for.”

My respect and admiration to all the women in the automobile world!

Happy Motoring!

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A-Fishy-Nado. Knot A Yacht. Way Over Budget. A Knotty Buoy. Docked Wages.

Walk through any marina, along the docks, or hit the open waters, and you’re sure to find an assortment of boat names to tickle your fancy. Some names are touching and meaningful, others are rich with sarcasm and wit, and many are creative plays on words. When it comes to names, go with whatever floats your boat!

Playing up the idea of boat names, the 12th Annual Inland Empire Antique & Classic Boat Show has anchored its theme on the interesting topic. “Boat names always spark a lot of talk about what goes into naming one boat,” says Brian Fair, president of Carlson Sheet Metal, one of the sponsors for this year’s Inland Empire Antique & Classic Boat Show in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Taking place July 11-12, 2014, this year’s annual event is well worth the drive from Spokane, for a mini-excursion this summer.

A boat run from Sand Creek down the Pend Oreille River and back will take place on Friday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday morning brings with it the raising of boat flags and national anthem at 9:30 a.m.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the boat show is open to general public at the Sandpoint Marina and Sand Creek Boardwalk.

The event includes a kid boat building booth, model boat club displays and vendor booths. Then, don’t miss the boat parade at 3 p.m. It is sure to be an event to remember!

For more information on this event sponsored by Inland Empire Antique & Classic Boat Society, please visit sandpoint.org or call (208) 255-1876

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G i n g e r Oa k es

Sticks, Stones and Sea

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by Melinda Melvin

“ “ “I thrive on recognizing the balance of the internal and the external, strong and fragile, reality and fiction,” says Oakes.

t was 17 years ago when the muse struck ceramic artist Ginger Oakes, propelling her into the world of clay creations. It became a driving force she could not ignore. On impulse, she bought her first block of clay, and has not stopped creating art since.

It was not until many years later that Oakes would bring her talent into the public eye.

She was immediately recognized as a major force in the Spokane art scene and quickly rose in popularity.

Drawing strength and inspiration from nature, Oakes creates magical sculptures that invoke both a sense of discovery and one of universal familiarity. Each piece has a story connected with it, which she is eager to share.

The stories reveal themselves to her as the clay takes form. It is the natural beauty of the art and the tales it speaks that resonate with the viewer.

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hands,” says Oakes, “the muse has its way with the clay.” The sculptures that emerge are filled with expressions of “human struggle, celebration and consciousness.”

Memories from her diverse experiences find their way into the clay. In most of her art, Oakes makes no attempt to smooth out the edges, allowing the organic form to express itself. “I thrive on recognizing the balance of the internal and the external, strong and fragile, reality and fiction,” says Oakes. For her, life is not about the smooth clean edges, but beauty found in the imperfect.

Filled with gratitude, Oakes beams when she speaks of the many people who have supported her on this journey of art and life. For her, the two are indistinguishable.

Oakes has attended many extended learning classes, but ultimately she is

Mobile DJ Service / Weddings/ Special Events Mobile DJ Service for the Best of the City 2013 self-taught, something that adds to the uniqueness of her work. She has been featured in multiple juried events, exhibitions and in many art publications.

Oakes met and married classical guitarist and luthier, Carlton Oakes, in 1981 while living in Hawaii. After residing in a variety of locations, the Oakes moved from Portland, Oregon, to Spokane, in 2006. They live in a peaceful home with their three dogs, and a shared studio. For Ginger, some of her favorite moments are sculpting while Carlton is either building or playing a guitar. They are clearly an inspiration to each other.

Ginger Oakes is currently showing in Spokane at Bozzi Gallery and Manic Moon & More, and at Studio 66, which travels around the Inland Northwest.

Her newest collection of works will be featured at Bozzi Gallery for the September First Friday art walk, and will be displayed throughout the month.

Bozzi Gallery is located at 221 N. Wall St., Suite 226 in the Old City Hall Building, above Olive Garden. For questions and private appointments call (509) 2905604.

Manic Moon & More is located at 1007 W. Augusta Ave. For more information, call (509) 413-9101.

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by Kate Derrick

The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender

by Leslye Walton

Seattle author Leslye Walton’s first novel, The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender, is the story of a girl named Ava who was born with a full set of bird-like wings.

While this may sound strange to some readers, Walton’s story is both poignant and extremely well written, drawing you in from the first page.

Though the title comes from the character Ava Lavender, the real story begins with the family history that ultimately leads to her strange condition. Her story starts in France with her great grandparents, and eventually moves to the United States, first to Manhattan and then to Seattle. Ava’s family was no stranger to heartbreak, as many of her relatives’ experienced love and painful loss. In fact, death seemed to follow Ava’s grandmother wherever she went.

By the time Ava and her twin brother Henry are born, the reader knows her entire family history, and it is quite helpful to know these family dynamics. Ava’s life is secluded, as her mother keeps her hidden away in a large house in Seattle. The reader witnesses the story line from other members of the family, but it’s Ava’s life you are ultimately interested in figuring out. People in her neighborhood call her a living angel, though many believe she is really just an urban legend.

By the time Ava begins to explore the word around her, she is a teenager, and it is becomes clear that not everyone in the neighborhood has good intentions for her.

The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender is a story that explores the themes of love and loss. It is a believable story with some elements of fantasy. As the synopsis of the book promises, it is full of “magical realism, lyrical prose and the pain and passion of human love.” Walton’s book is very engaging and very difficult to put down, a perfect summer novel.

Published by Candlewick, hardcover, $17.99 Leslye Walton was born in the Pacific Northwest. She has an MA in writing and lives in Seattle, Washington. When she’s not writing, she teaches middle school students. She is currently working on her next novel.

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The Dirty Grizz: A murder mystery in the wilds of northwest Montana

by Robert Thomas

Washington author Robert Thomas is a retired psychiatric social worker with a talent for writing a good mystery novel. Having consulted with law enforcement often during his career as a social worker, he now tells this story about a murder mystery “solved the old fashioned way.”

The Dirty Grizz takes place in the quiet backwoods of northwest Montana, in a town called Arrow Valley. The title of the book is named after the old Dirty Grizz saloon “ten miles from the Canadian border.” The story starts with William “Billy” Griffin, a retired detective from San Francisco who is spending time in his hometown of Arrow Valley after a breakup.

One day at the Dirty Grizz, a bartender named Link is found shot dead in the establishment’s cellar. Local sheriff Al Noonan enlists Billy to help him with the murder case as the Arrow Valley police force is overworked and unable to help as much as needed. Because the town is remote and without cell service, it is up to Al and Billy to solve the case with old-fashioned reliable tools and the help of local residents, the forest service and their friends at the Dirty Grizz saloon. As the story goes on, the mystery surrounding Link’s murder gets deeper than Billy and his friends ever thought possible.

The Dirty Grizz is a wonderful book for readers who enjoy a good mystery, as well as those who love the northwest and a smalltown lifestyle. Thomas’ characters are tough yet likeable, as they search for the killer of their beloved neighbor. The Dirty Grizz is well written and moves purposely with enough action to keep suspense-loving readers entertained.

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, paperback, $12.55 Robert F. (Bob) Thomas received a degree in sociology from Washington State and an M. S. in Psychiatric Social Work from Columbia University. He lives with his wife in Washington and travels frequently to their cabin in northwest Montana.

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2 Minutes: Revealed

by Janene Loucks

In the second installment of Janene Loucks’ 2 Minutes series, the reader continues to follow the seemingly endless action-packed life of the protagonist Michael as he deals with the consequences of his decisions in Loucks’ first novel, 2 Minutes.

The first novel, 2 Minutes, follows Michael, an aspiring writer, and the mysterious books that appear on his computer, promising him fame and fortune and a published manuscript. Thinking it is a joke, Michael submits the book for publication. It is clearly a story about his life, though the names of his family and friends have been changed. What Michael doesn’t realize, is that the books are dictating his future, and causing pain and suffering to those around him.

In 2 Minutes: Revealed, Michael is grieving from the loss of his beloved wife, Gwen, while simultaneously raising his now toddler-aged son. Michael is being threatened by the remaining two Lavetti brothers, the men who have made his life awful from the time he was a child. Dealing with the threat of more destruction to his life, Michael is shocked when a visit from his father reveals the disturbing details that have ultimately lead to the destruction of his family and life as he knows it.

Janene Loucks tells the story of Michael and his family with creativity that will surprise you throughout the entire book. The story moves very fast at times, leaving the reader almost shellshocked at each turn of events. 2 Minutes: Revealed is a story you must read if you enjoyed Loucks’ first novel, 2 Minutes, and will leave you waiting in anticipation for the next part of her series.

Self-published, paperback, $14.99 Janene Loucks grew up in Washington, where she studied all facets of life from sales to secretarial, tour guide to hair design. She’s written two novels called 2 Minutes, and 2 Minutes: Revealed. She is currently finishing up the third book in this series.

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July 4, August 1, September 5: First Friday Enjoy visual arts, musical presentations, sample local foods, get acquainted with local performing artists and more at this monthly event sponsored by the Downtown Spokane Partnership. On the first Friday of each month, participating galleries, museums, boutiques and more host a city-wide open house with refreshments and entertainment. Join us! First Friday is free and open to the public!

Downtown Spokane. For more information or a complete map of participating venues, please log on to http://www.downtownspokane.org/first-friday.php.

July 11, August 8, September 12: Coeur d’Alene ArtWalk 5-8pm every second Friday from April - December, 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. A family-friendly, free event!

Downtown Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. For more information, please visit http://www.artsincda.org/.

4th of July 5K Pennant Run Spokane Indians Stadium

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

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

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

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

EVENTS

July 4: Spokane Indians 4th of July Pennant Run 5K Pennant Run is a 3-lap course around beautiful campus of the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center and ends on home plate of Avista Stadium. The 1K Kids Run will be around the warning track of Avista Stadium and the Little Sluggers Dash is free for all kids looking to run the bases! Feel free to hang out and enjoy complimentary snacks and activies on the field after the race is completed. 10am: Little Sluggers’ Dash; 10:15am 1k Kids’ Run; 10:30am 4th of July Pennant Run (5k).

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Avista Stadium 602 N Havana St. Spokane, WA 99202. For more information and to register, please log on to http://www.spokaneindianspennantrun.com or http://www. active.com/.

July 5-6: Strawberry Celebration at Greenbluff Come up to the bluff to pick our delicious strawberries. There are two weekends where our strawberries are in their prime and we are celebrating the event. Bring the kids and pick to your heart’s content.

Green Bluff, WA.

For more information, please log on to: http://www.

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July 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27: Northwest Renaissance Festival Located just northwest of Spokane in Nine Mile Falls, the Northwest Renaissance Festival is a weekend’s worth of antiquarian fun. Featuring performers, merchants, and the visual spectacle of decadent Renaissanceperiod costumes, these weekend extravaganzas are fun for the whole family.

Nine Mile Falls, 11am-7pm. For more infomation, log on to http://www.nwrf.net/ or call (509) 276-7728.

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July 9: Jesus Christ Superstar: Live Arena Tour A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 40 years, is reimagined for the 21st century as an arena rock spectacular. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s groundbreaking rock musical now features an extraordinary cast of rock, pop, and R&B superstars. The cast includes

Brandon Boyd from Incubus as Judas Iscariot, JC Chasez from *NSYNC as Pontius Pilate, Michelle Williams from Destiny’s Child as Mary Magdalene, John Rotten Lydon from Public Image Ltd (PiL) and Sex Pistols as King Herod and introducing Ben Forster as Jesus Christ.

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

July 25: Hot Summer Nights Gatsby Style Party Don’t miss out on the Roarin’ event of the summer as we celebrate the 1920’s! Get your Gatsby on and come as a flapper, flyboy, gangster or doll (yes, we will take note of and reward the best dressed). Music, art, food, games and all the fun of the Jazz age will come to life on this one night on the breathtaking grounds of Arbor Crest Winery, transformed to transport you to another era. Enjoy the Main Stage Music of Rare Earth’s Peter Rivera. And get ready for a glitzy Scavenger Hunt by Tracy Jewelers that ends with someone going home with “bling”. It’s not too late to buy your tickets, and secure your spot in this party for the ages!

Great wine. Great food vendors. Great classic cars. Great games. Come dressed as a flapper or flyboy. And celebrate all the fun of the Roarin’ 20’s. It’s summer’s hottest party put on

by Bozzi Media!

Arbor Crest 4705 N. Fruit Hill Rd., Spokane, WA 99217. For tickets, please visit www.eventbrite.com

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On the Olympic Peninsula

Come See the Waving Bears!

Olympic Game Farm 1423 Ward Rd. • Sequim, WA 98382

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and search “Hot Summer Nights, One For The Ages.”

August 2: Gamble Sands Golf Course Grand Opening.

Swing into one of the region’s newest golf courses on it’s opening day. Situated high above the Columbia River, in North Central Washington, Gamble Sands is blessed with one of nature’s great locations and dramatic settings. Much like its older brothers and sisters in the linksland of Scotland, this beauty has 18 consecutive holes that were discovered – not constructed. David Kidd, the Scottish Architect, and author of Bandon Dunes, describes this site as “once in a lifetime.” No matter the direction you look, views include the snow covered Cascade Mountains, thousands of acres of manicured apple and cherry orchards, multiple river vistas and mountains of black basalt. The course will open to the public beginning August 2, 2014.

For more information, visit www.gamblesands. com, or call 509-436-8323

September 6: All Original Car Show The historical Automotive Society of Spokane and the Inland Empire (HASSIE) will be presenting its 6th annual “All Original Car Show” on September 6, 2014 at the Mirabeau Meadows Park located in the Spokane Valley near the Valley Mall. The show features automobiles from 1900through 1984 that have not been modified and look just as they did when they left the factory. At least 150 cars will be on display on the grassy slopes in the park.

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Free to the public, and all are welcome to come to see these historic automobiles. Please join us for food, music, raffles and fun. Both breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase.

Should you have an original car (un-restored or restored to original) to display, call (509) 922-3431 or (509) 238-4958 for registration and information. Cars must be pre-registered by August 25th to be included in the show.

September 12: Jeff Foxworthy The epitome of red neck humor and member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. Don’t miss the opportunity to see him live on the outdoor stage at Northern Quest on Friday, September 12th!

Northern Quest Casino, 100 N Hayford Rd, Airway Heights, WA 99001. For tickets, please log on to http:// northernquest.com/.

KIDS

Multiple Dates: Kids’ Play in a Week Camps at Spokane Civic Theatre Campers will build confidence and learn teamwork while taking the stage as their favorite characters. In each of our week-long camps, students learn fundamental acting skills by rehearsing a play that culminates in a performance open to family and friends. Deadline to register for Summer 2014 Play in a Week camps is the Friday preceding the camp’s first session. All Camps are held Monday - Friday, unless otherwise noted.

Grades 1-3: July 28- August 1. Play: The Saggy Baggy Elephant, Grades 2-4: July 7-11. Play: Alice in Wonderland, Grades 4-7: July 14-18.

Play: Castlevania, Grades 4-7: July 21-15. Play: The Legend of Zelda, Grades 4-7. August 4-8.

Play: Perseus and the Titans, Grades 4-7. August 11-15. Play: Robin Hood, Grades 4-7. August 18-22. Play: Treasure Island.

Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. For more information or to register, call Chris at 509-325-2507 x 406 or log on to http:// spokanecivictheatre.com/summer-2014-academy/.

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Multiple Dates: Summer Camps at Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre Summer camps will be held for variety of ages under the direction of Artistic Director Jadd Davis and Kasey Nusbickel.

Ages 4-5. August 4-8, 10am-12pm. Fairytale Fantasy, Ages 7-9. August 4-8, 1pm-3pm. Annie, Ages 10-13. August 11-15. 10am-2pm. Frozen, Ages 14-18. August 18-22. 10am-3pm. Frozen.

Fairytale Fantasy and Annie will be held at Expressions: 2825 N. Highway 41. Post Falls, ID 83854. Frozen will held at CST: 4951 Building Center Drive Drive #106, CDA, ID 83815.

For more information/registration visit http://www. cdasummertheatre.com/

July 7-18: Teen Drama Camp Our teen summer camps are intensive programs designed to give your child a complete theatrical experience. Topics include audition techniques, staging terminology and creating the character. The camp culminates in a final performance on Civic’s Main Stage. Commemorative T-shirt included. Deadline to register for Summer 2014 Play in a Week camps is the Friday preceding the camp’s first session.

All Camps are held Monday - Friday, unless otherwise noted. Two sessions are available: 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm.

Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. For more information or to register, call Chris at 509-325-2507 x 406 or log on to http://spokanecivictheatre.com/summer-2014academy/.

July 18-August 8: Summer Art Camp at the MAC During this week long Art Camp at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, campers will create their own unique artwork using several different media including clay, paint and printmaking.

Campers will explore the MAC’s inspiring 100 Stories exhibit and Campbell House, and engage in exhibit-related activities.

Campers will also enjoy discovering the hidden beauty of the MAC’s 5-acre campus.

There will be outdoor activities, nature walks, and lunch al fresco. Bring your own sack lunch. Camp T-Shirts, photo and daily snacks are included. Choose from three sessions; all days are 9am-4pm: July 14-18, July 21-25, August 4-8.

Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201. Call the MAC at 509-363-5355 or visit Museum Admissions Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm to register. Or, call David Brum Mon-Tue at 509-363-5324.

July 22: Bicycle Rodeo This is a bicycle skills event designed to teach children the importance of seeing, being seen, and remaining in control of the bike at all times. This is accomplished through bicycle handling drills and activities. Bring your child, their bicycle, and a helmet.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center. 1765 W Golf Course Rd, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815. For more information and to register, please log on to http://kroccda.org/

MUSIC

July 5: Gregg Allman Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Allman is both a founding member of one of the biggest and most important American bands of all time, the still-active and thriving Allman Brothers Band, and a critically acclaimed solo talent. A natural Spokanecda.com • July-August • 2014

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artist gifted with a beautifully soulful and distinctive voice as well as brilliant keyboard and guitar expertise, Allman is a legendary performer who, more than 30 years down the road, still loves making music as much as ever, both with the Allman Brothers Band and his own combo.

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

July 9: New Edition and Tony! Toni! Toné!

New Edition’s early Jackson 5-inspired material made them the forerunners of two generations of teen pop and laid much of the groundwork for the fusion of hiphop and R&B. And all of the original band members from the 80’s will be performing!

Tony! Toni! Toné! has plenty of gold and platinum songs under their belt, including “Little Walter,” “Whatever you Want,” and “Feels Good,” these American Music Award winners now play their classic hits to sold-out audiences across the country.

And they’re bringing it all to our stage this summer. This will be a night of new jack swing music you won’t soon forget.

Northern Quest Casino, 100 N Hayford Rd, Airway Heights, WA 99001. For tickets, please log on to http://northernquest.com/.

July 19: 70s Party Featuring KC and the Sunshine Band and the Village People Get ready for a summer concert that will feature two of the most recognizable bands ever. KC and the Sunshine Band are as wildly popular today as they were when they first danced into the music scene 40 years ago.

Joined by the one-of-a-kind Village People is synonymous with dance music. On Saturday, July 19th you will have a chance to see both these iconic bands perform on the outdoor stage at Northern Quest - be sure to bring your dancing shoes!

Northern Quest Casino, 100 N Hayford Rd, Airway Heights, WA 99001. For tickets, please log on to http:// northernquest.com/.

July 24: Tommy Emmanuel, with Special Guest Antsy McClain Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia’s most respected musicians. The legendary guitarist has a professional career that spans almost five decades and continues to intersect with some of the finest musicians throughout the world.

A household name in his native Australia, Tommy has garnered hundreds of thousands of loyal fans worldwide. Tommy’s unique style – he calls it simply “finger style” – is akin to playing guitar the way a pianist plays piano, using all ten fingers. Rather than using a whole band for melody, rhythm, bass, and drum parts, Tommy plays all that – and more – on one guitar.

The Bing Crosby Theatre. 901 W. Sprague Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.

August 8: Rascal Flatts As one of the hottest-selling acts on tour in any genre and the most awarded Country group of the past decade, we are pleased to welcome the country trio, Rascal Flatts to the outdoor stage on August 8! With fourteen #1 singles to top the charts and a new album coming out later this year, this will be a concert you don’t want to miss!

Northern Quest Casino, 100 N Hayford Rd, Airway Heights, WA 99001. For tickets, please log on to http:// northernquest.com/.

August 13, 20: Soiree on the Edge 1 and 2: Sunset Symphony at Arbor Crest When it comes to summertime, everything is better outdoors—even the Spokane Symphony. Let Music Director Eckart Preu and the musicians serenade you with sublime sunset experiences at Arbor Crest Wine Cellars Cliff House with two “Soiree on the Edge” concerts on consecutive Wednesdays.

Both performances start at 7pm, when Arbor Crest’s lawn transforms into Spokane’s most breathtaking outside concert venue.

This concert is part of the Spokane Symphony Soiree on the Edge Series and is currently only available by subscription.

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$70 for table seating under the tent and $35 for general admission on the lawn.

Arbor Crest Wine Cellars. 4705 N Fruit Hill Rd, Spokane, WA 99217. Subscriptions may be purchased with personalized service at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 West Sprague Avenue

Open 7 days a week

or by calling 509-624-1200.

August 30: Labor Day Weekend at the Parks: Pavilion Park The Friends of Pavilion Park generously fund an outdoor concert at Liberty Lake for its vibrant community on Labor Day weekend!

Bring a picnic dinner, blankets, chairs, and enjoy a mix of classics, show tunes, and patriotic marches. Prepare to relax under the setting sun as you enjoy a music filled night, courtesy of our favorite orchestra! This concert is a perfect end to the summer hiatus, and is fun for the whole family! The Labor Day concerts delight families and introduce new generations to the joys and majesty of classical symphonic music. Did we mention it’s free?

Pavilion Park. N Molter Rd, Liberty Lake, WA 99019.

For more information, please log on to: http://www. spokanesymphony.org.

September 1: Labor Day Weekend at the Parks: Comstock Park For 28 years, the Spokane Symphony has marked the end of summer with its very popular concerts in the parks. The Labor Day concert at Comstock Park on Spokane’s South Hill continues to delight families and introduce new generations to the joys and majesty of classical symphonic music. Did we mention it’s free?

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September 4: Boston: Heaven On Earth Tour, with Night Ranger Tom Scholz’ band Boston will embark on a highly anticipated summer and fall tour following the successful release of their latest album, Life, Love & Hope, and will perform live at the Star Theatre at Spokane Arena on Thursday, September 4! They will be joined on their tour date in Spokane

by Night Ranger.

Always a huge crowd pleaser with their highenergy stage show, out-of-this-world sound, and remarkable musicianship and singing, BOSTON will feature the personnel and music from their highly acclaimed 2012 tour with some exciting additions. The band prides itself on performing a totally live show without the use of prerecorded music or technical enhancements, delivering the exceptional sound that is faithful to their studio recordings.

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

September 13: Anjelah Johnson Comedienne Anjelah Johnson will bring her family-friendly laughter-inducing show to the stage of the Martin Woldson Theatre at the Fox. Spokanecda.com • July-August • 2014

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She became an internet sensation with her viral video “Nail Salon” which led to many stand up and performance opportunities. That same year she joined the cast of “MADtv” as a series regular, which spawned another internet sensation “Bon Qui Qui.” This original character, a disgruntled fast food employee with no filter, has been enjoyed, viewed and replicated by over 55 million people worldwide.

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

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July 10-27: My Fair Lady Long hailed as “the perfect musical”, Lerner and Loewe’s masterpiece My Fair Lady will be the centerpiece of Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre’s exciting 2014 season. Audiences will fall in love with the cockney Eliza Doolittle as Henry Higgins painstakingly coaches her towards gentility while learning something of his own humility in the process. Featuring unforgettable standards like “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “On The Street Where You Live”, My Fair Lady is truly one of the greatest musicals of all time.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center. 1765 W Golf Course Rd, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815. For more information and tickets, please log on to: http://www.cdasummertheatre. com/.

July 16: Staged Reading: Around the World in 80 Days Around the World in 80 Days is a blazingly fast-paced adventure. In the style of Monty Python and The 39 Steps, five actors play every character in Phileas Fogg’s epic quest to circumnavigate the globe. Filled with romance, danger and humor, this recent adaptation has been produced to rave reviews throughout the country.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center. 1765 W Golf Course Rd, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815. For more information and tickets, please log on to: http://www.cdasummertheatre. com/.

July 25-August 9: Avenue Q This laugh-out-loud musical tells the story of Princeton whom moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. This is not your ordinary neighborhood! Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Contains adult themes and content that may not be suitable for all audience members.

Lake City Playhouse. 1320 E. Garden Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814.

(208) 667-1323. http://www. lakecityplayhouse.org/.

August 7-17: A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream “Jack shall have Jill; Naught shall go ill” promises the mischievous Puck, and how can things be anything but grand when Interplayers presents a sparkling new production of

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everybody’s favorite Shakespearian comedy!

Whether your first time or your hundredth, you’ll delight in the outrageous midsummer shenanigans. This production will be directed

by Jeff Sanders and will be a collaboration with EWU Theatre Department.

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

August 7-24: The Addams Family No less thrilling will be a production of the recent Broadway hit The Addams Family - CST’s will be the very first professional regional production of this hilarious new musical. With a toe-tapping score from Andrew Lippa (You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Wild Party), and the familiar cast of unforgettable characters, The Addams Family will make you laugh, laugh and laugh - and maybe learn a bit about what it means to be a family.

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August 8-17: Legally Blonde Help us kick off the Main Stage season with our pre-season opening production! This auditiononly camp brings together Spokane’s most talented teenage musical theatre performers to further hone their skills, make new friends, and have fun performing in a hit musical comedy.

This play is based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture and will be directed by Delvone Bullis.

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.

August 12-17: The Book of Mormon The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jon Stewart of The Daily Show calls it “a crowning achievement. So good it makes me angry.”

It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical from the creators of South Park. Contains explicit language.

August 13: Staged Reading: The Odd Couple The Odd Couple pairs Oscar Madison, slob extraordinaire, with the straight-laced Felix Ungar as both men cope with their respective divorces. Hilarity ensues as the new roommates discover their living styles are monumentally incompatible.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center. 1765 W Golf Course Rd, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815. For more information and tickets, please log on to: http://www.cdasummertheatre. com/.

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INCA After Dark Ever wanted to take a culinary school class without actually going to culinary school?

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he Inland Northwest Culinary Academy (INCA) at Spokane Community College (SCC) now offers non-credit classes evenings, weekends and the good-old summer-time. Called INCA After Dark, it launched in 2012, and social media is fanning the flame!

“No one in the region has a facility like we do,” says Patty Seebeck, INCA After Dark Program Coordinator. “It is the ultimate play-land for our chef educators and now the community!” Chef Curtis Smith, department chair of INCA says, “I knew that there was an interest and a market for public classes. I always wanted INCA to supply that need.”

Check out these class titles: Margaritaville Grill, Thai One on, Chop, Wok & Talk…do those tantalize the taste buds? Chef Laurie Faloon, chef educator for INCA After Dark draws rave reviews for her classes and often adds a second night due to popularity.

The Art of Butchery was offered to local farmers last fall by Chef Peter Tobin, INCA Chef Educator. He plans to repeat the class (pig) and add also Charcuterie 101 this fall.

Join in the fun…interactive courses for fledging to more accomplished cooks INCA After Dark welcomes guests with tasty hors d’oeuvres, and a glass of wine as guests slip on an apron. Then the interactive learning begins for two fun-filled hours. Cooking complete, everyone is invited to sit down, relax, and enjoy their culinary creations. Recipes and leftovers go home too.

See what interests ‘your inner chef’ on the INCA After Dark website at incaafterdark.scc. spokane.edu or visit Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for live action shots.

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Spokane tradition, Spokandy has been selling their original treat—the “Murphy”— since 1913 in downtown Spokane. This pioneering chocolatier has been producing varieties of delicious chocolates for over 100 years…a testament to their steadfast recipes and commitment to the finest pure chocolate and raw ingredients.

Chocolate Myracles is the namesake of South American-influenced master chocolatier, Julia Myracle, who creates handmade truffles and chocolate bars. The valley production facility is near Nodland Cellars, making chocolate and wine pairing oh-so-convenient.

Chocolate Apothecary is a chocoholic’s dream. Nestled in the historic Flour Mill, chocolate lovers can delight their senses with the rich aroma and taste of drinking chocolate. This chocolate cafe is an urban escape to chocolate bliss.

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt either.”

Charles M. Schultz Bloems has romance covered as a full service florist, chocolate shop, and designer card carrier. Located on the

second level of River Park Square, this delightful shop features a full line of Bloems and Moonstruck Chocolates. This charming, family-owned shop has been in business for 35 years.

Coeur d’Alene Chocolates is a familyowned and operated business whose goal is to provide you with the ultimate chocolate experience. Based out of Coeur d’Alene, the sweets company produces a wide range of truffles, buttercreams, turtles, caramels, solid chocolates, and nut chews to satisfy your gourmet sugar fix. A shop in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, keeps sweet-seekers happy.

—Laurie L. Ross

A Slice of Heaven

Cyrus O’Leary’s Pies

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o you have a pie-grandma? You know, the ones who can always be counted on to pull a freshly made pie from the oven when you stop by? Well, for those of us whose grandmas aren’t around (or never set foot in a kitchen) our region offers a just as good, if not better alternative: Cyrus O’Leary’s Pies. The pie company originally began as Cyrus O’Leary’s Restaurant in downtown Spokane in 1981. The pies baked and sold in the restaurant soon became legendary, eventually leading the restaurant to build a separate bakery just to meet the demand for their sweet treats. Today, fresh pies are prepared for nearby restaurants and grocery stores in Cyrus O’Leary’s substantial bakery in Airway Heights.

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For the filling, as much fruit as possible is picked from Northwest orchards. Other ingredients are sourced just as carefully. The chocolate cream pie features Ghirardelli Chocolate and the Kahlua cream pie uses actual Kahlua rather than a less expensive liqueur substitute. Eggs and whole milk give the cream fillings richness, while the flake in the crust comes from a high percentage of shortening in the dough.

While Cyrus O’Leary’s Pies operates as a state-of-the-art factory, the human element is not lost. Employees make each filling and mix the dough. Others fill the pies or run special dispensers to fill each crust. People move, stack, package, label and pack every pie. Although the factory isn’t filled with pie-grandmas, it is packed with hard-working employees, brimming with pride.

By using machinery in creative ways and by training the staff to be efficient with the manufacturing process, Cyrus O’Leary’s Pies has expanded from a local kitchen to offer from scratch pies to a regional and national market. They represent a great local success story and have most likely served as the “ghost baker” behind many a homemade claim.

Cyrus O’Leary’s Pies is located at 1528 South Hayford Road in Airway Heights. For more information, contact (509) 624-0708 or www.cyruspies.com

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ornings are rough! If you’ve ever rolled out of bed feeling like death warmed over, you know what we’re talking about. The bags under the eyes, the legs that feel like lead bricks, and the overall foggy fuzzy feeling in the head. So what compels locals to get up and get going early on a Saturday morning, sacrificing their weekend sleep-in? It is that sweetest morning delectable: the donut.

Zombies are everywhere these days. From the Walking Dead, on television, to Z Nation, which is filming its zombie-themed television show right here in Spokane, and it is now a theme that invades even our pastries. Dawn of the Donut is Spokane’s first (and we’re guessing not soon to be duplicated) Zombie themed donut shop. The Apple Fritter with Raspberry icing, known as Brains, kind of grosses us out to be honest - until that first bite. Once the sweet taste hits the lips, it is hard to be deterred by the ghoulish look and name. Just close your eyes and enjoy.

Less visually offensive, and actually quite endearing, are the Chocolate, Maple and Vanilla Bars shaped like Zombies. It’s fun when an eatery is able to incorporate a theme throughout all of their offerings, and Dawn of the Donut has done just that, from the name outside, to the offerings, including Corpse, El Diablo and CocoApocalypse. Hey, there’s got to be a reason to get up in the morning, even when you feel like a Zombie.

Other local donut must-haves: Donut Parade

Spokane’s anchor original when it comes to donuts.

Try: The Maple Bar. Yes, it’s a classic, and yes they have other over-the-top treats, but if you want the original and best donut in town, stick with this classic.

Krispy Crème

A national phenomenon for a reason. Remember, in the days before Spokane got a Krispy Crème, when people used to board airplanes in Seattle, carrying bring boxes of Krispy Crème donuts to bring home? We do! Though the craze has died down a bit, there’s a reason people love Krispy Kreme so much.

Try: Original Glazed. Just saying the name makes our mouth water.

Mike’s Old Fashioned Donuts

Taking quality to the next level, Mike’s Old Fashioned Donuts doesn’t go the mass-produced donut route. They make their donuts in stages, to ensure freshness. This means you don’t have to get there right at opening. Don’t wait too long, though, they close at noon.

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Good Health and Sustainability… Delivered!

Fruit and vegetable delivery services offer customization and convenience for Spokane residents.

“Eat your veggies. ”

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our grandmother’s admonition rings truer today than it ever has. With our modern supermarkets bulging with processed, sugar-heavy and chemically-laden food items, it is imperative that you have access to fresh produce.

Embracing a broad view of “community supported agriculture” (CSA), a handful of owner-operated small businesses are nurturing direct relationships with farmers while offering the convenience of home delivery to residents living in the greater Spokane area.

These innovative delivery companies make healthy choices easy and practically guaranteed, while maintaining the same freshness one would achieve by growing produce in your own garden or making the rounds at local farmers’ markets.

Josh and Marisa Horsley, owners of the specialty fruit delivery business, Follow the Harvest, have a penchant for unwavering quality and above-and-beyond customer service. “I grew up on an orchard and I know first-hand that a freshlypicked apple is supposed to make an unmistakable ‘pop’ when you bite into it,” says Josh, the founder of the family-run operation based in the Yakima Valley, but which has a strong delivery presence in the Spokane area. “This type of freshness is what we guarantee our customers.”

Follow the Harvest fills a niche left open by more traditional CSA programs by offering exclusive weekly deliveries of a single variety of fruit at its peak ripening. As with the majority of these specialized produce delivery companies, the Horsley’s do everything themselves, “from the field-packing and sorting, to the route planning, home delivery and communications,” says Josh. “We source only from small farmers selling the best produce we can get our hands on— we call it the ‘Family Farm Promise.’”

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Garden Delivered,

gardendeliveredspokane.com Organic and/or safe-local fruit and vegetables, glutenfree breads, milk, eggs; year-round, weekly deliveries of mixed produce. Based in Central Spokane; delivers to greater Spokane area.

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Garden Delivered, a similar delivery business based in Spokane, offers their members a produce variety box that includes a mix of certified organic and “local safe” (trusted farms that follow organic methods) vegetables and fruit, delivered year round, on a weekly or as-needed basis. “It’s of paramount importance that we are feeding our community well,” says Ali Busby, owner of Garden Delivered.

“That means taking care of small, local farmers while providing customers with a reliable and sustainable source of nutrition.”

By cutting out the middle men, these companies effectively shorten the time it takes for the produce to go from the orchard or farm to the consumers’ hands, while allowing them to offer farmers a fairer price for their goods.

“It’s a win-win,” says Horsley.

Garden Delivered also has a storefront on Division Street, which offers an array of gluten-free, nonGMO, local and organic products from their bakery, Gluten Busters, as well as pastured, local eggs and raw milk— all of which can be added on to a delivery order. Busby encourages customers to “stop by and purchase a produce box” to see if the service is a good fit for them before signing up for weekly deliveries.

A drawback to be considered is “veggie guilt” over spoilage when customers don’t use the produce delivered. To combat this, recipes are included in the boxes or posted online.

Freshly Delivered encloses a newsletter with each delivery that highlights local farming news, nutrition tips and recipes utilizing that week’s assortment of produce. Follow the Harvest sends a weekly email letting customers know what’s in their box, how to care for the fruit, available add-ons, recipes and updates.

“Many of our customers cherish the element of surprise that comes with our service,” says Busby. “For kids, opening the box each week is like Christmas. This enthusiasm is exactly what we want to promote— it’s an opportunity to take joy in the abundance of the seasons.”

Whether you pick-it-yourself in the fields of Green Bluff or sign up for a regular delivery of fresh, local fruits and vegetables, you are sure to make your grandmother (and your doctor) very happy. ­— Katie Collings Nichol

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Food on the Move

Mobile Menus Are Here to Stay

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growing food truck culture is a sign of economic vigor,” says Joile Forral, the president of the Greater Spokane Food Truck Association (GSFTA) and co-owner of a Couple of Chefs, a catering and food truck business. “And besides, they’re a whole lot of fun!”

Joile and Allen Skelton started their food truck operation in 2012 as a side project to their catering business, to supplement their weekly income. “Making the city ‘food truck-friendly’ is way for us to share our passion with the community,” adds Joile.

The rise in street food vendors is undoubtedly a boon for the Inland Northwest’s cultural vibrancy and creative energy. Food trucks bring new business to areas that might otherwise be devoid of foot traffic and encourage entrepreneurs with little capital to test their innovative chops.

As with most really fun things, legitimizing food truck culture calls for rules and regulations. It is encouraging to note that the city has been working with a group of local food truck owners and chefs who collectively formed the Greater Spokane Food Truck Association (GSFTA) earlier this year in order to strengthen their voice and participate in the negotiation process over proposed laws. As of this writing, a requirement that owners of established restaurants approve trucks parked within 50 feet of their doors was under contention.

The GSFTA countered with a proposal to designate the curb spaces where food trucks can park, much like what Seattle has settled upon.

Legal kerfuffle aside, summer is already upon us. Balmy nights, music festivals and

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of course, a plethora of outdoor culinary happenings will effectively christen food trucks as valuable dining options. And what a better way to feed droves of roaming, hungry people enjoying the sunshine?

A highlight of the season is the First Annual Food Truck Palooza happening in the parking lot of Luigi’s Italian Restaurant on Sunday, July 20. The region’s most popular food trucks will gather for a day filled with local music, beer garden-lounging, family activities and, of course, a celebration of mobile menus. Visitors will be able to cast their vote for their favorite vendor in the “Truckster Awards” while sampling a variety of savory dishes, desserts, coffee and slushies. The event is sponsored by Larry H. Miller Toyota and will feature almost every food truck that has roamed the Inland Northwest, including King of Tacos (voted Best Food Truck of 2013 by CityVoter), The Bistro Box, Norma Jeane’s, Toby’s BBQ, Love @First Bite, Tacos Camargo, 3 Ninjas, Couple of Chefs, Dawn of the Donut, The Jamaican Jerk Pan and others.

A sense of teamwork abides among street-foodies. “We are always helping each other,” says Steve Kitchens, one of the three chefs behind 3 Ninjas. “Joile from a Couple of Chefs has spear-headed the political side, while Barb from the Bistro Box is always willing to offer advice or lend a hand.”

Those three chefs, alone, have over 40-years-experience in the food industry, yet are fledging food truck-ers, only just incorporating in the fall of 2013. “We drove to Portland to pick up our custom trailer and the truck broke down on the way back,” says Steve. As difficult as it is to start a new business, and despite their

initial mechanical hiccup, 3 Ninjas has been thriving in the burgeoning street-food market.

“We couldn’t be happier with what we are accomplishing,” he says. “We work sun up to sundown. It’s a grind, but it’s worth it.”

Indeed, the 3 Ninjas (also comprised of Spokane natives, Tyman Hoffmann and Michael Anderson) prep three times a day in order to keep ingredients as fresh as possible. “We make our own seasonings and use chipotle tortilla scraps to create signature chips,” says Tyman.

“We even started out making our own tortillas, which was a bit overly ambitious.

Since then, we’ve partnered with localtortilla expert, De Leon Foods,” says Hoffman. The three business partners keep their menu simple by perfecting their most requested items: the Mahi-Mahi, Huevos Rancheros, Steak and Thai Lemongrass— all creative tacos with an American-culinary twist. “We keep it small, but we do it well,” says Steve.

If the chefs of 3 Ninjas weren’t busy enough, they are slated for a non-stop summer. Along with Food Truck Palooza, they will be featured at the Gatsby-themed, Hot Summer Nights, an annual outdoor party hosted by Bozzi Media (publisher of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living) held at Arbor Crest Winery on Friday, July 25th.

Music by Rare Earth’s Peter Rivera and a scavenger hunt by Tracy Jeweler’s will round out the celebration of street food, which also includes Tacos El Sol, Hot Dogs Bubba and Veraci Pizza (a soon-to-be brick and mortar restaurant in Kendall Yards, as well).

Food trucks fill a niche left open by traditional restaurants that neither fast food nor grocery stores can fill. The food is generally cooked to order, but quickly.

Operations are run on a small scale, capitalizing on local suppliers. “We are a small, family-run business offering fresh and healthy food,” says Sabrina Sorger, co-owner of the Jamaican Jerk Pan. “It’s a better option than a drive-thru or even a fast-casual restaurant for many families.”

The process of interacting with the chef and fellow patrons allows customers to feel connected to the business, encouraging a sense of community. Popular street food vendors eventually amass a “following”— dedicated fans and loyal customers, much like the one surrounding the Jamaican Jerk Pan’s head chef, Roian Doctor.

Affectionately called “Doc” by his devotees, Sabrina’s husband learned to cook in his native Jamaica. “I love watching people smile when they taste our chicken,” says Doc in a thick, rolling accent. “The look on their face tells me they have never tasted anything like it before.” And for most locals, they probably haven’t— all of Doc’s recipes have been passed down by his family using traditional methods and ingredients. “We special order all of our dry seasonings from Doc’s hometown of Savanna-La-Mar in Jamaica,” says Sabrina.

Jamaican Jerk Pan is well known for their hearty plates of chicken or pork drizzled

with jerk sauce accompanied by “rice and peas” (white rice soaked in coconut milk and black beans) and a cabbage salad with citrus dressing. Jerk or curry tofu is offered as a vegan option along the sides, as well as “festivals,” a savory, hand-rolled bread.

“Perceptions are changing about food trucks,” says Sabrina, “and I think that is a great thing.”

It’s safe to say that Spokane was a little late to the food truck party. As with many trends, our community prefers to weigh the pros and cons before cautiously dipping our urban toe into the waters of something “all-the-rage.”

But as many taco-seeking Spokanites can attest, better late than never!

How to Find a Local Food Truck Follow their whereabouts on Twitter and Facebook for times and locations. Many trucks have set daily or weekly times and locations (for example, the Jamaican Jerk Pan can be found at the corner of 4th and Cannon unless otherwise posted).

Log onto RoamingHunger.com, a website that tracks street food in cities across the U.S. using real-time tweets and calendars.

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Visit a farmers’ market, brewery or winery that partners with local food trucks. A few ideas: South Perry Thursday Market, Ramblin’ Road Brewery, or Perry Street Brewing Company.

Attend one of the many food and music festivals happening this summer. Here is a list of upcoming events with food trucks in Spokane: First Fridays, monthly Downtown Spokane Food Truck Rally, downtownspokanepartnership.org

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July 20 NW Food Truck Palooza in downtown Spokane, nwfoodtruckpalooza.com July 25 Hot Summer Nights at Arbor Crest, bozzimedia.com July, Saturday & Sundays Northwest Renaissance Festival in Nine Mile Falls, nwrf.net August 3 New Old Time Chautauqua Tour in Spokane, chautauqua.org August 8-10 Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival in Medical Lake, bluewatersbluegrass.org August 27-September 1 35 Annual Pig Out in the Park in Riverfront Park, spokanepigout.com th

October, ongoing Fall Festivities on Green Bluff, various locations For more information or tickets for the First Annual Food Truck Palooza in downtown Spokane, please visit nwfoodtruckpalooza.com or contact Chris Leinweber at chrisl@kxly.com or (509) 990-6088.

For more information or tickets for Hot Summer Nights, please visit the Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living Facebook page.

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don’t like the spotlight,” says Chef Connor.

He looks down at his hands and then back up, assuredly, “I truly believe that actions speak louder than words.”

Indeed, the award-winning chef is as selfeffacing as he is wise. With no observable ego, and a sense of self-awareness beyond his years, he is the poster child for the “antichef”— the guy who rises to significance without wielding a machete-like personality or throwing onions at the staff.

Despite his subdued demeanor, the culinary talent of Wild Sage’s executive chef, Charlie Connor, rings loud and clear. The bistro is lauded year-after-year as being the top restaurant in the region, thanks in no small part to Connor’s leadership and his ability to balance “edginess and creativity with tradition”— impeccably executed no less. We sat down with the strapping Spokane-native, hoping to get a glimpse of his inner workings.

BORN: 1980, in Spokane, Washington.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: “I started out as a minion in the food service industry at age 16, working my way through fast food, pizza and fast-casual restaurants. I joined the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy at age 20 and quickly realized that I had the work ethic and basic kitchen knowledge to make it to the next level. In the 14 years that followed, I have cooked under some talented mentors at Beverly’s, Max’s at Mirabeau Park, Luna and Ambrosia, to name a few. I finally landed at Wild Sage in 2008 and have been here for six years, as of last month.”

HIS “AHA!” MOMENT: “I was a young lead line-cook at a local bar and grill. All of a sudden, I just got angry. It hit me that I wasn’t being challenged enough; that it was time for me to move on and learn more. It was a moment of self-realization— if I didn’t push myself to learn more and move forward with my career goals, I was going to become bored and resentful.”

MOST BELOVED KITCHEN TOOL: Shun Classic 10-in Chef’s Knife RECENT AWARDS: Urban Spoon 2013 Most Popular Restaurant – Top 200 in the Nation; 2013 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence; Local Eats 2013 Best American Traditional and Best Contemporary.

THOUGHTS ON LOCAL FOOD SCENE: “It is successful and growing. We embrace the competition around us, which creates great synergy…we are all doing great things and it’s amazing! I would like to see that the community stays engaged with the local food scene, too.

When people think about dining out, I want them to feel connected to the heart of Spokane.

My ultimate vision is to see less national chains and more local restaurants staying business in order to keep the investment in our city and in the people living here.”

AFTER-HOURS HANG OUT: “I’m a homebody. My couch is pretty chill.”

QUINTESSENTIAL DISH: “Oh man, too many answers for this one…on my mind right now is the ripest, fruitiest heirloom tomato salad with some fresh burrata cheese. Sometimes less is better.”

WHEN HE’S NOT IN THE KITCHEN: “I’m spending time with family and loved ones. Also, barbeques and eating someone else’s food!”

GLUTEN-FREEDOM: “I’ve been gluten-free since a very young age. It’s nice to see that it has become more widespread the past few years— it really makes sense. At Wild Sage, we really embrace this food trend. We pride ourselves in having innovative gluten-free options like house-baked gluten free breads and desserts, as well as a separate, well-crafted dinner menu, everything free of wheat and gluten. If you’re concerned about eating out GF, rest assured— we have the knowledge and experience to not only accommodate you, but to treat you well.”

MUCH-LOVED CHILDHOOD FOOD: “Dutch babies. My grandparents would make them for breakfast every so often— it’s a love-through-food memory…”

BEST THING ABOUT SPOKANE: “It’s not too big, not too small. And the outdoors!! Enjoying nature, fishing and the bounty of the beautiful northwest, just a short drive in any direction.”

—Katie Collings Nichol

You can visit Chef Connor at Wild Sage Bistro located at 916 W Second Ave. Dinner is served seven nights a week, opening at 4 p.m. (509) 456-7575,www.wildsagebistro.com

Honey, I’m Home

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ou don’t have to go far and wide to find good honey.

Local beekeepers are hosting hives right here in our own backyard.

Amazingly, not a lot of space or experience is needed to keep bees.

Dave Holloway, a Certified Financial Planner in Spokane, has been an amateur beekeeper for eight years. A relative found a beehive at an estate sale and purchased it for him, knowing his love of honey. Aside from making sure the bees have enough food (honey) to get them through the winter, adding new bees in the spring and harvest in the fall (arguably the best part), the workload for a beekeeper is not strenuous.

Holloway likens his hive to a welloiled machine: “Nothing compares to the efficiency of a healthy beehive.

Everyone has a job, energy is stored and used wisely— the temperature is even regulated.” And as long as you have an area without high people or pet traffic, even the average backyard could play host to a hive. (Note: be sure to check on zoning regulations for your area before you take the plunge).

If you’ve only tasted honey from a grocery store, it’s time to treat yourself to the diverse and delicious world of Inland Northwest honey, filled with the flavors of our region. Because the bees can only go so far, local honey is truly local. The difference in taste is born out of what the bees can find near them to feed on. “It’s all about what the bees are using for their food supply,” says Holloway. “We have an alfalfa field next door. The early honey from this field is my favorite.”

Honey is packed with health benefits as well. Allergists and doctors have long known that seasonal allergy sufferers can benefit from eating honey specific to their locale. The pollens in the honey processed by the bees help you to sneeze less, albeit in a delicious way. Honey also contains flavenoids and phenolic acids which act as antioxidants, helping to eliminate free radicals. Who knew that health could be so sweet?

Local honey is delicious honey! If you’re interested in finding and purchasing local honey, keeping bees or continuing your education regarding this topic, please visit www.inlandbeemail.com for more information.

— by Cara Strickland

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by Katie Collings Nichol

An Immoveable Feast

Wandering Table

by Katie Collings Nichol photography by Green Gables Photography

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What’s this, you say?

The Wandering Table no longer…wanders?

ou heard right. The brainchild of chef superstar and Spokane native Adam Hegsted opened his trademark restaurant earlier this spring in burgeoning Kendall Yards, the swiftly developing area just northwest of downtown Spokane. Hegsted’s original culinary experience of the same name was defined as a gypsy-like dinner party for a gathering of exclusive strangers. Shrouded in mystery, guests simply signed onto the waiting list and showed up to the specified locale— at which was revealed a traditional three-course meal or a twelve-course gastronomical expedition.

Hegsted and his brother Ryan Stoy embarked on this side project in 2009 while he was executive chef at the Coeur d’Alene Casino and Stoy was executive chef of Downriver Grill. For Hegsted, previous experience included humble beginnings as a dishwasher at Marie Calendar’s in Spokane Valley, culinary arts training at the 164

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www.mainsushi.com

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

Spokane's Premier Caterer for over 20 years!

Inland Northwest Culinary Academy (INCA) and the Art Institute of Seattle, and tenure at Cedars at Black Rock and Brix. A culminating achievement came in 2012 in the form of an invitation to cook at the world-renowned James Beard House in Greenwich Village, New York City.

Earlier this year, Hegsted also opened the Yards Bruncheon adjacent to the new Wandering Table, as well as Eat Good, a cafeteria-style eatery in Liberty Lake serving breakfast and lunch.

If you were wondering how this business owner-slash- master chef keeps his toast and tapas straight, you might want to ask the Spokane native yourself…just steer yourself to any one of his three kitchens. For him, however, the Wandering Table epitomizes his philosophy on food and life: simple, local and meant to be shared. He is often quoted that his flagship restaurant offers “tradition…but with a twist.”

My guests and I moseyed up to the Wandering Table on a Saturday night.

Our server was a loquacious fellow, eager to take our orders. For drinks, my guests ordered a glass of wine ($8) and a cocktail called the Garland ($8) from a selection of “libations...old and new,” many of which featured rye-forward whiskey. I decided to be adventurous and go with the “You Choose the Price!” wine flight (between $12 and $35). This option is also offered for the entire meal ($15-$65), a reemerging trend among restaurants pioneered by Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul Kitchen on the Jersey Shore that has proffered its “pay-what-you-can” philosophy since 2011.

For food, we decided to start with the Serrano Pepper Chips ($5) from “Tastes & Bites,” as well as the Bruleed Tuna Albacore ($7), the Garden ($7), and the Shaved Beet ($7) from the “Cold Bar.” Our drinks and all four starters arrived simultaneously and within about two minutes of placing our orders. I can’t be certain, but we must have appeared famished!

The multitude of small plates, cutlery and mini wine carafes teetered perilously on our high-top, but we dove in nonetheless.

(Note: request a low-top table when making a reservation if this sounds like something that would hinder your experience.)

The most artful and peculiar item was the Garden ($7): a selection of thinly sliced and spiraled spring vegetables including cucumbers, peas and asparagus arranged on a mound of spicy, tzatziki-garlic ricotta “dressing,” and finished with herbs and a

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dusting of crispy rye crumbs as the “dirt.” The veggies were beautifully wrought, crunchy and fresh and the dirt a fun, surprising element— a signature of Hegsted’s.

The Shaved Beet ($7) was equally beautiful (especially for the price) with even stronger associations with what you would expect from traditional “farm to table.” Paper thin slices of raw beet layered with crunchy pear and Manchego Curado, a bright, hard and salty cheese that coupled well with the bitterness of the vegetable and sweetness of the local fruit. The salad was finished with blackberries, slivered almonds and local honey.

The Serrano Pepper Chips ($5) were a bit of a disappointment as we were expecting actual peppers as chips; however, the housemade potato chips along with a side of peppers, cilantro and a creamy dipping sauce were tasty, too. The Bruleed Albacore Tuna ($7) featured strips of raw fish on a bed of popped rice, sprinkled seaweed, sesame seeds and a dash of soy sauce. The flavor was strong and good; however, the fish had a distinct grainy texture. The popped rice was a nice touch, which gave the dish a subtle crispiness.

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in your mouth after the first few bites. The presentation was straightforward with a bit of an Asian flair— a setting of steamed white sticky rice, cool marinated cucumber salad and a soft-poached egg was nicely balanced.

The oozing yolk countered the tanginess of the salad, while adding a pop of color to the hearty entrée.

Like an old friend, the Wood Fire Roasted Chicken ($15) did not disappoint. The applewood (sourced locally, of course) used to roast the half-chicken in one of the kitchen’s state of the art wood-fired ovens lent it a sweet, barbeque flavor. The chicken was served with very mild roasted potatoes drizzled with handpicked, Oregon Truffle Oil. Before we knew it, we found ourselves at dessert. We selected the Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding ($6), the Wood Fired Apple Pie ($5) and the Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie ($5). All three desserts were similar in presentation, ingredients and texture and were served a la mode. This was not surprising considering the fair prices. What was surprising was that each dish was served with a different variation of “vanilla,” all made in-house. The sour cream ice cream accompanying the apple pie was rich with a touch of tang— a favorite of the table— followed by a similarly flavored cream cheese ice cream with the cinnamon roll, and an interesting toasted milk sorbet with the cookie.

Given Hegsted’s impressive culinary track record and community support, I think great things will be coming out of this kitchen. In the words of J. R. R. Tolkein, “Not all those who wander are lost.”

The Wandering Table is located at 1242 W. Summit Pkwy in Kendall Yards. Open Tuesday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Sunday and Monday, 4 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Outdoor seating, full bar and late night food. thewanderingtable.com, (509) 443-4410

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NUDO

Noodling Around

becomes Nudo-ing Around

by Sheri Boggs Rick Singer Photography

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pokane has a new ramen joint and I couldn’t be more excited.

Wait, hold up… ramen? Yes, ramen. It’s totally a thing in bigger cities— big steaming bowls of umami flavor artfully constructed with various noodle accoutrements: egg, pork, chicken, bean sprouts and shredded carrot. Having lived on the west side of the state for seven years, I’d developed a bit of a noodle habit. But now I can fulfill my noodle-and-chopstick daydreams without driving across the state.

Owners Josh and Jingou Hissong aren’t just experienced travelers who know an authentic bowl of noodles when they see one, but Josh also is co-owner of the architecture firm HDG, which is apparent when experiencing Nudo’s interior. The dining space is sleek and modern, predominated by grays and whites with lighting fixtures shaped like inverted noodle bowls and a glass entry that lifts open. The walls are Roy Lichtensteinmeets-Japanese pop culture, including a maneki neko “lucky” cat with its paw raised, insisting, “I want that right ‘meow’” and a classic Lichtenstein heroine weeping for joy at the magnificent sight of their signature creation, the Ramen Burger. The staff wears

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matching t-shirts that say “NOM NOM,” and, like the restaurant’s name, such details are witty and entertaining, setting the perfect note of good-natured cool.

The cocktail menu lists regional wine, a carefully curated beer selection and an impressive range of sake. We liked the Geisha ($9), a refreshing mix of cucumber, mint, lime juice, simple syrup and gin. The Spicy Basil Mojito ($9) delivered exactly as promised: muddled basil and rum spiked with the one-two punch of jalapeno and lime. The Ginger Martini ($8) was a zingy take on a favorite standard, and the Strawberry Basil Soda ($5) was a nice, non-boozy drink that’s not overly sweet.

For appetizers, we ordered the Grilled Miso Chilean Sea Bass ($12), Edamame ($4), Crisp Salt and Pepper Basil Chicken ($7) and the Sunomono ($4). The Edamame was nothing surprising— just delicious tender pods of steamed soybeans with a bit of salt. The Sunomono was paper-thin slices of cucumber marinated in a light, sweetand-sour dressing with sesame seeds. The sea bass was the highlight of the evening— wonderfully mild chunks of white fish in a miso sauce that thoroughly embodied the

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satisfying “fifth flavor” of umami.

The chicken was proclaimed by one member of our party to be like “miniature fried chicken,” but soooo much tastier, with little ribbons of basil and a confident application of good old salt-and-pepper. Both the sea bass and chicken could easily be eaten on their own as a light entree.

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barbecue pork, hard-boiled egg, corn, braised bamboo shoots and seaweed in a slow-boiled pork bone broth. It was a solid bowl that offered perhaps more comfort than fireworks, but comfort is often exactly what one wants from noodles. The Tan Tan Man Bowl ($9) delivered minced chicken, ground peanuts, cilantro and bean sprouts in a spicy sesame paste broth. It was as spicy as the menu said it would be, and even our most heat-seasoned eater found it almost too much. My Spicy Seafood Bowl ($14) was similarly hot, and we were divided on the balance of heat-to-acid. I loved

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the complexity of the lemongrass and detected lime as well in my super spicy broth, but another member of our party felt the sour wasn’t pronounced enough. We could all agree on the generosity of the seafood, however: delectable scallops and shrimp wherein freshness shone through the strongly zesty broth. And of course we all had to sample the Ramen Cheese Burger ($11), a fresh-ground beef patty topped with arugula and tonkatsu sauce between two homemade rounds of “ramen bun” with a side of edamame. It was a bit of a mess to eat, but its rich flavor made it worth every bite.

It bears mentioning that Nudo has good options for vegans and vegetarians, including the Vegetable Bowl ($9), a mix of dark green noodles, tomato, cabbage, carrot, broccoli and onion. Our vegan taster enjoyed the bowl and would have welcomed even more ginger in an already tasty broth. It’s also worth noting that while the bowls are plenty filling, customers can order little skewers of things to drop into your broth, including asparagus ($2), shishito peppers ($2), sweet sticky rice cake ($2) and bacon scallops ($4).

We dined early in the evening with some friends and their 15-month-old. Nudo capably accommodated our younger set—they even have a ramen and soda option for kids—without sacrificing any of its urban cool.

With its well-selected drinks menu and late hours, Nudo is also well set for lingering dates and aprèsevent noshing. The service was excellent— not too attentive but neither too aloof; just friendly, focused ultra-competent servers. Nudo is a fantastic addition to downtown Spokane— both a delicious noodle haven for locals and an exciting example of the creative and vibrant city Spokane is on its way of becoming.

Nudo Ramen House is located at 818 West Sprague. Open Monday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to close. (509) 2905763, nudoramen.com.

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oing weekly menus may seem like an archaic scene straight out of Leave it to Beaver.

Can’t you just picture June, in her pearls, heels and beautiful dress, sitting with perfect posture as she contemplates what wholesome nourishing meals to feed to Ward, Wally and the Beav? Fast forward to today, and we’re busier than ever, meaning menu planning truly is a blast from the past, and eating out is a more common route. With so many great restaurants in our city, eating out is a treat. So, though you may not be planning your exact menus like June, it never hurts to have a plan of where to go and what to try. Dig into our Restaurant Menu Guide, with some of our favorite restaurants, and plan where you want to eat.

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Pastry and More www.pastryandmore.com

The Award Winning Bakery that thinks outside the Cake Box! We are dedicated in providing one of a kind service.

We strive to be different and creative. We welcome your ideas and want to help you make them come true.

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Two Locations: 411 W. Haycraft Ave on HWY 95, CDA, ID 83815 | NEW!!! 2133 N. Main St. at RIVERSTONE, CDA, ID 83814

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

Open Mon-Sat 11am-8pm NE Corner Tapio Office Center Brown Flag Building | 104 S. Freya

Hours: Mon- Fri 7am-3pm

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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.

Sandwiches - Organic Espresso - Soup - Wraps - Pastries and more!

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!

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Europa

Restaurant & Bakery

125 S. Wall St., Spokane, WA 99201 | (509) 455-4051

Unique and savory Asian dishes prepared on the spot with the freshest ingredients!

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German Potato Pancakes | Swedish Crepes | Stuffed French Toast | Aebelskivers | Dutch Babies Hungarian Goulash | Homemade Cinnamon Rolls | Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Homemade Soups and Bread | Sandwiches and Wraps | Espresso and Juice Bar

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DINING GUIDE Suggestions for Dining Guide additions or corrections can be sent to katie@spokanecda.com.

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 (509-443-1632) and 1220 West Francis (509-413-2029). www.eataloha.com $-$$ Bangkok Thai. Thai. A relative newcomer to Spokane, Bangkok Thai took over the 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/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. www.spokanebangkokthai.com. $$

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Categories: Asian and Indian, Barbecue, Bistros, Breakfast and Lunch Specialties, Burgers, Casual Dining, Fine Dining, Italian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern, Mexican, Pizza, Pub Fare, Seafood, Steak Houses, Other

Gordy’s Sichuan Café. Provincial Chinese. This intimate bistro with a creative menu is a temple to the Sichuan cuisine of southwest China.

Chef Gordon Crafts and his team serve up dishes laced with ginger, garlic, chiles, and the lemony Sichuan “pepper” that sets your tongue buzzing. Open since 1997, Gordy’s is a wonderful exception to mediocre and standardized American Chinese food. Heavenly dumplings, searing chile basil soup, and the best Lemon Chicken around are only the beginning. Open Tues-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 4-9pm. 501 E 30th Ave in Spokane. (509) 747-1170. $$ Sushi.com. Japanese. We still think the name is about as cheesy as you can get for a sushi bar and Japanese restaurant, but the food transcends the curious dot.com label over the door. Sit at the sushi bar and enjoy what is fresh or take a table and explore the menu that also includes plenty of excellent options if raw fish still makes you nervous. Some of our favorites are the super white tuna and the house tempura. 11 am – 9:30pm. weekdays. Noon – 9pm Sat. Noon – 8pm Sun. 430 West Main, Spokane. (509) 8380630. $-$$$ Sushi I. Japanese. Reviewed October 2012. This strip mall storefront on Spokane’s South Hill is home to some of the best sushi in the region as

well as authentic bowls of ramen and teriyaki on sizzling cast iron platters. The lightly battered tempura is perfect and the house keeps a collection of great sakes. It is worth becoming a regular since some of the best sushi is off menu.

11 – 9 Mon – Thu, 11 – 10 Fri, 12 – 10 Sat, 4 – 9, Sun. 4314 South Regal in Spokane. (509) 7037053. www.spokanesushii.com. $-$$$ Sushi Maru. Japanese. A hip conveyor belt sushi spot in the heart of the downtown Riverpark Square mall in Spokane, Sushi Maru is the perfect place for a quick, healthy, and entertaining meal before or after a movie. The $3.75 Tuna Poki Salad is a steal and the off-menu mochi balls are a must. There are plenty of fully cooked rolls and other items like Orange Chicken on the fun visual menu if raw fish makes you nervous. Open at 11 am during the week. Closes at 9:30 Mon – Thur. 10 p.m. Fri – Sat and 8 p.m.

Sunday. 808 West Main Avenue in Spokane.

(509) 455-3900. www.sushimaruspokane.com. $-$$ Sushi Yama. Japanese and Korean. After years developing a cult following in Airway Heights and serving up some of the best sushi in the region, Charlie Yamamoto has opened a second location on 3rd Avenue in downtown Spokane.

The space works as an Asian restaurant with

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dining guide july - August touches of the truck stop vibe remaining from its Arctic Circle days. Most of the menu will be familiar to Charlie’s West Plains clientele. Try one of his fine sports-theme rolls that anchor the sushi side of the menu. Bento boxes and classic Korean dishes are also served up with relish. 11 – 10 Thu-Sat. 11 – 9 Sun – Tue. Closed Wed. 1321 West 3rd Avenue in Spokane. (509) 624-5553. $-$$$ 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

Toro Sushi. Reviewed December 2013/January 2014. A good place for seasoned sushi people and those just learning to love the experience to eat together happily. Try the Bunny Roll, or a classic Rainbow Roll. Open Monday-Saturday 11am-2pm and 4:30-10pm. 328 N Sullivan Rd #5 in Spokane Valley. (509) 703-7029. $-$$.

BARBECUE O’Doherty’s Irish Pub and BBQ Catering Company. See the entry under Pub Fare.

Red Lion BBQ and Pub. For about 20 years, whether it was in the old rhythm and blues,

Chocolate Pot de Creme for dessert. Open Tues-Sun 11am-9pm. 3315 W Northwest Blvd in Spokane. www.downrivergrillspokane.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. www.herbalessencecafe. com. Lunch $-$$, dinner $$-$$$ Picabu Bistro. Picabu Neighborhood Bistro offers fun, stylish, casual dining in Spokane’s lower South Hill neighborhood. The menu is creative and diverse, alternating modern favorites such as Shrimp Phad Thai or Cilantro Hummus with never-out-of-style burgers and seafood. Handmade Chicken Potstickers with ginger, cilantro, and corn are a signature dish and the singular Fire Pasta has become a weekly addiction for many. The children’s menu is a big hit with families. 901 W 14th Ave. (509) 624-2464. www.picabu-bistro.com. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $$ Scratch. This energetic, hip restaurant in downtown Spokane (with another location in Coeur d’Alene) 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 4p.m.-2am. (509) 456-5656. www.scratchspokane.com. $$-$$$

lunch buffet during the week. Try Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Curry, or Vegetarian Samasa.

Mon-Thur 11-9:30, Fri and Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9.

3110 N Division in Spokane. (509) 327-7313. $-$$ Thai Bamboo. Each of the four regional Thai Bamboo locations offers a massive Southeast Asian menu in settings designed to transport you across the Pacific. Inside each restaurant you’ll find Thai stone and wood carvings, water fountains, Thai music and the namesake bamboo décor. Thai Bamboo keeps racking up #1 Best Thai votes in reader polls and both the newest location on North Division and the CDA restaurant feature a Tiki-Beach styled lounge and a striking sky ceilings in the main dining rooms. Think Vegas with phad thai. Open 7 days per week with delivery available. www. thaibamboorestaurant.com. $-$$ Top of India. Reviewed February 2013. A great hidden gem serving up wonderful northern Indian dishes in a surprisingly chic space tucked into a tiny East Sprague house. Owner and chef Manjit Kaur brings the specialties she learned to cook on the family farm in the the Jalandhar district of Punjab to the Northwest. Don’t miss the garlic naan or the Chicken Tikka Masala, but order just about anything and expect it to be quite good. There is also a lunch buffet for $9.99. Open daily from 11 am – 9:30 p.m. 928 S. Perry Street in Spokane. 11114 E Sprague Ave in Spokane Valley. (509) 927-0500. www. thetopofindia.com. $-$$.

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peanut-shells-on-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 falling-off-thebones 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-10p.m., Fri & Sat 11am-1am. (Sunday breakfast buffet 9am-noon during football season.) (509) 835LION (5466). www.redlionbarbeque.com. $-$$

BISTROS 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 mapleglazed 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. $-$$$.

Downriver Grill. Innovative, local and seasonal cuisine in a sleek, modern space with dishes at various price-points to suit every diner. Try the Chipotle BBQ burger for a flavor-packed lunch or the Lemon Thyme Grilled Salmon for a leisurely dinner. Either way, you’ll want to sample the

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 p.m. with seating in the bar until midnight.

209 Lakeside Avenue in Coeur d’Alene. (208) 6648008. www.seasonsofcda.com $-$$$ Wild Sage. Tucked into a classic 1911 brick building on 2nd and Lincoln, Wild Sage offers an intimate dining setting and memorable food with real flair. The atmosphere combines class and warmth. Executive Chef Charlie Connor presents regionally influenced Northwest cuisine using only the finest locally sourced products. Try the Yukon Taquitos, the Crisp Bacon & Blue salad or the Cioppino. Be sure to finish with a slice of the “Soon to be Famous” Coconut Cream layer cake with lilikoi sauce. This award-winning bistro is known for it’s in-house bakery and an amazing array of gluten free options. Also make a point to order something from their “scratch bar”, either with or without alcohol. They use only fresh juices and house infused flavored liquors.

Dinner seven nights a week, opening at 4 p.m..

916 W Second Ave in Spokane. (509) 456-7575. www.wildsagebistro.com. $$-$$$

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SPECIALTIES Frank’s Diner. Frank’s has become a Spokane landmark in just over a decade. Both early 1900’s-vintage rail cars were originally obtained by the Knight brothers, Frank and Jack, during the depression, and each converted them to diners in Seattle and Spokane, respectively. Larry Brown, of Onion Bar and Grill fame, acquired the Seattle diner in 1991 and moved it to its present location, meticulously restored by well-know local restaurant restoration artisan, Pat Jeppeson. Frank’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, available all day, has all the classics. Among our favorites are the openface turkey, roast beef and mushroom sandwiches, chicken pot pie, Joe’s Special (the venerable scramble of eggs, ground beef, spinach, onions and parmesan), and, of course, the don’t-miss-atbreakfast hash browns and silver pancakes. 1516 W. 2nd. Seven days 6-8p.m.. (509) 747-8798. 10929 N. Newport Highway, Sun-Thurs 6am-8p.m., FriSat 6am-9p.m.. (509) 465-2464. www.franksdiners. com. $

CASUAL DINING 315 Martinis and Tapas. Reviewed February 2012.

Located within the historic Greenbriar Inn in Coeur d’Alene, this restaurant specializes in small plates with a global focus and well-crafted cocktails.

Come sit in the intimate martini bar for happy hour beginning at 3:15 and enjoy drink and tapas specials, or share small plates or entrees along with live music on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights in the main dining room beginning at 6:00 p.m.. Expect good service, great atmosphere and an experience you won’t soon forget. Tues - Sun from 3:15 to close. 315 Wallace Ave in Coeur d’Alene.

(208) 667-9660. www.315martinisandtapas.com. $$-$$$.

Klink’s on the Lake (at Williams Lake Resort).

Klink’s on the Lake, located at scenic Williams Lake Resort is destination dining at its best. From the comfortable restaurant to the secluded patio overlooking the lake, Klink’s has a lot to offer it’s dining guests. The menu hosts a variety of dishes including Chicken Marala and Jumbo Prawns, but don’t miss out on their steaks, primarily the decadent chargrilled Ribeye topped with Dungeness Crab and browned butter. Follow it up with some of their famous Marion Berry Cobbler and you’ve created an evening to remember. Summer Hours: Tues-Fri 11-9, Sat-Sun 7am-9. Closed October-March. www.klinksresort.com (509)235-2391. $$-$$$

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Palm Court Grill The Palm Court Grill offers upscale casual dining fare that highlight favorites discovered all around the world by Walt and Karen Worthy, the owners of the Davenport. Home to the original Crab Louis, named for original hotel owner Louis Davenport, the grill also serves USDA Prime beef and a fine wild salmon filet with a huckleberry champagne sauce. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily from 6 am to 9 p.m..

Reservations recommended. Private Dining room available, seating up to 30 people. 10 S Post. (509) 455-8888. $$-$$$

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Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar. The Davenport Hotel Tower’s Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar will add a spice of adventure to your dining experience featuring a full menu with a variety of tasty flatbreads, small plates, salads and gourmet sandwiches. Private Dining room available seating up to 30 people. (Flatbread is oven roasted thin bread that is topped with a variety of vegetables, fresh herbs, highly flavorful cheeses and meats) 111 S Post St. (Davenport Hotel Tower lobby). Serving breakfast 6-11, Lunch 11-4, Dinner 4-10, and Late Night 10-close. 509-455-8888 $$-$$$

FINE DINING Clinkerdagger. English pub décor overlooking the Spokane River. Known for their fresh seafood,

(509) 326-6794 1018 W Francis Ave. Spokane, WA

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steaks, and rock salt-roasted prime rib, Clinkerdagger is a favorite eating place among locals. Their salmon filet is one of the best in the area. The Broadway Pea Salad and Blums Coffee Toffee Pie are two classics since 1974. Two cozy fireplaces make for a warm, friendly atmosphere; 621 W Mallon (in the Flour Mill). Lunch Mon-Fri 11:15-2:30, Sat 11:30-2:30, Dinner Mon-Thurs 4:309, Fri 4:30-9:30, Sat 4-9:30, Sun lounge 2-9 and dinner 3-8. (509) 328-5965. www.clinkerdagger. com. Lunch $$, Dinner $$$ Masselow’s at Northern Quest. Reviewed June 2010. Named after a strong chief that was instrumental in the survival of the Kalispels, Masselow’s combines the culinary heritage of the tribe with Northwest fine dining. The restaurant features an intimate and lavishly appointed dining room just off the hotel lobby in the new wing of the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights and serves up an Elk Sirloin and Seared Scallops worth the drive. Their chocolate mousse on the dessert menu is also a show stopper. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 100 North Hayford Road in Airway Heights.

(509) 242-7000. www.northernquest.com/dining/ masselows. $$-$$$ 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. 3p.m. – 10p.m. Sun-Thurs, 3p.m. – 11p.m. Fri-Sat. 159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks downtown. (509) 777-3900. www.steamplantspokane.com $$-$$$

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Italian Kitchen. Owners Bryce and Lyndsay Kerr have created a beautiful and charming décor along with exquisite cuisine, not to mention the remarkable hospitality. Known for its Calamari, Tiramisu, and Lasagna from scratch, the Italian Kitchen is as authentic as you’ll find. They were recently placed on the “Best of the Best” list, which honors the top 17 Italian restaurants in the nation. 113 N Bernard. Lunch 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. www. italiankitchenspokane.com. $$

MEDITERRANEAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN 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. $-$$.

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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) 315-8853. www. haciendalasfloresspokane.com. $-$$ Rancho Viejo. Jose Rodriguez and his staff offer up traditional and familiar Mexican fare with some of the amplest portions and most caring family-friendly service in Spokane. 14201 E Sprague. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri & Sat 11-11. (509) 927-8428. www.rancho-viejo.net. $$

PIZZA South Perry Pizza. Reviewed Apr 2010. Fresh innovative pies without over-wrought gourmet pretensions in the heart of the Perry district on Spokane’s South Hill. Located in a former auto body shop, the restaurant has an open kitchen centered around an open-flame pizza oven that turns out brilliant pizzas (try the Margherita, the Veggie, or the Prosciutto) with a yeasty bready crust that has good chew and the right amount of char. 6 microbrews on tap and several fresh salads start things off right. The garage doors roll up in good weather for patio seating. 11 am – 9 p.m., Tues - Sun. 1011 South Perry Street in Spokane. (509) 290-6047. www. southperrypizzaspokane.com. $-$$

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PUB AND LOUNGE FARE Manito Tap House. Reviewed March 2012.

Manito is living into its name as a gastropub that offers high-quality dining fare to go with their 50 beers on tap. A fun pub atmosphere and friendly service make this a great hangout. Try the yam chips, the Carne Adovada, the Murphy’s Beef Boxty, or the inventive veggie burger that comes inside out,. 11 am – 11 p.m. Sun – Thu. Open until 2 am Fri – Sat. 3011 South Grand Blvd in Spokane. (509) 279-2671. www.manitotaphouse. com. $-$$ The Onion. Established in 1978, the Onion is the grand dean of gourmet burgers and casual family dining in Spokane. From the Hula burger with ham and grilled pineapple, the “Big O” with bacon and avocado, to their namesake beerbattered onion rings, The Onion pays attention to details and does more from scratch than many other restaurants aspiring to loftier appellations.

302 W. Riverside, Sun-Thurs 11-11, Fri-Sat 11am-1am. (509) 747-3852; 7522 N Division, MonSun 11-11. (509) 482-6100 (Bar until midnight Sun-Thurs, Fri-Sat until 1). $-$$ Peacock Room. It is all about martinis, cold beer and great music. Known as the place to see and be seen, the Peacock Room contributes to Spokane’s vibrant downtown nightlife.

Showcasing a giant stained-glass peacock ceiling, the menu features such items as giant prawntinis, open-faced crab sandwiches and gourmet onion rings. Casual attire. Private Dining room available seating up to 25 people.

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Steam Plant Brewing Co. & Pub. An amazing location for a brewery – under layers of catwalks and an 80’ ceiling inside the renovated steam plant. The brewery produces eleven handcrafted microbrews on-site, from their famous Double Stack Stout to several seasonal varieties. Its microbrews are also available to go in kegs and growlers. The Pub features multiple flat-screen TVs and a game room to make a night of it. The brews are complemented by signature menu items like the Coal Bunker cheese bread, smoked steelhead and beer cheese soup. 3p.m. – 10p.m. Sun-Thurs, 3p.m. – 11p.m. Fri-Sat. 159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks downtown.

(509) 777-3900. www.steamplantspokane. com $$ The Swinging Doors. Opened in May of 1981, the tavern turned restaurant has been in the same family for its whole life. With 27 beers on tap and 60 television screens, The Swinging Doors is a sports fan’s paradise. On the food front, the restaurant is famous for its large portions (which can be split). Breakfast is served all day and the huge pieces of Broasted Chicken remain the most popular item on the golf-themed menu. Show up for on your birthday for a free steak dinner. Open seven days a week from 6:45 am to 2 am.

1018 West Francis in Spokane. (509) 326-6794. www.theswingingdoors.com. $-$$

SEAFOOD AND FISH 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 who can give you cooking guidance and prepares several ready-to-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 p.m.. 2812 E 30th in Spokane. (509) 535-1966. www. regalstreetseafood.com. $-$$

STEAK HOUSES Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops. Greeted with dark mahogany paneling and crisp linens, Spencer’s has been a destination for USDA Prime beef for almost 15 years. Try the signature bone-in Spencer Ribeye or pull out all the stops and order the dry-aged New York Strip. Beautiful fish and seafood are also featured and the kitchen offers a number of classic side dishes also – including a memorable au gratin hash browns laced with smoked bacon, sweet onions, and cheddar cheese. Open Mon-Thurs 11:30-10, Fri-Sat 11:30-11, Sun 11:30 - 9. 322 North Spokane Falls Court inside the Doubletree. (509) 7442372. www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com/ spokane. $$-$$$$ Wolf Creek Lodge. The Wolf Creek Lodge is the younger city sibling of the original Wolf Lodge Inn located ten miles east of Coeur d’Alene. While the menu is far from identical, you can’t miss the similar steakhouse theme with plenty of beef options as well as the likes of as Bourbon Chicken and King Salmon.

Don’t forget to order the birthday “potato” for that special occasion: Oreo ice cream rolled in cocoa powder, topped with whipped cream, and set on a plate of hot fudge. 104 S Freya, Spokane. Mon-Fri 11:30-close, Sat-Sun 4-Close. www.wolflodgespokane.com. (509) 535-8972. $$-$$$

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Stacks at Steam Plant’s Chipotle Pork Chop

by Katie Collings Nichol Photography by Crystal Toreson-Kern

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he flavors of the Southwest bring me back to my childhood,” says Executive Chef Barry Matthews, of Stacks at Steam Plant. “I would pop roasted jalapenos in my mouth while I watched my grandmother roll out tortillas and chop cilantro for salsa.”

Inspired by these formative and handson experiences, Matthews has served his personal favorite entrée at Stacks at the Steam Plant for over three years. The Chipotle Pork Chop ($23) has become a staple for the restaurant— more affordable than a steak, but just as satisfying, the zesty, stuffed chop has earned high marks with patrons of the landmark restaurant and remains the most requested dish on the menu.

The pork chop is hand-cut and stuffed with bleu cheese, onions, jalapeno and garlic,

dry rubbed with a house-made southwestern spice blend, mesquite-smoked in the Steam Plant’s own smokehouse, and then oven baked. It is served with a chipotle pork sauce accompanied by grilled asparagus and rosemary, roasted red potatoes.

“This dish took almost eight months of research to perfect,” says Matthews. “We tried a pork loin, different cheeses— we even experimented with braising in our own beer.” The kitchen now has it down to a science, using the restaurant’s own garden for fresh herbs and rotating the setting for the dish as the season demands.

For Matthews, this dish represents what Stacks aims to provide the community: reliable, delicious food made with as many regionally sourced ingredients as possible.

At the time of this writing, Chef Matthews was preparing for the Chefs’ Roundtable—

a group of 25 local chefs who gather three times a year to exchange ideas and discuss emerging trends in the food world.

His dedication to the group underscores the value that the Steam Plant places on maintaining relationships with competitors, indeed, encouraging collaboration as a means of quality assurance.

When you are looking for a hearty dish with subtle spice, the Chipotle Pork Chop delivers smoky, southwestern flair. Don’t forget to pair it with a good merlot or one of the Steam Plant’s signature IPAs! Stacks at Steam Plant is located at 159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks downtown. For more information, visit www.steamplantspokane.com or call (509) 777-3900.

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Local business Winedentity puts a label on it

any wine enthusiasts daydream about having their own winery. The romance and prestige of “The Grape” can be incredibly alluring. In this fantasy, the want-to-be winemaker names their wine and imagines pouring it for friends, family and maybe even celebrities who insist on it.

Visions of greatness stream in, the result of planting a single grape…

And then, POOF! Back to reality. Talk to any winemaker and they’ll tell you that it is tedious hard work tending to a vineyard— one that involves a lot of cleaning. It also takes a pile of money riding on very slim chances of an award-winning first vintage. Through trial and error, a winemaker will fail their way to success. That is, if they make it past the first year. This harsh reality is enough to send the most optimistic oenophile running for the hills.

But what if I told you that you could have an excellent private label wine without all the work?

Linda Keturakat is doing just that, offering businesses and individuals the opportunity to create custom wine labels with award-winning wines through her company, Winedentity.

A long-time wine enthusiast, Linda blended her passion for wine and her talent as a designer to create the delicious business.

She founded the company with her daughter Kelsey and recently became business partners with Rachel Pulis. (Linda and Rachel are pitctured, above left.) As many know, wine is perfect for almost any occasion: one size-fits-all and multiple bottles are usually welcome. This successful business launched in 2012 with clients ranging from The Rock Placement Company to Ten Capital and many businesses in-between. They all attest

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to Winedentity’s simple and affordable service that can bring your winedreams to life.

Weddings and other landmark celebrations are go-to choices for creating your own private label wine; however, Winedentity makes it so simple that almost any occasion is worthy of this special touch. Linda isn’t remiss by neglecting what’s also inside the bottle (because, really, that’s what keeps us coming back for more!).

Winedentity is pleased to carry red, white and sparkling wines from the award-winning Townshend Cellars for your selection. Linda, Kelsey and Rachel all agree that the quality of the wine itself is of premiere importance.

The Winedentity creation-process is straightforward: merely choose your wine and choose a label. Customers may choose from hundreds of customizable label templates, upload their own or allow Winedentity to design one. Custom-labeled wines begin at just $170 a case, with no additional fees for design or set up.

Winedentity also offers multi-case discounts and options for mixed-cases.

Winedentity’s owners are dreamers themselves. Linda and Rachel are at the beginning stages of developing a wine club that will offer themed and seasonal labels. In addition, they are looking at the possibility of opening an invitation-only tasting room, which will offer “Winestein” wine education, tasting, blending and art classes. A recently acquired, mid-70’s yellow Volkswagen bus affectionately named “Lola” may have a future that includes tasting, touring and corporate events, as well. Of course, Lola’s role will depend greatly on liquor law restrictions, but we’re hoping to see her around town.

Visit www.winedentity.com to learn more about this local business and how you can get to pouring your private label wine for friends and family… minus the whole tending a vineyard thing. Cheers!

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