Spokane CDA Living June 2015

Meet the winners of

Netsanet Beshahe, 2015 Spokane’s Ultimate Model

Spokane’s Ultimate Model

A Home Run of Fun: Why Spokane Indians Baseball is the hottest ticket in town Pegged!

What your signature drink says about you

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Spokane Indians Baseball is a fan favorite, but it is more than what is happening on the field that captures our attention. Learn how the entire organization puts family first and is honoring the history of The Spokane Tribe of Indians.

6 Happy Home, Happy Life 6 When Matt and Tracy Showalter moved from Colorado to Matt’s

hometown of Cheney, they set out to build a home that would give them a happy spot in life. Mission accomplished!

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Summer Fun 2015 Want the scoop on what to do and where to go this summer? We’ve got tried and true fan favorites and summer must haves, but we’ve also added some spotlight excursions to visit.

On the cover:

On the cover: Spokane’s Ultimate Model, Netsanet Beshahe. Makeup: Beautiful Grounds; Hair: Josefine’s Salon Concepts; Clothing/Accessories: Tangerine Boutique; Wobble Monkey Photography

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CONTENTS WHAT’S INSIDE 16

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Editor’s Letter

Real Estate

A Cup of Kindness

Bella Terra Garden Homes

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Readers Respond

Health Beat

What you had to say about recent issues of the magazine

Hoopfest; Chiropractic; Male Infertility

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First Look and Buzz The Davenport Grand Hotel; Lilacs & Lemons; Ask Spoko-Gnome

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What I Know Dave Cotton tells us what he knows

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The Scene Spokane Street Music Week

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Artist Profile Ed Tyler’s artistic whimsy

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Best of the City Ballot Vote for the Best of the City 2015

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Fashion Meet the Spokane Ultimate Model (SUM) winners

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Automotive SCC’s Automotive Technician program

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Metro Talk Washington’s gas tax

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Local Cuisine

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Specialty food shops

Must reads with local twists

Restaurant Reviews

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QQ Sushi & Kitchen; Barlows at Liberty Lake

What to put on your calendar

Signature Dish

Book Reviews

Datebook

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Cake’s Lemon Chiffon Cake

Spokane Police Officer Jennifer DeRuwe

Dining Guide

A Day in the Life

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Where to chow down in town

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Homestyles

Liquid Libations

The canvas of your home

What your signature drink says about you

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Editorial

Editor in Chief Blythe Thimsen blythe@spokanecda.com

Marketing Editor

Stephanie Regalado

stephanie@spokanecda.com

Copy Editor Rachel Sandall Datebook Editor Ann Foreyt ann@spokanecda.com

Food Editor

Katie Collings Nichol

katie@spokanecda.com

Art Creative Director/Lead Graphics Kristi Somday kristi@spokanecda.com

Graphic Designer/Traffic Manager Camille Martin camille@spokanecda.com

Photographers Crystal Toreson-Kern Keith Currie Photography James & Kathy Mangis Jon Pece of RocketHorse

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Dave Cotton Kate Derrick Thomas E. Fisher, DO Sarah Hauge

Jim Lyons Debbie Rauen Laurie L. Ross Justin Rundle

Chris Street

Cara Strickland David Vahala Julia Zurcher

Business Development Emily Guevarra Bozzi

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Sales | Marketing

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Accounts Receivable & Distribution Theresa Berglund theresa@spokanecda.com

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Editor’s Letter

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A Cup of Kindness

’ve never been a huge fan of coffee, but I am a huge fan of kind people.

The not liking coffee part is a little weird for someone from this neck of the woods, where there is a coffee stand or Starbucks within a two minute drive of anywhere, at all times, but tea has always been more of my, well...cup of tea.

I do enjoy the occasional latte, and sometimes in the winter when it is freezing, I’ll drink coffee in a restaurant, just to warm up, but it is usually khaki colored, after I add enough Half & Half to drown out the coffee taste. So, while I am not a huge fan of coffee, I am, as I said, a huge fan of kind people. And Dutch Bros. coffee stands have an ample supply of both – coffee and kind people.

There is a Dutch Bros. located a few blocks from our office, which I drive past every morning. On a whim, a little over a year ago, I decided to get a latte, so I worked my car into the left lane and turned into the driveway, which had more cars in line than did the lane of traffic I had just left.

As I finally rolled up to the window, for my turn, I don’t even remember what I ordered, nor what it tasted like, but I do remember the person who helped me. He was beaming with a genuine smile and greeted me with a cheery hello and a comment about what a great day it was. “I’m so happy to be here,” he said before relaying my drink order to his coworkers. As they steamed the milk and pulled the shot of espresso, he asked what was on my plate for the day, what I did for work, and what my name was.

“Blythe? That is a cool name!” he said. “I hope you have the best day, today Blythe,” he said as he handed the drink to me through the window, along with a partially prefilled punch card that was meant to turn me into a loyal customer. I didn’t need the card. I

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had been shown kindness and genuine joy, and it made me want to go back just for that.

Every single employee I have encountered at Dutch Bros. is consistently upbeat, cheerful and kind – something not always found in customer service, especially at an early hour of the morning. There is something about upbeat, cheery people that is contagious - in a good way.

The experience was so positive, I became somewhat of a Dutch Bros. regular, stopping in on Mondays, not because I like coffee, but because I like the guaranteed positive encounter as a way to start my week. Attitudes make a difference.

It is amazing the power that kindness and a positive attitude can have in our lives. It seems like we are stretched so thin in our daily lives that kindness often gets lost in the shuffle. How much easier is it to keep talking on the cell phone while standing at the checkout counter, then to turn off your phone - or at least take it away from your ear – and focus on the person in front of you? Sharing a smile with someone whose path you cross, or complimenting them on something minor, can lift them straight up, in spirit, but do we always do it?

What if we initiated a challenge for the next month to see who could be the kindest to others? How do you think your life – and the lives of those around you – would change for the better if you went out of your way to shower them with kindness?

I’m not talking about insincere compliments or empty flattery, but I’m talking about putting their needs and feelings first, taking a moment out of your busy day to make them feel important, or finding one kind thing to say that will boost their sprits. Everybody likes hearing they look nice, or their work on a project was appreciated, or their sweater brings out their eye color. There is always something to find that is a positive, but how often do we take the time to actually say it? It may not mean much to us, but it can mean the world to someone else.

One of my coworkers gave me the book The Go-Giver, to read, in which the main character, Pindar, shares this bit of wisdom with his protégé: “What you focus on is what you get…It’s true, and not only about trouble. It’s true about everything. Go looking for conflict, and you’ll find it. Go looking for people to take advantage of you, and they generally will. See the world as a dog-eat-dog place, and you’ll always find a bigger dog looking at you as if you’re his next meal. Go looking for the best in people, and you’ll be amazed at how much talent, ingenuity, empathy and goodwill you’ll find.

Ultimately, the world treats you more or less the way you expect to be treated.”

What if we went out looking for the best in people each day?

Would we find it? What if, rather than approaching those we work with, struggle with, and have relationships with, as forces to be dealt with, we looked at them as people we could help? What if we set out looking for the best in them, and helped bring it out by being kind?

We have the choice in life of what we get: to live happy, expecting the best, and helping others to experience their best, or we can live focused on ourselves, ever looking inward, wanting the best for ourselves, and not really caring much about others. Putting others first, actually puts us first. Helping others helps us. Lifting others up lifts us up too.

Up for the challenge, but not sure how to start? Why not buy someone a cup of coffee? I know a great place you can go.

Happy reading!

readers respond what you had to say

Lilac Love I love the picture on the cover of the May issue! I took one look at the outfit that the Lilac Festival Queen was wearing, and at the way the General was helping her off of the airplane and it took me back to a time when there was more style and courtesy. I remember when I used to get dressed in a similar style, with stockings, heels, dresses, gloves and hats. People dressed up to go to appointments and even to go downtown. It was so fun to feel beautiful and ladylike, and to have a gentleman offer a helping hand as you got out of a car – or off an airplane!

There are lots of perks to society today, but honestly, people look like ragamuffins in their baggy jeans, yoga pants and backward baseball caps. Thank you for reminding us it used to be a different time. It was a beautiful cover. This issue will be saved on my coffee table.

Linda Calverson Spokane, WA JOY IN AN ARTICLE I just loved the story about the little girl named Ruth, (Joy in a Body, May 2015).

What a little pumpkin, so full of joy. I could tell, just by looking at her picture that she has a light behind her eyes that is not in everyone. She is a sweet and beautiful girl with a sweet and beautiful family – two families. God has worked in her life blessing her with such a loving family here. Even though she has lost her leg and left behind her family, she has gained so much. It makes me think of Joseph, in Genesis 50:20, when he said “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.” He always does.

Beautiful story.

Susan S. Spokane Valley, WA

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THANKS FOR THE COVERAGE Thank you so much for featuring me as the A Day in the Life individual for the May issue. It was an honor to be able to share my day and all that I get to do for my students in a 24 hour period.

Being a teacher isn’t always glamorous, but I was so proud to be able to share the work and dedication that not just I, but all of the teachers out there, give to their schools and their students.

I appreciate you taking the time to shine a light on this career field. I was especially excited when I saw this issue because, I absolutely loved the cover!! I think it is one of the best covers you’ve ever run on the magazine. It was so striking, and was Spokane at its classiest. What a beautiful cover to represent the people and history of our city, and to celebrate the Lilac Festival during the month of May. I can’t wait to see what you put on the next one (but I think this will be my favorite for quite a while!).

Pia Longinotti Spokane, WA JUST A NOTE Blythe, I so appreciated your Editor’s Letter about taking the time to write a letter to someone, like your Aunt Grace does (Reach Out, April 2015) I was inspired and have been enjoying reaching out to some friends and colleagues with notes to say hello. So here’s one for you, too.

David Phillp Spokane, WA LATE DATE I enjoy Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living and thank you for your team’s efforts. I think your editorials are insightful and articulate. My one serious complaint is that I typically receive new issues well into the month, after the first Datebook items have past. This irritates me and interferes with my enjoyment of the magazine. Can you or your production team fix this?

Name withheld Via email Editor’s response: Thank you very much for your email, and for your suggestion. I so appreciate hearing from readers, as you have fresh eyes and viewpoints with which to view an issue, and can provide beneficial feedback. Our Datebook items are prepared several weeks in advance, and if there are any changes in our printing schedule, the Datebook items don’t get adjusted. I appreciate you noticing this and sharing it with me. We will work on adjusting the dates out a week. Thank you for continuing to read Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living!

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Grand?

Check in, and check out, The Davenport Grand Hotel photos provided by Davenport Hotels

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hen you already have the shining star in the city, how do you outshine it with your newest endeavor? You don’t. You simply amaze everyone in a different way.

That is exactly what Walt and Karen Worthy faced – and did – when it came to adding yet another incredible property to their portfolio of hotels. As owners of the city’s gem, The Davenport Hotel, they had already crossed “build the city’s most elegant and beloved hotel” off their to-do list.

They had also checked off “build a jungle themed hotel exuding exotic style,” “revamp an intimate boutique hotel” and “open the it pub in downtown.” Makes you wonder what could be left to do?

Well, on June 17th, they are checking one more item off their to-do list – “open a sophisticated and urban convention hotel” – with the opening of The Davenport Grand Hotel.

Situated on the corner of Spokane Falls Boulevard and Washington Street, the area’s new convention hotel will connect to Spokane’s new convention center, and will offer an 18,000 square foot ballroom, 63,177 square feet of state of the art meeting space

and amenities, as well as 716 rooms.

As with all of the hotels in the Davenport collection, The Davenport Grand Hotel offers a distinct style with attention to detail. Taking a detour from the rich wood elegance of the Historic Davenport and the marble and travertine gleam of the Davenport Towers, The Davenport Grand Hotel embraces a sophisticated modern look, with clean lines, smooth surfaces and vibrant colors. The end result? There is a Davenport hotel for everyone, depending on your needs, style and interests.

Rooms at The Davenport Grand Hotel will be available beginning June 17th, just in time for the summer season. So, go ahead and book your room because, even though you live in town, we know you’ll want to stay a night. After all, it’s on your to-do list.

– Blythe Thimsen For more information about The Davenport Grand Hotel, and about all of the hotels in the Davenport hotel collection, visit www. davenporthotelcollection.com spokanecda.com • JUNE • 2015

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First Look Buzz Dear Spoko-Gnome, I am heading back to Chicago this summer, and someone suggested I take the train, as it is beautiful trip. I went online to look at options and was bummed to see the hours the train leaves.

Are you aware of this? Does anyone really take the train? ~ Derrick Dear Derrick, Why, yes, yes they do! Amtrack’s Empire Builder, which connects Seattle/Portland to Minnesota, has been running for 86 years, so someone’s hopping aboard! As a worldly gnome with many-a-travels under my belt, I have experienced the journey east on the train firsthand. I’ll be honest: the arrival and departure times are hideous.

You will leave Spokane at 1:30 a.m.

Obnoxious? Yes. But after a few hours of shut eye, you can wake up in time for breakfast in the club car. You’ll hit West Glacier at 8:16 a.m. and the views in the park are much better than the views 35,000 feet above the park. I say train over plane; you’ll love it.

Have a question for Spoko-Gnome? Send it to blythe@spokanecda.com, and she will get it to him.

[not so good]

lilacsandlemons

by Vincent Bozzi

[good] LEMONS to parking lots that slap “Event Parking” signs up early or for the most insignificant events in order to fleece people for up to $20 for a few hours.

LEMONS to the Couer d’Alene School District for looking to ban John Steinbeck’s classic Of Mice and Men. We at L&L are huge Steinbeck fans, and have rarely read a more moral author. One parent took the time to read the entire book in order to count the profanities, and came up with 102 bad words in 110 pages, nearly one per page. Mind you, none were as bad as the “F” word or anything like that. What we think is profane is the banning of free thought and shielding kids from great literature in favor of acceptable fluff such as, what, Harry Potter?

LILACS to Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart for banning the use of derogatory words like “Hookerville” from city council meetings. We understand the free speech thing, and no one is banning the word from public discourse, but when used to refer to a neighborhood, all we can say is, growing up in Hillyard, not far from Dogtown, we know that words hurt and can have long-lasting effects on both self-image and public perception. Denigrating a neighborhood such as the East Sprague district just as it’s poised for revitalization is rude and inconsiderate.

Thank you, Mr. Stuckart, for recognizing that neighborhoods and their citizens have dignity.

LILACS to the Spokane City Council for approving short-term rentals of houses or apartments through sites such as Airbnb. We’re living in the Internet age, where change occurs faster than laws and regulations. Thank you to the city council for attempting to keep up.

Now if they could only accept reality and give ordinary homeowners the okay to rent their rooms without requiring costly sprinkler systems that they don’t require for the actual owners and families residing in the same homes.

LILACS to Larry H. Miller Downtown Toyota Spokane for donating $20,000 to four local charities, at $5,000 each. They certainly don’t have to go this extra mile, and could have spent it on any number of things. This is the fourth year in a row that they’ve conducted their Larry H. Miller Drive for Good. This year they are donating to Camp Stix, Beyond Pink, Wishing Star Foundation and Safety Net. The recipients were selected by public vote during the month of April.

LEMONS to the person who found a new way to annoy us at a movie theatre. Leaning back in her chair, a woman put her feet up on the back of the seat in front of her, literally inches away from a movie watcher’s head. Hey, if I let you text during the movie, will you remove your feet, please?

LILACS to the Starbucks that offer free water and plastic cups in their stores.

We were just commenting on how such a courtesy would be unheard-of in Europe. In fact, restaurants there charge for all water, charge for refills on soda and coffee, and don’t give you complimentary little desserts. On the other hand, it’s Europe and it’s awesome and they can do what they want.

LEMONS to airlines and banks that are gouging people with extra fees, like baggage fees and exorbitant bounced check fees. One bank executive admitted that their $35 fee cost the bank maybe a quarter, if that. As for airlines, the extra bags don’t really cost them anything; they’re just padding their bottom line. We’re always surprised that more customers don’t seek alternatives to abusive behavior.

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LILACS to Spokane City and County Police. Too often a few bad apples and a few unfortunate choices give the police a black eye, but they put their life in danger each day for us, and have to make hair-trigger decisions that many of us would mess up if in their shoes. Give them a break and thank an officer today.

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First Look Buzz Scarves in the summer. Seasonal confusion must come to an end. Save the scarves for cooler temps.

What’s

Flats instead of heels, for the summer.

It’s not just the red carpet at Cannes where the tide is turning.

HOT

NOT

Thank you notes. Jimmy Fallon knows how to write them, so why doesn’t the rest of the world? If someone does something nice for you, or gives you something, write a thank you note. Let’s start a manner revival right here in Spokane.

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The fried chicken at Masselows restaurant at Northern Quest.

The best – and we do mean BEST – chicken we’ve ever had.

Hiding behind a screen and

fighting online, bullying online or engaging in war of words online.

Wearing shorts so short your fanny cheeks hang out. No one – no one at all – needs or wants to see that this summer. Do a cheek check!

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A year ago we published a picture of Leslie and Tim Malloy, with their copy of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living, at the Sam Adams Brewery that they visited after she ran the Boston Marathon.

One year later, on the same exact day, they were in Maui, Hawaii, celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary. “Again, we took a picture holding your magazine in front of a brewery. I think I am beginning to see a pattern! I want to qualify for the 2016 Boston Marathon. If I do, I am sure we will take another picture at Sam Adams!”

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The whole family – Jason, Sonya, Eli and Ava Mounts, and Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living – were all together for a mid-winter trip that included a stop in Halong Bay, Vietnam.

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Jeff and Kim Gaskin know how to celebrate! Their recent trip to Turks and Caicos Islands, to celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary, included all of the island essentials: sand, sun, a stay at Grace Bay Seven Stars Resort, and a copy of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living. Paradise indeed!

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First Look Buzz

Ace of Spades Dress

$99.95 This ace of spades bow tied cotton print dress is styled with a low dipping sweetheart bodice and an A-line skirt shaped by plush pleats from the curved front pockets. The prettiest part? It’s from eshakti, an international fashion design company making custom clothing, offering both style and fit customization for women size 0 through 36. Nothing’s better than feeling beautiful on your own terms.

Available through www.eshakti.com

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When the summer months hit, who wants to sit inside?

This is the time of year to be a gal on the go! Whether out running errands, taking kids to the park, or simply soaking up the sun, here are some great finds to help you effortlessly be a gal on the go!

Sunday Afternoons Riviera Hat

$23.99 The Sunday Afternoons Riviera Hat has a generous 4.5 inch-wide brim for excellent protection from the sun while you walk on the beach or work in the garden. The best part? You’ll be doing it all in style. Whether working or walking, there’s no harm in looking good!

Available locally at www.rei.com

2015 Electra Coaster 1 Ladies

$399.99 A joy to ride, Electra’s Coaster 1 Ladies lets you go anywhere in comfort. It features a classic Electra aluminum step-through frame, a plush seat, wide bars, easy-rolling aluminum wheels and treaded tires that are equally at home on pavement and dirt. Plus, with Electra’s Flat Foot Technology, you can put your feet flat on the ground whenever you want for total control. And you even get stylish fenders.

Available locally at www.thebikehubspokane.com

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This Month’s Featured Property: 6th Ave Medical Center Cotter Ranch Properties

One of six fantastic locations with extremely competitive rates.

Approximately 45,000 rentable square feet. Whether you need office, retail or medical space, we can accommodate your needs.

Features

Qual-Med Building This nine story building is located at 508 W. 6th Ave. Spokane, WA 99204 in the Medical District of two major hospitals, Sacred Heart and Deaconess. It’s just three blocks from the I-90 freeway. The buildings’ current tennants are mostly medical. On the main floor, the building has a complete pharmacy with a drive-up window. Private parking lot for building employees, and a large parking lot with free parking for clients.

Cotter Ranch Properties

Jim Moore Property Manager (509) 928-7960 jim.moore@cotteroffices.com

Cotter Ranch Properties is proud to partner with Jon Jeffreys of NAI Black. www.cotteroffices.com

• Nine story building • Ample free parking • Great views of Downtown • Easy freeway access

Amenities • Large parking lot • Full janitorial services • Maintenance staff

Jon Jeffreys, SIOR Commercial Sales & Leasing Broker (509) 622-3566 jjeffreys@naiblack.com

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washington street by Julia Zurcher

Eat: The Monterey Café is a local favorite that promises an evening of fun, delicious food and shameless karaoke. The Monterey’s menu ranges from salads to sandwiches to ribs, but its truly famous for its pizza.

While the Monterey offers all the classic pizza toppings, you’re far better off adventuring into new flavor territory. For example, the Crazy Mac comes topped with buffalo chicken, bacon, jalapeno…. and mac n’ cheese.

Go to the Monterey and grab a beer, a slice and a microphone for a guaranteed great night out.

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Read: Auntie’s

Bookstore holds a special place in Spokanites’ hearts. This local and independent bookstore is the setting for memories that last forever – from a rainy afternoon spent discovering new authors, to a gift purchase that will become a child’s favorite story.

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ashington Street in downtown Spokane can sometimes be looked over, unfairly treated as just a thoroughfare from south to north on your daily commute. But take some time to explore the wide-ranging stores and eateries, and you’ll find great food and eclectic shopping. Plus, if you need a snack between stops, the lot on First Avenue is home to some of Spokane’s best food trucks. It’s a win-win.

charming as “cupcake”? Brightly colored, miniature cakes topped with generous swirls of frosting, cupcakes have proven themselves to be more than a fad. Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop knows this and offers a rainbow of cupcakes, as well cakes, macaroons and coffee.

The bakeshop itself looks as sweet as the confections it serves with bright colors and charming trimmings. Invite someone special to share a selection of cupcakes (the chocolate stout and hummingbird are musts) and enjoy an afternoon of indulgence.

Shop: A fashion

boutique that curates unique and on-trend clothing and accessories, Cues offers cult-favorite denim like Citizen of Humanity and coveted accessories like Janessa Leone hats. This locally owned store also showcases local producers, like Linda Dillon Designs jewelry.

The staff is passionate and knowledgeable – they’ll help you find that statement piece you’ve been looking for.

Decorate:

Concept::Home offers the expertise and furniture to transform your home with personality and style.

Owned by the same folks behind The Tin Roof, this showroom has an emphasis on modern design and specializes in minimalist, mid-century modern and industrial pieces. Whether you are looking for sectional with clean lines or a statement dining set, you’ll find it here.

Proudly serving Spokane’s South Hill for 22 years Kim Bellamy has been in the group fitness industry in Spokane for nearly 30 years. She considers fitness to be both her passion and her ministry. She was introduced to Les Mills classes specifically through a class called BODYPUMP, and was very impressed by the quality of the overall program. Kim obtained multiple Les Mills certifications, and in 2011, she was recruited by a Gold’s Gym Spokane manager to begin teaching Les Mills group classes. Every gym that has implemented the Les Mills programs with Kim at the helm has seen classes grow quickly to capacity. She believes it is because of the simple, effective, and fun programs and the energetic atmosphere.

For more than ten years Kim has watched IRONMAN Coeur d’Alene competitors push their bodies to the absolute limit, thinking she could never possibly complete such a difficult feat; however, in 2014, Kim decided to see exactly how far she could push her own body and conquer her own fears, and signed up to compete in her first IRONMAN. She wants to challenge her mental and physical limits while setting a great example as a single mother for her two daughters to prove to them that anything is possible with hard work, perseverance, and a positive spirit.

Kim loves and is incredibly dedicated to her Gold’s Gym Spokane Group Exercise Tribe and looks forward to bringing life changing fitness experiences to every class, every day. She is also organizing a four day retreat for weight loss and holistic health. It will focus on the struggles of modern women with nutrition, exercise, and the spiritual connection. Her Gold’s Gym Spokane family is so incredibly proud of her, and they all are looking forward to cheering her on at the finish line of IRONMAN this June!

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Dave Cotton

C2 Connections director of sales; avid golfer, and community supporter

Giving back to the community is something that was instilled in me by my parents, John and Carole Lea. If there’s a charity or non-profit in my hometown of Spencer, Iowa, one of them has seemingly been involved with it at one time or another. The example they set was that we have an obligation to help the less fortunate and make our communities better places. My mother volunteered with the Meals on Wheels program for years, so when it came time for me to choose the beneficiary of my charity event, Meals on Wheels Spokane seemed like a natural choice.

Taking a swing at hunger. The Cotton Classic Charity Golf Tournament combines my love of golf and commitment to giving back, so it’s been a perfect fit. The Cotton Classic started in 2003 as a small gathering of Spokane friends who play golf. We raised a few hundred dollars by taking a small donation from each player. The event steadily grew into Meals on Wheels Spokane’s largest annual fundraiser – now a two-day event that has raised more than $450,000 dollars. That equates to more than 100,000 warm, nutritious meals for hungry, homebound seniors in Spokane.

In life, we give support, but we also need the support of others.

There’s no way The Cotton Classic could have grown into the event that it is today without the support of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians/Northern Quest Resort & Casino, as well as numerous other community partners. The late Dan Fitzgerald (former Gonzaga men’s basketball coach who later took a position as the Director of Community Relations at Northern Quest) was a key figure in forging the relationship between our event and the Kalispel Tribe/Northern Quest and it continues today with the great support of its current leaders, Phil Haugen and Curt Holmes.

My blood type is Type-Y. One of the things that has helped shaped me as a person is the YMCA. I grew up participating in Y sports programs, my first job as a teenager was a YMCA summer day camp leader, my first job after graduating from Luther College, in Iowa, was a youth sports director at the Y in Austin, Texas. I attended graduate school at Springfield College in Massachusetts, which was once known as the ‘YMCA Training School’ back in the day. Given all that, I try to volunteer with the Y as much as I can, raising money for its annual campaign to help kids in low-income families participate in Y programs. I love that the Y doesn’t turn away any child based on his/ her family’s inability to pay. I also serve on the corporate board of the YMCA of the Inland Northwest.

Staying centered at Life Center. Thirteen years ago a friend introduced me to Life Center Church (when it was at the old location on West Nora) and I was hooked. I love the casual and welcoming atmosphere. More important, Life Center keeps me centered and strong in my faith and serves as a reminder of what is truly important in life. Plus, I love Pastor Joe’s sermons and the music is awesome!

A bittersweet life lesson: My dad, who’s a very successful farm manager/realtor in Iowa, is the last guy to go around quoting Shakespeare but there is one quote that he uses occasionally that has stuck with me – “Sweet are the uses of adversity.” When I was a senior in high school I qualified for the high school 100-meter dash at the prestigious Drake Relays in Des Moines, which is largely a big-time collegiate track meet. It was a once-ina-lifetime opportunity to run an adrenaline-fueled race against the fastest kids in the state in front of thousands of spectators.

Unfortunately, I false started and was disqualified. I was devastated, but it taught me a valuable lesson: Sometimes life deals you spectacular disappointments, but it is how you handle yourself in the wake of that disappointment and how you bounce back that’s most important.

For a corn-fed kid from Iowa, somehow I made it work.

These days, I’m the Director of Sales for KHQ’s digital marketing and advertising agency – ‘C2 Connections.’ We help local businesses strategically market themselves online. It’s fun and challenging being part of a fast-growing industry and it’s helped me continue to build relationships with business leaders in the community. Even though I’m not anchoring KHQ-TV’s morning show anymore, I do a little moonlighting as a play-by-play announcer for our sister sports station (SWXTV), which has been an absolute blast. In a way I’m getting back to my broadcasting roots, as my first on-air position was a sports anchor for CNN International in Atlanta. I had to describe overseas soccer, cricket, rugby and Formula One racing highlights to a worldwide audience. I was a definitely a fish out of water but somehow I made it work. Eventually I decided morning television would be a fun thing to try and that’s how I ended up at KHQ-TV. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

I love it here. I will always treasure the 10 years I spent with Shelly Monahan, George Maupin, Sean Owsley, Matt Rogers and Ana Cabrera helping KHQ viewers start their day with a smile or perhaps even a chuckle. Flying with the Air Force Thunderbirds and covering Gonzaga on the road in the NCAA Tournament are also cherished memories. I do miss the camaraderie with the morning team and the special relationship we have with our loyal morning viewers but I don’t miss the 2:30 a.m. alarm! These days, waking up at 6:45 a.m. still feels like sleeping in. I also still emcee quite a few charity events. It feels good when people come up and ask what I’m doing these days and say they’re glad I’m still in Spokane. I love it here. I’m convinced we have the best four-season climate in the country, and when you add the beautiful mountains, lakes, rivers and awesome, affordable golf courses, it’s just about perfect. Plus, we have a lot more work to do to help feed our hungry seniors! spokanecda.com • JUNE • 2015

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Singing for their Supper: Spokane Street Music Week 2015

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by Jim Lyons

he upcoming second full week of June marks the 13th annual Spokane Street Music Week, and the second annual Couer d’Alene Street Music Week. Once again the event will see musicians and entertainers raising money during the noon hour for Second Harvest Inland Northwest Food Bank by turning the sidewalks into their stage. Not to be overlooked, June 8-12 will also will be the third year for the event in Appleton, Wisconsin, which has become Spokane’s sister city for busking, the archaic term for street performance. Spokane has been the birthplace of many notable unlikely festivities such as Father’s Day, Bloomsday and Hoopfest, and Street Music Week fits the pattern.

The event is the brainchild of longtime Spokesman-Review columnist, Doug Clark.

Voted Best Writer in Spokane several years in a row, Clark has a penchant for seeing the beauty, humor and value of simple things.

This lively and fun annual event started

in June 2003, with Clark out on the streets of Spokane with just his guitar, his voice and no expectations other than writing a column. Clark admits his initial motives were less than altruistic.

“I was bothered by the lack of street music in downtown Spokane,” says Clark. “I would go to Seattle or Portland and see all these great acts on the streets. There were violinists, dancers, drummers and the streets were very lively. I would come downtown here and see one guy sitting on a chair, reading a book and playing odd scales on a flute. It was very boring.”

Known by many primarily for his writing, music has been a part of Clark’s life since his early years growing up in the Lilac City. He was first trumpet at Ferris High School back when it wasn’t yet hip to be cool. He is a John Philips Sousa card-carrying honorary member of the Eastern Washington Eagles Marching Band. Clark, also a recording artist, has toured the country singing Gospel songs in support of his albums. He is better known now for his infamous band, Trailer Park Girls, a local mainstay that performs his original Spokane themed songs. But back in 2003, he decided to devote a week to being a wandering minstrel during the noon hours on the streets of downtown Spokane. Much to his surprise, that first year he raised a whopping $500.

What to do with the money weighed on his mind until he discovered that Second Harvest could buy six pounds of food for each dollar donated. “I thought, hey that is pretty cool,” remembers Clark. So he chose the food bank as the recipient of this lively event. “The timing of Street Music Week helps Second Harvest respond to increased need for food assistance during the summer months. One out of four children in Spokane and Couer d’Alene faces chronic food shortages at home,” says Jason Clark, president and CEO of Second Harvest.

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In 2004, the second year, at the suggestion of one of his editors, Clark decided to recreate the event with a twist.

This time he decided to invite, via his column, all musicians and entertainers to come down and join him. I was one of the first. With just the two of us loading up the red buckets after day one, Clark looked at all the available candidates and appointed me second in command. To date, he and I are the only two people who have never missed a day of Street Music Week. Joe Brasch, who completes the inner circle, has only missed a few. About a dozen or so wannabe buskers joined him in front of the Starbucks on Main across from River Park Square a little before noon. They received a red bucket and event badge. After that, they were told to go find a spot in the downtown corridor, play for an hour, collect money and bring it back at 1 p.m. “Every dime goes to the food bank,” Clark has told the Spokane City Council each year as he is presented a Mayoral Proclamation that states, “Whereas declaring the second full week of June Spokane Street Music Week.”

The growth has been exponential since that second year. Hundreds of musicians, jugglers, magicians and even Scottish Highland dancers have joined together to make this event what it is today: a group of people helping people. There have been many highlights over the years.

The 40-plus-piece Hutton School Marimba band, complete with trucks and roadies, was a showstopper. Spokane Street Music Week has had the participation of award winning accordion players, local newscasters, city council members, every Spokane mayor except one since its inception, fiddle contest champions, barbershop quartets, and an unending stream of people showing up to perform, or just watch and support the event.

Each year a group of Parkinson singers, The Tremble Clefts, look forward to this event. Not to mention rock icon Peter Rivera, original lead singer of the multiplatinum Motown based band Rare Earth.

Rivera has performed his hits Get Ready and Celebrate to the delight of the crowds on Main Street for the last several years.

“I can’t think of a better thing to do,” says Rivera. “We live in the land of plenty and even though times are tough, everybody has

a buck or two to throw in the bucket. No one likes to be hungry.”

People can contribute year round to the event at Streetmusicweek.com where many Spokane success stories find a way to help even without being present.

Notables are Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge, Slash) and Ben Lashes, lead singer of the Columbia record label group, The Lashes.

Rivera, Lashes and Kennedy all donated musical performances for the soundtrack of a documentary film on this event, Sing for Their Supper. The film is available for viewing on streetmusiceeek.com as well.

The simplicity of this grass roots creative way to raise money for the food bank continues to be the reason the movement has spread to other states. Three years ago Appleton, Wisconsin, became the second state to join into the festivities during the same week. “We are so excited here and ready to go. Posters are up and musicians are calling everyday ready to play,” gushed Hendrickson as we checked in recently for the 2015 planning stage.

Last year, I was getting frustrated with attempts to bring the event to Couer d’Alene, where I was working as an ER nurse at Kootenai Health. My pal, Sgt. Greg Moore of the Couer d’Alene Police Department was listening to my woes and suggested I look up City Councilman Woody McEvers to help me. I did, and he helped make Idaho the third state to participate in this simple idea.

Sgt. Greg Moore’s life came to a senseless and tragic end on May 5, 2015, when he was shot in the line of duty. The second annual Couer d’Alene Street Music Week is dedicated to this fallen hero.

Music and art are the heart of any community. This heart will be felt again this year. We are grateful for the support of CHAS Health and Kootenai Health for their generous support of this year’s Street Music Week. We are zeroing in on busting the $100,000 barrier. As preparations wind down and the guitars are tuned for this event, I can hear Clark’s voice echoing David Letterman: “This wasn’t much when it started, but now it’s something.”

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Whimsy Inhabited Artist

Ed Tyler

by Robin Bishop

Ed Tyler and his wife, Patty, were both potters back in the 1970s. As happens to most of us, life, career and family pushed their way to the forefront, and Tyler’s clay working passion was relegated to the back of the garage.

At 71, Tyler was offered the “opportunity” to retire due to some health concerns. Retirement left Tyler at odds with what to do with the rest of his life.

Patty, seeing restlessness set in, took him by the sleeve and they ended up at Clay Connection in downtown Spokane. This small act resurrected Tyler’s creative urges. His cousin works in extreme miniatures and she gifted him with two small thimbles intricately carved from wood sewing thread spools. They immediately captured Tyler’s imagination and he found himself captivated by the possibilities. He began carving edifices into the utilitarian pieces he had thrown on the wheel. This soon transformed to flat, rolled work.

After experimentation, trial and error, and fearless creativity, Tyler found he not only had a knack for diminutive design, but his imagination fueled him in directions he never saw himself going. Upon close inspection of his work, you’ll find minute architectural detail, including structural supports, thatched roofs, shingles, doors, windows, staircases, flagstone stoops, etc., in order to give us these “possible, not probable” abodes.

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together, with 1/8” – 1/4” flat rolled sheets of clay in various neutral tones. He says he might have a vague idea of what he’d like to create but never goes in with preconceived ideas of a finished product. He only knows what the wall height will be which is determined by strips cut out of sheets of clay.

Sometimes an artist can be taken back when asked about their emotional process, but not Tyler. He basically attributes this passion for saving his life. His health concerns were serious. Working with these little creations provides such a Zen space he blocks out the rest of the world. The whimsy and fantasy absorb him and he feels alive and full of that healthy stuff that creativity fills one with. He’s alive. His work will ignite something in you, too.

Tyler regularly has work on display at Clay Connection, Manic Moon, and Bozzi Gallery, in Spokane. Tyler will be the Featured Artist at Bozzi Gallery for the Month of June. Learn more about Ed Tyler’s work at www.hallucinatedhabitat.com.

Robin Bishop is a marketing professional in the Spokane area and a free-lance writer.

She can be contacted at dragonflywriter2014@gmail.com or via facebook at Dragonfly Writer/Robin Bishop.

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book reviews local Authors

by Katherine Derrick

Ancient Places

Last One Home

by Jack Nisbet

by Debbie Macomber

Jack Nisbet is one of the local experts on the natural history of the Pacific Northwest. As a long-time teacher and a Spokane resident, Jack has spent much of his time researching and writing about his work as a naturalist. His newest piece, Ancient Places, covers some of the lesser known history of our area, including the people and events that shaped our region as we know it.

Each chapter outlines a different story of a historical event in the Pacific Northwest.

Nisbet intertwines personal stories from his own research and time as a teacher with the work of other local experts on natural history. Interesting tidbits fill each page and often reflect back on the tribal history of the area as well.

For example, Nisbet tells of elusive Spokane ice caves in which the Spokane tribe used to use to store meats and how these strange caves came to be. In another chapter, he tells a legend surrounding an earthquake in the late 1800s, causing a local woman to flee into the woods to her ultimate death, her spirit resurfacing to visit a man in Davenport. Apart from the folklore and interesting historical tidbits, Nisbet provides facts about the geographical happenings of the Northwest, helping the reader understand how the landscape was shaped over time.

As Nisbet states in his book, “The thing about geology is that it never stops.” Ancient Places is an interesting book for those who enjoy Northwest history, though it can be enjoyed by anyone who is looking to learn about some of the lesser known environmental and social happenings of the past, and how they connect with us in the present.

Washington author Debbie Macomber is a New York Times bestselling author who has had three of her novels made into Hallmark Channel movies. Her books often take place in her town of Port Orchard, highlighting the Pacific Northwest’s beauty. No stranger to literary success, Macomber has released her newest novel, Last One Home, which has continued to hold popularity in tradition of her other novels.

Though many of Macomber’s novels are stories of romance, Last One Home is about family. The author tells the story of Cassie Carter, a woman who is trying to pull her life back together following a painful divorce from her husband. Now living with her daughter in Seattle, Cassie is trying to put the past behind her, though she has never reconciled with her sisters, Nicole and Karen, following a painful fight when Cassie left her family as a teenager.

When Cassie unexpectedly gets back in touch with her sister Karen, she decides that it may be time to reconcile with her family.

Nichole and Karen have their own families now, and they have grown apart from Cassie since her marriage. Though things are still very tense between the three sisters, they begin the process of working through some of their painful memories and learning how to forgive.

Last One Home is a heartfelt story about second chances. The reader follows Cassie as she recovers from abuse and then through the rekindling of family ties. Last One Home is great summer book for those who enjoy Macomber’s contemporary style.

Published by Random House, hardcover, $21.95 Jack Nisbet is a historian, teacher and author who focuses on the intersection of human history and natural history in the Pacific Northwest. He is the author of the highly regarded Sources of the River, for which he was awarded the Murray Morgan Prize by the Washington State Historical Society. He lives in Spokane.

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Published by Random House, hardcover, $26.00 Debbie Macomber, the author of Love Letters, Mr. Miracle, Blossom Street Brides, and Rose Harbor in Bloom, is a leading voice in women’s fiction. Nine of her novels have hit #1 on the New York Times bestseller lists, and three of her beloved Christmas novels have been hit movies on the Hallmark Channel, including Mrs. Miracle and Mr. Miracle. In 2013, Hallmark Channel began production on the original series Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove, based on Macomber’s Cedar Cove books. She has more than 170 million copies of her books in print worldwide.

Oscar, Jerome & Otis O. Kay

by Emmett Jackson illustrated by Dave Steenhard

When Emmett Jackson wrote his story, Oscar, Jerome & Otis O. Kay over 30 years ago, he intended it for no audience other than his firstborn daughter.

Having an interest in children’s books and fairytales, Jackson kept the story in his daughter’s room while she grew up.

Ten years later, Jackson asked his good friend, artist Dave Steenhard, to illustrate the book.

The story begins with a king in search of a successor to his throne. He tells his knights that whoever brings him back a dragon will be crowned king and will take over the kingdom. Following this, Jackson’s rhyming fairytale introduces the reader to Jerome, a kind knight who doesn’t enjoy fighting or even carry a weapon. Jerome is often excluded by the other knights in the kingdom, so he sets out on the dragon hunting journey alone.

While Jerome is off pretending to hunt, he meets Otis O. Kay, a lonely dragon who doesn’t know how to breathe fire. As the two become pals, they face adversity together, discovering their own unique qualities along with Otis’ pet fish, Oscar, and they create an unlikely group of friends.

Though the book took Jackson a while to publish, it is every bit as creative and heartwarming as you could hope for a children’s book. The pages are brought to life with beautiful and colorful illustrations by Dave Steenhard. It is a story that both children and adults can enjoy together.

Published by Crown Media & Printing, hardcover, $15.95 Emmett Jackson was born in Spokane in 1960 and has lived here since. He went to Linwood Elementary, Salk Junior High and North Central High School. He has worked in the printing industry for 38. In 1982, he wrote Oscar, Jerome & Otis O. Kay for his firstborn daughter.

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June 27-28 and July 4-5: 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. greenbluffgrowers.com/

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June 5, July 3: 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.

through June 30: Landmarks Landmarks is an exhibition focused on the importance of time and place, a celebration of Spokane’s unique history, and an examination of our community’s milestones and the markers that preserve our memory of them. This is a collaborative exhibit between the visual and literary arts. Artists and writers will team up in pairs to create this theme specific work. An artist reception will be held, Friday, April 3, 2015, 5 to 9 p.m. in conjunction with First Friday.

Chase Gallery at City Hall. 808 W Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201. For more information, log on to http://www.visitspokane.com/art/chase-gallery/ through June 28: The Artists’s Palette: Through the Lens of Dean Davis An artist’s palette offers raw beauty that is completely unintentional. As the artist carefully calculates each brush stroke applied to a painting, random swirls of color build up on the palette. Some artists scrape, sand and reuse the same palette for years - or simply allow pigments to build up like an evolving landscape. Others prefer disposable plastic or paper.

Professional photographer, Dean Davis, finds extraordinary beauty trapped inside 24 unique palettes - and celebrates the artists as well as the art that emerges from these common tools. As Story #66 within the MAC’s popular 100 Stories: A Centennial Exhibition, The Artist’s Palette shares an insightful look at “art from art.”

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.

July 1-September 29: All Media Juried Exhibition Spokane Arts announces an open call to all visual artists in our region for a juried group exhibition at the Chase Gallery in Spokane, Washington. Eligibility is regional including Northern Idaho, Eastern Washington and Western Montana. Submissions will be juried

by Ryan Hardesty, Curator of Art and Exhibitions at Washington State University Museum of Art. Entries of artwork in all media will be considered within the specified guidelines. It will be held in the Chase Gallery from July 1st - September 29th, 2015. An artist reception will be held on Friday, August 7th, 2015, 5 p.m-9 p.m in conjunction with First Friday.

Chase Gallery at City Hall. 808 W Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201. For more information, log on to http://www.visitspokane.com/art/chase-gallery/

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June 12: Herman’s Hermits With their clean-cut British charm and catchy tunes, Herman’s Hermits were at the top of the “British Invasion” of the 1960s music scene. Bright eyed lead singer Peter Noone, led the group to the top of the charts in England and the US, as well as numerous television show appearances and starring movie roles. Herman’s Hermits has sold over sixty million recordings, with fourteen singles and seven albums certified gold. Their number one hits “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter” and “I’m Henry the Eighth, I am” are instantly recognizable for their contagiously upbeat tempo and exaggerated English accent.

Northern Quest Casino, 100 N Hayford Rd, Airway Heights, WA 99001.

For tickets, please log on to http://northernquest. com/.

for her natural abilities, channeling her expression into lyric and song. All of her music is original, written and derived from either her own personal experiences in love and life, to the experiences of those closest to her.

Her personal musical style can be summed up in a few, brief adjectives: emotive, soulful, quiet, moving and haunting. With a deeply spiritual nature and described by her family and friends as an ‘old soul’, Stevie has always possessed the desire to help others realize that they are not alone, no matter their past, where they find themselves in the present, and where their future may lead them.

Bing Crosby Theatre. 901 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest. com. For more information log on to http://www. bingcrosbytheater.com/.

June 12: Stevie Lynne At a very early age, singer and songwriter Stevie Lynne Saunders was surrounded by music. As she grew up, she began to find different outlets

June 18: The Doobie Brothers The Doobie Brothers infectious trademark sound – a blend of rock, R&B, country, bluegrass, hard rock, funk, jazz and

rock and roll – has produced a string of hits stretching over four decades. The four-time Grammy winners have sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and amassed 14 Gold, seven Platinum, three Multi-Platinum and one certified Diamond album. The Grammy Award winning, “What a Fool Believes,” and crowd favorite number one hits, “Listen to the Music” and “Black Water” remain classic rock staples with continual airplay. Their long list of hits include, “Jesus is Just All Right,” “Rockin’ Down the Highway,” “Long Train Runnin’,” “China Grove,” “Take Me in Your Arms,” “Takin’ It to the Streets,” “You Belong to Me,” and “The Doctor.”

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

June 29: Greg Allman Gregg Allman is on a roll and there’s no sign of him letting up in 2015. His much anticipated Spokane appearance is rescheduled for Monday, June 29. Allman is one of rock’s most acclaimed and beloved stars, possessing a distinctively soulful voice and singular songwriting ability that resonates through a musical career that spans nearly half a century.

Gregg, along with the Allman Brothers Band, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame in 1995. At the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in 2012, the group was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. That same year, Allman’s critically acclaimed tell-all memoir, My Cross to Bear, spent several weeks as a New York Times Bestseller.

Fox Theatre. 1001 W Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest. com. Tickets may also be purchased with personalized service at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 West Sprague Avenue, or by calling 509624-1200.

Thur s, June 25 th , 2015 5:00p.m.–8:00 p.m . at Chateau Rive at the Flour Mill 621 West Mallon Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99201

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June 30: The ABBA Show Showtime Australia presents the world’s premier live ABBA tribute – The ABBA Show.

Far from being ‘just another cover band’, The ABBA Show is a full-scale theatrical production featuring 2.5 hours of live musical performances, a live backing band, replica costumes, theatrical lighting and effects and all the dancing an ABBA fan can handle.

Starring incredibly detailed performances from internationally acclaimed impersonators ABBAsolutely fABBAulous, The ABBA Show gives fans of all ages a chance to re-live the ABBA concert experience, celebrate the music of ABBA and dance the night away!

Bing Crosby Theatre. 901 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com. For more information log on to http:// w w w. b i n g c ro s b y t h e a t e r. com/.

July 7: Buddy Guy and Quinn Sullivan Legendary Blues guitarist Buddy Guy is coming to Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox this summer and this is an event you won’t want to miss!

The six-time Grammy Award winner and 2012 Kennedy Center Honoree released his new studio album Rhythm & Blues on July 2013 on RCA Records and he’s on the road promoting it.

The concert will also feature special guest Quinn Sullivan, the 15 year old prodegy who first came to national attention at age six on the Ellen DeGeneres show. Since then, Quinn has been sharing stages with legendary players like Eric Clapton, BB King and Buddy Guy at iconic venues like the Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Garden, and Red Rocks, and has been

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touring the world with his mentor and friend, Buddy Guy. Fox Theatre. 1001 W Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com. Tickets may also be purchased with personalized service at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 West Sprague Avenue, or by calling 509-624-1200.

July 10: Hank Williams, Jr. Country music icon, Hank Williams, Jr., brings his blend of traditional country, blues and Southern rock to Northern Quest Resort & Casino’s outdoor stage. In Williams’ long and successful career he has enjoyed more than 40 Top Ten singles with ten Number 1 hits including country favorites “All My Rowdy Friends,” “Honkey Tonkin,” “Ain’t Misbehavin,” “Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound” and “Dixie on My Mind.” So bring all your rowdy friends for a chance to see one of country music’s legendary performers take the stage live in concert!

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

July 20: Melissa Etheridge, Blondie, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Melissa Etheridge has traveled her own road to stardom beginning with her underground hit “Bring Me Some Water” that made its way to mainstream play and earned Melissa her first Grammy nomination.

Since then she has shared her confessional lyrics in a unique pop-based folk-rock style. Blondie embodied the punk and new wave music movement with songs like “Heart of Glass,” “One Way Or Another,” “The Tide Is High” and “Call Me.” Multi-

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Platinum and Gold selling artist, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts were the definition of “bad girl” cool. All three of these iconic artists will perform for one night only at Northern Quest Casino!

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

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June 6: The Wayans, featuring Shawn, Marlon and Damon Jr. The Wayans family is filled with talented members and Northern Quest will feature three of them in this hilarious stand-up comedy show. Brothers Shawn and Marlon have been comedy staples since they first hit the scene in 1989’s “I’m Gonna Get You Sucka.” In the busy years since they have teamed up on highly successful projects including “In Living Color,” “The Wayans Bros.,” “Scary Movie” and “Dance Flick.”

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

June 11: “Spark” for Emser Tile Emser Title will be putting on an event called “Spark” in conjunction with FloForm Countertops, Cambria and Pat Craft. Held at Barrister Winery, this event will bed aimed at architects and designers in the commercial building/remodel market. It will give lucky attendees in that field an opportunity to see the latest trends and designs in the industry, along with offering an incredibly networking opportunity.

Barrister Winery. 1213 Union Pacific Railroad, Spokane, WA 99201. For more information, please contact Shai Workman at shaiworkman@emser.com June 13: Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience Long Island’s favorite medium is coming to Spokane! Theresa Caputo, from TLC’s hit show, Long Island Medium, will appear before a live audience at the Spokane Arena on Saturday, June 13 where she will give interactive readings to audience members throughout the show and will also share personal stories about her life and her unique gifts. The highly-rated show Long Island Medium follows Theresa’s life as a typical Long Island wife and mom with one very big difference…she can communicate with the dead.

Theresa has been a practicing medium for 10 years and is a certified medium with the Forever-Family Foundation, an organization dedicated to connecting science with the afterlife. She helps individuals find closure by connecting them with their departed loved ones. For Theresa, this is not just her job... this is her life.

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

June 13: 24rd Annual Rainbow Festival and Pride Parade Each and every year, the festivities commence for the Rainbow Festival at 12:30 on the second Saturday in June to a large crowd gathered in the beautiful Gondola Meadows in Riverfront Park. It wasn’t always this way; the first Pride Parade in 1992 was a couple of people marching on a sidewalk and there was no Festival portion of the event. But today the Festival has become a crowd pleaser, with up to 5,200+ people coming to see the entertainment, booths, beer garden and family area that have become a staple of the Rainbow Festival.

Organizations large and small, national and local join us for our Rainbow Festival

21+ every year by getting booth space to advertise their shops, services, advocacy and educational material. Groups ranging from Statewide LGBT organizations like Equal Rights Washington and local youth groups like INMx and Odyssey Youth to local businesses and shops like The Garland Theater, Over the Rainbow Shop and Native Bead Art participate in our festival. We also have a large family area with plenty of activities for the little ones.

Riverfront Park. Downtown Spokane, WA. For more information, log on to: http:// www.outspokane.com/festival.html. This event is free and open to the public.

June 14: Behind the Beautiful Forevers - Stage to Screen Film Series India is surging with global ambition. But beyond Mumbai airport lies a makeshift slum, full of people with plans of their own. But their schemes are fragile.

Directed by Rufus Norris (Broken, London Road) comes the National Theatre’s adaptation of Katherine Boo’s uncompromising book, winner of the National Book Award for non-Fiction 2012. Don’t miss this incredible filmed performance of the stage production.

Bing Crosby Theatre. 901 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com. For more information log on to http://www.bingcrosbytheater.com/.

June 17: SPR Movies 101: 2001: A Space Odyssey You haven’t seen 2001: A Space Odyssey unless you’ve seen it on the big screen.

SPR and Friends of the Bing give you that opportunity on Wednesday, June 17 as part of the SPR Goes to the Movies series.

SPR’s Jim Tevenan will host and the Movies 101 crew will open with a discussion of director Stanley Kubrick’s films, followed by a presentation of this 1968 classic film.

The evening begins at 6 p.m. with Movies 101 hosts Dan Webster, Mary Pat Treuthart, and Nathan Weinbender discussing director Stanley Kubrik’s films, and the impact 2001 had on the science fiction genre.

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June 26: The Matt Baker Comedy + Stunt Show Matt Baker is a 3 time Guinness World Record holder, was voted Seattle’s Alternative Comic and has performed his comedy stunt show in over 17 different countries. He’s appeared on numerous television shows including Last Comic Standing, Tosh.0 and America’s Got Talent, where Sharon Osbourne called him “Hilarious” and Piers Morgan described his as, “Hip, fun and well choreographed; the total package!” His comedy never stops even when performing stunts like catapulting vegetables, spitting ping-pong balls at volunteers or performing and catching a bowling ball on his head.

Bing Crosby Theatre. 901 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com.

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June 27-28: Hoopfest Hoopfest is the biggest 3-on-3 street basketball tournament on the planet and an outdoor festival chock full of concerts, shopping, food, interactive entertainment. Every year brings something new! Hoopfest is a place for players of all ages and abilities from all over the country to come together in pursuit of the ultimate goal: to become a Hoopfest Champion. It’s where friends and families gather and cheer at the top of their lungs for their favorite team. It’s the chance to see a college superstar, or your dad, hustle like he’s in the final game of the NBA finals. It’s a place for your seven-year-old to score her first basket. Hoopfest is a 3-on3 basketball tournament with something for everyone. It’s an event like no other.

Downtown Spokane. For more information, please log on to http://www.spokanehoopfest. net/.

July 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26: Northwest Renaissance Festival Located just northwest of Spokane in Nine Mile Falls, the Northwest Renaissance Festival is a weekend’s worth of antiquarian fun. Fea-

turing performers, merchants, and the visual spectacle of decadent Renaissance-period 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.

July 8: Dancing With the Stars: Live!

All-Stars Champion Melissa Rycroft will headline the Dancing with the Stars: Live! Perfect Ten Tour featuring pro-dancers Witney Carson, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Peta Murgatroyd, Artem Chigvintsev, Emma Slater, Keo Motsepe, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Alan Bersten and Brittany Cherry.

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

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through June 14: The Music Man Professor Harold Hill and his “Seventy-six Trombones” head to River City, Iowa in hopes of conning the town’s people with a marching band scheme and then skipping town. Fasttalking Hill’s credentials are questioned and to top it all off he falls for the local librarian. Tony award-winning musical featuring such songs as “Ya Got Trouble”, “Shipoopi”, and “Till There Was You.” 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.

June 5-28: The Sound of Music The world’s most beloved musical won five Tony Awards and the Pulitzer. Relive many of musical theatre’s catchiest songs such as The Sound of Music, My Favorite Things, and Edelweiss. Based on the story of the Trapp Family Singers this timeless classic reminds us to embrace the unexpected.

The Modern Theatre - Coeur d’Alene Theatre. 1320 E. Garden Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. (208) 676-7529. http://www.themoderntheater.org/ June 12-28: Reasons to Be Happy Join us for the sequel to Reasons to be Pretty!

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July 9-26: Singin’ In the Rain Dance and sing with Don, Cosmo, Kathy, and Lina in “ the best movie musical of all time”. Singin’ in the Rain features Hollywood in the 20s when silent pictures were giving way to the “talkies”. This light-hearted spoof of frantic Hollywood with the advent of sound changes all the movie making rules and its Monumental Studios prepares for their romantic epic The Duelling Cavalier. Singin’ in the Rain includes some of the best-loved comedy routines, dance numbers and love ballads ever written. With a vintage score and book - and that torrential dance number - Singin’ In the Rain is 24 carat classic entertainment.

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June 14: Title 9k and 5k Whether you love to run, jog, walk, stroll or skip, the Spokane Title 9K or 5K Run is for you! So grab your gal pals and kids and join

us for a morning of running and funning. The course is fairly flat, held at the scenic River Front Park on mostly paved paths. Baby jogger friendly! There’s a fun Expo where you can sample treats, dance to the DJ, do some pre and post-run yoga, and celebrate your accomplishment! We are baby jogger friendly and even have a category for you, so no need to keep the littlest ones at home. For the toddler and up set, we have a free Rag-AMuffin Run for your 2-8 year olds.

Riverfront Park. Downtown Spokane. For more information and to register, please log on to http://www.active.com or http://www. titlenine.com/ June 21: Dad’s Day Dash 2015 This is the 3rd annual 5k benefitting SNAP, your local community action agency. SNAP is a 501c3 not-for-profit serving Spokane County residents who strive to exit poverty and build a better life. Last year we served more than 40,000 people with energy assistance, small business loans, housing, home repairs and more. All proceeds from this event directly benefit SNAP’s mission to provide access and connection to resources that create opportunities, with dignity, for people of low income. Race time will be promptly at 9:00am. This is a chipped, timed event, and is a Bloomsday 2016 second seed qualifying race.

Manito Park, 1702 S Grand Blvd Spokane, WA 99203. For more information and to register, please log on to http://www. active.com or

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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Larry H. Miller Dealerships operate four stores in Spokane and employ more than 200 individuals, but it is not just selling cars that is important to this business.

Larry H. Miller Dealerships has a strong legacy of giving back in communities where it does business. Through its charitable organization, Larry H. Miller Charities, more than $50,000 has been donated to qualified nonprofit organizations throughout Spokane since 2011.

Employees from four Larry H. Miller dealerships in Spokane volunteered in the community on Friday, April 24 during the Larry H. Miller Day of Service, an annual event that honors company founder, the late Larry H. Miller, on his birthday.

More than 40 employees from four Larry H. Miller dealerships volunteered with the Women & Children’s Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen, and assisted with painting and reorganizing inside the facility, as well as weeding and working in the yard.

“Larry H. Miller Dealerships was founded upon the values of integrity, hard work, stewardship and service, and our company mission is to enrich lives,” said John O’Bryan, senior vice president of operations, Larry H. Miller Dealerships. “This day provides employees the opportunity to work together to improve the community in which we live, work and play.

The Women & Children’s Free Restaurant Community Kitchen is a phenomenal group that focuses on filling nutritional gaps for women and children in need.”

Larry H. Miller, who passed away in 2009, strongly supported giving back in the communities where he did business, and lived by the guiding principle to “Go about doing good until there is too much good in the world.”

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a day in the life jennifer deruwe

Jennifer DeRuwe Spokane Police Officer

5:57 a.m.

7:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

There is no way to predict how my day will look. There are a few things on the Outlook calendar, but after that – the best part of my job – there is always something new! I never know whom I am going to see or where, what people I will get to meet, what friendships I can build, and, ultimately, if I can make a difference. After working many, many years as a patrol officer, I joke that I am “not a real cop” anymore! But, I really do take a lot of pride in using my law enforcement experience to expand the traditional role of policing. When people see me, I want them to be excited, rather than saying, “Take me away,” or “He did it,” while pointing to his friend!

I am so blessed to be assigned to “community outreach,” which has a very broad scope. In basic terms, I get to meet and work with Spokane youth, to build bridges and break down barriers. The Spokane Police Department hosts a Youth and Police Initiative (YPI) for high school kids. We host a Police Activities League (PAL) in the summer, to engage kids in activities. We partner with Spokane Public Schools with a restorative justice program, offering an alternative to suspension. When I’m not specifically managing those programs, I go everywhere else!

Here is what a day in the life looks like….

5:57 a.m.

New puppy starts barking three minutes before my alarm goes off! I roll over, check my phone to see what happened overnight, get out of bed and throw on my work out clothes. If I don’t work out now, I won’t at all! As I make my way to the kitchen to make lunches for my kids and husband, he in turn hands me a cup of coffee in my special mug. The kind of mug he chooses sets the

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tone for my day! He knows not to hand me the plain white one, nor the generic printed one; it must be special and demonstrate his undying affection for me - lol. After 15 years of marriage he bought me this special mug.

7:00 a.m.

An hour later… uniform on, gun belt on, vest on, boots on, I grab my phone, my lunch and log on to my computer in my patrol car.

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7:30 a.m.

School Community Partnership meeting at Newtech Skills Center. A large group of community partners have gathered to discuss how to increase the number and percent of youth who graduate from high school and/or are college ready.

10:00 a.m.

I attend a Spokane Homeless Coalition Leadership Team meeting at The

Gathering House. I am one of four community members who sit on the board for the coalition. Our goal is to host informative and worthwhile monthly meetings for over 60 agencies in our community dedicated to the issue of homelessness.

11:30 a.m.

Bathroom break after all my morning coffee – finally! Which in and of itself is a chore as a female police officer

wearing all of our gear! Then I head to my office and catch up on voicemails, emails and anything else that needs my attention.

12:00 p.m.

I run into a group of co-workers in the hallway and try to recruit them to mentor kids this summer. I just need them to commit to a couple hours of being outside at the park cheering for our kids.

4:00 p.m.

12:20 p.m.

Volunteer Services is looking for the SPD tablecloth for an upcoming recruiting event – good thing I washed it after coffee was spilled at our last event. I swear I had another box of badge stickers – amazing how fast they disappear!

12:40 p.m.

Swing by North Central High School to pick up Iris, a YPI Graduate.

Ever since she attended our Youth and Police Initiative a year ago, we keep in touch.

It only takes 30 minutes to find out how she is doing in school, how her search for a job is going, encouraging her to keep her school attendance up and just make sure everything is ok in her life. Iris needs love.

8:00 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

Meet with Valerie from Spark West Central at The Yards. She heard about our Police Activities League (PAL) summer program and wanted to learn more.

PAL offers activities for at-risk youth to build relationships with police officers in a non-traditional role. Officers serve as mentors, while the kids play basketball. This summer we are offering PAL in three Spokane neighborhoods – check out www.spokanepal. org for more info (yes, a shameless plug!)

2:45 p.m.

Pastor Shon Davis and I were asked to meet with a small group of kids that are tired of being bullied. In an effort to defend themselves, they want to start a

10:30 p.m. gang. The school staff felt the group might benefit from our new program, Restore our Kids (ROK). ROK offers an alternative to suspension. Kids meet with SPD officers and SPS Security Officers on Mondays and Wednesdays and talk about choices.

The program is a condensed version of YPI, engaging kids in honest and real conversation about stereotypes.

4:00 p.m.

Take a quick break to watch my 8th grade daughter play tennis for Greenacres Middle School. Back and forth.

Back and forth. Best of six sets…and she won!

Whew!

5:00 p.m.

Back to my office, catch my breath, eat

a few dark chocolate super fruits and answer all unanswered emails: Parents trying to register their kids for PAL. Community members interested in hosting a YPI event. YPI or ROK kids texting or Facebook messaging me. Register to have an SPD patrol car drive in the upcoming PRIDE parade. Confirm an SPD booth at the Spokane County Fair.

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Home in time to sign my kids’ homework planners, figure out how to multiply mixed fractions, quiz spelling words, and help my daughter memorize the Gettysburg address and quiz my son on Greek history.

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Snuggle the new puppy, and then crawl into bed….asleep.

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ccording to calendars and The Old Farmer’s Almanac, June 21st is the first official day of summer, but anyone living in Spokane knows that summer really starts on Thursday, June 18th. At 6:30 p.m., to be precise. That is when the crack of the bat and roar of the crowd will erupt from Avista Stadium, in the first minutes of the opening game of the Spokane Indians’ 2015 season.

Baseball and Spokane. The two go hand-in-hand, celebrating a rich history, since the first baseball game was played in Spokane on May 3, 1890.

According to Spokane Indians Baseball: Glamour, Scandal and Tragedy an article by local writer Rocky Wilson, “When the first professional baseball game was held in Spokane on that spring day, about 1,500 spectators from a town of 25,000 people crowded into the stands to cheer on the team that was called the Spokanes.

In 1903, a contest was held locally to rename the Spokanes, to give the city a stronger sense of ownership about its team, and the name Inlanders was selected. Within three weeks, however, major newspapers here, without explanation, began using the name Indians instead of Inlanders, and it stuck. Only for three years after that, from 1937 through 1939, after baseball resumed here following The Great Depression, did the Indians operate under another name besides the Spokane Indians. During that short span the team was known as the Spokane Hawks.

Spokane’s professional baseball went dormant for many years because of two World Wars and The Great Depression, yet is alive and well today, providing an opportunity for an affordable family outing where fans of all ages enjoy the thrill of the game.”

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Baseball in Spokane has been a fan favorite for well over 100 years, and the trend continues. But to be completely honest, it is not just the game of baseball that draws the fans to the games. Ever since the baseball team was purchased by Bobby Brett and his three brothers, in 1986, the Spokane Indians baseball organization has made baseball games one of the most popular and affordable sources of family entertainment, both on the field and in the stands.

“The culture here is fun,” says Otto Klein, Senior Vice President of the Spokane Indians Baseball Club, and part owner of the team, who is now in his 23rd season with the team. “We take that very seriously and we want our culture to be about family and kids. We are family oriented environment.

We understand who we are, really well.

We provide family entertainment. Our prices reflect it, our cleanliness reflects it and our employees reflect it. We have a low price point. A child can still come to a game for $5. That is significant. An adult can come for $6. That is significant. It is

really important for us to hold those prices constant. That is what affordable family entertainment is about.”

One reason for the emphasis on making it the best experience possible in the stands, for families and guests, is because the front office at Spokane Indians has very little influence on what happens on the field, and in the game. That is left up to the Texas Rangers, which is the Major League Baseball team with which the Spokane Indians are affiliated. During the Major League draft, players who are hoping to make it to the majors are assigned to one of the teams affiliated with their Major League team, and they work their way up the baseball ladder.

There are seven levels within the Texas Rangers organization: Major League (Texas Rangers, Arlington, TX), AAA (Frisco RoughRiders, Frisco, TX), AA (Round Rock Express, Round Rock, TX), Full Season High A (High Desert Mavericks, Adelanto, CA), Full Season Low A (Hickory Crawdads, Hickory, NC), Short Season A (Spokane Indians, Spokane WA),

and Rookie (AZL Rangers, Surprise, AZ).

“We don’t have any control over anything that happens on the field; we don’t control the starting lineups, we don’t have a say in who is the starting pitcher, and we don’t have a say in the manager,” says Dustin Toms, director of public relations for the Spokane Indians. “All of those are decisions made by the Texas Rangers.”

The goal for players is to keep climbing the ladder until they can get up to the Texas Rangers. Many Spokane Indians players are college athletes or high school kids that just got drafted. “That’s why we have such a quick turnaround from when we get our roster to when opening day is,” says Toms.

“The Major League draft starts on June 8.

Our players get here between June 8 and June 18 on opening day. There are 10 days in between, but it’s kind of a whirlwind for them.”

With little control or certainty over who makes up the team, how well they will do, or how long the players stay before moving up the ranks, the one thing that can be controlled is how great the experience is in

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the stands.

One person who has a particular passion for making the experience in the stands, outstanding, is General Manager Chris Duff, who has worked with the Indians for 14 seasons. “People always say, ‘Oh you must watch a lot of baseball’,” he says. “No, I don’t watch any baseball. That’s not my job at all. I’m the general manager of a small business — a small entertainment business.

I happen to go to a baseball stadium each day for work. I was much more of a baseball fan when I started. Now, I am a fan of entertainment and customer service and, really, affordable family entertainment is what my passion is now. It totally sounds cheesy, but that is what my passion has become. I didn’t know that when I started, I 60

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had no idea. I just wanted a cool job and to be around baseball.”

When Duff is in the stands, his primary focus is the crowd, making sure they are safe and having a good time. It just so happens that there is a baseball game going on at the same time. “If I hear the crowd cheer, absolutely I turn around and watch what is going on, but I never really sit and watch a game,” he says.

The crowds are watching the games, however, and they are also enjoying the activities, the food, the people-watching and the bonus offerings, such as the $1 Family Feast Nights, and the Firework Nights.

Exactly how many people are watching?

Well, last season, 193,865 people attended games, meaning an average of 5,240 fans

per game. Those numbers are impressive on their own, however, they grow even more impressive when you consider that fan attendance and participation at Spokane Indians games in 2014 surpassed attendance at WSU Football games by more than 55,000; Gonzaga University Men’s Basketball games by more than 97,000; Bloomsday by 146,700; and Hoopfest by 165,969. The numbers don’t lie; Spokane Indians baseball is a fan favorite. The 2014 Spokane Indians season drew the second largest total attendance, nationally, at the Rookie and Short Season Single A levels of Minor League Baseball, second only to the Brooklyn Cyclones. With a metro population of 2,592,149 from which to draw, the Cyclones only had 8.93% of their

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Perhaps one of the reasons there is such a connection between the team and its fans is because of the connection to our region’s history. In 2014, the team started wearing a jersey that had Salish script across the front.

Salish is the native language of the Spokane Tribe of Indians, after which the team is officially named. “We have a very close relationship with the Tribe,” says Duff. “We started using that jersey, written in Salish, as an alternate jersey for 2014. It was really positively received, and the tribe is really proud of it. So for 2015, one of the changes the fans will see on the field is that will

be our primary jersey. You’re not going to see any English; you’re going to see Salish across the chest of Spokane Indians baseball players.”

Salish is a language that is anchored in our history, but runs the risk of not being a part of our future if it is not cherished and embraced now. “I don’t know the exact number, but it is in the neighborhood of 10 people or less on the planet who speak Salish fluently,” says Duff. “It is just some tribal elders. One thing we are trying to do is teach some of their youth it can be cool having your local baseball team wear jerseys that have your language on them.”

There are a few areas in the ballpark, such as the restrooms, that now have identifying words written in both English and Salish.

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“We’re trying to go down that path that, when you come to the stadium, you’re in a different place and it feels different. It’s about honoring what we are about and where we came from,” says Duff.

Not only will fans note the Salish around the stadium and on the jerseys, but so too will the top players from the Northwest League, and the Pioneer League, when they descend on the stadium on August 4, 2015 for the All Star Game. Previously, the All Star Game was the Northwest League’s North vs. South Division All Stars, “but this year, eight other teams, scattered through Montana, Colorado, Utah and Idaho will be a part of it, with the Pioneer League All Stars vs. Northwest League All Stars,” says Toms. “We’re branching into eight more markets, eight more teams and six more major league baseball affiliates, so it’s going to be a very, very large event, one of the largest Spokane has seen in recent years.”

Right now, the only way to get a ticket to the All Star Game is by purchasing one of the mini season ticket packages. “We’re not going to ask you to come out to all 38 games, that is tough in the summer,” says Toms, “so we have mini packages with seven, 14 or 21 games, and included in all of those packages is a guaranteed seat to the All Star Game. It won’t be back in Spokane for at least a decade.”

Whether it is opening night, the All Star Game, or any other game, a day at the ballpark is magical. “When you step through our gates, you are now in our world,” says Klein. “We want you to forget about your job, or the hard times at home.

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Cheney. The home was built in 2014, when the Showalters moved to the Inland Northwest from Denver, but was designed so that it wouldn’t “look like a new box on the old hill, but like it had been here forever,” says architect Ryan Ruffcorn.

The move from Denver to Cheney, where Matt grew up, was a big transition, and there were many reasons behind it. “Family was a big part but we also felt that Colorado was becoming very crowded.

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We really want a place for our kids to run, and a small town to grow up in,” explains Tracy. “We looked for land initially in Colorado but nothing stood out. Matt would often talk about all the lakes in Washington, and how beautiful it was. We initially had our eye on a property with a house on it, and I flew out here to see it. The layout was all wrong but on that very same day our ‘now’ property came up for sale. I fell in love! That’s when we decided to build. I had

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The Showalters had clear ideas about their dream home: a white house in the country with an open floor plan, lots of common spaces coupled with little nooks to retreat into, and a four-season indoor-

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The indoor/outdoor room has wood paneled walls, lots of windows and a cozy fireplace. It also doubles as a guest room.

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“The home has super high insulation values,” says Hanson, noting that it was built above Energy Star requirements and has double-framed exterior walls that are about a foot thick.

“We talk about getting the bones of the house right and building well the things that aren’t seen,” Hanson continues. Below-the-surface details include the use of a high-quality rain screen that wraps the house and allows any water that might penetrate the siding to drain.

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Just off the kitchen is the dining room, with a long wood table and a mix of metal and leather chairs. The family room that juts off to the east end of the main level is a beautiful and comfortable spot with a cozy sectional and built-in cabinets topped with a long countertop that can serve as a buffet for entertaining. Beneath this surface is a cleverly concealed secret: a flat screen TV that rises with the push of a button, which

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The television in the family room retracts down into a hidden compartment in the cabinets, allowing for unobstructed views out of the window and onto the property.

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The great room has been wonderful on a day-to-day basis, the Showalters say—and the home has quickly become popular with their extended family. “The family has made this the default location,” Matt says with a laugh.

Tracy and Matt made all of the art and furniture choices themselves. The color palette is full of neutrals accented with occasional pops of Tracy’s favorite colors, turquoise and green, which relate each part of the house to the next: green metal barstools at the island, the lovely darker green of the fireplace, the soft green hues of the dining room chairs, and the rich gray-green of the powder room. There is intentionally plenty of open space

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on the walls, which have an imperfect smooth finish that looks like plaster. Art and window treatments have been pared back to let the home and its surroundings do the talking. “There’s not a lot of artwork—your view is the artwork,” Tracy says.

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Rounding out the lower level is an indoor/outdoor room. “We wanted something we could sit in all year round,” Tracy says. This room, intentionally set a bit apart from the rest of the house in location and style, has rustic boards covering the walls and ceiling, with a corner fireplace for chilly evenings, doors that open onto the adjacent deck, and lots of windows that will let in warm breezes in the spring and summer. Adding to the aesthetics here are the rafter ties that cross the ceiling. This room also doubles as a guest room for visitors.

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The hub of the second story is the upper level family room, an area in between the children’s bedrooms with a comfy couch, play space and a TV that’s “mostly used for Xbox,” Tracy says. The two boys each have their own rooms with gray walls (one son was talked down from his initial request for black paint) and lofted beds. In between their two bedrooms is a spacious bathroom with two vanities and twin brushed metal medicine cabinets, fun red light fixtures, and flooring that looks like rich, dark wood but is actually luxury vinyl, a material

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A variety of unique light fixtures, from the industrial ones in the bathroom, to the chandelier in the Showalter’s daughter’s room, add rich detail to the home.

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Their daughter’s bedroom is a playful, girly space full of great features. “This is my favorite room in the house,” Tracy says. It has soft pink walls and bedding, a custom chandelier, a walk-in closet and an en suite bathroom, and what are arguably the home’s best views through its east-facing windows (where blackout roller shades were recently installed to help

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The master suite is spacious and quiet, with soft blue walls, a rustic headboard, and the continuation of the carpeting that’s used throughout the upper story—a low pile carpet with a subtle pattern that doesn’t show dirt. A long, built-in bench along the room’s large windows serves as extra storage space and seating.

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The upper story also has a small but important feature near the staircase: a laundry chute where they can drop clothes directly down into the laundry room.

The home is everything its owners envisioned. “That was the amazing thing— it turned out just as we’d expected,” Matt says. The inside of the home is in great shape, and they’re now moving on to the exterior. The house is perched on a little ledge, surrounded by peaceful, rolling hills, quiet except for the croaks of frogs and howls of coyotes.

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“A freshly painted home tends to look newer and of higher quality than those that have not been painted recently and will make a great first impression,” says Scott. “Using up to date or fresh colors also makes a home look new and can have an unconscious effect on buyers and passersby alike.”

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Terra was born when Fruci was sitting in Manito Park’s Tsutakawa Japanese Garden and thought “Why can’t we live in beautiful settings like this?”

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Spectacular Views from this gorgeous one-story home. Formal living and dining rooms. Cook's kitchen boasts gas range, eating bar, walk-in pantry & skylight. Family room with gas fireplace opens to covered deck. Master suite with double sink vanity, jetted tub and double closets. Parklike yard. Newer roof. New exterior paint.

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• Tree lined streets, 2 private community parks, & paved walking paths.

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entertainment, close to medical care and hospitals, and less than 15 minutes from downtown and I-90.

“The central organizing concept has been to provide a setting where there will be a deep connection to nature, and to provide that in a maintenance-free setting that frees up time for an active lifestyle, whether that means spending time reading instead of doing yard work, weekends filled with hiking and skiing or extended time away for travel,” says Fruci. “At the same time, for those who like to garden, the townhomes have been designed to provide personal garden space as well as an extensive area for private container gardening, with built-in drip irrigation.”

The central garden will be unlike anything currently available in a Spokanearea housing community. It measures approximately 500’ x 120’ – about the size of two football fields laid end-to-end – containing ponds, waterfalls and a wide variety of trees and plants. Fruits, vegetables and herbs will be woven throughout the ornamental plants in the garden, creating a space that looks like an ornamental garden, but produces an abundance of food.

Not only will food be grown in the central garden, but the entire top of the 380-foot wall along Bella Terra on Havana Street between 23rd and 24th avenues will be a planter with drip irrigation, filled with hanging food plants, greenery and flowering plants.

“Taking the opposite approach of most developments, our garden and water features were laid out first, then the townhomes were designed specifically with the garden views and connection as the primary criteria,” says Fruci. Once the basic layout was completed, every aspect of the plan was evaluated and dozens of adjustments were made to the garden and townhome designs to maximize the residents’ connection to the garden and to maintain their privacy.

The first phase of Bella Terra’s master planned, gated community will consist of 36 townhomes encircling the central garden. There will be more than a mile of pathways and private roads for walking or

jogging around the 15-acre site.

The exquisitely designed townhomes, each with a garden view and private outdoor spaces, offer a wide variety of options, with one, two or threestory models. The townhomes have a contemporary feel, while embodying traditional values of craftsmanship, design and finish that are typically found only in custom homes.

“While two of our three main models offer full ground-floor living, the Emerson townhome is our most flexible and dynamic model,” says Fruci. “It can be either two or three stories, features a spectacular terrace overlooking the central garden, and even offers options for an elevator or a three-car garage. The ground floor of the Emerson can be configured in one of four ways, including a fully self contained living suite where an elderly parent, an adult child, one of the owners or a guest could live long term in what is essentially a separate, one level home within a home.”

Other key design features include no common walls, ensuring sound separation from neighbors, and expansive walls of glass facing the garden that flood the homes with natural light and provide spectacular views.

Despite all the glass, year-round energy costs, including heating, cooling, hot water and all other uses, have been independently computed to range from $85 per month for the smallest model, to $154 for the largest, with the average sized model at about $110.

Bella Terra will appeal to anyone who wants a spectacular garden setting without the responsibility of yard maintenance. It is an excellent option for empty nesters wanting to downsize and simplify without giving up the beauty of their current outdoor living spaces.

“In a world that can be noisy, hectic, filled with multiple distractions, and lacking any sense of natural order,” says Fruci, “Bella Terra will provide a home base that will enable people to relax, re-focus, and re-energize.”

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oopfest has erupted into the world’s largest three-on-three basketball tournament, and there are no plans for the growth of Spokane’s signature basketball tournament to slow down.

In fact, ESPN will be covering this year’s festival, which will expand Hoopfest’s reach globally and intrigue basketball lovers to visit Spokane for a one of a kind tournament.

My wife and I had our own special experience with last summer’s Hoopfest. We were asked to be the social media ambassadors for this event, and to cover anything fitness, nutrition and Hoopfest related for the organization’s YouTube channel. With videos like this one (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lds_7cdEG8s) we covered everything Hoopfest, including how to warm-up, cool down, which venues to attend and special attractions at Hoopfest.

If you are as anxious for Hoopfest as we are, you should be training now! This doesn’t have to be a difficult task. Simply follow “The Ultimate Hoopfest Home Workout,” guidelines below, and visit our website WorkoutAnywhere.net (the official workout link is here: http://www.workoutanywhere.net/hoopfest-home-workout) to receive an exclusive Hoopfest home workout video, and you’ll be more than ready for the streets of Spokane.

Remember, all ability levels are welcome to compete during the end of June. For the elite competitors, routine practice and training is a given; however, for the Weekend Warriors, Hoopfest might be the first time one has picked up a basketball this year. To avoid unnecessary pain and injury, follow the three best cross-training

tips for becoming Hoopfest-ready. One only needs a couple weeks of this Hoopfest specific training boot camp and, best of all, the training can be performed anywhere.

Step One: Jump Around Basketball is clearly a sport revolving around plyometric and agile movements. For seasoned basketball players, jumping around is second nature; however, for most Hoopfest players, the innerMichael Jordan is only let out June 28th and 29th. Ultimately, this leads to a week of sore, achy muscles and risk of potential injury. To avoid this agony, start jumping around no later than two or three weeks prior to Hoopfest.

Start with the basics. First, warm up with movement until sweating occurs. This can be going for a run, walk, bike, doing jumping jacks or dancing around. Next, find a step, and hop on to it. Repeat this plyometric exercise 15 times, rest a minute or two and repeat two more times. Finish by shooting around and stretching thoroughly. Repeat this activity every 72 hours and add a step and an additional set of hops, followed by shooting around and stretching.

Step Two: Get Mobile There is a wonderful Apple application called MobilizeMe for mobile and tablet users. One can go through a series of stretches and mobility drills based on different body parts. In addition, the app has a timer to help clients stretch for an optimal length of time, and then on to the next mobility exercise. spokanecda.com • JUNE • 2015

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To make the most of this application with regards to Hoopfest, focus on the lower body, lower back, hips and ankles. Turn this app on post-workout to make the most of the body’s natural recovery process.

Step Three: Hydrate More often than not, Hoopfest weekend is hot! Hot weather puts players at risk of dehydration and heat sickness. The easiest way to counteract dehydration is by drinking more water, and less soda.

In addition to drinking less soda, avoid overly caffeinated drinks, sugary juices, alcohol and carbonated beverages. Stick to water to thoroughly hydrate the body and begin as soon as possible. For best health practices, try to get water consumption up and over one gallon a day. Then, take notice of urine color. This may sound disgusting, but if it’s clear, then so are you.

Final Thoughts By applying the simple, yet effective cross-training practices, rest assured that your Hoopfest 2015 will be successful.

Being prepared always creates a positive outcome and allows the body time to adjust to Hoopfest-like conditions is the ultimate way to level the playing field.

While enjoying the best of Spokane best weather (if Mother Nature agrees), best atmosphere, best activity, best views of the spectacular Falls - be mindful and in the moment of how fortunate we all are to enjoy this well organized event. The Inland Northwest has much to offer and Hoopfest is one of its crowning achievements.

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Cheers - with water - to an exciting and successful Hoopfest weekend!

Justin Rundle is a Certified Personal Trainer with eight years of training experience. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Whitworth University, and is the Mt. Spokane High School Strength and Conditioning Coach, the Mt. Spokane Varsity Defensive Line Coach and the owner of www.workoutanywhere. net (online personal training and dieting assistance).

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HELPING CHILDREN REALIZE A DREAM

by Michelle Binder-Zolezzi In our Inland Northwest community, there are many people working in ways that both inspire and benefit young people, the next generation and the future of our world. The volunteers at the “Healthy Equine Association for Rehabilitation and Training” (HEART) are such people. HEART’s acronym is an appropriate one and describes the place that every volunteer comes from when working with the horses or the children. In their words, “First we save horses, then we teach children to ride.”

HEART is a Washington State Charitable organization and a Federal 501(c)3. The motto “Making the impossible…. Possible” is the guiding principle for the organization.

HEART’s mission is to rescue horses that may be candidates for euthanasia, rehabilitate them and return them to a useful life in lesson programs and activities for young people and disadvantaged youth. Eleven horses currently support the programs provided through Relational Riding Academy in Cheney. Children participate in lessons, day camps, horse shows, and special activities that HEART horses attend. Consistent with HEART’s mission to improve the lives of children, an active scholarship program provides funding for young riders through national, regional and local organization’s youth programs.

HEART horses travel too.Hardworking, talented HEART students are currently raising funds to go to the 2015 Cowboy Dressage World Finals in California! Not every trip is that big. In summer 2014, two special horses spent the day at West Central Episcopal Church Youth Camp, taking children who had never touched a horse, on rides. HEART horses regularly attend community events, and have even visited folks in special care facilities. One man walked a few steps without his walker just to touch the horse that visited his home. The horses truly have an almost magical effect on human beings and even the most timid children find courage, joy, love and trust when they are around these special animals.

The HEART horses typically have few options due to the injuries, illnesses or diseases they have. The organization has saved horses suffering from starvation and problems like laminitis and career-ending severe injury, and has even raised funds for surgery.

One horse was one day from scheduled euthanasia but was donated to HEART instead, shipped by the owners from Colorado to Spokane in hopes that, with the help of HEART’s expert veterinarians, he could be saved. He was saved and went on to teach many riders. Sometimes owners just can’t keep horses they love due to their own illnesses or advanced age. At age 84, one donor wanted her horse to have a forever home where she knew he would be cared for and loved, and that is where he is.

HEART is committed to becoming more self-sustaining and is exploring fundraising business opportunities but charitable donations are critical to the survival of the organization. Volunteers care for the horses and staff fundraisers like HEART’s major community event, the “Wild West Kids Carnival” held in the fall. Fundraisers and donations generate the funds needed to care for the rescue horses and provide scholarship funds, but anyone can help: Sponsor a horse. Sponsor a child. Volunteer. Donate.

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Backing up their Work Chiropractic Thoughts from the Experts Local chiropractors share their thoughts, experiences and passion for chiropractic care Chiropractic care is for everyone “In 20 years of practice experience, I would have to say that spinal problems have no age boundries,” says Dr. Ray Sicilia. “I have treated patients ranging from infants to the elderly, and have seen results that some would consider miraculous. To be clear, I will never cure anything. My goal in treating any patient is to get that patient to function as good as possible. When the neuro-musculo-skeletal system’s function is restored and nerve pressure is released, many symptoms go away. Symptoms from conditions that most people would never relate to spinal issues, such as acid reflux, constipation, vertigo, plantar fasciitis, etc., can be a result of spinal alignment problems and nerve impingement. The AMA has stated that 70 percent of low back pain patients should be seen by chiropractors first, and that 70 percent of headaches stem from neck problems. Those two statistics in and of themselves should warrant most people getting checked by chiropractors, when you consider that 90 percent of Americans have back problems.” >>

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Chiropractic and Massage Clinic

Dr. Michael R. Valente

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Voted Best Chiropractor 2007 Of

Valente Chiropractic is a growing Chiropractic and Massage Clinic on Spokane's North Side.

They have two skilled chiropractors, Dr. Michael Valente and Dr. Andrew Czapla, as well as three talented massage therapists.

It doesn't take more than one visit to Valente Chiropractic to realize everyone there is highly invested in seeing you reach your full health potential and making the journey there comfortable and fun.

Patients come to them from all walks of life and during all stages of life. They treat each patient with a customized approach tailored to their unique needs and goals. This may combine a variety of therapies, as they offer chiropractic care, massage therapy, exercise rehabilitation, kinesiology taping, cupping therapy, and cold laser therapy, among many others.

For as busy a clinic as Valente Chiropractic is, you won't have any trouble getting an appointment. They've made it a priority to be there for their patients when they need them. After your first appointment, for which they can almost always get you in the same or next day, you're welcome to walk in for an adjustment anytime during their business hours. And there are plenty of hours to drop by as Valente Chiropractic is open for chiropractic care over 52 hours during their six day week, Monday through Saturday.

Outside of the care you'll receive from their doctors and therapists, Valente Chiropractic's staff is committed to making the billing and paperwork side of health care as stress free as possible. They realize that insurance can be confusing to those outside of the billing field. That's why they check the insurance benefits of patients on their first visit, or before when possible. They can almost always let their patients know exactly what their portion of the cost will be. If a patient has an automobile or work injury claim, their staff has the experience to help navigate those waters as well.

It's no wonder why our readers have voted Valente Chiropractic “Best Chiropractor” for the past 10 years.

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Experience how good you can feel.

“It is estimated that Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) treat over 27 million Americans (adults and children) annually.” ~ American Chiropractic Association

Thank you Spokane! Voted Best Chiropractors in Spokane.

Dr. Raymond Sicilia Certified

Chiropractic Sports Physician

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Firsthand experience “My story drives my passion,” says Dr. Houk of Houk Chiropractic. “I injured my low back while playing football my freshman year at North Central High School in Spokane. My back pain was misdiagnosed and medically mismanaged for four years.

Two weeks after graduation I went to a chiropractor as a “last resort.”

For the first time in four years, this chiropractor performed a thorough examination of my spine, took x-rays showing an obvious fracture, as well as other problems in my spine. He told me that although he could not repair or ‘cure’ my fracture, he felt confident that he could help improve my current condition to a much higher ‘baseline’ of health and wellness and manage it with reasonable periodic care. After several weeks of treatment, I wished I had those four years to live over again. My life was profoundly changed for the better because of his abilities to address my condition. I didn’t even really know what a chiropractor was or what they did for people before ‘trying’ it. I thought to myself, why don’t more people know about chiropractic and how much it can help?

By my sophomore year at Washington State University, I was praying for direction. “What am I

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University Chiropractic Serving Spokane Valley Since 1977

“Doctors of Chiropractic (DC) are used by all 32 professional football teams. DCs treat neuromusculoskeletal strain injuries, including neck and back pain, hamstring and quadriceps strains and whiplash injuries, helping to lower the overuse of opioids and other prescription pain medications.”

~ American Chiropractic Association

Our Services:

Chiropractic Care, Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nutritional Guidance

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going to do, and be for my life’s work?” I was not fully satisfied with the career course I was on. I thought about my chiropractor and how much he enjoyed seeing me get well. I thought about how much I enjoyed seeing myself get well without drugs or surgery. How great could that be, to help people to truly get their health and vitality (life) back with just my hands! It hit me “like a ton of bricks.” I changed my course from business administration to chiropractic in 1977 and never looked back.

I began practice in Spokane on January 5, 1982, and have loved helping people via chiropractic ever since. My passion to help people with spine-related problems, to be as healthy as possible, and to live by the “Golden Rule” is all I focus on. My practice grew very quickly, as God blessed my efforts to help people. My passion has become our passion. We create demand by providing excellent service and results for people.

We supply the demand by hiring like-minded people who really care about helping people at our high level of service standards. Our purpose is to serve and help our patients live life to their best potential. It’s our passion!

The Importance of Spinal Health Spinal health is critical for the health of the entire body, since the nerves that supply the body originate at the spinal cord, and any spinal misalignments, or subluxations, can affect every part of your body. If the spine is functioning properly, the body can work at its optimum potential. If the spine is subluxated—even if it feels fine—the body won’t be in top form. It is not always a major injury that causes the misalignment. “It is the little traumas that happen in life,” says Dr. Michael Valente, of Valente Chiropractic. “Your spine records injury. One day something relatively simple happens and throws your back out.”

For many patients, back and neck pain are a nagging discomfort, which they try to ignore for as long as possible despite the negative effects it can have on their life.

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

When working with a chiropractor, keep in mind that joints don’t have to “pop.”

Many people don’t feel they have been treated until they hear 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.

“The human body is the SCIENCE, restoring peak function is the ART.” “Rich May is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I have been suffering from a herniated disk and migraines. Just one visit with him and I cannot believe the transformation.

I haven’t had any migraines and I am able to function with minimal pain from the disk. Every day I am more impressed. I feel fabulous, you have to visit him! Very happy client!!! I have seen many chiropractors over the past 20 years for migraines and low back disk issues and spent $$$. Never have I had such an instant relief from pain and been able to move freely. I just ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Thank you!”

-- Laura W.’s review on Blue Chip’s Facebook page

Our Services Include:

Athletic Enhancement and Performance (AE&P) • Injury Treatment • Motor Vehicle Accident • Workers Compensation • Chronic Pain • Full-Spectrum

We know what you’re looking for, and we want your trip to Blue Chip Chiropractic to be the highlight of your day. Google us for our unique, effective philosophy and care.

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It Takes Two to Tango!

Question 6: I am in the military and will be deployed for an extended period of time.

We’d like to start a family soon—is there anything I can do before being deployed?

Answer: Yes. With approval by both partners, sperm samples collected and frozen prior to deployment can be used later for IUI during the deployment.

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Infertility is often thought of as a “female thing,” so you may be surprised to learn

that it’s attributed to the male partner up to 40 percent of the time. Evaluating both partners during a fertility assessment is essential.

At SRM Spokane, these are the most common questions we get from men prior to an evaluation.

Question 1: How do you identify a male infertility issue?

Answer: The easiest way is with semen analysis. We examine concentration, motility (the ability of sperm to travel through the female reproductive tract), and shape of the sperm.

Question 2: Do testosterone supplements affect our chance of conceiving?

Answer: Testosterone supplementation may lead to infertility by disrupting a man’s reproductive physiology and decreasing his ability to produce sperm.

Question 3: I have pain, swelling, or I feel a mass around my testicles. Could this be a cause of infertility?

Answer: Pain and/or swelling could be related to dilated blood vessels around the testicles, which can lead to an abnormal semen analysis and infertility. It’s best to be evaluated by a healthcare provider to determine if this is what’s happening for you.

Question 4: How often should we have intercourse when we are trying to conceive?

Answer: Sperm can be present in the female reproductive tract for three or more days; so intercourse every other day during the optimal fertile time is sufficient.

Question 5: I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. My doctor told me that I need chemotherapy and/or radiation, which may permanently affect my sperm count. I would like to have children in the future. Is there anything I can do?

Answer: Yes. Sperm samples can be collected and frozen for later use in a variety of fertility treatments, such as IUI (intrauterine insemination) or IVF (in vitro fertilization).

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Question 7: My semen analysis was abnormal. What should I do next?

Answer: After an abnormal semen analysis, it’s important to follow up with your healthcare provider. He or she may recommend repeating the semen analysis in a few months. If a second semen analysis is abnormal, you may be referred to a fertility specialist for further evaluation.

Question 8: Can alcohol, tobacco or marijuana uses affect my semen analysis?

Answer: Yes. Tobacco and marijuana use is a well-documented cause of alterations in semen analysis. In addition to supporting a healthy lifestyle, reducing or eliminating tobacco or marijuana use can be beneficial for fertility. It’s less clear whether low to moderate alcohol consumption alters semen analysis; however, excessive alcohol consumption is definitively linked to changes in semen analysis.

Question 9: I had a vasectomy, but now I want more children. What can I do?

Answer: Vasectomy reversal or in vitro fertilization may allow you to achieve pregnancy. Consult a specialist to learn the benefits and drawbacks of each option and to determine which treatment is best for you.

Thomas E. Fisher, DO, returned to the Pacific Northwest to join the SRM Spokane team in August 2014. Prior to joining SRM, Dr. Fisher completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Oregon Health & Science University; and his Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY. He is dedicated to providing couples with compassion and putting them at ease while going through the difficult process of infertility.

To learn more about Dr. Fisher and SRM Spokane, visit srmspokane.com.

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So here we are, yet again.

Facing another glorious summer, with long days, warm temperatures and clear skies. Oh, the burden of our lot in life!

We have to get through the next 91 days somehow. To help ease the duty of filling these beautiful days with fun activities and memory making excursions, we’ve stepped in with some top-picks for spotlight excursions, as well as things to do around town. We wish you well as you muddle through the weeks ahead! We’re sure you’ll at least be able to enjoy the summer a little bit.

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A visit to Ainsworth Hot Springs is a quintessential part of any trip to Nelson Kootenay Lake. Located just 40 minutes from Nelson, three world-famous hot pools are set into the side of the mountain, each with fantastic views of Kootenay Lake.

Originating in the Cody Caves area, the water is heated as it filters through porous rock almost one and a half miles beneath the surface.

Hydraulic pressure then forces the water upwards where it emerges at a steamy 116F. The water is then cooled to an average 107F before it hits Ainsworth Hot Springs. The main lounging pool temperature averages about 95F but there is also a stream fed cold plunge pool for anyone who is game to give it a try. www.nelsonkootenaylake.com

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Farmer’s Market Wednesdays 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. through September Get out of the midweek rut with a trip to the Downtown Farmer’s Market. Local farmers and vendors gather to offer fresh produce, artisan breads, arts, and crafts. Grab some fresh produce or other tasty treats to eat and then head over for a walk on the boardwalk to soak up some sun or have a picnic in McEuen Park.

Car d’Alene – 25th Anniversary Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20 It’s a classic car weekend and fun for all ages. Stake out a spot on the sidewalk Friday night in downtown Coeur d’Alene to watch the classic cars cruise the streets. Get up close and personal with the beautiful cars Saturday at the car show, awards at 4 p.m. located at 5th & Sherman downtown. The cruise and car show are free to attend. Cars require registration to enter the cruise and/or show.

Downtown Concert Series Tuesdays 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. starting July 7 Head down to Sherman Square Park to catch the Downtown Coeur d’Alene Concert Series. As in years past, this free concert series will feature a lineup of great musicians.

Check the concert schedule online to view bands. Bad weather moves the concert to The Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops.

Street Fair Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2 Located on Sherman Avenue in downtown Coeur d’Alene, the 2015 Street Fair is the best arts and crafts weekend in the Northwest. There are over 200 vendors lining the streets with crafts, good eats and treats. This event also coincides with the outdoor festival, Art on the Green, at North Idaho College. Art on the Green promotes and encourages the arts in the community.

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Both events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www. coeurdalene.org

Adult (21 + Over) Entertainment

Casinos –Betting that summer will be more fun if you are willing to take a gamble? You could have a winning time at one of the local casinos. Try the blackjack tables at Northern Quest Casino (www.northernquest.com) in Airway Heights, or make it a day on the golf course at Coeur d’Alene Casino (www.cdacasino.com) in Worley, ID. Soiree on the Edge at Arbor Crest - The music, the wine, the hillside vistas, the fresh air. At Soiree on the Edge, on the lawn of the beautiful Arbor Crest Winery, you will share with those around you an exciting array of musical experiences. Music Director Eckart Preu and the orchestra musicians will serenade you. Sit back and renew your spirit with an exciting assortment

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of musical delights both traditional and contemporary. Bring your picnic or purchase your meal (or Arbor Crest wine) on site. August 12th and 19th. www.spokanesymphony.org Maryhill Winery - The annual summer concert series at Maryhill Winery is taking a hiatus this summer in order to improve safety and traffic flow on Highway 14, but before you start crying into your wine, make sure to still put Maryhill Winery on your summer fun calendar for these events. Father’s Day Vineyard Walk: Spend Father’s Day in the vineyards at Maryhill during their annual vineyard walk on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association. On Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. is the Blue Moon, Blues & BBQ Celebrate this year’s only blue moon, in the scenic Columbia Gorge at Maryhill paired with live music, food and wine! www.maryhillwinery.com 116

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Walla Walla, the capital of Washington wine country, is home to some of the best cycling in the Evergreen State. With uncrowded rural roads that pass through miles of rolling vineyards, wheat fields, and farmland, Walla Walla is not only a picturesque cycling destination but also an uncomplicated one. From downtown Walla Walla, cyclists are just minutes from rural farm roads that lead to the nearby Blue Mountains, where steep climbs await. West of town, gently undulating roads cut through seemingly endless wheat fields, where you’re likely to encounter as many tractors as cars. And for those interested in tackling less rigorous and more urban routes, the paved paths and bikeways that run through Walla Walla’s historic neighborhoods are a great option for families or for those who just want to cruise.

The Walla Walla Valley bicycle map – which can be viewed and downloaded for free from the Visitor Resources page at www.wallawalla.org – details the region’s most popular urban and rural routes with easy-to-follow directions.

With more than 120 wineries, world-class performing arts and cultural attractions plus a growing reputation as a must-visit culinary destination, there’s plenty here for cyclists to taste, eat and explore after a few hours in the saddle.

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Wine Tasting Tours – Washington is becoming increasingly well known for its wine production, and some of the best wineries are right here in Spokane.

With 18 local wineries within the city, visit several throughout the summer, and become better acquainted with your local wineries. www.spokanewineries.net

Artistic Flair

MAC (Museum of Arts and Culture) - When you have a MAC attack, satisfy it with a trip to Spokane’s premier museum, located in Browne’s Addition.

Several exhibits running throughout the summer are worth your time. (509) 4563931 www.northwestmuseum.org Northwest Renaissance Festival - Hear ye, hear ye! Calling all kings, queens and wenches. One of summer’s staple events is the Northwest Renaissance Fair Festival is celebrating its 21st year over

four weekends in July. With jousting, music, theatre, comedy and quadrille and quintaine (think horses), you will want to come back multiple weekends.

For more information about activities and performers, visit their website at www.nwrf.net Art on the Green - Now in its 47th year, annual arts and crafts festival is a Coeur d’Alene tradition, which will bring together over 135 artists and an expected 50,000 visitors when it hits the green July 31- August 2. You can view and purchase art from a variety of mediums including metal, wood beads, clay and fiber. Located on the old Fort Sherman grounds, on the North Idaho College campus. www.artonthegreen. org

Free and Fun

Picnic at your favorite local park – No permit, pass or ticket needed; simply

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fill up the picnic basket, grab a blanket and head to your favorite local park for a leisurely meal and a chance to relax in the beauty of our numerous local parks.

Don’t forget to pack a Frisbee!

First Fridays - This family-friendly event, the first Friday of each month, features live dance, music and theatre exhibits, as well as art showings and more. Events run from 5-8 p.m. and vary each month. www.downtownspokane.net Spokane River Centennial Trail – There are probably over a hundred reasons to love Spokane’s Centennial Trail. Start discovering them yourself, whether it is by biking, walking, running or rollerblading on this trail, which is one of the true gems of the city. Hop on the trail at any point along the way, between NineMile Falls and the Idaho border – that is a lot of trail from which to choose. www.spokanecentennialtrail.org Public Libraries – Check it out. Literally, check out some books. Our libraries are alive with excitement over the summer.

Whether you are looking for a book to read, want to research an area of interest, or simply want to escape the heat by cooling off with a book, this is the place to do it. Check out summer story hours and activities for children! www.spokanelibrary.org Crosby Museum - Bing Crosby was not just a well-known celebrity, he was also a Gonzaga University alumnus and a well-loved citizen of Spokane. One of the world’s largest public collections of Crosby memorabilia is displayed in the Crosbyana Room in the Foley Center.

Learn more about Bing and his life as a

Spokanite. www.gonzaga.edu Riverside State Park – There is a little bit of heaven just a few miles from downtown. Riverside State Park is a great place to spend the day hiking or biking along the trails, watching rafters and kayakers fly by on the water and enjoying the beauty of the area. With camping and restroom facilities, you may just want to move in! For more information visit www.riversidestatepark.org Manito Park Duncan Gardens- The gardens of Versailles are so lovely, but the airfare is outrageous. Enjoy a garden of similar extreme beauty, for free. Manito Park’s Duncan Garden is a stunning sight to see, and will soon be a destination favorite. www.thefriendsofmanito.org

Worth a Drive

Grand Coulee Dam Light Show – A tradition in the making, a trip to Grand Coulee Dam is well-worth the drive.

The story of the Columbia River is told through narration and laser lights that dance across the dam. There is a patriotic finale that all will enjoy. Shows run daily throughout the summer. www.grandcouleedam.org The National Lentil Festival – Visit Pullman for the lentils! Our area of eastern Washington and northern Idaho, the Palouse Region, grows a third of the lentils in the United States. Since 1989, the National Lentil Festival has celebrated this wonderful little legume that is consumed by people all over the world. Join the fun this year! www. lentilfest.com

COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO Art Walk Every second Friday 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. through December Grab the family and stroll through beautiful Downtown Coeur d’Alene to take in the vibrant gallery scene of local and nationally acclaimed artists. All are within walking distance; just follow the yellow balloons. Art Walk is a family-friendly, free event.

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Resort Life – Visit heaven on earth: Priest Lake.

Established in 1932, Elkins Resort (www. elkinsresort.com) is a Priest Lake favorite for locals, not just for summer vacations, but also for their busy summer wedding

season. Family-owned and operated since 1946, Hill’s Resort (www.hillsresort. com) has been a popular destination on the lake ever since its first summer in business. It is not just Priest Lake that has all the good places, though. Check out Klinks Resort on Lake Williams (www.klinksresort.com) a mere 30 miles from Spokane.

Hell’s Canyon – With 652,488 acres of beauty, including the Snake River and the deepest river gorge in North America, opportunities abound in Hell’s Canyon National Recreation Area, in the northeastern corner of Oregon and western edge of Idaho. Whether you are horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, rafting or taking a driving tour, the adventure is palpable. www.fs.fed.us/hellscanyon Glacier National Park – A National park located within a day’s drive is one of the best parts of living here. Head to Glacier and enjoy the beauty of over 1 million acres of forests, meadows and lakes, with backpacking, boating, fishing and hiking as some of the most favored activities. www.nps.gov/glac

Kid Friendly

City Pools– It’s cool to go to the pool!

Pools are open from June 22. Jump, float, dive or simply splash in one of Spokane Park’s Departments six aquatic centers: A.M. Cannon Park, Comstock, Hillyard, Liberty, Shadle and Witter. A variety of aquatic programs and open swim sessions are available at each pool. www.spokaneparks.org MOBIUS - Just because it is summer doesn’t mean you stop learning especially when you include a trip to MOBIUS on your schedule. Located across the street from Nordstrom, in a 26,000 center, this hands on children’s museum and educational experience combines science, technology and entertainment all in one! www.mobiusspokane.org Cat Tales Zoological Park – Looking for a roaring good time this summer? Head out to Cat Tales on Spokane’s north side. Where else in this part of the world can you go to see an assortment of

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large exotic cats? This is an experience to remember. www.cattales.org Spokane Farmer’s Market – Gather goodies fresh from the land without having to do the harvesting yourself.

Mosey on down to Spokane Farmer’s Market, located at 20 W. 5th Avenue, between Division and Browne and browse the best in local produce, flowers and more. www.spokanefarmersmarket.org

Woodland Park Zoo – Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! From lions to zebras, elephants, penguins, giraffes, flamingos, bears, wolves and more, Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo is an oasis in the middle of the city. This must see, world-class zoo provides a chance to see animals you may never otherwise see, right in the heart of the city. Well worth the drive! www.zoo.org Olympic Game Farm - Originally designed as a holding facility for the animal actors of Disney Studios, for over 40 years, Olympic Game Farm has provided an opportunity for visitors from all over the world to learn and observe wildlife, igniting countless imaginations.

With over 200 animals onsite, driving tours leave visitors with vivid memories of these amazing creatures; experiences which, at first are hard to imagine, become pleasantly surprising. Friendly llamas and yak eat bread from your hand, clowning bears stand up and wave, and the elk and buffalo peacefully grazing in the pastures. This may be the event of your summer! www.olygamefarm.com

Miscellaneous Fun

Laser Quest – Ever want to zap your co-worker or friend? Now is your chance to do it with laser guns, and to have great fun in the process. The excitement is palpable at Laser Quest in downtown Spokane’s old Armory building. Gather a group of friends or coworkers and let the adventure begin. www.laserquest.com Visit The Scoop – Perhaps the coolest – and smallest – ice cream shop in the city, The Scoop is a summertime destination - and they have the best vintage van!

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and outdoor seating, it is worth the walk – or drive. They don’t have a website you can visit, so just go straight to The Scoop, at 1001 West 25th Avenue Fourth of July!!! Celebrate America’s birthday with fireworks and music at Riverfront Park. This annual community event celebrates Independence Day with family-friendly activities, food, music, arts and crafts, culminating in a spectacular fireworks extravaganza. www.spokaneriverfrontpark.com IMAX – Escape the heat of the summer by slipping into the doors of the IMAX theatre in Riverfront Park. With the area’s tallest movies screen and a bevy of interesting and educational films, this is the place to be. www.spokaneriverfrontpark.com Green Bluff – A visit to Green Bluff is sure to kick start your summer. With over 30 area growers, each boasting a variety of fruits and vegetables, you can pick your way through the summer. Our favorite activity is picking strawberries in June! Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com

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Fishing – Holy Mackerel! Well, mackerel may not be what you will find in the local waters, but other types of fish are abundant. Fishing is a way of life in the Northwest in the summer. Pack a picnic and head to your favorite spot, or if you want the guidance of a professional, contact one of the many local guide services that offer afternoon trips or weekend getaways!

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge – Originally established as breeding and nesting grounds for migratory birds and other animals, Turnbull offers 16,000 acres of land, 3,036 of which are wetlands. Get out and explore this unique area, which is only a 40-minute drive from Spokane! For more information, visit www.fws.gov/turnbull Hiking - From full day hikes to mini stretches in the middle of the day, this area is an unlimited playground. Try some of the trails on Mt. Spokane for day hikes. Don’t forget to pack a picnic and plenty of water (sunscreen is a smart move, too.) For all you “urban hikers”

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Camping – Sleep under the stars! With more nearby lakes than you can count on your fingers, there are unlimited options when it comes to camping. We prefer the old fashioned kind involving a tent, but even posh-style camping in an RV or trailer can be fun. Some of our favorite spots are on Priest Lake and at Farragut State Park near Lake Pend Orielle. For more camping spots, visit www.idahoparks.org/parks es availble!

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Golfing – It is one of the greatest ways to spend an early morning or late afternoon in Spokane, and with numerous private and public courses there is no shortage of places to play golf. Try visiting several courses throughout the summer, including our fabulous county golf courses. www.spokanecounty.org River Rafting – Only a few miles from downtown, the river can sweep you away on an adventure, making you feel you are million miles from home. River Rafting provides a rush of adrenaline with every rapid you tackle. Flow Adventures’ Spokane River Rafting trips are great fun and can take you through class II and some class III rapids right in your own town! www.flowadventures.com

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Spokane Shock Arena Football – It shouldn’t be a shock that the Spokane Shock are so popular. The Veteran’s Memorial Arena is fast becoming the favorite place in town as Spokanites gather to watch live pyrotechnic displays and thrilling victories of their hometown Arena Football League team. www.spokaneshock.com Sky High - The sky’s the limit when it comes to how many calories, and how much energy you can burn up, jumping at Spokane’s largest trampoline park. Whether it is for fun, for exercise, or just a chance to be with friends and family, Sky High Sports is a one of a kind recreation and entertainment spot.

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Horseback Riding – Giddyup! Horseback riding is an exciting way to see the trails of the area from a new vantage point.

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Spokane Indians Baseball Games – It’s opening night of Spokane Indians Baseball on June 18! You’ll be enjoying the fireworks with the rest of the crowd as our Indians take on the Hillsboro Hops at 6:30 p.m. www.milb.com Ironman CDA –Visit beautiful Coeur d’Alene on June 28, and cheer on those brave souls who are willing to swim, bike and run all on the same day. Watch these athletes who have come from all over the world to participate in the competition. It may just inspire you to start training for next year! www.ironmancda.com Hoopfest - The world’s largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament takes place right here in Spokane each summer. No jumping through hoops to get the information, we’ve got it for you: This summer it is June 27-28. Drawing teams from over 37 states, and over 24,000 participants, this event is a slam-dunk success every year. www.hoopfest.org Valley Girl Triathlon – Who said ladies don’t sweat? The girls will be sweatin’ this summer in Liberty Lake when they tackle this increasingly popular triathlon on Sunday July 12. Come cheer on local women as they run, bike and swim their way to a victory. www.valleygirltri.com

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Hiawatha Bike Trail – Traveling on this old train route in the North Idaho panhandle is a history lesson and bike trip in one.

Named for the route the Milwaukee Railroad took from Illinois to Washington, the trail offers 15 miles of varied conditions, including ten tunnels. Shuttle buses are available; however bikers must bring their own helmets, lighting and food and water.

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few years ago — okay, a lot of years ago — I took auto shop in high school. It was the class to take for many of my friends. We were all interested in the automotive field – many of us already had our own cars as soon as we turned 16 – and while we learned a lot about power trains, chassis and electrical systems, it was mostly about fulfilling a car-guy image. Who had the fastest car, biggest engine, most customized paint job; street drag racing and weekend cruising. This was during the end of the prime era of muscle cars manufactured in Detroit. Every dollar I earned during high school went to performance parts and gas (7 mpg) for my 1967 Ford Fairlane GT. We’d work on our own cars in auto shop and our instructors enjoyed teaching us their tricks for making them faster, rebuilding engines, transmissions and installing the latest racing parts. After all, many were builders and racers from the ‘50s and ‘60s.

Most of us never became auto mechanics. Personally, I never had the patience to handle the stuck parts, rusted bolts, busted knuckles and worn off fingernails. Most of my high school friends are still car guys though. It never became a career, but it certainly remains a

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hobby. Ironically, my first year of auto shop in 1974 was the era of the oil embargo, gas rationing and 5 mph crash bumpers. Most cars sprouted big, ungainly chunks of steel and plastic called front and rear bumpers and turned into underpowered large two-ton square boxes. Next to those big American sedans on dealers’ lots were new, small, fuel saving subcompacts such as the Ford Pinto or Chevrolet Vega. When’s the last time you saw a Vega?

I missed my true calling by about ten years. The years from 1965 to 1970 saw the finest muscle cars ever produced, with the crescendo year of 1970 bringing us arguably the best. If you have one of these cars today, you have an investment that is only appreciating – Chevrolet Chevelle 454 LS-6, Ford Mustang Boss 429, Plymouth 426 Hemi Cuda, Dodge Challenger 440 Six Pack, Oldsmobile 442 W-30 and Pontiac GTO Judge. In perfect condition, these cars are selling for more than $100K! Tune in to the next Barratt Jackson Auto Auction to see what I mean. If you used to have one, you’ll wish you’d kept it. The horsepower was brutish and the technology fairly basic – any car guy could work on them.

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Half a century later, oh how far we’ve come with cars and those who work on them – today’s auto mechanic is a technician and practices his or her expertise in autonics – like aircraft avionics, only for cars. The average new car has 70 computers among its over 12,000 parts. The auto technician needs to be proficient in using computerized diagnostic equipment to determine what repair is needed before loosening that first bolt or nut. It’s so much more sophisticated today, with problems most often easy to diagnose – and expensive to repair! Interestingly, some of those very muscle cars from 1970 live on – Mustang, Camaro and Challenger.

Yes, the Challenger still has a Hemi! And, today’s muscle cars are faster, get better fuel mileage but so much harder to work on – you need a technician.

A mechanic’s career used to begin by sweeping floors, changing oil and replacing shocks. Today, you generally need at least a two-year degree and multiple certifications to even get hired. You may still start by installing tires or sweeping floors but you can enjoy a long-term career if you have the training and knowledge. Spokane is

home to a nationally acclaimed automotive program taught at Spokane Community College (SCC).

According to Spokane Community College’s Toyota T-Ten Instructor, Paul Overfield, cars are becoming extremely specialized, just like aircraft. They now can include seven-and-eight speed dual clutch transmissions, smart technology, 360-cameras and collision avoidance software, ABS brakes and four wheel independent suspensions, all wheel drive, hybrids and full electric cars with twin motors, aluminum-alloy and carbon-fiber bodies. Why yes, many of these features could be right off the aircraft assembly line.

Training must not only address today’s vehicles but what’s coming down the road, plus mechanics still need to be able to repair “old” cars – you know, those built in the 1990s.

The auto technician/mechanic program at Spokane Community College is broad enough to prepare students for careers as new car dealer repair technicians, auto parts specialists, emissions inspectors, rental car fleet maintenance, manufacturing, independent repair shops, specialty diagnostic services and even test drivers. Its foundation focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, service and maintain all types of automobiles. Program courses include: brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions, drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems.

As previously mentioned, automotive courses are in the midst of paradigm changes as questions continue about who is going to take care of the high tech components in new cars? Where is the technology going? Can you say Microsoft and Hewlett Packard? Nowadays calls for laptop diagnostics and tuning, computer code scan tools, datalink connectors, sensors and even more computers in each vehicle.

An excellent example of this is the Toyota T-Ten program. SCC’s Toyota Technician Training & Education Network (T-TEN) prepares students for employment in

Serving Spokane for 36 Years! critical areas of the automotive field for Toyota automobiles. The program focuses on Toyota, Scion and Lexus models in cooperation with dealers from Washington and Idaho. This two-year course prepares the student for ASE testing and Toyota certification, earning the student an A.A. degree in Applied Science. At SCC, the program requires ten instructor-led courses and thirteen web-based courses, all of which prepare the student for a career of working and earning a solid living at any Toyota/ Scion/Lexus dealership.

In addition to Toyota factory sponsorship, SCC has relationships with Toyota’s regional dealers to provide assistance to students for service department internships, career resources and job placement help post graduation.

You’ve likely seen the ASE sticker or patch at your local auto repair facility. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is an independent non-profit organization founded in 1972 to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and certifying automotive professionals. Auto professionals who want to become ASE certified take one or more of ASE’s 40-plus exams grouped into specialties such as automobile, medium/ heavy truck, truck equipment, bus, collision repair and more. The exams stress knowledge of job-related skills specific to their chosen field. The tests are challenging to pass; usually only two out of every three test-takers pass on their first attempt. Upon passing the exams and providing proof of two years of relevant work experience, the technician becomes ASE certified. To remain certified, ASE pofessionals must be retested every five years. Any more, ASE certification is required by today’s successful dealerships and auto repair shops.

With baby boomer-generation mechanics retiring at record rates from all areas of the automotive service industry, SCC’s Automotive program is one of the largest of its kind and leading the country in training technicians in the newest areas of auto technologies, fully preparing students for specialized positions in the automotive

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field in addition to general mechanics’ jobs.

SCC has invested in specialized equipment used in training students such as a chassis engine dynamometer and a static/dynamic transmission dynamometer.

Note – it’s not just a younger generation taking over for retirees. After the last financial downturn, many older workers have and are returning to school to prepare for a new career, including in automotive repair. Women continue to seek careers as auto technicians as well, and add baby boomer auto hobbyists wanting a new career to the list. Include all the military veterans using GI Bill resources and SCC says they have a significant number of new students signing up every quarter.

For those who are more interested in the art of cars, SCC offers training in automotive collision and refinishing.

The nine-month automotive collision technician certificate focuses on frame alignment and repair, panel replacement and MIG welding skills. The automotive refinishing technician certificate program, also nine months, focuses on interior and exterior surface preparation as well as paint matching, mixing and application. Both programs prepare a student for entry-level employment in the auto body industry.

Students perform “live work” on customer cars.

The next classes for new students begin in September for general automotive, T-TEN, auto collision and refinishing. In addition to federal financial aid, SCC has special funding that may help students pursue their auto dream. Check out the college’s quick online survey site to learn more at www.startnextquarter.org No, I won’t be giving up my day job to be an auto technician – still don’t have the patience! I will, however, continue to work on cars as a hobby until I can’t drive anymore!

Happy Motoring!

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s you visit your mechanic for yet another alignment service on your traumatized suspension, I’m sure you wonder, as do I, where the breakdown is for funding road maintenance and repair. Why do Eastern Washington’s ulcerated roadways seem to take so long for repairs and improvements, and, when the work is completed, why is it not in some of the most heavily damaged and travelled areas?

The answer may come down to our gas tax.

Washington State earned the ninth highest gas tax rate in the June 2014 American Petroleum Institute’s National Gas Tax Rankings, with a 37.5¢/gallon gas tax, not including the18.4¢/gallon federal excise tax that all states contribute equally.

You have probably heard and felt the frustration of Eastern Washingtonians when it comes to benefiting from Washington’s everincreasing gas tax. The 18th Amendment to Washington State’s Constitution dedicates gas tax revenue to highway funding purposes.

This breaks down with approximately fifty percent of all gas tax revenues being distributed to the state for Department of Transportation and Washington Ferry System improvement and maintenance projects. The other fifty percent of the revenue is distributed to county and city accounts throughout the state for projects that do not fall under state purview. These funds

would typically be used for projects that are ancillary to state funded projects, but fall into city or county budgets.

Cities only receive about 2.96¢/gallon of the gas tax, and counties receive 4.92¢/ gallon, so when there is a tax increase the amount is not substantial enough to make much difference.

Spokane District 2, City Councilman, Jon Snyder, who is involved with the Growth Management Steering Committee, Parking Advisory Committees, Washington State Safety Traffic Commission and Spokane Regional Transportation Council, admitted that state and federal gas tax revenues do not pay for residential roadways. That responsibility falls to individual city and county revenues. The City of Spokane street repair and maintenance budget is significantly funded by taxes, levies and grants. These monies most recently came from the City Utility Fund, the recently passed Street Levy and the Transportation Benefit District, funded by car tab renewals. To clarify, monies cities and counties earn from gas tax revenues are only applied to business streets and commercial arterials and usually only those that are involved with or connected to state projects.

So, if our residential streets

are not funded by gas tax, and our commercial arterials are only partially funded by it, what happens when a gas tax increase is passed, and where do the gas tax revenues actually get allocated?

Washington State Department of Transportation (WDOT) and its oversight and control organizations spend a lot of time, money and effort determining priorities for new projects, major renovations and regular maintenance. This is a very large complicated process that even most public officials don’t quite seem to understand. It boils down to a prioritized list of statewide projects ranging from the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement to our very own SR395 North/South Corridor.

WDOT releases annual mega-project reports on all the projects they have slated. As mentioned, the SR395 North/ South Corridor is one of them.

This project actually falls into two WDOT categories: The current projects list, which includes the existing work being completed on the North/South Corridor, and the unfunded priority list. The corridor project falls on the unfunded priority list because over half of the $1.3 billion budget has not been funded, so it is on the radar for future legislation. The corridor

There are typically more projects than time allows.

project comes twelfth on the priority list, so there is still stiff competition statewide for approved revenues.

The proposed 11.3¢/gallon gas tax increase is said to have almost a billion dollars dogeared for the Spokane area.

With $750 million of these revenues going to the North/ South Corridor, the balance would be spent on smaller projects in the area. The Washington State Senate and House of Representatives have both approved versions of a Gas Tax Increase Bill. Now the tricky part is finding enough common ground in the content of the separate pieces of legislation to formulate a viable final bill. As legislators are focusing on reforms to how transportation monies are allocated, State Representative Kevin Parker shed some light on a few key concerns that are on the table right now where transportation dollars are concerned: » Approximately 45% of transportation costs are spent on permitting, environmental studies, and prevailing wage.

This means 45¢ of every approved transportation dollar is lost before ever spending a dollar on actual road improvements. » There is a large push for at least partially reforming how these monies are spent in order to recoup some of this loss. » Transportation revenues are not guaranteed, which means approved monies can be redirected or reallocated as legislators see fit or the need arises.

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Big Bertha, the $80 million behemoth piece of equipment brought in to Seattle in 2013 to complete the1.7 mile underground tunnel alternative to the Alaskan Viaduct, is under ever-increasing scrutiny on the national level. Ninety percent of the $3 billion budget has been used while only ten percent of the work has been completed. Representative Parker, not alone in his concern, is fully aware that an approved transportation budget could be completely derailed by potential lawsuit losses in the hundreds of millions due to this ailing project. This could allow a large carpet to be pulled out from under any final transportation budget.

If the gas tax increase does find legs, and this may be a big if, it will have an immense impact on the Spokane area and will provide the means to complete what some consider the largest pipe dream in Spokane history. The North/ South Corridor, originally conceived in 1946, gained “active momentum” in the past 30 years. I moved to Spokane in 1987, and within a couple of years the Appleway Porsche dealership that used to be located north of the Sprague Exit on I-90 closed, and in 1993 the East Sprague Drivein Theatre on the south side of the same interchange closed; both in preparation for this new traffic-flow project that would minimize large truck traffic on local arterials, cut the drive time from I-90 to Highways 2 and 395 north of Spokane by about 30 minutes, and facilitate future mass transit solutions. While the benefits of the project have 148

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maintained healthy optimism, over the decades the funding has flat-lined and then been resuscitated more than a few times. If a transportation project could have multiple lives, this one has seen its majority share.

As is the case for all major projects, they take a lot of time – time to prepare impact studies, consultations on relocating existing conveniences, railways and homes that may be in the path of construction, and anticipated timelines – but this project has to be setting records.

Initially conceived 69 years ago, it took over five decades of preliminary work and struggles for funding before the project finally broke ground in 2001. I’m sure we all shared the shock, anticipation and maybe cynicism surrounding the new construction. The project, from start to finish, was initially budgeted at $1.3 billion. The details of the project are extensive and include relocating BNSF rails, creation of Park and Ride facilities and a walking/riding path along the length of the new roadway. This amount may seem exorbitant when you consider it only gives us ten and a half miles of new highway, but digging into the actual details, you realize how much goes into the construction of even a short distance of major roadway, and if you live or commute

near the construction, you can see the number of major projects that have been in the works. Partial funding of $625 million, $140 million from federal sources, and $475 million from the state, has allowed the completion of the northern five and a half miles of the corridor.

Completion of the northern half will include the construction of 28 bridges, one railroad tunnel, relocation of the northern half of BNSF railway links, a multi-use trail along the corridor, and half dozen ancillary support projects. Two components of the south half of the corridor began in 2012, with the Francis Avenue bridge replacement, which was fully opened to traffic in June 2014. While Al Gilson, WDOT Eastern Region public information officer, wisely abstained from comment on the likelihood or predictability of active legislation, he did confirm there are two remaining projects that were funded with the original allotment.

The BNSF rail realignment project, which includes freeway overpasses, pedestrian bridges/walkways and extension of a pedestrian trail into Hillyard, began in late 2013. The final project utilizing existing funding is slated for next year with completion of the Freya Street roundabout at Freya and Wellesley.

The $750 million in funding

Road improvement and maintenance is a double-edged sword. Sometimes the powers that be are damned if they do and damned if they don’t.

from the proposed gas tax increase would offer a practical interim connection from the Francis/Freya Interchange to I-90. To fulfill the complete build-out design it will take an additional $550 million, but the currently proposed funding would make the entire ten and a half miles functional for all intents and purposes.

With the North/South Corridor hogging most of the area’s road improvement spotlight, there are substantial improvements scheduled to take place in the Spokane area.

With the revenues mentioned earlier, the City of Spokane will see more construction and repair projects this year than ever before. Forty-three projects totaling $73 million dollars are scheduled for the 2015 construction season.

Not all the projects are street-related, but the City of Spokane website details the Division Street Gateway Project that started mid-May to beautify the main arterial off ramps into the downtown Spokane area, along with eight sewer projects to improve the health of the Spokane River, six sidewalk projects, 17 street projects, three trail projects and street maintenance work (grind/overlay, crack seal and pothole repair).

The “season” is another hurdle in what may appear to some as a lackluster performance on street maintenance. Living in the Northwest there is a limited window of weather conducive to roadwork. There are typically more projects than time allows. Additionally, there were two large arterial maintenance projects slated for the South Hill recently that had to be postponed due to

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The chaos of attempting to launch a large maintenance project on busy streets during the warm weather season is a multi-faceted challenge to say the least. Councilman Snyder said the City Council did not expect many complaints about the projects slated for this season, but they know to anticipate a fairly loud outcry regarding the number of construction zones in the area in order to complete them. Road improvement and maintenance is a double-edged sword. Sometimes the powers that be are damned if they do and damned if they don’t.

Legislators are obligated to finalize the budget by the end of June, so we will know soon whether the 11.3¢/ gallon gas tax increase, which might raise Washington to third on the list of highest fuel taxed states, barring increases in New York and California, is actually going to occur. There are, however, silver linings to be claimed.

The North/South Corridor project completion would position Spokane to facilitate future mass transit plans, relocate approximately 7.5 million tons of freight annually trucked through our local and residential street, and reduce travel time estimated at about 9.4 million hours each year, just to name a few.

While we are delayed and detoured in our daily commutes and local travels, it sure will be nice to have streets that don’t jar our dental work lose. So, as we drive through the orange cones of the construction zones this summer, let’s try to keep our eyes on the prize.

For more details on WDOT Projects and Spokane area Street Projects, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/ and www. spokanecity.org/projects/construction/.

Robin Bishop is a marketing professional in the Spokane area and a free-lance writer.

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bjects are closer than they appear. You’ve probably seen that warning on your car’s side mirror. Nowhere is it truer than at the Olympic Game Farm in Sequim, Washington.

Zebras, llamas and elk are among the 240 animals that inhabit this 80-acre drive-thru safari. Many animals roam freely, and while they are

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all wild at heart, most are so tame that they will come right up to your vehicle. Up close and personal takes on a new meaning when a buffalo sticks its giant head in your window to say hello.

Among the 18 species represented are tigers, lions, cougars, prairie dogs, wolves, coyotes, fallow deer, bobcats, sheep, horses and Tibetan yak. The brown, black and Kodiak bears are always ready with a friendly wave.

The animals get the star treatment here - and for good reason.

The Olympic Game Farm was originally a movie studio, working with Walt Disney. Charlie the Lonesome Cougar, King of the Grizzlies and The Vanishing Prairie are just a few of the classics that were filmed at the Farm or on location in the area.

Along with the driving tour, guests can explore the petting farm, freshwater aquarium a guided tour through education exhibits and a look into the historical studio barn.

The Olympic Game Farm is not only a popular attraction for tourists to the Olympic Peninsula, it is a safe haven for “in need” captive bred animals that are allowed to live out their natural lives with special love and care.

If you’re lucky, you might even get a big wet thank you for visiting.

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n Western culture, science and art are often thought of as existing in separate worlds.

Our higher educational institutions support this notion, for example – coursework is generally offered in the arts, or in the sciences.

Yet we need look no further than the rise of Apple to recognize this is a false choice. In design, and in life, art and science are dance partners to the music of quality.

Louis Kahn believed “Architecture must begin with the un-measurable, must go through measurable means when it is being designed, and in the end must be un-measurable.” He was saying that in contrast to mere building, architecture is a work of both art and science.

Art, in his mind, being the un-measurable, science the measurable. Art lies on both sides of technology in the process of creating architecture. Indeed, any practicing architect or architectural firm worthy of the title must excel both artistically and technologically.

Our Work as Artists We’re keenly engaged in all aspects of each of our projects, but our design solutions are consistently anchored in our client and their site.

The trendy or sensational is not of interest to us… our work seeks timeless authenticity. This calls for skillful, attentive listening for the true spirit of each project before we begin to shift our focus to pragmatic questions of construction.

What that translates to for our clients are final outcomes truly and ‘un-measurably’ resonant with them and their land.

Our Work as Technologists Always seeking to elevate our standard of practice, we have become known for technically advanced ‘passivhaus’ architecture, which is, by definition, simpler than ‘mainstream’ buildings ‘built to code’ that rely on brute force machinery to overcome what we regard as the glaring weaknesses of obsolete ‘conventional’ design and building practices. Our clients enjoy pristine interior air quality, superior consistent comfort, reduced maintenance, and substantially lower energy use. Working closely with specialized experts in each of the disciplines involved, we model every system in the project… not just the architecture, but the lighting, plumbing, ventilation, communications, etc. with advanced three dimensional computer modeling. It’s all virtually integrated and assembled in our studio before it’s physically built in the world.

High Design | High Performance Putting it all together, we make distinctive, heirloom quality architecture that is far more delightful, affordable, healthy, and durable than buildings thoughtlessly created with conventional design and construction practices.

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pecialty and gourmet food shops have been sprouting up throughout the community offering hard-to-find imports, small batch, locally crafted goods and allergy-friendly foods. What’s exciting is that these small establishments have staying power. Locally owned and offering warm, personalized service, we think it’s the perfect complement to the wide range of grocery stores and big box retailers that fulfill other buy-in-bulk needs.

The following fine food purveyors give us a brief snapshot of how Spokane and Coeur d’Alene’s food scene is evolving to meet the demands of current food trends, bringing us a bit closer to home. Whether it’s the type of specificity befitting a true gourmand or making accessible local and overseas products we are searching for on a regular basis, one thing is for sure: the community is focusing on quality… and we are getting it!

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Petunia’s Marketplace “We are in a little bit of chaos right now,” Stacy Blowers yells from her makeshift commercial kitchen in the back of the cottage-y shop. “We are pickling 400 pounds of asparagus this week!”

And so I am greeted by storeowner Stacy and her business partner and green thumb apiarist (“beekeeper”) Beverly Bailey. Their organic and gourmet market is tucked into a neighborhood on North Madison, just off Northwest Boulevard, complete with striped awning, white picket fence, raised herb and flowerbeds and a greenhouse out back.

The shop is a delight to visit. Fresh butter lettuce and kale sit on a farm table next to a freezer and refrigerator stocked with organic milk from Spokane Family Farms, pastured meat and eggs from Ramstead Ranch along with an impressive array of specialty cheeses, Flora yogurt and house-made pastas, some of which are gluten-free. The other side of the store is lined with Beverly’s herb-infused honeys and Petunia’s signature preserves and pickled vegetables (spiced Italian plums, lemon-thyme pear butter and apple chutney caught my eye).

The remainder of the store is chock full of small-vineyard Washington wines, handmade chocolates and truffles, locally-made sauces and spices and imported specialty foods, mostly French and Italian, such as Ritrovo tuna filets, marinated mushrooms, and an indulgent selection of pastas, flours, olive oil and vinegars (look no further if you are on the hunt for squid ink linguini!).

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been easy. “We jumped into a new industry and a new neighborhood,” says Stacey. “But eventually we gained the community’s trust.

We kept our standards high and we work hard to respond to people’s needs.”

Indeed, Stacy epitomizes one of her mottos, “a snowball of positivity” and Beverly embodies flexibility and perseverance, skills that are essential to running a successful small business, especially in Spokane. “It’s very exciting to be where we are right now,” says Stacy. “It’s fun and we are grateful!”

Petunia’s also offers wine dinners and tastings, as well as gardening and beekeeping workshops, a schedule of which is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Beverly and Stacy are also licensed massage therapists and estheticians and offer their pampering services in a light-filled space above the shop.

Petunia’s Marketplace 2010 N. Madison St. Open Tues-Fri 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 11-5 p.m.

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“Good vibes,” “Non-soy,” “Gluten-free,” “Organic.”

These are just a few of the phrases painted on the windows of Liberty Naturals, a brand-spanking new organic grocery that popped up in Liberty Lake in February of this year. The small store is located in a newly developed shopping center off East Country Village Drive and provides the rapidly growing community with a much-needed stop for organic produce, grass-fed meats, raw milk, pastured eggs, organic coffee, baby food, glutenfree snacks and baking supplies, and not to mention, the bestselling Bare Culture Kombucha on tap.

“Our customers are so grateful to stumble upon us,” says owner Heather DelCarlo.

“We have a passion for organic food, to help others lead healthy lives, so it’s been fun to build relationships with like-minded people.”

Heather grew up on a farm in Bonner’s Ferry eating fresh, local food and has since brought co-owners and Liberty Lake natives, her boyfriend Kramer McNett and his father, Max, into the organic fold by introducing them to the enhanced taste and nutrients of food grown without harmful pesticides.

Heather and Kramer spent a few years in Hawaii where they transitioned to a gluten-free lifestyle after discovering that Kramer was allergic to the protein found in wheat, barley and rye. They also adhered to a primarily pescatarian diet because that’s what was available on the island. “Now that we are back in the Inland Northwest, seafood is harder to come by,” says Heather.

“But we truly believe in eating to where you are,” she explains “which means that we now seek out local meat and poultry, as well as taking advantage of the fresh produce grown in our region.”

The young couple is excited for what the future holds and have plans to add a café with prepared salads and sandwiches, as well as fresh baked goods supplied by Boots Bakery.

“It’s definitely an adventure as new business owners,” Heather exclaims.

“We’re responding to the community and figuring it out as we go!”

Liberty Naturals 21980 E. Country Vista Dr. #100 Open Mon-Sun, 1-6 p.m.

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Cole’s Fine Foods The Celiac Disease Foundation estimates that approximately 1 in 133 people are affected by celiac disease (a life-threatening autoimmune condition that attacks the intestines), which means that there are at least 4,600 people living in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene alone who must seek out gluten-free food options in order to thrive. Accounting for those with other gluten sensitivities (non-celiac gluten intolerance or an allergy to wheat), this number rises exponentially, likely to around 36,000 people.

While our community has been doing a bang-up job providing gluten-free options for this huge chunk of our population (hello, Huckleberry’s, Main Market, Pilgrim’s, Rocket Market and a multitude of restaurants/coffee shops/pizza joints!), there remain few options for those with fullblown celiac disease who must rely on a 100 percent dedicated kitchen or gluten-free work space in order to avoid cross-contamination and thus, debilitating symptoms of their disease.

Cole’s Fine Foods does just this, offering celiac-safe baked goods and other savory items that could impress even the most persnickety, gluten-loving pastry chef.

“We like our food to be artisan-quality and as organic as possible” says owner and head chef Jeanine Smith. “None of that crumbly, cardboard-y junk filled with preservatives and artificial flavors.”

Jeanine prides herself in tackling recipes that one might consider impossible in the gluten-free realm. Wielding no less than nine different flour blends that she has developed herself (many of which are sold in the shop), she has been able to perfect everything from sumptuously flaky dinner rolls, pie crusts and croissants to tender and moist doughnuts, cheddar biscuits, scones and cream puffs. “This is my whole life,” exclaims Jeanine. “I’m exhausted, broke and a little worse for wear some days, but I love doing it!”

Despite the sweat and tears that have so lovingly been poured into her celiacfriendly business, Jeanine shows no sign of her weariness. When I visited on a weekday afternoon, she was busy chatting with customers, cooing at babies and greeting each patron by name as they walked through the door. “We have customers who visit from Ritzville, weekly, and as far as Canada, monthly,” says Jeanine. “They make the trek and bring their coolers to stock up.”

It’s apparent that lives are being changed with something as simple as thoughtfully prepared food. “A grandmother and her 4-year-old granddaughter who has severe celiac disease visited the other day,” says Jeanine. “The little girl walked in and with wide eyes exclaimed, ‘I can eat everything!’ as she jumped up and down,” recounts Jeanine. “This is why I get up every morning,” she says. “To see these exclamations of joy, and to make life a little easier for people.”

The shop, charmingly decorated like on an old-fashioned mercantile with a modern twist is bedecked with cobalt wainscoting and lime green shelves stocked with packaged flour blends, gluten free baking essentials like xanthum gum, ready-made pastries, breads, granolas, cookies and cakes, as well as herb-crusted cheese and homemade cracker “snack packs” and pizzas and soups for eating in.

For ultimate convenience (and “deliciousness,” as I overheard during my mere one hour visit), pick up a take-and-bake artisan pizza ($22-24.95), or a family-sized dinner entrée such as lasagna ($44.95) or baked chicken and penne ($39.95) that serves 12.

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y now, the idea of a great restaurant in a strip mall is so familiar that I don’t think twice about it as I drive to QQ Sushi & Kitchen, located in the Five Mile Shopping Center. I’m more surprised to hear that there is a new sushi restaurant (open just a few months) on the north side of Spokane, and with all the recent excitement in the downtown area, I’m glad to see some movement elsewhere, as well.

The restaurant is small and cozy (though perhaps a little loud for quiet conversation), and was already bustling with people when my guest and I arrived. The sushi bar (with seating for those who prefer dinner and a show) played host to a small team, and several wait staff moved quickly through the small space. Though the decor was certainly Asian-inspired, there was another flavor as well, a sort of casual chic.

As we began to peruse the menu, nothing was unpronounceable, though there was plenty to interest an experienced palate. The menu was nicely-sized, not overwhelming or too small. A board next to the bar announced several specials, including a Gonzaga roll, which seemed to inspire solidarity among our fellow diners.

We started with a selection from the sake menu. My guest ordered the hot sake ($7), and I tried the lychee sake ($7), which came in a wine glass and provided a sweet start to our evening. In addition to sake, QQ has a modest selection of beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages.

QQ appears to be trying to walk the tightrope of catering to everyone. Their rolls include both classic and innovative

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combinations, no frills sushi and plenty of cooked options.

In the middle of our meal, the entire restaurant was treated to complimentary curry wonton bites, a kind touch that made me wonder if some menu items aren’t as popular as QQ would like. Our complimentary appetizers were enjoyable, but both my guest and I agreed that we wouldn’t have ordered them on our own.

Appetizers ranged from classic tempura vegetables and shrimp ($7.50), to a more decadent sounding Heart Attack ($8), tempura jalapeños filled with spicy tuna and cream cheese with eel sauce. My guest and I chose the avocado boat ($6), an avocado filled with crab and baked with an eel sauce and spicy aioli. It was sweet and generous, but light enough to suggest that it might be healthy. The bed of greens didn’t hurt, either. This dish was large enough for sharing, especially as we prepared to take the plunge into the roll and nigiri offerings.

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We ordered a Pearl roll ($12), composed of tuna, yellowtail and avocado rolled in generous slices of cucumber with ginger ponzu sauce and topped with tobiko and sesame seeds, to start. The plate was garnished with a nest of long, thin flash pickled beets and cucumber spears. The roll was moist and very fresh tasting, with some spice to it.

Our second roll was the Fresh ($14), which I initially confused with the one above; however, this roll lived up to its name as well, with a spicy tuna and shrimp tempura inside-out roll topped with salmon, fresh lemon and sesame seeds. The small sections of lemon provided a bright, tart flavor, which complimented the moist fish and the creamy avocado well.

To close out our evening, we ordered the sushi dinner ($14), one of several chefs’ choice nigiri options. Our version included six different kinds of fish, and a California roll. The fish was fresh and flavorful and the rice stayed together valiantly. The presentation, with artistic drizzled eel sauce, was beautiful. In fact, we enjoyed the plating of everything that was served. Pretty isn’t everything, but it sure doesn’t hurt.

The California rolls were very heavy on the (likely imitation) crab, with just a hint of avocado. California rolls have never been my favorite, but these felt like an afterthought on an otherwise strong menu.

While there is no formal dessert menu, we did end our meal with small bites of something sweet, this time a square of something between a brownie and biscotti with fresh whipped cream (our server tells us that these rotate).

While every sushi lover in Spokane has their favorite place, I recommend giving QQ Sushi & Kitchen a try. With a curated atmosphere and attentive wait staff, speedy service and high-quality sushi, you just might have a reason to visit (or stay in) the north side of Spokane.

QQ Sushi is located at 1902 W. Francis Ave, Spokane, and is open Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Closed Sun. (509) 279-2721, www.qqsushikitchen.com

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y evening at Barlow’s began with live jazz, a glass of Merlot ($6.00) and one plate of Vancouver steamed clams ($11.99). Music came via vocalist Jan Harrison. My Merlot came by way of a white cocktail napkin and a polite smile as Harrison began singing Billy Strayhorn’s Lush Life. Shortly thereafter, a steaming bowl of 12 grey clams arrived.

Now, I should tell you, I ordered clams not because I love them, but because they’re the restaurant equivalent of a Wall Street bank stress test. If a restaurant can pull off good clams, chances are they’re doing everything else right, too. Why is it that clams test a kitchen’s mettle?

Because steamed claims are tricky, especially in Eastern Washington where we’re not so close to the coast and fresh shellfish are not an easy find. Once a restaurant does find a solid seafood purveyor and receives their order (hopefully fresh), said clams need to be properly stored, cleaned, cooked and then finally sauced in the right balance of butter, white wine and lemon. Ideally, sauce for steamed clams should be light and flavorful. Butter in the sauce should grease the palate and compliment the natural brine while white wine and lemon add complexity to mollusk meat. Garnished with red, diced grape tomatoes, these clams came out in an aromatic, buttery-colored golden yellow broth. The clam meat, itself, was fresh and tender to taste.

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Barlow’s is run by two brothers, Beaux and Brad Dodd, two young restauranteurs who took over the original Barlow’s (started by their mother) and inherited a kitchen in need of a jumpstart.

The brothers called in restaurant consultant Charlie Martin, who revamped the menu but in so doing, kept the Cheers where everybody knows your name neighborhood bistro-style vibe intact.

After Martin came on board, Barlow’s entered a transition period during which its fare changed from family diner-style cuisine to affordable, upscale American. Barlow’s kept the same service standards which made the original so poplar with customers, but changed the menu, which is one serious undertaking, especially for a place running in absentia of a seasoned kitchen staff. Even with a guy like Martin in the brother’s employ, I wondered, could Barlow’s in or out of a transitory period pull off a complete menu overhaul?

In what seemed like perfect-metered time with Harrison singing Take the A Train, the clam plate was cleared and my entree, a brewer’s flatiron steak ($16.99) arrived. The steak was beautifully presented with big green broccoli florets and sour creamed mashed potatoes. Note: Barlow’s sources their potatoes locally and serves 162

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only Washington raised beef. The flatiron steak was marinated for three days in artisanal ale (Mac & Jacks African Amber) along with fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, black pepper, salt and fresh cloves of garlic. With Barlow’s three-day marinade, the steak, when grilled, has a deep herb-infused sweet grassy flavor. For your own cooking knowledge, fresh herbs are key and make all the difference in the world for a marinade.

With a passed clam test and what were two excellent dishes having come out of the Barlow’s kitchen it was time for me to move into other menu territory.

Other dishes sampled were the Kobe Beef house burger ($12.99) and Grilled Chicken Pappardelle ($16.99). Kobe Beef is an interesting ingredient as it originates from Japanese cattle noted both for tenderness and taste. The beef burger was both flavorful and juicy, so much so that the sandwich could be served without the accompanying side of BBQ sauce. It came on a fresh kaiser roll loaded with bacon and two cheeses (American and Swiss) plus lettuce, tomato and pickle slices. It also came with either onion rings or fries and soup or salad. Barlow’s version of Pappardelle,

the last dish I tried, was a grilled chicken breast over ribbon pasta cooked with roasted tomato-basil pesto, garlic confit, fried shallots and a dusting of parmesan cheese. It made for a nice presentation.

For those of you who live in Liberty Lake, you may have just found your new favorite neighborhood haunt. For those in Spokane or Coeur ‘d Alene, Barlow’s is worth a shot down I-90.

Barlow’s Liberty Lake, after some big changes, is turning out gourmet quality food at a reasonable price. From perfectly prepared clams (they flawlessly passed the test) to the Kobe Beef burger, this retooled Barlow’s menu is firing on all cylinders. Their bar also runs a nice happy hour that goes seven days a week (FYI: Thursday night is half price on all bottles of wine) and breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. with brunch prepared until 2 p.m. on weekends.

Barlow’s Liberty Lake is located at 1428 N. Liberty Lake Ln, Liberty Lake, WA, and is open seven days a weeks, 7 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (509) 924-1446. www.barlowsatlibertylake.com

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Signature Dish Lemon Chiffon

Dreaming in Lemon

Cake’s Lemon Chiffon Cake

photo by Ctoreson Photography

by Cara Strickland

“I’ve made 10,000 lemon chiffon cakes in the 20 years I’ve been baking,” Gina Garcia, pastry chef of Cake, the bakery at Chaps restaurant, tells me, on a spring afternoon. She thinks for a moment.

“Actually, that’s a conservative number,” she says.

One bite of the cake filled me in on why this cake has never left her rotation. “It’s the cake people enjoy the most,” Gina says.

The cake is light, perfect for a spring or summer afternoon, or those times when a heavy dessert is too much. Instead of butter, Gina uses oil and eggs, which is what sets the chiffon cake apart from others. The filling, made with fresh lemon, is neither too tart nor too sweet.

The original recipe was created by the aptly named Harry Baker, who was, ironically, an insurance agent who did some catering. He sold his recipe to General Mills in the 1950s and it appears in the Joy of Cooking. “I’ve tweaked the recipe over the years,” she says. “The frosting is different.” I can’t imagine anything better than the Italian butter cream frosting which generously clothes the cake.

While she’s tried other chiffon cakes (including a chocolate version which makes the occasional appearance), this one is always on hand. “I don’t dare mess with it,” she says. “It’s really an honor that people have responded to it so well.”

Cake employs four bakers, and turns out 15-20 kinds of pastry, cookies, bars and of course, cakes, daily. As if that wasn’t enough, they’ve just added bread to their line-up, with sourdough wheat, baguette, challah and sourdough walnut leading the charge.

While you’re there, be sure to try a piece of the lemon chiffon cake ($4.95/slice). There are three layers of cake and three of filling, all wrapped in Italian butter cream icing. You can always order the cake, as well as many other desserts, anytime Chaps is open, even for breakfast.

If you’re looking to take a whole cake home, you’ll want to give Gina and her team at least a day or two to get it ready. You can start with a mini ($20), which is one thick layer of cake with filling on the top (there’s still frosting, though - I double checked).

It’s designed to serve 8,. Still, my money is on the tall ($30), which serves 12. It’s hard to go wrong with a classic. After 20 years, Gina knows what she’s doing with this cake.

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The Palm Court Grill menu features

choice cuts of USDA prime beef and freshly caught fish along with the region's finest wines and select ingredients. Meals for every appetite are served throughout the day. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recipient.

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Dining Guide

The Dining Guide includes summaries of local restaurants that are featured on a rotating basis each month and/or issue.

Suggestions for additions or corrections can be sent to katie@spokanecda.com

ASIAN AND INDIAN Aloha Island Grill. Hawaiian. Operating out of two former Taco John shacks on Monroe and West Francis, Patrick and Lori Keegan serve up fresh, tender Teriyaki Chicken “plates” that will keep you coming back. Based on family recipes from the islands and plenty more than just teriyaki, both spots offer a student discount; the Francis location serves a creative breakfast concoction called the “Loco Moco.”

Order it the way “Huff” (Patrick’s nickname) gets his.

Open daily. 1724 N Monroe (509-443-1632) and 1220 W Francis (509) 413-2029. www.eataloha.com. $-$$ Bangkok Thai. Thai. Bangkok Thai took over the former Linnie’s Thai location on Grand Avenue and the former Riverview Thai near Gonzaga. The South Hill restaurant offers combination lunch plates that allow smaller portions of several popular Thai dishes for one price and the Gonzaga location has the best Thai lunch buffet in town for $12/person. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 12-10pm, Sun 129pm. 1325 S Grand Blvd. (509-838-8424) and 1003 E Trent Avenue (509-325-8370). www.spokanebangkokthai.com. $$ Ginger Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar. Japanese and Chinese. Owner Jingou Sun has put together a brilliant team with Tong Lui in charge of an LA-style sushi bar and Jay Jay Lu turning out brilliant traditional Chinese hot entrées. The Steamed Dumplings Szechwan Style are amazingly like the dumplings in China. The portions are generous and the there is plenty of creativity tucked into the massive menu. Tues-Sun 11am-10pm, closed Mon. 1228 S Grand Blvd in Spokane. (509) 315-5201. www.gingerspokane.com. $-$$$ Mustard Seed. The Mustard Seed is an amalgam of several Asian and Pacific cuisines created by Betty and Nancy Tokumoto who spent their formative years in Okinawa, Bangkok, and Hawaii. The unique mix of

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culinary origins lends itself to fresh, clean and mild flavors, making Mustard Seed a perennial favorite with Spokane diners. Over the years, our favorites have consistently been the Bong-Bong Chicken, chunks of white meat and vegetables stir-fried in wine, and the Chicken (or Shrimp) Osaka sautéed in butter, ginger, and lemon, served with a mustard sauce. We also enjoy their zippy take-out and delivery service. The Mustard Seed owners also serve quick-serve Asian out of a number of Noodle Express outlets around the NW. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 12-8pm. Northtown Mall. (509) 483-1500. $$ Nudo. Asian-fusion. This new-age “ramen house” speaks urban cool in the heart of downtown Spokane.

Try the Grilled Miso Chilean Sea Bass, Edamame, or Crisp Salt and Pepper Basil Chicken for appetizers, followed by a Tonkotsu Bowl featuring fresh ramen, barbecue pork, hard-boiled egg, corn, braised bamboo shoots and seaweed in a slow-boiled pork bone broth. Their signature Ramen Burger— a freshground beef patty topped with arugula and tonkatsu sauce between two homemade rounds of “ramen bun” is a fun entrée. A well-selected drink menu, late hours, and modern lounge-feel makes it well set for lingering dates and après-event noshing. Vegetarian options also offered. Mon-Sat 11am-close. 818 West Sprague. (509) 290-5763. www.nudoramen.com. $$ QQ Sushi. High-quality sushi, a curated atmosphere, speedy service and an attentive wait staff, this cozy North side restaurant might become your new favorite sushi spot. Their rolls include both classic and innovative combinations (give the Gonzaga Roll or Avocado Boat a try), no frills sushi (the Pearl and Fresh are winning combos) and plenty of cooked options to satisfy a diverse crowd. Mon-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Closed Sun. 1902 W Francis Ave. (509) 279-2721. www.qqsushikitchen.com. $$

Shogun. Japanese. Shogun is really two restaurants. First are the familiar hibachi tables. Each table seats about eight and comes with a personal chef who prepares a selection of beef, chicken, and seafood in front of delighted guests. Trained in the art of hibachi cooking, chefs serve as impromptu performance artists, amazing diners with kitchen acrobatics, sleight-of-hand and grill-assisted pyrotechnics. The other is the sushi bar, perhaps one of the largest and best equipped east of Seattle. Across the bamboo bridge, over a tranquil koi pond and past the waterfall and lounge, this is a quiet refuge and counterpoint to the frenetic atmosphere of the main dining room.

Shogun is a perfect spot for either a special celebration or a quiet night out. Open seven days 5-10pm.

821 E 3rd. (509) 534-7777. $$-$$$ 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’s fresh or take a table and explore the menu that also includes plenty of excellent hot options if raw fish still makes you nervous. Some of our favorites are the super white tuna and the house tempura. Mon-Fri 11am-9:30pm, Sat 12 noon-9pm, Sun 12 noon-8pm. 430 West Main, Spokane. (509) 838-0630. $-$$$ Sushi I. Japanese. 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’s worth becoming a regular since some of the best sushi offerings are off the menu. Mon-Thu 11am-pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 12-10pm, Sun 4-9pm. 4314 South Regal in Spokane.

(509) 703-7053. www.spokanesushii.com. $-$$$

Sushi Maru. Japanese. A 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. Mon-Thu 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm. 808 West Main Avenue in Spokane.

(509) 455-3900. www.sushimaruspokane.com. $-$$ Swagat. Indian. “Swagat” means “welcome” in Punjabi.” In this case, “welcome back” might be fitting since the man running the kitchen is Pargat Singh whose cooking was the heart of the Bombay Palace until five years ago. Try the lunch buffet if you want to explore Swagat’s menu with well over 80 options or go straight to your favorites. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-9:30pm, Sat 12-9:30pm, Sun 12-9pm. 14415 E Sprague in the Spokane Valley. (509) 315-8785. www. spokaneswagat.com. $-$$ Taste of India. Indian. A family-owned restaurant on the Division hill offering authentic cuisine emphasizing northern Indian flavors. Taste of India boasts a casual atmosphere with a soundtrack of traditional music and a popular lunch buffet during the week.

Try the Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Curry, or Vegetarian Samosa. Mon-Thur 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am10pm, Sun 11am-9pm. 3110 N Division in Spokane.

(509) 327-7313. $-$$ Thai Bamboo. Thai. 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 continues to be #1 Best Thai in readers’ 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 pad thai. All locations Mon-Thu 11:30-9pm, Fri 11:30pm-9:30pm, Sat 12-9:30pm, Sun 12-9pm.

Delivery available. info@thaibamboorestaurant.com, www.thaibamboorestaurant.com. $-$$ Top of India. Indian. A hidden gem serving up northern Indian dishes in a surprisingly chic space tucked into a tiny house off East Sprague. Owner and chef Manjit Kaur brings the specialties she learned to cook on the family farm in 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 11am-9:30pm.

11114 E Sprague Ave in Spokane Valley. (509) 9270500. www.thetopofindia.com. $-$$.

BARBECUE Longhorn BBQ. The Longhorn has defined BBQ in Spokane for decades. Their sauce straight from Texas is now a staple in every area supermarket condiment or butcher’s aisle. And what self-respecting native Spokanite’s mouth doesn’t water at the thought of Longhorn ribs, German sausage, or beef sandwiches? 7611 W US Highway 2, (509) 838-8372; 2315 N Argonne Rd, (509) 924-9600. Call for hours. www.thelonghornbbq.com. $-$$ Red Lion BBQ & Pub. For about 20 years, whether it was in the old rhythm and blues, peanut-shells-onthe-floor days, or more recently as a sports bar, there’s always been butt-kickin’ BBQ at this downtown corner spot. The undisputed star here is wine broiled chicken, spicy and robust, yet falling-off-the-bones moist and tender. Together with their signature fried bread and honey, and you have a BBQ experience that can’t help but please. 126 N Division. Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-1am. (Sunday breakfast buffet 9am-noon during football season.) (509) 835LION (5466). www.redlionbarbeque.com. $-$$

BISTROS Corkhouse Kitchen + Bar. A warm and inviting spot in Liberty Lake, Corkhouse offers sleek spins on favorites like Mac and Cheese with chicken, bacon, and roasted jalapeno, sweet-and-spicy Skillet Cornbread and the Double R Ranch Ribeye with blue cheese, hazelnut butter, and twice baked potato, as well as generous portions of inspired salads like the Kale and Quinoa. Everything on the menu— including dressings, sauces and hamburger buns—are made from scratch and change seasonally. The casual yet gourmet bistro offers brunch on the weekends, lunch dinner throughout the week and a drivethrough coffee bar serving Thomas Hammer starting at 7am. Brunch and lunch prices range from $6 to $16, with dinner offered from $15 to $28. A cozy bar, outdoor patio and stellar service make Corkhouse an all-around winner for couples, families and single alike. Mon – Fri 11-9pm; Saturday 9-10pm; Sunday brunch only 9-3pm. Drive-thru espresso is open 7 days a week from 7-3pm. 1400 N Meadowwood Lane in Liberty Lake. (509) 922-4210 www.corkhouse.net. $$-$$$

The Difference

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 Chocolate Pot de Creme for dessert. Open Tues-Sun 11am-9pm. 3315 W Northwest Blvd in Spokane. www.downrivergrillspokane.com $$-$$$ Hay J’s Bistro. This surprising Liberty Lake bistro located in a Conoco parking lot pulls off high end food in an intimate setting that is a delight given the asphalt and gas pumps fifty feet away. At lunch Hay J’s Bistro offers entrees like a Chicken Pesto Burger and a Blackened Steak Wrap. Several dinner favorites are the Crab Stuffed Chicken and the Bistro Medallions. Hay J’s also offers catering and has developed a loyal following of locals who feel they no longer need to drive into Spokane for an upscale meal. Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun 3-8. (509) 926-2310. 21706 E Mission Ave, Liberty Lake. www. hayjsbistro.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 MonSat 5-close. (509) 838-4600. www.herbalessencecafe. com. Lunch $-$$, dinner $$-$$$ Laguna Café. This South Hill restaurant calls itself a café, but in actuality it is much more. Owners Dan and Debbie Barranti have created a sophisticated combination of gourmet food, great wines, and gifts, while still serving the same great coffee they inherited from the previous tenant, the Deluxe Coffee Company. The dinner menu features entrees such as Wild Pacific Salmon with fresh rosemary mango salsa and roasted rosemary potatoes or the Flat Iron Steak and Black Tiger Shrimp.” Live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in addition to monthly wine tastings.

4304 S Regal. Mon-Fri 7 am -9 p.m., Sat 8 am -9 p.m., and Sun 8 am- 9 p.m.. (509) 448-0887. $-$$ Latah Bistro. Four signature pizzas with thin but amazingly tender crusts are just the beginning of an exceptional menu with such items as wild mushroom ravioli in a smoky pancetta cream sauce, seared ahi, and pan-fried calamari. The sugar pumpkin bread pudding will spoil your Thanksgiving pie forever.

The wine list is surpassed by the startling after din-

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ner chocolate list. Ask for a sampler and fascinating explanation. Latah Bistro also features an ever changing Fresh Sheet and a heated outdoor patio during summer months. 4241 S Cheney-Spokane Rd, off Highway 195. Lunch daily 11:30-2, Happy Hour seven days 2-5, Dinner daily 5-Close. (509) 838-8338. www. latahbistro.com. $$-$$$ Mizuna. While still hewing to its vegetarian and vegan origins, Mizuna has expanded its horizons to include carnivorous fare with something to satisfy everyone. One of the most outstanding restaurants in town, Mizuna’s kitchen has a commitment to sourcing local, seasonable foods when possible. The Portobello Mushroom sandwich and the Seared Ahi Salad are always delectable favorites, as well as owner Sylvia Fountaine’s famous carrot cake. Outside patio dining is available when the weather permits. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30, Dinner seven days 5-10. 214 N Howard.

(509) 747-2004. www.mizuna.com $$-$$$ Oval Office. The Oval Office features an expansive selection of cleverly named martinis to compliment a mix of appetizers, salads, and entrees in a casual and intimate converted home. Ask the staff and they are likely to suggest you try the Dirty Monica with some Skinny Secretaries. Mon - Fri 11am-11p.m. Sat - Sun, 3p.m.-11p.m. 620 Spokane Street in Post Falls. (208) 777-2102. www.whitehousegrill.com. $-$$ Ruins. An intimate, vintage-bar with a menu that changes weekly (often according to the chef’s whims), Ruins offers progressive, yet comforting dishes suitable for lunch, a full dinner, or late night snacking.

Spokane’s leading bartenders craft impeccably balanced cocktails to be enjoyed on their own, or to be sipped with dinner. A far cry from traditional tapas, Chef Brown whips up hearty portions of Heirloom Pumpkin Mac & Cheese and Idaho Trout with miso and Beluga lentils, as well as Spicy Pickles and European-inspired desserts such as the Plum Gateau.

Open Tues 11am - 2:30pm; Wed through Fri 11am - 2:30pm, and 4pm - 12am; and Sat 4pm - 12am. 825 North Monroe Street in West Central Spokane. ruins. spokane@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/ruins.spokane. $$ Satay Bistro. “American Fusion” with an emphasis on Asian and Mediterranean flavors and sophisticated presentation in an upscale-yet-cozy environment.

Try the Chilean Sea Bass Spoons for a refreshing, zesty starter before moving on to homemade pasta for lunch or the fabulously tender filet mignon for dinner. Be sure to sample something from the extensive “saketini” list for a new take on the average cocktail.

Open Mon-Sat 11am-10pm. 2501 N. 4th St. in Coeur d’Alene. $$-$$$.

Santé. The Liberty Building is a perfect setting for the sophisticated French bistro food and charcuterie (in-house prepared and preserved meats) of localboy-turned-chef, Jeremy Hansen. Throw in Hansen’s passion for sourcing all of his ingredients locally, and you have a recipe for great dining. Santé serves breakfast and lunch daily off a shared brunch menu with several of the most creative egg dishes in the city (try the Shirred Eggs or the Weisswurst Blanquette).

Dinner is served Thursday through Saturday with a separate menu and offers delicious food with bright flavors as well as great options for vegetarians. Gracious service and a seasonally changing menu at the draw. 404 W Main. (509) 315-4613. www.santespokane.com Daily 8 am - afternoon. Dinner, Thur – Sat, 5 p.m. - close. $$-$$$ 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

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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. $$-$$$ Seasons of Coeur d’Alene. 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) 664-8008. www.seasonsofcda.com $-$$$ The Wandering Table. A much-anticipated American tapas-style restaurant located in Kendall Yards. Chef Adam Hegsted delights with a variety of small plates (try the Garden for a creative salad take, the Deviled Eggs, or the Popcorn), craft cocktails, a whiskey bar, and other substantial dishes, such as the Bacon-Wrapped Bacon Sliders or the Braised Shortribs. The chef is known for his previous culinary venture of the same name consisting of a twelve-course dinner party. Take his advice and go with the “You Choose the Price!” meal option for the table offered at $15-$65 per head for a surprising culinary journey.

Hopefully it will include the Olive Oil Gelato for dessert. Open Tues-Thurs, 11:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m., Fri & Sat 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. Sun & Mon, 4 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. 1242 W Summit Pkwy in Kendall Yards. (509) 443-4410. www.thewanderingtable.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 awardwinning bistro is known for its in-house bakery and an amazing array of gluten free options. Also make it a point to order something from their “scratch bar,” 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. $$-$$$ The Cellar. The door to this intimate basement grotto is easy to miss on Coeur d’Alene’s main street Sherman Avenue. This bistro, wine bar, and live music venue embodies generosity with hearty Italian and Mediterranean fare at incredibly reasonable prices, warm and welcoming staff, and a killer space that feels like a retreat from the pressures of life outside. Don’t miss the amazing Mac and Cheese on the appetizer menu and take note that each entrée is accompanies by a salad and bread. 313 E Sherman Ave in Coeur d’ Alene. Mon to Thur 4:30 – 10 p.m., Fri and Sat 4:30 p.m. to midnight. Closed Sun. (208) 664-9463. www.coeurdalenewinecellar.com. $-$$.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SPECIALTIES

Common Crumb. Wander into the Saranac Building on West Main and you’ll discover a small Parisian storefront selling bread and pastries within earshot of

a brewery. Run by the proprietors of the lauded bistro Sante just down the street, the bakery offers breakfast and lunch sandwiches on house-made croissants and crusty bread with such interesting combinations as ham, Swiss cheese and quince jam. The “soup and slice” features warming bowls of creamy parsnip, squash, and apple bisque, for example, as well as coffee and tea and a variety of delicacies within a glass case: macarons, eclairs, tarts, pain au chocolat and petit gateaus. Wear your beret and observe the hoi polloi as you sip your cappucchino and take it all in, Francophile-style. Sun-Mon 7am-2pm, Tues-Sat 7am7pm. 19 West Main, Suite 5, (509) 315-4948. www. commoncrumb.com. $-$$.

Cottage Café. If you’re a fan of classic breakfast and lunch diner fare, great service and the feel of a genuinely popular neighborhood joint, then this bright spot of charm and deliciousness amidst the car dealerships of East Sprague is for you. The menu offers the usual diner fare of pancakes/eggs/lunchytype items, with a nice mix of traditional standards, including the Belgium Waffle Special, Eggs Benedict, the famous Cottage Cinnamon Roll Special (served with bacon and eggs), London Style Fish and Chips and the Spicy Jalapeno Burger. As a dining space, the Cottage Cafe is as homey as its entrees— there’s also a patio for sunny brunching. Open daily 7am2pm. 6902 E Appleway Blvd, (509) 928-8888. www. cottagecafespokane.com. $-$$.

The Garnet Café. Take time to find this gem tucked into a converted cottage on Walnut Street between 3rd and 4th Streets in Coeur d’Alene. The Duck Confit and Sockeye Salmon platters are revelations. Channel Dr. Seuss and order Green Eggs and Ham with a great pesto sauce over the eggs. You can’t go wrong with the house-made corned beef hash, several creative vegetarian options, or any of the three-egg omelets with eclectic ingredients. Try the Lincoln City omelet if you like Dungeness crab, and consider starting with one of the Garnet’s funky morning cocktails. 315 East Walnut Avenue in Coeur d’Alene. Tues – Sun 7 am to 1 p.m. (208) 667-2729. www.garnetcafe.com. $-$$ 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 wellknow local restaurant restoration artisan, Pat Jeppeson. Frank’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, available all day, has all the classics. Among our favorites are the open-face turkey, roast beef and mushroom sandwiches, chicken pot pie, Joe’s Special (the venerable scramble of eggs, ground beef, spinach, onions and parmesan), and, of course, the don’t-missat-breakfast hash browns and silver pancakes. 1516 W. 2nd. Seven days 6-8p.m.. (509) 747-8798. 10929 N. Newport Highway, Sun-Thurs 6am-8p.m., Fri-Sat 6am-9p.m. (509) 465-2464. www.franksdiners.com. $ Le Petit Chat Village Bakery. The rapid expansion of this Whitworth University neighborhood bakery and café is testament to the wonderful bread, sweet and savory croissants, and other pastries coming out of their kitchen. Le Petit Chat is a favorite hang-out both for the university crowd and plenty of other Northsiders, and is developing a reputation that extends much further. They recently added some salads to the lunch menu including a Salade Nicoise with Albacore tuna. Open Mon – Fri 6:30 am – 6 p.m.; Sat 7:30 am – 3 p.m.; Sun 7:30 am – 1 p.m..

9910 N Waikiki Rd in Spokane. (509) 468-2720. $-$$.

Little Euro. Valley fans of the Old European can rejoice. One look at the menu and you’ll see that

Little Euro offers many of the same breakfast delights as it’s North Division sibling: Danish Aebelskivers, Swedish Crepes, and that mountain of breakfast on a plate they call Hungarian Goulash. Lunch also served. Open daily 6 am – 2 p.m.. 517 N Pines Rd in the Spokane Valley. (509) 891-7662. www.littleeurorestaurant.com. $-$$ Maple Street Bistro. Known for house-baked bread and pastries, Maple Street pours Spokaneroasted Anvil coffee and offers a cozy interior and delightful patio tucked into a residential area of the North Hills. Add hearty breakfast sandwiches, scratch-made soups and a selection of wraps and smoothies – all at reasonable prices – and you have the recipe for a detour-worthy drive-through destination or favorite weekend escape. Try the Quiche Lorraine, a seasonal “Scookie,” and a latte for breakfast, or stop in for the Curried Chicken Salad, a cup of Tomato Basil Soup and an iced tea for lunch. Open Mon – Fri 6 am – 4 pm, Sat – Sun. 7 am – 4 pm; Gluten free options in quiche, salads, scones and muffins; custom wedding cakes and catering services available. 5520 N. Maple in Spokane. www.maplestreetbistro.com. $ Old European. Many of the recipes behind the amazing breakfast creations at the Old European arrived with Marie Mekkelsen when she emigrated from Denmark to America in 1906 at age 18, and this restaurant has remained a family affair with everything made from scratch, including Marie’s amazing Danish Aebelskievers (ball pancakes cooked in a cast iron skillet over an open flame). In addition to the original aebelskievers, Old European offers them stuffed with blueberries, sausage and havarti, or huckleberries (in season) as well. Topped with whipped cream they are a true delight. Also worthy of note is the true, freshly squeezed orange juice and the massive Hungarian Goulash with shredded potatoes, peppers, onions, ham, sausage, bacon and four eggs topped with cheddar cheese and fresh tomatoes. North: 7640 N. Division, (509) 467-5987. Mon-Sat 6am-2p.m., Sun 7am-3p.m.. 1710 E Schneidmiller Ave, Post Falls.

(208)777-2017. Mon-Sat 6:30-2, Sun 7-2:30p.m. www.oldeuropean-restaurant.com. $ Skyway Café. Opened originally in 1921, the Skyway Café has been serving hearty breakfasts and lunches out of the Felt’s Field airport terminal for almost 90 years. If you are in the mood for hearty diner fare, try the massive Chicken Fried Steak (it is a full foot in length), the wonderful Garbage Omelet, or the house specialty Skyway Dip. While you are eating enjoy the flight memorabilia packing the café and the planes taking off and landing outside. Save room for the house-made pies. Mon – Sat from 6 am – 2:30 p.m.. Sun 7 am – 2:30 p.m.. 6105 East Rutter Avenue in Spokane. (509) 534-5986. www.skywaycafe.com. $-$$ Soulful Soups and Spirits. Show up a lunch for love in a bowl or in the evening for a beer, a glass of wine, or something stiffer. Five to seven different soups are offered daily with a fine Tomato Basil offered anytime the doors are open. Daily offerings are cooked from scratch and could include cream of spinach and mushroom, chicken artichoke, Spanish chili (vegan), or cheddar chicken. Don’t miss the hearty and wonderful beer bread, and if it is your birthday, ask about the infamous Fireball Spoon Shot. Open Mon 11am – midnight, TuesFri, 11 am – 2 am, Sat, 11 am – 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 2 am. Closed Sun. 117 N Howard in Spokane. (509) 459-1190. www.soulfulsoupsspokane.com. $

CASUAL DINING Barlow’s at Liberty Lake. With a Cheers “where everybody knows your name” neighborhood bistrostyle renovation in 2014, Barlow’s has transformed

from family diner-style food to affordable, upscale American cuisine without losing its original convivial charm. Keep it simple with a one of their signature burgers and onion rings or take it up a notch by ordering the steamed clams or brewer’s flatiron steak.

Happy hour runs seven days a week (Thursday nights are half price on all bottles of wine) and farm fresh breakfast is served from 7am to 11am with brunch served until 2pm on the weekends. Sun - Sat 7am9pm. 1428 N Liberty Lake Lane in Liberty Lake. (509) 924-1446. www.barlowsatlibertylake.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. $$-$$$ 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 Beverly’s. This flagship restaurant of the Coeur d’Alene Resort has recently remodeled its menu as well as its surroundings with great success. Among our favorite discoveries on the new menu is Beverly’s Wine Spectator Magazine Grand Award winning-wine list. As one of the top restaurants in America, Beverly’s features fresh Northwest ingredients including morel mushrooms, Idaho potatoes, and wild huckleberries.

On the Lake in Coeur d’Alene. Visit www.cdaresort. com for the full menu. Lunch Mon-Sat 11-2:30, dinner seven days, 5-10. (Lounge open 10-Close.) (208) 765-2300 ext. 23 or (800) 688-4142. $$$ Blue Table Kitchen. From-scratch, seasonal dishes served up by chef-duo Karen Johnson and Julia Postlewait. The European, “slow food”-style eatery is tucked behind Bottles wine shop and the original Rocket Bakery on Argonne in the Spokane Valley. Enjoy a four- to five-course meal including wine pairings, dessert, and French press coffee for $45. A relaxing and communal experience, you’ll make new friends and chat with Wayne and Jeff, the chefs’ husbands, as you make your way through each course. Open for dinner on select Friday and Saturday nights by reservation only. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 7 p.m. Parties of 10 or more may reserve the

Serving up some tasty flavors like: Anvil espresso, Lemonder, Salted Caramel, Cakey Dough and Vegan Coconut (just to name a few).

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space for private dinners throughout the week. 3319 North Argonne, Suite B (park and enter behind Bottles wine shop). Please visit www.bluetablekitchen. com for upcoming menus and information on cooking classes and private bookings, (509) 473-9087 or bluetablekitchen@gmail.com.

Clinkerdagger. English pub décor overlooking the Spokane River. Known for their fresh seafood, steaks, and rock salt-roasted prime rib, Clinkerdagger is a favorite eating place among locals. Their salmon filet is one of the best in the area. The Broadway Pea Salad and Blums Coffee Toffee Pie are two classics since 1974. Two cozy fireplaces make for a warm, friendly atmosphere; 621 W Mallon (in the Flour Mill). Lunch Mon-Fri 11:15-2:30, Sat 11:30-2:30, Dinner Mon-Thurs 4:30-9, Fri 4:30-9:30, Sat 4-9:30, Sun lounge 2-9 and dinner 3-8. (509) 328-5965. www.clinkerdagger.com. Lunch $$, Dinner $$$ Fleur de Sel. Patricia and Laurent Zirotti opened this hidden gem with a classical French soul, gracious service, and stunningly reasonable prices in the fall of 2008. Almost immediately, patrons of their former restaurant in Billings, MT began driving hundreds of miles for more of Laurent’s thoughtful and nourishing dishes and a chance to see Patricia’s warm smile.

Take a risk and order the Snails in Puff Pastry to start and then dig deeper into an exceptional menu with generous entrées starting just above $10. Plan on making a reservation a week in advance or someone from Billings will have your table. Open at 5 p.m., last seating at 9 p.m., Tues – Sat. 4365 Inverness Drive in Post Falls. (208) 777-7600. www.fleur-de-sel.weebly. com $-$$$ Luna. Luna sets culinary trends as one of the top restaurants in the region. Offering inspired, gardento-table cuisine, Luna has provided a formative space for some of the Inland Northwest’s premier chefs for over 25 years. The space is warm—even whimsical—and boasts one of the best wine cellars in the region. Everything offered is made in-house: the bread comes from their own bakery fifty feet from the back door and most vegetables and herbs are picked from their backyard garden or sourced from local growers. We love Luna’s Bianca Pizza fired in their woodburning oven, their Roasted Butternut Squash bisque with Dungeness crab, as well as the Smoked Salmon Benedict from the weekend brunch menu. Don’t miss their classic roast chicken, a favorite that is offered year-round with seasonal vegetables. Luna offers a full service bar, classic marble-top dining areas, a chic private dining room, and a large patio for comfortable, warm weather dining. 5620 S Perry. Coffee and Pastries Mon-Fri 8-11am, Lunch 11-3, Mid-afternoon Menu 3-5, Sat-Sun Brunchg 9-2, Mid-Afternoon Menu 2-5, Dinner seven days 5-close. (509) 448-2383. www. lunaspokane.com $$-$$$.

Masselow’s steakhouse at Northern Quest. 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. $$-$$$ Max at Mirabeau. More than the typical hotel restaurant, Max opened in 2005 as a valley destination for fine dining with an infamous menu offering 100 options. Chances are you can find something you are craving on the huge menu, but if an abundance of possibilities scares you, ask your server. We

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scored at dinner with the gluten-free Cashew Lime Sea Bass and the White Chocolate Mousse with Cherries Jubliee. Casual diners are welcome too breakfast, lunch or dinner. ½ priced bottles of wine on Wednesday nights. Open Mon – Thur, 6 am – 1 am, 6 am to 2 am on Fri – Sat, and Sun, 6 am – midnight.

1100 N Sullivan Road in Spokane Valley. (509) 9249000. www.maxatmirabeau.com. $-$$$ Stacks at Steam Plant. Named for the twin smokestacks that have been a part of the downtown Spokane skyline for nearly a century, Stacks offers a full-service dining experience in a one-of-a-kind space. Unique private dining spaces include boiler rooms where the original pipes still line the walls and ceiling. Signature dishes are created from 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 $$-$$$

ITALIAN Europa Restaurant and Bakery. Europa offers much more than pizza (Marsala Steak Penne and Sweet Pepper Tortellini, for example), but if pizza is what you want, then Europa’s are among the best.

Among their more notable choices are the “Our Favorite” (chicken, spinach, Feta, mozzarella, provolone, mushrooms, and onions) and the European (five cheeses, roasted garlic, white sauce, basil pesto, chicken, and shrimp). Shrimp, mushrooms, and fresh tomatoes add a twist to their version of the Hawaiian. All desserts are prepared entirely on-premise by pastry chef Christie Sutton, which include Christie’s Triple Layer Chocolate Mousse, as is the little shiny dome of chocolate cake and rum genache known as the “Chocolate Birthday Bomb,” Europa’s traditional compliment for patrons celebrating their birthday.

Stop into the cozy pub for daily happy hour specials and live music every Sunday night. Open Mon – Thurs 11am - 10pm, Fri – Sat 11am - 11pm, Sun 11am 10pm. 125 S Wall. (509) 455-4051. www.europapizzaria@comcast.net. $$ Ferrante’s Marketplace Café. This South Hill restaurant combines two great pastimes: gourmet Italian food and shopping. Ferrante’s offers a wide variety of gourmet pastas, pizzas, and paninis along with a kid’s menu and delicious gelato. Stop in for a full dinner or order it to go and shop in the marketplace while you wait. The marketplace offers unique gifts, such as jewelry, wines, cookies and candies, many from local vendors. Enjoy the neighborhood feel of this Italian café. 4516 S Regal. Tues-Sat 11-8p.m. (509) 443-6304. www.doitalian.com. $-$$ 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 3:3010, Sat 4:30-10, Sun 4:30-9. (509) 363-1210. www. italiankitchenspokane.com. $$ Luigi’s. Traditional Italian menu specializing in pastas, seafood, steaks and salads served in amazingly large portions. The smoked salmon lasagna has been featured in national magazines. Martinis are a must.

Located close to the opera house and downtown shopping. Express service for theatergoers. 245 W Main. Sun & Mon 4-9, Tues-Thurs 11-10, Fri 11-11, Sat 4-11. (509) 624-5226. www.luigis-spokane.com.

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Tony’s On The Lake. Originally built in the 1940s long the shore of the lake five miles east of Coeur d’Alene, Tony’s is a great destination Italian spot for years but the current incarnation under the D’Alessandro family just might be the best. Drive or boat. Chef Cheyenne D’Alessandro offers wonderful from-scratch sauces and Italian classics executed perfectly. Try the hand-pulled mozzarella if it is on the special sheet and don’t miss the Spaghetti Pescatore if you love a good tomato vodka sauce. Equally excellent are the Sirloin Filetto served with house-made gnocchi and the Saltimbocca alla Romana. All the desserts are made in house. Tony’s has a fun and informative wine list, and you need to hold up their house wine Y NOT to the mirror that stretches along the back of the dining room for a surprise. Open daily from 5 p.m. from Memorial Day to the end of September. Five days a week in the fall and spring.

Closed January – March. 6823 East Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive outside of Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-9885. www.tonysonthelake.com. $$-$$$

MEXICAN Rancho Viejo. Jose Rodriguez and his staff offer up traditional and familiar Mexican fare with some of the amplest portions and most caring family-friendly service in Spokane. 14201 E Sprague. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri & Sat 11-11. (509) 927-8428. www.ranchoviejo.net. $$

PIZZA The Flying Goat. Careful thought went into the design of this pub and pizza sibling of the Downriver Grill— and it’s paying off. The Goat offers both classic and artisan toppings on Neapolitan-style pies, the “char” on the crust imparting a distinctive, crunchy flavor. Try the surprising Kiernan and wash it down with a craft beer (14 taps, 1 gravity-fed cask beer, and over 50 more in bottles). The Goat has a “Mug Club” for regulars; all dishes are named after neighborhood quirks – see if you can decipher their menu-cryptography. Open daily at 11 am. Closes at 10 p.m. (11 on Fri and Sat). 3318 West Northwest Boulevard in Spokane. (509) 327-8277. www.theflyinggoat.com. $-$$ South Perry Pizza. Fresh, innovative pies (minus the gourmet pretension) in the heart of the Perry district on Spokane’s South Hill. Located in a former auto body shop, the restaurant has an open kitchen centered around an open-flame pizza oven that turns out brilliant pizzas with a yeasty bready crust that has good chew and the right amount of char. Try the popular Margherita, Veggie, Prosciutto, or one of their creative daily specials. 6 microbrews on tap and several fresh salads start things off right. The garage doors roll up in good weather for patio seating. 11 am – 9 p.m., Tues - Sun. 1011 South Perry Street in Spokane. (509) 290-6047. www.southperrypizzaspokane.com. $-$$

PUB AND LOUNGE FARE Crafted. A gastropub located in the heart of downtown Coeur d’Alene, Crafted is serious about their brews and burgers. A casual and hip atmosphere with a generous patio for a post-lake rendezvous, Crafted offers solid burgers, like the B-I- Double G-I-E, a hamburger with bacon, avocado and sharp cheddar, and other creative dishes like the Spunky Crawfish Chowder, a variety of salads, and the Rockafella Ya’ll, layers of fried chicken, waffles and bacon topped with an egg and serrano-huckleberry syrup. Don’t forget to share the deep-fried Oreos— a nice treat to round out a day at the lake. Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-10pm. 523 Sherman Ave in Coeur d’Alene. (208) 292-4813 www.facebook.com/

CraftedTaphouse $-$$ Elk Public House. A popular neighborhood hangout, Elk specializes in lamb sandwiches, 74th Street Gumbo and burgers with a twist. Relaxed atmosphere, but noise level can be…festive! It’s a great place to meet on the weekends for lunch or dinner.

The Elk has 18 varieties of beer on tap and well-chosen wines. The Elk also has one of the best summer patios around. 1931 W Pacific. Sun-Wed 11am-10pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-11pm. (509) 363-1973. $-$$ Famous Ed’s. Family-friendly restaurant and bar Famous Ed’s on the South Hill covers your comfort food basics: pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and pastas, and entrees featuring chicken, salmon, and steak. Here is the place to get your fix of David’s pizza on the Spokane’s South Hill; other standouts are the sandwiches and burgers. 11 – close daily. Breakfast Sat and Sun from 8 – 2. 2911 E 57th Ave Spokane. (509) 290-5080. www.famousedsgarlicgrill.com $-$$ Manito Tap House. 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. $-$$ Northern Lights Brewery. Casual, fun and family-friendly with menu choices from Smoked Prime Rib and Cedar Plank Salmon, to Chicken Caesar Wrap and Mediterranean Pasta Salad. Owner and brewmaster Mark Irvin consistently crafts among the finest of Spokane’s microbrews. Try the 10 for $11 beer sampler if you are undecided on which of the eight craft beers or additional seasonal ales to drink. 1003 East Trent (Riverwalk) in Spokane. Mon-Thurs 11-10, FriSat 11-Close. Sun 11-9p.m.. (509) 242-BREW (2739). $$ The Onion. Established in 1978, the Onion is the grand dean of gourmet burgers and casual family dining in Spokane. From the Hula burger with ham and grilled pineapple, the “Big O” with bacon and avocado, to their namesake beer-battered onion rings, The Onion pays attention to details and does more from scratch than many other restaurants aspiring to loftier appellations. 302 W. Riverside, Sun-Thurs 11-11, Fri-Sat 11am-1am. (509) 747-3852; 7522 N Division, Mon-Sun 11-11. (509) 482-6100 (Bar until midnight Sun-Thurs, Fri-Sat until 1). $-$$

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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. MonThurs 11-midnight, Fri-Sat 11-1am, Sun 2-midnight.

10 S Post. (509) 455-8888. $$-$$$ Post Street Ale House. This floor to rafter renovation of the former Fugazzi space in the Hotel Lusso by Walt and Karen Worthy of the Davenport gives downtown Spokane a great English-style pub with a striking bar, twenty beers on tap, and a reasonably priced menu built around comfort food. We feel they do some of their fried food particularly well: the Halibut and Chips, the Fried Mozzarella “cubes,” and the Ale House Fried Pickles. If you are hungry, try the Guinness Braised Short Ribs served over mashed potatoes and topped with a pan gravy chunky with vegetables. 11 am – 2 am daily. N 1 Post Street. (509) 789-6900. $-$$

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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 onsite, 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. SunThurs, 3p.m. – 11p.m. Fri-Sat. 159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks downtown. (509) 777-3900. www. steamplantspokane.com $$ The Swinging Doors. Opened in May of 1981, the tavern turned restaurant has been in the same family for its whole life. With 27 beers on tap and 60 television screens, The Swinging Doors is a sports fan’s paradise. On the food front, the restaurant is famous for its large portions (which can be split). Breakfast is served all day and the huge pieces of Broasted Chicken remain the most popular item on the golfthemed menu. Show up for on your birthday for a free steak dinner. Open seven days a week from 6:45 am to 2 am. 1018 West Francis in Spokane. (509) 3266794. www.theswingingdoors.com. $-$$ The Two Seven. This South Hill neighborhood restaurant was created by the owners of The Elk, Moontime, and The Porch. So, it’s no surprise that it has been a hit since day one. Offering unique menu items as well as favorites from the other restaurants (including the corn pasta and infamous Caesar Soft Taco) you will certainly not be disappointed. The wine list is extensive for what may be considered pub-like fare and they have 17 microbrews on tap, which are always phenomenal. The patio seating is always in high demand, but you get the neighborhood-pub feel on the inside as well. 2727 South Mt Vernon #5. Open seven days 11-11. (509) 473-9766. $-$$

SEAFOOD AND FISH Anthony’s at the Falls. A welcome addition to the local seafood scene, Anthony’s combines a spectacular view of the Spokane Falls with an unwavering commitment to fresh seafood. So much so that they operate their own fishing company for the sole purpose of supplying their restaurants. The success of this shows up in the always available, rich and flavorful seafood fettuccine and clam chowder, as well as on the fresh sheet. The four course “Sunset Dinners” served Mon-Fri from 4-6 for only $18.95 are particularly good values. 510 N Lincoln. Lunch MonSat 11:30-3, Bar Menu in Lounge Mon-Sat 3-4, Dinner Mon-Thurs 4-9:30, Fri-Sat 4-10:30, Sun 3-9:30, Sunday Brunch (breakfast/lunch menu) 11-2p.m., Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-6 with half-price appetizers and drink specials. (509) 328-9009. $$-$$$ Cedars Floating Restaurant. This is Idaho’s premier floating restaurant, featuring the freshest fish available daily and Midwest Stockyards High-Choice Beef. The Cedars, founded in 1965, floats at the confluence of Lake Coeur d’Alene and the Spokane River. The Cedars is the perfect setting to enjoy breathtaking views and Northwest delicacies such as Cedar Plank Salmon and a Biergarten Filet. Drive in or boat up to this one-of-a-kind Northwest restaurant.

Open seven days for cocktails and appetizers at 4p.m. and dinner beginning at 5p.m.. 1514 S Marina Drive, Coeur d’Alene. 208-664-2922. www.cedarsfloatingrestaurant.com $$$

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Fisherman’s Market Grill & Sushi. An eclectic combination of Pacific Northwest, Asian, New England, Italian and Baja flavors are all offered on the menu in a casual setting. Classic Fish & Chips to Sushi can be found at this Coeur d’Alene fish market, which yes, also sells excellent fresh seafood too! You’ll want to try the Baja style fish tacos. 215 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Mon to Sat 11am - 8pm (Closed

Sun). (208) 664-4800. www.fishermansmarketcda.com. $-$$$

STEAK HOUSES Churchill’s Steakhouse. Carved into the first floor and basement of the Joel Building is this temple dedicated to dry-aged USDA Prime steaks and possibly the only ground Prime burger in the region (it is brilliant and shows up weekly in the basement bar as a $7 special). The dining room has all the pomp and circumstance for a great celebration meal (and prices to match) while the bar below has the intimate feel of a high class club and a separate menu with a few lighter items not offered upstairs. Open daily: 4 – 9 p.m. on Sun, 4 – 10 p.m. Mon to Thur, and 4 – 11 p.m. Fri and Sat. 165 South Post in Spokane. (509) 474-9888. www.churchillssteakhouse.com $$-$$$$ The Grille from Ipanema. Brazilian BBQ. If you are hungry, this Brazilian barbecue restaurant in the heart of downtown Coeur d’Alene offers an all-youcan-eat buffet along with the unique experience of Brazilian barbecue. Roving meat waiters (passadores) shave slices of beef, pork, and chicken off massive skewers right onto your plate tableside. The prices for a meal at this meat Nirvana are surprisingly reasonable and the festive colorful space turns any visit into a party. Open 11 am – 10 p.m. daily. 601 Front Avenue, Suite 101 in Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-1122. www. thegrillefromipanema.com $$-$$$ Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops. Greeted with dark mahogany paneling and crisp linens, Spencer’s has been a destination for USDA Prime beef for almost 15 years. Try the signature bone-in Spencer Ribeye or pull out all the stops and order the dry-aged New York Strip. Beautiful fish and seafood are also featured and the kitchen offers a number of classic side dishes also – including a memorable au gratin hash browns laced with smoked bacon, sweet onions, and cheddar cheese. Open Mon-Thurs 11:30-10, Fri-Sat 11:30-11, Sun 11:30 - 9. 322 North Spokane Falls Court inside the Doubletree. (509) 744-2372. www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com/spokane. $$-$$$$

OTHER Brain Freeze Creamery. Ice cream, espresso drinks and sandwiches are offered all day at this welcoming, family-friendly spot in Kendall Yards. The small-batch creamery offers 24 different flavors with at least a few vegan and dairy-free options each day. Try a scoop of their famed Palouse Crunch, a blend of cinnamon ice cream, red lentils and candied almonds, or Muddy Cups-Dirty Dishes, a brownie batter ice cream studded with mini peanut butter cups. Another favorite is Cakey Doe, vanilla cake batter ice cream with chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough. Anvil coffee and espresso and a small selection of hearty sandwiches broaden the menu just enough to suit everyone’s tastes. 1238 W Summit Parkway, Spokane. Sun – Thurs 7am-9pm, Fri & Sat 7am-10pm, www.brainfreeze.bz (509) 321-7569. $-$$.

Queen of Sheba. Ethiopian. Dishes are served with injera, a sour Ethiopian bread used to pick up the meat and vegetable stews – no utensils required. Portions are generous, so bring your friends and order family style. Spicier dishes on the menu are cooked with berberé, a spice blend with ground red chili peppers.

Try the Yebeg Kay We’t, a lamb stew cooked in a thick berberé sauce which is spicy enough to leave your lips zinging. Milder dishes include the Doro Alich’a, (chicken) and several vegetarian specialties. Gluten free injera is also available, as well as a special Coffee Ceremony to leisurely end the meal. Make sure to alert your server at the beginning of the meal! Tues-Sat 11:30am – 8pm, Sun 1-4pm, closed Mon. 621 W Mallon (Suite 426 of the Flour Mill Mall). (509) 328-3958. www.queenofshebaspokane.net. $-$$

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hile you may order many different drinks over the course of your life, there will always be that one to fall back on. Your signature drink. Just like your car or your go-to karaoke song, it says something about you. To help you identify your perfect signature drink, we have paired a number of libations and the characteristics they may portray.

Domestic Beer: Boring can be viewed as dependable. It’s all about the way you look at it. If this is your signature drink, you’re loyal and not trying to impress anyone. You like rock or country, but alternative music is foreign to you and you’d like to keep it that way. Domestic beer is safe and predictable, just like you; however, you may risk missing out on adventure.

Imported Beer: Sadly, you think you’re better than the domestic beer drinker.

Essentially you’re not, but you pay more for your beer. You fancy yourself interesting and worldly even if you haven’t ventured out of the Pacific Northwest. Often the imported beer drinker doesn’t really think it’s better, especially after a few, but they don’t want to be perceived as boring. So they pay a little more.

Microbrew: You think outside the box and don’t adhere to the status quo (at least that’s how you perceive yourself).

Maybe that’s true. Your dream is to own your own microbrewery. You like indie music and bands that don’t get airplay. You see yourself as really interesting and throw out beer terms to prove you really should own a brewery. You’re comfortable with your income status and look for those who appreciate strong or hoppy beer like you do.

They’ll be your future business partners.

But, you’ll spend more time researching/ drinking than actually writing a business plan. That’s okay— at least it makes you feel productive while drinking beer.

BlendedStrawberryMargarita:Ifthisis your signature drink, you’re most likely a girl. Let’s be honest, you don’t really like the taste of alcohol but you like to fit in and look like you know how to have a good time.

They go down like a Slurpee and before you know it, your dance moves are as loose as your lips. You quickly call your friends the next morning to recap and quite possibly apologize.

Scotch: Young scotch drinkers are attempting to make a statement even if they have to drink something they are still trying to acquire a taste for. Older scotch drinkers are charming, refined and know their limits, but aren’t above drinking games. As scotch is not a spirit that most people start out liking, you are most likely persistent.

Because of this, bartenders respect you.

Wine: It really depends on the wine, but many wine drinkers are okay with being known as the classier-than-others wine snobs. They enjoy name-dropping labels, throwing out weird wine lingo and therefore feel rather fancy. White Zinfandel means you’re new to wine. You don’t know what to order but like the idea of drinking wine, even if you don’t find most wines drinkable.

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Many wine drinkers often start exclusively with white and then graduate to exclusively red. But the sophisticated palate then rediscovers interesting whites as well and switches it up depending on the region or pairing. The true wine lover may break out the Platinum Amex for a good bottle, but could also get excited to find affordable, quality wine that may be indulged daily.

They also like the thrill of discovering an up and coming winemaker that no one knows about….yet. Wine drinkers are thinkers with depth, and though they have a casual approach to wine, they are still pretty serious about it.

Vodka Cranberry: Again you don’t really like alcohol, but don’t want to be left out. You lack imagination and possibly have a fake ID on you.

Martini: You may truly be classy, but there’s a good chance you’re a fake and want to be perceived as a VIP of some kind. You can tell the difference by the way a martini is ordered. The true giveaway that you’re a poser is the James Bond line of ordering a martini: “shaken, not stirred” as well as being disappointed if it doesn’t come in the v-shaped glass so everyone knows what your drinking as you hold the glass high for all to see. The refined martini drinker doesn’t drink it for show and truly cares about the details, from the particular spirit to the garnish.

Rum & Coke: You are basically the hard liquor version of the domestic beer drinker. You’re traditional and again, that can be a good thing. It may have been your first mixed drink and darn it, you’re sticking with it.

Gin & Tonic: You’re clean, crisp and straightforward. An older relative most likely drank this in front of you when you were a child and you decided it was still refreshing, but grown up. Either that, or you fancy yourself with a place at the lake and it’s a drink you can slowly sip all day.

Old- Fashioned: You’re a throwback to a simpler, rustic time. But you’re also modern, yet sensible. You really like the taste of bourbon any which way it’s poured.

You may like a twang in your country music or go for jazz and blues.

Mint Julep: You’re a Southerner… or at least you want to be one. You’re fancy and maybe over-accessorized right down to the greenery in your glass. You love the Kentucky Derby and seek smooth comfort in your glass. You don’t slur when you order, but have been known to adopt a Southern drawl.

Long Island Ice Tea: You like variety and have a taste bud for every type of liquor.

You’re a risk taker because if you have more than one you are likely to make a poor decision. You’re really okay with that. You long for a tropical vacation and an umbrella in your drink.

Jack Daniels: Well, you definitely like to have a good time no matter what. You like classic rock, some country and don’t care what others think. You’re honest to a rebellious fault and may be looking for trouble. Whiskey girls are party girls that can drink with the boys. When Sweet Home Alabama is played in the bar you act like it’s your anthem— even if you’ve never been south of Colorado. Oh, and Sundays are about NASCAR. Tequila: There are two types of tequila drinkers. The first one is throwing back shots. The goal? To get drunk. Let’s face it— this drinker just wants to be reckless and then blame it on the alcohol. Do you not know your friends are getting tired of taking care of you? The second tequila drinker is a true connoisseur of the Mexican spirit and can slowly sip it without showing any of its potent effects. To this drinker, the brand matters. It’s pretty easy to discern these two tequila drinkers from each other.

If you’re still in search of a go-to drink, consult a good bartender who can, over several visits, take you through the classics, as well as introduce you to some new concoctions.

And if you don’t like what your signature drink “says about you,” speak up and prove your libation companions wrong!

Cheers!

Laurie L. Ross is the author of Sip of Spokane, the popular local wine blog, www.sipofspokane.com.

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