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CONTENTS WHAT’S INSIDE 16
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Editor’s Letter
Automotive
We are Spokane
The rise in safety features
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First Look and Buzz
Prime Magazine Activites & Education Garden Advice Retirement Living
Nextdoor App; Lilacs & Lemons; Spokane by the Numbers
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Health Beat
People of Spokane, out and about
Hearing Loss Tech Office Workouts Dry Eye Relief
People Pages
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The Scene
Local Cuisine
ArtWalk Season in Coeur d’Alene
Chad White’s Delicious Return
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Lilac City Lit
Restaurant Review
Get Lit! Events you won’t want to miss
Prohibition Gastropub Chicken-N-Mo
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Datebook The best options for where to go and what to do
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Liquid Libations Craft Beer Week returns to the Inland Northwest
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Dining Guide
Spokane’s Economy
Stops that will make you salvitate
Metro Talk
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Homestyles
What I Know
2016 Home Improvement Trends
Former county commissioner, Todd Mielke, shares his path to becoming CEO of GSI, as well as his love for family and passion for people
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Real Estate Top Realtors issue
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CONTACT US Spokane Coeur d’ Alene Living is published twelve times a year. If you have any questions or comments regarding the magazine, please call us at (509) 533-5350; we want to hear from you. Visit our Web site for an expanded listing of services: www.bozzimedia.com. Letters to the Editor: We are always looking for comments about our recent articles. Your opinions and ideas are important to us; however, we reserve the right to edit your comments for style and grammar. Please send your letters to the editor to the address at the bottom of the page or to Stephanie@ spokanecda.com.
Why-We-Live-Here photos: On the last page of each issue, we publish a photo that depicts the Inland Northwest and why we live here. We invite photographers to submit a favorite to Kristi@spokanecda.com. Story submissions: We’re always looking for new stories. If you have an idea for one, please let us know by submitting your idea to the editor: Stephanie@spokanecda.com.
Datebook: Please submit information to Ann@ spokanecda.com at least three months prior to the event. Fundraisers, gallery shows, plays, concerts, where to go and what to do and see are welcome.
Dining Guide: This guide is an overview of
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BUZZ: If you have tips on what’s abuzz in
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EDITORIAL
Editor in Chief Stephanie Regalado stephanie@spokanecda.com
Marketing Editor
Robin Bishop
robin@spokanecda.com
Copy Editor Dennis Held Datebook Editor Ann Foreyt ann@spokanecda.com
Food Editor
Katie Collings Nichol
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ART Creative Director/Lead Graphics Kristi Somday kristi@spokanecda.com
Graphic Designer/Traffic Manager Monica Hoblin ads@bozzimedia.com
PHOTOGRAPHERS Makenna Haeder
James & Kathy Mangis
Rick Singer Photography
Crystal Toreson
CONTRIBUTORS Robin Bishop Kathy Bryant Diane Corppetts Matt Griffith Paul Haeder Robin Hamilton Dennis Held Alisa Lewis Cathy MacCaul Matt Loi Chris Lozier Todd Mielke Cheryl-Anne Millsap Shannon M. Potts
Sharma Shields Chris Street
Cara Strickland Carla Sumner David Vahala
SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT President Emily Guevarra Bozzi
emily@bozzimedia.com
SALES | MARKETING Vice President - Sales Cindy Guthrie
cindy@bozzimedia.com
Senior Account Manager Jeff Richardson jrichardson@bozzimedia.com
Account Managers Erin Meenach erin@bozzimedia.com Craig Hudkins craig@bozzimedia.com Lynnette Schaller lynnette@bozzimedia.com
OPERATIONS Accounts Receivable & Distribution denise@bozzimedia.com
Publisher & CEO Vincent Bozzi vince@bozzimedia.com
C0-Publisher/Co-Founder
Emily Guevarra Bozzi
emily@bozzimedia.com
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EDITOR’S LETTER
GOODBYE
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HEY COULDN’T SEE IT, BUT THE CARPATHIA WAS COMING. For the surviving Titanic passengers, the terror must have been palpable as they clung to the inside of the small wooden lifeboats that bounced and crashed upon the waves of the dark ocean on that cold night in April 1912. Though they were safe from the grand sinking ship, they had no idea of what, if any, hope or future there was for them, alone out on the ocean. They couldn’t see it, but the Carpathia was coming. They were frightened, which makes sense, considering that even the relative safety of a lifeboat is still a scary place to be. While safely off the ship that you are trying to escape, waves still crash around and threaten to overtake you, tipping is a possibility, the cold air and icy water sting your face, and as you look at an uncertain future on the horizon, you don’t always see a rescue boat. Writing had been my passion for as long as I could remember when I left my grand ship — a job with a fabulous company, but a position that was not focused on writing — and climbed into a lifeboat, uncertain of my future. I had faith God would send a rescue boat, directing me to the right spot. When I accepted the job as editor-inchief of this magazine it seemed like both a dream come true and an answer to prayer. I felt the sturdy deck under my sea legs as I stepped up and took over at the helm of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living in 2004. The magazine that I took over on that first day looked much different from what it has become today, 12 years later. Half as many issues produced per year, stapled and with no set, regular content when I started, the future of the magazine was wide open for me to craft and put my mark on. This magazine is my baby. For the past 12 years, I have poured my heart and soul into this publication, thinking of and caring for it daily — and many nights too — always wanting it to be an accurate representation of our great community, and something on which I could be proud to have my name and reputation staked.
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I have discovered the incredible depth and breadth of beauty in our community through the people I have met and the stories I have told in these pages. Interviewing local celebrities like Patty Duke and Cheyenne Jackson was fun, but even more meaningful was the opportunity to tell the stories of those whose names may not be well known, but whose impact on the city is deep. These stories and topics include the mission of Safety Net, which supports and saves children after they age out of the foster care system at age 18; Three Squares, about Northwest Harvest’s dedication to fighting childhood hunger in our community; A Life Redeemed, about local agencies helping those in our community overcome addiction, abuse and struggles, and to put their lives back together. Perhaps the story I am most proud of is my embedded media coverage of deployed Fairchild Airmen who were stationed at Manas Transit Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Lying in the boom pod of a KC-135, interviewing boom operators as they refueled F-15s during a live combat mission over Afghanistan, opened my eyes to the reach and impact of people and events in Spokane. It was a reminder that we as individuals and as a community do not live in a bubble; our lives have great impact on those near and far. For the last 12 years, I have been so grateful and happy to work as editor-in-chief of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living. The people I’ve met, the stories I’ve written and shared, and the great enjoyment and pride I’ve had in doing it, has made each day seem more like play and less like work. I want to thank all of you who have played an important role in the development of my career, the quality of the magazine and the support that was provided to me to make these 12 years so great. Because of that, I want to let you know that the March 2016 issue was my last issue, and I am no longer hunched over the printing press, working at Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living. This April issue does not bear my mark at all. Aside from this page, I have not touched any part of this issue. Life throws us unexpected and unwelcome wrenches sometimes, and circumstances change, as they have for my time here. As I leave the magazine though, in my suitcase I have packed all I brought with me to this publication: my style, my tone, my writing and storytelling skills, and the focus and the mission I chose for within the pages of each issue. Moving forward, it will be a different publication. It is not an easy thing to see something, which you have dedicated so many years and so much love and energy toward, go. Still a writer and editor, I will be working with freelance and long-term writing and content projects, and would be so happy to work with you in any writing and editing capacity you or your businesses have. You may continue to follow my writing, and to connect with me, at blythe@ blythethimsen.com, or through my website www. blythethimsen.com. I find myself in another lifeboat now. I am off of the ship, looking to the horizon for what is next, but I know my Carpathia is coming! Goodbye.
EDITOR LETTER/a note from Stephanie
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felt heaviness in my chest as the beeping alarm clock chiseled at my eyes. I slowly sat up in bed, arms achy and weak, assessing the level of my misery. Yes, indeed. My cold had taken a turn for the worse, and I was hesitant to get out of bed and face the day. But it was a work day. A deadline day. And I had kids to get up and ready for school. I pulled on a pink trench coat and slipped my bare feet into a pair of flip flops as I rushed out the door, racing the clock to ensure the kids arrived to school on time. The car radio played quietly as London, my 11-year old, shared the nicknames she and her friends had come up with for one another. There was a Princess Unicorn, a Pretty Kitty, a Rainbow Butterfly and a Demon Girl. “Whoa, who is the demon girl?” I asked right as I noticed the glaring gas light blinking away in panic mode. “Oh no . . . this is not good.” “It’s just a joke, Mom. I didn’t want some frilly nickname. I’m not really a demon,” she said. “No, we are almost out of gas and . . . wait, you are the demon girl?” I had forgotten my purse. And had cleaned out my change reservoirs after a series of downtown meetings earlier in the week. I played it out in my head: I would most definitely run out of gas and be stuck on some side street for an hour as I waited for roadside assistance to rescue me, disheveled hair and all. I didn’t have time for that. I was already behind in my day and needed to get back home to pull myself together, and then get to the office in less than 30 minutes. “Start gathering any change you can find for me, please.” I asked London. Fifty dirty pennies and one dime was going to have to do. “Mom, no way. You can’t go in public like this. And you cannot pay with dirty pennies,” London said. I assured her I was horrified at the thought, too, as I dropped her off at school and wished her a good day. “Promise me you won’t do it, Mom.” I drove up to the gas pump, put the car in park, and turned off the engine. I pulled all of the air in the car into my lungs and pushed it back out again as I coached myself to “just do it.” One quick check of my reflection in the review mirror, and an equally quick smoothing of my hair with my fingers, and in I went. The woman behind the counter smiled as I approached. “I’ve had a crazy morning,” I said as my shame meter rose. “I’m on fumes and I managed to scrounge up sixty cents for gas. Pathetic, I know.” “Oh, you are just fine,” she said. She pulled out a five dollar bill from her pocket and put it in the register with my fifty dirty pennies and dime. “You can put in $5.60.” I stared into her eyes as her expression absorbed my shame. “You are too kind,” I said. “A lifesaver.” I walked to my car as tears welled in my eyes. Not from shame. Or embarrassment. My emotions welled up as gratitude washed over me. I have been a fan of Spokane for as long as I can remember. I tend to focus on the golden nuggets of our city, the good of the people. But I do occasionally realize my experience isn’t everyone’s experience. There are community members who struggle in ways I do not. There are people who battle shame within themselves on a daily
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basis and I spilled right over thinking of how amazing a community we live in to know people like Charlene at the Cenex on Division and Augusta exist who accept people as they blow in and out of her day in all different presentations of humanity, and treat them with equal respect, dignity and care. I returned a short while later, as my preferred public persona, showered and pulled together, with a five dollar bill and a bouquet of flowers. She didn’t recognize me at first glance, which made me smile. Surprised, she said I made her week. “This is how you make people feel every day, all day long. And I’m proud to live in a city with humans like you,” I shared. I am honored to announce I am following Spokane CDA Woman and Prime Magazine, as we roll them into an enhanced Spokane CDA Living, as editorin-chief. This is bittersweet for me. I adore my sister editor, Blythe Thimsen, and I wish her well as she transitions to new opportunities. I have big shoes to fill, and I look forward to continuing to create a city magazine we can all be proud of, one that rivals the best across the nation. I have come to believe that Spokane is my city. And I want you to feel that way, too. I want readers to be swept up in the resurgent energy of growth, activity and opportunity. Embrace this city with me, honor her by becoming a champion for her and our fellow residents . . . be the change you want to see. I look forward to this new phase with you. And remember, no matter where we go, what we do, and who we choose to share life with, we are Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living, and we are Spokane. Thank you for your loyalty; it has been, and will continue to be, my honor to carry on as your editor. Please find me on Facebook to stay connected between press dates, and share your thoughts, ideas and stories in real time. My best,
Stephanie Regalado Stephanie@SpokaneCDA.com
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Nextdoor: Social Media for Your Neighborhood
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or most neighborhoods, gone are the days when everybody knows your name, and you and your neighbors are trading two eggs for a cup of sugar. As all good 21st Century problems are solved, social media has come to the rescue and promises to rectify the disconnect so
many neighborhoods now feel. Nextdoor is the fastest way to stay in the know about what’s going on in your neighborhood—whether it’s finding a last-minute babysitter, learning about an upcoming block party, joking about a pack of lobsters on the loose, or hearing about a rash of car break-ins. There are so many ways our neighbors can help us, we just need an easier way to connect with them. Look up your neighborhood on www.Nextdoor.com and begin making connections with your neighbors—and be in the loop in real time—with the clickity clack of your fingertips.
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LEMONS to the board of the Museum of Arts and Culture for once again firing director Forrest Rodgers on the heels of a successful event (the Lego exhibit), using the flimsiest and nitpickiest of excuses, including his not arranging two free tickets for a board member at a fundraiser. We can’t seem to hold on to talent in this town because so many institutions have small-minded and provincial board leadership. LILACS to WSU for making what looks like a brilliant hire in new president Kirk Schulz, previously at the helm at Kansas State University. The two campuses are somewhat similar, and Shulz made great improvements at KSU. Kudos to them, also, for doing the hiring with a minimum of fuss and not putting all the candidates out for potshot making. LEMONS to presidential candidates who resort to smear tactics, name calling and blackmail rather than telling us about their ideas and vision in detail.
LEMONS to potheads who smoke in parks and on the streets of downtown. Taking a peaceful stroll is difficult in parks now, as we are accosted by that skunk smell. Some of us who voted for legalization are having regrets. LILACS to Avista for cutting down all the overgrowth on the river behind the Flour Mill. Chateau Rive’s view of the river is open and powerful now. The brides love it. And thank you to the owners of the Flour Mill for placing an attractive fence in back rather than the bare-minimum chain link that Avista asked for. LILACS to restaurants that encourage (or at least do not frown on) couples who share plates. Some of us just want to eat a little less, and possibly have room for dessert. Accommodating restaurants reap the benefit with more happy customers in the long run. LEMONS to restaurants and caterers who haven’t noticed that Spokane is becoming a foodie city. Jeremy Hansen, Adam Hegsted, Tony Brown, Chad White, Charlie Connor and Bob Rogers and others are taking us to a new level. Keep up or watch your customers move on.
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LILACS to Devries Moving and Storage Solutions for moving our entire office downtown with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of care. Nothing broke and everything is unpacked and all of us are looking forward to our new downtown home, at the corner of First and Howard. We’ve always loved downtown, and now we’re enjoying the synergy that occurs when you step out to lunch and run into someone you never knew you needed to see again. LEMONS to the overzealous parking meter attendant who discourteously rapped on the car window of one of our team members, saying “You need to plug the meter, you can’t just park here for free.” She DID know; she had driven around you seconds before you accosted her, and was searching for spare change. We are not parking complainers and see the need for the meters, but what a difference if the patrols could be ambassadors instead of detractors. Vincent Bozzi is the publisher of this magazine.
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FIRST LOOK/buzz
H T Complaining about Spokane in any way. First of all, if you think ill of our fine city, or the parking, or the potholes, you just haven’t traveled enough. Second of all, be the change you want to see in the city. You don’t like something? Go out and change it.
Spokane Sidewalk Games’ movement to bring GIANT sidewalk games to downtown Spokane. They say “it’s a small way to strengthen community, showcase art, and enhance our great city” and we couldn’t agree more. Gonzaga Men’s Basketball’s record-setting 19th run to March Madness and the overwhelming support our city gives them. Bozzi Media’s move downtown to the James S. Black building at 107 S. Howard. We are jazzed to be a part of the energy and hubbub in the heart of Spokane. The City Council’s vote to increase funding of the arts from $80,000 to $250,000 a year. We are excited to see how this rolls out. A creative city is a city that thrives.
Ignoring someone in distress. It’s always worth an ask if someone is okay, or if you can assist in some way. We are becoming an increasingly busy city, but let’s never miss our magic of being aware of our surroundings and connecting with humanity. The prank news flash that Justin Bieber was moving to Spokane. We could hear hearts breaking for Tweens, Teens, (and some adults, too) across the region as belieber fever swiftly went from sizzling to fizzling. The world can be a cruel place.
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spokanebythenumbers real estate edition
Median Home Price By Neighborhood Five Mile Prairie
Logan
$142,300
$115,600
Cliff-Cannon
$187,800
North Hill
$125,300
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$114,200 $182,900
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FIRST LOOK/buzz
Abuzz on Facebook SOCIAL MEDIA isn’t just for sharing selfies,
meaningful conversations are abuzz on a daily basis. We posted the question: What are you doing to be the change you would like to see in Spokane, and here are some of those responses. Many thanks to each of you fueling positive change in our community.
Heatherann Franz My attitude needed some adjustment after dealing with downtown dangers around our shop. I would go to Portland or Seattle and suffer from depression for a couple of weeks following; longing for the uniqueness, adventure and artistry. I decided to treat my city as if I were on a day trip at least once a week. Visiting eateries, walking paths, sight seeing, frequenting local businesses and smiling at passers-by. It’s lovely to see Spokane from a different perspective. It may not be a big change that is visible to many but it’s a start. Victoria Zvoncheck-Ferro What I appreciate about Spokane is the sense of entrepreneurship, here. There are more privately owned local businesses here than anywhere I have ever lived. I’m trying to be the local business owner who ascribes to the philosophy of “buy local, give local.” I believe in making sure things are right in my own “back yard,” before looking outside it to see what I can do.
Lynda Churchill My hubby and I are working to restore a boat and gather equipment to use for taking local children with cancer—and their families—on fishing adventures, as a not-for-profit endeavor. Theresa Schimmels I will continue to support all types of the arts and community events that showcase the local talent and national draw to our region. We truly have an “art rich” community with visual, musical, and theatrical opportunities all around us. Dirk Vastrick As one of 54 members of Leadership Spokane, we are seeking to be the change in Spokane through learning Servant Leadership, learning our city history, and doing service including current projects to make Spokane an even greater place to live. We are following the servant leaders visions of Robert Greenleaf, Dr. Larry Spears, Brian Newberry, and Linda Finney. Ed Renouard Helping to broaden and deepen networking opportunities and synergies by introducing people to one another and encouraging people to pursue good ideas and doable dreams.
Atop the hill where the wine flows and the flowers bloom . . . Don’t miss tulip and daffodil season in full glory during the month of April as more than 10,000 bulbs bloom on the Arbor Crest property. www.arborcrest.com
Share the ways you are working to be the change you would like to see in our city with our editor: stephanie@spokanecda.com. Follow us on Facebook to be part of discussions about our community and to share story ideas in real time.
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FIRST LOOK/buzz
Road Trip
Have a Wine Time in Woodinville by Cheryl-Anne Millsap
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oodinville, Washington, just 30 minutes from downtown Seattle, has grown into a booming destination for Northwest wine lovers with more than 100 wineries and tasting rooms, most within walking distance from one another. Next time you make the drive over the pass for some Seattle fun, expand your range and spend a few hours (or a long weekend) in Woodinville sampling some of the best of the region’s wines and hospitality. Sip Each of the wineries and tasting rooms in Woodinville, from the grand Chateau Ste. Michelle to the tall trees at the park-like grounds of JM Winery to the up-and-coming boutique wineries in the warehouse district, are unique. Chances are, at more than a few tasting rooms, you’ll find the winemaker pouring, more than happy to share a few stories with each glass. Stay Willows Lodge and Spa, surrounded by a series of beautiful gardens, offers the most elegant rooms in town. Conveniently located in the heart of the wine-tasting district, Willows Lodge and Spa is an idyllic spot for a getaway. Make sure to pamper yourself with a massage or facial at the spa. www. willowslodge.com Savor The Commons Kitchen and Bar is an excellent choice for a hearty breakfast and lunch and an excellent place to relax over cocktails and appetizers later in the day (www.thecommonscafe. com). Check out Purple Cafe and Wine Bar for a memorable meal. The pancetta-wrapped sea scallops are to die for (www.thepurplecafe.com). The Barking Frog at the Willows Lodge is one place you don’t want to miss. Here’s a tip: Wrap up a weekend with a brunch of huckleberry pancakes or the Dungeoness crab eggs benedict (www.willowslodge.com/barking_frog). See Mid-summer in Woodinville is a wonderfully fragrant time when the fields at Woodinville Lavender are in bloom. Stop by for a bouquet or one of their handmade lavender products. www.woodinvillelavender.com Chateau Ste. Michelle’s summer concert series always brings in some of the most popular performers and is the perfect place to share a blanket, a bottle of wine and a few hours with someone you love. www.ste-michelle.com Cheryl-Anne Millsap is a Spokane-based travel journalist.
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HUMANS
are interesting crea-
tures who occasionally love a little challenge and torture. Following suit is the trend of escape rooms, where you are locked in a space while the time ticks away. You have 45 minutes to one hour, depending on the site, to solve a set of challenges in order to free yourself from captivity and promises of demise. Groups are challenged to work together to uncover clues, decipher codes, and solve puzzles, riddles, and mysteries. Hot with people of all ages (12 and up), and particularly popular with groups of friends and business associates— for team building exercises—puzzle and escape rooms have swept the nation and found their way to Spokane, too. From the threat of killers to thwarted vacations and jail cells, themes add an extra element of fright and urgency and keep luring participants back for the next challenge. Escape, 7456 N. Division. www.dareyou2escape.com. Claustropanic, 1325 E. Francis Ave. www.claustropanic.com. The Key Quest, 202 W. Second Ave. www.keyquestescaperoom. com.
Living with a Gaggle of Girls
FIRST LOOK/life by creative design
by Alisa Lewis The Creatives NW is a curated collection of local creative entrepreneurs in the Inland Northwest. Alisa Lewis is the creative director behind the collection and frequently collaborates with other creatives to host gatherings, dinner parties, styled product photo shoots, workshops, and pop-up shops. The highlight of their year is the annual “Creatives Gathering” hosted in a local garden or field.
CHICKENS are a great addition to any backyard in the
city or suburbs. They’re the perfect pet or animal to help parents teach children about caring for and feeding an animal. When chickens are fed and cared for properly, they’ll produce a plethora of beautiful and delicious eggs that are such a great reward to collect with your family and kids. If you have a small backyard, I recommend starting with three to five chickens. You can find plans to build your own chicken coop or chicken tractor or there are great ones available at our local farm stores and even on craigslist. You can pick up baby chicks at many of our local farm stores. You can also mail order chicks. Sometimes you can find chicks or full-grown chickens for sale on craigslist. In my experience, it has been fun to watch our baby chicks grow and let our kids observe that process. You can find most of the supplies needed for chickens at our local farm stores. Mainly, they need a coop for shelter, a feeder, and a water dispenser. Hopefully your coop has nesting boxes, which provide a comfortable and safe place for them to lay their eggs. I like to cover the ground of the coop with straw and place cedar chips in their nesting boxes. This helps keep the eggs clean and the chickens enjoy the cedar chips, too. We feed our chickens a locally made non-gmo feed. Many different types of feeds are available at our local farm stores for each stage of a chicken’s life. With some research, you can find local farmers producing bulk nongmo chicken feed if that is important to you. Once your coop is set up and your chickens have adequate food and water and a clean place to lay their eggs, they should adjust quickly. We have a fenced acre and we love to let our chickens free-range during the day. They have become accustomed to our dogs and our kids and we enjoy watching them peck the bugs, greens, and flower sfrom our grass.
Alisa Lewis was raised in the Inland Northwest with a family of “American Pickers.” Alisa thrives on community and enjoys bringing other creative souls together to celebrate and inspire each other. She lives in Dalton Gardens with her talented husband, delightful little girl, dapper little boy, and flock of chickens.
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he Art Spirit Gallery in downtown Coeur d’Alene kicks off the 2016 ArtWalk Season on April 8 with “New Work by Eleven Artists.” The opening reception and ArtWalk will be held Friday, April 8 from 5-8 p.m. Meet the featured artists and enjoy a lively evening of fine art, fine dining and good friends in Lake City. The show runs from April 8 – May 7. Spring hours: Tues. - Sat. from 11-6. 2nd Friday ArtWalk is a cultural event for the entire community put on by the Coeur d’Alene Arts and Culture Alliance. www.theartspiritgallery.com. Manel Alvarez, from Spain, but plans to relocate to Coeur d’Alene, is well known for his large sculptures utilizing bronze, marble, and granite. Inspired by his home country of Spain and recent visits to Africa. Manel has exhibited in various countries and has completed commissions for public monuments in Spain, Italy, France, Brazil, and the United States.
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Chris Bivins from Eatonville, Washington, loves working with clay, rusty metal, wood, fabric, leather, sticks, stones and broken bones. He creates a variety of pieces that draw on a diverse range of inspirations, including ancient cultures, lowbrow art, tattoo design, found object art and the natural world. Frank Boyden from Otis, Oregon, possesses artistic practices that reflect his lifelong interests in the biological sciences. A diverse artist, he is well known for his ceramics, printmaking, and sculpture. Boyden received an MFA and BFA from Yale University School of Art. His work resides in more than 100 major museum and university collections around the world. Lindsey Meyers Carroll from Helena, Montana, is a contemporary artist working in magic realism through large-scale charcoal drawings. Her work seeks to imagine and give life to the hypothetical daydreams of animals prevalent in rural life. Lindsey received her BA in Fine Arts and Spanish Literature from the University of Montana. Michael de Forest from Portland, Oregon, began making furniture in the 1970s. In 2009, he traveled to Ghana and studied the art of design coffin making. He has utilized these skills to carve and craft wooden masks, one of which is six feet tall and will hang in the gallery for the show. Michael received his MFA in visual studies from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Mispokanecda.com • APRIL • 2016
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chael is a member of the wood faculty at Oregon School of Art and Craft. Sheila Evans from Spokane is best known for her pastels and oil paintings that reflect her passion for animal welfare and the environment. Recently, she has branched out into new medias and will debut her work in enamel during this show at The Art Spirit Gallery. Sheila holds a BFA from Gonzaga University. Yuji Hiratsuka from Corvallis, Oregon, specializes in intaglio and chine printmaking techniques and has won numerous international awards. He was born in Osaka, Japan and received a BS in Art Education from Tokyo Gakugei University, an MA in printmaking from New Mexico State University, and an MFA from Indiana University. Yugi is a professor of printmaking at Oregon State University. The Art Spirit Gallery began showing his work in 2004 after he was a visiting artist at Gonzaga University including a show at the Jundt Museum. Shelle Lindholm from Kalispell, Montana, paints with a unique process layering wax with a palette of vibrant acrylics. The artist describes her style as a “wild, quirky mix of primal and contemporary.” Shelle received her BFA from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. Laura Nuchols of Spokane Valley specializes in sgraffito, a technique in ceramic decoration in which the top layer of glaze is scratched with a design to reveal a different color underneath. Laura enjoys listening to classic English murder mysteries while she labors over her highly refined sgraffito images on ceramic tiles. Richard Parrish from Bozeman, Montana, is both artist and architect. His fascinating glass work is inspired by both the human-made environment and the natural landscape of the West. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Valerie Seaberg from Jackson, Wyoming, enjoys working in a variety of art forms, from sculpture, book and mask making, to environmental art. Over the years, hand building clay and weaving with natural materials have remained her most enduring passions.
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Creating Art with History Marianna di Lorenzo
by Robin Bishop
ART IS MORE THAN brush to canvas, charcoal to paper, or hand to clay. It is a dream of creating something from nothing, a desire to share something beautiful with the world. This philosophy has never been more suited to an “artist” than in the case of Marianna di Lorenzo. Her name should ring familiar if you followed dance in the area over the past fifteen years. Simply Dance Studio, which Marianna came to own, was a hot spot in Spokane for years under her direction, known for their Saturday night Salsa events. Among the dozens of dance productions, choreography opportunities, competitions, and instruction, Marianna found recognition in major motion pictures. She danced in several and won awards in a handful of others for choreography. Surprisingly, dance was not Marianna’s first love, art was, so last year life cut in offering her a new partner for the next phase of her journey. She sold the studio and waltzed back into her study of charcoal and pencil. “I knew going into dance in my thirties, that I was still young enough to make of it what I could,” Marianna confesses. “I just couldn’t settle down into drawing and sketching. I wanted to move.” Dance was never supposed to be a lifetime venture for Marianna. She had a feeling when she made the decision that it would last about twenty years and then she would gladly walk away from it to focus on her art. It was just about twenty years ago when she
sold Simply Dance Studios. Marianna acknowledges when she looks back at her older work that it was a period of purity and exploration. “My older pieces are an image on a white background. It works for the drama, but it leaves so much of the story untold,” she says. “My new pieces begin with the story. I want to offer detail that offers more of the character’s back story, more intrigue and mystery.” While still practicing the basics of anatomy, form, shadow, and light on a regular basis, Marianna has found her desire to create a fully engaging story for the viewer is raised to new heights. This, in great part, is due to her exposure to screenplay writing. Through Simply Dance, Marianna made exciting acquaintances in the film industry. One of these acquaintances taught her to write screenplays. Her creative nature, and performance experience, made a great partnership. She took to the new genre with ease. Marianna has written six screenplays, several of which have won industry recognition. Through the process of screenplay writing, Marianna tapped a vein that has easily carried into her drawing practice. She is currently working on a series of about ten characters that will play their own part in the culminating story of her show opening at Bozzi Gallery this month. “I want to create something more than just interesting drawings for people to look at,” Marianna says. “I want to invite them into each piece as if they are meeting a fascinating character from the classic Hollywood era for the first time.” Marianna di Lorenzo can be contacted at marianna.dilorenzo@comcast.net or (509) 701-5213. Robin Bishop is a freelance writer and editor of Catalyst Magazine. She can be contacted at dragonflywriter2014@gmail. com or via Facebook at Dragonfly Writer/Robin Bishop.
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Lilac Lit:
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The Difference
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n A Spelling Poem, author Margaret Atwood writes, “A word after a word after a word is power.” April in Spokane is a powerpacked month of words after words after words, housing as it does the Get Lit! Festival. This “celebration of reading, writing, and storytelling” runs from April 11 to 17 and offers writing workshops, poetry readings, and lively discussions with authors from Spokane and farther afield. The full schedule for Get Lit! can be found online at www.getlitfestival.org. Here are the events I’m hoping to attend, in order of date/time: 1. The Periodic Table of Poems, Book Release and a maniac. Reading. Poets will share poems written through the 9. Stephanie Oakes, Kris Dinnison, S.M. Hulse, Cindy lens of an element from the Periodic Table. This is the Hval and I will take part in a panel, “Debut Authors brilliant brainchild of Spokane’s current poet laureate, Tell All,” moderated by The Inlander’s Chey Scott. Laura Read. Tuesday, April 12, 7 to 8 p.m. at the Spark Saturday, April 16, 1:45 to 3:00 p.m.. Spokane Center (1214 W. Summit Parkway). Convention Center (334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd). 2. Celebrate the new titles of local boys Samuel Ligon 10. Don’t miss Diane Cook reading from her award(Among the Dead and Dreaming and Wonderland) winning story collection, Man V. Nature. As the and Shawn Vestal (Daredevils) at the Washington Boston Globe says, “Here’s a good rule: If Diane Cook Cracker Building, 304 W. Pacific. Jess Walter will wrote it, read it.” Her writing is hilarious and quirky moderate. Tuesday, April 12, 8 p.m. and deft. Saturday, April 16, 3 p.m., in the Conference 3. Raising Lily Ledbetter: Women Poets Occupy the Theater at the Spokane Convention Center. Workspace. Poets offer readings and a discussion 11. Lost Horse Press hosts a reading on Sunday, April 17 from the achingly relevant anthology published by at noon, featuring Rob Carney, Kathleen Flenniken, Sandpoint’s Lost Horse Press. Wednesday, April 13, at Piotr Florcyzk, Katrina Roberts, Peter Sears, and Bill 7 p.m.; Spark Center (1214 W. Summit Pkwy). Tremblay. The event will be emceed by Washington 4. On Thursday, April 14, one of Spokane’s preeminent State Poet Laureate and Spokane super-poet Tod writers and intellectuals, Nance Van Winckel, will Marshall. It’s in The Peacock Room at the Davenport. converse with Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Harding, 12. One of my favorite events every year is the regional author of Tinkers. $15, free for students. Monroe MFA reading, where you can hear the new talent Ballroom of the Lincoln Center (1316 N. Lincoln St). springing from University of Idaho, University of 5. Arguably the nation’s most wild-hearted and wellMontana, Boise State and EWU’s writing programs. 2 attended literary event, Pie & Whiskey takes place p.m. at Barrister Winery (1213 Railroad Avenue West). again this year at 9:30 p.m. at The Spokane Woman’s Club (1428 W. 9th). $5 at the door. You need to be 21 Outside of the Get Lit! Festival, INK Art Space also offers to attend this event. some great programs for youth. For 4th-8th graders, check 6. “The Poem, the Novel and The Wilderness” is a panel out the “Origins Stories: Comic Creations Lab,” April 2, 10 discussion about how nature influences our writing. a.m. at The Spark Center. Register online, www.inkspokane. I’m participating here alongside writers Kris Dinnison, org. Jonathan Johnson, Shann Ray, Andrea Scarpino, Pen-slingers in grades 8-12 can join The INKlings, a and Ellen Welcker. Friday April 15, on the EWU monthly teen writing group. They meet April 9, 3 to 5 p.m., campus,1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (exact location TBA, also at Spark. Register online, www.inkspokane.org. check website for details). Lastly, for the wee set (Pre-K through 1st Grade) there’s 7. Award-winning poet, librettist and playwright a Pajama Storytime with Local Authors taking place, also at Cornelius Eady will read and perform music with his Spark, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on April 26. band Rough Magic at The Lincoln Ballroom of the We also have some huge kudos to sling at local writers Lincoln Center. $15 (free for students), and worth Stephanie Oakes and S.M. Hulse. Oakes’s darkly riveting every penny; should be a deep, shimmering ocean of debut novel, The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly, was recently words and music. Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. named a 2015 Golden Kite Award Honor Book, and S.M. 8. Cleave yourself in two and try to hit up each of Hulse’s powerful novel, Black River, is a finalist for the these events: The book launch for Simeon Mills’s prestigious PEN/Hemingway Award for 2016. Pick up new graphic novel, Butcher Paper, featuring Seattle these books from your favorite local independent bookstore comic artist Tom Van Deusen and moderated by (Auntie’s!) if you haven’t already. Shawn Vestal, and the All We Can Hold: Poetry of So, dear local lit-lovers, enjoy April in Spokane, when it Motherhood Reading, featuring many of my favorite rains words and books! area poets, including Beth Cooley, Emily Gwinn, Kate Peterson, Laura Read, Ellen Welcker, Maya Jewell Sharma Shields, born and raised in Zeller, and more. Both events begin at noon at the Spokane, is the author of Favorite Monster: Convention Center, so you really may be able to sneak Stories and The Sasquatch Hunter’s a peek at each of them. Full disclosure: Simeon Mills is Almanac: A Novel. She lives on the South my husband. I’ll be floating between both events like Hill with her husband and two children.
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ertain styles of music thrive here in the Inland Northwest. You can find plenty of rock bands and acoustic artists, but very little in the photo by Jason Spark realm of funk, soul, or jazz. Fortunately, The Tone Collaborative formed in 2013 to combine those sounds along with reggae, latin, plus a touch of hip-hop and psychedelia. They got their start at a now-defunct little venue known as The Phat House. There, Spokane’s jazz cats and funk fiends would have a beer, talk shop, and jam into the wee hours. It wasn’t long until certain individuals picked a day to jam each week. They would play covers, lay down a basic chord progression or riff, and mess around until a groove coalesced. Some people stuck around, others moved on. After a few months there was a rather steady collective who wanted to make something bigger happen. Original songwriting gradually overtook the cover tunes and free-form jams, but some of those remained as a testament to their roots. Now they had a band. To honor their populist beginnings, they called themselves The Tone Collaborative. Debrah, the sole lady in the group, gives a clear, melodic vocal delivery but also knows when to get a bit sultry. Dan, previously of Jupiter Effect, brings the funk on the keyboards, adds vocal harmonies, and sings some leads, rapping on at least one tune. On guitar Greg dishes out some hot blues during solos and otherwise flexes his rhythm chops. Nate’s sax lines show his jazz roots, and he delivers them with taste. Redgy is the backbone of the group, laying down a solid, in-the-pocket bass line. On hand percussion is Mike, adding a rich latin texture with congas, shakers, and other assorted rhythm-devices. Derek is the commanding presence in the band, knowing when to push the groove and when to lay back on the drum kit. Together, this seven-piece group has a huge and varied sound. When I caught The Tone Collaborative at The Reserve in downtown Spokane on March 19, it had been several months since I last saw them. They have come a ways since then, even tighter and showcasing some new songs. The night began chill with the Marco Polo Collective trio opening and heated up with the spacy grooves of the B Radicals. Finally, everyone got on the dance floor and sweated it out with the headliners. It’s safe to say that the crowd completely shook off any remaining late-winter cabin fever. You can see The Tone Collaborative at The Reserve once again on Friday, April 22. It’s a hip joint in a former bank at 120 N. Wall St. They will open for Brooklyn’s power-funk nine-piece Turkuaz on Friday, May 13 at The Knitting Factory. Find The Tone Collaborative on Facebook. Listen to some pristine studio recordings on ReverbNation: www.reverbnation.com/tonecollab. See the professional music video for their song “Human Heart” on YouTube. Matt Loi is a lifelong resident of Eastern Washington. After majoring in music and minoring in physics at EWU, he got started at iHeartMedia Spokane in 2007. Since then, he’s brought hundreds of local musicians into the studio and has grown to love the local music scene. You can catch Matt around town at multiple concerts each week, sometimes on stage playing bass. Beyond attending, photographing, and recording local shows, he’s a sucker for retro video games and bad puns.
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April 24th: Vineyard Tasting Series & April Release Party
Bozzi Media, with Maryhill Winery, is excited to present The Vineyard Series Tasting, an exciting and exclusive one-night opportunity to mingle with owners, Craig and Vicki Leuthold and experience the diversity of Washington state wine all in one room. Featuring more than 20 limited-production, single vineyard wines from Maryhill Winery’s private collection, this social event allows guests to taste and purchase Maryhill’s highest-tiered wines sourced from more than 15 award-winning vineyards throughout seven Washington American Viticulture Areas (AVAs). Chateau Rive, 621 W. Mallon Ave. Spokane. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit eventbrite.com
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April 8, May 13: ArtWalk
5 p.m.-8 p.m. every second Friday of the month, April-December, stroll through beautiful Downtown Coeur d'Alene and enjoy local and nationally acclaimed artists. Visit supporting galleries, shops, restaurants and businesses. A free family-friendly event. Coeur d’Alene, ID. For more information, please visit www.artsincda.org.
April 1, May 6: First Friday
Through April 14: Yaro Shon Neils
April 3, April 18, May 1, May 16: Spokane Poetry Slam and BootSlam
May 2-May 12: BFA Senior Exhibition—Visual Communication Design
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. First Friday is free and open to the public. Downtown Spokane. For more information or a complete map of participating venues, please visit www.downtownspokane.org.
Spokane Poetry Slam is competitive performance poetry at its Northwest finest. Every first and third week of the month, spoken word warriors battle for Inland Empire supremacy, and a $50 Grand Prize. Each poem is judged by five members of the audience and, after two rounds of poetry, whichever poet has the highest cumulative score is declared the winner. Bootslam, at Boots Bakery, is held on the first Sunday of each month, while Spokane Poetry Slam, held at the Bartlett, is held on the third Monday of each month.
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There will be an opening reception on Wednesday, March 2 at noon. This exhibition is free and open to the public. Eastern Washington University Gallery of Art. EWU Fine Arts Building. Cheney. For more information, visit www.ewu.edu.
Opening reception on Friday, April 29, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. This exhibition is free and open to the public. Eastern Washington University Gallery of Art. EWU Fine Arts Building. Cheney. For more information, visit www.ewu.edu.
Through May 22: Treasure!
Treasure is a word that stirs the imagination of everyone of every age. An educational and entertaining exhibit for museums, Treasure! explores the history of treasures and treasure hunting, the technology employed in hunting treasure, as well as the people and personalities who hunt for treasure. Treasure! has several thematic areas and hands-on activities that allow you to try tools of treasure hunting and investigate treasures. This special exhibit features actual artifacts from shipwrecks and other treasure sites and includes 4,000 sq. ft. of exhibits on underwater treasure, buried treasure, gold rushes, treasures in the attic, in popular culture, protecting treasure and modern treasure hunts. A special treasure laboratory and artifacts from the museums’s collections will be on display as well in the setting of an “antique store.” Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Avenue, Spokane. Call (509) 456-3931 or e-mail themac@northwestmuseum.org for more information.
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April 14: Salt-N-Pepa, with Spinderella and En Vogue
One of the first successful all-female rap groups, Salt-N-Pepa hit the New York music scene in 1985. The group now consists of Cheryl James (“Salt”), Sandra Denton (“Pepa”) and Deidre Roper (“DJ Spinderella”). Throughout their career, Salt-N-Pepa had a long string of hits in the late 80s and early 90s, including “Push It,” “Let’s Talk About Sex,” “Shoop,” “Whatta Man” and “None of Your Business.” Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Rd, Airway Heights. For tickets, please visit www.northernquest.com.
April 15: Spokane Symphony: Spring Symphony With a Splash
Symphony With A Splash is a fantastic way to kick off the weekend. Friday nights with the Spokane Symphony are Fun, Fabulous and Affordable. The Fun starts at 5 p.m. at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. Enjoy live music from a local band in the swanky Fox lobby while noshing on Happy Hour food and drink specials. The party moves into the hall at 7 p.m. for a Fabulous one-hour performance by the Spokane Symphony of classical music, both time-honored and cutting edge. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit www. ticketswest.com. Tickets may also be purchased with personalized service at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Avenue, or by calling (509) 624-1200.
April 18: 2CELLOS
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ate strings ensemble designed to stretch the students' musical skills. The Spokane Youth Philharmonic, conducted by Dr. Roberta Bottelli, is a full orchestra (string, woodwind, brass and percussion sections) that challenges students to work together to shape the success of the overall orchestra. And the Spokane Youth Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Philip Baldwin, is comprised primarily of high school and college age musicians who have distinguished themselves musically in performance and area competitions. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit www. ticketswest.com. Tickets may also be purchased with personalized service at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, or by calling (509) 624-1200.
April 24: Johnny Mathis
April 20: ABBA The Concert: A Tribute Show
ABBA The Concert—a Tribute to ABBA, features The Visitors, and a performance getting rave reviews for being “the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get.” Formed in 1996, The Visitors group has performed more than 1,000 shows in more than 20 countries around the world. With a fantastic “ABBA” sound and a stunning live “ABBA-esque” performance, ABBA The Concert brings one of the greatest pop phenomenons of all time back to life. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights. For tickets, please visit www.northernquest.com.
April 21: Spokane Symphony: Carmina Burana
Music fans are in for a treat this Spring. A special performance that will be one of the most talked about events of the year: Carl Orff’s monumental work for orchestra, chorus and soloists. With its earth-shaking sounds and powerful rhythms, it’s an awe-inspiring experience, a celebration of all that’s lusty and luscious in life, and a recognition of the constantly changing seasons and the inexorable power of fortune and fate. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit www. ticketswest.com. Tickets may also be purchased with personalized service at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, or by calling (509) 624-1200.
April 24: Spokane Youth Symphony: The Colorful Orchestra
The Spokane Youth Symphony, under the artistic direction of Dr. Philip Baldwin, is comprised of four progressive orchestras, each designed to develop the skills of young musicians at increasingly challenging levels. The Spokane Youth Strings, conducted by Dr. John Marshall, is a beginning ensemble of intermediate level string players. The Spokane Youth Sinfonietta, conducted by Ms. Heather Montgomery, is an intermedi-
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Best-known for his supremely popular hits like “Chances Are," "It's Not For Me To Say," and “Misty,” legendary singer Johnny Mathis has recorded more than 80 albums, 6 Christmas albums, and has sold millions of records worldwide. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit www.ticketswest.com.
April 25: Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra: Richard Stoltzman
For the Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra season finale, Music Director Kevin Hekmatpanah is joined by renowned clarinetist Richard Stoltzman. Together, they will wow audiences with two pieces by American masters. Stoltzman recorded a definitive version of Aaron Copland’s Clarinet Concerto in 1993, creating silky, dreamlike sound in the opening section, infusing the cadenza with bravado and virtuosity and performing the jazzy final section with flair. They will follow with an arrangement of Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story for Clarinet and Orchestra. Before Stoltzman comes to the stage, the orchestra will perform Hector Berlioz’s famous Hungarian March, a thrilling song of victory, Franz von Suppé’s melodious Pique Dame Overture, and Maurice Ravel’s Valse Nobles e Sentimentale, a suite of waltzes comprised of an eclectic blend of Impressionist and Modernist music. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit www. ticketswest.com. Tickets may also be purchased with personalized service at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, or by calling (509) 624-1200.
April 30: Spokane Symphony Superpops: Cirque Musica Crescendo
New to the world this season, Crescendo is a unique symphonic cirque experience that will wow you with its artistry. The musical spectacle features dazzling international Cirque artists performing a symphonic theatrical production in union with the full Spokane Symphony Orchestra. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave., Spo-
kane. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit www.ticketswest.com. Tickets may also be purchased with personalized service at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Avenue, or by calling (509) 624-1200.
May 7-8: Spokane Symphony Classics: Blockbusters
The season finale features a trio of immensely tuneful, well-crafted—and popular—works. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, with its iconic opening, evocative melodies and lush romanticism, was an instant success and perennial audience favorite. Yet, it was revolutionary at the time, called “unplayable” and “extremely difficult, strange, wild, [and] ultra-modern.” Ottorino Respighi’s lavishly orchestrated Fountains of Rome beautifully evokes four of Rome’s fountains. Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 is dazzlingly orchestrated, with long melodic lines, wonderful solos and brilliant percussion writing, ensuring its tremendous success. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit www. ticketswest.com. Tickets may also be purchased with personalized service at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, or by calling (509) 624-1200.
EVENTS
April 19: National Geographic Live! Sufferfest: 700 Miles of Pain and Glory
Earlier this year, climber and filmmaker Cedar Wright summited 45 rock towers, biked 700 miles through Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona, and climbed and rappelled more than 12,000 vertical feet of rock. Wright called this agonizing journey and resulting film Sufferfest 2—the sequel to a previous biking-and-climbing adventure in California, the film of which was a hit at the Banff Mountain Film Festival. But this was suffering with a purpose: to support a $40,000 Navajo Solar Project funded by Wright’s partner, Alex Honnold. Share the laughter and spare yourself the blisters and bruises as happy road warrior Cedar Wright recounts his latest adventure. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit www.ticketswest.com.
April 22-24: 2016 KOSÉ Team Challenge Cup
The inaugural KOSÉ Team Challenge Cup is a unique figure skating competition that will present the sport of figure skating to fans worldwide like never before. The ISU-sanc-
tioned three-day event will feature 42 of the top figure skaters in the world competing in a continental team competition (Team North America vs. Team Europe vs. Team Asia). Each team will consist of three ladies, three men, two pairs teams and two ice dance teams. Olympic Champion Kristi Yamaguchi will captain Team North America as they compete for a half-million dollar purse. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit www.ticketswest.com.
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May 13: Penn & Teller
Comedic duo Penn and Teller have been redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own brand of comedy for more than 40 years. Featured in numerous stage and television shows, their 12-year run at The Rio AllSuite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas makes them one of the longest-running shows in Las Vegas history, outselling every other resident magician on The Strip. Penn Jillette serves as the act’s orator, while Raymond Teller generally does not speak, using mime and nonverbal cues to communicate instead. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights. For tickets, please visit www.northernquest.com.
May 14: A Prairie Home Companion
After 40 years, this performance is one of Garrison Keillor’s last as the program's host. Keillor’s first episode of A Prairie Home Companion aired in 1974 with a studio audience of 12 people. Today four million people tune in each week around the globe to hear comedy sketches, music and the host's signature monologue, "The News from Lake Wobegon." This performance is presented by Spokane Public Radio, KPBX 91.1 KSFC 91.9 and KPBZ 90.3. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit www.ticketswest.com. More details can be found at www.SpokanePublicRadio.org.
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April 7-17: Next to Normal
Winner of three Tony Awards and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, this work of art is an unflinching look at a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness. Their lives are anything but normal. This emotional powerhouse takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, sympathy, and heart. This production is put on by the Modern Theatre, but will be presented at the Bing Crosby Theatre. The Bing Crosby Theatre. 901 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane. For more information and tickets, please visit www.themoderntheater. org.
April 8-24: Around the World in 80 Days
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DATE BOOK/april stick. Join fearless adventurer Phineas Fogg and his faithful manservant as they race to beat the clock. Phineas has agreed to an outrageous wager that puts his fortune and life at risk. Fogg and his resourceful servant, Passepartout, set out to circle the globe in an unheard-of 80 days. Their every step is dogged by a detective who thinks they are robbers on the run. Danger, romance and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a show as a small cast (5-7 actors) plays 39 characters covering all seven continents. Ignite Community Theater. 10814 E. Broadway Ave. Spokane Valley. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.ignitebroadway.org.
April 8-24: Nixon’s Nixon
The setting is the White House, in one of the most speculated about moments in the history of American politics: the final meeting between President Richard Nixon and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on the eve of Nixon's resignation speech. Stage Left Theatre. 108 W. 3rd Ave. Spokane. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.spokanestageleft. org.
April 8-30: The Fox on the Fairway
The Fox on the Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious romp which pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, it's a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers' classics. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St., Spokane. For showtimes and more information, call (509) 325-2507. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit www.ticketswest.com.
April 9-16: Tilly the Trickster
Tilly is a mischievous girl who loves nothing more than causing a bit of trouble see what silliness ensues when the tables are turned. Based on the story by Molly Shannon, Tilly the Trickster will delight audiences of all ages. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St., Spokane. For showtimes and more information, call (509) 325-2507. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit www.ticketswest.com.
April 22-May 8: A Bright New Boise
This winner of the 2011 Obie Award puts us in the bleak, corporate break room of a big box store in Idaho where someone is summoning The Rapture. The employee break room is the site where the thorny issues of faith, forgiveness, and second chances are put on the table. With great eloquence and compassion these lost souls of the Hobby Lobby confront an unyielding world through the beige-tinted impossibility of modern faith. The Modern Theatre—CdA. 1320 E. Garden Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID. For more information and tickets, please visit www.themoderntheater.org.
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April 29-May 22: Fiction
Linda and Michael Waterman are both successful writers, happily married. They thrive on the give and take of their unusually honest and candid relationship. However, when they decide to share their diaries with one another, the boundaries between past and present, fact and fiction, trust and betrayal begin to break down. No life, as it turns out, is an open book. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St., Spokane. For showtimes and more information, call (509) 325-2507. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit www.ticketswest.com.
May 3-8: Disney’s Newsies
Based on true events, Newsies tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York. It’s a rousing tale about fighting for what’s right, and staying true to who you are. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit www.ticketswest.com.
May 13-29: The Ladies Foursome
Hit the course and navigate the ups and downs of life on the links. During this outrageous round of golf, four women discuss life, love, men, sex, and careers. From the opening tee to the touching events at the final hole, audiences will enjoy some of the funniest, most outrageous and deeply involving “golf” exchanges in the history of the game. Don’t miss the newest must-see comedy hit. The Modern Theatre—Spokane. 174 S. Howard St., Spokane. For more information and tickets, please visit: www.themoderntheater. org.
nized by the Lilac Bloomsday Association. Kids third grade and younger get into the Bloomsday spirit by walking, jogging or running a non-competitive one mile course through Riverfront Park. Participation is limited to the first 300 entries. The Marmot March begins at the north entrance of Riverfront Park on Howard and Mallon. Parking is available in the north parking lot right by the start line. The finish is in the Gondola Meadow next to the steel running statues. Post-race party is under the big white tents at the finish. Riverfront Park. Downtown Spokane. For more information and to register, please visit www.bloomsdayrun.org.
May 1: 40th Annual Bloomsday Run
A 12 kilometer (7.46 mile) race through downtown and west Spokane, Bloomsday is one of the nation’s largest road races. After more than three decades, Bloomsday has worked its way into the fabric of life in the Inland Northwest. For most residents, it's impossible to imagine spring in Spokane without Bloomsday. This event starts at 9 a.m. All runners, walkers, wheelchairs, assisted wheelchairs and strollers are welcome to participate. Downtown Spokane. For more information and to register, please visit www.bloomsdayrun.org.
SPORTS
April 29: Spokane Empire vs Tri-Cities Fever
7 p.m. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane. For tickets, call (800) 325SEAT or visit www.ticketswest.com.
May 7: Spokane Empire vs Billings Wolves
7 p.m. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane. For tickets, call (800) 325SEAT or visit www.ticketswest.com.
HEALTH
April 22-24: Finish Strong Fitness Games
This year’s Fitness Games will be a main event at the Spokane Women’s Health and Fitness Expo in the Spokane Convention Center on April 22-24. Participants can choose to compete in a general fitness challenge or try and qualify for the elite division. Spokane Convention Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane. For more information and to register, please visit www.nsplit. com.
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May 6: Glow For Hunger Kids’ Run
Glow for Hunger was created by Northwest Harvest to help fight hunger locally in the Inland Northwest. Every $22 registration will provide 100 meals for local children and families in need. Join them at this event to do your part in fighting hunger, and make a difference while making memories. Experience the most electrifying run ever. Kids will have the option of a 1 mile or 1.5 mile course through amazing illuminated worlds of glow and music. Joe Albi Stadium. 4918 W. Everett, Spokane. For more information and to register, please visit www.nsplit.com.
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Do We Work For Our Community . . . Or For the One Percent's Coffers? by Paul K. Haeder
“We Will Build Spokane Bigger and Better!” (words uttered after the Fire of 1889) Dog Eat Dog?
That 1889 fire took out the core of Spokane, caused by a kerosene curling iron knocked to the floor of a lady's hotel room by a disgruntled customer. The question now is building bigger for whom, and, more importantly, do the benefits of the rebuilding go to the majority—our community? Daily, people in Spokane complain about the weeds, the empty lots, the sagging buildings, the potholes, traffic, billboards, old schools, the worn-out parks and lack of public spaces; yet the paradigm in today's economic system is not to create decent jobs for the unemployed or underemployed by using the full force of community-directed projects funded by some of the hyper profits of corporations and big businesses, millionaires and billionaires. It's easy to think of any number of those all-American axioms when trying to shape what unregulated capitalism means: Survival of the fittest? Winner takes all? Those who have, rule; those who do not have are the reason for their own destitution and undoing? The meek shall not inherit the earth? I have the luxury of being 59, having had dozens of jobs inside and outside my skills sets, experience, and educational background. This 35,000-foot view has also been honed by living abroad in such places as Azores, Paris, Edinburgh, Germany, Vietnam, Mexico, Central America, Canada, and England. The perspectives I have also were shaped by a career military father, grandparents who immigrated from England to Canada, and Germany to Iowa and South Dakota. One cornerstone of my thoughts about the best way to survive in a pretty ruthless economic world here in this state and these “united” states was my family's insistence on “getting educated.” Two graduate degrees later, after many states and cities under my belt, as part of the passage of American work, I am faced—as are millions of other Americans—with working into my 70s. Why? For realistic and pragmatic economists, the reasons are pretty simple: we live in a new gilded age, one where a very few individuals and a few thousand corporations have amassed so much of the wealth using public money and citizen labor to create the most out of balance wage and wealth equity that at times it feels as if we are indentured servants. The richest in this country have created such a gap in wealth that this inbred concept of fair play the USA has stood for and democracy itself risks collapse. Unfortunately, according to a recent Oxfam study, one percent of the population controls half the planet's wealth. The current visual illustration of this wage and wealth gap comes dramatically as follows: Many men and women in their late 60s leaving so-called retirement and entering the workforce as Big Mac cooks and Walmart greeters because retirement accounts are nil and our so-called Great Society's Social Security is anemic, retrograde.
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This is against a backdrop of youth in general and younger people of color most notably having astronomical underemployment and unemployment rates. When an informed person hears three-time bankruptcy filer Donald Trump (or any number of the thousands in both the Republican and Democrat party leadership) spew that all it takes is hard work to be a success in America, both laughter and revulsion rise in one's throat. Living Wage, Universal Right to More than Barely Survive
Washington State-based writer Mike Whitney studies economics, federal and international banking policies and writes profusely about the socio-dynamics of capitalism. “It all gets down to wages, wages, wages. If wages don't grow, neither will the economy. The 'trickle down' Voodoo economic model was destined to fail because it was built on a fiction. Prosperity is not possible without the equitable distribution of wealth and fair worker compensation.” Interestingly, anyone with a lick of critical thinking might see how this out-of-whack system of those who have and those who do not have (imagine, 92 percent of Americans have the same collective wealth as 8 percent) is tied to a certain “structural violence.” Believe it or not, generational poverty is a type of violence. Eastern Washington University's faculty engaged scholar in the geography and anthropology department, Michael Zukosky, hones in on this almost criminal uneven distribution of wealth: “Violence is simply the use of coercion to achieve a goal, rather than say dialogue and cooperation. It can be individual –and for a simple objective like a fistfight over a parking space—or structural and based on extensive monetary and property resources like different racially-defined groups and access to good employment,” Zukosky states. “Clearly, the existing distribution of resources according to gender, class, and race entails structural violence that involves individuals (say a
sexist boss) as well as police forces, military, private security apparatuses – overt violent forces. I think the important issue here is also that the threat of violence is often as important as the use of violence.” Interestingly, we are today a far cry from a hundred years ago in terms of the worker voicing her or his distaste of the class divide. Even little Spokane was the hub of worker activity when in 1909 Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) saw the City of Spokane banning free speech in public. Within a few weeks, more than 500 workers were jailed in Spokane. Of note, the founding member of the ACLU, Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, who fought for workers’ rights and the vote for women and is the standard bearer for those fighting for fair wages, safe working conditions and worker representation was thrown in Spokane's jail for speaking out almost a century ago. She was 19 when she came to Spokane from Butte, Montana, where her New York family moved. The newspaper—Spokane Daily Chronicle—interviewed Gurley Flynn after a reporter heard her speak. She proclaimed: "I will devote my life to the wage earner. My sole aim in life is to do all in my power to right the wrongs and lighten the burdens of the laboring class." It's hard to imagine the sophistication and perseverance of a 19-year-old woman ready to tackle police, national guardsmen, and prosecutors and governors, let alone the entire federal government and president, but she represented that soul, gaining her social justice pugilism in Spokane. For youth today, it's clear more and more public movements like Black Lives Matter, college campus organizing and the fight for the $15 an hour wage by fast-food workers might be a reverberation of that Gurley Flynn era. What can we do to enhance and encourage the involvement of workers and labor organizations to fight what appears to be a log jam of media propaganda that keeps the workers' issues from public dissemination? For the EWU professor, the answer is simple but difficult:
“Engage physical public spaces for information dispersal and meetings and the virtual public spaces like community-based media. Capital clearly dominates both spaces, and a start would be to reclaim them one at a time. The labor movement is almost completely invisible.” Every Billionaire Was Made by a Million Hard Workers, Not Merit
It's obvious that those at the top of the economic ladder are not the smartest, worldliest, best educated, most humble, and most deserving – consider Romney, Bush, Trump, any number of sports franchise owners, hedge fund thugs, or Hollywood movers and shakers. When the bottom line is profits (and really large profits) at the expense of workers' lives, then we can see any amount of gap in skills or the “wrong zip code” to be living in are far from the only determinants of why people live or die in Spokane-LA-The Big Apple-Chicago-Detroit (the reader gets the picture). We can rejigger so-called entitlement programs and education policy far and wide – infusion of software programs to realign our students' and workers' skills; encourage youth to get into up-and- coming professions (i.e. all health care occupations, from blood drawing, to medical coding to every aspect of a hospital's inner and outer workings); pretend that self-employment and the Uber movement will solve anything; create public-private partnerships to provide supply and demand algorithms to assist the super rich and stock holders' profits. However, the other choice—a sustainable one—is to develop a true single-payer health care system, tax the rich's incomes (from their wages to upping the Social Security deduction), make illegal all predatory lending and usury, create a national income (Finland is attempting this) and then nationally develop through non-profits, government agencies and the private sector real work systems to address authentic community needs vis-avis a paid volunteer brigade.
It's not what you know, how well you know it or who you know, anymore. Exceptionalism is a myth, as well as the concept of all it takes is pulling yourself up by your bootstraps to get out of working class poverty. Here's a simple debunking of the meritocracy system Trump and others tout, by authors Robert K. Miller Jr. and Stephen J. McNamee: “We argue that meritocracy—the idea that societal resources are distributed exclusively or primarily on the basis of individual merit—is a myth,” they state. “It is a myth because of the combined effects of non-merit factors such as inheritance, social and cultural advantages, unequal educational opportunity, luck and the changing structure of job opportunities, the decline of self-employment, and discrimination in all of its forms. If meritocracy is a myth, how can the system be made to operate more closely according to meritocratic principles that Americans so uniformly endorse?” Both authors have four ways to move this country toward genuine meritocracy: • current forms of discrimination could be reduced or eliminated; • the wealthy could be encouraged to redistribute greater amounts of their accumulated wealth through philanthropy in ways that would provide greater opportunity for the less privileged; • the tax system could be redesigned to be genuinely progressive in ways that would close the distance between those at the top and the bottom of the system; • more government resources could be allocated to provide more equal access to critical services such as education and health care. This is a life and death story—the life of some sort of decent, fair, and community-driven society which prohibits predatory
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Again, the prevailing issues around what an economy “is for” can be seen clearly through the lens of people working with the majority: the workers, laborers, and those wanting to work. From that perspective, it seems a capitalist economy, one heralded by a president who calls on all Americans to go shopping after the Pentagon and World Trade Center are attacked, is based on profits made from disasters, wars, hurricanes, tsunamis, unhealthy citizens and poorly educated masses. In contrast, we are entering a new era where more and more people are wanting fewer things, seeking simplicity, desiring a shift from a car economy to one where we can access almost everything with walking and good public transportation. We are at a crossroads, economically speaking, and local activists have been pushing for “smaller is better . . . less is better” sort of proposals that have the effect of bringing workers/laborers together to plan a future where there is more meaning to it and a real sense of community. Kai Huschke has been working on the rights of citizens and communities for more than two decades. I first met him more than a decade ago through what is called “The Democracy School,” a training program and methodology that helps communities buttress their needs against the very fabric of a functioning democracy – a for, by, because and with the people system that allows for communities to hold corporations and government accountable and puts citizens' needs above the banks', the dirty industries', and the many times predatory financial, medical and real estate sectors' common values – profits over everything else. What isn't a sustainable economy, I
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asked Kai, who has been entrenched in many environmental and neighborhood empowerment movements in The Little Town that Said It Could Rebuild Better. “The 'endless production for more' type of economy we have today is not a viable, sustainable economy. That economy needs to die. When it dies it allows for a truly sustainable economy to emerge, one focused on true needs, ones that are localized, and that will be just and equitable to people and the environment.” When we talked about a fair economy and sustainable jobs, Kai drilled down to a universal philosophical place: “The last comment leads to the second part of the answer, which is what makes for a sustainable job? That would be a job built on equity, justice, and dignity. That would be a job that not only paid workers fairly but adequately to support themselves and their family. That pay needs to be enough to cover basic necessities and then some. The 'then some' would be to allow people a modest savings so they can invest in things like a home or education. Sustainable jobs also means having a sense of security and pride in that work. The current economy treats most workers like widgets—plug them in when needed and discard them when not. If a sustainable economy is built, a truly sustainable one, sustainable jobs will be part of that new paradigm.” In the second part of this story, we'll look at how Spokane must create an economy where jobs are worthy of the needs of people and the education and skills they have obtained. We'll explore what Kai Huschke and others see as Spokane's job base, and whether its worthy of the word “sustainable”: “If you took an inventory today I'm not sure the list of sustainable jobs would be very long.” Paul K. Haeder is a freelance writer who worked in Spokane as a community college instructor and journalist for more than 12 years. The positions taken in Metro Talk do not necessarily reflect the views of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living’s publisher, editor or staff.
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y using floral wire, paper—white copy paper, pages from books, card stock—a glue gun, natural coffee filters and recycled paper bags, you can pull together a beautiful garland for pennies. Painting an old forgotten mirror from black to white updates the look and makes it fresh and new for spring. Textures and layered items help to draw your interest. Rocks, sticks, feathers, plants and a goose egg help bring in nature and enhance your space. Creating the Garland: 1. Take the floral wire and connect the wires to one another using the floral tape until it measures your desired length. 2. Use a circle punch out, or scissors, on a paper bag to form circles. Glue to both sides of your wire to hide mechanics. 3. Fold paper and cut into half of a leaf using the crease as the middle of the leaf. You can create a leaf shape by simply freehanding and making your own template. 4. Once all the leaves are cut, begin gluing them onto the wire. Start at one end and glue the paper leaves with the backs of the paper overlapping each other slightly. Continue the process throughout the garland until you are happy with the length. 5. Take a coffee filter and form into a cone by twisting. Continue to add coffee filters in a cluster until you form a big flower.
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et’s start with Doris Kearns Goodwin. How many of us can say we have we have hosted the presidential historian and author of Team of Rivals, about Abraham Lincoln, which was made into an award-winning film? Or David Brooks, the New York Times political columnist and author, whose most recent book, The Road to Character is a bestseller? Beck and Julie Taylor have. They live in the presidential home at Whitworth College, and with the historic address on Hawthorne Street comes the opportunity to have some very high-profile guests. Having Goodwin seated at the Taylor’s long, polished wood table surrounded by faculty and trustees was a treat, Julie says.
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But it is the Whitworth students she and her husband enjoy most. “Spaghetti dinners on paper plates, lots of laughter . . . that’s my favorite kind of entertaining.” Whether it’s a formal sit-down dinner for conservative commentator George Will, or a crazy Halloween costume party for students and faculty, the Taylors’ door is always open. It goes without saying that it takes a generous spirit and intellectual
wherewithal to be able to host guests of all ages, backgrounds, academic and star power pedigrees and regard it as not a job, but an honor. Not a chore but, actually, loads of fun. Perhaps Julie, who is southern, comes by it naturally. Perhaps Beck Taylor, who is a fan of rousing intellectual conversation and who holds a deep belief in the marriage of the life of the mind and the spirit, welcomes these dinner parties as a mixture of entertainment and education. Hawthorne House History The Mediterranean Revival heavily influenced the architectural style of the Hawthorne House. The style became spokanecda.com • APRIL • 2016
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popular in Southern California and Florida from 1918 to 1940 and was characterized by red tile roofs, stucco walls, arcades, curved or circular windows and lush gardens. While the Hawthorne House is less opulent than some examples in the Pacific Northwest, it has many aspects of this architectural style: a low-hipped roof, the curved three-pane window above the entry, columns and corbels under the eaves. The exterior is painted brick, Julie added, which is not completely in keeping with the style, but gives the home an elegance and charm. Its history dates back before it was actually built in 1924. In 1914, developer Jay P. Graves made an offer to the then-struggling Whitworth College of Tacoma to move to a 100acre area north of Spokane he named Country Home Estates. Though the housing development faltered initially, the area eventually began to grow. Whitworth purchased the Hawthorne House in 1942 and began a series of remodels. Over the years, four Whitworth presidents and an academic dean and
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his wife have lived there and each brought something valuable to the home. Today Hawthorne House is as much a part of the Taylor family as Zach, 19, Lauren, 17, Chloe, 9, and their goldendoodle puppy, Peanut. To help make the house a comfortable, familyfriendly home that was also beautiful and tastefully decorated, the Taylors recently enlisted the aid of Diane Corppetts, owner of White Picket Fence, who worked closely with Julie on freshening the décor of the house. Corppetts, in turn, relied on the mother-daughter team of Dianna and Fielding Chelf of Two Women Vintage Goods, and on Sue Nimmer Shaw, owner of Mel’s Home and Closet, for a supply of lovely vintage and new decorating items. Much of the furnishings are traditional, the floors in most of the rooms are polished oak, but the newer parts of the kitchen utilize glass front cabinets, granite counters and contemporary glass lighting fixtures The décor now is all about colors and items from nature, especially in spring: miniature explosions of green, red, pink and orange flowers in small container pots, but also sand, bone and coral. Also in containers are small, sculpted boxwood plants that dot a side table. While the palatte might seem muted, much like the paintings by beloved Pacific Northwest artists such as Kenneth Callahan that dot the walls, it’s all in the service of texture. Visitors want to run their hands over the rough-hewn coffee table in the nook, to touch the heavy glass candleholders with candles floating over (but not touching) shredded paper on the formal dining table. The Hawthorne House lends itself to formal and informal entertaining – the latest remodel of the home expanded the living room, creating a large, informal sitting room. There was also an addition of an L-shaped deck
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that wraps around the side and back of the house, giving the Taylors space to enjoy guests and family time outside when the weather is fine. The upstairs, which is not open to visitors, has a master suite with a study and a private bath, two bedrooms and an adjoining bathroom. There are spaces downstairs as well, where the Taylor family can get away for some private time. “Julie uses the room off the kitchen a lot,” Corppetts says. “She entertains there, but for more personal visits. It’s also a place for the family to hang out – Julie and her youngest daughter, Chloe, love to snuggle there and read.” This nook has its own special history. Dr. Frank Warren, Whitworth’s longest serving president, spent his last years (in the early 1960s) fighting cancer. According to Whitworth Archivist Tad Wisenor, “Students brought him downstairs from his bedroom every morning to this nook so he could watch student activity on the campus across the street.” Tradition and stewardship “It’s common for university and college presidents and their families to live in quarters on the campus and most presidential couples are grateful
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2016 Trends to Improve and Enhance Your Home
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IYers and renovation nuts have had plenty of fodder this year with hot new home tech and improvement trends. While items that make life a little easier are always appreciated, the trend in home improvement seems to be leaning heavily toward reducing waste and saving energy. Based on lists from favorite renovation sites, some of the hottest trends nationwide are listed here.
LED Lighting The eco-friendly, energy efficient technology of LED lighting is finally coming in line with more mainstream price points. The variety of applications LED (light-emitting diode) lighting offers now has begun to rival the traditional; ventilation fans, in-cabinet light strips, typical bulbs, and high-end fixtures. LED bulbs are touted to last longer than compact fluorescents and they use less energy. They are also mercury-free and stay cool to the touch. Not Your Momma’s Laminate and Vinyl While natural wood is warm and beautiful, it is sometimes not the most durable product on the market. Companies have gotten creative with their products to offer the wood and stone look while providing better engineering and durability. You might be surprised to see laminate making a comeback with beautiful granite, marble, and wood finishes at the long-appreciated lower price point that laminate offers. Tyson Stacy, owner of Northwest Trends, notices a trend along the same lines only for flooring. It’s actually a resurgence in vinyl flooring, again, not your grandma’s linoleum. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) or Tile (LVT) offers a harder surface than yesterday’s vinyl. “The beauty of LVP is that it is offered in several different grades meeting budget restrictions in every price point,” says Stacy. “People are moving away from carpet in the majority of traffic areas of the home. The bedroom is really the only place people still prefer carpeted floors.”
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LVT/LVP flooring meets LEED certification restrictions in commercial applications, and also meets commercial flammability codes, slip resistant requirements and a variety of other safety codes. It doesn’t hurt that to clean it is recommended to just take a damp mop to it. Solar Hot Water With federal credits in recent years for going green, solar hot-water heaters are more popular than ever. Traditional hot-water heaters make an impact on your utility bill, while solar provides the equivalent of a standard water heater, while not adding to the grid. They are typically installed with electric, natural gas or propane backup systems. The 30 percent credit expired at the end of 2015, but we can only hope another will be offered soon. Wind Energy If you’ve travelled our state in pretty much any direction, you’ve seen the huge wind turbine arrays providing wind energy to the commercial grid, but the trend this year has been a growth in residential wind energy. The aesthetic options are pretty vast considering the youth of the application. There are freestanding, rooftop, and even integrated options, all coming down in price point. Many of the turbines can bring energy to your home with winds as low as 1 mile per hour. Some are very lightweight and have automatic shutoffs to prevent excess noise and vibration with higher speeds. It is worth investigating the options and reading user reviews to ensure you are investing in the appropriate application for your project. 50-Year Roof (Slate) In our disposable and waste-centric world, it’s nice to find a product designed and constructed to be the opposite. There are new roofing tiles being made from composite materials, polymer plastics and
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even recycled rubber tires. These tiles have a traditional cedar shake and slate tile appearance, but will last a whole lot longer. They are engineered to overcome the natural weaknesses of slate and wood shake roofing products. The classic elegant aesthetic they offer your home while defying nature, is an added benefit. Garage Screen Door/Garage Door Makeover Working on projects in the garage is a common warmer weather activity. It’s one of my favorite things to see and hear in my neighborhood. The smell of freshly cut lumber, the sound of an occasional table saw or drill being put to good use to improve the home or build something for a loved one. We haven’t seen many in our area, but everyone has probably seen a video on Facebook touting the benefits of a screen door for your garage. When I saw it, “brilliant” was the first thing that popped in my mind. A screen door product made by Breezy Living has caught the nation’s imagination. The fully retractable screen door for your garage works on its own track system integrated with your existing garage door. It also offers a “man door” for easy exterior access when the screen is in place.
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Jeff Long with Overhead Door Company (the inventor of the overhead garage door) in Spokane says he hasn’t seen much demand in our area with the shorter warm season, but this product is really popular in more southern regions. I would certainly use it in our area. Long does say the trend in our area is garage door “makeovers.” While many suburban developers keep costs low by installing the standard issue white garage doors, Long says, “customers are aware that 60% of the curb appeal of your home is associated with garage doors in today’s home design. For just a bit more money than the standard doors, you can get more custom options like carriage house styling, color, or something with glass in it. A garage door makeover has an 80% return on home value when positioning for resale.”
Cutting Corners – No More Lazy Susan That wonderfully space saving, child distracting, and breakage-prone “lazy susan” solution is hopefully a thing of the past. While there are a number of creative solutions to the accessible corner issue, Merillat Masterpiece (Masco Line) cabinets offer a modern, insightful and efficient design option. The setback not only offers an additional chef space along the corner, it has three full-extension drawers. On each side of the corner is a three-tiered pullout shelf with a 45-degree cabinet face. This idea is available in a variety of styles and finishes so if you have a more rustic or traditional kitchen design, you can still utilize this solution. 72
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Free Standing Showers If you have ever used a shower/bath combo in your home, you know how hard it is to make sliding shower doors with metal trim and track look “pretty” and clean. Thankfully, the trend in major remodels and new construction is to separate the two bathroom necessities. The freestanding shower has forever changed the landscape of the utilitarian bathrooms of old. The bath is now allowed to be more spa-focused and the shower has been reinvented by glass enclosures on at least one wall, if not more. Removing the need for a shower enclosure on a tub also removes the awkward leakage issue, meaning no more sliding door tub enclosures or ever-present show curtains. Toni Orness, co-owner of Spokane Glass Centers says they have seen a marked increase in the sale of suspended glass doors for freestanding showers. While the design is simple and unobstructed, Orness strongly recommends professional installation for safety and longevity reasons. “The glass options are diverse,” says Orness. “There are textures, patterns, and colors that make matching your design style pretty easy.”
Carpet – A Retro Twist I have unwillingly acknowledged a return to fashion trends of the 80s in the past year or two, but carpet and rug trends are taking it back a bit further. The “Pantone” of the year has also been a throwback, rose quartz, so pink hues have made a comeback, as well. Some choose to keep bold statements in easily removable rug format, but the unshakable in the world might embrace a resurgence of patterns and prints of the 60s and 70s, a trend carrying over from Europe. While a “neutral” palette is always a
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constant contender, there are some among us who are more daring individuals and would like that reflected in their home. The trick is balance. Bold patterns or vibrant colors can lean garish if not careful, but quality product and clever design can take this idea to great heights. Modernist, bohemian, or ethnic vibes can be achieved through embracing fun and colorful flooring. Louie Persling, owner of Carpet Warehouse and ColorTile in Coeur d’Alene admits, “While we have recently brought in a high-end line of colorful European cane remnants, we are not seeing an increase in sales for bold colored or patterned carpets. The neutrals are still big sellers for us. Within the neutral tones, we are seeing a demand for two-tone warm and cool neutral combinations.” Persling goes on to say tighter weaves, shorter pile, and patterned textures in single color options are also popular. I am one who doesn’t shy away from a favorite color or print, so I say embrace your wild side if carpet’s in your future. You only live once.
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s life gets busier, a bedroom becomes more than a sleeping space—it’s an escape to a calmer, more serene world that rests the mind as well as the body. To create your own in-house getaway, use these easy tips to “calm-ify” your bedroom and transform it into a more beautiful and restful retreat. Sink into some silence. Create white noise to block out sounds that disturb the solitude. Install a stylish ceiling fan with gently whirring blades to give the room a languid, tropical ambiance that will help you relax. Paint the room green. Studies show green has a calming effect when used as a main color for decorating. A recent homeowner study conducted by Sherwin-Williams found that more than 60 percent of homeowners would consider adding shades of green into their home, with more than half saying they would use it to paint an entire room. “The color green is symbolic of balance, nature, spring and rebirth,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. “Because it has such positive connections in the mind, I especially like to see Gallery Green (SW 0015) used in spaces seeking balance and harmony, such as bedrooms.” Add fresh houseplants. Living things, like leafy or flowering plants, make a bedroom feel more down to earth. Visit your local garden center and purchase a variety of houseplants, large or small, to freshen the air. Fluff up your bedding. Give your bed a fresh new look and feel. Buy yourself some soft, cool white sheets. Add a featherlike, comfortable bedspread or quilt, and top it with multiple pillows of all shapes and sizes for a well-rested night’s sleep. Lower the lighting. Adjusting the lighting can completely alter the atmosphere in a bedroom. Install a light dimmer or add a programmable timer that turns lights off and on automatically, to help lull you to sleep, yet brighten the room when it’s time to get up. Treat yourself to new window treatments. Add to the easy-breezy feel of the room by purchasing fresh, flowing curtains or sleek new blinds that can be easily adjusted to block out the daylight. Simplify for serenity’s sake. Eliminate clutter to keep it out of sight—and out of mind. Add cabinetry with built-in organization features like drawer inserts. Add more shelving in the closet. Use baskets and pottery to keep small items contained. Having everything in its place will help you feel free to relax in your beautiful new bedroom. —BPT
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f you’re in the market for a new house this year, don’t be fooled by the brisk chill in the air—the spring house-hunting season is in full swing. That means now is the perfect time to start your planning. Space requirements such as bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage are essential, but a house is more than just shelter, it’s your home, and the great ones not only have everything you need, but everything you want. “Each family lives in their home differently,” says Beazer Homes senior creative manager Michael Phillips. “Some buyers prefer a private dining room, while others want an open-concept kitchen with a more casual eating area. Where one buyer might prefer an owner’s suite on the main level, others may want all their bedrooms on the upper level.” Although every home buyer’s needs are unique, the market is often dictated by common trends. To better understand your own buying preferences and to see if you’re aligned with others in the real estate marketplace, take a look at these five home-buying trends. >>
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1. Function over aesthetics. When you think kitchen trends, you probably think of design features like granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. While both these options remain popular and are common in new construction, surveys by the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) found that buyers were extremely interested in functional attributes like new appliances, eat-in layouts, walk-in pantries and double sinks. 2. Living rooms are no longer a must. Given today’s diverse home-buying population, the formal living room is becoming less prevalent. “Many buyers would rather use traditional living room square footage in a new way,” said Phillips. “We’re seeing families using the living room as a home office or choosing to forgo the space altogether in exchange for extra square footage in other areas of the home.”
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3. New is number one. According to the NAHB, more than half of surveyed buyers want to purchase a new home. It can be a challenge for buyers to find everything they desire in a resale home, and because renovations are often costly and time consuming, it’s hard to deny the appeal of purchasing a brand-new home that is move-in ready.
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Century 21 Beutler & Associate’s goal is to be your first & best choice for buying and selling property in the Inland Northwest.
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Connie Slackman Managing Broker Centurion 2015
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John Beutler
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Khalil Beznaiguia
If You’ve Got a Real Mess... Call the Best!
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Spokane Valley – The Crest 14901 E Palomino | $665,000
1102 S Windsong Lane | $800,000
6295 W. Harbor Drive | $849,500
Beautifully Crafted Contemporary Design www.tourfactory.com/1444436
Build your Exceptional Home here on 149’ of western facing sandy beach in Liberty Lake, WA. www.tourfactory.com/1458569
YOU ONLY HAVE 18 SUMMERS WITH YOUR FAMILY ON THE WATER! www.markhensley.johnlscott.com/6295harbordrive
Pam Fredrick | 509-370-5944
Mark Hensley | 509-998-7200
Mark Hensley | 509-998-7200
PENDING
17601 N. Greenbluff Road, Colbert | $1,400,000
7710 North “G” Street, Spokane | $359,900
Astonishing Spokane Estate with territorial views of Mt Spokane and the city, there’s no other lot like it!! www.tourfactory.com/1219888
Fantastic Five Mile craftsman with soaring vaulted ceilings and large picture windows allowing an abundance of natural light. www.tourfactory.com/1519722
Andrew Spilker | 509-991-3839
Eric Tucker | 509-990-3223
1111 E 43rd Ave | $260,000 Beautiful Vintage Home near Manito Country Club and Rocket Market. 3 large bedrooms on the main floor, updated bathrooms and kitchen. Lots of square footage and 2 car garage. www.tourfactory.com/1500801
Kelli Johnson | 509-990-5219
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Patti Boyd
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Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller (509) 868-5264, (208) 953-1414 joel@joelelgee.com www.JoelElgee.com
Marianne Guenther Bornhoft
Denise Fox
$624,900 Beautiful Southridge Contemporary Home with custom touches throughout! Built by Gorden Gamlin and designed by Jon Saylor. New roof and custom gutters, updated bathrooms and kitchen. 2nd set of stairs from garage to basement, storage area would make excellent wine cellar. Cathedral ceilings and hardwoods, extra large Master Bedroom suite, Trex deck with bench seating in beautiful treed backyard
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John L. Scott, Spokane Valley (509) 924-4200 pamfredrick@johnlscott.com www.PamFredrick.com
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Nancy Wynia Associate Broker ABR, CNE, CRS, GRI 800-403-1970 509-990-2742 nwynia@windermere.com
View complete virtual tours at www.NancyWynia.com
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NORTHWOOD RETREAT
8025 E. GUNNING DRIVE | SPOKANE, WA 99212 Wonderfully Updated 2-Story on corner lot with views from almost every room. Formal living room & dining area. Cook's kitchen with new slab granite countertops & subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and eating area opens to covered deck. Great room with floor to ceiling fireplace. Master suite features walk-in closet, double sinks, jetted tub & large deck with hot tub. Walkout lower level with recreation room & in-law setup. Oversized 3 car garage. 40 year roof. 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths $345,000
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REPAINT SPECIALISTS Licensed | Bonded | Insured Interior/Exterior Painting
Mark Hensley
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Tor Holmberg, Spokane’s Realtor
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Teresa Jaynes
OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Jeremy’s Brushworks Inc. is your full service painting contractor serving the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene areas. We provide services for interior and exterior painting. Whether you’re looking to have your home remodel finished or custom home painted, we will get the job done within budget and on time.
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Kelli Johnson
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EvoReal, a local real estate company, has been making a name for itself in Spokane, and so has its owner Jessica Side along with her husband Matt. Jessica has been among the Top Ten performing brokers for sold listings three years running— not bad for an office that started in Jessica and Matt’s basement. Within two years, EvoReal outgrew that tiny office and now occupies a suite of offices in the Garland business district. The name, EvoReal, stands for “The Natural Evolution of Real Estate.” To that end, in this past year, Jessica and Matt have invested significant time and money to give clients the marketing and cutting-edge technology homeowners in larger metropolitan areas now receive. “We looked at traditional real estate marketing in Spokane,” Jessica explains, “and we challenged ourselves to go beyond the status quo; we challenged ourselves to evolve.” As the first and only real estate company in Spokane to invest in 3D camera technology for their listings, Jessica and her team of brokers enable buyers to virtually walk through homes. “So many higher-end homes have a market outside of Spokane,” Jessica says, “and with this technology those buyers can actually experience a home anywhere in the world they happen
to be. This is not simply ‘cool’ technology. It’s an extremely practical way to capture the attention of the 98% of buyers who start their search online.” Using 3D technology a buyer can look up to the ceiling, down to the floor and turn in a full circle. This technology includes a “dollhouse” view, giving potential buyers a zoomed-out perspective of the entire floor plan and layout. Check out this 3D technology at evoreal3d.com. “Spokane homeowners no longer have to settle for digital slide shows set to elevator music,” Jessica says. “With the technology we provide free of charge, our clients have a technological advantage no other real estate company in Spokane offers.” In addition to the 3D technology, EvoReal has mastered social-media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. They are also experts in big-box advertising such as Zillow and Trulia, while still using grass roots and traditional avenues. All of these methods combined give EvoReal their competitive edge. “Creating a 5-Star Experience for our customers is our ultimate goal,” Jessica says. “We strive to balance our technology and professionalism with consistent communication and old-fashioned care and kindness.”
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Century 21 Beutler & Associates (509) 321-1124 dfox@21goldchoice.com www.DeniseFox.com
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Century 21 Beutler & Associates (509) 434-9219 dmclaughlin@21goldchoice.com www.DanSpokaneHomes.com
Joe Lanet
Patricia O’Callaghan
CONFERENCES
"Multimedia Business Training, Video Conferencing, Distance Learning... It's All Right Here!"
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Julie Lease
Marie Pence
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Marie Pence
We Make House Calls!
Call us today for ALL of your Real Estate needs!
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NORTH IDAHO – FINEST
ARGUABLY BEST LAKEVIEW SITE IN COEUR D’ALENE
Eagle View Ln.
Where can you find sandy, level beach, 5 park like acres with a private gated entry? And close in location….This home is an architectural beauty. Must experience the craftsmanship throughout, open beams and vaulted high ceilings. True North Idaho feel. Extensive outside living areas, elevator, theater room, spacious exercise facility with separate shop and guest quarters. 16-1971.
Only minutes to shopping, marina and hospital! This 2.2 acre site offers privacy along with over 6200 sq. ft. providing 6 bedrooms, 2 great family rooms, 5 fireplaces and sauna plus a shop. Outside decks for viewing, fireplace and BBQ areas are very inviting. 15-10542.
Unbelievable 180° Views, Unbeatable Price. This home offers main floor living, vaulted ceilings, and a great room concept built for amazing sunset views. Spacious rooms large enough to accommodate even the largest décor. Don’t miss the immaculate landscape features, giving this home a rare combination of view and functional yard. Avg. heating cost is an unbelievable $167/mo. 55+ community.
John Beutler | 208-661-2989
John Beutler | 208-661-2989
Dan McLaughlin | 509-434-9219
$5,950,000
$1,195,000
$519,900
Incredible, Breathtaking Views
Superlative Estate on Glennaire
Parker Rd.
Stunning Jon Saylor architectural masterpiece embraces the spectacular use of high-end hardwoods. 6 BR, 6 BTH, 6172 sqft. Massive exposed log beams. Creatively designed staircase w/incredible view balcony. Celtic stone fireplaces. High-end chef’s kitchen w/gorgeous use of granite textures. Handsome library/office. Romantic view master w/spa bath. Billiards room w/leisure bar. Fitness room and resort sauna. Expansive deck w/stainless steel kitchen w/panoramic Latah Creek Valley views.
Incredible South Hill views from this gorgeous custom home! 5 BR/5 BTH 7000+ SF home on 3.9 acres with unparalleled city, mountain, and woodland views. Custom Pella windows bring the scenery inside. Handcrafted knotty alder woodwork, custom wrought iron accents, and one-of-a-kind stonework make this home a showstopper. City water and sewer. TONS of storage, 400+ SF finished flex space. Private, yet close in...
Live OFF the grid in this gorgeous timber hybrid home with auxillary dwelling 20 mins to downtown Spokane. Situated on 18 treed secluded acres and boasting its own 1/2 acre lake, indoor climbing wall and detached shop. This one of a kind home has it ALL, including alternative energy boiler, solar back-up and radiant heat. Visit the virtual tour at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjPEbAjhNpw.
Patti Boyd| 509-710-5240
Mike Bass | 509-990-4980
Connie Slackman | 509-939-5863
$1,500,000
$1,249,000
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Lawyers licensed in Washington, Idaho, & Tribal Courts
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Darci Ross
BUSINESS LAW • EMPLOYMENT LAW FAMILY LAW • CRIMINAL LAW 10.0 Rating CIVIL LITIGATION
509.868.5389 | EowenLawOffice.com 108 N. Washington, Ste. 302 Spokane, Washington 99201
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Jessica Side
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Versatile Expressive
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Gayle Terry
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See more of E.L. Stewart’s original paintings at Bozzi Gallery, 221 N. Wall, and New Moon Gallery, 1326 E Sprague, Spokane Please visit the website below.
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The Fox Team: A Commitment to "FIRST IN SERVICE" is our PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY!
Denise Fox Managing Broker
40+ years of experience
(509) 951-2720
Melissa Mayther
Licensed Marketing Coordinator/Realtor 15 years of experience (509) 321-1124
Patricia O'Callaghan Listing/Buyer’s Specialist 18 years of experience (509) 701-0856
For the vast majority of the last 20 years, Denise Fox and the Fox Team have been the number 1 agents in closed volume for residential real estate in the Spokane Association of Realtors multiple listing service. How did we accomplish this? By striving to do our best for our client every single time. We listen, we care and we deliver!
Nothing Says SOLD Like the Fox Team
The Denise Fox Team | Century 21, Beutler & Associates 41 W. Riverside #200 Spokane, WA 99201 Direct #: (509) 321-1123
Deciding to leave the hustle and bustle of Seattle for a better quality of life, Julie Kuhlmann and her husband moved to Spokane in 2001. Inspired by her previous marketing experience in new construction and her own home search she decided to launch her own career in real estate. “This is what I love to do,” she says. “I will never get tired of the smiling faces of those I help move on to the next chapter of their lives.” Julie is honored to be recognized as a Top Realtor. “I work very hard, and go above and beyond what is necessary to do what is best for my clients. This is a business in which you live or die by the service provided, and I strive for 100% satisfaction each and every time.” For two years, Julie has been a part of the Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society, a level achieved by only the top 11% of all sales
associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker franchise. The three years prior, Julie was a part of the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society, achieved by only the top 14%. Julie is currently licensed in Washington State and Idaho. She holds the ABR, CNHS, CRS, GRI, RCC and SFR designations and is At Home With Diversity certified. Julie has the perfect balance between work and family, and she makes it a priority to spend quality time with her husband and two children. “I don’t want to regret missing my kids grow up; that’s time I will never get back, and I appreciate all my clients who allow me to maintain this balance.” Julie looks forward to the opportunity to work with you in finding or selling your home. Take a minute to visit her website at www.SpokaneHomeGirl.com or facebook page as Spokane & North Idaho Home Girl.
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Nancy Wynia
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The Top Realtors list is developed and based on realtors who sold more than one million dollars throughout the year (ending December 31, 2015). With the vast number of rock star realtors in our area, we are limited by space as to who we choose to feature in the magazine. We are choosing to showcase the realtors on these pages as our Power Players—longtime advertisers who have consistently made Top Realtor lists each year. We acknowledge all top realtors, who have earned the designation through hard work, dedication and successful transactions, on our website at www.bozzimedia. com. Cheers to the “Sold” signs made possible by our robust industry of topnotch real estate professionals.
SUZETTE Alfonso SUZETTE ALFONSO and her associates are known for their integrity, honesty, professionalism and knowledge. After fifteen years in real estate, she continues to provide clients with top-notch real estate service and maintain her place as one of Spokane’s top agents, having sold more than 1,200 homes. Suzette’s commitment to her clients continues to be the major driver for Suzette’s repeat sales and referrals. “My mission is to provide every client excellent service by listening to their needs and exceeding their expectations. Opportunities to meet and get to know interesting people while I help them realize their goals, is so rewarding. Buying a home is unlike any other purchase; it’s where you live and raise your family.” Suzette’s empathy for what clients go through in buying or selling a home, combined with her keen negotiating skills, adds to the demand for her services. In addition to her expertise in advertising and marketing real estate on behalf of her clients, she continues to build on her strong community ties and has maintained an active presence in the Spokane area for more than 40 years.
Suzette Alfonso & Associates | (509) 710-4900 www.SuzyRealtor.com | suzettealfonsorealtor@gmail.com
MARIE Pence MARIE PENCE has an unrivaled passion for real estate. Known for her tenacity, perseverance, honesty and fairness, she has a vast knowledge of the local real estate market and specializes in a broad range of properties. After a career with the Spokane Police Department, Marie quickly fell in love with the residential and investment market. She expedited her experience in real estate by purchasing, developing and selling her own personal properties. “I really enjoy working with every level of buyer, from the firsttime homebuyer to investors to high-end buyers. Each and every client has taught me different aspects of the market and I, in turn, get to educate my clients about the different steps in buying and selling,” says Marie. She values the relationships she has built in the real estate business. Knowing her clients needs and dreams are met is irreplaceable for Marie. Marie’s passion is evident in her drive
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to remain well-informed and at the cutting edge of what is happening in the Spokane market. “Educating myself and my clients is a critical aspect of the real estate process and is what keeps my real estate career so strong.” Marie has completed several designations, including CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), CNHS (Certified New Home Specialist), RCC (Residential Construction Certified), VAMRES (VA and Military Real Estate Specialist), CMRS (Certified Military Relocation Specialist), ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), and SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist). She admits, “I want to be as well-rounded and versatile for my clients as I can be, and I want to feel good about the job I do. I love Spokane and love raising my children here. I plan to work and retire here. Spokane is a town where people know one another, where a handshake and eye contact means a lot, especially in my client relationships.”
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KHALIL Beznaiguia THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF A LISTING FINDING A BUYER Finding an able and capable buyer for your home is the goal, and by providing the very best in marketing, I will make sure that all potential buyers are aware that your home is “For Sale.” It is my goal to also ensure that we have priced your home correctly and your home “shows” in the best possible way. EXECUTING THE AGREEMENT Making sure that we keep that buyer, and that the desires and understandings both parties agree to are executed and enforced. Understanding the contract and all of its aspects and clearly explaining them is imperative, and I take great pride in my experience and knowledge of Real Estate Law, and I believe you will be comfortable in knowing that your expectations will be met. CARE AND COMMITMENT Above all, the most important aspect I bring for all of my clients is a true care for my clients and their best interest. I’m confident you will not find a broker that cares more and that is more committed to making our work together the very best experience it can be. It is this care that pushes me to work hard and smart, for you.
Windermere Real Estate/Manito LLC | (509) 475-2802 fastmind@comcast.net | www.khalilsells.com
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MARIANNE Guenther Bornhoft MARIANNE BORNHOFT is an established Realtor with 21 years’ experience. In 2014, she was awarded Realtor of the Year by The Spokane Association of Realtors. In addition, her career highlights include receiving the 2014 Catalyst’s Women in Business Leadership Award and serving as the 2013 President of the Spokane Association of Realtors. In 2012, Marianne won the Spokane Association’s Realtor Achievement Award. She also was awarded the Spokane Association’s 2009 Excellence in Professionalism Award. In 2008, she was voted as the #2 Realtor by the Inlander’s Best of Spokane. In 2007, she received The Catalyst’s annual award of Top 20 Under 40 Rising Stars in Business. In 1995, her first year as a realtor, Marianne was named Rookie of the Year.
“Making a Difference Everyday” is her motto and her passion is volunteerism. Marianne strives to positively impact her clients and the many nonprofits she is involved in. She is a Director for the National Association of Realtors. In 2011, she was awarded the Applebee’s National Community Partner Award for volunteerism. Marianne is the President of the Board of Project Beauty Share and, every time she sells a house, a portion of her commission goes to the Windermere Foundation, a nonprofit organization established in 1989. Real estate is a family business. Marianne Guenther Bornhoft works at Windermere Manito as well as her husband, Chris Bornhoft, who heads up Windermere Manito’s Commercial Division. “I have the rare opportunity to do what I love. Spokane is a great place to live and work.”
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TRACY Penna “TRACY is the most honest and genuine real estate agent my wife and I have ever worked with,” one of Tracy Penna’s clients recently posted on Zillow.com. “We have worked with several other realtors in years past, but working with Tracy last year was a whole new experience.” Whether you visit Tracy’s website, or research her on Zillow or Facebook, you will see other comments like this from the many clients she has helped buy or sell a home in the greater Spokane area over the past nine years. “My top priority in every transaction is to ensure my clients walk away from the experience feeling like they were well-cared-for,” Tracy says. “I can’t control every facet of every transaction, but I will always do my very best to create a positive outcome for those I represent.” This commitment to customer care reflects in her sales volume, with more than 75 percent of Tracy’s business coming from personal referrals. Consistently ranked as one of the top brokers in the Spokane Association of Realtors, Tracy closed 54 sales in 2015, and was also the recipient of the Quality Service Award. Tracy takes pride in her affiliation with Windermere Real Estate and the great tools they offer for both buyers and sellers. “I recently enhanced my personal website so it is now optimized for use on mobile phones and tablets to make searching for homes on the go a much more enjoyable experience. I’m always focused on doing whatever I can to make my clients’ lives easier.”
Windermere Real Estate | (509) 953-6561 www.tracypenna.com
DARCI Ross “PEOPLE DON’T CARE how much you know until they know how much you care” is something Darci Ross has learned in her twenty plus years in sales and marketing and working with a large client base. She has developed a strong skill set in customer service and client care, striving to treat every client with exceptional respect and professionalism. She explains, “In my own experience with customer service, communication and follow through are not all that common, but they are a cornerstone to feeling like you have received good service. You know you’ve received great service when, in addition to making you feel valued, you also feel listened to and treated like a priority.” Darci says she genuinely feels honored when someone chooses her from the abundance of realtors they could select, to help them with their real estate needs. They are giving her their confidence and trust. That deserves nothing less than great service in return. Darci and her husband Doug will celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary this month and are raising twin daughters who attend the Mead school district. They stay busy with their school activities and many interests around the greater Spokane area. “We love it here,” says Darci, “and always find more reasons to continue feeling that way.”
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TONY Vaughn THROUGH HIS COMMITMENT to achieving high-level results, Tony Vaughn makes every effort to assure his clients’ personal real estate goals are achieved. Tony’s wealth of experience and extensive knowledge of the greater Spokane real estate market allows him to consistently identify key opportunities for his clients. In helping clients find their dream home, sell their family residence or make a strategic investment, his focus is to clearly understand their specific priorities and to diligently apply himself to accomplishing their real estate dreams. At each point of the home buying and selling process, Tony looks for distinct ways to add value and provide outstanding service. Specializing in the Marketing and Sale of Single Family Residential Properties, he is extremely resourceful in developing effective marketing strategies that maximize each property’s exposure to qualified buyers. When working to sell homes, Tony utilizes staging services, professional photography, and marketing and sales materials that clearly position your property as a stand out in the market place. When helping clients buy a home, he carefully takes the time to evaluate and prioritize client goals so he can skillfully find a home that meets their budget and lifestyle. Regardless of the time and efforts it takes, he is dedicated to finding the ideal property. Tony’s clients trust his integrity, valued perspective, and highly personalized approach. He is known for providing constant communication about each important detail of the transaction and remaining extremely attentive, accessible and responsive to his clients. Applying extensive knowledge, skill, and resources, Tony confidently negotiates and secures the best terms and conditions for his clients. He is a true professional committed to fulfilling specific requirements and delivering an unprecedented depth of real estate expertise that assures all his clients’ goals are achieved.
Windermere Manito | (509) 230-3922 Tonyvaughn@windermere.com
HEIDI Bollum HEIDI BOLLUM, residential and new construction sales manager with Greenstone Homes, and her husband, bought and sold a lot of homes before their children started school, and the process of home buying always intrigued and frustrated her. “I wanted to be more involved to understand what was happening and eventually wanted to share that knowledge with others, hoping I could mitigate some of that frustration for others,” she says. Now, ten years into a thriving career, Heidi loves that 100 percent of her business is referral based or repeat business. “It makes me incredibly proud that my clients have become friends and they trust me to do an amazing job for their friends and family, as well.” Heidi is looking forward to an economy that is coming back strong, the confidence that people have in their own community again and that the American dream and pride of home ownership is alive and well. “From the lakes and mountains that offer endless outdoor fun for me, my husband and sons, to a thriving downtown that offers every type of evening out and every imaginable cuisine . . . I love Spokane and all it has to offer and I’m proud to help my clients find the right home at the right time.”
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KATHY Bryant AFTER A CHILDHOOD of frequent military-family moves, then twenty years in the financial industry, Kathy Bryant is uniquely positioned to know the all-encompassing value of home. She specializes in aiding seniors and their families downsizing from long-term family homes. Kathy experienced this first hand when she helped her own mother move, becoming deeply aware of the need for specialization in this sensitive area of real estate. One of the biggest challenges Kathy faces is facilitating the timing of a move, helping families embrace the moment when it’s time. She realizes real estate is a constantly changing industry. Helping clients align the expectations of an emotional adjustment with the best time to take a home to market is a difficult and serious aspect of her job. Over the years Kathy has learned how important it is for families to be proactive in developing a plan before a crisis situation forces their hand. Her program, “Your Life - Your Move - Your Terms” has been specifically designed for clients to maintain more control over their latelife decisions. “Helping seniors and their families make what might be their final move a stress free experience, is so rewarding, but facilitating first time homebuyers or couples growing their family is just as exciting for me,” says Kathy. It is a job well done when a transaction is completed to the satisfaction of all parties involved. The wisdom and experience of an insightful and caring professional can make all the difference. Kathy Bryant, Broker, SRES at EXL Realty, is a partner willing to listen, work hard for you, and find the most satisfactory solution.
EXL Realty, LLC | (509) 993-3538 kathy@kathybryanthomes.com | www.kathybryanthomes.com
JOE Lanet REAL ESTATE roots run deep for third generation real estate broker, Joe Lanet. He often jokes that he was genetically pre-disposed to the real estate business. Joe entered the business full time from day one in his twenties with only $19 in his pocket. “And, real estate is a hard business,” Joe says. He recalls fondly a bookkeeper at the first office he worked at, Virginia Marks. “She was one of the sweetest ladies I ever met. Virginia would bring me grocery bags of fresh tomatoes from her garden, and that is what I ate for breakfast, lunch and dinner for a solid month!” Joe has been a full time realtor since 2003, and has sold hundreds of homes. He still loves tomato sandwiches! “I have been fortunate enough to build a business that is 100% repeat and referral. That is something I am thankful for every day. This is a relationship business, and I approach it with a servant’s heart.” On average, Joe receives nine referrals a month. “My client’s best interest is paramount in every transaction. I really mean that, and I believe my clients feel it and that is why they continue to refer their friends and family to me.” Making a connection with the right real estate agent is crucial. Choose a professional who is dedicated to serving your needs—before, during and after the sale. Who knows, you may even make a new friend.
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TERESA Jaynes AFTER GROWING UP in the Northwest, Teresa Jaynes left after high school to pursue new and exciting adventures in Southern California. After selling real estate in a very competitive metropolitan area, she was able to stand out and succeed in her first couple of years in real estate, earning “Rookie of the Year” her first year. It was her drive, enthusiasm, and genuine care in helping her clients find their home that helped her succeed. When she moved back to the Northwest, she was thrilled to be back “home” and to be helping others find their home, as well. “Whether it’s family growth, downsizing, or a first-time purchase, being along for the journey inspires the work I do,” she says. “It’s wonderful to guide clients along the process.” Teresa is not only professional, but personable and relational in her approach. Her business continues to grow based on continued referrals and return clients. As your professional real estate agent, Teresa Jaynes works hard to assist you in the purchase or sale of your home, land, or commercial property. She takes pride in the ethical, honest, and knowledgeable foundation she offers with strong negotiating skills and keen awareness coming from years of experience. Teresa has been recognized with the Coldwell Banker International Presidents Elite Award, which ranked her in the top 3 percent of Coldwell Banker agents in the world. Teresa loves the Spokane community and enjoys giving back to several organizations, including Wishing Star and Children’s Club House. She spends her free time hanging out with her teenage children, exploring the outdoors and, every now and then, enjoying a quality glass of wine.
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson | (509) 714-5284 tjaynes@cbspokane.net | www.homesweetnorthwest.com
JOEL Elgee JOEL ELGEE, specializing in waterfront properties, is licensed in Washington, Idaho and Montana. He ranked #8 in North America in properties sold among more than 85,000 Coldwell Banker Agents. In 2015, he sold 142 properties. “These accomplishments feel good but they also motivate me to get better. There is always more to learn and lots of opportunity to grow in this business,” says Joel. “I was able to increase my sales by working hard to earn the trust of my clients who in turn have referred me their friends and family.” Joel graduated from the University of Washington School of Business in 2002 and started his career in real estate shortly after graduation. He has been a member of the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors for the last 13 years. Joel has sat on the Spokane Association of Realtors Food Drive Committee for the last nine years and served on the Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors Board of Directors as well as the Idaho Association of Realtors Board of Directors. Joel was awarded Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty’s Top Residential Sales Volume Award every year since 2009. “My mission is to make selling your property as easy as possible through hard work and good communication,” says Joel. “I have a proven track record of achieving goals and earning my clients’ trust.”
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GAYLE Earling AS A NATIVE of Spokane, Gayle Earling has spent more than thirty years in real estate introducing clients to the wide variety of amenities and neighborhoods that make up our community. Gayle’s exceptional skill and dedication to ensuring clients needs are met has resulted in frequent referrals. She has even found homes for each generation in a family. Listening, understanding, negotiating, and supervising a transaction smoothly through the process, has resulted in Gayle being considered one of Spokane’s premier agents. She has been honored with many awards, including Most Inspirational Agent, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver Realtor Excellence Awards, and has represented Spokane as 2008 Best in Seattle Magazine. For many years she has been found on the Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine’s Top Realtors list, and was listed on the 2015 Top 25 Realtors in Spokane through the area association of realtors. Gayle’s desire to serve is only paralleled by her commitment to being your lifelong realtor. She is eager to help you achieve your real estate dream, and looks forward to discussing how she can assist you.
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Porsche 550 Spyder Today’s automobiles are marvels of technology and safety systems that make a crash such as James Dean’s, and even worse, infinitely more survivable. Swedish automaker Volvo was the first manufacturer to offer seat belt systems as standard equipment. Volvo backed up its claims with a substantial amount of crash testing it performed during the 1950s which provided indisputable proof that use of seat belts during an automobile accident would reduce both fatalities and serious injuries. It took a heightened public awareness that seat belts save lives and more American automakers installing seat belts as standard equipment before Congress finally passed in 1966 the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle
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Safety Act. The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards established minimum legally acceptable requirements for the manufacturing of vehicular components, including seat belts, making the installation of seat belts mandatory by U.S. automakers. Soon, shoulder belt systems were combined with lap belts to distribute the accident-restraining forces along a driver’s entire body. Next, air bags established significant momentum toward ongoing improvement for vehicle safety equipment. Today, world automobile manufacturers have embraced safety technology in amazing ways. Most of the following systems are standard equipment on new cars—be looking for this safety equipment as you car shop. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) make child-seat installation easier and more secure. The system features builtin lower anchors and top-tether attachment points for LATCH-compatible child safety seats. The LATCH system was designed to encourage the use of child restraints by simplifying installation and eliminating incompatibilities of varying safety-belt installations. Side Air Bags for front-seat passengers are nearly universal; some automakers offer side bags for rear-seat passengers. Nearly all new models today also include additional Side Curtain Bags that deploy above front and rear windows to prevent occupants from hitting their heads and shield them from flying debris. The best head-protection systems deploy side curtain bags if the system detects that the vehicle is beginning to roll over. Some models offer Inflatable Safety Belts in the rear seat that further reduce the force of the belts themselves on rear passengers in an accident and spread those forces over a wider area—a particular concern with more fragile occupants, such as kids or the elderly. ABS Brakes, or antilock brakes, prevents skidding by using sensors at each wheel and a computer that maximizes braking action at each individual wheel to prevent lockup. ABS allows the driver to retain steering control while braking, so that the car can be maneuvered around an obstacle. Brake Assist detects when a driver initiates a panic stop and applies the brakes to maximum force. In conjunction with anti-lock brakes,
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the system intervenes to reach the shortest possible stopping distance. Traction Control systems limit wheel spin during acceleration so that the drive wheels have maximum traction. It’s especially useful when starting off in wet or icy conditions. Electronic Stability Control takes traction control a step further. This system helps keep the vehicle on its intended path during a turn, to avoid sliding or skidding. It uses a computer linked to a series of sensors—detecting wheel speed, steering angle, sideways motion and rotation. Adaptive Cruise Control uses lasers or radar to keep a constant distance between you and the car ahead, automatically maintaining a safe following distance. Forward Collision Warning uses cameras, radar or lasers to sense cars ahead and alert the driver if they are approaching too fast or not paying attention. Blind Spot Warning uses radar or cameras to illuminate a light or icon in or adjacent to the outside mirrors to warn that another vehicle is coming up in the lane beside, possibly hidden in your car’s blind spot. Lane Departure Warning warns if your car drives out of its lane without the turn signals activated. Rear View Backup Cameras show blind spots where objects such as bicycles, small children, parked cars, pets, walls and other assorted hazards are. The larger the vehicle, the larger the blind zone, which can stretch as far as 50 feet behind a full-size truck or SUV. Telematics such as GM’s OnStar combine cellular phone and GPS to communicate with a central dispatch center at the touch of a button. This center knows the location of the vehicle and can provide route directions or emergency aid on request. If an air bag deploys, the system automatically notifies the dispatch center, locates the vehicle and summons emergency service, if the driver does not respond to a phone inquiry. A phone call to the dispatch center can find a “lost” car in a parking lot by beeping the horn, or unlock the doors if the keys have been locked inside or misplaced. Adaptive Headlights respond to the steering wheel, pivoting the headlights to illuminate curves in the dark. Basically, they light up the area where the vehicle is heading instead of where it is currently pointed. Parking Sensors reduce accidents whether mounted in the front or rear bumpers; the radarbased sensors detect when the vehicle approaches a hazard. Forward Collision Warning with Automatic Braking uses radar-based technology; forward collision warning sensors alert the driver and apply the brakes automatically when a vehicle is approaching to avoid crashing into it. Head-up Display projects critical information inside the windshield in front of the driver to minimize the time the driver’s eyes leave the road.
Night Vision uses infrared technology to allow a driver to see objects, animals, and people well beyond the reach of a car’s headlights. Rollover Mitigation installs sensors to determine if the vehicle is tipping up on two wheels. If an impending rollover is detected, stability control applies selective braking to suppress the roll motion. If that fails, curtain air bags are deployed and stay inflated for about six seconds to protect occupants from possible impact and to help keep them from being ejected. Volvo continues to add to its reputation as the industry leader in deploying safety systems, two of which the company says are “world firsts.” Safe Positioning is aimed at reducing injuries in crashes where the vehicle leaves the road. When the system detects the car is running off the road, it cinches tight the seat belts, locking occupants snugly into the seats. This is important because the seats have energy-absorbing material between outer layers and the frame designed to cushion occupants’ backs in the event of an extreme vertical impact, such as a hard landing at the bottom of a ditch. Next is an automatic braking feature that can stop the car before it turns in front of oncoming traffic. This is a common sort of crash, where the driver of a car turning left, for example, misjudges the speed, or simply doesn’t see, an oncoming car and makes a turn in front of it. Volvo’s mistrust of leftturners elevates the automatic-braking feature from a simple detection of largely stationary objects in front of a vehicle (as executed by the automaker’s own City Safety feature) to a more complex decision-making process that analyzes faster-moving targets not directly in front of the vehicle. All very technical information but consider all these systems and features as you shop for that new or slightly used car. The life you save may be your own. Happy, Safe, Motoring. David Vahala is a Certified Car Guy, having owned 28 vehicles so far (but who’s counting). He owns 944 Automotive, an auto detail and resale business, and works part time as an auctioneer assistant at Dealers Auto Auction Northwest. He enjoys driving his two Porsches, a 1988 944 and 2000 Boxster.
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eals on Wheels of Greater Spokane County is hosting the first Great Spokane Road Rally this summer on July 30, in effort to raise funds to provide meals to home-bound seniors. Teams of two travel to eleven “pit” stops secretly staged throughout Spokane County to engage in challenges—and food and beverages—for a day-long
competition like no other. Teams accrue points that are tallied at the end of the day when a winner is crowned. The event transitions into an evening of wine and brews, with a twist of Valve Car Racing. Similar in theory to Pinewood Derby for adults, and by using a valve cover from an automotive engine and adding a chassis, wheels and weights. The evening wraps up with an awards dinner and dancing. Further details are available by calling the Meals on Wheels of Greater Spokane County office at (509) 924-6976 or visiting www.gscmealsonwheels.org
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More than five million people live with Alzheimer’s disease in America, with at least 123,000 living right here in our region. The Reason to Hope event is your opportunity to learn more about the impact of Alzheimer’s disease and how you can support this fight. These families can access necessary care and support from the Alzheimer’s Association, but only with your help. Reason to Hope is a free breakfast event. At the program’s conclusion you will have the opportunity to contribute in support of the mission. Suggested minimum donation is $100. To host a table and to RSVP, contact lwoodfill@alz.org or (509) 456-0456.
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The Lantern Fest returns to Spokane ON MAY 14, The Lantern Fest will return to Spokane
for a night to remember. Family and friends, young and old, will join together at Stateline Stadium and Speedway in a celebration of life, love and memories beneath a sky illuminated by floating lanterns. “The Lantern Fest is a very unifying event,” says Lantern Fest event director Spencer Humiston. “Our problems and worries seem so individual, but they are shared by others in the community.” Last year, more than 4,000 revelers gathered as lanterns filled the sky. This year, the festival starts at 3 p.m., with live music, s’mores, face painting, princesses, a stage show and more leading up to the spectacular lantern launch. After sunset, participants will come together to release their lanterns, painting the sky gold with their hopes and dreams. Portions of proceeds from each event are donated to Peak 7, a nonprofit organization that serves underprivileged and at-risk youth in Washington and Oregon. Historically, Chinese lanterns were used to symbolize good fortune, request favorable weather and celebrate the lives of loved ones. In 2014, The Lantern Fest transformed this ancient tradition into a familyfriendly festival with food, music, s’mores and children’s entertainment. When the sun goes down lanterns will paint the sky in a spectacular release. www. thelanternfest.com
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Deer As the Weather Warms WITH 2015 BREAKING records as the warmest year ever in the U.S., you’ll soon be seeing an unhappy side-effect of the mild weather; more deer will be browsing your backyard when the weather gets warm. They’re healthy and will be ready to birth plenty of fawns come spring. This season we’ll see deer populations rise in suburbia across the country. Don’t discount deer’s intelligence: they’re smarter than you think; they actually possess a memory of negative experiences, learn from them and adapt their habits accordingly. Deer know they’re greatly exposed to danger due to hunters and predators in woodlands and have moved right to the edge of woodlands, in close proximity to suburban neighborhoods, where they’ve learned they’re safe. They’re also smart enough to know danger is not present or even threatening in suburbia and they will remember your bountiful backyard food sources, too. Once in your yard, you can count on deer damage to your trees, shrubs, gardens and landscapes that you’ve invested much time, money and effort in. The damage to residential landscapes, crops and timber from deer foraging ranges around $1 billion annually. With a single deer capable of eating a ton and a half of vegetation per year, just one or two deer can cause significant damage. Deer don’t have to devastate your yard this spring and summer, according to Scott C. Williams with the Department of Forestry and Horticulture at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. “You can definitely use deer’s intelligence against them to trick them right out of your yard. Just as they learn where to find safe, reliable food sources, you can ‘train’ deer to avoid any specific area.” Negative conditioning works well to deter deer from your yard, but it’s important to choose a strategy that outsmarts them continuously. Scare tactics such as dogs barking, canned noise and scarecrows have limited effects, as deer quickly learn there’s no real harm associated with these “threats.” Fences also have limitations; deer can easily jump over any fence lower than 8 feet and few neighborhoods will approve a fence of that height. 114
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“A product that combines scent and taste deterrents, will be most effective in keeping deer away from suburban landscapes,” Williams says. “Deer will remember the unpleasant smell and taste of your backyard’s food source and they’ll pass by your yard rather than eat something they’ve already been conditioned to learn will be distasteful.” Bobbex Deer Repellent is such a product that combines scent and taste deterrents. Testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station proved Bobbex is more effective than nine other commercial repellents (including coyote urine), scoring a 93 percent in protection, second only to a fence at 100 percent. The all-natural repellent blends six scents, including rotten eggs, garlic, fish, clove oil and vinegar (among other things) to mimic predator scents, classifying it as an effective fear repellent. It also tastes terrible to deer, but is actually good for plants because it contains elements high in nitrogen and phosphorus. The product dries clear, is harmless to humans and pets, won’t burn plants and its odor, after 24 hours, is undetectable to humans. You can easily apply Bobbex with a simple trigger or pump spray, according to label directions, and school deer to pass you by. Best practice is to use the product throughout the entire year, since deer and their ability to devastate your yard, are never out of season. Continued use will ensure protection of plants and landscapes and constantly reinforce to the deer that your backyard doesn’t offer any good, tasty sustenance. Visit www. bobbex.com to learn more. Although deer are smart enough to spot easy food sources, it is possible to humanely and effectively keep them out of your backyard all year. It’s a simple matter of using their smarts to outsmart them and convince them they’re better off looking elsewhere for food. —BPT
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IT’S A PROMISE that’s been kept for generations. You pay into Social Security, you get the benefits you earned. But to keep that promise for future generations, Social Security needs to be updated for the 21st century. If our leaders don’t act, future retirees could lose up $10,000 a year. Every year our leaders wait and do nothing, finding a solution grows more difficult. The only way to make progress is for our national leaders to make Social Security a priority and put serious proposals on the table. And it starts with presidential leadership. Anyone who thinks they’re ready to be President of the United States should be able to tell voters how they’ll keep Social Security strong. That’s why AARP is pressing every candidate to “Take A Stand”—and lay out their plan to update Social Security so it’s financially sound with adequate benefits. Throughout the election, we will urge the candidates to debate their proposals so you know how they will affect you, your kids, and generations to come. Every candidate who offers a plan will be highlighted on the Take a Stand website. 2016takeastand.org is a one-stop resource where voters can find out if a candidate has a
plan, and read a real-time feed with their latest comments about Social Security. Voters can also contact the candidates and urge them to show how they would lead by putting forward their plan to keep Social Security strong. Throughout the 2016 election, our focus will remain on demanding every presidential candidate offer their plan to update Social Security. We remain committed to our principles for keeping Social Security strong, but the greatest service we can provide to our members and all voters is facilitating a real national debate so the next president and Congress will make updating Social Security a priority. Join us in calling on every presidential candidate to tell American voters what their plans are to keep Social Security strong— visit www.2016takeastand.org today. But don’t stop there, share the website with your friends and family to get them involved as well and help us spread the word even farther. Also be sure to keep this issue top of mind when considering congressional candidates this fall. Together, we can get the candidates to give us real details about how they’ll lead when it comes to this vital program.
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IN MY LAST COLUMN, I wrote about the many faces of poetry in Spokane. This time around, I’ll explore the other arts that are also creating a buzz hereabouts. In case you haven’t heard, the city of Spokane hasn’t had an official arts department since December of 2012, when a divided city council passed Mayor David Condon’s budget, which eliminated the arts department. An organization called Spokane Arts was created to help support city-wide arts projects, funded partly by the city, and by the Downtown Spokane Partnership and Visit Spokane. City investment in the arts plummeted. A recent study by Washington state found that although there are a lot of creative people in Spokane, the general population wasn’t doing much to support the arts. According to an article by Daniel Walters in The Inlander, “Compared with national rates, Spokane in 2012 had about half the participation in the performing arts, 43 percent of the revenue for arts organizations, and little over a third of the sales from art galleries and individual artists.” Recently, though, Spokane got some good news: City Council President Ben Stuckert introduced a resolution to fund Spokane Arts by dedicating a third of the tax collected on tickets to movies and other events in the city. The move boosts Spokane Arts funding from $80,000 a year to about $250,000 a year, without raising taxes or introducing any new taxes. “Art . . . is necessary,” Stuckart said at the city council meeting on Monday, March 14. “And if we want a city that matters, we need to be a city that values our arts and culture.” I couldn’t agree more. I was one of the hundreds of people who showed up at the council meeting to support the proposed funding, and one of dozens who testified. In my testimony, I pointed out that the arts are instrumental in creating a civil society. Much of what we know of other cultures, historically, has come from their arts. We know that teaching art to kids helps them solve problems: math students who listen to classical music perform better that those who don’t, for example. And if Spokane is going to stem the flow of young, creative people who leave the city every year, we’ll
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have to have a vital arts scene to retain them. Perhaps the most convincing testimony came from the business community. Mark Richard, of the Downtown Spokane Partnership, spoke to the financial value of supporting art in the community. Representatives of Visit Spokane did the same. These are people who look at the bottom line, and what they see is that supporting the arts makes sense, as in dollars and cents. Not everyone agrees. The measure passed with a vote of 6-1, the lone dissenter being Mike Fagan, who wants to see funding go to more “practical” concerns. Mr. Fagan is certainly entitled to his opinion, but it was not the opinion of hundreds of people who packed the council chambers in support of the resolution. An article about the decision in the on-line version of the Spokesman-Review drew more than 100 comments, some quite critical of the council’s vote. Many of these comments referred to the poor conditions of Spokane’s streets, and suggested that the money would be better spent filling potholes. I agree that Spokane’s streets are in terrible shape. But this funding source for the arts—primarily from ticket sales to arts events—should not be used to fund pothole repair. That’s another budget, entirely. And yes: any sane person would agree, the city should do a better job of fixing its streets. Period. It’s one of the few things a street artist and a blue-suited businessman might agree on. And that’s why the city council meeting on March 14 was so inspiring. Spokane Arts handed out orange t-shirts before the meeting, and by the time the council began to debate the
Dennis Held, a writer and editor, and the author of two books of poetry: Betting on the Night, and Oneself. He teaches as a writer-in-the-schools through Eastern Washington University’s Get Lit! program.
ordinance, Ben Stuckert put his shirt on and joined the sea of orange that flooded the council chambers. More than once during the public comments, I got choked up as representatives of the Spokane Symphony and youth choirs testified, along with the directors of the Downtown Spokane Partnership, and Kevin Twohig, CEO of the Public Utilities District. It was a rare case of Spokane coming together for all the right reasons—both head and heart reasons—and I’ve never been so proud of my fellow citizens. (As an aside: the same night, the council also passed an ordinance by a 6-1 vote banning the use of “bull hooks,” which are used to control elephants and are widely considered to be cruel. So Mr. Fagan went twofor-two: in favor of animal cruelty, and against supporting creativity in the community.) In a recent guest column published in the Spokesman-Review, local arts organizer Ginger Ewing pointed out that “for every dollar spent in the arts, $5.50 is returned to the economy.” She also cited the fact that Tacoma invests $900,000 a year in the arts, and Boise, $1.5 million. Sure, we have a long way to go. But with a city council that understands the importance of the arts, and the support of both the creative community and the business community, we have a lot of energy to help get us there. As a friend says in the masthead of his literary magazine, “Join the side you’re on.” In other words, instead of grousing about what Spokane isn’t, make a commitment to help make Spokane what it can be: a vibrant, supportive, positive community that can come together to make great things happen.
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under us like sand. Where we are is never where we will stay. So, I’m packing, going through closets and drawers, opening boxes that haven’t been unpacked since we moved in a decade ago. I look at the books and paintings and odds and ends I’ve brought back from my travels. I open and then close the boxes of photos I never seem to get around to organizing. I get lost in the bins of baby clothes and crayon art and tiny shoes I can’t part with. I pull out the bolts of old fabrics and stacks of linens I’ve collected, trying to decide what I will keep and what I will let go of. It’s physically and emotionally exhausting. To keep my spirits up I try to imagine who will live here next. I picture a woman like me who is happy to sit for hours by the fire, reading a favorite book or gazing out past the roses that arch over the window to the tree in the front yard. Will she keep the feeders filled so the dozens of goldfinches that flock to the tree will continue to cling like golden ornaments to its branches? Will she step out onto the patio at first light, a cup of tea in her hand, and watch the sun steal across the garden in the morning? I hope so. I imagine a couple climbing the stairs to the big bedroom under the eaves, or a baby’s crib in the little room where my granddaughter slept. Other voices around the table, other cars in the garage, other lives under the roof that has sheltered me. Living in this little house simplified my life in many ways and here I am deliberately making it complicated again. That’s just the way it goes, I guess. Sometime in the next few months I’ll start over again and so will the house. Seasons will change and life will go on.
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hat does it mean to age well? Where can older adults and their families find the perspective they need when considering how and where that process should take place? In an effort to empower individuals and their families as they address those and other related questions, the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) announces the launch of a new website (www.WhereYouLiveMatters. org) along with a major social media outreach initiative. “Our members and organization are committed to giving consumers across the country a place to learn more about the senior housing landscape,” says ASHA president David Schless. “There are resources available, but we’re committed to painting a clearer picture.” Among the concerns regarding the current information accessible to senior and their families, ASHA says much of the aging content presently online is written by marketers, and academic information often fails to communicate clearly. The new site is part of a larger initiative aimed at expanding the awareness of senior living through consumer education. Dr. Roger Landry, president of Masterpiece Living, appears in one of the videos on the website and offers his expertise on the benefits of a senior
living community. His organization partners with senior living communities and focuses on successful aging. He says the site will serve as a valuable tool for individuals and their families as they navigate the senior housing frontier. “It really gets to the heart of the decision to move to a senior living community,” he says. “It can be a difficult process, an emotional process and, ultimately, a rewarding process. The site shows all that in a way that’s honest and straightforward.” Dr. Landry is joined by several other experts in the field of senior living within video content on the site. Their insight offers a consultative approach for those visiting the site searching for expert advice. In developing the website and related social media, ASHA established a committee that consisted of representatives from major senior living organizations and experts across the country. The initiative will also rely heavily on a social media presence, including constant updates based on consumer feedback, making it extremely relevant for those seeking senior living answers. Stemming in part from an abundance of retiring Baby Boomers, the senior housing industry continues to experience growth, creating a greater need for informational transparency. The site is part of a five-year strategic initiative launched by ASHA meant to provide seniors, adult children and others with clear, straightforward information related to senior housing.
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AFTER WORKING in the healthcare industry for more than 20 years, I get asked a lot about care facilities and how to choose the right one by friends, family members and patients. Unfortunately, unless you’ve been in this situation before, the selection process is overwhelming. The financial issues alone are very confusing, especially when dealing with Medicare and Medicaid benefits. Before we dive into the typical questions you should ask before choosing a care facility, let’s define the different types of care facilities. There are two primary types– skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. Skilled nursing facilities offer skilled nursing care 24 hours a day, and often have dedicated rehabilitation units that focus on discharging patients to eventually return home. Assisted living facilities on the other hand provide meals and limited assistance to those who can maintain a more normal daily routine. Here are five questions to keep in mind when beginning your search for a skilled nursing care facility.
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What is the cost? If your loved one has had a three-day hospital stay, they will be eligible for part A Medicare benefits to be paid 100 percent for the first 20 days in a skilled nursing facility. Medicare will pay 80 percent of the cost from Day 21-100, as long as the patient has a skilled need. The remaining 20 percent can be paid by private insurance, Medicaid or private pay by the individual or family member. The private pay costs vary at each facility. It is important to ask what is included in the private pay rate, such as medicines, doctor’s appointment, etc. What additional services are provided? It is important to find out what therapy services are provided, as well as if restorative services are offered. What disciplines are available: occupation, physical and speech therapy? How many days a week is therapy provided? Is therapy offered on the weekends? How many hours of therapy will they receive per day? Restorative programs are developed after patients are discharged from skilled therapy services with the goal of maintaining the current level of function.
How often do you receive doctor visits and what is the staff to patient ratio? In a skilled nursing facility, the physician is required to make rounds once a month. However, each facility is different and the physician can come more often. Nursing staff are in contact with the physician when necessary for medication, changes in condition and other needs of the individual being treated. It is important to ask how many aides and nurses are working per areas and how many people they care for during a shift. The ratios can be very different for nights and weekends, so ask about each shift. What does a normal day look like at the care facility? Ask to look at the activities calendar. Find out when meals are served. Additionally, there will be exercise or walking groups, as well as shopping sprees and field trips to restaurants and local attractions for those who are able to participate. Individuals should also have mental activities such as Bingo, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Jingo and other stimulating activities. It is imperative individuals stay active, both physically and mentally, so ask how often these activities occur. Look for a calendar of posted activities and join in with your loved ones when possible. What about smoking, visiting, pets, etc.? Not all facilities allow smoking or pets. Find out about the visiting policy, and if overnight guests are allowed. Is there a cost of guest trays? Can we bring pictures and items from home to make an individual feel more comfortable? Can family sign the individual out for a few hours during the day to go home? Do you offer onsite beautician services? If there’s a particular want or need for your loved one, always be sure to ask. These are just a few questions to consider when searching for a skilled nursing facility. Some of the questions can work for assisted living centers; however, skilled care facilities offer more direct care 24/7.
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Life Move Terms WHEN I RECOGNIZED the unique needs of the elder population as it relates to moving from their long time family home, I developed the “Your Life, Your Move, Your Terms” program. The program assists families in this transition. I experienced this first hand with my 83-year-old mother when I helped her move to a retirement community. I spent many months trying to find what I considered to be the “right” place for her to live. Much to my surprise she did not like any of the places we visited. After months without finding what I thought was a good fit, I threw up my hands in frustration and told her she was on her own. As I drove back to my office that day I realized the problem was not my mother, but rather myself. My mother never had asked for help because she felt safe and content where she lived. I realized there are a lot of emotions involved for both the senior and their family. While we may believe we are doing what is in their best interest, we must remember they need to have a voice in the decision process. There is much that goes into this complex and sometimes heart-wrenching decision to move. Eventually, my mother selected a wonderful retirement community where she happily lives to this day. We are fortunate that this occurred before a crisis made the move a necessity. I encounter opportunities to educate, enlighten and—hopefully—inspire people about life’s transitions on a daily basis. I hope to offer you insight about the special needs of the senior population and how this relates to real estate. Preparing your home for the market has both practical and emotional aspects. This ranges from downsizing and decluttering to the challenging decisions of when and where to move. I will share stories of those in the process of moving and of those who have successfully completed their moves. I hope their stories will bring clarity and assuage your fears. Kathy Bryant is a broker with EXL Realty. Her real estate business is dedicated to the needs of seniors and their families. Kathy earned the designation of Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) after successfully completing the certification process. SRES designees are certified senior specialists and are astute to the financial and emotional challenges senior clients face. She can be reached via email at kathy@kathybryanthomes.com.
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MODERN RETIREMENT indicates people are living longer, healthier, active lives while enjoying relationships with family and friends. When people move into Riverview Retirement Community, they are allowed time for things that matter to them, no distractions like yard work, shoveling snow, and home repair projects. A retirement community offers newfound time and freedom. Riverview offers its residents choices, including regular fitness and swimming programs, musical experiences, creative woodworking opportunities, and social stimulation: a lifestyle offering the most independence within a maintenance free environment. Often, new residents find their first place at Riverview’s independent living homes and over time their needs may change. Many transition to assisted living or skilled nursing options with more readily available assistance. However, they remain close to nurturing friendships they’ve already established. Finding somewhere to call home is the same whether you’re in your early twenties and moving out for the first time, or sixty-five and looking at retirement communities. It’s about finding a place that fits your lifestyle and makes you feel happy and comfortable. It’s never too late in life to seek the beautiful views or indoor pool you’ve always dreamed of. Transitioning into retirement years is an exciting but anxious time. It’s an opportunity to take stock of what’s important to you, the things you’d like to keep in your life, and what you might want or need to change. When considering a move to a community and while touring possibilities, these are questions one typically asks. We have resources available to assist you in gaining the answers you are seeking.
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They’re cool, sleek, discreet and virtually invisible. New technologies are all about function, style, and effortless living. The latest hearing aids offer all three. The designs are incredibly attractive with smooth, modern contours. And they’re much smaller than even conventional Bluetooth earpieces. Many of the latest hearing aids are so tiny, they sit discreetly and comfortably inside the ear canal, out of sight. You might say that aesthetically, hearing aids have had a complete makeover.
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State-of-the-art comfort and convenience mean you’ll always want to use them. Super-small, super-light, customized, functional, and ergonomically designed, hearing aids today are more comfy than ever—yet tough enough to withstand real life. For most of the newest hearing aids, there’s virtually no feedback or whistling thanks to advances in digital technologies. And most are hypoallergenic with nanotechnology coating to keep them clean and dry. Some are even fully waterproof, so you can swim and shower in them, no problem. Plus, today’s greaterthan-ever audio-processing goes hand-inhand with less battery usage. Some hearing aids are even rechargeable, eliminating the need to change batteries altogether. But the convenience and comfort don’t end there. Some brands let you set up reminders for things like appointments or taking medicine. Perhaps the most “peaceof-mind-preserving” life hack, though, is leading-edge technology that helps soothe the ringing in your ears (tinnitus) in a way that suits you.
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no matter who you are or how fit you are there’s always that nagging notion in your mind of “I’m just too busy today to go work out” and as a fitness professional I know that’s not really the case. You just think you are “too busy” to get a workout in. I know you can’t necessarily dedicate an hour to a workout every single day, but there are sneaky ways to get little workouts in throughout the day to keep fitness a part of your lifestyle in and out of the gym. Take this 10 minute office workout for example. You don’t need any equipment, you won’t break a sweat so you won’t have any embarrassing odor at your afternoon client meeting, and you can do it indiscreetly at your desk. LATERAL NECK FLEXION: Simply flex your neck to the right and then to the left for a set of 10. This exercise should be done while seated. FORWARD NECK FLEXION: In a seated position, flex your neck forward for a set of 10. SHOULDER ROLLS: In a seated position, roll your shoulders forward for a set of 10 and then backwards for a set of 10. LEG CROSSOVER STRETCH: In a seated position, cross your legs and then rotate your upper torso to the side of your top crossed leg. For example, if you cross your right leg over your left leg, then rotate your torso to the right side. Hold this position for 15-30 seconds. Do two sets of five repetitions on each side. SEATED LEG EXTENSION (LEG KICKS): In a seated position, extend and kick out one leg in front of you for a set of 20. Next, do the other side for a set of 20.
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CIRCLE LEG LIFTS: In a seated position, with one leg extended in front with your toes pointed, make small circles with your extended leg in one direction then reverse the direction for a set of 5-10 in the opposite direction. TRICEPS CHAIR PUSH UPS/DIPS: Start at the edge of the chair with your body forward and knees flexed, and then flex your elbows. Next drop your torso downward, then extend your elbows and elevate your torso. Remember to breathe while doing these. Consider two sets of 10 repetitions. CALF RAISES: Seated calf raises can be done with the toes pointing forward, outward, or inward. While seated with the back straight and shoulders squared, lift your heels and contract your calves. Consider two sets of 10 each. These exercises will really help with lower extremity circulation. Additionally, you can sit on a stability ball—a Swiss ball—at your desk and do most of these moves on that to increase the effectiveness of the workout. Throwing this little workout into your day will help you keep working toward your fitness goals and help you feel more energetic, which leads to better efficiency in every aspect of your life, which leads to bigger and better things. Matt Griffith is the owner of Catalyst Fitness and has been in the field for 11 years, with a degree from Eastern Washington University.
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EYE HEALTH: DRY EYES by Shannon M. Potts, RPh
DRY EYES may be one of the most common eye complaints by the general population. Some may think of it as more of a nuisance but to others the soreness, grittiness and pain can truly affect everyday life. There are many risk factors to increase your chances of experiencing dry eyes. These include medications, climate, visual tasking, aging, nutrition, contact lens wearing, eye surgery as well as biological problems such as Meibomian gland dysfunction. The management and treatment of dry eyes can at best be as simple as modifying your environment, computer screen placement, phone apps to remind you to blink more frequently, and using over the counter artificial tears, preferably without preservatives, on a routine basis—not just when symptoms are bothersome to restore tear film health. Proper nutrition and supplementation can also help. Omega-3 fatty acid can help decrease inflammation, stimulate tear production and thin gland secretions. These are the easier treatments that anyone can do. As chronic dry eye has more effect on daily living, treatment can progress into using prescription antiinflammatory eye drops, lacrimal inserts and immunomodulatory eye drops such as Restasis to increase tear production. Punctal plugs are sometimes used once tear film health is reestablished to help retain the tears on the eyes for a longer period of time by plugging the tear duct. If nothing 136
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else seems to work in severe dry eye cases, some providers may suggest a trial of Autologous Serum Tears, an eye drop made from your own serum by a compounding pharmacy. Autologous serum tears are a unique option. The patient’s blood is drawn and the serum is separated from the blood cells. The serum is then diluted into an eye drop that is preservative free and hypoallergenic to the patient. The serum tears contain nutrients and growth factors that mimic natural tears and offer relief to many patients when nothing else could. Since “dry eye” itself is a broad classification that can potentially have many root causes that can be managed or potentially fixed, treatment options are ever emerging and are a focus of the research community. Whether you have yet to experience dry eye or your symptoms are quite severe, there are many treatments currently available that can help alleviate your discomfort. Though signs and symptoms of dry eyes can be listed by sufferers, visiting your eye care specialist on a regular basis is very important for early diagnosis of many eye conditions that have no clear symptoms until the condition has progressed. Your eye care specialist can help you formulate a treatment plan based on your diagnosis that is just right for you. Shannon M. Potts, RPh, is a clinical and compounding pharmacist and director of Reliant LifeWorks Pharmacy and Wellness Clinic.
A LIFETIME OF GOOD EYE HEALTH MOST OF US ARE FAMILIAR with the healthy habits necessary to promote a high quality of life—whether we put them into practice or not. What some may not realize is that many of these common-sense teachings not only prevent disease, they also keep vital organs, such as your eyes, in tip-top shape. “Your quality of life is closely linked to how well you see,” says Lisa Shin. “You can take steps now to take care of your eyes and preserve your vision well into old age.” Protect your eyesight and keep your eyes healthy for years to come with these tips: Eat a healthy diet. Research shows that certain foods can boost eye health and ward off age-related eye changes, such as macular degeneration. To keep your eyes in the best shape, Shin recommends incorporating eye-boosting vitamins and minerals into your diet, such as lutein and zeaxanthin (found in broccoli, corn, squash, peppers, spinach and kale); vitamin C (found in citrus fruits, melons, tomatoes and broccoli); vitamin E (found in legumes, wheat germ, nuts and seeds); zinc (found in whole grains); and omega-3 fatty acids (found in salmon). Reduce time in the sun. Cataracts are the most common cause of age-related vision loss in adults. Because the sun's ultraviolet rays can increase your risk of developing cataracts, it’s important to take precautions to shield your eyes from the sun. Shin recommends wearing
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UV protective eyewear, as well as a widebrimmed hat. Quit smoking. It’s a no-brainer that smoking is bad for your heart and lungs, but did you realize that it can also damage your eyesight? “Smoking harms nearly every bodily organ, including the eyes,” Shin says. “Cigarette smokers are at greater risk of developing both macular degeneration and cataracts.” Exercise regularly. Aside from keeping your waistline trim, regular exercise can also keep your eyes sharp. A study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology found that those who led an active lifestyle were 70 percent less likely to develop macular degeneration. Participants in the study walked at least two miles a day, but even just 30 minutes of walking a day can go a long way toward keeping your entire body in good shape. Get an annual eye exam. Even if you think you have impeccable vision, it’s still imperative to schedule an annual eye checkup. The eyes provide a surprising number of clues about your overall health. By simply peering into your eyes, your eye doctor can detect a broad array of health conditions— from hypertension to diabetes—that you might not even be aware you have. —Family Features
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As Chad prepared to move, members of the press began to speculate about what the timing of his departure meant, with many predicting that he won the competition, and others suggesting that he was eliminated right away. “I’m just thinking about what’s best for me and my life,” Chad says. He pulled into Spokane a mere six weeks after deciding to return. He had a going away party in San Diego, an emotional evening attended by 500 members of the culinary scene, including every employee of the restaurant he had just closed. “For a moment I was like ‘should I really leave this behind?’” he says. “Then I thought, ‘that’s your legacy, dude. Go.’” When I asked him how he started cooking, he told me: “Well, it was the only job I qualified for when I joined the Navy.” Chad left Spokane after joining up on 9/11, at 19. He chose the Navy because the line for the Marines was too long. After six weeks of culinary school in Texas (which he describes as “three weeks in the kitchen, three weeks doing paperwork”), he began cooking on ships. “I hated it. I really did. It wasn’t cooking like I was used to,” he says. “My grandmother was a cook, she was a gardener, she was a painter, an artist. So everything that she did was with love, and it was colorful, and it was delicious, and it was beautiful, and there were a lot of memories attached to it. I couldn’t attach myself to anything that we were eating.” Three weeks in, Chad remembers a shipboard call with his mother in Spokane. He this person calls for this, you cook that, you put it on a tray so it dries the oil out, you hand it to them, they plate it. That’s your job for the night.’ And I did it, and I did it well.” Chad went on to become a Chef de Partie at the Hotel Del before taking a job as a Sous Chef at the Doubletree Golf Resort (assuming the position of Executive Chef soon after). After two years in that position, he was ready to be back in the restaurant world again. Over the next few years, Chad held executive chef positions at several restaurants, started and ran an elite boutique catering company, and launched five different restaurants, from a pizza company in a mall food court in La Jolla, to a gastrobar in Tijuana, serving “fun, niche-y Mexican food.” Of the five, those two are still open, just in case you’re planning a road trip. In the midst of his demanding career, Chad received the opportunity to go on Top Chef. At first he was hesitant. The representative who contacted him convinced him. “She said: ‘This is going to be great for you and you would be great on the show and people would love you,'” he says. “She said all the right things.” White was told that this season would be a little different, that they 140
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wanted to quit. She reiterated the consequences of going AWOL, and reminded him of whom he was. “She said ‘Chad, you’ve been an artist all your life, you’ve drawn, you’ve painted, you’ve worked with your grandma in the kitchen here and there, why don’t you make it your own? You’re going to have to follow rules your entire life but if you can, find a way to make it enjoyable. That 10-inch white plate that you put food on? It’s a canvas. Paint on it with food.’ After that, a light bulb came on for me,” he says. His mother sent him encouragement in the form of books by food superstars like Bobby Flay. She played into his love for bold colors and flavors and stirred his imagination about what a chef could be. It was just what Chad needed. “People started to recognize that my food tasted better. I started to gain the ranks, and before I knew it, I was in the wardroom cooking for officers.” After about four years in the Navy, Chad had the opportunity to do an externship at the renowned Hotel Del Coronado. At first, they had him working with garnishes and table decorations like carved watermelons and potato roses, but as serendipity would have it, a line cook from the fine dining kitchen had called in sick. “The chef gave me a chance,” says Chad. “He says ‘Hey listen, somebody called in sick, I need somebody to jump on the line, I don’t have time to really teach you too much. This is where your salt is, this is your pepper, here’s the oil, you know, sauté this, this is the color that I want on it. When
would only be casting Sous Chefs and above. “It was exactly true. When I showed up on day one it was James Beard award-winning chef, Food and Wine best new chef, this person worked for Per Se, this person worked for EMP (Eleven Madison Park) in New York, this person worked for Jean-Georges Vongerichten for six years, this person worked for Emeril Lagasse for 10 years, and I’m just like: ‘why am I here? These guys are gonna own me.’ “From your couch it’s easy to say ‘Can you believe that guy just burned bread?’ You don’t know what kind of pressure you’re under. You don’t know how much money you have to spend for 500 people in 15 minutes in a Whole Foods where everything is extremely expensive. I’ve seen Michelin star chefs fail. So it’s really just about how well you can cook under pressure. You think that you’re ready. You’re not ready. “Then you get in your own head and you start making mistakes that you would scream at your dishwasher for making. It’s terrifying. I remember the first episode when I had to supreme oranges and my hands were shaking. I can supreme oranges better than most people. But when you’re looking at a clock ticking and you have these 17 other
chefs who are badasses that simple thing of peeling an orange and getting the segments out of it becomes like you’re trying to do a foie gras torchon in front of 300 people who are all experts at making foie gras torchon. “You’re being judged by America, you’re being judged by the other chefs in the room, you’re being judged by Padma and Tom, I mean, those two individuals, during that period, were the most frightening people I have ever seen in my life. I’ve seen this show, I’ve seen them rip people apart and all I’m thinking in my head is ‘what are they going to say about me next?’ I think that’s another reason why I was very hesitant to go on to Top Chef, because if I go on and make a fool of myself I feel like everything I’ve done in the past just kind of gets washed away.” Although he was eliminated during the eighth episode, Chad has a lot of positive feelings about the show. “Top Chef overall was a great experience. It challenged me, it pushed me harder than I’ve ever pushed myself before, it allowed me to see where my weaknesses and strengths were,” he says. “If somebody asked if I would do it again? Yeah, yeah I would.” Now that he’s back in Spokane, Chad is eager to help create community and education around food. “From a culinary standpoint you have so much opportunity to touch so many lives,” he says. “So why not here? If you ask anybody in the community in San Diego they’ll tell you ‘Chad is a community builder, he loves to be involved, he loves working with children and working with local farms.’ I’ve given so much to San Diego, it’s time to give back to my hometown.” Chad is hoping to open several restaurants in the next few years. During our interview, he tossed out five or six ideas including one that seems to have his heart, already named Native Post and Provisions. Although the concept has gone through several iterations, the last time we spoke, he was leaning toward only offering a tasting menu. “I know that is uncharted territory for Spokane, but at the same time, I feel that there are people here who are willing to do it.” These days, Chad is enjoying spending time with his family, savoring the luxury of cooking ramen for his mom spontaneously. "I love this city. I’ve been away too long, I want to support it, and it’ll probably support me back so, why not?”
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t first glance, Prohibition Gastropub, located on Monroe, might look like one of the many dive bars that has been housed on its premises. The first thing that caught my eye as I went to try it for the first time, was the reader board sign announcing “the best candy bacon in town.” With an invitation like that, who could resist going in? The pub, which opened last October, is small, but cozy, and the drink menu seems to be carefully curated with new and old favorites (our server was also more than willing to suggest something off menu), a variety of mostly local beers and wines, and a respectable whiskey, scotch, bourbon, and tequila list. I ordered a perfectly balanced French 75, a blend of gin, sparkling wine, lemon juice and Peychaud’s bitters ($7). We soon found that the candied bacon is featured on most of the menu items (not a problem for me in the least). When I asked if it was possible to purchase some, one of the chefs told me that we could probably work something out. We started with the jalapeño poppers ($8), which are stuffed with cream cheese, sour cream, garlic and cheddar. Each popper is wrapped in (you guessed it) candy coated bacon. I was impressed with the size of the
poppers, each half of a healthy jalapeño pepper. The savory inside was perfectly melty and hot, while the pepper itself was tender and flavorful. In my opinion, the bacon could have been a tad crispier, but it’s both a difficult balance and a matter of personal preference. Both my guest and I felt that these had just the right amount of heat. For lunch, we tried the Chick Pea burger ($10), a vegetarian option consisting of a house made chickpea patty with finely chopped lettuce, tomato and red onion, topped with feta cheese and lemon vinaigrette on a brioche bun (I was told that the staff are eager to accommodate vegan diners as well as vegetarians). The patty was a little crumbly (which comes with the territory), but very flavorful and balanced. My guest and I thought it gave the traditional burgers a run for their money. We also ordered the Al Capone burger ($11.50), one of Prohibition’s best sellers. Like the other two burgers on the menu (one of them a bison burger), the meat is mixed with a proprietary blend of spices that includes coffee grounds. Although we were initially skeptical, both my guest and I agreed that it added an extra dimension, like a well-used spice, without being heavy handed. The house-made dirty ketchup has a hint of heat and blends well with the cheddar cheese, red onion, lettuce, and (of course) candy bacon. The whole thing is topped with a slightly runny fried egg and served on a brioche bun with a side of hand cut fries. On another visit, I tried the Whiskey Runner ($12.50), the bison burger, topped with cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and house-made whiskey barbecue sauce (which is almost more like chutney in consistency and flavor profile). It was satisfying, with the right amount of spice. The menu stays the same for lunch and dinner and is very manageable in size. The Al Capone Burger Bootlegger ($10.50), gives another burger option, this one without spicy components and the addition of blue cheese. The Speakeasy Club offers a white meat alternative, with turkey, candied bacon, lettuce and tomato on sourdough bread. I also tried the Blue Cheese Lasagna ($10.50), which was heavy on the cheese, a combination of blue cheese and mozzarella (the blue cheese wasn’t overly strong), and light on the chicken. The noodles were beautifully cooked, and the whole cloves of garlic added a nice flavor and texture.
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at first, it took both my guest and me to finish it. We agreed that it had a nice consistency and complexity of flavor. It’s clear that Prohibition is trying their best to connect with their community. On Mondays, you can get in on trivia at 6 p.m., or drop by on Thursdays for Scotch and cigars on the heated patio. Each day of the week features something different, from wine and cocktail specials, to Friday’s food specials which are only available for dinner that night. Both of my experiences at Prohibition were delightful. The food was balanced, the flavors
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Chicken-N-Mo,
A Family Affair by Chris Street
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n the South, “collards” as they’re more likely called and fried chicken are religion to some. Devotees of southern food know only a few holy sites exist in the entire world and two of them are in Texas, my home state and the former home of ChickenN-Mo’s owner, Bob Hemphill. The owner is from a small Texas town that lives and breathes three things: Friday night high school football, good BBQ and of course, Sunday after church fried chicken. One of the aforementioned fried chicken holy sites in Texas is Frenchy’s located smack dab in the middle of the notorious Houston ghetto called 3rd Ward. The other is in Dallas, Bubba’s Fried Chicken, in the equally notorious University Park. Two places that couldn’t be more different, but while distinct as day and night, they both seek only one truth which is not Jesus is Lord (remember I’m talking about the Bible belt here), but a good plate of chicken and collards—no matter what your race, color, creed or religion—are good for the body and soul. And so goes the story of Chicken-N-Mo. If Michelin awarded stars to down home cooking establishments instead of elitist fare, Chicken-N-Mo would take home three stars. It’s that good. Good down home soulful cooking where everybody’s treated with Texas hospitality: that pretty much sums up Chicken-N-Mo. The restaurant’s been opened since 1992. Bob Hemphill’s been manning his fryers in Spokane for almost 24 years. He is a master of frying poultry and a legend in the chicken business with people coming from damn near all 50 states to taste his food. Fried chicken that’s golden brown on the outside and juicy (yet fully cooked) on the inside requires skill, patience, and precision. It also takes a degree of artistry and timing of the hand—something Bob has mastered and passed onto his children and his children’s children like Native Americans pass down their stories from elder to the tribal youth. When thinking about soul food or southern cooking it’s important to understand if you’ve not had the real thing, it would be a mistake to compare this naturally healthy food with greasy, low quality imitation southern fare from fast food chains. Southern food is by its very nature wholesome, unprocessed, nutritious, and if you watch the carbs, can be a tasty addition to a healthy diet. Real fried chicken has a light (emphasis on the word: light) but highly flavorful dusting of seasoned flour and is not served dripping in oil. Grease from the cooking process should be left back in the fryer and all you should have when you bite in is juicy, moist, plump chicken meat and a touch of spice. If you’re a low carb person, simply remove the crispy flour coating and there you have a high protein low carb meal. Just avoid the rolls, mashed potatoes, and sweet potato pie (God forgive me for saying that). I have to apologize to the southern food purists—they just raised their hands toward the sky and screamed “Lawd have mercy,” because I just told you to forget the pie, but hey, if you’re watching your diet you gotta do what you gotta do. Chicken-N-Mo’s menu is good as it is basic. They have chicken plates with light and dark meat available (all dinners include two sides: gumbo, collard greens, baked beans, red beans and rice, green beans, macaroni salad,
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potato salad, coleslaw or hush puppies). They have ribs, catfish, and sandwiches and some of the friendliest service in Spokane primarily because it’s a family run business with the 70-something patriarch of the family, Bob, occasionally working the fryer and BBQ pit. When he’s on, it’s a treat to have the man himself prepare your chicken. His daughter, Peaches, cooks as well, and his granddaughter takes the orders up front at the cash register. Prices range from $4.49 for two pieces of chicken (leg and a wing) to $18.99 for a half slab of ribs. My supper at Chicken-N-Mo consisted of a two piece chicken white meat dinner with a breast and a wing ($9.99) and collard greens and a side of red beans and rice. I also sampled the 6 oz catfish dinner ($10.99) with green beans and slaw. The chicken breast was plump, moist and extremely tasty and the collards were out of this world good; it’s amazing how far a few simple ingredients like garlic, onions and crushed red pepper flakes can carry a simple vegetable like collard greens from plain, to out of this world flavorful. The red beans and rice were spicy good and came out steaming hot as did the catfish plate. Chicken-N-Mo is about food, tradition and family. It is the quintessential food driven restaurant you’ll leave full, happy and with a levity of spirit. There’s a reason they call it comfort food and I think the time has come to add downtown Spokane’s ChickenN-Mo to the list of holy sites. Chicken-N-Mo | 414 1/2 W. Sprague Ave. Open Mon-Fri, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 12 p.m.-8 p.m. | (509) 838-5071 | chicken-n-more.com
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In food processor with metal blade, pulse mushrooms, onion, garlic and ginger until finely chopped. Add ground beef; pulse until combined. In large, nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushroom mixture, thyme, oregano, mustard, garlic and dried onion. Cook, stirring often, 10 minutes, or until browned. Stir in red pepper, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and vinegar. Simmer 5 minutes; remove from heat.
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f all the great times to drink beer, Spokane Craft Beer Week is one of the best. More than 70 local events hosted by breweries, bars and restaurants will offer new and special release beers, one time only collaboration beers and excellent parties and pricing. If you love beer, or you think you could learn to, this is the week to experience what our local brewers have to offer. Sponsored by Spokane7’s ON TAP beer blog and hosted by the Inland Northwest Craft Brewers Guild, Spokane Craft Beer Week runs Monday, May 16 through Sunday, May 22. Held in conjunction with American Craft Beer Week, this is the eleventh year for the national celebration and the second year for Spokane. After traveling to other cities for their take on the national event, Matt Hanson of Whistle Punk Brewing knew Spokane could host a great Craft Beer Week, too, so he organized one. “My brother and I would go to Seattle’s Craft Beer Week every year, or a couple different ones like Portland and San Francisco,” says Matt. “That was what we wanted to do in Spokane, and we wanted to get a bunch of different restaurants, breweries and bars in town to be involved.” The first year was a great success, and many businesses immediately signed on.
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Spokane Craft Beer Week Matt says the turnout was overwhelming, and several breweries set sales records. This year will be even bigger, with more events, more participation and more beer. One new event will be an IPA competition where you can buy a flight of unlabeled IPAs and vote on your favorites, with a winner crowned at the end. Many businesses will host tap takeovers and parties, and Matt, who does not yet have a tap house for his Whistle Punk beers, plans to participate in several of those. He wants to release some barrel-aged beers, as well, and says that many brewers will do the same. “It’s when a lot of people put their best foot forward and put out stuff that they’ve been holding on to, like cellared kegs and things like that,” he says. That means that if you want to try new beers, this is the week to do it, because some of those special releases will only be available during Spokane Craft Beer Week. Many of those one-of-a-kind beers will flow from firkins, small casks of beer that carbonate naturally through fermentation, which means each cask tastes unique. Emily Schwartz of River City Brewing says they plan to tap a few this year, just like they did last year as part of their intense Craft Beer Week schedule.
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Now available On Tap All over Spokane and Coeur d'Alene! “Last year we had a couple different pint nights,” Emily says, “and another night we did a firkin at the Lantern Tap House. That same night we did a pint night at Geno’s, too.” Emily says another Craft Beer Week favorite is the collaboration beer event. Brewers draw names out of a hat, then team up with the brewery they drew to create a new beer. She says last year River City drew Big Barn Brewing and had a fun experience sharing favorite techniques, malts and hops with each other, and brewing enough beer to pour at both breweries and a collaboration celebration at No-Li Brewhouse. Matt says No-Li poured about 20 different collaboration beers at the event last year. No-Li even made a bonus beer for the event, an Oyster Stout that used Washington oysters for a rich, satisfying, slightly briny brew that was a good example of the bold new flavors Spokane Craft Beer Week inspires. Averaging more than 10 events per day, the problem will not be finding good parties to go to, the problem will be choosing which ones. No matter what part of town you live in, a business near you will be hosting something fun, and you can find the schedule on the event website: spokanecraftbeerweek.com.
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The Dining Guide includes summaries of local restaurants that are featured on a rotating basis each issue. Suggestions for additions or corrections can be sent to katie@spokanecda.com. Categories: Asian and Indian, Barbecue, Bistros, Breakfast and Lunch Specialties, Burgers, Casual Dining, Fine Dining, Italian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern, Mexican, Pizza, Pub Fare, Seafood, Steak Houses, Other
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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.” Open daily. 1724 N. Monroe (509) 443-1632 and 1220 W. Francis (509) 413-2029. www.eataloha.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 11 a.m.-10 p.m., closed Mon. 1228 S. Grand Blvd in Spokane. (509) 315-5201. www.gingerspokane.com. 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 11 a.m-close. 818 W. Sprague. (509) 290-5763. www.nudoramen.com.
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 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat 12 noon-9 p.m., Sun 12 noon-8 p.m. 430 W. Main, Spokane. (509) 838-0630. 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 striking sky ceilings in the main dining rooms. Think Vegas with pad thai. All locations Mon-Thu 11:30-9 p.m., Fri 11:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat 12-9:30 p.m., Sun 12-9 p.m. Delivery available. info@thaibamboorestaurant.com, www.thaibamboorestaurant. com. The Wave Island Sports Grill and Sushi Bar.
Japanese and Hawaiian. The Wave picks up right where Raw left off with sushi, nigiri, and teriyaki with island twists and an energetic after-hours scene. The friendly everyone-knows-your-name atmosphere is
free. Mon-Wed 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Thu 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m., Sat 12 noon-1:30 a.m., Sun 12 noon-9 p.m.. 523 W. 1st Ave. (509) 747-0556. www. wavespokane.com. -
BARBECUE Chicken-N-Mo. “Amazing-Crispy-Tender-Chicken-
n-More” could have been the name. It is that good, and Bob Hemphill—full-time cook and part-time preacher—is telling the truth about the “more” as well: moist ribs slathered in Hemphill’s own sweet and kicking, Texas-style barbeque sauce, cornmealbreaded catfish fried fresh when you order, pulled pork sandwiches, fiery red beans and sweet crisp coleslaw. Call ahead if you want catfish and save room for the cobbler or sweet potato pie. 414 W. Sprague. Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 12-8 p.m. (509) 838-5071. www.chicken-n-more.com. -
Red Lion BBQ & Pub. For about 20 years, whether it was in the old rhythm and blues, peanut-shellson-the-floor days, or more recently as a sports bar, there’s always been butt-kickin’ BBQ at this downtown corner spot. The undisputed star here is wine broiled chicken, spicy and robust, yet falling-off-thebones moist and tender. Together with their signature fried bread and honey, and you have a BBQ experience that can’t help but please. 126 N. Division. Sun-Thu 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-1 a.m. (Sunday breakfast buffet 9 a.m.-noon during football season.) (509) 835-LION (5466). www.redlionbarbeque. com. Uncle Leroy’s BBQ. Don’t be surprised if you’re
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ply waiting their turn to sample Mr. Payne’s world class fare. A red shack with limited but comfortable seating inside, a multi level barbecue smoker (AKA the pit) out back, a patio deck with picnic tables out front and plenty of parking make up an ideal, holein-the-wall setting for pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, smoked sausage and beef brisket. Dinner platters include house made beans, coleslaw, and a beverage. For textbook Kansas City-style smokiness finished off with some cornbread and maybe some peach cobbler, look no further than this charming BBQ joint located in Spokane Valley just off the Pines exit. 205 S. Pines Spokane Valley. Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed Sun and Mon. www.facebook.com/UncleLeRoysBBQ. -
BISTROS 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 awardwinning house salad, brilliant with sliced pears, crumbled Gorgonzola and a white truffle vinaigrette. 115 N. Wgshington. Lunch Mon-Fri 11-2, Dinner Mon-Sat 5-close. (509) 838-4600. www.herbalessencecafe. , dinner com. Lunch 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. 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. 2013 East 29th Ave. Mon-Fri 7 a.m. -9 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sun 8 a.m.-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 dinner 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 Por-
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tobello 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 p.m., Dinner seven days 5-10 p.m.. 214 N. Howard. (509) 747-2004. www.mizuna. com.
Oval Office. The Oval Office features an expansive selection of cleverly named martinis to complement 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 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat-Sun, 3 p.m.-11 p.m. 620 Spokane St., Post Falls. (208) 777-2102. www.whitehousegrill.com. The Cellar. One of the most popular eateries along Coeur d’Alene’s historical Sherman Street was revamped in 2015 by Adam Hegsted, Spokane-based chef and restaurateur. A talented kitchen team uses only seasonal, natural, farm-fresh foods like fresh Steelhead from the Columbia River and cheese from Idaho-based Ballard Cheese Company to make approachable dishes like Miso Roasted Steelhead and Northwest Paella. True to the establishment’s name, they have a subterranean, climate-controlled, security glass and access-code enclosed room for their vast wine collection (estimates fluctuate from 2 to 3 thousand bottles at any one time). The Cellar’s wine program is the cornerstone of the restaurant (Wine Spectator Magazine has honored them 3 years in a row). Music is often jazz or blues played live and to a packed house on weekends. 313 E Sherman Ave in Coeur d’ Alene. Open daily 4 p.m.-close. (208) 6649463. www.thecellarcda.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 and 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.
BREAKFAST & LUNCH SPECIALTIES
Frank’s Diner. Frank’s has become a Spokane land-
mark in just over a decade. Both early 1900s vintage
rail cars were originally obtained by the Knight brothers Frank and Jack during the Depression, and each converted them to diners in Seattle and Spokane, respectively. Larry Brown, of Onion Bar and Grill fame, acquired the Seattle diner in 1991 and moved it to its present location, meticulously restored by well-know local restaurant restoration artisan, Pat Jeppeson. Frank’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, available all day, has all the classics. Among our favorites are the open-face turkey, roast beef and mushroom sandwiches, chicken pot pie, Joe’s Special (the venerable scramble of eggs, ground beef, spinach, onions and parmesan), and, of course, the don’t-miss-at-breakfast hash browns and silver pancakes. 1516 W. 2nd. Seven days 6 a.m.-8 p.m. (509) 747-8798. 10929 N. Newport Highway, Sun-Thurs 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri-Sat 6 a.m.-9 p.m. (509) 465-2464. www.franksdiners.com.
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 its 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 a.m.–2 p.m. 517 N. Pines Rd. in the Spokane Valley. (509) 891-7662. www.littleeurorestaurant.com. Old European. Many of the recipes behind the
amazing breakfast creations at the Old European arrived with Marie Mekkelsen when she emigrated from Denmark to America in 1906 at age 18, and this restaurant has remained a family affair with everything made from scratch, including Marie’s amazing Danish Aebelskievers (ball pancakes cooked in a cast iron skillet over an open flame). In addition to the original aebelskievers, Old European offers them stuffed with blueberries, sausage and havarti, or huckleberries (in season) as well. Topped with whipped cream they are a true delight. Also worthy of note is the true, freshly squeezed orange juice and the massive Hungarian Goulash with shredded potatoes, peppers, onions, ham, sausage, bacon and four eggs topped with cheddar cheese and fresh tomatoes. North: 7640 N. Division, (509) 467-5987. Mon-Sat 6 a.m.-2 p.m., Sun 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 1710 E. Schneidmiller Ave, Post Falls. (208) 777-2017. Mon-Sat 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sun 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. www.oldeuropean-restaurant. com.
Soulful Soups and Spirits. Show up at 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 11 a.m.–midnight, Tues-Fri, 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sat 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Closed Sun. 117 N. Howard in Spokane. (509) 4591190. www.soulfulsoupsspokane.com.
CASUAL DINING Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery. Casual and classy dining, specializing in craft cocktails. Holds the distinction of first distillery in the nation with a restaurant onsite. Perfect place for happy hour, or lunch on the patio. Try the Grilled Yellowfin Tuna Salad for well-blended, refreshing tastes in a generous portion. Pair with a house-created cocktail and some small-batch alcoholic ice cream. Open MonSun 11a.m.-close. 1710 W. Riverstone Dr. in Coeur D’Alene. www.bardenay.com. -
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Prohibition Gastropub. A small, but cozy pub
on Monroe offering modern meals with a vintage vibe and a carefully curated cocktail menu. Specialty candied bacon appears throughout the menu, from jalapeno poppers to a bevy of burgers. The kitchen is eager to please vegans and vegetarians, as well. 1914 N. Monroe. Open Mon, Wed-Sat 11a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-10 p.m., closed Tues. (509) 4749040. facebook.com/Prohibition.Gastropub.Spokane1.
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 6 a.m.-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 Daven-
port 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. 111 S. Post St. (Davenport Hotel Tower lobby). Serving breakfast 6-11 a.m., Lunch 11 p.m.-4 p.m., Dinner 4-10 p.m., and Late Night 10 p.m.-close. (509) 455-8888.
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FINE DINING Clinkerdagger. English pub décor overlooking the Spokane River. Known for their fresh seafood, steaks, and rock salt-roasted prime rib, Clinkerdagger is a favorite eating place among locals. Their salmon filet is one of the best in the area. The Broadway Pea Salad and Blums Coffee Toffee Pie are two classics since 1974. Two cozy fireplaces make for a warm, friendly atmosphere. 621 W. Mallon (in the Flour Mill). Lunch Mon-Fri 11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Dinner Mon-Thurs 4:30-9:00 p.m., Fri 4:309:30 p.m., Sat 4-9:30 p.m., Sun lounge 2-9 p.m. and dinner 3-8 p.m. (509) 328-5965. www.clinkerdagger. , Dinner com. Lunch
A Spokane favorite for 25 years!
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Masselow’s at Northern Quest. Named after a
strong chief who 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 N. Hayford Rd. in Airway Heights. (509) 242-7000. www.northernquest. com/dining/masselows.
Stacks at Steam Plant. Named for the twin smokestacks that have been a part of the downtown Spokane skyline for nearly a century, Stacks offers a full-service dining experience in a one-ofa-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. 3 p.m.–10 p.m. Sun-Thurs, 3 p.m.–11p.m. Fri-Sat. 159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks downtown. (509) 777-3900. www.steamplantspokane.com.
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• Spokane’s Best Reuben Sandwich • 16 Beers on tap • Patio overlooking Riverfront Park • Locally owned • Family's welcome Open 7 Days a week @ 11:30 AM
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ITALIAN 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 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 a.m.-8 p.m. (509) 443-6304. www.doitalian.com. -
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Italian Kitchen. Owners Bryce and Lyndsay Kerr have created a beautiful and charming décor along with exquisite cuisine, not to mention the remarkable hospitality. Known for its Calamari, Tiramisu, and Lasagna from scratch, the Italian Kitchen is as authentic as you’ll find. They were recently placed on the “Best of the Best” list, which honors the top 17 Italian restaurants in the nation. 113 N. Bernard. Lunch MonFri 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dinner Mon-Thur 3:30-9 p.m., Fri 3:30-10 p.m., Sat 4:30-10, Sun 4:30-9. (509) 3631210. www.italiankitchenspokane.com.
PUB AND LOUNGE FARE The Blackbird Tavern and Kitchen. Head straight to the bar where there are 34 beers (and four wines) on electronic tap, or take a seat at a squishy leather booth at a butcher block table. If it’s warm enough, you might want to sit on the patio under strings of Edison light bulbs. Located in the historic Broadview Dairy Building just north of downtown, the Blackbird offers southern-inspired gastropub fare like Bacon Fat Popcorn, Marinated Scallops and a bevy of burgers. A convenient location, kind, attentive service, the chance to try ingredients and combinations unlike any other area restaurant, bottomless mimosas at brunch and a bit of homey resemblance to its sister restaurant Manito Tap House on the South Hill make it a solid choice for friends and families alike. 905 N. Washington. Open MonFri 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat-Sun 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 3-11 p.m. (509) 392-4000. www.theblackbirdspokane.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 a.m.–11 p.m. Sun–Thur. Open until 2 a.m. Fri–Sat. 3011 S. Grand Blvd in Spokane. (509) 279-2671. www.manitotaphouse.com. -
O’Doherty’s Irish Grille. Traditional Irish pub
fare. Reuben sandwiches, fish and chips, burgers and salads are the specialties. An outdoor eating area in this downtown restaurant overlooks Spokane Falls Boulevard and Riverfront Park; perfect for early evening dining and people watching. Live folk music most Tuesday evenings. 525 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Sun-Mon 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues-Thurs 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m.-1 am. (509) 747-0322. -
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O’Doherty’s Irish Pub and BBQ Catering Company. The valley pub with a family-friendly
dining room, a traditional Irish menu, and Southernstyle barbeque done on the premises thanks of massive smoker installed by the former tenant, Smoky’s BBQ. Try the Guinness beer-battered fish and chips, the slow cooked corned beef, and the smoky pulled pork. In addition to the beers on tap, the bar includes a line-up of high-quality Scotch. Opens at 11:30 a.m. during the week and 9 a.m. for breakfast on the weekend. 11723 E. Sprague Ave. in the Valley. (509) 924-2578. www.odohertysirishpub.com. -
The Onion. Established in 1978, the Onion is the grand dean of gourmet burgers and casual family
dining in Spokane. From the Hula burger with ham and grilled pineapple, the “Big O” with bacon and avocado, to their namesake beer-battered onion rings, The Onion pays attention to details and does more from scratch than many other restaurants aspiring to loftier appellations. 302 W. Riverside, SunThurs 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-1 a.m. (509) 747-3852; 7522 N. Division, Mon-Sun 11-11. (509) 482-6100. -
Peacock Room. It is all about martinis, cold beer
and great music. Known as the place to see and be seen, the Peacock Room contributes to Spokane’s vibrant downtown nightlife. Showcasing a giant stained-glass peacock ceiling, the menu features such items as giant prawntinis, open-faced crab sandwiches and gourmet onion rings. Casual attire. Private dining room available seating up to 25 people. Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-midnight, Fri-Sat 11-1 a.m., Sun 2 p.m.-midnight. 10 S. Post. (509) 455-8888. -
Post Street Ale House. This floor to rafter reno-
vation 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 a.m.–2 a.m. daily. N. 1 Post Street. (509) 789-6900. -
Steam Plant Brewing Co. & Pub. An amazing location for a brewery–under layers of catwalks and an 80’ ceiling inside the renovated steam plant. The brewery produces eleven handcrafted microbrews on-site, from their famous Double Stack Stout to several seasonal varieties. Its microbrews are also available to go in kegs and growlers. The Pub features multiple flat-screen TVs and a game room to make a night of it. The brews are complemented by signature menu items like the Coal Bunker cheese bread, smoked steelhead and beer cheese soup. 3 p.m.–10 p.m. Sun-Thurs 3 p.m.–11 p.m. Fri-Sat.159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks downtown. (509) 777-3900. www.steamplantspokane.com. Steelhead Bar and Grill. Since its opening in May 2006, the Steelhead Bar and Grille has been an upscale downtown pub with an atmosphere evocative of Northwest living. The bar is intelligently stocked, especially with Bourbon and Canadian whiskies. Entrees include the Steel Burger and the “Downtown” Linguine. Sun-Mon 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Tues-Thurs 11 a.m.-midnight, Fri-Sat 11-12 (Bar open until 2am). 218 N. Howard. (509) 747-1303. The Swinging Doors. Opened in May of 1981,
the tavern turned restaurant has been in the same family for its whole life. With 27 beers on tap and 60 television screens, The Swinging Doors is a sports fan’s paradise. On the food front, the restaurant is famous for its large portions (which can be split). Breakfast is served all day and the huge pieces of Broasted Chicken remain the most popular item on the golf-themed menu. Show up for on your birthday for a free steak dinner. Open seven days a week from 6:45 a.m.-2 a.m. 1018 W. Francis in Spokane. (509) 326-6794. www.theswingingdoors.com. -
Timber. A sleek yet laid back gastropub in Post
Falls, Timber is all about nostalgia with its sepia-hued history of the region’s logging industry on their walls and a friendly wait staff bedecked in lumberjack-chic red suspenders. The diverse menu puts its focus on pizza with star attractions like BBQ Roadhouse (brisket, pulled pork, German sausage, sliced apple and house-made cheese blend). Other gastropub-
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esque dishes include the duck quesadilla, a surprisingly creative house salad, and chocolate Stromboli. More conventional favorites like the “Consummate Burger” and airline chicken also pepper the menu. Timber has enough funky dishes to earn its gastro pub cred, where new combinations are likely to become old favorites. 1610 E. Schneidmiller Ave. MonThur 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (208) 262-9593. facebook.com/timbergastropub.
PIZZA Fire Artisan Pizza. Walk in the front door and you
smell smoke from local orchard wood burning at 800 degrees in the Forno Bravo oven that is a focal piece of the open kitchen at the back of the restaurant. Whether you order up one of the creative pizzas on the menu or design your own pie, you are in for a treat. Fire’s chewy charred crust and bright red sauce are both excellent. The wine list is also well chosen and the space has an industrial retro feel that also manages to be warm and welcoming. Open Sun – Thu 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat, 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. 517 Sherman Ave. in Coeur d’Alene (also in Downtown Spokane). (208) 676-1743. www.firecda. com.
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 more than 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 a.m. Closes at 10 p.m. (11 p.m. on Fri and Sat). 3318 W. Northwest Boulevard. (509) 327-8277. www.theflyinggoat.com.
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Republic Pi. From the purveyors of The Flying Goat is the South Hill version of artisan pizza goodness. The overall unique pizza-gourmet salad-craft beer concept is the same, but with little menu overlap (favorites like the Dalton, Waikiki and Kiernan are served at both locations). Prior to pies, try the Rockwood Avocado sliced, beer battered, fried and served with Pico de Gallo and lime crème, or the spicy and addictive Cliff Park Brussels Sprouts roasted with crispy bacon, balsamic, cracked pepper and chili flakes. Pizzas come in two varieties: ”Traditionalists,” like The District with red sauce, sopressetta, fresh basil, cremini mushrooms and smoked fresh mozzarella, and “Progressives,” like The Republic, a puttanesca pizza topped with tomatoes, capers, Kalamata olives, green onion, basil and fresh mozzarella. A wide selection of locally focused beer on tap, wine, cocktails and a dessert menu round out the experience. 611 E. 30th Ave. Sun-Thur 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.midnight. (509) 863-9196.
OTHER Brain Freeze Creamery. Ice cream, espresso drinks and sandwiches are offered all day at this welcoming, family-friendly spot in Kendall Yards. They offer 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. Sun–Thurs 7 a.m.9 p.m., Fri-Sat 7 a.m.-10 p.m., www.brainfreeze.bz. (509) 321-7569. -
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Ways to Get Your Foodie On Hone the foodie in you with classes that help you take your culinary prowess to the next level. Inland Northwest Food Network, once a month “Seasonal Kitchen” cooking classes at Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, April is “Wild EdiblesTonics/Foraged Foods” with Katie Knocke. thejacklincenter.org Petunia's Gourmet Marketplace, April is Bone Broth Making Class. petuniasmarket.com Kitchen Engine, a multitude of classes. thekitchenengine.com Culinary Stone, ongoing cooking classes. culinarystone.com Rocket Market, wine and food classes. rocketmarket.com
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SIGNATURE DISH/peacock lounge
The Peacock Lounge:
Chocolate Torte and Peanut Brittle Martini
by Chris Street
BUILT TO BE a representation of what a bar would have looked like during the Davenport Hotel’s glory days of the 1920s, the Peacock Lounge was actually constructed in 2002 from what used to be ground level retail space along Sprague Avenue. The lounge is, by design, a look back to Spokane’s glamorous past when mining, agricultural and railroad money flowed through the fledgling city like water, Prohibition was the law of the land and jazz spilled out into the bustling downtown streets while inside speakeasies much like the Peacock, couples danced the Charleston until the sun came up. The lounge’s current atmosphere, despite its period representation of luxury and decadence, is decidedly low key. A great place for a late-night snack or an after the show coffee and desert, customers wear everything from jeans and boots to elegant taffeta evening gowns for women and their beaus in black tuxes. They no longer play jazz inside the bar, it’s usually rock and roll now, but the ambiance is still Jazz Age cool. The Davenport Hotel attracts an eclectic clientele and so does the Peacock Lounge. Some come to see and be seen, some come to tuck away into a candlelit corner and some come to the lounge simply to view the magnificent stained glass art decorating the bar. The work was created by local artist Sue Kim and is arguably Ms. Kim’s most creative work to date. The stained glass ceiling has
more than 5,000 colored pieces which come together to make up the composition of a peacock in full iridescent bloom. With the addition of color, glass normally transparent to visible light becomes a wonderful for creating vibrant images such as this one-of-akind work by Ms. Kim. The piece is a visual treat and has become a part of Spokane’s night life. The Peacock is a drinker's bar from the plush red leather chairs to intimate seating—at some time in your drinking career, everybody should go have a cocktail at this iconic downtown bar. At night, the Peacock Lounge comes alive with red light strips along the bar and the colorful illuminated patterns from the stained glass ceiling cast an almost psychedelic glow of colored light dappled across the floors and walls. The Peacock Lounge is perhaps best known for making the strongest martinis in town; with a double pour for each drink, caveat emptor, the night can quickly get away from you as the bartender’s pours are tasty, potent and tall. A chocolate torte ($8.50) paired with a peanut brittle martini ($12) is Davenport’s contribution to this special late night edition of Signature Dish. The torte is made from imported chocolate, fresh eggs and just creamed butter. It’s a deeply flavorful, rich pastry made in small quantities by the Davenport’s kitchen. The torte is also as delicious as it is big—every bit as big as those monster pieces of cake you see elsewhere. For $8, The Peacock’s torte is a steal. Likewise, is $12 for a double martini. A peanut brittle martini is the Davenport’s very own, made with Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Godiva white chocolate liquor and butterscotch schnapps; the outer edge of the glass is rimmed with crushed peanut brittle. An evening at the theater or a movie date is perfectly topped off with this late night treat and hand crafted cocktail courtesy of Head Chef Evan Tewel, the Davenport’s pastry chefs and a staff of knowledgeable mixologists. At a total of about $20 for the food and drink, it may one of the most reasonable places to eat in the late night dining scene.
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THE LAST WORD/by todd mielke
by Todd Mielke,
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CEO, Greater Spokane Inc.
veryone yearns to find their passion in life, often believing it is tied to finding just the right professional pursuit. I’ve struggled in that endeavor, never deciding which job would provide that satisfaction. I found myself fascinated by endless possibilities of careers in so many fields—medicine, law, politics, research, and foreign relations. But life is short, and how could I choose just one path? This uncertainty in my future took me on a path in higher education that would make any parent uneasy. I began as an accounting major at Washington State University, and after two years, switched my focus to mechanical engineering and attended Gonzaga University. Shortly thereafter, I pursued and graduated with degrees in finance and operations management at Eastern Washington University. Ultimately, I took a different approach and decided it was less about the specific job and more about the role in life I wanted to play—helping others achieve their goals and find success. My career path has taken me many places, but each time, I’ve been in a position to assist others to pursue their vision. I started my own excavation business, served in the state legislature, and worked for Johnson and Johnson. I started a second business, focused on assisting others through the regulatory environment of government, and then served for nearly 12 years as a county commissioner, helping to solve challenges facing our region. Today, I have the privilege of leading Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI), the Spokane region’s Chamber of Commerce and economic development organization. I get to lead an entire team dedicated to the success of others, who help businesses thrive and succeed, and who work to transform this region. Like everyone, I have learned a lot during my lifetime, and those lessons have contributed to who I am today. Listen to your grandparents and learn from their life experiences. My grandparents played a major role in my life. They lived through the Great Depression and often spoke of the things that truly matter. Both of my grandfathers were “jacks of all trades” and could fix just about anything. One grandmother stressed the importance of education, acknowledging that no one can take away what you’ve learned. Family is important. Family can be defined in many ways, but typically they are the constant in our lives—loyal and tolerant, helping us find our way when overwhelmed. Being a member of a family means putting the needs of others in front of our own, and ultimately sets the tone for how we look at, and treat others. My family has always been amazingly supportive. My daughter is approaching her 24th birthday. I’ve been raising her as a single parent since she was four, and I couldn’t have done it without the assistance of my “family.” Be an Optimist. I am the eternal optimist. Life is too short to be anything else. What I love most about my role at GSI is that I am surrounded by optimists. These are people who had a dream and started a business. They risked everything, they have abundant energy, and they think outside the box to find solutions. When you put people like that in the same room, the energy and enthusiasm are contagious. Parenting is an amazing experience. But it goes way too fast. My daughter is such a blessing. I am proud of the person she has become—she is creative, has common sense, is intuitively bright, and genuinely cares about others. My advice to new parents—I know life is busy and stressful, but make that time with your children. They are the most important investment in your life. Your life will be that much more fulfilling, and our society will be better for it. Find the wisdom in famous quotes and song lyrics. Throughout our lives, we are inundated with quotes and song lyrics. Here are some we can take to heart: “you never get a second chance to make a first impression”; “your word means everything”; “treat others as you would want to be treated”; and the one for every politician—“God gave you two eyes, two ears, but only one mouth. Do the math.” And then there was my grandmother’s favorite: “There are three kinds of people in this world—those who make things happen, those who watch what happens, and then those who simply wonder what happened. Which one will you be?”
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Bozzi Media, with Maryhill Winery, is excited to present The Vineyard Series Tasting--an exciting and exclusive onenight opportunity to mingle with owners, Craig and Vicki Leuthold and experience the diversity of Washington state wine all in one room. Featuring over 20 limitedproduction, single vineyard wines from Maryhill Winery's private collection, this social event allows guests to taste and purchase Maryhill's highest-tiered wines sourced from more than 15 award-winning vineyards throughout seven Washington American Viticulture Areas (AVAs).
Purchase Tickets at eventbrite.com VIP | $11.54 General | $16.82 For those who are new to Maryhill, and would like to join the wine club prior to the event, please visit their website: MaryhillWinery.com
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General admission tasting | 4:30-7:00pm. April 24th | Chateau Rive, 621 W Mallon Ave 162
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WHY WE LIVE HERE/by shane freeman
Shane Freeman snapped this photo in an empty field behind an apartment complex in Liberty Lake. The Spokane river is just to the right, out of the picture, and Mission Avenue is just to the left. Shane says there is nothing significant about this field, “except for a short time many photographers refer to as simply ‘the magic hour’ or ‘the golden hour,’ where the lighting is just right and the setting sun turns everything a golden warm temperature. And when the clouds are just right, you get the most beautiful sunsets. Most of the time these wonderful scenes are hidden by buildings, fences, or tall trees. You won’t have to go far in our neck of the woods to find large open fields, or a hill to climb to see over the city and trees to experience a sunset like this.” Shane advises to set a reminder about 20 to 30 minutes before the sun sets to go out for a walk and see the sun set a few times a week. You won’t be disappointed. Our sunsets are stunning . . . another good reason as to Why We Life Here.
Inspiration comes in many forms, particularly with the 1,000 words a picture paints in our minds. Submit your best representative shot as to why our region is the place to live to our art director, Kristi Somday, at kristi@spokanecda.com. If we choose to publish your photo, we’ll send you a $50 restaurant gift certificate as a thank you. Now, get out there and live big—oh, and take photos along the way.
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