Spokane CDA Living May Issue 126 by Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living

MAY 2016 #126 • $3.95 (Display Until June 15, 2016)

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THE HOUSE SHAREE BUILT Taking “nesting” to whole new levels, Sharee Moss is at it again as the due date for Baby #4 approaches and she and husband Brad prepare another set of house plans, and building yet another house for their growing family.

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ANNUAL HISTORY ISSUE Paying heed to a few of the stories that have shaped Spokane’s legacy . . . in classic, you don’t know where you are going if you don’t know where you came from.

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SPOKANE CDA WOMAN MAGAZINE We’ve created an enhanced city magazine by rolling Spokane CDA Woman magazine into this issue. WOMAN is all about honoring the journey of womanhood and creating a

photo by Eric Barro

communty quilt of sisterhood. Join us in celebrating #GirlPower.

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COVER:

Illustrated by Chris Bovey

SPOKANE FALLS SKYRIDE GONDOLAS

Image courtesy of Spokane Public Library’s Northwest Room

One of downtown Spokane’s main attractions, for visitors and residents alike, the gondolas of the Spokane Falls SkyRide—constructed for Expo 74 to lend a bird’s eye view of the rushing river below, and updated in 2005—remain one of the most recognizable landmarks of our city. Cover screen print by Chris Bovey.

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CONTENTS WHAT’S INSIDE 16

Editor’s Letter Honoring Spokane’s Past While Looking Toward the Future

First Look and Buzz

Real Estate Buy and Selling

Automotive Cruising Riverside: Then & Now

Chris Bovey Prints Lilacs & Lemons Ode to Mother’s Day

Spokane CDA WOMAN

Unstoppable #GirlPower a Your Fingertips

People Pages People of Spokane, Out and About

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Health Beat

The Scene

New Technologies Lung Health Nutrition 101

Mud, Bubbles, Sugar Oh My: Fun Runs

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Lilac City Lit Spring-Inspired Poetry Mother’s Day, Silent Reading Parties

Datebook The Best Options for Where to Go and What To Do

Local Cuisine Tex-Mex

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Restaurant Review The Ivory Table Supper Club

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Liquid Libations The Art of the Cocktail

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Dining Guide

Spokane’s Economy

Stops that Make Eating Out a Delicous Endeavor

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Metro Talk

The Nest Succulent Gardends House that Sharee Built Blinds and Draperies

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What I Know Dr. Michael Patmas Talks Healthcare, Company Culture and Treating Your Team Well

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EDITORIAL Stephanie Regalado

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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 fine and casual restaurants for residents and visitors to the region. For more information about the Dining Guide, email Stephanie@ spokanecda.com. BUZZ: If you have tips on what’s abuzz in

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EDITOR LETTER/a note from Stephanie

Honoring the Past, Eyes Toward the Future

ords and wine swirled throughout the festive atmosphere of Chateau Rive at the Flour Mill, a Bozzi Media event facility along the beautiful banks of the raging Spokane River, during the Maryhill Winery wine and magazine release party at the end of April. As I stood chatting in a large group of acquaintances, a Facebook friend floated in beside me and gushed about how much she loved reading my posts about the Love Nugget, my 6-monthold grandbaby. “Whoa,” said a gentlemen I had just met. “You do not look old enough to be a grandmother.” “Yes, I know,” I said. I shared that my 17-year-old daughter—who had made me a mama for the first time—had also made me a Glamma for the first time. “Oh, I’m sorry, how horrible,” he said. “Her life will never be what she hoped it could be.” All movement within my body seized up, and we locked eyes as I waited for good and evil to battle their way to the front of my mind. Who was going to cross the finish line of my lips first, I wondered. I breathed in a fresh set of air to temper the heat growing in my body. “‘Horrible’ isn’t the way I would describe the life of my precious granddaughter,” I replied, feeling a sense of peace forcefully take the reins of my racing mind. “True, babies are great, but your daughter derailed her life—and that has to be disappointing,” he said. “I hate the thought of life being stuck on a set of rigid rails,” I replied. “Have you seen an actual train derailment?” I smiled. “Besides, any one of us who has lived any length of time can admit life hasn’t always gone the way we planned. It is what it is, and we get to choose to make the best of any give situation at any given time. Every day. We have a choice.” As I finalized this issue and read through the Vintage Spokane: Living Legacy feature, the discussion came back to mind, reminding me that much like individuals, cities experience their own storied paths. Spokane has faced and conquered many challenges throughout the years, and will continue to do so. And, each day, we get to choose how we contribute to it all. From the lowest spaces—in underground tunnels that once housed the buzz of activities best kept in shadowy spaces—to the grand existence of life perched 17 floors above the heart of the city in the Paulsen Penthouse—Spokane’s past is intriguing. But, like today, it was between those spaces where the flutter of life of the majority of residents lived, worked, and played in our city. We share the stories, and we share in the creation of them moving forward. Although character traits remain from bygone eras, our city, powered by the people, strives and grows for more . . . than before. Perseverance has been and will continue to be the antidote to derailment. And we can each make our own stories of perseverance—and our

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voices for positive change and growth in our lives and for Spokane—be heard by showing up and plugging in, by “voting” with your time and money. But, much like the gentleman’s thoughts about my daughter’s future, we have our doubters when it comes to the future success of this city. As a friend said, “I have felt that Spokane is on the verge of popping into a world-class city. And I’ve felt that way for 15 years.” He chooses to keep eyes wide open on the future, and he believes, like so many of us, that we are closer than ever. When we choose to optimistically keep our gaze toward the future—and when we bring our individual bests to the table of progress— we will push Spokane into the world-class city she’s begging to be. It’s time to throw disdain out with the bathwater (I’ll keep the baby and my daughter, who remains full of incredible potential) and embrace this city. Honor Spokane by becoming a champion for her and our fellow residents . . . be the change you want to see. 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. Please find me on Facebook—and “like” the Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living page—to stay connected between press dates, and share your thoughts, stories, and life in real time. My best,

Stephanie Regalado Stephanie@SpokaneCDA.com

LETTERS /to the editor

BITTER SWEET CHANGES I have been a loyal fan of Blythe Thimsen throughout the years and was sad to see that she was transitioning out as editor of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living. She is wildly talented and an all-around sweet human. I appreciated the way she captured the heart and soul of a story. I’ll be waiting in the wings to hear of other possibilities she pursues; I’m sure she’ll go on to do magnificent things. I also happen to be a loyal fan of Stephanie Regalado and have made sure to never miss one of her editor letters in Prime Magazine or Spokane CDA Woman. I can’t think of a more capable professional in the industry, or a more vocal champion for our city and the people in it, and I’ll continue to look forward to each issue knowing who’s at the helm. Cheers to each of them as they forge ahead in new endeavors. Rebecca Ann Johnson Spokane, WA REALTOR GOLDMINE The Top Realtors feature in the March issue was impressive. We especially enjoyed the profiles and getting to learn more about those featured. It helps to see the different personalities and learn more about them before reaching out. It’s exciting to see our city flourishing so well and to see so many people making impressive careers out of helping residents buy and sell their homes. We’ll be putting our house on the market in the next few months, and are feeling inspired more than ever . . . and even have our sights set on a couple of realtors featured in Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living. Thank you! Roger Spokane Valley, WA 16

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NEW ADDITIONS I was happy to see you added in covering the music and literary industries. Spokane really is an incredible city and that becomes more apparent every time a turn a page in your magazine. I have to pinch myself every now and then to ensure I am indeed reading about my hometown. It is so cool to see all of the action and energy in our area. And to think I once thought I needed to move away to live an big, full, amazing life. Who knew Spokane would become so cool?! Sam Smith Mead, WA PRIME MAGAZINE I was surprisingly grateful to stumble upon the Prime Magazine section inside of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living. I wouldn’t normally pick up that publication, but realized it had important information that I need as I face discussing life transitions with my aging parents, including housing options. It can be a difficult subject to bring up, but was made a little easier when I referenced a couple of the articles—and the different options available today—which seem so much different than when my parents were (much) younger. Thank you for having “something for everyone” and helping out those of us who are feeling the squeeze of the sandwich generation, as they say. Rebecca R. Post Falls, ID

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FIRST LOOK 2 0 L I L ACS & L EMO NS 22 FUN B LI N D DAT E S P OTS 2 4 ROA D T R I P

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hris Bovey started creating posters in his laundry room three and a half years ago, not quite sure of the purpose of the endeavor. His vintage prints have since taken on a life of their own, attracting attention from the likes of Trader Joe’s—and Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living’s editor, yours truly, for the cover of this issue, appropriately the annual history issue. Chris recently resigned as art director for the Inlander, a position he “grew up in” and held for nearly 10 years, to take his vintage print-making business to levels it seems to be begging him to climb to. “I am a pastor, a dad and printmaker,” he says. “It finally came to the point where I said, I am going to have to either stop working at the Inlander or stop making prints and freelance, so I took a leap of faith.” Chris’s prints are handmade screen prints on paper, and he considers his work as art

for the masses. “If you don’t know anything else about art you will find one of my prints that you will connect with. I always get asked if I am going to raise my prices ($20 per print), and I don’t think I will,” he says. “I always want it to be something that one kid can come up to me and make his first art buy.” It is “one kid” who represents the highlight of his print making career, to date. “At a Bazaar last year, a 12-year-old boy came up to me to buy his first piece of art. He was super excited to buy something he could afford and something he cherished and would always be able to hold onto. It was awesome to be a part of a kid’s ‘first’ like that.” Featuring historic landmarks rose out of an idea Chris had about promoting local tourism. “I had a meeting all set up with a local tourism board and they just laughed at me. So I thought I would just do it on my own,” he says. “I made 13 Mt. Spokane prints and took them to Andy at Atticus and asked if he would be interested in buying them. He said he loved it and loved the project and would always buy anything I brought him. He was true to his word and the rest is history.” Chris is breaking into North Idaho with Tubbs Hill and Lake Coeur d’Alene prints in the works. “I have a North Idaho list a mile long that I have been trying to get to,” he says. Chris hopes to continue expanding into other small towns in Washington state. “I want to always capture a memory. Make someone smile. Capture a time and a place in history.” Find more of Chris Bovey’s work at vintagespokaneprints.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram @vintagespokane.

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LILACS to COPS for creating a program to help landlords of apartments and houses keep their properties safe and drug-free. Property crime is huge in Spokane, and part of the problem is absentee landlords. Engaged landlords who band together and work with COPS have a much higher success rate of keeping the bad guys at bay. We always say we need to “do something” about crime; this is a program that actually does something. LEMONS to Washington state lawmakers and voters who got I-1351 passed, which mandates that no teacher in K through 12th grade has more than 17 students, but didn’t fund it or factor in the fact that school buildings can only hold so many classrooms and we’re facing a major teacher shortage. Now school systems all over the state are breaking the law and kids are likely going to have to be shuffled to schools that are not in their neighborhoods. The intention was good, but more thought should have been put into it, and the change should be allowed to phase in over a decade or so.

LILACS to the Spokane Salary Review Commission for recommending a 44 percent pay increase for city council members, bringing the pay to $45,100. How many thought they were making close to that amount, if not more, already? By paying roughly half that for a MORE THAN full time job, the position really only attracts the independently wealthy or spouses of people with great incomes. It’s simply not something the everyday person can afford to do. If we want the best, we must pay for it. How many have witnessed candidates for the position who can’t write, spell or think coherently? Is that the caliber of people we are looking for to run an ostensibly world class city?

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LEMONS to AMC for proposing that texting be allowed in movie theaters because young people are married to their phones. After overwhelming negative response they reversed themselves, but how out of touch could they be? LILACS to them for saying texting will not be allowed now or in the future. Now how about instead putting an intermission in every movie so people can text, refill their popcorn and take a bathroom break?

LILACS to Anna Pearce, who wanted to be called just that, rather than the thrusted upon name of Patty Duke, for courageously drawing attention, through her death, to the little-known condition sepsis. We were lucky enough to interview her for a cover story several years ago and were touched by her giving and gracious nature. Goodbye Anna, and thank you for continually working miracles! LILACS to the businesses who are investing in downtown and taking a chance. Lately we are seeing the beginning of a renaissance on the west side of downtown, west of Monroe, with two new tap houses—Iron Goat and Steel Barrel—and Brooklyn Deli opening in the former Scout location. We are hoping to see some retail move in and as we drive around we can see the beginning of something similar to Portland’s Pearl District forming. Anyone want to install some elevated water tanks for ambience?

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FIRST LOOK/blind dates

Best Blind Date Spots by Erika Prins

lind dates used to be painfully awkward a hundred percent of the time: two complete strangers making stilted conversation, embroiled in a race between stumbling upon a shared interest or having downed enough vodka sodas to stop caring. An awkward set-up arranged by a well-meaning aunt, perhaps. Fast forward to 2016, when “blind” dates usually result from an online conversation, a connection and a mutual desire to get to know each other better. That’s progress. The drawback? If you’ve landed a date with an interesting lady or gent, you can assume they’ve already met an online match at whatever bar you plan to suggest. Do not suggest a bar. No matter how much you think you need a stiff drink to take the edge off your firstdate jitters, meeting for happy hour has officially been done. Stand out from the crowd by riffing on your shared interests. Break the ice the old fashioned way—by having some fun together. You both love: Nature. Skip the awkward restaurant meet-up and instead opt for an outdoor location with a gorgeous view: Meet your date after work at Huntington Park in downtown Spokane. Whether your date is outdoorsy or just a hopeless romantic, the warm sun and fresh air will set an easy, relaxed tone for the rest of the date. Walk the trail across the river for patio drinks at Kendall Yards. Memorize some osprey facts ahead of time so you can casually drop knowledge while watching the majestic birds soar. You both love: Video games. Plan the date for Sunday evening. Meet your nerdy date at Jedi Alliance in northeast Spokane and play unlimited vintage video games for $10 per person. The new spot, brimming with old arcade games, pinball machines and memorabilia for sale, opens Sundays from 5-10 p.m. Suggest heading to the Checkerboard, a few minutes’ drive east, rumored to have the longeststanding liquor license in the city, for an equally divey and retro feel. Complete the evening with a few final rounds of pinball or a game of pool. You’re both vegan. Meet at Boots Bakery & Lounge. With vegan eats, a cocktail bar with fresh-squeezed juices and an outdoor patio, you and your date can order anything without having to worry about hidden meat or dairy ingredients. As we’ve ruled out meeting for drinks as first date material, invite your date to the Spokane Veggie Runners/Walkers weekly three-ish mile group walk or run at 6 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. The group meets and ends up at Boots, and the choose-your-pace workout is a perfect way to work up an appetite for dinner and cocktails.

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The eclectic and laid-back vibe at Boots makes for a perfect casual first date backdrop—and each cozy booth inside is unique, painted by a different local artist. Boots is open late Wednesday through Saturday and open for happy hour every day. You both love: Movies. Instead of suggesting the latest blockbuster, check out an indie film at the Magic Lantern. If it‘s something awkward and Scandinavian, you can laugh about it later over drinks at the Saranac Pub, Black Label Brewery or one of the other hip bars on the block. You’re both super awkward. You know it. They know it: The reason you’re online dating in the first place is you both suck at small talk. There’s a remedy for that: Find an activity that gives you something to talk about. The Observatory has Battleship and other games for two. If starting at a bar puts too much pressure on for conversation, suggest an escape room—where you have to team up and solve puzzles to beat the clock—downtown inside Laser Quest. For that moment when you actually have to talk, come prepared with conversation topics beyond the usual, “What do you do for work?” or “What do you do for fun?” That could be as simple as asking your date more questions about the tidbits you’ve gathered from their online profile. Or, cut right to the chase and ask which dinosaur is best (and, of course, why). Erika Prins lives, writes and plays in downtown Spokane. Find her latest published work at erikaprins.com and her moderately entertaining musings at selfieswithcats.com.

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FIRST LOOK/road trip

Vancouver, BC

by Cheryl-Anne Millsap

ancouver, British Columbia is just a day’s drive from Spokane or a 45-minute train ride from Seattle aboard the Amtrak Cascades. But when you’re there, you’re a world away. The city, Canada’s western metropolis, is a hub for international commerce, sophisticated urban living and a thriving art scene, combining cosmopolitan communities, an innovative food culture and one of the most beautiful city centers I’ve ever explored. From the cobblestoned historical Gastown and Yaletown districts—both home to trendy boutiques, bars and restaurants—to the walking and biking trails of the city’s 1,000-acre green jewel, Stanley Park, to the slopes and trails at Grouse Mountain, there’s plenty to do and experience in and around Vancouver at any time of the year. Hop aboard a water taxi and spend the afternoon exploring Granville Island. The reclaimed and reborn industrial island is now home to the public market, unique shops and for those who appreciate hand-crafted beverages, Artisan Sakemaker and Liberty Distillery. Vancouver’s food scene is like no other. Savor the innovative contemporary Indian cuisine of Vikram Vij at the wildly popular Vij’s and nearby Rangoli. (If you’re lucky, Vij might sit down and chat for a minute.) Go to nearby Richmond for an authentic Asian culinary experience or stay downtown and sample some of the best food truck goodies you’ve ever tasted.

Sweet Dreams: The hip and sleek Loden Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Treat yourself to one of The Loden’s Garden Terrace rooms, with access to a private patio and serene urban garden. The Loden Hotel is pet friendly. theloden.com You’ll feel like you’re in a little luxury hotel in Paris when you check into The Wedgwood Hotel. The Relais and Chateau property is conveniently located and offers an elegant boutique experience. The spa is luxurious and intimate and dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, Bacchus, is not to be missed. wedgewoodhotel.com The Georgian Court Hotel sits just steps from BC Place Stadium and Rogers Arena and is close to many of downtown Vancouver’s most popular attractions. Of note for solo female travelers, the Georgian Court offers the Orchid Floor, 18 hotel guest rooms with additional amenities providing comfort and convenience for women. georgiancourthotelvancouver.com

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Gardening Through the Ages GARDENERS DELIGHT at the 17th annual Garden Expo on May 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Spokane Community College’s Lair Student Union Building. Put on by The Inland Empire Gardeners of Spokane, the event hosts more than 250 vendors selling plants, gardening products, services, crafts and garden art. Free seminars and demonstrations occur throughout the day. Free admission and plenty of free parking. More information can be found by visiting tieg.org.

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FIRST LOOK/retail therapy

Sweet Reminder of a Prickly Endeavor There may not be anything more prickly than motherhood, so here’s a sweet way to validate mothers who stay soft and sweet in spite of the challenges, and choose—every diggity day—to embrace the journey. Besides, what is cuter than a baby hedgehog (aside from your own babies), anyway? ladyluxjewelry.com $16.97

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Join us in celebrating Life by Creative Design. Dalton Gardens & Blooms—Carrie Troja Carrie is a Dalton Gardens native. Five years ago she set some of her extra seedlings and flower blooms from her garden out on the edge of the road for sale. It was an instant hit and she sold out. Carrie continued to add a few plants, extra veggies, and bouquets from her gardens that summer. Neighbors and locals in the Dalton Gardens and Hayden areas encouraged her to do it again the following season. Since then, Carrie‘s beautiful roadside stand has expanded and is always overflowing with the bounty of the season. Carrie has expanded her gardens and greenhouses to start seeds earlier and has turned her hobby into a successful small business. Carrie also provided autumnal flowers, decor, squashes, and pumpkins from her gardens for the first annual Creatives NW Pop Up shop last fall. You can visit her stand at the very north end of 15th Street in Dalton Gardens.

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Fun

hen someone asks if I would like to go on a run I instantly begin to sweat, become dizzy, and try to find a reason why it isn’t on my agenda. I have since been informed there is no reason to fear running, but many reasons to embrace the race. Now thanks to some really fun people, running has become less of an exercise and more of an event. Sure we all know about Bloomsday, but that’s not the only time you can run for fun. There are more than 30 fun runs within 25 miles of Spokane. With events such as The Dirty Dash, the Bubble Run, Fiesta Spokane Run, Color Me Rad, Sugar Rush and Glow in the Park you’re bound to find a fun run that brings out the runner within. Grab some friends and roll in the mud, take the kids and enjoy a family day running through massive bubbles, celebrate Hispanic heritage, or enjoy a run in the dark at the park with live DJs and lighting effects. Many of these fun runs will have food, drinks, and contests for prizes that promise to show off your new-found hobby. For those who want to run for those who can’t, Spokane also offers great events to raise awareness and funds for poverty, veterans, certain types of cancer, and many other illnesses. Events such as Dad’s Day Dash, Glow for Hunger, March for the Fallen, Race for a Cure, and Strides for Strong Bones are just a few of the races you can join to help great causes. While looking into where and the when the races will take place I found that runningintheusa.com has all your event questions answered. Many of the races require early registration especially if you want to enter on the cheap. The prices can range from $5 up to $195 depending on your age, the length of the race, and the type of race.

Fu n R un Ca l e ndar May 6: Glow for Hunger May 14: Insane Inflatables June 11: Color Me Rad June 19: Dad’s Day Dash July 9: Dirty Dash Aug 6: Strides For Strong Bones Aug 6: Color in Motion Aug 21: Bubble Run Sept 17: Glow in the Park Sept 24: Fiesta Spokane Sept 24: Happy Girls Run Nov 5: Sugar Rush

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t’s May in the Lilac City, which means the great minds of our town are turning their thoughts toward gardening, hiking, and reading thick books in the sun. It’s the perfect month to pick up Yesterday, the Bees, Maya Jewell Zeller’s latest collection of poetry, which circles around themes of birth, motherhood, and our place within our families. It’s also a winning month to attend the inspiring Taproot Speaker Series, where Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall will discuss his celebrated career path (7 p.m., May 3 at Spark Center, 1214 W. Summit Pkwy.). These two Spokane poets pack enough intellectual punch to encourage your own prodigious garden of thoughts. If you’re looking for a literary event to enjoy with your mom or daughter, head to Listen to Your Mother on Mother’s Day, May 8 at the Bing, 8 p.m. Local writers, whether they are mothers or not, will read about “the beauty, the beast” of motherhood. Tickets can be purchased online at bingcrosbytheater.com. On May 13, poet Elizabeth Spires, published in venerable journals such as The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Paris Review, will read at Auntie’s Bookstore at 7:30 p.m. as part of Eastern Washington University’s Visiting Writers Series. On May 16, Missoula’s Open Country Reading Series hosts a reading of Spokane authors from Verde Que Te Quiero Verde: Poems after Federico Garcia Lorca, a new anthology inspired by the intrepid Spanish poet (7 p.m. at Spark Center). Readers include Tod Marshall, Shann Ray, Ryan Scariano, Ellen Welcker, Nance Van Winckel and others. Our wonderful Spokane Poet Laureate, Laura Read, will present an exciting poetry project that begins on May 17 called I Am A Town, where you can create and workshop your very own poems about Spokane. Space is limited, so register online at inkspokane.org. And introverts, rejoice: The second Spokane Silent Reading Party takes place from 7-9 p.m. at Spark Center on May 19. Bring a book, enjoy free wine and tea, and enjoy the warmth (and silence) of a room full of dedicated bibliophiles. For the kid’s set, don’t miss the Dr. Seuss inspired musical, Seussical, where beloved characters such as Horton, Cat in the Hat, and the Whos come to life on stage. There are various shows playing at the Bing between May 20 and May 29; head to bingcrosbytheater.com for more details. Enjoy the month of May, everyone, filled with inspiration to read, write, and engage in our lively local lit scene. Sharma Shields, born and raised in Spokane, is the author of Favorite Monster: Stories and The Sasquatch Hunter’s Almanac: A Novel. She lives on the South Hill with her husband and two children.

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Flying Spiders

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IN MID-2010, Spokane writer and local

music advocate Isamu “Som” Jordan wanted to create hip-hop once again. He had rapped in front of live bands before, but he had a “hip-hop orchestra” in mind. Since Som was self-taught, he wanted someone with formal training to translate his ideas into music for the group. Jazz musician Cameron La Plante took on the duty of musical director, in addition to playing sax, flute, and keyboards. Som wrote out his own lyrics, complemented by Nobe the Freestyle Ninja (Andrew Hauan) and MJ the In-Human Beatbox (Michael Janson). With Zac Fawcett on trumpet, Brian Mueller on trombone, Justyn Priest’s bluesy guitar, Rajah Bose’s electrified violin, additional keys from ThuyDzuong Nguyen, Jimmy Warren on bass, and Vinnie Nickoloff on drums, plus occasional sax from Paul Flores and electric cello from Billy Mickelson, the lineup was complete. Som dubbed the band “Flying Spiders” after hypothetical creatures that he felt would be simultaneously terrifying and graceful. Som’s goal was to use live instruments to emulate the sampled sounds of hip-hop. With this huge instrumental palette, Flying Spiders produce a surreal mix: thick, oldschool funk grooves underscoring soulful melodies and jazzy chords, classical elements popping through, all topped with rapped vocals, some improvised and some structured. The lyrics themselves are positive, clean, and socially conscious. One does not have to be a fan of rap/hip-hop to appreciate their message and music. Over the course of three years, Flying Spiders played countless local shows and regional festivals, and released three EPs. But the tragic death of Som in September of 2013 nearly spelled the end of this tightly knit group. After a period of contemplation, the remaining band members decided to sol-

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dier on. Jay Barron took over on bass, while Brian Burke recently joined on drums. As much as the band cherished Som’s original compositions, they knew they could never duplicate his perspective, presence, and soul, so they decided to write a brand-new crop of songs. These days songwriting is a more democratic and organic process: they jam to discover new grooves and riffs, and then work out the structures on a whiteboard. The arrangements change from show to show. Their musical confidence and energy output have both increased dramatically, turning every gig into a party with a positive vibe. Each concert begins with a sort of elegy for Som, but soon enough the tears turn into beads of sweat from dancing. Som was fond of the phrase “sexy and intelligent,” and after catching a show you will understand where this applies. Now Flying Spiders are in songwriting mode, not content to rest on the laurels of their “Pillaging Effigy” album released at a packed Bing Crosby Theater last fall (pictured). You can see them live at SFCC on Thursday, May 19 at 11 a.m., at The Palomino Club with Sessionz and Left Over Soul on Saturday, May 21, and in early June at the Volume music festival in downtown Spokane. Find them online on Facebook and Bandcamp. 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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“No Tortured Artist Here” Richy Sharshan—Artist by Robin Bishop

INTROSPECTION, SHEER JOY, wild

passion, angst, fear, depression, self-loathing, self-discovery: the messages received through art are as different as the artists themselves. Richy Sharshan, a recent transplant to Spokane, is all about joy and passion for a new-found love. While her contemporary acrylics on canvas are layered and complex with beautiful light and intriguing transparency, Richy says, “I’m just a happy, average girl who can’t wait to get a paintbrush in

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hand each day.” After living coast to coast early on, then settling in Maryland for 24 years, Richy and her husband moved to Spokane for an employment opportunity in 2012. A freelance writer and graphic designer by profession, Richy also had a small boutique business making jewelry for many years, but the move to Spokane felt like the perfect time to start fresh, so she set aside the glasswork and beads and picked up a paintbrush. Using colors, ornamental elements, and techniques that just make her smile, she discovered her new craft. “My paintings pretty much reflect my multi-layered persona: part princess, part athlete and part funky artist,” she says. In the last couple of years, Richy has refined a distinctively joyous yet neutral, complex yet simple, intriguing yet transparent, whimsical yet grounded art practice. Her preferred color palette consists of softer jewel tones, with some pieces offering bright and surprising elements.

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She uses distinctly feminine or jewel-like ornaments in many of her pieces, but offers a hard texture or a bit of urban grit in the foundation, finish or background. A new piece results from sitting in front of a blank canvas with a color palette in mind and nothing else. Richy knows a piece is finished when it passes the “walk away test.” She’ll come back a day or two after completion and if she doesn’t get the “it needs more” reaction, she’ll deem it finished. When asked what motivates her creative process, she simply states she loves what she does, and wants to create art that she enjoys looking at. “Art should be fun, not high brow. If what I create can encourage someone to try something new, take a class, just something creative that makes them smile, then I’ve succeeded. I’m not one of those people who believes art is an elevated or technically elite practice. Art and artists should be approachable and open to any question about their process.” We can all learn more about ourselves through creative endeavors. This is a philosophy deeply embraced by Richy who classifies herself as a developing artist. Learn more about Richy Sharshan at richysharshan.com or by visiting the Bozzi Gallery in downtown Spokane. Robin Bishop is a free-lance 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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THE SPOKANE SYMPHONY is celebrating its 70th Anniversary in a big way—they’re bringing Tony Bennett on June 4, 2016 to perform at a gala fundraiser benefitting the organization. This event will assist the Symphony in keeping the music playing—not only for Spokane—but the region at large. Tony Bennett has thrilled audiences across the globe, inspired generations of fans and performers alike and solidified his place in American music history with countless recording milestones, innovative collaborations and an unrivaled stage presence. This benefit fundraiser is an opportunity to celebrate 19-time Grammy winner and unparalleled performer, Tony Bennett as he takes the stage with a quartet to mark this significant milestone for the Symphony with an unforgettable evening of music. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience Tony Bennett live. This performance will not feature the symphony orchestra and will take place at the Spokane Convention Center. Reservations for the evening include dinner, the Tony Bennett concert and post-concert dancing. Saturday, June 4, 2016 | Doors open at 5 p.m., concert starts at 8 p.m. | Reservations: $225 Reserved Seating/$275 Golden Circle. This is a 21 and over event.

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May 6, June 3: First Friday

Enjoy visual arts, musical presentations, sample local foods, get acquainted with local performing artists and more at this monthly event sponsored by the Downtown Spokane Partnership. On the first Friday of each month, participating galleries, museums, boutiques and more host a city-wide open house with refreshments and entertainment. First Friday is free and open to the public. Downtown Spokane. For more information or a complete map of participating venues, please log on to downtownspokane.org/first-friday.php.

May 1, May 16, June 5, June 20: Spokane Poetry Slam and BootSlam

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. Boots Bakery and Lounge, 24 W. Main Ave. The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Spokane. For more information, please visit spokanepoetryslam.org.

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May 13, June 10: ArtWalk

5-8 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. For more information, visit artsincda.org.

May 2-May 12: BFA Senior Exhibition—Visual Communication Design

There will be an opening reception on Friday, April 29, from 6-8 p.m. This exhibition is free and open to the public. Eastern Washington University Gallery of Art. EWU Fine Arts Building in Cheney. For more information, visit ewu.edu.

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May 31-June 9: BFA Senior Exhibition—Studio Art There will be an opening reception on Friday, May 27, from 6-8 p.m. This exhibition is free and open to the public. Eastern Washington University Gallery of Art. EWU Fine Arts Building in Cheney. For more information, visit 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 that 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 more than 4000 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’ collections will be on display as well in the setting of an “antique store.” Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. Call (509) 456-3931 or email themac@ northwestmuseum.org for more information.

Through May 29: Norma Bassett Hall

Guest-curated by Dr. Joby Patterson, this will be the first solo exhibition of Norma Basset Hall’s work since her death in 1957, and is the first time that more than 60 of her prints have been gathered for exhibition since being removed from her Rancho del Rio studio more than 50 years ago. She was a member of the Prairie Print Makers, and later moved to New Mexico, where she became part of the pioneer movement in the development of serigraphy. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. Call (509) 456-3931 or email themac@ northwestmuseum.org for more information.

Beginning June 18: Animals in Art

In this engaging exhibition, birds, horses, sheep, cows, bears, and more serve as the subjects of works of art from the 17th through the late 20th century. Perennially popular as an artistic theme, animals have been depicted in works of art since pre-historic times. Drawn from The Reading Museum’s impressive collection in Pennsylvania, this exhibition examines etchings, engravings, lithographs, sculpture, oils and watercolors that depict the tremendous variety of the animal kingdom. Many outstanding artists

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are featured, including Francisco José de Goya, John James Audubon, Titian Ramsay Peale, Peter Moran, and Antoine Louis Barye. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. Call (509) 456-3931 or email themac@ northwestmuseum.org for more information.

MUSIC 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 Theater. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit 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.

May 7: Loverboy

For more than 30 years, Loverboy has rocked audiences of all ages with their trademark red leather pants, bandannas and high-energy live shows. In addition to their anthem, “Working for the Weekend,” Loverboy boasts a string of hits, including “Lovin’ Every Minute of It,” “This Could Be the Night,” “Hot Girls in Love,” “The Kid is Hot Tonight” and “Turn Me Loose.” Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights. For tickets, please visit northernquest.com.

May 15: Spokane Youth Symphony: Musical Giants

Sit on the edge of your seat as student soloists dazzle you with their talent and “stand on the shoulders of giants”—the musical heroes who have inspired them to pursue their musical gift with great energy and devotion. Each year, students compete for the chance to perform with the orchestra, and the results are always amazing. See for yourself. Fox Theater. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit ticketswest. com. Tickets may also be purchased with personalized service at the box office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, or by calling

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May 21: The Piano Guys

Hailing from Utah, The Piano Guys are four dads who became an Internet sensation by way of their immensely successful series of strikingly original self-made music videos. They’ve made more than 50 since early 2011, including their hit video, an innovative multi-handed version of One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful” and a gorgeous reinvention of the hit song “Let It Go” from Disney’s Frozen. It’s the Guys’ highly original blend of classical music with pop that has really been the cause of an Internet phenomenon and has led to more than 500 million YouTube views. It is their endearing personalities along with their obvious will to inspire young and old, which keeps the fans coming back for more. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit ticketswest. com.

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Formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1975, the Little River Band originally blended musicians who had enjoyed success in other Australian rock acts. Together, they achieved recognition on American radio with their powerful vocals, songwriting and guitar harmonies. Between 1976 and 1983, the Little River Band released several hits that achieved success on the music charts, including “It’s a Long Way There,” “Help Is on Its Way,” “Happy Anniversary,” “Reminiscing,” “Lady,” “Cool Change” and “Take It Easy On Me.” Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights. For tickets, please visit northernquest.com.

EVENTS May 7-8: Blooms on the Bluff

Come up to the bluff for beautiful flowers, plants, crafts, and fun. This festival will run for two days. The trees are blooming, the weather is wonderful, and it is a great opportunity to get out of the house and get ready for spring and summer. Green Bluff is located about 15 minutes north of Spokane and is nestled at the foothills of Mt. Spokane. It is divided into two loops of farms, the East and the West. Not all farms participate in all events. For more information, please visit greenbluffgrowers.com.

May 13: Penn and 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 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. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit ticketswest.com. More details can be found at spokanepublicradio.org.

May 14: Spokane Jr. Lilac Parade

The Junior Lilac Parade is a treasured, longstanding tradition in Spokane. In fact, our next parade will be the 65th Annual event. Each spring, our community comes together in downtown Spokane to celebrate our children. You’ll see elementary and middle school bands and drill units, youth organizations such as Scouts, dance groups, and other clubs. You might even see some of our local mascot celebrities, such as Butch, Swoop, and Spike. Many of our local city and county officials, as well as area businesses, join in the fun. It’s an event you don’t want to miss. Riverfront Park. Downtown Spokane. For more information, please visit spokanerotaract.org.

May 21: Spokane Lilac Festival Parade

The theme for this year’s Spokane Lilac Festival is “Lilacs in Wonderland.” The Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade is a wonderful event highlighting the best of Spokane, honoring our military, recognizing our youth and showcasing our region. Come out for a night of beauty and fun. Riverfront Park. Downtown Spokane. More information can be found by visiting spokanelilacfestival.org.

THEATER Through May 22: Fiction

Linda and Michael Waterman are both successful writers, happily married to one another. 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. For showtimes and more information, call (509) 325-2507. For tickets, call (800) 325SEAT or visit 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 off 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 Theater—Spokane. 174 S. Howard St. For more information and tickets, please visit themoderntheater.org.

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May 20-June 19: Guys and Dolls

Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is a high-energy romantic comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St. For showtimes and more information, call (509) 325-2507. For tickets, call (800) 325SEAT or visit ticketswest.com.

SPORTS May 7: Spokane Empire vs Billings Wolves

7:00 p.m. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT or visit ticketswest.com.

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June 18: Spokane Empire vs Sioux Falls Storm

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HEALTH 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 this event to do your part in fighting hunger; 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. For more information and to register, please visit nsplit.com.

May 21: 35th Annual Troika Triathlon

The historic Troika triathlon will begin and end in Medical Lake’s Waterfront Park. This event offers both a half Ironman distance, Olympic distance and a sprint triathlon distance. Waterfront Park. Medical Lake. For more information and to register, please visit troika triathlon.com.

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n the absence of organized resistance, the current age of rising inequality, low wages, high un- and underemployment and increasing economic precariousness will persist indefinitely. —Alan Nasser, The Evergreen State College, Olympia.

century ago. Growth has gone to the very, very top, whose share has almost quadrupled since 1980. Money that was meant to have trickled down has instead evaporated in the balmy climate of the Cayman Islands.”

Planning Crisis to Crisis, and Still, the Majority are Barely Getting By Crisis after crisis invades our communities like plagues—from a $1.5 trillion student loan collective albatross around future generations' necks, to highly skilled and educated workers Stop Dividing and Conquering the Workers getting short shrift through billionaires and political failures working in concert for their First, I offer a digression from the local paymasters to maximize profits by downsizing, outsourcing and mechanizing/digitizing good perspective on wage gap, the skills “gap,” and work. We can whittle it all down to a disconnected and unfair system that privatizes profits the great sucking sound of the middle class but socializes all the costs, including pollution (think of Flint, Michigan's lead in the water fluttering down to hand to mouth existence. problem); wars (who benefits from oil wars?); welfare (more prisoners, more for-profit prison One in four under five years profiteers); education (firing teachers in lieu of packed classrooms of age is living in poverty in and standardized computer correspondence “schooling”); Better education is the key, but this country, something Nobel research and development (everything from pharmaceuticals, laureate economist Joseph E. medical cures, engineering feats, computing genius comes from young people need involved parents, Stiglitz laments in his New York publicly funding top-notch universities); and much more. extracurricular activities, better Times series called, “The Great Every technical and community college in Washington has had neighborhood schools and a society Divide”: wave after wave of re-centering and boondoggle programming “Our divisions are deep. around each “next big thing” the business community promotes that values all sorts of education. Economic and geographic and continues to pressure legislators to get paid for in education segregation have immunized and training at the public's expense. In a country that incarcerates those at the top from the problems of those more people than any other country in the world—2.3 million are now in jails and prisons, and down below,” Stiglitz writes. “Like the kings by many measures, 68 million Americans have some form of criminal record. of yore, they have come to perceive their The economic divide still all boils down to wages, which are by many conservative privileged positions essentially as a natural economists' opinion 40 years stagnant. Those of us who consider ourselves part of the working right. Our economy, our democracy and our lower middle class category, take a big breath before continuing: society have paid for these gross inequities. The $4.03-an-hour rate recorded in January 1973 has the same purchasing power as $22.41 The true test of an economy is not how would today. much wealth its princes can accumulate in tax havens, but how well off the typical Show Me the Money, Or Make that Dollar Stretch! citizen is—even more so in America where Asked about the $15 an hour minimum wage for workers movement, Kai Huschke, local our self-image is rooted in our claim to be civic engagement and social justice activist—who helped spearhead the Community Bill of Rights and the Workers' Bill of Rights—sees the number “15” as a “sweet spot” for the state the great middle-class society. But median overall. incomes are lower than they were a quarter-

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A 180-degree Turn Away from Debt Economy “My sense is that having a number is easy,” Kai says. “You get paid $9 and we are advocating that you get paid $15. Straightforward math. This $15 or $17 is also a sweet spot, at least in Washington state, being that it would mean a living wage for a single person most everywhere in the state.” This state is one where that wealth gap is most dramatic. Maybe not so physically apparent or in your face as we see in communities like Seattle or Vancouver since the housing stock in Spokane is aging. Additionally, how much more money one has over their neighbors is not evident by the facades of old Craftsman homes next to an aging bungalow. However, experts in urban planning and community development note that even in a city like Seattle, those old suburbs with winding roads and endless cul-de-sacs are being called the “new ghettos.” These 1950s and even 1980s homes are worn down, in need of major repairs and serve as abodes to workers and multiple workers. Many foster homes for adults with

dementia, disabilities or just as convalescent centers are also sited in those suburbs. As always, the old adage—don't judge a book by its cover—has been remixed and retrofitted in a world where even the poor have smart phones, 50-inch flat screen TVs and newer cars. Bite the Hand that Steals from You We are our own worst enemies, since Americans consume corporate press propaganda, have few labor education history classes taught in schools, and are seeing more teachers throwing in the towel while state school departments are buying more packaged, inadequate standardized test prep software where now teaching is turning into managing bubble-in exam sessions. I asked Kai Huschke to answer all those hyper-active critics on the blogsphere and at Tea Party rallies who wrongly see any form of public commons, public safety nets and wage parity and taxation system to exact from the CEOs and owners of companies their fair share of burdens heaped upon workers and the communities they work in as socialism, or communism. “My question back, is what is it costing right now by not paying workers a fair wage or treating them fairly on the job?” Kai asks. “Let's see: massive personal debt, drug use, high crime rates, domestic instability, poor

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health, close to zero civic engagement, and a disconnection from nature itself. Paying workers $15 doesn't even come close to rectifying the cataclysmic deficit that has mounted because the 'free market' has been allowed to dictate, not only wages for the overwhelming majority of people in Spokane and this country, but nearly every aspect of corporate behavior that directly impacts our lives.” Again, the local $17-an-hour activist weighs in: “Just like profit for profit's sake or development for development's sake, we must get away from the mindset of a job for job's sake, no matter how well that job may pay,” Kai says. “You'd think that people would be drawing a line, saying we want fairness and just compensation but not at the expense of destroying the planet or exploiting other people. The brotherhood and sisterhood of workers, whether they come together in an organized fashion or not, needs to claim the greatest say in what kind of economy we will have.” Kai and hundreds of teachers, writers, thinkers and workers I know and talk with wonder why the American worker today is so unwilling to demand more, or strike to be heard, now that we see an extractive economy that is “literally killing us” with the by-product being climate change and destabilized global economies. I find it like talking in Greek to young people today when attempting to school them on the history of early 20th century American labor activism and the hundreds and hundreds of strikes where the means of production stopped. One key fact in those worker shutdowns of unfair workplaces is that non-strikers also supported this tactic. It's Decreasing Poverty, Stupid . . . The Centerpiece of Almost Everything is the Health of People You might find it interesting that people like education historian Diane Ravitch, the lone liberal who helped George H.W. Bush's administration create No Child Left Behind (she now curses the program), sees bridging the poverty gap as the main way to attain educational markers many states like Washington and Oregon are aspiring toward—all students graduating with a

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highschool degree, 40 percent going on to obtain a two-year school diploma, and another 40 percent hitting the books for a bachelor's degree with the other 20 percent entering skilled or certification trade programs. Getting feedback on the wage and skills gap from Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD), I find it's clear that all economic issues are closely tied together—educational attainment, economic sustainability, and physical/mental health. “The unfair distribution of health and length of life provides compelling enough reason for action across all social determinants,” says Kim Papich, public information officer for SRHD. “However, there are other important reasons for taking action. Addressing continued inequities in early child development, in young people's educational achievement and acquisition of skills, in sustainable and healthy communities, in social and health services, and in employment and working conditions will have multiple benefits that extend beyond reductions in health inequities.” Kim asked several at Spokane Regional Health District to weigh in on the wage and skills gap here in Spokane. Any number of experts and nonprofits know that Spokane's higher than state level poverty and educational attainment factor into the health equation. Better education is the key, but young people need involved parents, extracurricular activities, better neighborhood schools and a society that values all sorts of education. “Reducing our large and persistent health inequities requires taking a broader, deeper look at how health is shaped across lifetimes and generations,” Kim says. “Finding solutions to avoidable differences in the health of our community requires looking beyond the medical care system to acknowledge and address the many other social and economic factors that also can determine a person's health.” Systemic changes around wages, the types of work we pursue, and the rights around labor and citizen control over the playing field and political landscape are always at the forefront of change agents and thinkers, but as Kai and others know, the corporations currently control the media, the message, the courts, education centers, and the means of getting politicians to listen. A Healthy Economy is Unfettered People's Banks and People Calling the Shots For Elizabeth Warren and Ellen Brown, a nationwide state bank system is required for people to have the power of savings accounts that pay 4 or 5 percent interest rates, loans at the local level, certificates of deposit that in turn make interest and support infrastructure projects, and possessing a neutral place to do financial transactions. North Dakota is one place with a state bank, reaching back 97 years, and, thus, has become a hallmark of the state bank movement. The types of companies coming to a city and the nature of work we are expected to do as workers must be through the right of (local) community self-government, many believe. We can't let companies dictate future generations' lives through indebtedness around their profit margins and stockholders' expectations of 15 or 20 percent returns on investment. It's clear to a large number of citizens and experts that we have to plan for food shortages, water security and droughts through regional and multi-state bio-regional planning. The same holds true of all things tied to economics. Dog eat dog can't work to anyone's benefit. Coeur d'Alene, Spokane and Colville most definitely need a new overlay for joint economic development, working seamlessly to make sure we do not have duplication of services, competing industries and this endless cycle of boom or bust that has been the hallmark of America since first contact. No matter how much we work putting intellectual and financial energy into think tanks, policy studies, reports and research projects tied to what can bridge the wage and skills gap, we have to rethink this consumer society. Many in the $15 an hour movement, from Seattle to Missoula, and all parts south, want real progress toward living wages. It is revolutionary, only in that we might have to go back in history when the rich were taxed at a higher rate, corporations were regulated and workers

were really organized. Kai sees it this way: “A constitutionally protected power—at the state and federal level—that would allow communities to implement greater rights and protections whether it be for people, workers, neighborhoods, or nature . . . elimination of corporate rights, powers, and privileges when it conflicts with that of the community's rights. Put another way, a subordination of corporations (a piece of property) to living, breathing, sentient beings (people and nature).” This story about the health of Spokane's economy and the well being of the youth, both born and unborn, could be a standing column in this magazine. With two parts, we see some solutions and hope, settled on a much different way of thinking about what is progress, success, community wellbeing and what it means to do work that is community-driven. It's always good to end these stories with some cold splash of water, so here's what Alan Nasser, professor of political economy and philosophy at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, has to say about the perceived middle class Americans tout as this country's so-called gift to the world: “The Golden Age, like the 1920s, was an age of a debt-junkie nation of poor workers. The much touted 'vanishing middle class' is rooted in time-released conditions fully in place during the Golden Age. Poor workers were allowed to mask their economic insecurity with debt-financed widgets permitted by their social and economic masters on the condition that they agree in exchange to turn over a significant portion of their future earnings to those masters, and at a time when they could least afford it. I’d call those workers poor from the get-go.”

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ucculents come in a large variety of shapes, colors and textures, and I mix them with an eclectic assortment of clay, metal, glass and wood containers to create a visually rich display. I love tucking in childhood memories, such as my son’s toy soldier, a glass decorative bear of my mother’s I fondly played with as a young girl, and treasures collected on family hikes in the serene Bowl and Pitcher loop at Riverside State Park.

Tips: Choose a container with a wide opening for proper ventilation (and to reduce condensation). Place a 2-inch layer of gravel on the bottom of container, providing drainage. Plant succulents in a layer of cactusmix soil, a fast-draining soil that retains little moisture, and then add in sand, small river rocks, moss, sticks and a meaningful treasure. You can create a crisp and simple design with a handful of organic pieces. Proudly place the resulting adornment in a sunbathed entryway, or as a stunning addition to your mantelpiece. Diane Corppetts is an interior decorator and owner of White Picket Fence. She can be reached at dianecorpp@msn.com. Plants from: Creach Greenhouse | 14208 E. 4th Ave. (509) 924-3690

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esting. It’s a mother-to-be’s instinctive urge to make a new baby’s house a germ-free, ultraorganized, impeccably designed home. Brad Moss, 35, says his wife Sharee, 33, took the hormonal-based nesting instinct to new heights as contractor of the couple’s North Idaho home built in 2013, while she was pregnant with the couple’s 3-year-old son Brexton. “By day she is an incredible mother of three (soon to be four, she’s about 8-months pregnant) . . . and a part-time, luxury-home general contractor,” Brad says. The couple and their other two children, Finley 5, and Olive, 1, live in the 5,200-plus-square-foot home located on five acres about 20 minutes from Spokane Valley, in Post Falls, Idaho.

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The house is located about halfway between Brad’s job, director of sales and marketing for Row Adventures in Coeur d’Alene, and Sharee’s part-time nursing position as a Pediatric Emergency Room practitioner, at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital in Spokane. The home’s physical address is 19123 W. Treend Road in Post Falls. It’s been on the real estate market a little more than a month and Sharee, in nesting mode again, and the couple has started construction on a new home just down the street.

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Jumping in mid-stream Brad says when Sharee went into building mode, she went from sketching custom home designs to hiring sub-contractors. “It’s serious when she gets pregnant, she starts nesting in a way that’s unbelievable,” he says. “It soon moved to full-on building plans. Trusses, window schedules, electrical details, plumbing layouts … the works,” he adds. Brad says Sharee worked with a drafter on the design plans and then took the plans out to bid. In hindsight, Brad says the writing was already on the

wall. “We went to these awesome building contractors,” Brad says. “But nothing felt right.” He says nothing felt right because Sharee wanted to do the project herself. And he says his wife jumped right in. “We heard all the horror stories,” he says, but added “there were some bad moments, but the reality was that it wasn’t that scary. She was good

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at it and she knew what she wanted.” What Sharee wanted was a high-end home with traditional yet rustic finishes, designed with plenty of family storage to eliminate clutter, and her personal touches … which meant an open floor plan with tons of windows. The house is every woman’s perfect family dream home, from the custom-built dark alder, nearly ceiling-to-floor built-ins in the mudroom, to the delicate white wall-mount Kohler drinking fountain for the kids, to three laundry rooms—one on each floor, and the massive windows which bring the spectacular view from the outside to the inside.

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The home has five roomy bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half baths, and a 3.5 car garage. The view of the mountains from the first floor is breathtaking. A daylight basement with its 9-foot ceilings, complete with a fully equipped second kitchen looks nothing like a run-of-the-mill basement. Outdoors the landscaping is impeccable, complete with a huge fire-pit zone, and a second tier lawn, including a slide built into the hillside and a play area equipped with adventure play sets.

Design is everything “I really, really love the classic, clean white trim but also like to incorporate the more rustic and I would say that’s kind of like the two sides of my personality,” says Sharee. She grew up on a working farm, not far from the couple’s current home, smack in the middle of 11 kids—with five brothers and five sisters on either side.

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“When I was growing up, I had that girly side … yet growing up on a farm you know, I loved horses and bucking bales, and we never had a gender-specific job. “It was always … boys were in the kitchen and girls were outside or vice versa, so I really attribute my kind of fearless craziness to growing up there, and trying to have the confidence for things like building a house,” she says.

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Four bedrooms, including a master suite make up the second floor. The vaulted ceiling in the master suite, which she designed to accommodate massive windows, is one of the features that Sharee dearly loves. But it didn’t come without stress, she says. Originally the plans called for a flat ceiling but a vaulted ceiling would

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business understands that if you don’t have a problem every day it’s not a regular day. So you’re constantly kind of putting out fires and trying to problem solve.” On those days she says she brought milk and cookies over and said, “Let’s talk.” Brad may be the consummate husband. Yet he says he’s really only good at only one thing. “So that’s the best part. I’m really good at one thing in this whole house building scenario … and that’s moving things,” he says with a chuckle. “I really trust her, and I have very little opinion, and that makes this very smooth.” Brad says the nesting instinct has kicked in again and Sharee, who is due this month with the couple’s fourth baby, is working on plans for a new home. The excavators are already at work on the property, which is just a short jaunt down the road from the original house. Sharee says she has incorporated most of the plans from the original house, but has tweaked a few things here and there. “I’ve really integrated most of what I have in this house; I have the open floor plan with similar finishes and white trim and the rustic and traditional décor.” Brad is the kind of guy who takes it all in stride. “If you can get through this you can get through anything,” he says.

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WINDOW BLINDS AND DRAPERIES

by Robin Bishop

esigner homes seen in magazines recently seem to imply window treatment trends are following the way of kitchen and bath design trends: less is more. However, there are many homeowners who don’t prefer or have the luxury of naked window views. Close neighbors, urban settings, and a desire for privacy make some type of window treatment necessary in most homes. For the particularly selective design shopper, or those who are intimidated by the process, cultivating a satisfying solution to your window covering needs can pose a daunting dilemma. So whether you are starting from scratch or just wish for an update, let’s shed some light on new window treatment trends. Attendees of the International Window Covering Expo (IWCE) in January of this year were treated to a smorgasbord of options, but there were a few ideas that built consistent trends: Color Color and color matching are hot this year. There are more color options than ever in blinds and shades, with the ability to match design features like wall color, lin70

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ens, rugs, and furnishings. Along with color, metallic finishes in hardware are trending in every design style, gold being the favorite. With the metallic hardware, using fabric that has an element of silver, copper, or gold heightens the overall design impact. Customize With the trim and accessories, cornice boards, swags, cascades, inverted pleat draperies, layering options, and valances, you can approach each room as a blank canvas for window design. Whether you are a minimalist or have a room that begs for extravagance worthy of royalty, anything can be accomplished with the options available today. This is where your personal design taste and personality can really impact your design project. Capsizing Convention While typical rod and drape work fine for some, others prefer to introduce distinct style elements in their window treatment design. Using unconventional materials is really hot this year. A tree branch as a rod and a piece of burlap or chamois as your curtain can make a distinct impact on your interior aesthetic. Repurposing exterior iron pieces

ARTISTIC DRAPERIES as interior “shutter” style coverings can add an interesting focal point to a room. Some may opt for less obvious organic elements such as highly textured fabrics or prints reminiscent of the outdoors. Others may choose to create cornice boards, valances, or interior shutters out of up-cycled barn wood, or add in a rustic accessory of antlers as curtain tiebacks. Your imagination is the only thing holding you back in this trend. As far as actual brands that are trending for the year, here are a few products that have made their way to the top of their field and been recognized as innovative products for 2016. Louvolite Perfect Fit Blinds All the rage in Europe, this product is finally making its way to America. Louvolite Perfect Fit Blinds are a self-contained, surfacemounted, cellular blind track system great for vinyl patio doors or European-style windows that don’t offer the structural framing elements required for typical blind installation. This ingenious product allows you to install a low-profile blind or shade directly to your door or window frame without screws or nails. It is a completely snap-fit system that moves with the door or window, and best of all, it’s cord free making it a childsafety favorite. Once installed, you can position it for your desired amount of privacy by pulling down on the tab at the bottom of the shade. You’ve probably seen the pricy door options with window shades in between the glass. This is basically the same idea but works with your existing doors. Additionally, the number of options in colors, finishes, textures, and patterns makes for endless design possibilities. They offer energy efficient fabric and reduced light gap options, are easily cleaned by snapping them off the door, and they leave window sills unfettered. What more could you ask for? Custom Branded Roller Shades While this new product by Shade Graphix is designed to suit business owners, it is fully customizable to any photo or graphic, and can be used in a residential setting, as well. The beauty of this product is that while the solar blocking shade is helping to maintain your interior climate temperate, a graphic can be applied to the exterior side (or both sides) to allow visibility of promotional information in your customer-facing windows. This is another product that is completely

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customizable and is designed to be interchangeable with easily removable facia covers, fabric rolls, and valance options that can be changed seasonally, monthly, or any time a new emphasis is desired. Picture a store with large retail window frontage that constantly struggles to keep the interior climate comfortable. Lowering your typical blinds just excludes potential shoppers from the retail experience inside. Custom Branded Roller Shades allow for the heat and glare barrier while maintaining an inviting street aesthetic. The facias can be customized to hold store brands or specific graphics. The exterior face offers short valance options that are always present even when the shade is raised, with the added impact of a more dramatic message when the shade is lowered. The residential options with this product are limitless, and if you suffer from getting bored with your window treatment, like I do, it offers a wonderful seasonal exchange option for interior and/or exterior window aesthetics. A modern residential design may be nicely suited to this type of graphic option offering full photo possibilities. Your windows could become your artistic focal point, as well. UltraGlide 2 Click and Walk Away The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) hands out an annual Product of the Year award for the product that stands out across all judging categories. In the fall of 2015 they announced the winner as Silhouette Duolite Shadings, designed and engineered by Hunter Douglas. The Silhouette Duolite offers the combination of window shade and a room-darkening roller shade in a fabric-covered headrail. The WCMA winning entry also featured the innovative UltraGlide 2 Click and Walk Away operating system. While this shade option still has a cord, it is a re-engineered approach. To lower the shade, you just pull the cord toward the center of the window to initiate then click a button on the end of the cord and return it to its hanging position and walk away. The shade then lowers itself and opens automatically. To raise the shade, you grasp the cord and repeatedly pull straight down with long strokes until it is fully retracted. Look for these new product offerings out now and shed light on stale window treatment.

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6310 S Auer Spokane, WA 99223 5 bed, 4 bath, 3 car garage MLS# 201614422 $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

5 tips to help you make the most of this year’s real estate season

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his season of new beginnings has sprung, marking the start of the year’s busiest real estate period. According to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the housing market in 2016 is set to be quite active with a three percent increase in total home sales compared to the previous year. If you’re planning to enter the housing market this year, buying or selling a home is a big decision and you can count on plenty of competition. To ensure you make the correct home buying or selling decisions, it’s important to do your research and arm yourself with valuable information.

Nancy Wynia Associate Broker ABR, CNE, CRS, GRI 800-403-1970 509-990-2742 nwynia@windermere.com

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Magnificent 1913 2-story Tudor Rockwood Mansion. New custom cabinetry complements the original woodwork. Grand formal library boasts Englenook FP. Epicurean island kitchen features rainforest slab marble. Luxurious master suite retreat with private deck and a stunning 2nd master suite both on upper level. Olmsted Bros. inspired gardens w/in-ground pool & tennis court. 5 Bedrooms, 6 Baths $1,492,000

Beautifully detailed & pristine throughout. Grand, entertaining sized LR includes elegant marble fireplace and picture window. Formal DR opens to covered patio. Nostalgic kitchen with eating nook. Cherry paneled library/den features black marble FP. Main floor utilities. Lower level boasts oversized family room & hobby/dark room. Spacious corner lot with circular driveway & park like landscaping. 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths $498,000

Gorgeous Greenbluff Contemporary sited on over 10 pastoral acres with Peone Prairie views. Updated island kitchen features quartz counter tops & stainless steel appliances. Oversized master suite boasts FP, luxury bath w/dual vanities, jetted garden tub & walk-in shower. 3 addt'l BRs & full bath. Lower Level includes rec room, non-conforming BR & hobby room. 3 car garage. Good well & crop land. Mead Schools. 5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths $475,000

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Exceptional Two-Story features custom detailing & upgrades throughout. Open floor plan. Spacious formal living room with wall of windows. Cook's island kitchen with eating area adjoins family room. Luxurious master suite includes garden tub & private deck. Upper level boasts 4 total bedrooms. Finished walkout lower level. Oversized 3 car garage. Friendly deer neighbors & river views! 6 Bedrooms, 4 Baths $460,000

Over 10 panoramic view acres. Elegant formal living room with library alcove. Formal dining room with built-in cherry buffet. European kitchen features gas range, hardwood plank floors, adjoining sun room & family room with gas fireplace. Walkout lower level boasts family room w/gas fireplace, kitchenette with gas range, theater room. Outdoor shop with indoor & RV parking. Special solar panel with grid feedback. 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths $450,000

Gorgeous Raised Rancher sited on territorial view lot. Formal living & dining rooms. Cook's island kitchen with quartz counters, updated gas range & pantry opens to great room with gas fireplace & slider to patio. Luxe master suite with tiled shower & jetted tub. Lower level features bedroom & rec room could be 4th BR. 3 car garage with storage. Stunning backyard. Close to shopping & conveniences. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths $309,000

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Two-Story sited on oversized lot. Country island kitchen includes birch cabinetry with raised counters, gas range, designer lighting & pantry. Great room boasts cathedral ceilings & gas fireplace. Formal dining room. Main floor master suite features double sinks, jetted tub & walk-in closet. Upper level with 2 BRs & full bath. Lower level living areas include bedroom & bath, craft room with laundry. 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths $294,000

3312 N. COLUMBIA CIRCLE

Gorgeous one-story with golf course views and spectacular sunsets!! Nostalgic living room with fireplace. Country kitchen with farm sink & eating nook. Updated bath with marble floor. Lower level features spacious family room, open laundry & nonconforming bedroom plus storage. Newer windows & storm doors. Charming backyard. 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath $165,500

274 N. LEGACY RIDGE DR.

Spectacular panoramic valley & mountain views! Enjoy the privacy and amenities of the gated Legacy Ridge community that include nature trails and community playground. Minutes to Liberty Lake golf courses, shopping, schools & freeway. The perfect spot lot for your custom home. 0.40 Acre $109,000

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4 BEDROOM & 3 BATH Luxurious & Elegant 2 story craftsman w/full finished bsmnt is just a block from Manito Park. Old world charm with many updates: wood clad energy-efficient windows, new electrical & plumbing throughout, updated bathrooms w/marble & radiant heat floors & tankless energy-efficient on demand hot water tank. The living rm & large formal dining rm is a perfect place for your next dinner party! Spacious kitchen includes an informal eating space, tile floors, high end appliances. Sunroom is perfect for relaxing!

Teresa Jaynes, Broker 509 714-5284

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“Selling or purchasing a home is one of the biggest and most important transactions many consumers will make in their lifetime,” says Tim Haynes, president of American Home Shield (AHS). “It’s important for everyone involved to make smart decisions that will help a home stand out in a competitive real estate market, and at the same time, protect against costly breakdowns.” For both home buyers and sellers, AHS recommends preparing for what will happen versus what might happen. A home warranty helps protect a home’s systems while it’s on the market, and helps provide buyers with additional confidence in their purchase. For an already financially stretched homebuyer, it’s important to know a home warranty covers what homeowner’s insurance doesn’t—the repair/replacement of home system appliances. To help you make the most of the spring home season American Home Shield offers these tips: * Sellers: improve curb appeal. First impressions matter. Take your home’s exterior from drab to fab. Trim shrubs, mow the lawn and remove all dirt and debris from around the outside. Make sure the house numbers, mailbox and lighting fixtures near the front door look inviting. Add plants and comfy furniture to the porch for a welcoming touch. * Sellers: optimize the space. Add the illusion of extra square footage by using the same paint in a lighter shade across rooms to create a seamless transition. Remove family photos and any customized decorations so the buyer can picture living in the home. Be sure to keep the master bedroom

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Brighten Place beauty! This 5 bd, 3 bth home boasts a lrg fam room off the kit/dng area. Master suite has a beautiful bath with soaker tub & walk in closet. The newly finished bsmt has a spacious fam rm which can also be used as a bdrm, as well as another non egress rm. Large 3 car garage, beautifully landscaped yard.

Stunning brick bungalow! Completely updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and tile floors. Beautiful hardwood floors, 2 bed, 2 bath, finished basement with family room, large bright laundry, storage area and a well appointed bath. Great backyard to entertain with a brick paver patio! Over sized garage with shop area. Located on a gorgeous tree lined street that is near parks, restaurants and 5 minutes to downtown!

Terry White

3568 N Serenity Ave, Post Falls, ID | $509.900

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Sprawling 2665sqft 2006 Rancher on 1 acre with a 30X50 shop. Open floor plan with modern style kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances. New interior and exterior paint, 3 car garage & hardboard siding. Spacious master suite with tile flooring. travertine countertops, tile mud set walk-in in the shower. Full landscaping with water feature and fire pit.

5365 Happy Hill Rd, TumTum, WA | $375,000 Immaculate Rancher located on a private 40 Acres in 2 parcels, w/breathtaking panoramic views! 3Bd, 2.5Bth,3268 total sq.ft. Tile floors throughout, custom tile counters, lovely natural woodwork, Stainless steel appliances, a Master suite w/double sinks, jetted tub, shower & sauna. A 48X46 shop, a barn, an orchard, garden, + a peaceful pond w/hundreds of fish.

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24146 E Dreamwood Circle | $599,900

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Best waterfront in Liberty Lake! Must see! This level lot with a boat slip and sandy beach is located in one of the most desirable areas of Liberty Lake. Great family home features 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, walkout daylight basement, 2 car garage + boat garage. Super areas for entertaining. Dock with diving board. Convenient place to pull your boat in and out. It just doesn’t get any better than this. Let the party begin! spokanecda.com • MAY • 2016

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gender neutral. Have a professional cleaner shine the home, especially often-neglected areas like carpets, ceiling fans and baseboards to make a bigger impact.

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* Buyers: do your homework. Narrow your home search to particular areas and neighborhoods that appeal to you with regard to housing prices, school districts and work commuting times. Determine your budget and stick to it. Familiarize yourself with the real estate market and your rights as a homebuyer. Know your credit score and take steps to improve it, if necessary. * Buyers: ask the right questions. Don’t be afraid to directly ask the seller “What’s wrong with the house?” Ask to see disclosure forms around any issues with the house and check the age and condition of major home systems, like heating, plumbing, electrical and air conditioning—this can cut your costs in the long run. Additionally, an independent professional home inspection is highly recommended. This is an investment that can pay for itself many times over, especially if hidden defects are found. American Home Shield is the nation’s largest home warranty company, servicing homes for more than 45 years, and has a trustworthy network of more than 3,000 contractors. For more information and home buying and selling tips from American Home Shield, visit ahs.com or the Home Matters Blog and YouTube Channel, which have hundreds of maintenance tips, videos and content for homeowners to help protect homes from the inside out.

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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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Cruising Riverside–

Then and Now by Michele Martin

he passion for classic cars and street rods runs deep in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area, and if you are an enthusiast of hot rods, there are many opportunities—spring through fall—to participate in car shows, swap meets and rod runs. For many area families, these cars are not just transportation and investments, but a lifestyle in the warm months ahead. For those of us who grew up in Spokane and surrounding communities, cruising Riverside Avenue was the fun thing to do as a young adult with a driver’s license hot of the press, and it fanned the flames for a life-long love of cars. Cruising Riverside got its start as the Baby Boomer generation was entering adolescence in the 1950s and most families had at least one car in their

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household. Teenagers were acquiring their own cars and customizing them into hot rods. If you didn’t have your own car, you could just pile into someone else’s ride. Cruising Riverside Avenue, downtown Spokane, became the staple weekend pastime for decades to come. Every Friday and Saturday night, Dick’s Hamburgers on Third and Division Avenue was host to everything from muscle cars and classics, to old pick-ups and jalopies. As time marched on, cruising became a tradition, eventually carried down to a new generation. The tradition came to a halt however, as Spokane and its population grew and the city found it difficult to supervise Riverside cruising without incident. In the mid-90s that era came to a close and the Baby Boomers’ hot rods eventually became classic cars. The generation that grew to adults cruising Riverside in yesteryear needed outlets to showcase their prized possessions. Car shows, Rod Runs and Swap Meets became popular and are to this day. The largest of these in the area, are Car d’Alene on Sherman Avenue in Coeur d’Alene held June 17-18, and the Good Guys Great Northwest Nationals, which runs August 19-21 at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center and showcases 1,500 cars. Several smaller events dot the calendar from late spring through fall throughout out the area and most are hosted by local car clubs. Dan Martin, my father and a lifelong Spokane resident—and a bit of a legend—first became a member of the Dukes car club in 1958 as a teenager, when cruising was in its prime. He shares the love of hot rods and classic cars and enjoys anything gas powered with his family and friends. Now in his early 70s, he still has the same passion for the

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hot rods as he did as a teenager. He has had a virtual revolving door of street rods and classic cars over the years, but he always seems to hang on to his favorites. His current staple to car events is a rare 1936 Ford. Cruising back in its earlier years, according to Dan, encompassed much more than Riverside Avenue and Dick’s Hamburgers. Several locations, which were primarily hamburger drive-ins, were popular to cruise to, including Baker’s Beacon, Rutherford’s XXX, Kirk’s Drive Inn, and The George House. Most locations weren’t even downtown, but were sprinkled in large part along Division Street. Although most of those hangouts are long gone, Ron’s Drive Inn on Sprague and Dick’s Hamburgers are still going strong in their original locations. When Dicks’ opened in 1964 it started the push for cruising in a more centralized location downtown. In later years, the cars crowding the streets of downtown changed, but the notion was still the same. People went to see and be seen in their favorite car, or the alternative, anything that wouldn’t overheat while sitting in traffic. It was a real plus if it had a loud stereo so you could treat everyone to your favorite tunes. As cruising Riverside was brought to a halt, the City barricading much of Riverside on weekend evenings. Gone were the days of freezing cold winter nights you drove around for hours downtown with your windows down or blazing hot summer nights where you didn’t use the air conditioning in your car for fear of overheating in traffic. Being pulled over—and likely ticketed by local law enforcement—was a regular “cruising” occurrence. Picking up your speed, having far too many people in your car, and smoking your tires at a traffic light weren’t looked upon fondly by law enforcement (although too tempting to resist as care-free teens). For so many people who grew up in

Spokane, this was such a beloved weekly event and the memories of cruising Riverside are some of the best. The dream lives on with the Spokane Riverside Cruisers, who can be followed on Facebook. They have formed an organized cruise of Riverside Avenue on Saturdays nights in the warm weather months. The cruises started last year and began again this year on Saturday, April 23. Although they don’t have the following—yet—that cruising once did, it is gaining in popularity. These days, they primarily congregate in the parking lot at Washington and Riverside. Those who enjoy the new cruise nights are some of the same people who enjoyed cruising as kids, decades ago. Motorsports have been a big part of Michele Martin’s life since she was a little girl and she’s thrilled to be giving them the coverage they deserve, while encouraging more people to become involved. Know of an upcoming boat, auto, or motorsports event? Please email details to Michele at michelemartinphotography@gmail.com.

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Vintage Spokane:

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by Robin Brodt

Spokane’s Highest Address

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people who have lived in Spokane for more than a decade—and even some n e w c o m er s — hav e heard of the Paulsen Center and its penthouse suite with the stunning 360-degree view. From this rooftop vantage point, Mount Spokane and surrounding mountains are visible to the northeast. The Spokane River clearly bifurcates the city below, the Spokane Valley streams out to the east and the South Hill fills the southern view. It’s a perspective few Spokanites have enjoyed, but that’s about to change. Vincent Bozzi, owner of Bozzi Media (and publisher of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine) has leased the space with immediate plans to rent the penthouse for short-term residential use, much like an exclusive—and historic—Airbnb. The last resident of the penthouse, Helen Paulsen, moved into the space with her husband, Clarence I. “Cippy” Paulsen, in 1957. Clarence made sure she was guaranteed her lofty living quarters until her death, in 2007.

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Of the many fascinating stories about the penthouse and its iconic residents, perhaps none is as intriguing the tale about where Helen kept her money. As a child of the Great Depression, she had a great distrust in banks. According to a family associate, she hid her funds in a crawl space of one of the apartment’s bathrooms. Her children finally convinced her to put her money—nearly $1,000,000—in a bank. The cash was carted across the street to the Old National Bank in a shopping cart. Today the 2,300-square foot space, sans the hidden dollar bills, is still a treasure. For those visiting the Paulsen Center, the building itself is a walk into the past, when only the finest materials were used to build landmark buildings. A precursor to the much taller Empire State Building, it boasts the era’s love for the Art Deco movement, with geometric designs, richly colored terra cotta ornamentation, marble floors and walls, mahogany staircases, mirrors and

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other reflective surfaces that require vigilant upkeep and, well, love. But modern times being what they are, the building must accommodate present-day technological innovation, not an easy thing to do with such an old building. By way of example, parts of the old-fashioned elevator systems are on display across from the modern elevators; a remnant of the building’s pneumatic tubes—the method of message delivery in the early 1900s—remains in a stairwell. Consisting of two contiguous buildings—one 11 stories and the other 16 stories—the Paulsen is home to a wide variety of professional tenants, from hightech firms to architects and attorneys to a medical center that treats chronic pain. There is even a tattoo salon, which the assistant property manager says is “an extremely professional business, with the nicest people.” The building is 92 percent leased. The services offered at the Paulsen are more common at a five-star hotel: a shoeshine service; a coffee bar; valet parking; a full-service post office; a 24-hour fitness center with lockers and showers; and connection to a skywalk across Riverside Avenue, with access to shops, restaurants and more professional services. To get to the penthouse, guests take a single keyed-access elevator to the 17th floor. Once there, they step into a foyer, where, turning right, they can wander into the main room with a coffered ceiling and ornate molding. Up a few stairs is the sunroom, which is exactly that, filled with light. To the left of the elevator are the bedrooms, small by modern standards, but because of the many windows, they feel adequate. When Paulsen lived in the penthouse she enjoyed a rose garden and some trees until the drainage from the plants seeped to ceilings below. The garden and the water fea-

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ture were paved over with building material. Also gone is the Tiffany blue that the Paulsens favored (except on the interiors of the kitchen cabinets); now the rooms are all in white, taupe, and a light beige. But aside from the more neutral palette and a few unobtrusive updates to the electrical, heating and cooling systems, the management company that maintains the penthouse and the entire Paulsen Center has taken great pains to keep the Art Deco flavor of the space. A Venetian marble frieze over the main roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fireplace, etched mirrors in the bathrooms, a lavender-colored bathtub, all gloriously rococo, remain. Before moving to Spokane in November, Robin Hamilton (Brodt) was the managing editor of Walla Walla Lifestyles, the regional magazine published by the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin and The Seattle Times. She can be reached at robinbrodt@ icloud.com.

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by Linda Anderson

On March 5, 1916,

Harry A. Flood, president of Merchants Central Heating, opened the valves from the first boilers to send steam heat to Gus Pearson of the Stockholm Hotel and Pearsons Building on Main and Wall. Thus began the important role the Steam Plant plays in downtown Spokane. This year’s centennial celebration marks that significant event in the Steam Plant’s history. Its story is one of determination, grit and continual innovation—and it lives on today as one of Spokane’s iconic landmarks. The Central Steam Plant created and supplied heat to more than 300 buildings in downtown Spokane for 70 years, closing in 1986. Its renovation began ten years later after the bold visionary team of Avista Development (then known as Washington Water Power) and Wells and Company transformed the historic structure into the Steam Plant Square, a mixed-use space that retained as much of the equipment and industrial materials as possible. When it reopened in 1999, the preservation efforts earned multiple awards, including firstof-its-kind recognition from the National Trust for Historic Preservation for historic buildings in our region. The building, with its 225-foot smokestacks piercing the Spokane skyline, is also a symbol of bringing community together. The purpose of the plant was to consolidate the operation of heating buildings into a central location to reduce the number of individual boilers operating in the city’s core, to gain efficiencies in producing steam heat, and to improve air quality. Then, the renovation process of the shuttered steam plant would engage the community to retain a large part of the city’s history. And now, current operation as a mixed-use destination provides a central showcase of local and regional offerings: Stacks restaurant, Steam Plant Brewing Company, commercial office space, and a collection of unique local shops with treasures one can only find there. You’ve undoubtedly seen the changing colors that light up the towering smokestacks over the last two years. In 2014, a powerful new LED lighting system was installed, launching the Light Up the Stacks program. The Steam Plant uses the new technology to highlight select philanthropic and cultural events. “The twin smokestacks now make an even bigger impression at night—drawing attention to things that really matter,” says Spencer Sowl, operations and property manger for the Steam Plant Square. “Because those stacks have become such a visible part of the Spokane skyline, we felt they could be used to support events and organizations that are out there doing good work.” If you’ve wondered what the colors signify, the website lists the upcoming events. To celebrate its hundredth year, a short film of the Steam Plant’s history was created to showcase the history and renovation process, and includes interviews with those instrumental in making the vision come to life. View it at steamplantspokane.com, then visit the Steam Plant in person to see this amazing space for yourself. They have partnered with regional artisans in creating special commemorative products available at the facility. Artist Chris Bovey of Vintage Spokane Prints has created a Steam Plant print made for the centennial and suitable for framing. A Centennial Blend coffee has been created in partnership with local roaster Cravens Coffee Co., and Latah Creek Wine Cellars has bottled a Centennial Malbec and Pinot Gris—all to honor this beloved historic landmark. For more information, visit steamplantspokane.com, 159 S. Lincoln. Linda Anderson, a Spokane native, is the principle and creative director for LA|Zing Design and Marketing. Prior to launching her own company, she had more than 20 years of experience as a design and marketing executive in the hospitality sector. Linda can be reached at linda@la-zing.com. 88

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Spokane’s Underworld by Alexis Ferrante

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a town filled with historic buildings that are more than 100 years old, but it’s what is underneath these buildings that adds an extra flair of intrigue of times’ past. For years, rumors of an underground world have been swirling throughout town. Those rumors can now be put to rest because underneath our feet in downtown Spokane is a history all its own. Tunnels. Many of them. The tunnels can be found underneath the sidewalks and most historic buildings in Spokane. Tunnels that house murals dating back more than 60 years, pipes, corridors, elevators from different time periods, locked or sealed metal doors, and stairways which lead to, well, nowhere. During the time of Prohibition, some of the tunnels led to speakeasies. According to Andy Dennison, the owner of Atticus on Howard Street, he has found murals and other unusual sights in his basement that have led him to believe his basement was home to men enjoying a few libations. Andy has also found a metal door that could have perhaps led to a neighboring shop. He isn’t the only downtown business owner who has found some interesting items and passageways. Beneath what was Underground 15, and is now The Observatory, lies what former owner Zachary Wirchak describes as an “underground city.” The basement is home to gears, chains, deteriorated pipes and things that are just too creepy for his taste. The pictures look like something from a Saw movie, but one can imagine during the late 1800s it probably looked more like a scene from Al Swearengen’s bar in HBO’s Deadwood. It’s easy to forget that downtown once consisted of dirt roads, horses and buggies, and little shops on the corner. In 1889, Spokane, along with Seattle and Ellensberg, were destroyed by massive fires. The fire destroyed 32 blocks of the central portion of the city, but the fire didn’t destroy the spirit of the people. When it came time to rebuild the city, they chose to do it in a bigger and grander fashion by using stunning brick, stone and terra cotta. Over the years, buildings like the Davenport Hotel, the Steam Plant, the Paulsen Building, and the Review Building, were built over dark tunnels that are home to stories of a Spokane we may never know. Some Spokane businesses would be more than happy to let people take a peek in the deep, dark, damp and sometimes webbed tunnels that are rich with a history all their own, so don’t hesitate to ask. Alexis Ferrante is a native of Spokane, a journalism graduate of EWU, and a MIT graduate from Whitworth University. spokanecda.com • MAY • 2016

Bing Crosby Never Lived in the Spokane Valley by Garrin Hertel

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missed it: Bing Crosby grew up in Spokane. Not exactly breaking news. But if that’s too obvious, a few corrections might not be. For instance, the two “Crosby homes” in the Spokane Valley weren’t Bing’s. Those belonged to Ted Crosby, Bing’s Irish twin. The houses were similar in design, built for Ted’s first and second marriages. So, the next time you’re driving down Broadway and someone says, “That’s Bing Crosby’s old house,” you can lay down some serious trivia truth. People love to be corrected, so don’t hold back. True Bing fans all know that Spokane’s most famous son grew up in The Little Vatican or The Holy Land. That’s the region of town known today generally as the Logan Neighborhood, although I prefer its older nicknames. The Crosbys’ first house in Spokane was on Sinto Avenue, in 1906, where the family moved from Tacoma, Washington, a few years after Bing was born. A short time later, Bing’s parents ordered a house from a catalog and assembled it on Sharp Avenue at what is now the entrance to Gonzaga University. Those are the only two houses Bing lived in during his Spokane years (not including the Hayden Lake home, naturally), although if you follow the historical groups on Facebook, you’ll likely read more than one comment insisting that Bing lived in the Spokane Valley. And as I said, people love to be corrected, especially online where they easily accept new ideas. That’s what I love about the Internet. People are always ready to accept information that challenges their most shallowly held beliefs. Like that time I stood up for local historian Bill Stimson’s efforts to change the downtown portion of Sprague Avenue to Bing Crosby Way. People were so “open and eager” to accept this notion that the entire thread was deleted by the page moderators. “Why on earth?” you might ask. Well, it turns out that people don’t like to be fact-checked after all. In fact, it makes a lot of people explode with irrational anger. In this case, it had nothing to do with Bing’s real estate holdings. It had to do with his reputation as a father, which is not great according to a surprising number of very “knowledgeable” members of the “You Might Be From Spokane…” Facebook group. There were the typical objections you hear from Spokanites any time a change in scenery is suggested by anyone: Fix the potholes first! It’ll cost too much! I don’t go downtown anyway! But then there were the shockingly anti-Bing sentiments as well: “We can’t name a street after a wildly abusive, alcoholic father!” Never mind the other monuments, schools and streets around town named for men with questionable reputations that we all take for granted. For instance, it’s not revisionist history any more to suggest that our self-proclaimed city founder, Mr. James Glover, was not a great husband, particularly after his bait and switch on first wife Susan, which exiled her to Salem, Oregon, and later Eastern State

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Hospital, so that he could marry the younger, less depressed second. Susan Glover died in that hospital twenty years later. And Glover Middle School still bears his name. Oddly enough, people I talk to seem skeptical about Glover’s shady reputation whereas they’re equally skeptical that publishers may have exaggerated Bing’s. What people may not realize is that Gary Crosby’s memoir, Going My Own Way, was published just a few years after the incredible success of Christina Crawford’s Mommie Dearest, which was among the first, and probably the most widely recognized, celebrity tell-all books ever written. Am I suggesting the publishers of Gary’s memoir hoped to cash in on this success? In Going My Own Way, Gary painted a picture of Bing as a violent man who whipped his children until they bled. According to a 1983 People Magazine article about the memoir, “[Gary] Crosby recounts a Hollywood Gothic horror story that only Christina Crawford could envy. He describes a household populated by an icy, dictatorial father, an alcoholic, lonely mother and a quartet of boisterous, tormented boys.” Years later, it was reported that the publishers

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“enhanced” material in the memoir to highlight or exaggerate stories of Bing’s use of discipline. That news didn’t sell as many magazines as the original dirt. The trouble comes in the nuance, which is never as exciting or newsworthy as a direct contradiction. More than twenty years before Gary’s book hit the shelves, Bing admitted to using corporal punishment on his boys in several interviews. “I didn’t do very well bringing my boys up,” Bing admitted in a 1959 San Francisco Chronicle article. “I think I failed them by giving them too much work and discipline, too much money and too little time and attention.” Case closed for the public at large. “Bing should be forgotten,” so said the Facebooker-Jury. Never mind the exaggerations. Never mind his successes, like selling more than one billion tickets at the box office, or selling more than 400 million records. Never mind his own public admissions and general humility about his life, achievements and shortcomings. If you agree with all that, you’ll love this: I think you and the Facebookers are wrong. When Gary Giddins was offered the chance to write the authoritative biography on Bing, his initial reaction was negative, too. He “assumed [Bing] was as vile a character as he’d been made out to be.” But he did what many people have trouble doing: He took in new information that challenged the overwhelming consensus. By doing so, he found himself filled with admiration for Bing Crosby in spite of his failings. We can do the same, and Spokane will be the better for it. Or at the very least, we can all finally agree that Bing Crosby never lived in the Spokane Valley. Can’t we?

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Garrin Hertel is the publisher and editor of Nostalgia Magazine. “Now You Has Jazz,” a live music, documentary film experience about Bing Crosby, Mildred Bailey, and Al Rinker’s beginnings in Spokane is staged live on May 3, on the anniversary of Bing Crosby’s birthday, at the Lincoln Center. Learn more at nostalgiamagazine.net or contact Garrin at garrin@nostalgiamagazine.net.

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LEGACY 2016 WE ARE ALL ABOUT CELEBRATING the resurgence of energy and excitement within our city, and splashing cool Spokanites and fun happenings across the glossy pages of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living. Each year, in May, we take a peek over our shoulders and put some flesh on the people, places and things—the threads—that have made our city what she is today, weaving a community quilt worthy hanging on the wall. We are hanging a few of those stories in this issue, along with some of our favorite long-standing businesses in the Business Legacy feature.

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WILD SAGE BISTRO WILD SAGE AMERICAN BISTRO

pride themselves on their caring, professional service and celebrated its 10th anniversary in March. The first dedication to their craft. No member of the staff is more impression upon entering the Bistro is the rich earth important than the Chef. Charlie Connor is the Executive tones and classic architectural details that make the Chef at Wild Sage. He’s cooked in the Northwest for more bistro both relaxing and refined. Walls of windows than fifteen years. Professionally trained at the Inland saturate interior spaces with abundant natural light Northwest Culinary Academy back in 2001, Charlie has had during the day and provide an intimate atmosphere the opportunity to work and learn under some of the best at night. The Bistro’s three dining chef’s in the Inland Northwest. He joined areas allow for conversations to Wild Sage’s team in the spring flow comfortably yet privately for of 2008 as the sous chef and was a wonderful dining experience. promoted to the Executive Chef Managing partners Tom position in 2010. Sciortino and David Wells Wild Sage has designed a menu and consulting partner Gare that allows them to be creative Traeger run the Wild Sage. The on a daily basis, and work within three have drawn from their the limits of what’s in season and extensive restaurant experience available. They are always looking in Washington, California, for unique ingredients to highlight: Minnesota and Hawaii to create local beef, regional fresh fish, local a premier dining venture that gardens, heirloom vegetables fruits has quickly become an award and tomatoes. Wild Sage describes winning local favorite. The their style as “Regionally Sourced partners have more than 100 Northwest Cuisine.” “It just makes years of combined experience. sense using local ingredients at the The trio met in 2004 and peak of their quality and freshness,” became immediate friends. They says Chef Charlie. were all at a crossroads in their Since opening in 2006, Wild David Wells, Tom Sciortino and Gare Traeger careers and looking for a new Sage has been a favorite culinary Owners: Tom Sciortino and David Wells adventure. Tom had moved to experience for restaurant goers in Year Franchised: 2006 Spokane in 2001 as the general the area, and has won numerous Location: 916 W. Second Ave. | Spokane manager of Clinkerdagger awards over the years. They were Phone: (509) 456-7575 restaurant and saw that there most recently recognized as one Web: www.wildsagebistro.com was opportunity here. “I was of the Top 100 Gluten excited to see the historic Free Restaurants in the Davenport Hotel come back to Nation and were listed in life and other businesses start to the Top 200 Most Popular populate downtown. It felt like Restaurants in the Nation a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, by Urban Spoon. They’ve being in the right place at the right also been recognized as one time,” says Tom. He admits they of 12 top rated restaurants could never have purchased their in Washington state based building in Seattle or San Francisco. upon customer reviews They opened Wild Sage American from Yelp, Trip Advisor and Bistro in 2006. Tom says, “Wild Sage Facebook, as calculated was our opportunity to create a by onlyinyourstate.com. restaurant we would want to dine in: They have also made healthy and wholesome foods, made the top three “Best of from real ingredients with a farm to Spokane” Lists in several table approach.” different categories the taquitos appetizer to lime h fres ing add Chef Charlie, Their staff is their pride and joy, almost every year since and gives Wild Sage its soul. They they opened their doors.

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ABRASIVES SPOKANE ABRASIVES SPOKANE,

From his 31 years as a technician, parts manager, and service advisor in the auto repair industry, Michael learned not only the value of great customer service but also how using quality products increases productivity and actually cuts down the cost of materials used. Michael and Lynda have operated Abrasives Spokane since 2011 with the help of great staff members like their right-handgal, Kerry Johnson. In fact, Michael says, “We are looking for a bigger place as business growth has been off the charts. We really focus on providing excellent customer service and helping individuals as well as industrial companies receive the best value for their abrasive needs.” The team at Abrasives Spokane values the Spokane community and relationships they’ve made here.

owned by Michael Smith and his wife, Lynda Clark, supplies abrasives, blasting, buffing, etching, grinding, sanding, and vibratory supplies and media to clients all over the United States. Whether it’s parts for an industrial sand blaster or a respirator and earplugs, Abrasives Spokane is committed to helping you find the best fit for your needs. They believe their industrial Lynda Clark Owners: Michael Smith & grade products will save you time Year Founded: 1994 e and money in the long run, versus Location: 1403 N, Greene St, #3 | Spokan 0 -954 532 ) using economy brands, and they’re Phone: (509 kane.com always happy to explain the function Web: www.abrasivesspo and benefit of each product so you have a clear understanding of how to keep your working environment safe and productive. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Michael moved to Spokane after graduating from Pullman High School. He attended and graduated from Spokane Community College Original Abrasives Spokan e sign where he received training in auto mechanics.

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business thriving. After Monty Sr. passed away in 2007, Monty Jr. and Michael stepped up and split his responsibilities. Virginia Lewis bought Sue retired, passing the torch to the a small and tattered third generation in 2013. Keeping with Appleway Greenhouse in the family tradition Monty Jr., Michael, the Spokane Valley. They Kathy and Danielle look to continue the both worked very hard to family business for many years to come repair and build Appleway with the added help of a wonderful into the proud business crew of employees who are more like you see today. All four of family, some having worked for all three their children and nearly l Lewis generations. lanie Thompson, & Michae all of their grandchildren Owners: Monty Lewis, Me Specializing in fresh flower bouquets, have helped along the Year Founded: 1952 e Ave. | Spokane Valley basket gardens, custom silks, and way. Bob passed away in Location: 11006 E. Spragu sympathy arrangements, Appleway has Phone: (509) 924-5050 1969, but with the help of om Web: www.applewayflorist.c more than 30,000 square their children, especially feet of greenhouses growing those who made the family many varieties of hanging business their career, oldest daughter Sue, and baskets and bedding plants. youngest son, Monty and his wife Kathy, Virginia With experienced designers continued to move the business forward. and knowledgeable staff, you Virginia retired in 1995, while Sue, Monty and can be sure your selection Kathy continued the family legacy. In 1998, Monty’s is given the professional sons, Michael and Monty Jr. along with his wife attention it deserves. Danielle, also join the crew to keep the family Bobby Lewis & Sue (Lewis) Bartleson

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LA-Z-BOY SPOKANE WHEN YOU ENTER a La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries store, you enter a world of comfort, service and selection. Whether you're searching for ideas to decorate your home, or that perfect piece to complete your room, their Design Center is the place to find it all. The La-Z-Boy legacy began with the highest concepts of quality, comfort, and value. More than fifty years ago two cousins joined together to design a chair that through the years has added comfort and enjoyment to millions of Americans’ lives. A small shop in Monroe, Michigan has developed into a world-class corporation with its own manufacturing facilities and distribution centers across the globe. With the company's original focus still remaining on quality, comfort, and value, La-Z-Boy has stepped up their style and fashion game in the past couple of decades. Now, in addition to the hundreds of fabric options, furniture styles, and accessory possibilities, they offer full interior design services in every store to help put it all together. The best part is that the design service is free to customers. Now that's value. La-Z-Boy believes every company has an obligation to conduct business responsibly, ethically and to be a welcome member of the community. This sense of community and lifestyle is what first attracted Spokane owners, Steve and Linda LeClair to the area fifteen years ago. "We flew up for a meeting with the La-Z-Boy people and the first day, as we came down Sunset Hill into Spokane, it was love at first sight," says Steve. The LeClairs were excited to contribute their combined 75 years of furniture and retail experience to a La-Z-Boy venture in our attractive and caring community. They jumped right in, giving back to many organizations, including the March of Dimes, Ronald McDonald House, and the VA Hospital. They are as committed to the community as they are in providing their customers the best level of service before, during, and after the sale.

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SUNSET FLORIST & GREENHOUSE SUNSET FLORIST & GREENHOUSE

has been speaking the language of flowers, in the same location since Louis Gandini immigrated from Italy and opened the business in the late 1920s. Making flowers their life, Louis, his wife, and his children worked in the greenhouse and flower shop growing a strong work ethic and passion for quality along with the freshest garden flowers and most unique floral services. Louis’s son, Bob, assumed ownership in 1957 and he and his family still run it today. Bob’s son puts the techniques he learned from his father into practice while also introducing cutting edge growing techniques as the greenhouse grower. He has also been involved in promoting the floral industry, serving as President of the Northwest Floral Association and then president of the Washington Floricultural Association. The passion this third generation greenhouse and florist applies to their trade, shows in the knowledge and technique used to grow high-quality garden plants, hanging baskets, and garden vegetables. Their mission remains, as it has been since the early 20s, to provide outstanding customer service. This is evident in the way customers are guided in their purchase of appropriate plants to build a garden of their own, and how the

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experienced floral designers provide expert advice to customers in selecting that perfect floral gift that says just the right thing and brings a smile to your special someone’s face. Sunset Florist and Greenhouse is proud to be part of and serve the Spokane community.

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DAVIS OFFICE FURNITURE DAVIS OFFICE FURNITURE has been providing

Bureau. innovative workplace solutions since they opened their doors Customer Commitment: Their core value is the in 1993. They have grown to be the largest, pre-owned dealer commitment they offer their customers. They always strive in the Greater Spokane area.With the Inland Northwest’s to meet customers’ needs by providing excellent service and largest showroom at 30,000 square feet, they offer extraordinary deals. a “Touch & Feel” buying Performance Geared and Driven: experience. No other dealer At Davis Office Furniture, they sell provides the opportunity to products and services that complement mix pre-owned with quality every part of the work environment. new. Their experience and knowledge Davis’s commitment makes them experts in the commercial to the community and furniture industry. their customers comes in Keeping Clean by Staying Green: a down home philosophy Davis is proud to say they contribute that supports building and to the environment by recycling maintaining relationships thousands of pieces of office furniture. and Paul Davis. o as the core of their business rrer Consider being a conscientious Gue el Isra th, Smi Bob Charbonneau, Debra practice. Founder Paul Davis consumer by mixing pre-owned when is Owner: Paul Dav believes “Our customers purchasing your office furniture. 3 Year Founded: 199 are always at the top of the In their commitment to provide Spokane | . Ave t Tren E. 1 290 n: Locatio priority list. Without them comprehensive office solutions for 3 Phone: (509) 328-489 there would be no Davis their clients, Davis’s team puts more com ure. rnit cefu offi avis w.d ww Web: Office Furniture.” Davis insists than 40 years of combined experience on a Meet & Greet practice in the commercial furniture industry to work for you. “It that personalizes the sale process from first entry in the store has been twenty great years in Spokane and we are looking through delivery. It’s through practices like this that Davis forward to many more years of helping businesses with their has maintained an A+ B2B rating with the Better Business office furniture needs.”

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DAA AUTO BODY CENTER DAA AUTO BODY CENTER has

been serving the Spokane community since 2000. The locally owned and operated collision repair company began on the West Plains and opened a second location on Spokane’s South Hill in March of 2016. Both shops work with all insurance companies, making collision repair more efficient for drivers who have been involved in an accident. The West Plains facility also offers automotive mechanical services and detailing in addition to auto body and paint services. DAA is dedicated to providing a safe workplace for its employees while utilizing ecofriendly products to minimalize its impact on the environment. They were the first auto body center in the area to install Sherwin-Williams Automotive Services’ AWX waterborne basecoat system. The system provides high-quality color coating that ensures excellent color matching and offers up to a 96% decrease in VOC emissions when compared to other solventborne coatings. DAA’s I-CAR-trained and certified teams make sure that all vehicle repairs meet or exceed Original Equipment Manufacturer’s specifications. Both shops guarantee their work for the life of the car, so long as the customer owns it. At a time when corporate consolidation is trending across the country, DAA maintains its commitment to independent, local ownership and community involvement. “We’re truly invested in the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene region,” says Len Roll, DAA Auto Body Center’s manager. Len, who oversees operations at both shop locations, lists Christ Kitchen, Meals on Wheels, Our Place Community Ministries, Young Life, Spokane Hoopfest and Spring of Hope International as just some of the charitable and civic organizations that DAA supports. Its West Plains location teamed up with local Farmers Insurance agents in 2014 to repair and donate a van to Olive Crest. “That was particularly rewarding for our staff,” says Roll. “We all knew that when the van was completed, it would provide clean, safe and reliable transportation for at-risk kids in our community,” he adds. The growing team at DAA Auto Body Center looks forward to serving local drivers for generations to come.

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heryl WuDunn is the featured speaker for the Women Helping Women Fund’s 24th annual benefit luncheon on May 16 at the Spokane Convention Center (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.). With her husband, Nicholas Kristof, Sheryl co-authored A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity, a New York Times best-selling book about altruism and how to bring about change in our society using evidence-based strategies. A Path Appears has been made into a three-part PBS documentary. The pair also co-authored Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, a number one New York Times best-selling book about the challenges facing women around the globe. The story Sheryl shares is important in both our community and around the world. She uncovers some of the harshest forms of gender-based oppression, while at the same time highlighting the individuals working to tackle these complex issues. Sheryl makes a compelling argument that even one individual can make a profound impact, while also exploring proven methods to bring about change for women in the United States and abroad. Tickets can be reserved by visiting whwfspokane.org.

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YWCA of Spokane is pleased to announce that Ashley Judd—actress, author, and social advocate—will be the keynote speaker at the 2016 Woman of Achievement IMPACT Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 7. While she may be known more for her work in movies and as the daughter and sister, respectively, to country signers Naomi and Wynonna Judd, Ashley has spent decades working as a humanitarian and activist. She has spoken out on a variety of issues from the impacts of coal mining in the Southeast to youth with AIDS to alleviating poverty and supporting social justice. Recently, she has focused on raising awareness on the need for educating girls worldwide. In her memoir All That is Bitter and Sweet, Ashley details her struggles with dealing with her own emotional pain from childhood abandonment and how she was led to focus on humanitarian work and making a difference. YWCA of Spokane’s 2016 Women of Achievement Impact Luncheon will be held at the Davenport Grand Hotel, 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., on Friday, Oct. 7. Tickets are available at ywcaspokane.org. For 33 years, YWCA of Spokane has celebrated high-achieving women in the community at this annual luncheon. Established with the goal of increasing community awareness and appreciation for the diverse contributions of women leaders in Spokane, this luncheon has honored more than 200 women in the region. A call for nominations launches this month. The luncheon is designed to express gratitude for our local winners, provide inspiration to the attendees, and raise awareness of domestic abuse on the community. In 2014, 44 people died in Washington state as a result of domestic violence, and one in three Spokane women will have experienced domestic violence in her lifetime.

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Women Supporting Women Simple ways to connect with women-owned businesses By Kate Armstrong

LAST YEAR, I heard people speak about “living consciously,” “living purposefully,” “living intentionally” . . . and the more I heard those sentiments, the more I was intrigued. I committed to an intentional project of my own: I pledged to only buy products and services from women-owned businesses for the entire year. I decided to do this for several reasons—to highlight women-owned businesses, to do my small part in helping to grow these businesses, and to show that anyone can do this, as long as you just “shift your shopping.” Many of my girlfriends in Spokane have caught my “woman-owned” fever. Several of them have started posting pictures of products from the grocery store that are made by women-owned companies. A few others have started sending me leads of women business owners they know—which are much appreciated, and needed, if I am going to get through this year successfully. But one of the questions I often hear is, “How do you go out, though? How do you go to dinner with friends or family? You can’t possibly buy products and services from women-owned businesses all the time . . . it’s just not possible.” I’m here to tell you that it IS possible. You just have to do your research, and tell yourself that every time you buy from a woman-owned business, you are helping ensure their livelihood. In the spirit of sharing, here are five ways you can support some women-owned businesses in the Spokane area:

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Find a little sumpin’ sumpin’ new to wear out on the town at Echo Boutique. Owned by NAWBO—Northwest member, Suzy Gage, this shop helps you pare down your current wardrobe by accepting items on a consignment basis, and helps you find fashion forward pieces to refresh your closet. 176 S. Howard, Suite A. Visit Italia Trattoria for dinner. Co-owned by Bethe Cowman and Anna Vogel, this restaurant has received great reviews for its vibe, customer service and exceptional flair of flavors. 144 S. Cannon St. While at dinner, skim Italia Trattoria’s wine list and select a glass of Sémillon, a dry, sweet white wine, from Chinook Winery from Prosser, co-owned by Kay Simon. Enjoy the signature tiramisu from Italia Trattoria with a cup of coffee. The restaurant proudly serves Spokane-based Roast House Coffee, which is owned by Deborah Di Bernardo. Finish your night out by listening to live music at Bistango, and if you’re so inclined, sip a martini while you’re there. This pillar of Spokane nightlife is owned by Reema Elaimy Shaver. 108 N. Post St. My future articles will revolve around this “social experiment,” if you will, and I plan to share some of the great women-owned business “finds” I will discover along the way. I hope you will consider making your own mission for living an intentional life and follow me on my journey, as well. Kate Armstrong’s great grandmother was an entrepreneur during the 30s, a time where women rarely owned businesses. Kate’s heritage, plus her former career as a Corporate Diversity Manager, has led her to make 2016 the year she will intentionally support women business owners. Follow her on various social media platforms and her blog @ IntentionalKate.

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I ALWAYS SAY that I love change, but the truth is, change is terrifying. In the midst of a recent business transaction, I told my colleague that if the way she coached me through this major transition was any indication of how she parented her daughters, she has three incredibly fortunate daughters. I was embraced with a huge hug and a thank you before she walked to her kitchen to retrieve something. She came back with an article her daughter had sent from the NY Times titled “Why Do We Teach Girls That It’s Cute To Be Scared?” The handwritten note attached from her daughter expressed gratitude that she was raised strong and never fell into this trap. I sat holding the article and smiled. It is evident in everything this woman does that she has an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for her work, while maintaining a solid relationship with her family. She has led them through trials and challenges with strength and compassion. Her courage, wisdom and gentle nature inspire me. As a single mom and business owner, there is plenty of looming fear in life, but I’ve learned there is little time to fall apart when perseverance is continually calling. I have to push through fear to get the work of the day done. I tackle the unknown, educate myself on issues I’m not interested in and search to find answers required for me to grow. When I was married, I had a crutch. I leaned on my husband to tackle the parts of life I didn’t enjoy. I backed down from every challenge that scared me. I held on to numerous justifications that made not rising to the occasion “okay.” I allowed my spouse to be the head of household and I played a support role. Most of the time I was miserable in that role, but I was safe from fear and failure while he shouldered the burdens I didn’t want to face. I am currently 42 pages into the newest work by Brene Brown titled Rising Strong. The timing couldn’t be better for this book to be in my hands. As I was flying cross country to embark on a new business venture, I read a section on “Owning Our Stories” and was both humbled and inspired. I had recently written a piece on grief and made peace with past experiences and how they have shaped my future, but it was clear that it was now time to own the parts

of the story now that were limiting and selfimposed. I pulled out a pen and wrote some thoughts on my airplane beverage napkin: No one is going to do the work for me. The only way to get where I want to be is to do the work to get there. I am the creator of my story. No one aside from God should direct or co-author. When I hand over control, hope, and belief in myself to someone else, I will surely be let down. My joy, my success, fulfillment—everything—is dependent upon me doing the hard work, the scary work, the work I don’t want to do. Life isn’t a lottery. Well, maybe it is, but you have to buy a ticket to win. Until my life circumstances forced me to step up and be the leader of my home and family, I was often looking for the emergency exit door, the easy way out, and for someone else to shoulder the burden. I admit, as the pendulum has swung, I sometimes take on too much and overwhelm myself; however, it’s because I’ve realized that my exhusband was correct: I am capable of more than I ever believed. I’m disappointed for all of the years that I was “enough” when a world of abundance and opportunity was knocking. It’s unfortunate that it took dire circumstance for me to see the possibilities that were available to me. My fifth grade teacher Mr. Stone noted on my report card, “Not working to her potential,” and pointed out in a conference with my mother that I would slide down in my chair when I didn’t want to be noticed (which I was doing in that very moment in the conference). If only I’d listened then and grasped the message. The fortunate side to my story is that I’ve begun to work to my potential. I push through limitations and imaginary boundaries on a daily basis as a business owner, parent, friend and teacher. My comfort zone is as expansive as it’s ever been and I wholeheartedly believe that the best is yet to come. I am thankful for parents, friends, my children and teachers who have patiently waited for me to awaken. It is not cute to be scared. It threatens the livelihood of creativity, innovation and courage. I vow to continue my journey of being bold and courageous and look forward to empowering others to do the same. We are all so much stronger, wiser, and more capable than we think. Jennifer Evans owns Encore Events, a corporate events company; is mom to three cool kids, and friend to many.

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day in Kit Jagoda’s life includes sensible shoes; conducive to mud, animal droppings, long treks, and comfort. She and her husband Pete are co-founders of River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary, a “safe haven for animals who have no other safe options.” Walking around the sanctuary which sits on 65 acres in the 7-mile area, Kit will fondly introduce you to the animals. As she reaches out a hand to be nuzzled, St. Francis of Assisi comes to mind but don’t tell her that; she is a little shy and humble; she simply does what is right in her heart. Kit was born in Spokane. Under her senior picture in the Ferris High School yearbook, it was written that she was most likely to end up working with animals and having a tree farm. After high school, she took art classes at Spokane Falls Community College and then worked in an archaeology lab doing scientific illustration on the Olympic Peninsula at the Hoko River archeological site. In 1987, she earned a bachelor’s degree in art education from Eastern Washington University and then a master’s in educational administration from Northern Arizona University. In 2005, she received a National Board of Professional Teachers Certification in early and middle childhood art education, becoming a sort of “safe haven” for children, aiding them in exploring their creativity and finding their voices. “The visual arts can offer a means for children to learn to feel safe with their own voice,” she says. “Perhaps this is where art and animals have a common thread for me. Art is a place where I find inner peace, because when I am creating I feel that I am ‘home.’ I have forever wanted that same feeling for animals, wanted them to feel that they too had a home and a place where they felt safe. For the insurmountable suffering animals experience in this world, I wish they might have that peace and feeling of safety, which we all have a right to.” While her peers in high school did, Kit didn’t foresee her future. She and Pete purchased the

property in 1992 and got to work on the main house and an outbuilding for Pete’s metal artwork studio. They began fostering animals because they had the space and there was a need. More outbuildings were built and it grew. Now, signs direct visitors to the Cat Cottage, the Bunny Barn, The Yorkshire Inn where two enormous pigs reside, the Bovine Bistro, and arrows lead the way to ponies and cows. Over there goats frolic, geese honk, and chickens cluck while ducks float in a pond and dogs sniff around. Kit is quick to pick up a shovel or a broom but is less concerned with cobwebs in her own house where dogs curl up in patches of sunlight. She lives and breathes this life; it's time consuming but rewarding. In 2004, her efforts were incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary became official. They rely strictly on donations and have fundraising events throughout the year. With the help of volunteers, the load is distributed, more work gets done, and new projects begin. “River’s Wish could not do what we do without the help of our volunteers, supporters, ranch manager, board members, advisory members and partners in the animal advocacy world,” Kit says. One project started by volunteers last year is called the Rabbit Garden, a large fenced garden where Garden to Table and other informative classes will take place. The Rabbit Garden Program will also feed their animals and guests, and contribute to local food banks. They are planning to start hosting Art Retreats that combine the visual arts with humane education and their Memorial Garden is for anyone who has ever lost an animal. Kit and Pat have assisted SCRAPS over the years, and work with various rescue groups locally, statewide, and out-of-state. The stories are heart-wrenching. Sitting and speaking with Kit, her eyes get a little misty as she recalls certain situations but her eyes are also full of hope because she knows she’s making a difference; the eyes of the animals tell her so, including the one who gazes at her before sniffing her boots. riverswishanimalsanctuary.org. Jennifer LaRue has been a professional freelance writer for 15 years specializing in arts and humanities.

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Role model

The goal of the paper was to fill the void that exists. There’s not, like, a “black neighborhood” in Spokane like there is in other cities, so there’s no sort of central place where people can go, where you can connect with the community. There’s a need for people to have—a way for people to talk about what’s going on in the community. So, that’s the goal of it: To talk about the people, to talk about the issues, to talk about events. What kind of stories are you covering in The Black Lens?

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Sandy Williams By Erika Prins

SANDY WILLIAMS has worked as an activist in Spokane for decades, first in HIV/AIDS prevention and suicide prevention, then as executive director of Odyssey Youth Center and most recently EWU’s Pride Center coordinator. She founded The Black Lens, a monthly AfricanAmerican newspaper serving the Spokane area, in January of last year. In this month’s Role Model, she explains what it takes to run a newspaper—and why she’s so passionate about the project that she left her full-time job to nurture its growth. Tell me about yourself. How did you end up in Spokane?

My dad was military. We came here in 1973 when I was 12 years old because my dad was stationed at Gonzaga University in the ROTC department as an instructor. I went to Cheney Jr. High School and High School, graduated and then went to WSU. Since then, I’ve been back and forth between Spokane and other places. How did the The Black Lens come to be?

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I’m really proud of the issue that I did on the schools where I had a lot of people—students, former students, parents, school staff, former teachers—all write personal stories about their experience going to school in Spokane. We don’t talk about that a lot. We talk about statistics, but we don’t talk about personal stories. I have a history section where I have somebody research a different person from history every month. I call the column “You Should Know.” It’s people and things from the past, typically, that we didn’t learn about in school. I have a business section where I highlight local businesses—African-American-owned businesses. The NAACP does a monthly recap of what they’re doing. I have a couple of people who write about financial issues like, “How do you plan for your retirement?” I have a section for the churches where we talk about what the black churches are doing, because the churches are very fundamental to our community. I have a section for youth. I try to get them to write it themselves, so I’ll have youth submit poetry, trying to spotlight the positive things our young people are doing— because you don’t hear about that very much. We just hear when they get arrested. And that’s all they hear about, right? I try to do “Honoring our Elders,” to spotlight our elders and talk about some of the things they’re doing. Anything I can think of that’s positive and uplifting, that offers our community in a different lens than you usually see, which is typically negative. How has The Black Lens evolved since you launched it in early 2015?

It’s sort of taking on a life of its own, which is what happens. With the initial intention being pretty much storytelling and an event calendar, there’s important stories that, if I don’t cover them, those stories are going to be missing—which is a little more responsibility that I had initially anticipated. Which is probably good, because if I knew that, I probably wouldn’t have done it. What’s a story you felt a responsibility to tell?

The Use of Force report was published by the Spokane Police Department. They kept making a point of saying, “There’s no racial bias. There’s no racial bias.” Then, I got a copy of the report and I realized that’s not exactly true. It was sort of like, “If I don’t say that, nobody’s going to. If I don’t say that, then what was written in the paper is all anybody is going to hear.” At this point, people are bringing the stories to me.

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What has the response from the community been?

I have more than 100 subscribers, which is surprising to me. When I was asking around, I talked to people about the idea, and several people suggested that I do an online-only version of the paper—that doing a print version is very expensive. I thought about it, not for very long, because I’m a print person. I sit in the morning and read the paper. That’s what I do, so I just decided, “You know, if I’m going to do this, I’d rather do it from the lens of what I enjoy.” Because otherwise, why do it? You initially offered a print or online subscription. What happened when you started offering the content online for free?

I believed at that point that the paper subscriptions were going to disappear. Since its free, why in the world would you subscribe? Well, the exact opposite happened. People who had subscribed digitally changed their subscription to print. What was more important to me was that people were sharing the content because they liked it, which was kind of the point, right? I was convinced that I wouldn’t ever make enough money from advertising to cover the cost of the paper. It took 12 months for me to break even—to get enough advertising to cover the first issue—which I hear is not long, but it felt like forever. I’m really optimistic at this point—and I wouldn’t have said that six months ago.

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I left EWU in June of last year. I did both for six months which was really, really hard. It’s a lot of work—much more than I anticipated. I just decided, “Which one would I rather do?” I had to choose. It makes no sense financially, so I didn’t look at it from that perspective. Leaving EWU finally was kind of, “Okay, I want to circle back to what, initially, I was passionate about”—which was storytelling. That was my passion. That has always been my passion. Erika Prins lives, writes and plays in downtown Spokane. Find her latest published work at erikaprins.com and her moderately entertaining musings at selfieswithcats.com.

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A Journey Through Infertility By Dr. Brenda S. Houmard, SRM & Dr. Stephen J. Pakkianathan, Northwest OBGYN

he time in life when couples decide to start a family is often exciting and full of anticipation. Often the first step in a couple’s fertility journey begins with a prepregnancy visit with their Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OBGYN). This allows the patient to develop a relationship with the doctor who will be caring for them during their pregnancy, and helps identify areas of concern for the pregnancy or for the couple’s fertility. After several months of trying to get pregnant many couples ask, “Why is everyone pregnant except us?” This is an emotional time, and can be source of stress, frustration, and disappointment for the couple. Fortunately, 85 percent of couples achieve pregnancy within one year of unprotected intercourse, and do not require further fertility assistance. The remaining 15 percent who are not yet pregnant at one year are then diagnosed as having infertility. There are several reasons for challenges in achieving pregnancy, including lack of ovulation (releasing an egg), blockage within the fallopian tubes (which allow the egg and sperm to meet), and issues with adequate sperm. The Spokane and Coeur d’Alene region is fortunate to have excellent OBGYNs and infertility specialists who share a common goal—achieving a successful pregnancy for their patients. When there are infertility concerns, the OBGYN often begins the initial evaluation which may include services provided by the fertility clinic, including a semen analysis and an assessment of the fallopian tubes (hysterosalpingogram). For many patients, regardless of their diagnosis, treatment by an OBGYN leads to fulfillment of their dreams for a pregnancy. Sometimes even after a complete evaluation, approximately 25 percent of couples find themselves diagnosed with “unexplained infertility,” a condition in which infertility exists despite normal basic testing. These patients often need the assistance of an infertility specialist. Your specialist will use the information collected during the OBGYN’s evaluation and initial treatment results to develop a plan that will optimize a couple’s fertility to help achieve their goal of a pregnancy. Many options exist for treatment, which your OBGYN or infertility specialist will review with you. These may include optimization of other general health conditions, adjustment in timing of natural conception, induction of ovulation, and use of lower cost treatments such as intrauterine insemination. Some couples may require more advanced treatment, such as in-vitro fertilization. Regardless of the treatment used, the goal is always the same—a normal pregnancy. Once pregnancy is achieved and confirmed to be normal, care of that patient is transitioned

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from the infertility specialist back to the OBGYN, who will monitor the pregnancy and ensure a safe delivery. During this transition, the infertility specialist and OBGYN work closely to ensure that your care is optimal. Detailed communication occurs regarding laboratory testing, ultrasounds, and other information vital to this new phase of care. With skill, compassion, and experience, OBGYNs and infertility specialists work together to make the dream of a pregnancy and a beautiful baby a reality. Brenda Houmard, MD PhD, moved from Seattle to Spokane in 2013 to open the fertility clinic, SRM Spokane, following 15 years as a researcher, clinician and member of the faculty at the University of Washington. Stephen J. Pakkianathan, MD, FACOG, started at Northwest OBGYN in 2012 and enjoys developing relationships with his patients through a complete array of Obstetrical and Gynecological services for women of all ages.

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hen a woman discovers she is pregnant, she faces many choices. One of these important choices is whether to have voluntary prenatal testing to determine if the fetus is at risk for certain birth defects. The baseline risks for birth defects in all pregnancies is 3-5 percent. Prenatal testing focuses on the most common chromosomal birth defects: Trisomy 21 (Down’s syndrome); Trisomy 18 (Edward’s syndrome); Trisomy 13 (Patau’s syndrome); and Neural Tube defects. Trisomy 21, or Down’s syndrome, is caused by an extra chromosome and occurs in 1/800 pregnancies. The extra chromosome leads to mental and physical abnormalities. The risk for Down’s syndrome progresses with advancing maternal age. Trisomy 18 and Trisomy 13 are rarer conditions, occurring at a rate of 1/5,000 and 1/16,000, respectively. These conditions are more severe and life threatening. Finally, Neural Tube defects occur at a rate of 1/1,000 and affect the development of the brain and spinal cord. Significant technological advancements of prenatal screening tests in the last decade have led to a multitude of options for patients. More than a decade ago, the most reliable form of prenatal screening was an ultrasound. However, despite the improvements in ultrasound imaging, the accuracy of detecting most birth defects hovers around 50 percent. Given the limitation of ultrasounds, screening and diagnostic tests were created.

SCREENING TESTS

The screening tests offered are divided into (1) serum analyte screening and (2) non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS); also known as cell free DNA. Both tests are derived from maternal blood samples with correlating ultrasounds. (1) Serum Analyte Screening: years ago, the only available test was the called the quad screen; this was offered after 16 weeks (second trimester) and has a detection rate of approximately 80 percent. Next, early screening (first trimester) was created, called the FirstScreen, offered at 13 weeks. The accuracy for the FirstScreen is approximately 85 percent. Further advancements of these screening tests led to the Sequential and Integrated tests. These tests are now becoming more popular given that the detection rate of the Sequential and Integrated screening tests is more than 90 percent. The Sequential and Integrated tests combine results from each of the first and second trimester and are done around weeks 12 and 16 of the pregnancy. (1) Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening (NIPS): this test has been available for several years and measures the fragments of placental DNA in the maternal circulation. The appeal of this test is that it can screen for the typical birth defects as well as specific genetic conditions. It can be obtained as early as nine weeks and has a reported rate of detection of 99 percent. 112

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However, there are multiple factors that can alter this detection rate and is not applicable for all patients and conditions. This test is reserved for high-risks patients, such as those with advanced maternal age, abnormal ultrasound findings, abnormal prenatal screening tests, or previous pregnancies with genetic conditions.

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

Diagnostic tests such as chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis are available and have a detection rate of 100 percent. These tests are invasive and are obtained by either obtaining a sampling of placenta or amniotic fluid. Given the potential complications this can impose on the pregnancy, these are reserved for confirmation of birth defects. It is important to realize that despite all of these choices for prenatal testing, each pregnancy is unique. Decisions about prenatal screening need to be made on an individual basis after consultation with your OBGYN. Besides his passion to provide full range OBGYN care to his patients, Dr. Jason M. Reuter’s special interests include urogynecology as well as minimally invasive and office based surgery. Additionally, he is a clinical associate professor for the University of Washington School of Medicine. He and his wife have two children and love the diversity of activities in the Pacific Northwest.

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When it’s Not Right, Down There By Dr. Nathan Meltzer, Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology

esterday’s schedule included a patient that typifies one of my most challenging encounters— the woman who just can not get rid of her vaginal discharge. In fact, I bet that at least 10 percent of my office visits are due to vaginal symptoms and I’m sure many more women never come in but either tolerate their symptoms or selftreat. While I appreciate the availability of over-the-counter treatments and the surge of online advice about essential oils and such, I wish more women would seek well-trained professional consultation. Quite frustratingly for all of us, vulvovaginal diagnoses are complicated because dozens of disorders can present with similar symptoms. Sure, I might allow you one episode of self-diagnosis and send a prescription over the phone. But eventually a physical exam is necessary. We must accept this fact: incorrect therapies sometimes “work,” because sometimes these therapies have soothing elements or because you were going to improve over time no matter what was done. But when it happens again, you should seek real help, or another opinion. Vulvovaginal symptoms can be caused by new exposures, allergies, atrophy, drug reactions or sexually transmitted infections, among other factors. There could be low estrogen, skin inflammation, disease elsewhere in the body, cancer or a precancerous condition, or any combination of these factors. The gold standard for diagnosis of a vulvovaginal disorder is the history and physical. Someone really needs to take a careful look, maybe even a swab or a biopsy. And we may even have to do it more than once. Also, some conditions are life-long or recurrent. Bacterial vaginosis (an overgrowth

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Compassionate, comprehensive women’s health care, close to home. of a “normal” bacteria) has an extraordinary recurrence rate, 25-30 percent by three months and 80 percent by nine months. This is so important for you to know when you take home the antibiotic prescription for the first time. You might be back in a couple of months. Here’s a distressing thought: Lichen sclerosus is an inflammatory disease with a much wider incidence than previously thought, and I’ve heard it said that some women may talk to or see at least three clinicians before it’s accurately diagnosed and treated. The tragedy here is that if lichen sclerosus is not recognized and treated, it’s possible to lose some or all of your vaginal function. Luckily, topical steroids can help, but have to be used the rest of your life. Some things are personal and best kept secret, but when it’s “just not right down there,” you might do better to share this secret with someone who actually knows what to do about it. Nathan Meltzer, MD is a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. Dr. Meltzer joined Valley OBGYN in September 2010 and sees patients in the full spectrum of women’s health.

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ook at any list of the most-shoplifted items in the U.S., and you’ll see a few that make the cut every time: medicine, baby formula, condoms, and pregnancy tests. These lists come out every year, often framed as did-you-know fluff. But to gloss over the significance of these items is to miss out on a very real, very loud message—people need more resources, especially when it comes to their reproductive health care. “We are honored to support a According to data from the Spokane Regional Health District, project that will so clearly benefit the city has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the state, and Spokane County STD rates for both youth and the general population thousands in our region.” also exceed the state rate. Reproductive health care is central to a person’s ability to be healthy and plan their futures. That’s why Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho is teaming up with community leaders from the Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund, the Nielsen Family, and the Harriet Cheney Cowles Foundation, who have provided the leading gifts to build a $5 million health and community education center that will greatly expand local reproductive health resources. “The new center will allow expansion of vital health care services and education programs, fostering a healthy and thriving community,” says Sharon Smith, of the Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund. “We are honored to support a project that will so clearly benefit thousands in our region.” Planned Parenthood is set to have a community breaking ground celebration on the new site, located next to the current center on Indiana Ave., on May 19. The new center will feature state-of-the-art facilities and medical

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technology and an education center for community health presentations. “This center will offer the most advanced and comprehensive reproductive health care in the area,” says Karn Nielsen, of the Nielsen Family. “We also know that education is an essential part of preventative health care, and together these resources will greatly benefit our community.” But reproductive health care can’t just be present in a community—it must be accessible, too. With this in mind, Planned Parenthood accepts all forms of insurance, and offers a sliding-scale payment option for those who are uninsured so people pay what they can afford. Online appointment scheduling at ppgwni.org and walk-in appointments also make it easy to get care quickly at both the current and new health center. For the Cowleses, opening up access to care is part of their family legacy, with Allison Cowles known for her work on the Referendum 20 campaign—a measure passed by Washington voters legalizing abortion in the state well before Roe v. Wade made it to the Supreme Court. “A woman’s right to choose and to have access to basic quality health care is fundamental to a just society,” the Cowles family says. “Our local Planned Parenthood has done wonderful work as an education resource, as a health care provider, and as an advocate for women, and we are proud to help advance this important work.” Community members are welcome to attend the groundbreaking ceremony, which will take place May 19 from 6-8 p.m. at the Planned Parenthood center located at 123 E. Indiana Ave. The event will feature community leaders Sharon Smith and Don Barbieri of the Smith-Barbieri Progressive fund, Betsy Cowles and Stacy Cowles of the Harriet Cheney Cowles Foundation, Karl Eastlund, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho, and emcee Jess Walter, author of best-selling novel Beautiful Ruins. Tiffany Harms manages communications for Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho. When she’s not working on social justice and human rights issues, she can be found playing with her two dogs, Rufus and Fern, and frequenting local music and comedy shows with her partner, Paul.

Sockpants & Super Heroes

Making special the new normal By Holly Lytle

WHILE I HAVE ridden the rollercoaster highs and lows of mothering special needs kids for more than a decade, I’m still relatively new to the world of single motherhood. When you first experience the end of a marriage there are countless things you spend an exorbitant amount of energy obsessing over: your former partner, loss of friendships, finances, suitable housing. While at peace with my marriage ending, I stressed about the impact the divorce would have on my kids. I was also concerned about the impact it could have on my relationship with my adult step-son whom I have come to love very much. The kids all surprised me and transitioned into life with divorced parents well. We experience our occasional challenges, but I am fortunate my ex-husband and I are able to positively co-parent our kids, and I am grateful that the woman in his life treats my children with love and acceptance. I’ve noticed that the common reaction after a divorce is to immediately start dating. Being alone is an intimidating prospect especially after a 20-plus year relationship. Even my own children began pressuring me to explore the scene of dating. While sitting in a restaurant eating lunch last summer, my son Tyler said, “Look over there, Mom. Do you think that guy is good looking?” I looked out the window to see an extremely muscular man getting out of his lifted, blue and chrome Chevy pickup. “He’s not bad. I like his truck more,” I said. “Oh good. Cause if he sits near our table, I’m going to find out if he’s in a relationship.” Shocked, I said, “I don’t need my 11-year-old kid trying to find me a date. I can handle that myself, thank you very much.” He laughed and said, “No offense, Mom, but who has more dating experience, you or me?” Even my 7 year-old son with high-functioning

autism felt the need to intervene in my single status. One day, as we were heading out the door to hit the grocery store, Caleb presented me with a plastic cow horn headband. “What’s this for?” I asked. “Boys like good horns.These will help you find a boyfriend, Mom.” He looked so hopeful, I didn’t have it in my heart to argue. With all the dignity I could muster, I wore my horn headband through the grocery store all the while Caleb beamed ear-to-ear. “Mom, it’s working! People are looking at you!” I didn’t snag myself a boyfriend, cow farmer or taxidermist on that particular shopping trip (although I was complimented on my “nice rack”), I did come to realize that my kids very much associate being in a relationship with happiness. Refusing to succumb to the pressures of my children, I followed the advice of some very wise divorced mothers in my life. I’ve used the past 18 months learning about myself. It sounds silly, but when you have been in one relationship since the age of 18, it’s hard to know yourself as an individual when you’ve been a couple for that length of time. It becomes even harder when your identity is heavily intertwined with the lives of your high-needs children. Because my ex and I split time with our children, I’ve had to learn what it means to truly be alone. I’ve used this time to learn, through single person experiences, which activities I truly find enjoyable. Without a real understanding of how or when, I’ve come to the realization that I am comfortable in my new life as a single me. Somewhere unexpectedly along this journey I began to understand what I value in my life and what makes me happy. I also feel good knowing that I’m modeling to my children that happiness must be found within yourself before you can find happiness in a relationship with another. I’m asked regularly why I don’t venture out more actively in the dating scene. The answer is simple. I’m still enjoying the relationship I’m having with my single-self. I do have comfort in knowing that when the time is right my children will be supportive of a special someone I bring into my full life of Sockpants and Super Heroes.

Holly Lytle is the mother of three and is the founder of The ISAAC Foundation, a local nonprofit organization. In her free time Holly enjoys chronicling her many adventures of motherhood for this column.

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NEW AGE DISCIPLINE

Punishment. Consequences. Positive Praise. Discipline. By Cami Huysman

HOPEFULLY WE can agree there will never be one way that works for all families and corrects all behavior. Some may think “punishment” and “consequence” are bad words. So what options are you left with when your child misbehaves, whether a toddler or a teenager? Many schools in our area are using “progressive discipline,” but what is it? You may already be familiar with the process, used similarly in many employment environments: first a verbal “coaching,” next a write up or two, and if that hasn’t worked, you’re looking for a new job. For your child in school, he or she might get talked to by the teacher, you’ll receive a call, the principal is notified, your child gets detention and then a moresevere intervention, like an in-school suspension, a short- or long-term suspension, and ultimately could be facing expulsion. Why is this method working for our schools? Previous disciplinary approaches may have escalated immediately to suspe nsion or expulsion; this newer approach allows your child to accept responsibility for their actions and correct their behavior before it worsens. Expectations are clearly communicated, and consequences are known if poor choices are still made. Here are some tips to manage behavior at home, by instituting the same methods used in schools: 1. 2. 3.

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Does the punishment fit the crime? Don’t punish out of anger. Children will react to your emotions, not to the situation. Are the facts clear? Do your best to avoid making assumptions or accusations; model for your children the importance of open communication. Make sure your children understand the expectations. “Clean your room” is subjective; do you want the clothes neatly put away or shoved in the drawers? Do you just want the Legos picked up off the floor so you aren’t dancing around on your heels? Be specific, but age-appropriate. Just as expectations should be clear, consequences should be communicated as well. Choose your words carefully. Offer options in the form of choices. “You can choose to do your homework right now and earn free time later, or you can choose to lose video games today.” Don’t have 10 household rules; try to keep it to two or three. Can

you remember 10 new things? Neither can your kids. Taking things away, whether toys, phones, or privileges, does not work on all kids. If you use this approach, communicate clearly what needs to take place for your child to earn their things back, whether it’s a timeline or a behavior, such as picking up their toys. 8. Remember your child is learning boundaries; help them realize the importance by enforcing them, as well. 9. Be consistent: follow-through is everything. Threatening your children is the wrong approach; following through on the predetermined consequences will be far more helpful for you. 10. Keep in mind that praise is often a great deterrent to negative behavior. Provide encouragement whenever your child does something you like, or does a behavior you’d like to see more of. 11. Remember behavior fulfills a need. If you’ve tried the steps above and aren’t making headway or behaviors are severe, you may wish to seek the assistance of a licensed mental health professional. 7.

Cami Huysman, MA, LMHC, NCC is a licensed mental health counselor in the State of Washington and director at ACT Services. Cami provides services to adults, children, teens and families with more than 15 years of experience in community support services.

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Our instinct of disgust is deeply woven into us. This response helped our ancestors avoid disease and contamination by helping us identify potential health hazards, like rotten food, decay, and dirty water. Although this response protects us, we’ve only recently begun to understand how pervasively it informs who we are as people. Your disgust response, as it turns out, actually determines your morals and your political affiliation. In 2014, Virginia Tech scientists published study results that initially sounded a little out-there: The researchers could predict your political affiliation—on a scale of very conservative to very liberal—by measuring how your brain reacted to gross pictures. They found consistently that the stronger the disgust response, the more conservative the subject was. These findings pull the curtain back on infinite layers of human behavior. As psychologist and researcher David Pizarro explains, our disgust response can actually be exploited as a strategy to endorse oppression against social groups. For example, a Nazi children’s book describes Jewish people as having “louse-infested beards” along with stained clothing and an unpleasant odor in an effort to dehumanize them. Pizarro cites that historically women, sex, homosexuality, religious groups, and poor people have been consistently targeted by this strategy, which is often tied to political and moral issues. Like the Virginia Tech scientists, he asks that we examine how this may be influencing our policies. Take the discussion around transgendered people. It focuses on bathrooms, genitalia, and sexual deviance, which are all hallmarks of manufactured disgust. This false rhetoric is harmful to the trans community—there has never been an incident of a trans person attacking anyone in a restroom. They’re just using the facilities like everyone else, yet this strategy has gained an immense amount of po-

litical momentum by oppressing an entire community. It’s important to understand that disgust is an emotional response just like sadness or love. While these reactions may have stemmed from our survival instincts, there was another human trait that kept us alive, too—the use of logic and reason to assess our environment and put emotions in context. It allows us to tell the difference between a health hazard and a human being worthy of respect. Hospice chaplain Kerry Egan penned a beautiful essay, “What the dying really regret,” where she captures what those in their final days have taught her. “What we believe about our bodies affects how we treat other bodies, and how we treat other’s bodies is how we treat each other,” she wrote. Her point is simple, yet encompassing. Our bodies are our connection to this world. We all only get one, and we are united in that unique vulnerability. With that in mind, actions to regulate other bodies—like making people's need to mend and preserve their bodies unattainable, or letting people be threatened because of their gender identity, sexual orientation, or skin color—are unconscionable. It erodes our unity. We all want to be ensured liberty, justice, health, and compassion. Denying others these rights simply because we feel uncomfortable, or supporting things just because they make us feel good, is dangerous. We’re above sacrificing the rights of one human being to give another power. We can do better. Tiffany Harms manages communications for Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho. When she’s not working on social justice and human rights issues, she can be found playing with her two dogs, Rufus and Fern, and frequenting local music and comedy shows with her partner, Paul.

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s he slips below the water, I kick off my shoes. Tucking my socks inside them, I think, “Saving him will be the easy part.” Fully clothed, no towels, I don’t want to get wet. I did not want Caleb to go swimming, but here I am at the end of a stranger’s dock on Long Lake in the middle of April about to dive in after him. “Come on honey,” I plead with Caleb one more time, hoping to stay dry. “You know how to swim. Come to me.” Sputtering for breath, he manages, “I can’t swim, Mom, my shorts are too heavy.” Perplexed, I watch him slip below again, fighting just to keep his lips above water. Suddenly, I am terrified. Later I would feel ashamed to remember emptying my pockets. The car keys, a folded tissue, a tampon and a couple of Chicklets land safely inside my shoe. My plan is simple: get in, retrieve my 7-year-old, and get out. Rory told Caleb it was okay to swim, but he did not stay around to supervise. In this horrific moment, I am angry at the man who saw a vacant house on the lake, trespassed with his wife and kids, said “yes” to swimming and walked away. I should have protested. I should have stopped him. But I didn’t. I ordered the oldest to watch the youngest on the beach and make sure she didn’t go in past her knees. I delighted in my middle child’s enthusiasm as he tore off his sandals and then ran the length of the dock, pulling off his shirt on the fly. I see his face lit up, joyful. I see him hop up to the diving board and leap toward the water wildly, arms and legs churning in the air. Now I am watching him drown. Shoes off, pockets empty, it’s time to be the hero. Confident that a rush of adrenaline will fuel me, I dive in and feel the weight of the nearly frozen lake breaking over my head. A raw chill encases my body. There is no adrenaline, no palpable heartbeat, only numbness and a kind of deep shrinking. My rubber fingers clutch my son’s rubber shoulders. He feels strangely relaxed, completely trusting me. I hold his immobile body close, yet feel tangibly separated, incapacitated by the cold. I think, “We are both going to die. They will find us, fetal, mother wrapped around son, frozen at the bottom of the lake.” Where was the super-human strength I was supposed to have to save my son? Why am I so human? So . . . regular-human, so . . . not-super-human, so . . . weak-human? Emptied of breath, a desperate voice escapes my clenched teeth “Kick.” Caleb says, “I am.” He is not moving. He is still trusting, relying on me. The eight feet back to the dock looks like a mile. Beyond the dock, some movement catches my eye. It is my husband running down the hill to our rescue. Moments earlier I would have

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been glad to welcome my man and watch him work while I stayed dry, but now an angry resolve strengthens me. I kick with force enough to drag our bodies through the heavy water myself. Caleb is taken to the hot tub to melt away his misadventure. I need to thaw more slowly. I am in shock. Who is this cape-less, shoe-less, belt-less, power-less “hero”? I see myself as from above, lying alone on the dock, translucent and more fragile than I ever imagined. The warm wooden dock holds my shaken frame. Through closed eyes, I see the sun. Tears leak out and run toward my ears. In that moment, I reluctantly accept my secret identity. I am, only human. I am only human, and today, that is enough. Cherie Killilea is a product designer and technical writer who lives in Spokane. She delights in her teenagers, her hiking boots, and her yoga mat. Hear more stories about the beauty and the beast that is motherhood told live by the authors at Spokane’s sixth annual Listen To Your Mother Show on Mother’s Day, May 8, at the Bing. Tickets are available at TicketsWest and more information can be found at listentoyourmothershow.com.

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pull up to the house to find numerous unfamiliar cars parked along the street. My stomach fills with butterflies as I try to think of convincing excuses to get out of this. “Maybe she won’t notice if I just don’t show. Or, maybe I can claim a headache.” Then I firmly remind myself, “She is your best friend, you should want to celebrate her birthday.” The keys quietly jingle as I pull them from the ignition and climb out of my car. I can hear music and laughter as I approach the house. Sounds that would prepare someone for the promise of fun, spark a trickle of anxiety inside of me. Within seconds I am flooded with a sense of immense insecurity. “So many people that I don’t know. I hate this. I won’t know what to say. What do I ask? What if I laugh at the wrong thing? My sense of humor can get a bit morbid and blunt. What if I joke about something insensitive. Why is this so hard?” A list of conversation starters fly through my head as I walk toward the front door. I begin to feel overwhelmed when I see a splash of color to my right. My attention detours temporarily and new thoughts rush in: “Oh, hey, she finally planted some flowers. I should really plant my own garden,” I muse. “Black eye Susans would be cool. And daisies. Those would look so cute together. I would need to make sure they require the same light. I think Home Depot is having a sale. I bet one of the employees would be able to help me figure that out. I really loved working there. Maybe I should apply for a parttime job.” My thoughts continue to race. “I can’t do retail again, my schedule would be all over the place. I need something with a set schedule. Maybe I could be a receptionist. I’m really good over the phone. I should look online and see what’s available.” I fight the urge to pull out my phone and research this, and instead knock on the front door. My anxiety rushes back in as the door opens to reveal the wonderful face of my friend. She greets me with a smile, genuinely happy to see me. I return the greeting with equal enthusiasm. I take off

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my coat while she begins introductions. Smiles are exchanged, and we say things like, “Hey how are you” and “Nice to meet you.” A thought occurs, which sets off the next flood: “Why do we say ‘nice to meet you?’ What if it doesn’t turn out so nice? What if we don’t click? That would be awkward. What if they are rude? Why not say ‘I look forward to getting to know you.’ Wouldn’t that make more sense?” My thoughts are broken when she asks me what I want to drink. At that moment, I realize I didn’t absorb a single name. I chastise myself: “You did it again. You’re already off to a great start.” I ask my friend about her week and try hard to focus on what she is saying. It’s not that I’m uninterested, I am distracted by a catchy song on the radio. Luckily, she doesn’t notice that I’m half listening to her, half to that incessant song, tugging at me like an impatient child. I’m left standing in the kitchen, with drink in hand, as her boyfriend borrows her. I’m surrounded by several conversations, none I can relate to. I try to join one but fail miserably. I walk into the living room to find a variety of topics ranging from future weddings and babies, to previously purchased car parts and funny stories that climaxed with idiotic injuries. I hear a few gossip sessions and move on while internally rolling my eyes. I stand at the edge of the room watching everyone mingle. I witness a few new friendships take seed along with long-overdue reunions. Nameless faces float around me, laughing and drinking. I try to observe the flow of conversation and take note, but none of it feels natural to me. I make a few more attempts with no success. I am awkward in big groups and around new people. To my relief, my friend reappears by my side. She is laughing about something funny her boyfriend just did before asking me about work and my family. We chat for a bit and I’m ecstatic to, comfortably, have someone to talk to. She asks if I am having fun. I smile and say I am, but am silently screaming . . . If You Only Knew.

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e have undergone many revolutions in our world. One of the most life altering was the Industrial Revolution, giving us the iron and textile industries, the development of the steam engine, improved systems of transportation, manufacturing, communication and banking. We really were cooking with fire— for a while. That flame has been reignited with the most recent technological revolution. Technology has woven itself into the very fabric of our modern existence. This issue discusses a few leading technologies available right here in our region that are designed to help you feel more confident, safe, healthy, and happy.

Mama Always Said, Spokane’s a Smart City You might have heard news here and there about the University District’s involvement in Spokane’s Smart City initiative. Since 2014, a handful of companies and organizations, all leaders in their respective fields with a vested interest in Spokane’s success, have been working together to establish the vision and planning for an initiative known as Spokane’s University District Smart City

Accelerator. The group includes Avista Utilities, Itron, the City of Spokane, Washington State University, McKinstry and the University District Development Association. The members of this pioneering group have been mentored by some of the world’s leading providers of information, data and communications technologies as well as the Smart Cities Council, a global coalition headquartered in Redmond dedicated to educating and supporting cities in creating smart, sustainable technologies with high-quality living and high-quality jobs. The mentorship of this group really took hold when last December, Envision America—a White House initiative— announced it had selected 10 U.S. cities to participate in its program in 2016. Spokane’s Smart City Accelerator is based in the University District’s 770-acre footprint and emphasizes the critical interactions between energy, water, health, food and the built environment. Spokane’s vision leverages planned technology infrastructure additions, the campuses’ existing health sciences focus and the region’s health care concentration to establish a manageable, community-scale living laboratory that will

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In Like Flynn with Facial Skin There are several new technologies in the field of dermatology. Three of the most exciting are detailed here by Dr. Cameron Chestnut of Dermatology Specialists of Spokane.

Transconjunctival Lower Blepharoplasty Lower eyelid blepharoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical approach to treat excess skin and fat that can create lower eyelid bags. It used to be that surgeons would cut through the skin and muscle underneath the eyelashes to perform this procedure, but some patients would have muscular dysfunction and malposition of the lower eyelid afterward. This minimally invasive procedure can comfortably be performed with local anesthesia, as well.

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Developing Other Problems: Many find out their pain actually increases with standing in one place for extended periods of time while others develop new areas of pain due to a new posture. Will you actually use it? Static Positioning: Sitting or standing, both positions are static over long periods of time. Recommendations: Before you invest in a sit-stand workstation, realize the issue is not about sitting or standing, but is more about movement. Try these things first. • Make sure that your chair and workstation have been adjusted for neutral ergonomic positioning. • Move frequently throughout your day. • Take a short walk to the copier or go fill your water bottle.

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• Stand up and move every 45-60 minutes. Use a timer, Outlook Calendar or Stand Up App. • Walk and move during breaks and lunch. • Set up an area in your workplace to perform non-computer related tasks while standing.

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Your New Breast Friend Inland Imaging’s Ed Renouard shares with us the benefits of 3D mammography. Breast tomosynthesis, or 3D mammography, represents a significant breakthrough in breast imaging technology, a screening and diagnostic tool designed for early breast cancer detection. A 2D image is also generated from the 3D data set. Tomosynthesis produces a threedimensional picture of the breast that a radiologist can view in 1-millimeter slices, making it possible to visualize breast tissue at a level of detail never before possible. The multiple 3D images provide the radiologists much more information with which to evaluate a patient’s breast health, while also reducing the need for follow-up imaging. Everyone who is a candidate for 2D mammography is also a candidate for tomosynthesis. Patients with dense breast tissue may benefit most, but every woman’s breast health is better evaluated with 3D mammography. We suggest that women 40 years of age and older receive an annual screening mammogram.

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HEALTH BEAT/Nutrition

EXERCISING FOR LUNG HEALTH by Matt Griffith, CSCS

A REGULAR EXERCISE ROUTINE is most noted to help maintain a healthy heart, lose weight, increase strength and athletic ability, as well as reduce the risk of illnesses such as diabetes. But an often overlooked aspect is the health of your lungs—whether they are healthy or you have a lung condition—and how exercise can help. Anything that increases your heart rate, which in turn increases the work on your lungs, will improve the health of your lungs. Activities can be in the form of a sport, outdoor activity, or a daily activity such as gardening or cleaning. Basically, moving around more than you are sitting is good for lung health. Sounds like the same concept as for heart health and weight loss, right? Partaking in 30 minutes of moderate exercise five days a week helps keep you healthy overall. For a healthy person, that is equivalent to walking at a pace of three miles an hour. If you have a lung disorder, such as asthma, walking at a pace that makes you moderately breathless is a good gauge. When exercising you tend to increase your breathing 40 to 60 times a minute, which is why you may feel “out of breath” but not “short of breath.” If you feel “short of breath” you may have reduced lung function from a chronic or

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short term lung disorder. The benefit of exercise on your lungs is as simple as the benefit on your muscles, considering your diaphragm (a muscle) is a major contributor to your breathing. The stronger you become from exercise in general, the more efficient your lungs will become, as well. And because you will be using less oxygen in your muscles, they will in turn produce less carbon dioxide. And since your lungs won’t be working as hard to help you get oxygen to your muscles, they improve in overall health. The best thing you can do to help those precious lungs of yours in to keep yourself out of situations where you may inhale anything harmful. The big one for most people is smoking. That alone shows decreased lung function in as little as two weeks of exposure. Other contributing harmful factors are inhaling chemicals, dust, or other allergens that inflame the tissue in your lungs. Basically, if you smell something is in the air in abundance such as insulation or sawdust, wear a mask to help protect your lungs. Matt Griffith is the owner of Catalyst Fitness and has been in the field for 11 years, with a degree from Eastern Washington University.

FOOD by Stacy Benoscek

YOU’VE HEARD IT SAID OVER AND OVER, “food is fuel for the body,” but do you know how those fuel sources work? Everything you eat should be thought of as an energy source for your body’s needs for the following three hours. After three hours, it’s time to refuel.

Breaking it Down There are four basic nutrients required to properly fuel your body. These are: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and water. By depriving your body of these nutrients you are basically taking years off your life and setting yourself up for diet-related diseases like insulin resistance, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, low bone density, and muscle wasting. How does your body use these fuel sources? Protein is the basic building block of life, DNA and procreation. Without protein we cease to exist. Hormones, enzymes, tissues, veins, capillaries, and even your heart are made of protein. Protein is used for building, maintaining and repairing every solid structure and muscle in your body. Your body uses protein around the clock. As far as what type of food protein is, think of it like this: if it had a heartbeat it’s a protein, and then dairies, beans, lentils, legumes, nuts and seeds are protein sources. Aim for 95 to 125 grams of pure, clean protein a day. Carbohydrates are used for energy at a high heart rate. Carbs can be used for short term (20 minutes of cardio) or long term (40 minutes of cardio). Unrefined carbs are rice, potatoes, and squash. Bread and pasta are processed carbs, meaning farmers don’t grow loaves of bread. Combo carbohydrates are those which contain proteins too: beans, lentils, legumes and dairies. Then there are the most popular carbs, simple carbohydrates, or sugars: fruit, cane sugar, syrups and processed

FUEL sweets. Approximately seven grams of carbs will give a person 20 minutes of high heart rate fuel. Fifteen grams will give 40 minutes of fuel at a high heart rate. The issue of weight control is not fully sugar, but how it is used by the body as fuel (or storage). When you ingest simple sugar it is ready to be used within 15 minutes. Complex carbohydrates can be used within 30 minutes upon eating. How many people eat carbs and then get their heart rate up to use the fuel within 15 minutes? One slice of thin bread is stored for energy use at a high heart rate, but two slices? One for energy and the second goes to fat storage unless you’re doing 40 minutes of cardio within 30 minutes of eating. Fats help regulate hormone levels, balance insulin, develop the brain, and protect and insulate joints and organs. As for fuel, fat is the last reserve fuel source with double the caloric values. The tricky part of weight control is that fat is used at a low heart rate so weight loss of body fat is time consuming if your nutritional plan is not correct for your individual goals. The human body is approximately 75 percent water. That fact alone should speak for itself on the importance of the matter. Water eliminates toxins, aids in the transport of bodily fluids, regulates body temperature and maximizes muscle usage. Most importantly, lack of proper hydration can interfere with heart rhythm. Aim for a minimum of eight glasses of water daily. People drink that much in energy drinks or soda but seem to find it difficult to drink water. Be sure to add one glass (eight ounces) per 15 minutes of activity each day. Stacy Benoscek is the owner of Workout Warehouse, in Spokane Valley. She can be reached at stacybenoscek@ yahoo.com or (509) 822-9385.

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xican In Search of the Holy Grail: Good Me Food in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene

Tex-Mex versus Rea l Mex: a primer for beginn ers by Chris Street

exican cuisine can be differentiated from Tex Mex food primarily by the number of ingredients used, and their freshness, as well as the complexity of the final product. Tex Mex food is pretty basic, known to consist of the following items: flour tortillas, refried beans, pinto beans and yellow cheese (more often than not, processed), pork, chicken and beef. The history of Tex Mex cooking is pretty interesting. It comes from a combination of Texas ranch cooking and the foods that were available in far North Mexico, close to the border. Ranches had the meat and Northern Mexico had the chili powder know-how but unfortunately not many vegetables grow in the desert, thus Tex Mex food has basically no fresh veggies. This is where traditional Mexican and Tex Mex begin their great divide. As one travels to the interior of Mexico, we see the combination of ingredients and cooking methods used becoming more complex. Layering of textures is common with tacos and corn tortillas being the launching pad for fire roasted poblano peppers, green vegetables, fresh fruit that would knock your socks off, grilled meats and some really delicious sauces. Mexican sandwiches called tortas come alive with pulled pork, tomatillo red sauce, fresh cilantro, cumin and lime. This is real Mexican food and it can be found right here in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene.

Real Mexican Food True to form, Mexican food is not about refried beans, processed molten yellow cheese and over- sauced, often unrecognizable enchiladas. True Mexican is about fresh food that is

also incredibly healthy for you. Mexican border towns unfortunately have been the recipient of one of America’s most profitable foodstuffs: processed ingredients. We get their tired, their poor huddled masses yearning to breathe free, and they get Velveeta. I’d say we get the better end of the deal. Authentic Mexican food from places other than food-hybridized border towns utilize local produce and only the best farm fresh meats. Think the polar opposite of Taco Bell and there you’ll find true Mexican cooking. The Hispanic influence on dining has extended outside places like Texas, Arizona and California to now include the Inland Northwest. Folks, as I write— we have a culinary happening in the making as the number of Mexican and other people from South of the border migrate here, they

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bring with them their individual food cultures which in turn influence the local cuisines for the better. Deep inside Spokane and Coeur d’Alene is a harbinger of something much bigger: new, exciting, multiethnic places to dine. Right now, you have the opportunity to eat at the very beginning of a trend as what we have in our area as far as Mexican food are small, family run restaurants where they make their own salsas, pound fresh handmade tortillas, grind their own spices and use only the freshest ingredients as true to form Mexican food always does. There is no single best Mexican restaurant in Spokane or Coeur d’Alene, sorry to disappoint. In truth, there are only favorites recommended by locals. To be well rounded in this search, I asked a few locals of Mexican heritage for places they think are good. Here are a few of the eateries that made a very short list.

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De Leon Foods Part restaurant, part Mexican grocery store, DeLeon Foods is owned by Sergio and Mayra De Leon. They serve breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. which includes breakfast burritos, quesadillas and some of the tastiest huevos rancheros in town. Lunch and dinner include such favorites as chicken mole and carne asada. On the weekends they serve menudo and pozole soup that are guaranteed to fix any hangover that may ail you from your night before revelries. The grocery store and cafe also house a small tortilla factory which supplies such restaurants as Wild Sage, Borracho and Milford’s Fish House. The De Leon’s use local grains for their wheat tortillas, each bag coded by the production farm ensuring the highest quality and freshness. It’s a treat to have fresh, warm tortillas, made just minutes before you put them in your mouth. Clientele at De Leon’s runs the gamut from bank presidents to construction workers—you’ll never know who you’ll see lunching there. 102 E. Francis Ave. Monday thru Saturday 8 a.m.-9 a.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (509)483-3033. www.deleonfoods.net Mon: 11am-11pm Wed-Sat: 11am-11pm Sun: 10am-10pm Open Tuesdays as of May 3 ! rd

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Maracas Started by three brothers: Juan, Sergio, and Arturo Zalpa of Paracho, Michoacan, Mexico. Maracas came highly recommended as one of the newest restaurants on the scene. Open just 16 short months and located on the South Hill, they have a big and eclectic menu with Southwestern favorites like enchiladas and Mexican costal dishes from their native state. The seafood molcajete is not to be missed. Tomatillo sauce is made in-house and the brothers all have 20 plus years individual experience cooking domestically and in Mexico. Maracas also has a veggie menu for those who want to eat lighter but still enjoy all the rich flavors of a

Mexican meal. Maracas has ice cold Mexican beer and a small selection of good tequilas with specials running every day. 2910 E. 57th Ave. Suite 4. Monday 3-9 p.m., Tuesday thru Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (509) 315-4181. maracasmexicangrill.com

Fiesta Mexicana One of the more established Mexican places in town, Fiesta Mexicana is a polished and service orientated restaurant. Decorated like a costal beach house with a thatched roof, bright pastel painted walls and neon beer signs in the widows flickering, “Corona” and “Tecate,” bus boys immediately put down hot chips and two dips (traditional red and refried beans) when your menus arrive. As far as the menu goes, it’s pretty tight in regards to other cafes on this list, but what they do, they do well. Fiesta Mexicana’s carnitas de res is exceptional as is their tacos al carbon. For those who want more Southwest and Tex Mex influenced dishes, Fiesta Mexicana has quite a few burritos and enchiladas as well as fajitas. Their plates are also huge.

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by Cara Strickland | photos by Rick Singer Photography

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hen I made the reservations for The Ivory Table’s supper club, I was slightly skeptical. The address, located on East Sprague, didn’t inspire culinary confidence. My initial conversation with Kristen Ward, the owner and chef at The Ivory Table, who answers the supper club phone as often as she can, allayed my fears a bit. The club had been going for several months, beginning in October (I would be attending the March dinner), and Kristen told me that it continued to be popular. My guest and I arrived at the address, only to find an adorable storefront, with a crisp, striped awning, and inviting twinkle lights. We were slightly early, but the room was already full of people and conversation. There were two long tables, decorated with flowers and

candles, with many wine glasses in front of each place. We found our seats, marked with place cards, and soon we were sipping the first wine of the evening, a Cremant from France, high-quality sparkling wine without the champagne price tag. My guest and I were seated across from each other at one of the long tables, as were our dining companions to the right. With such close quarters, it was impossible not to strike up a conversation. We began our meal by clinking glasses, strangers no more. In a few moments, Kristen came out to speak about the dinner, course by course. This evening was an entirely French meal, a nod toward her training at Seattle Central Culinary Academy, and her time teaching cooking classes in Chinon, a small town in the Loire Valley, in Northern France. (She also worked under Chef Bruce Naftaly, at Le Gourmand in Seattle.)

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As she spoke, it was clear she was passionate about each dish, and she couldn’t wait for us to taste everything. Next, we heard from our wine steward, who walked us through each wine, one paired with each course. While there were French wines on the list, there were domestic offerings as well. I had heard of one or two of them, and one was a California Pinot Noir that I regularly buy. The first course was an appetizer, Rillette de Porc. Kristen explained that rillette is “a meat that is slowly cooked in its own fat with juniper, star anise, and bay leaves, then shredded into almost a puree when warm.” It was served on a toasted baguette slice, and topped with a few greens, for color. I had to remind myself to take a sip of my sparkling wine to see how these two paired (very well). The flavor of the rillette was so satisfying and savory, that I had a hard time seeing it end, even though the portion was fairly substantial.

Our next wine was a Chardonnay, lightly oaked, which paired beautifully with the watercress soup made with fresh organic watercress, and fresh asparagus, cooked in homemade stock with cognac and cream. It was surprisingly light and refreshing, perfect for an early March meal. The servers worked tirelessly to make sure our wine glasses were full in collaboration with our plates. Sometimes, I would look up from my conversation and realize that my next glass of wine had been poured without my noticing. The third course, paired with Pinot Noir, was perhaps the most surprising to me. It was asparagus with gribiche, an emulsified cold sauce of chopped eggs and fresh herbs. When I asked Kristen about it later, she told me that it had lots of tarragon, capers, pickles, dill, parsley, and chives. The gribiche was spooned over blanched asparagus, which was cold and refreshing, a beautiful representation of its type.

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The fourth course was slightly larger, what many would refer to as the main course. My plate held a generous helping of hanger steak and potatoes roasted in bacon fat. I cut off a small piece of meat and it dissolved tenderly in my mouth, with just the right amount of flavor. Hanger steaks are no laughing matter. They involve a great deal of trimming of fat and sinew, but according to Kristen, the payoff is worth it. I’m inclined to agree. She trimmed the steaks, rubbed them down with herbs, salt and pepper, then seared them to medium rare before plating them with the crispy, rich potatoes. This course was paired with a nicely balanced Cabernet Sauvignon. For dessert, Kristen served a walnut sponge cake (a génoise in French). This one was rolled in chocolate ganache and soaked with Spanish sherry. Our last wine was sherry, to match, and while I’m not usually a fan of dessert wine, I had to admit that this was a perfect pairing. I was able to eat only half of the moist cake, which was rich without being dense, and tasted of sherry without that flavor being overpowering. I boxed it up and ate it for breakfast the next day with no ill effects. By the end of the evening, we were friends with our dining companions, trading numbers and promising to keep in touch. Our wine steward passed around order forms for those who wanted to purchase the wines of the evening at retail prices. It was hard to believe that several hours had gone by since we’d arrived. The next week, I sat down with Kristen at The Ivory Table, revealing myself as a food writer. Kristen was eager to talk about her vision for the supper clubs, which are currently held monthly, on First Fridays. “When’s the last time somebody went to a dinner party or threw a dinner party that wasn’t stressful? Usually when you say ‘I’m going to have people over,’ you’re thinking ‘I’ve got to clean the bathroom, I’ve got to sweep the floors, put the kids' toys away.’ When

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can you just sit down, be served dinner, make new friends, listen to great music and just really kick back and enjoy yourself?” That effortless dinner party experience is exactly what Kristen is trying to provide, and people are taking notice. “We’re selling out every single month,” she says. “Oftentimes people will go to something like this and they’ll think ‘That was so amazing, but it’ll never happen again.’ This happens every single month. I think that’s why it’s going so well. If you can’t go to this one, you can go to the next one. People have been loving it, and I love it.” Although the guests might not be putting a lot of thought into the dinner party preparation, Kristen is making up for it with plenty of her own. “Through the process of making the reservation, I usually take very careful notes on what they say. Some people just make the reservation and that’s it. But some people are super chatty and so they’ll say, ‘Oh we just got back from Europe’ and so then I know that two other guests just got back from the Galapagos Islands or something, so I’ll put those two together because they’re both travelers. There are the drinkers of the group, there are the talkers of the group, there’s all these different personalities. The seating chart is actually thought out very carefully, it usually takes me a day or two. I’m always reworking it for the last couple days for the event so that I know everybody will be happy.” Kristen’s menus are a response to what is in season. “I try to live by the motto: ‘Spend more time shopping and less time cooking,’ so you’re finding really beautiful ingredients that don’t need to be tampered with in order to show off their true beauty.” Although French techniques and flavors find their way into much of what Kristen cooks, she is always covering new ground. In April, the supper club theme is Italian Islands (Sicily and Sardinia). The menu is often suggested by wines that Kristen loves, as well. “Sometimes

they tell you the second you taste them exactly what they want to be served with,” she says. “Each bottle has a life and tells a story.” Now that the supper clubs are a success, Kristen is branching out. She recently started something she’s calling the “Sip Society,” a monthly wine tasting event geared toward those who want to build their cellars and learn more about wine. Each seat will cost $30-$35, depending on the evening, including an appetizer and lots of wine. This is slightly less of an investment than the supper clubs, which range in price from $50-$65 a person, with an additional $20-$25 per person for wine. In my opinion, what Kristen and The Ivory Table deliver is well worth this price.

Catering has always been part of The Ivory Table, along with crepes, sandwiches and salads for lunch, since she opened in 2014, but the supper clubs are sparking new ideas with her clientele. Kristen is doing more private parties in the same style. “I do all of the consulting from the very beginning to the very end, talking about what’s seasonal, what we can serve for you, and tailoring it to a person’s specific taste.” You can host a supper club at the restaurant, or The Ivory Table will bring your customized menu to you. Whether you attend a First Friday gathering, or plan your own, it’s likely that you’ll find, as I did, that this is a club worth joining.

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Delicious Dishes in Minutes Busy weeknights can make for hectic meals, but these simple recipes prove you don’t have to trim out flavor or precious moments spent with family when you’re cutting minutes off your dinner prep time. Give these dishes (with a little fair) a whirl, and visit hunts.com for more family friendly recipes.

Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Tomatoes 1 pound small fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise 1 can (14.5 ounces) Hunt’s Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, drained 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt (or Mrs. Dash to reduce sodium) 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Heat oven to 425 F. In large bowl, toss together Brussels sprouts, drained tomatoes, oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spread mixture in single layer on large shallow baking pan. Bake 20 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are tender and browned, stirring once halfway through.

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Asparagus Tart 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 2 cups Jarlsberg cheese, shredded 1 pound asparagus 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves salt and pepper Heat oven to 400 F. Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out puff pastry into 16-by-10-inch rectangle, trimming uneven edges. Place on baking sheet. With knife, lightly score pastry dough 1 inch from edges to mark rectangle. Using fork, pierce dough inside markings at 1/2-inch intervals. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Remove pastry shell from oven and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Trim asparagus spears to fit crosswise inside pastry shell. Arrange in single layer over cheese, alternating ends and tips. Brush with oil, sprinkle thyme leaves and season with salt and pepper. Bake until spears are tender, about 20 minutes.

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by Cara Strickland

heila Evans had always been an artist, but a few years ago, she found that she was tired of painting botanicals. “I just got to the point where I couldn’t do one more leaf,” she says. As an antidote to her malaise, she began creating still life paintings of cocktails and their ingredients. “I noticed that when I started taking these paintings to art festivals that people would look in and they would just smile. My artwork up to that point had been kind of serious and so it was a nice break to appeal to people’s fun side.” The viewers weren’t the only ones having fun with Sheila’s new project. She took the opportunity to delve deeply into the world of cocktails and mixology, sharing her vision with bartenders any time she had the opportunity, and building a collection of vintage bar and glassware, diverse ingredients, and recipes. “With so much beer going on in my life, it’s a special treat,” she says. She and her husband, Paul, own Iron Goat Brewing. At first, the idea

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was that the project would be a vehicle to sell paintings, but as she got further into it, it became clear that discovering these drinks, and connecting with these bartenders was nearly as important. Sheila collected her paintings of classic cocktails into her first self-published book Mixology: the Art of Classic Cocktails, released in 2014. Even before her release party, she was planning the second, more ambitious entry in the series, Mixology with a Twist (2015), which would include recipes from Pacific Northwest bartenders. Mixology with a Twist includes 33 recipes, almost half are from Spokane area mixologists. She also included recipes from mixologists in Seattle, Portland, Bend, Eugene, and a now-closed bar in Waitsburg. Sheila collected her first recipe, November Rain (rye, Dolin Rouge, Licor 43, cinnamon, and stout), from Curtis Day, then bar manager at Casper Fry, a favorite neighborhood haunt of hers. He was eager to add his knowledge to the book and continued to be helpful as the project went forward. Although Sheila tells stories about her early experiences with Kamikaze cocktails (“We continued to make them because we didn’t know how to make anything else,” she laughs), it wasn’t until she had her first Manhattan, nearly a decade later, that she fell in love with cocktails. As a regular at Mizuna, she enjoyed Alison Collins’s creations. Alison, who now owns Boots Bakery, created a brand new cocktail for the book, appropriately called Sheila’s Medicine (gin, Fernet, Amargo-Vallet, Agro Dolce syrup, and lemon). Curtis and Alison weren’t the only ones who went out of their way to help. “Every time I’d go in a bar and have something I liked I would just say, ‘Hey I’m thinking about doing this project, would you be willing to give me this recipe?’ And everybody was,” says Sheila. “It was surprising how generous all the bartenders were.” Although many of the recipes are on local drink menus, Sheila says that sometimes the bartenders would take out their own personal book and give her a recipe of their own devising. To create the paintings, Sheila had to first create the drinks. She tracked down every ingredient, some of them had to be special ordered from New York or California). She would make (or approximate the drink, including garnishes, and in some cases, glassware, and then paint the scene. Each painting includes a personal touch, having to do with the bartender who gave her the recipe, or the story behind it. One such painting usually takes one day to complete, but others she redid several times until she was satisfied with them.

As she described her process, it was clear the details are very important to Sheila. Willi Sheller, a bartender at Seattle’s Liberty, discovered she was writing the book and was interested in his unique garnishes. “He came to the table with a cutting board and a bunch of fruit and did all these demonstrations,” she says. Later, she used the videos she’d taken to recreate them for the painting of Willi’s recipe, 8 1/2, which includes rye, bourbon, amaro, and apricot liqueur. Although she’d still love to sell the remainder of the paintings (several of the originals from the book are still for sale, and Sheila will be at Art Fest with her work at the beginning of June), she wanted to make sure people knew that this was not only a beautiful book, but a practical one, too. “I think sometimes people just buy it because it’s a novelty or they like the paintings, but there are some really fantastic recipes in there,” she says. “These bartenders knocked themselves out creating these. I just can’t say enough about how good these recipes are. I love them all. I’ve tried them all.” Whether you make them yourself, or bring your book along to your favorite craft cocktail bar, you might want to follow Sheila’s lead. Find out more about Sheila’s work, and buy her books and artwork at mixologyart.blogspot. 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 stephanie@spokanecda.com.

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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. 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 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. 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

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lingering dates and après-event noshing. Vegetarian options also offered. Mon-Sat 11 a.m-close. 818 W. Sprague. (509) 290-5763. 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 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat 129:30 p.m., Sun 12-9 p.m. Delivery available. thaibamboorestaurant.com -

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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. wavespokane.com -

BARBECUE Chicken-N-Mo. “Amazing-Crispy-Tender-Chickenn-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 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 12-8 p.m. (509) 838-5071. 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). redlionbarbeque. com. -

Inland Northwest Cuisine & Craft Cocktails Buy & Sell Rare Records Uncle Leroy’s BBQ. Don’t be surprised if you’re

greeted by a line of people at Leroy’s—they’re simply 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. facebook.com/UncleLeRoysBBQ -

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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 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 3-8 p.m.. (509) 926-2310. 21706 E. Mission Ave, Liberty Lake. 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 MonSat 5-close. (509) 838-4600. herbalessencecafe.com , Dinner Lunch -

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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. They offer an extensive line of summer salads, along with a full bar—and delectable burgers, too. Want to fine dine at home? Don’t miss their pick-up window with meals to go. Live music weekly. 2013 E. 29th Ave. Mon-Thur 8 a.m. -9 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sun 9 a.m.-8 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 a.m.-2 p.m., Happy

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Mizuna. While still hewing to its vegetarian and

vegan origins, Mizuna has expanded its horizons to include carnivorous fare with something to satisfy everyone. One of the most outstanding restaurants in town, Mizuna’s kitchen has a commitment to sourcing local, seasonable foods when possible. The Portobello Mushroom sandwich and the Seared Ahi Salad are always delectable favorites, as well as owner Sylvia Fountaine’s famous carrot cake. Outside patio dining is available when the weather permits. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m-2:30 p.m., Dinner seven days 5-10 p.m. 214 N. Howard. (509) 747-2004. 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. whitehousegrill.com. The Cellar. One of the most popular eateries along Coeur d’Alene’s historical Sherman Ave. 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. 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 substantial dishes, such as the BaconWrapped 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. thewanderingtable.com Wild Sage. Tucked into a classic 1911 brick build-

ing 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

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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. 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. 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. 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) 459-1190. soulfulsoupsspokane.com

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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. bardenay.com -

30 people. 111 S. Post St. (Davenport Hotel Tower lobby). Serving breakfast 6-11 a.m., Lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dinner 4-10 p.m., and Late Night 10 p.m.-close. (509) 455-8888.

Garageland. Located in an iconic Spokane venue,

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. clinkerdagger.com. , Dinner Lunch

Garageland specializes in Inland Northwest cuisine using all natural meats and seasonal ingredients. The bar features craft cocktails, an extensive absinthe list, and curated local and international beers and wine. Also well-known as one of the best record stores in the region—with punk, jazz and rock offerings and thousands of vinyl titles. 230 W. Riverside Ave. Open Mon-Thur 10 a.m.-12 a.m., Fri 10 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat 7 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun 10 a.m.-12 a.m. (509) 315-8324 and on Facebook. -

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) 474-9040. 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 Davenport Hotel Tower’s Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar will add a spice of adventure to your dining experience featuring a full menu with a variety of tasty flatbreads, small plates, salads and gourmet sandwiches. Private dining room available seating up to

FINE DINING Clinkerdagger. English pub décor overlooking the

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. 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. steamplantspokane.com

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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. 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 p.m., Sun 4:30-9 a.m. (509) 363-1210. 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 Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat-Sun 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 3-11 p.m. (509) 392-4000. theblackbirdspokane.com

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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. manitotaphouse.com -

Nyne Bar & Bistro. Pub fair done right. Everything from juicy burgers, and delicious wraps to salads, nachos and a select array of appetizers. All entrees served with your choice of Kettle Salt & Pepper Chips or Tomato and Cucumber Salad. Tacos served every Tuesday and only Tuesday with $5 margaritas. You can take advantage of the patio during the warmer weather. Happy hour is Tues-Sat 3 p.m.-6 p.m. $5 appetizers, $1 off well drinks, pints and wine. Nyne has one of the best dance floors in town featuring DJ's on the weekends and karaoke Tues-Thurs. Live music and special events as well. Private party space available with reservation. 232 W. Sprague Ave. Mon 7 p.m.-close, Tues-Sat 12 p.m.-2 a.m. nynebar.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 11a.m.-midnight (Bar open until 2 a.m.). 218 N. Howard. (509) 747-1303. -

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The Swinging Doors. Opened in May of 1981,

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. odohertysirishpub.com -

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. (509) 326-6794. theswingingdoors.com -

The Onion Taphouse & Grill. Established in 1978,

Timber. A sleek yet laid back gastropub in Post

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) 4558888. -

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Steam Plant Brewing Co. & Pub. An amazing location for a brewery–under layers of catwalks and an 80’ ceiling inside the renovated steam plant. The brewery produces eleven handcrafted microbrews on-site, from their famous Double Stack Stout to several seasonal varieties. Its microbrews are also available to go in kegs and growlers. The Pub features multiple flat-screen TVs and a game room to make a night of it. The brews are complemented by signature menu items like the Coal Bunker cheese bread, smoked steelhead and beer cheese soup. 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. steamplantspokane.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 a.m. (509) 747-0322. -

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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. -

Post Street Ale House. This floor to rafter renovation of the former Fugazzi space in the Hotel Lusso by Walt and Karen Worthy of the Davenport gives

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 gastropubesque 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

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

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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. 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 Blvd. (509) 327-8277. theflyinggoat.com 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., brainfreeze.bz (509) 321-7569. The Scoop. A quaint community gathering place, hidden amongst the tree lined streets on the South Hill of Spokane serving fresh made ice cream created in store using fresh ingredients and liquid nitrogen. Known for their amazing Liege Waffles, they make these yeast-based delights every morning from scratch in small quantities. The Scoop serves locally roasted Organic Roast House Coffee on their espresso bar and carries vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan options as staples, alongside their classic menu items such as cranberry turkey and the BLAT—a BLT with avocado. 1001 W. 25th Ave. MonFri 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat/Sun 9 a.m.-8 p.m. thescoopspokane.com -

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restaurant and market place hosts a lively lunch and dinner with a no frills, come as you are atmosphere where the only language spoken is good food. Best of all, gracious service comes standard with every meal. La Michoacana is one of the largest purveyors of Mexican foods in the area not only in terms of square footage (the restaurant space is around 4,000 square feet with super high ceilings) but, they have a panderia (bakery) and a carnicera (butcher shop) as well as a retail section with all sorts of dry goods ranging from Mexican party supplies to imported CDs to specialty beverages. The story of La Michoacana is a tale of the American success story: emigrate here from a foreign land, never let obstacles get in your way, work hard and dream big. The owner of La Michoacana came to the United States from, as the restaurant name implies: Michoacán, Mexico. Known for being one of the top agricultural states in Mexico, our country gets much of its farm talent from Michoacán because these guys have been in farming for generations. Simon Garcia came here when he was 17, worked in agriculture in California, but wanted something better for himself and his family. He left farm life to make a run in the food business, which, for him, started in the glamorous world of dish washing. He then moved to the front of the house, waited tables, saved his money and then opened his own place here in Spokane, at the corner of Sprague and University for 15 years. Little by little his tiny ten-table restaurant grew to the business it is now. “I was losing customers because we were so small,” says Garcia over a hot cup of coffee and La Michoacana’s fresh baked cookies. They’ve grown considerably since the days of a nearsingle digit table count to what they are today. The menu at La Michoacana is a hybridization of family recipes and what Garcia learned in the American restaurant business. The food is about flavor, handmade quality and freshness. Salsas are made in house as is the chorizo (sausage). Garcia’s bakery makes some of the best empanadas in the city and the bakery prepares the bread for the tortas or Mexican sandwiches fresh daily. The bread can be purchased by the dozen and taken home. Mexican cookies, vibrantly colored and lightly sweet (Mexican pastries are not as sugary as their American counterparts) fill a display case and can also be purchased by the dozen or you can buy a few to have with coffee in the café. The signature dish from La Michoacana is their ceviche: shrimp, chopped onions, jalapenos and tomatoes spiked with fresh cilantro and served with tortilla chips ($8.95). This dish along with a cold Modelo (they have a full bar with great Mexican beers and some of the strongest margaritas around) will magically transport you to the coastline of Michoacán where people sit by the ocean to enjoy the bounties of the good life.

La Michoacana 9907 E. Sprague Ave. / Open daily 9 a.m.-10 p.m. (509) 926-8251

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MAIN COURSE Williams-Sonoma Junior Chefs, free kids cooking class May 14, 9-10 a.m. Building the perfect taco adult class May 22, 10-11 a.m. 808 W. Main, (509) 455-3438 williams-sonoma.com SIPPABLES Jim’s Home Brew Wine making from frozen fruit May 11, 6:30-9 p.m. 2619 N. Division, (509) 328-4850, jimshomebrew.com ICING ON THE CAKE Carolyn’s Cake, Candy and Cookie Supplies Cake decorating classes May 24, 31 and June 7, 14, 6-8 p.m. 3131 N. Division, (509) 489-363, carolynscakeandcandysupplies.com

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by Michael Patmas, MD, FACHE Physician—Executive

t was 35 years ago this month that I earned my MD degree. For twenty years I was an in-the-trenches internal medicine doctor who worked in just about every setting imaginable. Then I attended business school and earned a master’s degree in management. For the next fifteen years, I climbed the healthcare corporate ladder in five large health systems from medical director to vice-president, chief medical officer and eventually chief executive officer. After a lifetime in healthcare, here is what I know.

Healthcare is broken. To fix it, we must change how we pay for it. There is widespread agreement that the U.S. healthcare system needs transformation. The U.S. leads the world in only one healthcare metric: cost. Most western nations deliver better outcomes at significantly lower per capita expense. I have come to recognize what the root cause of this unfortunate situation is—we are paying for the wrong outcome: volume not value. The Affordable Care Act was supposed to change this. It has increased access for many but has done nothing to dampen costs. Until we stop chasing hospital volume (admissions and surgeries), and start paying for population health management, we will never fix what is wrong with our healthcare system. This transformation will require legislative and regulatory intervention since too many hospital systems are unwilling to change their business practices and continue to pursue volume as the primary measure of performance. It is unbelievable but true: many hospitals and health systems are still trying to make money by admitting people to the hospital and performing surgery. They haven’t yet realized, the way to make money in healthcare today is to focus on keeping people healthy and out of the hospital. Hospitals are no longer the centerpiece of the health system, the patient is. The good news is, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is finally forcing the issue. Over the next two years, value, not volume will become increasingly important to health system financial performance. Culture trumps strategy. Most executives spend their time trying to craft better strategy while achieving only mediocre performance. They don’t understand the importance of organizational culture. Considerable research published in the management literature confirms, culture is the single most important predictor of any organization’s success. All organizations can be described as falling into one of five levels. Level 1 cultures are toxic and characterized by undermining, backstabbing, gossip, negativity and a pervasive sense of entitlement. Such organizations struggle. Talented people leave. Level 2 cultures are in hopeless despair and characterized by apathy and disengagement. Like level 1 cultures, these organizations also underperform. The vast middle ground is occupied by level 3 cultures which are characterized by phony friendships. “I’m great but you’re not” is the underlying dynamic. Folks are friendly only so long as you are not getting that promotion. Level 3 organizations are typically mediocre. At level 4, folks have an epiphany and recognize they need a partner for success, so teams of two begin to form. At level 5, everyone in the organization recognizes that they all need one another to be maximally successful and so true collaboration results. There is overwhelming support, joy and positivity. Anything is possible. Level 4 and level 5 cultures consistently dominate their industry sectors. Truly enlightened CEOs focus their energies on improving organizational culture. Success follows from that. The value chain in a service organization begins with your front line staff. Most executives don’t understand where economic value is created. They focus on financial performance but don’t understand that success requires satisfied customers and growth of market share. In order to do that you must exceed customer expectations. You can’t do that in a service organization unless you have flawless operations and that in turn requires a well-trained, stable and enthusiastic front line staff. As obvious as this may seem, most healthcare executives underpay their most valuable resources, their front line staff. You will never achieve financial success by squeezing your frontline workers or paying them below market. The truly savvy CEO will pay their frontline staff above market in order to attract and retain the best talent. The customer does not come first. Your staff does. Treat your staff well. Train them thoroughly and continually. Pay them well and reward them with performance-based incentives and they will be much more likely to be enthusiastic, loyal and engaged. Take good care of your staff and they will take good care of your customers.

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WHY WE LIVE HERE/by Cheryl-Anne Millsap

Each spring, usually around Mother’s Day, a corner of Cheryl-Anne Millsap’s backyard becomes a fragrant secret garden, covered by lilac blooms. The rest of the garden comes into its own a few weeks later, but during the lilac days she sits in this corner as much as possible, breathing in their perfume, letting her cares fall away.

Lilac City Delight 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 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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