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MIC DROP

We celebrate those who are living the prime of their lives and not letting anything get in their way as they leave a positive impact in the community.

Phillip Tyler, president of the NAACP— Spokane shares the golden nuggets of life he’s learned along the way in this month’s edition of What I Know.

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CONTENTS WHAT’S INSIDE 12

Editor’s Letter

The Nest

Just Us

Winter Cottage Home at Last Closets & Garages

First Look and Buzz Short-Term Rentals Lilacs & Lemons 4 Winter Escapes Day Trip: Leavenworth Life by Creative Design Civic Leadership Spokane Rising

Real Estate Renting vs. Buying

Horsepower FastKart Indoor Racing

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People Pages

Prime Pages

People of Spokane, Out and About

Four Over 50 3rd Life Not Dead Yet Retirement Living

The Scene All Is Calm Lilac Lit: December Lit Music: Ron Greene Artist: Ron Gooley

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Healthbeat Orthodontics Suicide Prevention

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Datebook

Local Cuisine

The Best Options for Where to Go and What To Do

Feasting At Home Soups Roulette Waddell’s Brewpub Food Chain: Seasonal Storms Holiday Wines Ribbon Cutting DINING GUIDE

Holiday Gift Guide Great Gift Ideas

Pet Love Rescues & Shelters Winter Care for Paws & Fur

Metro Talk Presidential Election

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Mic Drop: Phillip Tyler

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Why We Live Here

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CONTACT US Spokane Coeur d’ Alene Living is published twelve times a year. If you have any questions or comments regarding the magazine, please call us at (509) 533-5350; we want to hear from you. Visit our Web site for an expanded listing of services: www.bozzimedia.com.

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Letters to the Editor: We are always looking for comments about our recent articles. Your opinions and ideas are important to us; however, we reserve the right to edit your comments for style and grammar. Please send your letters to the editor to the address at the bottom of the page or to Stephanie@ spokanecda.com.

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Why-We-Live-Here photos: On the last

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new stories. If you have an idea for one, please let us know by submitting your idea to the editor: Stephanie@spokanecda.com.

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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.

fine and casual restaurants for residents and visitors to the region. For more information about the Dining Guide, email Stephanie@ spokanecda.com.

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CONTRIBUTORS Robin Bishop

Darin Burt

Anthony Gill Chris Lozier

Diane Corppetts

Paul Haeder

Donna deBit

Kris Kilduff

Shannon Magnuson

Brian Newberry

Michele Martin

Chris Patterson

Sharma Shields

Joni Elizabeth

Jennifer LaRue

Alisa Lewis

Matt Loi

Cheryl-Anne Millsap

Bernadette Pillar

Judith Spitzer

Sylvia Fontaine

Erika Prins Simonds

Katie Swanstrom

Phillip Tyler

BUZZ: If you have tips on what’s abuzz in

the region, contact the editor at Stephanie@ spokanecda.com.

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EDITOR LETTER/a note from Stephanie

There is More

he staff at the Martin Luther King Jr Family Outreach Center arrived early—as they do every day—in order to prepare for the young kiddos who would be making their way, via parent express, to the preschool and childcare facility soon. Executive director Freda Gandy was on her way when she received the call from her team, already on site. In a display of contemptible cowardice, someone had spray painted an age-old despicable term on the side of a building as well as on one of the Center’s activity vans used to transport the children to and from school. There are no greater cowards than those who threaten the livelihood of children. And those who responded to the news stories and social media posts—about the spray paint insult at the center—said the same thing: not in our community. Spokane city council president Ben Stuckart called for a press conference at noon that day. Although the wind’s chilly tentacles tousled hair and sneaked their way in, under and through jackets, scarves and gloves, the people spilled onto the MLK Center grounds in droves. Media outlets, business owners, representatives from different religious groups, professionals and people who generally care about their community, a rainbow of humans: showed up. Freda shared unwavering sentiments about coming together as a community to protect and empower the children—all of the children. She shared the mission of the center to “continue to pave the way for a more equitable future by encouraging families to take responsibility for their success—preparing children to succeed in school and life, providing leadership opportunities for youth, celebrating cultural diversity in Spokane, and fostering meaningful connections between community members from all walks of life.” The president of the NAACP—Spokane, Phillip Tyler, was in attendance, as well. “Hey, this isn’t a political thing, this isn’t about the presidential race, this isn’t anything new,” he said. “Things like this have been going on for a very long time—now you know it’s still a problem—and it’s time we come together and demand something better for all of us.” Life Center’s lead pastor, Joe Wittwer, addressed the crowd next: “People often think in terms of an ‘Us versus Them’ challenge. And it isn’t. Because there is no ‘them,’ there is only an ‘us.’” I attended church at Life Center a couple of weeks later, drawn in by Pastor Joe’s kind, thoughtful, comforting, unifying, brilliant words during the press conference. This time, he was kicking off a series called: There is More. More understanding and

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depth to gain. More good to do. More . . . professionally. More . . . personally. More . . . spiritually. More for our community. A dear friend of mine, Jacqueline, had unexpectedly lost her beloved horse a few days before this event. A few days later, she posted a note of gratitude for the outpouring of love on Facebook, saying: “Nature is sad, devastating in fact, but it is good in the purest sense of the word. The wave of goodness and love that comes in reaction to something bad is a beautiful thing.” As I stood in the crowd at the MLK Center, and soaked in the community surrounding me, I couldn’t help but feel the “us” Pastor Joe spoke of, and I smiled as Jacqueline’s words came to me again: The wave of goodness and love that comes in reaction to something bad is a beautiful thing. And it was, indeed, a beautiful thing. I look forward to seeing—and being a part of—more as our community continues to raise the bar and unites as one mighty force for the good of all our people. We are Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living, and we are Spokane. Please find me on Facebook—and hop over to “like” the Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living page—to stay connected between press dates, and share your thoughts, stories, and life in real time. If you are interested in showing the MLK Center your love and support, please visit mlkspokane.org. For the hope of more,

Stephanie Regalado stephanie@spokanecda.com

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FIRST LOOK

18 LI L ACS & L EMO NS 20 DAY T R I P 2 4 CR E AT IV ES 2 8 S P OKA N E R IS I N G

SHORT TERM R E N TA LS

by Donna deBit, City of Spokane

ith the holiday season approaching, more Spokane residents are joining the burgeoning crowd of home owners offering their extra bedrooms or entire home as a vacation option for visitors who want a different type of vacation experience. In the Spokane metropolitan area, these short-term rentals can be found on websites like Airbnb.com, Vrbo.com, and Homeaway.com, and have been popular during special events such as Hoopfest, Bloomsday and local college sporting events. The City of Spokane has created an annual licensing process that balances the system of permitting and taxation of those services if they occur in a residential zone. The regulations are intended to allow residents to advertise their homes to be rented out as short-term rentals in a manner which keeps them primarily a residential use, without detracting from the neighborhood character. As assurance of the safety of visitors and neighboring properties, short-term rental websites typically provide (in some cases, require) reviews for rentals and renters. Providing reviews enhances the likelihood of success of your short-term rental, and provides homeowners with a renter’s history. Inspired by the growth of the sharing economy, the City is excited to now allow residents in our community to take advantage of this sustainable way to welcome visitors into the Lilac City to experience our neighborhoods. If you’re interested in advertising your home as a short-term rental, please contact the City of Spokane Development Services Department at (509) 625-6188 to learn more about the streamlined process to obtain a license. If you’ve already received a license in 2016, be sure to reach out before January 2017 to renew your license. The Penthouse at the Paulsen is available for short-term rentals. Please email vince@spokanecda.com for information and availability.

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FIRST LOOK/lilacs & lemons

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LILACS to those who make our neighborhoods so lovely at Christmas with their gorgeous Christmas lights. We’ve not warmed up to those tiny circulating stars or the lights that constantly blink, but we love the carefully trimmed outdoor house lights and the lights in the trees. Some people only like white, but we like the colors. Doesn’t it make a dark season a little more cheerful?

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About Rick Rick served as a District Court Judge for 22 years and was on the faculty of Gonzaga University Law School for 14 years. He was awarded the Professional of the Year by the Family Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association and the Spokane County Domestic Violence Leadership Award. He has also received the Distinguished Judicial Service Award from Gonzaga University School of Law.

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LEMONS to those who are using the presidential election as permission to express their bigotry and hatred toward minority groups. The permission from the president-elect was not granted nor implied. The incidents we’ve seen reported make us sad for our country if it is truly comprised of so many people who hate. LILACS to the charity shelters in Spokane for staying open all winter long, instead of taking the homeless in on only the bone-chillingly coldest nights of the year. This is Spokane at its finest. This is us being the best we can be. LILACS to developer Rob Brewster for buying and attempting to restore the beautiful McKinley School in East Central Spokane. If you’ve ever driven down Napa toward Trent or Sprague you can’t help but ogle that big, beautiful building and lament that the property is full of trucks and industrial equipment. If it becomes a brewery, shopping and gathering spot, it will be the icing on the cake in the transformation of that historic district, right on the heels of the pedestrian bridge that will connect it to the U-district. Brewster, the visionary who brought us the Holley Mason building, the Hutton, the Montvale Hotel and many others, got stung in the real estate collapse of 2008 and has been pursuing projects in Seattle. We are glad to have him back in his hometown. LEMONS to the Spokane City Council for ticketing downtown shoppers who replug their meters. We do understand that downtown office workers shouldn’t be hogging the spaces and constantly replugging the meters because those meters need to be used by shoppers. But how many times have you been shopping and needed to go plug the meter for just a little more time? Yes, if you work downtown and plug the meters you are spending more than a parking space in a lot would cost, but most of those we

know who plug meters come and go all day long, and once in a while do need to run out because they stayed a little longer than planned. This just makes criminals of people who live and shop downtown, and their money and patronage in shops should be respected, too. LEMONS to the litterers at Riverside State Park (Bowl and Pitcher) who couldn’t exert the effort to walk 100 feet to the garbage cans and instead just tossed all their picnic litter out their window. LILACS to one of our wonderful readers for picking up after them so that no one else had to see the unsightly trash. LILACS to the road construction crew who appears to be finishing up downtown this year instead of holding their project over until spring. What we’ve seen so far on Monroe is looking good, and the businesses that are located around there are salivating for the return of their customer base. Let’s just hope not too many customers have permanently moved on. We know the delay of winter helped, but we think the construction crews just found a way to work faster, and for that we appreciate them. LEMONADE to restaurants who are struggling with the raise in the minimum wage. Some are instituting automatic gratuities to their bills (not a practice we are crazy about) while others are simply raising their prices or cutting hours or other benefits. Others are cutting their advertising (ill-advised because it creates a downward spiral) and others are increasing their advertising, figuring they’ll make up for the new expense with increased volume (bravo), but in the end prices will likely increase all across the board, so those making the higher minimum wage will likely not see a real rise in their standard of living, which means that all that really happened is everything ratcheted up a bit.

FIRST LOOK/winter escapes by Erika Prins Simonds

THERE’S AN ART TO finding pleasure in Northwest winters that’s one part finding the beauty and serenity in a

NELSON, BC

PRIEST LAKE

If you’ve been toying with the idea of moving to Canada, a relaxing weekend in British Columbia can double as reconnaissance. The scenic drive to Nelson takes about as long as a trip to Missoula—just over three hours. Within the city, pop into a tea shop or restaurant for a taste of local flavors. It’s worth trying the country’s unofficially official pub food, poutine—a glorious pile of french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy—at least once. Actually, exactly once. (It’s delicious, but a bit much.) The slopes of Whitewater Ski Resort and mineralrich waters of Ainsworth Hot Springs are both close by enough to wrap into a weekend trip. Extreme adventurers, treat yourself to the pricey, but unbeatable experience of carving the first tracks on a mountain: Heli-skiing and cat skiing—taking a helicopter or snowmobile out to remote, unadulterated backcountry slopes—are British Columbia’s signature winter getaway.

Elkins Resort and Hills Resort on Priest Lake see their busiest months in the summer, when families swarm in for week-long lakeside getaways filled with water sports, hiking and mountain biking. In the winter, the bustle subsides and the water forms a glassy stillness. Snow dampens the the chatter of the forest so that all you can hear are your own crunching footsteps. Spend days cross-country skiing, snowmobiling or just snowshoeing through the surrounding forest. Warm up in a private cabin with a kitchen, fireplace and everything else you need to properly hibernate. If food becomes scarce in your den, venture out to the lodge for drinks, food and optional human interaction. (At Elkins, you can also order pizza for delivery to your cabin.)

Destination B.C.: hellobc.com Ainsworth Hot Springs: ainsworthhotsprings.com Whitewater Ski Resort: skiwhitewater.com

RIVERSIDE STATE PARK Enchantment doesn’t only live in far-away places. When the snow dusts the ground, Riverside State Park’s vast terrain transforms into a scene from a Tim Burton movie — equal parts magical and and eerie. If a weekend away isn’t in the cards, fill a thermos with hot cocoa and park at the Bowl and Pitcher for quick access to more than 50 miles of remote-feeling hiking trails.

Elkins Resort: elkinsresort.com Hills Resort: hillsresort.com

DISHMAN HILLS Even a short hike in the Dishman Hills Natural Area in Spokane Valley can lead to a breathtaking sunset view— albeit an early one. From Rocks of Sharon, hikers can see all the way to Idaho and as far north as Mount Spokane on a crisp, clear winter day. The Dishman Hills Conservancy, the organization that preserves and maintains this diverse piece of nature in the midst of urban developments, leads year-round group hikes for the public—including a three-mile trek to Big Rock on December 10. Dishman Hills Conservancy: dishmanhills.org

Peaceful Winter Escapes

stark, frozen world—and another part hibernation. Push the boundaries of your snowy exploration this winter to make thawing by the fire all the more rewarding.

Washington State Parks: parks.state.wa.us

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FIRST LOOK/road trip

All Occasions..

Celebrate an Old World Christmas in Leavenworth

Anniversary Birthday Holidays

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by Cheryl-Anne Millsap

DECEMBER IS A WONDERFUL time to be in Europe, especially Germany. The traditional music, food and decorations enhance the best of the holiday season. Of course, it’s not always possible to get to Bavaria for a traditional Alpine holiday, so fortunately for those of us in the corner of Washington State, we can replicate a traditional Alpine holiday without going too far from home. The small Eastern Washington city of Leavenworth is just a three-hour drive from Spokane (or Amtrak) and while it’s a great getaway any time of year, the picture-perfect place shines especially bright this time of year.

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See and Do When the snow falls, winter in Leavenworth offers Nordic skiing, sleigh rides and plenty of outdoor fun. This year’s Christmas Lighting Festival will illuminate weekends starting Friday, Dec. 2 and ending Sunday, December 18. Keep the theme going with a visit to the Nutcracker Museum. With more than 6,000 nutcrackers, some quite ancient, the museum may be the largest of its kind in the world. nutcrackermuseum.com

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Stay Cozy up in one of the luxe suites at Mountain Springs Lodge or bring a group and book one of the roomy lodges. mtsprings.com For a cozy Bed and Breakfast experience check out Granite Hills Inn (granitehillsinn.com) or relax in a room or condo at Icicle Village Resort. iciclevillage.com Sip and Savor The beer at Icicle Brewing Company is made from locally sourced ingredients and goes down nicely with a Germanstyle pretzel. iciclebrewing.com The atmosphere may be Bavarian but the food is global. From pizza to Asian to burgers there’s something for everyone. But it would be a shame to miss the beer and brats at Munchen Haus (munchenhaus.com) or the Ruben sandwiches at Bavarian Bistro and Bar. bavarianbistrobar.com

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Austria

Spokane model Karen Patmas with her team at Preview Model while traveling in Vienna, Austria.

Mexico

Chichen Itza in the Yucatan Peninsula. Emily Bozzi, co-publisher of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine, in front of the Pyramid of Kukulcan El Castillo. “This is the most impressive construction of the Mayan Civilization,” she says.

Cuba

Spokane business owners Chuck Egolf, owner of Sundance Marine Service—boat sales and service, and Lynn St. Louis, “Top Lawyer” and owner of Elder Law Group PLLC, met with Cuban business owners in Havana as part of a People to People event. Although private business in Cuba is still extremely restricted, changes are under way favorable to entrepreneurship.

Ireland

Elisia Oka and JoAnne Bruce rocking the September issue of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine in front of the Ashford Castle in Ireland.

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Skin & Tonic Stephanie Price opened her studio in March 2016 in downtown Coeur d’Alene. She has practiced skin care at some of the most beautiful spas in our region and recently decided to create a space of her own. Stephanie is always learning and advancing her practice to provide her clients with the best quality service possible. Skin & Tonic offers customized facials based on each client’s exact needs. Some clients need a quick facial so she offers 40 minute services. Others use the time as a way to relax and unplug so she offers 60 and 90 minute options, as well. Stephanie prides herself in the space she has created. Her unique treatment begins at the door when her clients walk into a serene and peaceful environment. She uses many essential oils and herbs to create a calming effect. Her clinical products are of the utmost quality keeping in mind ethical ingredients and quality processes. You can follow along with Skin & Tonic at @skinandtoniccda or give her a call at (208) 818-4024. skinandtoniccda.com

Alisa Lewis was raised in the Inland Northwest with a family of “American Pickers.” Alisa thrives on community and enjoys bringing other creative souls together to celebrate and inspire each other. She lives in Dalton Gardens with her talented husband, delightful little girl, dapper little boy, and flock of chickens.

Prana Juice Bar & Eatery Jennifer Swope is the owner of Prana Juice Bar & Eatery which opened in Coeur d’Alene in October. Jennifer left the world of cosmetology a few years ago to embark on a quest for health for herself and her family. Two of her children began to experience various illnesses so Jennifer began to educated herself and cook clean, nourishing food for her family. Her family began to heal and find wellness. Jennifer decided to open a cafe that offered this truly clean and quality food to the community. Jennifer has a passion for sourcing and serving food that is truly organic and as local to the north Idaho area as she can get. She works with our local natural market to source her produce. Even her beets come from Sandpoint and her squashes from other farmers in the region. There is an area in the back that’s great for moms with little ones to meet and a conference room area showcasing a handmade farm table. You can follow Prana on social media @pranajuicecda and their website is pranajuicecda.com

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FIRST LOOK/lead spokane

December’s Renaissance Moment:

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THE HOLIDAYS ARE A TIME to be nostalgic for our happy family gatherings and to make resolutions for a bright new year. I am excited to see Riverfront Park undergo momentous positive changes as our citywide Renaissance continues to flourish. Looking forward, I smile, excited to see families enjoying the new ribbon-shaped skating rink as winter snows visit our region in upcoming years. The park will certainly be a symbol of Spokane’s new vitality. Spokane remains a special place because even as we move forward, our town holds to its roots. Our 1909 Looff Carrousel will still spin merrily giving all a chance to feel like a kid again, sitting right next to all the renovations. Likewise, our historic 1916 Steam Plant’s stacks will light up in bright red and green, a relatively new tradition standing next to the three-decade-old Christmas Tree Elegance Spokane Symphony fundraiser in the spectacularly decked halls of the historic Davenport Hotel. As new company holiday parties find room in the majestic Grand Hotel, Spokane’s heart for charity beats strong with Catholic

Nostalgic for Now

Charities’ Christmas Bureau, a hallmark since 1945, providing annual holiday assistance to more than 30,000 people. New to this area, I remain transfixed with our small town friendliness, patriotism and simple traditions. I believe it is part of Spokane’s DNA. Recently, I heard Kim Pearman-Gillman, McKinstry’s Strategic Market Development Director, laud the beautiful “bone structure” in our historic buildings which make our downtown revitalization so promising. As we celebrate a holiday Renaissance, may we find new growth while preserving our past goodness. The memorable Madonna mural gracing the downtown Macy’s looks for a new home with the assistance of our earnest Downtown Spokane Partnership. The holidays reveal Spokane’s real Renaissance, reinvigorated bold traditions strengthened by our past community togetherness. I am indeed nostalgic for now.

Col. Brian Newberry, USAF ret. is current executive director of Leadership Spokane and former Commander, 92 ARW, Fairchild AFB.

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FIRST LOOK/spokane rising

Elevating the Experience

Holiday

by Anthony Gill

SEVERAL YEARS AGO, I was fortunate enough to study abroad in Freiburg, Germany, a beautiful university town at the foot of the Black Forest in the heart of continental Europe. In addition to the stellar public transportation and high speed rail, walkable town centers, and easy-to-access recreational trails, I was struck by how well this city and region marked the changing of the seasons. It seemed every few weeks there was some sort of festival or concert or event celebrating this or that harvest, person, event, or holiday. One weekend, late in November, upon returning from a trip to London, I discovered that the center of the city had been transformed into a fantastical holiday village. Multicolored lights had been strung between lampposts, which had been switched off in favor of the more intimate feel. Vendors were selling handmade products from tiny kiosks which seemed to be arranged with no real order or precision. Hordes of French and German tourists clogged the walkways, often clasping glass mugs full of hot glühwein (mulled wine). Even the street food had been transformed; instead of the typical currywurst and döner kebap, the kiosks were selling more traditional potato pancakes and weisswurst sausages.

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This, of course, was a Christmas market—the impossibly magical, postcard-perfect experience common across northern Europe, even in small villages and towns. But for some reason, they’ve never caught on here in the United States. Spokane has in recent years developed a reasonably healthy arsenal of holiday specialties, between the lighted trees in downtown Spokane, the WinterGlow Spectacular light show in Riverfront Park, and a number of smaller community-oriented activities both downtown and in the neighborhoods. But there’s still more we could do to create a cohesive, vibrant experience for residents and visitors. Due to construction in Riverfront Park, WinterGlow Spectacular has relocated to the Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds this year. But in time, a new skating ribbon in the gondola meadow could complement the light show event. Perhaps we could even draw on the local artistic community to create a true Christmas market near the Rotary Fountain and the Howard Street Bridge. Between the Carousel, a Christmas market, WinterGlow, and the new skate ribbon, the south end of Riverfront Park would become a true hub of activity. And with some creative flair and a keen eye, we could create something unique in the entire Pacific Northwest. Of course, even a few smaller steps could make a difference. I’d love to see holidaythemed display windows in downtown storefronts, pop-up art shops, or even just lights strung across Main. And our urban districts remain comparatively devoid of cheer. South Perry and Garland, for example, deserve lights and decorations of their own. These types of holiday experiences can bring the community together in fun new ways. I hope that in time we can tie together our current loose ends and create something new and special for the Northwest. Anthony Gill is a Spokane native and recent graduate of Santa Clara University. He is the founder of Spokane Rising , an urbanist blog focused on ways to make our city a better place to live.

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3 2 L I L AC L I T 3 3 MUS IC S C E NE : RON GREENE 35 ART: RON G O OLEY 36 DATE BO O K

photo by Chris Wooley

by Jennifer LaRue

n Christmas Eve in 1914, five months into WWI, at the Western Front in a place called No Man’s Land, men who were hoping to be home by Christmas put down their weapons and joined into camaraderie with their enemies: singing songs, decorating and fortifying their trenches, exchanging gifts, shaking hands, burying their dead, and recognizing the humanity of those they were sent to kill. It did not last long—and never happened again—after High Command promised disciplinary action if men laid down their arms. Still, it happened and it is a story that should be told because “the ones who call the shots won’t be among the dead and lame and on each end of the rifle we’re the same.” (From the song Christmas in the Trenches by John McCutcheon.) All is Calm, a musical by Peter Rothstein with arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach, is the true story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 being performed at the Modern Theater in Spokane through December 24. Directed by the theater’s resident director Abbey Crawford, All is Calm is a relevant and moving piece that puts a face on war with a cast of 10 men singing acapella and reciting dialogue from the letters and journals of the men who were there. “The actors have taken the time to research the men they are portraying,” Abbey says. “This is the most honest show I’ve done.” This is the third year she has directed All is Calm. “It’s become a tradition and it sells out quickly,” she says. A quote from the musical that moves Abbey every time was said by Sgt. G.H. Morgan of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment: “It was as if we had decided to end the fighting all by ourselves. Could it really have happened like this? If all the troops along the line had refused to fight, on both sides, would the war have ended there and then? If we had all walked away at that point, could the result have been a truce? I doubt it but it’s a thought.” It began with a German jumping up and yelling “Happy Christmas, Tommy” or was it the belting out of the song Stille Nacht? Either way, the other side said to themselves, “If he can do

it, so can we” and No Man’s Land became every man’s land. Many songs followed. In an interview, Peter Rothstein says, “I don’t think it would have happened if not for music.” Lately, it seems conflict is all around us. Divided, we find solace with likeminded groups and individuals, crying on shoulders and being wary of opposition, often forgetting that we are all the same. Fists raised, we are called to action, however small the act. But it is acts of goodwill and perhaps a song that will hit us in the feels, relax our clenched fists and halt conflict if only for a moment—a moment when all is calm. Keep looking for those moments. Keep creating those moments. And one day there just might be peace on earth. Bozzi Media is proud to sponsor the entire run of All is Calm. For dates, times and ticket information, visit themoderntheater. org.

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Local LiteraryGift Guide by Sharma Shields

INVARIABLY, WHEN THE FIRST snowflakes of winter fall, I think of the last paragraph of James Joyce’s The Dead, that beautiful story of commingling isolation and intimacy: “Yes, the newspapers were right: snow was general all over Ireland. It was falling softly upon the Bog of Allen and, further westwards, softly falling into the dark mutinous Shannon waves. It was falling too upon every part of the lonely churchyard where Michael Furey lay buried. It lay thickly drifted on the crooked crosses and headstones, on the spears of the little gate, on the barren thorns. His soul swooned slowly as he heard the snow falling faintly through the universe and faintly falling, like the descent of their last end, upon all the living and the dead.” The ache for unity in the last line feels especially poignant now, given our recent divisive election. I always feel like the best writing is a gift in how it verbalizes our most complicated, fumbling emotions, and given this, I reached out to local writers for some ideas for books that might make great gifts this holiday season. In troubled times, where better to turn than books and art? Polly Buckingham, author of the newly published and award-winning story collection, Expense of a View, recommends Writings and Drawings by Bob Dylan. Of the recommendation, Buckingham says, “The Nobel Prize for literature is awarded the artist whose work contributes the ‘greatest benefit to mankind in an ideal direction.’ We need Dylan’s moral authority this year.” Kris Dinnison, author of the novel You and Me and Him, says, “I’d like to put a plug in for Washington Book Award Winner in Young Adult Literature, Martha Brockenbrough. The Game Of Love And Death is a compelling historical novel about music and race and love and death and making every moment matter. I loved it. I also loved Pete Fromm’s new book The Names of the Stars. It examines who we are when we become parents and how much of our-

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selves we have to leave behind.” Joseph Edwin Haeger, author of Lessons to Swim, offers, “For those looking for an experimental, genre-bending, post-apocalyptic dream, Jeff Wood’s The Glacier.” Bruce Holbert, Washington State Book Award Winner and author of The Hour of Lead, says, “Considering recent developments, I want to say A Christmas Carol. Not the Bill Murray television version. Not any television version. Not any cartoon version. Dickens’s dark original. A reflection on greed and poverty and guilt.” Cindy Hval, author of War Bonds, recommends The Mountain and the Fathers: Growing Up on the Big Dry by Joe Wilkins. “A must read for sons, fathers, and for the women who love them.” Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall, author of Bugle, recommends Suzanne Buffman’s A Pillow Book (poetry/non-fiction) and Naomi Shihab Nye’s Amaze Me: Poems for Girls. Golden Kite Award Winner and The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly author Stephanie Oakes recommends, “The fun comic series Lumberjanes, about a hilarious and diverse group of girls fighting supernatural creatures at their summer camp. Perfect for kids and adults alike. Also, Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a beautiful and hugely engrossing story about a young Nigerian couple separated for years after one of them immigrates to America.” Shann Ray, author of the novel American Copper, says, “For the literary poetic and social justice crowd, Melanie Rae Thon’s The 7th Man.” Nance Van Winckel, author of Ever Yrs and Pacific Walkers, says, “I’m suggesting Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad, a luminously imagined literary novel that takes us through a vivid rendering of slavery in the U.S. Also, Maggie Nelson’s The Argonauts, a genre-and-gender bending book. Both of these books stretched my head in a good way.”

From poet Ellen Welcker, author most recently of Ram Hands: “Calamities by Renee Gladman is full of wonder and intention. Hark! A Vagrant by Kate Beaton was given to me by a writer I adore and is full of hilarious, irreverent, historical literary comics.” Maya Jewell Zeller, author of Rust Fish and Yesterday, The Bees, says, “For children and the grown-ups who read with them, I recommend Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude, by Jonah Winter and Calef Brown, because it emphasizes the playfulness inherent in the creative process. For adults, With Animal, a collaborative book of stories by Kelly Magee and Carol Guess, because human parents give birth to animal babies, and who doesn’t want to read about that?” Atticus and Boo Radley’s owner Andy Dinnison recommends: “Norwegian Wood by Lars Mytting, which is about the art and beauty of stacking wood.” Might be the perfect gift for your cabin-loving lumberjane/lumberjack. And what do I recommend for the holidays? I recommend making a donation in a book lover’s name to one of our local libraries, either the Spokane Public Library or the Spokane County Library District. Libraries support more than just readers; they provide information services for our entire community. Visit their friends’ groups online at spokanelibrary.org/ friends/ and scldfriends.org, respectively. Buy a membership for your pals. And be sure to shop local. Buy or order your literary gifts from local stores like Auntie’s Bookstore, Atticus, and Whiz Kids, and let words fuel a brighter and warmer winter. 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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RAISE YOUR

BARBER

by Matt Loi

Ron Greene

COEUR D’ALENE MUSICIAN Ron Greene released his third album In Honor of a Critic recently. He knew music was his destiny when he saw Phil Keaggy live via satellite in church at the age of 15. From there, the prolific Dann Huff of White Heart gave further inspiration, as did Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Eddie Van Halen. In the 2000s, Ron took a leap from being a backing guitarist to a solo artist. He met with Spokane bassist and producer Eddie Ramirez and formed a lasting musical partnership and friendship. They recorded Ron’s first solo release Sketches in 2008, which showcased his singer-songwriter side. A few years later, Wood & Wire took the full-band approach and dug into Ron’s bluesy rock n’ roll leanings. After nearly a decade of steady gigs around the area, Ron released In Honor of a Critic with back-to-back concerts in mid-September at The Cellar in Coeur d’Alene and at The Bartlett in Spokane. Ron was backed by Eddie on bass, Justyn Priest (also of Flying Spiders) and Tod Hornby on guitar, plus Drey Davis (also of Left Over Soul) on drums. Ron successfully combined some of the top musicians in the area and put on a powerful show. They played in-the-pocket most of the time, but each man was given a chance to solo and show off his instrumental prowess. While Ron’s previous two albums explore his solo and full band sounds, respectively, In Honor of a Critic digs deeper in both directions. The first half dives into the realm of brassy 1970s and 80s soul and funk with Rock Yo Body; check out the classy and funny music video on his website. For years, Ron played Should Have Known Better at a faster tempo but here he slowed it down considerably, which gave breathing room for the poignant lyric. The second half of the disc has some tender ballads, such as Forever Love, which he wrote for his mother. Ron’s son Gabriel Lee Greene takes songwriting credit for Vultures, which serves, in spirit, as the album’s title track. The album title came from a quote that Eddie and Ron liked: “There’s never a statue built in honor of a critic.” Ultimately, these songs exist as personal expression rather than an attempt to please self-styled authorities of music. Plus, from mellow pop to funk and rock, this disc is sure to expand the horizon of anyone who thought they knew Mr. Greene. See Ron Greene solo at Beverly’s in the Coeur d’Alene Resort on the first three Sundays and Mondays in December. He’s bringing his full band to The Reserve in downtown Spokane on Friday, December 9. In early 2017, expect a couple more studio tracks to be made public prior to a two-week solo tour throughout the western states. You can buy In Honor of a Critic through CD Baby and iTunes. Keep track of him at RonGreeneTunes.com. After majoring in music and minoring in physics at EWU, Matt Loi 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, and sometimes on stage playing bass.

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Turn-by-Turn Life

Ron Gooley— Wood Turner by Robin Bishop

WHAT DO A WHEAT FARMER, geochemistry doctorate, and artisan wood turner have in common? They are all embodied in this month’s featured artist. Ron Gooley, a local wood turner and Los Alamos National Lab retiree, has made a habit of reinventing himself. Ron spent sixteen years as a wheat farmer before deciding to go to college. Once there he didn’t stop until he’d accomplished a PhD in geochemistry which led him to a stint with NASA and a career at the famous Los Alamos National Lab. While at the lab he met his wife, Carolyn, a Spokane Symphony board member, and they eventually chose to retire to the Spokane area in 1994. Ron was a lifetime wood-working hobbyist, but after rediscovering a forgotten lathe he had in his shop about twelve years ago, he turned a bowl and it turned him to a new passion. “I fell in love after the first one. There is an element of instant gratification, you know? Within a short period of time I can begin to see the transition from a lump of wood to a vessel with graceful curves and beautiful detail.” It didn’t take long for the master wood worker, which is evidenced by beautiful cabinets and other elements throughout his home, to become a prolific and creative bowl turner. As geologist, Ron enjoys letting the wood’s natural elements dictate the final outcome of a piece. He especially likes the natural edge that some of the bowls allow which includes the original bark from the tree, and the natural geo shapes of burl growths, caused by fungus on certain trees. While Ron enjoys turning woods from our region, he excels in utilizing stunning exotic woods from around the world in intricate segmented pieces. He can actually plan these pieces with more intention and the outcome is a stunning combination of colors, wood grains and geometric designs. Ron’s resistance to settling for “the norm” drives him to challenge himself with new design techniques and testing the limits of his natural medium. He is only limited by whether the piece is functional, like a salad bowl, or artistic, like intricate ornaments utilizing sea urchins, and his own imagination. No matter what he tackles, Ron will test the limits of the natural boundaries as well as produce a stunning piece with radiant finish and exquisite grains. In addition to teaching classes at Riverview Retirement Community, Ron is available for commissioned work and has an impressive inventory of pieces available for the holidays. He is the featured artist at the Bozzi Gallery all of December and can be contacted at (509) 954-5756 or crgooley@gmail.com. 34

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December 17-18: Spokane Symphony Superpops 3: Celebrate Holiday Pops

Morihiko Nakahara is creating the perfect blend of festive tradition, holiday fun and a dash of something special to celebrate the holiday season. This heart-warming performance will include all the magical moments you love plus a variety of new seasonal treats that will add sugar and spice to the mix. The revitalized Holiday Pops will feature the Spokane Symphony Chorale and the Spokane Area Youth Choirs performing with the Spokane Symphony, delighting the young and the young-at-heart. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

ART

December 4, December 19: 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. spokanepoetryslam.org.

December 9: ArtWalk

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. From 5-8 p.m. Coeur d’Alene. artsincda.org.

Through January 8: My Spokane: A Vintage Look at Spokane Through the Screenprints of Chris Bovey

The Museum is thrilled to present Spokane artist Chris Bovey’s first-ever Museum exhibit, 25 of his prints with photographs of personal, special places. Photographs of the prints’ subject matter are from the Charles Libby Collection in the Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archive. In the exhibit, each print and photo will be accompanied by a label with a brief story about why Chris chose the image, what each place means to him, and to Spokane. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931, northwestmuseum. org or themac@northwestmuseum.org.

Through January 1: Linda Hyatt Cancel—Paintings of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Whether rendering the glacial valleys of Northeast Washington, the barren hills of Central Idaho, the pastures and forests of the South Carolina Upstate or the marshes of the Carolina low country, Linda Cancel’s tonalism finds its voice in the effects of atmosphere on the horizon. Linda will be creating works that represent the beauty and mystery of the 130 mile lake formed by the Grand Coulee Dam as a collection of paintings for the Artist-in-Residence program for Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org.

Through January 6: Lost Egypt

Using hands-on challenges, authentic artifacts, and guidance from real archaeologists, Lost Egypt shows how modern science and technology can reveal the mysteries of Egypt, its culture, and its people. Visitors will discover a real human mummy, animal mummies, as well as scans, forensic facial reconstructions, and—for the first time ever – life-size rapid prototypes, displaying the mummy in various stages of “unwrapping.” Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org.

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MUSIC

December 6: Gonzaga Symphony with Cellist Amit Peled

From the United States to Europe to the Middle East and Asia, Israeli cellist Amit Peled, voted by Musical America as one of the most Influential Music Professionals of 2015, is acclaimed as one of the most exciting instrumentalists on the concert stage today. At 6’5” tall, Peled started life as a basketball player and was called “larger than life” when he enveloped his cello and “Jacqueline du Pré in a farmer’s body.” Peled often surprises audiences with the ways he breaks down barriers between performers and the public, making classical music more accessible to wider audiences. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

December University Concert

10-11: Whitworth Christmas Festival

Whitworth’s Christmas Festival Concerts will be presented by more than 100 student performers including members of the Whitworth Choir, the Whitworth Women’s Choir, and the Whitworth Men’s Chorus, as well as student-instrumentalists and studentnarrators.The concert theme will be elevated through choral works, readings, and traditional carols for audience and choirs. Presented seamlessly and without pause or interruption, the ever-popular concert will be concluded in candlelight. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

December 31: Spokane Symphony New Year’s Eve: Beethoven’s Ninth The Spokane Symphony and Chorale will say goodbye to 2016 with a performance of Beethoven’s magnificent Ninth Symphony, joining revelers around the world in what is fast becoming an international tradition. Since Eckart Preu introduced the custom from his native Germany a few years ago, it has become an exciting part of the holiday festivities in Spokane. Beethoven’s masterpiece, sometimes called the “symphony of symphonies,” is considered by many to be the best and most joyous piece of music ever written. You won’t want to delay getting your tickets to this familyfriendly, frequently sold-out event. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

January 13: Spokane Symphony Intersect: The Baltics Independence at the Fore of Russi

A new series for the 2016-17 season, INTERSECT (formerly Symphony with a Splash) is an evolution of the best parts of their adventurous programming infused with the collaborative innovation

Olympic Game Farm

On the Olympic Peninsula audiences have grown to love. They’ll be presenting music, art and culture in way that will enhance your concert experience. Partnering with local chefs, bartenders and cultural arts groups—this concert series will be an intersection of the best of what Spokane has to offer. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest. com.

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December 16-17: Cirque Dreams HoliDaze

Cirque Dreams lights up the 2016 holiday season with its critically acclaimed holiday stage extravaganza. Be amazed by this holiday spectacle with 300 costumes, 20 acts and 30 artists from every corner of the globe. Witness snowmen, penguins, angels, reindeer, toy soldiers, gingerbread men, ornaments and of course Santa; with soaring acrobatics, gravity defying feats, elaborate production numbers, imaginative costumes, illusions and more. The show also celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with singers, original music and seasonal favorites all performed in a winter wonderland of amazement. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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December 31: New Year’s Eve Party with Bozzi Media!

The Bozzi Media team will be ringing in the New Year in unforgettable ways at the former Marquee Lounge in Downtown Spokane. Event and ticket information can be found on the Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine Facebook page, as well as at bozzimedia.com. You can also call (509) 533-5350 or email events@bozzimedia.com.

December 31: Puttin’ On the Ritz

“Puttin’ On The Ritz,” Spokane’s premiere New Year’s Eve Gala at the Historic Davenport Hotel, begins with a fabulous red carpet experience in the Hall of Doges and Pennington Ballroom. The gala follows the traditional performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. New this year, a three-course dinner, including salad and dessert, is served at 9 p.m. Dance to the music of the acclaimed 20-piece Master Class Big Band with selections spanning from Christina Aguilera, Frank Sinatra, Big Band era to Uptown Funk. Songstress Madeline McNeil will mix high art with low grit during band breaks. A celebratory glass of champagne and festive party favors will help toast in the new year. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest. com.

THEATRE

Through December 18: Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings

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DATEBOOK/december a phone call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets them know that they’re needed to put a little harmony into a discordant world. Sprinkled among the Christmas offerings are audience favorites like their riotous three minute and eleven second version of The Ed Sullivan Show—this time featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks and The Vienna Boys Choir, and a Plaid Caribbean Christmas which puts the “Day-O” in Excelsis. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St. (509) 325-2507. For tickets: (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

Through December 24: All is Calm

In 1914, at the Western Front, out of the violence comes a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. A remarkable true experience, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it. We are thrilled to make this special story an annual Inland Northwest tradition. The Modern Theatre—Spokane. 174 S. Howard St. themoderntheatre.org.

December 2-18: ’Twas the Night Before Christmas

A mouse is stirring—because Santa missed his house last year. Don’t miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season filled with schemes, confrontations, mistaken identities, bravery, and all things naughty and nice. This journey of a mouse, an elf, and a spunky little girl who just won’t take no for an answer is an exciting one your children will love. The Modern Theatre—Coeur d’Alene. 1320 E. Garden Ave. themoderntheatre.org.

December 3-11: A Charlie Brown Christmas

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Christmastime is back, by popular demand. The over-commercialization of Christmas has Charlie Brown quite depressed. When Lucy suggests he direct the annual Christmas play, he finds that Linus, Sally, and the rest are more interested in music and dancing than in rehearsing. Eventually the gang pulls it off and everyone learns the true meaning of Christmas. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St. (509) 325-2507. For tickets: (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

December 9-11: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues

A dark, dark Christmas comedy. Scandal erupts at the North Pole when one of Santa’s eight tiny reindeer accuses him of sexual harassment. As mass media descends upon the event, the other members of the sleigh team demand to share their perspectives, and a horrific tale of corruption and perversion emerges, which seems to implicate everyone from the littlest elf to the tainted Saint himself. With each deer’s confession, the truth behind the shocking allegations becomes clearer and clearer… and murkier and murkier. WARNING: The Eight is a sometimes shocking R-rated satire with a deadly serious message about sexual harassment and the abuse of power by widely beloved authorities. Stage Left Theatre. 108 W. 1st Ave. spokanestageleft.org.

December 9-18: The Trial of Ebenezer

Scrooge

This comedy takes place a year after Scrooge’s transformation. He is back to his old ways and is suing Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future for breaking and entering, kidnapping, slander and the intentional infliction of emotional distress. Scrooge represents himself in court. One by one witnesses are presented, and the judge announces his verdict. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St. (509) 325-2507. For tickets: (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest. com.

December 23-24: It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play

It’s a re-creation of a 1940s radio program, it’s a stage production . . . It’s a Wonderful Life. This unique way to experience the beloved story of George Bailey’s journey from hopelessness to peace during a very long and magical Christmas Eve is a joint production of Friends Of the Bing and Spokane Civic Theatre. A cast from Spokane Civic Theatre will do double duty as they bring the teeming world of Bedford Falls to life on stage while they also play actors putting on a radio play, in Joe Landry’s clever mash up of Depression era radio and the beloved Frank Capra film. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St. (509) 325-2507. For tickets: (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

January 5-8: The Gin Game

The Gin Game, by D.L. Coburn, is a moving portrait of two feisty senior citizens, Weller Martin and Fonsia Dorsey, who meet in a nursing home and begin an epic gin rummy game that is by turns funny, rowdy, and ultimately quite poignant. Spokane Civic Theatre veterans Kathie Doyle-Lipe and Ed Bryan give no-holds-barred performances in this little gem of a play. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St. (509) 325-2507. For tickets: (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest. com.

January 6-22: A New Brain

With its existential questions and probing narrative, this is an energetic, sardonic, often comical musical about a composer during a medical emergency. Relentless humor and cynicism are used to promote a very serious and often sad inquiry into key human questions. What do we make of our time here? What do we make of our abilities? The Modern Theatre—Coeur d’Alene. 1320 E. Garden Ave. themoderntheatre.org.

January 12-15: Pippin

Pippin is a high-flying, death-defying hit Broadway musical. Full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked, Pippin will lift you up and leave you smiling. This unforgettable new production is the winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival. Come experience Pippin, one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com

January 13-29: Disgraced

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DATEBOOK/december comfortable life with his American wife, a talented artist influenced by Islamic imagery. But when his Muslim heritage is questioned, his life begins to unravel and a celebratory dinner with friends leads to a fiery debate on prejudice, identity and faith. This show is for mature audiences and contains profanity and physical violence. Stage Left Theatre. 108 W. 1st Ave. spokanestageleft.org

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The “Revi” by Eric Michael is made in Portugal and has a premium suede leather upper, with soft textile linings and a lightly cushioned footbed. Like a hug for her feet all winter long. $175.95 The Walk Shoppe, walkshoppe.com

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Poinsettias are a beautiful way to welcome the season, especially when they are from Liberty Park Florist, which grows their own—the prettiest in Spokane! Many colors and sizes to choose from. They also offer poinsettias with a ceramic ornament $15.95 Liberty Park Florist, libertyparkflorist.com.

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Spice Traders Mercantile has everything to please the most sophisticated palate. From aged balsamic, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, gourmet seasonings, fresh teas, craft beer, wine and delicious hard cider, a gift from Spice Traders is a foodie’s best friend. Spice Traders Mercantile, spicetradersmercantile.com

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Espresso Enjoy Indaba’s new High Drive Espresso. This single origin coffee is sourced from Finca Florencia, Guatemala, in the Huehuetenango region. A tribute to the Northern Italian roasting style, this coffee boasts robust flavors of chocolate, caramel, and dried fruit. A great choice for any coffee lover. $15/12 oz bag Indaba, indabacoffee.com

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This fine leather bag is designed by Montana artist Ann Justin. It is handcrafted from colorful leather, features a full “frog mouth” opening, four very useful exterior pockets and comes in five vibrant colors—red, black, orange, navy, brown. $155—$195 Cello Gallery, Cellogallery.com

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Wall Art To the windows . . . to the wall! Spice up your walls with this Metal Windmill from Magnolia Home Furniture and Accessories. Magnolia Home has taken the windmill fan and turned it into a focal point for inside your home. 42”L X 42”H made from sheet metal and wire. $110 The White Lavender, (509) 290-6191

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Chocolate! No matter what your budget is this Christmas season Chocolate Apothecary can make your gift sweet with assorted chocolates, truffles, caramels, brittles, barks and fudge. The chocolate is made with the freshest and finest ingredients. They offer small, medium and large boxes or pre-packaged items from The Nut Factory and Huckleberries. They also carry pre-bagged tea and coffee. Chocolate Apothecary, chocolateapothcary.com

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a new car? All good dreams, but what would Autumn Jolley, founder of Power of the Paw animal rescue do? She would buy land to build a doggy daycare and a rescue shelter for critters needing a second, or sometimes third or fourth, chance at a forever home. Power of the Paw (POTP) was started in 2011 with a Facebook page trying to help animals at kill shelters find adopters. It has grown to a 501c charity that is staffed by volunteers and one

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of their most needed resources, foster homes. I sat down with Autumn to find out more about what a rescue does and why they depend on their followers and community to continue doing their important work. What does it mean to be a rescue versus a shelter?

Shelters are facilities that house many animals at one time. The dogs are set up in runs, and there is a physical place you can go to see all of the animals available for adoption. Rescues are mostly run from foster homes, and

have a smaller intake number, which means they know their animals quite well, and they know their quirks. The benefits from adopting a dog from a foster home is you will know how they will be inside a home, with animals and children. We also have an extensive adoption process so that we know our animals are going to homes that are the right fit for them. What is the average amount you spend for each animal?

For our seniors, it’s around $500. And even though we do charge adoption fees ranging from $50

for cats, up to $250 for puppies, we charge zero for adoptions for those animals over seven years old. We pay for all the medical costs, vaccinations, chipping and sometimes even training. What is a recent happy story? Abby the beagle was

found abandoned on a logging road. She had been abused so severely, she lost an eye. Our foster family took care of her (POTP pays for all the vet bills) and showed her a completely different life full of love and caring. She was just adopted to a wonderful couple. We received

more than 30 applications for her which is both wonderful and sad—since we had to turn down 29 of them. Our only goal is to find the best home for the dog. How can people help? In addition

to events, we highlight our animals and keep you updated on their happy endings on our Facebook page. Visit our website to see the animals, fill out adoption applications, be a foster, and sign up for our newsletter. Even just one dollar a month helps us. We have almost 10,000 followers, and if everyone gave a dollar a month, we would have that to spend on the animals.

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PETS/winter care

Winter Care for Pet Paws and Coats by Kari Stafford

WINTER IN THE INLAND NORTHWEST can be hard on our pets. It can be easy to miss much needed care, especially dogs with more hair. Yes, it keeps Fido warm but it can complicate coat and paw care in the snowy and sludgy weather. There are some basic preventative measures pet owners can take to avoid these issues. Paw balm is a product every pet owner should own. There are many commercial kinds available and it is not a hard DIY recipe if you are feeling crafty. Paw balm helps keep paws healthy and soft and acts as a protective barrier to ice, snow, salt and toxic de-icer. It can be used on noses to keep them from cracking. Always apply it on clean paws before going outside, after coming in and as often as needed. Remember to wash paws before re-applying. Keeping your dog’s hair trimmed on their paws is important. This can usually be done at the grooming salon as a walk-in service or at home with a beard trimmer. Keeping the hair trimmed short prevents large ice-balls from forming in between nails and pads. Iceballs should not be left alone if they do form. Wash the paws and areas of the coat that have ice-balls with warm water to dissolve, using a blow-dryer or dryer-warmed towel to help melt. After removing ice-balls, re-apply paw balm. It is always a good idea to keep towels, cleaning spray, balm and absorbent microfiber mat near entries to help with clean up.

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Keeping nails short and trimmed is always recommended. This prevents the feet from splaying. Inspect nails to make sure they are not cracking or splitting on ice. If your dog has many paw issues it might be worth it to invest in dog booties. Winter is not the time to slack off on brushing your dog’s coat, especially as many tend to leave their dogs’ coats longer over winter. Brush often to prevent mats and to stimulate circulation. Keep the coat cleaned and conditioned. Water will make mats tighten and become worse so always brush out before bathing. Use warm towels or if your dog will tolerate it, a blow dryer after the bath. Never send a wet dog outside in the cold. Most grooming salons offer bath-only services if you are not able to brush and bathe in your home. Don’t let dogs drink from puddles due to de-icer run off, stay away from heavily salted sidewalks if possible and don’t let dogs scamper over semi-frozen lakes or rivers. Keep Fido well hydrated and always dry after outdoor excursions. Exercising in the cold consumes more calories so feed accordingly. Kari Stafford is the founder and owner of DogLux Grooming Salon. She is passionate about promoting healthy pet care information to ensure pets receive the care they need and deserve.

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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words, but the New POTUS is on the Record with Insults by Paul K. Haeder

he precision parsing of what really will be the Inland Northwest’s destiny under a Republican-controlled House, Senate and Judiciary demands layers of critical analyses, but we’ll look at a few key people in River City who have something to say about the changing of the Barak Obama guard. Bart Haggin is an activist, teacher and political theorist, an octogenarian who skis and has a passion for rivers, the environment. His perspective falls into the heart of what he considers a very conservative Spokane and environs: “Most of Spokane County will be comfortable with almost anything Trump proposes.”

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However, he believes Spokane “will not be bothered” by a pro-abortion Supreme Court. His big concern is what Trump’s administration bodes for environmental issues. “Will he trash the environment by deregulating all rules and regulations? He will have to have a pliant Congress to get what he says he wants.”

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be a million takes on the election results, on the first 100 days in office, and on how four years will play out for the United States. Here is run down on some of the reverberations of Donald Trump’s bombast during the run-up to his election and then afterward. For many in the Spokane community working on environmental issues, working through political and the urban-rural divisions, including lawyers and business people, it’s too early to tell just what sort of an impact a Trump presidency will have on the Inland Northwest.

Let’s match the speaker with the quote: A. “He was not my choice, but as a past nominee, I thought it important I respect the fact that Donald Trump won a majority of the delegates by the rules our party set. But given his behavior this week, it is impossible to continue to offer even conditional support for his candidacy.” B. “I thought supporting the nominee was the best thing for our country and our party. Now, it is abundantly clear that the best thing for our country and our party is for Trump to step aside and allow a responsible, respectable Republican to lead the ticket.” C. “I think his comments regarding women and other comments, I find them inappropriate. I find them hurtful and I think they are hurtful to the party, a party that has been founded on equal opportunity for all.” D. “Look at that face! Would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that, the face of our next president? I would like to think she would find another career or find another company if that was the case.” E. Sign: You Can’t Unify w/ Hate. “It’s been a rough morning. We’re here just out here expressing our opinion and a lot of people are being vocal about it.” F. “She doesn’t have the look. She doesn’t have the stamina.” G. “I don’t like the separation he’s caused between Americans. I feel like we’re going back 50 years.”

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Tree expert and former Spokane City arborist Jim Flott supposes a conservative take on Trump: “At this point anything I think would be pure speculation based on Trump rhetoric and GOP policies. Obviously eliminating AHCA will impact people in my industry—many are small businesses with few options for health care. Our industry knows climate disruption is real as we see it in plant migration patterns, disease and insect pest impacts, etc. Potential cutting of federal forest and park service funding will impact urban forestry too.” Lawyer and community legal advocate Breean Beggs is pragmatic about the incoming POTUS: “My work is to make Spokane safer for all people, regardless of how marginalized they are by the status quo. The results of the election make it even more urgent for all of us to cast out the darkness with an even brighter light of love, acceptance and freedom, and to aggressively push back against the voices of ignorance and exclusion by enforcing the legal norms of freedom and equal protection.” One EWU professor, James Headley, sees divisions created by Trump and his incoming team, and even a secession movement is possible. “The United Western States of America has a ring to it! Nothing in the Constitution prohibits secession. I for one want to live in a progressive society that values human dignity, truth, justice, facts, reason, civility, education, a living wage, and universal healthcare among other things.” Academics in the state have been especially hard pressed to figure out what the future bodes. “Democrats build things when they have power,” Headley says, and then when “the pendulum swings and Republicans have power, they raze those things to

the ground?” We’ve done a few Metro Talks tied to the work of many Spokane environmental groups, including The Lands Council’s collaboration building. Executive director, Mike Petersen, weighs in: “The day after the election I went to a forest collaboration meeting in Idaho. As I sat down, it occurred to me that probably three-quarters of the people in the room had voted for Donald Trump. Would election results cause us to break apart? For five years we have been building relationships and finding common ground on very challenging forestry issues.” Mike believes now is the time to build collaborative relationships at the local level, with both rural and urban stakeholders looking for solutions around “difficult natural resource issues.” Laura Akerman is an environmental steward working on several issues TLC is dedicated to, but her emphasis is on being a mother and woman. She has concerns. “John Whitehead says that ‘children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.’ I don’t want Trump’s message to be sent to the future with my children or with any children.” She’s looking for her children to go to college, graduate and land good jobs. “But I also want them to understand and practice that the world is multicultural, diverse and that that is a good thing. We can’t escape living in a diverse world any more than we can deny that global warming is anthropogenic, and it’s very damaging.” For her, Flott, Beggs and Headley, they see this as a teachable moment and one where they will work through Trump and his administration “in spite of him.” The former business executive with The Spokesman-Review and other

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even a stint in Caracas, Venezuela, over the next couple of decades. They’ve most recently landed in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Although this time chosen might be a better word, as the latest move—though still tied to career—allowed the family to live anywhere, though preferably west of the Mississippi. The West Coast appealed, with Tri Cities, Liberty Lake, Gig Harbor and Woodinville making the top list. However, one visit to Coeur d’Alene in January 2015 and the couple says they never looked back. After living in nine houses throughout the past 28 years, the Hayses might finally be home. They just had to build it.

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following year when the Hays completed the final walk-through of the finished home, and had it photograph ready for this article just a little over a month later. Ron and Lisa worked with Hayden-based MB Builders, who have built custom homes in North Idaho since the early seventies. The Hayses have become fast friends with owners Rich and Mary Boettcher. “Everyone who works for Rich is exceptional. It’s just bottom line they do

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great work,” says Ron, a veteran of building new homes. “The fact we love our builder today is a great endorsement.” Finalizing home plans with MB Builders in September 2015, the Hayses received county approval the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Excavation coincided with the first snowfall, yet construction primarily stayed right on schedule, despite a few snow hangups. A rented apartment in the Spokane Valley served as a temporary base during the building, yet home was always the work in progress on their lot. “From day one this felt like home. We would come out when Wayne [Rich’s brother] was framing and didn’t want to go back to the apartment,” says Ron. Lending expertise from a professional background in interior design, Lisa planned the 4,300 square foot layout around the furniture and decor that would fill the home. The

decorator says she falls in love with pieces and they become part of the family. Thus, nearly 300 boxes and pieces of furniture pack two trailers as the Hayses move from place to place. Floorings, paints and patterns were also chosen by Lisa, sourcing from specialty boutiques in Florida and local vendors, among others. Lisa describes her interior decor style as traditional with a twist of the

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new room. Acrylics, photographs and oil paintings—a collection of palm tree art all purchased from original artists— grace the back wall of Lisa’s office. The nod to adventures of the past years is especially symbolic this December, as the Hayses will toast anniversary 28. Perhaps the Hayses will toast fireside, on the deck overlooking Lake Coeur d’Alene, the glow of the resort alive at night, amplified over the holidays by the thousands of added celebratory lights. They can spy the boats bustling passengers embarking on the Journey to the North Pole Cruise. Nature can help calm the senses, feasibly part of what drew Ron and Lisa to this lot after their whirlwind

of adventures. Though nothing is for certain, the couple plans to make this a more permanent residence—a statement verified by the addition of an in-home elevator. “We plan to grow old here,” says Lisa. Well, cheers to the Hayses—to 28 years and to “growing old” together in your beautiful new home. An avid traveler, Joni Elizabeth constantly snaps photos to document inspiring architecture and design. Writing about such spaces melds Joni’s love for design and decor with that of sharing an individual’s story, as she believes spaces are often a small reflection of the owner. She’s also convinced no space is complete without a dog.

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HOMESTYLES/closet & garage

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Closet and Garage Sprawl

IN RECENT EPISODES of popular renovation shows, the punch list of desired items for

the home includes His-and-Her closet spaces or conforming a small bedroom into a “walkin” closet. While these solutions may, on occasion, be the best solution for tiny closet spaces in the master bedroom, it does seem a bit over-the-top. The other trend is to minimize your possessions so you can actually accommodate a guest in that spare bedroom instead of your shoes, and from the incredible sales of books on the subject, this seems to be hitting home with folks. Whether your dream is to convert a spare bedroom to your perfect autonomous space or you jump on the minimal bandwagon, a helpful key to wrangling your unruly closet or garage is to use an organization system. Whether that means calling in the experts, like California Closets, to help you plan your dream space or you utilize creative DIY ideas found on Pinterest, providing yourself with appropriate storage options is definitely the key to making it all “fit.” Here are a few other trending solutions: With loft-style living trending across the country, you may find yourself in a situation where a closet or room is not an option. Freestanding or exposed closets can work. In this situation, less is definitely more and your only limited by you're imagination.

• Semi-permanent. There are closet organizer systems sold at big box stores or system retailers that can be utilized as semi free-standing options. New designs allow you to fasten the organizer system directly to the wall, or you can construct your own “wall” system with curtains or fabric separators. If space is limited there are ways to best organize your items in confined spaces. • Organize your closet seasonally. Store away your off-season clothing to allow more room for items appropriate for the season. • Use under stair storage space to augment tiny closets.

• Creative construction. If you have exposed beams or structural elements it’s totally cool right now to just hang your clothing on a suspended plumbing pipe or your choice of support. Utilizing open shelving or baskets for shoes, belts, bags, or hats. works handily.

• Feature pieces like antique trunks and storage benches are great for sweaters, hats and gloves.

• Freestanding. If fully exposed closets are not your thing, use this opportunity to add a feature piece to your room. Antique armoires, repurposed industrial cabinets, and of course dressers, are fun clothing solutions.

• Purchase low-profile storage solutions for under the bed, or purchase a bed with storage drawers already in it.

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For that pesky garage project, you really need to get tough with yourself. The garage is often where all of the “I might use that someday” projects go to die. The same goes for crafting projects. • Go through every item. You might find that you have six of one specific wrench because you’ve bought additional items every time you couldn’t locate the one you needed, or you received them as gifts. The extras can be donated or sold.

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• Brutally assess whether that broken clock you’ve had on the shelf for fifteen years is actually something you really want to keep. If you’ve lived without it for an extended period of time, it’s likely you could continue to do so. • Take advantage of an opportunity to donate old bikes or sporting equipment the kids have outgrown or are tired of. There are organizations in every community that would welcome donations of that sort. • If purchasing storage solutions or repurposing old cabinets organize them by like-purpose: paint cabinets, car care cupboards, lawn and garden closets. • Use wall-hanging solutions for items that are typically left on the floor or leaning against the wall: bicycles, rakes/shovels, ski equipment. • And don’t forget the roof of the garage. Most garages allow enough clearance to create low-profile storage solutions overhead: lumber, wood sheathing, snow equipment. If the idea is just too much for you, don’t hesitate to call on local professionals like California Closets, who have all the tools and resources to help you design storage solutions that will offer you piece of mind. Robin Bishop is a free-lance writer/editor in the Spokane area. She can be contacted at dragonflywriter2014@gmail.com or via facebook at Dragonfly Writer/Robin Bishop.

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Generational Trends— Buying vs Renting by Bernadette Pillar

GENERATION X is that portion of the

population born after the Baby Boomers (the generation born between 1946 and 1964); roughly born from the early 1960s to mid-1970s and perceived to be disaffected and directionless. Being both a Baby Boomer and a Generation X, I could easily take offense to such a characterization. I am far from disaffected and directionless. The National Association of Realtors reported in the 2016 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends report that the typical buyer was 44 years old (Generation X; I may find myself at the other end of it) and at 35 percent, buyers 35 years and younger continue to be the largest generational group of homebuyers, with a median of 30 years old (Generation Y). That tells me that it is possible that at least 35 percent of this population has direction. So why are these generations choosing buying over renting? According to that same report by the National Association of Realtors, it is to fulfill the American Dream; the desire to own a home of their own. In the current market, there are many other things to consider. With the rental vacancy rate at a low, causing higher rents, these generations in particular are seeing the upside to owning their own. In many cases, because of inflated rental rates, home ownership can be more affordable. These generations are

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known to be the more techy of our society and can consider innovative ways to increase energy efficiency and/or simply “smarten” up their own space. Buying allows them to choose a space suitable for their needs rather than settling on and fitting into a space. By owning, you belong there and do not have to worry about the unexpected termination or the threat of increased rent. There is the obvious tax deduction; another attraction for these generations is the potential income stream. Many homebuyers 35 and younger have not yet started a family. I have had several buyers in this generation buy a home and turn around and rent a room or portion of their home out as an income stream. Additionally, they plan to use their current home to leverage themselves to buy something else down the line that will fit their growing needs, perhaps selling to do so or retaining it as rental income property. Admittedly, buying is not for everyone, but with the current rental situation and interest rates still darn impressive, it sure is food for thought for any generation. A top producing realtor for the past 11 years consistently in the top ten for sales production in the MLS, Bernadette Pillar makes a commitment to provide clients with the specialized real estate service they deserve.

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ow that the racing season is over in most traditional motor sports for the year, let’s look into indoor motor sports that can entertain both driver and spectator. One such popular venue in Spokane is Fastkart Indoor Speedway in the Gonzaga University district. Fastkart is an indoor go-kart track that caters to the competitive drivers in pursuit of a little adrenaline as well as the first time go kart enthusiast out for their first laps. On any given day, it is not unusual to see seasoned racers, along with entire families or a group of co-workers after work, out making laps. spokanecda.com • DECEMBER • 2016

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Fastkart is the brainchild of local businessman, Joe Miller. Joe grew up near Yakima Speedway where he and his family often went to the stock car races. At the age of 15, he bent and welded tubes together and bolted a Honda CR 125 engine to what would be his first go-kart. Through the years, he never lost his passion for racing and go-karts. In the early nineties, Joe was part of a local late-model race team. In their travels to different tracks, the team always made their way to the local go-kart tracks for entertainment. It was during this time that his quest to open a go-kart track of his own began. With the help of two local businessmen, Gordon Kirk and Jon Kirk, the research and groundwork began in early 1998 for what became Fastkart. They signed a deal to take over the former space of Tolley Craft Boats and opened their doors right after Christmas in 1999. Joe became the sole owner a few years later. Since then, Fastkart has always been a place where local racers and their family and friends could challenge each other on the track. For those not interested in driving, their facility offers pool tables, video games and a full snack bar. Go-karting is a fun activity for anyone who can reach the brakes. Fastkart is a driving experience, not a ride. The thrill level is in full control of the driver. If it is your first time out, you are encouraged to not overdo it. If you are looking for a laid back casual driving experience you are encouraged to come on a weekday. On the weekends, the facility can get very busy and for that reason you are also encouraged to call ahead. The races range from a 10 minute session (18-22 laps approximately) to a 60 lap race. Fastkart go-karts run up to 40 miles per hour. You must be 16 years old with a valid driver's license, or have a signed parental consent. For more information, call (509) 568-1065 or visit fastkartspeedway.com. Michele Martin was born and raised in Spokane and is a lifelong motor sports enthusiast and photographer.

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to most football fans in our state and you’re likely to hear about Russell Wilson or Richard Sherman. Ask David Knutson what he thinks of the hawks, and he’s likely to introduce you to his feathered friend Taima, the official live mascot of the Seahawks. David Knutson, 59, is a lifelong birder, who got his first falcon at the age of 12 after watching the movie My Side of the Mountain, a coming-of-age story about a boy and his pet falcon surviving in the wilderness. David, who has an aviary at his home on Spokane’s West Plains, eventually turned his passion into a business, using the natural instincts of his birds of prey to keep pesky, and troublesome, birds away from airfields, orchards, vineyards and landfill sites. The star of the show is Taima (pronounced tay-ma), a 12-year-old auger hawk, now in his 14th year of leading the players on the field at CenturyLink before each home game. The spectacle is really a

team effort between Taima, David and his wife Robin. With Taima on her gloved hand, Robin waits in the entrance tunnel ahead of the players, and right on cue, the majestic bird spreads his five-foot wingspan and soars to David waiting out on the field. David acclimated Taima to the chaos and noise of a pro football game by taking him to Fairchild Air force base where they were flying helicopters and jets. The pair also watched from the fence while Robin rode her horse in barrel racing competitions. They even spent time at the Seahawks training camp in Cheney so Taima could get used to the action, players and fans. “There’s a trust factor . . . I’m the only one who feeds Taima, and he always flies to me,” David says. “Even if he gets blown off course by the wind, he still comes in.” Auger hawks are known to live to be more than 20 years old, and like his teammates, Taima will be part of Seattle’s roster as long as he can play the game.

“As far as an athletic issue, what we ask him to do isn’t that hard on him. It’s going to come down to the mental game, and will he still be able to respond and react as quickly as we need him to in order to fit into the game day activities,” David says. “In our practices and workouts leading up to game day we’re working on building his muscles and lung capacity, and keeping his response time quick.” The Knutsons and Taima have attended two Super Bowls with the Seahawks, and fans count on them leading the charge Sundays in Seattle. “It feels great to be part of one of the best franchises in all of sports. The Seahawks organization is amazing and the 12th Man is out of their mind in love with their team,” David says. “The team works successfully with a lot of different charities and gives back to the community in a variety of ways—for what little part that we play, we try to do as much as we can.”

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AN ARTIST, entrepreneur, promoter and business person, Wendy Zupan is a true renaissance woman. With partner Gino Lisieski, Wendy puts on a 24-hour marathon mountain bike race every Memorial Day weekend at Riverside State Park. The event draws upwards of 700 riders from around the country, and starts at High Noon on Saturday with teams racking up laps on a 15-mile course for 24 hours, straight on through the wee hours of the night and back into daylight again on Sunday. A couple of times a rider has done enough laps to equal a trip to Seattle. Wendy and Gino began the two-wheeler event company 23 years ago, and among their credits are US Olympic Road Trials, USCF Masters Nationals, Washington Trust Cycling Classic, Goodwill Games, numerous NORBA Nationals, World Cup Mountain Bike races, and National Triathlon Championship races as well as many local and regional events. Wendy recently took on a role in human resources with Microsoft, helping transition internal employees from one job to the next. Most of the engineers she works with are living in the Middle East and China and moving to the U.S. It’s a much shorter commute for Wendy, who works from her home office on the South Hill. She stays in contact with her clients over the internet via Skype. Steps away from her house is a studio that she had built specifically as a place to focus on her art. Drawing inspiration from fairy tales she first loved as a child, Wendy creates unique, whimsical puppet sculptures. She molds each face by hand from clay, and adds bits and pieces of found objects such as vintage tin cans, paper and fabric scraps, and clockworks. “I enjoy people who impart wisdom and it is this I hope to impart in my dolls—to create something that others could perhaps sit down with, get to know and in return be heard by them,” Zupan writes on her website (wendyzupan.com). “I like to think that my dolls create an authentic presence, steeped in the origin of all things for their keepers. “Each and every one of us is connected in some fashion,” Wendy says, “and everything we do has an effect on something.”

corner of it,” says Pam Almeida, executive director of Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels. “When I was a teenager, my friends used to call me ‘Doctor Pam’ because they all thought I’d be a psychologist,” she says. Pam did in fact earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology, and went on to work as a mental health counselor for 20 years, running group homes in Portland, Seattle and the Inland Northwest. Later on, she was the community resource specialist for Spokane Mental Health, and when her position was eliminated due to budget cuts, she answered an ad for an opening for executive director of a small nonprofit. “I’d heard of Meals on Wheels, but didn’t know there was one here,” says Pam, who joined the organization in 1999. Meals on Wheels delivers meals to home-bound seniors age 60 and older, and also at their thirteen Silver Cafes located throughout the county. A common misconception is that Meals on Wheels is only for low-income seniors; in reality, it’s for any golden-ager who has trouble preparing meals or going out to the grocery store for food. Meals on Wheels serves a thousand meals a day. “My mantra is ‘Everybody got fed,’” Pam says. “Without us, at least a third of (our clients) would go hungry as they’re relying solely on us for their meal.” But Meals on Wheels is about more than nourishment. For many seniors, when a volunteer comes to their door, it could be their only human contact that day. It’s an opportunity to say hello, and make sure that everything is okay. If there’s a health or safety issue, the volunteer will contact emergency services for help. In the last year, Meals on Wheels was directly responsible for saving seven lives. “Seniors are the forgotten population; they are, in some ways, even more vulnerable than kids because often there is nobody watching out for them,” Pam says.

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your school days that you recall a favorite teacher. A favorite principal—probably not so much. As the principal at Garry Middle School, Rob Reavis makes it a priority to change the lives of his students and help them achieve the skills to have productive, successful futures. “As a young classroom teacher looking into the administration office, I’d think, ‘what idiot would want that job?’ All it seemed like you would do is listen to complaints, deal with kids who are in trouble and parents who are mad at you,” says Rob, who has been an educator for three decades, having taught at schools in Touchet, Rathdrum, and Spokane.

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“As a classroom teacher, you can affect about 150 students a day, but I really wanted to have a bigger systemic impact,” he says. Rob started at Garry as the assistant principal, and has been in the principal’s chair since 2012. “I’m a big fan of building powerful relationships; as a coach that’s how you get the most out of athletes, and as a teacher, that’s how you get the most out of students.” Out of all his teaching gigs, Rob feels that he clicks best with the middle schoolers. “They’re enough 'kid' that they’re still quirky and funny, but they’re at the age where they’re trying to be young adults so they care about things and have opinions,” he says. “The pressure of high school is so

great, and everything counts—there’s not a lot of do-overs at that level, but there still is in middle school.” Walking through the halls at Garry you’ll see posters encouraging kids to be thinking about their future. Garry is located in one of the lowest income zip codes in the state, and many youngsters don’t see going to college as a reality. The message that Rob and his staff impart to students is: “You can, you should.” “I want the kids to know that I care deeply about their success, but also the kind of person they’ll turn out to be,” he says. “I tell the staff on a regular basis—there’s no such thing as a neutral interaction with a kid.”

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WHEN SOMEONE PLACES a newborn baby in your arms, there is an instant reaction. You register the delicate weight in your arms and the impossible-to-describe scent of a baby’s skin. You automatically bring your arm up as you lower your head, shaping your entire body into a cradling, protective circle around the infant. And if it is your child or grandchild, you are lost forever. When my daughter’s second child, her second daughter, was born in mid-October I knew what to expect. But that didn’t diminish the effect. Holding her in my arms I studied the shape of her rosebud lips and the swirl of dark hair on her head. I traced the shape of her ears with the tip of my finger. I fell in love. Again. But autumn is a complicated time to have a baby. It’s a beautiful season but it’s also the season of germs. Everyone seems to be coughing or sniffling. In spite of keeping the new baby home and out of harm’s way, something found its way to her. Baby got sick. She spent her one-month birthday in a room at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, an IV drip in her tiny hand. This was not part of the plan. It’s no fun for any of us to be sick but I can’t help but imagine how it must feel to a newborn. The world is already overwhelming. All you really want to do is eat and sleep and be held by this comforting creature who seems to be always there, but a stuffy nose and a low fever make everything difficult. When I got to the hospital it was after 10 p.m. and the room was dark. We’d swapped and Daddy had gone home to take care of the

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four-year-old who couldn’t understand what was happening. At first, I thought the room was empty. It wasn’t until she spoke that I could see my daughter wedged into a corner of the sofa, holding the sleeping baby. Suddenly, a lifetime of such moments spooled through my memory. All the nights I’d spent holding onto a child as if my protection and determination could keep the worst away. Fever. Croup. Stitches. Broken bones and bruised heads. Nights of whispered prayers and promises and unshed tears. If I could have managed it I would have scooped up both of them and settled them on my lap. Instead the hours ticked by as I stood by the crib and watched my granddaughter’s chest rise and fall or sat in a chair holding her after a feeding. My eyes kept wandering to the blinking display of lights and numbers: Heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen. All these mysterious levels and measures we count on the body to regulate and control, and it usually does, were exposed and alarming. My daughter’s eyes flew open with every beep, with every tiny sound her daughter made. Finally, as the long night finally faded into a pale November sunrise, I felt some relief. I’d fought another long night and I’d won. My child and her child were safe for the moment. The doctor came in with good news: Baby had a cold, nothing worse. Later, driving home, my mind foggy from lack of sleep, I was reminded that it isn’t just the joy that grows. Like love, worry expands with each new addition to the family. The fatigue and fear and fragility of mothering never end. Of course, one day, it will all just be a story we tell her. A tale about when she scared us and spent the night in the hospital. Until the time comes when she’s all grown up, rocking her own baby, keeping the night at bay. That’s when she’ll join the sacred circle of women who watch in the dark.

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IT’S TEMPTING to just ignore the recent presidential election and jot down a few uplifting thoughts about how we should all just get along. Tempting, but impossible. But rather than wallow in the muck and the mire—rather than give in to the voices of hopelessness and despair— rather than regurgitate the whole ugly mess that was this election cycle—I’ll try to remember the wise words of a certain classy First Lady: when they go low, we go high. So here they are: a few positive ways to respond to the election: 1.) Make applesauce with a kid. My friend Verne came over recently, with his almost-three-year-old grandson Paxton. Pax helped us pick the last of the apples from the tree, and stirred the pot as we cooked them into mush. (I had peeled and cored most of the apples ahead of time that morning.) We added brown sugar, cinnamon, and a little vanilla. After we took a short walk along Latah Creek, the sauce was cool enough to put into jars, including a half-pint jar with Paxton’s name on it. Making “my applesauce” is about all Pax wants to talk about ever since, Verne says. The point is, connect with a kid, connect with a tradition, connect a kid with a tradition—making your own food—and everybody wins. Oh and by the way: the applesauce was delicious.

2.) On Wednesday, after the election, I went to the weekly poetry reading at Neato Burrito. “Broken Mic” has

been offering spoken-word poetry, and a sanctuary for like-minded souls, for more than five years. The mood was unsettled, with some very real fear expressed by some members of Spokane’s LGBTQ writing community who feel threatened by the incoming administration. But the room was full, as usual—fifty people or more come out most Wednesday nights. And the sense of shared purpose and community in the room was also real, and by the end of the night, the hugs outnumbered the rants by ten to one, and everybody began the difficult but necessary work of getting on with our lives, holding ourselves— and each other—together. So—reach out to those who need to know you’re there, and help each other through this difficult, unsettled time. We old-timers know: we’ve been through worse, and we’ll get through this.

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an effort to call those folks, including a couple of high-school friends who can be hard to stay in touch with. It felt great to reconnect, and my brother told me about the “huge” perch he caught, delivered in his best New York accent. Talkin’ ta him? Dat was YUGE. Reach out, and reconnect. It’s good for all of us. In the end, this election will be beneficial if it exposes, and helps us recognize, a difficult truth: we are still a divided nation. Like all people, everywhere, we are hard-wired to be suspicious of those who look and act different from us. That’s a feature of biology, which goes back into our early development. We can work to overcome this inborn bias. But first, we have to recognize its existence. This election revealed some ugly truths. We still have much work to do. Let’s do it. Forward. Together. Spokane. spokanecda.com • DECEMBER • 2016

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eing independent and resilient is an integral part to a happy life. As we age, however, some things naturally become more challenging to do on our own. When this happens, it’s time to consider the options for senior living. As a Senior Real Estate Specialist, Kathy Bryant recognizes that deciding when and where to move—or to stay at home—can be a difficult, and sometimes confusing, discussion. That’s why she advises her clients that the importance of addressing these issues early on cannot be overstated. “Whether a senior is thinking about moving or staying in their home, they should be proactive and do their research up front; find out about in-home care agencies and different retirement

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communities; come up with a plan, and let the people they care about and who care about them, know what they’re going to do,” Kathy says. “The worst thing that can happen,” she warns, “is that a crisis occurs and nobody knows where they’re going or what they’re going to do.”

Ri ght at Home Studies show that 80 percent of adults 75 and older prefer to age in place in their own home because they are familiar with their surroundings, and that’s where they feel most comfortable. To do that, they may need some support, and that’s where in-home care

services fill a very significant need. “The goal is to help people be as independent as possible,” says Tiffany Murphy, owner of Senior Helpers. “Some people can’t be totally independent, so we’re really there to ensure their safety and wellness . . . we want to make sure that the person is aging comfortably in their home as long as possible.” Getting that help means allowing a stranger in the home—and that can be a deterrent to some. But not to worry.

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With the right match between client and still physically independent. The truth is caregiver, a supportive relationship forms. that at some point it's likely that some level The services are helpful, and the caregiver of care will be required, and since moving becomes someone the individual enjoys can present upheaval in life, why not look having as a friendly visitor. into a retirement community that offers “There is a great deal of security for a a continuum of care options allowing senior who knows that there are people an individual a seamless transition from who care,” says Sherrie Turner, owner of independent living to assisted living and AdvantagePlusCaregivers.com. even memory care? From personality types to special needs The sooner the move is made, the and training, there are many factors that sooner one can take advantage of the need to be considered. “If you choose a socialization aspect of a community of professional care agency, you are dealing like-minded residents, and in-house with experience to make those amenities such as restaurant decisions,” Turner says, style dining, fitness centers adding that one of and swimming pools, the most important massage therapy, live assurances is entertainment, craft The truth is that at some point that agency classes, religious it's likely that some level of care carries liability services, and even will be required, and since moving can insurance for complimentary present upheaval in life, why not look their employees transportation into a retirement community that offers who are qualified around town. a continuum of care options allowing an and credentialed “The honest individual a seamless transition from caregivers. “The answer is that many independent living to assisted living agency takes the people are waiting too and even memory care? responsibility of long . . . they’re afraid of managing with the losing the independence caregiver, working with of their lifestyle when really schedules, and evaluating caregiver just the opposite is true,” says Sandra and client to ensure the best match.” Bachmeyer, sales and marketing manager Caregivers also give family members at Brookdale South Regal. the assurance that elders are in safe hands. “There’s a misconception that they’re Especially if family is out of the area, going to a ‘nursing home’ or that they’re the caregiver can report on the client’s going to lose all their choices,” Bachmeyer condition, so there are fewer worries. says. “In our assisted living, for example, Many services are taking advantage of you rent your apartment, and it’s technology to take communication to the purpose-built as a secure environment next level. Love at Home Senior Care, for with amenities like walk-in showers, grab example, engages family and caregivers bars, and emergency call buttons, so that through an online “Family Room” portal you can do all your normal activities of that provides family members with daily living yourself, but if you need help information on upcoming schedules, someone is always available.” the caregiver profiles, medications, and For those who need a higher level of even details down to the tasks that were assistance, especially those with dementia, completed during each shift. Bachmeyer says it’s to their advantage to transition to a community set up to M ovin g Forward provide specialty care earlier than later Many people think they don’t need a because it will be easier for that person retirement community because they’re to become acclimated to their new

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L e ar n i n g Cu rv e Continuing education on subjects such as fall prevention, home health, disease prevention, improving memory functions, and even health insurance issues, plays a large part in one’s ability to stay independent longer. “Healthy living is going to be very important moving forward because Baby Boomers are so health conscious, and so we stay up on what’s happening in order to keep people on top,” says Claudia Ouwerkerk, senior living manager and marketing director of Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Spokane Valley. Good Samaritan takes the sharing of knowledge a step further, inviting Gonzaga University nursing students to complete their clinical rotations within the community. “We’re supporting future nurses for tomorrow, which is a big deal with the current nursing shortage and making Spokane stronger when it comes to healthcare,” Claudia says.

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A common misconception— and often a reason cited for not wanting to move to a retirement community—is that the food isn’t that good and the choices are limited. With an emphasis on quality, flexibility, and nutrition, today’s retirement communities boast delicious and healthy menus created by registered dietitians and prepared by skilled chefs. Dining venue options are just as varied. The Summit apartment tower at the South Hill campus of Rockwood Retirement Communities is one of the most modern in the region, akin to a resort village; the features include art studio, event and meeting spaces, library, fitness center and full-service salon and spa. What really sets the facility apart are the dining options with special themed restaurants including Ember’s Grill, Rocky’s Café (coffee shop), Fireside Lounge (bistro style dining) and Livingston’s (fine dining). There’s even a convenient point-of-sale system that allows residents to easily use meal credits. “The tower has altered everything you’ve ever known about retirement living,” says Lisa VanMansum, communications coordinator at Rockwood Retirement Communities. “Seniors are living far more socially and actively—they are able to live energetic and vital lives with the services that we provide. “Come over to The Summit at six or seven o’clock at night,” Lisa says. “You’d be surprised how energetic and fun the restaurants are with all of our residents interacting together.”

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here is no doubt—a great smile paves the way for success in business and relationships. Dental health in our country has been steadily improving over the last few decades. The focus of dentistry today is on prevention and esthetics. Orthodontics continues to be the most effective way to improve a smile. Orthodontics typically involves braces and lasts one to two years. This is a huge turn off for a lot of people. Luckily, new technology has challenged our traditional approach. We now have options for those seeking treatment with anonymity and speed.

Invisalign has been around for years—most people have heard of it but are skeptical about its effectiveness. Huge improvements have elevated it to be a remarkably effective treatment option for most cases. For example, we now start with a very accurate 3D scan of the dentition. This enables the

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IT WAS EARLY NOVEMBER 2014 when Fletcher had what she thought was a brilliant idea. A professional woman in her early forties, Fletcher, (not her real name), appears to have every little thing buttoned up and in control, casually sitting in her spotless, uber chic condo in downtown Spokane. In 2010, Fletcher, a single mother in her late 30s, had just finished graduate school at Gonzaga University. She started her own business practice in Spokane even though the Great Recession was in full force at the time, and there weren’t a lot of jobs in the city. Still, she persevered, borrowed money for an office and staff; she was determined to get the business up and running. However, after several years of making financial decisions based on faith that the business would thrive, she found herself hopelessly in debt.

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“I was several years into the business and had gotten myself so far in over my head financially, it was absolutely hopeless,” Fletcher says. Her solution? What Fletcher calls her brilliant solution to her problems was suicide. A taboo subject Although the subject of suicide is deeply taboo in our culture, several high-profile suicides over the past year have forced the subject into mainstream discourse. In 2015, there were 98 deaths in Spokane County attributed to suicide, according to the Spokane County Office of the Medical Examiner’s annual report, and those numbers have been climbing, for the most part, over the past 10 years. From 2010 to 2014, 5,094 people in Washington lost their lives to suicide. Those who died ranged from age 10 to more than 85 years old. Suicide prevention experts say there’s no single cause for suicide. Depression is the most common condition associated with suicide, and it is often undiagnosed or untreated. Mental illness such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse problems, especially when unaddressed, increase the risk for suicide. Sigrid Reinert, spokeswoman for the Washington State Department of Health in Seattle, says it’s a very serious public health problem in Washington State. According to a report compiled by DOH called the Washington State Suicide Prevention Plan, the state’s suicide rate is “almost 15 per 100,000, 11 percent higher than the national rate. On average, three people die by suicide every day.” Suicide rates in western states are consistently higher than the national rate, experts say. And while the reasons are not completely clear, they may include lack of access to healthcare, residential instability, unemployment, limited economic resources, higher suicide rates in rural areas, social isolation, mental illness, substance abuse and access to firearms. The idea of suicide wasn’t new to Fletcher. She says she has experienced depression most of her life. “I am one of those people who struggles with recurring depression and thoughts of suicide; I was probably five years old when I had the first fantasies about ending my life. “There was no childhood abuse—just great loneliness after my parents divorced,” she says. “My mom moved us to Minnesota because she got a job with the Mayo Clinic, but there was no other family there. I don’t know if it’s a gene or wiring. But I had a propensity for depression. I know that for a fact,” she says. Fletcher, like many others, didn’t seek help from mental health providers. “I felt like I had ruined all of my family’s futures. I thought, I can make this right; I can pay my mom back and leave a future for my husband and daughter. So I decided I didn’t know how or when but I knew the steps I needed to take if I was going to end my life,” she says. The steps she took included taking out a $1 million life insurance policy, mortgage insurance on her house, as she pragmatically went about settling her affairs. Ultimately she changed her mind about ending her life after three unsuccessful suicide attempts, but she continues to periodically experience depression, she says. The voices of suicide attempt survivors and those who have lost loved ones to suicide, help explain how a person in crisis can turn toward suicide. “Many people feel negative or uncomfortable about suicide and those who have personal experience with it, because of the stigma around the issue,” Reinert says. The DOH is implementing Suicide Prevention Plan workgroups throughout the state, including in Spokane, which was mandated by state legislation. “The fact is that suicides are preventable,” says Sabrina Votava, a trainer for the Spokanebased QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) Institute. With more than 10 years in the field, Votava teaches service providers to help someone in crisis, how to recognize signs of suicidal

thoughts, and how to intervene and get that person help. Votava herself lost two of her brothers, Zach and Kacey, to suicide in 2003, six months apart. “It’s critically important to ask the question—are you thinking about suicide, or ending your life,” Votava says. “It’s something that has a lot of negative connotation, but people are not likely to be honest if they don’t know how you’ll react . . . unless you open that door first. It’s best if you do open that door for them, no matter what the age.” The next step in the protocol is persuading someone to keep safe by listening to how they got to the place they are, she says. “Ask how they’re feeling and allow them to speak freely, which allows them to see how they got to this point. While you’re listening you may hear something that sounds like they’re uncertain, or there’s something that’s not finished, or not settled, or something that they really care about,” she says. It could be something small even, that will help them have a tiny bit of hope, she adds. Next is a referral to a mental health provider who can do a risk assessment. “Ideally you want to go with them physically but if you can’t, do everything you can to make the arrangements and get a commitment from them to stay safe while you make the arrangements,” she says. “Say something like ‘I’ll make a phone call to Frontier Behavioral Health’ for example. And then make sure they have child care, transportation and whatever else they may need to go to that assessment.” Votava says she understands how hard it is for people to say the word suicide, but says “it’s one of the most important things to do to help someone in crisis. “You could also ask if they’ve ever felt like they wanted to go to sleep and never wake up, and a follow up question of whether they’re thinking about hurting themselves or killing themselves or ending their life,” she says. “It’s probably a relief to them to say it out loud. We have concerns about asking because we don’t want to offend that

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Suicide Attempts Non-fatal attempts of suicide are also a concern. “Suicide deaths are just the tip of the iceberg in Washington, and experts generally agree that suicide and suicidal behavior are underreported. For every suicide death, there are three hospitalizations for self-inflicted injury and an estimated 225 adults who seriously consider suicide,” according to the DOH report. Hospitalization rates for self-inflicted injuries vary. In 2010–2014, nine counties had rates significantly higher than the state rate: Clark, Cowlitz, Ferry, Pierce, Skagit, Spokane, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla and Yakima. “In an average week, there are 65 hospitalizations from self-inflicted injury. Recent survey data tell us that more than 4 percent of adults and 20 percent of 10th graders in Washington seriously considered suicide in the past year,” the report states. Votava says it’s uplifting to realize that 95 percent of those who attempt suicide and don’t die often get the help and treatment they need. “It’s important to know that 90 percent of people who die by suicide are struggling with a mental health disorder at the time of their passing. And mental health disorders are treatable. And most suicides are preventable,” she says. Judith Spitzer is an independent journalist living and working in the Pacific Northwest.

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his decadent Turkey Brie Grilled Cheese sandwich with cranberry mustard is perhaps, a little over the top, but once a year, it seems . . . reasonable, doesn’t it? The richness of the brie is balanced by the tangy bite of the homemade cranberry mustard, and if feeling too lazy after all the holiday hubbub to actually make the cranberry mustard from scratch, there is an easy cheater version that works well too. Either way, the sandwich is pure and total comfort food.

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Food Roulette by Kris Kilduff

WINTER HAS ARRIVED. Besides the plethora of competing claimants to succeed the Iron Throne, my third eye is generally face down slurping a bowl of creamy tomato bisque. As soon I wake to a frosted windshield under the looming threat of snow, I abandon my trusty saute pan for a crock pot and set my table with all spoons. There’s a reason why chicken noodle is nature’s cure-all. Whenever you’re feeling down or just need a recharge, soup is lubricant for your soul. I feel like there should be more Christmas songs dedicated to beef stew and chili. Forget sugar plums, I want to be nestled in my bed with dreams of minestrone dancing through my head. Kris Kilduff is crafted of 77% smoked gouda, 20% gnocchi and 3% ice cream sandwich.

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Brooklyn Deli Tu r k e y a n d W i l d R i c e Wondering what to do with all your leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Brooklyn Deli (who has a beautiful new store front on First Ave.) makes it into a savory batch of turkey and wild rice soup. Add in some carrot and celery, a little onion and you have a masterpiece fit for winter vacation. Rice soups need to have more love in the soup world.

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To m a t o B a s i l w i t h Ravioli There aren’t many favor combinations better than tomato and basil. It’s the base of dozens of sauces and even a few soups. Shamus decides to add some baby ravioli to the mix to make it extra hearty. This becomes almost a lasagna soup that you wish you had a grilled cheese sandwich to dip in. Regardless, you’ll want to throw this on your lunch list.

Ta c o S o u p Let’s just start with whoever first took a taco bar and dumped it into a spicy beef broth should win a humanitarian award. Soulful, Spokane’s only full soup-centric restaurant, has a rotating list of in-house creations. Grab a large bowl of your favorite (this being a spicy blend of beans, beef, onion, cilantro) or a sampler that will give you three smaller portions for about the same price.

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Smacky’s on Broadway Smoked Salmon and Corn Chowder One of my first winter cravings is always a chowder. Smacky spends no time messing around and fills theirs full of smoked salmon chunks and sweet corn. I like to add a couple shots of hot sauce and you have everything you need to take on a chilly afternoon. Make sure to take a good tour: this spot is full of quirky antiques and vintage advertising.

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Garland Sandwich Shoppe Loaded Baked potato Kristen Speller, Garland district's own long time sandwich and soup cultivator, creates new soup menus weekly. Thursday it was loaded baked potato: thick and rich with a heavy cream base. I’ll be the first to promise after she sprinkles the top with fresh bacon and cheese, you won’t even need a sandwich. If you do . . . grab their Dagwood, weighing more than a pound of meat, cheese and fresh toppings.

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ften when writing an article for the magazine, my mind begins to wander. I get the strangest urge to stand up, stretch my legs, hit save, and head out to wrestle an alligator. It all sounds a bit bizarre, but it was a standard day in the life of MLB pitching great Rube Waddell. In 1900, baseball was in its beginning stages of fandom, and nobody filled the seats like the eccentric league leader in strike-outs for six consecutive years. They would come in droves, buy their peanuts and cheer on the team. There was just one problem: every once in a while between innings, as the team took the field, the pitcher's mound would look resoundingly empty. Rube was known for throwing back a couple of cold ones and letting his whim get the best of him. After

a handful of beers, baseball bored him and legend is he would leave for leisure activities such as chasing fire trucks and putting alligators in figure four deathlocks. Now, much like the beginning of 20th century baseball, the beer industry has taken that wondrous leap with the American audience. Our new past-time

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doesn’t have home-runs and RBIs, but there’s plenty of home brews and IPAs. Waddell’s Brewpub and Grille, located north off of Francis at Cedar Crossings, has spent the last three years perfecting their craft . . . beers, that is. With food featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and brewing madmen Bryan Utigard and Adam Wardle racking up medals at the 2016 Washington Beer Awards, their good news snowball just recently turned into an avalanche. In my latest tour through their marvelous in-house brewery, sales and marketing manager (and self professed Dragon Slayer) Matty Smith leaked to me that Waddell’s Brewery Co. just negotiated a distribution deal to be Spokane’s sole brewery with Columbia, one of the nation’s finest beer, cider and non-alcoholic beverage distributors. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company has distributed some of the best known brands in the beverage business since 1935. Today Columbia Distributing and its more than 3,000 employees service more than 20,000 retail customers, covering more than 135,000 square miles in Oregon, Washington and California. “This is a real game changer for us,” Matty says as we sample a new recipe right from the keg. “It is allowing me to focus on expansion, taking Inland Northwest beer and sampling it across the entire Northwest. My dream has always been to have my own brewery.” It’s obvious that his vision is clear: Waddell’s is his baby, and he is taking it by the reins.

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Aside from grabbing a Cougar Gold cheese smothered burger and a cold one right off the tap at the Brewpub, you will now have the pleasure of finding them throughout bars, restaurants and grocery stores throughout the Northwest. With plans to infiltrate Seattle, Oregon and eventually Northern California, Waddell’s is looking to be that beacon of light putting Spokane on the map. First to hit the shelves this summer will be Waddell’s newest creation “SpoLite,” a simple lite beer with aim to compete against some of the industry giants like Budweiser, Coors, and Kokanee. “We aren’t the first craft brewery with the idea to create an inexpensive lite finish beer,” says Matty. “But many of them have never been marketed correctly. The hope is to turn over that large populace of brand beer drinkers into familiar local options. Not to scare them away with craft terms like pilsener or lager.” Thirsty yet? These are the droids you are looking for. Soon to follow SpoLite’s entrance into the marketplace are a variety of their year-round libations: Left Hook IPA—A generous amount of Cluster, Northern Brewer and Galena hops come together to produce a well balanced beer. Light brown malty color, and a medium body for a more sessionable IPA. Fireman’s Amber Ale—A nice red amber hue with a good malty flavor and a slight character of Cluster hops. Easy on the palate all the way down. Smokey the Beer Porter—The smokiness is subtle and pleasant. Roasted Barley and Black Malt add to the color and full tasting experience to this beer. Alligator Stout—This is a nice big black beer loaded with chocolate and coffee aromas, good roasted notes and breadiness. Rich, sweet in flavor and a nice amount of hops to balance it out. If you are a regular and are looking toward the beer hazy horizon, be excited to know they have a few new tricks up their sleeve as well. I overheard talk of a new Barrel Rider Series Barrel aging program with Opus One red wine barrels, as well as Dry Fly Wheat Whiskey and Bourbon Barrels. I got up close and personal with the recently released Super Sour Series. Notably, Blackberry Sour packed with 180 pounds of organic local Marion berries and their Peach Kiwi Sour featuring 80 pounds each of white peaches and kiwi. If you are playing beer Pokemon and you just need to catch them all—Waddell’s rotates 80 percent of their 50 different tap handles. A perfect opportunity to put some of the region's best IPAs, Fruit Beers and Porters down your throat. If beer isn’t so much your thing, they have an avid craft cocktail and wine menu. If you need a little bit of summer in your winter like I do from time to time, the NW Huckleberry Lemon Drop is a Northwest tribute to the classic . . . sweet and tangy with that little extra kick. The trick to a great bar, is even greater food. I always fall victim to the old “I’ll just peak at a menu” routine. Even the non-hungry can’t resist fried mozzarella cheese curds or a beer braised bratwurst grilled to perfection and loaded on a fresh Petit Chat Bakery hoagie bun. Just chat with front of house manager Janet Walther and you begin to get the picture of what Waddell’s Brewpub is trying to do. Create a friendly community atmosphere that uses

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It doesn’t really matter if you are there for a hop heavy IPA, chipotle chicken wings, your company’s holiday party or to catch happy hour deals before Monday Night Football, by the time you leave you’ll have created a memory. That’s the most beautiful thing about this culture. Every appetizer and beverage around a table pays homage to the time we humans have spent around campfires. The times we’ve created poetry in our people. It’s about a togetherness where the glue just happens to look a bit more like potted beer cheese. This little place called Spokane is building something. It’s special and you can lead the pack, create a legend and still make it an exciting adventure— just ask Rube Waddell. Follow Waddell’s Brewpub and Grille’s food and alcohol specials and events on Facebook and Instagram @ waddellsbrewingco.

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Winter Food Supply

by Chris Patterson

IN OCTOBER, we talked about how our produce flies south for the winter. It’s

predictable, reliable and consistent. But, there is more to it than that. Mother Nature, the winter, and the food supply do not always play nicely together. Storms such as hurricanes and typhoons happen primarily in the northern hemisphere during the winter, and they can wreak havoc on the food supply. Hurricane Matthew caused significant damage to the sweet potato and green bean crops in North Carolina. Now we might think, “Big deal, what does that have to do with us way out here?” Well, when you apply the law of supply and demand, it has a lot to do with us on the West Coast. The demand for sweet potatoes and green beans doesn’t drop just because of the hurricane. The people who want those products, still want those products. So the East Coast market simply goes shopping out west. Less product, regular demand, higher prices. That’s the formula. Fortunately, this time, hurricane Matthew didn’t damage the tomato or orange crops in Florida. But rest assured every winter, predictably and reliably, there will be some other hiccup in the supply chain. Last year it was unseasonably warm in the Arizona growing area and it caused some problems with lettuce. Unseasonably warm? How on earth is that a problem for lettuce? The variety planted in that region for that time of year has a lower temperature threshold. The crop was lost, and a gap in supply resulted until the right crop for the temperatures could be planted and grown. Two years ago, the pork industry found itself in a pickle with a virus resulting in Early Mortality Syndrome, nearly wiping out the pork supply. Remember when bacon prices skyrocketed (the horror)? It took nearly a year to replenish the supply chain with healthy pork products, then the prices stabilized. Every winter, there are road and mountain pass closures giving your grocers and suppliers their annual seasonal supply headaches. Overall in the winter, freezes are probably the most common challenge we experience. Some of your winter growing regions will experience “pocket freezes” and we’ll see a whole crop of something get wiped out. There will be other curveballs we wouldn’t normally see thrown at us. And on the consumer side, the reasons for such crazy price fluctuations are not always seen. When this happens in the winter, the demand still reigns but the available supply, and the ability to recover from an interruption event, is greatly reduced. This year, Mother Nature has already dealt a strange blow to the crab industry. The Opilio crab harvest, known better as snow crab, was closed two weeks after it opened. Not that there was a shortage of crab, there was plenty of “biomass,” and all within the

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right sizing. It’s just that there weren’t enough female crabs to continue the harvest. The decision was made to give the boy and girl crabs more time to make more girl crabs, and keep the sustainability viable. Coincidentally, the Dungeness crab harvest was drawn short as well. So the demand for crab will move to other species, and regions. High demand, low supply, equals higher price. Those of us who desire crab for the holiday dinner, are going to have a bit of a challenge this year. There is always something potentially tripping up the supply chain. It seems to get more volatile and challenging during the winter. The law of supply and demand weighs heavier on us in the winter. In the Northwest we are blessed with four wonderful seasons, and could be thankful that we don’t have to deal directly with things like hurricanes and other calamities. But we are not immune from the results of these events. The good news is, winter always ends, and spring is on its way. It’s predictable, reliable and consistent. Food for thought Now, hunker down and brew up a spiced wine or hot cocoa, and dig out that winter sweater you like so much. It’s cute on you. Chris Patterson is the Director of Business Solutions at Food Services of America. He is a 30 year veteran of the hospitality and restaurant industry and has conducted more than 700 trainings, seminars, and consulting sessions with Inland Northwest operators.

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by Chris Lozier

ANY WINE CAN BE a “holiday wine”

if you like it and it brings some joy to the season. That said, there are some categories of wine that sell better than others this time of year, and our local wineries and wine shops are stocked and ready to help you pick the perfect ones. With many people buying bottles for dinners, gifts and parties, this is usually their busiest season. Here’s a quick introduction to some of their holiday best-sellers.

SPICED AND SPECIALTY Henning Knipprath and the crew at Spokane’s Knipprath Cellars (knipprath-cellars.com) specialize in port wines. Their traditional and New World offerings—like their Chocolate Truffle Port and their coffee-cinnamon Spanish Nudge— are unique, and they might be perfect for particular people on your gift list. One of their most popular seasonal wines, which Henning says sells well “through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the ski season,” is their Alpine Spiced Wine. Drawing from Henning’s German heritage, Alpine is based on his family gluehwein recipe, and they age it with orange slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, ginger, and other spices. Right out of the bottle it’s ready for a quick heat-up in the microwave one cup at a time, or you can pour a bottle or two into a pan on the stove to stoke a holiday party. Grant Gondry of Vino! A Wine Shop (vinowine.com) in downtown Spokane says that while they don’t carry any spiced wines, he happily recommends people try making their own at home with a large tea infuser bag or screen: “You get some of the spices and it’s not difficult. It smells so good in your house when you do it yourself.”

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In Post Falls, John Eckhart at Enoteca Fine Wine and Beer (corkjoy. com) stocks a selection of spiced wines this time of year, and one of the customer favorites is mulled mead. He also has another unique seasonal pick— cranberry wine—which sells very well through winter. SPENDING UP John says that people often buy their most expensive bottles of the year around the holidays, so he offers discounts on some of Enoteca’s top selections. “This is the time when I start selling some of my higher-end wines,” he says. “People like to give them as gifts.” Grant at Vino! says that in addition to giving wine as a traditional gift, many people take bottles as thank-you gifts for the hosts of holiday parties: “What a great thought as a hostess gift, you know, a bottle of wine and some flowers or a poinsettia.” Washington red blends are the bestselling category year-round at Vino!, and sales increase during the holidays, especially for higher-end labels. “People will spend $12-20 a bottle for their event wine,” says Grant, “and then often when they’re doing gift wine, or wine that they’re going to put on the table, they’ll spend up and shop a little highershelf.”

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BUBBLES Grant at Vino! and John at Enoteca both say that sparkling wine sales peak during the holidays, especially around New Year’s Eve. Both shops are well-stocked with bubbles like cava, prosecco, and champagne. Michael Townshend of Townshend Cellar on Green Bluff (townshendcellar. com) says their sparkling Mountain Dome wines sell well during the holidays, with the non-vintage brut being the most popular (look for the gnomes on the label). You can find the four Mountain Dome varietals, all of which are sparkling, at their Green Bluff tasting room alongside the large Townshend lineup which includes local favorite red blends T3 and Vortex. “We also have a bunch of different dessert wines that make great gifts, like ports and ice wines,” he says. Outside the tasting room they even have a Christmas tree farm, so people can come select their Christmas tree and their Christmas wine in one afternoon. If you want to taste before you buy, Enoteca will have a tasting event in early December, and Vino! will host a holiday favorites tasting on December 23. Nearly all of the local wineries and wine shops will have special tastings, holiday parties, and sales, and a great place to start your search is the Cork District website: visitspokane.com/ cork-district.

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The Dining Guide includes summaries of local restaurants that are featured on a rotating basis each issue. Please visit SpokaneCDA.com for a full list. Suggestions for additions or corrections can be sent to stephanie@spokanecda.com.

ASIAN AND INDIAN

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 12-9:30 p.m., Sun 12-9 p.m. Delivery available. thaibamboorestaurant.com TOP OF INDIA. Indian. A hidden gem serving up northern Indian dishes in a surprisingly chic space tucked into a tiny house off East Sprague. Owner and chef Manjit Kaur brings the specialties she learned to cook on the family farm in the Jalandhar district of Punjab to the Northwest. Don’t miss the garlic naan or the Chicken Tikka Masala, but order just about anything and expect it to be quite good. There is also a lunch buffet for $9.99. Open daily 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. 11114 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 927-0500. thetopofindia.com.

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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-the-bones moist and tender. Together with their signature fried bread and honey, and you have a BBQ experience that can’t help but please. 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.) 126 N. Division. (509) 835-LION (5466). redlionbarbeque.com.

BISTROS

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. 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. 2013 E. 29th Ave. (509) 448-0887.

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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 Bacon-Wrapped Bacon Sliders or the Braised Shortribs. The chef is known for his previous culinary venture of the same name consisting of a twelvecourse 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. 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 building on 2nd and Lincoln, Wild Sage offers an intimate dining setting and memorable food with real flair. The atmosphere combines class and warmth. Executive Chef Charlie Connor presents regionally influenced Northwest cuisine using only the finest locally sourced products. Try the Yukon Taquitos, the Crisp Bacon and Blue salad or the Cioppino. Be sure to finish with a slice of the “Soon-to-be-Famous” Coconut Cream Layer Cake with lilikoi sauce. This award-winning bistro is known for its in-house bakery and an amazing array of gluten-free options. Also make it a point to order something from their “scratch bar,” with or without alcohol. They use only fresh juices and house-infused flavored liquors. Dinner seven nights a week, opening at 4 p.m. 916 W. Sec-

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ond Ave. (509) 456-7575. wildsagebistro.com. SATAY BISTRO features an American fusion menu that can be described as nothing short of art. Every team member’s goal is to move beyond the ordinary . . . to extraordinary. Their menu is locally sourced from “farm to menu,” boasting fresh beef and seafood cut in house to their specifications. All pasta is made from scratch, as well as soups, sauces, fusion marinades, bakery, and deserts are prepared each day by their award winning culinary team to ensure the freshest quality organic flavors available. Visit Satay Bistro for an otherworldy dining experience that is beyond the pale. Mon-Thurs 4-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 4-10 p.m. sataybistro.com

BREAKFAST & LUNCH SPECIALTIES

FRANK’S DINER. Frank’s has become a Spokane landmark 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. YARDS BRUNCHEON. The team at Yards Bruncheon figured out how to extend the weekend to all week by offering brunch everyday, and— oh!—how that pleases us. This modern diner is a combination of breakfast and lunch complimented with classic brunch cocktails. Their menu features comfort food from all over using local farms and producers in the season. This food is food the team loves to eat and is meant to be taken lightly. They make most of their menu items in house including their pastries, which are some of the best around. They also feature some of the best coffees and teas from around the world. Mon-Sun 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 1248 W. Summit Prky. (509) 290-5952. theyardsbruncheon.com.

most popular dishes—Asian chicken wrap, lentil salad, cookies and a kale salad that would make carnivores drool—among a long list of tantalizing dishes. MonFri 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Thu-Fri 5:30-8 p.m., closed Sun. 180 S. Howard St. (509) 468-2929. tastecafespokane.com. GILDED UNICORN. The Gilded Unicorn is a Modern American, Classic restaurant featuring hand crafted foods and drinks located in the historic Montvale Hotel in downtown Spokane, right in the heart the entertainment and arts district. The name reflects their blend of classic and modern without taking themselves too seriously. The Gilded Unicorn showcases local, seasonal food and drinks from the Northwest and beyond coerced into new fashioned flavors that hit you in the soul. This is a “must visit” eatery experience. Sun-Sat 3 p.m-close. 110 S. Monroe St. (509) 309-3698. gildedunicorn.com. 315 MARTINIS AND TAPAS. Located within the historic Greenbriar Inn in Coeur d’Alene, this restaurant specializes in small plates with a global focus and well-crafted cocktails. Come sit in the intimate martini bar for happy hour beginning at 3:15 and enjoy drink and tapas specials, or share small plates or entrees along with live music on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights in the main dining room beginning at 6:00 p.m. Expect good service, great atmosphere and an experience you won’t soon forget. Tues-Sun from 3:15 p.m. to close. 315 Wallace Ave. in Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-9660. 315martinisandtapas.com.

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STACKS AT STEAM PLANT. Named for the twin smokestacks that have been a part of the downtown Spokane skyline for nearly a century, Stacks offers a full-service dining experience in a one-of-a-kind space. Unique private dining spaces include boiler rooms where the original pipes still line the walls and ceiling. Signature dishes are created from scratch and incorporate ingredients produced only at the Steam Plant—including smoked meats, fish and vegetables, and many of the ales brewed on-site. 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.

PUB AND LOUNGE FARE

MANITO TAP HOUSE. Manito Tap House is living up to 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. (509) 279-2671. manitotaphouse.com.

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. Mon, Wed-Sat 11a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-10 p.m., closed Tues. 1914 N. Monroe. (509) 474-9040. facebook.com/Prohibition.Gastropub.Spokane1.

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 and Pepper Chips or Tomato and Cucumber Salad. Tacos served every Tuesday with $5 margaritas. 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 DJs on the weekends and karaoke Tues-Thurs. Live music and special events as well. Private party space available with reservation. Mon 7 p.m.-close, Tues-Sat 12 p.m.-2 a.m. 232 W. Sprague Ave. nynebar.com.

TASTE CAFE & FINE ART. If you love the taste of healthy and enjoy putting nutrient-dense fuel into your body—while giving your tastebuds the stuff food dreams are made of—Taste Cafe & Fine Art is a not to be missed downtown destination. Jim and Mary Ann McCurdy whip up their

THE ONION TAPHOUSE & GRILL. Established in 1978, the Onion is the grand dean of gourmet burgers and casual family dining in Spokane. With the addition of Area 51 Taphouse (with, yes, 51 different beers—and some hard ciders, too), you’ll never want to leave. From gourmet burgers and sandwiches to

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pizza, salads and their namesake beer-battered onion rings, The Onion Taphouse & Grill pays attention to details and does more from scratch than many other restaurants aspiring to loftier appellations. Sun-Thurs 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-1 a.m. 302 W. Riverside (509) 747-3852; Mon-Sun 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 7522 N. Division (509) 482-6100.

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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. 3–10 p.m. Sun-Thurs 3–11 p.m. Fri-Sat. 159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks, downtown. (509) 777-3900. steamplantspokane.com. THE SWINGING DOORS. Opened in May of 1981, the tavern turned restaurant has been in the same family for its whole life. With 27 beers on tap and 60 television screens, The Swinging Doors is a sports fan’s paradise. On the food front, the restaurant is famous for its large portions (which can be split). Breakfast is served all day and the huge pieces of Broasted Chicken remain the most popular item on the golf-themed menu. Show up 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.

MEXICAN

RANCHO VIEJO. Jose Rodriguez and his staff offer up traditional and familiar Mexican fare with some of the amplest portions and most caring family-friendly service in Spokane. SunThurs 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri & Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 14201 E. Sprague (509) 927-8428. rancho-viejo. net.

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BENNIDITO’S. Though we didn’t realize it for several years, it is possible to order a gourmet pie without garlic at Bennidito’s. But who would want to with choices like the popular “LC Primo” with both fresh and roasted garlic along with chicken, mushrooms, feta and mozzarella over a pesto sauce? The crust is hand tossed and bready in the best sense of that designation. Bennidito’s is the spot to eat outside in good weather with its own deck at the South Hill location. It also has a larger menu that includes salad, wings, calzones, and several popular hot sandwiches like the Italian Beef Sammie ($7.50 whole, $5.50 half). The gluten-free crust is top notch and made by local purveyor, Fusion Flours. Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Closed Sun. 1426 S. Lincoln (509) 455-7411.

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. Open Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat-Sun 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 3-11 p.m. 905 N. Washington *(509) 392-4000. theblackbirdspokane.com. CRAVE. Where to go that’s lively, airy, and serves some of the best pub and lounge fare around. They do wraps, burgers, salads, and fries (yes to the fries!) right. On the super hip corner of Riverside and Washington with eats, drinks, and nightlife done right. Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. 401 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 321-7480 and on Facebook. GARAGELAND. Located in an iconic Spokane venue, Garageland specializes in Inland Northwest cuisine using all natural meats and seasonal ingredients, and is well-known for their exceptional burgers and comfort food. 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. Open daily at 11 a.m. 230 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 315-8324 and on Facebook. TIMBER. A sleek yet laidback gastropub in Post Falls, Timber is all about nostalgia with its sepiahued history of the region’s logging industry on their walls and a friendly wait staff bedecked in lumberjack-chic red suspenders. The diverse menu puts its focus on pizza with star attractions like BBQ Roadhouse (brisket, pulled pork, German sausage, sliced apple and house-made cheese blend). Other gastropub-esque dishes include the duck quesadilla, a surprisingly creative house salad, and chocolate Stromboli. More conventional favorites like the “Consummate Burger” and airline chicken also pepper the menu. Timber has enough funky dishes to earn its gastro pub cred, where new combinations are likely to become old favorites. MonThur 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 1610 E. Schneidmiller Ave. (208) 262-9593 and on Facebook.

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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. Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat/ Sun 9 a.m.-8 p.m. thescoopspokane.com.

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Phillip Tyler, President Spokane NAACP #1137

hat drives a person to do what they do? What helps to inform them of how to go about doing what they do? I do not have the answers, but I can tell you what has worked for me. I was a young man, who, based on statistics, should not have succeeded in life. I was a child of divorce, raised by a single black woman on public assistance. It is a good thing I didn’t allow statistics to control and shape my life . . . no manifest destiny here. I followed in my father’s footsteps and joined the United States Air Force to become a disciplined, patriotic adult. I found success and found my penchant for leadership. My leadership career path continued with the Spokane County Sheriff ’s Office-Jail Division where I was able to serve, support, and train future leaders. I started my own business, Wisdom in Words, and through it, continue to help educate, grow and assist current and future leaders become better leaders for their organizations . . . and most importantly, all their people. Today I have the great honor and privilege of leading a historic organization predicated on equal rights and social justice for all: the Spokane NAACP. I get to work with wonderful and dedicated people and partners every day who are passionate about creating the kind of community that adheres to the premise, “with liberty and justice for all.” Like everyone, I have learned so much through the course of my life, and those lessons have informed and shaped who I am today. Mother knows best. My mother is a strong southern woman from Oklahoma. She was often tough on my sisters and me, and like all children who assume they know it all, we pushed back on occasion, only to learn that she really did “know best.” Recently, in one of my many conversations with her about the state of our nation, my mother told me, “Stop talking about it and be about it.” That conversation became

the catalyst for my involvement and ascension with the NAACP. Family is important. Friends will come and go in your life but family is permanent. Whether that family is near or far, nuclear or extended, the love and support of your family is invaluable. I have found that doing for family is the most important fulfilling work we can do. Everything I do is for the benefit of my family, now and into the future. Have a mentor. As I have changed through various stages and professions in my life, my mentors have helped me to be successful. They have helped expand my perspectives and to learn and expand my understanding of my position(s) and of the world through their shared experiences, often in ways I could not have gained. Everyone should have a mentor. Presume good intent. I believe that inherit in all of us is the desire to do good, in life, in relationships and at work. We also want to be recognized for what we do, at work and in our community. I find it important to remember not to hold so tightly to your own convictions that you leave no room for an open mind and open heart. This does not allow for presuming the good intent in others. Be a good listener. Over the course of my lifetime, as a son, brother, parent and partner, I have realized, sometimes later than sooner, that simply having two ears does not a good listener make. I have found that listening is a learned skill and we must all strive to be good listeners. It requires being good at active and empathetic listening. The better listener we are, the better people we are. The better listeners we are, the better our relations are. When we are better people with better relations, our communities become a better place, as well. I’m often reminded of a chorus from a favorite song and in our current times it is so apropos, “If Republican people would talk to Democratic people, it would make us diplomatic people all around.”

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GILDED UNICORN GLOVER MANSION GOLD SEAL GOOD SAMARITAN GREAT FLOORS GREENBRIAR INN & CATERING HEALTHY LIVING LIBERTY LAKE HOSPICE OF SPOKANE HOUSE OF POP IHEART MEDIA INDABA INLAND IMAGING JAMES & KATHY MANGIS PHOTOGRAPHY JEWELRY DESIGN CENTER JUDGE WHITE (RET.) MEDIATION LA-Z-BOY LAGUNA CAFE LARRY H. MILLER TOYOTA LOLO LOVE AT HOME SENIOR CARE LOVE YOUR SKIN RENEW IT LAW OFFICE OF SHANNON DEONIER MAGNUSON ORTHODONTICS MANITO TAP HOUSE | BLACKBIRD MCKINLAY & PETERS EQUINE HOSPITAL MECHANICS PRIDE AND AUTOMOTIVE MODERN THEATER MORIMOTO, KAI DR. NAI BLACK NEXT DAY DRY CLEANING NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN THRIFT NORTHWEST OBGYN NYNE BAR OLYMPIC GAME FARM OXARC THE ONION | AREA 51 PEACEFUL PAWS MASSAGE PINOT'S PALETTE PROHIBITION GASTROPUB R & R HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING R. ALAN BROWN, INC RANCHO VIEJO RED LION BBQ & PUB RENEW FLOAT SPA RENOVATIONS BY DAVE RIVERVIEW RETIREMENT COMMUNITY ROCKWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM

143 75 30 115 76 139 118 117 125 13 137 109 72 2 18 9 143 101 111 114 55 93 120 21 64 101 138 121 16 57 105 117 129 37 90 74 64 37 138 27 83 139 141 15 85 113 11

102 ROCKWOOD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 26 RUBY SUITES 124 SARAH HAMILTON FACE 63 SATAY 54 SATORI 116 SENIOR HELPERS 126 THE SCOOP 121,125 SHRINERS HOSPITAL 61 SIMPLY NORTHWEST 67 SO CLEAN 15 SPA PARADISO 125 THE SPACE 27 SPICE & VINE MERCANTILE 123 SPOKANE CRYO HEALTH 88 SPOKANE GALLERY & FRAMING 100 SPOKANE GLASS CENTERS 87 SPOKANE LAW ENFORCEMENT CREDIT UNION 39 SPOKANE SYMPHONY 59 STEAM PLANT 38 STEWART, E.L. 39 SUNNY BUNS 20 SUNSET FLORIST & GREENHOUSE 138 SUSHI.COM 138 SWINGING DOORS 69 SYLVANO'S PET STUDIO 58 TASTE CAFE 126 THAI BAMBOO 89 THOMAS W. ANGELL, ARCHITECT 137 TIMBER GASTRO PUB 79 TIN ROOF 133 TOP OF INDIA 57 TWO WOMEN VINTAGE GOODS 29 UMPQUA 107 UNION GOSPEL MISSION 110 UNIVERSITY CHIROPRACTIC 83 WALLFLOWERS 55 WALK SHOPPE 15 WANDERING TABLE 71 WEATHERS & ASSOCIATES 33 WELDON BARBER 5 WENDLE FORD-NISSAN & INFINITI 73 WILD SAGE 51 WILD WALLS 41 WILLIAM A. WRAY, MD 95 WINDERMERE - NANCY WYNIA 15 YARDS BRUNCHEON

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WHY WE LIVE HERE

Photographer Tim Colquhoun captured this shot of an Osprey emerging from the water with its lunch, a trout, at Fernan Lake, just outside of Coeur dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Alene. Coeur dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Alene-area lakes draw a spectacle of birds of prey through the end of January, and there is something magical about witnessing a giant bird swoop down and pluck a fish right out of the water in front of you. Pack up your honey, or friends, or family with a mug of hot cocoa and venture our for a day of birding.

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