Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living magazine February 2018 #147

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Date Night Desserts There is something special about celebrating your LOVE by sharing a sweet treat with your sweetie. Kris Kilduff, nom nom extraordinaire, shares his favorite date night desserts.

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CONTENTS WHAT’S INSIDE 12

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Letters to the Editor

The Nest

Reader Feedback

Sealed with a Kiss Home: Empty Nester Modern Maximalism

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Editor’s Letter Stephanie’s Thoughts

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First Look and Buzz Steam Plant Renovation Lilacs & Lemons Editor’s Picks Top 5 Fun Date Ideas Relationship Wins Artist Eye Spokane Rising Lead Spokane #LoveSpokane Top Photos

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Horsepower Dan Martin

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Prime Magazine 4 Over 50 Inspirations Emotional Eating Research

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Healthbeat Top Dentists 2018

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The Scene

Local Cuisine

NW Bachfest Lilac Lit: Stephen Pitters Music: Dario Re Artist: Helen Parsons

Feasting At Home Cheesesteak Food Roulette Date Night Desserts DINING GUIDE Ribbon Cuttings

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

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Hot Topic College Campus Suicieds

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Mic Drop: Ed Clark

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CONTACT US Spokane magazine 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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Kristi Soto

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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.

Dining Guide: This guide is an overview of fine and casual restaurants for residents and visitors to the region. For more information about the Dining Guide, email Stephanie@spokanecda. com.

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

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR/what you had to say

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An Expression of Equality (October 2017) For reasons not worth going into I am just now reading this issue and, as always, turned first to your editor letter, which simply blew me away. I swear to God you missed your calling; you should have been a therapist.

Your letter shows such compassion and sensitivity (way beyond your years, I might add). It’s a commodity that our country is in desperate need of. Great work, Stephanie.

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EDITOR LETTER/a note from Stephanie

Hearing and Being Heard “The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as of being heard.” –William Hazlitt

I

received a call at the Bozzi Media offices a couple of weeks ago from a Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine subscriber who wanted to cancel her subscription due to an editorial piece in the magazine she found offensive.

I told her I was sorry to hear that, but absolutely happy to honor her request. As I wrote down her information, I shared I was the editor in charge of every morsel of content, and would appreciate hearing her feedback on the specific piece that offended her.

Although I had interpreted the editorial piece differently than she had, I appreciated that she—in a state of complete and utter dissatisfaction—was willing to entertain a dialogue with me. First, to share her perspective (and because I was listening to her, I totally understood what she was saying). And second, to be open to listening to me challenge her stance with other possibilities, as I shared my interpretation and why I pushed it into the magazine.

I apologized for not having read it the way she had, and shared—in hindsight—I should have added text to help lead all readers to a better conclusion. Because it was— and is—an important enough topic to get right, I should have ensured the tone was crystal clear.

It was the If They Only Knew piece where the writer shared her experience as a genital herpes carrier. I was stunned by the honesty of the piece (always my favorite aspect of the anonymous column), and with her admittance of not always sharing her reality with partners. As divorce rates have increased, so many of us find ourselves exploring new partners who have many life experiences, and many exposures to all the world has to offer—savory and unsavory. And it’s good to be reminded, as a society in flux, that people aren’t always honest and upfront. I appreciated the writer’s plea to be seen as someone who should not be cast away in spite of being a carrier, as well (one in four women and one in five men are said to be carriers of genital herpes). But as Kristen, the subscriber who called, shared with me, the tone of the piece could be construed as honoring or celebrating the behavior, which is, indeed, incredibly dangerous. There is no honor in dishonesty and putting others at risk, ever.

As I shared my thoughts with Kristen, she stopped me and said: “You know what? I don’t want to cancel my subscription. I really like what you are saying and it makes so much sense. And I really appreciate you hearing me out and validating my concerns. That means a lot to me.”

So, cheers to Kristen, an avid reader of our magazine, a strong woman and a fiercely

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loving mother ... for navigating a strong emotional reaction and standing up for those who may interpret it the way she did. And to being open to having a respectful dialogue without “throwing it all away” without further consideration.

I’m sharing this story to honor Kristen and every reader I’ve ever had and ever will who invests time in dialogue and who can hear me when I say: this is our community, and this is our magazine. I welcome all reader feedback as I understand the product I pull together each month is only as honorable as the collective community who inspires the content and assists in the creation of it.

“It’s not at all hard to understand a person; it’s only hard to listen without bias.”

– Criss Jami, Killosophy We are Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine, and we are Spokane+Coeur d’Alene. Please find me on Facebook or Twitter—and hop over to “like” the Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine page—to stay connected between press dates, and to share your thoughts, stories and life in real time.

To hearing each other, Stephanie Regalado stephanie@spokanecda.com

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An Encore Performance

Spokane’s Steam Plant Is Back

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upplying steam heat to more than 300 downtown businesses at its peak, the Steam Plant, designed by renowned Spokane architect Kirtland Cutter and built in 1916, operated for nearly 70 years before it ceased operation and was shuttered. A 1996 renovation by owner Avista Development and developer Wells and Company converted the industrial building into a mixed-use facility.

Six months ago, downtown Spokane’s iconic Steam Plant closed its doors for extensive renovations. On Monday, January 22, those doors re-open—and the transformation promises to be extraordinary. The

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Steam Plant has been in its current mixed-use state since 2000. In 2001, it was the first historic building in Spokane to receive the prestigious National Preservation Honor Award. Seventeen years later, this latest renovation is honoring those efforts while revealing even more of the building’s soul.

General manager John Lockhart and executive chef Steve Leonard have joined the Steam Plant team. Lockhart has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has operated restaurants in the Spokane area for the last 10 years; Leonard, who trained at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, served most recently as executive chef for Levy Restaurants at Wrigley Field. >>

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The new interiors, designed by Spokane firm HDG Architecture, create a bold ambience, from the oversized steel entry door to the new flooring of hexagonal tile and accented wood to the complementary wood on the ceilings above. The main-level restaurant, now called Steam Plant Kitchen + Brewery, is an open design that features comfortable, tufted seating in built-in booths next to steelclad walls; the bar offers both large community tables and booth seating. Murals showcase the building’s historic roots, while patterns of steam pipes snake through the ceiling, providing a creative way to hang lighting that washes beams and columns. The plant’s boilers received a fresh coat of paint and a splash of color.

The Steam Plant expanded its event capacity with the new Rooftop event space. Located on the third level of the adjacent Seehorn building, this new space can accommodate up to 150 people and offers a unique view of the plant’s smokestacks and the

photo by Helveticka

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Spokane skyline.

The enlarged kitchen includes a wood-fired pizza oven, rotisserie, charbroiler and smoker. The menu has been recreated with a focus on handcrafted, authentic foods—and brings back lunch service for the first time in 10 years. Specialties include house-smoked salmon carbonara, a rotisserie porchetta sandwich and a “wood-kissed Caesar” with grilled romaine, along with generous-pour signature cocktails and a regional wine list. The brewery has continued to create craft brews: a variety of permanent taps, inventive seasonals and barrel-aged limited releases.

Along with the physical transformation—carried out by Vandervert Construction, Associated Construction, Bouten Construction, and Synergy Restaurant Consultants—the Steam Plant brand was reimagined by Spokane creative firm helveticka.

For more information, visit steamplantspokane.com.

FIRST LOOK/lilacs & lemons {bad}

{good}

{good out of bad}

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by Vincent Bozzi

LILACS to the Spokane Valley Council for limiting yard sales to three a year. We’ve all driven by homes holding perpetual yard sales, with tables of clutter in front, gaudy lawn signs and traffic in and out all day. Three a year seems like a reasonable number, and they could partner with another homeowner, possibly getting it up to six or nine. But the neverending outdoor store setups need to stop.

LEMONS to the State of

Washington Dept of Licensing for not adopting the REAL ID act, which requires a birth certificate as proof of identification when obtaining a driver’s license. Because our licenses aren’t strong enough as proof of ID, residents of Washington and five other states will require Enhanced Licenses if you want to fly anywhere.

Passports are a good substitute, but why can’t our state just get with the program and be consistent with the other states? No one wants to see people getting turned away at airports.

LILACS to the Spokane Park Board for opening up Indian Canyon Golf Course to cross-country skiing. The beautiful course is a winter wonderland, and will help more people enjoy the beautiful setting. The board is also considering grooming trails in other great spots such as Riverside State Park, Palisades Park and the Finch Arboretum.

LEMONS to the AMC The-

atre chain for eliminating small popcorn and small drinks. Now they only offer gargantuan medium and large sizes. Some of us don’t want to pig out on 2,000 calories of popcorn that either gets eaten or more likely, mostly wasted. In an age when cities are calling for smaller portions on soft drinks and consumers are

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clamoring for more choices. It seems like a poor move, especially considering that even the small sized items’ prices have huge markups.

LILACS to Rob Brewster for

bringing a unique concept to Spokane: a Food Hall. It will be located under the arched ceiling in the old Crescent store, the promenade that separated the two sides of the store, where the big clock was (and is) and extending all the way to Riverside. A food hall is nothing like a mall food court that usually features only fast food.

The food hall will feature artisan and gourmet fare, not terribly different from the concept in place at Saranac Commons or at Melrose Market in Seattle. We’re looking forward to new lunch options and to seeing a long dead space put to good use.

LEMONS to dating app users who misrepresent themselves as single and available. It’s a complaint we’re hearing more and more often from people who are looking for love but are mostly encountering players. It might be a good idea to do a quick and free online background check on anyone before setting up a meeting.

LILACS to the new Mary-

hill Winery tasting room in Kendall Yards for hosting our February magazine release party. We love how quickly they’ve become involved in the community and how forward thinking they are. With a Mardis Gras theme, the party will be a Par-Tay(!) on February 15. Do register on our website, as only registered guests will be able to attend.

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FIRST LOOK/editor’s picks

editorpicks

by Stephanie Regalado

A Few of my Favorite Things

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Editor’s Picks that

INSPIRE LOVE

In an ode to the month of love,

I’m sharing a few of the things that make me feel soft and warm and peaceful. Whether you gift these to someone else or treat yourself, a sense of romance and love will surely fill the air around you. Locally made as a double bonus, too.

To Have:

Silky Soy Candles

To Hold: Traveler’s Notebook Whether you are journaling what you hope for in a partner or how happy your heart is because you’ve found them, this beautiful notebook is full of blank spaces waiting to be filled with romantic possibility and adventures.

Chic Sparrow is a small business in Spokane that manufactures and sells Traveler’s Notebooks and other full-grain leather goods. Jennifer Harvey started the company from her kitchen table in 2014, creating and selling custom notebooks from Etsy. The shop has grown into a thriving online store that ships all over the U.S. and to more than 160 countries worldwide. “Our lives are very much like leather,” says Harvey. “Tough, flexible, scarred and full of rich memories.” Indeed. chicsparrow.com

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When there is a candle burning, there is warmth. When it’s a silky smooth soy candle infusing the air with a succulent scent, it’s magical.

Dandles Candles began as a hobby for news anchor and reporter, Dana Haynes. Her hobby eventually expanded beyond her apartment and into a flourishing business. Despite selling thousands of candles every year, she still operates like a small business, even pouring the candles herself in her home-based studio. Dandles Candles are 100 percent homemade, hand-crafted in small (magical) batches. dandlescandles.com

To Capture Time: Vintage Prints

Is there a greater love story than that between mother and child? Add in the Mother Mary and you have the greatest love story of all. Granted, it’s not romantic love, but I believe it to be the most powerful of all loves. This print of Chris Bovey’s made my heart sing the moment I saw it. He began creating posters in his laundry room five years ago, not quite sure of the purpose of the endeavor. Featuring historic landmarks rose out of an idea Bovey had about promoting local tourism. His vintage prints have since taken on a life of their own, attracting attention from around the region and beyond. Bovey’s prints are handmade screen prints on paper. “If you don’t know anything else about art you will find one of my prints that you will connect with,” he says. vintageprint.us

To Consume: Sugary Swoon There are moments of sugary confection consumption that make you close your eyes and hush the world. As I’ve always instructed my children many times—savor the delicious nature of a treat. It all began with the pursuit of the perfect cupcake. Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop cupcakes are available in more than 50 signature flavors, or they can create just about any taste creation you can dream up. They are all about meeting your requests, no matter how small, large or bizarre the order. Swoon. sweetfrostingsbakeshop.com

spokane ideas rising FIRST LOOK/date

top5

by Kimberly Gunning

As tempting as it may be to pull up the blankets and hibernate through winter with a Netflix-movie marathon filling the weekly designated date night’s agenda, there’s a lot happening around the city worth getting off of the couch for.

Whether you’re married or planning a first date with a special someone, the best ways to spark romance are found outside of the typical dinnerand-a-movie evening. As they say, couples that skate together, dance together, cook together, laugh together, and paint and sip together stay together, right? Ok, maybe no one says that, but these five date night ideas are sure to set the stage for a fun evening out.

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5 Fun Date Ideas SKATE TOGETHER

Embrace the colder temperatures, lace up the skates and glide around downtown along Riverfront Park’s Ice Ribbon. An hour on the ice is a perfect way to get to know one another—and how good your date is on skates—not to mention an ideal opportunity to make that first hand-holding connection. From there, warm up with a whiskey inside Steelhead Bar & Grill or another nearby locale.

Riverfront Park Ice Ribbon, Riverfront Park, my.spokanecity. org/riverfrontpark

DANCE TOGETHER

Step to the Tango, Salsa or Bachata with your partner. At Satori Dance Studio, you don’t need to be a pro (or even know the first

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moves) to get on the dance floor. Weekly instructional classes are perfect date-night activities and keep couples coming back to improve upon their dancing skills. Cultivate some good vibes on the dance floor and then relax and refuel down the street at the newly renovated Steam Plant Kitchen and Brewery.

Satori Dance Studio, 122 S. Monroe St., satorispokane.com

COOK TOGETHER

From sushi to meatloaf to classic desserts, learn to cook something new alongside your date. The hands-on cooking classes at The Kitchen Engine inside The Flour Mill include food samples and the full recipes to master back at home. Most class times are in the af-

ternoon or early evening and book up fast, so plan ahead. Boost the romance afterwards and grab a scenic table at Clinkerdagger, where you and your date can share a bottle of wine with dinner while taking in the view of the Spokane River.

The Kitchen Engine, inside The Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave., thekitchenengine.com

LAUGH TOGETHER

Dine beforehand at one of downtown’s local eateries or save your appetite for during the show at Spokane Comedy Club. A variety of well-known names tour through this comedy venue, like Pablo Francisco (February 8-10), giving couples plenty of laughs during this fun evening out. And if comedy is your forté (or you and your date are brave enough for the challenge), show off your skills at open mic night on Wednesdays. For new couples especially, it’s a sure way to tell if your sense of humor aligns.

Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague Ave., spokanecomedyclub.com

PAINT AND SIP TOGETHER

Artistic expression, wine (or beer) and great conversation—what more do you need for a winning date night? Follow along with the studio’s basic instructions as you create your masterpiece right next to your date and let the wine and conversation flow. Studio schedules are filled with picturesque, romantic and decorative pieces to choose from by calendar date, and all locations have a lineup of wine and beer pours.

Sip’n Paint Studio, 7704 N. Division St., sipnpaintstudio.com Pinot’s Palette, 391 W. Sprague Ave., pinotspalette.com Painting with a Twist (BYOW is permitted), 11703 E. Sprague Ave., paintingwithatwist.com

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FIRST LOOK/marriage tips

Victoria Van Inwegen: Married 21 years. Keep and nourish your sense of humor. Hold hands and kiss each other hello and goodbye. Be their staunchest defender, in all ways.

Richelle Holeman: Married 21 years! Never stop communicating. Stay relaxed about things and make sure to take responsibility of your mental and physical health apart from your spouse.

Kim Lewis: 28 years. We have been together longer than we haven’t. I think we both have a great amount of respect for each other and tolerance for the little things that many others argue about.

Relationship

Wins

In honor of the month of candy hearts and romance, we asked our Facebook friends in long-term relationships to share a bit of the magic that keeps their love alive.

Katy Smith Byrnes: Be nice. Say please and thank you. Appreciate the small, everyday acts of love. And … have sex more. (Married six years, blended family of 10) Lerria Schuh: When the tough times arise, it is important to look your spouse in the eyes and remember all of the joy and why you married in the first place. Meeting halfway.

Understanding that no one, including yourself, is perfect. Imperfections are the quirks we learn to love. Always, always, always, putting your relationship first. Even before the kids.

Ann Aylward Nesbitt: Kenn Nesbitt and I have a saying that marriage is 50 percent farts and boogers, 40 percent dishes and 10 percent hearts and roses. Only 21 years of marriage, but damn it’s been a good 21 years.

Gretchen Gerke Snider: 22 years. He gets me, I get him. We’ve grown up (through a lot of unfortunate and traumatic experiences) together and there’s never been any doubt that we wouldn’t stay strong through it all. Can’t wait to grew old with my fella.

Bradley Moss: Date night every week. Ours is Friday 4:30 p.m. We have five kids, no excuses and nothing takes priority. 15 years married.

Susan Senske O’Neill: Commitment by both to work through it together. The world always makes you think that the grass is greener someplace else or with somebody else. It is not.

Married 27 years.

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Laura Jean Knowlton: We’re still rookies; we’ve been married 24 years. I think that’s the secret so far. To always keep a newly wed curiosity about your lover, and keep a clean slate with forgiveness. My husband always tells me that he loves me and he likes me.

Marti D’Agostino: Choosing your life partner is one of the greatest decisions you will ever make. It affects everything and everyone in your life. I’m so glad I married my best friend.

I married late in life but it was so worth the wait. Never settle and don’t waste the do-over.

Roynane Lisk: We’ve been married 54 years and still going strong. Volunteering together, having “date nights,” and supporting our aging friends all contribute to the longevity of our marriage. Oh, and liking each other does, too.

Amy Smith McCoy: Douglas and I have been married for 21 years, together for 27 years. Here is some of what I have learned: social media can kill a marriage; be present and accounted for. Life is messy, busy, noisy and filled with influencers. Take the time to dream together impossible things, then take the first steps together to make them happen. The strength and joy levels of your marriage have nothing to do with what you drive, live in, work or wear. It has everything to do with having each other.

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Artist Eye on Spokane

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by Megan Perkins

The Spokane Courthouse has always reminded me of a fairytale castle. The many turrets, warm stone walls, and elaborate carved decorations make me dream of wandering its halls to find elegant ballrooms, sweeping stairs and a grand library, but, alas, this castle contains mostly paperwork. I think I will stick to admiring its beauty from afar.

Megan Perkins began her project, Artist’s Eye on Spokane, in May and plans to continue sketching and painting at cool places and events in Spokane for the next year. Follow her adventures on Instagram @artistseyeonspokane, Facebook and meganperkinsart.com.

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by Anthony Gill

You might not have paid close attention, but late last summer, economic development organizations all over the country scrambled over several weeks to put together proposals for one of the largest and most prominent business attraction opportunities to date.

In September, Amazon announced it was seeking proposals for a second headquarters of equal size and stature to its first in Seattle’s South Lake Union. Eight to 10 million square feet of office space.

Fifty thousand employees. A multi-billion dollar investment.

Some cities in the Rust Belt, languishing under deindustrialization, took this as an opportunity to reinvent. More prosperous challengers, like Atlanta and Boston, saw it as a way to further expand on the economic gains of the past decade. Seattle––being Seattle–– freaked out.

And in Spokane, a group of organizations led by Greater Spokane, Inc. developed, by all accounts, a decent proposal with flashy renderings, but little chance of further consideration.

And that’s fine.

Indeed, while a veritable flood of new technology jobs may sound tantalizing, we’re probably better off without them––and not just because of the potential downsides an employer like Amazon would bring. There are other, smaller steps that our city could take for a better value.

We can expand our business retention and expansion efforts.

Homegrown businesses are the bedrock of a local economy. By targeting Spokane firms today with permitting assistance, energy audits, and basic services, we can help them grow into tomorrow’s industry players.

We can focus on talent attraction. Increasingly, companies follow employees––not the other way around. What are we doing to keep

local students in the area once they graduate? What are we doing to recruit top-tier young professionals to the region?

We can continue to target our nascent health sciences cluster for further growth. With two new medical schools recently welcoming their first students, it’s hard to ignore Spokane’s health sector. Let’s ensure these schools have all the resources they need to support research, spin-outs and health technology.

We can collaborate on a regional basis to advance our economic goals. We put our best foot forward when we work together. Let’s ensure our economic development organizations have actionable metrics and performance-based contracts. Then let’s work together to execute them.

Finally, eschewing Amazon allows us to better focus on addressing other major social concerns–– issues like housing affordability, stagnant wages and healthcare costs. Beyond the obvious ethical questions associated with giving public subsidy to one of the largest and most powerful publicly-traded companies, doing so can degrade our ability to provide these essential services. By casting off these types of large, expensive business attraction projects, we’d be refusing to play ball––and protecting vital public assets for, well, the public.

So the next major Spokane company doesn’t have to be Amazon.

And that company is probably already here. We just have to work together to help it grow and thrive.

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Anthony Gill is an economic development professional and Spokane native. 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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February’s Renaissance Moment

Education on the March Two hundred forty years ago, the Continental army survived a brutal winter at Valley

Forge and marched forth to win America’s freedom. This February, our freedom flourishes and Spokane’s vitality marches forth on a number of fronts, but our most prominent forward momentum is on the education front. This is encouraging news this winter as education unleashes vision, endurance and ultimately triumph. The wellspring of Spokane’s Renaissance is arguably a resurgent optimism fueled by educational achievements across the spectrum.

Primary education is receiving significant facelifts regionally. Cheney School District will be vetting contracts in 2018 to support strong student growth at the elementary, middle and high school levels through 2028 from a transformative $52 million bond last year.

The energized Spokane Valley School Districts are wisely remembering to care for all their students, including a growing number of homeless children, by supporting Spokane Valley HEART, an imaginative collaborative program of local government and area shelter and housing providers to ensure educational stability for students in transitional housing situations.

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Charter schools like Pride Prep and Spokane International Academy are expanding deeper learning opportunities for a growing population of students, and our biggest school district, Spokane Public Schools, is ambitiously expanding achievement in remarkable ways, from solidifying a new middle school grade configuration to making a commitment to seeking improvements detailed in a 2017 special education outside audit.

While primary and secondary education form the core of our educational prosperity, our future promise is buoyed by the higher education luminary schools that ring our city. Our stout Community Colleges of Spokane, our soaring EWU and our passionate Gonzaga and Whitworth Universities make Spokane a bastion of unlimited opportunity. In the center is WSU’s growing Spokane medical campus, home of the new medical school.

The rising school is the dream of the late WSU President Dr. Elson Floyd, who used the last months of his legendary life to make that dream a reality. Spokane’s Renaissance continues because our educational dreams are becoming reality.

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

#LoveSpokane

by Camille Troxel

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destination, and this time of year it takes on a natural sense of wonderment. Visit Spokane wanted to see what inspires people in the area and asked them to share their photos with #lovespokane.

We are delighted with the engaging and spirited photos of our city that were shared. The winners were decided by public vote, and the prizes were donated by Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises, Borracho Tacos & Tequileria and LoLo. We encourage the community and visitors to continue to share their #lovespokane experiences on Instagram as we continue to spread the joy about this amazing destination we get to call home.

St. John’s Cathedral

by Alan Birdsell FIRST PLACE I grew up here and have always been fascinated by the cathedral.

When my grandparents would visit they would take us there sometimes.

As a teenager I was baptized in the font you see on the left. Over the years I have gone to a few Christmas Masses and a few concerts, walked the labyrinth and one of my favorites … attended the silent Halloween movies while the organist played along. I have wanted to shoot pictures inside the cathedral and see if I could capture its beauty and had an opportunity to do that last year. As a landmark, I think almost anyone who has been to or through Spokane has seen it.

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View of the Courthouse

by Erin Gibson SECOND PLACE

Having been born and raised here in Spokane, I am proud to call Spokane my hometown. I took ‘View of the Courthouse’ when my father and one of my daughters gained permission to take photos on top of the Old National Bank last year.

It never ceases to amaze me what a beautiful place we live in.

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by Nick Brommer THIRD PLACE Gondolas and a beautiful bridge crossing Spokane’s greatest natural feature: its river. Add in a sunset, and you have an amazing mix of natural and man-made features that showcase this city. Each of the region’s four seasons showcases it uniquely, and none of them are disappointing. I love Spokane.

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The Festival Classics concerts begin on Tuesday, February 27, at 7:30 p.m. with the Festival Opening Concert with the Grammy-winning Ying String Quartet and 2017 Triple-Grammy winning Zuill Bailey, cello, performing, the Mendelssohn String Quartet in Eb Major, Op. 12, the Berg String Quartet, Op. 3 and the Beethoven “Kreutzer” Sonata arranged for String Quintet in A Major, Op. 47.

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>> Free events of the Festival include two Flash-Bach! performances at noon

on Friday, March 2 and Friday, March 9 with Zuill Bailey and guest artists at downtown venues. Flash-Bach! locations will be announced at 8 a.m. the morning of those performances by the Northwest BachFest email newsletter and on the Northwest Bach Festival Facebook page.

Two free Bach’s Lunch concerts will take place at noon at River Park Square’s Kress Gallery (Third Floor/Behind the Food Court), 808 W. Main Ave. on Thursday, March 1 and Thursday, March 8 featuring Zuill Bailey and guest performers. The programs, about one hour in length, will be announced at the concerts. Listeners are invited to bring their lunch to the concert or choose something at the nearby food court. The gallery will be set with tables and chairs for patrons to enjoy their lunch during the program. Bach’s Lunch performances are popular with all ages.

Spokane City Credit Union is underwriting reduced price tickets for students for the five Festival Classics concerts at Barrister Winery and the Festival Finale Concert at St. John’s Cathedral. Student and adult single tickets for these six Festival Classics concerts are available to purchase in person at the Spokane City Credit Union, 1930 N. Monroe St. in Spokane with no service fee. Tickets at SCCU are available for cash or checks but no credit/debit card charges. Details are at nwbachfest.com with tickets at brownpapertickets.com or (800) 838-3006.

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by Sharma Shields

Open Heart, Open Poetry:

Genealogy and Arts Advocacy w i t h P o e t S t e p h e n P i tt e r s local poet

Stephen Pitters recently helped me with an event at Spark Central, the We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) Storytime. The storytime—arranged for young children— called attention to the WNDB organization, whose mission is to “put more books featuring diverse characters into the hands of all children.” The organization envisions “a world in which all children can see themselves in the pages of a book.” Diverse books breed confidence, compassion, and understanding.

They introduce children to selfhood and to the concept of empathy, and they help us better locate the human thread that connects all of us. You can learn

about and support WNDB online at diversebooks.org.

Pitters has traced his roots back to the eighteenth century, when his ancestors were enslaved in the South, and he’d found an account, too, of his ancestors becoming a free people.

As it states in the introduction to one of his poetry collections, much of his own work is inspired by relationships and heartbreaks he experienced in the 1960s and 1970s, when he endured “as an African American man … the racism and discrimination of the era.”

A prolific poet, he curates a program on KYRS Radio called Spokane Open Poetry Program, where he’s featured numerous poets and musicians on air, including Beth Cooley, Zan Agzigian, Tom Davis, Ellen Welcker, Nina Elo, Chris Cook, and many more.

I reached out to Stephen over email and asked him a few questions about his poetry and arts advocacy.

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ter a long run of doing the Spokane Open Poetry Association (SOPA) at Auntie’s Bookstore that began in 1985 and ran until 2003. SOPA was founded by myself, Stuart Polzin and another local person who owned an art store on Garland [Pitters could not recall her name]. SOPA began at 123 Arts on Madison and then moved to Auntie’s on Riverside. Later, Auntie’s moved to its present location on Main. We had a solid core of new readers. We produced chapbooks for those who attended.

As well as a local advocate for the arts, you are an oftpublished poet. How many poetry collections have you published and what is your most recent collection? I have published four books with Gribble Press. The latest was in April 2017, Conversations on Altered Roadways.

The next is Prerecorded, coming April 2018, Advantage Disadvantage in 2019.

They will be available on Amazon and Kindle. I have four more titles coming out over the next five to six years. I am doing their editing at this time. I wrote 220 pieces between 2013 and 2017.

Can you share one of your shorter poems here for our readers? “Fragile” is the first of a three part series and is in Conversations on Altered Roadways. It is among the shortest that I usually write. Most of the others in that manuscript are three to four pages long.

“Fragile Pt.1” You; I, Loving, An open sore A closing door.

You and I, No more.

You also curate a program at NorthTown Mall’s Barnes and Noble, called Poetry Rising.

Can you tell us a little bit about it? I produce six events per year; the structure is on the odd months of the year starting in January. It always falls on the third Wednesday at 6:30-7:30 p.m. I hand-select a poet, prose writer, musician and at times a special guest.

They each read for about 12-14 minutes.

These artists must be able to complement each other in different ways so that those in attendance will be satisfied when they leave after an hour.

What are you reading right now?

Any recommendations for readers in the Inland Northwest? My favorite author is Walter Moseley; the way he composes his sentences inspires me to write many paragraphs that I end up using for my poetry. I also go back to Malcolm Gladwell’s David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants, and I like War Bonds by Cindy Hval.

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What are you up to next? I will be doing five readings for February Black History Month: February 3: 3 p.m. at the South Hill Library.

February 17: 1 p.m. at Latah County Library in Moscow, ID. February 17: 4 p.m. at Neill Library in Pullman, WA. February 20: 6-7:30 p.m. at the Spokane Public Downtown Library.

February 24: 1 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Library.

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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DARIO RÉ

Dario Ré was born with a much longer last name, formed of the hyphenated surnames of

his mother and father. But everyone called him Dario Ré from a young age, Ré being his middle name and also an abbreviation of his mother’s given name, Renée. In adolescence, he legally changed his moniker to what he always called himself. This self-determination figures heavily into his music-making. Dario Ré has also become the name of his band.

Ré was born and raised in Spokane, went to college in Bellingham, and spent time in Montreal. His dad, Steve Simmons, remains an active folk musician around town. While in Canada, Ré started a family and fully immersed himself in the French language. This would later work its way into several of his compositions, some of which are written fully in French, while others switch language midsong.

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Spokane a couple years ago and formed a band. The photo above includes, from left to right: Wil Jenkins, vocals and percussion; Phil Pintor, violin; Patrick Culbertson, guitar, mandolin, violin, ukulele and vocals; Dario Ré, lead vocals, guitar and ukulele; Michael Starry, electric upright bass; and Andie Daisley, vocal harmonies. This full and eclectic mix of sounds results in a modern string quartet capable of incredible delicacy. Folk, jazz manouche, Latin and other

genres subtly shine through their quiet dynamic, which calls for the listener’s church-like reverence, preferably under candlelight.

On his band’s latest album Aspen Artichoke, Ré takes lyrical inspiration from his travels, some deeply personal experiences, and uncommon points of view. In the tune “Little Feet Dangle,” he gives value to the perspective of children. “Dayfall” shows Ré’s reaction to the results of the latest presidential election. Mystical and psychedelic experiences are the respective inspirations of “Le Mystique” and “Heat Speak.” Pintor contributed his ode to Leonard Cohen in “After Book of Longing.” “Children of the Sun” is Ré’s nod to his hometown. The album was largely recorded live in the studio by Jimmy Hill at Amplified Wax in Spokane and was released last August.

The CD edition is lovingly adorned with artwork and photos from Ré, along with printed lyrics, and each copy is signed by all six band members.

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Saturday, February 10 at The Shop in the Perry District.

Friday, February 16 at The Community Building in downtown for Atlas Hugged’s album release.

Saturday, February 17 at The Bartlett in downtown with Folkinception.

Ré also has a couple solo sets in Spokane: Saturday, March 10 at Community Pint.

Friday, March 16 at Soulful Soups & Spirits.

Keep an eye out for the music videos of “Little Feet Dangle” and “Dayfall.”

Find out more at DarioRe.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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Helen Parsons’ art medium chose her when, at the age of eight, she was presented with a cigar box filled with sewing paraphernalia and—surrounded by women who made functional fabric goods in their spare time—she picked up the fundamentals quickly. Her first project was a doll made of scraps. “I was in awe that I could make something from nothing. We were so poor at the time that having a new doll alone was exciting, but even more exciting because it was by my design,” she says. “It was a powerful, life changing moment for me.”

Enthralled by the artistic animation of Disney’s Fantasia and inspired by her first trip to a museum (Legion of Honor in San Francisco), she unwittingly started planning her future; she got her first job at a fabric store and would often cut school to go to museums, no doubt discovering that coloring books were overrated and that language was not only about words: “I realized that artists were people I could relate to; they were speaking my language.” In no time, what she knew (sewing) converged with what she loved (fine-art) and she became a textile artist, focusing on ingenious, thought-provoking designs and the occasional doll. Family obligations caused her to forgo a scholarship to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising but she has no regrets; she is right where she belongs, communicating what cannot be said in words through the universal language of art. “I live in a world I don’t understand,” she says.

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art which included engaging in play in her studio and experimenting by deconstructing fabric and reconstructing it to her liking in two and three-dimensional designs that seemingly grow and flow organically, like life tends to do. Unexpected elements throw curveballs at viewers, instigating thought and change; again, like life often does.

Helen’s most challenging curveball came when, five years ago, she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of arthritis, causing her to stop making art for a couple of years. She died twice during that time and experienced receiving last rites. Now, it’s all about self-care, which includes good food, good people, and creating beautiful things.

She nurtures, mentors, and connects artists through her group Spokane Art Calls and spearheads projects and collaborations.

At times navigating the world with a cane, she maintains a childlike curiosity and is constantly finding inspiration and recording her findings visually. With hands often stained with dye, she works diligently at uncovering some sort of meaning to life.

For the last nine months, she has been working on Excavate, a collection that attempts to reveal what’s underneath with representations of lava, ocean currents, canyons, tools and bones innovatively connected. Layer upon layer she creates wholeness out of fragments and tells her story while simultaneously helping others recognize their own.

Helen’s first solo show, Excavate, will be at KolvaSullivan Gallery, 115 S. Adams St. through the month of April.

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February 2, March 2: First Friday Enjoy visual arts, musical presentations, sample local foods, get acquainted with local performing artists and more at this monthly event sponsored by the Downtown Spokane Partnership. On the first Friday of each month, participating galleries, museums, boutiques and more host a city-wide open house with refreshments and entertainment.

First Friday is free and open to the public.

Downtown Spokane. downtownspokane. org.

February 4, February 19, March 4, March 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.

Currently open: Titanic: the Artifact Exhibition Educational, emotional and appropriate for all ages, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

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takes visitors on a journey through the life of Titanic. Along the way visitors will learn countless stories of heroism and humanity that pay honor to the indomitable force of the human spirit in the face of tragedy. The Exhibition has been designed with a focus on the legendary RMS Titanic’s compelling human stories as best told through authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck site of Titanic and extensive room re-creations.

Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931 or northwestmuseum. org.

Currently open: Spokane Circa 1912 Imagine life in Spokane around the time of the Titanic disaster. When you shopped downtown, did you navigate Riverside Avenue on foot - or were you riding in a carriage, a car, or a trolley?

When the Titanic disaster struck, did you closely follow the news in the local newspaper? Did you know anyone aboard that ship – or others who narrowly missed being aboard?

Decorative arts and costumes selected from the museum’s permanent collection

reflect the era’s sense of design. Elegant coats, suits and walking dresses crossed paths in public lobbies. The Davenport family amassed a collection of exquisite objects, including Kalo Studio silver and a clock designed in a German art colony, and the Campbell’s dining room featured a cut crystal punch bowl and a silver tea and coffee service in the Iris pattern. A visit to nearby Campbell House provides additional experiences related to 1st class and 3rd class steamship travel, foods, and newspaper communications. Walther Gallery and Campbell House at Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931 or northwestmuseum.org.

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February 2: Miranda Lambert Grammy Award-winner Miranda Lambert will bring her Livin’ Like Hippies Tour to the Spokane Arena on Friday, February 2, 2018. Joining Lambert is special guest Jon Pardi and Turnpike Troubadours. The Livin’ Like Hippies Tour receives its name from the lyrics of Lambert’s aptly titled song “Highway Vagabond” which appears on The Nerve side of Lambert’s 24-song, double album, The Weight Of These Wings. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325SEAT or ticketswest.com.

February 3: Spokane Symphony Pops: Judy Collins Singer-songwriter Judy Collins has inspired audiences for five decades, singing traditional and contemporary folk standards and her poignant original compositions.

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Her more than 50 albums have earned her multiple Grammy nods, from her stunning 1967 rendition of “Both Sides Now” to her 2017 nomination for “Silver Skies Blue.” Fox Theatre.

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February 10-11: Spokane Symphony Classics: Beethoven and Shostakovich Daniel Hege returns to conduct a program of powerful works spanning the centuries. Bach’s suite for flute and orchestra features Spokane Symphony Principal Flutist Bruce Bodden.

Beethoven’s Fifth, one of the most played symphonies of all time, has infiltrated popular culture in countless ways from movie scores to rock anthems. Shostakovich dedicated his Chamber Symphony to the “memory of the victims of fascism and war.”

Originally written as a string quartet, it is hauntingly beautiful. Fox Theatre.

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February 17: Spokane Symphony: The Music of Star Wars - The Symphony Awakens Resident Conductor Morihiko Nakahara leads this concert featuring the legendary film scores from the Star Wars series, including The Phantom Menace, The Force Awakens and Rogue One. Before

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the show, catch some memorable photo opportunities, drink specials from the Mos Eisley Cantina and planet-themed activities.

Meet and greet our characters. Star Warsthemed costumes are welcome at these fun concerts, with activities 90 minutes before each concert. This Star Wars music experience makes a great gift. Fox Theatre.

1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

February 18: TobyMac Hits Deep Tour With more than 11 million units in career sales and a whopping seven Grammy Awards, TobyMac’s career continues on the fast track. His most recent studio album, This is Not a Test, garnered a Grammy Award, Billboard Music Award nomination and a high marking debut at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200. Spokane Arena.

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February 24-25: Spokane Symphony Classics: Vienna, City of Dreams The internationally celebrated Ahn Trio will bring energy and excitement to the stage performing Mark O’Connor’s Triple Concerto. Deeply rooted in Viennese tradition, Schubert’s last symphony, full of lyricism, is a masterwork that foreshadows

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the great symphonies by Bruckner and Mahler. Hummel was regarded as the equal of Mozart and Beethoven. His take on the popular Austrian folk tune “Ach Du Lieber Augustin” is a fine example of the Viennese tradition to entertain. The evocative “Air on the G String,” from Bach’s Orchestal Suite No. 3, earned its nickname from violinist Wilhemj’s arrangement in which he played the entire melody on the G string of his violin. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 3: Spokane Symphony Pops: Steep Canyon Rangers A bluegrass band at their core, the Steep Canyon Rangers effortlessly walk the line between festival favorite and sophisticated string orchestra. They’re as danceable as the most progressive, party-oriented string band, and equally comfortable translating their songs for accompaniment by a full symphony. It’s that mix of serious chops and good-natured fun that earned the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album Grammy in 2013 (for Nobody Knows You), and that drew celebrated comedian/banjoist Steve Martin to them when he needed a backing band. The Rangers are world-class musicians who are just as at home taking the stage at Carnegie Hall as they are knee-deep in a mountain brook, fly rod in hand. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 10: Fox Presents: Rockin’ Road to Dublin Choreographer and lead male Scott Doherty (Riverdance & Lord of the Dance) has teamed up with veteran Celtic rocker Chris Smith to produce a breathtaking display of classic Irish tunes accented by rock ‘n’ roll riffs, electrifying dancers and a dynamic light show. Enjoy the thrilling sights and sounds as daring performers execute rapid-fire leaps, twirls and footwork, and nimble fiddlers square off with driving electric guitar chords and pulse-pounding drum beats. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 11: The Roadshow 2018 This year’s tour features Christian music favorites For King & Country, Matthew West, Natalie Grant, Bethel Music, Zach Williams, and Social Club Misfits. Make plans now to come out to Christian music’s most entertaining tour for the whole family.

Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 22: Fox Presents: The Ten Tenors – Wishing You Were Here Fresh off the success of their 20th Anniversary World Tour, The Ten Tenors return with their new show Wish You Were Here, a celebration of musical legends lost before their time. In this heartfelt tribute, Australia’s “vocal wonder from down under” (Broadway World) will take you on a feelgood journey through some of the world’s greatest hits of all time, including some of the group’s own fan favorites - classic rock anthems, current day chart toppers, even soaring arias of Verdi and other traditional favorites. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 24-25: Spokane Symphony Classics: Spanish Nights It’s been said the best Spanish music is written by French composers. After traveling in Spain, Chabrier wrote España, a colorful work that kicked off the fashion for Hispanic-flavored music.

Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole, dedicated to violinist Pablo Sarasate, showcases the soloist’s technical brilliance and sensitivity.

Debussy’s impressionistic Iberia uses lush orchestration to evoke sultry images of Spain. Spanish composer Granados gained

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fame for his colorful folk dances. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 31: Fox Guitar Festival Featuring Andy McKee Andy McKee is among the world’s finest acoustic guitarists. His youthful energy and attention to song structure and melodic content elevates him above the rest. He entertains both the eye and the ear as he magically transforms the steel string guitar into a full orchestra via his use of altered tunings, tapping, partial capos, percussive hits and a signature two-handed technique.

Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, who inspired one of rock & roll’s greatest legends. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest. com.

EVENTS

February 9: Shopkins Live!

Shopkins Live! Shop it Up! lights up the stage in this premiere live production packed with show stopping performances featuring the Shoppies. Join Jessicake, Bubbleisha, PeppaMint, Rainbow Kate, Cocolette and Polli Polish as they perform the coolest dance moves, sing the latest pop songs and show off the trendiest fashions. All of Shopville is in a tizzy as preparations get underway for the annual “Funtastic Food and Fashion Fair”. The Shopkins and Shoppies need your help – the show must go on. Featuring innovative set design, creative costuming, and state of the art projections, this is one theatrical you don’t want to miss. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest. com.

February 14: A Night With Janis Joplin Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock & roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. Fueled by such unforgettable songs as “Me and Bobby McGee”, “Piece of My Heart”, “Mercedes Benz”, “Baby” and “Summertime”, this sensational show is a musical journey celebrating Joplin and her biggest musical influences—icons like 54

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February 21: National Geographic Live: A Wild Life – Bertie Gregory Photographer and filmmaker Bertie Gregory specializes in the intimate photography of animals in their natural environment. Whether he’s working on a frigid Vancouver beach or in the streets of London, Bertie’s work thrives in the spaces where nature and humanity coexist.

Experience the close-up footage of a leopard stalking through Mumbai and evocative portraits of Vancouver’s elusive costal wolf as Bertie shares the experience of capturing what binds animals and humans together.

INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 9: Jeff Dunham: Passively Aggressive Record-breaking, global comedy superstar, Jeff Dunham, is bringing his cast of characters to the Spokane Arena. Dunham will appear along with his ill-behaved and slightly demented posse of characters for a gleeful skewering of family and politics.

Dunham and his famous cohorts Walter, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Bubba J, and Peanut also consider what a new member

to their already dysfunctional family could mean, putting the ‘relative’ in Relative Disaster. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 14: Dancing With the Stars: Live TV’s hottest show is going back on tour across America this winter in Dancing with the Stars: Live. – Light Up the Night. Fans of the show have the opportunity to see the best ballroom dancers in the business perform live in their hometowns. This allnew production showcases ballroom and contemporary dances from ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars, including sizzling group numbers, steamy duets and over-thetop original pieces. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 18: Brian Regan Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations. He’s a regular on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and has made 28 stand-up appearances on The Late Show With David Letterman, the most of any comic in the show’s 22 years on CBS. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest. com.

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Through February 11: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Winner of the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play, this intense and riveting drama exposes the gritty and visceral breakdown between George and Martha, an affluent middleaged couple. Having been invited over by George and Martha following a faculty party, a younger couple, Nick and Honey, are the unfortunate witnesses to the bitter insults, accusations, and inevitable marital collapse. Hailed as a dramatic masterpiece, explores the impact of societal expectations and disillusionment from the harsh realities of life as it unfolds throughout three enthralling acts. Spokane Civic Theatre.

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February 16-March 4: Songs for a New World One moment, one choice, choosing to take a stand, or change direction. Songs For a New World is Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown’s first musical in a new, fully realized production.

The noted composer (Parade, The Bridges of Madison County) presents a powerful and uplifting collection of songs examining life, love and the power of the choices that we make. It’s about today and us. It’s about the power of a moment. Spokane Civic Theatre.

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Russian Revolution, is spending an idyllic summer in the country with his beloved young wife and family. But one glorious morning in 1936, his wife’s former lover returns from a long and unexplained absence. Amidst a tangle of sexual jealousy, retribution and remorseless political backstabbing, Kotov feels the full, horrifying reach of Stalin’s rule. Stage Left Theatre. 108 West 3rd Ave. (509) 838-9727. spokanestageleft.org.

there anyone that will come to Margot’s defense and prove her innocence? This search for truth results in a scene of nearly unbearable suspense that will have everyone on the edge of their seats. After the play premiered in 1952, a movie of the same name was produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St. (509) 325-2507. (800) 325SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 15: Fox Presents: The Capitol Steps Over 30 years ago, the Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. In the years that followed, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom (“Don’t quit your day job.”), and although not all of the current members of the Steps are former Capitol Hill staffers, taken together the performers have worked in a total of eighteen Congressional offices and represent 62 years of collective House and Senate staff experience. Fox Theatre.

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February 11: Spokane Chiefs vs Everett Silvertips Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 22-25: The Sound of Music A brand new production of The Sound of Music is coming to the INB Performing Arts Center. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. The Sound of Music features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 23-April 8: Dial M For Murder Marriage. Money. Murder. Tony Wendice thinks he has designed the perfect crime when he hires a man to murder his wife, Margot. But when the killer becomes the victim, Tony will stop at nothing to ensure that Margot is convicted for the crime. Is

SPORTS

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February 17: Spokane Chiefs vs Tri-City Americans Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

February 20: Spokane Chiefs vs Everett Silvertips Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com .

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February 24: Spokane Chiefs vs Kootenay Ice Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

March 10: Spokane Chiefs vs Vancouver Giants Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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March 16: Spokane Chiefs vs TriCity Americans Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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n Tuesday, Jan. 15 at about 4 p.m., I was sitting down to an early dinner with my 21-year-old grandson, a junior in the engineering program at Washington State University in Pullman. He had driven down for the day for an appointment with a Spokane neurology clinic— one solution to problems with access to mental health care on or near campus.

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downtown Spokane that afternoon, officers from the Pullman Police Department were responding to a welfare check request on Tyler Hilinski, a WSU football player who had not shown up for practice earlier in the day. When officers couldn’t locate him at the address they were given, they were redirected to Aspen Village Apartments, according to the Pullman Police Dept.

Two of Hilinski’s teammates also were looking for him at the time. They forced their way into his apartment when they didn’t

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receive an answer at the door. When officers arrived on the scene minutes later, they discovered 21-year-old Hilinski deceased in the apartment.

Three days later the Whitman County Coroner issued a release indicating that Hilinski’s cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The manner of death was suicide.

As I lay awake that Tuesday night at 3 a.m.—not sleeping because of a bad chest cold—I went online to check whether the Spokesman Review had posted a story I’d written that was due to be published on Wednesday. I discovered instead, to my dismay, the story about Hilinski.

In a sadly ironic twist, my story was a piece on the stigma of mental illness.

Needless to say, I didn’t get back to sleep after reading about another suicide that took the life of a young man who seemingly had everything to live for.

The next morning Hilinski’s story ran on the front page of the Spokesman Review.

My story about the stigma of mental illness ran on the cover of the Northwest section of the newspaper.

Stunned and devastated, I expressed my deepening sorrow and empathy for Hilinski’s family and friends on my Facebook page, as well as on a group page populated by parents and family of WSU

students.

Not taking anything away from the Hiliniski tragedy, the fact that this young man was a star football player is the only reason the horrifying news of his suicide went viral, and seemed to hit a nerve in communities across the country.

I have questions.

What about the other students who don’t command a national audience by virtue of their participation in sports?

According to National Data on Campus Suicide and Depression, one out of every 12 college students makes a suicide plan, and 7.5 students per 100,000 kill themselves.

There are more than 1,000 suicides on college campuses each year. That’s 2-3 deaths by suicide every day.

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Consider these statistics: There are more than 1,000 suicides on college campuses each year. That’s 2-3 deaths by suicide every day. But those numbers are just estimates since there is no national repository for collection of suicide statistics on college campuses.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-age students.

More than half of college students have had suicidal thoughts, and 1 in 10 students seriously consider attempting suicide.

Most importantly, experts say 80 to 90 percent of college

students who die by suicide were not receiving help from college counseling centers.

National studies have found that suicide rates are on the rise in the U.S., reaching 13 per 100,000 among all Americans and 12.5 among those ages 15 to 24, according to the CDC. Further, most of the largest public universities in the United States do not track suicides among their students, despite making investments in prevention at a time of surging demand for mental health services, according to a recent study by the Associated Press.

According to the AP study, 100 of the largest U.S. public universities were asked for annual suicide statistics. The study found that only 46 currently track suicides, including 27 that have consistently done so since 2007. Of the 54 remaining schools, 43 said they don’t track suicides, nine could provide only limited data and didn’t answer questions about how consistently they tracked suicides, and two didn’t provide statistics.

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WSU was reportedly one of the universities that provided limited exactly that drive that can easily develop the mastery of deception data, but that data did not include numbers of suicide according and hide the misery being walked through daily,” says Schuh. to Phil Weiler, WSU vice president of communications. Weiler “Don’t be naive. There are always symptoms present. ALWAYS. says there was one completed suicide that occured on the Pullman They may only appear to those closest to the individual, making the campus for current enrolled students over the course of the past burden of recognition of a disease that kills, immensely important,” year, and one suicide as of January 25 of this year. she says.

Tabulating student suicides comes with its own set of challenges I also have questions regarding the state of college students’ and problems. But without that data, prevention advocates say, mental health care. schools have no way to measure their success and can overlook A survey of college counseling centers found that more than half trends that could offer insight to help them save lives. of their clients have severe psychological problems, an increase of So how is it that someone who seemed to have everything going 13 percent in just two years. Anxiety and depression, in that order, his way could die by suicide? are now the most common mental health diagnoses among college Experts say the answer to “why” in many suicides is unknown, students, according to the Center for Collegiate Mental Health at even if the deceased leaves a note.

Penn State University.

In Hilinski’s case, WSU coach Mike The 2016 (CCMH) annual report—one Leach attempted to answer the question of the largest and most comprehensive in a local story, saying he saw no real signs reports on college students seeking mental of depression in his star player and adding health treatment to date—also reported I don’t know if Tyler ever sustained that Hilinski didn’t have periods of “moping that counseling centers are evaluating and a head injury, but I do know his around.” managing increasing numbers of students action of taking his own life meant who may also represent “threat-to-self.” he was in a place of the deepest One Spokane Mother’s Response despair. Our kids have no hope if the Lerria Schuh, a Spokane mother who Health Care Access coaches who lead them, who spend is still recovering from a head injury she The question then becomes one of access more time with them than family and sustained more than four years ago, was to mental health care. An unofficial and friends, don’t have more extensive infuriated by Leach’s comments. nonscientific social media survey, as well knowledge of the signs to look for.

Schuh says just because Tyler Hilinski as knowledge of my grandson’s issues with was a WSU football quarterback, who seemingly had everything to live for, doesn’t mean that he didn’t experience depression and/or anxiety or another mental illness that was unknown to those around him.

“Coach Leach meant well, and no doubt has the best interest of all of his players at heart,” Schuh says. “That is part of what makes his statements so maddening. Not against him personally, rather against the fact that this type of naivety exists. More specifically, that a head coach of a sport that is rampant with head injury, of which depression is a hallmark symptom, even years post injury, has no real concept of the warning signs.

“I don’t know if Tyler ever sustained a head injury, but I do know his action of taking his own life meant he was in a place of the deepest despair,” she says. “Our kids have no hope if the coaches who lead them, who spend more time with them than family and friends, don’t have more extensive knowledge of the signs to look for.”

Schuh, who has herself struggled with depression resulting from a head injury, maintains that depression can look sad, ugly and dark.

However, she says, an even more frightening form of depression wears a smile while burdening the shoulders of the extremely successful.

“Depression attacks the minds of individuals who are brilliant and those who have the tenacious drive to be champions. It is

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access over the past 2.5 years, indicate that some students have had issues getting help with mental illness at WSU. One WSU student in particular, Maddy Lucas, shared very real concerns about mental health care at WSU on her Facebook page recently.

“It’s tragic to lose another individual from mental illness. My heart aches and it hits too close to home. But instead of throwing around phrases like ‘I wish he would have gotten help,’” let’s talk about this: - WSU Counseling and Psychological Services drops you from treatment at the end of each semester. It doesn’t matter at what point in the semester you began treatment either. You then have to begin the process completely over again and cross your fingers that you’re picked from the hundreds of students trying to be seen.

Even if you are given an appointment time, there’s no guarantee that you’ll be placed with the same counselor you were seeing before.

- WSU Behavioral Health, where appointments are extremely limited. Mental health care is a joke at WSU and in Pullman. It doesn’t meet the demand of the students. Healthcare is not as easy as instructing someone to call a phone number or visit an office.

When someone is suffering from a mental illness, they often don’t reach out for help themselves. We need better resources for our students and faculty.

Too many students slip through the cracks or go completely untreated because they cannot access the resources available to them on campus.

In the end, it’s clear—we need better resources for our students suffering from mental illness.

Jenny Landon, author of Growing Through Grief, and creator of The Lotus Project says, “It’s an unfortunate truth that suicide carries with it a stigma of shame, a stigma that can only be removed by changing the way we speak and think about depression and suicide.”

Landon writes that if we want to see change, we have to start recognizing the illness involved and stop seeing suicide as a choice.

“We have to start speaking openly about our brokenness and be willing to look at all avenues of healing,” she adds.

Lerria Schuh offers these words of advice: “Be aware of those close to you. Notice a change in behavior of a loved one or someone you spend a lot of time with?

Ask questions. Be present. Do more than post a suicide hotline on your social media page. Tell the person you care, take them by the hand and get them help. It won’t be easy or fun, but you may be the one person who sees the only crack in armor that your depressed loved one wears,” says Schuh.

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Concrete fiberboard surrounds the fireplace and is used on the home’s exterior, and pig wire was used for rail panels. The kitchen countertops are quartz, and wood beams warm up the soaring ceilings.

finger pulls that keep a low profile. Concrete fiberboard surrounds the fireplace and is used on the home’s exterior, and pig wire was used for rail panels. The kitchen countertops are quartz, and wood beams warm up the soaring ceilings.

The color palette is full of textured neutrals that create a sense of coziness.

“Any time I build a house, I want everyone to come in and kick your shoes off and cuddle up on the couch,” Backman says.

Though it’s a neutral design, there is

plenty of personality thanks to sentimental and collected items. In the living room is a coffee table made from a round of wood salvaged from Priest Lake, to which Backman added hairpin legs. Cowboy boots her children wore when they were young are displayed on the floating bookshelves flanking the gas fireplace, as is a set of antique law books, a family heirloom. Dried hydrangeas from the home’s gardens serve as a centerpiece on the dining table. Backman likes “gentlemen’s fabrics” like houndstooth and herringbone, patterns that contribute to the pulled together yet approachable vibe. “I wanted quiet and soothing,” she says. The neutral backdrop pairs well with any color scheme she might want to work with.

Thanks to pillows, blankets, and pictures, the option is always there to mix things up. “I can pop it with color any way that I want,” she says.

Repurposing and collecting come naturally to Backman, who moved in with many beloved pieces she’s had for years. The stand-alone bar works as well in this kitchen as it did in her

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The Brown and Saltman buffet, part of a set with the dining table, adds function and character just off the kitchen.

previous one, with a few simple updates.

Staining the wood helped tie it visually with the home’s woodwork; adding the same cabinet pulls also contributes to a cohesive look. The Brown and Saltman buffet, part of a set with the dining table, adds function and character just off the kitchen. A wood rocker, a gift from her father, is another beloved piece.

Repurposing was one way to lower costs. An even bigger one was changing the home’s floor plan to meet the budget.

Seeing that costs were coming in too high, Backman cut 700 square feet from the second story, and opted for a two-car garage rather than three. There’s still plenty of space in the loft, which offers a bird’seye view of both the downstairs and the surrounding treetops. Two upstairs guest 78

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bedrooms and a guest bath round out the second floor.

One area Backman knew was worth the investment was lighting; a lot of thought was given to creating “layers of light,” with a mix of wall-mount fixtures, pendants, recessed lighting, chandeliers, and lamps, many of them dimmable to set the mood for any occasion. She also spent a little more on the kitchen’s backsplash, purchasing special beveled subway tile. Since the backsplash isn’t huge, that choice paid off without an extravagant cost. Laying the tile in the unexpected vertical direction adds an element of surprise. (A practical tip: “I love gray grout because you can’t scrub the color out of it,” Backman advises.)

Outside, there’s a covered backyard eating area, a custom-built shed—Backman and her landscaper hand-picked each stone on the exterior—and the gardens she can’t wait to get back to this spring. The front porch is strung with café lights, and Backman added a porch swing because “The South Hill is really all about community,” she says. Prior to this home, Backman was a lifelong Northsider. She’s now appreciating all the South Hill has to offer—walking to restaurants, having neighbors closer by, a short commute to downtown.

It’s that attention to detail that makes the home so welcome in the neighborhood—and so welcoming for the family she loves to have back home. “It’s important that we have a place where we can all be together,” she says. “I don’t want to miss anything.”

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With a new year, comes new design and dĂŠcor trends. Enter Modern Maximalism.

Designers agree that 2017 was the year of minimalist living. But 2018 is predicted to be basically the opposite. The ’80s maximalist trend is returning in a big way. Being the opposite of minimalism, maximalism is all about layering. Think of it in all areas such as texture, scale, color, accessories and art—all layered and playing together to give a unique, dynamic look.

Some believe this look is returning as a way to comfort ourselves in economically uncertain times of global strain and social stresses. The minimalist trend was one way of dealing with it, but now we crave a return to classic designs that are reassuring and comfortable.

So from fashion runways to interior design schemes, understatement and restraint have been traded for vivid print and pattern combinations, densely layered floral motifs and vibrant colors. Think of wild wallpaper prints replacing white and gray stark walls. Or layering rugs

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few ways to bravely embrace the beautiful, cozy chaos that is maximalism.

Incorporate Saturated Hues Neutral tones are giving way to bolder, more vibrant hues, which take their cue from Pantone’s Color of The Year for 2018, Ultra Violet, a vivid shade of purple. Other jewel tones such as emerald green, rich amethyst purple, indigo blue and mustard yellow are also gaining popularity. Rich, saturated jewel tones are at the opposite end of the color spectrum and a welcome change from the neutrals we have seen time and time again.

These bolder shades can be best expressed as pops of color in a room.

Smaller “winks of color” are being used in primarily neutral rooms, adding just a gesture of color and personality to liven up the space. An accent can be achieved through dramatic painted moldings, baseboard, trim or window frame, a small impactful area rug, or piece of furniture in a bold hue.

Incorporate more jewel tones. Use a predominantly neutral base and then add accents of amethyst purple or emerald green into a key piece of the upholstery, cushions, lamps, art and accessories. After so many years of grey and greige, the design world was ready for saturated colors in exciting hues. Neutrals can easily be mixed in to make the transition to this trend relatively simple.

Mixed Media Finishes Gone are the days of matching hardware finishes. Now we are mixing metals, textures and sheen in every room throughout a home. Think shiny brass light fixtures mixed with a matte black steel chair or table legs, or a glossy honed tabletop.

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We see this trend in kitchens where the cabinet hardware, plumbing fixtures and lighting are done in a variety of finishes ranging from brass and nickel to oil-rubbed bronze, which lends a more modern look than sticking to one metal finish per room.

For those of us wanting a less permanent and subtler option, try using one finish for the attached fixtures in a room—such as the lighting or hardware—and then mix in a contrasting finish for accent pieces like a bench or table lamp.

We are seeing more complexity in individual pieces of furniture that incorporate multiple materials to create more interest. Think of a velvet couch with steel legs. Stone and metal tables of all shapes and sizes. Or a wood coffee table with brass and leather details. Combining elements in unique ways makes the furniture more interesting and even decadent.

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and texture to a space. Be sure to look back at last month’s article specifically dedicated to wallpaper for ideas and inspiration.

Art-Deco Inspired What’s old is new again. The glamour of Art Deco-inspired décor and design is spreading through both residential and commercial projects.

Keep an eye out for curvy but streamlined furniture. Say goodbye to uncomfortable neatness that comes from hard lines. Curvy is a natural expression of maximalism: luscious spaces, unabashed layering and sensuous shapes. Soft lines feel more fluid and casual. Think of u-shaped chairs that hug you, creating a cozier, more inviting space.

We will continue to see geometric motif fabrics as well as furnishings— such as tub armchairs that echo the Art Deco design era. The trend is also playing out in the way of metallic finishes, such as brushed and shiny gold vintage-inspired light fixtures.

New year—new trend. Be inspired to experiment with Modern Maximalism.

Remember, when you buy pieces that speak to you and fill your home with things you love, your home will never go out of style.

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ore than 800 classic cars and street rods have crossed Dan Martin’s path over the years. Throughout the Inland Northwest—and beyond—few people have provided a bigger impact in knowledge and sheer volume of cars than he.

Martin grew up in North Spokane. His passion for motorsports—fueled by his father—became apparent in his early teens as he raced his midget around the sidewalks of Shadle Park. Martin’s first car was a 1949 Ford in 1953, when he was 13, that he bought with his paper route money. That car had previously been stolen, 86

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so Martin purchased it without an engine or transmission. Throughout the following two years, Martin and his dad put it back together. At the age of 16, while attending North Central High School, he had his first 1934 Ford. His love of motorsports and the automobile have not dimmed, and have blazed on in his two older children.

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to its current high of 140 members.

He has been the club President seven times.

In his early adult years, he and his wife Marilyn owned a few gas stations and sold used cars from the gas station lots on Division. He bought a car hauler that kept them quite busy as well. Eventually, Martin was hired on at the Spokane International Airport Fire Station where he later became a captain. The fire station provided him the freedom to continue to pursue his motorsports passion.

Over the years, Martin has been involved with circle track racing (primarily at the Spokane Fairgrounds), drag racing, fast boats, car shows, rod runs and swap meets. His broad knowledge of classic cars has made him an important resource as an expert on the subject. Over the years, many insurance companies have consulted with him to determine a classic car’s value.

Now in his mid-70s, Martin is still a regular at rod runs, swap meets and duke events. He sells cars every January at the famed Barrett Jackson Classic Car Auction in Scottsdale. He made his most well-known sale in 2004 when he and a few partners sold a 1938 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe for $440,000, a world record for a street rod sold at auction at that time.

His favorite car? A rare 1936 Ford. Another favorite—the one he has owned the most times, buying and selling it five different times to buyers as far away as Houston, Texas—is a 1933 Willys Sedan Delivery which has changed appearance several times through the years. His long and illustrious love affair with the automobile shows no sign of slowing down and is proudly displayed all over the walls of his immaculate shop in North Spokane where he and Marilyn have resided since the early 1970s.

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Kathie Walker loves spending time with her friends at Evergreen Fountains. It might be a birthday party, an exercise class, or simply gathering in the café to chat and laugh over a cup of coffee. When a new resident arrives, Walker is often the first to greet them at the door—all part of her job as marketing associate for the Spokane Valley senior living community.

“The older I get, the more I blend,” says Walker, who started with Evergreen Fountains in 2006. Having studied business administration at Eastern Washington University, she previously worked in accounts payable for a truck manufacturer, bought and sold financial equipment and was a merchandiser for American Greetings.

Her new job came as an unexpectedly welcome opportunity.

“Kathleen Archer, the owner’s wife, was my roommate in college, and she knew I was looking for a job. One of the smartest things I ever did was say yes,” Walker says.

One of the rewards of her job is knowing that she’s helping people at a stage in life that can bring about difficult transitions. She can relate to many of their struggles, as her dad had rheumatoid arthritis, and her mom suffered from dementia.

“When I bring people in, I’m their first friend and the one they know they can trust. They come to me for help and advice. We’re figuring out together whether this is where they want to be,” says Walker. “I’m a sales rep, and some people may be scared I’m going to talk them into doing something. But when we go on the tour, we start talking and laughing, and I can feel when I become a ‘person’ to them. It’s very easy for me to talk about Evergreen Fountains.

I’m very proud of this community.

“It’s like working on a cruise ship.” she says. “We have wonderful activities and a beautiful wellness and fitness center—we’re all about helping people stay independent and live a healthy lifestyle.”

Outside of work, Walker stays active traveling and spending sunny days at the family cabin on Pend Oreille River. The residents at Evergreen Fountains are always excited to hear about her adventures—even if they’re a little worried about her racing up and down the river in a speed boat.

“They love to tease me and I tease them right back,” Walker says. “Like most of our residents, I hope to stay independent and on my own as long as I can. I love my home, but there comes a time where your life changes—when you come here, you’ve got instant friends,” she says.

“I know every resident in our community. I know their names and I know most of their families. People always ask me, ‘How do you remember everybody’s name?’ I tell them that you always remember your friends.”

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Forever a Nurse

Evelyn Torkelson, 77

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When some people retire, they’re content to be entering a life of leisure. Not Evelyn

Torkelson. After leaving Deaconess Medical Center in 2014, where she’d been on staff for 51 years, she was right back on the job the following Monday.

Torkelson came to Deconess in 1962 a nurse—a field in which she worked for two decades.

During her career she was involved in all parts of the hospital, from surgery, radiology and neurology to administration. During her tenure, Torkelson helped oversee many projects and improvements, like facilitating the Ronald McDonald House on Deaconess property, implementing the outpatient surgery center, expanding rural facility membership in the Deaconess Heart Network and recruiting more than 100 physicians to the hospital.

After taking a weekend off for garage sale-ing, Torkelson returned “home” as a volunteer in patient registration in the hospital’s health and education center building.

“I enjoyed being part of a team. Coming back gave me the feeling that I could still make a difference for patients and families,” Torkelson says, sitting down to chat following a sevenhour shift that began at 4:30 in the morning. “As a nurse, it’s inherent that you always want to do your best to make the patient’s stay here as comfortable as possible, and provide the best quality care—volunteering allowed me to do that.”

If you’re coming to the hospital for surgery, Torkelson may be the first person you meet as you’re being admitted. It’s part of her duties to make sure that paperwork is in order and to answer any questions that a patient or their family may have—she’s careful not to give out medical advice, but her experience as a nurse certainly helps to put worrisome patients at ease.

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“As a nurse, the best way to determine what to do for the patient is to do what you would want done for a member of your own family,” Torkelson says.

“I feel like if I make a difference for somebody today by making them feel a little less tense and nervous, find out where they need to go and answer questions about what’s coming up, then I’ve accomplished something for somebody else rather than just for myself,” she says.

“Spokane is like the small town I grew up in with people doing things for other people and giving back without a second thought. If you’re going to volunteer, do so for something you are passionate about, and you’re going to be able help even more.”

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Whether as a “pre-arranger for final

wishes” at Hennessey Funeral Home or volunteering with Feed Spokane, Chuck Wendt finds reward in serving families and individuals in need.

Part of Wendt’s responsibilities at Hennessey is meeting with families who have experienced a death, educating them on funeral choices, and helping them through their grieving. As the president of the board of directors with Feed Spokane, this long-time resident of the Inland Northwest guides the nonprofit in gathering donated foods from local area restaurants, grocery providers and hotels, and then organizing their redistribution to hungry individuals in the local community.

Last year, Feed Spokane rescued around 100,500 pounds of prepared food, which would otherwise be thrown away. Indirectly, they provide 12,000 meals a week through the coalition of 16-20 faith-based meal sites and food pantries.

Wendt, married for 33 years to his high school sweetheart, and with three grown daughters, was looking for new ways to spend his spare time when he joined Feed Spokane in 2013. It was his first time working with a nonprofit, and he found his administrative and business skills were a major bonus in his involvement and played a part in securing grants to fund

outreach efforts that also include helping churches obtain kitchen equipment and assisting homeless in obtaining their food service permits so they can more easily find employment.

“It’s one of those things that is a no brainer,” says Wendt, of getting involved with charitable work. “We’re helping so many people in this community. People need the services and support in order to be successful.”

Feed Spokane shares space, walk-in coolers and storage shelves with Greater Spokane County (GSC) Meals on Wheels, which has a commercial kitchen to prepare meals. As part of being on the board, members partner with a coalition member.

Wendt’s is “Feed Medical Lake”—the town where he went to high school.

“It’s my responsibility to check in with them, and see how it’s going. I’ve personally run food out there. We all kind of roll up our sleeves and get it done,” Wendt says.

“The reward is in doing the right thing and making a difference.

“I think everybody can take a pause and see where there’s something out there that’s meaningful to them that they can assist with,” he says. “It’s helping people and making them better: picking them up when they are down, and getting them on the right road.”

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Bonnie Ulbright, 68

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Bonnie Ulbright likes to move it, move it. She leads an active and heathy lifestyle, and the feel-good song by that title is one she plays to energize and inspire others her age to do the same.

After giving birth to each of her three children, Ulbright exercised a bit to lose her baby weight and get back into shape.

Working out was something she enjoyed, and later on in life, she realized it wasn’t so much about doing it to look good; it was a necessary part of staying healthy.

Some of Ulbright’s close family members had succumbed to sedentary lifestyles that included smoking while she lived an active life—free of bad habits—but had some issues with her lungs, having grown up in a smoke-filled home. Losing three siblings spurred Ulbright to make sure that didn’t happen to her anytime too soon.

She began running, hiking and cycling,

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eventually participating in marathons—the first as a way to mark her fiftieth birthday. She’s run many Bloomsdays, but after a hip replacement in 2012, she now walks the route under doctor’s orders.

Cycling (in good weather) continues to be one of Ulbright’s favorite pastimes. To celebrate retirement from her office job of 44 years, she rode her bike 456 miles across the state of Iowa.

A few years later, she completed the WaCanId tour, taking cyclists across 370 miles encircling the Selkirk Mountains of Washington, Canada and Idaho.

Another of Ulbright’s post-retirement goals was to teach others in her age group and beyond about the benefits of staying fit—exercise increases cardiovascular and muscle strength, and helps improve balance … but there’s a social aspect to it as well.

“It’s so easy for people, when they retire, to sit on their tush—that’s the worst thing they can do,” she says. “The best thing you can do to stay healthy is to keep moving.”

To that end, Ulbright became a certified fitness instructor and began teaching Silver Sneaker Yoga, Beginning Cardio and Strength, Healthy Heart and Spin Cycling classes at the North Spokane YMCA. After Ulbright’s husband Edward, 71, was diagnosed with dementia a few years ago, she cut back on the number of classes she teaches in order to devote time to his care. She’s energetically leading workouts a few days a week, and on occasion, even Edward happily joins in.

“It’s in your heart and mind about how good you feel. The seniors are so appreciative of the time you put in to teaching them—they want to be there,” Ulbright says. “Teaching group exercise classes is the most rewarding job I’ve ever had.”

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A new study by Psychtests.com reveals nine emotional and mental states that can lead to emotional eating binges.

As many of us work to battle the bulge, new insights into psychological challenges that

make that battle more of a war have been revealed by a recent study. Boredom is, at most, a mildly annoying emotional state, but having nothing to do on a lazy Saturday afternoon could be a gateway to more problematic behaviors. It comes down to a simple Freudian principle: we are motivated to seek pleasure and avoid pain. This is the reason why many people reach for comfort food to deal with negative emotions, like the clichéd container of ice cream after getting dumped. Recent research conducted by PsychTests reveals nine factors that can trigger emotional eating.

Analyzing personality, emotional, and behavioral data from 438 emotional eaters who took the Emotional Eating Test, researchers at PsychTests were able to establish the most common eating triggers:

Lack of Intimacy For some emotional eaters, food may provide the comfort they yearn to receive from a partner, friend or family. Moreover, even if they have a large support network, some emotional eaters feel lonely quite often. The desire to seek comfort from food fulfills a need— albeit temporarily—for intimacy.

Feelings of Shame If an emotional eater has committed a transgression in the past, they will continue to blame and punish themselves, even if they have been forgiven. Emotional eaters dwell on regrets and relentlessly focus on their disappointments, failures and what they don’t like about themselves and their life.

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Fear of Challenges Emotional eaters struggle to muster up the fortitude and motivation to face a daunting task. They don’t believe they have the skills to achieve what they desire and are more likely to give up on a difficult goal. They’d rather quit than risk failure. These feelings of inadequacy, inferiority and disappointment can compel emotional eaters to seek food for comfort.

Fear of Judgment Emotional eaters have high expectations about what they believe their body should look like—and because they haven’t achieved this ideal, they punish themselves.

They are also terrified of being rejected.

Emotional eaters who fear judgment will often hide food so that others won’t see how much they eat.

Conflict Avoidance When a person avoids speaking up, doesn’t bring up grievances, and “swallows up” their emotions, this form of “avoidance coping” can result in emotional eating. Emotional eaters who dodge confrontation may turn to food to distract them from the issue that’s bothering them and/or to mask the negative feelings surrounding it.

Boredom For many emotional eaters, an idle mind triggers a yearning for novelty or a change— but rather than satiating this desire with an engaging activity, they turn to food.

Self-Sabotaging Beliefs A desire to end the cycle of emotional eating or adopt a healthier lifestyle can be hindered by an eater’s limiting beliefs about their ability to break bad habits, develop self-discipline and change their body. Some emotional eaters may feel their health is predetermined by their genes and, therefore, cannot be changed. They may believe that being an emotional eater is simply who they are.

Rebellion Children who grew up in a very rigid household may find themselves manifesting

their desire for freedom through food. This may be particularly true if the child was forbidden to eat certain foods (e.g. junk food, sweets), or if his/her food intake was strictly monitored (to prevent weight gain, for example).

Physical, Emotional or Sexual Abuse Several research studies have shown that trauma is a risk factor for eating disorders and other pathological eating behaviors.

While the relationship between abuse and eating is complex and can vary from person to person, research suggests that emotional eaters may turn to food to relieve feelings of shame or to punish themselves, as some may falsely believe that the abuse was their fault. Researchers also theorize that abuse survivors may purposely gain or lose a great deal of weight as a form of protection (i.e. they believe it will make them less attractive and therefore, less likely to be taken advantage of), or as a reflection of their shattered self-image.

“When it comes to unhealthy eating patterns, the crux of the issue is not so much what we’re eating, it’s why we’re eating it,” says Dr. Jerabek, president of PsychTests.

“Emotional eaters don’t consume junk food simply because it tastes better than vegetables; they do so because this type of comfort food makes them feel better.

After all, a celery stick won’t elicit the same feeling of enjoyment as ice cream. The same concept applies to people who struggle with weight issues, whether it’s being too overweight or too thin. Their eating habits are certainly a contributing factor, but the undercurrent of negative emotions—shame, guilt, anxiety, lack of self-worth—is what’s breeding the habit and keeping it going.

More often than not, there is a combination of several factors. It goes without saying that finding solace in food is not going to resolve what’s really bothering you. If you want to break the cycle of emotional eating, you need get to the root of what’s eating you up inside.”

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BROOKE M. CLONINGER 2001 E. 29th Ave. Spokane, WA 99203 brookemcloningerdds.com CONSTANCE C. COPETAS 520 S. Cowley St. Spokane, WA 99202 (509) 747-5586 JOSHUA CONWAY Spokane Valley Dentistry 12121 E. Broadway, Suite 4 Spokane Valley, 99206 spokanevalleydentistry.com

BRYAN D. ANDERSON 2807 S. Stone St., Ste. 102 Spokane, WA 99223 bryanandersondds.com MICHAEL A. BLOOM Bloom Dentistry 9928 N. Government Way Hayden, ID 83835 haydenbloomdentistry.com GEORGE J. BOUREKIS 12525 E. Mission Avenue, Ste. 204 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 smilespokanevalley.com RODNEY D. BRAUN Braun & Jarvis Family Dentistry 775 E. Holland Ave., Ste. 201 Spokane, WA 99218 braunjarvisdental.com TIMOTHY J. CASEY Casey Family Dental 22910 E. Appleway Ave., Ste. 5 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 libertylakedentist.com BRENT L. CHILD 10121 N. Nevada St., Ste. 101 Spokane, WA 99218 childfamilydentistry.com

TRAVIS V. COULTER Coulter Family Dentistry 1601 S. Dishman-Mica Rd. Spokane Valley, WA 99206 coulterdentistry.com DEBRA L. CRAIG Harmony Family Dental 10103 N. Division, Ste. 201 Spokane, WA 99218 spokanedentist.org KIMBERLY R. CRAVEN South Hill Family Dental 1424 S. Bernard St. Spokane, WA 99203 cravensmiles.com ROBERT R. DESROCHES, JR. Englund & DesRoches Dentistry 6817 N. Cedar Rd., Ste. 201 Spokane, WA 99208 spokane-smilesource.com BLAINE D. DODSON Evergreen Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 1005 N. Evergreen Rd., Ste. 202 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 evergreencosmeticdentistry.com JAMES P. DOROSH Dorosh Dental 10121 N. Nevada St., Ste. 301 Spokane, WA 99218 doroshdental.com

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ERIC C. ELLINGSEN Smile Source Spokane 1215 N. McDonald Rd., Ste. 203 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 smilesourcespokane.com

GREGORY FRAHM Frahm Family Dentistry 1520 W. Garland Ave., Ste. A Spokane, WA 99205 rahmsmilesource.com

ERIN E. ELLIOTT Post Falls Family Dental Center 313 N. Spokane St. Post Falls, ID 83854 postfallsfamilydental.com

HEATHER A. FRAMPTON Spokane Valley Dental 200 N. Mullan Rd., Ste. 103 Spokane, WA 99206 spokanevalleydental.com

OLA J. ENGLUND Englund & DesRoches Dentistry 6817 N. Cedar Rd., Ste. 201 Spokane, WA 99208 spokane-smilesource.com

AMIR A. GANJI Cannon Hill Dental 1424 S. Bernard St. Spokane, WA 99203 cannonhilldental.com

MICHELE L. FOGLIA Spokane Valley Dental 200 N. Mullan Rd., Ste. 103 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 spokanevalleydental.com

KATHERINE HAKES Integrated Dental Arts 5011 W. Lowell Ave., Ste. 130 Spokane, WA 99208 identalarts.com

ANDREW F. HEIDERGOTT 10121 N. Nevada St., Ste. 202 Spokane, WA 99218 drdrewdds.com ROBB B. HEINRICH 10121 N. Nevada St., Ste. 302 Spokane, WA 99218 heinrichdds.com BRYAN P. HILL 9671 N. Nevada St., Ste. 200 Spokane, WA 99218 bryanhilldds.com JEFFREY R. HOOD Evergreen Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 1005 N. Evergreen Rd., Ste. 202 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 evergreencosmeticdentistry.com JAMES C. HOPPE 3010 S. Southeast Boulevard, Ste. E Spokane, WA 99223 jameschoppedds.com FEBRUARY 2018 / spokanecda.com

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JAMES A. HOWARD 720 N. Evergreen Rd., Ste. 102 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 (509) 891-0430 BRADLEY D. JARVIS Braun & Jarvis Family Dentistry 775 E. Holland Ave., Ste. 201 Spokane, WA 99218 braunjarvisdental.com MARK A. JENSEN Millwood Family Dental 3018 N. Argonne Rd. Spokane, WA 99212 millwoodfamilydental.com JONATHAN S. JUDD Denny Murphy Medical Clinic 1001 W. 2nd Ave. Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 444-7806 KEVIN KING 101 W. Cascade Way, Ste. 201 Spokane, WA 99208 kkingdds.com SUSAN M. KOHLS 2020 E. 29th Ave., Ste. 100 Spokane, WA 99203 drsusankohls.com RYAN R. LOVE 420 N. Evergreen Rd., Ste. 600 Spokane, WA 99216 ryanrlovedds.com

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JOSEPH L. LUCHINI Luchini Family Dentistry 2107 W. Pacific Ave. Spokane, WA 99201 luchinidds.com RUDYARD MCKENNON Downtown Dental 421 W. Riverside Ave., Ste. 810 Spokane, WA 99201 downtowndds.com

DANIEL J. MERGEN Mergen Dental 902 W. 14th Ave. Spokane, WA 99204 mergendental.com STEPHEN H. MILLS 3201 S. Grand Boulevard Spokane, WA 99203 drmillsfamilydentistry.com BILL H. MOLSBERRY 4407 N. Division St., Ste. 416 Spokane, WA 99207 (509) 487-2116 KENT E. MOSBY Laser Dentistry of Coeur d’Alene 910 W. Ironwood Dr. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 drmosby.com KATHRINE A. OLSON 210 S. Sullivan Rd. Spokane Valley, WA 99037 kathrineolsondds.com FILIP E. ORBAN Orban Family Dental 2834 Ramsey Road, Ste. 102 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 orbanfamilydental.com BRENT H. OSBORN North Pines Dental Care 1107 N. Pines Rd. Spokane Valley, WA 99206 northpinesdental.com KURT PETERSON Peterson Dental 1604 West Riverside Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 petersondental.com COREY L. PLASTER Downtown Dental 421 W. Riverside Ave., Ste. 810 Spokane, WA 99201 downtowndds.com

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SIMON P. PROSSER Prosser Dentistry 251 E. Fifth Ave., Ste. B Spokane, WA 99202 prosserdentistry.com JAMES J. PSOMAS Psomas Warnica 12409 E. Mission, Ste. 201 Spokane, WA 99216 spokanevalleydds.com PAUL F. REAMER Reamer Family Dentistry 12805 E. Sprague Ave. Spokane Valley, WA 99216 reamerfamilydentistry.com

3 Lesser-Known Benefits OF FLASHING YOUR AMAZING SMILE “A beautiful smile is a combination of factors that communicate a sense of well-

being to those who see it,” says Dr. Jamie Reynolds, an orthodontist, national and international lecturer and author. “A smile works on both the physical and emotional level to transfer positive feelings between the parties involved.”

It can also have the opposite affect.

“I’ve had some patients who are self-conscious about their smile, and it has seriously affected them,” says Reynolds. “It made them feel timid, hesitant or even like they were poor or not intelligent because their teeth were crooked.”

Here’s how your smile can directly affect your life:

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• Your longevity might depend on it. A 2010 study by Wayne State University measured the span of smiles on Major League Baseball players from their 1952 trading cards. The study found that those who didn’t smile in their pictures lived an average of 72.9 years, versus 79.9 years for the players who did smile.

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• Smiling has therapeutic effects. Smiling reduces stress hormone levels, taking on similar conditions to cortisol, adrenaline and dopamine, while increasing moodenhancing endorphins. British researchers found that one smile can provide the same level of brain stimulation as 2,000 chocolate bars, while lowering blood pressure at the same time.

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• Non-verbal communication doesn’t always translate well between cultures. In the United States, for example, a thumbs-up signals that all is well. Try that gesture in Australia and the reaction might be a little different than expected, thanks to a vulgar meaning of the hand sign. Smiling at that same person, however, should give the recipient the intended positive response. In every culture and every country across the world, a smile means the same thing, essentially making it a universal language.

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Brooke M. Cloninger, D.D.S. ROBERT R. SHAW 2700 S. Southeast Boulevard, Ste. 101 Spokane, WA 99223 shawdental.com MARY K. SMITH North Cedar Dental 6817 N. Cedar Rd., Ste. 101 Spokane, WA 99208 northcedardental.com MARK M. SODORFF Sodorff & Wilson Family Dentistry 12706 E. Mission Ave. Spokane Valley, WA 99216 sodorffwilsondds.com

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PENNY C. WALPOLE Evergreen Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 1005 North Evergreen Road, Suite 202 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 evergreencosmeticdentistry.com SCOTT WARNICA Psomas Warnica 12409 E. Mission, Ste. 201 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 spokanevalleydds.com MARC D. WEIAND Weiand & Weiand 1414 N. Vercler Rd., Building 6 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 yteeth.com RONALD W. WEIAND Weiand & Weiand 1414 N. Vercler Rd., Building 6 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 yteeth.com

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Technology at DeFelice Dentistry DeFelice Dentistry’s philosophy is one of wholeness and their mission is to educa-

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The PROMAX 3D Ultra Low Dose CBCT X-Ray is the latest investment in technology. DeFelice Dentistry is one of only a few dental offices in Spokane to offer the technology. The PROMAX makes x-rays safer (75 percent less exposure than even the most recent digital x-rays), faster and much more comfortable. Some x-rays can be taken outside the mouth eliminating gagging and the hard, painful edges experienced with typical x-ray sensors. It also enables the doctor to virtually plan implants, making this procedure simple and predictable.

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Established in 1960, DeFelice Dentistry is a Spokane staple and tradition. Their patients are their friends and valuable members of their dental family. They want to help you live a happier, healthier life. defelicedentistry.com.

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ERIK R. CURTIS Curtis Orthodontics 215 W. Canfield Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 curtisbraces.com

The Damon System of Orthodontics The Damon System is a leading edge technology that is used worldwide by thousands of orthodontists, invented by Dr. Dwight Damon of Damon Orthodontics.

Traditional orthodontic therapy involves tying archwires into braces with colored elastics or small stainless steel wires. This can bind up the archwire and cause the teeth to move at a slower rate. Heavy forces must be applied to overcome inherent friction in the traditional bracket system. These heavy forces can overpower or crush the very delicate underlying blood vessels, cutting off oxygen and nutrients.

This can be more painful, actually slow down tooth movement and lengthen the time of treatment. Damon braces take a completely different approach. It has a patented built-in sliding door that holds the wire allowing it to move more freely to straighten your teeth. They use gentle pressure, working with the natural forces of your body.

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Gum Disease, Your Heart, Pregnancy and Cannabis

by Dr. James Shelby

Lately, you may have heard there is research linking periodontal disease with other serious health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes or stroke. In my practice, I have seen patients with gum disease have a strong tendency toward these serious conditions.

There has been a strong association between periodontal disease and arthrosclerosis.

Now it appears that infection with periodontal “bugs” may cause an adverse outcome following a heart attack. Scientists have infected mice with ‘perio bugs’ and followed their survival following heart procedures. These bugs play a detrimental role in the healing of heart attacked muscle and actually lead to eventual cardiac rupture.

Pregnancy In years past, dentists have avoided dental treatment on pregnant patients mainly to avoid any possible litigation. The ADA now recognizes that periodontal disease is strongly correlated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. A review of literature through 2016 showed that correlations exist between gum disease and pre-term birth, low birth weight babies, per-term low birth weight babies and pre-eclampsia. This is a relief to dentists who have seen the effect of periodontal disease on mother and baby. If you have gum disease, get it treated before becoming pregnant.

Cannabis A peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Periodontology concluded that frequent cannabis use is associated with deeper pocket depths between the teeth, more clinical loss of tissue and higher odds of having severe periodontitis. Cannabis use is a can of dental worms. It dries the mouth, causes snacking, and may make you forget to floss.

Dr. Shelby is a graduate of Lewis & Clark High School, Gonzaga University and the prestigious Creighton University in Omaha, where he received his doctor of dental surgery. He has practiced family and cosmetic dentistry in Spokane for more than 20 years.

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They say you can tell a lot about a person from their smile. From braces to whitening treatments, regular dental visits and good brushing habits, we do a lot to make sure our teeth look great when we flash a smile.

However, one of the most important parts of a great smile, and indeed an essential part of healthy teeth, often gets overlooked: your enamel.

The enamel is the hard, protective coating that covers your teeth and is the first and most important line of defense against tooth decay.

Even though maintaining a strong, healthy layer of enamel is essential to preserving your smile, it often isn’t the focus of someone’s oral care routine.

“I like to share valuable information like enamel erosion with my patients and friends because most people don’t understand it or know how to prevent it and, most importantly, that once enamel is gone, you can never get it back,” says Ann Ross, RDH. “Because of this, prevention, through avoiding certain foods and practicing good oral hygiene, is essential.”

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Proactive Approach To preserve your enamel and prevent further erosion, dental professionals recommend a proactive and defensive approach.

The first step is to take proactive measures. This includes proper brushing and using the right toothpaste.

In October of this year, the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs announced that Crest Pro-Health Advanced, Deep Clean Mint

toothpaste earned the first ADA Seal of Acceptance in the enamel erosion category, based on the finding that the product is safe and has shown efficacy in helping to prevent or reduce enamel erosion from dietary acids, when used as directed.

A Good Defense You may be causing enamel erosion without knowing it. On a daily basis, people ingest acidic drinks and foods that are especially harmful to teeth. The biggest culprits are: Lemon (including lemonade), cola drinks, sport drinks, orange juice and energy drinks. If you drink these daily, make sure you are taking steps to protect your enamel, like using the right toothpaste, and drinking plenty of water. “If you want to maintain a healthy, beautiful smile, make sure you protect your enamel by brushing twice a day with toothpaste that has been scientifically shown to prevent the erosion of enamel.� crest.com.

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TOP DENTISTS/2018 Dental Implant Guiding System Developed Locally

Dr. Daniel R. Cullum, oral surgeon and

founder of Coeur d’Alene-based Implants Northwest, is pioneering the use of a computer-guided system for precision placement of dental implants.

The X-Guide navigational guidance system, which the manufacturer describes to oral surgeons as being “like GPS for your drill,” enables surgeons to improve the accuracy of implant position, angle, and depth.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the new navigational guide technology in October 2015, although the investigative study is ongoing.

Dental implants typically are titanium posts that act as artificial tooth roots and anchor replacement teeth to the jawbones.

Implants come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and thread patterns to fit most any angle and depth required for best outcomes.

The new navigational process for planning and performing implant surgery starts with what’s called a cone-beam computed tomography scan that converts X-ray data into 3-D images of the implant site, including surrounding teeth and underlying bones.

The X-Guide system uses a stereo camera to monitor the movements of the trackers. The system overlays a live animation of the drill bit and the implant site on the planning image created earlier from the CT scan.

X-Guide promotional material claims surgeons using the navigational system can expect to achieve angular drilling accuracy “approximately 11 times better than freehand” and 3-D positional accuracy nearly two times better than with a static guide.

X-Guide, which is made by X-Nav Technologies LLC, of Lansdale, Pa., is the first implant system to use the navigational guidance technology. implantsnorthwest.com.

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s e s u a C of Tooth Pain

Unfortunately, there are many reasons for why someone may be suffering from dental pain, which can be incredibly unbearable. There are both nerves and blood vessels running through the pulp in your teeth. If your tooth somehow sustains damage, there is a high chance of some degree of pain. If you are currently experiencing any form of tooth pain, then the only thing on your mind is finding a way to make the pain go away and the sooner, the better.

Top Five Causes of Tooth Pain While there tend to be many causes for why someone would be experiencing tooth pain, the following are the top five causes. Understand that when someone is experiencing any form of dental pain, it means that something is wrong. Because pain does not usually go away by itself, making an emergency trip to the dentist may be necessary.

1. Tooth Damage When a tooth sustains damage, it is much more susceptible to pain due to the exposed nerves. The more severe the damage to the tooth, the more severe the pain will be for the patient.

2. Teeth Grinding When someone grinds their teeth, they are slowly removing the protective outer layer of the tooth. With a weaker outer layer, the inner and more sensitive layer faces exposure.

3. Tooth Decay When a tooth begins to deteriorate, it begins to lose both the outer and inner layers. The exposed tooth roots can experience extreme sensitivity and severe pain.

4. Abscessed Tooth An abscessed tooth means the tooth is infected and will cause various levels of pain.

Patients will feel a throbbing sensation as well.

5. Damaged Fillings When the fillings in a tooth sustain damage, they can expose the nerves or actually touch the nerves. Both of these scenarios have the ability to cause occasional and severe pain.

No one wants to experience tooth pain. When it does occur, it can get in the way of being able to perform your everyday duties as the constant pain of your tooth is always on your mind. The team at Brooke M. Cloninger, D.D.S. understands how difficult it is for someone to function when they are living with this type of dental pain.

There is a solution that will take the pain away. In order for you to find out which pain relief options are going to work best for your particular situation, contact Brooke M. Cloning D.D.S. for an appointment as soon as possible. brookemcloningerdds.com

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vondale Dental has been providing state-of-the-art dentistry for more than 40 years. “We offer all dental services from Invisalign, implants, cosmetic dentistry, full-mouth reconstruction and general family dentistry,” says owner Dr. Kory J. Wilson, DDS, who joined the Avondale team 10 years ago. In 2012, Avondale Dental welcomed the addition of Dr. Katherine Quinn Martin.

They offer some of the most talented providers in the region, who are part of the most foremost continuing education continuums in all of the country and have a network of mentors in all disciplines of dentistry. This allows them to provide the most advanced services under one roof.

Dr. Martin is part of the Spear Study Club which is an internationally recognized advanced dentistry teaching center. Dr. Wilson’s Invisalign

mentor from Manhattan, New York, does more Invisalign than anyone in the country. And due to the size at Avondale Dental, they can regularly collaborate to continue to offer patients the best care and service available.

Avondale Dental’s longtime team cares about the people it serves, as well as the overall success of the business. “Because of our tenured success,” says Dr. Wilson, “we continue to attract the very best talent to support our mission. And we wouldn’t be able to be as successful as we are without the best family of patients anywhere.”

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hen it comes to oral reconstruction, Dr. Daniel Cullum is committed to being among the best. At his Coeur d’Alene-based practice, he is a leader in oral and maxillofacial surgery, ranging from dental implants and wisdom tooth removal to complex bone grafting and soft tissue grafting procedures.

He speaks internationally and has written numerous articles, textbook chapters and a recently published textbook titled Minimally Invasive Dental Implant Surgery. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and is on faculty as a visiting lecturer at both Loma Linda University and UCLA, Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Cullum is the president of Implants Northwest LIVE Learning Center, a continuing education institute for dentists and dental specialists in Coeur d’Alene.

Dr. Cullum moved to Coeur d’Alene with his family in

1995 where he started Implants Northwest. Working with his experienced surgical staff, patients are treated with the most current technologically advanced and minimally invasive techniques.

Dr. Cullum uses 3D Cone Beam imaging for diagnosis and patient centered planning while always staying educated on advancing technology and protocols to shorten his patient’s treatment time and provide the most comfortable and optimal outcomes.

Dr. Cullum and his wife love the Coeur d’Alene area and being near their children and grandchildren. He is active within his church, Real Life Ministries, and loves the outdoors, especially skiing at our local mountains.

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by Kris Kilduff

On first visiting the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, I was taken aback that there wasn’t a single thing engraved anywhere about cheese, peppers or thin sliced steak. I just assumed whoever was in charge of bell maintenance in the 1750s had greasy hands after lunch and it just slipped out of their hands. So with Valentine’s Day on the horizon, I knew the word “Cheesesteak” wouldn’t fit on a candy conversation heart, and it was going to be up to me to see who in the Inland Northwest was crafting a lunchtime liaison that would make the Earl of Sandwich smile.

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Best Chinese

Philycious

5422 N. Division St. Philycious is more than a sandwich; it’s an experience.

If you’re the type to mix and match topping creations when ordering pizza, take a trip up north for the opportunity to play chef with your sandwich.

Start with the classic shaved ribeye and add in classic ingredients, or throw in a wild card like pineapple, jalapeño or kimchi.

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Spike’s Philly’s & More 718 E. Francis Ave.

Your typical sports bar tends to base their food around burgers or chicken wings. Spike breaks the mold the second you look at the menu and notice it is flooded with takes on Philadelphia’s favorite sandwich. Whether it’s Ribeye Steak or chicken, just choose white American, Cheese Whiz or provolone cheese and get to eating.

Philly Express

200 W. Hanley Ave. You might have seen this popular CDA sandwich shop at the Farmer’s Market or at Greenbluff ’s Harvest Festival where they recently won “Best Food.”

If not, head to Idaho and get your mouth around this flavor packed Philly. Chomp down on tender steak, onions and peppers, and make sure to save room for their deep fried cheese curds or homemade chili.

Big Reds

W. Sunset Blvd. & S. Government Way The cheesesteak has been a long-time icon in the City of Brotherly Love, but there is a midwestern city that is challenging that role.

Big Reds Food truck—turned brick and mortar—has snatched the spirit of Chicago and put in on a bun. Be it Hot Dog or Cheesesteak, Big Reds is assaulting your taste buds with gigantic versions of what makes Chicago the heart of the culinary industry.

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415 N. Sullivan Rd. Formally part of the Bruchi’s Cheesesteak franchise, the husband and wife team decided to switch things up and put their own spin on the popular Philadelphia classic. Though their store hours seem on vary, it’s a classic diner take to a sandwich shop. If you’re a Bruchi’s fan, head to the valley and support a couple locals doing the same thing.

I am not one to write reviews normally, but the food here was just beyond exceptional. Everything was fresh and the portions challenged me to finish my entire meal which I don't usually have a problem with! The restaurant is very clean and the staff is friendly. Will definitely be coming back here again!

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Romancing Your Frozen Peanut Butter Pie with chocolate crust, fudge topping, whipped cream and sea salt

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ou only fall in love vehemently as a 14 year old. Before texting and Instagram, picking a Valentine consisted of spending the better part of math class scribbling sweet nothings and doodles onto a piece of weathered loose-leaf paper and folding it with origami precision—with the hope of delivering it to her locker while she re-applies Dr. Pepper flavored chapstick in her Goo Goo Dolls themed mirror. The note asks her out to the carnival that is in town. When she agrees, you spend the better part of the night trying to win her an over-sized monkey with googly eyes. You ride the Ferris wheel, the scrambler, the zipper; her laugh makes you dizzier than spinning in the Tilt-A-Whirl for the third time straight. When you see a group of classmates, everyone collides into a teenage cluster. Then, not unlike throwing darts at balloons, your heart pops as she walks away with Jason—holding a cinnamon-soaked elephant ear. Few lessons are more important than making sure your datenight is riddled with dessert.

Nobody in town is sporting an elephant ear on their menu, but churros are still fried dough dusted in cinnamon and sugar. Originating in Spain and Portugal, the popular street snack has caught on big at pubs who serve mostly fried fare. The Backyard Public House goes a bit beyond the fryer. Their menu is loaded with fun takes on tacos, sandwiches and poutine … but don’t dare to miss the opportunity to grab a beer, a basket of churros and their amazing brown sugar bourbon cream cheese.

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The Docksides's world famous Gooey Sunday Sweet cinnamon coated apples in a cobbler covered with a snicker doddle crust and topped with butter pecan ice cream

cake. I once saw my father eat an entire Cyrus O’ Leary’s cherry cheesecake like it was his duty. I only fell in love with cheesecake when I had the good stuff. If anyone in Spokane is underrated in the dessert category it is the sweet-tooth team over at Europa. Everyone knows they have great Italian food, but swing in and try something from their dessert window. My suggestion is the insane White Chocolate Dipped Raspberry Cheesecake.

If raspberry isn’t really your kind of fruit, you’re in luck. You live in Washington State. We have locally sourced apples on par with the best in the world. Few cultivate local products into masterful creations better than executive chef Molly Patrick at Manito Tap House. Slow cooking down sweet cinnamon coated apples in a cobbler covered with a snickerdoodle crust and topped with butter pecan ice cream is nothing short of remarkable.

If you want the apple but are weary about ending Valentine’s Day with something that heavy, chef Molly’s other establishment, The Blackbird Tavern + Kitchen, is serving up Apple Curry Donuts. Sometimes even a respectable palate like my own can’t imagine what curry in a donut tastes like. Let me help you: it tastes like love with a touch of shame if you dip it in the vadouvan caramel that accompanies it: a short and sweet exclamation point to your amazing dinner.

If you love caramel but need more than a donut’s worth, your only job in life is to roadtrip over to Coeur d’ Alene and take in some of that end of winter lake scenery at The Dockside. Make sure to park at the resort—just so you don’t have to walk too far after shoveling down one of their world famous Gooey Sundaes. They have created an entire menu full of caramel infused, hot fudge covered goblets packed full of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups or any other sweet ending you can find.

I was hoping I could get through this without mentioning my love for peanut butter. Now that we’ve opened Pandora’s box, we might as well give up one of the best kept secrets in town. People are flocking to Gilded Unicorn for the underground mystique, shareable small plates and their creative craft cocktails, but few know of chef Adam Hegsted’s Frozen Peanut Butter Pie, completed with chocolate crust and fudge topping, whipped cream and sea salt. A must try for anyone as crazy over peanut butter as I am.

Speaking of me—my favorite topic—I couldn’t do date night desserts without checking into my long-time favorite restaurant Clover. If you’re wanting to impress that foodie in your life, take them to dinner here and cap off the night with Cindy’s Chocolate Pot du Crëme: a light coffee and chocolate infused cream layered custard with vanilla, whipped cream and a crunchy house made biscotti. A chocolate treat for the couple who seeks the unconventional.

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last. Chef Jeremy Hansen’s speakeasy-vibe Hogwash Whiskey Den in the Cracker Building offers a house made chocolate torte that could make headlines by itself, but a close friend and bartender there showed me a little secret on the menu: the option to add bacon and eggs. Call me crazy, but the combination of rich creamy chocolate, salty crispy bacon and the buttery sunny-side egg yoke was a magnificent trick that I haven’t seen pulled off anywhere else in the Inland Northwest.

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

ASIAN, INDIAN, HAWIIAN Aloha Island Grill. Hawaiian. Operating out of two former Taco John shacks on Monroe and West Francis, Patrick and Lori Keegan serve up fresh, tender Teriyaki Chicken “plates” that will keep you coming back.

Based on family recipes from the islands and plenty more than just teriyaki, both spots offer a student discount; the Francis location serves a creative breakfast concoction called the “Loco Moco.” Open daily. 1724 N. Monroe St. (509) 327-4270 and 1220 W. Francis Ave. (509) 413-2029. eataloha.com.

organic vegetables on their salad bar and in all vegetable dishes. Huge varieties of freshly made sushi and the freshest fruits of the season. Seven days a week, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., 9606 N. Newport Hwy. (509) 465-4849. canaanbuffet.com.

Gordy’s Sichuan Café. Provincial Chinese. This intimate bistro with a creative menu is a temple to the Sichuan cuisine of southwest China. Chef Gordon Crafts and his team serve

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 No. 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. thetoirestaurant.com.

Canaan Buffet Cuisine. Refuel, work, meet, celebrate or unwind with Canaan Buffet’s fantastic selections of Pan-Asian cuisines, along with affordability and a fun atmosphere.

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up dishes laced with ginger, garlic, chiles and the lemony Sichuan “pepper” that sets your tongue buzzing. Open since 1997, Gordy’s is a wonderful exception to mediocre and standardized American-Chinese food. Heavenly dumplings, searing chile basil soup, and the best lemon chicken around are only the beginning. Open Tues-Fri 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 12-9 p.m. 501 E. 30th Ave. (509) 747-1170. gordysspokane.com.

BARBECUE Red Lion BBQ & Pub. For about 20 years, whether it was in the old rhythm and blues, peanut-shells-on-the-floor days, or more recently as a sports bar, there’s always been butt-kickin’ BBQ at this downtown corner spot. The undisputed star here is winebroiled chicken, spicy and robust, yet falling-

off-the-bones moist and tender. Together with the signature fried bread and honey, 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 St. (509) 835-LION (5466). redlionbbq.com.

BISTROS 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 take on salads, the Deviled Eggs, or the Popcorn), craft cocktails, a whiskey bar, and substantial dishes, such as the BaconWrapped Bacon Sliders or the Braised Shortribs. Take the chef 's advice and go with the “You Choose the Price” meal option for the table offered at $35-$65 per head for a surprising culinary journey. Hopefully it will include the Olive Oil Gelato for dessert. Tues-Thurs, 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun-Mon, 4-10 p.m. 1242 W. Summit Pkwy. in Kendall Yards. (509) 443-4410. thewanderingtable.com.

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.

Wild Sage Bistro. Tucked into a classic 1911 brick building on Second Ave. and Lincoln St., Wild Sage offers an intimate dining setting and memorable food with real flair.

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LOCAL CUISINE/dining guide 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 houseinfused flavored liquors. Dinner seven nights a week, opening at 4 p.m. 916 W. Second Ave. (509) 456-7575. wildsagebistro.com.

BREAKFAST & LUNCH SPECIALTIES Frank’s Diner. Frank’s has become a Spokane landmark throughout the past decade.

Both early 1900s vintage rail cars were originally obtained by the Knight brothers, Frank and Jack, during the Depression, and converted to diners. 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 the don’t-miss hash browns and silver dollar pancakes. Seven days 6 a.m.8 p.m. 1516 W. Second Ave. (509) 747-8798.

10929 N. Newport Highway, (509) 465-2464. franksdiners.com.

The Yards Bruncheon. The team at The Yards Bruncheon figured out how to extend the weekend all-week-long by offering brunch every day, and—oh!—how that pleases us.

This modern diner is a combination of breakfast and lunch complemented with classic brunch cocktails. Their menu features comfort food using local farms and producers. The 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. 1248 W. Summit Pkwy., Mon-Sun 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (509) 290-5952. theyardsbruncheon.com.

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fresh and never frozen, homemade sauces, and hand-cut fries. Dreamed up by Dave Lish and his best friend, Curt Goller, and opened in 1998, D. Lish’s Hamburgers has served thousands of burger aficionados in the Inland Northwest and beyond, with the help of Anne Marie, Dave’s wife. Since 2008, Mike Lish stepped up to take Dave’s place and has continued his parents’ legacy of providing a quick, tasty meal at a fair price. Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun 12-7 p.m. 1625 N. Division St., dlishs. com.

Taste Cafe & Fine Art. If you love the taste of healthy and enjoy putting nutrientdense 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 most popular dishes—

Prohibition Gastropub. A small but cozy pub on Monroe St. offering modern meals with a vintage vibe and a carefully curated cocktail menu. Specialty candied bacon appears throughout the menu, from jalapeno poppers to a bevy of burgers. The kitchen is eager to please vegans and vegetarians, as well.

1914 N. Monroe St. Mon, Wed-Sat 11a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-10 p.m., closed Tues. (509) 474-9040.

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 p.m. 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 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) 6679660. 315martinisandtapas.com.

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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., closed Sun. 180 S. Howard St. (509) 468-2929. tastecafeandfineart.com.

Clinkerdagger. English pub décor overlooking the Spokane River. Known for their fresh seafood, steaks and rock salt-roasted prime rib, Clinkerdagger is a favorite eating place among locals. Their salmon filet is one of the best in the area. The Broadway Pea Salad and Blums Coffee Toffee Pie are two classics since 1974. Two cozy fireplaces make for a warm, friendly atmosphere. 621 W. Mallon (in the Flour Mill). Lunch Mon-Fri 11:15-2:30 p.m., Sat 11:30-2:30 p.m., Dinner Mon-Thurs 4:30-9 p.m., Fri 4:30-9:30 p.m., Sat 4-9:30 p.m., Sun lounge 2-9 p.m. and dinner 3-8 p.m.

(509) 328-5965. clinkerdagger.com.

Gilded Unicorn. The Gilded Unicorn is a modern American, classic restaurant featuring handcrafted foods and drinks, located in the historic Montvale Hotel in downtown Spokane, right in the heart the entertainment and arts district. The restaurant's name reflects its blend of classic and modern without taking itself too seriously. The Gilded Unicorn showcases local, seasonal food and drinks from the Northwest and beyond coerced into newfashioned 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.

Masselow’s Steakhouse. Named after a strong chief who was instrumental in the survival of the Kalispels, Masselow’s combines the culinary heritage of the tribe with Northwest fine dining. The restaurant features an intimate and lavishly appointed dining room just off the hotel lobby in the new wing of the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights and serves up an Elk Sirloin and Seared Scallops worth the drive. Their chocolate mousse on the dessert menu is also a show stopper. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights.

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LOCAL CUISINE/dining guide 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.

1898 Public House. With a nod of respect to the year the golf club was originally established, 1898 Public House combines a storied history with modern flair. Led by Executive chef Tyler Schwenk, their culinary team takes pride in preparing classic foods with a fresh twist, while using the finest ingredients. From hand-pressed gourmet burgers and housecured bacon, to house-made rolls and charcuterie, dining at 1898 is an exciting culinary tour for your palate. With signature comfort food dishes and unique combinations designed for the more adventurous foodie. SunThurs 4-9 p.m., Fri/Sat 4-10 p.m., happy hour 4-6 p.m. 2010 W. Waikiki Rd. (509) 466-2121. kalispelgolf.com.

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 Gathering House Café. A great place to meet with a friend for a latté or to work away on your laptop. The café offers a full range of espresso drinks as well as delicious baked goods, and a host of delicious artisan sandwiches and a salad bar for only $5.95. The Gathering House is a church that uses their facility as a job training coffee shop, café, and meeting place that is elevating quality food and lives. Weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 733 W. Garland Ave., (509) 340-9113. gatheringhouse.biz.

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 Ave. and Washington St. with eats, drinks, and nightlife done right. Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. 401 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 321-7480.

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Steam Plant Brewing Co. & Pub. An amazing location for a brewery—under layers of catwalks and an '80s ceiling inside the renovated steam plant. The brewery produces 11 handcrafted microbrews on-site, from their famous Double Stack Stout to several seasonal varieties. Its microbrews are 138

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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.

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

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Kobe Hibachi Sushi and Bar. Their talented hibachi chefs make your meal right in front of you adding extra flair to your dining experience. They offer great selections of sushi and sashimi along with a full bar and their entire team aims to satisfy each and every customer. Mon-Thur 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Fri/Sat 12 - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 9 p.m. 2819 N. Divison St. (509) 315-8864.

Sushi.com. We still think the name is about as cheesy as you can get for a sushi bar and Japanese restaurant, but the food transcends the curious .com label over the door. Sit at the sushi bar and enjoy what’s fresh or take a table and explore the menu that also includes plenty of excellent hot options if raw fish still makes you nervous. Some of our favorites are the super white tuna and the house tempura. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat 12 noon-9 p.m., Sun 12 noon-8 p.m. 430 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0630.

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Ed Clark P R I N C I PA L O F T H E C L A R K C O M PA N Y & HOW’S BUSINESS

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s I enter my 50th year in the advertising and public relations business, I appreciate this chance to reflect on What I Know, what I think I know, what I may have forgotten and what a great ride this has been. Tens of thousands of ads and PR stories. Hundreds of great clients and friends along the way. I feel fortunate.

I’d also like to take this opportunity to announce my refirement!

That’s right, REFIREMENT. Not retirement. I’m refired: fired up, and still excited about working. It is not over yet. I’m still at it, and will be for some time. I have ads to create, stories to tell, ideas to sell, businesses to help, and fun to have in this business. And besides, I’m not old enough to play golf.

The best advice I ever received was from Maryellen Clark, my mother, who taught me this “momily” many, many times throughout my life: “You are what you think you are.” And to this day, when I have doubts, her words come back to me. I think I am happy, I’m an achiever, I’m good at what I do, I’m respected, I’m continually growing and I’m a positive force. And sure enough, I am.

Another important lesson I have learned is in the Serenity Prayer.

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.” The wisdom tells me that the only things I can change are on the inside, so I accept things as they are, change my mind and move on. Of course, I’m not perfect at it—some things are hard to accept—but I am always learning.

Living my life in gratitude helps me realize I am continually blessed and that my blessings must be shared. I start and end each day with an inventory of all I have to be grateful for. It’s amazing how much there is. I make it a point to share my blessings of positivity, abundance, knowledge, humor and more. Each day I try to make at least one person’s day with a compliment or a kind word: telling people they are doing an amazing job, giving them something to be proud

of and happy about. Try it—you’ll like it.

My mom was instrumental in inspiring my professional track. As a college senior majoring in sociology, and nearing graduation, I told her I didn’t know what I was going to do. I didn’t want to be a social worker. She said, “You ought to be a PR man. You’re always trying to get attention; you should get paid for it.” She was right, and I have had a great time getting attention for my clients over the years. It is satisfying to help a business grow and prosper. That’s why I’m still at it.

People often say since I have been in this field for so long, I must have seen a lot of changes. There have been many, especially in how the message is delivered. The digital world we live in is the biggest change in delivery, but one thing has remained the same: the message. Reaching into the customers’ hearts and minds with the sales message and motivating them to buy the product, the service, the idea. It’s still about persuasion. Even with our amazing, burgeoning technology, the business is human. Real human contact is still important, even with the ease of emails, texting and Facebook messaging. Face to face is the best way to communicate.

I have always felt that service to others is important and have done my best through the years to serve my community and my fellow citizens. I’ve been fortunate, in both my business and personal life, to have been involved in many civic projects that have improved Spokane. Momentum, new schools, the Spokane Arena, the Convention Center Expansion and the Spokane Tribe West Plains project, to name a few. Volunteering has played an instrumental role in my life and I encourage others to make a difference by helping make this world and our community a better place for all of us.

Bottom line: I’m grateful every day for the life I have had and look forward to many more sunrises full of exciting opportunities.

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Cheers and salutations, all ye sycophants, zealots and Clarksville fans.

Prepare to be amazed!

That’s because I have shed my earthly trappings that make up the normal flab and gab of Doug. Instead, I appear to you today in my mysterious know-it-all cult figure form otherwise known as Clarnak the Magnanimous: Voice of Treason and Conduit for the Other Side.

I don’t like to brag, but I get a lot of side work these days as a part-time swami.

The usual festive events, you know. Birthday parties, circumcisions, the occasional cremation …

What? You didn’t expect this back page humor column gig to pay all the bills, did you?

Anyway, before we begin, you’ll need to get into the proper psychic mood. Imagine me sitting cross-legged before you and wearing nothing but a pink sequined turban and matching loincloth.

Those of you who haven’t run away screaming may now relax while I assume a trancelike state and unravel 25 of life’s most perplexing riddles.

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CLARNAK: Name two targets that would benefit greatly from an occasional swift and well-placed kick.

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CLARNAK: Where WSU got the idea to start composting human remains.

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CLARNAK: How President Barack Obama would have handled North Korea’s leader, if Obama were a late-night Tweeter.

RIDDLE 6 – Dazed and Confused.

CLARNAK – The Spokane City Council still meets at City Hall on Monday nights.

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CLARNAK: Things to do with those leftover solar eclipse glasses now that the Sun and Moon are behaving themselves again.

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And welcome to Walmart!”

CLARNAK: Each morning, David Condon rises with the birds and can be heard preparing for life after his second term as Spokane mayor expires.

RIDDLE 11 – Burn pile. Litter box liner.

Bottom of Lake Coeur d’Alene.

CLARNAK: Places to put $4 million that are far more deserving than into the pockets of Washington State University’s mediocre football coach – Mike Leach.

RIDDLE 12 – A barrel of Winesaps.

CLARNAK: What Wazzu football fans felt like after being annihilated 14-41 by the UW Huskies in the 2017 Apple Cup. RIDDLE 13 – A one-fingered three-second nose probe.

CLARNAK: – The last legal act left to motorists under Washington State’s new Distracted Driving Laws.

RIDDLE 14 – A bodacious pair of mammoth chesticles.

CLARNAK: The U.S. Navy’s next lewd, crude skywriting assignment.

RIDDLE 15 – More tater tots?

CLARNAK: The only plausible explanation for how potato state Idaho

became the nation’s fastest growing state.

RIDDLE 16 – Win Lotto. Visit dark side of Moon. Tango on Dancing with Stars.

CLARNAK: Three goals that seem a lot more attainable now that Dick’s Hamburgers has started accepting credit cards after 62 continuous years of cashonly transactions.

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RIDDLE 17 – Beer, soda, beer, chips, more beer, and case of adult diapers.

CLARNAK: Typical shopping list for tournament-addicted March Madness fans.

RIDDLE 18 – Gasbags, bozos and selfabsorbed twits.

CLARNAK: Or just “political candidates,” for those of you who can’t face reality.

RIDDLE 19 – Epilogue by Matt Lauer.

CLARNAK: Yet another surprise found in the Harvey Weinstein Dating Manual.

RIDDLE 20 – E=MC2. The four laws of thermodynamics. String theory …

CLARNAK: Those can be figured out.

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RIDDLE 21 – White chocolate lattes gain popularity at area java joints.

CLARNAK: Just tell your local barista, “Whip me up a Rachel Dolezal.”

RIDDLE 22 – That Oprah’s No Doperah!

CLARNAK: Proposed campaign slogan for a certain 2020 presidential candidate.

RIDDLE 23 – Beware the no-armed bandits.

CLARNAK: Spokane’s red-light intersection cameras still raking in the revenue and ripping off drivers.

RIDDLE 24 – The rack, thumbscrews and the whipping post.

CLARNAK: Tortures once popular before TSA inquisitors brought the Full Body Probe to an airport near you.

RIDDLE 25 – A far less imaginative landscape.

CLARNAK: Life in the Inland Northwest following the late December death of Spokane artist extraordinaire, Harold Balazs.

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