Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living magazine April 2018 #149 by Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living

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Top Realtors The housing market is hot right now and we have a list of the realtors keeping up with the action and ensuring their clients transition swiflty out of the homes they want to sell, and find the homes of their dreams.

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Effects of Childhood Trauma Whether you remember traumatic events from your childhood or not doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t affect the effects those events had, and still have, on your livelihood. We explore the latest research in the complex world of childhood trauma.

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What We Know They have shined in Spokane in their show Martini Lounge, and now they are heading to make even bigger dreams come true in LA.

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CONTENTS WHAT’S INSIDE 12

Letters to the Editor

Top Realtors

Reader Feedback

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Editor’s Letter

Horsepower

Stephanie’s Thoughts

Garber Family

First Look and Buzz Riverfrond Park Pavilion Lilacs & Lemons Editor’s Picks 5 Reasons to be a Runner Artist Eye Lead Spokane Spokane Rising #PulseSpokane Photo Pics

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Prime 4 Over 60 Solo Travel Retire Sooner End of Life Planning

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Healthbeat

The Scene

Diabetes & Blurry Vision Eye Health

GU President’s Event Lilac Lit: Chelsea Martin Music: Wayward West Artist: Margot Casstevens

Local Cuisine

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

Hot Topic Childhood Trauma

The Nest Beverage Cart Villa on the Hill Color of the Year

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Feasting At Home Salad Roulette Fire Pizza & Seafood DINING GUIDE Ribbon Cuttings

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Mic Drop: Sergey Grankin & Jonathan Shuffield

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Clarksville: The Perfect Yankee

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

Editor in Chief

Copy Editor Carolyn Saccomanno Datebook Editor Ann Foreyt

of each issue, we publish a photo that depicts the Inland Northwest and why we live here. We invite photographers to submit a favorite to Kristi@spokanecda.com.

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Story submissions: We’re always looking for

PHOTOGRAPHERS Nathan Collins Bryan Cordell Kayleen Gill Katie Hartwig

Datebook: Please submit information to Ann@ spokanecda.com at least three months prior to the event. Fundraisers, gallery shows, plays, concerts, where to go and what to do and see are welcome.

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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.

BUZZ: If you have tips on what’s abuzz in the region, contact the editor at Stephanie@ spokanecda.com.

Stephanie Regalado

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

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.

EDITORIAL

Alicia Hauff Ryan Lindberg Eugene Michel Brendan Ramsey Kaleb Tilton James & Kathy Mangis

CONTRIBUTORS Darin Burt Sergey Grankin

Doug Clark

Anthony Gill

Jennifer LaRue Kristen Saccomanno

Matt Loi

Michelle Darnell

Sylvia Dunn

Kimberly Gunning

Sarah Hauge

Michele Martin

Brian Newberry

Sharma Shields

Jonathan Shuffield

Sylvia Fountaine Diane Holm

Kris Kilduff

Megan Perkins

Penny Simonson

Judith Spitzer

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR/what you had to say

Awards Features I love reading about the women in your Women In Business Leadership Awards each year, as well as your 20 Under 40 winners. Each year I’m impressed that you somehow unearth another fantastic crop of winners. It’s especially impressive considering I rarely hear about the nomination process and am usually taken aback when the article appears and those I may have nominated miss out for another year. Could you run a list of your awards and when you begin accepting nominations and how the process works? Some of my friends are already nearing 40 and I don’t want to miss another year! —Stephen Emory Stephen, We accept nominations all year long, but make a bigger push for them a couple of months before the feature is slated to run. We always run requests in the magazine, as well as on our Facebook page and in our email newsletter, the Bozzi LowDown. Send us a note and we’ll add your email to the list!

Insider Tips Regarding your “Insider Tips” in the March issue, I was hoping for some solid info but most of the tips are generalities about this being a great place to live and to dine. I want to know where to go to get the best steak deal at Churchill’s, how to beat the crowds at the Lilac Parade, where the best upscale happy hour is, how to find free parking downtown, where the secret steps on the south hill are, which alley will I find that secret speakeasy? Come back with a REAL article on Insider Tips and I’ll buy the next issue off the newsstands. I otherwise enjoy the magazine and thought the article on Joey Marcella’s art was impressive; where has he been? —Nancy Hill Nancy, Keep on eye on the magazine and you’ll see those tips shared in greater detail throughout the year … oh, and we just so happen to have an article on finding the best deals on steaks in the May issue. We look forward to surprising you with things you may appreciate in the future. 12

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Lilacs, Lemons and Downtown Metered Parking The first page I turn to each issue is Lilacs and Lemons. The item on the two hour parking ticket downtown really hit a nerve. For those who don’t go downtown very often, the rules are confusing. I understand that you can’t stay in the same parking spot for more than two hours (even if you need to plug it for another half hour because your hair appointment went a little over) but do visitors understand that? I dreaded when my sister visited town and planned to spend an afternoon downtown. It occurred to me that she had probably parked at a meter and after she was there a few hours, I realized she would probably go plug it, thinking it was perfectly legal. I was able to reach her in time to move the car just as the meter attendant had approached her car. I think it’s appalling the way we treat our visitors downtown. Luckily, she escaped just in time, but it would have added a sour note to an otherwise wonderful visit. —Jodie Blankenship Love what you read? Have an idea of something more relevant we could include? Please share your thoughts with us by sending a message to editor@spokanecda. com.

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EDITOR LETTER/a note from Stephanie

The Gift of Human Connection

“People are never too young or too old to look for human connection.” —John Turturro

ames was sleeping when I walked into the room, taught skin—freckled and dry— stretched across his bones. His head rested back on a deflated pillow, mouth open as his breath pushed in and out and over his teeth. I pulled the one chair in the room from against the wall and scooted it right up next to his twin-sized bed, gently allowing the heaviness of my body to settle onto the wooden seat, holding my breath to prevent the chair’s inevitable creaks and groans. His son’s voice sliced through the air from the doorway, “Want me to turn the TV on?” he asked. “I’m okay, thank you,” I replied. I couldn’t imagine adding that kind of noise to the space, to James’s sleep. His son, Lance, had asked me to sit with James while he ran to the grocery store. A few weeks earlier, doctors deemed a tumor they had been observing in his neck inoperable after it had ballooned out of control, its cancerous tentacles dangerously creeping into his neck, brain and spinal cord. In a snap, James was given a death sentence. I sat in the stillness while dust, made heavy by the distant scent of cat urine, hung low in the air until the cat traipsed in. Happy to give my hands something to do, he rubbed back and forth across my legs, thrusting his head into my hands, tail twitching, purr rising. The vibrations from the sudden action in the room were just the song the low-hanging particles needed to stir them into dance. “He likes you,” James said, as the corners of his mouth curled upward into a smile. “He is friendly,” I said, smiling back at him. “How are you feeling?” He timidly pressed his shaking left hand against his neck, cupping the large tumor as his face grimaced. “Does it hurt?” I asked. “A … a … a little bit,” he said. I asked if I could refresh his water or fetch him anything at all, and reminded him—as he began inching his body closer to me and the edge of the bed—that he needed to stay safe within the confines of bed until his son returned. As he relaxed back onto his pillow and I helped tuck his arms under the covers, our eyes locked. I could tell he was trying to access words to share with me, but they were just far enough away to make them impossible to extract. All of my initial apprehension and uneasiness melted away as we smiled at one another … and it felt as though we launched right into a profound conversation, absent of words. “You … you, you’re very pretty,” he said as his cloudy blue eyes sparkled. Blushing, I thanked him for his kindness. He shared the sentiment with me at least 10 more times as I asked him questions about his life he couldn’t find the answers to; so we mainly stared and smiled at one another. Our wordless “soul talk,” as I came to think of it, was eventually broken by the commotion of the front door opening and Lance pushing through with arms full of bulging plastic grocery bags. James shooed him away as he walked into the bedroom with the same hand that had cupped his tumor earlier in our visit. “How did it go,” Lance asked. “He’s quite charming … and we enjoyed each other’s company, I believe,” I shared. “He told me I’m very pretty many times.” 14

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“Did you fall in love, Dad?” Lance asked as James beamed. They thanked me for the time and James spoke the words “come back anytime” as he stretched his arm toward me, reaching for my hand. I clasped both of my hands around his as he pulled me in closer and I leaned over his bed. “Thank you for this time together, James,” I said as the corners of my eyes heated up. “Please rest well and take good care of yourself.” “Okay, okay, Dad, it’s time to let the goddess go home,” Lance said. I teared up as I walked next door to my house, revisiting the initial apprehension I felt when Lance had shared James was “on his death bed” and asked if I could help him out by sitting with him for a while. I don’t know when I’ll go back to sit with James next, but I know it will be second only to the first time we shared together. It never ceases to amaze me how swiftly humans can deeply connect, with or without words, with or without history or prior intimacy—as long as we are open to connection in the first place. And I wonder: Is there a greater gift to give or to receive? We are Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine, and we are Spokane and 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. Wishing you all the gift of beautiful pockets of human connection in, perhaps, unlikely places. Stay open to others … and it shall be unveiled to you, time and again. My best,

Stephanie Regalado stephanie@spokanecda.com

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The Riverfront Park

n 2014, Spokane citizens approved a $64 million dollar bond to improve and redevelop Riverfront Park. The bond approval did not increase citizen taxes and is funding five major design elements, including redevelopment of the Pavilion. The intent for the Pavilion is to become a premier gathering place that will attract people of all ages, families and visitors alike, to Riverfront Park during the day, evening and throughout the year. Garco Construction, NAC Architecture, the Berger Partnership and THEVERYMANY Studio are heading up the design-build team. Once the Park Board and the design-build team began evaluating all of the costs and benefits of the various options, partially covering the Pavilion proved to be the best option for two reasons: As the Park Board evaluated and researched the options for covering the Pavilion, they realized there is significant unknown risk in design options that provide a full cover. Additional structural forensic studies would be needed to determine if the Pavilion’s ex-

Pavilion Redesign

isting structure can support a full cover. This study would cost approximately $500,000 and would take one year to complete. Because the original Pavilion was never built to support a cover long-term (it was only intended to be a temporary structure for Expo ’74), the Park Board has been advised that a study is likely to reveal significant repairs to the Pavilion structure would be needed, and those repairs could come at a cost. As a result, the Park Board came to feel a full cover option presented too much risk for taxpayers. Additionally, a fully covered Pavilion was not the recommend design choice because it would eliminate a connection to the river. The design-build team proposed a concept

L I L ACS L E M O N S

for the Pavilion that would elevate visitors high into the Pavilion along the center support structure or mast, that would provide incredible views of downtown and the river gorge. The design-team focused its designs around four key elements—connection to the river, illumination, elevation and shade. The team envisions a provocative and interesting amphitheater and landscaped bowl that allows visitors to climb or walk up to the eastern rim of the Pavilion concrete ring and serve as a seating area for shows and events that will happen on a stage located below. The project is slated to be complete by fall of 2019. riverfrontparknow.com

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FIRST LOOK/lilacs & lemons {bad}

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{good out of bad}

lilacslemons by Vincent Bozzi

LILACS to Leroy Eadie, director of parks and recreation, for pushing to bring the huge vinyl butterflies in Riverfront Park back. One is still standing, at the north end, without the vinyl and another has the frame, but is packed away. Their bright, beautiful, iconic, slightly kitschy wings have been clipped, but the artist, Eric Grohe, is consulting with the city on how best to restore these guardians of the gates; well, at least two out of four of them. Donate at spokaneparksfoundation.org. LILACS to the many artists and patrons who supported the Bozzi Gallery over the past five years. With road construction, the loss of Olive Garden and now the sale of the building, it’s time to move on to other adventures in art. Thank you to gallerists Daniel Boatsman and Melinda Melvin for working hard to keep it going, and to all who joined us on First Fridays for a sip of wine, some snacks from Taste Café, and a chance to hobnob with the brilliant people some of us business types don’t often get to meet. Now we are looking forward to new iterations of the gallery: art events held at Chateau Rive. Stay posted, and artists, keep creating. LILACS to school districts which took reasonable approaches to the high school walkouts designed to mourn the dead in the Florida shooting and to make a statement about gun laws. Some schools sanctioned it and called it an assembly while others took a hard-nosed approach and cited the children with violations. Which approach is likely to teach a lasting lesson in tolerance and practical thinking? RIP Toys R Us, Five Mile Pizza,

Wolf Creek Lodge, Milford’s, Patit Cellars and other businesses that have had to shut down in the last month or so. As new restaurants and bars open each month, and as online shopping continues to grow, casual-

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ties simply must occur. Still, we hate saying goodbye to old friends. If you have a favorite store, restaurant or watering hole, please stop in rather than taking them for granted.

LEMONS to restaurants in Restaurant

Week that had a bizarre policy of only allowing patrons to order from the Restaurant Week menu if the entire table ordered from it—something about wanting to bring all the food out at the same time. How likely are we to get two people, let alone four, to agree on anything? Seems incredibly shortsighted, and possibly the corollary of other side of the item above; businesses shouldn’t take patrons for granted, either. P.S. otherwise, we had a fantastic meal, but one in our group is unlikely to return.

LILACS to City Councilman Breean Beggs, who is proposing bringing a public broadband network to Spokane. It means laying a lot of underground fiber, but it could help Spokane jump light years ahead of other cities in terms of technology and access to fast internet, and breaking the stranglehold that one large cable company now has would be a great step in the right direction.

LILACS to the Washington Senate Com-

mittee that is proposing a bill to outlaw bringing untrained service animals into stores and restaurants. More and more people are bringing their pets into the stores under the guise of “service,” but oftentimes, the animals are simply their pets. The bill would also allow only dogs and miniature horses to pass muster as service animals. Turtles and peacocks, for example, simply cannot be trained to the levels the Americans with Disabilities Act require.

FIRST LOOK/editor’s picks

SPOKANE CARES For more ideas to embrace service and find meaningful ways to serve—in more than 25 categories—visit spokanecares.org.

editorpicks

by Stephanie Regalado

A Few of my Favorite Things

SPOKANE HAS HEART It’s no secret I suffer from a bleeding heart, and what better time to let that flag fly than during

Spokane Gives month this month. During last year’s Spokane Gives month, 17,863 volunteers donated 104,687 hours of service, resulting in a 2.5 million dollar economic impact in the community. There are tons of ways to plug in and make a difference, and I wanted to share a few of those that stood out to me.

If you have a product or service that you feel should be an editor’s pick, shoot me an email and I’ll give it a look (stephanie@spokanecda.com).

FOOD FOR FINES AT SPOKANE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT Spokane County Library District is holding its annual Food for Fines event during National Library Week, April 8–14. Donations go to the Second Harvest Food Bank and other regional food banks serving Spokane County and reduce library customers’ overdue fees. For every non-perishable food item, $2 will be forgiven from a cardholder’s account, up to $20 per library account. Food for Fines can only be applied to overdue and/or damaged items fees and cannot be applied to lost-item charges or accounts referred to collection. Since 2013, they have collected more than 19,000 pounds of food and forgiven thousands in fines. scld.org

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THE HILLYARD SEED LIBRARY A former card catalog at Hillyard Library has been turned into a Seed Library housing hundreds of seeds available for “check out,” but unlike the other library materials, you won’t get fined if you don’t bring the seeds back. As a library card holder, you can check out six packets of edible plant seeds (marked E for edibles) and six packets of decorative plant seeds (marked B for blooms and ornamentals) per season. If you check out seeds marked “heirloom,” you are encouraged to harvest the seeds at the end of the season and return them to the library. If they are marked hybrid, plant them, enjoy them and then compost them, as they will not produce the same plant and aren’t useful for seed saving. Heirloom seed savers can share seeds by filling up a donation envelope, along with pertinent information about your seeds, and they will be added to the collection. The initial seed collection is made up of seeds donated by seed companies and seeds purchased with donor funds. Eventually the seeds will come from local gardeners. spokanelibrary.org

THE SPOKANE PARKS FOUNDATION’S MAKE A SPLASH IN A KID’S LIFE The Spokane Parks Foundation’s program provides free swimming opportunities, swimsuits and swim lessons to kids throughout Spokane County. Donations ensure they keep the kids swimming and splashing safely each and every summer. Public poolappropriate swimwear is often a luxury item for families who are struggling to provide the basic necessities while raising children. Through the Make A Splash In A Kid’s Life program, you can ensure no child is turned away CLEANING FROM THE CORRIDOR from one of Last year, over 300 CFTC volunteers descended in the Emerson Garfield childhood’s neighborhood up and down the North Monroe corridor where volunteers sweetest painted art murals, cleaned properties, removed trash, gardened and much summertime more. This year’s CFTC event will be on Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to memories. noon in Peaceful Valley. Volunteers will have an opportunity to clean along Contact the the Spokane River, improve community gardens, paint graffiti and assist in Spokane Parks clearing trash throughout the neighborhood and neighborhood parks. The Foundation at (509)326CFTC program is part of Spokane Gives initiative. VolunteerSpokane.org 5233 for swimsuit donations or spokaneparksfoundation.org to make a financial contribution. APRIL 2018 / spokanecda.com

rising FIRST LOOK/spokane runner

top5

Reasons to Be a

Take to the Many, Many Trails

Runner

in Spokane

by Kimberly Gunning

Last summer, running footwear brand HOKA ONE ONE produced its “Top Trails Series” of videos, highlighting some of the best running cities in the U.S. One of those installments featured our very own trail running haven of Spokane. But HOKA couldn’t pass up the opportunity to touch upon the area’s notable running history, as well—of which many locals are likely familiar. Being a runner in Spokane is a natural choice in hobbies, whether you’re a recreational jogger or an elite athlete toeing the line at prominent races for your chance at breaking the finish line ribbon. The area offers everything all of the best running cities do—and maybe even a little more. So, here are the top five reasons to be a runner in Spokane.

Start the Season at the Lilac Bloomsday Run Each spring, thanks to the suggestion of Olympic marathon runner Don Kardong, tens of thousands of runners gather in downtown Spokane for the Lilac Bloomsday Run (May 6). The challenging 12-kilometer course attracts everyone from professional runners to families of walkers. This race might be among the claims to fame of Spokane’s running culture—finding itself on national top race lists from time to time—but it’s not the only one worth registering for. The area has dozens of annual races, from 5ks to marathons.

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Access to well-groomed trails is never more than a 10-minute drive from nearly anywhere in the city. With Dishman Hills, Iller Creek and Camp Sekani Park to the east, Palisades Park and Riverside State Park to the west, the paved Centennial Trail that runs right through the city center and plenty of other small trails linking from neighborhoods, there are plenty of routes to explore. And the trails in Liberty Lake, Coeur d’Alene and beyond make for a lengthy weekend bucket list. Races run the gamut from 5ks to 50ks, including the Spokane River Run, Mt. Spokane 50k/25k and the Trail Maniacs series.

Join a Running Group One wouldn’t think the population of Spokane could justify the number of running groups that flock the roads in the warmer months (and they’re unofficially still navigating snowy streets during winter months, too). Serious runners find training partners in the women’s Spokane Swifts and men’s Spokane Distance Project groups. And running versus beer drinking priorities are up for negotiation at weekly runs from The Lantern Taphouse and Iron Goat Brewing, among other locales around town. One of the largest running groups in the nation—the Flying Irish Running Group—meets weekly at Ripples Riverside Grill

at the Red Lion Hotel, where members run with 300-600 of their closest friends. Drawing national attention, the Flying Irish (and their usual shenanigans) was featured in the March 2018 issue of Runner’s World.

Need Shoes? Say No More Every great running city has their go-to running specialty shop. Spokane is no exception, and Fleet Feet Spokane’s owners Wade and Julie Pannell and their staff will make you feel right at home to talk all-things-running. They recently reopened their downtown shop in a large, vibrant space in the heart of Kendall Yards, with easy access to the Centennial Trail. The local business is an active participant in the running community and host to a myriad of events and training groups year-round for all levels of runners.

Give Yourself a Reason to Indulge If you’re one who runs to eat and drink, you’re not alone, and Spokane is a great city to balance these loves. Take to the trails or the hilly city routes and burn some calories, then head to one of the several dozen beer and wine tasting rooms, savor a scoop of postworkout homemade ice cream, or grab some grub at a locally owned eatery. The more miles on your weekly running log, the less guilt there will be when enjoying the food and beverage scene here.

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FIRST LOOK/we asked

asked

As we honor the Top Realtors in Spokane, we wondered about the first steps our social media friends take to make a new space feel like home. Here’s how nine of them infuse the magic of home into their houses.

Elizabeth Bernice Scott My Mother taught me long ago that the first room you set up is the bedroom. Then no matter how tired you are from the move—and no matter where you are in the process—you have a beautiful new space to lay your head. It has always worked.

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Hara Allison I’ve been told that no matter where I go, or how long I’m there, I instantly make my space homey. I think it’s just adding personal items that bring you joy.

KelliAnne Hunsanger-Yates Sage smudge first because it can’t hurt, but may really help. More practical: I just keep going and plow through unpacking because if I don’t, boxes sit unpacked for months.

Theresa Schimmels A picture of my family on the table, a few books on a shelf, and a familiar plant placed by a window. And it’s ready. Karen Mobley I haven’t moved for a long time. My mother taught me to pack one box with the things you need for the first day— enough kitchen stuff to make a simple meal, coffee, toilet paper and a few tools. And then, to get a few things organized so you can sleep, sit down and be ready to go the second day. It is important to be able to eat and rest. Moving is really demanding especially if you are going from one community to another. Cathy Thomas Schnug Planning where to put— and how to organize—everything that will go in the kitchen. Jennifer Barnhart I made a wall that’s the first thing you see when you come into my house. A mirror is in the middle of a bunch of positivity. So when you stand in front of the wall you become a part of the positive. Jessica Crichton We’ve moved many times in my children’s lives, so I’ve had to find ways to make every house a home. Physical things such as always having pictures on the walls, and making sure my kids always had their special blankies even when they were sleeping on the floor, as well as making their food the same way they loved, and getting everything unpacked and clean as fast as possible for them. I also have always burned incense and had books everywhere. Now, I can make a home out of a storage container if I need to, and my children have happy memories of their home, wherever it was at the time. I’m pretty proud of that.

14TH AND GRAND SALON

Darin Burt It’s immediately spilling something on the carpet. Seriously though, paint at least one wall somewhere with a favorite color.

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spokane eyerising FIRST LOOK/artist

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Artist Eye on Spokane

Boulevard Mercantile

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by Megan Perkins

I love the shape of the Boulevard Mercantile building. It reminds me of the Flatiron building in New York. It is neat looking outside, and the inside contains a multitude of vintage treasures. I shop there frequently and some of my recent finds have included a cast iron tree stand, Dante and Beatrice bookends, and a book of John Singer Sargent paintings. I stopped by one rainy day, and this painting is the result. Megan Perkins began her project, Artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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A SCOOP

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I remember the first time I visited the Scoop. A friend who lived in the neighborhood had invited me for coffee, and I was shocked that I had missed the place from years and years of driving just a couple blocks over on Bernard. The place was so perfectly hidden. I’m glad I had found it though, because the Scoop is just one of Spokane’s spectacular neighborhood businesses. With its simple, urban-designed space, it somehow fits perfectly with nearby homes and structures despite not really resembling any of them. Doyle’s, Rockwood Bakery and Batch Bakeshop all serve similar functions in other parts of the city. These types of small, neighborhood-oriented coffee shops, markets and cafés dot our city and play an important role in many residents’ daily lives. They’re cultural institutions, equally perfect for coffee before work, a treat with family, a bag of groceries or live music on a Friday evening. Because shops like the Rocket have become so integral in our daily lives, it’s easy to forget that across the country, these types of commercial spaces––located in some cases in the middle of single-family neighborhoods––are not at all the norm. During the height of American urbanization and the advent of the automobile, planners strictly separated differing land uses, spurring the development of strip malls and drive-thru restaurants. But in Spokane, our inner neighborhoods developed relatively early in the 20th century,

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spurred along by an extensive streetcar system. Many of the commercial spaces we love today originally served trolley riders—even those outside of more established centers like Garland and Monroe. Over time, as the car began to dominate and the streetcar system closed, some spaces retained their retailoriented use, but others were converted to homes and written out of the zoning code. Until now. While most of our favorite neighborhood businesses have been operating for decades, the City of Spokane recently allowed former commercial spaces within residential areas to be reused as neighborhood-serving retail. It’s a low-impact designation which roughly mirrors places like The Scoop and Batch Bakeshop. It also exempts potential business-owners from off-street parking requirements and other regulations which often make these projects difficult to pencil. Developers are starting to take advantage of the new rules. A new brewery and bakery called the Grain Shed will open soon in a converted structure near South Perry, and developer Rob Brewster is working on a neighborhood café nearby. In all, about 100 former commercial buildings across the city, including many in north and central Spokane, are eligible for the new rules. Every neighborhood in this city deserves a Scoop, or a Doyle’s, or a Rocket Market, or a Batch Bakeshop. These small businesses make our city more livable in subtle and interesting ways. They should inspire both national and regional envy. Let’s continue building on this unique feature of our city. Anthony Gill is an economic development professional and the founder of Spokane Rising, an urbanist blog focused on ways to make our city a better place to live.

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April’s Renaissance Moment

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Spring is in full bloom in Spokane and it is easy to see why our Renaissance continues—community

celebrations begin in earnest and our sense of family builds with each event. One of the signature gatherings starting next month is the weekly downtown Spokane Farmers’ Market. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this robust collection of local growers brings fresh vegetables and fruits as well as baked goods, meat, eggs and other products to the market for sale. Health and fitness offerings germinate in the spring punctuated by our capstone race, May’s Bloomsday run and walk drawing entrants from around the globe. Race organizers announced a surge of more than 8,000 runners and walkers jumped on board since online registration opened on January 1, suggesting the final tally could reach 50,000 by race day for the 41st annual pilgrimage through community neighborhoods. Prior to the arrival of the Bloomies, bike enthusiasts have a chance to visit the Spokane Bike Expo and Swap on April 14, at the Spokane Fairgrounds hosted by the venerable nonprofit Big Brothers and Sisters.

Our Renaissance’s momentum is unabated because, like the original Italian Renaissance, the creativity of our artists gives energy to the soul of the city. The vibrant Downtown Spokane Partnership understands this all too well, showcasing our sizzling art and retail scene every month during its First Friday series at a plethora of downtown locations, seemingly growing with the longer daylight hours. Our spring will peak this year with the 80th Lilac Festival, “Swing Into Spokane,” occurring the third weekend in May, when 150,000 citizens descend on the downtown iconic torchlight parade to honor our military, empower our youth and showcase our region. Collectively, we know community grows when our citizens feel they belong. Like the famous 1970’s song “We Are Family” suggests: “Have faith in you and the things you do, you won’t go wrong, this is our family jewel.” Spokane shines because we come together as a family this spring. Our Renaissance continues. Col. Brian Newberry, USAF (Retired) is the current executive director of Leadership Spokane, and the former Commander, 92 ARW, Fairchild AFB.

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SPRING SUNSET AT PALOUSE FALLS Instagram @brendanramseyphotography by Brendan Ramsey This was the first time shooting the sunset at Palouse Falls, and Mother Nature treated me well. This is a long exposure at 30 secs so I could get the swirl in the water below the falls. Born and raised in Washington, my love for photography started at a young age, first on film and now digital. Fleeting light has always captivated me with sunrise and sunset being my favorite to photograph.Â

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BRIDGING THE GAP by Nathan Collins Instagram @collins_and_camera Born and raised in Spokane, I have grown accustomed to exploring Bowl and Pitcher Park area. I love sharing the wonder of this area to encourage others to go out and experience new places in the Pacific Northwest.Â

TIMELESS by Kaleb Tilton Instagram @kalebhasadream When I’m not working with cameras I spend my time enjoying coffee and loving on my little family. Fifty years ago, some of my favorite views were nonexistent. The Washington Water Power building laid nestled between tracks, the river hidden beneath railways that later crossed Spokane Falls by trestle. These lines proceeded west along the ridge that is now Kendall Yards. I feel indebted to those who pushed to hold a World’s Fair here. Without Expo ’74, our beloved Riverfront Park would not be what it is today.

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ew York social justice activist Tarana Burke, originator of the “MeToo” movement, and journalist Ronan Farrow, who helped break the story exposing multiple accusations of assault and harassment by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, will share their perspectives on their work and the movement as features of the seventh Presidential Speaker Series on Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in McCarthey Athletic Center. The wave of reported incidents of sexual assault and misconduct that followed the Harvey Weinstein exposé—involving entertainment personalities, politicians, educators and others—has brought renewed attention and awareness to the widespread nature of this behavior. The public is invited to attend, listen and be inspired by Burke, who is among those recognized as Time magazine’s 2017 Person of the Year: The Silence Breakers, and Farrow, who received global recognition for his culture-shifting series of articles on Harvey Weinstein published in The New Yorker.

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“This contemporary issue affects all of us. My hope is that this event provides an opportunity to engage with leaders at the forefront of this social justice movement, to better understand the epidemic of systematic sexual harassment and abuse, and to more deeply appreciate the profound cultural change the #MeToo movement represents,” says Gonzaga president Thayne McCulloh. The movement has demonstrated that sexual assault and harassment persist despite the life-changing effect that sexual assault and harassment have on individuals, and despite systematic efforts to raise awareness, educate and alter behavior across many environments. This event provides an opportunity to engage with leaders at the forefront of this social justice movement, to better understand the phenomenon of sexual abuse, and to more deeply appreciate the profound cultural change the #MeToo movement represents. General seating tickets are $14, and $10 for students, educators and seniors. ticketswest.com.

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Building Complicated IKEA Furniture Without Instructions:

A Conversation with Writer Chelsea

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IT’S APRIL, and that means it’s time for the Get Lit! Festival (April 23-29). Top events on my list include the Brit Bennett and Maggie Smith reading (I loved Bennett’s novel, The Mothers), and the Native Women reading, featuring writers Tifffany Midge, Dawn Pichon Barron, Tiffany Midge, Ruby Hansen Murray, M.L. Smoker, and more. Check out the Get Lit! website for a full schedule of events, getlitfestival.org. Local writer Chelsea Martin is involved with a whopping FIVE events at Get Lit! this year. Her most recent book, the memoir Caca Dolce, is a tour de force, stirring and hilarious, damning and redemptive. Chelsea was kind enough to answer some questions I sent her over email: You and your boyfriend, artist Ian Amberson, moved to Spokane about a year and a half ago. What drew you both to Spokane and what’s it like being here at this stage in your artistic careers? We

basically moved here because it was an inexpensive city close to family. Spokane is a small city and there are a lot of cultural gaps, which can be frustrating, but I think it’s cool to think of it as an opportunity to be a part of filling some of those gaps. Ian and I started Spokane Zine Fest last year because we noticed no one was doing it, and it feels really good to be able to bring that to Spokane and see how many people here are already making zines. At the book’s end, you write, “I’ve come to think of all of my past selves as if they are my daughters. I want to stand up for them, to make sure that even when they were being very bad they were still loved and understood, even if only by their future self.” This was a profound moment for me. Was this idea present as you wrote the memoir, or did you uncover it in the process? It was definitely something I came to while

writing. One of the most positive things to come out of writing this collection was coming to that realization. The idea that I could love my past selves instead of feeling embarrassed or regretful or nostalgic about them was a revelation, and has also helped me forgive myself and move on from a lot of things.

Caca Dolce is one of the funniest memoirs I’ve ever read, yet there is also this very sobering behavior in it, particularly from adult male figures who should be acting parental, but who instead act like petulant (and abusive) toddlers. How do you see pain and humor functioning in your work? Within a memoir,

especially my own, I see humor working as a nervous tic, as a way to make readers feel comfortable and happy as they’re presented with uncomfortable and vulnerable stories. I use humor a lot in my work, but I intentionally tried to tone it down in this book, for

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one because it felt like endless nervous laughter, but also because I wanted each essay to feel like it had been written at the time I was writing about, and I’ve never viewed the present moment with much of a sense of humor. “Voluntary Responses to Involuntary Sensations” was one of the hardest-hitting chapters in the book for me because it so deftly describes your experiences with Tourette’s and OCD. How is memoir writing different from other forms of writing/art, and do you find the work agonizing or cathartic or both? In general I found writing

about myself very stressful. It didn’t feel playful, like putting fiction together does. It felt like building complicated IKEA furniture without instructions. I knew what stories I wanted to tell and the feelings I wanted to portray, but I had no idea how to get there. The Tourette’s piece in particular felt difficult because I didn’t want to misrepresent what Tourette’s or OCD are, but I also don’t really know anything about them outside of my own experiences. So it felt like a balancing act of being honest about my experience and also making clear that none of the characters in that piece knew what they were talking about. What memoirs would you recommend to Spokane Coeur d’ Alene Living readers? I recently read and

loved Trip by Tao Lin, which is about Terence McKenna and psychedelics but is also very personal and insightful and completely delightful. I also love and always recommend Bandit by Molly Brodak about her life as it was affected by her bank robber father. 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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Wayward

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ROCK IS RESURGING in Coeur d’Alene and

Spokane. In particular, a blend of somewhat psychedelic, blues-influenced, modernized 1960s and ‘70s classic rock with a twist of punk and alt is carving out its niche in our scene. Metal and hardcore, plus certain varieties of hard rock, have steady, devoted followings in the area, but this straightahead rock sound has been more fickle. Over the past two years, Wayward West has been Coeur d’Alene’s vanguard of this style. Additionally, they’re calling attention to original songwriting in a city where cover bands seem to book most of the gigs. Tyson Juarez (vocals and guitar) and Dan Couillard (drums), who met working at Pilgrim’s Market in the Lake City, started jamming in 2015. Early the next year, they matched up with bassist Tanner Aunan, who responded to Dan’s Facebook plea for some low end. Aunan, having played with the bluesy Jesi B. & the All Rites for about seven years, promptly blew up his old bass amp trying to match volume with Couillard. He

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wasn’t used to rocking so hard, but damn, it felt good. The name Wayward West refers to their Northwest-specific brand of rock: loud and gutsy with a heavy neo-classic rock influence. Drum patterns derive from rollicking blues shuffles and funk grooves along with a touch of modern, fast kick-drum work and syncopation. Lyrics tell tales of heartbreak and sticking it to the man. Tons of fuzz-drenched riffs dominate the tunes. Of course, beards are obligatory. Juarez draws guitar inspiration from Cream and Black Sabbath, and vocally from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Marc Bolan of T-Rex. Aunan digs progressive, eclectic sounds from Rush to Primus, as well as Queens of The Stone Age and Rage Against the Machine. Couillard enjoys sentimental pop-punk, post-hardcore, and emotionally-driven music from Brand New, Thrice and Tiny Moving Parts. Overall, one could call Wayward West stoner fuzz with punkier drums and faster tempos. Wayward West released their Generation Blues EP in 2016 and their Astrobuzz album last August. Astrobuzz’s opening title track takes surf rock into the 21st century. Administration is their most political and aggressive track, pointing to what seemed like a lose/lose election scenario. “Lowlife Blues” was their newest song upon recording, points toward where the band is currently heading. Keep an eye out for a music video of that grooving tune. The Astrobuzz album was self-produced and engineered locally by Lee Stoker. So far, Wayward West’s notable shows include performing with The Pack A.D. and for Volume 2016. Having just played The Bartlett with Indian Goat and The Grizzled Mighty, you can now see them with Mos Generator and Sower at The Hogfish Bar & Grill in Coeur d’Alene on Friday, April 20. Expect them to book a mini-tour around the Northwest while writing songs for their next album. Find Wayward West on Facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp and YouTube.

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Margot Casstevens Margot Casstevens is the kind of artist

who would (and has) cut off her hair, shaved her head, put the hair in a gallon-sized zip lock bag with a piece of cardstock and a title, and pinned the bag to a wall of an art gallery. Concerned less about the monetary value of such a piece and more about the value of a good conversation or even the solution to a problem, she creates work without compromise, focusing on communication, exploration and understanding. “Art allows us to ask questions about the world about human experience in all its variety,” she says. “It gives us a vehicle with which to celebrate, explore and invent. Art is a conversation we are having with each other, with our past and with our future possibilities.” Her passion for creative expression started early. “It was preverbal. I remember being mesmerized by a book of Asian prints when I was about three and then, by four, miming to my mother that I wanted to be an artist by holding up a pencil and a sheet of paper.” She gives her upbringing credit for her curious nature. Thoughtful and educated, her parents moved often. Margot started school in England, lived in Germany and all around the U.S., and attended high school

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in New Delhi, India. “I know what it’s like to be different while recognizing the fundamental things we all share as humans,” she says, adding that, because of her exposure to other cultures, she could never be a xenophobe. With a bachelor of fine arts in drawing and print making from Washington University in St. Louis, and a graduate degree in sculpture from the University of South Florida, Casstevens has fully embraced her creative nature, creating and exhibiting her work regularly and exposing young minds to the possibilities at Eastern Washington University, where she teaches printmaking, and Spokane Falls Community College, where she teaches drawing and art appreciation. Casstevens shares her thoughts through drawing, printmaking, sculpture and, most recently, stop-action filmmaking that includes her drawings. Her work has been featured in regional solo exhibi-

tions and in group shows in Washington DC, Chicago, New York and Tokyo. Her latest creations include undergarments and nightwear that have been saturated in an acrylic gel medium until they are flat and solid. She then inks them and prints them onto rice paper. The exhibition, called Underpinnings, will be at Saranac Art Projects (25 W. Main Ave.) in May and will include a stop-action film called Button. “I’ve always thought of clothing as a way we tell stories about who we are or who we want to be. Clothes both cover up and display at the same time,” she says. “Undergarments are, perhaps, the private stories we carry and share with just a few. And Button deals with the seemingly useless repetitive activities that fill so much of our time, and the hidden interior meanings that emerge.” When asked what advice she’d give to others, she is quick to answer, “Pay attention, be less afraid, travel, meet people, see cool stuff and be humane.”

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April 7: The Hunger Run

Second Harvest and the Union Gospel Mission share a common purpose: helping people in need. Both organizations are passionate about feeding the hungry. Second Harvest distributes more than two million pounds of free food each month to 26 counties in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. UGM serves more than 1,000 meals a day and is open to the public for lunch and dinner each day. In order to increase awareness of hunger in our region and promote a healthy option for raising funds, Second Harvest and UGM are teaming up to sponsor The Hunger Run—a familyfriendly run/walk in the Spokane Valley. Register at thehungerrun.org.

April 11: Blue Öyster Cult

APRIL 2018 April 14: A Night to Remember Gala Relive the Age of Elegance as First Class passengers aboard the RMS Titanic. Join us for A Night to Remember Gala on April 14, 2018. Davenport Hotel Chef Tom Librande will recreate the tencourse menu that First Class passengers enjoyed the fateful evening of April 14, 1912 before the “unsinkable” ship hit an iceberg and sank on its maiden voyage. Music will provide an elegant 46

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backdrop to dinner and conversation, followed by dancing in the ballroom after dinner. Be sure to get your picture taken in the photo booth. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the mission of the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture. Dress code is black tie, with period attire optional. Davenport Hotel. 10 S. Post St. Tickets at northwestmuseum.org.

Best known for their smash singles “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Burnin’ for You” and “Godzilla,” heavy metal pioneers, Blue Öyster Cult hits our Pend Oreille Pavilion stage with their unique mix of metal, psychedelic jam and arena rock. Also referred to as “the thinking man’s heavy metal band,” they’ve been known to incorporate elements of science fiction and dark occultism into a jaw-dropping live show you won’t want to miss. Northern Quest. 100 North Hayford Rd. Airway Heights, WA 99001. northernquest.com.

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April 22: Spokane River Run

The Spokane River Run is one of the oldest trail runs in the Northwest. Recognized in the Trail Runner’s Trophy Series, this race features a 5K, 10K, 25K, 25K Challenge, 50K and 50K team relay race. The beautiful and challenging courses run through Spokane’s Riverside State Park. The courses are primarily on single-track trails that wind through the thick pine forests of the park between rugged basalt cliffs and the roaring Spokane River. The Spokane River Run is the primary fundraiser for the Garfield APPLE program and is completely staffed by volunteers. 100% of the funds raised go to the Garfield APPLE program and our non-profit partners. This family friendly event is open to all ages and levels of experience. Register at spokaneriverrun.com.

May 10-13: Kids’ Korner

First Graders from Evergreen Grade School write the plays. College students from Spokane Falls Community College direct and perform them. You never know what they will write about or what twists or turns their stories will take. This is a don’t miss it kind of thing. Stage Left Theatre. 108 West 3rd Ave. (509) 8389727. Tickets at spokanestageleft.org.

April 26-29: Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit features the hit songs “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.” It’s the summer of 1963, and 17year old Frances Baby Houseman is on vacation in New York’s Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents. Baby discovers her own entertainment when she stumbles upon the staff quarters where an all-night dance party is in full swing. Mesmerized by the raunchy dance moves and the pounding rhythms, Baby can’t wait to be part of the scene, especially when she catches sight of Johnny Castle, the resort dance instructor. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

April 25: National Geographic

Live: Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous

Meet the Spinosaurus. It’s the largest predatory dinosaur to recently be discovered (larger than T-Rex) and was almost lost to science before Nizar Ibrahim, a remarkable young paleontologist, discovered this prehistoric giant. With the help of recent fossil discoveries in the desert, and Stromer’s own data and drawings, contemporary scientists including paleontologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer Nizar Ibrahim have reconstructed a full skeletal model of Spinosaurus, which has been featured on the National Geographic Channel and presented in the National Geographic Museum. With amazing video and photography, Nizar will tell the story of the Spinosaurus discovery, loss, and rediscovery—and explain what (other than its size) makes this ancient monster unique. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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April 29:

Walla Walla Wine Invitational Join Inland Northwest Land Conservancy and Vino! A Wine Shop as they host the Second annual Walla Walla Wine Invitational in Spokane. This event brings 35 of the best Walla Walla wineries to one location for your tasting pleasure. The recently restored, historic Washington Cracker Building (Overbluff Cellars Event Center) provides a rustic, yet elegant backdrop for this event where you will have the chance to sample and order wine, enjoy appetizers, purchase raffle items and enjoy music from local musician, Phil Lamb. For more information, email events@inlandnwland.org. Tickets at brownpapertickets.com.

May 2-6: Cirque du

Soleil: Crystal

Cirque du Soleil is coming to the Spokane Arena with a brand-new arena creation. Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal explores the artistic limits of ice for the first time in the company’s 34year history. This unique production pushes boundaries of performance by combining stunning skating and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination. In Crystal gymnasts and skaters perform acrobatics on

May 14: Michael Jackson Tribute Show

Be a part of this incredible concert experience that pays tribute to the life and legacy of The King of Pop. A show for all ages, this two-hour nonstop show will take you on a breathtaking magical musical journey that spans Jackson’s four decade career. The extraordinary production features stateof-the-art concert lighting and sound that truly captures the essence of Michael Jackson’s worldwide concerts. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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the ice and in the air, seamlessly combining multiple disciplines for a world class audience experience. Synchronized skating, freestyles figures, and extreme skating are featured alongside traditional circus disciplines such as swinging trapeze, aerial traps and hand to hand. The result is an adrenaline-packed show for the whole family that pushes the boundaries and surpasses all expectations. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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n 1995, on a Friday afternoon in early November, 33-year-old Dan Foote lifted a rifle out of the trunk of his car and walked between two houses into his back yard in the 1400 block of West Dalton. Neighbors and Foote’s mother, who lived nearby, heard a shot ring out, followed a few seconds later by another. That afternoon, Foote shot and killed his girlfriend, Denise Chapman, 30, who was holding their two-year-old daughter, Samantha. Then he shot himself in the head. Her hair matted with blood, Chapman lay in the driveway dying, with her arm draped across their daughter. The next day, Spokane’s daily paper reported that both adults died at the scene. The toddler was not injured. Neighbors, on a nearby porch, said, “Their baby was with her. She wasn’t crying.” At the time, the reporters couldn’t have known that to say the toddler wasn’t injured was a highly inaccurate statement. Samantha Ehli, 25, the toddler in the story, says she doesn’t remember anything about the tragic events from that day, but it’s apparent that she was indeed injured. Today we know that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) like Ehli’s can harm a child’s developing brain, and change how they respond to stress, and damage their immune systems so profoundly that the effects still show up decades later, say public health researchers. As Oprah Winfrey reported in her story for 60 Minutes recently, there is a remarkable link between childhood trauma and the impact it has on future violence, victimization, chronic disease and social and emotional problems. The Centers for Disease Control has identified it as an important public health issue. Ehli says her family didn’t want to tell her what happened that afternoon in 1995. “My family was so hurt and broken about the situation that they didn’t want to tell me the truth. They didn’t really want me to know my dad was who he was, and that my mom used drugs and so did my

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dad,” Ehli says matter-of-factly. “There was jealousy, domestic violence, and drugs causing him The body responds to trauma by rallying to hurt her—and just chaos, really. to protect itself, he says. “I don’t remember my mom. I don’t even know her smell,” she says. “I have only one picture “If we feel unsafe all the time (in fight, of her holding me when I was a baby. I have no memories of my dad. All I know is that he was flight or freeze response) and unable to calm a drunk and an alcoholic, and when he was little his dad fed him alcohol. It started off with that part down, we’ll use other means of whiskey when he was teething and then him sneaking alcohol from his dad when he was older.” calming,” he says. “Excess drug and alcohol Denise Chapman had two other children, a boy and a girl, both several years older than use, acting out sexually, work addiction, selfSamantha, from a previous marriage. Samantha’s half-brother and sister were separated and sent injury … there are all kinds of ways to soothe to their father after their mother’s tragic death. this alarm that’s going off all the time. Ehli was sent to live with her maternal grandmother, where she stayed until age four or five. “The logical part of their brain has When her grandmother fell ill and could no longer care for her full-time, she went to live with been hijacked by the lower brain that says her mother’s sister, who had three children of her own. ‘emergency.’ It’s not like they’re just going to At about age 13, Ehli says she was already using drugs, drinking, having sex, smoking stop their addiction because it works … it cigarettes and “thinking I was an adult.” numbs the pain,” he says. “It’s like nothing is A year later, she was using methamphetamines on top of everything else, and one day her an emergency and everything is.” aunt grounded her for something—she doesn’t really remember what. While it can be disheartening to read “Well, I wasn’t going to have that,” she says with a rueful laugh. “So I about how childhood locked myself in my room, wrote a threatening note to my aunt, stuck it trauma affects a person on my door, and called my sister to come and pick me up.” over a lifetime, Baird says She says she wanted the freedom of being an adult, but it had a high today “we know how to The logical part cost. Her step-sister was in active addiction—on methamphetamines— work with trauma.” of their brain has and was in the process of losing her children. Healing the long-term At that point Ehli moved in with her half-brother, but that lasted effects of childhood trauma been hijacked less than a year. While in high school, Ehli moved in with boyfriends, has become known as by the lower putting up with their violent behavior until she couldn’t stand it “trauma-informed care,” brain that says anymore, and then moving on. The first day of her senior year in high which focuses on a person’s school, she was expelled and didn’t go back. She spiraled into another experiences before trying to ‘emergency.’ four years of drinking and drugging, living on the streets and in drug correct behavior—whether houses. the behavior is juvenile In 2013, after the house she was living in was raided, she fled, and for delinquency, out-of-control the first time, she says, she had nowhere to go. anger, addiction or a “I had burned all my bridges,” she says. plethora of other consequences of trauma. With nothing but a rolling backpack, she walked into the Union Gospel Mission in Mental health specialists say working downtown Spokane and, for the first time in a long time, she felt hope. toward getting basic self-care in place is an “I felt peace,” she says. “I felt hope … like my life was finally going to change. I lived there for important first step, as is working toward about two months and then I heard about Anna Ogden Hall.” feeling comfortable seeking help when trust Ehli spent the next two years at UGM’s Anna Ogden Hall, a free, long-term, grace-based in caregivers has been broken. recovery program for women. Its program deals with long-term recovery from addiction and “We can start exploring what’s been going addresses the underlying roots of childhood trauma. on with the person whose first memory Barbara Comito, spokeswoman for UGM, says the community typically knows UGM is of his dad holding a knife to his mom’s provides emergency help, meals and shelter for the homeless, but it also provides much more throat,” he says. “That’s why part of my job is than that. educating and asking … do you ever feel this “We are seeking to deal with the underlying causes of trauma,” Comito says. “Our programs way? Suddenly you don’t know how you feel, address issues through group therapy, individual therapy, life skills, job training and other or you can’t concentrate, or you feel numb. programs to heal the wounds that are there.” That’s the trauma. Because feeling numb was an effective way your mind used to cope. But Bodies responding to trauma now, it’s not effective anymore.” Mark Baird, a clinical psychologist in Spokane and psychology professor at Whitworth There is truth to the old adage that University, says babies learn through primary caregivers whether the world is a safe place. knowledge is power. Once a person “If babies cry and someone takes steps to soothe the baby consistently, they learn that the understands that their body and brain have world is a safe place,” Baird says. “When the person who cares for them actually abuses or been harmed by the biological impact of neglects them, they learn that the world is an unsafe place, so they need to go it alone; they early emotional trauma science-based steps learn not to trust themselves, and that they’re in danger.” can be taken to remove the imprints that

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from the CDC-Kaiser PermanenteAdverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACE Study), groundbreaking research that looked at how 10 types of childhood trauma affect long-term health. They include: physical, emotional and sexual abuse; physical and emotional neglect; living with a family member who’s addicted to alcohol or other substances, or who’s depressed or has other mental illnesses; experiencing parental divorce or separation; having a family member who’s incarcerated, and witnessing a mother being abused. The ACE Study found that the higher someone’s ACE score—the more types of childhood adversity a person experienced—the higher their risk of chronic disease, mental illness, violence, being a victim of violence and several other consequences. The study found that most people (64 percent) have at least one ACE; 12 percent of the population has an ACE score of 4. Having an ACE score of 4 nearly doubles the risk of heart disease and cancer. It increases the likelihood of becoming an alcoholic by 700 percent and the risk of attempted suicide by 1200 percent. For more information, go to ACEs Science 101. To calculate your ACE and resilience scores, go to: Got Your ACE Score? Other ACEs surveys include racism, witnessing violence outside the home, bullying, spanking, losing a parent to deportation, living in an unsafe neighborhood, and involvement with the foster care system. Other types of childhood adversity can also include being homeless, living in a war zone, being an immigrant, moving many times, witnessing a sibling being abused, witnessing a father or other caregiver or extended family member being abused, involvement with the criminal justice system, and attending a school that enforces a zero-tolerance discipline policy. 58 spokanecda.com / APRIL 2018

early adversity leaves on neurobiology. One of the specific types of trauma-informed care treatments is called EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Baird says. EMDR is a potent form of psychotherapy that helps individuals to remember difficult experiences safely and relate those memories in ways that no longer cause pain in the present.

Yoga-based therapy for trauma Other lesser-known treatment like trauma-based yoga also are gaining recognition, Baird says. Anna Molgard, a Spokane yoga teacher and private yoga therapist who specializes in chronic pain and trauma resolution, has studied and trained under leading researchers and mental health therapists worldwide to use yoga in trauma recovery. “Many times, people tell me that even after talk therapy, counseling and other treatment, they find the body is still responding to the trauma,” Molgard says. “We have to directly address that, giving the body some tangible tools so the thinking mind can come online. It may not have ever shut off (from the flight, fight freeze response) because the original trauma was such a dangerous situation.” Molgard says when trauma happens to children who are too young to speak about it, it’s even more challenging. “When it happens to young children who are preverbal, they don’t have words around it. So, it’s even more important to get to the body.” Molgard says people are able to get their power back and are no longer highjacked by their own bodies. When people learn that rather than betraying them, their body is protecting itself and doing its job, it allows them to trust their bodies again, she says. “It’s just beautiful to see these patterns that have been so ingrained—thinking and feeling like they’re a victim of their circumstances or someone else’s choices—letting these layers go after all these years,” she says. “It gives them power in their body and in other areas of their lives, and they do have the power to create change. It’s a shift from a victim (mentality) and it’s very authentic.” Molgard says meeting people’s experience with awareness, kindness and tools to move forward is much different than putting trauma aside or negating it. “I love my work. It’s really sacred to me. I consider it an honor watching the shackles fall away; it’s just beautiful.”

Finding Peace Samantha Ehli says it wasn’t until the anniversary of her parents’ deaths on Nov. 9 last year that she starting thinking about what had really happened on that day in 1995. She felt compelled to find her father’s grave, which she discovered at Holy Cross Cemetery. “During that process I came across the newspaper article, and that was the first time I really saw the truth with my own eyes,” Ehli says. “That clarified a lot for me.” Five years ago, Ehli says she couldn’t have pictured where she is today. Married to her husband for three years, Ehli has stayed clean and sober since March 20, 2013 and has found peace and tranquility in her God and her church, she says. “God redeemed me from brokenness,” she adds. “He’s using my story because there’s so many people out there who don’t think there’s a way out. At the very end, you don’t have to be stuck anymore. There is a way out.” Judith Spitzer is an independent journalist, content writer and photographer. She can be reached at jaspitzer.mac@mac.com.

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We acknowledge all top realtors, who have earned the designation through hard work, dedication and successful transactions, on our website at bozzimedia.com. Cheers to the “Sold” signs made possible by our robust industry of topnotch real estate professionals.

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Rare Double Lot 3327 S. MANITO BLVD.

Stunning Manito Boulevard Colonial boasts impeccable updates throughout. Gorgeous formal living room features hardwood floors and fireplace. Formal dining room with picturesque window. New epicurean island kitchen with state of the art amenities leads to covered patio. Restful master bedroom boasts new bath, double closets and built-ins. Sought after four bedrooms on upper level. Lower level includes media, family room, guest suite and two new baths. Tranquil backyard. 6 Bedrooms, 4 Baths $625,000

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KHALIL BEZNAIGUIA Windermere Manito (509) 475-2802 fastmind@me.com PropertyByKhalil.com

Suzette Alfonso Windermere North (509) 710-4900 Mark Anderson Keller Williams Spokane—Main (509) 458-8000 Nichole Andreasen Live Real Estate, LLC (509) 455-5483 Michael Balogh RE/MAX of Spokane (509) 922-3000 Ken Barcus RE/MAX Select Associates (509) 684-1000 Kristina Bartlett Keller Williams Spokane—Main (509) 458-8000

MICHELLE ALLEN Synergy Properties (509) 768-5179 Michelle@integrityspokane.com IntegritySpokane.com

MARIANNE BORNHOFT Windermere Manito (509) 879-3779 marianne@bornhoft.com SpokaneHouse.com

Mike Bass Century 21 Beutler & Associates (509) 323-2100 Mark Beardslee Century 21 Kelly Davis, Inc (509) 684-2121 Jonathan Bich Coldwell Banker Tomlinson—North (509) 467-7400 Kathy Bixler Coldwell Banker Tomlinson—South (509) 535-7400 Heidi Bollum Coldwell Banker Tomlinson—North (509) 467-7400 Brad Boswell RE/MAX of Spokane (509) 922-3000 Mark Bottles Corbett Bottles RE Marketing (208) 377-5700

MIKE BASS Century 21 Beutler & Associates (509) 990-4980 mbass@21goldchoice.com MikeBassAssociates.com 88

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JULIE COPE Coldwell Banker Tomlinson South (509) 220-4155 jmcope15@gmail.com JmCopeRealEstate.com

Cindy Carrigan Keller Williams Spokane (509) 458-4000 Matt Chapman Keller Williams Spokane (509) 458-4000

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DENISE FOX Century 21 Beutler & Associates (509) 951-2720 dfox@21goldchoice.com DeniseFox.com

KRISTY HAMBY Windermere City Group (509) 688-4151 kristyhamby@windermere.com KristyHamby.withwre.com

SHANE DELANEY Coldwell Banker Tomlinson South (509) 879-2683 shanedelaney73@gmail.com ShaneDelaney.com

PAM FREDRICK John L. Scott, Spokane Valley (509) 924-4200 pamfredrick@johnlscott.com PamFredrick.com

RANDY HUGGINS Windermere Manito (509) 251-0771 randyhuggins@windermere.com RandyHuggins.withwre.com

GAYLE EARLING Windermere Valley (509) 981-4152 gayle@windermere.com GayleEarling.com

PAM HANSEN Professional Realty Services (509) 435-1560 pamelle@affinityreg.com

KELLI JOHNSON Windermere Manito (509) 990-5219 kellijohnson@windermere.com

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MARKET KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

Visit TracyPenna.com for more information about this stunning, one-of-a-kind custom home.

Client satisfaction is my top priority, which is why nearly 90% of my business comes from personal referrals. I look forward to being the ONLY broker you turn to for real estate needs in the greater Spokane area.

TRACY PENNA 509.953.6561

1625 E. HALF MOON LAKE LANE

4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHROOMS | 5,154 SQ. FT.

"Tracy is amazing and on top of everything. It's like she has your house on her mind 24/7. I recommend her to everyone. She sold our house before it was even listed!" - Katy R.

TRACYPENNA.COM | TRACYPENNA@ICLOUD.COM

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The Personal Side of Real Estate JULIE COPE, Broker Coldwell Banker Tomlinson South

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509-220-4155

Jmcope15@gmail.com

Licensed in Washington and Idaho

shane DelaneY

• 24 years as a full time real estate agent licensed in Washington & Idaho

AMY KHOSRAVI Century 21 Beutler & Associates (509) 230-1194 amy@21goldchoice.com MikeBassAssociates.com

• Top 1 % in sales in Spokane for over 18 years • Member of Coldwell Banker’s International Presidents Circle “Shane was awesome to work with. We were moving out of state and needed to sell three separate properties. With Shane’s help all three sold within three months! He is incredibly knowledgeable, very responsive, and answered all of our questions throughout the process, even coming to our closings to ensure that everything went as smoothly as possible. I would highly recommend Shane Delaney.” –Rich C.

Born and raised in Spokane, avid skier, golfer and spending time on Diamond Lake are some of my favorite things to do.

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LISA LEMBECK Windermere City Group (509) 220-7482 lisal@windermere.com LisaLembeck.com

Exceptional Real Estate Brokerage Services

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REAL ESTATE/top realtors 2018

Molly O Cline Keller Williams Spokane—Main (509) 458-8000

Kristi Green Greenstone Real Estate (509) 458-5860

Dyer Davis Windermere North (509) 747-6640

Hal Greene Windermere North (509) 747-6640

Dan Dhaenens Windermere Valley (509) 928-1991

Cambria Henry Haven Real Estate Group (509) 590-1765

Joe Dinnison John L. Scott, Spokane (509) 455-8600

Justin Hocking Hocking Real Estate (509) 217-0663

Suzy Dix Windermere Manito (509) 747-1051

Wendy Hughes Coldwell Banker Tomlinson—North (509) 467-7400

Erik Dordal Windermere City Group (509) 323-2323

Steve James 4 Degrees Real Estate (509) 413-1956

Gayle Earling Windermere Valley (509) 928-1991

Teresa Jaynes Coldwell Banker Tomlinson—North (509) 467-7400

Eric Eden Live Real Estate, LLC (509) 455-5483

Robert Johnson Coldwell Banker Tomlinson—North (509) 467-7400

Jonas Elber RE/MAX of Spokane (509) 922-3000

Karl Kennedy Keller Williams Spokane (509) 458-4000

Joel Elgee Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller (208) 664-1461

Wendy Kennedy Windermere North (509) 747-6640

Eric Etzel Choice Realty (509) 217-0200

John Kirsch New Home Star Washington, LLC (509) 492-3833

Denise Fox Century 21 Beutler & Associates (509) 323-2100 Pam Fredrick John L. Scott, Spokane Valley (509) 924-4200

Joseph Kramer RE/MAX of Spokane (509) 922-3000

Jessica Friedland Keller Williams Spokane—Main (509) 458-8000

John Leland RE/MAX Inland Empire (509) 232-0824

Barbara Frye Exit Real Estate—North (509) 466-4500

Jim Lister Windermere Manito (509) 747-1051

Alex Ganea Discovery Real Estate Group Spokane (509) 774-5720

BethAnn Long RE/MAX Inland Empire (509) 232-0824

Nate Gant RE/MAX of Spokane (509) 922-3000

Seth Maefsky Keller Williams Spokane (509) 458-4000

Hilary Garber Windermere Manito (509) 747-1051

Brandon Marchand Keller Williams Spokane (509) 458-4000

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MARIE PENCE Windermere North (509) 230-8457 mariepencerealtor@gmail.com TopSpokaneAgent.com

David Lawrence Windermere North (509) 747-6640

TRACY PENNA Windermere North (509) 953-6561 tracypenna@icloud.com TracyPenna.com

E M O H M O T S CU on the chewelah golf course 415 Hogans Way | $545,000

3 bed 3 bath 3424 sq ft Spacious main floor master Huge walk-in closet Gourmet kitchen Double lot on 6 Tee-box 2 car garage & 2 car shop

Listing by Marianne Bornhoft: 509.879.3779, marianne@bornhoft.com

MARIANNE BORNHOFT is an established Realtor with 23 years experience. She was the first female National Association of Realtors director from Spokane. In 2014, she was awarded Realtor of the year by The Spokane Association of Realtors. In addition, her career highlights include receiving the 2014 Catalyst’s Women in Business Leadership Award and served as the 2013 President of the Spokane Association of Realtors. In 2012, Marianne won Spokane Associations’s Realtor Achievement award. She also was awarded the Spokane Association’s 2009 Excellence in Professionalism Award. In 2008, she was voted as the #2 Realtor by the Inlander’s Best of Spokane. In 2007, she received Catalyst’s annual Top 20 Under 40 Award. “Making a Difference Everyday” is her motto and her passion is volunteerism. Marianne strives to positively impact her clients and the many nonprofits she is involved in. In 2011, she was awarded the Applebee’s National Community Partner Award for volunteerism. Marianne is the former president of the board of Project Beauty Share. Every time she sells a house, a portion of her commission goes to the Windermere Foundation, a nonprofit organization established in 1989. Real estate is a family business. Marianne Bornhoft works at Windermere Manito as well as her husband, Chris Bornhoft, who heads up Windermere Manito’s Commercial Division. “I have the rare opportunity to do what I love. Spokane is a great place to live and work,” she says.

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Our team volume for 2017 ranked us #4 in the Spokane MLS. 17 Years of Experience

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topREALTORS VISIT our NEW website and search for the most current active listings in the Spokane/CDA area. New construction is one of our specialties.

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(509) 216-2090 trevor@victorygroupnw.com

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(509) 220-7271 amber@victorygroupnw.com

TODD SPENCER

(509) 869-5885 todd@victorygroupnw.com

Our clients can feel confident in our knowledge of all areas of real estate. It is our commitment that our clients are closely cared for, well beyond the closing date.

BERNADETTE PILLAR Keller Williams Spokane (509) 868-9181 bernadette@spokanepillar.com SpokanePillar.com

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service... community... home

marie pence

our community is my commitment.

(509) 230-8457 topspokaneagent.com windermere north spokane

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LISA SWEENEY Windermere Valley (509) 990-2528 lisaweeney@windermere.com LisaSweeneySpokane.com

GAYLE TERRY Windermere Manito (509) 389-2069 gayle@gayleterry.com GayleTerry.com 98

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Paula Maynard Citibrokers, LLC (509) 444-0365

Jessica Side EvoReal (509) 747-1101

Peggy McCartney John L. Scott, Spokane (509) 455-8600

Connie Smith Kelly Right Real Estate of Spokane (509) 489-7000

Ronald McIntire Choice Realty (509) 217-0200

Todd Spencer Windermere Valley (509) 928-1991

Dawn McKenna Windermere Manito (509) 747-1051

Todd Sullivan Keller Williams Spokane—Main (509) 458-8000

Brian Monk Citibrokers, LLC (509) 444-0365

Mollie Sweat Coldwell Banker Tomlinson—South (509) 535-7400

Melissa Murphy Prime Real Estate Group (509) 218-4663

Gayle Terry Windermere Manito (509) 747-1051

Jeremy Nichols Greenstone Real Estate (509) 458-5860

Lisa Thome John L. Scott, Spokane (509) 455-8600

Karen O’Donnell Coldwell Banker Tomlinson—North (509) 467-7400

Scott Tollefsen Keller Williams Spokane (509) 458-4000

Jeff Paulus Citibrokers, LLC (509) 444-0365

Eric Tucker John L. Scott, Spokane (509) 455-8600

Marie Pence Windermere North (509) 747-6640

Tony Vaughn Windermere Manito (509) 747-1051

Tracy Penna Windermere North (509) 747-6640

Maria Walker Windermere Manito (509) 370-2664

Lori Peters John L. Scott, Spokane Valley (509) 924-4200

Randy Wells Windermere City Group (509) 323-2323

Bernadette Pillar Keller Williams Spokane (509) 458-4000

Trevor Windhorst Windermere Valley (509) 928-1991

Natalie Rastall Keller Williams Spokane (509) 458-4000

Susan Wolford Century 21 Beutler & Associates (509) 323-2100

David Reynolds TCT Real Estate (509) 228-3088

Julie Anne Young RE/MAX of Spokane (509) 922-3000

Bill Richard Keller Williams Spokane—Main (509) 458-8000

Tyler Zyph John L. Scott—Spokane Valley (509) 924-4200

Zac Scott Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller (208) 664-1461

RANDY HUGGINS Realtor, Residential Specialist

(509) 251-0771 / RandyHuggins@windermere.com RandyHuggins.withwre.com

Whatever your real estate needs, I can help you reach your goals with confidence. 15 Years experience, with commitment to honest, professional service. 20

46491 B Cedar Beau Road

8618 Fertile Valley Road

$360,000 / Beautiful 2 story home on South Shore of Loon Lake. Year round living. Shared 110ft sandy beach, dock, and boatslip. Incredible views and 2 lots.

2430 N Chris Lane

$325,000 / Incredible waterfront cabin on Sacheen Lake. 2BR + bunk house sleeps 3. Completely updated. New dock,New deck, New roof, Serene and Quiet Lake.

6317 N Winston Drive

$459,000 / Deep Creek A river runs through it. 10 Acres. View property. 4BR, 3BA. 40x28 Heated shop. Enjoy enormous Great room design which connects to huge deck with 180 degree views of Gorge and river. $29 9,9 00

$215,000 / 4BR, 2BA. Wonderful neighborhood off of Indian Trail. Enjoy sunken den/ family room upstairs and spacious recreation room downstairs. Fenced back yard and Covered patio. $28 9,9 00

5710 S Sycamore

1411 W Spring Ln $20 0,0 00

17620 E Sprague Spokane Valley

$22 5,5 00

630 S Aspen Airway Heights

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Kelli Johnson listing by

$499,900

2025 W Cascade Way

Stunning 2017 Five Mile Rancher with Finished Daylight Basement 6 BR, 3 BA, 3600SF, 4 Car Garage, Fully Finished Daylight Basement, Hardwood Floors, Open Prairie Views, Professional Landscaping, Mead School District

509.990.5219 / kellijohnson.withwre.com kellijohnson@windermere.com

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ERIC TUCKER John L. Scott, Spokane (509) 990-3223 thetuckerteam@hotmail.com EricT.JohnLScott.com

LIFE IS GOOD

when you own your own home.

Wanting to BUY or SELL?

I can help.

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TONY VAUGHN Windermere Manito (509) 230-3922 tonyvaughn@windermere.com TonyVaughn.withwre.com

MICAH KUNTZ :. OWNER

(509) 270-9004 | KUNTZ-CONSTRUCTION.COM

Khalil

Serving Washington for 15+ years. Now serving Washington and Idaho

(509) 475-2802

fastmind@me.com www.PropertyByKhalil.com

MANITO and CDA REALTY

KHALIL BEZNAIGUIA :. BROKER

The Fox Team: A Commitment to "FIRST IN SERVICE" is our PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY!

Denise Fox Managing Broker

44 years of experience

(509) 951-2720

Jodi Person

Executive Assistant / RealtorÂ®

11 years of experience (509) 321-1124

Patricia O'Callaghan Unique Property Specialist 21 years of experience (509) 701-0856

Denise Fox and the Fox Team have consistently been one of the top agents in closed volume for residential real estate in the Spokane Association of Realtors multiple listing service. How did we accomplish this? By striving to do our best for our clients and customers every time. We listen, we care and we deliver! We welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your real estate needs.

Nothing Says SOLD Like the Fox Team

The Denise Fox Team | Century 21, Beutler & Associates 41 W. Riverside #110 Spokane, WA 99201 Direct #: (509) 321-1123

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Passion In Helping You Achieve All Your Real Estate Goals With The Experience, Integrity & Care You Deserve!

topREALTORS We measure our success through the satisfaction of our clients Scott Williams, Nancy Van Doren, Michelle Allen, Amanda Wilponen, Kelly Kielian

MICHELLE ALLEN, Managing Real Estate Broker/Owner 509-768-5179 • IntegritySpokane.com

AMBER VIETZKE Windermere Valley (509) 220-7271 amber@victorygroupnw.com VictoryGroupNW.com

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erict.johnlscott.com

What is Important is You. Over 25 years selling real estate in Spokane. Over 1500 homes sold. John L. Scott top 1% for the last 15 years.

ERIC TUCKER broker, realtor thetuckerteam@hotmail.com 509-990-3223 FEATURED LISTING

Five Mile Custom Built Home with amazing views of Mt. Spokane. Main floor has chef's gourmet kitchen w/ 6 burner Viking gas cook-top & double ovens, soaring ceilings in the great room, main floor master suite w/fireplace, deck access, soaking tub & walk in shower. Lower level offers a perfect get away space (could be In-Law Set-up): 2 beds, 1 bath, kitchen, laundry, family room and its own separate entrance. 2nd story has 3 bedrooms (1 with its own private balcony), 1 bath, huge rec room. Mead Schools.

HELPING PEOPLE buy and sell

Real Estate is a rewarding and challenging experience. Every property is different and every client is unique, and that is what I love about it! Whether it's "partnering my client with the perfect home" or "marketing my seller's home to obtain their maximum goals," I have always and will always put the needs of my clients first.

10522 N Edna Ln 4600 sq ft

$562,000

MLS#201812256

Beth Vogt, Broker/Realtor

509.475.4302 | BethVogtRealtor@gmail.com

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6006 S Julia Ct. Spokane, WA 99223

Coming Soon! Great location next to Prairie View Park Southside Family Aquatics Facility. Completely redone kitchen and bathrooms. 2 story deck and fenced backyard! Check the MLS for showing information!

Kristy Hamby Premier Director, Windermere City Group

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Board of Directors, Spokane Association of Realtors Cell - 509.688.4151 Office - 509.323.2323 www.KristyHamby.withwre.com kristyhamby@windermere.com

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lisa was incredibly helpful in making suggestions on how to get

the house ready to sell. Her listing was very professionally done, and resulted in a very quick offer. This was an estate sale, and Lisa treated me and my family with compassion throughout the process.â&#x20AC;?

TREVOR WINDHORST Windermere Valley (509) 216-2090 VictoryGroupNW.com

Lifetime resident of Spokane. Working in real estate in the Spokane and surrounding areas since 2000.

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NANCY WYNIA Windermere Manito (509) 990-2742 nwynia@windermere.com NancyWynia.com

Premier Property Director, SRES

Direct: (509) 220-7482 Office: (509) 323-2323 LisaL@windermere.com

Helping people who are either buying or selling a home reach their real estate goals, has been my privilege for the past six years.

Golf. Swim. Entertain.

A few areas that I specialize in are: Senior Real Estate SpecialistSpecial training to help the 55+ age group. New ConstructionCondron Homes sales team, in North Spokaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gated neighborhood, Wandermere Heights. Premier PropertiesI participate in the leadership of Windermereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program for luxury homes in the Spokane area as a Premier Director.

13801 N COPPER CANYON LANE

Gated 55+ Community | Wandermere Estates | MLS# 201710327 | Offered at $1,150,000

Khalil

Serving Washington for 15+ years. Now serving Washington and Idaho

(509) 475-2802

fastmind@me.com www.PropertyByKhalil.com

$989,999 Exquisite Comstock 2 story home offers the finest quality & attention to detail throughout!

$484,000 Show stopping style, outstanding quality, custom finish, Eagle Ridge new construction hoame!

$429,999 The most charming & inviting home on Manito Park! Enjoy views of Duncan Gardens from every room.

MANITO and CDA REALTY

$374,999 Wonderful Cannon Hill Park bungalow. Charm & character abound in this South Hill craftsman!

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A NATIVE of Spokane, Gayle Earling has spent more than thirty years

in real estate introducing clients to the wide variety of amenities and neighborhoods that make up our community. Gayle’s exceptional skill and dedication to ensuring client’s needs are met results in frequent referrals and distinguishes her as one of Spokane’s premier agents. She has even found homes for each generation in a family. An attentive and skilled negotiator with incomparable service skills, Gayle is committed to your real estate transaction from beginning to end. Her enthusiasm and energy make her a leader in realty and have earned Gayle the Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver Realtor Excellence Awards. She consistently rates as one of the Top Realtors in Spokane Coeur D’Alene magazine Living, and placed on the 2017 Top 25 Realtors in Spokane through the area association of realtors. Seattle Magazine listed Gayle as one of Spokane’s Best Realtors. Gayle’s desire to serve is matched by her commitment to being your lifelong realtor. She is eager to help you achieve your real estate dream, and looks forward to discussing how she can assist you.

Windermere Real Estate | 509-981-4152 gayle@windermere.com

GAYLE EARLING

PAM FREDRICK is a Real Estate Broker and residential marketing specialist at John L. Scott in Spokane. She leads Spokane and the surrounding area in exclusive marketing and sales of luxury homes and is currently rated as one of Spokane’s Top five producers. Pam has successfully earned the “Realtor Excellence Award” for the past 17 years and is a member of the 15 Million Dollar Club. She has also earned the Prestigious Top 1% Designation, and the “Chairmans Circle” Award for the past 15 years. The Spokane Association of Realtors has awarded her with the exclusive membership in the Residential Top 5 for the years 2003-2017. Pam’s success and reputation, within the industry and among her loyal clients, demonstrates her commitment to upholding high standards and professional ethics. These genuine qualities and her personal dedication are the traits that foster the return of her clients time and time again. Pam is currently ranked as #1 Realtor for sales and listings volume for the entire Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake, and ranked Top 5 in Spokane County in sales and listings volume.

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AFFINITY REAL ESTATE GROUP

has been founded around their clients’ love of home. With their own personal affinity for Real Estate and a background in Home Renovation and Design, as well as experience in Mortgage Lending, they have long been involved in various aspects of real estate. Pam Hansen and her team are passionate about determining just what makes a property home for each of their clients. “We believe that home is a much bigger part of our lives than just a house to live in,” she says. “While a home purchase is quite likely your biggest investment, the memories made and time spent in your home will also be an invaluable part of your life. We are here to help ensure that both of these investments are just right for you. Our mission is not to sell you a house, it is to help you find the home that fits your lifestyle, desires and needs.” When it comes to selling your home, the team at Affinity Real Estate Group works hard to present your home in the best possible light from the moment they go to market so they are able to achieve the top price for your home in the least amount of time. Even in a seller’s market, the way your home is presented will determine the market time and the number of offers received. Their team will navigate you through the sale process and take care of all of the details for you so that your main concern can be preparing for your move, instead of worrying about your sale. “Our well-rounded Real Estate background allows us to help you navigate through the home buying or selling process and all of the ins and outs that come along with the territory,” says Pam. “We believe that client service is of the utmost importance and we are determined to provide the highest class of service possible. We would love to meet you and learn what means the most to you!”

PAM HANSEN AFFINITY Real Estate Group For the Love of HOME Professional Realty Services Affinity Real Estate Group Professional Realty Services (509) 435-1560 | pamelle@affinityreg.com

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RENT VS. OWN:

Which is Right for You? with owners paying $117. For piped gas, the median amount renters pay monthly is $42, while owners pay $58. For renters, it is wise to carry renter’s insurance. Some landlords will also charge maintenance and other fees. Utility costs will also vary depending on the quality of the structure and materials used as well as size of the rental space. Homeowners will pay property taxes, insurance and an estimated $500 annually for routine maintenance, according to the Census Bureau.

f you’re thinking of buying your first home, you’ve probably wrestled with the decision to rent or own your home—and for good reason. Owning a home is a big commitment. With it comes a lot of responsibility and a longterm financial relationship. But which is right for you? To answer that, let’s lean into the facts.

The improving Housing Market Since the depths of the recession, the housing market has made a heroic comeback. That can be attributed to a number of factors, including a drop in unemployment and a stronger economy. But as the housing market has recovered, it has experienced some growing pains. With a sharp increase in demand, housing supplies are being strained. This means, among other things, that prices are going up. For families and individuals still recovering financially, finding affordable housing options can be difficult. This applies to home sales and rentals. Making the Decision With rental and sales markets heading toward record highs, the decision falls back to what is best for you. Specifically, what is financially feasible. Let’s look at the basic numbers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median gross rent paid from 2012 to 2016 was $949 monthly. Compare that with the median selected monthly owner costs with a mortgage, which was $1,491 over the same time period. Then there are utilities. The median monthly electricity cost for renters in 2015 was $82,

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The Benefits of Homeownership At a glance, it may seem that renting is the lower cost option. But there are certain benefits to homeownership that may offset the additional regular costs. According to the Tax Policy Center, the primary benefit to owning a home is imputed rental income. Simply put, making a monthly payment on a home that you own is like paying rent to yourself. While that money is not taxed, it comes with another benefit—potential tax deductions. When you file your federal taxes, you may be able to deduct a portion of the mortgage interest you pay. Talk to a tax professional for more information on the expenses you can deduct and the limits for those deductions. Beyond the Numbers Homeownership provides a variety of benefits beyond the numbers. For many people, a home is the largest investment they will ever make. The upgrades, work and care put into the home that you own can add value to your investment. It also adds a sense of pride knowing that it is yours.

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d Newman was a college dropout. Like many successful people without a degree, Newman went on to have a rewarding career. After serving in the Air Force, he’d started toward his bachelor’s degree in the 1970s when City University of Seattle was offering classes near the Spokane airport. At the same time, he’d fallen into and built a prosperous business fixing electronic keyboards, video games, computers and other home electronics. College took a backseat. Forty years later, Newman’s grandson Brian asked him a simple question, bringing back thoughts of his education. He asked: “Grandpa, Mom says you never finished college, but look at everything you’ve accomplished. How close were you?” A call to Seattle City University revealed that Newman was just 25 credits short of his degree. He made a snap decision and said, "Sign me up!" The decision to "drop in" was not about getting a job— Newman was already retired. His wife and daughters are all college graduates, and for him it was about the satisfaction of finishing what he’d started. A diploma in hand would also make him the first of his childhood family to earn such an achievement

Initially, Newman worried he might not be up to the challenge, having been out of school for so long, and having to adapt to attending classes via the internet. Luckily, he had a head start on his studies. “I decided I was going to look into business, not only because it was something I knew, but I was interested in learning more about business leadership and ethics,” Newman says. “In class, I would give my point of view, and sometimes it was contrary to what we were reading,” Newman says, “but the instructor said that he really appreciated having me involved in the discussion because I gave a real world perspective.” Newman earned good grades, making the Dean's List two out of the three quarters on his way to a Bachelor of Science in General Studies. “It blew my mind. My family was tickled pink, and my grandson said, 'Grandpa, you definitely showed us that we can never give up,’” Newman says. “My wife says that when I came up on stage to get my diploma, my grin was from ear to ear.” For his final thesis, Newman was assigned to describe how he would apply his degree. His ultimate goal, he decided, is to become a motivational speaker and inspire others to never give up on their dreams. “I want to let old folks know there's more to life than sitting in that chair all day and watching TV. You've got to get out, be sociable and enjoy your life,” Newman says. “My message to the younger generation is to have a goal—maybe even more than one, and if you fail, to use that as a learning experience because from that you will grow.”

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For Jan Schoonover, owner of Spa Paradiso in Kendall Yards, every day is a spa day. “I always want to be moving forward,” says Schoonover. A stay-at-home mom until her daughters started school, Schoonover worked for 12 years in human resources before leaping into the spa business in 1999. “I’d heard that Spa Paradiso was going out of business. It was so sad. I felt, why does Spokane not have these beautiful things like you have in Seattle?” Schoonover says. “I thought, if I can afford it I'm going to buy it—so we did.” To this day, her daughter Katie says, nobody knows exactly why. “I knew nothing about the spa business,” Schoonover says. “To this day, I’ve never performed a single massage.” What Schoonover did know was people: how to motivate them and how to make them feel special.

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“I really like people and I respect them. I wanted an opportunity to have my own staff and develop a nice business where people would like to come,” Schoonover says. “I knew that women needed a place to go and relax and be pampered—where they were protected in a cocoon, so to speak.” One benefit of owning a spa is complimentary massages and Botox treatments. For Schoonover, they help relieve the pain and tremors associated with Parkinson's disease, a degenerative nerve disorder, which she was diagnosed with in 2007. “I feel lucky that I have a light case, but trust me: it's in my body, and it's a battle every day,” Schoonover says. “Your body shakes and you can't control it—it’s a horrible feeling. “I’ve done everything my neurologist told me, and one thing he said was 'Don't quit working; keep your mind going,’” Schoonover says. “You've got to battle through that stuff. I didn't want it to win, and I wasn't going to give up my job.” Managing the business and working alongside Katie, an esthetician, and her other daughter, Sarah, the spa director, has forced Schoonover to take extra good care of herself. “I want to look like I own a spa,” she says. “I don't want anybody to pity me. “I work with 20 beautiful young woman every day, and that makes me feel really old, but I feel younger because they let me be a part of their lives, they appreciate me, they laugh with me, and they help me,” Schoonover says. The Parkinson's is something Schoonover doesn’t hide. “I want everyone to know because I want them to see that it's not the end of the world,” she says. “I hope I can keep playing for a long time, and if I retire, it's only because it's time for me to quit working, and I'm not ready yet.”

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One of Ruth Maria Kilpatrick’s goals is to write a book. If she were to write about her life, there would be no need to create any fantastical characters—she’s lived more than most while simultaneously opening the door for others to embrace life. Born and raised in Spokane, Kilpatrick attended Mead High School and went to college at the University of Washington. It was the 60s, and people were into trying new things. Kilpatrick was no different. During the “summer of love,” she journeyed to Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco; she met many “interesting” people and was even in the recording studio with the Grateful Dead. “It wasn’t about sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll,” Kilpatrick says. “For me, it was about the music—the rhythm of life.” It was a life that was meant to be explored. Kilpatrick longed for wide open spaces, and at the age of 25, she hitched a ride to Alaska with friends who were going there to work in the fisheries. It was the ultimate Last Frontier, and the perfect place to start anew and put personal

courage and commitment to the test. Alaska was man’s country, but Kilpatrick didn’t let old standards stop her. She couldn’t have picked a harder job to prove herself than working construction on the Alaska Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. “It wasn’t a job for the weak. We worked seven days a week, 10 hour days between April and Thanksgiving. We went to work in helicopters because there were no roads,” Kilpatrick says. “The men were not happy with women out there ‘taking their jobs away,’ but I was tough,” she says. Kilpatrick spent 25 years in Alaska before coming home to care for her ailing mother. To this day, she still enjoys “lightening up the flavor of construction,” driving a pilot car and working as a flagger on road paving projects, her silver hair spilling out from underneath her hard hat. As an outdoors enthusiast, Kilpatrick has always loved winter sports. As a teenager, she was a member of the Mt. Spokane ski patrol, and in college she was one of the few women on a male-dominated ski team. Recently, Kilpatrick shared her passion for skiing as a volunteer with Spokane Powderhounds, a Spokane Parks and Recreation program for children and adults with special needs. “It’s amazing to see the developmentally disabled loving the snow and freedom that they have in the mountains,” Kilpatrick says. “They’re not thinking about the future or the past—they’re living the joy of now and being in the presence of discovery.” Asked about a title for her forthcoming book, Kilpatrick pauses for a moment, and then suggests, “Ruth-ful.” It already sounds like an inspiring best-seller about perseverance and finding the courage to be yourself. “I’ve never been ruthless … I’ve always been Ruth-ful,” she says. “My life has been about showing up and getting things done. This is who I am.”

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Charlie Howell is one of the most active people you’ll ever meet. He plays basketball and rugby, water and snow skis, works out with a personal trainer, plans to join a hockey league and someday hopes to run Bloomsday. Actually “running” the race might be a bit of a challenge. As a double amputee since 2007, Howell lost both legs above the knee as a result of an unknown infection following knee surgeries. He has undergone 43 surgeries but hasn’t let that dampen his spirit. You might call it a heroic spirit. A former paramedic and volunteer fireman, Howell helped to create the largest medical air/ground medical transportation system in world—and he’s delivered 21 babies. Howell has a new calling, a responsibility, he says, to speak to groups—physically and mentally challenged and able-bodied people alike, and inspire them to fight through life’s challenges with a “grateful heart.” “Until this happened, I didn’t realize how much I didn’t appreciate life. I just simply lost

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my legs, so I try to express the importance of being grateful for the things that you do have right here and now,” says Howell, who is cochair of the Amputee Support Group at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, and volunteers to help new amputees, paraplegics, quadriplegics, stroke victims and their families navigate the challenges associated with their unique situations. “I can’t cure their situation,” Howell says, “but I tell them don’t give up and to get focus—see yourself moving past this and start planning your life.” At six feet five inches tall, 240-pounds, and in top athletic condition prior to becoming an amputee, Howell was able to recoup more easily than most. He still spent hundreds of hours learning to live life to fullest without legs. From his wheelchair, Howell can do most anything he desires. He drives with the help of adaptive devices, works part-time for StaffPro Security at the arena, and hopes to jump out of a perfectly good airplane this summer. “I’ve told my friends—the jump master won’t have to tell me to lift my legs when we land,” Howell jokes. Another goal is to renew his EMT certification with the intention to become the first double-above-the-knee amputee volunteer fireman in the nation. “I still have that desire to serve,” Howell says. He also has the desire to walk again, and that may be an attainable goal with the help of Spokane’s Hanger Clinic to heal his body and adapt to a special set of prosthetics. “They have computerized legs now that talk to each other while you’re walking, and they have gyroscopes in them for power. They are incredible pieces of technology,” Howell says. “Being able to walk would certainly give me some different freedoms. “I want to challenge people to step back and realize that things aren’t as bad as they could be,” Howell says. “I feel I have a responsibility to share what I’ve learned, and encourage and be compassionate, and help people through whatever issues they’re dealing with. I want them to know there’s hope.”

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Now don’t get me wrong, community and regional happenings are some of my favorite things, and those travel documentaries enjoyed at home? I love them as well. The difference is, I like to travel further than a county line, and those globe trotting shows just inspire me to want to see more of a place in person—the highlights only whetting my curiosity. I can’t say I am envious of couples I know who successfully travel together, but I am curious because we don’t. Seems like every trip I take, around every corner I see something that my husband would

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find interesting and would enjoy seeing. But does he need to be there to see things himself? Well, if it means folding him into an airplane seat, we’ll never know. And if he were there, I’m not so certain I would get to see the things I want to see. On our rare trips together, I sure seem to spend an awful lot of time making sure he’s comfortable and happy rather than leaning into the trip itself. My daughter is an excellent fellow adventurer and she never makes me feel as though I am imposing when I ask her to travel with me, especially when I beg her to go and pay all of the expenses. But of course, taking time off work, clearing her schedule, costs her in other ways. My friends joke that I must keep a packed suitcase by the front door just in case an opportunity arises—which many do. There’s no shortage of invitations to hit the road—or the airport—and go explore somewhere with groups formed of other orphaned travelers, other wives without partners. Still, I do a fair amount of my traveling alone, embracing the fact that I can, and not hesitating if I can’t scare up anyone to go with me. It can be a touchy situation, finding an ideal traveling companion. Believe me, I’ve done the research. I’ve traveled with people I know and love and with people I didn’t know well—finding a friendship taking shape along the way. I still haven’t found that one available person who is comfortable, engaging and easygoing when traveling, but won’t ask me what I think she should wear every day of the trip. And then there’s this: on a recent bike and barge trip in the Netherlands, I successfully snored my assigned roommate out of our shared room on the boat. In the middle of the night. With her bedding and pillow. She slept on the stairwell landing, she said. With earplugs.

In that instance, only a dear—and deaf—traveling companion would have worked, although it did get me a private room without the single upgrade charge, once they found her a new roommate. All I know is this: some adventures need to be enjoyed alone. Everyone visits somewhere or sets off to explore some unknown territory for their own personal reasons and with their own motivation. When I’m traveling, there is a need to find time to experience quiet and reflection and joy and awe in where I have come. And I don’t need anyone else’s feedback to know that. I’ve never had any trouble finding interesting people along the way, and I’ve found everyone has a story to tell—if you give them the time to tell it. Also, no one minds giving directions in their own hometown, getting lost can be fun and I can make any cab driver in any country laugh. Traveling alone is not hard, it’s not lonely and it’s not scary. Of course I take precautions for my safety, but really, I’ve never felt afraid. I allow myself the freedom to wander my surroundings but stay aware just the same, seeing all that I came to see. Because, as responsible as I am for my well-being, I am just as responsible to make certain I have a good time. If I don’t, it’s nobody’s fault but my own. Penny Simonson is mostly retired and calls herself a lazy gardener and writer. Born in Spokane but raised in a traveling military family, she finds it no surprise she inherited an itchy foot.

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Spring offers the promise of warmer temperatures, but with spring cleaning, tax season and other responsibilities, it is also a season for planning. One inevitable life milestone that requires organization, consideration and planning but often gets overlooked is the end of life, both for one’s self and loved ones. It is important to have conversations with loved ones, sooner rather than later, to learn about family history, reaffirm how much they mean to you and gain an understanding of how family members want to be memorialized. To help families have important conversations about the things that matter and how a person’s life story can be meaningfully remembered and honored, the Funeral and Memorial Information Council (FAMIC) created the “Have the Talk of a Lifetime” initiative, which offers families the resources to facilitate these conversations that can be cherished for years to come.

While you are in a groove of filling out paperwork during tax season, take time to fill out FAMIC’s checklist, which can be a resource for things to consider when pre-planning a funeral and to help facilitate conversations with loved ones. It offers questions such as: Where would you like your service to be held? Will there be a ceremony? If so, religious or non-religious? How would you like to be remembered? Do you have a specific charity you would like to honor?

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By answering these questions and more, families can create a log of loved ones’ preferences for how they want to be memorialized. Completing the checklist can take place anytime, not just when a family member is nearing the end of life. Answering these questions can also prompt larger conversations about defining experiences and relationships in a loved one’s life. Take notes and record your responses as you go through the checklist. Save the checklist in a safe place for when it is needed and to share with future generations. To take your conversations one step further, meet with a local, trusted funeral professional and share those thoughts and ideas with someone who can help you put a plan in place that eases the burden on your loved ones. Regardless of when it becomes necessary to refer to the preferences and memories recorded in the checklist, you can be grateful you took the time to have meaningful conversations with those most important to you. For more information and to download the checklist, visit talkofalifetime.org. APRIL 2018 / spokanecda.com

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Diabetes and BLURRY VISION

by Dr. Michelle Darnell

iabetes is a complex disease in which your body cannot produce enough insulin or cannot utilize it effectively. When we do not have efficient use of insulin, our blood sugar cannot be broken down and used by our cells for energy, causing high blood sugar levels. High blood sugar damages the delicate inner lining of your blood vessels over time, making them prone to leak blood, plasma or both. This leakage can affect every part of your body, including your eyes. Blurry vision can be one of the first “early warning” indicators for diabetes. If fluid leaks into the lens of the eye, it can cause the lens to swell, making it difficult to focus, and can even cause someone’s glasses prescription to change. If the fluid or blood leaks into the macula, the sensitive “camera-film” tissue in the back of the eye, it can cause swelling, known as macular edema, that can also cause vision to become blurry. Extreme cases of macular edema can cause distorted vision, where straight lines appear wavy, or changes in color vision. If lots of blood leaks into the macula, vision can appear foggy or can be completely lost. Bleeding in the macula is the reason diabetes is the number one cause of blindness in the U.S.

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In addition to diabetes, there are other eye conditions that can cause blurry vision. Nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism that is not corrected by glasses can cause blur, and can easily be corrected with a new glasses prescription. Other medical causes of blur can include dry eyes, certain medications, high or low blood pressure, damage to the skin of the front of the eye, eye infection or inflammation, cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma. During an eye exam, your eye doctor will perform a “health check” of the front and back of the eyes to find and treat any causes of blurry vision. If you have diabetes, your risk of other eye conditions, such as glaucoma, cataracts or even dry eye, increases significantly. It is important to have regular comprehensive eye exams that include dilation, so your eye doctor can fully evaluate your eyes for any signs of damage from diabetes. If damage is present, the sooner that damage is treated, the less likely that you will experience lasting vision loss. In addition, if your eye doctor finds any diabetic damage in your eye, we know other organs in your body, such as your heart, liver and lungs are also being damaged by diabetes in the same way. Your eye doctor should offer to provide a “Diabetic Eye Exam Report” to the doctor who is managing your diabetes to make sure that the managing doctor is aware of any potential organ damage. Be sure to tell your doctor your symptoms and complete medical history, as well as any medications you take. Michelle Darnell owns Lilac Family Eye Care, a full-service eye care clinic in Liberty Lake. She specializes in multifocal contact lenses, headaches, medical and routine eye exams.

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1) Schedule routine eye exams. As early stages of AMD may not present any symptoms, you may not think to consult your eye doctor. Keeping routine eye exams that include eye dilation may help to identify the condition early, as well as help maintain overall eye health. 2) Address symptoms immediately. See your eye care professional right away if you experience sudden or gradual changes in vision quality. As AMD progresses, straight lines may appear distorted, central vision may look dark, blurry or white, or changes in color perception may become noticeable. If you have been diagnosed with AMD, you should also regularly check your eyes with an Amsler grid tool that helps track incremental vision changes.

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FOODROULETTE

by Kris Kilduff

When I was a child, the story Peter Rabbit was something I could always relate to. Off limits or not, who could resist a garden of delicious veggies? Old man McGregor wasn’t that scary after all; I’d gladly dodge a garden sieve or two to get my furry mouth around a couple of plump radishes. Luckily for me, spring is here, and I don’t need to squeeze through a dilapidated wooden fence to peruse Spokane’s prime assortment of roughage. I thought it would be unfair if I simply spotlighted the simple garden or Caesar salads you could stumble upon at any restaurant in town. I raised on my haunches, conjured my gluttonous inner bunny and bounced my way to salads that I’d fight a farmer for.

Salad Hay J’s Bistro: 21706 E. Mission Ave. SEAFOOD COBB SALAD If you’ve ever made fun of someone ordering a salad, this menu item is sweet revenge. Hay J’s packs your plate full of langoustine, blackened ahi, avocado, bacon, Gorgonzola and a hard-boiled egg. Mix in some light Gorgonzola vinaigrette and top it with a giant gulf shrimp, and you’re quick to learn the joke's on whoever didn’t order this one-of-akind Spokane masterpiece.

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Twigs Bistro: 4320 S. Regal St. BISTRO STEAK SALAD

The Blackbird: 905 N. Washington St. TOMATO GARDEN SALAD

If you’re looking for a hearty meal but still want to keep it light, Twigs offers the best of both worlds with tender steak pieces sautéed with Worcestershire and garlic over mixed baby greens and romaine, tossed with feta cheese, red onions, tomato, roasted cashews and a balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect eats to accompany Twig’s uber famous happy hour martinis.

I’ve always felt tomatoes are among the world’s most underrated foods. Chef Molly buys them locally in bulk and cures them to have fresh flavorful colors on her plates all year long. In a fresh herb salad, they are undeniable. A perfect match with mozzarella curd, arugula and lemon vinaigrette. The special touch is their in-house “Soil”—a crumb mixture of cracker and secret spices.

Wiley’s Downtown Bistro: 115 N. Washington St. STRAWBERRY CHICKEN GORGONZOLA SALAD

Clover: 913 E. Sharp Ave. SMOKED SALMON SALAD

It isn’t spring until you start eating berries. If I have a say, filling your salad with pungent tart strawberries is the best way to do so. Wiley’s must agree. I got my hands on a delicious version that added grilled chicken, Gorgonzola, candied walnuts, tomato and finished the whole thing with a berry vinaigrette. It’s never a bad thing when you get lunch and dessert on the same plate.

When people ask me what my favorite food is, I often answer with vinegar. So when you find a salad that has both stone-ground mustard vinaigrette and cornichons, you start to slowly fall in love. She’s beautiful, with crunchy bibb lettuce, avocado, artichoke hearts and chewy flakes of house-smoked salmon. Clover continues to be top of the food chain in just about any category.

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Fire Pizza Lights Up Sushi

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the hallway of my junior high school. With the lunch bell came long lines and chatter. Groups of friends would flatten themselves against the walls, pick through their paper sacks and debate how the current season of X Files would end. Food was never alien to me, so seeing an acquaintance pull out pre-packaged grocery store sushi, mix wasabi into a pool of packeted soy sauce and offer a chop-sticked piece in my direction was all the coaxing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d need. In that moment, I knew two things: grocery store sushi was the sad, watered down equivalent of off-brand crayons; and this rolled rice, fish-filled mystery munchie was going to send me on a never-ending quest to find the best in Spokane. The truth was out there.

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I was walking by Fire Artisan Pizza, where I’d shared many late night pies—so I must admit I was bewildered when I saw a large red sign adorning the window advertising a new “seafood bar.” To my delight, their already fabulous pizza line-up now has an accompanying sushi menu and cooked-to-order seafood bar. There are classic sushi rolls, cone-shaped hand rolls and that ice cart full of the fresh seafood to visually adore, and then order to your mouthwatering heart's desire. Co-owner and chef Haru Wong came to the table and walked us through the new menu. Instantly, the Lobster and Red Dragon Rolls stood out, and I was pleased to hear them at the top of their list of suggestions. Sushi (at its best) is part food and part art. Since its inception during the Edo period in Tokyo in the 1800s, Japanese cultures have valued their food vision as much as the flavor profile. Fire doesn’t miss a beat; upon service, I was greeted with some of the

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most vibrant plates of sushi I’ve seen in Spokane. Specifically, the aforementioned lobster roll: cucumber and eel topped with a lobster tail, backed with garlic butter, black pepper and sea salt, finished with spicy mayo. What the picture doesn’t capture was the unique texture—almost as if it had been quickly seared with a torch. The seared garlic butter on the rice lent a crisp crunch that accompanied the rich seafood middle. A true showstopper for a date night or work meeting. I’ve made fun of (not so foodie) friends who have ordered a cheeseburger or the likes when a group of us went out for Chinese. We are taught so vehemently that a culture’s food is undeniably its own. Places like Fire have me rethinking some of that philosophy. A great chef is a great chef, so why not sushi and pizza? I don’t mind those worlds colliding. What’s the worst that could happen? I could accidentally spill roe on my mozzarella? I’ll take my chances.

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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, HAWAIIAN 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. 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. Canaan Buffet Cuisine. Refuel, work, meet, celebrate or unwind with Canaan Buf-

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fet’s fantastic selections of Pan-Asian cuisines, along with affordability and a fun atmosphere. Enjoy delicious dishes, expertly prepared with more than 200 items to choose from. They use 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) 4654849. canaanbuffet.com.

BARBECUE Red Lion BBQ & Pub. For about 20 years, whether it was in the old rhythm and blues, peanut-shells-onthe-floor days, or more recently as a sports bar, there’s always been butt-kickin’ BBQ at this downtown corner spot. The undisputed star here is 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 Bacon-Wrapped 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. 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. The atmosphere combines class and warmth.

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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.

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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.

CASUAL DINING D. Lish’s Hamburgers. The No. 1 spot for the perfect burger with beef that’s always 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

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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—Asian chicken wrap, lentil salad, cookies and a kale salad that would make carnivores drool—among a long list of tantalizing dishes. Mon-Fri 7 a.m.4 p.m., closed Sun. 180 S. Howard St. (509) 468-2929. tastecafeandf inear t.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 new-fashioned flavors that hit you in the soul. This is a “must visit” eatery experience. SunSat 3 p.m-close, 110 S. Monroe St., (509) 3093698. gildedunicorn. com. 315 Martinis and Tapas. Located within the historic Greenbriar Inn in Coeur d’Alene, this restaurant specializes in small plates with a global focus and wellcrafted 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) 667-9660. 315martinisandtapas.com.

FINE DINING 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. (509) 242-7000. northernquest.com. Stacks at Steam Plant. Named for the twin smokestacks that have been a part of the downtown Spokane skyline for nearly a century, Stacks offers a full-service dining experience in a one-of-a-kind space. Unique private dining spaces include boiler rooms where the original pipes still line the walls and ceiling. Signature dishes are created from scratch and incorporate ingredients produced only at the Steam Plant—including smoked meats, fish and vegetables, and many of the ales brewed on-site. 3 p.m.–10 p.m. Sun-Thurs, 3 p.m.–11p.m. Fri-Sat. 159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks downtown. (509) 777-3900. steamplantspokane.com.

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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.

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Gonzaga students have long given life to a row of bars and restaurants on Hamilton. The Logan Tavern looks to be the new kid on the block to watch the game, meet for a drink or eat a pint o' bacon. No need to adjust your glasses; they have pints of bacon.

The Onion Taphouse & Grill. Established in 1978, the Onion is the grand dean of gourmet burgers and casual family dining

The Craft Shack Eatery 18723 E. Cataldo Ave.

There's a new menu, and be sure to look for the building attached to the Barker truck stop. Previously Brewz on Barker Bistro, the Craft Shack looks to offer the valley community and traveling truckers a mix of small plates, sandwiches and craft beer.

Cochinito Taqueria 10 N. Post St.

The Pacific Northwest is riddled with taco shops, but Chef Travis Dickinson (formerly of Clover) has upped the ante. From housemade corn tortillas to fresh ceviche and an elaborate mix of Mexican goodness turned taco, this is Spokane’s newest “not to be missed” restaurant.

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in Spokane. With the addition of Area 51 Taphouse (with, yes, 51 different beers—and some hard ciders, too), you’ll never want to leave. From gourmet burgers and sandwiches to pizza, salads and their namesake beer-battered onion rings, The Onion Taphouse & Grill pays attention to details and does more from scratch than many other restaurants aspiring to loftier appellations. 302 W. Riverside. Sun-Thurs 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon-Sun 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 7522 N. Division. (509) 747-3852.

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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 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. 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

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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. 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.

SUSHI 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. MonFri 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat 12 noon-9 p.m., Sun 12 noon-8 p.m. 430 W. Main Ave. (509) 8380630.

OTHER Nudo. Asian-fusion. This new-age “ramen house” speaks urban cool in the heart of downtown Spokane. Try the Grilled Miso Chilean Sea Bass, Edamame, or Crisp Salt and Pepper Basil Chicken for appetizers, followed by a Tonkotsu Bowl featuring fresh ramen, barbecue pork, hard-boiled egg, corn, braised bamboo shoots and seaweed in a slow-boiled pork bone broth. Their signature Ramen Burger—a fresh-ground beef patty topped with arugula and tonkatsu sauce between two homemade rounds of “ramen bun” is a fun entrée. A wellselected drink menu, late hours, and modern lounge-feel makes it well set for lingering dates and après-event noshing. Vegetarian options also offered. Mon-Sat 11 a.m-close. 818 W. Sprague. (509) 290-5763. nudoramen.com. Fire Artisan Pizza. Walk in the front door and you smell smoke from local orchard wood burning at 800 degrees in the Forno Bravo oven that is a focal piece of the open kitchen at the back of the restaurant. Whether you order up one of the creative pizzas on the menu or design your own pie, you are in for a treat. Fire’s chewy charred crust and bright red sauce are both excellent. The wine list is also well chosen and the space has an industrial retro feel that also manages to be warm and welcoming. The bonus of sushi and seafood pizza will knock you off your feet. Open Sun –Thu 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat, 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. 816 W. Sprague. firepizzaspokane.com.

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Active time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Servings: 4

• Olive oil spray • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (12 ounces total) • 4 cups baby spinach • 1 ripe Hass avocado, thinly sliced • 1 medium zucchini, cut into noodle shapes • 2 carrots, cut into noodle shapes • 2 radishes, thinly sliced • 8 sprigs cilantro Dressing: • 1/2 cup peanut butter • 3 tablespoons coconut milk • 1 tablespoon fish sauce • 2 teaspoons hot chili sauce • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger • 1 tablespoon sesame oil • 3 tablespoons hot water

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For many, spring is an opportunity to hit refresh on many aspects of life, including what you eat. Rather than instituting a restrictive diet that forces you to cut back on your favorite snacks and dishes, consider making simple changes that can go a long way so you can enjoy the flavors of the season without sacrificing taste or eating less.

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Heat oven to 400 F. Coat small skillet with olive oil spray. Add chicken to skillet and cook 3-4 minutes, turning once or twice to brown chicken. Slide into oven and bake 6-8 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Set aside to rest 5 minutes then shred. To make dressing: In large bowl, mix peanut butter, coconut milk, fish sauce, chili sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and hot water. Whisk well until smooth. Divide spinach and avocado among four bowls. Top with chicken, zucchini, carrots, radishes and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.

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or five amazing years, Spokane has allowed us to create our dream and become part of the media landscape. From the moment KYRS Community Radio greenlit a little talk show called OUTSpoken, we worked hard to learn all we could about the nuts and bolts of putting a show together. We took that show and all that it taught us and created a successful podcast called The Martini Lounge with Jonathan & Sergey. We have been able to speak to people like Lily Tomlin, Jane Lynch, William Shatner, and Margaret Cho, and work with all the major networks, including Netflix, Amazon, Showtime and many others. Growth takes vision, and vision often requires leaps of faith; the time has come for us to leap. In less than 30 days, we will find ourselves in Los Angeles, California, taking our shot. If it were not for the things we have learned here in Spokane, we would not be ready for this adventure. For that we are forever grateful. What we know is that life is exactly what you make it. We are asked continually how we have accomplished all that we have and our answer is simple: we didn’t know we couldn’t. The only limits that exist for any of us are the limits that we place upon ourselves. Every day we make the choice to be limitless. It isn’t easy, but it is worth it. This little choice can completely change your life. We know that it doesn’t always have to make sense. From an unlikely duo like us, we get it. From the outside, we are from two different generations—separated by 20 years—we are loud and opinionated and far too silly. The bond is unmistakable, and some may think it “shouldn’t” work. Truth is, we have been told on more than one occasion about our projects or our shows that “this won’t work here.” If you believe in something, it doesn’t matter if it

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“makes sense.” Follow your heart; it’s the best compass you have. We know it is always important to be grateful. Every experience builds upon the last—the good, the bad, and the ridiculous. Even after more than 300 shows and interviews, we are always in awe of what we get to do. When we get overwhelmed or stressed, we try to take a moment to stop, breathe and stand in amazement at this rollercoaster of life. We know that dreams are precious. They are the life force inside each of us that gives birth to joy, love and purpose. The great poet Langston Hughes once posed the question, “What happens to a dream deferred?” We want to lead lives where we never have to find out the answer. We know that there is no shame in reaching out for help with your dreams. It is only because of every single person along the way that we are at this point now. A dream can only grow if you entrust it to others. Ready or not, we will drive away from this beautiful place on April 30. No matter how much we plan, some things are just uncertain. We opened a GoFundMe page so people can share the journey with us and, if they wish, they can support us. Find it at gofundme.com/the-road-to-la. We know that it is hard to say goodbye, so we won’t. Instead, we'll simply say: until next time. Spokane is always home, the place that nurtured us and encouraged us. The people who believed in us when we found it hard to believe in ourselves. To every single person, we want to say thank you. May we all learn to believe in the impossible and choose to be limitless. Until next time …

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Wednesday saw me parked at my usual booth inside O’Doherty’s, waiting to meet one of the pinstriped heroes that turned me into a diehard Yankees fan as a kid. Don Larsen: namely, the only major leaguer to pitch a perfect game in a World Series. No hits. No runs. No errors. Twenty-seven up, 27 down. It was all over in just 97 pitches, the Yankees winning 2-0. Larsen threw his miracle fifth game against the Brooklyn Dodgers on Oct. 8, 1956, a feat no pitcher before or since has equaled. And with another baseball season underway, it seemed like the ideal time to introduce you to the now 88-year-old legend who calls this area home. At least, that was my plan until… “You can’t take any notes,” warned Tom Keefe, who sat across from me and gave me the stink-eye when I brandished my pen and pad. I managed to choke out “What!?!!” before adding an

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accusatory, “and why not?” “I didn’t tell Don this was an interview,” explained Keefe, leaning in and chuckling. “He just thinks you’re some overly obsessed fan I invited to have lunch with him.” Keefe is a Spokane attorney and as well-regarded as anyone could be in his, um, profession. More to the point, he’s my close pal, consigliere and eccentric sidekick. Also a good friend of Larsen’s, Keefe set up this confab when I wouldn’t stop whining about how much I wanted to meet my idol. “Don’t worry,” he continued in the reassuring tone he’d use to seduce jurors into acquitting an ax murderer. “Don won’t care if you write about him.” Oh, brother. Before I could bean Keefe with the nearest saltshaker, in came Larsen with Corrine, his bride of nearly 61 years. The couple became North Idaho residents years ago, choosing scenic Hayden Lake as the perfect place to hunt and fish and put down roots. We all said our hellos and

gave our lunch orders while I tried to play it cool and not appear too star-struck by being in the presence of the man who threw what sportswriter Bert Randolph Sugar dubbed “the greatest single pitching performance in the history of baseball.” I didn’t get that from Larsen. To prepare for this meeting, I read “The Perfect Yankee,” Mark Shaw’s authoritative book on Larsen and his famous game. Which was a fortuitous move as it turned out. Larsen really wasn’t so inclined to rehash the accomplishment that earned him a place in history, not to mention MVP honors after the Yankees clinched the ’56 Subway Series 4 games to 3. Quick-witted and possessing an age-defying memory, Larsen is an affable man who enjoys talking more about the places his career took him and the many friends he made along the way. And frogs. Larsen loves talking about frogs. Much to my surprise, frog hunting (or “frog gigging” as

its practitioners call it) is a cherished pastime that Larsen learned as a kid growing up in Michigan City, Ind., and later San Diego. It’s apparently all about sautéing the little froggy legs in a pan with butter and … “Delicious,” Larsen exclaimed when I confessed to having never bellied up to the culinary wonders of a batrachian buffet. Larsen claimed to have dispatched a hopping legion of frogs during his long life and in all manner of ways: Clubbing. Hooking. Gaffing. Bare-handed catching… From the sound of it, the former pitcher would be Human Enemy No. 1 should the frog community ever take a vote. Even during his playing days, Larsen said he always managed to find time to heed the croak of the wild. Once while prowling the weedy banks of New York City’s East River, for example, Larsen said he managed to grab the Babe Ruth of the bullfrog world. Weird. I always thought of

The Perfect Yankee the East River as being more home to expired stoolies wearing cement shoes. Anyway, this creature was apparently so grand that, instead of executing it, Larsen gave it a pardon, tied it to a leash and paraded it like Marilyn Monroe’s chihuahua right into the Yankees clubhouse. Larsen, laughing at the memory, said he arrived to find Yogi Berra sitting on a bench with his shirt off. Throughout his playing days with New York, Larsen enjoyed a reputation as partying prankster, earning the nickname Gooney Bird. Which probably explains the famed catcher’s lack of shock or awe. Larsen said Berra simply shook his head at the sight of the oddball pair and muttered sarcastically: “Don Larsen walking a frog. Nothing unusual there.” Larsen enjoyed the best years of his career as a Yankee, playing alongside names that still give me goose bumps. Mickey Mantle. Billy Martin. Whitey Ford. The aforementioned Yogi… This was a golden era for

baseball-loving young baby boomers like me. We didn’t hoard baseball cards back then. Most of us stuck the ones of our favorite players into the spokes of our one-speed bicycles. My Schwinn American probably chewed up a small fortune in Mantle rookie cards alone. Getting back to the ’56 series, consider the Brooklyn Bums that Larsen dispatched while throwing his perfect game: Jackie Robinson, no less. Gil Hodges. Duke Snider. Roy Campanella… The Dodgers that year possessed a powerhouse lineup that had won 93 games during the regular season and had taken the World Series over the Yankees the year before. Larsen, I’m told, is the last living member of both teams that played in that game. And he still remains humble as to the how or why of it. At 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, he had all the physical tools of a professional athlete. Larsen was actually considered a better hitter than pitcher, ending his

career with a .242 average and 14 home runs. But on that fateful fifth game, the big right-hander stepped onto the mound at Yankee Stadium, before a crowd of nearly 65,000 fans, and discovered he had otherworldly control. “I still wonder why I was chosen to pitch the miracle game on that autumn day,” Larsen wrote in the book with Shaw. “I never was possessed with the most talent, and just two short years before the perfect game, I lost 21 games and won only three.” Wrote Time Magazine in a retrospective piece: “In baseball terms, the magnitude of Larsen’s no-hitter is hard to overstate. That it had never been done before in a World Series and has never been matched since is astonishing enough in a game where records fall and careerdefining moments occur with dizzying frequency.” The scene after Larsen threw his final toss was captured forever by the iconic photographic image of Berra

leaping into his arms of his lanky pitcher with childlike joy. “This was absolutely the best pitched game I’ve ever seen as a player or spectator,” remarked the great Joe DiMaggio. Although Larsen’s 14 years as a major leaguer (1953-1967) saw him playing on eight teams and with unspectacular results, he said he considers himself a Yankee first and forever. With good reason. Larsen compiled a winning record with New York, which won the series again in 1958, giving Larsen his second World Championship ring. As for my ethical dilemma, it was resolved when Keefe exited the booth and scampered off to plug his parking meter. I seized the opportunity to ask my hero if he would mind if I wrote about him in my magazine column. Sure, he said, and even posed for a photograph wearing my own Yankees cap. What a gracious guy. I just hope he never invites me to Hayden Lake for a platter of Kermit and chips.

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