Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living July 2018 #152 by Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living

Bucket List Bites from Area Food Bloggers

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July 27 Summer Nights

Most Powerful

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Skin Health A-List The skin you have now is the only skin you’ll ever have. In order to make sure your choices are well-guided, we’ve put together our A-List of 50 trustworthy practioners. Proper skin analysis done by an esthetician or dermatologist is imperative. You deserve to be safe, in loving hands in order to team up to thrive and defy.

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Power 50 Awards As we dug deeper into power and influence on the grandest of scales in our region, we compiled a list of 50 business people and 10 political figures who hold the purse strings—and influence—in our region for the annual Power 50 Awards. We are honored to celebrate our region and the who’s who in making it a better place for all of us.

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Annual Food Issue

on the cover

Our food scene across the region is hopping like never before. In our annual

This cover is in honor of

food issue, we share with you daytrip delicacies, the best hot dogs around,

Independence Day, our Hot Summer

and we’ve partnered with a few of the coolest foodie bloggers in the area for

Nights event, Fabulous Skin and

their bucket list of local bites.

delicious food. Model: Amy Sherman Photography: Stina Rae Photography Styling: Atomic Threads Clothing Boutique

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CONTENTS WHAT’S INSIDE 12

Letters to the Editor Reader Feedback

Editor’s Letter Stephanie’s Thoughts

First Look and Buzz Hello Sugar, Lilacs & Lemons Editor’s Picks 5 Weekend Road Trips Artist’s Eye Spokane Rising Good Deeds #PulseSpokane Photo Pics

The Scene Hot Summer Nights Lilac Lit Joshua Moore Kevin Kirk

Datebook A Few of our Editor’s Favorite Upcoming Events (expanded list of community events on bozzimedia.com)

Hot Topic Spokane Area NOW

Catalyst Power 50 Awards Branding Lead Spokane Spotlight: RTC Business Close Ups

The Nest Summer Color Pizazz On the Water’s Edge Gardening Tips

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WOMAN Family Vacation Bliss This is Dirt Listen to Your Mother Sockpants & Superheroes A-List in Skin Health If They Only Knew

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Local Cuisine Feasting At Home Best Hot Dogs Recipes Daytrip Delicacies Bucket List Bites Ribbon Cuttings DINING GUIDE

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Mic Drop: Leslie Lowe

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Clarksville: Guitar Crack

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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 ann@spokanecda.com

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.

Datebook: Please submit information to Ann@ spokanecda.com at least three months prior to the event. Fundraisers, gallery shows, plays, concerts, where to go and what to do and see are welcome. Dining Guide: This guide is an overview of fine and casual restaurants for residents and visitors to the region. For more information about the Dining Guide, email Stephanie@spokanecda. com. BUZZ: If you have tips on what’s abuzz in

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

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

Story submissions: We’re always looking for new stories. If you have an idea for one, please let us know by submitting your idea to the editor: Stephanie@spokanecda.com.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR/what you had to say

Body Work List Error In your Body Works story, where you list the best Massage Therapists in the city, I was honored to be on the list, but I have to point out that while most of the businesses were truly deserving of the accolade, at least one was caught up in the “sting” operation where the city exposed certain massage parlors as being fronts for prostitution. It disheartened me to see my business associated with such a business, when I work hard to establish trust and credibility for my profession. Although the list was based on Yelp reviews, some businesses hire people to post flattering reviews to garner them a bit of respectability and to take the “heat” off. I’m hoping you’re able to do better research in the future. —Name withheld by request We appreciate you taking the time to let us know. This was a gasp worthy discovery for us. Although Yelp reviews are usually trustworthy, we are no longer going to rely strictly on Yelp reviews for our A-List series, and will vet the businesses more thoroughly before publication—we agree that a stronger editorial hand needed to brought in.

Eclectic Farmhouse I always love the house stories, and I really appreciated the featured home in the June issue. It’s always inspiring to see the inside of other people’s homes, but I found this one even more so because it was more attainable at this point in my life. I loved seeing how beautiful spaces can be without sprawling square footage. The mix of colors was fun to see and I’ve now promised myself to add some pizzaz to my own home. Thank you for including beautiful homes of all sizes. —Katrina Ashley

Walking School Bus Thank you for your recent coverage of the Walking School Bus program, what a fantastic way to share the program with our community. —Jenny Arnold

Correction to Top Physical Therapy List Rockwood Clinic’s main office was inadvertently listed on the Top Physical Therapy (PT) list, however, that location doesn’t offer physical therapy services. The clinic has several PT locations in the Spokane area—two on the south hill, one on Holland Ave., one on Montgomery across from Camp Chevrolet, one in Medical Lake, one in Cheney, and two in Spokane Valley. We love to hear from our readers. Please share your thoughts with our editor, Stephanie Regalado, via email at stephanie@ spokanecda.com.

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EDITOR LETTER/a note from Stephanie

Our Words,

Our Power

recently put out a call on Facebook for more If They Only Knew submissions, and was swiftly reminded of how powerfully that project brings out the bravest moments within the authors, and how it resonates with readers who are able to feel connected through the gift of woven words reflecting the lives being lived all around us, some of them even within us. I behold much love and admiration for the many people who have inspired me over the years … even to the tiniest, most invisible of them all, angel baby Sophia, who through her loss sparked the idea for the If They Only Knew project: some of my favorite work encompassed as a magazine column and, soon, a book series. As we graciously share stories of our many truths, we have the power to create more peaceful, harmonious communities—and we have the power to change the world. These anonymous pieces allow anyone and everyone to step into another person’s story as though it were their own. When we see, or read about, another person persevering through a difficult moment in their life, we tend to feel alongside them. That’s humanity in a nutshell: walking alongside one another. I invite you alongside me as I share the moment that brought this project into existence: Usually, when you are put on bed rest during pregnancy, you are hoping to save your baby from early delivery. But there was no saving my baby. I was 14 weeks into my pregnancy, and had begun breaking the exciting news that my new husband and I were expecting a baby. Some people were giddy for us. Others thought it was insane. Our little baby would be the exclamation point on our newly combined family of nine children— five from his previous relationships and four from mine. But we hoped a bouncing baby girl—we were so sure “she” was a “she” we named her Sophia—would bring everyone together, harmoniously. I had been hemorrhaging off and on for a couple of days. My midwife recommended I continue to “allow nature to take its course” and rest in bed while my body processed out the miscarriage. While my body worked to discard my ghost baby. But I was a working professional, leading a nonprofit and planning a large, regional event. The event was two weeks away and I was scheduled to receive a city proclamation during a city council meeting on behalf of my organization’s work in the community. A city official had botched the previous years’ delivery of the honorary document—and I had let my disappointment be known—so they were expecting my presence this year. I sat in the audience, a little shaky, waiting to be called upon. The bed rest earlier in the day had helped slow the bleeding and I had assured my husband I was okay. I tried to be brave, to not worry about the possibility of hemorrhaging again—which would have sent me straight to the emergency room—to avoid thinking of the baby. This was an important event. I was losing the baby; I wasn’t going to lose this, too. My name was called and I was invited to speak. As I presented to the council members and a packed room of attendees, I focused on smoothing out my jittery voice, on breathing slowly and deeply in and out, on calming the booming heartbeat in my head,

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on presenting with confidence … and pulling from those deep regions of courage I knew I had in me. I listened as the proclamation was read aloud, once again focusing on calming my breathing, my heartbeat, and those nerves while gently holding on to the podium so no one could see my shaky hands. I thought of the tiny dead baby inside of me, the heartbreak, how certain people would be relieved by the news, the impossible task of combining a melting pot family, the unrecoverable death of an idealistic dream. As I looked out at the council members, and as I felt the presence of a full chamber room behind me, tears burned the corners of my eyes and I wondered … If they only knew. 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. If you would like to submit a snapshot moment of courage and perseverance as an anonymous If They Only Knew piece, you can visit iftheyonlyknew.me. I look forward to the great honor of sharing your stories with our community and beyond. Our stories are humanity’s great neutralizers, they soften us to the plight of others and to the plight within ourselves … our stories—our existence and experience in this world—matter, and they are meant to be shared. For the love of stories—yours and mine,

Stephanie Regalado stephanie@spokanecda.com

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Spokane’s Expanding Sweet Scene

H e llo Suga r,

by Darin Burt

othing satisfies a sweet tooth better than a doughnut. But who has the energy to get up at the crack of dawn to visit the bakery, and who wants to eat yet another apple fritter, cruller or maple bar? It’s time for a change—and Hello Sugar, is the doughnut revolution headquarters. Opened in Kendall Yards on June 1— which also happens to be National Donut Day—Hello Sugar, is a different kind of doughnut shop. Correction—owners Amy and Ramsey Pruchnic are quick to point out that their new venture is not a doughnut shop, but rather a “doughnut experience.” First—you won’t find a maple bar at Hello, Sugar,—there are no bar-shaped doughnuts of any kind; they are all round, and they’re mini versions of their classic cousins. Each is about three inches in diameter (we measured) and made-to-order. The Pruchnics aren’t doughnut experts— Ramsey comes from the digital tech world, and Amy is busy with their three kids. After returning to Spokane from Seattle, the couple’s goal was to put down roots, and the best way they knew to do that was to open a business that would put a fresh take on the core values of community, generosity and growth. Doughnuts were a catalyst for engagement. It took more than a year to get the recipes just right. What emerged was a menu of six flavors and a seasonal special. The light and airy cake-like doughnuts are made from a vanilla dough. Specialties include the s’more, topped with chocolate fudge, crushed graham crack-

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ers and mini marshmallows; Strawberry Shortcake, with powdered sugar and strawberry jam; and for those who prefer something a bit more out of the ordinary, the Dutch Baby, the perfect blend of sweet and sour from a combination of fresh-squeezed lemon and powdered sugar. Instead of sprinkles, Amy hand-makes edible glitter using her own top secret concoction. You can’t eat just one—you can’t even order just one. Hello Sugar, sells their doughnuts by the half or full dozen. There’s also a “Sugar Bucket” offering a trio—plain, cinnamon and powdered sugar—and the “Carousel,” a one dozen sampling of all flavors. “These donuts aren’t designed to be boxed up and eaten two hours later,” Ramsey says. “The best part of the experience is eating warm donuts right in the store.” There’s even a “gluten-friendly” option. But nobody’s saying a doughnut is the healthiest treat— what’s paramount for Hello Sugar, is that theirs are made with the best quality ingredients. Hello Sugar, shares space with Indaba Coffee (what’s a doughnut without great coffee?) in a bright, modern storefront right next to the Centennial Trail—an ironic temptation to say the least. “People who are super fit come right off the trail—on any given day, we’ll have a line of moms with their running strollers,” Ramsey says. For fitness fanatics wondering how many calories they need to burn before they can indulge in an after workout snack, there may soon by signs along the trail with that vital info leading up to the take-out window. Unlike traditional doughnut shops that open early and close as soon as the last doughnut is gone, Hello Sugar, serves customers seven days a week. They never run out of doughnuts—you can watch the dough going though the fryer and being topped while you wait. “The reason we don’t want to be known as a “donut shop” is there’s a connotation of the same crew coming in everyday, eating their doughnuts and drinking coffee out of a styrofoam cup,” Ramsey says. “We’re like Disneyland—people will stand in line to get our donuts for a minute and a half of enjoyment, and they love it!” “This is the reality of taking a chance on your dreams,” Amy says. “We want our kids to see us taking risks and digging our roots deep and stepping out into the community. We want to inspire them and others to do the same.” hellosugarspokane.com

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FIRST LOOK/lilacs & lemons {bad}

{good}

{good out of bad}

lilacslemons by Vincent Bozzi

LEMONS to Spokane Parks and

Recreation for moving those tacky amusement rides to their newly designed and lovely ice skating/roller-skating ribbon. Amid all that new beauty, cheap rides destroy the ambience. We do love rides, but we suggest getting something that dovetails with the Pacific Northwest theme of the park. At least turn the berry rides into lilacs?

LILACS to the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club for building eleven delightfully retro pedal-powered railroad track cars that are built for four and are super-easy to pedal. It’s a great substitute for the trains that rode those tracks but had to be removed due to high maintenance costs. We think the slower ride in the great outdoors amid pristine scenery could be more fun than just another train ride anyway. All aboard! LILACS to the Spokane County Commissioners for bringing jobs to Spokane. Project Rose (the code name for the potential new Amazon warehouse) will bring thousands of jobs to the area, which will result in untold economic spin-off and multiplier effects. We love when elected officials do the job they were elected (and are paid) to perform. LEMONS to that same trio of County Commissioners, though, for ousting the Spokane Central Lions Club from the Spokane Interstate Fair. Thousands of us have enjoyed hitting the beer garden near the grandstands and always being greeted by a friendly retiree, who appear to be having as much fun as us. Always friendly, these guys worked for free and every bit of the money they raised 20

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went back to the community. The new concession owner will hire teenagers at minimum wage and give just a portion back. Perhaps it makes sense in the short term, but in the long term, fairs are all about tradition, aren’t they?

LILACS to Spokane’s Water Department for offering up to $500 back on utility bills for homeowners who take steps to reduce the amount of grass on their property. Turf is a big water drain, and attractive and easy-tomaintain dryscape plans can enhance a smaller lawn, and save money on the water bill as well as earning homeowners a rebate. It’s not automatic though, so call City Hall for an application. LEMONS to drivers who don’t pay attention at roundabouts. The devices do cut down on accidents because they slow people down, but it’s frustrating to enter one and get behind a driver who slows down at every street to yield to other cars. You yield to other cars to get ON, and then you get to stay on until you get off. Not terribly complicated, actually. These are roundabouts, not four-way stops. We’ll get the hang of it sooner or later, but in the meantime, it’s stressful not knowing if the other drivers know what they’re doing. LILACS to the Spokane Lions Club (that makes THREE mentions of Lions Clubs in one column, a record!) for building the Helen Keller garden in Manito Park, based around a tree Keller herself planted there. Both the sighted and the blind will be blessed by another beautiful garden in Spokane.

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FIRST LOOK/editor’s picks

editor’s picks I by Stephanie Regalado

Summa Fun (AN D S URV IVAL) for Everyone

’ll cry if I start sharing how much I love the warmer, brighter, sunshiny season we all know and love as oh, hallelujah, our glorious summertime. Instead of shedding tears, I’m sharing a few products that have made their way into my adventurous, although dark and crusty, heart as good to have around during the longer-lighted days and beyond. Thank you for sunshine and summertime, Sweet Baby Jesus.

Peace of Mind in a Backpack Have you ever gotten around to packing that emergency bag you said you would pack? That’s okay, I’ve got you covered. Meet the VLES GO-bag: a best-in-class fully-stocked emergency bag that has everything you could possibly need in case of an emergency. Prepacked with top-grade safety equipment, medical supplies, and room for your own personal possessions. They’ve engineered this bag to understand the value of your safety like you do. I love this bag for disaster preparedness, as well as to have on hand for summer—or anytime— adventures away from home, because the survival essentials are all right there in one place … and you really never know when you might need them. vlesdesigns.com

Freedom & Fun on a Giant Floaty My three best friends and I are spending a week on the lake this month. To add a little flair and recapture the freedom and fun of our youth, we each ordered a giant floaty (and a couple for the kids, too). We’ve been gleefully texting about our creatures (and one veggie) every day as we grind away to wrap up work projects, deadlines and client court cases so we can actually relax and enjoy the time away from the hustle. Our parade consists of a fire-breathing dragon, a unicorn, a peacock, a flamingo, an eggplant and a golden-winged dragon. I love Kololo’s give-back to the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand, an elephant sanctuary devoted to saving enslaved and distressed Asian Elephants that have been abused, disabled by hazardous labor, or orphaned by poachers. So, have some fun on a giant floating narwhal while you help save one of the planet’s most magnificent creatures—swoon. kololo.co

The Dyrt: Campground App The camping community is huge—clocking in at 75 million American households, and accounting for about $166.9 billion of outdoor recreation spending. The Dyrt plans to conquer the wild behemoth that is the camping industry, all while not giving users a headache. The Dyrt has more user-generated pictures, videos, and reviews of campgrounds than any other platform—with more than 70,000 pictures, videos and reviews—all of which are submitted by The Dyrt’s camping community. The Dyrt makes the campground review process fun by encouraging the community to compete with other users and win prizes in exchange for their campground reviews. Campers can stream their progress in realtime through a unique gamification using contests, outdoor gear and sweepstakes. It is becoming popular nationwide and, as a bonus, was created by women with Spokane roots. About-tobe happy campers can find The Dyrt in the app store. 22

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spokane tripsrising FIRST LOOK/road

top5 Weekend Road Trips by Kimberly Gunning

Unfortunately, as a society, we haven’t yet transitioned to the four-day work week. And not many of us enjoy the highly sought-after unlimited vacation policy. For most, like myself, we continue to work the traditional five-day, 40-hour (or more) schedule, leaving just two cherished weekend days of play. But that’s no reason not to hop in the car for a weekend adventure. Living in the Inland Northwest, there are countless playgrounds in our own backyard, perfect for those with limited vacation days and others who would rather explore their surroundings than dedicate lengthy travels to far-flung destinations. This summer, explore what’s in reach, from hip cities to quaint towns, landscapes dense with vineyards to those with boundless recreation potential—all less than a 3.5-hour drive from Spokane.

Sandpoint, Idaho

(about 75 miles northeast of Spokane)

(about 155 miles southwest of Spokane)

Walla Walla

Leavenworth

An easy drive from Spokane, and the shortest on the list, leads to a lakeside escape. The town’s main stretch is home to local boutiques, galleries and artisanal shops to wander, along with plenty of eateries. And recreation spans an easy water-adjacent hike on Evans Landing Trail, boating and water sports, and adventurous mountain biking on nearby Schweitzer Mountain. Spend the night in clean-kept quarters at a lakeside hotel in the quaint town center or camping along the Pend Oreille River at dedicated sites just a couple miles from town. visitsandpoint.com

Rated one of the best wine regions to visit in the U.S. by Thrillist, among mentions by many other publications, Walla Walla is less than a three-hour drive from Spokane, situated just north of the Oregon border. Pack up the bike and spend the morning cycling on rural roads or up the nearby Blue Mountains, taking to the trails by foot or playing a round of golf. Then choose which vineyards to visit, or sign up for a winery tour and travel in style via chauffeured limo. While meandering downtown, there are plenty of pours to taste there too, with more than 30 tasting rooms, and a night at one of the sweet bed and breakfasts is the perfect complement to a romantic weekend stay. wallawalla.org

This Bavarian-style village tucked away in the Cascade Mountains is truly picturesque any time of year. While the snow-covered town’s Christmas Lighting Festival may draw in the largest crowd, summertime flourishes in the fresh air—providing the perfect mountain escape with plenty of entertainment. Raft, paddleboard or kayak down the Icicle and Wenatchee rivers, or zip line over Beaver Creek Valley to get your adrenaline pumping. Then stop in the town’s dozens of local boutiques and artisanal shops before finding a beer to wash down your bratwurst and schnitzel, among other cuisines. leavenworth.org

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(about 190 miles west of Spokane)

Missoula, Montana

(about 200 miles southeast of Spokane)

Hop across Northern Idaho to “Big Sky Country,” and continue to navigate along Interstate 90, with Lolo National Forest straddling either side, as you make your way to Missoula. The city, anchored by the hillside University of Montana offers plenty of outdoor adventures within close reach. Raft down the Alberton Gorge or day hike or mountain bike through the numerous nearby state and national parks. Then return to the city for an evening stroll along the Riverfront Walking Trail to take in some of the area’s landmarks before settling into a local eatery for fresh, handcrafted plates. And be sure to grab a pint or two from one of the local breweries—Missoula is among the top cities in the U.S. for the most craft breweries per capita. destinationmissoula.org

Rossland, British Columbia, Canada

(about 120 miles north of Spokane)

Self-proclaimed as the mountain biking capital of Canada, Rossland’s well-marked trails offer options suited for all levels of riders, many with magnificent 360-degree photo ops along the route. Breathtaking views continue for those on horseback, zip-lining through Kokanee Creek Canyon, swinging on the greens of the area’s golf courses and even relaxing on the patio of a local coffee shop or eatery back in town. Less than three hours north of Spokane, Rossland’s the perfect reason to spend a weekend with our neighbors to the north. tourismrossland.com JULY 2018 / spokanecda.com

spokane eyerising FIRST LOOK/artist

Garland Theater

artisteye

by Megan Perkins

The Garland Theater sign is a sparkling landmark beckoning drivers from the corner of Garland and Monroe to come in and see a movie. It’s

showings of recently “out of regular theater” movies gives you a last chance to see a movie at a great price, but the theater also plays classics such as Princess Bride, Rocky Horror Picture Show and Goonies. I have fond memories of the theater, myself, having gone on a date there with my then boyfriend, now husband, to see Despicable Me as well as watching old Westerns on the giant screen with family and friends for my brotherin-law’s bachelor party. Get yourself some old fashioned movie magic down at the Garland Theater.

Artist’s Eye is the adventure of Megan Perkins as she explores our region through painting and sketching what makes Spokane unique. Follow her adventures on Instagram @artistseyeonspokane, Facebook and meganperkinsarts.com. 26

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FIRST LOOK/spokane rising

spokanerising

by Anthony Gill

places are amazing for four or five months of the year, they close at the first sign of colder weather, aren’t always street-interfacing, and drive only limited synergies between existing spaces.

So what can be done to champion outdoor dining in Spokane?

Expanding Spokane’s Patio Scene I recently returned––briefly––to the city where I studied abroad, Freiburg-im-

Breisgau, a beautiful university town in southwest Germany near France and Switzerland. On the day I arrived, after dropping my bags in my hotel room, I wandered into the old town for some food. As walked, I was struck by just how many people were eating, drinking, lounging and chatting outside, despite the light rain that had been falling all day. Expansive patios with dozens of tables––even those without any weather protection––were full of people. Some people sat just inside second-floor balcony windows, just glancing out onto the streets and plazas. It felt positively magical. I hesitate to draw comparisons across countries, but I couldn’t help but think about what we could learn from these Old World cities as we create new experiences in the Pacific Northwest. Here, truly magical outdoor patios have great views, entertaining people-watching, and, of course, great food and drinks. The best contenders are probably in our neighborhood districts––places like South Perry and Garland––and along the Centennial Trail through Kendall Yards, where patio dining is starting to reach a critical mass of energy. While these

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Some limitations on outdoor patios are almost entirely bureaucratic. For example, building code––the complex set of urban design guidelines which governs issues like height limits and how far buildings can be set back from the street–– can limit where such a patio can be placed. Street noise from passing cars and motorcycles can ruin the ambiance. Narrow sidewalks reduce the amount of available space. And liquor law often requires dividers between patios and sidewalks, limiting spontaneous, serendipitous interactions. And then there are the cultural issues. With abundant indoor space available, people are not accustomed to dining outdoors in the late fall or early spring––not with heated indoor spaces available. But with a few improvements to existing patio spaces––strategically-placed wind-blocking glass, more durable and protective umbrellas and awnings, propane heaters, and comfortable fleece blankets––we could extend our patio season from early March to mid-November. If we prioritized our patio scene, we could even develop a program to help business owners make the attempt. We could promote existing spaces, offer strategic advice and permitting assistance, offer rentals for more expensive equipment, and even lobby for more patio-friendly building code and street investments. Spokane residents are willing to try new things. Let’s build on existing patios at Kendall Yards and East Main by encouraging restaurants and bars to serve as patio pioneers. Ultimately, we can become a more interesting city––a more fun city–– by expanding the number of ways and amount of time we can experience life outdoors. Anthony Gill is a Spokane native and economic development professional. He is the founder of Spokane Rising, an urbanist blog focused on ways to make our city a better place to live.

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PUB O R T S A G N IO PROHIBIT AND HOPE T R A E H P U S E SERV Even if you weren’t around in the 1920s when it was popularized, you’ve probably heard

the term “the Bees Knees.” It refers to something extraordinary, and that’s exactly how to describe the way John and Jill Loeonetti, owners of Prohibition Gastropub, and their customers are “paying it forward” to those who might be experiencing hard times. Each month, Prohibition Gastropub serves the needs of a local nonprofit organization. It starts with generous customers asking their server to add a Bee’s Knees donation (typically $5) on their check. The proceeds are put toward wish list items for groups like Northeast Youth Center, Family Promise of Spokane, Hope House and Spokane Humane Society. Chef Leonetti and his staff also cook a specially prepared meal for their guests. “It’s been an awesome opportunity to meet other people who are doing good things, and the feedback from the customers has been really positive,” Jill says. “We’re not some big chain restaurant that’s here to just brag about our food—we want toactually do something important for people in our community. “It’s something we can really feel good about,” she says. “We control it, whereas giving something like gift cards, we don’t know where they went and exactly what they were used for—this is something that’s important to us or impacted us directly.” As new parents to a son the Leonettis affectionately call “Baby Chef,” donations to Ronald

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McDonald House supported a cause that hit close to home. Little Henryk was born a month early, and lodging at Ronald McDonald House gave John and Jill the opportunity and comfort of being close by while he was in the neonatal intensive care unit at Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. “Even though we only live about 15 minutes from the hospital, it was a traumatizing experience,” says Jill. “People are living there sometimes for a year, and the food they’re eating is often what they’ve brought themselves on a very small budget,” says John. “It was rewarding to be able to provide them with a nice hot meal.” The Prohibition Grill offers a made-fromscratch menu, and is known for their signature items like the Al Capone burger— a handmade beef patty grilled to order and topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, candy bacon, cheddar cheese, dirty ketchup and a fried egg, served up on a brioche bun. Chef Leonetti was classically trained at the Le Cordon Bleu cooking school. Every dish he makes is uniquely delicious—even something as basic as chicken strips and mac and cheese was eagerly requested by the kids at Northeast Youth Center. “The kids were super shocked and excited,” says John. “We made sure there was enough food for seconds and thirds.” Sometimes, gratitude comes with a smile or a handshake. Or the Thank You note from a child at Northeast Youth Center who simply wrote on a scrap of paper, “I got to eat lunch today.” “It’s a very humbling experience,” John says. “It reminds you to be thankful for what you have and puts into perspective what’s really important.” Prohibition Gastropub, 1914 N. Monroe St., (509) 474-9040

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BOWL AND PITCHER BRIDGE by Cody Schroeder Instagram: @cody.r.s Born and raised in Northeastern Washington, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve carried a camera with me daily for almost a decade, documenting my life and travels. My work ranges from mundane urban settings to scenic landscapes, capturing the beauty frame by frame. This image at Bowl and Pitcher was captured on a moody March day, when the water was quite high.

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GETTING LOST IN NATURE by Katie Gordon Instagram: @katiegordon Mineral Ridge Scenic Trail is my happy place. No matter how often I hike here, its beauty has me in awe. I tend to get lost in the way the sun glows through the trees, the air smells like fresh pine, and the bay glistens from the sun. This place is magical and sets me free.

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QUIET MOMENTS OF COLOR IN LIBERTY LAKE by Alexis Nelson Instagram: @galexiloo I am a wild land fire fighter and Park Ranger and am pursuing climate science at the University of Idaho. I am incredibly passionate about capturing images of our wild lands to remind the public what we are working to save. Love your lands!

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GOLDEN SUNSET by Matthew Ford Instagram: @mattattack979 Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been a lifelong resident and enjoy hiking, camping and exploring all the amazing places the Pacific Northwest has to offer. This was taken at Dishman Hills Natural Area at the beginning of May during the height of spring bloom.

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May 18th, 2018 | The Davenport Grand Hotel | photos by James and Kathy Mangis Benefitting: Our Annual Gala benefits the programs of Catholic Charities Eastern Washington

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alling all you hep cats and cool jacks! The most far-out bash of the season, “Hot Summer Nights,” is back, and this blast from the past is taking us back to the fabulous 50s. So twirl your jelly rolls and curl up those nests, because this year is going to be off the hook. Pop the clutch and head on over to Centerplace in Spokane Valley Friday, July 27, where we’ll be dancing to live music from The Merry Makers, 8 Tracks Rewound, and our headliners, The Blue Mustangs. Fire up your engines at the food truck round up, then take a turn around the vendor midway and try your luck at the Viva Lost Wages casino. Smile for the camera at the souped up screamers and rocketed ragtops classic car display and then pose for prom photos at the Mirabeau Waterfall. “Made in the Shade” general admission

tickets and a limited number of Classy Chassis VIP tickets are available. The VIP lounge will be serving beer, wine and appetizers for a spell, and SWAG bags to the first 100 VIPs. Don your hippest threads and retro Keds for the best dressed Guys and Dolls contest. There will even be a prize for best dressed duo or group, so make the scene dressed to kill. Beat feet to one of the Cloud 9 bars where libations will be served up by the area’s hippest, real gone bartenders. For this year’s event, we’ve partnered with local nonprofit AFSP so a portion of ticket and drink sales will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, whose essential mission is saving lives through education and awareness. Plenty of free parking for all you Paper Shakers and Papas. Stay tuned to our online Facebook and event page to be clued in on more deets and some other cranked up and crazy updates. It’s ALL happening at this year’s Hot Summer Nights. So floor it, and get your dibs on the hottest radioactive ticket to fun this year. Think fast, VIP tickets are limited and you won’t want to feel clutched. Come on snakes … let’s rattle! bozzitickets.com

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“Tarot > To Rot,” Writing, Puns, and Tarot with Spokane’s Elissa Ball

by Sharma Shields

Poet, performer, tarot card reader, and “Space Witch” Elissa Ball has a new book out, More or Less (Cold Cube Press 2018, illustrated by Kelly Bjork and Joe Rudko). Paul Constant of The Seattle Review of Books describes More or Less as “a handsome little brick of a thing … the kind of book that makes a case for bookmaking as an art itself.” The book pits one word or phrase against another: “genius” vs. “generous,” “love note” vs. “love not,” “goddess dressing” vs. “goddess undressing;” and the book’s speaker determines with greater-than/less-than symbols—< or >—which word carries more importance. It’s a whip-smart combination of poetry and comedy. Curious about her process and the book’s origins, I emailed some questions over to Elissa, and here are her replies. More or Less is a logophile’s dream book. How did you come up with the concept? I started tweeting these comparison jokes (“snake pit < snake pic”) about seven years ago when I worked in Seattle as a copywriter. I called them “math jokes” because of their greater-than and less-than symbols. Sharing my jokes online was a way to add small bursts of joy to my cubicle life. Even after I left that job, I continued to share the jokes on social media. Eventually I had enough material for a manuscript. But the manuscript felt stuck. Then I visited a psychic who suggested that I add illustrations to my “project.” I reached out to two visual artist friends, Kelly Bjork and Joe Rudko. They immediately said yes to doing illustrations. Soon after, Cold Cube Press said yes to publishing the book. Among many other things, you are The Seattle Weekly’s beloved Space Witch. Can you talk about your creative process and how that process changes (if at all) project to project? All my creative projects involve wordplay. I named my tarot business “Hit the Deck Tarot” and titled a section of my astrology column “You Can Planet.” I’m a hardcore fan of puns. I also use office supplies and analog tools in the first-draft phase. I start every Space Witch column by studying a spiral-bound astrology calendar that I mark up with highlighters and notes in pencil. For More or Less, I wrote each joke on its own index card, which made editing and ordering the jokes easier.

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Where can people get a tarot reading from you, and what can they expect at a tarot reading if they’re new to it? I’m at Chosen Vintage in Spokane most Thursdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., where I read Tarot cards and natal charts out of a cute little room with a privacy curtain. I also read for clients over the phone, at parties, at street fairs, and during private sessions. My rates are flexible because I believe tarot should be accessible—not a luxury. Expect the cards to confirm what you already know, deep down, and to reveal what could be. (Don’t worry, tarot cards can’t harm you!) My psychic muscles help me pick up on additional information during readings too. Tarot is emotional. Most first-time clients cry because they aren’t expecting the cards to be so accurate and truthful. Having grown up in the Inland Northwest and now having returned to it, what are your thoughts on the artist life here? Well, I don’t consider myself an artist. I think of myself as a writer/witch. As a writer who’s not interested in MFA programs, Spark Central has been an invaluable resource for me. I’m constantly impressed by the nonprofit’s literary events, classes, and community projects. Any new/forthcoming projects? On July 11 at Boots Bakery, I’m having a book launch party/performance for More or Less. I plan to start a monthly astrology podcast for The Seattle Weekly. I’m also trying to syndicate my weekly Space Witch column. Then there’s that next collection of poems that I’ve been polishing and rearranging for years now. My nana is always gently pressuring me to write a children’s book, so I may have to finally listen to her and publish something for kids. What favorite books would you like to recommend to Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living readers? Tara Hardy’s My, My, My, My, My, Jane Wong’s Overpour, and E.J. Koh’s A Lesser Love. All three authors are Washington State poets. I almost exclusively read poetry. Elissa Ball’s tarot page is on Facebook @htdtarot. You can also reach her on Twitter at @ElissaBall. 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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Composer on the Rise MEETIN G J OS HUA MOORE

When you meet Joshua Moore, you witness greatness developing

before your eyes and ears. Is he the front man of a new and upcoming band or a hot new DJ? Not at all. You won’t find Moore packing out the Spokane Arena, or playing in front of hundreds at the Knitting Factory jammed with adoring fans. Moore is a composer on the rise, grabbing attention from top television and film music supervisors around the world. You’ll be hearing his music on up-and-coming blockbuster films, video games and hit television shows soon.

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by James Michael Kempner II

By four years old, Moore realized his love for music and composing by repeatedly playing the “Star Wars” soundtrack on an old record player. There, he felt the emotions of those epic songs pulling him in. He would run to the piano and pick out a melody to play. Fathers often play impactful roles in our lives, and his dad did that for him through his own love for music, as a singer songwriter for more than 40 years. He bought Joshua his first synthesizer and a “Star Studio” boom box that allowed him to layer one track over another on a tape recorder. His dad helped him find the harmony for his first melody. He believes his dad first saw his talent, and that is why he encouraged him to find his place in music. Moore didn’t even start playing the piano until he was around 12 years old, but he says the foundations were already there. Moore’s music takes you to places you have never been, places you want to visit and back to memories you’ve stored. When I first played one of his tracks I was driving down the 90 Freeway heading west. I found myself somewhere else, and then noticed I was still driving. He has an amazing ability to make you feel emotions that are tranquil and those that are empowering. His melodies reach your soul just as powerfully as lyrics to your favorite songs. John Williams, The Beatles and Christian Music Albums were Moore’s most profound inspirations. He was fascinated by the different sounds and surprising changes of mood and timbre. Moore’s first song came to him in a melody, in a dream. It was a haunting melody with no words about saving people from impending danger. Moore practiced so diligently in college that he developed tendonitis, which taught him to take breaks and to slow down. “Music consumes you if you let it,” he says. “But it has to be able to flow from the heart.” Moore’s dream is to share his gifts with the world—millions if possible—to bring something to music that has not yet been shared. He doesn’t desire to find fame through his work, but welcomes it if it does come. “This quote from Eric Liddell—“Chariots of Fire”—resonates with me: ‘I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel his pleasure. When I make music, I feel God’s pleasure,’” he says. Moore is creating the music for the “Safe Families, Farm Fresh Food” documentary, and some new television shows, too. Watch his work via joshdavidmoore.com.

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The Abstract Works of Kevin Kirk

Abstract art is, and will always be, an enigma, and, unless you are the artist, meaning is more speculation. Art critics, scholars and patrons have a lot to say, often sharing their findings as if they were the gospel truth, but it really comes down to the eye of the beholder. Take the “Black Square” (Kazimir Malevich, 1915, oil on linen) which is considered to be the point of departure from representational art and the beginning of abstract art (though some would argue that Hilma af Klint was the first) and the many wordy studies compiled on the piece and the recent discovery of text beneath the black square, a finding that perhaps serves as a moral to a story: no one truly knows the meaning behind an abstract work of art, and that’s okay. Don’t overthink it; how it makes you feel is all that matters. “The beauty, fascination and compelling nature of abstract art is the ability for it to take us places we don’t know, which we cannot know, but through it we are able to transcend and experience something outside of the natural world,” says abstract artist Kevin R. Kirk. “It is at

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that point the artist and the viewer arrive on common ground.” Kirk grew up in Spokane. He began oil painting in middle school in an abstract style, suggesting that it was in rebellion against conformity toward representational art and a desire to experiment. “It was a freeing thing for me—a love for the process which is a mix of art and science, two things that rely on imagination and experimentation.” He studied at the Banff School of Fine Arts and trained under Herman Keys and Colin Williams. He furthered his education at George Washington University and Dartmouth, raised six kids and took jobs spraying grain bins, working in investment banking, selling real estate and even opening a furniture business in Guam. Kirk now consults in healthcare and paints in a studio that he built on his property just west of Spokane. The studio is huge because his work is huge. “They are statement pieces,” he says. “The scale contributes to their presence.” Daunting yet compelling, Kirk’s work demands attention while nudging a viewer to consider their feelings when faced with something that has no reference point, leaving the viewer with no other option but to discover his or her own meaning. “People experience abstracts on a personal level. Rarely would an abstract painting impact 10 people all the same,” Kirk says. Using oil mediums, cold wax, brushes, trowels or his fingers, Kirk translates ideas with deliberation, sometimes spending a year finding the perfect balance of color and composition in response to his inner and outer existence in works that you can almost step into. Filled with depth, his work ranges from a simple breeze to a storm of color and action, encompassing an array of emotions that we can all relate to. Like any new discovery, he says “approaching abstract art with an open mind, a willingness to think differently and allow the emotions to weigh-in can lead to a new and really exciting world.” kevinrkirk.com

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July 29: Vintage Spokane

Vintage Spokane: A Wine and Food Affair, highlights more than 50 award-winning and up-and-coming wineries throughout the Northwest. Sip wines from the region’s most celebrated wineries and savor delicious local bites. Find a wine (or two, or three) you love? Be sure to purchase a bottle at their on-site Wine Store. The proceeds benefit the Spokane Youth Sports Association. Davenport Grand Hotel Ballroom, 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. vintagespokane.com

July 10: Incubus with Minus the Bear

With more than 23 million albums sold worldwide, Incubus found stardom in the late 90’s with the release of their album Make Yourself and their #1 smash hit, “Drive”. At the turn of the century, the Calabasas band hit the mainstream with multiple album releases, including Morning View, A Crow Left of the Murder, followed by Light Grenades in 2006, which debuted at #1 and brought them two #1 singles, “Anna Molly” and “Love Hurts.” Their most recent album, 8, released in 2017, marks their eighth studio album and decades of rocking the airwaves across the globe. Northern Quest. 100 North Hayford Rd. Airway Heights. northernquest.com

July 14: Strides for Strong Bones

Now is the time, no matter how old you are, to make your bones as strong as they can be. Men and women of all ages are invited to participate in the 9th Annual “Strides for Strong Bones” 3 mile or 6 mile fun run/ walk which is designed to raise awareness for bone health in our community. Medical Lake Waterfront Park. emdesports.com

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July 15: Valley Girl Triathlon and Duathlon

The only women’s triathlon in Eastern Washington, this year’s triathlon features a sprint distance triathlon and duathlon, as well as an Olympic distance triathlon. With the start and finish in the same location, this will provide a more spectator friendly location for children, family members and friends. New for 2018, Fit4Mom Spokane will be hosting the “Kids Zone” featuring activities for kids 12 and under during the event. Medical Lake Waterfront Park. valleygirltri.com

July 18: Five Finger Death Punch and Breaking Benjamin

Five Finger Death Punch are thrilled to be hitting the road for a massive series of co-headlining North American dates with Breaking Benjamin this summer. As special guests, they will bring along one of the most exciting new rock act in the world: Bad Wolves, who are currently dominating the #1 spots on the mainstream, Rock and Metal charts in multiple countries around the world with their cover version of The Cranberries’ “Zombie”. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com

July 19: Cherry Pickers Trot

The Cherry Pickers Trot and Pit Spit is the third Thursday in July celebrating one of Green Bluff ’s treasured delights, the sweet cherry. Enjoy the 4-mile run through Green Bluff ’s orchard country on paved roads. Walkers welcome (no dogs allowed for insurance liability). Free Tot Trot for ages 5 and under and the largest Pit Spit Contest this side of the Rockies. There will also be a hamburger/hotdog Feed and live music, plus vendors and loads of family fun. Green Bluff. greenbluffgrowers.com

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July 21: Ghost Signs of Spokane

Long before the days of neon or digital signage, local entrepreneurs painted the names of their businesses on the sides of the buildings. Although they have faded over time, dozens of these signs are still visible all over downtown Spokane. Now called “Ghost Signs,” they are a window to the city’s fascinating past. During this tour, Museum archivist Anna Harbine will take attendees to the streets of Spokane for a walking tour of the city through the interpretive lens of the many iconic ghost signs still visible here. Tour will begin at the Davenport Hotel. For more information and to register, contact the Museum of Arts and Culture at northwestmuseum.org or themac@northwestmuseum.org.

July 21: United by Water Documentary Screenings

The Museum of Arts and Culture is excited to screen this locally produced tribal documentary, United by Water, directed by Derrick LaMere, which depicts the canoe journey of some modern-day Plateau tribal communities to Kettle Falls, Washington, the fishing site of their ancestors, for the first time in nearly 80 years. The 56-minute film brings to life the re-connection with tribal traditions and to the Columbia River which once was so integral to their way of life. United by Water highlights a community journey of discovery, and the importance of returning salmon to historic habitats as well as raising awareness on the overall health of the river for future generations. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org or themac@ northwestmuseum.org.

July 27: Brad Paisley

With three Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards, this Entertainer of the Year is a household name that music fans from all genres have grown to know and recognize. His 2017 album Love and War contains his most recent #1 song “Today” and marks his 9th consecutive studio album to debut at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Northern Quest. 100 North Hayford Rd. Airway Heights. northernquest. com

August 4: Spokane Brewers Festival

The Spokane Brewers Festival is back for a third round. This time, the action will take place inside the air-conditioned Arena. The Spokane Brewers Festival is proud to announce that proceeds from this year’s festival will go toward supporting the mission of the Wishing Star Foundation. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com

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NEW LEADERSHIP FOR SPOKANE’S CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN by Judith Spitzer

wo years ago Autumn Reed, a project manager living in a small town near Philadelphia, was recruited by a former employer to accept a position in Spokane. She immediately said yes to the offer and moved, sight unseen, from the only home she’d known to the Pacific Northwest. After she picked up her rental car at Spokane International Airport and merged onto Interstate 90, Reed says she had a moment that was “crystal clear” that she knew was going to stay with her forever. “Spokane just opened up,” Reed says. “You know that view where you just see the city and the mountains? I had one of those moments and I thought—I might just be home.” Although she had signed a two-year contract, it took her only about a month to call her parents to tell them she wasn’t going to be coming back to Pennsylvania. “I just love it. It’s a big town, small city,” she says. “You can drive 30 minutes in any direction and be in the middle of nowhere. You can’t drive for even four hours in Pennsylvania and be in the middle of nowhere. Moving to Spokane was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life.”

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Reed says she found Spokane welcoming and accepting. She found a place to stay and connected easily with new friends. One of those friends took her to a meeting of the Spokane Shrinking Violet Society, a local organization that calls itself “Spokane’s saucy social co-op,” a social club for the Spokane Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). NOW chapters, nationally and locally, focus on six priority issues including reproductive rights, ending sex discrimination/ constitutional equality, promoting diversity and ending racism, economic justice, stopping violence against women and LGBTQIA rights, according to its website. Reed says although she previously was never involved in community activism, she realized she had different opinions than some of the people around her. “I was always outspoken. I came out as bisexual when I was a senior in high school and that was unheard of,” she says. “I knew I had different views, but I never put the word feminist to it. I wrote letters to elected officials and did other activist things, but I was never organized.” She joined NOW in November 2016, and her project management skills were put to good use right away organizing what

was not as organized as she would have liked. went to training professionals who test the kits,” she says. Then, about a year later when then-president of NOW Amanda Reed says other problems within the system exist. One of them is Mansfield was stepping down, she agreed to run for the position that women who go to a hospital to go through the rigorous process and was elected. “I just loved the energy and of being tested after a sexual assault, must decide the people who were involved,” she says. “I whether to press charges before law enforcement It’s now about every loved what they were doing, and I wanted to be are called. Because rape kits take up space, a part of it.” hospitals often destroy the kits if a decision is not woman regardless of race, One of the first items of business was the made within 30 days or so. gender, disability … all of elimination of the “tons of committees” which Another issue is the statute of limitations: even it. We’re equal. It’s about was transformed to focus areas instead. if kits are stored, some kits from past rapes cannot amplifying the voices of “We were spread so thin,” she says. “We be tested, she says. those people who haven’t don’t have a lot of active members; I’m not “It’s extremely problematic. The majority of had their voices heard. sure, but I think there are a little over 50 duesthose affected are women. It shows how much paying members. But we have a lot of Facebook women matter,” she says. followers. We struggle to get people out to our NOW recently hosted a community viewing meetings, but it’s something we’re working on. We want to reach and discussion of the HBO documentary “I Am Evidence,” out and appeal to a large range of people.” about the impact that testing rape kits has on bringing justice for One of the first focus areas of the local chapter was that of the survivors—and what individuals can do to advocate for change. backlog of testing rape kits—a local Reed says another NOW priority as well as national issue. Reed wanted for local and national chapters is the to learn more about the status of identification of intersectional feminism. backlogged kits in the Spokane area, and “The thing that we want to make sure why the backlog existed. is understood about NOW is that we’re What she found after asking those intersectional feminists,” she says. “The first questions was that a two-year audit of wave of feminism involved getting the right rape kits in the Spokane area showed to vote. The second wave was like white, there were almost 1,000 untested upper status feminism. Intersectional rape kits, according to Spokane Police feminism is not just about white women, Department’s Eric Olsen. *See “Rape or those of middle to upper economic Victim’s Body as a Crime Scene” in the status. It’s now about every woman, December 2017 issue of Spokane Coeur regardless of race, gender, disability … all d’Alene Living. of it. We’re equal. It’s about amplifying the Eventually she attended a meeting voices of those people who haven’t had with city officials, Spokane Police Chief their voices heard. It’s about inclusivity and Meidl, several city council members and making sure everyone is heard and has a others who deal closely with rape kits. seat at the table.” “What we found is that the backlog Reed also has been involved with city isn’t about the Spokane Police Department, the City of Spokane council members in getting the city to pass an ordinance on sexual holding it up, or the state lab holding it up. It’s that they don’t have harassment education and policy. the money to test the kits, even though they received a $3.5 million Reed says the sexual harassment ordinance is sorely needed—for grant. One half of that went toward the backlog system and half city employees and for citizens.

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The community needs to be having conversations about issues like sexual assault, sexual abuse and domestic violence, which largely affect women.

“This ordinance gives citizens a means to report on sexual assault, harassment and bullying, and gives them the means to report against an elected official,” she says. Another issue NOW is currently working on includes domestic violence. “The community needs to be having conversations about issues like sexual assault, sexual abuse and domestic violence, which largely affect women. But those issues also affect men and children and same-sex relationships. We need to start having discussions about those issues … openly. We need to have these discussions so that people can be comfortable talking about it and start doing the work to change things,” she says. NOW members also are working on policy and procedures to help women become educated on their options should they be faced with sexual harassment.

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“We won’t be providing counseling or anything like that, but we’d like to be advocates for women and refer them to education and resources. We really want to become leaders in sexual harassment education,” she says. Reed says she is impressed with Spokane community organizers who are pulling together to work on community issues. “We are looking at things happening with the alt/right, criminal justice and police accountability,” she says. “NOW and other local organizations are coming together to try and solve these things.” She says she has hope. “I think we’re in a great political climate. We’re going to disagree about things but we’re coming together on things we agree on and in terms of organizations and activism around town … I have hope. To contact Spokane NOW, call (208) 495-6101 or on Facebook at Spokane NOW.

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ach of us contributes to our community in our own ways and can be “the change we want to see” in Spokane, and that’s worth celebrating. As we dug deeper into power and influence on the grandest of scales in our region, we compiled a list of 50 business people and 10 political figures who hold the purse strings—and influence—

in our region for the annual Power 50 Awards. We are honored to celebrate our region and the who’s who in making it a better place for all of us. Peruse the list, and join us for the Power 50 Awards at Chateau Rive on July 10 for an up close and personal opportunity to meet the power players in our region. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.

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1. W. Stacey Cowles, President, Cowles Company Stacey is president of the print media division which includes The SpokesmanReview daily newspaper and several weekly and bi-weekly publications and their associated websites. Having joined the company in 1989, he has been Publisher of The Spokesman-Review since 1992.

2. Walt Worthy President & CEO (Owner), Worthy Enterprises, LLC Walt Worthy, along with his wife Karen, owns a development, construction and property management company, Worthy Enterprises LLC, and a hotel company, Worthy Hotels Inc. His local business investments began in the early 1970s and his most recent project was the Grand Hotel in Spokane.

3. Jim Frank Principal & CEO, Greenstone Corporation Jim Frank grew up in Coeur d’Alene and received both an engineering degree and a law degree from Gonzaga University. He practiced environmental and natural resource law for ten years, and then founded Greenstone in 1983.

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3 Greenstone’s projects include Kendall Yards, Eagle Ridge, River District, and more.

4. Betsy Cowles Chairman, Cowles Company The Cowles Company is a diversified family-owned company. Betsy Cowles oversees the real estate, broadcast and insurance divisions, including television stations in Washington and Montana and retail development River Park Square. She is past chair of Greater Spokane Incorporated and the WSU Board of Regents.

5. Scott Morris Chairman, President & CEO, Avista Corporation Scott Morris is chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Avista Corporation. He has been with Avista for 36 years, was elected president in 2006 and named chairman and CEO in 2008. Morris has served on a wide variety of national state, and community boards.

6. Elaine Couture Regional Chief Executive, Providence Health Care Eastern Washington Elaine Couture serves as regional chief

4 executive of Providence Health Care, Eastern Washington. She oversees five medical centers including two critical access hospitals and a children’s hospital, plus a full range of health care services. She is an adjunct faculty member at the Washington State University College of Nursing.

7. Duane B. Hagadone President, CEO and Founder , Hagadone Corporation Duane Hagadone is the founder of the Coeur d’Alene Resort and Golf Course, which has been named by Golf Magazine, Golf Digest and Golf World Magazine as one of the finest-groomed golf courses in North America. As the president, CEO, and founder of the Hagadone Corporation, he has holdings in publishing as well as hotel, resort, and casino development.

8. Jack Heath President & COO, Washington Trust Bank Jack Heath is active in the community, currently serving on the board of Greater Spokane Incorporated, The Executive Board of Inland Northwest Council Boy Scouts of America, Gonzaga University Board of Regents, Pacific Coast Banking School Board, and Premera Board of Directors.

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9. Jerry Dicker Owner, GVD Commercial Properties, Inc. Originally from the Bronx in New York City, Jerry Dicker later moved to California, where he graduated from UCLA and became involved in real estate. Projects followed in California, New Mexico, and Texas. In the Inland Northwest, his projects include Hotel Ruby, The Bing, the Ruby Suites, and the Red Lion Hotel on Division Street.

10. Peter Stanton Chairman & CEO, Washington Trust Bank Peter Stanton was named president of WTB in 1990, becoming the fourth generation head of the bank that is now the oldest and largest privately owned commercial bank in the Northwest. Stanton serves as chairman of the board for WTB Financial Corporation, and is a board member for Inland Northwest Council, Boy Scouts of America and serves on the Washington Roundtable.

11. Harlan Douglass President, Harlan D. Douglass, Inc. Harlan D. Douglass, Inc. is a private building and real estate investment company. Harlan has been a director of Inland Northwest Bank since 1989. He has also been a director of Northwest Bancorporation Inc. since 1992. His

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11 primary business activities consist of the management of a diversified real estate business, including multifamily and commercial projects.

12. Ron Wells Owner, Wells and Company R. Ronald Wells is a licensed architect, general contractor, and realtor, and real estate developer, who owns and operates Wells and Company. Wells began purchasing, renovating, operating, and managing historic buildings in 1979.

13. Dave Black CEO, Principal of Black Realty, Inc; Black Commercial, Inc; Black Realty Management, Inc, and Black Management Services, Inc. Dave Black started his real estate career in 1981 and became CEO of his company in 1984. He now manages more than 100 people and properties. He holds an undergraduate degree from WSU and a Masters of Business Administration degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver. He sits on many boards, including Greater Spokane Incorporated, the Downtown Spokane Partnership, and the Boy Scouts of America. He is a leader whether at work or play.

12 14. Bobby Brett Owner, Spokane Indians & Spokane Chiefs Bobby Brett played baseball with the Kansas City Royals in June 1972. Bobby began working in the real estate investment business in 1975. In 1985, he joined with brothers George, Ken and J.B. in purchasing the Spokane Indians. The brothers bought the Spokane Chiefs major junior hockey team in 1990.

15. Craig D. Gates President and Chief Executive Officer, Key Tronic EMS Craig Gates has been President and CEO of Key Tronic EMS since April 2009. He has held various executive management positions since joining the Company in 1994. From 1991 to October 1994 Gates served as Director of Operations, Electronics for the Microswitch Division of Honeywell Inc. From 1982 to 1991, he held various engineering and management positions within the Microswitch Division.

16. Scott Endres Vice President – Flat Rolled Products, Kaiser Aluminum Scott Endres formerly served as plant manager at Kaiser’s Trentwood facility in Spokane. Endres joined Kaiser in 1997 and has held numerous key management

17 positions in maintenance and engineering, and served as project manager for the Trentwood facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heat treat plate capacity expansion project. He has more than 20 years of experience in the aluminum industry.

17. Harry Sladich Executive Vice President, Hotel Operations & Sales Red Lion Hotels Corporation Harry Sladich leads company-wide sales initiatives in national and international markets, in addition to hotel operations for 1,800 employees at more than 130 hotels under five brands. He serves on two prominent national industry boards, including the U.S. Travel Association and Destination and Travel Foundation Board of Trustees. Sladich serves locally as a Board of Director for Greater Spokane Incorporated and for Mobius Science Center.

18. Marty Dickinson Former Executive Vice President & Cultural Enhancement Executive, Umpqua Bank Marty Dickinson joined then-Sterling Bank in 2011 after spending six years as president of the Downtown Spokane Partnership, where she led a comprehensive downtown

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marketing and revitalization program. Prior to that, she was vice president of both the Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce and Spokane Area Economic Development Council. We look forward to seeing what Marty does next in her career, and for this region.

19. Ray Sprinkle CEO, URM Stores Ray Sprinkle is the President and CEO at URM Stores Inc. He joined the company in 2003 and became the CEO in 2013. URM is the seventh largest privately held company in the state of Washington, employing 2,900 employees. URM Stores has been serving the independent grocer since 1921 in the four state area of Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana and owns Rosauers Supermarkets and Peirone Produce.

20. Tom Simpson President, Spokane Angel Alliance Tom Simpson has more than 30 years of experience as an investment banker, venture capitalist, angel investor and entrepreneur. Currently, he focuses on working closely with emerging companies in the Spokane region to achieve growth and profitability. Tom was co-founder and Chairman of etailz, a rapidly growing eCommerce company which was sold to Trans World Entertainment in 2016. The Spokane

21 Angel Alliance is a 100+ member group.

21. Phillip Haugen COO, Kalispel Tribe Economic Authority As the Chief Operating Officer of the Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority, Phil Haugen oversees all businesses owned and operated by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, including Northern Quest Resort & Casino and the Kalispel Golf and Country Club. Phil began working at Northern Quest when it first opened in 2000. Since then, he has held a variety of roles, including Executive Director of Tribal Gaming, Assistant General Manager and General Manager. Phil is a proud member of the Kalispel Tribe and one of the first tribal members to earn a college degree. He has served on several charitable boards, including the American Red Cross, Camas Path and the Rypien Foundation.

22. Mark Few Head Coach, Gonzaga University Men’s Basketball Gonzaga University head coach Mark Few has established himself as one of the most successful coaches in NCAA Division I basketball annals in his 19 seasons at the helm, and in the process has made Bulldog basketball a household name across the country. With 28 years on the Gonzaga bench, Few

22 is the longest tenured men’s basketball coach in Bulldog history.

23. Gary Norton Owner, Silverwood Theme Park Gary Norton was an entrepreneur who made a fortune with his company International Systems Corporation (ISC), one of IBM’s early competitors. He opened Silverwood in June 20, 1988. Silverwood has grown in both size and popularity, transforming from a small local amusement park to a regional theme park destination. In 2003, Boulder Beach Water Park was opened. In 2009, Silverwood began an annual Halloween event called Scarywood. Today, Silverwood is the largest theme and water park in the American Northwest on 413-acres and boasting more than 70 rides, slides, shows and attractions.

24. Todd Mielke CEO, Greater Spokane Incorporated Five generations of the Mielke family have called Spokane home. Born and raised on Spokane’s north side, Mielke was educated in Spokane public schools and attended college in the Inland Northwest. He served a handful of years as a State Representative in the early 90s. He is now the CEO of Greater Spokane Incorporated, the regional Chamber of Commerce.

25. Larry Soehren President & CEO, Kiemle Hagood Larry Soehren is President and CEO of Kiemle Hagood, the region’s largest commercial real estate company. He joined the company in 1983 and became a partner in 1996. In addition to his duties as president, Larry oversees the Management Services Division

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26. Shelly Redinger Superintendent, Spokane Public Schools

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27. Bryan Mueller President, Multicare Rockwood Spokane

28. Barry Baker Owner, Baker Construction

29. Ezra Eckhardt President & CEO, Spokane Teachers Credit Union

30. Kevin Curtis Principal, Winston & Cashatt, Lawyers

31. Jeff Phillips CEO, Rosauers

32. David T. Ruff, P.E.

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CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho

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President, Fatbeam

39. Philip Mezey President & CEO, Itron

1. David ConDon Mayor, City of Spokane

6. Michael Baumgartner Senator, District 6

40. Thayne McCulloh President, Gonzaga University

41. Ed Schweitzer Owner, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratory

2. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Congresswoman, District 5

7. Al French Spokane County Co Mayor, City of Spokane

42. Scott Brewer General Manager, Larry H. Miller Toyota

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Mayor, City of Spokane Valley

Owner, Founder, Tedder Industries

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by Tanya Goodall Smith

r o l CoSuccessful YOUR BRAND

One of the most simple yet underutilized elements of branding small businesses and

personal brands can take advantage of is COLOR. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need a fancy logo to start associating your brand with a specific color. We often recognize a brand by its colors long before we even see its logo. Have you ever seen a commercial and known it was an ad for Target long before the logo showed up at the end? Color, along with visual style, are major contributors to brand recognizability. John Deere, Coca-Cola, Christian Louboutin and Tiffanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brands all rely on color as a major piece to their brand puzzle. I know what you might be thinking. Those are all huge international brands. How can your local small business use color in a similar way with similar results? Easy. Here are three tips that have been working for my local personal brand clients, as well as for my own business. These work for any brand, large or small, new or old.

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1. Choose the Right Color Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier said than done to pick the right color for your brand. Unless you have an understanding of visual communications, this is where hiring a creative firm or branding consultant would be a good investment. An expert considers things like perception, psychology, how certain colors make humans feel and other factors. Certain industries are generally associated with specific colors. Blue for business. Green for health and money. Orange for creativity. Purple or black for luxury and fashion. Silver for automotive and technology. Red for restaurants. To stand out, consider using a color your competition is not typically using. When the WorkStory brand was developed, which caters exclusively to businesses, I took a

risk and went with hot pink, instead of a typical corporate blue. Guess what? It paid off. People recognize my signature pink color, which is also associated with creativity and fun. Plus, it really stands out.

2. Maintain Consistency As with any branding tactic you choose to use, maintaining consistency is key. To make sure you, your staff, vendors and press outlets get your color right, you should have a brand style guide that clearly defines your brand colors and how they should be used. Having Pantone colors as well as corresponding hex codes for online usage should be used whenever graphics are being created, paint colors are being considered or swag is being purchased.

3. Use Your Color Creatively To have your brand become associated with a certain color, you have to use it strategically and consistently. Use color in what you and your staff wear, your interior and exterior design, advertisements, graphic design and yes, even your brand photos. During your brand photography strategy session, we always talk about how to infuse your brand colors into the photography weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re creating for you. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s through wardrobe, props, or other styling, we want to make sure your brand is being strategically represented and strengthened. Color is a smart way to do both. Tanya Goodall Smith is the owner and brand photographer at WorkStory Photography. She helps experts increase their visibility and become consistently sought after by the very best clients through the power of story telling imagery. Find out more at workstoryphotography.com or find workstoryphotography on Facebook and Instagram. JULY 2018 / spokanecda.com

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LET FREEDOM RING July is a month we are celebrating our 242nd birthday as a nation. Fireworks and freedom are part of our region’s DNA, with fireworks lighting up the night sky from the Spokane clock tower to Lake Coeur d’Alene. What continues to impress me about this region is our celebration of freedom seems to deepen annually, punctuated by the spring’s Spokane Lilac Festival, which is now in its 80th year of celebrating our military services. Sensing the strong welcoming of veterans into the community, my wife and I decided to stay here after retiring from the Air Force; thus, we joined 18,000 other veterans who made the same choice. Since settling down here four years ago, the amount of veterans’ support services has grown exponentially. I co-chair a Veterans First Board that takes small measures to 72

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help the veterans locally, such as securing a van from the gracious Spokane Transit Authority for veteran transport, operated by the Inland NW Disabled Veterans Sports Association. Local organizations offer a plethora of services to help veterans needing extra assistance, from EWU sponsoring a veteran dental day to Gonzaga University offering occasional clinics for creating wills, as well as offering a special graduation ceremony to salute veterans. No better example of our extended outreach for veterans exists than the vital nonprofit Veterans Forum, which works in conjunction with our local judicial system to provide counseling, mentoring and rehabilitation of veterans who face minor legal troubles. Our Department of Veterans Affairs has joined the momentum recently, opening a new office near downtown with

counselors and housing experts to help end veteran homelessness in our community. As our Lilac City shows its red, white and blue spirit, it is no surprise that our community was named the 2018 Abilene Trophy recipient by the Abilene Committee for our support of the military. This was the fourth time we have earned this elite designation, and we are the only community in the nation to earn this award four times. As I start my second month in Girl Scouts, I see grassroots veterans’ support with many Girl Scout spring bridging ceremonies boasting Americana themes. Our renaissance continues because this July we loudly let freedom ring. Col. Brian Newberry, USAF (Retired) is the CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho and the former Commander, 92 ARW, Fairchild AFB.

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LIQUIDATING, PURGING, DOWNSIZING OR TRANSITIONING • According to New York Times Magazine, one out of every 10 Americans rent offsite storage— the fastest growing segment of the commercial real estate industry over the past four decades. • The United States has upward of 50,000 storage facilities, more than five times the number of Starbucks. There is 7.3 square feet of self storage space for every man, woman and child in the nation. Thus, it is physically possible that every American could stand—all at the same time—under the total canopy of self storage roofing.

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Rugged Trading Company (RTC) is a service company that offers an entrée of services for people and businesses who are liquidating, purging, downsizing or transitioning. They evaluate, pick up and sell items that have resale value in the online marketplace. Items are listed on popular marketplaces such as RuggedTrading.com, Amazon, eBay, Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. Most people and businesses are burdened by items they want to get rid of but don’t want to deal with. On the residential front, there is a massive population of people who do not want to: 1) simply donate valuable items, 2) have their own garage sale, 3) sell items online themselves because they do not want strangers coming to their house or they do not want to deal with managing listings, or shipping, or they do not know how to operate complex websites. People are giving away high value items or putting items into storage. 74

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Lindsey Roe launched Rugged Trading Company in 2012 out of her guest room after a stint of living abroad. As she and her husband, Josh, were purging, a friend gave them several boxes of vintage football cards, along with other things, to sell for him, and they were off to the races. “Word spread around and we soon outgrew our guest room and our basement,” says Lindsey. “In 2013, we moved RTC to a friend’s two-car garage and started expanding our client base, inventory, and specializing in new and used highend outdoor gear. It was tough not having our own Internet, toilet or heater during freezing winter temperatures … but we were determined, and we made it work.” In November of 2015, RTC outgrew the garage, and the Roes took a leap of faith by signing a deal on their first warehouse. “The sound of our own flushing toilet never sounded so good, and we finally had the capacity to serve our clients and community at a much larger scale,” says Lindsey. In April of 2016, Josh joined the company full-time. The couple’s combined skill sets have worked together to grow the company. In October of 2016, the company boomed, again, moving into their current 5,500 square feet warehouse. They added team members and served 100 residential clients and 10 businesses during the first year in their new location. In March of this year, the company added 3,300 additional square feet. RTC now has five full-time employees and ships items around the country and abroad. Rugged Trading Company is located at 7826 N. Market, where local residents can stop in to see items before they choose to purchase. Items can also be purchased online and picked up at the warehouse (note: the warehouse does not have a showroom and is not set up as a storefront). Shop, sell or contact the Roes via ruggedtrading.com or (509) 270-5673.

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What happens when a group of ambitious media professionals takes a break from the mania of magazine production and visits Urbanna for a spa party? The most productive work of all: shared sisterhood. We had anticipated our four salon services for weeks, but what we hadn’t expected was to be so caught up in conversation and laughter in the party room that we would need to be extracted one-by-one to have those services rendered. It proved a challenge to break away from one another initially. As each one of us returned to the group or passed each other in tranquil walkways, our vibrational forces smoothed out. We could feel the bottoms of our feet pressing down on the ground, versus the usual “on our toes” hustle. Linda Biel and her team of professionals melted us into bliss as we sipped wine and relaxed into massaging tables and pedicure chairs. At the end of the evening, as each team member appeared with freshly styled hair and gorgeous make-up, we couldn’t say goodnight and go home as originally planned. Zola and the Cronkites called our name and we danced the rest of the night away. We are planning our next team spa night and recommend you plan one, too, whether solo, with a group of girlfriends or a romantic date of pure relaxation. Many thanks to Linda and her incredible team. urbannaspa.com

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by Amber Jensen

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Life

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It’s a thing. I’m not sure why I haven’t learned my lesson or why I haven’t planned for it—as the warm days of spring slip into hot summer evenings, there it is, clearly proving that I have yet to master this stage of adulting. Bushy, deep green leaves spread and prove I can grow things. It seemingly happens overnight, all at once, more zucchini than any one family can manage. Abundance. Precious, sweet, squash abundance. At first, there’s a feeling of pride. I’ll reach deep into the broad stalky leaves—scratching my arms up—just to pluck the gorgeous tender fruits. They’re perfect. The deep green skin contrasting with the lightly beige tasty center. I happily wash my stinging arms in soapy water and make note to wear sleeves next time. It's worth it. Sure, it is—for a while. This year I’ve been thinking of how to get ready. As much as I’ve pondered it, I’m at a loss for how to better manage the dam breaking cascade of zucchini that fills my kitchen counters, oven, the grill, the freezer and our bellies. How can I be on my toes this trip around the sun? While walking through the garden one evening I discovered that it was too late. Not to get overly philosophical, but I had already sown the seeds of this year’s coming abundance. Really, I had planted way too many seeds and didn’t have the heart to toss any of the sprouts. The clarity of that discovery had me reeling. As a creature of habit, I’ve found that there are certain scenarios that play out in cycles. The annual chaos of the zucchini is one of the big ones. Life moves at the pace that we set out to fulfill. I know this from my experience of it and of how easily I am able to slow things down with simple intention. I know how much the abundance of zucchini creates, in my life space, a feeling of chaotic lack

of control as well as an awe and wonder at my ability to create workability. In examining this, I’ve been thinking it’s a great way to give myself something to look forward to, but also, in the same beaming space, a way to have something to light-heartedly humble brag and complain about. Zucchini abundance brings me excuses to take gifts to neighbors and to act on my need to be generous and giving. It allows me to flex my kitchen muscles and get creative. Zucchini brings me chaos and freedom in a time when things begin to dry up and shrivel. The cabbage family bolts and goes to seed but zucchini soothes that failure with gorgeous blooms and glorious harvests. Abundance can be a rough thing to acknowledge for some. It can be challenging to own it and revel in it. I know for me, I’ve had a hard time accepting that I deserve and have the ability to create and thrive in abundance. This year, when I’m harvesting those giant hidden squashes and delivering batches of muffins to the elderly man up the road, I’ll be appreciative of abundance and mindful of watching for and accepting it in all the spaces of my life. It’s easy to lose sight of the seeds we’ve already sown. It’s easy to linger in the space of longing and wondering. And then, there it is, that thing we want but aren’t sure if we can handle. Abundance. Precious, sweet, abundance. It’s okay to reach in and get a little scratched up to grab it. The harvest of our own crops can yield far more than a crisper full of produce. Picking the fruits of our labor has rewards that will cycle around for us. I hadn’t anticipated a leafy plant, growing in an upcycled car tire, could be my next dirt road philosophy inspiration, but, why not—I’m up for living in abundance, living the zucchini life.

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Sand Dollars I don’t remember what brought us there. I don’t remember if we’d had a fight or if something had happened to her at work or if she was just in a mood, but I remember arriving to seagulls and salty air and watching her make her way across the sand with deliberate steps. Usually we brought blankets and snacks to the beach. This time was different. No beach bag, just a purpose. My momma had business here. “This is where I come when I need to think,” she said, and then, silently, she taught me her ritual. She took off her shoes to walk on hot, holy ground, pulled out her journal, and found her place in the sand. I don’t remember if we hashed anything out or if we just sat there together, but I remember I had a new liturgy when we left. That is when the beach became a sanctuary. Growing up 40 minutes to the ocean meant frequent visits, and most of those visits included a sand dollar hunt. My mom walked the shore to find 110

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unbroken sand dollars and collect them with exclamation; she gave us tips on what to look for and which shells made the cut. When we got home she lined them up on the windowsill over the sink and called us over. Then she held one in her hand and told us that special treasures might be inside, but the only way to find out was to break it. I always watched uneasily, hoping what we found would be worth destroying such a perfect prize. “Let’s look,” she’d say and crack it open in our tiny kitchen over the linoleum. Not every time, but sometimes they would tumble into her palm and make her deliriously happy. “Look, guys! The doves!”—which are actually the remains of a dead sea urchin’s mouth, but in our kitchen they were magic. It’s no wonder we felt mystified: the beach is inherently mystic. Facing the ocean, it’s hard not to feel as though you’re encountering something divine. Ancient people shared this wonder. To them it represented everything from primordial chaos, discord and evil to the gentle mother of creation. It held both goddesses and monsters beneath its churning surface. The ocean with its power, depth, and mystery is something humanity has stared at in puzzled gaze for a long time, unsure whether to fear it or take comfort in it. I love that she taught me to seek the sea. Because I was not ready to lose her. My mom died after a 22 month stand-off with Glioblastoma and while her final months were full of the kind of conversations you always remember and sparks of extraordinary grace, they were also full of pain and exhaustion and a looming sense of urgency. Her cancer was not a gentle reaper: it took her life in gashes. I broke up my time in blocks of months here and there, which meant constantly uprooting my small children so we could be with her. I delivered a beautiful baby boy into the arms of his GoGo and then watched her weep as she held him in goodbye on his first birthday. My mother was not afraid of death itself. She smiled as she imagined being in heaven and joked about what she would do from the afterlife (like haunt her sister). She lived a life of love and it came back to her hundredfold as her prognosis became more clear. She found humor and hope right until the end. Still, she didn’t want to leave us, her babies. Whatever treasure might have come, the breaking wasn’t easy. So I go to the beach now, just like she taught me, where I watch waves form with intention and crash with authority; I have no doubt the ocean could swallow me. Yet as I walk along the tide line, the ocean’s roar sounds more like a lullaby. The powerful arms of the sea roll down, palms up, as its fingers deliver shells and rocks and tiny, delicate things. Even unbroken sand dollars. I feel a part of this place. I feel what she left there, too, and I take some of it with me. My mom was a guide, a friend, a magic-bringer. She was loved by three tiny humans who called her GoGo and thought

she was part mermaid. She had trips to go on, babies to meet, years and years and years to enjoy. And she wasn’t done mothering me. I still have questions—like did I do this weird thing my kid is doing when I was his age? And did you ever think about shipping me off to boarding school? And how did you recover when your heart broke this bad? Sometimes, for all the good, we can only feel the evil. Sometimes I am stunned with the chaos and discord. But inevitably, Mother shows up. I don’t know what my mom would say about goddesses and monsters, but I do know that she found peace in a place of unrest. I know that she trusted it to mother her. She lived her life, as we all do, on the shore of mystery, but rather than live afraid of rip tides, she picked up shells. And she taught her children to do the same. A few weeks ago my kids accidentally broke a sand dollar my mom used as part of a decoration she made us. I fell to the floor in tears: she isn’t here to make me a new one and this one had her fingerprints on it, but then I saw them right in front of me and called my kids over to see what the breaking had brought. “Look, guys! The doves!” Krysann Sedberry grew up in the central coast of California before marrying her first real boyfriend at 18 and moving all the way across the country. The couple ended up in Spokane five years later where her husband went to Gonzaga while she entered the loop of pregnancy/ birth/breastfeed/repeat. She is now mom to four loud, extraordinary children. Krysann writes on her personal blog krysannjoye.com about motherhood and spiritual-ish stuff and occasionally contributes to other online publications.

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He Does Belong I have always tried to adhere to three societal norms: (1) you can catch more bees with honey than you can vinegar, (2) never burn a bridge that you might have to cross later, and (3) if you do burn that bridge, it’s best to not air that dirty laundry in public places. Well, guess what? I have a few things to say that aren’t sweet. And I’m going to take a flame thrower to some bridges that I will never cross again, and I’m going let the you read my dirty laundry so that you may learn from my mistakes. In 2007, I elected to enroll Isaac and Tyler in a parent cooperative preschool. My thought was that it would be a good opportunity for Isaac to learn social and communication skills from the typical kids enrolled in the program, while giving Tyler an opportunity to make some friends beyond his brother. In my mind, it was a perfect fit for them. Unfortunately, I found out a few weeks after Isaac died that not everyone felt the same. Brenda, a fellow preschool parent, felt like Isaac should never have been in her daughter’s preschool. In her opinion, he should have been placed in a different school where his needs didn’t put a burden on the preschool teacher. Since then, I have lived in fear of making accommodation requests of my son Caleb’s teachers. While being 98 precent general education, Caleb still requires support to be fully successful at school. The harsh reality is that not all teachers and parents are happy to have kids like my son in their classroom. Kids like my son have different brain operating systems that require a teacher to think outside of the box, which doesn’t always fit comfortably into an already overscheduled day. Because of this reality, I have lived in fear that if I pushed too hard or asked too much of his teacher or school, I would once again hear those painful words, “he doesn’t belong here.” This past school year was difficult. Because of Caleb’s different learning style, he began losing his recesses for not finishing in-class work or not scoring at least an 80 percent on his math quizzes. The stress and anxiety of not being good enough only made his scores lower. Caleb was forced to do daily speed reading/error counting assignments that were intended to magically improve his reading comprehension skills. Caleb’s lunches began being inspected by a teacher 112

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who wouldn’t allow him to eat anything else in his lunch until he ate his warm, soggy peanut butter and jelly sandwich. And then, to my rage, he was disciplined because his teacher felt like he wasn’t doing his best effort during Jazzercise in PE. This was when I stopped using any honey in my dialogue with his teaching staff. Then I received the cherry on top of this past school year. In Caleb’s report card, his special education teacher made mention that “he has begun using his autism as an excuse for not doing something rather than realizing it is an obstacle that he needs to find a solution to work around.” I don’t know the background or context of her report card statement, but Mrs. AreYouKiddingMe obviously didn’t know my son at all. First of all, he has autism. Caleb doesn’t see autism as an excuse. He sees it as a super power that makes him special and unique. Perhaps teachers whose sole jobs are to educate, empower and uplift the children in their care should consider their own excuses in avoiding implementing instructional practices that are well-researched and proven to help children like my son work around learning obstacles. We will be moving on to new opportunities this fall. I’m optimistic that his new school and its teaching staff will see my son for the amazing human being that I know and love, and also possibly introduce us to new learning strategies we never even imagined. I’m also resolved to not turn away as an advocate for his needs. Caleb, like all children, belongs. Regardless of what the Brendas of the world may whisper to other parents. As we face a new routine and the prospect of making new friends, we know it will be challenging, but it’s also likely to lead to a whole lot of fun as we create our next adventure of sockpants and superheroes. Holly Lytle is the mother of three and is the founder of The ISAAC Foundation, a local autism nonprofit organization. In her free time Holly enjoys chronicling her many adventures of motherhood mishaps in this column and on social media.

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hen we look in the mirror, we see how we have changed. Lines across our forehead and around the mouth are now deepening. Brown spots are sprouting out of nowhere and darkening with every splash of sunshine we encounter. Little veins are distending up like a roadmap of all the years past. Our deepest secrets are revealed, showcased for all to see. We can become angered, annoyed, even afraid by how time transforms us. Change, if nothing else, can be scary. But we can also be grateful for what we see—even the puffy under-eye bags provide us with clues about what is going on deep within every one of us. How often do you consider your skin? It is the largest organ of the body. It protects us from viruses and bacteria. It holds us together physically. It acts as an insulator against heat and cold. It rids toxins. Many catchphrases have been coined based on the notion of skin serving us with analogies we can learn from: To be “thick-skinned,” is to be able to handle stress and disappointment. To be “thin-skinned” is to be vulnerable and emotionally unstable. “Skin it” and “Slap me some skin,” for instance, refers to a welcoming or truce. Having skin in the game means to be invested. The hue of our skin has defined us culturally, segregated us, and taught us of our differences as well as commonalities. The shade of our skin tone, based on how much melanin we produce, teaches us of natural selection and how our ancestors handled UV light. If the eyes are the window to the soul, then the skin is the archive of our existence. Throughout the ages, society has judged by how much melanin and collagen our skin produces, thus creating the terms racism and ageism. Healthy skin is what matters most. When all is functioning right, our magnificent organ is supple and can even cast a glow. When off balance, infections, diseases and disorders can take a form to cause itching and burning. Unsightly protests such as acne or psoriasis can lead to significant discomfort, or even permanent damage. What is it that this marvelous organ needs from us? How can we understand and promote the healthy regeneration not

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Bella Dolce Bella Dolce is all about giving. Service is not just a word to this amazing team. The walls of Bella Dolce are no boundary for their level of extension to providing great care. As a face of the community, they have launched outreach programs for teens and provided aid to those in need—branching their influence as far as Puerto Rico. Their mission is to bring community and business together via beauty and wellness. Working hand in hand, Bella Dolce always finds a need to meet. For more than 27 years, owner Renee Hartshorn has been a confidence builder in others, providing a safe place to decompress, recharge and rejuvenate. Bella Dolce was built on “a heart and a prayer,” offering specialized services such as collagen infusions, oxygen facials, chemical peels, Novalash Lash extensions, full body waxing, Mirabella makeup applications and microdermabrasion, all formulated for the best results possible. Image skincare is the trusted productline which promotes “Aging Later.” Bella Dolce, also recognized as a global leader in hair education and skill, is a dynamic atmosphere that transforms each client with a promise of welcoming and options for renewal from head to toe.

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Cashmere Skin and Body is a charming spa located in The Flour Mill. The name alone invites a standard of superior quality. Devoted to every client, every skin type and every need, Cashmere offers the most innovative, effective healing techniques. Coupled with enriching, organic botanical and mineral product lines, this hands-on spa weaves an experience which has kept clients returning for nearly a decade. They care about people. Each person who enters the spa becomes a part of the greater community by learning to believe in beauty, wellness, healing and self-care as the key ingredient to the recipe of greater care and reciprocity towards others. Where caring is contagious, Cashmere offers fabulous experiences with Eminence facials and home protocol design, Bare Mineral Cosmetic applications, Berodin Waxing, certified eye lash extensions, airbrush spray tanning, massage, energy healing and hair services to compliment healthy, glowing, cashmere-soft skin.

SpaBlue Come home to SpaBlue where thoughtful and sustainably effective skin care, hair removal and lash treatments remain friendly, approachable and affordable. Considered by many to be the Hope Diamond of Spokane, SpaBlue is not the usual stuffy spa experience. The focus and goal of owner and aesthetician, Ronda Castillo, was to remove the stuffy out of spa and focus on developing lasting client relationships with the concept of pioneering a menu of exceptional advanced treatments such as microneedling and dermal planing and combining with enzymes and acids to keep skin care creative and exciting for the clients. Many services were offered years before they became the gold standards in our region, allowing SpaBlue therapists the edge needed to create more beautiful faces. Also, sugaring hair removal has been provided for 12 year, and SpaBlue is still the only fully trained staff in the region for the favored service. In keeping with their authentic sincerity and passion for all things skin, SpaBlue received specialized certification in the global Wellness for Cancer program for oncology patients. Contributing a nurturing support for their spa guests during a challenging time is rewarding for both therapist and client.

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How to Treat Sunburn in the Inland Northwest Chadd Sukut, MD, FAAD, FACMS

As we enjoy the beautiful summer in the Inland Northwest, it is important to think about skin protection. Skin can burn if it gets too much sun without proper protection from clothing and sunscreen. If one develops sunburn, it is important to begin treating sunburn as soon as it is noticed. The main thing you should do is get out of the sun and preferably head indoors. Once inside, these six tips, from the American Academy of Dermatology, can help relieve the symptoms. The first recommendation is to take frequent cool baths or showers to help relieve the pain. As soon as you get out of the bathtub or shower, gently pat yourself dry, but leave a little water on your skin. Then, apply a fragrance-free moisturizer to help trap the water in your skin. This can help ease the dryness. Two, use a moisturizer that contains petroleum jelly or aloe vera to help soothe sunburned skin. If a particular area feels especially uncomfortable, you may want to apply a topical hydrocortisone that you can buy without a prescription. Three, consider taking aspirin or ibuprofen to help reduce any swelling, redness and discomfort. Four, drink plenty of water. A sunburn draws fluid to the skin’s surface and away from the rest of the body. Drinking extra water when you are sunburned helps prevent dehydration. Five, if your skin blisters, allow the blisters to heal. Blistering skin means you have a second-degree sunburn. You should not pop the blisters, as blisters form to help your skin heal and protect you from infection. Six, take extra care to protect sunburned skin while it heals. Wear clothing that covers your skin when outdoors. Tightly-woven fabrics work best. When you hold the fabric up to a bright light, you shouldn’t see any light coming through. Although it may seem like a temporary condition, sunburn can cause long-lasting damage to the skin. This damage increases a person’s risk for getting skin cancer and wrinkles, making it critical to protect the skin from the sun. The best way to treat sunburn is to not allow a sunburn to develop in the first place. Wear at least an SPF 30 broad-spectrum sunscreen as well as sun protective clothing, especially between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Remember, sunscreen needs to be applied every one to two hours to maintain its full effect. Enjoy the summer, but remember to be safe and protect yourself from the sun. advancederm.net 122

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Urbanna Urbanna began with the vision of a veteran esthetician who wanted to facilitate an experience Spokane had yet to see. Thirteen years later, Urbanna is one of the most fabulous spa experiences this town has to offer. Urbanna incorporates a wine bar. Wine is rich in resveratrol, a highly regarded warrior that fights against free-radical damage, reducing the signs of aging, preserving the texture of the skin and minimizing wrinkles. Urbanna also features unique blends of infused water for hydration and kombucha for good gut health. Your skin health experience begins before fingers even touch the skin. Await your service in a eucalyptus steam or serenity room. Each treatment room represents a different continent. Transcendence is unavoidable. As you drift into bliss, world-renowned organic skin care, Eminence, is penetrated into the depths of your dermal layer via advanced therapeutic massage techniques. Makeup touch-ups finish the adventure with mineral-based Youngblood cosmetics, leaving you luminous and polished.

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Skin Crush You know you will be in good hands when your skin care provider decides to give up a stable, 20-year career to pursue a life-long passion for skin care. That is what becoming an esthetician meant to Jenny Halfhide, who founded Skin Crush just three years ago. Since becoming a small business owner, she has made a mark on the industry through her micro needling and extensive peel services. Utilizing the effectiveness and core pillars of the impressive PCA line: product innovation, excellence in education, and unparalleled customer support, Jennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results keep people talking. Exfoliation is just the beginning; sloughing the gummed up cells which cling to plump skin just waiting to be exposed. Jenny protects the fresh skin well, designing home protocols and scheduling seriesbased strategies to accomplish the goals you establish. Charcoal masks and micro needling further detoxify and aerate the surface so she can infuse her rich blends of vitamin enriched serums, allowing for deeper penetration. She is a grower of fresh skin. Scars and pockmarks diminish through her uniquely designed series, results one would expect from botox or laser. Now just add on one of the lash lift services and you might find yourself with a new lease on life.

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Claiming Your Personal Mastery

by Stacia Zadra

How does one claim mastery over one’s personal self? Can we become soul conscious

beings in this lifetime? Can we contribute to positive changes in our world? The answer to each insightful question is “yes.” All of us have experienced life’s challenges where the bar was raised and we were encouraged to do and be more. Perhaps the situation required personal strength or surviving a health challenge. For some, finances or relationships were the focus. An even greater challenge could have been to serve others who could not help themselves. Whatever the cause, the incentive for success in a soul-driven endeavor stirs meaningful passion within us. We are living a tremendous challenge now. The bar we are reaching for requires our personal mastery. We can no longer give our personal power away. The stakes are high and the rewards include peace, contentment, harmony and joy. We must strive for personal empowerment for the good of all, including those who would otherwise prevent our healing and self mastery. Being soul-conscious masters means we step up for ourselves, and all of humanity, from a place of loving compassion. Nothing else matters anymore. The time we are experiencing has been “on the books” for a long time. Humanity is on task now to take great leaps forward and help usher in a better world. A world of peace and compassion is making it’s way toward us. Nobody said it was going to be easy. There are people in control, as well as others, who live in fear and want the world to stay the same. Fear can be consoling for some people and allows for continued abdication of their personal power. Fear is both familiar and disempowering. Fear is the emotion to overcome. Some can attain mastery over fear on their own. Most of us need the loving, empowering and healing assistance of others who have walked the path to freedom.

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For each of us, our mastery is our unique and vital mission on this planet. Waking up to knowing we want to serve is the first step. Next, we must heal from the human experience. Part of our experience includes karma and other aspects of our lives including pain and suffering trapped in our psyche and brought into this lifetime to heal. We each can step into our purpose with our awakening and our personal healing under way. Once the wounds are healed and our heart is awakened, our purpose takes over. Mastery over our fearled emotions takes us upward on our path. We will be greeted by others, both seen and unseen, who are ready to assist us. Light workers, way showers and healers from every walk of life are holding their center for humankind as we welcome the birth of a new age. We just have to get through gestation, labor and delivery. Rest assured, we are well on our way. Can you feel it? Breathe, exhale, and repeat. It’s coming and your personal mastery is needed.

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WOMAN/if they only knew

iftheyonlyknew She became ill at the end of 2012.

I was working full time and had used up my sick time with my own doctor’s appointments and hers. My husband was staying home with her when she couldn’t attend school— and one day it became too much for him. She wouldn’t eat and was losing weight. So much so that he described her as a “Holocaust victim.” In order to properly care for her and save her life, I needed to quit my job. There were three to four doctor’s appointments every week. She was diagnosed with a failure to thrive, but for no known reason. She was given antibiotics for an infection (one of several) and developed an allergic reaction to the medication, which caused her joints and the bottoms of her feet to swell. We had to find her a used wheelchair and crutches for a couple of weeks because she couldn’t walk. Because of an allergic reaction, I took her to an allergist. After several blood tests, she was diagnosed as IgA deficient—meaning her immune system did not fight off infection the way it does for normal people. A common cold would develop into a sinus infection within days, and anything more serious would cause dehydration within hours. Vomiting created weight loss, anxiety and panic attacks. Without an official diagnosis on the vomiting, we were never able to identify what caused her weight loss, and so she developed food fears. Food fears made it even more difficult for her to eat and regain her weight. At one point, they suspected

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Crohn’s, but a double scope procedure ruled that out. Over the next four years, she would take a rotating regiment of antibiotics every winter just to provide extra protection against any bacterial infections as those could easily put her in the hospital and take her life. At her lowest point she weighed 58 pounds at the age of 13. Through counseling, regular and involved doctor’s appointments, medications, studious calorie counting on my part, four homecooked meals a day and a lot of time and focused attention—she has since recovered. She is off all medication, has reached a normal weight and no longer needs therapy. She graduated high school one year ago, moved out one month later—and has cut off contact with me completely. We have religious differences, and I am no longer worthy of being a part of her life. We had no fight, no falling out, no angry words spoken. One week we were laughing and listening to music, and two weeks later I was handed a handwritten letter ending everything. That was three months ago. To my friends, I have a perfect life. I don’t work outside of the home. I spend weekends at the lake and in the mountains. I am able to purchase items I want. I drive a nice car. I look like I have it all. But I am in counseling, I am on antidepressants, and when it hits me hard, I am suicidal. And there are no signs that my daughter is coming back. If They Only Knew …

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his simple Summer Berry Tart is made with a Short Bread Crust and a zesty lime filling. It’s a snap to make and the crust doesn’t require any rolling—simply press it into the tart pan and bake. Once the filling is stirred together, bake the tart for 15 minutes just until it sets, then chill for two hours. Top with whipped cream and fresh berries right before serving. This summer berry tart is refreshing and light, the perfect finish to any meal or day. Find the full recipe at feastingathome.com.

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FOODROULETTE

by Kris Kilduff

I often wonder if when America won it’s independence in 1776, they knew we’d be celebrating 240 years later by filling the sky with controlled colored explosions and igniting charcoal in hopes to set assorted meats on fire. Nothing says patriotism like grinding down unpopular beef and pork cuts, adding spices and pushing them through edible cylidrical casings. For years, hot dogs have been beloved by children and campers alike, but recently we’ve seen this developing food trend of taking a common comfort food and turning it over the top. Larger cities with developed street food followings have been at the heart of what this month’s Food Roulette is all about. Let’s redefine what we are eating and, more importantly, where we are eating it. WILD DAWGS: Funky Mama 102 N. Howard St. Some might find it odd that a small little hot dog joint in a relatively slow part of downtown is one of the highest traffic bars in the area. But mix great cocktail and beer offerings with a wild catalogue full of supersized dogs that you can barely fit in your mouth, and it’s not that difficult to see why. Just check out this 100 percent beef frank with jalpeños, grilled onion, tomato, pineapple sauce and mozzarella.

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WADDELL’S BREWPUB: Island Dog 6501 N. Cedar Rd. With a cult following of burger eaters, people often overlook Waddell’s seriously epic hot dog menu. Toppings range from the brewery's house chili to mushroom and swiss. I was overwhelmed by choices, so I let my server choose for me. She came back to the table with everyone’s favorite Nathan’s hot dog covered in honey ham, grilled pineapple, and caramelized onions with a blanket of provolone cheese. However, the real star was the secret island sauce made with teriyaki and mayo.

BIG REDS: Chicago Classic SE Corner of Sunset Hwy And Gov. Way From star chefs to wiener wielding all-stars, the team at Big Reds is bringing a little flavor of the Windy City to Spokane. This foodie favorite is handing you oversized cheesesteaks, corn beef sandwiches or one of their iconic dogs. If you want to stay true to their vision, pick up the Chicago Classic packed full of cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, pickle spears, and sport peppers with house made neon green relish that tastes somewhere between pickles and candy.

WISCONSINBURGER: Curry Apple Sausage 916 S. Hatch St. Not all dogs need buns. For those of you who are looking for carb-friendly alternatives, Wisconsinburger has a variety of sausages and brats that are more about unique flavors than soft steamed bread. The curry apple they invented in house was exactly that. Served with grilled kraut, onion and green apples you only need a trip to their mustard bar to get your mouth happy. If you really want the full hot dog experience, they’ll put it on a pretzel bun for you.

FRANKO’S DOG HOUSE: Huckleberry Chipotle Dog 2700 E. Seltice Way The Panhandle likes hot dogs, too. If you find yourself on a stretch of road heading through Northern Idaho, make a pitstop into this quant little Ma and Pa joint. You will get your mouth on some delicious eats and feel like you were visiting your grandma over summer vacation. While you’re exploring the Northwest, you might as well top your dog with one of our notoriously delicious ingredients. Franko was happy to slather on some of their famous huckleberry chipotle sauce under a blanket of warm mozz and green peppers. JULY 2018 / spokanecda.com

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FOOD FOR FAMILY GATHERINGS Family gatherings like reunions, picnics and potlucks can bring fun, the chance to reunite with family and, of course, food and celebration. While catching up with family is most important for many, food typically comes in a close second. Triedand-true favorites are welcome, but so are new additions. This starter duo of Baked Onion, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Dip along with Orange Galette with Beet Gorgonzola Salad can get the celebration going. To help mix things up, take a break from sandwiches. Chipotle Chicken and Bean Quinoa Salad Cups are a contemporary meal or snack alternative which kids and adults alike can enjoy. For a salad that feeds a crowd, try this Tex-Mex Layered Bean Salad, a tasty accompaniment for entrees from burgers to fried chicken.

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TEX-MEX LAYERED BEAN SALAD Prep time: 20 minutes | Servings: 8-10 1 1/3 1 1 2 1/2 1/2 2 1/2

large red or yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped cup chopped red onion bag (16 ounces) iceberg lettuce, carrot and cabbage salad mix cup shredded Mexican cheese blend cans (15 ounces each) READ 3 or 4 Bean Salad, drained cup low-fat mayonnaise cup low-fat sour cream tablespoons finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce cup crumbled tortilla chips (optional) small avocado, sliced (optional)

In 3 1/2-quart salad bowl or souffle dish, layer bell pepper, onion, lettuce, cheese and bean salad. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream and chipotle peppers. Spread over top of salad. Cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle top with chips and sliced avocado, if desired. Toss to serve.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AND BEAN QUINOA SALAD CUPS WITH CILANTRO LIME VINAIGRETTE Prep time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4 1 1 1/2 1 1/4 1 4

can (15 ounces) READ 3 or 4 Bean Salad cups cooked quinoa cup diced chicken, cooked cup finely sliced green onions chipotle pepper, minced leaves Bibb lettuce

Dressing: 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon adobo sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro Drain bean salad; reserve 2 tablespoons liquid. To make dressing: In small bowl, whisk reserved liquid, lime juice, adobo sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in oil until completely combined. Stir in cilantro; set aside. In medium bowl, combine bean salad, quinoa, chicken, onions and chipotle pepper. Add dressing; toss gently. Divide bean salad mixture equally among lettuce cups. JULY 2018 / spokanecda.com

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ORANGE GALETTE WITH BEET GORGONZOLA SALAD Recipe courtesy of Momma Cuisine Prep time: 30 minutes | Cook time: 15-20 minutes | Servings: 12 1 1 1 4 4 1/4 1/4 2 1/4

jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sliced Pickled Beets nonstick cooking spray sheet frozen puff pastry, approximately 16-by-11 inches tablespoon olive oil, divided navel oranges, segmented ounces crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, divided teaspoon kosher salt (optional) teaspoon dried basil cups mixed baby salad greens cup chopped pecans, toasted if desired

Heat oven to 400 F. Drain beets well; set aside on paper towels to absorb remaining liquid. Discard liquid or save for another use. Spray large sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray. Gently place puff pastry sheet on pan. With pastry brush, gently spread 1/2 tablespoon olive oil on pastry sheet. Place about half the orange segments in two rows on top of pastry sheet, leaving 1-inch margins on all sides. Fold edges of pastry sheet to create border. Sprinkle 2 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola over oranges. Sprinkle with salt, if desired, and basil. Bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven; cool on wire rack. Coarsely chop beets. In large bowl, toss together remaining orange segments, salad greens and chopped beets. Drizzle with remaining olive oil; toss gently to combine. Cut cooked galette into 12 pieces. Top with beet salad. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and pecans. 138

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BAKED ONION, GOAT CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP

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Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 6 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holland-Style Onions nonstick cooking spray 2 tablespoons chopped oil- packed, sun-dried tomatoes, divided 1 large clove garlic, minced 4 tablespoons sliced fresh basil, divided coarse ground black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon oil from sun- dried tomatoes or olive oil, divided 1 log (8 ounces) goat cheese 1/2 teaspoon Mediterranean herb seasoning (optional) crackers (optional) flatbread (optional) pita chips (optional) Heat oven to 350 F. Drain onions well; pat dry. Spray shallow, oven-proof dish (3-4cup size) with nonstick cooking spray. Place onions in dish. Press with spatula to flatten and crush. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons basil and black pepper, to taste. Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon oil. Cut goat cheese into 6-8 rounds. Arrange over onion mixture. Sprinkle with remaining tomatoes; drizzle with remaining oil. Sprinkle with herb seasoning, if desired. Bake uncovered 20-30 minutes, or until cheese is soft and mixture is bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Serve warm with crackers, flatbread or pita chips, if desired.

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Daytrip

Delicacies A ROAD WARRIORS GUIDE TO GRUB ON THE GO by Kris Kilduff

spent a significant amount of time with my Grandma through my childhood. She was well-traveled and although it wasn’t Machu Picchu or an African safari, we would venture to Western Montana a few times a year where she had family. We

traveled well together. She had a passion for teaching me about each state’s flowers and birds. Our favorite road trip pasttime was finding little hole-in-the-wall restaurants to catch a bite to eat. As I grew up, we didn’t go to Montana as often, but I have kept that hobby alive. Now, at 36 years old, I’ve traveled just about every inch of Washington and Northern Idaho. I haven’t retained much about the American goldfinch or the Pacific rhododendron, but I have managed to catalogue my favorite independently owned restaurants scattered across cities that are easy on your wallet and your gas tank.

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1. Embers by the Lake— Hauser, ID If you are like me, as important as memorable food is, there is something magical to be said about unforgettable people and atmospheres. Any place gets points for a romantic lakeside patio, but few owners are as hands-on as Chris and Jane Hammons. From the changes in wild décor to personally greeting the tables, even if this place had mediocre pizza, it would be a godsend. Lucky enough for us, the pizza is phenomenal and unlike anything I’ve eaten in Spokane. Wood oven artisan pizza with something special you just can’t put your finger on. But that’s okay … pizza doesn’t belong on your fingers anyway. Get in my belly.

3. Pack River Store— Sandpoint, ID Unexpected. That is the only word one can use to describe the general store open since 1975, located 12 miles northeast of Sandpoint. It has always been a fun little mainstay within the community, but last year it rose to a whole different level by bringing in executive chef Alex Jacobson. Most stores of this variety have a deli that might offer up a corn dog. Truth be told, Pack River may as well. Only theirs is going to be made with a housemade apple fennel sausage and a jalapeño cornbread straight from the chef ’s comfort food roots. The beauty about this place is you just don’t know. The menu seems to change at a whim. One day it might be giant caramel nut rolls and the next they will be smoking their own bologna.

2. Salty Dog Eatery— Deer Park, WA You might have seen Deer Park’s Salty Dog show up previously when I wrote the Fish and Chips Roulette last year. As much love as I have for their halibut, the entire menu isn’t far behind. With oversized burgers, salads and inhouse, hand-cut and aged ribeye and New York steaks, you’re getting one heck of a belly full for a short drive North. I’m not sure what else is notable in Deer Park with the bowling alley recently closing, but at least its not too far away for some after work drinks or a date night with your seafood sweetheart. Just make sure if you plan a trip, you smuggle me back some tartar sauce.

4. Kountry Korner— Springdale, WA So where exactly is Springdale? If you’ve caught some rays up north at Loon Lake, you’re close. Keep driving north and don’t blink. If you find this local secret sweet spot, pop in and witness one of the best greasy spoon style diners in Washington. Lucky for you, they serve breakfast all day, because their claim to fame is a pancake stack. Don’t let the name fool you; there is a lot more than breading and syrup going on here. Eggs, ham, bacon, and everything else they have laying around the kitchen stacked high between tasty pancakes. Not into breakfast? I’ve heard rumors of a bacon burger with grilled cheese sandwiches for the bun.

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LOCAL CUISINE/on the go 5. Sella’s Calzone— Pullman, WA The most obvious reason for eating out of town is when somewhere close offers something that your area is lacking. That’s fully the case with Sella’s. Not to say Spokane doesn’t have a few tasty calzonefriendly restaurants, but no one plays in the same ballpark as this Pullman hot-spot. You know it’s going to be good when customers get boo’d for ordering regular pizza. These huge portions take some time to cook, so while you wait, they’ve graciously left you a table full of crayons for playing Pictionary or trying to make the ranks by getting one of your calzone themed drawings up on their wall.

7. Juniors BBQ— Hayden, ID Don’t bring snacks on this roadtrip. It’s a relatively short drive and you’re going to need every last bit of your appetite if you plan to leave this Hayden hot spot without a couple doggy bags. That’s if you ever decide to leave. It’s hard to invent reasons for departure when you get to eat in truck bed booths, sip on homemade root beer floats and browse through a gift shop stocked with kitchen accessories, aprons and a variety of take home spices and sauces. Maybe someone needs to invest in building a hotel across the street. Then I could just move there and dedicate my life to eating Deep Pit Beef every morning.

6. Mad Greek— Moscow, ID And the winner for deceiving restaurant name goes to (drum roll sounds please) ... Mad Greek. Truthfully, no one in their right mind could be mad at the jaw dropping gyros feeding every college kid at the University of Idaho. With plenty of competition in a hungry town, Mad Greek keeps a captivated audience. It has been a while since I’ve seen the same location first packed with families enjoying prime rib and lamb turn around and be packed later with college kids eating $2 souvlaki skewers and $1 PBRs.

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9. The Fainting Goat— Wallace, ID I know none of our readers enjoy beer or wine, so I won’t go into the gigantic list of red and whites or the 40 craft beer bottles they keep in stock at all times. Instead, I’ll focus on what we are chewing. At the Goat, you’ll receive plenty of chef-inspired options, like caprese salad with fresh mozz or an elk and Angus beef spicy chili. Don’t fill up on drinks and dinner; we are saving the best for last. Do not travel all the way to Wallace and miss out on their famous bread pudding with creme anglaise and a huckleberry red wine sauce. Date night just got a little more goatee.

8. Bene’s—Cheney, WA As I entered into the food review business, I underestimated how many early morning texts I would receive asking for the hottest new brunch spot. My response always starts like this: “Are you willing to drive to Cheney?” Derek and Alexx Baziotis, whom both have worked in the industry for years, sat down one day and thought “Hmm … I wonder what would happen if we opened a restaurant with 12 variations of eggs benedict.” They didn’t have to wait long for the answer. Open less than a year, it's next to impossible to get a table, let alone your hands, on one of their popular benedicts that range from chicken fried steak or chorizo to BBQ hollandaise sauce.

10. Nadine’s Mexican Kitchen—Rathdrum, ID My aunt and uncle, who are far from foodies, kept blowing me up about some Mexican restaurant they were in love with in Rathdrum. I brushed them off for months, and I’ll be the first to admit to all you readers, I regret it. Nadine is serving up the best Mexican food in the Inland Northwest. Sure, they have new age takes on old classics: your enchiladas, el pastor and chilequiles, but where Nadine really shines is the mouth watering love put into some of the more unique menu items: Mexican poutine with green chili gravy, or a Shepherd’s Pie with grilled corn and roasted poblano red potatoes. Wherever your picker lands, prepare to be crossing the boarder a bit more frequently.

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y favorite TV game show was Press Your Luck (big money, no whammies), but my second-favorite was Family Feud. The idea of a correct answer not being concrete but rather the collective opinion of 100 people intrigued me. I’ve always felt too much of this world is based on facts. If I polled a bunch of Spokanites with the question “What makes food and drinks so special?” and put the top five answers on the board, we’d assemble a collective of answers ranging from tastes, scents, nostalgia and art. My goal as a foodie has always been to teach people an overlooked answer: that food and drink are one of the few things we all have in common. Take me to any country with any language, bring me any nationality, religion or socioeconomic background—we all eat. I’ve made countless friends with complete strangers by suggesting a beer. I’ve steered hundreds of hungry friends via social media to which restaurant has the best waffles, banh mi sandwich or patio for happy hour. Food is a powerful link between all of us. Month to month I search, I eat, I write … but behind the scenes I have a group of amazing foodie friends. We get together for lunch or an after work drink when we can. We gossip, but instead of “Did you see Tina is dating her ex again?” it’s more in line with “Did you see Adam Hegsted is opening his 112th restaurant?” So as much as I enjoy being the tool that connects you to a drool-worthy dumpling, I figured I’d sit back and let some of my snack pack lead the charge. But as the great Levar Burton of Reading Rainbow fame always said: “But you don’t have to take my word for it.”

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SARA CARLETON | Instagram: @gatherandsavor Bruncheonette—1011 W. Broadway Ave. I vividly remember visiting the Bruncheonette during it’s soft opening in October of 2016 with our family of five. We were excited on that lovely fall day, and after we all pored over the menu, I settled on the Rude Ben Sandwich which is jokingly called Reuben’s Drunk Uncle. This sandwich is made with corned beef, Guinness braised sauerkraut, caramelized onion, Dubliner Irish Cheddar, and KGB Sauce on Grilled Dark Rye. It was definitely love at first bite, and it became my go-to menu choice. I recently decided to break away from my regular and ordered their smoked brisket hash. It’s a positively delicious dish made with melt in your mouth smoked brisket and a country potato medley: a perfect combination of red potatoes, sweet potatoes and yams. This dish also has onion, red pepper, smoked tomato sauce and two eggs however you like them. The flavors and textures of this dish all contribute to making it delicious and satisfying. The Bruncheonette is a part of our family’s story as we continue to visit as our three kiddos grow up. When a restaurant can be a constant in your life and a place to make treasured memories, I think that’s something special. It warms my heart when I think of the excited wide-eyed face of our middle kiddo when his bacon sticky bun arrives at our table topped with vanilla cream cheese, how our daughter can eat an entire plate of cinnamon brown sugar waffles all by herself now or how our 3-year-old discovered he can finger paint with the incredibly flavorful strawberry jam. The Bruncheonette is a Spokane restaurant that serves the community with love through their food. Do yourself a favor: go enjoy some brunch and make some special memories to treasure. Cochinito Tacqueria—10 N. Post St. Open for just under four months, Cochinito is already a huge hit. This is not at all surprising considering the fact that Chef Travis Dickinson is at the helm as both co-owner and executive chef. Fresh with a hip vibe, Chef Travis has done an incredible job transitioning his fine dining techniques into creating incredibly delicious and accessible Mexican cuisine. When it comes to the taco options, you have a wide variety to choose from, including tri-tip, rock fish, octopus, lamb, pork belly, chicken, vegetarian options and more. While it’s nearly impossible to choose a favorite, the one I keep going back to is the carne asada taco, made with sous vide tri-tip, chili rubbed and slow braised to medium rare, grilled corn, onions and peppers, chile garlic oil and asadero cheese. I can promise you’ll be tempted to lick your plate at Cochinito, especially if you order the sopes. I order the sopes every time I go; I just can’t resist them, and why should I even try when they are thick fried corn cakes, spiced duck confit, mole poblano, candied pepita, cotija and avocado? You can also find ceviche, elote, queso, and much more on the menu at Cochinito. My suggestion for a drink: order the Watermelon Man, made with tequila, lime, cider vinegar, watermelon, mint and tajin. It tastes like summer in a glass. Looking for something nonalcoholic? Try one of their Agua Frescas which means “cool waters” or “fresh waters” in Spanish. They offer rotating flavors, and you can always count on them being fresh and fruity. Is Cochinito’s success due to its service, the food, the great vibe, the capable team or the incredible mural that takes up an entire wall done by a local artist? It’s all of the above, so go give them a try; you won’t regret it.

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ERIN PETERSON | Instagram @scaguild Hay J’s Bistro—21706 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake Hay J’s is my one-stop-shop for great food on a date night with my husband, as well as delicious food to take home. We can easily grab a pizza from Piccolo (next door) to take home to the kids, and some gourmet specialties, meats, fish and bread from The Butcher Block (just one door further), all located in an unlikely but convenient location in a gas station strip mall just off of I-90 near the roundabout in Liberty Lake. If you are one of the few people who have yet to discover this hidden gem, put it on your “must go” list. They use top-quality, locally sourced products, and the skill that their chef exhibits ensures high-quality execution and a strong following of repeat clientele. Their seafood cobb has a near-cult status among regulars. I’m partial to their burrata, white wine steamed clams, porchetta and foie gras french toast—all from the starters menu. We like to order a variety of delicious things to try and share. The Butcher Block next door is my go-to spot for exceptional quality meats—and from time to time they special order something truly incredible. This past April, we had the opportunity to order some A-5 Wagyu, and I’ve been told they’ll be doing that again soon. It was the most buttery, unctuous meat we’ve ever eaten, and all it needed was a simple sear at high heat in the cast iron skillet at home. They consistently carry Wagyu along with organically and locally grown meats that will set apart your home-cooked meals. They also carry products served in the restaurant (like their famous dressings) and freshly baked bread. Heading here before a big party has been my best-kept secret for entertaining a crowd. In addition to food, they have a wildly popular wine club at the Butcher Block, and it features a variety of beautifully curated wines that will delight even the most discerning wine lover (like my husband). Phontip Thai—1006 E. Francis Ave. Phontip is a snug little spot that is a lot like dining in the home of a beloved Thai friend. Growing up in a very diverse neighborhood that was rich with culture, and then moving to Spokane, where authentic ethnic food can be tough to come by, it’s fantastic to see a place that gets it just right. The food is exceptional and has approachable prices that are often in the single digits. Because dishes are prepared fresh, make sure you’re not in a time crunch when dining in. If you are in a hurry, or just want to be a dinnertime hero, you can preorder online for takeout and pick it up. This seems to be a popular option because the dining room is limited. My favorite on the menu is their Tom Kha soup with chicken, which is beautifully aromatic with ginger, lemongrass and Kaffir lime leaves, with a silky, rich texture that was practically made for leftovers (it’s even better the next day, and all your co-workers will be jealous). If you’re looking for a vegetarian option, their pumpkin curry can’t be beat. It’s filled with rich spices in a ridiculously complex red curry, but not too intense for those who are wanting to branch out to try something more daring than their usual Pad Thai. They also serve a traditional Thai iced tea and iced coffee. The staff is helpful, and if you have any questions as a Thai first-timer, they are happy to help walk you through the menu and pick something that will suit any taste and budget.

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CHANDLER BAIRD | Instagram @SpokaneEats Haha’s Teriyaki Grill—9331 N. Division St. Haha’s Teriyaki Grill is a one-of-a-kind Japanese/Korean Fusion with a hint of Hawaiian flair on Spokane’s North Side. The owner and creator of Haha’s, John, is also the chef. He uses family recipes, research and lots of taste testing to create his specialty entrees. His mom, dad and wife can all be found helping make the restaurant a success. They make everything in house, from scratch, including all of their droolworthy sauces. My favorite dish is the Korean Garlic Chicken. Talk about flavor, this dish has all of it. They call this their “transition” entree as it’s a great introduction to Korean food. It is served smoking hot with sautéed onions and mushrooms on a bed of white rice. Another fan favorite is the Fire Beef Bulgogi. This comes with thinly sliced rib eye and mixed veggies on a bed of rice and it has a nice smoky flavor. Both dishes were fresh off the grill (be patient while eating them or you will scald your mouth). We also got to try their bibimbap bowl. Bibim means “to mix” and bap means rice. For the bibimbap bowl, John uses seasonal ingredients purchased at local farmer’s markets. He blanches the fresh veggies to give them their crispy texture. Choose your favorite meat and mix it all up with as little or as much spice as your heart desires. This dish is completely customizable so you can make your bowl just the way you like it. Haha’s Teriyaki is a great spot to grab lunch, dinner or take-out on the North Side if you want super fresh food with lots of flavor and flare. I love supporting local families who are trying to bring culture and new flavors to Spokane, so I approve of Haha’s Teriyaki Grill. Smacky’s on Broadway—6415 E. Broadway Ave. When they said hidden gem, they were talking about Smacky’s on Broadway. I live about 45 minutes from the Valley, and there are few things that can convince me to make the drive. One of those things is Smacky’s on Broadway. Smacky’s is located right off the highway on Broadway. It’s a popular spot for truckers driving through the area, but I, too, make the trek for the glorious sandwiches. They are generous with their portions and prices are fair. It’s your classic hole-in-the-wall lunch spot that will blow you away. Whether you build-your-own stacked deli sandwich, go for a traditional specialty deli sandwich ( like the “Smack-Attack,” fresh toasted hoagie, french dip, grilled panini, or a wrap), or even just soup and salad, we’re pretty sure you’ll find your favorite and become a regular in no time. My personal favorite sandwich is The Napoleon with 3/4 pound of meat—turkey, ham, roast beef—pepper jack cheese and garlic mayo. JULY 2018 / spokanecda.com

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QUEENA HALE | Instagram @foodorkittens Inland Pacific Kitchen—304 W. Pacific Ave. Ste 160 Have you ever felt apprehensive about dining at a place you’ve never been before to celebrate a momentous occasion? That’s what I felt when I chose Inland Pacific Kitchen for my birthday. The tension built up as we approached an old brick building downtown. Then tension subsided when I first laid eyes on the interior, a beautiful modern and open space. Someone ordered a cosmopolitan, exclaiming it was one of the best cosmos she’s ever had. Our server brought out warm, damp towels for our hands before we began. We ordered a la carte. The first order was the squash hubbard soup. It was creamy and silky, reminiscent of bisques I’ve had in the past. My last bit of tension melted away along with the soup melting on my delighted taste buds. One after another, we were presented with beautiful plates of food that we divided almost greedily amongst ourselves. Someone in our party adamantly disliked goat cheese, and yet even with two dishes with goat cheese, she conceded to the delicious plates. Another person wanted to pass on any organ meats. After one bite of the chicken liver and dumplings, he wanted a few more bites. Our server overheard it was my birthday, and I was presented with a complimentary birthday dessert. I was excited, but my face faltered when I found out it was beet and goat cheese gelato, two ingredients I am not a fan of. They presented this gorgeous and artsy dish in front of me. I wanted to pass, but I told myself to try it. It was delightful with every bite. What kind of magic was bestowed on me to enjoy something I knowingly disliked, to the point where I would consider ordering it again? At the end of our meal, we were presented the bill along with a bite size homemade macaron for each person in our party. It was a lovely way to end our experience. The only downside is the plates were small portions, but I can overlook that given how delicious and inventive all the dishes were. This was not just a restaurant, but an experience. Marrakesh—1227 N. Division St. Marrakesh is one of my favorite places to eat. It was one of those places I had driven by dozens of times, and I kept telling myself I needed to try it sometime. When we finally made time, I only regretted I hadn’t stopped sooner. Marrakesh’s dining area is a dim carpeted, large, open room. There are many small tables with cushioned seating and large moldable bean bag chairs. When you order, you can only pick the fourth dish out of a five course meal. The first course is a flavorful lentil soup. You aren’t given any utensils, but you don’t need them. The second course is referred to as a “salad” by the owner, Mamdouh. Surrounded by pieces of bread, you use the bread as a vessel to pick up a mixtures of hummus and mixtures of cucumber, tomatoes in a vinaigrette dressing. It’s tangy and light. The third course is chicken bastilla. It’s a unique, savory dish where a chicken egg mixture is covered by phyllo dough dusted with powder sugar. I wouldn’t mind having that whole course to myself. The fourth dish is the one you’ve chosen. In my case, I haven’t chosen my main course for more than a year, and let Mamdouh pick for us. I have enjoyed every single main course they’ve served. (If you’re not sure, the chicken couscous and the chicken honey and prune are excellent.) The meal ends with homemade baklava. When it’s fresh, it is the best baklava I’ve ever had, and I compare all baklavas to this one. Sometimes, I can’t resist and ask for an extra helping. With such a great experience, there are a few drawbacks. At times, it seems Mamdouh is the only one working there, so service can be a bit slow. In addition, he is a friendly guy and likes to chat, so we have to make sure we have a good bit of time set aside for dinner if we do choose to dine there. Regardless, if you’re a fan of ethnic food and a good experience, I recommend giving Marrakesh a try. 148

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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 MonThu 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.

BARBECUE Red Lion BBQ & Pub. For about 20 years, whether it was in the old rhythm and blues, peanut-shells-on-the-floor days, or more recently as a sports bar, there’s always been buttkickin’ BBQ at this downtown corner spot. 152

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The undisputed star here is wine-broiled chicken, spicy and robust, yet falling-off-thebones 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 Park Lodge. Located in Kendall Yards overlooking the Spokane River, Park Lodge is surrounded by natural beauty. The views offer inspiration for creating a unique dining experience of locally inspired comfort food in a fine dining setting. Chef Philip has been cooking for more than 15 years in fine dining establishments in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Paris and Spokane. His philosophy toward food is one of careful consideration—recipes should highlight the ingredients. The dishes at Park Lodge attempt to help others develop the same love and respect he holds for the ingredients we are provided with. 411 N. Nettleton St., Mon.-Thurs. 4-9 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 4-10 p.m., (509) 340-9347, parklodgerestaurant.com. The Wandering Table. A much-anticipated American tapas-style restaurant located in Kendall Yards. Chef Adam Hegsted delights with a variety of small plates (try the Garden for a creative 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) 4434410. 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. Executive chef Charlie Connor presents regionally influenced Northwest cuisine using only the finest locally sourced products. Try the Yukon Taquitos, the Crisp Bacon and Blue salad or the Cioppino. Be sure to finish with a slice of the “Soon-to-be-Famous” Coconut Cream Layer Cake with lilikoi sauce. This award-winning bistro is known for its in-house bakery and an amazing array of gluten-free options. Also, make it a point to order something from their “scratch bar,” with or without alcohol. They use only fresh juices and house-infused flavored liquors. Dinner seven nights a week, opening at 4 p.m. 916 W. Second Ave. (509) 456-7575. wildsagebistro. com.

BREAKFAST & LUNCH SPECIALTIES Frank’s Diner. Frank’s has become a Spokane landmark throughout the past decade. Both early 1900s vintage rail cars were originally obtained by the Knight brothers, Frank and Jack, during the Depression, and converted to diners. Frank’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, available all day, has all the classics. Among our favorites are the open-face turkey, roast beef and mushroom sandwiches, chicken pot pie, Joe’s Special (the venerable scram-

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ble of eggs, ground beef, spinach, onions and parmesan), and the don’tmiss hash browns and silver dollar pancakes. Seven days 6 a.m.-8 p.m. 1516 W. Second Ave. (509) 747-8798. 10929 N. Newport Highway, (509) 465-2464. franksdiners.com. The Yards Bruncheon. The team at The Yards Bruncheon figured out how to extend the weekend all-week-long by offering brunch every day, and—oh!—how that pleases us. This modern diner is a combination of breakfast and lunch complemented with classic brunch cocktails. Their menu features comfort food using local farms and producers. The food is food the team loves to eat and is meant to be taken lightly. They make most of their menu items in house, including their pastries, which are some of the best around. They also feature some of the best coffees and teas from around the world. 1248 W. Summit Pkwy., Mon-Sun 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (509) 290-5952. theyardsbruncheon.com.

CASUAL DINING Taste Cafe & Fine Art. If you love the taste of healthy and enjoy putting nutrientdense fuel into your body—while giving your tastebuds the stuff food dreams are made of—Taste Cafe & Fine Art is a notto-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. tastecafeandfineart.com. Gilded Unicorn. The Gilded Unicorn is a modern American, classic restaurant featuring handcrafted foods and drinks, located in the historic Montvale Hotel in downtown Spokane, right in the heart the entertainment and arts district. The restaurant's name reflects its blend of classic and modern without taking itself too seriously. The Gilded Unicorn showcases local, seasonal food and drinks from the Northwest and beyond coerced into newfashioned flavors that hit you in the soul. This is a “must visit” eatery experience. Sun-Sat 3 154

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p.m-close, 110 S. Monroe St., (509) 309-3698. gildedunicorn.com. 315 Martinis and Tapas. Located within the historic Greenbriar Inn in Coeur d’Alene, this restaurant specializes in small plates with a global focus and well-crafted cocktails. Come sit in the intimate martini bar for happy hour beginning at 3:15 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. 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 house-cured 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. Sun-Thurs 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.

PUB AND LOUNGE FARE The Onion Taphouse & Grill. Established in 1978, the Onion is the grand dean of gourmet burgers and casual family dining in Spokane. With the addition of Area 51 Taphouse (with, yes, 51 different beers—and some hard ciders, too), you’ll never want to leave. From gourmet burgers and sandwiches to 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. The Swinging Doors. Opened in May of 1981, the tavern-turned-restaurant has been in the same family for its whole life. With 27 beers on tap and 60 television screens, The Swinging Doors is a sports fan’s paradise. On the food front, the restaurant is famous for its large portions (which can be split). Breakfast is served all day and the huge pieces of Broasted Chicken remain the most popular item on the golf-themed menu. Show up on your birthday for a free steak dinner. Open seven days a week from 6:45 a.m.-2 a.m. 1018 W. Francis Ave. (509) 326-6794. theswingingdoors.com. 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 Sushi.com. We still think the name is about as cheesy as you can get for a sushi bar and Japanese restaurant, but the food transcends the curious .com label over the door. Sit at the sushi bar and enjoy what’s fresh or take a table and explore the menu that also includes plenty of excellent hot options if raw fish still makes you nervous. Some of our favorites are the super white tuna and the house tempura. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat 12 noon-9 p.m., Sun 12 noon-8 p.m. 430 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0630.

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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 well-selected drink menu, late hours, and modern lounge-feel makes it well set for lingering dates and après-event noshing. Vegetarian options also offered. Mon-Sat 11 a.m-close. 818 W. Sprague. (509) 290-5763. 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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by Leslie Lowe LEAD FORECASTER, KHQ

I know the choices we make make us who we are or who we aren’t. I know that I am a fighter and survivor that started with nothing and who now feels like she has everything she has ever needed. I know my story is different, full of complicated twists and turns, and I love that. I love to hear other people’s stories, too. We all have one. I know that I’ll take the real, authentic, underdog, comeback kid, knows what it feels like to “sit at the bottom” kind of person in my life any day of the week over someone claiming to be perfect. Perfect is boring. I know you should share your story if you can. By sharing your true self you can help heal others. So, I share often. I know I pray every morning on my way into work … it is a must for me. It starts my day off right. I know I have the gift of gab. I also know my amazing career in broadcasting is not the norm. I started in my 30s in radio promotions and worked my butt off to get where I am today alongside 20-something-yearolds just out of college. I wanted my kids to see that you can achieve anything you want, no matter how old you are and no matter how many times other people tell you “you can’t” if you work hard and believe in yourself. I know that family, faith and great friends are everything. I know that LOVE really does exist, not the “mushy, everything is perfect, someday my prince will come” kind of love that we dream about as little girls; but the real, raw, nitty gritty, fight for each other kind of love. I found that when I met my husband Brent 14 years ago. I know that five of my BIGGEST accomplishments in life have been my children. They have taught me more about patience, perseverance and unconditional love than anyone or anything else. Three I gave birth to, and two were gifted to me by marriage. I also

know that if you marry the person, you marry their children, and if you can’t … don’t. I was a “stepchild” and I felt unwanted, unlovable and “in the way.” I saw it as an opportunity when I became a “Mama Leslie” to give unconditionally what I had missed as a child. I know when we lost our daughter Marisa to ovarian cancer two years ago at the age of 27, we lost everything for a while. We lived in a dark, ugly place. She had been living with us, and the day she died, we went from a high level of functioning chaos to what the hell do we do now, so we pulled back for a while to figure out who we were again and how we were going to move forward. I know some people understood that and others did not, and that’s okay. I know that today we are living with intent and purpos, and we surround ourselves with those we love and who love us. I know in time, everything works out the way it is supposed to. I was let go from my first broadcasting job here because of cutbacks, only to find myself at the place that I belonged … my home for nearly 10 years, KHQ. I love my job and I love the people I work with every day (it is true, we really do all like each other). They ARE my family. KHQ has given me so many great opportunities and so much support. I know I love to talk and I love to workout and now I have the best of all worlds: my job at KHQ, a role as a motivational speaker and now owner of PURE BARRE Spokane. I have been working out at PURE BARRE for five years; it has been my escape. The place I found my peace and my abs and my arms, too. I love it so much that my husband and I wondered, “why not just buy the place?” so we did. We have the best teachers and clients, hands down. I love this workout for so many reasons. It meets everybody where they are and then with little “stealth like” movements takes you where you need to be. I hope you’ll come see me soon. I know Eminem said it best in “Lose Yourself”: “Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted, in one moment would you capture it or just let it slip?”

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AD INDEX 117 7 WONDERS BEAUTY 106 ABIDE YOGA COLLECTIVE 123 ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY & SKIN SURGERY 150 ALOHA ISLAND GRILL 79 AMERICAN WAY AUTO BODY 77 ANNIE MCCURDY - WINDERMERE MANITO 106 ATOMIC THREADS 65 BAKER CONSTRUCTION 7 BECU 120 BELLA DOLCE SALON & SPA 63 BELLA TERRA DEVELOPMENT 3 BELLEVUE COLLECTION 95 BERRY BUILT DESIGN INC. 157 BEST WESTERN PLUS CITY CENTER 153 BISTANGO 16 BMW OF SPOKANE 119 BRICKHOUSE 93 BROADWAY COURT ESTATES 43 CALIFORNIA CLOSETS 47 CAMP CHEVROLET CADILLAC 120 CASHMERE 37 CATHOLIC CHARITIES SPOKANE 25 CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS BC CHATEAU RIVE 97 CLONINGER DDS BROOKE M. 156 CONKLINGS RESORT & MARINA 58 CRAFTSMAN CELLARS 163 CRAVE 131 CRAVE NW 111 CUES 27 DAA NORTHWEST AUTO BODY CENTER 4-5 DANIA FURNITURE 79 DAVID CROUSE PLLC 122 DEFELICE DENTISTRY 132 DELECTABLE CATERING 71, 77 DESIGN SPIKE 75 DIGITAL IMAGING SOLUTIONS 100 DOLLAR CENTS 90 DOLLAR PLUS 113 DR. KAI MORIMOTO 83 EAGLE ROCK RV & BOAT 127 ELLINGSEN PAXTON 95 ERIC TUCKER 104 EUROPEAN WAX CENTER 161 EVERGREEN ELDER LAW EVERGREEN FOUNTAINS SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES 73 83 FITNESS NORTHWEST 109 FOURTH AVE CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE 149 FUN FLICKS OUTDOOR MOVIES

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Guitar Crack by Doug Clark

Take it from me. The life of a semi-retired

newspaper columnist is a pretty damned sweet ride. At least it was until one day last March, when the crack dealers moved into my neighborhood. I had it made, I tell you. No more constant deadlines. No more micromanaging editor. No more petty rules about having to wear pants in the newsroom … But now? I’m hooked worse than Keith Richards making “Sticky Fingers.” The sticking point is that Bobby Kluss and Joe Chamberlain don’t peddle peyote, magic mushrooms, Angel Dust or Bill Cosby Knockout Drops. These dealers trade in “Vintage, Used and Cool” guitars, which is what it says on the yellow and red sign that towers above River City Guitars. You can find the new store in the Lincoln Heights section of 29th, right next to the iconic Miller’s Hardware. Selling guitars is a legal endeavor, of course, which makes it all the more aggravating to lost souls like me. See, I’m a guitar junkie. Yep. Got a Martin on my back. Or a Gibson. Or a Fender. Or a… One gaze at a ringing quality six-string and my pulse rate starts to rocket dangerously near Stroke Land, which would be a fine name for a punk band. Next thing you know, I’m yanking out my Visa or calling Washington Trust for a fifth mortgage on my home. Never should’ve walked into this spider web. I know that. Now I’m haunting RCG so often my lovely wife, Sherry, claims she’d see more of me if I’d found a mistress. I’m there so much that everyone yells: “NOOOORRRMM!!”* whenever I show up.

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(*Yes, I realize that the above bit of comedy gold only registers with people over 40. But nobody under 40 reads anymore, so bite me.) So far, I’ve dropped enough cash to equip the School of Rock. Can’t help myself. The place is loaded with one hanging twanging temptation after another. Adding to the problem is that Kluss and Chamberlain couldn’t be a nicer pair of enablers. Go ahead, Doug, they say. You don’t have to buy right away. We trust you. Take the guitar home for the weekend. Smell the wood. Get to know it. First strum’s free. It’s like page one of the Drug Lord Handbook. I met Kluss some years back after he’d set up a highly regarded vintage guitar department inside a local pawnshop. He finally had enough of slaving for The Man and left the store looking for a new opportunity. That happened last winter while chatting with his pal Chamberlain, a lifelong guitar junkie in his own right and owner of the Cool Cars lot on Sprague. During a lull in the conversation, the bug light of inspiration flickered over Joe’s head. “We should open a guitar shop,” he suggested. Three months later, the idea was realized with 1,000-square-feet of prime South Hill commercial real estate. “From the get-go we wanted the vibe of our store to be right,” says Kluss, 30. “The last thing we wanted was to open another cookiecutter box store.” “We put a lot of thought into the look of the shop,” adds Chamberlain, 53. It shows. River City Guitars is a warm welcoming space that offers ample drooling room for customers to go ape over the many fine previously played electric and acoustic guitars that hang from the wood-paneled

walls. “We want our customers to feel at home, hang out and maybe tell some jokes,” says Kluss. “You’re the Devil, Bobby!” I hollered the other day after buying a 1959 OO-18 Martin. I could hear him laugh as I scrambled to my truck, clutching my new prize, and muttering, “Must have the precious” like hairless Gollum in “The Hobbit.” There is something otherworldly about Kluss’s knack for filling his shop with one cool old guitar after another. Take my aforementioned ’59 Martin, for example. It was part of a southern Idaho collection that the owner had stashed for safekeeping in a root cellar. Hearing about the subterranean trove, Kluss and Chamberlain took a long drive, did some spelunking, and returned with an impressive haul. But there’s more. Kluss is also a walking, talking encyclopedia of guitar minutia. He has uncanny command of facts and details regarding the various guitar brands, how the models differ through the decades, what woods were used, and on and on. He reminds me of the uber baseball geek who can spout statistics all the way down to Barry Bonds’ needle preference during away games. True story. I walked into RCG the other day and, in the span of 10 minutes, Kluss gave me a dissertation on the vagaries of two 1950s-era Gibson guitars and how a 1970s Hohner 12-string was actually made by the Japanese Alvarez Yairi company, and … Most people, I realize, would be begging to be put down like Old Yeller at this point. Not me. I was riveted. And I’m not alone. See, there are many, many guitar junkies like me. Most of them tend to be older guys, sadly, who had their lives forever changed at some point by the searing sound of a guitar-

driven band and the superstars that emerged. Clapton. Hendrix. Page. King, both Albert and B.B. … Many in my generation got bit by the rock bug early. We learned to play guitars, joined a garage band (long live The People Upstairs!) and fanaticized about getting signed by a major record label and one day being famous enough to toss sofas and television sets out of hotel windows. You know, living the dream. Didn’t happen, of course. Becoming a big time rocker is a longer shot than Roseanne getting her sitcom back. But that guitar lust never went away. It just coalesced into deep affection for those now-vintage instruments of our youth, like Stratocasters, Telecasters and Les Pauls. Due to a nostalgia-driven demand, some of these relics now fetch kingly sums. The other day, for example, Kluss got ahold of two red 1960 Fender Stratocasters. The first one, nice and all original, sold quickly—for $35,000. The second, still nice although refinished, can be yours for a mere $12,500. Somebody once asked me why the guitar, as compared to all the other instruments, has such a psychic hold on the culture. Yes, it’s true. There are plenty of perfectly acceptable instruments besides the guitar. Like, say, the accordion. The main difference is that an accordion is a box that emits musical tones by squeezing compressed air through a series of reeds. While the guitar is a FREAKING BABE MAGNET!!! I discovered this the hard way in seventh grade while trying to make flirtatious advances on this really cute green-eyed girl at the Franklin Elementary School dance. She totally ignored me. Really. I could have been an annoying bug that she was about to step on. All Miss Green Eyes wanted to talk about was The Beatles this and The Beatles that and how cute that lousy Paul was. Hey, I may have been a crappy student, but I got the message pronto. I went home and kept whining until my mom drove me downtown to Hoffman Music. There, she bought me my first electric guitar: a brand new 1964 Fender Mustang. Candy apple red. I opened the mottled gray case and took a deep whiff of the wonderful, slightly chemical aroma of the fake orange fur padding. Ahh. And another guitar junkie was born.

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