Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living December 2018 #157

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CONTENTS WHAT’S INSIDE 12

Editor’s Letter Stephanie’s Thoughts

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First Look and Buzz Window Displays Lilacs & Lemons 5 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays Artist’s Eye Editor’s Picks Spokane Rising Lead Spokane Road Trip #SpokanePulse

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The Scene Holiday Lights Cruise Lilac Lit Local Sound Mixed Media Culinary Art

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Datebook December Events

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People Pages Parties & Their People

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Gift Guide Local Gifts Worth Giving

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The Nest It’s a Wrap Their Sanctuary

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Prime 4 Over 50 Retirement Living

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Horsepower Rise of a Racer

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Local Cuisine Feasting At Home Grilled Cheese Handwritten Recipes Destination Dining Ribbon Cuttings DINING GUIDE

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Mic Drop Julie Honekamp

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Clarksville CORRECTION: On page 46 of the November issue’s music feature, photo credit went to Tyler Poole Photography.

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When Life is Magic

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e have a rabbit named Charlie who is in massive love with a hot pink stuffed fair prize pig.

You would think their soulmate connection is where the magic lies in this story, but its how this pig came to reside in our home that’s the most magical story of all.

I hadn’t visited the fair since I was unable to make the school field trip with my youngest child London, now 14, many years ago.

It was an upsetting reckoning for both of us: I had never missed a chaperoning opportunity for her older siblings, and I was grappling with the guilt of motherhood sharing space with increased professional endeavors.

Nonetheless, we found a compromise: at the time, my office wasn’t far from the fairgrounds, so I would sneak away to meet her for lunch.

Without looking, I reached back to fumble for the extra pair of fair appropriate shoes I had tossed in the car to change into before dashing in for lunch. But, there were no shoes to be found. Not even a pair of flip flops. The thought of London’s big brown eyes scanning the courtyard for her missing mother and never finding me, turned me to mud—my snakeskin peep-toe pumps were

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going to have to do. I tip-tapped my way to the entrance gate and explained my situation to the ticketing agents about having been a chaperone for the previous eight years and press deadlines and big brown eyed children and lunch—and that I was bopping in for 20 minutes, max. After verifying my daughter’s school was onsite, the ladies behind the counter said: ten dollars, cash, since I had neglected to arrive with the school group.

I hurried in and was relieved to be met with a smile when London and I spotted one another. As I approached the large group of students and parents, one of the moms began laughing, pointing to my shoes, and said: “You came to the fair in heels?!” The other moms swiftly joined in the gawking and giggling. I smiled and turned my focus back to my sweet daughter.

Since then, I had not thought of the fair as a good fit for me, until a friend offered two comped tickets this year. I had been dreaming of capturing one of those iconic photos of legs dangling in the sunset as people spun in a giant circle from the swing ride. I put the decision on London, though. Her desire to hang out with me in public had been waning.

Something about me being unpredictable, inappropriate and embarrassing like “that one time” when I “flirted with an elf ” on a holiday lights cruise.

She obliged the idea—she, too, had been dreaming about a visit to the fair since her big brother, ManCub, won a giant unicorn four days prior. Although carnival games are my least favorite aspect of a fair adventure, I agreed to invest in a $20 game card. I watched as sharp darts, thrown at top speed, ever so stunningly slipped between bulging balloons. As plastic rings arched through the air and then disappointingly pinged off the tops of bottles. I watched that $20 investment break my teen’s spirit. Until she spied the basketball hoops game. “Mom, can you play that for me?” she asked. “No way,” I replied.

“But I saw that box of trophies and weren’t you a state player or something?” I explained that exactly 100 years ago in high school I had been a baller, and was an all-state player.

“But I left at the top of my game,” I said. “And it’s bad luck to relive those glory days. Anyway, I need a footlong corndog in my life.”

The commotion of her begging and pleading caught the attention of Bruce, the carnival worker manning the basketball booth.

What did I have to lose, he asked. It’s all in

fun. You’re tall, you should try it, he urged.

I agreed to throw six basketballs at a hoop if we could leave the game area forever, no matter the outcome. People began to gather after the commotion I created when I hit my fourth shot in a row. Two shots away from the BIG prize and it began to feel like a high stakes Vegas game of roulette.

I closed my eyes and sank my teeth into the first inch of my footlong corndog, hoping it was as magical a flavor experience as I remembered from my childhood. Indeed … it wasn’t. But, I felt young again and was beaming back at my beaming 14 year old as she held a BIG prize because, with much fanfare, I had made all six baskets. Strangely, though, the high only lasted for a blip in time. “Mom, can we go back and do it again?” she asked.

“No way,” I replied.

But, she said, she wanted the hot pink stuffed pig now. And the game was really easy for me, so it shouldn’t be a problem for me to win again. I agreed to go back but refused to be the one to play the game. You want the pig? I asked. You earn the pig. As I nibbled my footlong corndog, she missed the first basket, made the second one and then missed the third. “Mom, palease do this for me,” she pleaded. I explained she had nothing to lose since the big prize was out of the realm of possibility now. And then Bruce interjected, again, pitching a deal that if I made the next four baskets, London could have the hot pink stuffed pig after all.

I transferred my corndog to my left hand, so I could shoot with my right hand. “Mom! You have to put your corndog down,” London said. “Yes, you should have her hold your corndog,” said Bruce. I smiled as I took a bite of the corndog and then shot the first basket. The ball bounced around the rim and fell through the net. Again, drawing the attention of a small crowd, I made the next three baskets one-handed, with my corndog in the other hand.

The sun was setting behind the giant swing ride as we left the fairgrounds, and I paused to capture a picture as I had imagined it.

London stood watching, her arms wrapped around a large stuffed koala bear, and one giant stuffed hot pink pig.

To magic, Stephanie Regalado stephanie@spokanecda.com

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by Darin Burt

istorically, downtown has been the center of holidays. There’s the Grand Tree Lighting at Riverfront Park, The Nutcracker at the Fox theatre, Santa’s Arrival at River Park Square and Christmas Tree Elegance at the Davenport Hotel. This season, one tradition that’s been missing for more than three decades—the elaborate animated Christmas window displays from the Crescent Department Store, will again take its place among the festivities.

When the Crescent closed in the mid-80s, the displays were put into storage. Over the years, some found their way to other stores, were sold at auction or just otherwise went missing. Elisabeth Hooker, marketing and program manager for the Downtown Spokane Partnership, would often receive calls during the holidays asking about the whereabouts of the displays. After doing a little digging, she found many of the figures abandoned and forgotten in the basements of the Crescent and nearby Lincoln Building garage.

With help from community volunteers, experts in fabric arts and electrical motors and circuits, a mission was made to refurbish the dozens of holiday-themed figures and props.

At some point, Santa and his elves, along with a host of whimsical woodland creatures, had been through a flood and were in dire need of repainting and cleaning—the rust

was so bad, they couldn’t even move.

“We’ve talked to a number of individuals who used to work dressing the windows at the Crescent who’ve been able to give us a little reference,” Hooker says. More than 500 hours went into the restorations, with assistance from Umpqua Bank and the Davenport Collection.

From now through New Year’s Day, six specially constructed windows at the Davenport Grand (facing Main Avenue) will come to life with charming theatrical scenes, including Santa’s workshop at the North Pole, an enchanted forest filled with industrious beavers, magical reindeer and Maury the Moose, and the Mouse King, Sugar Plum Fairy and twirling ballerinas from the Nutcracker Suite.

“As downtown experiences its revitalization, bringing back this piece of history and giving this gift to the community is vitally important,” Hooker says.

“To those who remember growing up and seeing these displays in the windows, but for their children and grandchildren to have the same memories and create new traditions.”

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by Vincent Bozzi

LILACS to Catholic Charities and the Baldwin Sign company for bringing back the beautiful Madonna and Child that hung on the Bon Marche building for decades. How wonderful that it has a new home (starting next year) at Cathedral Plaza, the apartment building just west of downtown. The spirit of Christmas endures.

were beyond repair. Why not be stewards of the homes instead of destroyers of art? Not all homes are architecturally significant or worth saving; why not buy one of those or settle for a home a short walk from the Manito Golf and Country Club if there isn’t a spot right on it? A little walk might provide pause for reflection.

LEMONS to Make Them Scared, a website founded by University of Washington students that allows anyone to post the names of anyone who has allegedly committed sexual assault or harassment. By their own admission, some of the 400 accused are likely not guilty and for that reason alone the site should be brought down. Such sites could actually cast a shadow of doubt on all accusations, and fuels backlash talk. It’s telling that the creators of the site shield their own identity.

LILACS to Joseph Lee, owner of Shogun, who is reopening in the space formerly called the Roadhouse in Spokane Valley.

After the devastating loss of his showpiece restaurant by fire, it’s great that he’s not deterred, and frankly, the Roadhouse had seen better days. We can’t wait to see what he does with it.

LILACS to the Spokane City Council for passing a fake service animal law which will slap a $500 fine on people who drag their pets into supermarkets and restaurants, claiming they are “service animals.” The fakes are distractions to genuine service animals and are fostering the belief that it’s okay to bring pets practically everywhere.

Grocery shoppers don’t necessarily want to load their produce into carts previously carting around dogs, cats or peacocks, no matter how adorable they are.

Thanks to Mike Fagan for sponsoring this change.

LEMONS to homeowners who are tearing down historically significant midcentury modern homes on the south hill so they can build minimansions. Those homes can never be replaced, and if the buyers like the area so much, why destroy part of it? We tend not to believe their stories that the homes 16

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LEMONS to the City of Spokane for encouraging the homeless to camp out in front of City Hall and to linger all day. The intentions are great, of course, but the transients are scaring people who need to come in for city business. Surely a warehouse could be rented and warmed rather than sending such a negative message to visitors of the city. Or wouldn’t it be fairly easy to buy a series of heat lamps that could be placed strategically under the freeway? Apparently many of the homeless don’t care to associate with some of their brethren, either, because of drugs and crime, so spacing the lamps rather than placing them altogether might disperse the crowd a bit. Obviously, a difficult situation needing wisdom balanced with pragmatism.

LILACS to businesses that are restoring cherished downtown Christmas traditions. First, the Davenport Grand Hotel and Umpqua Bank are bringing back the Crescent Christmas windows. Anyone over the age of 50 who lived in Spokane as a child remembers family outings to just stare with amazement at the magical main window of the Crescent, where Mod Pizza is located now. We hope kids of all ages are still as magically transported as we were when they see Santa’s workshop and all his elves. LILACS also to Goodale Barbieri, owners of the figurines. Walk along Main Street at the back of the Davenport Grand to view.

LILACS to all our faithful readers and advertisers, without whom we wouldn’t be able to bring you this magazine each month.

Here’s wishing all of you a joyous and happy holiday season!

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by Kimberly Gunning

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Ways to Enjoy the

Holiday Season The holiday season marks the last surge of activity around the city before going into winter hibernation for the coming months. It’s a time of hustle and bustle, gift giving and receiving, hosting and being hosted. Schedules are often filled with meal planning and shopping trips to collect every last trimming. It can be easy to forget to enjoy each moment and allow yourself to truly get into the holiday spirit.

This year, take a few hours—or even a day or two—to enjoy the special moments of the holiday season by indulging yourself in one of these five activities.

Chop Down Your Own Tree Choosing your own tree to cut down and take home to adorn with ornaments isn’t an opportunity enjoyed in every part of our country. Lucky for us, there are plenty of varieties—fresh blue spruce, Nordmann and grand Firs—right in our backyard in Green Bluff. Visit one of several Christmas tree farms to choose and chop your own, and sip on a hot cider or cocoa to keep warm. Better yet, select a date to visit High Country Orchard and take a horse-drawn sleigh ride to Sunset Orchard to cut down your own tree, then return for a warm lunch.

See A Festive Show or Two Sometimes, a live holiday-inspired performance is the perfect way to unwind and engulf yourself into the spirit of the season. For a light-hearted, family friendly performance, Elf The Musical is on stage at Spokane Civic 18

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Theatre through December 23. And at Pops 3: Holiday Pops, December 22-23, hear and sing to favorite holiday tunes by the Spokane Symphony, Spokane Symphony Chorale and Spokane Area Youth Choirs.

Spend an Evening Downtown If you find yourself with a free night, head downtown for a few spins around The Skate Ribbon at Riverfront Park, hand-in-hand with your special someone, and then wander the grounds of Riverfront Park and its holiday lights. The Wheatland Bank Horse and Carriage Rides could be a perfect cap to a date night—or the start of a family outing, appropriately followed by a visit to Santa inside River Park Square, where the city’s tallest Christmas tree stands.

Take a “Journey to the North Pole” Rather than taking a drive to view the lights

this year, consider a boat ride. Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises’ 40-minute, family friendly Holiday Light Show: Journey to the North Pole navigates past hundreds of colorful displays. Admire the twinkling lights that reflect off of the water as your route takes you to Santa’s toy workshop. When your ride is over, meander downtown Coeur d’Alene’s local shops to complete your gift list.

Visit a Real Winter Wonderland Leavenworth during the holidays is a sight to be seen. Its lights-trimmed, Bavarian-styled village sits peacefully, blanketed by fresh snow.

The trip through the mountains is worth the experience, and it’s easy to warm up with a pint of doppelbock and schnitzel. Time your trip for the events around the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival (December 1-2, 7-9, 14-16), or spend a quieter weekday wandering this “Village of Lights.”

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G A I S E R C O N S E R V AT O R Y H O L I D AY L I G H T S

Every year around Christmas time, Gaiser Conservatory puts on its Holiday Lights event. Beckoning lights and hundreds of poinsettias fill the greenhouse and turn it into an enormous Christmas ornament that sparkles against the snow and dark winter skies. With the short days and long nights, we can all use some more light. Put it on your list for a holiday adventure this year.

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

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GIFT GIFT & TO KEEP

I love the one-two holiday punch I experience when supporting local creatives by gifting their beautiful and inspirational products to friends and family. Here are four gift ideas—to give and to keep—from four locally owned businesses I have enjoyed following over the past year or more.

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MELISSA COLE ART CALENDAR I nearly fainted when I saw Melissa Cole was selling her 2019 calendars for $10. That means 13 works of her stunning art for less than the cost of two steaming hot venti peppermint mocha choca bocha lattes (thanks, Bat Dad). This is the perfect gift to give yourself and for every fine art aficionado— or those who should be—on your list. melissacole.com

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ARTIST EYE ON SPOKANE BOOK Megan Perkins’ yearlong watercolor project (we’ve been sharing one of those images in each issue of the magazine on page 20) is being published in a gorgeous 100+ page 8” x 10” book after a successful Kickstarter campaign. The book is designed as an artist’s book with splatters and raw edge sketches alongside more polished paintings, and organized by neighborhood/region. If you love the quirks of Spokane, or know someone who does, you’ll want this book. $28 meganperkinsart.com

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Unlocking the Outdoors in a City that’s “Creative

by Nature”

I’ve always been an avid skier. From about age six through high school and beyond, just about every weekend and many holidays were spent at the mountain. Encouraged by inexpensive season passes, supportive family members, and generous friends, each fall I desperately awaited opening day, at one point even hosting annual “pray for snow” parties. Even now, there’s still no place I’d rather be on a winter weekend than a local ski resort.

I’m not alone—many residents cite outdoor recreation as a key quality-of-life differentiator for our region, and it’s a key economic driver, too.

According to an analysis from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, winter “snow and ice” recreation activities contribute more than $1.7 billion to the state economy, and that figure balloons to more than $41 billion when you consider outdoor recreation more broadly (i.e. swimming, boating, camping, outdoor sports, etc.). Spokane County’s public lands alone contribute $1.3 billion to the state economy and support 12,000 jobs, not including the necessary equipment (i.e. hiking boots, tents, etc.) for such activities.

To be sure, the industry is growing, and supports well-paying tourism jobs in outlying communities which have faced chronic disinvestment in recent years as resource-oriented fields have declined. It also aligns well with Spokane’s livability and “creative by nature” brand.

So what more can be done to promote and expand the industry?

First, we focus on the fundamentals which make us so attractive to the recreationists in the first place––stellar trail access, unspoiled lakes and rivers, and high-quality parks. From the Riverfront Park renovation to the City of Spokane’s investment in stormwater infrastructure, much of this work is already underway. But public access is an unending challenge, and many of our region’s most significant assets—like the Centennial Trail—will require investment in coming years to close gaps and maintain a state of good repair.

Second, we can provide targeted services and support to companies and organizations working in the outdoor recreation space. Do area economic developers understand the challenges (i.e. workforce, healthcare costs, etc.) facing local ski resorts, marinas, and outdoors organizations? How can we build capacity within companies and organizations? Are there 24

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ways to pool marketing resources to amplify reach?

Finally, access is more than infrastructure.

To live up to our outdoorsy reputation, we must ensure that everyone who wishes to spend time outdoors has the opportunity to do so—no matter their income, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or ability.

At the very minimum, we can offer more programming and spaces at low or no cost, foster conversation and programming to promote equity in the industry, and implement more ADA-accessible trails and outdoors sites.

In the long-term, considering such strategies and investments in outdoor recreation will pay tremendous dividends not just to the local economy, but also to residents’ health, well-being, and quality of life—and to Spokane’s reputation as a world-class outdoor adventure city.

Anthony Gill is an economic development professional and the founder of Spokane Rising, an urbanist blog focused on ways to make our city a better place to live.

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DECEMBER’S RENAISSANCE MOMENT

Decisive and Determined

December is a month of reflection and celebration, and we have much to celebrate as we peer back at 2018 and anxiously await the glad tidings of 2019. From the innovative rebranding of Greater Spokane Incorporated and Innovia Foundation, to a united stand to support new middle schools across our region, to zany lime scooters bebopping around, 2018 was a step ahead for our region as our vibrant reawakening continues full force. Two years in, writing this monthly Renaissance article, the one constant in every article is that we are not looking back.

Determination and decisiveness are part of our city’s DNA. Just a few years after the city was established, it was razed by the 1889 Great Spokane Fire, but from the ashes, the community was rebuilt brick by brick. A century later, a historic approval of the Riverfront Park bond, an explosion of startup companies spurring economic revitalization, sustained educational excellence and a rising tide of artistic expression signals our rebirth to a new era of vitality and optimism. The holidays certainly bring families together; in our community, we come together twelve months a year. As the Amazon Fulfillment Center takes shape on West Plains, so does our blueprint for continued growth and opportunity becomes clearer and clearer. We are determined to remain Spokane kind.

My organization, Girl Scouts, was founded by a visionary and iconic leader, Juliette Gordon

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Low, who built a movement still going strong today. Cancer took her life, but she rallied in her final years to fight every day to keep her dream alive. Likewise, my brother’s wife of 18 years lost her young life in recent months to cancer, and to her last day, she refused to give in. Her two children will forever be strengthened by her epic grit.

2019 is near for our enlightened community. Our future is bright because Spokane is determined to succeed together, and that is why our Renaissance will continue.

Col. Brian Newberry, USAF (Retired) is the CEO of Girl Scouts Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho and the former Commander, 92 ARW, Fairchild AFB.

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YOUR FOR Y R A R E ITIN ERFRONT A WAT ANCE IN ROM LAND KIRK I swept away my 14 year old, London, and took her with me on a five day press trip to the west side of the state in early October. We powered through many adventures, which I will write about over time, and were exhausted by the time our car meandered along the water’s edge into downtown Kirkland. But, we felt it upon arrival: whether a romance of friendship, family or a beau, love is in the air in Kirkland. The precious, picturesque city makes your lungs breathe deeper and your blood run slower.

Located on the eastern shore of Lake Washington, just 12 miles east of Seattle, Kirkland is a vibrant waterfront destination with an unparalleled blend of outdoor recreation, award-winning hotels, wineries and restaurants; a thriving arts scene and boutique shopping. The entire city of Kirkland feels “boutique” with its zoning rules limiting buildings to no more than four stories (which helps the entire city—even deep into the streets—feel “waterfront”). This charming community offers city conveniences with the personal feel of a small town. It is also home to more beaches and waterfront parks than any other city in the Puget Sound.

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Upon landing at The Heathman Hotel, our home for two days, we instantly felt as though we were celebrities. Our suite was gorgeous, and the California King with the royal blue tufted headboard was heaven on earth. Neither one of us wanted to leave the suite, so I took a property tour while London stayed behind in our suite to watch the “best T.V. channels of any hotel we’ve ever stayed in.” The Heathman is an experience. heathmankirkland.com

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Lady Yum is a French Macaron and Champagne parlor first, and purveyor of other wines and artisanal products second. Sit for a bit to enjoy bubbles, macarons, salty chips and cashews for a truly delightful mix of flavors and feelings of living your best life. ladyyum.com Ryan James Fine Arts’ mission as a contemporary gallery is to revitalize and reshape art imagination on the Eastside for both the viewer and the artist. They are focused on value growth artworks representing modern, abstract and conceptual art views from both known and emerging Washington artists. ryanjamesfinearts.com The serenity of the Kirkland Waterfront, whether washed in sunshine or bathed in gray skies and rain, brings you to deep contemplation and gratitude for a beautiful life lived to the fullest. I recommend a visit, whether solo or with a romantic partner, your family or group of friends.

DeLille Cellars—located in the bright, cheery, open space of Maison DeLille Wine Lounge—was founded in 1992 and makes its wine using the Bordeaux tradition of blending varietals together. They were superbly sip-able after a day of travel and helped me transition into vacation mode. delillecellars.com A hidden gem in North Kirkland, an unsuspected alley is attracting vinophiles and art lovers alike. Dubbed “The Alley,” this enclave is home to Ryan James Fine Arts, Waving Tree Winery, Green Apple Catering, NW Cellars, and Skylite Cellars. A great space with plenty of free parking. I particularly loved my time with Northwest Cellars’ owner Robert Delf and his lines of some of the highest rated wines in the state. northwestcellars.com

Savor At The Heathman’s restaurant, Trellis, the menu is crafted around fresh, seasonal ingredients, hand-raised livestock and freshly-caught seafood. They have a fabulous happy hour we indulged in every day—ordering the same things each time: Roasted Cauliflower and Brussels, Truffle Fries and Fried Cheese Curds ($5 each), oh, and a Trellis Beer or two for me ($3).

You must dine at Volterra, with menu highlights including seasonal Tuscan ingredients, house made pasta and charcuterie, Wild Boar Tenderloin with gorgonzola mustard sauce, Dungeness Crab Ravioli and extensive gluten free options.

Chef Curtiss’ philosophy is to use the best local and imported ingredients and put them together simply so the ingredients speak for themselves. And the ambiance is to die for. volterrakirkland.com Isarn Thai Soul Kitchen is all about Thai regional food that focuses on local Northeastern Thai, Northern, Southern and Thai street food. They take great pride in providing plates of food passed down through the generations with rich, deep flavors that provide a flavor experience you won’t forget.

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by Caili Hartman Instagram @cailihart Caili Hart is a local photographer, mother and Spokane native. She grew up by the Spokane River and always finds herself gravitating to it to photograph the changes in seasons. Fall is her favorite time of year to photograph. This particular morning was magical and serene.

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ICE PALACE VISTA HOUSE AT MOUNT SPOKANE

by Bridget Mayfield Instagram @bridget_pescadolagostudiis

Bridget Mayfield is a Cheney photographer. Whether skiing on Mt. Spokane to capture the Vista House under a snowy blanket or at a sporting event, she rarely is seen without her camera. Owner of Pescado Lago Studios, Mayfield is a photographer for Cheney School District, EWU Athletics and the WPA Network. Photographing sports is her favorite genre, but she enjoys being present in all she does to recognize a single moment to be captured.

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by Bill and Kathy Kostelec Instagram @kostelecs cherryststudios.com

Bill and Kathy Kostelec are fine art photographers specializing in black and white film. From 35mm up to 8”x10” view cameras, they love it all. Their work has exhibited in numerous galleries and juried events in the eastern Washington area since 2007. Bill taught photography at Gonzaga University for 19 years.

Together they taught at Spokane Falls Community College Photography Department and currently offer classes through the Spokane Art School, plus private advanced printing workshops.

SLIDING INTO WINTER

Red Wagon at Riverfront Park

by Amy Chastain Instagram @the. cinnamongirl Amy Chastain grew up in Spokane and enjoyed rediscovering the beautiful landmarks throughout the changing seasons. This image was captured early while the city was still sleeping. The snow, the red wagon and the holiday lights peeking through the trees felt so fun and festive.

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Everything You Love About the Holidays

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The Coeur d’Alene Resort Holiday Light Show + Journey to the North Pole Cruises

et ready for lights, family and lots of magic during what has become one of the region’s most cherished holiday traditions. The Holiday Light Show runs through January 1, 2019.

This enchanting event includes a host of amazing holiday experiences all in one location including the Journey to the North Pole Cruise, where families cruise across Lake Coeur d’Alene to the North Pole, getting close up views of all the light displays—comprised of more than 1.5 million lights. At the North Pole, Santa greets kids and calls them by name from the “good list.” Each North Pole visit culminates with a huge fireworks finale, along with one of the world’s largest floating Christmas

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Other attractions include live carolers, story time with Santa’s elves, Christmas Unwrapped presented by Ellen Travolta, and Dockside Sunday brunch with Santa.

For those who stay at The Coeur d’Alene Resort, Santa’s elves deliver cookies and milk to their rooms when guests turn in each night. At the hotel on the lake, you don’t just

believe in the magic of the holidays—you feel it.

The Coeur d’Alene Resort has been delighting guests for more than 30 years with luxurious accommodations and North Idaho adventures. It completed a $10 million renovation project in 2018. cdaresort.com

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Our Favorite Reads of 2018:

Spokane’s Literary Gift-Giving Guide for All Ages

It’s gift-giving season, and the best gifts are literary gifts. If you’re looking for ideas, my own favorites of 2018 include local writer Bruce Holbert’s axe blade of a novel Whiskey (MCD 2018), Laura Read’s shimmering poetry collection, Dresses from the Old Country (BOA Editions 2018), Wayétu Moore’s magical, frank novel about colonization and slavery, She Would Be King (Graywolf Press 2018), Thi Bui’s graphic memoir about immigration and displacement, The Best We Could Do (Harry N. Abrams 2018), Leni Zumas’s warning bell of a novel Red Clocks (Back Bay Books 2018), and Carmen Maria Machado’s strange and thrilling story collection, Her Body and Other Parties (Graywolf Press 2017).

Here are more recommendations from area writers, booksellers and librarians, available to purchase or order from Auntie’s, our awesome local independent bookstore: Bruce Holbert (author of Whiskey): Denis Johnson’s Largesse of the Sea Maiden (Random House, 2018) possesses a capacity for empathy and at the same time an organic moral orientation that never indicts his characters but doesn’t let them off the hook for their flaws either.

Leyna Krow (author of I’m Fine But You Appear to be Sinking): I’m plugging new-toSpokane author Elliot Reed’s book, A Key To Treehouse Living (Tin House 2018). It’s a narrative hidden inside a glossary. The protagonist/glossary-writer is a teenage orphan whose travels down the Mississippi on a homemade raft, Huck Finn style, to find information about his father. The story is revealed through the definitions he provides in his glossary—an attempt to make sense of both the world around him and his own place in it.

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Before & After): The Light Between Worlds by Laura Weymouth, a novel for young adults (HarperTeen, Oct 2018). This is a book about longing for home and discovering where we truly belong. It’s set in post WWII London and alternates between historical fiction and a fantasy setting. Great for those who love The Chronicles of Narnia.

Laura Read (author of a beautiful 2018 poetry collection, Dresses from the Old Country): My choice is Everything Here is Beautiful by Mira T. Lee (Pamela Dorman Books 2018).

It’s a story of two sisters, one of whom suffers from mental illness. The novel gives both of their points of view and does a great job exploring the effects of the illness on both people and the relationship between the sisters. And even though it’s about a painful and serious subject, it has funny moments.

Jackie McCowen Rose (author of multiple essays and stories in the Lilac City Fairy Tales anthologies, organizer of the Diverse Voices Circle at Spark Central): An older title, Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, (Vintage paperback, 2015). A story of life after a devastating pandemic that illuminates and uplifts human resiliency and community, in spite of terrible events. Resonates in these times....

Eva Silverstone (Librarian, Downtown Spokane Public Library): Julian is a Mermaid

by Jessica Love (Walker Books Ltd 2018).

This is a picture book about a boy who spends time with his grandmother and he wants to dress up and become a mermaid. It’s beautifully illustrated and very accepting of all people and their choices. It will make you cry from joy.

Alexis M. Smith (author of Marrow Island and Glaciers): My son and I recommend Where the Woods End by Charlotte Salter (Dial Books 2018). A fantasy for the middlereader set, the story follows twelve-year-old Kestrel as she attempts to hunt the “grab-

ber” who took her grandmother. There are truly scary moments, and some twisted turns of the plot, but the lyrical prose makes for a perfect read-aloud for those with who love a good shiver.

Kathryn Smith (author of Book of Exodus): Ghost Of by Diana Khoi Nguyen (Omnidawn 2018), a poetry collection and a finalist for the National Book Award. Centered around the death of the poet’s brother, these poems act sometimes like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, sometimes like the half-finished puzzle’s incomplete image, as Nguyen tries to come to terms with her brother’s suicide and to restructure her own life around this new reality.

Margaret Starry (events coordinator for Auntie’s Bookstore): My pick would have to be Red Clocks by Leni Zumas (Back Bay Books paperback, 2018). Red Clocks is the most politically relevant fiction read of 2018.

Through the lives of five women, Zumas explores what it means to inhabit the body of a woman in a reality where pro-choice options have become inaccessible to women. Zumas constructs a deep and visceral understanding of female identity that will leave any reader, regardless of political preferences, thinking about what it means to possess control over a body.

Rachel Toor (author of multiple titles including Write Your Way In and Misunderstood): This spring a friend forwarded to me a review of Sharp: The Women Who Made An Art of Having an Opinion by Michelle Dean (Grove 2018) with a subject line that read, “Sharp, like you.” This book features women like Dorothy Parker, Hannah Arendt, and Renata Adler—women who were called “sharp,” and not necessarily as a compliment. In the days of #metoo and #timesup, it’s great to read about ten strong, smart women who were unafraid of saying what they thought.

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by James Michael Kempner II

photo by Rayla Kay Photography

Meet Valerie Jeanne, born and raised in sunny southern California, until her senior year of

high school when she moved to Coeur d’Alene. Her life hasn’t been all sunshine, however. She has faced several storms in her life—one of which nearly ended it. At the age of 39, Valerie began her battle with Stage 3 breast cancer. Against all odds, she beat the vicious disease after enduring 33 rounds of radiation. Ultimately, Valerie’s most terrifying moments in life inspired her to uplift lives through her songs. Dealing with a double mastectomy and radiation while battling cancer is a challenge no one can be ready for, but she rose above it.

Music has always been a source of comfort for Valerie’s family. Her parents, Barbara and Dave, instilled a love for music in her at an early age. Like many great artists, Valerie started singing in church—her first solo debut at six years old was “Step Into The Sunshine.” The talent she possessed was first acknowledged at a young age and would later take her to the top of Christian Country Radio charts. Valerie knew music was her calling in life. “My favorite saying is, ‘when words fail, music speaks,’” she says.

The song “The Rainbow After The Storm” is her most successful song yet, reaching number one on Christian Music Weekly Charts and in the top 40 on Nashville Christian Connection Chart. “This song was written for me by songwriters Michelle McCammond and Mellad Abeid,” she says. “This song I sang from going through a major storm of life and almost losing my life to declaring hope to inspire others. It was a declaration of God’s miracles. The biggest hardship in music life was having to walk away from it for several years to battle cancer. In this industry, to take a break is like having to start from scratch again when you return. I have worked most of my life in the music industry. You work hard to build a name for yourself. In some regards you have to start all over again.”

Valerie’s outlook and faith is inspiring and refreshing. The depth of her faith and rejuvenating

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spirit of hope can be heard in her music, and is illuminated in how she lives her daily life.

For anyone currently facing a battle, whether it is cancer or any other life challenge: let her story give you courage.

Valerie has shared the stage with the legendary Oscar and Academy award-winning Patty Duke in Laura Little Theatricals, musical Traditions of Christmas Northwest. She has also performed for many private parties, entertaining guests such as Wayne Newton and Jack Hannah, as well as opened for big name acts, including Sherrie Austin, Freddie Fender, Doug Supernaw and Big House.

KREM2 News recently interviewed Valerie about her battle with cancer and how she turned to music to share her story with the world. After beating stage 3 breast cancer, Valerie continues to be a miracle and a blessing and light of hope to those struggling with battles of their own. Add her on Spotify to follow her journey and let her music speak life to your heart. valeriejeannemusic.com

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The Three Libertinis Nuala Libertini is just under two-and-a-half years old and has already tried her hand at cooking, leather work, polishing stones, and the harmonica. Her current mediums of choice are crayons, markers (permanent ones if mom isn’t looking) and playdough. She enjoys meeting new people and smiles when her dad dons a horned mask because she, like her parents, is a fan of invention. “She’s definitely a combination of the two of us,” says Nuala’s mother and artist Annie Libertini.

Annie is inquisitive and inspired by mythology, fairytales, history and the natural world, and she liberates herself through an array of mediums, creating stunning works of art. “For as long as I can remember I’ve been drawing, painting, gluing and putting things together out of whatever material I could find,” she says. “It’s my guaranteed path out of whatever frustration, depression, or confusion I run into in other parts of my life.”

Annie, 36, grew up in Spokane. At Ferris High School, she took every available art class and played the violin. She went on to the Cleveland Institute of Art and received her BFA in painting in 2005 and then a Master’s of Library Science from Simmons College in Boston in 2008.

She sang and played the fiddle in an Irish punk band called the Swaggerin’ Growlers as well as in Americana and Bluegrass bands. She also plays the accordion and a tin whistle.

Just out of the art institute, she was offered a lucrative job creating murals in a high-end home in Ohio. The work took six months to complete and included a forest, blue skies, hawks, a village in the distance and some of its inhabitants, and a flowing river.

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painting background with the pliable material, she creates leaves, feathers, fur, beaks, and horns, worthy of a time when masks were worn in castles by lords and ladies dressed in satin and velvet or by warriors protecting the kingdom in embellished headwear. They are mythical creatures, animals, birds, living foliage or the bark of a tree skillfully formed, carved, and dyed until there is no separation between a dream and reality. Worn or hung on the wall, her leather pieces are liberators of the imagination.

Her masks have been purchased and worn all over the world and have been featured in film and television. Her skills earned her regular work on the locally filmed television series Z Nation for which she has made masks, costume embellishments, set décor, and more, using her inventive nature to tackle a last minute project without a reference point, diving into the task with confidence and gusto like her husband Michael, who she met on a blind date in 2012, tends to live.

A sculptor and musician, Michael, whom was born with a bad heart valve and has gone through two heart surgeries, seems to live without fear of being himself, often dressing as fantastic characters right out of a fantasy or steampunk graphic novel. He grew up in the Hillyard area, joking that his hooligan roots run deep. His father was a builder (the couple currently lives in the house Michael’s father and grandfather built) and tools are no stranger to Michael. His mother exposed him to art, including the works of Rodin and Camille Claudel. He created his first sculpture in plaster in his teens and then moved to stone using chisels, hammers, grinders, files and polishers. “When I walk into a quarry, I see a rock and know what’s in it,” he says. A hearing instrument specialist by day, he also plays the bass and drums and cooks like a pro.

Together, the couple brandish tools that create beauty in an often grey world and their future looks bright; Annie has been called upon to travel and teach leatherwork, and they plan on building working studios and a much larger kitchen for their future endeavors—and where Nuala will, no doubt, come up with some inventions of her own. annielibertini.com

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Sugarfront Park Chef Ricky Webster’s

by Sarah Carleton photos by Ari Nordhagen

One of the most historic and iconic areas in the Spokane re-

gion is Riverfront Park. It holds great beauty all year round, but when winter arrives, there’s something extra-special about this 100 acre park; it often epitomizes the phrase “Winter Wonderland,” and visitors can feel like they’re living in a snow globe while strolling through its magical landscape.

Spokane local, Chef Ricky Webster, corporate chef and business resource manager for Sysco Spokane, created a life-size gingerbread house last year in the lobby of his former employer, Hotel RL (now the Centennial Hotel). Recently, he created a gingerbread rendition of Riverfront Park, bringing several of the iconic aspects of the park to delicious life.

“My wintry rendition of this historic and iconic Spokane landscape is made from lots of sugar and gingerbread,” says Webster. “I actually incorporate gingerbread in more than just the structural ‘house’ type pieces such as the clock tower. I wanted to make sure to capture some of the most iconic areas of the park, and although it’s not to scale, those areas are highlighted in an enlarged and animated state to emphasis the city’s pride in them.”

When Webster moved to Spokane in 2017, arriving in February, one of the first things he fell in love with was the snow and ice covered park. He lived in Hotel RL for the first two months, and Riverfront Park was his backyard. “Often where we would walk the dogs to escape the hotel confines,” he says. “There is

something magical, yet slightly eerie about the snow blanketed park and the silence you experience when snow is falling.”

Webster was compelled to touch upon and convey that feeling in his two foot by three foot display. Chef Ricky has taken his creative passion and created something that will bring joy and wonder to many, which is something he loves to do.

“There are a few things that inspire me, and it really depends on the medium I’m working in,” he says. “At the end of the day, providing an out of body experience for someone is what gets those creative juices flowing. I want to lift someone from reality for a period of time—whether it be just a second or for a few minutes—getting to see that person marvel in delight at the plate, cake or dessert I put in front of them as well as seeing someone’s eyes light up when they peer through a window of a gingerbread house, that really fuels my passion.”

Chef Ricky has certainly created something magical in his gingerbread rendition of Riverfront Park and given it the ability to evoke emotion and transport a person through wonderment—perhaps even sending them on a sentimental journey.

Catch Chef Ricky Webster appearing on Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge and Holiday Gingerbread Showdown this Holiday Season.

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December 13: A Christmas with CS Lewis The year is 1962 and CS Lewis, the famous British author, is in the twilight years of his life and has agreed to give an informal talk to a group of American writers who are visiting England over the Christmas season. They have come to Lewis’ home, just outside of Oxford, and are eagerly anticipating hearing the man whose celebrity once landed him on the front cover of Time magazine. Lewis is in great form and his audience is spellbound as, with intimate eloquence and infectious humor, he recounts the significant events and people that shaped his life, his remarkable journey from atheism to Christianity and his reflections on the meaning of Christmas. Bing Crosby Theatre. 901 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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Founded in 1932, Group ƒ/64 was an informal association of photographers devoted to exhibiting and promoting a new direction in photography. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org or themac@northwestmuseum.org.

December 11, January 8:

Northwest of New Orleans

Join Hot Club of Spokane for a monthly jazz variety show, performed every second Tuesday of the month, hosted by the Bartlett. The Bartlett. 228 W. Sprague Ave. thebartlettspokane.com

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December 13-23:

Long Christmas Ride Home Follow a dysfunctional family during the Christmas holiday. This production contains the use of puppets. Stage Left Theatre. 108 West 3rd Ave. (509) 8389727 or spokanestageleft.org.

December 14:

Myles Kennedy & Co. The Year of the Tiger Tour

Myles Kennedy had finished his first solo album. Then he threw it away. “I had been working on a record for about seven years,” says the singer/songwriter known worldwide as the voice of Alter Bridge and of Slash’s band, Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. What eventually emerged was Year of the Tiger, an album almost entirely focused on the loss of Kennedy’s father when the singer was just four years old. The Year of The Tiger, according to the Chinese Zodiac, was 1974, the same year he lost his dad. Kennedy himself plays banjo, lap

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December 15:

Mark O’Connor and Friends: An Appalachian Christmas

Grammy-winning violinist Mark O’Connor and Friends brings the An Appalachian Christmas tour, featuring Brandy Clark, to Spokane. The performance features elegant interpretations of Christmas classics found on O’Connor’s celebrated album of the same name, which reached the top 20 on three Billboard charts (Bluegrass Albums, Crossover Albums, and Classical Albums) and which American Songwriter called “an absolute delight.” The touring ensemble performs hits from the album, delivering stunning vocal harmonies and sophisticated instrumentals within classic Christmas music.

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

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Bing Crosby Theatre. 901 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

December 31:

Puttin’ On the Ritz

Join Spokane Symphony Associates for an elegant and exciting New Year’s Eve to remember. This is the perfect way to follow the Spokane Symphony’s Beethoven’s Ninth concert ending at 8:30 p.m. Walk the paparazzi-lined red carpet, escorted by gentlemen in tails. Enjoy a 3-course dinner, plus salad and dessert at 9 p.m., while taking advantage of three no-host bars. Party to the highly entertaining music of MasterClass Big Band on two large dance floors—watch out … “Elvis” will be in the building for entertainment. Toast in the New Year at midnight with a glass of complimentary champagne and festive party favors. Black tie attire preferred, or dressy cocktail.

Historic Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. (800) 325SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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December 16:

Stage to Screen: The Madness of George III Written by one of Britain’s best-loved playwrights Alan Bennett (The History Boys, The Lady in the Van), The Madness of George III was also adapted into a BAFTA Award-winning film following its premiere on stage in 1991. The cast of this new production includes Olivier Award winners Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, Wolf Hall, NT Live Coriolanus) in the title role, and Adrian Scarborough (Gavin and Stacey, Upstairs Downstairs, After the Dance). It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behavior is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown and expose the fine line between a King and a man.

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In Follies, the time is 1971, and theatrical impresario, Dimitri Weissmann, hosts a reunion of ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting the stage for a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers, including “Losing My Mind,” “I’m Still Here” and “Broadway Baby.” Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present, coming face-to-face with the future. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St. (509) 325-2507. (800) 325SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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January 18:

Mac and Cheese Festival

The 2nd Annual Mac & Cheese Festival celebrates your favorite childhood dish by featuring variations carefully prepared by local Coeur d’Alene chefs competing for the Golden Noodle Award. Attendees will enjoy a comfortfood-filled day tasting different cheesy dishes with select craft beer pairings.

Vote for your favorite dish to award the People’s Choice Trophy. Coeur d’Alene Resort. 115 S. 2nd St., Coeur d’Alene.

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Customizable Makeup

Customizable makeup for every face. Locally made by C & A Cosmetics and found in BeaYoutiful Too Salon & Boutique. All natural mineral highlighters shown here in Champagne, Petal and Rose Gold. $13 Â 327 W. 3rd Ave. | cnacosmetics.comÂ

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Gift in Rose Gold

Jewelry Design Center’s new line from Anna Beck is sure to be a hit for the holiday fashionista on your list.

Anna Beck stacking beaded rings shown in sterling silver and silver with rose gold plating, $90. Anna Beck sterling silver beaded teardrop earrings with rose gold plating, $195.

Anna Beck reversible sterling silver rose gold plated pendant, 18” long, $125

821 N. Division St. jewelrydesigncenter.com

Holiday Box

‘Tis the season for silky, shiny styles from 14th & Grand.

Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Shampoo softens strands; the Conditioner infuses dry hair with featherlight moisture, and the Primer detangles and provides heat/UV protection. $33 1337 S. Grand Blvd. | 14andgrand.com

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Local Handcrafted Wine

Share the joy this season (or treat yourself) with a bottle of handcrafted wine made right here in the Inland Northwest from Townshend Cellar. Sparkling, red, white and dessert wines available at our Green Bluff tasting room. Prices vary, $10 - $30 8022 E. Greenbluff Rd. townshendcellar.com

Solstice Dolls

A plethora of wondrous gifts ranging from wearable art to sculpture, jewelry, painting and lots more at New Moon Gallery.

Solstice Dolls by local artist Kerry Whitsitt.

Many enchanting styles and sizes to choose from. $65 - $100

1326 E. Sprague Ave. manicmoonandmore.com

Transcending Gifts

At Atticus, you can celebrate our region with the iconic artwork of local artist Harold Balazs with “Transcend the Bullshit” gifts featuring the memorable logo that sits atop one of his historic downtown sculptures. $1.25 - $29.95

222 N. Howard St.

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Baby Foot Easy Pack

The Baby Foot Easy Pack is a Japanese product that has been on the market for 15 years and is the best selling foot care product in Japan. It has been specifically designed to easily remove dead skin cells that cause problems for your feet. The 17 natural extracts provide you incredible moisturizing power. Found at Kai Morimoto, MD. $25 12615 E. Mission Ave., Ste. 105 kmplasticsurgery.com

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Rare Ayre Fragrances

Rare Ayre Fragrances are a library of scents devoted to the seasons of the Pacific Northwest. Each perfume is presented in a beautiful crafted linen box featuring local artistry from artist Kathleen Kenney and antique photographs from creator and native Spokanite Michelle Anderson. Customizable inserts available as well. $150+

Historic Davenport Home Store & Beautiful Too Salon rareayre.com

Metal Yard Art

Hand crafted and hand painted metal yard art imported from Bali, Indonesia by Sculptured Gardens.

“Mr. Hugo White,” $225 15614 E. Sprague Ave. sculptured-gardens.com

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Botanical Reed Diffusers

Botanical reed diffusers by Rosy Rings. The most fragrant and potent in all the land lasting from 9-12 months. Choose from Honey Tobacco, Bay Garland, Forest and Spicy Apple at Pigtails Mercantile. $65 Â 3028 S. Grand Blvd. pigtailsmercantile.com

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Moisture Holiday Trio

Help Spa Paradiso help Transitions, a local nonprofit providing safety and support to local women and children. Spa Paradiso is donating $1 for every Milkshake product sold during the holidays, like this Moisture Holiday Trio. $68

1237 W. Summit Parkway | spaparadiso.com

Gold & Diamond Cross Pendant Contemporary 14 karat yellow gold cross pendant set with nine round brilliant cut diamonds found at Artistry in Gold. A must have for every lady on your shopping list. Price does not include chain. $246 13817 E. Sprague Ave. artistryingold.com

Professional Detailing

What is the next best thing to giving someone you love a brand new vehicle for the holidays? Surprise them with a professional auto detail.

The team at Wendle Nissan details all makes and models. $49.99 - $299.99 9000 N. Division St. | (509) 468-9000 | wendle.com

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You add any hot beverage and see the colors and inspirational story appear.

The perfect gift for someone or yourself found at Lolo Boutique.

It makes those chilly mornings seem a little more cozy and precious.

319 W. Second Ave. lolospokane.com 319 W 2nd Ave Spokane, WA 99204

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White Gold Arya Star Clicker Ring

White gold Arya Star clicker ring with alternating white gold beads and white opal stones perfect for your septum, daith or earlobe piercing. Goes perfectly with the Arya Star top for any cartilage or ear piercing. Visit Moms Custom Tattoo & Body Piercing.

1226 W. Summit Pky. momstattoo.net

Sofa Set

When you want to have the coolest house on the block with the most comfortable furniture, turn to La-Z-Boy for your sitting area needs. $1049.99 10205 N. Division St. la-z-boyspokane.com

Poinsettias

These beautiful poinsettias are grown in the Liberty Park Florist greenhouses, from 4 inch minis to extra large poinsettia trees. $7.99 - $149.99 1401 E. Newark Ave. libertyparkflorist.com

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LOCAL HANDMADE UNIQUE

This artist-owned and operated co-op features true one-of-a-kind gifts, from beautiful conversation pieces like the whimsical penguins wearing hats to functional art in the form of handcarved wooden boxes, raku-fired pots, and stoneware serving platters.

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Quiesence Get it for Christmas online at RareAyre.com Also at the Historic Davenport Hotel Home Store and Beautiful Too Salon

(509) 327-6920 potteryplaceplus.com 203 N Washington St Spokane | Liberty Building

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Delights for the Dogs

There is No-Hiding it: finally, a healthier and more digestible alternative to rawhide. Yuppy Puppy’s NoHide Chews gives new meaning to dog treats. They are more durable and digestible than any other chew on the market. Durable and long lasting, they make for a joyously satisfied pet. $4.99 - $14.99 830 W. Sprague Ave. | yuppypuppyspokane.com

Linnea Tobias Art

Whimsical cat print on wood panel with many others to choose from—detailed with bright colors. All items at Pottery Plus are made by local artists, providing a large variety of specialty items. $55 203 N. Washington St. | potteryplus.com

Holiday Gift Basket

Simply Northwest offers an elegant assortment of the finest gourmet products is sure to impress on a grand scale. This deluxe collection contains a bottle of Washington red wine, smoked salmon, savory crackers, smoked Gouda cheese, grilled asparagus spears, chocolate mint truffles, a supreme nut mix, our famous soft peanut brittle, wine and cheese wafers, milk chocolate honey pecans, an assortment of gourmet chocolates, and much more. $199.99

11806 E. Sprague Ave. simplynorthwest.com

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Kempton Clutch

Let out your wild side or keep it classic with these everyday clutches from Kempton and Co. found at Cues. Perfect gifts for your iPad mini, phone, keys, cash, cards or makeup. Available in a fun cheetah print hair on cowhide, camo, black or cream leather. It wouldn’t be a Kempton without their signature stripe in metallic or soft suede along with a handcrafted Kenyan horn zipper toggle. $76 $140 108 N. Washington St. | cuesclothing.com

Eyelash Extension Aftercare Kit

Eyelash extension aftercare kit includes a sleep mask to protect lashes while sleeping, along with a cleansing brush, lash bath foaming cleanser, PCA Sunscreen mini, plus tips and tricks for gorgeous lashes from Whole Body Medi Spa. $55 (Borboleta eyelash extensions $120 and up.)

2204 E. 29th Ave., Ste 206 wholebodymedispa.com

Comfy Coffee Shirt

Simple, classic and comfy. “Coffee” shirts for the java lover in your life. Black Long Sleeve $40, White Short Sleeve $20. Available at multiple Indaba Coffee locations.

518 W. Riverside | indaba.com

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FLEXSTEEL WINTER SALE SAVE 10%-30% personalized pet grooming .

A place where your pets are groomed and handled with caring, experienced hands.

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Snow-Ready SUV

This 2018 Toyota is the best-selling SUV with AWD, a spacious interior, and Toyota’s safety sense. It is nimble, has great torque, is fuel-efficient and looks fantastic. Let it snow! This car will exceed your expectations in a new SUV in any and all weather conditions. Come drive it at Larry H. Miller Downtown Toyota and fall in love this Holiday Season. Lease now for $199 a month. $26,421

1208 W. 3rd Ave. lhmillertoyotaspokane.com

Cookie Tin

Festive Christmas cookie tins containing a variety of holiday delectables such as snickerdoodle, chocolate chip, minty brownie, Christmas fetti, and salted caramel at Sweet Frostings.

Set includes one royal iced snowman face in the center that can be customized with a company logo. 24 cookies in each tin, found at all four locations. $30

15 S. Washington St. sweetfrostingsbakeshop.com

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Shawl Knitting Class & Supplies

Ready to learn to knit your first shawl? All levels welcome. Choose from an array of colorful yarns to create functional art. Classes are hands-on and friendly at The Hook And Needle Nook. So much fun, you’ll forget you are learning. Yarn and materials included. $100 1508 N. Monroe St. | thehookandneedlenook.com

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Les Georgettes Customizable French Jewelry

Les Georgettes by Altesse brings together the finest in jewelry and leather craftsmanship. Create your own customizable jewelry by purchasing additional interchangeable leather inserts at Windfall at Northern Quest Resort & Casino. Bracelet, $62+ Large Pendant, $25+ 100 N. Hayford Rd. | northernquest.com

Massage Chair

Get on the naughty and nice list this year. Reduce anxiety, promote wellness and reach those “sweet spots” to release “feel good” chemicals with the Cozzia CZ630 3D Massage Chair from Runge Furniture. Stress and pressure become a thing of the past. $3,499 303 E. Spokane Ave., Coeur d’Alene | rungefurniture.com

Gemstone Infused Glass Water Bottles

Gemstone Infused Glass Water Bottles: Amethyst, obsidian, rose quartz and clear quartz crystals infused into your drinking water in an elegant and tasteful manner. The combination of water and natural crystals creates a delightful elixir that leaves you feeling energized and revitalized. These aesthetic bottles are a conversation starter and make great gifts. Handy padded carrying case included. Find them at Cosmic Aura Crystals. $45 602 W. Garland Ave.

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Fornetto Redwood Fire Oven

This multi-function wood fired oven and smoker from Jacobs’ Custom Living is a spacious and energy efficient oven, perfect for outdoor entertaining. It is made from quality materials with stainless steel for durability, and ceramic bricks and pizza stone for better heat retention. $1,599

16023 E. Sprague Ave. jacobscustomliving.com

Vanity Bag

Fun and functional vanity bags replete with a detachable shoulder strap. From Hell Bunny, a UK brand that can be found only at Atomic Threads Clothing Boutique. $70

1925 N. Monroe St. Ste. A atomicthreadsclothingboutique.com

Pedestal Table & Chair Set

Jazz up your home space with this 45-inch round pedestal table with four side chairs from Ironstone Mountain Comfort. $1,259.99 262 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene

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Where building relationships is just as important as the projects we build

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Okay—so maybe that’s not a saying. But a great argument is a key part of the story behind Kelley and Tyler Dickerhoofs’ beautiful home.

The couple’s purchase of this amazing property was preceded by “a huge fight my husband and I got into,” says Kelley. They had been living in Eagle Ridge and wanted to move somewhere with land in south Spokane, but could not get on the same page about what that land should be like. Kelley grew up in California and loves being surrounded by pines. Tyler, who grew up in Ohio, wanted open space and rolling plains. Finding a site that would accommodate both of their visions seemed near impossible, and neither was willing to budge—hence, the argument.

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And then, they found this property on the Palouse (built by two FBI agents who worked on the Ruby Ridge case). Immediately, they knew it was the one. To the south are the rolling hills of Tyler’s dreams. Out the other direction are the “forest-y, Christmas-y” pines Kelley hoped for. The school district, Freeman, is just right for the couple’s three children. And, though they’re surrounded by

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open space, Kelley points out that they’re also just a few minutes’ drive from Target.

It was love at first sight for other reasons as well. The layout felt familiar and intuitive from the get-go. “It felt right,” Tyler says.

“There was no adjustment period like you usually find with a new home.” With a split wing—master suite on one side of the main

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

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Five Mile Rancher 2315 W. STRATTON AVE. Gorgeous Dave Largent home boasts territorial views! Fabulous great room with wall of windows and gas fireplace. Chef's island kitchen features slab granite counters, stainless steel appliances and eating nook that leads to deck. Luxe sunny master suite includes double sinks, shower, jetted tub, walk-in closet and separate deck. Daylight walkout lower level features recreation room with fireplace, 2 bedrooms, bath & oversized office area. Large manicured yard. Mead Schools.

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floor, kids’ wing on the other, common spaces in between—plus plenty of downstairs space in the daylight basement for guests and entertainment, it all made sense.

Plus, it fit some of Kelley’s more unique requirements: white baseboards and no carpet. “Carpet literally gives me the heebie jeebies,” she says. This home had the white baseboards she’d envisioned, and the floors were decidedly fabric-free. “I’d never walked into a home before that had not one stitch of carpet in the entire house,” Kelley says. Though there were things the couple wanted to change—refinishing the hardwoods, finishing the basement, painting, bringing in their own design aesthetic—

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the bones were just right.

“It was really just a perfect shell for our family, I think,” Kelley says.

“We could make it what we wanted without making it a big project,” Tyler agrees.

The home is large, but it all feels purposeful. With the exception of the office—the couple have an offsite office for their business—“there’s nothing wasted, and it feels

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comfortable,” says Tyler—plenty of room for their family, but not too much, and spaces that are accommodating for friends and visitors. Thinking down the line, the Dickerhoofs want this to be a place where their kids, and their kids’ friends, want to be. “We really wanted our house to be the place that everybody came to,” Kelley says.

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There are plenty of well-loved outdoor spaces as well. The pool, which overlooks the rolling Palouse, is one place no one can get enough of in the hotter months. “In the summertime we’re out there 24/7,” says Kelley. There’s also a level, grassy field perfect for their sports-loving kids. “We have an active family,” says Tyler.

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The great room is one of the family’s favorite gathering space.

“I love our living room,” says Kelley. They like to just “be in here playing games, drinking coffee.” The kitchen is spacious,

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aul and Mary Charbonneau love Christmas. They don’t just enjoy the holiday, though, they live it, transforming into Santa and Mrs. Claus each season.

Paul started playing Santa more than 45 years ago while still in high school at Rogers. He was the Bon Marché’s official Santa for several seasons. It was a natural inclination, coming from a large family and always being around a lot of children. Christmas was always a magical time for his family.

“I’ve always been a big kid and I look forward to being Santa all year,” says Paul, who, during the rest of the year, works for the city water department. “There’s a real responsibility to it.

When I’m dressed as Santa Claus, I’m Santa all the time.”

There was a time, not long ago, when Paul didn’t need any extra padding to play Santa. He weighed close to 400 pounds, had health issues, and needed to replace both of his knees. He’s “skinny” now, and while he says it’s “not very Santa-like,” he stays in shape riding his bike and lifting weights. ​The season always kicks off for Santa and Mrs. Claus the weekend after Thanksgiving with a “Santa Claws” fundraiser benefiting 30 different local nonprofit and animal rescues. It’s a cause close to their hearts, as Mary works closely with the Washington Basset Rescue, and the couple has two of the cute floppy-eared hounds of their own.

Santa and Mrs. Claus make stops around Spokane at charity events and nonprofit events

bringing the Christmas spirit to kids of all ages. Often, before Santa arrives, Paul will ask the parents to have their children write Santa a letter. He’ll commit it to memory so that it’s pure magic when Santa knows everything about them, from where they go to school to their pet’s name and of course, what’s on their wish list. For one little girl it was all about a jar of pickles.

“It’s one of those rare situations where kids really just engage, their eyes light up, they start talking and they’re involved in the moment,” Mary says. “It’s a part of childhood that is being lost faster and faster.

“When people are around Santa and Mrs. Claus, they’re in the holiday spirit and having a good time.”

The final stop for Santa and Mrs. Claus each season is Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital where they visit with young patients facing every kind of health crisis you can imagine. Those are times that

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really tug at their hearts.

“We’ve had children ask for a new kidney or to be put on the transplant list.

But often they’re​not asking for things for themselves,” Mary says. “It makes you realize how blessed you are, when a five or six year old tells Santa that their family is ‘really worried about me,’ and could he please help them to not be so stressed out and be able to get a little more sleep.”

In the true spirit of the season, the Charbonneaus donate any funds they generate to local charities. “It’s really something that we do to serve our community and give back during the holidays,” Mary says. “We really love helping create Christmas memories, and playing Santa and Mrs. Claus really makes our holidays merry and bright.”

“I feel fortunate that I’m in a position to do this,” Paul says. “It’s hard to describe the fun—it really makes you feel great.”

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You might have heard the adage that life is like a pizza. “It could be round, it could be

square; but you’ll enjoy it most, when it’s something that you share.” That pretty much sums things up for Rob Harrison, owner of McClain’s Pizzeria in North Spokane.

Harrison’s decision to buy a pizza joint wasn’t because he needed more “dough,” but rather he just needed something to keep him busy in retirement. A math teacher for 37 years, all but four years in Spokane Public Schools and 29 years at Rogers High School, Harrison remains in contact with many former students. One is Mike Zinkgraf, a major in the U.S. Air Force, who is now his partner in the pizza venture.

Pizza was something Harrison already knew about—he had been a regular at McClain’s, and as a teenager, one of his first jobs was as a dishwasher and busboy at Geno’s Pizza, one of the first places in Spokane selling pies, opening downtown right after WWII. It’s so easy to order a pizza and have it delivered to your home these days, you might not think about going out to eat at a pizza place. But Harrison says the atmosphere at McClain’s is one of the ingredients for its success.

“Our customers and staff are like family,” he says. “I hire a lot of college and high school kids and make sure to schedule their shifts around their sports and extracurricular activities.”

McClain’s also makes fundraising and community service a priority. The Mt. Spokane wrestling team recently did a “take over” where they helped out in the restaurant to earn a portion of the night’s proceeds, and Harrison put on another fundraiser for one of his own employees undergoing a kidney transplant.

“One of the reasons I’m in the business is because I want to give back,” Harrison says.

A former wrestling and track coach, Harrison is a big supporter of local athletics. Among his employees are cheerleaders from Mead High School, a member of the community college volleyball team, and even a couple of high school and college soccer coaches. McClain’s also hosts the Whitworth Pirates Coaches Show on KSBN 1230 AM radio.

McClain’s is known for hand-tossed pizzas loaded with fresh ingredients. “We don’t have

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a machine for rolling out the dough, so there’s a bit of a show with it being tossed and stretched out,” Harrison says. “We also have a secret ingredient that we use that makes a difference in the flavor.”

Harrison’s favorite among the 18 different pizzas on the menu is the McClain’s Combo (Canadian bacon, pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, black olives and red onions). He’s also partial to the Buffalo Cheesy Chicken Bread and the chicken wings doused in house-made “Mac Daddy” hot sauce.

Right now, Harrison is hands-on at McClain’s, but hopes to make time to do some traveling—whether New York, Washington DC or Italy, you can be sure that sampling the locally made pizza will be part of the trip.

“I might find a combination of pizza that I really love and I’d bring it back for our customers,” Harrison says.

“I believe you learn more by going out and experiencing things—and I certainly like good food.”

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Sam and Joe Elsom have not missed a Washington State University home football game in 45 years.

“We’re practically obsessed,” says Sam, who attended WSU from 1959-1963 when it was still known as WSC. His father and brother were Cougs, and two of his and Jo’s four children are WSU graduates—they even have a daughter-in-law who graduated from WSU. The Elsom’s first game together was the 1970 Apple Cup. It’s a special memory because it also marks their wedding anniversary. The die hard Coug couple, who met when they worked at the same phone company, exchanged vows in a church near Joe Albi Stadium and walked back down the aisle just in time to make the kickoff against the rival Huskies. No, Jo didn’t wear her wedding dress to the game—as she recalls, it was freezing cold. ​The Elsoms winter in sunny Mexico, but they’re no fair-weather fans when it comes to Cougar football. They were at the 1992 “Snow Bowl” to watch quarterback Drew Bledsoe pass for two touchdowns, including

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a 44-yard scoring strike to Phillip Bobo who made the catch while sliding into a snow bank.

Another time it was snowing so hard the goal line had to be plowed to confirm a touchdown by running back Andrew Jones.

“The snow played such a big enough part in our memories that now we watch the games from the Coaches Club where it’s nice and warm,” Sam says.

“We’re still shouting and giving hive-fives whenever we get a touchdown,” Jo says.

The camaraderie is a big part of what the Elsoms enjoy about being members of Cougar Nation. They’ve tailgated with their motorhome and gotten to know many of the coaches and players. Over their 48 years together, the Elsoms have travelled back to New York to watch the Cougars and quarterback Jack Thompson, “the Throwin’ Samoan,” play ARMY, and have followed the team to the Alamo Bowl, Holiday Bowl, Sun Bowl, Copper Bowl and twice to the Rose Bowl.

“We’ve run into Coug fans all over the world,” Sam says. “Once, we took a bus from Cancun to Mérida, the capital city in Yucatan with over a million people; there was a guy, working at one of the local hotels, who gave us directions and turned out to be a WSU grad.”

The Elsoms' home on Sacheen Lake, south of Deer Valley, has the cougar logo embossed on the rug, and the bedroom closet is filled with WSU sweaters and T-shirts. They keep a condo in downtown Spokane where they go on home game weekends and join up with their friends on the Cougar bus down to Pullman.

Sam has had two things on his bucket list. One was to watch the Cougs play in the Rose Bowl (which they did in 1998 and 2003) and the second is to see the completion of Spokane’s north/south freeway—which, if it stays on schedule, will be sometime around his 81st birthday.

One thing is certain—the Elsoms are Coug fans for life.

“We root for two teams,” Sam says. “The Cougars and whoever is playing the Huskies.”

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Up at the North Pole, it’s the busiest time of the year. At Rockwood South Hill retirement community, a group of toymakers led by Jim Dillon, are just as involved, crafting beautiful Christmas gifts for children in need.

Dillon has always been the handyman sort, fixing and repairing things around the house.

Woodworking, particularly building furniture, is one of his longtime hobbies. When he retired from his career as a technician with Pacific Bell Telephone Company, he and his wife moved from Vancouver, Washington, to Spokane and joined up with a group of fellow woodworkers living at the retirement community. It wasn’t long after that Rockwood South Hill expanded their workshop with new lighting and tools.

The “Rockwood Elves,” as they’re known, put in more than 200 hours to create the 75 wooden toys—trucks and cars and cradles complete with dolls and blankets, they will donate to children through Volunteers of America.

“Since all the toys are made from wood, they have to be cut out, sanded, fitted and glued together,” Dillon says. “I really like working with wood and enjoy working with the men and ladies in our little group. I look forward to getting together and working on the projects every week. If we were selling the toys, it would take all the fun out of it. We’re doing it to be helpful and useful to others.”

Being of service to others is part of Dillon’s nature. Earlier in his life, he went on a 10-year mission trip with his wife and kids to Liberia, West Africa. Recalling that experience, he says he got back as much as he gave.

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since the coup in 1986, they don’t have electricity, and if you want power, you have to generate it yourself. We Americans get upset if we have to wait a minute or two in a checkout line. I came back different in that way.”

There’s no rest for a busy elf. Dillon and his fellow toymakers will start back to work on next year’s delivery right after Christmas. They also make time for their own woodworking projects, including cabinets and tables for use in the shop.

Dillon continues to be the resident handyman, fixing things for people around the community. It might be a chair with a wobbly leg or putting back together a prized collectible, like a detailed wooden motorcycle that had been dropped and broken.

“God created wood,” Dillon says, “and I thoroughly enjoy looking at it, thinking about it and shaping it.”

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If you’ve realized you need to move somewhere that makes things easier for you, but don’t want to give up your freedom, you’re like a lot of other seniors today. Retirement communities offer you the freedom to live in a place that meets your needs while maintaining your independence.

All of the worries of homeownership are gone—you no longer have to worry about taking care of the yard, cleaning the gutters and blowing out the sprinklers. Rather than spending time on the mundane chores of daily living

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like grocery shopping, cooking meals and cleaning house, you are free to enjoy all of the fun things you’ve always wanted to do.

As a senior real estate specialist with EXL Realty, Kathy Bryant helps seniors transition from one kind of home to another. There’s no black and white answer, she says, as to whether it’s time to move to a retirement community, but there are clues that it might be time to start thinking about

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Are you fully utilizing your home? Are you isolated? Are you no longer able to drive yourself to appointments? Has working in your kitchen become a burden? Are the things that you used to do easily now a challenge? Are there added stresses in your life associated with living alone or being less mobile? If the answers are yes, then a retirement community may be your best option.

“When I visit my clients who’ve moved from their home to a new home in a retirement community, I find that they are happier, more active and really just getting the most out of enjoying life,” Bryant says.

“When you realize how much more time and freedom you’ll have to spend time with the grandkids, join a club, volunteer for a cause you believe in—and do all the things you’ve always wanted to, then it’s a whole new beginning and there’s all these great things to which you can look forward.”

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“We’re really there to ensure their safety and wellness … we want to make sure that the person is aging comfortably in their home as long as possible,” says Tiffany Murphy, owner of Senior Helpers.

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“When you are sedentary, or you’re going through the same old same old routine for a meal, you’re not hugely motivated.

Every day, we make sure there’s something on the menu that’s going to spark the resident’s interest,” says Lisa VanMansum, communications coordinator at Rockwood Retirement Communities.

At Rockwood Retirement Communities, it’s not just what you eat, but where. Residents can choose from themed restaurants including Ember’s Grill, Rocky’s Café (coffee shop), Fireside Lounge (bistro style dining) and Livingston’s (fine dining). Meals are made to order with seasonal and local ingredients. There’s even an onsite community garden where fresh vegetables and herbs are grown. One of the menu favorites uses fresh-picked vine-ripened tomatoes for delicious bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches.

“There’s constantly something new and fresh and exciting,” says VanMansum. “It’s all about choice, independence and social connection.”

Contribute At Broadway Court Estates you’ll find residents knitting hats, mittens and prayer blankets and collecting socks. They’re always making something crafty or baking something yummy. They’re proving that there are social, emotional, and even physical health benefits of volunteering.

Much of their work goes to support local charities whether it be donating the items they make or the proceeds collected from their sale. Among the organizations benefiting from the residents' generosity have been Spokane Hospice House; Soul to Soles, whose mission is to provide new socks and shoes to needy children; Tom’s Turkey Drive and Blessings Under the Bridge.

They also raised enough funds to send 30 kids to the Union Gospel Mission Camp.

“Our residents are so generous with their talents and their time.

They truly are seniors with a purpose,” says marketing director Jodi Silva. “It may be the season of giving, but our residents give back all year long. It keeps them independent and active and provides a real sense of community.”

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Good Samaritan Society Spokane Valley (better known as Good Sam) invite you to join some of their get-togethers.

It’s not just happenings on campus—they visit local restaurants, explore local museums and go on excursions to scenic spots like Turnbull Wildlife Refuge and Palouse Falls. One of most anticipated outings is to the Traditions of Christmas, a Radio City Music Hall style holiday spectacular put on each December at the Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene.

The ladies at Good Sam were recently treated to a spa day where they were pampered and made to feel wonderful.

But don’t worry about the guys, they get their special times too.

They go fishing together, attend ballgames and even toast to their good health at a local watering hole. “Usually, the guys don’t want to go much by themselves, though,” says resource development and marketing director Claudia Ouwerkirk. “They like the ladies to come along with. I’m honored to be a part of their lives and to hear their stories—that’s important to making sure that they know that they are loved and values, and can be at peace here on campus.”

Thrive A growing number of seniors are more active and joining retirement communities at an earlier age. Independent living communities such as Revel Spokane, Villages at Stonehill and the newly opened Skywalk Addition at Evergreen Fountains, fill the desire for those seeking the ultimate in stress-free living.

“If people choose to move from their neighborhood home into a condo, they’re essentially trading a house for a house,” explains Ann Byers, executive director at Revel Spokane. Along with 132 studio, one- and two-bedroom upscale residences, Revel features resort-like amenities including a spa, fitness studio, movie theatre and even a social club.

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vocational aspects of their residents.

“People don’t come here to age in place,” says Byers. “They come here to grow in place and do all the things that you’ve wanted to do now that you have the freedom and independence.

“We have socialization like nobody’s business,” she says. “People can be private in their apartments, but they can come out and socialize, make new friends and have that invigoration to keep their brains and bodies healthy.”

Another independent living option is an active adult community.

The Pinnacles neighborhood, at the Villages at Stonehill, in Liberty Lake isn’t much different from any other residential neighborhood, aside from 55+ age requirement and that its specifically designed with a retirement-friendly, low-maintenance lifestyle in mind.

“There are a lot of people who want a single family home, but they want somebody else to do the maintenance,” says community sale director Jake Spencer.

The Pinnacles offers five floor plans ranging from 1,200 to 1,800 square feet, and to accommodate aging in place, they are designed for one-level living. There’s no need for upgrades—standard features include hardwood floors and kitchens with high-end quartz countertops and premium appliances.

While similar units in senior communities are only available for rent, these are for sale—basically, you’re investing in a home of your own without the responsibilities of being a homeowner, notes Spencer. Management takes care of the property and buildings— they even wash the windows.

Many of the owners at the Pinnacles travel or spend winters in warmer climates. One of the advantages is that the homes are set up so people can have peace of mind that everything will be secure and they can just lock the door and go.

One thing seniors shouldn’t worry about is the future.

Evergreen Fountain, in Spokane Valley, offers a variety of lifestyle options from assisted and light assisted for those that require more help with the routine of daily living, to independent living apartments and cottages. The Skywalk—aptly named because it connects to the main building by an enclosed walkway— continues Evergreen Fountain’s mission of helping residents gain independence and live healthier lives.

The new building features a courtyard with walking trails, a putting green, raised garden beds, and a patio surrounded by plenty of grassy areas. The one, two and three bedroom plans feature walkin closets, personal washer/dryer sets, balconies and full kitchens with modern appliances. Residents have full access to Evergreen Fountain’s indoor pool and fitness center, movie theater, computer lab, chapel, dining room and Athena’s Cabaret—a wine tasting and entertainment room with live music.

“The baby boomer generation is very active and demanding these type of amenities,” says Gene Arger, Evergreen Fountains co-owner and marketing director.

“You can move here and be here for a long time because you can transition to a different living space,” Arger says. “It’s about finding the right fit for residents to give them a good quality of life.”

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n a world of video games and snap chat, young Hayden Plybon is a rare exception. At the age of 14, he is forging his name as a race car driver.

Like many racers before him, Hayden grew up in a racing family. His dad, Thomas Plybon, began racing in the early 2000s in a few different classes locally, but by the time Hayden was four years

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2017, he ran a limited schedule in the Legend, highlighted by his trip to the U.S. Legend Nationals in Las Vegas, where he finished fifth in his class.

Frustrated with the low car counts for the Legend class he had been running, Hayden took the big step by moving into a Late Model in 2018. His best memory in a race car came shortly after, when Hayden won his first start in Late Models. He finished the

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graduating in a few years. He and his father are a small family race team helped in large part by only one other person: a family friend, Frank Varner, another local racer. They work on the race cars out of their home in the Five Mile area. Hayden works alongside his dad, maintaining the car.

For 2019, Hayden plans on racing his Late Model full time. His 2018 season will conclude with an opportunity to run back east with Kyle Beattle Racing December 14-16 in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the Legend.

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his authentic recipe for Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup) is full of amazing flavor and can be made quickly and easily on the stove top or in an Instant Pot pressure cooker.

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FOODROULETTE

by Kris Kilduff

From childhood to my mid-30s, I’d always dreamed of a cheese advent calendar. Every morning you’d break out of your sleepy slumber with a bite of smoked Gouda or maybe a morsel of Camembert as you count down your way to Christmas. Comfort foods you eat as a child have a special way of sticking with you through adulthood. I never had dreams of sugarplums dancing in my head, but I sure have had a nightmare or two about running out of Gorgonzola. As we head into the holidays, I figured I might as well do the next best thing: find my jolly red suit, hop on my sleigh and find out which Inland Northwest restaurants are offering naughty (or nice?) grilled cheese.

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1735 W. Kathleen Ave. As a two-time National Grilled Cheese Invitational Winner, it didn’t take long to realize as good as all the other listed sandwiches were, I could have easily just eaten here five times. With a menu that spans from Brie Mousse to Fried Wontons, these North Idaho demigods are not afraid to put anything between two two slices of crispy carbs. Just take a look at their Ultimate Melt that is drowning in white cheddar, Mozzarella, Provolone, Fontina, goat and Gorgonzola.

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913 E. Sharp Ave. Sometimes simple is better. If you use top-shelf product, there isn’t much need for all the extras. Chef Cody only needs four ingredients for his sandwich: cheese, bread, butter and garlic. Of course, the garlic is imported in from Gilroy, the garlic capital of the world, and the cheese is a mix of extrasharp white cheddar, provolone and kasseri (which is a Greek sheep cheese). Lather up a couple pieces of rustic country white bread with butter and put it on the press for a crisp and gooey treat. Don’t forget to snag a side of their famous wild mushroom soup topped with truffle creme fraiche.

14109 E. Sprague Ave. This might be your mom’s secret lunch spot when she’s in the valley, but don’t let the plethora of gift baskets and floral tableclothes fool you. These ladies know how to make a sandwich.

Their Green Goddess Grilled Cheese is no exception. Feta, provolone, spinach and avocado are all held together with a panini pressed sourdough slathered with a one-of-a-kind pesto mayo. Green means go.

415 W. Main Ave. The team at Durkin’s never fails at taking a classic comfort food and giving it some added level of shine. Or in this case, smoked gouda, house made bacon and granny smith apple on a crisp white bread. It even came with a tarragon aioli that I would guess a traditional grilled cheese would never pair with. Don’t forget to sneak away to the secret speakeasy basement for a private cocktail menu. Turns out cheese pairs well with gin, apricot and dry champagne.

425 W. Sprague Ave. The best thing about grilled cheese is there’s only one rule: lots of melty cheese. Places often layer in some form of pork, veggies—or at Satellite, Spokane’s most iconic diner—large crispy cheese sticks. Be warned, this is not for the lactose intolerant. A few bites in and your whole system is rich in stringy greasy overload. My best advice is to substitute out the fries for a salad or soup. Your heart will thank you.

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Handwritten

Recipes From The Heart

by Erin Peterson

I’ll admit it, I’m a bit of a cookbook hoarder. They’re like beautiful works of art, and creating what is contained in their pages is truly reading that keeps on giving. These days, cookbooks are full of vibrant color and step-by-step instructions; and then there are visually-rich videos on social media or YouTube that help you walk through every skill with confidence.

The dog-eared, yellowed and often handwritten recipe cards of another generation, though, have a particular homespun magic that can’t be replicated with their shiny new counterparts of today. There is something palpably adorable about seeing the carefully recorded notes in the margin, with food stains and smudges as indicators to how well this recipe was loved. Like the Velveteen Rabbit, they show how many people they’ve loved (and fed) well.

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and unfortunately in my family, only a few of those treasured handwritten recipes survived. When contemplating the sadness of losing such rich cultural history and longing for some historical charm and authenticity, I decided to go on a little online search for handwritten recipe cards that were being orphaned by other families. There was a box of more than 500 recipe cards I purchased for less than the cost of a cookbook on clearance—lovingly categorized by the type of meal, the back section filled with recipes from the owner’s beloved friends, categorized by their first names.

From what I can gather, the owner lived in Missouri sometime during the 30s, 40s and 50s, and she must have been quite the social butterfly as there are cards from dozens of home cooks that she lovingly recorded in her own hand. I can vividly imagine the life she must have had based on the ingredients and descriptions—lots of processed ingredients (she probably came from humble roots), she loved to bake (the baking section takes up nearly half of the box), and the people she cooked for had relatively simple tastes, also indicative of the era.

Favorites of mine are Apple Dumplings and Orange Pastry, Zucchini Relish (which we make every year from the abundance of zucchini in our summer garden), and cornbread stuffing that we make every year for the holidays. We add cooked ground sausage to ours, and it’s always a crowd favorite. We also loved her brisket recipe from her friend Elnora (of which she had 17!), as it’s an easy way to make the oven do the work when making dinner for a large group of people.

The cookie section is where she really shined, and the creativity and resourcefulness in how she blended unusual ingredients into her cooking was really special. The persimmon cookies are a recipe I plan to try this Christmas, as it reminds me of going to my dear aunt’s house in California during the holiday season and picking persimmons fresh off the tree to make jam. On the back, she conveniently included a persimmon cake as well, and it made me wonder if she may

have had a tree full of them in her backyard too. She also sweetly nicknamed Hello Dolly cookies “Tater” cookies—made with, you guessed it, potatoes—plus recipes for candied orange slice cookies, and cheese cookies made from a jar of old english cheese, sharp cheddar, olio, flour, red pepper, nuts, and “quite a lot” of salt.

I can almost imagine being in her kitchen at this point—it’s an oddly revealing experience—akin to reading someone’s journal. She clearly loved others well with a clever sense of humor and a dash of adventure.

She also seemed to have a spiritual side. There was a rather curious and sweet recipe for “Bible Cake” cut out of the newspaper, which included ingredients such as 2 c. of Jeremiah 6:20 and 2 c. Nahum 3, detailing the importance of the recipe as good for the stomach and giving one a “lesson in the Holy Scripture," complete with a warning: “misinterpretation of a single verse of scripture can ruin the cake.”

I plan to keep digging through my family history, and our nation’s food history, by continuing to collect and cook from these time capsules from a simpler era. During this holiday season, if you have one of these treasures on your shelf, I encourage you to dust it off and bring those recipes back to life. Share the stories, share the memories, and share about the personalitites behind these loving homecooks were with those you love, too. This is a tradition that you could breathe new life into, and future generations of your family will thank you.

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Over The River and Through the Woods

Dining Worth A Drive

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re you staycationing this year, but still feel like you want to “get away” for some holiday atmosphere and delicious food? If you’re feeling the burn of cabin fever and want a relaxing little short road trip to a special location that feels cozy and full of holiday spirit, I’ve got you covered.

I have searched high and low for the very best that our wonderful region has to offer with both a scenic drive and fun activities to do while you are there, and some of the best food you could hope to enjoy in our ever-growing and diverse culinary region.

Sandpoint, Idaho

41 South features an enviable view of Lake Pend Oreille with spectacular sunsets and is tucked away in a cozy, sophisticated cabin. It provides instant romance. Order the potato croquettes with an apricot-jalapeno sauce, warm goat cheese salad with spinach, fried goat cheese and pecans, and the spice rubbed pork chop topped with a honey-bourbon pear butter. Pair your meal with a wine from their extensive list, and you’re sure to feel transported hundreds of miles away from your troubles.

Beet and Basil at the Creek features global street food and happens to be dedicated to supporting local farms and purveyors. When I go, I order the melt-in-your-mouth lamb empanadas with ground lamb, spices, currants and cilantro-lime sour cream, the rich mole cerdo with braised pulled pork on seared masa cakes with an authentic Oaxacan style mole negro, or the Thunder’s Catch Dukkah-spiced seared salmon on parsnip puree. We have such exceptional products in the Inland Northwest, and they cleverly feature them with products from Blue Finger Farms, Solstice Farms, Small Planet Tofu, Evan’s Brothers Coffee, Red Wheelbarrow, Fresh Sunshine and a variety of local foragers.

Evans Brothers Coffee is another spot you must pop into. They have some of the

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best coffee around to warm you up on your road trip, and you can take some home to enjoy after your jaunt. They are located in Sandpoint’s historic Granary Arts District along the bike path, and you can enjoy the charming, small-town feel with a stroll downtown. Take your coffee along with a pastry while you walk through the snow for an even more charming experience.

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Prefer a spot closer to home in Spokane or Coeur d’Alene that you haven’t tried yet for an even quicker “getaway”? Try one of these brand new hotspots for a guaranteed trip.

Coeur d Alene, Idaho

Ten/6 is full of Disney-inspired charm and absolutely delicious Cajun food that will bring the South way up North for the holidays. After living in Louisiana for several years, I was craving some real-deal spices, and now I can’t stop going. When you order the Jazz Kitchen Hash, in true New Orleans form, they start with the Holy Trinity of celery, onions and green bell peppers. Caramelized herbed breakfast potatoes, with Andouille sausage and Tasso ham are sautéed with pickled collard greens.

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Moscow, Idaho

The sweet little hotspot, Lodgepole, is probably the best-kept secret in our region. Get the Lodgepole Porchetta Board that features their own house-cured pork belly, fresh Hama Hama oysters from the Olympic Peninsula, and the Butternut Squash Carbonara. You won’t leave hungry.

Sangria Grille is an insanely delicious spot coveted by locals, college students and tourists alike for its punchy Peruvian offerings. You’ll definitely want to order their ceviche with seasonal white fish, lime, habanero, garlic, red onion, sweet potato, local sweet corn and cancha. It’s bright, flavorful and surprisingly addictive. The warm sweet corn humitas are equally craveable. The luscious corn cakes are topped with a purée of tomatillo, pico de gallo, avocado, and crème fraîche. It’s even vegetarian and gluten free for those with specific dining needs.

If you go to Brunch at Bloom, get reservations. It’s that popular, and for good reason. The breakfast menu is filled with familiar favorites expertly prepared, such as house-made brioche French toast and biscuits and gravy. For lunch, they have a variety of delectable sandwiches— my favorite is the open face toasted sandwich with basil pesto, balsamic marinated tomatoes, and ricotta cheese. They even have huge (and delicious) 32 oz. mimosas with a choice of seasonal flavors, and local honey you can take home by the jar.

To Do: While in Moscow, you can experience art and history that is unique to the area. If you’re an art lover, you can pop into the Prichard University of Idaho Art Gallery, which houses a large number of works from both local and established artists. Fine arts, ceramics, photography, sculptures, and painting are among the works on display. Another indoor spot to explore is the Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center, which exhibits information and displays showcasing wild horses of the American West, and reproductions of cave paintings.

You can also check out the McConnell Mansion, built in 1886, and the only surviving Victorian Gothic Style home in Idaho.

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top of their version of gravy—a Gumbo reduction. Another favorite is the beignets, light and fluffy doughnuts thickly covered in a snowy powdered sugar. You can take home their Red Gator seasoning to keep the Mardi Gras flavors going at home, too.

Honey Eatery and Social Club is a unique hotspot from James Beard nominated chef Adam Hegstead, and it brings back to life a beautiful building right in the middle of endearing Downtown Coeur d’ Alene. I always order their Cedar cooked Idaho trout with a green apple slaw, curry aioli, honey glaze and potato cakes as well as the quail scotch eggs and a crispy rice salad made with brown rice, cucumber, mint, cilantro and scallion with avocado. Rich, hearty and healthy full of bright herbs for a mini-vacation from the sometimes dreary weather. They even have fantastic live music on select Fridays and Saturdays. Check out their social media accounts for updated information on local performers gracing their stage.

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LOCAL CUISINE/destination dining

Spokane, Washington

Park Lodge is one of the best new restaurants in Spokane. Chef Philip Stanton has worked in Los Angeles at Spago (made famous by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck) and at a two Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris, and now is back home with his family to make you feel like a treasured guest at his West Kendall Yards eatery. He features expertly prepared dishes that exhibit a rare deftness in seasoning, and seasonal specials that highlight the very best of our region with locally-inspired comfort food. I have yet to order a single item that hasn’t delighted my senses, and a couple of recent favorites have been the unbelievably rich carrot risotto, duck confit carbonara and roasted chicken breast with yukon gold puree, wild mushrooms and chicken jus. It makes my mouth water just thinking about it. If you haven’t been yet, fix that quickly. They’re open for lunch during the week now, so you’ll have two chances per day to experience their menu.

D’Bali Asian Bistro in Airway Heights is a literal vacation for your mouth. The owners use their experience living throughout Southeast Asia to bring exotic spices and authentic preparations to an unlikely corner of the Inland Northwest. The menu reflects a blend of various cultures, and every dish has its own unique story. I highly recommend the Beef Bul Ko Kee in make-your-own lettuce

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wraps, the bold and richly seasoned Malaysian Curry, and the flavor-loaded Kal Bee Korean barbecue—pineapple, soy, ginger, garlic and aromatics that make everyone near your table jealous.

Even their white rice is perfectly steamed and prepared with a level of excellence rare in our area. You cannot go wrong on this menu.

To Do: Become a tourist in your own town. Go to the Coeur d’Alene Resort to experience the spectacular holiday decor at the Festival of Trees, go on a Holiday Lights cruise and enjoy an Ultimate Hot Chocolate cocktail, and watch “Christmas Unwrapped” featuring the Travolta Sisters (and an unexpected childhood Christmas story contributed by yours truly). In Spokane, you can go skating on the Ice Ribbon in Riverfront Park, enjoy a carriage ride through the streets of Spokane, do some wine tasting in the Cork District (including Arbor Crest’s new location inside the Davenport Hotel, go on a historical walking tour of the hotel, stroll through Manito Park, or enjoy a coffee by the fireplace in one of Spokane’s most beautiful landmarks. We live in the world of Bing Crosby’s holiday classic—“White Christmas”—what better season to enjoy its unique magic than this one?

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LOCAL CUISINE/dining guide

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

THAI BAMBOO

CdA restaurant feature a Tiki Beach-styled lounge and striking sky ceilings in the main dining rooms. Think Vegas with pad Thai. All locations Mon-Thu 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat 12-9:30 p.m., Sun 12-9 p.m. Delivery available. thaibamboorestaurant.com.

Rancho Viejo. Jose Rodriguez and his staff offer up traditional and familiar Mexican fare with some of the amplest portions and most caring family-friendly service in Spokane. 14201 E. Sprague, (509) 9278428, rancho-viejo.net.

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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MULTI-CULTURAL 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 138

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Red Lion BBQ & Pub. For about 20 years, whether it was in the old rhythm and blues, peanut-shells-on-the-floor days, or more recently as a sports bar, there’s always been butt-kickin’ BBQ at this downtown corner spot. The undisputed star here is wine-broiled chicken, spicy and robust, yet falling-off-the-bones moist and tender. Together with the signature fried bread and honey, you have a BBQ experience that can’t help but please.

Sun-Thu 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-1 a.m. (Sunday breakfast buffet 9 a.m.-noon during football season.) 126 N. Division St. (509) 835-LION (5466). redlionbbq. com.

FINE DINING Park Lodge. Located in Kendall Yards overlooking the Spokane River, Park Lodge is surrounded by natural beauty.

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Tacos El Sol

3422 N. Division St. Tacos are for more than Tuesday, and if you’ve found yourself downtown over the years, you more than likely have eaten a few at Spokane’s popular taco truck. Tacos El Sol has crossed the border into brick and mortar. Visit them at their new north side location.

Austin’s Live Fire BBQ

421 W. Main Ave., Ste. 104 If you have a special place in your heart for pork belly, don’t wait too long to make the trip to Downtown’s newest fire pit. Get your smoked meats in tacos, sandwiches or in a heaping pile next to a side of gouda mac and cheese.

D’bali Asian Bistro

12924 W. Sunset Hwy., Ste. 6 Owner Miss Jeannie and her staff are bringing delicious Asian fusion dishes to Airway Heights. A menu featuring Seafood Curry, Kimchee Soup and their take on popular Asian dishes. Make sure to get D’bali’s signature peanut sauce wings.

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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.

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 inhouse 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.

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 140

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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.

BREAKFAST & LUNCH SPECIALTIES Chaps. This farmhouse turned restaurant is easy to fall in love with. Celeste Shaw is the genius and passion behind the eclectic restaurant and the from-scratch bakery. Chaps is packed to the rafters for their weekend brunch and does brisk lunch (Tues-Sat) and dinner (Wed-Sat). Try the Blueberry Muffin French Toast, the amazing avocado toast or a Scramble for breakfast, or Apricot and Prune Stuffed Chicken for dinner. Actually, try it all. You can’t go wrong. 4237 S. CheneySpokane Rd., chapsgirl.com.

Frank’s Diner. Frank’s has become a Spokane landmark throughout the past decade. Both early 1900s vintage rail cars were originally obtained by the Knight brothers, Frank and Jack, during the Depression, and converted to diners. Frank’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, available all day, has all the classics. Among our favorites are the open-face turkey, roast beef and mushroom sandwiches, chicken pot pie, Joe’s Special (the venerable scramble of eggs, ground beef, spinach, onions and parmesan), and the don’t-miss hash browns and silver dollar pancakes. Seven days 6 a.m.-8 p.m. 1516 W. Second Ave. (509) 747-8798.

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

CASUAL DINING D. Lish’s Hamburgers is the #1 spot for the perfect burger with beef that’s always fresh and never frozen, homemade sauces, and handcut fries. Dreamed up by Dave Lish and his best friend, Curt Goller, and opened in 1998, D. Lish’s Hamburgers has served thousands of burger aficionados in the Inland Northwest and beyond, with the help of Anne Marie, Dave’s wife. Since 2008, Mike Lish stepped up to take Dave’s place and has continued his parents’ legacy of providing a quick, tasty meal at a fair price. 1625 N. Division St., dlishs.com.

Gilded Unicorn. The Gilded Unicorn is a modern American, classic restaurant featuring

handcrafted foods and drinks, located in the historic Montvale Hotel in downtown Spokane, right in the heart the entertainment and arts district. The restaurant's name reflects its blend of classic and modern without taking itself too seriously. The Gilded Unicorn showcases local, seasonal food and drinks from the Northwest and beyond coerced into new-fashioned flavors that hit you in the soul. This is a “must visit” eatery experience. Sun-Sat 3 p.m-close, 110 S. Monroe St., (509) 309-3698. gildedunicorn.com.

315 Martinis and Tapas. Located within the historic Greenbriar Inn in Coeur d’Alene, this restaurant specializes in small plates with a global focus and well-crafted cocktails. Come sit in the intimate martini bar for happy hour beginning at 3:15 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.

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.

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BY JULIE HONEKAMP CEO SPOKANE NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PARTNERS - SNAP

With the Spirit of the holidays upon us and another year coming to a close, there is no better time to consider what one holds to be true. With gratitude for those with whom we just celebrated Thanksgiving and with an endless list of holiday to-do’s ahead, December presents us the opportunity to reflect on what grounds us and what we know to be true.

I know that the practice of GRATITUDE, of giving thanks—not just on a single day in November but year around—allows us to shift from a life “half full” to a life where joy is abundant. Give thanks daily. Gratitude abounds.

I know that we all are VULNERABLE. For nearly 30 years, I have served our community and those in need. I have come to know that we are all vulnerable in one way or another. Our safety nets are thin and grow thinner all the time. For some of us, those vulnerabilities are economic and are felt through the loss of a job or a home. For others, it is the daily struggle of working multiple jobs trying to bring together ends that do not want to meet. For others, those vulnerabilities are physical and felt through domestic violence, medical bankruptcy, chronic illness and addiction. For still more of us, vulnerability can look like social isolation, connection or a lack of support. Where are you vulnerable?

I know that COMMUNITY isn’t just important, it’s vital. Whether it is a community of five or a community of 500,000, like Spokane, we are stronger together. When we come together in hardship (windstorm) or in celebration (Bloomsday), our energy and focus creates goodness. Let’s celebrate our community’s strengths and diversity. Spokane is a community that is kind and generous. At SNAP, we believe in being “Neighbors By Your Side.”

I know that RESILIENCE is a modern-day must-have. Our busy lives require us to both be able to stand in the eye of personal and professional storms and to equally be able to step out of the chaos into moments of balance and self-reflection. This duality is a skill that requires attention and practice. Our passion for family, career and community means that we must be resilient and flexible to meet changing needs.

I know that KINDNESS is my North Star. Professionally we face challenges—difficult choices coupled with limited resources that hold the well-being of others in the balance. I strive to operate from kindness and compassion. You can “do the hard thing” and be kind in doing it.

I know that RESPECT is a basic human mandate. In an era when we can drive by the least among us without so much as acknowledging their humanity, we must strive to listen, see and offer respect for those least like us. There is value in every experience. We can learn from each one.

I know that I aspire to live a GRACE -filled life. I am most in balance when I am authentically embracing both my strengths and weaknesses. Grace is laughing with gusto and crying without shame. Grace is looking into the eyes of someone in pain and offering to walk beside them on their journey. Grace in leadership is knowing when to step up and authentically lead and when to step back and support those seeking to grow. Grace is knowing how to ask for help and when to be the help.

I know that TIME IS PRECIOUS. I have been blessed to celebrate the birth of new life and mourn the passing of those no longer with us. Learn how to say “I am sorry” and “I love you.” Live each day with intention. Time is a gift.

I know that operating from TRUTH is the way I choose to live my life. While it may not always be glamorous or easy to speak, the truth is what I expect of myself and ask of those around me.

Speaking your truth with kindness and with grace is how I wish to walk in this world.

I know that LEARNING never ends. Whether it’s embracing a new hobby or pushing yourself to acquire a new skill in front of a crowded room, learning stretches what is possible.

Finally, I know that BUTTERSCOTCH PIE—when made by an elder—is one of the ways they say I love you and want to share this deliciousness with you. Embrace the pie!

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Happy(rear) Ending

by Doug Clark

So I had my first colonoscopy the other day.

I know. I should have given advance warning so you could send me a thoughtful card from the “Invasive Procedures” section at Hallmark.

Everything turned out rosy, thanks for asking. My colon is apparently perkier than Taylor Swift on Grammy Night.

Don’t know why I procrastinated so long to join the 14 million who get this done anally, er, annually.

Ha! Of course I know why.

Pure cowardice is what it was. That and listening to terrifying late night Coast to Coast AM radio interviews with space alien abductees who always seem to wind up “getting probed” in their no-no spots.

But I had all the scientific evidence I needed.

As unpleasant as letting the ol’ yingyang become a road movie may seem, the verdict is in: colonoscopies can detect problems like pre-cancer and polyps and maybe even save your life. Experts say the average healthy individual should get a first “baseline” colonoscopy at age 50.

Yeah. Yeah. I knew all that – theoretically, anyway.

Plus I had the real-life allegory of the Clark Family Backup to serve as cautionary tale.

See, we used to live in a three-story 1909 craftsman house on the South Hill. About a year after moving in, the sewer line backed up, befouling our basement with a dank swamp of gross-smelling poo water. A call to Roto-Screwter produced a couple of Carhartt-clad lugs who set about threading a clunky camera-on-a-coil device into the line for a look-see.

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explained the elder roto-dude.

Soon, a small monitor was displaying nightmarish images of roots and flotsam and bits of Mayor West’s missing hard drive, for all I knew.

Diagnosis? My sewer pipe had disintegrated from decades of proud service. It had to be replaced, and pronto.

Next up was a calloused gang of professional diggers who jackhammered a grave-shaped hole into the laundry room concrete floor.

Down into the void went a strange torpedo-shaped drill. Powered by an air compressor, the device made a jarring “woomff-woomff ” sound for two days as it slowly burrowed a new pipeline from the basement to the main sewer way out under the street.

I don’t want to scare you, but this is precisely the sort of costly traumatic process that can happen to your insides when you wait too long to take stock of your plumbing.

So as a brand new colonoscopy survivor, I have prepared the following tutorial to guide you step by step on your journey to alimentary awareness.

-STEP ONE: The Setup.

Let’s hope you have a decent health insurance plan. That will make it easy to schedule a colonoscopy at an actual clinic with qualified endoscopic professionals.

If, however, your health plan sucks, you may wind up face down in a shopping mall massage chair receiving an after-hours colonoscopy from some vegan with a man bun.

Either way, you must first visit a pharmacy in order to pick up a supply of Bowel Blaster, also known as colon blow.

No matter what it’s called, consuming the stuff will turn an average human being into Mount St. Helens meets Vesuvius. This must be done to ensure HD-quality images that are clear enough to become an internet meme.

Remember that health plan disparity?

Well, if you have a respectable plan like mine, the colon prep will come in the form of two small bottles of clear liquid. If you have a Brand X, your pharmacist will hand you a gallon jug of Tijuana tap water and wish you “vaya con Charmin.”

Don’t get me wrong. Both preps will do the job, although I’m told the sheer volume of the cheaper option is not recommended for anyone with a working gag reflex.

The most important advice I have for your pharmacy visit is to wear a disguise.

I base this on the busybody who probably recognized me from my column photo. Trespassing way past the pharmaceutical privacy line, she kept leaning in to eavesdrop on every highly personal instruction the friendly pharmacist gave me.

Finally, as I turned to leave, the snoop announced in a tone loud enough to be heard all the way to the Rosauer’s produce department: “Doesn’t really matter what they give you, Doug, THEY’RE BOTH AWFULLLLL!!!”

-STEP TWO: The Day Before.

I’m trusting that you have followed all the instructions as outlined in the pamphlet from your doctor. You know, like stopped blood thinners, written a will, visited a priest, etc.

You are now entering the period physicians call the “Hallucination Zone.”

This is because you are unable to eat

anything except clear broth, pixie dust, water and air.

Soon you will have visions of being The Lizard King, just like Jim Morrison of The Doors did while he waited in the desert for his colonoscopy.

At the prescribed time, I poured one of the 6-ounce bottles of prep into a tall glass of cold water. Then I stirred well and…

Gaaagghh!!

Suddenly I was hopping around my kitchen, babbling and chanting like Elizabeth Warren in a sweat lodge ceremony.

Believe me when I say that sipping this liquid goat excrement is NOT a viable option. This is the time to make like a Wazzu frat lad with a fresh keg—and guzzle.

-STEP THREE: Thunder Road.

I know what’s on your mind. You’re thinking: “So, Doug, let’s say I manage to actually consume my colon nectar without imitating Linda Blair’s pea soup scene in ‘The Exorcist.’ How long will it take it to, um, work?”

Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer.

A half-hour? Forty-five minutes?

Here’s the thing. I don’t want to sully the reputation of this glossy upscale publication by descending into even more crass potty humor than I already have.

Just trust me when I say that you’ll know when the time is nigh the same way you’d know if a rabid ferret suddenly raced up your pants leg and latched its razor fangs onto your tender vittles.

At this point the pre-colonoscopy experience becomes a sprint, not a marathon.

Oh, yeah, and don’t forget. The entire fire drill must be repeated about 12 hours later.

-STEP FOUR: Oh, The Calamity.

True story. During my pre-colonoscopy phone call, the scheduling nurse actually told me she wanted to pair me with a doctor who best shared my wacky sense of

humor.

Call me old fashioned, but I was sort of hoping more for the humorless nerd who gave the valedictory sendoff to the graduating proctologists of C. Moore Butts Academy.

On the other hand, who doesn’t love a good laugh?

Speaking of which, I got one seconds after stepping into the clinic on Procedure Day. The waiting room was actually crowded with a dozen grinning geeks who stood around chatting mindlessly as if they were at a cult potluck or Amway sales rally.

I tried my best to ignore these oddballs by hiding behind an outdated magazine.

(What? Brad’s leaving Jennifer? But they seemed so happy.)

I didn’t have long to wait until a nurse/ warden arrived to escort me like a felon into a large room filled with dozens of hospital beds. For privacy’s sake, all the beds were enclosed by thin wisp of gauze, which allowed everyone to hear about one another’s personal bowel miseries.

After shedding my clothes, I had barely slipped into one of those humiliating openass gowns before a young and attractive woman arrived to quiz me from a long list of intimate questions about my health and mental stability, which, at the moment, was definitely “frayed.”

I felt sorry for her despite the inquisition.

Think about it. Day in and day out, her job is to ask complete strangers the same intrusive questions over and over.

So I kept my answers short and to the point, unlike the woman in the adjoining curtain cell. She acted like the nurse was some old friend who had dropped by to catch up on any irrelevant detail she could think of. Their conversation went something like…

NURSE: “Do you have a history of any gastro-intestinal disorders?”

PATIENT: “No. But Uncle Bill was quite constipated last August.”

NURSE: “But you haven’t had any problems?”

PATIENT: “We all told him to stop eating so much cheese, you know, but he wouldn’t listen.”

-STEP FIVE: Moon Walk.

I have no memory of how I got into the colonoscopy chamber. Was I rolled? Did I walk?

All I remember is suddenly being in there and discovering that Dr. Chuckles really was quite hilarious.

Trying to make small talk, I asked him about the knockout juice the anesthesiologist was about to pump into my IV line.

“Isn’t that the same stuff that killed Michael Jackson?”

“Why, yes it is,” he said cheerily. “So expect to wake up grabbing your crotch and singing in a high falsetto.”

Everybody in the room laughed and laughed and…

I woke up. The colonoscopy was over.

Something like 40 minutes of life had simply vanished just like all the times my gasbag editor used to tell the staff about his latest Big Idea for saving the newspaper.

Colonoscopy behind me, I was soon back in my clothes and heading to Dolly’s Café for a restorative mound of hash browns.

Days later, my lab work arrived to let me know that everything was fine and that it might be 10 years before I have to bend over for an encore.

By then who knows what life will be like?

Flying cars? President Bieber? Maybe we’ll be able to perform our own DIY colonoscopies thanks to a revolutionary “innuendo” app on our cell phones.

If that’s the case, however, let’s all pray that Apple starts making the iPhone a whole lot smaller.

Doug Clark is a Spokane native and lead singer/songwriter for his band, Trailer Park Girls. He recently retired from The Spokesman-Review after writing three columns a week for more than 30 years. Clark’s humor and general-interest commentaries have won scores of local, state and regional honors along with three awards from the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. He can be reached at dougclarksville@gmail.com.

DECEMBER 2018 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

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