Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living September 2019 #166

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FOR THE LOVE OF LIBATIONS 6 Must-Sip Locations

Meet the Region’s Top Influencers

FALL ARTS & EVENTS

GUIDE

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We pulled together a list of the 50 allstars in Spokane and 10 in Coeur d’Alene we would like to have on our team when making postive change in our community.

We celebrate six of our favorite ad partners and their libation locations worth the sit and sips.

Fall arts and events guide Here are some of the best nonprofit, music and art events in our region we feel you must consider adding to your calendar.

on the cover We Love our Libations Photo by Crystal Toreson mixology by Cody Winfrey We celebrate our love of libations by featuring six of our favorite partners and their locations, as well as hear from Cody Winfrey on what he has learned through his cocktail slinging career.

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Doug Clark shares his love of birdwatching and learning from area expert Michael Carmody.

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CONTENTS WHAT’S INSIDE 12

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Editor Letter

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Stephanie’s Thoughts

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First Look and Buzz

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Nostalgia Magazine Lilacs & Lemons Artist Eye Road Trip Spokane Rising #SpokanePulse

Reputation by Design LTYM This is Dirt Breast Health Nutrition

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The Scene Best Ticket in Town Shann Ray Chef Chad White

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Datebook Fall Arts and Event Guide

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catalyst Power 50 Awards

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pets A-List Vets & Groomers Shelter Dog Makeovers

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Local Cuisine Picture the Recipe Best Chartuterie Lovely Libations Bucket List Bites Food Tour: Sandpoint Green Bluff Recipe Best Java in Spokane Ribbon Cuttings Dining Guide

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THe Nest

what i know

For the Love of Maps Built for Family Kitchen & Bath

Cody Winfrey

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Clarksville Birdman of South Hillcatraz

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Editor-in-chief Stephanie Regalado stephanie@spokanecda.com

Creative director/lead graphics Kristi Soto kristi@spokanecda.com

Editorial Copy Editor Carolyn Saccomanno Food Editor Erin Peterson Datebook Editor Ann Foreyt

Photographers MaryBeth Bryant Ari Nordhagen

Kathy & Bill Kostelec

James O’Coyne

James & Kathy Mangis

Dawson Reynier

Rob Miller

Kimba Steffa

Crystal Toreson

Contributors Darin Burt

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Sarah Hauge Molly Lindquist

Doug Clark

Noreen Hiskey Kai Morimoto

Erin Peterson

Anthony Gill

Diane Holm Andrea Nagel

Sharma Shields

Ann Louise Gittleman

Amber Jensen Rachel O’Connor

Angela Schutz

Kris Kilduff

Brittany Kulland

Judy Palpant

Lyn Woodward

Megan Perkins

Diana Zartman

Business Development | Marketing | SALES President of Sales/Co-Publisher/Co-Founder Emily Guevarra Bozzi

Publisher & CEO

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Vincent Bozzi

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Credit & Accounts Receivable Manager

Theresa Berglund

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Senior Account Executives Jeff Richardson jrichardson@bozzimedia.com KelliAnne Yates

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Account Executives Tracy Clark tracyc@bozzimedia.com

EVENTS Signature Events

Josi Hughes

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Venues Hangar Event Center, Bigelow Arbors Loft at the Flour Mill, Browne’s Bistro vbozzi@bozzimedia.com

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EDITOR LETTER/a note from Stephanie

Staying Tender Toward One Another

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here have been periods of time throughout my career when I have wondered if I wanted to continue working in such visible fashion. With the addition of social media and access to thousands—while being accessed by thousands—there’s a whole lot of “putting myself out there” that occurs.

I stay away from politics publicly, for the most part. I don’t know that I’ve ever read a political post—and the comment thread that followed—that didn’t make me feel slaughtered afterward. But, I recently shared a piece about a local politician on my Facebook page, believing it was more about right versus wrong than liberal versus conservative “You have some nerve to share your opinions here,” said a commenter. “I want you to lose your job.” She’s correct about having some nerve—posting our thoughts and our lives on social media lets people know exactly where our flesh meets our bone. After 18 years of this writing and media gig, I’m accustomed to stretching my feathers out into the flame, because even though I write primarily on positivity and human connections, there are people eager to burn those words and thoughts right down to the ground. I navigate those conversations as gracefully as possible, with the understanding that people are rarely wrong about how they feel—even when they share their feelings with weaponry. The goal is not to return the favor. The goal is to stay soft in spite of the jagged nature of the world.

Two weeks prior, it was the Sunday after two mass shootings within 13 hours of one

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another. My emotions had been tender as I began that day, dodging unavoidable news reports of death counts and debates over whether or not the crimes were hate-motivated, along with the need for gun control versus the protection of second amendment rights. There were many words being fired out of mouth cannons, delivering shots to already wounded eyes, ears, hearts and minds.

I posted to be a little kinder to one another that day; and someone retorted that it was too late for that, adding in a few harsh words about humans and our state of affairs. But, I challenged, punching someone in the face with your words, no matter how righteous they may seem, is still a punch in the face— no matter the content.

When I begin to feel choked out by the world, I like to dash to the lake. So, my son and I packed up the dogs and drove up to our good friends’ lake place on Deer Lake, a place we have spent a significant amount of time visiting over the last two years—no internet service is the softest place to sit for a bit. We sunscreened, and settled in—me with a book and the pooches on the dock, while my son hopped on a jet ski. As he zipped off, my friend Barbara came down from the cabin to join me. The weight of my body was still flattening out onto the chair when I asked Barbara if Tink, my little minpin, was on the other side of the chair. I had lost site of her after I had lifted her down from my lap. I hopped up to look toward the beach when Barbara said she wasn’t there.

As I walked around the dock, I saw her little body floating, head down, in the lake. I cried out her name as I leapt into the lake and then held her dangling body above the water as I swam back toward the dock, toward Barbara’s hands as she extended them out to me as far as she could. Barbara began CPR as soon as Tink was in her arms and continued until I could swim around to get back up onto the dock. I rushed to her, crying out to God and the universe and whoever could hear me to help her. I took over CPR until two young men appeared on a jet ski, swiftly jumping onto the dock to take over. They were kind enough to exhaust all efforts in trying to bring life back into her, but it was too late.

She was gone.

I cried and heaved and sobbed so hard every bone in my face felt broken, and I choked and gagged on my sorrow in ways I never had. I spent the majority of the first week in bed crying into my pillow or staring at a

crease in the sheets, while trying to consider facing the cruelty of the world and mustering up the care to stay afloat with my heavy workload. In one work email exchange—in addition to sharing accolades about the recipients’ work in the community—I expressed my gratitude for their social media posts about their pugs. I typed, through tears, that I had lost my old girl and how devastated I was, but that I found comfort in knowing other people loved their dogs like they love their people, too. “I’ve been feeling kind of broken and increasingly helpless at the state of our world, not knowing how to make a difference in a way that would be meaningful for people who are in the crosshairs of some really horrific policies and also just this increasingly hateful culture of ours,” one of them replied. “So it’s really nice to hear the perspective that we’re all making the world a little bit better just by being good.”

And it should be, it should be, it should be like that … for all of us. After Tink died, I knew I wouldn’t be myself for a while. But I’m not sure I ever will be or even want to be because myself before had her gazing up at me, helping me feel like everything in a society that often tries to break us down to nothing. When I finally shared on Facebook that my little old sacred girl had crossed the rainbow bridge—and how much I was hurting—I was instantly scooped up in the thoughts, love, prayers, grace and goodness of hundreds and hundreds of people—even some who hadn’t before shown their predisposition of tenderness toward me.

I hope to hang on to the softness Tink created in me, and that which was shown to me by this community in the most brutal early days of my grief. And I hope we can all find ways to stay tender toward one another, even when we find ourselves in disagreement … perhaps more so then, than ever.

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

My best, Stephanie Regalado stephanie@spokanecda.com

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Nostalgia Magazine Joins Bozzi Media

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n an exciting plot twist, Nostalgia Magazine was purchased by Vince and Emily Bozzi and will now be published

by Bozzi Media, publisher of the region’s longest run city magazine, Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine.

Nostalgia was founded by Byron King in October of 1999 after he was inspired to create a local version of the nationally famed folk history magazine Reminisce. More than 400 local contributors have written stories over the last 20 years, including greats like Tony and Suzanne Bamonte, Ty Brown, Cindy Hval, Logan Camporeale and Steven Branting. Upon King’s retirement in December 2011, Garrin Hertel purchased Nostalgia, and had been publishing Nostalgia alongside wife Dena Hertel before selling it to the Bozzis.

“Nostalgia Magazine, like the experience of nostalgia itself, is a gateway to a better understanding of who we are as people of the Inland Northwest,” says Hertel.

“With 20 years of archives, the ongoing collection of stories and photos Nostalgia has published will be a treasured resource for historians, genealogists, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about what life was like in the Inland Northwest.”

Vince Bozzi has been a long-time fan and subscriber of Nostalgia. “Under Garrin’s

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stewardship, Nostalgia has thrived and reached new heights of excellence, and I feel that with Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living’s market penetration, we’ll be able to take Nostalgia to new heights,” Vince says. “We will take it seriously and not deliberately rock the boat with changes, but perhaps bring a freshness to it. Those who love the magazine have nothing to fear.”

“I’m pleased to pass this endeavor on to Vince and Emily,” Hertel says. “Their connection to the region is significant, and Vince graduated from a local high school, like so many of the readers of Nostalgia. The Bozzis’ attention to local matters over the last 20 years will undoubtedly keep Nostalgia relevant and powerfully endearing to the people of our region.”

Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine editor-in-chief, Stephanie Regalado, who wrote 18 of Nostalgia’s stories in the early years and was co-publisher with Hertel for nine issues after Byron King retired, will take over as editor, working alongside art director Kristi Soto.

“I’m an unapologetic fan of our region and cherish the opportunity to now share a full spectrum of stories—from the building blocks of this community in Nostalgia, to current affairs in Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living,” Regalado says. “We promise to be good stewards of Nostalgia—and will continue to accept stories from everyday people, as well as the base of contributors and historians who have made Nostalgia an intriguing read for all ages for a long time.”

Visit bozzimedia.com to subscribe to Nostalgia, and visit nostalgiamagazine.net for online content.

Story ideas can be sent to stephanie@spokanecda.com.

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by Vince Bozzi LEMONS to the Spokane Public Defender’s Office, which has kept a 72-year old man locked up in the Spokane County Jail for more than 30 months as he gets bumped from one public defender to another without anyone seeing his case through to completion. He’s likely already served longer than the time he’d have been convicted for, and his case has been delayed 21 times. He’s innocent until proven guilty, but W.H. McNutt languishes in prison. What made it difficult is the three strikes law, and this would be strike three, meaning if found guilty, he’ll spend the rest of his life in prison. But the mere difficulty of a case shouldn’t create endless delay for anyone.

LEMONS to the Spokane City Council for sinking $240,000 into a

parking study that basically is going to rip people off for parking in valuable spaces during busy times, to the tune of up to $5 per hour, and expanding the area that will be metered into roughly half of Kendall Yards, which has always had free parking on the streets. We do believe that most people are crybabies about parking downtown and could use a reality check on how much better we have it than Seattle, but the solution seems unfriendly to visitors and the price tag too high.

LILACS to Spokane developer Kent Hull, owner of Iron Bridge Office Campus, for saving the totem pole on Canada Island (now bearing the nearly unpronounceable name of snxw mene island). It seems the pole isn’t part of the local tribes’ culture and was slated for destruction.

Hull is falsely portrayed as a greedy developer, but he was instrumental in the pole being designed and installed in the first place, in 1977, and it seems only fair that it now be used just upriver on his parklike property, where it is wanted and will be cared for and available for all to see.

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LILACS to all the shoppers who kept Northtown Sears alive since 1961. It was the iconic store and longtime anchor tenant of the Northtown Mall since the days when it was an open-air mall. Too often when a business closes it’s viewed as a failure, but nearly 60 years of success doesn’t seem too shabby to this writer.

Many of us had jobs there when we were young (including both owners of this magazine) and a lot of us have fond memories of the restaurant, the caramel corn shop, the furniture at the north end, the great hardware selection and the many toys in the basement at Christmas.

LILACS to Spokane Public Schools for massaging their budget and moving a few things around to save the jobs of up to 16 teachers. It must be simply nerve-racking to be on their board having to find ways to overcome a huge budget shortage. We salute those who work hard in an almost thankless role.

LEMONS to the Spokane Public Libraries for doing away with late fees. We understand that it forces some to never be able to use the library again, but doesn’t it simply turn the library into a free book store? We feel there must be SOME incentive to get people to return books on time so others may use them. How about instead of charging fines, let them do an hour of volunteer work?

There’s always grunt work at the library that needs to be done.

LILACS to Providence Health Care for donating a full $1 million to create a playground in Riverfront Park for children with disabilities.

Of course, all children may use it, but many times disabled children can’t access standard park attractions. It’s especially generous considering the park is not on hospital grounds and is open to the public.

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Spokane County Fair The Spokane County Fair is a whirlwind of adventures; tilt-a-whirl rides, carnival games, fried things on a stick,

livestock shows, and craft displays, festooned with award ribbons. I would much rather draw a ride than get in one, though I thought this one with giant spinning pandas might not be too terrible. Still, I’d much rather spend my time in the barns, drawing all the different animals. Having live models is so much fun.

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Few moments capture my heart quite like those spent by a pristine lake in the late summer. If you love the feel of warm sand on your toes or the wind in your hair on a boat, Priest Lake is where you want to be.

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To Do List This Idaho hideaway has everything an adventure lover could want in a day trip.

When we were making our plans, we called a local friend and asked about what we couldn’t miss on our trip. She recommended stopping at the Moose Knuckle to grab any supplies for our excursions, as well as a great burger for lunch. It’s a casual atmosphere with a really lovely patio.

She also suggested a walk around Hanna Flats, an old-growth cedar forest that felt almost enchanted. The ¼ mile trail takes you through a majestic forest with giant trees and delicate plants that make up the forest community. We were in awe of the size of these silent giants, and the sheer scale of them put our troubles in perspective. The story placards placed along the trail gave even more context to how special this area is—a former homestead site from 1921, the Hanna family settled here and early loggers nearby left the trees surrounding them alone, as did powerful wildfires.

Hill’s Resort This family owned and operated resort on the edge of Priest Lake has been run by the Hill family for generations.

Sporting an award-winning restaurant and panoramic views, the patio is a great spot to grab a cocktail and enjoy the sound of the waves against the shoreline.

Visitors return for decades as a part of their summer tradition. Cabins fill up months in advance, and the energetic staff makes sure you have everything you need in this remote locale. Don’t forget to take home a jar of Hill’s homemade barbeque sauce or huckleberry preserves to relive your vacation.

Cavanaugh’s Another great spot to stay (and eat) is Cavanaugh’s in Coolin. You can take a boat across the lake to this stunning lakeside retreat, or stay in one of their seven luxury vacation rental units. We are partial to the fire pits they have on the beach where you can watch the sun go down. We chose to have dinner at their namesake restaurant overlooking the lake, and had the best fried pickles of our lives. Their skilled cooks prepare a wide-variety of dishes every day for dozens of hungry guests of all ages. The seared ahi and sweet potato tots were particularly enjoyable lakefront fare.

The dock next to the restaurant has one of the most picturesque views, and it was all too tempting to take a dip in the crystal clear water. We sat at the end of the dock as the sun dipped behind the trees and took in the seemingly unending beauty of the nearby Selkirks as the water gently lapped against our feet. The short two hour drive home to Spokane was therapeutic after a long day in the mountain sun, and the memories we took with us are still making us smile.

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It’s September, which means local students are returning to school, boats are being removed from area lakes, and college football is underway. Sunset is moving earlier, and with it, nighttime air will soon be brisk enough to require a jacket. And like clockwork, hordes of apple fanatics and corn maze enthusiasts will soon descend on Green Bluff.

With the traffic that can snarl the area’s roads on popular weekends, it can be easy to forget that Green Bluff is a valuable, working rural farmland with a long history. First a gathering place noted for its thick green grass and evergreen trees, local Native Americans hunted game in the area at least 200 years ago. European settlement brought significant change and development. As the area was colonized, the tribe lost its ancestral land, trees and stumps were removed, and homesteads and strawberry farms were established. The first grower’s association formed in 1903. And while the area’s production has changed many times over the years, it now hosts almost 40 growers of various crops, and its popularity derives both from its preservation and proximity.

While other small farming communities immediately surrounding Spokane have long since been overtaken by sprawl and suburban housing developments, Green Bluff provides a strong example of the possibilities when we keep our urban places urban and our rural places rural. Instead of tract housing, suburban strip malls, and woefully inadequate built-for-farms24

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not-homes transportation systems, we can instead have sustainable agriculture, family owned farms, and local meats, vegetables, and produce.

Spokane has historically been a laggard in recognizing this opportunity. Areas like Moran Prairie, Five Mile, and North Indian Trail—which once provided food for a growing city population and were never designed for large-scale housing development—have become large suburbs with inherent traffic problems and no real economic activity other than retail.

Washington’s Growth Management Act (GMA) is meant to halt the relentless drive of suburbanization, particularly in cities and regions with plenty of developable land. But despite massive redevelopment possibilities in the core of Spokane, Spokane Valley, and Liberty Lake, our county retains one of the largest urban growth areas in the state, hampering efforts to slow sprawl.

So, what could we do to fix this problem and keep our rural areas rural?

Locally, we could prioritize infrastructure development—like roads, bridges, and transit improvements—in the center city, providing incentive for more development to take place there. The City could develop stricter guidelines on utility extensions to rural and suburban areas. The County could update its Comprehensive Plan to preserve farmland and disallow future sprawling subdivisions. It could reduce our massive Urban Growth Area. The state legislature could update the GMA to strip counties of expansion authority in certain cases or increase property taxes in rural or suburban areas, which cost more to service.

Given the climate, livability, and resiliency benefits, I shudder to think of losing more local farmland. Let’s use every tool available to preserve what’s left for future generations.

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

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Best Ticket in Town 33rd annual Best of Broadway Season

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by Darin Burt

eeing a Broadway show is a quintessential New York experience.

But you don’t have to travel 2,588 miles to attend a memorable performance— classic titles and current favorites are as close as Downtown Spokane as WestCoast Entertainment brings the 33rd annual edition of the STCU Best of Broadway season to the First Interstate Center for the Arts.

The 2019-2020 Broadway schedule features multiple Tony Award-winning and premiere engagements, all direct from New York. Season packages include MISS SAIGON, the most epic love story of our time, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, an iconic phenomenon, ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, featuring Jimmy Buffett’s most loved tunes, JERSEY BOYS, behind-the-scenes true story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and MEAN GIRLS, the hilarious hit musical from writer Tina Fey. Special engagements are also available in addition to the season package. Titles featured include the return of THE BOOK OF MORMON, holiday spectacular MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS, the 2018 Tony Award winner for

Best Revival ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and the classic tale of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. “We have the unique challenge of working with different tours that are making their way across the U.S., so we can put together a great season with all of these different shows,” says Danielle Witte, WestCoast Entertainment marketing director.

“Family shows and classic titles do really well in Spokane,” Witte says, “but we also have a lot of people asking for new shows that might be a bit edgier—Book of Mormon from the creators of South Park, is a perfect example. There were a lot of people who came to see the Book of Mormon, when it was first here, that had never even been to the theater before.”

The musical phenomenon HAMILTON, a history lesson on the life of Alexander Hamilton told with a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, and R&B, will be a part of the 2020-2021 season. Subscribers from the 2019-2020 season will have first access to Hamilton tickets when renewing their season package the following year.

Tickets are available online at wcebroadway.com, by phone at (800) 843-4667 or in person at the TicketsWest box office at the Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.

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on his new poetry and fiction collections Award-winning writer Shann Ray has two new titles published this summer, a poetry collection, Sweetclover (Lost Horse Press, March 2019) and a collection of short stories, Blood Fire Vapor Smoke (Unsolicited Press, June 2019). Shann, a leadership and forgiveness studies professor at Gonzaga University, is the author of numerous titles, including American Book Award-winner American Masculine.

I caught up with Shann over email, where he answered questions about his compassionate and transformative fiction and poetry.

Your work is often described as “brutal” and yet your stories always hold in them a true and powerful moral center. Your latest story collection, Blood Fire Vapor Smoke is described by your publisher as a response to the “present age of enragement, and the collapsing binary of two hungers: violence and forgiveness.” Can you talk about the relationship between brutality and morality (violence/ forgiveness) in your work and in the world at large? Since my wife Jennifer first introduced me to the capacity art has for healing the heart of the world, I’ve been drawn to the nature of conflict, power, mercy, and love. Authentic love between people, in our families and friendships, and even with our enemies, humbles me. I see art as devoted to the transcendentals: beauty, goodness, justice, truth. When others draw me in and open my heart and soul, especially in my trauma, loss, or unavoidable suffering, I find myself awakened in a new place, hand in hand with others who live with abandon and love with uncommon strength. The musicians, painters, dancers, poets, short story writers and novelists I’ve been blessed to know, surprise me with their depth, with how fully they engage the human shadow, and with the sheer revolution in their art. Melanie Rae Thon, Melissa Kwasny, Toni Morrison, M.L. Smoker, Tolstoy, C.D. Wright—they embody the complexity of the human condition in our propensity for genocidal violence, and the Divine mystery that lives and speaks in our quietness, our humbled selves, and our most intimate care for one another.

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Based in Spokane and Servicing All of Washington and North Idaho.

I love the duality in your fiction and poems, how you explore notions of light and darkness, or—something we’ve discussed in person before—fusion and fission, the masculine and the feminine.

As you write, where do you see these lines blurring and intertwining? I love vital questions: Who can know the essence of the heart? What does life ask of us on behalf of one another? How can I honor the feminine and the masculine in others and in myself? Is death both a closure and an opening? Who has the right to foreclose on either the sacred or the profane? How can I listen to you more fully, know my own faults, ask forgiveness, and make amends? In our DNA and in the DNA of the stars, exists the same light, the same darkness.

How might fission or disruption, fracture or trauma, provide openings to greater light, harmony, and love, greater fusion. I write at night. I feel loved by my wife, my three daughters, deeply loved, and therefore I feel loved by the wilderness, the world around me, sisters and brothers everywhere, natives, immigrants, migrants, those of my German heritage who committed genocide against those of my Czech heritage, those who forgave this and in my grandparents’ case, even married one another, my immigrant families on my mother’s and father’s side who came to America for greater life, liberty, and happiness, the immigrant families who hold the same hope now.

In the gorgeous, fluid, vivid love poems of Sweetclover, you celebrate carnality and marriage with a refreshing passion. What do you see as the necessary components of a healthy marriage, and how is that similar to a healthy artistic practice? I wanted to honor my wife and the longtreasured marriage. Though my faults could have wrecked us many times, we’ve agreed to grow more humble and more willing to change when faced with our own chaos, and this has made all the difference. In an echo of this, pursuing life as an artist cycles through many lonely valleys and sometimes ascends to unforeseen heights. I find the most stabilizing force is love: sacrificial, given on behalf of the beloved other, attuned to the foresight necessary to help cocreate something to be cherished. Listening and responding well is loving each other.

As a writer of many titles, do you have a favorite? Why or why not? Generally the books of poems, because poetry is first love. I feel so grateful for the community of poets who have loved me and led me to more loving conceptions of life, God, and others.

What books would you recommend to Inland Northwest readers? Seattle writer Charles Johnson’s exquisite Middle Passage, and Debra Magpie Earling’s vivid, fiercely rendered American love song, Perma Red.

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Few chefs have set the local culinary scene on fire quite like Chad White. Born and raised in Spokane Valley, he made his mark on the culinary scene with an appearance on “Top Chef ” in its 13th season. After the continued support and encouragement of his family and friends, he decided to bring the bold flavors of Mexico to the diners in our city with Zona Blanca Ceviche. His cutting-edge, globally influenced style keeps his customers coming back for more. The tiny, flavor-packed eatery located inside of Steel Barrel Taproom would launch him into the successful world of fast-casual dining, and was the foundation of his local restaurant group. He has grown two other businesses from the ground up; he added High Tide, a lobster bar, and TT’s Old Iron Brewery, a thriving Spokane Valley barbecue joint to his list of acclaimed local restaurants.

The road to success hasn’t been without challenges, and his characteristic intensity and dedication to excellence had carried him through a series of setbacks that have positively impacted his leadership in the expanding culinary empire he has been building in Spokane. “It hasn’t been easy. It’s been difficult, and I’ve tried a lot of different things ... I’ve tried to be as consistent as possible and put on a happy face,” he says. “It isn’t always great, but I keep pushing forward.”

White raises more than $60,000 a year for local organizations with dinners that he puts on for charitable causes all over the city. “It’s not a lot of money, but the impact is huge. Restaurant employees are asked to give a lot,” says White. “We have an ability, especially in our food community, to give back to organizations, and we take that very seriously. There is an opportunity to do something, and there is a far greater responsibility as a restaurateur in this city.

It’s about training, it’s about love, and it’s about support.” Organizations like Big Table, Junior League of Spokane, No Kid Hungry, CVHS Booster Club, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Kawasaki Disease Foundation, and Second Harvest Food Bank benefit from the donations of his time and talent.

At the end of the day, what makes the sacrifices of being a restaurant owner worth it for White is simple.“I love seeing people happy. It really is so important to me,” he says. “Seeing people smile because they’re being cared for. Hearing reviews that say, ‘This is the most delicious meal I’ve ever had in Spokane,’ matters less to me, but seeing somebody truly enjoy their experience—that is really the highlight of it all.”

White believes in making people happy, as well as in the importance of supporting other chefs through the process of collaboration. It is important to him to be challenged and to improve his craft as well as to form relationships with fellow industry members.

“I love collaborating and camaraderie amongst chefs,” he says. “We all cook on different levels. I guarantee that there is someone in this city that can do something better than me, and the exciting thing about collaborating is growth.” His persistent belief in the possibilities in Spokane’s future help to maintain the buzz that we continue to receive from around the nation as a burgeoning food destination, and we can’t wait to see what he does next.

I love collaborating and camaraderie amongst chefs

Erin Peterson is a professional educator, award-winning blogger and a passionate local restaurant advocate with the Spokane Culinary Arts Guild. When she isn't teaching, she is cooking for friends and family, eating at the best ingredient-driven restaurants she can find, or researching and writing about it. Follow her adventures on Instagram at @scaguild.

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SEPTEMBER 6, OCTOBER 4:

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

SEPTEMBER 13, OCTOBER 11:

CdA ArtWalk Five to 8 p.m. every second Friday of the month, April-December, stroll through beautiful downtown Coeur d'Alene and enjoy local and nationally acclaimed artists.

Visit supporting galleries, shops, restaurants and businesses. A free, family-friendly event. Downtown Coeur d’Alene. artsandculturecda.org.

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SEPTEMBER 13:

WSU College of Medicine Medvengers Gala The WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is seeking superheroes to rescue medical students from the evil Debt at the annual Medvengers gala.

Enjoy an action-packed evening of appetizers, cocktails, dinner, silent auction, live auction and paddle raise, plus thrilling appearances from the Medvenger and the evil Debt. All proceeds support scholarships for medical students. Davenport Grand Hotel. 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. medicine.wsu.edu.

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Spokane Poetry Slam and BootSlam

Spokane Symphony with Michael Cavanaugh: The Music of Elton John

SEPTEMBER 16, OCTOBER 6, OCTOBER 21:

Spokane Poetry Slam is competitive performance poetry at its Northwest finest. Every first and third week of the month, spoken word warriors battle for Inland Empire supremacy and a $50 Grand Prize. Each poem is judged by five members of the audience and, after two rounds of poetry, whichever poet has the highest cumulative score is declared the winner. Bootslam, at Boots Bakery, is held on the first Sunday of each month, while Spokane Poetry Slam, held at the Bartlett, is held on the third Monday of each month. Boots Bakery and Lounge, 24 W. Main Ave. The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. spokanepoetryslam.org.

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Norman Rockwell’s America Norman Rockwell’s heart-warming depictions of everyday life made him the best-known and most beloved American artist of the 20th century.

He lived and worked through one of the most eventful periods in the nation’s history, and his paintings vividly chronicled those times. His images often served as a mirror of American life, reflecting not who we really were, so much as what we thought and felt— and what we endeavored to become.

Norman Rockwell's America exhibits a remarkable collection of 26 oil paintings as well as original posters and all 323 vintage Saturday Evening Post magazine covers spanning six decades, allowing for a comprehensive look at his distinguished career. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org or themac@northwestmuseum.org.

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SEPTEMBER 6:

You won’t want to miss “The Amazing Michael Cavanaugh” (The New York Times) performing the songs of Elton John. Cavanaugh wowed Spokane audiences performing the music of Billy Joel with the Spokane Symphony. The charismatic performer returns to lend his musical brilliance to hits such as “Benny and the Jets,” “Your Song,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “Rocket Man,” “Candle in the Wind,” and more. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

SEPTEMBER 7:

Marshall Tucker Band In the early fall of 1973, the Marshall Tucker Band was still a young and hungry group out to prove themselves every time they hit the stage. Today, the band records on its own label and continues to release new and previously unreleased material. Still led today by Gray, they represent a time and place in music that will never be duplicated. Gray is quick to credit the band’s current, dynamic members with carrying on the timeless essence of The Marshall Tucker Band sound. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest. com.

SEPTEMBER 14-15:

Spokane Symphony Masterworks 1: American Rhythms Buckle up for John Adams’ rhythmic Short Ride in a Fast Machine. Gershwin wrote of his Rhapsody in Blue, “I heard it as a sort of musical kaleidoscope of America – of our vast melting pot.” Known for its integration of jazz rhythms with classical music, it is considered Gershwin’s most famous work. Copland’s Third Symphony is known as the essential American symphony that fuses his distinct “Americana” style of his ballets with the symphonic form. His famous Fanfare for the Common Man is woven throughout the work. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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Diana Krall Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, her albums have garnered five Grammy Awards, ten Juno Awards and have also earned nine gold, three platinum and seven multiplatinum albums. Krall's unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time. First Interstate Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

films that span five decades have produced some of the greatest movie music in history. From “Goldfinger” and “Live and Let Die” to “Diamonds are Forever” and “Skyfall,” be prepared to be shaken and stirred by the blockbuster Bond hits. Dress up in your Bond attire. Come early for a cocktail party, games and photo ops. Doors open 90 minutes before the concert.

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

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SEPTEMBER 29:

Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band - Final Tour Staying true to his legendary sound, Bob Seger effortlessly marries blues, country, and heartland soul into his trademark brand of Motor City rock ‘n’ roll. Year after year, new fans discover what longtime fans have always known, the Grammy Awardwinning rocker’s extraordinary catalogue is rich with character and passion. His songs have entered the pantheon of contemporary popular music, Bob Segers hits include “Hollywood Nights,” “Still the Same,” “Old Time Rock and Roll,” “We’ve Got Tonight,” “You’ll Accomp’ny Me,” “Against the Wind,” “Her Strut,” “Roll Me Away,” “Like a Rock,” “The Fire Inside,” and so much more. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325SEAT or ticketswest.com.

SEPTEMBER 24-25:

Spokane Symphony: Chamber Soiree on the Stage: Fall Experience the Chamber Soirée Series at one of the most intimate musical settings in Spokane—onstage at The Fox. You will be seated at a table on the stage facing the breathtaking view of the theater auditorium and surrounded by phenomenal sound.

Small ensembles of symphony musicians will perform chamber works from baroque to contemporary. Coffee and dessert are included with your ticket purchase and a selection of premium wines are available for purchase by the glass. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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Spokane Symphony Pops 1: James Bond - The Music “Nobody does it better” with the music of James Bond than the Spokane Symphony.

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Robert Plant has announced a series of North American dates. The tour – which once again sees him accompanied

by The Sensational Space Shifters – will make a Pacific Northwest stop in Spokane. First Interstate Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

OCTOBER 5-6:

Spokane Symphony Masterworks 2: Garden Romance Celebrate love with one of the great works of the guitar repertoire, Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. The blind composer drew his inspiration from “the fragrance of magnolias, the singing of birds, and the gushing of fountains” in the palace gardens of Aranjuez. The concerto’s lush romanticism contrasts with the timeless purity of Satie’s Gymnopédies. Robert Schumann admired Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 for its lightness and grace, but what made it popular with most 19th century Romantics was the force of its tragic power and emotional complexity, from its pulsing opening and poignant Andante to its exuberant finale. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

Neil Diamond Night: Performed by Jack Powell

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Come and listen to the timeless music of Neil Diamond's popular songs. Jack Powell presents a non-stop, two hour show performing more than 25 Neil Diamond hits, plus well known classics by other artists. Celebrate one of the greatest songbooks in popular music history with Neil Diamond Night. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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OCTOBER 9:

Sleater-Kinney Sleater-Kinney set a new bar for punk’s political insight and emotional impact.

Now, at the height of their formidable powers, the feminist icons continue to challenge themselves, break all the rules and push boundaries. This new creative chapter in the acclaimed band’s musical journey is poised to win over both longtime admirers and new fans alike. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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OCTOBER 12:

Spokane Symphony: Music of David Bowie Join the Spokane Symphony, conductor Brent Havens, Vocalist David Brighton, and a full rock band on a symphonic tour that explores the incredible range of David Bowie's music. Includes hits "Space Oddity," "Changes," "Under Pressure," "Heroes," "Rebel Rebel," "Fame," "China Girl," and more. David Bowie impersonator David Brighton and Windborne Music's exceptional musicians combine with a full orchestra to present some of rock's most iconic music with the Music of David Bowie performed as you've never heard it before, complete with full rock lighting.

It's a night of music you won't want to miss. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325SEAT or ticketswest.com.

SEPTEMBER 18:

Power 50 Awards Event If you were going to plan something BIG in our region, who would you want on your dream team? The team at Bozzi Media and Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine have pulled together 50 of their top bets in Spokane and the 10 top in Coeur d'Alene for this year’s Power 50 Awards. Come out to meet our region's most influential professionals—in time, presence and financial investments—who continue to shape our community in positive ways. Open to the general public, and emceed by Kevin Parker. The Hangar Event Center. 6095 E. Rutter Ave. bozzitickets.com.

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Demetri Martin Demetri Martin is a standup comedian, artist, writer, and director. He began doing standup comedy in New York City, where he worked as a staff writer for Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

Demetri then became a regular performer on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

Demetri won the Perrier Award at the International Fringe Festival in Edinburgh for his one man show, If I. At the Melbourne International Comedy festival, his show Dr. Earnest Parrot Presents Demetri Martin won Australia’s Barry Award. Demetri has released three standup comedy albums and four hour-long standup comedy specials, including his latest for Netflix, The Overthinker. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq the World Tour The Official RuPaul’s Drag Race World Tour returns with an all new production for 2019. Mission leader Asia O’Hara is on a journey to save the universe with the help of her intergalactic queens including Detox, Kameron Michaels, Kim Chi, Naomi Smalls, Plastique, Violet Chachki and Yvie Oddly. Presented by Voss Events in collaboration with World of Wonder and VH1. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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Come out and help us raise money for Suicide Prevention and learn more about what you can do in our community to bring awareness and Prevention.

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Wild Kratts Live is a theatrical stage show based on the #1 animated television series Wild Kratts. Martin and Chris Kratt, stars of the Emmynominated Wild Kratts step out live on stage to engage the audience in a classic Wild Kratts story. Experience, live-on-stage, the astounding “creature” fundamentals, and the infectious excitement and inspiring quest of the Kratt Brothers that make the hit television series Wild Kratts so popular with kids and their families. First Interstate Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest. com.

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Beyond Pink Designer Fashion Show

Disney On Ice: Mickey’s Search Party

Upping the bar every year, we can’t wait to see how Beyond Pink will stun guests on October 5. You are greeted with wine and appetizers and have the opportunity to bid on a multitude of silent auction items.

Twelve of the most talented local artists and designers will show off their creations as models adorned in designer outfits sweep down the runway. Each outfit comes with themed packages that are auctioned off one-by-one throughout the evening. One hundred percent of the net proceeds go toward funding for women who cannot afford thermography—a risk assessment tool that can detect your risk of breast cancer and can “see” breast disease at its earliest stage, which could be 8-10 years before a mass is seen on a mammogram. The Davenport Grand. 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. beyondpink.net.

Join Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, a brand-new adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts. Help them follow Captain Hook’s treasure map and look for clues in the search for Tinker Bell in immersive, fantastic worlds. Explore the colorful spirit realm of Coco in Miguel’s Disney On Ice debut, sail away with Moana as she bravely saves her island, see Belle in the sky above you as the enchanted chandelier comes to life, and sing-along with Elsa in the icy world of Frozen.

Make memories with your whole family during Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid as the search party becomes an all-out magical celebration on the ice, in the air, and all around. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325SEAT or ticketswest.com

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SEPTEMBER 28:

We Will Rock You

OCTOBER 10:

Best of the City Who are the people, the places and the businesses who make Spokane and Coeur d’Alene shine? Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine readers were happy to share their favorites in this year’s Best of the City Awards, and Bozzi Media is happy to throw an epic party in order to celebrate this year’s winners. On Thursday, October 10 you can experience all of the Gold, Glitz and Glamour as they honor and celebrate the annual Best of the City Awards alongside Bozzi Media's 20th Anniversary. Enjoy a paparazzi arrival on the red carpet as you fascinate in formal attire and take in an evening full of surprises with live music, award winning appetizers and business vendors, champagne, full bars, and a dance party you won’t soon forget. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. bozzitickets. com.

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We Will Rock You is a quirky, eccentric and heartfelt story of outsiders. It is also a creative cautionary tale for the cyberage. We Will Rock You follows two revolutionaries, Galileo and Scaramouche, on a quest to save rock n’ roll in a post-apocalyptic world where there are no musical instruments and rock n’ roll has died. Galileo and Scaramouche will join a small group of societal outcasts, the Bohemians, as they fight to take back the iPlanet from the all-powerful Globalsoft, led by the Killer Queen. They will fight for freedom, individuality and the rebirth of rock n’ roll. First Interstate Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her school teacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey.

Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean head mistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts and could be her fellow student’s saving grace. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St. (509) 325-2507. For tickets: (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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Madame Butterfly Puccini’s Madame Butterfly tells the story of a young Japanese maiden whose pride and honor are wounded by an American naval officer, leading to heartbreak and tragedy. This production, directed by Fenlon Lamb, will feature an innovative set design constructed by Papermoon Opera Productions. The unique lighting and projections will complete the dramatic effects for the highly stylized paper sets. Conductor Dean Williamson, who is entering his fourth season as Music Director of the Nashville Opera, returns to INO where he received his opera conducting debut. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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wouldn’t have literary masterpieces like Romeo and Juliet. But without Henry Condell and John Heminges, we would have lost half of Shakespeare’s plays forever. After the death of their friend and mentor, the two actors are determined to compile the First Folio and preserve the words that shaped their lives.

They’ll just have to borrow, beg, and band together to get it done. Amidst the noise and color of Elizabethan London, The Book of Will finds an unforgettable true story of love, loss, and laughter, and sheds new light on a man you may think you know. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St. (509) 325-2507.

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Miss Saigon Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical MISS SAIGON, from the creators of Les Misérables. This is the story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim who is orphaned by war and forced to work in a bar run by a notorious character known as the Engineer. There she meets and falls in love with an American G.I. named Chris, but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For three years, Kim goes on an epic journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who has no idea he's fathered a son. Featuring stunning spectacle and a sensational cast of 42 performing the soaring score, including Broadway hits like “The Heat is On in Saigon,” “The Movie in My Mind,” “Last Night of the World” and “American Dream,” this is a theatrical event you will never forget. First Interstate Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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JOIN US THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 for all the Gold, Glitz and Glamour as we celebrate the annual Best of the City Awards alongside Bozzi Media's 20th Anniversary held at the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox in downtown Spokane, 1001 W Sprague Ave, Spokane WA 99201.

Enjoy a paparazzi arrival on the red carpet as we fascinate in formal attire to celebrate and honor Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living reader’s favorite businesses and people making our city shine.

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Spokane’s Power 50 Awards & Top 10 in Coeur d’Alene

he Power 50 awards list has been massaged over the years as people come in and out of power and influence in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, but the heart of it stays the same: we look for those who are continuously managing and creating exciting things in our region. When we get stuck, or it’s hard to choose, we ask: who would we want on our dream team?

We’ve pulled together 50 professionals in Spokane and 10 in Coeur d'Alene who hold the power of influence, resources, leadership, and presence to continue shaping the community in positive ways.

We value their contributions, and we respect their dedication. Read on to meet this year’s Power 50.

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1 1. W. STACEY COWLES

President, Cowles Company Stacey Cowles is president of Cowles Company, publisher of The SpokesmanReview and oversees the company’s startup investment division. He was founding chair of the Downtown Spokane Partnership and serves on boards including The Associated Press, Greater Spokane Inc. and the Inland Northwest Council of Boy Scouts.

2. JIM FRANK

Principal & CEO, Greenstone Corporation Jim Frank grew up in Coeur d’Alene and received both an engineering degree and a law degree from Gonzaga University. He practiced environmental

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3. BETSY COWLES

Chairman, Cowles Company The Cowles Company is a diversified family-owned company.

Betsy Cowles oversees the real estate, broadcast and insurance divisions, including television stations in Washington and Montana and retail development River Park Square. She is past chair of Greater Spokane Incorporated and the WSU Board of Regents.

4. WALT & KAREN WORTHY

President & CEO (Owners), Worthy Enterprises, LLC Walt and Karen Worthy have owned and operated Davenport Hotels for 19 years.

Walt Worthy is originally from Georgia and Karen from Western Washington.

The Worthys’ local business investments began in the early 1970s and have included residential housing, mini-storage units, major commercial buildings, office properties and hotels. The Worthys are known for their development of Rock Point Corporate Center, River View Corporate Center, the restoration of the Historic Davenport Hotel, Davenport Tower, Davenport Lusso, Davenport Grand and, most recently, the Centennial Hotel Spokane (previously Hotel RL).

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5. JERRY DICKER

Owner, GVD Commercial Properties, Inc. Jerry Dicker founded GVD Commercial Properties, Inc. in 1974. GVD owns more than 100 properties in 18 states, totaling more than two million square feet of buildings. Dicker began as a neighborhood shopping center developer, but by the late 1980s had pioneered the “power center,” which combined large promotional tenants such as Costco, Home Depot, IKEA, Toys R Us, theatre multiplexes, and other “big-box” users, with restaurants and smaller retail users.

Dicker has substantial investments in the area of hospitality and entertainment. His company owns and operates four hotels, including the historic Montvale Hotel, and owns and runs the Bing Crosby Theater.

6. SCOTT MORRIS

Chairman, President & CEO, Avista Corporation Scott Morris is chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Avista Corporation. He has been with Avista for 37 years, was elected president in 2006 and named chairman and CEO in 2008. Morris has served on a wide variety of national, state and community boards.

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7. PETER STANTON

Chairman & CEO, Washington Trust Bank Peter Stanton was named president of WTB in 1990, becoming the fourth generation head of the bank that is now the oldest and largest privately owned commercial bank in the Northwest.

Stanton serves as chairman of the board for WTB Financial Corporation and is a board member for Inland Northwest Council, Boy Scouts of America and serves on the Washington Roundtable.

8. JACK HEATH

President & COO, Washington Trust Bank Jack Heath is the president and chief operating officer of Washington Trust Bank. He was elected to this position in March 2000. Prior to this, Heath was senior vice president, Retail Banking— September 1998, senior vice president, North Idaho Market Manager—February 1996, and vice president, Commercial Loans—October 1989. Heath is active in the community, serving on the board of Greater Spokane Incorporated, The Executive Board of Inland Northwest Council Boy Scouts of America, Gonzaga University Board of Regents, Pacific Coast Banking School Board, and PREMERA Board of Directors.

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9. ELAINE COUTURE

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

10. HARLAN DOUGLASS

President, Harlan D. Douglass, Inc. Harlan D. Douglass, Inc. is a private building and real estate investment company. Douglass has been a director of Inland Northwest Bank since 1989. He has also been a director of Northwest Bancorporation Inc. since 1992. His primary business activities consist of the management of a diversified real estate business, including multifamily and commercial projects.

11. DAVE BLACK

CEO, Principal of Black Realty, Inc; Black Commercial, Inc; Black Realty Management, Inc, and Black Management Services, Inc. Dave Black started his real estate career in 1981 and became CEO of his company in 1984. He now manages more than 100 people and properties.

He holds an undergraduate degree from WSU and a Masters of Business Administration degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver. He sits on many boards including Greater Spokane Incorporated, the Downtown Spokane Partnership, and the Boy Scouts of America. He is a leader, whether at work or play, and a father to two grown sons.

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President, Stone Group of Companies Larry Stone grew up in Spokane and graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla. His involvement in the community includes Spokane Ponderosa, East Spokane Business Association, Spokane Preservation Advocates, Spokane Regional Transportation Council and the Downtown Spokane Partnership.

13. BOBBY BRETT

Owner, Spokane Indians & Spokane Chiefs Born in Brooklyn and raised in El Segundo, California, the real estate investor purchased the Spokane Indians baseball team of the Northwest League in 1985. Brett relocated his family to Spokane shortly after he purchased the Spokane Chiefs Hockey team in 1990.

After playing baseball at Cal Poly, he briefly played in the Kansas City Royals minor league system. Brett has invested in several apartment and commercial properties in Spokane with Chris Batten of Rencorp Realty, and owns several other minor league baseball franchises.

He served two terms on Minor League Baseball’s Board of Trustees, and serves as a member of the Executive Committee of Western Hockey League Board of Governors.

14. CRAIG D. GATES

President and Chief Executive Officer, Key Tronic EMS Craig Gates has been president and CEO of Key Tronic EMS since April 2009. He has held various executive management positions since joining the company in 1994. From 1991 to October 1994, Gates served as director of operations, electronics for the microswitch division of Honeywell Inc. From 1982 to 1991, he held various engineering and management positions within the microswitch division.

15. SCOTT ENDRES

Vice President – Flat Rolled Products, Kaiser Aluminum Scott Endres formerly served as plant manager at Kaiser’s Trentwood facility in Spokane. Endres joined Kaiser in 1997 and has held numerous key management positions in maintenance and engineering and served as project manager for the Trentwood facility’s heat treat plate capacity expansion project.

He has more than 20 years of experience in the aluminum industry.

16. TOM SIMPSON

President, Spokane Angel Alliance; CEO, Ignite Northwest Tom Simpson has 35 years of experience as an investment banker, venture capitalist, angel investor and entrepreneur. He is CEO of Ignite

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Northwest, president of the Spokane Angel Alliance, managing member of kick-start angel investment funds and serves on the boards of Arevo, Berg, GenPrime, Medcurity, Spiceology, Stay Alfred and Vaagen Timbers. Previously, he was co-founder and executive chairman of etailz, an innovative eCommerce company acquired in 2016.

17. PHIL HAUGEN

COO, Kalispel Tribe Economic Authority As the chief operating officer of the Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority, Phil Haugen oversees all businesses owned and operated by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, including Northern Quest Resort and Casino and the Kalispel Golf and Country Club. Haugen began working at Northern Quest when it first opened in 2000. Since then, he has held a variety of roles, including executive director of Tribal Gaming, assistant general manager and general manager. Haugen is a proud member of the Kalispel Tribe and one of the first tribal members to earn a college degree. He has served on several charitable boards, including the American Red Cross, Camas Path and the Rypien Foundation.

18. MARK FEW

Head Coach, Gonzaga University Men’s Basketball Gonzaga University head coach Mark Few has established himself as one of the most successful coaches in NCAA Division I basketball annals in his 20 seasons at the helm, and in the process has made Bulldog basketball a household name across the country.

With 29 years on the Gonzaga bench, Few is the longest tenured men’s basketball coach in Bulldog history.

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President, Multicare Rockwood Spokane Bryan Mueller brought more than 20 years experience in health care and an impeccable resume to the role of president of Rockwood in 2017. He had previously been both the chief operating officer for the Swedish Medical Group and the chief executive of Swedish Mill Creek and Redmond Ambulatory Care Centers. Mueller’s educational background includes a Masters of Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota and two Bachelor degrees (Nursing and Chemistry) from the University of Manitoba.

20. RAY SPRINKLE

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

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21 21. TODD MIELKE

CEO, Greater Spokane Incorporated Five generations of the Mielke family have called Spokane home. Born and raised on Spokane’s north side, Todd Mielke was educated in Spokane Public Schools and attended college in the Inland Northwest.

He served a handful of years as a State Representative in the early 90s. He is now the CEO of Greater Spokane Incorporated, the regional Chamber of Commerce.

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22. LARRY SOEHREN

President & CEO, Kiemle Hagood Larry Soehren is president and CEO of Kiemle Hagood, the region’s largest commercial real estate company. He joined the company in 1983 and became a partner in 1996. In addition to his duties as president, Soehren oversees the Management Services Division and serves as a court appointed receiver. The company’s current management portfolio consists of eight million square feet of property throughout the Intermountain Northwest.

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23. SHELLY REDINGER

Superintendent, Spokane Public Schools Dr. Shelley Redinger joined Spokane Public Schools as superintendent in the summer of 2012, returning to the community where she was born.

She received her B.A. and M. Ed. from Washington State University and her M. Ed. and Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina.

Dr. Redinger leads through collaboration and by focusing on the vision of the district.

She works hard to develop and nurture relationships between all stakeholders and isn’t afraid to make changes when needed after thoroughly studying an issue.

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24. BARRY BAKER

President and CEO- Baker Construction & Development, Inc. Barry Baker joined Baker Construction in 1977 and has been the president and CEO of the company since 1984. Baker brings more than four decades of leadership to the company and the community. Those close to Baker love his positive attitude and sense of humor.

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25. EZRA ECKHARDT

President & CEO, Spokane Teachers Credit Union Ezra Eckhardt is a fifth-generation Spokane resident who is deeply committed to the community.

Among other areas of service, he has served on the boards for the Spokane International Airport, the Spokane University District, and Gonzaga Preparatory School, and he has been active in Greater Spokane Incorporated and the Downtown Spokane Partnership. A distinguished graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Eckhardt also holds a master’s degree in business administration from Gonzaga University, where he has been an adjunct professor at the Jepson School of Business.

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27. THAYNE MCCULLOH

President, Gonzaga University

35. MARK RICHARD President, Downtown Spokane Partnership

36. KRISTIN GOFF & SHAYNE GOFF

28. JEFF PHILLIPS

Owner/President; General Manager, Wendle Ford Nissan Infiniti

29. ED SCHWEITZER

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Owner, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratory

30. AARON WILSON CEO, CHAS

31. CHRISTINE JOHNSON

Chancellor, Community Colleges of Spokane

32. TYLER LAFFERTY/ NICK MURTO. – Owners, Seven2 and 14Four

33. CARLA CICERO – CEO, Numerica

34. JORDAN & JOEL TAMPIEN – Founders/Owners, 4Degrees

CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho

38. ARMANDO HURTADO & JOSH HISSONG

Principals, HGD Architecture

39. ADAM HEGSTED – Chef & Owner, Eat Good Group

43. REGINA MALVEAUX

CEO, YWCA—Spokane

44. MICHAEL SENSKE President and CEO, Pearson Packaging Systems

45. TONI LODGE CEO, Native Project

46. JASON L. CLARK President and CEO, 2nd Harvest

47. MARY CULLINAN President, Eastern Washington University

48. GINGER EWING & LUKE BAUMGARTEN Founders, Terrain

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50. KEVIN PARKER

Owner, Iron Bridge Office Campus CEO, Integra Imaging, PS; Inland Imaging, LLC

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CEO, Spokane Public Facilities District

President and CEO, Wheatland Bank Owner, Dutch Bros

Top 10 in Coeur d’Alene 1. DUANE B. HAGADONE CEO and Founder , Hagadone Hospitality Corporation

2. JERRY JAEGER

President and Founer, Hagadone Hospitality Corporation

3. RICHARD MACLENNAN

President, N. Idaho College

4. JON NESS

CEO, Kootenai Health

5. JOHN STONE

Developer, Riverstone

6. GARY NORTON

Owner, Silverwood Theme Park

7. FRANCIS SIJOHN

CEO, Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel

8. THOMAS TEDDER Owner, Founder, Tedder Industries

9. CJ BUCK

CEO, Buck Knives

10. GREGORY GREEN President, Fatbeam

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Join us—in person—in celebrating the people on the following pages during the awards event on Wednesday, September 18 at the Hangar Event Center. Appetizers by Greenbriar, music by Pat Simmons of the Cronkites, and the awards ceremony will be emceed by Kevin Parker.

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DATE: Wednesday, September 18 PLACE: Hangar Event Center at Felt’s Field TIME: 5-8 p.m. (doors/drinks open at 5, Greenbriar appetizers at 5:30, awards at 6:30 with emcee Kevin Parker)

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Health Care Options

by Elaine Floyd, CFP®

in Retirement

SOME 58% OF PEOPLE in the U.S. today get their health insurance through an employer, either their own or a spouse’s (or a parent’s, if under 26). Employers usually subsidize the premiums, so employees generally pay far less than the full cost of the insurance. Premiums for family coverage averaged $19,616 in 2018, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation 2018 Employer Health Benefits Survey, but employees paid just 29% of that, or $5,547 ($462 per month). The subsidy was even greater for single coverage: employees paid just 18% of the $6,896 annual premium, or $1,186 ($99 per month). These are averages, so your situation could be different.

RETIREMENT BEFORE AGE 65 If you retire before the Medicare-eligible age of 65, you may have several options: Retiree insurance. Only 18% of large firms offered retiree insurance in 2018, compared to 66% in 1988, according to the Kaiser survey.

Of those that do offer retiree insurance, it’s mainly for early retirees (91%), as opposed to Medicare-eligible retirees (67%). Because of the employer subsidy and quality of the coverage, retiree insurance is usually a good deal, for those lucky enough to have access to it.

A spouse’s plan. If you lose employer coverage due to retirement but your spouse is still working, you may be able to get onto his or her plan. Again, the employer subsidy and quality of coverage usually make this a good deal.

If both retiree insurance and spousal coverage are available, compare the two. Consider premiums, deductibles, co-payments, and coinsurance to determine potential out-of-pocket costs under each plan.

Individual insurance. If employer insurance is not available, you can buy individual insurance on the exchanges. It won’t be cheap.

The average unsubsidized premium for a silver plan for a 60-year-old is $1,140 per month. For a gold plan it’s $1,300.

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as supplemental insurance (plan terms will change now that Medicare becomes the primary payer). If a medical bill is incurred, Medicare will pay first according to its plan limits, and the retiree plan may fill in some of the gaps, such as the deductible and the 20% coinsurance. If the retiree plan also offers creditable prescription drug coverage, you may not need to enroll in Medicare Part D (the plan will let you know if Part D enrollment is necessary) and may get better coverage than Part D plans available on the open market.

If you are on a spouse’s plan when you turn 65, and if your spouse is still working, you may remain on the employer plan. If the plan covers 20 or more employees and is a good plan, with an employer subsidy and comprehensive coverage, you do not need to enroll in Medicare at age 65. You can stay on the employer plan and delay enrolling in Medicare until you go off that plan.

However, once you turn 65, you CAN enroll in different parts of Medicare depending on how it rounds out (or replaces) the employer plan. For example, you ca enroll in Part A only, which is free and may offer better hospital coverage than the employer plan. You might even enroll in Part B and pay the monthly premium ($135.50 in 2019), especially if the plan deductible is rather high. (The Medicare Part B deductible is only $185 in 2019.) Depending on your drug regimen, you might find a Part D drug plan on the open market that beats the employer’s drug coverage. (Note: if you enroll in Part D you must also enroll in at least Part A.) Each part should be looked at separately, and the employer plan compared to plans available on the open market.

There are two caveats: 1) If the employer plan is paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA), once you enroll in Medicare there can be no further HSA contributions. (Because Medicare offers better coverage than the highdeductible plans that are usually paired with HSAs, it may be worth giving up the HSA to get Medicare.) 2) The Part B monthly premium may be more than $135.50 if your joint income is over $170,000 and subject to the income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA).

Be sure to take these additional costs into

account. If you have individual health insurance when you turn 65, you will likely be ecstatic to go onto Medicare. You should apply for Parts A and B three months before your 65th birthday; Medicare will go into effect on the first day of the 65th birthday month. You need to decide whether you want Original Medicare with a Medigap plan and standalone drug plan, or a Medicare Advantage plan, and do the required shopping in time to enroll in the chosen plan(s) by the first of the month that you turn 65.

RETIREMENT AT OR AFTER AGE 65 If you are still working when you turn 65, you may stay on the employer plan if it covers 20 or more employees. It is illegal for employers with 20 or more employees to force age-65 employees onto Medicare by offering them a lesser plan than the one offered to younger employees. But now that Medicare is available, you should compare the employer plan to Medicare. Whereas the employer plan is subsidized by the employer, Medicare is subsidized by the government.

In most cases the health care itself—that is, where you seek health care services—need not change. What’s different is who pays and how much they pay. Actually, with health care pricing as crazy as it is, no one really knows how much insurance pays. That’s why our focus is on how much you pay—that is, how much you will pay out-of-pocket for premiums, deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and the full cost of noncovered services and drugs.

Note: If you are covered by a plan that covers fewer than 20 employees when you turn 65, you need to enroll in Medicare. Plans that cover fewer than 20 pay secondary to Medicare, and you must be enrolled in Medicare in order for the plan to pay its share. If Medicare does not pay primary (because you are not enrolled in Medicare), the plan may not pay anything at all. Some of these plans volunteer to pay in the absence of Medicare, but they are not required to do so, and they could back out of that agreement at any time. After enrolling in Medicare, check with the insurer to see if it offers a plan that can serve as Medicare supplement insurance; then compare that plan to what you can get on the open market.

WHAT ABOUT YOUR SPOUSE? Before going into the analysis between employer plans and Medicare, check is the spouse’s coverage under either option. Is your spouse on your plan? Do you need to stay on the employer plan in order for your spouse to be covered? If you go off the employer plan and onto Medicare, does your spouse have other options, such as her own employer insurance? The spouse may be able to go onto COBRA for as long as 36 months after

you leave the plan to go onto Medicare, but this would require her to pay the full, unsubsidized premium. Also, COBRA may not be available if the employer plan covers fewer than 20 employees. If your spouse’s only option would be individual insurance under the ACA, those extra costs would need to be factored into the analysis.

COMPARE EMPLOYER PLAN TO MEDICARE Employer insurance is generally considered to be more comprehensive than Medicare, and many people simply assume they will stay on the employer plan after age 65 if they are still working.

But it behooves everyone turning 65 to compare the employer plan to what they can get on the open market with Medicare.

For example, the average employer plan in the Kaiser survey has a cost-sharing premium (i.e., the employee’s share) of $99 per month and a deductible of $1,573. The average copayment is $25 to see a primary care physician and $40 to see a specialist. If outpatient surgery is needed, the average coinsurance rate is 19% and the average copayment is $151. If hospitalization is needed, the average coinsurance rate is 19%; the average copayment is $284 per hospital admission, and the average per diem charge is $327. For prescription drugs the average copayment is $11 for first-tier drugs, $33 for second-tier drugs, $59 for third-tier drugs, and $105 for fourth-tier drugs.

What makes employer insurance hard to analyze is that out-of-pocket costs will depend on how sick you could get. A healthy worker whose plan allows for no-cost screenings and checkups could conceivably pay no more than the monthly premiums—$1,188 per year, on average. At the other extreme might be a serious health event that pushes you into the plan’s out-of-pocket maximum of $7,350 (the maximum for nongrandfathered plans under the ACA). Medicare, when supplemented with additional insurance, is designed for people to be sick. The monthly premiums are higher, but when you are fully covered, out-of-pocket costs are minimal. For $375 per month ($135.50 for Part B, $200 for Medigap Plan F and $40 for a drug plan), or $4,500 a year, pretty much all health care costs are covered, except for the things Medicare doesn’t cover, such as

dental, vision, and hearing. It is possible to pay less with a Medicare Advantage plan—some plans have zero premiums but charge copayments or coinsurance if services are utilized.

Medicare may cost more if you are subject to the IRMAA. MEDICARE AND HSAS What if the employer plan is a health savings account (HSA) paired with a high-deductible health plan (HDHP)? These plans are definitely designed for healthy people: the premiums are low, and if little or no health care costs are incurred, the money can stay in the HSA to keep growing tax-free. However, under IRS rules, HSA contributions cannot be made for a person enrolled in Medicare. This means healthy workers who love their HSAs should not enroll in Medicare.

But once you start any kind of Social Security benefit, you are required to enroll in Part A and HSA contributions must stop. This means everyone age 70 or older—assuming you don’t want to leave Social Security money on the table—may not contribute to an HSA. If you were born before January 2, 1954 and file a restricted application for spousal benefits when you turn full retirement age, you may also want to give up your HSA in exchange for the Social Security income. You can keep the HSA and use it for qualified medical expenses; you just can’t contribute to it after starting Social Security and going onto Medicare. If you choose to stay on your employer plan after age 65, you should periodically re-evaluate the plan in light of Medicare availability. Worsening health, or a change in the employer plan, could subject you to hefty coinsurance amounts. You can switch to Medicare at any time after turning 65. You do not need to wait until leaving employment.

Each year, when you are presented with your employer plan options, look also at Medicare to see how it compares.

TIME YOUR RETIREMENT Eventually, nearly everyone enrolls in Medicare. As you prepare to retire, plan to have your Medicare start when the employer coverage ends so there are no gaps in coverage. This

means enrolling in Medicare three months before you want it to start and lining up supplemental insurance and a drug plan (or Medicare Advantage plan) so it starts at the same time. Although terminating employees can take advantage of COBRA to maintain employer coverage for up to 18 months, this is not a good idea. For one, unsubsidized COBRA premiums are much higher than the government-subsidized Medicare premiums, even when supplemental insurance is added. Also, the special enrollment period that allows people over 65 to delay enrollment in Medicare ends 8 months after leaving employment. Someone who comes off COBRA after 18 months will be outside his special enrollment period and will need to wait until the next general enrollment period (January 1 to March 31) to enroll in Medicare, and coverage won’t start until the following July.

HR people often advise terminating employees to go onto COBRA; over-65 people should go onto Medicare instead.

Again, consider your spouse. If he or she has been covered on your plan, and if you retire and go onto Medicare, your spouse will need to arrange for separate insurance. As noted above, your spouse may have her own employer insurance.

Or she may be over 65 and eligible for her own Medicare. Or she might go onto COBRA or buy her own health insurance in the marketplace. Just make sure your spouse has her insurance lined up before you retire.

Health insurance plays a key role in the retirement decision, and financial advisors can perform an extremely valuable service by helping you explore your options. This means not only laying out the different possibilities for maintaining coverage, but also using this information to inform the date of retirement and the post-retirement spending plan. Americans coming off employer coverage are not used to paying for the full cost of health insurance. And because the premiumsharing amounts have been coming out of your paycheck, you might not be used to budgeting for health insurance. The time to address these issues is BEFORE you set your retirement date.

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Memories of those massive maps hanging on the wall of your favorite classroom? If you love maps as much as we do, here are two fun ways to incorporate them into your dĂŠcor.

Mapping Honeycombs Hot glue six popsicle sticks together in the shape of a hexagon. Cut your map to fit on the back of the hexagon and glue to the back of the base. Add tacks to top and bottom of the hexagon to attach it to the wall. Affix as many hexagons to your wall as you would like, creating a honeycomb shape.

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kind of built it with the extended family in mind,” says one homeowner of this gorgeous Coeur d’Alene home (the homeowners chose to remain anonymous for this story). The home was built to be a place where the homeowners, their adult children and spouses, and their grandkids could all be together. Located in Gozzer Ranch on the east slope of Lake Coeur d’Alene, this property was first purchased in 2007 for its unbeatable location: the highest point of property in the development, with close proximity to the workout center, pool, tennis court, etc. (“so my grandkids could walk down there”), located along the golf course at a quiet spot on the cul-de-sac, with a site that worked well to position the back of the house for morning sun and afternoon shade. Surrounded by mature pines and fairway views, it’s a Northwest modern home that makes the most of its surroundings and works well

for an active, extended family.

Though the property was purchased more than a decade ago, home construction didn’t begin until 2019— prior to that point, the homeowners spent weekends on the lake living on their boat. But after many years at the marina, “my wife finally said, ‘enough is enough,’” the homeowner says. They made plans to build, partnering with Russ Wolfe of Wolfe Architectural Group for the design of the home, which features lots of wood, lots of glass, and a fun mix of finishes. Nancy Croyle at Design Source was the interior designer. “My wife says it’s a combination between a mid-century modern and a ranch,” the homeowner says of the resulting design. With 4,000 square feet of living space (plus a threecar garage), four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, the thoughtful design, carefully-chosen materials, and advantageous positioning on the site contributed to its selection as one of AIA Spokane’s Homes of Distinction.

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walk up and down stairs anymore,” the homeowner says), resulting in an L-shaped ranch-style home. The floor plan easily accommodates the extended family, enabling them to make the most of their time together in common areas like the kitchen, living room, and dining room, while still providing plenty of space for individual family units to retreat and relax. The homeowners have their master suite on one end of the home and on the opposite end is the “kids’ wing,” which can be cordoned off with barn doors. In the kids’ wing

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there is a TV room and kitchenette, a bunk room for the grandkids, and two en suite bedrooms for the younger couples. The homeowners know they could have built separate structures for individual family units, but greatly prefer this arrangement, with everyone under one roof. With separate structures you miss things like

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“intimate family moments at breakfast together in the morning,” the homeowner says, and the other small but cumulatively significant happenings that make up each day. With the home designed this way, “it kind of keeps the family together.”

The property is energy efficient, with two separate heating systems that allow the homeowners to heat just their end of the home when the extended family isn’t in residence.

There are also energy efficient windows, insulated interior walls, and R50 insulation in the attic. The living room has a Jotul stove they use “all the time” that effectively heats the roughly 1,000 square foot area that makes up the living, dining, and kitchen areas, which

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appear to run straight from the exterior through to the interior, and a 16-foot skylight that extends through the eaves, eight feet inside the house and eight feet over the back patio.

The floorplan enables an easy flow from indoor to outdoor living. Take the location of the freezer, for instance: the freezer is located near the bar, so ice is easily accessible; the bar, in turn, is positioned just off the door that leads to the covered outdoor barbecue, which the homeowners use year-round.

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The master suite has beautiful oak paneling and a spacious, door-less walk-in closet—the windows above it allow more light to flow into the space. The master bath—which repeats one of the cabinetry finishes from the kitchen—also has ripplelook variation on the tiles that makes it look like water is cascading down into the tub. The hot tub is located just outside the master bedroom.

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Rooms for Improvement Inspired ideas from remodeling experts for kitchen and bath updates Considering giving your kitchen or bath an upgrade? Maybe you would like those spaces to be more efficient, functional, or more aesthetically pleasing. Let’s give them some upgrades with these ideas from Spokane’s top remodeling professionals.

FUNCTION FIRST Great kitchen and bath design combines function and form.

Function, explains Matt and Sara Berry, of Berry Built and Design, relates not to only layout, but also countertop heights, storage considerations, task lighting, walk spaces around kitchen islands, toilets and showers and the list goes on.

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a Yahtzee cup and spilled out on a floor plan,” says Matt Berry.

When it comes to picking flooring styles and cabinet colors, Sara Berry’s advice is to go with what makes you happy. “There's no such thing as timeless—trends come and go,” she says. “If you create a functional layout, the next time you want to change the appearance of that space, all you’ll need to do is give it a facelift.”

EASY ACCESS Cabinets with pot racks that slide out, retractable spice racks, and shelves that swing out of blind corners … these are examples of functional hardware that increases storage and organization.

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pulling out the entire cabinet and being able to see all the contents because it extends out into the room,” says Gina Cook of Gina’s Design Center. All of these systems are easily installed inside new or existing cabinets—they’re a hidden solution to a visible issue. “It cuts down on the clutter,” Cook says, “because things aren't back where you can't see them; therefore, you tend to keep it clean and tidy."

MAINTENANCE-FREE Granite, marble and soapstone are natural choices for countertops. Don’t forget quartz—it’s an engineered stone product that contains as much as 93 percent quartz particles and other minerals. Quartz is harder than solid stone and thus is nearly indestructible. Some manufacturers provide lifetime warranties on the products that carry over to different homeowners.

According to Eugene Chornenky, partner in Northwest Granite and More, the biggest advantage of quartz is that it is maintenancefree. Because it isn’t porous like granite, there’s no need for regular resealing, and it’s easy to keep your countertops relatively bacteria-free.

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People are also getting more creative with how they store their pots and pans and dishes,” says Raena Reynolds, who with husband Kyle, is on a mission to create beautiful and functional homes. “Daylight is essential for your mental health and well-being,” Reynolds says. “People hang out in their kitchen now, so it needs to be a bright, airy space."

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EXPANDED SPACE “When I go into a home where people want to update their kitchen, I'll ask if they weren't confined by walls would they use the space differently,” says Daniel Olson, of Daniel J. Olson Construction.

“Oftentimes, the answer is, 'Can you really do that?' With our expertise, we certainly can.” Olson has been a custom homebuilder and remodeler since 1969. As Olson explains, homes are traditionally built with kitchen, dining room and living room as three separate spaces. By removing walls that separate the rooms—assuming the structure of the home allows—you create a large communal area incorporating a kitchen island that serves as a place for the kids to do their homework while mom or dad is making dinner and then becomes a gathering space where the family can enjoy their meal together. Having living room and dining area as one also makes a great space for entertaining.”

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“Most people are in too much of a hurry to take a bath,” Covillo says. “As people get older, getting in and out of a tub becomes more of a challenge, and being able to easily access the shower makes their home safer and more enjoyable.” Shower lovers can turn their spa experience up a notch with rainfall shower heads, steam jets, bench seats, and many other custom options.

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Both versions of the Aviator we drove were AWD models that offered good control and grip around corners, allowing the 3-row model to do its best impression of a smaller, nimbler SUV. The Aviator employs drive modes for different conditions including Normal, Excite, (for a more spirited drive experience), Slippery, (for wet road conditions), and Deep Conditions for sand or mud.

PHEV Aviator models get two additional modes. Preserve EV, which recharges and saves battery life for another time, as well as Pure EV mode that offers an electric driving

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experience. However, if driving conditions, such as driving uphill or at higher speeds, require more power, the engine is engaged to help extend that electric charge.

Adaptive Suspension Bolstered by an available adaptive suspension that monitors the vehicle’s motion, steering, acceleration and braking among other things, it also comes with an optional system that seeks out potholes in the road using the forward-facing camera then adjusting the suspension accordingly, the Aviator’s drive quality maintains a

comfortable and floaty character. An available air suspension will lower the Aviator when it knows you’re coming for easy ingress and cargo loading, raising the vehicle when you’re ready to drive or when in Deep Conditions mode.

Interior Details The interior space of the Aviator can be described as an airy oasis, with surfaces slathered in luxe materials, including Alcantara suede and leather, wood grain, piano black and brushed aluminum fit and finish materials. Musical chimes

and warnings used inside the cabin are compliments of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and inspire auditory delight.

Standard features come aplenty including a 10.1-inch touchscreen perched atop the center stack, with physical buttons for climate controls, audio volume and drives modes, among other features, intuitively mingling below it and extending to the generous center console. A push-button transmission shifter tucks a bit too discreetly into the center stack, so much so that we forgot where it lived a time or two, but habit will no doubt familiarize the driver when needing to put the Aviator into a different gear. Ambient interior lighting, Lincoln Connect with Wi-Fi hotspot capability, rainsensing wipers, and a power-fold third row seat also come standard.

Optional interior goodies include tri-zone climate control, a 5.8-inch touchscreen in the second row for passengers to control temperature and audio volume as well as heated and ventilated seats when thusly equipped. Other features including wireless charging, quad-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, second row captain’s chairs, as well as an upgraded 14-speaker Revel audio system and two smart-charging USB ports are also available.

Audio Options If music is really your jam, the Aviator offers a superb 28-speaker audio system from Revel that sounds as good as any professional recording studio. Add to that the whisper quiet cabin, thanks to the extensive sound dampening measures used throughout the Aviator—even in the tires— and you might even be able to record an album in your SUV after dropping the kids off at school.

Room in Cabin Seats are highly adjustable and comfortable, and there’s plenty of room inside the cabin, even for taller passengers.

Even the third row offers ample room for adult legs when the second row is fully forward. Lincoln claims cargo space to be best in class behind the second row, with generous and creative under floor storage while still offering a spare tire.

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Safety Features Lincoln’s standard safety features in their Co-Pilot360 package include precollision assist with pedestrian detection, forward collision warning and dynamic brake support as well as lane-keeping assist, lane-keep alerts and driver alerts. Additional available driver assists include a 360-degree camera, evasive steering assist and an active parking assist as well as adaptive cruise control with lane centering and stop and go function. Automatic braking isn’t harsh or shocking, but the lane keeping function feels a bit aggressive, especially around turns. Remember to always keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

Exterior Styling The Aviator isn’t overwrought with excessive creases in the sheet metal or character lines attempting to convey perceived power. Its stance on its standard 19-inch wheels has presence without being overly showy or flashy. Even with 21- or 22-inch optional wheels, the Aviator declares its rightful place in the luxury SUV world with restraint. Even its colors, such as Iced Mocha Metallic, Burgundy Velvet Metallic and Infinite Black Metallic, present a sophisticated visage.

Cool Tech The Aviator takes keyless entry to a new level with the Phone As A Key feature, which is exactly what it sounds like.

Using your Smartphone, the Aviator’s functionality can be operated from your iPhone or Android. It allows the driver to lock and unlock the car as well as start the engine and even roll down the windows with nary a key fob in sight or in purse. If your phone battery goes dead, the driver can enter a passcode on the exterior front door keypad and if a phone is lost or stolen, the app can easily be deleted.

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contributes to a reputation, which is critical not only in terms of a person's self-worth, but for personal and professional success.

“You’ve got to put yourself in the best light nowadays if you want to land the job of your dreams,” says Vigil.

McMahon and Vigil connected when Vigil was enrolled as a graduate student at Gonzaga; she was a T.A. for McMahon and the two have since become friends. After obtaining her master’s in communications and leadership 2013, Vigil began teaching a weekend intensive course on image and reputation management at Gonzaga’s business school. “We get in there, we talk about everything from your self-image, your social media profile, what you’re putting online,” says Vigil. McMahon asked where Vigil was gathering her materials for this course. Was there a book she was pulling from? When Vigil said no, they decided to write the book themselves.

“I said, you know, this is a hidden gem that needs to get out there,” says McMahon. “Not just for us, but to pay it forward” to others who would benefit from the material, which isn’t widely taught, let alone discussed in casual conversation. They got to work on drafting an outline for the book, finding their skills complementary as they drew upon Vigil’s creative ideas and McMahon’s experience co-authoring other books and pulling together researched material.

The book is structured similarly to Vigil’s course, with chapters addressing topics like first impressions, disconnecting from social media, volunteering, effective communication in a multigenerational workforce, and the lost art of the thank you note. Character is a concept that’s addressed throughout. Early in the course and in the book, “I start out by asking, who do you most admire and why?” Vigil says.

“What are the words you use to describe them? The answers are never about who’s the best dresser or who has the most money. The people they admire are those with integrity and authenticity.”

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like these is critical to a person’s sense of self-worth and potential success, but they’re far from common. “One of the things the younger generation says to me is, ‘these are the kinds of things we don’t talk about with our peers because we’re always putting on a different face,’” says Vigil.

Both McMahon and Vigil intend to use the book with students in future courses and think it will make a valuable resource for individuals, in courses at Gonzaga and other universities, for business leaders, and even in sororities and fraternities.

“We really wanted it to be a user-friendly book,” McMahon says. “A simple, fun, engaging read.” It’s full of applicable, practical information as well as personal anecdotes gathered from people ranging from KHQ anchor Dan Kleckner to business leaders to college students to Vigil’s 98-year-old grandmother. Every chapter concludes with guides for reflection and response, giving readers the chance to examine what they’ve read in light of their own experience.

Collected stories include positive personal testimonies as well as more cautionary tales and valuable takeaways from people who’ve struggled with past mistakes, damaged reputations, and shame. “We both felt very honored to be able to put something like that in the book,” says McMahon.

What do they most hope readers will take away from what they read? “A better understanding of themselves,” says Vigil.

“And that they’ll share what they’ve learned with other people,” says McMahon.

It all comes down to an important question, McMahon says. “Who do you want to be, and does the world see you that way?”

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Listening for

Ruby In 2012, when I was nearly 64 and she was 92, my mother came to live with us.

After my dad died, she could no longer live alone. Early dementia and grief plunged her into a fog. She’d never heard Elsa sing “Let it go!” but she had done it herself—gave up home in Colorado, along with possessions, friends, and sunny skies to arrive in bleak mid-winter Spokane.

She liked our downstairs guest room. But sighs and groans accompanied her up and down movements on stairs, even chairs. I developed a worried ear listening for my mother. At night, the loud moans struck sudden terror in my heart. Did I need to go down to reassure her? Had she fallen?

Mom’s sighs seemed infectious. My grandson asked me, “Nana, did you know that you just sighed five times in the last minute?” “I don’t think so,” I retorted. “Yes, you did. I was counting.”

What was happening? Like Mom, my back ached now. Neck too. And blood pressure?

Hers—steady with medication. Mine? Climbing. One day she leaned in and said to me, “You know, sometimes I think I’m better off than you are.”

Our relationship morphed and changed. Early on, Mom and I attended a women’s retreat.

Late the first evening I said, “Mom, it’s bedtime. Why don’t you start getting ready? I’ll come in a few minutes.” She stood to her feet, saluted me and said, “Aye-aye, Captain!” Laughter erupted at her performance. Was I becoming the mother?

We had not lived under the same roof since I left home for college, yet, a mysterious bond bound us together—an invisible umbilical cord. If she sensed any angst in me, I could count on her awaking the next morning, coming to the bottom of the stairs and crying, “Judy! I am so confused. Please help me!”

On trips in the car she muttered in the back seat. “I’m praying,” she’d say. The sound of “s” surfaced again and again. I’d think of Bilbo listening to Gollum's s’s, “his precious.”

At other times, driving downtown, she’d perk up, “Well, look at that—Ruby Hotel. They named that one for me.” And “here’s my street—Ruby!”

Eventually, the perpetual groans and sighs gave way to humming—the same three notes over and over. Just when I thought I’d lose my mind, the humming evolved into short snippets of songs. Here, some measures of “On Top of Old Smokey” while swiffering the floor, and there, a phrase from the hymn “It Is Well with My Soul” while folding clothes. Ultimately, her shuffled stations play list included complete melodies and lyrics. They followed one after the 110

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other: “It’s a Grand Old Flag,” “Fill My Cup, Lord” then “I’ll Be Loving You Always.”

I marveled.

Mom took up singing songs, even in the night. The words and notes rose upstairs from the basement. I traded in my worried ear for a curious one. Name that tune became a regular game for me. If guests occupied the other room in the basement, I’d fly down the stairs to remind her. “Pipe down and go to sleep, Mom. There are other people in the house.”

At Mom’s second annual check-up, I told her doctor this news. With raised eyebrows she stared at us. “Really, Ruby?” she asked.

“No more sighs or groans? You’re singing? A life can still change even at age 94. Let’s stop your antidepressants.”

The slow but sure cessation of Mom’s steady groans and the gradual increase of melodies and words revealed the unfolding of grace in her soul—an inner hymn of faith, hope and love. She’d relaxed into time, God’s time. Her life flourished with a newfound song that eventually reached its crescendo last March on Good Friday, when she died—or, as she told the Hospice nurse, “I’m graduating.”

Near the end, I heard no words but listened to her breathing long satisfied, relieved breaths, beautiful sighs—a sweet farewell.

Judy Palpant grew up in Colorado. She taught second grade while her husband attended medical school in Philadelphia. After five years in Tucson and a brief stint in Liverpool, she and her family landed in the bush of Kenya at a Quaker hospital for six years. Since 1985, home has been beside the Little Spokane River where they hosted six international foster children with Healing the Children. Her three adult children, their spouses and 11 grandchildren are scattered from Spokane to Austin to Australia. Judy has published more than 70 articles. Every Monday she spends one pleasurable hour playing piano in Sacred Heart Hospital’s lobby.

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SPAN also provides formal assessment, testing and treatment services for the spectrum of psychological, neuropsychological disorders and learning disabilities. The age of patients ranges from 4 to 104 years old.

Specialty populations include clinical depression, anxiety disorders, marital therapy, neurological disorders (dementia, MS, AD/HD), parenting concerns, presurgical screening, chronic pain, stress and post-concussion syndrome.

The need for mental health services is becoming a worldwide epidemic. SPAN has been working to meet “the need” in Spokane, as challenging as it may be at times. Todd G. Swan-

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Patient care is geared toward identifying the diagnostic presentation and then offering evidence-based therapies to address the condition, as needed.

SPAN values the dignity and unique situation of each patient. They are part of the care continuum and provide consultation and regular status reports to all referral sources, with patient approval, while respecting the privacy rights of each patient. They also continue to be honored to assist other providers with their patients. ​ SPAN relocated in November 2018 from Sacred Heart Doctors’ Building to Kendall Yards at the Summit Medical Center. The tight knit, easily walkable community is a breath of fresh air. Patients are able to park for free in the lot right out in front of Summit Medical Center. The area is just a few steps away from some of the area's best restaurants, bakeries and wineries and a views of downtown Spokane.

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knowing that when we do a thing, there will be a response, reaction or shift. After all, it’s physics.

But some things in life cause a delayed reaction. The impact of a situation can occur long after an incident or event takes place. In these odd cases of time hopping manifestations of pond ripples, I have much curiosity and hold a bit of wonder.

This summer I came into contact with poison ivy. It was late July and the patch of lush green plants that brushed my bare legs looked innocent enough. Somehow I didn’t fully trust them; as I stood there holding my dog away from a porcupine, I held my free hand up away from the greenery.

I note my apprehension because it sticks out to me that although I had no solid knowing of the plants that surrounded me, I instinctively knew there was something not quite right about them. Maybe they were too green while everything else was beginning to dry in the summer heat.

Maybe it was the leaves of three and somewhere in my mind I’d heard to leave them be. Or maybe it was a primal instinct.

I don’t need to know what exactly it was to be grateful that I honored my own red flag apprehension.

Eleven days after exposure to poison ivy, my skin began to erupt in itchy, burning, achy lesions that turned to fluid filled blisters. My body also broke out in hives as a way to fight the poisonous oils wreaking havoc on my body’s largest organ.

It seemed to come out of nowhere. I frantically started pointing fingers. Maybe it was mosquito bites or spiders. It could have been ants or flesh eating lake bacteria. I looked directly in front of me at the present for the answers. Something had triggered a response in my skin to erupt and there was nothing to take the blame in the space of now.

This isn’t an isolated occurrence. As human beings, we often get triggered by something innocuous and feel blindsided by our responses. Mysterious wounds open up and ooze or bleed, and we look around the

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Relationships that were fine for so long can seem to spontaneously combust with no true warning that anything was even wrong.

We fight for answers, look to partners, work stress, family or financial issues and hope to find a space to file blame. Maybe if we know where to point the finger, it won’t hurt so much.

This is how it is with delayed reactions.

This summer I learned that it can take up to two full weeks for the oils of poison ivy to cause a physical response in the body. I also learned that we are not always equipped with a sensitivity to the poisonous oils of the plant. We can build up a sensitivity and then have a reaction. It is quite possible I have been in contact with poison ivy before and never reacted. It is also possible that I might not have reacted had my body not been triggered by some other cause that made it compromise its fight of the oils.

Human beings are curious creatures.

We have the ability to do and experience so much. We also have the uncanny ability to be suddenly and mysteriously wounded and triggered by past events without understanding the cause. Opening wounds that feel fresh and new when, really, they’ve been festering beneath the surface of our life, for however long, waiting for a trigger to erupt and confuse us with its timing.

It can take years to know the impact of a word, action or occurrence. And it can take up to two weeks to get a rash from poison ivy. Neither makes much sense, but knowing that we don’t always know what we think we know can help deal with the healing of delayed reaction mystery wounds.

Amber Jensen is an author, journalist and freelance marketing and copywriter specializing in pieces that highlight the human condition as connection and contribution. She hails from small town Idaho and makes her chaotic home on a piece of dirt in Eastern Washington with her adventure seeking husband and four wild children. amberjjensen.com

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Receiving a cancer diagnosis is never Dr. Timothy Quinn examines a patient in his Coeur d’Alene office.

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easy. The emotional shock coupled with the immediate need to schedule medical appointments and begin this life-changing journey is enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed. With an estimated 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer to be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, it’s important to know what to look for when choosing a health care team.

A Team Approach To help ease the burden and help patients manage their care, many cancer treatment centers are turning to a comprehensive care model. Under a comprehensive care model, providers work together to develop the best treatment options for each patient.

For example, a typical breast cancer patient may see a radiologist, pathologist, surgeon, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, palliative care, and plastic surgeon. In addition to this team of physicians, patients also have access to nutritionists, pharmacists, social workers, and financial counselors as part of their care team.

Timothy Quinn, M.D., general surgeon, is the medical director of Kootenai Clinic Cancer Services’ breast team. Together with a multidisciplinary team of providers, he discusses treatment options and helps to coordinate the best care plan for each patient. “The treatment of complex disease such as breast cancer really benefits from a team approach,” he says. “Once treatment is completed, the cancer center provides a survivorship care plan to help with followup and surveillance.”

Kootenai Clinic also assigns each patient to a nurse navigator to help them navigate through the treatment and recovery process.

“Basically, patients are able to obtain input from multiple specialists all at once,” says Teresa Johnston, operations manager for Kootenai Clinic Cancer Services.

“Specialists are able to review the imaging and the pathology and determine the best course of treatment based on national guidelines.”

Excellence in Breast Cancer Treatment Kootenai Clinic’s breast cancer program recently earned a center of excellence accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC).

Organizations that achieve NAPBC accreditation demonstrate a firm commitment to offer patients every significant advantage in their treatment.

“Achieving verification involved meeting multiple standards to ensure our breast disease patients are receiving up–to-date quality care,” says Dr. Quinn. “I don’t believe there are many other currently verified programs elsewhere in Idaho or Spokane.”

Second Opinions from Mayo Clinic When a unique case comes through, Kootenai providers are able to consult with providers at Mayo Clinic through the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

Through the eConsult program, local providers can request a second opinion or consultation directly from Mayo Clinic at any time, so patients and providers get the information they need, without traveling. Last year 120 patients benefitted from this service.

“It takes a lot of hard work to establish this level of excellence in patient care,” Johnston says. “It’s made easier because we have a team of medical professionals dedicated to providing the best care to our patients.”

Andrea Nagel is a communications specialist with Kootenai Health. You can learn more about cancer treatment at Kootenai Clinic Cancer Services by visiting kh.org/cancer.

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Breast Implant Health in the News

by Dr. Kai Morimoto

Breast Implants have been in the news recently with reports of Implant Recall and

the FDA Hearings on Implant Safety including discussions about Breast Implant Illness.

Allergan issued a world-wide recall of Textured Implants due to a link to cancer—BIAALCL is a rare form of T-Cell lymphoma. Reports of Breast Implant Illness are now under FDA scrutiny. Some patients are thought to be predisposed to allergic reactions to implant materials. Symptoms range widely from auto-immune/auto-inflammatory type symptoms to mental confusion and fluctuations in weight, to name a few. Their symptoms tend to involve autoimmune issues, connective-tissue disease and problems stemming from chronic inflammation or infection, amounting to what has been dubbed Breast Implant Illness (BII).

The term isn’t yet recognized as an official medical condition—making it impossible to get statistics on prevalence. “A growing body of evidence suggests that a small number of patients may have biological responses to certain types of materials in implantable or insertable devices. For example, they develop inflammatory reactions and tissue changes causing pain and other symptoms that may interfere with their quality of life.”

I was one of the first surgeons in the area to find and report a case of BIA-ALCL in 2016.

The patient consulted for an implant exchange. During the surgery, I noticed black colored fluid within the capsule and an abnormal interior capsule appearance. I performed an enbloc capsulectomy, removing everything and reported my findings to MD Anderson. I was told I had done everything possible to cure the patient. The case was assigned #269 as a worldwide case number. To date there have been 531 reported cases.

I am now treating women with BII Symptoms by doing enbloc removal of the implants and capsules. Many have had stunning results. Some have even experienced complete resolution of symptoms they have been experienced for months to years. The onset of the symptoms can occur for some in a matter of days to years after implantation. The majority of women never experience health issues with their breast implants, but for those who do suffer, removal is the best option to regain a sense of normalcy and alleviate their symptoms.

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Breast Implant Illness is widely discussed on internet forums such as Northwest Breast Implant Illness and Healing by Nicole; and Northwest Breast Implant Illness Healing and Support Group. The FDA conducted hearings in March 2019 to focus on implant safety concerns and the need for broader device tracking. In July 2019, The National Breast Implant Registry was formed. It is a quality improvement initiative and surveillance registry. The percentage of women who fall victim to BII is unknown. Many of the patients I have treated report significant reduction or elimination of their symptoms once the implants are removed.

If you are experiencing symptoms you believe are related to your breast implants, take action for your health. Contact a boardcertified plastic surgeon who is experienced in enbloc total capsulectomy.

Dr. Kai Morimoto is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and has been practicing in Spokane since 2004. She remains at the forefront of the latest trends through Continuing Medical Education Courses and constant Medical Journal research. She is often referenced in online forums and has been interviewed and quoted on Breast Implant Illness.

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Scheduling Annual Mammograms

by Dr. Rachel O’Connor

As long summer nights transition to crisp evenings, many of us have autumn rituals involving pumpkin patch visits and baking apple pies. For many people, October has special significance each year as Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM)—a month dedicated to increasing awareness of breast cancer and looking for ways to decrease or eliminate its impact on society. Some recognize this month simply because of the pink ribbons and football players wearing pink cleats. Many people have experienced deep pain and loss personally within their family due to this disease and are working hard to fight back. As a fellowshiptrained breast radiologist, my entire year is dedicated to screening and the early detection of breast cancer. October, though, is a special yearly ritual for me. I have a wonderful opportunity to interact with the community: meeting amazing people working to fight breast cancer and discussing the importance of yearly screening mammograms throughout our community.

Many women over 40 use BCAM as a reminder to schedule their annual screening mammograms. No matter what milestone you use (birthdays, holidays, etc.), I strongly encourage you to find a way to remember and schedule your yearly mammogram. A 15-minute screening mammogram could save your life. A regular mammogram is the single best method for early detection and treatment of breast cancer.

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The Society of Breast Imaging has compiled a great resource of facts and figures supporting the importance of screening mammography at endtheconfusion.org. Some of these include: A woman in the United States has a one in eight risk, over the course of her lifetime, of being diagnosed with breast cancer.

The incidence of breast cancer increases steadily with age.

It has been known for years that mammographic screening is able to detect a large percentage of breast cancers before they can be felt and when they are at a smaller size, earlier stage, and more likely to be curable.

Major health organizations, including the American Cancer Society, the American Society of Breast Disease, the American College of Radiology, and the Society of Breast Imaging, agree that starting annual mammography at age 40 saves the most lives.

I know that time is scarce for many women busy with work, family, and other obligations. At the MultiCare Rockwood Breast Health Center, we truly value your time, and we strive to make your screening mammogram as comfortable and welcoming as possible. We honor busy women and, accordingly, we offer a spa like atmosphere. We are proud to be an accredited Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. But more than this, along with the sophistication of the latest “3D” technology we offer our patients the singleminded dedication of skilled and caring breast health professionals.

On behalf of us all at MultiCare Rockwood Breast Health Center, and as the director of Spokane Breast Imaging for Radia, Inc., I hope you enjoy this autumn, and we look forward to seeing you soon. multicare.org

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HEALTH BEAT/nutrition

ARE

Parasites Making You Fat and Tired?

by Ann Louise Gittleman

More than 20 years ago, the chief of

pathobiology at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Peter Weina, PhD, FACP, told me, “We have a tremendous parasite problem right here in the United States— it’s just not being identified.”

And that assertion couldn’t be truer today. A focus of my work since my book Guess What Came to Dinner? Parasites and Your Health came out in 1991, most people

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The epidemic that can trigger weight gain, hinder digestion and zap energy. still dismiss parasites as a third-world concern. But, a study in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene found that 32 percent of a nationally representative sample of 2,896 people tested positive for parasitic infections, and at least 48 states have fought measurable outbreaks.

It’s time that this epidemic finally be brought into focus. Increased international travel and immigration, polluted soil and

water, exotic foods from all over the world, inadequate hygiene (particularly in daycare and senior centers), as well as far-flung deployments for our armed forces all contribute to the spread of parasites. And this increased exposure just may be making us fat.

Researchers at Penn State in 2006 showed for the first time that metabolic syndrome and its major symptom—obesity and insulin resistance—are not unique to humans, but can be induced by a protozoan intestinal infection. In the study, dragonflies that were infected with gut parasites, exhibited similar characteristics of human metabolic syndrome. The dragonflies developed problems with accumulation of fat, elevated blood levels of carbohydrates

that did not respond normally to insulin, and had signs of systemic inflammation—all factors contributing to the obesity epidemic currently affecting millions of Americans.

If you’ve tried everything to lose weight to no avail, this study may offer the explanation you’ve been looking for.

And, that’s not all. Parasites are also responsible for an enormous panorama of human health problems. Within our bodies, these critters consume our food and nutrients, producing toxic wastes, and eventually even destroying our tissues and cells. Essentially, parasites can make us very sick.

As I’ve explained to clients for decades, there are numerous warning signs including: —Food and environmental allergies (parasites irritate and sometimes perforate the intestinal lining, increasing bowel permeability to large undigested molecules and activating the body’s immune response, causing allergic reactions) —Anemia (if enough parasites are present, you can lose enough blood to cause iron deficiency or anemia) —Constipation (some worms, because of their shape and size, can block the bile duct and intestinal tract, making elimination difficult and infrequent) —Gas and bloating (some parasites live in the upper small intestine, making persistent abdominal distention a frequent sign of uninvited guests) —Irritable bowel syndrome (parasites can inflame the intestinal cell wall, leading to various GI symptoms and malabsorption of vital nutrients)

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—Joint and muscle aches/pains (some parasites can migrate and encyst in joint fluids and muscles, leading to chronic inflammation) —Skin conditions (parasites can cause allergic skin reactions: eczema, hives, rashes, sores) —Inability to lose or gain weight —Plus, overall fatigue, dark circles under the eyes, and grinding of the teeth If a few of these signs sound familiar, it may be high time for a cleanse.

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For a more Definite Diagnosis If you or anyone in your family shows signs of parasites (and your health care practitioner lacks experience with these kinds of infections), you may want to consider the Parasite Flexi-Test which allows you to collect saliva and stool samples in the privacy of your own home. After the lab analyzes your samples, my office reviews your results, and you’ll receive personalized recommendations for diet, lifestyle and supplementation changes. If you have any questions about testing, call UNI KEY customer service at (800) 888-4353.

Since writing Guess What Came to Dinner?, I’ve successfully counseled countless clients on effective ways to discover and eliminate these pests— or better yet, to prevent them in the first place. I hope you’ll find these tools helpful to preserve and protect your system for a very long time.

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Meet Our Doctors "Follow through is amazing and prices are very reasonable."

"We have been going here since 1983. Great caring doctors and staff."

Matt Schmidt, DVM

(509) 467-7100 6322 N. WALL ST. SPOKANE, WA

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"Top-notch service and care!"

Monday-Friday 7:30am—5:30pm Saturday 8:00am—2:00pm, Sunday/Closed

ANIMAL CLINIC OF SPOKANE has been dedicated to providing quality medical care for the last 75 years. We see a variety of animals from dogs and cats to pocket pets, birds, and exotics. Our compassionate staff can help you and your animal with anything from preventative care to intensive diagnostic testing and treatment. Whether it’s a routine check up or an advanced surgical procedure, our experienced veterinarians will treat your pet with the same care as one of their own.

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Michor Gentemann, DVM

Sara Roginski, DVM

Animal Clinic of Spokane 6322 N. Wall St. (509) 467-7100 You will feel the difference when you walk in. Whether you live across the street or across town, the Animal Clinic of Spokane are your neighborhood vets. Locally owned with unbeatable prices and a staff that treats you—and your pet—like family. Visit them to see the difference.

Hunter Veterinary Clinic 933 N. Washington St. (509) 327-9354 Hunter Veterinary Clinic has been a locally owned, Spokane icon since 1953. Their doctors provide compassionate expertise to dogs, cats, and small exotics from birds to hamsters and tortoises. To accommodate your schedule, they offer morning appointments, or you can stop by without an appointment during their walk-in hours.

A-List of Top Veterinarians

Lincoln Heights Veterinary Clinic 2829 E. 27th Ave. Indian Trail Animal Hospital 5150 W. Barnes Rd. Wandermere Animal Hospital 12519 N. Division St. SouthCare Animal Medical Center 2915 E. Palouse Hwy. VCA North Division Animal Medical Center 8714 N. Division St. The Cat’s Meow Feline Veterinary Clinic 1017 S. Perry St. Fairwood Animal Hospital & Laser Surgery 317 W. Hastings Rd. South Grand Veterinary Clinic 3104 S. Grand Blvd.

McKinlay & Peters Equine Hospital 6100 N. Harvard Rd., Newman Lake

Garland Animal Clinic 1022 W. Garland Ave.

Audubon Veterinary Clinic 2120 W. Northwest Blvd.

Animal Clinic of Spokane 6322 N. Wall St.

Latah Creek Animal Hospital 4241 S. Cheney Spokane Rd.

Regal Veterinary Center 3104 S. Regal St.

Mt. Spokane Veterinary Hospital 17117 N. Newport Hwy.

VCA Manito Animal Hospital 2304 E. 57th Ave.

King’s Veterinary Clinic 1521 S. Mullan Rd. VCA Millwood Animal Hospital 9303 E. Trent Ave.

PET LOVE/makeovers

America's top 10 Shelter Dog Makeovers

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illions of dogs enter shelters each year. Most are dirty and matted, and less than half get the grooming they so desperately need.

Sadly, these deserving animals are perceived as “damaged goods� because of their appearance. To better their chances at finding a fur-ever family, pet industry leaders Wahl and GreaterGood.org have teamed up to donate funds and grooming supplies to shelters nationwide. The goal this year: transform more than 20,000 dogs so their lovable, adoptable personalities can shine through.

Hundreds of these amazing makeovers have been accoplished, and here are 10 of our favorites:

1. Griffin was in a kill shelter before being saved by the local Humane Society. He was in horrific shape as the severe matting was causing nerve damage in his back legs and irritating his sensitive eyes. Free from all that fur, Griffin was able to walk and play like a normal pooch.

3. Dexter was found living on the streets, and it was clear he'd had it hard for a long time. He was a mess of matted dreadlocks so long he could barely see. Under all that uncomfortable fur was a sweet boy who sat patiently as burrs, foxtails and even pieces of plastic were cut out of his coat.

5. Berkeley was living a life with little to no care, never even being allowed inside. What's worse, his one companion, a senior Saint Bernard, had recently passed away. Once rescued, he was swiftly groomed and freed from nearly five pounds of muddy fur so matted a fishing lure was found tangled in it.

2. A dirty, matted, stray and miserable mess, Gallagher had to lose most of his fur during his grooming. However, while Gallagher lost his fluff, he got to keep a bit of flair on his ears and tail.

4. Arlo was found by the side of a country highway. He was taken to the local shelter where he was quickly groomed to remove painful mats. His rescuers didn't know much about his prior life, but at about 10 years old, it was clear he'd had a long, rough road.

6. Ollie was originally found by animal control, but thankfully found his way to a rescue. He was given a desperately needed grooming to remove painful mats. The transformation revealed a happy, adorable dog.

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A-List for Pet Grooming & Care

7. Gaston arrived at his rescue nearly unrecognizable as a dog, let alone a poodle.

Neglected for years and only used for breeding, his life was bleak. After hours of grooming, Gaston's transformation was incredible and his personality blossomed.

9. Odie's owners lost their home and had to surrender him to a rescue. He arrived scared and with thick, matted fur. With temperatures at nearly 100 degrees, he desperately needed to be groomed. Once he had a fresh, clean coat he was instantly more comfortable and his character shined.

8. Zorro was rescued from a rural field at only seven months old. With nearly no fur and crusty scabs covering his skin, his rescuers couldn't even tell what kind of dog he was. After a long road of restorative baths and medications, a gentle German shepherd emerged.

10. Jasper was surrendered to a shelter when his owners decided he wasn't a good fit for their family. At just two years old, Jasper was a world of energy, and it was clear he wasn't getting the exercise, care or attention he deserved. After a proper grooming, an adorable dog appeared.

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Hidden Ballroom

a Bozzi Media Company

Bozzi Media is excited to announce their newest Event Center, the HIDDEN BALLROOM, in downtown Spokane above Bridge Press Cellars, on Pacific and Browne. Drew Padrta, the manager of the winery and the building, and Vince Bozzi have struck a partnership where Bozzi Media’s catering company, Delectable Catering and Events, shows and sells the unique space and is the exclusive catering company for it.

Built in 1910, it was originally called The Foresters of America Hall. We are delighted to be able to show Spokane this beautiful new space, which was first a lodge and then a high school dance ballroom between the 1920s and the 1960s. It is being beautifully restored, and retains the original hardwood floor, has a working stage, new chandeliers and an adjoining speakeasy-styled bar called the Forbidden Bar which looks like a movie set from the Prohibition era.

It is perfect for weddings, concerts, birthday parties, corporate parties, holiday parties and celebrations of any kind.

Air conditioning is being installed and will be in place by next summer. The space can accommodate up to 500 guests, but can also be adjusted to seem cozy for a much smaller group. We will be announcing a magazine release party soon because we can’t wait to show it to our regular audience. To book tours, please contact Kellie at 638-9654 or email events@bozzimedia.com.

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Spokane’s freshest event space is located where the city meets the valley in historic Felts Field.

The Hangar Event Center is a beautiful open space that’s perfect in all seasons. Heated in the winter and fully open to the runway and Mica Peak in warmer weather where beautiful sunsets beckon, it offers an exhilarating alternative to stuffy and cookie cutter event spaces. Wander halfway into the pre-runway amid cocktail tables and historic planes and enjoy the glamour of an aviationthemed wedding, party or occasion of any kind. Imagine your soiree in a well- appointed room bedecked with a great number of colorful linen-covered tables and matching chairs, lights, streamers, cocktail tables, beautiful centerpieces, a magnificent spread of gourmet food offerings…..and a huge airplane or two to ensure that no guest ever forgets the unique experience. The Sky is the Limit at the Hangar Event Center! We’ll let your vision take flight, and parachute you gently through every step of the way.

Reserve your date today!

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Pi ctu r e the Recipe Gr illed Ch icke n w ith Fr es h C he r ry Salsa

by Noreen Hiskey | picturetherecipe.com

Juicy grilled chicken breasts, topped with a delicious ruby-red cherry salsa, made from the season’s best local cherries. Quick, easy and super yummy, this is the ultimate summer plate.

Find more of Noreen Hiskey’s work on Instagram at @picturetherecipe or @noreen_hiskey and this recipe—along with many others—at picturetherecipe.com.

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LOCAL CUISINE/fish sandwiches

FOODROULETTE

by Kris Kilduff

Follow Kris Kilduff on his Instagram foodie adventures @chefboyarduff.

One of the most continual trends in modern cuisine over the last five years has been the avid interest in shared

plates. Terms like tapas and family style are finding their way onto menus from big cities to small. I'd like to believe that a large part of that culture is in some form owed to the popularity of charcuterie boards. Everyone from small, independently owned breweries to large five star restaurants have taken a swing in creating a beautiful plate full of cured meat and unique cheeses. Perfect for small groups, the sell is that there is something for everyone. A pick and choose adventure for your taste-buds: what does this salami taste like with pickled onion and mustard seed? How about this French brie and pepper jelly? I took up a posse of cheese loving friends, and we snacked our way through the top charcuterie boards in the Inland Northwest.

Charcuterie

PERRY STREET BREWING— 1025 S. Perry St. The key to the perfect charcuterie board is variety. One of the last places you'd expect it from is a brewery with a limited food menu. Perry District has turned into one of the richest cultured neighborhoods in Spokane, and their local brewery has followed suit. Cheese from New York, Idaho and the Netherlands, locally sourced picante chorizo, in-house pickled veg and don't get me started on the chilehoney peaches. Everything about this board was an absolute delight and was so beautiful you barely had the courage to eat it.

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ELLIOTT'S AN URBAN KITCHEN 2209 N. Monroe St. There is something special about a charcuterie board offering a thinsliced crispy bread instead of a plate of traditional crackers. Elliot's is the highest ranked restaurant in Spokane on Yelp—no surprise. Old chacuterie favorites like salty shaved prosciutto and candied mixed nuts were perfectly executed. The little additions of personality made this one special; a mini bowl of oil/balsamic and fresh in-season bing cherries.

THE WANDERING TABLE 1242 W. Summit Pkwy.

No one has ever accused Adam Hegsted's flagship Kendall Yards restaurant of being unimaginative, so it's no surprise when one of their charcuterie boards takes your breath away. Their large boards consist of three meats and three cheeses but really hit the mark with the plethora of extras. Olives, jalapeño, mango and mustard seed, to name a few. Items rotate by what is in season. It's a perfect starter to a large group meal or the ideal snack for happy hour cocktails.

NECTAR WINE & BEER 1331 W. Summit Pkwy.

Out alone? Don't fret; charcuterie boards come in single servings, as well. Nectar is famous for having one of the best beer and wine selections in town, but their stellar charcuterie options aren't widely recognized. Sample your way through fatty spicy salami and triple cream brie before you mix it up with almonds and fresh red grapes.

They also carry my favorite cheese, Barely Buzzed—an espresso and lavender rubbed cheese.

WANDERLUST DELICATO 421 W. Main Ave., Ste. 103 Why stop at a plate when you can have an entire store full of cured meats and cheese? Their cheese monger Rachel Mace-Crum has been my personal cheese guide for the last 10 years, so I knew Wanderlust would land at the top of my list. So many choices. How do we pick between a rosemary encrusted goats milk cheese or imported Serrano Jamon? The great news is, we don't have to. Walk the store, find what tickles your fancy and let their team make you a beautiful plate to enjoy with some rosé.

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LOCAL CUISINE/libations

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appreciation for good drinks often goes far beyond what it is we

swallow. The quality of ingredients, the presentation, the atmosphere, the memories of laughter with

friends that last long after the night of

festivities has ended reign supreme. As

sipping connoisseurs, we are excited to share a few of our favorite local places to sit and sip with colleagues, clients and friends.

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Clover uses herbs—such as fresh mint, rosemary and lavender—grown from on-site gardens in handcrafted sodas and cocktails. Those herbs create house made syrups, too, like lavender honey and orange thyme. Cocktails are made with fresh squeezed grapefruit, lemon, lime or orange juice, as well as fun additions like egg whites or absinthe. Clover’s drink philosophy is to have something for everyone: keep a full bar, a great wine list, ciders and beers.

With non-alcoholic specialty sodas made from scratch there is truly something for everyone. Patrons often choose Clover for their drinks because of its warm and charming environment to sit and relax without the distractions of a loud, rowdy crowd. Clover invites people to experience what is unique to its location with historical photos, a beautiful patio with lights, a fountain, the lovely bar, and dining areas full of charm. 913 E. Sharp Ave., (509) 4872937, cloverspokane.com

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Area 51 Taphouse at the Onion Bar and Grill knows how to quench just about any thirst you may have. Established in 1978, the Onion Taphouse and Grill is the grande dame of gourmet burgers and casual family dining in Spokane. With the addition of Area 51 Taphouse (with, yes, 51 different beers—and hard ciders, too, on tap), you’ll never want to leave. You can feel the rich history as you sit at the magnificent oak back bar, built by the Brunswick Corporation in 1904. The place can be packed full of the most lively patrons, and service never skips a beat—it’s one of the most fun and festive libation atmospheres in Spokane. Not to mention all of the delicious food options to perfectly pair and accompany any of your libation choices. 7522 N. Division St., (509) 482-6100; 302 W. Riverside Ave., (509) 747-3852, theonion.biz

Maryhill is one of Washington state’s largest wineries, producing 80,000 cases annually. Their 5,000 square-foot tasting room offers visitors high-quality, affordable wines, locally procured small plates, an expansive balcony, and 180-degree views of the Spokane River and downtown Spokane.

From the bar, their knowledgeable and friendly tasting room staff offer a mixed flight of their classic and reserve wines.

Be sure to visit during live music at sunset and be transported to one of the most magical moments and places in Spokane.

1303 W Summit Pkwy., (509) 443-3832, maryhillwinery.com

(509) 487-2937 913 E Sharp Ave

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T’s Lounge is regarded as a local Cheer’slike space where company will be happy to see you whether you go alone or with a group. Their friendly team is happy to serve specailty cocktails, craft beer and the occasional delicious bite. When you aren’t watching a game on one of their big screens, you can partake in darts, pinball and weekly events. T’s is one of the best locations to begin—or end—a night out. They also feature local talented artists, their art gracing the walls of the establishment. 703 N. Monroe St., (509) 315-9432

Steady Flow Growler House focuses on rotating craft beer, cider, kombucha, wine and cold brew coffee on 49 taps in Spokane Valley and 29 taps in Downtown Spokane.

These local, veteran owned craft beer bars thrive on customer connections, supporting the community and fresh delicious drinks for pints paired with flatbreads, growlers or crowler cans to go. Highlights include happy hour, Military Monday, weekly trivia, Kill the Keg Wednesday and Teacher Thursdays.

Follow them on social media for current events and specials. 328 N. Sullivan Rd., Ste. 8, (509) 598-8297; 111 S. Cedar St., (509) 868-0264, steadyflowgrowlerhouse.com

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Opened in 2006, the first thing you experience at Wild Sage American Bistro is the rich earth tones and classic architectural details that make their space both relaxing and refined. Walls of windows saturate the interior space with abundant natural light during the day and provide an intimate atmosphere at night. Managing partners Tom Sciortino and David Wells and consulting partner Gare Traeger run Wild Sage. The three have drawn from their extensive restaurant experience in California, Minnesota, Hawaii, Seattle and here in Spokane to create a premier dining adventure that has quickly become an award winning local favorite. Their menu items draw all of the attention, but their bar—serving an extensive wine list and lusty libations—is one not to miss experiencing. Their cocktails are made with fresh squeezed juices, premium liquors, fresh herbs and house made pure cane sugar syrups—and their team believes quality simply tastes better. 916 W. 2nd Ave., (509) 456-7575, wildsagebistro.com

Best Fine Dining

One of Spokane’s favorites for catering and take-out for almost 40 years!

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compiled by Erin Peterson

You know those people in

Six Favorite Bucket List Bites From Area Instagrammers

Angela Schutz

@come.meet.with.me

your life who always seem to know where to eat? These two women are definitely those kind of people. When I’m looking for somewhere to go for dinner, I immediately check out their news feed to see what they’ve been up to lately. Instagram has a way of helping people to connect with what is meaningful to them, and these two ladies are passionate about our local

food culture. Whether they are entertaining clients, checking out the latest restaurant opening or just enjoying a night out on the town, they have this city dialed in. If you want a guaranteed hit, the recommendations they have given will make sure you have a great time eating somewhere you’ve probably driven by— and wondered about—dozens of times.

Elliot’s Urban Kitchen The owners at Elliot’s are passionate and intentional about their food and are invested in what is happening on North Monroe.

They care about their staff as well as their guests, and you’ll always find them walking around and interacting with people right at their table. They don’t have a huge menu, but everything is worth ordering. Their Pork Green Chile is warm and comforting and is topped with cotija cheese, cilantro, and sour cream along with grilled tortillas. They also have potato wedges on the menu that are perfectly fried, crunchy and crispy, but the inside is still creamy— straight-up craveable. You have a choice of either chili lime garlic or parmesan thyme toppings, and they make all of their own aiolis.

Casper Fry

Elliot’s Urban Kitchen

Just thinking about this place and its chill vibe, I want to go right now. They’ve been on the food scene for a long time and are still producing excellence. Their well-educated staff will not steer you wrong with recommendations. I was just there a couple of weeks ago for lunch, and everything was on point, right down to the last detail. I had a Nashville hot chicken sandwich that was the juiciest chicken I’ve had in years, and the soft bun they put it on perfectly complemented the crispy breading. The housemade pickles and cabbage slaw made it the ultimate balanced dish. For a small bar, it’s a great bar. There have a strong selection of whiskeys from all around the world, and the mixology is focused on classic cocktails.

Angela is a caterer, mom, and marketing assistant. You will always find her talking about her favorite restaurants and how much she adores the evergrowing food scene in our city. She loves that local chefs and owners are being brave and taking risks to connect people with amazing food, making Spokane a better place to live and visit. People and food are her passion.

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Casper Fry Also Specializing in: Weddings, Family Events, Portraits, Senior Pictures, Product Shoots, Fashion, Royalty

Tarascon Empanadas I can’t stop with these empanadas. They are traditional Argentinian food, and they also make chimichurri. It isn’t usually served with empanadas, but it has been a crowd favorite.

The ingredients they choose are the most traditional to that style of empanada, so they aren’t necessarily the most familiar to Americans. There are a couple of menu items for the less adventurous eater that still loves delicious pockets of goodness. They even put their own stamp on the empanadas, adding a personal touch. Owned by a husband and wife team along with their two children, it is a true family operation.

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@grabbag_foodie Spokane and the Inland Northwest stole our hearts through our stomachs.

There is such a positive food culture here that you don’t find in many larger cities. Not a day goes by that I don’t hear of a new local eatery opening or a new menu being previewed at a favorite dining spot or a new featured dish.

Here are a few of my favorites for you to try, too.

Yards Bruncheon With new eateries opening every week, we have added to our favorites list. One of our favorite local eateries that has kept us coming back is Yards Bruncheon.

This spot is a crowd pleaser, and though it can become crowded at breakfast time, it is well worth the wait.

The Breakfast Poutine is a perfect pairing of fries, gravy, candied bacon and egg. They serve Roast House coffee, and have a bar as well if you feel like enjoying a perfect Bloody Mary. Owned by Adam Hegstead, this is a tried and true spot for family brunch that we all get excited about.

Pryor’s Rustic Restaurant It wasn’t long until I began to fall in love with the Lilac City and the thriving food culture. Pryor’s has been our go to for cod fish and chips served with a side of chowder or slaw. The fish is oh-so flaky and perfectly breaded. The building has such an unassuming exterior in Otis Orchards, and a strong local following. You definitely won’t catch any tourists here, and it has a homey feel that you can’t replicate anywhere else in town. You can easily feed the whole family without breaking the bank. The chowder is another must-have. It’s rich and creamy and reminds me of what you’d find on the east coast.

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Pryor’s Rustic Restaurant

Yards Bruncheon

Sushi.com

Traditional BBQ with a distinctly Northwest twist. Catering, Sauces, and Rubs.

509/251-4893 Monday–Friday: 11am-9pm

Saturday: 5pm-9pm

Sushi.com Social media has made it even easier to explore Spokane’s emerging food scene and connect with other foodies, and I’ve loved to connect on Instagram with fellow food lovers. That’s how I found this place—online. Sushi.com was the first sushi restaurant we checked out and we have been going back ever since. We love to sit at the bar and watch them work their sushi magic. Our goto Sushi Rolls are the Volcano Roll, Rainbow, Rosanna and the Oh! Kevin. Each one is unique and creative, and you’ll have fun ordering something you haven’t tried before. They also have solid sashimi that will please any serious fish lover.

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Diana moved to Spokane from Ohio in 2008 and has loved exploring and experiencing the diverse culinary scene in the area.

She grew up on a farm where they ate what was grown or raised, so she enjoys sourcing fresh, local ingredients. During the day, she is a contract administrator for a local construction company; by night she is the head cook for her foodie husband, two boys and all her hungry friends.

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This sleepy little town in north Idaho has one of the most surprising food scenes in our area. Don’t miss the opportunity to take a short drive up north and wake up your taste buds, they are definitely in for a ride.

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by Erin Peterson

Start your day at Evans Brothers for some of the best coffee in our region, followed by Di Luna’s for a leisurely breakfast. The team there is committed to serving local, regional, organic and sustainably raised food. They even list the

growers and ranchers that they work with regularly on their menu, which changes with the seasons. Here we like to order the hearty bacon and sweet potato hash or country Benedict—a split biscuit topped with sausage patty and scrambled egg and then

smothered with homemade sausage gravy.

For lunch head to Beet and Basil, and order everything. Seriously—everything.

This award-worthy eatery specializes in asian and middle eastern fusion cuisine, and we couldn’t get enough. We couldn’t help but order the Korean fried chicken sandwich with crispy fried beef, cucumber and slaw on a ciabatta bun, and it did anything but disappoint. We also picked the chicken vindaloo bowl which was simmered in a tangy and spicy Indian sauce over lemon basmati rice with cilantro jalapeño mint chutney. I nearly licked the bowl. You can get fresh naan for just $3, and it was definitely worth the extra effort.

At dinner time, you have so many amazing options that you may as well make it a progressive dinner. Start at Shoga Sushi Bar, and get some delightfully fresh and expertly prepared sashimi. Their fish game is on point, and their regular shipments of fresh product ensure that the result is everything you would hope for. Trinity at City Beach is a Sandpoint classic for fine dining. The “Northwest Saute” is a duo of wild sockeye salmon and halibut with wild mushrooms, onions and toasted hazelnuts in a shallot lemon butter sauce, topped with fresh berries and served with rice pilaf. Another stunner is the huckleberry pork cassonade, tenderloin scallopine

sautéed with huckleberries, artichoke hearts, mushrooms and tomatoes, finished with a touch of brown sugar and cream.

Ivano’s Ristorante is a classic Italian dining experience from beginning to end.

Don’t miss the light as air fried calamari— everyone dining with you will rejoice. All of their seafood dishes are unbeatable. I am a particular fan of the linguine di mare, with bay scallops, shrimp, artichoke hearts, capers and a light white wine and garlic sauce. Joel’s is casual Mexican food done right. Locals rave about this popular spot, and we were immediately as pumped about it as everyone around us seemed to be.

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of vegetarian options to a huge variety of tacos, they have it all, and in a casual environment that is buzzing with activity.

Tired after all of the eating you just did around town? Make your last stop at Panhandle Cone and Coffee before heading back to Spokane for the best ice cream in Sandpoint. With creative flavors like cookie butter and jelly, Sasquatch (with buckwheat and wildflower honeys combined with fir and a huckleberry granola swirl), and my favorite, the “StrawLime-Ocado” sorbet, you will never be bored. They will let you try any and all flavors you set your heart on, so go ahead.

Be brave and get something funky.

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You know those things you experience as a child that eventually become interwoven with the fiber of your being as you move through adulthood? For many, those things are often tied to food experiences. Spokane comes with a particular advantage: close proximity to the abundant harvests of the Green Bluff growing season. Whether the season holds the opportunity to gorge on strawberries while pretending to pick enough for freezer jam, competing in the Cherry Pit Spit contest or harvesting boxes of apples for pies, trips to Green Bluff are a much-anticipated tradition every year.

Our fast-paced lives lead us to entrust our food sourcing to the convenience of an app-filled shopping cart or the laser focus required of actually going inside the grocery store after work. I recommend taking a few hours out of your busy week to visit and support the farmers on Green Bluff. Whether you’re in the market for a hay ride, a great beer or hard cider, a few pumpkins and some ridiculously addictive donuts, or you just need some apples for your kids’ lunch boxes and carrots for your crock pot stew, there’s no better way to keep it local.

Looking for something a bit more out of the box to do with your Bluff finds? When it comes to the flavors of fall, it must be warm, comforting, and evocative of all those childhood memories. It’s the perfect time to head up to Hansen’s Orchard, Walter’s Fruit Ranch, or one of the many other farms for u-pick apples. While you’re there, stop by Twilight CiderWorks and pick up two bottles—one for this recipe, and one for the cook. We’re going to make ourselves a showstopper. Enjoy, and try to share.

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Apple Cardamom Bread Pudding with Hard Cider Caramel Sauce Serves 16 INGREDIENTS

TO MAKE

For the pudding: 8 cups dry bread, cubed 4 cups apples, peeled, cored, and cubed 4 eggs plus 2 yolks 1 cup vanilla bean yogurt 1 cup whole milk ¾ teaspoon cardamom ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ cup sugar

Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9” x 13” baking dish with nonstick spray.

In a large bowl, mix yogurt, eggs, yolks, milk, spices, and sugar. Whisk to combine. Stir in apples, then gently fold in bread. Pour into prepared pan.

Combine sugar and cardamom for topping, then sprinkle over pudding mixture. Bake 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

While pudding bakes, make sauce.

In a medium saucepan, heat cider over medium high. Reduce to about ½ cup.

Add brown sugar, butter, cream, and cardamom. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Remove from heat, and add vanilla and salt to taste.

To serve, pour warm caramel sauce over bread pudding. If you’re feeling sassy, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Best when shared, but I’ll understand if you choose not to.

For the topping: 2 tablespoons sugar ¾ teaspoon cardamom For the sauce: 1 650mL bottle hard cider (I prefer Twilight’s Spiced Apple for this) 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed ½ cup heavy whipping cream ¼ teaspoon cardamom 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Large pinch sea or kosher salt

Brittany Kulland is a pastry chef by trade, and a foodie at heart. She is mom to two girls and a menagerie of furry kids and wife to the most supportive guy out there. After more than a decade away, she’s back home in Spokane and loves supporting the local community. Follow her on Instagram at @sassypantssugarshoppe.

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by Molly Lindquist

When I wake up, the first thing I search

for is great coffee. I simply can’t “adult” without it. Luckily for me, Spokane has lots of fantastic options for travelers and locals alike. I went on a coffee crawl to evaluate the best brew for you to enjoy, as well as in-house roasting that really shows off the artistry of their craft. Any of the options I list would be a great spot for you to curl up with a fantastic cup of joe.

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Tom Sawyer Country Coffee

With more than 50 years of experience in the coffee industry, Tom Sawyer knows a thing or two about coffee. Roasting specialty grade coffee on their Joper and using a spectrophotometer to analyze roast results allows them to produce consistently high-quality coffee. The bulk of their coffees are medium to dark roasts, like their chocolatey Double Dark Viking Roast. Their coffee shop is adorned with Vintage coffee equipment and serves up espresso drinks, cold brew and hot coffee.

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Ladder Coffee Roasters

Ladder serves unique single origin coffees.

Roaster Katie Enders coaxes the full flavor out of each coffee on their Diedrich IR-5 coffee roaster. Ladder specializes in light roasts, with floral, citrus and berry notes to name a few. The cheerful yellow walls in Ladder Coffee echo the uplifting light roasts they serve up. Espresso drinks, pour overs and cold brew are available for purchase, all with the helpful option of free wifi so you can get your work done while you sip.

Spokane Coffee Roasters

Spokane is home to an impressive number of high-quality coffee roasters. They can be found in downtown, the University district, west central and north Monroe Street.

Some have been on Spokane’s coffee scene for decades; others are a more recent. It’s undeniable that Spokane’s coffee scene is booming, largely thanks to the following remarkable roasters.

Sourcing regionally with an emphasis on sustainability.

Mon-Thurs: 11am–12am Fri/Sat: 11am–2am • Sun: 11am–12am

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Arctos Coffee Roasters

Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters

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Roast House

Thomas Hammer opened in 1993 and has been thriving since. To ensure coffee freshness, orders are roasted, hand-sealed and shipped within 48 hours. The bulk of their coffees are medium to dark roasts, roasted on their Probat coffee roaster. Single origins like their citrusy Guatemala Los Sanchez micro-lot are also available. With their own bakery in house, it’s hard to go wrong stopping by Thomas Hammer for a coffee and a treat.

Vessel strives to maximize the natural characteristics of the coffee when roasting, says roaster Evan Lovell. This is best highlighted in their light to medium roasts. Roasting takes place on a 5kg Proaster, located on the shop floor. Vessel seeks coffee that naturally exhibits some of the notes that are typically produced during a dark roast, to craft a balanced blend. Their 509 Espresso-blend is always featured on bar, and single origins are available on pour over.

Indaba Coffee

Indaba offers a wide range of roasts from blends to single origins.

Their coffees are sourced based on what’s in season and ordered in small batches, ensuring peak flavor. Roasting occurs onsite at their Nettleton location, using a 10 kg Proaster. Each location features High-Drive espresso blend on bar and their current single origin coffees are available on pour over as well.

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Arctos offers three coffees: Espresso Blend, Decaf and Ghost Bear.

Their Espresso Blend is a full-bodied coffee with notes of stone fruit, toffee, and chocolate. They use roasting techniques to compete with specialty coffee roasts while remaining cost effective. Arctos will offer their first single origin coffee in August, their floral Guatemala.

Roaster Nikolai Selfridge suggests trying it as an espresso to experience the full flavor profile of the coffee.

Roast House features a roastery and a tasting room north of Downtown. The variety of coffee offerings are impressive, from their dark roast Shadow blend, with notes of cocoa and oak, to their lighter Peru El Chasqui, with maple and nectarine. Their Diedrich roaster is the main workhorse, capable of 20-pound batches. Roast House cultivates relationships their coffee farmers, allowing them to source quality, organic beans while providing their farmers a living wage. Stop by their tasting room for a top-notch espresso drink, pour over coffee or to sample new coffee.

Molly Lindquist lives on the South Hill in Spokane with her husband Eric. She enjoys discovering great coffee and learning about the local roasters who produce it. When she’s not going for coffee or trying out a new restaurant, she enjoys hiking with Eric and practicing landscape photography. She can be followed on Instagram at @the_caffiend_ foodie.

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dininglocal BONEFISH GRILL. Chilean seabass is a rich, meltin-your-mouth fish that is tender, buttery, and moist with large, thick flakes. They cook their seabass over an oak-burning grill to give it a unique, Bonefish Grill flavor. Pair with one of their signature toppings like fresh chimichurri sauce or Pan Asian style. 4750 N. Division St., Ste. 1300. (509) 960-8978, bonefishgrill.com.

CASCADIA PUBLIC HOUSE. Cascadia is a locally owned gastropub that sources regionally with an emphasis on sustainability. A popular dish, Oregonzola Steak Salad, features sliced steak from St Helen’s farm, organic baby spinach, candied walnuts, thick bacon, organic dried cranberries, rogue Oregonzola bleu cheese crumbles, and a fan of pink lady apples. 6314 N. Ash St., (509) 321-7051, cascadiapublichouse.com.

1898 PUBLIC HOUSE. With a nod of respect to the year our golf club was established, 1898 Public House combines a storied history, delicious cuisine and stunning views. Located at the Kalispel Golf and Country Club, Executive Chef Tyler Schwenk invites you to eat and drink inspired, while enjoying classic foods with a fresh and tasty twist. 2010 W. Waikiki Rd., (509) 466-2121, 1898publichouse.com.

FRANK’S DINER. Frank’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, available all day, has all the classics. Among our favorites are the open-face turkey, roast beef and mushroom sandwiches, chicken pot pie, Joe’s Special (the venerable scramble of eggs, ground beef, spinach, onions and parmesan), and, of course, the don’t-missat-breakfast hash browns and silver pancakes. 1516 W. 2nd Ave., 10929 N. Newport Hwy, (509) 465-2464, franksdiners.com.

GILDED UNICORN. This Modern American, Classic restaurant features hand crafted foods and drinks located in the historic Montvale Hotel. The name reflects their blend of classic and modern without taking ourselves too seriously. They showcase local, seasonal food and drinks from the Northwest and beyond coerced into new fashioned flavors that hit you in the soul.

110 S. Monroe St., (509) 309-3698, gildedunicorn.com.

MASSELOW’S STEAKHOUSE. With nine prime-grade steaks and the best seafood oceans and rivers have to offer, Masselow’s Steakhouse continually provides the “wow” factor. With an outstanding array of mouth-watering cuisine, an extensive wine selection and true Kalispel Hospitality, Chef Tanya Broesder and her team create a special experience you won’t soon forget. 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, (509) 481-6020, masselows.com.

PARK LODGE. Chef Philip has been cooking for

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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 they are provided with. 411 N. Nettleton St., (509) 3409347, parklodgerestaurant.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) 927-8428, rancho-viejo.net.

in Spokane. Their first menu had more than 40 kinds of exotic burgers, taking Spokane by storm. Today, their menu has grown but their commitment to only using the finest ingredients, thoughtfully prepared fresh, by trained chefs remains the same. 7522 N. Division St., (509) 482-6100, theonion.biz.

3 NINJAS CURBSIDE. After five years and many glorious victories over the legions of the unflavored, the ninjas at 3 Ninjas Food Truck realized their customers wanted them to have their own lair. The lords of the land of Kendall Yards asked if they would bring their skill and fortitude to bear and bring peace to the realm. So it was to be known that 3 Ninjas Curbside would be born as the place where a road weary traveler could find new flavors and exciting combinations for which to please their palate. 1198 W. Summit Parkway, (509) 783-3613.

315 MARTINIS AND TAPAS. The Greenbriar Inn is the home of 315 Martinis and Tapas located in a garden setting in downtown Coeur d’Alene. The cuisine is eclectic and international in nature, with an emphasis on tapas and an award winning martini bar. Highlights include happy hour, food specials, live music, and a bed and breakfast. Built in 1908, this historic structure is supported by a friendly and gracious staff. 315 E. Wallace Ave., (208) 667-9660, 315martinisandtapas.com.

SUSHI.COM. 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. 430 W. Main, (509) 838-0630, mainsushi.com.

SWINGING DOORS. A family owned business, The Swinging Doors has been a part of Spokane for more than 30 years. Their restaurant offers huge portions and a wonderful atmosphere second to none in the Spokane area—along with a sports bar with 50 TVs to watch all your favorite sports, as well as Golden Tee, a pool table, bumper shuffleboard, and much more. 1018 W. Francis Ave., (509) 326-6794, theswingingdoors.com.

THAI BAMBOO. Since 2001 Thai Bamboo has offered a delicious Thai and Asian food dining experience.

Thai Bamboo is consistently ranked as a Spokane and North Idaho number one Thai and Asian restaurant with everything you need and expect: authentic delicious cuisine, huge menu, elegant dining with fantastic décor and atmosphere, prompt friendly service, private banquet rooms, open throughout the day, seven days per week. 5406 N. Division St., 2926 E. 29th Ave., 12722 E. Sprague Ave., 2010 N. 4th St., CDA, thaibamboorestaurant.com.

THE ONION TAPHOUSE & GRILL. It all started in 1978 when they introduced the first gourmet burger

TORO SUSHI. Full sushi menu with a huge selection of sushi rolls, as well as a full Japanese fusion menu.

They dazzle guests with daily lunch specials and traditional Japanese grilled skewers that pair perfectly with a cold beer from their wide selection of domestic and imported beer. Toro also offers a variety of sake, wine and cocktails. 328 N. Sullivan Rd., (509) 703-7029.

WANDERING TABLE. The team at Wandering Table has an insatiable appetite for cooking and creating food. They love what they do. And they consider this restaurant their restaurant. This is their way of cooking what they want to cook. And Wandering Table is how they share the food they love to eat. 1242 W. Summit Parkway, (509) 443-4410, thewanderingtable.com.

WILD SAGE BISTRO. They have designed a menu that allows them to be creative on a daily basis, and work within the limits of what is in season and available. They are always looking for unique ingredients to highlight, as well as local beef, regional fresh fish, local gardens, heirloom vegetables, fruits and tomatoes for their exquisite dishes. 916 W. 2nd Ave., (509) 456-7575, wildsagebistro.com.

YARDS BRUNCHEON. The team at Yards Bruncheon figured out how to extend the weekend to all week by offering brunch everyday. This modern diner is a combination of breakfast and lunch complimented with classic brunch cocktails. Their menu features comfort food from all over using local farms and producers in the season. They make most of their menu items in house including their pastries, which are some of the best around. They also feature some of the best coffees and teas from around the world. 1248 W. Summit Prky., (509) 290-5952, theyardsbruncheon.com.

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Genus Brewing

17018 E. Sprague Nu Home Brew has been selling supplies to home brewers in Spokane Valley since Summer of 2013. Since they've dabbled into brewing small batch beer for themselves and just recently moved into a new building in Greenacres to share their libations with the world.

Stella's Cafe

19 W. Main Ave. Guess who's back, back again.

Chef Tony Brown's once popular Stella's sandwiches have a new home in one of the recently vacated spaces in the Saranac Commons. Popular eats that have been featured on Ruins lunch menu such as the Banh Mi, Muffuletta and the Pork Belly Cuban will now have a lunch counter all of their own.

Shawn O'Donnell's Irish Pub

719 N. Monroe St. All of Spokane has been excited to see who will revive the beautiful Monroe building formally home to Milford's Fish House. A Seattle favorite Shawn O' Donnell's Irish Pub who has 3 current locations makes the move to the Inland Northwest. Ready to serve us up a hefty whiskey list and Guinness beef stew.

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artending was never the goal, or the passion, but life had other plans.

Out of high school my love was photography, and more specifically, artistic portraiture with a focus on fashion. The plan was simple enough: go to school in Seattle, pursue photography, and bartend in the meantime to afford the cost of living.

The only glimpse into the industry I had at 19 years old was the head bartender at the Applebee’s where I worked. I had no concept of liquor or libations at this point in my life, and didn’t taste liquor until my 21st birthday. I was 23 when I finally landed a position behind a bar and got to sink my teeth into Spokane’s hospitality scene the way I wanted to.

What have I learned? What do I now know nearly five years into bartending? I’ve had some good teachers along the way. This has been my journey: Chairs Public House. This was the job I landed when the first article about my “Disney themed cocktails” went viral—my life was moving in an exciting direction and the owners of the public house (now Logan’s Tavern) took notice and welcomed me, knowing I had no traditional experience. This job probably taught me the most. I was working 12-hour days six days a week, but finally doing what I wanted.

I learned the basics that come with being in a college neighborhood bar: I mastered lemon drops, long islands, and mojitos. Sugar and bright artificial colors were the norm, and I was happy to give it to the clientele who wanted it.

Yet I was always confused with the top shelf on that bar—absinthe was gross; who even drinks that? Gin? Get out of here with that. Digestifs

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and craft liqueurs? I couldn’t pronounce them, so I wasn’t interested. Time passed and I burned out. I wanted more and reached out where I could; my next mentor was just across the street at Clover. Kristi Gamble, the bar manager at the time saw me as a young bartender with some potential, so she gave me a French 75 and a few books about this whole “craft cocktail” thing.

Santé. I went from a college bar to arguably the top fine dining that Spokane had to offer at the time. Now obsessed with craft cocktails, and after much hesitation, I accepted the job. The work felt immense, but oh my God—thrilling. The real talent I knew I had when making drinks was asking guests “what flavors do you like?” rather than off menu tedium. This was the cornerstone of the “Butcher Bars” concept: give me adjectives, flavor notes, an emotion, and I’ll make you a cocktail. I learned to get faster, to be more precise, to multi-task like never before. Chef tables would come in on a packed Friday night, and it would be my job to pair cocktails on the fly for 10 courses while managing tables and server tickets. It pushed me in ways I never imagined and cemented my love for bartending and fine dining.

Casper Fry. I’d taken 10 months off to focus on selling my book, and then found myself feeling stir crazy. Right down the road was Casper Fry. This was a much cozier atmosphere, and still the craft focus on cocktails I was yearning for. This job showed me how far I had come; I was in a stride of sorts, owning what I was doing. I had a ball creating drink specials, building menus, and assisting guests out of their comfort zone with their cocktails.

Luna. This job has been a much larger undertaking than I imagined.

When interviewing with the owners, they shared the clientele was more particular than I had experienced. I imagined it was well within my wheelhouse—but I didn’t take into consideration Luna’s 25+ year history, and rich, well-established culture. It’s a second home for most, a living room for our regulars, and a beautiful experience for those first walking in.

I now get to use all the experience I’ve gained over the last five years to the fullest: training, building menus, costing, creating. I’m lucky to have the team I do, and that Luna has been open (so far) to the changes I’ve brought in with me.

So, what do I know? I know that guests want an experience. I know the profile differences between green and yellow chartreuse, how to juggle 10 tables, that citrus peelers are dangerous, and how to track pour costs. But mainly, at the end of the day as bartenders, we put liquids into cups.

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CLARKSVILLE/birdman

by Doug Clark

Birdman

of South Hillcatraz

Michael Carmody knows birds like

Clapton knows Layla. Like Tiger knows Augusta. Like Oprah knows scales.

A vault of ornithological insights and spyglass observations, Carmody is something of a rare bird himself. He has managed to turn what is commonly thought of as a hobby—bird watching—into a fulltime enterprise now 25 years and soaring.

Thousands of bird lovers have hired Carmody to Lewis and Clark them on expeditions to, say, view the Eared Quetzal and Thick-Billed and Maroon-Fronted parrots of Northern Mexico. Other forays have seen Carmody guiding small groups to see birds all over the globe: South America, Morocco, Taiwan, Bulgaria, Spain, Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka….

He averages 10 trips a year, gone usually for two to three weeks at a time. (Learn more at legacy-tours.com.)

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Talk about a frequent flyer. Carmody has logged more aerial migrations than a dozen flocks of geese.

Not this time, however. On this overcast Friday morning, I’ve persuaded Carmody to hunker down on the deck overlooking my wooded backyard. From our wickerchaired vantage, Carmody, fancy Swarovski binoculars at the ready, has come to ID the birds that have been scarfing the black sunflower seeds I keep buying by the 40-pound sack load.

“That one there,” Carmody exclaims as a white-and-black creature flutters onto the orange feeder that hangs off my deck railing.

“A black-headed grosbeak.”

Good to know.

Confession time. A few years back, I went a tad off the rails and became the Gates Foundation for Freeloading Fowl. I bought a dozen or so feeders to hold the

aforementioned seed, plus fatty blocks of seed-impacted suet to supposedly give birds an extra energy fix.

I didn’t bother to get a book and learn which birds were zooming in for a free lunch. I simply hung all the feeders from tree branches and stepped back, feeling quite proud of myself.

Doug Clark: Birdman of South Hillcatraz.

Everything was going swell. At least it was until bandits caught wind and began chowing my bounty like defensive linemen at an Old Country Buffet.

Squirrels, damn them.

“Not on MY WATCH!” I screamed, hurling pine cones and vulgarities at the thieving rascals. Failing to make an impression, I sent off for a certified “squirrelproof ” pole contraption on which to hang my feeders.

Bless you, Amazon.

Worked like a charm, too. Until, that is, the furry acrobats staged a Vegas-worthy “Cirque du Squirrleil,” leaping onto the feeders from skinny branches a dozen feet away.

If we learned anything from Jurassic Park, it’s that nature always finds a way.

But befriending a world-class professional like Carmody isn’t the only reason I’ve been focused on birds of late. Birds, alas, are helping me cope with my humiliating failure as a koi wrangler.

You blessed regular readers of this fine glossy periodical will recall that earlier this summer, my lovely wife, Sherry, and I moved into a home that came with a built-in trickling koi pond.

Fish included.

Enthusiasm amped to 11, we hired a HAZMAT crew to clean the pond. We purchased the finest rotten smelling koi food that money can buy. I watched YouTube videos on how to best care for these gentle multicolored members of the carp family, and …

Oh, let’s cut to the chase.

They’re dead. Deader than Elvis. Deader than Nixon. Deader than disco and the Seattle grunge scene and rotary dial phones and Capt. freaking Kangaroo.

Dead. Dead. Dead!

Every slippery last one of them.

Our koisultants at Koi Gardens emporium north of town diagnosed the problem as a parasitical nightmare called ICH. This is not to be confused with the parasitical nightmare that is the Spokane City Council. That’s just plain old ICK! Sherry and I fought back with chemical warfare, treatments that turned our pond water cobalt blue. For three weeks our lives revolved around the following protocol: 1. Drain gallons and gallons of water from pond. 2. Refill pond with fresh water. 3. Add magic squid ink. 4. Repeat process daily.

We almost talked ourselves into believing that our sickly lethargic, non-eating fish were on the mend.

Then the biggest koi, an 18-inch orange calico lunker, capsized and sank like the Edmund Fitzgerald.

The legend lives on from the Clark pond on down …

I called my pal Mel McCuddin. The artist has a thriving koi pond in the backyard near his studio.

“What should I do?” I asked. Like a wise

fishmonger, he answered: “Get a shovel. Dig a hole.”

He was right. In time, all five of our koi were feeding the worms. Which, though sad, does contain a sort of poetic karma, don’t you think?

“We can’t give up,” I urged Sherry, waiving my arms and humming the Battle Hymn of the Republic in my mind. “Don’t let the evil ICH beat us. We’re Americans, aren’t we? I say we buy more koi and wrangle anew!”

Sherry, however, had a different idea.

“Let’s just enjoy our nice fishless water feature,” she said.

So, you can see why I need to console myself with birds.

As a bonus, Carmody and I hit it off like old pals. He’s an extremely humorous, likable man who doesn’t overpower you with his vast technical knowledge. It’s easy to see why so many of his clients come back for more.

Hell, not long into our visit and I’m ready to hire Carmody to take me to view the flying monkeys of Oz. Whatever. We wind up spending three hours chattering away like magpies, which, by the way, seem to be hooked on my suet crack.

Carmody tells me how he learned to love watching birds while growing up in California’s rural San Diego County.

Birds remained a part of Carmody’s adult life. But he credits his wife, Susan, for coming up with the idea that changed everything. She urged him to turn his love of birds into a real-deal guide business.

It worked. “When I’m in the field,” he says, I can’t tell you how happy I am.”

Carmody’s clients represent an interesting mix of two distinct camps, he says. There are the bird watchers who have an immense passion for their hobby. And there are borderline obsessive birders who are out to complete a check list.

Like baseball fanatics who try to watch a game in every major league stadium, birders want to see and log every bird there is to see.

The big difference being that while there are 30 MLB stadiums, the planet holds between 9,000 and 10,000 bird species. And some experts claim the actual number is way more.

Well, science may be great and all, I tell Carmody, but there’s still plenty out there that we don’t know. Take the time I was nearly undone by a murder of crows.

It happened one Sunday evening in 2011

when Sherry gave me a small wood crow caller that she bought as a joke at an arts and crafts store.

On a lark, I stepped onto our back deck, put the bark-smoothed chunk of hollowed branch to my lips and …

“Caaaw!”

A second or two later, 100-plus crows suddenly swirled in the sky above me, a black feathered mass of caw-cawphany.

I continued my corvine virtuosity, only now with my arms akimbo as if welcoming a queen or Kanye West. Seeming to respond, the crows touched down in gnarled pine limbs high above my head.

“I’m King of Crows,” I yelled to Sherry, who at that point was doubled over with laughter.

Not to brag, but how many diehard birders have witnessed avian action like that?

Not many, probably. But Carmody tells me exactly what happened.

It’s called “mobbing,” he explains. My calls essentially signaled the crows that there was something nearby (Food? Predator?) that made them gather in numbers for defense or to check out.

To prove his point, Carmody switches on a digital field recording he made of a mountain pygmy owl, a natural predator to all the feathered friends who hang around my home.

“Hoot. Hoot.”

Within minutes, as Carmody predicted, birds began massing in the large fir tree in front of us. They’re ignoring the feeders and instead are trying to figure out where all the hooting is coming from.

“Fascinating,” I tell Carmody, thinking glumly, “So, I’m not King of Crows.”

Carmody smiles. “This is a perfect place for bird watching,” he tells me.

It is, indeed, Michael. And if you aim your fancy binoculars a tad over there to your right, you can just make out where I planted the koi.

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.

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