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EDITOR LETTER

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FIRST LOOK Color me Spokane Buzz Worthy Lilacs & Lemons Maker Influence NW Spokane Rising

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THE SCENE Horse Farm Datebook Family Time Ric Gendron Lilac Lit

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Nest House Feature Flooring Interior Design

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health beat Detox 101 Estate Planning

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LOCAL CUISINE Rosaure’s Recipe Eats, Shoots, & Leaves Dining Guide

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Last look Sandpoint Perspectives Aire Libre 8

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LOCAL CUISINE/Frozen Treats

LAST LOOK/People’s Art

CONTACT US Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine is published twelve times a year. If you have any questions or comments regarding the magazine, please call us at (509) 533-5350; we want to hear from you. Visit our Web site for an expanded listing of services: bozzimedia. com.

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Why-We-Live-Here photos: We publish photos that depict the Inland Northwest and why we live here. We invite photographers to submit a favorite to editor@spokanecda.com.

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

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

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

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In Memoriam Co-Founders Vincent Bozzi Emily Guevarra Bozzi

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editorletter

by PAULETTE BURGESS

This land is your land, this land is my land

July is our nation’s birthday month, and it’s a special month for us as well; Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living turns 200 this issue.

We’ve been in publication for 23 years.

Through dot.com booms and Enron-sized busts, recessions, pandemics, bon temps, and maelstroms, the direction is always the same: forward.

Time marches on (and if you doubt this, just look in a mirror while wearing reading glasses). We’d be much older, around 276, except for the fact that our first several years we were only a bimonthly magazine.

As anyone in publishing will tell you, it’s a hard business. We’re just glad to still be here.

With this milestone in mind, we invite you to look back and reflect upon the economic history of our region and consider what the future holds for the industries and businesses of today. Also, meet several young, local entrepreneurs who embody the same spirit of risk-taking and self-determination as did our region’s pioneers Think about the indigenous tribes who were here first, before the fur traders, miners, and business barons arrived. Our country—and community—seeks to make a place at the table for everyone, despite (or rather because of?) historical oversights and sins. But how does this happen, by way 12

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of legislation, personal epiphanies, public art? Read through the pages in this issue and decide for oneself.

Step back to the bygone era and walk through the Fotheringham House, a residence built by one of Spokane’s early city leaders, David B. Fotheringham, and now listed with the Spokane County Historical Preservation Office. Alongside other ‘founding fathers’ such as James N. Glover and Levi Hutton, Fotheringham’s wealth grew dramatically upon his arrival to this river city. The region was booming thanks to an abundance of natural resources.

He and his family came to Spokane Falls in 1883, playing their part in what was then deemed America’s Manifest Destiny. Go west, young man!

There it was, land as far as eyes could see, theirs for the taking, by divine right. Or so it all seemed. People have learned over the years that mineral smelting and clear-cutting of forests came at a cost not recoverable through any sales price. The Inland Northwest still struggles with heavy metal deposits and loss of habitat due to erosion. The upside is that environmental amelioration and its related

technologies already perform a role in our new regional economy. It’s not a perfect full circle, however.

First Friday’s featured artist Ric Gendron meditates visually on what it is to be Native American. And though the public art along Spokane’s River Front Park honors the legacy of the tribes who used the river as sustenance, they are only echoes of a past never to be reclaimed. Now, Gendron’s paintings can be found across the Pacific Northwest, reproduced to mammoth scale on the sides of buildings. He, like the shadow of his ancestors, is omnipresent.

Tonya Sherman shares a tale of two cities, the dark cloud that descended upon the Pride festival in Coeur d’Alene, and how it was addressed in Sandpoint at a high school graduation. And just as our nation celebrates another birthday, it happens to be the ten-year anniversary of DACA, Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals.

Lady Liberty is the quintessential image for July. She stands atop a pedestal, upon which a poem is inscribed, “New Colossus,”

by Emma Lazarus. Its second half is well known by most, the part where Lady Liberty, facing the Atlantic, away from the New World, cries out, “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”

It’s a lovely sentiment, though more aspirational than actual. Then again, hasn’t that always been the case in America?

We strive for an ideal—a sort of fevered ‘American Dream’—that we can never quite attain, knocking over cultures and artifacts, and breaking through barriers along the way. But always forward.

This land was made for you and me.

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CLOCKTOWER

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ven though Kelley Hudson is a world traveler, boarding planes from Denmark to Mumbai, she’s never been comfortable at cruising altitude. So, to calm her nerves, Kelley reaches for her pencil and a sketch pad, diving deep into a beautiful world of creativity. As a professional photographer and artist, Kelley never imagined inspiration for her next project would happen at 32,000 feet.

“This guy in front of me on the plane asked where I bought my coloring book. And I said, ‘what coloring book?’ And then a few ladies turned around and looked at my drawing. When the plane landed, I kid you not,

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everyone said I should make a coloring book,” said Kelley.

At the time, Kelley was meticulously hand-drawing the iconic Monroe Street Bridge. Thinking the idea for a coloring book was a little outside the lines, she posted her drawing on a Facebook page to see if there was any interest. And the world responded.

“There were more than 200 comments . . .honestly, all of this is kismet. When you get a sign from the heavens, you don’t ignore it,” said Kelley.

So, she started drawing and creating more coloring pages. From picturesque Manito Park to stately historical mansions dotted across Spokane, Kelley is creating a coloring book for all ages. Kelley hopes to secure a grant

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from the Spokane Arts Guild to help fund and publish the book.

Right now, Kelley spends around 30 hours a week drawing and working on her coloring book.

“I love drawing, but I’m doing it because Spokane wants it,” said Kelley.

When the pandemic hit, Kelley, her husband, and her 8-year-old daughter lived in Demark. They moved to Spokane, and careers were put on hold. When she boarded that flight a few months ago, there was so much uncertainly about her future.

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“I was trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my life. I had been a professional photographer for 15 years,” said Kelley.

A chance encounter with a fellow passenger and an incredible idea took flight.

“If I could find those people and give them hugs, I would,” said Kelley.

While Kelley enjoys the artistic process of creating the book, she’s most excited about creating community. For example, in Denmark, families often sit around and color as the long nights of winter set in over the Nordic country.

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“Coloring is such a great way to get to know each other,” said Kelley.

Kelley is working with a local publisher and hopes to release the coloring book in the near future.

“I’m so grateful for this amazing opportunity. My heart is on fire,” said Kelley.

To learn more about the Spokane Coloring Book and download free pages, go to Kelley’s website at KelleyHudson.

com. This is a labor of love, and sponsorship is always welcome.

You can find out more through the artist’s webpage.

We want to thank our local energy provider, Avista Corporation, for allowing us to share this story with our readers. This story first appeared on their Facebook page. Visit facebook.com/ AvistaUtilities for more inspiring stories about life and people in the Inland Northwest. And as always, if you know of any interesting people and places, share them at editor@spokanecda.com.

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Nighthawks welcome Move over, Taco Bell. There’s a new place to sober up when the bars close. Donut Parade, a Logan neighborhood institution since 1968, has extended its hours of operation.

When is a good time to indulge in their sinfully delicious, famous maple bars?

Anytime. Literally, any time. Twenty-four-seven. Morning, noon, and night, and all hours in between.

We need this. We deserve this.

What would any good gangster or film noir movie be without its 24-hour coffee shop scene? And what goes better with a cup of coffee than a fresh donut? Precisely.

Nighthawks, now is your time! As for the rest of you, if while driving home late from a party you spot a squad car parked at 2152 N Hamilton St in Spokane at 3 am, don’t worry.

It’s just a coffee break underway.

buzzworthy Now, where did those Band-Aids go?

In 2021, the United States experienced a record-smashing 20 weather-related natural disasters that each resulted in at least $1 billion in damages. This year there have already been multiple cities hit by tornados, flooding, and wildfires.

Don’t think you need to worry about tornadoes so far north from Oklahoma? Think again. This past May a storm cell moved through eastern Washington, causing two twisters to touch down in Spokane Valley. Trees were uprooted and trailers flipped onto their roofs.

It’s important to be prepared with the right medical and emergency supplies in your home and vehicle in case you are impacted. But the CDC reports that 48 percent of Americans don’t have emergency supplies, and 44 percent don’t even have a basic first aid kit in their home.

Summer is the start of fire season in the Inland Northwest. Your Basic Disaster Supplies Kit should include the following: Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation), Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food) Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert, Flashlight, First aid kit, Extra batteries, Whistle (to signal for help), Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air), Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place), Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation), Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities), Manual can opener (for food), Local maps, Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery.

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Upriver Park is Open!

The new Upriver Park is a mix of City-owned parkland, vacated street right-of-way, and Avista Corporation’s property. Three acres have been dedicated to river access for water-based recreation, while also contributing to an ecologically healthy shoreline.

The newly completed Upriver Park features an improved section of Centennial Trail, views of the river, and more amenities. Avista Utilities has generously paid for design and construction of the park, and the energy company will also maintain the property.

While some locals have bemoaned the permanent closure of part of Upriver Drive, we say, “Hey, take a hike—along the trail at Upriver Park!”

Are we there yet?

It’s been one heck of a long, 17-year road trip. In 2005, StoryCorps converted an Airstream trailer into a traveling recording studio, “the MobileBooth,” and launched its first cross-country tour. Each year, StoryCorps visits cities and towns across the country to record conversations between people who live there.

Well, consider the word officially out there! StoryCorps is coming to Moses Lake, Washington. In partnership with Northwest Public Broadcasting, from June 30 through July 29, the MobileBooth will be at the Moses Lake Civic Center, 401 S Balsam St in Moses Lake. Participants have the option to record inperson or remotely. To sign up and become part of an historical audio recording, visit StoryCorps.org and click on “Participate.”

Do you have any Buzz Worthy items or trends to share with our readers? Then tell us all about it via email to editor@spokanecda.com.

Unity in the community Haystack Heights in southeast Spokane, which recently completed construction, is an “intentional,” cohousing community. Have you ever fantasized about living on a Kibbutz or in a commune? Well, this isn’t that. Cohousing is something different.

This neighborhood is made up of local families who worked together to design and build their own sustainable urban village, which features environmentally conscious design, clustered homes to preserve green space, and generous common amenities to build strong community connections.

Cohousing communities typically consist of privately owned, fully-equipped homes and extensive common amenities such as a great room for community events and dinners, a fireplace lounge, children’s play rooms, workshops, crafts room, guest rooms, and gardens. Imagine an HOA on steroids, but with shared gardening tools.

There are already 17 cohousing neighborhoods in Western Washington, and over 200 across the country, but Haystack Heights is the first in Washington east of the Cascades.

Cohousing curious or questioning? Then visit SpokaneCoHousing.com, or drive slowly by the corner of 7th Avenue and Garfield Street on the lower South Hill of Spokane.

Why float when you can drive?

Is it warm enough to get into the water yet?

Heck yes. And because BuzzWorthy loves all things peculiar or out-of-the-ordinary, we celebrate this ‘floaty’ turned go-cart.

The Splash Runner by PoolCandy is a motorized pool lounger that you can drive—forward, backward, left, right, spin around—on dual 66-watt motors that activate at the touch of a button. Newly designed propellers supply more torque, resulting in a 20 percent increase in speed.

The propellers are fully enclosed behind a protective safety grill, so theoretically this floaty is safe. But if nothing else, it looks ridiculously fun. Visit PoolCandy.net for more silly water supplies, such as drivable, floating unicorns and T-Rexes.

When an elephant doesn’t fit in your pajamas Well then, you draw it. Michael Horswill, Mel McCuddin, Harold Balazs and Mary Farrell, just to name a few, have been a huge hit amongst fifth grade art collectors. This year Keith Harrop is added to the list of artists that tickle the fancy of the newly discerning art aficionados. For 10 years now The Art Spirit Gallery in downtown Coeur d’Alene has donated a piece of art to the graduating class of Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts & Humanities.

“The best way to make certain our art audience remains alive, is to cultivate new collectors for the future,” says gallery owner Blair Williams. “We begin by sending over a list of 20 to 50 images of works to select from.”

This year artist Keith Harrop’s rendition of an elephant in a suit was selected.

Keith was thrilled and honored by the selection and put together a video for the students describing his technique, muse, and background as an artist. “Why did I draw an elephant in a suit?” Keith quips in the video. “Because he wouldn’t fit into my pajamas!” (a play on an old Groucho Marks joke).

Katie Plamer, one of the two 5th grade instructors, said, “This kind of interaction with artwork and artists is what will keep the arts alive for generations to come.”

Cornhole, anyone?

We don’t make the buzz; we just report it. Underdogs Sports Pub & Grill describes itself as just an average, “friendly neighborhood sports bar and grill. A place to grab a drink and some great food, to take in the game with your friends. Shoot some stick, throw darts, play pull tabs, etc.” And by ‘etc.’ they mean Cornhole Tournaments. I’m not sure when the classic ‘bean bag toss game’ favored at school fairs forever was renamed “Cornhole,” but I guess we’ll have to live with it. Despite its awkward moniker, the game itself is still as fun and simple as it ever was. Now that you’re all grown up, you can play while drunk. Every Sunday at 6 pm is Cornhole time at Underdogs Sports Pub & Grill, in Spokane Valley at 14913 E Trent Ave. JULY 2022 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

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Every business has a story Well Dressed Walrus wants to tell it Curt Stockwell always thought he’d own and manage his own business. Getting there, though, was a bit of a circuitous path.

“My background is actually in landscape design, and I knew I didn’t want to own a landscaping company,” he explains. His experience as a landscape architect in Colorado from the late ‘90s to early 2000s confirmed this.

He did reach his goal, however.

He and business partner Andy Dentone founded Well Dressed Walrus in 2010. The Spokane-based web development and marketing firm has steadily grown to have a national reach, with four full-time employees and six go-to contractors on hand, “when we need to kind of flex our muscles,” says Stockwell.

So how did a landscape architect land where he is? Well, there’s a story to tell there—because there’s always a story to tell.

“So, I kind of had a knack for graphic design.

Then I started teaching myself how to build websites. By the time I met Andy, I had the design part of it down, and Andy was building websites, but he wasn’t really designing them very well. And I was designing websites, but not building them very well.”

They joined forces in 2010 as a genuine ‘boot strap’ operation.

Business really took when Stockwell, who speaks with the fervor of a convert, stumbled upon a book entitled Building a Story Brand, by Donald Miller.

“It really changed how I approach what we do,” he explains.

“We were designing great websites, but really when it comes down to it, what makes marketing work? It’s the words, and the words that you hear; the words are really the reason behind how you make a decision about a purchase.”

It’s a counterintuitive assertion from a graphic designer. Words over pictures? Indeed, Stockwell’s title at Well Dressed Walrus is “Director of Clarity, Colors and Shapes.” He knows how to make things look attractive. But he also happens to be a StoryBrand Certified Guide.

“I think that’s really what sets us apart as a website development company and marketing agency; we

know the right words to use to connect with your customers.”

The StoryBrand certification process is a four-day training program in Nashville, followed up with regular workshops throughout one’s career. A master storyteller is always improving his or her craft. Nowadays Stockwell leads some of those workshops as a StoryBrand coach.

He wants others to understand that there are several core principles about how to make good ad copy.

After all, anyone can get a GoDaddy page up and running within a day, but without the narrative, the story, a webpage is just an online Promotional

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Yellow Page ad. (Remember the Yellow Pages?)

Well Dressed Walrus could be based anywhere. After all, it’s essentially an online company, but its founders are staying put in the Inland Northwest as the business continues to grow outward. (Their portfolio includes a handful of international clients.)

“I like Spokane. I like the weather. I like all four seasons. I like being outside,” says Stockwell. “I like that it’s not a tiny city, but it’s also not a big city. I’m from a Northern Illinois town called Rockford, Illinois.

Rockford’s very similar to Spokane in size and in feel. A lot of people say, you know, it’s like two degrees of separation in Spokane, that once you start to get connected here, people know everyone, everybody knows everybody eventually. I like that. And I like that there’s no humidity, so that’s a big deal for me because I came from the Midwest, and once I got away from humidity, I realized I didn’t want to go back to it.”

He mentions that his wife isn’t keen on the city growing much bigger, despite all signs pointing in that direction. He feels differently. “I want Spokane to grow because that means more businesses are coming into town, and that means more businesses will be created.”

And that means more stories to tell.

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by PAULETTE BURGESS The sulfuric smell of fireworks has by now faded, the dogs calmed down, and the grill cooled off. It’s July, that one time of the year when people within our vast country with disparate ideologies can agree on one thing: America is awesome—at least if you’re an American.

Last month marked the 10-year anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA isn’t actually a law; it’s merely an Obama-era policy that directs federal prosecutors and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to henceforth “exercise prosecutorial discretion with respect to individuals who came to the United States as children.” This was no Get Out of Jail Free card.

DACA only applies to those who, at the date of its signing on June 15, 2012, met all three of the following criteria: were under age 31, brought to the U.S. before age 16, and had lived in the U.S. since 2007.

If these ‘childhood arrivals’ met those conditions, they could come forward and present themselves to immigration authorities.

Upon approval of DACA status, enrollees must reapply every two years.

And because there’s no guarantee DACA will continue to be a policy under subsequent administrations, coming forward and presenting oneself to immigration and maintaining regular contact called for a real leap of faith (and still does). People who’d formerly lived under the radar whilst going about their daily lives—studying, working, worshipping, marrying—were now within ICE’s sights. And they remain there. Every two years DACA recipients must pay a fee, reapply, and undergo a new background check. A DUI or shoplifting charge is sufficient cause to lose DACA protection and be deported. They have forever given up any safety in anonymity.

The praise from the Left and vitriol on the Right were both unwarranted. This was no ‘gimme’ on then-President Obama’s part; it amounted to throwing a bone to a hungry, chained-up dog. Ironically, it was that patron saint of today’s far-Right, former President 22

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Ronald Reagan, who did far more to recognize and protect the humanity of individuals who’d come to the United States to live and work honorably, albeit unlawfully, than any leader in recent history.

Six months after taking office, on July 30, 1981, Reagan issued his “Statement on United States Immigration and Refugee Policy,” which began, “Our nation is a nation of immigrants.

More than any other country, our strength comes from our own immigrant heritage and our capacity to welcome those from other lands.” The still relatively new president then went on to announce that “the Attorney General is undertaking administrative actions and submitting to Congress, on behalf of the administration, a legislative package, based on eight principles.”

One of those principles enumerated by Reagan was this: “Illegal immigrants in considerable numbers have become productive members of our society and are a basic part of our workforce. Those who have established equities in the United States should be recognized and accorded legal status.”

Ultimately, the Reagan administration worked to create bipartisan support for what would become the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). The IRCA granted full amnesty for working “illegal immigrants,” with special provisions for agricultural workers.

It directly affected three million individuals.

For the signing ceremony of the IRCA, which was the law of the land and not merely a policy, Reagan chose the then newly-refurbished Statue of Liberty, where he stated, “The legalization provisions in this act will go far to improve the lives of a class of individuals who now must hide in the shadows, without access to many of the benefits of a free and open society. Very soon, many of these men and women will be able to step into the sunlight and, ultimately, if they choose, they may become Americans.”

And the children of these workers? The ICRA failed to address their status, so a year later, using his executive authority, Reagan granted a blanket deferral of deportation for children under 18 whose parent or parents were participating in the ICRA’s legalization process.

That same year, 1987, Reagan signed the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, which forbade hospitals from denying emergency care services based on the immigration status of a patient.

How much has changed in 45 years? Or in merely ten, for that matter? It was over twenty years ago that two Senators, Orrin Hatch (R, Utah) and Dick Durbin (D, Illinois), introduced the DREAM Act. The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, modestly proposed to grant temporary and conditional residency to immigrants who’d entered the U.S. as minors; that residency would become ‘permanent’ under further conditions. It fell far short of Reagan’s Amnesty and citizenship pathway decades earlier, and yet the DREAM Act has repeatedly failed to pass through Congress.

As Jorge L. Barón, Executive Director of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, stated, “As we celebrate this anniversary [of DACA], we must remember that this was never meant to be a long-term program, and its longevity is also cause to reflect on America’s failure to achieve true immigration reform.”

Indeed, Texas’s Attorney General, along with several other State Attorneys General, recently filed another challenge to DACA, again asking the federal courts to rule that the program is unlawful; it goes before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit this month.

July. It’s a wonderful time to celebrate being an American. But for those within our borders who can only dream of it, it’s a glass of lemonade. Half full, at that.

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by PAULETTE BURGESS ome things about urban life are easy to take for granted.

High-end restaurants, museums, author readings, and art openings are the backdrops to daily city living for many. When people parse out the pros and cons of living in a metro area as opposed to the suburbs, access to cultural events always lands on the positive side of the list. Art makes the world a more interesting, thoughtful place to live. Spokane and Coeur d’Alene each has a fine art gallery, which shouldn’t be taken for granted. The people behind these spaces work tirelessly for both the artists they represent as well as for the public who gets to enjoy and purchase the artwork on display.

So, when The Art Spirit Gallery of Coeur d’Alene celebrated its 25th year in operation this past June, it was no small thing because what the public doesn’t see—but can hopefully appreciate—is the arduous

undertaking involved in keeping a gallery afloat. Marshall Peterson, who opened and curates the art gallery Marmot Art Space in Spokane’s Kendall Yards neighborhood, knows this better than most.

He’s currently preparing an upcoming First Friday opening for the renowned, regional artist Ric Gendron, whose shows have traveled throughout the country (and beyond, see our story in this issue). But, as Peterson explained, even an artist of Gendron’s stature needs nurturing.

“As respected as Gendron is, continued growth is necessary for the health of any organism. To help continue to build Ric’s career, I recently got him into a show with some internationally respected artists down at Whitman College’s Sheehan Gallery in Walla Walla,” said Peterson. “The show was called ‘You Are Here,’ and both Wendy Red Star, who’s a Smithsonian Fellow, and Preston Singletary—the Smithsonian Institute just added a Singletary piece to

their collection—were in the show, along with James Lavadour, who was chosen for the Venice Biennale, the oldest biennial in the world and one of the most important.

‘You Are Here’ has since moved on to Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, and we hope that after that it continues to move around the country.”

His pride in both the artists with whom he works and his proficiency at promoting their work is evident. As well it should be.

This isn’t glamorous work.

When Steve Gibbs was approached by a friend and fellow artist, John Thamm, to open an art gallery in downtown Coeur d’Alene, he may not have done it had he known what would be involved. Gibbs, like Peterson, was an artist himself. His first six months operating The Art Spirit Gallery left him with little more than $75, and yet each month he would take down the previous exhibition and hang an entirely new one, a process that often took JULY 2022 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

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anywhere from 50 to 70 hours.

Running the gallery included managing and reaching out to new artists, taking care of inventory, and attempting to stimulate and foster a larger artistic society within the Coeur d’Alene area that would eventually become The Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance. Sadly, Gibbs passed away in 2016 from ALS, but the gallery’s successor, Blair Williams, continues its mission of fostering connections between the artists and the community.

Much like a theatrical agent, a gallerist really goes to bat for his clients. The relationship is necessarily a close one.

In fact, according to Peterson, painter Gendron is one of the reasons he decided to move back to his hometown of Spokane.

“I was living in Berlin; downtown, of course, with all the cool kids. Yes, that makes me a ‘cool kid,’” joked Peterson.

“You may know Berlin as the capital of Germany, but it’s much more than that: Europeans know it as the Art Capital of Europe.”

A major metropolis that currently boasts about 700 galleries and over 20,000 artists, with more than 160,000 people working full time in the creative economy, would be difficult to exchange for Spokane. “It is one massive art scene,” agreed Peterson. “But while back home on a visit to see my mom, I caught sight of Gendron’s giant, 30-foottall vinyl reproductions on the side of the Ruby Hotel on Lincoln Street. Anyone who visits downtown Spokane will pass by them 24

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at some point. I remember seeing them and immediately being impressed. The size alone is what first impresses you; then the style does as well. They reminded me of some of my own shows as an artist,” said Peterson.

“Before I left Mexico, I’d exhibited dozens of times with this same material.

Each one of my pieces was about half the size of Ric’s reprints, but I’d shown up to two dozen of them at the same time.”

That Ruby Hotel artwork got Peterson’s mind jumping. Prior to a decade spent as an artist in Berlin, Peterson had lived in Guadalajara, Mexico, a cultural hub of

Latin America, as well as spending years at a time in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle.

“I felt so alive in those big cities, but living there meant that I was also far from my mom, my favorite person. During my yearly visits to Spokane, I’d witnessed my hometown metamorphosing. Lots of people had been working hard for a long time, and downtown was becoming vibrant again. The results were noticeable.

Maybe I could bring the lessons I’d learned in the bigger markets to help in this transformation as well. I leapt.”

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“It is because of the past two years that we’ve decided to do a low-key celebration this year,” said Williams of the celebration she has planned to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Art Spirit Gallery’s opening. “We want to focus on the work that we do, the work of supporting and promoting fine art in our region, just as Steve [Gibbs] would want it.”

But next year, she assured art lovers, she’ll host a larger celebration to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the book for which the gallery is named, The Art Spirit, by Robert Henri.

For now, though, on July 8, from 5 to 8 pm, Blair is holding a reception at the gallery, located at 415 East Sherman Avenue in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

As for Peterson, he’s always gearing up for the next First Friday at Marmot, but show openings are only one small facet of what these ‘artists behind the artists’ do.

“Ric [Gendron] and I speak every other week or so, much more often if we’re working on a project. Gallery owners working closely with and tirelessly for their artists is common in commercial galleries like Marmot.

Normally, commercial galleries only exist in bigger cities. Just like top tier sports teams, only big cities have the population base and generational art buying culture to be able to have them.

But, thanks to our supporters we’ve somehow been able to make Marmot work in a mid-sized city for over seven years.”

The gallerist and the artist form an almost symbiotic relationship. For instance, another of Gendron’s largescale outdoor art installations can be seen at Greenstone’s Meadowood Technology Campus in Liberty Lake.

As with the Ruby Hotel piece, it’s a vinyl reprint on the side of the building.

“It’s beautiful. Ric painted it, and I did all the rest—met with the client, worked up a proposal, got it funded, guided the creation of the painting, photographed it, worked to prepare

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it for production, gave the estimates and invoices, and got the artist and the gallery paid for their time. Do you own a building that you’d like to have a huge Ric Gendron vinyl reprint on? Reach out to me. Love to make it happen!”

Peterson’s enthusiasm for his work and that of his artists is unmistakable. And incidentally, Sunset magazine named Marmot Art Space the “Best way to end a perfect day in Spokane.”

Indeed, it’s good to live in the city!

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Josh Cleveland of Spokane Garden Coach knows how your garden grows

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Story and Photos by ERIN PETERSON

rowth isn’t easy, but it’s important. Three years ago, Josh Cleveland decided to take his lifelong hobby and turn it into a budding business through the power of social media.

Trained as a caregiver who had worked in higher education and as a hospital chaplain, he’s held diverse roles in caring for people, which translates beautifully to the world of plants. We all need regular care to thrive, and that’s especially true of gardens. Now he can add Garden Coach to his list of professional titles.

While currently working weekdays at a nonprofit that provides access to education and helps people overcome barriers to those services, on evenings and weekends he helps others conceptualize and design their outdoor spaces. His clients are as passionate about their gardens as is Josh, who of course spends as much time as possible in his own garden.

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helping other people plan their very own dream garden spaces, Josh has taken his love for plants and unique skill set to new heights. “[My career] has been such a gift. It translates into my garden coaching, too. You learn to ask the right questions and help support people as they go about learning how to garden. It’s also been such a gift to get to know Spokane in new ways and get to know so many wonderful people that I otherwise wouldn’t have met if it weren’t for the power of digital connection,” he mused.

Josh has become a social media phenomenon through his heartfelt messages and prolific information that he curates for home gardeners. During the pandemic, he made connections with people that helped them find renewed meaning and purpose in their verdant surroundings. Gardening has never been more embraced than through those lonely, uniquely isolating months of COVID lockdown, and it created a unique opportunity to connect through Instagram.

"I see myself as a garden concierge sometimes. I help people find good resources and point them in the right direction.”

“It’s such a great resource, and I’ve done a lot of social media work in my professional life as well. I see myself as a garden concierge sometimes. I help people find good resources and point them in the right direction.”

These days, simply relying on Google isn’t quite enough to get the best information. In the age of social media influencers, people look for voices they can trust, and Josh takes the role of advisor very seriously.

“Because I care about connections and supporting people, I can see Instagram as a great resource. Imperfect in all ways, but great, too.”

Each day he offers up beautiful graphics and videos for his followers to engage with and learn from, and it serves as a bitesized masterclass in gardening. Composting, specific techniques on gardening, instruction on which plants that are best for

Spokane gardens, even information about raising chickens and how they impact the garden, Josh covers a wealth of knowledge that can be consumed in just a minute or two per day. It never feels overwhelming, and it makes anyone feel confident in their budding skills in the garden.

“One of my passions is showing people that gardening is something you can do. You don’t have to leave it to Grandma; you don’t have to leave it to the professionals; you can do it, too,” he explains. “Spokane is a great place to grow, and there are some simple things you can do to make it happen, too.”

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gardens right here in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene. It can be overwhelming to review planting guides and try to cross-reference based on the climate, so he does the work for you. Reading Josh’s Instagram feed feels like a beloved neighbor is just over the fence who has the best advice when you’re ready to ask for it.

A day in the life of Spokane Garden Coach is unpredictable.

“I consult, coach, and design. No day is typical because, ultimately, this is my ‘side gig.’”

When it comes to coaching, he works to show people how to utilize the skills they already have—and he insists that everyone has skills in gardening, even if they don’t know it yet. He tries to guide his followers and clients to see those skills through new eyes and to progress in those skills until they become a little more proficient, one step at a time. He guides them through their outdoor spaces and asks questions, makes recommendations, and most of all, treats each person with respect and care.

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come in. I can sit with people and listen and give them some practical tips to achieve their goals.”

His time is limited, though, so he only takes on a small number of clients per year so as to maintain a balanced work/life schedule.

“Because I have a 9-5 job, I either get up really early or stay up really late to get my designs completed and to consult with clients. I also spend time researching what I don’t know because I love learning. I’m selftaught, and there are so many great resources out there that I love getting to share with others once I find them.”

His specialty is in a style of gardening which takes into account our dry climate during the Inland Northwest’s hot summers, called “Waterwise.” It aims to reduce the need for heavy watering and selects plants that thrive in long dry periods to conserve water. Josh also focuses on perennial gardening, where plants come back year after year with minimal care. This enables people to enjoy their garden more while working on it less, a winning combination for a beautiful, relaxing summer season in the yard.

His top tips:

You don’t need Roundup! In this area, it is

one of the worst things you can use in your yard. We sit right on top of a huge, beautiful aquifer, and we drink that water, so it is important that we use organic solutions for weed control whenever possible.

Feed the soil in the spring before you plant with a rich compost (you can make your own or buy it locally) and again in the fall. Let it marinate over the winter, and you’ll have a much happier garden come spring.

With organic gardening, interplanting and companion planting can be a huge benefit.

Planting some flowers in and amongst your vegetable garden bed will help pollinators do their job, look beautiful, and help control pests as well.

You can find Josh Cleveland on Instagram at @spokanegardencoach Erin Peterson is an award-winning social media influencer, podcaster, and digital strategist for companies throughout the Inland Northwest. If you want to learn more about the people making an impact in our region every day, find her on Instagram @spokane. guild or the Spokane Guild on Facebook.

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by ANTHONY GILL

Equity and inclusion essential for our region’s development Our local elected officials, business leaders, and community advocates often discuss ways to improve our region’s economy.

Many (myself included) advocate for affordable housing, fast and frequent transit, and high-quality jobs. Others focus more on public projects like stadiums and revamped parks that could entice new private development. Still others consider “economic development” to mean, squarely, a “deal” to fill a new warehouse space.

But equity and inclusion—buzz-y concepts certainly in the national zeitgeist—rarely get much play as a driving factor in our region’s economic development.

I think that’s a mistake.

First, we know that a region’s economic success is directly linked to its level of inclusion. Richard Florida, who coined the term “creative class,” famously described “three Ts” of economic development: talent, technology, and tolerance (a community’s diversity and openness to new lifestyles, cultures, and ideas).

If a community only focused on these three pillars, Florida theorized, it would see broad-based growth.

Other researchers and analysts have found compelling evidence that areas with better resources for immigrants, or which have more racially integrated neighborhoods, or which are more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community, tend to fare better economically. In other words, inclusion pays off not just socially, but financially.

We also know that the Inland Northwest has a long history of racism and exclusion. The region’s original inhabitants were forced out of their ancestral homelands. Racial segregation—often thought to have been largely a Southern problem—was enforced in many Spokane businesses until well into the 1950s, and redlining meant Black residents were confined generally to the East Central area of Spokane. These policies have a legacy which

has built up over decades, and the lost wealth and prosperity means people of color still have worse economic outcomes in Spokane, even today.

We know that a spirit of exclusion can have disastrous consequences. I’m writing this just a few days after more than 30 members of a white supremacist paramilitary group were arrested in Coeur d’Alene on allegations of planning a riot at a Pride celebration. This specific incident could have spun out of control, and we are fortunate that it did not. But other groups with similar hateful ideologies hide in plain sight across the Inland Northwest, as they do in many regions across the country.

Our local leaders should not be afraid to call these groups out and denounce their hateful ideologies.

Finally, we know through personal experience the great value that a feeling of love, belonging, and “home” can have on our lives. Many of us experience that here in Spokane, or Coeur d’Alene, or Sandpoint. But others, particularly those from minority or underrepresented groups, experience the region as a place where few people look like them, love who they love, or speak their language.

We should be doing more work to ensure that these people feel represented, seen, and loved right here at home.

We have work to do before the inland Northwest can truly be considered a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive region.

Fortunately, we know what it takes: courageous leadership, policy change, and yes, some difficult conversations. But our region will be vastly better off for it.

Horsing Around on the Palouse

Photos by Cyra Carlson

July 16-17, August 13-14 Spokane Sport Horse Farm

Young riders practicing the art of Dressage

Spokane Sport Horse Farm hosts competitive events throughout the summer and autumn months free and open to spectators Urbanites may be unaware of the Spokane Sport Horse Farm, an equine facility based just 10 minutes south of Downtown Spokane. And unless one is a true Philippa, the traditional art of dressage may be as equally unfamiliar—except for its appearance every fourth summer as an Olympic event. Indeed, the sport likely got its best publicity when Snoop Dogg’s hosting duties with Kevin Hart for the Tokyo Olympics went viral after the rapper/

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megastar said, “The horse’s crip-walking, cuz. You see that?” He then referred to the rhythmic prancing as ‘Gangster.’

You don’t need to wait another four years to see some dressage for yourself. As with rodeo, there’s a circuit out there. Dressage can be viewed nearby and in person at the Spokane Sport Horse Farm, which hosts competitive events throughout the summer and autumn months on various weekends.

These competitions are free and open to

spectators.

This is truly a cultural opportunity.

(Snoop Dogg got that part right.) Recorded history of this practiced art appears as early as 400 BC, when the Athenian soldier and historian Xeonphon wrote about it in De equis alendis, or The Art of Horsemanship.

Of training the animal, he wrote, “The horse should, instead, perform of his own accord in response to set signals by the rider. . . . gallop the horse hard until he begins to

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prance and show his airs, at which time the rider should at once dismount and remove the bit. This reward will cause the horse, at a later time, to show himself off of his own accord.”

Over time this practice became ‘sport as artform.’ The International Equestrian Federation defines dressage as “the highest expression of horse training,” where “horse and rider are expected to perform from memory a series of predetermined movements.”

If phrases such as piaffe, passage, and canter pirouette aren’t easily recognizable, the black skull helmet and riding breeches might be. The sight of an exceptionally trained horse is impressive, both in its nimble gate, large size, and simple novelty for folks who don’t often get around these beautiful animals. Thanks to a near quarter-century of effort by Christel Carlson, dressage is available for the rest of us. Carlson purchased the 150 acres of fields and wooded areas out on the Palouse in 1989, and she has steadily developed what is now Spokane Sport Horse Farm over the years to include trails, barns, and performance arenas.

The Farm hosted its first dressage shows

in 1996, and nearly 20 years later the first recognized United States Equestrian Federation events were held there, in 2015.

The next USEA Horse Trials are in October.

But coming up on the third weekend of this month is the 21st Annual Spokane Sport Horse Dressage Casual Qualifier I & II, July 16-17. And on August 13-14, come out to watch the 27th Annual Spokane Sport Horse Dressage Spectacular I & II. Many other weekends are filled with countless clinics, schooling events, camps, and shows for local clubs. Visit SpokaneSportHorse.com for a full calendar

of events.

And if you’re not an urbanite, they’ve got permanent stables as well as parking space that provide a great overnight location for traveling horses. Spokane Sport Horse Farm is located at 10710 S Sherman Road in south Spokane.

Datebook is compiled by Staff. If you have any noteworthy events happening in the Inland Northwest, please let us know about them at least one month in advance for publication purposes. Reach us at editor@ spokanecda.com.

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July 7-10, 22-24, 28-31: Coeur d’ Alene Summer Theatre Starting at the beginning of July, the Coeur d’ Alene Summer Theatre will be putting on Mamma Mia at the Schuler Performing Arts Center in Coeur d’ Alene.

Watch the beloved story of love, laughter, and friendship unfold propelled by ABBA’s hits played by a professional theatre group. Later in the month, they will also be putting on Little Women, based on the Louisa May Alcott novel. You won’t want to miss out on these fun shows this summer.

For more information, visit http://www. cdasummertheatre.com/events.html.

Schuler Performing Arts 880 West Garden Avenue Coeur d’Alene July 21: THE MASKED SINGER National Tour Not sure whether to call this theater, music or event. It’s something! At the First Interstate Center for the Arts, superstar Natasha Bedingfield will host and perform during the upcoming 50-city North American tour of this year’s highly anticipated live show THE MASKED SINGER National Tour, including a show in Spokane on July 21. Bedingfield was most recently a contestant on Season Six of FOX’s hit reality series, THE MASKED SINGER, during which she moved everyone with her vocal prowess as the fun and loveable “Pepper.” Fans can expect to see their favorite characters brought to life on stage in a can’t-miss spectacular live show for audiences of all ages, as well as surprise celebrity guests and amazing new performances by “Queen of Hearts,” “Taco,” “Alien,” “Robot” and “Monster,” plus Season Seven’s “Thingamabob.” The live show will feature one local celebrity at every stop who will perform in a top-secret disguise. The audience will attempt to decipher the clues to guess the identity until the local celebrity is unmasked at the end of the night. The actionpacked evening will feature an incredible production of song, dance, and craziness that 38

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only THE MASKED SINGER could deliver. Tickets for the tour are on sale now at TheMaskedSingerTour.com.

VIP packages are available now through VIPNation. com, giving fans the chance to purchase premium tickets, meet-and-greet opportunities with the cast, exclusive merchandise, and photo opportunities. Event Starts at 7:30 pm, doors open at 6:30, tickets are $39.75 to $99.75. Or stay home and watch the show Wednesdays on FOX at 8 pm.

First Interstate Center for the Arts 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane August 9-14: Best of Broadway, !"#$%&'"#%()*+ On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. STCU’s Best of Broadway is bringing the musical Come From Away to the First Interstate Center for the Arts. This Best Musical winner all across North America was a New York Times Critics’ Pick, and it takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed

by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!” Visit BroadwaySpokane.com for more information.

Tickets on sale now.

First Interstate Center for the Arts 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane

Events

July 9: Moss Pole Workshop Join the workshop and create your own moss pole. Moss poles support the growth of other plants in the same environment. Tickets are $49.95, including a 2ft moss pole, a trailing Philodendron or Pothos, and a terracotta pot.

Beverages and snacks will also be provided!

The workshop is from 5-6 pm at Planted Plant Co. in Spokane Valley. Contact them at (509)

290-6289, or visit PlantedPlantCo.com to register for this and other workshops.

5320 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley July 9: Green Acres Flea Market The Green Acres Vendor Mall is hosting a night flea market. Plenty of treasures are hiding in this mall, with over 200 local businesses in less than 15,000 square feet of space. They are mixing it up for this event and holding it at night. Enjoy tons of excellent products from 4-9 pm and support your local businesses. Call (509) 309-3236 or visit them at Facebook.com/GreenacresVendorMall for more information.

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July 9-10: Lavender Festival The U-Pick Lavender Festival will be at the Evening Light Lavender Farm in Deer Park.

From 10 am – 5 pm, you will find food, drinks, ice cream, shopping, and lots and lots of lavender. There are a couple of rules to follow as part of the festival guideline: no pets, no smoking, no heeled shoes on the black fabric around lavender rows, and no professional photography. If you are interested in the 2022 Lavender Festival, visit EveningLightLavendar.com for more information. Admission costs $8 to $36.

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cash bar with snacks will be available. End a beautiful day on the lake and watch the sunset with a bang! Boarding begins at 6:30 pm, and the yacht departs at 7:00 pm. The boat returns at 10:00 pm to deboard.

General admission tickets are $34.99 before fees. For ticket sales and additional information, visit NoeGoNights.com.

115 S 2nd St, Coeur d’Alene July 14-16: Crave Crave Northwest at the Spokane Valley CenterPlace is a three-day food and drink celebration. A culinary scene with master chefs showcasing their talents guarantees a stomach-satisfying day. At Crave, food will be abundant in all cuisines and courses.

Enjoy meat and fish, seafood, baked goods, and vegetarian and ethnic dishes. General admission begins at 6 pm and ends at 9 pm, with varying prices. For more information about Crave, visit CraveNW.com.

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July 9: Spokatopia From 9 am – 6 pm, enjoy the Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival at Camp Sekani Park.

This event is the place to try outdoor activities like yoga, biking, kayaking, paddleboarding, and games. They also have live music, competitive events, prizes, and more. To learn more about Spokatopia and how to get tickets, visit Spokatopia.com.

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July 16: Rathdrum Days Summer Festival 2022 Help this adorable little North Idaho town celebrate their community with amazing live music, food and fun activities. Come hang out and check out all the amazing bands and fun family activities!

Rathdrum Mountain City Park, 8973 W Barrett Dr, Rathdrum July 30: HUB Drive-in Movie HUB Sports Center is giving us a throwback.

They are hosting a drive-in movie outdoors in front of the center, sponsored by True Legends Grill and Renovators Volleyball Club. Tickets are $25 per car, so pack your vehicle full of friends, snacks, and blankets and enjoy a viewing of Jaws at 8:30 pm. If you forget the snacks, do not fret. There will be a traditional movie concession in the lobby of the sports center. The movie will play through your car speakers using FM radio, so you can lie back and watch the film without far-off speakers. Visit HubSportsCenter.org for more information and other movies playing later in the year.

19619 E Cataldo Ave, Liberty Lake August 5: Luau on the Lake Dust off your disco clothes and practice your dance moves for a 3-hour party on Lake Coeur d’Alene. On August 5, several artists will be performing on a yacht, and attendees (18+) will ship off onto the lake with them. A

information about routes and registration, visit CycleCelebration.com.

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July 31: Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration The Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration offers three different distances to explore the Spokane area. The first cycle, “Hills Around the Valley,” is for avid cyclists and starts at 8 am at Mirabeau Point Park covering 50-miles. The second cycle, “Adventure Ride,” is half the distance covering 25-miles and begins at 9 am. The final cycle, “Family Friendly,” covers a 10-mile trail and begins at 9:30 am. Grab your bikes and enjoy the scenic routes at this celebration; for more

Music

July 8-9: Wallace Blues Festival The Wallace Idaho Chamber of Commerce is organizing the Historic Wallace Blues Festival 2022. Winner of the Best Blues Festival Award, the Historic Wallace Blues Festival hosts live concerts in downtown Wallace, Idaho. This year’s lineup includes Coyote Kings, The Daniel Castro Band, MoneyPenny, Joel Astley & The Second Hand, and more.

Don’t miss out on these award-winning blues artists this summer. Prices vary between $25 to $50 for tickers, and camping areas are also available to purchase. For more ticket and camping information, visit WallaceBlues.com July 28: Summer Symphony Sounds at Arbor Crest The Spokane Symphony is delighted to be back performing atop the Cliff House Estate grounds of Arbor Crest Wine Cellars this summer! Enjoy classical music paired with Arbor Crest wines by the bottle or glass as well as food options from Chef Chad White’s Mediterranean menu, all while taking in the lovely sunset views of Spokane. This a great way to enjoy a perfect warm summer evening with an ensemble of musicians from the Spokane Symphony. They respectfully request that you refrain from bringing outside food or beverages to the concert. Arbor Crest will be open for service starting at 5 pm. General Admission Lawn Seating is $25 (bring your own lawn chair encouraged), Table Seating $55. Phone 509-624-1200 or visit SpokaneSymphony.com to purchase tickets.

July 29-31: Watershed Live at the beautiful Gorge Amphitheatre is the annual Watershed Festival. Three days of great country music and festival fun come at the end of July. With headliners like JULY 2022 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

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Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert, Jordan Davis, and Kane Brown, you cannot miss out on this year’s festival. Food, beverage, and craft vendors will be present, and camping spaces are available to purchase for outof-town guests. This festival is an excellent opportunity to see all your favorite country artists in one place. For more information about day passes and parking passes, visit WatershedFest.com.

754 Silica Rd NW, Quincy Thursday and Sunday Nights: Arbor Crest Summer Concert Series Apart from the annual Spokane Symphony concert, Arbor Crest hosts two concerts per week at its historic Arbor Crest Cliff House Estate grounds. The musical genres are as varied as their wines. On July 10, it’s R&B with the Sara Brown Bank, July 17 is Top 40s Dance music with the Rhythm Dawgs.

September 4 brings Country with Luke Jaxson Band. Shows always run from 5:308:30 pm, both nights of the week. Tickets are $8 per person, VIP Table for 4 is $50, plus admission. Call (509) 927-9463 or visit ArborCrest.com/concerts for a full list of shows.

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Street from 12-4 pm every Sunday. This event is an opportunity for local artists to sell their work. SAM is limited to twenty booths each week, meaning there will be different artists featuring various original works each week.

Original works include all mediums (i.e., paintings, photography, sculptures, jewelry, and more). Admission is free to the public, but all artwork on display is available for sale. Head down if you enjoy art and support your local artists. For more information, visit DowntownSpokane.org.

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August 5: First Friday First Friday is designed to showcase the downtown art and retail scene. Downtown retailers and restaurants feature artists, musicians, exclusive activities, product launches and specialty food and beverage on the first Friday of each month. This is an ongoing event held on the first Friday of each month. Please visit DowntownSpokane.org for map and details. And as always, see this issue for our First Friday Artist Spotlight by contributor Marshall Peterson.

Please write us at editor@spokanecda.com or snail mail, 157 S Howard St, Ste 603, Spokane WA 99201

A PATH IN THE WILDERNESS The John A. Finch arboretum Story and Photos by LAUREL HOGUE “There is a pleasure in the pathless woods,” wrote Lord Byron of walking in the untamed wilderness.

While at times spontaneity and chaos are amazing, what of the toddlers and small children already brimming with chaos?

What of the parents who must chase after them through a forest void of maps, trails, bathrooms, and an easily identifiable route back to their car when said children inevitably tire and long for a swift return to civilization? This is not to say that parents should avoid the wilderness entirely. On the contrary, connecting with nature is essential to children’s mental and physical well-being, especially in Spokane when

there are only a few months of blissful, warm weather in which it can be enjoyed while enveloped in sunshine and warmth.

Getting children outdoors is vital.

The John. A Finch Arboretum in the southwest of Spokane provided us with the perfect cultivated forest for my five- and two-year-old children to roam free. They reveled in its near-57 acres of climbable trees and rock piles, bridged streams, and dirt trails littered with sun-kissed rocks and pinecone pals ripe for collection and imaginative play. They ran amok with foam swords imagining quest after quest as they climbed “mountains,” traversed “rivers,” and sought guidance from the “tree people.”

Finch himself wasn’t alive in 1949 when the arboretum was established. The England-born mining magnate had died in Idaho 35 years prior, but this last gift of land from his charitable trust was used to create a sanctuary along Garden Springs Creek. The arboretum is a hidden oasis of nearly 2,000 deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs nestled between Interstate 90 and Sunset Highway.

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climate. Some had branches that swept to the ground and created an intricate web of life that echoed almost 75 years of life within their woody veins. Others cascaded and trumpeted floral blossoms of every color. Glittering speckles of sunlight snuck through the peaks of towering pine trees, which shade much of the park from overbearing heat. Since Spokane experiences dramatic changes with the seasons, I’m eager to revisit in the fall, when I imagine the now-green foliage will be rippling with fiery reds, oranges, and yellows as an Autumn breeze tickles the leaves.

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was comforted by the fact that after my kids had tired themselves, we could easily find the car and our way back home. Places like the Finch Arboretum, a gentle wilderness, are the reason why our family moved to Spokane two years ago. This bit of earth is free to visit and provides manageable hiking for kids and tranquil spots of rest as they tire. It’s also only about a five-minute drive from downtown, not too far that the kids begin that all too familiar chorus of “Are We There Yet?” and not so close that my two-year-old doesn’t have time to fall asleep on the way home after running and climbing for hours.

Lord Byron was correct, but only

partially. There is also a pleasure in the wilderness paved with paths, especially for those with little ones still in need of finding their way.

The John A. Finch arboretum, located at W 3404 Woodland Boulevard in Spokane, is open daily, free of charge. (Sorry, dogs are not allowed.)

Laurel Hogue is a recent graduate of WSU working toward her master’s degree in Education. She and her husband raise their two children in South Spokane. If you know of any unique places and events for young families around the region, connect with her on Facebook or send her story ideas care of editor@spokanecda.com.

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by REBECCA GONSHAK

Rebecca Gonshak is a Spokane-based fiction writer, essayist, and playwright.

She has an MFA in creative nonfiction from Eastern Washington University.

Her work has been published in Prairie Schooner, The Account: A Journal of Poetry, Prose, and Thought, The Swamp, and Alien Magazine. Her one-minute play, "First Trip," was performed during Stage Left’s Fast and Furious Festival 2020. Her flash fiction piece “Hypnosis” was selected for the Wigleaf Top 50 Very Short Fictions 2021.

A Conversation with Leyna Krow Spokane-based author Leyna Krow is sitting in an enviable position. Her short story collection, I’m Fine, But You Appear to Be Sinking, was met with wide acclaim.

The Huffington Post listed it among its “Best Books of 2017” and referred to Krow’s work as possessing “a wholly original voice,” which leaves one with “a sense of wonder toward the world at large that remains long after the last page.”

Now, this month Viking Press is releasing her new novel, Fire Season. This alone would be sufficiently noteworthy without the fact that the titular story in her forthcoming story collection, due out in 2023, Sinkhole and Other Inexplicable Voids, is currently being adapted into a feature film by Jordan Peele and Issa Rae. Fire Season is a Wild West adventure set in Spokane Falls immediately after the Great Spokane Fire of 1889, involving two con men, Barton and Quake, who both fall in love with the same woman, Roslyn—a smart, empathetic prostitute who men refer to as a “certain kind of woman,” a woman with mysterious powers.

Leyna Krow is an author I’ve long admired, and I was thrilled to get to talk to her about her new novel.

Rebecca: I thought I’d start off by asking how long you’ve lived in Spokane. What brought you here, and why did you stay?

Leyna: I’ve been in Spokane since 2010.

I came over for the MFA program at EWU. I’d been living in Seattle before that, and it was my intention that when I graduated, I would go back to the West Side, but then I met my husband and stayed and will

probably stay forever.

Rebecca: How would you say that living in this region impacts your writing?

Leyna: This region’s had a tremendous impact on my writing.

First and foremost, just doing the MFA program here and getting connected with the writing community.

It’s such a wonderful community here, and I’m definitely motivated and inspired by the people I know who are part of that community.

I hang out with other writers all the time, and I definitely draw interest and inspiration from what they’re working on. But then the region itself is interesting to me as well. My novel, Fire Season, is historical fiction which is set here. Spokane is a very unique city, and I think that the history of Spokane is interesting. I think that the present-day dynamics of Spokane are interesting. I think the geography of Spokane is interesting.

Rebecca: What about Spokane do you find unique?

Leyna: Being the only city of size in this area. It is a big city by regional standards, but if you live here for very long, you get to know it pretty quickly.

And being penned in by the mountains and the desert and the river and Idaho. Even coming into Spokane, when you’re driving, you come out of the scablands and into the woods, and you dip

down, and there’s the city. It’s got a unique beauty to it.

Rebecca: Let’s talk about your novel, Fire Season. It’s set in 1889, in Spokane, then called Spokane Falls, and it includes some real historical events, like the Great Spokane Fire. What was your research process like?

Leyna: I did a lot of research and reading early on. And local resources—particularly the Northwest Room at the Spokane Public Library—were tremendously helpful.

Being able to go in there and look at old newspaper articles and all kinds of archives and photos. That was a place I spent a decent amount of time in the early days of this project. Also, I was working for North Idaho College at the time and was able to use their academic online resources, accessing history databases I wouldn’t have been able to afford to access on my own. And then so much of the story just takes place in places where I already was.

You know, in downtown Spokane, on the North Side. That’s the area that I was living, working, hanging out.

The story also takes place a little bit in Portland, and I’ve actually only been to Portland a handful of times in my life. I made up almost everything about it! So, I feel like people who live in Portland and know anything about their history are going to read it and be like, ‘This isn’t—’ But I feel pretty good about the Spokane sections just from personal familiarity with the city and the research that I was able to do.

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One of my favorites, just as a Spokane fact, is, you know the Davenport Hotel? Louie Davenport’s first business was—and this is in the book—a waffle restaurant that operated out of a tent after the fire. And it was a two-story tent. I have no idea how that really worked logistically, but he was like, “I’m putting up the biggest tent, and I’m selling waffles.” It was called Louie Davenport’s Waffle Foundry.

Rebecca: That’s really cool! That was going to be my follow-up question: Were any of the characters in the book inspired by real historical figures?

Leyna: There are a few side characters who are based on real people. There are a few different theories of how the Great Spokane Fire started—there’s no consensus, really—but one of them is that it started at Wolfe’s Hotel, which was a brothel, and a woman named Irish Kate had accidentally knocked over a kerosene lamp in her room.

Originally Roslyn, one of the three main characters, was based on her, and then later in revision, I added an actual Kate, who’s supposed to be Irish Kate. There are references to a couple of other characters.

Bill Wolfe, the owner of Wolfe’s Hotel, was real. The chief of police is based off my idea of who the chief of police would’ve been, but it’s not the same name. I think those might be the only ones who are like, “real” real.

Oh, one of the other asides though, the flying woman, oh it’s so far from real, but there’s this historical story about one of the rich founders of Spokane and his wife.

They wound up divorcing, and she wound up in Eastern State Hospital and died there.

And the story of how she ended up there seems like this is probably a rich guy who wanted his wife out of the way, so he had her institutionalized. So, I drew very lightly from that story in the story of the flying woman, but not enough that anybody would make that connection. I was inspired by that because, wow, that’s a thing you 44

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could do if you were a rich guy back in the day. You could just have your ex-wife, who you didn’t want to deal with anymore, put into an institution where she’d have to be there until she died.

Rebecca: Right, yeah.

Leyna: That’s not that nice of a story.

Rebecca: But it’s interesting. I also wanted to ask about unlikeable characters.

Particularly Barton is very unlikeable. But you still feel sympathy for him at certain points. What’s your approach to writing from the perspective of an unlikeable protagonist, and how do you manage to create sympathy for them?

Leyna: Yeah, Barton is definitely the most unlikeable character I’ve ever written as a point-of-view character. I think it worked because it was gradual. In earlier drafts, he wasn’t quite as horrible as he becomes in this version of the book. He actually was a little more genuinely sympathetic, and as I ramped up his awfulness, I was able to retain some of the original empathy from those first drafts, where I liked him a little bit better. It’s feedback that I got early on in the book. Like, “You can’t start a book with this point of view. He’s awful, and we’re with him for 100 pages.” But I do hope that I walked that line of making him sympathetic and enjoyable enough to be with so people don’t just toss the books over the shoulders before they get to the more enjoyable characters.

Rebecca: Do you find it harder to write

an unlikeable character, or is it more fun in a certain way?

Leyna: I think both. It is fun. It’s fun to write a person who’s awful. It’s fun to make fun of Barton, and I hope that that comes through in his section. Because it’s a thirdperson narration, we get to know things about Barton that he doesn’t know about himself, and some of those things are pretty funny. But it is hard. There’s that line to walk of, ‘Are people going to go along with this?’

Rebecca: On another topic, there are elements of magic in the book, and several of the characters—all women—have some kind of magical power. Why do only female characters in the book have powers, and what does that say for you about a woman’s position in this world?

Leyna: Oh yeah, dudes don’t get powers in this book! “A certain kind of woman” is the refrain that gets used over and over [in this book]. I wanted to think about the way that women, even when they have power, that power is often pushed to the side or dismissed. And how hard women have to work to demonstrate their power and their worth, particularly in this era. You know, when the book was set, I think that some of the least realistic stuff is what Roslyn’s life ends up looking like. A criticism that I got a number of times was about how old Roslyn is. And that’s valid. She’s a woman who has lived a hard life who’s into her forties when this book takes place, and she lives to

be quite old. People were like, “That’s not realistic.” Or that anyone would still find her attractive. It was interesting to me that that was the takeaway because that’s what people think of, first and foremost. So, I wanted to write female characters who get to take on extraordinary power and have a life outside of the expectations of the day, the expectations of the men around them.

The little asides, in particular, were fun for me because Roslyn has a very strong moral compass, and some of the women in the asides are just living for themselves, and that’s always more fun to write. To see people use magic and power in a way that’s just out for the take.

Rebecca: Cool! So, the title is Fire Season, and the first thing that made me think of since I live in the Northwest, was the wildfire season we’ve come to expect every summer. And even though the book is set in the late 1800s, Roslyn alludes to climate change in a conversation with Quake, when they have an unusually long summer, and she asks, “What if winter never comes?” So, I wondered whether climate change was on your mind when you wrote this.

Leyna: Yeah, absolutely. I’ve lived here for twelve years, and just in that time we’ve seen this change. We’ve always had the wildfires, but now they’re making this region uninhabitable for portions of the summer, and that’s not going to get better.

That definitely was hanging over me as I was writing about fires. And the part in the book where they’re contending with both the urban fire and then the wildfires—that’s true. That summer, there were terrible wildfires outside of Spokane. Even after the air had cleared from the city fire, they were breathing ash, and the sky was a weird color for several weeks. It was an

unseasonably hot year. What I made up and what is sort of magical is that the summer continues and that it never gets cold.

That part you’re talking about where Roslyn’s expressing concern about it, I did want some connection to our current moment, but it is a historical book; it’s set in that single year. And so, I wanted this little bit for these characters to have this conversation about it, where Quake expresses the opinion that he expresses about everything, which is, it’s not his problem, and if anything, he’s going to find a way to make money off of it. And then Roslyn, who is really the conscience of the whole thing, says, “The world won’t be able to go on in this way.” And I felt like that was all I could do in a book that was set when it’s set. But I think that we’re always thinking about this now. There’s no escape from it. I used to write stories even just ten years ago that were considered “cli-fi,” where it felt science-fictiony to write about climate change, and now, it’s not cli-fi anymore. That’s not a genre. That’s just reality. That’s just different takes on what is really happening.

Rebecca: Definitely. My last question is whether you have any readings coming up in the area?

Leyna: Yeah! I’m doing a launch event with Auntie’s Bookstore at the Hive on July 12, and I’d love for people to come out for that. I’m reading with all my favorite local poets. And then I’m going to do a virtual event for Elliott Bay Book Company on July 18 with the author John Larison, who wrote Whiskey When We’re Dry, and I’m super excited.

IF YOU GO:

Leyna Krow will read from her new book Fire Season at The Hive (2904 E Sprague, Spokane) on Tuesday, July 12th to celebrate the release.

Leyna will be joined by fellow authors: Laura Read Kat Smith Ben Cartwright Tim Greenup Maya Zeller Ellen Welcker Aileen Keown Vaux This is a ticketed event. Preorder of Fire Season is required to attend. Copies of the book may be purchased on AuntiesBooks.com, in-store, or over the phone. A ticket will be automatically included with your purchase.

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RIC GENDRON LEGENDARY, INDIGENOUS, AND LEGEND RETURNS

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ic Gendron primarily paints two things because he is two things: Native Americans and musicians.

As the Sant Fe New Mexican has said of his art, “Drawing from pop culture and his own Native heritage, Gendron’s works illustrate rich and diverse expressionistic narratives that merge the traditional with the iconic, producing images that reflect the influences of two very different worlds.”

These different worlds needn’t be mutually exclusive, and Ric’s popularity—as well

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as the prices his works command—proves this. Acquiring one of his paintings is as much an investment as it is an act of art appreciation. As one writer in the Spokesman-Review commented, “Gendron’s paintings aren’t inexpensive, nor should they be.”

Their vibrant colors and strong, stark figures have a way of imprinting themselves upon the viewer.

For more than three decades, Ric Gendron has been quietly building a profoundly personal, imaginative,

culturally authentic, and approachable body of work. Essentially a narrative painter, Gendron creates expressionist, strikingly colorful images that chronicle his experience, memory, history, journeys, and identity.

From the monograph, Ric Gendron: Rattlebone, by Ben Mitchell (Missoula Art Museum, 2012) Ben Mitchell, the former curator of Spokane’s Museum of Arts and Culture, referred to Gendron as “one of Spokane’s

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“One of Spokane’s most important artistic forces, right up there with Harold Balazs, Ruben Trejo, and Timothy C. Ely” Ben Mitchell, the former curator of Spokane’s Museum of Arts and Culture Ric Gendron with Rosas Lounge

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most important artistic forces, right up there with Harold Balazs, Ruben Trejo, and Timothy C. Ely.” Well, Trejo left us over a decade ago, Balazs a few years back, and Ely split for the west side many moons ago. But Ric is still here, painting every day. And his work is better than ever.

Ric has appeared on the cover of the Inlander, and his art has graced the cover of Art Chowder. He is beloved and respected throughout our region, but he’d be even more well known if Ric weren’t so “old school.” Ric isn’t one of those 21st-century artists who does it all: the type who not

only paint but manage a huge social media presence over several platforms along with a stunning website. Ric doesn’t do the whole self-promotion, artist-as-subjectmatter stuff, at least not to the extent that younger artists do. He just wants to paint.

Period. When featured at previous First Fridays, he has always shown up, and people love to meet and catch up with him.

Admittedly, glad-handing isn’t his favorite thing to do; he’d much rather be painting.

“I’ll paint until I’m dead,” Gendron told a reporter at the Columbia Basin Herald.

“If I couldn’t paint, I don’t know what else I’d do. I’ve been a painter for 30 years, that’s

what I know.”

Indeed, Ric is that rarest of rare birds: a full-time, professional artist. He has been putting food on his family’s table with his art sales for over 30 years, something exceedingly difficult for the vast majority of people who push paint onto canvas. Like all of us, Ric started painting in kindergarten, but unlike most of us, he went further and took art classes at North Central, then more advanced formal art studies at Spokane Falls Community College, Eastern Washington University, and finally Cornish College of the Arts (Seattle). Even though he stood out in school, his painting JULY 2022 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

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has improved immensely since his days as a student.

Why? Because he paints every day, often all day long. That’s how you get good at something. And that’s how you keep getting better. There are no other options.

If you want to become a professional, you must put in the work, period. That means long, often grueling day after long grueling day. Then you’re up the next day and back at it for months, years, and decades. Ric’s work ethic has cost him some relationships, but great art requires great sacrifice, and Ric is not afraid of the latter because 48

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he knows it’ll lead to the former.

Esteemed short story writer Raymond Carver wrote the following about one of Marmot’s other artists, Alfredo Arreguin, but it applies to Ric as well as anyone who wants to one day earn the title of “artist.” In his poem, “What You Need For Painting,” he wrote, Indifference to everything except your canvas.

The ability to work like a locomotive.

An iron will.

That’s what successful artists do: work

constantly and excessively. Then wake up the next day and do the same. You don’t become a successful artist by painting when you get inspired. You paint when you’re incredibly uninspired and when you’re incredibly inspired and everything in between because it’s simply what you just must do. Professional athletes play on the day and hour when the whistle blows, not when they feel inspired. Successful visual artists do the same.

That perseverance has not gone without reward. Among the prestigious artist residencies that Ric has garnered is one from

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Meet the artist in person at Marmot Gallery on First Friday, August 5, and see some pieces that have never before been shown publicly. the IAIA, the Institute of American Indian Studies, in New Mexico. He enjoyed being flown down to Santa Fe and housed and fed for a month, with the only requirement being that he paint and attend to the occasional visiting student or professor.

Currently, Ric is up in Canada, creating an outdoor mural. An indoor mural of his can be viewed at the MAC in Spokane.

However, the mural in progress will be much bigger than the MAC’s, about 30 feet by 30 feet, and is being painted on the side of the Capitol Theatre in downtown Nelson, BC. Fortunately, Rich isn’t working

alone on this mammoth undertaking (and like Andy Warhol, Ric has some helpers, a half dozen local Canadian artists in this case). The Nelson Daily described Ric as “an important late-career indigenous artist… his paintings and mixed-media works illustrate the rich and diverse visual vocabulary of traditional Upper Columbia Plateau Indian culture and iconography, but a traditional iconography made wholly contemporary.” Ric’s mural will certainly be the star of Nelson’s Fifth Annual International Mural Festival later this summer.

But one needn’t wait until late summer

nor travel as far north as British Columbia to see Ric’s latest artistic works. Come to the Marmot Art Gallery in Kendall Yards, and meet the artist in person on First Friday, August 5, and see some pieces that have never before been shown publicly.

Marshall Peterson owns and operates Marmot Art Space, which was voted Best of the City 2021 for art galleries by the readers of this magazine. For more information about Peterson, visit our “Maker” article in this issue.

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NORTHW EST Washington Water Power is now Avista Corp

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The year was 1881, “Spokan Falls” boasted 340 residents

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eld in the palm between the Cascade Mountain Range and the Rocky Mountains lie the soft shades of Purple lilacs, streets of red brick, buildings lifted to the sky, all surrounded by forests of Ponderosa Pines. It was as if this new city nestled itself perfectly into the beauty of mother nature herself. The year was 1881, and the then-named “Spokan Falls” boasted 340 residents (its name was later changed to Spokane Falls before being shortened to simply “Spokane”).

Today, Spokane—and the greater Inland Northwest generally—is a place where visitors become residents. As in times past, people continue to come to this river valley and fall in love, making the community grow like the lilacs that decorate the lush greenery of its many parks. This city of industry continues to develop and currently provides a home for over 200,000 people. Regionally, the number increases to 550,000-plus.

Repeated leaps of faith and ingenuity were the springboards for the Lilac City to become what it is now from its humble beginnings as a trading outpost.

And as always, Eastern Washington’s economic prosperity was and continues to be intertwined with that of Northern Idaho.

River currents

But first, the water. Like everything in life, it depended upon the water. In the story of Genesis, all was void and formless, only “the spirit of God hovering over the face of the waters.” Always first is the water.

Drawn by the sound of rushing waters from the river and its falls, indigenous people had come here thousands of years ago. Long before the trappers and traders from back east discovered the richness of this region, heavy in ore and timber for the taking, these first ‘settlers’ of the Inland Northwest also extracted natural resources, but not entirely from land. They lived along the water.

The Spokane Tribe of Indians is an

Interior Salish-speaking people, originally consisting of three unique clans.

However, they didn’t call themselves the ‘Spokane’ ; this moniker was a Europeanized rendition of the Salish word ’s-pok-ah-nee’ meaning sun. Instead, the river running through this region was so central to the existence of these First Peoples that they named themselves for their respective places along its banks.

Those who gathered along the now upper Spokane River, between the Falls and Lake Coeur d’Alene, were the Sn-tutu-ul-i, which translates to ‘a little, tiny black fish.’ The people who lived along the river from the falls to the Little Spokane River called themselves the Sn-whem-en-eh, ‘rosy around the ears,’ a reference to the steelhead trout they caught; and the clan along the lower portion of the river were known as the S-kes-tsi-phl-ni, ‘a place where fish are plentiful.’

These Salish-speaking people hunted and gathered throughout northeastern Washington and northern Idaho but moved closer to what is now called the Spokane River because its waters were plentiful with nourishing sustenance such as eel, salmon, steelhead, and more, which made up over half of their diet.

The river water was their lifeline.

And as precious as the river was for the Spokane tribes, it was equally so but for far different reasons to the European fur traders and American settlers.

With the eastern forests of the continent depleted by the incessant demands of a growing country, the forests of northern Idaho were a cash crop. The water provided easy transport of felled trees from logging camps to sawmills, which in turn were powered by the river’s rushing current. It was a seamless assembly line made possible by water.

Rail currents

While the river flowing from the Lake Coeur d’Alene into the Spokane River before meeting up with the mighty Columbia made life possible, a river of steel lit the fuse for booming business in the

region. Spokane became an urban hub primarily thanks to the railroads.

Non-indigenous explorers had known of the area’s natural beauty and abundance at least several decades prior to the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1804-1806, but its rugged inaccessibility made it commercially unviable. So, trappers and traders mainly claimed this region for the next hundred years. The first trade house, Spokane House, was built in 1810, where the Spokane and Little Spokane Rivers meet. Erected by the BritishCanadian North West Company, it was one of the first permanent European settlements in the state that would later be called Washington. But the region was slow to grow commercially because of its isolated geography.

In 1873, James Nettle Glover, now known as the “Father of Spokane,” had been told of this area, but it wasn’t until he arrived from Oregon that he saw—and understood—its full beauty and potential for profit. The waterfalls, the rich soil, and the plentiful cropland on the Palouse made Glover want to establish a town in Spokane. He helped launch the city, designed the downtown streets, and gave some of the roads their names, such as Sprague and Howard, to name a few. With a business partner, he purchased 160 acres as well as a nearby sawmill. It was more than just an urge to plant roots. What made Spokane especially attractive to Glover was the planned railroad. All that precious ore and lumber, once harvested, needed a way to be brought back east.

Thus, June 25, 1881, became the start of the city’s industrial future. This was the first date in history that a train arrived in what was then called “Spokan Falls.” At first, this was only one leg of the Northern Pacific Railroad. It came up to Spokane from the Oregon border, but in a few short years, Spokane had transformed into an important hub for three transcontinental rail lines. The trains not only hauled away lumber and metals from the mines in Idaho; they brought in people. The entire town of 340 people

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Fort Spokane Hospital in Lincoln County

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Before the trains came to the Inland Northwest, there were Heavy Freight Wagons. Here is a freight convoy at Ute Pass, Colorado, carrying ore, 1878.

came out on that June day to welcome the historic first train.

It deserves pointing out that the city of Spokane was made possible in large part to the erection of Fort Spokane in 1880, the U.S. Army outpost located at the confluence of the Spokane and Columbia rivers. Its purpose was to keep the regional tribes (Colville and Spokane) on the reservations so that the newly formed city could prosper on the land these First Peoples formerly called home.

Electric currents

In early 1889, a newly formed Washington Waterpower Company started groundwork on a power generating source where Monroe Street reached the Spokane River. It still stands today.

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Avenue, when a local business, Wolfe’s Lunch Counter and Lodging House, caught fire in the upper rooms. Onlookers started to see what seemed like Hades himself approaching the main commercial district, which consisted of wooden-framed buildings. When it was over, 32 blocks of business and years of toil laid in the heaps of ashes and rubble, and one man was dead.

Nevertheless, residents focused on returning to business by pitching stands and tents. The news of the fire and its destruction spread nationwide. With the help of donations from around the country, buildings began to be rebuilt—with brick instead of wood.

Many still stand, including the famous Spokesman-Review Tower on Riverside Avenue (built in 1891), and are vital to our economy to today.

But the Panic of 1891 brought an economic depression that lasted for several years. Glover, the largest banker in the area, was said to have lost over $1.5 million. ($1 million in 1890 is

equivalent to the purchasing power of about $31 million in today’s dollars.) After the end of the depression, Spokane experienced another boom in their growing town. Construction increased, and what used to be a small town grew thanks to the extended city limits; Spokane doubled to 37 square miles in 1907. In 1880 they started with a population of around 300, but by 1909 the city was thriving with over 100,000 residents and had become home to millionaires, held the finest hotels, had 23 public schools, and boasted breathtaking architecture.

In 1903, Washington Waterpower Company constructed the world’s largest transmission line, stretching from Spokane to the silver mines of Burke, Idaho. In 1908 the Nine Mile Hydroelectric Development opened, coinciding with the peak years of Spokane’s Street Cars. The region was featured in the July-December 1909 issue of the Electric Railway Review. Beside a map of rail lines, the author wrote

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what could essentially be described as a blueprint for the region’s then economy: To the east of the Palouse country and Spokane is about six billion feet of uncut white pine. At Palouse and Potlatch, which are served by the Spokane & Inland Empire Railroad Company’s lines, are sawmills with a daily capacity of 800,000 feet of lumber. The Coeur d’Alene & Spokane division of the Spokane & Inland Empire system occupies the valley of the Spokane river for 34 miles, from Spokane to the city of Coeur d’Alene at the outlet of Coeur d’Alene lake, where connection is made by fast steamers with the numerous towns upon the lake and its tributary rivers.

At Harrison, Idaho, at the head of the lake, the steamers connect with the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company, thus forming the shortest through line to the extensive Coeur d’Alene mining country.

That ‘extensive Coeur d’Alene mining country’ referenced in 1909 is still very much a part of the region’s economy. Though it was the discovery of gold that triggered the establishment of the Idaho territory in 1863, those deposits were not as lucrative as what was soon found. Investors and entrepreneurs such as Levi Hutton turned their attention to mining the area’s silver, lead, and zinc deposits. Northern Idaho is still one of the world’s richest mineral areas. (It’s not called the Gem State without reason.)

The business of being beautiful

Spokane’s rapid growth drew the attention of the famous park design and urban planning architectural firm from Brookline, Massachusetts: the Olmsted Brothers company. The attractive parks that we enjoy in this region started with the Olmsted Brothers company.

Some of their work includes the Finch

Arboretum, High Bridge Park, and Downriver Park. In addition, the firm made suggestions to create more beautiful designs, such as the famous Manito Park and Rockwood neighborhood. The Olmsted Brothers company knew what they were accomplishing and had even mentioned what would later become Riverfront Park in 1974.

Years of natural extraction and dam building for hydropower had taken a toll on the river and its banks that the Salish-speakers had for so long depended. The most visible environmental damage was the clearcutting (and runoff therefrom) and where the railyards stood along the waters’ edge.

Unseen were the heavy metal deposits on the bed of Lake Coeur d’Alene and the poisonous metals found within the meat of the fish up and down the waterways caused by mining waste.

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awareness of environmental damages in the latter half of the 20th century led to the passage of the Environmental Protection Act of 1970; change was underway, especially close to home.

One of the most significant moments for Spokane was the opportunity to hold the World Fair.

Spokane hosting the World Fair in 1974 was historically unique for several reasons. At that time, Spokane’s population sat at 170,000, making it the smallest city to ever to host the fair.

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a place for the native tribes to gather alongside the falls for food and then a place of scattered cabins of the 1880s had become a series of railyards—and the railroad industry that fueled the region’s growth had left environmental carnage along the banks of the river from decades of coal and diesel contamination. The site of the Fair would be the Spokane river’s Havermale Island, home to the Northern Railroad Depot in downtown Spokane. The railyards were torn apart and removed, vegetation replanted, with the railroad Clock Tower as the only evidence of a heavy industry presence remaining.

The beauty of our region is now one of its prime economic drivers.

When Spokane sought a new motto, it finally decided upon “Near Nature,

Near Perfect.” We’ve moved beyond our initial industries to become an economy driven in large part by being an ideal location for natural beauty and outdoor adventures. People come and stay for the region’s river and vistas, as well as the hiking, fishing, and skiing opportunities.

The Future of Business

So much has changed, and so much hasn’t. Mining still matters. A December 16, 2021, Journal of Business article noted that Coeur d’Alene-based Hecla’s Mining Company’s Lucky Friday Mine, near Mullan, Idaho, employs 360 people and is “fully operational.” In fact, according to Mike Satre, its director of governmental affairs, Hecla produces

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View of EXPO 74 Looking East, 1974

nearly half of the U.S. silver supply. That same article reported that the Coeur d’Alene-based New Jersey Mining Co. had begun looking into extracting elements in the region that are essential for manufacturing batteries and cell phones. And now, in the planning phase, Perpetua Resources Inc. proposes to take the Stibnite mine, which had been abandoned after 100 years of mining activity, clean up the toxic waste left by tailings, and extract gold.

But it isn’t just the gold that’s golden. They seek to capture Antimony, a chemical element that is a byproduct of the gold extraction process, which is crucial for the production of green technology, including batteries for electric vehicles.

On the western side of the border, according to job posting site Zippia.com, our region also is still largely driven by

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natural resources, including extraction in the form of agricultural harvesting. But the economy has branched out to far more diversified fields since our pioneering days. For instance, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital is Spokane’s third-largest employer with over 4,000 health care professionals and staff, including 800 specialist and primary care physicians. Their facility on Spokane’s South Hill is the only level II trauma center in the Inland Northwest.

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High Tech and Manufacturing are also key economic players. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Spokane, Key Tronic’s core product group initially included keyboards, mice, and other input devices but now specializes in printed circuit boards and full product assembly.

It employs over 4,000 people and boasts an annual revenue of $434.0 million.

Other notable tech-based and research-oriented companies located in the region include BlueStar Technologies, Cisco, F5 Networks, Honeywell, Itron,

Telect, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, and Triumph Composite Systems.

What the economic future holds is limitless. With a half dozen colleges, research institutions, and multiple business incubators to benefit and push the greater Inland Northwest, this is an excellent time for business.

Gloria Nikityuk is a recent graduate of Eastern Washington University with a BS degree in Journalism, emphasis on Public Relations, and a minor in Design.

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You know the saying: live globally, shop locally

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ow can we save our local economy? One purchase at a time.

“But Amazon is so much easier; I don’t have to leave my house,” one often hears.

In the meantime, Main Street USA is fading. But this is our community, and it matters.

The Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance (SIMBA), in coalition with eleven other business-serving organizations, is working to stop the erasure of the local marketplace and beginning to redraw the map through its Live Local Marketplace.

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virtual “Main Street” where shoppers can easily discover new independent businesses to help meet their local shopping needs by category, geography, and even types of business owners and business ownership models.

The marketplace can be accessed at LiveLocalINW.com, and it features a directory, free sign-up links for small business owners, items for sale via PayPal, and links to local businesses’ websites. Currently, over 670 participating businesses that met the COVID pandemic with resilience and grit are online and ready to be of service.

Live Local INW encourages community members to buy from local businesses rather than big box stores and online retailers when

possible. With its focus on raising awareness of “quadruple bottom line” business strategies, this initiative enhances our local economy, supports a healthier environment, and invests in the kind of community that makes small businesses vibrant. With all the uncertainty in the world today, Live Local gives residents a convenient way to participate in our local economy right here at home.

Gesa Credit Union, the second-largest credit union in Washington state with locations in Spokane and throughout the region, has joined to support the Live Local INW Campaign.

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Every time you make a purchase with a locally-owned business, almost 50 percent of that purchase recirculates locally. In comparison, less than 14 percent of purchases at big box stores and chain restaurants recirculate locally.

both been partners of the Garland Business District for years. We are thrilled that these local business champions have teamed up to continue unifying our region’s Live Local INW small business efforts through the end of this year’s holiday shopping season,” said Julie Hall, owner of Zippers Boutique, Integrity Insurance Solutions, and President of the historic Garland Business District. “Having a one-stop-shop where customers from around the region can discover local goods, services, and events is the best way for us to tap into these community-minded consumers in a way that makes a real difference for our smallest entrepreneurs.”

Gesa Credit Union’s partnership will help

promote the existence of the Live Local INW Marketplace—connect consumers to local businesses—and connect local businesses with an online platform for reaching more customers. “We are thrilled to partner with the Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance to help move forward their important mission of supporting and growing our local economies,” said Angie Brotherton, Gesa Credit Unions’ Assistant Vice President. “Here at Gesa, we are committed to making a positive impact in the communities and the economies we serve. We strive to find partners who align with our missions, and SIMBA is just that. We look forward to working with SIMBA to help facilitate

growth within the Spokane region.”

According to SIMBA, every time you make a purchase with a locally-owned business, almost 50 percent of that purchase recirculates locally. In comparison, less than 14 percent of purchases at big box stores and chain restaurants recirculate locally.

The vision of Live Local INW is to make our region stronger and more resilient in these rapidly changing times. Helping neighbors circulate their wealth in the community by finding and connecting with local businesses and providing direct support helps our local economy adapt and grow in an equitable and sustainable direction.

Visit LiveLocalINW.com and get shopping!

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THE FACE OF AN INDUSTRY The driving force behind any successful business is a person of wherewithal, integrity, and vision—because no matter how great a product or service is, an enterprise won’t thrive, much less survive, without an exemplary leader. The most seaworthy ship still requires a captain, someone who isn’t afraid to plot the next move and make the critical decisions. These business leaders are the entrepreneurs and practitioners who lead in their chosen field through passion and success. Their professionalism makes this community a great place to call home.

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The Face of Residential Real Estate Tracy Penna Windermere North Spokane, LLC

The Face of Wealth Management Eric Allen Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.

The Face of Stone Mario Marcella Mario & Son

The Face of Jewelry Sean Tracy Tracy Jewelers

The Face of Medispas Melissa Berg Crafted Beauty

The Face of Cosmetic Surgery Dr. Jordan Sand, MD, FACS Spokane Center for Facial Plastic Surgery

The Face of Furniture Brad Markquart Complete Suite Furniture

The Face of Pies Sharee Moss Birdie’s Pie Shop

The Face of Marketing Dayne Kuhlmann Victory Media

The Face of Tattooing and Body Piercing Shandra and Beth Swilling Mom’s Custom Tattoo & Body Piercing

The Face of Plumbing Butch Jumalon Bulldog Rooter

The Face of Heating and Cooling Doc and Chris Holliday Holliday Heating & Cooling

The Face of Wine Bars Nicole and Conor Hammons Wine House

The Face of Helping Women in Poverty Kim Kelly Christ Kitchen BRIDAL WEAR

The Face of Commercial Real Estate Chris Bell NAI Black

The Face of Cooking Stores TJ Tombari The Culinary Stone

The Face of Bridal Wear Amanda Dewey Bridal Collections

The Face of Construction Barry Baker Baker Construction & Development, Inc.

The Face of Women’s Networking/ Development Larayna Yevtushuk Ladies Business Community

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“We’re a family business, and we treat people the way we ourselves would like to be treated.”

Manager Jeff Runge

Coeur d’Alene may be best known for its abundant outdoor activities, making it Idaho’s top tourist destination, but it’s also a town with wonderful sense of community. That could very well be what impressed Floyd Runge and his family—and persuaded them to stop and stay—on their trip from Nebraska to Seattle.

RUNGE FURNITURE COMPANY Back home, the family had operated a general mercantile, and they brought that personalized level of service to Coeur d’Alene, opening a furniture store in downtown.

That was 1946. Over the years, Runge Furniture Company expanded to include carpet, flooring, and appliances.

At one point, the even sold hot water tanks — basically everything anyone would ever need to furnish their home.

Styles may have changed, but Runge Furniture Company remains true to its legacy as a community-minded and family-owned business. Floyd’s son John and wife Nancy are now owners, and their sons Jeff and John are taking the business into the next generation.

Runge Furniture Company has something for every style and budget. Whether you are furnishing a spare room or a master suite, Runge’s friendly staff will help you find what you need. Immediate delivery is available for In-stock items. Don’t see exactly what you want? No problem. It’s as easy as changing fabrics, wood finishes and configurations to make a custom order truly reflect

your personal tastes and style.

Among the top-quality brands in Runge Furniture’s main showroom are Flexsteel, La-Z-Boy, Ashley, Stanton, Simmons and TheraPedic mattresses, in addition to Speed Queen appliances. Their European leather gallery features Ekornes Stressless, Fjord, and Hi-molla.

Runge Furniture’s mission is simple: to make the purchasing of home furnishings as relaxing and easy as possible, from start to finish. This is achieved by having an incredible selection, the area’s best pricing combined with easy financing, and inexpensive, professional delivery. All with low-pressure, non-commissioned salespeople, and a full-time repair department for after the sale service.

“We offer good quality furniture and appliances at affordable prices, and we stand behind our products and services,” says Manager Jeff Runge. “We’re a family business, and we treat people the way we ourselves would like to be treated.”

Runge Furniture Company is located at 303 E Spokane Ave, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Call (208) 664-2131 or visit RungeFurniture.com for all your home furnishing needs.

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Blades Design Group In more than 40 years as a hair stylist, Edward Leifer has remained at the forefront of the latest trends and techniques. Even as a kid, his four sisters would pay him to brush their hair and curl it around empty orange juice cans.

Nothing defined the 1970s more than hair, and a week before his twenty-first birthday, Edward became part of the scene, opening his own salon. In 1988, the name changed from Studio II to Blades Design Group, but the philosophy remained the same, that the guest deserves the absolute best the salon can offer. One way to accomplish that is through continuing education.

Edward trained at the pioneering Vidal Sassoon salon in Los Angeles and perfected his color and cutting skills with prestigious brands, including Goldwell, Toni & Guy, and Redken. His wife, Brenette, a master colorist and

stylist with over 25 years of experience, shares his passion. Blades is also home to an innovative apprenticeship program that provides up-and-coming stylists training towards their professional licenses.

Color work, Balayage highlighting, haircuts of all styles for all ages, face waxing, even men’s color services, the stylist at Blades have the skills to meet their client’s individual needs.

“This is all possible due to the amazing staff working as a team,” Brenette says.

“Our reward is helping our clients look and feel their best,” Edward adds. “The Blade’s difference is about going above and beyond the average salon experience.”

Blades Design Group is located at 1919 N Division Street in Spokane. They can be contact by phone at (509) 325-6396 or online at blades-designgroup.com.

Hay J's Bistro, Piccolo Pizza and The Butcher Block From the moment you enter Hay J’s Bistro, Piccolo Pizza, or The Butcher Block, you’re treated like family. It’s only fitting as all three businesses are owned and run by restauranteur Rhonda Entner and her son Chef Patrick Fechser with the help of chef ’s children, Hayley and Jackson (after whom the Bistro is named), younger brother/sous chef Jeramie Entner, and front of house manager and lil’ sis Natasha Nixon.

“We love working together, and really care about customers having a great experience,” says Hayley, who manages Piccolo Pizza, known for hand-tossed artisan pizzas, and a “killer happy hour” featuring specialty cocktails and craft beers.

Hay J’s Bistro, which opened in 2006, features dishes like parmesan crusted halibut, beef medallions, chicken marsala risotto, and shrimp pappardelle (gulf shrimp, clams, and Italian sausage with shallots, mush-

rooms, tomatoes, garlic cream, and Parmesan Reggiano).

Steaks play a big role in the menu. They’re not only cooked to order, but guests, if they wish, can choose their exact cut next door at The Butcher Block.

Along with specialty meats, seafood and poultry, The Butcher Block offers seasonings, sauces, artisan cheeses and a phenomenal selection of beer and wine. You can also pick up pre-made meals, salads and sides that taste just like they were served at the Bistro (because they are!).

“We make everything fresh with local ingredients whenever possible, and also have gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options,” Hayley says. “It’s all about catering to our customers and making them feel at home.” hayjsbistro.com piccolopizza.net hayjsbutcherblock.com

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“The Way We Worked” Smithsonian exhibition visits Spokane Valley Historical Museum Work and the workplace have gone through enormous changes between the mid-19th century, when 60 percent of Americans made their living as farmers, and the early 21st century. The traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program, “The Way We Worked,” celebrates the history of work in America. It tells the stories of how hard-working Americans of every ethnicity, class, gender, and age power the nation.

“The Way We Worked” was created by the National Archives and is organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). It will be open to the public at the Spokane Valley Historical Museum now through August 20.

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day speaks volumes about who we are as individuals, as communities and as a country,” said Anna R. Cohn, director of SITES. “We all have our own work journeys, and each one of these jobs reflects the various kinds of work that has and continues to build and strengthen the nation.”

“The Way We Worked” brings to light the who, what, where, why, and how of Americans at work. It explores the places Americans worked, from farms to factories and mines to restaurants, as well as in homes. It examines not only the effects of technology and automation, but also how workers striving for better working conditions, wages and hours, and an end to racial and gender discrimination, changed America’s work history. The exhibition illustrates how

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Whole communities may become known by the work that happens there, like Idaho’s Silver Valley with its strong mining heritage.

America’s workforce is as diverse as the nation itself. Dreams of new jobs and opportunities led millions to America’s shores. “The Way We Worked” provides some answers to why people work— from simply paying the bills to pursuing a calling, serving the country, and giving back to the community. It explores what work tells people about each other. Whole communities may become known by the work that happens there, like Idaho’s Silver Valley with its strong mining heritage.

“The Way We Worked” is accompanied by a cell-phone tour that allows visitors to access additional details provided by exhibition curator, Bruce Bustard, senior curator for the National Archives. Callers will also be able to listen to featured stories from each of

the five participating states.

The photos featured in the exhibition come from the vast collection of the National Archives, which is home to thousands of photos of work and workplaces taken by government agencies.

The images featured in “The Way We Worked,” though possibly taken merely for purposes of record keeping, often reveal much more about how social forces such as immigration, gender, ethnicity, class, and technology transformed the workforce.

The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11am to 4pm and is located at 12114 E Sprague Ave in Spokane Valley.

Visit spokanevalleymuseum.com for more information.

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BY HEIDE TYVAN

The tropes about ‘kids today’ are wellknown: snowflakes, slackers, mom’s basement dwellers. But stereotypes are just that.

The reality is that there are a plethora of young adults making their way in the business world within the companies they’ve created.

Thriving Under Thirty These men and women under thirty are thriving in our community Owning and running a business is no small feat, and it’s worth recognizing the effort and smarts these young entrepreneurs possess. They have fast-tracked their success through dedication, hard work, and perseverance. These men and women are under the age of thirty and thriving in our community. Like David B. Fotheringham, whose house is featured in this issue and who came to ‘Spokane Falls’ at the ripe old age of 27, ready to build the small town into a bustling city, these people carry on that visionary spirit so common to Pacific Northwesterners.

The eponymous Grillo Marketing (GrilloMarketing.com) was founded by

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23-year-old Devyn Grillo. Based in Coeur d’Alene, the company specializes in marketing for dentists around the country. Devyn’s journey began at age 17 when he started out creating videos and websites as well as managing social media accounts for people he knew or whom they knew. At the time, he was involved in Running Start, a program that allows 11th and 12th grade students to take college courses and earn credit toward both a high school diploma and a college degree. Upon graduating high school, Grillo enrolled as a junior at the University of Washington in the Interactive Media Design program.

Devyn says his experiences have taught him that when starting a business, it’s imperative to figure out what one wants.

Articulating this very basic premise is what allows one to set a goal and to then set a plan to reach that goal. And most importantly, don’t stop until the plan is fully executed.

Acting quickly and being able to problem solve are vital skills when the unexpected happens. Also, Devyn makes sure every campaign asset that his company produces is flawless because, as the CEO, he explains, “I’m one-hundred percent responsible for everything that goes out.”

His reputation in the dentistry industry has expanded to such an extent that Grillo Marketing now employs six people to keep up with clients’ needs. He says his clients trust him because he “will keep at it until it is done and done to my standards.”

Tyler Wheeler of Spokane works in a similar field. At only 22 years old, Tyler works as a web developer for Kinetek Media, but his ‘side hustle’ is his own company, Display Theory (DisplayTheory.com). Display Theory’s tagline says it all: digital signage that creates breakthrough connections. A self-taught web developer, Tyler wanted to create an inexpensive program that would allow for easy content management on large display screens. Although a reasonably new company, Display Theory already maintains 40 display screens around town in hotels, restaurants, print shops, and more.

Tyler’s goal for Display Theory is to have 600 screens by the end of the year.

He attributes his success to how he grew up in a hard-working family, saying, “I got a lot of my work ethic from my father.” His father was also an entrepreneur, which set an example of how starting and running a business works. At 13, Tyler began his own lawn mowing business, making around one hundred dollars a week. After working odd

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jobs through high school, he wanted more, so he taught himself how to build websites by watching tutorials on YouTube. He attended Riverpoint Academy, a 4-year STEM high school operated by the Mead School District, where he had the opportunity to enter business competitions—and won. A pilot app he created for the competition was a grocery store app that allows users to locate items in an unfamiliar store.

Also in Spokane are Dylan McGillen and Katie Shipman, owners of Planted Plant Co. (PlantedPlantCo.com). They met and fell in love at Whitworth University in 2017. Their bond over their love of the outdoors and growing things inspired their dream of owning a plant store. At 24 years old, they made their dream a reality and are now running their brick-and-mortar store in Spokane Valley, which specializes in collector plants, plant care services, and plant accessories.

When they were in the planning stages of Planted Plant Co., they struggled with feelings of intimidation because, as Katie explains, they “didn’t have much real-world experience starting a business from the ground up.” But they’re still standing. And planting.

“It has been a humbling experience, and we feel so thankful to have gotten such a great opportunity at a young age,” says Katie.

Since opening the store, they have continued to grow. They now have two employees and offer workshop events where attendees can pot their own plants and learn how to care for them properly. Katie and Dylan hope to have multiple locations where they can sell more “fun and funky plant varieties.” They love being able to connect, cultivate, and serve the Spokane community.

Natalia Ramos also works with plants and coincidentally happens to be 24 years

INLAND NORTHWEST/industry thriving in the Inland Northwest. Their accomplishments and goals are impressive for their young age and prove the tenacity of a younger generation often dismissed as whiny or soft. They saw a need in the community and sought to fulfill it profitably.

Being an entrepreneur and business owner may not be easy, but it is achievable regardless of age.

Heide Tyvan is a third-year student at Eastern Washington University majoring in Technical Communication.

old too, but her specialty is flowers. (However, she does admit to being a “plant addict.”) While this florist’s work is best viewed online (floralsbynatalia.mypixieset.com), she maintains a small loft space near downtown Spokane for clients to come by and pick up arrangements. Growing up in Montana, she learned the trade at her family-run floral shop. What is the key to her drive?

“I simply love what I do and how much florals have impacted not just my life but also my clients’, friends’ and family’s.” As with the others, she also credits a work ethic.

She wants her cohorts to realize that “the sooner they start working for themselves, the happier they will be. You have to work hard for yourself.”

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How old Spokane lived

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BY DOROTHY GLEASON

n keeping with this month’s celebration of the history of business and industry in the Inland Northwest, we wanted to share what domestic life looked like for those turn-of-the-century commercial titans who helped build our region.

The Fotheringham House is well known by sight to most who live in Spokane. On the corner of 2nd Avenue and Hemlock Street in Browne’s Addition, it is listed on the Historic Register, as are many other residential properties within the same neighborhood.

The significance of this house, apart from it being a perfect example of the Queen Anne architectural style, is its builder and first resident, David B. Fotheringham. Fotheringham was an early settler, politician, and business leader in the region.

Like the other ‘founding fathers’ of Spokane, he moved to the relatively new city in 1883 at the young age of 27. Together with his wife Mary by his side, they were part of the mass migration to the region that began when the railroad reached the then-named “Spokan Falls” two years earlier, in 1881. At the time, Spokan Falls encompassed four square miles, but over the next 20 years, it would swell in size, prosper-

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ity, and population—and shorten its name to Spokane.

Fotheringham wasted no time in establishing himself. A carpenter by training, he founded a construction company that built some of the region’s most historically significant and distinctive structures, including the Patrick “Patsy” Clark Mansion, the Spokane County Courthouse, and all manner of residences, schools, and hotels. He quickly made his way into politics, serving as a city councilman before becoming Mayor of Spokane Falls in 1891—at only 35 years old. That same year he took out a $2,000 mortgage from the Northwestern and Pacific Hypotheek Bank, a Dutch mortgage bank established in Spokane Falls in June of 1889, and began building the home that bears his name.

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As stated in the application for placement on the Historical Register, “The Fotheringham home was built in Browne’s Addition, an area of significance to the city and one probably carefully chosen by the new Mayor. He and his wife Mary saw this near-wilderness area change to a most prestigious district, a district where the rich of Spokane lived, played and carried on their proper and correct social activities.”

The Fotheringham’s social status was on display by way of their home’s opulence, intricate woodwork, and heavy ornamentation. Every angle offered up something fanciful for the eye. Its asymmetrical façade, round tower, wrap-around porch, oriel and bay windows, spindle-adorned archways, and differ76

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ing patterns of exterior wood shingles exemplified the Queen Anne style of architecture, which was in vogue from approximately 1890 to 1910. The house is a textbook example of a bygone era when more was more. It’s stunning to contrast the Fotheringham house with the sparse modernity of high-end homes today, which often feature austere cement walls and floor-to-ceiling windows, belying an aesthetic premised on a belief that less is more.

Times and styles have changed. What was once considered ornate is now thought of as extraneous. Homeowners don’t want to spend their free time cleaning crevices and polishing balustrades. But a love of history has resurrected this house to its original condition, which cannot be said about some of the other Victorian-era homes within the same neighbor-

hood, many of which have been converted to apartments over the decades. (Interestingly, the Fotheringham house was an apartment building for many years, beginning in the late 1920s, but it was reconverted and partially restored in 1984 when it was made into a bed and breakfast for a time.)

Browne’s Addition is undeniably a neighborhood in flux.

The dozen or so square blocks were the original residences of Spokane Falls, a community built along a bluff with Latah creek to the west, the river to the north, and downtown to the east. Businessmen and laborers walked to their jobs in an era before automobiles, when “carriage houses” held horses and actual carriages, not cars. The neighborhood had been largely abandoned by nuclear families during the post-WWII building boom, which favored suburban sprawl JULY 2022 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

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over urban gentrification. Nearby vacant lots were filled in with brick and cinderblock multi-story apartment buildings, permanently changing the demographics of Browne’s Addition. But there remain pristine patchworks within the historic enclave that allow one to envision how Spokanites had lived for a brief, gilded time in history when mining and timber made millionaires of commoners. Ambitious young men and women like the Fotheringhams, young people who had come into this rugged outpost on the newly built railway, set on the goals of self-determination and wealth building, left their imprint.

Further restoration of the house was completed in the 1990s, when its seventh set of owners, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, restored its roof, rebuilt the porches and railings, repaired and repapered interior

walls, and adorned the garden with Victorian-era cutting flowers. Their efforts were recognized in 1994 by the Eastern Washington Historical Society.

Its most current owners, Phillip Hocking and family, purchased the house a few years ago as a single-family residence. The photos Hocking allowed us to use attest to the care and attention that was put into its restoration. The term “museum quality” would not be an overstatement.

Hocking isn’t sure what will come next for this piece of history he inhabits.

The rise of a transient population, sadly so common throughout much of urban America, has been felt keenly in Browne’s

Addition, a fact not lost on Hocking. It’s a very large home, and he sees a need in the community for shelter. He has considered making it a place for people in recovery to stay, but those plans are uncertain.

What is certain is that a lovely, wooden structure has outlived at least a half dozen generations, survived 130 winters, two world wars, a Great Depression, several social revolutions, and countless moments in a time long forgotten. Its twelve separate sets of owners have come and gone, many long deceased. Yet still, this house stands sentinel, a witness to a region’s history.

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THE NEST/interior decorating

Something old, something new (and surprising) An interview with designer Jonathan Rachman

BY DOROTHY GLEASON

Jonathan Rachman’s interiors have been showcased globally in books and magazines such as Vogue, Elle Décor, and Travel & Leisure. His style is timeless yet eclectic in its approach to using antiques alongside more contemporary pieces— think old-school meets cool. When not working with individual clients, he’s authoring books. Rachman’s newest publication, Currently Classic, comes out this fall.

It is a sumptuous monograph of his work over the last 20 years, from when he made a leap of faith, left Corporate America, and opened a small flower store to where he is today, a brand unto himself. He took time from his day at his San Franciscobased design firm to advise our readers on making their spaces stylishly personal.

Growing up in Indonesia, how did you become influenced by ‘colonialism’ style?

Or is that not the correct term? I mean, it’s ‘classical,’ but it’s European classicism, not Indonesian. So, from the Indonesian perspective, it’s ‘colonial.’ But please, correct me if I am wrong.

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I typically refer to it as ‘colonial-style,’ and I am absolutely okay with the term; and it is part of our history as Indonesians; we were colonized by the Portuguese, Spanish, the Dutch, and English as well as others. For me, a colonial-style is not necessarily always European classicism, but it is the mixture and the juxtaposition of styles between or among the colonizers in the colony, which at times may be a mixture of more than one to two cultures or styles. For example, while the Dutch influence was felt in Indonesia possibly the longest, we also have the English and Portuguese influence in some areas, as well as the Spanish, and later the Japanese. What I love the most is the mixture of the West and the East, the lifestyle and design elements, which have adapted once they are brought in from the land of the colonizers, colliding harmoniously with the native style of the colony.

Obviously, a lot of readers love looking through books such as yours, but these books are aspirational in nature. What

advice do you have for someone who looks at the beautiful interiors in your book and wants to recreate it with budgetary limitations in mind?

First of all, I always recommend my clients and everyone who asks me for design advice to be fully honest with themselves in their style and to embrace their own personality and design. In this case, when you are reading and perusing my books for inspiration—or any other design books or magazines—always remember, be inspired but never copy. I hope my book will inspire, evoke, and provoke your inner designer in a way that personally touches your sense of style. There will be pages or objects, colors, textures and styles, or specific antiques or stories that will call out to you. I always like to have a conversation with myself when I am reading or trying to find inspirations in a book. I will ask myself, what is it about this page or image or furniture or art that speaks to me?

My book is a very personal story about

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my journey as a designer, as well as stories I am sharing about my projects and clients, which I believe is also very relatable for many people across the globe. The key is to be able to make it your own as well as to be realistic: choose elements you enjoy from my book and make it your own; set realistic expectations such as scale, your ability to emulate the style and translate it into your style, logistics—as well as budget!

On a very personal note, I always answer people’s questions about design. I am active on social media, and my office is always open for anyone to visit and contact.

That’s my Indonesian part; I was raised to be hospitable and welcoming, which I think it is very classic and current. I am always happy to help!

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Interior Design? By which I don’t mean using fine art in interior design; rather, is interior design a form of fine art? Could fine art be lived in?

Absolutely! A living space, when well thought out and planned, is a creation, just like fine art; there are various levels and styles. To me, each of my personal spaces, from my desktop in my office as well as my personal office at home, is a form of self-expression and art. (You may be surprised once you see my pictures [in my book, Currently Classic] that my 15-foot design table is like a tableau, a canvas that constantly changes. The same with my office, bedroom, and living room or garden; to me, they are a reflection of my husband and me. In one of the chapters, I write that every room should have a soul! Just like a gorgeous,

beautiful fine art, a soulful room should be lived in.

Currently Classic, published by Flammarion Press, is available for purchase September 13, 2022, but can be preordered on Amazon.com now. If you’d like to see some more of Rachman’s inspiring interiors, his work can be viewed online at JonathanRachman.com.

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The Perfect Pair

Combine luxury vinyl flooring with area rugs to add versatility and style to every room of your home

LVP is so popular that it’s the go-to for top interior designers and home flippers, including Lyndsay Davis and Leslie Lamb of the HGTV show Unsellable Houses. The Snohomish-based duo keeps their material choice close to home with AquaLogic from Great Floors.

BY TONYA MADDEN

Comfortable homes need a mixture of flooring that can stand up to high traffic but still show some personality. One of the most beautiful things about choosing hardwood floors in your home is its durability and endless variations of colors. It’s a striking look, and decorating a room with an area rug is an easy way to add texture and comfort.

A Solid Choice

For classic beauty and long-term durability, nothing beats hardwood floors. Well, almost nothing. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) looks and feels like real planks of hardwood flooring but without the maintenance. Just because LVP is vinyl, that doesn’t mean it isn’t durable. Most are water-resistant, and some are fully waterproof, which makes it ideal for basements or cities like Seattle with high humidity.

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Although it’s called “luxury” vinyl, as a flooring option it’s highly affordable, and installation is less invasive than traditional hardwood. Modern printing processes create unlimted colors and tones, and the surface layer can be embossed with tiny bumps and grooves to further mimic the texture of natural wood.

LVP is so popular that it’s the go-to for top interior designers and home flippers, including Lyndsay Davis and Leslie Lamb of the HGTV show Unsellable Houses. The Snohomish-based duo keeps their material choice close to home with AquaLogic from Great Floors.

“It’s a super high end luxury vinyl product that we love,” Davis commented during a segment on KOMO news. “It feels and looks like hardwood floors but is so much more durable, especially with our Pacific Northwest weather.”

“It’s our favorite because it’s totally

waterproof,” added Lamb. “You can actually have a glass of water spilled on it, left and forgotten, and you can come back a day or two later, wipe it up, and it’s not going to penetrate through.”

The secret to AquaLogic’s extreme durability is a stone polymer composite core, UV-enhanced wear layer, and anti-microbial top coating, making it simple to maintain and safe for families, pets, and the environment. The beauty of AquaLogic—literally— is that it mimics many desirable wood types and tones, from weathered oak, faded barn wood, beech, and even driftwood.

“The visuals are so realistic that most people walking into homes think it’s hardwood,” comments Justin Hudson, Director of Purchasing at Great Floors. “The majority of new builds are going with LVP flooring from the front door to the back door, making one expansive space without any visual breaks.”

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If LVP is so versatile that it can be used in every room of the house, from the living room to the bedrooms and even the kitchen, why would you want to hide its beautiful surface? Although your floor is stunning as is, area rugs provide multiple benefits, one of the most useful being that they offer an easy way to decorate through color and texture.

“If you have a big area of just one flooring type, an area rug can help to break it up visually,” says Jeff Runge, vice-president of Runge Furniture in Coeur d’Alene. “An area rug can help pull a room together and give a soft, warm feel under foot.”

Area rugs are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, the most common being between a 5’x8’ and a 9’x12’ size. A smaller rug can fit in front of the sofa with or without furniture atop it, while larger sizes allow for front legs of furniture on the rug, which helps prevent furniture from sliding across floors. Of course, if

space allows it, one can always have multiple rugs in the living room – say a runner in the pathway behind the sofa and an additional rug is in front of the fireplace.

A stunning style tip is an area rug for the kitchen. With as much time that we spend cooking and washing dishes, we deserve a rug that adds some cushion and combats slippery floors. Synthetic materials such as polypropylene are great for kitchen rugs, as they are highly stain resistant and available in different hues and patterns to add a pop of personality to contrast monotone cabinets and appliances.

Area rugs are more than just decoration; they boast a range of practical pluses.

Whether you place an area rug in the living room, kitchen, bedroom, or entryway,

they absorb and dampen noise, protect the floor surface from scuffs and scratches, provide a non-slip surface, and help alleviate allergy symptoms by trapping dust, pet danger, and other allergens.

One misconception about area rugs is that they are expensive. That might be true for handwoven rugs and imports made of luxurious silk. Fortunately, there are other materials used for rugs, including wool, cotton, jute, and synthetic fibers that are durable and easy to clean without sacrificing style and beauty. Runge’s carries the Signature Design line by Ashley, which includes hundreds of patterns and styles in price ranges to fit every budget.

“Ashely brand rugs give homeowners— and renters—the opportunity to change the look and feel of a room without freaking out that they’re going to have to spend a ton to do it,” Runge says. “For a couple hundred dollars, you can change the whole look and feel of a room.

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HEALTH BEAT/end-of-life planning

Whole health includes planning for the inevitable A step-by-step guide

by JESSICA BLACKWELL and MICHELLE K. FOSSUM End-of-life planning can seem like a daunting task. Perhaps you have put off completing your estate planning entirely, or maybe you completed your estate planning documents years ago, but they no longer reflect your current wishes.

By planning ahead, you ensure that your desires are respected and adhered to while lowering the administrative burden your loved ones will experience. Families often experience turmoil, leading to potential legal battles, when end-of-life planning is incomplete or inadequate. The information contained in this article is not intended to

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constitute medical or legal advice. Rather, a nurse practitioner and an elder attorney collaborated to offer a guide to make a seemingly arduous task manageable.

It is important to hire an experienced elder law attorney to evaluate your personal situation and provide advice as to what documents you may need as part of your comprehensive estate plan. Common estate planning documents include a Community Property Agreement (for married couples), Will, Durable Power of Attorney for financial matters, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care,

Directive to Physicians, and Revocable Transfer on Death Deed (Washington only).

Each of these documents plays a specific role in your estate plan. The Community Property Agreement avoids probate when the first spouse passes away. A Will directs the disposition of your assets when you pass. The Power of Attorney allows the person you have designated to act on your behalf in financial and health care matters.

The Directive to Physicians tells your family what you want them to do if you are terminal or permanently unconscious.

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HEALTH BEAT/end-of-life planning Deed allows a single person to transfer real property (such as a residence) at death to one or more persons without going through the probate process. In some instances, a Living Trust may be appropriate. Spokane and Coeur d’Alene have several knowledgeable elder law attorneys. Preparing in advance allows you to designate the trusted family members or friends you want to handle your affairs in the event of your disability or death.

At eVillageHealth, we offer advanced care planning appointments. We recommend you provide your designated agent with a copy of your Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Directive to Physicians, or advanced care plan. In addition, it is good practice to keep a copy in the glove box of each of your vehicles where emergency responders could quickly find it, especially if you do not desire life-saving measures.

Your healthcare provider can also assist you in creating a Physician Order for LifeSustaining Treatment (POLST), in some states referred to as a Physician Order for Scope of Treatment (POST), if you do not wish to be resuscitated (known as DNR).

This form notifies emergency personnel responding to the home of your wishes, so it should be posted in a conspicuous location.

In addition to the documents mentioned above, making beneficiary designations for eligible accounts can simplify end-oflife administration. For example, you can work directly with the representatives of your bank, retirement, and investment accounts to designate your preferred beneficiary or beneficiaries. Accounts that have a beneficiary designation pass outside of probate to the individual(s) you have designated, usually requiring only the completion of company forms and submission of a death certificate.

It can be beneficial to create a funeral planning declaration. This specifies your plan for the final disposition of your body, such as cremation versus burial, and services in your memory. Many people do not wish to have a traditional funeral and headstone.

Others may go as far as to pre-pay for their burial site and funeral arrangements and describe their funeral events. If you do not wish to create a form, you can write a letter with your preferences and keep it with your other end-of-life documents.

Creating a list of your accounts and bills with contact information will prevent unnecessary research for your loved ones.

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Make sure to include the institution name, personnel contacts, phone numbers, and the last four digits of your account numbers.

Have a secondary verification process set up for all accounts for password retrieval.

Utilizing a Google Doc is a convenient option because it can be shared with several people and updated at any time.

For personal security and safety, DO NOT include full account numbers or passwords.

Make sure to include:

n Bank accounts n Investments n Life insurance plans n Credit cards n Monthly bills - Note if on autopay n User name for miscellaneous accounts such as email, social media, and Apple ID n Funeral Planning Declaration - You can communicate your preferences in this declaration if you elect not to complete a form Clearly label all documents, keep them in one place and share copies with your loved ones. Review your documents intermittently to confirm that they still reflect your wishes. Along with a hard copy of the aforementioned list of accounts and bills, be sure to include the following:

n Your original estate planning documents n Life insurance documents n Titles for all vehicles, campers, boats, etc. n TOD deed, if applicable in your state n Funeral planning declaration n Safety deposit box information - be aware of your bank’s requirements for others to access it and make sure those you trust know where the key is located End-of-life planning can be done in manageable steps to ensure your wishes are documented. By making these important choices now regarding your finances and health, your loved ones will be able to experience the peace of honoring your decisions when the time comes, without the burden of making them for you.

Definitions n Estate: Your estate consists of the assets you own at the time of your death. n Probate: Probate is the term used to describe the process in which the Court accepts your Will. Your Personal Repre-

sentative is authorized by the Court to gather your assets, pay your final bills, complete your final tax return and distribute the remaining assets per the directives in your Will. n Last Will and Testament: Your Will nominates a Personal Representative, identifies how you want your assets distributed, and delineates who you want to raise your minor children. To be valid, you must sign the Will in accordance with certain legal requirements. n Advanced Directive (Directive to Physicians): Documents your wishes regarding specific medical interventions in the event you are terminal or in a permanent unconscious state and cannot speak for yourself. n Durable Power of Attorney: Designates a person, called an attorney in fact, to make legal and financial decisions if you are unable to do so. n Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare: Designates an individual, called an attorney in fact, to make healthcare decisions for you if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. n Funeral Planning Declaration: States your preferences for the disposition of your body and end-of-life services. n POLST/POST: Written medical orders signed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant that help give people with serious illnesses more control over their care by delineating how aggressive they want paramedics to be if 911 is called. This form should be posted on your refrigerator Jessica Blackwell owns eVillageHealth, a local primary care practice serving patients from Washington and Idaho. “I created eVillageHealth so that I could meet people where they are, no matter their level of health or illness, and partner with them to maximize their state of wellness.” Blackwell is a family nurse practitioner with 24 years of experience. She takes most insurances. Visit eVillageHealth.com or call 509.960.6527 with questions or for new patient information.

Michelle K. Fossum, an attorney at Sayre Sayre&Fossum, P.S. She assists clients with the full range of elder law services, including estate planning, trusts, probate, and asset preservation. She can be reached at info@ sayrelaw.com or (509) 325-7330. Additional information can be found at sayrelaw.com.

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Need a Lift?

Simple, in-office treatments give tired eyes a fresh look

by TANYA MADDEN Our eyes are the first thing people notice about us. If you are looking for a quick and easy way to remove years from your appearance with minimal surgery and downtime, an eyelid lift may be your answer.

As we age, our skin loses its natural elasticity. Around the eyes, this loose skin begins to collect on the upper eyelids.

According to Doctor Courtney Gwinn, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist with Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery of Spokane, an eyelid lift, or upper blepharoplasty, is one of the most effective cosmetic procedures performed in-office for a quick and easy way to rejuvenate a tired look. Commonly done for cosmetic reasons, eyelid surgery can also help improve sight for some older patients whose sagging skin obstructs proper vision.

Performed under local anesthesia while the patient is relaxed and comfortable, the upper blepharoplasty is a simple procedure. An incision is hidden within the fold of the upper eyelid, allowing excess skin and fatty tissue to be removed. Fine sutures are used to close the incisions, thereby minimizing the visibility of any scarring. The surgery usually takes about an hour.

Because the skin around the eyes is especially sensitive, patients should expect the area to swell and bruise during the first few days following surgery, subsiding by the second week. While patients report minor discomfort the first day, most feel better by day two and return to work within a week.

When it comes to the delicate area below the eyes, doctors typically refrain from removing skin from the lower eyelid because it can cause a condition known as an ectropion, in which the eyelid sags or turns outwards causing irritation in the inner eyelid. That’s why a specialist like Dr. Gwinn turns to the CO2 laser, which delivers targeted beams of energy, leading to controlled damage of the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin), collagen remodeling, wrinkle

reduction, and healthy, new skin.

“Instead of cutting skin out, the CO2 laser heats columns of skin and removes it in a grid-like pattern,” explains Dr. Gwinn. “Each one of those tiny little circles then needs to heal resulting in skin shrinkage that causes tightening of the lower eyelid as well as resurfacing to make the eyelid look more youthful.”

An added benefit of laser resurfacing, notes Dr. Gwinn, is the removal of sun damage and precancerous lesions called “actinic keratoses.”

“In the Inland Northwest area, many of us have experienced extensive sun exposure. Laser resurfacing allows us to erase much of that sun damage, allowing for a clean slate,” she says.

Lasers may bring up thoughts of science-fiction movies, but patients need not be worried. In trained hands, CO2 lasers are very safe and effective.

One of our area’s leading practitioners of cosmetic laser surgery, Dr. Gwinn completed a cosmetic surgical and laser fellowship and trained with the specialists who developed the modern lasers in use by med spas and doctors’ offices.

According to Dr. Gwinn, during cosmetic laser surgery one may expect to feel the faint warmth of the resurfacing procedure through the anesthetic. After the procedure, patients can expect redness and weeping of the affected areas, similar to a “scraped knee” for the first eight days after treatment; new collagen is forming during this part of the healing process.

The skin can be slightly red for three weeks to a month during the final stages of healing.

“Upper blepharoplasty and CO2 laser resurfacing are among the most effective things we can do around the eyes,” Dr. Gwinn says. “In my experience, patients who are willing to put in the downtime for the procedure forever set the aging clock back at least 10 years.”

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#2 Upper blepharoplasty is designed to remove lax, saggy eyelid skin that can be heavy and sometimes droop over the lash line, restricting peripheral vision. Upper blepharoplasty can also reposition displaced fat and lift the eyelid skin to create wider, more youthful looking eyes.

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HEALTH BEAT/detox 101

5 Steps to Detoxify Your Body Naturally As you prepare your mind and body for the warmer months, you may be interested in detoxification as a way of cleansing and eliminating toxins. A typical detoxification period may include fasting and a strict diet combined with light, appropriate exercise.

According to Ayurvedic practices, an ancient Indian science focused on wholebody healing and health optimization, it may be beneficial to detoxify. Consider these steps toward detoxification from the experts at Buddha Teas:

Aim for a Healthy Lifestyle

Before considering the specifics of daily routines and phases of detoxification, it’s important to focus your lifestyle around healthy practices. For example, aim to minimize stress by participating in uplifting activities such as mindful walking, meditation, spending time in nature or other hobbies that put you at ease.

Remember to rest both your mind and body, and get an appropriate amount of sleep each night.

Preparation Phase

Take 3-7 days to prepare your body for detoxification. The start of your journey should involve the elimination or drastic reduction of caffeine, tobacco, alcohol and recreational drugs.

Active Cleansing Phase

During the 7-14-day active phase, it’s important to create and follow a singular diet of kitchari, which consists of mung beans, basmati rice, spices and vegetables.

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As a complete protein that’s easy to digest, kitchari helps reset your digestive system while restoring digestive fire and supporting the elimination of toxins. If you’re looking for a place to start, consider trying a few different recipes online, or purchase from a natural foods store.

If kitchari isn’t right for you, opt for oatmeal in the morning and steamed vegetables or vegetable soup with basmati rice for lunch and dinner. Be conscious of portion control; eat enough for satisfaction without overeating. Aim to finish your evening meal 2-4 hours before sunset.

Another important aspect of the active phase is liquid intake. Drink hot water with lemon juice in the morning. Throughout the day, consider a hot tea with bitter herbs like Buddha Teas’ Detox Dharma Blend.

This delicious option consists of carefully chosen herbs and spices that come together to help eliminate toxins. Other effective hot teas include nettle leaf, dandelion root and

dandelion leaf.

Create a Morning Routine

To stay on track during the active phase, it is helpful to create routines, starting with your morning wake-up call. After brushing your teeth and other daily to-dos, try relaxing techniques like sipping 8-16 ounces of hot water with lemon juice, selfmassaging, taking a warm or hot shower or bath, gently exercising and combining these activities with an appropriate active phase morning meal.

Create an Evening Routine

Proper relaxation prior to bedtime can help encourage restful sleep. Avoid watching TV about one hour before bedtime and consider massaging your feet with herbal oil for a few minutes before rinsing with cool water. Drink a peaceful beverage like a milk substitute mixed with Buddha Teas’ Golden Milk, which is developed from an Ayurvedic recipe that provides satisfaction and comfort while supporting the body and mind.

As your active phase comes to a close, slowly reintroduce foods like dairy, wheat, soy, meat and fish. Continue activities like gentle yoga, walking, tai chi and qi gong then rejuvenate your body with hot beverages like turmeric ginger tea, chaga tea and mushroom tea.

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Transformative: know the ins and outs of working with a personal stylist

by TANYA MADDEN Curly or straight, long or short, hairstyles are a personal expression of beauty and can be as unique as the person wearing them. Whether preparing for a special event, searching for a new look, or simply wanting to feel refreshed, a personal stylist can help you reach that goal and look great at the same time.

Domingo Serquinia is part stylist, part psychologist; so not surprisingly, he starts each session with a consultation. He takes the time to talk with clients and learn their routines, habits, and how they normally care for their hair to find the the cut that best suits “Gray is God’s way not only their face shape but their of making you a personalities and lifestyles.

“All of those things play a part little bit softer, a in creating a look that is functional lot of the women and stylish,” says Domingo, whose one-chair salon named Private takes who are accepting personal attention to the ultimate level. their gray appreciDomingo knows hair. He’s been ate not having to in the hair industry for decades, starting his career in Spokane before go to the salon moving to Los Angeles where he every week or two worked in salons as both a stylist and creative director. Along the way he to cover it up. connected with stars, working with Stylists are actually celebrities like Olivia Newton John, John Travolta, and Martin Kove (The working to put in Karate Kid, Cobra Kai). One thing the gray look about LA is that people living there love to express their individuality now, too.” and set trends.

Domingo Serquinia You might think that Jennifer Aniston’s latest style is amazing, and likely it is—thanks to a team of stylists working their magic before every photo session. But that doesn’t mean that Jen’s iconic shoulder-length “Rachel” chop or her latest longer wavey hairdo will have you personally ready for the red carpet.

Domingo’s advice is to not try and copy a style exactly, but rather to use it as inspiration. He suggests clients bring in photos that show what they want (and what they don’t); this gives the stylist a starting point from which to tweak that look to fit their style, hair texture, and face shape. But he also says to have realistic expectations because texture, color, density, and even age dictate what can and cannot be done with hair.

“If you’re chasing something that doesn’t suit your hair type or face shape, you’re always going to be disappointed,” Domingo says.

That doesn’t mean that you can’t experiment now and then.

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your hair to grow. Color and highlights are temporary too. While Domingo only cuts and styles hair, he provides a resource of local specialists to whom he refers clients for those other services.

As for a Spokane style, Domingo says natural and healthy is always in because it goes so well with our region’s work-and-play lifestyle. Curling irons or flat irons give immediate results but can also lead to dryness, breakage, and frizz resulting from excessive exposure to direct heat. And if you find a few gray hairs, Domingo says just go with it.

“Gray is God’s way of making you a little bit softer,” he says.

“A lot of the women who are accepting their gray appreciate not having to go to the salon every week or two to cover it up. Stylists are actually working to put in the gray look now, too.”

“It’s not realistic to think that a haircut is going to change your life, but it can be the kickstart that you need,” Domingo adds. “If you trust your hairdresser to work their magic and give you a style that is the best that your hair can possibly be, you’re going to get something that looks amazing and that you really enjoy.”

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by KACEY ROSAUER Follow Kacey Rosauer of Rosauer's Kitchen on Instagram for more recipes and food inspiration. @rosauerskitchen special enough to make someone decide to get that over any other nearby truck’s vegetarian dish. Plus, fresh mozzarella isn’t as cheap as shredded mozzarella, but the latter isn’t the right kind of cheese for a Caprese.

Or is it?

I had what can only be described as a light bulb moment when I thought, “Hey, why don’t we deep fry the cheese?” And what do you know, it turned out to be our best-selling sandwich, the sandwich that people raved about all over Yelp and Facebook, about how amazing and “lifechanging” it was!

But all things must come to an end and so did the food truck. But, the truck lives on in this sandwich. And while I can’t share this sandwich with you fresh off the truck, I can share it here, and that’s almost just as good.

Caprese Sandwich

Caprese Sandwich Many moons ago, my partner, a friend, and I thought it would be a great idea to open a food truck so that we could hit the streets, markets, and festivals of Seattle and serve up some gourmet sandwiches.

We sold a wide variety of offerings, such as Philly cheese steaks and meatball subs, but by far our Caprese sandwich was our best seller. Which is surprising because it was our “What would vegetarians order?” sandwich.

Do you know how hard it is for a non-vegetarian to create a vegetarian sandwich capable of pleasing the masses and is unique and flavorful?

The hubs came up with the idea of having a Caprese sandwich as a vegetarian sandwich, but there’s nothing really special about that—certainly not

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Yield: 4 sandwiches

4 ½ inch thick Slices of Mozzarella 1 cup Flour 2 teaspoons Salt 1 teaspoon Pepper 1 teaspoon granulated Garlic 1 teaspoon granulated Onion 2 teaspoons Italian Seasonings 3 Eggs 2 cups Italian Bread Crumbs Oil for Frying 4 Ciabatta Buns 1 clove of Galic 2 Tomatoes, sliced Salt and Pepper to taste 1 bunch of Basil, de-steamed Mayonnaise to taste Drizzle of Balsamic reduction To Start: Toast the buns with butter. Rub the clove of garlic over the toasted side. Set them aside. In a cast-iron skillet, heat about 2 inches deep of good frying oil (I use peanut or Crisco) until it’s at 375°.

The Cheese:

Step One: Set up the three-step

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dredge, season flour on one plate, beat and season eggs on another, and breadcrumbs on the last.

Step Two: Pat the mozzarella dry then dip it into the flour, eggs, then breadcrumbs; make sure that the cheese is completely covered with breadcrumbs, and dip it back into the eggs and breadcrumbs. You can do this part ahead of time and set them in the fridge to fry off later.

Step Three: Carefully lay the breaded cheese in the oil and cook for approx 3045 seconds on each side, removing from the oil once both sides are golden brown, and the cheese is just starting to melt.

Pay close attention that it doesn’t get too cooked, and the cheese starts to leak out of the crust. Lay them on a paper towel and let cool for a minute.

Building the Sandwich

Step One: mayonnaise on both sides of the bun Step Two: Lay the cheese on the bottom bun Step Three: Top the cheese with basil and tomatoes, sprinkle salt and pepper to season the tomatoes, drizzle the whole sandwich with the balsamic reduction, and finish with the top bun.

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Frozen treats to beat the heat With temps rising and summer in full swing, we all need to find ways to cool down and refresh. We float the river, run through the sprinklers, swim in the backyard pool, or drive to our favorite ice cream shop to indulge in a frozen treat. Our area is fortunate to have more than a few great places from which to score your ice cream fix. Did you know there are also some unique non-ice-cream frozen treats to be found around town?

Here are a few of our favorites.

The Scoop

The Scoop’s two locations (on the South Hill at 1001 W 25th Ave and in Kendall Yards at 1238 W Summit Pkwy) boast an array of creative ice cream flavors such as the popular banoffee pie, cheese plate, and pineapple pistachio marshmallow. If you are unsure of what to order, you can ask for an ice cream flight – where you can pick several different ice cream flavors served as “baby” scoops in small cones. At the South Hill location, you can also order their now-famous Dole Whip, which also comes as a combo pineapple-andpomegranate swirl. In Kendall Yards, you can have your ice cream scoops nestled inside a “bubble” waffle, which is so filling, it might just be a meal in itself.

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Koselig Kitchen

Pastry Chef Renee Bolstad moved to Spokane to start her dessert venture after working at Michelin-star restaurants in New York and Seattle. This month, she is set to open Koselig Kitchen inside the Wonder Building (835 N Post St, Spokane), where she will be serving her unique takes on frozen desserts, specifically soft serve ice cream.

Her creative flavor combos include cookies ‘n’ cream with made-from-scratch chocolate cookies and cookie crumbles, house-made Fruity Pebbles soft serve, birthday cake, and exotic flavors like ube ice cream.

Fannie’s Ice Pops

Mandolyn Hume first started Fannie’s Ice Pops as a creative outlet while as a stay-home-mom with twins, but now you will see her and her bicycle-driven cart as a fixture at the Kendall Yards Night market on Wednesdays from 5 pm to 8 pm (West Summit Pkwy). Her commitment to fresh ingredients and no artificial additives has made her ice pops popular with healthconscious moms and their children. Her ice pops are also sold at some of the farms along Green Bluff and at some locally owned cafes around town.

Tre Palline Gelato Napolitano

Marco and Ashley Napolitano first met each other at a gelato shop while he was training gelato makers (he’s been a master gelato maker for 36 years), and she an entrepreneur starting up several businesses.

They settled in Spokane and opened Tre Palline Gelato Napolitano inside the

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Spaghettieis Sundae

Steam Plant (159 S Lincoln St Suite 161) in January this year to fill a need in Spokane for authentic, naturally made gelato. Their offerings include flavors like mascarponepear, chocolate-cherry, and the Italian classic stracciatella, as well as a rotating selection of delicious gelato sundaes. Having worked in the gelato industry in Germany, Marco also offers the unique spaghettieis (pronounced “spaghetti-ICE”) sundae, where vanilla ice cream is extruded through a modified Spaetzle press and topped with mashed up strawberries and grated white chocolate to resemble a bowl of spaghetti.

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LOCAL CUISINE/frozen treats Sweet Annie’s Artisan Creamery

Annie Stranger started her ice cream business in 2016 as an ice cream cart vendor at the South Perry Thursday Market. In 2020, she opened her brick-and-mortar location in Liberty Lake, across the street from Orchard Park (1948 N Harvest Pkwy). Sweet Annie’s prides itself on using all-natural ingredients sourced as locally as possible. Their loaded signature sundaes are popular with children and adults alike and feature creative combos such as the Molten Brownie Extravaganza (pictured), with a giant molten brownie, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, roasted peanuts, and bacon bits. The “Dirt and Worms” ice cream sundae is bound to delight the children with crushed up house-made chocolate cookies, chocolate ice cream, and gummy worms.

The Ram Drive-In

A special mention must be made of The Ram Drive-In in Riverside, which is located on the northside of Spokane off Hwy 2 (34608 N Newport Hwy, Chattaroy).

Believe me when I say they make the best huckleberry milkshakes and soft serves in the area. Pictured below is their huckleberry/vanilla swirl cone, with real huckleberries (not syrup) blended into their ice cream.

Wherever you go to cool down this summer, make sure to support these locally owned frozen-treat shops. Lindsay and I and our families are definitely excited to return to all of these places, more than once, for the next several weeks.

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LOCAL CUISINE/dining guide

1898 Public House. With a nod of respect to the year Kalispel Golf and Country Club was established, 1898 Public House combines a storied history with modern flair. The culinary team takes pride in preparing classic foods with a fresh twist, while using the finest ingredients.

From hand-pressed gourmet burgers and house-cured bacon, to house-made rolls and charcuterie, dining at 1898 will be an exciting culinary tour for your palate.

2010 W Waikiki Rd., (509) 466-2121, Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday 11am-10pm, Saturday 9am-10pm, Sunday 9am-9pm, 1898publichouse.com.

Chinook crafted by Chef Adam Hegsted.

Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel’s signature “upper casual” restaurant had its grand reopening on November 11, with a reimagining of its menu and cocktail offerings thanks to Chef Adam Hegsted.

The restaurant still features items diners have grown to love—such as a delicious steak dinner—but has added new items at a lower price point. There is something for everyone to love at Chinook. 37914 S Nukwalqw St, Worley, ID, (800) 523-2464, Monday-Sunday 7am-3am, CdACasino. com.

Clinkerdagger. A downtown institution, this is the place for taking out of town guests when showing off Spokane. Located in the historic Flour Mill, overlooking the river, its English Gothic décor creates the perfect ambiance for enjoying their signature, slow-cooked choice prime rib meal. 621 W Mallon Avenue Spokane, (509) 328-5965, Sunday 3-9pm, MondayThursday, 11:30am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30-10pm, and Happy Hour MondayThursday 3-5pm, Clinkerdagger.com.

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Crafted Tap House. Excellent outdoor dining with firepits on a large patio make for an ideal setting to enjoy their 62 rotating taps from breweries near and far. The house-made, giant pretzels with five-cheese, beer dipping sauce made with red pepper syrup and sea salt is a must.

Burger lovers will die for the #42 as well as the other gastropub fair. 523 Sherman Ave, CdA, Id, (208) 292-4813, Bar is MondaySunday, 11am-close, kitchen is SundayThursday, 11am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm, CraftedTapHouse.com.

EPIC Sports Bar. From the nachos and buffalo wings to prime rib dip and epic burgers, EPIC is serving up a full menu of upscale pub fare, craft beers, and cocktails inside Northern Quest. With its thirtyfoot LED HDTV, you can enjoy sports for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. 100 N Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, (509) 4812122, Sunday-Thursday 7am-12am, FridaySaturday 7am-2am, NorthernQuest.com.

Gander and Ryegrass. An Italian-inspired restaurant in downtown Spokane with a menu featuring coursed meals based around whole animal butchery and homemade pasta. Their robust beverage program includes a full bar and wine cellar delivering a variety of pairings for each course. They would love to welcome you for your birthday and other celebrations, as well as offer you the best service for a great night out on the town. À la carte options available, too. 404 W Main Ave, (509) 315-4613, daily 12pm–9pm, GanderAndRyegrass.com.

Hay J’s Bistro. Gourmet cuisine in a casual atmosphere sums up this familyowned restaurant. Starters include clams and blackened bleu tender tips. They offer separate lunch and dinner menus. Their Chicken Puttanesca Linguine and Bistro Medallions are worth the visit. Hay J’s is open from 11am-9pm but closed from 3pm-4pm for dinner setup. Can’t wait?

Piccolo Kitchen and Bar is right next door, alongside Butcher Block, which are owned by the same family. Located in Liberty Lake at 21706 E Mission Ave. Reservations are accepted, (509) 926-2310, HayJsBistro. com.

High Tide Lobster Bar. Chef Chad White is all about bringing the flavor, but this time he’s bringing some of that East coast flavor to the West Coast with New England Style Lobster Rolls. Also try clam chowder by the pint or quart. 835 N Post St, (509) 381-5954, Wednesday-Sunday 11am-8pm, HighTideLobsterBar.com.

Hill’s Resort Restaurant and Lounge.

On Priest Lake, the view is a perfect accompaniment to a filet mignon and glass of wine. Whether you’re in the mood for locally picked huckleberries or craving comfort food, Hill’s has something that will delight all tastes. Breakfast and lunch are casual menu and a dinner menu seven days a week from Mid-May through Early October. Restaurant open Friday evenings through Sunday evenings Mid October– February. Restaurant and Lounge closed March and April. Dinner reservations are always recommended and can be made by calling the front desk at. 4777 W Lakeshore Rd, Priest Lake, ID, (208) 4432551, HillsResort.com.

Luna. An amazing, neighborhoodbased, white-table cloth establishment with international cuisine and a wine list longer than a table for four, Luna is a locally owned mainstay on Spokane’s South Hill. Happy hour every day from 3-6pm is surprisingly affordable. Dinner reservations are encouraged. 5620 S Perry St, Spokane, (509) 488-2383, MonThurs 4pm-8pm, Friday 4pm-9pm, Saturday 4pm-9pm, Sunday 4pm-8pm,

LunaSpokane.com Maryhill Winery. The winery draws more than 75,000 guests annually, while the region offers warm summer days, yearround appeal and excellent winemaking and continues to gain recognition as an emerging wine destination. Each location offers beautiful scenery, frequent live music and special events, food menus featuring small plates and charcuterie, and an expansive selection of award-winning wines. 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale, (509) 773-1976, Sunday-Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 11am-8pm, 1303 W Summit Pkwy., Ste. 100, (509) 443-3832, MondayThursday 12pm-8pm, Friday 12pm-9pm, Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday 11am-7pm, 801 Waterfront Way, Ste. 105, Vancouver , (360) 450-6211, Monday-Thursday 12pm-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 11am-8pm, 14810 NE 145th St #A, Woodinville, (425) 481-7925, Monday-Thursday 12pm-8pm, FridaySaturday 12pm-9pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm, MaryhillWinery.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, Wednesday-Sunday 5pm-10pm, Masselows.com.

Park Lodge. A fine dining restaurant featuring a relaxing atmosphere and locally inspired comfort meals from its award-winning chef, uniquely prepared on a wood-fired grill. 411 N Nettleton St, Spokane, (509) 340-9347, Tuesday-Saturday 5pm-9pm, ParkLodgeRestaurant.com.

Piccolo Kitchen Bar. Brick oven pizza, craft cocktails, beer, and wine are available in this casual atmosphere that is connected to Hay J’s Bistro and Butcher Block in Liberty Lake at 21718 E Mission Ave, (509) 926-5900. Open every day of the week, 3pm-9pm, with happy hours, MondayFriday, 3pm-5pm. Visit PiccoloPizza.net for a full menu.

The Fat Pig. Enjoy their outdoor dining and seasonally rotating menus made with local ingredients and a perpetually rotating craft beer and wine list. 301 Cedar St, Suite 102, Sandpoint, ID, (208) 265-PORK (7675), Tuesday-Saturday 4-10pm, closed SundayMonday, SandpointFatPig.com.

Three Peaks Kitchen + Bar. Named after the three prominent peaks outlining the Spokane Tribe’s homeland, Three Peaks is the Spokane Tribe Casino’s premier

dining destination. This upscale casual eatery features weekend brunch, as well as lunch and dinner specials all week long.

Discover your new favorite Happy Hour from 3-7pm every day with amazing patio seating, local and regional wines, as well as $2 drafts with 20 taps to choose from.

Visit SpokaneTribeCasino.com for menus, details and to make a reservation. 14300 W SR-2 Hwy., Airway Heights, (509) 8181547, Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday 11am-10pm, Saturday 9am-10pm, Sunday 9am-9pm, SpokaneTribeCasino.com/ dining.

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LAST LOOK/sandpoint perspectives

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by TONYA SHERMAN

We defy defining

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ne of the salient points of “Sandpoint Perspectives” is that there isn’t really one perspective. We are a mix-matched community of people complex in beliefs, backgrounds, experiences, and expectations united in our love of place. Every so often we get ourselves caught up in the national news, and it rarely seems to be about our beautiful forests and lakes. This inevitably triggers a flurry of phone calls and messages from farflung friends and family, wanting to know about some ‘local’ incident—and by “local” they mean anything that happened in the 83,570-square-mile area that is Idaho. It can put a proud North Idahoan on the defensive.

Such a recent event occurred in early June on a Saturday morning. The ringing of my phone drew my attention away from my usual perusal of real estate trends, the rainy

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weather forecast, and interrupted my second cup of coffee. The picturesque, lakeside town of Coeur d’Alene was garnering its share of national headlines when 31 men packed themselves into a rented U-Haul truck and decided to “attend” a North Idaho Pride parade. Distressing news travels fast, so naturally friends called with concerned queries and comments. Answering the phone, my friend Petra, from Las Vegas dissected the news and summarized, “I hope those men were failed Chippendales dancers seeking a new performance venue, with smoke grenades as magical special entrance effects.” Joking aside, what the national news media didn’t see and wouldn’t think to report on was another, more meaningful, facet of life in northern Idaho.

In early June, in the pouring rain, I had the honor of witnessing Sandpoint High School seniors receive their diplomas. One

remarkable youth, Anna, who achieved the valedictorian award, used her earned opportunity at the podium to show the rest of us just how bright the future of this region is. I was struck by the bravery it would take to stand up and give her speech in front of her peers and the rest of the community. I was surprised when it was not the normal light reflection of the highlights of High School life and more astonished when her graduating class cheered. I was equally pulled to Facebook to see what the response would be. People who claim to be adults called out this young scholar as “unintelligent,” “shameful,” and felt she gave “an inappropriate speech.” These adults used a worldwide, public platform to judge, condemn, bully, and persecute a young person.

In a world where people would hide themselves in a U-haul truck presumably

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Tonya Sherman and her husband, Scott, have been chasing their dream of living ski-town-lifestyles. In 2006 they built a house on acreage outside Priest River before moving in 2019 to downtown Sandpoint. They have a love of “Place” and the wild outdoors. You can find Scott on Strava at strava.com/athletes/90224223 and Tonya wherever the possibility takes her.

intending to harass, intimidate, or possibly harm people different from themselves (as well as one where people use online social media to do pretty much the same), I decided to reach out to Anna to see if we could share her speech. In reading her words, perhaps we could all learn a few lessons in compassion, kindness, courage, and Pride from our Sandpoint High School 2022 Valedictorian.

Hi everyone, For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Anna. I’d like to say that introducing myself is unnecessary, but I’m not going to pretend that you all know my name because as I look out at my fellow classmates, I honestly don’t know most of your names either.

I always wondered why the valedictorian got to make a speech to their class at graduation because, honestly, they are probably one of the last people to be accurately representative of their classmates.

And for me personally, I really wouldn’t call myself a representative of my class.

As an atheist, liberal, gender fluid, bisexual, alternative kid, I am pretty much as far away from the average Idahoan as you can get, other than the fact that I’m white.

But I’ve lived in this town my whole life, and

my family has been here for five generations, nonetheless.

Today, some of my closest friends will walk across the stage with me. People who have spent lots of Tuesday afternoons at the bay trail treehouse with me, people who danced with me for hours and still kept coming back for more. People who have saved me in times when I needed the most help, and people who have shown me what life can be like when you’re truly happy.

However, today I also know that my fellow students and I will walk across the stage today with and in front people who have physically abused us, emotionally tormented us, sexually assaulted us, people who we will never be able to look at the same no matter how long it’s been. And I can’t change that, but to those who have survived those awful situations, I can tell you that I am one of you, I am here for you, and it does get better, for I wouldn’t be standing here today as the Valedictorian if it didn’t. And to those of us who have done these awful things, knowingly or unknowingly, I can say that I wish you success, prosperity, and more than anything, kindness.

Because it is essential to remember that one must keep an open mind, an open heart, and no open containers in the vehicle while you’re driving. Seriously, because I

know some of you will become successful, wonderful people, and I’d like to see you alive and (not) incriminated for that.

So, if I can leave you with anything, it is a thank you. I’ve always believed that a person’s environment shaped who they are, so thank you for making me the person I am today, and I hope we can all make ourselves better people for tomorrow. For we are the next generation to carry this world on our shoulders, and whether we like it or not, we have to do it together.

So good luck.

It deserves repeating: living in North Idaho is never as simple as it seems. And to my friends and family who called and messaged me on that rainy day in June, after they too saw the news reports of masked men on their knees and in handcuffs near the Pride parade, let it be known, the men who stuffed themselves into a U-Haul, clothed in what appeared to be riot gear, came to our Gem State from as far away as Virginia, Arkansas, and Illinois. Of those 31, only one was from Idaho. More meaningfully, we have 258 graduating Seniors in the Lake Pend Oreille School District ready to take on the world through their hard work, unique and wonderful individual perspectives, kindness, acceptance, and transformation.

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LAST LOOK/aire libre

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by PAUL LINDHOLDT

People’s art

I

s “public art” meaningful for you?

Spokane County has a lot of it. One example is The Joy of Running Together by David Govedare. You have seen those 40 runners on the corner of Post Avenue and Spokane Falls Boulevard, just opposite City Hall and right behind Riverpark Square.

Sculpted to honor the annual Spokane Bloomsday Run, that piece is so central to our civic consciousness that people drape shirts over the 40 life-sized rusted-steel runners. Govedare also installed Grandfather Cuts Loose the Ponies on a sidehill this side of Vantage. That bit of public art includes 15 life-sized horses in the act of galloping away.

Besides such high-profile installations of public art in our midst, there are at least 311 pieces the State Arts Commission has supported around the Spokane County.

Public art is a part of our history, our culture, and our collective consciousness. It chronicles our public experiences.

Another notable piece in our midst is That Place Where Ghosts of Salmon Jump, based on a poem by Sherman Alexie. I am fond of it because I teach some Alexie in my English and environmental humanities classes.

To twine to the end of that poem set in stone, one spirals in from outside and toward the center. As Alexie has noted, readers are effectively dancing as they read. The granite slab, northeast of the Spokane Club above the river, was installed when the Downtown Library was completed in 1994.

In his poem, Alexie bridles an abiding anger about a shattered past. The word love erupts eight times from the stone. How can the First People ever love again, he asks, when the spawning salmon all are ghosts?

Where fish tried to jump the waterfall, distraught people now give intention to Galileo’s law of parabolic fall. If protective barriers stretched from the Monroe Street Bridge deck –as City Council President Breean Beggs has suggested – they could catch those abject human jumpers. Such barriers, built imaginatively, could become

attractive forms of public art.

The Spokane River is central to our civic consciousness.

“A river runs through it” applies to Spokane as to Montana’s Blackfoot River where Norman Maclean set his famous book. Some of my friends who live to the south near the town of Tyler lament that “a freeway runs through it.”

In public art there is a hope that art might alleviate the barrenness of institutional settings. And so, we see murals painted beneath railways; stained glass in schools, courts, and veteran centers; canvases installed in Transportation Department offices; cutouts on benches in visitor centers.

Besides late great artists such as Harold Balazs and David Govedare, many

The Runners, courtesy of Downtown Spokane Partnership

Indigenous public artists can be found in our midst. Some of my favorites are Ric Gendron and Rick Bartow, whose paintings embody a refreshing edginess uncommon to find in most of our public art today.

My friend Charley Gurche is the rare photographer whose work has made it into public art spaces. His photos may be found in hospitals and in the military department of the Spokane Readiness Center. He sat down with me and brought me up to speed on how public art appears to him.

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He got a degree in wildlife biology, after teaching for two years in Alaska on the Bering Strait. After that he taught at Santa Fe Preparatory School and Linwood Elementary in Spokane. He turned seriously to photography in 1987. Local artist and former City of Spokane Arts Department Director Karen Mobley helped him make key connections.

Early in his career, Charley specialized in forests and trees backlit by clouds and fog.

A photo we cherish in our home shows a moss-hung tangle of trunks in the rainforest of the Olympic Peninsula. Those trees, so heavily bearded, recall the Ents in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings.

Charley made an early living in books and calendars. You might recall the coffeetable books the Wilderness Society and Sierra Club put out in the 1960s and 1970s.

Digital quality improved over time, the internet changed the ways photos were sold, and the entire marketplace tilted. Later, too, calendar sales rates plunged by 80 percent.

Few people buy calendars anymore.

Charley admits he is “pretty pathetic at the social media” that drives so much of the market these days. So-called influencers are taking over. Influencers are those mediasavvy self-promoters who earn by the online 112

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followers they can amass, the page-clicks or screen swipes they can tally.

Influencer Natalie Schlater, for instance, posed herself in a bikini above a rice field in Asia and added a caption on Instagram that read, “Thinking about how different my life is from the man picking in the rice field every morning.” Such exhibitionism contradicts the aims of public art.

If anxiety is bad for health, art can calm. The dental office my family favors in Spokane, Dr. Kurt Peterson’s, screens nature films on monitors at ceiling height to take the edge off client anxiety. Patients are transported by bears catching salmon in rivers and skiers plunging over cornices of snow.

Wouldn’t it be nice if all medical and

dental offices were classified as public spaces and filled with art? Medicine might improve if more aesthetic objects were used to diminish all the stress. My father called hospitals “horse pistols,” as if they are meant to dispense death instead of keeping it at bay.

An exciting project Charley Gurche has underway is a film series on moving water.

In the shallows of the Spokane River, he sets up a ladder on which he perches a tripod

to steady his lens. His water-over-rock recordings fuse colored stones below with light shimmering on surfaces above. The light bends, he explained, as it comes up from the stones below.

His films are spellbinding enactments of Franz Mesmer’s notion of “animal magnetism.”

Would any of our public institutions be thoughtful enough to install big screens?

Would any be so open-minded as to run films like Charley’s in place of standard stationary sculptures, canvases, and photographs?

Atop a three-foot folding aluminum ladder, with camera trained on the watery flow, Charley gets into a “total vision zone.”

The ego can vanish. His practice reminds me of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s transparent eyeball – the eye that absorbs rather than reflects, that takes in all nature has to offer.

By hovering between the representational and nonrepresentational, Charley’s videos explore neglected liminal regions. “In the space between total recognition and total abstraction is a larger space that can take us into deeper connections than have been explored,” he noted.

He aims for his videos to inspire “not only connections with the art object but with ourselves.” Public art has the potential to make the same sorts of impact and to move beyond the static and the ornamental.

Paul Lindholdt’s most recent book, Interrogating Travel, is due out in 2023.

He can be found online at Inside.ewu.edu/ plindholdt/.

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