MARCH 2022
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ISSUE 125
FailSafe for Life
COMBATING THE THREAT OF SUICIDE IN SPOKANE
he shadows cast by suicide are long, and they are dark. Those who live in them, because family members, friends and loved ones have taken their own lives, struggle to escape. Some never do. Sabrina Votava, born and raised in Spokane, struggled for five years after that shadow fell across her life not once, but twice in one year. She lost two brothers in 2003, when, within six months
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focused on preventing suicide. Funding for those groups in the years to follow began to wane, however, leading Votava to found the Spokanebased nonprofit FailSafe for Life in 2016. FailSafe for Life offers free workshops in how to recognize signs that someone might be at risk of suicide, and how to intervene thoughtfully and effectively. One of these sessions is called "QPR Gatekeeper" training, a system developed
to furthering the important work of this organization, please reach out to info@failsafeforlife.org. The Spring for Hope Anniversary Auction, their major fundraising event of the year, kicks off Monday April 18th with a virtual silent auction. This week-long auction closes Friday April 22nd, 2022, at the historical Timbers on Pacific, at 116 W Pacific. There, they will celebrate with raffles, programming, delicious food, drinks and the highly anticipated
of one another, each took his own life. So strong was her own character that in the crucible of
by Dr. Paul Quinett. QPR stands for "question, persuade and refer." Through early recognition
paddle raise and live auction.
suffering she was able to forge a new resolution, not only to go on living, but to dedicate her life to
and intervention, the QPR practitioner seeks to refer the subject to competent medical or
helping others in Spokane cope with depression and suicidal thoughts, either in themselves or in
psychological treatment. To quote from their own literature, "FailSafe for Life’s mission is to help
the minds of others. “I was trying to understand what happened
each of these facets of survival function in the best way. We are a FailSafe of sorts for the community
with them. I did understand the depression, and how they could get to a point where they were
in the chain of survival for suicide prevention to avoid a breakdown in the first place. We also know
having thoughts of suicide, but kind of how they broke through the barrier and moved forward and
this sort of prevention can’t be done if just some of us are involved. It takes our whole community
acted on it, I didn’t understand,” Votava said. Rather than surrendering herself to her grief, she invested in her own education, obtaining a B.A. in public health from the University of Washington in 2007, and an MA from Whitworth in 2019. After graduating from the University of Washington in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in public health, Votava went on to work for two different organizations in Washington state
to create this safety net so our most vulnerable members don’t fall through the cracks.” The classes offered by FailSafe for Life range from two-hour presentations by Votava herself or a trained associate to a fourteen-hour seminar in which expert providers in the community participate. The more extensive carry a nominal fee, while most are available at no charge. If you might be inclined to donate some time
To learn more and to find out how you can provide an auction item or purchase tickets for the Spring for Hope Anniversary Auction: failsafeforlife.org/get-involved To volunteer at the event: signupgenius.com/go/ 70A0544AEA823A7FA7-spring1 If you want to support this organization but are unable to attend the Spring for Hope event, please consider a financial or in-kind donation. Financial donations can be made here: paypal.com/paypalme/FailSafeforLife To provide an in-kind donation, please contact Amie Ross: amie.ross@failsafeforlife.org
RIVER DISTRICT WEST BY ABBEY PARSONS AND SEAN NESS
GREENSTONE CORPORATION, THE DEVELOPER OF KENDALL YARDS, IS BUILDING A NEW MIXEDUSE, WALKABLE TOWN CENTER IN LIBERTY LAKE’S RIVER DISTRICT. reenstone’s River District community is located North of I90 in Liberty Lake, and features a new town center (currently under construction) and a small commercial area
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from the demand for any home Greenstone lists for sale in this neighborhood these close-by amenities have proved popular with both current and future residents of the River District.
Liberty Lake, which created a master plan for a town center style mixed-use development when they first started building a mix of townhomes, condominium units and smaller single-family
across from Orchard Park. and anchors the latest phase of homes Greenstone is building in
While much of Spokane has experienced record-setting demand for housing, the
homes. Across the border in Idaho, Coeur d’Alene has enjoyed a vibrant mixed-use
their River District development. The town center, now referred to as NoLL (North Liberty Lake),
excitement caused by the River District is really remarkable. The average price of a home in the
development for more than a decade. The Riverstone mixed-use development has really
occupies about 20 acres of land and is envisioned to be both a downtown area for
River District has risen by an eye-popping 70% in just the last two years. For more information
taken off in the last few years, with plans to extend further to the West. There are also plans
Liberty Lake and an attraction for people from surrounding areas.
about NoLL, check out its new website at www.visitnoll.com.
for a mixed-use development in Post Falls West of North Spokane Street on the Spokane River.
The first commercial building, recently completed near Harvard Rd and Indiana Ave, is
Greenstone appears to have a handle on what it takes to develop a successful mixed-
The development of mixed-use projects is a great way to maximize available space, while
home to New Love Coffee, The Design Studio by Greenstone, Mavericks Men’s Hair, Liberty Lake
density community as evidenced by their wildly popular Kendall Yards development north of
bringing various public and commercial services closer to residents. The ability to walk to a retail
Lashes and Spokane Business Attorneys. 3 Ninjas Restaurant will soon join them. Buildings currently under construction will house a brewery and a dental office. The corner of Harvest Parkway and E. Indiana Avenue sports several retail buildings featuring local businesses including Hello Sugar, Versalia Pizza, Sweet Annie’s Ice Cream and an extension of the Liberty Lake Children’s Academy pre-school. Judging
downtown Spokane. Furthermore, they have more developments in the works that employ a mixed-use focus, including Garden District on Spokane’s South Hill and Mead Works on Spokane’s North Side. While Greenstone is ahead of the curve in establishing these communities in the Spokane area, the concept is far from unique. One example of this is the Stonehill community in
establishment is not a new concept. In fact, the commercial buildings which dot Spokane’s older South Hill neighborhoods have been enjoyed by nearby residents for the past century! If you would like more information on one of these communities, reach out to your favorite Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Agent today.
Home Recipes with Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
Courtesy of facty.com
Sriracha Deviled Eggs 12 Large Eggs INGREDIENTS • 12 large eggs • 1/3 cup mayonnaise • 1 tablespoon sriracha
• 1 tablespoon spiced mustard • salt and pepper as desired
INSTRUCTIONS 1.
NOTES
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Boil and peel eggs. Refrigerating the eggs overnight makes them easier to cut and more solid during filling. Cut the eggs lengthwise, and scoop or squeeze the yolks into a small bowl. Place the white halves on a serving platter. Mash the yolks into a paste Whisk in mayonnaise, sriracha, and spiced mustard. Taste the filling to add salt, pepper, or more sriracha as desired.
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Spoon the filling into the egg white halves. Cover and refrigerate the eggs for 2 hours prior to serving.
Sriracha gives this deviled eggs recipe a spicy kick. If you find yourself out of Sriracha or just want to try out a different flavor, substitute with your preferred hot sauce of choice.
COMMUNITY EVENTS The INs and OUTs of Printmaking Now - Apr. 13 • 4:00pm-5:30pm • $115 emergecda.com • 208-930-1876
Spring for Hope Anniversary Auction
Dreamworks Animation: The Exhibition
Apr. 18 - Apr. 22 • Timbers on Pacific failsafeforlife.org • 509-475-7334
Mar. 20 - Sep. 5 • Museum of Arts & Culture Northwestmuseum.org • 509-456-3931
Spring for Hope is an annual fundraising and awareness event set on the anniversary of FailSafe for Life’s inception in 2016. FailSafe for Life is a Spokane non-profit with the mission to help prevent and untimely end suicide in our community. This event raises money to provide area trainings and education to professionals, parents, and community members. The week-long auction kicks off Monday April 18th with a virtual silent auction, then closes Friday April 22nd, at the historical Timbers on Pacific, formally The McGinnity Room. There will be a celebration with raffles, programming, delicious food, drinks and a paddle raise and live auction!
From the makers of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and Trolls, comes an extraordinary exhibition celebrating over 25 years of DreamWorks Animation. Appearing for the first time in the U.S., DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition Journey from Sketch to Screen features over 400 items including rare and never-seen-before concept drawings, original artifacts, interactives, film clips, and more! Take a fascinating and exciting journey from original sketches of beloved grumpy ogres and friendly dragons, to the extraordinary stories and lush worlds brought to the screen by DreamWorks' award-winning artists.
Join youth printmaking instructor Sarah Windisch as she guides students through the two main printmaking processes – relief and intaglio. Students will create art by building up and/or carving out materials, then adding ink and color. Projects include linocut blocks, collagraph prints, drypoint etching, and tons of monoprinting!
Gadgets Galore! Transforming the American Household Apr. 1 - May 22 • 11:00am-5:00pm • $2 - $6 museumni.org/whats-on • 208-664-3448 From light bulbs to coffee makers, and from Velcro to mp3s, visitors will connect the past with the present and engage with history through the scavenger hunt-style Gadgets Galore!
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Spokane & Kootenai County Market Snapshots - February 2022 SPOKANE COUNTY Average Sales Price
Current Listing Inventory
Average Days On Market
$428,483
161
17
Up 20.4%
Up 18.4%
Up 30.8%
Median Sales Price
Residential Closed Sales
Annual Residential Sales
$401,250
328
751
Up 22.7%
Down 22.6%
Down 13.3%
Average Sales Price
Current Listing Inventory
Average Days On Market
$523,885
323
72
Up 11.5%
Down 16.8%
Down 28.0%
Median Sales Price
Residential Closed Sales
Annual Residential Sales
$523,885
224
468
Up 19.1%
Down 18.8%
Down 12.2%
KOOTENAI COUNTY
February 2022, as compared to February 2021. The information in these reports are compiled from reports given by the Spokane Association of REALTORS® and the Coeur d'Alene Association of REALTORS® and to the best of our knowledge is accurate and current.
Market Insights BY JULIE KUHLMANN United Van Lines 45th annual National Mover’s Study revealed the top states people moved to and from, and while Idaho was ranked #9, surprisingly after a decade of regional growth Washington didn’t make the top 10. In looking at the inbound and outbound statistics Washington remained balanced with 51.5% inbound and 48.5% outbound. Idaho on the other hand experienced 60.4% inbound and 39.6% outbound thus the continual growing values and lack of homes available to purchase. Keep in mind real estate is LOCAL and statistics vary between cities! Your best bet is to contact your favorite Coldwell Banker Tomlinson REALTOR® for detailed information regarding your own home and neighborhood.