NOVEMBER 2022
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Smell that Coffee? T
he smell of coffee wafts across the picturesque Hutton Settlement grounds
from a small brick building tucked behind the campus cottages in Millwood. Inside, commercial coffee equipment roasts several varieties of carefully sourced beans as part of a business started by three teenagers, who have named it quite appropriately as HOPE Neighborhood Roasters. HOPE, which stands for Hutton Opportunities for Professional Exploration, all started with a game of cornhole.
It’s the aroma of HOPE. their cultural awareness. Ritzmann loved the idea, and Wendle told them to make it happen. Just three days later, they had a grant application in to the Hagan Foundation for the seed money. That grant, along with help from local Millwood partners Bottles and the Concordia Masons, got the project off the ground. Ritzmann, along with 17-year-olds Roxy
him, leading to his placement at Hutton Settlement. The students each make an hourly wage from the project. The rest of the proceeds go to Hutton’s Sustainability and Leadership United Through Education (SALUTE) programs. SALUTE teaches land stewardship and sustainability using the National Geographic learning framework. “We want to make sure that we’re doing
Hutton Settlement is a children’s home founded in 1919 by Levi Hutton, who was himself an
Fredericksen and Kale Green , spearheaded the project. They went to the Small Business
programs here that are generating their own income,” Milliken said. “It really empowers our kids
orphan. Today the home is an alternative to foster care, where children live in one of four cottages on
Administration website to learn how to create a business plan and after a handful of drafts, Milliken
to get out and form new ventures.” Individual bags of delectable
the property with house parents while attending schools in the West Valley School District.
thought they were ready to roast some coffee. Finally, they purchased a commercial roaster
coffee, as well as yearly and half-year subscriptions, can be purchased at their
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a resident there, Parker Ritzmann, 18, decided to
from Dietrich Coffee Roasters, whose founder, Steve Diedrich, wondered what a place like the Hutton
website: www.hopecoffee.com/shop. They are also sold during the season at the Spokane
start a coffee stand on the Hutton Settlement campus to help pass the time in quarantine.
Settlement would do with one of his roasters. When he learned of the students behind it, he volunteered
Valley Farmer's Market, and at other local farmer's markets.
Not long after Ritzmann’s makeshift coffee stand began keeping staff members at Hutton
to visit Hutton Settlement weekly to train the students on “all things coffee,” Milliken said.
caffeinated, there was a cornhole tournament on campus, with the prize of a dinner out with Executive Director Chud Wendle and Campus Director David Milliken. Ritzmann won the tournament. At that dinner, Milliken, a home roaster himself, shared his idea to get a commercial coffee roaster at Hutton and create a program that taught students not only how to start their own business but also broadened
The experience has altered the lives of all three of the founders, particularly that of Parker Ritzmann, who wants to make a career out of coffee. “I want to study coffee more,” he said. “Go to Italy and study espresso over there, and even Costa Rica and study how coffee beans grow,” and this from a young man who was orphaned twice: first, at the age of five, when his Ethiopian parents died, and second, when his American adoptive parents rejected
HOPE
Hope Coffee Roasters hopecoffee.com
Adapted from an article by Emma Epperley and reprinted by kind permission of The Spokesman-Review
Barrister Winery PRESSING PLEASURE FROM MORE THAN GRAPES
BY DEEANNA BLACK
ocated in Spokane's West Downtown Historic Transportation District, Barrister Winery is a true diamond in the rough, in the sense that its location would once have been considered unsuitable for one of the finest wineries in the region. Bonded in
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to “Auto Row” nearby. It is now been registered on the Spokane Historic Registry. Every stage of wine production takes place in this one location between September and November. The grapes are hauled from the vineyards to Spokane using a flatbed truck and 85
hosts musical events twice weekly, often highlighting local artists. Nothings, however, has done more to burnish its renown as a musical venue than providing a home in which Zuill Bailey, world-renowned cellist, presents performances in the Northwest Bach Festival, of which he has been
2001 as Washington’s 172nd winery (currently there are over 1,000 wineries located in Washington State), it moved to its current location in 2004. Barrister purchases over a 100 tons of grapes annually from ten different vineyards in the Columbia Valley region, yielding over 6,000 cases of wine. In 2021 they bottled 13 different wines. They currently are offering one white wine Sauvignon Blanc - and 9 robust reds. The company was started in 1997 by two attorneys (hence, the “Barrister” moniker), Greg Lipsker and Michael White. They and some “wine friends” began with little more than a whim, a 5 gallon wine kit and a jug of concentrated juice. By 1999, they were producing wine with real fruit and in 2004 they moved into the warehouse at 1213 W Railroad Avenue. The building was built in 1908 to off-load automobiles from the elevated rail line across the alley, so that they could be transported
grape bins. For fermentation, they are transferred to 4x4x4 stainless bins that can hold up to 1.5 tons of grapes. During the fermentation process, the bins are stirred three times a day – a process known as “press down.” This process helps with the tannins and color extraction and contributes to a healthy ferment by releasing CO2 and introducing oxygen. After two to three weeks, the sugars in the grapes have been completely converted to alcohol, allowing the wine to be pressed from the grapes and put into barrels for aging. Red wines age for 1.5 to 2.5 years, though some special releases age longer. There are currently about 600 barrels in the barrel room located under the floor of the main winery. Barrister uses their unique venue to host events of every kind. From beautiful weddings, charity auctions, political gatherings, holiday parties, first-Friday celebrations, to performances by members of the Spokane Symphony. It also
Music Director for ten years. The way his cello sings through the rafters and filters to every corner of the winery will give you goosebumps. Barrister is a great gathering spot for its 2000 wine club members and their guests. There is never a dull moment, either waiting for the 65 trains passing by each day (gently vibrating the barrels in the barrel room), or enjoying great giggles and conversations in the beautiful courtyard. Regardless of what may bring a guest through their doors, the staff of Barrister Winery aims to make their time there rewarding.
Barrister Winery barristerwinery.com
Home Recipes with Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
Courtesy of Delish.com
Day After Thanksgiving Salad Serves 4 INGREDIENTS For the Salad • 3 cups leftover stuffing • 2 tbsp melted butter • 2 cups baby spinach • 2 cups arugula • 5 cups leftover roasted vegetables, such as carrots, baby potatoes, and red onions • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted • 1/2 lb leftover turkey, thinly sliced • 1/2 cup Parmesan shavings
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INSTRUCTIONS
Using up all of those Thanksgiving leftovers can be a big task. Leftover stuffing gets turned into irresistible croutons and a vinaigrette is made from any remaining cranberry sauce to make this salad nice and hearty.
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For the Vinaigrette • 1/4 cup cranberry sauce • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar • 2 tsp honey • 1 tsp dijon • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves • Pinch kosher salt • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Preheat oven to 400°. On a large baking sheet spread stuffing out and drizzle with melted butter. Bake until bread is well toasted, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile make vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, oil, orange juice, and vinegar. Add honey, dijon, thyme, and a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes. In a large bowl toss spinach and arugula with roasted vegetables, pecans, and dressing. Top with turkey, stuffing croutons, and Parmesan.
BELLA NOTTE 2022 RECAP start. In 1992, the club began hosting an annual charity event supporting child abuse prevention through key agencies in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. When COVID-19 hit, the group decided to turn the event outdoors and adopted Arbor Crest as its venue. Last year’s charity event raised over $75,000 for the three agencies: Children’s Home Society of Washington, Spokane Partners with Families and Children and Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Thank you to all who came out and supported this year’s fundraising event. Next year’s event is scheduled to be held on September 9, 2023 at the Museum of Flight. This year’s Bella Notte live auction fundraiser marked the 30th annual event to help and nurture our community’s most vulnerable.
in the Spokane area. For decades, this event has provided support for Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, Partners with Families and Children, and
The Spokane Exchange Club, in partnership with Coldwell Banker Tomlinson raised over $80,000 this year to be shared equally between agencies offering services to underserved children
Children’s Home Society. Weekly meetings of the Spokane Exchange Club began in 1948, with prevention of child abuse being the primary focus from the
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Spokane & Kootenai County Market Snapshots - October 2022 SPOKANE COUNTY Average Sales Price
Current Listing Inventory
Median Days On Market
$434,485
1,048
16
Up 7.7%
Up 88.1%
Up 128.6%
Median Sales Price
Residential Closed Sales
Annual Residential Sales
$395,750
456
5,792
Up 6.8%
Down 37.9%
Down 16.2%
Average Sales Price
Current Listing Inventory
Average Days On Market
$684,955
1,160
85
Up 4.9%
Up 66.4%
Up 13.3%
Median Sales Price
Residential Closed Sales
Annual Residential Sales
$560,000
266
3,052
Up 7.4%
Down 38.1%
Down 22.5%
KOOTENAI COUNTY
October 2022, as compared to October 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 NICHOLE MISCHKE Well, it’s the most wonderful time of the year as they say… just maybe not for the real estate market… but that’s to be expected. As the holiday season gets underway, it’s normal to see a slowdown in the housing market, but there is still some good news for buyers and sellers! For those looking to purchase a home, you have options! In Spokane County, current listing inventory is up 88.1% and in Kootenai County, inventory is up 66.4% over last year. For those wanting to sell their home, despite what you might be hearing, the median sales price STILL REMAINS HIGHER than it would've been had you sold a year ago, with Spokane County seeing a median sales price of $395,750 (up 6.8% from last year), and Kootenai County looking at $560,000 (up from 7.4% the year prior). Keep in mind too that the winter months tend to eliminate some of the buyers and sellers from the market who aren’t keen on moving during all the holidays, so that translates to less competition on both sides and will also likely contribute to the downward trend we’ve been seeing in residential sales closed sales each month (for October, Spokane County is down 37.9% and Kootenai County is down 38.1%).