SEPTEMBER 2022
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ISSUE 131
Greater Good Northwest BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO FIND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO THE CHALLENGES SPOKANE IS FACING. BY CAMMIE PRESHO, CEO GREATER GOOD NORTHWEST
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would like you to think of a time when you needed a specific item for a specific purpose that you know you’ve seen a
something to be proud of and to celebrate, it is also something that should give us pause. Although there are many existing organizations
have several members of their team take part in this first series. They plan to offer a series of workshops in the coming year to continue to walk
hundred times before. Remember when the time came for you to get that item for yourself but
within our community, what was missing was a way for our community to connect with them and
alongside and support this sector of our community who are focused on elevating our
you couldn’t find it anywhere? We’ve all had that happen, and what a frustrating experience it
each other. Greater Good Northwest launched in
community as a whole. Greater Good Northwest has also partnered
turned out to be! Whether it was a black polo for your work uniform or a 2” binder for class, it
January of this year with a primary focus on finding a solution to this issue. Their mission is to
with Together Washington to bring the third annual Summit for the Common Good to Spokane in
suddenly became the proverbial needle in the haystack of your life.
amplify awareness of the needs of the community and facilitate collaborative impact for the greater
February 2023. The summit will bring together roughly 160 leaders of good will and good faith to
What if that item was your desire to serve in the community in which you live and work? To be
good. Their vision is to create collaborative spaces around existing needs in the community,
cross either real or perceived divides, to focus on finding innovative solutions to the most difficult
able to easily determine what needs are out there and who needs help in meeting them, but you
bringing members of the nonprofit, business, education/government and faith sectors together
challenges Spokane is currently facing.
can’t figure out where or how? This is often the experience that many individuals in our community have when trying to match up their time, talents, treasures and testimonies with nonprofit organizations that need their help. Spokane County currently has more than 2,200 nonprofit organizations in existence, which clearly shows the heart of our community to serve and give back to those in need. While this is
to close the gaps that are creating ongoing needs in Spokane County. Greater Good Northwest recently partnered with Champion Empire to provide management and leadership coaching for nonprofit leaders at no cost, to ensure leaders in this sector can maximize the skills of their current team with no financial burden to their organization. Family Promise of Spokane and Transitions were able to
Greater Good Northwest greatergoodnorthwest.com cammypresho@greatergoodnorthwest.com
BECOMING MANITO PARK BY ABBEY PARSONS ike a jewel on the brow of Spokane’s South Hill, Manito Park is a magnet for about 150,000 people per year. Don’t be deceived, however, by its air of serenity, for, behind every tranquil square foot lie more than a century of enterprise, hope, disappointment and renewal. Here are the major stepping stones by which the
1912 - Sunken Garden created – a formal European formal garden.
2007 - All-American Rose Selections chose Manito Park’s Rose Hill as the best rose garden in the nation.
1932 - The Zoo is closed because of the looming depression.
2015 - Manito Park and Boulevard was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1941 - Sunken Garden was renamed to Duncan
2019 - The Mirror Pond Reclamation Project began.
park came to be the priceless resource it is today.
Gardens to honor John Duncan, park superintendent from 1910 to 1942.
2022 - The Mirror pond is completed and
1941 - The Rose Garden is created.
Washington Trust Bank Donates the sculpture of two swans, meant to represent the community’s
1967 - In honor of Nishinomiya, Japan, Spokane’s
love for the park, its beauty and history. The piece was created by local Spokane artist Vincent De
1903 - Montrose Park was officially dedicated to the city and its name changed to Manito Park.
sister city, landscape architect Nagao Sakurai began the design for the Japanese Garden. He
Felice, and symbolized a return of swans to the site after two almost decades. Manito Park was home
1905 - The Parks Department started acquiring
suffered a stroke in 1973 and his designs were completed by Shosuke Nagai and Hirohiko Kawai.
to mute swans since its founding. They were removed, however, in 2006 to protect the birds’
animals for a zoo. At one time the zoo had as many as 165 animals.
1974 - The Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese
health and safety. Swans are not native to Spokane, and do not easily thrive here.
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1891 - City of Spokane began formally accepting donations of land for public parks, including what was provisionally named "Montrose Park."
Garden was dedicated. 1908 - The Olmsted report was submitted to the Spokane Park Board. However, it was not released to the public until 1913. It is a popular misconception that Manito Park was designed by the Olmsted Brothers, but the content of their report, which describes an existing layout, confirms that they did not design it.
1974 - Gaiser Conservatory was renovated in anticipation of the World Expo, making it possible for the public to enter for the first time. 1988 - The central dome was added to the Gaiser Conservatory.
The uniqueness of Manito Park lies in its ability to serve the needs of every segment of our region. With a formal garden, perennial garden, lilac grove, conservatory, pools, fountains, picnic and play facilities, it is really many parks fused into one by the determination, hard work and love of a grateful community.
Home Recipes with Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
Courtesy of unsophisticook.com
30-Minute Loaded Baked Potato Soup Serves 6 INGREDIENTS • • • •
1 (2.5-lb.) bag honey gold potatoes, cubed 1 (32-oz.) box chicken broth 1 cup milk 1/4 cup sour cream + addl. for topping
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 green onions, sliced + addl. for topping 8 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled salt & pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3.
Placed cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 12-15 minutes. Remove potatoes from heat and smash using a potato masher. Stir in milk, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions, and half of the bacon. Place back
4.
Serve topped with additional sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions.
on stove and heat through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
NOTES ‘Tis the time of the year to break out Dutch Oven, along with the favorite soup recipes, and it just doesn’t get much better than this delicious loaded baked potato soup – a hot and hearty meal for any day of the week!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
WSECU Fall Fest 2022 Oct 1-2 • 11am - 5pm • Downtown Spokane downtownspokane.org • FREE
Dancing with Life: Mexican Masks Now - Apr 16, Thu-Sun • Museum of Arts & Culture northwestmuseum.org • 509-456-3931 • $15-$20 Some museums go heavy on the art side of things, whereas the MAC lays it on thick with the culture, too. (It’s even in their name!) Starting this weekend, a delicate mixture of the two aforementioned terms debuts in the halls of the Browne’s Addition museum. “Dancing with Life: Mexican Masks” showcases a selection of 54 handmade dance masks from the region of Michoacan, Mexico. These vibrant art pieces depict devils, holy men, celebrities and even politicians. The indigenous art form is still alive and well today, having roots in the celebration of certain religious holidays. Go stretch your legs and your noggin by attending this rich, cultural exhibition, which is on display through spring 2023.
Bringing all the fall fun of the farm into the heart of downtown with loads of community activities. Join in this weekend-long event to celebrate Spokane's most beautiful season.
The Wizard of Oz Now - Oct 16, Thu-Sun • Spokane Civic Theatre spokanecivictheatre.com • 509-325-2507 • $10-$35 Follow the yellow brick road in the stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film.
Whiskey Barrel Weekend 2022 Sep 30 - Oct 1 • The Coeur d'Alene Resort cdaresort.com • $85-$150 Big versus subtle; dry versus sweet; austere versus rich – Taste all of the varying flavors to please your whiskey palate at Whiskey Barrel Weekend 2022: The Year of the Boardwalk Bourbon! The Coeur d’Alene Resort blending team is back from their annual spring Kentucky trip and have proudly created a custom whiskey blend unique only to The Coeur d’Alene Resort – Handcrafted, smoothdrinking, and created with our iconic Floating Boardwalk in mind. Guests are invited to join for a fourth year in a row as they partner with their friends from Maker’s Mark® to celebrate the craftsmanship of one of the finest whiskey distilleries in the world. Experience classes taught by industry insiders, master distillers, and lakeside tastings of the finest whiskey, all combined with gorgeous North Idaho views!
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Spokane & Kootenai County Market Snapshots - August 2022 SPOKANE COUNTY Average Sales Price
Current Listing Inventory
Median Days On Market
$447,041
1,026
14
Up 5.6%
Up 103.6%
Up 180.0%
Median Sales Price
Residential Closed Sales
Annual Residential Sales
$419,000
589
4,617
Up 8.2%
Down 25.6%
Down 13.3%
Average Sales Price
Current Listing Inventory
Average Days On Market
$679,248
1,234
71
Up 4.1%
Up 67.0%
Down 1.4%
Median Sales Price
Residential Closed Sales
Annual Residential Sales
$525,000
329
2,441
Up 0.9%
Down 25.1%
Down 21.1%
KOOTENAI COUNTY
August 2022, as compared to August 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 Spokane Luxury Market • The Spokane single-family luxury market is a SELLER's Market with a 34% sales ratio. • Homes sold for a median of 100.00% of list price. • The most active price band is $1,000,000$1,099,999 where the sales ratio is 200%. • The median luxury sales price for single-family homes is $987,500. • The median days on market for 2022 was 9 days, up from 6 in 2021. Northern Idaho Luxury Market • The northern Idaho single-family luxury market is a BUYER's Market with an 11% sales ratio. • Homes sold for a median of 98.66% of list price. • The most active price band is $5,800,000$6,599,999, where the sales ratio is 25%. • The median luxury sales price for single-family homes is $1,308,000. • The median days on market for 2022 was 57 days, up from 54 in 2021. As you can see real estate is hyper LOCAL. Even though these areas share a state border and are within about 30 miles of each other, you can see the differences in each one and it is clear that the North Idaho Luxury Market has cooled considerably compared to Spokane.