Spokane CDA Living November 2015

What Spokanites are thankful for in 2015

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We have so much for which to be thankful! What better way to remind ourselves and others of what blessed lives we lead, than to hear what our friends and neighbors are thankful for this year. Read, enjoy, and gve thanks with a grateful heart.

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What Spokanites are thankful for in 2015

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CONTENTS WHAT’S INSIDE 16

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Editor’s Letter

Real Estate

Adults Behaving Badly

Five mortgage steps you need to know

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Readers Respond

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Homestyles

What you had to say about recent issues of the magazine

Buying windows: a paneful experience

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Health Beat

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First Look and Buzz

A kidney transplant; foot care; blood donation; workouts

City Trek; Lilacs & Lemons; Retail Therapy

Metro Talk

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Aging in place

People of Spokane, out and about

Automotive

People Pages

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Pickup trucks

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The Scene

Local Cuisine

Get crackin’ Two adaptions of The Nutcracker are kicking off the holiday season.

How chefs do Thanksgiving

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Chomper Cafe; Republic Pi

Remembering Mike Larsen

Dining Guide

Artist Profile

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Where to chow down in town

Must reads with local connections

Signature Dish

Book Reviews

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Restaurant Review

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Stella Cafe’s Bahn Mi

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Datebook

Liquid Libations

What to put on your calendar

Inland Northwest Ale Trail

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Adults Behaving Badly

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T IS WELL KNOWN THE INTERNET HAS OPENED the doors to the amount of information available, literally, at the click of the mouse. With a few rapid-fire clicks, you can read about the latest political debate, switch to celebrity gossip and loop back around to international politics, with stops at every imaginable story along the way. It doesn’t matter what you read, though, there is always guaranteed to be a trough of negative, nasty and disparaging comments from which to feast, at the end of any article or post. Comments quickly spiral down to personal attacks, name calling, cruel assumptions and wishes of ill will. This is what is called “adults behaving badly.”

I would like to think it is the anonymity of hiding behind the screen that allows people to speak so hurtfully, rudely and disrespectfully to one another, but the sad truth is, as we become desensitized to feelings and increasingly disconnected, thanks to the Internet and social media – those electronic tools that are supposed to bring us together –this “adults behaving badly” behavior is spilling over into our everyday life, more and more. We appear to be becoming a society where decorum, civility, respect and kindness no longer have a space in our lives. We care more about getting our own way, and pulling someone else down – whether through a stinging barb, a nasty comment or a belittling action. I am seeing more and more negative and nasty behavior among adults lately.

At a recent event I attended, I witnessed this phenomenon of adults behaving badly, firsthand. As a speaker at the event, I had been seated in the front row of a full auditorium, so that I might have a short walk to the stage when I was called up to speak.

Also seated in the same row as me were three guests of honor. As the auditorium began to fill up, two older women entered and approached where the guests of honor were seated. “What did you do with my purse?” snapped one of the women. “It was on that chair. You moved it.” I listened as the guests of honor apologized for any confusion, but noted that nothing had been on the chair when they had been seated in that spot by those in charge. They 16

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graciously offered to help look for the woman’s purse. “Well, it didn’t sprout legs and walk off,” replied the woman, “you moved it.” She then turned to her companions and said, loud enough to be heard, “I don’t know what makes these people think they get to sit in the front row!”

One of the guests of honor turned around and politely asked her if she would like to trade seats so she could sit in the front row, if she felt she should be there. The woman declined, yet continued to make disparaging comments about this group of guests to the others in her party. Another member of her party yelled out, interrupting the speaker at one point. It was “adults behaving badly” in its purest form.

I wondered if they ever stopped to consider the story behind the people to whom they were speaking in such a rude tone. Though they saw these guests of honor as meaningless and unimportant to them, they missed the story behind them, which I learned after talking to them. I wonder if they would have spoken to them that way if they had known that the previous week two of them had spent three days in the hospital, by the bedside of a family member who had been rushed there in an ambulance. Or if they had known that, due to the expense of having a child with a life-altering medical condition, two of them rarely allowed themselves the luxury or expense – both financial and time – of a night out. Extra jobs, rather than vacations, are what this family takes, in order to cover all of the medical expenses. This was the rarest of evenings for them, a special date night, long ago written on the calendar and something they had looked forward to as a bright spot, until these adults behaving badly marred their evening. A night out is a luxury not often available to these parents who would be back in the hospital again, two days later, by the bedside of their child. While the adults behaving badly were selfishly concerned about getting the best seat in the house for themselves, these guests were simply grateful for the chance to be there.

Selfishness, greed, rude comments, name calling and cruel assumptions are the ingredients of a dish called “adults behaving badly,” and it is one that is being served up all too frequently lately.

I am tired of feasting upon it. It is a dish that leaves us all feeling bloated, sick, uncomfortable and worse for the wear.

What is the antidote to all of this negativity? I believe it is gratitude and thankfulness. It is nearly impossible to spew anger, entitlement or selfishness when you are focused on all of the things, big and small, for which you have to be thankful. Focusing on our blessings takes away the need to cut others down or try to lower them to our level; rather, it overflows the heart and spills out onto others, changing our lives and the lives of those around us.

What an appropriate time of year this is to focus on our thanksgivings. Wanting to prove that not all adults behave badly, we decided to open the pages of this issue to you, our readers, to have you share what you are thankful for this year. We wanted to overflow the pages with your thanksgivings and grateful comments.

The results are beautiful, showing that everyone in our community has something for which to be thankful. Turn to page 56 and see the beautiful thanksgivings and comments that were sent in.

Now, the comment section is where the thanksgiving begins.

Happy reading!

READERS RESPOND WHAT YOU HAD TO SAY

MELTING HEART Those sweet children featured in the Spokane Guilds’ School story (Marathon Runners, October 2015) melted my heart. I am so pleased you took the time and opportunity to spotlight this incredible organization that has quietly served the needs of Spokane’s most precious children for so long. Of the two emotions the parents could have been feeling - despair that their child was born with a disability, or praise for the opportunity to be at the school - their praise of the school came through the loudest. Those of us who don’t have children with disabilities will never know the pain or heartache that they go through, but we also will never know the incredible blessing that is the family formed at the Guilds’ School. I thank you for allowing us to catch a glimpse of what they experience at this amazing place.

Kara Eishen Spokane, WA HOUSE HOORAH That house was incredible (Family Ties, October 2015). Seriously, that house has me rethinking if I could move back in with my extended family. It’s a really cool story to hear of a family coming together and wanting to have the chance to live life together. They have a pretty sweet spot in which to do just that.

Hoorah!

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FROZEN OUT OF FERTILITY Preserving Fertility during Cancer Treatment (October 2015) was an informative article.

Cryopreservation, which this woman opted for, is expensive.

The cost of “freezing your eggs,” runs on average between $9,000 to $13,000. Most people I know who are of childbearing age don’t have that lying around, and insurance certainly doesn’t cover it. I am happy to know this patient had this option; however, not everyone is afforded such luxuries. Having a family may seem more like a right than a luxury, but when there is a price tag of that amount slapped on it, it does become a luxury - one afforded to the wealthy, and which leaves others asking, “Why not me?” Cyropreservation may be a great option, but one very few can financially access.

Frozen out of Fertility Spokane, WA BEST OF THE CITY Best of the City survey results is the best issue of the year! Totally agree with some, and disagree with others, but variety is what makes the world go round.

Greg Kendel via email Corrections: In our October 2015 issue, Best of the City piece, we added an “s” to the name of Henderson Dip, and should have listed their flavors as Original, Spicy Chipotle, and Classic Caesar.

Congratulations to Henderson Dip for being voted Gold for Best Locally Prepared Food.

Tricia Madison and Haylee Madison were incorrectly listed as Tricia Mason and Hayley Mason in the Spokane Guilds’ School story in the October 2015 issue. We apologize for the errors.

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FIRST LOOK

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here is no shortage of need for nutrition and from-scratch cooking education and classes in our community. Luckily, there are a number of community kitchens in Spokane that provide meals for low-income, homeless and disadvantaged people. All of them strive to produce healthy meals that not only fill people up, but also truly nourish them and help move them toward better health.

Women & Children’s Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen is one such place.

Their mission is to provide a vital safety net that fills nutritional gaps for women and children in need while fostering dignity and respect. Three days a week the restaurant is open for women and children to sit down and enjoy beautifully prepared lunches and dinners in a friendly and inviting atmosphere. Guests are seated by a hostess, order off the menu and are served by a wait staff. It’s a way to treat someone with dignity through excellent service and extra touches.

All of the women and their children who come to the restaurant live below the federal poverty level, but Executive Director Lisa Diffley says that doesn’t mean they don’t want to eat well.

“The women and children who come here for meals are interested in health.

They are not asking for fried or fattening dishes, they are limiting their desserts.

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For so many of the people who come to us, this is the only meal they get,” says Diffley.

So that meal has to count, and if it’s healthy and prepared with fresh food it can serve as a catalyst for women to learn how to cook their own healthy meals.

“We want our women to be more self-sufficient so we offer a nutrition essentials class where women learn about food and its relationship to their health. We work with women to prevent diabetes, we talk about food safety, and they leave the class with fresh food to experiment with on their own,” says Diffley.

The next step for the Women & Children’s Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen is expanding their production kitchen to include a teaching kitchen that will enhance their nutrition essentials program.

“We have fifty-thousand women in Spokane county living below the poverty line, then you add in children, and you see we are not even serving a fraction of the population. There is definitely room for more nutrition education programs in our community like what The Kitchen at Second Harvest provides. Their kitchen makes sense to us, it’s a wonderful partnership,” adds Diffley.

Women & Children’s Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen just moved to a new location at 1408 N. Washington after 27 years in the basement of a church on Monroe. The new location and additional space means the restaurant can seat up to 170 people, more than double what it could seat at the church. Besides making meals for those who come to the restaurant, the community kitchen prepares meals for nine different agencies in Spokane, including the YWCA and Vanessa Behan Crisis Center. At these agencies, too, the emphasis is on healthy meals made from scratch, which is a growing movement in our communities, and one that is aimed at all populations.

— Julie Humphreys

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LILACS to REI for closing their store entirely on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, allowing their employees some time out in the fresh air. I’m hoping it’s a bright sunny day so the employees will feel well rewarded. We don’t mind shopping on that particular Friday, but it seems like the rush for stuff has gotten out of hand. We particularly LEMON all stores that are open on Thanksgiving, and wish coal in their company presidents’ stockings.

LEMONS to local banks’ laughably low tolerance for debit or credit card usage that is outside the norm. I got called for going to a different gas station than usual, and have had my card shut down for using it in Palm Springs. And don’t get me started on what happens if you order something online. Am I the only one who orders something from a few states away? I appreciate banks’ due diligence, but this smacks just a little more of them trying to protect their assets than in offering great customer service.

LILACS to Spokane area residents who came out in full force for the Chinese Lantern Festival, giving us the distinction of being their most successful opening city, in terms of attendance. It’s carried over an extra two weeks, and that goes for the Chinese restaurant on the premises as well. Spokane really is the greatest audience in the world.

LEMONS to employees who arrive late. It didn’t used to bother me much, and I wondered why employers made such a fuss, but then I noticed certain employees at Chocolate Apothecary sweating bullets because they had a firm obligation at the end of their shift and their replacement was nowhere to be seen ten minutes after they were supposed to have started. You have to be there anyway. Get there on time.

Respect others’ time if you don’t respect your own.

LILACS to public school teachers for being under such pressure to maintain order in the class while being almost completely restricted from being able to discipline a child. They certainly can’t touch them, and they can barely even verbally admonish them.

When schools have to accommodate all students, no matter how disruptive, it really isn’t fair to those who are there to learn. Teachers are not babysitters.

LEMONS to auto manufacturers for increasingly failing to install CD players in new vehicles.

They aren’t entirely obsolete just yet, and some of us still like hearing an entire CD, rather than loading devices up with songs. ITunes is notoriously buggy and sensitive, and at any one

time it seems to wipe out my playlist or won’t accept new songs. CDs (and vinyl!) are permanent, more or less, and reliable. I understand that we can install new music systems, but shouldn’t a vehicle be ready to roll right at the outset?

LILACS to the World Health Organization for reporting on the dangers of eating processed meat like sausage, hot dogs, bacon and ham. Green eggs are apparently okay, but the dye might be cause for concern. LEMONS, though, to those who are already overplaying this hand. The increase in risk is real, but it’s quite small, and nowhere in the study does it call for moderation. Eat a hot dog a day and maybe you have problems. Once a month, I say enjoy it. It’s part of living!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYBODY!

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CANCER CAN’T had a successful 1st annual golf tournament and dinner and auction. They reached their goal and can now move forward with the proposed updates to the Oncology floor at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.

PADDY’S SPORTS BAR raised $14,629 at their annual Breast Fest event to benefit the Kootenai Health Foundation and the Idaho/ Montana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen.

SEASON 2 OF Z NATION had two local directors - Jason Mckee and Juan Mas. - yea for the locals!!! Their episodes air in November.

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NOT PANHANDLERS who make their dogs sit with them all day.

The people have a choice to be there or to go to an agency that can help, but the poor pups have no option but to sit on the cold ground.

ANYTHING LESS THAN 100% voter response for elections. This is your chance to let your voice be heard!

DRINKING AND DRIVING during the holidays. It is NEVER hot to drink and drive, but this is our friendly reminder that during the holiday season, when there are more opportunities to gather and celebrate, give us all the gift of not getting behind the wheel.

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hen it comes to fashion nightmares, none seems to be worse than showing up at an event in the same outfit as someone else. Matching dresses and identical outfits were okay when your parents dressed you and your sibling alike, for Easter Egg hunts and pictures with Santa. Other than that, after the age of 4, matching clothing should not be allowed. Too often though, with big box retailers, it is difficult to find something that is truly one of a kind. Ever show up at a friend’s house and have the same sweater they do, or a matching shirt?

What’s a fashionista with an independent streak to do?

Boutique shopping to the rescue! Katze Boutique in downtown Spokane understands and appreciates the desire to stand out and look fantastic while doing it in one of kind threads. Offering fashions from Europe, a variety of exquisite designers and (this is the best part) affordable fashions that are one of a kind, this downtown destination is the answer to your fashion quest. With sweaters, dresses, skirts, jackets and accessories, there is always a way to stand out and be seen!

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Dear Spoko-Gnome, Answer this please: is it dressing or stuffing? Which is it?!!!

We’ve got a slice of pumpkin pie riding on the results.

-Hungry to win (aka, Kendra)

Dear Kendra, Well, dressing is what you’ll find me doing in the morning, and stuffing is what you’ll find me doing around the table. Does that help at all? Can I have that slice of pumpkin pie, now?

According to Siobhan Adcock, a writer for Epicurious, “if it’s cooked alongside the bird, it’s technically called ‘dressing,’ and if it’s cooked inside the bird, it would be called ‘stuffing’.” She went on to add that “dressing” is used mainly in the South, and the rest of the country tends to call it “stuffing.”

Frankly, I’m not picky about what it is called, I care about how it tastes. My top dressing/stuffing pick is always an onion, celery and herb recipe.

What is your favorite? Post it on our Facebook page, and let us know. (www.facebook.com/ SpokaneCdaLiving) Have a question for Spoko-Gnome?

Send it to blythe@spokanecda.com, and she will get it to him.

CITY TREK BUZZ

by Julia Zurcher

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annon’s District is the lesser-known cousin of Browne’s Addition. Developed by Anthony McCue Cannon with business partner J.J. Browne in the early 1900s, Cannon’s District is a slice of Spokane history stretching across Spokane’s lower South Hill. While the neighborhood is primarily residential, there are eclectic business and restaurants worth seeking out. Stop by the Rocket Bakery on 14th for a coffee and take some time to explore this maple-lined historic neighborhood.

DISCOVER.

It may surprise you to learn that the idyllic pastoral scene of Cannon Hill Park was originally a brickyard. The natural clay deposit supplied the paving material for many South Hill streets.

When the clay was used up, the excavated ground became the perfect site for a manmade pond, which is still the focal point of the park 100 years later. At any time of day, in any season, this park is the perfect place for a long afternoon walk.

SHOP.

Tucked in the lower floor of the Spokane Woman’s Health Club (enter through the green-painted door off Walnut Street) Artemisia Lifestyle Gallery & Boutique feels like it was curated by your own

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fairy godmother. A happy mix of eclectic and handmade gifts, Artemisia proudly features art and products from woman-owned and run businesses. While you could find a gift here for everyone on your shopping list, Artemisia has especially lovely options for new mothers, including popular products like Amber Goose teething necklaces and Fuzzibunz cloth diapers. So drop in and enjoy the friendly staff and complimentary coffee and refreshments – you’re sure to find something inspiring.

EAT.

Picabu Bistro is a hidden gem on the South Hill.

Tucked beside the Rosauers on Monroe Street, Picabu is a vibrant, art-covered restaurant

with friendly staff and eclectic food. Picabu is family owned and operated - that personal touch has made it a favorite with repeat regulars who come not only for their favorite dishes, but also for the one-on-one interactions with their servers. Picabu is such a local favorite that it was even featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives!

The great ambience and service aside, Picabu also delivers where it really matters: the food. The Cactus Burger is a messy affair, but more than worth it with a zesty, spicy sauce of sautéed peppers and onions covered in “hamburger goo” sauce. The Fire Pasta comes smothered in spicy garlic cream sauce and finished with bacon - comfort

in a bowl! Make sure to finish your meal with their famous chocolate peanut butter pie, and you’ll go home more than satisfied.

DRINK. The Swamp Tavern embodies the old truism, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Located off the beaten track, the Swamp might look like the ultimate dive bar, but step inside and you’ll find that the regulars are local business people, sports fans and any one else who doesn’t take themselves or their surrounding décor too seriously. There’s a couple of pool tables, a great outdoor area complete with a fire pit and good selection of bottled and on tap beer. What more could you ask for?

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Thanksgiving Tricks of the Trade Thanksgiving is here! Let us add a few more items to your already expansive (we hope it is!) list of things for which to be thankful. When it comes to the big day, there is so much

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he holiday season is officially approaching, and it is time to get crackin’ on booking your holiday entertainment. With holidays come traditions, and what tradition is more timeless and cherished than the Nutcracker ballet? It is a double dose of Nutcracker offerings for Spokane, this year, as two different productions of the cherished holiday ballet come to local stages.

All ages will feel the spirit of the season at the Great Russian Nutcracker performance at Spokane’s INB Performing Arts Center.

Moscow Ballet’s internationally touring ballet company of almost 40 dancers will add authentic splashes of Russian history and fanciful effects such as life-sized Matrushka (Nesting) Dolls, a three-headed Rat King and a Troika Sleigh ride through the magical Snow Forest (with falling snow) escorted by Father Christmas and Snow Maiden. Local student dancers auditioned to perform ancillary roles of Party Children, Mice, Snowflakes, Angels, and more.

Two weeks later, the Spokane Symphony is proud to perform the music live, “the way it was intended!” for The Nutcracker performance at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. The ballet features the nationally acclaimed Santa Barbara-based State Street Ballet and more than 75 local children dancing to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. With five exciting performances to choose from at the historic theater, complete with hot cocoa and cupcakes for pre-purchase when you arrive (to avoid the intermission rush), this truly will be the land of sweets.

The Great Russian Nutcracker will be coming to Spokane for one night only, on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

For ticket information, visit www.nutcracker.com/buy-tickets.

The Spokane Symphony/State Street Ballet’s five performances of The Nutcracker will be December 3-6, 2015. For ticket information, visit www.ticketswest.com.

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ARTIST PROFILE MIKE LARSON

Psychedelic Passion

Remembering Artist/Sculptor

Michael Alan Larson

by Robin Bishop

W

e’ve all known those kids from school that never laid their pencil down. In class, study hall and when supposedly doing homework, they doodled. These are the earliest memories close friend Brandon McRae had of Michael Alan Larson, “Mike” to his closest friends. They met when attending a Spokane area junior high.

McRae learned quickly that Larson was a huge fan of the psychedelic 1960s. He couldn’t get enough of Pink Floyd and the “hippy” scene. Larson’s doodles quickly matured into highly detailed pen and ink drawings, but Larson was not one to rest in one approach for long. One of the most memorable pieces McRae recalls is Larson’s In a State of Theta, a work done in acrylic and oil on canvas symbolizing brainwave activity during the mind’s dream state. Larson’s work continued in this vein throughout high school, growing in confidence and maturity. He was selftaught outside of art classes in high school, but was never shy about exploring new mediums and materials.

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While the two friends lost close contact after graduation, they reunited early in the new millennium, and it didn’t take long to get caught up.

Larson had continued his practice even during the military and through starting a family while living on the East Coast. He took a sculpting class in his ever-seeking journey to learn new skills. This opened the door to a whole new outlet for his creative instinct. It didn’t take him long to turn his newly found sculpting skills into unique, large-scale, detailed sculptures made from Styrofoam that were airbrushed to realistic color and finish. Larson’s passion and dedication to this medium found his creations used in stage productions, which lead to touring with a theater production

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Eventually, Larson put those carving skills to work on wood, which was his focus for the last five to seven years of his life. His dedication to continually learning new skills and improving his craft resulted in intricate carvings of psychedelic subject matter married with organic and meaningful items. Some of his favorite things to use in these pieces were water and tentacles, with vines and floral. McRae recalls Larson’s consideration of every new piece of wood as “fresh meat” that would not be left to rest until the wood had given up the piece hidden inside for all to appreciate.

Larson moved back to the Spokane area a few years ago. Unfortunately, “Mike” passed away in January of this year, leaving a creative, heart-felt, mind-bending body of work for all of us to enjoy. There are select pen and ink pieces of Larson’s work at Bozzi Gallery.

Robin Bishop is a free-lance writer and editor of Catalyst magazine. She can be contacted at dragonflywriter2014@gmail.com or via Facebook at Dragonfly Writer/Robin Bishop.

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ARTIST BOOK REVIEWS PROFILE LOCAL NORA EGGER AUTHORS

by Kate Derrick

The Good Neighbor

by A. J. Banner

Within the rising popularity of psychological suspense novels, Washington author A.J. Banner has proven her talents in the genre with her newest book, The Good Neighbor. Set in a forested Pacific Northwestern town called Shadow Cove, The Good Neighbor follows Sarah and Johnny McDonald as they move to start a new life and settle down in small town Washington.

For Sarah, life seems to be just about perfect in this new transition. Her house is beautiful and she is happy in her new marriage; however, things quickly change as an unexpected tragedy strikes in her neighborhood, taking the life of her neighbors and leaving their 4 year-old daughter an orphan.

As Sarah is recovering from the incident and looks further into the details of the tragedy, she finds herself wondering if foul play was involved. At the same time, her trust in her husband begins to falter as she suspects he may be hiding an affair. Quickly, Sarah’s new life begins to crumble beneath her, as she questions how well she truly knows the people in her life, including her own husband.

Written with a fast-paced plotline, The Good Neighbor will leave the reader second guessing everything, and everyone, in Shadow Cove. The story is a good introduction

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for those who are new to the psychological genre and would be a good book to indulge in on a lazy weekend.

Published by Lake Union Publishing, paperback, $14.95 A. J. Banner illuminates the darkest corners of the human heart with her stories of suspense. Born in India and raised in Canada and California, she earned degrees from the University of California, Berkeley. She lives with her husband on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State.

The Big Burn

by Jeanette Ingold

Montana native Jeanette Ingold is an award winning young adult author with a handful of well-received books under her belt. Published in 1997, The Big Burn is a historical novel that takes place in Idaho and Washington during 1910. Ingold tells the story of 16 year-old Jarett, a young man who embarks on a mission to fight the dangerous forest fires ravaging Idaho and Montana.

Though his father had recently set him up with a job at the railroad, Jarett instead chooses to fight the fires as they consume the land he holds close to his heart. At the same time, his friend Seth, a 17 year-old

soldier, fights to calm the fires along with his infantry. Unbeknownst to the boys, the situation quickly becomes more dangerous than they could have ever imagined.

The Big Burn is told from the different perspectives of Jarett, Seth and Lisbeth, the young love interest of Jarett, giving the reader an idea of the multitude of pain and suffering that is felt by everyone in the area during this time. Jarrett and Seth describe the unpredictable nature of the flames as they spread and consume everything in their wake. All the while, Lisbeth struggles to help her family and friends evacuate their homes before it’s too late.

Pierced with “field notes” provided by the author on the nature of forest fires, the reader learns about the environmental impact of the fires throughout the book, giving the story an authentic feel. The Big Burn, though a fictional story, is a historically accurate retelling of one of the worst fires of the early 1900s. Young readers will finish the book with a heavy heart and a new respect for the time and energy given by those who fight to put the fires out.

Published by Harcourt, paperback, $6.95 Jeanette Ingold writes popular fiction for teens and middle school readers. She lives and writes in Montana.

A Little Bit of Wisdom: Conversations with a Nez Perce Elder

by Horace Axtell and Margo Aragon

Horace Axtell is one of the most prominent and influential members of the Nez Perce community. As a full-blooded Nez Perce Indian, Axtell has drawn much attention both in and outside of the tribal community for his work as a tribal historian and Nez Perce language preservationist. Outside of his this work, Axtell is also a respected elder and spiritual leader of the Seven-Drum Religion.

Margo Aragon first met Axtell in 1992 as she interviewed him for her documentary titled Nee-mee-poo; The Power of Our Dance.

The two are both dedicated to the preservation of the Nez Perce language and culture, and together the duo eventually authored the book, A Little Bit of Wisdom: Conversations with a Nez Perce Elder.

A Little Bit of Wisdom is not a traditional book in its content, and it is much more than a simple autobiography. In actuality, it is the first individual Nez Perce narrative published in over half a century, and the first narrative to ever be published in English at the time of its release in 1997.

Axtell shares with the reader his experiences with traditions and the changes within his tribe and family throughout his life. Touching on topics such as Christianity, tribal customs, his WWII experiences and the trials and tribulations within marriage.

The reader gains great insight as they hear the stories straight from Axtell himself. A Little Bit of Wisdom is an engrossing read for just about anyone who wants to learn more about the thoughts and life of an inspiring educator and tribal elder.

Published by Confluence Press, hardcover, $16.35 Margo earned her undergraduate degree in English from Lewis-Clark State College and her MFA in Creative Writing from Bennington College in Vermont. Horace lectures all over the world and has twice been one of the subjects of documentary films by BBC. He also teaches the Nez Perce language at Lewis-Clark State College and assists with the Nez Perce Tribal World Education and Research Center.

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November, 12: David Sedaris Tweaking the familiar until it warps, David Sedaris mines poignant comedy from his peculiar childhood in North Carolina, his bizarre career path and his move with his lover to France. Including his recent releases, the New York Times’ bestselling books When You Are Engulfed in Flames and Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary, David Sedaris’ wickedly witty observations of the ordinary-bizarre are always sure to deliver insights and laughs. One of six children in a second-generation Greek family, he grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 1977, he dropped out of Kent State University to hitchhike around the country. Aside from working as an elf, Sedaris has worked a number of charmingly quirky jobs such as a house painter, an apple picker, an aide in a mental hospital, a creative writing teacher at the Art Institute of Chicago, and an apartment cleaner.

Sedaris made his comic debut recounting his strange-but-true experiences of being a Macy’s elf, reading his Santaland Diaries on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition in 1992. His sardonic humor and incisive social critique have made him one of NPR’s most popular and humorous commentators. In 2001, he was named Humorist of the Year by Time magazine and received the Thurber Prize for American Humor.

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November 6, December 4: First Friday Enjoy visual arts, musical presentations, sample local foods, get acquainted with local performing artists and more at this monthly event sponsored by the Downtown Spokane Partnership. On the first Friday of each month, participating galleries, museums, boutiques and more host a city-wide open house with refreshments and entertainment. Join us!

First Friday is free and open to the public!

Downtown Spokane. For more information or a complete map of participating venues, please log on to http://www.downtownspokane.org/first-friday.php.

November 1, November 16, December 6, December 21: Spokane Poetry Slam and BootSlam Spokane Poetry Slam is competitive performance poetry at its Northwest finest! Every first and third Sunday, spoken word warriors battle for Inland Empire supremacy, and a $50 Grand Prize. Each poem is judged by five members of the audience and, after two rounds of poetry, whichever poet has the highest cumulative score is declared the winner! Bootslam, at Boots Bakery, is held on the first Sunday of each month, while Spokane Poetry Slam, held at the Bartlett, is held on the third Monday of each month.

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nue, Spokane, WA 99201. The Bartlett, 228 W Sprague Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201. For more information, please log on to: http://spokanepoetryslam.org/ opening November 14: Nature Connects: LEGO® Brick Sculptures Nature Connects uses the magical fun of LEGOs® to connect visitors to the wonders of the natural world. Twenty seven sculptures created from nearly 500,000 LEGO®bricks by artist Sean Kenney of New York include an 8-foot-tall hummingbird, a 7-foot-tall rose and a 5-foot-tall butterfly. The exhibit aims to spark creativity in viewers of all ages and to foster a greater sense of play in viewers of all ages.

Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201. Call (509) 456-3931 or e-mail themac@northwestmuseum.org for more information. through December 19: Jesuits in the Arts Series: Visual Art Enjoy “Vivid in My Mind: The Visionary

and Landscape Images of Father Andrew William Vachon, S.J.” and “Befriending Sacredness: Works by Fr. Araujo, S.J.” There will be an opening reception for this installation on Friday, September 25, 5-7 pm.

Jundt Art Museum. 200 E Desmet Ave. Spokane, WA 99258. For more information, log on to: http://www.gonzaga.edu/ through January 5, 2016: In Search of Lost Time: Bob Gilmore and His Former Students This exhibit pays homage to Robert (Bob) Gilmore and his long lineage as a teacher of painting in Spokane for over 40 years. Bob has a passion for painting which he has devoted the majority of his life’s pursuit. He has contributed greatly to the craft and to our region, by teaching this pursuit to a great number of talented and passionate painters who studied with him over the years.

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November 6: Symphony With a Splash: Autumn Splash Symphony With A Splash is a fantastic way to kick off the weekend! Friday nights with the Spokane Symphony are Fun, Fabulous and Affordable. The Fun starts at 5 pm at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. Enjoy live music from a local band in the swanky Fox lobby while noshing on Happy Hour food and drink specials. The party moves into the hall at 7 pm for a Fabulous one-hour performance by the Spokane Symphony of classical music, both timehonored and cutting edge.

Fox Theatre. 1001 W Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com.

Tickets may also be purchased with personalized service at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 West Sprague Avenue, or by calling 509624-1200.

November 7: Whitworth Jazz Ensemble with Pat Metheny Tw e n t y - t i m e Grammy-winning jazz guitarist Pat Metheny will perform jazz standards and several of his most famous originals accompanied by the awardwinning Whitworth University Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dan Keberle for the 27th annual Guest Artist Jazz Concert.

Each year the Whitworth University Jazz program brings a legendary jazz artist to Spokane, performing to sell-out crowds, and this year’s concert may be the biggest one ever!

Fox Theatre. 1001 W Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest. com. Tickets may also be purchased with personalized service at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 West Sprague Avenue, or by calling 509624-1200.

November 14: Spokane Symphony Superpops: Good Old-Fashioned Boston Pops The Boston Pops and its legendary conductor Arthur Fiedler became household names during the long running PBS series Evening at the Pops. For more than half a century, Fiedler broke down economic and cultural barriers to promote symphonic music for the enjoyment of all, programming pieces by everyone from Pachelbel to Gershwin to the Beatles and the Bee Gees. The Spokane Symphony will bring that tradition to life, playing a crowd-pleasing program of light classics, popular tunes and Broadway hits.

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November 15: Spokane String Quartet: Mozart and Krouse Spokane Symphony flutist Alaina Bercilla joins the Spokane String Quartet for “Tientos” for flute and strings by contemporary composer Ian Krouse.

Soundboard magazine has described Krouse’s music as “absorbing, brutal, beautiful, and harsh, all at the same time.”

Also on the program is a work by Mozart and a third selection to be announced.

Fox Theatre. 1001 W Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest.com. Tickets may also be purchased with personalized service at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 West Sprague Avenue, or by calling 509-6241200.

November 15: Winter Jam 2015 Tour Spectacular Christian music’s largest annual tour is coming to Spokane! NewSong’s blockbuster hit Winter Jam Tour Spectacular is heading west again this fall and will rock the Spokane Arena on Sunday, November 15! Headlining this year’s tour is Skillet, an American Christian rock band from Memphis. Winter Jam’s 2015 band line-up also features For King & Country, Jamie Grace, Lincoln Brewster, Family Force 5, NewSong and Love & the Outcome. In addition, the Pre-Jam Party will showcase Stars Go Dim, We Are Messengers, and OBB. A very special guest also joins the tour this year: Sadie Robertson of Duck Dynasty and Dancing with the Stars fame.

Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For more information, please log on to www.spokanearena.com. Tickets are $10 at the door and advance purchase is not required.

November 15: Paul Rodgers Best known for his success in the 1960s and 70s as vocalist of Free and Bad Company, Paul Rodgers has written, recorded and produced more than 30 albums since 1968 and sold more than 90 million records. Rodgers led three bands to worldwide success, including Free, Bad Company and the Firm. In the years since, he has toured and performed in tribute concerts and music festivals across the globe, including the 25th anniversary of Woodstock. After more than 40 years of performing, Paul Rodgers is still selling out shows in the United Kingdom and around the world.

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November 20: Snarky Puppy Snarky Puppy is truly a different kind of musical animal. The New York-based quasi-collective has gone from bestkept secret to one of the most respected names in instrumental music. Although still “underground” in many respects, the band has earned high praise from critics and has performed at some of the best venues and festivals in Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America. Snarky Puppy seamlessly fuses a deep knowledge and respect for musical tradition with sonic and conceptual innovation in a way that is able to reach the most critical- or most carefree- audience. The convergence of musicians from white and black America, has naturally established a system of balance that instantly draws listeners to the music- raw funk and sensitive dynamics, relentless pocket and lyrical melodicism, lush harmony and soulful simplicity, and most importantly, a delicate mixture of composition, harmony, melody and improvisation.

INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http:// www.ticketswest.com.

November 22: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for the past 30 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Their holiday CDs have become synonymous with Christmas and continue to occupy top spots on Billboards’s Seasonal Charts every year!

INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http:// www.ticketswest.com.

November 21: Little Big Town Little Big Town will make a stop at the INB Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 21 on the fall leg of The Pain Killer Tour! They will be supported in Spokane by The Shires.

INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.

Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com.

November 2122: Spokane Symphony Classics: La Boheme The Spokane Symphony is thrilled to work with Opera Coeur d’Alene to present a semi-staged version of one of the greatest operas of all time—La Bohème! Giacomo Puccini’s deliciously tragic tale is set in the counterculture world of Bohemian Paris, and deals with real people facing real issues. Puccini’s miraculous melodies will touch our hearts and open us to the things that haunt us all: the delights of love, the fleeting nature of youth, and our own mortality. Creative staging by Opera Coeur d’Alene’s Artistic Director Nicholson will enthrall Fox audiences.

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November 28: The Commodores Known for their staying power, longtime Motown legends and R&B stars, The Commodores have been entertaining audiences for more than four decades.

Churning out hit after hit in the Motown days, The Commodores cemented their place in R&B history with songs including “Brick House”, “Easy”, “Lady (You Bring Me Up)”, and “Machine Gun”. Formed in 1968 while all the members were attending college at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, The Commodores signed with Motown in 1972 and went on to sell more than 60 million records.

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November 29: Puscifer Puscifer, who thrive on the element of surprise, have revamped their stage show; with no spoilers to share, we can only say it exceeds the production seen in recent outings. The live line-up for the Money Shot tour includes Maynard James Keenan (Tool), Mat Mitchell, Carina Round, Jeff Friedl, Mahsa Zargaran and the newest addition, Paul Barker (Ministry, Lead Into Gold).

INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http:// www.ticketswest.com.

December 2: Joe Nichols With eight popular albums that have produced fourteen Top 40 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, American country music artist Joe Nichols has been entertaining audiences for nearly 20 years.Born and raised in Rogers, Arkansas, Nichols began

his music career in a rock band before taking a job as a country DJ. He hit it big in 2002 with the release of his second album, Man with a Memory. Its lead-off single, “The Impossible” went on to become a No. 3 hit. His second single from the album, “Brokenheartsville” became his first No. 1 hit on the Billboard country charts.His other No. 1 singles include, “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off”, “Gimmie That Girl”, “Sunny and 75” and “Yeah”.

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December 3-6: Spokane Symphony: The Nutcracker Don’t miss Spokane’s only production of The Nutcracker performed with live music, the way it was intended! For 37 years, the Spokane Symphony has been collaborating with acclaimed ballet companies to present The Nutcracker, a cherished family tradition signaling the start of the holiday season.

Based on E.T.A. Hoffman’s classic story of Clara and her Nutcracker prince, The Nutcracker continues to delighted children of all ages. This season, the ballet features the nationally acclaimed Santa Barbara-based State Street Ballet and more than 75 local children dancing to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. There will be five exciting performances to choose from at the historic Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, complete with hot cocoa and cupcakes for pre-purchase when you arrive to avoid the intermission rush. Truly the land of sweets.

Fox Theatre. 1001 W Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest. com. Tickets may also be purchased with personalized service at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 West Sprague Avenue, or by calling 509624-1200.

December 7: Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra: Matt Haimovitz Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Music Director Kevin Hekmatpanah, will perform a works by Czech and American composers. The first is The Moldau by Bohemian composer Bedřich Smetana, a patriotic tone poem about the Vltava or Moldau River as it winds its way through the Czech countryside from its mountain source to Prague. Like

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Smetana, fellow countryman Antonin Dvořák is well-known for incorporating Czech folk melodies into his music. His Scherzo Capriccioso helped to establish Dvořák’s international fame as a composer of brilliance, with a flair for rhythmic lilt and melodic charm. Samuel Barber’s Cello Concerto was commissioned for expatriate Russian cellist Raya Garbousova and was premiered with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Although it won critical acclaim, it has remained in obscurity, largely because of its extreme technical demands. Cellist Matt Haimovitz will bring his passionate playing to the work.

Fox Theatre. 1001 W Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800325-SEAT or visit http://www.ticketswest. com. Tickets may also be purchased with personalized service at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 West Sprague Avenue, or by calling 509624-1200.

December 13: John Tesh For a decade, Tesh had a “dream job” as co-host of the popular television show, “Entertainment Tonight.” But his life-long aspiration was always to be a professional musician and composer. Seven million albums later, a string of number one radio hits, two Grammy nominations, six hit PBS music specials, and a Keyboard Magazine award, it’s safe to say that people take Tesh’s music seriously. Three of his releases, A Deeper Faith, Christmas Worship and Power of Love have all resided on the Billboard pop and Christian music charts, and Power of Love was nominated for a 2003 Grammy for “Best Pop Instrumental Album.” His Live at Red Rocks concert was certified Gold by the RIAA, and the subsequent Red Rocks Platinum was a hit national television special.

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EVENTS

November 3: National Geographic Live: The Search For Life Beyond Earth Astrobiologist Kevin hand is searching for life beyond Earth.

Working at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, he is designing instruments that will travel to Jupiter’s moon Europa to search for a possible subsurface ocean there that may support primitive forms of life.

His work often takes him out of the lab to visit some of the world’s most forbidding environments - such as Antarctica and the deep sea - to investigate how microbes eke out a living under extreme conditions.

Don’t miss this firsthand report on the search for real extraterrestrials.

INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://

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November 4-8: Disney on Ice: Frozen Enter a fantastical winter wonderland beyond all imagination at Disney On Ice: Frozen. The heartwarming Academy Award®-winning tale you love is now live and skating into town. You’ll be magically whisked away into the wintry world of Arendelle, where you will be dazzled by amazing special effects and astonishing skating. Sing and dance along to inspiring songs, including “Let It Go.” Join royal sisters Anna and Elsa, the hilarious snowman Olaf, Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven and the mystical trolls as they journey to discover that true love is ultimately the most magical power of all! Hosted by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, with special guest appearances by your most beloved Disney Princesses and characters from favorites like Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story, Finding Nemo and Disney’s The Lion King, this unforgettable celebration of love and friendship will leave your family with memories to last a lifetime.

Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com.

November 14: Hal Holbrook: Mark Twain Tonight A living, breathing, American masterpiece!

It is, quite simply, one of the most acclaimed and enduring performances in the history of theater. Fifty years ago, a young actor took the stage in a tiny off-Broadway theater and introduced the world to a man they would never forget.

The actor was Hal Holbrook and the man was Mark Twain.

INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http:// www.ticketswest.com.

November 17: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical First airing in 1964, Rudolph The RedNosed Reindeer has become a beloved Christmas classic – capturing the hearts and wonder of generations of fans.

Now, something magical is happening as the beloved classic soars off the screen and onto the stage. Come see all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, the Misfit Toys and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in Rudolph The RedNosed Reindeer: The Musical. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us. Beloved heartwarming memories

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INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http:// www.ticketswest.com.

November 23: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Bring the whole family for the sweetest Christmas celebration of the season!

Experience the exquisite artistry of world class Russian dancers, playful puppets and the unmatched splendor of hand crafted sets and costumes. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker is the holiday tradition that brings the Christmas spirit to life!

INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http:// www.ticketswest.com.

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November 27: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Ghosts of Christmas Eve This year’s enchanted Yuletide tale, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” follows the journey of a young runaway who, on Christmas Eve, breaks into an abandoned vaudeville theater seeking shelter from the cold, and the ghostly visions she experiences from that concert hall’s past.

“The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” features the best of TSO, such as “Christmas Eve Sarajevo 12/24,” “O’ Come All Ye Faithful,” “Good King Joy,” “Christmas Canon,” “Music Box Blues,” “Promises To Keep,” and “This Christmas Day.” A portion of the proceeds from this performance will benefit the Mobius Children’s Museum, courtesy of TSO. Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com.

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December 11: Mythbusters: Jamie and Adam Unleashed!

This all-new, live stage show starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series MythBusters promises to be an unexpected evening of on-stage experiments, audience participation, rocking video and behind-the-scenes stories. Fans will join Jamie and Adam on stage and assist in their mind-twisting and not always orthodox approach to science.

INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http:// www.ticketswest.com.

December 12: Bing Crosby Holiday Film Festival The annual Bing Crosby Holiday Film Festival takes place Saturday, Dec. 12, at the historic Bing Crosby Theater in downtown Spokane. The theater, where hometown Bing Crosby performed live skits between the silent films shown there in the 1920s, is celebrating its centennial year this year. The family-friendly festival features Crosby films -- this year it’s Holiday Inn, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court and two showings of the iconic White Christmas -- as well as a live musical performance by Howard Crosby (Bing’s nephew), a large display of Crosby photos, Crosby memorabilia and a raffle.

Admission is $10 (children 12 and under admitted free) for all day; tickets available only at the door (cash or check only).

Sponsored by the Bing Crosby Advocates, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the legacy the world-famous entertainer who grew up in Spokane.

THEATRE

November 6-29: The Wild Party In this Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Obie Award winner decadence and excess are the life of the party! A steamy Prohibition-steamrolling production will have you gasping for breath as it roars across the stage. Based on Joseph Moncure March’s 1928 narrative poem of the same name, Queenie and Burrs decide to throw the party to end all parties. Burrs’ jealousy erupts and sends him into a violent rage. The gun is fired, but who feels the wrath?

The Modern Theatre - Spokane. 174 S Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201. For more information and tickets, please log on to: http://www.themoderntheater.org/ November 20-December 19: White Christmas Based on the timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation tells the story of veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have a successful songand-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander.

Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. For showtimes and more information, call (509) 325-2507.

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December 3-6: A Christmas Story: The Musical This holiday season, for the first time in Spokane, one of America’s favorite Christmas movies comes to life live- onstage in a hilarious, large scale Broadway musical. A Christmas Story, The Musical chronicles young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker as he schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200Shot Range Model Air Rifle. An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a double-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Chock-full of delightful songs and splashy production numbers, A Christmas Story, The Musical, following its smash hit Broadway run, has proudly taken its place as a perennial holiday classic for the whole family.

INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http:// www.ticketswest.com.

SPORTS

November 11: Spokane Chiefs vs Everett Silvertips 7:05 pm. Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com.

November 14: Spokane Chiefs vs Kelowna Rockets 7:05 pm. Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com.

November 20: Spokane Chiefs vs Swift Current Broncos 7:05 pm. Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com.

November 21: Spokane Chiefs vs Moose Jaw Warriors 7:05 pm. Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com.

November 25: Spokane Chiefs vs Vancouver Giants 7:05 pm. Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com.

November 28: Spokane Chiefs vs TriCity Americans 7:05 pm. Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com.

November 29: Spokane Chiefs vs Everett Silvertips 7:05 pm. Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com.

December 4: Spokane Chiefs vs Seattle Thunderbirds 7:05 pm. Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com.

December 9: Spokane Chiefs vs Seattle Thunderbirds 7:05 pm. Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com.

December 12: Spokane Chiefs vs Seattle Tri-City Americans 7:05 pm. Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com.

December 16: Spokane Chiefs vs Everett Silvertips 7:05 pm. Spokane Arena. 720 West Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201. For tickets, call 1-800-325-SEAT or visit http://www. ticketswest.com.

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Give Thanks,

with a Grateful Heart

by Blythe Thimsen On October 3, 1863, in Washington, D.C., President Abraham Lincoln issued Proclamation 106, proclaiming the last Thursday in November, as a day of Thanksgiving. Fast-forward 152 years, and Thanksgiving is an established part of our country’s history, but nowadays, the focus of the holiday is more often than not on the birds that are cooking in the ovens, the football games playing on the big screens and the 5 a.m. door-buster shopping deals available the following morning.

While we still call it Thanksgiving, it seems too easy to leave the “thanks” out of it. So this year, before the table is set, the bird is stuffed and the chairs are pushed back from the table (with us stuffed), we wanted to pause and reflect on the real reason for the holiday, and take stock of the many reasons we have for which to give thanks. Following are the thanksgivings of many of our friends, family and neighbors from our community.

“The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added which are of so extraordinary a nature that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever-watchful providence of Almighty God. In the midst of a civil war of unequaled magnitude and severity, which has sometimes seemed to foreign states to invite and to provoke their aggression, peace has been preserved with all nations, order has been maintained, the laws have been respected and obeyed, and harmony has prevailed everywhere, except in the 56

Proclamation 106 | Thanksgiving Day theater of military conflict, while that theater has been greatly contracted by the advancing armies and navies of the Union.

Needful diversions of wealth and of strength from the fields of peaceful industry to the national defense have not arrested the plow, the shuttle, or the ship; the ax has enlarged the borders of our settlements, and the mines, as well of iron and coal as of the precious metals, have yielded even more abundantly than heretofore.

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permitted to expect continuance of years with large increase of freedom.

No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy.

It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged, as with one heart and one voice, by the whole American people. I do therefore invite my fellowcitizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe

the last Thursday of November next as a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens. And I recommend to them that while offering up the ascriptions justly due to Him for such singular deliverances and blessings they do also, with humble penitence for our national perverseness and disobedience, commend to His tender care all those who have become widows, orphans. mourners, or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife in which we are unavoidably engaged, and fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it, as soon as may be consistent with the divine purposes, to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility, and union.” ~ President Abraham Lincoln

“I have been blessed with the spunkiest, cutest, full-of-life and independence two year old boy. If nothing else were to happen, I would say life feels pretty complete.” ~ Kristi Somday, Graphic Designer

“I am grateful to get paid to do something I love! I never have a day where I don’t look forward to going ~ Russell Mackenzie, director of food services, to work. How many Union Gospel Mission people can say that? I am grateful for my painful experiences. They were necessary learning points and the catalyst that lead to the genuine happiness I now experience on a daily basis. I’m no longer afraid of these experiences because they taught me that 1.) the pain is only temporary, and 2.) there is always something better waiting in the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. I am grateful for friends and family who love me unconditionally. “ ~ Jessica Griffiths, training and development

consultant, Washington Trust Bank

~ Jane Cody, marketing and PR assistant, Spokane Symphony

“I am blessed in so many ways, it’s hard to know where to begin!

I’m thankful for my family and circle of friends that have loved me for years, and for the extraordinary new friends that came into my life this year. I’m thankful for my home where I am always greeted by my dog with a happy tail, and can relish summer mornings sipping tea in my garden watching the dozens of songbirds, butterflies and bees that that visit.”

“All of us at Catholic Charities Spokane are most thankful for the generous spirit of our community in their neverending willingness to give their time, talent and treasure to answer Pope Francis’ call to serve the poorest of the poor. Thanks to our tireless volunteers, our supporters, our staff and our advocates, we have been able to reveal God’s love to over 77,000 different poor and vulnerable persons this year.” ~ Dr. Robert J. McCann, executive director, Catholic Charities Spokane

back on air making “I am thankful for people laugh and smile crucibles. Our society again. A woman who tends to highlight works at Old European success, yet life’s told me how she began deepest and most to recover from the powerful lessons come loss of her grandchild in times of pain and because of Dave, Ken trial. Although never & Molly, explaining the fun in the moment, only laughter she had in the crucibles shape our that painful tragedy was character and shape the from them. Helping lens through which we someone laugh, and see the world. I would brightening their day, probably be wiser if I may be life changing to embraced the painful that person. trials. The painful Jonathan Vankeulen moments develop was diagnosed with a character and character rare form of cancer that determines how we is taking his life. He is live the ordinary 30 years old and has a moments in life. The beautiful family. I have ordinary moments in been honored to spend life determine how time with him, as he we handle the large uses his days moments. trying to pass Three “As I sit on my legislation people couch, snuggled into that will outside my quilt, handmade by a help my family friend, thinking about what others are facing I am thankful for, it’s this: the generosity of my friends and the who are painful love of my family.” or will be crucibles, ~ Shelley Howard, battling and they claims specialist cancer. are changing Jonathan is the way I look teaching me to at the world, and I live life, be grateful am thankful for them. and find enjoyment Cat Davis was no matter your diagnosed with circumstances. He also scleroderma in the teaches me that we all prime of her life, in have something to give her mid-20s, yet is and the gifts we have literally one of the are meant to be shared. most optimistic people For that, I am thankful” I know. She reminds ~ Kevin Parker, State me to be kind, patient Representative, 6th District, and generous with everyone, because there and owner of Dutch Bros. may be more going on with someone than is readily apparent.

Ken Hopkins was involved in a bike accident on July 13th, which has left him paralyzed from the waist down, yet his life is progressively moving forward as he is already

“I am thankful that God helped me discover Him, and that He fashioned a way to serve Him by providing a job I love that fits me like a custom yoke. I love my family, and am thankful for my comfortable home, our three dogs, a couple of cool cars, my Washburn B16 banjo and spectacular Formula One action in nineteen countries around the globe every year.”

“I am thankful. I have gratitude for the moments of adversity in not having enough; enough faith, enough hope, enough love, enough money, enough food, enough time etc. Perhaps, being grateful in small amounts when there is not enough, gives promise to recognize greater bless-

ings. I’m learning there is a responsibility that comes with privilege. That I am blessed to bless. Gifted to give. Everyday I’m thankful for grace and clarity when I find faith, hope, love, money, food, time etc. I understand this: being grateful is a choice. Choose wisely.” ~ Celeste Shaw, owner of Chaps

“I am so grateful for my community—friends, co-workers, writer peers, fellow parents, extended family, and the awesome husband and two little daughters I get to live with every day.

These people encourage and challenge me, feed me and keep me caffeinated, seek to grow in faith with me, and walk alongside me through life.

As someone who thinks of herself as a mega, ultra introvert, it amazes me at times what a rich community I have, and how much I love being a part of it.” ~ Sarah Hauge, freelance writer

“Too many of us take our health for granted. As I passed through sixty, I noticed that many friends are having health issues, or are fighting for their lives, or had lost the battle. Thus, each and every day, I am thankful for my health. However, one’s health is not something that can simply be left to chance. Hence, each day I try to do something to “help-health.” In my experience, there are three primary areas: exercise, what we put into our mouths, and proper rest. In each instance, it’s a personal thing and whatever each of us can do is healthy-helpful.” - Greg Johnson, attorney

things: the fall season, a wonderful family, the blessing of living in a great community and for those who choose to volunteer their time for works of service.” ~ Fr. Jerry Cimijotti, Christ the King Anglican Church

ity to heal itself. After having dental surgery in early July, I was prepared for a long weekend of recuperating but was surprised to find myself recovering in less than a day and was astonished to find that my sedentary, 50 pounds-onthe-plus-side of obesity frame, still was able to heal. That day I stopped a 40-year habit of drinking two to three cans of Coke per day, I started walking a minimum of two miles a day and started consuming quality nutrient dense food.

The benefit, 100 days later, is a 40 pound weight loss and a renewed sense of wellbeing. Thank you God, for we are fearfully and wonderfully made as it says in Psalm 139.” ~ David Eyre, paratransit dispatcher

“I am so very thankful

to live in a town that I love and get to enjoy the life I have chosen. I am also very thankful for the outpouring of support for my friend and radio partner, Ken, as he deals with his life-changing accident. I am blessed beyond belief with family, a circle of friends, and wonderful radio listeners.” ~ Dave Sposito, 92.9 KZZU FM

“I am thankful for the love of my family, friends, and my wonderful fiancé I will be marrying in August.

I am also thankful for the love of God that pours over me everyday.” ~ Brett Ward, middle school student teacher in WSU teaching program

“I am so thankful for my family and friends who love me, and now a fiancé who I will call my husband next summer! I am thankful for all of the relationships in my life that God has given me to support me through the hard times and celebrate with me through the good!” ~ Molly Lorenz, 3rd grade teacher

for so many

“In all the countless things I could be thankful about this year, I would like to focus on God’s gift of our body’s abil-

~ Vince Bozzi, publisher, Bozzi Media

“I’m thankful

“I am grateful to friends and family who support me through difficult times. I am grateful for good health. I am grateful to live in this corner of the world, where the sky is blue, the air is crisp, and the autumn leaves are beautiful and inspiring. I am grateful to have enough to eat and to have a roof over my head and gas in the furnace; everyday blessings that I so often take for granted.”

“As cliché as it is, I am thankful for my family. Growing up makes you realize how much you appreciate the people who support you. I am not more thankful for anything other than my family! It truly tops the list.” ~ Ellen Arguinchona, culinary student

“This year has been more challenging than most, with several career changes and ultimately, underemployment.

I’m thankful for not fearing financial uncertainty and being able to spend quality time with my family, especially my wife of 35 years, my two wonderful daughters, their husbands and my four grandchildren. I’m grateful we are all healthy and thankful to my higher power for all that he has blessed us with.” ~

Dave Vahala, 944 Automotive

“I’m truly grateful for my health, healthy friends and family and a roof over my head. Many will say those words, but truly, basic good health is taken for granted. I’m trying to focus on what really makes a great life.” ~ Dana Haynes, owner of Dandles Candles

~ Liberty Brewster, wife and mom, actress, Isagenix consultant

“I am thankful for Aloha Island Grill.” ~ Theresa Berglund, food fan

“I am most thankful for family - amazing parents, in-laws, Cindy, and my children Kelsey and Jamie; the opportunity to get an education, and friends who have supported me in the journey.”

“It’s great to be part of for an organization where 100% of the funding comes from individuals and businesses in our community. People in our area truly care for the needs of others and give generously to help the poor. That’s inspiring and we’re grateful to God for blessing us with such wonderful support. Not long ago, we were short on hamburger for an evening meal so our cook gathered some Mission men for a quick prayer. Just as they concluded, a donor came in the back kitchen door with 50 lbs. of ground beef. Amazing! I’m so thankful that God knows our needs before we ask or speak them.” ~ Dave Wall, director of Community Engagement, Union Gospel Mission “I am thankful for my brother and sister and that the three of us can be together for holidays.”

~ Laura Richardson, sister

~ Bryan Varney, family man

“My life is far from perfect. I was to wake up everyday, as there have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis many times that I should not have. I am after the birth of my first child. I was thankful for my wonderful, caring and very sick throughout my pregnancy and so very patient husband who can walk was thankful it was “only” RA and not out the door at any given moment but the “c” word (cancer). chooses to be with me. I am thankful I said that to one for my two beautiful, smart, talented of the medical and compassionate daughters. They I am thankful personnel and have endured so much in their short life for my family and a they responded and they continue to be positive. I am group of friends who’ve by saying “you thankful for all of the pain and sickness become family, for having are gonna wish that I have been through, as it makes “This a job that is fulfilling, and it was.” I didn’t me appreciate the “good” days even year, the adventures life has understand more. I am thankful for my family. I I’m given me this year! that statement truly have the best parents and brothers thankful at the time but and sister. I know I can count on them ~ Pia Longinotti, English and Journalism to have I have learned for just about anything. And finally, I teacher, Freeman High School written to understand am thankful for my sense of humor... and over time. I am still without it I would crying instead of published my thankful.... I am thankful laughing! “ ~ Diane Davey, overcomer first book. Everyday, I’m thankful that God cares, “I am thankful for my friends hears and answers prayers.” ~ Blythe Thimsen, writer and editor

who are like family, and my family… definitely thankful they are my friends.”~ Kristin Monasmith, director of public Relations, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Spokane

~Tony Higley, executive director, Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation

~ Mollie Dalpae, executive director, Mid-City Concerns Senior Center and Meals on Wheels Spokane

“I’m thankful for an intact family and a wonderful community in which to raise them! As a father of five, grandfather of eleven and father-in-law of four, all living less than an hour away, I couldn’t be happier. I’ve lived in several different communities over the years but none of them hold a candle to the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene community! I’m very thankful and very blessed indeed.”

“Having worked with people struggling with poverty, for over 25 years, I am constantly reminded of how fortunate I am, and to be grateful for all the things I have: a place to call home, a car to get me to where I need to go, food to replenish my body, love of family to replenish my soul.”

“Of course I am thankful for family and health, but I am thankful for my new doggie, Millie, who had quite a journey, coming from a high-kill shelter. She is sweet, beautiful and so loving.

We really are blessed considering she came sight unseen.” ~ Heidi Swartz, operations service coordinator

“I am so thankful for the honor of becoming a new mommy. This year our little one’s first birthday falls on the day before Thanksgiving.

Happy Birthday, Fiona!!”

~ Laurie L. Ross, author of Sip of Spokane

~ David Meany, director of media relations, EWU

“I am grateful for my entire family, especially my boys (B & T) my friends (the Angels), opportunity and do-overs. Most importantly I’m thankful for God’s grace and His willingness to meet me where I am.”

“I am truly thankful for my happy family, including three daughters who make me smile each day. I’m also thankful to live in a great town and work at a university that is such a key part of this community.”

TOP LAWYERS 2015 ADOPTION The procedures and requirements to establish a legal parent-child relationship between adults and orphaned children or children who do not have a biological parentchild relationship.

TOP LAWYERS 2015

Mark Iverson, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Mark R. Iverson, P.S. Adoption & Guardianship Legal Services www.adoptionwa.com

APPEALS The application of rules and procedures for challenging an adverse final judgment of an administrative agency or a lower court.

Thomas Jarrard, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Law Office of Thomas G. Jarrard http://servicememberlaw.com

BANKING

The regulation of banks, bank officials, and banking services.

Jody McCormick, 10 University of Montana School of Law Witherspoon Kelley www.witherspoonkelley.com

BANKRUPTCY & DEBT

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n a celebration of the greatest legal minds in the Spokane area, we are pleased to reveal the Top Lawyer 2015 list. Lawyers serve a great role in our lives, and here in Spokane we are proud of the great lawyers who better our community on a daily basis. What better way to applaud them than to shine a little light on some of our community’s top lawyers?

The lawyers on this list are not selected by Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine, and are in no way determined by advertising. Avvo, Inc., a Seattle company that rates and profiles attorneys nationwide, has teamed up with Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine to present a list of the top lawyers in Spokane. Attorneys are ranked according to Avvo’s proprietary algorithms, and the Avvo Rating is a score on a 10-point scale distilled from the raw rankings generated by Avvo.

According to Avvo, “The Avvo Rating is our effort to evaluate a lawyer’s background, based on the information we know about the lawyer. The rating is calculated using a mathematical model that considers the information shown in a lawyer’s profile, including a lawyer’s years in practice, disciplinary history, professional achievements and industry recognition - all factors that, in our opinion, are relevant to assessing a lawyer’s qualifications.”

As with any list, there are going to be some who disagree with those who made it and those who were left off. “You forgot so-and-so,” they might say remembering the fabulous lawyer who helped them resolve their problem with the plumber, or they might even question why some names appear at all. The goal is to have an unbiased list showcasing some of our region’s greatest talent in the field of law. There are many incredible, talented and dedicated lawyers whose names don’t appear, but who still contribute to the legal community. So congratulations to the 152 lawyers listed here, and thank you to all of the local lawyers who give their time, their knowledge and their passion for the law, all in order to make Spokane an even better place to live!

(Please note: legal field descriptions are from Lawyer.com unless otherwise noted. These give a general overview of the type of work lawyers in that category do. It does not mean that is a complete description of their work, nor fully encases their total workload.)

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Guidance for debtors who may be individuals, businesses, or municipalities and who are insolvent and unable to pay creditors.

Thomas Bassett, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law K&L Gates www.klgates.com Jeremy Davidson, 10 Seattle University School of Law Davidson Backman Medeiros, PLLC www.dbm-law.net

Barry Davidson, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Davidson Backman Medeiros PLLC www.dbm-law.net

David Eash, 9.8 Gonzaga University School of Law Ewing Anderson, P.S. Attorneys At Law www.ewinganderson.com

Elizabeth McBride, 9.9 Gonzaga University School of Law McBride Law Office www.lisamcbride.com

Michael Paukert, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Paukert & Troppmann PLLC www.paukertlawgroup.com

BUSINESS

A cross-section of legal areas that apply to businesses’ formations and life cycles.

April Anderson, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Workland & Witherspoon, PLLC http://workwith.com

James Black 9.9 University of Washington School of Law Lukins & Annis, PS www.lukins.com

Jacob Brennan, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Lukins & Annis, PS www.lukins.com

William Buckholdt, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Randall Danskin, PS http://randalldanskin.com

Christopher Crago, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law McNeice Wheeler, PLLC www.mcneicewheeler.com

Robert Dunn, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Dunn Black & Roberts PS www.dunnandblack.com

Gregory Johnson, 10 University of Puget Sound School of Law Paine Hamblen LLP www.painehamblen.com

Alicia Levy, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law The Levy Law Firm, PLLC www.levy-lawfirm.com

Gary Randall, 10 University of Idaho College of Law Workland & Witherspoon, PLLC http://workwith.com

Eric Sachtjen, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Paine Hamblen, LLP www.painehamblen.com

Peter Witherspoon, 10 University of Washington School of Law Workland & Witherspoon, PLLC http://workwith.com

CAR ACCIDENTS

Concerns the tort liability (liability for private or civil wrongs) of owners and operators of motor vehicles for property damage, personal injuries and death resulting from auto accidents or collisions.

Richard Lewis, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Richard E. Lewis, PS http://richardlewislaw.com

Dunn & Black, p.s.

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Construction - Business and Personal Injury Litigation - Labor/Employment - Eminent Domain/ Condemnation - Insurance and Real Estate Disputes.

Bob Dunn

Selected and honored as 2014 Spokane Litigation - Labor & Employment "Lawyer of the Year" by U.S. News and World Report Super Lawyer – Washington Law & Politics 2005-15

Selected and honored as Best Lawyer by U.S. News and World Report for 20132015

AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell 2013 AV Preeminent Attorney

Top Attorney in Washington – Seattle Met magazine July 2013 AVVO Superb Rating “10”

Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine “Spokane’s Best Lawyers” 2003-15

John Black

Selected and honored as Best Lawyer by U.S. News and World Report for 2013, 2014, and 2015

2013-2015 Super Lawyer – Washington Law & Politics AVVO Superb Rating “10”

Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine “Spokane’s Best Lawyers"

Susan Nelson

2013 and 2014 Rising Star Super Lawyer – Washington Law & Politics 2013 and 2014 Top Women Lawyers AVVO Superb Rating “10”

2015 AVVO Client’s Choice Award

Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine “Spokane’s Best Lawyers” 2011 – 2015 N. 111 Post Street, Suite 300, Spokane, WA 99201 p. 509 455 8711 | f. 509 455 8734 | lawyers@dunnandblack.com TOP ATTORNEYS

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Experienced and Licensed Mental Health Counseling

J.J. Thompson, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Layman Law Firm, PLLP www.laymanlawfirm.com

CHILD CUSTODY

Determinations on the care, custody and control of a minor or disabled child after a marriage is terminated or in juvenile dependency cases when the child’s parents cannot perform their parental responsibilities or the child was abused or neglected.

Douglas Hughes, 10 University of Oregon School of Law David J. Crouse & Associates, PLLC http://CrouseLawGroup.com

CIVIL RIGHTS Anxiety • Depression • PTSD • Trauma Coping • Stress Reduction

Cami Huysman, MA, LMHC 4407 N Division St | Ste 517 ​Spokane, WA 99207

(509) 202-2732

www.SpokaneACTservices.com

Addresses legal issues surrounding individual liberties and privileges guaranteed by federal and state constitutions and statutes.

Breean Beggs, 10 University of Washington School of Law Paukert & Troppmann, PLLC www.paukertlawgroup.com

CLASS ACTION

A class action suit involves a large number of plaintiffs who share common issues and facts, have typical claims and defenses, and seek equitable relief or money damages.

Boyd Mayo, 10 Charleston School of Law The Scott Law Group PS www.thescottlawgroup.com

Matthew Zuchetto, 10 University of Washington School of Law The Scott Law Group PS www.thescottlawgroup.com

CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT

Concerns contracts for the design, building, construction or development of real estate and structures, and the relationship between construction professionals (general contractors and subcontractors) and private landowners.

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John Black, 10 University of Puget Sound School of Law Dunn Black & Roberts, P.S. www.dunnandblack.com

Robert Crick, 9.9 Gonzaga University School of Law Robert Crick Law Firm, PLLC www.cricklawfirm.com

Bradley Crockett, 10 University of Washington School of Law Wolff, Hislop & Crockett, PLLC www.whc-attorneys.com

John Guin, 9.8 University of Oregon School of Law Law Office of John H. Guin, PLLC www.guinlaw.com

Casey Lund, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Campbell & Bissell | PLLC www.campbell-bissell.com

Jason Piskel, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC www.pyklawyers.com

Ryan Yahne, 10 Pepperdine University School of Law Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC www.pyklawyers.com

CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS

Advice on contract rules that apply to unclear or ambiguous terms, illegal subject matter, modifications, breach of contract, and remedies.

Beverly Anderson, 10 University of Puget Sound School of Law Winston & Cashatt www.winstoncashatt.com

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Covers misdemeanor (minor) and felony (major) criminal offenses and the rules and procedures of the criminal justice process including arrest, arraignment, bail, guilty pleas and plea agreements, preliminary hearings, jury trials, sentencing, probation, parole, appeals, and other post-conviction relief.

Dean Chuang, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Crary, Clark & Domanico, PS www.ccdlaw.com

Dennis Cronin, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Law Office of DC Cronin www.dccronin.com Kevin Curtis, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Winston & Cashatt www.winstoncashatt.com

Sean Downs, 9.9 Gonzaga University School of Law Grecco Downs, PLLC www.greccodowns.com

Jeffry Finer, 10 New Mexico School of Law Jeffry K. Finer, PS www.finer-bering.com

Courtney Garcea, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Lukins & Annis PS www.lukins.com

Stephen Graham, 9.8 Gonzaga University School of Law Law Office of Steve Graham www.grahamdefense.com Carl Hueber, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Winston & Cashatt www.winstoncashatt.com Timothy Note, 9.8 Gonzaga University School of Law Law Office of Timothy S. Note PLLC www.timothynotelaw.com

DAVID J. CROUSE has again been awarded the Top Lawyer award by Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine.

He has practiced family law exclusively since 1993, since graduating from Gonzaga University School of Law. While at the Gonzaga School of Law, he received the Thomas More scholarship and won the School’s 1991 Client Counseling Competition. In 1992, he won the School’s Linden Cup competition as the best oral advocate in the law school. In 1992 and 1993 he began the National Moot Court Competition, a competition designed to find the best written and oral advocates in the nation among all law schools. His partners were Ms. Debra Stephens (who is now a Washington Supreme Court Justice), and Ms. Susan Malone who now practices in a major East Coast law firm. They won the regional advocacy competition among all Pacific Northwest area law schools. They went on to the nationals competition in New York City against the winning teams from the other regional competitions.

They won nationals for the legal brief component, receiving the best legal brief award. They received second place in the nation for oral advocacy. Mr. Crouse was awarded the William O. Douglas medal for courtroom advocacy. He was also elected to the Order Of Barristers for excellence in courtroom advocacy. Their written brief was published in the Gonzaga Law Review.

Mr. Crouse is the founding partner of David J. Crouse & Associates PLLC and all attorneys in his firm practice exclusively in family law. He has been recognized as a “Best Attorney” in divorce law by ratings organizations and is rated a perfect 10 by AVVO. Mr. Crouse has been a featured speaker at numerous Washington Bar Association family law conferences and other family law education seminars. He has regularly appeared on nationally syndicated radio, local radio, and television. In 2014, his book “Divorce In Washington” was published by Addicus Publishing, a major non-fiction publisher, and is available at all major booksellers. Douglas Hughes, the senior associate at David J. Crouse & Associates, has similarly been rated at a “Top Attorney” in family law by Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine and is also rated a perfect 10 by AVVO. Their firm emphasizes the highest-quality family law representation.

Addicus Publishing is pleased to announce the release of Divorce in Washington, a comprehensive guide to the divorce legal process. Available at the Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Apple store websites. Also available on Kindle, Nook, I-Books and at the Addicus Publishing website addicusbooks.com. This 249 page guide is written in a userfriendly question and answer format by noted Spokane divorce attorney David J. Crouse.

David J. Crouse | (509) 624-1380 | crouselawgroup.com

Personal Attention.

Real Results.

Lawyers licensed in Washington, Idaho, & Tribal Courts

Carl Oreskovich, 10 University of Montana School of Law Etter McMahon Lamberson Clary & Oreskovich PC www.ettermcmahon.com

Phillip Wetzel, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Phillip J. Wetzel Attorney at Law No website available

DIVORCE & SEPARATION

BUSINESS LAW EMPLOYMENT LAW FAMILY LAW CIVIL LITIGATION CRIMINAL LAW

509.868.5389 108 N. Washington, Ste. 302 Spokane, Washington 99201

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LEGAL TROUBLES Just got fun.

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Covers the termination of a marriage by divorce, dissolution or annulment and determinations on child custody, child support, spousal support and the division of marital property and assets.

David Crouse, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law David J. Crouse & Associates http://crouselawgroup.com

Shadan Kapri, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Kapri Law www.spokane-family-law.com

Andrea Poplawski, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Poplawski Law www.poplawskilaw.com

Glenn Tanner, 10 University of Minnesota Law School Glenn E. Tanner http://thecollaborativedivorce.com

Julie Twyford, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Twyford Law Office www.twyfordlaw.com

DUI & DWI

Drunk driving statutes make it a criminal offense to operate a vehicle in a public place with a blood alcohol content (BAC) at or above a certain level. This field navigates sentencing, fines, license suspension, counseling, probation, community service, or jail time.

Chris Bugbee, 10 University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law Bugbee Law Office PS www.bugbeelaw.com

Deanna Crull, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Action Legal Group PLLC www.actionlegalgroupwa.com

Senit Lutgen, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Action Legal Group PLLC www.actionlegalgroupwa.com

Scott Staab, 10 University of Puget Sound School of Law Staab Law PLLC www.staablaw.com

ELDER LAW Concerns welfare programs, services and protections afforded to elderly persons or senior citizens including healthcare programs such as Medicaid and Medicare, social service, rehabilitation and housing programs, and adult protective services.

Amy Goertz, 9.7 Gonzaga University School of Law Elder Law Group PLLC www.spokaneelderlaw.com

Lynn St. Louis, 10 University of Washington School of Law Elder Law Group PLLC www.spokaneelderlaw.com

SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY & COMPLEX C O M M E RC I A L L IT I GAT I O N

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Handles the regulation of group health or healthcare plans, group life insurance, pensions, retirement plans, employer managed individual retirement accounts (IRAs), profit sharing plans and other employee welfare and benefit plans that are used in compensating managers and employees.

Philip Carstens, 10 University of San Francisco, School of Law K & L Gates LLP www.klgates.com

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR Concerns the regulation of labor relations and employment issues including employment at will, employment contracts, collective bargaining, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and whistleblowing protections, occupational safety and wage and hour rules.

Keller Allen, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Law Firm of Keller W. Allen PC www.kellerallen.com

Jenae Ball, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Randall Danskin, PS www.randalldanskin.com

Michael Church, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Stamper Rubens PS www.stamperlaw.com

Michelle Fossum, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Sayre & Fossum, PS No website available

Michael Franklin, 10 University of Oregon School of Law Lukins & Annis, PS www.lukins.com

Scott Gingras, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Winston & Cashatt www.winstoncashatt.com

Christopher Kerley, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Evans, Craven & Lackie, PS www.ecl-law.com

(from left to right) J.J. Thompson, Nik Armitage, Timothy Fennessy* and John Layman Layman Law Firm, PLLP is proud to have all four of its members ranked among Spokane's Top Lawyers.

Our firm’s attorneys are active members of the community, serving on boards at Banner Bank, St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Brain Injury Alliance of Washington Spokane Chapter, Life Chiropractic College, Gonzaga School of Law Board of Advisors, and Washington State Association for Justice.

TOP ATTORNEYS

*Timothy Fennessy is not licensed in Idaho.

Rated by AVVO Attorney Ranking Service

2015

JUSTICE PLUS Our mission is to provide hope, justice, and solutions to people and businesses through the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and compassion. We believe that every person should have a voice, access to justice, and high quality advocacy. Layman Law Firm has the experience, resources and talent to provide solutions to complex disputes in Washington, Idaho and across the nation.

Layman Law Firm, PLLP 601 South Division Street Spokane, WA 99202 Office: 509-455-8883

Layman Law Firm, PLLP 233 E. Harrison Avenue Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Office: 1-800-377-8883

Layman Law Firm, PLLP 800 5th Avenue., Ste. 4100 Seattle, WA 98104 Office: 206-340-1314

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Practicing Employment, Business, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, and Personal Injury Law in Washington and Idaho

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

Yvonne Leveque Kobluk, Breean L. Beggs , Susan W . Troppmann, Michael J. Paukert, Kathleen H. Paukert, Andrea L. Asan

Best Lawyers 2007-2015 522 W. RIVERSIDE, STE. 560 SPOKANE, WA 99201 509-232-7760

1110 W. PARK PLACE, STE. 305 COEUR D’ALENE, ID 83814 208-758-0498

Lawrence Kuznetz, 10 Hofstra University School of Law Powell, Kuznetz & Parker, PS www.spokanelitigationlawyers.com

Michael Love, 10 Willamette University College of Law Michael Love Law Firm PLLC www.michaellovelaw.com Michael McMahon, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Etter McMahon Lamberson Clary & Oreskovich PC www.ettermcmahon.com

Michael Nienstedt, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Witherspoon Kelley www.witherspoonkelley.com

Eowen Rosentrater, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Eowen S. Rosentrater, Attorneys www.eowenlawoffice.com

Milton Rowland, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Foster Pepper PLLC www.foster.com

Kammi Smith, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Winston & Cashatt www.winstoncashatt.com William Symmes, 10 Southern Methodist University Witherspoon, Kelley www.witherspoonkelley.com

Thomas McLane, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Randall Danskin PS http://randalldanskin.com

Susan Troppmann, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Paukert & Troppmann PLLC www.pt-law.com

Ronald Van Wert, 10 University of California, Hastings College of the Law Etter, McMahon, Lamberson, Van Wert & Oreskovich, PC www.ettermcmahon.com

ESTATE PLANNING

Everyone has an artist hidden inside. Our goal is to design the perfect party for you!

Birthday Parties, Bridal Shower, Ladies Night, Baby Shower, or any other type of party!

509-747-6171 714 E. Sprague Spokane, WA 99202 clayconnection.net 66

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Concerns the legal strategies and techniques to accumulate and dispose of an individual’s estate or property by testamentary wills or other instruments, trusts, charitable bequests or gifts, and inter vivos transfers or conveyances during the lifetime.

Steven Anderson, 10 University of Florida, Levin College of Law Stamper Rubens, PS www.stamperlaw.com

Kimmer Callahan, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Callahan & Associates, Chtd. www.idahoestatelaw.com

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The Firm has been rated as Tier 1 by U.S. News – Best Law FirmsŽ in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 William F. Etter Member Top Attorney

Stephen M. Lamberson Member Top Attorney

EMLVO has attorneys who have been elected to the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers, the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel and The American Board of Trial Advocates EMLVO has attorneys who belong to the Defense Research Institute, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, Washington State Association for Justice, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Michael J. McMahon Member Top Attorney

Ronald A. Van Wert Member Top Attorney

EMLVO has attorneys admitted to practice in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Arizona, and the Kalispel Tribal Court Carl J. Oreskovich Managing Member Top Attorney

We litigate cases in state and federal courts, administrative tribunals in diverse areas, including civil, criminal, contract disputes, employment and labor, health care, insurance, personal injury, professional liability and licensing, municipal law and real estate.

Jeffrey R. Galloway Associate

Michael F. Connelly Member

Megan C. Clark Associate

Congratulations to our Top Attorneys!

(509) 747-9100 618 West Riverside Avenue, Suite #210 Spokane, WA 99201

TOP LAWYERS 2015

• 2016 Best Lawyers in America - Since 2001 • 2016 US News & World Report - Best Law Firms, Medical Malpractice (Since 2013) & Employment Litigation • 2015 National Trial Lawyers Top 100 • 2015 AVVO - "Superb" Rating -Since 2012 • 2015 Washington Super Lawyers - Since 2001 • Washington's Top 50 Women Attorneys - WA Super Lawyers- 2014 • Best Lawyers in America - Spokane's Medical Malpractice Plaintiff's Lawyer of the Year- 2014 • Mergers & Aquisition International - Labor & Employment Law Firm of the Year- 2013 • Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year, Labor & Employment Litigation for Spokane, WA- 2012 • Fellow - Litigation Counsel of America

Practice Focus:

• Employment discrimination/wrongful termination • Medical, oral surgical negligence • Elder abuse/nursing home neglect • Whistleblower claims

Phone: 509.245.3522 • Fax: 509.245.3308 www.MarySchultzLaw.com • E-mail: mary@mschultz.com

Frederic Emry, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Paine Hamblen LLP www.painehamblen.com

Paul Fitzpatrick, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law K&L Gates, LLP www.klgates.com

Rial Moulton, 9.7 Seattle University School of Law Moulton Law Offices www.moultonlaw.com

Donald Querna, 10 Willamette University College of Law Randall & Danskin PS http://randalldanskin.com

Karen Sayre, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Sayre, Sayre & Fossum, PS www.sayrelaw.com

FAMILY

Covers the state regulation of family relationships including spouses, parents, children, guardians, wards and domestic partners.

Angel Base, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Angel M. Base, Attorney At Law No website available

Teresa Border, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Border Law Firm www.borderlawfirm.com

Matthew Fischer, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Burke Law Group, PLLC www.burkelg.com

Paul Mack, 9.7 Gonzaga University School of Law The Law Office of Paul B. Mack http://paulbmack.com

Kenneth Zigler, 10 Western New England College School of Law Burke Law Group www.ziglerlawoffice.com

FEDERAL CRIME

A federal crime is prosecuted under federal law, not state. Federal charges can come from crimes committed on federal lands, or from offenses like tax evasion.** John McEntire, 10 National Criminal Defense College - Mercer Law School Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and ID www.fd.org

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ADOPTION AND SURROGACY SERVICES MARK R. IVERSON & JODI M. FELICE, ATTORNEYS AT LAW Mark R. Iverson and Jodi M. Felice primarily practice in the area of adoption.

Mr. Iverson is a 1985 graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law and fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys.

Ms. Felice is a 2002 graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law. Mr. Iverson and Ms. Felice are licensed to practice in the states of Washington and Idaho, providing legal services for adoptive families in the following areas: Foster Care Adoption; Step Parent Adoption; Private Adoption; International Adoption; Agency Adoption; and Adult Adoption.

In addition, Mr. Iverson and Ms. Felice handle guardianship matters.

For a FREE half-hour consultation call (509) 462-3678 or toll free at (800) 338-8273 Adoptionwa.com

Adoption Services | Mark R. Iverson, P.S. 921 West Broadway, Suite 305 Spokane, WA 99201

TOP ATTORNEYS

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Congratulations to ELEVEN of the TOP LAWYERS in Spokane Top ranked law firm by FORTUNE magazine

From Left to Right: Matt Andersen, Beverly Anderson, Patrick Cronin, Kevin Curtis, Scott Gingras, Michael Howard, Carl Hueber, Collette Leland, Lisa Milpass, Kammi Mencke Smith, Elizabeth Tellessen.

SPOKANE | COEUR D'ALENE 509.838.6131 | WINSTONCASHATT.COM

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TOP LAWYERS 2015 FINANCIAL MARKETS AND SERVICES

Generally covers loan and account services.

An attorney can review loan documents, financing or collateral statements, and promissory notes or provide advice on investment or loan options, hidden fees and penalties, asset protection, default terms, accelerated payment terms, and liability issues.

Melissa S. Williams LUTCF, CLTC, President

509-789-1818

Melissa@starfinc.com

Unlocking the Mysteries of Social Security

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he economic turmoil of the last decade has forced many Americans to delay retirement or to consider working during retirement to meet their income needs.

One of the traditional mainstays of retirement has included Social Security. Social Security was created in 1935 to help Americans supplement their retirement income. While almost everyone is familiar with the idea of Social Security, it is a complex system and can often cause confusion.

Many people I speak with have a lot of questions and concerns about Social Security.

For instance, many wonder if it will be there when they need it. They also are concerned about knowing the right time to take their benefit—is it better earlier or later—and when, exactly, do they reach full retirement age? Also, terms such as “spousal” and “survivor” benefits need to be considered. To make matters worse, people hear talk of strategies to maximize the Social Security benefit, such as filing a “restricted application” or to use the “file and suspend” tactic.

Many of my clients are surprised that their benefit is likely to be taxed, and have concerns about how Medicare premiums will affect their benefits.

With all of this confusing information, many people find it beneficial to work with a financial professional trained in Social Security. With proper planning, Americans can maximize their Social Security benefits, minimize their taxes, and provide better security for their families.

For 80 years, Social Security has been an essential aspect of retirement planning for a majority of Americans.

At Star Financial and Insurance Services, we can help you to decide how to use Social Security to help you achieve your retirement goals.

Securities and Advisory Services offered through Centaurus Financial, Inc., a registered Broker Dealer, member FINRA and SIPC. Star Financial and insurance services, Inc. and Centaurus Financial, Inc. are not affiliated companies.

Peter Moye, 9.8 Gonzaga University School of Law Workland & Witherspoon, PLLC http://workwith.com

GOVERNMENT

Addresses government interactions on a national scale.* Patrick Johnson, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Patrick T. Johnson JR http://lawyers.law.cornell.edu

GUARDIANSHIP Concerns the legal appointment of a competent adult as guardian, guardian ad litem or conservator to assume the legal responsibility for a ward (a minor or incompetent or incapacitated adult) and the ward’s estate.

Lisa Malpass, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Winston & Cashatt www.winstoncashatt.com

HEALTH CARE

The regulation of hospitals, healthcare facilities, health maintenance organizations and health care professionals such as doctors, physicians, dentists, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and other health care practitioners.

Mary Giannini, 10 University of Idaho College of Law Witherspoon Kelley www.witherspoonkelley.com

Teresa Sherman, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Sherman Law Office PLLC http://tshermanlaw.com

IMMIGRATION

Regulation and control of aliens, noncitizens or immigrants and includes the admission and removal of aliens or foreigners, visa categories, asylum, naturalization, immigration crimes, denaturalization and deportation.

Hector Quiroga, 9.9 Gonzaga University School of Law Quiroga Law Office, PLLC www.quirogalawoffice.com

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INSURANCE Concerns the regulation of the insurance industry including insurer and producer, licensing or certification and approval of types of insurance policies or plans covering life, health or managed care, property and casualty lines of business.

FOCUS ON SMALL BUSINESS FORMATION, ESTATE PLANNING/WILLS/TRUSTS, PROBATE, TRANSACTIONAL LAW

Janelle Carney, 10 Arizona State University College of Law Graham Lundberg Peschel www.glpattorneys.com/attorneys

Brad Smith, 10 University of Washington School of Law Ewing Anderson, P.S. www.ewinganderson.com

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Concerns the federal and state antitrust and protective regulations afforded to intellectual property including copyrights, patents, inventions, trademarks and trade secrets.

Whitney Stowe, 9.7 Michigan State University College of Law K&L Gates LLP www.klgates.com

LANDLORD & TENANT Regulates the duties and obligations of landlords and tenants and the content of lease or rental agreements including rent control provisions and remedies for breach or statutory violations.

Mindful and intelligent strategic planning, Caring and compassionate representation.

Flat fees for most matters.

509-624-4107 • PCLAWOFFICE.COM

819 W. 7TH AVENUE • SPOKANE, WA 99204

James Studt, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law James L. Studt Law Office www.StudtLaw.com

LAWSUITS & DISPUTES

The law provides several other methods to resolve disputes and all offer unique advantages. A lawyer who specializes in disputes reviews your paperwork and tells you what method will best serve your needs and budget.** Lisa Dickinson, 10 University of Washington School of Law Dickinson Law Firm, PLLC www.dickinsonlawfirm.com

LITIGATION

Concerns all lawsuits, cases or disputes other than criminal that are brought before a civil court.

Charles Andersen, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Winston & Cashatt www.winstoncashatt.com

Matthew Crotty, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Crotty & Son Law Firm, PLLC www.crottyandson.com

Timothy Fennessy, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Layman Law Firm, PLLP www.laymanlawfirm.com

pyklawyers.com 522 W. Riverside Ave Suite 410 Spokane, WA 99201 P 509.321.5930 F 509.321.5935

CONSTRUCTION, REAL ESTATE, EMPLOYMENT & BUSINESS LITIGATION Jason T. Piskel Ryan D. Yahne Nicholas D. Kovarik Whitny L. Norton Benjamin J. McDonnell TOP ATTORNEYS

Aggressive Litigators, Creative Solutions.

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TOP LAWYERS 2015 Aaron Goforth, 10 William and Mary School of Law Davidson Backman Medeiros PLLC www.dbm-law.net

Robin Haynes, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Witherspoon, Kelley, Davenport & Toole, PS http://witherspoonkelley.com

Steven Hughes, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Ewing Anderson, PS Attorneys At Law www.ewinganderson.com

William Hyslop, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Lukins & Annis, PS www.lukins.com

Nicholas Kovarik, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC www.pyklawyers.com

Collette Leland, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Winston & Cashatt www.winstoncashatt.com

James McPhee, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Workland & Witherspoon PLLC http://workwith.com

Susan Nelson, 10 Case Western Reserve School of Law Dunn & Black, PS www.dunnandblack.com

Troy Nelson, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Randall Danskin PS www.randalldanskin.com

John Nelson, 10 University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Foster Pepper PLLC www.foster.com/attorneys

Daniel Stowe, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Law Offices of Raymond W. Schutts No website available

Kevin Roberts, 10 University of Idaho College of Law Dunn, Black & Roberts PS

www.dunnandblack.com

Eric Roth, 10 University of Washington School of Law Roth Law Offices No website available Geana Van Dessel, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Lee & Hayes, PLLC www.leehayes.com

MEDIATION

An alternative dispute resolution method where parties attempt to resolve their dispute with a mediator.

Frank Hoover, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Law Offices of Frank Hoover, PS www.frankhoover.com

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

The civil or tort liability of medical or healthcare professionals, physicians, doctors, surgeons or nurses for wrongful acts or omissions, negligence or misconduct during the performance of professional services.

Ryan Beaudoin, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Witherspoon Kelley www.witherspoonkelley.com

William Etter, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Etter McMahon Lamberson Clary & Oreskovich PC www.ettermcmahon.com

Stephen Haskell, 9.6 Gonzaga University School of Law Stephen Haskell Law Offices www.haskellaw.com

Mark Kamitomo, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law The Markam Group Inc., PS www.markamgrp.com

Stephen Lamberson, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Etter McMahon Lamberson Clary & Oreskovich, PC www.ettermcmahon.com

Mary Schultz, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Mary Schultz Law, PS www.maryschultzlaw.com

PATENT APPLICATION

Concerns the regulation of the rights to patents or inventions including ownership and transfer rights, licensing agreements, patentable subject matter, patent infringement, and statutory bars or prohibitions.

Deepak Malhotra, 10 Marquette University Law School Malhotra Law Firm, PLLC www.patentsusa.com

PERSONAL INJURY

The recovery of money or monetary damages as compensation for physical or psychological damages suffered by a person that results from tortuous conduct or a private or civil wrong or injury caused by another person or entity.

Matthew Albrecht, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Albrecht Law PLLC www.trialappeallaw.com

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Nikalous Armitage, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Layman Law Firm, PLLP www.laymanlawfirm.com

James Bendell, 10 Rutgers University Law School The Bendell Law Firm www.injuryinidaho.com

Edward Bruya, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Keefe, Bowman & Bruya, PS No website available

Lewis (Dallas) Cooney, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Cooney Law Offices, PS www.jcooney.com

Robert Crary, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law The Firm of Crary Clark & Domanico PS www.ccdlaw.com Patrick Cronin, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Winston & Cashatt www.winstoncashatt.com James Domanico, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law The Firm of Crary Clark & Domanico PS www.ccdlaw.com

Richard Eymann, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Eymann, Allison, Hunter, Jones, PS www.eahjlaw.com

William Gilbert, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Gilbert Law Firm 421 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 353 Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 321-0750 www.wagilbert.com

Robert Hahn, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Robert C. Hahn, III, PS www.rhahn.com

Michael Howard, 10 University of Idaho College of Law Winston & Cashatt www.winstoncashatt.com

John G. Layman, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Layman Law Firm, PLLP www.laymanlawfirm.com John R. Layman, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Layman Law Firm, PLLP www.laymanlawfirm.com

Wesley Mortensen, 10 Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School Craig Swapp & Associates www.craigswapp.com

Kathleen Paukert, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Paukert & Troppmann, PLLC www.paukertlawgroup.com

LAWYER PROFILES

CRARY, CLARK, DOMANICO, & CHUANG, P.S. Attorneys At Law

9417 East Trent Ave. Spokane Valley, WA 99206 509-850-3118 www.ccdlaw.com SERVING RESIDENTS OF SPOKANE and Eastern Washington, Crary, Clark, Domanico, & Chuang, P.S., (CCD Law) is known as a leading personal injury and criminal defense law firm in the Spokane area. More than six decades of dedicated service to the community has earned CCD Law recognition as one of Spokane’s best. CCD Law is the go-to firm for major negligence claims, and is regularly hired to represent other attorneys.

Offering their clients more than 65 years of effective legal advocacy, lawyers Robert Crary, James Domanico and Dean Chuang comprise the professional and dedicated team at Crary, Clark, Domanico, & Chuang, P.S. Standing up for the rights of negligence victims, this practice, originated in Spokane in 1948, stands committed to individualized, personal service to the Spokane Community.

Personal injury attorney Robert Crary achieved his juris doctorate degree from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1980. He was admitted to practice before the Washington Supreme Court and the Eastern District Washington Federal Court in 1981. In 1998, he was admitted to practice before the Northern Idaho Federal Court. Crary is an arbitrator on the Spokane County Mandatory Arbitration Panel, as well as a member of Washington State Association for Justice and Washington State Association of Justice.

James A. Domanico, personal injury and constitutional law lawyer and graduate of the Gonzaga University School of Law, is admitted to practice in all the State Courts in Washington and Wisconsin, the Federal Court in the Eastern District of Washington and before the United States Supreme Court. He is the regional legal counsel for the NRA. Domanico is a member of Washington State Association for Justice. He has handled cases in most Washington counties and on a limited basis in Idaho, California, Montana and Oregon.

Dean Chuang leads their criminal defense practice. Mentored by John R. Clark, he began his legal career in 2006 after graduating with his juris doctorate degree from Gonzaga University School of Law. Chuang is a Washington State Bar Association Leadership Institute 2012 fellow and the Civil Bar Liaison for the Spokane County Veteran’s Court. He is also a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the Washington Defender Association and the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Chuang has appeared on Fox & Friends, CNN and Good Morning America. He also was featured in the Wall Street Journal, Associated Press and in local media outlets.

This year, all three principals of Crary, Clark, Domanico, & Chuang were honored with making the Top Attorneys list in our region. “After thirty years practicing in this community, to have all of us recognized in such a way, is a humbling honor,” admits Rob Crary. “We work hard to obtain the best possible solution for our clients’ problems.

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TOP LAWYERS 2015

Cynthia Schwartz, 10 University of Oregon School of Law Law Office of Cynthia L Schwartz http://cynthialschwartz.com

Geoffrey Swindler, 10 Seattle University School of Law Law Office of Geoffrey D. Swindler www.swindlerlaw.com

PUBLIC FINANCE & TAX EXEMPT FINANCE

Finance law concerns the regulation of personal, business and government financing practices and procedures.

Jeffrey Nave, 10 University of California, Hastings College of the Law Foster Pepper PLLC www.foster.com

Kathryn McKinley, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Paine Hamblen LLP www.painehamblen.com

Spencer Stromberg, 10 University of Washington School of Law Lucent Law, PLLC www.lucentlaw.com

Brett Sullivan, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Lucent Law, PLLC www.lucentlaw.com

Elizabeth Tellessen, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Winston & Cashatt www.winstoncashatt.com

SOCIAL SECURITY

Regulates the relationships between landowners and the right to possess, use and enjoy land, to own or hold present and future interests in real estate, and to sell, transfer and convey interests in real estate.

Concerns the regulation of family and individual welfare assistance and relief programs including medical assistance programs, Medicaid, Medicare, temporary assistance programs, disability benefits (SSD), supplemental security income (SSI), and retirement and survivors benefits.

Michael Hague, 10 University of Idaho College of Law Hague Law Offices, PLLC www.haguelawoffices.com

Michael Thompson, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Michael G. Thompson, Attorney at Law, PLLC No website available

REAL ESTATE

TAX

Concerns the imposition and collection of federal, state and local taxes including the income tax, real estate or property tax, estate and gift tax, corporate taxes, excise tax, sales or use tax and international taxation.

Gair Petrie, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Randall Danskin PS http://randalldanskin.com

James Workland, 9.8 Gonzaga University School of Law Workland & Witherspoon, PLLC http://workwith.com

WORKERS COMPENSATION

Legal issues concerning workers compensation include the extent of the employer’s liability or degree of fault, the nature and extent of the employee’s injuries and rehabilitation, and the measure or calculation of benefits.

Michael Pontarolo, 10 Gonzaga University School of Law Delay, Curran, Thompson, Pontarolo & Walker, PS http://delayandcurran.com * HG.org Legal Resources ** Avvo.com

MARY R. GIANNINI

Whitherspoon Kelley

422 W. Riverside Ave, Ste 1100, Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 624-5265 | witherspoonkelley.com

AFTER ACHIEVING HER MBA at Cornell University, Giannini worked in health care administration in California, Nevada and Idaho. Through this experience, she realized a need and subsequent passion for healthcare law. Giannini found herself back in school. Law school. She has focused on health care law at Witherspoon Kelley for the past twenty-six years (since 1989), becoming the first female partner in the firm’s Spokane office and being named as a best healthcare lawyer by Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Giannini’s healthcare experience assisted her in business formation, contracts, reimbursement, regulatory compliance, employment, privacy issues and health care ventures.

Beyond her interest in the health care industry, Giannini has found it gratifying to work with health care practitioners and institutions, translating the complexities of healthcare law and regulations, negotiating contracts, and finding the most effective way to carry out transactions. Giannini admits, “The work is challenging, but for better or worse we all engage in the healthcare system at one point or another. Offering the services I do, makes me feel as if the work I do matters.”

Giannini is transitioning now from full time practice to a part time position as a compliance person for Medication Review, a tele-pharmacy and pharmacy management services company in Spokane. Medication Review serves primarily small and rural hospitals in our region. “The part time schedule allows more time for family, travel, hobbies and activities I’ve only dreamed about for years without retiring completely from health care and issues that drive our regional and national economy.”

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LAWYER PROFILES ELDER LAW GROUP PLLC Lynn St. Louis & Amy J. Goertz 207 W. Nora Avenue Spokane, WA 99205 (509) 468-0551 ElderLawGroupWA.com ELDER LAW GROUP PLLC is Eastern Washington’s largest

law firm dedicated exclusively to Elder Law. We are a team of compassionate professionals focused on the needs of seniors and their families. Elder Law Group PLLC serves clients throughout the Inland Northwest, including North Idaho, with offices in Spokane and the Tri-Cities. Attorneys at Elder Law Group PLLC include Top Lawyers Lynn St. Louis and Amy J. Goertz, and up and coming lawyers Elizabeth C. Wallace and Jennifer H. Ballantyne. Our primary focus is preserving assets in the face of Long-Term Care expenses, leveraging government benefits, and ensuring Estate Planning documents that safeguard the senior while protecting assets. We understand the tremendous financial and emotional costs when a loved one needs Long-Term Care. Our goal at Elder Law Group PLLC is to lessen a family’s burden with advance planning, assetprotection and effective Medicaid Asset Preservation Strategies®, which we can implement even at the time of need. We help families navigate the complex world of Long-Term Care, giving the peace of mind that comes with knowing their loved one’s Long-Term Care needs will be met while preserving assets.

Lynn St. Louis is the founding attorney of Elder Law Group PLLC. She is celebrating 30 years of practice in 2015, has a Superb 10.0 Avvo rating and an “AV Preeminent” ranking by Martindale-Hubbell.

Lynn is one of only 5% of female attorneys to be selected for Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers – the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Her high ratings reflect her knowledge of Elder Law and Medicaid Long-Term Care benefits, as well as her capable and compassionate service to seniors and their families.

Lynn brings practical and realistic solutions to the problems faced by seniors and their families, having experienced first-hand the unique challenges facing those in need of Long-Term Care.

Amy J. Goertz joined Elder Law Group PLLC in 2015. She is celebrating 20 years in practice in 2015 and also has a Superb 10.0 Avvo rating. Amy grew up in Spokane, where she attended NCHS, EWU and GU School of Law. She truly cares about helping her hometown families with Elder Law issues. Amy is an excellent attorney, talented writer, and a frequent speaker on Estate Planning and Probate topics throughout Washington. She brings a down-toearth approach to problem-solving and is adept at finding solutions to complex Elder Law issues. spokanecda.com • NOVEMBER • 2015

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LAWYER PROFILES RICHARD E. LEWIS, P.S.

2208 W. 2nd Avenue, Spokane WA 99201 (509) 413-1278 | richardlewislaw.com “THE MOST ENJOYABLE ASPECT of practicing law is helping people,” says Spokane attorney, Richard E. Lewis. For more than three decades, Lewis has effectively represented personal injury and sexual abuse cases, as well as lawsuits involving defective medical devices. His areas of expertise include injuries to children, claims involving automobile, motorcycle and bicycle accidents.

“My motto is, ‘I represent honest people with serious injury claims,’” Lewis says.

A nationally recognized auto accident attorney, Lewis earned the highest “superb” rating from Avvo.com, which rates and profiles 90 percent of licensed attorneys in the United States based on research, client reviews, lawyer disciplinary histories and peer endorsements. Lewis is also publishing a book dealing with motorcycle and bicycle safety and injury claims.

Clients choose Richard E. Lewis not just because of his record of achieving successful verdicts and settlements, but because he is genuinely interested in their well-being. After many years of focusing on injury cases, Lewis has developed relationships with professionals, including physicians and specialists, whom he can call on to ensure clients get the care they need and the outcome they deserve.

“I’m aggressive when it’s in the interest of my client,” Lewis says, “but it’s important to understand when to be an advocate and when to be a negotiator to obtain the best resolution in a specific situation.”

“The guiding principle is always to put the client’s interest first. The most important and satisfying thing I do is to help people get their life turned around and back to normal.”

KAPRI LAW & CONSULTING

Family and Business Practice Promoting Growth

1312 N Monroe St. #244, Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 252-6002 | spokanewafamilylaw.com & kapriconsulting.com

“PRACTICING LAW IN THIS COMMUNITY is an absolute privilege,” says Shadan Kapri, (pronounced Shadawn Capri) the founder of Kapri Law & Consulting.

“The ability to make a contribution is what propels us forward.” From family to business law, Shadan’s passion for empowering clients in every aspect of their lives has been recognized by the legal community both locally and nationally.

The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys in Washington, D.C. recognized Shadan as one of the top ten family law attorneys for the State of Washington. In 2015, the National Advocates named her one of the Top 100 Lawyers, and in 2014 the Spokane County Bar Association recognized Shadan as Attorney-of-the-Year for her contribution to the Family Law Advice Clinic. “Helping people transition into a new and better life is very gratifying,” says the former U.S. Fulbright Scholar. In addition to having a full caseload, Shadan also volunteers helping low-income residents with the Volunteer Lawyers Program.

Family law is only one of Shadan’s passions. “By helping businesses form and grow in Spokane our goal is to create a stronger community that provides more opportunities for residents. When our community grows and prospers, everyone wins,” says Shadan. This belief propelled her to add a consulting practice to her law firm. “As far as I know, we are the only firm in this area that provides both business law and consulting services. We work with people from the beginning and turn their business dreams into reality. There is nothing more gratifying.”

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LAWYER PROFILES

COONEY LAW OFFICES, P.S. 910 W Garland Ave Spokane, WA 99205 (509) 326-2613 www.cooneylawoffices.com

COONEY LAW OFFICES, P.S. is a north Spokane law firm that has been serving the legal needs of the community since 1949. The firm advocates for the rights of individual citizens in Spokane and throughout Eastern Washington. As the legal needs of their clients have evolved over the years, the Cooney team has worked to fill those needs by expanding into Personal Injury Law, Wills, Trusts and Probate Law, DUI and Criminal Defense and Family Law. Cooney Law Offices has developed a reputation as a client-centered, results-oriented firm in our community and throughout the State of Washington.

In addition to expanding their practice areas Cooney Law Offices will soon relocate to expand their physical location. In the spring of 2016 the office is moving to 330 West Indiana Avenue, at the northeast corner of Washington Street and Indiana Avenue. “We’re currently in four separate, but connected buildings,” says Dallas Cooney, who is the third generation of Cooney’s to practice law in the family firm. “Managing growth is a good problem to have, but expansion in our current location just isn’t possible. It’s time for a new home. In our future location, we’ll have room for our current team and room for growth. There’s a lot of excitement about this move.”

Cooney Law Offices credits their growth to a long term commitment to superior service and results. They have seven full time attorneys and nine non-attorney team members with varying strengths and experience. This shared knowledge and expertise better serves their clients’ interests. “By having all of these attorneys under one roof, we can get answers quickly to serve our clients more effectively,” states Dallas. “We strive to build long term relationships with clients. When someone comes to us for a Power of Attorney we want to be their first choice for a Will or if they are injured in an accident. Regardless of the initial reason a client hired us we want them to count on us for all of life’s obstacles.”

Recently Cooney Law Offices has seen growth in their Wills, Trusts and Probate department. Tamarae Cooney Leong, who is also a third generation attorney, focuses her law practice on these services. “With most legal issues, folks call an attorney when their legal problem arises; however, with Estate Planning, it’s particularly important to have your Will, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives and other documents in place ahead of time,” says Tamarae. “There’s a reason it’s called ‘planning.’ If you wait until you need it, it’s likely too late.”

The team at Cooney Law Offices is passionate about helping people. “We don’t have large multi-national corporations as clients,” says Dallas. “For the most part, our clients live and work in Eastern Washington – same as we do. We’re real people. We’re accessible. And we truly care about our clients and their legal needs. ” For decades the Cooney legacy has stood for legal service and accessibility. The firm now has extended office hours on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and is also open Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

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ucked into the hillside on more than three rambling acres sits a stately home located right in the midst of Spokane’s South Hill, yet it is peaceful and serene, with expansive views of the city skyline and Mt. Spokane. Erected in 1916, the gorgeous historic home has had a plethora of owners and residents, par for the course for a property that’s

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nearly a century old. For the past two decades it’s belonged to Mark and Diana Graham, who, because their children are grown and because they have plans to spend more time out of the country, have recently decided to move from the home they have loved.

“We’d like to open this up for another family that’s got young kids—like we did when we moved here—to enjoy it,” says Mark.

“It’s been a wonderful home to raise kids in.”

Beautiful, family-friendly and fully restored, the home earned its place on the Spokane, Washington State and National Registers

Above: The positioning of the home tucks it into a forest setting.

Left and below: Aerial views showcase the lush greenery of the extensive property.

of Historic Places. The renowned names associated with the property are noteworthy all on their own. The celebrated and historic architecture firm of Kirtland Cutter and Karl Malmgren designed the home, and its sprawling grounds, which border Lincoln Park on two sides, were designed and painstakingly landscaped by Charles Balzer, the original landscape designer of

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Beautiful wood paneling and a hand-painted polo scene in the ceiling welcome guests upon first entering the home.

Manito Park.

The home was designed in the American Arts and Crafts style, a movement that focused on craftsmanship in a move away from both the perceived excesses of Victorian architecture and the machine-produced work of the Industrial Age. The construction showcases many key elements of Arts and Crafts design—natural materials, built-in furniture and light fixtures, fireplaces, exposed beams, a large, covered porch, and an open floor plan—as well as a sense of harmony between the house and the grounds.

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Careful orientation on the property prevents the home from feeling imposingly large (though it’s one and a half stories with a full daylight basement, it doesn’t look it), and the basalt exterior further ties it with the surroundings, which include landscaped basalt features and the many basalt outcroppings for which the region is known. The deep color of the basalt is complemented by the crisp whites of the exterior window casings and the exposed rafter beams. The sense of fortitude and durability that comes from the extensive use of rock is tempered by the many charming

details—arched windows and doorways, fountains drained of water years ago and left to grow mossy, a pear tree that grows along a path that leads from one section of the property to another.

The home’s original owners were Ralston “Jack” Wilbur and Sarah Hecla Smith Wilbur, who was known and respected for her intelligence and business savvy. In

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Once an exterior space, this office has the fun addition of rugged basalt walls, and also includes a built-in wet bar.

1908, Sarah inherited shares of the Hecla Mining Company upon the death of her husband, James R. Hecla Smith, and quickly became one of the wealthiest women in the Pacific Northwest, with dividends that paid $11,000 to $30,000 a month. She then began serving as president of Hecla Mining Company’s board, a significant event within a company that previously had not employed women, and where women only rarely attended stockholders’ meetings. Several years later, Sarah met and then married Ralston. Prior to their marriage Ralston contacted his

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friend, G.A. Pehrson (who was then lead draftsman and architect for Cutter & Malmgren) about having a home designed on this property. Construction was completed in the fall of 1916. Just weeks after the Wilburs were married, Sarah, displeased with the home, gave her husband $130,000 to remodel it. The additional funds allowed for luxurious additions like marble walls and mahogany wood paneling inlaid with mother-of-pearl imported from China, according to the Spokesman-Review archives. The Wilburs, who had a tumultuous relationship, divorced in 1918, just

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The vaulted wood-beamed ceilings of the living and dining area add a sense of drama to the space.

months after the remodel was complete.

Since then the home has passed through a variety of owners.

Purchased by Rudolph and Sylvia Hahn in 1924, it became the setting for wild parties in the Roaring ‘20s. Flying ace Jimmy Doolittle (best known for leading a risky bombing raid over Tokyo in 1942) was the Hahns’ guest in 1926 while visiting Spokane for an air show and “flew planes above and around the house, frightening guests and neighbors with his acrobatic stunts and dives,” according to the Spokesman-Review. “They’d have a large

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party here and he would buzz the house!” says current homeowner Mark Graham, shaking his head with amusement. “You can imagine how loud that was.”

Following ownership by the Hahns, the home changed hands several more times before eventually being left vacant and falling into disrepair. It was restored in the early 1990s, and then purchased by the Grahams in 1995.

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it. They raised four children in the house, moving in when the kids were small.

Originally from Pasadena, California, and fond of the historic architecture of the homes in that city, the Grahams wanted something with similar significance in Spokane. The history and the floor plan were appealing, as was the serenity of the property. “One thing that’s different, being

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This outdoor covered porch is one of the homeowners’ favorite spaces.

on the South Hill, is the privacy,” says Diana. “We kind of fell in love with it.”

The Grahams have continued the restoration of the property, taking care to reclaim the original beauty of the grounds, some of which had been untouched for years when they moved in. “It was just overgrown jungle,” Mark says. They had the top six inches scraped away, and beneath it discovered gardens and walkways and the loveliness and charm of the once-manicured property. They added modern conveniences, like sprinklers (“There wasn’t one

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sprinkler on the property,” Mark notes), and marveled at the beauty of what had been designed originally. The stonework, painstakingly done by hand, is especially impressive. Landscape architect Charles Balzer would take a cart and buggy to the rock quarry twice a week, Mark says, hauling back the material that was used to build the four-foot tall, dry-laid basalt wall that extends along the original driveway, which is nearly two city blocks in length.

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An impressive open staircase near the dining area showcases the beauty of the American Arts and Crafts style.

shelving, and impeccable original light fixtures, all of it furnished with a well-chosen mix of antique and more modern pieces.

The home’s formal entry is the front reception hall, which is both grand and welcoming. The majority of the walls there are covered with rich wood paneling, with the addition on the upper portion of a hand-painted mural that depicts a polo match (at one time, polo matches are thought to have been held on the lawn, Diana says). The gleaming hardwood floors, which carry through much of the home, are softened here by a round braided rug.

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Just beyond the entry is the great room: a kitchen, dining room, and living area that are all open to each other—an uncommon find in an older home—and an impressive open center staircase. The vaulted wood-beamed ceilings of the living and dining area add a sense of drama to the space. Every little detail has been attended to with care, down to the radiators, which are covered with custommade oak window seats. The space is warm and inviting thanks to the mix of wood tones, patterned textiles, task lighting, and remarkable pieces like the original glass and metal light fixture

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A cozy den is the perfect quiet retreat within the home.

that hangs above the dining table, a very rare find particularly considering its pristine condition. Anchoring the living room is a wood-burning fireplace with a basalt surround and a slate hearth, which is flanked by built-in bookcases.

Originally, the kitchen was in the basement (a once-common practice in the homes of well-to-do owners since they were used primarily by servants). The current kitchen—conveniently located on the main floor, of course—was remodeled this past spring. Its materials were carefully chosen to bring the space up to date while

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complementing the rest of the historic home: warm wood cabinets, a multi-hued mix of neutral floor tiles, stainless steel appliances and marble countertops. The under-mount sink overlooks a large, sunny window, and the deep island has a range at one end and space to sit on metal barstools at the other. A round table is tucked into a nook; a dresser there is both a decorative piece and a good source of extra storage.

Also on the home’s main level is a den with deep blue walls and a wood-burning fireplace flanked by built-in shelving. The décor

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The master suite’s bath was remodeled recenlty, bringing modern luxury to this historic home.

here complements the home’s original design elements: an antler chandelier, a magnificent Alaska moose that’s mounted above the fireplace, a patterned armchair, a fur throw tossed over the couch, and just enough small decorative objects to draw the eye around the comfortable room. A full bathroom with beautiful tile work (a common feature of all of the home’s bathrooms) is located adjacent to this space.

Also adjacent to the den are his-and-hers offices. “His” has windows overlooking impressive views of the grounds, as well as a

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priceless Tiffany chandelier that is in impeccable condition. “Her” office was once an exterior space, and because of this it has the fun addition of rugged basalt walls. This office area also includes a built-in wet bar.

The master bedroom with en suite bath is on the main floor— another smart element of the floor plan. The light and spacious room has 10-foot ceilings and plenty of windows, and is furnished with a charming mix of collected pieces. The bedroom opens onto a gleaming white bathroom, which was remodeled just a few years

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Downstairs is a full daylight basement, where a family room offers lots of cozy seating. There’s also a full lower level bathroom, a reading nook and a large, lightflooded room that is perfect for arts and crafts projects, homework or potentially a pool table—whatever bonus space its residents want most. Four hand-painted light fixtures original to the home hang in this space. The generously sized laundry room is also on the lower level, in what is thought to have been the home’s original kitchen. On the home’s upper story are three bedrooms, one that was probably once the master bedroom another that may once have been the master’s walk-in closet.

An inviting covered porch extends the length of the home and overlooks the expansive lawn. This is one of the homeowners’ favorite spaces. “I love it out here,” says Diana. “You can sit out here no matter what the weather.” Another wellloved feature is in the den’s fireplace. “In the winter, we have a fire every night,” says Mark.

The home has also been a place where they could show hospitality. “We’ve done a ton of entertaining and hosted huge groups,” Diana says. In the guest cottage (the property has a separate guest cottage as

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well as a spacious garage) they’ve been able to accommodate visiting family and friends; they’ve also offered it as a place to stay for people in need.

The home has also been the family’s shelter through very difficult times of grief following the death of their son, Hunter, just after his junior year of high school in 2009. After his death, a fund was set up in Hunter’s name, which grew to a substantial amount. A few years ago, the family sat down to decide how the funds should be used. Because Hunter cared deeply about the disenfranchised, the Grahams chose to continue his legacy by founding a nonprofit that helps to rescue and provide longterm support for Ugandan girls who have become entrapped in sex trafficking. Mark and Diana are devoting increasing time and energy to the non-profit, Eternal Hope, and in part because of this they have put their beloved home on the market.

“God has taken us into a ministry in Uganda rescuing internationally trafficked girls and providing long-term after care,” Mark says. “Our kids are grown. We’ve just been praying we would be used in ministry…[and anticipate] spending more and more time down there.”

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The beautiful lawn that stretches out from the house adds to the tranquility of the home.

list of those who’ve lived in it to grow even longer. Whatever happens, it will be okay with the Grahams. They deeply appreciate the blessings they have, this beautiful home being one of them.

As Mark says, “We’ve lived here over 20 years and it’s been nothing but a joy.”

To learn more about this property, currently for sale, contact realtor Kolby Schoenrock, Windermere Real Estate, at (509) 710-0675 or kolby@windermere.com. To learn more about the Grahams’ ministry in Uganda, visit eternalhope.net.

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THE HOME LOAN PROCESS can seem intimidating, especially for a first-time homebuyer. It is not a simple process, but it doesn’t have to be too complicated. There are many resources available to help you prepare for your home buying journey, and your mortgage lender can answer the questions you have throughout the process.

“We’re finding that many of our customers come into the home loan process with limited knowledge of how the home loan process works,” says Eric Hamilton, president of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance. “It’s important to take the time to familiarize yourself with the process so you know what to expect.”

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1. Preparation and self-assessment Before you dive headfirst into buying a home, make sure that you know how much you can afford. The first step is to calculate your “debtto-income ratio.” You can do this by adding up your current monthly bills then subtracting your total current income. This will help you determine whether you can afford a mortgage payment, and if so, what amount might fit into your budget. Using an online mortgage calculator is a good way to help you determine what the estimated cost of your monthly mortgage payment will be. Doing these calculations first will help you assess your resources and determine your budget to purchase a home.

2. The loan application Download a blank loan application ahead of time so you can look it over and familiarize yourself with it. This will give you an idea of the information you need when completing and submitting the application. The necessary documents may include: proof of income, proof of employment for the past two years, proof of identity, proof of residency and your social security card.

3. Origination and Underwriting Origination - The loan officer will review your financing options, work with you to complete the credit application and create the loan account.

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may be asked to provide additional information about your finances during this step.

4. Satisfying loan conditions and full loan approval In this step, you will receive a “conditions to approval” list from your lender, which outlines the tasks you must complete before the loan can be closed. For example, the lender may ask for additional documentation to verify income, savings or emergency funds or other proof that you can afford to repay the loan. At this point in the process the lender may offer a conditional loan approval and start the document verification process.

If you accept the conditional loan approval offer, once all conditions have been met, the lender will issue a full loan approval.

5. Processing Once you’ve selected your dream home, you’ll sign a purchase agreement with the seller. The purchase agreement tells the lender how much you have agreed to pay to purchase the home. The lender may then have the home appraised and will provide you with a copy of the appraisal.

6. Closing In the final step of the process, the lender works with a title company to obtain and review a title report and then finalize your title on the home. The titling company receives a closing package, which contains the documents that need to be signed, recorded and become part of your mortgage loan file. At the closing, you will sign all closing documents and pay any closing costs. The lender then receives all of this signed paperwork to complete the process.

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Working Through a Paneful Window Project

by Robin Bishop

ANYONE WHO’S BEEN THROUGH a new construction or major

remodel project knows windows are large budget items. The options seem endless and the pricing formidable, but windows can impact more than just the finished aesthetic.

Your choices here will impact the energy efficiency of your home or office and, therefore, your monthly budget. They will also determine the longevity of the investment. With the abundance of styles, price ranges and technical information available, how do you cut through the marketing hype and spec sheets to make the appropriate decisions?

Evaluate The first step in the buying decision is to determine the end game. Are you shopping for a legacy home that will be in the family for an indefinite period, a commercial project that will need to withstand generations of commercial occupants, or are you planning work on a rental or flip? Your end game is going to help you determine budget, product grade (level), and should cut through a large majority of the available products to research.

If you are living in a generational home that your kids could inherit someday, you may

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want to consider choosing investment grade windows. These are windows that are in a different price point than windows you might pick up at your local DIY box store. You might consider going with high quality, custom wood windows that will maintain the character of the family home for generations to come. On the other hand if you own a rental home or purchased an entry-level home that you plan to flip, a more price-point conscious bulk-purchased vinyl window option may be appropriate for your project. Alternatively, you might desire eco-conscious options for your project that will involve a more specific checklist

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of features and options. This is why taking the time to clearly determine the goals, budget and style of your project is critical prior to throwing yourself into the ever-growing window market.

Educate Taking the time to educate yourself on the critical components or “ingredients” of roofing and windows is never a waste of time when faced with the daunting task of selecting the right product for your application. Researching third party buyer’s guides and the “ABCs” of what to look for will help you learn which questions are the best ones to ask when speaking to sales representatives or reading through spec sheets. Don’t be afraid to pick up the phone and call a few companies to get a feel for what they might suggest as critical components, but be warned—marketing is marketing. This is why arming yourself with a little information may help you present a more knowledgeable front when it comes time to request bids or home estimates.

When beginning your search for windows, pre-determining the specifics of the application will help you decide the style best matching the architecture, the frame (wood, vinyl, aluminum, composite, etc.), the window type (casement, sash, picture, etc.), the glazing or glass (single, double, triple-thickness), what features may be desired (gas-filled, coatings, etc.), and the product grade or level of quality needed to achieve the optimum result without blowing the budget.

The majority of buyers in our region prefer vinyl windows for their longevity, availability and wide variety of styles and pricing so we’re going to use vinyl as our example. Harry Lundy, senior sales representative for VPI Home Solutions, gives this warning when shopping for vinyl windows: “All vinyl is not created equal,” he says. HGTV’s Window Buying Guide backs this statement up. “While the material each window is constructed from is important, the reality is that most recent window-related buzzwords are all about what’s inside the frame.”

The minimum features you should settle for in a residential window application are “double-paned, argon-filled, low-e, windows,” according to Lundy. “There are many ‘low-e’ glass claims out there. Buyer’s should know enough to ask clarifying questions.”

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Once a trend is identified, retailers and wholesalers will market to those terms.

Low-e is one of those trends, so almost every window you look at will claim some extent of low-e. There are incentives like utility company rebates for investing in low-e windows so make sure you get the best bang for your buck. Manufacturers must meet two standards to receive ratings such as the ‘Energy Star’ label. The first is determining the U-value—the window’s resistance to heat loss, and the second is finding the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient— how much heat enters and exits a home through the glass. These tests determine the “rating.” Avista has a rating limit of .30, matching the national average for low-e window levels. The lower the number the better the window will perform. Windows should have stickers displaying their Energy Star ratings by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC).

Like any other industry, gimmicks sell.

A reputable sales representative will take as much time as you need to answer your questions and educate you on their product.

This is a large-budget item. Don’t be afraid to spend a little time with different companies offering you their products.

Like so many other industries out there, sometimes you just get what you pay for. If sounds too good to be true, it just might be.

Act Project scope and goals finalized, research completed, estimates in hand, now it’s time to make your selection. As with any contractor selection process, stay vigilant.

Complete the due diligence on your contractor of choice. Ask for references and research the company reputation. Find contractors licensed and bonded through the state they operate in and get all extras, promises and guarantees in writing for everyone’s benefit.

Windows are a complex, detailed and daunting undertaking. It may not be easy, but the effort you put into the selection will help prevent short-term issues, disappointing results and having to go through the entire process again in a few short years.

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What More Can I Do?

t is a question that, when asked, stretches the mind and the heart to envision extra ways we can help one another. It is a question, whose answer can have long lasting and often life changing results. It is also a question many are asking when it comes to helping Kaley Dugger, a Spokane resident in need of a kidney.

One random Saturday in February 2004, then first-grader Kaley woke up not feeling well. Her flu-like symptoms quickly escalated, and soon she was at the hospital where doctors discovered she had contracted meningitis. The medical team was forced to put her in an induced coma. She didn’t wake up for a week. Kaley nearly lost her life. As a result of this aggressive bacterial infection, both of her legs were amputated, several fingertips were lost, as well as much of her skin, and, tragically, her kidneys were destroyed.

Her story became well known, dominating the local news in 2004, as people rallied around this young girl.

She was blessed to receive a kidney transplant nine years ago from a living donor.

That kidney is now failing. It’s not uncommon, as the average life of a transplanted kidney is about 15 years. This time, however, it’s more complicated, because Kaley’s body actively produced anti-bodies in its attack on the transplanted kidney. With so many antibodies, about 85 percent of the population will not be a match for her. To find a match, a larger pool of potential donors is necessary.

Kaley’s parents, Mike and Debbie Dugger, sadly, are not matches for their daughter, but they plan on being evaluated in the hopes that they can do a paired donation for someone else in need. A paired donation is a process where one of their kidneys would go to someone with a similar matching problem, and their donor’s kidney would then go to Kaley, assuming everyone matches up. It may be another long shot, but not impossible. This is a relatively new practice and it can involve several people in a chain donation. Kaley also will be placed on the cadaver kidney list, but that usually entails a long wait and cadaver

kidneys usually don’t last as long as kidneys from a live donor. Time is of the essence as she may have to go on dialysis in the next year or so, an unpleasant and short-term solution.

The more people that are tested, the better are Kaley’s chances of finding a match. Age is a consideration, but anyone 20-50, preferably blood type O and in good health is a potential candidate. If you feel led, but are too old to donate to Kaley, or are not a match, there is always the option of entering the paired matching program (mentioned above) or simply sharing this article with others. Kaley is in great need, as are so many others.

To have a reasonable chance of finding a match, a great number of people need to be tested. All testing is confidential and can be done at a local lab. As a donor, surgery can occur near where you live, with the kidney flown to Seattle. Any costs will be covered by insurance or by grants available for donors. Mike and Debbie feel extremely grateful to the dear friend who gave Kaley her first donated kidney; likewise, they are immensely thankful to anyone who has been tested or is considering being medically evaluated.

Kaley graduated from Ferris High School with honors earlier this year and is attending Seattle University. Now 18, she has had her prosthetic legs longer than she had her real legs, thriving despite circumstances challenging her. To give you an idea of her attitude, her twitter handle is “@nolegsnoprobs.” At this time, Kaley has her sights set on becoming a physician’s assistant in the field of nephrology (kidneys). We are cheering her on and asking you to pray, share and if led, get tested.

Ask yourself the simple question, what more can I do? The answer will be clear and could range from sharing Kaley’s story to being tested.

Any response can make the difference.

If you have an interest, please contact Diane Gould at Swedish Hospital (diane.gould@swedish.org, 206-386-3660). If necessary, leave a message for Diane that you are interested in being a kidney donor for Kaley Dugger.

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HEALTH BEAT FOOT CARE

by James J. Porter, DPM

1. Learn what foot type you have (low vs. high arch, pronated vs. supinated, flexible vs. rigid) and buy shoes at a reputable shoe store that can find the appropriate type of shoe for your feet.

2. It is very common for new mothers to have foot pain during the end of their pregnancy or after giving birth. Orthotics and proper shoegear can help limit pain associated with a change in foot structure.

3. You might get away with “bathroom surgeries” when you are younger, but when one’s circulation and healing ability is less than optimum, it becomes a very dangerous practice. Seek medical help!

4. Remember a 30 second daily foot inspection may, literally, save your foot. Look for sores, cuts, cracks, signs of potential infection (redness, swelling, drainage, streaking up the foot, unusual odor), small cracks (fissures) between the toes, or excessive wetness; discoloration of toes, bruising, excessive dryness, calluses, new skin lesions, masses, change of foot / toe structure, areas of numbness, objects stuck in your foot.

5. If you’re choosing between an activity that you enjoy, but it causes foot pain, your feet get the final vote.

6. Choose comfort over fashion every time.

7. Don’t forget your children! Pay attention to children who can’t keep up with their peers, voluntarily withdraw from activities they usually enjoy, trip and fall more often than usual and complain of foot pain.

8. With the higher level of competitive sports among more youth, I have been treating more overuse injuries. Be cautious of children playing multiple sports concomitantly.

FOCUSING ON THE

9. Whenever the level of competition intensifies, the frequency of injuries multiplies.

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10. Simply put, wear comfortable shoes. The best way to protect feet and toes from injury is to wear shoes.

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12. Shoes with soft leather uppers can mold to the shape of your feet better.

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11. Buy shoes later in the day to size for slightly swollen feet.

13. Use flip-flops and sandals more sparingly: in place of walking barefoot, in locker rooms and around pools.

14. Choose appropriate footwear according to the activities of the day. Just as you don’t wear hiking boots to play basketball, don’t wear basketball shoes for hiking. Buy the right shoes for the right sports/activities.

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15. Don’t forget the importance of appropriate socks, especially when wearing new shoes.

16. Don’t forget to check your children’s shoes for excessive wear, fit and comfort. Remember, they can grow two shoe sizes within six months or so.

17. Each time you walk up or down stairs, pause for 20 seconds to allow your calves to stretch by slowly hanging your heels off of the edge of the step.

18. When you’re standing for more than 15-20 minutes, try to walk around to flex your calf muscles and improve the circulation.

19. If you are prone to sunburn, apply sunscreen to your feet before going out.

20. Be very cautious of hot pavement or sand.

21. If you have unstable ankles, then wear high top tennis shoes, comfortable boots, and/or ankle stabilization braces.

22. Avoid buying shoes with open toes or heels. Remember Achilles!

23. If you feel the need to wear sandals, look for a sturdy, cushioned, supportive sole with padded straps.

24. Avoid getting your feet too hot or too cold. If you’re prone to getting cold feet, wear wool socks and/ or insulated boots.

25. When in doubt, come and check us out! The sooner one seeks medical care for a foot condition, the quicker recovery is, generally.

Dr. James Porter J. is a podiatrist at Spokane Foot Clinic

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Holiday

Help

How donating blood saves lives at a critical time of year

by Jennifer Hawkins

WHEN WE THINK of the holidays, we of course conjure images of hosting or traveling to see family and times where we can get together and catch up with those we love. We imagine beautiful turkeys and hams ready to be carved, watching football games and parades together and sitting by the fireplace singing songs with those we haven’t seen in a while and have missed terribly.

These cozy thoughts are wonderful and absolutely what make the holidays a magical time of year.

There is, however, a down side to the season that hospitals and first responders know all too well. While most of us are celebrating, first responders and hospitals are busier than ever. Medical needs never take a vacation, and this time of year always produces higher cases of trauma, accidents, suicides, fires, etc. This increases the community’s demand for blood; however, with everyone preoccupied with festivities and travel, it makes it very difficult to meet the demand.

At the Inland Northwest Blood Center (INBC), they heavily rely on the high school and college student base to support the blood supply for the region. When the holidays and summer months occur, the schools are not able to host blood drives as students are not in session. This causes a 35 percent, or slightly more than onethird, drop in the donor base. This, coupled with the increase in need for blood puts the community in a precarious position to support demand.

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During the holidays, the blood center puts forth increased messaging and phone calls to educate the public at large about the need for blood. They look to the community to come in to the brick and mortar locations or find a blood drive at your local business and community.

Blood products are used for multiple purposes of which most people are not aware. Thirty percent of the regions’ blood supply is used for cancer patients in their fight to survive, as chemotherapy destroys the blood-making cells in the bone marrow.

It is an essential part of the patient’s protocol to receive regular transfusions that ensure their blood continues to clot appropriately and oxygen is carried throughout the body in their fight to get healthy again.

Plasma is often used for burn victims.

Plasma center collections are used for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics while INBC collections are directly transfused from person to person. This is why INBC cannot offer payment to donate, as regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

If plasma, or any blood product is needed for trauma victims or medical patients, that blood comes from INBC, the only provider of blood products to over 35 hospitals in the Pacific Northwest region.

Every two seconds someone needs blood, especially during the holiday season.

The goal is to educate and bring awareness to the community at large. This holiday season, the INBC hopes that everyone who can will consider making blood donation part of their annual give back plans during this difficult period of the year. Can’t donate? Please consider volunteering or making a financial donation to help save lives.

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UNDER FOUR MINUTES WORKOUT ANYWHERE

by Justin Rundle

THREE EXERCISES targeting the upper body, midsection and legs performed with no equipment, in the corner of a room or office, even in front of the television or computer, can improve your circulation, break down cortisol, strengthen core muscles and improve attitude.

You give yourself a shot of endorphins with no pills. The following three exercises topped off with a Yoga relaxation pose will send you back to work, school or your family in a calmer state of mind and body.

YOUR TOTAL BODY STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISES:

KNEELING PUSH-UP: From a kneeling position, even out your bodyweight like your doing push-ups. If you can do traditional pushups, stick with that. If not, bend your knees, keeping your feet up in the air, eyes forward and lower your bodyweight to the floor. Chest should come close to the ground while hands are on each side of your chest. Then push off the ground (while keeping the core tight) and breathe out. Repeat this exercise for the next minute.

AIR SQUAT: From a standing position, extend your arms out in front of your body and push your hips back. Keeping the weight on your heels, sit back until your legs resemble a 90-degree bend. Shoulders, chest and eyes should all be upright with the knees behind the toes. Then stand back up, and repeat for a minute (don’t forget to keep the core tight!)

DOUBLE CRUNCH: Start by laying on your back, knees bent and heels on the ground. Clasp your hands together behind your head, elbows out and eyes up. Roll your hips up and crunch simultaneously. Knees and elbows should meet in the middle, and lower back down to the floor. Once shoulder blades and heels touch the ground, repeat for a full minute.

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YOGA RELAXATION POSES:

That’s it for the strength/total body training exercises. If you’re more advanced, or have more free time, go through this circuit two to three more times before finishing with a yoga move.

Although we are not yoga instructors, we’ve used basic yoga exercises and principles for the past decade. If you’re ready to take your fitness to the next level, we strongly encourage the use of mobility/flexibility training, and yoga is the perfect outlet for this.

To get started, use the one or all of the following exercises. For more in depth yoga training, checkout Yarrow Yoga (412 W. Boone Ave., Spokane) for hot yoga; CrossFit Spokane (116 E. Augusta Ave, Spokane) for gentle yoga.

To get started on your own, try one of the following to complete your Under Four Minute – Workout Anywhere.

HERO POSE: From a kneeling position, curl down over your legs, rest your head against your knees and hug your legs. Relax and breathe.

DOWNWARD FACING DOG: From a kneeling position, place both palms on the floor in the front of you, raise your buttocks and straighten legs to form a triangle, head between your arms. Count to ten and breathe.

FLOOR STRETCH: Lie flat on the floor, arms overhead. Reach with your left arm simultaneously stretching and flexing the left foot; repeat stretch with right arm and foot; alternate stretching right arm while flexing left foot; stretch left arm while flexing right foot. Repeat sequence and breathe.

BASIC BRIDGE: Lie flat on the floor, legs bent, heels placed as close to your buttocks as you can. Inhale and raise buttocks and hips from the floor in bridge formation.

Exhale and lower back slowly to rest on the floor. Repeat several times.

SEATED SUN: Sit straight on the floor with both legs stretched in front of you. Relax, inhale; exhale slowly while curling down over your knees to clasp ankles. Hold for a few seconds. Inhale while rising slowly to original sitting position and repeat.

Choose any one of these yoga relaxation poses to finish a three-exercise drill.

Stay tuned for the next installment of three-plus-Yoga drills from Workout Anywhere

by RundleFit. Repeat these drills during the day or night as often as needed. They are quick, efficient and transformative.

If you wish to see video or poster examples of these exercises and full workouts, please check out our site (soon to be an app), WorkoutAnywhere.com.

Cheers with water to your health!

Justin Rundle is a Certified Personal Trainer with nine years of training experience. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Whitworth University, and is the Mount Spokane High School Strength and Conditioning Coach, the Mt. Spokane Varsity Defensive Line Coach and the owner of www.workoutanywhere.net (online personal training and dieting assistance).

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HEALTH BEAT KICKBOXING

Kickboxing CRAZY FOR

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training studios to small boxing clubs, a kickboxing craze is happening. So what is making it such a popular workout?

The standard kickboxing class is done incorporating various punches, such as jabs, upper cuts and hooks, along with leg kicks and knee lifts. Classes can be done with or with out music and require no equipment aside from an 80-pound bag. Kickboxing is so effective because it is a full body workout providing balance, coordination and strength building while using 400-600 calories in a 45-minute class. It can be a calorie torching, body sculpting, strength building, sweat inducing experience.

Classes are facilitated with free hanging 80-pound bags. Choreographed music designed to bring your heart rate from “fat burning” beats per minute to a “high intensity cardio” pace keeps participants in sync with the beat and each other. It is a proven fact that your pace will naturally adapt to the rhythm of music, which is why we all like our favorite playlist when we workout.

Kickboxers each line up on opposite sides off the bag. While moving to the beat of the music, they follow a choreographed routine,

as the instructor calls out various hit and kick combinations done in sync on the bags.

What makes this so effective is the extreme amount of energy used while hitting an 80-pound bag. Remember, someone else is simultaneously working out on the other side of the bag, which triples the strength and intensity used. Just when you think the sweat drenching portion is done, its time to get down on the floor.

At Workout Warehouse, kickboxing class days are divided between lower body and upper body strength focus. Upper body days include 100 pushups. Yes, 100 pushups! It’s amazing to see a woman on her first day of class only be able to complete five pushups, but by the end of thirty days she is doing 100 pushups. Strength in the chest, back, legs and entire abdominal core is all part of a pushup.

Free weights are used for shoulders and arms, to strengthen the rotator cuffs, sculpt shoulders and define arms. Leg day focus includes various squats and specialized floor work with emphasis on the hip joint and pelvic girdle while maintaining flexibility.

The more stretch and range of motion a muscle uses, the more ligaments and tendons are strengthened, too. If you want a well-built butt and tight defined hips, this is your answer. Before it’s all over don’t forget the 300 abdominal crunch days.

Kickboxing classes are designed for women and men, and beginners through advanced. There is strict attention to form so shoulders don’t impinge and knee lines are kept safe. Is this a class for the young only? Not at all; the average age in class is 45. With age comes tenacity, drive and a high goal-focused attitude. So for those looking for inspiration, motivation and the drive to feel alive (and by that we mean feel the burn) consider adding kickboxing to your life. You’ll be crazy about it.

Stacy Benoscek is an owner and instructor at Work out Warehouse 11712 E. Montgomery in the Spokane Valley.

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Roots I remember ageism striking me right between the eyes, in Oaxaca, while I was climbing a pyramid at Monte Alban. Running, really. A silly sight from afar, trying to beat the veronica of the sun so I could get the “perfect” dusk shot with my Nikon.

Two elderly ladies on the side of the steps were selling beautiful weavings, something for which the Zapotec Indians of that region are known.

I got all huffy and puffy about their goods spread out on the steps. One of the 80-year-old women said to me in heavily accented Spanish, “ Calmate, joven. Despacio. En la juventud aprendemos, en la vejez que entendemos.”

“Take it easy, youngster. Slow down. In youth we learn, in age we understand.”

Silly me. I stopped, put my gear down and had a talk with both of them. It turns out that encounter 30 years ago resonates as I sit down and write a story on aging in place. Those two women spent ten hours a day selling handmade wares to tourists, and another two hours each day traveling back and forth to their small village to get to the pyramids. I spent two hours with them talking, watching the sunset and looking at their hands as they did on-the-spot weaving of bracelets known as pulsuras.

“Aging isn’t for the faint of heart” has been an adage I’ve heard all my life as a journalist and traveler, for sure. In Greece, in Vietnam, in Guatemala, in Spokane.

I hitchhiked from Nogales to Panama when I was 20. Backpacked across Europe when I was 23. Did a stint as dive master in the Yucatan when I was 30. Drove a motorcycle across (down) Vietnam when I was 36. Hiked the Copper Canyon in Chihuahua when I was 42.

Those Zapotec ladies have always been with me while on my “youthful adventures.” So, too, were the old corn farmers that I met in Huehuetenango. I watched as the sun rose on old fishermen in their 70s, in Vietnam, paddling out to sea in round dinghies. Or the 92-year-old professor of archeology from Mexico City, I interviewed, out on a dig south of Pueblo.

Irony number one is that I am a baby boomer, and 10,000 of my cohorts turn 65 each day in this country.

Aging Facts: > 40 million citizens were over 65 in the 2010 Census > 69 million 65 year-olds and up will be citizens of the USA by 2030 > The 85-plus population will double by 2025

So, those declining birth rates and increasing lifespans will cause this country to deal with a hard cold fact – one in five of us will be 65 or older by 2030. Now, take a gulp for this next factoid. One-third of the U.S. population by 2050 will be 65 or older.

Before we look at the aging in place movement around a Villages to Village paradigm, a few words of wisdom around aging from our literary folk lift this issue poetically: Age is a high price to pay for maturity. ~Tom Stoppard

The first half of life consists of the capacity to enjoy without the chance; the last half consists of the chance without the capacity. ~Mark Twain The great secret that all old people share is that you really haven’t changed in seventy or eighty years. Your body changes, but you don’t change at all. And that, of course, causes great confusion. ~Doris Lessing

We do have to think of community in a new way, outside the confines of neighborhood boundaries and the built environment, though ten years ago WSU professor Bob Scarfo was already neck deep in the aging and planning realm and trying to tackle the what-to-do details around the built environ-

ment and mobility. Here, from a conference, are Scarfo’s words invoking a more cooperative and multidisciplinary approach to the problems facing the aging, their spouses and families and all those services necessary to give our honored citizens life worth living.

“Successful and productive aging, the obesity epidemic and the built environment are areas of knowledge that employ similar language used by various professions,” Bob Scarfo, WSU landscape architecture professor, said kicking off a 2005 summer program on aging. “We share a common goal: outcomes that benefit the public health, safety and welfare. By putting a diverse set of professionals in the same room to understand our common language and common interests, we hope to identify practices born from collaboration that support aging well, obesity prevention and conservation of natural resources.”

Pooling Resources and Collective IQ The ideas around this topic are always heady when put into the vacuum of academia; however, “see, hear and speak no evil (problems)” is the traditional standard operating procedure (SOP) of American policy makers. The realities of how we’ve continuously put our collective head in the sand have not been lost by the Founder of Villages NW in Portland.

“I will not end up in a place where some 20 year-old attendant at 10:30 tells me that it’s now time to go play balloon bingo,” said Anne Andler at a recent house meet-up to get Portlanders interested in and involved with the Villages to Village movement. Andler is Villages NW’s first executive director.

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tion and early development.

She calls herself a “village midwife.”

She’s passionate about the aging issue wherever she goes, emphasizing her San Francisco Bay experience with folk at the county and state level there just not understanding that “this train is coming down the tracks quickly.” Andler was asking in 1972 why there was no plan in place for this huge number – 90 million baby boomers, the last of which were born in 1963 –that will be putting stresses on metro, county, state and national coffers.

Her concern is around dignity, selfactualization and quality of life for people aging, and none of the planners, policy makers, even agencies centered around aging were really talking about this train coming 65 miles an hour down the tracks. “Why? They didn’t know how they were going to pay for these services that year, let alone in the future,” says Andler. “So they just avoided talking about it.”

No Fountain of Youth Mumbo-jumbo The fact is, our neighbor to the south, Oregon, has 190,000 people 65 or older and will have 400,000 by 2030. Not something printed on those “fulfill your skiing and kayaking inner self in Bend, Oregon” brochures. The Nike and Intel campuses are not drawing outof-state and foreignborn techies to work there with the promo, “Oregon: almost a half million old folks but no place to put them.”

“Look, I talk to a lot of agencies around aging, as well as developers in the business of building retirement homes, and they have no big plans to build all these retirement

homes,” says Andler.

The movement to stay in your neighborhood, specifically in your house or apartment, started in 2001 with help from the Harvard Law School. Boston’s Beacon Hill Village was the first, and now 150 villages have been organized around the country with another 150 in nascent development. There are several in the Seattle/Puget Sound area.

More than 25 people met at Rachel Mohlere’s house. She’s the vice president of NW Villages, but brings to the movement her real estate background and involvement with older adult homeowners and their families, as well as work with the Aligning Lifespan and Neighborhood Development project.

Both Andler and Mohlere conceptualized the Villages to Village project for a spread out place like the Portland metroplex, as a hub and spoke design. The idea is bringing people from different distinct neighborhoods that may or may not have a history with their neighborhood councils like we have in Spokane into these communities of action. The hub and spoke design will enable Villages to develop in their natural neighborhood boundaries and be able to focus on programs – and not forced to go through the rigors of creating and maintaining nonprofit organizations while competing for funds with one another. The hub holds the 501(c)(3) for them all.

There is a membership cost that includes both a services and activities component for individual or households. The four-prongs of the non-profit Villages to Village movement include: > Established services in the area already in place for those people considered elderly or aged through the city, county, councils on aging and non-profits – a Village staff will coordinate and contact all those supports to assist people with all services, including the number one need, which is transportation. > Volunteers within the Village – this is where people in the village with varying capabilities, abilities and knowledge bases can help fellow villagers with everything from getting the computer up and running to making it possible for folks to get to doctors’ appointments > The third component is having venders vetted and on-line to give reduced services for the Villagers – the staff of the Village will take applications, look at their bonding credentials, insurance coverage and will conduct background checks. > Finally, the Eastside Village in Portland, that just rolled out October 1st with some fanfare, like all Villages, has a social-activities component that gets members out for music, the arts, outdoors activities, you name it.

Ultimately, it’s a way to mitigate the loneliness, isolation and fearful state many older adults end up in living alone

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Who in the ‘We Are the 99 Percent’ Movement are Prepared for Retirement?

Many more women seem to be involved in the Village movement, as a way to give back to their communities, and as Boomers, many were part of the Civil Rights-Social Justice movements of the 1960s and ‘70s, so they want to be part of a system around direct partnerships.

Both Andler and Mohlere emphasize that women traditionally have fewer resources to draw from for retirement.

“If your retirement plan is your husband, you better hope he doesn’t die,” says Andler, with her wry sense of humor. “If it’s your kids, you better hope they don’t move. And, if it’s your friends, then you better hope they don’t become enemies.”

So what might be the top benefits of creating a village here in Spokane?

Here’s Mohlere’s pitch: “Ultimately, I think, it’s a way to mitigate the loneliness, isolation and fearful state that many older adults end up in living alone, and it also spares many people the option of ending up in a soul-crushing facility. But there are other tangibles – fewer re-admit-

tances to hospitals that have discharged older adults back into their isolation. This is big for hospitals, as they are now penalized when someone goes home and lands back in the ER a day later. Often these people have no transportation to get their meds, and need basic help. The Village helps a lot.”

The talk at September’s meet and greet included terms like egalitarian and economy of scale and collective bargaining power. This power in numbers and collective or communitarian spirit build a certain muscularity into a movement that does not need a bricks and mortar start-up, Mohlere told the group, ranging in age from early 30s to 65.

There are other forms of neighborhood systems that promote aging in place.

NORCs– naturally occurring retirement communities – unfold by accident when, say a couple sells and moves into a condo, thus, over time encouraging areas of a neighborhood to be a magnet for 55 year olds and older. The idea of aging and having the power and right to stay in place in order to make that passage through the natural steps of aging, even in the case of aging with memory challenges, is almost revolutionary in a culture that is so youth oriented.

Numbers Don’t Lie Scarpo came to Vancouver a few years ago and talked about mobility challenges for the aging. Some of the numbers for Clark County around aging are interesting, and speak to an aging in place/Villages to Village movement afoot in the Vancouver metroplex. Andler is already setting up Clark County Villages to Village opportunities.

The Washington (State) Association of Area Agencies on Aging is not the most robust clearing house on the concepts around aging in place. Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington is another portal into some of the nitty gritty of care and aging. But the self-empowerment issue tied to staying in one’s home, apartment or shared living situation is pretty non-existent in Eastern Washington. The fact is, however, there are not enough senior living places in Spokane County (and never will) to handle those daunting numbers seen above for

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If we had true affordable housing options and decent public transportation, we would have fewer people straddled with debt and two and three jobs just to break even.

The entire farm is being gambled by predatory financial, insurance and real estate empires that over time have destroyed the middle class and generations to follow.

As many humanitarians believe, a society is judged by how it treats its old, children and the less advantaged or fortunate.

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Both Mohlere and Andler are selfdescribed lefties who also love to engage in the geopolitical and philosophical when talking about aging, but the pragmatic also carries the day. Both say hospitals and Medicaid are looking at how health care costs will go down dramatically with effective aging in place systems, like the Villages concept, because patients will have cohesive, planned care in their homes and a system of volunteers checking up, assisting with care, and feeding both stomachs and spirits through those four big components of the Villages to Village system.

Finally, as a journalist and teacher-student of communication, I find it interesting to end a piece on just what language means when dealing with aging versus evolving, or old versus mature.

I asked Mohlere a simple question: What have you learned as an individual and as someone part of a community from your work on the Villages to Village campaign?

She was adamant about how we couch things. “Language matters.

If you call it, ‘Helping old people age in place,’ you lose all the folks who think they not old, and the adult kids who would give their eyeteeth if their parents would stop aging in place and move somewhere. Our culture thinks of and speaks of older adults at ‘seniors’ and makes them other than ‘regular’ adults. There’s intrinsic ageism and distancing. All of these things need to be addressed. We need help with branding. Also, city planners and funders don’t like the

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topic – it challenges their denial. They just want to hook it all to helping kids – much more sexy.”

What a concept! People of all ages, all abilities, all economic classes, all backgrounds, all ethnicities, in a community where the bottom line is following one rule and one adage: “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you” . . . . And, “It takes a village to care for each person.”

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Pickups are more popular than ever niquely American, the pickup is the backbone of getting things done. After a slow start in 2015, truck sales shifted into high gear this summer and continue. With upward momentum in the U.S. economy, manufacturers are expanding their lineups, building more trucks and confirming how important the pickup is to the U.S. market. Rising fuel prices slowed sales for awhile, prompting manufacturers to respond by engineering new fuel-efficient engines. Bravo! Trucks have also become much more comfortable to drive, mirroring cars’ features such as tuned suspensions, four wheel disc brakes, moon roofs, leather interiors, premium stereos and advanced electronic safety features. Even construction workers appreciate comfort and safety!

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It’s more than that though – pickups have also become a favorite commuter vehicle for families. Ask my wife – in addition to hauling beauty bark, she hauls the grandkids. Let’s take a deeper dive into the popularity of pickups to understand more about the truck market and what to consider if you are buying one.

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performance for that month since 2007, led by the F-150 pickup. Fiat Chrysler sales increased two percent with the help of Ram trucks while General Motors reported significant gains for full-size Silverado and Sierra sales. Toyota pickup sales are up over 5%. Overall, truck sales are leading the U.S. auto market towards the sixth consecutive year of growth since the 2009 economic downturn.

Total sales is trending at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 17.8 million units, according to Autodata Corp.

Breaking 17 million units has only happened three times, including 17.3 million in 2014. The Ford F-150 remains the most popular truck in America, followed by the Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra and Dodge Ram 1500.

Based on the increasing popularity of trucks and SUVs, buyers will need to be even more resourceful to negotiate their deals, even with used trucks.

It’s become a seller’s market. One of my favorite resources, Consumer Reports, is the original car buying resource but by no means the only one – NADA.com, Edmunds.com, Kelly Blue Book-KBB.com and Truecar.com offer online research tools and information to get you started. A comparison chart from Pickuptrucks. com from June 2015 YTD also confirms this year’s strong sales trend.

Incentives and special dealer financing add to the success of pickup sales. In some cases there is more than $10,000 in discounts on specific vehicle configurations and trim packages; understand though a new full-size base pickup starts around $25,000 and quickly approaches $50,000 with options. You’re not going to see a $10K discount on a $25K base

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model truck. Buy smart! That means understanding your needs then using online and manufacturer resources.

If you’re not planning to carry multi-ton loads or pull a heavy trailer, you won’t need a full-sized heavyduty HD pickup truck rated at ¾ of a ton or one ton (F-250, F-350 or 2500/3500). Lighter duty half-ton trucks such as the Ford F-150 and GMC 1500 offer the same bed, are just as rugged and ride high off the ground. Maybe a mid-size pickup will work? The Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado models offer price points as low as $18,000. There are more choices: full-size or mid-size; long or short bed; regular, extended or crew cab; two or four doors; two or four-wheel drive; standard or automatic transmission? Engines range from four-cylinders, V6s to V8s and big liter diesels. If the truck will serve as both a workhorse and family car, consider an extended-cab or crew-cab with four doors. If you plan to drive in snow, deep mud or more than a short distance off road, choose four-wheel drive. Inland Northwest driving generally means 4x4.

After all these years, the pickup is still a body on frame design, constructed to withstand heavy use including off-road. Today’s trucks ride a lot smoother with improved suspensions and larger tire circumferences. The base pickup truck is considered the half-ton truck and often called a 1500-series. Models in this class include the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ram 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Ford F-150, Nissan Titan and Toyota Tundra.

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requirements without buying more than you need. Start with a base model and work your way up by adding features you need and not including features you can live without. Finding a new base model truck at a dealer will be a challenge as most dealer-ordered trucks will have upgraded packages and added features.

If you are towing a trailer, a midsize pickup truck can handle 3,000 to 6,000 lbs. while most full-size 1500class trucks can tow between 5,000 to 10,000 lbs. HD pickups can be configured to tow as much as 31,000 lbs. It’s important to understand the specifications of the truck you are considering – engine size, transmission, frame length and axle ratios, which affect how much torque is transmitted to the rear wheels. Don’t overlook manufacturer installed towing packages – all of these impact a truck’s towing capacity.

Pickup truck safety features and technology are catching up quickly to passenger cars and SUVs. Electronic stability control was mandated on light-duty pickups in 2012. It’s especially useful in slippery conditions or where someone takes a corner too fast. It also minimizes axle hop on rough surfaces. Most new pickup trucks have lap-and-shoulder belts even in the front center position and top-tether and lower latch attachments in the rear seats. Chestlevel side air bags are common for front-seats and curtain-style side air bags that cover the front and rear side windows are increasingly common.

Another useful feature, traction control, can help you drive on a slippery road, but doesn’t aid in a sideways skid. It is helpful with rear-drive pickup trucks, which are prone to tire slippage, especially when the bed is empty. More recent safety advances include telematics systems that automatically alert emergency personnel if an air bag deploys; lane-departure

Restore it! Enjoy it! Love it! warning systems that sound an alert if you change lanes without signaling and rear-view cameras to prevent back-over accidents. A blind zone behind a pickup truck can be 20 feet or more. Look for features including warning systems that alert drivers to vehicles in their blind spots to the side; automatic-braking systems – a collision-avoidance system that applies the brakes when approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly. Another emerging technology is lane-keeping assist, which centers the vehicle in the lane if a driver starts to drift. These safety technologies may not yet be available as standard equipment on all brands and models of pickups; however, if they are optional, consider including them with your truck.

If the pickup truck market is so strong, how does one negotiate the purchase price? Consider these two strategies – order one from the factory with the options you want or buy a certified used truck. There are two types of owners – those who keep a vehicle for a long time and those who get a new one about every five-seven years. A big downside of buying a new truck is depreciation.

New pickups have been known to shed half their value in the first two or three years; however, if you will be driving the truck for years, ordering a new one with the package and options you want may be worth the investment. You know the base price and how much the options you want are. Negotiate a reasonable margin for the dealer and you’re done. You will have to wait awhile though with the new order process.

Buying a one or two year old certified truck is a great idea. Depreciation changes year to year, depending on competitive forces, fuel prices, new model introductions and other market factors. In today’s market, prices are strong. Used pickups are a great alternative – the used-truck market is

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nearly three times the size of the new-truck market, so there’s a wide range of choices. Modern pickup trucks, if maintained properly, can stay on the road for 200,000 miles or longer, especially when equipped with a diesel engine. Plus, new car manufacturer’s Certified Used Vehicle programs offer warranties.

If you are buying a used truck, especially from a private party, a careful pre-purchase inspection remains a vital part of the process – consider taking it to a new auto dealer that represents that manufacturer or brand for a professional mechanic’s inspection.

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Another key to choosing a good used pickup is to focus on reliability, even when a prospective vehicle is still covered by its original factory warranty. This is where Consumer Reports (CR) shines. They have been tracking vehicle reliability, frequency of repair records and warranties for years, and they offer a database for all vehicles so you can review trucks’ scores in key areas. CR’s reliability scores are not a guarantee but they do quantify reliability and increase your odds of a good buy.

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From three top chefs at the hottest restaurants in Spokane comes a look at Thanksgiving pasts, making your own culinary memories and what makes this year’s holiday truly special: great food and family.

MOLLY PATRICK, EXECUTIVE CHEF, MANITO TAP HOUSE AND THE BLACKBIRD One reservation away from being completely booked, and only two free spots at the bar for overflow, Molly Patrick peeks out from the kitchen on this crisp fall Friday night to watch the goings on at the front of the house. Over the course of several minutes, a line will form from the host stand to the front door and then will snake all the way to the outside of the patio at The Blackbird, her new restaurant. Patrick does double duty overseeing kitchens at Manito Tap House and The Blackbird. She’s an anomaly in Spokane, as one of the few female executive chefs.

Because Patrick runs not one, but two of the most popular kitchens in the city, this makes her an enigma and a gastronomic star in the making. To say this young chef is under some pressure is an understatement. What’s not novel about Patrick is that chefs new and old have a long tenured love hate relationship with lines, such as the one we see growing before our eyes. On one hand, chefs (and their investors) love to see a line because it means their fare is bringing in patrons and it also means the front of the house is doing its job giving service with a smile. Lines mean profit too, but in the same breath, chefs disdain lines because the volume of food their kitchen is going to need to produce under pressure, Not to mention The Blackbird’s cooking staff is new and as of yet untested under fire. Their duration together has been short. One wrong move by the kitchen staff tonight could cost the restaurant thousands of dollars in comp’d meals and free glasses of wine, not to mention embarrassment. Dinner will be a nonstop flow of guests for the next three to four hours— a test is coming. Chef Molly Patrick is level headed, cool, but very intense. She has her game face on tonight.

Patrick—jet black hair, lip rings and face piercings aside—spent a honeyed childhood in the deep south. Her Thanksgivings on the family farm just outside Macon, Georgia were storied. “We would all meet at the farm, about 20 of us. I helped cook and I remember feeling so close to my siblings. We’d steal olives from the antipasto and put them on our fingers and play.” The food served at holidays was influenced by the French-Canadian and Italian parts of her family. Patrick describes two dishes that made the holiday particularly special for her. “What I enjoyed most about the food was when my mom would make a Jell-O dish with cranberries and fold in crème fraiche and nutmeg,” she says. “When it was finished, it was this tangy, creamy goodness. The turkey was a favorite as well.” Said Patrick, “We stuffed the bird with pork sausage, and while the turkey was roasting, we basted it with the drippings from the sausage. It makes the best gravy and a ridiculously moist turkey.” Here is her family recipe for sausage stuffed turkey. >>>

MOLLY PATRICK'S SAUSAGE STUFFED TURKEY

INGREDIENTS: 20-lb turkey 4-6 lbs pork sausage Sage (fresh) Rosemary (fresh) Salt and pepper ½ lb butter (¼ lb melted, ¼ lb cut in cubes) 1 loaf French bread, dried and grated 1 loaf wheat bread, dried and grated 1 large onion grated 3 stalks of celery grated ¼ cup bacon grease

METHOD: In a bowl mix sausage, sage, rosemary and salt and pepper, stuff in the turkey. In a separate bowl, combine wheat and French bread, butter, onion, celery, melted butter, bacon grease, salt and pepper to taste, sage and rosemary. Stuff the turkey.

Run your hand under the skin of the bird to loosen from the breast. Rub butter under the skin and fill with rosemary and sage.

Make sure to get butter behind the wings and legs. Bake at 350 until done. To ensure turkey and stuffing are both done, use a thermometer.

Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees.

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TYLER GARDENER, EXECUTIVE CHEF, DOWN RIVER GRILL Raised in Coeur d’Alene, Tyler Gardener was brought up in a family that loved food: real, honest, close to the earth, unprocessed food. His father was a chef. It was no surprise to the family that immediately after high school Tyler attended and graduated first from the North Idaho College culinary program, and then it was off to Portland’s elite Western Culinary for a second degree. His Thanksgivings took place at the house of his grandmother, who herself, grew all the foods for holiday dinners. Thanksgiving afternoons were spent playing football with his cousins and observing his grandmother, as if by magic, use homegrown vegetables, fruits and herbs to create some of the most wonderful dishes he’d ever tasted. A look at her is perhaps a look at Tyler Gardner. At the tender age of 27, Gardener is the youngest executive chef in our area. His food, like his grandmother’s, is based on sustainability and local sourcing.

It’s no surprise Chef Gardener runs the kitchen at Down River Grill, an establishment located in the Audubon Park neighborhood of Spokane, and at the cutting edge of Inland Northwest nouveau cuisine. In celebration of this Thanksgiving, Gardener provided us a favorite recipe for his strawberry rhubarb pie.

CRUST INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into pieces 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces 10 tablespoons (about) ice water

TYLER GARDENER'S STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PIE

CRUST DIRECTIONS: Combine flour, sugar and salt in food processor. Using on/off turns, cut in shortening and butter until coarse meal forms. Blend in enough ice water, 2 tablespoons at a time, to form moist clumps. Gather dough into ball; cut in half. Flatten each half into disk. Wrap separately in plastic; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled. Let dough soften slightly at room temperature before rolling.

FILLING INGREDIENTS: 3 1/2 cups 1/2-inch-thick slices trimmed rhubarb (1 1/2 pounds untrimmed) 1 16-ounce strawberries, hulled, halved (about 3 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large egg yolk beaten to blend with 1 teaspoon water (for glaze) FILLING DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Toss gently to blend.

Roll out 1 dough disk on floured work surface to 13-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Trim excess dough, leaving 3/4-inch overhang. Cut fourteen 1/2-inch-wide strips. Spoon filling into crust. Arrange 7 dough strips atop filling, spacing evenly. Form lattice by placing remaining dough strips in opposite direction atop filling. Trim ends of dough strips even with overhang of bottom crust. Fold strip ends and overhang under, pressing to seal. Crimp edges. Brush glaze over crust. Transfer pie to baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake pie until golden and filling thickens, about another 25 minutes.

ADAM HEGSTED, CHEF AND OWNER, THE WANDERING TABLE Fresh from a review in the Wall Street Journal, Hegsted, sat down with Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living between meetings and a flurry of morning activity at his wildly popular Wandering Table in Kendall Yards.

Chef Hegsted’s a local guy, born and raised right here in Spokane. At 35, he’s been recognized by the James Beard Foundation (the JBF is to the culinary world what the Mellon Foundation is to the humanities)— a huge honor to be sure. For this chef’s holiday remembrance he recalls communal cooking with his grandmother and mother, and an aunt who was a U.S. ambassador and traveled the world. Her influence on his food we see to this very day.

Hegsted’s formidable years in the kitchen were about technique and wonderment. “Thanksgiving is a day where people lavish attention on one or two dishes making them delicious and special,” he says. “Spending time with family showed me the power of food and togetherness. That’s something I’ve carried over to my own career and specifically at Wandering Table.” Hegsted has three brothers, two of which work with him in Kendall Yards, making Wandering Table truly a family affair. The dish that follows is the Hegsted’s family recipe for macaroni and cheese.

ADAM HEGSTED'S MACARONI & CHEESE

INGREDIENTS: ½ lb butter 1 ½ lb cream cheese ¾ quart Half & Half 2 T garlic, minced 2 T onions, diced ¼ cup cornstarch 1 pinch chili flakes 1 pinch nutmeg ½ T salt ½ lb Parmesan cheese ½ lb American cheese 2 lbs macaroni, dry

METHOD: 1. Whip together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add everything while whipping, except Half & Half and macaroni.

2. Slowly pour in Half & Half until incorporated. Heat oven to 425 degrees.

3. Heat slowly over medium heat while whisking. Add more Half & Half to thin to sauce consistency. While heating, cook macaroni until al dente, strain and drain.

4. Mix together cooked and drained macaroni. Mix until combined. Pour into a ceramic dish and bake until golden on top, about 15 minutes. Warning: macaroni will reach molten lava temp. Remove from oven, let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

From these local chefs, to your table at home, "Happy Thanksgiving!"

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you say? Isn’t that somewhere you head in your early twenties at 10 a.m. on a Saturday for some greasy eggs and a plentiful tower of ho-hum pancakes with a scoop of frothy butter after a late night at Jack and Dan’s? Well, yes…

But! There are a select few diners whose freshness attracts even the most discerning non-coed patrons. The kind of casual eatery that feel like a mix between a neighborhood café and those hangouts of yesteryear, complete with nostalgic counter seating and milkshakes, but with a modern touch.

If homey food like house made strawberry preserves and slow cooked corned beef is your jam (but you are so over greasy eggs), then this simple little café might be the ticket for a family breakfast outing or a filling lunch after a day at the lake.

My family and I visited Chomper Café on Sunday at the height of the breakfast hour. Families with grandparents and kids in tow, biker gangs who brunch (at least that’s what I would name a leather-clad group of Harley enthusiasts eating omelets) and a few single diners leisurely reading the newspaper were among the throng in the dining room.

The Café sits on a historic farm dating back to 1903. A big red barn and its silo can be seen from the restaurant’s dining room, what used to be the garage of the original farmhouse. Silhouettes of roosters, pigs and owls are painted on the walls in red and black while the remainder of the restaurant follows suit with country charm: mismatched cherry red farmhouse chairs, playful sayings in frames and a corner for the littles to play house while they wait for their waffles.

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The Veggie Benny

The staff was bustling around, checking names off the wait list and running food, but took care to ask us if we would like a booth or a table, as I was wearing an infant in a sling. That small attention to detail made me feel welcomed as we waited about 30 minutes on the porch of the restaurant to be seated.

Like most neighborhood cafés and diners, breakfast is served all day, every day, with lunch available for the pancake-averse (those people do exist, unfortunately). The menu serves up all the favorites like Chicken Fried Steak ($11.95), Biscuits and Gravy ($3.50), Scrambles ($8.95-$10.95), Omelets ($7.95-$11.95), and Pancakes, Waffles and French Toast ($5$8.50).

Chomper Fries (thick, crispy discs of homestyle potatoes, $3 to share but accompanies

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Biscuits and Gravy

most breakfasts), Corned Beef Hash (slowbraised in house for 12 hours, $10.95) and the decadent Cinnamon Roll Trio (fresh baked classic, maple pecan and a seasonal, $5.50…to share, of course!) were standouts on the menu.

We started with a few cups of DOMA coffee ($2.25). Roasted down the road in Post Falls, it was piping hot and perfectly brewed. If we were feeling adventurous, we might have sprung for the Fancy ($3), coffee with brown sugar, cinnamon and whipped cream or the fresh-squeezed Chomper Lemonade ($3).

The only blip with the coffee was that it took some persistence to get refills.

Definitely hard work for servers, but sort of a cardinal rule of the breakfast shift— keep those mugs filled or people get cranky!

As an “appetizer,” we ordered a cup of the soup du jour, which was Red Pepper, Rice and Chicken ($3). The soup was tangy and tomato-y, a bit under salted, but a warming and flavorful way to prime our palates. Other daily specials included Mac n’ Cheese with a Beer Brat and Sour Cream Apple Pie (hellooo, yum!).

For our entrées, we ordered the Veggie Benny ($9.50), the BATS Omelet ($9.95) and the Corned Beef Hash ($10.95). They proved a good value once the food was delivered: the portions were generous and the ingredients extremely fresh.

The Veggie Benny consisted of two poached eggs atop wilted spinach, sliced

tomatoes and avocado on a toasted English muffin. The house made hollandaise was served on the side (as requested), along with Chomper fries. The paprika and chives listed in the description on the menu were curiously missing, but my sister-in-law didn’t seem to notice once she sampled her Benedict assemblage. The sauce was eggy and rich with a touch of bite.

BATS stands for bacon, avocado, tomato and Swiss, a solid combination for an omelet. The dish as a whole was substantial, but the omelet itself was modest— don’t expect a behemoth like the ones they serve at Huckleberry’s on a Saturday morning.

A note on the toast: super thick— a close second to homemade, the Café gets it delivered from the local Franz bakery.

My favorite item was the Corned Beef Hash. The meat was tender and extremely flavorful. If it was on a bone, it would have been falling off. Stringy in a very good way and not a tad too greasy, this slow-braised dish is something that would get me in the car for an early morning cruise to Stoddard Park. Our server made no qualms about subbing out the grilled onions for a bit of avocado, which I personally thought rounded out the colors of the hash nicely.

Lastly, I performed the “oatmeal challenge.” The taste, texture, freshness and presentation of the rudimentary oat can tell you quite a bit about a restaurant. In Chomper’s case, a large bowl of rolled oats came out steaming hot, chewy but not too dense. Little cups of moist raisins, brown sugar and chopped pecans made the simple but yummy dish something I actually wanted to take home for a snack later.

Overall, Chomper Café is a diner’s delight. A few blips with the service that were understandable given the rush were a small thing to endure— and not something to keep us from making that beautiful drive out to North Idaho for their savory corned beef and Chomper fries. Oh yes, and those cinnamon rolls!

Chomper Café is located at 2345 W. Prairie Ave., Hayden, Idaho, and is open daily, 7a.m.-3 p.m.

(208) 719-0441, www.chompercafe.com

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All Hail Republic (Pi)

by Cara Strickland photography by Rick Singer Photography

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here’s a newcomer to the Manito Shopping Center.

Though the team that brought you Downriver Grill and The Flying Goat are hardly newcomers to the Spokane restaurant scene, their new venture is called Republic Pi, but I’m tempted to nickname it Flying Goat South. Both restaurants are pizza focused, though there are only two menu overlaps (The Waikiki, $14, and #37, AKA: The Kiernan, $15). Even though the crust uses a slightly different recipe, it was easy to forget that I wasn’t at the Flying Goat, a good thing by all accounts.

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Still, Republic Pi has its own flavor and flair. If you were a patron of Vintages at 611, the former tenant of the space, you’re sure to notice the change. The atmosphere manages to be cozy and relaxed, but still feels like a place you might want to bring a date, or a client. On both my visits, the patronage spanned the full range from professionals grabbing a post-work drink to couples and college students. My dining companions and I never had trouble hearing each other talk, even when the restaurant was busy (which seems to be most of the time).

On one visit, we started with the Rockwood Avocado ($8.50). Half an avocado is sliced, beer battered, fried and served with Pico de Gallo and lime crème. I’m a great fan of anything with avocado, but the frying didn’t add to the appeal for me. I found myself adding salt while heaping on the provided condiments. On the other hand, the spicy Cliff Park Brussels Sprouts ($11) roasted with crispy bacon, balsamic, cracked pepper and chili flakes were utterly addictive. Our pizza arrived while my guest and I were finishing them. “I can’t stop eating these and I know there’s pizza,” she said. When vegetables are taking precedence over well-crafted pizza, you know they’re doing something right.

With so many pizzas, it’s hard to pick just one. Unlike many innovative pizza purveyors, Republic Pi is happy to do half and half on most pizzas. Our server even made suggestions about what pizzas paired well together, as they inevitably meet in the middle. She was right about the Fairview ($15) topped with ham, pear, cheese and white balsamic reduction over garlic cream sauce. We coupled it with the Dalton ($14.50), essentially a pulled pork sandwich over pizza with green onions, coleslaw and honey apple BBQ sauce. Both pizzas were delightful on their own. The Fairview offered a satisfying texture in the layers of pear and ham, and a light, sweet taste, cut by the savory sauce and the smoky crust, which has no intention of being mistaken for thin. The Dalton also brought a sweetness to the table, even though it had a lot going on, it carried it off nicely. I didn’t miss the bun, and I appreciated how the slightly warm coleslaw complimented the pulled pork texture and flavor.

The next time I visited, I went more traditional, trying one half The District ($13) with red sauce, sopressetta, fresh basil, cremini mushrooms and smoked fresh mozzarella. On the other side, was The Republic ($16), the restaurant title track. It’s a puttanesca pizza

Above: Republic Pizza | Below: Fairview Pizza

Below: District Pizza

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Right: Guiness Pudding Below: Rockwood Avacado

Right: Curry Lemon Drop

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topped with tomatoes, capers, kalamata olives, green onion, basil and fresh mozzarella. Both were savory and fairly light, but satisfying. Even though these are from different menu sections (The District is under “Traditionalists” and The Republic under “Progressives”) they both offer the Italian flair that sometimes undergirds a pizza craving in an ingredient-focused, flavorful way.

The weekly pizza specials offer a platform for even more adventurous pies according to the seasons and the whim of the chef (the day we went it included fresh figs and prosciutto).

For those who think that pizza is not a complete meal without beer, Republic Pi offers a locally focused on-tap selection. We had a hard time deciding on just one and went for a sampler ($8, with occasional upcharges for premium beers) which includes five, 4-ounce samples. There is also a foodfriendly wine menu, including several reasonably priced by-the-glass selections. There is plenty of fun to be had with craft cocktails here, as well. On one visit, I tried a Curry Lemon Drop ($10), which tasted of delicious Indian cuisine, leaving a pleasant spice on the finish.

For dessert, my companion and I split a Guinness pudding ($5), a rich concoction served in a Guinness glass and garnished with salted toffee pieces and whipped cream. It was decadent enough that we had to take it home (it was perfect the next day, along with some reheated pizza which came out great in my toaster oven). Other dessert options include house made soft serve ice cream in rotating flavors.

Before my visits, my biggest question was whether Republic Pi would measure up to her sister restaurant.

After my experiences there, I think it’s safe to say that it’s all in the family.

Making Spokane’s food scene look good.

Call today for a free quote.

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Republic Pi is located at 611 E. 30th Ave., Spokane, and is open Sunday through Thursday, 11a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday to Saturday, 11a.m. to midnight.

(509) 863-9196

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Chomper Café photo by Ctoreson Photography

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DINING Guide

The Dining Guide includes summaries of local restaurants that are featured on a rotating basis each month and/or issue.

Suggestions for additions or corrections can be sent to katie@spokanecda.com ASIAN AND INDIAN Aloha Island Grill. Hawaiian. Operating out of two former Taco John shacks on Monroe and West Francis, Patrick and Lori Keegan serve up fresh, tender Teriyaki Chicken “plates” that will keep you coming back. Based on family recipes from the islands and plenty more than just teriyaki, both spots offer a student discount; the Francis location serves a creative breakfast concoction called the “Loco Moco.”

Order it the way “Huff” (Patrick’s nickname) gets his. Open daily. 1724 N Monroe (509443-1632) and 1220 W Francis (509) 4132029. www.eataloha.com. $-$$ Ding How. Asian. Specializing in Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Korean dishes, Ding How has plenty of variety. This restaurant has already become the place for sushi and other Asian cuisine with regular customers coming from Spokane, Coeur d’Alene and other areas. Ding How offers over 100 sushi items including their special Lobster Roll and Yellowstone Roll. Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm, Dinner Mon-Thu 4-9pm, Fri 4-10pm, Sat 129pm, Sun 12-9pm. 1332 N Liberty Lake Rd, Liberty Lake. (509) 921-1901. $-$$ Gordy’s Sichuan Café. Provincial Chinese.

This intimate bistro with a creative menu is a temple to the Sichuan cuisine of southwest China. Chef Gordon Crafts and his team serve up dishes laced with ginger, garlic, chiles, and the lemony Sichuan “pepper” that sets your tongue buzzing. Open since 1997, Gordy’s is a wonderful exception to mediocre and standardized American Chinese food. Heavenly dumplings, searing chile basil soup, and the best lemon chicken around are only the beginning. Open Tues-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 4-9pm. 501 E 30th Ave in Spokane. (509) 747-1170. $$ Shogun. Japanese. Shogun is really two restaurants. First are the familiar hibachi tables.

Each table seats about eight and comes with a personal chef who prepares a selection of beef, chicken, and seafood in front of delighted guests. Trained in the art of hibachi cooking, chefs serve as impromptu performance artists, amazing diners with kitchen acrobatics, sleight-of-hand and grill-assisted pyrotechnics. The other is the sushi bar, perhaps one of the largest and best equipped east of

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Seattle. Across the bamboo bridge, over a tranquil koi pond and past the waterfall and lounge, this is a quiet refuge and counterpoint to the frenetic atmosphere of the main dining room. Shogun is a perfect spot for either a special celebration or a quiet night out. Open seven days 5-10pm. 821 E 3rd. (509) 5347777. $$-$$$ Suki Yaki Inn. Japanese. Many of us can’t remember a time when the Suki Yaki Inn wasn’t tucked away in the same location around the corner of Bernard and Riverside. Spokane’s first Japanese restaurant, there are no acrobatic samurai chefs to be seen, but it is still the place to come for classic teriyaki and sushi. And the only place to enjoy the traditional private dining rooms seated upon cushions on the floor, shoes left outside. Lunch MonFri 11am-2pm, Dinner Mon-Fri 5-11pm, Fri 4-11pm, Sun 4-10pm; Lounge seven days until 2am. 119 N Bernard. (509) 624-0022. www. sukiyaki-inn.com. $$ Sushi.com. Japanese. We still think the name is about as cheesy as you can get for a sushi bar and Japanese restaurant, but the food transcends the curious dot.com label over the door. Sit at the sushi bar and enjoy what’s fresh or take a table and explore the menu that also includes plenty of excellent hot options if raw fish still makes you nervous. Some of our favorites are the super white tuna and the house tempura. Mon-Fri 11am-9:30pm, Sat 12 noon-9pm, Sun 12 noon-8pm. 430 West Main, Spokane. (509) 838-0630. $-$$$ Sushi I. Japanese. This strip mall storefront on Spokane’s South Hill is home to some of the best sushi in the region, as well as authentic bowls of ramen and teriyaki on sizzling cast iron platters. The lightly-battered tempura is perfect and the house keeps a collection of great sakes. It’s worth becoming a regular since some of the best sushi offerings are off the menu. Mon-Thu 11am-pm, Fri 11am10pm, Sat 12-10pm, Sun 4-9pm. 4314 South Regal in Spokane. (509) 703-7053. www.spokanesushii.com. $-$$$ Sushi Maru. Japanese. A conveyor belt sushi spot in the heart of the downtown Riverpark Square mall in Spokane, Sushi Maru is the perfect place for a quick, healthy, and entertain-

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ing meal before or after a movie. The $3.75 Tuna Poki Salad is a steal and the off-menu mochi balls are a must. There are plenty of fully-cooked rolls and other items like Orange Chicken on the fun visual menu, if raw fish makes you nervous. Mon-Thu 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm. 808 West Main Avenue in Spokane. (509) 455-3900. www.sushimaruspokane.com. $-$$ Sushi Yama. Japanese and Korean. After years developing a cult-following in Airway Heights and serving up some of the best sushi in the region, Charlie Yamamoto has opened a second location on 3rd Avenue in downtown Spokane. The space works as an Asian restaurant with touches of the truck stop vibe remaining from its Arctic Circle days. Most of the menu will be familiar to Charlie’s West Plains clientele. Try one of his fine, sportstheme rolls that anchor the sushi side of the menu. Bento boxes and classic Korean dishes are also served up with relish. Thu-Sat 11am10pm, Sun-Tues 11am-9pm, Closed Wed. 1321 West 3rd Avenue in Spokane. (509) 6245553. $-$$$ Swagat. Indian. “Swagat” means “welcome” in Punjabi.” In this case, “welcome back” might be fitting since the man running the kitchen is Pargat Singh whose cooking was the heart of the Bombay Palace until five years ago. Try the lunch buffet if you want to explore Swagat’s menu with well over 80 options or go straight to your favorites. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-9:30pm, Sat 12-9:30pm, Sun 12-9pm. 14415 E Sprague in the Spokane Valley. (509) 315-8785. www.spokaneswagat. com. $-$$ Taste of India. Indian. A family-owned restaurant on the Division hill offering authentic cuisine emphasizing northern Indian flavors.

Taste of India boasts a casual atmosphere with a soundtrack of traditional music and a popular lunch buffet during the week. Try the Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Curry, or Vegetarian Samosa. Mon-Thur 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm. 3110 N Division in Spokane. (509) 327-7313. $-$$ Thai Bamboo. Thai. Each of the four regional Thai Bamboo locations offers a massive Southeast Asian menu in settings designed to

transport you across the Pacific. Inside each restaurant you’ll find Thai stone and wood carvings, water fountains, Thai music and the namesake bamboo décor. Thai Bamboo continues to be #1 Best Thai in readers’ polls and both the newest location on North Division and the CdA restaurant feature a Tiki-Beach styled lounge and a striking sky ceilings in the main dining rooms. Think Vegas with pad thai. All locations Mon-Thu 11:30-9pm, Fri 11:30pm-9:30pm, Sat 129:30pm, Sun 12-9pm. Delivery available. info@thaibamboorestaurant.com, www. thaibamboorestaurant.com. $-$$ Top of India. Indian. A hidden gem serving up northern Indian dishes in a surprisingly chic space tucked into a tiny house off East Sprague. Owner and chef Manjit Kaur brings the specialties she learned to cook on the family farm in the Jalandhar district of Punjab to the Northwest. Don’t miss the garlic naan or the Chicken Tikka Masala, but order just about anything and expect it to be quite good. There is also a lunch buffet for $9.99. Open daily 11am-9:30pm. 11114 E Sprague Ave in Spokane Valley. (509) 9270500. www.thetopofindia.com. $-$$.

Toro Sushi. Japanese. A good spot for seasoned sushi lovers and raw fish neophytes alike to eat together harmoniously. Try the Bunny Roll, or a classic Rainbow Roll. MonSat 11am-2pm, 4:30-10pm. 328 N Sullivan Rd #5, Spokane Valley. (509) 703-7029. $-$$.

Vien Dong. Vietnamese. This International District hole-in-the-wall is the go-to spot for one of the best sandwiches on the planet: the Vietnamese Báhn Mì. The traditional sandwich packs a small torpedo-like loaf of crusty French bread with grilled pork, chicken, Vietnamese ham, or pate. With the meat of your choice you also get fresh or pickled vegetables like cucumbers and carrots, a smear of mayonnaise, and a slice or two of jalapeno. Vien Dong also serves up the classic Vietnamese soup, pho, and some generously portioned Chinese classics. Tues-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm, Closed Mon. 1730 E Sprague Avenue in Spokane. (509) 536-6073. www.viendongspokane.com. $

BARBECUE Longhorn BBQ. The Longhorn has defined BBQ in Spokane for decades. Their sauce straight from Texas is now a staple in every area supermarket condiment or butcher’s aisle. And what self-respecting native Spokanite’s mouth doesn’t water at the thought of Longhorn ribs, German sausage, or beef sandwiches? 7611 W US Highway 2, (509) 838-8372; 2315 N Argonne Rd, (509) 924-9600. Call for hours. www.thelonghornbbq.com. $-$$

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Red Lion BBQ & Pub. For about 20 years, whether it was in the old rhythm and blues, peanut-shells-on-the-floor days, or more recently as a sports bar, there’s always been butt-kickin’ BBQ at this downtown corner spot. The undisputed star here is wine broiled chicken, spicy and robust, yet falling-off-thebones moist and tender. Together with their signature fried bread and honey, and you have a BBQ experience that can’t help but please. 126 N Division. Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-1am. (Sunday breakfast buffet 9am-noon during football season.) (509) 835-LION (5466). www.redlionbarbeque. com. $-$$ Uncle Leroy’s BBQ. Don’t be surprised if you’re greeted by a line of people at Leroy’s— they’re simply waiting their turn to sample Mr. Payne’s world class fare. A red shack with limited but comfortable seating inside, a multi level barbecue smoker (AKA the pit) out back, a patio deck with picnic tables out front and plenty of parking make up an ideal, hole-in-the-wall setting for pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, smoked sausage and beef brisket. Dinner platters include house made beans, coleslaw, and a beverage. For textbook Kansas City-style smokiness finished off with some cornbread and maybe some peach cobbler, look no further than this charming BBQ joint located in Spokane Valley just off the Pines exit. 205 S Pines Spokane Valley. Tues-Sat 11am-8pm. Closed Sun and Mon. www.facebook.com/UncleLeRoysBBQ. $-$$.

BISTROS The Bistro at William’s Lake (located at Klink’s Resort). From the comfortable restaurant to the secluded patio overlooking the lake, The Bistro has a lot to offer it’s dining guests. The menu hosts a variety of dishes including Pork Tenderloin Medallions with bacon onion jam and cranberry dressing and the Crab and Shrimp Topped Wild Alaskan Salmon. But don’t miss out on their steaks, primarily the coveted Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon or char grilled Rib Eye topped with Dungeness crab and browned butter. Follow it up with some of their famous Marion Berry Cobbler or crumbly Mud Pie and you’ve created an evening to remember. Summer Hours: TuesFri 11am-9pm, Sat-Sun 7am-9pm. Closed October-March.

(509)235-2391. www.klinksresort.com. $$-$$$

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Casper Fry. A modern take on Southern comfort food with a local twist, located in the South Perry neighborhood. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner and a Sunday brunch in a hip space with a great bar at the back. For dinner, try some of Jama’s Fried Chicken with a classic cocktail, or the Low Country Shrimp and Grits for lunch. The maple-glazed Pork Belly is brilliant and a number of the hearty sides are vegetarian.

Tues-Fri, 11:30am-close, Sat-Sun Brunch 9am-2pm, Dinner 4pm-close. 928 S Perry Street in Spokane. www.casperfry. com. $-$$$.

Corkhouse Kitchen + Bar. A warm and inviting spot in Liberty Lake, Corkhouse offers sleek spins on favorites like Mac and Cheese with chicken, bacon, and roasted jalapeno, sweet-and-spicy Skillet Cornbread and the Double R Ranch Ribeye with blue cheese, hazelnut butter, and twice baked potato, as well as generous portions of inspired salads like the Kale and Quinoa. Everything on the menu— including dressings, sauces and hamburger buns—are made from scratch and change seasonally. The casual yet gourmet bistro offers brunch on the weekends, lunch dinner throughout the week and a drive-through coffee bar serving Thomas Hammer starting at 7am. Brunch and lunch prices range from $6 to $16, with dinner offered from $15 to $28. A cozy bar, outdoor patio and stellar service make Corkhouse an all-around winner for couples, families and single alike. Mon – Fri 11-9pm; Saturday 9-10pm; Sunday brunch only 9-3pm. Drive-thru espresso is open 7 days a week from 7-3pm. 1400 N Meadowwood Lane in Liberty Lake. (509) 922-4210 www.corkhouse.net. $$-$$$ Downriver Grill. Innovative, local and seasonal cuisine in a sleek, modern space with dishes at various price-points to suit every diner. Try the Chipotle BBQ burger for a flavor-packed lunch or the Lemon Thyme Grilled Salmon for a leisurely dinner. Either way, you’ll want to sample the Chocolate Pot de Creme for dessert. Open Tues-Sun 11am-9pm. 3315 W Northwest Blvd in Spokane. www.downrivergrillspokane.com $$-$$$

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DINING GUIDE NOVEMBER Hay J’s Bistro. This surprising Liberty Lake bistro located in a Conoco parking lot pulls off high end food in an intimate setting that is a delight given the asphalt and gas pumps fifty feet away. At lunch Hay J’s Bistro offers entrees like a Chicken Pesto Burger and a Blackened Steak Wrap. Several dinner favorites are the Crab Stuffed Chicken and the Bistro Medallions. Hay J’s also offers catering and has developed a loyal following of locals who feel they no longer need to drive into Spokane for an upscale meal. Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun 3-8. (509) 926-2310. 21706 E Mission Ave, Liberty Lake. www.hayjsbistro.com. $$-$$$ Herbal Essence Café. Northwest cuisine. This relaxed downtown restaurant tucked into the middle of a block on Washington serves Northwest bistro food and works hard to offer great service. The menu offers up baseball-cut sirloins, a whole stuffed Dungeness crab and a swordfish steak stuffed with pesto and baked off with a parmesan crust. Try the award-winning house salad, brilliant with sliced pears, crumbled Gorgonzola and a white truffle vinaigrette. 115 N Washington. Lunch Mon-Fri 11-2, Dinner Mon-Sat 5-close.

(509) 838-4600. www.herbalessencecafe.com. Lunch $-$$, dinner $$-$$$

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Oval Office. The Oval Office features an expansive selection of cleverly named martinis to compliment a mix of appetizers, salads, and entrees in a casual and intimate converted home. Ask the staff and they are likely to suggest you try the Dirty Monica with some Skinny Secretaries. Mon - Fri 11am-11p.m. Sat - Sun, 3p.m.-11p.m.

620 Spokane Street in Post Falls. (208) 777-2102. www.whitehousegrill.com. $-$$ Picabu Bistro. Picabu Neighborhood Bistro offers fun, stylish, casual dining in Spokane’s lower South Hill neighborhood. The menu is creative and diverse, alternating modern favorites such as Shrimp Phad Thai or Cilantro Hummus with never-out-of-style burgers and seafood. Handmade Chicken Potstickers with ginger, cilantro, and corn are a signature dish and the singular Fire Pasta has become a weekly addiction for many. The children’s menu is a big hit with families. 901 W 14th Ave. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. (509) 624-2464, www. picabu-bistro.com $$ Ruins. An intimate, vintage-bar with a menu that changes weekly (often according to the chef’s whims), Ruins offers progressive, yet comforting dishes suitable for lunch, a full dinner, or late night snacking. Spokane’s leading bartenders craft impeccably balanced cocktails to be enjoyed on their own, or to be sipped with dinner. A far cry from traditional tapas, Chef Brown whips up hearty portions of Heirloom Pumpkin Mac & Cheese and Idaho Trout with miso and Beluga lentils, as well as Spicy Pickles and European-inspired desserts such as the Plum Gateau. Open Tues 11am - 2:30pm; Wed through Fri 11am - 2:30pm, and 4pm - 12am; and Sat 4pm - 12am.

825 North Monroe Street in West Central Spokane. ruins. spokane@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/ruins.spokane. $$ Satay Bistro. “American Fusion” with an emphasis on Asian and Mediterranean flavors and sophisticated presentation in an upscale-yet-cozy environment. Try the Chilean Sea Bass Spoons for a refreshing, zesty starter before moving on to homemade pasta for lunch or the fabulously tender filet mignon for dinner. Be sure to sample something from the extensive “saketini” list for a new take on the average cocktail. Open Mon-Sat 11am-10pm. 2501 N. 4th St. in Coeur d’Alene. $$-$$$.

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Seasons of Coeur d’Alene. The name telegraphs both the concept behind Seasons and it location.

Chef Scott Miller features the best seasonal ingredients on a menu that reimagines classic dishes and comfort food in creative ways at unexpected reasonable prices. Pay attention to what is on the fresh sheet and don’t miss the blackened Mahi Tacos (anytime) or the amazing Buttermilk Chicken (at dinner). Among the sandwiches, the Pepper Cristo is a fine choice. There is live music several nights a week in the massive bar and a banquet room that seats up to 65. Open daily from 11 am to 10 p.m. with seating in the bar until midnight. 209 Lakeside Avenue in Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-8008. www.seasonsofcda.com $-$$$

The Wandering Table. A much-anticipated American tapasstyle restaurant located in Kendall Yards. Chef Adam Hegsted delights with a variety of small plates (try the Garden for a creative salad take, the Deviled Eggs, or the Popcorn), craft cocktails, a whiskey bar, and other substantial dishes, such as the Bacon-Wrapped Bacon Sliders or the Braised Shortribs.

The chef is known for his previous culinary venture of the same name consisting of a twelve-course dinner party. Take his advice and go with the “You Choose the Price!” meal option for the table offered at $15-$65 per head for a surprising culinary journey. Hopefully it will include the Olive Oil Gelato for dessert. Open Tues-Thurs, 11:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m., Fri & Sat 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. Sun & Mon, 4 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. 1242 W Summit Pkwy in Kendall Yards. (509) 443-4410. www.thewanderingtable.com. $$ Wild Sage. Tucked into a classic 1911 brick building on 2nd and Lincoln, Wild Sage offers an intimate dining setting and memorable food with real flair. The atmosphere combines class and warmth. Executive Chef Charlie Connor presents regionally influenced Northwest cuisine using only the finest locally sourced products. Try the Yukon Taquitos, the Crisp Bacon & Blue salad or the Cioppino. Be sure to finish with a slice of the “Soon-to-be-Famous” Coconut Cream Layer Cake with lilikoi sauce. This award-winning bistro is known for its in-house bakery and an amazing array of gluten free options.

Also make it a point to order something from their “scratch bar,” with or without alcohol. They use only fresh juices and house-infused flavored liquors. Dinner seven nights a week, opening at 4 p.m. 916 W Second Ave in Spokane. (509) 4567575. www.wildsagebistro.com. $$-$$$ The Wine Cellar. The door to this intimate basement grotto is easy to miss on Coeur d’Alene’s main street Sherman Avenue. This bistro, wine bar, and live music venue embodies

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generosity with hearty Italian and Mediterranean fare at incredibly reasonable prices, warm and welcoming staff, and a killer space that feels like a retreat from the pressures of life outside. Don’t miss the amazing Mac and Cheese on the appetizer menu and take note that each entrée is accompanies by a salad and bread. 313 E Sherman Ave in Coeur d’ Alene.

Mon to Thur 4:30 – 10 p.m., Fri and Sat 4:30 p.m. to midnight.

Closed Sun. (208) 664-9463. www.coeurdalenewinecellar. com. $-$$.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SPECIALTIES Chomper Café. If homey food like house-made strawberry preserves and slow cooked corned beef is your jam (but you are so over greasy eggs), then this simple little café might be the ticket for a family breakfast outing or a filling lunch after a day at the lake. Like most neighborhood cafés and diners, breakfast is served all day, every day, with lunch available for the pancake-averse. The menu serves up all the favorites like Chicken Fried Steak, Biscuits and Gravy, Scrambles, Omelets, and Pancakes, Waffles and French Toast. Standouts on the menu includeChomper Fries (thick, crispy discs of home style potatoes, Corned Beef Hash (slow-braised in house for 12 hours) and the decadent Cinnamon Roll Trio (fresh baked classic, maple pecan and a seasonal, to SHARE, of course!).

2345 W Prairie Ave., Hayden, Idaho. Open daily, 7am-3pm.

(208) 719-0441. chompercafe.com. $-$$ Common Crumb. Wander into the Saranac Building on West Main and you’ll discover a small Parisian storefront selling bread and pastries within earshot of a brewery. Run by the proprietors of the lauded bistro Sante just down the street, the bakery offers breakfast and lunch sandwiches on housemade croissants and crusty bread with such interesting combinations as ham, Swiss cheese and quince jam. The “soup and slice” features warming bowls of creamy parsnip, squash, and apple bisque, for example, as well as coffee and tea and a variety of delicacies within a glass case: macarons, eclairs, tarts, pain au chocolat and petit gateaus. Wear your beret and observe the hoi polloi as you sip your cappucchino and take it all in, Francophile-style. Sun-Mon 7am-2pm, Tues-Sat 7am-7pm. 19 West Main, Suite 5, (509) 315-4948. www.commoncrumb.com. $-$$.

Frank’s Diner. Frank’s has become a Spokane landmark in just over a decade. Both early 1900’s-vintage rail cars were originally obtained by the Knight brothers Frank and Jack during the depression, and each converted them to diners in Seattle and Spokane, respectively. Larry Brown, of Onion Bar and Grill fame, acquired the Seattle diner in 1991 and moved it to its present location, meticulously restored by well-know local restaurant restoration artisan, Pat Jeppeson. Frank’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, available all day, has all the classics.

Among our favorites are the open-face turkey, roast beef and mushroom sandwiches, chicken pot pie, Joe’s Special (the venerable scramble of eggs, ground beef, spinach, onions and parmesan), and, of course, the don’t-miss-at-breakfast hash browns and silver pancakes. 1516 W. 2nd. Seven days 6-8p.m.. (509) 747-8798. 10929 N. Newport Highway, SunThurs 6am-8p.m., Fri-Sat 6am-9p.m. (509) 465-2464. www. franksdiners.com. $ Le Petit Chat Village Bakery. The rapid expansion of this Whitworth University neighborhood bakery and café is testament to the wonderful bread, sweet and savory croissants, and other pastries coming out of their kitchen. Le Petit Chat is a favorite hang-out both for the university crowd and plenty of other Northsiders, and is developing a reputation that extends much further. They recently added some salads to the lunch menu including a Salade Nicoise with Albacore tuna.

Open Mon – Fri 6:30 am – 6 p.m.; Sat 7:30 am – 3 p.m.; Sun 7:30 am – 1 p.m.. 9910 N Waikiki Rd in Spokane. (509) 4682720. $-$$.

Little Euro. Valley fans of the Old European can rejoice. One look at the menu and you’ll see that Little Euro offers many of the same breakfast delights as it’s North Division sibling: Danish Aebelskivers, Swedish Crepes, and that mountain of breakfast on a plate they call Hungarian Goulash. Lunch also served. Open daily 6 am – 2 p.m.. 517 N Pines Rd in the Spokane Valley. (509) 891-7662. www.littleeurorestaurant. com. $-$$ Maple Street Bistro. Known for house-baked bread and pastries, Maple Street pours Spokane-roasted Anvil coffee and offers a cozy interior and delightful patio tucked into a residential area of the North Hills. Add hearty breakfast sandwiches, scratch-made soups and a selection of wraps and smoothies – all at reasonable prices – and you have the recipe for a detour-worthy drive-through destination or favorite weekend escape. Try the Quiche Lorraine, a seasonal “Scookie,” and a latte for breakfast, or stop in for the Curried Chicken Salad, a cup of Tomato Basil Soup and an iced tea for lunch. Open Mon – Fri 6 am – 4 pm, Sat – Sun. 7 am – 4 pm; Gluten free options in quiche, salads, scones and muffins; custom wedding cakes and catering services available. 5520 N. Maple in Spokane. www.maplestreetbistro.com. $

Metro Café. For 26 year the venerable Metro Café has been serving up fresh roasted turkey breast and other hand-carved meats to bankers, stock brokers, and lawyers (along with anyone else who stumbles across its location) up in the maze of the skywalk system above Riverside and Stevens. Try the classic Turkey Casesar salad or one of the amazing sandwiches served up on fresh Alpine Bakery bread… we especially love the meatloaf (Mondays only) and the French Dip (Wednesday and Fridays). 7 am to 2 p.m. Mon-Fri. On the skywalk level at 502 West Riverside Avenue in downtown Spokane. (509) 747-8250. $-$$ Old European. Many of the recipes behind the amazing breakfast creations at the Old European arrived with Marie Mekkelsen when she emigrated from Denmark to America in 1906 at age 18, and this restaurant has remained a family affair with everything made from scratch, including Marie’s amazing Danish Aebelskievers (ball pancakes cooked in a cast iron skillet over an open flame). In addition to the original aebelskievers, Old European offers them stuffed with blueberries, sausage and havarti, or huckleberries (in season) as well. Topped with whipped cream they are a true delight.

Also worthy of note is the true, freshly squeezed orange juice and the massive Hungarian Goulash with shredded potatoes, peppers, onions, ham, sausage, bacon and four eggs topped with cheddar cheese and fresh tomatoes. North: 7640 N. Division, (509) 467-5987. Mon-Sat 6am-2p.m., Sun 7am-3p.m..

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CASUAL DINING 315 Martinis and Tapas. Located within the historic Greenbriar Inn in Coeur d’Alene, this restaurant specializes in small plates with a global focus and well-crafted cocktails. Come sit in the intimate martini bar for happy hour beginning at 3:15 and enjoy drink and tapas specials, or share small plates or entrees along with live music on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights in the main dining room beginning at 6:00 p.m. Expect good service, great atmosphere and an experience you won’t soon forget. Tues - Sun from 3:15 to close. 315 Wallace Ave in Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-9660. www.315martinisandtapas. com. $$-$$$.

Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery. Casual and classy dining, specializing in craft cocktails. Holds the distinction of first distillery in the nation with a restaurant onsite. Perfect place for happy hour, or lunch on the patio. Try the Grilled Yellowfin Tuna Salad for well-blended, refreshing tastes in a generous portion. Pair with a house-created cocktail and some smallbatch alcoholic ice cream. Open Monday-Sunday 11am-close.

1710 W. Riverstone Drive in Coeur D’Alene. www.bardenay. com $-$$.

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Barlow’s at Liberty Lake. With a Cheers “where everybody knows your name” neighborhood bistro-style renovation in 2014, Barlow’s has transformed from family diner-style food to affordable, upscale American cuisine without losing its original convivial charm. Keep it simple with a one of their signature burgers and onion rings or take it up a notch by ordering the steamed clams or brewer’s flatiron steak. Happy hour runs seven days a week (Thursday nights are half price on all bottles of wine) and farm fresh breakfast is served from 7am to 11am with brunch served until 2pm on the weekends.

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(509) 924-1446. www.barlowsatlibertylake.com. $$ Hill’s Restaurant. Hill’s restaurant is back and rejuvenated.

Hill’s offers an extensive menu with nine appetizers including the unique Scotch Egg, soups, vegetable dishes, ten salads including the Smoked Salmon Salad and the Seared Steak Salad, sandwiches, steaks, chicken, pork, and seafood entrees. Hill’s also makes their own pasta. Hill’s has always been a local favorite and they’re back with the same great food and a newly renovated location. The restaurant also features daily lunch and dinner specials worthy of a picky pallet. 401 W Main, Mon-Sat 11-10, Lounge until midnight Mon-Thurs and 2am Fri-Sat. (509) 747-3946. www.hillsrestaurantandlounge. com. $$-$$$ Palm Court Grill The Palm Court Grill offers upscale casual dining fare that highlight favorites discovered all around the world by Walt and Karen Worthy, the owners of the Davenport. Home to the original Crab Louis, named for original hotel owner Louis Davenport, the grill also serves USDA Prime beef and a fine wild salmon filet with a huckleberry champagne sauce. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily from 6 am to 9 p.m.. Reservations recommended. Private Dining room available, seating up to 30 people. 10 S Post. (509) 455-8888. $$-$$$ Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar. The Davenport Hotel Tower’s Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar will add a spice of adventure to your dining experience featuring a full menu with a variety of tasty flatbreads, small plates, salads and gourmet sandwiches. Private Dining room available seating up to 30 people. (Flatbread is oven roasted thin bread that is topped

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FINE DINING Beverly’s. This flagship restaurant of the Coeur d’Alene Resort has recently remodeled its menu as well as its surroundings with great success. Among our favorite discoveries on the new menu is Beverly’s Wine Spectator Magazine Grand Award winning-wine list. As one of the top restaurants in America, Beverly’s features fresh Northwest ingredients including morel mushrooms, Idaho potatoes, and wild huckleberries. On the Lake in Coeur d’Alene. Visit www.cdaresort. com for the full menu. Lunch Mon-Sat 11-2:30, dinner seven days, 5-10. (Lounge open 10-Close.) (208) 765-2300 ext. 23 or (800) 688-4142. $$$ Clinkerdagger. English pub décor overlooking the Spokane River. Known for their fresh seafood, steaks, and rock salt-roasted prime rib, Clinkerdagger is a favorite eating place among locals. Their salmon filet is one of the best in the area. The Broadway Pea Salad and Blums Coffee Toffee Pie are two classics since 1974. Two cozy fireplaces make for a warm, friendly atmosphere; 621 W Mallon (in the Flour Mill).

Lunch Mon-Fri 11:15-2:30, Sat 11:30-2:30, Dinner MonThurs 4:30-9, Fri 4:30-9:30, Sat 4-9:30, Sun lounge 2-9 and dinner 3-8. (509) 3285965. www.clinkerdagger. com. Lunch $$, Dinner $$$ Masselow’s at Northern Quest.

Named after a strong chief that was instrumental in the survival of the Kalispels, Masselow’s combines the culinary heritage of the tribe with Northwest fine dining. The restaurant features an intimate and lavishly appointed dining room just off the hotel lobby in the new wing of the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights and serves up an Elk Sirloin and Seared Scallops worth the drive. Their chocolate mousse on the dessert menu is also a show stopper. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

100 North Hayford Road in Airway Heights. (509) 242-7000. www.northernquest.com/dining/masselows. $$-$$$ Max at Mirabeau. More than the typical hotel restaurant, Max opened in 2005 as a valley destination for fine dining with an infamous menu offering 100 options. Chances are you can find something you are craving on the huge menu, but if an abundance of possibilities scares you, ask your server.

We scored at dinner with the gluten-free Cashew Lime Sea Bass and the White Chocolate Mousse with Cherries Jubliee.

Casual diners are welcome too breakfast, lunch or dinner. ½ priced bottles of wine on Wednesday nights. Open Mon – Thur, 6 am – 1 am, 6 am to 2 am on Fri – Sat, and Sun, 6 am – midnight. 1100 N Sullivan Road in Spokane Valley. (509) 924-9000. www.maxatmirabeau.com. $-$$$

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among the best. Among their more notable choices are the “Our Favorite” (chicken, spinach, Feta, mozzarella, provolone, mushrooms, and onions) and the European (five cheeses, roasted garlic, white sauce, basil pesto, chicken, and shrimp).

Shrimp, mushrooms, and fresh tomatoes add a twist to their version of the Hawaiian. All desserts are prepared entirely onpremise by pastry chef Christie Sutton, which include Christie’s Triple Layer Chocolate Mousse, as is the little shiny dome of chocolate cake and rum genache known as the “Chocolate Birthday Bomb,” Europa’s traditional compliment for patrons celebrating their birthday. Stop into the cozy pub for daily happy hour specials and live music every Sunday night. Open Mon – Thurs 11am - 10pm, Fri – Sat 11am - 11pm, Sun 11am - 10pm. 125 S Wall. (509) 455-4051. www.europapizzaria@ comcast.net. $$ Ferrante’s Marketplace Café. This South Hill restaurant combines two great pastimes: gourmet Italian food and shopping.

Ferrante’s offers a wide variety of gourmet pastas, pizzas, and paninis along with a kid’s menu and delicious gelato. Stop in for a full dinner or order it to go and shop in the marketplace while you wait. The marketplace offers unique gifts, such as jewelry, wines, cookies and candies, many from local vendors. Enjoy the neighborhood feel of this Italian café. 4516 S Regal. Tues-Sat 11-8p.m. (509) 443-6304. www.doitalian. com. $-$$ Italia Trattoria. Great Italian food from world-traveled chef Anna Vogel in an intimate neighborhood bistro in Browne’s Addition. Vogel’s ingredients and dishes clearly express Italian sensibilities, but then go on to immediately transcend the “box” Americans have for Italian food. Expect to find a vibrant seasonal menu with both the simple and the adventurous: everything from classic spaghetti and meatballs to charred octopus in a spicy tomato oil. Vogel’s preparation of black cod with creamed white truffle potatoes and chanterelles is heaven on a plate. The weekend brunch is also drawing enthusiastic crowds. 144 South Cannon Street in Spokane.

Brunch: 9 am – 2 p.m. Sat and Sun. Lunch: 11 am – 2 p.m.

Tues - Fri. Dinner: Tues – Thur 5 – 9 p.m. and 5 – 10 p.m.

Fri – Sat. Closed Mondays. (509) 459-6000. www.italiatrattoriaspokane.com. $-$$$ Italian Kitchen. Owners Bryce and Lyndsay Kerr have created a beautiful and charming décor along with exquisite cuisine, not to mention the remarkable hospitality. Known for its Calamari, Tiramisu, and Lasagna from scratch, the Italian Kitchen is as authentic as you’ll find. They were recently placed on the “Best of the Best” list, which honors the top 17 Italian restaurants in the nation. 113 N Bernard. Lunch Mon-Fri 11-3:30, Dinner Mon-Thur 3:30-9, Fri 3:30-10, Sat 4:30-10, Sun 4:30-9.

(509) 363-1210. www.italiankitchenspokane.com. $$

Stacks at Steam Plant. Named for the twin smokestacks that have been a part of the downtown Spokane skyline for nearly a century, Stacks offers a full-service dining experience in a one-of-a-kind space. Unique private dining spaces include boiler rooms where the original pipes still line the walls and ceiling. Signature dishes are created from scratch and incorporate ingredients produced only at the Steam Plant – including smoked meats, fish and vegetables, and many of the ales brewed on-site. 3p.m. – 10p.m. Sun-Thurs, 3p.m. – 11p.m. FriSat. 159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks downtown. (509) 777-3900. www.steamplantspokane.com $$-$$$

Uva Trattoria. Brother and sister chefs Lisa and Steve Vanzeveren opened Uva with a vision of creating a Napa Valley bistro for the Coeur d’Alene community. They’ve done just that with a simple menu of hearty Italian classics, an extensive wine list, generous portions and a light, friendly atmosphere.

The neighborhood restaurant offers calamari (dredged in rice flour instead of wheat), lasagna, chicken piccata and housemade tiramisu, as well as fresh salads made with organic and locally-sourced ingredients. They also offer gluten-free pizza and pasta. Rustic and authentic, Uva is fairly priced and suitable for families or couples looking for a clean and modern lunch or dining spot. Open Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10.

2605 N 4th St, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815. (208) 818-9257, www.uvacda.com. $$

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Angelo’s Ristorante. This authentic, organic, Italian cuisine in downtown Coeur d’Alene is proof that Chef/Owner Angelo Brunson has been around long enough to know what he’s doing in the restaurant business. The romantic setting complements the romance in the menu as true Italian cooking should.

Angelo’s offers pasta, chicken, veal, and steak entrees using all organic ingredients whenever possible. The menu includes simple Spaghetti and Meatballs to more extravagant Lobster Ravioli and Gorgonzola Port Wine Steak. Angelo’s also offers wine suggestions for each entrée and service to match its class. Angelo’s also offers full-service catering for your special occasion. 846 N 4th St, CDA. Dinner seven days from 5p.m.10p.m.. (208)765-2850 www.angelosristorante.net $$-$$$

Azar’s. A former drive-in is an unexpected spot for Greek and Middle-Eastern cuisine, but the gyros are deliciously fresh and the lunch buffet – served Monday-Saturday – is a compelling invitation to eat far too much. Belly dancing Friday nights.

2501 N Monroe. Mon-Thur 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-9, Closed Sundays. (509) 326-7171. $

Europa Restaurant and Bakery. Europa offers much more than pizza (Marsala Steak Penne and Sweet Pepper Tortellini, for example), but if pizza is what you want, then Europa’s are

Marrakesh. Moroccan. Recently moved from Northwest Blvd to Division, Marrakesh transcends the normal dish-by-dish approach and becomes a journey accompanied by Mamdouh, a steaming glass of mint tea, and a bath-sized towel in your lap. The feast is set in five courses including the tea, a simple saffron lentil soup, salad, Bastela Royale (a cross between a pot pie and a puff pastry stuffed with chicken, almonds, and egg) and an entrée. Expect an North African experience with the price of an appetizer at a high-end restaurant. Open daily 5-10pm. 1227 North Division in Spokane. (509)328-9733. $$

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The Olympia Restaurant. Greek. Eva and Angelo Itskos preside over the kitchen at The Olympia and turn out classic Greek comfort food at great prices. Five compelling reasons to come in: (1) warm wait staff, (2) the brillian Saganaki (fried cheese with pita bread), (3) the chicken gyro spiced with the house’s secret marinade, (4) the “Greek” fries, and (5) the house-made rice pudding with a citrus note. Mon-Wed 11am3pm, Thur –Sat 11am-8pm. 301 Lakeside Avenue in CDA. (208) 666-9495. $-$$.

Renatus. Mediterranean. With an inventive approach to Mediterranean cuisine, Renatus lives up to its namesake which means “born again.” Why have one kind of Greek salad when you can have three? Try the Village (tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, herbs), House (add feta, nix the cucumbers, served on a bed of greens) or Classic (toss in pepperoni, salami, artichoke hearts, and other delights) for a fresh start to your meal. Renatus has a reputation for its homemade hummus, as well as its pizza. You can find old friends like the Margherita kitted out with fresh basil and a balsamic reduction, more adventurous options like the gyro pizza with a tzatziki sauce topped with gyro fixings or the veggie pizza with a hummus base layer.

Tues-Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 4-8pm, Closed Mon. 10411 N Newport Hwy. (509) 368-9871. $-$$$ The White House Mediterranean Grill. Mediterranean.

If you love garlic, you’ll love this cozy, romantic restaurant.

Here, you feel as if you are in the Mediterranean without the high cost of travel. Try the popular Chilean Sea Bass that has turned first timers into regular customers. The Whitehouse offers 110 wine selections and now offers a full bar. Reservations are recommended. 712 N Spokane Street, Post Falls, ID. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. (208) 777-9672. www. thewhitehousegrill.com. $-$$$ MEXICAN Hacienda Los Flores. A bright reincarnation of the space at the bottom of the Freya hill formerly occupied by La Katrina Taco. Owners Jorge and Adriana Hernandez pull out all the stops with a possibly the best mole sauce in town. Try the Pollo en Mole ($12.25) and plan on multiple dips with your standard basket of chips rather than just a single salsa. Several of the soups on the menu also get rave reviews: the Sopa de Camaron and the Sopa de Tortilla. Kids eat for $0.99 on Sundays. Open daily from 11-9. 510 South Freya in Spokane.

(509) 315-8853. www.haciendalasfloresspokane.com. $-$$

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Mexican Food Factory. 30 years serving great beans, wonderful steamed and shredded chicken, and deep fried tacos with a unique salsa in squirt bottles in the tiny dining room that years ago was a garage station repair bay. Dan Franks shows up at 4 am every weekday morning to start cooking just as his father did for years before him. 11 am – 8 p.m. Mon-Fri with extended summer hours. 1032 North 4th Street in Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-0079. www.mexicanfoodfactory.net. $ Rancho Viejo. Jose Rodriguez and his staff offer up traditional and familiar Mexican fare with some of the amplest portions and most caring family-friendly service in Spokane. 14201 E Sprague. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri & Sat 11-11. (509) 927-8428. www.rancho-viejo.net. $$ Tacos Tumbras. Now with to sit-down locations as well as their itinerant taco trucks, Tumbras has the making of a local taco empire featuring food hailing from Carlos Zuniga’s home in Mexico City. Don’t expect ‘big plate Mexican’ with the hubcap size plates swimming in rice and beans, the reason to come in is for $1.50 authentic tacos or a brilliant torta on a slightly sweet bun (imagine a Mexican hamburger with your choice of meat in the place of the burger). Daily 10 – 9. 9420 E Sprague Ave in the Spokane Valley (509) 927-8220. 1325 W 2nd Ave in Spokane. (509) 456-8226. $-$$.

Tecate Grill. A friendly Tex-Mex spot in north Spokane with great sauces, margaritas, and $5 All-You-Can-Eat Taco Tuesdays. Try the Tour de Mexico to get a combination platter with Carne Asada, a Chile Relleno, and a chicken-and-cheese enchilada in a “three pepper” sauce ironically made without any peppers but plenty of cream. 11 am – 9 p.m. daily (open later Fri – Sat). 2503 West Wellesley Avenue in Spokane. (509) 327-7817. www.tecate2go.com. $-$$ PIZZA The Flying Goat. Careful thought went into the design of this pub and pizza sibling of the Downriver Grill— and it’s paying off. The Goat offers both classic and artisan toppings on Neapolitan-style pies, the “char” on the crust imparting a distinctive, crunchy flavor. Try the surprising Kiernan and wash it down with a craft beer (14 taps, 1 gravity-fed cask beer, and over 50 more in bottles). The Goat has a “Mug Club” for regulars; all dishes are named after neighborhood quirks – see if you can decipher their menu-cryptography. Open daily at 11 am. Closes at 10 p.m. (11 on Fri and Sat). 3318 West Northwest Boulevard in Spokane. (509) 327-8277. www.theflyinggoat.com. $$

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Mackenzie River Pizza. When they first opened over 22 years ago in Bozeman, Montana, it was quality and uniqueness that most attracted their loyal customers. The original menu included a nice variety of delicious pizzas, salads and sandwiches. With now over 23 locations including four in the Pacific Northwest, the menu encompass everything they’ve crafted and improved upon since their modest beginning but also aim to take menu creativity, freshness and selection to a whole new level. ½ lb all-beef burgers, fish tacos, and meatloaf to name a few. All Spokane and CDA locations boast a full bar.

Open daily for lunch, dinner and in-between. Northside: 9225 N Nevada, (509) 413-1043. South Hill: 2910 E 57th Ave, (509) 315-9466. Downtown: 818 W Riverside Ave, (509) 315-4447.

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Republic Pi. From the purveyors of The Flying Goat is the South Hill version of artisan pizza goodness. The overall unique pizza-gourmet salad-craft beer concept is the same, but with little menu overlap (favorites like the Dalton, Waikiki and Kiernan are served at both locations). Prior to pies, try the Rockwood Avocado sliced, beer battered, fried and served with Pico de Gallo and lime crème, or the spicy and addictive Cliff Park Brussels Sprouts roasted with crispy bacon, balsamic, cracked pepper and chili flakes. Pizzas come in two varieties: ”Traditionalists,” like The District with red sauce, sopressetta, fresh basil, cremini mushrooms and smoked fresh mozzarella, and “Progressives,” like The Republic, a puttanesca pizza topped with tomatoes, capers, Kalamata olives, green onion, basil and fresh mozzarella. A wide selection of locally-focused beer on tap, wine, cocktails and a dessert menu round out the experience. 611 E 30th Ave. Sun-Thur 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-midnight. (509) 863-9196.

Round Table. Although Round Table is a sizable franchise operation out of California, for 20 years their lone outpost in Spokane has felt more like a friendly mom-and-pop pizzeria to their South Hill neighbors. Now the South Hill shop has two local siblings: up in Five Mile and on Sprague in the valley.

Lunch buffet served Monday-Friday 11-1:30p.m. and drop by Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:30-8:30 for the all-you-can-eat pizza and salad buffet. 4510 S. Regal, (509) 448-2054. 1908 W. Francis, (509) 324-2414. 15402 E Sprague, (509)926-5452.

Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri & Sat 11-11. $$ South Perry Pizza. Fresh, innovative pies (minus the gourmet pretension) in the heart of the Perry district on Spokane’s South Hill. Located in a former auto body shop, the restaurant has an open kitchen centered around an open-flame pizza oven that turns out brilliant pizzas with a yeasty bready crust that has good chew and the right amount of char. Try the popular Margherita, Veggie, Prosciutto, or one of their creative daily specials. 6 microbrews on tap and several fresh salads start things off right. The garage doors roll up in good weather for patio seating. 11 am – 9 p.m., Tues - Sun. 1011 South Perry Street in Spokane. (509) 290-6047. www.southperrypizzaspokane. com. $$ PUB AND LOUNGE FARE

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Dave’s Bar and Grill. A neighborhood tavern with free popcorn all day long, a surprising family feel inside, and specials at breakfast, lunch, and dinner that have created passionate patrons.

Try the monthly special at breakfast or split the massive Killer omelet. The bacon cheeseburger headlines the lunch favorites and steaks, ribs, and chicken (all under $15) keep the tiny galley kitchen hopping all night. Lines out the back door for breakfast on the weekends. 6 am – 10 p.m. daily. 12124 East Sprague in the Spokane Valley. (509) 926-9640. www.davesbarandgrill.com. $-$$ Manito Tap House. Manito is living into its name as a gastropub that offers high-quality dining fare to go with their 50 beers on tap. A fun pub atmosphere and friendly service make this a great hangout. Try the yam chips, the Carne Adovada, the Murphy’s Beef Boxty, or the inventive veggie burger that comes inside out,. 11 am – 11 p.m. Sun – Thu. Open until 2 am Fri – Sat. 3011 South Grand Blvd in Spokane. (509) 279-2671. www.manitotaphouse.com. $-$$ O’Doherty’s Irish Grille. Traditional Irish pub fare. Reuben sandwiches, fish and chips, burgers and salads are the specialties. An outdoor eating area in this downtown restaurant overlooks Spokane Falls Boulevard and Riverfront Park; perfect for early evening dining and people watching. Live folk music most Tuesday evenings. 525 W Spokane Falls Blvd. SunMon 11:30-9, Tues-Thurs 11:30-11, Fri-Sat 11:30-1am. (509)

747-0322 $-$$ O’Doherty’s Irish Pub and BBQ Catering Company. The valley pub with a family-friendly dining room, a traditional Irish menu, and Southern-style barbeque done on the premises thanks of massive smoker installed by the former tenant, Smoky’s BBQ. Try the Guinness beer-battered fish and chips, the slow cooked corned beef, and the smoky pulled pork. In addition to the beers on tap, the bar includes a line-up of high-quality Scotch. Opens at 11:30 am during the week and 9 am for breakfast on the weekend. 11723 E Sprague Ave in the Valley. (509) 924-2578. www.odohertysirishpub.com. $-$$ The Onion. Established in 1978, the Onion is the grand dean of gourmet burgers and casual family dining in Spokane. From the Hula burger with ham and grilled pineapple, the “Big O” with bacon and avocado, to their namesake beer-battered onion rings, The Onion pays attention to details and does more from scratch than many other restaurants aspiring to loftier appellations. 302 W. Riverside, Sun-Thurs 11-11, Fri-Sat 11am-1am. (509) 747-3852; 7522 N Division, Mon-Sun 11-11.

(509) 482-6100 (Bar until midnight Sun-Thurs, Fri-Sat until 1). $-$$ Peacock Room. It is all about martinis, cold beer and great music. Known as the place to see and be seen, the Peacock Room contributes to Spokane’s vibrant downtown nightlife.

Showcasing a giant stained-glass peacock ceiling, the menu features such items as giant prawntinis, open-faced crab sandwiches and gourmet onion rings. Casual attire. Private Dining room available seating up to 25 people. Mon-Thurs 11-midnight, Fri-Sat 11-1am, Sun 2-midnight. 10 S Post. (509) 455-8888. $$-$$$ Post Street Ale House. This floor to rafter renovation of the former Fugazzi space in the Hotel Lusso by Walt and Karen Worthy of the Davenport gives downtown Spokane a great English-style pub with a striking bar, twenty beers on tap, and a reasonably priced menu built around comfort food. We feel they do some of their fried food particularly well: the Halibut and Chips, the Fried Mozzarella “cubes,” and the Ale House Fried Pickles. If you are hungry, try the Guinness Braised Short Ribs served over mashed potatoes and topped with a pan gravy chunky with vegetables. 11 am – 2 am daily. N 1 Post Street. (509) 789-6900. $-$$\ Steam Plant Brewing Co. & Pub. An amazing location for a brewery – under layers of catwalks and an 80’ ceiling inside the renovated steam plant. The brewery produces eleven handcrafted microbrews on-site, from their famous Double Stack Stout to several seasonal varieties. Its microbrews are also available to go in kegs and growlers. The Pub features multiple flat-screen TVs and a game room to make a night of it. The brews are complemented by signature menu items like the Coal Bunker cheese bread, smoked steelhead and beer cheese soup. 3p.m.

– 10p.m. Sun-Thurs, 3p.m. – 11p.m. Fri-Sat. 159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks downtown. (509) 777-3900. www. steamplantspokane.com $$ The Swinging Doors.

Opened in May of 1981, the tavern turned restaurant has been in the same family for its whole life. With 27 beers on tap and 60 television screens, The Swinging Doors is a sports fan’s paradise. On the food front, the restaurant is famous for its large portions (which can be split). Breakfast is served all day and the huge pieces of Broasted Chicken remain the most popular item on the golf-themed menu. Show up for on your birthday for a free steak dinner. Open seven days a week from 6:45 am to 2 am. 1018 West Francis in Spokane. (509) 326-6794. www.theswingingdoors.com. $-$$ SEAFOOD AND FISH Anthony’s at the Falls. A welcome addition to the local seafood scene, Anthony’s combines a spectacular view of the Spokane Falls with an unwavering commitment to fresh seafood. So much so that they operate their own fishing company for the sole purpose of supplying their restaurants. The success of this shows up in the always available, rich and flavorful seafood fettuccine and clam chowder, as well as on the fresh sheet. The four course “Sunset Dinners” served Mon-Fri from 4-6 for only $18.95 are particularly good values. 510 N Lincoln. Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30-3, Bar Menu in Lounge MonSat 3-4, Dinner Mon-Thurs 4-9:30, Fri-Sat 4-10:30, Sun 3-9:30, Sunday Brunch (breakfast/lunch menu) 11-2p.m., Happy Hour

Mon-Fri 4-6 with half-price appetizers and drink specials. (509) 328-9009. $$-$$$ Cedars Floating Restaurant. This is Idaho’s premier floating restaurant, featuring the freshest fish available daily and Midwest Stockyards High-Choice Beef. The Cedars, founded in 1965, floats at the confluence of Lake Coeur d’Alene and the Spokane River. The Cedars is the perfect setting to enjoy breathtaking views and Northwest delicacies such as Cedar Plank Salmon and a Biergarten Filet. Drive in or boat up to this one-of-a-kind Northwest restaurant. Open seven days for cocktails and appetizers at 4p.m. and dinner beginning at 5p.m.. 1514 S Marina Drive, Coeur d’Alene. 208-664-2922. www.cedarsfloatingrestaurant.com $$$ Fisherman’s Market Grill & Sushi. An eclectic combination of Pacific Northwest, Asian, New England, Italian and Baja flavors are all offered on the menu in a casual setting. Classic Fish & Chips to Sushi can be found at this Coeur d’Alene fish market, which yes, also sells excellent fresh seafood too!

You’ll want to try the Baja style fish tacos. 215 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Mon to Sat 11am - 8pm (Closed Sun).

(208) 664-4800. www.fishermansmarketcda.com. $-$$$ Milford’s Fish House. Milford’s has been doing seafood since before seafood was cool, specializing in the importation and preparation of a wide variety of fresh fish. It is where many of us ever first encountered things like ahi, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, escolar, or swordfish. Although there are now more choices in the area for fresh and intriguing seafood, Milford’s remains one of the best. A great meal can also be had from the bar menu in their comfortable, inviting and well-stocked bar. The dark, rich ambience of the beautiful old building around the corner from the courthouse in which Milford’s is situated can’t be beat, either. Sun-Mon 4-9, Tues-Sat 5-10.

719 N Monroe. (509) 326-7251. $$-$$$

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STEAK HOUSES Churchill’s Steakhouse. Carved into the first floor and basement of the Joel Building is this temple dedicated to dryaged USDA Prime steaks and possibly the only ground Prime burger in the region (it is brilliant and shows up weekly in the basement bar as a $7 special). The dining room has all the pomp and circumstance for a great celebration meal (and prices to match) while the bar below has the intimate feel of a high class club and a separate menu with a few lighter items not offered upstairs. Open daily: 4 – 9 p.m. on Sun, 4 – 10 p.m. Mon to Thur, and 4 – 11 p.m. Fri and Sat. 165 South Post in Spokane. (509) 474-9888. www.churchillssteakhouse. com $$-$$$$ The Grille from Ipanema. Brazilian BBQ. If you are hungry, this Brazilian barbecue restaurant in the heart of downtown Coeur d’Alene offers an all-you-can-eat buffet along with the unique experience of Brazilian barbecue. Roving meat waiters (passadores) shave slices of beef, pork, and chicken off massive skewers right onto your plate tableside. The prices for a meal at this meat Nirvana are surprisingly reasonable and the festive colorful space turns any visit into a party. Open 11 am – 10 p.m. daily. 601 Front Avenue, Suite 101 in Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-1122. www.thegrillefromipanema.com $$-$$$ Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops. Greeted with dark mahogany paneling and crisp linens, Spencer’s has been a destination for USDA Prime beef for almost 15 years. Try the signature bone-in Spencer Ribeye or pull out all the stops and order the dry-aged New York Strip. Beautiful fish and seafood are also featured and the kitchen offers a number of classic side dishes also – including a memorable au gratin hash browns laced with smoked bacon, sweet onions, and cheddar cheese. Open Mon-Thurs 11:30-10, Fri-Sat 11:30-11, Sun 11:30 - 9. 322 North Spokane Falls Court inside the Doubletree. (509) 744-2372. www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com/ spokane. $$-$$$$

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OTHER Brain Freeze Creamery. Ice cream, espresso drinks and sandwiches are offered all day at this welcoming, family-friendly storefront in Kendall Yards. The small-batch creamery opened a second storefront on S. Grand Blvd. They offer 24 different flavors with at least a few vegan and dairy-free options each day. Try a scoop of their famed Palouse Crunch, a blend of cinnamon ice cream, red lentils and candied almonds, or Muddy Cups-Dirty Dishes, a brownie batter ice cream studded with mini peanut butter cups. Another favorite is Cakey Doe, vanilla cake batter ice cream with chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough. Anvil coffee and espresso and a small selection of hearty sandwiches broaden the menu just enough to suit everyone’s tastes. 1238 W Summit Parkway, Spokane.

Sun – Thurs 7am-9pm, Fri & Sat 7am-10pm, www.brainfreeze. bz (509) 321-7569. $-$$.

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Bahn Mi

by Cara Strickland

IN FEBRUARY, Stella’s Cafe will celebrate four years in business, and four years of the bahn mi as its top seller. I sat down with Tony Brown, one of the masterminds behind Stella’s, to talk about the success of this sandwich. “We weren’t the first to have a bahn mi in Spokane,” he said, “but I think ours is just really, really good.” When I took a bite a few moments later, I had to agree.

The bahn mi is a simple concept coming out of the French colonial presence in Vietnam. Originally, it resembled something you might find in France, usually a baguette with butter, pate and ham. The Vietnamese didn’t start to claim and remix the bahn mi until French rule ceased in the mid 1950s. It was Stella’s menu, this one uses what Tony describes as “the good stuff.” It has organic, grassthen that they switched out fed meats and organic produce, both as local as they can get. the butter for mayonnaise Although it’s always spicy, there is something magical about this sandand added pickled vegetawich when it is hot. The flavors are simple, but well-considered, and the heat "there is bles and other spicy ingredoesn’t distract from each taste which remains distinct, even as part of the dients, as well as a variety of glorious whole. something thinly sliced meats, still on a Like the Vietnamese, Tony is taking the opportunity to put his own twist baguette. on favorite dishes, making it fun, satisfying, and above all, delicious. “Spomagical..."

Tony’s version starts with kane is pioneer country,” he said. “There are so many things that haven’t a hoagie roll, special ordered been done.” Tony plans to shake up the menu at Stella’s more often moving from Amoroso’s in Philaforward, experimenting with sandwich specials, new menu items and more delphia, that pays plenty of soups (don’t worry, the bahn mi isn’t going anywhere). homage to a French baguette. It crinkles at a When I asked Tony why he thought the bahn mi has captured Spokane sandwich eattouch. Then he adds Siracha mayo, and either ers’ hearts so readily, he gave me a signature grin. “I’m not sure how it became the top sellroasted pork or marinated tofu (if you’re iner,” he said. “Maybe it was because it was on the top of the menu.” With the taste of that terested in a vegan version of any sandwich, sandwich still haunting me beautifully, I’m afraid that explanation just won’t satisfy. just ask). He tops that with a variety of pickled vegetables including carrots, cucumbers, daikon radish and jalapeño, before adding a Stella's Cafe is located at 917 W. Broadway Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201, few sprigs of cilantro. Like everything else on www.stellasspokane.com 156

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l i a r T e l A t s e w h t r o N d n a l In s s a p m o C r e e B l a Your Loc

by Chris Lozier

“I MET A GAL the other night who said, ‘I wish there was a map of local breweries around here,’ and I said, ‘You know what, there already is,’” tells Kyle Yeigh of Twelve String Brewing in Spokane Valley. “I went to my car and got her one and she was just thrilled to see that.”

Yeigh gave her the Inland Northwest Ale Trail map, which lays out nearly every licensed brewery in the area on an easy-to-visualize street atlas. Beyond the convenience of being a comprehensive brewery locator, the Ale Trail also comes with a reward. Every time you buy something at one of the breweries they stamp your map with their custom logo. When you get your 12th stamp, that brewery will give you an Ale Trail branded growler, something you cannot buy, but only earn through blood, sweat and beers.

Emily Schwartz of River City Brewing, in Spokane, spearheads the Ale Trail, and says that over 70,000 of the free maps have already been picked up this year, and nearly 4,000 growlers have been redeemed by travelers.

“What we’re finding is that more and more people do it for the adventure itself - to go and try all these great new breweries - rather than just for the prize,” she says.

Schwartz says many people know about the beer scenes in Bend, Portland and Seattle, but not as many people know how great the local scene is, too.

“We wanted something that would focus specifically on the breweries in the Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho area,” she says.

The first map was printed in 2013, featuring 16 breweries, while the current map showcases 27 breweries and 24 sponsors. In January, Schwartz expects to release a new map with 41 breweries, including several in Yakima, Moses Lake and the Tri-Cities. Schwartz says nearly every local brewery is on the map because it’s a boon for business, especially for small startups and brewers in rural areas.

“The Ale Trail is definitely a great promotional tool,” tells Steve Hedrick of Northern Ales in Kettle Falls. “Anytime we can get exposure outside of our immediate rural surroundings is of great benefit to us.”

Hedrick says they have been selling beer in the Spokane area for about five years, and making people aware of a brewery in Kettle Falls can be a challenge. He says they see about five Ale Trailers a week, people that might

An Ale Trail branded growler is something you cannot buy, but only earn through blood, sweat and beers.

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not have known about Northern Ales without the map.

The exposure isn’t just good for breweries, though. Many travelers are finding new favorite beers, breweries and sights in the region that they would not have found otherwise.

“I’ve lived in Spokane for 22 years, and it’s actually helped me discover some parts of Spokane that I wouldn’t have been exposed to,” says Mackenzie Holloway, who’s completing the trail for the third time with friends. “And if we’re going to Yakima or Idaho, then we’ll plan to stop at the ones that we’re close to, as well.”

She and friends have biked parts of the trail and driven other parts with a designated driver or a ride service. They often visit several breweries in a day, and they order food, halfpints, flights and low-alcohol beers to make sure the trip is manageable and memorable.

“We also spend an hour to an hour and a half at each brewery, and we start at 10 or 11 o’clock in the morning,” she tells. “It’s a cool reason to get together all summer.”

Yeigh, of Twelve String, says the Ale Trail is a great opportunity to have some fun and enjoy great beer in the area, whether you just want to visit an Ale Trail brewery or sponsor for beer or dinner one evening, or make a weekend road trip out of it.

“We see people come in all the time with maps,” says Yeigh.

“It showcases everybody and lets everyone know who we are, because we’re not competitors, we’re all friends. It’s really cool to see Spokane beer promoted as well as it has been.”

For more information, visit www.inlandnwaletrail.com

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