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We sing the song and celebrate some of the amazing things happening in the heart of our city. With utmost love for Downtown Spokane, let your heart, soul and mind be refreshed by the new energy emerging from the city’s core.
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PRIME MAGAZINE Who doesn’t want to their life to be prime? It’s something we work toward and dream of most of our lives, in spite of the glitch of actually aging, it’s a mighty fine time when hard work and dedication crescendo in your life. Meet five people over 50 who are living fully within their prime.
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MIC DROP No one fights harder to make Downtown Spokane great quite like Mark Richards, president of Downtown Spokane Partnership. He shares what he has learned along the adventure of life.
Photographed by Trevin Spencer of BHW1 Advertising Pictured are Lincoln Bevers, Edda Mudua, Janelle Frisque, Patrick Arkangelo We love Downtown! The energy, the people, the eateries and businesses and have had a blast since moving our Bozzi Media offices into the heart of the city. We’ve tucked lots of fun tips and information about downtown throughout this issue. Read on and engage!
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ON THE
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CONTENTS WHAT’S INSIDE 12
Editor’s Letter Community
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First Look and Buzz Spokane Smile Project Lilacs & Lemons New (world) View Day Trip: Lake Chelan Retail Therapy Civic Leadership Life by Creative Design Spokane Rising Sunset Chasing Spots
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Downtown Feature Downtown Progress Selling Our City Spokane Boxing Circle of Security
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The Nest Al Fresco Dining Decor Urban Living Lighting 101
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Real Estate
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Down Payment Options
People of Spokane, Out and About
Horsepower
People Pages
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The Scene Dinner en Blanc Lilac Lit: Late Summer Music: Karrie O’Neill Artist: Tom Quinn
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Datebook The Best Options for Where to Go and What To Do
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Pet Pages For the Love of a Squirrel Pets in Hot Cars For the Love of Horses Finding the Perfect Dog Pet Massage
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Metro Talk Breaking Blue
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Circle Track Racing Motorsports Event Calendar
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Prime Magazine 5 Over 50 Not Dead Yet 3rd Life Landscape for a Broken Heart
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Health Beat Women’s Health Nutrition Tips Inspiring Kids to Exercise
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Local Cuisine Feasting At Home Chicken & Waggles Face Off Red Lion DINING GUIDE The Scoop Truth Behind Food Brand Names
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Liquid Libations Turtle Fight Club Walla Walla Wine Weekend
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My name is Chuck Conrad. I graduated from Gonzaga University with a BA degree. I was honorably discharged from the Army in 1974. I graduated from Gonzaga Law School in 1977. My practice focuses on motorcycle accidents. I ride a 2013 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. I have ridden to Sturgis, Hwy 66, the Four Corners, throughout the US, Canada, Cuba and the Tail of the Dragon. I am a platinum sponsor for the “Ride For Life” motorcycle event, which financially supports children with cancer. I have written several articles as a guest columnist for a monthly motorcycle publication called “Northern Rocky Riders.” I am a guest speaker on motorcycle accidents at many motorcycle functions. I have represented Canadian citizens and riders in the Pacific Northwest, who have been in motorcycle accidents. Additionally, my firm has extensive experience with Social Security Disability claims and on the job injuries. In closing, I want to thank the gifted surgeons and physical therapists who have put my clients back together.
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EDITOR LETTER/a note from Stephanie
Running Back for One Another
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clenched my teeth and held my breath as the covey of quail darted under my car. They had shot out of the bushes and into the street so swiftly, I didn’t have time to swerve to miss them. I took one hand off the steering wheel and dropped it to my chest when I heard a thud. In the rearview mirror, the reflection flailed and flapped on the pavement behind me. He appeared to be tethered to the road by one lone, shattered leg. I was on the phone with a friend—legally, hands-free—discussing the end of a long, frustrating day. I was worn out, disheartened, irritated, grumpy: a whole host of my least-favorite feelings. The outside world of politics, and disturbing news reports coupled with my inside world of strained family relationships, interpersonal conflicts, the knowledge I was driving home to an empty house (the kiddos were away for the evening) and discouraging, rude reader feedback about the inclusion of all community members in the magazine, had me on the verge of an emotional implosion. And without warning, a writhing quail was left in the wake of my path. “Oh no!” I said. “I just ran over a quail. What do I do? I have to go back for him.” My friend encouraged me to keep driving. Stephanie, he said, there isn’t anything you can do. “I’m going to let you go, let’s connect later,” I said. I kept my eye on the rearview mirror, feeling tugged in two directions. “Keep driving,” I said. And then, more activity in the mirror’s reflection: the balance of the covey returned to the injured quail, running about, stretching their peculiar little heads closer to him. “Turn around now,” I said, not knowing what I would do or how I could help him. No plan presented itself, but I could at least pick him up off the road and put him in a shady, grassy spot near his family. By the time I turned around and made my way back to the scene, the injured quail was a spiritless flattened bloody mess of feathers pressed into the pavement. The vehicles behind me had, apparently, continued the insult on the little guy. I stopped in the middle of the road and rolled down my windows to be sure there was no life left to be saved. The crying and squawking of the covey from the bushes triggered my own tear factory and I gave into the emotional implosion that had been haunting me all day. The other quail had run back for him. And now they were audibly crying from the side of the road. “They ran back for him,” I mumbled, as tears burned my eyes and fell from my cheeks. There are community members who have—and will—become injured by life; sometimes their injuries will take them out entirely. Those traumas present themselves in a host of visible ways—broken and bloodied by accidents or assaults—and in some not so easy to see: oppression, emotional trauma, poverty. I want to be the kind of human who runs back toward others—
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regardless of the shade of their skin, their socioeconomic stage, their gender identity, their age. I want to run back for others. I made my way home, and sat on the back porch in the sunshine, texting my best friend that I was a bit of a mess and was going to lay low for the evening. I thanked her for the invitation to join in festivities with her and other friends, but I had to pass. My two little dogs were thrilled to have me home and stationary, and they tried to clean up my puffy face with their canine kisses. I wanted to pour a glass of wine to help melt it all away, but realized I needed to lean into the burn of hurt and wade through all of the thoughts swirling in my head. I disengaged from social media for the evening and took the dogs for a walk around the park, soaking in the warm summer air. When I returned home, a text from another friend was waiting for me: a thoughtfully designed meme that said, “Beautiful girl, you can do hard things.” “How did you know I needed to hear that?” I asked her. She said I had been on her mind and she saw the meme and knew she had to share it with me. “Thank you for thinking of me,” I said. And I smiled knowing she had “run back” for me, without fully realizing it. I love our community. I love Spokane. Let’s keep running back for one another. We are Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living, and we are Spokane. Please find me on Facebook—and hop over to “like” the Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living page—to stay connected between press dates, and share your thoughts, stories, and life in real time. To community,
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You’re Making Me Hungry
corners, even if the street
It’s so refreshing to see
corners are marked with a “No
the increased emphasis on
Trespassing” sign. Many of those
restaurants and dining, especially
people have fallen on extremely
the otherwise unheralded small
hard times, sometimes through
ethnic places. David Ross did a
no fault of their own, and
wonderful job of covering the
don’t have a network of family
esoteric Russian, German, Asian,
members or friends to rely on.
Italian and Mexican markets (at
Our mental health system is
least some of them) in Spokane,
understaffed and underfunded
and Kris Kilduff ’s “Food
and many homeless people in
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Spokane don’t have access to
delicious single menu items from
the care they require. It’s our
different restaurants so we can
job as a society to help each
contrast and compare. Keep it
other. This doesn’t always
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mean giving people money, but
food reviewer?
rather, encouragement. They are
—Stacia Strong, Spokane
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A Little Compassion
help in a public space without
I take issue with Mr. Bozzi’s
being looked at as anything less
‘“lemoning” of the Spokane
than a fellow human being or
Police Department not removing
trash that needs to be removed.
panhandlers from public street
—Adam Reinhardt, Spokane
FIRST LOOK
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ittle crocheted octopi took to the streets of downtown Spokane mid-July and inspired perplexing curiosity. The project started out as a whim of sorts. The Spokane Smile Project group wanted to show their gratitude to Z-Nation for choosing Spokane to shoot the television series, which has created jobs for local film makers, actors, and make-up artists. “We felt that Spokane needed a little magic and wonder on the streets even if it was for a day or a moment,” says a representative. “We all work downtown, we are connected and see sad stuff and happy stuff. We take great joy in Spokane and wanted to do something that was simple to give back a smile— nothing more and nothing less.” The crew crocheted 150 green zombie octopi, named Ollie, packaged them in little see-through boxes, and placed them throughout Downtown Spokane at 3:30 a.m. on the first Octopi Spokane day. The little critters were nowhere to be found later that evening as a couple of the team members retraced their steps. “One of the homeless humans we saw sleeping in a doorway that morning tapped me on the shoulder while I was walking in the evening,” says a Spokane Smile Project member. “He looked so sad and said, ‘I saw you this morning, can I have a friend too?’ I asked him why he didn’t pick one up from where we
placed them and he said ‘I didn’t think those were for me.’ I hugged him and said they were for everybody, especially him, and gave him an extra Ollie Octopi.” The man was in tears taking it out of the box. “His thank you was barely audible as he handed me back the box and hugged Ollie to his chest. We put out 150, but it was the 151st that made everything even more worth it.” Amy and Douglas McCoy of The House Of POp jumped on as sponsors the moment they heard about the project. “All of us at House Of POp loved this idea right from the start,” says Douglas. “The fact that Spokane Smile Project is doing all this work and giving these lovely little guys away just to put a smile on someone’s face shows true generosity. We are into branding and art, and when we were told about the hashtags and Instagram we knew this was genius. The scale is quite epic, hiding 150 of these for people to find whether it’s by accident or locals out searching for them. Kinda beats Pokémon Go—at least you can actually hold these little guys. There was no way we were not getting involved and supporting this fabulous idea.” What’s Next Spokane Smiles Group is working on a Beyond Pink Octopi for a September “Pink Apocalypse” with 250 crocheted critters. House of POp is staying on as a sponsor and will include a dedication for one of their team members battling breast cancer. Other businesses and organizations are welcomed to reach out to Spokane Smile Group as sponsors, or for an Octopi Spokane invasion of their own. Spokane Smiles Project welcomes collaboration ideas. “We also want to make a horde for the local children’s hospitals to hand out to kids,” says Amy. “Currently our team can create 150-250 Octopi in a two-month period.” September’s launch will include invasions into Kendall Yards, Garland, Perry District, and Browne’s Addition, in addition to Downtown Spokane. Find them on Facebook and Instagram or email them at spokanesmileproject@ gmail.com to contribute to the movement. Follow #OctopiSpokane to see the mayhem unfold.
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LEMONADE to the city of Coeur d’Alene for choosing not to sell a tiny parcel of land on Blackwell Island at the gate of the Spokane River open for public access. The idea was floated to sell it off as surplus land, which would have removed the one and only access point for kayakers, boaters and other water recreationists. Europeans are sometimes amazed at how much land we keep open and available to the public; let’s always maintain that legacy.
LEMONS to car thieves lurking at hiking trails, waiting for hikers or runners to leave their car, knowing they won’t return for a while. Vehicle prowls have tripled in Liberty Lake and we’ve heard they’re up in other areas as well. It makes some of us want to find other less obvious places to park. Let’s all keep a lookout on suspicious activity. Someone who seems to be overly interested in what’s in parked cars, for example, should be reported. LILACS to Greenstone Corp for announcing a new full service grocery store at the Monroe entrance to Kendall Yards, providing a great resource for fresh foods in an under-served lower income neighborhood. Naturally, it’s also serving Kendall residents, but it’s a great example of progess and success spreading out in wider concentric circles. They originally considered smaller specialty stores such as Trader Joes, but in the end a full-service store will better suit the needs of the neighborhood.
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LILACS to Scott Kusel, who is now on a quixotic mission to RESTORE a grocery store to the East Central neighborhood. All good things come through activists who rattle the cage of the status quo, and we are hoping he succeeds. Yes, the residents of East Central can drive to Fred Meyer, but it’s far from walking distance and there’s nothing like a grocery store to serve as a neighborhood hub and meeting spot.
LILACS to classic car collectors who display their cars at local car shows. The Inland Northwest Car Club Counsel outdid themselves with their downtown nighttime July show. Just as those who restore and maintain lovely vintage homes are keeping a part of our past alive, classic car enthusiasts keep an important part of our past alive, and each one rescued from the junkyard is one more diamond burnished from a lump of coal. LEMONS to product manufacturers who bundle their offerings into two-fers or four-packs rather than just selling ONE item. Ever try to buy just one or two batteries? Sometimes the double packs are for items that won’t even require another of its kind for years. For example, who really needs two staplers, or two pairs of scissors? The day they make us buy two left shoes and two right shoes is the day I switch to online. TEARY LILACS as we say goodbye to Hastings Entertainment. One of the last bastions of books, CDs, vinyl(!) and videos, its demise was as predictable as it is stunning. A way of life, a hangout place and a great source of used treasures for under $1 to while away a Saturday afternoon will soon go the way of Blockbuster and Tower Records. So sad to see a sweet thing die.
5 Spectacular Sunset Spots
FIRST LOOK/around the world
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atching the sunset with your beau is the oldest play in the playbook for a reason: It makes you feel things. Whether you’re on your own or with someone you fancy, taking a moment to experience the present at its most picturesque is the perfect way to welcome the night. Step it up a notch while the days are still long and the skies clear by seeking out the most breathtaking sunsets nearby. Make the most of the blissful moment: Resist the urge to break out your phone and snap photos, and instead capture a memory for which you were truly present. Be sure to check the sunset time before you head out—dusk will arrive a full hour earlier by the end of August. Overlook Park Browne’s Addition Spokane’s “Near Nature, Near Perfect” motto may be super cheesy, but it’s not a lie. Nearest to downtown, a break in the private properties along the Browne’s Addition bluff has been built out into a surprising little park with benches for just this purpose. Snag a seat to look out over Hangman Creek and Sunset Hill. Meander down the winding dirt trail to make your way to the river—it’s worth getting your shoes dusty to commune with nature so close to the city. Little Spokane River Natural Area Nine Mile Falls Leave the real world behind and get just a tiny bit lost for an evening. Just past Nine Mile Falls dam, where the Spokane River meets the Little Spokane River, you can catch a remote-feeling sunset without much of a hike. Park at the Indian Painted Rocks trailhead—you’ll need a Discover Pass—and walk half a mile to the vista point for a great dusk photo-op. Hike the trails along the river if you’re up for more exercise.
The Nest Kendall Yards Grab a drink at one of the trailside restaurants or find a spot in the courtyard to watch the resident osprey hunt in the river as the sun goes down. Or, stroll down the trail for a little more than half a mile to nestle into the side-by-side adirondack chairs at Hamblen Overlook across from the park, Olmsted Brothers Green. The trail continues down to Sandifur Bridge. Just to the right, a rough path leads to the riverbank, where there’s an endless supply of flat, smooth skipping rocks. Big Rock Dishman Hills in Spokane Valley It’s exactly what it sounds like: A big rock—230 feet high, to be exact—overlooking the Valley to Mount Spokane, and the Palouse to Steptoe Butte. Climb it at dusk to watch the sun set from the top of the world. To get there, park at the Steven’s Creek parking lot at Dishman Hills in Spokane Valley. Follow the trail about three quarters of a mile to the base of the Rocks of Sharon, where you’ll spot the big boulder you came for. On your way back, continue to follow the trail to loop back around to the parking lot for a total of 2.5 miles — or just head back the way you came. Spokane Falls Skyride Downtown Don’t leave all the fun to the tourists—this iconic downtown Spokane attraction is often overlooked by locals. A thrilling surprise for a date or spontaneous treat for yourself, a late evening jaunt on the Skyride adds a pinch of adventure to a night in the city. The gondola runs for an extra hour on Friday and Saturday nights—until 9 p.m.—so you can experience a summer sunset while dangling in the sky. Erika Prins is a Spokanebased writer. She has been exploring the Northwest with a pen, a camera and a pair of running shoes since moving here in 2004. Read more of her work at erikaprins.com.
FIRST LOOK/worlds eye view
A New (world) View with Shiva Salehkia-Hissong
SHIVA SALEHKIA-HISSONG was born in a middle-class family in Tehran, the capital of Iran. She moved to Rome to study “Scienze Della moda e del costume,” the science of fashion and costume at the La Sapienza university of Rome. In a course with her only English-speaking professor on research about gender and identity and studying masters of the psychology world, she realized how and why nothing else had ever worked for her. She spent her days in Italy meeting people from all over the world, living paycheck to paycheck, leading a normal, happy life. On a cold evening at the store where she worked, she met her husband who was on holiday. They spoke day and night and he visited every month. They travelled to the most beautiful places in Europe, making wonderful memories that made them impatient to have a life together. After so many tears, so much love and laughter and so many difficulties she moved to Spokane in March. As she was processing the big culture shock and they were getting used to the idea of living together, she discovered they were expecting a baby. Scared and excited, she will be sharing her adventures—her new view, from Spokane—with us.
Sitting on the couch downstairs in our condo in downtown Spokane, with my big mug of instant crummy coffee, I look out the window, wondering how the change of view had changed everything and anything I knew about my existence. From where I’m sitting I can see the Paulsen Center, which seems to be a big deal here. I’ve heard about the family and the history of the building. It is definitely an upgrade from postwar and incredibly unharmonious brick buildings in the “Colli Albani” neighborhood in Rome where I used to live. Not to forget the Chinese convenience store, a small tattoo shop, an old bar (a place to grab coffee in the morning and maybe a beer at night) and people trying to squeeze their cars in any little space they could find on the crowded street. You could see all this from our dingy balcony that was lit with a single lamp. The lamp switch was not on the balcony, but in a room
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that originally was a living room, but that our landlord had rented to us as a double room . . . which meant we sometimes had to sit in the dark because the girl living in the switch controlling area was not home. There were a couple of old wooden chairs; one had a broken leg but we couldn’t throw it away. No matter how and with what supplement we cleaned the house, the dirt was somehow a constant part of the old tiles; and two balcony plants—that were once green—were just another degraded part of the house. One of them would grow a few branches with every rain, and would sting you like an annoyed bee if you came within reach. I traded all that dust and memory, female roommates from all over the planet, and the bar I went to every morning, Brillo, to grab Cappuccino and a cream filled cornetto, to be here. In Spokane. How did it all happen? Married, expecting a baby and oh, the
owner of a dog . . . and a kitten. Months of struggle, mostly with myself and worrying about whether I could get a visa or not, Josh’s back and forth traveling that in the end was just to keep us together and I could see how tired he was in his sky-blue eyes. I dreamt about being in Spokane to be able to take care of him, to be able to sleep and wake up next to him without having to go to Fiumicino, the International Airport in Rome, to say goodbye without knowing when I would see him again. I expected my flight to crash. That’s how unbelievable it was. And you would think you’d never forget those days and that you would never forget to cherish every moment you have with your loved ones, but crossing an ocean will do that to you. You open your eyes and you’re arguing about not having cleaned the dog’s feeces on the patio . . . to be continued . . .
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Loving Lake Chelan
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his time of year, with its deep blue water and endless sunny skies overhead, the small town of Lake Chelan is a Central Washington oasis. Families have gathered there for generations and each summer the small town’s population swells as people come for fun in the sun and to celebrate the growing wine culture. Surrounded by mountains, Lake Chelan, a 55-mile glacial lake just a four-hour drive from Spokane, is a magnet for those who want to enjoy the water or visit the small remote town of Stehikan, which is accessible only by ferry.
Stay Campbell’s Resort is a sprawling complex hugging the shore of the lake. With dining, a spa and its convenient location in the heart of town, it’s no wonder Campbell’s has been the place for friends and family to gather since 1901. Lakeside Lodge and Suites is another good choice. With complimentary breakfast and a pet-friendly policy, Lakeside Lodge and Suites offers a place for groups and family gatherings.
See and Do Lake Chelan has a wide variety of fun and unique events throughout the year. Shops, galleries and boutiques line the main street and the region’s agricultural bounty is available at the seasonal farmer’s market. Rent an electric bike from Chelan Electric Bikes and pedal your way around town and the lakeshore. The Lake Chelan Rodeo will be held in the evening on August 5 and 6 at the Chelan Rodeo Grounds. In November the annual Barrel Tasting brings in wine lovers and in January the Lake Chelan Winterfest offers outdoor fun for all ages like skiing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and tubing.
Sip Lake Chelan, with its unique micro-climate and sandy glacial soil, is one of Washington State’s newest wine AVAs, with more than 20 wineries and 250 acres of vines. Hard-cider producers, using the region’s tasty apple harvests, are also increasing.
Savor After you’ve discovered a favorite new Lake Chelan wine, stop by the Lake Chelan Cheese Shop to put in your picnic basket. Other dining options include Sorrento’s Ristorante at Tsillan Cellars, The Winemaker’s Grill at Wapato Point Cellars and nearby restaurant and craft brewery Lake Chelan Brewery. Cheryl-Anne Millsap writes about travel for The Spokesman-Review and other publications. Her audio essays can be heard on Spokane Public Radio.
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August’s Renaissance Moment: Cheer our Children by Brian Newberry
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in downtown mid-July as government officials, business leaders and volunteers came together for the groundbreaking for the much-anticipated refurbishment and polishing of the gem in Spokane’s crown, Riverfront Park. It was exciting to see the civic leaders joined by their own children who most certainly liked shoveling dirt, to the crowd’s delight. Seeing the youthful enthusiasm amidst the backdrop of the racial and police tragedies of that turbulent July week, I was reminded of Mahatma Gandhi’s poignant quote: “If we are to have real peace, we must begin with the children.” This August, let us continue to cheer on our children. The 2016 Leadership Spokane adults reinstated three service projects to give back to the community. What was remarkable about each of their noble projects was their simplicity. Children ask of us our time and attention. Indeed, the third service project beautifully illustrated the principle. The adults prepared gourmet meals for Crosswalk’s
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Wood Art We Got Wood Northwest is owned by local craftsman, Jake Flaherty. Jake grew up in a family of woodworkers, brick masons, and talented crafters who inspired him to design art and woodworking masterpieces. Jake
started We Got Wood NW in 2015 after his family and fiance encouraged him to follow his passion by doing what he loved. That passion was working with barn wood and timbers to create art and beautiful wall hangings inspired by Americana style, the outdoors, and Native American craft. WGW specializes in farmhouse tables and benches, American flag wall hangings, custom kitchen islands, sliding barn doors, and a variety of rustic wood wall art. Jake is also available for custom commissions. He can be reached through wegotwoodnorthwest.com, and on social media and Etsy @wegotwoodnorthwest.
Put This in Your Pipe Bulldog Pipe & Cigar Lounge has been serving the north Idaho area for the past 15 years. In early 2014, Paul and Mary Banducci purchased the storefront and transformed it into a modern day speakeasy, smoking lounge, and specialty tobacco shop. The shop boasts a wide variety of pipes, pipe tobaccos, local and boutique cigars, and other unique tobacco products. The storekeepers host monthly social events in the lounge, such as ladies night, local wine and beer pairings, and cook offs. Along with being well-versed in all things pipe and cigar, Paul & Co. are kind, approachable, and informative, welcoming customers from all walks of life. Their shop can be found in the Silver Lake Mall at 200 W. Hanley Ave. Coeur d’Alene, and at bulldogpipeandcigar.com. You can stay updated on their social media platforms at @bulldogpipeandcigar.
Party on a Boat Hayden Lake Marina has been stationed on the east shores of Hayden Lake for many years. Recently the marina has been revamped and includes many new and exciting offerings to its patrons and those visiting the area. The Boathouse is the onsite restaurant offering boaters a place to tie their boats and dine on the lake. The Marina also offers pontoon, paddle board, kayak, and boat rentals for those looking to enjoy and explore the lake on their own. The newest and grandest offering is a two-story party boat departing from the marina weekly for evening cruises open to the public. These cruises feature local wine tastings, local breweries on board offering samples of fresh summer-time beers, and soon some family cruises to enjoy the lake with children and explore the nearby sandbar. The cruise boat is also available for rental for parties and gatherings equipped with a captain, full bar with bartender, lighting and surround sound music, and on-board restrooms. Tickets and cruises can be booked online at haydenlakemarina. com. Follow their social media updates @hayden_lake_marina.
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FIRST LOOK/abuzz on facebook
For the Love of Downtown Social media isn’t just for sharing selfies; meaningful conversations are abuzz on a daily basis. In honor of celebrating the heart of our city, we posted the question: What do you love about Downtown Spokane?
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The gondola, train, and carrousel rides at Riverfront park . . . with my granddaughter. Spokane offers a lot of wonderful views and activities to appreciate and enjoy.
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I love all the brick. It creates such an awesome vibe.
Merri Lou Franzella
The architecture. The layout of our city with a river running through it. Our beautiful bridges.
Karen Mobley
Events like First Friday and Art Tour.
Heatherann Franz
The old buildings. The efforts made to beautify the electrical box covers, murals and Windows Dressing.
Victoria Zvoncheck-Ferro
It’s a “city” with the big heart of a small town community. I love it.
Andrea Griffin The sparkly sidewalks.
Marianne Guenther Bornhoft
The refreshingly positive energy happening with all the new development around town.
Cheryl-Anne Millsap
The river. Whenever I’m asked to write about Spokane for readers who may not have ever been here, I build the narrative around the river. It is our genesis.
Ann Deasy
Great running routes.
Larry Cebula
The little historical treasures I am still constantly finding—horse rings, ghost signs, obscure monuments, etc.
Kelly Anderson
The feel of community that has been lost in many of our neighborhoods.
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Let’s Talk Downtown by Anthony Gill
“There’s not enough parking downtown.” “It’s too expensive.” “It’s such a hassle to get there.” Surely you’ve heard the complaints. You’ve listened to the outcries. There’s no shortage of perspectives among Spokanites about downtown and its role in the local community. It’s either a pariah, to be avoided like the plague, or a panacea, the symbol of a cure-all to all of our city’s problems—namely, denser, walkable development. Frankly, it’s understandable that the central, most important neighborhood in Spokane would arouse such strong emotions. After all, it’s the core of our city, defining our civic identity. But it’s also important to separate fact from fiction. To gain some insight on the all-toocommon parking complaint, I compiled a detailed map of every surface lot downtown. The result was staggering. Of the 1,250 acres in Spokane’s core, almost 300—roughly one quarter—were occupied by parking. And that doesn’t even account for garages, curbside parking, Riverfront Park, or the Spokane River, all of which would further inflate that figure. What are the implications for our efforts to create a walkable, livable urban core when so much of it is occupied by the temporary storage of motor vehicles? What are the implications for our efforts to grow housing, retail, and public events? I also looked into the claim that parking downtown is too expensive. Our top rate for metered parking of $1.20 per hour is less than the $2 per hour charged in Boise, Portland, and Salt Lake City. Even the maximum rate inside the nicest parking
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garage in the region, River Park Square, at $8, compares favorably to other cities of our size. Boise’s nicest garages, for example, charge a maximum of $12. And bear in mind that these are maximum rates—the most you should ever expect to pay. What are the implications for the small businesses, the restaurants, the shops and event spaces that need our support downtown, when these myths are repeated and spread like fact? What are the the implications for visitors? Sure, there might be a grain of truth to some complaints; downtown might not be the most convenient place in the city to drive or park a car. But should it be? Downtown is meant to be the very center of urban life in Spokane. It’s meant to be experienced on foot, by sidewalk. It’s meant to be a place where you can serendipitously discover a new shop, a new restaurant, a cool alleyway, a narrow bridge over Spokane Falls, or a rooftop patio. All things that can’t be done in a car. So hop on Spokane Transit (and pay only $1.50 on one bus from almost anywhere in the city), ride a bike, or walk downtown and enjoy all that it has to offer. Or, if you must, carpool and pay a modest amount to park in one of the dozens of easy-to-access lots downtown. And let’s celebrate our easy-to-access, positively beautiful and unique downtown. Anthony Gill is a Spokane native and recent graduate of Santa Clara University. He is the founder of Spokane Rising , an urbanist blog focused on ways to make our city a better place to live.
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THE SCENE
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Suppor t i n g Th e Fu l l B lo o m by Alisa Lewis | photos by Lisa Wise Photography
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inner en Blanc is a five-course farm to table showcase event highlighting seasonal foods from local farms, gardens and ranches. Each course is prepared by local chefs. Guests arrive dressed all in white and begin with cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. Most importantly, Dinner en Blanc raises funds and awareness about the Northwest-based nonprofit The Full Bloom. This organization recycles and repurposes leftover flowers from weddings and events into cheerful arrangements that are delivered by volunteers to local hospice patients, retirement homes, and hospital bedside tables. This yearly event takes place on Friday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m. on Beebee Boulevard in the Riverstone area of Coeur d’Alene. Tickets are available at thefullbloom.org or by calling (208) 665-3756
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THE SCENE/read
Lit-up
in Late Summer
by Sharma Shields
In the poem, “Childhood Study: First Late August,” Seattle poet Susan Rich writes, Like monkeys we screech as the trees go pop— What lit-up between us that summer— three sisters clustered like barn cats—I can’t say except for a time camaraderie warmed the soles of our feet, our robes remaining intact just one season— before it burned away. Rich’s poem about the intensity and brevity of girlhood friendship uses the heat and fire of August as its backdrop. August is usually a quiet month for literature in Spokane, but there are still some glowing literary gems to dig up from the final days of summer. Throughout August, the Northwest Room of the Spokane Public Library will open its doors to display “Masterpieces from the Vault: Special Editions from Literary Masterpieces.” Participants can peruse some of the most noted books in the library’s collections, including first editions by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and others. The schedule can be found online at spokanepubliclibrary.org. Click on “Classes and Events” for the full calendar. The third Spokane Silent Reading Party takes place at Spark Central (1214 W. Summit Parkway) on August 22 from 7-9 p.m. Bring a book and engage in the magic of reading with fellow bibliophiles. No speaking is allowed, but the silence isn’t deafening: a local musician will play from 7:30-8:30 p.m. The evening is free and also offers participants complimentary wine. The Richmond Collective will host Heather Cahoon in late August. Heather is a renowned poet, artist, and enrolled member of the Flathead Indian Reservation. She holds a PhD in history, anthropology, and Native American studies. Here is a selection from her poem, “(Untitled),” A red-tailed hawk holds back time, motionless in these unseen winds. Hold yourself still, listen she seems to say. So I do and what I hear are stories rising up from the land cupped in the open hands of my ancestors. 42
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Heather’s evocative, widely published poetry has been included in anthologies such as Poems Across the Big Sky and New Poets of the American West. This will be a mixed-media event, as Heather will both read poems and exhibit a selection of her paintings. At the Richmond Collection (228 W. Sprague Ave.), August 27, 4-5 p.m. Summer programming continues at the local libraries and at Spark Central, offering wonderful and free literary opportunities for kids. On August 1, Spark Central teaches the “Ancient Art of Letters” to grade schoolers 4th-8th, where kids learn calligraphy and write an original story on a scroll. Meanwhile this month, Spokane County Library District presents Tween Manga Drawing, a Reading Relay Readathon, and Late Night at the Library at two separate branches (check their calendar for details and registration information, www.scld.org). Lastly, if you haven’t read Spokane author Stephanie Oakes’s highly praised novel, The Sacred Lives of Minnow Bly, maybe this month of fire will encourage you to pick it up: there’s a fire in the book, too, a meaningful one. And how can you resist the first line? “I am a blood-soaked girl.” This is a stunning read for young adults and their parents, both, and an excellent choice for rounding out your literary summer. Sharma Shields, born and raised in Spokane, is the author of Favorite Monster: Stories and The Sasquatch Hunter’s Almanac: A Novel. She lives on the South Hill with her husband and two children.
THE SCENE/hear
by Matt Loi | photo by James Richman
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pokane musician Karrie O’Neill has a new album coming out soon, five years after her first full-length CD. She released Timekeeper’s Dream in 2011, just two years after seriously getting into music. Having been exposed to early blues and big band records by her grandparents and discovering Karen Carpenter and Linda Ronstadt in third grade, the two general areas of her musical interest were set early in life. While Karrie’s first album was more in line with the singer-songwriters, the new Unrequited Love takes some sass and soul from those earlier influences. I recently interviewed Karrie and her producer at the latter’s workplace on Spokane’s Northside. The man works with many other musicians, local and beyond, and prefers to keep his identity on the down low. During our chat, we agreed upon the pseudonym of “Ghetto Oz” to denote this scrappy, resourceful, and ultimately benevolent fellow who would rather remain behind the curtain. Karrie brought her lyrics and music to Ghetto Oz who fleshed out the tunes. The man must have connections, because he managed to get two members of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band to play horns, as well as guest vocals from Tasha Larae of Arrested Development. Production was done in Spokane, New York City, and Robert Lang Studios in Seattle. At Mr. Oz’s place, he and Karrie played back a portion of her song Beloved. Being familiar with the introspective, sensitive sound of her first release, I was pleasantly surprised to hear her give a more assertive, dominant delivery. A half decade ago, Karrie drew more from Tori Amos; now the likes of Erykah Badu inform her craft. This was reinforced by Oz’s funky, dirty, soulful studio band, complete with low brass punches, crunchy blues guitar, and rich Hammond organ tones. Imagine Elle King with a warmer, rounded vocal delivery. Karrie’s nine-track album Unrequited Love is set to be released at the end of summer, on CD as well as iTunes and other digital distributors. In the meantime, you can catch her doing what she’s done best for the past seven years: playing solo or with a small backing band around Spokane. See her at the Garland Street Fair on Saturday, August 13 at 5 p.m. She will also appear at Pig Out in the Park on Monday, September 5 at 7:15 p.m. on the IMAX Stage. Keep tabs on her upcoming release and see a promo clip of her soulful song Beloved at KarrieONeillMusic.com.
After majoring in music and minoring in physics at EWU, Matt Loi got started at iHeartMedia Spokane in 2007. Since then, he’s brought hundreds of local musicians into the studio and has grown to love the local music scene. You can catch Matt around town at multiple concerts each week, sometimes on stage playing bass.
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ATomFull-Color Identity Quinn—Illustrator by Robin Bishop
H
ow does a young artist from central Montana who is surrounded by the nostalgic and conventional art of Charles M. Russell and Frederick Remington set himself apart as an artist with something different to offer? Tom Quinn, veteran Spokane illustrator, knew he wanted to try his hand at art, but he wanted to have an identity all his own. So, he went to school to learn more about his craft and found a world of art that tendered something other than the conventional color, sun-warmed tones, and western subject matter of the Old West genre’s most popular painters. Once Tom began art school at Gonzaga University, he discovered just how diverse the world of art is. This awareness really took hold when he travelled to Florence, Italy, to study for a period. After Gonzaga he continued honing and developing his technique and vision at Seattle Art Institute. When Tom discovered work by artists Braldt Bralds and Monte Dolack something clicked. Their semi-primitive style, use of color and ironic use of subject matter connected with the inner artist Tom would become. Emulating these styles is what helped Tom define his own technical illustrative flair, and for the past 20-plus years, locals have enjoyed his identifiable brand of paintings, murals, and caricatures in acrylic and oil throughout our region. The area’s youth and art hopefuls have also benefitted from Tom’s continued willingness to teach others his craft at places like Spokane Art School, Corbin Art Center, and private lessons. After visiting with Tom and realizing just how much research, technical detail, and intention goes into his artistic process, I wondered if he desired any specific response by viewers of his work. Did he have a message for them? With a chuckle and a nod, Tom 44
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flatly says, “I don’t believe in that.” He confesses that he feels if the artist tells viewers too much or expects observers to “get” it, it can ruin the expression for both of them. “Less is more, in that regard,” Tom believes. “If you have eyes, you are qualified to make your own judgment and draw your own conclusions.” Tom has begun a new large canvas work and has pieces at New Moon Gallery, Magic Craftsman Studios, and Spokane Art School. Developer Mick McDowell has commissioned Tom to create a two-sided mural on the Peaceful Valley side of the new 1400 Tower project that should get underway this year. You can view the body of Tom’s work at quinntheartist.com or track his latest projects at T.C. Quinn, Artist on Facebook. He can be contacted at (509) 8380601.
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Beginning July 11: Winter Count Remembered—The Encaustic Works of Sally Hickman
Sally Hickman is a Montana artist and has recently completed a body of work inspired by the culture of the Native American. To illustrate the events in the lives of the Plains Indians, Sally chose encaustic paint as her medium, which preserved the Fayum portraits of early Egypt (c. 170 A.D.). Along with oil paint, this medium speaks eloquently to the preservation of culture. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org or themac@northwestmuseum.org.
Fangs, Fur & Feathers: The Art of Animals Through September 4: In this engaging exhibit, animal-themed works of art from the 13th
through the late 20th century will be featured, including art with tigers, birds, horses, sheep, monkeys, bears and more. The paintings, etchings, engravings, sculptures, watercolors, oils, bronzes and lithographs will be interspersed with an amazing array of taxidermied animals from the Museum’s natural history collection. Visitors will see more than 300 specimens, from leaches to terrestrial giants, grouped together in a spectacular 3,000 square foot display. Each weekend, throughout the run of this exhibit, there will be community animal and pet events at the Museum. Visitors are also invited to bring in a baby picture of a family pet to post in the the “Hall of Babies,” an “aaahhh-inspiring” gallery dedicated to baby pictures of many different species. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org.
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August 5, September 2: 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. First Friday is free and open to the public. Downtown Spokane. downtownspokane.org.
August 7, August 15, September 4, September 19: Spokane Poetry Slam and BootSlam
Spokane Poetry Slam is competitive performance poetry at its Northwest finest. Every first and third week of the month, 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 on the third Monday of each month. Boots Bakery and Lounge, 24 W. Main Ave. The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. spokanepoetryslam.org.
August 12, September 9: ArtWalk
Every second Friday of the month, April-December, stroll through beautiful Downtown Coeur d’Alene and enjoy local and nationally acclaimed artists. Visit supporting galleries, shops, restaurants and businesses. A free family-friendly event. From 5-8 p.m. Coeur d’Alene. artsincda.org.
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Through September 4: The Light We Can’t See: Photography of Erv Schleufer Erv Schleufer’s research on infrared photography and his skill with photographic software has allowed him to create truly remarkable artistic documentation of the landscape and the human experience of the pow wow. Erv now shoots infrared flash photography using modified canon flashes with pass thru filters, and has decided to offer his photographs to all tribal members through Facebook and Slickpic for ease of sharing and open access. He has had more than 150,000 visits with tens of thousands of “likes” and comments, gaining new friends and supporters daily. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org or themac@ northwestmuseum.org.
Through September 4: The Art of Animals
In this engaging exhibition, birds, horses, sheep, cows, bears, and more serve as the subjects of works of art from the seventeenth through the late twentieth century. Perennially popular as an artistic theme, animals have been depicted in works of art since pre-historic times. Drawn from The Reading Museum’s impressive collection in Pennsylvania, this exhibition examines etchings, engravings, lithographs, sculpture, oils and watercolors that depict the tremendous variety of the animal kingdom.
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August 1-5, 8-12: Museum Kids’ Summer Camps
The Museum’s Summer Camps are based on the philosophy that young people benefit from hands-on learning experiences that combine an appreciation for the arts with science, respect, and an understanding of the world around them. It is the mission of their dedicated and experienced staff to cultivate a sense of adventure and wonder, foster an enthusiasm for exploration of the natural world, and promote talent, community, environmental stewardship, and conservation. Each session lasts a week: August 1-5, August 8-12. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org.
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August 12: Culture Club with the English Beat
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Since their inception in 1981, United Kingdom sensation Culture Club has sold more than 50 million records worldwide, led by their classic hits “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” “Karma Chameleon,” and “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya.” Central to the band’s appeal is flamboyant front man, Boy George, whose cross-dressing and heavy makeup creates an image which is completely unique on the pop scene. After more than a decade apart, Culture Club performs together live on stage. Northern Quest Casino. 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights. northernquest.com.
August 16: Band of Horses
Acclaimed indie-rock outfit Band of Horses will bring their lush, introspective melodies to Spokane’s Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, in support of their fifth studio album, Why Are You OK. Fox Theater. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325SEAT or ticketswest.com. Tickets may also be purchased with personalized service at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox or by calling (509) 624-1200.
August 17: Big & Rich and Gary Allan
Country music duo, Big & Rich, released their first studio album, Horse of a Different Color, in 2004. With that album, the band’s star songwriters, vocalists and guitarists, Big Kenny and John Rich, produced four straight Top 40 country hits, including “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy).” Other hits included inspired collaborations with
Cowboy Troy, Gretchen Wilson and Martina McBride. Northern Quest Casino. 100 N. Hayford Rd. Airway Heights. northernquest.com
August 18: Gala Musicale with Scott Kirby
Scott Kirby specializes in American and Pan-American musical genres, combining the worlds of classical, folk, and popular music. He will be performing in a variety of musical styles, including classic Ragtime, Brazilian Tango, Blues, Traditional Jazz, Creole and Americana, as well as original compositions. The program will feature works by Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Stephen Foster, Scott Joplin, John Philip Sousa, Hector Villa Lobos, Ernesto Nazareth, Jelly Roll Morton and many more. Fox Theater. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325SEAT or ticketswest.com. Tickets may also be purchased with personalized service at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox or by calling (509) 624-1200.
August 21: Buddy Guy
The recent recipient of the 2015 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Buddy Guy’s incredible career spans over 50 years with just as many albums released. Career highlights include 7 Grammy Awards, 28 Blues Music Awards, Kennedy Center Honors, NARM Chairman’s Award for Sustained Creative Achievement, Billboard Music Awards’ Century Award for distinguished artistic development, Presidential National Medal of Arts, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to name a few. Fox Theater. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325SEAT or ticketswest.com. Tickets may also be purchased with personalized service at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox or by calling (509) 624-1200.
August 22: Steve Miller Band, with Foghat
Get on board for a soaring night filled with unforgettable hits that are the definition of seventies classic rock with Steve Miller Band. With a string of hits that include iconic classic rock tracks such as “The Joker,” “Take the Money and Run,” “Rock’n Me,” “Fly Like an Eagle,” “Jet Airliner” and “Jungle Love,” Steve Miller Band still keep audiences rockin’. Don’t miss this opportunity to settle in and sing along with a legendary band that proves the classics are built to last. Northern Quest Casino. 100 N. Hayford Rd. Airway Heights. northernquest.com .
August 27: Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and Melissa Etheridge
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August 30: 5 Seconds of Summer
From the start, 5 Seconds of Summer were united by a love of punk-rock music and a vision of bringing it into the pop stratosphere. They played their first gig together in late 2011, performing for about a dozen people at a hotel in their hometown of Sydney, Australia. Three years later, they were headlining the Forum in Los Angeles, where they played for 25,000 fans during a sold-out, two-night stand. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.
September 2: Duran Duran
Formed in Birmingham, England in 1978, Duran Duran led the MTV generation’s love of English new wave/synthpop and dance rock. Since the 1980s, Duran Duran has sold more than 70 million records and placed 14 singles in the United Kingdom’s Top 10 Singles Chart and 21 in the Billboard Hot 100. Northern Quest Casino. 100 N. Hayford Rd. Airway Heights. northernquest.com
September 4: Carrie Underwood: The Storyteller Tour
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Spokane, you voted her to The Bucket List and now Carrie Underwood will bring The Storyteller Tour: Stories in the Round to the Spokane Arena. The in-the-round arena tour launched to rave reviews in January and has already played sold out shows across the U.S., including a crowd of more than 17,000 at Boston’s TD Garden. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.
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Grammy Award-nominated, gold-certified Danish hard rock outfit Volbeat will make a stop at the Star Theatre at the Spokane Arena on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 with special guests Killswitch Engage and Black Wizard. As a special offer, a copy of the new album Seal The Deal & Let’s Boogie will be included with every pair of tickets ordered for this show. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon
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September 14: Bonnie Raitt
With Dig In Deep, her twentieth album, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt comes out swinging. The follow-up to 2012’s triumphant Slipstream—the Grammy-winning, Top Tencharting first release on her own Redwing Records label—the new record illustrates the delicate balance of consistency and risk-taking that has defined Raitt’s remarkable career for more than 45 years. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325SEAT or ticketswest.com.
September 16: Blink-182, with All-American Rejects
Since their humble beginnings 24 years ago when they started playing in a San Diego garage, Blink-182 has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide and rocked audiences from Adelaide to Zurich, having become one of the defining rock bands of their generation. They combine high-energy dynamics with an artistic ambition that transcends any genre. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.
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August 12-14: Spokane Brewers Festival
Join a host of local breweries and cideries for the first-ever Spokane Brewers Festival, Friday, August 12 through Sunday, August 14 at the Spokane Arena. Spokane Brewers Festival is a tasting experience for anyone who loves locally crafted beer and cider and will feature local breweries, live music provided by The Inlander, an assortment of local food vendors, and all-ages root beer garden. This is a non-ticketed event, and there is no admission charge to enter the grounds. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave.
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Celebrate one of our greatest treasures: big, juicy, tree-ripened peaches during the peach season. Peach icecream, cobbler, cakes, or pies—no matter how you slice them, our peaches are delicious. Green Bluff. greenbluffgrowers.com.
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Through August 14: Dogfight
Connecting Writers with Hollywood is an accessible and affordable convention for writers and filmmakers. You will be able to pitch your material to agents, managers and producers and if you’re not there yet, come and be educated in the craft of writing by the experts. Chuck Palahniuk, Jamie Ford, Nancy Holder and many other best-selling authors will be on site for a book signing, as well. Fox Theater. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. cwwh2016.com.
Our Summer Encore show! On the eve of their deployment, young Marines set out for one final boys’ night of debauchery. Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress, rewrites the rules of the game and teaches one of them the power of love and compassion. Studded with impressive songs, an unexpected love affair, and a genuine and charming soul, this is a heartbreaking theatrical journey that stays with you long after the performance. The Modern Theatre—Coeur d’Alene. 1320 E. Garden Ave. themoderntheatre.org.
September 10: Little Smoke Festival
August 11-28: Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Little Smoke, presented by Northern Quest Resort & Casino, is Eastern Washington’s only premium cigar festival, catering to cigar aficionados and cigar lovers alike. Attendees will get the chance to rub elbows with representatives from cigar, craft beer and liquor vendors while enjoying premium cigars, drink samples, a festival meal and live music from The Fiasco. Northern Quest Casino. 100 N. Hayford Rd. Airway Heights. northernquest.com
September 15: Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions 2016
Gymnastics fans will get to see the biggest names in the sport at the 2016 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions, coming to the Spokane Arena on Thursday, September 15. Some of the performers include Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, and headliners Nastia Liukin and 2012 Olympic Team gold medalist Jordyn Weiber. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325SEAT or ticketswest.com.
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October 1: Into Africa Auction and Dinner
Into Africa, Partnering for Progress’s annual fundraising dinner and auction, will take place Saturday, October 1, at the Mirabeau Park Hotel. P4P’s Kenyan project administrator will be the featured speaker and will talk about P4P’s programs in Kenya. Enjoy an Africanthemed dinner and auction items that
In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by Academy Award winner Alan Menken, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs. Ariel, the daughter of King Triton, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above and bargains with the evil sea witch to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends to restore order in the ocean’s depths. This dangerous mission leads to a showdown between good and evil, which only love can remedy. Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. The Kroc Center. 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d’Alene. cdasummertheatre.com.
August 17: Bad Boys of Broadway Concert
Join us as we explore the nastier side of theatre with “Bad Boys of Broadway”. Everyone loves a good villain, right? Well, there have been loads of them cropping up in musicals since the art form came about. Who is Arthur without Mordred? Who is Simba without Scar? Who is The Beast without Gaston? We’re devilishly excited to show off how good bad can be! Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. The Kroc Center. 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d’Alene. cdasummertheatre.com.
August 19-21: The Worst Talent Show… EVER!
After a lengthy stay in rehab for her marshmallow addiction, Persi is trying to make a comeback as the emcee of a new TV talent show, “Shooting for the Stars.” The lineup includes a “singing” alien, a wrestler who wrestles himself, a yodeler, a guy with a lampshade on his head, and many others. This production is performed by Academy students, ages 10-17. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St. (509) 325-2507. For tickets: (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.
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Hunter, Jeff, and their friends are on a journey through the gauntlet of creative self-expression. In the span of 90 minutes they write and perform their show at a festival and learn lessons about themselves as people, friends and artists. [title of show] is, above all, a love letter to the musical theater—a uniquely American art form—and to the joy of collaboration. The Modern Theatre—Spokane. 174 S. Howard St. themoderntheatre.org.
September 9-October 2: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The sixth-graders are eager to win for very different reasons. Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn’t everything. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home life, the tweens spell their way through a series of [potentially made-up] words hoping to never hear the soul-crushing “ding.” This show is a riotous ride complete with audience participation. The Modern Theatre—Coeur d’Alene. 1320 E. Garden Ave. themoderntheatre.org.
September 9-October 9: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
This “tale as old as time” comes to life on the Civic stage! This classic story tells of a young woman named Belle and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can’t learn to love and be loved soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is based on the Academy-Award winning animated film and features music that is fun for the young and the young-at-heart. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St. (509) 325-2507. For tickets: (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.
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t can be sad when children leave the nest, but as parents know, it’s an inevitable—and joyful, part of life. Leslie Woodfill had raised a son and daughter, and recently delighted in the arrival of a newly born grandson. But earlier this year, her friend called asking if she would be interested in adopting a baby—a young eastern gray squirrel she had found in the street and rescued from a cat. Having raised two squirrels in the past, Leslie knew that babies rely on their mother for a long time, and if abandoned or lost from the nest, will be dehydrated and starving. Luckily, she knew the care methods and was excited about the challenge of helping the little creature survive. Leslie fed the squirrel, Lilly, puppy formula with an eye dropper every two hours, until she was big enough to eat on her own. It wasn’t long before the menu included Cheerios and fruits and veggies, and of course, plenty of nuts like walnuts, hazelnuts, and acorns, specially ordered from Nuts.com. When “Miss Lilly” first came to live with Leslie, her home was a cat carrier, but as she grew and became more mobile and comfortable with her surroundings, she had free rein of the house. When the sun would go down, she instinctively seemed to know that it was her bedtime, and went into a nest she had built in the back of a closet. When spring arrived, and weather
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warmed, Leslie created an outdoor habitat, complete with a tree and a covered platform with a little house, where Lilly could start to acclimate back nature. “I put her blanket in there, and she took right to it,” Leslie says. “I had a harder time with it than she did—the first few nights I brought her in because I thought she might be too cold, but when I’d put her back in the habitat she would be running around, and she just loved it.” Eventually, when Leslie felt the time was right, she cut two holes in the habitat’s screened wall so her little friend could have her freedom.
“She stuck her head out, and was like, ‘Well, this is interesting,’ and out she went,” Leslie says. “She spent most of the first day in the hawthorne tree that’s part of her habitat, and then she went into the yard, and up a telephone pole. She finally came back, and at night she’d go right back into her habitat.” When Leslie left for a weekend trip to Seattle, Miss Lilly went on an adventure of her own. “I think I saw her in a nearby tree eating a pinocchio nose seed pod that she loves,” Leslie recalls. “I’m pretty sure it was her because she has a funny mannerism in that she preens a lot, and will wash her face and tail, and she has a really bushy tail. “You raise her with the intent that she’ll have the ability to experience being a free squirrel, and it’s a lot like having kids, and off they go down the sidewalk to start a new life,” Leslie says. “You still worry, but you have to trust that the experiences you gave them were enough so that they’ll be okay.” Even living indoors, it was obvious Miss Lilly was bound to be an outside squirrel. She would hide nuts throughout the house, tucked behind pillows and stored in the toe of a shoe. Often, she would sit in the front window and watch the goings-on in the world. “I would have liked her to have been a pet,” Leslie says, “but it was obvious that wasn’t her nature. “Lilly has a really strong spirit and was very independent. She would let you pet her, and she would run up my arm and sit on my shoulder, but she wasn’t going to let you hold her for a long time . . . it was on her own terms, and you have to honor that spirit. “You have to respect the lives of all creatures, and you have to listen to what they are saying. You can’t just assume that because they’re an animal they don’t have an opinion of how their life looks,” Leslie adds. “It’s not just people who have their own will, and you have to be respectful of all creatures.”
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enheit in just an hour. These deceptively cool outdoor temperatures can seem like safe temperatures for your pets to be left locked in the car. However, heat stroke, irreparable organ damage, and even death can occur at these temperatures. To keep pets from suffering from these preventable conditions, Washington State passed a law (RCW 16.52.340) in July of 2015 making it illegal to leave or confine an animal in a vehicle if the animal is suffering or is likely to suffer harm due to exposure from excessive heat, cold, lack of ventilation or lack of necessary water. This new law was a win for area animal rights advocates as it allows law enforcement and animal control officers to legally rescue any animal left in these unsafe conditions by any means necessary. The law also permits the owner of the vehicle to be ticketed and charged $125. When thinking about taking your pet along on your summer adventures, please keep their safety in mind and only take them if they can be with you at all times. Save yourself and your pet from the unfortunate consequences of having to leave them unattended in a hot car. Amy Fumetti-Levine is the owner of Amy’s Pet Sitting Service, and an animal rights advocate and rescuer. She lives on a small hobby farm on the south end of Spokane with her husband, two children and a menagerie of critters.
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very year thousands of dogs are turned over to animal shelters because they were given as a gift without first consulting the gift recipient, or families discover they brought home a biter, barker, digger, or jumper. When pets are given away, the pets, their owners, and children all suffer. So before selecting your dog, do your homework. With a little preplanning, you can find the dog that most closely fits your family’s or recipient’s lifestyle. VARIETY OF DOGS, VARIETY OF NUISANCES Dogs can create many nuisances, some of which are more common in particular breeds. A barking dog helps protect against intruders. But excessive barking can become a problem.
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Some breeds known for their barking include the Alaskan Malamute, American water spaniel, bassett hound, Finnish spitz, fox and other terriers, Great Pyrenees, and miniature schnauzer. A playful, energetic puppy can make a great playmate for your child. But as your puppy grows, that hyperactivity could become overwhelming. High-strung dogs often jump on people and tear through the
house. Certain breeds tend to maintain that high energy level well into their adult size bodies. Such breeds include Airedale terriers, boxer, Brittany, cocker spaniel, Dalmatian, golden retriever, Irish setter, Jack Russell terrier, Labrador retriever, pointer, and schnauzer. Dogs dig for many reasons—to bury a bone, to escape from a fenced yard, to keep cool, or out of boredom. A torn-up yard can be the last straw for many dog owners. Diggers include fox terriers, Norwich terrier, and petit basset griffon Vendeen. Dogs can be aggressive for a variety of reasons. Poor breeding, physical abuse, and even disease can cause aggression in a dog. And certain dominant breeds can tend toward aggressiveness if not handled properly. These dogs should be chosen with caution and the understanding they require strong leadership: Akita, American pit bull terrier, bulldog, bullmastiff, Chow Chow, Doberman pinscher, German shepherd, Rottweiler, schnauzer, Shih Tzu, Siberian Husky, and Weimaraner. Grooming is another consideration. While it may sound painless, the upkeep of certain breeds can be overwhelming. In addition to keeping claws trimmed and an occasional bath, some dogs require lengthy daily brushing to remove tangles or trapped fur in double coats. High maintenance breeds include the American Eskimo, cocker spaniel, collie, Great Pyrenees, Llaso apso, Old English sheepdog, poodle, schnauzer, and terriers. TRAITS TO LOOK FOR IN A FAMILY DOG Finding a dog that’ll be easy for your child to handle and assist in training will reduce many unforeseen problems. Easy
trainers include American water spaniel, Australian shepherd, bichon frise, cocker spaniel, Irish setter, Italian greyhound, Maltese, and Shetland sheepdog. Calm, gentle breeds are important for families with small children. Keep in mind that size doesn’t dictate these traits. Gentle breeds you might consider are bassett hound, beagle, bearded collie, Chinese crested, Great Dane, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundland, and mastiff. Playful and energetic puppies work well for older children who won’t feel threatened by the dog’s full-grown size. These breeds include American Eskimo, bloodhound, Brittany, Dalmatian, golden retriever, Irish wolfhound, Labrador retriever, pointer, poodle, Saint Bernard, and schnauzer. There are many other traits to consider in choosing a new dog. Before bringing home your puppy, read a book or articles about the breed that interests you to determine if he’ll fit your family’s lifestyle. For personalized assistance in choosing a breed, go to selectsmart.com or one of the many other breed selection sites. You’ll be guided through a series of questions and receive a free personalized list of matches. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 800,000 people, mostly children, are bitten annually severely enough to require medical attention. Infants and small children shouldn’t be left alone with a dog. It may be difficult to picture your lovable Fido as capable of hurting your child. However, even the gentlest dogs have been known to bite. In addition, dogs view their family as part of its pack. A properly trained dog should view adults and older children as alpha (top dog). However, a dog isn’t likely to view a small child in this light and may wield his authority when no one’s around. Apartment living is another consideration. The size of dog you choose is important to both your dog’s well being and to maintaining your sanity. High energy and medium to large breeds generally need large areas to romp. Without it, your apartment could become a round-the-clock racetrack. Planning regular walks for these dogs may not be sufficient. You’ll tire long before your dog, and there’ll be occasions when you just won’t be able to accommodate your puppy’s need to exercise. Finally, keep in mind that no matter how sincere your child’s intent to care for a new pet, it’s a big responsibility and ultimately, parents take the brunt of the work. The holiday season may not be the best time of year to bring home a new puppy, according to Marta Diffen of the Michigan Humane Society. Families are generally too busy during the holidays to give a new pet the attention it needs. Choose a season when you’ll be able to spend plenty of time with your new dog as she adjusts to her new home.
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am Duckmanton wanted to work with animals and felt she was too old to go to veterinary school—so she started exploring other options, such as pet sitting or walking, or opening an indoor gym so she could play with her dogs in the wintertime. “But I saw that someone in Spokane had already thought of that—Lorna Boydston of Animal Wellness Connection. I contacted her and she turned me onto the whole pet massage world,” says Pam. She explains more about her services here: What is pet massage? Massage is great for many situations and can be used on all ages and all breeds. It’s complementary treatment to what you may already be doing with your veterinary or other practices like acupuncture or underwater treadmill. I am certified to do small animals: dogs, cats, etc. Some people in my class were going to specialize in rabbits and ferrets. Do dogs just lie down for you? Amazingly, they do! They seem to know that I am there to offer them something good. It usually only takes ten minutes before they give in and enjoy themselves. But it is different from doing a human massage. People will just lie still on the table and flip over when told. Dogs are a bit more independent. Some get up and stretch and then come back, or go get a drink. One of my clients does NOT lie down at all, she stands for the whole session. So being flexible and letting the dog decided what they are in the mood for is part of the process. Do you use a massage table? I thought that would be the best way to go—easier on my back and such. But the dogs had other ideas. They were not inclined to stay on the table. I’m not sure if it was the height or if it reminded them of grooming or something else. So now I just flop down on the floor with the dog.
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What are the benefits? Massage can be used to enhance other treatments, to help with circulation, digestion and sleep. It can help ease the pain of arthritis and speed recovery from injury. I’ve used it to help dogs with cancer who are getting treatment to help circulate the medication or chemotherapy to increase the benefits while removing toxins quicker. For active athlete dogs, it can help to set muscle memory after training or agility. And it can help with relaxation and body awareness—which for anxious dogs can be a welcome relief to them and their owners. How do you know if massage is working for the dog? It works really well to help dogs release gas, so there’s that clue things are working well. For some of my senior dogs who are limping or favoring a leg, they will rise up and start bouncing around or running and wanting to play. These are all good signs. Where did you receive your training? The Northwest School of Animal Massage on Vashon Island is a great program with wonderful instructors. It is a distance learning program and then you spend a week doing hands-on work with animals. It took me a year to complete two courses—which is the minimum for Washington State. Then I did one week at the facility on Vashon Island and another week at the Portland Humane Society. The school offers large animal massage. After the schooling, I passed a national test and was then certified by the Department of Health. peacefulpawsmassage.com or (509) 768-5939
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The Thin Blue Line of Policing in Spokane and Public Values, Personal Safety and the Public’s Right to Oversight
New police chief will be named after six other SPD Top Cops file in and out of key role the past five years
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by Paul K. Haeder
ne longevity record for the Spokane Police Department’s head position is five years— 2006-2011. Since Anne Kirkpatrick’s leadership, the city has seen the proverbial gate slamming on five others: Interim Chief Scott Stephens, January - September 2012. Chief Frank Straub, September 2012 - September 2015. Interim Chief Rick Dobrow, September 2015 - March 2016. Interim Law Enforcement Director Jim McDevitt, March 2016 - June 2016. Assistant Chief Craig Meidl, July 2016-present.
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The new chief will be replacing Straub, forced out by Mayor David Condon last year after fellow cops questioned his managerial style. The department is now following up with a report by Kris Cappel, hired on to investigate Mayor Condon’s controversial handling of Straub’s removal. The little town that could has been grappling with police controversy for decades. Not unique in the USA, though. My own early days as a reporter were covering some of Tucson’s crime problems, but then quickly moved into smaller town intrigues, along the US-Mexico border: Bisbee, Sierra Vista, Nogales, Wilcox, Tombstone. Hands down, as a 23 year old investigating the investigations and investigators, I fell under a heady rush of being in the center of crime, criminality, and crime investigations. Towns and cities I’ve been a reporter in, especially El Paso, and then adjoining Juarez, all have had their major issues with police corruption, excessive force, citizen-police discord, and misunderstanding on all stakeholders’ parts. For Spokane, the headwaters of police and sheriff department controversies go back contextually more than 100 years, to be sure, with this mineral-logging-rail hub run by a good old (white) boys’ network. But really, that blue line was let loose in a 2004 book by former Spokesman reporter, Timothy Egan, Breaking Blue. Here, the summary: “In 1935, the Spokane police regularly extorted sex, food, and money from the reluctant hobos (many of them displaced farmers who had fled the midwestern dust bowls), robbed dairies, and engaged in all manner of nefarious crimes, including murder. This history was suppressed until 1989, when former logger, Vietnam
vet, and Spokane cop Tony Bamonte discovered a strange 1955 deathbed confession while researching a thesis on local law enforcement history. Bamonte began to probe what had every appearance of widespread police crime and a massive cover-up whose highlight was the unsolved murder of Town Marshall George Conniff. The fact that many of those involved, now in their 80s and 90s, were still alive made it imperative that Bamonte unravel this mystery. The result is Breaking Blue, a white-knuckle ride through institutional corruption and cover-up that vividly documents Depression-era Spokane and an extraordinary case that few believed would ever be brought to light.” Live and Die by Lessons Unlearned by History Facts are stranger than fiction
“I can only say that reality trumps all of the poets put together for horror, beauty, and craziness.” – Eduardo Galeano, author, Memory of Fire
tied to the vagaries of big, small, large, gargantuan towns. Spokane has the curse of Jimmy Marks, the self-described Gypsy of Spokane; we have former mayor Jim West (an ex-cop and state legislator), involved in a high-profile case of same-sex relationships. We have Rachel Dolezal making international news for her selfdescribed African American heritage being debunked by her biological parents. She was a “human rights” activist and member of the Spokane Office of Police Ombudsman Commission. We have been without a Police Ombudsman for 20 months since the first one, Tim Burns, resigned Jan. 2015. Last November, Raheel Humanyn, a Canadian, was offered the job, but was denied a visa. A five-member selection committee interviewed finalists in July, and forwarded those names to the ombudsman commission for consideration. Committee member Deb Conklin said in a news release: “The (commission) was concerned from the beginning that the only viable candidate for our ombudsman, among the candidates forwarded to the commission by the first selection committee . . . was someone who would require us
to go through this time-consuming visa process.” The flashpoint for much of this disharmony, citizen fear, and instability with the role of police chief started on March 20, 2006, when 36-year-old Otto Zehm died in a Spokane hospital. Two days earlier, at a Northside ZipTrip, Otto was bludgeoned, Taser shocked and hog-tied by police officers after he was wrongly accused of theft. One officer ended up convicted of homicide, but the excessive force case exposed that “blue code” tied to covering up facts, evidence tampering and a pretzel-like investigation into the former janitor Otto’s killing. I have had the pleasure of working with adults with developmental disabilities, adults in memory care and with homeless and recovering addicts, all of whom would be deemed “different” and possibly “threatening” by some untrained eyes. Police of any ilk should be trained in deescalating situations involving people in mental crises. The result of Spokane’s $1.67 million settlement with the Otto Zehm family in May 2012 is mandatory crisis intervention training for all police officers who aren’t within a year of retirement. A memorial plaque for Zehm was placed in Mission Park. Police Advisory Commission and Ombudsman Commission I retrieved some insight into the search for a new ombudsman and the role of citizen oversight from Spokane teacher, Ladd Smith, who has ties to Hutton and Logan elementary schools. He had always wanted to pursue community service work. For Ladd, this mission is bringing in citizens who represent different focus and ethnic groups. An LGBT perspective on the commission is important to Ladd. He also works on the Police Advisory Committee which held interviews July 20 for those who applied for the
position. The ombudsman and the advisory “board” look into complaints leveled at the police department, from accusations of excessive force to belligerence in the field or improper and unethical behavior, real or perceived. Ladd says a Middle Eastern member of the Commission received notice from a Spokane mosque of threats and intimidation (not from SPD). How the police department investigates complaints is also looked at by the Commission. Long-time educator Joan Butler, a senior member of the PAC, police advisory commission, points out that the role of the PAC is neutral: nothing even close to holding police “Many in Spokane accountable, think the training, but more like a sensitivity courses, citizens’ sounding board when police and the forty DOJ discuss quarterly recommendations department welcomed by SPD issues, trainings, are harbingers of and projects. She had just a healthy future spent all day in for citizen-police a group of six relations.” interviewing the two finalists for Spokane Police Chief, writing
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up her group’s (one of four) findings on the candidates’ interviews. The public met after and grilled the two candidates with citizens’ multiple concerns around policing and the future of the department. Elk Grove, California, Police Chief Robert Lehner (who was a police chief in Eugene, too) and Yakima chief of police Dominic Rizzi Jr., met the four groups and engaged in a lively public Q and A session, Butler said. The mayor chooses one and gives city council the vote. Both Joan Butler and Ladd Smith say the SPD has gone through “self-reflection” and is in the midst of a “cultural audit” that also augments the forty hours of mental health crisis training. One of this magazine’s series around the state of Inland policing featured Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich (see Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine’s “Education Deform—Spokane’s School to Prison Pipeline” from January 2014; “To Jail or Not to Jail, That is the Question” in February 2014). The head sheriff is clear on the role of health crisis and substance abuse as critical to the county jail’s prisoner population problem. He wants communities to address the mental health issues the neighborhoods and public safety agencies face. Knezovich is not, however, open to an ombudsman or citizen’s oversight committee for his department, saying it
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would be “a political nightmare.” “This is being driven by a few political opponents of mine,” Knezovich said at a news conference a year ago, the day before a 1,000 signatures were delivered to commissioners asking for a specific body to oversee the Sheriff Office’s operations. High-profile cases involving use of force by Spokane County sheriff ’s deputies, and a perceived lack of investigatory independence by the office’s Citizen Advisory Board, precipitated the citizen action designed to have a body appointed by someone other than Knezovich. “What we’re saying is, we need a system,” said Rick Eichstaedt, director of the Center for Justice and one of the petition’s organizer. “We’re saying, have a group that’s separate from the sheriff and can give him some cover, too.”
assistant to the ombudsman be allowed to view body camera evidence under supervision of ombudsman? If only the ombudsman is allowed to look at body camera evidence, the ombudsman can potentially be mired in hours and hours of camera footage. Currently, the guild believes only the ombudsman should look at the footage. Negotiations with the guild are currently under way.” Many cops and citizens see police departments as insular and rife with a few bad apples spoiling the majority of competent police. “As for bad apples, every large organization has them,” Ladd says. “Hopefully, with a new chief, those bad apples will be dealt with quickly and removed from the force after a fair, thorough and timely investigation. The insular nature of police departments makes getting rid of the bad apples difficult.” Ladd, like Butler and many others, see the SPD out front of being a model of reform because of the DOJ investigation, “with their intense work here in Spokane.” Mayor Condon and other city
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Perception, Perceived Threats, A Few Bad Apples/Rogue Cops The city’s own history with “drama,” Rachel Dolezal, was cited by Knezovich as a reason a commission won’t work. “We’ve had some bad elected officials, but does that mean we should give up representative government?” Eichstaedt said in a Spokesman article. One of Ladd’s cohorts on the commission, AJ VanderPol, said he wants an independent oversight group, even given the recent shake-up created by Dolezal’s factual transgressions. The others on the commission include Scott Richter, Jenny Rose and Ladd, Aaron VanderPol (AJ) and Reverend Debra Conklin. Ladd said eleven people applied for the job of Ombudsman; five were then selected for interviews; and now, only two candidates remain—Jacquelyn MacConnell and Bart Logue, interim Ombudsman. How can an Ombudsman work? According to Ladd, real effectively: “OPO can work in a variety of ways and yes, the guild can make or break the effectiveness of oversight work. A current issue is body camera footage and who is entitled to view the footage at the OPO. “Bart Logue has office staff and/or assistants. Should the
officials went to DC to receive recognition of the reform. Spokanites are tired of past events coloring the future, Ladd says, from “Chief Straub leaving as chief under less than desirable circumstances (allegations of creating hostile work environment, temperament issues and inappropriate sexual advances to a female staff person)” . . . to . . . “the alleged rape of a female officer by a male officer at a private party and subsequent actions that allude to a cover up haven’t helped with trust issues.” It’s a tough story to get one’s arms wrapped around, with national headlines almost daily throwing more fuel on the flames of headlines: “Police Kill Another Unarmed African American Youth . . . Officer Shoots Man Assisting Disabled Person . . . .” Many in Spokane think the training, sensitivity courses, and the forty DOJ recommendations welcomed by SPD are harbingers of a healthy future for citizenpolice relations. “Finally, Spokane is on the cusp of new leadership as we select a new Chief of Police,” Ladd said.
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t’s not an original story. Once thriving urban center falls on hard times as population sprawls beyond city borders, shopping malls pop up in suburban areas and the sound of Petula Clark’s famous “Downtown” melody fades away.
“Downtown” by Elisabeth Hooker
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Well into the 1960s, downtown Spokane, led by The Crescent Department Store and the Bon Marche, remained the only place to shop for hundreds of miles in any direction. However, with the advent of big box stores, suburban and rural retailing, downtown lost its retail dominance, and by 1990, nearly all stores on Riverside, which once had been a retail street, had been boarded up. Weeds were starting to grow between the cracks in the sidewalks. By the mid-1990s, downtown Spokane had reached a tipping point: bet nothing and lose, or go all-in. Community leaders made that bet. They bet on River Park Square, on creating an exclusive shopping experience you won’t find within 300 miles of Spokane. Walt Worthy bet on a dilapidated hotel, and the transformation of the Historic Davenport Hotel to its former grandeur has attracted visitors far and wide and earned it an AAA Four Diamond distinction. Basketball enthusiasts bet that if you found enough asphalt, tens-of-thousands would show up
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each year to play three on three, street-style. Twenty plus years—and many hands of play—later, the bet paid off and the pot is still growing. Citizens have said yes to new and improved streets and yes to a revitalized Riverfront Park. Odds makers are hoping that citizens will also bet big on two other projects. The Central City Line, public transport, would connect the east and west ends of the city through downtown and spur economic growth along its route. A proposed new
Sports Plex nestled on the corner of the north bank of Riverfront Park and the Spokane Arena would bring more major sporting events to Spokane and provide an unparalleled recreation experience. Established commerce and audacious entrepreneurs are getting in on the action. A mix of local and national businesses are taking over street-level storefronts and restaurant space.
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An evening stroll through downtown can lead you to a destination of any number of unique eateries, with nationally acclaimed chefs. Along that stroll stop in for a custom cocktail, let the sound wafting out onto the sidewalk draw you in to catch a local musician, poet or author. The leadership who made the gamble in the ‘90s has made room for play by a new generation: a grassroots generation of artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives with ambition. Creative collaborators are occupying formerly empty warehouse space, vacant storefronts are filled with art and expression, and small business and craftspeople are fostered and nurtured, and they are doing it downtown. Not a weekend passes between March and September without a major activity in Riverfront Park, River Park Square, the Spokane Convention Center, the Spokane Arena or the streets of downtown itself. Most excitingly, people are interested in living downtown. Decay and dissolution have been replaced by renovation, excitement and opportunity. Historic properties are being retrofitted from printing presses and department stores to high rise rentals, with a winery downstairs and a 100-acre park to serve as the backyard. A shuffle of the deck two decades ago dealt a thriving center for business, retail, entertainment, and more; downtown is a celebration of old and new, history and innovation, engineering and art, that constantly surprises and thrills. The volume has now been turned up on a new “Downtown” melody. In the music video filmed in Spokane for his 2015 hit song, recording artist, Macklemore, struts through the city, dancing at the Parkade, The Bennett Block and the Fox Theater. Even though the song is loud,
and gritty and thoroughly different from the jazzy stylings of the original “Downtown,” Clark and Macklemore share a message. Downtown is a destination, a place for everyone. Let go, give in and start your story. Born and raised in Spokane, Elisabeth Hooker holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Public Relations from Washington State University and has enjoyed building her career in the Inland Northwest. Prior to joining the Downtown Spokane Partnership in April of 2014, Elisabeth spent a decade at STCU building educational programs for youth and adults as well as cultivating community programs and volunteerism.
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ave you ever found yourself selling someone on our city? Perhaps relatives or friends from afar who needed a little nudge to trek your way? Maybe even a professional being recruited outside of the area—example: The Spokesman-Review recently enticed Rob Curley, a veteran newspaper editor from Kansas, to fill the ever-brilliant shoes of Gary Graham as editor when Gary retires in September (we’ve enjoyed the newspaper under your leadership, Gary, and look forward to seeing where you take the next chapter). Have you ever wondered how the pros sell our city to destination and convention travelers? The following are a few notes from Peyton Scheller, Visit Spokane’s communications manager, about what Visit Spokane focuses on to market our downtown to leisure and convention travelers. »
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Convention District This is targeted more to meetings and convention planners, but our downtown also serves as a “district” for the Spokane Convention Center and meetings in general. In many cities, the Convention Center is not located right downtown, or if it is, you still have to drive or walk a ways until you reach the part of town that has the majority of restaurants and shops. In Spokane, the Convention Center is right in the center of it all. We often use this as one of our main selling points when trying to bring groups to Spokane. When you’re traveling, you don’t want to hassle over a map or taking a taxi to find a decent restaurant. In Spokane, you just walk out the doors of the Convention Center, and you’re in the thick of downtown. We market our Convention District through a variety of sales pieces that our sales team takes to tradeshows, conventions, client meetings, etc. all over the country
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Urban Beauty Not only does downtown Spokane have all of the amenities that big cities have to offer, there is also plenty of natural beauty in downtown Spokane. The Spokane River is obvious— almost every visitor who comes to Spokane asks us where they can see the Spokane Falls. The views are stunning, and people are always surprised that we have something so spectacular right in the middle of our downtown. Riverfront Park—having a 100-acre park that’s full of unique attractions— and also happens to be a former World’s Fair location—is a big draw for visitors and something we frequently market.
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Food and Drink People are always surprised that we have so many fantastic restaurants within downtown Spokane, as well as wineries, tasting rooms and breweries. When you travel—you have to eat. We want to make sure that when people travel to Spokane, they’re eating at all the local places that make us a great culinary destination. Because of this, we are frequently talking about and promoting our restaurants, The Cork District and the Inland Northwest Ale Trail. Shopping Downtown Spokane is a prime shopping location, as it features everything from national retailers like Nordstrom and the Apple store, to local boutiques like Jigsaw and Lolo, to antique shops like Roost and Pink. We also market shopping to our potential visitors, especially those coming from Canada, as we know we have a lot to offer.
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Walkability People always like to know that they can access a number of shops, restaurants and entertainment spaces within a couple of blocks. The streets are safe and clean and everything is nearby, making our downtown very walkable. Proximity It’s also important to note that while visitors can find almost everything they need in downtown, if they want to venture out to other parts of the Spokane region, it’s very easy to do so. Our downtown is just 10 minutes from the airport, only a few minutes from eclectic neighborhoods like South Perry and Browne’s Addition, and a short drive from state parks, hiking areas and more.
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How we market these things: Social media—we are very active on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and often promote activities and events happening within downtown Spokane. Web content—we have a variety of blogs and content pages within our website that provide examples of things to do in downtown Spokane (as well as the rest of the region). Newsletters—we send out newsletters to a subscriber database promoting activities and things to do within Spokane. Visitor Information Kiosks—we have two visitor information kiosks— one in River Park Square and one at the airport—as well as our mobile visitor information center, Ace. Here, we are able to connect with visitors face-to-face and talk to them about our downtown and what they can experience while they’re here. Digital ads—targeted Facebook and online ads. Who we market to: Spokane as a whole is essentially the “downtown” for a 250-mile radius. We are the largest city between Seattle and Minneapolis, so people from all over Idaho, Montana and Canada travel to Spokane to experience our downtown. We target a lot of our marketing in these areas. We challenge you to get out and be a tourist in your own city. Put your feet on the ground, downtown, and start walking. There are plenty of aspects you can expect, but we bet there will be unexpected—and welcomed—surprises along your journey. We would love to hear tales of pleasant surprises; you can send your discoveries to stephanie@ spokanecda.com.
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oral Deveraux, now 24, was what you might call a troubled teen. “When I was 17, I’d been drinking and crashed a car into the side of a house. As I got older, I hit some more bumps in the road. I sobered up, but eventually fell off pretty hard,” Coral says. It wasn’t until Coral followed some friends into the gym at Spokane Boxing and Martial Arts, that he started to turn things around. “It kept me out of trouble, and taught me to fight. I thought I was a tough guy and I was walking around looking for trouble, but when I came here, I realized I wasn’t such a tough guy,” Coral says. After years of training and confidence building, Coral stepped into the competitive ring where he’s earned a 10-2 record in the open elite division. But it’s more than just wins and losses, as Coral points out, focussing on boxing helps him to stay healthy and motivated, and on the right path in life. “Every fight starts on its feet. It definitely raises your self confidence,” Coral says. “There was a time when I’d walk around, and I’d be nervous and scared about getting into a confrontation, but now I don’t really care . . . I can just walk away and be okay with that.” It’s outcomes like this that are the reason Rick Welliver founded Spokane Boxing and Martial Arts. He could relate to the struggles of youth, and wanted to give them options and a place where they feel accepted. “Boxing saved my life,” says Rick, who as a kid was shuffled through eight different elementary schools in three different towns. When his family moved to Kalispell, Montana, his uncle invited him to the local boxing club, and it turned out that he was good at the sport—so good, in fact, that he went on to win the golden gloves in his fifth fight at the age of nine. “Looking back on it, walking into a gym and competing gave me an identity, as well as something for which to strive and and look forward to,” he says. “I see it in in people every day now,” Rick says. “Before I knew it, I was holding my chin up and shoulders back.” Rick followed his passion into a professional boxing career, and when he retired
after more than a dozen pro bouts, he felt the need to continue the good fight, so to speak, and to work with kids and young adults. “I had no aspirations to be a world champion, but at 43 years old, I didn’t want to be one of those guys, talking about how I wished I ‘would’ve,’” Rick says. “Its fulfilling to a be a coach. I get to see people grow, and to see kids being a part of something.” Boxing, like any sport or fitness program, is one of those things where you get out of it what you put into it. “If you work hard, you have success,” Rick says. “It’s said that playing sports builds character, but boxing reveals character.” Many of the young people who find their way to Spokane Boxing do so after landing in the juvenile court system, or local advocacies such as Crosswalk, a teen homeless shelter, and sometimes just through word on the street that there is a safe and encouraging place they can go. “Some of these kids have been abandoned and let down their whole life. We’ve forgotten how to make kids feel special and give them options,” Rick says. “You put a kid in a position to feel special and their world will open up.” As Rick points out, boxing offers benefits for everyone. To further that viewpoint, Spokane Boxing and Martial Arts also provides an alternative for everyday people of all ages to improve their fitness level both physically and mentally. You’ll find no fancy equipment here—it’s strictly old-school with push-ups, sit-ups, jump ropes, and hitting the heavy bag. “It’s a chance to work out, but it’s also a chance to learn a skill,” says Keleren Millham, 45, a singer and vocal coach, who came to the boxing ring as therapy after a car accident. “I grew up in a small town, and sports are everything in small towns—I sucked at volleyball and basketball, but if there had been boxing, it would have been amazing,” Keleren says. “Hav-
SPOKANE’S ONLY PEDAL POWERED PARTY BIKE ing been bullied as a kid, coming here, where there’s a great level of respect and sportsmanship, and a feeling of being equal, is incredible.” One of several boxing gyms in Spokane, Rick opened his gym in 2001, and has funded the venture out of his own pocket and through donations. He’ll soon move to a newly renovated space in the Jefferson Building, at the southwest corner of Jefferson St. and First Ave. in downtown Spokane. KXLY 4 weatherman Mark Peterson took on the remodel as one of his Extreme Team projects. With donations from local businesses, including Whiteman Lumber and Idaho Forest Products, the 3,400 square foot gym will have new bathrooms and showers, a custom-built frame for hanging punching bags, and garage door style windows that open up to the street where the community can glimpse the action going on inside. “When we met with Rick, it just seemed like a cool thing to do,” Mark says. “Part of using the Extreme Team is to generate awareness that there’s youth boxing, and those kids who are on the fringe of making good or bad decisions will be able to come to the gym and get help.” “There’s nobody that’s ever going to be left out in a boxing gym,” Rick says. “You can be any shape or size and be a boxer. At Spokane Boxing, we’re cultivating the spirit of inclusiveness.” Rick can be reached at spokaneboxing@gmail.com or (509) 217-0731. Darin Burt’s articles have appeared in local and national magazines, and when he isn’t typing frantically, he’ll likely be out fishing, at a baseball game, or standing in line at a donut shop.
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t Circle of Security International, founders Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper and Bert Powell recognized the need for security early on in their work with parents and young children, seeing a correlation between a parents’ upbringing and their interaction with their children, which led them to studies in Attachment Theory. In layman’s terms, those who don’t study the past are doomed to repeat it; intervention is needed to break the cycle, resulting in secure children and a better future. Circle of Security began in 1998 and is all about empowering parents with the intent to “help caregivers increase their awareness of their children’s needs and whether their own responses meet those needs . . .” I arrived early for my interview with Kent and Glen. Bert was out of the country. As I sat in a coffee shop on Main Street, I heard a woman’s raised voice exclaim, “I told you to stop it! Over and over again I told you to STOP IT!” From where I sat, I could not see the woman or, I was assuming, her child, so I did what any curious person would do: I went to investigate by going to the bathroom. The child was a little girl in a pink tutu and, as far as I could see, happy. Nothing seemed out of place, nothing broken or smoldering, leaving me wondering what the little girl had done that had to be stopped. I took my time in the bathroom and slowed down on the way back to my seat. The mother was now holding the child and their expressions couldn’t have been any more different; the little girl was aglow with love and the mother wore a mask of frustration that might have included self-blame and shame. Certainly she loved her child, but parenthood is tough and here was a picture that said it all. I had my first question for Kent and Glen: what would you do? “The mother probably needs to be held,” Glen says, “Do unto the parent as you want the parent to do unto the child.” Kent agreed while adding, “Automatically, I want to tell the mother to ‘stop it’ but that’s not the answer. Parenting requires a lot of support. Nothing should be nuclear, including families.” Kent and Glen believe that it does, indeed, take a village to raise a child, and
that parents need nurturing to better nurture their children and that self-blame and shame should be acknowledged, understood, and released to move forward in healthier ways. We took the conversation across the street to the Community Building where their office is located and where other helpful organizations have space. Next to the Community Building is the Saranac Building where even more community focused organizations are housed. The block is teaming with caring businesses and is currently in the process of becoming more bike and pedestrian friendly with a complete overhaul of the busy street. In a conference room, I asked them about their childhoods and what led them to their professions. I learned that neither of them had healthy parents, and that perhaps some people become therapists because they failed with their first patient: a parent. They became professional caregivers, seemingly hell-bent on shifting the paradigm. They threw out a lot of technical terms but what really hit home was when Glen put it like this: “We got tired of pulling people out of the river so we headed upstream.” Leading studies that combined family systems, object relations, and attachment theory that resulted in high success rates, they carried on, receiving praise, awards, and grants for their work as well as heartfelt hugs and notes from previous clients. “Head Start, Children’s Ark, and Crosswalk were our testing grounds and pivotal in our early studies, the young parents taught us just as much as we taught them,” Glen says. Kent, who worked with teens at Crosswalk for 20 years, adds, “Many of the young parents we have worked with are passing on what they learned, affecting the world in a positive way.” Kent and Glen have long resumes but what matters is where they are now, doing what they know to be important: early intervention and focusing on preventative practices by training clinicians how better to enlighten parents which, in turn, benefits children. Circle of Security was well-known internationally but not so much in America. Bert is currently training professionals in Rome and Glen will be heading to Ireland, London, and Sweden soon. Choosing to refrain from commenting on the American way and its fondness for prisons, I will only say that I am glad that Kent, Glen, and Bert camp upstream on Main Street. circleofsecurity.net Jennifer LaRue has been a professional freelance writer for 15 years, specializing in arts and humanities.
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here are two parts to me. The one that craves the solitude of a writer’s retreat in a rural setting, and the city girl who could totally see herself living right in the middle of what Spokane has to offer. The latter me, apparently has a lot of company. Spokane may be known as the urban hub of ag-centric eastern Washington, but the increased demand for urban living here proves Spokane has something to offer its urbanites besides occasional large-scale events that draw thousands downtown a few times a year.
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According to Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) the urban population is currently more than 5,000 with more than 2,100 residential units. That number is expected to increase substantially in the next seven years with proposed projects. DSP’s studies show substantial interest among young adults and retirees. Ben Volk, a representative of Country Financial, moved downtown a little over a year ago. He lives in the Edge Lofts just East of Division on Sprague. Ben says, “The relationships I’ve formed, business
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and personal, by placing myself in the heart of Spokane are priceless. Living here puts Spokane’s largest events and festivals within walking distance and gives me a better connection to the community and the people who make the big moves.” Dan Spalding, a twenty-three-year resident of downtown Spokane, moved to the city center after purchasing the Longbothum Building on East Main. “I lived among the pigeons in the beginning, but it’s better now,” Dan says. “I was socially drawn to the downtown area. The things I wanted to do and see were always downtown, so I just decided to quit driving down here all the time and I made the move.” Zola and Boots Bakery now find their homes in the building he purchased and has renovated since his move 1993. Dan lives upstairs, in a stylish loft he rebuilt into a cool, funky living space. These aren’t the only stories. There are dozens. I recently asked a handful of residents who succumbed to their urban urge, what motivated them to do so. They invited us into their “lofts” so we could share their stories with you.
SECOND RESIDENCE Jim and Susan Cameron purchased a loft shell at 809 W. Main more than three years ago. Why downtown Spokane? Briefly, no maintenance, walk to restaurants, activities and shopping. We chose a shell (unfinished). That allowed us to hire our favorite architect, Jon Saylor, and designer, Toni Brannon, who together designed the space to fit us perfectly.
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The building offers an excellent level of security. We have a gym on the second floor and we are the only residential building connected to the skywalk system. Lincoln Street (our garage entrance) is the only street that doesn’t close during special activities like Bloomsday and Hoopfest. What are the challenges? The biggest challenge we faced was having to
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buy a cart to transport groceries on the elevator. Biggest Benefit of Living Downtown? For us, living downtown allows us to have a second home in Southern California. We lock the door and get on an airplane. Coming back, we land, take a ten-minute cab, unlock our door and it’s like we never left. Favorite thing to do? Sunday morning, we walk to Sante, have breakfast on the patio, read the paper and enjoy a mimosa.
Downtown projects you’re excited about? The grocery store at Kendall Yards. We’re excited to see the Macy’s building renovation take place, as well, and look forward to the revitalization of Riverfront Park. Urban Myth Busted. That we’d miss having a yard. Hasn’t happened. spokanecda.com • AUGUST • 2016
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IT FEELS SO GOOD Joshua Hissong and his wife, Shiva, moved into a two-story loft in the Concept Home Building at 401 W. 1st two years ago. Why downtown Spokane? After years of living on the South Hill, I wanted a home that allowed me to work long hours, walk to my studio, and allowed
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carefree travel (no maintenance worries). It’s also an amazing way to stay connected to the growth and energy that is happening in Spokane right now. Not since the EXPO years has downtown felt so good. What are the challenges? So far, the only challenge we’ve faced is a neurotic dog that thinks she needs to go to the bathroom ten times a day forcing us to take her down the elevator, through the garage, to the yard, only to have her chase leaves and eat the plants. This is a challenge that we wouldn’t face with a dog door and a big yard.
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Biggest Benefit of Living Downtown? My office is a block away ( Josh is a principal at HDG Architecture-PC Advertising), so I can walk out my front door and be at my desk in 45 seconds. Being a block away allows me to separate my work and home life, but still lets me switch environments immediately if I get an idea in the middle of the night or have a deadline.
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Favorite thing to do? We like to walk to the movies on Sunday afternoon and grab lunch or coffee on the way. It’s pretty priceless. The people watching is awesome from either floor of our loft, as well. We’ve seen some pretty funny stuff over the years. Downtown projects you’re excited about? We just bought an 80-year-old building downtown and will begin renovating this year, so we are obviously stoked about that project, but seeing downtown come to life with more mixed use projects is genuinely exciting. The revitalization of each little building is what has kept the momentum going.
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ighting used to be a no-brainer. The choices were limited so you just had to decide how much and where. In recent years, the lighting industry has undergone some serious renewal and the options now provide choices in actual types of light, as well as energy load. Whether you’re updating a single room, rewiring an entire home, or planning a new build, lighting is an expensive investment that will impact the daily satisfaction of your finished project. It used to be that you could budget 1.5 percent of your project costs for lighting, but with new technology and new prices, you will now need to budget more like 5 percent. The idea of nailing the lighting can be quite intimidating. Coming from someone who has been accused of “over-doing” the lighting options in my own remodel, you can believe me when I say I feel your pain. I like having options and being able to play with different levels of light dependent on the weather and time of day. Take consolation in the fact that we homeowners are not alone. Seven of
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the top 10 workshops attended by professionals at the American Institute of Architects’ annual conference last June were lighting classes. Lighting is evolving rapidly and everyone is trying to stay abreast of the technology. Since my major remodel in 2007, the industry has exploded with new tech, so I thought I’d offer some lighting basics to launch your research. With the options available on the market, the first thing you should probably know is the lighting world vocabulary. There are three layers of lighting design to consider. Ambient (general room lighting) Task (things like food prep or work stations) Accent (highlighting focal points such as art)
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Kelvin: A scale that measures the “color” a light produces. Higher Kelvin numbers represent cooler lighting color. Lightbulbs typically fall between 2,500K (warmest) and 6,500K (coolest). The sun burns at 10,000K, for example. Wattage: We’ve all heard this term and most understand it. Wattage is the amount of energy (electricity) a lightbulb consumes. It used to be that the higher the wattage the brighter the bulb will burn. With LEDs and CFLs (compact fluorescent light) using fewer watts that the old incandescent bulbs, wattage is no longer an accurate comparison for brightness. So we turn to lumens. Lumens: Instead of the amount of energy a bulb consumes, lumens gauge the amount of light a bulb produces (brightness). Graphic 1 is a table from the Lighting Research Center that details the minimum number of lumens necessary for specific tasks. If you are a reading glass wearer, for example, you may want to increase the number of lumens in your typical reading areas.
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With all of this new information available consumers are a bit confused, so the U.S. Federal Trade Commission began requiring all bulb makers to list estimated annual energy costs, bulb wattage, expected lifespan, and kelvin measure (warm or cool) on all their packaging. Thank you FTC, but there are some things not required to be on the labels. If you have a specific lighting design need you can go to a manufacturer’s website to find things like the CRI (color rendering index) that tells how a bulb illuminates colors and textures. The higher the CRI the better. You can also find how a bulb casts light, or spreads its beam of light. The beam spread will tell you if the bulb you place in the track lighting will be wide enough to highlight the picture it is pointing at, etc. Now that we are armed with a bit of knowledge, let’s take a look at the types of lightbulbs and how to select the one to use. The major option in lighting are LEDs, fluorescents, CFLs,
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and energy-efficient incandescents like halogen which have been updated to meet government energy standards. LEDs are more expensive and can be used sparingly in places like stairways (steps), under cabinets, architectural features like coves and tray ceilings, landscaping, and holiday decorations. Fluorescents are great in garages, closets, and laundry rooms. CFLs are good for table lamps and drop lighting fixtures. Halogens are great for task areas, highlighting artwork, or setting a mood. Whatever the project or purpose, switching to energy efficient lighting will consume less energy each year, but the more efficient lighting (anything but the old incandescent bulbs) will also produce 75 percent less heat. This may impact your utility bills, as well. Look for Energy Star logos on packaging to ensure savings. An Energy Star LED will use about 25 percent less energy and can last approximately 25 times longer than the traditional bulb. Energy Star CFLs (the ones with the twisty tube inside) use about 25 percent less energy and can last 10 times longer than traditional. 98 With natural light, window 381 quantity, wall color, furnishings, 1,680 etc. selecting the perfect lighting 315 can involve mathematical genius. 360 If you aren’t a mathematical genius 450 (as I am not) it’s best to purchase 450 one bulb for a trial run in the 45 application you are intending. No 1,680 one says you have to purchase sixty 996 lightbulbs to complete a project 297 without giving one a shot first. 972 If you still find yourself 1,200 intimidated or you have a large project in the design phase, consult a professional lighting designer (ones who don’t sell products) or visit a lighting showroom to get a visual on how a light is displayed in specific applications. The big box stores only offer a portion of what’s on the market.
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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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Stunning Craftsman located in the Estates at Legacy Ridge! Spectacular Liberty Lake Views! Great room features floor to ceiling stone fireplace and wall of windows. Epicurean island kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, slab granite & gas grill top range. Luxurious master suite boasts dual sinks, walk-in shower & garden tub. Upper level includes 2 BR/3 BA, media & craft rooms. Covered patio with fire pit, gas BBQ & hot tub. 3-car garage with extensive built-ins. 3 Bedrooms, 5 Baths $1,150,000
Custom estate on 5 private acres. Grand entry leads to formal LR & DR with wall of windows. Cook's island kitchen opens to great room. Radiant floor heat in select areas on main & lower levels. Gorgeous master suite w/FP lux bath & walk-in closet. Daylight lower level features full kitchen. Amazing pool, hot tub & cabana. Superb 60x30 heated shop w/bath. Separate office adjoins 3-car garage. 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths $839,000
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Stunning Shady Slope Estate sited on 5 pristine acres. Custom appointments & craftsman styling though out. Open great room concept w/rustic fireplace & wall of windows. Formal dining. Epicurean kitchen. Master suite boasts 1000+ ft with His & Her baths, block shower, jetted tub & dual walk-in closets. Daylight lower level includes rec room, mini kitchen, 2 BRs. 3+car garage with heated work shop. Gated. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths $725,000
Gorgeous Brick 2-Story sited on quiet tree-lined street just off High Drive. Gleaming hardwood floors on main & upper levels. Formal living room with gas fireplace adjoins formal dining room. Country kitchen with custom cabinetry. Main floor bedroom and bath. Upper level features master bedroom with walk-in closet, full bath with pedestal sink & 2nd BR. Lower level includes family room with gas fireplace. Tranquil backyard. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths $349,900
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Northside home with Unbelievable Updates! Open great room floor plan with gleaming hardwood floors & gas FP. State-of-the-art chef's kitchen with slab granite counter tops, flat top range with designer stainless hood adjoins eating nook. Updated main floor bath. Master suite retreat with adjoining reading & media area. Lower level features spacious theater room, 2 egress BRs, bath & laundry. Covered patio leads to hot tub grotto perfect for relaxing. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths $210,000
274 N. LEGACY RIDGE DR.
Spectacular panoramic valley & mountain views! Enjoy the privacy and amenities of the gated Legacy Ridge community that include nature trails and community playground. Minutes to Liberty Lake golf courses, shopping, schools & freeway. The perfect spot lot for your custom home. 0.40 Acre $99,950
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Mint condition Dishman Commons 2nd floor condo located in building 100. Great room adjoins country kitchen with eating bar, pantry & built-in computer station. All appliances stay including washer & dryer. Neutral tones and custom window coverings. Relax on the deck with views of Dishman Hills. Oversized 1 car garage with 288 +/- square feet. Treed park part of common area. Convenient location. $95,000 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
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program also allows non-occupant borrowers to apply; for example, parents can secure this type of loan for a young adult, who’s just starting to establish credit. In addition to these mortgage options, there are also a variety of down payment assistance programs that may be available through your state or lender. Today, many loan programs allow for down-payment funds to come from third party sources, like cash gifts from relatives. Buying a home with a smaller down payment has distinct advantages too. You’re less likely to become “house poor,” which can happen when you spend the majority of your total savings on home ownership, leaving little cash in reserve for unforeseen emergencies or desirable home improvements. Something to keep in mind when considering your loan options: putting less than 20 percent down can also result in the additional monthly cost of Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). However, if your home value is appreciating, PMI can be eliminated in a few years through refinancing. “Homeownership isn’t reserved just for people who can afford a large down payment. Mortgages that offer an option for less cash down are making it possible for many to enjoy the American Dream,” Geoff says. “Mortgages are like any other product, you have to shop around to find the one that works best for you. Lenders and real estate agents can give you a good idea of what your choices are.”
3 BEDROOM & 2 BATH This immaculate custom rancher on Five Mile Prairie boasts quality craftsmanship & provides an open floor plan & the convenience of everything on one floor. A newly added sunroom overlooks the incredibly manicured lawn & offers an additional living space. The spacious kitchen offers 2 separate eating bars & dining area. There is plenty of room to park & offers a 3 car garage. Large patio area as well, perfect for entertaining!
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he Northwest Super Late Model Series rolls back into the Spokane area twice in August to start the 2016 season’s second half after a mid-season break. First up is the Stateline Speedway’s 16th Annual Idaho 200 on August 5-6, followed by their August 20 race at Spokane’s Super Oval. Both races are series point races which always draw a strong field of cars. Stateline Speedway is a quarter mile banked oval track with an embedded figure eight, while the Super Oval is double in size at a half
mile. Both offer engaging racing action. If you have not experienced local circle track stock car racing, I invite you to check out these two very popular races. The series is full of local and regional talent which includes the Wild One Racing
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#1 car driven by Mitch Kleyn. Mitch began racing in 1990 after being taken to the track with his brothers by his dad, who always advised them not to race cars. Mitch met Rhonda Kleyn at the racetrack in 1996, the same year he first raced a late model (his brother’s) and won. Since then, there have been many victories including a two-time street stock championship in Ephrata. He has been racing late models for the past five years and the past two years he has
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been the runner-up in the Northwest Super Late Model Series (formerly called the TriTrack Series). The Kleyns are proud of their racing accomplishments and look forward to many
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Spokane Speedway— spokanespeedway.com August 13: Race (TT), gates at noon, practice at 4 p.m., racing at 5:30 p.m. August 27: Race (short track), gates at noon, practice at 4 p.m., racing at 5:30 p.m. Airway X—airwaymxp.com August 20: SuperCross Series Round 6 Dash for Cash
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Spokane County Raceway— spokanecountyraceway.com August 19: Goodguys Road and Custom Association Friday Night Drags, gates at 1 p.m., time trials at 4 p.m., racing at 7 p.m. August 20: Summit Series #8, Land of the Leaders #4, Powder Puff, Dukes Auto Club, gates at 4 p.m., time trials at 6 p.m.
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more. But, ultimately, Mitch says, “The friends we have made at the racetrack and racing as a family is what is most important. If we can’t race as a family then we won’t do it.” And they do it well. Often, local teams
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struggle to keep crew members—for many reasons—but not the Kleyns. If they aren’t actual family members, they are treated as such. They value their team members who come from all over the Inland Northwest. Their team members include crew chief Daniel Henderson, car builder Travis Sharpe; as well as Sean Meyers, Tanner Williams, Travis Hilty, Tyler DeLong, Christian Roeder, Dan Grace, Fred Simon, Dave Garber, and “Grammy” Linda Meyers. Even their dog, Crusher, is along for the ride. As their Wild 1 racing team implies, this group knows how to have fun. On non-racing weekends you will often find the team together boating and camping, among other things. Mitch and Rhonda are the proud parents of Kasey, 8, and Brooke, 6. Mitch has scaled back a portion of his schedule in recent months to nurture son Kasey’s desire to race. Kasey started racing go karts last year, before a practice injury cut his season short. He races in the Stateline Speedway’s Bandolero series. Brooke has shown interest in racing, and they plan to forge out time for that as well, when she decides she is ready. Whether you are new to racing or not, this team would be a great one to cheer on. Michele Martin is a lifelong Spokane resident and motorsports photographer and enthusiast. She can be reached at michelemartinphotography@ gmail.com.
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JENNIFER LEHN
Executive and Professional Volunteer Jennifer Lehn has a demanding career as the Chief Operations Officer at Numerica Credit Union. But that hasn’t kept her from giving of herself to support local causes to which she feels a strong connection. Jennifer serves as a board member with the American Red Cross, Leadership Spokane, and the Women Helping Women Fund. For the past two years, Jennifer has co-chaired the annual fundraiser luncheon that has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women and children to create healthy families and vibrant communities. “Both of my parents were in the social service realm. I was brought up with a real commitment to giving back to others and to communities,” Jennifer says. “The reward is knowing that I’m doing the right thing, and being able to use my talents for organizations that might not otherwise have access to those skills and background. “If you’re part of a non-profit board, you can become very passionate about the mission of that organization, and it’s great to be able to have a broader perspective,” Jennifer says. “Leadership Spokane is important because it is building community leaders for Spokane and the Inland Empire; the mission there is to do everything we can to
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equipment people to be effective in their work and their service to community. With the Red Cross, that mission is taking care of people in crisis, and Women Helping Women takes care of women and children,” Jennifer says. When Jennifer joined Numerica in 1989, the credit union had assets of about $60 million; that figure now totals $1.6 billion. Her responsibilities range from retail lending and business development to overseeing 20 branch locations in Spokane, Northern Idaho, the Tri-Cities and Wenatchee Valley. “The credit union is a nonprofit cooperative, and our owners are our members and depositors. We’re not trying to generate returns for stockholders—we’re trying to do the right things for our members,” Jennifer says. “When I came to Numerica I felt the commitment to the members, and I knew it would be a great fit for me.” At 58, Jennifer is a few years away from thinking about retirement, but when that time comes, don’t expect her to slow down. “I’m not sure what I’ll be doing—maybe I’ll become a professional volunteer,” she says. “But I’ll be looking forward to starting another chapter in my life.”
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ILDIKÓ KALAPÁCS
The Art of Humanitarian Work
DIRK VASTRICK As a business services consultant for WorkSource Spokane, Dirk Vastrick work with people when they are at one of the most stressful points in their lives. “I’m one of those people who get to go to work instead of having to go to work,” Dirk says. “Part of the reason I love it is that I get to be at a point where people are hurting and be able to do something to assist them in figuring out how to get passed it.” Dirk, 64, has been with the employment agency for five years, after 40 years in the private sector in sales management and sales training. He also worked in employee training for the trucking and computer industries, so he has a solid understanding of employment concerns from both sides of the table. “About half of those out of work are in the 45 and older category, and a lot of us in that age group haven’t had to look for jobs for a long time. Looking for a job now is completely different than it was throughout the
twentieth century, and part of our goal is to give people twenty-first century tools so they can be more effective in their job search,” Dirk says. Speaking of modern tools, straight from Dirk’s Linkedin profile, one of his credits is facilitating entrepreneurial training workshops and a success mindset series that have been responsible for helping many people at all career levels return to work. “Part of the issue that people from my generation deal with when they lose their job, is that they no longer have value. They start listening to folks telling them that they’re too old and nobody is going to want to hire them . . . that kind of thing really stacks up on the subconscious, so when people come to WorkSource, we do a checkup from the neck up,” Dirk says. “I have the privilege of helping people discover they can accomplish and achieve far more than they had imagined.”
For Hungarian-born artist Ildikó Kalapács, the creative process is a way to connect with other cultures, and to bring understanding and compassion through common experiences in the human condition. “It’s more about the journey,” says Ildikó. “I try to explore new things in life and to process that information, also art is a way to connect with other people. When you finish an artwork, and exhibit it, it’s not really about you . . . other people can ‘own’ it, and learn more about themselves.” Ildikó, 51, was in her early twenties when she met her husband, Wayne Kraft, while they were in a folk dancing group together. She followed him back to the U.S., where she enrolled at EWU to study visual art. Having grown up in a socialist country during the Cold War, and recalling family history of surviving both world wars, gave her a unique appreciation of human spirit in the face of conflict and tragedy. Those themes are the inspiration for Ildikó’s latest project. The “Bearing” is a bronze sculpture depicting a woman carrying a man holding a military-style rifle and sitting in a basket on her head. The thought-provoking piece celebrates the strength of those who carry the burdens of the physical and emotional aftermath of war. “So many women help others during and after war, and it’s been so under reported,” Ildikó says. “We know that many people are psychologically injured after war, and they have to be really carried.” Locally, Ildikó points out that there are more than 600 refugees arriving in Spokane, each year, who have fled their homeland because of persecution and conflict. And the Spokane VA Medical Center serves 32,000 U.S. veterans annually. Following fundraising and completion of the seven-foot tall sculpture, it will be placed in Spokane’s Sunset Park, where Ildikó hopes it will be a symbol of healing and compassion. “The Bearing Project is not political,” she says. “It’s more of a humanitarian sculpture, and I hope that through the stories that we put on the website from refugees and soldiers, that we can raise awareness in communities where people have never experienced war.”
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Nursing from the Heart
MARK PETERSON
Weatherman Extraordinaire and Extreme Team Guru Mark Peterson died shortly after his fiftieth birthday. The veteran weatherman and new anchor at Spokane’s KXLY-TV was wrapping up the morning broadcast when he felt a pain in his chest. It wasn’t long before he was struggling to breathe. Paramedics arrived and confirmed that Mark was having a heart attack. To be specific, it was the big one—an acute myocardial infarction caused by a blockage in a blood vessel which supplies the muscle of the heart. Mark was rushed to the hospital, but “coded” in the emergency room. Doctors were able to revive him after just a minute, but he was lucky indeed, as few who suffer the “widow-maker” survive. “You don’t understand what that’s like until you come out of it, and then a couple of days later you go, 'Oh wow. . . ' and it starts to set in what has taken place,” Mark says. “The thing I try to impress on people now is ‘please don’t die,’ but know that we’re not promised anything . . . I really feel that every day that I’m on this earth is a gift.” Now 54, Mark has made the most of his second chance. He continues forecasting the weather on television and radio, and also lends a helping hand to those in need as the leader of KXLY 4’s Extreme Team, which has as its mission to assist families or organizations that have been faced with or have overcome extreme situations. Projects that have been tackled, with the help of local businesses and volunteers, have ranged from making over high school baseball fields to clearing homes for veterans to revitalizing small communities, which they did in the Hillyard neighborhood. Project number fifty is on the board for next year, and while Mark doesn’t know the details, he says it’s going to be huge. “All of us have the ability to improve our world, but I’ve got a voice and television and radio stations, and I can kickstart that conversation,” Mark says. “It’s really the best feeling to know that I’ve accomplished something and done the best for my community.” 118
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“I love working with older adults . . . they are incredibly special people,” says Pam Tate, the director of nursing at Good Samaritan Society in Spokane Valley. “They are the people who have worked hard to strengthen our country, and they have incredible histories and integrity,” Pam says. “They have special needs, and I feel very strongly that they are often marginalized—we don’t have a very good attitude about aging in this country. I really like the underdog, and somebody needs to stand up for them.” Pam, 64, began at Good Samaritan Society as a registered nurse in 1997, starting out in restorative care, and progressing to becoming a unit manager, and eventually moving into her current position where she oversees a staff of 100 nurses and nurse's aides who are charged with the care of more than 200 senior living residents. As a skilled nursing and rehab facility, Good Samaritan Society offers continuing care for long-term residents as well as outpatient therapy services for individuals following surgery, illness or injury. Much of the daily care is simply to help residents have an improved quality of life both physically and mentally. “They don’t see themselves as ‘old,’ they see themselves as individuals,” Pam says. “One of the finest things we can do is to uphold their individuality, rights, and freedoms.” Even though Pam has been in the nursing field since the seventies—and has also worked in banking and with her husband in the auto business—she’s still learning, and currently in college
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working toward an advanced degree. She also belongs to a geriatric-interest group made up of local senior care specialists who meet to discuss ways to better the services they provide. “Nursing and long-term care, as an industry, are always moving and changing,” Pam says. “Continuing education helps me remain viable and energetic, and position myself for the future. “You can not do this work unless you do it from the heart,” she says. “I really wanted to do something with my life that left something of value in this world. I believe this accomplishes that.”
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THERE’S NO DOUBT ABOUT IT: we live in tough times. Tough for
anybody, of any age. From the international to the strictly local, the news of late has been hard to digest. It feels as if the world is coming unglued, and it’s harder and harder to keep an optimistic eye to the future. But we must do exactly that: we have an obligation, to our children, to ourselves and to those we love, to see the hopeful, and to be the helpful change we know is needed in the world. Right now, it’s hard to see the future in sunny terms, with so many clouds of violence hovering around us. From terrorist attacks abroad, to cop-killers in our midst; from global warming due to increased carbon emissions to poverty and neglect in our own Spokane neighborhoods; from economic disparity worldwide to the racial strife in our own lives, the signs of the apocalypse seem to be all around us, and growing. But is it true that things are worse now than they ever were, or is that just how it feels? Harvard psychologist Stephen Pinker, in his landmark 2011 book, The Better Angels of Our Nature, says that violence is actually declining across the globe, and has been for some time. He uses statistical analysis to make his point that the rate of homicide, animal cruelty, tribal warfare and international wars has decreased markedly, over time, and that the trend is positive; despite recent high-profile exceptions, people in general are treating each other much better, when viewed through the long lens of history. It’s easy to dismiss the science, based on our feelings and perceptions. But just as it no longer makes sense to ignore man-made global warming, it makes no sense to simply throw up our hands and say that the world is going to hell in a handbasket and abandon all hope. For without hope, we can not act, and without action, we might well be doomed. But I like our chances. I’m a confirmed optimist, with streaks of pessimism that run deep and wide. I like to think that I’m also a realist: I don’t stick my head in the sand and deny what’s wrong in our world. I see the racism, the poverty and neglect, the stubborn refusal to accept the truth about the earth’s environmental crisis, and I despair. But when the darkness begins to crowd out the light, I take a deep breath, take another look around me, and hunt for the positive, hiding beneath the mantle of terror and futility. Sometimes, it’s important to make note of the little things, as a way to start climbing back into the light. I recently attended the 70th birthday party for Verne Windham, one of Spokane’s great civic leaders and a man who knows how to age gracefully. Verne’s the program director at KPBX, Spokane Public Radio, and he celebrated his birthday by inviting a few hundred of his closest friends to a picnic at the home he shares with his wife, Susan.
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There was a roast, of sorts—it’s hard to pick on Verne, given all that he’s done for Spokane, especially the arts—but we did our best. People mocked Verne’s tendence to eat post-dated food—he recently gave me some cheese that had a 2012 sell-by date, but hey, it had been frozen, so what could go wrong? And Verne’s sense of order and organization came in for a few good-natured barbs. But mostly, we acknowledge Verne’s tireless promotion of the arts in Spokane, his cheerful good-neighborliness, and his unflagging energy: he still rides his bike to work in all kinds of weather, despite his occasional crashes and run-ins with much-larger vehicles. Verne’s an inspiration, and he’s not the only one in town. Spokane is home to many, many delightful people, who make the lives of others better by their willingness to pitch in and do what needs to be done to make this a better place to live. And it’s working: Spokane is much more forward-looking, much more diverse, much more open-minded than it was ten years ago. On any given night in Spokane, there are poetry readings and musical offerings and theater productions—so many, that it’s hard to keep up. That wasn’t always the case. And yes, there’s still work to be done. We’re still a city that, like the rest of the country, is divided along racial lines. We need to ensure that everyone in Spokane gets fair and impartial treatment from our police, our courts, and our schools.
Dennis Held, a writer and editor, and the author of two books of poetry: Betting on the Night, and Ourself. He teaches as a writer-in-the-schools through Eastern Washington University’s Get Lit! program.
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We still need to see ourselves when we look at one another. In this world, with its challenges on a global scale, we need to recognize—and act on—the fact there is no “them”: there is only “us.” We’re getting there, and we all must grab an oar and pull together. The late Elie Wiesal, Holocaust survivor, said it best: “The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference.” We can no longer afford to be indifferent to global warming, indifferent to racism, indifferent to abuses of power: we must speak out against hate, and we must act on our convictions. At Verne Windham’s shindig, a neighbor told of how Verne organized a block party, so the people who lived next to one another could get to know their neighbors. It took time, it took work, to make that block party happen. But the ripples of connection made by that party were still in evidence, much later. It’s those connections that will get us through these hard times. Oh, and that cheese? Still delicious! Thanks, Verne, and thanks to all who keep making Spokane a great place to live.
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Mother Knows Nest
I’VE BEEN WATCHING THEM FOR DAYS. A family of sparrows occupies the tree and the feeder hanging on one of its branches just outside my window and every day I watch as the mother works constantly, foraging seed and food to feed the four demanding fledglings that crowd around her. They quiver their wings to get her attention and open big hungry mouths when she looks their way. The biggest baby pecks relentlessly at her whenever she turns around to feed a sibling (and maybe even take a bite for herself ) and he is rewarded with more than his fair share. All of the fledglings are fluffy and clumsy and their hunger is constant and unabating. The drama on the other side of the window keeps distracting me. I find myself sitting chin in hand, gazing out at the birds and thinking about summers when my own four children were small. I feel some kinship to the mama bird. Our days were
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filled with constant activity. The children woke up hungry, clamoring for breakfast, and I scurried around the kitchen pouring milk or juice, making pancakes or scrambled eggs and toast, and all day long the house was never quiet and still for more than a few minutes. At night, after I’d finally fed them all one last time, after I’d bathed them and put them all to bed with stories and drinks of water and kisses, I would drop into a chair or on the sofa, too tired to do much else. It was hard to imagine that the day would come when they would fend for themselves. I couldn’t visualize a time when I would not fill their every need. Now, my work forgotten, the page on my screen still blank, I try to imagine what the mother sparrow does at the end of the day, when the sun finally sinks below the horizon and night falls at last. I suppose she leads them all up to a high branch, some slight shelter from wind and rain and predators, and only as they finally—finally— close those hungry mouths does she tuck her head under her wing and sleep, recharging for tomorrow’s feeding marathon. Watching the birds, thinking about my own life as a mother, it occurs to me that these days I am the one who clamors. I hop around my fledglings, these grown
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Agent for Allied Van Lines children of mine, my wings quivering, asking if I can feed them just one more bite. Who wants soup? Would they like a sandwich? Are they in the mood for cake and tea? Can they stay the night? They have flown—with my blessing—from my nest and yet I can’t stop myself from trying to lure them back, offering treats and a comfortable place to roost for a few days. In the years since they were babies our roles have reversed. Now I am the one who pulls at them, pecking, quivering, begging for just one more crumb. That is where the sparrow and I differ. I find it difficult to let go, but the sparrow has no time for such thoughts. She’s doing what she is here to do. And with such a mild summer it’s possible she’ll start all over again in a few days, turning her back on this brood to start another round of egg laying and feeding. Which reminds me. It’s been a few days since my granddaughter came over so I send my daughter a text, setting up a play date for the afternoon. I think there’s just enough time to make a cake.
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Rock Creek reflections A kind man on horseback told Tim if he could find this place he wouldn’t be disappointed. The man was right.
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Landscape
–for a– Broken Heart
here is a sparsely traveled highway, without a number, that unwinds across ridges that rise west of the Snake River in Franklin County. My grandfather, who lived most of his life in Pasco, would travel this route to fish for bass and crappies in Lake Kahlotus. The fishing was good while it lasted, but the lake dried up not long after he died in 1977. I was on this road, driving north toward Kahlotus five years ago, when I stopped being able to see. I couldn’t see the twisting road, and I couldn’t see how my life could get any worse. I was in tears, so I stopped driving. I remember exactly where I was. You can probably imagine, for yourselves, a lonelier place. But this was mine. Is mine. I was wrong about my life. Things could get worse. My wife asked me for a divorce, I left what was once a very rewarding job after a protracted ethical dispute, and then lost a woman who was very dear to me in ways that, for me at least, were utterly heart-wrenching. Nobody was dying, though I began to wish I’d had. I was shocked and deeply disoriented, and then physically wracked by the onset of rheumatoid arthritis. As best I could, I tried to function and hide my despair from my parents and my son. That took some work. I’m a writer. For months on end I was simply too griefstricken to write, which was a bit of a problem since I was under contract to deliver up a book. During the colder months, I swim indoors at the YMCA. One day a gentleman with a headband approached me with a grave look of concern on his face. “Are you okay?” he asked. “I’ve been watching you. You look like you’re not okay.” My first thought was something like “Jeezus, do I have to pretend to be okay in the Y locker room too?” Turns out he is a psychologist, and a peach of a guy.
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Wall, sage and Saddle Mountains Near dusk, the sage takes on tones of jade, and distant mountains fold into the gloaming.
If there were an easy explanation for how I began to pull out of this tailspin, I’d share it. I do know the shock and isolation I was experiencing was a miserable thug, waiting daily at the foot of the bed. Its presence eventually evoked a pulse of spiritual defiance. I felt drawn to confront it, if only to try to stanch the pain I was experiencing. And this is what led me to places like Devil’s Canyon, a bee-line coulee that plummets from Kahlotus to the Snake River. Until recently, I took regular trips to Pasco to do consulting work and, on the way home, I would try to get lost in remote places, climbing over and through barbed wire fences to find a better view of the edge. When I was a kid we would tease my mom about how desolate the terrain is in all directions from Pasco. She was unfazed. “God’s country,” is what she called it. And now I was quietly connecting with the austere beauty of these gnarly, treeless spaces. Because I’m also a photographer, I began to collect pictures, not just in Devil’s Canyon, but in the gorge at Palouse Falls, and in the cathedral of stillness at Wallula Gap. I traveled to Seattle and Tacoma to do interviews, and between here and there made time to climb the walls in Moses Coulee and other
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canyons of light and stone carved into the basalt bedrock by great ice-age floods. I was trying to gather images that could reflect the spiritual struggle of what I was absorbing and—if this makes sense—to capture them from my perspective. In the right places and times, the experience would take me in. One autumn evening I was weaving toward Levy Landing on the lower Snake and a stunning sunset unfolded. In my wounded psyche there were open blisters of anger. I’d been struggling to escape this poison, to be free of it. And, blessedly, this fleeting vision became a soul-lifting experience, like smelling the sage and feeling the cool outflow of a nearby thunderstorm on a hot afternoon in the desert. It became a photograph, “The Sky You and I Share,” which, for me, harbors the celestial memo that transcendence is only available through acceptance and forgiveness. As my son can attest, I can easily bore you with the geology of what, in this convalescence, became my refuge. The sum of it is that eastern Washington encompasses a cataclysmic landscape, virtually unique on the planet. Early settlers gave it the name “scablands,” but that likely reflects the bias of people who were looking to plant crops.
Drumheller Channels Tim walked for several miles before climbing atop these pillars. The only sign of people was a single, blue bottle cap half buried in the ground.
One way to appreciate this perspective is to find your way on pavement to Lamont, Washington, and then continue, south, on gravel, as Lamont Road becomes McCall Road. On your left is a broad island of the Palouse, some of the most prolific dryland soil in the world. To your right is a ten-mile-wide braid of the scablands, strewn with rocks of all sizes, with shelves and buttes of exposed basalt, rising above black skirts of talus. Fittingly, one of the photos I have from McCall Road is titled “Cows on the Moon.” There is no obvious explanation for this juxtaposition. The closest flowing water is several miles away in Rock Creek, a stream that younger legs can leap across. When I was studying geology at Pullman in the late ’70s, it was still important news that Washington geologist J Harlan Bretz’s theory about the scablands had finally been accepted. In 1923, Bretz first proposed that the “Spokane Flood,” as he termed it, had excavated the scablands—including the massive coulees—in a catastrophic rampage of water and ice. Somewhat famously, Bretz had been castigated at a national conference in 1927 where he was basically ambushed by many of the world’s preeminent geologists. They scoffed at
the cataclysm he proposed, in part because they wanted to keep biblical floods out of earth science. But that was unfair to Bretz who, in no way, was trying to offer encouragement for mythical interpretations of the deeply gouged terrain. His science was solid. Finally, in 1979, he was awarded the Penrose Medal, the highest honor in American geology, for the once-ridiculed theory he’d espoused more than a half century earlier. He died two years later, at the age of 98. As someone who often writes about science, I think there’s a lot more to be said about Bretz’s long-overdue vindication. Paradoxically, the reviews of the geological evidence are as clinical as autopsies which, in a purely academic sense, they are. But I wasn’t dying in Devils Canyon. I was finding emotional sanctuary, the space to regain consciousness, to dissipate grief, and find a way to re-enter my life with hope. Why here? Why not mountaintops or secluded beaches in the San Juans? Perhaps the obvious metaphor suffices. This landscape was once overwhelmed and disfigured, its bedrock ripped open, its rich loess topsoil swept all the way to the Pacific. It looks today just like it did 10,000 years ago. I like where I live, but I feel much more at home and at peace out here.
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The Sky You and I Share When the weight of loss and grief seems impossibly heavy, a celestial grace can illuminate the desert skies, and open your heart.
At the time I was near the bottom of my deep well of grief, my best friend, Larry Shook, was even deeper into his own. Both of us had lost our marriages at about the same time, and both of us felt cut off from the daily grace and warmth of our families. In Larry’s case, the sorrow of losing the woman who’d been his soul-mate for forty years became intertwined with the post-traumatic stress inflicted by memories of the bloodiest fighting of the Vietnam War. Shortly after his divorce, the car he was driving collided with a deer in fading light on a road east of Spokane. He and his companion weren’t hurt. But the carnage inflicted upon the animal triggered a flashback that sent him into a psychological freefall. He eventually began to speak and write about his experience, to give voice to the moral injury of warfare, and the resulting scourge of depression and suicide among military veterans. A couple years ago, Larry began to go with me into the scablands, to places like Palouse Falls and Hole in the Ground and, more recently, destinations like the Drumheller Channels near Warden, where Bretz did some of his most important field work on the great floods. Many in our community know Larry and me through our journalistic collaborations. We’re both pretty tough people in between the lines of that craft, and we’ve been tough on each other in the times we’ve struggled to work through our disagreements. At one point, we’d pretty much had it with each other and didn’t speak for well over a year. Our friendship somehow survived and we subsequently went on to do some of our best work together. Then both our lives were ripped apart. It speaks to the best 128
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in each of us that we responded not as colleagues, but as brothers. I don’t know if Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein get together regularly, bare their souls, and shed tears with one another. But Connor and Shook do. That’s just how we roll now and, more than ever, we’ve come to value our time together, walking for miles in the birdsong of beautifully shattered terrain. Here I can quote my old friend. “We go out there with our broken hearts and we come back mended.” This trek to come back to a more sanguine life is painstakingly slow. With all humility, it is very much a work in progress. So, too, is the photography. In the corner of my office, beneath a wonderful photo of my little sister, there is a box of notebooks, the journal to a personal abyss and the restless efforts to arise and climb out of it. The scablands photography took form in that context, and in ways that offer me relief, respite and hope. Of course, the images also speak for themselves. Tim Connor is a national award-winning journalist, photographer, and civic activist who was associate editor for the original Spokane Magazine from 1981-1983. He is currently finishing work on Tell, a book with retired USAF Major Margaret Witt about her historic and successful legal challenge to “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” It is scheduled for publication next year by University Press of New England.
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tolerance vs acceptance
Pale Acceptance by Mac Bogert
I WAS WORKING WITH a leadership development group on the topic of conflict (one of my favorites, since I grew up in a family that didn’t have conflict, ha!). Rarely do I use another person’s slides, but that’s how this one worked out. I put up a slide—which I’d missed seeing somehow—that suggested we “develop a tolerance for others’ beliefs and norms.” My first thought was “How did I miss this awful slide?” I was immediately glad I did miss it. Words are important. The class took a turn into what I always hope for—chaos, our greatest ally for learning. Some of them were offended by the word tolerance, some couldn’t understand what was wrong. Tolerance is one of those words we throw around, like empowerment, another of my least-favorite buzzwords. Empower is a transitive verb, which means we do it to people. When I brag about empowering my employees or my students (or my children), I’m highlighting my own power: If I DO IT to them, who really has the power? I direct the folks I coach to reframe the idea as power sharing, which you don’t do to people but with people. When we speak differently, we think differently. The root meaning of tolerance is a person’s ability to bear pain. So if I proudly proclaim how tolerant I am, I’m citing my ability to bear the pain of others’ differences. I heard a politician talking about England’s decision to leave the EU, and he suggested “we need to be better at tolerating each other’s differences.” Ouch. I don’t think he even considered what he was saying. Tolerance is condescending. It’s most often touted by the dominant group within a culture, organization, or bureaucracy (like school systems), seldom by those on the receiving end of the "you’re different" stick. We only need to tolerate differences if those differences cause us pain. Why should any teacher, supervisor, or trainer ever think that tolerance is anything but divisive? Being on the receiving end of pale tolerance is downlifting (the opposite of uplifting). Let those of us with apparent power, especially when we’re responsible for leading others, start to embrace, and practice, acceptance. I’m a recovering English teacher, so words fascinate me enough to really pay attention. Acceptance evolved from words meaning to receive willingly. How much more powerful and inclusive is that than pale tolerance? I tolerate your difference, I accept our difference. Which position promotes better understanding? After a time, when we grow comfortable with acceptance and see how much better we start to learn from others and they from us, we can progress to celebrating our differences. And that word’s deepest meaning is "assemble to honor." What if our workplaces celebrated our differences? What if schools moved from the industrial/assembly line tolerance of difference to a celebration? I listen to students all the time, and they feel the condescension of pale tolerance from their teachers and administrators, as do the people I coach in the adult work place. When we start changing the language we use, our understanding will follow. Acceptance and celebration are for people. Tolerance is for injuries. By the way, the class agreed to change the slide to acceptance. It was a turning point and well worth the chaos that got us there. Mac Bogert is the founder of AZA Learning, which provides leadership coaching and learning-design support to 200 clients nationwide. His latest publication is Learning Chaos: How Disorder Can Save Education. The book explores the disconnect between what schools do and how people learn. 130
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n 2016, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a report of the top causes of death for women, which also happen to be the top 10 women’s health issues. You can help limit the impact of these threats on your health if you know how.
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2. Don’t smoke. If you do, stop or cut down as much as possible. The final verdict is still out regarding electronic cigarettes. Smoking cessation is still the best. 3. Limit alcohol, and practice moderation of use.
4. Keep a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) ratio. Maintain a healthy weight for your height and activity level. 5. Enjoy life in a responsible way. Avoid putting yourself and others in the way of unnecessary harm. 6. Be proactive with your health care by visiting your Primary Care Provider (PCP) and OB/GYN annually. Stay up to date on colonoscopies, mammograms, and Pap smears for routine colon, breast, and cervical cancer screening. Receive a flu shot annually and pneumonia and shingle shots when appropriate. 7. Know your body, and listen when it tells you that something is not right. Seek medical attention at that time. Talk with your doctor about your risk factors, how to best manage your chronic conditions, and improve your long-term health. Set good examples for your children and younger generations to follow, as well. Focus your efforts now so that you may reap the rewards of improved health and longevity in the future. It is never too early, or too late, to focus on your health—for yourself, for your family, and for your friends. Dr. Katherine Miles is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, practicing at Northwest OB/GYN and she graduated from the University of Washington, School of Medicine in 2006. She completed residency at the University of Rochester in New York in 2010.
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Four Tips for Your Health
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ating has become increasingly confusing over the past few decades with fad diets, conflicting medical research, and Internet experts. Sticking to the basics will help reduce this confusion. Many diets contain the same premise—increase fruits and vegetables, drink more water and less soda and alcohol, and limit processed foods. Start adding healthy food options into your diet before you start eliminating items. Setting realistic goals and expectations will be important when implementing these changes. Consider whole-foods a lifestyle and not a diet. A whole foods based lifestyle is about optimizing your nutrient intake to support a healthy life. Here are four tips to help you build the foundation of your health:
1. Eat three whole food meals per day—A whole foods lifestyle includes vegetables, fruits, lean animal proteins, and healthy fats while limiting your intake of highly processed foods. We want to choose foods that are nutrient-dense, minimally processed, with lots of naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, over foods that have more calories but less nutrition. Try to eat what is in season and choose local options whenever possible. The farmer's market is a great place to get inspired and try something new. Choose items from three main categories: colorful fruits and vegetables, leafy greens, and sulfur-rich vegetables. Colorful foods are rich in antioxidants while leafy greens contain calcium, magnesium and other nutrient-rich minerals needed for bone health. Sulfur containing vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower can help support a healthy liver. Complex carbohydrates, including squash, sweet potatoes, and beets, are high in fiber and can reduce cholesterol absorption, increase beneficial bacteria in our digestive system, and support daily bowel movements. Meal planning can be helpful if you feel like you do not have time to eat healthy. 136
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Take 30 minutes on a Sunday to plan your meals for the week. 2. Eat healthy fat—Eating fat does not mean that you will
become fat. Healthy fats include nuts, seeds, avocados, eggs, cheese, olives, olive oil, coconuts, and coconut oil. Fats make you feel full longer which means less snacking between meals. Generally, two things are needed to feel nourished: fat plus volume of food. Ideally, the volume of food is coming from vegetables. I inform people that half of your plate should be vegetables, one quarter complex carbohydrate, and one quarter protein. One to two “thumb” sized servings of fat should be consumed with each meal. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble, meaning they need fat in the diet to be absorbed. Healthy fats can improve our memory, mood, and immune function.
3. Daily 12 hour fast—Fasting is a safe and healthy way to regulate blood sugars and improve overall health. If dinner is your last meal, and you eat around 6 p.m., you can eat again at 6 a.m. A 12 hour fast will reduce late night snacking that can lead to
unwanted weight gain. Avoiding late night snacking can reduce GERD like symptoms of acid reflux and stomach pain from lying down immediately following a meal. For some people who do not have an appetite in the morning, fasting may be a great way to regulate your sensation of hunger. 4. Stay hydrated—Increase your water intake. Consider drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of filtered water per day. Water can help relieve hunger, fatigue, headaches, and constipation. If you feel hungry, consider drinking a glass of water before you open the refrigerator. Fruits and vegetables contain hidden sources of water and can be a great way to obtain water from the diet. Reduce ingestion of sodas, energy drinks, and alcohol. These liquids often contain empty calories, meaning they provide no vitamins or minerals while containing many calories in the form of sugar. Large amounts of sugar can cause blood sugar abnormalities and lead to headaches, fatigue, anxiety, and weight gain. If you do not like the way water tastes, add a splash of fruit juice. Drinking black tea, green tea, and coffee in moderation is perfectly okay. Honey and heavy cream are great options to sweeten and color your preferred drinks. Avoid adding processed coffee creamers and artificial sweeteners to your beverages.
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How to Encourage Kids to Exercise by Matt Griffith, CSCS
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n today’s world of 10-plus hours of screen time, it’s more difficult than ever to get your kids to exercise. But even when they are told they need to exercise, they may not be getting the proper message. According to a recent Iowa State study, which looked at more than 200,000 students, barely one in eight kids achieved a healthy score as it relates to aerobic capacity, BMI, and upper body strength. The problem? Many kids believe exercise is just for athletes or to past a standardized fitness test, or because we as adults, parents, and teachers tell them it’s good for them. So how should we best encourage them to exercise more? The first task is to make it about moving, not exercise alone. Not all kids are athletes, and many won’t find traditional exercise or fitness tests enjoyable. Ask a kid to do as many push-ups as they can in a minute, and the only kids who do well are the naturally strong type. But, if you watch a group of kids on a trampoline, you’ll see that they love to move. So help them discover what movements they enjoy. Expose them when they are young to as many things as they want to, remembering to not overdo it and make them burn out on any type of activity.
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All kids have the potential to be good at something. The problem in fitness is that we limit exercise to the simple categories of cardio, weights, and sports. Some kids are athletes, some are artists, and some are bookworms. There are physical activities for all of them. Athletes can play football and basketball. Artists can dance and do martial arts. Bookworms can use the power of their minds to move their body through adventure and strategy-based physical activities (think triathlons, adventure racing, or Brazilian jiu jitsu, etc.). Ultimately, kids need to be encouraged to customize their own best way of moving, rather than being told to exercise for the sake of exercise. I didn’t begin lifting weights until I was going into my freshman year of high school. It just wasn’t a thing kids did in the late '90s. The myth that weight lifting would stunt growth was still around. That myth is a thing of the past now. But regardless of opinion, science shows that kids who lift weights and/or perform resistance activities like jumping, actually have better bone density than those who don’t. Furthermore, resistance training early may even help kids lower their risk of chronic pain in the future. Kids should lift at all ages but before doing so, they should also be taught proper form and safety in preparation. The short story here is that kids who exercise have greater attention spans, faster cognitive processing speeds, and better performance on tests than kids who don’t exercise. But these aren’t the only benefits they reap. They’ll develop a better self-image, strong confidence, and the keys to finding a passion and talent to unlock a lasting success with movement and exercise. So, when it comes to movement and exercise, let them find what they love to do, not what we feel they should do. Matt Griffith is the owner of Catalyst Fitness and has been in the field for 11 years, with a degree from Eastern Washington University.
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2. THE GRAPEFRUIT DIET Created in the 1930s with the misleading claim that grapefruit enzymes boost fat burning. Risks: Malnutrition, photosensitivity, medication interactions. Grapefruit interacts with about 43% of all meds, causing severe effects like arrhythmias, kidney damage, and gastrointestinal bleeding. 3. THE COTTON BALL DIET (warning; extremely dangerous) Popularized in YouTube videos and pro-anorexia websites around 2013, in which cotton balls are consumed in an effort to stop hunger. Risks: Choking, malnutrition, increased risk for eating disorders, life-threatening intestinal obstruction. 4. THE CAFFEINE DIET Made popular through marketing hype and celebrity endorsements of caffeine-related supplements like green tea extract. Two cups of coffee may help you burn about 14kcal/hr, but this doesn’t work on people used to caffeine, no matter how large the dose. Risks: Stomach ulcers, accelerated bone loss, arrhythmias, muscle tremors, cardiac arrest. 5. THE MASTER CLEANSE Originally developed in the 1940s by Stanley Burroughs, and recently made popular by celebrities like Beyoncé. Salt water, laxative tea, and “lemonade” made of lemon juice, maple syrup, and cyan pepper are taken. No evidence supports that cleanses lead to long-term weight loss. Risks: Mood swings, nausea, lean muscle loss, suppressed immunity, heart palpitations, and low blood pressure. 6. THE CABBAGE SOUP DIET First appeared as a diet in the early 1900s and reappeared in the 1990s in trending fax and email messages. Limit of 1,000 calories per day as cabbage soup, mainly causing water weight loss. Risks: Stomach ulcers, accelerated bone loss, arrhythmias, muscle tremors, cardiac arrest. spokanecda.com • AUGUST • 2016
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s a young child being raised by a single father, I spent a lot of time with my grandmother. She swore up and down that the best dessert was dipping strawberries in sour cream; when she finally insisted I try one, I couldn’t believe the combination of taste. Creamy, tangy, sweet and no matter how awkward it seemed in my head, it just . . . worked. Since then, I’ve tried to keep a clear head around flavor profiles that I don’t understand. As the Northwest further develops into a leader in food and alcohol culture, gastropubs and buncheons have become a backbone to curious foodies looking for classic comforts with a new twist. Enter chicken and waffles, a southern design for savory eaters to satisfy their sweet tooth. Grab your glasses Grandma, we’re going out for a little role reversal.
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Crafted—523 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene $14 *WINNER* If you’ve spent the day out in the sun on the lake, I promise reprieve comes in a tower of house-made vanilla waffles, crispy fried chicken, sunny-side egg and black pepper bacon stacked high around a moat of green onion whip and sweet and spicy serrano huckleberry syrup.
Yards Bruncheon—1248 W. Summit Pkwy. $13 Just a couple of brunch only establishments grace the Inland Northwest. James Beard nominee Adam Hegsted owns one of the best. With the most delicious real maple syrup I’ve had the pleasure of pouring onto waffle quarters, I could have easily forgotten the chicken even existed.
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Cottage Cafe—6902 E. Appleway Blvd. $12 Spokane Valley has its share of secrets. One is this tiny breakfast bistro that has made a name creating country comforts and (my favorite) homemade jellies. Add southern style fried chicken on a buttermilk waffle and douse it in warm maple and powdered sugar and you have sticky delicious art. (50)
Garageland—230 W. Riverside Ave. $13 If you’re in downtown Spokane looking for a unique dinner spot, grab a warm pile of chewy waffles, honey butter and handbreaded boneless chicken drizzled with maple syrup and orange segments. There’s no better dessert than riffling through old record collections and free play arcade games on Wednesdays.
Ruins—825 N. Monroe St. $14 Notorious for their rotating seasonal menu, it might be hard to get your hands on Chef Tony’s unique variation. Spiced up with jalapeno bits tossed in the waffle batter, the crispy fried chicken swimming in tarragon-infused butter and roasted apricot honey is something you cannot miss.
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n 2003, the Red Lion was purchased by the Talotti family who in their negotiations for this storied Spokane dining establishment acquired the original book of recipes that made the place so popular for so many years. Acquisition of the originals cost a pretty penny and to this day remain under lock and key. The recipes are so closely guarded that the Talottis turned down an appearance on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive Ins and Dives because when you appear on the show you sign an agreement opening up your whole enterprise to them. “Frankly, we said no,” says Tony Talotti, the son of George Talotti who negotiated the recipe/restaurant
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deal. “It would have been great for us,” says the young Talotti. “But there was no way we were gonna open the vault.” For the Talottis it’s a close-knit, family affair. “I’ve grown up in the restaurant business,” says Tony whose bright smile nearly overtakes the room. “I cut my teeth on barbeque. We have great food and the menu hasn’t changed in almost 50 years. We focus on the original ingredients and the food keeps getting better.” To understand the Lion and how it's stayed in business for half a century, all you have to do is look at the filled bar stools and packed dining room—mostly taken up by locals, many of whom were taken to eat at this spokanecda.com • AUGUST • 2016
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classic eatery by their parents. They came then and remain customers to this day because of good food like the pulled pork sandwich dripping with juice on fresh bread and topped with coleslaw. At $8.95 for the sandwich and a side order, it’s got to be one of the best lunch values in town. Sides include fried bread and honey, in house-made beer battered onion rings, French fries, a fresh green salad, slaw or seasonal corn on the cob. Other popular dishes include a grilled salmon salad ($11.95), a half pound of ribs with a quarter of a bird called Bobby’s Special ($16.95) and a tasting platter appetizer with small cuts of rib meat, tri tip steak, blackened chicken and savory pork ($14.95). A half-century of faithful fandom can’t be wrong. The Red Lion became a sports bar in the early 90s before George Talotti and family bought the business. The sports motif continued under the Talottis' auspices, but the Red Lion remains a food and drink centered restaurant: it’s primarily a European-style pub, not a big screen, sports media amphitheater. You go for the food and as an aside catch a game. One of the aspects to the Red Lion I like is that it’s never too loud to carry on a polite conversation. The only day it gets a little rambunctious is when the Packers play—they practically own the joint on game day. So, if you’re a highly opinionated Seahawks fan or God forbid a Bears fan, you may want to pick another spot come game day. Even though Cheese Heads in big yellow
hats descend on the Red Lion like a toothless Ray Nitschke descended upon quarterbacks, there always seems to be room for one more person at the bar. It’s an incredibly friendly place. Service is warm and welcoming, but what would you expect from an Italian family? The down side to the Red Lion is that service can be slow when they get crowded. The cooking takes place in a 50-year-old kitchen which is small and causes the cooks to operate at maximum capacity when things get hopping and popping. The good thing is that your server will keep you up to speed on your order and they are incredibly gracious. The lag for food only becomes a problem if you don’t allow for enough time. On a slow day you can get in and out of the Red Lion in about 45 minutes, but when the joint is packed, plan for at least an hour and a half to get seated, order, get your food and eat. Patience is a virtue. I dropped in on the Red Lion on a Friday afternoon for lunch and true to form the place was packed. The bar bustled, waitresses moved in double time, the sweet smell of barbeque sauce filled the air and a waft of meat sizzling on the grill drifted out from the open air kitchen where the grillardin moved about the tiny space like water on a hot skillet. I had the wine broiled chicken breast and a green salad. The preparation of the Red Lion’s chicken begins with a wine marinade then each breast is rubbed with a seasoning mix that, like the exact ingredients of the
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marinade itself, remain proprietary. While the recipe is secret, how wine tenderizes chicken is basic chemistry. Wine changes the amount of acid deep inside chicken meat which then causes the muscle’s tiny little fibers to break down. The increased acidity also breaks down something called collagen, a connective tissue that toughens meat. If the Lion can break down muscle fiber and collagen, even a little, the result is a more tender breast. Located on Division at the edge of the rapidly developing University District, the Red Lion is receiving a whole new generation of customers from this youthful vibrant area. “They come as college students then many will be customers for life,” says Talotti. “When they get married, we cater for them. It’s such an honor to have long-term diners who choose to celebrate life’s exciting moments with us.” Red Lion Catering is not just BBQ. They have traditional Italian dishes like sausage and peppers which someday, hopefully, will be on the Red Lion’s primary menu, but for now the future of the menu is like much in the House of Talotti—a guarded secret. Red Lion BBQ & Pub 126 N. Division St. (509) 835-5466 redlionbbq.com Sun-Thursday 11a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-1 a.m.
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ocated on a tree-lined street at the corner of 25th St. and S. Monroe, this locally owned and operated ice cream shop is the only one of its kind in Spokane that doesn’t use additives (called bases) like xanthan gum, which is used in ice cream as a thickening agent. As of the publication of this article they are also the only ice cream shop in Spokane that serves hand crafted Nutella ice cream. Jennifer Davis, owner of The Scoop, wanted only handmade ice cream with as few ingredients as possible sold in her store. She uses milk, cream and sugar to begin her wonderful, unique deserts that she describes as a gelato hybrid. The Shop would be more aptly described as a Nano creamery, really. Nobody does ice cream like Jennifer, who was named as one of the four Women of Innovation by Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living’s sister publication, Inland Business Catalyst magazine in the spring issue’s Women in Business Leadership Awards. Check out these flavors: banoffee pie (fresh banana, toffee bits and cookie butter), twinkle berry (fresh seasonal berries and Twinkie pieces), and blueberry lavender lemonade sorbet (blueberries with hand-picked lavender). Flavors change daily with the exception of two standards: vanilla and salted caramel. On a usual day, The Scoop has nine to 12 different flavors to choose from—all tasty. Kids adore The Scoop and on a typical evening at this South Hill haunt you’ll see them playing seemingly without a care in the world; lips stained from berries and ice cream drippings on their shirts. Children love the fun atmosphere while parents use a trip here to hang out with other moms and dads. The Scoop has a wonderful menu of organic coffee creations and they serve waffles so filling you may have to skip lunch. The Scoop’s contribution to this month’s Signature Dish is their Waffle Affogato ($6.50). It’s a Liege waffle with an ice cream scoop in the center and a double shot of espresso poured over the top. This is not your run of the mill waffle. Liege are Belgian yeast waffles that take an overnight rise to make and have brioche-like flavor. They are the Neiman Marcus of waffles. Other waffles on the menu include: Baconut (bacon, cream cheese, walnuts and organic maple syrup), Yo! (Greek yogurt, banana, almonds and preserves), and their breakfast waffle (sausage, eggs and organic maple syrup). In 2015, Alton Brown from the Food Network visited The Scoop and proclaimed it one of Spokane’s most interesting eateries. His short list included Coeur Coffeehouse, Indaba, and Stella’s Café. Wedged in below a hair stylist and a massage therapist, The Scoop is located right across from Wilson Elementary School. With summer here it’s time to get out and enjoy. I can think of few earthly pleasures that rival an ice cream treat from The Scoop on a sultry Spokane evening surrounded by beautiful trees, good friends, close neighbors and the joyous laughter of children. The Scoop 1001 W. 25th Ave. (509) 535.7171 thescoopspokane.com Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
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The Dining Guide includes summaries of local restaurants that are featured on a rotating basis each issue. Please visit SpokaneCDA.com for a full list. Suggestions for additions or corrections can be sent to stephanie@spokanecda.com.
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Aloha Island Grill. Hawaiian. Operating out of two
Rancho Viejo. Jose Rodriguez and his staff offer
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.” Open daily. 1724 N. Monroe (509) 443-1632 and 1220 W. Francis (509) 413-2029. eataloha.com.
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 striking sky ceilings in the main dining rooms. Think Vegas with pad thai. All locations Mon-Thu 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat 129:30 p.m., Sun 12-9 p.m. Delivery available. thaibamboorestaurant.com.
Top of India. Indian. A hidden gem serving up northern Indian dishes (gluten free and vegan options) in a surprisingly chic space tucked into a house off East Sprague. They bring the specialties learned on the family farm in the Jalandhar district of Punjab to the Northwest. Don’t miss the garlic naan or their signature dish Chicken Tikka Masala and try the desert Mango Moose, but order just about anything and expect it to be quite good. There is also a lunch buffet for $9.99. Open daily 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. 11114 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 927-0500. thetopofindia.com.
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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 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri & Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (509) 9278428. rancho-viejo.net.
BARBECUE Red Lion BBQ & Pub. For about 20 years, whether it was in the old rhythm and blues, peanut-shellson-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 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-1 a.m. (Sunday breakfast buffet 9 a.m.-noon during football season.) (509) 835-LION (5466). redlionbarbeque.com.
BISTROS Laguna Café. This South Hill restaurant calls itself a café, but in actuality it is much more. Owners Dan and Debbie Barranti have created a sophisticated combination of gourmet food, great wines, and gifts. The dinner menu features entrees such as Wild Pacific Salmon with fresh rosemary mango salsa and roasted rosemary potatoes or the Flat Iron Steak and Black Tiger Shrimp. They offer an extensive line of summer salads, along with a full bar—and delectable burgers, too. Want to fine dine at home? Don’t miss their pick-up window with meals to go. Live music weekly. 2013 E. 29th Ave. Mon-Thur 8 a.m. -9 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sun 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (509) 448-0887.
The Cellar. One of the most popular eateries along Coeur d’Alene’s historical Sherman Ave. was revamped in 2015 by Adam Hegsted, Spokane-based chef and restaurateur. A talented kitchen team uses only seasonal, natural, farm-fresh foods like fresh Steelhead from the Columbia River and cheese from Idaho-based Ballard Cheese Company to make approachable dishes like Miso Roasted Steelhead and Northwest Paella. True to the establishment’s name, they have a subterranean, climate-controlled, security glass and access-code enclosed room for their vast wine collection (estimates fluctuate from 2 to 3 thousand bottles at any one time). The Cellar’s wine program is the cornerstone of the restaurant (Wine Spectator Magazine has honored them 3 years in a row). Music is often jazz or blues played live and to a packed house on weekends. 313 E. Sherman Ave. in Coeur d’ Alene. Open Daily 4 p.m.-close. (208) 6649463. thecellarcda.com. The Wandering Table. A much-anticipated American tapas-style 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 substantial dishes, such as the BaconWrapped 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. TuesThurs, 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. 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 and 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 awardwinning 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. (509) 456-7575. wildsagebistro.com.
BREAKFAST & LUNCH SPECIALTIES Frank’s Diner. Frank’s has become a Spokane land-
mark in just over a decade. Both early 1900s 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 a.m.-8 p.m. (509) 747-8798. 10929 N. Newport Highway, Sun-Thurs 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri-Sat 6 a.m.-9 p.m. (509) 465-2464. franksdiners.com.
Yards Bruncheon. The team at Yards Bruncheon
figured out how to extend the weekend to all week by offering brunch everyday, and—oh!—how that pleases us. This modern diner is a combination of breakfast and lunch complimented with classic brunch cocktails. Their menu features comfort food from all over using local farms and producers in the season. This food is food the team loves to eat and is meant to be taken lightly. They make most of their menu items in house including their pastries, which are some of the best around. They also feature some of the best coffees and teas from around the world. 1248 W. Summit Prky., Mon-Sun 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (509) 290-5952. theyardsbruncheon.com.
CASUAL DINING Prohibition Gastropub. A small, but cozy pub on Monroe offering modern meals with a vintage vibe and a carefully curated cocktail menu. Specialty candied bacon appears throughout the menu, from jalapeno poppers to a bevy of burgers. The kitchen is eager to please vegans and vegetarians, as well. 1914 N. Monroe. Mon, Wed-Sat 11a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-10 p.m., closed Tues. (509) 474-9040. facebook.com/Prohibition.Gastropub.Spokane1 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. Daily 6 a.m.-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. 111 S. Post St. (Davenport Hotel Tower lobby). Serving Breakfast 6-11 a.m., Lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dinner 4-10 p.m., and Late Night 10 p.m.-close. (509) 455-8888.
Taste Cafe & Fine Art. If you love the taste of healthy and enjoy putting nutrient-dense fuel into your body—while giving your tastebuds the stuff food dreams are made of—Taste Cafe & Fine Art is a not to be missed downtown destination. Jane Heber and her daughter Hannah whip up their most popular dishes—asian chicken wrap, lentil salad, cookies and a kale salad that would make carnivores drool— among a long list of tantalizing dishes. Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Thu-Fri 5:30-8 p.m., closed Sun. 180 S. Howard St. (509) 468-2929. tastecafespokane.com. Gilded Unicorn. The Gilded Unicorn is a Modern
American, Classic restaurant featuring hand crafted foods and drinks located in the historic Montvale Hotel in downtown Spokane, right in the heart the entertainment and arts district. The name reflects their blend of classic and modern without taking themselves too seriously. The Gilded Unicorn showcases local, seasonal food and drinks from the Northwest and beyond coerced into new fashioned flavors that hit you in the soul. This is a “must visit” eatery experience. 110 S. Monroe St., Sun-Sat 3 p.m-close. (509) 309-3698. gildedunicorn.com.
FINE DINING 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. 3 p.m.–10 p.m. Sun-Thurs, 3 p.m.–11p.m. Fri-Sat. 159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks downtown. (509) 777-3900. steamplantspokane.com.
ITALIAN
nYne Bar & Bistro. Pub fair done right. Everything
from juicy burgers, and delicious wraps to salads, nachos and a select array of appetizers. All entrees served with your choice of Kettle Salt & Pepper Chips or Tomato and Cucumber Salad. Tacos served every Tuesday and only Tuesday with $5 margaritas. You can take advantage of the patio during the warmer weather. Happy hour is Tues-Sat 3 p.m.-6 p.m. $5 appetizers, $1 off well drinks, pints and wine. Nyne has one of the best dance floors in town featuring DJ’s on the weekends and karaoke Tues-Thurs. Live music and special events as well. Private party space available with reservation. 232 W. Sprague Ave. Mon 7 p.m.-close, Tues-Sat 12 p.m.-2 a.m. nynebar.com.
The Onion Taphouse & Grill. Established in 1978, the Onion is the grand dean of gourmet burgers and casual family dining in Spokane. With the addition of Area 51 Taphouse (with, yes, 51 different beers—and some hard ciders, too, on tap), you’ll never want to leave. From gourmet burgers and sandwiches to pizza, salads and their namesake beer-battered onion rings, The Onion Taphouse & Grill pays attention to details and does more from scratch than many other restaurants aspiring to loftier appellations. 302 W. Riverside. Sun-Thurs 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.1 a.m. (509) 747-3852; 7522 N. Division, Mon-Sun 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (509) 482-6100. 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 a.m.-midnight, Fri-Sat 11-1 a.m., Sun 2 p.m.-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 a.m.–2 a.m. daily. N. 1 Post Street. (509) 789-6900.
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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. 3–10 p.m. Sun-Thurs 3–11 p.m. FriSat.159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks, downtown. (509) 777-3900. steamplantspokane.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 a.m.–11 p.m. Sun–Thur. Open until 2 a.m. Fri–Sat. 3011 S. Grand Blvd in Spokane. (509) 279-2671. manitotaphouse.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 golfthemed menu. Show up on your birthday for a free
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 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dinner Mon-Thur 3:30-9 p.m., Fri 3:30-10 p.m., Sat 4:30-10 p.m., Sun 4:30-9 p.m. (509) 363-1210. italiankitchenspokane.com.
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Bennidito’s. Though we didn’t realize it for several years, it is possible to order a gourmet pie without garlic at Bennidito’s. But who would want to with choices like the popular “LC Primo” with both fresh and roasted garlic along with chicken, mushrooms, feta and mozzarella over a pesto sauce? The crust is hand tossed and bready in the best sense of that designation. Bennidito’s is the spot to eat outside in good weather with its own deck at the South Hill location. It also has a larger menu that includes salad, wings, calzones, and several popular hot sandwiches like the Italian Beef Sammie ($7.50 whole, $5.50 half). The gluten-free crust is top notch and made by local purveyor, Fusion Flours. 1426 S. Lincoln, Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.11 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Closed Sun. (509) 455-7411. Slice, Pints, and Pies. This family-friendly
pizza place in the GU District serves wings, garlic bread, pizza by the slice, traditional pies and a list of specialty pies your taste buds need to experience. With their Return of the Mac pizza—covered in mac and cheese, jalapeños and a crust stuffed with Little Smokies sausages—and their eggs Benedict-inspired pie along with the Thai Breaker—a chicken, shrimp and onion pizza with peanut sauce, covered in crushed peanuts, they offer taste combinations not found anywhere else. Slice’s happy hour (3-5 pm every day; all day on Sunday) offers discounted drinks, half-price pies, $1 slices and a $5 beer-and-a-slice special. 829 E. Boone Ave., Mon-Sun, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. (509) 241-3001. facebook.com/SLICEPintsandPies.
Veraci Pizza. Veraci Pizza features a delicious ultra-thin artisan crust made from their secret recipe. Each batch of dough is hand prepared in a mixing bowl, never by machine. Each pizza pie is cooked in fewer than two minutes. We use only the freshest and highest quality natural ingredients and buy direct from local farms whenever possible. All of these things combine to create one of the most delicious pizzas you’ll ever experience. Look for their mobile oven at events and around town, or visit them for one of the best dining views around at their brick and mortar restaurant in Kendall Yards. 1333 W. Summit Pkwy., Open Daily 11a.m.-9 p.m. (509) 3890029. veracispokane.com.
OTHER The Scoop. A quaint community gathering place, hidden amongst the tree lined streets on the South Hill of Spokane serving fresh made ice cream created in store using fresh ingredients and liquid nitrogen. Known for their amazing Liege Waffles, they make these yeast-based delights every morning from scratch in small quantities. The Scoop serves locally roasted Organic Roast House Coffee on their espresso bar and carries vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan options as staples, alongside their classic menu items such as cranberry turkey and the BLAT—a BLT with avocado. 1001 W. 25th Ave. Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat/Sun 9 a.m.-8 p.m. thescoopspokane.com
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Coeur d’Alene’s Best Venue For Large Groups and Parties!
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Lalo’s Pizza Depot
11027 E. Sprague Ave. Want pizza on a train? Check out Lalo’s new valley vibe. Offering fresh toppings to the edge of their thin crust, you can bring your kids for an amazing themed party and honk the horn.
Fleur De Sel Artisan Creperie
909 S. Grand Blvd. Nestled behind the hospitals on the lower south hill, this little restaurant offers an array of crepes. Sweet (peanut butter and jelly) and savory (bison meatloaf and horseradish).
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’ll have the Patagonian Toothfish. That sounds delicious!” Said no one ever. But chances are, if you like seafood, you’ve already had it. You see, it’s actually menu’d as Chilean Seabass. In truth, there is no such thing. There is no taxonomy—phylum, genus, species—of Chilean Seabass, it is a marketing name. In 1977, Lee Lantz coined the name to make it appealing to American menus. If you take a hard look at many of the products we purchase, they are simply marketing. Marketing designed to inspire you to believe in its quality, reliability, desirability, and to feel better about your purchase. Cars, schools, movies, clothing, dating websites, on and on. In the marketing and presenting world it is called “the big fat claim.” How do I motivate you to change your behavior in favor of my widget? And yes, it exists in the food industry, too. I recently held a beef training for a large customer and in my preparation for the training, I stopped searching after 30 different “brands” of beef and still had many more results on Google remaining. And that was just for foodservice, not grocery. There are hundreds of brands. And
yet, aside from the niche operators, we really only use about four breeds of cattle in the food supply. Wait, four breeds and all of these brands? Yes. And they all make a claim: all-natural, 100% percent grass fed, free range, certified this, organic that. Did you know that all beef, this bears repeating—all beef—is grass fed? The point of distinction is, what it’s finished feeding on before processing. And that by law— dirty little marketing secret here—in order for your steak to be called “Washington Beef,” it only has to be in the state for 48 hours. Was it born here? Raised here? Processed here? Lots of room for interpretation. But if it was in the state for 48 hours, it’s termed Washington Beef. It’s marketing designed to make you feel better about what you’re purchasing. The word “certified” sounds so official, so authoritative. But the question is, certified by whom? By which agency or official? For beef there is one required certification. USDA certified. It’s a certification that must be on all boxed beef processed in the United States. We just don’t see the delivered boxes at the grocery store. The grading—prime, choice, select—is completely
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The Truth Behind (Food) Brand Names optional by the brand’s owner. They pay extra for grading. So the brand “USDA Certified Prime” is two-thirds correct. If it was processed here in the U.S., it is USDA certified. Add the word “prime,” which is optional, and you have a statement of quality and certification. The “prime” part is not a USDA managed term. But what about “100% Organic”? Same story. Verified by whom, to what standards and processes? The truth again is, there is only one true certification: “USDA Certified Organic.” It’s an extremely rigorous and systematic approach to verify that the soil is clean, there’s no chance of contamination from neighboring soil, the fertilizer is clean, and the practices that support the growing process are clean. If it doesn’t have that logo, and there’s the “100%” claim, it is marketing. There may be organic practices in place, but it is not certified—not official. And this happens in all of our products: beef, produce, seafood, granola, cars, watches. The “big fat claim” pretty much lives everywhere, and in all of the products we buy. So, how do you separate the brand, from the marketing? It is fallible, and it requires the consumer to be diligent and
aware. But in the end, does said widget do what the marketing claims it will do? Are you willing to ask, “Tell me more about the (insert marketing claim here) you are selling.” It can sound very suspicious and conspiratorial, but the marketer’s job is to inspire desire, and the seller’s job is to close the deal. It’s the consumer who has the real power and responsibility. If (marketing claim) is something of value to you, be an active consumer. Ask, verify, ask again. In the end, only the consumer can truly raise the bar. That old adage “buyer beware” still stands true. Food for thought. And really, I do recommend the Seabass. It’s good! Chris Patterson is the Director of Business Solutions at Food Services of America. He is a 30 year veteran of the hospitality and restaurant industry and has conducted more than 700 trainings, seminars, and consulting sessions with Inland Northwest operators.
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FIRST RULE OF Turtle Fight Club is you don’t talk about Turtle Fight Club. The second rule of Turtle Fight Club, is if this is your first night at Turtle Fight Club . . . you have to race. Crafted Taphouse in Coeur d’Alene may slow roast their pork loin, but their turtles are fast. Bars across the Northwest might amuse you with pinball, pull tabs or team trivia night but president Rob Berger has installed an aquarium in the entryway and a 10foot diameter branded hydraulic racing board on the ceiling. On Friday nights as it nears 10 p.m., the people become restless, clear the seating area and the racing board is lowered into place. In a scene akin to any underground street fight film, the crowd nestles right up against its edge, sipping from their choice of 50 taps, located on the adjacent wall. The emcee—who is unusually good at his job—takes over,
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hyping the crowd and breaking down the rules. It’s simple. Five turtles enter the center of the ring and only one leaves. Well, okay . . . they all leave, but only one leaves first. In life you have choices that define your future. Your job, your spouse and tonight, your turtle. Choose wisely, because this choice nets you $1 craft beer. As the turtles were wrangled, “two beer me” did my best to study physique and stride. Assuming her diet consisted mostly of steroids and spinach, “Myrtle” had something special in her little reptilian eye. I placed my bets and shouted obscenities at my opposition, but in the end it was “Stalin” who got all the glory. It was a rough night at the tracks for #TeamMyrtle. Inside information suggests she might have been dealing with turf toe. Looks like I’ll be drinking full price beer tonight. I am Jack’s complete lack of surprise.
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Walla Walla Wine Weekend by Chris Lozier
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ess than three hours from Spokane, Walla Walla is the perfect weekend destination for wine and food lovers. While many people know that Walla Walla has some wineries, most don’t know that there are more than 130 in the valley alongside fabulous food trucks and gourmet farm-to-table restaurants. And in between the wonderful meals and wine tastings there is plenty to do, both indoors and out. You can take in a Walla Walla Sweets baseball game, bring your golf clubs, disc golf set or fishing pole, take a hike or mountain bike some trails in the nearby Blue Mountains, or grab a bike map and tour 500 mapped road miles through the rolling Palouse hills. The Walla Walla Valley also has a thriving performing and visual arts scene, with regular music and theater events and many galleries to visit. And if you like history you can walk the Historic Homes Trail Guide tour or get lost in one of the local museums. With so much to do, whether you are on a budget or in the mood for luxury you can find a first-class experience with small town values in Walla Walla. Wine and Dine Walla Walla wines are recognized internationally for their depth and complexity thanks to the unique local terroir and the diverse, skilled winemakers.
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Officially recognized as an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1984, many grape varietals are grown in the Valley, with the top three being cabernet sauvignon, merlot and syrah. Today grapevines cover more than 2,800 acres of the AVA, and that is expected to increase by more than 50 percent thanks to the SeVein Vineyard project. But none of this would have happened without the vision of the early winemakers, says Gordy Venneri of Walla Walla Vintners, the eighth winery in the region. “They really saw in the early days that part of the success of a wine region is you have to get more wineries here, you have to build it,” says Gordy, who in this spirit helped many of his neighbors get started. Gordy and partner Myles Anderson are self-taught but their wines are consistently awarded. Gordy grew up in Walla Walla and calls himself a native trout, but with such a rich potential in the soil and climate winemakers from around the world have made their way to Walla Walla. One of the most respected is Jean-François Pellet, winemaker and partner at Pepper Bridge Winery and Amavi Cellars. Having earned degrees in enology and viticulture, he worked in Spain, Switzerland, Germany and Napa Valley before visiting Walla Walla in 1998. “Here I am 17 years later and I have no intention to leave,” he says, laughing. With the diverse approaches of people like Jean-François and Gordy, perfect terroir for producing world-class wines, and a cooperative, friendly attitude, the Walla Walla Valley is a treasure chest of flavors, aromas, ideas and fun waiting to be discovered. One immersive way to taste the region is on a trip with one of the local tour guides. Amy Bruner of Black Tie Wine Tours says this is the best way for people to experience Walla Walla wine, because they don’t have to worry about driving, and their chauffeur will be an expert local guide. “Depending on the different drivers, they have their own hidden gems,” explains Amy. Whether you go with a guide or a designated driver, check out the wineries during the day then come back to town for more tastings, meals and entertainment. The downtown is a walkable wonder, and many wineries that produce their wine elsewhere in the Valley have stand-alone tasting rooms here, like Cadaretta, Kontos, and Spring Valley. Downtown is also home to some of the best food, with scratch-made Italian at T. Maccarone’s, Mediterranean at Saffron, sushi at Shiki Hibachi, French at Brasserie Four and much more. One thing you will notice right away is that farm-to-table dining is the rule here, not the exception. With a rich local bounty of fruits, vegetables, grains and meats, including the
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local celebrity—the Walla Walla Sweet Onion—restaurants like The Marc at the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel and nearby Ox & Cart build their menus on what their neighboring farmers just harvested. Many of the restaurants are open for lunch, too, but if you want something for the road stop by Walla Walla Gourmet Grocery for a to-go lunch box filled with salumi, cheese, dried fruit, nuts, bread, hummus and more. While you’re there, check out their well-procured salumi selection and walk-in cheese closet. If you forget to plan for lunch on your wine tour don’t worry, the Valley has an abundance of quality food trucks. From authentic Mexican food to locally sourced bistro offerings, you’ll find them as you travel between tastings, and several wineries have trucks or restaurants on-site. For breakfast, check out The Maple Counter Café with a menu bursting with house specialties like their three-inch-tall apple pancake stuffed with fresh apples and glazed with cinnamon. And at nearby Bacon and Eggs you will find internationally-inspired dishes like migas alongside Southern fare. If you stay at one of the elegant bed and breakfasts make sure to have a meal with them. At the Green Gables Inn, chef Andrea Bughi–Johnson serves delicious hot breakfasts in the gorgeous historic dining room and prepares custom dinners upon request. Over at the Fat Duck Inn, DiRoNa Silver Spoon awardwinning chef Rich Koby pairs daily seasonal courses with his favorite local wines. Finally, be sure to check out the airport district where WWII-era buildings house roughly 20 wineries, often next door to each other like Corvus Cellars and Revelry Vintners. You’ll also find Burwood Brewing Company, Shot in the Dark Craft Distillery, and a once-a-month food truck night April through September. In Walla Walla, the problem isn’t finding something to do, it’s choosing which locations to visit this time and which to save for your next trip. A farming community at heart, the people are friendly and excited to tell you about what makes their wine, and their valley, so special. A Spokane-based food and drink writer with a fishing problem, Chris Lozier is the assistant editor of a national distilling trade publication. You can find his stories at chrislozier.com.
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Mark Richards, President Downtown Spokane Partnership
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pokane is a special place for me. I was born and raised in Spokane, only leaving to attend college and then again for a few years when I commuted to Spokane from a lake in North Idaho. Though my travels abroad are limited, I have had little desire to move elsewhere. At last count I have more than 300 relatives calling Spokane home, in addition to some wonderful friends, and an entire community filled with kind, caring people. It was here that I was able to realize my lifelong dream of serving in public office as County Commissioner. And today, having a job where I get to help make our downtown clean and safe and vibrant with culturally diverse activities that allow us to celebrate our heritage and our differences, and to help establish a new start-up economy as well as to assist large corporations and a vast array of eateries, wineries, breweries and boutique shops; well—it often doesn’t feel like work at all. Like many, much of what I know I learned as a child. Growing up, we were not wealthy, and in fact at times I suspect we teetered on being poor, though my parents hid it well. Looking back, I feel so fortunate to have had such loving and hard-working parents who, by their actions, taught me the importance of hard work, honesty, empathy, and strong sense of appreciation for what we had. What I know Be kind. The world is a tough place. We think we have it tough but so many have it worse. I treat homeless people with the same respect I do a CEO. If I need a smile or a kind word to brighten my mood, I deliver one and I am rewarded ten-fold. Be grateful. I try not to take things for granted. Exercising genuine grace and gratitude keeps me grounded and conveys my thanks way more than mere words, and it mentally prepares me for anything. Lead by example. If I am going to ask someone to have a strong work ethic and to demonstrate their character by the actions they take when no one is watching, then I need to lead a life that demonstrates those traits every day. Find your happy place. Life is stressful. In many
ways things are more complex than ever before and information is flying at us 24 hours a day. I find my batteries are best recharged by fly fishing and camping on the shores of a lake or river, and our region has some of the most stunning outdoor settings on the planet. Say you are sorry. No one is always right. No one is too good or in a position that does not call for humility. I know this is how I want to be treated so I muster the courage to set aside my pride and tell them when I have made a mistake. I also know the opposite is seen for what it is: callous arrogance. Be forgiving. I assume everyone has similar good intentions, but if they do or say something that seems intentionally offensive I try my best not to harbor ill-will. Instead I wish them the very best. It’s a waste of energy and solves nothing to do otherwise. Be humble. Though it’s often said and sometimes hard to do, I find that when I genuinely give credit to others when we realize success and I take the blame for mistakes when we fail, I gain their genuine appreciation and loyalty in return. Compromise. They say politics is the art of compromise; well I think life is the art of compromise. We all have competing interests but are often reaching for the same thing. How can we get there faster together and yet not give up my core values by being flexible. Listen. I have heard many endearing stories over the years from former defendants in my dad’s courtroom, who said he would listen intently and ask good questions before he would formulate a ruling. He was known for being fair and respectful, especially to the guilty. That’s how I want to live my life. Follow your dreams. I will finish with the cliché, “If you do something you love you will never work a day in your life.” This is something my parents taught me early on. I feel so blessed to be able to serve others and to serve our community. I know that when I am helping others I am in my zone and it’s not a job, it’s a calling. I love my hometown.
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Photographer Jon Gessle captured this shot at dusk from Huntington Park, with the grand 12-foot Salmon Chief sculpture reminding us all of the native heritage of the site. In the sculpture, the chief raises a salmon over the river to bless it, while two Native American women on a nearby cliff hang salmon to dry. Colville native Virgil “Smoker� Marchand created the sculptures. You'll notice the gondolas gliding over the falls, to the right.
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