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From Farmers Markets to Ethnic Grocers to Food Bloggers and a growing community of culinary chef magicians, food is becoming an experience worth slowing down and savoring in Spokane.

We’ve always loved food, but something changed in our culture when Jeremy Hansen began showing us the light and the art of amazing food. Read his thoughts on what inspires him and what he has

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Styled and Photographed by Sylvia Fontaine of FeastingAtHome.com Sylvia Fontaine’s blog is full of healthy, gorgeous recipes. She wants to inspire people to eat more plants, and to be aware of their profound impact on our bodies, and on our psyche. Pictured here: the Glow Bowl, a perfect refreshing filler for the dog days of summer.

CONTENTS WHAT’S INSIDE 12

Editor’s Letter Spokane Strong

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First Look and Buzz Local Cousin Tours Lilacs & Lemons Downtown Dates Day Trip: Whitfish, MT Life by Creative Design Civic Leadership News Flash Spokane Rising

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People Pages People of Spokane, Out and About

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The Scene Aerospace Museum Lilac Lit: Summer Reads Artist: Tim Lord Music: Ragtime Romantics

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Datebook The Best Options for Where to Go and What To Do

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Metro Talk Exploring the Health(care) of our Region.

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The Nest Summer Wreath Project Pacific NW Modern Design Flooring Your Guests

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Real Estate Trending: Purchasing Land Low Appraisals for Sellers

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Horsepower Drag Racing Motorsports Event Calendar

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Spokane CDA Woman Female Heart & Soul of Spokane

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Health Beat Dermatology & Heart Health

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Local Cuisine Feasting At Home

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Ethnic Grocers Take a Culinary Trip Around the World

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Food Roulette Sushi

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Liquid Libations Palouse Pint

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Dining Guide Stops that Make Eating Out a Delicous Endeavor

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What I Know Jeremy Hansen Chef Extraordinaire

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

Spokane Strong “Greater things are still to be done, in this city.”

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t was the eve of press day and I hustled a set of proofs to my copy editor, Dennis Held, west on Second Ave. toward his home in Vinegar Flats. As I drove past the new home of the Iron Goat brewery, I spied a couple of friends standing at a high table behind the large glass roller doors. It was Hoopfest weekend and the place—along with our city—was abuzz.

I texted my friend Jennifer Evans, principal of Encore Events, to see if I could crash her gathering, as she simultaneously texted me to check in on my schedule and whereabouts. It had been a busy week, and I felt the tug of home battling the enticement of city excitement. Earlier in the week, I had attended—alongside 250 other professionals—the Action Coach Third Tuesday networking group’s cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene’s Mish-an-Nock, one of two 100-foot cruise boats docked at the resort (the very same one I spent the night on with 46 of my high school classmates after graduation, 24 years ago).

Thursday evening, I walked from my downtown office to The Grand Terrace for a magazine photo shoot, and then walked through Riverfront Park, as Hoopfest set-up was in full swing, to the Bozzi Media event facility, Chateau Rive at the Floor Mill, for my sister publication Inland Business Catalyst’s Power 50 Awards celebration, honoring 50 members of our community who have the mind, energy, passion—and the clout—to make big things happen for Spokane. Although most on the list prefer to stay out of the limelight, the honorees came out to celebrate one another and the upward path our city is on.

I dropped off the proofs and weaved my way through Friday 5 p.m. traffic back toward the Iron Goat. I was exhausted, but it’s hard to resist time with friends in a fun establishment. It’s hard to resist being out and about in Spokane.

Jennifer was meeting with Dave Cotton, discussing his August golf tournament the Cotton Classic, benefiting Meals on Wheels. As we updated each other on personal and professional life news, we stopped and looked around, marveling at the energy of the bustling crowd.

“How cool is this city?” we mused.

Dave remembered being fresh on the Spokane scene 15 years ago, having moved here to become co-anchor of the Inland Northwest’s top-rated morning television news program KHQ Local News Today. Riding his bike downtown to explore his new city soon after arriving, he found there wasn’t much to do and that the downtown area in particular was somewhat of a ghost town. “What have I done?” he asked himself.

Spokane isn’t the same city it was 15 years ago. And that’s a good thing. Tune into your senses and you’ll see more visual art, hear more music, read more literature from your neighbors as we

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become a writers’ town, taste “knock your socks off ” cuisine, gather in cool spaces with business associates and friends alike.

And what makes it more magical is we have managed to hang onto the friendly, small-city vibe where you can drive by a cool new brewpub and see your friends hanging out. Spokane’s culture and vibe is still about staying connected, keeping it real, which means intimate—talking about our difficulties and tragedies, as well as our joys and triumphs; and it’s reciprocal: it goes both ways, and occurs often enough that it’s meaningful. The trick, as we move forward, will be to keep that welcoming, small-town feel as Spokane grows and diversifies. Keeping it real, Spokane style, in the face of more humans, more tourism, more traffic, greater strains on our essential services and natural resources. It won’t be easy, but if enough people stay connected at a personal level, we can all help each other get it done, by supporting each other in our various efforts to make Spokane Strong.

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.

Adventure on, Stephanie Regalado stephanie@spokanecda.com

Congratulations Dr. Gerald Smith 9 years in a row!

LETTERS /to the editor

Sugar and Spice Isn’t Always Nice I want to say thank you for the article in last month’s issue titled, “Sweets, Treats & Grandkids.” As I child I had a shortlived allergy to citric acid that changed the way my family looked at food. My mother was an incredible advocate and found safe substitutes and food I would appreciate every bit as much as the coveted and trendy prepackaged items that are laden with citric acid which would cause me (and eventually my sister as well) to break out in hives or a long lasting rash.

Years later, we are allergy-free and our mother, who was so careful about our health, has since become a grandparent and is always doing everything she can to make her grandbabies happy.

Unfortunately, that often comes in the form of donuts, ice cream, jelly beans, cookies and abundant candy-filled holiday gifts.

I’m thankful for the reminder for all of us that there are ways to beat those sugar cravings and provide healthy alternatives our children will enjoy. I especially like the last line: “Teaching them a healthy lifestyle full of adventure is a legacy you can be proud of.”

—Amber Rose, Spokane

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Cheers to the Growing Foodie Community This month’s Local Cuisine section painted an exciting picture of the growing foodie community in Spokane. I was captured by the stunning photo in “Feasting at Home” and it got meatier from there. Cheers to the new “flavor” this section provided including features on up and coming talent, establishments and events. It’s great to see our budding foodie community in the spotlight.

—Kaia Reid, Spokane We Love Our Pets Spokane is such a pet-friendly city and it’s good to see our love of pets getting some time on the pages of the magazine. It was such a nice surprise to read the story of Eric O’Grey and his dog, Peety. I was so inspired by the viral video when I watched it months ago, and was thrilled to hear Eric had moved to Spokane.

Yet another reminder that our city gets cooler by the minute.

—Regina Johnson, Spokane

FIRST LOOK 18 L I L ACS & L EMO NS 20 D OW N TOW N DAT ES 3 2 S P OKA N E R IS I N G

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f you love—and know well—our city, you might consider becoming a “local cousin” for some extra adventure . . . and cash flow.

Three cousins founded Your Local Cousin, the “Airbnb for travel advice,” part of the rapidly growing peer-topeer on-demand sharing economy. Travelers who are looking for customized travel advice are connected with vetted locals for conversations over text, messaging and Skype/ Facetime. “Local Cousins” also create cus-

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tomized itineraries and maps. The founders want travelers to discover the world through the eyes of locals and visit the unique hidden gems that are often missed by review sites and travel forums.

There are “Local Cousins” in more than 80 countries. About 90 percent of users have asked “Local Cousins” for travel advice but the rest have asked for advice about colleges, business climate, real estate and expat life. Your Local Cousin is becoming a global network of locals with deep location-based expertise, and we need some in Spokane.

Travelers can select locals based on their travel styles and interests as well as photos and videos on their profile. For example, a single Millennial traveler who enjoys wine tasting and exploring street food could find a “Local Cousin” with similar interests. The goal is for travelers to find locals across the globe—and here in Spokane—who love similar things and have them plan the perfect, hassle-free trip. YourLocalCousin.com

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LILACS to Northern Quest Resort and Casino for procuring the Spokane Country Club. We visited the 1898 Restaurant recently and thoroughly enjoyed the food, service and the beautiful grounds. Whether one golfs or not, there’s just something about a country club environment that makes one feel special.

LEMONS to the city of Spokane for not enforcing panhandling regulations. No Trespassing signs have been placed on busy corners by freeways and invariably a panhandler can be seen plying his trade directly underneath the sign. Irony isn’t always amusing.

Great City Center Location— walk to countless restaurants, the downtown shopping area and Riverfront Park Complimentary hot breakfast bar Indoor parking garage

LILACS to proposals to restore some of the downtown streets to two-way. The only reason one-ways exist is that they are designed to speed people through town. Don’t we want them to stay and enjoy? They are actually counterproductive anyway because drivers waste even more time and gas driving as many as three blocks out of the way to get back on track. One proposal has Main Avenue with parking in the center of the street. Not sure what that accomplishes but the design looks cool.

LEMONS to the FAA for seeking to remove human weather monitors at the airport. Sure, they can use automated equipment, but it’s not always as reliable or quick as human eyes, and more than likely accidents will occur as a result.

And shouldn’t we at least occasionally try to save jobs rather than automating everything?

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LEMONS to gun rights advocates and politicians who won’t even support a gun waiting period for people on terror watch lists. The NRA is so worried about giving in an inch because of the potential slippery slope effect that they will in the end hurt themselves even more when the public starts demanding change. LEMONS also to those who oppose the sale of Smart Guns, which can only be operated by the person who owns the gun. Seems like a wonderful

way to get guns out of the hands of terrorists or children, but apparently it’s just too much of a slippery slope for reason to prevail.

LILACS to the organizers of Summer Parkways. What a perfectly wonderful way to let people walk, skate, bike or hop along boulevards in Spokane without fear of car traffic.

Our only request is that they occur more often.

LILACS to the Penthouse at the Paulsen (full disclosure: this writer owns it!) for seeking to restore the huge star that used to light up on top of the building. It was just lying on top of the roof, in seemingly working order, but out of sight so even the new owners didn’t know it was still there. We’re going to try to get it up and running again so another iconic downtown Christmas decoration can be revived.

LEMONS to marijuana smokers who are lighting up indoors. We predicted that with legalization would come license, and now we’re dismayed that some people feel it’s okay to smoke it anywhere and anytime. Keep it outside, folks, on private property and for God’s sake, not inside a house at a party, at least not without the hosts’ permission.

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Four Fresh Takes on the Downtown Date Night

FIRST LOOK/buzz

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his summer, try out some unique new night spots in downtown Spokane. Suggesting an interactive activity can take the pressure off a first date—or lend excitement to the hundred-and-first date with your main squeeze.

Whether it’s a battle to the death at Ms. Pac-Man or revealing your 90s boy band expertise at trivia night, exposing your hidden weirdness to your unsuspecting date can only result in some good laughs. (Or, preserve your dignity and skip straight to the laughs.)

1. Bar + Arcade = Barcade Scour the house for quarters before you head out for a night downtown: Finally, the barcade trend has found its way to Spokane. A combination of cocktails and nostalgia, scientists have found, elicits unbridled child-like glee from even the most serious of adults. In rare cases, it can also give rise to ruthless competition. Challenge your date to a game and make the most of the opportunity to show off skills—or learn a thing or two from them. Either way, someone’s getting their initials in the high scores.

Garageland on W. Riverside Ave. recently added a handful of vintage arcade games tucked behind its record section—and they’re set to “free play” every Wednesday, all day long. Brooklyn Deli gained a couple of arcade games and a pool table when it relocated to the corner of 1st and Monroe St. Both restaurants serve reliably mind-blowing casual eats and, of course, drinks.

Spokane Comedy Club’s owners will open a barcade next to the comedy club on W. Sprague early this month. The new Quarters Barcade will feature about 20 arcade games, including air hockey and pinball, a full bar and hot dog menu.

2. Lots of Laughs Spokane Comedy Club opened on W. Sprague Ave. mid-March and has already brought in national names like Sarah Colonna, Jamie Kennedy, Pauly Shore and Craig Robinson. The spacious venue does classy comedy club to a T, minimizing outside noise and distractions in the pitch-black space and offering table ser-

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vice only for drinks and a limited food menu. See local comics for free at open mic night each Wednesday.

If slinking into a bar to see local comics is more your jam, you can get your fill of dirty jokes from local folks at regular open mic nights at Neato Burrito, The District and Chan’s Chinese Restaurant.

Catch fairly regular local comedy showcases at The Bartlett, Observatory, Big Dipper and Tamarack Public House—the “SpoKomedy” Facebook page reliably posts information for area shows.

3. New Trivia Spots Trivia at Iron Goat Brewing Co. isn’t a new thing, but their new downtown location at 2nd Ave. and Adams St. is— the brewery opened its doors at the end of April. Discover your date’s hidden genius at Thursday night trivia and try out the new food menu, centered on Neapolitan-style pizza, while you’re there.

The Observatory at the corner of 1st Ave. and Howard St. hosts trivia night on Mondays. The renovated space, formerly the Blue Spark, opened late last year with a relaxed vibe and tasty grilled sandwiches—including vegetarian and gluten free options.

4. Common Ground Make Saranac Commons E. Main Ave. your first stop of the night—it closes early but is worth the visit. The artful space opened last year with a handful of independently-owned vendors.

Pretend you are on a date in Europe while savoring a meal from Mediterrano or fancy Italian coffee from Caffe Affogato. Black Label Brewing Company, tucked in the back of the space, offers tasting portions of their beers brewed on location. Share a taster of each beer and debate their merits.

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/abuzz on facebook

Best Restaurant Meal Social media isn’t just for sharing selfies; meaningful conversations are abuzz on a daily basis.

In honor of celebrating delicious food, we posted the question: Where have you had your culinary socks knocked off?

CB Zorrozua

Ruins. The french/creole meal was amazing.

Steve Faust Wild Sage—consistently excellent cuisine, impeccable service, always enjoy the duck breast. Luna has also been very good of late—love the small eats available at the bar. Mediterrano is serving up some healthy and amazing falafel and gyro sandwiches.

presents its 2016 Inaugural Season at CVHS Performing Arts Center Directed by Yvonne A.K. Johnson

Ryan Oelrich Italia Trattoria. New Year’s Eve. Pheasant, delightful cocktails, amazing side dishes. It was exceptional.

Cheri A. Moore Wild Sage American Bistro—a pork chop, it was a daily special, and is the most memorable. The Wandering Table—the moroccan chicken, carrot ginger soup and the endive salad.

Shakti JP Rupp

Mediterrano—amazing lamb goat cheese burger. Caffe Affogato—best espresso drinks I’ve ever had.

Ann Deasy

Italia Tratorria—the wild boar.

Rick Welliver

The Ivory Table—Kristen Ward has put together a supper club that is as good as it gets. Jeremy Leonard Hansen and Sante—the most perfect burger in town.

Starring

Carol P. Stobie

The fish and chips at Dave’s Bar and Grill in Greenacres.

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Darin Watkins

Wild Sage—unbelievable steak and veggies.

Suzy Gage Italia Trattoria Spokane. The last time I dined, I chose halibut from the fresh sheet. It was perfect, one of those meals that tastes so fabulous you almost don’t want to swallow, just savor each bite of magnificent flavor as long as possible. For brunch, the florentine eggs Benedict is my fave.

July 28-31, August 3-7

Ginger Howell Lyons Shrimp and Grits—Casper Fry. And the hush puppies and trout at Wandering Table.

Bradley Moss

Lunch at Hay J’s in Liberty Lake. White Cheddar and Bacon Kobe Burger. Italia Trattoria—Sausage Stuffed Quail.

Lisa Owen

Scallops at Latah Bistro.

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FIRST LOOK/road trip

Whitefish, Montana

by Cheryl-Anne Millsap

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ou can’t get more picturesque than the small town of Whitefish, Montana. Just a four-hour drive from Spokane (or an overnight ride on the Amtrak Empire Builder), Whitefish is a great road trip destination any time of year. More than just a gateway to Glacier National Park, Whitefish also offers world-class golfing, skiing, hiking and shopping.

S t a y You can’t have too much of a good thing, right?

The owners of The Lodge at Whitefish Lake are bringing The Firebrand Hotel—named for a pass at nearby Glacier National park—to downtown Whitefish. The hotel is expected to open in early July. Firebrandhotel.com

Sip Two new distilleries opened in Whitefish in the last six months.

Both are innovative and unique: For tapas and classic cocktails with a twist, try Whitefish Spirits. WhitefishSpirits.com Spotted Bear Spirits’s trendy interior is the first clue that there’s a brand new watering hole in town. SpottedBearSpirits.com For beer lovers, the perennial favorite, Great Northern Brewery, has expanded and popular Bonsai Brewing is now offering pub fare.

Savor No trip to Whitefish is complete without a taste of one of Loula’s delicious pies. Located in the historic Masonic Building, Loula’s offers made-from-scratch meals. Another favorite is Last Chair Kitchen and Bar. The popular spot features small plates, sandwiches and burgers.

See Whitefish is beautiful in its own right but one of the things that draws visitors year round is nearby Glacier National Park. Now the Glacier Express Shuttle carries visitors from Whitefish to Glacier or up to Whitefish Mountain Resort. This is especially great if you go over by train and want to stay car free.

Cheryl-Anne Millsap writes about travel from Spokane.

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FIRST LOOK/retail therapy

On the heels of our Summer Playbook issue and as summer gets into full swing, I just can’t get enough of it. I scoured all of the new product lists for the newest and coolest adventure accessories, and the three of these called out to me. Under water, from the trees, snapping fun pics with your phone and partaking in the lost art of printing the hard copy images . . . the three of these will up your fun game:

Editor picks with Stephanie Regalado

summer

Photo Printing Case Prynt reimagines how we share digital content in the physical world with the first-ever smartphone printer/phone case.

Pictures from Prynt have short video clips

fun

embedded inside so you can share your

Full Face Snorkeling Mask

Tree Tenting

The perfect solution for those who are uncomfortable

Tree hugging goes to a whole new level. The team at Tentsile took their passion for trees

with traditional masks and snorkels. The innovative Head

and combined it with a cool idea for adventurers. They wanted to do their part in conserving

Sea Vu Dry Full Face Snorkeling Mask and snorkel combo

trees and helping to raise awareness so that others might also do their part. So they invented

allows you to breathe naturally through your nose and

tree tents that allow people to hang out in complete comfort; thinking, after all, if people are

mouth, and covers your entire face to keep it dry, while

hanging out in trees, they most likely won’t be chopped down. $450+ tentsile.com

memories in a way that’s tangible and magical. Co-Founders Clément Perrot and David Zhang founded Prynt in Paris, France. Former engineers with a passion for creativity and photos, the team has grown to 20 working in San Francisco. $149.99 prynt.co

providing an unobstructed view. This design eliminates mask fogging, so the underwater world below you is always clearly visible. $99.95 diversdirect.com

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When I happen upon something delightful, I love to share the discovery, so don’t hesitate to send me your Retail Therapy “editor’s pick” ideas to me at stephanie@spokanecda.com.

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FIRST LOOK/life by creative design

by Alisa Lewis photos by Katya Higgins

Shawn Chamberlain—Flower Bar Co. Shawn started her career in the landscape industry designing beautiful yards and gardens for high-end residential and corporate clients. She transitioned into floral design in 2015 and opened up Flower Bar Co. a local flower house

where anyone can walk in and create market-style bouquets from fresh, locally sourced, and seasonal blooms and greens. On top of a select number of boutique events and weddings she designs each season, Shawn also launched the idea of flower subscriptions. A customer can sign up for weekly, monthly, or seasonal fresh flower deliveries to your home, workplace, or loved ones.

Flower Bar Co. stands out as a stylish, inviting, and modern flower shop open to the public in Riverstone Mondays-Friday 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. You can follow the happenings and updates of Flower Bar Co. at @flowerbarco, flowerbarco.com, or pop in to share the flower love at 2026 Beebee Boulevard, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Christina Quinton—pedi & polish Christina landed on the idea for pedi & polish, when she began her career in the beauty industry. She worked in boutique salons in Los Angeles, California, and Austin, Texas, where she found herself and her clients constantly exposed to harsh chemicals and toxic smells. When Christina relocated to the Hayden, Idaho, area in 2012, she opened a natural nail boutique which would become a natural haven for clean, safe, and non-toxic nail treatments. Like-minded nail technicians provide meticulous manicures and luxurious pedicures alongside perfectly styled shelves of green beauty products. Pedi & polish is north Idaho’s first all-natural nail boutique designed for guests to shop, relax, and feel beautiful naturally. You can follow along on social media @pediandpolish, book an appointment at pediandpolish.com, or walk in for a visit at 21 W. Commerce Drive, Suite B, Hayden, Idaho.

Alisa Lewis was raised in the Inland Northwest with a family of “American Pickers.” Alisa thrives on community and enjoys bringing other creative souls together to celebrate and inspire each other. She lives in Dalton Gardens with her talented husband, delightful little girl, dapper little boy, and flock of chickens.

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SPOKANE’S “HOT SUMMER NIGHTS” are here and with it a renaissance of creativity and growth.

Last month, I celebrated that our Expo ’74 of the 21st century was in motion.

The laws of nature dictate that perpetual goodness will not continue for the long term unless more citizens step in and keep pushing. Socioeconomic challenges and normal day to day societal frictions slow progress down. It is up to each of us to step in and keep the positive energy growing. The spring of our Spokane renaissance blossomed after leaders at all levels worked together to forge a path of incredible medical education growth, fostered a long-awaited transportation package and came together to pass a park bond in celebratory fashion. Our revival is here but how do we keep the movement flourishing?

I suggest as we celebrate our nation’s 240th birthday on July 4th that a good place to start is to support the veterans who protected all our freedoms. Spokane’s love of country—its patriotism—is in

its DNA. You visibly see it each May as 150,000 Spokanites come out on Armed Forces Day to cheer our Lilac Torchlight Parade. Sadly, about 600 of our Greatest Generation are passing away every day so Inland Northwest Honor Flight, a nonprofit dedicated to fly our WWII, Korean and now Vietnam generation to visit their memorials in Washington D.C. can use the support.

Spokane has an incredible number of other grassroots veterans groups from Veterans Forum to Vet’s Garage or simply stopping by and visiting the Spokane Veterans Home.

The Spokane Veterans Center is likewise a good place to inquire of places to stand shoulder to shoulder with veterans. Each of us has a place in the Spokane Renaissance.

Now is our time . . . answering the call to march with veterans is a good first step into Spokane’s “Hot Summer Nights.”

Col. Brian Newberry, USAF ret. is current executive director of Leadership Spokane and former Commander, 92 ARW, Fairchild AFB.

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Spokane Tribe’s West Plain’s Casino Approved

Main Avenue Revamp A stretch of Main Avenue downtown will look very different soon. A new streetscape design has just been finished and more than $160,000 will be invested on West Main Avenue between Washington and Pine Streets.

The project’s goal is to add vibrancy and expand the kinds of community uses that are possible in the busy area.

Here’s a rundown of what the changes entail: • Restriping • Planted entry feature • Creation of a flexible multipurpose space in the center of the street that can be used for different purposes during different times • Mid-block crossing with curb extensions and planting • Mid-block planters and benches • Pay-by-Plate parking system with four kiosks The most visible change will be the multi-purpose area in the middle of the street. On weekdays, it will be a space for diagonal car parking. During special events, the space can

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The Spokane Tribe indicated its interest in building a casino/ entertainment complex on the West Plains back in 1996, when the Kalispel Tribe sought trust land to build their own casino in Airway Heights, far away from the Kalispel’s ancestral lands. The Kalispel Tribe is the only tribe in the nation to open a gaming facility in another tribe’s aboriginal territory via the Interior Department’s

“Two-Part Determination” process. The Spokane Tribe was concerned but never filed a legal challenge. Instead, the Tribe reserved the right to pursue its own casino project.

“More than 100 years ago, a battle between the Spokane Tribe and U.S. Army raged across the West Plains. Now, we have the opportunity to write a new chapter in our shared history, on the same acres of land. Where once we fought, now we can join together to build better lives for both our peoples,” says Carol Evans, vice chair of the Spokane Tribal Council. Located immediately northwest of the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and Craig Road, the Spokane Tribe will transform 145 acres of vacant land into a world-class resort casino, mid-rise hotel, parking structure, lifestyle retail center,

commercial facilities, Tribal cultural center, and Tribal police and fire station, along with the following impact: • Create more than 5,000 construction-related and permanent jobs in Spokane County.

• Invest $400 million into Spokane County.

• Generate “substantial” revenues for a variety of businesses.

• Generate $6.6 million in onetime state/county/local taxes, and $4.7 million state/county/ local taxes annually.

• Have no negative effect on existing and future operations of Fairchild Air Force Base.

“We have been waiting for this day for years. Our people are ready to get to work to build one of the finest entertainment and retail projects in the Inland Northwest,” says Mike Foley, president of the Northeastern Washington-Northern Idaho Building and Construction Trades Council. stepspokane. com

last year. When it first opened the Crisis Shelter in 2007, UGM served an average of 42 guests per night; that number was up to 84 in 2015. While UGM originally planned to build a new facility, the vacant senior living center meets the need at a lower cost and allows the move to take place on a much shorter timeframe.

The current Crisis Shelter was built as a motel in the 1950s and is woefully inadequate to meet the increasing demand.

After renovation, the newer, much larger facility will communicate dignity, value and worth to the homeless women and children coming to UGM in search of safe lodging.

Remodeling plans include creating an onsite medical clinic, childcare area, computer lab and chapel. “The devastating effects of family breakdown are all around us,” says executive director Phil Altmeyer. “Homelessness is a generational problem, and many of the single moms coming through our doors today were abused or neglected in childhood.” uniongospelmission.org

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arlier this year, the far-flung North Indian Trail neighborhood received a bombshell: two separate developers had independently applied for zoning amendments that would allow more than 1,500 apartment units to be built in the suburban neighborhood comprised mostly of single-family homes. (That number was later reduced to around 1,000 between the two projects.)

Understandably, many neighbors were upset, concerned mostly about increased

by Anthony Gill traffic and the risk of overcrowding in area schools.

Blog posts and news articles about the development received huge viral play on social media, and hundreds turned out to a public hearing in May. The anger was well-intentioned, but perhaps didn’t capture the magnitude of the problem.

While suburban developments often pose significant challenges for the neighborhoods in which they locate, they also create big problems for other areas of the city. When a large number of apartments are built in North Indian Trail, fewer apartments can be built in the growing urban districts—like Kendall Yards, Browne’s Addition, South Perry and North Monroe—that define Spokane’s increasingly vibrant, youthful culture. When significant commercial developments are constructed on the South Hill, residents become less likely to shop in Spokane’s original and most important commercial district, downtown, and the small businesses there become harder to keep open, harder to manage.

We must recognize the impact of developments like those on North Indian Trail and plan according to our desires as a city.

That’s not NIMBYism. That’s smart growth.

Do we want to be a walkable, bikeable, mixed-use city? Do we want easy access to hiking trails and the outdoors? Do we want to be able to walk to the grocery store or a nearby farmers’ market for fresh produce? And do we want to be a beautiful city by embracing public art and programming public space with concerts and festivals?

Yes. We do.

If we want downtown to remain a cultural hub, if we want to be able to eventually walk or bike to work, if we want more South Perrys, more Browne’s Additions, more Kendall Yards, then we need to plan ahead. That means that to say “yes” to a more vibrant, walkable, beautiful Spokane, we may occasionally need to say “no” to developments that don’t meet those standards.

In North Indian Trail, community members and neighbors have begun to organize to define their future. Other neighborhoods, like Southgate and Emerson-Garfield, have been particularly active in recent years. But there are 26 other neighborhood councils, and each one should have a voice. Join your neighborhood council and help do the same for your neighborhood.

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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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he rise of the “sharing economy” has created a budding and earnest group of micro-business owners. These mini-preneurs are your Airbnb hosts, your TaskRabbits, and your Uber drivers.

As this new frontier of peer-to-peer commerce grows, so does the list of apps that can help you take advantage of it. Here are 10 you should be aware of because they can save you time and money, or even help you make a few bucks of your own while giving Spokane a Big City Boost.

1. Yerdle Yerdle is a peer-to-peer second-hand store with a unique credit system for goods changing hands. You’ll find everything from toys and electronics to tools and camping gear. Get items for free using Yerdle credits (currently Yerdle is giving people 250 credits for signing up), and earn more credits by giving away items you no longer want or need.

2. JustPark JustPark aims to solve the problem of finding a parking space, circling the block, feeding the meter, worrying about moving your car, or paying too much for a parking space. It does this by leveraging vacant privatelyowned parking spaces. Spaces are available at rates varying by demand from anywhere from half an hour up to six months, and JustPark says the spots in their network average 60 percent less than street parking.

3. Vayable With Vayable, you can book a tour with a local expert in cities around the world. And on the flip-side, if you have a unique perspective to share about your

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city, you can sign up as a host and earn money showing people a fun local experience they wouldn’t get from an “official” tour guide.

4. DogVacay Think Airbnb, but for dogs.

DogVacay (and rival Rover) connects pet-owners with pet-sitters, avoiding the need to visit a traditional kennel or dog-boarding service. All prospective hosts go through an application process that includes reference checks and phone interviews. Dog lovers can open their home to visiting pets and earn boarding fees ranging from $15 to $50 a night.

5. Spinlister Spinlister is the peer-to-peer marketplace for sports equipment rentals, like skis and snowboards, bikes, or surfboards.

Since those items are generally expensive but in use only occasionally, it makes sense to rent instead of buy—or earn some money from the gear you already have instead of letting it collect dust in the garage.

6. HomeDine Instead of eating out in some boring restaurant while you’re

traveling, fire up the HomeDine app and see what’s cooking.

The premise is to join in on a home-cooked meal anywhere in the world, meet new people, and share a unique cultural experience.

7. Getaround Getaround puts your car to use for you when you’re not driving it, or allows you to rent a car from someone in the Getaround network. You can set your desired rates and the company handles all the payment processing and insurance. On the customer side, you may be able to find a cheaper car rental by not going through a traditional agency like Hertz, or you can use the service to test drive a car you’ve always wanted.

8. Zaarly Zaarly allows users to create their own micro “stores” to sell goods or services to their peers. You’ll find everything from handyman services, iPhone repairs, even homemade apple pies.

While much of the network is local or hands-on, some providers are offering “virtual” services like phone consultations or online work.

9. Postmates Postmates aims to “revolutionize urban logistics” by changing how local goods are acquired, delivered, and consumed. Employing an army of on-demand couriers (primarily on bikes, but sometimes in cars), the company promises quick, low cost delivery of any local item. If you know your city inside and out and would love to be the next bike messenger hero, Postmates could be a moneymaking opportunity for you.

10. Instacart The problem with groceries is you often have to go to the store to get them, which can be time-consuming. Instacart is the personal grocery shopping service that will deliver your grocery order to your door for a nominal fee.

Nick Loper is an author and online entrepreneur. His latest role is as chief side hustler at SideHustleNation.com, a growing resource for aspiring and part-time entrepreneurs. This article first appeared on lifehack.org.

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n a rainy Monday afternoon on September 12,1927, Charles Lindbergh reportedly flew so low over the old Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds that admirers could read The Spirit of St. Louis on the monoplane’s aluminum cowling.

Only months after his historic transatlantic flight, Lindbergh landed at what is now Felts Field, to greet more than 20,000 people who waited in drizzling rain to welcome the famous aviator.

That day he predicted that huge passenger planes with several motors would be able to transport as many as 15 passengers on scheduled service between cities, and air express would soon start transporting goods across the country.

Lindbergh, on a cross-country tour promoting aviation, could not have known just how soon his prophecy would come to fruition.

HONOR POINT MILITARY AND AEROSPACE MUSEUM Today, Felts Field is home to the Honor Point Military and Aerospace Museum, the long awaited, roughly $3 million, 10,000-square-foot aerospace museum that is part of a larger roughly 40,000-square-foot general aviation flight center, developed by a Spokane investor group named EFT LLC. More than 10,000 people visited the museum in early June during its “soft opening” at the 6th annual Neighbor Day at Felts Field, says Larry Krauter CEO for Spokane International Airport and Felts Field, which are administered by the Spokane Airport Board.

Larry says the airport has always attracted antique aircraft owners and Neighbor Day is a popular, free event that opens the door to those interested in aviation: flying in vintage airplanes and talking to pilots.

“It also exposes people to careers in aviation,” he says.

Museum proponents have struggled to make the Honor Flight Museum a reality for many

years before he arrived in Spokane in 2011, he adds.

“When I arrived I felt the recipe for success of the museum was Felts Field …

I’ve always said that Felts Field’s economic future is its history,” he says.

The museum will house military and aerospace artifacts as well as a rotating exhibit of vintage aircraft.

Larry Tobin, a retired TWA pilot, one of the founders of Neighbor Day and former president of the Spokane Airports Tenants Association, owns two of the antique aircraft currently on display at the museum—a Piper Cub and a Stearman WW II trainer.

Tobin, affectionately known as the “Mayor of Felts Field,” says one of the most famous aircraft on display is the Boeing 40 owned by one of Spokane’s well known vintage aircraft pilots, Addison Pemberton.

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volunteers, eight years to restore the plane. Its story has been well documented and was the subject of a Northwest Profiles feature on Spokane’s KSPS Channel 9.

“This airplane was built to have an open cockpit in the back and two seats in each cabin . . . little skinny seats so this hauled people and mail. It was the first Boeing airliner that carried people. So this is the only Boeing 40 that flies. There are no others,” Tobin says.

Together, Pemberton flew his Boeing 40 and Tobin his Stearman in 2008, from New York to San Francisco, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Airmal flights by the U.S. Postal Service.

“It was quite a trip,” Tobin says.

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Catherine Brazil, board president of the Honor Point Museum, says there are about 10,000 historic items that have been in storage at the Spokane Airport, Spokane’s Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) and Fairchild Air Force Base.

“The artifacts will be used on a rotating basis and we are actually getting those things . . . the military uniforms, historical documents, guns and other things that have been housed at the MAC, and starting to build our museum,” Brazil says, adding that some of the items have been in storage for decades.

“There is an array of items, … decades of military history that we’ll be able to showcase,” she adds. “It’s everything from items someone had in a POW camp to Buffalo Soldier type things.”

Brazil says she’s hoping that while in startup mode the museum will be able to hire a part-time curator to help with the history and stories about the vintage collection.

In 2014, the collection was part of a class research project by eight students of Larry Cebula, a history professor at Eastern Washington University in Cheney.

The students were tasked with identifying items that seemed particularly

interesting and evocative, and writing brief interpretations of the artifacts.

Although the project was by no means comprehensive, Cebula says it was a start.

The EWU class met with Honor Point board members Tobby Hatley and Tony DeLateur who provided information as well as about 1,700 photos of items taken when artifacts were being boxed for storage.

Among the items students found were various World War I trench art pieces, stereographic images, chemical warfare masks, a B-36 bomber’s gun turret, a sextant and a targeting drone from World War II, as well as a Nike Ajax missile, one of the first surface to air missiles.

In a report detailing the students’ work, EWU student Cory Carpenter wrote that the 32-foot missile has “firm roots in local history and allows us to tell a broad story about missile defense, antiaircraft,” Carpenter wrote.

“It tells a story about Spokane’s role in the Cold War, and its importance as a location of a Strategic Air Command Base. For these reasons, this item may be one of the more indispensable objects in the collection. And the object itself, at 32 feet in length, is simply fun to look at,” he added.

Brazil says the museum is still in the early, early stages of what it will one day become, and there will be an educational component bringing historical aspects to area students, which she says has already begun.

“We’re working on a partnership with the Museum of Flight in Seattle. We had them at the hangar a month ago,” she says.

“They are huge and wonderful and have quite the span across not only the state, but the nation. We’re trying to get their programming over here and they want to partner with us.”

She says the museum hosted a STEM education class with the help of the Museum of Flight recently.

“They sent an Alaskan Airline pilot who was absolutely the best teacher ever, and we had seventh, eighth and ninth graders visit the hangar and he took the group

over a preflight check,” she says.

Brazil says she wants her four-yearold daughter to know something about aviation history and flight. “She’s already come home and said ‘Mom, I want to some day go up in a rocket ship to Mars.’”

The museum is run on private donations by the Cowles Family Foundation, the Avista Foundation and others, memberships for individuals, families and businesses and is already being used as an event venue.

The museum plans to host a grand opening this summer, says Brazil.

“Probably in August,” she adds.

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is a public airport located fives miles from downtown at 6105 E. Rutter Ave. in Spokane County.

The airport’s heritage includes the original site of the Washington Air National Guard.

In the 1930s and 1940s, Felts Field served as Spokane’s municipal airport with scheduled airline service from the airport terminal. That building, along with others at the airport is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The first direct airmail flight from Spokane took place on September 15, 1929, and by the early 1930s, modern passenger service from Felts Field was underway.

Both United Airlines and Northwest had passenger and administrative operations in the Art Deco terminal building constructed in 1932 at Felts Field.

Only a decade later, poised on the brink of World War II, the airport was used as a training site for the Civilian Pilot Training Program while continuing to serve as the municipal airport.

Felts is a center for the restoration of vintage planes and it continues to provide charter services and flight instruction. In 1968 a new control tower was added.

Numerous Spokane residents still enjoy breakfast or lunch at The Skyway Café, attached to the terminal building, a popular place to enjoy a meal while watching the planes land and take off.

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e Inlanders like to employ the amusingly vague phrase, “We’re heading to the lake,” without naming exactly which of our region’s many lakes we frequent. My own family heads to Lake Pend Oreille, whose environs were once home to Pulitzer Prize winning author Marilynne Robinson. It serves as the watery, sylvan setting for her first novel, Housekeeping, published in 1980, a masterpiece that may very well be our region’s quintessential novel. Grab a copy from your local library and read it on the banks of the lake of your choosing, and you’ll see what I mean. Her prose alone is something to swim into and to luxuriate in like a woodland pool.

So, too, are the words of poet, fiction writer, and memoirist Joe Wilkins, award-winning author, most recently, of The Mountain and the Fathers: Growing Up in the Big Dry, and When We Were Birds.

Joe arrives in Spokane from Montana on July 7 and will read at Auntie’s Bookstore at 7 p.m. The next evening, July 8, from 6-8 p.m., he’ll offer a writing workshop at Spark Center. Register online for the latter event at sparkwestcentral.org ($30 per person).

Local publisher Sage Hill Press recently published their second Railtown Almanac antholgy, this time showcasing prose instead of poetry. Writers at very different stages of their careers will read stories from the anthology at Auntie’s on July 8, 7 p.m.

Auntie’s is hosting several other events spotlighting local authors, including readings

by Travis Naught and Brian Triplett of Spokane, and Mary J. Williams of Colville.

Head to auntiesbooks.com to see the full calendar. They recently hosted an event with Joseph Haeger, whose new story collection, Learn to Swim, was released in June by University of Hell Press. This is the same press that published the poetry collection Outdancing the Universe by Spokane teenage sensation Lauren Gilmore. Make sure to pick up new releases by musician and poet Chris Cook, whose funny and poignant poetry collection Damn Good Cookie dropped in June, and by EWU professor Rachel Toor, whose new nonfiction title, Misunderstood: Why the Humble Rat May Be Your Best Pet Ever, has been dubbed both “a moving memoir and an amusing pet manual.”

Auntie’s will sell books at the Bing Crosby Theater on Friday, July 15, where Sherman Alexie will give a reading for his new children’s picture book, Thunder Boy Jr. (illustrated by Yuyi Morales). The book is already receiving heaps of praise in such venerable places as The New York Times. 7-8 p.m. Bring your children.

For family fun from ages zero to 115, be sure to check out Summer Reading at your local libraries. These well thought-out programs offer a wide host of activities, from lego clubs to superhero parties to Pokemon tournaments and Star Wars celebrations.

Drop in at your local Spokane Public Library or Spokane County Library District branch for a brochure, or check out their websites at read.spokanelibrary.org and scld. org, respectively.

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Gaiser Conservatory. The workshop, called “FELT: Synesthesia and the Architecture of Imagination,” will explore notions of imagination and sensation through writing and movement. Attendees will explore the history of Manito in their written experiments. The cost is $40 per person, and you can register online at sparkwestcentral.org. She’ll also give a reading with other poets later in the evening (see below).

Ellen Welcker of Scablands Lit has been hard at work organizing the second annual Poetry Picnic at the Moran Prairie Library, which features four of Washington State’s most illustrious poets: Don Mee Choi, Sara Mangold, Melanie Noel and Walla Walla’s Rob Schlegel. To make the evening even more perfect, the Friends of the Moran Prairie Library are providing free gelato from Ferrante’s, a favorite South Hill restaurant. The event takes place in the library’s lovely backyard amphitheater.

Bring a blanket, stretch out on the grass, enjoy some gelato, and dissolve into a bright evening of lyrical poetry. July 21, 7 p.m., at the Moran Prairie Library (6004 S. Regal St.).

And for all of you fiction buffs and short story lovers, keep your eyes peeled for the Spokesman Review’s Summer Stories. Curated by features editor Carolyn Lamberson, stories from ten emerging and established area writers will appear weekly from July 3 through September 4 in both the print edition and online (spokesmanreview.com). The theme for this year is, “The Woods.”

Lastly, if you’re in the need for a steamy beach read, pick up local author Asa Maria Bradley’s Viking Warrior Rising, a paranormal romance centered on figures from Norse mythology.

Published last November, Asa was a 2016 finalist for two nationally coveted awards from Romance Writers of America.

Spokane is swimming in award-winning writers.

Between your dips in the lake, make sure to crack open a great local read.

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.

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Real Escapism Tim Lord—Artist

by Robin Bishop

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hen you see this artist’s work, you may immediately feel like you’ve jumped down the “rabbit hole,” but if you get a chance to meet Tim Lord and hear his stories, you will find that his detailed, large format, works in acrylic run much deeper than visual flights of fancy. His life is invested in each one.

A military brat, Tim was first introduced to art when his father realized his eight-yearold son’s penchant for drawing. Tim received his first painting lessons from an old Japanese artist when his family was stationed in Japan. From there, Tim feels he progressed unremarkably through his education until he chose to attend Spokane Falls Community College’s intensive three-year art program in the late seventies. This is where he refined his craft and picked up new skills.

While his natural artistic style has always leaned to colorfully inventive, whimsical stories, his life experience adds details to his work that keep the eye engaged and hungry.

Tim’s surreal style has such full impact it begs to be studied. The backgrounds to his work are soft mottled blends that add mood and depth, while the subject matter and foreground imagery are rich in refined folk art detailing.

Tim has experienced national acclaim over the past few decades through various art world representation in New York, Seattle, and California. His works, often completed in themed series, have been purchased for greeting cards, children’s book illustrations, private and commercial commissions, and magazines.

Tim spent most of his career in Seattle working independently and assisting his longtime mentor, Alden Mason. After Alden’s passing in 2013, Tim eventually settled back in the Spokane area. After a period of transition, he is now excited to set up a formal studio again and get back to work.

When asked about his creative process, Tim confesses, “I get a story idea that I sketch out until I know that it’s fully formed, and then I begin painting. The project eventually just fades into completion. There’s no magic ‘aha’ moment for me.” He does admit, how-

ever, that life happens sometimes and his original “story” may end up with details relative to things that happen in life. For example, during a commission piece for a friend, “Kitty, Kitty, Kitty Go for a Ride in the Country,” (shown here) Alden passed away. The neckerchief, which was a signature style of Mason, and the cemetery with a crow on a headstone in the background of the piece were added to commemorate him.

Tim is an artist through and through. “I have no choice,” Tim says. Everything he touches whether it’s furniture, 3D art, or interior décor, ends up with his signature on it. To learn more about Tim visit timlord. com. His work can be viewed at the Brooklyn Deli and New Moon Gallery in Spokane.

Stay tuned for new showings later in the year.

Robin Bishop is a freelance writer and editor of Catalyst Magazine. She can be contacted at dragonflywriter2014@gmail. com or via facebook at Dragonfly Writer/Robin Bishop. spokanecda.com • JULY • 2016

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by Matt Loi

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aybe it’s time for a ska revival.

The Spokane music scene of the late 1990s and early 2000s had its share of bands that took the pop-punk form of the Jamaican genre to masses of sweaty, dancing kids. The fast tempos, the punchy horns, and the accentuated off-beat of clean electric guitars gave an equally energetic but decidedly positive contrast to the grunge of a few years earlier. Local groups like Civilized Animal and 10 Minutes Down continued steadily for over a decade, until emo and other genres captured the next subgeneration of concertgoers.

Ska is only one genre in which Ragtag Romantics partake, but it’s what sets them apart from other bands in the Inland Northwest. Plus, those shiny brass horns certainly are an uncommon sight and sound when so many other groups are taking to the latest digital technology in the form of synthesizers, sound triggers, and backing tracks.

Comprised of friends who met and played in high school jazz band, the young Deer Park-bred Ragtag Romantics have been around for a few years, but it wasn’t until a New Year’s Eve gig for First Night Spokane 2016 that they got noticed in the local scene.

That show also served as the release concert for their EP From the Very Start. Since then, they have moved into their own house (dubbed the Ragtag Romansion), won a battle of the bands at EWU, and have been crowned a Band to Watch.

Their lyrics cover themes of finding one’s identity and strength in a challenging world. Tonya Ballman

brings the soul with her clean vocal lines and intricate piano work. Beck Shepherd splits lead vocal duties with Tonya and also plays trumpet. The horn section is rounded out by Nathan Roe on tenor sax and Kevin Cashion on trombone.

Together, these three play melodies that punctuate the vocal lines, give a chordal “pad” to quieter sections, and pack a firepower that can be heard without the benefit of a PA system.

The equally skilled rhythm section keeps the whole thing together. Zachary Croft, the sole out-of-town resident (studying physics at WSU), lays down the classic ska “skank” guitar in addition to delivering some jazzy leads. Landon Myers has successfully adapted the classic walking bassline into a modern context. Chase Howard drums with authority and frequently plays the rest of the band onto the stage with their song Tongue Tied.

At a Ragtag show, you can expect a ton of energy, intricate arrangements, and a good dose of humor. They’re booking more gigs than ever and are looking to record an album this year.

Search for Ragtag Romantics on Facebook, Bandcamp, and Instagram.

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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JULYDATEBOOK 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.

3rd annual Spokane Vegfest: Healthy Living Expo & Music Festival Saturday July 23 on the Spokane Community College campus from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Spokane Vegfest was an enormous success last year with more than 2,000 attendees from across the region. This event will include healthy living, animal- and eco-friendly exhibitors, renowned chefs and speakers from around the country including Ultra Endurance Athlete and Podcast host Rich Roll, Farm Sanctuary co-founder Gene Baur and Spokane local Eric O’Grey. More than 100 vendors will be throughout the building. Outdoors will feature a lineup of local bands at the INVEG Music Festival with beer garden and food trucks, nonprofit organizations, an outdoor market and much more. Admission is free.

ART August 5: 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.

July 18, August 7, August 15: 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 held on the third Monday of each month. Boots Bakery and Lounge, 24 W. Main Ave. The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. spokanepoetryslam.org.

July 8, August 12: 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.

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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: Animals in Art

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. Many outstanding artists are featured, including Francisco José de Goya, John James Audubon, Titian Ramsay Peale, Peter Moran, and Antoine Louis Barye.

Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org or themac@northwestmuseum.org.

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Chris Cornell is a modern icon who transcends genre. He was the chief architect of the 90s grunge movement and remains one of the most iconic rock voices of all time. Achieving multi-platinum success with three legendary bands—selling more than 30 million records worldwide—he has forged his own unique identity over three decades as a multiple Grammy award winning, Golden Globe nominated singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer and lyricist. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT 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.

July 31: The Mavericks and Asleep at the Wheel

Beginning June 20: 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: June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, August 1-5, August 8-12. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org.

MUSIC July 9: Alice in Chains

Over the course of their remarkable career, Alice in Chains has garnered multiple Grammy nominations, sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and amassed a diehard international fanbase whose members number in the millions. Alongside Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, Alice in Chains were one of the Big Four to emerge from Seattle in the 1990s and went on to change the sound of modern rock. INB Performing Arts Center. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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July 15: KISS

Rock and roll legends KISS are bringing their Freedom to Rock Tour to the Spokane Arena on Friday, July 15. Opening for KISS will be Recording Artist Caleb Johnson (American Idol Season 13 winner).

Don’t miss your chance to see KISS when they perform live on the Spokane Arena stage. Face paint and costumes are encouraged. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

July 16: James Taylor

As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 40 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired.

Come spend an unforgettable night with America’s iconic singer-songwriter James Taylor and his All-Star Band at the Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

The Mavericks and Asleep at The Wheel are teaming up to present an unforgettable summer concert of western swing and country pop favorites for one night only at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT 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 12: Culture Club with the English Beat

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 Theatre at The Fox, in support of their fifth studio album, Why Are You OK. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT 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.

EVENTS July 16-17, 23-24, 30-31: Cherry Season at Green Bluff

Cherry Season is a time of family fun. Their tree ripened cherries will be available during these weekends and throughout the week while the fruit is ripe. Green Bluff. greenbluffgrowers.com.

July 19: Avett Brothers with Grace Potter

The Avett Brothers, an American folk rock band from Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, combines bluegrass, country, punk, pop melodies, folk, rock and roll, indie rock, honky tonk and ragtime—producing a unique sound that delights audiences of all ages. Northern Quest Casino. 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights. northernquest.com.

July 22, Hot Summer Nights

Another decade has passed and “The Big Cheese” Vince Bozzi is at it again with a post-war celebration of the 1940s. We’re calling all the ducky dancers and swinging cats together for another fabulous night at Arbor Crest Wine Cellars. Much like the lavish parties of the 20s and 30s in the old speakeasy days, get ready to flip your wig and dance the

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night away. General Admission tickets are $25 and VIP tickets are $50. VIPs receive a wristband at entry that allows access to the VIP lounge sponsored

by Mercedes-Benz of Spokane. Doors open at 5 p.m. and entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m. KHQ’s Dave Cotton will be on the mic, and the tone will be set with music from Johnny J & The Flat Foot Floogies at the mainstage and the talent of Strictly Swing Spokane. The Blue Mustangs (featuring KHQ’s Sean Owsley) take the stage at 7 p.m., then dance the last hour away with SpokaneVoice spinning all your favorite, modern day tunes. Dress in your best 1940s attire. There will be prizes galore. ticketswest.com.

THEATRE July 14-31: The Music Man

There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Wilson’s six-time, Tony Award winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a familyfriendly story to be shared with every generation. Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. The Kroc Center. 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d’Alene. cdasummertheatre.com.

July 22-31: Disney’s High School Musical

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It’s the first day after winter break at East High. Basketball team captain and resident jock Troy discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical, led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo,” Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well. This production is put on

by Spokane Civic Theatre’s 13-18 year old Academy students. Spokane Civic Theatre. 1020 N. Howard St. (509) 3252507. For tickets: (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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OLYMPIC GAME FARM provides an opportunity for visitors from all over the world to learn and observe wildlife, igniting countless imaginations. Olympic Game Farm offers experience with wildlife at close range, offering visitors the opportunity to really see a tiger’s stripes, a Kodiak bear’s huge size, or to get slobbered by a buffalo. They now even offer camel and pony rides.

After working exclusively for Walt Disney Studios for 28 years, the animals of the Olympic Gam Farm were made available to the public in 1972. The farm’s founders retired from the filming industry and focused solely for caring for their animal actors, concentrating on offering “in need” captive bred animals a new and loving home. Olympic

Game Farm continues to accept in-need wildlife, as space permits and with the proper approvals.

Families have been making memories on the farm’s world famous selfguided Drive Tour for the past four decades. While driving through 84 acres of terrain, visitors get an up close experience with a variety of wildlife from the comfort of their vehicles. Friendly animals Llama, Tibetan Yak, Elk, American Bison, Spotted Fallow Deer, Sika Deer, European Fallow Deer, Zebra and domestic horses, might approach your vehicle to say hello and grab a slice of bread or two.

In addition to the driving tour, the farm offers a summertime combo tour including a visit to their petting farm, aquarium, duck pond, pheasant aviary, and raccoon enclosure, as well as a guided tour of the Reptile House and Historical Studio Barn.

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Old Country Doctor Turned into Paper-pusher and Virtual MD

The State of the Inland Empire’s Health is Up To Us

by Paul K. Haeder

“I

can’t take a budget that eliminates marketing, outreach and in-person assistors seriously.”

—Teresa Mosqueda, member of the Washington State Health Benefit Exchange board.

“You can’t afford to get sick, and you can’t depend on the present health care system to keep you well. It’s up to you to protect and maintain your body’s innate capacity for health and healing by making the right choices in how you live.” —Dr. Andrew Weil, an American physician, author, spokesperson, and sort of guru for holistic health and integrative medicine.

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Docs and Nurses Everywhere You Look I grew up around doctors and nurses, and while my surgeon uncle and nurse aunt had come from humble beginnings in Minnesota and Iowa, their practice in New Jersey and Dr. John’s work at Columbia Medical Center and the Mayo Clinic allowed them to live comfortable, rich lives. A urologist son (my cousin) and doctor of psychology eating disorder expert daughter (my cousin) later, and to this day, these smart Princeton, Duke, UCLA, Vanderbilt graduates still have some major blind spots in their thinking even with successful practices.

They do not understand the benefits of alternative medicine, veganism/ vegetarianism and what the poor in America really face when it comes to lack of health care and the stress caused by poverty, toxic neighborhoods and back-breaking/sleep-depriving/poornutrition inducing work. I thought I would go into medicine while a diving bum in college, but the scuba diving bug and journalism obsession overtook me.

The irony is I am working now, in my day job, as a case manager for a nonprofit in Portland which serves thousands of people experiencing homelessness, chemical and alcohol addictions, approved early release from prison, and military veterans falling through safety nets. Who would have thought getting that new smile changes everything—i.e. pulling teeth and obtaining dentures as one step toward confidence and self-image many who are in our housing find through subsidized mental-spiritualphysical health support in our clinics and programs.

Entire sets of teeth pulled at age 50 and in some cases late 30s. Almost to a tee, my clients experienced extreme poverty as children and teens with parents who most times were using chemicals and booze and de facto abusing their offspring. Lack of any preventative care and the school of

hard knocks have worn down many of them—some in their early forties experiencing medical issues 70- and 80-year-olds face.

Bad diets on top of the addictions and the constant fight or flight cortisol streams rushing through their systems while braving the mean streets, have hobbled many of the people I serve.

My job is to help them get stable, stay clean and sober, and look to an employment path.

A sound body probably makes for a sound mind, but unfortunately we are a country with more than 50 million people living in poverty—close to abject poverty—and another 100 million working jobs without benefits or measures to protect workers who are sick, injured or fatigued from being sacked—let’s call us the workingalmost-poor.

Spokane County’s poverty rates are some of the highest in the state, as we all have read throughout the past two decades, and the percentage of children receiving federally subsidized lunches and breakfasts is higher in our K12 schools than elsewhere in the Bill Gates-Jeff Bezos-Paul Allen State.

Food, Where You Go, How You Do It—Preventive Care for Life Many of the conversations I have after job developing and up-skilling my homeless-recovery clients connect to their early-onset bad diets and even worse physical inactivity regimens.

Sometimes I introduce them to one aficionado-journalist working on food and diet, Michael Pollan. He’s a Pied Piper of major reform for this country’s farm and food policies.

“The food system and the diet it’s created have caused incalculable damage to the health of our people and our land, water and air,” Michael writes. “If a foreign power were to do such harm, we’d regard it as a threat to national security, if not an act of war, and the government would formulate a comprehensive plan and marshal resources to combat it.”

There are hundreds of thousands of Americans dying yearly from preventable causes—tied to chronic diseases resulting from the American Diet.

This next generation of children will not live as long as their parents, and Type 2 diabetes—once very rare— will afflict a third of kids before they turn 18. (In 2012, it cost Americans $240 billion to treat diabetes, about 23 percent of the national deficit.)

Asking, “How is the state of Washington’s and the Inland Empire’s health?” becomes a very complicated question, embedded in the so-called “health” of the health care system and then the “health” of the average resident of the state and our neck of the woods. Ironically, when I first moved to Spokane in 2001, I discovered here in River City that fast-food chains use select markets around the country— Lilac-loving Spokane being one—to roll out new products in their fat-saltsugar line up of food to get a thumbs up or down for eventual national new product promotions.

Old timers I met at community meetings 15 years ago talked of Spokane once being a real gardener’s paradise—as in food growing. Now, it’s hard to see real effort around the region put into veggie and fruit growing.

The past-time is drive-through eating, all-you-can eat spreads, sort of a Pig Out in the Backyard (park) year round. Again, Pollan: “There’s a lot of money to be made selling fast food and then treating the disease fast food causes. One of the leading products of the American food industry have become patients for the American health care industry.”

Factoids that cause ventricular fibrillation: • Unnecessary medical care in the USA is around 30 percent of total doled out • US health care costs account for 17.5 of total GDP • 10,000 people in the Baby

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Boomer category turn 65 a day, • Those Baby Boomers’ need/ desire for health care will add to the already $2.5 trillion spent a year on health care • A report by the Association of American Medical Colleges projects by 2025 a 150,000 primary care doctor shortage After decades looking at the health of wild communities (terrestrial and marine), at biodiversity, sustainability, environmental justice, urban planning as well as shepherding the intellectual well being of students, I can see the connection between obscene profits in a Western health care system that is about disease management rather than preventative and cradle to grave mental and physical well being. It’s driven by unfounded research and development of drugs, high-tech treatments and therapies that have taken us so far away from the real fabric of raising healthy communities.

The Doctors and Nurses Have It— Mad As Hell for Single Payer System When I had a radio show in Spokane, Dr. Jeremy Graham of Spokane was a guest twice, part of a group of physicians and nurses in the state and around the country pushing for a single payer health care system.

Physicians for National Health Care Program is still around, advocating for the complete transformation of Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) into a single payer system. The movement then was dubbed the Mad As Hell Doctors and Nurses for National Health Care Reform.

They filled the mock courtroom at Gonzaga. That was 10 years ago.

However, there are proponents of fixing a broken system. One active member of PNHP Northwest is Dr. David Mclanahan, Surgeon Emeritus, Pacific Medical Centers, and Professor Emeritus, University of Washington School of Medicine. David is the co-founder and coordinator of the Washington Chapter of PNHP.

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He’s clear about the failings of the political system around our nation’s health care system and how Obamacare has only gone so far: “One improvement is getting more people covered, doing away with pre-existing conditions. However, ‘under-insurance’ is now the norm and it hasn’t been able to control costs, or bankruptcies. It’s still based on an inefficient for-profit private insurance system, now even more subsidized by tax payers.”

Like so many medical practitioners I have met over the years, Dr. Mclanahan sees his role advocating for a single payer system against the tidal wave of this privatized system as a case of social justice. “I am seeing increasingly decreased quality of patients’ lives, satisfaction, and patient care versus fear of change by a privileged class.”

Like so many others in the health care movement—to cover everyone, to bring down costs and to reduce unnecessary prescriptions, visits and treatments, they battle the very concept of for-profit: Health of a country is anathema to “providers who see health care as a commodity.”

Patchwork versus a Quilt of Many Colors For those advocating for more coverage, better coverage and taking the fear out of being labeled as “undocumented,” this is a fight that has many fronts. For Teresa Mosqueda, she’s looking at the minutia of the Open Exchange in the state where before Obamacare, one million went uninsured in the Evergreen State. Now that’s down to about 550,000.

“I have a huge concern for those people who can’t afford to use their health care coverage and those who have no coverage at all,” she says. She’s working to get more than 200,000 Washingtonians to realize they ARE eligible for health coverage, and another 100,000 who are Medicaid eligible.

More money needs to be invested into Apple Health, Teresa said, and if it

has to be through data collecting, outreach and reports where that change will occur, then she’s all for that. Right now, however, the larger battle looming is the state’s tax loopholes, where “we are giving billions of dollars to large corporations . . . there has to be a call to have revenue reform, and an end to this regressive tax system.”

There are several hats folks like Teresa wear, as she is a proponent of full coverage, as well as system change, which her position as Political and Strategic Campaign Director for the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, focuses on.

She cites the Affordable Care Act Waiver 1332 proviso that allows states to propose and implement different things with their health care system, including a bundled insurance approach, as long as the same number of people are covered with the same or more coverage.

“Our state is doing a great job of covering undocumented kiddos up to age nineteen,” Teresa stresses, as Apple Health’s CHIP (Washington’s Children’s Health Insurance Program) has increased enrollment.

The language under the umbrella of Apple Health for Kids Program is pretty watertight, something other states should have endorsed and passed into law: In Washington State, there are both state and federally funded medical programs for children. The state asks for immigration documents to try to determine whether your child could be on the federal program. The federal program covers children who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, and most children who have applied for or been granted some form of legal immigration status. The state program covers children who do not have an immigration status that makes them eligible for federal medical coverage.

This includes children who are undocumented.

Reports from outfits like Georgetown University Health Policy

Institute’s Center for Children and Families as well as dozens of other policy research groups articulate what is intuitive to many of us—providing health insurance to kids is a longterm investment better than anything a hedge fund impresario might promise: research shows that children with access to Medicaid have fewer emergency room visits and lower blood pressure as adults. They also are more likely to graduate from college than those who do not have health coverage.

It’s this penny-wise and pound-foolish mentality that has gripped a nation so enamored by and economicallysmitten by these hyper millionaires and billionaires that many fellow citizens can’t see how actually the corporate welfare leaders writing policy to protect their billions should be taxed so they too pay their fair share of the pot of money needed to help make the very states they dub “my sweet home” safe, healthy and productive.

EKGs, MRIs, Ultra-Sounds, Bionics—Just Get the Doc to Put Healing Hands On Me In a pre-released working draft for the Monthly Review Howard Waitzkin and Ida Hellander write eloquently and forcefully on how the entire health care system in the USA is in need of triage, resuscitation and major vital organ transplanting: “Obamacare has strengthened the for-profit insurance industry by transferring public, tax-generated revenues to the private sector. It has done and will do little to improve the problem of uninsurance in the United States; in fact, it has already begun to worsen the problem of underinsurance.

Obamacare is also financially unsustainable because it has no effective way to control costs. Meanwhile, despite benefits for some of the richest corporations and executives, and adverse or mixed effects for the non-rich, a remarkable manipulation of political symbolism has conveyed the notion

that Obamacare is a creation of the left, warranting strenuous opposition from the right.”

The fact is more than 27 million people are uninsured still (I’ve seen higher numbers close to 32 million), and 58 million are underinsured. Add to the muck those of us “covered” with deductibles of $10,000 for a family bronze plan and $6,000 for silver, plus the co-payments reaching $200, and we see that individuals and families just do not “use” the coverage, even when health emergencies call for medical intervention. The employersponsored programs are heading in the same obscene direction of uselessness.

If the reader hasn’t gotten the medical memo yet, the private insurance pyramid scheme generates administrative expenses about eight times higher than public administration; waste has increased dramatically under Obamacare. We are not the number one country in the world, as other capitalist countries with national health programs have better care and it’s less expensive and their people are healthier.

The two authors make it clear that this is a system run by administrators who are paid for marketing and billing, the denial business (finding loopholes to not cover claims), all those moneyhandling expenditures “for processing co-payments and deductibles, exorbitant salaries and deferred income for executives (sometimes more than $30 million per year), profits and dividends for corporate shareholders.” This hefty 100-mile long ship is anchored by the payouts to the private companies under Obamacare. So, think of the 17.4 percentage of GDP in 2013 for the health system hitting close to 20 percent by 2022.

Bombs and Bromides Luckily, folks get into the doctoring business to heal and follow the “will do no harm to thy patient” oath. I asked David Maclanahan why he went

into the profession: “Family history and values, skill and joy in working with my hands. Belief in health care as a human right—as well as all the other social justice causes.”

The other battle-line in the state is the out-of-control and highly fluctuating cost of medical care in the state’s hospitals, Teresa Mosqueda emphasizes. “Costs are all over the map for the same procedure. Then thinking about the costs of prescription drugs, it’s clear the prices don’t make any sense.”

One plan for one procedure and attendant hospital care could go for $50,000 while Plan B could charge the patient $500,000 out of pocket costs for the exact same procedure in the same hospital.

A master’s in public health, working with the Children’s Alliance, and pushing for living wage jobs, toxic free neighborhoods and paid leave are just some of Teresa’s repertoire driving her to help the Labor Council hold elected officials accountable.

In the end, we have to stop the colluding forces chaining our futures and our children’s children’s futures to a system of disease treatment versus disease prevention. I think of Doctor Patch Adams for some inspirational ending medicine: “It is inexcusable that the richest country in the world does not take care of all of its people. We don’t consider ourselves idealistic; we’re thoughtfully trying to make a beautiful health care model.”

Paul K. Haeder is a freelance writer who worked in Spokane as a community college instructor and journalist for more than 12 years.

The positions taken in Metro Talk do not necessarily reflect the views of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living’s publisher, editor or staff.

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orches come alive in the summer with the buzz of our neighbors out enjoying the sun, the birds singing, and giggling children running through sprinklers.

Summer decorating should be easy: it’s all about moving outside to your front porch to enjoy those great days of sun and fun. Pick a color scheme by adding flowers, a wreath, lawn blankets and pillows. Adding copper, gold or silver highlights and some natural elements will help pull it all together. A comfortable porch ensures all-day lingering and relaxing because this is what summer is all about. Incorporate comfy seating for chatting with neighbors, or enjoying some ice tea while curling up to a good book.

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2. Fold green paper in half and cut half of a leaf making the crease going down the middle.

3. Cut out a circle and heart shaped petals.

4. Curl petals with a pen and glue them to the circle into a flower shape.

5. Add a middle circle that has been cut into fringes.

6. Glue a bead in the middle for an embellishment.

7. Finish by gluing leaves on any exposed cardboard.

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Pacific NW Modern Design/Build Frame to Finishes Female Artisan

by Robin Bishop photos by Ctoreson Photography, Crystal Toreson

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ccording to a 2014 “State of Women Owned Businesses” report, just seven percent of construction firms in this country are owned by women.

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You may wonder why this is relevant to an article highlighting a new custom home in our region. I mention them because just north of the Perry District at 1515 E. 20th Avenue, Carrie Wurzburg, a Spokane native and veteran general contractor, recently completed construction of a 3,267 square foot one-of-a-kind spec home that impresses aesthetically, and astounds when

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you learn of the resourceful customization the project required.

In recent years Carrie has developed a signature style of home she calls Pacific Northwest Modern Design. This style includes recycled materials, rough sawn woods, and patina-ed metals combined in modern applications. The 20th Avenue project, affectionately dubbed “The Treehouse” by the architect, is a shining example of Carrie’s customized design/build skills. After purchasing the lot, Carrie approached Mathew Collins with Uptic Studios known for their modern design aesthetic. Matthew provided detailed plans for the “tree house” concept which became necessary once they realized the building lot was the location of an old runoff drainage and was not going to provide readily available bedrock for standard

construction.

The genius of the design combined with Carrie’s unflappable ability to rise to every occasion resulted in an engineering and construction wonder.

Of the more than 3,000 sf in this home, less than 600 sf of it is actually sitting on foundation. To accomplish this, the foundation had to be constructed

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progressively to build out massive footings to carry the weight of the two story build.

This entailed 310 yards of concrete and 600 lengths of commercial grade rebar. The remainder of the home is supported by massive steel beams that stretch over the backyard and are bolstered by numerous structural columns.

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Carrie’s penchant for using commercial-grade products and construction techniques became an absolute necessity in a few unexpected areas of the home while giving it an industrial edge. The main floor garage is constructed over the family room on the lower level. Carrie used commercial pan decking typically used in the construction of apartment complexes and commercial buildings to allow the structural integrity necessary for the application. The commercial pan decking is designed to carry the weight of the 10 inches of concrete garage floor. Carrie added an industrial design element as the family room ceiling by choosing to leave the commercial steel decking support exposed.

When Carrie couldn’t find a subcontractor to frame the high walls of the west and north sides of the house or when time or budget restricted her options, she did things herself. She and one other person framed the three-story-high walls that hover over the property and she was

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the one who custom made the iron and wood stairs. “Being a female, I found that if I didn’t know what I was talking about, I couldn’t get quality subcontractors for my projects,” Carrie says. “So I made sure to learn all of it, soup to nuts.”

The construction feats of the home are equally matched by the ingenious use of recycled and repurposed products on finishes and treatments throughout. Carrie used green-minded design concepts and products in the home. The modern and clean aesthetic allows the structural details

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and architectural features to shine. The siding on the exterior of the home is a combination of stained cedar and sheets of pre-treated HardieBacker fastened with exposed stainless steel screws that create a rectangular pattern complementary to the large-scale commercial windows used at the entryway and along the entire back wall of the main floor living space and the 4’ x 8’ maple sheets used as soffit material. The roof is commercial grade standing seam metal with metal fascia beams. The decks at the entry and the entire north side of the main floor consist of Douglas fir glue-lam beams (made by Carrie), exotic Brazilian Ipe wood (walnut) which is known for its density and insect resistance, and tension cable railing system.

The commercial garage door lends yet another detail to the overall aesthetic.

Carrie used alternative products throughout the interior of the home: on-demand hot water, a 98 percent efficiency forced-air-gas furnace, cork flooring, high efficiency stainless steel appliances, and a residential fire suppression system. The design also allows for plenty of natural light without taxing the heating and cooling system by placing floor to ceiling glass

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along the north wall of the combined living room and kitchen. The large windows overlook the wooded back yard inviting the outdoors in to the minimalist space. The living room boasts 15-foot-high ceilings and a chimney finished in the same Ipe wood decking and houseing a modern horizontal gas fireplace.

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In the kitchen and throughout the home, Carrie selected a combination of ultra-modern high-pressure laminate and stainless steel cabinetry with waterfall-edge quartz countertops, glass tile, plank-style ceramic tiles, and glass enclosures.

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Carrie owned a vacant lot in Spokane, so she decided to move home and do something with it herself. That project along with apprenticeship work provided her valuable training in the overall construction process of a home. She earned her general contracting license in 2002 and moved to the Seattle area to build her dream home on 400 feet of waterfront in Poulsbo which offered her the most valuable lessons in construction: problem resolution and balancing multiple projects at the same time. In 2007 Carrie moved back to Spokane to be present for several ongoing projects.

In recent years she earned certifications in green building techniques, and also became a licensed home inspector. Needless to say, this woman is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for construction. “It’s the only thing that keeps me interested and challenged,” she confesses.

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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HOME STYLES/floors

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by Robin Bishop

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ith the growing popularity of Pinterest and dozens of do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement shows, floors have never offered such opportunity to explore and display your own personal style. So this month we are going to explore some of these crazy possibilities to whet the appetite, highlight some new products, and explore things you never thought possible.

A Twist on Traditional Being a DIY buff and always looking for something original, I have seen lot of cool projects, but these are taking traditional wood floors to a whole new place.

Puzzle Pieces This new Puzzle Floor allows personal expression and is sure to surprise. While some might say a traditional wood floor snapped together in puzzle shapes of varying colors, the perfect solution for children’s bedrooms, I find the unlimited possibilities a delight. It comes in thirteen different shades of solid northern

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hardwood. Each piece is pre-finished and precision cut guaranteeing perfect alignment.

Etched Hardwoods Personal style may run from expensive hand-scraped hardwood floors that offer a decorative customized detail, to modern affordable laminate wood flooring. This patterned wooden plank flooring series from Mafi provides artistic relief that may fall in a happy medium between the two.

This fresh take on manufactured floors, offers etching designs that range from abstract floral patterns to playfully embossed stick figures. The engraving on these floors is, in theory, shallow enough not to collect dirt and dust, but deep enough to be felt underfoot. Each design features a darker (burned) look or a consistent color surface treatment that is seen when the light and shadow is just right.

A big plus to this unique option is that when you tire of the etchings you can refinish the floors and have yourself a blank slate.

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These barrels are finding a second life when reclaimed as oak flooring. McKay, in Scotland, has begun manufacturing reclaimed flooring that preserves the distinctive brands and markings of bourbon, sherry, and whiskey manufactures.

Beyond the idea that you are embracing eco-friendly design concepts by reusing waste materials, you may enjoy faint scents of vanilla and other aromas as you do your yoga or play with the kids. While this is not an inexpensive option, it can be used sparingly to bring rich design elements to your redesigned spaces.

Repurposed Pallets Anyone who frequents Pinterest will have seen dozens of uses for reusing old wood pallets. Well, there’s more than furniture and small décor projects to this material.

There is ample character to be found in dismantling pallets to construct custom wood floor application. The rough cut of the wood might not be readily suited to barefoot traffic areas, but may work out nicely in rustic applications for mudrooms, porches, or man caves. Of course, if desired, a quick once over with a floor sander will ready it for just about any application. Depending on where you live, you may be able to pick these items up for free from companies that get high volumes of inventory delivered on these wood pallets.

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you to make anything from custom wall-to-wall geometric floor designs to runners and floating rugs. No glue or tacks are required. You simply adhere the tiles with specifically designed non-toxic adhesive dots that stick to the bottom of each square. The options are endless and the less waste, less preparation material, concept goes a long way in saving time and even a little money.

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Penny for your Thoughts I’ve always kept a coin collection jar around my home, just because I’m not a fan of random change at the bottom of all my bags or in the cushions of my furniture. If you have a collection that beats all collections, you could build yourself a genuine copper penny floor: a floor literally tiled with thousands of copper pennies like The Standard Grill in The Standard Hotel in New York.

Some have attempted this project, and if you like puzzles it may be the project for you. Each penny is individually glued down and then the entire surface is finished with sanded grout and several coats of polyurethane floor sealant.

No Bootstrap Project Here If you’re a fan of leather and happen to have a LOT of old belts lying around, you could attempt to mimic a new floor created by Ting. If you

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are considering investing in the Ting recycled belt flooring, you may need to cinch up that belt and squeeze some pennies together because you can forget affordability with this offering.

While aged leather of upcycled vintage belts might create a sensuous feeling under foot, the unique option will run around $70 per square foot for floor tiles made of the rare material. They do have it down to a science to offer a smooth unified product, but you might consider really small applications or an accent rug option.

Raise a Glass Like most people who enjoy an occasional glass of wine, I save my wine corks. I have yet to decide what to do with them, but I collect them all the same. However, with this flooring option you may need to visit local wineries, drinking establishments, even steal from friends to collect enough. To build a floor of corks, each one gets glued down with ceramic tile adhesive and fastened with a finish nail. Cork flooring is very popular and this option gives you an even bigger badge for recycling salvaged material.

You name it, you can put it on your floor. Paper, album covers, beer caps . . . if there’s a will, there’s a way.

Robin Bishop is a freelance writer and editor of Catalyst Magazine.

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mart investors know a diversified portfolio is the best way to weather any storm. Considering the volatility of the stock market, the desire for better options has never been greater. Rather than gamble on the next buzzworthy stock or bond and hope it lives up to expectations, there’s an alternative that’s gaining traction: land ownership.

While stocks and funds depend highly on market swings, forestland requires only sun and rain to provide asset growth.

However, the key to maximizing financial and recreational returns depends on proper management—and that requires more than just Mother Nature.

Knowing how to manage a large piece of land can be overwhelming to a new investor or a person who may have inherited land from family. It’s important to consider the investment potential. Some common questions include: * Should you harvest any timber? From what areas? * When should you plant trees? * How should you manage the vegetation and handle invasive species? * How can you protect the wildlife?

Just as hiring a financial advisor is smart to manage an investment portfolio, hiring an expert to assist in answering questions and managing a land investment is also highly advisable. Independent consulting foresters are experts who offer scientific applications as well as business acumen to landowners.

Foresters offer broad-based knowledge about the characteristics of forest land, relevant economics of private timberland

management and sensitivity to the full scope of issues important to private forest landowners.

So how does the land management process work? According to one leading consulting forester firm that utilizes both forestry and biology expertise, Bird and Crawford Forestry, there are three basic steps to proper forestland management: 1. The first step is to gain knowledge of the existing and/or potential natural resources on the property. This includes knowing what resources are on the land, how they are located in relation to land features and what resources are worth preserving.

2. Once what actually exists on a property is determined, the next step is to establish goals for the property. Because every landowner/investor is unique, goals can vary greatly. For instance, if the land is inherited, the goal may be focused upon protecting family assets to confidently keep a family legacy intact for generations to come.

3. Finally, professional foresters will develop the plan of forest and wildlife management activities required to achieve the owner’s goals. This might include a planting and harvesting schedule, wildlife management and conservation efforts, and even hunting lease management.

Beyond the bottom line of profit potential, land ownership gives investors something that is tangible, a good alternative to traditional investments and another option to round out your portfolio. Owning land is also a wonderful way to conserve and enjoy nature while leaving a lasting legacy to family and future generations. birdandcrawford.com.

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Sellers’ Market Reaping Low Appraisals

by Bernadette Pillar

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can handle the long days, full voicemail box, forty phone conversations a day, fifty different client text conversations a day, back-to-back appointments, multiple offer situations (buyers and sellers), rescissiwons, addendums, bumps, delayed closings here and there, trouble shooting, and problem solving.

But then come the low appraisals representing sellers, representing buyers, and all when I had four offers for the property in question or competed with three other buyers’ agents for the property in question within hours of it going on the market.

My sellers ask, “But isn’t the market what a buyer is willing to pay and a seller is willing to sell for?” One would think, but when financing, it doesn’t go that way. A cash buyer can do as they please, but the lenders providing the capital to purchase do not want to find themselves in a position of owning real estate again, getting it back, being homeowners, if you will. It seems lenders are taking proactive steps to intentionally challenge appraisals so we do not find ourselves in a situation similar to the crash of September 2008. They’re leaning heavily to

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appraisals to ensure they are not going to be upside-down if they need to recover their investment should they have to sell the house because a buyer defaults.

Bob, an appraiser, started a text conversation with me: “Hi Bernadette.

Not to alarm you, but do you have any comps you want me to consider for 1234 ABC Street and by-the-way, the lender put a RUSH on this so I need it now.” He explains how all appraisers are being scrutinized for a job they are good at and have to approach every appraisal as if it is being challenged. Bob laughs with me as I joked back saying, “Bob, I forgot to schedule time for a low appraisal dissertation today.”

There are more buyers than there are homes for sale, supply is less than demand . . . the things that drive home prices halted by low appraisals are stressful for all involved. The buyer has already prepared themselves for the agreed-upon price and has been moving forward with their plans to close and so has the seller. It is key in this market to be prepared. Be prepared by having realistic expectations, be positioned properly on the market, do not get over zealous, consider as if you were a buyer, consider heavily the market analysis, and provide reasonable value to the presence of the sellers’ market and multiple offer situation. I have become a believer in the seller being present to tell the appraiser about his home as he knows it best. Be prepared with a comprehensive list of upgrades, and work as a team with your realtor in getting the job done.

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Heart Pounding, Ground Shaking Action in Airway Heights

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photos and story by Michele Martin

rag racing has a long history in the Spokane area. Spokane County Raceway (SCR) was Spokane Raceway Park for decades and was home to the “IHRA World Finals” for many of those years, and sellout crowds came from all over the northwest to be a

part of it.

Spokane County purchased the track several years ago and with that has come many changes. Managers have come and

DRAG RACiNG gone. Local top fuel racer and businessman, Craig Smith, has taken over at the track and has made some much needed improvements. A new safety fence was installed and half the track and staging area were redone in concrete. These changes paved the way to its new NHRA designation. Starting this year there are several NHRA Regional events throughout the summer months. One of the highlights of the regional drag racing season—The Nitro Summer Nationals and Bracket Brawl—comes to SCR July 8, 9, and 10. The track will host several of the premier classes in drag racing such as Outlaw Top Fuel, Funny Cars, Pro Mods and the ever popular Jet Cars both Friday night and Saturday. The Sportsman classes will run on Sunday, July 10. The track will be home to the Good Guys Friday night drags on August 19, in association with the Goodguy’s Rod and Custom Association Great Northwest Nationals. You can find their 2016 schedule on their facebook page or at spokanecountyraceway.com One of the featured racers at this years Nitro Jam is Elaine Lam-Sellers of Spokane. Elaine will be back in action after experiencing her first crash in a drag car last year that destroyed a

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good portion of her race car. According to Elaine, they were racing at one of their favorite tracks in the northwest on a 100 degree summer day. The track was slick because of the heat. During her “burn out” the car started to barrel roll across the track and hit the wall in the opposite lane. The impact of that crash broke the injectors and forced the throttle wide open. The car came back across the track, and to avoid hitting anyone, she forced the car into the wall a second time to stop it. That crash destroyed the car’s chassis and body, but amazingly the drive train and motor survived the crash. Crew chief and husband Ron Sellers and their crew have worked hard since that accident to completely rebuild the 1967 Chevy II Nostalgia Alcohol Funny car. In addition to that task, they have a brand new Top Fuel Dragster they will campaign on a limited schedule. Countless late nights with local collaborators in race car shops and Ron’s paint booth at Ron’s Hot Rod and Customs have led to the completion of these two beautiful cars.

Lady Elaine Racing has experienced much success over the past few years. In the last four years alone, they have been in the winner’s circle 18 times. They have also set several track records for both estimated time and miles per hour. When asked about her biggest accomplishment in racing, she only had to look back to last year, when they won the IHRA Nitro Jam at their home track in Spokane. It was their first national event, and they beat out more than 15 cars to claim the win. They are excited to start campaigning both of these new cars this season. Lady Elaine Racing is also a proud supporter of local animal shelters and animal rescue operations. Proceeds of their team clothing are donated to these causes and can be purchased at the track or online. You can follow Elaine on facebook at Lady Elaine Racing.

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donation car entry fee. All makes and models welcome. The first 300 special interest cars receive a show dash plaque.

Scholarships are awarded to the recipients at 9:15 p.m., followed by the presentation of awards, door prizes, and three cash Grand Prizes. Call Ted Davis at (509) 981-7480 for more information.

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This is not your typical groundbreaking ceremony: it’s a construction kickoff celebration for the entire community. After the classic golden shovel ceremony, attendees will enjoy a 30-ton sandbox, life-sized sidewalk games, a field of ping pong tables painted by local artists and a giant interactive paint-by-numbers of the park.

This free event includes live music, a beer garden sponsored by No-Li and delicacies from the best of Spokane’s food trucks. Brainfreeze creamery will be dishing out $1 scoops for the first 300 customers and Mobius Children’s Museum and Science Center will be on hand with fun activities for the whole family.

Guests are invited to get an in-depth look at the full scope of the redevelopment while standing in the footprint of the new Recreational Rink Ice Ribbon and SkyRide Facility. This is the first major facelift the park has seen since it was transformed from a railyard in preparation for the Expo ’74 World’s Fair.

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Past Blessings Farm & “Pickin’ on the Prairie”

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renda Buckingham has always enjoyed a love for all things creative. As a small child she was always drawing or “repurposing” something. Toilet paper rolls would be turned to Barbie Doll chairs and an old paper cup might become a crown fit for a princess.

In the late 1990s Brenda began selling second hand treasures at booths at various antique malls and on eBay. The more she created and sold, the more she hungered to create and sell. In 2003, she put on her first antique show, “Past Blessings Antique Show,” at the Central Grange on Bigelow Gulch Road with 19 vendors. “Over the years I did various antique shows and even rented a garage and an old schoolhouse at one point to put on weekend sales,” says Brenda. “But our business took a big change in 2010 when we bought our current location, which we call Past Blessings Farm.”

Past Blessings Farm is a 1898 farmstead nestled in the rolling wheat fields of Orchard Prairie. Brenda and her husband, Ron, host barn sales several times a year and every August they host an antique

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show called “Pickin’ on the Prairie.”

“People love our sweeping prairie views, our great blend of bluegrass and country music playing over the lull of shoppers, the happy little cackle of our chickens and the amazing vendors we have,” she says. Having been in the “junking” industry for so many years, Brenda has connections to amazing talents throughout the Northwest and beyond. She and Ron hand select vendors and have some of the best in the country. “Our show is a mix of antiques, vintage, repurposed and artisan handcrafts.” This year they will have 75 booths, making it the largest outdoor show in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho.

Brenda took her show on the road in May. “We had our first “Pickin’ Boise” at Expo Idaho in Boise,” she says. “It was an instant success, with 120 booths and thousands in attendance. We are now going even bigger, with a show this fall in Nampa, Idaho called ‘Pickin’ Treasure Valley,’ which will take place at The Ford Idaho Center on October 29 and 30.”

“Pickin’ on the Prairie” is the third weekend in August, when the wheat is tall and golden. There is a happy, upbeat feeling to the show and many people compare it to an old fashioned country fair.

For more than 60 years the Buckinghams' farm was owned by Royal and Phoebe Cutler, carrot farmers best known for their famous “coreless carrots.” Phoebe was known for her hospitality and famous carrot cake. Their home was always buzzing with love and laughter and the Cutlers reached out to the community and enjoyed having their friends and neighbors over. “We kind of look at our antique show as a bit of an extension of that . . . of reaching out to our neighbors and surrounding community and welcoming them to our beautiful little piece of the country,” says Brenda. “A glimpse back into simpler times when neighbor helped neighbor and we slowed down enough to care about one another. We call it ‘Past Blessings Farm’ because it is celebrating the blessings of the past and hopefully carrying them on into the future.”

This year’s “Pickin’ on the Prairie” is August 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for both days. Children 12 and under are free. pastblessingsfarm.com

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Women Supporting Women Simple ways to use women-owned businesses

By Kate Armstrong

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FOR THOSE OF YOU who have been following along with my column, you know that this past January, I pledged to only buy products and services from women-owned businesses for the entire year. I decided to do this for several reasons—to highlight some of the great women-owned businesses out there, to do my small part in helping to grow these businesses, and to show that anyone can do this, as long as you just “shift your shopping.”

Many of my girlfriends in Spokane have caught my “woman-owned” fever. Several of them have started sending me leads of women business owners they know. Others have started posting pictures of products from the grocery store that are made by women-owned companies.

In the spirit of sharing, I’ve compiled a list of several ways you can support womanowned businesses as you do your grocery shopping in the Spokane metro area:

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1. Support not only a woman-owned business, but a local one by visiting Rocket Market. Dedicated to creating a neighborhood gathering place for food, wine and art, this local market on the South Hill boasts two women entrepreneurs among its four owners, Shanda Sheppard and Julia Postlewait. 726 E. 43rd Ave.

While you are at Rocket Market…..

2. Consider purchasing Pure Eire dairy products, such as milk and yogurt.

Co-owned by Jill Smith, this dairy farm is based in Othello, WA. 3. Add pantry staples to your cart, such as pancake/waffle batter and flour, from woman-owned Blue Bird Grain Farms. Co-owned by Brooke Lucy, this plow-to-package grain farm is based in Winthrop, WA. 4. Impress your guests with hors d’oeuvres such as pickled asparagus, garlic and jalapenos from woman-owned Sands Trails Farms. Co-owned by Diane Huff, these hand-packed veggies from Chatteroy, Washington, are a perfect addition to Bloody Marys, as well (visit my blog for how to make a Bloody Mary, complete with all woman-owned ingredients—yes, even the vodka).

5. Treat yourself with some sweets.

Seattle Chocolates, owned by Jean Thompson, is known for their truffles made with all natural ingredients.

Bruttles Candy, owned by Carol Measel, is a Spokane favorite. They are well-known for their soft, peanut butter brittle. Finally, hailing from Plummer, Idaho, you can’t go wrong with the salted cream caramels from Buttercup & Blossoms. Marcy Goossen hand crafts these caramels named after her two cows—true story.

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Kate Armstrong’s great grandmother was an entrepreneur during the 30s, a time where women rarely owned businesses. Kate’s heritage, plus her former career as a Corporate Diversity Manager, has led her to make 2016 the year she will intentionally support women business owners. Follow her on various social media platforms and her blog @IntentionalKate.

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It Only Takes One

By Jennifer Evans

I’M NOT A PATIENT person. I want to see constant progress, change and improvement in my life. Always.

But it occurred to me recently that my innate yearning for more in all areas of life might actually be the cause of stress, dissatisfaction and even depression. Worrying about the future has the ability to destroy the present. The reality is, in most areas of my life, I’m happy and in control: health, finances, business, family. But just like Robin Williams, as the all powerful genie in Aladdin, pointed out, there are limits to what even magic can do and as Rule #2 states, “I can’t make anybody fall in love with anybody else.”

I have been single for seven years. Two significant failed relationships took a toll on me. I’ve been defeated, felt embarrassed and ultimately cautious of anyone who enters my bubble when I don’t feel a connection with them. In my attempts to meet people, I have have been picky and rarely share my authentic, fun loving, open self that my friends know.

I’ve tried the online dating option, I’ve allowed a couple of introductions from friends, but over the course of seven years, that has amounted to a number of dates I can count on my hands. The lack of options has been baffling to me, but recently I reminded myself of an experience that taught me a valuable lesson.

Four years ago I was presented with an unexpected opportunity to move from the two bedroom apartment I was renting for our family to a four bedroom house. I had less than one week to figure out how to sublet my apartment that had more than a year left on the lease. As I often do, I turned to my network of friends through Facebook and explained my situation. I also posted an ad on Craigslist, a local apartment rental site, Twitter and more. I received a Facebook message from a friend whose niece was looking for a new place and we scheduled an appointment to meet on Monday.

My decision had to be made by Wednesday. Waiting for that Monday meeting gave me three days to continue to use other outlets to cultivate as many leads as possible. When on Sunday I had only received

one phone call and one email inquiry, I was frantic. There was no Plan B. There weren’t options. If this young couple didn’t take the apartment, I was going to lose the opportunity for my family. As the stress and panic crescendoed, a peacefulness came over me and in my mind whispered: “It only takes one.”

I let that sink in and reflected on how stressed I had become as I looked for multiple options, thinking I needed to play the odds on this transaction. Could that be right? It seemed overly simplistic. However, I decided to relax, embrace the worst and best case scenarios and hold tight to this bit of wisdom that was given to me. “It only takes one.”

On Monday, the couple arrived and after a few minutes they said the apartment was exactly what they were looking for and they were excited to relieve me from my lease. I could hardly believe it.

After they left, I mused on that lesson.

How many times in my life have I been in a state of sheer panic because something seemed a complete failure because I only only had one option? What if I lived life in such a way that there is no backup plan and I only pursued what mattered most?

As I enter a new season of life and my eighth year of being single, I find great peace in the wisdom this lesson provided— it only takes one. Friends say I need to be dating around and meeting lots of people so that I can figure out what I like—and what I don’t like—so that I can “stay in the game” and play the odds.

The reality is, I’ve come to a point in life where I have a pretty good idea of what I want from myself, from life and from a partner. Dating around and filling up the dating “funnel” with options isn’t where I want to invest myself. We tend to be a mass-consumerism world. We want more, and lots of it. Which inevitably makes it hard to feel satisfaction from just one of anything. I’ve decided to stop looking for options and zero in on what matters most to me in a relationship: connection. I’ll send my message out to the universe and I’ll patiently wait for a response. And, as Tony Robbins emphasizes, I won’t pursue more options, I’ll celebrate what I have (in all areas of my life), and in the meantime, I’ll remember the truth that it only takes one.

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A Dayin the life

Julie Adams, Mortician

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By Jennifer LaRue

hadn’t visited my father’s grave in years; his ashes are sealed behind a stone facing on the grounds of Greenwood Memorial Terrace and across the street from Riverside Memorial Park where Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory is located. I went there to meet general manager Julie Adams and to learn why she chose the profession she did and to, perhaps, say hello to my father.

As I waited in the lobby, I noted the hushed and conservative environment. A miniature version of the Titanic was displayed on the mantel over the fireplace. I sat and fingered the fake plant in front of me. When she entered, I stood and she took my hand with a warm smile. Her eyes, I noticed, also smiled with a slight hint of sorrow. She was younger than I thought she’d be; at 34, she’s been in this business for 10 years.

After graduating from high school in Seattle, she attended Chapman University in California where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in psychology with a minor in sociology. “I’ve always been interested in people and helping others,” she says. She then returned to Seattle and worked in a casino, wondering what in the world she should do with her expensive degree.

Searching for jobs, an ad for an opening that included the description “helping others” stood out to her. “The job description fit me perfectly,” she says. “But then I saw it was for a funeral home.

Dead bodies came to mind but I called anyways and spoke with the right guy on the right day; he talked me into at least seeing what the job was all about.” After meeting employees at the funeral home and learning about the job, her first thought was “rewarding” and she started working there doing accounting and administrative work. She then went on to receive a degree in Funeral Service from Mt. Hood Community College, assisting dozens of funeral directors while

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in school, learning and doing all aspects of the job.

Before joining the team at Heritage a couple of months ago, she worked in North Idaho as a licensed funeral director and embalmer for six years. “I’m just learning the ropes here,” she says, “And I’ve already thrown out some fake plants.”

She has a lot of ideas that include making things more open and brighter. “Funeral services should always be celebrations of life.”

I followed her to the chapel where boxes of Kleenex sat on every end of the rows of pews and explained how the space transforms for each celebration. “It’s so important,” she says, “to care for the living.” We then stepped outside to see the vans that discreetly picked up the dead and then into the garage where they kept the hearses (she calls them coaches) and the family cars (small limousines). Two body bags on gurneys were also there and

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then I smelled it. “Is that . . . ?” I ask. “Yep,” she says, “we’re near the cold storage and embalming room.”

We stepped into the hallway and I gagged a bit, pulling my shirt up over my nose.

The smell didn’t faze her at all and I considered that my imagination caused the smell more than the actual smell. (On that day, I could not enter the embalming room because there was a body in there and I had not received permission. I went back a couple of days later and the smell was only that of the slightly sweet embalming fluid.)

She walked around the embalming room, showing me the tools of the trade, undaunted by the small stains that looked a lot like old blood. In rooms like this, she has softly sung to children and intimately conversed with strangers but it is the living that she is most concerned with: helping them get through a difficult time. I asked her how she deals with death on a daily basis. “I go home every day wanting to live life more fully,” she says.

Walking the grounds, through the cemetery, she remarks on the beauty surrounding us. I saw this as her domain and was glad that she answered that ad. I took some pictures of her, we dodged sprinklers, and I took a selfie with my father.

“A man’s dying is more the survivors’ affair than his own.” ~Thomas Mann, The Magic Mountain Jennifer LaRue has been a professional freelance writer for 15 years specializing in arts and humanities.

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POLICE,

P u b l i c S a fet y a n d Re b u i l d i n g Tr u st

By Jenny Estes Graham

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n a quiet driveway a distraught stranger and I locked eyes. The stranger stood roughly twenty feet away from me holding a knife to his throat. Bearing in mind safety measures, I calmly asked him to put the knife down so we could talk. Noting the anxious look on the man’s face, I spoke reassuringly that he was not alone and that things would get better. He relaxed slightly and removed the knife from his throat. Breathing a sigh of relief, I thanked him and asked him to drop the knife so I could help him. Hope was short lived when the stranger pointed the knife at me, lunging in my direction.

Instinctively, I backed up screaming for the assailant to drop the knife. Never taking my eyes of the attacker, I saw that he was dangerously close. Multiple thoughts for the right course of action dominated my mind all at once. I struggled with non-responsive fingers to release my firearm safety mechanisms. Incredibly, I was barely able to draw and shoot the attacker, though not before he closed the distance between us in one and a half seconds. Despite wounding my aggressor, his adrenalin and forward momentum crashed his body into mine. I fought for my life—against the determination of the maniac attacker stabbing me wildly.

Fortunately, my vicious attacker was really Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Johnston, and the danger I faced, was only a simulation drill. The drill, known as a Tueller Drill, is a selfdefense training exercise to prepare against a short-range knife attack when armed only with a holstered handgun. Even so, the unexpected psychological and physical reaction of my body’s adrenal stress response during the encounter was real.

This crazy out-of-control scenario, was part of the Spring 2016, Officer Involved Shootings

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Academy, hosted by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. In the case of private citizens, it is reasonable to stay as far away as possible from an aggressive and dangerous stranger. During the Tueller Drill, however, I was playing the role of a police officer the public expects to walk toward danger.

Afterward, I doubted the safety factor of the twenty foot distance between me and any aggressor. My racing heartbeat generated a new appreciation for police officers who find themselves much closer than that when trying to resolve dangerous situations.

Besides knife attacks, police often face another kind of dangerous situation. Officer involved shootings (OIS) are horrible situations in which everybody loses. Sadly, they are debated in media sources with alarming frequency. Why do these shootings happen? And what if anything may prevent or reduce these tragedies?

Citizens’ Academies provide the public with an understanding of how law enforcement agencies and judicial systems work. They are interactive forums that encourage a two-way dialogue between local law enforcement and the communities they serve. Academies are facilitated by law enforcement personnel and participants are educated about law enforcement issues and myths that are damaging to public safety.

The individuals in our Academy class were there for different reasons. Some expressed a desire to help the police. Others voiced frustration about skyrocketing property crimes. Collectively we conveyed grave concern for the number of increasing officerrelated shootings nationwide. Escalating violence and a shrinking police-force motivated me to inquire about civilian selfdefense and firearms responsibilities and rights.

Of special interest to me were officers responding to 911 calls, because of a

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traumatizing incident late one night when I heard someone stomping on the roof of my home.

Cautiously, I peeked through my daughter’s second-story bedroom window to see an agitated man, standing on the main floor roof of my home.

Incessantly, the man kicked my house siding, holding what looked like a gun. Immediately, I called 911 for help.

The noise caused my husband to join me in the bedroom. Fifteen frightening minutes elapsed with no police response. Carefully, we took another look at the disturbed stranger, which revealed he held a metal rod, not a gun. The absence of police intervention forced us to go outside and confront the man still outside our daughter’s window. We demanded he get off the roof and informed him the police were in route. Subsequently, the stranger on our roof crashed to the ground with a heavy thud, and then hobbled away into darkness.

To our amazement, police did not arrive until two hours after my 911 call. Adding to the insult, the officer did not witness the dangerous encounter and logged it as a nonincident.

Another class presentation, given by local 911 operators, revived the ire I felt about the roof incident. While viewing a Spokane County/City map, and listening to recordings of actual 911 calls, it sparked intrusive thoughts of feeling vulnerable to danger.

Calling 911 is the right and expected thing to do. The operators, however, cannot send officers who do not exist. A shortage of officers now forces operators to carefully categorize which calls are answered first. In record numbers trained officers are leaving law enforcement and new recruits are not

taking their place. As a result, due to the shortage, only one officer is assigned to patrol a locality on any given night.

Aside from my personal experience with this phenomenon, members of our group experienced the type of violence of which officers are subjected day-to-day. My Tueller Drill experience helped me learn how close is too close when someone may want to hurt or kill another person. An attacker always has the advantage of action being faster than reaction. Once a perpetrator begins to attack the intended target, whether law enforcement or civilian, is subject to a dismaying thought process before they can act in response.

Police officers cannot be everywhere when disaster or danger strikes. Presenters explained how to greatly reduce odds of being victimized by developing individual and family proactive safety plans. The plans known as schemas require thinking about possible scenarios and then practicing what should be done in the event of catastrophe, thereby fostering a better outcome.

Healing the divide and mistrust between the police and the public begins with each of us as individuals—then grows with our collective efforts. I encourage everyone to attend a Citizen’s Academy.

For a list of class options, contact: Spokane Valley Police Crime Prevention Deputy Chris Johnston at crjohnston@ spokanesheriff.org or (509) 477-2592 Spokane Police Academy, Kim Anderson at kanderson@spokanepolice.org or (509) 742-8100.

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R E L L E O M Y N N E J

By Erika Prins

JENNY MOELLER was once a victim of abuse in her dating relationships. Now, she teaches young women to identify and break free from dating abuse using a program she developed. Jenny founded local anti-dating abuse organization Create Your Statement in 2012.

In this month’s Role Model, Jenny opens up about her own experiences and shares how Create Your Statement is working in schools and churches to prevent young people from becoming victims of dating abuse.

How did Create Your Statement come to be?

One in three teens will be a victim of dating abuse, whether that’s physical, verbal, sexual, emotional, spiritual, financial. There’s so many different versions of abuse. It’s not just what people perceive, like a black eye.

I used to teach domestic violence classes to women who were already in an abusive relationship or getting out of one. It was a victim recovery program. I did that for about seven years. I just noticed in the last couple of years of teaching that moms were bringing in their teen daughters, and no one was really addressing the prevention part.

We talk about sex and drugs and alcohol and bullying, but the dating abuse topic just seems to get skipped over. So, we’re excited that we’re bringing awareness to that in our community. We’re hoping we can lower the statistics on domestic violence as a whole.

How did you come to recognize you were being abused in your relationships with men?

I felt like I had the magical powers—you know the superhero girlfriend powers—to sprinkle the magic fairy dust and fix them. But

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what I didn’t understand was that I needed fixing. It went from one bad relationship to the next.

Ultimately, I was with a really dangerous man who almost took my life twice. I had to leave the state [of Idaho] because he actually was stalking me and my family.

What kinds of dating abuse situations have you encountered with girls who go through Create Your Statement programs?

A most recent story that I can share with you is a young lady from Idaho who went through my class. She was in an extremely serious dating abuse situation—probably the worst I’ve seen.

Her boyfriend did not like the fact that she was talking to another friend that happened to be a boy, and so he wrote her this awful poem.

This guy, he told her he was going to take her to prom and she was so excited. And she went out and bought this beautiful prom dress. The day before, he told her, “You don’t deserve to be treated like a princess even for one day, so we’re not going to prom.” And then he showed up the next day in his tuxedo and said he was going to prom without her.

He would take the family gun and hold it to his head and say, “Bang bang, I’m dead,” just to keep her under his thumb.

She became extremely withdrawn. She was self harming: pulling her own hair, cutting, losing weight. She became extremely depressed and had to drop out of school.

She spoke at one of our fundraisers wearing her beautiful prom dress. And basically said, “No, I don’t deserve to be treated like a princess for just one day. I deserve to be treated like a princess always.”

Summer special How do you see dating abuse take hold in the lives of the young women you mentor?

Things now have become so desensitized to social media and all the effects of that, that it’s commonplace now for their boyfriend to slam the locker by their head and just walk away—and they think, “Oh he’s just grumpy.”

So, the respect is gone.

“What are you doing in that mini skirt? You’re just trying to get other guys’ attention.”

And then, the next day she wears a long skirt and it’s: “Now you look like a grandma. Show a little skin!” It’s a nowin situation.

What happens is, girls might say, “Hey, I have a boyfriend. He might be a jerk, but he’s my jerk.”

What we don’t want is for an abusive boyfriend to say, “’Oh baby, don’t try out for basketball or cheerleading.

I would miss you so much.” A whole year would go by in her life when she’s missed out on something that brings her joy. We want them to own their time and grasp their time and not go through this ping-pong of abuse cycles.

How do the programs work?

We work with junior high and high school kids. We started in August of 2012 and since that time, we have reached more than 1,100 students— girls specifically, actually.

We talk about how dating abuse is completely centered around power and control. It’s about maintaining power and control over how a person acts— what they think, do, feel—and one of those things is sexual persuasion.

We tell them the moment you enter into a controlling relationship, whether it’s a friendship or a dating relationship, you stop becoming all the amazing things that you were created to be to become the person your abusive partner says you are.

We talk about isolation.

We talk about the frog in the pot.

If you put a frog in boiling water, he jumps out and says, “Yow! That’s hot!”

But if you put a frog in a pot of cold water and turn it up slow, he’ll boil himself to death.

Our curriculums are really wellrounded in educating both sides. We are trying to prevent it but we do talk about, “Are you maybe the one who’s crossing lines?”

We do a great deal about boundary setting— how to set goals and put an action plan in place. We really want the kids to make a big difference in their community, and it just really increases their self esteem and confidence when they give back.

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Where do you offer your programs?

We have a faith-based program and a school version. So, students can get involved in their small group. We’ve done classes at the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, we’re with Mead High School now in their high school curriculum, Kalispel Tribe—we have about 15 different organizations that we network with.

We like to have about 10 girls in a class minimum, but I’ve had as many as 60-70 girls in a class. Ideally, anybody can just get a group of girls together and we’ll get somebody out there to do it.

Who are good candidates for Create Your Statement programs?

We’re strong believers that dating abuse and domestic violence doesn’t discriminate. It happens to everyone.

We don’t necessarily only work with high-risk kids. Usually, it’s a very empowering, fun program—it’s not all doomy and gloomy. It’s for anyone and everyone who wants to have great education and awareness. createyourstatement.com 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.

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6 Ways to Purify Your Skin

ou’ve heard of detox diets and ridding your body of toxins, but did you know the same is possible for your skin? Environmental toxins and pollutants cause breakouts, and bring out a dull, less vibrant looking complexion.

“Stressors from your environment and lifestyle can cause redness, irritations and premature aging,” says Claire Larsen, skin category manager for LifeSpa at Life Time Fitness. “Proper skincare goes beyond simply washing your face before you go to bed.

Detoxing your skin can help prevent oily and itchy skin, and even age spots and wrinkles.”

Claire offers tips for detoxifying your skin and flaunting a natural glow year round: 1. Cut out acne causing foods.

Often, what you eat will show up on your face and body. Forehead breakouts are usually due to eating foods your body has trouble breaking down, like refined sugars, carbs, wheat and dairy. Between the brow breakouts are linked to the liver, so try cutting down on alcohol and fatty foods, and adding in liver supporting herbs such as dandelion root, milk thistle seed or yellow dock root. No matter what you do, always be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day.

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2. Identify hormone imbalances.

Track the timing, location, shape, size and sensation of your breakouts.

Hormonal acne tends to flare up at predictable times and is likely located beneath the cheekbones and along the jawline. It’s also typically deep, cystic and sensitive. Talk to your dermatologist or health care provider if you think you might have hormonal related breakouts.

3. Notice how your routine affects your skin.

Are you noticing temple breakouts? It could be from the products in your hair.

Make sure you’re thoroughly cleansing your face each morning and night, making sure to concentrate on your hair line. It’s also important to regularly change your sheets and pillowcases. Studies show you should wash your bedding once every week.

4. Use detoxifying products.

Serums with vitamins C and E help to neutralize free radicals before they can damage the collagen and elastin in your skin. Products with antioxidants will fight against the toxins and pollutants your skin faces every day. Additionally, a detoxing bath containing Epsom salt, like mio’s Liquid Yoga Bath Soak, will help to clean out your pores.

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5. Try a skin detox treatment.

When your skin feels like it needs some extra TLC, head to the spa for a facial.

There are services that deep clean with vortex extractions and a mild chemical peel while also infusing lots of hydration.

A lymphatic drainage can be added for a special focus on detoxification and an LED light treatment can also help with the clarity and smoothness of your skin.

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6. Get your sweat on.

When you get your heart beating and your skin sweating, it’s easier for your body to release toxins. Try to work up a sweat at least three days a week. You could even consider trying out a hot yoga class or heated spa session to encourage the sweat beads to fall.

If you notice a problem with your skin, a detox may be just the solution you’ve been searching for.

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Health heart

Beats and Rhythms CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE (CHD) is the most common

birth defect, but it is not always obvious.

Nearly 1 percent of children are born with CHD; that translates to about 40,000 in the U.S. annually, or about 2,000 per year in the Pacific Northwest. Twenty-five percent of these kids have a serious form of heart malformation such as missing a heart valve or having a twochambered heart requiring surgery or some other form of medical intervention.

These children often have no visible malformations but their heart defects can be life threatening. Families often have to endure sending their kids to open heart surgery in the first week after they are born.

Many have to undergo invasive procedures such as cardiac catheterizations and further staged heart surgeries throughout their lives. We strive to help these children have a normal life but many have exercise restrictions and cannot safely participate in sports activities, excluding them from social circles. Often they have scars on their chest from surgeries, pacemakers or defibrillators making them different when they do dress down for PE or other activities.

Beats and Rhythms is a support group for children and their families affected by CHD. They host multiple activities throughout the year for all age groups such as attending Chiefs and Spokane Indians games, holiday parties, and mommy and me days. They also have a support group for moms who have their pregnancy complicated by a diagnosis of CHD in their unborn child. Camp Beats and rhythms was subsequently created for the 9-16-year-old group and is the longest running camp specifically for kids with heart disease in the Northwest.

Beats and Rhythms was founded under the direction of Brenda Corsaro, a mother to a child with CHD. She began the organization with an emphasis on support and education for teens and their families. In 2008, another mom of a child with CHD, Michelle Jones, implemented the first camp.

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participate in activities safely and at their own pace. They can challenge themselves to the ropes course or the climbing tower under the watchful eyes of doctors and nurses who staff the camp.

For many, it is the only time they are away from home because parents naturally become very protective, even after their surgeries have made them less fragile. It may be the first time they have met another child with a sternotomy (surgical scar on their chest) or a pacemaker. Many of the staff are survivors of CHD themselves and that lets these children know that even though they may have a surgery or other invasive procedure in their future, they can survive and grow up to have careers and families like anyone else.

“I will never forget the first night of the first camp we hosted in 2008,” says vice president Pamela Burg, MD. “We had finally gotten all of the kids to their cabins for the night. I was exhausted and beyond stressed at the incredible burden I, as medical director, and fellow staff had undertaken having charge of more than 40 children with some form of heart defect or other.

I was wondering what I’d gotten myself into. I was walking by an open window and I overheard a conversation: Fiirst boy: ‘You have a scar too!’ Second boy: ‘Wow, yours is fresh!’ They were showing off their scars, not hiding them. I thought, this needs to happen. These kids need to find each other. They need to know they are not alone.” beatsandrhythms.org

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WE ARE LUCKY enough to live in a four season region, meaning we get it all, from the gloom of winter to the heat of summer, and the beauty of spring and fall.

And because of that, many people tend to take their summer months for granted when it comes to their fitness regimes, and either scale back, or disappear completely from the gym. As a trainer you constantly hear “I’m going to work-out more outside by (insert) running/walking/biking.” Or my favorite, which is actually a year round excuse more times than not, “I’m just too busy.”

Truth is, some people are actually more active during the summer months.

But they may not be doing the best thing for themselves because that activity and their gym routine are vastly different. But a majority of the “more active” in summer folks aren’t. The warm weather is just an excuse to go sit out on the deck and work on chilled beverages and BBQ ribs more than coming in and sweating it out like they do September through June. So why should you continue your fitness 12 months a year?

Here are 10 reasons to consider: > No vacation gains. Occasional treats and enjoying the dessert whenever you want doesn’t need to mean gaining anything except some extra happiness: when you stay active and healthy, a treat now and then is okay. > Quiet gyms. No time wasted on waiting for someone to finish sets. Enjoy it before fall arrives and it becomes busier. > Pumped up and tanned = WIN. Just imagine how good your toned up and sunkissed muscles will look in an evening sunset on the beach. Superficial? Yeah, but so worth it.

> You will eat healthier. When you’re working out you are more likely to eat healthier. Just think about going to a BBQ on a Friday night before you’re supposed to hit the gym Saturday morning? That second helping may not be a good idea. > Sharper memory. Your brain always works more efficiently when you incorporate exercise into your daily life. > Less stress. You will instantly feel calmer without necessarily moving to Hawaii and becoming a surf instructor. > Getting back to routines is easier. If you don’t quit entirely, you will find it easier to get back into it after a short vacation than if you take three months off. Plus, regular activity will keep you energized and you can achieve more on a daily basis. > You’ll sleep better. Especially weight lifting has proven to have an effect on quality of sleep. > Life seems sweeter. Blame it on the endorphins. Those little chemical cheerleaders really make you feel better about everything during and after a great workout. > You can eat more. Weightlifting revs up your metabolism and increases your daily calorie need, so maybe you can have that second helping of beans—not ribs—after all.

In short, like the rest of the year, working out all summer is only beneficial.

A few hours less in the lounger on the deck a week and a few more in the fitness studio will keep you happier and healthier.

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History of the

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By Chris Wooley, Certified Professional Photographer

mericans have an obsession with our glamorized past. We love the roaring twenties, full of fancy parties, cocktails, and flapper dresses; the Hollywood takeover of the 1930s with high fashion and picture perfect looks; the innocence of the allAmerican girl that our troops were fighting for in the 1940s, and the edgy sexiness of the rebellious 1950s. It seems these four decades stand out in the hearts and minds for most of us. We’ve all been to classy themed parties—focusing on the glitz and glamour of the eras gone by. We love the romance.

I’m right there with you. I love the vintage eras—so much so that I’ve devoted my business and career to photographing women and couples with a vintage inspired theme—specifically, the American Pin-Up. Most people like the eras, but don’t know much about the history, defining moments, or social influences of each decade.

Let’s take a look at the top influences of four of the most popular decades in American history and see how the stereotypical looks and attitudes evolved over time. This is the History of the PinUp from the 1920s through the 1950s.

The Roaring Twenties The largest influence in coming up with our classic 1920s pin-up girl was World War I. Up until this time, curvy girls, complete with elaborate gowns, hour glass corsets, and delicate up-dos, were the American standard. But all of this changed during World War I. Material and labor were in short supply and women were needed to help in every way possible. So impractical gowns were shed for more practical work clothing; the corsets were lost, hair was cut short, and breasts were bound to remove curves. A leaner and less curvy look was the new standard.

Ever notice how the flapper dress gives a long and rectangular appearance—hiding curves and giving a long and skinny appearance? Similarly, dresses and patterns focused on elongating the torso. Accessories focused on a sleek and swanky appearance.

At the same time, entertainment helped embrace and shape this new style. Show girls, actresses, and dancers were becoming more and more popular. Among them, Ziegfeld’s Follies were beautiful chorus girls wearing elaborate costumes. They highlighted sexuality, entertaining acts, and care free high-fashion entertainment. The girls helped add romance and sophistication to the masses. We can see a huge influence from them in the care free attitude and elaborate accessories and headdresses.

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The Dirty THIRTIES Hollywood has come to America! Film was becoming a popular medium during the decade of the Great Depression. And with it, new photographic technology: the stage light. This allowed the photographers and film makers of the era to light the women in new and never before seen ways. Instead of using natural light or a flash bulb, lights could now be placed in strategic positions to add a sense of glamour, helping the stars pop from the page, with light sculpting the body.

This produced larger than life Hollywood icons, which would help shape the fashion of the era.

Also during this era, the themed pin-up girl is introduced. Pin-up creators got bored with images of pretty girls and felt the need to have most images focused around a theme—so they created a theme for just about every occasion imaginable: Santa coats for Christmas, and witches for Halloween; fresh flowers for spring, and a pilgrim for Thanksgiving. If there was an occasion, there was a pin-up theme.

The Hollywood and Pin-up styles together helped reintroduce the femininity and sexuality back to the styles of the era. Body types, once again, changed to be a little bit curvier. Hair grew a little bit longer. And clothing cuts were a bit shapelier. The Great Depression was still a major influence, so accessories were cut back and modest.

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The Flying FORTIES This is the decade most associated with the modern pin-up—and rightfully so. Prior to 1941, the term pin-up just didn’t exist. It became popularized as men would tear the pretty women out of Brown and Bigelow calendars and “pin” them up on the wall— thus being “pin-ups.”

We see two types of pin-ups in this decade: the illustrated images of Alberto Vargas and Gil Elvgren in magazines like Esquire and the Brown and Bigelow calendars. The women were innocent, glamorous, and often in revealing situations. The second type of pin-up was the actual photographs of women.

Almost exclusively, these women were modest and had an All-American innocence to them. They weren’t overly sexy, but instead had a wholesome feel to them.

World War II was the single largest influence of the era. Rationing and limited trade meant that traditional fashion supplies and trade came to a halt. Fabrics, rubbers, and metals were all very limited by the war efforts. Fashion influences from abroad, like Paris, stopped. Women went to work and fashion themes mirrored military color palettes, with patriotic colors, nautical themes, and dark greens.

The combination of limited resources and the need to inspire and remind the troops of what they were fighting for provided images that were innocent, conservative, and wholesome.

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Talk about a big change in styles. The 1950s was a rebellious era, and brought a huge change to the pin-up world. World War II had ended.

Fashion was back from Paris.

The men were all back stateside, and the restrictions of the 30s and 40s were being lifted. The Americans were bringing sexy back.

Marilyn Monroe is probably the biggest icon of the era. She brought classic curves, a sensual attitude, and a flirty personality into the homes of America.

She was the very first cover girl for Playboy magazine, and starred in numerous movies as the “dumb blonde” bombshell.

She embodied the era perfectly: classy, curvy, and empowered.

She was the ultimate girl next door. At the same time, another new face to the modeling scene, Bettie Page, known as the “Queen of Pinups,” started pushing boundaries of what was considered acceptable for the era—with her alternative modeling and free spirit.

Fashion of the decade aligned with these newly adopted idols.

Tight clothing highlighted feminine curves. Shapely silhouette, rounded shoulders, low cut dresses, and simple accessories helped provide the classic and sensual look of the era.

Chris Wooley, CPP-AFP, is a pin-up artist based out of Spokane.

He specializes in vintage and retro themed photography. You can view more of his work and learn more about the history of pin-up on his website at HeadsAndTailsPhoto.com.

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The business is opening in Spokane Valley in July.

In addition to a main studio, which accommodates up to 48 painters, Painting with a Twist has a private party room for birthdays, anniversaries, office parties, bridal showers, baby gender reveal parties, corporate team building, paint your pet sessions, and regular open to the public sessions. Party hosts may choose their painting from an art library of more than 7,000 original paintings and can request their favorite artist. There are summer camps for kids ages 6 and up, where kiddos learn about artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso as well as Washington and Idaho art.

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IT HAS BEEN nearly two years since I moved into my new living space and I still find myself shuffling unpacked boxes from one side of my house to the other. In fairness, the stack has gotten smaller, but there‘s still a set of boxes that prevents me from feeling officially unpacked and settled into my new home. I began referring to these boxes as my junk drawer collection. How many junk drawers does one person need? At my worst, I had one in every room of my house.

My kitchen junk drawer was full of random kitchen gadgets and doodads I bought thinking I’d need the items when my inner Martha Stewart made her debut. My bathroom junk drawer contained all the potential hair products and items I’d conceivably need if that hairstyle from the 80s should ever make a strong comeback. I even had a kid junk drawer that held board games and toys I couldn’t bring myself to get rid of because one day my kids might appreciate the classics and play with some of the relics I’d been saving since the 90s.

Among these real-life necessities for all conceivable future possibilities was my “adult rock collection.” When I was a kid, I had a spectacular rock collection. It drove my mom nuts. I’d come home from my most recent adventure and forget to empty my pockets only to get yelled at when she’d find a rock in the bottom of her washing machine. She would throw it outside and I’d wait until she wasn’t looking to retrieve my precious rock from the driveway. I spent years collecting rocks until one day, while I was at a friend’s house for the weekend, my mom decided to clean my room and threw my rocks outside where she deemed they belonged. I knew better than to smuggle them back into my room so I hid them in a place my sisters and I liked to call

“the cave.” In my mom’s eyes, these rocks served no purpose other than to clutter up my room. But to me, these rocks represented memories I didn’t want to forget: the rock I’d taken from the beach from our Fourth of July camping trip on Lake Pend Oreille, the swirly gray and white rock I found on a fly fishing trip with my dad, and the heart-shaped rock I’d found on the day of my grandma’s funeral.

I look at some of the items in my junk drawers as pieces of my “rock collection.”

Many of these items held the same emotional significance of the rocks I once collected as a kid. What looks like a wrapped up package of bed hardware to the average person is actually the screws from my son Isaac’s bed. While I couldn’t justify keeping his bed after he died, I could justify keeping the hardware. The beaten up sensory body brush with the flattened plastic bristles reminds me of the countless hours of therapy I have done with my children to help them be the best they can be. The cracked Santa cookie cutter reminds me of the yearly tradition of making holiday cookies with my grandma for family and friends. The purple dog collar and tag reminds me of my loyal dog, Abigail, who died in 2006.

Feeling like it was time to finally sort my junk, I found the courage to rip the tape off of the first box. Like pulling off a Band-Aid, the pain was brief. Items that I thought I’d keep forever, I found I could finally part with. Other items I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to were stored back in my junk drawer box to keep for a while longer. As I sorted through the boxes of my “rock collection,” the kids asked me the significance of some of the items.

They enjoyed hearing my stories as much as I enjoyed talking about them. Feeling good about my accomplishment, I decided to give each of the kids a tackle box to store their mementoes. I explained that it’s a safe place to store items that have special meaning to them. But, I added, when your boxes start to multiply or overflow, it might be time to sort through the memories and share our stories so that we can make room for new ones.

Holly Lytle is the mother of three and is the founder of The ISAAC Foundation, a local nonprofit organization.

In her free time she enjoys chronicling her many adventures of motherhood for this column.

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The Ties That Bind Me n, Mas c u l i n i t y, C o m m u n i t y

By Tiffany Harms

IT WAS AT THE GRAND reopening celebration of the Planned Parenthood Pullman health center last February, six months after our building had been firebombed. At the very end of the day, a tall, older man walked in wearing overalls covered in splotches of dried paint. His presence was sudden, and he almost looked like he wasn’t sure he was supposed to be there.

I watched as he moved quickly toward my coworker.

“I saw all the people here and I just had to do something. You found my wife’s cancer,” he said to her as he reached for her hand, discreetly slipped a wadded up roll of bills into her palm, and then disappeared.

This moment showed me another side to reproductive rights, which are often filed away strictly as “women’s issues.” It illustrated what I know to be true of so many men—they see the intersection of social justice issues in their lives, the impact on those close to them and on themselves, and they want to do something about it.

But for all the times I’ve seen this genuine, shared passion for advancing human rights, I’ve also heard something else—men questioning whether it’s their place to participate.

And that’s why for the rest of this column I’ll be speaking to men: Hey. We need you. But not in the way you’ve been told we do.

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t’s a myth that men are doing just peachy under the patriarchy. We know that our culture’s emphasis on extreme manliness—like strength, sexuality, aggression—is deeply harmful for men.”

Primarily, this masculinity is shaky. It dictates that for something to be manly it must only be the opposite of things that are feminine. This strict lens stigmatizes men for trying to do innately human things, like expressing a full range of emotions, having close personal connections, or even grooming too much or too well.

“We’ve constructed an idea of masculinity in the United States that doesn’t give young boys a way to feel secure in their masculinity, so we make them go prove it all the time,” says Dr. Michael Kimmel, a sociologist and educator featured in the documentary The Mask You Live In, a film about the dangers of this hypermasculinity on men and boys.

Kimmel also talks a lot about entitlement— specifically, “they learn that they are entitled to feel like a real man, and that they have the right to annihilate anyone who challenges that sense of entitlement,” he wrote in his book Guyland. This blend of “proving it” and feeling entitled to do so

is where things get dangerous.

Sociologist Lisa Wade, who studies sex on college campuses, couldn’t ignore the connection between the recent horrific crimes perpetrated by Brock Turner, now-known as the Stanford Rapist, and Omar Mateen, who murdered nearly 50 people—mostly LGBTQ people—at an Orlando gay bar during Pride Month. In her New Republic piece, “The Hypermasculine Violence of Omar Mateen and Brock Turner” she unpacks her research on “high-status” men, including athletes like Turner.

“These men are more likely than other men to endorse the sexual double standard, believing that they are justified in praising sexually active men, while condemning and even abusing women who are less sexually active. They are also more likely to promote homophobia, hypermasculinity and male dominance; tolerate violent and sexist jokes; endorse misogynistic attitudes and behaviors; and endorse false beliefs about rape,” wrote Wade.

Wade says that this particular “strand of masculinity” is deeply tied to Mateen, because it is constructed with ideas that “depend on differentiating ‘real’ men from women as well as gay and bisexual men.”

In other words, he had to prove his masculinity and sexual identity and he felt entitled to do so, as did Turner, even if it destroyed dozens of lives in the process.

All of the emphasis on violence and control and sex is confusing. This masculinity assumes that femininity needs to be protected, and is threatening, and needs to be conquered, all at once. What is a guy supposed to do with that?

What is anyone?

Untangling this mess is hard, but it can be done. Know that we don’t expect you to “be a man” the way you’ve been told we do. Check other men when you see hypermasculine traits taking over their ability to be a decent human being. Listen to the groups mentioned above, trust them fully, and let them lead the fights for their own equality, but be at their side. Most importantly, do everything you can to stand by those you care for.

Tiffany Harms manages communications for Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho. When she's not working on social justice and human rights issues, she can be found playing with her two dogs, Rufus and Fern, and frequenting local music and comedy shows with her partner, Paul.

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Listen to your mother

by Betsey Moe

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wo thousand thirteen was my year to run Bloomsday. My third and final child was two years old, I joined a gym and started running, and I was primed to break my previous time of an hour-thirty—when my seven-year-old son, Owen, said, “Mom, I want to run Bloomsday with you this year. Can I? If I do the after-school training?”

I had heard the story of my husband “running” Bloomsday with his mom back in 1984 when he was ten. At the top of Doomsday Hill, he plopped himself down under a stop sign, dropped his sweaty little head into his lap, and refused to budge. His mom coaxed every step out of him for the last three miles, and he finished in tears.

“You should be the one to take him,” I told my husband, but he had registered with a Corporate Cup team from work. Evidently, they hadn’t looked up his history.

In the end, I couldn’t get past the fact that here was Owen, my bookworm, asking to be outside and exercising. What kind of mother would say no to that? So on the first chilly Sunday of May I found myself and Owen jumping up and down behind the starting line, belting out with Kelly Clarkson, “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger.”

The first mile was promising. We waved to the priests at Our Lady of Lourdes, settled into our pace through Browne’s Addition, and started sailing down that first hill. I kept my finger hooked over the neck of Owen’s shirt so I wouldn’t lose him. But Owen spotted something shiny on the road ahead. “Look, Mom! A credit card!”

If this were a movie, it would cut to slow motion right here. Owen bent over to pick it up. The man right behind him hurdled over the top of him, and two women in purple tutus split apart in the nick of time.

“You can’t do that,” I said once we were running again. “Keep your eyes up and your legs moving!”

But that was only the beginning of the set-backs. There were two extended porta-potty breaks, an otter pop purchase, and an intentional slowing of our pace to stay behind the guy wearing the rubber butt.

Near SFCC, I lost sight of Owen for about thirty seconds, and I freaked out. And then I spotted him off to the right in an empty lot

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blowing a dandelion that had gone to seed.

Henry Nouwen, a Catholic priest and writer, said, “My whole life I complained that my work was constantly interrupted, until I realized that the interruptions were my work.”

Right there in that field of dandelions, something clicked for me: I wasn’t going to win Bloomsday. My goal of setting a PR had been interrupted—and it was gonna be okay.

Having children has interrupted my work, my sleep, my investments, my Bloomsday goals. But those interruptions have formed the course of my life—and it is a course filled with humor and wonder and beauty. Who would want to speed through something like this?

Standing in the field with Owen, I picked my own dandelion and blew away the seeds—because why not?

Miraculously, (and with the bribe of a glazed donut) Owen and I made it all the way up Doomsday Hill, past the historic stop sign where a woman back in ’84 came to grips with her motherhood. As we meandered through the West Central neighborhood, we snacked on our donuts, high-fived the comic-con Star Wars characters, and paused under every sprinkler. On the home stretch when Owen’s legs looked like they were melting, Owen saw one of his best friends from school. They left me in the dust, racing each other all the way from the courthouse to the finish line. Owen finished in an hour 29; I finished in an hour 30.

Maybe in a few years I’ll enjoy an uninterrupted race and set a new personal record (PR). For now, I’ve got hands to hold and dandelion seeds to set free.

Betsey Moe is a Presbyterian pastor, mother of three, and wife of a symphony musician, whose house is often abuzz with music and the tormented howls of the family dog.

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Spokane: A Home for Kids with Nowhere to Go

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pokane has begun creating a foster program for unaccompanied refugee minors (URM), due, in part, to the success of a sister program in Seattle. The Seattle office has been resettling URM youth since the 1980s, and the Spokane office is basing their program on many of the facets in that program. “Initially, we will have foster homes as well as one group home, but with time we hope to add some transitional housing as well,” says Lisa Johnson, Unaccompanied Refugee Program foster parent recruiter. “Spokane is becoming increasingly known for their diverse cultures as well as accommodating nature, which only added to the decision to bring these youth to our community.”

To achieve unaccompanied refugee status (legal status), it must be first determined that it is unsafe for the youth to go back to their country of origin, and the youth cannot—or chose to not—stay in the country in which they currently dwell.

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Once that determination is made, the youth can begin the two to four year process to become an URM. Each youth has to go through five different U.S. agencies as well as numerous other mental and physical testing. Due to the major decisions to be made (whether or not to start the process or stay in the current country) as well as the rigorous process, the youth aren’t able to begin the process until they are 10-12. This means that after a 2-4 year process, most of the youth will be about 15-16.

During the licensing process, the licensing agency gets to know each family very well, as well as what a good match might look like, so once they become a licensed home, they can determine—out of the kids available to our area—which child would be a good match. “The family is then given the opportunity to look at the file we have to determine if they think that the match is a good one as well,” says Lisa. “This is very important in that the youth will become a permanent

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If they only knew

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or as far back as I can remember I have been flirtatious. I was flirtatious before I even knew the meaning of the word. In grade school, third grade even, I would walk into the classroom and see that the desks had been rearranged. My first thought would be sadness that I would no longer be sitting next to my usual neighbor, whom I had no doubt become attached to, but then the rush of adrenalin would kick in. Who will I be seated next to for the foreseeable future? Please let it be a boy, because boys are so fun to ________ with. That blank would be “flirt,” but that word was not in my vocabulary yet.

I only knew how exhilarating it was to get a boy wrapped round my finger.

I am now approaching middle age and that exhilaration is not even hinting at subsiding.

Attention from a boy and later, a man, has remained the single greatest rush in my life. Many would assume there is something dark behind this—a history of abuse, an inadequate relationship with my father, or some hole in my soul that I am seeking to fill. This is simply not the case.

Men who flirt and love female attention are viewed as fun, happy, jolly people; but women who do the same are presumed to be injured in some way.

Professionally, I have made my way in a man’s field, where I daily find myself in situations where the stakes and the stress

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are so high that many people would buckle. I have had some professional victories that put me over the moon, but still nothing compares to the victory I feel when I have captured a man’s attention.

Now for the confession: flirtation is not always the end result. Sometimes, often in fact, the end result is a physical encounter. Sometimes it is limited to one encounter, and other times it is a series of encounters until the episode has run its course. It’s not love I am looking for, because I already have that.

Occasionally, someone will cast a raised eyebrow in my direction. Whether it is someone who has an arbitrary number in their head of how many encounters are acceptable in a lifetime, or a woman who thinks it is contrary to feminist progress to value male attention. If only they knew . . . that I am not going to defend myself to them, or to anyone. I am who I am.

Some people are trees, tall with deep roots, growing, changing and thriving while drawing on the same source for all time. I am not a tree; I am a wildflower.

My roots are barely secured into the ground, but my soul covers just as much ground as a tree. I grow, change, and thrive in the excitement of constant change.

I have been me since the day I was born. So far I have no lasting regrets, aside from the occasional lost earring, but even if regrets occur, they are not accompanied by apologies.

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Spokane’s Ethnic Markets

by David Ross

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trip to the ethnic markets in Spokane is a tour of the world’s great cuisines. From Germany east to Russia, a voyage through Asia and a trek across Mexico, you’ll discover dishes rooted in deep, cultural traditions.

Shopping at an ethnic market can be a bit daunting at first. Imported goods don’t always have English labels and you may shy away from a jar of preserved sardines or dried lily bulbs. Yet apprehension quickly fades as you move through the aisles and find yourself in a different country, learning about new foods.

When I first started shopping at ethnic stores, I was suspicious when I saw a curious, knobby green vegetable in the fresh produce section of an Asian market. (It was Chinese bitter melon, used in soups and stir-fries). Engage the shopkeepers and ask questions when you find something unfamiliar. They are delighted to welcome you and are proud to share their culture through food. There might be some conversational challenges, but the language of food is universal.

The prepared foods at ethnic markets are fresh, the flavors vibrant and the prices are incredibly reasonable. A filling meal is often less than a combo meal at a fast-food drive thru and I reckon far healthier. Some of the markets have a Facebook page, some a website, some just an address listing. But the adventure isn’t found online. Support our growing food culture in Spokane and our diverse community by shopping at these markets.

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ALPINE DELI—GERMANY

417 E. 3rd Ave., Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Weisswurst, knackwurst and bratwurst headline the German fare, but you’ll also find Belgian chocolates and Swedish lingonberry syrup, (delicious on waffles). The cheese offerings run deep, including “Raclette,” the famed melting cheese from Switzerland. I counted four shelves lined with all manner of sauerkraut and six different kinds of spaetzle, (German egg noodle dumplings). Breads and huge soft pretzels arrive fresh from the Hess German bakery in Seattle.

The best way to taste Alpine Deli is to select one of the daily specials. On Wednesday you might find Pork Schnitzel with Spätzle, Friday might be Sauerbraten with Dumplings and Red Cabbage. I chose the “Wurst Teller” platter, ($ 7.45), a smorgasbord of meats, cheeses, bread and tangy mustard. You can’t go home without a slice of the luxurious Black Forest Torte.

GOOD CHOICE MARKET— RUSSIA

9512 E. Sprague, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Don’t let the faded KFC building fool you, step inside to rows of shelves lined with Russian and Eastern European specialties, including a mesmerizing array of pickled vegetables. The hard candies come in more than 50 flavors and the cold case displays unique, cured meats and cheeses. At least four different types of caviar are always available and don’t miss the smoked fish.

Arrive before noon and the jovial ladies will bring out a tray of freshly fried “Pirozhki“ (pastries filled with beef and spices), for your personal selection. I had a lunch of Pirozhki, Chicken Chebureki and peppery sour pickles and dessert, ($10.00). The homemade “Markiza” cake is scrumptious—layers of crisp meringue, raspberry and nut cake cloaked in buttercream.

Kiev Markets and Mariupol Markets are other good choices for Russian and Eastern European foods and candies.

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CASANO’S—ITALY

2002 E. Mission Ave., Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

In business for decades, Casano’s is Spokane’s best shop for imported Italian ingredients and fresh foods. The dried pasta comes in shapes you’ve never seen and there’s a vast selection of olive oils and wines.

I visit Casano’s during the Holidays for the Italian pannetone, (sweet bread studded with dried fruits), and the marron glace’ (candied chestnuts).

The deli counter serves a fine sandwich. I couldn’t resist the mortadella studded with pistachios and provolone served on Tuscan bread, ($8.49). You can’t pass up the juicy, fried chicken. It’s not Italian-inspired, but the secret is the “broaster” cooking technique of the 1950s.

For a weeknight dinner, take home the prized meat lasagna, ($7.99) and garlic bread or the savory veal cannoli and alfredo sauce.

ASIAN WORLD FOOD MARKET— ASIA

3314 N. Division St., Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

The cuisine of Korea is the focus, but you’ll find China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippine’s and the Middle East are also represented.

The passionate sushi chef will find a variety of dried seaweed and seasonings. I’ve never seen so many different flavors of dried ramen noodles.

There must be a hundred varieties lining the shelves.

I like the delectable little bites made fresh like seaweed salad and fried anchovies tossed in a spicy, sweet sauce. Your sweet tooth will be satisfied by an array of crackers, cookies and “mochi” ice cream, (sweet rice wrapped around ice cream).

Grandma is cooking daily specials in the back like “Japchae,” a cold salad of rice noodles, sweet potato, carrot and spinach, ($4.99).

Best Asian Market, sells Chinese and Asian ingredients. Don’t forget the fresh Banh Mi sandwich rolls or the crispy duck and pork belly.

Oriental Market, offers Asian goods and a fine selection of Middle Eastern and Halal items.

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DELEON—MEXICO

102 E. Francis, Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Our appetite for the flavors of Mexico grew this year when Sergio DeLeon opened a second store in the Spokane Valley. Step into the world of the Mexican pantry. The varieties of fresh and dried chilies is immense, along with fresh produce, beans, rice, numerous styles of adobos and marinades and Mexican fruit sodas. One can’t pass by the fresh baked goods filled with rich pastry cream and tropical fruits.

The butcher counter sells tender skirt steak marinated in spices and onions, seasoned and ready for your summer grill. The fresh tortillas and chips are legendary, complemented by a selection of fresh salsas and guacamole.

The DeLeon kitchen serves authentic Mexican dishes, including huevos rancheros for breakfast, (eggs on tortillas with salsa). Weekends bring forth barbacoa—slow roasted, meltingly tender beef served in soft corn tortillas with cilantro, onion and lime, ($7.99 including refried beans and rice). For the adventurous, weekends offer bowls of soulwarming menudo—soft beef tripe simmered in spicy chile broth topped with cilantro and fresh lime juice.

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FOOD ROULETTE/sushi

Food Roulette:

Sushi A

by Kris Kilduff

s the resident foodie of my friends and family, there is this long standing tradition of leading the blind into unproven new restaurants, urging them toward fresh sheets and being a cheerleader for ethnic cuisine. There’s a certain mystery toward Asian menus that consist of more than almond chicken. Take sushi. Even if there wasn’t a misconception that it means “raw fish,” people are still afraid of what lurks in the rice and fall victim to buzzwords like “eel sauce” and “masago.” Let’s clear some things up and explore five local sushi houses bringing something a little different to the table.

QQ Sushi

—1902 W. Francis Ave. *Winner* Fire Lion King $12.00

Weary of raw fish? QQ offers baked rolls with many traditional flavors but finished in an oven. This one was packed with eel, crab and avocado then topped with salmon. The broiler seared the fattiness of the salmon into a beautiful presentation. Almost too good to eat. Almost.

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Sushi.com—430 W. Main Ave. Downtowner $15.95

A good sushi house is measured by its tuna. If you’re a novice, lean toward the variety of spicy tuna rolls. A fish’s fat content often creates flavor profiles that stick out in a sea of mystery tastes and textures. This delectable roll had a few surprises: deep fried onion, avocado with a honey mustard sauce.

Couple of Chefs—Food Truck Sushi Burrito $10

I know what you’re thinking, sushi at a food truck? But make no mistake, this catering couple’s sushi burrito offers spicy ahi tuna, cucumber, carrot, cabbage and rice snug in a nori wrapper. A bit messy but undoubtedly delicious.

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Yuzen

—5204 N. Division Caterpillar Roll $12.50

If you are what you eat, I’ll be metamorphosing into a butterfly any minute. A smoked eel, crab meat and Japanese cucumber created caterpillar covered with slices of creamy avocado. I added a little bit of sriracha for heat and it became the perfect mix of sweet and savory.

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Nothing is better for your dinner table than locally grown, farm fresh produce and proteins.

The Inland Northwest is a rich agricultural region which means the farmer’s markets don’t get much better. Here’s a list by days of the week of communities that offer farm fresh products at neighborhood markets.

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Cheney Farmers Market 2-6 p.m. through September 27 609 Second St. in the City Hall parking lot Fairwood Flea and Farmers Market 3-7 p.m. May 17 through Oct. 11 Fairwood Shopping Center 319 W. Hastings Road

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Pullman Farmers Market 3:30-6 p.m., through October 19 Spot Shop parking lot 240 N.E. Kamiaken St., Pullman Spokane Farmers Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 8 through October 20 W. Fifth Avenue, Spokane Kootenai County Downtown Farmers Market 4-7 p.m., through September Fifth Street between Sherman and Front, Coeur d’Alene Kootenai County Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through October Southeast corner of U.S. Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue, Hayden Rathdrum Farmers Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays of the month, May 14 through Aug. 27.

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Thursday

Thursday Market in the South Perry District 3-7 p.m. through October 27 924 S. Perry St., Spokane

Friday

Chewelah Farmers Market 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. through midOctober Chewelah City Park, Chewelah Emerson-Garfield Farmers Market 3-7 p.m. June 10 through September 30.

Knox Presbyterian Church 806 W. Knox Ave., Spokane Hillyard Farmers Market 3-6 p.m., mid-June through September Corner of Queen and Market

Saturday

Liberty Lake Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through October 8 Liberty Square Building parking lot 1421 N. Meadowwood Ln., Liberty Lake Northeast Washington Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through October Corner of Main and Astor, Colville

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Pend Oreille Valley Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through October Union and Spruce in Newport Spokane Farmers Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 14 through October 29 20 W. Fifth Ave., Spokane

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Post Falls Farmers Market 1-3 p.m. June 5 through August 28 545 N. Garden Plaza Ct., Post Falls

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LIQUID LIBATIONS/palouse pint

P a l o u s e

P i n t :

THE TRULY LOCAL BEER

by Chris Lozier

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f the Inland Northwest was a beer, what would it taste like?

Now, thanks to Spokane Valley’s Palouse Pint malt house, you can find out.

Palouse Pint is a new venture from LINC Foods, a farm-to-end-user food cooperative. It is a big deal— the first co-op malt house in the country—and it is part of a wave of micro-malting fa cilities sprouting up across the nation.

Malt is the backbone for many beers and spirits, and while the specifics can get complicated, the premise of malting is simple: trick grain into sprouting by wetting it, then stop the process at the right moment with heat and air. This turns complex starches in the grain into simple sugars that yeast can eat to make beer, whiskey and really unique foods.

The project started in 2014 when Joel Williamson and Beth Robinette of LINC wanted to find a way to add value to grain grown by local farmers. Even though so many quality breweries, bakeries and distilleries are located here on the edge of the bread-basket Palouse, those end-users and farmers rarely work together.

“It’s crazy,” says Beth. “We’re one of the most productive graingrowing regions in the entire world and you can’t buy a beer made with local ingredients. We grow about 80 percent of U.S. hops in Washington, we should have the most local of local.”

Palouse Pint’s malting facility was the missing link, or LINC as Joel

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says. Generally, Palouse farmers grow their grain for the commodity market and they rarely know where it ends up. When the market is down, they can even lose money on their harvest.

Now, LINC’s member farmers can send some of their grain to the malt house, and end-users can take it from there. The malt costs a little more than commodity malt, but the money stays in the region rather than disappearing, benefitting the growers economically and creating a new revenue stream for the LINC co-op. And, for the brewers, bakers, distillers and their customers, it has a unique local story and flavor.

Beeroir

Joel and LINC’s director of sales and marketing, Dan Jackson, are both avid homebrewers, and they wondered what flavors might be hiding in new grain varieties and malt roasts. Winemakers and oenophiles use the French term terroir (tair-wah) to describe a wine that tastes like the place where it was grown, and now our local brewers and beer lovers can too, something Joel calls “beeroir.”

In order to earn his title as maltster, Joel attended the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre in Winnipeg, Canada. Upon returning, he spoke with local brewers to find

out what they would want from Palouse Pint.

From those conversations, Joel learned they were not just interested in Palouse Pint because of the flavor, but also because of the story. While brewers, bakers and distillers already have access to good quality malts, they often do not know where that malt comes from beyond their supplier. But with Palouse Pint, they do.

All of Palouse Pint’s malts are made in their five-ton drum malter, and they are labeled with the malt roast, grain variety and the grower’s name. Joel says these local connections and stories create a strong platform for marketing and demand.

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“We want to show off the brewers,” he explains. “We’ll be able to add a marketing benefit to them.”

Tapping into the popular locavore culture and the local food movement, Palouse Pint beers, breads and whiskeys will have a short, traceable story back to the field.

Right now, the primary character in that story is Bill Myers of Joseph’s Grainery in Colfax. Joseph’s has been a LINC member since they started, and they were already familiar with marketing specialty grains through their website and local stores, offering flours, baking and pancake mixes, and whole grains and legumes they grow and mill themselves.

“All a farmer really wants (besides getting paid) is to see people enjoy what he raises,” Bill says. “I am overjoyed that this barley makes such good beer.”

Bill grows an uncommon malting barley called Baronesse, which has low protein levels that craft brewers need and a distinctive flavor. Depending on how Joel malts it at LINC, the flavors range from biscuit-y to Ritz crackers and more, tastes that carry over into the products made from it.

Joel says that by using different grain varieties from different growers, craft brewers that use Palouse Pint will be able to offer beers that other brewers cannot.

“Say you go to the brewers supply right now for your malt, you’re going to buy a blended product that meets their specifications,” he explains. “From us you’re going to get that specific barley from that specific barn, and it’s going to have different protein levels and different reactions when you’re actually brewing. I think that’s going

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to be the biggest change in flavor profiles when the end product comes out.”

Homebrewers enjoy working with it, too, and several homebrew shops around the area sell Palouse Pint, like Nu Home Brew & Bottles who carries their entire line. In June, LINC hosted a malt house tour for the Inland Brewers Unite (IBU) homebrew club where hobby brewers brought their Palouse Pint beers to share and compare.

Before that in May, they held the Palouse Pint Showcase at the facility, with locally sourced food from chefs Travis Dickinson of Clover and Shawn Duffy of Culture Breads, and Palouse Pint beers from Badass Backyard, Bellwether, Big Barn, Black Label, Hopped Up, No-Li, Orlison, Perry Street and Young Buck breweries.

To taste it for yourself, check with these breweries and others, as the list of local Palouse Pint users is growing monthly. Several local bakeries and restaurants are working it into some delicious specialty foods, as well, and Tinbender Craft Distillery made an all-Spokane single malt Palouse Pint whiskey.

“The malt is wonderful, and what’s fun about local is that you actually get to talk to the folks you supply,” Bill says. “This makes farming fun again.”

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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monthly subscription box bringing date night back with a shared culinary experience for couples who want to ignite that spark into their relationship, whether budding or established.

Starting with a destination, the team at Culinary Cupid puts together a recipe, a custom spice blend, a moodsetting playlist, beverage pairings, and includes a kitchen gadget to create the ultimate experience for subscribers.

“There are other food subscription boxes out there, but none that are really focusing on the experience around a date night. It’s not just a meal, but a whole experience,” says Chris Greene, COO. “While Culinary Cupid does not include the fresh ingredients, we see this as a plus. You don’t have to feel stressed to prepare the food before it goes bad. Many of the hard to find ingredients are included, and shopping, planning and preparing the meal are all part of the experience. A couple has time to plan a real date night—an opportunity to tune everything else out and focus on each other.” culinary-cupid.com

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1898 Public House—

2010 W. Waikiki Rd. Nestled away in the North Spokane Kalispel Golf and Country Club is a new open to the public eatery full of perfected cuisine and unique spirits. Try the blood orange rosemary fizz with the poke tower appetizer.

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Beerocracy—

911 W. Garland Ave. Garland has been in need of a local taphouse. Beer brainchild Tyler Riggs stepped up to the plate. Try Rogue Hazelnut Brown, Schilling Ginger Cider or anything from their rare bottled beer library.

Brewz on Barker—

18723 E. Cataldo Ave. Truck stops can have amazing food, too.

The newly remodeled diner offers wine, beer and a bevy of in-house edibles like chicken fried steak, ground brisket burgers and ginger teriyaki chicken wings.

Unforgiven Lounge—

108 N. Washington Ave. From Salon to Saloon, the new downtown space offers a modern lounge atmosphere full of leather furniture, assorted flatbreads and $5 happy hour martinis.

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RECIPES/salmon

Salmon Heaven

by Alisa Lewis photos by Annie Kuster

Spring Pea Smoked Salmon Bruschetta Peas are just at their prime in gardens and farmers markets. You may even plant a fall crop or see some at your local markets close to the fall season.

1 baguette 1 cup fresh peas in pod 1 lemon 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup shelled pistachios 1 handful of fresh basil 1 clove garlic 1 fillet Thunder’s Catch Smoked Salmon Blanch the fresh peas in their pod in boiling water for about 1 minute. Remove the peas and place directly into ice water to chill.

Use a food processor to blend the blanched peas, basil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pistachios until smooth.

Slice the baguette and toast if desired. Top with the pea pistachio mixture and a chunk of smoked salmon. Garnish with a squeeze of lemon juice and fresh basil.

Spring Pea Pappardelle 2-3 cups pappardelle pasta 1 cup fresh cream 2 cups fresh pea pods 1 lemon 2 cloves of garlic 1 TBS salt 1 TBS olive oil 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 fillet of Thunder’s Catch fresh salmon Boil pasta to aldente. Add fresh peas to the boiling water just before you drain to blanch the peas. Then strain the pasta and peas. Grill salmon as desired with salt and lemon juice.

Stir cream, salt, lemon, and parmesan cheese into warm pasta. Top with fresh parsley and grilled salmon.

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FOOD CHAIN/buying local

by Chris Patterson

W

e buy everything local.” It’s an evocative image that we all like to see our neighbors, people we know, thriving and being successful. But as you look at the stock on the shelves, how much of it is actually local? When you’re sitting at the restaurant looking at the menu, how much of that is local? Pineapples, olives, oranges, avocados, coffee, and say isn’t so . . . tequila!

None of that is local, not even the coffee.

It could be roasted here locally, but it’s not grown here. So, how do you buy local in a global economy? Just what is local? How do you define it? It means many things to many people, that’s part of the challenge. So let’s break it down into a couple of simple categories and look at it: geographic sourcing and economic impact.

Geographically Speaking Geographically what’s the definition of local? Spokane County? Regional Northwest?

Pacific Northwest? Some say 350 miles, oth-

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ers say an 8-hour drive. How many states can you get to in an 8-hour drive? Is that local? And quite frankly, your brand name jeans still aren’t sourced inside of that window. Thinking hard about it, very little of what we consume is produced inside of that 8-hour drive. On the food side, while there is quite a bit grown and produced around here, there are geographic limitations to our growing zone and seasons. Add in the acreage needed to sustain our population base, and we have some huge gaps present. Washington State’s number one crop (no surprise) is apples, followed by milk, wheat, and then potatoes. We are the number one exporter of hops in the U.S. However, there are a great many things that our region cannot produce reliably and in the quantities needed. It’s just the math and the reality of our growing climate.

Economic Impact in our Community.

The most common argument is keeping local money in the local market. Feed local businesses and local families. Completely agreeable thinking. But not at the expense of local families and businesses. Wait, how does that work? If you drive through Wyoming, once in a while you will see a Spokane Produce truck. If that local community rejects this fine Spokane company because it is not local, Spokane jobs are affected. What about the aforementioned local hops?

Goose Island brewing out of Chicago and Lagunitas Brewing, out of California, are two out of many that buy hops produced from our region, putting money into our regional economy and food on local tables. Should those markets reject products not grown in their region? Should we likewise not purchase their products because they are not manufactured here in spite of the local connection? How about some of the many local companies around here such as Sterling International? Their products are manufactured here, and exported all around the world. If other communities said “we only buy local” what would the impact here be? Export-

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ing from here is every bit as important to us, as buying local is to supporting our community. Run the dogmatic risk of buying only local, from the outside looking in, and we are faced with quite the double-edged sword.

Does buying from a local-based company that sources the products from outside the area qualify as buying local? Here locally in the food world, FSA, Charlies, Spokane Produce and URM are the redistributors that bring the limes, avocados, and pineapples into our region. We all need to support our customers with a consistent and reliable supply of the products they need. Whereas I cannot speak to their local vendor partners, FSA has nearly a hundred regional/local growers and manufacturers we support. Continuing, what about big companies? What’s the difference between a big company from here and a big company from outside Spokane? Just how much of your dollar spent at that business leaves the community? The national average for a chain restaurant profit and loss statement is about 10 to 15 percent profit.

Usually there’s 5 percent for “corporate administration” and that’s what typically leaves. The rest usually stays here: payroll, local vendors, suppliers, and services. So, worst case $.20 on the dollar leaves the area and the rest remains local. Is it the line of sight to real people, versus faceless corporations and shareholders? Very understandable, and something I struggle with myself. I’m not necessarily a big fan of publicly traded companies. But in the end, even some of these big businesses started off just like many of our businesses,

small in the beginning stages, all hoping to grow and thrive. Food Services of America is that story: family owned and born and raised in the Northwest, and now servicing a dozen states.

The fact is buying local is not as simple as it sounds. So many questions and hidden pitfalls need to be considered by you, the consumer. Locally produced, sourced, or owned? In a perfect world, yes to all three. But we all know the world isn’t perfect. We all know what we want and need as consumers and the simple fact is much of it just isn’t available locally. I like thinking in terms of the line of sight of knowing who I’m buying from, and are they someone I can trust. In the end, are they supporting and adding to our community? That very desirable image of our neighbors and people we know thriving and being successful, regardless if it’s being produced and staying here, externally sourced and brought here, or produced here and exported.

Food for thought.

In the meantime, let’s get back to the topic of that local tequila.

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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The Dining Guide includes summaries of local restaurants that are featured on a rotating basis each issue. Suggestions for additions or corrections can be sent to stephanie@spokanecda.com.

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ASIAN AND INDIAN Aloha Island Grill. Hawaiian. Operating out of two former Taco John shacks on Monroe and West Francis, Patrick and Lori Keegan serve up fresh, tender Teriyaki Chicken “plates” that will keep you coming back. Based on family recipes from the islands and plenty more than just teriyaki, both spots offer a student discount; the Francis location serves a creative breakfast concoction called the “Loco Moco.” Open daily. 1724 N. Monroe (509) 443-1632 and 1220 W. Francis (509) 413-2029. eataloha.com Ginger Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar. Japanese and Chinese. Owner Jingou Sun has put together a brilliant team with Tong Lui in charge of an LA-style sushi bar and Jay Jay Lu turning out brilliant traditional Chinese hot entrées. The Steamed Dumplings Szechwan Style are amazingly like the dumplings in China. The portions are generous and there is plenty of creativity tucked into the massive menu. Tues-Sun 11 a.m.-10 p.m., closed Mon. 1228 S. Grand Blvd.

(509) 315-5201. gingerspokane.com Nudo. Asian-fusion. This new-age “ramen house”

speaks urban cool in the heart of downtown Spokane.

Try the Grilled Miso Chilean Sea Bass, Edamame, or Crisp Salt and Pepper Basil Chicken for appetizers, followed by a Tonkotsu Bowl featuring fresh ramen, barbecue pork, hard-boiled egg, corn, braised bamboo shoots and seaweed in a slow-boiled pork bone broth. Their signature Ramen Burger—a freshground beef patty topped with arugula and tonkatsu sauce between two homemade rounds of “ramen bun” is a fun entrée. A well-selected drink menu, late hours, and modern lounge-feel makes it well set for lingering dates and après-event noshing. Vegetarian options also offered. Mon-Sat 11 a.m-close. 818 W. Sprague. (509) 290-5763. nudoramen.com

Sushi.com. Japanese. We still think the name is

about as cheesy as you can get for a sushi bar and Japanese restaurant, but the food transcends the curious dot.com label over the door. Sit at the sushi bar and enjoy what’s fresh or take a table and explore the menu that also includes plenty of excellent hot options if raw fish still makes you nervous. Some of our favorites are the super white tuna and the house tempura. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat 12-9 p.m., Sun 12-8 p.m. 430 W. Main Ave., Spokane. (509) 8380630. -

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 12-9:30 p.m., Sun 12-9 p.m.

Delivery available. thaibamboorestaurant.com Top of India. Indian. A hidden gem serving up

northern Indian dishes in a surprisingly chic space tucked into a tiny house off East Sprague. Owner and chef Manjit Kaur brings the specialties she learned to cook on the family farm in the Jalandhar district of Punjab to the Northwest. Don’t miss the garlic naan or the Chicken Tikka Masala, but order just about anything and expect it to be quite good. There is also a lunch buffet for $9.99. Open daily 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

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BARBECUE Chicken-N-Mo. “Amazing-Crispy-Tender-Chickenn-More” could have been the name. It is that good, and Bob Hemphill—full-time cook and part-time preacher—is telling the truth about the “more” as well: moist ribs slathered in Hemphill’s own sweet and kicking, Texas-style barbeque sauce, cornmealbreaded catfish fried fresh when you order, pulled pork sandwiches, fiery red beans and sweet crisp coleslaw. Call ahead if you want catfish and save room for the cobbler or sweet potato pie. 414 W. Sprague. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 12-8 p.m. (509) 838-5071. chicken-n-more.com 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. Uncle Leroy’s BBQ. Don’t be surprised if you’re

greeted by a line of people at Leroy’s—they’re simply waiting their turn to sample Mr. Payne’s world class fare. A red shack with limited but comfortable seating inside, a multi level barbecue smoker (AKA the pit) out back, a patio deck with picnic tables out front and plenty of parking make up an ideal, holein-the-wall setting for pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, spokanecda.com • JULY • 2016

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smoked sausage and beef brisket. Dinner platters include house made beans, coleslaw, and a beverage.

For textbook Kansas City-style smokiness finished off with some cornbread and maybe some peach cobbler, look no further than this charming BBQ joint located in Spokane Valley just off the Pines exit. 205 S. Pines Spokane Valley. Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

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BISTROS Hay J’s Bistro. This surprising Liberty Lake bistro

located in a Conoco parking lot pulls off high end food in an intimate setting that is a delight given the asphalt and gas pumps fifty feet away. At lunch Hay J’s Bistro offers entrees like a Chicken Pesto Burger and a Blackened Steak Wrap. Several dinner favorites are the Crab Stuffed Chicken and the Bistro Medallions. Hay J’s also offers catering and has developed a loyal following of locals who feel they no longer need to drive into Spokane for an upscale meal.

Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 3-8 p.m.. (509) 926-2310. 21706 E. Mission Ave, Liberty Lake. hayjsbistro.com

Herbal Essence Café. Northwest cuisine. This relaxed downtown restaurant tucked into the middle of a block on Washington serves Northwest bistro food and works hard to offer great service. The menu offers up baseball-cut sirloins, a whole stuffed Dungeness crab and a swordfish steak stuffed with pesto and baked off with a parmesan crust. Try the awardwinning house salad, brilliant with sliced pears, crumbled Gorgonzola and a white truffle vinaigrette. 115 N. Washington. Lunch Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Dinner Mon-Sat 5-close. (509) 838-4600. herbalessence, Dinner cafe.com Lunch 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. -

Latah Bistro. Four signature pizzas with thin but amazingly tender crusts are just the beginning of an exceptional menu with such items as wild mushroom ravioli in a smoky pancetta cream sauce, seared ahi, and pan-fried calamari. The sugar pumpkin bread pudding will spoil your Thanksgiving pie forever.

The wine list is surpassed by the startling after dinner chocolate list. Ask for a sampler and fascinating explanation. Latah Bistro also features an ever changing Fresh Sheet and a heated outdoor patio during summer months. 4241 S. Cheney-Spokane Rd., off Highway 195. Lunch daily 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Happy Hour seven days 2-5 p.m., Dinner daily 5 p.m.-Close.

(509) 838-8338. latahbistro.com Mizuna. While still hewing to its vegetarian and

vegan origins, Mizuna has expanded its horizons to include carnivorous fare with something to satisfy everyone. One of the most outstanding restaurants in town, Mizuna’s kitchen has a commitment to sourcing local, seasonable foods when possible. The Portobello Mushroom sandwich and the Seared Ahi Salad are always delectable favorites, as well as own-

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features an expansive selection of cleverly named martinis to complement a mix of appetizers, salads, and entrees in a casual and intimate converted home. Ask the staff and they are likely to suggest you try the Dirty Monica with some Skinny Secretaries. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat-Sun, 3 p.m.-11 p.m.

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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 Amer-

ican 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

Little Euro. Valley fans of the Old European can re-

joice. One look at the menu and you’ll see that Little Euro offers many of the same breakfast delights as its North Division sibling: Danish Aebelskivers, Swedish Crepes, and that mountain of breakfast on a plate they call Hungarian Goulash. Lunch also served. Daily 6 a.m.–2 p.m. 517 N. Pines Rd. in the Spokane Valley.

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amazing breakfast creations at the Old European arrived with Marie Mekkelsen when she emigrated from Denmark to America in 1906 at age 18, and this restaurant has remained a family affair with everything made from scratch, including Marie’s amazing Danish Aebelskievers (ball pancakes cooked in a cast iron skillet over an open flame). In addition to the original aebelskievers, Old European offers them stuffed with blueberries, sausage and havarti, or huckleberries (in season) as well. Topped with whipped cream they are a true delight. Also worthy of note is the true, freshly squeezed orange juice and the massive Hungarian Goulash with shredded potatoes, peppers, onions, ham, sausage, bacon and four eggs topped with cheddar cheese and fresh tomatoes. North: 7640 N. Division, (509) 467-5987. Mon-Sat 6 a.m.-2 p.m., Sun 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 1710 E. Schneidmiller Ave, Post Falls. (208) 777-2017. Mon-Sat 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sun 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. oldeuropean-restaurant.com

Soulful Soups and Spirits. Show up at lunch for love in a bowl or in the evening for a beer, a glass of wine, or something stiffer. Five to seven different soups are offered daily with a fine Tomato Basil offered anytime the doors are open. Daily offerings are cooked from scratch and could include cream

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Garageland. Located in an iconic Spokane

venue, Garageland specializes in Inland Northwest cuisine using all natural meats and seasonal ingredients. The bar features craft cocktails, an extensive absinthe list, and curated local and international beers and wine. Also well-known as one of the best record stores in the region—with punk, jazz and rock offerings and thousands of vinyl titles. 230 W. Riverside Ave. Mon-Thur 10 a.m.-12 a.m., Fri 10 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat 7 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun 10 a.m.-12 a.m. (509) 315-8324 and on Facebook. -

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, WedSat 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.

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Anthony’s. A staple to the local seafood scene, Anthony’s is now open on Lake Coeur d’Alene with an unmatched views and an unwavering commitment to fresh northwest seafood, along with local wine and microbrews and the freshest

seasonal produce in Idaho. It has two outdoor fireplaces and a spectacular view of Riverstone Pond. Lunch seven days a week 11 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Dinner Sunday to Thursday 4-9:30 p.m and Friday/Saturday: 4-10:30 p.m.1926 W. Riverstone Dr., Coeur d’Alene. (208)664-4665. anthonys.com.

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Clinkerdagger. English pub décor overlooking

the Spokane River. Known for their fresh seafood, steaks, and rock salt-roasted prime rib, Clinkerdagger is a favorite eating place among locals.

Their salmon filet is one of the best in the area.

The Broadway Pea Salad and Blums Coffee Toffee Pie are two classics since 1974. Two cozy fireplaces make for a warm, friendly atmosphere. 621 W. Mallon (in the Flour Mill). Lunch Mon-Fri 11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Dinner Mon-Thurs 4:30-9:00 p.m., Fri 4:30-9:30 p.m., Sat 4-9:30 p.m., Sun lounge 2-9 p.m. and dinner 3-8 p.m. (509) 328-5965. clinkerdagger.com. Lunch , Dinner

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 oneof-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. SunThurs, 3 p.m.–11p.m. Fri-Sat. 159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks downtown. (509) 777-3900. steamplantspokane.com

ITALIAN Ferrante’s Marketplace Café. This South Hill

restaurant combines two great pastimes: gourmet Italian food and shopping. Ferrante’s offers a wide variety of gourmet pastas, pizzas, and paninis along with a kid’s menu and delicious gelato.

Stop in for a full dinner or order it to go and shop while you wait. The marketplace offers unique gifts, such as jewelry, wines, cookies and candies, many from local vendors. Enjoy the neighborhood feel of this Italian café. 4516 S. Regal. Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (509) 443-6304. doitalian.com -

Italian Kitchen. Owners Bryce and Lyndsay Kerr have created a beautiful and charming dé-

cor 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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PUB AND LOUNGE FARE The Blackbird Tavern and Kitchen. Head straight to the bar where there are 34 beers (and four wines) on electronic tap, or take a seat at a squishy leather booth at a butcher block table. If it’s warm enough, you might want to sit on the patio under strings of Edison light bulbs. Located in the historic Broadview Dairy Building just north of downtown, the Blackbird offers southern-inspired gastropub fare like Bacon Fat Popcorn, Marinated Scallops and a bevy of burgers. A convenient location, kind, attentive service, the chance to try ingredients and combinations unlike any other area restaurant, bottomless mimosas at brunch and a bit of homey resemblance to its sister restaurant Manito Tap House on the South Hill make it a solid choice for friends and families alike.

905 N. Washington. Open Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat-Sun 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 3-11 p.m. (509) 392-4000. theblackbirdspokane.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.

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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 -

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O’Doherty’s Irish Grille. Traditional Irish pub fare. Reuben sandwiches, fish and chips, burgers and salads are the specialties. An outdoor eating area in this downtown restaurant overlooks Spokane Falls Boulevard and Riverfront Park; perfect for early evening dining and people watching. Live folk music most Tuesday evenings. 525 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.

Sun-Mon 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues-Thurs 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m. (509) 747-0322. O’Doherty’s Irish Pub and BBQ Catering Company. The valley pub with a family-friendly din-

ing room, a traditional Irish menu, and Southern-style barbeque done on the premises thanks to a massive smoker installed by the former tenant, Smoky’s BBQ. Try the Guinness beer-battered fish and chips, the slow cooked corned beef, and the smoky pulled pork. In addition to the beers on tap, the bar includes a line-up of high-quality Scotch. Opens at 11:30 a.m. during the week and 9 a.m. for breakfast

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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.

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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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ing 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. SunThurs 3–11 p.m. Fri-Sat.159 S. Lincoln, under the

smokestacks, downtown. (509) 777-3900. steamplantspokane.com

Steelhead Bar and Grille. Since its opening in May 2006, the Steelhead Bar and Grille has been an upscale downtown pub with an atmosphere evocative of Northwest living. The bar is intelligently stocked, especially with Bourbon and Canadian whiskies. Entrees include the Steel Burger and the “Downtown” Linguine. Sun-Mon 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Tues-Thurs 11 a.m.-midnight, FriSat 11a.m.-midnight (Bar open until 2 a.m.). 218 N. Howard. (509) 747-1303. The Swinging Doors. Opened in May of 1981,

the tavern turned restaurant has been in the same family for its whole life. With 27 beers on tap and 60 television screens, The Swinging Doors is a sports fan’s paradise. On the food front, the restaurant is famous for its large portions (which can be split). Breakfast is served all day and the huge pieces of Broasted Chicken remain the most popular item on the golf-themed menu. Show up on your birthday for a free steak dinner. Open seven days a week from 6:45 a.m.-2 a.m. 1018 W. Francis. (509) 326-6794. theswingingdoors.com -

Timber. A sleek yet laid back gastropub in Post

Falls, Timber is all about nostalgia with its sepiahued history of the region’s logging industry on their walls and a friendly wait staff bedecked in lumberjack-chic red suspenders. The diverse menu puts its focus on pizza with star attractions like BBQ Roadhouse (brisket, pulled pork, German sausage, sliced apple and house-made cheese blend). Other gastropub-esque dishes include the duck quesadilla, a surprisingly creative house salad, and chocolate Stromboli. More conventional favorites like the “Consummate Burger” and airline chicken also pepper the menu. Timber has enough funky dishes to earn its gastro pub cred, where new combinations are likely to become old favorites. 1610 E. Schneidmiller Ave. Mon-Thur 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (208) 262-9593. facebook. com/timbergastropub

PIZZA Fire Artisan Pizza. Walk in the front door and you smell smoke from local orchard wood burning at 800 degrees in the Forno Bravo oven that is a focal piece of the open kitchen at the back of the restaurant. Whether you order up one of the creative pizzas on the menu or design your own pie, you are in for a treat. Fire’s chewy charred crust and bright red sauce are both excellent. The wine list is also well chosen and the space has an industrial retro feel that also manages to be warm and welcoming. Sun –Thu 11:30 a.m.9:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat, 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. 517 Sherman Ave. in Coeur d’Alene (also in Downtown Spokane). (208) 676-1743.

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ful thought went into the design of this pub and pizza sibling of the Downriver Grill—and it’s paying off. The Goat offers both classic and artisan toppings on Neapolitanstyle pies, the “char”

on the crust imparting a distinctive, crunchy flavor. Try the surprising Kiernan and wash it down with a craft beer (14 taps, 1 gravity-fed cask beer, and more than 50 more in bottles).

The Goat has a “Mug Club” for regulars; all dishes are named after neighborhood quirks–see if you can decipher their menucryptography. Open daily at 11 a.m. Closes at 10 p.m. (11 p.m. on Fri and Sat). 3318 W. Northwest Blvd. (509) 327-8277. theflyinggoat.com

Republic Pi. From the purveyors of The

Flying Goat is the South Hill version of artisan pizza goodness. The overall unique pizza-gourmet salad-craft beer concept is the same, but with little menu overlap (favorites like the Dalton, Waikiki and Kiernan are served at both locations). Prior to pies, try the Rockwood Avocado sliced, beer battered, fried and served with Pico de Gallo and lime crème, or the spicy and addictive Cliff Park Brussels Sprouts roasted with crispy bacon, balsamic, cracked pepper and chili flakes. Pizzas come in two varieties: ”Traditionalists,” like The District with red sauce, sopressetta, fresh basil, cremini mushrooms and smoked fresh mozzarella, and “Progressives,” like The Republic, a puttanesca pizza topped with tomatoes, capers, Kalamata olives, green onion, basil and fresh mozzarella. A wide selection of locally focused beer on tap, wine, cocktails and a dessert menu round out the experience. 611 E. 30th Ave. Sun-Thur 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-midnight. (509) 863-9196.

OTHER Brain Freeze Creamery. Ice cream,

espresso drinks and sandwiches are offered all day at this welcoming, family-friendly spot in Kendall Yards. They offer 24 different flavors with at least a few vegan and dairyfree options each day. Try a scoop of their famed Palouse Crunch, a blend of cinnamon ice cream, red lentils and candied almonds, or Muddy Cups-Dirty Dishes, a brownie batter ice cream studded with mini peanut butter cups. Another favorite is Cakey Doe, vanilla cake batter ice cream with chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough. Anvil coffee and espresso and a small selection of hearty sandwiches broaden the menu just enough to suit everyone’s tastes. 1238 W. Summit Parkway. Sun–Thurs 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 7 a.m.-10 p.m., brainfreeze.bz (509) 321-7569.

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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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If you commit to something, you must follow through. Show up, exceed expectations—including your own—and you will be surprised at the opportunities that follow.

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Sometimes you have to kick your team’s ass, then later pat them on the back.

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Never stop learning. I think this is what draws me to the cooking profession: there are endless ideas and possibilities regarding food.

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Be real. Eat real food. Treat yourself well. Be a good listener. Follow through.

People can tell when you are not being your true self and it will impact their relations with you in the future.

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Respectfully engage in social media banter if you disagree, but not to the point of insulting others.

There may have been a few times I learned this the hard way (Cheers, Mr. Bozzi).

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Don’t ever—never ever—tick off vegan animal rights activists (trust me on this). They will multiply like the rabbits they are harboring in their backyards and will never leave you alone.

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pastry chef who cares about my feelings but doesn’t care if she kicks my ass, a mother of a step-daughter, a father dying of cancer, and my own children talking and smiling. This is what I know.

One thing I have learned in my life is that people are amazing and can do great things. In the restaurant industry, and probably most industries, it’s ultimately the people you’re surrounded by. My fellow coworkers are not below me, they are not my employees, they are not minions. They are my equals and they work for themselves, and for this reason it is crucial to grant creative freedom to keep minds sharp and foster a sense of ownership and pride. Doing so requires a high level of trust, which doesn’t always turn out in my favor, but it is the only way to conduct business. No one will progress in developing passion or respect for what they’re doing unless they are given that room to grow. The people with whom I share my work environment are what drive me to be always moving forward and seeking further growth.

The culture of our being is the mind of the earth, and every time we try to force change something is lost. Acceptance is the greatest achievement. This is what I know.

And for the young person just starting out, listening with intent and scratching at an opportunity to showcase their integrity:

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Weak people make demands on others and great people make demands on themselves.

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If somebody pisses on your back it means you’re winning.

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The success of the team is also your success.

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And remember it’s always about your passion, integrity and attitude—not your ability.

Volunteer if you want to learn.

Don’t work for free, but volunteer.

Be the first in and first out, night after night after night after night.

Leaders won’t teach those who think they already know everything.

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If you think your goals are unachievable, don’t change them—change your attitude.

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If you hate something, then you have already lost.

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If you’re going to do something, put your heart into it.

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So what drives me, moves me, inspires me and pushes me to be better than I was yesterday?

The people of the earth and the diversity of humankind.

Art, love, food, cooking, music, speech, poetry, thinking, friends, acting, giving a shit, and most importantly, family. This is the culture I talk about when I talk about What I Know.

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WHY WE LIVE HERE

Lance Kissler captured the beautiful firework explosion around the clock tower on Saturday, June 11 as Spokane’s LGBT and ally community observed the 25th anniversary of Pride: celebrating diversity and love. The very next day, the community gathered again, this time to honor those lost in the nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida.

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