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FOOD ISSUE Our taste buds are experiencing a Culinary Renaissance as our Food Scene deliciously explodes throughout the city.

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Annual Food Issue

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CONTENTS WHAT’S INSIDE 12

Editor’s Letter

Stephanie’s Thoughts

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First Look and Buzz

Wild Sage Expansion Lilacs & Lemons Summer After Sunset Hot Topic: Homelessness

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The Scene Hillyard Days Lilac Lit: Summer Reading Creatives: Mixed Media Music: Folkinception

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Datebook

The Best Options for Where to Go and What To Do

People Pages People & Events

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Metro Talk Fires in the Inland NW: Looking Back so we Can Prep Ahead for Fire Season

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Catalyst Power 50 Awards SPARK Event 6 Tips for Entrepreneurs Spokane Rising Lead Spokane Spokane Talks Online

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The Nest Travel-Inspired Office Design Lake Home Haven Flooring Options

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Real Estate Credit Fixes for Home Buying

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Horsepower Honoring Chuck Lyford

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Woman Pages Day in the Life Parenting Research Relationships Listen to Your Mother Sockpants & Superheroes

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Healthbeat Menopause and Your Heart Drinking Alcohol & Your Skin Armpit Sweat Treatment

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Local Cuisine Feasting At Home Burger Food Roulette Ribbon Cuttings: New Eateries Best Happy Hour Places Annual Foodie Affairs Food Chain: Sustainability Eats Without Wheat Signiture Dishes Cherry Recipes DINING GUIDE

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Mic Drop: Scott Brewer

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EDITOR LETTER/a note from Stephanie

The Gift of “Seeing” Others “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”

—Confucius

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read an article about how many lies humans say by the time they hit their 60s. Out of the speculated number of 66,000, one lie is “I’m fine.” The article was slanted toward civic responsibility and community building.

And I get it. I have the art of “I’m fine” down. But, when I take a moment to dig in, there is powerful truth in the acceptance of that “lie.”

In this month’s What I Know feature, Scott Brewer says, “I know it’s important to hear the answer when you ask someone how their day is. So many people have an amazing story to yarn and so few people have the time to hear them tell it.”

Perhaps “I’m fine” wouldn’t be our default answer if we knew those around us had time or interest in another response. People desire to be heard, they desire to be seen. In the simple act of pause—of engagement—we send a message of worth and importance to one another.

Much of self-worth must be mustered from within, I know this. But not every flower is born and raised in a greenhouse; some do their best to bloom in a field of weeds. And science says helping others makes us happier humans, altruism can be a beautiful thing.

A moment from a year ago has stayed with me. After Hoopfest, I stopped by the Hico Market in the Perry District to buy my basketballer son, ManCub, the largest slushie we could find. As he filled his whopper of a container with a mix of sugary madness, a mama and her clutch of four kiddos under the age of four walked in. They were recovering from a rough day. Their mama was frazzled, and she was doing her best to remain patient to their bickering over who would get first sip from the medium slushie they were to share.

The cup slipped from the hands of the first little boy as he took his sip, and half of the drink spilled down his legs. Tears burst from his siblings as their mom explained she only had money for that one drink, so they would each need to take smaller sips now. As my giant child stepped around the pack of kiddos, I followed behind him and paused by the mom to quietly offer to buy each of them their own. “Oh, you don’t have to do that,” she said.

“But I would love to,” I said. “And I can help them with their cups while you grab whatever else you need.” She said she was in-between checks and the father of the children hadn’t come back after a disagreement a week before, so she’d come to offer the kids a treat to help break up the stress they had all been feeling. “I have a little extra money this week, so I can help with a few things,” I said. “I know how tough it can be when money is tight and we moms have to stick together.”

She told the kids that “this nice lady” had offered to buy them each their own drink. “Rwearry?” they asked, energy rising and eyes as bright as the sun. I hung out with the clutch while she shopped for some groceries, and called ManCub back to help me put the dome lids on and choose their flavors and straws. As I knelt down to clean the slurpie off of the legs of the little boy who had spilled the first cup, one of the little girls began to rub my back.

I turned my chin toward her, and her eyes sparkled back toward mine as though she were looking at an angel.

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The sweetest feeling of love and peace washed over me, and my heart broke and burst in one swoop. I could see the struggle of her day, perhaps weeks of it, and reassuringly smiled back at her. I can still feel her little hand on my back, I can still see her eyes and her mind registering the care from a stranger, from being seen. Tears come easily to me as I think of that mama and her littles, and I often pray to God and the universe to love and protect them, for their mom to be empowered, and for their family to know and feel their inherent worth no matter their challenges.

It is an honor to share in those moments with others. It is an honor and a privilege to see and to be seen. I don’t want this to be a remarkable thing in our community—I hope it to be . . . how we relate to and care about and connect with one another. And I challenge all of us to continue to be aware of those around us and for opportunities to contribute positively to others.

We are Spokane magazine, and we are Spokane. Please find me on Facebook or Twitter— and hop over to “like” the Spokane magazine page—to stay connected between press dates, and to share your thoughts, stories, and life in real time.

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Stephanie Regalado Stephanie@spokanecda.com

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Wild Sage Bistro

Expansion in Seats—and Culinary Delight

by Kris Kilduff

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erriam-Webster defines sage as 1. An aromatic plant with grayish-green leaves that are used as a culinary herb or 2.

A profoundly wise person, especially one who features in ancient history or legend. Either way it was intended, Wild Sage Bistro owner Tom Sciortino’s wildly successful foodie haven fits the bill. Before the food finds its way to your table, ambiance is your appetizer. Enjoy the natural light of a late summer’s night and the intimate ability to converse at your table without raising your voice. It isn’t an accident, it was designed that way. The restaurant’s new 36-set upstairs addition was designed by architects, an acoustic engineer, and Sciortino himself.

“We created this expansion because I would be out at another venue and see our customers,” says Sciortino. “They would tell me that they couldn’t get into our restaurant. By Wednesday, often we are reserved through the weekend. The expansion gives us the opportunity to take more walk-ins.”

He walked to the back of the expansion

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and threw upon some sliding wood shutters revealing a large flat-screen TV. “We started receiving demands from offices and pharmaceutical companies to host dinner meetings, and wine companies interested in throwing release parties.” The entire new space can reduce into two smaller sub-sections.

If this much thought was put into the design, imagine the push behind the passion. The words “Locally Sourced” get thrown around a lot in the restaurant world. Wild Sage takes them to heart. Ordering cases of heirloom tomatoes from Deerfield Farm in Issaquah, butter lettuce from C&S Hydro Huts in Otis Orchards or their Idaho golden trout from Silver Creek, each meal is an opportunity to tell their story. That story also goes both ways: “We serve what our customers want to eat.”

That is more often than not regional fresh in-season offerings. Customized dishes for those with dietary restrictions. Gluten-free, no-dairy options all on request. For their vegan customers, with a day or two notice, they can have additional protein options available.

When it all boils down, you get a lot more than a reduction. You start to understand why Wild Sage is at the top of every list for Spokane’s booming culinary scene. And why in every food conversation I hear about the Tenderloin Fondue, Yukon Taquitos or Sweet Potato Cheesecake. The items vary, but they have one lasting thing in common: they are served with love out of Wild Sage’s kitchen. wildsagebistro.com

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by Vincent Bozzi LEMONS to ticket buying services that require you to remember a password and log in every time you purchase a ticket. Sometimes you buy a ticket once every year or two and you can’t remember, so you figure you’ll beat the system and register fresh. But they recognize your email and won’t let you. By the time you go through all the steps to retrieve your password your time has run out. A way to beat this is to walk slowly away from your computer and drive to the ticket office. Voila!

You save a ton in ticket fees and get a physical ticket. But was inconveniencing their clientele that much really their goal?

LILACS to the City of Coeur d’Alene for saving and restoring our area’s other major historic carousel. Built in 1922, the carousel was one of the featured attractions at Playland Pier until 1974, the year the famous Nat Park carousel was reopened for the first time since 1968 at Expo ’74. After it was mothballed for years, John and Pat Foote purchased it and donated it to the city, and now we are all about to see it for the first time in 44 years at the beautiful new downtown park on the waterfront. For many of us it doesn’t seem terribly long ago that the beautiful grassy area with the artificial creek running through it next to the beach in downtown CDA was once a carnival with great rides and a wonderful arcade that seemed like stepping into a time warp, even for a kid like me. I was addicted to their baseball arcade game and have never seen one since.

LILACS to the Spokane Park Board for shelving the decision to cover the iconic U.S. Pavilion in Riverfront Park. I say leave it bare. Even the Eiffel Tower was originally meant to be covered, but its bare beauty shone through so strikingly that no one wanted it covered. My opinion and a dollar will buy you a stale cup of coffee, but it’s good that they want to consider the cost and how long

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the new cover would last before needing possibly expensive repairs.

LEMONS to the local McDonald’s franchisor for tearing down the only original McDonald’s in our region, possibly the only one in the Northwest, to make way for a new design. The sign may be getting old, but it’s as if they don’t know their own history.

McDonald’s aficionados from all over the world seek out the rapidly disappearing classic golden arches. Even more rare now is the single-arched sign. We hope the sign is kept and restored somewhere in town. When built in 1959, it was only the fifth double arched sign built in the state. It’s certainly not the first McDonald’s by any means, but just try getting into the first Starbucks ever built, in Pike Place Market, to see what a tourist draw it is.

LEMONS to cashiers ask whether you need your change.

Obviously the change becomes a tip, and some of us don’t feel the need to tip cashiers who do nothing but ring up purchases, and who presumably are already being paid by the hour. Further, we find it increasingly disturbing how many fast food restaurants are asking if we’d like to donate a dollar to a charity. We’re fine with that as long as it’s fully disclosed that the restaurant is also donating, so it isn’t all just a ploy to get a customer back for a second visit with a coupon. Then there are the stores that ask you to round up for charity. I usually say yes, but Plenti cards now have an option where if you accidentally say yes to the wrong question, every transaction from then on gets rounded up. Sometimes, if my purchase is for $2.03, I don’t necessarily want to round up to $3, especially when I’m just buying a quick pop.

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FIRST LOOK/top three

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by Erika Prins Simonds

In a city

where the sun sets mid-afternoon in the winter, it’s a waste to spend even a minute longer than necessary indoors during the opulently long summer days. You know what to do when it’s light out—skip rocks in the river, ride bikes, hit the lake, re-apply sunblock for the upteenth time, then scout out the best restaurant patio in town—but oh, those summer nights! Here’s your guide to making the most of the season when the sun begins to set.

W AY S T O MAKE THE MOST OF SUMMER AT SUNSET

MOVIES UNDER MOONLIGHT Grab a quilt and head out after dusk to catch an outdoor movie or concert. Each summer brings a full slate of free movies at local parks. Most movies shown are perfect for a family night, though it’s worth reading reviews ahead of time to be sure they’re appropriate for kids.

Pavillion Park in Liberty Lake hosts movies every week in July and August. Spokane Valley Parks & Recreation hosts three free movie screenings in July and August at Mirabeau Park Meadows. Riverfront Park’s $5 outdoor movies began in June and continue through July with showings of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Moana and The Princess Bride. Cheney Parks & Recreation hosts Wednesday night movies and concerts at Sutton Park.

Pavillion Park in Liberty Lake: facebook.com/pavillionpark Mirabeau Park in Spokane Valley: spokanevalley.org/moviesinthepark Riverfront Park in Spokane: facebook.com/outdoormoviesatriverfront Sutton Park in Cheney: facebook.com/cheneyparks/

SUNSET SPORTS Downtown Spokane Partnership has partnered with local fitness companies to offer a free outdoor Summer Workout Series. The drop-in classes will meet at the Tribal Gathering Place next to Spokane City Hall for Pure Barre on Mondays, Body Combat Grit Cardio on Tuesdays, yoga on Wednesdays and family night on Thursdays.

There’s no need to have prior experience

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or your own equipment—though it’s always a good idea to bring your own yoga mat on Wednesdays. Trained instructors will be available to help answer questions and offer modification options for all skill levels.

Downtown Spokane Partnership: downtownspokane.org

ARTS OUTDOORS Every Thursday in July and August, Coeur d’Alene’s Riverstone Park Amphitheater will fill to the brim for a new kind of entertainment. First, they’ll have show tunes. The next week, a folk-rock band plays. The lineup also includes a Coeur d’Alene Symphony performance, Latin jazz fusion and a funk band.

Venues around the region—too many to name—will host concerts outside at little or no cost throughout the summer. These are just a few options you can drop in on for free.

Hotel RL on the north end of Riverfront Park hosts free concerts Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer.

The outdoor stage will feature an eclectic lineup of blues, rock and country bands.

In Coeur d’Alene, Live at Parkside offers similar fare.

The long standing tradition of concerts in Browne’s Addition showcases music from around the world, from local legends Angela Marie Project to Celtic band Howling Gaels to Spokane Taiko, a traditional Japanese drum group.

Free performances at Pavillion Park, peppered amid their popular movie nights, range from Shakespeare to rock bands to a September finale by the Spokane Symphony. Cheney’s Sutton Park series alternates its movie nights with a variety of local bands.

Summer Concerts at Riverstone in Coeur d’Alene: artsandculturecda.org Hotel RL in Spokane: facebook.com/HotelRLsummerconcerts Live at Parkside in Coeur d’Alene: facebook.com/liveatparkside Browne’s Addition in Spokane: facebook.com/BrownesAddition

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FIRST LOOK/hot topics

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LIFE IN SPOKANE

HOMELESS . . . BUT NOT HOPELESS WHAT ARE THE NUMBERS? WHO HAS THE SOLUTIONS?

by Judith Spitzer

What puzzles,

baffles, mystifies and perplexes you about life in Spokane County?

The list of what Spokane residents are concerned about is long and varied, judging from a decidedly unscientific survey posed to readers recently.

From concerns over trash and litter on Spokane streets, to worries over the spraying of toxic chemicals in parks, or seeing people shooting up drugs in broad daylight on downtown streets, the range of problems is clearly daunting.

One issue however, clearly stands out among local residents: homelessness.

HOMELESS IN SPOKANE There are a plethora of problems that result in homelessness according to experts, including a lack of affordable housing, divorce, lawful evictions, mental illness, foreclosure, fire, physical disability, no unearned income (such as pension, Social Security, stock dividends), poverty, unemployment, and lowpaying jobs, to name a few.

Recent news stories reflect a decline in services for the homeless. The Carlyle Care Center in downtown Spokane, one of the area’s largest assisted-living facilities, is closing its doors to more than 100 residents with severe mental illness and complex medical problems by late fall.

In mid-May, the city notified Blessings Under the Bridge—a nonprofit organization that feeds the hungry under I-90 on Wednesday evenings—that it had to find a new location within 120 days, put the focus on the many transient people who stay under or near the freeway.

DEFINING THE PROBLEM

Overall homelessness numbers were up 11 percent in the city during the annual Point-in-Time Count, a federally mandated count of homeless in Spokane that occurs every January. This year increases were recorded among veterans (15 percent), chronically homeless (73 percent) and unaccompanied youth (20 percent).

This year’s count also showed: 1,090 homeless individuals, an 11 percent increase over last year.

Eighty-seven percent of all people counted were in shelters.

Around three-quarters of those were in emergency shelters, and one quarter were in transitional housing.

The number of chronically, or repeat, long-term homeless people showed the sharpest rise, increasing 73 percent over last year. Officials say expanded shelter options had a lot to do with this, as more chronically homeless people were indoors and available to count, rather than in hard-to-find places outdoors.

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> 61 percent were male, 39 percent were female. > 19 percent were under the age of 18, and 7 percent were between the ages of 18-24. > 69 percent were individuals or in households without children; 27 percent were in households comprised of adults and children. (data from the City of Spokane Community Housing & Human Services)

Dawn Kinder, spokesperson at Spokane’s Community Housing and Human Services Dept., says the Point-in-Time Count is a snapshot census of people experiencing certain categories of homelessness in the Spokane community.

“The count includes people who, on the night of the count, are Sheltered (living in emergency shelters or transitional housing) and Unsheltered (those staying out of doors or places not designed for habitation including vehicles, streets, parks and abandoned buildings),” Kinder says.

The City of Spokane, in partnership with local service agencies including the House of Charity (Catholic Charities), Salvation Army and Family Promise, operated a 24/7 temporary shelter program for men and women in the region that began in February and continued through April.

SOME GOOD NEWS . . .

As of mid-June, Kinder says, the city has allocated money to fund the 24/7 shelter program starting again in July, through the remainder of 2017.

“The city, along with Providence Health and Services, House of Charity, and other local service partners also will fund the initiative through 2018,” she says.

In addition to three brand new 50-unit permanent supportive housing buildings here, built at a cost of $10 million each by both Catholic Charities and Volunteers of America, two more 50-unit buildings are under construction and will open in 2017, according to Lisa Simpson, communications manager at Catholic Charities of Spokane.

Another 50-unit project has been funded for 2018 at Holy Names Haven. Catholic Charities and VOA have paid for these buildings with help from the IRS tax credit program, Simpson says.

Simpson claims there has been a noticeable difference in the lack of chronically “street” homeless who are loitering, sleeping, and camping in the region since 24/7 sheltering began.

“There are roughly 350 chronically homeless men and women in the House of Charity for lunch on any given day and since January, they have been able to access 24/7 shelter for the first time in the history of the Spokane region,” Kinder says.

When and if 24/7 sheltering ends, “these men and women will once again find their ‘spots’ all over the area, in the downtown, in the Spokane Valley, in the County. Places like riverbanks and building

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overhangs and loading docks and storefronts and vacant lots/structures,” she says.

Contrary to popular belief, Simpson says, “We are not ‘attracting’ homeless people from other cities.

“This has been a long time question in the community, but no, the food is not so great at the House of Charity that we are attracting homeless people from Seattle or Boise or Missoula,” she says.

Data collected by Catholic Charities shows that more than 80 percent of chronically homeless people here were born within 50 miles of downtown Spokane.

“Those who have come from outside that radius but are here now, have been in Spokane, on average, more than six years,” she says.

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CAN WE ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS? The answer is yes and no.

“There will always be newly homeless, recently homeless, temporarily homeless persons among us,” Simpson says. “However, we think we can greatly reduce it (by 80-90 percent) as long as we have 24/7 sheltering, and as long as we can continue to build new permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless at the rate that we have done so in the past three years.”

Most experts agree that shelters should be very temporary stops for homeless people, and that housing is the solution.

But the solution will require courageous leadership, Simpson adds.

“We need the city, the county and the City of Spokane Valley to each fund a portion of this cost. Otherwise, 10 years from now we risk having a problem that is out of control and that we have no chance to solve,” she says.

If you’re perplexed, mystified, and baffled by life in Spokane . . . email your thoughts to jaspitzer.mac@mac.com.

For more details about results from PointIn-Time results in 2017 and previous years, visit Community housing and Humans Services (CHHS) at SpokaneCity.org.

Judith Spitzer is a local journalist and photographer.

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Hillyard Festival & 106th Hi-Jinx Parade

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illyard Heritage Celebrations and the Hillyard community are celebrating the Hillyard Festival, Hi-Jinx Parade and Roll “N” Hillyard Car Show this August 4–6. Three days of family fun and free entertainment begin at noon August 4 in Harmon Park, on Market Street between Decatur and Bismark. This is the epicenter of fun with live entertainment, bingo, a vendor fair, food, soft drinks, “The Pirate Cove” Beer Garden, crafts, kid’s games and lots more.

Saturday’s events kick off at 9 a.m. with the Roll “N” Hillyard Car Parade followed by the 106th Hi-Jinx Parade.

This year’s parade theme is “Pirates and Other Outlaws.”

Parade entrants can register that morning or online at hillyardfestival.com. Fireworks begin at dusk.

Enjoy continuous live entertainment by some of the region’s most talented musicians scheduled to transition every 90 minutes between noon and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. This year’s headliners include “Ragtag Romantics,” “No Reply,” “Flight Risk,” “In Transit” and others. Sunday begins with an open church service followed by entertainment at noon and runs until the official closing at 5 p.m.

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MINT JULEPS AT T H E D A V E N P O R T: Summer Reading, If Gatsby Were a Spokanite

by Sharma Shields

sweltering July, Inland bibliophiles. If you’re Welcome to looking for something to read on the beach or in the bathtub this summer, whether it’s a light-hearted paperback or a serious literary

tome, look no further. I reached out to local writers—journalists, novelists, poets, and graphic novelists—and asked what they would recommend for favorite summer reads and why. Here’s the compiled list, alphabetical by author’s last name.

Asa Maria Bradley, author of the Viking Warriors romance series: For “Serious Summer Reading,” try The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore (Sourcebooks, 2017). It’s science history, but also a social commentary on one of America’s biggest scandals that led to a groundbreaking fight for workers’ rights. For “Beach Reading”: First Star I See Tonight by Elizabeth Phillips (Avon 2017). This one is a fun romance story between a newly retired supersexy football star and the feisty female PI who challenges and confuses him.

Thomas Caraway, Spokane’s first poet laureate, publisher of Sage Hill Press titles: I’m in the middle of The Long Earth series, by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter (Harper, various years). Good quick summer reads. Also just finished Fearful Beloved by Khadijah Queen (poems, Argos Books, 2015). Highly recommended.

Ann Colford, journalist and fiction writer: Usually I like to revisit old favorites during the summer, so I don’t have to work too hard: Three Junes by Julia Glass (Anchor, 2003) will always draw me in. I’ve also just picked up poet Wislawa Szymborska’s Poems New and Collected (Mariner Books, 2000), so I’ll be tasting that in juicy tidbits, too.

Chris Crutcher, author of several young adult novels such as Stotan! and Ironman: Short one that is ABSOLUTELY MUST READING: On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder (Tim Duggan Books, 2017).

Kris Dinnison, author of the novel You and Me and Him: At the Mouth of the River of Bees by Kij Johnson (Small Beer Press 2012). This collection of bizarre short stories would be great for fans of Kelly Link and Karen Russell. The stories move smoothly back and forth across the line that divides the real from the less real, and Johnson does this with such skill that the reader doesn’t even register that we’ve crossed over. Strange and beautiful.

Kelly Froh, graphic novelist, author of The Weeknight Casserole Collection: Eleanor Davis’s You & A Bike & A Road (graphic novel, Koyama Press, 2017) Davis drew this book while on a bike trip alone across five states; her observations range from plant life, funny locals, excessive border control, and connecting with her own body inside and out.

Yvonne Higgins Leach, author of the poetry collection, Another Autumn: I was immediately drawn into Sharon Guskin’s fresh debut novel The Forgetting Time

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(Flatiron Books, 2017). It involves a riveting mystery; delves into life and death from the intriguing perspective of reincarnation; and explores just how far we’ll go to protect our children. Gorgeously written, the story was so good I gobbled it up in just a few sittings.

Sam Ligon, author of Among the Dead and Dreaming and Wonderland, among other titles: The Sellout, by Paul Beatty (Picador, 2016). It’s a funny, caustic, fearless satire that uses humor to examine uncomfortable truths about race in America. And no one is left off the hook.

Tod Marshall, Washington State Poet Laureate and author most recently of Bugle: As per Chris Crutcher’s suggestion—On Tyranny and all of Timothy Snyder has been meaningful to me; Black Earth: The Holocaust as History and Warning (Tim Duggan Books, 2016) is brutal and powerful with a bridge to eco-concerns at the end. I loved Tom Robbins’s comment at the end of my interview with him—dark ages are here but we have to leave on the porch light.

Simeon Mills, author and illustrator of the graphic novel Butcher Paper: Ms. Marvel, written by G. Willow Wilson (Marvel, 2014), original and funny superhero comic book about a Pakistani-American teenage girl. Balances teenage drama with saving the world. Great for teens and adults.

Kelly Milner Halls, author of dozens of children’s books, including the To the Rescue series and Ghostly Evidence: To me, Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White is the perfect sum-

mer book, especially as a family read-aloud.

As Charlotte the spider, Wilbur the pig and Fern, the little girl, face the harshness of lifeor-death choices AND the joys of a county fair, we share their expanding connections.

And we are better for knowing their stories.

It’s a classic for a reason . . . a life-changing read.

Audrey Overstreet, journalist at the Spokesman Review: I’m typically a short story collection reader in the summer, slipping in tasty bites of fictional goodness in between slathering sunscreen on the kids and yelling at them to pick up their wet bathing suits from off the floor. But I’m kicking off this season with some nonfictional nourishment by Boston Globe art critic and Pulitzer Prize winner Sebastian Smee, The Art of Rivalry (Random House, 2017). The book’s biographical explorations of the competitive relationships between four pairs of monumental painters— Matisse and Picasso, Manet and Degas, Pollock and de Kooning, and Freud and Bacon—are every bit as juicy as the tales of any fictional frenemies ever dreamed up.

Kate Peterson, author of the poetry chapbook Grist: The Sixth Extinction

by Elizabeth Kolbert (Picador 2015). Fascinating, frightening, and beautifully written. As scary as it is, it’s exactly what we should be reading as we enjoy the outdoors this summer. It’s also the perfect follow-up to Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens (Harper, 2015) which I also recommend.

Shann Ray, author most recently of the novel American Copper: The Light of the World

by Obama first inauguration poet Elizabeth Alexander (Grand Central Publishing, 2015). A book about the depth of love in a devoted marriage, the untimely death of her Eritrean-American husband, and the graceful legacy of the marriage between a poet and a painter and how that legacy lives in their two boys.

Kate Reed, fiction editor at Rock & Sling and local writer: The Condition, by Jen-

nifer Haigh (Harper Perennial, 2009). As a Pacific Northwesterner, I’m intrigued by the culture of the East Coast: summers on the cape, cordiality, antique furniture that is not arts and craft/art deco, the problems of growing up with old money. This book gave me a glimpse into all of those things, while also providing relatable insight into family drama, the many ways we can hurt the ones we love, and how to cope with a life-changing diagnosis. Mostly, it’s a damn good book.

Trent Reedy, author of Words in the Dust and Divided We Fall: Every summer on a hot day, I like to read or listen to the audiobook for The Great Gatsby. There’s much to love about the novel, but near the end when the characters are out in the open at last, they’re in a nice 1920s hotel, ostensibly to have a mint julep.

I then love to go to the Peacock Room at the Davenport for a mint julep, like something right out of the book.

Gregory Spatz, author most recently of the story collection Half as Happy and the novel Inukshuk: The last few summers I’ve been reading my way through the new Penguin translations of Proust. This summer I plan to pass the midway point. Lydia Davis’s part of the project, her translation of Swann’s Way, in particular is a thing of incredible beauty and insight. And with a cigar and some whisky as you read, it is truly the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

Rachel Toor, author of four books of nonfiction and one young adult novel, On the Road to Find Out: I believe that any woke person needs to read a pair of books right now. And not on the beach, but in full light of the sun, with the understanding that we read to become more empathetic and enlightened, and not always merely entertained. They are Ta-Nehisi Coates’s Between the World and Me (Spiegel and Grau, 2015), and Claudia Rankine’s Citizen (Graywolf Press, 2014).

Nance Van Winckel, author most recently

of the poetry collections Our Foreigner and Book of No Ledge: I just reread and so admired The Handmaid’s Tale, so I’m going to read her MaddAdam Trilogy (Oryx and Crake, The Year of the Flood, and MaddAdam) next (Anchor, 2004, 2010, 2014, respectively).

This is Atwood’s post apocalyptic vision. I’m not usually a big fan of speculative fiction, but her writing and characters are amazing, luminous, riveting.

Aileen Keown Vaux, essayist and poet: Eileen Myles’s book I Must Be Living Twice: New and Selected Poems (Ecco 2016) is my suggestion. I love reading poetry in the summer, particularly, because you can pick up a book, read a few poems, and then go back to splashing around in the pool. Perfect summer companion. Myles is funny, approachable, and has some wry political pieces that I think might be useful for the summer of 2017.

Jess Walter, novelist, author of the story collection We Live in Water and the novel Beautiful Ruins: Since Denis Johnson just passed away, I might suggest a lesser-known novel of his, Train Dreams—a slender, hypnotic book about time set in North Idaho (Picador, 2012). In Otessa Mosfegh’s collection of short stories, Homesick for Another World (Penguin, 2017), she is able to create so many great emotions and effects. And a couple of area novelists with books out right now, Matthew Sullivan’s Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore (Scribner, 2017) and Dave Boling’s The Lost History of Stars (Algonquin 2017).

Ellen Welcker, poet, author most recently of Ram Hands: Calamities by Renee Gladman (Wave Books, 2016). I love this book and the way each smart, square piece (and they are visually small, square pieces of writing) begins with the assertion “I began the day . . .” and then builds, crumbles, jokes with, mashes, falls in love with, projects infinitesimally into all of the other pieces. It is a comfort and a pleasure to read Gladman.

She doesn’t fight with borders and boundaries, she infiltrates and annihilates them in the most generous and pleasurable ways.

Thank you to all of the authors for their recommendations here. I’ll see you all at the Davenport for mint juleps (or in my case, a mint seltzer water). Cheers!

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mixedmedia KAARIN HOWARD | LITTLE BRAAP RACER As a young adult, a youthful restlessness led Kaarin Howard to leave her hometown of Pullman and travel the world. It was an experience that greatly expanded her perspective, but it was also jarring, and she found herself looking for a way to work through those feelings. “Art was easily my greatest ally in processing those experiences and became a place where I could freely express myself at a young age,” she says, “and has continued to be such a place.”

For the fine artist, illustrator and prolific photographer, Little Braap Racer is an opportunity to channel those aesthetic pursuits through graphic design into product design. It’s a

Designing enamel pins is a way to take art that normally remains digital, and making something concrete out of it

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process that starts analog and goes digital, she says, “Usually equipped with a pencil and paper and moving that into Photoshop and Illustrator.” To make the pins and earrings that made her a hit at last month’s Bazaar art market, the process moves back into the tactile. “Designing enamel pins is a way to take art that normally remains digital, and making something concrete out of it,” she says. “Seeing my designs evolve into something 3D is one of the greatest feelings.”

And while she has been back in the Inland Northwest for years, that restlessness remains. She just channels it into the work. “Whenever I find myself in a period of time where I haven’t been actively creative for awhile, it gets into my attitude and negatively effects how I feel,” she says. “It’s always been an avenue for processing and release for me, and is a way for me to create what and how I want.”

Her goal is to broaden Little Braap Racer into a larger lifestyle company, bringing the styles and attitudes she loves to the masses, creating an “environment where other people find joy, or feel heard, or find solidarity in the work and goods I produce,” she says, “creating a community around it that isn’t about the brand itself but is about connection and each other.”

She thinks the Spokane area is a uniquely good place to do that. “One of the biggest things I missed about the Inland Northwest is how open and friendly the culture is here,” she says. “People are genuinely interested in being your friend.”

Check out littlebraapracer.com to buy online and for a list of local stores where you can find Kaarin’s products for purchase. Follow her @littlebraapracer on Instagram.

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I was a social worker for a number of years before getting back into art”

Derrick Freeland has been an artist much of his life, but it was his time working in aging and long term care that has shaped his interest in blending art and narrative storytelling.

“I was a social worker for a number of years before getting back into art,” he says.

“Social work, social issues, and the concept of person-in-environment all show up in my work and are starting to become the backbone to the stories I tell.”

He says he wants to tell stories that explore the connections between people and their communities. “I think comics is the best medium for this, because it allows me to combine illustration, design, and writing,” he says. “Having so many mediums to work with allows me to really dive into the ideas I’m trying to illustrate and talk about those ideas on multiple levels.”

Comics is a deeply collaborative genre, and Freeland doesn’t want to just write about communities. He wants to help create one. “I’m the organizer for a comics creators group and we have a lot of projects and events planned for growing the comics community here in the Inland Northwest. My hope is that this region can become a hub for comics in the Inland Northwest the way Portland is for the Northwest.”

Derrick is a native of Portland and lived most recently in Albany, New York, before moving here. He sees something special in Spokane. “It’s all about the people here,” he says. “There are so many artists, musicians, writers, and performers gathering here right now. It’s an exciting time to be a part of this community and to see art movements growing up all around me. My hope is that I can make comics one of those movements.”

You can keep up with Derrick’s work on Facebook and eventually at the currently under construction bottlecrowpublications.com. Email him directly at bottlecrowpublications@gmail.com

Terrain is a nonprofit dedicated to building community and creating economic opportunities for artists and culture creators and increasing everyone’s access to and participation in the arts. They are changing our region one artist at a time. Head to their website, terrainspokane.com to learn more about their programs, including Snapshot—a portrait of Spokane right now—coming to their gallery this month. Follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/terrainspokane, on instagram and twitter @terrainspokane.

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Mile Tide to Free Range Robots and Our Mother the Mountain, From Ten Matt Mitchell has continuously made music around Spokane for more than a dozen years. He is the primary songwriter in Folkinception, which came

into being in 2010. The Americana-infused folk-rock sextet released Tower Mountain in 2014. Their next album Great Northern is set for release this month, thanks to a successful crowdsourcing campaign.

Mitchell plays acoustic guitar, piano and organ, and sings lead on most songs. Heather Montgomery adds violin and harmonies, as well as singing lead on occasion. Rounding out the string section is John Botteli on cello. Jeff Nordvall dishes out tasteful leads on electric guitar in addition to some vocals. Bass is kept in the pocket thanks to Seth Carey. Kent Ueland, who also performs as singer-songwriter for The Holy Broke, shows his versatility as a powerful and commanding drummer in this group. Guest appearances on the new album include Jamie Frost, the most in-demand pedal steel player in town, as well as Joshua Simon on upright bass and Jeff ’s wife Roberta Nordvall on additional cello.

While Mitchell generally supplies lyrics and melodies, the full band gets wide latitude in fleshing out the arrangements. Live shows, including the recent Artfest, Elkfest, and Volume festivals, are consistently energetic and showcase some jam band elements.

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Influences such as The Band and Wilco shine through their songwriting and performances.

Folkinception’s upcoming Great Northern album was produced and engineered locally by Chris White of Comrade Studios.

Much of it was tracked in Montana, a state in which they’ve had their best fortunes so far. Thanks to greater diligence in the studio, they successfully captured their live vibe. Mitchell feels he recently reached a breakthrough in songwriting. Due to extensive collaboration, this new release will have a much richer sound.

The somber title track Great Northern features a lush, full orchestral backing arranged by Hans-Peter Preu, brother of Eckart Preu, Music Director of the Spokane Symphony. The players themselves come from the Coeur d’Alene and Spokane symphonies. The lyrics reference a stretch of the former Great Northern Railway, now the Ben Burr Trail, that ran just a few blocks from Mitchell’s home until the 1950s. In context it serves as a metaphor, one he chooses to leave open to interpretation.

Early Grave, another cut on the new album, is a bluesy stomp that’s all about workin’ for the man. The lyrics tell a tale similar to the one Tennessee Ernie Ford told long ago in his hit “Sixteen Tons.”

Montgomery lends some fine vocal harmonies.

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datebook ART July 7, August 4: First Friday Enjoy visual arts, musical presentations, sample local foods, get acquainted with local performing artists and more at this monthly event sponsored by the Downtown Spokane Partnership. On the first Friday of each month, participating galleries, museums, boutiques and more host a city-wide open house with refreshments and entertainment. First Friday is free and open to the public. Downtown Spokane. downtownspokane.org.

July 2, July 17, August 6, August 21: 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.

Currently open: Art Romances and Molecular Dances: A Study in the Integration of Art and Science Students at The Community School in Spokane were asked to create original works of poetry and art and, through these works, communicate concepts of chemistry. Pieces depict a wide range of concepts— from patterns of valence electrons to trends in the periodic table to characteristics of chemical reactions.

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

Through September 10: Z Nation: Behind the Camera This summer the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture becomes a working television production studio and a celebration of the dozens of local artists behind the hit Syfy TV series Z Nation. Museum visitors will be able to watch scenes being shot for Season Four of Z Nation, using the galleries as sound stages and the grounds as set locations, and learn how a real television series is made. In addition to getting a glimpse behind the scenes, visitors will also learn more about the local crew members who have taken their passion and talent for art and turned it into careers in filmmaking. Plus, signature props and costumes from the show, amazing special make-up effects and masks, interactive displays about the process and tools of film production, along with the history of Z Nation and zombie lore. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org.

Through September 10: Melissa Cole & Ric Gendron Artists Ric Gendron and Melissa S. Cole have very different styles but are each influenced by cultures in which storytelling is an integral part of everyday life: Gendron, Native American; Cole, Asian Indian. The tales these artists tell on canvas pulsate with color and energy and are infused with a magical realism in their depictions of people, animals, and environments. The exhibit, Life | Stories includes twenty works by each artist as well as collaborative pieces that weave together the artists’ expressive styles on single canvases. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org.

MUSIC July 12: Matchbox 20 & Counting Crows Two of music’s most beloved bands and biggest hit-makers are joining forces for an epic summer tour. This year celebrates the 20th anniversary of Matchbox Twenty and their breakthrough debut album Yourself or Someone Like You, currently certified 12x platinum by the RIAA for sales well in excess of 15 million worldwide. Fueled by such classic singles as “Real World,” “Back 2 Good” and the #1 smash hits “Push” and “3AM,” the album proved

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a worldwide sensation and instantly established Matchbox as global superstars. Counting Crows have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide after exploding onto the music scene with their multi-platinum breakout album August and Everything After in 1993. Known for creating unique and innovative concerts, Counting Crows is recognized as one of the pre-eminent touring live rock bands. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

July 14: Lyle Lovett and His Large Band A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums over three decades.

With his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of Americana, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a conventiondefying manner that breaks down barriers. His works, rich and eclectic, are some of the most beloved of any living artist working today. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

July 14: An Evening with Chatham County Line Playing traditional string band instrumentation around a single microphone while clad in suits and ties visually projects a sepia-toned timelessness. Chatham County Line creates a sound you’re familiar with and you’ll enjoy going back to because you know what to expect. They perform live around the world from elegant European concert halls to the large American folk festivals at which the quartet has become a fixture.

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July 16: Donny and Marie A brother-sister duo unlike any other, Donny and Marie have been entertaining audiences of all types since the 1970s. Soaring into stardom as the youngest TV entertainers in history with their hit variety show Donny and Marie in 1976, the duo performed comedy sketches and sang into America’s living rooms

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July 20: Flo Rida with Sky An American rapper, singer and songwriter, Flo Rida hit the ground running in 2008 with his breakout single “Low,” reaching number one for 10 weeks in the United States and breaking the record for digital download sales at the time of its release. His debut album Mail on Sunday (2008) reached number four and was followed by the album R.O.O.T.S. (2009). Joining Flo Rida is Sky, formerly of the rap duo LMFAO. As the grandson of Motown founder Berry Gordy, Sky has music ingrained in his soul. With hits such as “Sexy and I Know It” and “Party Rock Anthem” from LMFAO, Sky knows how to get the party rocking. Northern Quest Casino. 100 N. Hayford Rd. Airway Heights. northernquest.com.

July 27: Herb Alpert and Lani Hall Fox Presents Herb Alpert, the legendary trumpeter who’s won nine Grammy Awards and sold more albums than the Beatles, together with his wife, Lani Hall, herself a Grammy Award-winning

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vocalist and former lead singer of Sergio Mendes’s Brasil ’66. Dangerous Minds calls Alpert “a truly great American musician and arranger.”

Experience these legendary performers as they return to Spokane as part of the Fox Summer Series. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

August 3: Toby Keith A legend of country music with more than 40 albums sold worldwide and 20 number-one hits, Toby Keith puts on a show that highlights more than 20 years of country success. His debut single “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” launched him into stardom as it became the most-played country song of the 90s. After switching labels in 1998 and joining DreamWorks Records Nashville, Keith released his hit single “How Do You Like Me Now?” that same year, and it became the number-one country song of 2000. Northern Quest Casino. 100 N. Hayford Rd. Airway Heights. northernquest.com.

York-based stand-up comedian and writer, who has been featured on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, and at comedy festivals across the country. The Bing Crosby Theatre. 901 Sprague Ave. For tickets: (800) 325SEAT or ticketswest.com.

July 13: 26th Annual Greater Spokane Incorporated Golf Tournament Spend an afternoon networking and enjoying the fun at the 26th Annual Greater Spokane Incorporated Golf Tournament. There will be a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m., and registration is at noon along with networking and range balls.

Each round of golf includes one dinner ticket, two raffle tickets, and two drink tickets. Extra tickets can be purchased on-site. Sponsorship opportunities still available. Circling Raven Golf Course. 27068 South Hwy 95. Worley. greaterspokane.org July 22: DanTDM Are you a fan of DanTDM and his online world? Do you want to meet his favorite characters, his pet pug Ellie and help him on his adventure? Dan has toured the UK and is now heading out to meet fans across the globe. For the first time ever, DanTDM, one of the world’s most famous YouTubers, is on tour. The show features fun for all the family, however old and whether or not you’re a fan of Dan on YouTube. The tour has stopped off at 16 venues across the UK and is now off around the world, letting visitors come and take part in a Dan TDM adventure in the real world. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

August 4: Melissa Etheridge: M.E. Live Fox Presents Grammy award-winning singersongwriter Melissa Etheridge. Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Etheridge has remained one of America’s favorite female singer-songwriters for more than two decades. Now experience her live in this third installment of the Fox Summer Series, the perfect way to celebrate the season. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest. com.

EVENTS July 7: Fred Armisen with Jacqueline Novak Fred Armisen is an Emmy Award-nominated writer, musician, comedian and actor known for his roles on Saturday Night Live, Documentary Now and Portlandia. Jacqueline Novak is a New

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August 4-5: Spokane Brewers Festival The second annual Spokane Brewers Festival in support of Feeding Washington will feature the best local craft breweries in the region, live music provided by The Inlander, and a selection of local

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food vendors for a beer experience like nothing else. This year, the Spokane Brewers Festival has partnered with Feeding Washington; the statewide hunger-relief organization helps the one in seven people in Washington State who struggle with food insecurity. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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August 11: Coaches vs Cancer—Game On! It’s Game On Against Cancer! Time to play for a purpose. Guests will shoot hoops, sink putts and throw out cancer for good. They’re taking backyard games to a new level in the nicest yard around. Wear your game gear and bring your mad skills for this interactive event. You’ll have the chance to bid on silent and live auction items, enter to win an item from our “jewelry bar,” and dance the night away with The Cronkites. All Game On funds will help the American Cancer Society support cancer services and the best cancer research in our area. 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road. (509) 242-8288 or cvcgameon.org

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July 15: SpoKenya Run This annual race raises money for clean water in rural Kenya. All registration fees go to fund these efforts. 1202 N. Government Way. For more information and to register: spokenyarun. org.

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August 5: 8 Lakes Leg Aches The 8 Lakes Leg Aches bike ride is considered one of the best organized bike rides in Eastern Washington with riders enjoying the beautiful scenery of West Spokane, Cheney and Medical Lake. Choose from 30, 45 or 75 mile routes— the 75 mile route passes Willow, Granite, Silver, Medical, Clear, Chapman, Kepple and Fish Lakes, for the full 8 Lakes ride experience. Each route includes snack stops and SAG support. The ride takes place rain or shine. Proceeds benefit Lutheran Community Services Northwest programs, including the Sexual Assault & Family Trauma (SAFeT) Response Center. All route start at: 5615 W Sunset Hwy. lcsnw.org/8lakesride

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Fire Season

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n the west side of Spokane where I live, the Houston Fire was growing fast. The gate that keeps the world at bay in Erika and Andrea Zaman’s rural lane would do them no good if the flames crept across a nearby field of weeds. Erika, away on business in Seattle, said later, “It was a very scary ordeal. I felt panic knowing that my children were not in a safe place and I was a flight away.” It was August 2015.

From our house I watched the white smoke surge. Luckily no wind was blowing. Wind causes fires to grow legs. Those legs

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vault rivers, roads, even lakes, as they did in 2014 when the shores of Fishtrap Lake burned. Wind also causes fires to roar hotter.

Erika and Andrea live near Palisades Park. In the 1930s the Civilian Conservation Corps carved our city’s largest urban common from a vast plat of rimrock, pines and shrub-steppe.

Beneath its dog-hair ponderosa pines, heavy duff and scrub brush burgeon, furnishing tinder for fires. Dumb luck might shove the flames away from the women’s home, we hoped—might sacrifice a portion of the park and leave the human community whole.

With only one perimeter road for the hardhats to enter and

kindle backfires, Palisades could become a Spokane County conflagration for the ages.

I helmeted up and motorcycled out to see what I could see. Soon I hit a roadblock. Red fire repellant tiger-striped the traffic-control car parked catawampus in the road to stymie residents from going home. Stamping horses in trailers and truck windows smeared by dogs queued up behind the roadblock. Homeowners

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shuffled, slouched and regarded their smart phones. They’d been hustled out of their homes.

Through an opening made by the road, we could glimpse the fire. It crawled like a glow-worm through the understory. It ate the August-dry tinder. When it hit a tree, it nibbled at the needles and devoured the crown in a feast of flames. A small plane began to buzz above the horizon. We had seen such planes douse fires in McCall, Idaho, twenty years earlier. This plane extruded a red rooster tail of slurry above the burn and turned.

We homeowners ought to reckon better.

When we live amid coniferous forests in the arid West, we take risks ecologists have warned about for decades. Actuaries have calculated those risks, even if clients residing on the piney margins have not. Ponderosa forests evolved with fire. Some trees not only withstand it, they grow taller and stronger.

Earlier that same week, a brisk wind bent the branches of the tall pines in the yard of our Spokane home. I had a hallucination that flames were galloping down our street. In such an event, there would be little for me to do. Climb a ladder with a puny garden hose. Wet the structure down from atop the roof and hope or pray for the best.

When the fire flared across Grove Road

where Andrea and Erika live, two of the couple’s three kids were with a sitter at home. Erika was in Seattle. The sitter and kids watched the fire from indoors. Local authorities brushed aside the possibility the blaze could vault the asphalt of Grove Road—until it did. Andrea, fetching one son from the airport, blasted back home, scooped up the sitter and other kids and spirited them away.

They had to evacuate until hotshot firefighters and planes could turn the fiery tide. So did some fifty other residents near the burn. The babysitter’s mother took the women in for dinner. They were luckier than many in Eastern Washington. They got clearance to return home that same day.

They crept back in, breathed a sigh of relief and offered public thanks to the firefighters. Kept the windows closed. Ran the AC. Tried to get some sleep.

Columbia Plateau wildfires upwind of us have hit Spokane and surrounding communities hard. In mammalian heads like ours, smell and taste entwine so far that we feel as if we are ingesting smoke.

Airborne cinders lodge in nostrils. Tar from burnt pine pitch won’t wash out. To gain relief we rinse in rivers, bathe ourselves in lakes. At home we use a nasal-irrigation solution—a neti pot that feels, at first gurgle, a little bit like waterboarding might. Soon its salty-

Earlier that same week, a brisk wind bent the branches of the tall pines in the yard of our Spokane home. I had a hallucination that flames were galloping down our street.

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Two years of summer fires caused our throats to catch, our eyes to stream, our lungs to cough up stuff. The Columbia Plateau turned to murk for weeks. Visibility fell to several hundred yards. “Apocalyptic,” one friend muttered, peering out his window. His only frame of reference for what he saw was the legendary termination of the world.

Wood-smoke seeps through household screens and panes. Composed of invisible aerosols freighted with carbon, it carries nitrogen particles suspended by the billions.

It settles as a film on furniture indoors.

Several hours west of us in Winthrop, friends watched hillside flames creep nearer by the hour. They freaked when embers drifted from cloudless skies. Bundling pets and most precious possessions, they left behind their wood-frame home. The Evergreen State seemed to have been ironically named.

Weltschmertz and low-grade stress swept in with the weather. Murky horizons called to mind humidity’s dimness in the distant Smoky Mountains. Instead of a steamy atmosphere, though, our vistas in the intermountain West proved dusty-dry and toxic. Opaque horizons became the new normal, in a phrase that soon grew wearisome to hear.

I motorcycled through Usk, Chewelah, Kettle Falls and Republic to find relief. On the Spokane Indian Reservation and south to Keller, charred trees met me. As a person who deploys internal combustion for sport, I am part of the problem. I contribute to the conditions I lament. Motor even farther north to try to escape the smoke, and I would cross into British Columbia. I find myself reeling along glacier-fed lakes and streams.

More than 700 Northwest glaciers are shrinking fast, says scientist Mauri Pelto.

Every new drought is eroding 5-10 percent of ice-field volumes. Pelto has studied glaciation for three decades on the slopes of Mt. Rainier, the most heavily glaciated snow-peak in the Lower 48. He has measured the ice fields of Glacier National Park. Extinct ancient forests have come to light as sheets of ancient ice pull back.

Pelto says climate change is dissolving the signature glaciers of the Northwest fast,

making them punier than at any time in the last 4,000 years.

Glaciers are ecologically essential. They balance out droughts. They function as storage reservoirs for in-stream flows in the hottest months of the year, when sea-run fish are at risk, most in need of chilly water to fin up inland rivers to spawn. University of Washington researcher Wendell Tangborn dubs glaciers the canaries in the climate-change coalmine. He ties their changing fate to droughts and fires. The “mass balance” of glaciers—a reliable gauge of their health—measures the annual variation between growth from snow and shrinkage from global warmth. For the first time in recorded history, Tangborn says, that balance has shifted to the negative.

Climate disruption is a kind of ice age in reverse. Exhalations from our industry diminish even those regions least inhabited by people. Our commercial exhalations are corroding the rivets on the voyaging spaceship Earth. As the planet warms, as the ice caps liquefy at greater rates, weird weather is likely to be more and more the norm.

A week after the Houston Fire calmed down, I motorcycled out Grove Road again to the 60-acre burn site. Scent of ash and phosphates fouled the air. Slumping barbed wire reminded me of a guitar widowed of everything but its strings, the working frets of cedar fence posts long gone. One barn had vanished; another stood scorched.

Bulldozer-carved fire-lines scarred the land.

Orange-clad convicts, making certain the embers were dead, stamped their boots on grass clumps and tree roots, mopping up the mess.

Blighted trees and grasslands stretched as far as I could see. On both sides of rural Grove Road, chemicals from the phosphate flame retardant painted the gravel and the fields red. Invasive weeds and grasses, wakened by the shock of flames, fed on the fertilizing phosphates, stabbing through the ash to rally stronger than before.

Paul Lindholdt is a professor of English at Eastern Washington University and the winner of a Washington State Book Award for In Earshot of Water: Notes from the Columbia Plateau.

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ach of us contributes to our community in our own ways and can be “the change we want to see” in Spokane, and that’s worth celebrating. As we dug deeper into power and influence on the grandest scales in our region, we compiled a list of 50 business people and 10 political figures who hold the purse—and influence—strings in Spokane for the annual Power 50 Awards. Join us in celebrating our region and the who’s who in making big things happen.

Peruse the list, and join us for the Power 50 Awards at Chateau Rive on July 20 for an up close and personal opportunity to meet the power players in our region. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.

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1 10 Top 25 1. W. Stacey Cowles

4. Scott Morris

Cowles is president of the print media division which includes The SpokesmanReview daily newspaper and several weekly and bi-weekly publications and their associated websites. Having joined the company in 1989, he has been Publisher of The Spokesman-Review since 1992.

Scott Morris has been with Avista for 36 years, was elected president in 2006 and named chairman and CEO in 2008. Morris has served on a wide variety of national state, and community boards.

President, Cowles Company

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2. Walt Worthy

President & CEO (Owner), Worthy Enterprises, LLC

Chairman, President & CEO, Avista Corporation

5. Elaine Couture

Regional Chief Executive, Providence Health Care Eastern Washington Elaine Couture oversees five medical centers including two critical access hospitals and a children’s hospital, plus a full range of health care services. She is an adjunct faculty member at the Washington State University College of Nursing.

Walt Worthy, along with his wife Karen, owns a development, construction and property management company, Worthy Enterprises LLC, and a hotel company, Worthy Hotels Inc. His local business investments began in the early 1970s and his most recent project was the Grand Hotel in Spokane.

6. Jack Heath

3. Jim Frank

Owner, GVD Commercial Properties, Inc.

Principal & CEO, Greenstone Corporation Jim Frank grew up in Coeur d’Alene and received both an engineering degree and a law degree from Gonzaga University.

He practiced environmental and natural resource law for ten years, and then founded Greenstone in 1983. Greenstone’s projects include Kendall Yards, Eagle Ridge, River District, and more.

President & COO, Washington Trust Bank Jack Heath is active in the community, currently serving on the board of Greater Spokane Incorporated, The Executive Board of Inland Northwest Council Boy Scouts of America, Gonzaga University Board of Regents, Pacific Coast Banking School Board, and PREMERA Board of Directors.

7. Jerry Dicker

Originally from the Bronx in New York City, Jerry Dicker later moved to California, where he graduated from UCLA and became involved in real estate. Projects followed in California, New Mexico, and Texas. In the Inland Northwest, his projects include Hotel Ruby, The Bing, the Ruby Suites, and the Red Lion Hotel on Division Street.

8. Betsy Cowles

Chair, Cowles Company The Cowles Company is a diversified family-owned company. Betsy Cowles oversees the real estate, broadcast and insurance divisions,

8 including television stations in Washington and Montana and retail development River Park Square. She is past chair of Greater Spokane Incorporated and the WSU Board of Regents.

9. Harlan Douglass

President, Harlan D. Douglass, Inc. Harlan D. Douglass, Inc. is a private building and real estate investment company. Douglass has been a director of Inland Northwest Bank since 1989. He has also been a director of Northwest Bancorporation Inc. since 1992.

His primary business activities consist of the management of a diversified real estate business, including multifamily and commercial projects.

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10. Peter Stanton

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11. Scott Endres

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Endres joined Kaiser in 1997 and has held numerous key management positions in maintenance and engineering, and served as project manager for the Trentwood facility’s heat treat plate capacity expansion project. He has more than 20 years of experience in the aluminum industry.

12. Craig D. Gates

President and Chief Executive Officer, Key Tronic EMS Craig Gates has been President and CEO of Key Tronic EMS since April 2009. He has held various executive management positions since joining the company in 1994. From 1991 to October 1994 Gates served as Director of Operations, Electronics for the Microswitch Division of Honeywell Inc. From 1982 to 1991, he held various engineering and management positions within the Microswitch Division.

13. Bobby Brett

Owner, Spokane Indians & Spokane Chiefs

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Bobby Brett played baseball with the Kansas City Royals. Brett began working in the real estate investment business in 1975. In 1985, he joined with brothers George, Ken and J.B. in purchasing the Spokane Indians. The brothers bought the Spokane Chiefs major junior hockey team in 1990.

14. Dave Black

CEO, Principal of Black Realty, Inc; Black Commercial, Inc; Black Realty Management, Inc, and Black Management Services, Inc.

Dave Black started his real estate career in 1981 and became CEO of his company in 1984. He now manages more than 100 people and properties.

He holds an undergraduate degree from WSU and a Master’s of Business Administration degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver.

He sits on many boards including Greater Spokane Incorporated, the Downtown Spokane Partnership, and the Boy Scouts of America. He is a leader whether at work or play.

15. Marty Dickinson

Executive Vice President & Cultural Enhancement Executive, Umpqua Bank Marty Dickinson joined then-Sterling Bank in 2011 after spending six years as president of the Downtown Spokane Partnership, where she led a comprehensive downtown marketing and revitalization program. Prior to that, she was vice president of both the Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce and Spokane Area Economic Development Council.

16. Harry Sladich

Executive Vice President, Hotel Operations & Sales Red Lion Hotels Corporation Harry Sladich leads companywide sales initiatives in national and international markets, in addition to hotel operations for 1,800 employees at more than 130 hotels under five brands. He serves on two prominent national industry boards, including the U.S. Travel Association and Destination and Travel Foundation Board of Trustees. Sladich serves locally as a Board of Director for Greater Spokane Incorporated and for Mobius Science Center.

17. Mark Few

Head Coach, Gonzaga University Men’s Basketball Gonzaga University head coach Mark Few has established himself as one of the most successful coaches in NCAA Division I basketball annals in his 18 seasons at the helm, and in the process has made Bulldog basketball a household name across the country. With 27 years on the Gonzaga bench, Few is the longesttenured men’s basketball coach in Bulldog history.

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22. Dick Vandervert

Ray Sprinkle is the President and CEO at URM Stores Inc. He joined the company in 2003 and became the CEO in 2013. URM is the seventh largest privately held company in the state of Washington, employing 2,900 employees.

URM Stores has been serving the independent grocer since 1921 in the four-state area of Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana and owns Rosauers Supermarkets and Peirone Produce.

Vandervert Development was founded by Dick Vandervert, as a general contracting firm in Spokane, in 1975.

Initially focusing on local retail and hospitality projects, Vandervert Construction soon developed a reputation for superior workmanship, outstanding project management, and budget and deadline adherence. They have served Spokane proudly for decades.

19. Ron Wells

CEO, Spokane Public Facilities District

CEO, URM Stores

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Owner, Wells and Company R. Ronald Wells is a licensed architect, general contractor, and realtor, and real estate developer, who owns and operates Wells and Company. Wells began purchasing, renovating, operating, and managing historic buildings in 1979.

20. Tom Johnson

President & CEO, Spokane Teachers Credit Union Tom Johnson had been associated with STCU since 1994, when he joined their volunteer board of directors. He became part of the management team, as vice president of administration, in 2006. He was involved in every major decision for 17 years before becoming president and CEO of the largest credit union in the Inland Northwest.

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21. Tom Simpson

President, Spokane Angel Alliance Tom Simpson has more than 30 years of experience as an investment banker, venture capitalist, angel investor and entrepreneur. Currently, he focuses on working closely with emerging companies in the Spokane region to achieve growth and profitability. Tom was co-founder and Chairman of etailz, a rapidly growing eCommerce company which was sold to Trans World Entertainment in 2016. The Spokane Angel Alliance is a 100+ member group.

President & Owner, Vandervert Development

23. Kevin Twohig

Since Kevin Twohig graduated from Gonzaga University, he has worked in Spokane. He owned and operated a touring concert production company that provided services for Expo ‘74, the World’s Fair. In 1975, he accepted a position with the City of Spokane at the Spokane Opera House. He has been operating public facilities in Spokane ever since.

24. Larry Soehren

President & CEO, Kiemle & Hagood Company Larry Soehren is President & CEO of one of Spokane’s largest property management and commercial real estate companies. He joined their Commercial Management Division in 1983, became Director of Commercial Management in 1992, and a full partner in January, 1996.

Soehren oversees several divisions within the company today.

25. Todd Mielke

CEO, Greater Spokane Incorporated Five generations of the Mielke family have called Spokane home. Born and raised on Spokane’s north side, Mielke was educated in Spokane public schools and attended college in the Inland Northwest. He served a handful of years as a State Representative in the early 90s. He is now the CEO of Greater Spokane Incorporated, the regional Chamber of Commerce.

26. Phil Haugen

COO, Kalispel Tribe Economic Authority

27. Shelly Redinger Superintendent, Spokane Public Schools

28. Michael D. Currin Principal, Witherspoon Kelley

thank you.

29. Barry Baker

Owner, Baker Construction

30. Jeff Phillips

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CEO, Rosauers

31. Brian Newberry Executive Director, Leadership Spokane

32. David T. Ruff, P.E. President, Mechanical Engineer, Coffman Engineers

33. Larry Swartz

CEO, Lydig Construction

34. Travis Garske

President, Travis Pattern & Foundry Inc.

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35. Lawrence Stone

42. Bob Tomlinson

36. Christine Johnson

43. Gregory Green

37. Kristin Goff

44. Philip Mezey

38. Jim Sheehan

45. Thayne McCulloh

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46. Ed Schweitzer

2. Cathy McMorris Rodgers

President & CEO, Scafco Corp.

Chancellor, Community Colleges of Spokane

Owner & President, Wendle Ford Nissan Infiniti

Founder, President, Center for Justice and Community Building Foundation

President, Downtown Spokane Partnership

President & CEO, Itron

President, Gonzaga University

Owner, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratory

Partner in Charge, CPA, Moss Adams

Top 10 Public Officials Mayor, City of Spokane

Congresswoman, District 5

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3. Ben Stuckart

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48. Adam Hegsted

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5. Ozzie Knezovich

CMO, Jubilant HollisterStier

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President, Fatbeam

50. Rick Betts

39. Mark Hurtubise President & CEO, Inland Northwest Community Foundation

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Owner, Founder, Tedder Industries

Chef & Owner, Eat Good Group

President, Huntwood Industries

Council President, City of Spokane

State Representative; District 3

Sheriff, Spokane County

6. Andy Billig

Senator, District 3

7. Michael Baumgartner

Senator, District 6

8. Al French

Spokane County Commissioner, District 3

9. Larry Haskell Spokane County Prosecutor

10. Rod Higgins

Mayor, City of Spokane Valley

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Begin Here,” says the sign on the studio door.

“The news is covered on TV and radio stations. We spend the time to do a little more of the story—we don’t do interviews; we work to have conversations,” says Kent Adams, a longtime marketing and advertising executive, local broadcast veteran, and founder of the alternative talk show format.

“Our approach is like we are sitting at the coffee shop, and we hear part of the conversation at the table next, and we want to listen in because it sounds interesting.”

Spokane Talks Online is just that—Internet-based, meaning unlike radio, the recorded “podcasts” are available to listeners 24/7. Since 2015, Adams and his crew of volunteer hosts and interns have been recording the community-oriented programs, which typically run 30 minutes. While some programs are streamed live (and recorded for playback), listeners at SpokaneTalksOnline. com are able to pick and choose the topics in which they are most interested. There are more than 1,000 programs—from health to business, real estate to film and art—and there’s even cooking shows and weekly reports with Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich, who interviews local and visiting leaders in the public safety arena to find out what is working to make communities safer.

“I’m all for borrowing good ideas. I gave one of our interns the assignment to research what others on the Internet were doing that was similar to what we were doing,” says Adams. “A week later he reported that there’s

Spokane Talks Online Brings Community Conversations to the World Wide Web

nobody else doing what we’re doing. There are communities that have programs on sports or a particular topic, but nobody with our variety of programing.”

Spokane Talks Online regularly hosts interviews with primary and general election candidates for local, state and federal office.

Sometimes the programs have farther reach. One of the most popular episodes was with the sheriff from Burns, Oregon, following a standoff where a self-styled armed militia group staged a takeover of the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. The sheriff just happened to be in Spokane, and had no plans to speak with media, but came into the studio for two halfhour conversations about the incident, and how it effected those in the local community.

That podcast has been listened to by thousands of people across the country.

You might wonder if Spokane has enough story material to fill up the time slots. “That’s not a problem at all.” Adams says. “We’re at a point where we’re receiving calls from people who want to promote an event or just tell their story. We’re always looking to add new programs.

“When I came to Spokane 40 years ago, I started work with the Chamber of Commerce (located across the street from the Spokane Talks Online studios in the old Catholic diocese office on West Riverside Avenue). . . I think we’re a big enough community to have good conversations and lots of them.”

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Thinking critically about our nightlife scene

by Anthony Gill

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is happening downtown at Division and Main, and across the wider East End. Drive through that intersection on a Friday or Saturday late night (or early morning), and you might wonder why so many people are gathered at such an ungodly hour.

It turns out that this area has in recent years grown into our region’s most significant and busiest nightlife destination. The bars anchored by what has at times been derisively called the Division and Main intersection––Borracho, Globe Bar and Kitchen, and Fast Eddie’s––have become the go-to destination for late-night debauchery. And other pockets around downtown have developed a following––places from the tiny-and-grungy Riff to the popular, inclusive dancing destination nYne. In sum, we have enough bars and nightclubs––and enough patrons––in Spokane that the old trope that downtown closes at 9 p.m. could not be further from the truth.

But how are we thinking about this new late-night economy?

How are people getting downtown and back? Are they relying on expensive Lyfts and Ubers? Are they driving and choosing designated drivers? Spokane Transit historically has not provided much service past 11 p.m., but this is set to change in coming months as Saturday service extends later into the night. But we could still do more. Through-the-night bus service, at least on the most popular routes, should be explored to give partygoers an inexpensive, safe option and for all of the workers who keep Spokane going into the night and early morning. And West Main near the Saranac could be closed to vehicles to make it easier for pedestrians to walk around.

How are we thinking about inclusivity in our nightlife scene?

Do women, minorities, and the LGBTQ+ community feel safe and at ease? The patrons of the Division and Main intersection of bars have given rise to the derisive “Bromuda Triangle” name, but we should be exploring ways to ensure that everyone, at minimum, feels safe and comfortable. Could we offer, say, a “safe walk” program, which would provide a walking buddy to downtown residences or onward transportation? Are there opportunities to partner with bars to develop discreet ways to summon security, as has been attempted in some Australian communities?

And what other resources do we need to provide these partygoers? We have an incredible daytime food scene, which this issue seeks to highlight. Let’s unleash these chefs’ creativity on the late-night scene by giving them more options and creative opportunities for collaboration. Perhaps by partnering with the daytime food economy, we could better use existing resources–– food trucks, kitchens, and physical restaurants––across 24 hours.

Some cities have expanded this idea even wider by electing a Night Mayor––a single individual devoted solely to promoting, expanding, and managing the nighttime environment.

We may not be quite at that point yet, but as the nightlife scene expands and Spokane becomes a 24-hour city, let’s consider how we can better support this growing sector of our economy.

Anthony Gill is a Spokane native and graduate of Santa Clara University. He is the editor of Spokane Rising, an urbanist blog focused on ways to make Spokane a better place to live.

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Those who reach the pinnacle of entrepreneurial excellence—such as Bill Gates or Jeff Bezos—are viewed with a mixture of awe and envy.

But what separates those who experience wild success from those left picking up the pieces of a failed enterprise?

Part of it comes down to good old work ethic, says Bill Green, founder and CEO of The Crestar Group of Companies and author of ALL IN: 101 Real Life Business Lessons for Aspiring Entrepreneurs (bgreenauthor.com).

“If you don’t want to work harder than everyone and you don’t have your passion, you shouldn’t be an entrepreneur,” Green says.

But that’s far from the whole story, says Green, whose own route to success began in a flea market. There are plenty of other lessons that budding entrepreneurs can benefit from knowing. Just a few include:

Become a tactical and strategic CEO.

of us can’t do it all or know everything, so it’s important to hire a team that can compensate for your shortcomings,” Green says.

The best way to do that, he says, is to think like an NBA owner who builds a championship team by drafting a well-balanced roster of players whose abilities complement each other.

Tactical leadership is doing things right.

Strategic leadership is doing the right things. “You probably are doing a lot of things right tactically to get your startup off the ground,” Green says. “But now it’s time to think about your long-term strategy.”

The greatest CEOs are visionaries, always plotting their company’s next big Become a tactical and strategic CEO. move, he says. “If you see a way to improve your busiKnow thyself and know thy business. ness, you’d better have the vision and the guts to pull Let your employees complete you. the trigger,” Green says, “even if the naysayers say it Good customers complain, bad can’t be done. customers go away.

Good customers complain, bad customers go away. No one

enjoys hearing complaints, but those angry customers should be viewed as a gift, Green says.

Know thyself and know Owning a business comes They care about thy business. “Don’t be with a lot of ups and downs. your product afraid to listen to your or service and gut instinct,” says Patrick The best deals are the they want you Frome, owner of dot.INK ones you don’t make. to fix whatever LLC in Spokane. “More ofproblem they’re ten than not, it’s right. Do experiencing so your homework and take they can continue to have that product or calculated risks whenever possible. Don’t service.

Many unhappy customers just walk be afraid to fail, because you will. It’s just away never to return, so you don’t know part of the journey. Be open. Be conscious. why you lost their business.

Be vulnerable. Don’t let the ego defend criticism from others, but embrace it as an Owning a business comes with a lot of opportunity for new perspective. Oh, and ups and downs. “It’s important that you pay your taxes.” love what you’re doing—otherwise you Let your employees complete you. “Most won’t make it,” says Jon Kuritz, owner of

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If you don’t want to work harder than everyone and you don’t have your passion, you shouldn’t be an entrepreneur

Make Waves Entertainment and Make Waves Collective. “If you don’t believe in what you’re doing, no one else will. You have to be able to adapt to new trends and constantly be moving forward. Whether it’s business strategy, marketing, or other business related techniques, I’ve learned to grow with the evolving world we live in without giving up the vision of my company. You must hold a solid foundation and build on that. With that said, if you put your mind to it, anything is possible.”

The best deals are the ones you don’t make. There are good business deals out

there, but there are many more bad deals, Green says. It’s important that any deal you make is the right one for your company, and not something you do just because making a new acquisition or introducing a new product is exciting. People will always try to seduce you with the “next great deal,” but stay focused on what’s best for your business. “Don’t let anyone influence you into making a deal you don’t want to make,” he says.

Ultimately, entrepreneurial success comes down to your own passion and tenacity.

“It doesn’t cost anything not to believe in something,” Green says. “It costs everything to believe in an idea so much that you’re willing to spend your life doing it and doing it until it becomes a reality. That’s guts.

That’s passion. That’s the resolve you need to succeed.”

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I am reminded why our Renaissance is gaining strength—our compassion for others is growing day by day. As I walked by Riverfront Park’s construction, it occurred to me that one recent awakening occurred when we collectively came together and shouted a unified “YES” to beautify our central gathering place.

A common thread in our progress is our compassion for each other. Indeed, even with our population growth, Spokane has never lost its small-town, neighborly feel.

For example, as Kendall Yards expands, welcoming new residents, its calling card remains its welcoming community feel, epitomized by the late-summer celebration Porchfest, where neighbors and friends come together to enjoy musical treats.

Local projects abound where visionary leaders find a means to do more for others. The always-caring YWCA and other efforts in the area focus on housing families together to the extent possible so that children can stay with a parent.

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Likewise, Airway Heights was beset with a contaminated water crisis recently, which in other places could have led to animosity and strife. No doubt the stress on citizens was extreme, but our community rallied with airmen and citizens working handin-hand to help each other. Caring was the watchword for all.

Leadership Spokane graduated its 1,276th adult graduate this past month and 625th high school youth graduate. As we reflect on the 1,500 service hours completed by both classes and our excellent alumni, it was clear that our leaders were driven by empathy for the plight of others, and by a passion to help make others’ lives better.

Beyond the innovation and educational excellence fueling our Renaissance, the core of our community’s recent good feeling is compassion. Spokane’s Renaissance agrees with Robert Ingersoll: “We rise by lifting others.”

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

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A Luxurious Lakeside Lodge Beckons the Child in Us All photos and story by Joni Elizabeth

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pokane’s population can dwindle on a summer weekend as residents clear out to enjoy a lake option so bountiful in the surrounding area.

Lake Coeur d’Alene—always a hot spot—offers opportunities for both day and overnight excursions between the resort, private cabins and residential rentals.

Caribou Lodge, tucked away in Kidd Island Bay, inspires adventure both indoors and out.

Homeowners Bob Poole and Shawn Richardson, California residents,

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purchased the home in 2012 when it was in foreclosure.

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was something special.

“We literally bought the property right there on the deck. I don’t even know if we went to all the floors,” says Richardson.

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In the following years, summers and holidays were spent at the lake home. Yet as seasons change, so does life, and the home sat unoccupied for a while.

Vacation Rental Authority approached the owners offering to make it a premiere rental property, and Richardson and Poole saw this as a viable option for their unused home, which is also now on the market.

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There’s a view of Coeur d’Alene Resort down the lake. “I love seeing the resort and fireworks, yet being tucked away in that quiet bay,” says Richardson.

The 6,872 square foot home stretches across 120 feet of private sandy beach, architecture and materials inside mirroring the magnificence of the surrounding great outdoors.

The home towers over the private dock, a rocky pathway leading from the beach through natural plants to the sliding glass door entrance.

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Entertainment options abound on the second floor of the home. A pool table overlooks the bay, a gas fireplace tucking in one side. Other entertainment options

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include a central gaming table set beneath a statement chandelier whispering adventure, a mixture of Edison-style bulbs set atop a wagon-like wheel cascading from the ceiling with thick braided rope. A plush sectional sofa surrounds the adjacent TV and bar area.

French doors lead to a guest room, where one can only imagine the late night giggles and conversations that have taken place among the set of bunk beds with full view of the bay and evening stars. This guest room also leads to a private porch.

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There are two options for upward travel in the lodge. A glass elevator spans floors two to five, serving as both an interesting architectural piece and a handy mode of transportation.

The second option is an open set of wide plank stairs set against stone walls.

Both lead to the third floor, marked by two living room spaces adjacent to a gourmet kitchen setup.

Luxury appliances dot the spacious kitchen, like the Thermador double oven above a warmer, and a side-by-side Kenmore fridge and freezer. A six-plate Thermador cooktop sits on a granite island.

Even drinks enjoy deluxe accommodations in a wine fridge or one of two beverage fridges.

Meal prep need not be a solo activity in this setup, spacious enough to welcome onlooking guests without overcrowding. A free-standing barnwood countertop is an open invitation to sip a cocktail from the full wet bar beneath old fashioned pulley-style lamps.

Meals are easily enjoyed by a crowd, as the wooden bar and round dining table each seat six comfortably, with alternative seating on the deck outside. No matter the seat, it’s lakeside accommodations as a bay of windows provides a constant reminder of the serenity of the lake and the majestic pines outdoors.

Congruent with the pattern of natural elements and fabrics throughout the home, neutral colors mix beneath custom wood cabinetry and overarching exposed beams in the adjacent living rooms.

One living room flows right into the next, each stocked with plush furniture inviting guests to sink into couches and soak in the serenity of the great outdoors.

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“There is something about that main floor: people snuggle into the couches with big open windows and the fireplace. It’s also a great place to spend Christmas,” says Richardson. “The bay freezes over and eagles fly around like crazy.” In fact, the home was originally called The Aerie, for Eagle’s Nest.

A green canoe—a Lake Louise original that found its retirement refuge in the rafters of the luxurious lake home—decorates the overhead pathway from one living room to the next, another fun detail in an ode to adventure.

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The floor above provides a vantage point to both living spaces, and is also the main point of entry from the front door as well as home to the master suite.

French doors separate the suite from the grand entryway and powder room, leading into the master suite stocked with luxury.

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Imagine opening your eyes to the lake view spanning before, swinging yourself out of bed and making your way to the bathroom. Bare toes meet the cool stone surface of the bathroom floor. A roman soaking tub stars in this space, waiting to cocoon its inhabitant facing out to yet another panel of windows providing spacious views of lake and pines.

A showerhead offers similar luxury in the same space, while a stone seat separates the two areas.

Frosted glass blocks hide the toilet, and more curves and carefully placed dividers allow privacy while keeping the open feel throughout the artful master bath.

Additional accommodations exist up the open stairway to the fifth and final floor of the home. A large gathering room offers relaxation with a plush chair set beside a bay of windows on one side and a smaller arched stone fireplace on the other.

One can take in the scenic view from on high via the balcony just off the main room. Two guest rooms, each with king beds and en-suite baths, lie in wait for guests.

Richardson admits a part of her is sad to sell the home. “But it’s more sad it’s sitting there unused. I hope a large family can congregate there and love it as much as we do,” she says.

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“A lot of people are putting carpet in the bedroom,” she says. “And then tile in the kitchen, living room, dining room, down the hallways and into the bathroom.”

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In the past, laminate was always a go-to affordable flooring option, but its drawback was that it was susceptible to moisture. If water got under the laminate plank, it could cause the flooring to bubble and warp. That made homeowners shy away from using it in places like the kitchen, laundry rooms, baths and basements, where hard surfaces are most desired. Waterproof laminate flooring has changed that.

“Durability has always been one of the main advantages of laminate. Now about the only thing that can happen to the laminate is that it can be scratched, but it takes a lot to do that,” says Cindy Wiedmer, interior designer with Great Floors.

True waterproof laminate flooring is actually made entirely of plastic. A manmade surface area, laminate can easily replicate natural materials like wood and stone, as well as unique and unexpected appearances such as metal, concrete, and weathered wood.

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Waterproof laminate costs less than most hardwood flooring. Like most hard surfaces, it has the advantage of being hypoallergenic and easy to clean. Laminates can often be successfully installed by do-it-yourselfers.

Tile has been a popular flooring option for kitchens and baths—and it’s only getting bigger, literally, with large format tiles.

Where traditional tile is 12” x 12”, larger format tiles are sized 12” x 24”, 36” x 36” and even up to 48” across.

Available in a variety of materials from stone and porcelain to slate, travertine and concrete, the wide range of larger sizes opens the door to countless design options.

They give a smaller space the illusion of being bigger, and require less maintenance with fewer grout lines to clean.

“I used the large format tile in my own bathroom, which is a small space,” says Carolyn Gallion, interior designer and member of the RW Gallion family. “I like how it makes it feel bigger, but not so busy as smaller tiles might. Large format also tends to soften a space.”

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“It’s absolutely all of the above,” says Tom Riley, owner of Wallflowers, and an interior designer for nearly 30 years.

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SmartStrand Forever Clean is engineered to resist matting and crushing. This unique trait is built into the fiber at the molecular level, causing the fiber to bounce back, maintaining its beauty and appearance over time.

“It feels like silk or cotton; you can lay on your floor and feel like you’re on a mattress,” Riley says.

“Everyone was skeptical, thinking it was too soft and would never hold up,” he says.

“But we watched the years go by and there were few claims compared to nylon. I’ve had this carpet in my own house for seven years and you can not find a traffic pattern on it anywhere . . . it’s pretty cool.”

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But if one of the three credit With limited time, you may think there’s nothing you can do to imscores is an extreme outlier, prove your score. Burns says that’s an incorrect assumption. While you LOWER CREDIT UTILIZATION LEVELS it could be worth doublecan’t make dramatic jumps in just a couple of months, there are sevchecking your credit report eral steps you can take that may increase your score enough to get you DON’T CLOSE OLD CREDIT CARDS from that bureau to make prequalified for the loan you want. sure it doesn’t reflect any Keep in mind, lenders will pull your scores from all three major questionable or erroneous credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion), so it’s wise to DON’T APPLY FOR NEW CREDIT activity. check your credit report from each of them. You can do so for free once every 12 months at AnnualCreditReport.com. For best results, STEP 2: DON’T MISS A monitor at least one credit score from each of the bureaus. You also can PAYMENT check your credit score for free through a large number of online services, such as CredCreditors are interested in seeing how you itKarma.com, NerdWallet.com or Credit.com. Other sites offering free VantageScore manage credit, and the consistency of behavcredit scores can be found at VantageScore.com/free. ior counts.

You should always pay at least the Once you have your reports in hand, you can take steps that may have a positive imminimum amount due on bills on time every pact on your scores.

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If you follow these five steps, you may see an increase in your score within a few months so you can get a loan and be an attractive buyer when it comes time to put in a bid for your dream home.

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The Life and Times of Chuck Lyford

by Michele Martin

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June 4, 2017 the racing world lost a pioneer and icon of the sport: Chuck Lyford climbed into his vintage Elva Mark VII for the last time that day. He was tragically killed in a high-speed one car accident on the road course at Spokane County Raceway during the SOVREN Festival of Speed. Racers know the risk involved in their sport, but they rarely wish to talk about it. The passion they have for their sport is fueled by the adrenaline of competition and winning, and yes, at times danger. Rather than focus on this tragedy, we shall focus on the triumphant life of a man who loved motorsports of seemingly all genres and whose zest for life is a shining example of living every day to the fullest.

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Charles A. Lyford III began his racing career as a child on Lake Washington with outboards. As a teenager, he moved up to the inboard ranks of racing boats and by the age of 21 he won every single race he entered that season. In the early 1970s, along with prominent Seattle businessman Jim Clapp, Lyford developed and built the first successful turbine powered unlimited hydroplane: the U-95. This technology became the staple for the unlimiteds since.

In the midst of his racing accomplishments on the water, Lyford learned to fly while attending college at San Jose State—where he earned his degree in Airline Management.

Flying and air racing became another passion for him and he was successful with his “Bardahl Special” P51D-25 in both transcontinental and pylon racing.

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Chuck Lyford led a more privileged life than most, but that life also consisted of substantial philanthropy and kindness.

Along with his air and boat racing endeavors, he took up vintage car racing, which became a family affair and a passion. Lyford’s race cars were maintained and prepared at T-Zero Racing, a family business run by his son.

Lyford and his wife Pam shared a passion for each other and for racing. This passion culminated with the two racing together in two intercontinental road rallies, which they won. The first was in 2013 after restoring the 1938 Chevrolet once raced very successfully decades before by Juan Manuel Fangio.

The Vintage Cape Horn Rally is a 6,000 kilometer (3,728 mile) road rally starting in Buenos Aires to Cape Horn through Argentina and Chile. They encountered adverse weather and road conditions of all types (severe wind, rain, and snow) through terrain of dirt, mud, gravel and ice amid deserts, hair pin turns and mountain passes.

In 2016, they ran the similar but much more grueling Rally of the Incas, a 6,500-mile, 27 day race from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Lima, Peru. There was a dinner in honor of the Lyfords and their prestigious win of this rally on Saturday night, June 3 at the Festival of Speed, the night before Lyford’s tragic accident.

Chuck Lyford led a more privileged life than some, but that life also consisted of substantial philanthropy and kindness. Countless friends to Lyford on social media recount the adage he lived by and often referenced, “Every Day Counts.”

His life was one of those movies are made of and he certainly lived by those words.

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You use your eyes to communicate your thoughts and feelings every single day. Whether you’re aware of it or not, your eyes speak volumes about who you are and what you feel.

Patti Wood, a body language expert with over 25 years of experience in the field of human behavior, says our eyes can convey all sorts of messages—both intentionally and unintentionally. “Our eye language can say a lot about us, revealing our emotions, confidence level and, at times, if we’re telling the truth.”

Curious what your eyes are telling other

people? Wood provides three eye language examples.

Eye contact: You’re taught early on to look at someone when they’re talking to you; it’s a sign of respect and shows you’re listening. An Allergan’s survey, conducted in conjunction with Kelton Global, revealed that for those who see the value in maintaining eye contact, holding a direct gaze makes them feel respected and understood. If your gaze becomes a continuous, unrelenting stare throughout an entire conversation, it may signal to the other person that you’re trying to assert your dominance.

Liars look away? Research shows the eye contact you make while lying is partially determined by your personality. Introverts tend to have more trouble maintaining eye contact while lying, whereas extroverts may go over the top and increase eye contact while lying.

Attraction. Wood notes that our eye language makes us look at things that are new or interesting, especially faces, or look away from things that we find distasteful.

When it comes to nonverbal communication, your eyes are one of the most expressive parts of your body. Research shows we can read the six basic emotions—sadness, disgust, anger, joy, fear and surprise—and more than 50 mental states such as curiosity, interest, dislike or boredom, in another person’s eyes.

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A Day in the Life of activist

Jenny Seibert

by Jennifer LaRue

I became

Facebook friends with a lawyer and activist named Zoe Dolan after watching a heartfelt video on YouTube of her discussing her journey as a transgender woman. A recent post reads: “That moment when you haven’t talked about being transgender for a long time and out-of-the-blue someone seeks advice and you say, ‘I would not recommend it unless there is truly no other option and you are prepared to be considered by most people as a second-class human being for the rest of your life’—and suddenly you are right back on the bathroom floor in Cairo, Egypt, weeping because you cannot touch your own body in the shower anymore and you scream, ‘I don’t care if it means I’m alone forever.’” I appreciated her bravery; it cannot be easy.

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When you find peace with yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.

— Peace Pilgrim

Local transgender woman and activist Jenny Seibert says: “They’ve made lab mice transgender simply by altering their brains. It’s a brain thing. I was born a male with a female brain.”

People have argued that it’s a choice, but there is scientific evidence that proves it’s something you’re born with. Still, people hold strongly to their beliefs, brushing away the evidence and calling it an agenda. And some, who publicly and adamantly fight against rights for the LGBT community, are caught participating in sexually alternative behavior, behavior they themselves deemed deviant, suggesting that repression and fear are the driving factors of the anger directed toward the LGBT community. Regardless, being transgender can be dangerous and often leads to violence (perpetrated by the intolerant) and suicide.

Many transgenders are afraid and in need of support, and that is why Seibert fights. In her blog, she writes, “In every way that actually matters, transgender people are exactly like everyone else. But we are different enough in things that matter very little, that we are excluded and stigmatized, abused and brutalized. There may not be a group of people more marginalized in our society.”

Despite the difficulties of daily life, Seibert is quick to laugh. She says, “I see the absurdity in things including the transgender experience.

And laughter relieves stress. Not too long ago I was in excruciating pain (she was eventually diagnosed with polycythemia vera) and I damn near died. But, I’m now pain free and alive and that makes me happy.” She is also

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who she always has been—a female.

Seibert grew up near Cut Bank, Montana, where she was more drawn to little girl toys and she professed early on that she wanted to be Marilyn Monroe, not yet understanding that was not “normal.” At the age of 8 or 9, Seibert’s father sat her down. “I will not have a queer for a son,” he said.

While Seibert wasn’t exactly sure what he meant, shame became a constant and her mother was tasked with teaching her how boys behaved. Her life became that of learned behavior and acquired tastes.

Seibert rarely fit in with her peers and had few friends.

Other than the patience of her mother, her childhood hobby of reading encyclopedias cover-to-cover was perhaps one of her saving graces. Still, she harbors no ill will toward her father.

In her blog, she explains, “He saved my life by demanding male behavior from me. It was northern Montana in the ’70s, after all. Had I openly acted as I knew myself to be, I probably would not have lived past junior high school.”

Seibert went on to marry and father six children. She was an officer of the U.S. Treasury in Idaho for 13 years, a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley and Waddell and Reed, and an enrolled agent representing taxpayers to the IRS. And then she got sick. Alone, broke, tired, and in pain, she hit rock bottom, living in a barn behind a church in Idaho for 18 months where the barn’s smell brought her back to her youth.

“I would pull my mother’s clothes from the clothesline and wear them in the barn on our property.

I was always terrified of getting caught but I simply could not resist. How absurd is that? When I was living in the barn in Idaho, the smell reminded me every day of my childhood shame.” And, just like that, she was born (again) in a barn, deciding, after finding through research that she was not “crazy,” to become who she was meant to be and she began the process of transitioning. “I figured I didn’t have a whole lot of time to live so I made the decision to find peace and meaning in my life—for myself and others.”

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She moved to Spokane and became active in the LGBT community (locally and in Idaho). She volunteers and sits on boards of an array of organizations including Add the Words Idaho, PFLAG in both CDA and Spokane, Idaho Pride Alliance, Out Spokane, Our Revolution Washington, Spokane County Democrats, and the Bernie Sanders campaign, through which she became the first transgender person to introduce a presidential candidate.

Recently, weaving through the streets of downtown Spokane, she waved at crowds from the back of a pink convertible in the Pride Parade as one of the grand marshals. “After the parade, more than one teen approached me to thank me for being an inspiration, which makes it all worth it.”

Now, every day in the life of Seibert is all about being true to herself and helping others do the same—freely and without fear or shame. “For most of my life I thought that I was crazy. I seriously did, and that is a great burden to bear,” she says. “If I do have a bias, it is because I can relate to people who were excluded, brutalized, and hunted to the point of extinction. America, you are never going to be great until you are a great place for everyone.”

She laughs at the absurdity of how quick people are to stifle, even destroy, that which they do not understand.

Though she is happy, she knows there is a lot of work to be done. “I hope the time will come when people don’t have to be afraid to be authentic.”

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Timely Parenting Research:

The Low-Down on Parents’ Posts, Processed Foods and Outdoor Play

by Lisa A. Beach

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PA R E N T S ’ P O S T S What parents share with others about their children in today’s digital age presents new and often unanticipated risks, according to new research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2016 National Conference and Exhibition. Based on their findings, pediatrician Bahareh Keith, DO, MHSc, FAAP, and law professor Stacey Steinberg, JD, encourage pediatricians to give parents healthy rules of thumb about online disclosures related to their children. Parents often create their children’s first digital footprints. Previous research has shown that 92 percent of 2-year-olds in the United States have an online presence, and about one-third make their first appearance on social media sites within their first 24 hours of life.

“The amount of information placed in the digital universe about our children in just a few short years is staggering,” said Dr. Keith, director of the pediatric global health track and an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

“Parents often consider how to best protect children while the child is using the Internet. However, parents—including myself, initially—don’t always consider how their own use of social media may affect their children’s well-being.”

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PROCESSED FOODS Plenty of research shows that processed foods contain more calories, sugar, sodium, and saturated fat than whole foods. Yet parents often opt for prepackaged, processed meals and frozen dinners because they save time. But processed convenience foods can contribute to a poor diet, which led researchers from the University of Minnesota and Duke University to study underlying reasons why parents purchase them.

Although saving time is an obvious reason for buying these already-prepared meals, researchers wondered what else might be motivating parents to purchase lowerquality nutrition options for their family. According to the findings published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 49 percent of parents bought prepackaged meals because their families really liked them; one third of respondents purchased ready meals because their kids could help prepare them; and roughly one quarter favored the money-saving aspect of frozen dinners.

These research findings raise concerns that choosing readymade, processed meals means decreased availability of fruits and vegetables, increased availability of less nutritious foods, and less self-sufficiency in cooking and mealplanning skills.

“If parents are not confident

in their ability to cook, then prepackaged, processed meals are an appealing but less nutritious option,” points out the study’s lead author Melissa Horning, PhD. OUTDOOR PLAY We all know the value of unplugging from our electronics, but new research from the University of Illinois highlights that families who spend time together outside are happier, healthier, and get along better.

Previous research has proven that spending time in nature boosts attention, restores social cues, and improves mood for individuals. But this new research focused on whether outdoor time had the same effect if it’s a family activity.

“When your attention is restored, you’re able to pick up on social cues more easily, you feel less irritable, and you have more self-control. All of these are variables that can help you get along better with others,” says Dina Izenstark, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at U of I, and lead author of a recent study published in the Journal of Family Theory and Review.

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are about more than candle-light dinners and slow dancing in the moonlight, and making them last beyond the initial infatuation is no easy thing.

“Under the best of circumstances it takes much love, devotion and especially an enduring commitment between partners to make a relationship work,” says D. Scott Trettenero, author of Master the Mystery of Human Nature: Resolving the Conflict of Opposing Values (masterthemysterybook.com).

“Unfortunately, there is no rule book or instruction manual that guarantees success.”

An obvious reason is that conflict is inevitable because men and women look at and approach their problems from different perspectives.

“Men tend to use the left brain point of view which is characterized by thinking, while women tend to be more right brain and feeling by nature,” Trettenero says. “Men generally use logic and reason to make what they consider objective choices and decisions. Women generally use emotional values to make more subjective choices and decisions.

“It needs to be stated that one way is not better than the other. But they are opposing in nature and when each side is entrenched in their conflicting way there will always be a lack or breakdown of communication. This is the number-one reason that couples can have problems in their relationships which can lead to separation.

“One side may try to get their point across using facts and deductive reasoning while the other side wants their feelings to be acknowledged and understood. It happens all the time in a typical relationship.”

There are a few core concepts about human nature that are necessary to grasp as you try and seek harmony in your relationship: Feelings come and go. Feelings can change over time, which means if feelings you have for another led you to fall in love, then other feelings could just as easily lead you to fall out of love if you aren’t careful. It is important that the relationship not be based on feelings alone, but on a shared commitment to placing the relationship above one’s own personal desires.

People change over the years. People have the capacity to grow and evolve in a number of ways. This is a healthy process of life but it doesn’t always work out that each partner is growing at the same pace or in the same direction. This calls for both to be able to adapt and embrace the changes each may make.

Conflicts will always be present. The whole system of human interaction is perfectly created for conflict, and any relationship will never be immune to them.

Conflicts of interest within a relationship can sometimes escalate into devastating and traumatic experiences. It all begins with understanding yourself so you can be true to who you are. It also means that you make sure that your significant other be true to themselves.

Conflict resolution in a marriage is one of the most important ways to make it or break it. The best way to handle a disagreement is to try to find a way that allows both parties to feel good about the results rather than try to overpower the other.

“Trying to give advice on how to make a marriage work is tricky, especially when speaking in general terms, because what might work for one couple might be exactly wrong for another,” Trettenero says. “One thing is clear to those who are married and want to remain married; communication between partners is critical and deserves equal attention by both.”

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What a Mom Looks Like

by Heidi Lasher

Last March,

I followed a few girlfriends into a bar after a full day of skiing. We were feeling pretty badass, which was why we were surprised when a server asked if we moms needed help finding a table. My friend Stacy turned to me and mouthed, “Did he say moms?”

“What, are our kids here?” asked Teri, peering around the bar tables as if looking for Sasquatch at Trader Joe’s. We sat down and tried to objectively assess one another. Yes, there were sensible earrings, some hastily applied lipstick, but nothing that shouted mom. I told my sister about it later and she asked me if I’d seen the SNL skit on mom hair. “No, I can’t stay up that late,” I said. I then logged into the SNL channel on YouTube and watched skits for the next three hours, including the one on mom hair.

I totally have it.

But there’s got to be more to it. If there were a lineup of women in their forties, would it be possible to pick out the moms? I asked some friends the other day what a mom looks like, and this is what they said: “Tired all the time.”

“Homely.”

“Like she forgot to look in the mirror.”

“Totally hot,” said my husband, which is cool . . . until you realize that he’ll say anything to get into my pants these days.

Before I had kids I used to think of motherhood as a classic hero’s journey where we are transformed by the crucible of childbirth. I truly thought I’d have the baby, and then go back to my normal life.

To drive the point home, my husband and I went to a movie about three days after our first child was born. Although I wished I had thought to put an ice pack in my underwear, I offered reassuring smiles to my husband and squeezed his hand. Isn’t this great? We came home to my mother in law, sitting in the same chair, in the same hunched-over position, cradling the same crying baby as when we had left.

I became a mother in slow, reluctant stages. Each stage felt like a mugging. First, I handed over my body. Not just the shape and size of my body, but the sense of sovereignty over my body. I had to share it. I had to let someone slobber all over my breasts. I had

to watch what I ate and not get mad about being peed on. I oozed, leaked, bled and drooled when I nodded off. My body went from a temple to a crack house.

Not long after, I was forced to hand over all my time—time I didn’t even know I had. I sat in a rocking chair for weeks, holding an infant who would only stop crying if she was latched onto me.

But my milk was blue and thin, and something was wrong with it.

Breastfeeding seemed to appease my daughter in the moment and make her writhe in pain for hours afterward. It was as if she were drinking my ambivalence, and it made her sad.

I had to leave behind exclusive breastfeeding, and with it, the image of myself as the tree of life and the certainty that my physical body was meant to be a mother. I traded these identities for a foul-smelling hypoallergenic formula called Nutramigen that was not sold at the natural foods coop.

I almost gave up my career, but I snatched it back when the baby was sleeping. I hoarded it and took in great gulps of work when no one seemed to be looking. But it stopped satisfying me. I chewed and chewed at my desk, waiting for the flavor to come back.

Meanwhile my infant daughter sat there in her vibrating chair, looking at me.

My husband and I grew afraid of nightfall.

We took turns, bouncing, rocking, shushing, and feeding. I found him one morning slumped on the concrete floor of the laundry room, our daughter strapped to her car seat sitting atop a rumbling dryer. I fell in love with him again that morning.

Platonically.

Sometimes I just gave up trying. I wish I could say this happened only once, but it happened again and again. The good thing is that this means I never really did stop trying. The bad thing is that there were many moments in that first, critical year, when I felt no empathy, no kindness, no tenderness. I stared at my screaming, helpless infant, and convinced myself that I was being manipulated. That all this crying was a cunning façade. Well, I was not going to fall for it. I realized I could be very, very cold.

In those first few months of getting my ass kicked by

Those of us who want to be moms, who are lucky enough to be moms, we show up and we stand in front of the great mirror that is our children, and we take it.

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motherhood, I may have passed you on the street and looked completely normal, if a bit haggard on the outside, but inside, I felt like I had been beaten, kicked, and left for dead, all in broad daylight, within earshot of people who loved me—by an infant.

A tiny person who startled me the first time she smiled. Let me be clear, it was mostly crying. But there were momentary breaks in the clouds, and what looked back at me was this stunning set of dimples and unflinching eyes, and occasionally, a bright bell of a giggle. And when she slept, oh, I brimmed over when she slept. God, I love a sleeping child!

Each time I was ambushed by mothering, I swore it couldn’t happen again. That I had nothing left. But here’s the little miracle if there is one. Turns out, there’s a lot more to me than I thought. I have moments of brilliance and moments of despair. I am capable of selfless love and careless rage. And although there are much better moms out there, I pinch myself when I realize that for my kids, I am, as they say “the best mom ever.” And this makes me smile because they really don’t know any better. And even understanding this, a tiny Holly Hobby oven in me heats right up, warming with the possibility that there is hope for me yet.

So the hero’s journey, well, this journey never ends. There’s no coming home, no trumpets, no meetings with dignitaries, no sticker that says “good work!” But all this stripping away, knocking down, this giving up, and giving in, it’s messy and its physical.

It’s why, when I walk into a bar with some friends, the server can be fairly certain we are moms. And we may not do it very well, or very gracefully. But those of us who want to be moms, who are lucky enough to be moms, we show up and we stand in front of the great mirror that is our children, and we take it. Not to be heroes, exactly, but to understand more of what it is to be human.

Heidi Lasher is a grateful mother of two preadolescent children. She begins her day by picking up her kids’ socks and leaving them in piles on the stairs where they will be ignored for the remainder of the week. She works part-time as a freelance communications consultant with niche expertise in global immunization policy.

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WOMAN/sock pants and super heroes

Navigating the Birthday Party Planning Dance

by Holly Lytle

My dislike

of birthdays is something that has evolved over my tenure as a mother. My two oldest boys, Isaac and Tyler, were born Irish twins. For those of you about to Google the term, I’ll save you a step. It means that someone didn’t stress the importance of birth control after delivering my first child which meant that I found myself hosting his first birthday with his baby brother strapped to my chest.

Having Irish twins presented some fantastic advantages. For one, I never felt bad that I didn’t achieve my pre-pregnancy weight after having Isaac. I just wore my maternity clothes for an additional nine months. I also never had to put away the baby clothes Isaac outgrew.

Tyler was big for his age so it was an easy transition. One of the other great benefits of my Irish twins was their birthdays were close enough I could justify a combined birthday party. It was just the excuse I needed to throw some larger than necessary parties and bake ridiculously elaborate cakes. After all, it was for two boys, right?

I’ll admit that after Isaac died, celebrating birthdays came with conflicting emotions. While I was grateful for every year with Tyler and my two children, Caleb and Kelly—who blessed my life after Isaac’s death—I still mourned the birthdays I was missing with their oldest brother. As a coping mechanism, I slowly dialed down my elaborate parties and themed cake creations to tamer and more manageable birthday events.

As the years passed, however, I noticed my birthday blues weren’t so much about mourning those I was missing with my oldest son, but about the sadness birthdays created for my youngest son, Caleb. Birthdays, whether for him or other people, come with a considerable amount of anxiety. While his high-functioning autism provides him with many exceptional gifts, making and maintaining friendships is not one of them. Autism also makes him very picky about who he considers a close friend, which is why I can count on one hand the number of “close buddy” birthday party invitations he has received and accepted in his life.

In January, Caleb turned nine. We celebrated with our family, but he asked to plan his own party with friends. Week after agonizing week, he pored over decisions. It took him weeks to decide on the perfect party theme and decorations he felt his friends would enjoy. It took him another several weeks to plan out the itinerary of pizza, trampoline jumping and a sleep over.

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Another week or two passed as he secondguessed having the sleep over. Another week passed as he finalized the artwork for his own personalized birthday invitations. As June 1 approached, I finally asked, “Why are you so worried about this party?” He sighed and said, “I want it to be perfect or my friends won’t want to come.” My resentment of birthdays escalated to a whole new level.

He was right. There was a real possibility that these friends may not value him enough to show up for the party.

As a seasoned autism parent, I am skilled at helping Caleb navigate the nuances of day-to-day life. Yet following him around school to navigate his friendships wasn’t a realistic solution to his problem. “Caleb, I have an idea! Instead of doing a jumping party, why not instead do something that can only be enjoyed during the summer months. What if we invited your friends for a birthday at Splash Down?”

His face lights up and he does fist punches in the air with excitement. “Isn’t that going to be really expensive, Mom?” Tyler asks.

I shrug. “I see it more as a culmination of all the gifts I have never had to buy for his friends for their birthdays.”

Tyler laughs. “So what happens in a few years when you can’t bribe his friends with a day at the water park?”

I smile. “By then his friends will be teenagers and the draw will be your little sister and her friends wearing bikinis.”

I know in my heart that with time and some practice, Caleb will find his tribe of friends who will enjoy spending time with him regardless of the birthday location and potential of girls in bikinis. But in the meantime, we’ll just chalk this birthday up to another adventure of Sockpants and Super Heroes.

Holly Lytle is the mother of three and is the founder of The ISAAC Foundation, a local autism nonprofit organization. In her free time Holly enjoys chronicling her many adventures of motherhood for this column.

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Menopause Change of Life, Possible Change of Heart

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by Teresa Brown DiPasquale

There’s a

lot of talk about inequality between men and women, but one area where women are ahead is with heart disease. Did you know that heart disease kills more women than men every year? It’s the numberone killer of women in the United States, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined.

While heart disease affects all women, studies have shown a connection between heart disease and menopause, with an increase in heart attacks among women who are about 10 years into menopause.

Menopause usually occurs in women who are in their late 40s or early 50s, and doesn’t cause heart disease. But certain risk factors do increase around this time. This is also a time when unhealthy habits that began earlier in life can begin to take a toll. That’s why it’s especially important for women who are approaching or are in menopause pay extra attention to their heart health.

How are menopause and heart disease linked?

During menopause, the end of the fertile phase of a woman’s life, levels in the natural hormone estrogen may drop. Estrogen is believed to have a positive effect on the inner layer of artery walls, helping to keep blood vessels flexible—allowing them to relax and accommodate blood flow. With lower levels of estrogen, it’s thought the artery walls may become less flexible and blood flow more restrictive, increasing the chance of heart disease.

But the decrease of estrogen isn’t the only reason for an increase in heart disease during menopause. Blood pressure levels may start to go up, and certain types of fats in the blood, called triglycerides, also increase during and after menopause. In addition, bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) may increase while good cholesterol (HDL cholesterol) may decline or stay the same.

With the inevitability of these changes as you age, what can you do to lower your heart disease risk?

The good news is that if you’ve followed a healthy lifestyle and continue to do so at menopause, your risk for heart disease and stroke is lower. Also, you can take care of your heart through regular exercise and good nutrition. The American Heart Association recommends eating healthy, whole foods such as four and a half cups of fruits and vegetables and six to eight servings of fiber-rich whole grains a day (based on 2,000 calorie diet), and a variety of nutritious foods each week such as fatty fish, unsalted nuts, and legumes.

Also, assess your lifestyle and eliminate any unhealthy habits such as eating a highfat diet, drinking excessive alcohol, or smoking. Smoking may contribute to early menopause, increase the risk of blood clots, decrease the flexibility of arteries, and lower the levels of good cholesterol.

It helps to meet regularly with your family doctor to discuss and manage any ongoing issues such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or weight loss. Also, know and share your family history of heart disease or stroke with your physician. Be sure to discuss your risks and any symptoms you may be experiencing.

During menopause, as with any phase of your life, you want to be the healthiest you can be. It’s necessary to be vigilant of your health . . . and show your heart a little extra love.

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Study: Alcohol Consumption & Skin Health

Women who

are concerned about the health of their skin may want to think twice the next time they reach for a

Chardonnay or a Cosmo.

According to new research published online today in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, increased consumption of alcohol, particularly white wine and liquor, is associated with a higher risk of rosacea in women.

“Drinking alcohol has a number of effects on your body that can impact your skin,” says board-certified dermatologist and study author Abrar A. Qureshi, MD, chair of the department of dermatology at Brown University in Providence, R.I. “While alcohol has been linked to a variety of skin disorders, including psoriasis and acne, our research suggests that it’s also associated with the development of rosacea in women.”

The research found that women who drank alcohol had an elevated

risk of developing rosacea, and that risk increased as their alcohol consumption increased. In examining the risk associated with specific types of alcohol, the researchers found that white wine and liquor were significantly associated with a higher rosacea risk.

Although more research is necessary to determine why alcohol consumption may

Drinking alcohol has a number of effects on your body that can impact your skin

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Research connects white wine, liquor to higher risk of rosacea

increase the risk of rosacea, the authors believe that alcohol’s weakening of the immune system and widening of the blood vessels could contribute to the redness and flushing that occur when one develops the condition.

While red wine has been identified as a rosacea trigger for those who already have the disease, this study suggests it is not significantly associated with developing rosacea in the first place.

The authors note that white wine and liquor contain high concentrations of alcohol without the flavonoids and other anti-inflammatory substances found in red wine. Despite its antiinflammatory properties, however, red wine also contains other substances, like histamine and resveratrol, that may contribute to flushing in patients who already have rosacea.

“Women who wish to maintain the health of their skin—and their overall health—should limit their alcohol consumption,” Dr. Qureshi adds. “Those who believe they have rosacea should see a board-certified dermatologist for the proper diagnosis and treatment.”

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Its a necessary and vital function. When we get over-heated, we need to sweat to cool down or our body temperature could climb too high. It’s also one of the ways our body rids itself of toxins, in addition to the liver, kidneys and intestines.

However, there is one area of the body where sweating is fairly undesirable. It’s the underarm sweat that we try to hide, along with the odor. Why does sweating in this area cause body odor, when other areas don’t? There are odor glands in the underarms—that aren’t present elsewhere.

The problem with deodorants and antiperspirants is they reduce axillary (underarm) sweating by up to only 20 percent. They work by using aluminum salts to make a gel-like plug that blocks the sweat gland. And the aluminum can be very irritating to the skin, causing a redness and irritation of the skin. Long-term, the aluminum has been implicated in certain diseases, such as Alzheimers dementia and breast cancer.

For some, not even prescription strength antiperspirants are effective, and I’ve had patients tell me they’ve used Kleenex, gauze, and even maxipads under their arms. They only wear dark or black clothing to help hide the stains. These are the patients that seek out a more aggressive treatment, such as botox. Botox treatments in the underarms are expensive, painful, and temporary, having to be done about every six months. But until now, there were no other options.

The newest technology for underarm sweating and odor control is Miradry, an FDA approved, non-invasive procedure that provides permanent relief from underarm sweat and odor. Once these glands are destroyed, they do not grow back. The process takes one treatment and is finished within an hour. There is no down time—a member of my staff had it done at lunch and was back to work for the afternoon. It has an added bonus of reduced underarm hair growth, with a 70 percent reduction in hair growth.

We’ve been performing this procedure in our office and patients tell me they no longer have to worry about the embarrassment of wet underarms, or stains ruining their shirts. And other patients tell me that they feel safer not having to apply aluminum and other toxic chemicals to their skin everyday.

A common question is “Don’t I need those sweat glands?” The answer is—not in your armpits. You are born with approximately two million sweat glands throughout your body. Your underarms only contain two percent of those glands.

Miradry has been performed in more than 55,000 patients worldwide, and the procedure has truly been a miracle. If you are bothered by excessive underarm odor and sweat, or simply want to reduce your toxic burden, consider Miradry.

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WOMAN/fitness

Metcon Training?

by Matt Griffith

Metabolic

conditioning, or metcon for short, is the newest fitness term everyone is throwing about in the fitness world. Those of us in the field have been aware of this for quite some time, so the sudden rise in popularity isn’t unexpected. But why has the term suddenly made it to the forefront of fitness?

The biggest reason it’s all the rage is it’s a massive time saver for a fast-paced, work, work, work, world we live in now. This is not a quick fix or a magical fitness routine that will magically make you as shredded as your favorite American Gladiators were back in the day, but with hard work (like any fitness program), you’ll see solid results.

Metcon is a form of interval training that uses all of the fitness tools we know and love and tax you to the max. The benefits reach further than just saving you time. Think of metcon training as teaching your body to burn fat on an hourly basis. The workout is the trigger that lights your metabolic fire. Another benefit that separates it from traditional cardio is the potential for it to help you gain a little muscle and strength. Set up right, certain metcons can shape your physique, not just burn fat. Lastly, the muscle you already have won’t be at risk of shrinking. For cardio freaks that seem to perform endless amounts of muscle-wasting cardio, metcon can actually help you retain what you’ve built.

There are many avenues to take when designing a metcon program. Some will be exclusive to one variable while others will comprise of a variety. Let’s break down these variables.

Cardiovascular-Based Conditioning: This is the more traditional form of conditioning.

Most cardio interval training programs will consist of running, sprinting, biking, and agility training as well as using different types of gym equipment such as treadmills, recumbent bikes, elliptical machines, rowers, and step machines.

Resistance-Based Conditioning: Here, you’ll use more resistant training equipment to achieve a conditioned state. Anything from barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells to bands, chains, sledgehammers, med balls and tires will be used. This is also where you’ll develop a little muscle and strength to go along with scorching fat.

Hybrid or Combined-Based Conditioning: Here, you’ll use both cardio and resistance training to create your metcon program. You’ll benefit from the best of both worlds.

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PERSONAL TRAINING

and pains don’t have to be part of “aging,” and they should never be part Aesthetics are great, but more of an exercise program. That’s why we important to us is an approach to fitness that supports strength, emphasize technique over strength, and provide new solutions to old problems. flexibility, and longevity. Aches

Below is an example of a warm-up and hybrid routine for you to try at home or in the gym.

Warm Up: Perform one to three rounds with little to no rest between exercises.

Jump squats—10 reps Pushups—10 reps Walking lunges—20 total steps Inverted rows—10 reps Calf jumps—10 reps Bicycle crunch or leg lifts—20 reps Hybrid Routine: Perform three to five rounds, three minutes rest after each round.

Squat jumps—10 reps Renegade rows—10 reps Weighted step ups—10 reps Plyo pushups—10 reps One-arm kettlebell push press—5 each arm Hanging twisted leg lift—5-10 reps each side If you’re new to metcon style training you won’t want to jump in on your first go. Perform rounds at a slower pace, reduce the volume or reps, or cut out a few exercises. You want to avoid burn-out and get sidelined early in the game. The goal is to coax your body to adapt to the rigors of this type of training, not force it.

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if they

only knew As I sung

a lullaby to my two young children one ordinary weekday afternoon, I heard the front door open unexpectedly. I heard the familiar sound of my husband’s keys hitting the entryway desk. It was the middle of the day and he often worked until after dinnertime, so I knew something was up. He had been under an incredible amount of pressure, and was grappling with whether or not his heart was still in law. He was a partner in his firm, highly regarded by all who knew him, but he had started feeling overly stressed and even depressed. He was becoming less interactive; more exhausted and wasn’t spending as much family time with the kids and me as he once did.

Our little ones had fallen asleep, so I followed him into our bedroom, watching as he fell into bed. “Is everything okay?” I asked. He let out a big sigh and rolled over, staring up at the ceiling. “No, I’m not okay.

I’ve been telling you this, but you aren’t getting it,” he said. He went on to share he hated life; he hated work, felt out of sorts about his life choices, including our marriage, our family. He had been having chest pains, and trouble breathing at times. And then admitted

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fantasizing about having a heart attack and dropping dead. I waited for the confession of some sort of lurid affair, but that never came. Shifting into a “counting my blessings” stage, I deemed that good news. We talked until the kids woke up, and in spite of wanting to tell him to get over it, to pull himself together, I told him I loved him and recommended he take the opportunity to get some rest.

Later that evening, we dressed to the nines for a business event, put on our happy faces and walked in arm in arm. As the other wives were discussing their winter vacations, upcoming home renovations, and a few of the firm’s big cases, I smiled and listened, all the while replaying in my mind the reel of my husband’s conversation earlier that afternoon and I wondered…

“If They Only Knew.”

“If They Only Knew” is an anonymous guest column featuring essays from the “snapshot” life moments of courage and perseverance. If you would like to share a moment of your life when you thought, “If They Only Knew,” please send an email to stephanie@spokanecda. com. All correspondents remain anonymous.

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LOCAL CUISINE/food roulette

by Kris Kilduff

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hen I first developed the idea for “food roulette,” filling my mouth with the INW’s best oversized burgers was at the top of my list. But when I started planning, I quickly realized there is not a single food with more complexity and variety.

How does one square off a pork/beef blend on a toasted brioche bun with garlic aioli against a double bacon, double cheese grease trap?

The "best burger" really all depends on your mood. Leave it to our July food issue to give me the opportunity to highlight the best of both worlds in our first “Double Barrel Food Roulette.”

Prohibition Gastropub— Voot Burger 1914 N. Monroe St. You won’t have to search far down Prohibition’s menu to reach burger nirvana. I was lucky enough to get in on their James Beard Foundation Blended Burger Project. Coffee infused beef, fresh ground with shiitake, oyster, and cremini mushrooms. Add some diced tomato, feta cheese and a rich fontina cream sauce under a pretzel bun and everything else in town tastes like McDonald's.

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The Onion—Dijon Pot Roast Burger 302 W. Riverside Ave. Whatever is happening in my mouth, I like it. Either someone got their recipes confused in the kitchen or The Onion has hired burger Einstein. I would have never thought about topping a 1/4 pound patty with shredded pot roast, crispy onion straws, house made brown gravy and Dijon horseradish, but it works on all levels.

24 Taps Burgers & Brews— Roadhouse Burger 825 W. Riverside Ave. If having 24 taps wasn’t enough. This burger bar is packing smoked pork, applewood bacon and sautéed jalapeños between their buns. If you manage to climb this magnificent mountain of a sandwich, stick around for the game or see who’s king of the bar on their custom made shuffleboard.

Wisconsinburger—Awe Geez Burger 916 S. Hatch Rd. It’s really hard to beat any place that grinds their beef on-site every morning. Even if they are hidden away in a lower South Hill residential neighborhood. Known for burgers and their fried WI cheese curds, you might as well dump them atop one of these juicy giants and have it all in one delicious bite.

Boomers Classic Rock Bar & Grill—Classic Boomer with Sunnyside Egg 18219 E. Appleway Ave. If you ask around, Boomers probably isn’t even on most foodies' radars. This tiny, fairly unknown pub in Greenacres has an entire burger menu that is worth a few separate trips. Offering some unique burger creations and the classics, it doesn’t get much better than a perfectly cooked egg dripping down your fingers.

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D Lish’s Hamburgers— Dave’s Q 1625 N. Division St. If you haven’t made your way to the Lish’s family burger joint, you are doing yourself a disservice. Stop what you are doing immediately and order this mouth watering double cheeseburger with bacon, crispy onion straws, pickles, tomato and their homemade BBQ sauce.

You need this in your life.

Ron’s Drive-In—Big R 12502 E. Sprague Ave. If you like classic cars and a classic burger, this might the spot for your next lunch date. You may want to carpool though: Ron’s parking lot is often full of vintage Novas and Mustangs that always create an amazing atmosphere to scarf down some serious eats covered in R sauce.

Wolffy’s Hamburgers—Mushroom & Swiss 1229 N. Hamilton St. If you’re looking for a hunka hunka burning burger, this 50s diner will have you all shook up over a double patty heavy on melty swiss cheese covered in freshly grilled mushroom and onion. Make sure to pick up one of their iconic chocolate malts, just don’t let it melt all over your blue suede shoes.

Zip's Drive In—Big Buster 725 E. Francis Ave. A Spokane burger icon since the 50s, this classic drive-in hasn’t lost its zip. If you’ve been looking for a late night fix of bacon, ham, cheese and pickles just look for the red signs sprinkled across the INW. Just don’t forget the sauce,Zip’s easily boasts the best tartar sauce in the region.

Thrifty Scotsman—Double Cheese 12024 E. Sprague Ave. My grandfather owned an appliance store next door to Thrifty growing up, so I’ve been lucky enough to eat just about everything on their menu. The classic double cheese or the superham/bacon is about as good as it gets. Pair that with more fries than you can possibly stuff in your mouth and you have something special.

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LOCAL CUISINE/ribbon cuttings

Ribbon cuttings

by Kris Kilduff

Northwest Pizza Company

10604 E. 16th Ave. Expanding from Hayden to Spokane Valley, Northwest Pizza Company is showering nearby residents with deliciousness delivered to your doorstep pipping hot with unique offerings and traditional favorites.

Outlaw BBQ

4427 W. Wellesley Ave. Just in time for picnic weather, Outlaw BBQ is the newest smokehouse to hit Spokane.

Prepare for a wealth of in-house smoked meats with every sauce, side, bread and dessert created from scratch.

Sushi Zushi

2718 E. 57th Ave. The South Hill is rolling in new sushi.

Carrying authentic Japanese cuisine, the new raw fish experts also have some eats for the less adventurous. The menu features everything from sweet and sour chicken to friend wings.

Whistle Punk Brewing Co.

Custom Bouquets (509) 922-6300 | find us on facebook 21950 E. Country Vista Dr. | STE 500, Liberty Lake

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122 S. Monroe St. The like father, like son theory seems to also apply to beer. The Hanson family’s Whistle Punk Brewing taproom has landed in the heart of West Spokane’s brewery district, offering a wide variety of bold ales inspired by the PNW.

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Viking Bar & Grill

1221 N. Stevens St. A breath of fresh air has made its way into one of Spokane’s most iconic drinkeries.

The Viking Bar and Grill, after closing last year, is open with new management, food and a facelift.

Firehouse Subs

7808 N. Division St. Spokane’s Northside has no lack of delicious lunch options, but this new sub shop has big plans for its big eaters. Beef and cheddar brisket, corned-beef, turkey bacon ranch all steamed to order. That’s right, steamed sandwiches.

Thank you Spokane for voting us GOLD Best New Restaurant!

Clark’s Fork

50 TAPS FULL BAR

OUR BURGERS ARE MADE FROM 100% NO HORMONE, ANTIBIOTIC FREE GEBBERS CATTLE BEEF

1927 W. Riverstone As the ramen craze grows, we have been lucky to get some very authentic additions.

Umami fits the bill. Tonkotsu, Shoyu and Miso styles with a variety of broths, fresh veggies and thin-sliced meat

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1028 N. Hamilton But first . . . we brunch. Spokane’s newest breakfast and brunch spot is offering up breakfast classics, house made soups, along with hot and cold sandwiches all featuring locally sourced ingredients.

309 E. Sherman Ave. Originally a cinema built in 1905, Rustic is bringing the sun-dwellers of CDA some fresh eats in an old building. With all breads made daily in-house, their selection of burgers, baguettes, paninis and pizza will be making a splash this summer.

Cosmic Cowboy Grill

412 W. Haycraft Truly a feast if you’re a country soul or into city living, Cosmic Cowboy Grill features clean eats with a twist. Coleslaw with ramen noodles, cowboy fire soup, or grilled tri-tip with organic butternut squash.

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by Kris Kilduff

Last year

while traveling in Kansas City, I arrived about an hour early to a meeting and had some time to kill. As a connoisseur of all things delectable, it didn’t take long to decide I had to venture across the street to the sign of a pig holding a pitchfork blinking above the neon-lit word BBQ. Upon following my nose, I found two things. 1. Traffic doesn’t

stop for hungry fat kids and 2. The best feeling in the world is accidentally wandering into a phenomenal restaurant that has a happy hour that leaves your wallet as happy as your stomach.

The earliest origins of the term “Happy Hour” came from the United States Navy. In 1913, a group of homemakers organized semi-weekly smokers as a social club aboard the USS Arkansas, eventually adapting the term “The Happy Hours.”

The engagements eventually spread throughout the entire Navy. One hundred years later there isn’t much room for a citycentered restaurant or bar that doesn’t offer some sort of penny pinching provisions to the early dinner crowd or city workers sticking around for a bite to avoid the heavy traffic. I set off across the Inland Northwest to bring you a handful of the happiest spots in town.

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THE HAPPY SCALE T h e A r e a ’s B e s t H a p p y H o u r P l a c e s First on my list (as always) is pizza. You start loading mozzarella, mushrooms and peppers on anything and I’ll be first in line. David’s Pizza takes it to a whole different level. Pick up a fresh pie loaded with every crunchy flavorful topping you can imagine. I drooled over their Fresh Veggie Pizza that was piled high with onion, olive, peppers, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes. If something different is more up your alley, it’s perfectly fine, their entire menu, from sandwiches to beer is 50 percent off. Happy Scale: If you like the sound of 50 percent off but you’re looking for something not as heavy, check out Max at Mirabeau. Sporting a long list of gourmet appetizers, you can sample some of Spokane Valley’s finest dining for a fraction of the cost. I had their beautiful plated Ahi Tuna Seared Rare with Indian spice, wasabi soy aïoli and a ponzu glaze. Perfect for a quick patio retreat in the summer, you can snack on clams, skewers or sliders. You’ll have to hit the gym way before you have to hit the ATM. Happy Scale: If you work downtown you are probably already keen on the mouth-watering entries inside the Davenport Hotel’s Peacock Room. What everyone doesn’t know is they have happy hour Dungeness Crab Cakes with a balsamic reduction and chive oil that will have you staring at the iconic stained glass celling in pure delight. A seared crunch with soft warm core of crustacean is only one of a scrolling list of small plates you can snack on with some of Spokane’s most prominent business crowds. Happy Scale:

Let’s say you’re not so suit and tie and looking for a spot to kick back and let your hair down. Hugo’s on the Hill has gone through some heavy changes since the last time you’ve been in. There’s a lot more than bowling happening on the hill. I took my girlfriend’s kid, and ate some chicken nachos covered in cheese, tomato, olive, green onion with a sour cream drizzle. He beat me at our “who can stack the most toppings on a chip” contest but he was no match for me at Ms. Pacman. I can eat ghosts with the best of them. Happy Scale:

Leave your kiddo at home for the next one, unless you have one of the ultra rare ones who love raw fish. The Wave Island Sports Grill and Sushi Bar is the only place doing happy hour rolls that I know of. If there are others, someone cast me a line, because eating a Firecracker (Tuna, salmon, cream cheese, scallions and avocado topped with eel sauce, sriracha and spicy powder) for the price of a California Roll is as exciting as it gets for a sushi freak like me.

Now if they would just start discounting the sake. Happy Scale: If we’re going to talk seafood, I’m about to send your mouth on an underwater adventure. 1898 Public House has hit the foodie scene running and Chef Tyler has no plan to stop. The most obscure thing on his menu is a Lobster Corndog drizzled with a Tobiko aïoli and a zesty cocktail sauce. There are some things you have to try without thinking too much.

The fried corn breading wrapped around a skewer of buttery lobster is atop that list.

Especially when you can order them for all your friends and still have a single-digit bill.

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While I have your taste-buds wired to weird: what if I told you that you could eat a James Beard Nominee’s most iconic dishes for less than a burger at your favorite fast food place?

I’m not bluffing. Chef Adam offers $3 happy hour small plates at all of his restaurants but The Wandering Table in foodie district Kendall Yards is the only one to have Popcorn Cauliflower.

A perfect take on chicken wings with lightly fried cauliflower tossed with barrel aged hot sauce, crumbled blue cheese with a pickled celery and carrot slaw. Happy Scale: Maybe spice is your thing. Don’t get heated from rush hour traffic, get heated from the Red Pepper Three-Cheese Ravioli at Europa downtown. Pasta can get pricey, but this happy hour is smoking hot. Hard to believe you can get a bowl full of handmade pasta pockets covered in garlic, chive and red pepper flakes for next to nothing. Make sure to order something to drink though this dish is as rich as it is spicy. A whole meal more than an appetizer.

Happy Scale: That covers all of Spokane right? I have a few gems for the North Idaho crowd, as well.

Anyone who has spent time in Post Falls knows about The White House Grill. Not as many know that their sister restaurant The Oval Office has one of the best happy hours around. I don’t even look at the menu, I know I want their Happy Mushrooms and Gorgonzola Lamb Burgers. Lamb is one of the most under-utilized meats in our region. White House and Oval Office have it mastered. Happy Scale:

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While you’re out there, nothing says summer like having a quick bite and hitting the lake. Just make sure you listen to your mom and wait 30 minutes. North Idaho has an encyclopedia of happy hours, but my go to spot is Seasons of Coeur d’Alene. You have choices between tacos and sliders or many of other treats. Just promise to pick up their Pulled Pork Polenta Tart. A perfectly seared bite of polenta hiding a treasure of molé pork. Someone must have leaked to them that I have two weaknesses: pork and Mexican food. If you happen to be around on a Tuesday they even have extra special deals on any shellfish dishes. Happy Scale:

David’s Pizza:

2:30-5 p.m. Weekdays

Max at Mirabeau: 3-6 p.m. and 9-2 a.m.

Weekdays

Peacock Room: 4-6 p.m. Daily

Hugo’s on the Hill: 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Weekdays 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturdays and All Day Sunday

Wave Island Sports Grill & Sushi Bar:

3:30-5:30 p.m. Weekdays

1898 Public House: 4-6 p.m. Weekdays

Wandering Table: 3-5 p.m. Daily

Europa:

3-6 p.m. Weekdays and All Day Sunday

Oval Office:

3-6 and 9-11 p.m.

Weekdays

Seasons of Coeur d’Alene: 3-6 p.m. Daily

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foodie Mark Your Calendars for These Annual Foodie Affairs

Pig Out In the Park Spend your Labor Day Weekend contemplating next bites from a menu of 225 dishes prepared by 44 food booths at Spokane’s annual Pig Out In the Park. This event assembles the best in fair food, serving up fried and crispy delights, and gives attendees plenty reason to pig out. Eighty-five national, regional and local artists take to three stages throughout the free, six-day food and music festival, and an arts and craft fair and public market round out the event lineup. Only have an hour and a few dollars to spare? Stop by for the $4 “Special Hour” from 3-5 p.m. and 9-10 p.m., daily.

August 30 - September 4, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Riverside Park, 507 N. Howard St. spokanepigout.com

Restaurant Wars

Decadence! Spokane Chocolate Festival If you have a sweet tooth, Decadence! Spokane Chocolate Festival is an event that can’t be missed. Local chocolatiers, confectioners and chefs convene for a full day filled with tasty temptations of both the sweet and savory varieties. To complement, Overbluff Cellars will be pouring wines for perfect pairings to sinful treats from vendors such as Caramel Kitchen, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Simply Sweets, among others. The First Friday event features chocolate art, fashion, live music and a chocolate class, all taking place inside the historic Washington Cracker Co. Building, with a portion of the event’s proceeds benefiting Inland NW Baby.

November 3, 4-9 p.m.

Washington Cracker Co. Building 304 W. Pacific Ave. | decadencespokane.com

Epicurean Delight Eat, drink and dance the night away at this cocktail party benefiting the Inland Northwest Blood Center. Unlimited food and libations are provided to attendees by 30 local restaurants and 30 wineries, breweries and cideries. Toast Champagne glasses at the Bubble Bar, sip a martini at a bar top made of ice and visit the Ice Lounge for a chilling photo op. Each course is awarded to top chefs and the People’s Choice awards go to best restaurant and best libation of the evening. In between bites, partake in a putting contest, throw your name in the hat for highvalue prizes, and put to use those dancing shoes swinging to the tunes by the live entertainment.

November 10, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. inbcsaves.org

This one-night “foodie event created by foodies,” showcases the Inland Northwest’s premiere culinary talent, featuring dishes from 18 selected restaurants, pours from 10 breweries and a farmer’s market stocked with local produce and food-centric items. Purchase tickets for a single restaurant theme—gourmet, vegetarian or gastro pub—or for all three, if your stomach can stretch. Vote for you favorite dishes via the event app; awards go to the best of each theme. Live music is set to take stage at this outdoor event at spacious Avista Stadium, and the beer garden is organized by (and benefits) local nonprofit Beyond Pink. If that’s not enough, a food fight, fueled by attendees’ donations, is slated to round out the night.

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by Kimberly M. Gunning

The Inland

Northwest’s culinary culture is flourishing. Farmer’s markets and food truck gatherings regularly showcase local produce, meats, breads, artisanal goods and a variety of dishes prepared in five-by10-foot spaces, from barbeque to grilled cheese to cold-pressed juices. And annual events and festivals are helping fuel the city’s culinary uprising, bringing to the spotlight many talented local chefs. Mark your calendars—these eight annual events appeal to all types of foodies, from the fair food aficionado to the chocolate connoisseur.

Chef’s Culinary Classic

Inlander Restaurant Week

A signature event of the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Spokane’s Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, Chef ’s Culinary Classic is a black-tie affair fit for mingling, indulging and supporting children of the Inland Northwest. An exquisite multi-course dinner is paired with worldly wines inside fine dining quarters at the Davenport Hotel.

Three-course, fixed-price menus are served at a myriad of restaurants throughout Spokane and Coeur d’Alene for 10 days of foodie heaven.

During the last week of February, explore restaurants you’ve never tried—or return to your tried-and-true favorites. The citywide foodie event is the best excuse you’ll find to eat out 10 days in a row. The fixed-price options of $19 and $29 can’t be beat, and upgrades are available at most locations. Inland Restaurant Week makes a donation to Spokane’s Second Harvest each time you post about your Restaurant Week experiences and hashtag #IRWRaveReviews—so be social and share the meal.

January 27, 2018 The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. washington.providence.org

Taste Spokane Spokane’s Wishing Star Foundation is the organizer of this evening event that shines brightly throughout the culinary community. Bites from the city’s best restaurants are complemented by sips from regional wineries and breweries, and completed with desserts by local purveyors—all enjoyed to the tunes of live music. This ticketed event includes unlimited tastings, so foodies can dine their way through the evening until stomachs are content. Proceeds from Taste Spokane and its lively auction help grant wishes to local children battling life-threatening conditions.

February 16, 2018, 7-10 p.m.

Northern Quest Resort and Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road tastespokane.com

February 22 - March 3, 2018 | inlanderrestaurantweek.com

Crave! Food & Drink Celebration The 2017 inaugural event featured the best of the best in culinary talent from acclaimed local and nationwide chefs. Spokane’s very own culinary director Adam Hegsted, of award-winning Wandering Table, is the visionary and creator of Crave! Food & Drink Celebration. In its first year, Hegsted’s kitchen mastery was joined by the flavors of Mark Peel of Prawn in Los Angeles, and Bruce Sherman of North Pond Restaurant in Chicago, among a long list of talent. Rub shoulders with top names in the industry while indulging in bites of local, regional and international cuisines, and attending workshops and seminars. Ticketed events are held throughout festival dates at this big-city event that’s cultivated to impress foodies with the highest of standards.

Summer 2018 date and location TBA | cravenw.com

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Sustainability

by Chris Patterson

Most of

The Difference

CATERING Weddings Picnics Board Meetings 180 S. Howard 509.468.2929 tastecafeandfineart.com

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us are aware of recent buzzwords sweeping the nation such as “fake news.” It is everywhere, and the term is thrown about almost daily. It lives in a lot of places, aside from politics. The problem of fake news is a difficult one. What’s unfortunate is when it is based in old information that just keeps getting perpetuated. Or, when a concept is continually evolving, but the narrative hasn’t caught up to the changes.

Let’s look at the rapidly evolving concept of sustainability. I say rapidly evolving because sustainability 10 years ago, is not what it is now. And it’s not what it will be 10 years from now.

The fishing industry has some great examples. Thirty years ago, sustainability was about managing the populations and supply of harvestable fish. Practices like gill-netting and bottom trawling became a concern because of the destructive impact on open ocean sea life. Dolphins and other non-harvest wildlife were getting scooped up in the nets, and that was tragic. Organizations like the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) started making recommendations on species of fish that were good for repopulation, and ones that were at risk. Restaurants began to change the way they purchased seafood in terms of which species to offer, and which harvesting practices they would support. All the while, many chefs and operators (including myself) would turn up our collective noses at the aquaculture (farm raised fish) industry, as poor quality, and a “factory” approach to seafood. Fast forward to now, with the changing definition of sustainability, and the aquaculture industry is much more attractive.

Why? Because aquaculture has a lot of the current answers to the changing face of sustainability.

Let’s face the truth, with single source harvesting, and reduced pressure on wild fish populations, there simply is no other fishing practice that can match the protection of species as aquaculture can. Additionally, more and more aquaculture efforts fit today’s sustainability definitions which now include environmental impact, public health, animal welfare, and sustainable communities.

Some excellent current examples: Clear Springs Trout Company on the Snake River in Idaho. They are an employee-owned business that manufactures their own feed. They take great pains to recycle the byproduct of the farm water into highly desirable and rich fertilizer for nearby farms. They exceed the EPA requirements for land and watershed management, keeping their footprint on the land as minimal as possible.

The Creative Salmon Company out of Tofino, BC. The first salmon farming company in North America to achieve organic certification. They do this by raising only Pacific species of fish, using no GMOs and all organic feeds. Additionally, their fish have a low density environment to grow up in—roughly twice the space of other conventional salmon farms. The fish are not overcrowded in their pens. They also keep other indigenous fish involved in the process, allowing the natural feeder fish to swim with the salmon and prune the mites and parasites off as they would in the wild, keeping the fish as close to nature as possible. And Cannon Fish out of Kent, Washington, partners with the Aleuts, in the Aleutian archipelago. They sustain and support the local Native communities and their heritage that has made its living on the sea for hundreds of years.

The earliest known recordings of aquaculture are from 2000 BC in China. The Chinese wrote the first book on aquaculture in 500 BC , titled The Classic of Fish Culture. And the Egyptians were also farming fish around 500 BC. So, we’ve been working on this aquaculture thing for some time!

When it comes to sustainability, unfortunately, we learn from costly and painful mistakes. A great example of that is the Dustbowl of the 30s. As sharecroppers migrated from the fertile valleys and growing areas of Georgia and Virginia to make it on their own, they brought with them the only farming methods they knew. Those weren’t compatible with the Plains grasslands of Oklahoma and Kansas, so they used the deep plowing techniques which had served them well in the past, plowing at a depth of 10 inches or more. Unaware of the consequences, they unknowingly destroyed the grassland root system of the region. Add a prolonged drought, and the seasonal winds, and no root structure to secure it, more than 650 million tons of topsoil was blown away from 300,000 square miles of land. Those farmers were doing just what they thought were good growing practices at the time.

Events that couldn’t be foreseen in that day and age taught us valuable lessons which we are now benefiting from here in the Palouse growing region as it’s the same root network in play. So, in this case, sustainability is using the right products with the right techniques in the right environment to produce a sustainable crop and vibrant economic resource.

As we grow and learn, the needs of our community are continually changing too. It takes some time for the market to find the right path to answer the call. In this case, it’s not about fake news as much as it is about our understanding that needs to catch up to these amazing innovations being made.

More and more forward thinking companies are doing it right, operating in harmony with the environment, animal welfare, public health, and community growth as vital elements to the new face of sustainability.

Food for thought.

Since we’re talking salmon, I’m thinking some brown sugar, pineapple, cilantro, and my BBQ. Who’s bringing the margaritas?

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. He has conducted more than 800 trainings, seminars, and consulting sessions with Inland Northwest operators.

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BEST SUSHI

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Eats Without Wheat: Top Gluten-free Restaurants and Cafés

photo by Mike Miller

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by Kimberly M. Gunning

T

he gluten-free lifestyle is an increasingly popular trend for Americans.

But is it really just a “trend”? Among the bandwagoners looking to lose weight on a new diet, celiac disease and non-celiac gluten-sensitivity diagnoses are serious reasons to avoid noshing on gluten—the proteins found in wheat, barley, rye and triticale.

According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, one in 100 worldwide are affected by celiac disease, with many likely undiagnosed. Those with celiac disease must adhere to a gluten-free diet to minimize intestinal damage, while others with non-celiac gluten sensitivity choose to avoid gluten-containing foods to eliminate symptoms of brain fog, fatigue, headaches, abdominal pain and digestive issues. According the National Foundation for Celiac Disease, as many as 18 million Americans may have non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

Restaurants have begun to respond by offering gluten-free menu options, indicated by the increasingly common “GF” notation, and occasionally even providing a separate gluten-free menu by request. Spokane’s culinary scene includes a number of cafés and restaurants that cater to the gluten-free crowd, and a few take their operations a step further with 100-percent gluten-free eats.

For those seeking the “GF” dishes, these eateries should top your list of faves.

Method Juice Café Method is a health-conscious pit stop for a quick meal, with two locations—one downtown and another in north Spokane. Grab a fresh-pressed juice from the cooler or order a smoothie, acaí or pitaya power bowl, a salad, or a rice-and-quinoa-based hearty bowl with plenty of customization options. Method Juice Café’s menu is 100-percent gluten free and organic, as well as plant-based with the exception of ghee, and soy-free with the exception of its gluten-free soy sauce, tamari. methodjuicecafe.com 7704 N. Division St. Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

718 W. Riverside Ave. Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cole’s Bakery & Café Gluten-free omelets and waffles, sandwiches and burgers, and pizzas and pastas are served inside this quaint café in north Spokane. Come in for a bacon, cheddar, onion and tomato grilled cheese, and leave with a basket full of homemade scones, breads, lemon bars and sugar cookies. No need to worry about cross-

contamination inside this 100-percent gluten-free kitchen, and vegan and dairy-free options are available too. While you’re waiting for a to-go order, browse the artisanal goods or nibble a cinnamon bun. colesfinefoods.com 521 E. Holland Ave. Sun.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Grabbagreen Hailing from Arizona, this fast-casual, healthy concept is a go-to for fresh-pressed juices, acaí cups, and salad- or grain-based bowls packed with nutritious produce and sustainably sourced meats.

The menu is 100-percent gluten-free, preservative-free and organic when possible. A board inside the café displays the local farms that are Grabbagreen partners. This healthful fast-food concept sprouted in 2013 by two moms, and has since expanded to more than 20 nationwide, franchised locations, and continues to grow. grabbagreen.com 405 W. Neider Ave., Coeur d’Alene Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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Boots Bakery & Lounge The single-packaged no-bake and breakfast cookies by Boots Bakery are found in coffee shops around the city, giving glutenfree coffee-shop goers a tasty treat to accompany their cup of Joe. But many more healthy dishes and sweet treats are found inside the Boots storefront on Main Avenue. The completely vegan, mostly gluten-free eatery dishes up plates of single-, double- or triple-orders from a selection inside its deli case.

Each option indicates its dietary inclusions (even dairy and soy). The dishes vary by day, but often include green beans, tofu scramble, multi-grain patties and power greens, among others. No meal is complete without a pick from the pastry case, and stop by weekend mornings for pumpkin waffles.

Boots is also known for its well-crafted cocktails, made with an extensive list of spirits and fresh-squeezed juices. bootsbakery.com 24 W. Main Ave. Sun.-Tues. 6 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed.-Sat. 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Santé Restaurant & Charcuterie Nestled downtown next to Auntie’s Bookstore, Santé is European-inspired, using French techniques, preparing food that's strictly grown in the Pacific Northwest for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Foodies are recommended to make reservations, as the dishes that come out of this kitchen are prepared in collaboration with nationally acclaimed chef Jeremy Hansen and Chef de Cuisine Tyler Shales. Everything they make is gluten-free, aside from the bread from Common Crumb Bakery. santespokane.com 404 W. Main St. Mon.-Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (breakfast/lunch), 3-5 p.m. (happy hour), 5 p.m.-close (dinner)

Wild Sage American Bistro When the chef of a restaurant is gluten-intolerant, you can bet on a varied gluten-free selection—done right. Wild Sage American Bistro’s chef Charlie Connor and his staff have gone through extensive training in gluten-free cooking and handling to prepare its regionally sourced Northwest cuisine. Inside the architecturally classic bistro that floods with natural light, order such dishes as the Five Spice Duck Breast, Coconut

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Curry Pasta, or the Morel Chicken Fettuccine, and finish the meal with a slice of Sweet Potato Cheesecake or Callebaut Chocolate Hazelnut Tart. wildsagebistro.com 916 W. Second Ave. Mon.-Fri. 4 p.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 4 p.m.-close

Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar Twigs opened its first location at Spokane’s River Park Square in 2001, and since expanded to five additional locations in Washington, and single locations in Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Arizona and Texas. The American-casual cuisine and relaxing environment are fit for a date night, a casual lunch and anything in between. An extensive gluten-free menu includes items like the Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread, Roasted Garlic Gorgonzola Burger, Crab Mac and Cheese, Truffle Penne and Crème Brûlée. twigsbistro.com River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

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LOCAL CUISINE/signature dish

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This modern diner classic won’t disappoint. The Yards Bruncheon’s Breakfast Club is layered with country ham, bacon, fried egg and cheddar on a maple grilled English muffin with honey butter and smoky mayo. A must try for breakfast lovers.

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S pagh e tti S tu ffe d M e atballs

The team at Wandering Table has an insatiable appetite for cooking and creating food, and their Spaghetti Stuffed Meatballs are a crowd favorite. Three slowcooked meatballs with tomato sauce and garlic bread will leave you wanting more.

D u tch B a b y

Let The Blackbird take you away with charred mandarin oranges, candied lemon peel, butter, powdered sugar, and maple syrup in their (one of so many) to die for dishes . . . this is one magical Dutch Baby.

C o co n ut C ur r y

Top of India’s Coconut Curry is a deliciously flavored dish—the kind you can’t get our of your mind for days— and a healthy option (thanks to the family recipe). You can further reap its flavor benefits alongside a hearty garlic naan bread, and maybe even a glass of cold draft beer. You will leave feeling pretty satisfied—especially if you order that lasuni gobi appetizer everyone is talking about. A daily lunch buffet is also available Monday through Saturday.

Au th e n tic T h ai C u rry S traigh t to y ou r Kitch e n

The Chingchairit family has been making their family recipe of Thai curry for years. It wasn’t until recently that Kriangkrai, the eldest son, discovered the lack of Thai curry in the global market. Kriangkrai teamed up with his two college friends Alec and Jacob to create the company called Grand Temple. The mission is to take his family recipes across the globe starting in Spokane and expanding from there. Each curry is shelf stable for one year and made with all natural ingredients in Thailand. The company is two months old and they are already on Amazon and expanding in local store chains such as Yokes and Rosauers.

M on golian Be e f

Marinated beef thinly sliced and deep fried crispy, served with a signature tangy sauce on a bed of steamed broccoli, zucchini, carrots, and cabbage topped with ginger strings and toasted sesame seeds. The sweet and savory flavors and textures of this dish make it a must have at Thai Bamboo. This item is prepared gluten free, and guests come back for it time after time.

Un icor n M ac n ’ Cheese

The Gilded Unicorn transformed this modern American classic and made it magical with the Gilded Unicorn touch.

Their Unicorn Mac n’ Cheese with twirling macaroni and cheddar cheese baked until golden perfection will leave you food happy and satisfied.

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Ta bleside Ice Cre am

Coeur d’Alene Casino’s signature fine dining restaurant, Chinook Steak, Pasta & Spirits, is known for making fresh, local ingredients the star of their menu, and the restaurant applies this to the dessert menu. The tableside ice cream offers a fun, creative and entertaining way to end a meal. Guests are encouraged to create exciting twists on old classics or something completely new using options like chocolates, cookies, candies, sauces, seasonal berries and even cinnamon whiskey.

The vaporous fog of liquid nitrogen is then used to freeze the ingredients right there at the table. This technique keeps the flavors fresh and the texture creamier compared to traditional ice cream.

C e d a r P l a nk S a lm o n O s ca r

Savor the flavors of the mighty Northwest with Cedar Plank Salmon Oscar from 1898 Public House.

This robust dish is grilled to perfection, combining the indulgent savory flavor of charred cedar and the rich, sweet tastes of a Pacific Northwest crab garnish and Béarnaise sauce. Served with asparagus and roasted fingerling potatoes, it's a rustic culinary adventure. Pair this mouthwatering dish with The Calling Pinot Noir from the 1898 Public House wine list for a fantastic experience.

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Co r n- fe d, Midweste r n Be e f

With Masselow's Chef, Tanya Broesder, at the helm, the Masselow's team sources only the finest cuts of cornfed, Midwestern beef to bring to your table. They do this through an extensive tasting process to make sure that every cut meets their highest standard of quality, taste and texture.

Their nine prime-grade steaks are just the beginning. You can also enjoy the best oceans and rivers have to offer with a fresh seafood selection that they hold to the same standard as their steaks. They've even curated an extensive list of more than 325 domestic and international wines, along with an excellent array of craft cocktails perfect for the pairing.

T h e Voot Bu rge r

Prohibition Gastropub is featuring the Voot burger in July. The Voot is a blended mushroom burger created by Le Cordon Bleu trained Chef/Owner John Leonetti to compete in the James Beard Foundation Blended Burger Project. The Voot is a blend of shiitake, oyster, and cremini mushrooms mixed with herbs, spices, and blended with their coffee infused beef. They are serving the Voot burger on a pretzel bun topped with mesclun greens, feta cheese, diced onion and tomato finished with a fontina cream sauce. Patio now open, featuring family friendly jazz every Wednesday and Saturday evening.

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Ode to the Skyler Rae Cherry

Skylar Rae

is the sweetest cherry available with a Brix level of 21-25 (in comparison, Rainier cherries contain a Brix of 19-23 and Dark Sweet cherries 17-20). This cultivar is one of only three commercial varieties in the world and is highly sought after during its short five-week season from mid-June through mid-July. We pulled together some recipes to showcase this little sweetie:

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Mini Tiered Cherry Shortcakes INGREDIENTS • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 tsp kosher salt • 1 1/2 tsp baking power • 1 tsp orange zest • 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature • 1 cup granulated sugar • 4 large eggs • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract • 1/3 cup plain yogurt • 1 pound Skylar Rae cherries, stemmed, pitted, halved • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice • 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream • 1 to 2 tbsp powdered sugar, plus additional for dusting (if preferred) • 1/4 tsp orange extract DIRECTIONS Position rack in middle of oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Grease loaf pan and dust interior sides and bottom of pan with flour; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and orange zest.

Use whisk to mix ingredients well. Set aside.

Place butter and sugar in the bowl of a heavy duty mixer fitted with paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for five minutes, until creamy and light. Add eggs to creamed mixture, one at a time. When eggs are fully incorporated, add vanilla. Continue until just combined.

Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in one-third of flour mixture; then add one-third of yogurt. Stop mixer and scrape down sides.

Continue adding flour, then yogurt, in thirds, stopping and scraping down sides of mixer in between each step until all of flour mixture and yogurt have been incorporated.

Pour batter into prepped loaf pan, lightly smoothing top to level.

Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes until golden, and toothpick tester inserts and removes clean.

Remove from oven and let cool on rack for 20 minutes. Remove loaf from pan and place on rack to finish cooling.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix whipping cream, powdered sugar and orange extract, until just light and fluffy. Set aside or cover and place in refrigerator.

Once cake is cooled, slice lengthwise in half, and then each half in half again to get 4 rectangles (or each half in thirds to get more rounds). Using round cookie cutter, cut 2 rounds from each of the 4 rectangles to get 8 rounds. Place one round on serving plate, top with dollop of whipped cream and a tumble of fresh cherries; repeat, if tiering cakes. Dust with powdered sugar, if preferred. Serve immediately.

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Cherry—White Nectarine—Pineapple Salsa INGREDIENTS • 2 cups quartered, stemmed and pitted, Skylar Rae Cherries (approx. ½ pound) • 2 cups diced white nectarine • 2 cups diced pineapple • 1/3 cup sliced green onion, white and green parts • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, loosely packed • 1 to 2 limes, juiced

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DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix thoroughly and serve immediately.

Note: if concerned about fruit browning while prepping, drizzle individual cuttings of fruit with lime juice as you prep ingredients and add to bowl, rather than waiting until end to add juice.

Cherry—Orange—Jalapeño Slaw INGREDIENTS • 1/2 pound Stemilt Skylar Rae Cherries, stemmed, pitted and halved • 2 navel oranges, supremed • 6 cups mixed cabbage “slaw” (packaged, grated green cabbage, red cabbage and carrots) • 1/3 cup sliced green onion • 1 jalapeño pepper, cored, seeded and minced

FOR DRESSING: • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice • 1 tsp olive oil • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar • 1 tsp honey • 1 tsp peach jam • Pinch salt

DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, combine cherries, orange segments, cabbage slaw, green onion, and jalapeño. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk fresh lime juice, olive oil, cider vinegar, honey, and peach jam until jam is fully incorporated. Add a pinch of salt to taste. Drizzle vinaigrette over slaw and toss until mixed through. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

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dininglocal ASIAN, INDIAN, HAWIIAN 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.

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

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$9.99. Open daily 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. 11114 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 927-0500. thetopofindia. com.

Canaan Buffet. Refuel, work, meet, celebrate, or unwind with Canaan Buffet’s fantastic selections of Pan-Asian cuisines, along with affordability and a fun atmosphere. Enjoy delicious dishes, expertly prepared with more than 200 items to choose from. They use organic vegetables on both their salad bar and in all vegetable dishes.

Huge varieties of freshly made sushi and with the freshest fruits of the season. Seven days a week, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., 9606 N. Newport Hwy., (509) 465-4849. canaanbuffet.com.

BARBECUE Red Lion BBQ & Pub. For about 20 years, whether it was in the old rhythm and blues, peanut-shells-on-the-floor days, or more recently as a sports bar, there’s always been butt-kickin’ BBQ at this downtown corner spot. The undisputed star here is wine broiled chicken, spicy and robust, yet falling-off-the-bones 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) 835LION (5466). redlionbarbeque.com.

BISTROS The Wandering Table. A muchanticipated American tapas-style restaurant located in Kendall Yards. Chef Adam Hegsted delights with a variety of small plates (try the

Garden for a creative salad take, the Deviled Eggs, or the Popcorn), craft cocktails, a whiskey bar, and substantial dishes, such as the Bacon-Wrapped Bacon Sliders or the Braised Shortribs. The chef is known for his previous culinary venture of the same name consisting of a twelve-course dinner party. Take his advice and go with the “You Choose the Price” meal option for the table offered at $15-$65 per head for a surprising culinary journey. Hopefully it will include the Olive Oil Gelato for dessert. Tues-Thurs, 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Sun-Mon, 4 p.m.-11:30 p.m. 1242 W. Summit Pkwy. in Kendall Yards. (509) 4434410. thewanderingtable.com.

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.

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.

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BREAKFAST & LUNCH SPECIALTIES Frank’s Diner. Frank’s has become a Spokane landmark 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-missat-breakfast hash browns and silver pancakes.

1516 W. 2nd. Seven days 6 a.m.-8 p.m. (509) 747-8798. 10929 N. Newport Highway, SunThurs 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri-Sat 6 a.m.-9 p.m. (509) 465-2464. franksdiners.com.

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Yards Bruncheon. The team at Yards Bruncheon figured out how to extend the weekend to all week by offering brunch everyday, and—oh!—how that pleases us. This modern diner is a combination of breakfast and lunch complimented with classic brunch cocktails. Their menu features comfort food from all over using local farms and producers in the season. This food is food the team loves to eat and is meant to be taken lightly. They make most of their menu items in house including their pastries, which are some of the best around. They also feature some of the best coffees and teas from around the world. 1248 W. Summit Prky., Mon-Sun 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (509) 2905952. theyardsbruncheon.com.

CASUAL DINING Taste Cafe & Fine Art. If you love the taste of healthy and enjoy putting nutrientdense fuel into your body—while giving your tastebuds the stuff food dreams are made of—Taste Cafe & Fine Art is a not to be missed downtown destination. Jim and Mary Ann McCurdy whip up their most popular dishes—asian chicken wrap, lentil salad, cookies and a kale salad that would make carnivores drool—among a long list of tantalizing dishes. Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m., ThuFri 5:30-8 p.m., closed Sun. 180 S. Howard St. (509) 468-2929. tastecafespokane.com.

Gilded Unicorn. The Gilded Unicorn is a Modern American, Classic restaurant featuring hand crafted foods and drinks located in the historic Montvale Hotel in downtown Spokane, right in the heart the entertainment and arts district. The name reflects their blend of classic and modern without taking themselves too seriously.

The Gilded Unicorn showcases local, seasonal food and drinks from the Northwest and beyond coerced into new fashioned flavors that hit you in the soul. This is a “must visit” eatery experience. 110 S. Monroe St., Sun-Sat 3 p.m-close. (509) 309-3698. gildedunicorn.com.

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Prohibition Gastropub. A small, but cozy pub on Monroe offering modern meals with a vintage vibe and a carefully curated cocktail menu. Specialty candied bacon appears throughout the menu, from jalapeno poppers to a bevy of burgers. The kitchen is eager to please vegans and vegetarians, as well. 1914 N. Monroe. Mon, Wed-Sat 11a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-10 p.m., closed Tues. (509) 474-9040.

315 Martinis and Tapas. Located within the historic Greenbriar Inn in Coeur d’Alene, this restaurant specializes in small plates with a global focus and well-crafted cocktails. Come sit in the intimate martini bar for happy hour beginning at 3:15 and enjoy drink and tapas specials, or share small plates or entrees along with live music on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights in the main dining room beginning at 6 p.m.

Expect good service, great atmosphere and an experience you won’t soon forget. TuesSun from 3:15 p.m. to close. 315 Wallace Ave. in Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-9660.

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FINE DINING Clinkerdagger. English pub décor overlooking the Spokane River. Known for their fresh seafood, steaks, and rock saltroasted 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 MonFri 11:15-2:30 p.m., Sat 11:30-2:30 p.m., Dinner Mon-Thurs 4:30-9 p.m., Fri 4:309:30 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.

Masselow’s at Northern Quest.

Named after a strong chief who was instrumental in the survival of the Kalispels, Masselow’s combines the culinary heritage of the tribe with Northwest fine dining. The

since 1959 restaurant features an intimate and lavishly appointed dining room just off the hotel lobby in the new wing of the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights and serves up an Elk Sirloin and Seared Scallops worth the drive. Their chocolate mousse on the dessert menu is also a show stopper.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

100 N. Hayford Rd. in Airway Heights.

(509) 242-7000. northernquest.com.

Stacks at Steam Plant. Named for the twin smokestacks that have been a part of the downtown Spokane skyline for nearly a century, Stacks offers a full-service dining experience in a one-of-a-kind space. Unique private dining spaces include boiler rooms where the original pipes still line the walls and ceiling. Signature dishes are created from scratch and incorporate ingredients produced only at the Steam Plant—including smoked meats, fish and vegetables, and many of the ales brewed on-site. 3 p.m.–10 p.m.

Sun-Thurs, 3 p.m.–11p.m. Fri-Sat. 159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks downtown.

(509) 777-3900. steamplantspokane.com.

1898 Pubic House. With a nod of respect to the year the golf club was originally established, 1898 Public House combines a storied history with modern flair. Led by Executive Chef Tyler Schwenk, their culinary team takes pride in preparing classic foods with a fresh twist, while using the finest ingredients. From hand-pressed gourmet burgers and house-cured bacon, to house-made rolls and charcuterie, dining at 1898 is an exciting culinary tour for your palate. With signature comfort food dishes and unique combinations designed for the more adventurous foodie. Sun-Thurs 4-10 p.m., Fri/Sat 4-11 p.m., happy hour 4-6 p.m. 2010 W. Waikiki Rd. (509) 466-2121. kalispelgolf.com.

The Melting Pot. If rich, creamy cheeses and chocolates sound like your kind of scene, grab a few friends and meet for conversation, cocktails and some of the best food you’ve ever experienced. The Melting Pot invented

One of Spokane's oldest and most respected watering holes and restaurants. We provide the finest BBQ and catering in town.

Come join us to meet friends and family alike, for an experience to remember. Full bar, full menu, and catering of all kinds.

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SERVING GREATER SPOKANE AND NORTH IDAHO –THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE!

the Art of Fondue just for people like you.

Try the Loaded Baked Potato cheese fondue, Caprese Salad, Spicy IPA Filet Mignon entrée, and Flaming Turtle chocolate fondue.

Mon-Thur/Sun, 4-9 p.m., Fri/Sat, 4-10 p.m., Brunch Sat/Sun 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 707 W. Main Ave., (509) 926-8000. meltingpot.com.

PUB AND LOUNGE FARE Manito Tap House. Manito Tap House is living up to 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. (509) 2792671. manitotaphouse.com.

The Onion Taphouse & Grill.

Established in 1978, the Onion is the grand dean of gourmet burgers and casual family dining in Spokane. With the addition of Area 51 Taphouse (with, yes, 51 different beers—and some hard ciders, too), 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.

Steam Plant Brewing Co. & Pub. An amazing location for a brewery–under layers of catwalks and an 80’ ceiling inside the renovated steam plant. The brewery produces eleven handcrafted microbrews onsite, 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

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like the Coal Bunker cheese bread, smoked steelhead and beer cheese soup. 3–10 p.m. Sun-Thurs 3–11 p.m. Fri-Sat.159 S. Lincoln, under the smokestacks, downtown.

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Café at the Gathering House. Is a great place to meet with a friend for a latté or to work away on your laptop. The café offers a full range of espresso drinks as well as delicious baked goods and a host of delicious artisan sandwiches and a salad bar for only $5.95. The Gathering House is a church that uses their facility as a job training coffee shop, café, and meeting place that is elevating quality food and lives. Weekdays 8 a.m.—4 p.m.m 733 W. Garland, (509) 340-9113. gatheringhouse.biz.

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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) 3266794. theswingingdoors.com.

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Featuring full breakfast / brunch Saturday& Sunday starting at 9 AM, Full Espresso Bar all day

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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.

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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 and Pepper Chips or Tomato and Cucumber Salad. Tacos served every Tuesday with $5 margaritas. 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 DJs 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.

SUSHI 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 noon-9 p.m., Sun 12 noon-8 p.m.

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W H AT I K N O W

by Scott Brewer

General Manager, Larry H. Miller Downtown Toyota

I

know that a true New England prep and automotive general manager is certainly an oxymoron, but here I am.

I know that my father contracted polio in his senior year at Hobart College. He was a big, strapping, athletic man who lost the use of his legs in the prime of his life. My mom, all 5’2” of her, was his physical therapist. “Complaining about it isn’t going to accomplish anything, let’s get you in the hot tub,” and from there came me, my identical twin brother—identical as in which one are you?—and two years later the brightest of the three children, my sister.

I know my dad went to law school at University of Wisconsin and decided to transition into teaching at boarding school after a year of hiking up 15 floors every morning and descending the same stairs every night on braces and crutches in New York City—no elevators then—for a father-appointed position at a law firm. Teaching quickly became a viable alternative. Fight the right battles.

I know growing up as a “faculty brat” at an East Coast boarding school was pretty cool. Long summer vacations and Christmases off where we could all be together as a family. We acquired a piece of property on a lake in the Adirondacks. We tented for years, then eventually built a simple cabin which to this day has no phones or electricity. My parents insulated the cabin with paperback books. Most evenings, after an evening paddle on the lake, were spent firing up a kerosene lamp, reading until dad would call us in his room to tell us a story. After he retired he traveled around New England as a professional story teller. Many of the stories are the same ones he told us in our youth before bedtime at our camp.

My dad always said “the best bonds happen through tragedies and there are more minor tragedies in camping than anywhere.”

I know Christmases spent at my grandparents' 1890s New England farmhouse were perfect. Everyone on my father’s side of the family gathered every year at the farmhouse. We even had to cross a covered bridge and travel a long dirt road bordering a perfect brook trout stream to get to the farm. You know the post cards that come at Christmas? The one with the single wreath on the front door . . . that was the farm.

I know I love institutional academics. I attended Avon Old Farms, in Avon, Connecticut. Lights out at 10 p.m., blue blazers and khaki was the apparel. We would visit the all-girls school once a month by bus. I went home for Christmas and summered on Block Island where I waited at a fine dining establishment for a couple summers, then moved to bartending at a night club, Yellow Kittens, six days a week. I would snorkel and catch Maine lobsters, fresh scallops and crabs for dinner every day. Life was grand.

I know I fell in love with the car business when I first tried it 28 years ago. The first day I was allowed on the floor I sold two vehicles and by the end of the first month I had sold 16 cars.

The second month I sold 22 cars and I was hooked. Twenty-eight years later I am blessed to be running Larry H. Miller Downtown Toyota Spokane.

I know the fundamentals of running a dealership are pretty simple. I surround myself with people who are much better at what they do than I ever was. My successes have all revolved around two things: the mission statement and principles of the owners of the company, and the people who work for you. “What you allow is what you teach” is a sign I have behind my desk at work. I try to pay attention to my employees, know who they are, what they like. My key leaders carry a heavy burden as their attitudes every day are what will determine the direction of all my employees and therefore the results for the day. Looking in the mirror first thing in the morning and saying “here we go” is critical to the entire store’s success. I am a very early riser and usually the first person in the store. I call it “the adrenaline of possibilities.” The vendors, customers and employees don’t really engage until around 9 a.m. so I actually accomplish more between 6:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. than I do the rest of the day.

I know that there is nothing better than laying out a perfect cast to a rising trout, a nice mend, and . . . I know I have released every fish I have brought to net over the past 10 years. I did not, however, even think of releasing my amazing wife when I was lucky enough to catch her nine years ago.

I know I never hear the phone ring twice from the same friend without picking up or calling right back. My brother called four times the day he passed and I was too busy at work to take even one of them. Family and friends first.

I know it's important to hear the answer when you ask someone how their day is. So many people have an amazing story to yarn and so few people have the time to hear them tell it.

I know hearing the word “grampa” pierces any noise of a busy day and that my wife’s smile takes my breath away.

I know that a genuine “hello” and eye contact surprise me . . . I like surprises.

I know that an outdoor fire pit with friends leads to a longer evening and rarely leads to television.

I know that finding times to celebrate the small victories is important. Having a big vision and lofty goals are important, but if you wait to celebrate that one big victory there will not be near enough celebrations. We need to find things to celebrate every day . . . they are everywhere.

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