Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living February 2019 #159

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Crisis in Child Welfare

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It’s a crisis of our most vulnerable community members: children removed from homes of abuse and neglect and put into the foster care system, a system far from perfect.

It was a simple question: which of your peers would you send your family members to? From there, the topDentist 2019 list was created.

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For the Love of Frocks: A-List for Best Hair Salons The team at Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine has pulled together a list of some of the highest online and customer rated hair salons in our area, and we are proud to share them with you in our A-List for Hair Salons.

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Oh, February ... we love you!

Celebrating the month of heart health and love.

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CONTENTS WHAT’S INSIDE 12

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Editor Letter

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Stephanie’s Thoughts

3 Over 50 Tax Help Social Security Tips

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First Look and Buzz Think Tank Rooms Lilacs & Lemons 5 Group Dates Artist Eye Editor’s Picks Spokane Rising #SpokanePulse

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Horsepower

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2020 Jeep Gladiator

Nat Geo Live Books to Read A-List for Hair Salons

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The Scene

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Datebook February Events

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Local Cuisine Feasting At Home Best Bread Barfly: Steady Flow Valentine’s Day Progressive Dinner Ribbon Cuttings DINING GUIDE

Foster Care Crisis

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The Nest Make with Love House Feature Solid Surfaces Trends

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CONTACT US Spokane magazine is published twelve times a year. If you have any questions or comments regarding the magazine, please call us at (509) 533-5350; we want to hear from you. Visit our Web site for an expanded listing of services: www.bozzimedia.com.

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Your opinions and ideas are important to us; however, we reserve the right to edit your comments for style and grammar. Please send your letters to the editor to the address at the bottom of the page or to Stephanie@ spokanecda.com.

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Story submissions: We’re always looking for new stories. If you have an idea for one, please let us know by submitting your idea to the editor: Stephanie@spokanecda.com.

Datebook: Please submit information to Ann@ spokanecda.com at least three months prior to the event. Fundraisers, gallery shows, plays, concerts, where to go and what to do and see are welcome.

Dining Guide: This guide is an overview of fine

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Editor in Chief

EDITORIAL Stephanie Regalado

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EDITOR LETTER/a note from Stephanie

Feed(ing) Spokane

“We know a peaceful world cannot long exist, one-third rich and two-thirds hungry.” —Jimmy Carter

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hey called it organized chaos.

And, quickly, I could see why. It was a chilly Monday morning when I walked onto the warehouse grounds where Feed Spokane stores the food they rescued from 14 food service locations throughout the previous week. Twenty nonprofit “coalition partners” had arrived ahead of me. Close to 40 volunteers sifted through bins and scoured shelves set-up in the parking lot as the first phase, while Feed Spokane volunteers pulled out food from massive refrigerators and lined countertops and shelves inside the building, prepping for the second phase. Carts were pulled inside, numbers were drawn, and the river of impassioned humans flowed through the doors and rushed around the room. Within 20 minutes, the shelves were emptied, carts—and then cars, vans and trucks—filled, and plans for 16,000 meals for the week were in motion.

Feed Spokane is a nonprofit organization that brings local restaurants, delis, caterers, grocery providers and community members in the greater Spokane area together to safely rescue—and then preserve—prepared foods which then go to nonprofit organizations who serve free meals to those in need in our community. Last year, they rescued more than 192,000 pounds of food that would have otherwise been thrown in the trash, which equated to $326,400 in monetary value.

Those numbers were only derived from what Feed Spokane rescued from their current 14 food industry partners. A quick search on Zomato, the restaurant reviews app formerly known as Urbanspoon, lists 1,610 restaurants in the Spokane area. The Spokane Foodies Facebook group, run by the Spokane Culinary Arts Guild, puts the estimate of eateries at more than 2,000.

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Someone else shared that based on food inspection lists, that number may be closer to a gazillion. If we averaged out what the 14 food partners provided last year and then multiplied those numbers to account for an increase to 100 food partners—a drop in the bucket of the number of local eateries— those numbers would look like: 1,371,428 pounds of food donated with a value of $2,331,428 (of which partners are able to write off) … and the weekly ability to provide more than 100,000 meals.

According to a 2017 report from 2nd Harvest, one in eight people in our community is food insecure, including one in five children.

That means they don’t always know where their next meal is going to come from, or if it will come at all. Twenty-five percent of Inland Northwest families with children are living below poverty level and more than 30 percent of single female households in the Spokane area are living below poverty. My attempts at finding a number to represent what the need looks like in meals per week were futile. But some quick math taking 25 percent of Spokane’s estimated population of 212,000 (our urban area population is estimated at 390,000), puts that number at 53,000 people—adults and children—who are living below poverty and, therefore, experiencing food insecurity to some degree.

There are massive gaps that could be remedied in part by not throwing perfectly servable food in the trash and providing it to those in need instead, as you can see from the numbers in the above paragraph.

Why These “Handouts” are Imperative to the Health, Hope & Vitality of our Community Whether or not you feel a profound sense of social responsibility, our community needs each of us to take a proactive role in ensuring the basic needs of all members are being met—for their sake and for the sake of the whole. Not having enough food is not simply about thousands of our neighbors being hungry—food insecurity actively limits a person’s physical and mental health. When humans are hungry, our bodies produce cor-

tisol, a stressor that signals our bodies to eat.

But this stress, when prolonged, has deteriorative qualities, and the effects of food insecurity on a person’s psyche are more impactful than you might imagine. And for those expected to rise up off the streets or out of a dismal financial situation and responsibly take care of themselves or “take care of their own families,” it’s an unmanageable challenge. The research on learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, depression—even suicide—for those who experience food insecurity provides an alarming picture of how sectors of our society—our community, our people—are living, existing, operating in a constant state of survival (which prevents any level of thriving) not to mention the development and becoming of children and future generations. Humans who have the luxury of their basic needs being met are better able to make positive impact in their families, with their friends, in schools and workplaces, in the community and in our world.

Imagine the amount of waste we could prevent—and the amount of meals that could be served to those who need it most— by ensuring the eateries we visit are being good stewards of their leftovers by donating them—instead of throwing them away—for the sake of everyone. It’s the right thing to do.

Here’s to Feed(ing) Spokane, together.

For a list of those who participate and the nonprofit agencies providing free meals in our community—as well as ways you can support the mission of reducing food insecurity in our city—visit feedspokane.org.

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

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A Room with

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by Darin Burt

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t begins with a video message from Dr. Juan Mendez, director of the National Museum of Archaeology, who’s been working at the site of an ancient Mayan temple, where he’s discovered a series of glyphs indicating the world is about to end. There may be a way to save humanity, but Dr. Mendez has gone missing.

You and your group are next led into a dark room, and after your eyes adjust you see that you are in Dr. Mendez’s basecamp tent. There are wildlife sounds. It looks like you’re somewhere in a mysterious jungle.

Your goal is to solve a series of puzzles using what you can ascertain from clues hidden around the room—and you’ll need to solve them in the right order and within an hour to stop the doomsday clock.

Players at Spokane’s newest attraction—Think Tank Escape Rooms—are encouraged to communicate, recognize patterns and think both critically and laterally to complete the objectives. Players are given a set time limit to discover the secret plot hidden within the room so they can “escape” before time is up.

Jolene and Jeff Savelesky, with their partners at HDG Architecture, spent months developing the immersive environments that make up the escape rooms. They opened the first room—Mayan Doomsday—in early January, and plans are in the works for additional themed environments, including Booby Trap, where gamers attempt to disarm bombs and save the day without being blown to bits.

“Other escape rooms are just a bunch of padlocks with the goal to unlock them. We wanted to create an experience that was much more interactive,” says Jeff, a 25 year veteran of the theme park and entertainment industry. He created the technical behind-the-scenes tech and gadgetry.

“With every puzzle you solve, there’s a little adrenaline rush you get,” Jolene says. “We want everyone to have the best chance to escape.”

Each hour-long session can be booked in advance, and costs $28 per person. Players must be at least 11 years old and accompanied by an adult.

Cell phones are prohibited in the escape rooms to keep spoilers from leaking out. We can share one secret though— the main door is never locked, so you are free to “escape” at any time. Of course, the most fun is had by collecting clues, solving puzzles and figuring your own way out.

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FIRST LOOK/lilacs & lemons {bad}

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LEMONS to Spokane Parks and Recreation for shooting the New Year’s fireworks at 9 p.m. instead of holding out until midnight. They are otherwise doing a spectacular job with Riverfront Park, but could we please quit trying to please everyone? Yes, some children have a difficult time staying up until midnight. Part of being a child is missing it when you’re young and gradually, FINALLY being able to make it to midnight when you’re 10 or 11, and feeling like a grownup at last. The one holiday of the year devoted to adult festivities, and the one party of the year where timing is EVERYTHING shouldn’t be tinkered with.

LILACS to Spokane Parks and Recreation for their ambitious plan to improve and renovate Finch Arboretum. Such a lovely and ethereal setting, but imagine it with sound buffers so you don’t notice you’re next to the freeway, more gardens, better trails and pathways, and a more defined entrance. A lovely place will be even lovelier, and we’ll find a way to go several times a year instead of only when the leaves turn in the fall.

LILACS to the City of Spokane and Garco Construction for completing the beautiful University District Pedestrian Bridge. That’s a better name than the “Bridge to Hookerville,” a moniker it will probably never completely live down, but it’s a lovely walk and aesthetically pleasing from afar—another landmark icon for our city that will be depicted along with the clocktower and the pavilion tent on all kinds of Spokane marketing materials. The new street that runs beneath it leading to Trent Avenue is also a gorgeous drive. The only thing that has us scratching our heads is: why no major grand opening celebration for the entire city? We plan events!

LILACS to the Spokane Symphony and the other businesses providing free admission to government workers on furlough.

We’re hoping the government will have re-opened by the time this sees print, but kudos to those who acknowledge that missing a couple paychecks is really tough on anyone—and tougher still is not knowing when they’ll return to work.

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LEMONS to Al French for proposing we build a new jail. The motive is good, but a huge structure like that MUST be less expensive to renovate than to tear down and replace. We might not even need to be housing federal prisoners, and certainly some of the prisoners are there for minor offenses and are just waiting trial. Some studies suggest that jails do nothing to reduce recidivism anyway. Maybe there’s a better way, but to mothball a building that’s only 31 years old seems shortsighted.

LEMONS to Governor Jay Inslee, who is proposing raising B&O taxes on service businesses (like hairdressers, accountants, and lawyers) to almost DOUBLE the current level. Small businesses are the backbone of America, and giving huge breaks to some of the most profitable companies in the world (did someone say Amazon and Boeing?) while breaking the backs of small business owners—who pay the tax on gross revenue, not profits—seems grossly unfair. At least base it on profits so companies that break even or lose money aren’t double-whammied.

LILACS to the new bill being floated to put Washington on Daylight Savings time year round. Would love not to mess with the clocks twice a year, and driving home in the dark isn’t much fun. Of course we’ll probably gripe about driving TO work in the dark, but that’s a LEMON for another time!

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FIRST LOOK/top 5

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by Kimberly Gunning

group date nights Because Not Ever yone Has a Plus One

If Cupid’s arrow hasn’t aimed in your favor yet, it can be easy to feel bitter on February 14.

I’ve had my share of years celebrating the “Hallmark holiday” in the “who-needs-love” spirit. But if you change your perspective, this time of year can be a great opportunity to strengthen friendships with those who share your single status.

From trivia nights to painting projects to testing your code-breaking skills, there are plenty of opportunities for group nights out. And even if you have already found “the one,” it can be nice to break away from the traditional date night and invite a few friends for a group outing.

So, whether you’re in the anti-Valentine’s Day camp or looking for ways to get together with fellow love birds, here are five group date nights to plan.

Artists It really doesn’t matter if you lack any ounce of artistic talent. The step-by-step instructions at paint-and-sip studies—and a little bit of alcohol-driven encouragement—help to draw out your inner creative. The patient, fun and supportive artist-instructors are there to help you and your friends create masterpieces, while ensuring your glasses remain filled with wine (or beer, depending on the location).

Pinot’s Palette: 319 W. Sprague Ave.; 728 N. 4th St. Coeur d’Alene Paint & Pints: 718 W. Riverside Ave. Sip ’N Paint: 7704 N. Division St. Painting with a Twist: 11703 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley The Paint Buzz: 2145 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene 20

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Riddle-Solvers Agree to be locked in a room with your closest friends and work through linked clues—while coming face-to-face with creepy entrants—to escape a haunted manor, or use the clues left behind by a prisoner escapee to follow in his footsteps before the warden returns. Among other themed escape rooms, each group member’s riddle-solving and code-breaking skills will be tested, as finding your way out in one hour is no easy feat.

Escape: 7456 N. Division St.; 1325 E. Francis Ave.; 12928 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley Key Quest: 202 W. 2nd Ave. Escape Game: 202 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene Panic Room: 100 E. Neider Ave., Coeur d’Alene Get Locked Away: 1621 N. 3rd St., Coeur d’Alene

DIYers If you and your friends are DIYers—or a want-to-be DIYers—this group night is for you. The wood sign workshop will inspire and encourage you to create home décor-worthy projects. Choose a sign from the gallery, settle in with a glass of wine or a beer, and get to work. There are plenty of projects to adorn your home’s walls and tables, prompting return visits.

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Smarty Pants There’s no shortage of trivia nights around the area, with multiple locales to satisfy a hankering any weeknight.

Build your team with eclectic knowledge in mind and find your favorite joint to return to week after week, climbing the ranks to No. 1 or defending your title. Tuesday nights at The Backyard Public House will test your movie-scene and music-clip recognition; Iron Goat Brewing’s Thursday night trivia spans historic to current event facts; and on Wednesday nights, Bent Trivia company is host at both of Flamin’ Joe’s locations—among many other local favorites.

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Tourists No need for an organized tour group to taste your way around Washington’s wineries. In Kendall Yards, visit Maryhill Winery’s spacious tasting room and sip through a selection of pours while enjoying an ideal view of downtown. Then head across the street to Craftsman Cellars for a quaint tasting experience while chatting with the winemaker’s wife. Downtown, just off of Sprague Avenue and separated by Lincoln Street, you’ll find Terra Blanca and Helix Wines, with Cougar Crest and Tempus Cellars located just around the corner on Post Street. And a few blocks east, the tasting rooms of Bridge Press, Emvy and Robert Karl are in close walking proximity.

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FIRST LOOK/artist eye

The Spokesman Review Building stands as a proud sentinel for those crossing the Monroe Street Bridge and is an instantly recognizable landmark of our city. I’ve heard there are a couple of residential apartments in the tower. Can you imagine what it would be like to live there? I’m picturing dark wood paneling, old door knobs, and wavy glass. Spokane is lucky to have so many historic buildings standing in our downtown.

Megan Perkins began her project, Artist’s Eye on Spokane, in May and plans to continue sketching and painting at cool places and events in Spokane for the next year. Follow her adventures on Instagram @artistseyeonspokane, Facebook and meganperkinsart.com.

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WO M E N I N B U S I N E S S L E A D E R S H I P

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"There is no force equal to a woman determined to rise."

—W.E.B. Dubois

Women are changing the face of business, government and communities all over the world and right here in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. Help us celebrate the women in our region in this year’s Women in Business Leadership Awards Ceremony.

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A Breakfast Awards Ceremony will be held at Chateau Rive at the Flour Mill on Thursday, March 21 | 2019, 7:30am.

Look for tickets on eventbrite.com.

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FIRST LOOK/editor’s picks

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by Stephanie Regalado

Teeth as White as Glow If having pearly whites are a priority and you’ve been looking for an at-home way to make your smile shine, you’re going to love these products. I’m obsessed with the difference the AuraGlow On-The-Go Teeth Whitening Pen and the Deluxe Home Teeth Whitening System have made on my teeth. auraglow.com

Ready to Fly Travel Kits Gone are the days of worrying if you remembered your toothbrush or having to spend ridiculous amounts of money on a tiny bottle of shampoo at the airport. Travelbadger is an online store that specializes in customized or prepacked toiletry kits. Products are shipped direct to the customer’s home or destination—with kits for the whole family: organic, men’s, women’s, kid’s and baby’s too. Created right here in Spokane by two moms, Jolene and Nikki. travelbadger.com

App for Food Allergies Food allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S., and it is estimated that more than 15 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.9 million children under age 18. AllergySafe is a new app that aims to help people who are suffering from food allergies by taking out the frustration and guesswork associated with ordering foods, enabling allergy sufferers to eat at their favorite fast food restaurants. allergysafeapp.com

Just a few of the newest things impressing me lately. If you have a product or service that enhances life, send a note my way—I would love to give it a whirl and possibly share my thoughts with the readers of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living.

New Month, New Batch of Baby Succulents Succulents have my heart and make me feel like I’m surrounded by life and precious pieces of nature—whether outside or inside. The Succulent Studios succulent subscription box is an excuse to exercise your green thumb and your interior design skills. You receive two baby succulents with care instructions each month. The website—and Instagram page—provides plenty of inspiration for you to help your babies live their best lives … while enhancing yours. succulent.studio 24

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FIRST LOOK/spokane rising

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by Anthony Gill

Is Spokane Emerging as a

“Smart,” Efficient City?

In mid-December, Spokane was able to finally walk across the tallest addition to our skyline in years—the (generically-named) University District Pedestrian Bridge. Topping out at 120 feet, and connecting two areas not easily traversed on foot, you’d be forgiven for believing that the bridge was the full story.

But what’s brewing around the bridge might actually be more important to the future of our city.

At the south end, Avista and a group of investment partners have plans for a major mixed-use urban district with sustainability and technology at the very forefront. Construction is underway on the Catalyst, the first, five-story office building, which will house Eastern Washington University’s computer science and electrical engineering programs. Much of the technology being utilized in the construction of the building is produced locally.

The building will be constructed with cross-laminated timber (CLT) manufactured at Katerra’s Spokane Valley factory. This innovative, high-strength construction material eliminates the need for structural steel, making it more sustainable and ultimately less expensive. (A multifamily residential complex in South Perry will also soon use CLT construction.)

Energy for the entire South Landing district will be shared, distributed between buildings through a unique district energy system—developed in part by McKinstry—which increases energy efficiency. And the Catalyst in particular will produce all the energy it uses, making it the first net zero-energy, net zero-carbon building in Eastern Washington.

Meanwhile, Urbanova—a partnership of Avista, Itron, WSU, and the City—is installing smart infrastructure across the University District. Smart, connected street lights allow more efficient opera-

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tions and remote control for easy adjustment. A pilot is underway to explore the use of solar power, energy storage, and smart facilities management to increase energy efficiency. The use of the area as a “living lab” for new technologies could conceivably extend to other areas, like 5G network deployment and intelligent transportation systems.

Each of these projects takes advantage of partnerships unique to Spokane, and they showcase elements of our growing local “smart cities” and green building infrastructure industries. From Katerra (which designs and builds innovative structures, and bills itself as a technology company) to Engie Insight (a former Avista subsidiary which helps businesses manage their energy use), from Itron (which provides energy management systems to utilities) to McKinstry (which engineers smart building systems), we have developed a smart building industry all our own.

That may not seem like much—and indeed, it’s less sexy and interesting than a big, flashy consumer technology company (like Facebook or Amazon) locating here. But it’s certainly unique, and it highlights the ways that even local, Spokane-based companies are operating at the bleeding edge of sustainability, smart cities, and energy efficiency despite being located outside the major coastal population centers. And for the future of our environment, our economy, and our community, that’s something about which we can all get excited.

Anthony Gill is an economic development professional and the founder of Spokane Rising, an urbanist blog focused on ways to make our city a better place to live.

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SPIRIT THROUGH THE TREES View of Spirit Lake from Mt. Spokane

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CHOOSE YOUR PATH Downtown Spokane Alley

by Justin Dominguez Instagram @justindominguez_photography This image reminds me of the many paths life gives you. No matter the choice at the end of it, when you try hard enough, it leads you to your end goal. I started photography as a hobby. I wanted something that could take me away from my full-time job as an EMT. I’m a novice, but learning fast. Enjoy the freedom it gives you. Portrait, fashion, family and landscape are my goto choices.

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IF THIS STAGE COULD TALK

Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox

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I’m a local hobbyist photographer focusing primarily in aerial photography, but I did not pass up an opportunity to capture the beauty of one one of Spokane’s historic gems. This photograph is of Spokane’s Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox—what stories this stage could tell of performances by such greats as Katherine Hepburn, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby!

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February 20:

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notebooks and hiking boots. Mayor has been hailed as a “female Indiana Jones” and an inspiration to young women interested in science and exploration. She’ll share stories, images and film clips of her adventures, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the hardships and danger of life in the field along with the moments of discovery that make it all worthwhile. First Interstate Center (previously INB Performing Arts Center). 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

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P U B L I C AT I O N E L AT I O N :

TITLES TO DEVOUR IN 2019 We’re already in the second month of the year, and I’m ashamed to admit I haven’t yet read a single 2019 book release. I’ve drawn up a list of my favorites now and am making requests accordingly at my local Spokane County Library District and Spokane Public Library branches.

If a book becomes a favorite, I’ll order it for keeps from Auntie’s Bookstore. Here are the books I’m most looking forward to: Mouthful of Birds by Samanta Schweblin (Riverhead, January 2018). Argentinian writer Samanta Schweblin is one of my very favorite writers-in-translation. Her short story collection is sure to be as strange, atmospheric and visionary as her excellent novel Fever Dream, and purportedly deals with the unexpected.

The Water Cure by Sophie Mackintosh (Doubleday, published in January 2019): I’m drawn to the menacing strangeness of this novel, described by NPR as a “dystopian fairy tale—evocative, suspenseful, and bleak.” The story focuses on three sisters holed up by their parents in a rotting hotel near the sea, purportedly to avoid a toxic world, and what happens when outside visitors arrive and upset their isolation.

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in individual essays, about living with mental illness. Nylon Magazine writes, “Wang’s clear-eyed look into a complicated reality makes this is an essential read for anyone who better wants to understand why we treat each other—and ourselves—so harshly at any display of weakness; it’s a book of compassion and brilliance.” As someone who is very hard on herself, this will be a must read for me.

Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James (Riverhead, February 2019): The Man Booker Prize winner of A Brief History of Killings serves up the first of what promises to be an exciting, original, and beautifully written trilogy involving African history, shapeshifters, and mystical creatures. Sign me up.

Brute: Poems, by Emily Skaja (Graywolf Press, April 2019). Skaja’s collection was selected by poet Joy Harjo as the winner of the Walt Whitman Award. It’s described

by Harjo as an “elegiac howl for the end of a relationship,” a collection of brokenness, rage, and renewal. And wow, not to judge a book by its cover (although I frequently do), but I really love this cover.

Shapes of Native Nonfiction: Collected Essays by Contemporary Writers (University of Washington Press, June 2019). “Editors Elissa Washuta and Theresa Warburton ground this anthology of essays by Native writers in the formal art of basket weaving” (from the book description). Featuring both emerging and established Native writers, including Terese Marie Mailhot, Eden Robinson, and Kim TallBear, this will no doubt be one of the most beautifully crafted anthologies of the year.

And keep your eyes peeled for new releases from amazing local writers, too: Paul Lindholdt (Making Landfall, Encircle, December 2018) Gregory Spatz (What Could Be Saved, Tupelo Press, June 2019), Sherry Jones (Josephine Baker’s Last Dance, Simon and Schuster, December 2018) and Mary Cronk Farrell (Standing Up Against Hate: How Black Women in the Army Helped Change the Course of WWII, Abrams Books, January 2018) all have books forthcoming or newly available.

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he team at Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine has pulled together a list of some of the highest online and customer rated hair salons in our area, and we are proud to share them with you on the following pages in our A-List for Hair Salons.

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7 Wonders Beauty, Spa, Wellness The mission at 7 Wonders is to serve a unique, one of a kind world class experience to their guests. They strive to acquire the knowledge, consistency and passion to innovate the beauty industry—and to elevate the way we live in harmony and pursuit of the well-being of our natural environment.

10 N. Evergreen St. (509) 309-2603 7wondersbeauty.com

Bella DOLCE Salon and Spa Experience the ultimate urban sophistication and service at Bella DOLCE Salon & Spa, where they offer exceptional hair, nail, pedicure and skin services. Witness their artists in action and undergo a transformation as their experts use only the latest techniques and exceptional products to create your unique style.

14025 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 891-2010 belladolcesalonspa.com

Adhara Salon & Spa 18123 E. Appleway Ave. (208) 964-4264 B&T Hair Salon 2927 N. Monroe St. (509) 327-1000

14th and Grand Salon With 14th and Grand’s specialized departments, they provide clients with personalized results and exceptional service in an energetic, creative atmosphere. Each of their stylists has chosen to focus on either haircutting or hair coloring, and then received extensive, specific education in their specialty.

1337 S. Grand Blvd.

(509) 624-7263 14thandgrand.com

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Blades Design Group Blades Design Group’s philosophy and practice is that guests deserve the absolute best their salon can offer them. Their point of difference is based on providing value, added service, and going above and beyond the average salon experience.

1919 N. Division St. (509) 325-6396 blades-designgroup.com

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Craft Hair Studio The team at Craft Studio is committed to keeping an innovative atmosphere where the art of fashion and the beauty of natural collide. They believe there is a rawness in individuality and that beauty begins in the core of who we are, so they listen to your dream hair goals, and then make them a reality.

1003 E. Trent Ave. (509) 703-7686 craftstudiospokane.com Dept Z 22 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-2299 Dimensions Hair Salon & Body Care 14109 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 927-2287 Elixir Salon 802 E. 29th Ave. (509) 217-2408 Epic Hair & Hair 21950 E. Country Vista Dr., Liberty Lake (509) 863-9013

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7 Wonders offers full beauty services for you and your bridal team with a private bridal suite.

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Pure Salon & Spa 423 W. 1st Ave. .

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HEAVENLY HAIR LLC

Heavenly Hair

Luxe Salon & Spa

It is Heavenly Hair’s mission to provide great service at a reasonable rate—believing that everyone should be able to afford to get their hair fixed, no matter their budget. Their team wants people to come in and feel comfortable as they relax and get beautified.

6704 N. Nevada St. (509) 368-9324 heavenlyhairllc.com

The team at Luxe Salon & Spa treat every customer like they are a part of their family—and all of their services come with a personal touch. All products used are natural and add to your health as well as your natural beauty.

314 W. Francis Ave. (509) 474-9576 luxespokane.com

His and Hers Hair Studio 7406 E. Sprague Ave. (702) 287-6442

Regis Salon Refresh your hairstyle with a trendy haircut or stylish color service with the help of your Regis Salon hairstylist who wants to give you a look you love while enjoying a luxurious salon experience that leaves you feeling beautiful, confident and happy.

4750 N. Division St., Ste 252 (509) 483-3888 regissalons.com

Maud 920 W. 1st Ave. (509) 868-0211

House of Pop 227 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 443-5353 Jaazz Salon 421 W. Main St. (509) 838-4995 Jewel Box Salon 827 W. 1st Ave. (509) 598-8151

Koi Salon 319 W. 2nd Ave. (509) 747-3263

Lavish Salon 1021 W. 1st Ave. (509) 368-9800

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Salon Capello Oasis Hair Oasis Hair offers the ultimate in quality and luxury hair service.

Anyone who walks through their doors receives a prompt “Welcome to Oasis” greeting from their professional and charismatic team.

From the moment you enter the salon, you enjoy VIP treatment and expert services.

2909 S. Southeast Blvd.

(509) 536-1735 13127 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 927-8400 9227 E. Montgomery Ave. (509) 928-0335 oasishair.com

The incredible team at Salon Capello emphasizes education and makes sure each member is at the top of their game so they can bring top talent to their clients when they sit in down in their chair.

They bring the best to their clients, ensuring them the hair of their dreams.

23505 E. Appleway Ave., Liberty Lake (509) 924-2204

Salon Dolce 920 E. Hoerner Ave. (509) 467-8219

Salon Noveau 224 N. Howard St. (509) 838-0331

Salon Retro 14201 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 927-4848 Sprout Salon Spa 1628 W. Francis Ave. (509) 413-1403

Strandz Hair Salon 18 S. Union Rd. (509) 325-3225

Spokane's Northside Salon and Spa offering the finest in all Hair Services, Esthetics and Massage.

Studio M Beauty Bar Studio M is a full-service Redken, Pureology, and Milkshake salon offering a variety of hair, skin, nail, lash and brow, microblading and permanent cosmetic services. They pride themselves on providing clients with quality services in a serene environment.

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RELEASE PARTIES We deliver the party, wine, hors d’oeuvres, guests and more.

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Studio North Salon & Spa Spokane’s hopping Northside salon and spa offering the finest in all hair services, esthetics and massage, led by Shelby Thorsen, licensed esthetician, and Dawnice Dobbs, professional hair stylist.

At Studio North, you can expect a welcoming salon that offers a wonderful assortment of quality services and highly trained staff.

10925 N. Newport Hwy. (509) 465-1700 studionorthsalonandspa.com

Tease Hair Salon 14 E. Mission Ave. (509) 863-6197 True Colors Salon 12016 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-3119 Urbanna Natural Spa & Wine 104 S. Division St. (509) 747-7076

Vida Salon & Spa 1105 N. Lincoln St. (509) 363-0000 Wildcats Salon 12510 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 926-1045

Zen Hair Studio 42 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 483-3936

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New Moon Art Gallery The New Moon Gallery is noted for having a wonderful selection of artisan jewelry. This month the spotlight is on hand beaded jewelry by Linda Malcom. Featured here is a photo of one of her unique cuffs with earth tones and a Moon theme. This magnificent piece is just one of her many designs as she also creates stunning pendants and earrings. Like her cuffs, her works are one- of- a- kind statement pieces that are .likely to become tomorrow’s treasured heirlooms. Stop in to see her collection.

Wed.- Friday. 12-6 pm and Saturday 10-4 pm. 1326 E. Sprague. www.newmoonartgallery.com

Clementine & Agnes BeYoutiful Too has a New name, same great talent ...Clementine & Agnes Salon & Custom Makeup Apothecary can create a custom look that is just “you”! Custom hair, custom lipstick, custom eyes and powder foundations!

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February 5-7: Spokane Ag Expo

Spokane Ag Expo provides the best possible showcase for agricultural equipment and related products to the farmer, rancher and producer customer.

We have exhibits for both the full-time and part-time landowner and producer showcasing all the latest in farming innovations. Pacific Northwest Farm Forum spotlights major speaker events during the show, and seminars ranging across a wide spectrum of current topics of interest to full-time and parttime farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers. Spokane Convention Center. 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd. greaterspokane.org.

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February 16-17: Spokane Symphony Classics 6: Passion’s Pursuit

Opening February 16: The Inuit Art of Povungnituk

Over a decade in the making, Cory Trépanier’s Into the Arctic exhibition tour presents the most ambitious body of artwork ever created from the Canadian Arctic, a wilderness so remote and untouched, that many of its landscapes have never been documented before.

Adding to his majestic paintings are a series of three Arctic films, which cinematically convey the wonder, awe, and challenges of his northern painting expeditions. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 4563931, northwestmuseum.org.

Experience the genius of Liszt. His gorgeous Hungarian Rhapsody is followed by his Second Piano Concerto, full of emotion, virtuosity and passion. Brahms’ Fourth Symphony, beautiful, impassioned and tragic, is the culmination of the composer’s symphonic ideals, resulting in music that is masterful and durable. Zhou Tian’s Rise was commissioned in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War I, by The Allentown Symphony Orchestra, The Spokane Symphony, and The Erie Philharmonic, with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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February 21: Kris Kristofferson & the Strangers

Heralded as an artist’s artist, Kris Kristofferson has recorded 29 albums, including three with pals Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings as part of the Highwaymen.

Kristofferson has spent three decades performing concerts all over the world, in most recent years in a solo acoustic setting, which puts the focus on the songs. Fox Theatre.

1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

February 22-March 10: Hecuba

Troy has fallen. It’s the end of war and the beginning of something else. Something worse. As the cries die down after the final battle, there are reckonings to be made.

Humiliated by her defeat and imprisoned by the charismatic victor Agamemnon, the great queen Hecuba must wash the blood of her buried sons from her hands and lead her daughters forward into a world they no longer recognize. Agamemnon has slaughtered his own daughter to win this war. But now another sacrifice is demanded.

In a world where human instinct has been ravaged by violence, is everything as it seems in the hearts of the winners and those they have defeated? Stage Left Theatre.

108 West 3rd Ave. (509) 838-9727, spokanestageleft.org.

Opening February 23: Luminous: Dale Chihuly and the Studio Glass Movement

In partnership with the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, the MAC presents an exhibition featuring works by eighteen internationally renowned studio glass artists including Dale Chihuly, Preston Singletary, and Lino Tagliapietra. The Pacific Northwest serves as a center of innovation for this medium, and the Museum of Glass has built a collection by artists who are masters in the field. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931, northwestmuseum.org.

February 24: Second Annual Backwoods Flannel Ball - Benefit for Embrace Washington

Embrace Washington is committed to providing, caring and supporting children in foster care within our community. The proceeds from the Backwoods Flannel Ball will help send foster children to summer camp in 2019. Often, children in foster care have never experienced the special opportunity to attend a summer camp. Embrace’s desire is to see that every child in foster care attends a session of swim lessons, equestrian special needs therapy camp, soccer camp, football camp and dance camp, just to name a few. CenterPlace Regional Event Center. 2426 North Discovery Pl. embracewa.org.

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February 25-March 1: SIAM Conference on

Computational Science and Engineering

The SIAM CSE conference seeks to enable in-depth technical discussions on a wide variety of major computational efforts on large-scale problems in science and engineering, foster the interdisciplinary culture required to meet these largescale challenges, and promote the training of the next generation of computational scientists. Spokane Convention Center. 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd. siam.org.

March 1: Thomas Hampson

- Song of America: Beyond Liberty

Music, in its many diverse genres and origins, is a universal narrative of who we are; it transcends boundaries and invites understanding. Spokane’s own Grammy Award-winning baritone, Thomas Hampson, and acclaimed pianist Lara Downes explore over 250 years of American history through songs on an engaging journey through American culture. Through the eyes of poets and the ears of composers, the core American values such as freedom and brotherhood will come to life featuring works by composers such as Foster, Bernstein, Ives, and poets such as Lincoln, Dickinson, Whitman and Hughes. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT, ticketswest.com.

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The film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes, Indiana Jones, is back and better than ever before. Relive the magic on the silver screen with the original great adventure: Raiders of the Lost Ark, with John Williams’ epic score performed live to the picture by the Spokane Symphony. The year is 1936, and professor of archeology and “obtainer of rare antiquities” Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is tasked by U.S. Army Intelligence to recover the legendary Ark of the Covenant before it falls into the hands of the Nazis.

Armed with his hat, whip and wits, our intrepid hero must face formidable enemies — and impossible odds — to save the day and the world. Fox Theatre.

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FOSTER CARE

by Judith Spitzer

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ormer South African President and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nelson Mandela was one of the world’s most passionate and influential advocates for children.

Mandela once said, “Any society that does not care for its children is no nation at all.”

The foster care system, the state’s answer to child abuse and neglect, is failing in its directive to care for the most vulnerable in our society: children who are wards of the state.

In Washington State and across the U.S., the foster care system is under great stress, or completely broken—depending on who you ask.

In Eastern Washington, more than 900 children and youth are in foster care, whether that is in a licensed home or with relatives, according to the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) officials. Statewide, that number is approximately 10,000.

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Across the country, more than 443,000 were in foster care as of August 2017, according to the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System Data; of that number, only 59,430 have been adopted.

The numbers of available foster homes plummeted to about 4,600 statewide last year, below the typical level, and the lowest point in decades, according to a report by InvestigateWest, a nonprofit journalism studio. Between 2008 and 2015, the state lost nearly one in five foster homes as families quit, and potential recruits couldn’t be persuaded to sign up, the report says.

A crisis in child welfare is not new to Washington. In 2005, after the state settled the so-called Braam case, a class-action suit filed in 1998 on behalf of foster children, it agreed to improve foster care recruitment and training, and established an independent oversight panel.

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The little ones are real challenging. Others have real layers of stuff they’re dealing with. It’s guaranteed that your heart will be broken. If you’re not willing to have your heart broken, it’s not for you. It’s not for the faint of heart. those who are deemed to be “placement exceptions.”

Between September 2017 and August 2018, there were 11 children who spent the night(s) in a hotel in Eastern Washington.

In King County and counties to the north, the overall number of nights spent in a hotel was 1,075 in the same time period, according to a report from the Washington Family and Children’s Ombuds, (OFCO) an independent oversight office.

According to the OFCO 2018 annual report released at the end of 2018, “spending the night in a hotel or office, even just once, can be traumatizing for children who have experienced abuse and/ or neglect, and creates unreasonable demands for (DCYF) staff.

When a placement cannot be found, children are often handed from one caseworker to another as shifts change or caseworkers must tend to other responsibilities. Children can spend all day in an office before going to a hotel late in the evening, and are then taken back to the office or to school early the next morning. The inherent instability of placement exceptions puts already vulnerable children at additional risk of harm.” Not to mention that the state has to pay for DCYF babysitters who accompany the child overnight.

Patrick Dowd, director of the ombuds office, says hotel stays and a lack of continuous resources in state care are the single most significant issues facing the department right now.

“The state does a pretty good job of placing infants and children in care in a timely manner,” Dowd says. “It’s a different story placing an older child who has behavior challenges, physical disabilities, and/or mental health or substance abuse issues. That is the type of child who ends up staying in a hotel. The department cannot find appropriate placement.”

Dowd says when he drilled down into the numbers he discovered that the majority of children who experience placement exception typically spend a couple of nights in a hotel and then are placed with relatives or in a foster care home.

He added that it is the hard-to-place youth, for the most part, that kind of cycle through the system. “Those are the children that it’s difficult to provide placement for,” he says.

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Currently, there are about 200 children from Washington placed in out-of-state facilities, Dowd says.

Foster Parents Local foster mom, Robyn Nance, a broadcast journalist at KXLY TV, has been fostering kids with her husband, Chuck Griep, for about four years now. Nance has been around foster care since she was a child living close to neighbors who fostered and adopted a child.

Nance produces a segment called “Wednesday’s Child,” on KXLY about teens in foster care. In 2006, she co-founded the Teen Closet, a boutique-style shop, lovingly stocked and fashionably arranged by community volunteers, that allows teenagers pre-screened by social agencies to enjoy free twice-yearly shopping sprees.

Robyn and Chuck have three older children of their own, ages 20, 18 and 16, and as their own children grew more independent, the couple discussed fostering children. “The more you learn about foster care, the more you can’t turn your back on it,” Nance says.

She cautions that the process to becoming a foster family can be daunting.

“You start with an orientation where you learn about the foster care system, and you are not committed to anything,” Nance says. “Then if you decide to go ahead, there are classes to take, background information on all family members, home visits, including interviews with each family member, and the paperwork is a beast. It is quite a process initially.” Robyn and Chuck attended an orientation in October, then started the application the following January and were licensed by that September.

One of their first foster kids was a 14-month-old baby boy who had three other siblings. “It’s unbelievable that he stole our hearts.

He was only with us for eight weeks.”

Ultimately that child was moved to a foster family where his brother had been placed, and then to several other foster care homes. “He hopped around to five or six other places and then we got him again,” she says. “When we got him back, he had gone through so much during that time that he was having anger and attachment issues. Now he’s almost five, and living in an adoption home. And we’ll still be able to be in his life a little bit.”

The family has fostered several young children over the past four years, including a newborn and several other children under the age of five. Currently they are fostering a 10-year-old boy.

“The little ones are real challenging. Others have real layers of stuff they’re dealing with,” Nance says. It’s guaranteed that your heart will be broken. If you’re not willing to have your heart broken, it’s not for you. It’s not for the faint of heart,” she says.

Dealing with all the emotions is hard enough for adults, Nance says, but sometimes it can be critical to have access to mental health therapists for the children. Typically, the state does not provide counseling for foster kids, something that frustrates her.

“They don’t offer anything (mental health counseling for foster parents or kids). Often the kids do get counseling, whether it’s through the school, or community mental health providers, but

the counseling piece is missing. So you better hope your insurance covers it,” Nance says.

“These kids need someone who will be there for them,” she says. “As adults, we can recuperate and take life’s challenges as a learning experience.

I’d rather cry and be hurt and have memories, but know I did the best I could do for that child. I think every kid deserves to have someone whose heart will be broken when they leave.”

Even if there is mental health coverage on the parent’s policy, it can be difficult in Spokane to find a counselor who is accepting new clients.

“You have to find a counselor who isn’t seeing the rest of the family. You can’t have a conflict with a mom and son. It’s a little trickier than I thought it would be, and a lot of them are booked up. And as a foster parent, you don’t have a choice, you have zero say … you’re at the mercy of the system,” Nance says.

Embrace Washington Robyn Nance is a board member for Embrace Washington, a nonprofit that supports children in foster care in Washington communities.

Alene Alexander, a longtime teacher and administrator, and one of the founders of Embrace Washington, says she was impacted by young people who she says aged out of foster care.

“These kids were abused and neglected, but always had hope. They had dreams. I’ve never forgotten those young people who were not successful when they aged out of foster care,” Alexander says.

The organization is run by volunteers with only one paid assistant. It partners with different community and business organizations like the Ticket to Dream Foundation to give foster kids support—helping them flourish.

“Foster children are expensive to take care of,” she says. “Embrace Washington provides 2,000 welcome boxes for foster kids, regularly

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How Can I Become a Licensed Foster Care Parent?

Foster care is designed to be a temporary living situation for children and youth who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or the death of their caregivers. A safe return home is the primary goal.

To be considered for a foster care license, an applicant must: • Be at least 21 years old.

• Have sufficient income to support themselves without relying on foster care payments.

• Discipline children in a positive manner without the use of physical punishment.

• Provide supervision appropriate to the age or specific behavior of the child as outlined by the social worker.

• Complete training in First Aid/ CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, Licensing Orientation and Preservice Training.

Any adult living in a potential foster home must: • Complete a background clearance check with the FBI and Washington State Patrol.

• Submit tuberculosis tests dated within the last year.

• Youth ages 16 to 18 in the household must complete a Washington State Patrol check.

Whether you are married, single, gay or straight, divorced or widowed; if you live in an apartment or a house; have a stay-at-home partner or not; you can be a foster parent. The state provides financial reimbursement for the cost of caring for foster children. Washington’s foster parent recruitment phone line is (888) KIDS-414, provides information and can answer your questions.

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scheduled social events for foster kids and parents, a new bed for a foster child, educational support, payment for summer camp, music or sports events … to name a few.”

Alexander says the organization strives to eliminate any roadblocks that foster parents face to provide a normal, happy life for a child in foster care.

“These are forgotten children,” she says. “I’m in awe of the foster parents and the foster families; they are phenomenal. People ask me how to pray and I say please pray for the children that nobody knows about. There are many children who are suffering.”

Foster Families Benefit Gretchen and Joe Stoup say going to an orientation to find out about foster care was “pretty sobering because of just how many kids are in such need in this area.” The Stoups have two biological boys, ages 10 and seven.

Gretchen says once they decided to go down the foster care path, they completed everything in about nine months.

The family’s first experience in fostering involved a four-year-old boy and his 17-month-old sister who were there for only three days.

“And you really don’t know what you don’t know,” Stoup says. “We learned so much in that first visit. The kids came with the clothes on their back and a little box of personal care stuff, like the welcome bag and a duffel bag provided by Embrace Washington. It doesn’t match the needs that the kids have.”

A couple months later, the Stoup family fostered a 3-year-old girl for six months. “She ended up going back with mom. We got really attached to her, and she loved being part of our family,” she says.

Since March of last year, the family has fostered another 3 1/2-year-old boy. “We don’t know what the future holds for him,” she says. “He has enriched and contributed to our lives, and I can’t imagine him not being a part of our story.”

Stoup says she’s learned that all kids in the foster care system are in some kind of turmoil.

“Even little kids, even newborns’ bodies and brains remember trauma,” she says.

Stoup says she’s learning to coordinate everything with all the players in her foster child’s life.

“There are so many different players, so many components of your foster child’s life,” she says. “You have to coordinate everything with everyone, whether they’re social workers, guardians ad litem and/or the court system. There are so many people in your kiddo’s life— you have to balance different interests and coordinate all the different systems. Kids go on visits with parents … medical appointments, and that type of thing.”

The Stoups have accepted that a foster child gets to be part of their lives for an unknown period of time, and they say fostering children has helped their own children.

“It has really helped our family to grow, especially in compassion,” Stoup says. “There is so much that is hidden and behind the scene. It’s really opened my kids’ eyes for others—that everyone doesn’t have a stable family structure, what it means to experience loss, and that families change.”

Gretchen says she and her husband have grown in awareness of how many kids locally need a place to go. “They need a safe home, a happy environment where they feel safe, comfortable, and loved. It’s hard to not share with people how much need is out there,” she adds.

What the Future Holds for Washington’s Foster Kids The Family and Children’s Ombuds agency investigates complaints in the state about agency actions or inaction that involve any child at risk of abuse, neglect or other harm; a child or parent involved with child protection or child welfare services.

Dowd says the OFCO intervenes in cases in which “we have determined that an agency’s action or inaction is unauthorized or unreasonable. In addition to receiving complaints, we work to identify system-wide issues and recommend appropriate changes in public reports to the Governor, the state legislature and agency officials.”

The OFCO investigates a range of issues and complaints from nearly every person who has a say in what happens to foster children. Dowd says he has complaints about just about everything from foster parents alleging the department is moving too fast to return parental rights, complaints from relatives of foster children saying a child should have been placed with them, to concerns from foster parents when a foster child is being moved to a relative.

“Becoming licensed is burdensome and slow and can take up to 18 months,” Dowd says. “Even though the norm is more like 12 to 13 months.

Included in the governor’s proposed budget are funds to update the licensing process, including software with a portal so applicants can enter information online.

“That would allow the licensor to see where an applicant is in the process, and would send out reminders. It would streamline the application as it’s tracking an applicant’s paperwork, and once they’re licensed, the placement desk could bring up the available licensed homes in a child’s area,” he says. “It’s included in the Governor’s budget in 2019. We’ll see what’s in the final budget.

“We may also need group homes and family-like foster homes that provide services around mental health issues and behavior issues and … where people are trained and prepared to meet the more challenging needs that must be addressed. The State also needs to review disbursement rates for foster families.”

Dowd says another of the agency’s overall goals is determining how to prevent child abuse and neglect in families. “It’s … not going to happen overnight, but we need to determine how we interact with parents around abuse or neglect challenges. Maybe we partner with other child agencies, and change public health services to assist families long-term. That’s really the avenue to improving the child welfare system.”

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is just really nice for my kids.” Jokes about communes were made, and an idea began brewing. Rather than look for a traditional living situation, maybe they could find a way for the three generations to live together, long-term.

Once that idea had taken hold, the focus became how they could all live together, but do it better. The few issues that had arisen as they cohabitated in a single family dwelling—sharing kitchen space, dealing with parking—seemed solvable. And so the Joneses looked for homes with mother-in-law suites included, where Lynda and Mike could live. They quickly realized the older homes they were seeing would require serious remodeling, but a happy chain of events connected them with the Greenstone development company and a plan to design

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a new home in Eagle Ridge—with an independent suite. For Annie and Michael’s home, they’d follow one of Greenstone’s

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existing plans, and Mike Smith would work alongside an architect from Greenstone to create the 960-square foot floorplan for the independent suite that would become the home of himself and Lynda.

In November of last year, construction was complete, and the entire family made the short move across Eagle Ridge into a

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family compound of sorts, built on a premium lot across the street from a park. The main house, where the Joneses reside, includes a kitchen, living room, and dining room on the main floor, with a family room, master suite, kids’ rooms, and guest room on the second story. The independent suite—accessible through an outside entrance, as well as through the shared garage and the backyard—includes a living room, full kitchen, bathroom, and two bedrooms. They share backyard space, though Lynda and Mike also have a private back patio.

“My husband and I designed our side, my mom and Mike designed their side,” says Annie. With a color palette that includes lots of grays, whites, and warm woods, the spaces feel related but distinct.

“They flow together but feel different.”

The living situation has worked out as well as they’d imagined, especially compared with “living together and being on top of each other for two years,” Annie says with a laugh. In the evenings, Michael, a former executive chef, often cooks dinner in Michael and Annie’s kitchen for all three generations to eat together. In the morning, the kids walk through the garage to have breakfast at their grandparents’. Annie’s mom is available to take Stella to school when the need arises. And everyone has their own spaces to retreat into, any time they want.

There were, of course, design challenges. Lynda and Mike were downsizing significantly, and the priority was making sure everything was functional and efficient. “We had to optimize our space,” says Annie. The households share some small kitchen appliances, and Annie’s larger

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Annie and Michael stuck to a budget on their side, choosing to invest more in their

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kitchen, with commercial-series appliances and high-quality materials. The perimeter cabinetry is white, while the island base cabinetry is black—a practical choice, as this is where Miles and Stella often sit to eat, and black masks scuff marks from little feet.

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Annie describes the home as clean but not sterile, with adult spaces, kid spaces, and shared spaces. Kids are definitely at the forefront in the children’s colorful bedrooms, with a shark theme and plenty of LEGO storage for Miles, and fun pops of color for Stella, who sleeps in canopycovered “princess bed,” as she calls it.

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For furnishings, both households worked with Susan Blakely at Pottery Barn, purchasing almost everything prior to moving in.

Bearing in mind that Annie and Michael had sold almost all of their possessions before moving in with her mom two years prior, that was quite the feat. “Her support was absolutely amazing,” Annie says of Blakely, who helped them space plan and start from scratch. “We didn’t have beds, mattresses …”

Annie’s favorite spaces in the new home are the dining room— where the round table can expand, with a leaf, to seat eight—and the cozy upstairs family room, where the family retreats for snacks and movies. A large closet off this space adds storage for games, toys, and the like. The home is open and airy, full of natural light.

Thoughtful details combine the practical and a couple of fun and well-appreciated splurges.

The master bedroom suite has a frameless shower and a styled walk-in closet (with a pair of Louis Vuittons on display) with floor-toceiling built-in storage. The laundry room is located on the second story—convenience that can’t be beat. “I love it being on the same floor as the bedrooms,” says Annie.

Over at the independent suite, guests can come visit through the covered exterior entry, one of the design elements that distinguishes it as its own residence (though family members often pop in via the garage or back door). The living

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The hallway of the suite was designed wide, making the space feel more expansive. A handsome hallway dresser provides extra storage, as does the master bedroom’s organizational system and the custom upholstered bed, which has drawers built in underneath. The placement of stacking washer and dryer units in the master closet makes the most of the square footage, and a horizontal window high on a master bedroom wall is one way the

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life in their new shared property, but everything is going remarkably well—and, for those wondering, is quite peaceful. “We never hear each other,” says Annie; the main house and independent suite don’t share any walls. More importantly, though: there’s not much that beats having family just footsteps away.

“There is nothing better than this living situation,” she says. “We absolutely love it.”

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Whether you’re updating a kitchen or

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The natural look of stone enhances the beauty, function and value of any project.

Stone is available in an endless array of colors and styles; making it the perfect material to match any style of décor. Using stone adds value and a feeling of richness to

any home as it provides a timeless, durable elegance.

Every project is different, and what makes the process even more challenging is that there’s no set rule to choosing materials and finishes. To help you make sense of the latest trends in stone countertops and flooring, we talked to Spokane area professionals who gave us their best tips.

There are two basic types of slab countertops: natural stone, such as granite, marble, soapstone, limestone and travertine—and quartz, which is a byproduct of the granite industry, made by taking the hardest part of the granite, called quartzite, and mixing it together with polymers and dyes to create unique colors and designs, explains Gina Cook, owner at Gina’s Design Center.

If the desired effect is clean lines and a modern look, Cook says quartz is usually the best choice. If you’re going for a more one-of-kind appearance, then the veining and subtle color various in natural stone is something that cannot be duplicated.

Whatever material you choose for your countertop, one of the newest trends is mitering the corners and applying a waterfall end to a run of cabinets for a sleek and contemporary look.

When it comes to tile, an emergence trend spotted by the design team at BerryBuilt Designs, is more handcrafted feel with organic lines, multi-dimensional hand glazing, and natural textures.

“People also seem to be looking for more calm and subtle backsplashes,” says interior designer Mary Cone. “They’re more interested in playing around with different sheens (matte vs. polished) than dramatic color change.”

According to Jim McKay, vice president sales with Great Floors, kitchens and baths now account for 70 percent of home remodels, with 30 percent of those being baths. McKay says builders are going with large tile from 12” X 24” to 36” X 48” and larger subway tiles up to 6” X 9”. Glass

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mosaics are also being incorporated into backsplashes and feature areas.

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isit Dan Marvicsin at home in his Spokane Valley workshop and you’ll get a look into the mind of a man with many hobbies and interests.

Stacked and packed are vintage guitars, chord charts, amplifiers and recording equipment which Marvicsin, 67, uses to play music and records voice-overs for audio books and commercials. Hanging on the walls are concert posters he’s collected, scenic pictures he’s painted, and model airplanes he’s built. In the next door garage are tables where Marvicsin creates hand-lettered signs.

What exactly sparks Marvicsin’s interests?

“No clue,” he says. “I’m what you consider a jack-of-all-trades, master of none.”

Growing up in Michigan, Marvicsin learned to play guitar when he was 10 years old on a Harmony acoustic that his mom bought with H&S green stamps at a Western Auto store. After high school, he landed the ultimate job for somebody with a passion for guitars and music: working as a concert roadie setting up audio equipment for rockers like Ted Nugent, Deep Purple and Alice

Cooper.

With the Vietnam draft looming, Marvicsin enlisted in the Navy where he served aboard the USS Forrestal aircraft carrier in the ship’s safety office and on the flight deck assisting with catapults used to launch aircraft. On the side, he entertained shipmates on the carrier’s radio show and played in the ship’s band, doing gigs all over Europe and the Mediterranean.

After a back condition forced Marvicsin out of the service, he packed his belongings into his van and moved to Spokane where he went to work at the Columbia Paint factory.

Ultimately, he returned to his creative roots and opened a custom sign painting business out of his garage. Some of the signs Marvicsin hand-painted are still up are at Whisper-

ing Pines, Hoffman Music and the Tribune Building in Davenport.

“I enjoy doing it the old-school way,” he says. “There aren’t many of us ‘wall dogs’ still around.”

Some of his passions, like square dancing, Marvicsin shares with Joanne, his wife of 23 years. He’s even encouraged his daughter Heidi to take the dance floor with him. “I told her growing up that if you have doubts about doing something, take a really good look at it and try it,” he says. “It doesn’t matter whether or not you succeed as long as you try.

“I do things that make me happy and keep me going—I can’t sit still,” he says. “‘I’ve always done exactly what my heart told me to do.”

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When you’re a kid, all teachers seem ancient. For the students who have Mr. Sims as a teacher, that perception isn’t far off. Vance Sims turns 89 in April and has been teaching for 49 years.

Sims began his teaching career in California in 1953. He retired after 30 years but had no intentions to leave the classroom, moving to Spokane where he has since taught in schools throughout District 81.

After working as a clerk at 7-11 and delivering doughnuts on the weekends while getting his state credentials, Sims took his first education job in Spokane, teaching summer school English class, but there weren’t enough students to make up a class, so he was asked to also take on social studies. When Garry Middle School found out that Sims could handle multiple subjects, they hired him to oversee students in an in-school suspension program. He stayed on at Garry teaching seventh and eighth grade history and also developed a program for remedial math students that became popular with fellow elementary and secondary educators.

Sims retired again after 13 years in Spokane schools. But still itching to teach, he went to Australia and taught in a theological college where he created courses, graded tests and gave out grades.

Back in Spokane, he regularly fills in as a substitute teacher.

“I still like to work with students because I enjoy seeing their growth,” Sims says. “I like to watch their minds open up.”

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about multiples and factors. One of the differences in classrooms these days, he says, is that students are learning more and learning faster. The lessons Sims was teaching were ones they didn’t get around to until middle school when he was a kid.

Spanish, U.S. and World History, American Government—his favorite courses revolved around the Social Studies and the Spanish movement into the New World and North American continent.

Never one to teach straight out of the book, Sims engaged the students in the story by having them use the tiles in the classroom floor to create a map of the routes the Spaniards traveled to colonize the Americas.

“I try to never cheat a kid of the opportunity to learn,” Sims says. “I remember one time I had some students in a math class who were bored—they had their homework done before they left school. I hated to see them bored with their assignments, so on the weekend I took a math book home and I programmed the rest of the year. The cotton-pickin’ kids still finished the book three weeks early.”

Having a teacher who could easily be older than their own grandfather, one of the first questions students ask Sims is about his age. His response is always that he’ll let them know next year.

“I plan to teach one or two more years because I want to teach in the new high school,” he says. “After that point, I won’t keep it a secret anymore.”

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Married for 53 years, Ed and Ruth Balsdon met on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro while teaching at a mission school to secondary students from Tanzania.

Ed, 85, and Ruth, 79, are lifelong educators. They had planned to return to Africa, but because of health issues affecting their children, they stayed in San Fransisco. They both found teaching jobs; Ruth in math and science, and Ed in chemistry. After retirement, the couple relocated to Spokane to be close to their daughter, who had stayed here after attending Gonzaga University.

At the Balsdon’s new home at Rockwood’s South Hill campus, they read a notice in the monthly newsletter asking if residents had any special skills they would like to share with those living and working in the community. Teaching English as a Second Language seemed like a good idea. You might wonder why that would be a needed subject, but the students would not come from the among the residents, but rather the housekeeping staff.

The students, who emigrated from Nepal, Ukraine, Martial Islands and the Philippines, already know a little English, but the Balsdon’s goal is to help them become more fluent in conversational English, grammar and vocabulary. Rockwood is behind the class all the way—even keeping staff members on the clock for the hour they're in the class each week because, ultimately, it will help them to communicate better with residents and be more effective in their

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The basic lessons come out of a workbook, but the Balsdons take the conversations to the next level. They have the group discuss articles from the local newspaper, read aloud from Aesop Fables, which are short, memorable, simple and wise (therefore good for language learning). Many language examples tie directly with the student’s native culture.

During a lesson on contractions, the Balsdons asked each student to share something from their childhood that they could not do until they were grown.

“I couldn’t ride a bicycle,” was one answer that got nods of recognition when the student went on to explain that the reason being that “the roads were too bad.”

Some of the challenge is overcoming cultural differences in language. Growing up in the U.S., we don’t think anything’s odd when a person says they have butterflies in their stomach, but for somebody who’s never heard that expression, it could at first seem like reason to call an insect expert.

“We all had a good laugh over that one,” Ruth says.

Between the Balsdons, Ed is the most outspoken, and typically leads the classes. Ruth is more “teacherish,” helping students understand and complete assignments. The pair have always been a dynamic teaching duo.

“There were times when I’d use Ruth as an example in chemistry because she tends to eat very fast,” Ed says. “Unlike atoms, which share electrons when they come close together, it’s a stretch with Ruth to call it sharing—she’s the fastest fork in the West.

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified each year to ensure they know about and understand the latest changes to the U.S. Tax Code. In 2018, the program’s volunteers helped 2.5 million people navigate complicated tax codes, ensure proper credits and deductions, and file their federal and state tax returns.

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6 Savvy Questions About Social Security

Social Security is more complicated than most people think. Here are six of the most common questions that come up on Social Security.

by Elaine Floyd, CFP®

With the baby boom generation entering retirement, there’s a lot of demand for good

Social Security information. People are confused—both about how the system works, and how these inner workings affect their retirement decisions. These six questions address some of the most common sources of confusion around Social Security: when to apply, how to undo bad claiming decisions, how work affects benefits, and options for divorcees and survivors.

1. When should I start Social Security? The answer to this question used to be, “whenever you need the income.” Now, savvy retirees are taking a more strategic approach to claiming Social Security based on mathematical principles. If you consider the total amount of benefits you stand to receive over your lifetime, and if you live even one day past the average life expectancy, you will be better off claiming the maximum benefit at age 70 rather than a reduced benefit at 62. When interest rates are low, as they are now, the present value of Social Security’s inflation- adjusted lifetime income stream is higher than when rates are high.

In other words, it doesn’t make sense anymore to take those early reduced benefits and invest them. The Social Security formula for delayed benefits is a better deal today. Social Security is also good longevity insurance – just in case you do live to a ripe old age. Baby boomers used to claim at 62 saying, “I could die tomorrow.” Now they are claiming at 70 saying, “I could

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live to 100.” If you are married, the answer is even more complex. The age at which you claim your Social Security benefit will determine the amount you are receiving at the time of your death. This, in turn, could affect the amount your spouse stands to receive as a survivor benefit if you should die first. It is usually recommended that the higher earning spouse file for Social Security at age 70. This will provide the maximum income to the couple while both are alive and to the surviving spouse after one spouse dies.

2. I applied for early benefits and now regret the decision. Is there anything I can do? If it’s been less than 12 months since you first applied, you can withdraw your application and repay your benefits. You will then be free to reapply at any time in the future. If it’s been more than 12 months, and you are now over full retirement age (FRA, which ranges between 66 and 67 depending on your birthday), you can suspend your benefit and earn the 8% annual delayed credits on the current amount. Example: Jim applied for Social Security at 62. His primary insurance amount (PIA) is $2,000. (The PIA is the amount he would receive if he claimed his benefit at FRA.) Because he claimed at 62, his benefit is 75% of $2,000, or $1,500.

When he turns 66 he can suspend his benefit and earn 8% annual delayed credits on the $1,500. When he turns 70 he can claim his benefit and raise his permanent benefit to $1,980 ($1,500 x 1.32 = $1,980).

Note that if Jim suspends, no spousal or dependent benefits can be paid on his record while it is in suspension. If you are under full retirement age, you may not voluntarily suspend your benefit. However, you can achieve the same result by going back to work.

3. What happens if I go back to work after starting Social Security? If you are under full retirement age, some or all of your benefits may be withheld. $1 will be withheld for every $2 that you earn over the earnings test threshold, which is $17,640 in 2019. But this is not a reason to not go back to work.

In fact, it may be a good reason to go back to work, because your benefit will be recomputed at FRA to remove the actuarial reduction for those months in which your

benefit was withheld. In other words, it will raise your benefit going forward. Let’s say your PIA is $2,000 and you applied for benefits at 62. Your reduced benefit is $1,500 (75% of $2,000). At age 64, you go back to work and earn enough so that all of your benefits are withheld. When you turn FRA (66), your benefit will be recomputed to make it as if you had applied at age 64.

Going forward you will get 87.5% of $2,000, or $1,752. Then, if you were to suspend your benefit at FRA, you can earn 8% annual delayed credits on the $1,752. When you claim your benefit at 70, it will be $2,310 (not counting cost-of-living adjustments or the effect of additional earnings). Going back to work is a great way to increase your Social Security benefit, and benefit from the earnings themselves.

4. Can I receive a spousal benefit based on my husband’s work record? Possibly. As the spouse of a worker entitled to Social Security benefits, you may be able to receive 50% of your spouse’s PIA if you apply for it at your full retirement age. Your husband must be receiving benefits in order for you to apply for a spousal benefit. If he wants to delay his benefit to receive the maximum amount, you may have no choice but to wait until he applies to start your spousal benefit. Our calculators can help you determine the best time to apply, taking into account spousal benefits and delayed credits. Generally, you can only receive a spousal benefit if it is higher than your own benefit. When you apply, you will be paid the higher of the two benefits. Let’s say your primary insurance amount (PIA) is $1,400. Your husband’s PIA is $2,600. Half of that is $1,300. Since

your PIA is higher than your spousal benefit, you would generally not be paid a spousal benefit. But if you were born before January 2, 1954, you may be able to get a spousal benefit while your own benefit builds delayed credits. This “claim-now-claim-more- later” strategy is being phased out because Congress considered it a loophole that only “wealthy” people were taking advantage of. But if you had turned 62 before the end of 2015, you are grandfathered under the old rules. This means you can file a restricted application for your spousal benefit at full retirement age and receive 50% of your spouse’s PIA from age 66 to 70. At age 70 you would switch to your own maximum benefit. Ask your financial advisor about this strategy.

5. I’m divorced. Can I collect Social Security off my ex-husband’s record?

Yes, if the marriage lasted at least 10 years and you are currently unmarried. Your ex-husband must be at least 62. If it’s been more than two years since the divorce, he does not need to have filed for his benefit. The same rules that apply to spousal benefits also apply to divorcedspouse benefits. If your own benefit is higher, that’s the amount you will be paid. However, if you were 62 or older at the end of 2015, you can file a restricted application for your divorcedspouse benefit when you turn 66 and receive 50% of your ex-spouse’s PIA from age 66 to 70 while your own benefit grows by 8% a year. At 70, you can switch.

6. My husband has died. When will I be eligible for a survivor benefit?

You can start your survivor benefit as early as age 60, but it will be reduced. There are two components to the survivor benefit. The first is what’s called the “original benefit.” This is the amount based on the decedent’s PIA or his actual benefit if he has already started receiving his benefit. The second is the “actual benefit” which is based on when the surviving spouse claims it. Example: Let’s say Mike is 70 and Mary is 60. Mike has delayed his benefit to age 70 and is receiving $3,000 at the time of his death. This becomes the original survivor benefit. It’s the amount Mary will receive if she claims it at her full retirement age. However, if Mary claims it now, at age 60, the original benefit will be reduced to 71.5%, giving her a permanent benefit of $2,145. Savvy Social Security planning for couples usually involves the higher earning spouse claiming his benefit at age 70 in order to maximize the survivor benefit in case he dies first. At that time, the surviving spouse would step into his higher benefit and her own benefit would stop. Savvy Social Security planning for widows and widowers involves coordinating the person’s own retirement benefit with the survivor benefit. It is possible to sequence these benefits to maximum advantage. Talk to your financial advisor or the Social Security Administration if you are eligible for both a survivor benefit and a retirement benefit based on your own work record.

Elaine Floyd, CFP®, is the Director of Retirement and Life Planning, Horsesmouth, LLC., where she helps people understand the practical and technical aspects of retirement income planning.

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The nomination pool of dentists consists of dentists listed online with the American Dental Association, as well as dentists listed online with their local dental societies, thus allowing virtually every dentist the opportunity to participate. Dentists are also given the opportunity to nominate other dentists they feel should be included in the list. Respondents are asked to put aside any personal bias or political motivations and to use only their knowledge of their peers’ work when evaluating the other nominees.

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Opioid Prescriptions for Dental Procedures A growing body of research supports the American Dental Association

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In order to combat opioid abuse among adolescents and across all ages, the ADA has urged all 161,000 member dentists to double down on their efforts to prevent opioids from harming patients and their families.

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Kimberly R. Craven

Spokane Valley Dental 200 N. Mullan Rd., Ste. 103 (509) 928-8431 spokanevalleydental.com

Louise C. DeFelice

Amir A. Ganji

Robert R. DesRoches, Jr. Englund & DesRoches Dentistry 6817 N. Cedar Rd., Ste. 201 (509) 326-8170 spokane-smilesource.com

Katherine M. Hakes Integrated Dental Arts 5011 W. Lowell Ave., Ste. 130 (509) 464-3100 identalarts.com

Blaine D. Dodson

Drew F. Heidergott

DeFelice Dentistry 4703 N. Maple St. (509) 327-7719 defelicedentistry.com

Foods That Harm Your Dental Health Empty calorie foods such as

candy (especially hard or sticky candies like lollipops, mints, taffy and caramel), sweets like cookies, cakes and muffins, and snack foods like chips are a cause for dental concern, not only because they offer no nutritional value, but because the amount and type of sugar that they contain that can adhere to teeth. The bacteria in your mouth feed off these sugars, releasing acids, and that’s what leads to tooth decay.

Sugar-containing drinks—soda, lemonade, juice and sweetened coffee or tea (iced or hot)—are particularly harmful because sipping them causes a constant sugar bath over teeth, which promotes tooth decay.

Nutritious, acidic foods like tomatoes and citrus fruits can have acidic effects on tooth enamel, too, so eat them as part of a meal, not by themselves. Dried fruits, including raisins, are also good choices for a healthy diet, but since they are sticky and adhere to teeth, the plaque acids that they produce continue to harm teeth long after you stop eating them. Opt for a piece of fresh fruit instead.

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Heather A. Frampton

South Hill Family Dental 1424 S. Bernard St. (509) 747-7166 cravensmiles.com

Evergreen Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 1005 N. Evergreen Rd., Ste. 202 (509) 928-4191 evergreencosmeticdentistry.com

James P. Dorosh

Dorosh Dental 10121 N. Nevada St., Ste. 301 (509) 467-1000 doroshdental.com

Eric C. Ellingsen

Smile Source Spokane 1215 N. McDonald Rd., Ste. 203 (509) 228-3817 smilesourcespokane.com

Erin E. Elliott Post Falls Family Dental Center 313 N. Spokane St., Post Falls (208) 773-4579 postfallsfamilydental.com Ola J. Englund Englund & DesRoches Dentistry 6817 N. Cedar Rd., Ste. 201 (509) 326-8170 spokane-smilesource.com Michele L. Foglia

Spokane Valley Dental 200 N. Mullan Rd., Ste. 103 (509) 928-8431 spokanevalleydental.com

Gregory A. Frahm North Hill Dentistry 1520 W. Garland Ave., Ste. A (509) 328-9787 northhilldentistry.com

Cannon Hill Dental 1424 S. Bernard St. (509) 624-5590 cannonhilldental.com

10121 N. Nevada St., Ste. 202 (509) 466-6979 drdrewdds.com

Robb B. Heinrich 10121 N. Nevada St., Ste. 302 (509) 467-1117 heinrichdds.com

Bryan P. Hill

9671 N. Nevada St., Ste. 200 (509) 468-4040 bryanhilldds.com

Jeffrey R. Hood Evergreen Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 1005 N. Evergreen Rd., Ste. 202 (509) 928-4191 evergreencosmeticdentistry.com James A. Howard

720 N. Evergreen Rd., Ste. 102 (509) 891-0430

Bradley D. Jarvis Braun & Jarvis Family Dentistry 775 E. Holland Ave., Ste. 201 (509) 464-2391 braunjarvisdental.com

Mark A. Jensen

Millwood Family Dental 3018 N. Argonne Rd. (509) 928-5444 millwoodfamilydental.com

Kevin A. King 101 W. Cascade Way, Ste. 201 (509) 466-2499 kkingdds.com

Samuel King King Family Dental 101 W. Cascade Way, Ste. 201 (509) 466-2499 kkingdds.com Susan M. Kohls 2020 E. 29th Ave., Ste. 100 (509) 534-0428 drsusankohls.com

Ryan R. Love 420 N. Evergreen Rd., Ste. 600 (509) 928-2525 ryanrlovedds.com Joseph L. Luchini Luchini Family Dentistry 2107 W. Pacific Ave. (509) 838-3544 luchinidds.com Rudyard G. McKennon Downtown Dental 421 W. Riverside Ave., Ste. 810 (509) 413-0446 downtowndds.com

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Kent E. Mosby Advanced Family Dentistry 910 W. Ironwood Dr., Coeur d’Alene (208) 667-1154 drmosby.com Kathrine A. Olson

210 S. Sullivan Rd. (509) 924-9596 kathrineolsondds.com

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Wisdom Teeth

With age comes wisdom. Specifically, wisdom teeth.

Your mouth goes through many

changes in your lifetime. One major dental milestone that usually takes place between the ages of 17 and 21 is the appearance of your third molars.

Historically, these teeth have been called wisdom teeth because they come through at a more mature age.

When they come through correctly, healthy wisdom teeth can help you chew.

It’s normal to feel a little discomfort when your wisdom teeth appear, but if you have pain, see your dentist.

Room to Grow?

Wisdom teeth can lead to problems if there isn’t enough space for them to surface or they come through in the wrong position. If your dentist says your wisdom teeth are impacted, he or she means they are trapped in your jaw or under your gums.

As your wisdom teeth make their way through your gums, your dentist will be monitoring your mouth for signs of the following: • Wisdom teeth that aren’t in the right position can allow food to become trapped. That gives cavity-causing bacteria a place to grow.

• Wisdom teeth that haven’t come in properly, which can make it difficult to

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floss between the wisdom teeth and the molars next to them.

• Wisdom teeth that have partially come through can give bacteria a place to enter the gums and create a place for infection to occur. This may also lead to pain, swelling and stiffness in your jaw.

• Wisdom teeth that don’t have room to come through are thought by some to crowd or damage neighboring teeth.

• A wisdom tooth that is impacted can form a cyst on or near the impacted tooth.

This could damage the roots of nearby teeth or destroy the bone that supports your teeth.

Why You Might Need to Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed Every patient is unique, but in general, wisdom teeth may need to be removed when there is evidence of changes in the mouth such as: • Pain • Infection • Cysts • Tumors • Damage to neighboring teeth • Gum disease • Tooth decay (if it is not possible or desirable to restore the tooth) Your dentist may also recommend removal of wisdom teeth as part of treatment for braces or other dental care.

Before making any decisions, your dentist will examine your mouth and take an x-ray. Together, you and your dentist can discuss the best course of treatment.

Keeping Your Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom teeth that are not removed should continue to be monitored because the potential for developing problems later on still exists. As people age, they are at greater risk for health problems—and that includes potential problems with their wisdom teeth. Be sure to floss around your wisdom teeth and visit your dentist regularly. Regular dental visits allow your dentist to evaluate your wisdom teeth and your overall dental health. Find more information at mouthhealthy.com.

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Kurt Peterson Peterson Dental 1604 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 747-2183 petersondental.com Corey L. Plaster

Downtown Dental 421 W. Riverside Ave., Ste. 810 (509) 413-0446 downtowndds.com

Simon P. Prosser

Prosser Dentistry 251 E. Fifth Ave., Ste. B (509) 744-3244 prosserdentistry.com

James J. Psomas Psomas Warnica Hennessey 12409 E. Mission, Ste. 201 (509) 924-4411 spokanevalleydds.com John P. Reamer Reamer Family Dentistry 12805 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-5661 reamerfamilydentistry.com

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Reamer Family Dentistry 12805 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-5661 reamerfamilydentistry.com

Charles L. Regalado 6817 N. Cedar Rd., Ste. 202 (509) 326-6862 charlesregalado.com James A. Robson Avondale Dental 1683 E. Miles Ave., Hayden Lake (208) 772-4066 avondaledentalcenter.com Stanley A. Sargent

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Todd Schini

Ronald W. Weiand

Jay H. Sciuchetti

Earl L. Whittaker

Robert R. Shaw

Kory J. Wilson

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Mary K. Smith

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Mark M. Sodorff

How Snacking Affects Your Dental Health For dental health, it’s

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Avondale Dental 1683 E. Miles Ave., Hayden Lake (208) 772-4066 avondaledentalcenter.com

Laura B. Wilson Sodorff & Wilson Family Dentistry 12706 E. Mission Ave. (509) 928-3131 sodorffwilsondds.com

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Stephen O. Woodard

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Nicholas G. Velis

Velis Family Dental Care 820 S. Pines Rd. (509) 924-8200 velisdental.com

Penny C. Walpole

Evergreen Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 1005 N. Evergreen Rd., Ste. 202 (509) 928-4191 evergreencosmeticdentistry.com

Scott D. Warnica

Psomas Warnica Hennessey 12409 E. Mission, Ste. 201 (509) 924-4411 spokanevalleydds.com

Marc D. Weiand

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Chad P. Collins

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Daniel R. Cullum

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Neal D. Curtis

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Nicholas D. Freuen

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David G. Gailey

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Trevor Griffitts

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Daniel W. Skinner

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Orthodontics Erik R. Curtis

Curtis Orthodontics 215 W. Canfield Ave., Coeur d’Alene (208) 772-7272 curtisbraces.com

Jacob DaBell

DaBell Orthodontics 720 N. Evergreen Rd., Ste. 101 (509) 921-1700 dabellortho.com

Paul L. Damon

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Sensitive Teeth

Shannon L. Magnuson Magnuson Orthodontics 10121 N. Nevada St., Ste. 201 (509) 443-5597 magnusonortho.com

Diane S. Paxton

Ellingsen Paxton Orthodontics 12109 E. Broadway Ave. (509) 926-0570 eportho.com

Gerald S. Phipps

Phipps Orthodontics 520 S. Cowley St., Ste. 102-A (509) 838-3703 phippsortho.com

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Is the taste of ice cream or a sip of hot coffee sometimes a painful

experience for you? Does brushing or flossing make you wince occasionally? If so, you may have sensitive teeth.

Possible causes include: • Tooth decay (cavities) • Fractured teeth • Worn fillings • Gum disease • Worn tooth enamel • Exposed tooth root In healthy teeth, a layer of enamel protects the crowns of your teeth—the part above the gum line. Under the gum line a layer called cementum protects the tooth root. Underneath both the enamel and the cementum is dentin.

Dentin is less dense than enamel and cementum and contains microscopic tubules (small hollow tubes or canals). When dentin loses its protective covering of enamel or cementum these tubules allow heat and cold or acidic or sticky foods to reach the nerves and cells inside the tooth. Dentin may also be exposed when gums recede. The result can be hypersensitivity.

Your dentist may suggest one of a variety of treatments: • Desensitizing toothpaste. This contains compounds that help block transmission of sensation from the tooth surface to the nerve, and usually requires several applications before the sensitivity is reduced.

• Fluoride gel. An in-office technique which strengthens tooth enamel and reduces the transmission of sensations.

• A crown, inlay or bonding. These may be used to correct a flaw or decay that results in sensitivity.

• Surgical gum graft. If gum tissue has been lost from the root, this will protect the root and reduce sensitivity.

• Root canal. If sensitivity is severe and persistent and cannot be treated by other means, your dentist may recommend this treatment to eliminate the problem.

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Gerald E. Smith

Smith Orthodontics 101 W. Cascade Way, Ste. 100 (509) 467-6535 smithorthodontics.com

Pediatric Dentistry T. Joel Blake

KidSmile Dental 721 N. Pines Rd., Ste. 101 (509) 822-2476 kidsmiledental.com

Becky Coombs

South Hill Pediatric Dentistry 2020 E. 29th Ave., Suite 130 (509) 315-8500 southhillpediatricdentistry.com

Dallin J. Dance

Dance Dentistry for Kids 1027 W. Prairie Ave., Hayden (208) 772-2202 dancedentistry.com

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Andrew H. Garabedian

David B. Toillion

Nate Johnson

Molly Gunsaulis

John R. Ukich, Jr.

Lauralee Nygaard

The Children’s Choice 418 E. 30th Ave. (509) 624-1182 childrenschoicedental.com

Dentistry for Children 15404 E. Springfield Ave., Ste. 102 (509) 922-1333 mollygunsaulis.com

Christopher W. Herzog The Children’s Choice 418 E. 30th Ave. (509) 624-1182 childrenschoicedental.com

Erin L. Johnson

South Hill Pediatric Dentistry 2020 E. 29th Ave., Ste. 130 (509) 315-8500 southhillpediatricdentistry.com

Jason R. Moffitt

Moffitt Children’s Dentistry 520 S. Cowley St., Ste. 101 (509) 838-1445 moffittdental.com

Charles E. Toillion

The Children’s Choice 418 E. 30th Ave. (509) 624-1182 childrenschoicedental.com

The Children’s Choice 418 E. 30th Ave. (509) 624-1182 childrenschoicedental.com Pediatric Dental Center of North Idaho 1717 Lincoln Way, Ste. 205, Coeur d’Alene (208) 667-3556 dentalcareforkids.com

Periodontics David W. Engen

Engen & Hahn 9911 N. Nevada St., Ste. 110 (509) 326-4445 drengen.com

Anthony G. Giardino

South Hill Periodontics 2700 S. Southeast Boulevard, Suite 210 (509) 536-7032 southhillperio.com

Rudolf G. Hahn

Engen & Hahn 9911 N. Nevada St., Ste. 110 (509) 326-4445 drengen.com

Spokane Periodontics and Implants 508 W. 6th Ave., Ste. 208 (509) 838-4321 spokaneperio.com 1005 N. Evergreen Rd., Ste. 102 (509) 927-3272 drnygaard.com

Prosthodontics Michael Brooks

Pacific Northwest Prosthodontics 9911 N. Nevada St. (509) 309-2591 pnwprosthodontics.com

Bradley L. DeCounter 826 N. Mullan Rd., Ste. D (509) 926-7431

Michael W. Johnson

Washington State Prosthodontics and Dental Implant Center 9911 N. Nevada St. (509) 309-2591 wspdic.com

Max H. Molgard, Jr. 6817 N. Cedar Rd., Ste. 102 (509) 327-4469 maxmolgard.com

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Rugged styling There’s no mistaking the Jeep heritage in the Gladiator. The look is nearly identical to the Wrangler and the pickup shares removable roof panels and a fold-down windshield.

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The doors can be removed, and the front windshield folded down by using a wrench that comes with the vehicle. The rear bin has storage for the screws and tool. The roof panels can be easily lifted out and there’s an optional power fabric sunroof option for the vehicle.

Off-road ready All 2020 Jeep Gladiators are off-road ready and are equipped with a front sway bar that can be automatically disconnected with the push of a button. The Rubicon version, with its higher ground clearance is capable of fording water up to 30 inches deep. The 4-wheel drive system is also equipped with low, off-road rock crawl gearing as well as a new high speed, low friction mode for more spirited desert running.

The Gladiator Rubicon is also fitted with more aggressive tires and can be equipped with a new front-view camera that allows the driver to see up to two feet directly in front of the vehicle while driving off-road. Among the assists available on the Gladiator are adaptive cruise control, emergency braking and blind spot warning.

What does the 2020 Jeep Gladiator cost?

While pricing has yet to be announced, we expect the 2020 Jeep Gladiator to start in the low $30,000 range. For reference, the 4-door Wrangler starts at $31,445.

When does the 2020 Jeep Gladiator go on sale?

The 2020 Jeep Gladiator is expected to go on sale sometime in the second quarter of the 2019.

Where is the 2020 Jeep Gladiator built?

The 2020 Jeep Gladiator is built at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ Toledo, Ohio, assembly plant, which is also the home of the Wrangler.

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FOODROULETTE

by Kris Kilduff

Follow Kris Kilduff on his Instagram foodie adventures @chefboyarduff.

If you watched cartoons in the early

90s, you’ve witnessed plenty of animated animals floating through the air, guided by their nose, as the scent of baked goods wafted into their dilated nostrils. Garfield worshiped lasagna, Yogi turned klepto for fresh pie and Shaggy and Scoobs shuffled their share of sandwiches like delectable over-sized playing cards. During February when Valentine’s Day is around the corner, you start to hear “Love is in the Air,” but I’m pretty sure it’s dough and flour crisping up to perfection at 375 degrees. So if the words “carb and gluten” are hard on your ears, this is your chance to turn the page as we venture in search of the best breads in the Inland Northwest.

Lucky Lady Bread 711 N. Walnut St. Wonder Woman had magic bracelets, Stacie Kearney has a kitchen. Both are formidable weapons. She might not have a store-front yet, but find her Fridays on Facebook or Instagram (@luckyladybread) to peek at her order list. Make your choice and pick up the best bread you’ll find in Spokane right out of the bakery themed stoop of her house. She insisted I try her new lemon olive-oil experiment with french butter and a little salt. It was the best thing since sliced bread.

Common Crumb Artisan Bakery 19 W. Main Ave. Just like any quality menu, the hardest part is choice. With a wall of bread boasting everything from chocolate sourdough to beer breads to an exquisite jalapeño parmesan I picked up over the weekend, you’ll never want Wonder Bread again. Plus, every Monday and Tuesday, all baked goods are marked down 50 percent until gone in order to be ready for the new week’s batch.

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Petit Chat Bakery

The Grain Shed

Great Harvest Bread

9910 N. Waikiki Rd. If you live near Whitworth University—or don’t mind a drive north for some phenomenal eats—you must make a stop in Petit Chat. Whether sweet or savory is your thing, you can devour a cream cheese frosted cinnamon roll or pick up a round of Rosemary Garlic to pair with your home-cooked dinner. If you dine in, ask them to swap out your bowl for one of their infused loafs to fill with your favorite soup.

1026 E. Newark Ave. If there’s any way to beat bread, it’s to offer bread and beer. Using 100 percent local grain, Culture Bread and their team at the Grain Shed are at the forefront of both baking and brewing.

Swing in and enjoy the Oatis loaf made oldworld style with freshly stone-milled heritage grains, naturally leavened and baked in a wood fired oven.

2530 E. 29th Ave. The only downside to buying fresh bread is seeing leftovers go to waste. Great Harvest has a bounty of baked beauties, but when you swing by the South Hill shop, buy yourself a braid of challah, an enriched yeast dough sweetened with a dash of sugar. Enjoy it with dinner or with a sandwich; just make sure to turn the leftovers into french toast in the morning.

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barfly

by Kris Kilduff

Follow Kris Kilduff on his Instagram foodie adventures @chefboyarduff.

If you’ve stepped foot in a restaurant or bar in the last five

years I’m sure you’ve seen your beer menu go from a simple stock of Bud Light and Kokanee to a diverse sampling of locally brewed selections and heavily-hopped pale ales. We have hit an age where going without craft beer on tap means going without customers.

So what happens when you have 43 of them? You acquire a lot of beer … but you also acquire yourself a whole heck of a lot of beer drinkers.

THE BAR: Opening one of Spokane’s largest tap selections in Spokane Valley was a bit of a risk. Though boasting quite a bit smaller population, there was not much thriving in 2016 for a beer scene there. It was easy to find a base of customers who enjoyed their undertaking and supported it weekly, filling their growlers for every occasion.

It didn’t take long for the take-out business to develop into happy hour get togethers or a late rendezvous for ladies’ night. With support in

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tow, the owners decided to open Steady Flow 2.0 smack dab in the “brewery district” of West Spokane. Two locations, two owners and thousands of thirsty mouths awaiting their next pint.

Air Force veterans Ashton Preston and Cassie Aebly-Morgan might have met in fatigues, but they both had dreams of going to work every day in a beer shirt. Cassie is great with numbers and scheduling, while Ashton scours the earth for the best beer he can smuggle into Spokane. Both have become a fixture in all things beer across the Inland Northwest, so Steady Flow becomes an amazing beer bar for locals, and has become the primary meet-up for friends in the beer industry.

THE DRINKS: If you love beer, one of Steady Flow’s coolers is the place to be. It is packed full of craft beer, ciders, kombucha, wine and cold brew coffee. Ashton and Cassie have a tendency to hunt down super limited releases and barrel-aged dark beers and break them out on a cloudy day. Even

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the most experienced beer drinker can walk up to the bar and find something they’ve never heard of. Last Winter, after a long day of business meetings, I stopped in and found a chocolate stout that was brewed with Count Chocula cereal.

Half of the fun is feeling overwhelmed with choice, but getting to sample an abundance of things you’ve never had before. If you’re with someone not so experimental, there are plenty of easy to drink ciders, wine and even locally made root beer for the kids.

THE FOOD: When you show up to drink a bunch a beer, food is imperative— but simpler is better. Steady Flow has done away with an elaborate menu in lieu of small plates and snacks. They offer a variety of flatbreads, including spicy Thai, barbecue chicken and margarita. Pizza not really your thing? Pick up a giant soft pretzel with housemade beer mustard, barbecue rib bites or the most addictive spicy pub mix this side of the Mississippi.

Make sure to ask your beertender to suggest a pairing. Craft beer is much like wine and really can compliment the rich or sweet and salty flavors of menu items.

THE EXTRAS: Tune in to their Facebook and attend one of their many themed trivia nights or take a board game with a few friends. If you have nothing to do on Wednesday night, cash in on one of the best values around during their Kill the Keg events with $10 growler fills and $3 pints on all the beers rotating off the menu. Lastly, if you are looking for something to add to your Valentine’s to-do list, come meet me February 13 at their chocolate and beer pairing or swing in February 14 for their date special: get two pints and a flatbread pizza for $15.

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S E D U C T I V E LY S I M P L E

by Erin Peterson

Valentine’s Day Dinner

Instead of fighting the usual Valentine’s Day battle of finding a reservation at a fancy restaurant, paying hundreds of dollars for a meal in

uncomfortable clothing and getting your love a cheesy gift, why not do a progressive dinner at some of the coolest hotspots in town? Mix things up this year with our tips on the most delicious and memorable meals in Spokane and Coeur d’ Alene.

When my husband and I plan a night out, we don’t settle for just an entreé. We want a full-blown flavor experience. There are so many little gems all over the Inland Northwest that get ignored on one of the most romantic days of the year, and it’s nothing short of a tragedy. We always work smarter instead of harder to plan our evening, and it is always much more fun and conducive to great conversation with a twist of a playful sense of adventure. Mix and match these amazing options for a really special night on the town.

Zona Blanca is a go-to spot for foodies around town if they want something really vibrant and shareable. Every item on their menu is packed with flavor, and filled with funky additions like Doritos Locos which has gummy bears and peanuts, as well as an octopus ceviche that will take you right to Mexico. Hit this place up for something that will really impress your date. Not to mention, they have shuffleboard in the Steel Barrel Tasting Room next door, and there’s nothing like a little friendly competition to get your fun on.

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King of Ramen has the best ramen in town, bar none. If warm and comforting is your style and you love leftovers, this is definitely your jam. Few menu items are as popular in food culture right now as this one, and the sheer number of options at this spot will make the experience fully customizable regardless of your taste. Get that extra shoyu soaked egg, though, and fried garlic on the side.

Trust me. It’s the perfect meal to take home, too, if you prefer a little snuggling on the couch and watching Netflix.

Chaps is well-known for their breakfast, but dinner is just as decadent, if not better. Celeste Shaw’s romantic and beautifully appointed restaurant tucked away just outside of downtown provides both ambience and really solid, well-prepared dishes. Try the lobster mac and cheese, Monte Cristo soup, or their incredible citrus salad.

Pro tip: I get mine with salmon.

Biscuit Wizard is more than just biscuits. Not only is it in the fun and funky Saranac Commons space, but it also has a pretty eclectic menu. Get the Vladmir Poutine for another trendy and delicious option, the Grilled Wiz for a grown-up version of a grilled cheese sandwich with bacon, apples, greens, smoked provolone and lovingly

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buttered and crispy Common Crumb sourdough. They have burgers, too.

You really can’t go wrong here. You can make it a one-stop shop, too, and pick up flowers for your love at the adorable Parrish and Grove, or grab a coffee at Caffe Affogato and go for a brisk walk in the city under the stars.

The Observatory is downtown, and the best-kept secret in delicious appetizers and vibrant bar food. Their sharp cheddar sliders are actually French Gougères, and their light, puffy goodness is totally addicting. I also highly recommend the chipotle chicken salad bao, which is also made fresh inhouse.

No matter what you do for dinner, a great stop to make afterward for an unconventional dessert cocktail or mocktail is at Tiny Tiki. It is a fun and friendly Hawaiian themed spot that has cozy spots to grab a drink and stare lovingly into each other’s eyes.

This place is ridiculously fun, and the vibe is the epitome of celebratory. The Chi-Chi or Ono Pog are my go tos, but definitely ask your bartender for a recommendation based on what you like. They have a knowledgeable staff that can help you make a great pick.

If feeling a little fancy is more your style, then Squid and Bull Gin Lounge at Inland Pacific Kitchen is your goto stop for a drink or dessert at the bar. This place is hidden away in the Washington Cracker Building, and worth the hunt for the subtly marked door. Be sure to ask Simon what he is crafting that’s new. This guy really knows his cocktails—he was awarded Best Bartender for the Spokane Culinary Arts Guild Award in 2018.

No matter which of these places you pick, you’ll be sure to have a really memorable evening with the one you love most and feel free to tell them we sent you on this wild goose chase. We hope to see you out and about at one of these funky spots off the beaten path this Valentine’s Day.

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dininglocal

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

wildsagebistro.com.

3ninjas Curbside and Catering

The Wandering Table. Chef Adam Hegsted delights with a variety of small plates (try the Garden for a creative salad take, the Deviled Eggs, or the Popcorn), craft cocktails, a whiskey bar, and other substantial dishes, such as the BaconWrapped Bacon Sliders or the Braised Shortribs.

The chef is known for his previous culinary venture of the same name consisting of a twelve-course dinner party. Take his advice and go with the “You Choose the Price” meal option for a surprising culinary journey. 1242 W. Summit Pkwy. (509) 4434410. thewanderingtable.com.

Masselow's Steakhouse. 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 restaurant features an intimate and lavishly appointed dining room just off the hotel lobby in Northern Quest Resort and Casino and serves up an Elk Sirloin and Seared Scallops worth the drive.

Their chocolate mousse on the dessert menu is also a show stopper. 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights. (509) 242-7000. northernquest.com.

ASIAN, INDIAN, HAWAIIAN 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 No. 1 Best Thai in readers’ polls, and both the 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. Delivery available. thaibamboorestaurant.com.

FINE DINING Park Lodge. Located in Kendall Yards overlooking the Spokane River, Park Lodge is surrounded by natural beauty. The views offer inspiration for creating a unique dining experience of locally inspired comfort food in a fine dining setting. Chef Philip has been cooking for more than 15 years in fine dining establishments in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Paris and Spokane. His philosophy toward food is one of careful consideration— recipes should highlight the ingredients. 411 N. Nettleton St. (509) 340-9347. parklodgerestaurant.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 the signature fried bread and honey, you have a BBQ experience that can’t help but please. 126 N. Division St. (509) 835-LION (5466). redlionbbq. com.

Wild Sage Bistro. Tucked into a classic 1911 brick building on Second Ave. and Lincoln St., 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 Coconut Cream Layer Cake with lilikoi sauce. This award-winning bistro is known for its in-house bakery and an amazing array of glutenfree options. 916 W. Second Ave. (509) 456-7575.

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1898 Public 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. 2010 W. Waikiki Rd. (509) 466-2121. kalispelgolf.com.

BREAKFAST & LUNCH SPECIALTIES Frank’s Diner. Frank’s has become a Spokane landmark throughout the past decade. Both early 1900s vintage rail cars were originally obtained by the Knight brothers, Frank and Jack, during the Depression, and converted to diners. 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 the don’t-miss hash browns and silver dollar pancakes. 1516 W. Second Ave. (509) 747-8798. 10929 N. Newport Highway, (509) 465-2464. franksdiners.com.

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by Kris Kilduff

Rokkos

2360 Old Mill Loop When you open a restaurant and call it “Japanese Soul Food,” you immediately have my full attention.

Rokkos aims to feed the hungry people of Northern Idaho with their takes on Asian classics such as chicken teriyaki and a spicy shrimp yakisoba. If you're feeling more adventurous, order up a Japanese Curry and BBQ Rib Tips.

Happy Trails to Brews

9025 N. Indian Trail Rd. Long-time beer fanatic Bill Reeve decided—after years of exploring the Northwest for the best brews it has to offer—he should showcase some of his favorites. Where better to do it than the Indian Trail neighborhood—which happens to be his own backyard? With 16 taps and a large bottle and can selection, you're bound to find something for everyone.

Sushi House

7905 E. Trent Ave. When a person thinks of delicious fresh seafood, your brain doesn't automatically navigate you along Trent in the Spokane Valley. Sushi House, hidden between hardware stores and marijuana dispensaries, is out to defy the odds. Try the Sashimi, Nigiri and a variety of rolls packed full of tuna, salmon, shrimp and crab drizzled with their in-house spicy mayo and eel sauces.

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CASUAL DINING D. Lish’s Hamburgers is the #1 spot for the perfect burger with beef that’s always fresh and never frozen, homemade sauces, and hand-cut fries. Dreamed up by Dave Lish and his best friend, Curt Goller, and opened in 1998, D. Lish’s Hamburgers has served thousands of burger aficionados in the Inland Northwest and beyond, with the help of Anne Marie, Dave’s wife. Since 2008, Mike Lish stepped up to take Dave’s place and has continued his parents’ legacy of providing a quick, tasty meal at a fair price. 1625 N. Division St., dlishs.com.

Gilded Unicorn. The Gilded Unicorn is a modern American, classic restaurant featuring handcrafted foods and drinks, located in the historic Montvale Hotel in downtown Spokane, right in the heart the entertainment and arts district. The restaurant's name reflects its blend of classic and modern without taking itself 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.

110 S. Monroe St., (509) 309-3698. gildedunicorn.com.

BREAKFAST

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. 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., (509) 2905952. theyardsbruncheon.com

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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 p.m. 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. 315 Wallace Ave. in Coeur d’Alene.

(208) 667-9660. 315martinisandtapas.com.

PUB AND LOUNGE FARE The Onion Taphouse & Grill. Estab-

lished 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.

7522 N. Division. (509) 747-3852.

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. 1018 W. Francis Ave. (509) 326-6794. theswingingdoors.com.

OTHER Rancho Viejo. Jose Rodriguez and his staff offer up traditional and familiar Mexican fare with some of the amplest portions and most caring family-friendly service in Spokane.

14201 E. Sprague, (509) 927-8428, ranchoviejo.net.

Sushi.com. 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 .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. 30 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0630.

3Ninjas Curbside. After five years and many glorious victories over the legions of the unflavored, the ninjas at 3 Ninjas Food Truck realized their customers wanted them to have their own lair. The lords of the land of Kendall Yards asked if they would bring there skill and fortitude to bear and bring peace to the realm.

So it was to be known that 3Ninjas Curbside would be born as the place where a road weary traveler could find new flavors and exciting combinations for which to please their palate. You must stop by their new home for their flavor potions, tacos, wraps, sandwiches, salads and more. 1198 W. Summit Parkway, (509) 783-3613.

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CLARKSVILLE/magic

by Doug Clark

Lorentz and Clarksville LaBoata for Mayor

As if the planet weren’t a big enough septic tank of doom, despair and internet psychos, this year we Spokane voters must once again pinch our collective nostrils and elect yet another nimrod who’ll disappoint us as mayor.

Ben Stuckart, the current frontrunner, thinks he should automatically get the gig just because he’s City Council president. That, however, makes as little sense as promoting a cockroach to executive chef because it lives in the kitchen.

I’m sorry it’s come to this. Electing mayors around here didn’t used to be so critical. For years, we residents were blessed by a supernatural phenomenon where no mayor lasted longer than a single term.

For reasons unexplained by NASA or phrenology, Spokane mayors came and went like pre-school outbreaks of head lice. Beginning way back in 1978, our run of mayoral one-term wonders resembled a Bible list of begats: Yeah, verily, and the Lord sayeth unto Spokane that Ron Bair begat Jim Chase who begat Vicki McNeill who begat Sheri Barnard, who begat Jack Geraghty, who begat John Talbott, who begat 130

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John Powers, who begat Jim West, who begat Dennis Hession, who begat Mary Verner, who begat David Condon, who…

Then calamity of apocalyptic proportion struck. Condon won a second term.

I don’t know how it happened. I only know that Spokane no longer can rely on otherworldly forces to protect us.

My fellow citizens, it’s high time we pulled our heads out of the cannabis dispensaries and embraced a new approach to this whole unsavory mayoral thing.

Which is why I’m officially tossing my trailer-festooned ball cap into the ring.

That’s right. I hereby announce my intent to be your next Mayor of Spokane.

I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “but Mayor Clarksville, aren’t you the columnist who once gave away buttons that read: ‘Politicians. Same Jerks we Hated in High School?’”

Well, yes, but…

“And aren’t you the columnist who once referred to public office as the Roost of all Weasels?”

Hmm. That is pretty clever.

“And aren’t you…”

Okay. I GET IT. I GET IT. Trust me when I tell you I had no plans to ruin what’s left of my reputation by charging into the sphincter of city government. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying my life as an indolent retired newspaperman, loafing around the house, hollering at neighbor kids and having pizzas delivered to my hot tub.

But that was before I discovered that the “Clarksville for Mayor” juggernaut had been endorsed by The Almighty Himself!

It’s true. Check out the shocking recent email sent to me by a reader named Philip: “Hi, Doug,” he wrote. “I don’t know you; you don’t know me. It seems, however, that we are fellow Spokanites.”

Philip continued: “The word on you is that you are a Good Man. …Also the word is that you are a solid candidate for Mayor.

From me, to you: If your heart is in it, go for it.”

And for the kicker: “…God is with you, Philip.”

If you don’t see that as a divine sign, you’d better check the expiration date on the communion wafers.

Now, I’m aware that my past lampooning of practically everyone in authority might be off-putting to the buttoned-down movers and snakers who run this town. But I have a surefire solution that is guaranteed to silence the naysayers to my candidacy.

I’m not running for mayor alone.

Nope. My pal Tim Lorentz—creator and skipper of Spokane’s iconic boat car, LaBoata—has agreed to join me on the very first co-mayor ticket in Spokane

history.

Think about it. Two strong mayors for the price of one is a deal no right-thinking resident can refuse. Even better, with God backing the ticket, we can skip all the filing fees malarkey and win the whole shebang with a simple write-in campaign.

Lorentz and I came up with this revolutionary call to action during a party over the holidays. The amazing thing is that neither one of us was drinking anything stronger than soda. We were just standing around chatting when the topic of the mayor’s race came up.

While bemoaning the sad lack of quality candidates, it dawned on me what a fine conjoined mayor Lorentz and I would make.

Lorentz works at the Newtech Skill Center. He’s a friend to police and a longtime foster parent with his great wife, Kathy.

Get it? Lorentz fulfills the respectability quotient of our candidacy, leaving yours truly free to provide comic relief. He’s the John Adams to my Adam Sandler.

“But what, Mayors Lorentz and Clarksville, will you two actually do for Spokane?”

Glad you asked. The Lorentz/Clark duo will save the taxpayers a bundle by conducting all mayoral business via our Roving Command Center.

LaBoata, namely.

Could be you’re one of the few who are unaware of LaBoata. So let me bring you up to speed.

Ten years ago, in a manic fit of creativity, Lorentz bought a used Chrysler LeBaron and lopped its top off. Next he gouged a LeBaron-shaped hole in the bottom of a 1976 Apollo speedboat. Then he mated the two parts like a foot sliding into a sneaker.

I know. Poor Dr. Frankenstein got chased by torch and pitchfork-wielding peasants for pretty much the same thing.

But the fit and finish on LaBoata is so perfect that the tires are barely discernable whenever Lorentz motors it around town, which is quite often.

Everywhere LaBoata goes, the reaction is

the same: Thumbs go up. Laughter ensues.

Children giggle. Old people dance. The lame walk. The dead rise. Smartphones capture the ecstasy for Facebook and Instagram…

LaBoata turns any old highway or byway into a freaking party.

Now imagine what such a concept could do for an entire city. Once elected, the Lorentz/Clarksville administration will create an entire municipal fleet of LaBoatas to tend to the community’s needs.

Following the Ghostbuster protocol, city employees will wait for calls for help and then head out in their boat cars to fill potholes, drive high school kids to the senior prom or haul a besotted resident home after a night of overindulging on Pabst at Mootsy’s.

But wait, there’s more!

Co-Mayors Lorentz and Clark plan to reinvigorate public transportation with barge buses, yacht-topped cop cars, and light rail trawler trollies.

I witnessed the mesmerizing effects that Lorentz’s see-worthy craft has on people on a recent frosty day. We drove the topless boat car to a South Hill Mexican restaurant for lunch.

“I’M KING OF THE WORLD!!” I yelled from my shivering perch in LaBoata’s heatless back seat. Up front, Lorentz just sat behind the wheel, grinning like Ahab who’d just found his whale.

So remember, voters: write in the Lorentz and Clarksville LaBoata ticket for mayor.

Give us the helm and Spokane will replace Disneyland as the Magic Kingdom.

Doug Clark is a Spokane native and lead singer/songwriter for his band, Trailer Park Girls. He recently retired from The Spokesman-Review after writing three columns a week for more than 30 years.

Clark’s humor and general-interest commentaries have won scores of local, state and regional honors along with three awards from the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. He can be reached at dougclarksville@gmail.com.

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