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ercifully, it’s almost over. The debates, the punditry, the mudslinging — soon it will all be safely behind us, as we the voters get the last word. Indeed, in Spokane County, ballots are hitting mailboxes this week, and in your hands you have our VOTERS’ GUIDE to help you navigate the madness. Can’t keep all of Washington’s state initiatives straight? Or did you forget which of Idaho’s U.S. senators is up for re-election? We’ve got you covered, beginning on page 20.

Also this week: Culture writer Chey Scott profiles Marina Gulova, an emerging local artist making her mark (page 51); contributor Taryn Phaneuf explores Moscow’s newest gastropub (page 56); and news reporter Mitch Ryals investigates the case of a local couple caught in Arizona’s civil forfeiture laws (page 13).

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athy McMorris Rodgers should not be returned to Congress for so many reasons. She routinely votes against the interests of her district, certainly the city of Spokane’s interests. For examples, she supported cuts to the Community Development Block Grant Program, which funds housing for the poor, along with urban rehabilitation and renewal.

Both Browne’s Addition and South Perry owe their dramatic comebacks in large measure to this program. She votes against equal pay for women, including opposing the Lilly Ledbetter Act, and she has opposed proposals that address violence against (all) women. Her so-called Medicaid Reform bill? No surprise: It’s a sugarcoated way of gutting Medicaid.

She has led the votes against the Affordable Care Act — without offering anything better. Yes, she likes the health care law’s proscription against prior conditions — that’s good. And young people staying on their parents’ policies until the age of 26? Terrific. But other than that, nothing. Yet it was the “other than that” — i.e., the mandate — which made this all this possible.

Her voting record against women’s reproductive rights is both consistent and revealing.

She opposes Planned Parenthood and votes to restrict, in any way she can, a woman’s constitutionally granted right to make difficult choices.

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ut let’s set aside these partisan issues for now and consider the two matters that, taken alone, provide more than enough reason to vote her out of office. I refer to her failed leadership in Congress, and her continued support of Donald Trump.

As Chair of the House Republican Caucus, she is a key leader of the consensus-worst Congress that America has seen since the Civil War. Public approval fluctuates around the mid-teens.

I come from a Navy family, and my Dad’s line was, “An accident at sea can ruin your whole day” — meaning that if you were the captain of the ship, you were to blame. McMorris Rodgers has been a leader — if not captain, she’s certainly been on the bridge. The accidents at sea have come on her watch, and she did nothing to prevent them. Instead of bailing water, she carried water.

Her Congress couldn’t even put together a budget. It threatened to shut down the government; failed to act on immigration reform; ducked the climate change crisis; failed to address America’s looming infrastructure disaster; and failed to support clean energy. Of course, she’s always supported those partisan witch hunts that waste money to further her party’s Fox News marching orders.

McMorris Rodgers says that she doesn’t agree with Trump, but she will continue to support him because she can’t trust Hillary Clinton.

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This implies that she trusts Trump, who has shown himself to be a racist, worse than a misogynist and an alleged molester. She trusts him despite the fact that he continues to hide his tax returns, despite his immigration ideas that reflect the worst kind of nativism, and despite the reality that his economic plan would exacerbate our rising debt and income inequality — in fact, were Trump to be elected, economists warn that the stock market would go into a free fall. Oh, and he has insulted all of our traditional allies and refers to Vladimir Putin as a great leader.

The man McMorris Rodgers trusts, as Michael Bloomberg put it, is a “con man” — a combination of huckster and demagogue, using the one to reinforce the other. And actually, he isn’t even a good businessman — unless by “good” we mean to include making money off of six bankruptcies, while stiffing employees and lenders.

David Brooks, the conservative voice on the PBS NewsHour, put it this way: “Voting for Donald Trump isn’t like voting for Barry Goldwater, it’s like voting for Joe McCarthy.”

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or all these reasons, McMorris Rodgers is vulnerable. But, alas, once again we watch as the Democratic leadership fails to seize on an opportunity to make an important symbolic statement — that is, by voting out a party leader. In contrast, the Republican leadership, back in 1994, understood all this. They understood that by knocking off Tom Foley — the Speaker of the House — they would have done something of symbolic importance. So they brought in their star quarterback — campaign manager Ed Rollins — to take advantage of a Republican year and a weak Foley campaign.

Foley carried the city by 9,000 votes, but George Nethercutt received enough votes outside of Spokane to win the election by about 4,000 votes.

Nethercutt, by the way, ran on two issues — term limits and Foley’s support of an assault weapons ban. He denounced Foley’s support for the League of Women Voters’ challenge to term limits and promised to serve no more than three terms; he did not honor his term limit pledge.

McMorris Rodgers isn’t the Speaker of the House, but she is a leader in her party, in a role she touts as evidence of her importance. Close enough.

Joe Pakootas is a well-qualified candidate and would make a strong 5th District representative, yet the Democratic Party has left him mostly out on his own. Most unfortunate. n

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DONALD TRUMP says that no one respects women more than him. Over the past several days, numerous women have come forward with allegations describing just how much the Republican presidential nominee respected them. Let’s count to 10: 1) Businesswoman Jessica Leeds claims that Trump groped her like an “octopus,” attempting to put his hand up her skirt, in the first-class section on a flight to New York in the early 1980s.

2) Kristin Anderson told the Washington Post that Trump groped her under her miniskirt in a Manhattan nightclub in the early 1990s.

3) Temple Taggart, Miss Utah 1997, says that Trump kissed her on the lips twice at the Miss USA pageant.

4) Cathy Heller says Trump tried to forcibly kiss her while she was at a 1997 Mother’s Day brunch at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago with her husband and kids.

5) Rachel Crooks says that Trump kissed her forcibly on the mouth when she ran into him outside a Trump Tower elevator in 2005.

6) People magazine reporter Natasha Stoynoff says that Trump forcibly kissed her before an interview at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in 2005.

7) Mindy McGillivray told the Palm Beach Post that Trump forcibly groped her rear end during an event at Mar-a-Lago in 2003.

8) Summer Zervos, a contestant from the fifth season of The Apprentice, says that Trump kissed her and groped her breasts in 2007.

9) Several 1997 Miss Teen USA pageant contestants say that Trump entered their dressing rooms while they were getting changed.

10) Miss Washington 2013, Cassandra Searles, suggested on Facebook that Trump continually grabbed her rear end and invited her to his hotel room at the Miss USA pageant.

Trump has responded by saying that all of these women are lying, and suggested in rallies that several were not nearly attractive enough for him to sexually assault. (DANIEL WALTERS)

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Right now, it isn’t even really a contest. Washington state is poised to boost its minimum wage to $13.50 by 2020. INITIATIVE 1433, which would also guarantee sick leave for all workers, has a big lead in polls.

As of last week, I-1433 backers had raised more than $3.3 million in cash contributions, more than 50 times as much as the anemic $66,500 in cash raised by the No on 1433 campaign. By contrast, opponents to SeaTac’s $15 minimum wage hike in 2013 donated $650,000.

Meanwhile, as of last week, only about 13 percent of the money raised for I-1433 was coming from places that would see their minimum wage hiked as a result of the initiative. Most comes from Seattle, where they already voted to raise the minimum wage. (DANIEL WALTERS) JEN SORENSON CARTOON

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COMMENT | ELECTION 2016

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Defending North Idaho Why Heather Scott must go

BY JOHN T. REUTER

N

orth Idaho gets a bad rap.

It’s nationally known as a region packed with white supremacists, radical bunker dwellers and unhinged conspiracy theorists. And while some of those folks might be found from time to time hanging around the local Army surplus store, by far the overwhelming number of North Idahoans I know have worked hard to repel the darker elements that threaten their reputation and community.

For example, let’s look at my adopted hometown of Sandpoint. A funky arts community filled with characters from across the political spectrum, it elected a city council evenly divided among Democrats and Republicans for the nearly four years I served on it. The mayor, at the time, was Gretchen Hellar, a tough-as-nails pragmatic

leader, who was also a Buddhist, abstract painter and former hardware store owner. (Like I noted, it was a town full of characters.)

Gretchen had been elected, in part, because of her record as a community activist and board member of the Bonner County Human Rights Task Force, an organization founded in 1992 to stand up for the county’s inclusive values and against extremists like neo-Nazi Richard Butler.

Together, we passed the first law in Idaho protecting people from discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation. It wasn’t the first time that Sandpoint had taken a stand for equality. Decades earlier, the city had made Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a city holiday, years before the state of Idaho would follow.

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really were as a community, what we really believed, and how we stood in opposition to the carpetbaggers who attempted to turn us into a real-life version of the parody we were too often perceived as.

So perhaps it is true that North Idaho has a disproportionate number of racist radicals, but it also has a disproportionate number of people willing to stand up to them.

Unfortunately, sometimes North Idaho, like any community, makes mistakes. The wrong people are elected and end up embarrassing the community and damaging the progress it continues to fight for.

Heather Scott, a recently elected state representative for Bonner and Boundary counties, is Exhibit A. Scott recently asked her supporters to report any registered Republican who has a sign for her opponent in his or her yard, so that she could create a Joseph McCarthystyle list of “Democrats in disguise.” Apparently, Scott doesn’t get that it isn’t just Democrats who are fed up with her embarrassing North Idaho, but many Republicans and independents, too.

Why, exactly, are people in North Idaho embarrassed by Heather Scott? Sadly, there are too many reasons to list them all here, but I’ll run through the lowlights: Scott campaigned proudly holding a Confederate flag, a symbol that has no connection to North Idaho other than failed neo-Nazis. This past January, in her official capacity, she traveled to eastern Oregon’s Malheur National Wildlife Refuge to support Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and his son Ammon when they and others took over a federal building, in an armed occupation aimed at seizing our public lands. She has repeatedly voted against funding education. After a fellow state representative was caught illegally poaching, her legislative proposals have exclusively focused on making it more difficult to catch poachers. Finally, she’s encouraged her supporters to actively intimidate volunteers for her political opponent, leading to a complaint to the Idaho Attorney General.

Needless to say, Heather Scott doesn’t represent the North Idaho I know. On the other hand, her opponent is a pragmatic business leader named Kate McAlister, currently CEO of the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. It’s no wonder that Democrats, independents, and, yes, real Republicans are voting for McAlister. For the sake of North Idaho’s reputation and continued progress, I hope she’s successful.

Regardless, history shows that North Idaho will put up with people like Heather Scott for only so long. n John T. Reuter, a former Sandpoint City Councilman, has been active in protecting the environment, expanding LGBT rights and Idaho’s GOP politics.

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HELDll cityACCOUNTABLE governmental structures are experiments. Spokane is in the

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process of fashioning one right now, so as to better deal with trouble brewing within the ranks of the police. I propose the following alternative: we create a new elective position of public safety commissioner.

The holder of this position would direct two separate departments; a police department and an ombudsman department. The mayor’s current policerelated duties would thus be carved away, though I do believe he still could find plenty to do.

The city has been thrashing around for years on issues of police accountability and such. General satisfaction remains on an uncertain horizon, and that is not good. The complexity of a LETTERS true solution is likely to match that of Send comments to the problem. Marching up and down editor@inlander.com. the road chanting “ombudsman” did not work.

It may seem odd to some that I consider with favor an arrangement where a leader directs departments so apt to be at cross-purposes. But please note that society moves along naturally on the back of a like setup, namely parents and children.

I believe that so far it has been a case of too many cooks spoiling the broth. And it has not helped that this ombudsman notion is somewhat novel in practice, and so subject to false moves.

RON MYERS Spokane, Wash.

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Responses to Paul Dillon’s column (10/6) criticizing Cathy McMorris Rodgers denying climate change’s impact on forest fires:

DAVID JAMES SKJONSBY: Dump CMR! RICHARD STREETER: Prove climate change. You can’t.

MELISSA BASTA: Prove you’re not an idiot. You can’t.

STEVE BERDE: CMR is missing a lot of forest and trees. She’s in until she decides to move on sorry to say. The way the district is configured, the Democrats don’t stand a chance. Total opposite of the national picture.

PIER SANNA: Time to vote her OUT! DARYL JONES: It has been said multiple times by the forest service and others that the reason for these large wildfires is due to the 100 years of putting out wildfires rather than letting them burn or have control burns to reduce the wildfires fuels.

ISAAC JACK JR.: Especially when you are oppressive and elitist. Cathy McMorris Rodgers ask yourself: What are you doing for Washington state? Not a damn thing. 

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erry and Maria “Ria” Platt, a couple from the small town of Prosser, Washington, haven’t been to Arizona in decades. But because of that state’s civil forfeiture laws, prosecutors in Navajo County, Arizona, are trying to seize their car.

Earlier this year, the Platts, who live about 170 miles southwest of Spokane, loaned their 2012 Volkswagen Jetta to their son Shea for a road trip to Florida.

Shea Platt was pulled over by Arizona Highway Patrol because his elderly parents’ window tint was ostensibly too dark, according to police reports. The cops eventually found a “personal amount” of marijuana, a pipe and a little more than $31,000 in cash in the car.

Shea Platt was arrested, and police seized the drugs, the cash and his parents’ car.

The Platts, both in their 70s, have never been charged with — much less convicted — of a crime, according to their attorneys. They were not in the car or even in the state of Arizona when police found the drugs and money.

Shea Platt was arrested in connection with the drugs and on suspicion of money-laundering in May of this year, but there are currently no criminal charges filed against him in Navajo County. The Navajo County Attorney’s Office says it has received the police report and is currently reviewing the case.

Still, prosecutors there will not give up the Platts’ Volkswagen, and technically they don’t have to. In Arizona, prosecutors only need to show probable cause, not a criminal conviction, to take your property, according

to state law. Attorneys for Terry and Ria Platt call those laws unconstitutional.

In court filings, attorneys from the Institute for Justice, the Virginia-based public interest law firm that represents the Platts, argue that Arizona’s civil forfeiture laws give prosecutors, not judges or juries, decision-making power, create an inherent conflict of interest for police and prosecutors who benefit from the seized assets, and exploit property owners who are forced to navigate the confusing civil procedure.

Civil asset forfeiture programs locally and across the nation have come under fire recently, as corrupt and exploitative tactics used to pad police budgets have come to light. A Spokane police lieutenant filed a whistleblower ...continued on next page

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“‘NULL AND VOID,’” CONTINUED... complaint against his department’s program under former Chief Frank Straub, for example.

And last year, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder revamped the federal government’s asset forfeiture program, in part to prevent federal agencies from accepting assets from local agencies.

Notably, Arizona’s laws differ from Washington’s and Idaho’s. In Washington, property owners must first be convicted before police can keep their possessions. In Idaho, asset forfeiture is mostly tied to suspected drug activity.

“It seems bizarre that this can happen in the U.S. It doesn’t seem right,” says Terry Platt, who, along with his wife and with the help of the Institute for Justice, is suing the Navajo County Attorney’s Office. “I don’t feel like there’s been any due process at all so far. Not being a lawyer, I just kind of gave up. I figured if we went after the car, the cost for representation would probably be more than I could get for the car, so I just decided, why try?”

‘UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY’

The elderly Platts didn’t even know what civil

forfeiture was when they got a letter from the Navajo County Attorney’s Office. Confused and frustrated, they responded with a handwritten petition opposing forfeiture within the 30 days required by law.

Prosecutors determined the Platts’ response was “null and void” but did not explain why, nor did they show the Platts’ petition to the court, says Keith Diggs, one of the Platts’ attorneys.

Not until the Institute for Justice got involved did Navajo County prosecutors explain themselves. In court documents filed in response to the Platts’ lawsuit, prosecutors claim the Platts’ petition is null and void because they omitted four words next to their signatures: “Under Penalty of Perjury.”

“The implication of the State’s argument is breathtaking,” Institute for Justice attorneys wrote in response.

Prosecutors, who stand to gain from keeping the car, decide whether or not Terry and Ria Platt’s petition is acceptable. No judge’s eyes are needed for this case, prosecutors argue.

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takes place in the civil realm, meaning that property owners don’t have a right to a publicly funded attorney like criminal defendants do, he says. Arizona law doesn’t require a criminal conviction to seize assets, only probable cause. The law also allows the state to recover its own attorneys’ fees if property owners don’t get 100 percent of their possessions back. Property owners have no such rights.

Diggs says those reverse attorneys’ fees create a “chilling effect” for people even attempting to reclaim their property.

Finally, Diggs says, Navajo County has no claim to the car based on the evidence. Arizona law requires that at least two pounds of marijuana be found before police can seize property — hardly a “personal amount” as described in police reports, Diggs says.

“It seems bizarre that this can happen in the U.S. It doesn’t seem right. I don’t feel like there’s been any due process at all so far.”

And the more than $31,000 in cash? Diggs says the only evidence of money laundering prosecutors have presented is that the cash was found “bundled” in the car. (Terry and Ria Platt, meanwhile, offer no explanation for their son’s cash or weed, according to court documents.)

The Institute for Justice lawsuit is the second to challenge Arizona’s civil asset forfeiture laws in as many years. In 2015, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a suit in federal court on behalf of Rhonda Cox, whose $6,000 pickup truck was seized by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies stopped her son, who had installed a stolen hood and cargo bed without her knowledge.

Cox says she didn’t fight the seizure because the cost of an attorney would have exceeded what she paid for the truck in the first place. In the complaint, the ACLU claimed that some asset forfeiture funds bought a home security system for the Pinal County Attorney’s home and padded county attorneys’ retirement funds. Pinal County asset forfeiture funds also have been used to pay for a political campaign pamphlet for Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, who is running for Congress.

For Diggs, this case exposes a rigged asset forfeiture statute in a state that seized $36 million in assets in 2015 alone, according to Institute of Justice calculations. The process allows prosecutors to exploit property owners and requires them to prove their innocence, rather than asking the state to prove its case, Diggs says.

“That’s not how the system is supposed to work,” he says.

“They should be doing their job to protect the public, not getting themselves assets.” n mitchr@inlander.com

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ELECTION 2016 There’s only one third-party candidate with an actual shot at winning a state, and he’s not even on the ballot in Washington. Utah’s EVAN McMULLIN, a former CIA agent, grew up in Auburn, south of Seattle. He was chief policy director of the House Republican Conference under Spokane Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. He joined the race in late August, running as a generic Republican who’s against racism, intending to counter Donald Trump. He also happens to be a Mormon in a state packed with Mormons. And Mormons, despite being conservative, tend to hate Trump, particularly for his threats against Muslims, another religious minority. Now, polls show McMullin within striking distance of winning Utah. But since he joined the race late, he missed Washington’s ballot deadline. He is on the ballot in Idaho, another Mormon-heavy state, which McMullin’s team is targeting now. (DANIEL WALTERS)

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CRIME Did you watch it? Last Friday, Dateline NBC aired its episode on the case of JAMES HENRIKSON, the vindictive goon convicted in a murder-for-hire plot that ended with one Spokane businessman dead and another man’s body still missing. “A Dangerous Man” included exclusive interviews with Henrikson’s ex-wife, Sarah Creveling, neverbefore-seen footage of Henrikson’s interrogation and an interview with Elberta Carlile, the widow of South Hill businessman Douglas Carlile. If you missed it, don’t worry. We’re sure someone you know in Spokane recorded it. And Dateline eventually puts their episodes online. (MITCH RYALS)

NEWS | BRIEFS

Report Card Graduation rates nationally and locally are rising; plus, a new University of Idaho program will help Native Americans teach in their own communities THANKS, OBAMA?

A new report released by the White House confirms a national trend: More students are graduating now than ever.

The NATIONAL GRADUATION RATE nationally is a “record-setting” 83 percent, according to the report. Since every state in the country began using the same four-year adjusted measure for graduation rates, the graduation rate had risen steadily by about 4 percent.

In Spokane Public Schools, the increase in graduation rates over the same period has been even more dramatic.

Last year, the rate was 84 percent, according to the Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

That’s more than 10 percent higher than it was during the 2010-11 school year.

Spokane Public Schools has credited an early warning system that tracks grades, attendance and other behaviors that alerts school officials when a student may be at risk of dropping out. That’s been coupled with more training for teachers to support kids going through trauma.

In Washington state, the graduation rate has risen more slowly than the national percentage. Last year, 78 percent of students graduated, up just 2 percent from the

2010-11 school year.

But graduation rates aren’t the only measure of student success. National media outlets, including National Public Radio, have noted that the number of high school students who passed a math and reading test called the “Nation’s Report Card” has stayed about the same in recent years. SAT and ACT scores have also dipped mildly.

The most positive news from the report, however, is that the achievement gap that has seen white students graduating at a higher rate than black, Hispanic and Native American students is closing. While every group saw a bump in graduation rates, students of color, students with disabilities and students learning English had the most improvement. (WILSON CRISCIONE)

TEACHING NATIVE TEACHERS

By summer of 2017, a dozen NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS at the University of Idaho will begin a four-year program towards a bachelor’s degree in teaching. When they’re finished, they’ll return back to their tribal communities and will be expected to implement a teaching model of “culturally responsive teaching.”

The University of Idaho is offering the opportunity, along with a supplemental $8,700 per-year scholarship,

thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education.

“Trends show that tribal students are not seeing their culture reflected in the classroom,” says UI’s College of Education assistant professor Vanessa Anthony-Stevens.

“Not only will the students in this program be certified in teacher preparation, but they will have a specialization in culturally responsive schooling.”

Grade schools in Native communities too often do not reflect the values and worldviews of the community, says Anthony-Stevens. That, she says, has hindered students’ ability to learn. The college’s program, called the Indigenous Knowledge for Effective Education Program (IKEEP), will train teachers who will then spend at least two years in a tribal community implementing models that could better serve Native students.

Applicants to the program must belong to one of the 10 tribes UI collaborates with, including the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and the Nez Perce Tribe.

Anthony-Stevens says the need for this program has existed for a long time. Native people, she says, perceive things differently than what’s taught in traditional Western schooling. For example, research has shown that “place-based” education has been more effective in teaching Native students, meaning they have more of a connection to physical places that inform their understanding of language and cultural practices. Curricula should reflect that in Native communities, she says.

“If I believe that things in the environment are related to place, and all things are connected,” she says, “then I shouldn’t be spending six hours a day within four walls.”

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n a matter of six months in 2014, three Colville police officers either resigned or were fired. Two of the officers were accused of sexual misconduct at the time. The third, Rex Newport, pleaded guilty to felony sex crimes, including unlawful imprisonment with sexual motivation, custodial sexual misconduct and perjury. That’s 30 percent of the department — three of 10 sworn officers in a city of less than 5,000 people — accused of victimizing women and girls.

Several women came forward in 2013 with accusations of sexual misconduct and rape against Newport. After first lying to investigators, he took a plea deal and served time in prison. He must register as a sex offender and can no longer work as a cop in Washington state.

But attorneys who helped with the criminal investigation weren’t done. They suspected Newport wasn’t a “rogue cop” — as lawyers defending the city of Colville would later call him.

“Our concern was how it happened that the city of Colville trained, armed, badged and put a man in uniform, and then turned him and everyone else in the department loose to do bar checks and gave them access to highly confidential police databases, but never checked if those resources were being abused,” says Jeffry Finer, one of the lawyers who sued the city in federal court. “We found that the chief and his sergeant did not take active steps, and in fact it appears they took steps to cover up that misconduct.”

Finer and attorney Richard Wall filed a civil lawsuit at the beginning of 2015 and recently agreed to a $230,000 settlement for their clients — two women who accused Newport of sexual misconduct and rape. In preparing for trial, attorneys for the two women found that officers were routinely unsupervised and allegations of sexual misconduct against officers were not thoroughly investigated, which they suggest perpetuated a culture of such misconduct.

In court documents, attorneys for the two women point to three cases, including Newport’s, to support their argument, though they only needed to ask Newport himself.

“If I’d have been supervised, I would have kept my dick in my pants,” Newport told attorneys.

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ewport would plead guilty to assaulting two women. One would later recall how, after a night of drinking in March 2013, she wasn’t able to resist Newport as he cuffed her, removed her pants and climbed on top of her.

Afterward, she’d recall, “he put his uniform on and … walked out the front door, and I rolled over and cried myself to sleep.”

It wasn’t the first time that Newport had preyed on a drunk woman during his graveyard

shift.

In the spring of 2012, Newport targeted another woman, who also sued the city, as she walked home drunk from a local bar. He offered to give her a ride home, but instead Newport pulled off on a secluded dirt road and had sex with her.

Rex Newport He says it was consensual, according to court documents. She says she didn’t feel she had the option to resist because Newport was a cop.

Similar encounters happened at least twice more, the woman later told attorneys.

In court documents, attorneys for the two women focus on two other recent examples they say indicate that the Colville Police Department mishandled allegations of sexual misconduct by its officers.

When former Colville Officer Wayne Walls was caught sexting with a young woman and giving her unauthorized rides in his patrol car in 2011, he was punished with one week of unpaid leave. But he was accused of much more than that.

In a handwritten complaint, the woman also claimed that Walls took her to a dark area and attempted to put his arm around her, came to her house and assembled a child’s bed, then put the child to bed and kissed her.

According to a statement from the woman’s landlord, Walls also threatened that if any details of the relationship were made public, the woman would be in “big trouble,” whereas Walls would only receive a “slap on the wrist.” In court documents, Walls claimed he was acting like a “father figure” to the woman.

Officially, Walls was sanctioned for violation of the department’s ride-along policy and “conduct unbecoming an officer.” However, Sgt. Keith Kendall did not investigate any of the other allegations, according to a report written for the two women by an expert. Walls left the department in 2014, shortly after Newport was fired.

In another example, a woman accused another Colville officer, Scott Arms, of offering her 17-year-old daughter alcohol.

Asked in a deposition whether there was any investigation into those accusations, Colville Police Chief Robert Meshishnek says, “Nope.” “‘It didn’t happen’ was what the officers ... told me,” Meshishnek says. “And I didn’t even ask him because I didn’t have my ducks in a row yet, because I wasn’t able to talk to the person that he supposedly made the comment to.”

Instead, Arms, the accused officer, spoke with the mother and the then-17-year-old daughter in an alley behind the police station.

They returned, and everything was fine.

“I don’t think any modern employer hearing accusations of misconduct would allow the complainant and the officer to work it out in the alley behind the department,” Finer says. “If one of your officers is alleged to have engaged in sexual misconduct, you don’t let it resolve that way.”

Arms resigned from the Colville Police Department in 2014 amid a criminal investigation into accusations that he molested a 12-year-old girl. Prosecutors declined to file charges against Arms after two trials last year ended in hung juries.

In a report from an expert hired by attorneys for the two women, Winthrop Taylor, a former police chief in Prosser, Washington, and 20-year Los Angeles Police Department veteran, concludes that “there was an on-going pattern of sexual misconduct by officers of the Colville Police Department. Chief Meshishnek’s deliberate indifference to the misconduct that first emerged in 2011 was directly responsible for the on-going and escalating pattern of misconduct of his men.”

Indeed, in Sgt. Kendall’s deposition, he says his own supervision style was “trust but don’t verify.”

In response, Dean Mitchell, an expert hired by the city of Colville, concludes that “the realities of small rural police agencies make it impractical for one-to-one supervision. The acts of Mr. Newport … are the criminal actions of a rogue police officer who took advantage of his position as well as the agency.” Mitchell is a former Moses Lake chief of police.

As for the city of Colville’s policies? In court documents dated July 19, 2016, attorneys for the city write: “The City has adopted policies prohibiting sexual harassment in the workplace. The City does not have a specific policy prohibiting sexual misconduct by a police officer involving a member of the public.”

“I’m a great believer in how government operates,” Finer says.

“I believe the city of Colville has to reckon with the fact that city officials were in office when all this unraveled.”

Colville Mayor Louis Janke declined through a secretary to comment for this article, and several city council members did not return messages. Multiple messages left for Chief Meshishnek also were not returned.

Although Rex Newport is now a convicted felon and registered sex offender, and can no longer work as a police officer in Washington state, the same is not necessarily true for Wayne Walls and Scott Arms. There is no nationwide system to track problematic officers.

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n 2011, around the time that accusations against Walls were made known to Meshishnek, the International Association of Chiefs of Police released a guide for handling sexual misconduct in law enforcement. The guide’s authors emphasize the importance of explicit policies, thorough investigations and leadership that sends a clear zero-tolerance message.

At least one recent example of sexual misconduct from the Spokane Police Department involved Officer Chris Conrath, who engaged in a sexual encounter with a woman after responding to her domestic violence call. In January, Conrath was suspended for 30 days without pay following an internal investigation. In addition, Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputy Cole Speer was fired in May for having an ongoing sexual relationship with a Central Valley High School student. At the time, Speer was a school resource officer in the Central Valley School District.

Another section of the IACP report talks about how to interact with victims and significant barriers to reporting such abuse by officers.

One of the women assaulted by Newport recalls that she felt that pressure.

“He’s a police officer in a uniform. I was very drunk. I felt threatened,” she would tell attorneys. “I was a waitress in that town for 10 years, and I saw judges and attorneys and police officers all come in together. I thought they were all together on this. I didn’t know who I could trust.” n mitchr@inlander.com

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TOKEN DEMOCRACY Would letting Washington voters give taxpayer money to politicians reduce the power of interest groups — or just subsidize politicians?

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hen state Sen. Andy Billig first ran for state representative back in 2010, he campaigned the old-fashioned way. Through winter snow and spring rain and summer heat, he knocked on door after door after door.

He started in March, and by the time November rolled around, he estimated he’d hit up 11,500 doors. By the end of it, he’d raised $133,000, mostly from individuals.

“I had more individual donors that any other elected candidate from the state,” Billig recalls.

If Integrity Washington’s Initiative 1464 passes this November, those small individual donors would become even more powerful. The initiative aims to push politicians to spend less time calling up rich donors, and more time trying to persuade average voters.

Initiative 1464 would give every voter three “democracy credits” — at $50 apiece — funded by closing a sales tax exemption for out-of-state residents. Voters wouldn’t be able to use those credits for food or shopping — only for political donations to state House and Senate candidates who chose to participate in the program. If Billig participates, voters could go online and donate those credits to him, knowing it won’t cost them a dime.

As a senator, Billig would be able to get up to $250,000 in democracy-credit funding alone, while state representatives would be capped at $150,000. In exchange, he’d only be able to collect $500 from each traditional individual donor, instead of $1,000.

Billig isn’t yet sure if he’d take the option.

“I hope to,” he says. “But I’ll wait until I see the details of the rules before making a final decision.”

The full initiative stretches 23 pages and is filled with complicated laws and rules intended to constrain lobbyists, restrict super PACs, increase the penalties for violations, bolster the state’s underfunded Public Disclosure Commission, and increase transparency.

Ultimately, the fine print has left even Billig, one of the legislature’s most passionate advocates for campaign finance reform, unsure if he’ll vote to support it.

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Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart, however, is an unabashed supporter of the initiative. After having beers with initiative spokesman Peter McCollum — they bonded over both having debated for Gonzaga University — he

opted to become a prime sponsor of the initiative.

“When I talk to people and the general public, their perception is that government is broken,” Stuckart says. “We’ve got to fix that somehow.”

That includes voters’ perceptions of him. Stuckart says he bristles at how his critics often rush to assume that his votes on union issues are influenced by union donations.

“I just want to point out that the unions are all opposed to 1464,” Stuckart proclaimed at a recent city council meeting. “As well as PACs, and as well as the business lobby. But the people are for campaign finance reform.”

Yet I-1464 isn’t exactly an underdog. As of last week, nearly half of the initiative’s $2.6 million war chest had come from just three donors, each of whom had been born or married into vast sums of wealth.

Nearly a half-million dollars came from Jonathan Soros, son of liberal super-donor George Soros. Connie Ballmer, wife of former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, donated another half-million. New York’s Sean Eldridge, husband of Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, kicked in $275,000.

These three super-rich donors alone have given 54 times than the piddling $23,000 given to the political action committee opposing the initiative. For all the concerns about powerful interests, those interests — beyond state contractors and the food industry — have barely lifted a finger to stop this initiative. (Even the opposition’s spokesperson, Yvette Ollada, is pulling double duty, also serving as spokesperson for the similarly outmatched campaign opposing Raise Up Washington’s Initiative 1433, which would increase the state’s minimum wage.)

Both McCollum and Stuckart say that they recognize the irony of an initiative intended to fix a system that “gives a wealthy few too much control of our government” being funded by wealthy elites.

“None of us are excited about big donors being able to swing elections with a single check,” McCollum says. “[But] we would rather fight fire with fire.”

Meanwhile, I-1464 is also intended to sap the power of lobbyists. Under the initiative, former legislators and senior staff would have to wait three years before becoming lobbyists or working for a lobbying firm. Lobbyists would only be able to donate a maximum of $100 per election to candidates who would oversee matters that impact them.

The same restriction would apply to certain potential government contractors — but not, the initiative clarifies, to unions.

But that, Ollada argues, gives unions an unfair advantage. Unions have just as much of a stake in legislative bargaining as contractors, but they would remain unrestricted.

“Exempting unions while restricting ‘public contractors’ will only strengthen their bargaining power over elected officials dependent on campaign contributions to get re-elected,” Ollada says in an email.

Her biggest argument is the simplest one: The money raised by eliminating the out-of-state sales tax exemption could go to much better causes.

“If there are going to be more tax dollars raised, that should go to the first priorities of Washington, education and services, not to politicians and their political campaigns,” ...continued on next page

“Exempting unions while restricting ‘public contractors’ will only strengthen their bargaining power over elected officials.”

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Ben Stuckart says: “I would rather have the common citizen have more influence on the system than the larger donors do now.”

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Ollada says.

But Stuckart says that Washington governors have proposed closing the out-of-state tax loophole for more than a decade, only to see those proposals die time and time again in the Legislature.

“Right now the choice is, the tax loophole is still going to exist, or we close it and do this,” Stuckart says. “I would rather have the common citizen have more influence on the system than the larger donors do now.”

However, the way the initiative would shift the political landscape remains untested. While five states, including Oregon, already offer income tax credits, no state currently uses “democracy credits.”

Seattle passed its own “democracy voucher” measure last year, thanks to a similarly well-funded campaign by similarly well-heeled donors. But that won’t take effect until 2017. Plenty of questions remain. Would I-1464 get money out of politics or just dump more taxpayer money into it? Would it increase polarization or decrease it?

These unknowns are why Billig’s Republican colleague, Sen. Michael Baumgartner, says he’s intrigued by the democracy credit idea, but would rather another state try it first.

“I’ve seen several times when Washington state has intended to be a leader on national policies… and it hasn’t gone well,” Baumgartner says.

“Campaign funding is like water moving through rocks,” Billig says. “As you block one path, it flows around and goes through another path.”

For example, Washington already has transparency laws requiring political advertisements to list their top contributors. But PACs have found a way to sneak around that. Stuckart cites the example of a group pouring money into a recent state Senate race.

“They used a bunch of PAC names on the mailer.

When you actually traced the money back, it was actually lobbyists out of Washington, D.C., calling themselves Citizens for Washington State,” Stuckart says.

A recent Seattle Times story reported that one major donor — the innocent-sounding Working Families PAC — financed nearly $400,000 in attack ads against Issaquah Democratic Sen. Mark Mullet. Working Families was entirely funded by a PAC called the Leadership Council, which is in turn partly funded by something called the Strat PAC. It’s nicknamed “gray money”: PACs donate to PACs that donate to PACs — making following the money trail almost impossible for the average person, obscuring the shadowy forces behind campaign ads. This initiative would change that, requiring campaigns to drill all the way down to find the big funders behind all those PACs and list them on the TV ads.

Yet this initiative wouldn’t shine a light on another type of controversial campaign funding: dark money. In recent years, certain nonprofit groups have channeled unlimited sums into campaigns without being required to disclose their donors.

“In six states examined by the Brennan Center for Justice, dark money in 2014 was 38 times greater than in

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2006!” Stuckart said at a recent city council meeting, reading from Governing magazine. “I shouldn’t have to say much more, because we should get it all out of politics.”

But I-1464 won’t change that. In fact, two such nonprofits, Represent.Us and Every Voice, have donated nearly $715,000 to the 1464 campaign — though they disclose some donor information voluntarily.

The dark money oversight is the main reason that Billig’s opinion on the initiative is so mixed.

The intentions are good, he says, but it leaves a massive campaign finance problem unaddressed.

“It’s a pretty large missed opportunity to add more transparency,” says Billig.

The omission was intentional, McCollum says. He points to the way that Billig’s bill to expose dark money was crushed by business lobbyists last year.

“If we had put it into the statewide initiative, we were told there would be significant money spent against us,” McCollum says.

And then, suddenly, the opposition wouldn’t be token anymore. McCollum alludes to the possibility that the Koch brothers — the big-money spenders on the libertarian right — would have brought their wealth to bear on the Washington race.

But that, Billig suggests, is exactly why the initiative should have tackled dark-money spending.

“If that’s something that would get the opposition riled up,” Billig says, “that tells you it was probably what needed to be addressed.” 

I-735 As ambitious as I-1464 is in trying to change the campaign finance system, Washington’s Initiative 735 is even more ambitious: It attempts to change the U.S. Constitution itself. In 2010, the Supreme Court’s decision, sparked by a nonprofit being barred from advertising an anti-Hillary Clinton movie, ruled that the government couldn’t restrict corporations, nonprofits or unions from independent expenditures during the election. In the years since, independent political spending has skyrocketed, and has gotten much of the blame.

I-735 would combat this by adding Washington to the number of states supporting amending the Constitution in several ways, including establishing that spending money doesn’t count as speech and that constitutional rights only apply “to human beings.”

Critics argue this would open the door to government censorship. After all, the New York Times and Fox News are corporations, and if they don’t have free speech rights, what’s stopping the government from cracking down on them? (DANIEL WALTERS)

WORKING FOR ALL OUR FAMILIES! It’s an honor serving you. Together, we’ve created jobs, invested in our neighborhood schools, and delivered for Spokane priorities. Working for you I have: • Authored and passed legislation paving the way for the WSU medical school in Spokane.

• Helped secure over $1 billion for transportation investments in Spokane that will create jobs and complete the North Spokane Corridor, the U-District Gateway Bridge and help fund the Central City Line.

• Funded key infrastructure improvements for community service centers, including the Corbin Senior Activity Center elevator, the Women & Children’s Free Restaurant’s, MLK Jr. Family Outreach Center, and the Peaceful Valley Community Center.

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STATE INITIATIVES I-732 (CARBON TAX)

Spokane County is mailing out ballots this week.

The measure would create a new tax on carbon emissions, a pollutant caused by the burning of fossil fuels that’s believed to contribute to climate change. If it passes, Washington would become the first state to tax carbon, following Australia and the Canadian province of British Columbia. The measure, intended to be revenue neutral, would reduce the state sales tax by 1 percent and provide a rebate of up to $1,500 a year for low-income households. Businesses would also see a reduction in the business and occupation tax. Some opponents, like Kaiser Aluminum, argue it would adversely affect manufacturing jobs, while some progressive groups wish it would raise new funds to invest in clean energy technology. (JAKE THOMAS)

I-1433 (MINIMUM WAGE)

Voters will decide whether Washington state’s minimum wage should increase incrementally from the current $9.47 an hour to $13.50 an hour by January 2020. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. In the past 18 years, the minimum wage in Washington has increased less than $4. If I-1433 passes, it will jump $4 in four years, and the unprecedented hike makes it difficult for economists to predict a potential impact on the state’s economy. The initiative also would require most businesses to give their workers paid sick leave based on the number of hours they work. (MITCH RYALS)

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Should family, friends and the police have the authority to ask a judge to temporarily suspend a person’s access to firearms? That’s the question raised by I-1491, which would create what are known as “Extreme Risk Protection Orders.” Modeled after no-contact orders, Extreme Risk Protection Orders bar an individual from owning or buying a gun if a judge determines he or she poses a significant risk of self-harm or danger to others. The initiative requires concerned family and friends to show a judge why a person’s access to guns should be restricted. Reasons could include threats of violence, mental health issues and domestic violence, among others. The initiative allows judges to make a decision after a hearing involving both parties, or in extreme and immediate circumstances, the judge could issue the order without first hearing from the gun owner. Polls indicate about 70 percent of voters in Washington state approve of Extreme Risk Protection Orders. (MITCH RYALS)

I-1501 (IDENTITY THEFT)

Seniors and people with disabilities can be the most susceptible to financial crimes. This initiative aims to help by increasing criminal penalties for identity theft and consumer fraud targeting “vulnerable people” to the level of a class B felony. It would also prohibit the release of public records that disclose “sensitive personal information,” such as names, addresses and phone numbers of vulnerable people and their in-home caregivers. That worries opponents of the initiative — namely the Freedom Foundation, a conservative think tank which says the initiative is an attempt to stop it from accessing the Service Employees International Union’s list of unionized caregivers, because the Freedom Foundation contacts caregivers to tell them union dues are elective, and has urged them to stop paying fees to the union. Newspaper editorial boards — including the [Tacoma] News Tribune and Seattle Times — have called the initiative a “Trojan horse” designed to weaken the state’s Public Records Act. (WILSON CRISCIONE)

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SHEA’S WORLD As Matt Shea seeks re-election, his presence may be felt more in other local races than in his own

BY WILSON CRISCIONE

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n the Spokane County Democrats’ office lobby, there’s a stack of brochures for Tim Fennessy, a candidate for Spokane County Superior Court judge.

On the back of each brochure, under the list of endorsements, a name is blacked out with what looks like Sharpie ink.

Look even closer, and you’ll see the name behind the black mark: Matt Shea.

Most people know Shea as the far-right state representative from Spokane Valley who champions a “Freedom Agenda” for Washington that aims to limit government, reduce taxes and protect property rights and gun ownership. Or they know him from his ongoing feud with Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich. Or because he visited the Bundy ranch in Nevada during the armed standoff over rancher Cliven Bundy’s unpaid grazing fees on federal land, and later traveled to another armed standoff that included Bundy’s son Ammon and law enforcement at an eastern Oregon wildlife refuge, in both instances in support of the anti-government protesters.

But Shea is also an attorney. He endorsed Fennessy as a lawyer who agreed with Fennessy’s stance that the job of the Superior Court judge is to apply the law as it is written, whether that involves a corporation, individual or the government, Fennessy says.

“On that basis, I accepted his endorsement and felt comfortable about it,” says Fennessy.

Then Shea released a podcast this summer that accused a sheriff’s deputy of supplying a gun to a suspect in a triple homicide. Though Shea later amended the accusation and said the deputy did nothing wrong, he continued to speculate over Knezovich’s ties to the murder suspect, while Knezovich said it was Shea who was once close to the suspect.

Sometime after that, Fennessy and his campaign took black markers to all of his brochures and crossed out the name Matt Shea. Fennessy, endorsed by Spokane County Democrats, says the circumstances of the triple homicide should be decided by a judge, not in a public forum. He thought it was appropriate to remove Shea’s name, rather than be “embroiled in the controversy.”

This year, Shea is running for re-election in the 4th District against an opponent, Scott Stucker, whose name is seemingly on the ballot merely as an alternative to Shea.

Stucker has only raised a little more than $800, and his picture on his campaign website is a sketch of a pair of glasses and a beard. It’s in other elections that Shea’s name has come up more often. For some candidates, as with Fennessy, manually blacking out his name on brochures, Shea’s name has been toxic. County Commissioner Shelly O’Quinn has been forced to explain her silence regarding Shea’s

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feud with Knezovich. County commissioner candidate Josh Kerns has had to defend his association with Shea in the general election as well.

At the same time, Shea has perhaps the most enthusiastic base of supporters in the region. In a divided local Republican Party, some say that has helped sway past elections.

Shea did not respond to multiple requests for comment on this article.

“He’s like our local version of Donald Trump,” says Jim CastroLang, chair of the Spokane County Democrats. “Except he doesn’t want to talk to anybody.”

THE TWO SHEAS

There’s one conversation that stands out for Nancy McLaughlin when she reflects on what will soon end as a brief 10-month stint as a Spokane County Commissioner. In January, when McLaughlin was throwing her name into the ring for the vacated seat on the county commission, she called Shea to ask why she didn’t have his support.

By the end of their talk, McLaughlin got the impression that it was because she didn’t support Shea two years ago, when he won re-election. It was payback.

Instead, Shea endorsed Josh Kerns, a legislative aide for Rep. Jeff Holy.

Come August, Kerns defeated McLaughlin in the primary election. The outcome was surprising to many, but not to McLaughlin. While there were plenty of reasons why Kerns beat McLaughlin, she believes it stems from a divide within the local GOP that tends to kick out anyone who doesn’t line up perfectly with Shea’s views.

“I was the pick-off person for this year,” McLaughlin says. “Matt Shea’s group has put me out, and they have marked me as if I’m not conservative enough and not Christian enough. And I tell you, that is wrong, because they have made me out to be somebody I am not.”

She told Shea that he could be a unifier of the party.

But instead, she says, he listed a half-dozen people previously elected or currently in office who had wronged him.

“He just would not let these wounds and hurts go that he has taken so personally,” McLaughlin says.

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Matt Shea is “like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” says a former Spokane Valley mayor.

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home is much different than the Shea on the House floor in Olympia. Holy, who represents the 6th District, says Shea, an assistant floor leader, is one of five or six people in Olympia operating at “a different level.” Holy calls Shea a “tactician” able to masterfully pass bills important to the GOP or block bills that go against the Freedom Agenda, even though Republicans are in the minority.

Last year, Shea got a bill passed for tougher accountability standards for people sentenced to electronic home monitoring. Holy cites the House’s inability to pass a bill in 2013 that would have forced background checks to apply to all firearm sales in the state (though Washington voters later approved a similar initiative). He credits a stroke of “brilliance” from Shea for that. (Several other state representatives did not respond to requests for comment.)

“People keep looking at [Shea] as an island,” Holy says. “If he was, he wouldn’t be anywhere as effective as he is.”

Former Spokane Valley Mayor Diana Wilhite, who ran unsuccessfully for a seat as a Spokane Valley representative, says she aligns with many of Shea’s votes as a lawmaker. But she says Shea is one person in Olympia, and a totally different person at home. “It’s like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” she says, referencing the 1886 novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.

“He goes to the Legislature and he’s one person,” Wilhite says. “And he comes home, and he’s a totally different person.”

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Not everyone agrees that Shea has control over elections.

While most, if not all, members of the Spokane Valley City Council are Shea supporters, Councilman Ed Pace says that Shea has become more of a standard for the people who already held similar beliefs.

He resists the idea that someone must first be approved by Shea before making it onto city council, or any other local office.

Pace says he saw Shea’s “Freedom Agenda” slogan and it resonated with him. It became the basis for Pace’s own platform. But he says the only reason Shea has a stronger voice than, for example, Bob McCaslin Jr., another 4th District representative, is because Shea has more experience. The notion that Shea controls elections in the Valley, Pace says, is “just pure bullshit.”

But even if he’s not directly impacting elections, his base of supporters is strong. Michael Cathcart, government affairs director for the Spokane Home Builders Association, says Shea may have the most devoted following of grassroots supporters who doorbell and make phone calls.

“As far as enthusiasm for a candidate goes,” Cathcart says, “I think Matt Shea wins.”

With that kind of support comes some degree of influence.

“There’s a number of people who think Matt is a great person and they support him. And so, any stories that come out against him, they choose not to believe it,” Wilhite says. “They’re a very committed group.” n

WASHINGTON

STATE LEGISLATURE SENATE, 3RD DISTRICT

ANDY BILLIG Billig

Apker

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Republican-minded Libertarian James Apker is challenging Democrat Andy Billig for his seat in the state Senate. Apker owns a small residential construction business and has never held public office. He believes in small government — fewer restrictions on business and fewer taxes.

Billig, first elected in 2012, has been supportive of funding public education in Washington, and sponsored a bill to bring more transparency to campaign finance. (MITCH RYALS)

HOUSE, 3RD DISTRICT

MARCUS RICCELLI VS. RANDY McGLENN II

You can say this about Libertarian Randy McGlenn: His campaign seems to have improved since the previous time he ran for the state House. That may be due to a lack of competition. In 2014, McGlenn didn’t make it out of the primary, receiving 8 percent of the vote. As Riccelli’s only challenger this year, McGlenn still took less than 29 percent of the vote in the primary. In a strong Democratic district, Riccelli will be tough to beat in the general election. He sponsored legislation to secure the state’s second medical school on the WSU Spokane campus and helped achieve a transportation funding package for Eastern Washington. (WILSON CRISCIONE)

HOUSE, 3RD DISTRICT

TIMM ORMSBY

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Laura Carder moved to Spokane from Southern California more than a decade ago. Since then, she has run unsuccessfully for the Spokane School Board once and state representative twice.

She knows she’s a long shot to beat longtime Democratic incumbent Timm Ormsby, but she’s going to try anyway because, as she told the Spokesman-Review, “he’s been there long enough.”

Ormsby is chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and a member of the House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee. This past legislative session, he wrote and helped to pass bills to try to bring more jobs to Spokane and protect the environment. (WILSON CRISCIONE)

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Their views largely match their parties. Vehrs, who concentrates on health care issues, supports single-payer health care, minimum wage increases and is open to higher taxes for better services. Volz, who dives into wonky budget talk about regulatory agencies, would prefer to cut taxes further. Unlike 6th District Republican Sen. Michael Baumgartner, but like most other local Republicans, he says he wouldn’t have supported last year’s gas tax hike to pay for the transportation package that will fund the North Spokane Corridor. (DANIEL WALTERS)

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BILL BRYANT

In his four years in office, Gov. Jay Inslee has a lot he can brag about. The state is rapidly coming back from the recession, with more than 280,000 jobs added over the past four years. Inslee celebrates the $16 billion transportation package he signed, the $5.5 billion in new spending he’s poured into education, and the decrease in college tuition he worked with Republicans to pass. And by executive order, he established new clean air rules in the state.

But his opponent, former Seattle Port Commissioner Bill Bryant, suggests that Inslee also has a lot to be ashamed about. Compared with Spokane Republicans, Bryant is relatively moder-

ate: He believes in man-made climate change and would have voted for the gas tax hike to fund the transportation package.

Still, he savages Inslee for the state’s lagging employment rate and underfunded education system. He draws attention to the warning signs he claimed Inslee ignored in the lead-up to the embarrassing scandals that included state prisoners being incorrectly released early and a slew of dangerous Western State Hospital patients escaping. And he argues that Inslee’s obsession with climate change has meant that he’s ignored other important environmental issues, like saving salmon. (DANIEL WALTERS)

Jones

ERIN JONES VS. CHRIS REYKDAL

Both Erin Jones and Chris Reykdal agree on what needs to be fixed with Washington’s education system: inequities in the quality of education between school districts, an achievement gap disproportionately affecting low-income students and students of color, and too much of an emphasis on state standardized tests. The difference between the two candidates is how they plan to fix these problems. Jones would use her experience as an educator and gather various agencies and advocacy groups to craft a vision that works in the classroom. Reykdal, a state representative, would take a more data-driven approach. Neither say they would “hammer” state lawmakers to fund education in the same way as current superintendent Randy Dorn, though both agree it will take billions of dollars to fully fund education in Washington.

(WILSON CRISCIONE)

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HILARY FRANZ

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Commissioner of Public Lands is an often-overlooked position responsible for overseeing the Department of Natural Resources, an agency that manages 5.6 million acres of state land, in addition to Washington’s largest firefighting opera-

STEVE McLAUGHLIN tion. Hilary Franz, 46, a Democrat and former executive director of the Seattlebased land-use advocacy group Futurewise, says she’s for “active management” of forests, using data to determine how much logging is fiscally and environ-

mentally sustainable. Her supporters say her opponent, Steve McLaughlin, is too close to the timber industry and has ties with militant groups. McLaughlin, 60, a Republican and retired Navy commander, has argued for a more conciliatory ap-

proach from land management agencies and increased logging to prevent fires.

His supporters say Franz has been too involved in land-use lawsuits and is too close to litigious environmental groups.

(JAKE THOMAS)

SUPREME COURT

CHIEF JUSTICE BARBARA MADSEN VS. GREG ZEMPEL; JUSTICE CHARLIE WIGGINS VS. DAVE LARSON; JUSTICE MARY YU VS. DAVID DEWOLF Confidence in the court, judicial activism (as opposed to judicial restraint) and the influence of money are just three of the issues in this year’s State Supreme Court elections. This is the first year since the 1990s that all three justices up for re-election, including Chief Justice Barbara Madsen, face challengers. David DeWolf (challenging Justice Mary Yu) is a legal scholar and recently retired Gonzaga University School of Law professor who believes in less judicial activism. He points to court-organized symposiums on topics ranging from pretrial justice reform to re-entry programs and adolescent brain development as examples of justices overstepping their roles.

Yu, a former King County prosecutor and Superior Court judge, presents a more progressive stance than her challenger, and says she is proud of her involvement with the symposiums. Yu joined the court after its 2012 decision in the McCleary case, which found that the state underfunded K-12 education. However, Yu supports the

court’s decision in McCleary.

Greg Zempel, who is challenging Madsen, is the elected prosecutor in Kittitas County. Zempel echoed DeWolf’s concerns over the symposiums, saying “that doesn’t feel like a it’s a fair judiciary on those issues as they come before the court.”

Madsen was elected to the bench in 1992, and has been chief justice since 2010. As such, she has been instrumental in the McCleary decision. She (and the court) have faced criticism for the 2015 decision to overturn voter-approved charter schools, which was handed down just days after several charter schools began classes.

Dave Larson (challenging Justice Charlie Wiggins) is the presiding judge of Federal Way Municipal

Court. While Wiggins expresses opposition to large donations to judicial candidates, Larson maintains that a judge’s core responsibility is to make a decision based on the law and the facts, and nothing else.

Wiggins, who sided with the majority in McCleary, contends that large donations in judicial elections give the rich an unfair advantage. During a forum in Spokane, he also spoke in support of therapeutic courts, such as drug court.

Critics of the current Supreme Court say the court’s ideological shift to the left has resulted in “judicial activism,” pointing to the McCleary decision. All three challengers disagree with McCleary. Although this race is nonpartisan, conservative critics played a role in recruiting the three challengers. (MITCH RYALS)

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Incumbent Shelly O’Quinn says she has saved the county millions of dollars annually by implementing “lean management” strategies since she took office four years ago. Her efforts to reform the criminal justice system seem to be gaining traction, and could be kick-started by a recent $1.75 million MacArthur Foundation grant to reduce overcrowding and racial disparities in the county jail. Her opponent, Andrew Biviano, arguably has more experience in criminal justice as an attorney who works on civil rights cases. He’s also a former mental health case manager, and says he sees how the dollars devoted to criminal justice and behavioral health by the county impact people. He argues that the county commission needs his experience in those areas, while O’Quinn says Biviano criticizes the county on things it’s already doing.

(WILSON CRISCIONE)

Candace Mumm, a Spokane city councilwoman and moderate Democrat, and Josh Kerns, a legislative aide for Republican state Rep. Jeff Holy, both beat out the current county commissioner, Nancy McLaughlin, in the primary election. Mumm believes that her experience as someone who has served 10 years on the city of Spokane’s Plan Commission will be useful on the county commission, especially because the county’s decisions on expansion have led to overcrowding in schools on the fringes of the county, she says. Kerns is focused on bringing economic growth to the county, and he argues that the tax revenue generated from more growth can be used for criminal justice reform and roads. (WILSON CRISCIONE)

If this measure seems familiar, it should. Spokane Transit Authority put forward a very similar measure in April of last year, only to see it fail by a margin of just 572 votes. This new measure is almost identical in what it would give Spokane: Among the list of at least 25 projects the measure would fund, it would extend bus hours to 11 pm on Saturdays, add new routes like one on Indiana Avenue between Greenacres and the Spokane Valley Mall, and pay for the operation of the Central City Line, a high-frequency electric bus route between Browne’s Addition and Spokane Community College.

But this time, the price tag is a third cheaper. Thanks to more funding from the state and rosier economic projections, STA has calculated that it only needs to raise sales taxes by a tenth of a percent initially, and then two-tenths of a percent starting in 2019.

Such a change, however, is unlikely to persuade those who don’t like buses, feel that STA hasn’t been managing its money well, believe that the Central City Line is a foolish idea or don’t want any tax increase at all. (DANIEL WALTERS)

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JUDGE LINDA TOMPKINS VS. WARD ANDREWS; JUDGE GREG SYPOLT VS. TIM FENNESSY Two longtime Spokane County Superior Court judges are facing challengers this election cycle. Both challengers specialize in civil, as opposed to criminal, law.

Ward Andrews (challenging Judge Linda Tompkins) says there is room to improve efficiency in Superior Court, especially when it comes to the timely scheduling of civil cases. He also points to the high number of motions for change of judge filed in Tompkins’ courtroom.

Attorneys who file those motions believe they cannot get a fair hearing in front of Tompkins; they do not have to

give a reason. For her part, Tompkins talks passionately about pretrial justice reforms coming to Spokane — more community supervision, so nonviolent people don’t wait in jail before trial. She was appointed to the bench in 1997, but has endorsements from only five of the 11 other Superior Court judges.

Tim Fennessy (challenging Judge Greg Sypolt) points to a broken judicial election system. Eight of the 12 current Spokane

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Let’s set aside the steady stream of WikiLeaked (and allegedly Russian-obtained) documents showing Hillary Clinton’s internal calculations and Wall Street speeches. For a moment, let’s set aside — if you can suppress your gag reflex long enough — the procession of women, one by one, who’ve come forward to say they were sexually assaulted by Donald Trump.

Let’s just look at policies: The two possible futures this election has laid out have created one of the most stark choices of our lifetime.

Clinton promises an extension of the Obama years, with a more aggressive foreign policy and

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a more liberal domestic one. For all her strengths and weaknesses, Clinton promises a boring presidency, where one move is methodically made at a time, gradually attempting to push forward her agenda.

Trump promises to kick over the entire game board, sending pieces flying everywhere. He promises to burn down the old alliances, the old norms, the old politics of piety and platitudes.

His supporters see a bull in a china shop, sure, but one who won’t be bullied by China.

Bullshit, critics say. They see Trump as a misogynistic madman, playing Russian roulette with everyone but Russia. (DANIEL WALTERS)

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JOE PAKOOTAS VS. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

This is the second attempt by Joe Pakootas, a Democrat, businessman and tribal leader, to unseat Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who was first elected to represent the district in 2004. Pakootas has hammered McMorris Rodgers for supporting Donald Trump for president despite Trump’s well-documented history of lying, denigrating women and minorities, and exploiting tax laws to his advantage. McMorris Rodgers, meanwhile, touts how she’s used her position in party leadership to get results, and points to legislation to fund fighting wildfires, reform the Veterans Health Administration and help rural communities access medical equipment. (JAKE THOMAS)

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REAL EXPERIENCE • Plaintiff’s attorney, with focus on civil rights, employment, and consumer protection.

• Former mental health counselor and case manager.

• Former Assistant United States Attorney.

• Graduate of Saint George’s School, Yale University, and Gonzaga Law School.

REAL RESULTS • Helped reform Spokane County’s practice of jailing people for being too poor to pay fines.

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Chris Vance wants people to know he won’t be like other Republicans. He was among the first Republicans to announce that he wouldn’t support Donald Trump, and he hasn’t backed down. He says climate change is real. He says he won’t try to overturn Washington voters’ decisions on marriage, abortion or marijuana. But that may not be enough to beat U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, who is seeking her fifth term in the Senate and who is a high-ranking member of Senate leadership. Over the past 24 years, she’s worked on bills related to education, transportation, health care, veterans’ issues and women’s health. Most recently, she helped pass a bill that includes $1.1 billion to combat the Zika virus, and removed language from that bill that would have blocked Planned Parenthood from accessing funding. (WILSON CRISCIONE)

• Has directly helped hundreds of people recover their lives and stay out of prisons and mental hospitals.

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A Boise lawyer who specializes in civil rights law and who is fed up with “obstructionist” Republican politics is challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador for a seat in the 1st Congressional District. For Democrat James Piotrowski, the final deciding factor was Labrador’s support of a state takeover of federally owned public land. The incumbent representative — a founding member of the House Freedom Caucus, a group of about 40 intensely ideological House Republicans who have threatened government shutdowns to accomplish policy goals — is too “extreme” for Idaho, Piotrowski tells the Idaho Statesman. Labrador, a Tea Party supporter who is seeking a fourth term, has worked to repeal all or part of the Affordable Care Act and is one of the Congressional Republicans supporting extensive, bipartisan criminal justice reform.

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Jerry Sturgill hopes to take advantage of what he believes are the shifting political tides — specifically, the divisions created by Donald Trump’s candidacy. The Democrat is attempting to knock off incumbent Republican Sen. Mike Crapo in a Senate seat held by the GOP for the past 36 years. A former corporate attorney, now managing director for the financial advisory firm Headwaters Merchant Bank, Sturgill says he wants to remove money from politics (Crapo has $5 million in his campaign coffers). After initially backing the Republican presidential nominee, Crapo was one of the first Republicans to withdraw his support after a 2005 video surfaced of Trump making vulgar comments about sexual assault. Idaho County Republicans then withdrew their support of Crapo, who previously said he supported Trump because of his stance on a strong military, tax cuts and limiting government regulations. (MITCH RYALS)

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Predictions started early about the 2016-17 season being a La Niña year. While some forecast heavy snow for the region, others say it might not bring as much precipitation as previous visits from El Niño’s sister; the 1998-99 season brought 30-plus feet to area resorts! Even if what Ullr brings us is average, statistically, “average” in the Inland Northwest can mean epic. For those who don’t ski, the next few months could be rough.

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The forecast couldn’t come at a better time for area ski resorts pushing their last-minute deals on season passes, lodging deals and multi-ticket packs before their deadlines. Here at Inlander/Snowlander world headquarters, we’re busy planning the annual Winter Party, taking place at the Spokane Convention Center Nov. 11 and 12.

This year will feature additional retailers and educational seminars at the Snowlander Expo, more craft beer and ciders from area breweries and cideries, and the addition of live music at the PowderKeg Brewfest. This event has always been a great opportunity to catch up with winter friends, a couple of weeks before meeting them on the chairlift.

We’ll reveal more details of the Winter Party in the next Snowlander. In the meantime, enjoy this season’s first. Check out our website and Facebook page for more events, articles and stoke.

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MOUNTAIN PROFILE LIFT TICKETS 6 & under Free Adult Full Day: $49-$56 Half Day: $35 Youth Full Day: $43-$47 Half Day: $30

College/Military Full Day: $46-$49 Half Day: $34 Chair 3 only Full Day: $43 Half Day: $29

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49 DEGREES NORTH WHAT’S NEW

The upgrades continue at 49 Degrees North. The most noticeable will be this season’s transformation of the Sunrise Basin. “The entire base of Chair 5, Sunrise Quad, is transformed,” says 49 Degrees marketing director Kenleigh Hobby. “We have finalized the majority of the infrastructure, including a private, high-speed fiber optic network, wastewater collection systems, 130,000-gallon water storage tank and pump house. We paved Nelson Creek Road out to the yurts, added three unisex bathrooms and the completed the first of two skiunder bridges. The building of the residential structures includes a sold-out eight-plex Alpine condo unit, a fiveplex private residence Alpine Glades townhouse, and one single-family house.”

New for the 2016-17 season, 49 Degrees will focus on using locally sourced products and ingredients in their food outlets. “We will feature Angus Meats, a local Spo-

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kane meat purveyor, and Petit Chat Bakery will provide us fresh local baked goods,” says Hobby. This adds to their food offerings out at the yurt, quickly becoming known as one of the best places to get food in Chewelah, with homemade waffles, scratch-made soups and chowders, Reuben sandwiches and sushi rolls. This season, they’re expanding their Friday Afternoon Club experience, featuring one microbrew and an in-house brewery representative, and food and drink specials.

MAKING THE MOST OF IT

The season pass deal at 49 is among the best when it comes to all of the perks, and it comes at a very attractive price. First, a payment plan locks in the deal: Pay half before Nov. 1; the other half is due Nov. 15. The pass holder will also receive discounts at area resorts in Canada and the U.S., as well as free passes to White

Pass, Mission Ridge, Loup Loup and Bluewood, and free tickets to the resort’s Nordic trails.

SPECIAL DEALS

The Multi-Week Lesson Program takes place over four full days, with coaching and fun at a bargain price. The Adventurers program is a perfect way for skiers and boarders, ages 5 to 13, to improve their skills on the mountain. The classroom size is small, and students are placed with the same specialty coaches for the four-week program. There are multiple blocks to chose from; check out the website (ski49n.com) for more information on dates and costs. Lesson times are 10 am to noon; after a lunch break, the group returns in the afternoon from 1 to 3 pm. Upon completion of the Adventurers program, a discounted season pass can be purchased for $99.

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MOUNTAIN PROFILE LIFT TICKETS WEEKEND AND HOLIDAYS Adult (18-61) Day Ticket: $55 PM Ticket: $45 Night Ticket: $20 Sunday PM Ticket: $40 College/Military Day Ticket: $48 PM Ticket: $38 Night Ticket: $20 Sunday PM Ticket: $30 Youth (7-17) Day Ticket: $45 PM Ticket: $35 Night Ticket: $20 Sunday PM Ticket: $27 Senior (62-69) Day Ticket: $45 PM Ticket: $36 Night Ticket: $20 Sunday PM Ticket: $27 Super Senior (ages 70+) Day Ticket: $31 PM Ticket: $26 Night Ticket: $20 Sunday PM Ticket: $25 Chair 5 only Day Ticket: $33 PM Ticket: $26 Night Ticket: $20 Sunday PM Ticket: $25

MIDWEEK AND NON-HOLIDAY Adult (18-61) Day Ticket: $41 PM Ticket: $37 Night Ticket: $20 College/Military Day Ticket: $37 PM Ticket: $33 Night Ticket: $20 Youth (7-17) Day Ticket: $34 PM Ticket: $29 Night Ticket: $20 Senior (62-69) Day Ticket: $34 PM Ticket: $29 Night Ticket: $20 Super Senior (ages 70+) Day Ticket: $26 PM Ticket: $26 Night Ticket: $20 Chair 5 only Day Ticket: $26 PM Ticket: $26 Night Ticket: $20 Child (6 & under) Free

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MT. SPOKANE SKI & SNOWBOARD PARK WHAT’S NEW

The folks up at Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park have been busy this summer! “We are pleased to announce the accomplishment of multiple improvements to the ski area this summer,” says marketing manager Brenda McQuarrie. “Thanks to a grant from the Washington State Legislature, continuation of the remodeling projects were completed at Lodge 2, including new windows, siding, slope-side entries and beautiful hand-hewn finish work inside.

“Our rental shop has all-new, state-of-the-art rental skis and boots by Rossignol,” she says. “Engineered to help any level skier achieve success on the slopes, they have an auto-turn rocker that is more versatile and makes it easier to ski in a broad range of snow and terrain. We are excited to offer new technology and comfort.”

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The improvements continue on the mountain itself; a variable frequency drive has been installed on Chair 1 to accommodate summer chairlift activities, as well as winter riders who may not ski but still want to take in the views from the top. “A fleet of vegetation management equipment was purchased mid-summer and has been in use maintaining the slopes ever since,” says McQuarrie.

“This machinery will enable the runs to be ready as soon as possible for Opening Day.”

MAKING THE MOST OF IT

Skip the lines on opening weekend and make sure to visit the great folks of Mt. Spokane at one of their pass pickup events. They will be at the Spokane REI on Oct. 22 and 23 and Nov. 6 for a special REI “Pray for Snow” event.

They’ll also be at the premiere of the new Warren Miller film at the Bing Crosby Theater on Oct. 28, and the Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol Ski Swap on Oct. 29 and 30.

SPECIAL DEALS

For skiers and snowboarders, the best deal at Mt. Spokane is a season pass. The deadline to purchase a pass is Oct. 31. For anyone unsure about how many days they might get in on the mountain, or who want the flexibility to ski elsewhere, Mt. Spokane offers many deals, including the popular Stocking Stuffer. This non-transferable, non-refundable program offers lift tickets for $99 through Dec. 31 (three tickets for adults, four tickets for the Student Pack and five youth tickets).

— JEN FORSYTH

MOUNTAIN PROFILE

SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN RESORT WHAT’S NEW

In a project two years in the making, Schweitzer Mountain Resort is looking forward to the completion of the new lodge at the summit of the mountain. “Construction began in July 2015, and the structure will offer unforgettable views of Lake Pend Oreille, three states and Canada,” says Schweitzer marketing manager Dig Chrismer. “The 9,000-square-foot lodge will be an amazing venue for on-mountain dining and relaxation, with a full-service restaurant and bar, cafeteria, space for group functions and a new home for ski patrol dispatch.” The lodge is scheduled to be completed this December.

In addition to the mountaintop improvements, Schweitzer Property Management put upgrades into lodging units in the White Pine Lodge and Selkirk Lodge, giving rooms a new, rustic/modern look and feel. They also upgraded mattresses and bedding, adding washable wool Pendleton blankets.

Improvements have also been made to the Schweitzer website, offering more user-friendly navigation and enhanced visuals and graphics. The entire rental fleet has been upgraded, and Schweitzer purchased a Prinoth winch cat to continue providing unbeatable grooming on those steep slopes.

MAKING THE MOST OF IT

A ton of benefits come along with a season pass to Schweitzer. Season passes are on sale through Oct. 31; once purchased, pass holders can start to take advantage of all of the deals, including access to the Powder Alliance, which gives passholders access to 14 resorts in the USA and Canada, and one in Japan. Other benefits include a 10 percent bonus when loading money on your season pass — give them $100 and they’ll load $110 on your pass. Use it like a gift card for food, drinks, retail, lodging and lessons. Every time a season pass is scanned, the name of the pass holder will be added into a monthly drawing; prizes include a $500 gift card to Schweitzer, new Rossignol skis, a season pass for next season and two nights lodging in a two-bedroom White Pine Lodge unit.

SPECIAL DEALS

The Ski3 deal is an easy-to-use special deal available for purchase through Nov. 10. These are 3-pack lift tickets, fully transferable with no blackout dates. Purchase online for only $179, print the vouchers and use at your convenience.

— JEN FORSYTH LIFT TICKETS Adult (18-64) Full Day: $77 Half Day: $65 Junior (7-17) Full Day: $50 Half Day: $40 College Student/ Seniors (65-79)/Military 10 percent discount Child (6 & Under with adult) Super Senior (80+) Free

Beginner Chair only $25 Musical Carpet Only Free Sunday Solution • 12:30 pm-close (online): $25 • 12:30 pm-close (at ticket window): $35 • 12:30 pm-close Beginner • Chair only (online): free • 12:30 pm-close Beginner Chair only (at ticket window): $10

Be sure to check out Schweitzer’s upgraded website.

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MOUNTAIN PROFILE LOOKOUT PASS LIFT TICKETS Adult (18-61) Full Day Weekend/Holidays: $44 Weekday: $40 Half Day Weekend/Holiday: $39 Weekday: $35 Junior (7-17) Full Day Weekend/Holiday: $32 Weekday: $30 Half Day Weekend/Holiday: $28 Weekday: $26

College/Military Full Day Weekend/Holiday: $42 Weekday: $38 Half Day Weekend/Holiday: $37 Weekday: $33 Senior (62+) Full Day Weekend/Holiday: $32 Weekday: $30 Half Day Weekend/Holiday: $28 Weekday: $26 Child (6 & under) Free

WHAT’S NEW

The most noticeable improvements that came to Lookout Pass Ski Area over the summer will be found on the Montana/Idaho face. “We removed the Boarderline Terrain Park on the Montana Face,” says Lookout sales and marketing director Jason Bergman. “That means more features, rails, table tops and improvements in the other parks (Rolling Thunder and Huckleberry Jam) and more powder runs on the Montana Face for powder hounds.” Lookout has also completed its annual brush cutting to clear debris on all mountain trails. “We have a projected opening day on Thanksgiving,” says Lookout president/CEO Phil Edholm, “but we’re ready to go as soon as we have sufficient snow.”

In addition to on-mountain improvements, “Our fleet of PistenBully and Prinoth snowcats have gone through an extensive service program and are ready to lay down a sweet surface as soon as the snow arrives,” says Bergman. “Our experienced grooming crew and fleet of five snow-grooming machines will insure world-class grooming every day we’re open.”

Bergman says that Lookout is still moving forward with its next long-range expansion stage: “The plan has been accepted by the U.S. Forest Service and includes two chairlifts on Eagle Peak, a mountain to the immediate west of the existing ski area, with a potential to add up to 700 acres with 14 new ski runs, plus gladed areas with a 1,400-foot vertical drop. Final environmental analysis will be released any day now, with project approval expected soon.”

MAKING THE MOST OF IT

Join Lookout Pass for their Next Level Program, available for skiers, snowboarders, telemarkers and cross country skiers. Learn and progress on the groomers, steeps, bumps and crud, while taking your ability to the next level with this sixsession program. Added this season is a Sunday session, in addition to their Friday program.

Perfect for intermediate and advanced riders, the cost is $120 for the six sessions.

SPECIAL DEALS

The best deal for skiers and boarders who want to commit to one mountain for the season, with visitation rights to other area resorts, is to buy a season pass. Lookout’s pass has many added benefits. New this season for pass holders: Free lift-ticket offers for Mission Ridge, Stevens Pass and Southern California’s Mountain High, as well as discounted lift tickets to resorts throughout Canada and the Northwest.

Other perks include lodging discounts at participating Silver Valley and Montana hotels, and discounted food and beverages at area restaurants. Check out their website (skilookout. com) for a full listing of pass holder benefits and further details.

Season-pass holders also receive free tickets offers for Mission Ridge, Stevens Pass and Southern California’s Mountain High.

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MOUNTAIN PROFILE SILVER MOUNTAIN RESORT WHAT’S NEW

“We are bringing back our popular Flexible 5 Pak this year,” says Neal Scholey, Silver Mountain’s director of sales and marketing. This sale ends on Jan. 14, 2017, so don’t wait too long to commit. The program is geared for ages 7 and up, and includes five lessons with an instructor, equipment rentals and lift tickets. Graduates receive a season pass for the remainder of the 2016-17 season and 50 percent off a pass for the following season. The lessons are an hour and a half in length, and the program is only available to skiers and snowboarders with no prior experience. “Our brush-cutting team on the mountain has been hard at it, grooming the slopes so we can get more terrain open earlier this season,” says Scholey.

MAKING THE MOST OF IT

Silver Mountain is more than just a ski mountain. There are so many additional activities, including taking the gondola, an adventure in itself. You can slide down one of the many lanes of their snow tubing park, relax in a village-side hot tub back down in Gondola Village, or take in the attractions inside Silver Rapids, Idaho’s largest indoor water park. Take advantage of one of their many stay-and-play lodging packages, for skiers and non-skiers alike. Check out their website (silvermt.com) for current offerings.

SPECIAL DEALS

While the parents are away, the kids will play. Silver’s All Mountain Kids Club is, by far, the best deal on the mountain. In this seven-week program, all levels are accepted and encouraged. Students will enjoy the same instructor every week in this fast-moving development program. There are different packages, based on kids’ needs and whether they need tickets and equipment.

Book now, as this one fills up fast. Registration ends Dec. 31. Check out Silver Mountain’s website for details.

— JEN FORSYTH

LIFT TICKETS Adult Non-holiday: $55 Holiday: $60

Take advantage of one of Silver’s many stay-and-play lodging packages.

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MOUNTAIN PEOPLE but he taught us so much about everything that went into skiing,” says Essex. “It was really awesome at that time, because it was a super-small program. It was all the same kids, and I had the same coaches the whole way through.”

One of Essex’s fond memories of race training with this group was the after-training free-skiing sessions in which he and his teammates would participate: “We’d train in the morning, and then in the afternoon we’d have the craziest time on that mountain with all the race kids. I remember it felt like we ran that mountain into the ground.”

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Essex Prescott enrolled in Silver Mountain’s race program at age 10.

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DREAMS BECOME REALITY Always at home on the slopes, CdA’s Essex Prescott now makes a living skiing

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or many kids, dreaming about becoming a professional skier is just a dream.

Not for Essex Prescott, who’s turned his dream into a reality and is taking the skiing world by storm. Growing up in Coeur d’Alene, Essex spent every waking minute thinking about skiing. By age 10, Essex’s

parents Todd and Maryann, also avid ski enthusiasts, enrolled Essex in the Silver Mountain Ski Race program.

It was here that Essex built a solid skiing foundation, thanks to the guidance and influence of his ski coach, Matt Wardner.

“Matt knew that the fundamentals were important,

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y Essex’s early teens, he and his family relocated to Schweitzer Mountain Resort, where Essex became a member of the Schweitzer Alpine team.

By age 15, Essex excelled at the Super G event, which is more focused on speed; in Super G, the gates are farther apart, allowing skiers to go faster.

A typical race training day for Essex: “We would do speed training in the morning, and then we’d be spinning 360s in our speed suits and 210s in the terrain park later in the day.” It was here, in Schweitzer’s Stomping Grounds terrain park, that Essex met a new posse of freeriders who had the same passion as him; ripping laps in Schweitzer Bowl and launching huge airs in the park.

This group — a mix of skiers and snowboarders, all with the same passion — called themselves the Soul Crew.

A few of the Soul Crew members, including Noah Wallace and Pete Arneson, have gone off and made names for themselves in the ski world.

Essex continued training hard, always looking forward to the free-skiing sessions after training or racing events. He used to sneak a pair of his free-ski boards into

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“DREAMS BECOME REALITY” CONTINUED... ast-forward a few years: Essex opened up a summer business and graduated from college, all while taking on the skiing world and fulfilling contractual exposure obligations for his sponsors, including Völkl skis and Marker bindings. His travels have brought him all over — Alaska, Japan, New Zealand, Montana and throughout British Columbia — filming segments for web series and production companies. His snowmobiling skills have improved out of necessity, as he spends much of his time accessing these backcountry locations on his sled. Snowmobiles make it easier to explore new terrain and to get up into the good stuff.

In the offseason, Essex and two of his lifelong friends, brothers Corey and Gared Schneider, opened up the Buoy, a floating food truck on Lake Coeur d’Alene. This was the perfect business for someone who needs to shut down in the winter and focus wholeheartedly on skiing. Since the Buoy’s introduction two years ago, he and his business partners have expanded, with two more locations on the lake: not a bad way to spend the offseason.

With snow starting to cap Northwest mountaintops, Essex has hung up his apron, winterized the floating food trucks and focused on the upcoming winter. Once again, he’ll be based in Whistler, where he’ll work with filmmakers and photographers, getting the shots in backcountry locations.

With a bright future in both the skiing and business worlds, who knows what’s next for Essex?

Here’s to making a dream a reality. 

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WINTER EVENTS

OCTOBER

PowderKeg Inlander Brew Fest Snowlander’s winter beer festival returns for its fourth year, featuring more than 60 varieties of regionally-made beer and cider on tap, from more than 30 breweries and cideries. Nov. 11-12; Fri from 4-8 pm, Sat from 11 am-7 pm. $8 Expo admission; tasting packages from $15-$25. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. snowlanderexpo.com/powderkeg

Snowshoeing Basics REI staff host an informational class on the basics of this popular winter activity, covering gear selection and how to find local spots to explore.

Oct. 20, at 6 pm. Free; register to save a spot. REI Spokane. 1125 N. Monroe. (328-9900) 49 Degrees North Ski Swap Shoppers can purchase new and used ski and snowboard gear, winter clothing, accessories and more. Also sign up for and pick up your season pass. Proceeds benefit the 49 Degrees North Ski Patrol. Oct. 22, from 9:30 am-3 pm; register to sell Oct. 21, 5:30-8 pm or Oct. 22, 8-9 am. $2 admission. Northeast Washington Fairgrounds, Ag Building, 317 W. Astor Ave., Colville. ski49n.com

SARS Ski Swap The winter recreational equipment and clothing sale benefits the Schweitzer Alpine Racing School’s programs for athletes ages 5 and up, offering new and used items and experts on hand for shopping assistance. Sat, Nov. 12, from 9 am-2 pm. $2/person; $5/family. Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho. Sars.net

Silver Mountain Job Fair Find out more about winter job opportunities and meet Silver Mountain staff. Oct. 22, from 9 am-noon. Silver Mountain Resort, 610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg, Idaho. silvermt.com (208-3442675) Skiing / Snowboarding Basics Learn about the proper equipment and clothing you’ll need, how to stay warm and comfortable, what to expect at local resorts and where to go that’s beginner-friendly. Oct. 26, at 6 pm. Free; register to save a spot. REI Spokane. 1125 N. Monroe. (328-9900)

Learn snowshoeing basics at REI on Oct. 20. on how to make sure you’re prepared for an unexpected emergency when out exploring the wilderness. Sessions offered on Nov. 1 and Dec. 8, at 6 pm. Free; register to save a spot. REI Spokane. 1125 N. Monroe. (328-9900)

Monumental: Skiing Our National Parks The new touring winter film showcases skiing opportunities at five National Parks (Yosemite, Yellowstone, Olympic, Glacier and Grant Teton) in celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary. Oct. 27, 7 pm. Tickets/details TBA. Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague. monumental.powder.com

U of Idaho Outdoor Equipment Sale & Swap The University of Idaho’s annual gear swap offers new and used gear for sale. Attendees are also welcome to bring their stuff to sell or barter ($5 fee). Nov. 3, from 6-8 pm. Free admission.

Student Recreation Center Multi-Activity Court, Moscow campus. (208-885-6810)

Warren Miller’s Here, There & Everywhere A screening of the 67th winter sports film by the legendary filmmaker, paying homage to mountain culture and adventure filmmaking. Oct. 28, at 6:30 and 9:30 pm. $20. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. warrenmiller.com

MSP Winter Film A screening of this year’s winter film Ruin and Rose, hosted by the Lookout Pass Ski Team.

Tickets also include admission to that weekend’s Winter Swap event in Coeur d’Alene. Nov. 3, at 7 pm. Hayden Cinema 6, 300 W. Centa Dr., Hayden. skimovie.com/tour

Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol Swap The 53rd annual swap offers new and used winter sports gear from local shops and individuals, with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit volunteer ski patrol. Oct. 29-30, Sat from 9 am-5 pm, Sun from 9 am-noon. $5; kids 12 and under free. Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. skipatrolskiswap.com (535-0102) Lookout Pass Winter Job Fair Visit the regional resort and apply for available seasonal jobs as a rental tech, food service staff, cashier, custodian, instructor, groomer and other positions. Oct. 29, 8 am-noon. Lookout Pass, I-90 Exit 0 at Mullan, Idaho. skilookout.com (208-744-1301)

NOVEMBER Outdoor Emergency Basics A session with REI staff experts offering tips

Mt. Spokane Job Fair Bring your résumé and be prepared to interview on the spot for seasonal positions on the mountain this winter; almost all positions are filled during this annual hiring event. Nov. 5, from 8 am-noon. Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park, 29500 N. Mt. Spokane Park Dr. mtspokane.com (238-2220) Winter Swap The Lookout Pass volunteer ski patrols host its 18th annual ski swap event, offering new and used ski/snowboard equipment, accessories and clothing. Nov. 5, from 9 am-3 pm. $5 admission, kids under 12 free. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, CdA. winterswap.org Champions Among Us The Spokane Nordic Ski Association’s season kick-off event, with a silent auction, trivia and bison for dinner. Guests also hear from Sean

Snowshoeing Basics for Women Experienced REI staff share the basics of this popular winter activity, including appropriate gear selection and where to go locally to get started in this special session geared toward women. Nov. 17, at 6 pm. Free; register to save spot. REI Spokane. 1125 N. Monroe. (328-9900)

Halsted, a two-time Paralympian, current world-ranked US Ski Team Nordic skier, biathlete and former WSU rower. Proceeds support the development of an adaptive ski program at Mt. Spokane State Park. Nov. 5, from 5:30-8:30 pm. $20/person. Southside Senior & Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. spokanenordic.org/ champions (979-6401)

Banff Film Festival The annual winter film festival kicks off in Banff, Alberta, at the beginning of November; the year’s featured mountain films then tour the U.S. and the world. Spokane screenings are Nov. 1819, at 7 pm, and Nov. 20, at 6 pm. $20/screening; $54/three-day pass. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. Bingcrosbytheater.com

Pray for Snow Concert Wenatchee’s Mission Ridge resort hosts its annual preseason party, with live bands, food, a beer garden and more. Nov. 5, from 6-8 pm. $15/person; ages 21+. Arlberg Sports, 25 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, Wash. missionridge.com/events (663-3200)

Tri-Cities Gear Swap Snow sport lovers in southeastern Washington can get ready for the season at this annual outdoor gear and clothing sale. Nov. 18-20; Fri from 5-9 pm, Sat from 9 am-5 pm, Sun from 11 am-3 pm. Free admission. Holiday Inn at TRAC, 4525 Convention Pl., Pasco, Wash. facebook.com/ tricitiesskiswap (509-522-1443)

Pray for Snow Preseason Bash Throw on your retro skiwear for an evening of beer, music and prizes from top ski and snowboard brands. Nov. 6, from 5-8 pm. Free; register to save a spot. REI Spokane. 1125 N. Monroe.

(328-9900) Hands-On Ski and Snowboard Waxing Class Learn how to properly prep and care for your gear to improve your experiences on the slopes.

REI technicians walk attendees through the best practices in waxing while using the store’s benches, irons, wax and brushes. Nov. 10, at 6 pm. $35-$55; register to save spot. REI Spokane.

1125 N. Monroe. (328-9900) Snowlander Expo The Inlander’s annual winter event hosts local vendors offering season-low sale prices on clothing, gear and accessories; regional resorts also offer season pass specials. Also includes the PowderKeg beer festival, live music and more.

Nov. 11-12; Fri from 4-8 pm, Sat from 10 am-7 pm. $8 admission (good both days; kids under 12 free); Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. snowlanderexpo.com

Snow Dance 2016 The 18th annual black-tie affair benefits the 49 Degrees North Winter Sports Foundation and the Forty-Nine Alpine Ski Team (FAST), with live music by the Rhythm Dawgs and dancing.

Ages 21+. Nov. 19, at 6:30 pm. $110/person; $135/ couple. The Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside. ski49n.com Boomer Fridays Kickoff Starting this week, all visitors age 40 or older can come out and enjoy time on the slopes with $30 lift ticket specials. Held every Friday (except Dec. 23 and 30) throughout the season, starting on Nov. 25. Lookout Pass, I-90 Exit 0 at Mullan, Idaho. skilookout.com (208-744-1301) Bonfire & Hot Chocolate Close out a day on the slopes with some warmth on the inside and outside, sipping hot chocolate by the fire outside the skating rink in Happy Valley. Wednesdays, Nov. 30-April 12, from 5-6:15 pm. Big White Ski Resort, 5315 Big White Rd., Kelowna, B.C. bigwhite.com (250-765-3101) n

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PRE-SEASON EVENTS HERE THERE AND EVERYWHERE | Warren Miller Film Tour Bing Crosby Theatre // Spokane October 28th [ Two Showings - 6:30 pm & 9:30 pm ]

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ASCENDING ARTIST

MARINA GULOVA

A young artist designs for the Spokane Symphony by day, and paints tiny artworks by night

BY CHEY SCOTT

Marina Gulova is just 22, but she’s already making waves in Spokane’s artistic community. YOUNG KWAK PHOTO

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here are always words.

Sweeping serifs and ribbons of text flow across Marina Gulova’s creations. Letters float among the stars of inky, indigo galaxies; blocky text is superimposed atop vivid, tropical botanicals.

“I like to use words in my art a lot — it grounds the piece,” says the 22-year-old Spokane artist, who shares her work on Instagram and Facebook under the handle @tenthousandmoths.

Sometimes, there is also gold. Sparkling and shining when the light hits just right, Gulova’s second favorite artistic signature is to add these metallic embellishments; as the outlines of a flower, or gold scales on a slithering snake.

A recent graduate of Eastern Washington University’s visual communication design program, Gulova works as the marketing coordinator for the Spokane Symphony by day, designing concert posters and other promotional materials for the orchestra. By night, Gulova draws and paints at the desk in her bedroom.

“The way I make most art now personally is, I just need to,” she says. “Sometimes staring at a computer screen day in and day out gets to you a little bit, and I just have to paint and draw flowers. I like doing small works.”

Most of her pieces are indeed small in size, like a gouache painting on black paper of a pink-and-gold

peony, next to the words “Zeal for your house will devour me.” She saw the phrase in a photograph taken at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., the largest Roman Catholic church in the U.S. “I discovered this whole cathedral, and they use a lot of gold in their art, which is what draws me. Catholic art is super cool, it’s so rich with symbolism,” Gulova says of her piece. “There are a lot of layers to it that I enjoy. It’s like figuring out a puzzle.”

The young artist’s creative influences vary widely beyond her love of gold leaf, floral shapes and implicit quotes. Her detailed pen-and-ink drawings in black and white evoke retro flash tattoo art. Fittingly, she’s taken a handful of custom tattoo commissions, and has received requests — many from strangers who found her work online — to use a few pre-existing pieces as body ink. In addition to her professional work for the Symphony, Gulova has also created hand-lettered and -illustrated concert posters for local venues and musical groups. Earlier this year, she organized a group art show at the Fox Theater, for which she invited 15 local artists to each create a piece inspired by a famous composer, chosen from a list compiled by Spokane Symphony music director Eckart Preu.

Gulova’s work has been displayed locally as part of several group shows, most recently for themed (one on teeth; the other on skin) exhibitions at Spaceman Coffee

and The Observatory. For the next month, her “Tiny Arts” collection is displayed at Stella’s Café.

On a more permanent basis, two of her designs are part of Spokane Arts and the city of Spokane’s project to put local artists’ work on the electrical control boxes for traffic signals around the downtown core. At Second Avenue and Howard Street, Gulova’s hand-lettered design proclaims “know who you are” on one side, and “know who you are not” on the other. In a distinctly different style, her second submission (at Second and Monroe) was inspired by traditional Russian folk art and matryoshkas, or nesting dolls.

Gulova and her family emigrated from Eastern Europe to Spokane when she was 7 years old. Maintaining a strong connection to her Slavic heritage is deeply important, hence the matryoshka designs. She doesn’t remember much from before arriving in the U.S., but says that throughout her childhood, she always loved to draw.

“I never saw myself doing anything [specific] as a kid.

I thought I could be a doctor, or a marine biologist, but as I got older, I solidified that those weren’t as realistic to me as being an artist,” she says.

While studying at Eastern, Gulova recalls listing her top five dream jobs; companies she wanted to contribute her creative talents to if she could work anywhere.

“The first would be doing graphic design work for ...continued on next page

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NASA,” she says. “Third would be doing work for the United Nations... and the more realistic goal would be doing design work for the Spokane Symphony — which, check,” she continues.

While designing for NASA may still be in store for the goal-driven local artist, in the meantime she’s volunteering with the UN, creating reports and other materials for the organization.

Reflecting on all she’s accomplished so far, Gulova is grateful to be contributing to the region’s growing arts community. For now, she’s content to let her creative path take her where it may.

“I’m not really planning anything, for once,” she says. “Now I’m in a phase where I want to help the people who helped me the past five years, so it’s what can I do to open up opportunities; how can I connect people with the things they would be interested in. I’ve gotten so much from people in this town — professors and other artists — that I want to do the same thing for others.”  cheys@inlander.com Follow Marina Gulova on Instagram @tenthousandmoths

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SITE CANVA is a free platform that allows you to choose what type of graphic you want to design: social media posts, documents, blogging and eBooks, marketing materials, social media and email headers, events or ads. From there, you pick what design you like and customize it. There is the option to buy premium functions, but the free access enables you to do a lot. Canva’s slogan is “empowering the world to design,” accurately describing the accessibility of the platform for most people.

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nthony Marra’s latest collection of short stories is framed as a mixtape, with chapters sectioned into “Side A,” “Side B” and “Intermission.” One can’t help but notice the diligence in Marra’s weaving of themes and characters, his careful framing of history and the painstaking creation of connective tissue between each surreal story. The collection, The Tsar of Love and Techno, justifiably chosen as this year’s Spokane is Reading selection, is a tapestry of interwoven stories that uplifts and protests, introducing its reader to the characters affected by the history of the Soviet Union and never quite letting one forget the destruction and trauma that comes with war.

The first story opens in Leningrad in 1937, and the stories that follow extend over years and places, from Kirovsk in the 1990s, to St. Petersburg in the 21st century, to a year unknown in the deep reaches of Outer Space. I haven’t read a book since David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas that so convincingly spans time, linking its volume of characters ambitiously through details big and small.

And just as Cloud Atlas favored complexity without losing depth of emotion, each character’s storyline feels real because Marra has deliberately made it so.

Anthony Marra’s story collection is this year’s Spokane is Reading selection.

From the ballerina whose granddaughter becomes Miss Siberia, to the art censor who paints his exiled brother into every painting he is charged with censoring, to the woman who is eventually executed for disliking her mother’s pie — somehow it nevers seems too far-fetched. Instead, what shines through is the peculiarity of human instinct, and the truth of how far we are willing to go to rebel inside of systems which confine and subjugate.

Though it would seem, given the density of the subject, that personal attachment would loom unconvincingly beyond the storylines, Marra draws his readers into a world they could never inhabit with the skill of a con artist convincing internet users to give up their passwords. Truly a master in his craft, Marra has created a book which contemplates life at its most heartbreaking, and imbues it with hilarity, intelligence and destruction.

— HAYLEE MILLIKAN Spokane is Reading feat. Anthony Marra • Thu, Oct. 27, at 1 pm • Spokane Valley Event Center • 10514 E. Sprague • Evening talk, at 7 pm • Bing Crosby Theater • 901 W. Sprague • spokaneisreading.org

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Across the Decades A Piece of My Heart explores the experiences of six women during the Vietnam War

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lthough A Piece of My Heart is deliberately and inextricably embedded in the Vietnam War era, it’s tough — almost impossible — not to view Shirley Lauro’s 1991 play about women in the war zone in the strange context of the present. Beyond the doors of Stage Left Theater, the presidential election is morphing into a referendum on institutionalized sexism, and the hashtag #RepealThe19th is trending as an unfunny misogynist joke on social media. So when one of the play’s young female characters is presented with a menu of only three career options — “a nurse, a teacher or a secretary” — and another becomes the silenced victim of predatory G.I.s, the intervening decades between then and now do little to dampen the sting.

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On paper, Lauro’s work does tread awfully close to third-wave, girl-power cliché. There are six primary female roles, each designed to embody a different aspect of wartime experience: Whitney (Jennie Oliver), the privileged, lily-white Vassar grad who signs up for the Red Cross; MaryJo (Charisa Bareither), the starryeyed Texas bandleader in search of her big break; Steele (Jaclyn Archer), the smart and indefatigable black Army NCO; Leeann (Dana Sammond), the New Yorker who enlists assuming her medical posting will be in Hawaii; Martha (Audrie Pursch), the upright, patriotic “Army brat” who wants to serve her country; and Sissy (Phletha Wynn-Hynes), the naive Pennsylvanian who chooses “nurse” from the three career op-

Stage Left’s ensemble cast takes us back to the Vietnam War in A Piece of My Heart. tions given above. A single actor, Chris Jensen, is responsible for playing The American Men — a role that, in purely conceptual terms, might seem pointedly reductive.

But incredibly strong ensemble acting and strong direction by Heather McHenry-Kroetch make this a moving, universally human set of parallel stories WEEKEND that nimbly C O U N T D OW N sidestep the Get the scoop on this many opportuweekend’s events with nities they offer our newsletter. Sign up at for formalism Inlander.com/newsletter. and mawkishness. The halfdozen characters (easily double that when you count fleeting ancillary roles) manage to capture a wide spectrum of experience without collapsing into caricature. Archer expresses warmth and humor behind the resolve her surname evokes.

Sammond, though sometimes sounding more Boston than New York, credibly conveys the sense of vulnerability that draws her into the tragic sanctuary of a battlefield romance.

Pursch’s performance is epitomized by her tearful breakdown, mascara streaming down her cheeks, threatening to stain her crisp military uniform.

Contained in that moment is an essay on the

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nexus of femininity and fortitude.

Some of the women’s personal narratives — Sissy and Martha in particular — do bleed into one another amid the chaos of incoming wounded and mortar rounds, but that’s no matter. As an impressionistic, episodic piece that plays out on Matt Day’s blank-canvas platformed set, A Piece of My Heart works exceedingly well. Most impressionistic of all are Jensen’s characters. By and large he imbues them, however briefly, with the necessary humor, machismo or tenderness they call for.

The blocking has a choreographic feel to it, fluid and graceful. There’s a risk of rushing through the spontaneous shifts in location and mid-scene character changes, especially during the frantic firefights and disarrayed homecomings, but the pacing is even-handed and rarely, if ever, diminishes the emotional impact of the performances. While A Piece of My Heart does sometimes seem like it’s trying to cram far too much emotion and too many experiences into its two finite acts, this particular production succeeds in providing a powerful vehicle for both. n A Piece of My Heart • Oct. 14-30: Fri-Sat, 7:30 pm; Sun, 2 pm • $10 • Stage Left Theater • 108 W. Third • 838-9727 • spokanestageleft.org

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TAPPING IN A new gastropub finds a groove in Moscow’s growing culinary scene

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ecked out with stylish seating, exposed brick and concrete and a large bar shaped to highlight a long line of taps, Tapped Taphouse & Kitchen in Moscow is settling into its niche after its first year.

With entrées in the $10-to-$15 range, familiar yet adventurous appetizers and a craft beer list that focuses on brewers west of the Rockies, Tapped owner Joel Cohen was looking to fill a gap between cheap eats and pricey dining rooms.

“They have a lot of taphouses out there that are really craft beer-focused, and they serve food, too,” Cohen said. “That’s what I was shooting for.”

The menu is dominated by burgers, like the Smokejumper, with jalapeños, pepper jack, chipotle ketchup and avocado aioli ($13). The list of starters puts a gourmet twist on bar food, including bacon-wrapped dates with an orange thyme balsamic glaze ($7) and a platter of locally made sausage, mustard, chutney, naan, brie, fruit and pickled vegetables ($15). Seasonal brews and craft beers cycle through the 35 taps.

When Cohen moved to the Palouse in 2005, he sensed the culinary gap and wondered about filling the void. At the time, he was studying to be an accountant at the University of Idaho.

He took a job in Eugene, Oregon, doing what accountants do — working in a firm, poring over numbers.

But he always felt more like an entrepreneur, which came through when he jumped on board with friends who wanted to open a brewery.

An accounting job at a Pullman business brought him back to Moscow, and the taphouse void was still there. With his wife’s eye for interior decorating and help from business partners, he pursued the dream with all the practicality of his former field: Still scrutinizing numbers, but with an eye on tipping the balance sheet in his favor by creating a place where people like to go.  Tapped • 210 S. Main St., Moscow • Open Mon-Thu, 11:30 am-10 pm; Fri, 11:30 am-11 pm; Sat, 8 am-11 pm • moscowtapped.com • 208-596-4422

It’s hERe. Full-service ER in North Spokane.

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During an emergency, the last thing you need is a long drive. So we brought the same type of emergency care provided at Deaconess Hospital Emergency Room to North Spokane.

Introducing the Deaconess North Emergency Center – the area’s first freestanding emergency department, staffed by board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners and registered nurses. We can provide everything from lab services, X-rays, ultrasound and CT scans to the treatment of broken bones and even life-threatening conditions. And we’re open 24/7. Visit RockwoodHealthSystem.com for more information.

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Drinking Gold Perry Street Brewing went big at the Great American Beer Festival

BY MIKE BOOKEY

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t the awards ceremony for the Great American Beer Festival — the biggest craft beer celebration in the country — it’s best for brewers who’ve entered their creations into the contest not to get their hopes up. At least that’s how Perry Street Brewing owner and brewer Ben Lukes went into it.

In all, 7,227 beers from 1,752 breweries were entered this year in the Denver-based contest. Sure, there were 96 different categories at the 35th annual event, held Oct. 6-8, but even then, that’s a lot of competition. Lukes and a couple of Perry Street employees were seated up near the rafters of the massive auditorium that holds the awards ceremony. After a few categories went by, it was time for the Session Beer category, a vague classification used to describe low-alcohol yet flavorful beers.

Bronze went to a Virginia brewery, silver to an oat-

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Perry Street’s GABF gold medal.

meal stout from San Diego. Then, the gold — Perry Street Brewing, for their Session India Pale Lager. Lukes and company went wild. Now, the only issue was finding a route to the podium to accept their gold medal.

“The adrenaline was flying. We were running through the halls trying to get down there,” says Lukes.

When they got to the stage, PSB kitchen manager Alisha Van Guilder was quick to FaceTime Lukes’ assistant brewer Riley Elmer, who had to pull out of the trek to Denver due to an injury.

“Riley got a fist bump through the phone and he got to see the crowd and everything. It was wild,” says Lukes.

Now, folks are clamoring for the Perry Street IPL. The thing is, it’s a summer beer and Lukes had no plans to brew more this late in the fall. But bars have been calling in asking to order it, and two guys from Seattle even drove over explicitly to get a taste of the ultra-cleantasting lager that’s brewed with a Czech yeast.

Fear not: it’s coming back. There’s a double batch fermenting right now.

“Because we hit gold, we’re going to roll this baby out there into the world,” says Lukes, adding that the IPL will now become a permanent fixture at Perry Street’s pub in the weeks to come.

The other Inland Northwest brewery to get a shoutout from the Great American Beer Festival stage was Kootenai River Brewing Co. from Bonners Ferry, Idaho, which took a bronze for its McGregor Scottish Ale. The state of Washington also fared well: Georgetown Brewing in Seattle took home gold in the American IPA category for its Bodhizafa IPA. In other awards news, No-Li Brewhouse recently received news that its Spin Cycle Ale won a silver medal at the European Beer Star awards. n

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Name a flavor and The Pie Hut probably has it, with roughly 50 fresh-baked pies by the slice ($3.75) or whole ($13 to $15) daily.

They even ship fruit pies.

Besides pie, they do salads, sandwiches and three rotating homemade soups. Try soup and pie ($9), soup and salad ($12) or a sandwich, soup and pie ($12 half/$14 whole). Owner Heather Cross lets her travels inspire

specials like the Thai chicken curry soup or the Vietnamese banh mi with beef and pickled vegetables. Can’t decide between a savory sandwich and pie? Have pot pie or quiche ($10).

If the food doesn’t charm you, the décor will, with local art and a rainbow-bright assortment of seating, tables and wall colors.

“Obviously I can’t settle on one color, so I picked them all,” jokes Cross.

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— Your neverending story — Nat Geo on stage, Rocky on the slab, and Disney on Ice.

Monday Night Movies: Young Frankenstein Bing Crosby Theater 10/24 National Geographic Live INB Performing Arts Center 10/26 Washington State Chinese Lantern Festival, Riverfront Park through 10/30 The Rocky Horror Show Spokane Civic Theater through 11/5 Disney On Ice: Worlds of Enchantment Spokane Arena 10/27-30

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THAI BANGKOK THAI 1003 E. Trent | 325-8370 1325 S. Grand Blvd. | 838-8424 101 N. Argonne Rd., Suite. E, Spokane Valley | 315-9943 Bangkok Thai serves authentic, gourmet Thai food with an atmosphere to match. With curry, duck, chicken, veggies and seafood all on the menu, Bangkok Thai has anything you could want from a Thai restaurant. The pineapple chicken, served in a half pineapple shell with breaded chicken and sautéed pineapple chunks, onion, cashews and bell peppers, has no competition in Spokane; it’s a little bit pricey, but totally worth it. Although the restaurant has other spots in the region, the East Trent location has the added bonuses of a killer lunch buffet and hard-to-beat views of the river.

LINNIE’S THAI 1301 W. Third | 838-0626 The menu here is classic Thai — curries, satay, rice and noodle dishes.

Linnie’s has been open for more than 25 years, and the staff is quick to say that they’re the best Thai in

town. Known for their fantastic pad Thai and famous housemade peanut sauce, Linnie’s serves many dishes that can be prepared gluten-free or vegetarian. End the meal with a dish of ice cream and sticky black rice.

THAI BAMBOO 5406 N. Division | 777-8424 2926 E. 29th | 232-8424 12722 E. Sprague, Spokane Valley | 444-8424 2010 N. 4th St. | Coeur d’Alene | 208-667-5300 An Inland Northwest staple, Thai Bamboo has four locations in the Inland Northwest. Their largest eatery is on North Division, where you’ll find an interior filled with goldand jewel-toned statues, sequined dragon wall hangings and chandeliers with tropical birds. In the main dining area, the sky-blue ceiling is equipped with thousands of lights, fiber-optic stars and lasers. After the restaurant closes in the evening, the pocket doors to the lounge slide open to create a nightclub with music, and a light show that gives the illusion of dancing under the stars.

THAI GINGER 300 S. Grand Ave. | Pullman 334-0477 If you don’t mind enduring a lack of atmosphere for the sake of brilliant food, then start your voyage to Thai Ginger in Pullman. The curry and tom yum soups are served in flaming bowls, and the peanut sauce is so delicious that its memory will haunt you for days. And the proportions are big enough that you’ll likely have enough left over for another meal.

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Every Wednesday in October, participating restaurants will donate a portion of proceeds from soup sales to the Arts in Healing program at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital.

Visit a Soup for the Soul restaurant this month and help bring art therapy to local hospital patients: • The Barrel Steak and Seafood House* 6404 N Wall St, Spokane • Fieldhouse Pizza and Pub* - both locations

4423 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane & 1235 North Liberty Lake Road Liberty Lake

• High Nooner - all locations

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THAI ON FIRST 411 W. First | 455-4288 Egg rolls, pad Thai, coconut cream, seafood soup, squid salad — the list goes on. Located in a small storefront on the east side of downtown Spokane, you could easily miss this spot, but the food is so good you’ll be in another world completely.

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• Take Five/Café Fresca (Holy Family Cafeteria) • The Little Garden Café • Maple Street Bistro

2901 W Northwest Blvd, Spokane

5520 N Maple St, Spokane

• Morty’s Tap and Grille*

5517 S Regal St, Spokane

• Picabu Bistro 901 W 14th Ave, Spokane • The Café at Sacred Heart (Sacred Heart Cafeteria) • The Screaming Yak*

118 W Francis Ave, Spokane

• Selkirk Pizza and Tap House* • Something Else Deli

12424 N Division St, Spokane

152 S Sherman St, Spokane

• Steelhead Bar and Grille* 218 N Howard St, Spokane • Waterfall Café (St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute)

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The Bad, the Worse and the Puppy In a Valley of Violence is a funny, thoughtful Western semi-send-up

BY ISAAC HANDELMAN

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i West’s In a Valley of Violence is a film whose He’s played by John Travolta, with hairstyling and appeal slowly unfurls itself. Its somewhat corny costuming that, when paired with the actor’s low-key pre-credits sequence, in which wanderer Paul performance, sometimes allows Travolta to escape his (Ethan Hawke) has an encounter with a preacher that megastar persona. The marshal is the only character in culminates in an attack by Paul’s trusty canine comthe film who’s truly and consistently reasonable, and panion, sees its jarring ridiculousness tempered by the his presence (and ultimate fate) strengthens the film’s purposefully hokey, stylized opening title sequence that critique of brash, senseless violence. immediately follows it.

There’s an accompanying religious element at play It’s this sort of compounding of “Did that rein Valley’s overarching message, highlighted by Burn ally just happen?” and “Did she really just Gorman’s memorable turn as a shady IN A say that?” moments with corresponding preacher in the scenes that bookend the contextual follow-ups that ensures the film’s VALLEY OF VIOLENCE film, though this aspect isn’t terribly well considerable overall effectiveness. There are Rated R fleshed-out.

Directed by Ti West more than a handful of imperfections, but It’s an example, however, of one Starring Ethan Hawke, James of the numerous, notable sub-arcs that they’re hiccups rather than roadblocks — Ransone, John Travolta some on-the-nose dialogue here, an overly grace Valley’s supporting cast. Some nature-doc-y wilderness shot there — in what are simply amusing, while others carry turns out to be a highly entertaining new-age Western. moral implications of their own. Take, for instance, The film’s narrative concerns the aforementioned Gilly’s crony Harris, who pointedly hesitates at one Paul’s interactions with the few denizens of povertypoint before committing an act of violence and is later stricken frontier town Denton, a place the protagonist, given a chance to redeem himself — only to hesitate at with his dog and horse companions, stumbles upon on the second opportunity as well. Like many of the subhis way to Mexico. Paul’s scuffle with a local hothead arcs, it’s not innately connected to the central narrative. named Gilly Martin (James Ransone) results in a series The holistic effect of these stories is to add an unusual of escalating overreactions which build to outright, degree of depth and character to the world inhabited brutal violence.

by Valley’s ensemble.

Caught in the crossfire is Gilly’s father, who Prominent in the main plot is the role of Mary happens to be Denton’s morally righteous marshal.

Anne, the young proprietor of Denton’s inn. Taissa

Farmiga’s performance in this role is unconvincing in intervals, but she evokes smiles whenever she engages in sibling banter with her sister or launches into a giddy monologue of excitement. Mary Anne’s immediate fascination with Paul serves as the main catalyst for the unearthing of his shadowy background. This narrative component is kept surprisingly out of the spotlight in an era where the protagonist with the mysterious, twisty-turvy past is a predominant cinematic recurrence. It serves more as a backdrop for the present events than as a driving force of the plot, and adds an extra layer to the film’s moral ambiguity.

The dialogue by writer/director Ti West plays at times like a highlight reel of wonderfully hyperbolic Western tropes, whether it be the troublemaker’s overblown calls for a testosterone-driven duel with his adversary or Paul’s hilariously delivered (courtesy of Hawke), repeated response of “no” to a quick series of questions from Mary Anne, likely a nod to the “mysterious stranger” archetype that so often inhabits Westerns.

These sorts of tidbits place In a Valley of Violence somewhere in between a full-blown genre satire and an ode to Westerns of yesteryear, driven by adherence to (and effective execution of) genre conventions. It may not fit comfortably into classifications or always fire on all fronts, but it handily manages to be equal parts hilarious, engaging and thematically resonant. n

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Tyler Perry has taken his beloved Madea to jail, to witness protection, to Christmas and elsewhere, but now it’s time to celebrate Halloween with the bombastic old lady (also played

by Perry, a choice best explained at this point by some sort of deep psychological issue). This time she’s supposed to be watching a group of teens, but encounters poltergeists, ghosts, zombies and other evil entities. (MB) Rated PG-13

DENIAL

Depicting the true story of American historian Deborah E. Lipstadt as presented in her book History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier, this film centers on Lipstadt’s legal battle with David Irving, an English Holocaust denier. Irving enters a libel suit against Lipstadt after she calls him a Holocaust denier. In the English legal system, the burden of proof is on the defendant, so Lipstadt must prove in court the historical truth that the Holocaust did, in fact, happen. (EG) Rated PG-13

IN A VALLEY OF VIOLENCE

Paul (Ethan Hawke) is among the denizens of poverty-stricken frontier town Denton, a place the protagonist, with his dog and horse companions, stumbles upon on his way to Mexico.

Paul’s scuffle with a local hothead named Gilly Martin (James Ransone) results in a series of escalating overreactions that build to outright, brutal violence. Also starring John Travolta.

(IH) Rated R

JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK

Tom Cruise plays investigator Jack Reacher in this sequel to the 2012 original. After learning that his col-

league, Army Major Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders) has been arrested on charges of espionage, Reacher sets out to prove her innocence. His adventure forces him to work outside the law as he uncovers a government conspiracy involving the death of U.S. soldiers.

(EG) Rated PG-13

KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES

Suburban couple Karen Gaffney (Isla Fisher) and Jeff Gaffney (Zach Galifianakis) are suspicious of their impossibly perfect new neighbors Natalie Jones (Gal Gadot) and Tim Jones (Jon Hamm), and decide to embark on an investigation of the Joneses. The Gaffneys soon discover that the Joneses are government secret agents and become entangled in an international espionage scheme. (EG) Rated PG-13

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MISS HOKUSAI

Based on the historical Japanese manga Sarusuberi, this animated film follows the work of legendary artist Katsushika Hokusai from the perspective of his daughter O-Ei, who is also an artist but lives under the shadow of her father. Set in Japan’s Edo period, this film tells a story about a young girl coming of age and following her dreams against all challenges set before her. (EG) Rated PG-13

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When are folks in movies going to figure out that playing with a Ouija board leads to nothing but trouble? This prequel to 2014’s Ouija is set in 1967 and features a single mom of two daughters procuring a bedeviled board as part of her psychic scam business. But when the youngest daughter tries to contact her late father, a portal opens and things get all messed up, as is wont to happen in these sorts of films.

(MB) Rated R

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The man who was Batman is now an accountant... but there’s a twist! Sure, Ben Affleck is a math savant CPA with no people skills, but his clients are super evil criminals from around the world. Didn’t expect that, did you?

When a Treasury agent (J.K. Simmons) closes in on him and the CPA takes on a big-time client, people start getting shot all over the place. (MB) Rated R

DEEPWATER HORIZON

Director Peter Berg’s Deepwater Horizon deals with the April 2010 events on the offshore oil-drilling rig that made national headlines. The focal point of the story is Mike Williams (Mark Wahlberg), an electronics technician who is just starting a 21-day stint aboard the rig when trouble begins. The site’s supervisor, “Mr. Jimmy” Harrell (Kurt Russell), questions the way that BP executives have taken shortcuts around safety tests as the creation of the well

runs over budget and behind schedule.

Soon, a massive eruption of oil and gas leads to an explosion that threatens the lives of everyone on board. (SR) Rated PG-13

THE DISAPPOINTMENTS ROOM

Kate Beckingsale plays a young mother who moves into a new, creepy house with her husband. You know where this is going, don’t you? Well, things don’t get better when he discovers a secret room in the basement that isn’t on the home’s floor plans. (MB) Rated R

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN

Emily Blunt stars in this mystery/thriller, playing the role of Rachel Watson, a devastated alcoholic divorcee. Rachel takes the train every day, fantasizing about the life of the strangers whose house she passes by every day. One day, she sees something shocking in ...continued on next page

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those strangers’ backyard. Rachel tells the authorities what she thinks she saw and becomes entangled in a missing persons investigation, resulting in her trying to sort through her memories to discern what happened that day on the train. (EG) Rated R

KEVIN HART: WHAT NOW?

Currently the highest paid comedian in the world, Kevin Hart is back in the multiplexes with a new live stand-up show. This time he performs in front of a sold-out hometown crowd of 50,000 at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field.

On stage, Hart emotes with everything he’s got, playing even to the nosebleed seats, all the while mining his personal life — expect jokes about his kids, fiancée, sexual prowess and a whole lot more. But before he reaches the stage, the film starts with a James Bond opening spoof, which features cameos from the likes of Halle Berry and Don Cheadle. (LJ) Rated R

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MIDDLE SCHOOL: THE WORST YEARS OF MY LIFE

Cool kid Rafe is stoked to finally arrive at middle school. The bad news for Rafe is that his middle school is the absolute

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worst with mean teachers and a jerk principal who doesn’t like fun, internet memes and other cool stuff that hip middle schoolers are into. So Rafe and his equally victimized classmates hatch a plan to take down this dorky principal and free themselves from a life of tyranny in this hyperbolically titled children’s movie. (MB) Rated PG

MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN

NINE LIVES

Max McGrath moves with his mother back to his hometown. There he learns that his father was working on a way to harness energy and was on the edge of a breakthrough. He is confronted by Steel, a powerful extraterrestrial, who tells him that his father gave Max the ability to conduct the most powerful energy in the world. Through combining their unique powers, they become Max Steel and are charged with saving the world from hostile aliens wishing to destroy the planet. (EG) Rated PG - 13

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Sully

In this remake, a town is under siege from a ruthless big shot — in this case, mining boss Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard) — and his personal army of enforcers. Widowed Emma Cullen (Haley Bennett) tries to hire men willing to accept the likely suicidal job of protecting the town, and one man, bounty hunter Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington), agrees to assist. Then, he has to find six more to make the title of this Western work. (SR) Rated PG-13

THE MAGNIFICENT

Based on the true story of the 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery in North Carolina, this crime and action comedy tells the tale of armored-car driver (Zach Galifianakis). Galifianakis’ character David Ghantt is enticed into a massive heist by his co-worker (Kristen Wiig), who is aided by a criminal (Owen Wilson) in making the plan. Ghantt successfully steals $17 million in cash, hands it over to his co-worker and her criminal friend and is double-crossed. From there, Ghantt must run from authorities and a hit man. (EG) Rated PG-13

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S ‘OVO’

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When outcast Florida teen Jacob (Asa Butterfield) goes to check on his beloved grandpa (Terence Stamp) after a distressed phone call, he finds the old man dying and sees monsters nearby.

Based on his cryptic dying words, Jacob follows the path of his granddad’s fantastical bedtime stories about his time at Miss Peregrine’s (a wonderfully stern Eva Green) orphanage. After events lead Jacob through a time portal, he discovers that the children (known as peculiars) do exist, possessing powers like super strength and the ability to rapidly grow plants. (MJ) Rated PG-13

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Let’s start by saying that everything about this film — in which a workaholic dad played by Kevin Spacey gets trapped in the body of his daughter’s cat — is oozing with cheese and slapstick comedy (from a CGI cat, nonetheless). Spacey’s character Tom Brand is too busy building his business empire to pay attention to his wife and daughter, so quirky pet store owner (Christopher Walken) casts a spell on him with the requirement that he reconnect with his family, or be trapped in the cat’s body for the rest of his life. Antics ensue. (CS) Rated PG

PETE’S DRAGON

Park ranger Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard) discovers Pete (Oakes Fegley) living in the woods where he’s been alone for six years, after an outing with his parents ended in a car wreck that killed them. But then he reveals that he’s had the companionships of a big green dragon named Elliot. (MJ) Rated PG

PRICELESS

Based on a true story, this drama follows the story of James, a man who has lost his way. In need of funds to be reunited with his daughter and gain custody of her, James agrees to deliver a van cross country for cash, unaware that there are two women inside. Discovering the sisters, he decides to do

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whatever it takes to save them. Directed by Ben Smallbone, starring Joel Smallbone (James) and with executive producers Luke and David Smallbone, this is the first film from the Smallbone Brothers. Smallbone for everyone! (EG) Rated PG-13

THE QUEEN OF KATWE

Young Phiona (Madina Nalwanga) and her family live in Katwe, a poor neighborhood in Kampala, Uganda. Phiona wants to do big things despite being from a small place. She gets her chance after a missionary teaches her to play chess and she discovers she has a talent for it. Despite all who tell her she can’t succeed, she becomes a world chess champion. This Disney and ESPN joint film is based on a non-fiction book written by ESPN sportswriter Tim Crothers.

(EG) Rated PG

SULLY

Clint Eastwood’s Sully tells the story of Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger (Tom Hanks) piloting a commercial airliner to a water landing on the Hudson River with zero casualties (dubbed “The Miracle on the Hudson”) in January 2009, and the ensuing investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board to determine if Sullenberger was at fault. Rated PG-13 (SS)

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS

Created by the team behind the Despicable Me films, The Secret Life of Pets tells the story of a dog named Max (voiced by Louis C.K.) suddenly forced to welcome another pet to his apartment in the shaggy, sloppy Duke (Eric Stonestreet). Mayhem naturally ensues, and the two pups get lost in the city and have to find their way home with the help of a pack of Max’s friends. (DN) Rated PG

STORKS

This animated movie reimagines babydelivering storks that are now tasked with delivering retail packages. Top delivery stork Junior (Andy Samberg) is about to become the next leader of the company when he accidentally activates the baby making machine and creates a baby girl. Junior and his human friend Tulip (Katie Crown) must find the baby a home before the boss finds out. Featuring the voices of Jennifer Aniston, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele. (EG) Rated PG 

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he sneaky manner in which Netflix rolls routine. Susan Yeagley, as Posey’s clueless sister, out its original feature films was a bit of delivers some hilarious quips. a blessing for the cult fans of ChristoThis Netflix delivery probably satiated some pher Guest, who had to endure only a month or fans, but likely left others feeling like Guest’s so of anticipation before the release of Mascots. formula of using a gaggle of ridiculous characDevotees of Guest’s oddball ensemble mockuters to dig into an odd subculture — small-town mentaries, featuring mostly improvised dialogue, theater in Waiting for Guffman, dog shows in Best in have been jonesing for a film Show and folk music in A Mighty from the auteur since the mostly MASCOTS Wind — may have run its course. forgettable For Your Consideration Rated TV-MA At times, it feels like some of in 2006.

Directed by Christopher Guest the scenes essentially were just This time around, Guest is Starring Chris O’Dowd, Parker Posey, adapted from previous films in exploring the world of sports John Michael Higgins, Jane Lynch the franchise. The mockumenmascots by taking us to the Available now on Netflix tary is tough to get right, but World Mascot Association, Guest — who first dabbled in where folks in costumes from around the globe the medium as Nigel Tufnel in This Is Spinal Tap are competing for the prized Gold Fluffy award.

— has made a career out of doing it better than Guest brings back some of his favorite stars, anyone. Here, though, the conceit feels like it got including Parker Posey, Jennifer Coolidge, Bob stale in the decade that Guest and his cast took Balaban, Jane Lynch and Ed Begley Jr., among time off. And it was downright confusing when others, most of them in some sort of obnoxious Guest appears late in the film as a character from mascot costume. The laughs come quick as we’re one of his previous movies — I won’t spoil it. introduced to these outcasts as they prepare to Expectations are obviously high for anything head to the championships, then we follow them Guest is going to do, and maybe that’s why through the increasingly absurd competition. It’s Mascots seems to be lacking. No, you’re probably the newcomers to the Guest troupe who make not going to get the belly laughs delivered by the biggest impact, including Zach Woods (The Guffman. But it’s still funnier than most of what Office) and Sarah Baker (The Campaign) as a struggling married couple who also have a mascot you’re going to see this year. 

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Meet the Sun Karrie O’Neill is finally ready to take her music full time, complete with a brand-new album and upcoming tour

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s soon as Kit Ehrgood heard Karrie O’Neill play one of her smoky songs in his Spokane Music Institute studio, he instantly had a picture in his mind of where her music could go.

That was about a year ago, and since then O’Neill’s music career has catapulted forward. Working with her music coach Ehrgood, who produced her new sophomore album Unrequited Love and whom she calls Ghetto Oz, as he’s behind the “curtain” making “things happen” (he pulled in trumpet player Curt Ramm of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and studio brass player Bill Holloman for the record), O’Neill says she has come into her own, splashing more blues and grit into her music than ever before.

Next month, along with an upcoming CD release party at the Bing Crosby Theater, O’Neill heads out on her first national tour, which will include Ehrgood on guitar and a full band of regional musicians.

That she’ll finally be able to take her music full time doesn’t exactly surprise the 46-year-old O’Neill, who’s played in the local scene for about eight years.

“I’ve always known this was going to happen,” says O’Neill last week over a slice of Maple Street Bistro’s gluten-free quiche (she was diagnosed with celiac disease 16 years ago). “I don’t want to be famous, but I truly believe in my music.”

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n those final moments underwater, she distinctly remembers seeing the sun’s rays shining through the pool. That was right before her lungs stopped aching and life left her body. Although eventually resuscitated, she says her memory of nearly drowning at age 7 is as crystal clear as ever.

Now, whenever she can, the Sheryl Crow look-alike gets out into the sun. There’s something spiritual there, she says. It revives her. Each morning she’ll wake up ...continued on next page

Local singer-songwriter Karrie O’Neill is going all-in with her music career.

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MUSIC | SINGER-SONGWRITER “MEET THE SUN,” CONTINUED... and light some incense and meditate in her sundecorated Northside home. She lets the day flow through her. She’ll practice her songs, and head to work as a vocal coach or to one of her various gigs. Often, like this weekend, she plays solo at Arbor Crest Wine Cellars. She’s excited for a time when she no longer has to play mostly covers at shows, only her own originals.

“I’m sick of covers,” she confesses.

Her original tunes speak of her own emotional experiences, and those of friends and acquaintances.

She’s always CD RELEASE listening to Karrie O’Neill’s CD release people’s stoshow is scheduled for Nov. ries, she says.

16 at the Bing. Seattle She’s labored musicians Star Anna and over some of Whitney Mongé open. her songs for years, while “Black Shiny Hummingbird,” the new album’s closing acoustic track, came to her in mere minutes. Throughout the nine-track record, her voice moves from powerhouse stadium rocker to folksy blues singer, and each song shows off a new dimension of her talent.

“I just want something real,” says Ehrgood of O’Neill’s sound. “I helped somebody, who in turn completely helped me get excited about playing again. And in turn, people I used to know are now saying ‘Let’s help.’”

O’Neill grew up singing and writing music,

but didn’t learn to play guitar until age 30, and even then she taught herself. Eight years ago, she was talked into playing in front of people for the first time at a local coffee shop. Finally, she found something for herself.

A Spokane native, her life used to be dictated by others. By parents who had six other kids to worry about, by a husband whom she married young and later divorced, and even by her two loving children. But now that her kids have left the nest, O’Neill says it’s time to be a rock star.

“If it doesn’t work out, that’s OK, I’ll figure it out,” she says. “You can be hungry for something, but you have to be patient.”

That’s why she says this is her chance. There was a time she pushed a lot harder to be known in the local scene, and she found the process exhausting. This opportunity came out of nowhere, she says. That’s why it’s right.

“There’s been times in Spokane when I say I don’t want to do it, when it’s too hard,” O’Neill says. “But it’s about having respect for a gift that was given to me. I realized I have to stop worrying. I want people to listen and be changed. It’s about making a difference for 45 minutes at a time when I’m up on stage.” n lauraj@inlander.com Karrie O’Neill solo • Fri, Oct. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm • Free • 21+ • Arbor Crest Wine Cellars • 4705 N. Fruit Hill Rd. • karrieoneillmusic.com • 927-9463

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he 1975 have consistently sold out goodsized concert venues across the United States for a couple of years now, but it was teenagers who made that a reality. Thus, many older Americans’ first exposure to the white-hot English pop-rock quartet came in February courtesy of Saturday Night Live, where the 1975 performed “The Sound” and “Love Me,” two relentless earworms from their sophomore album I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It. On Twitter, there was a surge in the snark levels: “The 1975 has the most annoying lead singer in the history of the world,” opined @ LiberalMmama. And then there was this perfect little nugget from @90MILEBEACH: “the lead singer of the 1975 looks like a noodle.”

No doubt about it, Matty Healy spent his eight allotted minutes on the program preening, pouting, eye-rolling and hip-shaking in leather pants and a bare chest, because these are the things you do when you front one of the coolest bands on Earth — even if not everyone is appreciative.

Few could’ve seen this coming, presumably, when Healy and his high school mates spent their early years playing punk covers in and around their home town of Wilmslow, England, just south of Manchester. But by late 2012, they had songs playing on national radio in the UK, leading to world tours and gigs supporting bands like Muse and the Rolling Stones. Hype built

quickly, and when the 1975 released its self-titled debut album in September of 2013, it debuted at No. 1 on the UK albums chart.

Next up: conquering America. The band played Coachella in 2014 and toured the country more than once, moving quickly from mid-sized rooms to cavernous venues. In Portland, for example, the 1975 jumped from the Doug Fir Lounge (capacity 300) to the Roseland Theater (capacity 1,400) in just six months over the winter of 2013-14. Last April, they headlined the city’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, which holds nearly 2,800.

Besides the charismatic frontman, I Like It When You Sleep is a seamless synthesis of modern electro-rock, faux-indie jangle, tinny funk-pop and most prominently, a very strong ’80s vibe.

It’s sleek and slinky, with the neon glow of a killer hook radiating from every nook and cranny.

Simply put, it is completely irresistible.

Which is exactly why I Like It When You Sleep will soon start showing up on “Best of 2016” lists. It’s why Saturday night’s Knitting Factory show was sold out weeks ago, even though it’s the band’s first time in Spokane. And it’s why the 1975 could possibly be your favorite band someday. You just don’t know it yet. n The 1975 with 070shake • Sat, Oct. 22, at 8 pm • Sold out • All-ages • Knitting Factory • 919 W. Sprague • sp.knittingfactory.com • 2443279

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ven without their fearless leader Isamu “Som” Jordan, Spokane’s own hip-hop orchestra, Flying Spiders, have persevered in the past three years since Jordan’s death. But the multi-piece crew will never forget the rapper/writer/teacher.

Friday, the annual Isamu Jordan Benefit heads to the Observatory with the help of local acts Bandit Train and the Smokes. The night will raise money for Jordan’s family while celebrating the life and times of one of Spokane’s biggest fans. As author Jess Walter wrote in the Inlander following Jordan’s passing: “Som showed that, as an artist, you could burst with pride over being from Spokane and still push it to be better.” That rings true today as much as ever.

— LAURA JOHNSON Isamu Jordan Benefit feat. Flying Spiders, the Smokes and Bandit Train • Fri, Oct. 21, at 8 pm • $10 suggested donation • 21+ • The Observatory • 15 S. Howard • 598-8933

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ARBOR CREST WINE CELLARS, Jan Harrison BARLOWS AT LIBERTY LAKE, Sunny Nights Duo BOOMERS CLASSIC ROCK BAR & GRILL, Randy Campbell acoustic show J BOOTS BAKERY & LOUNGE, The Song Project J BUCER’S COFFEEHOUSE PUB, Open Jazz Jam with Erik Bowen BUCKHORN INN, The Spokane River Band J CHAPS, Spare Parts COEUR D’ALENE CASINO, PJ Destiny CRAVE, DJ Freaky Fred FEDORA PUB & GRILLE, Kosh FIZZIE MULLIGANS, Kicho THE JACKSON ST., Zac Flanary and the Singer Smith JOHN’S ALLEY, Dear Me with Special guests LEFTBANK WINE BAR, Chuck Dunlop J MONARCH MOUNTAIN COFFEE, Open Mic hosted by Scott Reid J NASHVILLE NORTH, Team Tim Benefit feat. Kelly Hughes, Jeremy McComb, Luke Jaxon, Devon Wade, Steve Starkey, Sammy Eubanks, Casey Ryan, Ryan Larsen, the Powers, Christy Lee and Luke Yates, the Hankers O’SHAYS IRISH PUB & EATERY, Open mic with Adrian and Leo THE OBSERVATORY, Vinyl Meltdown THE RESERVE, Cowgirls and Cocktails with Ryan Larsen Band RIVELLE’S RIVER GRILL, Truck Mills and special guests Jam Night J THE PIN!, Electric dance party with Brandon Deane and Ant Eye ZOLA, Sauce Policy

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luesman and guitar virtuoso Johnny Winter passed away in 2014, but his band’s guitarist and producer Paul Nelson — the pair’s collaboration, Step Back, won the Best Blues Album Grammy in 2015 — fights to keep Winter’s legend alive. Saturday night, the Paul Nelson Band comes to the Bing Crosby Theater for a show full of delicious blues licks, a lifetime of memories and even a taste of Nelson’s latest album Badass Generation, which shows off everything from hard-edged rock to ambitious singer-songwriter tunes.

Opening the concert is local rocker Peter Rivera (formerly of Rare Earth) along with Spokane blues guitarist Joe Brasch and keyboardist Danny McCollim.

— LAURA JOHNSON Paul Nelson Band with Peter Rivera • Sat, Oct. 22, at 7:30 pm • $25-$30 • All-ages • Bing Crosby Theater • 901 W. Sprague • bingcrosbytheater.com • 227-7404

Karrie O’Neill (See story on page 67) J THE BARTLETT, The Round No. 23 feat. the Echolarks, Liz Rognes, Karen Mobley BEVERLY’S, Robert Vaughn J THE BIG DIPPER, Rocktoberfest with GS3 BIGFOOT PUB, YESTERDAYSCAKE BOLO’S, Slow Burn J BUCER’S COFFEEHOUSE PUB, Palous Jazz Project BULLHEAD SALOON (838-9717), Usual Suspects CALYPSOS COFFEE & CREAMERY, Little Fish THE CELLAR, Harold’s IGA CHATEAU RIVE, The Hankers CHECKERBOARD BAR, Dear Me COEUR D’ALENE CASINO, Ron Greene, JamShack

CRAFTSMAN CELLARS (413-2434), Dave McRae CURLEY’S, Tell the Boys FEDORA PUB & GRILLE, Kosh FIZZIE MULLIGANS, Chris Rieser and the Nerve THE JACKSON ST., Zaq Flanary and the Sovereign Citizens JOHN’S ALLEY, Shakewell KNITTING FACTORY, Too Short & Suga Free, Lee Haze, King Skellee J LAGUNA CAFÉ, Just Plain Darin LEFTBANK WINE BAR, Carey Brazil MAX AT MIRABEAU, Kosta La Vista MICKDUFF’S BEER HALL (208-2096700), Devon Wade MOOSE LOUNGE, Aftermath NASHVILLE NORTH, 2nd Anniversary with Jeremy McComb band and Luke Jaxon NORTHERN QUEST CASINO, DJ

Patrick J THE OBSERVATORY, Isamu Jordan Benefit: The Flying Spiders, The Smokes, Bandit Train (See story above) RED LION HOTEL RIVER INN, Karma’s Circle THE RESERVE, Fat Lady, Cattywomp THE RIDLER PIANO BAR, Dueling Pianos feat. Christan Raxter & Steve Ridler THE PEARL, Ruben Singz Mix Tape Release Party J THE PIN!, Purpose, David Shawty, D@K SUGD3N and Mythodical, with Genuine, James Grigsby, (Kosh) THE ROADHOUSE, Hysteria: The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience VICTORY SPORTS HALL (208-9300112), Kicho

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THE CELLAR, Harold’s IGA CHECKERBOARD BAR, Wandering I, Over Sea Under Stone, Razzzmatazzz, Lust for Glory COEUR D’ALENE CASINO, Ron Greene, JamShack CURLEY’S, Tell the Boys J DAHMEN BARN (229-3414), The Working Poor FEDORA PUB & GRILLE, Tommy G FIZZIE MULLIGANS, Chris Rieser and the Nerve HARRINGTON OPERA HOUSE (2534594), John Nilesn THE JACKSON ST., DJ Dave JOHN’S ALLEY, Stealing Spoons J KNITTING FACTORY, The 1975 [SOLD OUT] (See story on page 69) LA ROSA CLUB, Open Jam J LAGUNA CAFÉ, Jazz Trio Schauer with Friends LEFTBANK WINE BAR, Roger Dines MAX AT MIRABEAU, Kosta La Vista MICKDUFF’S BREWING COMPANY, Riff Hangers MOOSE LOUNGE, Aftermath MULLIGAN’S BAR & GRILLE, Carli Osika NASHVILLE NORTH, 2nd Anniversary

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Wednesday, 10/26 J BING CROSBY THEATER, Tim Reynolds TR3 plus SeepeopleS EICHARDT’S, Charley Packard GENO’S TRADITIONAL FOOD & ALES, Open Mic with T & T THE JACKSON ST., DJ Dave THE LANTERN TAP HOUSE, DJ Lydell LEFTBANK WINE BAR, Carey Brazil LUCKY’S IRISH PUB, DJ D3VIN3 J RED ROOM LOUNGE, Supersonic Soul Pimps THE RESERVE, EDM Wednesdays with DJs Ayzim, Radikill, Gestut THE RIDLER PIANO BAR, Piano Bar with Christan Raxter SOULFUL SOUPS & SPIRITS, Open mic THE PIN!, Elektro Grave, DJ Freaky Fred THE ROADHOUSE, Open mic with Vern Vogel and the Volcanoes ZOLA, The Bossame

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KNITTING FACTORY, Asking Alexandria, Born of Osiris, I See Stars, After the Burial, Upon a Burning Body, Oct. 27 THE BIG DIPPER, KYRS 13th Birthday Bash feat. the Moondoggies, The Hoot Hoots, Evening Bell, Oct. 28 KNITTING FACTORY, Ben Folds and a Piano, Oct. 29

MUSIC | VENUES 315 MARTINIS & TAPAS • 315 E. Wallace, CdA • 208-667-9660 ARBOR CREST • 4705 N. Fruit Hill Rd. • 927-9463 BABY BAR • 827 W. First Ave. • 847-1234 BARLOWS • 1428 N Liberty Lake Rd, Liberty Lake • 924-1446 THE BARTLETT • 228 W. Sprague Ave. • 747-2174 THE BIG DIPPER • 171 S. Washington St. • 863-8098 BIGFOOT PUB • 9115 N. Division St. • 467-9638 BING CROSBY THEATER • 901 W. Sprague Ave. • 227-7638 BLACK DIAMOND • 9614 E. Sprague • 891-8357 BOLO’S• 116 S. Best Rd. • 891-8995 BOOMERS • 18219 E. Appleway Ave. • 755-7486 BOOTS • 24 W. Main Ave. • 703-7223 BUCER’S COFFEEHOUSE PUB • 201 S. Main, Moscow • 208-882-5216 BUCKHORN INN • 13311 Sunset Hwy.• 244-3991 CALYPSOS • 116 E Lakeside Ave., CdA • 208665-0591 THE CELLAR • 317 E. Sherman, CdA • 208-6649463 CHAPS • 4237 Cheney-Spokane Rd. • 624-4182 CHATEAU RIVE • 621 W. Mallon Ave. • 795-2030 CHECKERBOARD BAR • 1716 E. Sprague • 535-4007 COEUR D’ALENE CASINO • 37914 S. Nukwalqw Rd., Worley • 800-523-2464 COEUR D’ALENE CELLARS • 3890 N. Schreiber Way, CdA • 208-664-2336 CRAFTED TAP HOUSE • 523 Sherman Ave., CdA • 208-292-4813 CRAVE• 401 W. Riverside Suite 101. • 321-7480 CRUISERS • 6105 W Seltice Way, Post Falls • (208) 773-4706 CURLEY’S • 26433 W. Hwy. 53 • 208-773-5816 DALEY’S • 6412 E. Trent • 535-9309 EICHARDT’S • 212 Cedar St., Sandpoint • 208263-4005 FEDORA PUB • 1726 W. Kathleen, CdA • 208765-8888 FIZZIE MULLIGANS • 331 W. Hastings Rd. • 466-5354 FOX THEATER • 1001 W. Sprague • 624-1200 HOGFISH • 1920 E. Sherman, CdA • 208-667-1896 IRON HORSE • 407 E. Sherman Ave., CdA • 208-667-7314 THE JACKSON ST. • 2436 N. Astor • 315-8497 JOHN’S ALLEY • 114 E. 6th, Moscow • 208-8837662 KNITTING FACTORY • 911 W. Sprague Ave. • 244-3279 LAGUNA CAFÉ • 2013 E. 29th • 448-0887 THE LANTERN TAP HOUSE • 1004 S. Perry St. • 315-9531 THE LARIAT • 11820 N Market St, Mead • 4669918 LA ROSA CLUB • 105 S. First Ave., Sandpoint • 208-255-2100 LEFTBANK WINE BAR • 108 N. Washington • 315-8623 LOON LAKE SALOON • 3996 Hwy. 292 • 233-2738 LUCKY’S IRISH PUB • 408 W. Sprague Ave. • 747-2605 MAX AT MIRABEAU • 1100 N. Sullivan Rd. • 924-9000 MICKDUFF’S• 312 N First Ave., Sandpoint • (208) 255-4351 MONARCH MOUNTAIN COFFEE • 208 N 4th Ave, Sandpoint • (208) 265-9382 MOOSE LOUNGE • 401 E. Sherman • 208-6647901 MOOTSY’S • 406 W. Sprague • 838-1570 MULLIGAN’S • 506 Appleway Ave., CdA • (208) 765-3200 x310 NASHVILLE NORTH • 6361 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls • 208-457-9128 NECTAR• 120 N. Stevens St. • 869-1572 NORTHERN QUEST • 100 N. Hayford • 242-7000 NYNE • 232 W. Sprague Ave. • 474-1621 THE OBSERVATORY• 15 S Howard • 598-8933 O’SHAY’S • 313 E. CdA Lake Dr. • 208-667-4666 THE PALOMINO • 6425 N Lidgerwood St • 242-8907 THE PEARL • 23 E. Lincoln Rd. • 703-7474 PEND D’OREILLE WINERY • 301 Cedar St., Sandpoint • 208-265-8545 THE PIN! • 412 W. Sprague • 368-4077 RED LION RIVER INN • 700 N. Division St. • 326-5577 RED ROOM LOUNGE • 521 W. Sprague Ave. • 838-7613 REPUBLIC BREWING • 26 Clark Ave. • 775-2700 THE RESERVE • 120 N. Wall • 598-8783 THE RIDLER PIANO BAR • 718 W. Riverside . • 822-7938 RIVELLE’S• 2360 N Old Mill Loop, CdA • (208) 930-0381 THE ROADHOUSE • 20 N. Raymond • 413-1894 SEASONS OF COEUR D’ALENE • 209 E. Lakeside Ave. • 208-664-8008 THE SHOP • 924 S. Perry St. • 534-1647 SOULFUL SOUPS & SPIRITS • 117 N. Howard St. • 459-1190 SPOKANE ARENA • 720 W. Mallon • 279-7000 TIMBER GASTRO PUB •1610 E Schneidmiller, Post Falls • 208-262-9593 ZOLA • 22 W. Main Ave. • 624-2416

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FILM SKIING THE PARKS

When the folks at Powder magazine set out to make a ski film, they went beyond the typical big-air ski porn we see amp up every ski season and set out to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the our country’s national parks. Monumental features renowned free skiers taking on the terrain and learning the history of Glacier, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Yosemite and Olympic national parks. Of course, the film features some insane skiing shots, but you’ll also salivate over the amazing vistas and learn about the early days of skiing in the national parks. Catch it here in Spokane as part of the national tour.

— MIKE BOOKEY Monumental • Thu, Oct. 27, at 7 pm • $13 • Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox • 1001 W. Sprague • ticketswest.com • 624-1200

THEATER IT’S NOT A JOKE, MAMA

The Pulitzer-winning ’Night, Mother isn’t your average play about a woman with a firearm. The psychological drama tells the story of Jessie Cates’ last night alive, opening as she nonchalantly tells her mother Thelma that she plans on committing suicide before the sun rises in the morning. A chronicle of what it means to keep things in order and how we can better relate to each other, the play moves gracefully towards its inevitable conclusion, as Jessie relays her reasoning for the irreparable choice she is about to make. Not to be missed, ’Night, Mother is the kind of memorable theater that reveals the humanity in grave actions.

— HAYLEE MILLIKAN ’Night, Mother • Oct. 21-Nov. 6: Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm • $21-$27 • The Modern Theater Coeur d’Alene • 1320 E. Garden Ave. • themoderntheater.org • 208-676-7529

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COMEDY EVERYMAN’S FUNNY

For someone who is distinctly successful — from hosting the U.S. version of Top Gear to roles in multiple films and TV series (Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Rescue Me, Nurse Jackie) to twice being nominated for the American Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-Up — Adam Ferrara still somehow maintains an everyman’s view of the world.

Focusing his comedic attention on the commonplace, like couples therapy, his Italian-American parents’ voicemail message and the irony of human arrogance, Ferrara is sure to please a late-night Spokane crowd during his upcoming show.

— HAYLEE MILLIKAN Adam Ferrara • Sun, Oct. 23, at 8 pm • $18-$24 • Spokane Comedy Club • 315 W. Sprague • spokanecomedyclub.com • 318-9998

WORDS WORLD TRAVELER

Award-winning National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale opens the third season of this mesmerizingly educational series that includes a total of four presentations from all types of contributors to the beloved magazine.

These events have become favorites of mine — I love to hear smart people share their experiences from around the world, in places I’ve never been, and what they’ve learned from those moments. The ongoing Nat Geo Live! series opens the eyes of locals of all ages to the incredible diversity and complexity of our world, and our universe. Expect to see not only stunning photographs

by Vitale — who’s traveled to 90 countries — but also to hear amazing stories of how she captured the images, and what her work has taught her about nature, humanity and the fragility of our planet.

— CHEY SCOTT National Geographic Live! feat. Ami Vitale: Rhinos, Rickshaws & Revolutions • Wed, Oct. 26, at 7 pm • $28.50-$38.50 • INB Performing Arts Center • 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. • inbpac.com • 279-7000

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FILM WHAT HUMP?

Gene Wilder had so many iconic film roles in his life that it’s hard to pick just one that best represents the man’s incredible comedic chops. While you can certainly make the case for Willy Wonka, I’m going with Dr. Frederick Frankenstein from Mel Brooks’ 1974 Young Frankenstein — although he would prefer if you pronounced it “Fronkensteen.” Also starring serious comedy heavy hitters in Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Teri Garr and Cloris Leachman, this bastardized twist on Mary Shelley’s literary classic is a perfect way to get into the swing of Halloween.

— DAN NAILEN Young Frankenstein • Mon, Oct. 24, at 7 pm • $10; $5/students • Bing Crosby Theater • 901 W. Sprague • bingcrosbytheater.com • 413-2915

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I SAW YOU NORTH SPOKANE YMCA Two weeks ago on a Friday afternoon we were talking in the hot tub after you went swimming and before I went to swim laps. Should have gotten your name and number. Such a great personality and attractive. You mentioned you live in the country north of Spokane. If you aren’t otherwise committed, I would like another chance to meet with you. If you respond to this I will put an e-mail address in the I SAW YOU column.

MR SPOKANE WANTS YOU, MISS IDAHO I keep seeing you, you beautiful red haired gorgeous lady driving around Spokane in your white Tucson with the Idaho plates.

My eyes peer into yours, but you shyly smile but look away. How can we meet? I must hear your voice and look into those great green eyes.

ULTRA-SUCCESSFUL SPOKANE PODCASTERS Every Thursday I listen to your “Ultra-Successful” podcast and I recently saw you on the Gonzaga campus.

Thanks for 30 minutes of brightening my week! I always look forward to the latest releases and love the “I Saw You” segment.

YOU SAW ME ALL MY SINGLE LADIES I was born on Guam on Thursday June 20, 1996 and I have lived here for the last 17 years. And some of the most beautiful women I have ever seen hail

from this majestic city. So why is it impossible for me to become friends with a lady who is MY OWN AGE?! Most girls I see in a day already have a boyfriend (or 195-thousand-750), or have kids, or WANT to stay single. Most boys I see in a day are hanging all over the girl, being profane, or grabbing the budding parts of her body. This is why women are becoming increasingly independent on men. I thought about this and realized if that keeps happening, the human race will die away.

Which makes women literally one of the most powerful forces ON EARTH. To all my single ladies: is this the kind of man you really want to spend the rest of your life with? Ask yourself this question and apply it to your current guy.

If the answer is “No” or “Not really”, you might have to look somewhere else for a good man. You shouldn’t have to wonder if he is good for you. Just something to think about.

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tion of Euclid and Creatine ... You saved our lives. Thank you for your extended kindness and immediate response to the situation.

Don’t ever stop.

IF I STILL THINKING ABOUT YOUR VOICES...... The mornings in Spokane are just not the same. Sure there are others, but there will never be a replacement for you two. It has been almost three years and I

a fat woman when I hear someone yell at me in traffic it is usually something rude regarding discrete body parts or suggestions on how to make them smaller.

Genuine kindness is, I am sorry to say never expected, but most welcome Sir. Thank you.

TO TRISH AT SFCU I called about some fees in my account, and you helped me sort it out with no judgement or condescension.

doesn’t care. (Oct 6-12 edition) As a person with 30 years of law enforcement dispatch experience, I can assure you we care. I can also assure you that you were trained to use that button only in the case of a robbery.

When law enforcement receives a hold up alarm, everybody comes running, including any near by unmarked police cars. There is a greater risk involved to officers speeding to a scenario like this. 911 was the appropri-

Since when is it an evictable offense for running a dishwasher at 5:14 pm?

CHEERS TO OUR TWO FRIENDS, ALLIES AND ‘FAMILY’, P & S Thank you so much for ALWAYS being there for us; always standing up for us; always showing love, care & concern.

Thank you for keeping an eye on our business and home while we were overseas. We are so grateful and blessed to have you two in our lives. Both of you did a superb job of defending us when someone mentioned that many in the LGBT community were selfish. We didn’t even know about this until someone mentioned it to us. We know you would have never told us as you don’t like the limelight but we would have found out anyway. :) So thank you to both of you for EVERYTHING. You are truly what ‘family’ represents. We love both of you so very much. And surprise! We booked you two a suite at the Davenport Grand. Why? As a ‘thank you’; your anniversary is nearing; and just because...- T & G JENNY FROM THE ER Jenny from the Holy Family ER on Saturday night at the intersec-

still hope that when I climb into my cold truck in the morning that your there to greet me. I miss my Radio Men....Radio Men Family.

BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY HOMES BOULEVARD What lovely landscaping we have now on Country Homes Boulevard. It has become one of the most beautiful streets in Spokane. Way to go, Spokane! I love how this city is constantly re-inventing itself. It just keeps getting better and better!

MCDONALD’S ON THIRD Fast food has always been a weakness of mine; some would even call it an addiction. So you can imagine how grateful I was to whomever posted that flagrantly racist, wannabe fascist message on your reader board. Now, every time I even look in the direction of your store, I completely lose my appetite — saving me quite a bit of money and countless empty calories! My wallet and my waistline thank you for your callous and offensive proclamation. Now, if only the other fast food establishments in the area would follow your example, I’d be in swimsuit shape in no time!

NICE GUY, NICE TRUCK Thank you to the man driving the truck on Tuesday who offered to cover me as I took my life in my hands to cross Division and Fifth. You blocked the cars heading north enabling me to get across safely. I was startled, as

I actually have terrible phone anxiety, and getting up the nerve to call took a couple days. You were beyond helpful and kind, and it was such a positive experience for me. But then I got a little note in the mail from you, with such bolstering and encouraging words! I keep it pinned next to my desk now, and it makes me smile every time I see it. (I love the turtles on the front!) Your kindness is extraordinary. I can’t thank you enough... Thank you! Let me send you off with a quote to answer your own. “Sweet, cheerful words, coming from a kind heart, are worth more than gold and gems.”— Rosella Rice GOOD SAMARITAN Last Monday coming home from Vancouver Wa. (my great grandsons 1st birthday) we ran out of gas on Hwy 90. Kudos to Jim from Moses Lake — retired fireman, who took lots of time to take us to a gas station and return with that much needed gas. (about 20 miles). He wouldn’t take any compensation, sad to say we didn’t as Jim for his last name. We hope he knows how appreciative we are. Sharon from Coeur d Alene.

JEERS IT ISN’T ONLY WHEN MONEY IS IN DANGER! This is in response to the person who misused her hold up alarm button and complained that the police department

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ate number to call to get the appropriate response. By pushing that button you wasted resources from other citizens who needed assistance, too. You are not the only person in the city that had an emergency at that moment!

DISHWASHER EVICTION Giving an eviction to a tenant for a noise complaint over running her dishwasher at 5:14 in the evening.

Really? She has disabilities. You did not even investigate what the other tenants said. Since when is it an evictable offense for running a dishwasher at 5:14 pm? There were witnesses who saw what happened.

Still you issue an eviction to a disabled lady for doing her dishes in a dishwasher you provided in her apartment. Maybe you should investigate the lies that other tenants told. 

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THEATER

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ABRIDGED All 37 plays in 97 minutes!

Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield Directed by Edward Warren

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BENEFIT

COFFEEHOUSE 2016 A variety of musical acts plus a poetry reading by regional musicians and local published poet, Lynn Schott. The candlelit event includes food provided by AAUW members, with beverages available, including wine and beer, for purchase.

Proceeds support scholarships for women and girls. Oct. 21, 7-10 pm. $8$15. The HUB, 231 W. Elep Ave., Colville.

(684-6878) HARVEST FEST ‘16 The Grove Community’s annual local food benefit dinner.

All proceeds contribute to the vision of healthy food, happy communities, and affordable housing. Oct. 21, 5:30-8 pm. $15-$30. Salem Lutheran, 1428 W. Broadway. bit.ly/2cO2NvC EWU OKTOBERFEST The annual fundraiser for EWU Libraries features dinner, live music, local beer and wine, live entertainment and live/silent auctions.

Oct. 22, 5-10:30 pm. $15-$40. Eastern Washington University, 526 Fifth St. ewu.edu/oktoberfest (359-2898) MUNCH & MINGLE GALA Every year, Corbin puts on an auction as its main fundraiser. Includes hors d’oeuvres, wine, a sit-down dinner, and a live and a silent auction. $215/table of 8; $270/ table of 10. Oct. 22, 3 pm. $30-$35/ person. Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. (327-1584) OPERATION HOTEL VICTORY RUN A 5K/10K benefiting The Guardians Foundation, a local nonprofit that assists military veterans and their families. Oct. 22, 9-11 am. $22. Riverfront Park, 705 N. Howard. theguardiansfoundation.org (990-6088) THE PUMPKIN BALL The 13th annual formal fall gala raises funds for Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital and the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Oct. 22, 5:30-11 pm. $150/person. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. thepumpkinball.org (279-7000) REDEMPTION SONG “The story behind the song of Impanda,” an event to raise funds and awareness for the locallybased nonprofit supporting education in Rwanda. Oct. 22, 7 pm. $50/person.

Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. community-building.org (991-9201) SOUP FOR THE SOUL Enjoy a bowl of soup and support the Arts in Healing program at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital.

Wednesdays in October, at participating restaurants: bit.ly/2dHh4qJ

COMEDY

2.0PEN MIC Local comedy night hosted

by Ken McComb. Thursdays, from 8-10 pm. Free. The District Bar, 916 W. First Ave. facebook.com/districtbarspokane/ GARY GULMAN Originally from Boston, Gary is one of only a handful to perform on every single late night comedy program. Oct. 20-22, 8 pm; also Oct. 21-22, 10:30 pm. $15-$26. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague. (318-9998) REEL HORROR Comedians from the Bing’s Comedy Edition perform spoofs, sketches and stand up as they eviscerate favorite horror movies. Oct. 21, 8 pm. $10/$12.50. Ella’s Theater, 1017 W. First. friendsofthebing.org IMPROV MONSTER MASH The Improv Co-op performs in costume for this all ages show. Oct. 22, 8 pm. Free. Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Ap-

pleway Ave. bit.ly/2dhRfh2 (342-2055) ADAM FERARRA The actor/comedian is an internationally touring headliner, two-time nominee for best male standup by the American Comedy Awards, and has three Comedy Central Specials.

Oct. 23, 8 pm. $18-$24. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague. (318-9998) SPOKANE COMEDY’S STANDUP SHOWDOWN Comedians get a topic and have four minutes to perform; the crowd then votes for a winner. Tuesdays, from 8-10 pm. Free. The Observatory, 15 S. Howard. (598-8933)

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COMMUNITY

COLVILLE CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH The seventh year of the local, 12-acre corn maze, with a pumpkin and squash patch. Open through Oct. 31; Sat-Sun from 11 am-7:30 pm and MonFri, from 4-7:30 pm. $5-$7. At 73 Oakshott Rd. colvillecornmaze.com FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE Proceeds from the sale of donated used books and former library books benefit programs at the library.

Oct. 18-22. Downtown Spokane Library, 906 W. Main Ave. spokanelibrary.org LOST EGYPT: ANCIENT SECRETS, MODERN SCIENCE Explore ancient Egypt with hands-on activities, human and animal mummies and real Egyptian artifacts. Through Jan. 6; open Tue-Sun, 10 am-5 pm (until 8 pm on Wed; halfprice admission on Tue). $5-$10/admission. The MAC, 2316 W. First. (456-3931) THE PUMPKIN PROJECT Project Hope’s pumpkin patch offers pumpkins by donation, with the added opportunity to buy a pumpkin for a neighbor.

Proceeds benefit Project Hope’s mission of creating opportunities for youth through community engagement, job training and education. Patch is located in the 700 block of North Ash St., in West Central. Oct. 15-30; Sat-Sun from 9 am-6:30 pm; Thu-Fri, 3:30-6:30 pm. spokanepumpkin.com CHINESE LANTERN FEST All new displays are featured, along with the artisan vendor village, cultural and acrobatic performances, food and more. Through Oct. 30; Sun-Thu, 5-10 pm; Fri-Sat, 5-11 pm. Performances Sun-Thu at 6:30 and 8:30 pm; Fri-Sat at 7 and 9 pm. $10$15/entry; $40/family pass (2 adults, 2 youth) and $60/all-access pass. Kids three and under free. Riverfront Park. spokanelanternfestival.com CITY SCHOOL HAUNTED HOUSE West Valley City School presents the 8th annual haunted house, “The Infected.”

Located at 1441 N. Argonne (former Safeway building). Oct. 21-22 and 28-29, 6:30-9:30 pm. $7. West Valley City School, 8920 E. Valleyway Ave. cityschool.wix.com/hauntedhouse CELEBRATE WONDER WOMAN DAY! The United Nations is officially swearing in Wonder Woman as an honorary ambassador empowering girls and women.

The Spokane Feminist Forum celebrates the occasion with cupcakes, cookies, books, and buttons, coloring, and a presentation on WW’s history. Oct. 21, 4:30-

6 pm. Free. Downtown Spokane Library, 906 W. Main. (309-6943) HARVEST BLESSINGS The barn is stuffed with antiques, vintage, home decor, industrial, signs, primitives and more. Oct. 21-22, 10 am-4 pm. Free.

Past Blessings Farm, 8521 N. Orchard Prairie. pastblessingsfarm.com THE HILLBILLY HAUNTED HOUSE Featuring hillbillies, zombies and monsters, oh my! Oct. 21-29, Fri-Sat from 6-10 pm.

Also Oct. 30, 6-8 pm. $5. At 34727 N. Milan Elk Rd., Chattaroy. (292-8411) SHE-TECH SPOKANE Spokane women offer support to moms/women/girls facing STEM learning obstacles at this event offering practical tips and answers for anyone interested in STEM careers. Oct. 21, 6-8 pm. Free and open to the public. Startup Spokane Central, 610 W. Second. bit.ly/2e7w6Xg VALLEY MISSION HAUNTED POOL Ghouls, monsters and ghosts have taken over Valley Mission Pool and are ready to frighten those who are brave enough to enter. Oct. 21-22 and 28-29, 7-10 pm. Bring a canned food donation for $1 off. $3-$4. Valley Mission Park, 11123 E. Mission. (688-0300) BOO BASH COSTUME BALL Begins with a tango lesson, followed by general dancing, refreshments, prizes, a costume contest and more. Open to all ages. Oct. 22, 7-10 pm. $5-$6. Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. cityofsandpoint.com (208-699-0421) HAUNTED ZOMBIE HIKE The fifth annual event, benefiting the Riverside State Park Foundation, offers a halfmile hike through the woods, which are filled with zombies. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult; no pets allowed. Oct. 22, 6-9 pm. $5-$10. At the 7-Mile Airstrip; 7903 W. Missoula Rd. (Directions: http://j. mp/7mileairstrip). (465-5066) WEST CENTRAL CLEANUP Includes numerous opportunities for the community to help clean up the neighborhood; see site for details and to sign up for various sites. Oct. 22, 8 am-noon. bit.ly/2dYVrn0 (625-6733) TEDXSPOKANE Local and national speakers present brief, motivational talks on the theme “Passion in Motion.” Oct. 22, 9 am-3 pm. $25-$35. St. George’s School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. tedxspokane.com (464-8764) SEEING THE BETTER CITY Join Futurewise and Chuck Wolfe, land-use and environmental law attorney, for an interactive tour of the West Central neighborhood and an evening talk on observing the urban form. Oct. 23, 1 pm. $25-$125. Central Food, 1335 W. Summit Pkwy. (315-8036) MOMS CLUB HALLOWEEN OPEN HOUSE Area moms with their kids and a guest are invited to attend the group’s Halloween event. Kids are encouraged to come in costume, with treats, crafts, and activities provided. RSVP requested. Oct. 25, 10 am-noon. Free. Knox Presbyterian, 806 W. Knox. (328-7540) NAT GEO LIVE: RHINOS, RICKSHAWS, & REVOLUTIONS Photojournalist Ami Vitale chronicles her journey from documenting warzones to helping to reintroduce rhinos to the wild, and donning a panda costume to remain anonymous among the giant mammals. Oct. 26, 7 pm. $29.50-$39.50. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. wcebroadway.com (777-6253)

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My husband of a year is very tight with cash. It’s always save, save, save. I recently traded in my car, and I needed $1,000 more for the new one, but he never offered to give it to me.

My parents ended up paying it. I make my own money, but not a lot, and I’m wondering what kind of financial arrangement makes sense in a marriage. —Confused Your husband comes into the living room, and there you are — sitting on the floor with a Starbucks cup and a cardboard sign that says, “Anything helps. God bless.”

Unfortunately, the passive-aggressiveness of the wife-as-panhandler approach is toxic in the long run. However, the theatrics would get your message across better than the nonverbal forms of communication you’ve probably been using — pouting and closing cabinet doors a little more forcefully than usual.

Like a lot of women, you may assume that whatever subtle emotional cues you can read, men can also read. However, research by social psychologist Judith A. Hall finds that women are far better than men at spotting and decoding nonverbal signals in facial expressions and body language. Women’s having evolved greater aptitude for this makes sense, as newborn infants generally aren’t in the habit of expressing their needs with, “Hey, mom-lady…would you grab me a pack of smokes and a beer?”

So, yes, if you want something from your husband, you do have to put that out there in spoken-word form. But beyond that, you two need to sit down and hammer out a fiscal policy for your relationship — where the lines get drawn on “yours”/“mine”/“ours” and “what if one of us has a financial crisis and needs an alternative to, oh, stealing a mule to get to work every day?”

In coming up with this policy, it’s important to go beyond the cold dollars-and-cents view and discuss each other’s attitudes surrounding money, especially any issues and fears.

Then, when there’s a conflict, each of you can maybe start with a little compassion for the other’s point of view.

It also might help to understand that our views about money are influenced by genetics and what behavioral ecologists call our “life history strategy” — a term that relates to whether our upbringing was stable and “safe” or risky and unpredictable. Child development researcher Jay Belsky and his colleagues find that a stable childhood environment tends to lead to a more future-oriented approach (saving, for example), whereas, say, growing up ducking gunfire or just having divorced parents and getting moved around a lot tends to lead to a more now-oriented approach (spendorama!).

Whatever your past, going off into the sunset being chased by creditors can be a marriage killer. Family studies researcher Jeffrey Dew finds that married couples with a bunch of “consumer debt” (owing on credit cards, loans for consumer goods, and past-due bills) fight more about everything — from sex to chores to in-laws. And research by sociologist Carolyn Vogler, among others, finds that couples who pool their money (like their money got married, too!) tend to be happier. I would guess that the spirit in this is important — going all in financially…“us against the world!” instead of, “If you lose your job and can’t pay your share of the rent, don’t worry, baby. I’ll help you pitch your tent on the front lawn.”

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Pot is legal where I live, and it helps ease my knee pain from years of running. I’ve noticed that it also makes me feel more sensual. I want to share the marijuana experience with my boyfriend when we make love, but he says pot (even the “energizing” strains) makes him “inert” and “obsessively analytic.” How do I get him to be more open-minded?

—Merry Jane Pot does open your boyfriend’s mind — to a four-hour rumination on the meaning of burritos.

Welcome to what biologist Ernst Mayr called “human variability” — the existence of individual differences. We see it in how some of us enjoy a surprise kick of peanut butter in our chocolate milkshake, while for others, it’s “Wow…look how I’ve swelled up, just like a human balloon.” Likewise, research on the cognitive impact of pot by neuroscientist Antonio Verdejo-Garcia shows varying effects on research participants’ “sustained attention” (among other things) -- in line with which one of two genotypes they have.

Consider that being nagged to start smoking pot is probably as annoying as being nagged to stop. Sure, you have the best of intentions — sharing your sensual experience with him. And, if he smokes pot, you can — after he stops communing with the rug, asking the little fibers, “Did you ever consider that the tortilla is the perfect metaphor for human consciousness?” n ©2016, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. • Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405 or email AdviceAmy@aol.com (www.advicegoddess.com)

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EVENTS | CALENDAR SPOKANE CONTRA DANCE Spokane Folklore Society’s weekly Wednesday night dance with band Out of Nowhere and caller Emily Faulkner from Sandpoint. No experience needed.

Beginner workshop at 7:15 pm. Oct. 26, 7:30-9:30 pm. $5-$7. Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth. spokanefolklore.org

FILM

CHINA ON FILM SERIES A series presented by Lindaman Chair Anthony E. Clark, showcasing films that represent China’s angst and acceptance during decades of transition. Oct. 20, 27 and Nov. 3, at 6:30 pm. Free and open to the public. Whitworth University, 300 W. Hawthorne Rd. whitworth.edu PLANETARIUM SHOW: SECRET LIVES OF STARS This show highlights the life cycles and diversity of stars in the universe around us. Oct. 20-23 (times vary). $6/adults; $3/CCS students, ages 3-18. SFCC, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Dr. spokanefalls.edu/ planetarium SUDS & CINEMA: THE BIG LEBOWSKI The Inlander’s annual screening of the cult classic, with beer from No-Li Brewhouse, Brain Freeze ice cream, a costume contest and more. Doors open at 6 pm. Oct. 20, 7 pm. Riverside Place, 1108 W. Riverside. bit.ly/ SudsLebowski ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW The cult classic screens Oct. 21-22 at 9 pm and 11:59 pm. $10, includes prop bag. Kenworthy, 508 S. Main. kenworthy.org EARTH, MOON & SUN An educational planetarium show for kids. Oct. 22 and Dec. 3, 3 pm. $3-$6. SFCC, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Dr. spokanefalls.edu/planetarium ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS James Corden stars in this original uproarious National Theatre production. Oct. 23, 2 pm. $17. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. friendsofthebing.org PEACE AMONG BLACK HILLS A story of love, loss, and overcoming hardship during the war with the Plains Indians. Oct. 23, 6-6:45 pm. $4-$8.

Panida Theater, 300 N. First. (208255-7801) YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN A screening of Mel Brooks’ take on Mary Shelly’s classic novel, starring Teri Garr and the late Gene Wilder. Hosted by Movies 101’s Nathan Weinbender. Oct. 24, 7 pm. $3-$12. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. friendsofthebing.org FIXED: THE SCIENCE/FICTION OF HUMAN ENHANCEMENT Told primarily through the perspectives of five people with disabilities, this documentary takes a close look at the implications of emerging human enhancement technologies for the future of humanity. Oct. 25 at 9 am, 10:30 am and noon. Free. SFCC, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Dr. spokanefalls.edu PALOUSE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL Each Tuesday in October, the Kenworthy screens a different French film, with English subtitles. Tuesdays at 7 pm. $5/film; $15/pass. The Kenworthy, 508 S. Main St. kenworthy.org (208-882-4127) DISABILITY AWARENESS FILM FEST Offering screenings each month, through April. See website for titles

and descriptions. Oct. 26, Nov. 9, Dec. 7, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 15 and April 19, all showings at noon. Free. North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden. bit. ly/1SiBHKi NAMI SPOKANE: OPEN YOUR MIND NAMI Spokane’s annual event includes a screening of the film “Canvas,” a compassionate portrayal of a family as they grapple with the realities of their mother and wife’s schizophrenia. Followed by a panel discussion. Oct. 26, 6:30-9:30 pm.

Free, donations appreciated. The MAC, 2316 W. First. (838-5515)

FOOD & DRINK

AUTUMN PIE CLASS WITH NICOLE FRICKLE Learn techniques on several old favorites like pumpkin, and a new twist with apple. Bring your own rolling pin. Offered Oct. 20 and 27, at 5:30 pm. $45/session. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon. thekitchenengine.com LOCAL HARVEST: SUSTAINABLE FOODS Join the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy, Pantry Fuel and Vino! for a 3-course meal featuring local ingredients that support a

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Get the scoop on this weekend’s events with our newsletter. Sign up at Inlander.com/newsletter. healthy diet and the protection of resources like water and land in food production. Oct. 20, 6-8 pm. $75/person. Second Harvest Food Bank, 1234 E. Front. inlandnwland.org A TASTE OF ITALY Taste six wines with food from Angelo’s Ristorante.

Oct. 21, 6-8 pm. $50. Gourmet Way, 8222 N. Gov’t Way. gourmetwayhayden.com AN EVENING IN TUSCANY A concert by the Washington Idaho Jazz Combo and Symphony, with hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, a silent auction, dessert auction, and wine pull. Oct. 21, 6-10 pm. $45/$50. Banyan’s on the Ridge, 1260 Palouse Ridge Dr. (332-3408) SPOKANE CRAFT BEER & COOKIE FEST Support Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho while sampling local craft beer and Girl Scout cookies during the 4th annual event. Ages 21+. Oct. 22, 4-7 pm. $15$20. Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and N. Idaho, 1404 N. Ash. gsewni.org OKTOBERQUEST The casino hosts a Bavarian celebration with beer tastings, food specials, giveaways, costume contest and more. Oct. 22, 3-9 pm. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Rd. northernquest.com (509-242-7000) SLOW BRAISED BEEF CHILI In class Chef Mark teaches the secrets to a mouth watering, hearty chili loaded with beef, chiles, tomatoes and spices. Oct. 23, 2 pm. $39. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. thekitchenengine. com MUSHROOM FORAGING & IDENTIFICATION An presentation about foraging for mushrooms and identi-

fying them. The class facilitator also brings in-season mushrooms for hands-on learning. Oct. 24, 6:30 pm.

Free. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry.

(444-5331) CULTURED PALATES Learn some easy appetizers, cheese displays, and then learn to pair wines with the food.

Oct. 27, 6-8 pm. $49. Inland Northwest Culinary Academy (INCA), 1810 N. Greene St. (533-8141)

MUSIC

MUSIC IN HISTORIC HOMES An intimate classical concert in the historic Coolidge-Rising Home (1405 W. Ninth) to kick off the 25th anniversary season. Music by Martin Zyskowski, a retired percussion teacher from EWU and former principal timpanist of the Spokane Symphony. Oct. 19 & 20, at 3, 5 and 7 pm. $25. spokanehistoricconcerts.org BILLBOARD ON BERNARD A concert featuring the Unity choir, hand selected soloists, and special guest musicians performing Billboard hits from the 50’s until today. Oct. 21-22, at 7 pm. $20. Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S. Bernard. unityspokane.org PALOUSE CHORAL SOCIETY: THE BEST OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN This concert introduces area audiences to Dr. Sarah J. Graham, the new Artistic and Music Director of the choral group. Oct. 21, 7:30 pm. $15/ adults; $8/students. U. of Idaho Administration Building, 851 Campus Dr. (208-352-0201) JOHN NILESN The award-winning Oregon pianist is one of the first performers to use the grand piano recently acquired by the Harrington Opera House Society. Proceeds benefit ongoing rehabilitation projects for the historic venue. Oct. 22, 7-8:45 pm. $15-$18. Harrington Opera House. bit. ly/2dCoDyf NORTHWEST SACRED MUSIC CHORALE: PRAISE UNENDING The chorale opens its season with a collection of sacred choral works. Oct. 22, 3-4:30 pm. $16-$22. Central Lutheran, 512 S. Bernard. nwsmc.org PAUL NELSON BAND An evening of rock and blues, with Peter Rivera (former lead singer of Rare Earth) joined

by Spokane blues guitarist Joe Brasch and Danny McCollim on keyboards.

Oct. 22, 7:30 pm. $25. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. (534-5805) SPOKANE SYMPHONY CLASSICS 3: A HYMN TO NATURE A concert celebrating the works of Gustav Mahler, featuring performances by the Spokane Symphony Chorale, women of the Whitworth Choir, the Spokane Area Youth Choir and MaryAnn McCormick, alto. Oct. 22, 8 pm; Oct. 23, 3 pm. $15-$54. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague. spokanesymphony.org ORGANIST TODD WILSON Featuring a concert of works by Bach, Widor and Durufle. Oct. 23, 4 pm. $15. St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. (838-4277) SPOKANE BRITISH BRASS BAND The band’s season opener, under the direction of Chris Grant. Oct. 23, 3-4:30 pm. $10/adults; kids and students free. SFCC, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Dr. sbbb.org (999-8717) AUDITORIUM CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES For the second concert of its

30th anniversary season, the series presents Deviant Septet, a contemporary chamber ensemble. Oct. 25, 7:30 pm. $10-$22. U. of Idaho Admin Building, 851 Campus Dr. uidaho.edu/ class/acms

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TANGLED UP: WOMEN ON THE FLY A women’s fly fishing instructional weekend, teaching the basics of fly fishing, with an à la carte salmon dinner. Oct. 21-22. $75-$100. Kalispel Golf and Country Club, 2010 W. Waikiki Rd. inlandnwland.org (328-2939) FALL PRUNING CLASS Jim Demand discusses the importance of pruning evergreens, deciduous plants, trees, flowering shrubs and perennials. Oct. 22, 10 am. Free and open to the public.

Manito Park, 1800 S. Grand Blvd. thefriendsofmanito.org (509-456-8038) WHITEWATER KAYAKING A session offering something for all levels, from newbies to experts. Oct. 24, 7-8:30 pm.

Free. Mountain Gear Corporate Offices, 6021 E. Mansfield Ave. sckc.ws/ DEEP CREEK PRESERVE FALL BIRD MIGRATION Local guides Bea take visitors on tours of the Inland Northwest land Conservancy’s bird migration land, home to more than 200 species.

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CHICAGO A local production of longest-running musical in Broadway history. Through Oct. 23, Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $24-$28. Modern Theater Spokane, 174 S. Howard. themoderntheater.org (455-7529) LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS The new Aspire Community Theatre performs this musical favorite. Oct. 20-30; ThuSat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $12-$15.

Eagles Lodge, 209 E. Sherman Ave. aspirecda.com MEDEA: HER STORY A new text that explores the hows and whys of the Medea story, starring Professor Kelly Quinnett. Through Oct. 23, Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $10-$15. U. of Idaho Hartung Theater, 6th & Stadium Way. (208-885-6465) THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW A loving homage to the classic B sci-fi film.

Through Nov. 5; Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Special late shows on Fri-Sat at 11 pm. $25. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. spokanecivictheatre.com TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL The NIC Theatre Department presents Shakespeare’s comedy. Oct. 20-22 and 27-29 at 7:30 pm. Free.

Schuler Performing Arts Center at North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave. (208-769-3220) ‘NIGHT MOTHER The 1983 Pulitzer winner explores the contemplation of choosing one’s own destiny. Oct. 21-Nov. 6, Thu-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $24-$31. Modern Theater CdA, 1320 E. Garden Ave. themoderntheater.org CHOICES Follow a Midwestern farm family as they make some tough “choices.” Through Oct. 23; Fri-Sat, 7 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $6-$12. Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union Ave. pendoreilleplayers.org (447-9900)

FAIRY TALE MYSTERY SHOW Coeur d’Alene Murder Mystery Theatre presents an interactive theatre event and costume party. Oct. 21, 7 pm. $25.

Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. William. thejacklincenter.org THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW A spooky show alive with hilarious action and fun. Oct. 21-30, Fri-Sat at 7 pm; Sat at 3 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $8/$10. Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines. (9956718) THE MUSIC MAN Meredith Willson’s 1957 musical comedy follows the fast-talking Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa. Oct. 21-22 at 7:30 pm, also Oct. 16 at 2 pm. $10$12. Whitworth, 300 W. Hawthorne Rd. whitworth.edu A PIECE OF MY HEART A powerful, drama of six women who went to Vietnam: five nurses and a country western singer. Oct. 14-30, Fri-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $10. Stage Left Theater, 108 W. Third. spokanestageleft.org SHREK: THE MUSICAL A production based on the Oscar-winning animated film. Through Oct. 23; Fri at 7 pm, Sat-Sun at 2 pm. $8-$12. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia.

(328-4886) A FINE & PLEASANT MISERY A performance of the Patrick F. McManus comedy, starring Tim Behrens. Proceeds benefit the Northwest Mediation Center. Oct. 22, 7:30 pm. $25. Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. (456-0103) MET LIVE IN HD: DON GIOVANNI The charismatic baritone Simon Keenlyside plays the title hero, opera’s ultimate cad, who goes to hell in a dazzling coup de théâtre. Oct. 22, 9:55 am. $15$20. The Kenworthy, 508 S. Main St. kenworthy.org

ARTS

HANDWOVEN TEXTILES GALLERY SALE Shop for handwoven items at this annual sale of goods from members of the Spokane Handweavers’ Guild. Oct. 21, 5-8 pm; Oct. 22, 10 am-5 pm; Oct. 23, 12-4 pm. Spokane Handweavers’ Guild Hall, 606 W. Garland. spokaneweavers.org WSU AUTUMN ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: The annual arts and crafts fair offers hundreds of vendors selling handmade and artisan goods. Oct. 21, 10 am-8 pm and Oct. 22, 10 am-5 pm.

Beasley Coliseum, 925 NE Fairway Rd. (509-335-3525) ART A LA CARTE An open house presenting art mediums for adult visitors to create hands-on projects guided by member-artists of the CdA Art Association. Oct. 22, 11 am-3 pm. Free. CdA Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave. coeurdaleneartassoc.org VISITING WRITER: BENJAMIN BUSCH The author, poet, actor, filmmaker, and photographer reads from his war memoir “Dust to Dust (Ecco).” Followed by Q&A session; books available for sale/signing. Oct. 26, 7:30-9:30 pm. Free. Kenworthy, 508 S. Main.

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“Do you know what caused Pepper?” McCartney was once asked by producer George Martin. “In one word, George, drugs,” he said. “Pot.” “And [without cannabis] there wouldn’t be a Bringing It All Back Home, and there wouldn’t be a Highway 61 or a Blonde on Blonde either,” says Bob Gallagher, owner of the Spokane record store 4000 Holes. But Dylan’s influence on the Fab Four, he argues, transcended the drugs. “Dylan showed Lennon you don’t have to write about gobbledygook,” says Gallagher. “You ...continued on page 80

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Harry still has us under his spell.

Harry Potter, Always Why, after all this time, we’re still infatuated with the Boy Who Lived

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nder a starry night sky they played witches and wizards, the good and the bad and the somewhere in between. The new play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child had just come out in script form, and for four magical summer nights in a row, Eric Moe’s family hosted a reader’s theater in their Spokane backyard, with friends and relatives tackling various roles. This family of Potter Pals was not alone in their excitement for the book released in July, as U.S. sales totaled 2 million in just two days. I also hosted a reading party, though my crew only made it through a couple of scenes.

It’s because of Joanne “J.K.” Rowling that we gather.

Because of her creativity, we have Harry Potter and his wizarding world, a fictional place that has come to represent something entirely real — including two actual theme parks — for so many.

Now, nearly 20 years since the first Potter book was published, it would be easy to look at the script’s sales numbers, which pale in comparison to the 8.3 million copies the Deathly Hallows finale moved in one day back in 2007, and conclude that Harry Potter mania has waned.

But the play itself, running in London’s West End, is sold out until 2018, and the upcoming film spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which Rowling wrote, will now receive four more installments.

Joining in for Halloween weekend, the Spokane Symphony hosts a Harry Potter event, complete with a cos-

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tume contest and the orchestra playing the John Williams scores so integral to the original eight Potter movies.

Moe, a trumpet player for the symphony, says he’s thrilled to be able to play the (often brass-centered) music from one of his favorite series, one that he now gets to share with his three kids.

“The reason I love the books is the core message that you choose who you’re going to be, despite what the world throws at you,” Moe says. “Harry and Voldemort are very similar, but they choose differently how they go through life.”

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or the foreseeable future, Harry’s world will continue to wring fans of their hard-earned galleons, and no one seems to mind. Not only can you purchase Potter-inspired makeup or listen to a Harry and the Potters CD, but Spokane kids can take Potter-themed summer classes at Saint George’s School, Spokane Civic Theatre and Corbin Art Center.

Yet Janelle Smith, the children’s department manager at Auntie’s Bookstore, was worried that the shop’s Cursed Child midnight release party might be less popular, despite still having two shelves entirely dedicated to the series.

“We were not sure, with the book being so much past the others and being written in a play format,” Smith says. “Is it for adults? Or is for those who are currently reading? And we didn’t know who would turn up. But

it was a huge turnout. All ages, from 2-year-olds to grandparents, were there decked out in costume.”

Gonzaga University’s student-sanctioned Harry Potter Club also continues to fly high, sorting its members into the four Hogwarts houses each September, playing Quidditch and hosting multiple movie and trivia nights.

“It’s nice to have a silly club to escape to after a stressful week of classes and tests,” says club president Katreina Carpenter in an email. “The series has just been a big part of my life, so it’s nice to hold onto that throughout college as well.”

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ut there’s also something serious about a series that taught so many kids the power of reading, and that continues to enthrall and delight. Unlike the flash-in-the-pan Twilight or 50 Shades of Grey series, Rowling’s prose is a wonder. As James W. Thomas wrote in his book Repotting Harry Potter: A Professor’s Book-by-Book Guide for the Serious Re-Reader, “‘Serious’ literature is literature we reread with pleasure and surprise — delighted or even amazed at what we initially missed that was there, and moved yet again at what we felt the first time.”

That’s why so many Potter fans like to gather together, as Amber Williams, a librarian at North Spokane Library, understands. She says folks who don’t want to read Rowling’s masterworks don’t bother her; after all, there are so many other books to read.

“We don’t all have to like the same things, but the people who loved Harry Potter got a lot of joy from it,” Williams says. “When I finally get to share this with my daughter, I want to share that joy. It’s human nature to want to explore that. It’s the camaraderie in finding others who have.” n Symphony Special: The Music of Harry Potter • Sat, Oct. 29, at 2 and 8 pm • $19-$39/under 12 half-price • Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox • 1001 W. Sprague • spokanesymphony.org • 624-1200

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