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Who says you can’t go home again? Newsflash, you can! When John and Deb-
bie Hieber moved into John’s childhood home, their extensive remodel helped
take the home from a 1950’s modern marvel to a current day stunner. Everything
is the same, and yet, everything is different.
Top Green Bluff piCkS anD TipS It’s a sure sign of fall when people start
heading toward Green Bluff. From cider, to
pumpkin donuts and corn mazes, here are
the best places to hit when you head for the
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fall arTS previewIt’s curtains up for the Spokane Symphony
and many local theater groups as their fall
schedules get underway. Take a sneek peak
at all there is to see and hear this fall.
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Cover Illustrated by Tom Quinn. Quinn painted this great original cover for our September issue. He was asked to take two seemingly disparate subjects, law and the arts, and meld them into a wonderful cover. Bravo, Tom!
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Editor’s LEttEr
Kicking and Screaming
BuzzHometown Author;
What’s Hot What’s Not;Around the World
MEtro taLkProject Hope
what i knowGU President,
Dr. Thayne McCulloh tells us what he knows
LocaL cuisinEGreen Bluff Tips and Picks
rEstaurant rEviEwsGordy’s Sichuan;
Coeur d’Alene Food Trucks
Liquid LiBationsSomething to Wine About
naturaLLyJohn Latta takes us to
Spectacle Lake
hEaLth BEatDupuytren’s Contracture;
Mountain Biking
hoMEstyLEsKitchens and Baths
rEaL EstatERenting
historyFrontier Justice: Spokane Police
PEts & vEtsEnd of life decisions for your pet
thE scEnEEWU Football!
art FEaturEMad Hatter Vintage Flea Market
artist ProFiLERobin Dare
Book rEviEwsBooks by local authors
datEBookWhat to put on the calendar
rEstaurant MEnu GuidELocal restaurant’s best offerings
dininG GuidEWhere to chow down in this town
why wE LivE hErEA picture is worth a thousand words
conTenTs what’s inside
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Food Kevin Finchkevin@spokanecda.com
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artArt Director David Craryart@spokanecda.com
Senior Graphic Designer Kristi Somdaykristi@spokanecda.com
photographerSEric Barro Alan Bisson Rajah Bose Rocky Castaneda Barb Chase David Crary John Latta Richelle Opland Rick Singer
ContributorSSuzanne & Tony Bamonte George Critchlow, J.D Heather Evans Linda Finney Paul K. Haeder Sarah Hauge Jennifer LaRue John Latta Dr. Thayne McCulloh Laurie L. Ross Justin Rundle Holly Chase Williams Dmitri Zaslavsky
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editor’S letter
KicKing and screaming is how i have usually transitioned from summer to fall. Perhaps not literally,
but there has often been an inner tantrum in my mind. summer holds so many great elements, and the thought of losing them to the short cold days of fall, and eventually winter, can be too much.
The long days of summer allow for walking in the evening after work, one of my favorite things to do. People are out and about and neighbors stop to chat, and when you get home, there is nothing better than sitting in a chair on the deck, letting the warm wind wash over you with a book in hand, and a refreshing beverage next to you. i can’t remember the last time i sat in a chair on the deck and let the cold chilly fall winds wash over me, while thinking “this is so nice.”
The early morning light of summer makes it so much easier to jump out of bed and meet the day with enthusiasm and expectation. 5:15 a.m. doesn’t have such an inviting look to it when the world is still cloaked in darkness. in fact, if there ever was a reason to crawl back into bed, this darkness is it.
Back in the day, summer used to bring the end of summer camp and vacations with friends, replaced instead with the return to school. inevitably, it seemed like the first day of school would be one of the hottest days of the entire summer, and i would sit in the classroom, looking out at the blue skies, while sweltering in my crisp new pair of jeans, longing for days at the lake or at the local pool.
Kicking and Screaming
somewhere along the line, though, my tune began to change. sure, i still fight it a bit, sad to see summer go, but i am beginning to appreciate fall more and more each year. For one thing, i look forward to the return to routine. even though i am not in school, it seems like everything runs on the school calendar, meaning september is the start of a new year. Just as resolutions are made in January, the start of fall always gives me reason to pause and think about what i would like to accomplish in the months that stretch out ahead.
a lot of organizations also feel that beginning-of-the-year mentality when it comes to fall, and it is when they launch their new seasons. With everyone back on track and staying in town, plans are set for the fun ahead. isn’t fall the perfect time to get out of the crisp air, and settle in for a little community theatre? Or maybe to get lost in the stirring sounds of a symphony? We are celebrating the return of fall, and therefore, the return of the arts, by showcasing some of the upcoming stage and symphony performances in our community, on page 62.
Of course, the arts encompasses more than just theatre and music; be sure to check out our datebook section on a regular basis to find listings for many of the local galleries, featuring incredible work of local artists. This community is brimming with talent!
With the change of season is sure to come the change of colors, as well. We are blessed with four seasons, each of which puts on a show-stopping performance of color. On page 56, outdoor writer John Latta shares something of a spectacle with us in this issue. He takes us to spectacle Lake, sharing some of the stunning scenery he took in while there. You may be inspired to put on the hiking shoes and hit the great trails surrounding this area.
Fall is a great time to get out and explore our community. While it is sad to see the beautiful flower gardens emptied after a season of impressive floral displays, the new colors of fall offer a fresh palette. manito Park in the fall is stunning, with all the colored leaves creating a crisp carpet on the ground of the park. it’s the perfect setting for a walk, or to toss the football.
speaking of football, it is back in full force in the fall! Whether high school football games, or college games, there is no shortage of pigskin action in these parts during this season. We are cheering on the local high school teams, and looking forward to a great season for our neighboring eWU eagles and WsU cougars.
Finally, hands down, the best part about living in this area during the transition to fall is the annual trek to green Bluff. growing up, my family would go every year to buy apples and pick pumpkins, and now the tradition continues with my young nieces and nephews and extended family in tow. Until you’ve experienced a green Bluff trip yourself, it is hard to believe what you’re missing. Whether you have been to green Bluff every fall, or are thinking about making an inaugural trek, you will enjoy food writer Kevin Finch’s inside scoop, with his top tips for enjoying green Bluff, on page 41.
With this issue as your guide, i hope you enjoy the transition from summer to fall, and that you, too, go into this time of year kicking and screaming — kicking your heels up with delight and letting out screams of excitement about the coming season.
Happy transition into fall, and happy reading!
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1-2-3 FOR LIFE REDEEMED Blythe, WOW! What an amazing article
(Life Redeemed, august 2011)! i really liked how you wove Ugm and crosswalk together by focusing on the people who’ve experienced transformation. anyway, just wanted to say great job.
Wil Wilhelm
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Wow! What an amazing job you did on Life Redeemed. The photos are fantastic and the story gripping. i love the quotes you used from both directors of the men’s and women’s recovery programs, and the way you told the graduates’ stories shows understanding and respect. Just an all-around awesome job. Kudos.
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Thank you for the uplifting article, Life Redeemed. Having been associated with the Union gospel mission for a number of years, i can give testimony that many lives that have been “redeemed” through the ministry of mission and those who have chosen to become god-dependent in their own individual lives. The mission can and does provide the opportunity, but only god can and does radically change lives.
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FOURTH AMENDMENT LEMONmr. Bozzi, i write in response to Lilacs and
Lemons in the July/august 2011 issue of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living. specifically, i take issue with the Lemon awarded to the spokane federal judge who dismissed pornography charges against a defendant on the basis of a “technicality.”
The Fourth amendment of the United states constitution forbids the government, both state and federal, from engaging in unreasonable searches and seizures of a person and that person’s property. it is a basic tenet of criminal law supported by more than two hundred years of case law development. every federal and state law enforcement officer has the duty and obligation to be familiar with Fourth amendment procedural and substantive requirements. The search warrant issued by a judicial officer in response to an affidavit by law enforcement personnel is reviewed for substantive merit and credibility. Failure to disclose pertinent facts which pertain to the credibility of an informant is tantamount to misrepresenting facts to obtain the warrant.
The courts, in their wisdom, decided long ago, that evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth amendment, is to be suppressed. The federal judge who issued the opinion in the pornography case was well versed in Fourth amendment law. He had before him for consideration not only briefs and arguments from the United states attorney’s office but also from defense counsel. His chambers staff had independently reviewed the law and facts. additionally, he drew upon more than 30 years of experience as a federal judge.
The dismissal was correctly ordered; a violation of the Fourth amendment is not a “mere technicality” nor “nonsense” but a procedural and substantive repudiation of a cornerstone of our constitution. a federal judge takes an oath to uphold the constitution of the United states. The eastern district of Washington is blessed with a federal bench that is above reproach. To the extent any blame is warranted, it lies with the investigating officer.
Cheryl KingenWSBA Attorney Emeritus
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CORRECTIONS: Architectural photographer Alan Bisson was mistakenly not credited for his photos on the featured house story in the August 2011 issue. We apologize, regret the error, and appreciate Alan’s contributions to our publication.
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Hometown AutHor
If there Is one thIng spokane loves, It Is having a local in the spotlight; henceforth, our love affair with Bing Crosby, Craig T. Nelson and John Stockton. Add a new name to the list: Julian Guthrie. Never heard of her? Here’s the quick version: local girl loves Spokane, moves to the big city, but her heart never leaves here. She writes a book. It’s good; really good – as in it lands on the “18 Books to Watch For in September 2011” list in O Magazine, a little publication put out by someone named Oprah.
The Grace of Everyday Saints, by Spokane native Julian Guthrie is the true story of an eclectic group of parishioners from St. Brigid Church in San Francisco, who rallied together to save their church, despite the doors suddenly being closed by the Catholic archdiocese, in 1993. The parishoners met weekly for nearly 13 years,
Julian Guthrie
convinced their church was worth saving. Guthrie delves into their hearts and minds, learning the motivation for their fight, and the grace and faith that kept them going.
Not sure a book about a church in San Francisco can capture the interest of people living in Spokane? “It is a story that will resonate with Catholics anywhere, particularly in cities including Spokane that have had their diocese file for bankruptcy because of clergy abuse cases,” says Guthrie. “This is a book for people of all faiths—or no faith. It is a dramatic narrative, full of twists and turns and genuinely loveable characters. And, it asks questions that have no geographic boundaries: Can communities save us when hierarchies fail? Is the faith that is found in a walk in a forest as real as faith that is felt in a house of worship?”
In the introduction of the book Guthrie asks her readers, “What in your life is worth fighting for?” It is an interesting
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firSt look Buzz
by Vincent Bozzi
LiLacs & LEMons
LEMONS to magazines with scented perfume strips. Sometimes I like them, but does anyone check these out before approving them? Currently all I smell is mosquito repellent because I rubbed an Armani strip on my face.
LILACS to Sterling Savings for saving the Spokane Symphony’s Labor Day Concert in Comstock Park by sponsoring the event. We’re hoping that the day the music died last year may be just a distant memory.
LEMONS to politicians who would rather cut social safety nets to the absolute bone, rather than cut tax loopholes or raise taxes on the super-rich. Aren’t we a better country than that?
LILACS to people who can openly hug.
LEMONS to the indecision on that brick street downtown between Macy’s and the Olive Garden. Either close it off to all traffic completely and make it a wonderful pedestrian-friendly urban park (my first choice) or just make it a regular street again. This hybrid thing isn’t doing anyone any good.
LILACS to KXLY for bringing Nadine Woodward back to the evening news. We think news anchors have more authority when they have some experience under their belt. She and Mike Gonzalez will make a great team.
LEMONS to credit card and cable companies who ask you to type in the account number and don’t give you time to finish. Half my credit cards are almost impossible to read unless held just right. Then after you’ve typed everything in and you finally reach a live person, they ask you for the account number again. Isn’t it there on their screen?
LILACS to the Downtown Spokane Partnership for their wonderful First Friday events. This moveable feast of art, wine and music reminds me of Paris in the 1920s (at least as channeled through Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris.) We go nearly every month, and always find a cozy hip new place to indulge, relax, laugh and escape. With a couple glasses of red wine, the night takes on a surreal quality, and it’s easy to imagine oneself a thousand miles away from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind.
LEMONS to the Army Corps of Engineers for mandating that the city of Coeur d’Alene clearcut all 500 of the beautiful pine trees along the water-front behind North Idaho College. They feel trees somehow contribute to erosion. Total nonsense! When I was on the Design Review Committee engineers came and vouched that develop-ments shouldn’t go on hillsides if big trees needed to be cut because the trees actually held the soil in place! If the dyke floods, it floods. What are the odds anyway, compared to the devasta-tion to the aesthetics of the lake? If any tree dies, go ahead and remove it in a sensible matter; otherwise, leave mother nature alone and she’ll take care of the dyke just fine.
question that causes anyone, regardless of the city in which they live, or the faith that they practice, to stop and reflect on what matters most. After having researched and written this book, Guthrie knows her answer to that question? “For me, it is family, love and realizing personal goals,” she says. “All of these things are worth fighting for.”
The goal of writing a book wasn’t on Guthrie’s radar when she first stumbled across the story of St. Brigid while working at the San Francisco Chronicle, but she had long been drawn to covering stories with compelling characters. “I sought out all of the city’s and region’s odd and disenfranchised characters,” she says of her first years of reporting in San Francisco. “I wanted to see the parts of life I had not been exposed to in the decidedly quieter and less diverse Pacific Northwest. I did stories on transvestites, on the homeless, on hard-core prisoners. Then I did a lot of stories on the leaders in business, politics, sports and technology. I saw the ego that generally accompanies success. With the group from St. Brigid, I felt like I was going home. I simply had not met people this lovely and full of humility in San Francisco. They are the salt of the earth, and remind of me of people from my hometown.”
When Spokane is your hometown, it is a good place to be reminded of, something Guthrie knows well. “My childhood literally could not have been better,” she says thinking back on what made Spokane such a great place in which to grow up. “We spent our winters in Spokane and summers in glorious Hayden Lake. We went skiing at Schweitzer and Mt. Spokane, ice skating at Riverfront Park and sledding at Manito Park.”
An alumna of a South Hill trifecta of schools – Hutton Elementary, Sacajawea Middle School and Lewis & Clark High School (where she was a cheerleader and is still haunted by the fight song) – Guthrie returns home several times a year, now bringing her young son, Roman with her. “ I love to see Roman, who just turned five, doing all of the fun things I did as a kid,” she says. “One of my favorite places in the world is the road that runs around Hayden Lake. I love to head out on the Dike Road towards Toblers for long leisurely runs. It’s peaceful, restorative and one of the few places where I find I truly relax.”
For readers who are looking for a way to relax, perhaps curling up with a good book by a local author may just do the trick. If you’re looking for suggestions, we know the name of a good one.
Julian Guthrie will be at Auntie’s Bookstore for a reading on Saturday, September 17th at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.julianguthriesf.com.
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