February 2001, a 6.8 earthquake takes place in Olympia and the Spar somehow doesn't have any damage to it. The Spar has survived two other earthquakes as well.

February 28, 2003, Alan McWain listens to opponents of House Bill 1868, which would ban smoking in public places thereby completely affecting the Spar. Perhaps you'll add some history to the Spar Cafe?

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