Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living December 2019 #169

Page 1

dec 2019 / issue 169

Under Forty

AWARDS

LOCAL Worth Giving

#169 | DECEMBER 2019

$4.95 (Display Until JAN 10, 2020)

SPOKANECDA.COM

Home Inspirations




californiaclosets.com 506 N. Sullivan Rd, Suite D | Spokane Valley, WA 99037 627 N. Baugh Way | Post Falls, ID 83854

168 N. 9th St. | Boise ID, 83702



12/19 FEATURES D E C E MB E R 2 0 1 9

4 8

V2 3 : I SSUE 1 2 (1 6 9 )

6 0

Annual gift guide

Home for Holiday Photo by Rob Miller of RL Miller Photography Shannon Morscheck creates holiday magic with her family in her north side home, and we are in love. Read her story and see the rest of her home in this month’s house feature on page 89.

1 3 3

20 Under 40

And the runner up cover goes to this gorgeous Christmas scene making us all want to go home for the holidays.

1 6 2

clarksville

We partnered with some of our favorite clients to develop this year’s gift guide full of local gifts worth gifting to the people on your holiday list.

Bozzi Media’s 20th Anniversary It has been a storied journey, and we celebrate it all as we stroll down the last 20 years of memory lane with Vince and Emily Bozzi.

dec 2019 / issue 169

Under Forty

AWARDS

#169 | DECEMBER 2019

$4.95 (Display Until JAN 10, 2020)

SPOKANECDA.COM

LOCAL GIFTS WORTH GIVING

6

|

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

HOLIDAY HOME INSPIRATIONS

on the cover

We honor 20 young professionals under the age of 40 making some truly wonderful things happen in our region.

You won’t believe it, but there has been yet another catastrophe with the koi pond.


DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

7


CONTENTS WHAT’S INSIDE 12

Editor Letter

THe Nest

15

DIY Holiday Village One New Memory at a Time Closets & Storage

First Look and Buzz Osprey Restaurant Lilacs & Lemons Artist Eye Road Trip Spokane Rising

27

The Scene Mount St. Helens Fave Books for Gifting Wiley’s Chef Profile Vanessa Williams

34

113

prime 2 over 50 Retirement Resource Guide A-List Retirement Living Healthbeat: Plastic Surgery

133

20 Under 40 Awards Young Professionals Making our Region a Great Place

147

Datebook

Local Cuisine

December Events

Picture the Recipe Best Mozzarella Foodie Gifts Holiday Recipe Ribbon Cuttings Dining Guide

48

bozzi media history Celebrating the Last 20 Years

60

Annual Gift Guide Local Gifts Worth Gifting

8

87

Stephanie’s Thoughts

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

162

Clarksville Koi Disaster Take 3


Give the Gift of Comfort this Holiday Season With a Genuine La-Z-Boy Recliner

New Local Ownership — Free In Home Design Service —

1 0 2 0 5 N Divis ion S t. • S pokan e , WA 99208

Hours: 10 a m -6 p m • la-z-boy.com/spokane • (509) 465-4380 DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

9


Editor-in-chief Stephanie Regalado stephanie@spokanecda.com

Creative director/lead graphics Kristi Soto kristi@spokanecda.com

Editorial Copy Editor Carolyn Saccomanno Datebook Editor Ann Foreyt Food Editor Erin Peterson

Photographers Joshua Best Tyler Kracht

Cami Bradley Nick Brimmer Brew City Flash Photography Caili Hartman Rob Miller

James & Kathy Mangis Ari Nordhagen

3 Birds Photography Alejandro Sanchez

James O’Coyne

Shelli Sonderen Gilles Toucas

Contributors Darin Burt Diane Holm

Doug Clark

Anthony Gill

Kris Kilduff

Sarah Hauge

Dr. Kai Morimoto

Kacey Rosauer

Noreen Hiskey

Megan Perkins

Sharma Shields

Erin Peterson

Dr. Janelle Sousa

Business Development | Marketing | SALES President of Sales/Co-Publisher/Co-Founder Emily Guevarra Bozzi

Publisher & CEO

emily@bozzimedia.com

Vincent Bozzi

vbozzi@bozzimedia.com

Credit & Accounts Receivable Manager

Theresa Berglund

theresa@bozzimedia.com

Account Executives Jeff Richardson jrichardson@bozzimedia.com Tracy Clark tracyc@bozzimedia.com Heather Castle

heather@bozzimedia.com

Account Executives

EVENTS Signature Events

Josi Hughes

josi@spokanecda.com

Venues Hangar Event Center Loft at the Flour Mill The Hidden Ballroom vbozzi@bozzimedia.com

BEST OF THE INLAND NW SINCE 1999 Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine is published twelve times per year by Northwest Best Direct, Inc., dba Bozzi Media, James S. Black Building, 107 S. Howard, Suite #205, Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 533-5350, fax (509) 535-3542. Contents Copyrighted© 2019 Northwest Best Direct, Inc., all rights reserved. Subscription $20 for one year. For article reprints of 50 or more, call ahead to order. See “Contact Us” for more details.

10

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


CONTACT US Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine is published twelve times a year. If you have any questions or comments regarding the magazine, please call us at (509) 533-5350; we want to hear from you. Visit our Web site for an expanded listing of services: bozzimedia.com. Letters to the Editor: We are always looking for comments about our recent articles. Your opinions and ideas are important to us; however, we reserve the right to edit your comments for style and grammar. Please send your letters to the editor to the address at the bottom of the page or to Stephanie@ spokanecda.com. Why-We-Live-Here photos: On the last page of each issue, we publish a photo that depicts the Inland Northwest and why we live here. We invite photographers to submit a favorite to Kristi@spokanecda.com. Story submissions: We’re always looking for new stories. If you have an idea for one, please let us know by submitting your idea to the editor: Stephanie@spokanecda.com. Datebook: Please submit information to Ann@ spokanecda.com at least three months prior to the event. Fundraisers, gallery shows, plays, concerts, where to go and what to do and see are welcome. Dining Guide: This guide is an overview of fine and casual restaurants for residents and visitors to the region. For more information about the Dining Guide, email Stephanie@spokanecda. com. BUZZ: If you have tips on what’s abuzz in the region, contact the editor at Stephanie@ spokanecda.com. Advertising: Reach out to the consumer in the

Inland Northwest and get the word out about your business or products. Take advantage of our vast readership of educated, upper income homeowners and advertise with Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine For more information, call the sales manager at (509) 533-5350.

Subscriptions: We would love to earn your

monthly readership by having you join the family as a subscriber. Subscriptions are $24.95 and available online at bozzimedia.com or over the phone by calling (509) 533-5350.

Custom Reprints: We can adapt your article or ads and print them separately, without other advertising, and add new information. With our logo on your piece, your professionallydesigned handout on heavy gloss paper will be a handsome edition to your sales literature. Contact us at (509) 533-5350. Custom Publishing: Create a magazine tailored to fit the needs and character of your business or organization. Ideal for promotions, special events, introduction of new services and/or locations, etc. Our editorial staff and designers will work closely with you to produce a quality publication. Copy, purchasing and distribution: To

purchase back issues, reprints or to inquire about distribution areas, please contact the magazine at: Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living, James S. Black Building, 107 S. Howard, Suite #205, Spokane, WA 99201, (509) 533-5350. DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

11


EDITOR LETTER/a note from Stephanie

Snow Skis & Pea Shooters A Story of Christmas

I

was on fire duty for the night, but had mysteriously slept through the nerve conduction buzz of my alarm clock set to remind me to put another log in the potbelly stove that warmed our family home. The Christmas Eve hoopla of wrapping presents for my four brothers and soaking in the sweet spot of holiday anticipation had kept me up into the wee hours of the morning. It was below freezing outside, and the inside temperature had swiftly fallen to an unlivable chill—by all accounts of the cold that rushed under my blankets as I pulled them back to get out of bed. It was a family cardinal sin to let the fire completely go out on your watch. From sweet dreams to scurrying feet on the floor, I was up and opening the heavy doors to the fireplace in one swoop of my eyes opening. I was already a master fire builder at this middle school stage of life and knew I needed slivers of wood atop my paper mound in order to do this the right way. When I realized the hatchet was outside— and couldn’t fathom making my way out to the woodpile through the black, frozen solid winter air and back—I used the peen of the household hammer to splinter the wood into kindling. I built a wooden shard teepee around the paper pile and leaned in to watch the fire race up the edges of the paper, as I gently blew on the wood fibers until it was apparent the fire had caught hold. The flames began to crackle and the glow flickered through the open cast iron doors and off the walls of the living room, making

12

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

its way to the far corner where it illuminated the Christmas tree. As the surrounding shadows came into focus, I counted three long sets of snow skis propped up against the wall, towering over mounds of brown paper and twine wrapped packages. We were a family of seven living on a shoestring budget, so it took a moment for the scene to feel real. I flashed my face back toward the fire to help my mind register that I was indeed awake—and this was not a dream. Santa’s cover had been blown years before, after all. “How did they do this?” I slowly whispered to myself, feeling the heat of my breath encircling my nose. I exhaled the rest of the air I had in me, mesmerized by the sight of it hanging in the air. Our household was still in the early, tender years of our newly combined melting pot family, as they referred to them back then. We were in the calm before the storm—where so much eventually went wrong, and before tragically losing three brothers—and life at that time felt full, fun, hopeful, precious. Each one of us—adults included—bore the emotional wounds of having our families torn in two, but this new family helped soothe some of those hallowed out spaces. And although money never flowed loosely, I can’t recall the pain of unmet needs. The rest of my family began making their way out of their beds and into the living room not long after I had closed the doors and adjusted the dampers so that little stove could pump out the heat like it did so well. Before anyone could question the chill of their bedrooms, I confessed to missing may alarm and failing my duty for a spell. Fortunately, the heap of gifts and the sight of skis for all of us—there where two smaller sets for my littlest brothers I hadn’t initially seen—proved to be the perfect distraction. We opened each gift, one-by-one, delighting in what was unveiled. It didn’t take long before we erupted into laughter when it became apparent how one of my brothers had been able to afford—within his super

small gift budget of $10—a mini remote control truck for himself in addition to gifts for his siblings. Ten cent pea shooters for each of us, wrapped in large packages, provided the clue to that mystery. After shredding every package—and shedding some happy tears, too—we each packed ourselves into our new winter gear and toted our skis about a half mile walk away to one of the many rolling wheat field hills that surrounded our house. We skied that bunny hill for hours—no food or drink—until we felt soaked to the bone with glee (and, naturally, one of the littlest brothers hurt himself flying over the snow jump the bigger brothers had constructed). Of all the Christmases through all the years, this one remains one of my most vivid holiday memories, always putting a tear in my eye when I think back to that day with my pack of hooligan brothers, to my own sense of strength and capability, to the magic, to the pocket of precious and pure childhood happiness. (We later learned our parents worked tirelessly to scour second hand shops for snow and ski equipment for the five of us.) As we roll so sweetly into another holiday season, I’m wishing each of you, no matter your means, a bit of Christmas—or Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid al-Fitr, et al— magic … that creates the most charming of forever memories. We are Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living, and we are Spokane and Coeur d’Alene. Please find me on Facebook and Instagram—and hop over to “like” the Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living pages—to stay connected between press dates, and share your thoughts, stories, and life in real time. Happiest of holidays,

Stephanie Regalado stephanie@spokanecda.com




OSP RE Y RE STAURANT & BAR

Sure to be a your New Hot Spot

O

by Darin Burt

sprey Restaurant and Bar has everything going for it, and they’re excited to share the unique experience with Spokane diners and friends. Osprey Restaurant and Bar opened in late September inside the downtown Spokane Ruby River Hotel, formerly known as the Red Lion River Inn. Owners Jerry and Patty Dicker renovated its restaurant, Ripples Riverside Grill, into a sleek and modern establishment with expansive windows, owhere guests can gaze on water-level views of the Spokane River as they enjoy a menu that chef Steve Jensen describes as “new American cuisine with international influences.” “What really sets it apart is location and the combination of top-tier service, food, wine and liquor,” Chef Jensen says. “Everything on the menu is made from scratch—and it’s also very affordable. We have something for guests of the hotel, who are typically more budget conscious, as well as people who want a memorable experience for an anniversary or birthday.” The focus is on local and regional ingredients, and in keeping with healthy trends, the

majority of dishes are gluten-free. They offer steaks, seafood and chicken alongside vegetarian and vegan options. “I’ve got a really big playground where I can do some really fun and creative things,” Chef Jensen says. A few of his favorites include Green Chili with Pancetta Mac and Cheese ($13), Northwest Hand-Foraged Mushrooms and Pappardelle Pasta ($20) and the Cubano Fuego ($15), a ciabatta bread sandwich featuring pulled pork, shaved ham and house-made ancho-jalapeño chili jam and pickles. Sixteen taps in the bar showcase local and regional brews. Happy hour runs daily from 3-6 p.m., offering $3 beers, $4 cocktails and $5 house wines and sharable appetizers (includ-

ing the Ruby burger, Ruby River wings and bacon popcorn) for $6 each. “It’s comfortable whether you’re in jeans and tennis shoes or a three-piece suit, having dinner on a Friday night,” Chef Jensen says. Casual will surely be dress code for the outdoor patio—with lounge-style seating, fire pits, and live music stage in the spring. “The location isn’t new, but the hotel and restaurant are,” Chef Jensen says. “We’ve really tried to create something special so that people will get excited and want to come back again and again.” 700 N. Division St. Open daily: breakfast 6-11a.m., lunch 11a.m.-4p.m., dinner Sun-Thu 4-9p.m. and Fri-Sat 4-10p.m.; bar 11a.m.-close ospreyspokane.com | (509) 326-5577

015

FIRST 16

LOOK

LILACS LEMONS

18 ARTIST EYE 20

SPOKANE RISING E

22

ROAD TRIP


FIRST LOOK/lilacs & lemons

{bad}

by Vince Bozzi

{good}

{good out of bad}

lilacslemons

LEMONADE to Spokane Valley for banning camping in Valley parks, but only when space at their other warming centers is not available. At first glance it seems heartless to make simply “living” illegal, but this seems like a good compromise.

LILACS to the Cathedral Apartments downtown for restoring the iconic Madonna and Child that graced the Bon Marche building for so many years. Glad a new location could be worked out. LEMONS to Value Village for deceiving consumers into thinking that the more they purchase, the more the Rypien Foundation would benefit. In fact, they paid Rypien a set fee each month for the right to use the name. Nothing terribly wrong with licensing deals but implying that a portion of EACH purchase goes to charity is deceit. LILACS to the Spokane Parks Department for working to restore cleanliness to Mirror Pond in Manito Park. The famous duck pond is often murky and rank and is only two feet deep. By draining it, digging down to five feet deep, and adding aerators, the pond will likely be crystal clean and more inspiring. Who knows; maybe even the ducks will like it. LEMONS to the person or group who keeps “hiding” left-leaning books in the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. By moving them from their assigned places and putting them in fiction or history, the person thinks

16

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

they’ll prevent people from getting exposed to other ideas. Hiding books only serves to make them more desirable. Any parent who tells kids not to ever read those books on the top shelf knows that. Perhaps a better ploy would be to simply go and check them all out? They might even learn something.

Spokane Club, one of our favorite buildings downtown. We believe if buildings in Europe can be made to survive 500 or more years, so can 109 year-old buildings in America. Once this gem is gone, it’s gone forever, and no building that is “compatible with the historic character of the area” can replace it. LEMONS to school kids who cross busy streets in school zones randomly instead of at crosswalks. We understand the need for 20 MPH speed limits, but perhaps the schools could encourage children to do their part in their own safety.

LILACS to Bank of America in Spokane for donating $50,000 to Christ Kitchen for them to develop training for disadvantaged women to become baristas. Some have made mistakes and have a record, which makes it difficult to land a job, but this program is going to help lives and families. POTENTIAL LEMONS to the Cowles Co. for contemplating destroying the Chancery building across from the



FIRST LOOK/artist eye

artist’seye

by Megan Perkins

In my journey of painting the Inland Northwest, I was told repeatedly that I needed to paint “the little red church” in Coeur d’Alene. After a bit of sleuthing, I discovered they meant the Fort Sherman Chapel. It is the city’s oldest standing structure, having been built in 1880 by the U.S. Army and used as a church, school, library and meeting hall before being held in trust and restored by the Athletic Round Table starting in 1942, according to the Museum of North Idaho. It now belongs to the Museum of North Idaho and seems to be a popular wedding venue. Who can resist a little red church, especially in the snow? Megan Perkins uses her brush to capture the spirit of Spokane places and events, exploring her hometown with paint and love. Follow her adventures on Instagram @artistseyeonspokane, Facebook and meganperkinsart.com.

FORT SHERMAN CHAPEL 18

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

19


FIRST LOOK/spokane rising

spokanerising

by Anthony Gill

Washington State Constitution. But whether or not the legislation stands, the Legislature still needs to make some decisions about the way it funds transportation; voters, after all, have signaled a desire to explore other options. As it gets underway early next year, the Legislature should carefully consider options which maintain existing transportation and infrastructure investments while making our tax code fairer for working families. A capital gains tax, for example, would predominantly affect the wealthy while putting Washington more in line with its neighbors, like Idaho, which already levies one. A carbon tax could penalize polluters for harming our environment and align with national momentum toward a “Green New Deal.” The legislature could even go big and look at enacting major tax reform, including reducing property taxes and sales taxes in exchange for a progressive wealth or (gasp!) income tax. Each of these options could illustrates need recognize voter desires to reduce car tab fees, prioritize middle-class and working families, for statewide solutions on transportation and maintain critical transportation funding. To be clear, I’m not proposing that the legislature use this as an excuse to jack up As we’ve all seen, sometimes elections can have unpredictable results. taxes across the board. This year, for example, by a six-point margin, Washington State voters approved I-976, But if we assume that we need a measure promoted by prolific initiative entrepreneur Tim Eyman. The initiative transportation funding (we do!), reduces an admittedly regressive charge in vehicle registration fees to just $30, The then our lawmakers may need to but in the process cuts billions from planned local, state, and regional find a new source of revenue. transportation investments. initiative Hopefully it recognizes the For example, in the City of Spokane, a $20 added registration reduces an admittedly opportunity to rethink fee had been funding residential street improvements, pedestrian regressive charge in vehicle both how the state funds projects, and “Safe Routes to School” programming. More than $20 transportation and how million in state grants which had been earmarked for the Monroeregistration fees to just $30, it levies taxes in the first Regal Line, the Cheney Line, and the Central City Line will be lost. but in the process cuts billions place. Ultimately, it could Critically, almost $10 million in funding for Paratransit service, from planned local, state, and result in a more fair, just, which assists disabled and limited-mobility residents, will be lost. and equitable state for State funding for local road improvements will be lost too. Projects regional transportation everyone. like Five Mile Road, Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, and Sunset Boulevard investments. have all made use of these funds in recent years. And the biggest elephant Anthony Gill is an economic in the room, the North Spokane Corridor, might lose up to an eighth of its development professional, graduate funding. student, and founder of Spokane Rising, an The dire predictions in advance of I-976 were not an exercise in fear-mongering. urbanist blog focused on ways to make our city Collectively, we have a lot to lose if these cuts are allowed to stand. a better place to live. Major local governments, including both Seattle and King County, have already filed a lawsuit alleging that the initiative was misleading and violates several provisions of the

Passage of I-976

20

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

21


FIRST LOOK/road trip tacoma

roadtrip

by Erin Peterson

Arts, Eats and Adventures in

To Stay When we exited the freeway, we went through a series of twists and turns to get to downtown, and once we could see it, we fell in love. This city has a dynamic skyline filled with some funky architecture and boasts a strong love for the arts. It’s no surprise that we chose to stay at the Hotel Murano, famous for its art collection visible in the lobby—and on every floor, just as you leave the elevator, there is a curated display featuring a unique artist. You can spend the night and experience an art museum without having to leave the hotel. The view of Mount Rainier is downright dreamy and was especially beautiful in the fading sunlight as the day became evening. Also recommended is staying on the “Patron” levels, which provides access to a free and filling continental breakfast as well as snacks and beverages throughout the day when you come back to recharge for your next outing.

To Do As my children grow older, I do whatever I can to spend more intentional time with them away from home on little road trips to provide opportunities to talk about the details of their lives that can sometimes get lost in the daily grind. There are so many pursuits that are ideal for adventures that it was tough to decide just how to fill our days in the city.

22

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

J

ust 33 miles south of Seattle, this bustling little city is filled to the brim with classic Pacific Northwest charm and is even more celebratory in the winter for a quick getaway. It has access to all of the things you can get in a big city without the crowded feel and stressful pace and is also the third-largest city in the state of Washington. The myriad of activities available makes it a haven for families and couples to visit and experience something truly extraordinary. Known for access to the sea, the city and the mountains all within a few miles, it’s unlike any other city in America. For ideas on how to experience the city to its fullest, we have you covered.


Tacoma is filled with several different museums worthwhile to investigate. The Tacoma Art Museum is beautifully curated and filled with a diverse collection of great works from artists around the world, including an impressionist exhibit featuring Monet, Renoir, and Degas. For the car lover, the Le May’s America’s Car Museum is a must-see. The highly-polished and wellloved models from throughout automotive history kept my boys entertained for hours, and I learned a thing or two myself.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST —BEST GRANITE—

267 Bentz Rd | Rathdrum, Idaho (208) 772-9096

SUNNYBUNS.COM

TANNING SALON AND SPA

BUY 2 GET 1 FREE

$99 LED $69 RED TEETH LIGHT WHITENING THERAPY

1 ENTRY PER $50 PURCHAS E airfare not included

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

vacay giveaway

7 NIGHTS ALL-INCLUSIVE MEXICO OR CARIBBEAN

1401 N. ARGONNE 921-1944 | 2821 E. 27TH AVE 533-6300 | 634 W. GARLAND 290-5029 DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

23


with so many layers of flavor that I wish I could make it at home, but know I will never offectively replicate it. The pad Thai was also notable, and the boys were big fans. The owner was particularly impressed that they were so adept with their chopsticks, and I thoroughly enjoyed the speedy, professional service he provided. We finished our trip with a visit to the waterfront and the six slides that take you 50 feet to the waterfront below. My sons were fascinated with the boats, and I can tell we are going to have to make time on the water a priority on our next visit. As we made our way home and they fell asleep in the car, sleeping soundly as they did when they were half their age, I relished in the silence and the landscape with the memories of our road trip floating through my mind. It’s moments like these that I’m going to miss the most as they grow up.

To Eat Honey Coffee and Kitchen saved the day with the perfect cup of joe every morning, and it was conveniently located within walking distance from the hotel. Tacoma is known for its Hawaiian food, and the Loco Moco at Honey has mushroom gravy, furikake seasoned rice and a fried duck egg. I can’t stop thinking about it. We also hit up a hole-in-the-wall place with great reviews when we were adventuring out at Point Defiance called Souper Pho, and it was some of the best take-out style food I’ve had in a long time. They use fresh ingredients and authentic spices in every dish, and they serve Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai cuisine. The hot and sour soup was rich and unctuous

Erin Peterson is a professional educator, award-winning blogger and a passionate local restaurant advocate with the Spokane Culinary Arts Guild. When she isn't teaching, she is cooking for friends and family, eating at the best ingredient-driven restaurants she can find, and is researching and writing about it. You can follow her adventures on Instagram at @scaguild.

24

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


Visit us online

24/7 Admissions Number:

(800) 762-6717

HotelCaliforniaByTheSea.com

Welcome to Recovery

Most Private Insurance Accepted

SPECIALITY PROGRAMS:

• Detox Program with 24/7 Available Medical & Nursing Staff • Men's Executive Treatment Program (30 years of age and older) (Heavy Emphasis on Treating Executive Burnout Concurrent with Addiction) • Women's Residential Program (Heavy Emphasis on Treating Trauma Concurrent with Addiction) • Young Adult Program (Heavy Emphasis on Personal and Professional Development) • Career Resource Center (Educational and Employment Assistance)

fully licensed, certified, and have earned the Gold Seal of Approval by The Joint Commission for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation. Our multi-disciplinary team of treatment professionals are experienced, caring, knowledgeable, passionate, and provide individualized treatment using the best evidence-based standards in addiction medicine, psychiatry, and behavioral healthcare. Hotel California by the Sea’s comfortable, safe, structured, and caring treatment environment provides our clients with the best opportunity to achieve and maintain long-term sobriety and recovery from addiction, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions.

HOTEL CALIFORNIA BY THE SEA is a drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring disorder (dual-diagnosis) treatment provider that has been the select treatment and recovery source since 2014. Our mission is to provide the best evidence-based individualized treatment and services to men, women, and young adults who are struggling with addiction, substance use disorders and cooccurring mental health conditions. Between our three locations, Hotel California by the Sea provides the full continuum of care including Detoxification (Withdrawal Management), Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP) / Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient treatment and services. We are

Addiction is a disease – it’s not your fault, don’t let shame or hopelessness prevail, and no one is beyond help. Whether you are just starting or continuing your path to recovery, if you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, or to inquire about treatment options - Call Hotel California by the Sea Today: (800) 762-6717.

O R A N G E C O U N T Y, C A .

-

BELLEVUE, WA.

-

DECEMBER 25 C I N C I N N AT I , 2019 O/ BOZZIMEDIA.com H.



MOUNT

ST. HELENS:

Critical Memory opens Dec. 21

Marking the 40th Anniversary of the Most Destructive U.S. Volcano

T

he Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) marks the 40th anniversary of the May 18, 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption with Mount St. Helens Critical Memory opening December 21, 2019 through July 2020. The MAC has curated an exhibition with material artifacts, film, photography, recordings, first-hand accounts and virtual experiences to examine how the 1980 eruption has advanced our understanding and perceptions of volcanoes more than any other eruption in history. Visitors will encounter a variety of analog and digital technologies that tell the story of the Cascade Range’s most active volcano. From timetested oral traditions, to digitally crowd-sourced accounts of the 1980 blast, Critical Memory explores how knowledge is passed down through generations. Scientific data, communications and tribal culture merge to present a useable history, because the question isn’t if Mount St. Helens will erupt again, it’s when.

30

The Mount St. Helens eruption was the first of its kind to be extensively photographed and videotaped, creating a wealth of visible and audible records. On the morning of May 18, 1980 at 8:32 a.m., Mount St. Helens erupted with terrible violence. The initial blast decimated almost everything, natural or manmade, within an 8-mile radius. A massive ash plume rained 520 million tons of ash over Central and Eastern Washington, disrupting everyday life for weeks. Mount St. Helens remains the most destructive volcanic eruption in United States history. The eruption killed 57 people, destroyed 200 homes and eight bridges, damaged or destroyed 39 railcars and flattened almost 4.7 billion board feet of timber. The ash fall plunged downwind communities as far away as Spokane into darkness and smothered crops and transportation routes. Mount St. Helens: Critical Memory will run concurrently with Pompeii: The Immortal City, which will open February 7, 2020, bringing to life the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in August 79 AD. northwestmuseum.org

THE

SCENE

CHEF SPOTLIGHT

027

32 VANESSA WILLIAMS & SYMPHONY 36

LILAC LIT

34

DATEBOOK


THE SCENE/lilac lit

lilac lit

by Sharma Shields

The Annual Bibliophile Gift Guide: Local Writers, Publishers, and Librarians Present Their Favorite Books for Gifting Give the gift of literature all year round with some of these suggestions from area bookavores. Here are the titles they recommend, with their comments. Sheri Boggs, Youth Collection Development Librarian for Spokane County Library District recommends The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper (Candlewick 2019), illustrated by Carson Ellis: “This gorgeous meditation on the winter solstice illuminates how the ancient people of Northern Europe found a way through the dark and cold through ceremonial bonfires, lighting candles in trees, drawing close to loved ones, and celebrating the gradual return of sunlight. Carson Ellis’s gouache illustrations are the perfect counterpoint, evoking both a sense of awe in the natural world and the visual language of myth. This is a great gift for families.” Kris Dinnison, author of You and Me and Him, recommends The Overstory by Richard Powers (W.W. Norton 2019): “The Overstory is as dense and rich as the forest itself. Each of the characters has a connection to a particular type of tree, and as their stories come together so do the shared fates of all the species that inhabit this powerful novel. It changed the way I see the world around me and the living things that inhabit it.” Ben Goldfarb, author of Eager: The Surprising Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, recommends Down from the Mountain: The Life and Death of a Grizzly Bear by Bryce Andrews (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2019): “Bryce Andrews’s intimate sophomore book is many things: a prescription for coexisting with wild carnivores, a lush ode to Montana’s Mission Valley, and a fascinating dive into the vagaries of grizzly bear ecology. Most of all, though, it’s a heartbreaking biography of Millie, a sow bear who, like the protagonist of many a tragedy, proves too pure for our corrupt world. Recommended for any animal-lover (and pairs well with a

28

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

box of tissues).” Christine Holbert, Publisher at Sandpoint, ID’s venerable Lost Horse Press, recommends any of the five books from Lost Horse Press’s Contemporary Ukrainian Poetry Series: “Readers of poetry in the US have little exposure to Ukrainian poets. Ukrainians are passionate about poetry, although most of the best known contemporary poets have not been translated into English until now. The five titles in the Series represent the most revered poets writing in Ukraine now: Iryna Starovoyt, Serhiy Zhadan, Yuri Izdryk, Yuri Andrukhovych, and Iryna Shuvalova.” More information about the series can be found online at losthorsepress. org. Sherry Jones, author of The Jewel of Medina, Josephine Baker’s Last Dance, and other titles, recommends A Key to Treehouse Living by Elliot Reed (Tin House Books 2018): “This is a book for adults and young adults. Spokane author Reed’s debut novel is a delightful, magical, inventively-told coming-of-age tale. I loved it so much that I want to read it again, and I’m super excited to read everything else he writes, ever.” Chris Maccini, writer and Program Production Director at Spokane Public Radio, recommends for poetry lovers Christopher Howell’s new collection, The Grief of a Happy Life (University of Washington Press 2019): “The poems in this collection are wide-ranging in subject matter, from religion to myth, grief, childhood, and joy. Howell brings his characteristic linguistic precision and accessibility to illuminate the pedestrian as well as the profound.”


Pick up or order any of these titles through Auntie’s Bookstore or the new Wishing Tree Books in the Perry District. The best gifts are local gifts.

The Clear Choice for Better Vision Our team offers personalized attention to meet all of your eye care needs. Call today to schedule an appointment.

Shann Ray, Gonzaga professor and author most recently of Blood Fire Vapor Smoke and Sweetclover, recommends Joy Harjo’s She Had Some Horses (W.W. Norton 2008): “From one of the most profound and healing-oriented voices of our time, National Poet Laureate Joy Harjo in She Had Some Horses creates refractive and elegant harmony in the midst of America’s most elusive and alienating tensions.” Sumi Shadduck, Librarian at Spokane Public Library recommends First Laugh: Welcome Baby! By Rose Ann Tahe, Nancy Bo Flood, and Jonathan Nelson (Charlesbridge 2018): “First Laugh is a joyous account of the Navajo tradition of celebrating a baby’s first laugh. There’s information in the back about childwelcoming traditions in different cultures which reminds us that, although there are many ways of living all over the world, there are also many ways in which we are all similar. The illustrations accurately depict a modern Native American family.” Corinne Wilson, Librarian at Spokane County Library Distrct, recommends “A Jack Book Series” by Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli (multiple titles available, Viking Books for Young Readers): “If your emerging reader loves Elephant and Piggie, try the Jack series. Jack is a mischievous rabbit who loves snacks and petty theft, and his adventures alongside his best friends (a grouchy old lady and lovable puppy) are sure to make your youngster laugh. The series includes Hi Jack, Jack Blasts Off, Jack at Bat, and more.”

Divorce can be a very difficult time in your life, and the outcome of your proceedings could have an adverse affect on you and your family. You need to know that your case is being handled by someone you can trust, someone you know can fight to get you the property division, alimony, child custody, and child support that you need.

Family Law Disciplines: • Divorce • Maintenance (Spousal Support) • Child Support • Child Custody & Visitation • Property Division • Paternity • Domestic Violence • Restraining Orders

Get the help and support you need from an attorney you can trust. CALL TODAY! 509.326.4162 1821 West Fifth Avenue • Suite 101 Spokane, WA 99201 spokane-familylaw.com • clgallagherlaw@yahoo.com DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

29


THE SCENE/wiley’s

chefspotlight

Michael Wiley o f W i l e y ’s B i s t r o

by Erin Peterson

Chef Michael Wiley’s energy and

devotion to his restaurant is immediately apparent when you enter the door to his downtown eatery. After starting his culinary career at the tender age of 17 at the Spaghetti Factory in Downtown Spokane, he has been on the roster of many of the top restaurants in Spokane and is finally blessed to have a place to call his own. After more than 20 years of learning tricks of his trade in many diverse establishments, he has blended new American and classic European styles to create something specail. When it comes to the name of his pride and joy, the word “bistro” means a small or unpretentious restaurant, and Wiley’s Bistro represents the very best of that term. The cozy space is warm and filled with local art prominently on display, and though it boasts well-made, sophisticated food, none of it is unfamiliar to the average diner. Dinner here is not just a meal; it’s an experience. The ever-gregarious chef Michael makes it a point to visit with patrons and

works alongside his staff with pride in his eyes as well as a smile. His experience in hospitality shows—with loads of glutenfree, vegan and vegetarian options, he is particularly thoughtful when it comes to people who have restricted diets for personal or health reasons. When it comes to flavor, he has a knack for taking Northwest favorites and incorporating them into his dishes. His duck confit sports a huckleberry reduction, heirloom carrots and yukon mashed potatoes, and the pork sandwich also adds huckleberry as a barbecue sauce with bacon, smoked pulled pork, freshly-carved ham, cheddar and provolone all piled high. It’s worth going back again and again for this carnivore’s delight. His wide variety of salads at lunchtime are particularly unique and offer some highquality healthy choices for any hungry patron who wants more than just another Caesar. My favorite is his Louie salad, which harkens back to the time when Louis Davenport (of


14TH AND GRAND SALON 509.624.7263

Davenport Hotel fame) was king in Spokane. It’s got juicy shrimp, avocado, tomato, egg, and the classic Louie dressing that we all know and love. This is a Spokanite’s dream come true. Dining at Wiley’s Bistro is sure to bring a smile to your face for the food, the hardworking chef, and his talented team behind the counter.

509.795.1858 | www.509.design Residential and Commercial Design for Aging in Place DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

31


THE SCENE/vanessa williams

hear photo by Gilles Toucas

Holiday Pops with

by Sarah Hauge

There are approximately a gazillion reasons you may know of Vanessa Williams, a

powerhouse performer and pop icon with more than 35 years in the entertainment industry. Maybe you memorized all the words to “Save the Best for Last” in the ‘90s. Maybe you know of her singing, dancing, and acting on Broadway, or you may have watched her on shows like Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives (along with dozens of other appearances in TV and movies). You likely know that in 1984 she was the first black Miss America, and you might be familiar with her advocacy work or her clothing line available on HSN. She’s sold more than 25 million records and has been nominated for a Tony, four Emmys, and 11 Grammys, and has won six NAACP Image Awards. Williams performed platinum single “Colors of the Wind” from Disney’s Pocahontas, which won an Oscar, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe. Along the way she’s overcome setbacks, disappointments, and adversity, making her success and longevity all the more impressive. One thing she hasn’t done is perform in Spokane—but that’s about to change later this month with a pair of Holiday Pops concerts with the Spokane Symphony. Williams shared

about her far-ranging career, following her instincts and welcoming challenges in a phone interview this fall. Following What You’re Good At From the time she was a kid, the child of music teachers growing up in the suburbs of New York City, Williams knew she wanted to be an entertainer. “I definitely knew that I wanted to perform in New York,” she says. Just a train ride away, performing in New York “was a tangible goal,” she remembers. She majored in musical theater at Syracuse University. “Broadway was the first thing


Vanessa Williams Joins Spokane Symphony for Holiday Pops Vanessa Williams will join the Spokane Symphony for two Holiday Pops performances that will include her bestknown songs plus holiday favorites. “I will be doing some of my hits—obviously ‘Save the Best for Last,’ ‘The Sweetest Thing,’ Pocahontas” she says, in addition to Broadway tunes and songs from her two holiday albums. Audiences should expect “beautiful arrangements,” Williams says. “It’s a bit of pop, it’s a bit of Broadway, it is the season.” Santa will also make an appearance.

I knew I could be talented enough in to make a living,” she says. “When people say, ‘What’s your advice,’ I say, ‘Follow your skillset.’ Find out what you’re good at,” Williams advises. Williams followed her natural ability to perform into music, pageants, and acting. Following your skillset often means being willing to take risks, leaning into the unfamiliar. “I’m always learning and constantly challenged,” she says. “I love a challenge. It’s easy to be safe. You have to be open and you have to be brave enough to take a challenge.”

Enduring Through Serious Setbacks Williams has overcome adversity that might have derailed another person completely. One such time was in 1984; following the publication of unauthorized nude photos, she resigned as Miss America (32 years later, in 2016, the Miss America CEO apologized to Williams for the way the scandal was handled). She credits her ability to weather hardship to her own character and the support of her family and friends. What allows you to pull through difficult times is “who you are in your soul, how you were raised, and the support system you have around you,” she says. “I have great parents, a brother, a community, neighbors and friends who are always supportive … also, my parents, when they raised me and my brother, their number one goal was to keep us educated and independent … I think that was a great lesson.” What She’s Proudest Of “I think I’m most proud of a consistent attitude of expecting the unexpected,” she says. “I love in my career when I hear, ‘I didn’t know you could do that’” or “’I didn’t know she could be that funny.’” If people showed skepticism of her being able to launch a clothing line or be funny in a role like Wilhelmina Slater on Ugly Betty, she relished being able to surprise them. Following her skills and interests has taken Williams all over the highway rather than keeping her in one lane. “People usually stay in their zones and are only known for one thing,” she says. “I’ve been really lucky to have a skillset that’s afforded me to be able to do many, many different genres.”

ay Birthd us! t on r e s s e d + Gourmet handhelds + appetizers, entrees + 51 taps, 2 locations

Holiday Pops with the Spokane Symphony and Special Guest Vanessa Williams, Conducted by Music Director James Lowe Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Sat., Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. Sun., Dec. 22 at 2 p.m.

302 W Riverside 7522 N Division

Tickets at spokanesymphony.org or (509) 624-1200 DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

33


THE SCENE/december happenings

Happy Holidays!

datebook

by Ann Foreyt

December 8:

Sesame Street Live: Make Your Magic

December 5-8:

Spokane Symphony Presents: The Nutcracker E.T.A. Hoffman’s story of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince is brought to life by the Santa-Barbara based State Street Ballet and more than 75 local dancers. Tchaikovsky’s beloved score is performed live by the Spokane Symphony. The beautiful Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox is dressed in the holiday spirit. A magical tradition you won’t want to miss. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com. 34

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

When magician extraordinaire Justin visits Sesame Street to put on a magic show for the whole neighborhood, Elmo wants to be part of the big event. But there’s one problem: Elmo doesn’t know how to do magic. That’s when Elmo teams up with Abby and Justin, embarking on an amazing journey where Elmo will discover the “power of yet” —the lesson that with perseverance and practice, nothing can stand between you and your dream. Along the way, Elmo and Abby, joined by their friends Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Grover, Rosita, Count von Count, and Gonger, discover the many magical moments in everyday life. In the end, Elmo learns that you can do anything you set your mind to if you just keep trying. Spokane Arena. 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

December 10:

Fox Presents Mark O’Connor’s “An Appalachian Christmas” Grammy-winning composer and fiddler Mark O’Connor has created several arrangements of Christmas classics and fashions a wondrous mixture of both instrumental and vocal music in bluegrass and other American music genres. Concertgoers are treated to fresh takes on traditional songs with a few original compositions included. His renditions are playful and joyous, but can be strikingly earnest too. Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.


December 14:

Bing Crosby Holiday Film Festival The 14th Annual Bing Crosby Holiday Film Festival will feature some of the best loved films of Spokane’s own Bing Crosby, along with a gallery of photos of the famous entertainer, film clips of him entertaining the troops in WWII and a special live musical performance by Howard Crosby (son of Bing Crosby’s brother Ted) and Spokane’s own Hot Club of Spokane, featuring music from the Crosby era. Bing Crosby Theater. 901 W Sprague Ave. Tickets available at the door.

December 31:

Spokane Symphony Presents: New Year’s Eve: Beethoven’s Ninth Hail the New Year in all its glory and end with triumph and jubilation. Beethoven’s Ninth is an exhilarating testament to the human spirit. Join millions around the globe in this New Year’s celebration. After the concert, consider attending the New Year’s Eve Gala, “Puttin’ On The Ritz” (priced separately). Fox Theatre. 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

Olympic Game Farm

On the Olympic Peninsula

Come See the Waving Bears! Olympic Game Farm 1423 Ward Rd. • Sequim, WA 98382

1-800-778-4295 • 360-683-4295 • www.OlyGameFarm.com DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

35


December 31:

Puttin’ On the Ritz

Consign Furniture is proud that our very own, ERIK ROCK, is a winner of 20 Under 40 this year. We congratulate Erik and his fellow winners!

Join Spokane Symphony Associates for an elegant and exciting New Year’s Eve to remember. Walk the paparazzi-lined red carpet, escorted by gentlemen in tails. Enjoy a 3-course dinner, plus salad and dessert at 9 p.m. Party to the highly entertaining music of MasterClass Big Band on two large dance floors. Entertainment includes: “Elvis … will be in the building,” Ben Klein, and the Illusionist Taylor Kyle, who will perform his magic at your table. Toast in the New Year at midnight with a glass of complimentary champagne and festive party favors. This is the perfect way to follow the Spokane Symphony’s Beethoven’s Ninth concert. The Historic Davenport Hotel. 10 S. Post St. Tickets available through foxtheaterspokane.org.

Through January 12, 2020:

Norman Rockwell’s America Norman Rockwell’s heart-warming depictions of everyday life made him the best-known and most beloved American artist of the 20th century. He lived and worked through one of the most eventful periods in the nation’s history and his paintings vividly chronicled those times. His images often served as a mirror of American life, reflecting not who we really were, so much as what we thought and felt—and what we endeavored to become. Norman Rockwell’s America exhibits a remarkable collection of 26 oil paintings as well as original posters and all 323 vintage Saturday Evening Post magazine covers spanning six decades, allowing for a comprehensive look at his distinguished career. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 4563931, northwestmuseum.org or themac@ northwestmuseum.org.

36

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


Through January 12, 2020,

Memory and Meaning: Textiles from the Permanent Collection Selected pieces from the museum’s collection illustrate how textiles convey social status, personal identity, history, and much more. This exhibition showcases a rare 17th century quilt that may be one of the oldest surviving quilts in the United States. In addition, 19th and 20th century quilts, handwoven coverlets, and pieces from the American Indian collection will be on display. Museum of Arts and Culture. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 4563931, northwestmuseum.org or themac@ northwestmuseum.org.

January 16:

Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live The hilarious Peabody Award-winning hit TV comedy is coming to Spokane with an all-new Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour. Join creator and original host, Joel Hodgson, in his final tour and the world’s greatest—and only—movie-riffing robots, Tom Servo, Crow, and Gypsy, as they take you on an exhilarating roller coaster ride through some of the cheesiest films ever made. Mystery Science Theater 3000 has earned its place in history as one of the Top 100 TV Shows of all time and is currently a hit show on Netflix. Now you can sit in the same theater with your favorite characters and experience this comedy phenomenon in a universally acclaimed live event. First Interstate Center (previously INB Performing Arts Center). 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT or ticketswest.com.

Actual Invisalign Patients

DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

37


THE SCENE/best of the city 2019

photography by Jim Somerville, Ray Ward

Best of the City | October 10, 2019 | Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox SPONSORS: Greenlight Spokane, Wendle Ford, Mechanics Pride, California Closets,Valente Chiropractic 38

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

39


THE SCENE/best of the city 2019

40

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

photography by Jim Somerville, Ray Ward


EVENT CATERERS Wiley’s Downtown Bistro Greenbriar The Max at Mirabeau Delectable Thai Bamboo A Catered Affair Toque N’ Basil Catering Island Style Food Le Catering Pizza Rita DESSERT Sweet Frostings Fery’s Catering Nothing Bundt Cakes Mrs. Cavanaugh’s Chocolates Three Birdies Bakery ENTERTAINMENT VIP: Echo Elysium Phil Kopczynski: Comedian Spirit of Spokane Chorus Complete DJ Fitzgerald Ice Sculpture

SPONSORS California Closets Valente Chiropractic Greenlight Spokane Mechanics Pride Wendle Ford VENDORS Those Girls Events: décor Tuxedo Gallery Finders Keepers Elite Video Booths Henna Tattoos of Spokane Complete DJ Martin Woldson Theatre at The Fox SWAG BAGS 14 th and Grand Salon Robinson Soft Brittle Pizza Rita Dutch Bros Yelp Greenlight Mrs. Cavanaugh’s chocolates Bozzi Media

VIP Elite Video Booths Delectable Catering Passed Appetizers Echo Elysium GILDED MODELS Alexi Sage Makeup Elijah Lanz Rachael Rossbach Sydney Dixon Hayley Bennett Emma Plastino Shawnee N. Nichole Gustafosn PHOTOGRAPHERS Ari Nordhagen Shybeast LLC Ray Ward Jim Somerville


THE SCENE/epicurean delight 2019

photography by David Crary, Lindsey J Allen, Tiffany Hansen Photography

November 8, 2019 | Spokane Convention Center

42

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

Epicurean Delight 2019 was spectacular with samplings from 30 restaurants and 30 libations from around our region, live entertainment, a martini ice bar, restaurant and libation awards, fabulous “Opportunity Drawing” packages and dancing. Thank you to our amazing partners, volunteers and guests who came together for the 38th annual Epicurean Delight to celebrate and raise vital funds for Vitalant – Washington and Idaho and the Blood Center Foundation.


look for daily deals offering great products

Closing out 2019 the right way!

Come in for our CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE during the month of December and get the lowest prices in Eastern Washington!!

1 0 3 0 9 E T REN T AVE | S P O KA N E VAL L EY | Gr eenL ightSpokane.com | 5 0 9 .3 0 9 . 3 1 9 3 WARNING: This product has intoxicating affects and may be habit forming. Smoking is hazardous to your health. There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product. Should not be used by women that are pregnant or breast feeding. For USE only by adults 21 and older. Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination and judgement. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug.


44

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

45


BRANDED CONTENT/retirement accounts

Retirement Income:

Which Accounts to Tap First Many people assume that when retirement rolls around, they should draw cash from their taxable accounts first. Generally, this is a good idea; but not always. by Elaine Floyd, CFP®

A

basic tenet of tax planning is to put off paying taxes for as long as possible. By investing money rather than turning it over immediately to Uncle Sam, you can earn returns that are yours to keep; tax deferral becomes like a loan that actually pays interest to the borrower. This is why IRA rollovers are such a great idea—you can keep deferring the taxes on your retirement distributions and put that money to work in investments, rather than losing a chunk to current taxes. For many people, in fact, the idea of tax deferral is so appealing that, when the time comes to start taking retirement income, they draw from taxable accounts first to keep tax-deferred accounts growing for as long as possible. But while this strategy may be appropriate for some, it’s by no means a rule of thumb. When deciding which retirement accounts you should tap first, you’ll need to consider not just the character of the account itself— taxable, taxdeferred, or tax- free—but also the particular investments within each account. These investments, in turn, relate to your risk tolerance, time horizon, and income needs.

CASH BUCKET The first order of business is to create a cash bucket that contains anywhere from two to five years of living expenses in safe, liquid investments such as money market funds, Treasury bills, shortterm bonds, or CDs. If you know where your next few years of mortgage payments and groceries are coming from, you are far better equipped to tolerate the volatility that can go along with a diversified portfolio. Make sure you set aside whatever size cushion you think you need before laying the foundation for your retirement portfolio. With each passing year, you’ll need to replenish that bucket. At that time, you’ll need to decide which securities to liquidate and which accounts to draw from. THE DOWNSIDE OF TAX DEFERRAL The downside of tax deferral as it relates to IRAs, unfortunately, is that it can’t go on forever. You must start taking required minimum distributions at age 70-1/2 and the larger the account, the larger the distributions—and the tax—will be. Prior to age 70-1/2, you can

Copyright © 2019 by Horsesmouth, LLC. All rights reserved. Please see next page for important restrictions on use. License #: 4913461Reprint Licensee: Michael R. Craggett, Jr. IMPORTANT NOTICE This reprint is provided exclusively for use by the licensee, including for client education, and is subject to applicable copyright laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction or distribution of this material is a violation of federal law and punishable by civil and criminal penalty. This material is furnished “as is” without warranty of any kind. Its accuracy and completeness is not guaranteed and all warranties expressed or implied are hereby excluded. 46

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


calibrate your withdrawals to strike an optimal balance between having enough income live on and not paying an excessive amount of tax. After age 70-1/2, you may no longer have this control. If the account is very large, the required distribution could throw you into a higher tax bracket, forcing you to pay more tax than if you’d drawn down the account earlier and paid some of the tax sooner but at a lower rate. For example, let’s say you receive a lump sum distribution of $800,000 at age 62 and roll it into an IRA. Over the next eight years, the account grows at a compound annual rate of 8% to $1.5 million. When you turn 70-1/2, your first required distribution will be $88,235. (We’re assuming you are single for simplicity’s sake.) This jump in income could force you into the 24% tax bracket, requiring you to pay more tax than if you’d started siphoning money out of the IRA earlier. If, between the ages of 62 and 70, you had taken voluntary distributions in an amount that just topped out the 12% tax bracket—say around $30,000 per year—you might pay less total tax than if you’d let the money ride. It’s a question of paying tax at the 12% rate now, or at the 24% rate later. By siphoning off money this way, you would have about $1.25 million at age 70-1/2 and your first required distribution would be closer to $65,000 than $88,000. INVESTMENTS MATTER It is possible, of course, to achieve tax deferral in a taxable account. One way is to buy growth stocks and hold them. So if your risk tolerance can handle it, you could conceivably turn the taxable account into the tax-deferral vehicle and draw income from the IRA. If you have plenty of assets and won’t need to sell the growth stocks during your lifetime, your heirs will be happy, since they will receive a step-up in basis and owe no capital gains tax on the appreciation earned during your lifetime. If you are sitting on big gains in stocks you don’t want to sell, this could be a powerful reason to take income from the IRA. Beneficiaries must pay income tax on inherited IRA assets, and if your children are successful in their own right, they may end up paying federal tax at the top rate. If your portfolio of stocks stands to be a more valuable legacy than a fat IRA, you may want to draw from the IRA and pay taxes at the (presumably) lower tax bracket while saving low-basis stocks for last. But let’s say you are very risk-averse and you want mostly incomeoriented investments, such as bonds and high-dividend-paying stocks. If you are already earning taxable income in the taxable account, you might as well use that for your retirement income in order to reduce or postpone

taking taxable distributions from the IRA (as long as you are under 70-1/2 and have the choice, of course). For example, let’s say that, in addition to an $800,000 IRA, you also have $800,000 in a taxable account, all invested in securities yielding about 6%, or $48,000 per year. Even if that income is reinvested, you will pay tax on it, so you might as well use it for your spending needs while letting the IRA assets ride. When investing for income in the taxable account, you will have to determine whether the income should be taxable or tax-free depending on your tax bracket and investment objectives. SAVE ROTH FOR LAST The argument in favor of siphoning money out of an IRA account early doesn’t apply to the Roth IRA because of one very important feature: no required minimum distributions at age 70-1/2. Since you never have to pay the piper on Roth money, you’ll definitely want to let it ride as long as possible, even into the next generation. One of the most important areas of retirement counseling is deciding if you can or should convert to a Roth IRA. Once a Roth IRA has been established, the only real reason to take money out is if you need the income and have no other resources.You may also want to consult with a financial professional to assess all your options.the three-year window closes. WATCH FOR LEGAL AND REGULATORY CHANGES Of course, you may have to make course corrections as new rules and legislation take effect. The main consideration, of course, is your individual situation. There’s no magic formula for planning retirement income. You must take into account your income needs, tax situation, risk tolerance, life expectancy, and estate planning needs, and continue to work throughout retirement to ensure all your needs are met. (Note: the scenarios presented here are hypothetical and the rates of return used are not indicative of any actual investment, which will fluctuate and may lose value.) Elaine Floyd, CFP®, is the Director of Retirement and Life Planning, Horsesmouth, LLC., where she focuses on helping people understand the practical and technical aspects of retirement income planning.

This article is provided by Financial Strategies Group. We believe the more education you have, the more financially secure you will be—and your financial success and stability is our mission. We would be honored to answer any questions you may have about your financial health. For your complimentary financial analysis, please call or email our office. Michael R. Craggett, Jr. RICP® Wealth Manager

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP 16201 E. Indiana Ave., Ste. 3270 (509) 624-1574 mcraggett@fsg1.net financialstrategiesgrp.com

Horsesmouth is not affiliated with Financial Strategies Group and LPL Financial. Content in this material is for general information only and not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC. DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

47


by Sarah Hauge

Bozzi Media’s 20th Anniversary

1999: The debut of Spokane Home & Life.

90s

1996: Vince and Emily launch Spokane’s Best Book, the direct mail coupon book that was one step on the road toward magazine-land.

2001: The magazine is redesigned and gets a new name, Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living. One issue features tennis player JanMichael Gambil. “It was fun walking into bookstores and watching girls opening the magazine as if it were Playboy in order to ogle his beefcake shirtless photos.”

20 01

20 02

2002: They run their first holiday shopping guide. “Our goal is to make it look like a catalogue for Spokane retailers and we are often told that it really does help people decide on gifts for the difficult-to-buy-for.”

2004: Catalyst magazine debuts.

20 04

2004: The magazine includes a feature story on downtown condo living. “It helped spark the condo revolution,” Vince says, “and helped pave the way for banks to feel condos were safe enough to finance.” 2004: The Lilacs and Lemons column debuts. “It’s a fun column to write and I know I did my job when I get letters and phone calls. Everyone loves it until THEY get lemoned.”


2012: In January, Spokane Woman debuts.

20 05

2005: The magazine

runs its first Best of the City survey, and the first Best of the City event is held. “We were floored by the huge response and of course have run it ever since…” says Vince. “From the start we discovered that we had to watch against ballot stuffing, and have systems in place to prevent it. One of our favorites was an advertising agency that copied the survey and sent hundreds of them in, voting for all their clients, and using a type font that varied a bit with each envelope except that they misspelled Coeur d’Alene on every single one. Of course we threw them all out… Now most are filled out online and it’s still fairly easy to weed out the ballot stuffers, but we aren’t telling how.”

2008: In January,

Prime debuts. In the summer, WA debuts.

20 08

20 12

2012: The first Hot Summer Nights event is held. “It’s the only event we do that has nothing to do with the magazine, per se, except that it’s an excuse to dress up and have a classy summer party … This will be the year of the hippies and Woodstock, so stock up now on your tie-dye shirts and beads.” 2012 and 2013:

The Bozzis decide to diversify in new ways, purchasing Chocolate Apothecary in the Flour Mill and founding the Bozzi Gallery downtown.

2016: Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living moves from 10 annual issues to 12, and Prime, Catalyst, and Spokane Woman are folded into the larger magazine. “We decided during an economic downturn that it would make sense to fold them into THIS magazine, and let each be a magazine within the bigger magazine. Each of them still lives on in these pages.”

20 16

20 19

2019: Bozzi Media expands to manage Hangar Event Center (Felts Field) and the Hidden Ballroom (Pacific and Brown), and an in-the-works catering and restaurant space currently dubbed Delectable (housed in the former Taste Café space on Howard).


Bozzi Media’s

B by Sarah Hauge

20th Anniversary

ig things happen when you get the right people together. That’s certainly true of Vince and Emily Bozzi, who (along with their staff, advertisers, contributors, and enthusiastic readers) are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the magazine you’re reading right now. From the beginning, Vince and Emily have brought together their complementary skills— his knack for big ideas and all things editorial, her talent for sales and advertising— to launch not only this magazine but a long list of offshoot ventures. Though founding a magazine wasn’t something they’d ever imagined for themselves, looking back at their past skills and interests it seems almost inevitable. “When I was a kid I used to make magazines,” says Vince. “I’d go around the neighborhood and get stories.” As

When I was a kid I used to make magazines,I’d go around the neighborhood and get stories. a teenager he also worked in the downtown Spokane library as a page, where he happened to be assigned to the periodical department. It was there he discovered the range of magazines that existed, the vastness of the niche topics they covered. “I was fascinated by the whole world and the diversity and how many there were,” he recalls. As a college student, he began supporting himself by freelancing for magazines, writing articles for Star, Omni, Psychology Today, and others.


Between Vince and I, Vince is the visionary and I am the one who will go in to bring the bacon. undertaking, though. They asked themselves a lot of questions: Is Emily grew up in the Philippines (she and Vince met as pen starting a magazine even possible? Are we SURE Spokane doesn’t have pals) and moved to the United States in 1987. In Spokane she a city magazine? In the end they decided to be bold and go for it. worked retail in stores like Sears and Nordstrom, breaking records “Between Vince and I, Vince is the visionary and earning an impressive commission— and I am the one who will go in to bring the skills that are essential for the success of Emily and Vince Bozzi at their first Best of the City party, 2005 bacon,” Emily says. “I’m not a writer, English is their company, Bozzi Media. “She’s a natural my secondary language, but I always said I can salesperson,” says Vince. talk to people, and if I talk clear and slow, they “I would never know that I would end will listen to me.” She was right; some of their up doing this,” Emily says. “I married advertisers from the late 1990s still run ads an American and I thought I would be a with them today. housewife,” probably with a big garden. “I Spokane Home & Life launched in July of am a housewife, and I have a big beautiful 1999 and ran six issues that year. Their entire garden—but at the same time, I do this job.” staff was Vince and Emily. Burgan’s Furniture In the late 1990s the couple launched was a key supporter from the get-go. “Burgan’s a precursor publication, a coupon book was on the cover of every one” in the beginning distributed by direct mail named Spokane’s “because they paid for it,” Vince remembers Best Book. It was successful, but they sensed with a laugh. more potential elsewhere—plus some local “We totally didn’t know what we were doing,” businesses who wanted to advertise with Vince says. But they forged ahead, committing them weren’t excited about being part of the to improve and expand things bit by bit along coupon book. the way. In 2001 they redesigned the magazine “Finally I realized, wait a second— and debuted with their new name, Spokane Spokane doesn’t seem to have a city Coeur d’Alene Living, which featured Sunshine magazine,” says Vince. It was a gutsy

Finally I realized, wait a second—Spokane doesn’t seem to have a city magazine...


Vince and Emily at The Hangar Event Center, 2019

photo by James & Kathy Mangis


People in their leisure time, it turns out, want something they can touch and feel

EARLY ADVERTISERS Many thanks to our advertisers and local support.

Shelly Monahan on the cover. From there, things have ebbed and flowed, grown and shifted. They moved printing locally and made the jump to perfect binding. They hired a graphic designer and additional staff. They introduced features that have become mainstays—pictorial essays of beautiful homes, must-read columns like Lilacs and Lemons, contests like Best of the City, multi-page spreads of Best Doctors and Best Lawyers, gift guides, and more. They’ve launched additional magazines— among them Spokane Woman, Prime, and Catalyst—eventually folding some of them and incorporating the rest into the larger magazine. Today, Vince’s title is Publisher and CEO, and Emily’s is the President of Sales, Co-Publisher, and Co-Founder.

WENDLE FORD ACADEMY of DANCE BLUE RIBBON HARDWOOD FLOORS CABINET SYSTEMS CASTLE ROOFING CLINKERDAGGER COUNTRY HOMES POWER EQUIPMENT CRUISES AND & TRAVEL FOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS FRED’S APPLIANCES INTERGRITY REMODELING JAAZZ SALON LA-Z-Y BOY FURNITURE GALLERIES NANCY WYNIA NORTHERN EXPOSURE SPOKANE SUNSCREEN SPOKANE SYMPOHONY THRIFTY CAR TOMLINSON BLACK: ED BROWN WITTKOPF LANDSCAPE BECKER BUICK MATTRESS OUTLET CASA DE ORO CLEARWATER SUMMIT GROUP COMPLETE SUITE FURNITURE ELECTRONIC TRANSFER INC INLAND INTERIORS INC KOI GARDENS MASTERPIECE SIDING MCVAY BROTHERS

RONN FALTER DDS TC SHERRY AND ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE WALKER‘S FURNITURE WOLFFY'S BIG SKY STONE CASCADE MEADOWS FIDELITY ASSOCIATES PELLA SERVICEMASTER THERMOGUARD AMERICAN AUTO GLASS CARPET GALLERY COLDWELL BANKER: SANDY ALDERMAN GREATER AMERICA CONSTRUCTION HOSPICE OF SPOKANE KICHLER LIGHTING IDAHO KLEEN AIR OF IDAHO PREMIER MORTGAGE NW SONJA'S CLEANER BY NATURE WAYNE'S FLOOR COVERING BART CLONINGER BERRY BUILT CARPET ONE CURVES FOR WOMEN FALCO'S GEORGE GEE KNIPPRATH CELLARS KOERNER FURNITURE RAVEN ROOFING RITTER'S SINGH MASSAGE THOMAS KINCADE GALLERY AVISTA


. . . W O N K I T A WH “We used to say, ‘failure is not an option,’” Vince remembers. “Within literally a week after starting the magazine in 1999, people were starting to say, ‘Big mistake, big mistake, don’t go into that world because the internet is coming on, no one’s going to read magazines.’” “It turns out none of that is true,” he says. Yes, there has been a decline in newsprint, but by understanding the target audience for their aspirational lifestyle magazine, they’ve forged ahead, guiding readers toward living their best lives in the Inland Northwest. Glossy magazines continue to offer something that people like and can’t find online. “People in their leisure time, it turns out, want something they can touch and feel,” says Vince. Emily adds, “And I’m a quiet competitor, I will never let the magazine die on my watch.” Diversifying Bozzi Media and taking on other ventures—including event hosting, venue management, an art gallery, a catering company, and more—has allowed Vince and Emily to continue creating experiences Inland Northwesterners want to have. There are always new possibilities to explore. The magazine, though, is here to stay. “We are officially the longest-running magazine in Spokane,” says Emily. “I think it’s really quite an accomplishment and we look forward to another 20 more.”


BOZZI MEDIA ANGELS

Paul Sandifur bought a lot of advertising that he didn't really need in our early years even AFTER we ran a huge interview/story with him and in every instance misspelled his name. We received irate calls from a few of his employees, but he just said, “Oh that's OK, stuff happens.” We still believe he could have saved Metropolitan Mortgage if given more time. Another “angel” was my good friend Glen Cloninger, who helped us out just when we needed it the most. I was honored to put him on the cover, and seeing his big smile when it came out was so worth it. If he liked you, you were his friend for life. If he didn't, you'd know it, believe me, you'd know it. Once he sold a property to another developer friend of mine and I had to be the go between because they couldn't stand each other. I remember them both complaining to me because one of them wanted lunch at 11:30 and the other at 1pm. Each said “Who the hell eats lunch at THAT hour?!”

FOND MEMORY

In December 2008 we ran a picture of Bing Crosby on the cover, along with Rosemary Clooney, in a scene from “White Christmas,” and we colorized it all but their faces. We received a wonderful fan letter from Regis Philbin, who was in town for an event and saw the magazine, probably in his room at the Davenport Hotel, letting us know Bing was his idol and he really wanted to thank us for keeping his story alive.

TEAMWORK MAKES THE

DREAM WORK

No one here really gets to say “That’s not my job.” Many

people do multiple jobs, and I’m grateful to our hardworking staff. Our Art Director, Kristi Soto, just celebrated her 13th year with the company, and our Editor in Chief, Stephanie Regalado, has been here almost as long. Theresa Berglund does a great job with finance and accounts receivable and numerous other things, and Josi Hughes handles our events with aplomb. Emily Bozzi continues to inspire as the director of sales, and Jeff Richardson just logged his eighth year. Our two newest account executives, Tracy Clark and Heather Castle, are doing superbly well, endeavoring to take the very best possible care of their customers. Kellie Rae heads up our catering and venues, and will manage Delectable Café, and walks brides and event organizers through every aspect of the ceremonies or events. And that’s it: our entire crew. We are often lauded for doing a huge amount with relatively few employees. We learned it’s better to hire smart than to hire many. -Vince Bozzi

i, Tracy Clark, Kellie Rae, Jeff Richardson, Vince Bozz Bozzi, Emily le, Cast her Josi Hughes, Heat Kristi Soto Theresa Berglund, Stephanie Regalado,


LOCATED AT BRIDGE PRESS CELLARS 509.638.9654 39 W Pacific Ave | Spokane, WA 99201

THE HIDDEN BALLROOM is located in downtown Spokane above Bridge Press Cellars, on Pacific and Browne. It is perfect for weddings, concerts, birthday parties, corporate parties, holiday parties and celebrations of any kind. Air conditioning is being installed and will be in place by next summer. The space can accommodate up to 299 guests. We will be announcing a magazine release party soon; we can’t wait to show it to our regular audience.

These venues are managed by Bozzi Media and Delectable Catering & Events email us at sales@bozzimedia.com | 509-638-9654 | bozziMedia.com


Spokane’s freshest event space is located where the city meets the valley in historic Felts Field. The Hangar Event Center is a beautiful open space that’s perfect in all seasons. Heated in the winter and fully open to the runway and Mica Peak in warmer weather where beautiful sunsets beckon, it offers an exhilarating alternative to stuffy and cookie cutter event spaces. Wander halfway into the pre-runway amid cocktail tables and historic planes and enjoy the glamour of an aviationthemed wedding, party or occasion of any kind. Imagine your soiree in a well- appointed room bedecked with a great number of colorful linen-covered tables and matching chairs, lights, streamers, cocktail tables, beautiful centerpieces, a magnificent spread of gourmet food offerings…..and a huge airplane or two to ensure that no guest ever forgets the unique experience. The sky is the limit at the Hangar Event Center! We’ll let your vision take flight and parachute you gently through every step of the way.

Reserve your date today!

email us at sales@bozzimedia.com | 509-638-9654 | HangarEventCenter.com 6095 E. Rutter Ave | Spokane, WA 99212




Is it too late to be good?

Shop this holiday with Consign Furniture & Jewelry


W

e are elevating the season of gift giving by joining forces with a few of our partners to bring you some of their favorite gifts to give this holiday. Make your list and check it twice throughout the pages of our holiday gift guide. Wishing you a very merry and bright season from our family to yours. Cheers!


Watch

ORIS 40MM Bronze Big Crown Pointer Date 80th Anniversary edition automatic watch with green dial, Sapphire crystal, stainless steel exhibition mineral crystal case back on brown leather strap.

Spokane Snowflake

$2,000

Jewelry Design Center handcrafted 2019 limited edition snowflake in sterling silver with an amethyst (for the Lilac City) based on our Expo ’74 roots and the recent reconstruction of Riverfront Park, the design incorporates several Spokane landmarks. (Clocktower, Pavilion, Monroe St. Bridge, Expo Butterflies)

$150

Ring

MIKIMOTO 18k white gold criss cross right hand fashion ring with round white A+ Akoya pearls and round brilliant cut colorless vs diamonds.

$4,300

Jewelry Design Center, 821 N. Division St., (509) 4875905, jewelrydesigncenter.com.

Thickening Gift Pack

The more, the merrier… ’Tis the season for gravity-defying ‘dos. From amplified updos to bouncy blowouts, these three thickening essentials will take you from fa-la-la-la flat to merry and height. 14th & Grand, 1337 S. Grand Blvd., (509) 624-7263, 14thandgrandsalon.com.

$33

62

BOZZIMEDIA.com / GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019


American Cinnamon Bourbon

The Onion’s Area 51 Taphouse American Cinnamon Bourbon is a 5 liter keg of Makers Mark Bourbon cast-conditioned with whole sticks of organic Boulder Colorado cinnamon (also in Blood Orange Bourbon) and served ice cold in tap. Sure to warm you up in all the right places. Two locations, (509) 747-3852, theonion.biz.

$1,150

Professional Detailing

What is the next best thing to giving someone you love a brand new vehicle for the holidays? Surprise them with a professional auto detail. The team at Wendle Nissan details all makes and models. Wendle Ford, 9000 N. Division St., (509) 468-9000l, wendle.com.

$49.99 - $299.99


Bring home a furry bundle of joy this Holiday.

Goldendoodles & Bernedoodle Puppies Professionally trained or untrained available. Call today!

(509) 710-7998

dogologynw.com

Recliner Heaven

Give the gift of comfort this holiday season with a genuine La-ZBoy recliner. More than 500 La-Z-Boy recliners in stock, right here in Spokane. 10205 N. Division St., (509) 4654380, la-z-boy.com.

$349.99+

EXPERIENCE HOW GOOD YOU CAN FEEL. Thank you Spokane!

Voted Best Chiropractors in Spokane.

Dr. Raymond Sicilia Certified

Chiropractic Sports Physician

siciliachiropractic.net 611 W Garland Spokane, WA 99205 | 509-489-2883 64

BOZZIMEDIA.com / GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019


Cookie Kit

There is no way to go wrong with a gift from Sweet Frostings. Their cookie kits come with 12 sugar cookies made with natural ingredients along with plenty of their signature vanilla buttercream and sprinkles, too. Kits are customizable to your theme and fun for family, friends and groups. Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop, four locations, (509) 242-3845, sweetfrostingsbakeshop.com.

$45

GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

65


Milkshake Colour Care

Protect your gorgeous locks every day with the Milkshake Colour Care, perfect for color-treated hair. Luxe Salon & Spa, 314 W. Francis Ave., (509) 474-9576, luxespokane.com.

$32

Maryhill Swag

For the Maryhill Winery fans on your list, deck their heads in branded Maryhill caps and beanies. Add a glass of red, and that’s all the warmth they’ll need. Maryhill, 1303 W. Summit Pkwy., (509) 4433832, marhillwinery,com.

$24, $28

Chocolate Bliss

Everything feels right with these one pound gift boxes of chocolates from Mrs. Cavanaugh's. They offer an assortment of chocolates from cremes, caramels, truffles, nut clusters, and even some sugar free. Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolates and Ice Cream, 513 E. Hastings Rd., (509) 321-7450, mrscavanaughs.com.

$24.99


Glamorize

When 9 to 5 turns into 5 to 9, you’ll need a flawless flow that can keep up with your rooftop raves and disco dreams. Prepare to let the beat drop and your color pop with the 24X Bronze Shook Blend for a fabulous look that’s sure to stun without the sun. Sunny Buns, three locations, seven days a week, sunnybuns.com.

$120

2 Week Learn to Barre UNLIMITED CLASSES $49.00 You’ll be guided through a series of low-impact, high intensity movements that are designed to strengthen and tone your body.

509.315.4920 13910 E Indiana Ave, Ste E Spokane, WA 99216

precise. proud. balanced. passionate. local.purebarre.com/location/spokane-wa

GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

67


Moroccanoil Beauty Vault

Experience seven days of head-totoe luxury with the Moroccanoil Beauty Vault. This holiday countdown calendar contains seven argan-infused best sellers for hair and body, all in mini sizes to surprise and delight. La Rive Spa, Northern Quest Resort & Casino, northernquest.com.

$44

Camp Adventure Kit

VSSL CAMP Adventure Kit is perfectly stocked with more than 70 pieces of essential outdoor gear. It’s like the multitool of camping, and it’ll change the way you prepare for outdoor adventure. The perfect gift for those on your list who like to get just a little bit lost ever now and then. Windfall, Northern Quest Resort & Casino, northernquest.com.

$129 68 BOZZIMEDIA.com / GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019


B a s i c s | To p s | B o t t o m s | D r e s s e s | C u r v y | S h o e s | A c c e s s o r i e s

Custom Wood Décor

Board & Brush Creative Studio is a workshop for constructing stylish and unique wood décor projects from scratch. Their instructor-led classes guide you through the entire creative process from raw materials to final product. Board & Brush, 1314 S. Grand Blvd. #3, (509) 821-0105, boardandbrush.com.

$68

Mon–Sat | 10am–5pm | 323 S Pines Rd, Spokane Valley Shop Online JemaLane.com | (509) 321-2330

513 E Hastings Rd. | North Spokane | (509) 321-7450 Chocolates, Caramels Toffee, Brittle, Sugar-Free

$2,500+

RECEIVE 25% OFF YOUR PURCHASE Make sure to mention this ad to receive your discount. Not valid with other discounts

MrsCavanaughs.com

IV

Be the hero of this holiday—and life—by giving the precious gift of a goldendoodle or a bernedoodle puppy. They are perfect additional family members and both are allergyfriendly, too. Dogology, (509) 710-7998, dogologynw.com.

G

Furry Family Member

E T G HE I SE FT PER AS TH FE CT O IS N !

Chocolates and Ice Cream

GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

69


Holiday Dress

The party will definitely get started—and mistletoe will implode—when you walk into the holiday party wearing the Primavera floral dress from Finders Keepers. Find this and many more stunning dresses at Finders Keepers, 18 W. Main Ave., (509) 624-1251, finderskeepersboutiques.com.

$439

Composer Recliner

You’ll have that one-touch power control for adjustable positions—including the headrest— as you soak in the luxury of high-resiliency foam cushions wrapped in thick poly fiber. Keep all of your favorite devices charged and in the ready with the built-in USB charging port and keep your legs kicked up with an extended ottoman for enhanced comfort. Complete Suite Furniture, three locations, completesuitefurniture.com.

$749.99

70

BOZZIMEDIA.com / GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019


GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

71


Northwest Gift Basket

When you need presentation on a grand scale, this masterpiece is sure to impress. Featuring only the finest products: smoked salmon, savory crackers, smoked Gouda cheese, gourmet olives, wine and cheese wafers, grilled asparagus spears, chocolate honey pecans, famous soft peanut brittle, an array of gourmet chocolate truffles, a bottle of Washington red wine and so much more. Simply Northwest, 11806 E. Sprague Ave., (509) 927-8206, simplynorthwest.com.

$129.99, $169.99, $199.99

Cozy Scarf

Sparkle and shine this holiday season with this cozy, soft scarf, hat and glove set. Jema Lane Boutique, 323 S. Pines Rd., (509) 321-2330, jemalane.com.

$15-$22

72

BOZZIMEDIA.com / GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019


NOW OPEN in the newly remodeled Dodson's building with expanded on-site repair facility.

Custom Jewelry • Custom Service

516 WEST RIVERSIDE AVENUE 509-315-4387 • JohnsonsCustomJewelry.com

Sapphire Bling Ring

If you want her—and everyone who sees her—to know how much she’s loved, consider this GIA certified 3.60 ct. Sapphire ring with 1.32 ct. diamond halo in 18K white gold. Also, if you are single and would like to capture the attention—maybe the heart, too—of our editor-in-chief, insider knowledge says this ring will do the trick. Consign Jewelry, 21605 E. Country Vista Dr., Liberty Lake, (509) 928-9090, consignfurniturenow.com.

$15k

Give the gift of love this Christmas! Home baked goods using the finest ingredients made with love in Spokane, WA. downtown

northtown mall

valley mall

whitworth

Order by phone or shop online: 509-242-3845 | SweetFrostingsBakeshop.com

LOAD IT. GIFT IT.

SO MUCH HAPPINESS IN ONE TINY LITTLE CARD. • MASSAGES • FACIALS • HANDS & FEET • COFFEE & GIFTS BrickHouseMassage.com // 509-891-1999 GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

73


Akran Ceramic Jars

The Akran ceramic jars are smooth to the touch and display a beautifully marbled design. This accessory is functional as well as decorative by providing a stylish spot of storage where you need it. The oak lid gives a natural touch that enhances the overall look, adding warmth to your home. Dania Furniture, 319 W. Riverside Ave., (509) 624-7740, daniafurniture.com.

$19-$49

Sasquatch Football Jersey

PNW, Football, and Sasquatch come together in this “fan-tastic" trifecta. Sporting jersey #315 to represent the great American sport in full Pacific Northwest glory. Because just like us, Bigfoot believes that 315 degrees on the compass is where life is best. Grab this awesome PNW shirt for your favorite Northwest football fan this holiday season. PNW Journey, Spokane Valley Mall, pnwjourney.com.

$26.95

Vintage Spokane: The Art of Chris Bovey You can’t go wrong holiday shopping at Atticus or Boo Radley’s, and this winter they have the must-have newly released Chris Bovey book—because do you really love Spokane if you don’t follow and support his retro screen prints? We don’t think so. Atticus Coffee & Gifts, 222 N. Howard St., (509) 747-0336.

$49.95 74

BOZZIMEDIA.com / GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019


-On Trend Hair -Hand Tied Hair Extensions

we

-Spa/Skin Services -Eyelash Extensions -Facial/Body Waxing -Bridal Services -Braidstyles

Mention #LUXEBA BE to Receive 10% Off A NY Spa Facial

-Injectables

what we do follow us @luxe.salonspa

( 5 0 9 ) 4 7 4 - 9 5 7 6 • luxespokane.com • 314 W Francis Ave • Spokane SPA PARADISO

MOMS CUSTOM TATTOO

509.747.3529 | spaparadiso.com

509.426.4465 | momstattoo.net

Best Spa

Luxury at a Great Price! Purchase a gift certificate on our website and instantly print or email the gift to the recipient.

(509) 747-3529 www.spaparadiso.com 1237 West Summit Parkway | Suite A | Spokane, WA


Magazine Subscriptions

Jewelry is art

Always say yes to yourself.

When you gift a subscription to Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living or Nostalgia Magazine, you gift the best our community has to offer—past, present and future— along with how to get out, contribute and engage with those people and places making Spokane and Coeur d’Alene an extraordinary region. Bozzi Media, (509) 533-5335, spokanecda.com.

$24.99 per year per magazine

(208) 676-1645 | Coeur d'Alene CherylBurchellGoldsmiths.com

1200 N Freya Spokane

CONGRATULATIONS

JEREMY BALL

for being selected one of Spokane’s Top 20 under 40

Maui Jim Fashion Sunglasses SharpShooting.net (509) 535-4444 Your professionalism, knowledge, and ability to connect with your customers makes you the perfect leader in the shooting sports industry in Spokane and nationally. Your family, employees and customers are all so proud of you and what you have accomplished and excited to see the direction you take the company.

76

BOZZIMEDIA.com / GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019

You can “up” your cool factor—or that of a friend of loved one—by 187 percent when you choose Maui Jim fashion sunglasses for vivid colors, improved clarity, and crisp details, while also blocking glare and harmful UV. You will not want to sit on these. EyeDentity Eyecare + Eyewear, 9671 N Nevada St., (509) 468-2020, eyedentityod.com.

$250+


Wellness Gift Bags

Give the gift of wellness with the Local's Limited Batch Wellness Gift Bags stuffed with four favorites: Dragon Balm Deep Tissue Relief, Chill Indica Blend Tincture, Infused Fruit Chews, and Topical Patch. Local’s Canna House, 9616 E. Sprague Ave., (509) 413-2796, localscannahouse.com.

$55


Custom Jewelry

Johnsons Custom Jewelry has been one of Spokane’s favorites for custom jewelry since 2011. They offer one of a kind designs from designers around the world with a variety of retail pricing. Create a meaningful piece that will be in your family for generation to come. Johnsons Custom Jewelry, 516 W. Riverside Ave. (the Historic Dodson’s Jeweler Building), (509) 315-4387, johnsonscustomjewelry.com.

Special Occasion Dress

Find your holiday special occasion dress at Bridal Collections, a long-running salon featuring designer gowns and tuxedo rental. Bridal Collections, 3131 N. Division St., (509) 838-1210.

Prices vary.

Coconut Moisturizer

Eminence’s best selling coconut moisturizer is great for all skin types during the dry winter months of the Spokane and Coeur d’ Alene areas. Silken up your skin and smell good too. Cashmere, 621 W. Mallon Ave., #303, (509) 443-4293, cashmereskinandbody.com.

$62 78

BOZZIMEDIA.com / GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019


Growler of Goodness

With 43 taps of beer, cider, kombucha, root beer, cold brew coffee and wine, Steady Flow Growler House is sure to have the sweet nectar of the adult bevvie you—and those on your Christmas gift list—so desire. Steady Flow, 328 N. Sullivan Rd., #8, steadyflowgh.com.

$5.99+

New Owner... Same Quality...

The Perfect Start to Your New Bridal Traditions! 3131 N Division St Ste 101 (509) 838-1210

Grooming Gear Kit

The Healing Hut offers a wide range of services specializing in full body waxing, therapeutic skin care, lash extensions, lash lifting and tinting, microblading, hand and foot therapy, natural nail care, and reflexology. They also provide services and products for both men and women— featuring a Grooming Gear kit for that special hunk of burning love in your life. Kit includes face scrub, shave cream, face lotion, and lip balm. He’ll be more delicious than ever before. The Healing Hut, 204 N. Division St., (509) 990-9099, thehealinghut.com.

luxury hair, skincare and lashes 621 W Mallon Ave. Unit 303 Spokane

509.443.4293 • CashmereSkinAndBody.com

$40

10% OFF any service through the end of December when you mention this ad

GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

79


Wearable Art

Stay warm while staying stylish in this playful crochet hat with embellishments by artists Michele Mokrey and Teresa Droz, and hand woven scarf by the talented Tara Flyinghorse. New Moon Art Gallery, 1326 E. Sprague Ave., (509) 413-9101, manicmoonandmore.com.

Hat $48 | Scarf $125

Making your wedding or celebration stand out from the others.

HENNA TATTOO SPOKANE of

hennaofspokane@gmail.com

509-847-3768 80

BOZZIMEDIA.com / GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019

Wood Wicked Candles

Anchored NW wood wicked candles are hand poured in Spokane. These candles are made with real ingredients—fragrance oils infused with essential oils and Americangrown soy wax. And the wood wicks crackle. Spa Paradiso,1237 W. Summit Pkwy., A, (509) 747-3529, spaparadiso.com.

$15-$20


Astro Roast Coffee

Give the gift of “pick me up” that can only be found at one of Spokane’s beloved Rocket Bakery locations by gifting a bag of Astro Roast, their house medium roasted coffee (flavors of dark chocolate, cane sugar and plum). Rocket Bakery, multiple locations, (509) 368-9682, rocketspokane.com.

$13/lb.

Titian Pearl & Pink Sapphires Always a hit in pink sapphires, rose gold and diamonds. Be one of a kind by wearing one of a kind. Think inside the box and have some adornment fun this holiday. Cheryl Burchell Goldsmiths, 1524 Northwest Blvd., CDA, (208) 676-1645. cherylburchellgoldsmiths.com.

$99+

more than just gift baskets

visit our retail shop!

Your source for premium gourmet gift baskets for ALL occasions

shop local shop happy SimplyNorthwest.com • 509.927.8206 11806 E Sprague | Spokane Valley

GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

81


Savvy Home

The Erie Club Chair is upholstered in a soft and durable polyester fabric. Accent details include piping along the seat and nail head trim along the edges. Erie’s simplified take on the classic wingback make it perfect for modern and classic interiors alike. Solid wood legs complete the look of the chair and provide sturdy support. Toss on a hand-woven 50"x 60" chunky throw and a 20� HO HO HO pillow. Savvy Home, 1407 W, 1st Ave., (509) 598-858, savvyhomespokane.com.

$499, $199, $45

Handmade Wreaths

Westwood Gardens is making wreath dream come true with their wild-harvested, fresh, handmade wreaths, swags, porch pots, porch trees and more. Westwood Gardens Nursery and Garden Art, 15825 N. Westwood Dr. Rathdrum, ID, (208) 687-5952, westwoodgardensidaho.com.

$39

Peanut Brittle

Soft and flaky gourmet peanut brittle that melts in your mouth instead of sticking in your teeth. Robinson Soft Brittle, (208) 610-1880, robinsonsoftbrittle.com.

$8+


FINDERS KEEPERS

Spokane’s Premier Dress Boutique

Flatstick Pub Membership

Gift your friends and family a membership to Spokane's hottest new attraction, Flatstick Pub. Memberships are a one-time fee that gets you free games for life, member-only discounts and more. 618 W. Main Ave., (509) 368-9477, flatstickpub.com.

$75 ($99 Value)

Spa Services

BrickHouse gift cards take the stress out of guessing. They can be used toward any spa service as well as anything in the gift shop or coffee bar— bonus, they never expire. The BrickHouse Massage & Coffee Bar, 14222 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 891-1999, brickhousemassage.com.

509-624-1251 18 W Main | Spokane, WA Finderskeepersboutiques.com GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

83


Holiday Cookies

In search of cookies or cookie making kits for the upcoming holiday season? Custom cookies made by Three Birdies Bakery are drawn by hand and baked with love. They’re so beautiful you won’t want to eat them, but they wouldn’t be doing their job well if they didn’t hop right into your mouth—and trust us, they will. The perfect gift for that special mouth in your life. Three Birdies Bakery, Instagram @threebirdiesbakery, threebirdiesbakery@gmail.com.

$25+

Poinsettias

These beautiful poinsettias are grown in the Liberty Park Florist greenhouses from 4 inch minis to extra large poinsettia trees. Liberty Park Florist, 1401 E. Newark Ave., libertyparkflorist.com.

$7.99 - $149.99.

84

BOZZIMEDIA.com / GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019


GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

85


Nancy Wynia Associate Broker ABR, CNE, CRS, GRI 509-990-2742 nwynia@windermere.com

View complete virtual tours at www.NancyWynia.com www.facebook.com/NancyWyniaRealEstate

CLINKERBRICK MASTERPIECE | 428 W. 21ST

PEACEFUL SETTING | 504 E. GLENCREST

This C.E. Feltis masterpiece is the largest and most distinguished of all of the homes he built. Sits atop the boulevard just 65 yards from the serene Japanese Gardens. Old World Charm featured throughout with built-ins and hardwood floors. The ground level walk-out is well suited for an in-law suite or AirBnB. Offers tiered front gardens. Backyard is a gently sloping blank canvas. Eligible for historic preservation status. Come see this well-kept gem today! 3,504 SF • 0.22 acre lot • 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths $475,000

Exceptional Upper Gleneden home with nearly $40,000 in recent updates. New kitchen counters with eat bar, beautiful hickory cabinets, and newer appliances. All new luxurious master suite with walk-in closet and stepless shower. Fresh interior paint, new flooring including stairs, expansive back deck. Gas heat, central A/C, Mead schools, and 9 assorted fruit trees in an oversized backyard. 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths $355,000

INDIAN TRAIL TRANQUILITY | 8718 N. PAMELA ST.

MID CENTURY RANCHER | 3815 E. ERMINA AVE.

Gorgeous Pacific Park contemporary home sited on a quiet culde-sac. Living room features gas fireplace & wall of windows. Kitchen with eating bar & dining area that opens to entertaining deck & brick patio. Finished daylight basement. Spacious, treed, fenced - nearly 1/3 acre - backyard with sprinkler system. Three car garage, gas heat & hot water, plus central air All appliances stay. Convenient access to Albertson's, Sundance Plaza, Spokane Public Library, restaurants & other amenities. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths $310,000

Striking Mid Century Rancher close to SCC with nearly 2,000 square feet and just 1 block away from the iconic Spokane River. Original hardwood floors in the living room and bedrooms plus period built-ins. Kitchen sports all new tile, wood counter tops, and stainless steel appliances. 2 wood-burn fireplaces, spacious basement with endless potential, gas heat & gas hot water. Fabulous, landscaped backyard with trees, storage shed, and entertaining area. 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath $182,500


T

by Diane Holm

here is something magical about a little winter village, isn’t there? The glowing houses, snow topped trees, and twinkling lights that warm your heart. With this as inspiration, dreaming up this Christmas project was a snap. We pulled together miniature treasures including handmade chairs from a local artist, Toby Keough, and this holiday display turned into a treasured storybook scene in no time. Choose a lantern, terrarium, doll house, shoe box, apothecary jar, shadow box, or a container you already have on hand to set up your own festive Christmas display. Send a photo of your creations and we’ll share them on Facebook and Instagram stories. chairs by Toby Keough | @tobyrae styled by Diane Holm | @whitepicketfenceco photo by Erika Schirmer | @eurekamephoto

DIY

THE

NEST

Village Holiday Scene

087

88 ONE NEW MEMORY AT A TIME 110 STORAGE


88

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


W E N E ON

e m i T a at

e h Haug by Sara y Rob Miller raphy b photog


509.928.9209

DanielJOlsonConstruction.com

Quality Design Backed by Years of Experience New Construction Historic Restoration Custom Remodeling Design Services

90

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


Where building relationships is just as important as the projects we build

by Sarah Hauge photography by Rob Miller, RL Miller Photography

“I want them to remember.” That’s the priority for Shannon Morscheck when it comes to decorating her family’s home for the holidays: she wants her kids to have a hands-on connection to these meaningful times. Shannon, her husband, J.D., and their three children live in north Spokane in a home they purchased in 2014 and are making their own, one DIY project at a time. This holiday season, that’s meant creating their own décor, together. Take the tree in the living room, a labor of DIY love. The family popped and strung popcorn and made cranberry garlands. They baked gingerbread men and dried slices of citrus to turn into ornaments. They even scavenged to find the makings for a star topper, going for “a little hunting trip out in the backyard” to gather the sticks it’s formed from.

Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Decks • Additions New Homes • Remodel • New Construction • Design & Build

Contact Dave Covillo for your FREE In-Home Consultation (509) 891-7946

|

www.RenovationsByDave.com

WA License # RENOVDC9600B/ID License # RCE-14413 Licensed • Bonded • Insured

bozzimedia.com

DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

91


It takes a little more time and planning to pull off, but that effort is well worth it. “What was important to me was making those memories,” Shannon says. (She does note that her oldest child is the most helpful at this point. “My daughter does the most,” she admits. “My boys like to eat the projects.”) “I didn’t really discover my love and passion for this until we moved into this house,” says Shannon. But once she got started, she found she really enjoyed taking on projects and transforming her home, motivated by the goal of getting “the look for less.” The entire Morscheck home is full of DIY projects, thrift store finds, family pieces, and handmade treasures scored from makers on sites like Etsy. Shannon documents all things home

I didn’t really discover my love and passion for this until we moved into this house 92

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


G INT ET UP ERE T ST O 5 Y FIN E AN ARS N CIN GO O .A.C

UNION GAP, WA 1900 Rudkin Rd 509-453-2669

Providing exceptional furniture at exceptional prices since 1998!

RICHLAND, WA 1911 Fowler St 509-783-3060

LEWISTON, ID 139 Thain Rd 208-413-9937

COMING SOON!

SPOKANE, WA 1219 N Division 509-362-5390

7410 N Division

@CompleteSuiteFurniture

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 11410 E Sprague 509-822-7049

COEUR D’ALENE, ID 5555 N Pioneer Dr 208-667-6160

Plan Online, Buy Online

DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com 93 CompleteSuiteFurniture.com


Pre-Finished Steel Carriage House Doors

on her highly successful blog and Instagram (livingwithlady.com and @livingwithlady), where she focuses on DIY, recipes, and lifestyle posts. J.D. loves working with tools and gets involved with projects, too. Shannon notes that the key to a successful home project with your significant other is knowing when to ask for what you want. “Timing is everything!” she says

Accents Planks Residential and Commercial • Carriage House Doors Raised Panel Doors • Garage Door Openers Transmitter Replacement • Spring Repairs & Parts

3820 E. Dalke St. Spokane, WA 99217

(509) 482-7262

SpokaneOverheadDoor.com license #SPOKAOD830NB

follow us online for daily deals

best night club idaho Mik’s Nightclub 406 4th St. | CDA 94

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

208-666-0450


Jamison Hook Agency

For the

Win! Congratulations

JAMISON HOOK on receiving the 2019 20 Under 40 Award.

with a laugh. The home is peppered with Shannon’s hands-on projects, some done solo and some undertaken with friends and family, such as the beautiful and functional built-in entertainment center in the living room, which she and J.D. built together (a projector screen lowers when they want to watch TV). She and a friend trade off weekly

Meet

Jamison Hook, Local Allstate Agency Owner (509) 624-2336 | Call for the protection you need and the service you want

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

CLEANING 509 720-8488 // socleanspokane.com DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

95


to work together on to-dos in each other’s homes. “It’s a lot more fun to do a project or clean something when you have a buddy around,” she notes. They recently tackled the board and batten that’s now up in the entryway, adorned with garland. Shannon and J.D. built the gorgeous green lockers in the mud room—which was formerly a formal dining room, until she realized “we just aren’t formal dining room-ish people.”

96

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

It’s a lot more fun to do a project or clean something when you have a buddy around


FLORIST & GREENHOUSE

8th & Perry | Spokane 509.534.9381

BUY LOCAL WE GROW OUR OWN!

For all your holiday festivities, we’ve got you covered. Trust us with all your floral needs! LibertyParkFlorist.com DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

97


98

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


In this space they also installed a long desk, building drawers as bases, adding their own hardware, and then staining a butcher block top that’s become a space for homework and laundry folding. Shannon says that when they moved in, the home looked quite different—white carpet everywhere, orangey wood, red brick and yellow exterior. “Everyone has their style,” she says. “It just wasn’t us.” Since that point she’s been tackling (and sometimes hiring out) projects large and small, whether that means painting the exterior white, handstringing more than 6,000 wood beads to craft the chandelier that hangs in the master bedroom, handpainting the striped curtains that hang in the office, or hiring a welder to create a replica of a Restoration Hardware chandelier for the living room—at a fraction of the cost. Shannon advises people to do their research and “weigh the pros and cons” of whatever they’re hoping to DIY, asking questions like, “Is this going to be cost-effective, or should I just go out and buy one?” For the entertainment center in the living room, it took Shannon and J.D. two weeks to build and they saved a vast amount of money; such a unit could easily cost many thousands of dollars. The back deck and pergola are something her husband built himself in 21 days.

There’s no place like home for the holidays!

Merry Christmas from my family to yours.

509.990.6388 LoriPeters.com Realtor, Residential Specialist CRS, ABR, GRI

EMPHASIZING IN Catastrophic Personal Injury Nursing Home Abuse Sexual Abuse Doug Spruance has a commitment to advocating for justice with success in representing catastrophically injured clients.

​Law Office of

H. Douglas Spruance III

421 W. Riverside Avenue #802 Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 838-3828 DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

99


And then there’s the immense payoff of a successful project: “The pride,” says Shannon. It’s being able to think to yourself, “Oh, I’m actually proud of this and I love the way it turned out,” she says. Shannon regularly hits thrift shops, craft shops, vintage market, and clearance sections looking for potential décor and DIYs. For those who might find thrift shopping overwhelming, she recommends zeroing in on candlesticks, gold mirrors, books (she uses white hardbacks with gold lettering—jackets removed—en masse for home décor), lamps, unique pieces of furniture, and crocks. “Your décor doesn’t have to be all pricey things,” she says. “Look at thrift stores around the holidays or spring when people are trying to purge, because they’re going to be stocked

The pride, Oh, I’m actually proud of this and I love the way it turned out 100

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


MechanicsPride.com

Tire & Automotive

SPOKANE'S BEST AUTO REPAIR

Since 1989

2006-2019

• Tires/Wheels • Engine Repairs • Shocks/Struts • Mufflers • Towing Available • Transmissions • Tune Ups • Batteries • Brakes 1126 W. 2nd Ave. | Spokane, WA 99201 | 509-747-5371 523 N. Pines | Spokane, WA 99216 | 509-321-7243 2925 S Mt Vernon St | Spokane, WA 99223 | 509-534-0350 Mike Federico

mechanicspride@gmail.com

DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

101


with new goodies.” Over time, Shannon has started taking more design risks, increasingly honing her style, which she loosely terms “cozy-functional.” Though she previously leaned heavily toward neutrals, she’s had fun incorporating more color, a shift that began with the

cozy

functional 102

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


A Retreat for All Seasons 9.8 acres, 3914 sq ft 4BR/4BA

Luxurious living in this custom contemporary in the country! Attention to detail, quality and craftsmanship are the hallmarks of this exquisite 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home on 9.8 acres - the ideal for year-round living or a pastoral seasonal retreat. The great room features a wall of windows soaring over 2 stories to welcome sunlight and frame the beautiful private acreage with inviting outdoor living and entertaining areas. Thoughtful, tasteful design abounds, including the modern, floating stairs, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace entertainer’s kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite, island with 6-burner range, double-ovens, eating bar and semi-formal dining. Main floor master with fireplace, slider to patio and hot tub, generous walk-in closet and ensuite spa-like master bath with garden tub and tastefully designed tiled shower. Entertainment continues on the second level with a 30x30 recreation/game room that features wet bar, flat screen TV, surround-sound speakers. Room for all with two more bedrooms, bath, office, bonus loft (for more private bedroom space or den), wrap-around deck, patios, firepit, gorgeous yard, bordering stately trees and natural woodsy setting. 42x60 finished shop with bath, additional 42x12 space for storage or finishing. Only a mile from Pend Oreille River for boating, fishing, water-skiing; easy access to 49 Degrees, Red Mountain, and Schweitzer for wintertime fun! This is a home and a haven for all seasons!

542 Greenhouse Road Ione, WA 99139 $799,900

MOLLY O. CLINE

(509) 599-1223 shamrockpropertiesgroup.com

Shamrock Properties Group at Keller Williams | winwithmolly@gmail.com DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

103


purchase of a jewel-green armchair she scored on clearance at World Market. “I just loved it so much that it gave me the confidence to do other things,” she says—like choosing a bold green for the lockers in the mudroom, or painting a fireplace a moody blue. “The all-white, while it looks nice, it just wasn’t me,” she has come to realize. Every item has its own story. In the dining room, open shelving displays Shannon’s mom’s wedding china and a vintage coffee server, and a gorgeous mixed media botanical piece she created (using a projected image, paint, and the weathered pages of thrifted

104

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


doricinc.net

509.747.8050

As a premier builder of finely crafted homes and commercial properties, Doric Inc. is founded upon the time-honored tradition of carpenters as quality builders. books) covers the majority of an open wall. Holiday touches include rows of bottle brush trees, twinkle lights, and a garland of dried citrus—a fun and classy combination of whites, blues, and golds. In the living room she went with a more traditional decorating

DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

105


HANSON • CARLEN Architecture & Construction

O LD WO R LD C R A F T S M EN 509.838.0424

www.hansoncarlen.com

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

CLEANING 509 720-8488 // socleanspokane.com 106

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

scheme by bringing in pops of red. The green chair is complemented by the green glass lamps Shannon brought home from a thrift store; an ottoman was a steal at HomeGoods. One holiday addition is the framed score of Silent Night displayed on the mantle. Shannon doesn’t usually use text in her decorating, but this piece is meaningful: As a shy kid she was asked to sing a solo of the carol for her daycare. “It was the first time I remember being brave,” she says—a memory worth celebrating this Christmas. Hanging in a prominent spot is the string art Santa from Etsy seller Every String Attached, which


I WILL SELL YOUR HOME IN 39

DAYS OR LESS… OR I’LL PAY YOUR MORTGAGE UNTIL IT SELLS! That’s right. And I’ll put that in writing.

Rich King is ranked among the Top 3% of Spokane Realtors®

Call Rich at (509) 919-3957 Today! View listings and get more info at RichKingRealEstate.com E a ch O ff i c e i s I n d e p e n d e n t l y Ow n e d a n d O p e r a t e d


Ellen M. Hendrick Attorney at Law

A client-centered results driven exclusive family law practice

PRACTICE AREAS • Divorce/Legal Separation • Child Custody • Child Relocations • Paternity Actions • Father’s Rights • Non-Parental Custody Actions • Modification of Child Support, Maintenance, Parenting Plans • Post Decree Issues & Enforcement of Prior Orders • Domestic Violence Protection & Restraining Orders • Extensive trial and mediation experience

2002 Certified Basic & Advanced Family Law Mediator 2004 Spokane County Bar Association Divorce-Advice Clinic Attorney of the Year Top Attorney 2018 Spokane & Coeur D’Alene

509-456-6036 | EllenHendrick.com 905 W. Riverside Ave, Suite 601, Spokane

Dr. Kevin A. King DDS PS Dr. Samuel King DDS

incorporates more than 800 nails and more than 400 yards of thread. The couches, from Walker’s Furniture, are a neutral gray that can be dressed up with different textiles depending on the season. The decorative ladder propped against the wall, currently laden in winter-friendly blankets, is similarly adaptable. The master bedroom has another take on Christmas style. “I really like decorating whimsically, too,” Shannon says, and it shows in a print of a deer with red florals running through its antlers, the knitted throw, a garland knitted by Shannon’s daughter, and the soft hues of the breakable glass ornaments she wasn’t sure would withstand the rough-and-tumble kid pace of the living room. Every nook and cranny is full of meaning and life in a home that will continue to evolve and change, one DIY—and one new memory—at a time. family photo by Heidi Pratt

With responsibility, the best materials, and customizing your smile.

509-466-2499 | kkingdds.com 101 W Cascade Way, STE 201 Spokane WA 99208

Honesty We want to treat you the way you want to be treated. We only want to do what is needed and help you keep your smile. 108

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

Integrity You are important to us. We focus on your care and giving you world-class dentistry, and we stand by this everyday.

About Us A father and son team, we love the Spokane community, and love working with all of you.


DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

109


THE NEST/homestyles

TIS THE SEASON—

FOR STORAGE

photo via californiaclosets.com

by Darin Burt

THERE'S A LOT ABOUT winter we can do without: freezing temps, frozen fingers and, of course, too much snow (yes, there is such thing). One thing we can never do without is storage, and winter is no exception—winter organization is essential for a happy holiday experience for you and your family, and for making sure nothing

photo via rubber maid homedepot.com

110

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

important falls through the cracks during this busy time. With that in mind, we talked with two local experts: Stacey Miller, president of Closets Northwest, Inc., and Chantale Morgenstern, owner of California Closets, to get their suggestions for some great ways to prepare your home for the New Year.

photo via californiaclosets.com


CAPITALIZE CLOSET SPACE Watching the kids open their presents on Christmas morning is joy. But now that all the new toys and clothes are unwrapped, where are you going to put them? Rather then tossing everything in a big open closet, Miller’s advice is to install an adjustable shelf system to customize your storage options and ensure everything from board games and blocks to that sweater from grandma fits neatly in its own space.

GEAR UP THE GARAGE Let’s not forget about winter fun. Skiing, sledding and hockey are what a lot of people live for once the snow starts falling. But storing and accessing all that gear can be a challenge. Closets Northwest makes organization easy with the Rubbermaid FastTrack system that mounts horizontally on your garage walls (each rail holds up to 1,750 lbs.) and offers more than 25 different accessories, including hooks, racks, shelves, cabinets and baskets.

LIFE CAN BE HECTIC We are here to help you navigate your closet and storage needs. —Previously Closet Guys—

Closets Northwest, Inc. 3004 N Sullivan Road Suite D • (509) 891-2818 • Closets-NW.com

MAKE ROOM FOR GUESTS Holidays are for family. But when the parents or the grandkids come to visit where are they going to sleep? If you don’t have an extra bedroom, consider a spacesaving Murphy bed. They’re as comfortable as regular beds, and the folding mechanism lets you to hide the bed during the day. California Closets' Murphy bed solutions include beautiful cabinetry, finishes, and shelving to transform a space into a comfortable sleeping area when needed.

Locally Owned Home Furnishings & Lifestyle Boutique

Shop for Holiday entertaining and gifts for you and yours

Happy Holidays Jacki and Kim at Savvy Home

PUT IN A PANTRY Stocking up and staying home is sometimes the best idea when winter weather strikes. It’s good to have those extra cans of soup, crackers, candles and maybe a couple bottles of wine at the ready. If your kitchen cabinets are already full, Morgenstern suggests converting a hall closet or an alcove into a pantry. Adding shelving and drawers, some storage bins and even lighting and an electrical outlet, where you can charge a laptop or plug in a crockpot, will take that unused space to a new level of organization.

Wed–Sat 10-6 | 1407 W. First

SavvyHomeSpokane.com DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

111


University Chiropractic Serving Spokane Valley Since 1977

New chiropractic patients mention this ad and get a free 1/2hr massage. (Restrictions apply).

Our Services:

Chiropractic Care, Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nutritional Guidance

509-922-4458 303 S. University Rd, Spokane 99206 www.universitychiropracticspokane.com 112

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


The Real Santa Ed Gowin, 61

I

photo courtesy Ritters Garden & Gifts

by Darin Burt

t’s the busy season for Ed Gowin. As a machinist with Lyn-Tron, Gowin puts in four 10-hour shifts a week. During the holidays, he has a second job, trading his work gloves and safety goggles for a red suit and hat to play Santa, visiting with children, asking whether they’ve been good and listening to their Christmas wishes. Santa Gowin has a message for the kids (and adults) that he delivers along with the candy canes. Gowin worked with Children's Ministries for 15 years, and still preaching about the true meaning of Christmas. “I want to bring Christmas back the way it used to be when I was young. The Christmas season never used to start until after Thanksgiving, but now it’s become so commercial,” Gowin says. “I let the kids know the real reason behind Christmas is the birth of Christ. It's not about Santa.” Originally from Southern California, Gowin moved to Spokane in 1995 and began playing Santa for the community 14 years ago at the request of his pastor. Santa Gowin has many stops to make— Ritters Garden and Gift, Old European Breakfast, Coeur d’Alene Tribe and private parties, and in the spirit of the giving, everything he earns supports The Vanessa

Behan Crisis Nursery and Shriners Hospitals for Children. “I'm more like Saint Nick, who was a real person, than I am Santa,” Gowin says. “I love what I do and I give back to the kids, and that's what it's all about.” Wherever Gowin goes, even when he's not wearing the signature red suit, he's recognized, especially by the young ones. “When I walk into a store, kids will go, 'There's Santa!'” Gowin says. “It happened once at WalMart where this little girl pointed me out to her mom as they were walking past me, but the mom told her, no, that's not the real Santa. The little girl wouldn't believe I wasn't Santa, so when I came upon them again, I asked the mom if it was alright to give her daughter one of my "Santa cards" with a picture of me and the reindeer. The little girl looked at the card, looked at me, and said back to her mom, ‘See, I told you he was Santa!’” Gowin puts on a bit of padding to compensate for weight he lost to better deal with diabetes, but his long white beard is the real thing. Kids always want to prove it. “I've gotten my beard pulled on hard many times,” he says. “There was one time when a little girl grabbed a handful of my beard and it took a couple of years for it to grow back.” Another common question is, “Where are your reindeer and sleigh?” to which Gowin responds, “They’re at the North Pole—that’s for Christmas Eve. I drove a car here like everybody else. “It’s neat to see the kids grow up loving me as Santa,” Gowin says. “Nobody’s ever come back and accused me of being fake.”

TODAY'S

PRIME 116

RETIREMENT RESOURCES

113

121 A-LIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES


PRIME/over 50

Architecturally Designed Custom Residences

Doric Creager, 70

story and photo by Darin Burt

“There isn't much left in the world that is built by hand from start to finish,” says Doric Creager, watching his construction crew frame a new home overlooking Liberty Lake. Creager, a patriarch of Inland Northwest construction, founded his general contracting company, Doric Inc, in 1982, on the time-honored tradition that a fine home builder must be firmly rooted in the high craft of carpentry. “There are very few carpenters who own custom homebuilding businesses,” he says. “We're tradespeople and craftsmen, and we take that seriously.” Creager moved to Spokane from the Midwest with his family when he was 12. His father was an architect and his mother an executive secretary for the Spokane branch of the American Institute of Architects. Creager started out to study psychology, but when his thengirlfriend gave birth to his son, Spirit, he needed a way to make a living, and entered an apprenticeship with the local Carpenter’s Union. After six years in the program, Creager began working with some os Spokane’s finest homebuilders. With the belief that these builders were masters of their trade, he began his lifelong ambition to continue and evolve that tradition. One of his mentors was the late John Roehm, a 14th generation Bavarian carpenter

114

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

and longtime Spokane-area homebuilder. “He brought to us a sense of how honorable the craft is,” Creager says, “and the necessity to handle yourself accordingly as a professional so that people will in turn see you as such.” Doric Inc has built resort properties, commercial buildings, vacation retreats, and even remodeled older homes with distinctive flair. But the niche for which they’ve received the most accolades are architecturally designed custom residences. Not every project will grace the cover of The New York Times, Mountain Living, and Luxe Interiors + Design, which they have—some are less involved, such as the holiday display the company is building for the Hutton Settlement Children's Home, but nonetheless, are done with just as much pride. Being a business owner and juggling multiple projects means being on the job 24/7. But that doesn't stop Creager from enjoying other pursuits like golfing, cross country skiing and cycling. He'll often toss his bike into the back of his work truck so that he can sneak away on ride during the workday. Oh, and he just recently got married too. Asked if, out of his portfolio—which spans nearly half a century—he has a favorite project, Creager says that while they’re all memorable, what he values most are relationships he’s built with clients. “Many of them have become lifelong friends,” he says, “and that's worth more than the house itself.”


WADE JACKLIN 208.755.5075 NICOLE JACKLIN 208.704.0358 MEGAN MONGEAU 208.625.0878 WPJACKLIN@GMAIL.COM | JACKLIN.REALTOR

DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

115


PRIME/retirement resources

RETIREMENT RESOURCES

W by Darin Burt

e checked in with three of our partners to find out more about the value they bring to those they serve. Elevating is the word that Lily Anne Brown, of Comfort Keepers, would use to describe the mission of the Spokane area in-home care service. Recognized as a leading provider of quality in-home non-medical care for seniors and disabled adults, Comfort Keepers provides a wide variety of services, from assisting with personal hygiene, to daily housekeeping tasks to planning fun and active outdoor activities and helping the senior eat a balanced diet.

116

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

117


PRIME/retirement resources

Also Specializing in: Weddings, Family Events, Portraits, Senior Pictures, Product Shoots, Fashion, Royalty

MangisPhotography.com

info@mangisphotography.com (509) 863-3068 118

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

Each caregiver is carefully selected, confident and fulfilling retirement.” screened, and trained to provide Diligent is how Angel Lontz professional, compassionate assistance approaches the care given to her clients at through a unique approach called Sally Adams Adult Family Home. Interactive Caregiving. No two clients are “We are always thinking about our alike, and an emphasis is put on matching interactions in terms of relationships, client and caregiver whose goal is to build we don't get lazy and are always thinking true friendships with their clients in order about how to do things well and how to to fulfill their emotional and social needs. do things better,” says Lontz, who opened “We're really excited about seniors the Mead-area senior care facility in and making their life awesome, helping 2019 after many years working in senior them to stay active and engaged in care facilities. “We are very on top of the community, and making sure the helping our clients with the tasks of daily community doesn't forget the seniors living, such as getting dressed, bathing, and their needs,” taking medication and says Brown. We also eating healthy meals, that work to elevate our they are challenged to do We're really excited caregivers and help themselves.” about seniors and them on their career Adult family homes making their life path.” are different from other awesome, helping You’ve worked types of senior housing, them to stay active your whole adult life, such as assisted living and engaged in the and you're looking communities, in that they community, and forward to the are for only a handful of making sure the retirement you so residents at a time, fostering community doesn't greatly deserve. What a much more intimate Michael R. Craggett, environment for both forget the seniors and Jr., wealth manager residents and staff their needs with Financial The benefit of living at Strategies Group Sally Adams Adult Family provides is—in a Home is not only 24/7 word, security in knowing that you have support and care, but also the feeling of the means to enjoy your freedom in the family that comes from being in an actual next part of your life’s journey. residential home, and because of the With these goals in mind, the first step close staff to resident ratio, there’s more in building a comprehensive retirement flexibility in being able to provide services plan is to assess total financial planning that meet each individual’s needs. needs. This involves a consideration of important milestones such as date of COMFORT KEEPERS retirement, insurance, major purchases comfortkeepers.com/office-246 and educational costs, as well as ongoing (509) 484-2345 financial management strategies. Once these factors are identified, the client FINANCIAL STRATEGIES is prepared to choose the products and GROUP services that best address his or her Michael R. Craggett, Jr. RICP® retirement needs. financialstrategiesgrp.com “We are truly advocates for our clients,” (509) 624-1574 says Craggett, Jr, who has more than over 20 years-experience as a Financial SALLY ADAMS ADULT Advisor. “Our entire focus is on helping FAMILY HOME our clients to preserve, protect and grow (509) 939-0845 their assets so that they have a more


Modern day conveniences to enhance quality of life.

• Anti-Scald faucets and valves • Comfort height toilets • Hygienic cleansing toilet seats • Hand held showers • Walk in tubs • Easy use & touchless faucets • Grab bars • Salt less water conditioning • Instant hot water

Thank you Spokane for voting us GOLD a ninth year in a row!

DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

119


120

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


T

he team at Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine has pulled together a list of some of the highest online and customer rated retirement and assisted living communities in our area and we are proud to share them with you on the following pages in our A-List of Retirement Communities. You’ll notice our partners have opted for expanded listings, but the list wasn’t derived based on those who chose to advertise with us. In no particular order, here they are ...

SENIOR & ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES


Located in Mead, WA

Brookdale Park Place 601 S. Park Rd. (509) 922-7224 Brookdale North Spokane 1110 E. Westview Ct. (509) 468-2877

Two residents to one caregiver ratio Pet friendly Call Angel at 509-939-0845

Willow Grove 1620 E. Mead St. (509) 467-1135 Spokane Baptist Association Homes 7007 N. Wiscomb St. (509) 489-7612

Broadway Court Estates

13505 E. Broadway Ave. (509) 315-2376 Broadway Court Estates is a family owned and operated retirement community that has been serving seniors in our community since 1985. They are committed to delivering a first rate senior living environment. Touchmark on South Hill 2929 S. Waterford Dr. (509) 283-7176

122

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


SENIOR & ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Locally Owned & Operated by the Arger Family

Where Wellness is a Way of Life FREE-In Movveice Ser LIFESTYLE OPTIONS

WELLNESS CENTER

AMENITIES

• Independent • Light Assisted • Assisted Living • Cottage Homes

• Warm Water Pool • Programs/Classes • Fitness Center • Walking Trail

• Gourmet Dining • Activities • Social Events • Putting Green

Orchard Crest Retirement Community

222 S. Evergreen Rd. (509) 928-2222 Orchard Crest Retirement Community offers an outstanding setting where seniors can enjoy a high quality of life, with both independent living and assisted living options. Their caring and attentive staff makes sure every detail is attended to so your loved one will have the most comfort and enjoyment during their retirement.

Phase II Skywalk Addition NOW OPEN and Leasing

509-922-3100 | EvergreenFountains.com 1201 N. Evergreen Rd

Spokane Valley, WA 99216

Lilac Plaza Retirement Community 7007 N. Wiscomb St. (509) 489-7612 Lilac Terrace Retirement Community 7015 N. Wiscomb St. (509) 209-9310 Clare House Retirement Community 4827 S. Palouse Hwy. (509) 252-6500 DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

123


SENIOR & ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Brookdale Nine Mile 5329 W. Rifle Club Ct. (509) 323-1400 Pinecrest Retirement Community 204 D St., Deer Park (509) 276-6658 Brookdale South Hill 3708 E. 57th Ave. (509) 443-0401 Royal Park Retirement Center 302 E. Wedgewood Ave. (509) 483-7136 Cherrywood Place Retirement & Assisted Living 100 E. Dalke Ave. (509) 484-3553

multitude of amenities available to you. They also take care of your security and maintenance concerns, leaving you more time to fully enjoy the activities and comfortable lifestyle at Rockwood Lane. Riverview Retirement Community 1801 E. Upriver Dr. (509) 483-5009 Fairwood Retirement Village and Assisted Living 312 W. Hastings Rd. (509) 315-3299

Harvard Park

Rockwood Lane Retirement Community

221 E. Rockwood Blvd. (509) 838-3200 Whether you choose a unit in the main Rockwood Lane Building or one of the private Villas at the Lane, you have a 124

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

1616 E. 30th Ave. (509) 309-8423 Worry-free, award-winning senior living in the heart of historic South Hill, with chefprepared, nutritious meals, many utilities included, no buy-in fees or long-term commitment, plus much more.


RMJ Adult Family Home

Shared full-service community living. Located in the beautiful Spokane Valley.

Single or double person rooms available. Smooth Transitions Spokane 1104 W. Winder Ln. (509) 443-7211 Windriver Place 7310 N. Pine Rock St. (509) 359-1006

— CONTACT NEY — for info on services and further information: 509-596-6960 marygracellc@gmail.com

15923 E Valleyway Ave Spokane Valley, WA

Retire from work, but not from LIFE

—at Broadway Court Estates—

Fairwinds—Spokane

520 E. Holland Ave. (509) 468-1000 Fairwinds—Spokane offers exceptional independent living and assisted living services in their elegant senior living community in the heart of Spokane. Avalon Care Ctr 9827 N. Nevada St. (509) 468-7039 Colonial Court 121016 E. Cataldo Ave. (509) 921-5473

(509) 921-0249 | BroadwayCourtEstates.com 13505 E Broadway, Spokane Valley Full Apartment living with community indoor swimming pool, garden and theatre, on-site fitness center, gourmet dining and planned social events. DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

125


SENIOR & ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Pacifica Senior Living Coeur d’Alene 840 E. Dalton Ave., CDA (208) 665-2100

Evergreen Fountains Senior Living Community

1201 N. Evergreen Rd. (509) 922-3100 Evergreen Fountains is dedicated to offering enhanced senior living in a community environment while encouraging our residents to enjoy their own independent lifestyle centered on personal wellness: physical, mental and spiritual health. Cozy Place AFH 9527 E. Mission Ave. (509) 990-7107 Good Samaritan Society— Spokane Valley 17121 E. 8th Ave. (509) 924-6161 Guardian Angel Homes— Liberty Lake 23102 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake (509) 893-9300 AAA Crystal Rose 4414 S. Helena St. (509) 448-7200 126

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

RMJ Adult Family Home

Rockwood Retirement South Hill

2903 E. 25th Ave. (509) 536-6650 At Rockwood Retirement Communities, you get to enjoy the lifestyle you desire. Their mission and vision celebrate independence, wellness, autonomy, and security. The Rockwood lifestyle is one that nurtures the whole person— emotionally, physically and spiritually. North Star 2340 W. Seltice Way, CDA (208) 765-5505 Revel Spokane 16807 E. Mission Pkwy. (509) 359-1512

15923 E. Valleyway Ave. (509) 596-6961 RMJ AFH plays a critical role in caring for seniors and bringing peace of mind to families in need of care for loved ones. The long-term costs for non-acute care at RMJ AFH is typically much lower than living in a nursing home full-time.



HEALTHBEAT/plastic surgery

Popular In-Office Procedures

by Dr. Kai Morimoto

A

ccording to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were 1.8 million cosmetic surgical procedures in 2017. Of those, the top five procedures were: breast augmentation, liposuction, nose reshaping, eyelid surgery and tummy tucks. In my practice, the top five procedures in the last year have been enbloc capsulectomy, breast lift, breast augmentation, liposuction, and eyelid surgery. I wrote a piece about enbloc breast implant removal and capsulectomy in the September 2019 issue of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living. It has always been my philosophy to listen to what my patients want and then help guide them to their best result. Healthy outcomes are my first priority. In-office procedures are becoming more popular with my patients. They want to skip the hospital rigors and general anesthesia. The most popular in-office procedure with my patients is an upper eye lid lift. Your eyes are the windows to your soul. They also create the first impression that you make with other people. We start with your initial consultation and discuss your end goal. Based on your underlying issues I can go over possible options and we can develop a plan. The solution could be as simple as skin care products, Botox or filler to address tired eyes. If you have excess skin hooding your eyes or herniated fat pads; I can help. I am able to perform most upper eye lid lifts in my office, depending on what is needed, rather than in a hospital setting. I use a local anesthetic and a medication to relax you and before you know it—you look brighter, more awake and well rested. The procedure takes about two hours and 3-5 days later, you return to the office for suture removal and a post-op visit. You can expect some bruising and mild discomfort for about 7-10 days, but that is the cost of beauty. The price of the procedure is quite affordable compared to a hospital procedure. Other popular procedures are non-invasive laser treatments for fat reduction and tattoo removal that we provide in-office as well. SculpSure or WarmSculpt is a popular non-invasive fat reduction that takes 25 minutes with no downtime. It is subtle and takes

128

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

several treatments that may be right for you. In addition, we also offer PicoSure Tattoo Removal. It is a non-invasive laser treatment that removes unwanted tattoos. What looked great in high school may not look so great anymore. The treatments generally take less than 30 minutes each. Some tattoos disappear in one treatment, but most require multiple treatments. On a final note, if you are looking for body reshaping of any kind, you want the skill of a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon—a doctor with more than six years of surgical training and experience, with at least three years specifically in plastic surgery. Their training and experience make them uniquely qualified to perform your cosmetic procedure. Dr. Kai Morimoto is a board certified plastic surgeon and has been practicing in Spokane since 2004. She remains at the forefront of the latest trends through continuing medical education courses and constant Medical Journal research. She is often referenced in online forums and has been interviewed on multiple plastic surgery topics.


Spokane’s Breast Specialist Make your consultation appointment today by phone (509) 315-4415 or online at KMplasticSurgery.com. She is here to help you. Master Aesthetician offering Microneedling and Dermaplaning. Call for Appointment. Best Cosmetic Surgery Surgeon

M.D.

Dr. Morimoto will work with you to achieve health and the body shape you desire. 12615 E Mission Ave | Ste 105 Spokane Valley, WA 99126

Brooke M. Cloninger, d.d.s.

Dr. Brooke Cloninger

Wishing you a healthy,happy,and peaceful Holiday Season!

Grapetree Village | 2001 E. 29 Call 509.534.4600 BrookeMCloningerDDS.com

th

2009 - 2019

Appointments Available Monday–Friday New Patients Welcome DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

129


HEALTHBEAT/plastic surgery

Choosing a Surgeon You by Janelle Sousa, MD

W

hen considering cosmetic surgery, there are many decisions to make. Patients spend a lot of time thinking about the procedure and desired results, or maybe worrying about the potential complications. However, selecting the appropriate surgeon may be the most important decision of all. It is essential to select a surgeon you trust. It can feel confusing and overwhelming to choose a surgeon just by reviewing magazine advertisements, websites, social media posts, online reviews, or referrals from friends. How can you make sure your doctor is safe and competent? How can you know your surgeon has been properly trained to avoid complications and achieve ideal results? First, it is important to understand that not all cosmetic surgeons are plastic surgeons. Plastic surgery is a highly complex specialty that requires at least 14 years of post-high school education: undergraduate (4 years), medical school (4 years), and plastic surgery residency (6 years). Many plastic surgeons will also choose to undergo additional years of subspecialty training in areas such as hand surgery, craniofacial surgery, microsurgery, or cosmetic surgery. This intense and arduous

130

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

TRUST

education allows plastic surgeons to be eligible for certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is not easily obtained. Board-certification includes a multi-day written and oral examination which critically examines surgeons for their fund of knowledge, ethical decision making, and safe and effective approach to the broad spectrum of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery challenges. In the United States, the American Board of Plastic Surgery is the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. The American Board of Plastic Surgery sets a high bar—ensuring all board-certified plastic surgeons are safe, ethical surgeons with extensive knowledge of the entire spectrum of plastic surgery. Next, choose a surgeon who has experience in performing the type of surgery you are considering. Different surgeons may specialize in different procedures. Don’t be afraid to ask how often your surgeon performs the operation you are considering. This can help you understand your surgeon’s level of experience, while creating open and honest communication between the doctor and patient. Finally, your plastic surgeon should

be personable and caring, with good communication skills. Your relationship with your surgeon and his/her staff will have an enormous impact on your experience as a patient, as well as your overall outcome. Your experience will be easier and more enjoyable if you feel confident that your surgeon understands your concerns, and you feel comfortable asking questions about your care. Checking that your surgeon is boardcertified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is the first step to making sure that you will be in good hands. Complications can happen with any surgery; however you can feel confident your board-certified plastic surgeon will have the skills and education to achieve the results you are seeking. Janelle Sousa, MD, is a board certified plastic surgeon at Plastic Surgery Northwest specializing in microsurgery, breast reconstruction, and extremity reconstruction. Plastic Surgery Northwest has five boardcertified plastic surgeons with expertise in the entire spectrum of plastic surgery including both cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery, with a goal of achieving the best ultimate outcome for every patient.


DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

131


132

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


In honor of positivity and a stellar community of young professionals rising up all around us, we are celebrating 20 professionals under the age of 40 who mightily devote themselves to all they do in our region: career, family, friends and community in the annual 20 Under 40 Awards. To meet them in person, and to share space with other change makers in Spokane, join us for the awards ceremony on December 10 at the Hangar Event Center, at Felt’s Field, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets can be found at bozzitickets.com. Cheers to the following 20 young professionals lifting Spokane’s cool factor through the roof and busting out glass ceilings, too.

DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

133


STEVEN HEWETT, 29 Partner | Director of Design HDG Architecture

photo by Caili Hartman

HDG is a multi-faceted architecture and design studio located in Spokane with experience in commercial, single and multifamily residential, mixed-use, office, hospitality and restaurant design among others. At HDG, we believe it is our responsibility as creators and caretakers of the built environment to enhance the lives of not only the end users of our projects, but the communities in which our projects interact and engage within. This responsibility is often at the very center of our decision making process throughout any given project. We feel fortunate for every opportunity we receive as designers to improve the daily lives of the people who we work with and

KATHLYN KINNEY, 30

Founder & Waste-to-Fuel Consultant Biomethane, LLC

photo by Brew City Flash Photography

134

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

have been tremendously lucky that many of our clients are as committed, if not even more committed, to creating something truly special; every project, every time. This recognition means I am doing something right. There is always a certain level of uncertainty that comes with creative work, particularly if you're aiming to innovate. I've always felt fortunate for the trust and faith that's been put behind us and the work that we do. Creativity requires courage. Everyone on my team inspires me. Every day. For the trust and love and thoughtfulness and care put into every decision, every project, every time. In five years, you’ll find me at my desk, doing something difficult.

Biomethane, LLC goal is to transform transportation so that every trip is carbon negative, by catalyzing biogas-to-vehicle-fuel from sewage sludge across the U.S. Starting here in Spokane, we have the potential to create approximately one million gallon-equivalents of fuel per year from wastewater, and more from the wet waste that represents 1/3 of what goes into our incinerator. I work with our county and city to refine and sell the fuel at more than $2 per gallon. Spokanites can be proud to be part of a city on the leading edge, where the work we are doing is looked to by cities across eastern and central Washington, as far as Tacoma. My goal when setting out in this business in July 2018 was to present a profitable pathway to renewable fuel from Spokane County by year one, for 50 wastewater plants by year three, and for 1,000 plants by year five. We're on schedule, so that puts us at the 1,000 mark four years from now. Unexpected factors, such as calls from nation-wide companies that want to replicate what we've shown here in Spokane at plants across the country, have really added some impetus to this goal. Every new plant creates a kind of network effect. In five years I envision any plant being able to tap into the knowledge-base we've created, within seconds create their individualized cost-benefit and how to get there, and for Biomethane to profit from a percent of the ongoing value created. I believe in making positive change in my own backyard first, but after that, I envision my renewable fuel work taking me to Kenya.


I run Providence’s Partial HospitalizaKOLBI PEACH, 28

Behavioral Health Practice Manager Providence

photo by Caili Hartman

DR. MARSHALL GIBBS, 34

Founder Mint Condition Dental

photo by Caili Hartman

Mint Condition Dental provides access to care that ranges from preventative dental therapies, smile transformations, reconstructive surgeries and facial esthetics. We pride ourselves in providing a dental home where individuals can be seen for comprehensive dental care under one roof. I actively encourage the team members of Mint Condition Dental to give back by engaging in community clean sweeps, spending time at animal shelters, donating to Angel Tree, etc. Being generous, kind and understanding are perhaps the most simple and powerful ways of enhancing community.

tion and Intensive Outpatient program, which provides outpatient behavioral health services to both adolescents and adults experiencing acute depression, anxiety, suicidality, and a range of other mental health concerns. The primary goal of this program is to serve individuals who are not getting their acute mental health needs met by typical outpatient behavioral health services but do not meet the threshold for psychiatric hospitalization. It ensures they get the level of care they need in the least restrictive way possible, diverts emergency department use and serves as a step down for individuals being discharged from the hospital. We ensure individuals receive the support they need while staying connected and engaged with their community, job, school and family. We genuinely care about every client who walks through the doors. My mom is my primary inspiration. As a young woman, newer to leadership, I often rely on her to mentor me and provide guidance. She has mastered the art of being strong and assertive in a leadership role, something that I am still learning every day. Although I am a licensed therapist, I am weeks away from finishing my MBA. With this additional degree and know how, I want to combine my skill sets to aid my community in completely overhauling the way mental health services are delivered, improve access for individuals living in our community, and decrease stigma around mental health issues.

My daughter, Evalynn, who passed away at the age of two inspires me most. Her fervor, boundless spirit and ability to brighten a room will never be forgotten. She is a constant reminder that it is not the years in your life, but the life in your years that count. I continue to honor her daily by committing to transparency and authenticity. Developing Mint Condition Dental into new communities within the greater Spokane area, allowing more individuals to have access to comfortable and complete dental care at an affordable price. In five years I hope to be leading seminars and providing performance coaching that would transform young leaders’ potential and activate high level performance in all areas of their life. I will also be leading a not for profit organization, Evalynn Mae Foundation, that provides resources to toddlers in need.


My responsibilities at Northern Quest

KEVIN ZENISHEK, 39

Executive Director of Casino Operations Northern Quest Resort & Casino

photo by James O'Coyne

DYLAN DRESSLER, MPA, 35 Clinic Director The NATIVE Project

photo by Ari Nordhagen

DYLAN DRESSLER, MPA, 35 Clinic Director The NATIVE Project

I work for the NATIVE Project; which is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, FQHC, IHS, 330 Com-

munity Health clinic that offers medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, prevention, nutrition, diabetes, children and youth services to everyone from all walks of life. My work is done solely from the heart. I love that the NATIVE Project allows me and my teammates to be creative, flexible and advocates to the 14,000+ Native citizens residing in Spokane. I assist in federal, state and local grant writing and reporting, bringing in hun-

136

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

Resort & Casino are to guide the Slot Operations, Table Games, Security and Loyalty Marketing teams toward success. Our number one goal is to provide Kalispel Hospitality through the delivery of our Core Purpose and Core Values. At NQRC, our core purpose is to make people feel special. Our core values are to make everyone feel welcome by taking pride in everything we do and by choosing excellence everyday. The successes at Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Kalispel Casino and all other Kalispel Tribal businesses allow the Kalispel Tribe to give to the community. There have been more than 300 local nonprofits that have benefited from the giving of the Kalispel Tribe. Since the year 2000, the Tribe has given more than 18 million dollars to the local community. I am proud to work for the Kalispel Tribe and I believe that my work helps them to give back. From giving at charitable events to roadside litter pickup to, my family and I believe strongly in giving back as much as possible to the community. Those who can should always help those who can't. Although there are many great leaders out there I can name, my family is always first to inspire. What I do is not possible without their support, especially my wife Tiffany. She has the biggest heart, greatest work ethic and a vision for keeping our family strong.

dreds of thousands of dollars every year. I get the opportunity to “raise our own, teach our own, make our own” community experiences. Based off of 15 years as a young native professional in healthcare administration, I’ve asked providers coming from western medicine knowledge to join with Indigenous knowing and healing concepts. Delicately managing the cultural “knowing” with our Western Medicine trained providers has been one of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of my career. I get to help my community hold a sacred space to treat our almost extinct, indigenous societies with “Sacred Hospitality.” We are the living legacy of the American genocide that no one wants to talk about, and I am proud to say that we are also the living legacy of resilience.


I work with a mighty team of eight, and togeth-

er with the help of 3,000 volunteers, produce the world’s largest 3on3 basketball tournament on the streets of Downtown Spokane. I lead the charge in identifying and developing relationships with sponsors who make the tournament happen as well as spearheading our media efforts. Being a Make a Wish Granter and Spanish translator has shifted every aspect of my perspective. Upon meeting each wish recipient, I am allowed the opportunity to broaden my perspective. I also serve on the Pivot Board because I believe storytelling is the most powerful communication tool we have. This award extends beyond merely me; rather, it is a reflection on all those who have believed in me and supported my wildest aspirations. I am inspired by female leaders who paved the way for my generation and those I meet in our community every day. In my first job at a local news station, I got to know our community and its people through a unique lens. Being a reporter changed my entire worldview, allowing empathy to quickly become my main language. Empathy is getting down on the ground level, looking someone in the eyes and saying, “I see you.” I think our world needs that now more than ever. I am inspired by our community and the people who truly see each other.

MORGAN MARUM, 26

photo by Joshua Best

ERIK ROCK, 35

Director of Corporate & Media Relations | Spokane Hoopfest photo by Alejandro Sanchez

GM, Managing Member Consign Furniture & Jewelry

We own and operate the largest furniture and jewelry consignment stores in

the country—which also sells brand new and custom design pieces—across three states with ambitions and trajectory to one day expand our model across the U.S. With more than 40,000 consignors in the last 10 years, and tens of millions in sales, our footprint has pumped back millions of dollars to our local communities. Besides the many charitable causes we have been connected to—animals, children, GU and special needs—I thrive on inspiring young people to become the best version of themselves. I’ve had countless young employees, which puts me in close proximity to young minds. I love passion and purpose and I push that theme to whoever will bite every single day. There are a few different people and countless different stories that light a fire under me, that bring tears to my eyes, and pull at my heart strings. My grandma inspired me to dream, my dad showed me how to never give up, and my wife has all the qualities I admire and strive to accumulate myself. My mom has a special place in my heart. I have vague but powerful memories of our lives before my new dad stepped in. Memories that still drive me today.

DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

137


JAMISON HOOK, 34

Owner | Jamison Hook Allstate Agencies

photo by Tyler Kracht

I am proud to be an Allstate Agency owner, managing two vibrant agencies and selling and servicing our insurance clients. We help protect the assets and financial future for the families and businesses in our community. My agency puts on three community events each year. This year was our 4th annual coat drive—where we were able to partner with some other businesses and collect 330 coats for kids. We also put on an event to raise awareness for suicide prevention and we were able to donate $2,000 to a local suicide organization. We also took 25 people

to the hope community in Deer Park and worked on Habitat for Humanity homes. This recognition means a lot to me. I've always loved where I grew up and I love that I am fortunate enough to be able to give back as much as we can. My dad was one of my biggest inspirations, as well as two of my best friends. The three of them have always pushed me and been there to give advice and feedback. In five years, I see myself as a larger part of the community and being involved in more locally owned businesses that have similar goals.

JOEL BARBOUR, 33 Owner | The Great PNW

The Great PNW apparel company creates casual wear for those who love the Northwest. We are constantly striving to elevate the culture and lifestyle here in Spokane and The PNW as a whole with our unique offering of designs, all done 100 percent in-house. Outside of being able to provide jobs for people, we have started campaigning to show our Spokane pride and make it known to our customers that we are a Spokane brand. We've continued to team up with The Inlander multiple times throughout the year on events to leverage our reach to let it be known how great, fun and exciting things are that happen in our community. For seven years I have poured myself into elevating this area through The Great PNW and it has grown to a national level (we ship all over the country every day now). And even before I started my company, I never wanted to and never will leave Spokane; it really is a special place. In five years, I hope we have expanded our current facility. I believe our printshop will be at least triple the size, and we’ll be launching a few other brands, as well. Our flagship store— which we are launching in a few months—will be cranking by then and we’ll hopefully have a few more locations around the NW as well. 138

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


photo by Ari Nordhagen

TFS is an agency that specializes in everything so-

cial. Our goal is to highlight what matters. To return back to high-quality, organic content that makes you feel something. Anyone can do targeted ads; we want to create something you want to share. We do this through creative planning, graphic design, and videography. We strive to share the stories of the businesses, big and small, around our community. Spokane is full of brands that have a history and a journey to share. We work hard to make sure we can offer that to anyone who comes to us. One of the things I'm most proud of is my company’s eagerness to work with nonprofits. We understand what it's like to have a vision and want to make a change in the world. The most impactful client we currently have the privilege of working with is Project ID. I feel like I make this community a better place by trying to see people. And help them see what I see. Three years ago I took the biggest risk of my life. I quit my job at a well-established agency as the director of a department. It went against everything I was taught to quit a job without another job. As a new mom, a woman and an LBGTQ+ individual, being awarded this recognition means more to me than just being a young person in business. It means that it's possible. If this community can accept me and welcome me into their world of business, they can accept anyone.

ERICA JO NORRIS, 29 Owner and Creative Director Talk Fast Social

AMBER MARLOW, 35

photo by Myk Crawford

Sullivan Branch Manager Numerica Credit Union

As the branch manager of Numerica Credit Union’s Flagship and mentoring branch, I serve our core purpose of enhancing lives, fulfilling dreams and building communities by leading my team through meaningful and impactful interactions with each member who walks through our door. In my work, I get to be a part of everything from new businesses opening their doors to helping existing businesses with all of their financial needs—truly being part of growing our wonderful community and watching it thrive. Our team also enhances the community by hosting “shred days” which promote the financial safety and well-being of our community by properly destroying sensitive information. We also love to host neighborhood beautification efforts to keep our community pristine. I am so grateful that Numerica Credit Union encourages and supports me in the many ways I serve my community from fundraisers to sitting on boards. It is an incredible compliment to be recognized among the top young professionals in our community, knowing the level of professional skill and community involvement of those nominated beside me. My son Landon gives me a dose of inspiration daily. He makes me strive to be the best I can be. Being a role model for him and showing him that you can do anything you put your mind to with hard work and dedication is what keeps me going every day. DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

139


JESSIE TENNANT, 31 Director of Philanthropy Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho

photo by James O'Coyne

MATT SONDEREN, 39 Co-President/Owner Sonderen Packaging

photo by Shelli Sonderen

140

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, I work to support, facilitate, and fund new opportunities for girls throughout our diverse community. My role is to build and strengthen relationships with community partners to ensure all girls have the chance to explore, grow, and achieve lifelong success. We are working to meet the unique needs of girls in many ways, whether it be through access to STEM education, financial literacy, or through the outdoors. One of the projects I have been most passionate about is access to STEM education for girls in the rural areas of our 29 county council. To address this need, we have developed a state-of-the-art STEM Mobile which will meet girls where they are, ensuring every girl has access to

science, math, engineering, and technology. Every girl, no matter her background or journey, should have the opportunities and support to become a leader. I am continuously inspired by the Girl Scouts and volunteers I work with. I am inspired by the Gold Award Girl Scouts who create incredible service projects that will impact their communities for years to come. I am inspired by the girls who, through Girl Scouts, are learning to program robots or to build their own small business. The girls I work with are courageous, smart, and committed to making the world a better place. They are resilient problem-solvers who are already incredible leaders, and they inspire me to continue to make a difference for our community.

I’m honored to help set the mission, vision and values for Sonderen Packaging. I work to remove road blocks and create opportunities so our top notch team can do their jobs to the best of their abilities, which is to provide world class service while providing custom paperboard packaging that makes our customers wildly successful. Our industry allows commerce to happen. Not only do we create good paying jobs within the community, but our paper packaging products allow goods to be safely stored, shipped, and sold efficiently and in a sustainable medium. Sonderen Packaging employees are generous people. They provide support to United Way— along with a company match—they volunteer to help clean up our surrounding neighborhood and provide weekend meals through 2nd Harvest BiteToGo XL for about 40 Rogers High School kids who are homeless or simply dealing with food insecurity. I am grateful for this honor and think it is important to highlight the wonderful things happening in Spokane and the great things this energetic community of people does to support our beautiful corner of the country. I am inspired by many people, many of whom work at Sonderen Packaging. I see people go through many struggles in life yet continue to persevere to take care of their families and still be successful teammates. My parents inspire me most. They have worked hard, are incredible parents, grandparents and role models, and never lost sight of things I now see as truly important: family and giving back to your community.


DAYNE KUHLMANN, 35 Victory Media, CEO

Victory is an advertising agency and production house.

We also do social media consultation and digital work. We have an exceptional team of individuals available to make amazing videos, super-natural design skills and we make marketing fun. We are consistently re-investing back into the community, creating a network of businesses reaching out to each other. It's a system for mega-buy-local that we have organically grown. I find that social media is a powerful tool to educate and inspire. I have talked to countless people who were in the same position I was in, sleepwalking their way through life, dying inside to make an impact and follow their passions. I believe everyone has the capacity to make anything happen, if they put their mind to it and work their tail off. When I started Victory Media two years ago, I left the corporate world, where I felt I wasn't making a difference. We have a heart for businesses that have a heart for people and we partner with many nonprofits and start ups as a way to help people get started. I believe in being charitable with clients and team member— not only in a financial capacity, but as a mentor and coach for other community members. In five years, I see myself doing what I am doing now … with more people and with seven years of experience, lessons and learning under my belt.

ANNIE MURPHEY, CDP, LICSWA, 37

Community Coalition Coordinator NEWESD101 Chair of the Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition

photo by Cami Bradley

photo by 3birds photography

I believe every child in Spokane should grow up in a safe, healthy household. My community prevention work is at the intersection of drug/alcohol abuse, mental health, suicide, and domestic violence. In particular, I lead the Spokane Domestic Violence Coalition and am constantly advocating for survivors in our community. My work is multifaceted: engaging community partners across various sectors, spearheading prevention efforts, advocating for underserved populations—specifically victims of trauma and youth, coordinating resources, promoting prevention and treatment programs, and leading community-wide initiatives such as the End the Violence campaign. I believe in the power of strong partnerships and healthy relationships. If we all come together, there is no issue we can't solve. As the new community priority transitions to family trauma, I am excited to begin work with Priority Spokane, the Health District, and our coalition to develop our own strategic plan to combat domestic violence. I am always inspired by strong women leaders. We have some amazing local women doing inspiring things, as well as women across the country supporting and empowering one another to be successful. I truly love Spokane and am committed to making it a better, healthier community. Having done direct service work for many years, now doing systems improvement work really feels like I have found my niche. I see so much potential in Spokane and am excited to continue this work. DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

141


JEREMY BALL, 35

General Manager Sharp Shooting Indoor Range & Gun Shop

As the GM for Sharp Shooting, I'm responsible for all strategic planning, social media, branding, and product selection. Being in a small business requires me to wear many hats. Regardless of the specific task at hand, I'm in the customer experience business and focused on providing memorable moments for our guests. Firearms are a part of our culture. It is our responsibility as a business in this industry to make sure all people treat firearms with respect and use them in a safe and intended manor. A number of years ago, I pushed us into the law enforcement market, focusing on department-wide solicitations. Through this market we can provide goods to departments that need the best possible equip-

JULIE SCHAFFER, 36 Office of Family and Community Engagement Spokane Public Schools

photo by Ari Nordhagen

142

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

ment, but often don't have budgets sized to acquire such items. I regularly travel all over the country working with major industry manufacturers to find cost effective solutions for our local law enforcement groups in Spokane. Our local police and sheriffs deserve to be safe at work, and we work everyday to provide solutions that enhance their safety for both them and our community. I'm inspired most by my mom. She and my dad founded this company more than 20 years ago and she knew nothing about this industry. Through the years, her instincts, work ethic and understanding inflection points of business growth have brought this company to amazing places.

I support our schools in creating safe, inclusive learning environments where everyone feels a sense of belonging and where conflict is seen as an opportunity to learn about ourselves and others, develop empathy, take accountability, and repair harm. Conflict is a normal part of daily life. My hope is that I am helping people use conflict as an opportunity to strengthen relationships and develop empathy, rather than to exclude and shame one another. I believe that developing these skills in our young people will lead to a more peaceful and just community. In all of my interactions, I try to listen, be kind, seek the story behind the action or behavior, and trust that people are doing the best they can. I have been fortunate to have many mentors throughout my life. My current source of inspiration comes from my team members Nicole Rosenkrantz and Oscar Harris, who are fiercely dedicated to the goal of ensuring all of our SPS families feel respected, valued and have access to safe and supportive learning environments. In five years, hope I am still working alongside students, educators, and parents to create learning communities that are inclusive, that celebrate difference, and that use conflicts as opportunities to grow and learn. My son will be 9 by then and my hope is that he is kind and has the courage to be himself and stand up for others.


photo by Ari Nordhagen

DR. CHRISSY L. DAVIS JONES, 39 Vice President for Student Affairs (Interim) Spokane Falls Community College

As the vice president for student affairs, I provide leadership and management for all services and programs that enhance the student’s learning experience. As an educator, I actively explore new ways of learning, while supporting students during the exploration of their fullest potential. I consider it a privilege to work in education; specifically, at a community college because our mission—my work—is to help transform lives through education. Like other community colleges, Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) is special because it welcomes everyone—from the recent high school graduate to the working adult who is looking to “retool.” It is my responsibility to enhance our community by ensuring that the hundreds of thousands of students we serve can get in and through our institution in a timely fashion by providing supportive and streamlined services. Being recognized as one of 20 professionals under the age of 40 affirms and motivates me. This award serves as a motivator for me to keep breaking down and through barriers in which young professionals are prohibited or seen as “not qualified” enough to hold. As a community college leader and educator who works with people from all walks of life, Jesus inspires me to emulate His leadership style of humility, love, and patience.

photo by Nick Brimmer

RAMSEY PRUCHNIC, 32 President | Strategy Labs

My work is two-fold: I run a dig-

ital marketing agency servicing clients on a national level, striving for transparency and constant learning. I also run Hello Sugar, with my wife, bringing a unique mini donut experience to the Spokane area. Both Strategy Labs and Hello Sugar, operate locally and employ 50+ people. We know our employees are our greatest investment and asset, and we value our employees so they can do

big things for our customers, clients and fellow community members. Strategy Labs markets local brands, small Spokane start-ups, and community events, introducing people to new things and bringing people together in our area. Hello Sugar, has the goal of putting smiles on people’s faces and creating fun, glittery experiences for friends and families to enjoy. Strategy Labs and Hello Sugar, represent years of education, hard work, and the refusal to give up. This award recognizes the fact that the hours I’ve put in are making an impact on the community and making a difference in our city. Donald Miller, the author of Building a Story Brand, is a source of inspiration for me. His novel helped us clarify our message and better connect with customers at both companies. In 5 years, I hope to have grown the agency with more employees and additional clients. I also hope to increase the number of donut shops in our community. DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

143


144

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

145


facebook.com/shybeast | 509.850.2225 | shybeastllc@gmail.com | Instagram@shybeastllc

THE YARDS BRUNCHEON

509.290.5952 | theyardsbruncheon.com

THE WANDERING TABLE

509.443.4410 | thewanderingtable.com


PicturetheRecipe by Noreen Hiskey | picturetherecipe.com

Holiday White Wine Sangria

The combination of three

simple drinks along with the pretty holiday colors of fresh fruit (apples and cranberries) and rosemary really make this drink a huge hit for a crowd. Find more of Noreen Hiskey’s work on Instagram at @picturetherecipe or @ noreen_hiskey and this recipe— along with many others—at picturetherecipe.com.

LOCAL

CUISINE

147

148 FOOD ROULETTE 150 FOODIE TOUR 155 RECIPE 157 RIBBON CUTTINGS 148 DINING GUIDE


LOCAL CUISINE/mozzarella

FOODROULETTE

by Kris Kilduff

Follow Kris Kilduff on his Instagram foodie adventures @chefboyarduff.

MOZZARELLA STICKS

If your stomach was a wrestling ring and everything you could eat on cold winter nights were muscle bound titans exchanging headlocks and suplexes, mozzarella would undoubtedly be the undisputed champion of comfort food. Regardless of being topped on a pizza, pasta or sliced thin with some fresh tomato and basil, Southern Italy's soft, unripened cheese has no competitors when it comes down the stretch. If there is any downside to finding these melty bundles of love nestled in the middle of an appetizer menu, it's that they have become so popular, many restaurants and pubs bring in frozen finger sized monstrosities in their stead. This write-up was aimed to ignore the leagues of mediocre mozz and meander melty mouthfuls across the Inland Northwest.

POST STREET ALE HOUSE - WINNER

1 N. POST ST. When I was a kid (let's be fair, I still do it as an adult) my favorite part of going out for pizza was to see how far I could stretch the cheese. Post Street ruins this experience in the best possible way by crafting little balls of fried mozz that seem to stretch to infinity. The Davenport-owned ale house is a gathering place for locals and travelers alike— but, much like cheese, offers a wholesome, warm ambience. Make sure to swing in for their Monday through Friday happy hour when the entire appetizer and drink menu is 50 percent off.

148

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


THE ONION

302 W. RIVERSIDE AVE. The Onion might be famous for its giant onion rings, but their mozzarella sticks are equally iconic. Hand-cut, dipped and flash fried, these are easily the biggest gooiest appetizer around. Whether you order three or six, you'd better hope you have some hungry friends to help enjoy them. If it's one of their birthdays, then you can even cash in on their free giant sprinkle covered sundae.

ITALIAN KITCHEN

113 N. BERNARD ST. I guess it's a no-brainer that great mozz sticks start with ordering great mozzarella. Italian Kitchen has been one of Spokane's premier Italian destinations since opening in 2005, and though dishes like the baked lasagna and chicken formaggio are topped with heaps of stretchy mozz, only one dish has the big feature: diagonally sliced sticks covered in fresh herbs dunked far too easily in the best marinara Spokane has to offer.

KINGS BAR & GRILL

TAPHOUSE UNCHAINED

210 SHERMAN AVE. Look no further than the 2018 winner of the Mac n Cheese festival to know how to make some memorable fried cheese. Rather than the standard sticks served with marinara, Unchained fries up a large mozzarella plank atop house made pesto. It's a perfect appetizer for two during their half price happy hour or to carbo-load while you wait for your chance to pedal up a 25 oz. margarita on their stationary blender bike.

3015 E. MISSION AVE. My girlfriend loves singing karaoke, so I've spent some time at Kings. An unexpected delicacy at the hole in the wall bar are their giant tempura battered mozzarella. The owner brings in low moisture whole milk mozz and generously dips them in the same thick batter they use for their onion rings. The end result is different than your run of the mill cheese stick. It is more of a long crispy donut filled with cheese.

DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

149


LOCAL CUISINE/foodie tour

FOODietour

compiled by Erin Peterson

Holiday edition

OUR CITY DURING the holidays is filled with all things merry, and that includes our local food and beverage products. While you’re shopping and walking around in the snow downtown enjoy a local beverage made with love and care right here in the Inland Northwest. (There are some great options for wine tasting rooms recommended by Kodie Misiura or stouts by Matthew Vandeleest.)

150

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

Local Foodie Gifts for Under the Tree

For the book lover who can’t get through the season without a cup of something warm, there are some sophisticated picks to please their palette. Roast House Coffee is a winner of international awards and Deb DiBernardo and her First Avenue Coffee team can teach you a thing or two about each blend currently available in one-pound bags, as well as the compostable Fbomb coffee pouches. Not a coffee drinker? Revival Tea Company has expanded its online sales to a brick-and-mortar operation at 415 W. Main in the location of a former speak-easy. You’ll want to visit the tea room when it opens (right under Sweet Peaks Creamery) and get a feel for the variety of products they have available. Do you have a meat lover in your life? Get them a gift-certificate for USDA inspected local grass-fed beef or lamb from Roots Project Farm. Do they need some ways to spice up the preparation of their dinner? Gift them a rub from Barker BBQ. Colin Barker, a local pitmaster makes several rubs that are professional quality. You’ll have everyone you know asking you for your recipe. It can be your little secret, or you can gift them the guaranteed way to perfect smoked meats. Is sauce more your style? Booey’s Gourmet has some of the best in town, and a new Vaquero rub can all be found at Kitchen Engine and My Fresh Basket in Spokane. Ms. Dot’s is


Best Fine Dining

GIVE THE GIFT OF THE SWINGING DOORS! 326-6794 | 1018 W Francis | TheSwingingDoors.com DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

151


LOCAL CUISINE/foodie tour

COME TO DINNER, STAY THE NIGHT! Dinner and Suite packages beginning at $165.00

Book your Holiday Party or Special Event at the Historic Greenbriar Inn, serving Coeur d’Alene and Spokane since 1985.

AWARD WINNING BAR & RESTAURANT ROMANTIC GETAWAY HISTORIC INN

GIFT CARD SPECIAL

$40 FOR $50

For Reservations 208-667-9660 x1 315MartinisAndTapas.com 315 Wallace Ave | Coeur d'Alene

www.RanchoViejoMexican.net

new to the scene with a killer white barbecue sauce, and it’s trending around Spokane. Dip french fries, put it on a pulled pork sandwich … or drink it from the bottle. I won’t judge.

Happy Hour All Day! 152

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


Monday–Friday Lunch:11am-2pm

Monday–Saturday Dinner: 5pm-9pm

411 N. Nettleton St. | Spokane, WA 99201

509.340.9347 | ParkLodgeRestaurant.com

Locally owned and operated (and the fastest-growing spice company in the United States) Spiceology has something for anyone on your list. They have gift sets with mini versions of their full-sized spice blends so that your gift recipient can try them all before they commit. They also are sporting a new pastry line and popcorn seasoning this season worth checking out. Does the person you’re buying for have a sweet tooth? Athol Orchard’s apple cider syrup is sure to make Christmas morning pancakes even more fun than you remember, and it can also be found at My Fresh Basket. Coeur d’Alene Canning Company has some really phenomenal jams, jellies and preserves that are made by hand including cranberry jalapeño jam, caramel apple pie jam, pepper butter, salsa and jalapeño heaven. Check them out on Facebook, because you’ll have to purchase them directly from Randy Ellwood himself. It’s worth the effort.

328 North Sullivan Rd. Ste 5 | Spokane Valley | (509) 703-7029 M-Th: 11a-2p, 430p-9p | Fri: 11a-2p, 430p-10p | Sat: 430p-10p DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

153


LOCAL CUISINE/recipe by Kacey Rosauer

holidayrecipe

Holiday Traditions from Scandinavia

154

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

S

pokane is filled with people from every different region of the world, and in my family, we still maintain holiday traditions from Scandinavia, which are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. From when the tree is trimmed to when the presents are opened, the holiday season is filled with traditions centering around food. In Scandinavia, the climate is cold, but the people are warm and happy throughout the season and its celebratory traditions. Some immerse themselves in the sacred aspects of the season or enjoy a quiet time with family and friends, while others embrace the party.


GRANDMA’S SPRITZ COOKIES

The most beloved tradition in our family is definitely the spritz cookies that we would enjoy throughout the festivities of the cold winter months. I will warn you right now, you cannot eat just one of these at a time. It was both a blessing and a curse that my aunt gifted me a cookie press for Christmas because that meant I didn’t have to wait for someone to make these for me. These little one-bite cookies are so addictive that I can’t seem to pass the cookie tin without at least snatching a few of them to enjoy on my walk to the kitchen to prepare the rest of the holiday meal. I hope you get to make these simple cookies a part of your family’s holiday traditions this year, too.

— title sponsor —

Jamison Hook Agency

Dec 10th | 5pm-8pm at the hangar event center 6095 E Rutter Ave | Spokane, WA

Yield: 120 cookies • ¾ c sugar • 1 c butter • 3 egg yolks • ½ tsp baking soda • pinch of salt • 1 tsp almond extract • 2-2 ½ c flour Step One: Cream butter and sugar until smooth and pale in color. Step Two: Add yolks one yolk at a time. Then add almond extract. Step Three: Sift baking soda into the flour, adding the dry ingredients gradually until just mixed. The dough should be malleable enough to be able to place into the shaping tool, but not crumbly or the shape won’t hold. Step Four: Press cookies using a shaped cookie press an inch apart from another, and sprinkle colored sugar sprinkles on each cookie. Step Five: Bake for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned in a 375º oven, and let cool before serving. Kacey Roasauer met her husband in Culinary School. They both worked in multiple high-end restaurants, and then traded in the tableclothes to help open a food truck in Seattle. Since moving to Spokane, she started a food blog— Rosauer’s Kitchen—where she combines her love of sharing food and photography. Find her on Instagram @rosauerskitchen.

bozzitickets.com DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

155


RIBBON cutting by Kris Kilduff

Best New Restaurant

Join us for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Happy hour daily from 2–5p.m. 2209 N Monroe St, Spokane (509) 866-0850

Wiley’s downtown bistro creates positive energy through culinary, service, and libation experiences. Now offering full service catering at Wiley’s Catering Company! Reservations 509-838-4600 115 N Washington St | Spokane

156

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019


december

Hangry's

11923 E. Trent Ave. After Wendi's hotrod cafe recently closed its doors, new owners with a refreshed concept are bringing the popular Trent eatery. Serving breakfast, burgers, fried seafood, and old fashioned milkshakes, Nathan Rouse and crew will be doing their best to make sure no one goes home hangry.

Sourcing regionally with an emphasis on sustainability. Mon-Thurs: 11am–12am Fri/Sat: 11am–2am • Sun: 11am–12am

6314 N Ash Street • Spokane 509.321.7051 • CascadiaPublicHouse.com

Hidden Mother Brewing

1303 N. Washington St. Hidden Mother Brewing has been a favorite in and outside of Liberty Lake, where they call home. Now, the popular organic brewery that focuses on wild fermentation and has racked up medals at the Washington Beer Awards has opened up a tap room just North of the arena.

Crimson Hearth

STEAKS, SEAFOOD, PASTA, BURGERS & 100 OTHER MENU ITEMS Breakfast | Brunch Lunch | Dinner Late Night Dining • Eclectic Menu Daily Happy Hour

11003 E. Sprague Ave. If you've ever had a pizza or entire chicken cooked in an over-sized stone hearth oven, you'll be happy to hear Spokane Valley is home to a new restaurant that specializes in just that. Enjoy the vibrant décor and European style dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

1100 N Sullivan | Spokane Valley | maxatmirabeau.com | 509.922.6252 DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

157


LOCAL CUISINE/dining guide

dininglocal CASCADIA PUBLIC HOUSE. Cascadia is a locally owned gastropub that sources regionally with an emphasis on sustainability. A popular dish, Oregonzola Steak Salad, features sliced steak from St Helen’s farm, organic baby spinach, candied walnuts, thick bacon, organic dried cranberries, rogue Oregonzola bleu cheese crumbles, and a fan of pink lady apples. 6314 N. Ash St., (509) 321-7051, cascadiapublichouse.com. 1898 PUBLIC HOUSE. With a nod of respect to the year our golf club was established, 1898 Public House combines a storied history, delicious cuisine and stunning views. Located at the Kalispel Golf and Country Club, Executive Chef Tyler Schwenk invites you to eat and drink inspired, while enjoying classic foods with a fresh and tasty twist. 2010 W. Waikiki Rd., (509) 466-2121, 1898publichouse.com.

think

p Grou ls! mea

p or Pick Uery, v i Del We’veu o got y ed. cover k i) rya (I n te

| 509.413.2029 1220 W. Francis | Open 7am-9pm daily

Now Serving Breakfast!

| 509.327.4270 1724 N. Monroe | Open 10am-9pm daily

Visit us online at EatAloha.com 158

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

FRANK’S DINER. Frank’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, available all day, has all the classics. Among our favorites are the open-face turkey, roast beef and mushroom sandwiches, chicken pot pie, Joe’s Special (the venerable scramble of eggs, ground beef, spinach, onions and parmesan), and, of course, the don’t-missat-breakfast hash browns and silver pancakes. 1516 W. 2nd Ave., 10929 N. Newport Hwy, (509) 465-2464, franksdiners.com. GILDED UNICORN. This Modern American, Classic restaurant features hand crafted foods and drinks located in the historic Montvale Hotel. The name reflects their blend of classic and modern without taking ourselves too seriously. They showcase local, seasonal food and drinks from the Northwest and beyond coerced into new fashioned flavors that hit you in the soul. 110 S. Monroe St., (509) 309-3698, gildedunicorn.com. MASSELOW’S STEAKHOUSE. With nine prime-grade steaks and the best seafood oceans and rivers have to offer, Masselow’s Steakhouse continually provides the “wow” factor. With an outstanding array of mouth-watering cuisine, an extensive wine selection and true Kalispel Hospitality, Chef Tanya Broesder and her team create a special experience you won’t soon forget. 100 N. Hayford Rd.,

Airway Heights, (509) 481-6020, masselows.com. PARK LODGE. Chef Philip has been cooking for more than 15 years in fine dining establishments in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Paris, and Spokane. His philosophy toward food is one of careful consideration—recipes should highlight the ingredients. The dishes at Park Lodge attempt to help others develop the same love and respect he holds for the ingredients they are provided with. 411 N. Nettleton St., (509) 3409347, parklodgerestaurant.com. RANCHO VIEJO. Jose Rodriguez and his staff offer up traditional and familiar Mexican fare with some of the amplest portions and most caring family-friendly service in Spokane. 14201 E. Sprague, (509) 927-8428, rancho-viejo.net.. SUSHI.COM. Sit at the sushi bar and enjoy what’s fresh or take a table and explore the menu that also includes plenty of excellent hot options, if raw fish still makes you nervous. Some of our favorites are the super white tuna and the house tempura. 430 W. Main, (509) 838-0630, mainsushi.com. SWINGING DOORS. A family owned business, The Swinging Doors has been a part of Spokane for more than 30 years. Their restaurant offers huge portions and a wonderful atmosphere second to none in the Spokane area—along with a sports bar with 50 TVs to watch all your favorite sports, as well as Golden Tee, a pool table, bumper shuffleboard, and much more. 1018 W. Francis Ave., (509) 326-6794, theswingingdoors.com. THE ONION TAPHOUSE & GRILL. It all started in 1978 when they introduced the first gourmet burger in Spokane. Their first menu had more than 40 kinds of exotic burgers, taking Spokane by storm. Today, their menu has grown but their commitment to only using the finest ingredients, thoughtfully prepared fresh, by trained chefs remains the same. 7522 N. Division St., (509) 482-6100, theonion.biz. TORO SUSHI. Full sushi menu with a huge selection of sushi rolls, as well as a full Japanese fusion menu. They dazzle guests with daily lunch specials and tradi-


www.RanchoViejoMexican.net

Happy Hour All Day!

tional Japanese grilled skewers that pair perfectly with a cold beer from their wide selection of domestic and imported beer. Toro also offers a variety of sake, wine and cocktails. 328 N. Sullivan Rd., (509) 703-7029. 315 MARTINIS AND TAPAS. The Greenbriar Inn is the home of 315 Martinis and Tapas located in a garden setting in downtown Coeur d’Alene. The cuisine is eclectic and international in nature, with an emphasis on tapas and an award winning martini bar. Highlights include happy hour, food specials, live music, and a bed and breakfast. Built in 1908, this historic structure is supported by a friendly and gracious staff. 315 E. Wallace Ave., (208) 667-9660, 315martinisandtapas.com. WANDERING TABLE. The team at Wandering Table has an insatiable appetite for cooking and creating food. They love what they do. And they consider this restaurant their restaurant. This is their way of cooking what they want to cook. And Wandering Table is how they share the food they love to eat. 1242 W. Summit Parkway, (509) 443-4410, thewanderingtable.com. WILD SAGE BISTRO. They have designed a menu that allows them to be creative on a daily basis, and work within the limits of what is in season and available. They are always looking for unique ingredients to highlight, as well as local beef, regional fresh fish, local gardens, heirloom vegetables, fruits and tomatoes for their exquisite dishes. 916 W. 2nd Ave., (509) 456-7575, wildsagebistro.com. YARDS BRUNCHEON. The team at Yards Bruncheon figured out how to extend the weekend to all week by offering brunch everyday. This modern diner is a combination of breakfast and lunch complimented with classic brunch cocktails. Their menu features comfort food from all over using local farms and producers in the season. They make most of their menu items in house including their pastries, which are some of the best around. They also feature some of the best coffees and teas from around the world. 1248 W. Summit Prky., (509) 290-5952, theyardsbruncheon.com.

www.mainsushi.com BEST SUSHI 8 years in a row!

Thank You Spokane!

430 W. Main Ave. Spokane, WA 99201 | 509.838.0630

Mon-Thu 11am-9pm ~ Fri 11am-10pm ~ Sat Noon-9pm ~ Sun Noon-8pm DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

159


AD INDEX

31 14TH & GRAND SALON 31 509 DESIGN 14 AARP AGING & LONGTERM CARE OF EASTERN WASHINGTON 127 95 ALLSTATE-JAMISON HOOK 158 ALOHA ISLAND GRILL 144 AMEN PHOTOGRAPHY 85 ARTIFACT RENTALS 77 ATTICUS GIFTS/BOO RADLEY'S 101 BERRY BUILT DESIGN INC. 77 BOARD AND BRUSH 73 BRICKHOUSE MASSAGE & COFFEE BAR 79 BRIDAL COLLECTIONS 125 BROADWAY COURT ESTATES 112 BRYANT KATHY - EXL REALTY 84 CAILI PHOTOGRAPHY 4 CALIFORNIA CLOSETS 157 CASCADIA PUBLIC HOUSE 79 CASHMERE 76 CHERYL BURCHELL GOLDSMITHS 129 CLONINGER DDS BROOKE M. 111 CLOSETS NORTHWEST 123 COMFORT KEEPERS 93 COMPLETE SUITE 34, 60 CONSIGN FURNITURE 71 DAA NORTHWEST AUTO BODY CENTER 90 DAN J OLSON CONSTRUCTION 5 DANIA FURNITURE 64 DOGOLOGY NW 105 DORIC INC. 120 EDWARD JONES-DIXON CATHERINE 108 ELLEN M HENDRICK PLLC 156 ELLIOTTS AN URBAN KITCHEN 42 EPICUREAN DELIGHT EVERGREEN FOUNTAINS SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES 123 29 EYEDENTITY EYE CARE 124 FAIRWINDS 46-47 FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP 83 FINDERS KEEPERS 29 GALLAGHER LAW OFFICE 23 GARGOYLE GRANITE & MARBLE GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN WASHINGTON & NORTH IDAHO 67 119 GOLD SEAL PLUMBING 132 GONZAGA UNIVERSITY

13 GREAT FLOORS 43 GREEN LIGHT SPOKANE 152 GREENBRIAR INN HANSON CARLEN ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION 106 117 HARVARD PARK 35 HDG ARCHITECTURE 80 HENNA TATTOOS OF SPOKANE 122 HOSPICE OF SPOKANE 25 HOTEL CALIFORNIA BY THE SEA 118 JAMES AND KATHY MANGIS 69 JEMA LANE BOUTIQUE 2 JEWELRY DESIGN CENTER 73 JOHNSON'S CUSTOM JEWELRY 34 JOSH JOHNSON ORTHODONTICS 129 KAI MORIMOTO PLASTIC SURGEON 103 KELLER WILLIAMS-MOLLY O CLINE 108 KEVIN A KING DDS 107 KING RICH-REALTOR 9 LA-Z-BOY FURNITURE GALLERIES 99 LAW OFFICE OF H. DOUGLAS SPRUANCE III 159 LE CATERING 97 LIBERTY PARK FLORIST 26 LOCALS CANNA HOUSE 99 LORI PETERS REALTOR 75 LUXE. SALON AND SPA 35 MAGNUSON ORTHODONTICS 7 MARIO AND SON 58-59 MARYHILL WINERY 157 MAX AT MIRABEAU PARK 101 MECHANICS PRIDE AND AUTOMOTIVE 94 MIK'S NIGHTCLUB 75 MOM'S CUSTOM TATTOO & BODY PIERCING 69 MRS. CAVANAUGH'S CHOCOLATES 80 NEW MOON ART GALLERY 17, 145 NORTHERN QUEST RESORT & CASINO 161 NORTHWEST SPINE & PAIN MEDICINE 35 NUMERICA CREDIT UNION 35 OLYMPIC GAME FARM 119 ORCHARD CREST RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING 153 PARK LODGE 131 PLASTIC SURGERY NORTHWEST 85 PNW JOURNEY 67 PURE BARRE 44-45 QUINN

RANCHO VIEJO 152 RE-BATH OF SPOKANE 109 RENOVATIONS BY DAVE COVILLO 91 RIVER PARK SQUARE 3 RIVERFRONT PARK 19 RMJ AFH LLC 125 ROB MILLER PHOTOGRAPHY 115 ROBINSON SOFT BRITTLE 65 ROCKET BAKERY 10 ROCKWOOD LANE RETIREMENT 120 ROCKWOOD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 112 SALLY ADAMS ADULT FAMILY HOME 122 SAVVY HOME 111 SCULLEY'S AUTOMOTIVE 84 SHARP SHOOTING INDOOR RANGE & GUN SHOP 76 SHRINERS HOSPITAL 145 SHYBEAST LLC 146 SICILIA CHIROPRACTIC 64 SIMPLY NORTHWEST 81 SO CLEAN 95, 106 SPA PARADISO 75 SPOKANE OVERHEAD DOOR 94 SPOKANE SYMPHONY 11 STEADY FLOW GROWLER HOUSE 158 SUNNY BUNS 23 SUSHI.COM 159 SWEET FROSTINGS 73 SWINGING DOORS THE 151 THE NATIVE PROJECT 164 THE ONION/AREA 51 TAP HOUSE 33 TORO SUSHI BAR & GRILL 153 UNION GOSPEL MISSION 71 UNIVERSITY CHIROPRACTIC 112 WADE JACKLIN TEAM 115 WANDERING TABLE 146 WELL DRESSED WALRUS 105 WENDLE FORD NISSAN 21 WESTWOOD GARDENS 79 WILD SAGE BISTRO 151 WILEY'S DOWNTOWN BISTRO 156 WOMER & ASSOCIATES 97 WYNIA, NANCY-WINDERMERE 86 YARDS BRUNCHEON 146

COMING IN THE JANUARY 2020 ISSUE: WEDDING RESOURCE GUIDE | DIET & NUTRITION

February issue top dentists 509.533.5350 | bozzimedia.com 160

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

march issue Best doctors


To Health and Happiness in 2020 THE TRUSTED ALTERNATIVE TO ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY DOUBLE BOARD CERTIFIED MDs MDs — Osteoarthritis — — Meniscus Tears — — Tendonitis — — Degenerative Disc Disease — — Muscle, Ligament, Tendon Tears — — Herniated Discs — — Bulging Discs — FOUNDED IN 2005

100% Autologous mesenchymal stem cells Precise image guided injections Extensive published research worldwide Over 90,000 Regenexx procedures performed

Call to schedule your free personalized tour of our new clinic and find out if you are a Regenexx candidate

509.588.7340 | 3124 S. Regal St., Spokane, WA 99223 | nwc4rm.com THIS NOTICE MUST BE PROVIDED TO YOU UNDER WASHINGTON LAW. This health care practitioner performs one or more stem cell therapies that have not yet been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. You are encouraged to consult with your primary care provider prior to undergoing a stem cell therapy. 161 DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com


CLARKSVILLE/take 3

by Doug Clark

PA R T 3

in a series of Unfortunate Koi Pond Events Dear Reader, it’s the seemingly small

things in life that’ll creep up and chomp you where the ol’ sun don’t shine. A missed rung on a ladder, say. A dubious deduction on your IRS form. The illconsidered lane change during rush hour. Or how about the simple turning of a water faucet? That’s a good one. It’s what precipitated the Great Clarksville Calamity of 2019. Our tale of humidity and humiliation begins early one Thursday evening last month with yours truly descending the broad stairs that open into our expansive lower living area. Oh, how I love this space. It holds my big-ass leather chair. And my jumbo flat screen TV. The perfect duet for Game Day loafing. I had come down looking for a guitar to play later that night at the jam my good pals Scott and Mary Cooper were hosting. That’s when I noticed that the water in our koi pond looked a bit low. Hmm… You followers of this space already know about the accursed indoor koi pond that came at no extra charge with the new home we moved into last summer. You know about the 350 bucks we forked over to a crew of koi-sultants. They spent an afternoon removing layers of koi poo and aquatic scum that had accumulated over years of poor pond maintenance.

162

BOZZIMEDIA.com / DECEMBER 2019

You likewise know how the pond’s colorful lively inhabitants took ill with some unpronounceable parasitic malady. One by one, the koi expired like coeds in a slasher flick. You know how I had to make like a mafia foot soldier and bury each koi corpse in an undisclosed backyard location. “You now must sleep with the fishes,” I told one of the departed as I shoveled dirt over its unseeing saucer eyes. And, finally, you know how my lovely wife, Sherry, celebrated our koi-less pond as a beautiful new “water feature.” Water feature. Indeed. Which brings us back to that aforementioned Thursday, when I reached down and opened the spigot that feeds cold fresh water into the pond. I naturally made a mental note: “Dear Doug, don’t forget to come back and turn off the water.” Which I did—alas—12 long hours later. Friday, 6 a.m. I rose to greet the day in my usual way, with a fresh cuppa joe, black as midnight on a moonless night. I entered the kitchen. And paused. Deep within the dank recesses of my cranial cavity, a weak transmission was trying to tickle my memory about … Wait a second. I put the incoming brainwave on call waiting when I noticed that all of our tall and normally clear picture windows were oddly opaque.

“Must be foggy outside,” I mused as I approached one of the panes. I ran a finger on the glass, momentarily marveling at the sizable rivulet that dribbled downward. Why, that’s not fog, I muttered to myself. That’s, um, whataya call it? Condensation. “OH, NOOOOO!!” That once weak transmission began wailing like the air raid sirens before the fire-bombing of Dresden. Down the stairs I lumbered, one foot after the other until—SQUISH! My bare right foot sank into an icy wet sponge that just yesterday had been dry comfy carpet. Okay. I won’t oversell the amount of water that had now spread throughout the downstairs, turning the entire lower level of our home into Lake Clarksville. Honestly, the only things missing were a boardwalk, Duane Hagadone and a floating golf green. I dog paddled my way to the koi pond to turn off the faucet. Although, to be perfectly frank, turning off the faucet at this point was about as proactive as fitting Madonna for a chastity belt. Back I swam to the staircase and headed up to dry land. The time had come to confess my nincompoopery to my stillslumbering wife. “I’VE RUINED OUR NEW HOMMME!!” I wailed maybe three or four times. Dear Reader, I’ve learned from many retellings that this is the point in our sad tale that often evokes a response, such as: “Did she hand you your walking papers?” or “You better buy her a diamond the size of your fist.” Such cynicism, I fear, may be more of a commentary on the listener’s own marital


attitudes rather than mine. Because here’s how my bride of almost 47 years responded: “Everyone makes mistakes,” she said while hugging me. “Any problem that can be fixed is not a problem.” True love. What can I say? The ensuing hours evaporated into a swampy blur of rescuing guitars, lugging furniture and keepsakes like our precious Expo ’74 coffeemaker to higher ground, placing calls to our insurance company and summoning professionals in the flood abatement arts. A team of polite twenty-somethings arrived. They vacuumed water, stacked furniture and yanked out the heavy soaked and ruined carpet pads. They eventually placed 26 industrial fans in strategic locations along with eight silo-sized dehumidifiers. These air driers are so powerful at sucking moisture that just standing near one can turn you into beef jerky or Elizabeth Warren. On the plus side, our flood was slowly on the retreat. On the negative side, all the continually roaring machinery sounded like a Boeing 787 Dreamliner at takeoff. Plus, the air in our home was not only clammier than Thailand during monsoon season, but also carried a cloying scent of soaked carpet and soggy sheet rock. “This can’t get any worse,” I assured Sherry. The hot water ran out. The overflow, we soon discovered, had doused the pilot light on the gas hot water tank. We called the power company and were assured that someone would be there soon to relight the gizmo. “Whoa!” declared the Avista worker after arriving. “I don’t like what I’m seeing here.” After a lecture regarding the dangers of

death by carbon monoxide poisoning, he switched off the furnace to match our hot water tank. “It can’t get any worse,” I assured Sherry, A HAZMAT team dropped by to hunt for asbestos. Good news. Finding none, they started carving into the wet sheetrock walls as if they were a Thanksgiving bird. The Clarks now owned a too-humid home without heat or hot water. The downstairs was roaring like O’Hare Airport. The air smelled sickly. Walls were sliced and diced. To make matters worse, my good friend Tom Ramsey started spreading gossip about “Clark’s Ark.” In a fit of nostalgia for hot showers, Sherry and I packed our suitcases and went into hiding inside the downtown DoubleTree hotel. Our staycation lasted a week after which we moved back home to find an environment changed for the better. It was Thanksgiving before the downstairs was re-carpeted, painted and put back to the way it was before my attempt to destroy it. The noisy machines are gone. Ditto the smell. Sitting in our living room we can almost pretend that our luck had changed. “RRRrrrrBBBBiiiiTTTTT!!!” We were watching TV when this obnoxiously loud and grinding sound echoed up the stairwell from somewhere below. I asked Sherry, “What in the name of all that is holy was that?” “RRRrrrrBBBBiiiiTTTTT!!!” came the noise as if on cue. And again. And again. At unexpected and seemingly random times. Was this place built on an Indian burial ground? Who knows?

But after consulting the internet, we were able to identify the sound as a frog. And a horny one at that, calling for a mate from— you guessed it—THE KOI POND. How he got there we’ll never know. But by watching YouTube frog videos— and believe you me, there are hours of them—we were able to identify the rude croaker as a member of the Pacific Northwest Tree Frog family. These things are under 2 inches yet have the batrachian bellow of Godzilla invading Tokyo. I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “Clark, you’ve gone too far this time. You’re making all this up.” If only that were true. I concede that we may have slipped into madness. But this frog squatter is real. As proof, Sherry recorded the Call of the Beast on her phone one night. Trouble is, we can’t see the thing. It’s apparently hiding somewhere within all the rocks and plants that surround the pond. Looking for answers, we once again scanned the internet for help. Sherry entered “how to get frogs out of your pond” and soon an answer appeared. Experts agree that stocking a pond with hungry fish is the recommended anti-frog remedy. Fish. Shoot me now. Doug Clark is a Spokane native and lead singer/songwriter for his band, Trailer Park Girls. He recently retired from The Spokesman-Review after writing three columns a week for more than 30 years. Clark’s humor and general-interest commentaries have won scores of local, state and regional honors along with three awards from the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. He can be reached at dougclarksville@gmail.com.

DECEMBER 2019 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

163


107 S. Howard, Suite 205 Spokane, WA 99201

Dylan Dressler, mpa CLINICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

Congratulations! 20 Under 40 Winner

DYLAN DRESSLER is an enrolled member of the A’ahninin Nation; People of the White Clay, from the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana. Her mother is Toni Lodge who is Turtle Mountain Chippewa. Her father is Vaughn Lodge Sr., A’ahninin, Cree & Southern Cheyenne. Dylan’s historical heritage comes from business & trade societies with traditional healers. Dylan’s lineage includes a Great Grandfather named Buffalo Bull Lodge who was the last traditional medicine man & pipe holder of the A’ahninin Nation. Dylan’s maternal familial lineage comes from strong business entrepreneurs in commerce, trade, hospitality, healthcare and administration. Dylan was born in Spokane, WA and raised with cultural ties to the Qalispel community and the sweat lodge. She is an alumni of Gonzaga University and received her dual Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Political Science in 2007. She received her Master of Public Administration with a Concentration in Tribal Governance from the Evergreen State College in 2010. Dylan has worked for the NATIVE Project since 2001. From 2015-2016, Dylan took a learning opportunity as the Health Services Director with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe’s 638 Health Department in Port Angeles, WA. During that time, Dylan was the youngest Tribal Health Services Director in WA State’s history. In the course of her career, Dylan has written Congressional testimony & attested to Congress in Washington D.C.; written large Federal & State grants bringing in over hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Spokane community; advocated on behalf of American Indian/Alaskan Native health inequities; negotiated contracts…all the while running Urban & Tribal health departments. At the State & Federal level, Dylan has advocated & fought for an equitable American Indian/Alaskan Native funding & payer system to assist in eliminating AI/AN health inequities & disparities. She has been fortunate enough to receive great mentorship & leadership opportunities with the NATIVE Project, Qalispel Tribe, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Colville Tribe and the American Indian Health Commission. Currently, Dylan is working for the NATIVE Project as their Clinical Services Director. She is the delegate for the Governor’s Indian Health Advisory Council, the American Indian Health Commission and the Indian Policy Advisory Council; which works directly with 29 Tribal delegates, SIHB, the Governor’s Office on Indian Affairs, the Healthcare Authority and numerous other Tribal & Non-Tribal partners. Dylan’s career passions lie within Native healthcare business administration and legislative advocacy for all Tribal citizens residing on & off reservations in the Pacific Northwest Territory. Above all else, Dylan is a wife and mother to a herd of 4 Coeur d’Alene Tribal members who keep her busy in her “down time.”

COUNSELING & TREATMENT

MEDICAL

DENTAL

PREVENTION & WELLNESS

509.325.5502

509.483.7535

509.483.7535

509.483.7535

ANNIVERS AR Y

Our mission is to provide quality services that promote wellness and balance of mind, body and spirit for individuals, staff, families, and communities.

1803 West Maxwell | Spokane, WA 99201 | NativeProject.org | 509.483.7535


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.