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A Conversation with Kraken Melissa Huggins sat down with the Kraken team to find about plans for its Spokane fanbase.

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Faces of Spokane

We spoke to the people behind businesses that are making waves in Spokane.

Why We Live Here + On the cover Spokane area photographers share pictures of the natural beauty our area has to offer.

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Red Curry Noodle Soup Huckleberry’s Picks Dining Guide

FIRST LOOK Seattle Kraken Artist’s Eye Spokane Rising

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CLARKSVILLE Adventures on the Cutting Edge

THE SCENE Winter Hikes Lilac Lit Art & Words Community Builders Datebook Why We Live Here

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NEST Cheers to 2021 Ten Décor Trends House Feature

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HEALTHBEAT Ask an Expert Stay Active

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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.

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Dear readers, As we reel over the loss of our dearest Emily Guevarra Bozzi, our co-founder and co-publisher, we have received so many heartfelt messages from those who reel alongside us.

Emily has been a pillar of Bozzi Media and of this community for more than twenty years. If you’ve attended any of our many events, you were gifted her gratitude with a smile and a handshake. And in the office, she taught us the definition of hard work and grit—she was the quintessential entrepreneur, a powerful woman who was determined to build a successful company and to provide a gorgeous glossy magazine that represented the best of our region.

As much as she loved to shine at our events, she loved even more shining a light on—and extending well-earned recognition to—the hundreds of people we’ve celebrated at awards events over the years. She was proud to create a space that honored the many people and their stories from Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, as well as the many businesses and their leaders who became her clients.

Whether traveling around the world, trekking around our region—hiking to the highest heights—or gathering a group of unsuspecting friends for a New Year’s Day polar plunge, Emily inspired all who knew her with her incredible energy and zest for adventure. And as much as she is known for living life to the fullest, she is most respected for the ways in which she held her family in the highest regard. She loved no one more than she loved her son, Jordan, and she was proud to have her mother, brother, and niece living in Spokane. Emily was equally 12

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committed to her business, adventure, and life partner, Vince, and leaves a legacy worth aspiring to—we’ve all learned so much from her.

As hard as this space is, we feel comfort knowing so many hold Emily and her family, friends and work team in their hearts and prayers—thank you from all of us.

Many have asked where they can send condolences of cards or flowers. In lieu of flowers, if you would like to express sympathy or support of the Bozzi Family, a donation can be made at gofundme.com/f/bozzi-family-fund or cards can be sent to the Bozzi Media offices at 157 S. Howard St., Ste. 603, Spokane, WA 99201.

As a token of togetherness and remembrance, the family is planning a way to publicly honor Emily as soon as Vince is able to partake. Until then, we ask that you continue to join us in our collective power as we process life without Emily, as we pray for Vince’s continued recovery, and as we support their son Jordan, their family, and one another through this devastating time.

On behalf of the Bozzi family and the Bozzi Media team, please know how grateful we are for the love, support, and respect you continue to extend to Emily, Vince, and all of us who are near and dear to them.

In gratitude for your grace, The team at Bozzi Media Kristi, Megan, Heather, Russ, Karen, Kellie, & Stephanie

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ne hundred years after the Seattle Metropolitans won the Stanley Cup, tens of thousands of regional hockey fans are clamoring for the chance to cheer on the Seattle Kraken in their quest for Lord Stanley’s Cup. The Kraken won’t hit the ice until at least fall 2021 (depending on the shortened ’20-’21 season), which means regular season play is only months away, with an expansion draft on the horizon to select players, followed by training camp, regular season play, and eventually hosting the likes of Alexander Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, and other league stars in the Climate Pledge Arena (formerly known as Key Arena).

Sports fans in Eastern Washington—from casual to diehard—have embraced the likes of the Storm, Seahawks, Mariners, Sounders, and more. Fans from the Spokane region travel back and forth for games, listen on the radio, pack into sports bars, proudly sport their gear, and compete to show off knowledge of stats. But the Seattle Kraken provide a unique opportunity for fandom; their trajectory feels akin to the Sounders. Like soccer, hockey has a base of passionate fans who tout their sport as the greatest on earth but are often dismissed by other sports fans who don’t consider hockey or soccer to be one of “the bigs” like the NFL, MLB, and NBA/WNBA. Just as the Sounders were able to activate the most passionate fans and draw in those curious to learn more, it appears that the Kraken may work

off a similar playbook.

In 2018, the organization held a season ticket drive to gauge the level of fan interest and demonstrate to the NHL that expanding into a new market would be worth it. They hoped to break the record set by the Vegas Golden Knights—the previous expansion team—who sold their first five thousand season-ticket deposits in two days. Seattle aimed to hit ten thousand

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deposits. As it turned out, demand exceeded everyone’s wildest expectations. Within twelve minutes, they’d reached their goal.

Forty-five minutes later, they hit twenty-five thousand depositors, and soon after that, had to start a waitlist.

Progress continues to accelerate. In 2020, the Seattle Kraken revealed the team’s name and branding, hired various key staff, continued the arena renovation, began building a practice facility in Northgate, and much more. As the 2021 countdown to NHL play returning to Washington begins, I spoke with Heidi Dettmer, VP of Marketing and Broadcast for the Kraken, to learn more about the team’s vision for engaging Eastern Washington fans, their stated goal to support youth hockey and women’s hockey statewide, and more. The following excerpts from our conversation have been edited for clarity.

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I imagine the past year has been fast and furious for the team. What is the status of the season ticket seat selection process?

We are overwhelmed and overjoyed by the positive response. The stories of the fans are incredible; really cool ties to hockey and hockey history, from people of all backgrounds.

We’re thrilled with seat selection.

Are you able to share how many Spokane-area fans have secured season tickets, either for a full season package (forty-four games) or half season (twenty-two games)?

I can give you a rough outline! Between January and March, we’ll probably come out and announce that season ticket selection is completed, and at that point we’ll have had a chance to examine the numbers. But of the original depositors, I know at least a few hundred are from the Spokane area. I’m not sure of the geographic breakdown of the waitlist; there may be a lot more on there.

Do you anticipate seeing a lot of single-game ticket sales to Spokane-area fans?

I’d be curious what our ticket sales group would say about that. Logically, just knowing the sports fans in the region, that makes sense. I know that Spokane really is a hockey town. I’ve been to Chiefs games, they’re a blast, and I know people east of the mountains who flood their backyards to play, since it’s cold enough for you to do that sometimes, which is so great.

I actually have a lot of family in Spokane—aunts and uncles and cousins. It’s been a long time

Quick, sports

fans, name the first American team to win the Stanley Cup!

ANSWER: the Seattle Metropolitans in March 1917. They nearly won again in 1919, but after four games of the final had been played, the health department cancelled the series.

Why? A pandemic, of course. As a result, on the Stanley Cup is inscribed: “1919—Montreal Canadiens—Seattle Metropolitans—Series Not Completed.”

since we’ve seen them, but it’s such a great place. I love Spokane.

With your experience working for other teams, including the Seahawks, Sounders, and Washington Youth Soccer, what strategies have you used before to engage fans statewide, and what’s the vision for how the Kraken will reach out to sports fans in Eastern Washington?

I would say that more than any other team I’ve previously worked for, this is truly a regional team. We are looking beyond just Seattle, and Spokane is a huge piece of that, as well as Anchorage and even down to Portland. From the beginning, we always identified ourselves as a team for the entire region to embrace.

We’ve kicked around this idea a lot of a hockey road tour, similar to the Seahawks’

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12 Tour. Let’s visit the local rinks, let’s go to the hockey bar, let’s get in there and experience the community and engage with people. We know it’s a hockey market, and we’re excited about it. It’s hard right now with COVID-19, but that’s the plan. There are some really great players that have come out of this region, and it’d be fun to celebrate that, too.

Our broadcast deals aren’t inked, but a priority is to have the viewing experience at home feel unique to fans in Anchorage, Spokane, and Portland, to make it clear they’re a key part of the fan base. We’re still figuring it out but we’re working hard to make that broadcast experience really premium.

Overall, Tod (Leiweke) has made a career out of listening to the fans, so I’m sure he will be so excited to hear more from fans in Spokane.

him, and fans are responding. I think we can have so much fun around expansion draft speculation. And there are lots of milestones to be had still: Are we going to have a mascot? If so, when to roll it out? Fans have seen the jersey design, but when will that roll out to the market? Hiring a head coach will be a big milestone, and the TV playby-play announcer. So many exciting things coming.

What else is in the works to engage fans?

The organization has said it wants to grow the game statewide and regionally. What will that look like?

My team is really focused on the membership program. I can’t wait to engage with fans on a more personal level. We’re learning ways to be innovative through digital events, and it’s been exciting to see how digital events can scale. I love that we’re able to broaden our reach that way. Fans love the community aspect of sports; it’s so much fun to go to a sports bar or go over to your friends’ or family’s house to watch games together, so we’re thinking hard about how to recreate that experience from home. We’ve looked at a lot of memberships, both in sports and out of sports, and I think what we’ll be able to create is really personalized content and engagement. We want to deliver something that feels special and elevated for fans.

During this NHL season (leading up to ’21-’22), we’ll continue to do some fun things.

During playoffs, we asked fans to vote on which game they wanted us to live-tweet. We’ve been doing a lot of hockey education for casual fans and newcomers: trivia, Hockey 101, and special content like conversations between Everett Fitzhugh, our broadcaster, trainers, scouts, and other folks around the league. Everett is fantastic; I can’t say enough good things about

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Access and inclusivity are everything.

Hockey is not traditionally a diverse sport, so it’s important to serve community members who don’t have the same access to equipment and ice. We’ll be putting a lot of effort into youth hockey programs in general, to really grow the game. That work is being led by Mari Horita, our VP of Community Engagement and Social Impact, and Kyle Boyd, Director of Youth and Community Development. Some of the

Bird's eye rendering at Climate Pledge Arena, photo credit Seattle Kraken.

ideas so far include delivering curriculum to elementary schools, supporting regional learn-to-play programs, expanding on things like floor ball, and more. You’ll see a lot of efforts being put into youth hockey programs across the state and helping to support the rinks that already exist across the region by drawing interest in playing among youth.

So, I think we’ll see a lot of community partnerships around those efforts.

We definitely have a good base of avid fans who are really knowledgeable about hockey, but we also have this broader base of casual fans who know a little about a lot of sports but maybe don’t know hockey deeply, and so I do think we have this unique opportunity to have some fun, engage with fans, do some Hockey 101. For not having an NHL team in the last 100 years, you could say that we’re a non-traditional hockey market, but it gives us an opportunity to really elevate the game and expand access across the region.

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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.

Snowy Garden Arch The Duncan Garden

is a sunken, classical Renaissance-style garden at Manito Park.

It is most famous for its colorful Victorian plant bedding scheme, where thousands of flowers in all colors of the rainbow are planted in beds accented by evergreen hedges and topiary. At its best in midsummer, thousands of people can be found walking the paths and admiring the flowers. Eventually the frosts come, bringing an end to the display, but the hedges, arches, and the central fountain continue to shine, albeit in a more restrained palette. Snow, as always, makes a familiar scene new again, and I think more people should visit the Duncan Garden in the winter.

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

What does a flag say about a city?

Chicago’s flag has two baby-blue bars with four red stars, each representing an important event in the city’s history, like the Great Chicago Fire and its two world's fairs.

The flag of Washington, D.C., is based on George Washington’s coat of arms.

Buffalo, New York's flag takes an abstracted version of the city’s seal (usually a flag design no-no) and radiates out thirteen “electric flashes” (lightning bolts), meant to celebrate the fact that the city was among the first in the country to roll out electricity service to its residents.

Flag design (or vexillology) is, to be sure, a niche fascination, but interest in good (and bad!) flags has increased in recent years, in part as a result of the Internet and popular podcasts like the design-focused 99% Invisible. According to the North American Vexillological Association (yes, this is a thing), good flags should follow five basic principles.

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draw from memory. They should “use meaningful symbolism.” They should minimize the number of colors they use, keeping it to two or three. Good flags should avoid lettering or seals because these cannot be read or seen from a distance. And finally, they should “be distinctive,” not simply copy or rehash designs from other flags.

Grading Spokane’s current flag on these metrics, we could assign points

for the use of the colors from the Expo ’74 logo (which are unique on flags), and the yellow sunburst, representing the meaning of “Spokane” in Salish: “children of the sun.”

But we would probably deduct points for the tiny, unreadable text on the flag, a tiny group of people (a family? friends? who knows?) in the center, and for literally putting the words “City of Spokane” directly on the flag. Newsflash: if you have to put the name of the city on the flag that is supposed to represent the city, your symbolism has probably failed.

Fortunately, an effort to rectify the flag situation (which one Gonzaga student called “an atrocity” in a viral video) is well underway. City Councilwoman Kate Burke spearheaded an effort in mid-2019 to create a citizen’s commission to update the flag, and now that group’s work is ready for public view.

The commission received more than four hundred design ideas from across the community, and the proposals incorporate everything from the lilac of our civic nickname to the Monroe Street Bridge and the Great Northern Clocktower. Many make prominent use of the sun, the river, mountains, and other references to the Spokane Tribe.

They are a fantastic showcase of our local design community’s creativity and can be easily envisioned on city letterhead or flying in front of municipal properties.

If you would like to vote on the flag proposals, visit newflag.spokanecity.org. The first round of voting closes in mid-January, with subsequent rounds and public engagement opportunities thereafter in the spring.

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They are a fantastic showcase of our local design community’s creativity and can be easily envisioned on city letterhead or flying in front of municipal properties.

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Local Winter Hikes

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aving grown up in the Inland Northwest, I learned long ago that to make friends with winter I’d need to get outside. Counterintuitive? Maybe a bit. But I find myself resenting the cold, the sleet, the early darkness, and the wind when I stay in the house all day, feeling stuck. As an outdoorsy person who doesn’t ski or snowboard, I feel I miss out on all the winter “stoke” when the snow piles up. The solution I’ve found is winter hiking. Luckily, our area has some awesome hikes that stay accessible during the winter months. Pack your gear, dress warmly, and explore our beautiful area while it's transformed by a winter palette.

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Within this seven-mile park, there’s also a web of marked singletrack trail. Wander through small meadows, brush, and scattered pine trees. By keeping the position of the gravel road in mind, you can make small loops or out-and-back ventures to add variety to the hike. The open view to the east of this plateau is particularly beautiful with the frost of winter—you’ll see hillsides of glistening pine trees, steam billowing up from buildings downtown, and sometimes a mix of fog and winter sunlight that’s downright Bob Ross-ian. Admire the happy little trees as you walk.

Bowl and Pitcher (Riverside State Park)

Distance: One to seven miles Difficulty: Easy Trail Type: Gravel road or singletrack options Location: West Spokane No pass or fee required

Distance: One to twenty-plus miles Difficulty: Moderate Trail Type: Singletrack with Centennial Trail connection Location: West Spokane Discover Pass Required

In any season, I choose Palisades Park for the view. With a panoramic glimpse of downtown Spokane, this is where I take friends who are new to town to see the city from the trail.

Hikers will also get a view of Mount Spokane with its snow-covered peak this time of year.

This park is great for winter and socially-distant walks because it features a wide, flat gravel road with the aforementioned view of downtown from the start, so you don’t have to walk far for a great experience.

This hike will begin with crossing the iconic swinging bridge at the Bowl and Pitcher recreation area. Typically a busy section of the park, I find there are fewer people on the trail this time of year. The river, so full, loud, and feisty in spring as it slams through

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this whitewater section of the Spokane River, is low, clear, and slow in winter.

The great thing about Riverside State Park is that it’s huge. With fifty-five miles of trail, you can choose to hike along the river, through the trees, or up to the Centennial Trail and follow its course through the park. Trails are marked with trail numbers, but the bridge start is an easy place for the navigationally challenged, as you can hike out and back and just follow the river. (This is me admitting to being both outdoorsy and navigationally challenged; the first rule here is to own your shortcomings.)

Nevertheless, it’s always best to have a map, especially in winter. Find one of Riverside State Park at the Washington State Parks website.

Trails in Riverside can become difficult to walk due to packed snow or ice, as much of the park stays shaded from tree coverage.

Wear hiking boots or shoes with deep tread and bring hiking poles for balance.

Your effort will be rewarded with beautiful ponderosa-lined pathways and rocky bluffs that provide a view of the river. There are many offshoots that provide a private place to meditate and work on that appreciation of what feels like the longest season. Pack a thermos of hot chocolate or tea and watch the river flow.

Saltese Uplands

Distance: Three to seven miles, roundtrip Difficulty: Intermediate Trail Type: Singletrack Location: Southwest of Liberty Lake, off Exit 293 This area might be better known as mountain biker turf, but the open, flowy, singletrack of the Saltese Uplands also makes for a great hike. This area is largely treeless, and the park boundary is fenced, so it’s a great spot to go when heavy snow makes it challenging to follow trails—you can wander the hillsides and use landmarks to navigate.

Enjoy open-sky views in this area that’s a mix of suburb and countryside. Wildlife, such as rabbit and quail, make their winter homes in this park, flushed with native brush. It’s also populated by white-tailed

deer, coyotes, hawks, and eagles. Explore over seven miles of hilly trail and climb ridges for views of Liberty Lake, Mount Spokane, and Saltese Flats. If you hike on a winter day with wind, be prepared for extra chill since this area is so exposed.

James T. Slavin Conservation Area Distance: Three-mile loop with add-on options Difficulty: Moderate Trail Type: Singletrack/Meadow Location: West Plains, southwest Spokane (Exit U.S. 195 South onto Washington Road) No pass or fee required This area is the best of both worlds, both meadowy and treed, with a water feature to boot.

A small five-acre lake with a grassy shoreline creates a haven for winter birds. The area is on a waterfowl migratory route, so it’s great for bird-watching, if you’re into that sort of thing. Here you’ll find big-sky views as you tromp through the wetland and meadows, with a more secluded feel as you walk through pine and fir forests. Because of the openness, this flat conservation area stays pretty accessible even in heavy snow and also makes for good snowshoeing. I find when there are other cars at the trailhead there’s still enough space to wander a peaceful path all your own.

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The Bluff

Distance: Twenty-plus miles of trail Difficulty: Moderate Trail Type: Singletrack Location: High Drive Bluff, south Spokane No pass or fee required While the Bluff is a popular walking area, it’s worth a mention as a good winter hike because it receives a lot of sun on its west-facing slope.

I’ve found that trails here free up from ice or light snow faster than other heavily treed areas, such as Bowl and Pitcher. You’ll also have the amenities of the restaurants and shops on the South Hill if you’d like to pick up a hot coffee to-go before walking or grab a bite to eat directly after. I’m always surprised at how peaceful this interlacing singletrack feels with its proximity to the bustle of the South Hill. Visit friendsofthebluff.org for more.

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Winter hiking tips As the saying goes, there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. Make sure you dress appropriately for cold temperatures and pack clothes and gear to be prepared if the weather suddenly changes. Layers are the way to go. I prefer thermal gear paired with a puffy jacket and insulated pants of some kind. A good pair of wool socks is invaluable.

Gloves, hat, and scarf will complete the ensemble. Pack your cell phone in an interior pocket close to your body so it doesn’t crash from the cold. HotHands or some type of instant heat pack is also good to bring for emergencies. For longer hikes, bring a backpack with water or a hot beverage. You’ll get dehydrated in cold weather just as easily as hot weather. If you hike with a dog, bundle your short-haired pal with a dog sweater and protect paws from ice with dog booties or a winter paw salve.

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Kailee Haong is a queer fiction writer. She holds an MFA. in Creative Writing from Eastern Washington University. Her work has been published in Split Lip, The Inlander, The Brown Orient, and Lilac City Fairy Tales, among others. She writes and resides in the Inland Northwest.

You mention some of your poems in this collection are significantly older than others. Do the newer poems you write take any inspiration from the older poems in the collection? In any way do you feel as though the older and newer poems are in conversation with one another?

KS: Yeah, definitely. That also came into play in how I ended up arranging the book. I think that there are poems I put in the last section that speak to poems earlier in the book in a way that kind of show a shift or a change or just a continued thought process.

What inspiration did you draw from your daily life while writing SelfPortrait?

KS: I am constantly drawing from my own experiences in my work, but where I think it’s most evident in Self-Portrait is in the poems about local news and current events and the ways in which we are constantly inundated with information. I worked in the newsroom at The Spokesman-Review for twelve years, and my job was basically to absorb, process, and arrange information. Check the facts, correct the grammar, put a headline on it, and then stop thinking about it so you can do the same thing again on the next story. I actually wrote very little poetry my first several years in that job because it was just too much for me. After I switched from a full-time position to part-time, I had the mental energy to start processing some of those experiences from a poetic framework.

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KATHRYN SMITH Tell me about the process of writing Self-Portrait. What was your time frame? What did your days look like?

Kathryn Smith: This book came together slowly. I spent three or four years putting it together. And by “putting together,” I don’t necessarily mean writing. Some of these poems were written nine, ten years ago. The core of this book—the soul of it—predates my first collection, Book of Exodus. I wrote a lot of these poems before I even had the idea for Book of Exodus. So even though Self-Portrait is my second full-length collection, in many ways, it feels like my first.

I wanted to make a book that covered a lot of ground.

Something that feels like it reaches both inward and outward. It took a long time to strike the right balance— arranging and rearranging, taking poems out and putting new ones in, trying different titles. I finally landed on something that felt cohesive, something that spoke to my own experience but also to the larger concerns of a world in collapse.

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How are you able to take some of those things you’ve done in your job and put those into your poems or use those things you hear and see and do?

KS: It’s not so much inspiration as it is what won’t leave me alone, what haunts me. What thing am I still thinking about like two days later that I heard about. Sometimes the accretion of information becomes overwhelming, so the way that different ideas or news stories get mushed together become their own thing in my brain. A lot of times, I won’t think about something for a long time, and then it will kind of pop up in my brain at a point much later. It’s about how events seep into me and affect my way of thinking.

I know a lot of your creative work involves collaging—in the physical and metaphorical sense. In some ways, Self-Portrait feels like a collage in the sense that it is bringing together many concepts, i.e. the environment, societal disaster, quotes borrowed from our local paper, etc. Do you feel like your collage work influences the way you write “traditional” poetry? In what ways?

KS: I love that you see the collection this way! I don’t know how much the two practices (poetry and collage) influence each other, but I would say that I approach both from the perspective of a poet. In both practices, I’m trying to make sense of the world, and so I draw on a lot of the same themes. Both practices involve taking something apart and putting it together again in a new way.

I love the Tess Gallagher quote as an opener to your collection. How did you come about choosing it? Were there any other contenders or was this an obvious choice for you?

KS: It was an obvious choice for me— almost instinctual. I grew up in Port Angeles, which is where Tess Gallagher is from also, and that place is really central to this book, so I love having that connection at the front of the book. And her lines—“you could die out there. You could live forever.”—I feel like they capture the essence of the book. I think so much of this book exists in the push-pull of life and death. If the chaos and wildfire and death don’t overwhelm you, the burden of eternity will.

You say that place is central to this book.

I’m wondering if you have any poems in this collection that you feel have a place here, in Spokane or the Inland Northwest?

KS: Definitely. Some of the poems are based on news events, like there’s one that makes reference to a woman throwing her baby down an embankment, [and] that was at the Spokane River. There’s also a lot of wildfire imagery and smoke imagery and those are definitely informed by the trend in recent years of there being a wildfire season in the summer. The second to last [poem], called “Tree of Life”, kind of merges my different places together. There’s this river in the poem, and some of it is kind of the Spokane River, and some of it

is the Elwha River, which is over on the Olympic Peninsula over where I grew up, so I’m merging the different places that have had an effect on me. They’re all coming together in that poem.

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What are you thinking about when you divide your poems into distinct sections?

What goes into deciding which belong with one another? In other words, how do you categorize?

KS: I think it’s important for a poetry collection to have a sense of movement.

Even if there isn’t a plot, like there is with a novel, for example, the book as a whole still needs to “make sense,” in a way. You want the reader to feel like you’re guiding them somewhere. Each poem stands alone— each is its own piece—but they should also make one cohesive book when they’re put together. As for having sections at all, I think of it as similar to giving a poem stanzas. It’s nice to have a break once in a while, to give the poems (and the reader) a little space to breathe.

Are you working on any new projects?

KS: I’m definitely working on poems that I imagine will come together in a collection, but they’re more just individual pieces. They don’t revolve around a central theme. I’ve been working on a lot of visual poetry, poems that either bring in collage elements or some other visual element with the words. I’m starting to think about how those poems might be able to come together in some sort of a collection.

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You float out cow-tipping in your white gown, the river seldom following its old course.

They say the barn is haunted with the ghosts of horses. Your silver ring, a dog howling at clouds. Those games you feign in daylight hide in the wood pile, their clothes torn, palms damp, throats closed. You know the rules/ you broke them. You gleam past the bovines in their tight hides.

They say a river erodes six inches of its banks each year. Here’s the old mud hole. is the moment you learn what you’ll love.

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‘I just stood my ground like I was taught’

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ifty-three-year-old Ann Ford can still recall the day she heard Olivia Lone Bear went missing from the Fort Berthold Reservation after Olivia returned home to the North Dakota reservation about fifteen years ago.

Ann, a Coeur d’Alene tribal member with roots in the Colville, Spokane, Flathead, and Cree tribes, had been close to Olivia, who had attended the Wellpinit school on the Spokane Reservation, prompting her to become a fierce advocate in raising awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, People.

“There are cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women, men, children all across Indian Country,” Ann says. “It’s frustrating that a lot of things like this are happening in reservations and Native American land, but you never hear about it.”

The MMIP issue continues to affect Indigenous communities—particularly women—across the nation and beyond its borders. Ann says she felt it was time to do more, so she set out to raise awareness wherever she went.

A 2018 report by the Urban Indian Health Institute found that out of 5,712 cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls only 116 had been logged into the Department of Justice’s database.

The report also found that regionally, the Pacific Northwest had the third highest number of cases; Washington falls as the state with the second highest number of cases at seventy-one that year.

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Native American woman advocates to bring awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, People “Nobody really knows this is happening,” Ann says, “and I really don’t wanna offend anybody, but if it was a white girl that went missing, it would be on the news.”

Ann says her mother taught her to speak her mind and always stand up for what she believes. Although born in Moses Lake, Ann grew up in Othello before she made the move to Spokane around 1979 and is the youngest of nine children.

Ann’s father is Mexican, and while growing up in Othello, she witnessed many students being racist toward Mexican children. Discrimination of any kind never sat right with her. She says she always tried to stand up for others no matter what could result from it.

“I just stood my ground like I was taught,” she says.

Jessica Ford, who is Ann’s thirty-oneyear-old daughter, says her mother has always been into advocacy and does a lot of work with suicide prevention, bullying prevention, and mental health awareness as a youth coordinator.

Jessica works as an advocate for safety and wellness with the Nez Perce Tribe and focuses as an elder advocate, mainly working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Nez Perce Tribe has a MMIW task force focusing on how to bring awareness and protect the community.

Native American communities tend to be affected by suicide and drug use at much higher rates. The violence perpetrated against Indigenous people is high.

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even murdered a Native person. Jessica says she feels perpetrators know this, leaving Indigenous women, in particular, susceptible to violence.

In 2018, the Washington Legislature directed the state patrol to study how to increase resources to increase the reports of missing Native women and increase efforts to identify missing Native women.

A house bill requires the state patrol to create partnerships with tribal law enforcement, but the effectiveness of this approach has not been fully assessed.

This year, the Legislature passed Savanna’s Act, which had been stalled for years, and the Not Invisible Act to address the high rates of MMIW in the country.

“My mom works with Olivia’s kids, you know, so I think that really hit home for her, that as Native American women we are targeted, we have the highest rates of murder,” Jessica says. “We go missing and usually nothing’s done about it.”

In 2017, Ann decided to take a trip to Washington, D.C., alongside her daughters, one of whom was heading to the Capitol for job training. What began as a simple trip in which Ann hoped to see as many landmarks as possible and check off visiting D.C. from her bucket list—Ann has seen every state but three—turned into much more.

Ann says she put on her traditional jingle dress, which is a healing medicine dress, made a sign that read, “I Stand with Standing Rock,” and stood on the streets of Washington, D.C., in an attempt to raise awareness about the pipeline and MMIWP, so that people in power can do something about it.

“I wasn’t gonna do it, and my daughter said, ‘Mom, you need to,’ and I always taught my kids to do what was in their heart, so I said ‘You’re right, I planned on doing this, and I’m going to do it.’”

Her presence sparked conversations, and Ann says she was approached by many people who were unfamiliar with the issue up until that point, and hearing people express genuine concerns was immensely impactful and touched her heart, she says.

“When I got up that morning and I prayed in my head, I could feel my ancestors with me, and then to get the reaction I did, I felt proud to be Native American, and I felt honored to do this,” Ann says.

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“We’re Native American, this was our land before it was anybody’s land. We were here first,” she says.

Auburn resident and Muckleshoot tribal member Tammy Sue Byars first met Ann when they were both five years old during a community prayer event at Gonzaga University and was immediately struck by her energy and outgoing nature.

“In a crowd, most people are kind of dull, not wanting to do anything or participate, but not Ann,” Byars says.

Ann bears her soul for her community, Byars says, she’s always there for everybody and volunteers to cook for funerals and assists in any way she can.

When Byars’ grandniece, Kaylee Mae Nelson-Jerry, went missing over a year ago from the Seattle area, Ann was there for her and her family. Ann will still call and check up on the family to make sure they are doing as well as they can, given the circumstances.

About a week ago, Byars’ family received a call from Seattle police about a woman they believed to be her niece.

“Everything kind of came to a halt, all of us just kind of raced back home so we could try to figure out what we’re going to do,” Byars says.

But the woman wasn’t Byars’ niece.

And that was a hard thing for the family to deal with. Ann was there—on the phone—but still there, and that matters, Byars says.

“It’s a rollercoaster,” Byars says, “and despite the distance, Ann will check up on us and rally people all over to raise awareness about my niece.”

Ann has continued to put on her traditional regalia and take a stance against the issue of MMIP in Washington, particularly Spokane, where she resides. And three summers ago, Ann headed to New York with plans to continue raising awareness all across the country, adding that whenever she finds herself in a big city, she makes it her mission to bring awareness.

“I got the same reaction from a lot of non-Native American people, asking about the issue, noting that they didn’t even know this was happening,” Ann says.

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Visiting the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., was particularly impactful to Ann, Jessica, and her sister, bringing them to tears. It was emotional to hear Holocaust survivors recount their experiences and share their stories, she says.

The history of mistreatment against Native Americans is long and remains largely unrecognized.

“I remember walking out of the museum and just telling my mom that it would nice if we had a museum dedicated to Native Americans that explained the history of what happened to us to bring more awareness,” Jessica says.

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“My mom, she is not shy at all. She is the loudest person in the stands at basketball games, she’s the first one on the dance floor,” Jessica says. “That’s why I wasn’t surprised she didn’t feel out of place.”

Jessica says she decided to earn a bachelor’s degree in social work because of her mom.

“Seeing my mom participate in many community events and really try to make a difference in other people’s lives drove me to like social work,” she says. “I saw how much it mattered.”

Ann was the first youth coordinator to work with the Spokane Tribe in 2002 and eighteen years later continues her work to provide children with the guidance they need to succeed alongside fifteen other youth coordinators.

“Oh man, I love my job,” Ann says. “I try to teach kids all I know so that we can keep our culture going. We need to carry it on because if they don’t learn it then they cannot teach it to the next generation.”

Ann takes the time to work with kids on an individual level and doesn’t treat any of them differently, Byars says.

“She puts her heart into everything that she does,” Byars says. “She puts herself out there and puts all the love she has into the things she does.”

It’s inspiring to see Ann wear her traditional regalia so proudly and advocate for the community, Byars says.

“When I grew up, we were called dirty mucks, we were put down for being Native, you know, we were like scum,” Byars says.

“Her standing up, getting out there and being seen, that makes me proud because she’s not ashamed, and when I look at her now, I think, ‘Oh my gosh, you’re just like your mom.’”

Ann is the type of person to want to protect her community, Byars says. Many people might look at Ann’s outgoing nature and maybe judge it unfairly, she added.

“It’s like a bucket of crabs, you know, where crabs are trying to get out, but Ann’s out of that bucket, she goes, ‘You guys can’t pull me down, I’m not gonna let you pull me down, and I’m gonna keep going forward,’ and that’s what I love about her,” Byars says.

Ann has a lot of attitude, and no matter what happens she moves forward, Byars says.

The strive to make sure traditions and the culture are passed from one generation to the next is the reason why the Salish language is still taught, as well as spiritual traditions, respect of elders, and traditional singing and drumming.

“Our ancestors fought for us to be here, and we need to respect that and be proud of that and continue to carry on our cultural traditions and customs,” Ann says She has brought kids from the Westend Youth Center, where she works, to rally and march alongside other Native Americans in unity during Spokane rallies and protests for Indigenous issues, including MMIP. “I felt it was important to show them that we’re still here and we’re strong people and when we unite it’s a powerful thing,” Ann says. “That’s why we do it.”

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January 6, 13, 20, 27: Winter Market at the Pavilion Head to the Pavillion at Riverfront for the Winter Farmers Market, and shop local.

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Virtual: MAC Virtual Tours and Exhibits Spokane’s venerable Museum of Arts and Culture has a variety of resources, tours, and online exhibits to explore. October will feature exhibits about pop art, the Spokane Symphony, and World War II. northwestmuseum.org.

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Virtual: Art House Movies at Home The Magic Lantern Theatre (Spokane) and the Kenworthy Theatre (Moscow) are offering streaming for a variety of films, opera, and theatre presentations. Part of each rental fee goes back to the theatre, so even though you’re watching in the comfort of your own home, you’re still supporting these local businesses with your patronage. Find the current offerings at magiclanternonmain. com and kenworthy.org/at-home.

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hat does it mean to be the face of an industry? When Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine approached the following businesses, we had in mind people who were not only successful in the traditional sense, but also leaders in the way they chose to conduct business. Though the businesses span a wide range of industries, there are obvious commonalities.

The emphasis on people-forward business practices ran across the board, as well as the desire to be a force for good in our community by providing jobs and creating partnerships with other businesses.

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If you’ve satisfied your craving for a chicken sandwich at Chick-fil-A, added extra guacamole to your burrito at a Chipotle, or cashed a paycheck at a Wells Fargo Bank branch, you can thank Chris Bell.

Bell is repeat Co-Star Power Broker, nationally recognized as a top producing broker in the region. He is also a multiple time top producing broker at NAI Black. But the deals he brokered didn’t happen overnight.

In 2005, Chris Bell packed everything into a U-Haul on the back of his Toyota 4Runner to Spokane to work in commercial real estate, lured by the combination of opportunity and quality of life. He’s the first to admit the industry is tough to get into, and as a twenty-five-year-old diving in, there was a learning curve, but Chris, a managing broker at NAI Black, thrives in an environment where everything depends on the work he puts in, balancing multiple projects at once with the knowledge that a deal can always fall through at the last moment if not nurtured.

“This is a job of perseverance,” Chris says. “I hear ‘no’ all day long. You have to work through one thousand noes to get the one maybe. It comes down to me. My knowledge, my experience, my expertise. I thrive on that pressure. I love it.”

One deal that sticks out to Chris is the Servatron lease because it was one of the first major deals he negotiated—or rather, three deals: to stay where they were, buy a building, and move into the former General Dynamics building at Mirabeau Parkway.

“It worked out fantastic for them, and it put me on the map,” Chris says.

Chris’s clients have put down roots in Spokane for much of the same reasons Chris was drawn to the area—the beautiful nature of the region, the quality of life, and the promise of opportunity for those bold enough to work hard for it.

“You can be anything you want to be here, you just got to get out and do it,” Chris says.

Chances are, you’ve walked into myriad buildings Chris has negotiated throughout the years. In 2019, he was named a top fifty top producing broker by NAI Global. Recently, Chris was part of the brokerage team that brought Tavolata to the renovated Old City Hall building, as well as the brand-new Chick-fil-A in North Spokane.

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“The market has changed, the demand for office space has come down, so we’re converting it into fifty apartment units with a restaurant on the main floor,” Chris says.

Last December, Chris worked on a land deal that will ultimately change the landscape of the area—the sale of 132 acres in Airway Heights, next to the Amazon facility. Developer Harlan Douglass purchased the land, which will become the Douglass Legacy Park. Due in large part to e-commerce, Chris says that in the last six months, land prices have skyrocketed.

Chris enjoys the high stakes of his work, but most of all, “it’s something new every day, you get to work with people who want to do good things. You get to see people at their best, and really striving and taking risks.”

There’s also an appeal in knowing about the future growth of Spokane.

“I just signed a deal this month, and they’re not going to start building for five years,” he says. “They bought the land, they have a lease in place, and powerful to hear the rumors and speculation but know that I have this juicy nugget of sought-after information that you can’t share but everyone is dying to know.”

His involvement in the Spokane community is by no means limited to his day job. Chris is a board member for Wheatland Bank, Providence Community Foundation, past President of the Spokane Club, and many more.

“I truly believe you only get out of something what you put into it,” Chris says. “If you want to see the city grow, then you need to be involved. You need to use your effort.”

Through his membership in the Spokane Angel Alliance, he’s invested in several innovative local startups, such as Spiceology and S2Media.

“It opens up avenues to really be able to see and make a difference in the community from so many different angles,” Chris says.

Chris has a passion and vision for Spokane as a family man. He’s married to former ‘Good Day on Fox’ TV anchor, Kjerstin Bell, and the two love to spend time with their fiveyear-old son, and Pudelpointer, Teela. They spend their time enjoying the best the Inland Northwest has to offer, with eager anticipation of what’s to come.

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Even if you acquired some of your furnishings elsewhere, they’ll help with that too.

“We really like to take care of people,” Sheree says. “It's more work, but isn't that the right way to do it?”

Satisfied customers told their friends and neighbors, and in 2018, they opened their current 12,000-square-foot showroom. Though their space doesn’t look as large from the road, it’s a different world once a customer makes the leap to peek inside.

Their offerings are even larger when you consider that much of the furniture can be customized countless ways.

“You can make the same exact chair look completely different just by putting different fabrics and leathers on the product,” Sheree says.

“Different fabrics that look rustic or look modern on the same chair can change a room completely.”

They pride themselves on their ability to bring their clients the beauty of the Pacific Northwest's natural surroundings through their full line of fireplaces, furnishings, outdoor living, and barbecues.

“We want to make people more comfortable in their homes, finding out how they’re using their spaces,” Sheree says.

Sheree and Casey’s passion for high-quality, custom furniture and dedication to caring for their customers’ individual needs shines through. Ironstone is a family effort backed by an exceptional team that loves what they do.

So you can fall in love, too.

IRONSTONE FURNITURE AND FIRE

Sheree and Casey Bryntesen with Ironstone Furniture and Fire 208.772.7553 | ironstoneinc.com | 262 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d'Alene

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TATTOOING AND BODY PIERCING

THE FACE OF TATTOOING AND BODY PIERCING As the name would indicate, Mom's Custom Tattoo & Body Piercing is a family operation, with mother and daughter bringing

unique strengths to the table. Beth Swilling, the mom in Mom’s, has long been an artist who has applied her skills and passion to the ultimate, walking canvas: the human body. When the studio moved and expanded to Kendall Yards, she recruited her daughter, Shandra Swilling, to create and grow the piercing and jewelry side of business. They didn’t just want to poke holes in people, they wanted to do it safely and with a high degree of expertise and reliability. Mom's Custom Tattoo & Body Piercing is a member of Association of Professional Piercers—the only business in the Inland Northwest with those credentials. This means following the highest safety standards and offering only implant-grade, mirror finish, American-made piercing jewelry.

“Shandra has really given her heart and soul to this,” Beth says.

Shandra was involved in the business long before she came on board as piercer and manager. When Shandra was a student at Mead High School, she said to Beth, “Why don’t you call it Mom’s because I tell everybody about my mom?”

Beth, the owner, is engrossed in the tattoo side, and she loves that it’s a highly customizable, affordable art form. She also loves the conversations tattoos start.

“Tattoos walk around in the community; starting up conversations between folks. They may never learn each other’s’ names, but they will know about the art and know a little bit about each other,” Beth says.

Voted one of the best in the Inland Northwest year after year, Mom’s commitment to safety, quality, art, and design shine through. Mom’s strives to elevate the tattoo and piercing experience. COVID created unique demands to keep staff and clients safe; but they continue innovating to be there for the community. This last year, they put a focus on both the retail website—momsjewelry.com—and the services site, momstattoo.com. Adding a chat feature allows folks have more ways to get in contact, ask questions, or to purchase or make appointments.

Mom’s is grateful for the Inland Northwest community and hopes to be your favorite tattoo and piercing studio for decades to come.

photo by James & Kathy Mangis

MOM’S CUSTOM TATTOO & BODY PIERCING

Shandra and Beth Swilling with Mom’s Custom Tattoo & Body Piercing momstattoo.com | momsjewelry.com |fb: @momscustomtattoo | insta: @momsofspokane 509.426.4465|Main studio: 1226 W. Summit Pkwy., Spokane | north annex: 429 E. Main st., chewelah 58

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COSMETIC SURGERY

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COSMETIC SURGERY

Dr. Kai Morimoto is perfectly suited to being a cosmetic plastic surgeon because the work marries her love of art and science.

Most of all, she enjoys “making people happy, changing the way they feel about themselves, and giving them confidence.”

Dr. Morimoto has been practicing since 2004—at Rockwood Clinic—but started her own practice nine-and-a-half years ago.

Lately, the practice has received a substantial increase in requests for breast implant removal for symptoms of Breast Implant Illness. The requests have been coming from people seeking her services from all over the region, as far as Alaska. This began for Dr. Morimoto eight years ago, when she saw a patient who was experiencing a variety of symptoms, who believed the root cause was her implants. Though allergy tests came back negative, the patient was insistent, and Dr. Morimoto chose to trust her and honor her request. Her symptoms improved dramatically after her explantation.

“There are a lot of physicians who don’t believe in it, and we’ve just seen so many patients get better after their explant surgery,” Dr. Morimoto says.

Patients are coming to her experiencing a variety of symptoms—the most common are rashes, brain fog, and joint pain— concerned their bodies are reacting to their implants.

“We just had a lot of unhealthy women who have gotten their implants removed and then get their health back,” Dr. Morimoto says. “I’ve had one patient who couldn’t work and was stuck in her house for twenty-two months because she had so many chemical sensitivities.”

Dr. Morimoto says the improvement isn’t solely experienced by her patients.

“Family will notice it too and they’ll say, ‘Thanks for getting my mom back or my daughter back. Thanks for getting my wife back to me.’” Dr. Morimoto says.

Breast Implant Removal to improve symptoms of Breast Implant Illness is keeping her practice busy lately, and she finds it rewarding.

“It’s just fun to watch them get better,” Dr. Morimoto says. “We ask them for a list of all their symptoms before surgery, and then two months and six months later, just to see how they’re how they’re doing. Their improvements are amazing!”

DR. KAI MORIMOTO

Dr. Kai Morimoto 509.315.4415 | kmplasticsurgery.com | 12615 E. Mission Ave. Ste. 105, Spokane Valley JANUARY 2021 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

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MEDICAL REHABILITATION

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MEDICAL REHABILITATION

Dr. Karen Stanek, who founded her clinical practice, Northwest Medical Rehabilitation, in 1996, practices physiatry because this branch of medicine specifically allows her to look at the whole patient during the treatment process.

“We work on restoring function and, in order to do that, we have to look at not only the physical aspects of a person, but also the emotional and the spiritual,” Dr. Stanek, who is a former medical director of St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, says.

“We look at the whole person in order to try to bring them back to as much function as possible after a significant trauma.”

This is important to Dr. Stanek because she says when the body is injured, the whole person is affected by that injury.

“If they’re paralyzed on one side, it’s not just affecting that arm or that leg, it also affects them emotionally and spiritually,” Dr. Stanek says. “One has to assess the whole person.”

The majority of her clinic focuses on spasticity management—decreasing muscle tightness to improve movement. There is a wide range of underlying conditions that might cause a patient to seek her treatment: stroke victims, people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries, patients living with MS, and more.

“When people actually break down and cry because they know that they can do things that they couldn’t do before, it is very rewarding,” Dr. Stanek says.

Dr. Stanek prides herself on thinking outside of the box, and her patients notice the difference.

“Oftentimes patients will say, ‘Well, you are the first doctor who has actually examined me,’” Dr. Stanek says. “I just joke with them and say, ‘I guess I’m not good enough to diagnose you from across the room. I have to feel your muscle tightness.’”

NORTHWEST MEDICAL REHABILITATION

Dr. Karen Stanek with Northwest Medical Rehabilitation 509.624.0908 | nwmedicalrehab.com | 1315 N. Division St., Spokane 60

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WINE PRODUCTION

THE FACE OF

WINE PRODUCTION

Craig and Vicki Leuthold fell in love with destination wineries while visiting V. Sattui Winery on a trip to Napa Valley in

1984, planting the seed for what would become Maryhill Winery in Goldendale. Officially opening its doors to customers on Memorial Day weekend in 2001, the couple began with the goal of producing twenty thousand cases. Nowadays, they produce eighty thousand cases annually, with satellite tasting rooms in Spokane, Vancouver, and Woodinville—complete with full-service kitchens.

Maryhill works closely with select growing partners and more than twenty unique vineyard locations in half of the major American Viticultural Areas in Washington to produce wines that showcase the rich and diverse flavors of the unique growing region of Washington, allowing them to work with thirty-five varieties of grapes and offer sixty-five distinct bottles.

“We want our tasting rooms to be a showcase for what Washington is capable of producing,” Craig says. “We want to try to feature as many varietals as we can to expand people’s palates.”

He likes “helping people to learn about wine, expanding people’s knowledge, and trying to take away some of the intimidation that people have.”

In 2016 Craig and Vicki decided that instead of continuing to build a national distribution network they would open satellite tasting rooms. Their first opened in Spokane in November 2017.

“We were exposing thousands of new people to our brand who maybe had never tasted or even heard of us before,” Craig says. “On top of that, it actually helped grow our off-premise business and restaurant business because people ask for it more.”

Kendall Yards was followed by a tasting room at the Vancouver Waterfront in April 2019. That November, they opened the Woodinville location in the historic Hollywood Schoolhouse.

“We realized that once you leave the Pacific Northwest, you’re really just another winery in a sea of wine, so we decided to change our focus and go more direct-to-consumer,” Craig says.

Craig wants people to come to the winery for the experience, and “they might buy a bottle while they’re in our tasting room, but a lot of people make it a one-time visit because it’s more of a curiosity. But when they’re doing their grocery shopping, they buy the wine.”

MARYHILL WINERY

Craig and Vicki Leuthold of Maryhill Winery maryhillwinery.com

509.773.1976 | 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale 509.443.3832 | 1303 W. Summit Pkwy., Ste. 100, Spokane 360.450.6211 | 801 Waterfront Way, Ste. 105, Vancouver 425.481.7925 | 14810 NE 145th St. # A, Woodinville JANUARY 2021 / BOZZIMEDIA.com 61

GIFT GIVING

THE FACE OF

GIFT GIVING

Denielle Waltermire-Stuhlmiller’s love language is gift-giving, appropriate considering she’s the owner of Simply

Northwest, a gift shop that’s been a Spokane staple since 1989, when the original owner, De Scott, started selling gift baskets out of her garage.

Throughout college, Denielle worked in corporate retail. Even though she loved it, she wished she had more creative flexibility. After she finished her degree in social work, she was took brief break before she was about to attend graduate school in the same subject. Denielle’s mom was friends with De, and suggested she help out at Simply Northwest over the holidays in 2006.

After the holidays passed, De asked Denielle to stay on and, “Here I still am. I loved it so much and it was just such a good fit.”

Denielle became De’s retail manager, and after five years, De decided she was ready to move on, and Denielle bought the business. De had focused more on the gift basket and corporate giving aspect of the business, but Denielle decided to expand the store’s retail offerings. She loves helping people customize gifts to an individual.

As a local business owner herself, Denielle’s favorite products are the ones from our own backyard, such as Dandles Candles, Mount St. Helens pottery, and so much more.

“One of the things I’m most passionate about and I love to do is support other small businesses, local vendors, or artists,” Denielle says. “I do that as much as I can.”

The shop also has a commercial kitchen so they can make their own soft peanut brittle and, of course, the delicious Grandma Rubin’s Peppernuts Cookies. Denielle says she has received a wonderful amount of support from the community recently, especially on Small Business Saturday.

“My heart literally was just filled with so much joy and appreciation to see this community and to know that people care, to know that people love us and want us to stay here,” Denielle says.

SIMPLY

photo by Shybeast LLC

NORTHWEST

Denielle Waltermire-Stuhlmiller with Simply Northwest 509.927.8206 | simplynorthwest.com | 11806 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley 62

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ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

THE FACE OF

ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

Don’t quit your day dream. Those words, painted on HDG Architecture’s building on the corner of Washington St. and 3rd

Ave., are as much a message to Spokane as they are a driving force for the studio, founded by Principals Joshua Hissong and Armando Hurtado in 2011. In HDG’s infancy, the studio designed restaurants like Nudo Ramen House, capitalizing on Joshua’s experience with both creative and functional restaurant design, while simultaneously partnering with these businesses to get the projects off the ground. Rather than aggressive marketing, these restaurants—with considerable foot traffic—acted as HDG’s business cards, and the company transitioned from scrappy startup to household name.

The team is growing—taking on another partner, Steven Hewett, as well as partnerships with Propaganda Creative and Faber—but retains its rejection of complacency, learning from each project. A large share of the studio’s success is learning from their employees, who bring projects to life by offering their unique perspective.

“We’ll be sitting in a meeting, and Steven and I are trying to figure something out, and Danny or Noah will walk in and just say, ‘You know, if you move that wall two inches…’ We’re like, ‘Oh my God, really? You’re right.’”

But the goalpost is authenticity rather than originality, which Joshua views as a false idol. Without being aware, everyone takes in the designs surrounding them. Joshua picks up his toothbrush and examines it from every angle.

“Somebody spent hundreds of hours designing this toothbrush, and there are reasons behind it that we don’t think about because we take them for granted,” Joshua says.

A quote from Jean-Luc Godard provides Joshua with unwavering guidance: “It’s not where you take things from—it’s where you take them to.”

Accordingly, all art forms influence the team. Their office wall features a larger-than-life photo of a screaming Charles Bukowski alongside the tortured writer’s quote: Find what you love and let it kill you. That’s the goalpost.

“We put in hundred-hour weeks for months at a time, and it makes it worthwhile to know that you are doing something right,” Joshua says.

The studio expanded to other businesses, mixed-use buildings, and home design. There isn't a type of project the studio prefers, but rather, a type of client: one who is passionate about the project.

“There’s this emotional tie to it, which makes our job more difficult, but more fun,” Joshua says.

HDG

ARCHITECTURE

Joshua Hissong and Armando Hurtado with HDG Architecture 509.321.5064 | hdg-architecture.com | 230 S. Washington St., Spokane JANUARY 2021 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

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CLOSET DESIGN

THE FACE OF

CLOSET DESIGN

Chantale and Jason Morgenstern have owned California Closets—with locations in Spokane Valley, Coeur d’Alene, and Boise—since 2013, but Jason’s experience dates to back to his job as a cabinet maker before serving as an Army Infantryman from 2005 to 2011.

Jason has family in Seattle, and so he left active duty to enlist in the National Guard and the couple chose to move to Coeur d’Alene. Jason became the California Closets general manager while Chantale was working in accounting at Coeur d’Alene Resort, and when the previous owner offered to sell the business, Chantale left her job with the casino and California Closets became a husband-and-wife team.

Chantale says she loves helping people improve an area of their life.

“We’re in the most private areas of people’s homes and life quite often,” Chantale says. “There’s a lot of trust that goes into that. With us, for the most part, people are living in the home when we’re working with them. We become friends with our clients, and there’s trust built there.”

Chantale says the team of about twenty-five people have become like a family, and there have been ten babies born between everyone since they started this journey.

“We’ve got a big brand name, but we’re a local, small, Veteran-owned, family-operated company,” Chantale says.

She really enjoys taking on the more unique jobs. There was a person who wanted to create a huge display for their action figures, and a family who displayed their ballgowns from charity events.

She also has received numerous requests for hidden doors under staircases.

“The most common thing to hear is, ‘I’ve been meaning to do this for years,’” Chantale says. “Okay, here we are, we can get it done in six weeks.”

When people hire her, it often starts with one project.

“It might start with a closet or garage, but then it very swiftly moves to the rest of the areas of the home,” Chantale says.

“They get so fun because it’s like, ‘Wow, I don’t have to live with my pantry looking like this.’”

CALIFORNIA CLOSETS

Jason and Chantale Morgenstern with California Closets 509.926.3312 | californiaclosets.com | 506 N. Sullivan Rd., Ste. D, Spokane Valley 64

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STONE

THE FACE OF

STONE

Working as a tile setter since the 50s, Mario Marcella raised his son, Joey Marcella, to work with his hands from a young age.

The work of a craftsman is second nature for Joey, but it wasn’t until he and his father started polishing the edges of marble and granite tiles in the late 80s that Joey found his true love: stone. Out of Mario’s garage, the pair founded Mario & Son in 1991.

The business grew out of the garage and is now located in an expansive facility in Liberty Lake. Even though Mario has retired, “He still comes down here quite a bit just to see what we’re up to,” Joey says.

While Joey is happy to do countertop work, he says Mario & Son is fundamentally a stone company.

“We’re happy to help clients with those needs, but we want them to know that you don’t have to just use this beautiful material as a utility surface,” Joey says. “You can use the beauty of the stone to make a statement on its own… it doesn’t have to be a working surface. We encourage our clients to think three-dimensionally, beyond the countertop. Walls, fireplaces, furniture, etc.”

Joey says he fell in love with stone because of the feel of it, its luminosity, and the depth of colors.

Since stone is a natural product, working with it is more art than science, he says.

“You let the stone take you where it wants to go even though you’re trying to achieve a certain look with it,” Joey says. “The stone will tell you what it wants to do.”

In 2018, the Natural Stone Institute—a national organization which is the authority on stonework—named him “Craftsman of the Year.” His stone sculpture, “Aura,” was a Grande Pinnacle Award recipient, a prestigious international achievement.

Beyond Mario & Son, Joey is also the Executive Director of the Stone Fabricators Alliance, an international network of thousands of fabricators sharing ideas and best practices for the betterment of the industry, as well as a regular contributor to Stone World magazine, which also named him “Fabricator of the Year” in 2018.

“As the region’s only Accredited Fabricator, we take our craft very seriously and I think we’ve proven that” Joey says. “We welcome people to come here and see what we’re all about.”

MARIO & SON

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photo by James & Kathy Mangis

Joey Marcella with Mario & Son 509.536.6079 | marioandson.com | 2750 N. Eagle Ln., Liberty Lake

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PET CARE

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PET TRAINING, BOARDING, AND VETERINARY CARE

Growing up in the Ukraine, spending time on his grandparents’ farm, Nick Lungu realized at only eight years old he had

a special connection to animals, while interacting with his grandpa’s working dogs.

“I had a way of communicating with them,” Nick says. “Everybody would always say, ‘Wow, you’re just natural at this.’

It was truly a gift.”

Nick, K9 Country Club owner, says it’s a talent he continues to refine and grow. Nick strives to provide all of his customers' needs in one place, offering boarding, daycare, grooming, an onsite vet, and even a pet store.

A father of four, Nick says he is motivated to grow with his children in mind.

Nick says his daughter Alicia came in to “help” groom the dogs when she was seven. Now, his youngest is seven and recently had the opportunity to play with four English bulldog puppies. “She was like, ‘I went to Dad’s work, and I got to love on the wrinkliest, cutest little puppies in the world,’” Nick says.

Nick’s childhood influenced his desire to give back to the community.

“My parents always instilled in me giving back,” Nick says.

In the past, he provided boarding for the pets of families who lost their homes due to the fire. But what Nick loves most is when he sees that passion trickle down to his employees.

“As we grow as a company, it’s just absolutely amazing for me to see how much of our mission statement is flowing down to our employees,” Nick says.

Nick is careful about who he hires. In fact, the onsite veterinarian, Dr. Roberts, was the vet Nick had used for his own dogs prior to hiring her. The decision to ONE STOP FOR ALL OF YOUR PET’S NEEDS bring on a vet was a response to feedback from his customers.

-Dog training for all needs and breeds “People were just so thrilled about the idea,” Nick says. “They said, ‘I would -Pet boarding love to leave my dog knowing that there’s a vet onsite, I would sleep better on -Pet daycare vacation.’”

-Onsite veterinary clinic In the end, “It’s really not a job for me, it’s a passion,” Nick says.

-Pet grooming -Pet store

K9 COUNTRY CLUB

Nick Lungu with K9 Country Club 509.340.9733 | k9countryclubspokane.com | 19223 E. Appleway Ave., Spokane Valley 66

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PLUMBING

THE FACE OF

PLUMBING

When Spokane local Hank Shaw became an apprentice plumber at eighteen, he didn’t plan to be a business owner. At

twenty-two, he became a licensed plumber, working plumbing jobs in residential, commercial, service, and office for several companies, doing what the companies asked of him—no matter what.

“This is what it takes to make it as a blue-collar worker,” Hank says.

A common thread of those companies was that he didn’t like how they treated their customers. The idea of running his own business and being his own boss both fascinated and terrified Hank, but in 2017, at thirty-five, he decided to make the leap.

“It’s kind of one of those things: Instead of complaining about it, just do something about it,” Hank says.

That was the beginning of Shaw Plumbing Services. Hank reached out to customers from the past with the intention to stay a one-man operation. With his newfound freedom, he was the happiest he’d ever been. Eight months in, he found himself in a tight spot: low on energy and stuck on the stairs with a three-hundred-pound water heater.

“Plumbing is one of those things that wears you out quickly,” Hank says. “I thought I could go back into it feeling the same.

Your mind is telling you yes, but your body is telling you no."

Soon after, Hank hired an additional plumber as well as an office worker. In just three years, Hank—with the help of amazing employees and the right principles in place—grew the company from just himself to ten employees, providing services in residential and commercial plumbing.

The company can do everything from a simple toilet installation to replacing a home’s entire plumbing system. He wanted to set himself apart in the industry by treating people fairly—both his customers and employees.

“This is why I chose my last name; it would keep me accountable to my customers,” Hank says.

Many people want to feel sure that they aren’t being ripped off, so he created a flat-rate book that has the pricing for any job the company performs.

“It doesn’t matter what the customer drives, how much money they make, or how nice their house is,” Hank says.

Hank is an exciting and cheerful person to be around, and his attitude and passion are contagious. He never wants to get too big where he would stray away from the company’s core values. A true entrepreneur, Hank loves being the final decision maker.

HANK SHAW

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MARKETING

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MARKETING

Dayne Kuhlmann, the CEO and founder of Victory Media, got his start in the marketing world while attending University of Montana, working at his uncle’s firm. He always anticipated he would be a coach or teacher, but he caught the marketing bug and found the work of helping businesses grow rewarding.

“I was anxious to get into the marketing business and God gave me a good shove,” Dayne says. “It was really exciting to partner with a business owner, see the passion and ideas of their company, execute a plan, and see the amazing results.”

His skills from when he had been a coach are still put to good use. After working for his uncle, and then other large firms, Dayne founded Victory Media in 2017 with the vision of helping clients use all forms of media—both the traditional routes such as print advertising and radio ads, as well as internet, analytics, and social media—working together for the success of a company.

Since its inception, the company has grown rapidly. He brought onboard Fusion Design in 2018 and made the woman behind the company—Mary Lefkowski—a partner at Victory.

To help with the digital component of the business, Mitch Barham of Barham Marketing became part of the team in 2019, and most recently MDI Marketing merged in March.

MDI is a well-established marketing firm, and Dayne said its addition greatly helped Victory Media to grow in scale, especially because of their traditional expertise.

Victory Media has many clients who have historically taken a traditional approach to advertising, and part of the goal of the organization is to show them the benefit of having all forms of marketing work together for the success of the organization.

Victory Media helps clients, “not just seeing the value in being on every platform, but also the way every platform can work together,” Dayne says.

Though Dayne says part of their success is showing businesses that they must buck the status quo to achieve success, the company still has traditional values at its core.

“We try to work with people who have a passion for helping people,” Dayne says. “People and relationships are the most important aspect of our business. The profits follow.”

photo by Cami Bradley

VICTORY MEDIA

Dayne Kuhlmann with Victory Media 509.999.2581 | govictory.agency | 14415 E. Sprague Ave. Ste. 4., Spokane Valley 68

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MEDISPAS

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MEDISPAS

Jaime Crocker, owner of Odara, spent eighteen years in the health care field working as a nurse practitioner in the “organized chaos” of the emergency room. Even though the fast-paced environment called to her, she desired a new challenge.

Continuing education is central to who Jaime is, so she threw herself into absorbing as much information as she could about aesthetics—despite the fact that higher education only perfunctorily covers the subject. She saw the path as a way to put her medical background to use while making people feel better about themselves. She started exploring aesthetics on the side, slowly building a client base. She quickly became hooked.

“It’s so positive, and you’re helping people feel good about themselves and build their self-esteem,” Jaime says.

In December 2019, Jaime took the leap to full-time, opening Odara Medical Spa. “I think a lot of people can appreciate the how unnerving it is to go into something and feel like you’re just starting over,” Jaime says.

Jaime is the injector, and she takes a conservative approach with her clients because she believes the best results look natural. When friends and family notice her clients, she wants them to say, “Wow you look amazing, what type of skincare products are you using? You look like you got a ton of sleep, you’re glowing.”

Jaime builds a relationship of trust with her patients so they can feel comfortable speaking with her about their insecurities.

“I want patients to feel like they can sit down in my chair and tell me anything and everything, and trust that I will guide them in the right direction.” Jaime says.

Odara also as a Master Esthetician on staff, Kaila Schmidt, who provides a wide range of services—including hydrafacials, customized facials, skincare, and microneedling. Odara is a welcoming and comfortable space.

“It makes you feel good,” Jaime says. “I want clients to leave feeling like they’re investing in themselves and it’s rewarding.”

ODARA

MEDICAL SPA

Jaime Crocker with Odara Medical Spa 509.443.4622 | odaramedicalspa.com | 1105 N. Lincoln St., Spokane JANUARY 2021 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

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COFFEE

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COFFEE

A life changing journey to South Africa called Bobby Enslow into a new vocation that would forever change his life and home-

town. While working at an HIV and hospice care clinic, Bobby experienced how easy it is to miss the great needs of the marginalized population around you.

When he finished graduate school, he moved into the West Central Neighborhood and searched for the best way to make a positive impact. After seeking guidance from local leaders, he found a great need for a coffee shop to create jobs and provide a community gathering space. Indaba’s first location opened in the West Central Neighborhood in 2009, with assistance from Spokane Urban Ministries, Bobby says.

Those early years were tough—in addition to low sales, Bobby had major life events: marriage and the birth of three of his children. In 2012, Bobby was voted "Best Barista" by the Inlander, and the shop gained momentum. In 2014, STCU featured Indaba in an ad that played as a local commercial during the Super Bowl. Bobby switched to roasting his coffee, which allowed him to improve margins and quality.

Indaba became a true ‘Mom and Pop’ in 2017 when Sheena Enslow, Bobby’s wife, quit her day job and started as a barista. She’s now the COO for the company. “Indaba would not exist if it weren’t for my wife,” Bobby says.

“She provided and paid the bills while we were still building the business.”

In 2018, Indaba opened three locations, but with their expansion, the company reflected and refocused their mission.

“When we first started, our focus was on coffee, and our slogan was ‘Simply Great Coffee,’” Bobby says. “A big part of our heart was missing in that slogan—our heart for people. It was originally rooted in wanting to create positive change and impact in West Central and then throughout Spokane.”

Indaba changed to “Love People, Love Coffee” with a core mission of radical hospitality. Bobby wanted employees and customers to feel valued. Aligned with the desire to give back, every time someone purchases a bag of coffee, a meal is donated to Second Harvest. Bobby currently resides in West Central with his wife Sheena and three children, Carson, Avery, and Owen.

INDABA COFFEE

Bobby and Sheena Enslow of Indaba Coffee 509.822.7182 | 518 W. Riverside Ave. indabacoffee.com 509.328.4786 | 1315 W. Summit Pkwy.

509.443.3566 | 1425 W. Broadway Ave. 509.868.0421 | 419 N. Nettleton St. 509.413.2569 | 210 N. Howard St. 70

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BRIDAL WEAR

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BRIDAL WEAR

Amanda Dewey, Bridal Collections owner, lives for that moment: She guides the bride to the lit up, full-length mirror in her shop and watches at the bride examining herself, envisioning all of the little moments: The second the person she’s marrying sees her in the dress. Sharing her day with a grandparent. Leaving her wedding with absolute joy painted on her face.

“Those little moments, I see that in them, and it just makes it all worth it,” Amanda says.

Straight out of high school, Amanda started working for Bridal Collections under the previous owner, Judy. She worked for Judy for five years before working for her father’s electric company, where she acquired her business acumen. She worked there until Judy approached her about purchasing Bridal Collections.

“I told her under your guidance, absolutely,” Amanda says. “This is what I want.”

Celebrating its forty-year anniversary in a month, Bridal Collections is the longest running bridal shop in Spokane. This clearly marks their expertise in the industry, but also lends the store magic. Three generations have been picking out their dresses in the shop, and mothers often come in with their dresses to try on while their daughters select their own. In the dressing rooms, the walls have a mixture of pictures of recent brides those from long ago.

She says people often say things like, “Oh, that’s my aunt.’ We’re such a small big town, and a lot of people come in and out. And they’re like, ‘Oh, my gosh, I know that person!’”

Amanda prides herself in having an inclusive collection of dresses. She carries all styles and sizes zero to thirty-two, and the most expensive dresses are capped at two thousand dollars.

“You came here to look pretty and you’re going to walk out here feeling pretty,” Amanda says. “I know exactly how brides want to feel, and how they’re going through all the emotions.”

Bridal Collections is also a one-stop shop. Beyond carrying bridal dresses, she also carries bridesmaid dresses, as well as tuxedos or suits for the grooms and groomsmen. Her lines are national, so an out-of-town member of the wedding party can try on the outfits elsewhere in the country.

Amanda is twenty-seven, and she thinks the energy she brings to the business is an asset.

“I feel like when you have a passion for something, and you feel so strongly about a business, it doesn’t matter what age you are,” Amanda says.

BRIDAL

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Amanda Dewey with Bridal Collections 509.838.1210 | thebridalcollections.com | 3131 N. Division St., Spokane JANUARY 2021 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

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INTERIOR DESIGN

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INTERIOR DESIGN

Bridgit Wilson, Nook Interiors principal designer and owner, grew up in Indiana. Everyone in her family went into the sci-

ences, herself included. This wasn’t her true passion, so she squeezed in art classes on the side.

In 2000, Bridgit moved to Spokane with her husband. They had investment properties, allowing Bridgit to dip her toe into interior design through rehabbing. When her husband passed, her perspective shifted dramatically.

“After a life-changing event like that you reassess what’s really important. You’re very raw and honest with yourself. I realized that my passion was interior design and needed to pursue that dream,” Bridgit says.

After completing the Spokane Falls interior design program in 2010, she founded Nook.

“You start without a client base or portfolio, so the first few years involve taking on as many projects as possible. It’s a leap of faith for you and your clients. You learn so much, slowly gain experience, a portfolio, and are eternally grateful to those brave clients who gave you a chance!” Bridgit says.

Bridgit’s believes her science background has been an asset. Her work involves data collection—pinpointing the needs and function clients desire from a space—and requires a sharp attention to detail. When Bridgit establishes a relationship, she has an extensive questionnaire that focuses on aesthetics as well as functionality.

“After getting to know my clients and the function of the space I use my design eye to come up with something they may not have thought of, but I know they will like,” Bridgit says.

She marries the importance of aesthetics, function, and durability of materials. Bridgit takes an individualized approach; what works for one client wouldn’t for the next.

“You might want an integrated butcher block counter, but it's my job to layout the pros and cons and educate you” Bridgit says. “Okay, it’s beautiful, but there’s a lot of maintenance. Are you willing to commit to that?”

She works directly with the builders and contractors, providing detailed drawings. Nook is a big project company, working on remodels and new construction.

“I’m designing for how it’s going to be used and also trying to create unique, beautiful rooms with spectacular vignettes,” Bridgit says. “When my clients walk into a room, I want their response to be one of calm, happiness, and balance.”

NOOK INTERIORS

Bridgit Wilson with Nook Interiors 509.315.4975 | nookinteriors.com | ​​​​​​​1633 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane 72

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RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

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RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

Though Ryan Olson might be young for the home-building industry, after the years he spent working for his family’s home

construction company, he has the background and experience that can go toe-to-toe with many of the seasoned veterans.

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Ryan journeyed south, to Arizona State University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration, but quickly returned home when it came time to get down to business. He credits the incredible team for the success of the company.

“There’s no one person that makes this business successful,” Ryan says. “It requires the commitment and passion of the entire team, and I’ve never felt better about the group of people I have on board.”

Ryan says that the innovative thinking of the team has allowed him to offer online customization to his clients, which he thinks is the future direction of home building.

His first home building company, Viking Builders, was for the Tri-Cities market, but quickly expanded into the greater Spokane area, and will be launching developments soon in Northern Idaho and Missoula, Montana.

Ryan’s point of passion is being able to offer highly customizable houses without the high-end prices. He wants people to be able to enjoy their homes without breaking the bank.

He chose to rebrand from Viking Builders to RYN Built Homes to position his company to further expand widely in the Inland Northwest while also emphasizing his personal commitment to quality, the local community, and innovative ideas. Though 2020 was undoubtedly a tough year for everyone, Ryan is sure that the future is bright for RYN Built Homes with his wonderful team. He is determined to foster “a work atmosphere and a culture that the whole team at RYN Built Homes can be proud of to call their work home.”

RYN BUILT HOMES

Ryan Olson with RYN Built Homes 509.241.3555 | rynbuilthomes.com | 19425 E. Broadway, Spokane Valley JANUARY 2021 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

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HEATING AND COOLING

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HEATING AND COOLING

Doc Holliday, owner of Holliday Heating and Cooling, is originally from New Mexico, but he went into the military when

he was twenty-four. His last duty station was at Fairchild Air Force Base. He loved the area and decided to stay.

In 1978, he began working for local heating and air conditioning companies. He liked the trade, and in 1998 he decided to go out on his own and founded Holliday Heating and Cooling.

Doc says he enjoys the industry because “I like the fact that we’re working for people like you and me, regular people, being in their homes and being able to do a really good job. When we get done, they’re happy.”

In fact, the main focus of his company is integrity driven—making sure his customers are happy with their service from every angle. For Doc, that starts with hiring the right people. Most of his twenty-eight employees have been with him for a long time. He says they’re clean cut, someone who you can trust in your home. You only get three minutes to make a good first impression, Doc says. He knows that his employees can do that every single time.

Doc says he puts his name behind the fact that his company is trustworthy. He doesn’t try to rip you off, because ultimately, people are what matter to him. He also offers guarantees you can’t find anywhere else in the industry, including his 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. If a customer is dissatisfied with the job Holliday has done for them, they can receive a complete refund for an entire year. He also offers a $500 frustration guarantee—if something they installed breaks, and the company doesn’t get to the customer within twenty-four hours, they receive $500.

“It keeps us making sure we don’t make mistakes and you don’t get missed or dropped out of line,” Doc says. “We’re going to take care of you to the end. We want to be your last person that you ever have to call for heating and air conditioning.”

HOLLIDAY HEATING & COOLING

Doc Holliday with Holliday Heating and Cooling 509.838.5717 | hollidayheating.com | 410 N. Helena St., Spokane 74

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RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

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RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

Roger Fruci, who spent most of his career as a certified public accountant, was sitting on a bench in the Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden within Manito Park when he came up with the vision for Bella Terra Garden Homes, a development built around a luxurious, tranquil garden.

“The whole idea is to blend the interior and exterior as much as possible, always keeping the garden as the focus and bringing the garden into the home in every way possible,” Roger says.

In fact, before a single townhome was built, the rock formations, water features, and lush plant life of the sixty-thousandsquare-foot central garden were planned and construction began. Additionally, Bella Terra is an edible garden, with fruit trees, berries, vegetables, and herbs woven throughout the gardens.

Developing Bella Terra has been and continues to be a team effort, with outstanding design and construction professionals working together and collaboratively with the buyers from floor plans to construction to interior design.

Buyers and brokers are impressed with the quality of the materials and workmanship. Bella Terra’s general contractor and project superintendent are highly qualified, with a lifetime of experience. Their entire focus is on one site—Bella Terra. They are on-site full-time, working directly with subcontractors to ensure quality.

Bella Terra has many floor-plan options for the townhomes, and even the floor plans can be customized, along with the finishes. All multi-level townhomes are elevator ready and others offer main floor bedroom suites. Buyers can also opt for an independent living suite—for guests, family members, or a caregiver—complete with a kitchen.

After introducing a rooftop terrace as an option last year, Roger decided to “take it up a notch” and also offer true penthouse living in a spectacular one-thousand-square-foot penthouse opening to a rooftop terrace.

Bella Terra has a wonderful community of neighbors, while also providing places to be alone and enjoy the soothing sights and sounds of the garden. This includes a Contemplative Grotto in the heart of the central garden, which is covered for protection from the elements and for privacy.

BELLA TERRA GARDEN HOMES

Roger Fruci with Bella Terra Garden Homes 509.879.5340 | bellaterragardenhomes.com | 5915 S. Regal, Ste. 212, Spokane JANUARY 2021 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

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WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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WEALTH MANAGEMENT

As a Senior Vice President/Investments at Stifel, Eric Allen wants to help people reclaim the American Dream. Eric

says people often have the misconception that they must be wealthy before seeking his services. In fact, there is a great deal of value in someone coming to him when they’re younger and putting away money over time.

He works for Stifel—the seventh largest brokerage firm in the country in terms of number of financial advisors—because the company enables him to take on these clients. Eric is happy to devise a wide range of plans with his clients. If someone wants higher risk investments, he can pursue that. But Eric far prefers a diversified, low-risk portfolio when appropriate. You probably won’t become rich overnight, but it’s the classic tale of the tortoise versus the hare.

“My approach has always been more of a big picture long term,” Eric says. “How do we take an ordinary family who isn’t worth millions and allow them to accumulate enough money so that when the time comes, Dad wants to go fishing, and Mom’s done working, they’ve got enough to live their life and do what they want to do.”

A huge part of this for Eric is building relationships with clients to determine what they want for their future.

“I can be as aggressive as anybody wants me to be,” Eric says. “But I’ve got to tell you generally, the happiest people who I deal with are the people that have just adopted a plan, we’ve put it in place, and we’ve let it work.”

When Eric talks to clients, he doesn’t throw out jargon that overcomplicates or confuses.

“I adopted a principle a long time ago, where I just told myself that if I can’t explain an investment to my kids, it has no business in a client’s portfolio,” Eric says.

His kids would roll their eyes if you asked them how many times he’s explained the stock market over dinner, Eric says, laughing.

“I just go back to the idea that if we can instill some simple habits when we just get started in our lives financially, it has the potential for folks to accumulate true wealth over time,” Eric says.

photo by James & Kathy Mangis

ERIC ALLEN

Eric Allen with Stifel 509.570.5722 | stifelspokane.com | 201 W. North River Dr. #200, Spokane 76

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TRUCKS

THE FACE OF

TRUCKS

Gus Johnson, owner of Gus Johnson Ford, has a long history with automobiles, and an even longer one with Ford, dating back to 1969 when he took his first job with the company in Detroit. He worked there for seven years, but realized corporate life wasn’t for him, and started providing financial consulting services for department stores—a job that took him all over the country.

His teenager told him that he wanted to attend high school for all four years in one place, and so Gus bought a small Ford dealership in Grangeville, Idaho in 1979. Gus ran that shop until 1985 but left under the advisement of his wife.

“She said, ‘We got to move, you’re just wasting yourself in this store. You’ve got more talent than this, you have to do something else,’” Gus says.

That’s how Gus ended up in Spokane, first working as a sales manager for Appleway Chevrolet.

“I’m a Ford guy, so that was hard,” Gus says, laughing.

In 1987, he took a job as a sales manager at Empire Ford, and quickly became general manager, which he did until 1992, when he finally bought his dealership. Gus says he’s not going anywhere now, he’s seventy-four.

“What appeals me about this business is the people,” Gus says. “That’s what makes it interesting. You have employees and their families that you’re intertwined with, you have customers—you’re talking to people all day long. It’s not like you’re stuck in an office doing paperwork, it’s mostly about the people.”

Gus prides his dealership on not being pushy or trying to force people into cars; his employees are just helpful. Most of the people working for him have been there a long time, and repeat customers appreciate being able to work with the same sales and service people.

“I get up every day, and I love coming to work,” Gus says. “I can’t imagine having a job where you didn’t want to go to work. I have a job that I love, so I get to come to work.”

GUS JOHNSON FORD

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GLASS

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GLASS

Jeff Fred, Grizzly Glass general manager, is the type of person who never likes to do the same thing twice, making glass perfect for him.

“Everything’s different every single day, no matter if you’re doing the same job, there are always different variables,” Jeff says. “The glass is always different, and so this is one career that worked for me.”

His drive to take on complicated jobs caused him to bring back custom shower installation, a key move when he took over a struggling Spokane location.

“When we took on showers, it was a learning process,” Jeff says. “Thankfully, I had a lot of personal resources to fall back on when I would question a design. Every time I was asked for something we did not offer, I would ask myself, ‘Well, why don’t we do that?’ That is how both our shower and commercial storefront side was born, I got tired of telling people no!”

Grizzly Glass dominates the auto glass repair/replacement market and were the first to take on the recalibration of the ADAS lane departure systems. On the other end of the spectrum, they custom cut and replace classic car glass other shops don't have the skillset for.

Grizzly Glass does a lot of commercial work, and Jeff says his dream is to be driving along, pointing out countless major Spokane buildings he worked on.

“We still have a lot of growth potential, so I still have something to be excited for,” Jeff says. “But I never want to get so big that we lose focus on the smaller projects.”

The most rewarding jobs he’s done have been free. He remembers when a friend told him about a woman who was down on her luck whose windshield was destroyed. Jeff did the job free of charge, in tears she hugged and thanked him. Good deeds are rewards in themselves that pay back ten times over in the long run with customers for life!

“Grizzly really likes to help people where they can, and I think that’s why I fell in here,” Jeff says. “Ultimately, I would not be where I’m at without an incredible team of employees, distributors, and friends, as well as family who put up with the long hours.”

photo by James & Kathy Mangis

JEFF FRED

Jeff Fred with Grizzly Glass jeff@grizzly-glass.com 509.922.8300 | 16011 E. Trent Ave., Spokane Valley | 208.762.3453 | 11950 N. Warren St., Hayden 208.255.2686 | 337 Olive Ave., Sandpoint 78

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CRAFT CANNABIS

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CRAFT CANNABIS

Before craft cannabis was legalized, Doug Peterson, Locals Canna House president and owner, was in the hydroponic supply business, and had already been building relationships with medical cannabis growers, producers, and processors.

Doug has an entrepreneurial spirit, and he saw opening Locals Canna House as an opportunity to build a cannabis company that further strengthened those relationships.

Locals Canna House isn’t a pot shop; it’s a craft cannabis company where wellness is the true north, and the product is chill.

“We live in pretty stressful times, and it’s not hard to be passionate about cannabis when you see that it helps people,” Doug says. “Our job is to provide it in a professional way and be really good at what we do, to represent the industry in a good light.”

Doug acknowledges that wellness is a broad spectrum.

“For us, it’s everything,” Doug says. “It’s living whole. We really believe that cannabis can be a part of someone’s wellness, meaning physically, mentally, everything, right? That’s our passion, to be involved in cannabis at that level.”

Doug says his team sets apart Locals Canna House. Craft cannabis is a young industry, but Locals follows old-fashioned business practices, chief among them kindness.

“For us, it’s super relational,” Doug says. “If you have a good relationship with your suppliers, a good relationship with the state as far as your regulatory obligations, a good reputation and a good relationship with your community, then you can really create a positive impact on the community.”

Doug focuses on Locals Canna House being a space where people can feel comfortable—whether they’re a regular customer, or just someone who is curious and wants more information.

“There’s a lot of people who want to try it,” Doug says. “They hear about it, they read about it, but they’re not sure about it. We try to create an environment that’s not just super knowledgeable, but just a place of calmness, where we can educate and help our customers find their CHILL.”

LOCALS CANNA HOUSE

Doug Peterson with Locals Canna House 509.413.2796 | localscannahouse.com | 9616 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley JANUARY 2021 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

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JEWELRY

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JEWELRY

In Spokane, there are not many businesses that can match the family legacy of Tracy Jewelers, which has been open for

seventy years and has the third generation—Sean Tracy—behind the wheel.

The business started with Sean’s grandfather, Patrick Tracy. In 1974, it was purchased by Sean’s dad, Leo Tracy, followed

by Sean’s aunt, Maureen Tracy, in 1994. Sean purchased the company in 2016, but he got his start in the business sweeping the floors when he was thirteen.

“You don’t see a ton of businesses that survive seventy years in the family and are still going strong,” Sean says. “It’s an honor to be part of it and be part of the community. Spokane has treated us well over the years.”

However, this family legacy is not the only thing that sets the shop apart.

Maureen still does work for the business as a certified gemologist, occasionally coming into the shop when a customer requests her services.

“There are certain people out there who have done their research on buying diamonds,” Sean says. “With Maureen’s credentials, she is one of those be able to answer those questions a regular gemologist might not be able to.”

She’s able to grade and price jewelry, which can be extremely helpful when a family is trying to divide an estate. But treating customers in a welcoming and friendly way is the store’s greatest pride.

“I think it’s a big part of running a small business is that you have to have people say they really enjoyed coming in there, and we hear it all of the time,” Sean says.

The staff is small, and most have worked for the company for ten years or more, and when customers walk in the door, they never want them to feel rushed or pushed.

“Our sales technique is just, ‘Come on in, how’s it going today? Let’s see if we can provide the service that you want,’” Sean says.

TRACY JEWELERS

Sean Tracy with Tracy Jewelers 509.893.2929 | tracyjewelers.com | 106 N. Evergreen Rd., Spokane 80

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CHIROPRACTORS

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CHIROPRACTORS

Adam Bozman, Valente Chiropractic practice manager, has a background in business, and never expected to be part of the

health care field. But when Mike Valente, who he had known most of his life, asked him to join the team, the decision was easy.

“He’s one of the most intelligent and generous people who I’ve ever known,” Adam says. “That’s why I like to work with him now and represent his practice. He genuinely cares about his patients and the people who work for him—in a way that not many people do.”

Under Mike’s leadership, Adam describes the practice as integrity-driven, and he loves that his job plays a hand in helping hurting people feel better.

Adam says that many patients who come to Valente Chiropractic have tried other options—acupuncture, massage therapy, physical therapy, and even other chiropractic clinics.

“It’s been my experience that our patients respond best to our positive and healthy environment… Mike’s approach to functional medicine offers a unique and practical alternative to conventional solutions for neck and back pain,” Adam says.

With traditional medicine, treatment providers can be limited, but within the field of chiropractic care, the area has a plethora of options.

“To be recognized consistently as one of the better, if not best, I think speaks volumes, when people have that sort of volition and that ability to choose where they go,” Adam says.

He thinks part of the reason people consistently choose Valente Chiropractic is because it is a culture-driven, personality-based practice.

“I think that’s why it’s so easy for patients to come back here—after one year, two years, three years, four years, five years— that they haven’t been here,” Adam says. “We see a lot of returning patients, people who haven’t been into any chiropractic or massage therapist for years, but all of the sudden, they’re hurting again, and it’s very easy for them to come back to us.”

“You can always see somebody walk out happier, and I’ve seen some people dance out of here, that’s pretty special,” Adam adds. “That’s something that drives our passion.”

VALENTE

CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Michael R. Valente with Valente Chiropractic 509.467.7991 | spokanechiropractic.com | 3017 E. Francis Ave. Ste. 101, Spokane JANUARY 2021 / BOZZIMEDIA.com

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FURNITURE

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FURNITURE

Brad Markquart, Complete Suite Furniture president, worked for a furniture company in Seattle for six years. While he

was there, he was able to absorb the formula for success in the furniture business. When it was time to send his kids to school, he and his wife decided to move to Spokane, and try opening their own shop. On July 3, 1998, Brad opened the first Complete Suite location on East Sprague.

“I implemented what I learned over here, and that's what has helped me survive all these years,” Brad says.

Every morning, Brad wheeled furniture outside, under the overhang of his building, so people could see that he was open and selling. He recently hurt his hand, and while being seen by a nurse, she asked what he did for a living.

“I said, ‘I’m in the furniture business,’” Brad says, laughing. “And she said, ‘You remember that guy out on Sprague who used to put the furniture out every day?’”

Brad is proud to be that guy, a member of his community. What started with one store grew over time, and now Complete Suite is a fleet of seven stores. The smallest showroom is ten thousand square feet, and the largest is thirty-five thousand square feet.

“I think I kind of created a monster,” Brad jokes. “I was just in the store, and I was going around and there's not one ugly piece of furniture in here.

That’s hard to do.”

Brad oversees the purchasing for all of his stores, and he says he is grateful for the support of the community.

“I am so thankful for the community in Eastern Washington, from Lewiston, to our North Spokane store, that everybody has supported our business,” Brad says. “We, in turn, do the same. We buy everything from local small business. I buy from the people who buy from me.”

photo by James & Kathy Mangis

COMPLETE SUITE FURNITURE

Brad Markquart with Complete Suite Furniture completesuitefurniture.com 509.822.7049 | 11410 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley 509.868.0235 |7410 N. Division St., Spokane 208.667.6160 | 5555 N. Pioneer Dr., Coeur d’Alene 509.326.5390 | 1219 N. division st., Spokane Valley 82

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Venues bozzi

perfect for you

THE HIDDEN BALLROOM: is located in downtown Spokane above Bridge Press Cellars, on Pacific and Browne. Perfect for weddings, concerts, birthday parties, corporate parties, holiday parties and celebrations of any kind. The space can accommodate up to 299 guests.

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HISTORIC FLIGHT FOUNDATION: Located in Felts Field and is ideal for large weddings and events. The glamour of the planes adds a level of excitement and distinction to your event, but can also be taken out. When the hangar door is fully open in the summer, it unveils a beautiful view of the runway and nearby mountains. For smaller groups the Terrace, with a view of the entire facility, is available for a significant discount.

Plenty of free parking and room for up to 400+!

Delectable Catering + Events is a preferred caterer.

Delectable Catering is also available for your offsite events or in any facility that allows outside catering. Call us first! We can arrange things with any venue.

Before you book your event call us first These venues are owned or managed by Bozzi Media and Delectable Catering & Events. email us at sales@bozzimedia.com | 509-638-9654 | bozziMedia.com

GLASS HALF EVENTS: Beautiful big city loft-like industrial leather-furnitured warehouse apartment space. Large enough for 150 people yet can be arranged to host an intimate party. Includes a full kitchen, extra breakout rooms.

Fully air conditioned in the summer, with onsite parking.

Sound system and TV available. Featuring a beautiful enclosed outdoor spillover area. The outdoor patio is a great place to cool off, smoke a cigar, and enjoy a cocktail.

180 BAR & BISTRO: Rent for private parties at a very reasonable price, with certain food and alcohol minimums.

Private back room for VIPs or for use as a green room/staging area. Sound system in place for speaking engagements.

Option to reserve a portion of the room for your group without closing the restaurant. For private parties order from the catering menu; for group meetings guests can order off the menu. Enjoy the fun and cozy atmosphere!

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Emily.

NANCY WYNIA Managing Broker ABR, CNE, CRS, GRI 509.990.2742 nwynia@windermere.com

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Cheers to

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ith 2020 behind us, our homes have been our sanctuary for months. We feel fatigued from homeschooling, working from home, and the inability to go out with our friends or gather with our extended family. In the past, the new year would be about reorganizing, deep cleaning, and freshening up with new paint and throw pillows. This year, we are vowing to try to bring freshness and fun to 2021. Let’s bring back cocktail hour. Begin by layering with an eye-catching tray and adding some beautiful decanters, high-quality drinkware, and fun-andsassy stir sticks. Who says you can’t have your own themed drink specials? Add a beautiful charcuterie tray complete with your favorite cheeses, meats, and nuts; be sure to include fresh flowers or greenery. Dress up, dim the lights, light some candles and don’t forget some great tunes and dance. Cheers!

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We’re all spending more time at home these days, making the way we furnish and decorate our living spaces more important than ever. With that in mind, we asked top local interior designers and décor specialists to share which trends they think will add style, flair and livability to home interior spaces in 2021.

Make New Memories The best way to get a unique look?

Go vintage! Dani Golay, owner of The Bohemian, which specializes in vintage décor and furniture, predicts reinvigorated enthusiasm for adding a little history and style to homes. Vintage furniture typically tends to be more solid than the new pressboard pieces found at big box stores.

Dani says.

“It was built to last, and it's already stood the test of time,” she points out. “Where we're going in America is people want to cut back on waste, and the Ikeas of the world are where you find furniture that may only last a couple of years, and then you're going to have to go buy again.”

Because most vintage pieces have “good bones,” they can be transformed into many

distinctive styles, from country-chic to midcentury modern.

Dani’s husband Riley is the official refinisher. Dressers are one of his favorite pieces to work on because not only are they functional for holding clothes, but they can also be made into buffet consoles and entertainment stands. Dani says upcycling caters to people’s personalities and stories while retaining the value and quality of the vintage items.

“It's about the memories that you have with the piece,” she says. “It's still your grandmother's piece. It's just been updated.”

Think for Yourself (and Your Family) While it can be fun to explore the trend of the moment, Sheree Bryntesen, of Ironstone Furniture & Fire, says you can’t

go wrong by sticking with what she refers to as “heirloom” quality pieces.

Heirloom-quality furniture—timeless, durable, and beautiful in any space—should last for generations as opposed to a few years.

Visit Ironstone’s 12,000-square-foot showroom in Coeur d’Alene, and you’ll find couches to snuggle on during chilly, winter nights, armchairs to read stories to your grandchildren in, and tables perfect for family celebrations or a romantic dinner for two.

“You want to feel like you can actually live in the furniture, not just look at it,” Sheree says.

“I personally have pieces that my children have fought over who gets them when I'm done,” she says with a laugh. “They know they're still going to be in great shape, they're exceptional quality, they're beautiful, and they’re interesting and unique.”

There’s no reason you must go matchymatchy or even settle for the same choices in fabrics.

“I tell people to think outside the box,” Sheree says. “So many room designs are like cookie cutters—you put down a rug with a matching sofa and loveseat, maybe an odd chair and two side tables that are exactly the same—doing it that way doesn't make the home feel personal.”

Easy (and Practical) Living Jacobs Custom Living has made a name for itself as the place for high-quality outdoor furniture. Even when it’s snowing outside, you can still add some warmth to your deck or patio with firepits fueled by propane or natural gas. Because these selfcontained fire pits run on gas or propane, there’s no need to worry about stacking wood and keeping it dry.

Inside, Jacobs has you covered with window treatments that keep the light out (or in) and are also energy efficient with a touch of modern convenience.

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great selection of furniture with these modern features, including reclining chairs, sofas, sectionals, and small-scale dining tables that can function as workstations.

Many nightstands and side tables feature cutouts for cord management, so maintaining a tidy appearance will come naturally, and you can sit back and relax without ever having to ‘scramble’ for your device again.

With more and more time spent at home, combining stylish furniture with functionality is more important than ever, says Traci Osborne, co-owner with Chris Taylor, of Casual Spaces Furniture.

“We are a nation of multi-taskers who are often keeping an eye on our phone or other devices, all while lounging on our favorite sofa or recliner watching TV, reading a book or working from home,” Traci says.

Furniture makers are responding to this multi-tasking lifestyle with seating and surfaces featuring integrated power sockets and USB ports, combining the convenience of connecting with comfort and style. All you must do is position your chair, sofa, or table within range of a wall plug to keep the juice flowing, and then you can tap into the furniture's power source without missing a beat.

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Appeal to the Senses Effective interior design needs to please all the senses, but smell is one that people don’t often think about. You go to the effort to set the tone of a room and carefully select every single piece of furniture, lighting, and artwork, but adding that extra dimension with scent ties everything together.

Reed diffusers are the most effortless way to layer scents around the home as they don't require flames, plugs, or batteries, unlike candles or electric diffusers. As Rachel Wrought, owner of Up Scale Essentials explains, with reed diffusers you simply immerse the reeds in a beautiful glass jar filled with essential oils and let them do the job of dispersing the scent for months to come. A quality reed diffuser will typically last between two and six months.

When deciding on what scent works best a space, Rachel likes to be as personal as possible. For the living room or your home office, consider energizing scents like sweet orange, pomegranate, and almond. For the bedroom, floral and woody scents like vanilla, lavender, and jasmine will help you relax. For a clean, crisp scent, opt for lemon essential oil. Not only is lemon an antibacterial, it’s also a sense awakener—it clarifies the mind and energizes.

A Touch of Luxury To defeat the winter blahs, it’s a simple switch to incorporate texture, color, and pattern in unexpected ways to liven up any room.

“Many of our clients are getting bored with grays and whites,” says Wendy Nolan, owner of 509 Design, adding that the trend is towards uniqueness and moving away from the typical "farmhouse" look plastered all over blogs and Instagram.

While visiting the Furniture Market in High Point, North Carolina, Nolan saw many examples of these combinations. Furniture covered in rugs instead of typical upholstery fabric, lots of faux fur intended to introduce luxurious softness, and heavyweight wools that would normally be made into blankets were used to cover furniture pieces as well. Layering with assorted colors and patterns is also part of this approach.

“With many working from home, we crave comfort with a touch of luxury,” Wendy says.

“Different textures add interest and a sense of coziness and security. The pattern layering creates a vibrant, interesting space, which is especially important when we spend the majority of our days inside.”

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making it feel roomier, says Bren, while multi-functional items mean that you don't sacrifice style for space. Think glass tabletops, sideboards that double as media stands, clear acrylic seating, and tall, elegant floor lamps—all of which you'll discover at the Dania Furniture showroom in Downtown Spokane.

Extension tables do all the legwork for you when it comes to dining. Add to your surface space with ease or shrink your table down so that it comfortably seats two.

Need even more room? A pedestal table does away with the table legs, leaving your dining room looking uncluttered. Stools or benches are typically backless and can be

smoothly tucked out of sight.

In the living room, pairing a sleek sofa with an accent chair gives you all the seating you'll need without costing you additional floorspace. Same goes for the bedroom where bed frames with drawers work overtime, doubling as storage. Conveniently arranged dressers can also act as nightstands, while taller high chests provide maximum storage without taking up more space.

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With many working from home, we crave comfort with a touch of luxury. Different textures add interest and a sense of coziness and security. The pattern layering creates a vibrant, interesting space, which is especially important when we spend the majority of our days inside.

lounge might not be a possibility—that’s why Kim Mehaffey, co-owner of Savvy Home, has seen a renewed appreciation for people’s desire to refine their own bartending skills. Such aspirations, she says, have led to an increased demand in elevated wine and bar accessories for the home. That chintzy shaker and cheap whiskey? They won’t cut it anymore.

“People want to get their nice things out,” Kim says, “they want to have pretty things and great first-class food and drinks.”

A barware set has all the things you’ll need to use as you build your cocktail: a cocktail shaker, strainer, jigger for measuring, muddler to draw out flavors by gently smashing ingredients, a cocktail spoon for stirring, and paring knife for chopping garnishes.

The key to buying a good barware set, according to Kim, is to look for high-quality components, such as stainless-steel shakers and spoons, sturdy strainers and mixing glasses and decanters made of superior glass.

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More is More Minimalists might want to cover their eyes because one of the biggest trends is more-is-more. That doesn’t mean filling up the house with oversized furniture and a wall-to-wall size flatscreen. According to Designology owner Deanna Goguen, the quintessentially cozy style, known as “Cottagecore" or "Grandmillenial" is all about textiles, furniture pieces, and decorative accents. The beauty of this aesthetic is its ability to instantly transform your home into a charming and whimsical destination “Especially with a lot of people working at home, they are looking for ‘comfy cozy’ with more of that feeling of comfort that were missing from our lives these days,” Deanna says.

Deanna recently completed a project where the client's directive was, “Imagine that I inherited grandma's house, but I'm adding my spin to her finishes and

belongings.” No matter how big or small your space is, this dreamy, countryside look is achievable with soft, romantic colors, such as lavender, baby pink or beige, pattern on pattern furnishings, textured rugs, fussier accessories, handmade crafts, and loads of houseplants.

“Brightness and comfort are going to be huge for the coming year,” Deanna says.

Invest in Quality It’s easy to experience sticker shock when furniture shopping. But while luxury pieces might seem like an unnecessary expense at first, they will prove to be a sound investment over time.

A high-quality piece of furniture will give you joy and an improved home life for decades to come. As Daniel Dondzilo, with Complete Suite Furniture, explains, not only will investing in quality make a statement in your room, but it will ensure easier living.

“A lot of furniture looks the same, but when you sit on it, you can really feel a difference. You might be thrilled to receive

U cale Essentia ls A local industry-leading Soap & Oil shop that offers high-quality eco-friendly products. that nice looking sofa from Wayfair until you sit on it and feel the springs through the cushions,” Dondzilo says. ‘If you're sitting on a sofa or chair watching a Zags game or binge watching a show on Netflix, you want to feel comfortable and have good support.”

Stanton is one of the most popular brands offered at Complete Suite Furniture. Stanton is a family owned and operated furniture manufacturer located near Portland. The Stanton name is synonymous with quality and is well known for craftsmanship and reliability.

“Nice thick cushions, durable fabrics, hardwood frames—people love it,” Dondzilo says.

Making special spaces We’re spending more time in our homes than we ever have before, and it is causing many to reevaluate what they want their spaces to look like. Instead of treating their homes like hotels, people are carving out spaces with living in mind. Bridgit Wilson, Nook Interiors principal designer and owner, has enjoyed bringing some of these special spaces to life lately— such as a large study space she designed for a young family building a new home.

“The room is large enough have a table in the middle for projects as well as separate built-in desk areas around the perimeter of the room,” Bridgit says.

“I placed a window seat at the end of the room, and I can see them all in there.

Someone's working at the table doing their homework and another member of the family is reading a book on the window seat. I love creating these fun, little places they’ll always remember.”

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That’s not to imply that the adults haven’t gotten their fair share of beautiful, functional spaces.

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As we age, what’s the best way to keep our brains healthy?

Jody Treffry, Liberty Lake

Dr. Keenan Milonas: The best way to keep your brain healthy as your body grows older is first to keep your body healthy. Long-term brain health rests on the concept of neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is an exciting discovery in neuroscience showing that the brain is adaptable and changes accordingly. Every time you think a thought, have an emotion, say words, or move, different areas of your brain are engaged. This engagement actually makes physical changes in the neural structure in your brain. The more often and the more engaging this is done, the greater and more permanent the physical changes in the brain structure become. This, in turn, keeps your brain functional, reliable, and better able to remember and perform daily tasks. Learn something new: painting, sculpting, or cooking.

Take a class or give a good massage to your spouse. Dig into a history book, build or create something—anything that appeals to you! Not only will this improve your mental health, but also this will also make you a more interesting human.

Jesse Ruiz: The most immediate and free solution is incorporating nasal breathing.

Research is out now that this type of breathing increases our visuospatial skills, which are needed for movement, depth and distance perception, and spatial navigation. What that means is it helps us understand where our bodies are in space, helps with balance and motor control, and allows us to move our bodies with more awareness. Also, according

to the Cleveland HeartLab, nasal breathing helps release nitric oxide, a chemical that has been shown to expand blood vessels, thereby increasing blood flow throughout the body. More oxygen to the brain gives you better memory, more energy, better sleep, and decreases stress.

Give it a try, your mood will thank you!

A breathing exercise that can be incorporated is: inhale for two to four seconds, hold for two to four seconds, exhale for two to four seconds, repeating this five to ten times, at least once per day

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I just got a fecal test on my stool and it came back negative. Do I still need to get a colonoscopy?

Louis Flores lll, Spokane Dr. Keenan Milonas: The answer to this question is the dreaded “it depends.” The medically recommended preventive screenings are recommendations based on the consensus opinions of different groups of the governing bodies of physician associations. The most widely accepted body is the United States Preventive Services Task Force.

For colon cancer screening, starting at age fifty through age seventy-five, they recommend either colonoscopy up to every ten years, or FIT, fecal immunochemical test every year, or FIT-DNA test every one to three years. If either the FIT or FITDNA test is abnormal, a follow-up colonoscopy is recommended. If there is ever an abnormal colonoscopy, the follow-up testing schedule will be personalized based on findings.

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In this pandemic, as bad winter weather approaches and taking a walk outdoors might be difficult, what are some good ways for people of differing fitness levels and abilities to stay fit?

Marie Whalen, Spokane

Jesse Ruiz: This is a great question, as we now live in a virtual fitness space that’s oversaturated and, at times, this makes it challenging to know where to start. A lot of this depends on what you have access to and where you live. For example, if you live in an apartment complex, free of any injury, step into your stairwell for ten to fifteen minutes of stairs two to three times per week. You can implement the same routine using stairs in your house. But this will get boring and monotonous after two or three weeks, so you’ll want to consider apps, most of which have been made free during the pandemic. Here are a few to consider: Fitness apps for beginners - Johnson & Johnson Official 7-minutes Workout - Nike Training Club - FitBit Coach Fitness apps for seniors -Map My Walk -Yoga Studio -SilverSneakers GO The reality is that if you were not tech or app savy before, now is the time to learn how to be, as a lot of these apps are free, and developers understand that if their apps are not userfriendly then the general population won’t utilize them. If you get the itch to go for a walk despite the colder temperatures, try bundling up and going for what is known as an “out and back” in the running community: five to ten minutes of power walking in one direction and then after your chosen time, turn right back around and power walk back!

Your experts at Custom Medicine MD What are the best supplements that don’t include an exhaustive regimen or a multi-level marketing system?

Kristin Sposito, Spokane Jesse Ruiz: This is a great question, as the market is flooded with too much information. Some safe ones to consider: 1. Vitamin D for calcium absorption and stronger bones 2. Vitamin C for immune function 3. Fish oil for brain and heart health, healthier skin, and brain function. Look for odorless or lemonflavored in liquid gel form, as your body will process it quicker.

4. Protein powder. This is a tricky one as finding one that tastes good seems to be a determining factor for most people.

5. Recommendations from centralathlete.com 6. As for myself, I enjoy a nice pea protein by Vega Pea Protein, especially in chocolate flavor, and this particular brand has a probiotic for gut and brain health!

Most importantly, is you choose the supplement route, remember that they are just that: a “supplement” to your current eating lifestyle. If you currently don’t have a clean-eating lifestyle then supplementation will not do much good for you, as your focus will then be to figure out how to implement better eating practices as it pertains to you. Also, depending on the supplement and where you shop for them, some stores will have free samples handy for you, as well as single servings of protein powders. Finally, according to healthline.com, be on the lookout for: 1. quality of ingredients 2. third party testing 3. adherence to premium manufacturing standards 4. protein powders void of fillers, preservatives, additives, and artificial flavors.

KEENAN A. MILONAS, MD I graduated with honors from the University of Washington medical school and I finished residency here in beautiful Spokane, Washington. In my career, I have had the privilege to be amongst the best providers in family medicine.

While working for other offices, I realized the conflict between providing my patients with the necessary time and care while also being a good “employee.”

This concern motivated me into establishing my own practice and I am grateful to be providing my patients with a more holistic approach to family medicine, one where I can spend quality time with each of my patients and truly practice good medicine. I have a great team of lifestyle professionals that work with me now, we work together to take the best care of our patients as a whole. “The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease”. -Sir William Osler JESSE RUIZ, Health and Wellness Coach I began my formal education at Texas State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise and sports science while working with the sports club teams there. After training the men’s and women’s rugby teams, along with the women’s soccer club teams, I came to realize my passion for sports could be extended into the fitness realm and my journey began at Crossfit San Marcos in 2010.

Being a lifelong fitness enthusiast, I was quickly drawn to the endurance aspect of the sport and despite making vast improvements, I realized how restricted certain parts of my body were and stumbled onto Kelly Starrett’s Supple Leopard book and my love affair with all aspects of mobility training began. I have spent the past ten years studying, investigating, and experimenting with different concepts on how to decrease pain in the body while increasing strength through range of motion.

Having experienced two major sports injuries myself (paralyzation from the neck down and a torn ACL/medial meniscus), the importance of quality and pain-free movement has become a part of my fitness DNA. photo by Russ Miller

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STEP-UPS:

Find a sturdy surface (a chair, bench, or ledge) that you can securely step and stand on. Plant your foot and drive through your heel to stand, fully extending through your hip at the top— stand tall. Step down and repeat on the other leg.

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Some days, making decisions is hard and designing a complex workout just feels like a lot of work, so for this month’s schema—deck of cards—we’re keeping it simple. You’ll just need to pick four or five movements, with a “challenge” movement, as a treat. The catch is that you’re going to be doing a fairly high number of reps of each, so choose wisely: a few faster movements to get your heart rate up, and a few slower ones to give you some breathing room.

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Additionally, every time you do a deck of cards workout, it’ll be a slightly different experience, based on how the cards are arranged. For maximum randomness, let someone else shuffle the deck for you.

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Some general considerations for at-home workouts: 1. Warm up and dynamically stretch prior to starting an actual workout, making sure your body is adequately prepared for exercise helps reduce injury and soreness.

2. Choose movements that make sense for your body, activity level, and available equipment and space, but aim to choose movements that work multiple musclegroups and a combination of cardio and strength.

3. Get creative—safely—with your equipment. a) Plastic milk jugs filled with water, bags of kitty litter, your toddler, or a backpack filled with books can be used as weights if you don’t own a kettlebell or dumbbells b.) A park bench or sturdy chair can be used to step or hop up onto 4. Write down your planned workout before you start. Grab a piece of scratch paper and jot down each movement and your chosen workout length.

5. YouTube is a great resource for finding videos of correct form for movements that you’re unsure about or want to review.

6. Respect your body’s cues! a) Give yourself rest breaks b) If a movement doesn’t feel good today, switch it out for something that better suits what your body needs

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Warm Up over a bowl of Red Curry Noodle Soup

by Kacey Rosauer

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inter in the Inland Northwest was quite an adjustment for this West side native. The first winter I was here, it snowed right after Thanksgiving and I didn’t see my grass again until April. The temperatures were below zero—I repeat—below zero. On days like those, it’s not enough sitting in front of the fire snuggled in a blanket. That type of cold needs to be warmed from the inside out. Is there a better way to warm up than a good bowl of soup? The red curry spices up this rich coconut broth that is as flavorful as it is easy to make. Cutting out meat or eating healthier for New Years? Simply replace the chicken broth with a vegetable broth

and add some tofu. However you make it, it will feel like a nice warm hug, and we all need that once in a while.

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• 1 tablespoon (or to taste depending on your spice level) red curry paste • 3 tablespoons coconut oil • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 in piece ginger, peeled and minced • 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced • 1 qt chicken stock • 1 cup full fat coconut milk • 2-4 Kaffir lime leaves (2 big or 4 small) • 1 tablespoon sugar • 4 green onions, thinly sliced and separated • 2 bundles of mung bean noodles • Cilantro for garnish • 8 oz New York steak, or similar cut

1. Season the steak with salt and pepper, then sear in a tablespoon of coconut oil and cook until the steak is rare, or a notch under what you where you like your steak. The meat will finish cooking in the broth once the soup is brought all together. Let the steak rest while you put the broth together.

2. Cook noodles as stated on the package, place them in your serving bowls, and set aside.

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The red curry spices up this rich coconut broth that is as flavorful as it is easy to make.

For the Broth 1. In a saucepan, heat up 1 teaspoon coconut oil.

2. Add onion and cook until tender and translucent. Remove from the pan.

3. Add remainder of coconut oil, ginger, and curry paste. Toast until the paste has gone from a red color to a dark cherry color.

4. Add garlic and lime leaves and cook until fragrant. If you can’t find Kaffir lime leaves, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of lime zest and juice of half of a lime.

5. Add chicken stock, coconut milk, cooked onions, the whites of the green onions, and sugar.

6. Bring broth to a simmer and cook for ten minutes. Taste the broth at this point—if it’s too spicy add more sugar; if it needs salt, add salt. If you didn’t use lime leaves but it needs acid, add another squeeze of lime.

7. To Finish: Pull out the lime leaves and divide the broth into your bowls over the noodles, thinly slice your steak place over the noodles and garnish with cilantro and the greens of the green onions.

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by Ashley Gorman Huckleberry’s Natural Market Corporate Buyer, Merchandiser, Director of Marketing

Huckleberry’s Natural Market was the first natural foods grocer in the Inland Northwest, starting with a cat named Huckleberry in 1996

and a mission statement to purchase natural and organic food with an emphasis on local and regional. Today that translates to locally known gems such as Full Bushel Farm’s famously seasonal but oh-so-addicting sweet carrots, Rocket Bakery’s celebrated “pink cookie,” and the freshest hummus in Eastern Washington from Spokane’s own celebrity, Victor Azar.

Partnering with local and beloved businesses is one of the many perks to being a locally-owned-and-operated grocer. We get to be on the forefront of new trends and businesses making a difference in our own community. People, habits, trends, and lifestyles change often, but the incredible stories of the people behind the hidden treasures is a constant. And this year, we will be pursuing our health, wellness, and food choices with a greater and more nostalgic awareness than ever before.

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Refugee Bath Co., Spokane RBC partners with Mountain Madness Soap Co. in Coeur d’Alene to bring you handmade and beautifully clean bath bombs with a powerful mission to bring hope and opportunity to refugees in our own community. Not only are these bath bombs gorgeous and gift-worthy, but a portion of each bath bomb sold is donated to refugee assistance programs.

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The Grain Shed, Spokane The Grain Shed is a hidden gem doing more than just brewing great beer.

They’ve quietly been weaving together a community founded on craft malt and locally and regionally grown grains. In the words of Spokane-based LINC Malt, “Craft malt stands as the point of partnership between the durable skill of Inland Northwest grain growers and the ever-expanding vision of the brewing and distilling communities of the American West.” In other words, The Grain Shed grows ancient heirloom grains, LINC malts them, and Grain Shed brews and cans for all y’all beer enthusiasts out there. We’ve got all three at Huck’s on Monroe.

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180 Bar & Bistro.

Featuring unique gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, and homemade soups for lunch, and evenings with a full dinner menu as well as amazing appetizers—including some crowd favorites from Delectable Catering and Events—along with fun drinks, all locally sourced, and a great place for people to enjoy a festive, positive atmosphere. 180 N. Howard, (509) 824-1180, Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m. 10 p.m., https://bozzimedia.com/180barbistro.

1898 Public House. With a nod of respect to the year Kalispel Golf and Country Club was established, 1898 Public House combines a storied history with modern flair. The culinary team takes pride in preparing classic foods with a fresh twist, while using the finest ingredients. From hand-pressed gourmet burgers and house-cured bacon, to house-made rolls and charcuterie, dining at 1898 will be an exciting culinary tour for your palate. 2010 W. Waikiki Rd., (509) 466-2121, 1898publichouse. com.

Castaway Cellars Wine Bar and Tasting Room. Castaway Cellars owners Scott and Shelly Crawford have been ardent lovers of wine for nearly two decades. Their passion for wine and learning inevitably led to a home wine making hobby, which rather quickly turned into the creation of Castaway Cellars.

The Castaway Cellars label was inspired by a love for the outdoors and the place they call home in beautiful North Idaho. The family’s mission as a family-owned boutique winery is to provide their customers with well-crafted, small batch wines from a variety of exceptional vineyards in the Pacific Northwest. 206-210 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene, (208) 819-1296, Wednesday-Thursday 12 p.m.-6 p.m., FridaySaturday 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.-

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Chinook crafted by Chef Adam Hegsted.

Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel’s signature “upper casual” restaurant had its grand reopening on November 11, with a reimagining of its menu and cocktail offerings thanks to Chef Adam Hegsted. The restaurant still features items diners have grown to love—such as a delicious steak dinner—but has added new items at a lower price point. There is something for everyone to love at Chinook. 37914 S. Nukwalqw St., Worley, ID. (800) 523-2464, Monday-Sunday 7a.m.-3a.m. cdacasino.com.

Crafted Taphouse + Kitchen.

Crafted is not just the restaurant’s name; this word defines who they are, what they believe in, and the quality of product they stand behind. The restaurant provides the staff with a means of delivering guests a truly unique dining experience, incredible food, and a beer selection that can’t be found anywhere else, while allowing them to pay homage to the principles our great country was founded upon—pride, determination, innovation, and hard work. 523 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene, (208) 292-4813, Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m., craftedtaphouse.com.

Downriver Grill. Located in the Audubon Park neighborhood, Downriver is a casual fine dining restaurant focusing on fresh, local and seasonal Modern American cuisine. Both the menu and space are designed to be a welcoming addition for the local neighborhood—a place where you could get a gourmet burger or salad, a fresh pasta, fresh seafood, or a grilled steak any time of the day. 3315 W. Northwest Blvd., (509) 323-1600, TuesdayFriday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., downrivergrill.com.

Elliots an Urban Kitchen. You

learn a lot about a place by reading the reviews, and Elliots has a stack of dozens and dozens of glowing, enthusiastic online reviews. From the fried pickles, Scotch Eggs (cooked in chorizo), curries, charcuterie boards, and steak salad, to a brunch and drink menu (and much more) that sounds out of this world—the only thing that rivals the food options is the atmosphere and a team that makes you feel as special as family.

2209 N. Monroe St., (509) 866-0850, MondaySaturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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-miss-at-breakfast hash browns and silver pancakes. 1516 W. 2nd Ave., (509) 747-8798, 10929 N. Newport Hwy., (509) 465-2464, daily 6 a.m.-8 p.m., franksdiners.com.

Gander and Ryegrass. New Italian-inspired restaurant in downtown Spokane with a menu featuring coursed meals based around whole animal butchery and homemade pasta. Their robust beverage program includes a full bar and wine cellar delivering a variety of pairings for each course. They would love to welcome you for your birthday and other celebrations, as well as offer you the best service for a great night out on the town. À la carte options available, too. 404 W. Main Ave., (509) 315-4613, daily 12–9 p.m., ganderandryegrass.com

Gilded Unicorn. This modern American classic restaurant features handcrafted foods and drinks, located in the historic Montvale Hotel.

The name reflects their blend of classic and

space is large enough to provide an amazing experience while social distancing, and the food is hitting just about every foodie’s Instagram feeds because of the gorgeous presentations and tastebud delighting flair. In addition to happy hour specials offered daily from 4-6 p.m., Magnolia has a lineup of weekly food specials from Jensen and his team. 110 S. Madison Ave., daily 4-10 p.m., (509) 862-6410.

Masselow’s Steakhouse. With nine primegrade 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, Wednesday-Sunday 5 p.m.-10 p.m., masselows.com.

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modern without taking themselves 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) 3093698, Sunday-Thursday 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday 3 p.m.-12 a.m., gildedunicorn. com.

Hay J’s Bistro. Thriving in Liberty Lake for fourteen years, Hay J’s Bistro has been providing excellent entrees, cocktails, high-end service, and, most importantly, a passionate love for food. Hay J’s prepares only the finest steaks and seafood, while also offering an extensive wine list and other cheers-worthy libations. With a new outdoor patio, you can enjoy the summer sunset with dinner. This is the life.

21706 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake, (509) 9262310, daily 3 p.m.-9 p.m. hayjsbistro.com.

Iron Goat Brewing. With humble beginnings in a locked shack hidden in the middle of the woods, Iron Goat has always kept a personal, hands-on approach to their beer. Constant experimentation with hop choices and seasonal ingredients has kept their passions strong. In an effort to ensure flavors are at their best, they constantly taste test the batches. Some days that’s all they do, because precision is a priority. Iron Goat has crafted over 150 distinct beers, keeping these values close and their pint glasses closer. 1302 W. 2nd Ave., (509) 474-0722, daily 11 a.m.-11 p.m., irongoatbrewing.com.

Magnolia American Brasserie. The new talk of the city is Hotel Indigo’s 3,600 square foot American-style restaurant with a French flair. The chef is Steve Jensen, who was previously at Osprey Restaurant and Bar downtown and Craft and Gather in Spokane Valley. The

Family owned and fully independent, the No-Li team comes to work every day to make great beer in the artisan, hands-on tradition. Beer that does justice to the natural resources around us. Beer that wins awards and gathers folks together in conversation and celebration. 1003 E. Trent Ave. #170, (509) 242-2739, Sunday-Thursday 12 p.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., nolibrewhouse.com.

Park Lodge. Chef Philip has been cooking for more than fifteen 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) 340-9347, Monday-Saturday 5 p.m.-9 p.m., parklodgerestaurant.com.

Piccolo Kitchen Bar. Under the same roof and owners of Hay J’s Bistro, Piccolo Kitchen Bar offers a welcoming, casual experience while serving topnotch brick oven artisan pizza, as well as other deliciously orchestrated plates. Come for happy hour appetizers and pies alongside a great craft beer, wine, and cocktail selection. A personable and eccentric staff will ensure a good time. 21718 E. Mission Ave., (509) 926-5900, daily 3-9 p.m., piccolopizza.net.

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South Hill Grill. South Hill Grill is a laidback bar and eatery with a spacious patio that will soon be converted for all seasons. The restaurant serves American staples for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and strives for the ‘wow factor’ for their guests. Sushi rolls are served on dry ice and set aflame. 2808 E. 29th Ave., (509) 536-4745, daily 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

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.

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The Onion Taphouse & Grill. It all started in 1978 when they introduced the first gourmet burger in Spokane. Their first menu had more than forty 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. 302 W. Riverside, (509) 747-3852, (takeout only) daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 7522 N. Division, daily 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. (509) 482-6100, theonion.biz.

The 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 fifty televisions to watch all your favorite sports. 1018 W. Francis Ave., (509) 326-6794, theswingingdoors.com.

Three Peaks Kitchen + Bar. Named after the

404 W Main Avenue | Spokane

509.315.4613

three prominent peaks outlining the Spokane Tribe’s homeland, Three Peaks is the Spokane Tribe Casino’s premier dining destination. This upscale casual eatery features weekend brunch, as well as lunch and dinner specials all week long. Discover your new favorite Happy Hour from 3-7 p.m. every day with amazing patio seating, local and regional wines, as well as $2 drafts with 20 taps to choose from. Visit spokanetribecasino.com for menus, details and to make a reservation. 14300 W. SR-2 Hwy., Airway Heights, (509) 818-1547, Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

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 Pkwy., (509) 443-4410, Sunday-Thursday 4 p.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 4 p.m.-10 p.m., thewanderingtable.com.

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Yards Bruncheon. The

Best Neighborhood Restaurant, South

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team at Yards Bruncheon figured out how to extend the weekend to all week by offering brunch every day. This modern diner is a combination of breakfast and lunch, complemented 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 Pkwy., (509) 2905952, daily 8 a.m.-3 p.m., theyardsbruncheon. com.

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CLARKSVILLE/cutting edge

clarksville

by Doug Clark

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.

Adventures on the Cutting Edge I’ve been celebrating the New Year by

giving blood.

Please, no applause. Depending on your age, your grandpa or great-grandpa wouldn’t have attached any nobility to the resolution I made. To those old souls, I’ve merely been engaged in a drab daily routine.

Shaving with a straight razor.

There’s no rational explanation for why a sensitive-skinned deep community thinker like me would want to shave with the weapon favored by such notable cutthroats as Jack the Ripper, Sweeney Todd, and Bad Bad Leroy Brown.

I know this. You know this. Transients living under a bridge know this.

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inauguration.

All logic aside, I’ve harbored delusions of mastering this lost art practically since the day I noticed peach fuzz sprouting from my chin. This came, I believe, from watching too many Westerns where tough-as-leather cowpokes rolled their own ciggies, drank rot gut straight from the bottle and scraped their weathered mugs each morning with the business edge of a Bowie knife.

I know. Not much of a reason. But 2020 has been anything but reasonable. Due to viral constraints, ol’ Clarksville has been more cloistered than the Count of Monte Cristo.

And we all know about the dangers awaiting idle hands.

Shaving with a straight razor, I convinced

myself, would be a swell way to break up the monotony that comes with longterm sheltering in place.

Not to mention that I needed redemption after my last failed attempt with a blade. That happened about ten years ago.

It took three chunks of toilet paper to stop the leakage from the razor wounds on my right cheek.

Instead of learning my lesson, however, I blamed the antique chin whacker that I bought at a Monroe Street thrift store, mainly because there was a cool engraved steamship on the blade.

A few years later, with wounds to my pride and face faded, I shelled out real money at a tobacco shop for a quality new straight razor.

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.

“I’ll get it right next time,” I told myself, before sticking the razor in a drawer where it remained until a recent Tuesday.

Filled with renewed resolve, I dug it out and lathered my face with an old timey shaving brush, and...

-Men started becoming wimps in 1903.

That’s the year King Camp Gillette, a mechanically minded gent with grand ideas, began peddling his newfangled “safety razor.”

Generations of males before Gillette had considered the straight razor as cutting-edge (har!) technology.

Oh, I’m sure there were wimps back then, too. You can spot them in those old sepiatoned family photo albums. They’re the men sporting beards bigger than badgers.

Covering their straight razor scars, no doubt. They were probably relieved that Gillette had given the planet a far easier defoliating device, never considering that the newfangled razors needed—get this— disposable blades for consumers to buy over and over again.

No dumb bunny, that King Camp Gillette.

But living in the Land of Ease is a slippery slope, dear readers. A slippery slope, indeed.

Before humanity knew it, we were shopping on Amazon, loading books on Kindle, wiping with Charmin instead of catalogue pages, and listening to our favorite music via WiFi and Bluetooth.

Our battle cry was once “Give me liberty or give me death.” Now it’s “I’ll have a tall, skinny peppermint latte with extra foam, please.”

Life has become too easy. Everything is automatic this and instant that. Hell, I get impatient waiting the forty seconds it takes for my Keurig to piddle out my morning coffee.

Shaving’s no different. The once reliable straight razor has morphed into plastichandled, neon-colored gizmos with synthetic-mucous strips and names better fitted for race cars.

The Xtreme3. The Mach3 Turbo.

One blade is no longer enough. Most

come now with three blades at least. Some have five. Next year it’ll probably be 15.

Maybe that’s why I want to be a throwback groomer, a latter-day hard case who’s willing to break the shackles of modern convenience.

-Aw, who am I kidding?

Here’s the real problem: I ran out of televised diversions to keep me occupied.

I laughed and gasped my way through Tiger King. Badass Bosch? Been there, done that. Justified. Ozark. Weeds.

The Queen’s Gambit. Jessica Jones. The Boys. Peaky Blinders…

Binge-watched all nine seasons of The Office despite the fact I’d seen them all when the show was fresh. Ditto Parks and Recreation.

The Good Place. Breaking Bad. The Sopranos.

I’m reluctant to admit this, but I actually plodded my way through The Crown.

(Poor Prince Charles. The royal nerd never had a prayer.)

I finally hit schlock bottom with—please don’t judge me—Virgin River, the sappiest series since As the Stomach Churns.

Somehow, I completed both seasons of this cruel and unusual amusement, filling my brain with all the two-dimensional characters and corny telegraphed plotlines.

Will Doc Mullins stay married to Hope?

Can Jack and Mel overcome past tragedies and somehow find true love?

And Preacher. It looked like he’d get away with burying the wife-beating bad cop’s body. Until—OMG—the dead guy’s angry twin brother showed up!

And what of Charmaine and the twins?

What the hell happened to me? I’m so ashamed.

-I didn’t pick up the straight razor blindly, you know. I first watched a YouTube tutorial on my laptop, which is a bizarre slice of techno irony if you ask me.

What’s next, letting the computer teach me how to churn butter?

Anyway, this smart guy demonstrated how easy shaving with a straight razor can be. But before I got to that, he said I must

learn about the importance of the strop.

That’s a long piece of leather about as wide as Santa’s belt. Luckily, I bought one when I purchased my steamship death razor.

Moving the blade up and down the strop keeps the straight razor sharp and shave ready.

And a dull razor, according to YouTube shaver, is far more user unfriendly than a sharp one.

So, I stropped. All the way up on one side. Flip the blade over. All the way down.

That’s one pass. It takes fifty passes to fully sharpen the blade. “Lord,” I thought to myself. “Being a real man is a time burner.”

I did have a secret weapon going for me, or so I thought.

See, it’s been a year since my last haircut.

In that time, my sideburns have grown into mutton chop proportions.

So much so that my lovely wife, Sherry, has taken to calling me Marty after America’s eighth president, Martin Van Buren.

The point being that my grotesque chops now occupy a considerable parcel of prime facial real estate. Real estate I wouldn’t have to shave, that is.

The flaw in this theory was quickly apparent when I looked into the mirror with razor in hand. I realized that the territory my sideburns covered was flat and smooth. The easiest shaving.

Leaving all the troublesome areas: the twists and turns under my nose, the peak of my chin, the steep incline of my neck.

Beginning to sweat, I pressed the sharp unforgiving blade to my tender skin at the YouTube recommended thirty-degree angle, which would’ve meant something had I passed high school geometry.

Nonetheless, I began to shave with slow and mindful downward motions until— NICK—I cut myself on the second stroke.

I stared at the fresh red line on my right cheek. Then I slid the straight razor back in the box, turned off the bathroom light and headed for something I was good at.

“Where’s the remote, honey?” I hollered to Sherry. “There’s gotta be something on that I haven’t already watched.”

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