Big Changes In Store This Summer At Coeur D’Alene Shopping Center
The grand reopening of J.C. Penney’s today highlights changes this summer at Silver Lake Mall, Coeur d’Alene.
Customers at the 9 a.m. opening will be greeted by employees eager to show off the changes, according to Manager Dave Jensen. Included in the $1 million remodel are complete new flooring and fixtures. The shoe, home and jewelry departments have been completely renovated, with the latter expanding to 12 stylist stations.
Some lucky customers will receive prizes, and the first 200 today will receive flowers. The Coeur d’Alene store has about 100 employees.
Merle Norman Cosmetics is moving Aug. 1 from Sunset Mall to Silver Lake’s 581-square-foot space previously occupied by the Candleman store near Penney’s. Owner Susan Lenz has three employees.
Nail Trix and the Electronics Boutique probably will move into the mall in late August.
A full-service nail salon, Nail Trix will occupy the 987-square-foot space formerly held by Kitchen Konnection, also near Penney’s. The company’s headquarters is in Baltimore.
Offering a variety of computer software, Electronics Boutique will fill 1,461 square feet formerly occupied by rival Software Etc. between Kits Cameras and Idaho Gift Co. With its headquarters in West Chester, Pa., the 20-year-old company has 580 stores internationally.
Fantasies, a five-year mall occupant, earlier this month moved to Country Shoppes Mall at 6055 Government Way. Open daily in the afternoon, the store offers bridal and formal wear, lingerie and novelty items. Owner is Candace Lammon.
Here’s a list of tidbits.
Admission is free this year to the Parade of Homes in which builders, sub-contractors, landscapers and decorators display their skills and products. Seventeen houses valued from $130,000 to about $500,000 from Post Falls to Fernan Village to Hayden Lake will be showcased from Aug. 2-10. The show starts at 3 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For details, phone North Idaho Building Contractors at 773-2021.
Two Coeur d’Alene companies have expanded to new stores beyond Idaho. Penguin Plumbing & Electric has added a store in Kennewick. Penguin has seven stores in Washington, Idaho and Nevada. Mongolian BBQ, owned by Angela and Lance Wigton of Post Falls and Alisa Jensen of Coeur d’Alene, will open a Spokane store at Sprague and Sullivan in September.
Idaho Independent Bank isn’t the sole business to occupy the upper floor of the main building in Lochaven Square, Hayden. The bank leases a space to the Loosen Up Massage Therapy Center, owned by Valerie Baird.
More than a few people have whined about the small print in the new GTE phone book. The book fits 92 lines to the column compared to 84 lines in its larger-formatted competitor. Maybe advertisers and customers will have to complain to create a change.
Here’s a few economic notes after a visit to Puget Sound:
The Mariners’ baseball games are indeed a thrill. In addition to fine baseball and famous players, the crowd is thrilled by several entertainment gimmicks and about 30 foul balls into the stands each game. Park early in the day or pay about $12 for a space. Admission prices range from $5 to $22. Phone (206) 622-HITS.
Gas in outlying communities was down to $1.13 a gallon.
On weekends, get motel reservations early as the city often is nearly sold out.
Washington State Parks (campgrounds) now have a reservation system. In the San Juan Islands, the camps often are full so travelers take a chance without reservations. However, the fee is more with reservations. Phone 1-800-452-5687.
Like North Idaho, bicycling is becoming increasingly more popular in the San Juans, which cater to exercise-conscious travelers. Be ready for narrow, very hilly, curvy roads. Once you get there, island-hopping on the ferry system is free for cyclists and pedestrians.
The San Juans are a great getaway that avoid commercialization. No fast-food franchises or billboards are allowed. It’s a great way to take time for yourself and your family. No one on his deathbed ever lamented not spending more time in the office.
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