Pilgrim’s tripling space on Fourth Street
“Community” is a major word in Joe Hamilton’s vocabulary. It’s a major reason his Pilgrim’s Natural Foods store is more than tripling from 8,000 to 25,000 square feet. He plans to celebrate a grand opening in mid-October as Coeur d’Alene’s 1316 N. Fourth St. store expands into the space that Wholesale Liquidators formerly occupied.
Yes, his space for inventory in every department will about double, and the beer and wine space will triple. He’ll also add a seating area for the deli and a floral department.
But what he really enjoys talking about is a 1,500-square-foot educational facility and private rooms where clients can consult with professionals about nutrition.
“We’ll have seminars, cooking classes and a wellness center,” Hamilton said. “We want to provide a significant outreach to the community, and we want this education to primarily be free. We have an advisory board with a medical doctor, three naturopathic physicians and a PhD expert in nutrition. Our goal is a greater interpretation of health education.”
Hamilton called the store’s expansion a “work in progress” as departments of the existing store slowly expand into the new spaces and have their old spaces remodeled. And the www.pilgrimsmarket.com is a work in progress as well, he said.
A graduate of Eastern Washington University, Hamilton was raised in Liberty Lake and worked at his father’s nutrition and supplement stores. The Coeur d’Alene store he owns with his wife Sarah started with two employees, now has about 30 and will grow to about 40, he said. Hours will remain the same, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
New store combines art, antiques, coins
A 3,800-square-foot space that formerly housed a patio and barbecue store at 3650 N. Government Way has been completely remodeled for a combined Edena’s Gallery of Art and DJ’s Coins and Collectibles.
A variety of types of artwork by Edena Yeager’s former students is tastefully displayed in several rooms of the gallery. The former Colville, Wash., resident sells watercolors, oils, pencil drawings, acrylics, sculptures, pottery, dried flowers, baby blankets, afghans, mittens and more created by 15 artists.
Her husband Tim Yeager helps show a bright back room with antiques and more art. And in the south end her son ,David Floyd, and his wife, Deanne, have organized DJ’s Coins and Collectibles business that they moved from 2433 N. Government Way.
Hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.weekdays with the gallery adding Saturdays. Phone Edena’s at 664-3138 and DJ’s at 664-9771.
Oil Can Henry’s spilling onto Hanley
Rapid and thorough service is the promise of Oil Can Henry’s, which plans to open its second North Idaho store in early December. The 1,500-square-foot, three-level building will be at 124 W. Hanley Ave. next to Dutch Bros. Coffee.
The oil-change includes a 20-point service while the customer remains in his/her car and reads a free newspaper. The store offers several other auto services. Building owners Chris and LeeAnn Cheeley will lease the facility to Oil Can Henry’s.
The company started in 1978 and has 75 outlets in seven states with several more planned. Its headquarters is in Portland.
This week’s tidbits
•The difference in price on items not on sale can be interesting. Last week I went to four stores to price blades for an electric razor. The range was from $28 to $36. I wish I could tell you which price was at what store, but the losers might quit advertising.
•Having the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre season come to an end was sad as many more people wanted to see the acclaimed “Les Miserables,” which may have been the most fantastic show the local group ever produced. Speaking of “produced,” next year’s shows will include “The Producers” and “Miss Saigon.”
•Enjoy a safe Labor Day holiday. I’ll be glad to as the caps of my journalism classes at NIC extended from 12 to 15 to 18 to 20 students by the time signups ended. It was a very busy first week.