Les Schwab Tire Center coming to Rathdrum
North Idaho’s ninth Les Schwab Tire Center should open in February.
Located in the southeast corner of the intersection of Highways 53 and 41 in Rathdrum, construction started last week on the 11,610-square-foot building. Access will be from Highway 53.
Les Schwab offers full-service tire and wheel sales and service as well as several other automotive needs. With its headquarters in Prineville, Ore., since 1952, the company has more than 400 stores in the Northwest and employs more than 7,000 people.
“We will serve passenger cars, trucks and the farming needs of the area,” said spokesperson Diane d’Jaen. “The manager and assistant manager will be promoted through the Les Schwab management promotion policy.”
The Rathdrum store will employ about 15 people. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Check www.les schwabtires.com.
Coeur d’Alene Hardware expands
Withstanding the competition of the big box stores, Coeur d’Alene Hardware expanded last month in its location at 1217 N. Fourth St.
Adding the 2,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by the Medicine Shoppe, the hardware Do-It Center is now more than 15,000 square feet. The new space primarily added to the inventory of fasteners, hardware and paint.
The building originally was built for Fisher’s Apparel, which had moved from downtown. It became a Coast-to-Coast Hardware in 1974 and Coeur d’Alene Hardware under new owner B.J. Mossman with the help of Lawrence Burt. It also is popular as a U.S. Post Office branch.
With 10 employees, open hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Phone 667-9466.
The Human Bean at Fourth, Neider
What has grown into a busy intersection should become a boon to the bean – the coffee bean, that is.
With Fourth Street becoming a quick connector between Coeur d’Alene and residential areas to the north (Dalton Gardens and Hayden/Hayden Lake) and Interstate 90 and downtown, its intersection with the Neider/Lunceford corridor is a natural spot for an espresso stand.
That’s why owner Carol Allen is putting The Human Bean there in early November. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to have Costco across the street. She and six full-time employees will offer a variety of coffee drinks, hot chocolate, baked goods and soft drinks. Co-owners are Bart Workinger and Ken Wood.
Originally from Brookings, Ore., Allen came to Coeur d’Alene because of its outdoor setting and proximity to her family. The Human Bean hours will be 4:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Check www.thehumanbean.com.
This week’s tidbits
•The Wheat Montana Deli and Bakery has closed at 405 W. Neider (at U.S. Highway 95). My guess is the location was too hard to get into for a fast stop.
•Although it’s not a business, readers ask what’s happening with new construction at 1600 W. Wyoming Ave., Hayden. It’s a 11,900-square-foot new lodge for Hayden Eagles Post 4080. The lodge has grown to 1,109 members and auxiliary.
•New business owners include Wayne and Delores Christensen with the All Wood Furniture Co. at 5555 Pioneer Way (U.S. 95 at Dalton Avenue) and Mark Miller of Hayden Lake Automotive at 11370 Government Way.