ABCD opens second center
A clue for a successful daycare is that it's in its third generation of kids from a family. Another clue is it that it's opening its second center.
The new Hayden center for ABCD Daycare is schedule to open tomorrow at 3252 W. Robison (near Atlas Elementary) just north of Prairie Avenue. The preschool for children ages 2 1/2 through 5 has summer and school-year care.
Fred and Berta Bjurstrom started the original ABCD in 1969. That's where their son Andy met and dated his wife Chris and fellow employee there at age 17. They later married, had two of their own children, opened ABCD No. 2 in 1990 and took over No. 1 when his parents retired in 1994. They have 14 employees, several long-term.
Their daughter Ashley Lenz will manage four employees (more on the way) at Hayden, and Betsy Oberrich will manage the Cd'A place. Son Nik helps while he finishes his primary teaching degree.
ABCD hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Phone 664-5013.
Trader Tots grows, moves
Also for kids, Trader Tots children's resale store doubled its merchandise area by moving to the former Warhorse Karate location in Suite 104 of the Plaza of Post Falls at 740 N. Cecil (near Mullan Road).
Opening in 2010, the store offers second-hand children's clothing, toys, baby gear and maternity clothing from more than 800 consignors. Owners are Stephanie Brodwater and Becky Benson.
Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and 9:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Phone 773-7506. Check www.facebook.com/tradertots.
RE/MAX Infinity in Riverstone
Specializing in waterfront property and luxury homes, RE/MAX Infinity Group real estate opens tomorrow at 2086 Main St. in Riverstone.
Broker-owner Colleen Kelley said Peggy Sawicki will be managing broker for the office to serve North Idaho and Spokane. The two have 60 years of combined experience.
"The market in Coeur d'Alene is extremely strong right now, especially for second- and vacation-home buyers," Kelley said. "Being part of a community that is so vibrant and growing is exactly where we want to be."
Starting in Denver in 1973, RE/MAX has more than 100,000 sales associates in 65 countries. Hours here are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Phone 292-4230. Its website will start soon.
Vacation rentals also available
Property management and vacation rental home services are the specialty of Vacation Rental Authority.
Offering luxury resort properties, online booking, payment options, onsite management and concierge services, the office is at 201 E. Fourth Ave., Post Falls.
Owners are Robert and Cheryl Lantz, and owner consultant is Tonya Smith. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 to 4 Saturdays. Phone 660-3944.
Here's your juicy Tidbits
- Next week: Tree of Life Organic Deli & Bakery.
- The large parcel of scraped dirt by Ginno Construction east of the former Post Falls Cinema is a new sales lot of adjacent Blue Dog R.V.
- Maverik Fuels Adventures gas and convenience store is under construction in the northwest corner of Ramsey and Hanley. More later.
- People always wish for a Trader Joe's. Sigh. Keep wishing...
- Style note: In writing numbers, single digits are words (one), and multiple digits are numerals (10). Exceptions include ages, weights and measurements, which are always numerals unless they're starting a sentence, and avoid that.
- "Mind your P's and Q's" comes from Olde England when the bartender would yell "Mind your pints and quarts" (meaning containers of ale) to rowdy customers.
- Contact Nils Rosdahl at [email protected].