All about the view
Spring approaching and daylight saving time starting today brings attention to the outdoors, and that brings attention to the new McEuen Park and Tubbs Hill between downtown and the lake. All this, of course, involves the view.
It's amazing how few buildings along Front Street and higher ones on Sherman Avenue take advantage of this. Very few of these great locations house public places such as restaurants and bars with windows and decks to take advantage of these amenities. They could even have second levels with decks and even rooftops looking at this terrific view.
And a few more notes about downtown: The City Council should have a study and limit building heights (especially on the south side and west end of Sherman) so the downtown isn't in the shade. This has really hurt some cities we visited. Another attractive option could be to have Sherman as a walking street during such events as ArtWalk, MusicWalk and the outdoor market. The sidewalk seating for restaurants would really be popular then.
Blue Room Portraits opens
Affordable quality portraits is the promise of Blue Room Portrait Studio that opened this week at 6055 Government Way. The grand-opening special is $99.
"You don't pay until you view your pictures, and if you don't like them you don't pay anything," said owner Megan Loper.
"We offer a fun, unique experience that lasts one hour and portraits that will last a lifetime."
Phone 446-8746. Check www.blueroomcda.com.
Timber Lodge Candles, candy in Rathdrum
Handmade candles and retro candies are the specialties of Timber Lodge Candles new in Suite 3 of Westwood Plaza at 13785 W. Highway 53 next to Paul Bunyan restaurant in Rathdrum.
Andy and Sherry Schroeder have made candles and melts for more than 10 years since he retired from an injury as a police officer. The soy wax candles come in 80 scents and with accessories. The retro candy is from the '50s-'80s.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Phone 691-4216.
Captured Expressions Taxidermy moves
Award-winning work with North American, African and exotic mammals is offered at Captured Expressions Taxidermy. The business moved last month from Hayden Avenue to Suite A at 1036 N. Innovation Way.
Owner Sean West has had the business eight years and uses his knowledge of wildlife anatomy and quality materials and assists with import/customs clearance processes and paperwork.
Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and weekends by appointment. Phone 659-6982. Check www.cetaxidermy.com.
Sleep Country USA to Bosanko
Offering everything in mattresses and related items, Sleep Country USA has moved from 405 W. Neider Ave. (next to the Northwest Blood Bank) to 348 W. Bosanko off Highway 95 (near the former Black Sheep building).
Hours are 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. weekdays, 8 p.m. Saturdays and 7 p.m. Sundays. Phone 667-3778.
Now for the Tidbits
* Watch for news on Northwest Pizza, Adamco Motorsports, Scotty's Auto Body, the Grupp Law Firm, Ironstone Mountain Comfort, Stylebar, RVs Northwest and Metanoia Hot Yoga.
* The Ameritel Inn south of the old Wild Waters will be changing to a LaQuinta Hotel. Details later.
* Style notes from above: Unless starting a sentence, seasons are lowercase as is daylight saving time, which is hyphenated. Following a colon: Capitalize what's next if it is a sentence; lowercase it if it is a list. Note that "lowercase" is one word.
* In a church bulletin: Miss Charlene Mason sang "I will not pass this way again," giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.
* Police were called to a daycare center where a 3-year-old was resisting a rest. (note that ages are numerals).
* Contact Nils Rosdahl at nrosdahl@cdapress.com.