Skippers reopens with new owners
Two shopping centers toward the north make the news today with two items each.
Closed in early October, Skippers Seafood & Chowder House reopened with new owners in the southwest corner of the Silver Lake Mall parking lot. Marcie and Darrell Oyler and daughters Ally, Rachel and Emily have recharged the place.
With 12 years of Skippers experience, Marcie serves wild-caught Alaskan fish and clam chowder 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, but the store is closed Sundays.
The Skippers chain started in Bellevue, Wash., in 1969, went through several stages and now has 58 outlets in the Northwest.
Check Facebook and Instagram for daily specials. Phone 762-3445.
Vanity gets bigger
Within Silver Lake Mall, the Vanity store has moved from its old location beside Just Sports to a larger area next to Jo-Ann Fabrics.
The store advertises "affordable apparel and accessories to fashion-conscious young females."
With its headquarters in Fargo, N.D., Vanity has about 200 outlets in 27 states. Hours here are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Phone 762-2115. Check www.vanity.com.
Wildcat Pizza has new owners
A few major streets north, Jerry and Heidi Humbird have purchased Wildcat Pizza in Prairie Shopping Center on the north side of Prairie Avenue between Government Way and Highway 95. Former owner Karen Dunmore still owns Wildcat Pizza in Kellogg.
Celebrations of the Hayden opening begin this week with Monday Night Football, and karaoke starts 7 p.m. Saturday. Options such as soups will be added to the main pizza and salad bar menu. Delivery is available. Phone 762-9453.
North Woods Chiropractic opens Monday
Tomorrow is the grand opening of North Woods Chiropractic located in the former Crosby's Floral space of Prairie Shopping Center.
Dr. Paul Battaglia has 11 years experience in helping clients with musculo-skeletal conditions such as back or neck pain and headaches without the use of drugs or surgery. The specialty of chiropractic biophysics combines chiropractics with massage, physical therapy and weight-loss programs. He anticipates the addition of acupuncture. A spine checkup will be complimentary through Dec. 31.
Battaglia graduated from Stockton State College in New Jersey and Life University in Marietta, Ga. The family came to North Idaho as it was the only place that "fit the bill" of where they wanted to live. Hours at North Woods Chiropractic are 10 a.m. to noon and 3-6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Phone 762-3560. Check www.northwoods-chiropractic.com.
Cederblom Photography opens
Specializing in creative wedding and portrait photography, Weston Cederblom Photography has opened at 9521 Government Way in Hayden. In business since 2011, Cederblom is available for all-inclusive local and destination wedding packages.
The studio is open by appointment. Phone 659-8699. Check www.westoncphotographer.com.
Now for the Tidbits
- Watch for Northwest Music Center, Shooters Supply Gun & Pawn and Extension Addiction Salon on Government Way, Massage Envy in Ironwood Square, Physzique Fitness in Riverstone, North Idaho Cider on Airport Drive and Downdraft Brewing in Post Falls.
- Bankcda will be in the former Bank of America building on Hayden Avenue in March.
- "Flier" is spelled that way for aviators and pamphlets. "Flyer" is a brand name.
- A real headline: "Man accused of killing lawyer gets new attorney."
- Women invented bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers.
- Contact Nils Rosdahl at nrosdahl@cdapress.com.