Stormin' Norman's saloon to open soon

With breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily in a nautically-themed decor, Stormin' Norman's Shipfaced Saloon will open in early July at 314 N. Fourth St.

The full menu of American-style food includes steaks, salmon, pork chops, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, salads, soups, pastas, broasted chicken, appetizers, sides and desserts.

The sports bar is in the shape of a Crisscraft boat and has 11 TVs. The outdoor patio behind the place has a 10-person firepit. Owners Carrie and Norm Thomson also have a Stormin' Norman's in Spokane Valley.

It will open at 8 a.m. daily with closing hours of midnight Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 2 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 10 p.m. Sundays. Check www.storminnormansshipfacedsaloon.com.

New GEICO office

on Northwest Blvd.

With a theme of "Saving people money on more than just car insurance," GEICO has opened an office in Suite 105 at 1450 Northwest Blvd.

The company offers auto, home, cycle, RV, life, renters and pet insurance. Officially opening July 15, hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

With 16 years of experience in the insurance world and a passion for helping people understand their insurance needs, owner Amy Schell is helped by Johnny Fortuny and Emily Fortuny.

Phone 208-763-6950. Email aschell@geico.com.

Esthetique opens

in Studio Cultive

With 20 years experience as a stylist and master Esthetician, Deborah Williams has opened Esthetique LLC in the Studio Cultive at 1510 Northwest Blvd.

"I find gratification in helping build my clients' confidence by teaching them to love and embrace their natural beauty by using the right products," Williams said.

Hours for esthetics are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and alternate Saturdays and 10 to 6 Tuesdays and Thursdays and alternate Saturdays for hair. Check www.vagaro.com/studiocultive.

Now the Tidbits

• A Cuppa Columbian Caffe will be at 3270 W. Prairie Ave.
• What has been the Hogfish at 1920 E. Sherman is now Backwoods Whiskey with many changes coming. Details here soon.
• Several steel storage buildings will be built at 3758 W. Hanley Ave. (off Atlas Road) for Hern Ironworks.
• New places coming to Silver Lake Mall include Macadamia Coffee, Love Local, All Fired Up, Crime Scene Entertainment, American Heritage and Workwear by B.S.
• Killer Burger will be where Junior's BBQ previously was in 85 W. Prairie Shopping Center.

*A new Jitterz coffee stand will be at 7925 N. Ramsey.

• The Two Lakes Motel is near completion at 320 E. Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive.
• Embers By The Green will be at 4365 E. Inverness Dr. in Post Falls.
• A "Coming Soon" sign for Consign Furniture & Jewelry is in the southeast corner of Lancaster Road and Warren Street.
• Watch for something coming into the ShopKo building...possibly Sportsman's & Ski Haus.
• A new commercial and residential building will be built at Government Way and Davidson Ave.
• North Idaho Physical Therapy will have a new location on Schneidmiller Ave. in Post Falls.
• Watch for major changes with the Burger Bunker and Bunker Bar off Spokane Street in Post Falls.
• A new building for Linden Coffee Co. is under construction at 1502 N. Third.
• A new gas station-convenience store will be in the northeast corner of Atlas at Seltice.
• Truck manufacturing company Kenworth plans a large building for 4374 W. Expo Parkway west of Post Falls.
• A large storage complex and new corporate office for Steel Structures of America will be built off Highway 41.
• The Den will be a new tavern at 761 N. Idaho St. in Post Falls.
• My Nails & Spa will be off Canfield Ave.
• The CdA Corner Store is adding a kitchen and tables downtown.
• A Union Gospel Mission thrift store will open in August at 7761 N. Government Way.
• Takara restaurant will be downtown.
• The building at 1015 Ironwood will house Element Dental and administrative offices for Northwest Dental Benefits.
• Schmidty's Burgers will be at 1524 E. Sherman.
• A 120-room boutique hotel will be where the Outback Steakhouse was off Northwest Boulevard and I-90.
• Coeur d'Alene Nissan will have a major addition to its building off Highway 95.
• Metro Car Wash will be near Wendy's in Post Falls.
• The Hayden Dairy Queen will be at 513 W. Hayden Ave.
• 108 North is under construction connected to the Moose Lounge downtown.
• A new motel is under construction on CdA Lake Drive between Mullan Ave. and Michael D's Eatery.
• Watch for next week when I'll have a special item about my father.
• Contact Nils Rosdahl at nrosdahl@cdapress.com.

The Rosdahls celebrate 50 years!

My wife Mary (Stark) and I were married June 26, 1971, on a mountainside above Flathead Lake, Mont.

We lived in the Chicago and Seattle areas for about nine years before coming to Coeur d'Alene the day that Mount St. Helens blew, May 18, 1980. We retired from special years employed by North Idaho College and Kootenai Health.

We have had 41 terrific years here that were blessed by our children Cory (Jasmin) in Coeur d'Alene, Mariah (Rosenblum) in Seattle and Paul Rosdahl in Post Falls, five wonderful grandchildren and friends and co-workers.

Thank you!