Construction of the 'Constrictor' is under way

Construction of the "Constrictor" - a new 350-foot high speed slide at Raptor Reef Indoor Waterpark, the first slide of its type to be installed in the Northwest - is under way at Triple Play Family Fun Park.

The slide gets its name because of its three tight curves, where guests will ride high on the curves on either a single or double tube. The slide is set to open on Friday, Nov. 9.

"Triple Play is thrilled to be installing this Whitewater slide, as it is the same slide highlighted on the Travel Channel as one of the world's most extreme slides." said Jennifer Ross, marketing and sales director.

Also, Triple Play Family Fun Park will be welcoming the Polar Bear Pond back in September.

This 3,500-square-foot ice skating rink will be in the northeast corner of the parking lot.

Guests will be skating on "EZ Glide 350," a synthetic ice skating surface, the same material that is used in some traveling ice shows such as "Disney on Ice."

Polar Bear Pond will be open year-round.

Triple Play is at 175 W. Orchard.

Hecla Mining Company declares quarterly dividend

Hecla Mining Company announced its Board of Directors has elected to declare the regular quarterly dividend of $0.875 per share on the outstanding Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock.

The regular quarterly dividend of $0.875 per share, on a total of 157,816 shares outstanding of the Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, represents a total amount to be paid of approximately $138,000.

The cash dividend is payable Oct. 1 to shareholders of record on Sept. 15. Because Sept. 15, falls on a Saturday, the effective record date for the dividend will be the close of business on Friday, Sept. 14.

Keller Williams ranked highest in customer satisfaction

Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene has been ranked highest in customer satisfaction in both the home-buyer and home-seller segments by J.D. Power and Associates. Further, Keller Williams achieves the highest scores in factors across both segments, including agent/salesperson, which is the most important aspect of the customer experience for home buyers and sellers.

The study, now in its fifth year, measures customer satisfaction of home buyers and sellers with the largest national real estate companies.

"This is an incredible honor for Keller Williams nationwide and speaks to the unwavering focus on customer service shared by all Keller Williams agents," says Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene CEO Ben Fairfield.

J.D. Power and Associates is headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif.

Financial Peace University classes begin Sept. 13

Community United Methodist Church at 1470 W Hanley Ave. in Coeur d'Alene will be offering Financial Peace University classes beginning Thursday, Sept. 13, 6-8 p.m.

Financial Peace University consists of nine-weekly lessons on beating debt, setting goals, building wealth, and investing for the future.

Materials for the class are $95. Child care is provided. Past class participants are welcome to attend for free.

Info: Steve, 765-8800 or steve@cumccda.org.

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