The four Sterling Savings Banks in North Idaho are now part of the 400-bank outlets of Umpqua Bank. Signs went up this week at the two branches in Coeur d'Alene and in Hayden and Plummer.

The company is calling its outlets "bank stores," hoping that customers will use the bank spaces for extra needs such as small meetings or classes, watching programs and sampling products.

"The name of the game is to make banking as non-threatening as we possibly can," said President/CEO Ray Davis in Roseburg, Ore. Leza Wright, manager of the 1106 Sherman Ave. branch, said her branch fits the mold.

Hours at the North Idaho branches are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. inside and 8:30-5:30 for the drive-ups weekdays and 24 hours daily for the ATMs. Check www.umpquabank.com.

Two downtown stores closing

The Papillon Paper Emporium at 210 Sherman and Devin Galleries at 507 Sherman are both closing their doors this month.

Offering a variety of paper products and gifts, Papillon will close next Sunday unless sold out earlier. Doors open at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 Sundays, closing at 5 p.m. or later. Owners Brett and Susan Sommer also have Figpickels toy store. Phone 664-0736.

Skip and Debbie Peterson are retiring after 20 years with Devin Galleries. Closing in mid-May, their sale includes artwork, frames, jewelry, prints, art glass and fixtures. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 to 2 Sundays (and until 8 p.m. this Friday for Artwalk). Phone 667-2898. Check www.devingalleries.com.

Massage, Spine Center move

Abandon Your Aches Massage and Coeur d'Alene Sport & Spine Center have moved to Suite 222 at 2005 Ironwood Parkway from Merritt Creek Loop. A grand opening is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday.

Laura Moog offers massage sessions with techniques designed for each client's needs. With nine years' experience, she offers clients "a new way through life." Hours are by appointment 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Phone 691-2497. Check www.ayamassage.net.

Dr. Justin Hamblet is with CdA Sports & Spine Center. Phone 446-7676. Check www.cdasportandspine.com.

Pedi & Polish moves in Hayden

Offering nail treatments, facials and beauty boutique products, Pedi & Polish is moving to 21 W. Commerce Way across from Hayden City Hall from 9751 Government Way.

With eight years' experience, Christina Quinton offers quality natural products and treatments. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Phone 772-2526. Check www.pediandpolish.com.

Taylor's Auto Mart on Fourth

Specialty vehicles with house and bank financing are offered at Taylor's Auto Mart that opened in April "We will shop for the specific vehicle you want with our 50 years' experience in the business," said owner Laine Callahan. Other key people are Tim Elder, sales manager, and co-owner Traci Hanley.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, 9 to 6 Saturdays and 11 to 4 Sundays. Phone 665-9090. Check taylorsautomart.com.

Now for the cool Tidbits

- Kootenai Farmers Markets open 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue and 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Sherman and Fifth downtown. Phone 772-2290. Check www.kootenaifarmersmarkets.org.

- Watch for Lake City Cakes at 233 Dalton Ave., Downburst Brewing at 418 W. Seltice Way, CdA Souvenir & Sundry at 417 Sherman and Mattress Firm at 405 W. Neider.

- I'm having amnesia and deja vu at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before.

- "Fewer" is countable such as cups, and "less" is not such as grains of salt.

- I stayed up to see the sun. Then it dawned on me.

- Contact Nils Rosdahl at [email protected].