Bakery is sweet addition to downtown

JULY EVENTS
20 Parking Committee
215 D Street
8:00 AM
Economic Restructuring
Committee
215 D Street
1:00 PM
Promotions Committee
215 D Street
4:00 PM
21 Alive After 5
5th - New 6th Main
5:00 - 9:00 PM
Red Cross Blood Drive
Morgan’s Alley
1:30 - 6:30 PM
Farmers’ Market
D Street Parking Lot
3:00 - 7:00 PM
22 Design Committee
215 D Street
8:00 AM
28 Farmers’ Market
D Street Parking Lot
3:00 - 7:00 PM
AUGUST EVENTS
3
Board of Directors
215 D Street
4:00 PM
4
Farmers’ Market
D Street Parking Lot
3:00 - 7:00 PM
11 Farmers’ Market
D Street Parking Lot
3:00 - 7:00 PM
J U L Y
2 0 1 0
Bakery is sweet addition to downtown
Sugar Mammas Baked Goods is a family owned
bakery found at 504 Main Street, Suite 210 in
Lewiston.
Sugar Mammas specializes in the sweeter side of
the baked goods spectrum — donuts, cinnamon
rolls, cupcakes, cookies and muffins. Pies and
other pastries such as croissants, éclairs and
cream puffs are in the works for the near
future. They can create gift baskets to fit any
budget and are willing to deliver any of their
products anywhere in the valley. Call ahead to
special order any of their menu items to carryout
for meetings, events or birthdays. Sugar Mammas has a nice sized seating area including tables with chairs and a comfy corner featuring couches
and side chairs. They have WiFi – it is free but you have to request the password. Sugar Mammas
features DOMA brand drip coffee, fresh ground and brewed daily, as well as Mighty Leaf Teas. You
will also find a variety of cold beverages provided by Coca-Cola and
eventually Pepsi as well.
Anna Hill is the head Mamma at Sugar Mammas. She is a military brat – born to Southern parents
and raised in Georgia. She began baking at an early age and continued the tradition on through
adulthood. Anna has baked as a hobby for many years. She recently decided to open the bakery
after she joked that she would if she didn’t get into the radiography program. She did make it into
the program but found the bakery calling her name, and it soon became an obsession.
Anna soon began offering special order cookies, cakes and cupcakes to friends and businesses. Before
long, she found herself needing more kitchen space. At this point it became apparent that a store
front was definitely necessary. After looking at several locations and a number of conversations
with Sascha Albrecht of Beautiful Downtown Lewiston and Mark Alexander, owner of Towne
Square, she decided that downtown was the place to be. There couldn’t be a better place in all of
Lewiston for the bakery.
Sugar Mammas has been open now for 2 weeks and they are getting into the rhythms of the day and
most of the time you can find an assortment of donuts, cinnamon
18 Alive After 5!
rolls, cupcakes, muffins and cookies on the shelf. The bakery is open
5th - New 6th Main
Monday-Friday from 7 am –
5 - 9 PM
2:30 pm and Saturdays from 8
am -2:30 pm. However, if you
Farmers’ Market
happen to notice them working
D Street Parking Lot
away with the open sign on
3:00 - 7:00 PM
after 2:30 come on in and get
26 - 28 Hot August Nights yourself a treat.
Be sure to welcome Sugar
Mammas to downtown
Lewiston!
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BOARD
OF
DIRECTORS
Herb Boreson
The Diamond Shop
President
John Roy
John Roy & Associates
Vice President
The Downtown Dish
by Sascha Albrecht, BDL Executive Director
Last year, $2.3 million was privately invested in the downtown corridor. With the flurry of
building activity occurring right now, I anticipate that this year will exceed that mark. I am
anxiously awaiting the re-opening of the LCSC Center for Arts & History, the completion of
the building project at 5th & Capital Streets and the evolvement of the prominent Towne
Square building at 5th & Main Street. Another noteworthy development is the Tribune’s
removal of the blighted property on the 500 block of D Street. Each of these projects
positively impact our downtown district. Thank you to these property owners for your
substantial investments.
Michelle Witthaus
Northwest Media
Sec./Treas.
In addition to the continuous progress made in each of the BDL’s Main Street Program
committees, downtown has momentum with the developments of the waterfront, parking and
MPO developments. Each of these areas is critical to the success of our district.
Vikky Ross
Morgan’s Alley
Past President
The City’s Community Development department continues to deliver for downtown.
Recently, it was announced that $290,000 of the Community Development Block Grant funds
will be targeted for downtown improvement in the upcoming year.
Jennifer Boyer
Bridalpath
Director
What can be done with the money? The funding proposal will finance commercial remodeling
projects within the downtown core. These projects include but are not limited to:
 elevator installation to provide handicap accessibility to a wide audience
 fire suppression systems
 façade remodeling
 upgrading mechanical systems
 structural improvements
 related investments
Wayne Hollingshead
Lewiston Tribune
Director
Clarice Mattoon
Jazzy’s in Towne Square
Director
Bill Miller
Lewiston Historic Society
Director
Joe Strohmaier
Land Title
Director
Scott Trotter
Image! Design Center
Director
Angela Van Tassel
Wells Fargo Bank
Director
Brad Cannon
Cannon’s BMC
Ex-Officio
STAFF
Sascha Albrecht
Executive Director
The funding is provided as a deferred payment loan with a 3%
interest rate. You don’t need to
pay off the loan until the property
is sold, although payments can be
made. In exchange, you agree to
create new jobs that will be made
available to low or moderate income people.
If you have been tossing around
the idea of improving your
property, now is the time. Take
advantage of the building
momentum and the financial
incentives. Be at the forefront of
the downtown transformation!
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Crazy Days & Heat in the Street returned to
Downtown Lewiston after a long absence.
Here’s a few shots from a fun-filled day
(clockwise from left): Ashlie McClain mans the
“diamond dig” — thanks to The Diamond Shop
for their generous diamond donation. Attendees
check out the “guess the box game.” Judy and
Kelli Higueria volunteering with BDL — thank
you! Slinkey the Clown with one of his many,
many fans. Hoopin’ it up in downtown Lewiston!
Coach Walker and Councilor Brad Cannon
sighting at Crazy Days!
A special thank you to the merchants who took
part in the festivities and/or donated items for
promotions, our hard working volunteers and
last (but certainly not least) Vikky Ross and
John Roy for their many dedicated hours of
planning the return of Crazy Days and Heat in
the Street!
LCVMPO hears downtown traffic recommendations
The WGM Group, a firm contracted by the Lewis Clark Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, made preliminary suggestions on traffic circulation at a June 30 public meeting.
Beginning in November 2009, WGM conducted traffic studies from 15th Street in Clarkston to 22nd Street in Lewiston,
encompassing both of the valley’s downtown areas along the U.S. Highway 12 corridor. WGM developed a traffic
simulation for the year 2030, with land use and traffic volume changes factored in, and presented current and future trouble
areas and proposed solutions at the public meeting to generate feedback. Although improving traffic flow is the primary
goal, improving downtown’s ability to attract pedestrian traffic and making infrastructure changes to stimulate redevelopment are key as well.
Here’s a brief synopsis of the suggestions for downtown Lewiston:
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The intersection of 18th Street and Main Street is the most congested. A roundabout was suggested for the long term,
however a short-term solution would be to allow left turns on green lights rather than just during a left-turn-only cycle.
Another proposal was to open D Street and Main Street to two-way traffic, rerouting more traffic onto the levee bypass.
Enhancing the river-front property by adding connections as well as providing streets to connect to the old Twin City
Foods plant.
Improve way finding, particularly at entry points, by increasing signage.
The end goal of WGM's work is to hand over a framework document to Lewis Clark Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization by which they can make future development decisions. The next public meeting will occur in September, when a fine
tuned version of proposed solutions will be presented.
To view the full presentation, visit http://lewisclarkmpo.org.
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Beautiful Downtown Lewiston Members
Thank you for supporting us in 2010
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Avista Corporation
City of Lewiston
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Harry Ritchies Jewelers
Land Title of Nez Perce Co.
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IdaVend Broadcasting
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The Deluxe Deli & Ballroom
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H & R Block
Headmasters School of Hair Design
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Martin Insurance
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Pacific Steel & Recycling
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St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
Shinn Reimers
Simple Reflections
The Stained Glass Co.
Sylvan Furniture
Tri-State Outfitters
Tom Woods Insurance
The Traditional Sportsman
Twin River National Bank
US Bank
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LCSC Center for Arts & History
Lewiston Chamber of Commerce
Lewiston Historic Preservation
U of I/Nez Perce Co. Extension Office
YWCA
Family
Steve Forge
Dan & Cindi Mader
Steve Watson
Save lives at downtown
blood drive
Help save a life by donating blood at the July 21
American Red Cross blood drive. The event will
take place in the Orchid Room of Morgan’s Alley,
from 1:30 - 6:30 PM.
To schedule your appointment, contact Corey
Sandstrom at (208) 743-6596. ID is required.
Donors will be eligible to enter a drawing for
prizes.
Be a dear, volunteer! Contact BDL to find a gig that suits you!