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Archiver's, The Photo Memory Store, has an extensive array of supplies and specialty classes that offer scrapbooking aficionados, as well as those creatively challenged, a variety of innovative and easy ideas for organizing, displaying and preserving valued photographs.

Three previous owners of ProEx Photo Labs, a photo-finishing business in Minnesota and Colorado, have brought the nationwide chain of over 30 stores to Boise at 1401 N. Milwaukee St. Archiver's opened Feb. 23.

When ProEx Photo Labs was sold, the owners began researching other photo-related business concepts, according to marketing manager Jennifer Bockenstedt.

"We talked with lots of prospective customers about the concept of a photo memory store. The importance of their photographs and the memories they represent was a theme expressed by almost everyone," Bockenstedt said.

"Many felt they knew little or nothing about safe photo storage methods, where or how to begin organizing their photos, or felt they lacked the creativity to assemble an album or scrapbook," she said.

Products include archival-safe scrapbooks, scrapbooking stickers and specialty papers, rubber stamps and inks, embellishments, trimmers and cutting tools and adhesives. The store also has free scrapbooking workroom space for up to 32 people and die-cutting machines are available for use at no charge. There is an archival color copy machine and a Sony Picture Station.

Hybrid Energy Villages recently announced plans for Pathways, a Southeast Boise condominium development of 10 homes that feature efficient, net zero fossil fuel consumption.

Pathways will include full integration of renewable resources and energy efficiency through energy sources that combine photo voltaic solar electricity, ground water source heat pumps for heating and cooling, tankless and solar hot water and multiple passive solar elements.

The Spotlight Gallery has opened at 3085 N. Cole Road, Suite 203, Boise. The fine art gallery features the work of prominent local artists working in original oils, watercolors, bronze and steel sculptures, blown glass and giclee prints.

Works by Venture Coy, Will Nelson, Fred Choate, Joyce Green, Jan Johnson, Zella Bardsley, Jo Engstrom and Richard Mari are among those on display. For a preview of their work, go to the gallery Web site at www.spot lightgallery.com.

Spotlight Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday; and by appointment. For more information, call 377-2288.

There is already a sign up on the 22,000-square-foot store, which will be run by Easter Seals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountains, though it won't open to the public until May.

Tim Bleymaier, the nonprofit's Idaho retail director, said Goodwill is currently hiring people to staff the new store. It will sell donated used clothing, household items and small appliances.

Easter Seals-Goodwill provides on-the-job training for individuals with disabilities or limited work experience. Bleymaier said working at a Goodwill store ideally gives employees the skills and work ethic to succeed at other jobs.

The Goodwill store's grand opening is set for May 10. Its hours will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

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