Wiggett’s Antiques relocates to another historic building
It’s been moved from one historic home, but Wiggett’s Antiques has found another in downtown Coeur d’Alene.
Facing eviction by the new owner of the former Montgomery Ward building on Fourth Street, owners Willene Gagnon and her son, Jeffrey, reluctantly moved to the former Roxy Theatre building, two blocks south between Sherman and Front avenues.
Here they took advantage of a diamond in the rough. The theater opened in 1941 but was badly damaged by fire in 1958. However, it has three levels with hardwood floors and a motif of theater nostalgia. The Gagnons gave the outside a face-lift with the traditional theater marquee and flashing light beams.
The half-block, 14,000-square-foot facility hosts about 50 dealers offering furniture, glassware, collectibles, gifts and home décor. The move also puts the business across the street from public parking and McKuen Field, Tubbs Hill and Lake Coeur d’Alene.
The store’s grand opening is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, until 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. The 18-year-old business has five employees. Call (208) 664-1524.
New owners for O’Malley’s
The new owners of O’Malley’s Sports Pub & Grill plan no significant changes for the eight-year-old business in Rathdrum. Featuring 37 TV sets, all with their own remotes, O’Malley’s seats 115 people for lunch and dinner. The menu includes a variety of burgers, soups, pastas, steaks and salads. Daily specials feature all-you-can-eat ribs on Thursdays, cod on Fridays, prime rib on Saturdays and Broasted chicken on Sundays.
Owners John McGruder, Jerry Thompson and Terry Eastman (manager) employ about 20 people and also own Sargents Restaurant & Lounge in Hayden.
O’Malley’s, which is located at the intersection of Highways 53 and 41, has two big-screen TVs offering the NFL package, four pool tables, a shuffleboard and numerous video games. Lunch starts at 11 a.m., dinner at 5 p.m. and breakfast at 9 a.m. Sundays. Call (208) 687-5996.
Best convenience store returns
Possibly taking advantage of the burned-and-gone 7-Eleven store at Best Avenue and Fourth Street, a convenience store is opening by Nov. 1 at Best and Honeysuckle, Coeur d’Alene. The 2,600-square-foot building originally was a Circle K store and the past few years has been the home of Carpet Remnants.
The new place, to be named Fast Food Stop, will have everything a convenience store should have, according to owner Davinder Nagra. He came to Spokane with his family from India in 1994 and graduated from University High School.
Fast Food Stop will have four employees and hours of 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Nagra said customers should expect fast, friendly service.
Tidbits
“Bellare School of Music & Dance opened last month at Northgate Mall at 3650 Government Way. Students age 3 and up can take group or private lessons in jazz, tap, classical ballet and lyrical dance and piano. Owner/director Cassandra Hale has 10 years’ experience. Her studio is open 3:30 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call (208) 667-7579.
“Last week the primary topic here was the upcoming four-story Riverview building across Northwest Boulevard from Riverstone. What was not mentioned was Parkwood Business Properties’ 9-acre parcel north of Riverstone making the north corner from Northwest Boulevard to Seltice Way. The new Holiday Inn Express is at the parcel’s west end. A restaurant and at least two office buildings are envisioned for the rest. Contact Ryan Nipp at (208) 664-4086.