Wallace Brewery pays homage to town’s colorful history
The city of Wallace has had its share of nicknames in its fascinating past. Most have been associated with the professions of mining and prostitution. Thanks to the new Wallace Brewing Co., these nicknames are being revived.
Opening last week in the former Coeur d’Alene Hardware building at 610 Bank St., the brewery produces Rockhead hybrid lager, Jackleg Stout, Dirty Blonde Pale Ale and Red Light Wheat. A future product will be Orehouse Amber.
With three employees, the brewery distributes beer to seven taverns and bars in the Silver Valley. It’s produced in four tanks that contain 15 barrels. Each barrel holds 31 gallons, and it’s distributed in 13.5-gallon kegs. The company’s goal is to add markets in Coeur d’Alene, Spokane, Moscow, Sandpoint and Missoula.
The company’s Orehouse Tasting Room is open from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 1 to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Owners are Silver Valley men Chase Sanborn, Dean Cooper, Rick Magnuson and Herb Zanetti. For information, contact Sanborn at 660-3430.
Discount Tire to open in the spring
Anything for sale in tires and wheels and services to them will be available at Discount Tire when it opens in the spring at 8120 Cornerstone Drive. The 7,000-square-foot building is just northwest of the intersection of Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue.
Company spokesman Steve Beisler said Discount Tire is the largest independent tire dealer in the nation with 740 outlets. Opening in 1960, its headquarters is in Scottsdale, Az. The Kootenai County dealer will be the first in Idaho and will have 12 employees.
‘Revolutionary’ apparel at Embyrs Abode
A combination of “hip” youthful clothing, live and recorded music and free coffee combine to create Embrys (embers) Abode store at 1401 Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene.
With the intent of providing a “hangout” as well as selling its products, the store provides an artistic environment with its stage and in-house embroidered and screen-printed T-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, jackets and hats. Its products also are sold at other stores in the region.
Owners Chris Drake and production manager Heaven Drake have four employees. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Phone 667-1313 or check www.embyrs.com.
Capelli Salon opens on Third Street
Capelli Studio celebrated its grand opening Friday at 1034 Third St., Coeur d’Alene. The hair salon has three stations with room for more.
Owner Betsy Schmeckpeper and stylist Paula Woods are looking for another stylist and a nail technician to lease spaces. Both women are Coeur d’Alene area natives and have been in the hair business for 19 years. The shop is open Monday through Saturday with hours depending upon appointments. Phone 667-0106.
This week’s tidbits
•A leadership workshop for owners who want to re-align and fine-tune their businesses to survive current conditions and thrive in the future will start Jan. 6. It’s being organized through the North Idaho College Idaho Small Business Development Center. Phone 769-3284 or email Bill Jhung at wkjhug@nic.edu.
•Evidently the Pizza Shoppe in the minimall off Highway 95 between Haycraft Avenue and Appleway is closed. The phone is disconnected, and neighbors say it’s been dark there for a while.
•Art Walk in Downtown Coeur d’Alene last Friday was a very popular gathering despite the rain. Hundreds of people crowded the parking spaces and shops for a merry evening. Too bad all the downtown stores don’t take advantage of these crowds and stay open that evening.
•One of my NIC journalism students researched the term tow-head, “tow” referring to the light-colored flax fibre and tousled blond hair. Forty-four years ago my Montana journalism dean referred to my head as a “low-grade flax ball.” It’s changed. Well, it’s still round.