Chivers Handles CVS Pharmacy Transaction
, Jack Chivers Realty
Published Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Over the years, Jack Chivers has gotten to know the piece of land at the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and Frazee Street (formerly Highway 10) quite well. He completed yet another sale of the land last week, selling the property for John Hamilton, Williston, N.D., to CVS Pharmacy. In less than a week, the former Stop N Go and Big Dollar store building will be demolished, making room for the new business. Hamilton is retaining ownership of the strip mall that houses Radio Shack, Papa Murphy’s, Quizno’s and China Buffet.
In 1971, Chivers sold the property belonging to Continental Oil Co. to Red Owl Stores, Inc., where the Red Owl grocery store would be housed for many years. In December of 2004, Chivers again sold the property for Rick Jordahl of the Krantz Family Trust. When Jordahl sold the land, Hamilton, who also has a house on Sugar Bush Lake, purchased it.
“CVS wanted it bad enough to pay,” Chivers said as to why Hamilton sold the land last month. “They came to him and made the presentation. It will be a real asset to the community.” “It was strictly a financial decision,” Hamilton agreed.
Hamilton, who is a dentist in Williston, also spends much of his time with the American Cancer Society. He is chairman of the board for the western half of the United States (about 12 states), and has been elected to the national board of directors this fall. He also does advocacy work, talking to state legislators about clean air, screenings and other cancer prevention measures.
“He has been an incredible supporter of the city,” Chivers said of Hamilton. “The limited time we get (with Hamilton), we appreciate it.” The admiration is a mutual feeling between the two businessmen. “I’ve enjoyed working with Jack. He’s been incredible just coordinating with CVS, the city and the (array) of people involved,” Hamilton said. He added that CVS representatives have told him that Chivers has been very professional, and he commends his work. “I’m beginning to know the property,” Chivers said with a laugh. “This is not your first rodeo,” Hamilton agreed.
