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Volume 67, No. 17 | Thursday, April 23, 2015
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After hearing no serious objections to a rezoning application for 801 Pine Street, town council unanimously approved it on April 14, giving the green light to proceed with plans for a multi-use commercial development. Bylaws amendments to the Official Community Plan and previ-
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ous zoning requirements will permit development of a craft distillery and brewery, restaurant, retail and other businesses. The property, commonly known as the “bunker”, at Pine Street and Northwest Boulevard, was intended to become a seniors’ facility and motel more than a decade ago. SEE BUNKER, PAGE 3
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The northwest corner of 10th Avenue North and Pine Street will be much livelier this summer with the installation of a second Make Music With Me piano. After the approval of town council at the April 14 meeting, the Creston Rotary Club is in the process of turning an anonymously donated piano into a work of art, with the help of artist Brandy Hunt. From the Creston Valley Blossom Festival through the summer months both pianos will be available for anyone to play when they feel inspired. “We are inviting members of the public to paint designated
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portions of the piano in return for a $10 or $20 donation,” said Rotary committee chair Marilin Grahn. “The funds will be used to purchase paint supplies for the decoration of the piano.” The installation of a colourful Make Music With Me piano in the Canyon Street walkthrough park last year was such a success, Grahn said, that the Rotary club was happy to carry on with the project when the offer of another donated piano was received. “In fact, we would be grateful to have another piano donated — we already have third location in mind!” she said.
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