06/15/2026
Glad the city came through in the end.
Thank you to everyone for all the support regarding this issue with my building. It’s just an awning, but perhaps it became a symbol of people’s frustration regarding this project downtown. The city has now agreed to replace the awning along with assistance from a grant the Chamber of Commerce was approved for. It won’t be identical, but similar in style and appropriate for an older, historic building.
This has been a stressful week, and I am humbled by all the support. First, thanks to Lori Galdino from What the Thrift, who never signed up for any of this when she opened her business here. Also, many thanks to Kristy at PV Blvd., the wonderful gals at The Bookish Collective, and Abbey Law Corporation. And those who wrote letters etc. to the city…it was a great help. I had former councillors, an engineer, a volunteer at the museum, and many dozens of local residents popping by the store to offer advice and support.
Moving forward…the city’s new concept and look for the town is now “heritage” rather than country western. But heritage is simply another word for history. We mustn’t forget that.