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Walgreens to close Crescent City store March 1 BY ROGER GITLIN For The Triplicate
Walgreens Crescent City will be permanently closing its store the end of this month. Despite the news, opportunities at the site abound. Walgreens announcement from its corporate headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois was general and non-specific in justifying the closure of the Crescent City Store which opened in late December 2008. Walgreens situate between the 101 at 8th Street. Decades back, the iconic restaurants, Punky’s Hamburgers and McKevy’s drive-in were located at the current location. Walgreens statement reads: “… When faced with the difficult task of closing a location, several factors
are taken into account including the dynamics of the local market and changes in the buying habits of patients and customers…patients need not take any action. (Walgreens) automatically sends patients’ files to the nearest Walgreens location.” The chain has closed an estimated 750 stores in the last three years, nationally. Commercial real estate broker Kurt Stremberg sees the Walgreens closing as “…one door closes and another door opens.” Stremberg shared his enthusiasm for an In’n Out food-type business or franchise and cited the 8th and 101 traffic affording unique access for both north and southbound traffic as a decided economic advantage. The store closes Wednesday, March 1.
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More than 14 years after it opened in Crescent City, Walgreens will be closing its doors for good at the end of the month.
Carrying on Uncle Joe’s torch in Crescent City BY ROGER GITLIN For The Triplicate
After 39 years, Joe Wilson is hanging up his wreches, SAE30 weight oil, O-rings, head gaskets and turning over Wilson’s Auto Repair business. Joe has done his last oil and lube job. Jason Cable erected his JCT Automotive Performance marquee February 1 on his new business acquisition at the corner of Northcrest Drive and Madison, north Crescent City. Jason takes his 35 years fixing cars experience, the latest with his Ore-Cal Mobile Mechanic and plants roots in his new location. A Eurpean vehicle mechanic has been hired. Other improvements made include: Remodeling the waiting room, a second vehicle lift, acquiring a pipe bender and new updated welding equipment to perform exhaust work. Autos, trucks, diesels, RVs /ATVs, tractors, trailers, boats, Small engine repair are welcome at JCT Automotive, (707) 464-6737, appointmentsprefered and appreciated. There’s another wonderful story to relate about Uncle Joe Wilson and his generosity in keeping the torch lit. Crescent City’s Stretch Mann and wife Flex acquired an oldie but goody, original classic, unrestored 1926 Ford Coupe.
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New owner Jason Cable puts up a sign for his new business JTC Automotive Performance.
Show it or Stow it? That’s the question BY ROGER GITLIN For The Triplicate
Crescent City is now in the art gallery business after the city council voted to allocate $10,000 to display the life works of eclectic Ukrainianborn artist/sculptor and former Crescent City resident Val Polyanin. The city accepted the Hambros
donation of 914 items for future possible economic development, last June. Hambros found itself with the avant-garde art after terminating leasehold agreements with a tenants on 101 South. Councilors were presented four options via a power point presentation by City Economic Development Director Ashley Taylor.
• Option One, proceed with hiring a videographer, art researcher, curator and marketing consultant. Utilize cityowned vacant Bank of America bldg. Cost: $28,000 • Option Two, utilize the bank building for displaying to the public the avant-garde art at the First Friday event starting in May through October. The event would be open to the public.
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Ashley Taylor, director of economic development and tourism for Crescent City, shows off some of the art of Val Polyanin the city will display.
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• Option Three, store the art only. No public viewing. No staff deployment. • Option Four, direct staff as necessary and appropriate.
The City Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is part of the 2016 Strategic Plan. Councilor support came from Mayor Pro Tem Blake Inscore, Councilor Jason Greenough and Mayor Isaiah Wright, calling the Proposal “a recipe for tourism.” Councilor Kelly Schellong questioned why the city was involving itself on this item and emphatic in not wishing to deploy city staff. Councilor Ray Altman stated he regretted supporting city acquisition of the items. Councilors selected option four with parts of option two and allocated the funding to organize a First Friday event to display the art. The funds were broken down as: $6,500 existing CEDS funding. $1,500 community donations. $2,000 new approved city funding. The motion was made by Inscore, seconded by Greenough and supported by Mayor Wright. Councilors Altman and Schellong dissented. For the time being the city is going to “ Show it.” After, October the city may have to stow it. Ashley Taylor and volunteer staff began the task of organizing the six month event, immediately.
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Crescent City received more than 900 pieces of art created by artist Val Polyanin and will display the art during First Friday events.
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