| Bellevue annexation plan raises questions
Bellevue and Blaine County citizens raised concerns last week with a developer's proposed housing layout and inclusion of a light-industrial/commercial area in a 281-acre annexation proposal under discussion in Bellevue. Landowner John Scherer's development team discussed three different aspects of the annexation request—housing, zoning criteria, and wildlife—at a Bellevue Planning and Zoning meeting Thursday, April 5. While the wildlife discussion skated through uncontested, the housing and zoning criteria presentations sparked debate among both the P&Z and a small but vocal group of the public. Richard Schaefer, architect for Scherer's development, provided a detailed description of the different types of housing that would be built, as well as where they would be located on the annexed property, which lies south of Bellevue and east of the Gannett-Picabo Road.
KENA to Launch in April
KENA's launch issue will feature a cover story on Puerto Rican journalist Maria Celeste Arraras, producer and presenter on Telemundo's Al Rojo Vivo and one of the most influential Hispanic female personalities in the United States. Maria Celeste shares her personal story, including successes and pitfalls in her professional career, her willingness to speak English in spite of her accent, and her crossover to the U.S. market without abandoning her contributions as a Spanish-language journalist. "KENA will provide special insights into the hearts and minds of personalities that are a source of inspiration for the Hispanic community, and Maria Celeste serves as a perfect example," said Wanda Negron, Editor. KENA's website, http://www.kenamag.com/, will launch the same week as the magazine, offering users the opportunity to read special features online and even listen to audio tips and advice in areas such as beauty, fashion, health, nutrition, and home decor.
Total Reno Home Show gives many vendors chance to shine
Joe Mezger, owner of Liberty Manufactured Homes, stands inside the kitchen of a home assembled inside the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The 1,484-square-foot home, in a package with a two-car garage and a third-of-an-acre site, is available for $214,000. People can walk through it at the Reno Home Show, scheduled today through Sunday. .
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