The "Centralia Your Opportunity" sign has received a much needed face lift. The historic sign had fallen into disrepair and has been replaced thanks to the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce, Centralia Image Committee and the City of Centralia. Image Committee Chairman Todd Dobbs said, "After seeking infput from a variety of interested parties and much analysis, it was determined that the simplest way to recreate the message the sign originally intended to deliver, was to replace the letters and to light the sign for all to see." The letters taken from the sign were found to be made of wood and in an extreme state of deterioration. The new letters have been made from exterior grade material, painted and sealed so as to not fall into the same state if disrepair.
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The letters for this sign was created by Norm Daily and Sam Wilson of the carpentry training program at Kaskaskia College's extension center -Crisp Technology Center in centralia, IL.
It would be nice if you could see it. What did this cost us?
It would be nice if you could see it. What did this cost us?
Thank you for your comment. The cost of the project was essentially limited to the material costs of the lettering. The wood and paint used to fabricate the sign was around $300. The City utilized Kaskaskia College's Extension Center students for the labor of its construction and the City Fire Department and Public Property employees to secure the sign. The City also has plans to install lighting around the sign to illuminate the lettering at night. The cost of the lighting will around $300. The picture does make the sign difficult to see, I can post more if you would be interested.
- Alex McElroy, Assistant City Manager
Opportunity for what?, to live in a ghost town. Yes light it up that way everyone can get a good laugh at night too.
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