Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Flagpole Readied for Flag Day

On the grounds of City Hall Monday, workers were completing installation of a wooden flag pole that failed in September 2010. Restoring the historic flagpole instead of replacing it with a modern one most likely saved the city thousands of dollars.
A worker in a bucket was painting the flagpole, which received a new gold ball and pulleys. The pole had lain on the grounds for the better part of a year before being removed.
Flag Day ceremonies will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday at City Hall. Public Information Officer Terry West is preparing a news release about the refurbished flagpole, which was originally erected in the early 20th Century.

--Bernice
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  1. BobJune 12, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    If this wooden pole fails, then we didn't save any money. I think there may be some short sightedness here. We'll see.

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  2. Michael TownleyJune 12, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    I saw the flagpole lying on the ground and it appeared that the wood was solid above the portion that had been in the concrete base. I really don't think there is any worry about the pole failing, and I applaud the "recycling" of the old pole.

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