By COLE REIF
Great Bend Post
In an effort to post public notices and replace an aging sign west of town, the Ellinwood Chamber of Commerce is seeking funds to install an electronic sign at the southeast corner of the Santa Fe Boulevard and Main Street intersection.
Ellinwood Chamber Executive Director Jordan Waite said the sign will be able to highlight existing businesses and update those driving by on
upcoming events.
"We did a survey, and there is more traffic there than out by the 'Y'," said Waite. "There is a lot more traffic by that stop light so we teamed up with the American Legion to place it there."
A sign committee wants to install a 6' x 8', one-sided sign near the signal
light. Waite said there are a pair of fundraisers to help pay for the sign,
installation and maintenance.
"We have a Lucky 13 Gun Raffle with 500 tickets," said Waite. "The drawing will be Aug. 20 which is another fundraiser we're doing. A golf tournament will be that day, and we're looking for hole sponsors and corporate sponsors. That money will go to toward our sign project."
The sign committee’s fundraising goal is $50,000. To view how to donate or get
involved with the fundraisers, visit ellinwoodchamber.com.