Sign of the Times

Visitors entering Oakdale from the South entrance will notice a new welcome sign that is scheduled to debut by mid July. The sign will be at the same location as the original sign – on South Yosemite near the Oakdale Recycling Center. The Cowboy Museum received many suggestions following the Cowboy Capital of the World Contest last year stating that Oakdale should have a sign indicating that we’re (still) the Cowboy Capital of the World. A committee was formed and in February of this year, Director/Chair Lana Casey started meeting with City Officials, Booster Club members, and various service organizations to learn more about the ownership and upkeep of the current sign. After reviewing sign design and costs the Cowboy Museum Board of Directors unanimously approved the project at the June board meeting. Signs by Randy will construct the sign. “This is something that we feel the community wanted to see after winning the contest, said President Bill Sanguinetti. It will be a beautiful sign and it will be installed just in time for our 5th Annual celebration of the National Day of the American Cowboy on July 25.”