From the Rochester Mayor to kids
barely big enough to hold a brush, more
than 100 community members helped paint the Rochester
Elevator on Saturday, June 6, 2009.
Merlin Bush and
his crew of professional
painters from CertaPro Painting did the surface prep work, priming and painting over 10
feet above the ground. Professional sign
painter Jeff Young, of Articulate Signs, and his crew recreated the checkerboard sign at the
elevator’s north end.
Historical
society members and others from our community painted the
elevator's lower portion. Local dignitaries included Rochester
Mayor Jeff Cuthbertson and Council members Stuart Bikson, Ben Giovanelli
and David Zemens.
The event also
included a barbecue hosted by the Rochester Lions Club and the
Rochester Fire Department. Hot dogs were provided by Gordon Food
Service.
The cost
of the painting was shared by partnering with the
building owner and offset through in-kind donations of
materials and services.
