Town of Stanley © 2011
The town clock is now a new landmark for Stanley. Over 150 people attended the Clock Dedication Ceremony on September 26th, 2009. Gaston County Commissioner, John A. Torbett spoke to the crowd about the history of Stanley. The people then got an update on the activities resulting in getting the clock, and proceeded to the clock corner where Mrs. Ginnie Guida Tofaute unveiled the sponsor plaque. The plaque is now on permanent display for everyone to see who has already helped advance the objective of a more attractive town. The merchants along Main Street have all purchased a new design sign for visual uniformity in place of random size, shape and colors of signage on the upper areas along the building. The brickwork at the corner was done by Tim Quan who lives in Stanley. Former Mayor Frank Guida and his mother are shown near the new plaque. Her name is Mrs. Ginnie Guida Tofaute. It was her idea to create a plaque as a way to raise funds for the clock while recognizing all who donated to make it possible to get the clock. This was remarkably successful and turned the corner in our fund raising endeavor. None of the town revitalization projects are being funded by town tax monies (except for $6,000 for initial supply of banners and pole hardware).
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