In 2011, Vernon city council committed substantial funds to replace the workings of the tower clock across from the post office.
The location of this clock is significant as the clock was originally in the tower of the Vernon post office located on the corner of 30th Avenue and 30th Street downtown.
Don’t look for a clock tower because it was the victim of some unfortunate renovations many years ago.
The tower clock, however, was saved and reinstalled in the city block.
Recently, I noted that the new tower clock appears to be malfunctioning and has not displayed the correct time for several weeks now.
Ironically, the original antique restored clock is keeping excellent time but only for the visitors to the museum.
I was once told by a realtor that if you really want to make a good impression, throw out all of the dead plants and fix all of the broken stuff.
The summer tourist season is almost upon us and we should be putting our best foot forward.
I think we should fix the clock and by we, I mean of course Vernon city council.
Shawn Lee
Vernon
