It was time to wrap things up for Buena Save. That became pretty obvious in July, when I picked up the signs after the Spring/Summer "campaign." Two of the sets had lost a sign or two, making their messages inscrutable. As noted before, one whole set had disappeared. Finally, signs that had been out for both the Fall, 2011 and Spring, 2012 campaigns were getting pretty weather beaten. Their ink was peeling, and some of the sign boards had taken a few dings. Their time had come, and gone.
Thanks to Tom Trombley at the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History, all but one set of the remaining Buena Save signs have a new role as part of the Museum's collection. Like their "ancestors" - the Burma Shave signs of old - the 21st Century's Buena Save signs are now gone, but not entirely forgotten.
What about the one remaining set? Pastor John Wernecke at my church, Zion Lutheran in Bay City, Michigan, had asked if he could have the "Jesus Saves" set. I was happy to oblige. Since their message is not just tied to Buena Vista, I'm guessing that we may just see those signs again.
I hope you've enjoyed this quirky diversion. Thanks for visiting the Buena Save blog!
: ^ ) Bill Wright 8/24/2012
