Amador County - A new information center built by Merzlak Signs and sponsored through the Amador County Recreation Agency is now up and running in downtown Jackson. It is located on the main Highway 49 corridor near the State Farm Insurance Building and Mel and Faye’s Diner. It’s hard to miss the 8 foot by 16 foot informational sign adorned with a revolving snowboarder mannequin on top. ACRA hit a roadblock in approving the unusual display late last month, when approval was turned down until board members could gain exception to Jackson’s sign ordinance, which prohibits a revolving display. After approval, ACRA Executive Director Tracey Towner-Yep then contacted Merzlak Signs Owner Kam Merzlak to brainstorm ideas after Anne Lintz of State Farm Insurance offered the space. Merzlak and his company’s personal fabricator, Doug Wescott, designed the rotating assembly that would spin the snowboarder atop the sign. Merzlak and Wescott last teamed up to create their award winning exhibit for Amador County at the California State Fair. The ACRA logo was designed by Merzlak's father Ralph and has received accolades at the state level. ACRA plans to have information updates on country recreation available at the center in the near future. Businesses interested in sponsoring the lower portion of the sign should contact Tracey Towner Yep with ACRA 223-6349. Story by Alex Lane