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Taken from the news columns of area newspapers

May 10, 2008

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive includes Cozad

COZAD—Cozad letter carriers are to join other cities and towns across America in delivering more than mail when they walk and drive along their postal routes on May 10. They will also collect the goodness and compassion of their postal customers participating in the 16th annual National Food Drive “Stamp Out Hunger,” the largest one-day food campaign in the nation. The drive will collect non-perishable food donations left by mailboxes and in post offices from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cozad Cub Scouts are also expected to participate in the collection of items.—taken from the Tri-City Trib.

Grant expands Arnold journalism classes

BROKEN BOW—Arnold High School will be expanding its journalism program, thanks in part to a communications grant. An new advanced-level class as a Mid-Plains Community College dual-credit course will be offered to the students. The grant will allow the school to purchase a professional-grade camera and InDesign computer layout and design software. The journalism students publish the school’s newsletter and will now be able to offer additional projects including broadcast journalism, Photoshop skills and advertising.—taken from the Custer County Chief.

Veteran lobbies for Loyalty Day observance

OGALLALA—Although not well known as the Fourth of July, Memorial Day or Veterans Day, Gary E. Bush Sr., Veterans of Foreign War Post 3755 commander, wants people to become educated about Loyalty Day, which was May 1, and to show their patriotism by flying the United States flag on that day. It is a day people should show their loyalty to country and recognize the gift of freedom, according to Bush. Loyalty Day is a legal holiday, but not a federal holiday and not commonly observed, but Bush would like to change that notion.—taken from the Keith County News.

Turbulent storm leaves hail damage in Arnold

ARNOLD—With over three-inches of rain in a short amount of time as well as two bouts of hail, wild weather described the Arnold area the week of April 23. A severe thunderstorm had developed rapidly south of the town, giving residents very little warning and then developed into a tornado warning for parts of Custer County. The storm proved to be unpredictable with hail at pea to a quarter-size, and later grew to the size of golf balls, covering the ground and resembling a snow cover. The most damage reported was to automobiles—taken from the Arnold Sentinel.

Sharp Shooters 4-H Club receives blue rock thrower

CURTIS—Due to generous donations by Nebraska Machinery Company and BSB Construction, Inc., the purchase of an Atlas 250 blue rock thrower for the Frontier County Sharp Shooters 4-H Club in Curtis was made possible. This is the first year of offering shotgun/trapshooting to the 4-H’ers who already have four certified leaders in shotgun. Youth ages 12 and older will be instructed on proper gun handling, safety, shooting techniques and competition.—taken from the Frontier County Enterprise.

Park being cleared for new playground

CALLAWAY—Ground is being cleared in Morgan Park to accommodate new playground equipment sometime this coming summer. Village workers have removed seven trees, much of the existing equipment and the disused sand volleyball court to make room. Once the new equipment is assembled and its cement under-foundation is poured, there will be a 30-day waiting period while the concrete cures and a rubberized surface is installed. Over $33,000 has been contributed towards the project with $2,000 left to raise. Local volunteers will be needed to help set up the equipment once a date has been set.—taken from the Callaway Courier.