Family Archaeology Day, held last Saturday at the Museum of the Plains, gave kids and adults lots of ways to learn about the science of archaeology, including carefully sifting through an artificial archaeology dig to find artifacts, fossils, unusual stones, and more. Attendees at the event also got to enjoy art, crafts, games, and much more. Pictured looking for artifacts in the artificial archaeology dig are Lauren Goza and Juliza Thomas, age 7.
The winners of the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade in August were honored by the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration Committee at the end of September. Among the winners recognized were, from left, front row: Kaily Loma, Lilia Castorena, Alma Gomez, Alondra Castorena, and Aitana Loma, all from the Alma Gomez riding group; back row: Anahi Amparan from Top Rush Athletics, and Bill Battin and Mark Patterson, both for the 1918 Russell steam engine.
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QUILTS OF VALOR PRESENTATION— The Friendship Quilt Guild held its annual Quilts of Valor presentation on Oct. 16. The first six recipients included, first row, from left, Frank Salgado Jr., Bear Knox and Butch Baker; and second row, Jordan Thomas, Freddy Bohannon and Terry Pillars.
