CRANE LANDING
		First Flock of 6 Finished Cranes Land in Kearney KEARNEY - The first flock of flamboyantly festooned Sandhill Cranes landed in Kearney on Monday. Dave Keiter, Kearney Rotarian and Sponsorship coordinator for the "Cranes On Parade" event, commented "you have to see these in person to appreciate the artistic quality, and level of beauty." "It's the first of what we hope will be many "Crane Landings" in Kearney, Keiter said.  Businesses interested in hosting a "Crane Landing" should contact Dave Keiter at (308) 234-2930 for specifics.
Graphics  by Scott McLaughlin
By Scott McLaughlin

The first six cranes make their public debut at the Kearney Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Thursday evening at Kearney's Ramada Inn.

The first 6 finished birds, their artists and sponsors are:

• "Flower Power," by Martha Pettigrew. Sponsored by Kearney Floral and Cash-Wa Distributing of Kearney Inc.
• "Fossil in Evolution," by Roberto Gutierrez. Sponsored by Kearney Bone & Joint Clinic and Shopping Tripps.
• "Platte River Messenger," by Mary Ruff. Sponsored by the Kearney Visitor's Bureau.
• "A Season Under Heaven," by Pat Jones. Sponsored by the Kearney Noon Rotary and Dawn Rotary Clubs.
• "Spotted Crane," by Bob Coonts. Sponsored anonymously.
• "U-Crane," by Greg Holdren. Sponsored by Good Samaritan Health Systems.