A Flag Display Proposal

This is a Google aerial shot of highway #34 at the eastern edge of Seward. The highway is labeled as McKelvie Road since that is what it becomes as it goes straight east for several miles. The City Walking-Biker trail is seen crossing under the highway along with Plum Creek. The in-out drive at the bottom of the picture encircles the State Monument recognizing the first settlement of the city, Marv Taylor asked me to write a brief summary of what the Seward Kiwanis Club is proposing in the way of a Flag Display at the entrance of the City. The "focal point" would be at the driveway (white spot) just off the highway with the 50 state flags extending on to the right between the highway and the row of small trees. Here is what I wrote for Marv's use as we look to the Kiwanis International Foundation for funding.

The Kiwanis Club of Seward has a long history of support for Kiwanis International Projects as well as local service projects. One such local project has resulted in the installation of over 700 flag poles with US flags in the area during the past few years by the Club's Flag Pole Committee. The proceeds from this volunteer effort are used to fund youth projects. We now have plans for a Flag Display that would welcome people into the City as they drive on Highway 34 between Seward and Lincoln. Several years ago Seward was designated as the State's 4^th of July City because of its long history of major celebrations in recognition of the event. A Flag display as envisioned would harmonize well with the City's tradition.

The focal point of the display would be a large American flag on a 50' pole surrounded by 5 smaller poles with Flags from the 5-branches of Military Service. This would be located on City flood plain property at the eastern edge of the City. It would be across the highway from the State Historic monument recognizing the City's first settler. The focal point would be connected to the nearby City Walking-Biking trail with a hard surfaced walkway. The walkway would also be extended beyond the focal point with flags from the 50 states displayed on either side.

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