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United (We)stmoreland Stands

May 1, 2024

United (We)stmoreland Stands. A lone flag remains standing among the rubble on April 30, 2024 as residents survey the damage left behind.

Updated community resources:

*Volunteers that are wanting to help with clean-up need to check in first with the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Department.

*Westmoreland Community Center located at 201 Main St. Westmoreland, Kansas is accepting the following donations:

*Kids clothes, diapers, toothbrushes and toothpaste, soaps, shampoos, food, and drinks for the community.

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*Westmorland Pharmacy has hot coffee and seating if you need somewhere to rest and eat.

*2UW Brush Creek Ranch Apartment Rental is offering housing near Rock Creek School. Call 785-340-2297 Mary Ubel or 870-703-2714 Joe Amman

*South 40 Cafe is offering free burgers and fries from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

*Free coffee at Westmoreland Hometown Market.

* Cat Cans Portable Services of Manhattan LLC is donating a backhoe, skid steer, and dump trucks to anyone needing help in the area impacted by the tornado. You can call them at 785-539-9700.

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Koda is a junior at Rock Creek, who is involved in multiple journalism classes, including The Hoof Print (Newspaper,) Mustang Yearbook, and RCTV (Broadcast.) Outside of school, she works two jobs. During the week she works at a daycare, and on the weekends she works at a jewelry store, taking photos. Koda also does photography on the side. She takes photos of seniors, families, headshots, and sports. For fun, she likes to spend time with friends and family, and enjoys going on walks.