Essays due by Monday, May 20th for the 2019 Miss Independence and Mr. Firecracker competitions

Seward kids, want to be Mr. Firecracker or Miss Independence 2019 for the 151st Seward Nebraska 4th of July Celebration? Then this is your weekend!

To enter the annual Seward Rotary Club contest, type or print your essay, approximately 500 words, on “Why I Like To Live in Seward." Any child who was in Grades K to 4th during the 2018-19 school year can enter.

The winners and runner-ups will read their essays at the kickoff celebration, at Seward Rotary Club, and on the 4th at the Bandshell. They will also ride in the Grand Parade, win fireworks, and become a local celebrity!

Your essay must include your name, your parents' names, address and phone number.

Deadline to enter is THIS Monday, May 20. Mail (must be postmarked by the 20th) or hand deliver (must be delivered by 4:00 p.m.) your essay to:

Seward Rotary Club
%Phil Bangert, Jones National Bank & Trust
P.O. Box 469
203 S. 6th St.
Seward, NE 68434

Good luck!