It may not feel like it, but Custer County is not quite done with winter yet. Although temperatures have been unusually mild this winter, it is still not unusual to see cold and snow well into March.
The warm winter may have contributed to the number of coats that are still available through the Broken Bow Elks Lodge #1688 annual Coat Drive.
When the coat drive officially ended January 8 organizer Paul Loy reported the group had collected 347 coats, made available for free to any area resident in need of a little extra warmth this winter. Now, a wide variety of coats can be found on the second floor of the Community Connection, on the north side of the square in Broken Bow.
At this point, most coats in youth sizes have been picked up. But that’s fine with Coat Drive organizer Paul Loy.
“I would imagine that there are few left,” said Loy. “Probably more in the adult sizes than anything, but that’s okay – adults have to stay warm too. And all I care is that I put a smile on somebody’s face when they walk out.”
Among the coats still on the rack that may be picked up for no cost are both heavy winter coats and lighter jackets perfect for cool late winter and early spring mornings.
Elks organizers of the Coat Drive want to be sure to thank the Community Connection for providing an out-of-the-way place to look through and pick out the perfect winter jacket, as well as The Custer County Chief for helping with the donation drop off process earlier in the year.
With a large number of adult-sized jackets and coats still available to anyone who may need one, the Community Connection is the place to look, thanks to the Broken Bow Elks Club Winter Coat Drive.
