The dawn of a new and exciting day in Greensburg, Kan., Thursday, May 1, 2008.
Harry Smith and Maggie Rodriguez on day four of The Early Show's live coverage from Greensburg, Kan., on May 1, 2008. They are in front of the entrance to Big Well Park. It's not only home to the city's new playground; it's the home of the world famous Big Well -- the world's largest hand dug well (the small structure in center of photo) -- a major tourist attraction.
Dave Price sits on what's left of a home devastated by last year's EF5 tornado in Greensburg, Kan., May 1, 2008.
Many people and companies are reaching out to help the people of Greensburg, Kan. On May 1, 2008, Del Monte Foods donated 50,000 pounds of its pet food brands to the animals of Greensburg. More than 200 of the city's pets were displaced, then sheltered by a local humane society, following last year's tornado.
On Thursday, May 1, 2008, Amazon.com and its partners -- Schwinn, Mongoose, Fuzion Scooters and Bell Helmets -- delivered a truckload of bikes and helmets for the city's youngsters.
These youngsters are the reason Greensburg, Kan., is busily working to put itself back on the map following last year's devastating tornado. Many here say they want to preserve the city for its children.
Following a tough year, it's been a week of full of fun, well-deserved surprises in the city of Greensburg.
A behind-the-scenes look at the The Early Show on the air live from Greensburg, Kan., May 1, 2008. Maggie, Harry and Dave were learning about the eco-friendly equipment and landscaping going into the new playground from architect Tim Duggan, center left.
As the new playground in Big Well Park takes shape, Maggie, Harry and Dave get dirty. They joined other volunteers in helping plant a rain garden at the park on May 1, 2008.
Volunteers were on hand early on May 1, 2008, to help with the landscaping of Big Well Park, including this rain garden near the playground area. Town planners say they are trying to put as much "green" back into Greensburg as they can.
The shirt says it all, as one of many volunteers lends a helping hand hand at Big Well Park's playground, Thursday, May 1, 2008. On Friday, a busy week ends with the dedication of the finished playground and a live concert by rockers REO Speedwagon as Greensburg kicks off it's three-day re-opening festivities marking the May 4, 2007, tornado.