Readers contributed poems for Mother's Day.
The Independence Pioneers Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, sponsored a World War II veteran for the Heartland Honor Flight on May 1.
Joseph Gatley of Independence, a U. S. Navy veteran, departed Kansas City International Airport early Tuesday morning, along with 28 other World War II veterans, their guardians, and honor flight volunteers, for Washington, D.C.
Charlie Miller Sr, had a dream to take the boys of Troop 203 to the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, Kan. As in most small Scout troops, funds had to be raised. Charlie started collecting scrap metal – aluminum cans – to sell. Over the last eight years he donated any funds he received to the troop, these fund were kept in an account for this event. After being brought to the committee for approval last fall the date was set, the reservations made and anticipation began.
Recently 28 student-cadets from the Van Horn High School Army JROTC program spent the day on a field trip visit to Fort Leavenworth, Kan. For most of the cadets, the trip was their first opportunity to spend time on an active duty US Army garrison. The visit was a learning experience from start to finish.
State Rep. Sheila Solon, R-Blue Springs, met with students at James Walker Elementary and answered questions about Missouri government and history. The students will visit the state capitol later this month.
Sierra Morgan, a junior at Grain Valley High School, has been selected to perform with The Sound of America Honor Band and Chorus.
Local country artist Dale Tyge filmed his first country music video in the Independence area earlier this month.
Rep. Sheila Solon, R-Blue Springs, met with two Mizzou students from Blue Springs during the University of Missouri’s Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol. Grace Olinger, a junior at MU majoring in biological sciences, was one of the participants displaying her research project in the Capitol Rotunda. Drew Sawyer, a senior at MU also majoring in biological sciences participated as well.
Rep. Jeanie Lauer, R-Blue Springs presents a resolution honoring Aaron Neidlinger for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Aaron is a member of Boy Scout Troop 763 and was recognized at the Missouri State Eagle Scout Recognition Day at the capitol in Jefferson City in February.
Rep. Sheila Solon, R- Blue Springs, presented a resolution to Boy Scouts Jacob Mozer and Tanner Richardson in recognition of achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. The Scouts are members of Troop 763 and visited Jefferson City to attend the State Recognition Ceremony for 2011 Eagle Scouts.
