This holiday season has been inspirational for former Truman High School teacher Kris Hicks, left, who has undergone chemotherapy and radiation treatment after finding out she has colon cancer. A good friend of the family, Chris Henning, right, and her husband Darryl arranged for a surprise dance performance Dec. 20, in the driveway of the couple’s home in Blue Springs. The dancers included current Truman Starsteppers and current members from Cathy’s Creative Dance School in Independence. BILL ALTHAUS/INDEPENDENCE EXAMINER
Christmas is a magical time of year for Kris Hicks and her husband Darryl, as their fashionable home in Blue Springs is filled with art,…