COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Missouri state workers need a raise
Finally, some love for state employees by the boss. And just in time for Christmas.
The unexpected joys of Christmas
Early in December, I start watching for my most wanted and needed gift. I never know what it will be, until it drops in my lap like a feather falling from heaven. When I see it, I always smile and shake my head.
Write the check, roll up your sleeves
Congress recently passed $1 trillion for infrastructure. What a nebulous term for what we used to just call roads and bridges, sidewalks and ditches, airports and sea ports.
Independence looks at affordable housing options
Some Independence City Council members say a study now in its final stages can provide a framework for long-term housing policy decisions. “Our goal is to have housing options, and that means different affordability levels,” said Mayor Eileen Weir.
Missouri takes over old rail path to build Rock Island Trail
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A new cross-state recreational trail is an important step closer to completion after Missouri announced on Tuesday that it was accepting ownership of an old railroad corridor that can be converted into a park.
Confusion swirls around recent COVID-19 rulings
As a growing number of Missouri school districts drop COVID-19 mitigation measures under threat from Attorney General Eric Schmitt, at least two closed the doors on their fall semester early due to large numbers of staff and students out sick.
Glen G. Stackhouse
INDEPENDENCE, MO - Glen G. Stackhouse, of Independence, MO, passed away far too soon on Friday, December 10th, 2021. He was 66. Cremation is planned with a memorial gathering to be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Graveside inurnment will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery. Glen was born on April 12, 1955 in Kansas City, MO. After serving for a time in the United States Army, Glen went to work in the trucking industry, first as a driver and then retiring as a dispatcher. He enjoyed time spent watching NASCAR, mowing the lawn and showing kindness to his nieces and nephews. Glen is preceded in death by his parents, Elva “Gene” Stackhouse and Virginia (O’Shaughnessy) Fisher as well as his nephew, Joshua Stackhouse. Glen leaves behind his sisters, Carol O’Shaughnessy of Polo, MO, Dena Stackhouse of Independence, MO, and Linda (Ron) Brady of Independence, MO; niece, Amber Rose Courter of Independence, MO; nephews, Darrel (Sondra) Wood of Polo, MO, Chad (Katrina) Vanderman of Lone Jack, MO, Marvin (Rachelle) Forbes of Kansas City, MO and Mitchell (Kate) Forbes of Ankeny, IA; 8 great nieces; 5 great nephews; 1 great-great niece, and 5 great-great nephews. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel 816-252-7900)
Carolyn Jo Niccum-Armes
INDEPENDENCE - Carolyn Jo Niccum-Armes, 84, of Independence, MO, passed away on December 12, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital of Kansas City. She was born December 2, 1937, near California, Missouri, the daughter of Joseph and Maude (McCollester) Wolfrum.
Jaguars’ McVey repeats as ECJ’s top golfer
When Maya McVey was named The Examiner’s 2020 Golfer of the Year, the then-sophomore was stunned. “I was so surprised, I really couldn’t believe it,” McVey said.