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Recycling is confusing, especially when it comes to plastics. The new Recycle Plastics Better flyer from the Mid-America Regional Council is designed to provide clear information about what types of plastics are recyclable and where to recycle them in the Kansas City region.
Three general types of plastics regularly enter our homes: containers, film and Styrofoam. Each type is recyclable in the Kansas City metro area through different means:
“One of the goals of this effort is to dispel the myth that if a plastic item has a number in the arrow symbol on it, that it’s recyclable here in the Kansas City metro area,” said Matt Riggs, outreach coordinator for the MARC Solid Waste Management District. “Those numbers are just resin codes the plastics industry uses for sorting purposes. They’re not intended to denote an item’s recyclability in a given market such as Kansas City. It’s easier if people pay attention to the type of item, not its resin code. For example, water bottles are recyclable but not everything with a #1 resin code on it is recyclable.” Unfortunately, for every type of plastic that is recyclable, many are not. This is due mainly to the low value of the material combined with heavy food and beverage contamination. Plastic clamshells, takeout boxes, snack wrappers and Styrofoam food/beverage containers are just a few materials listed in the “No” section of the flyer. These items should be disposed in your trash. The Recycle Plastics Better flyer was created by the MARC Solid Waste Management District, which works directly with area material recovery facilities (MRFs) to ensure that the recycling information provided is both comprehensive and up to date. MRFs are where our curbside recyclables go for processing. “It’s not your city, your local trash hauler or the EPA that determines which items are recyclable in the Kansas City metro area,” said Riggs. “The MRFs determine which items are profitable and those are the items that show up on the ‘Yes’ list. The items on the ‘No’ list are too low in value and high in contaminates to make them worth recycling.” In addition to properly identifying plastic containers for recycling, residents need to properly prepare them. Recyclable plastic containers must be:
Plastic film and non-food Styrofoam packaging are not accepted by local MRFs, but are accepted by other businesses that have end markets for them.
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The Jacomo Chorale announced the selection of Noila Ortega as its director, and Hemdah Salonimer-Horner as its accompanist, to begin the Chorale’s 43rd season August 22nd. Born in Cuba and now residing in the Heart of America, Noila Ortega is a well rounded professional musician, conductor, and bilingual educator. Coming from a family of influential musicians, Ortega started piano at seven and graduated high school from National School of Art with an emphasis in Music Theory, Piano and Chamber Music Teaching. She continued her studies and graduated from the University of Arts in Havana, Cuba with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus in Orchestral Conducting and Musicology. She also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching with an emphasis in Foreign Languages (Spanish) from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Ortega has a broad range of experience in performing and conducting orchestras from large ballets to youth orchestras, accompanying ballet classes and choirs, as well as teaching all ages and levels. Currently, she is the head of the Music and Spanish departments at Outreach Christian Education, is a piano accompanist at the Kansas City Ballet, has a private teaching studio, and freelances as a conductor and accompanist. Hemdah has been an accompanist and piano instructor since 1984, bringing extensive experience to her role. Since August 2014, she has served as the accompanist at William Chrisman High School, currently under the direction of Timothy Gorski.
Hemdah has collaborated on musicals with her husband, Dr. John Horner, as the director, as well as with Julie McDaniel at Blue Springs City Theatre. She has also worked on a musical at Blue Springs High School and accompanied choirs at Southeast Junior High and the former O’Hara High School on James A. Reed. She looks forward to working on the Penguin Project’s production of Annie Jr. at Blue Springs City Theatre this coming season. Hemdah has 40 years of experience as a piano instructor, specializing in teaching autistic and ADHD students. She also coaches music teachers on supporting their autistic and ADHD students in sensory regulation, helping them stay calm, focused, and able to reach their potential and thrive in both music and life. Hemdah has a BA in Music Education from Graceland College, and a MM in Performance (Piano) from UMKC. The Jacomo Chorale, a non-auditioned choral group, is located in Blue Springs, MO and welcomes singers from around Eastern Jackson County and surrounding cities. It is a 501(c)3 organization. For additional information, contact Nancy White at [email protected] or https://jacomochorale.org/. The Chorale meets at Mission Woods Community of Christ 2800 NW Duncan Road, Blue Springs, rehearsing each Thursday night from 7-9 PM. Additional information is available from Nancy White at [email protected] or by calling 816.560.9148. https://jacomochorale.org/ https://www.facebook.com/jacomochorale To say Grain Valley enjoys its fireworks might be quite an understatement.
Grain Valley Bands will once again set up their tent in the parking lot of Grain Valley Price Chopper from June 27th - July 4th. The tent is open daily from 8:00am - 10:00pm. The Boy Scouts and Grain Valley Chamber of Commerce will also host their tent at the corner of Buckner Tarsney Road and SW Eagles Parkway from June 27th - July 4th. The tent is open daily from 8:00am - 10:00pm. The City of Grain Valley permits the discharge of fireworks between the hours of 9:00am - 11:00pm on the first Saturday of July each year as well as the third and fourth of July. In years which the third or fourth of July falls on a Saturday, July 2nd is also allowed. In 2024, July 4th falls on a Thursday. Kansas might use STAR bonds to lure Chiefs and Royals. Here’s how they worked on other projectsby Blaise Mesa, Beacon: Kansas Takeaways
Kansas could finance up to 70% of a Chiefs or Royals stadium under a new proposal to lure professional sports teams to the state. Kansas lawmakers have returned to Topeka for a special tax-cutting session and are expected to vote on a STAR bond proposal to finance a new stadium. STAR bonds, or sales tax and revenue bonds, pay for tourist attractions and then use the sales taxes collected at those attractions to pay off the construction debt. For stadiums, that means sales taxes on food, tickets or merchandise in that area are used to pay off the bulk of the debt instead of taxpayer dollars in the state general fund. That also means that sales tax dollars that might have otherwise paid for public services — including entertainment spending that shifts from an existing business to whatever a STAR bond financed — go to the project that’s financed with state help. Cities can opt out of offering their sales tax under the proposed bill. A Chiefs or Royals relocation from Missouri is marketed as a once-in-a-lifetime chance. Rep. Sean Tarwater, a Stilwell Republican, said the new stadiums and surrounding entertainment districts would pay for themselves. “(Kansans are) not going to pay a dime unless they visit the district,” Tarwater said. But Kansas has a mixed record on STAR bond projects, and the state has never used them to subsidize an NFL or MLB team before. How often does Kansas fail to pay off STAR bonds?A 2021 audit of the state’s STAR bond system found that some projects may need over 100 years to pay off their debt. But the Kansas Department of Commerce said almost 80% of STAR bonds projects are expected to pay off early — often in a few decades. The audit and a 2019 Kansas CIty Star article paint a bleak picture of STAR bonds, though, saying they are risky and used too often. The Prairiefire development in Overland Park — which has a museum, restaurants and shopping — defaulted on its bond just months ago. Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka closed down and is up for auction. The Schlitterbahn Water Park never recovered from the death of a then-legislator’s son on a waterslide and is another closed-down STAR bond project. “When everybody is talking about pie-in-the-sky dreams and all the different possibilities, you have to have an economist say, ‘Here’s what actually happens. Here are the facts.’ ... STAR bonds … simply do not work,” economist Michael Austin told lawmakers. The Kansas Speedway, opened in 2001, was the state’s first STAR bonds project. The original bond was for $24.3 million and has $10.6 million in outstanding debt, a 2023 report from the Department of Commerce said. Kansas has successfully funded some stadium projects through STAR bonds. Children’s Mercy Park, opened in 2011 and home of Sporting KC, was originally issued $150 million in bonds and paid off its debt early. Do any current STAR bonds projects compare to a Chiefs or Royals stadium district?In 2023, the Royals sold 1.3 million tickets and the Chiefs sold another 638,000. The Royals were a last-place team that year and poor play scared off some fans. The team sold 2.7 million regular-season tickets during its 2015 World Series run. A STAR bond district bringing in 2.7 million visitors is comparable to the Wichita River District, which had around 3 million visitors in 2018 and 2019. The river district is paying back a $55.3 million bond, while a Chiefs or Royals district could cost substantially more. The cost of any stadium is purely speculative, but the new Las Vegas Raiders stadium cost $1.9 billion when it opened in 2020. The new Texas Rangers stadium was $1.2 billion when it opened in 2020. That could mean around $1 billion or more for just a new Chiefs or Royals stadium. When the Royals asked Jackson County, Missouri, taxpayers to extend a sales tax to pay for a new downtown stadium earlier this year, that would have eaten up about $2 billion over 40 years to pay the principal and interest on construction costs. Half of that sales tax money would have gone to the Chiefs. Tarwater, the Stilwell Republican, said he expects the stadium districts to draw far more than the river district. For starters, the stadiums could host concerts, college football playoff games or even March Madness Final Four visits. Tarwater said the Arizona Diamondbacks draw millions more people who aren’t at the game because of a district around the stadium. “You’re talking 70-80,000 people coming to a region several times a year,” he said. “That generates a lot of commerce.” Some STAR bonds districts also went under because the attraction closed. It’s been decades since a major American sports team went out of business. How much power does the secretary of commerce have on these projects?The Legislature is expected to vote on a STAR bonds proposal on Tuesday. But the Legislature doesn’t have the final say on how much is spent. That falls to the secretary for the Department of Commerce. Bob North, chief counsel for the Department of Commerce, said STAR bonds usually only fund 30% of the proposed projects. The department could authorize financing for 50% of the bonds, but it determines how much bond funding to use by looking at expected revenue. Kansas is one of few states using STAR bonds to fund projects. North said that gives the state an edge in economic development. Not only does it create new tourist attractions, he said, but it improves the economic well-being of the state. “We believe STAR bonds work,” he said. “Over time, that’s going to continue to be proven to be true.” This article first appeared on Beacon: Kansas and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. Grain Valley Mayor Mike Todd has selected Eddie Saffell as the 2024 Grain Valley Citizen of the Year. Saffell will be honored along with citizens recognized by other eastern Jackson County mayors at the Truman Heartland Community Foundation's 29th annual Toast to Our Towns Gala on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. In a social media post announcing the selection, Todd explained why Saffell was selected for the honor. "One of the biggest honors I have each year is choosing our Truman Heartland Citizen of the Year. This year I have picked an individual who has been involved in about every aspect of Grain Valley. From protecting all of us during his time with the Central Jackson County Fire District to being the President of the Chamber of Commerce to also organizing the Grain Valley Community Parade. He also served on the Grain Valley School Board looking out for all of our kids and even though he retired from CJC he is still working part time with the City of Grain Valley as a building inspector. It is with great honor that I recognize Eddie Saffell as Grain Valley's 2024 Truman Heartland Citizen of the Year." For more information on the Toast to our Towns Gala, visit Gala | Truman Heartland Community Foundation (thcf.org). Prior reporting (Community Profile: Eddie Saffell): Quick News - Grain Valley News Grain Valley Mayor Mike Todd has selected Eddie Saffell as the 2024 Grain Valley Citizen of the Year. File photo
The third annual Juneteenth Celebration will take place at the Independence Uptown Market on Wednesday, June 19, from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Truman Heartland Community Foundation (THCF), on behalf of the Racial Equity Action Fund and CEO Discretionary Fund, sponsors this family-friendly community-driven event.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. Due to the slow pace of overland communication and the lack of Union presence in states like Texas at the time, the news of emancipation took a little over two months to reach all corners of the country. Major Gorgan Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, bringing news of freedom to the last group of enslaved people in the United States, marking the date now celebrated as Juneteenth. "Juneteenth is not only a celebration of the remarkable resilience of people in the past," noted Phil Hanson, President and CEO of Truman Heartland Community Foundation, "but it’s also about celebrating the achievements of people of color today and showing the depth and breadth of this dynamic community's growth and success. We’re proud to support such a worthwhile community event." A stage for live musical performances by LeVelle, Sensational Wonders, JahVelle, Lori Tucker and Millie Edwards will be set up inside the Independence Uptown Market pavilion. A variety of vendors and community organizations, like the Mid-Continent Public Library’s Reading Rocket, will be set up underneath the open-air pavilion to engage visitors. Lots of food options will be available for purchase from Amiya Faye Catering, LLC, Chef Tim’s Food Truck, Sweet Peaches Cobblers, and Vee’s BBQ Truck. At sundown, visitors can enjoy a free screening of the movie “I’m So Glad” at the nearby Pharoah Theater. For more information about this community-driven event led by Anthony J. Mondaine Sr., visit https://www.juneteenthindependence.org. People looking to rehome their surplus household items can find a nonprofit organization that can put them to good use at Un-Dumpster Day on Saturday, June 8, from 8:00am - Noon at Winnetonka High School, 5815 NE 48th St., Kansas City, MO. Some of the items to be accepted include gently used mattresses, appliances, bikes, books, clothing, linens, toys, games and puzzles, furniture and other household goods that will be distributed to help people and pets in the Kansas City area. In addition to the one-stop donation collection, donors can also take advantage of shredding services and electronics and tire recycling courtesy of a partnership with the City of Kansas City, Mo. For a full list of the items and guidelines for giving, visit https://reusefull.org/un-dumpster-day-june-2024/. Participating charity partners include:
Area residents can clear out unwanted items and help local charities at Un-Dumpster Day on Saturday, June 8, from 8:00am - Noon at Winnetonka High School, 5815 NE 48th St., Kansas City, MO. Photo credit: Re.Use.Full.
Lawmakers clarify some confusion to let more counties freeze property taxes for seniorsby Meg Cunningham, Beacon: Missouri Takeaways
Missouri lawmakers gave counties a dose of much-needed clarity in May when they passed a bill aimed at clarifying a 2023 law that lets counties pass a senior property tax freeze, aimed at those 62 and older. The law passed last year gave counties the power to freeze property tax rates for Missourians who were eligible for Social Security. But the law left room for interpretation — and confusion. For instance, it didn’t include an outline for how counties should go about the freeze or who would qualify. Counties weren’t sure how to interpret “eligible for Social Security.” Did that mean 62 and older? What about people on pensions, like retired teachers or railroad workers? Were they out of luck? Some counties thought an annual application would be required, and others wanted to put a cap on home values eligible for the tax break. As a result, only the state’s larger counties have been bold enough to pass the freeze. Jackson, Platte and Clay counties passed the freeze in the Kansas City area, while St. Louis, St. Charles and Greene counties have passed the freeze in other parts of the state. In the meantime, smaller counties took a wait-and-see approach — seeing what the General Assembly might yet do and measuring the potential impact on what a freeze would mean for libraries and school and fire districts. Lawmakers answered some of those questions this year with a bill sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, a Platte County Republican who backed the original bill giving counties the power to freeze rates for seniors. They also conceded that the freeze law would likely need future updates. But Luetkemeyer, pointing to legislative gridlock, suggested that lawmakers delay making more changes to the bill because it was already so far along in the process. The clarification bill has yet to be signed by Gov. Mike Parson. What answers does the bill provide for Missouri’s senior tax freeze?Counties were largely unsure which property owners could qualify for the freeze. Initially, the bill said that Missourians eligible for Social Security would be able to receive the freeze. But counties were afraid to open themselves up to lawsuits depending on how they interpreted that language. So lawmakers clarified that part of the bill by changing the language to Missourians 62 and older. The senior property tax freeze came amid property tax assessments that shocked many Missourians. The 2024 bill also clarified that the freeze wouldn’t work in reverse. If the assessed value of property dropped, so would the tax bill even if the owner had benefited from the freeze. The bill also makes clear homeowners who are behind on their property taxes won’t be eligible for the freeze until they catch up payments. It also clarifies that if homeowners make improvements that raise the assessed value of their home, their rate will be increased to reflect those improvements. Previous language also allowed for county residents to petition to pass the freeze if local officials don’t enact it. The new bill would let counties go back and tweak their programs without voter approval. It also gives counties full control over how to tailor their property tax freezes. This article first appeared on Beacon: Missouri and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. On the evening of May 27th, the Valley Wagon, a local produce stand that has expanded in recent years to include flowers, ice cream, and a variety of home décor and gift items, announced via Facebook that it would be closing immediately. The social media announcement stated:
“After some very hard conversations and some long nights a decision has been made. We are closing The Valley Wagon in Grain Valley. The city of Grain Valley has put some pressure on us after 4 years of business to bring our site up to the city standard codes. Those standards and codes are to build permanent structures and pave our site. Those improvements cost more than the business can withstand. This is not the only reason the decision was made we also have the rising cost of goods, shipping, produce production, labor, and a host of all the expenses of running a business that has cut our margins. Stack all of this on a family life trying to raise kids keep the family intact and have happiness has put strain on our life. We love all of our customers and will miss everyone dearly and we know you will miss us just as much but we have to make hard decisions to protect our well being. We would like to thank each and every one of you for your support and kindness while we were in business we could not have built the business we had without you. This decision is effective immediately we are officially closed. Thank you again for all the great years.” Predictably, the announcement created a series of online conversations among citizens and pulled Mayor Mike Todd into the fray online. The produce stand and additional structures are located at 1451 S Buckner Tarsney Road and owned by Vince and Melissa Moehle. The Moehles began the business as a mobile produce wagon where customers could pick up fresh produce and pay on the honor system via a box on the wagon. The Moehles expanded in 2020, purchasing the approximate 3-acre lot at 1451 S Buckner Tarsney. The property is located along a floodway line. “We were fully aware of floodway line, and we did get permission from the city to operate at that location as long as everything was mobile,” Melissa Moehle said. In 2021, the Moehles added a portable shed in addition to the produce wagon, and in 2022, added a second portable shed where they sold ice cream and other packaged dessert and snack items. Electricity was added to the structure and permitted by the City in 2022. The Moehles also added fencing and gravel to the area, and Melissa Moehle stated city officials who permitted the electrical did not raise concern about these additions at the time. Mayor Mike Todd said the business is permitted as a produce wagon and one building temporarily. “They are supposed to remove them at the end of every season and bring them back. That is what their permit is for. I know it is hard to believe that the city is nice sometimes, and we were just letting it go. We let the unpermitted building go for at least a year. That is where issues started coming in because we were not making them meet requirements that other retail businesses meet. They have a port-a-potty, there is no water on site, no sewer, they have gravel dow, and these are all things that other retail sites would not be able to do,” Todd said. On January 2, 2024, Community Development Director Mark Trosen sent an email to the Moehles stating that “We have had a few inquiries regarding the number of buildings, signage and the businesses being operated from the Valley Wagon location. Our Building Official, Mike Russell, and I would like to meet and discuss these items with you.” Melissa Moehle said she did not see this initial email as they do not regularly check their email in the off-season. Moehle said her first notification of an issue came in April, when Trosen called Moehle to inquire if they had seen his email requesting a meeting. Moehle said she told Trosen she had not seen the email, and this is the first time she was aware of any concerns. A meeting was scheduled for April 12th, where Trosen and Russell met with the Moehles at the Valley Wagon premises. Moehle said Trosen stated they had received a number of call and complaints about the number of buildings on the property and expansion plans that appeared to violate city code. Moehle said she asked for details regarding the number and nature of the complaints and Trosen said they were undocumented and could not provide detail regarding how many complaints had been received. Moehle said they were provided three options, and that all options provided would lead to a hardship for their business:
Moehle stated plans for 2024 also included a bargain barn in the original shed structure as well as patio furniture for sale, and the couple was informed these would not be permitted as it falls outside the scope of a farmers’ market or produce stand. Plans to add a food truck on site were also discussed and city staff explained that this feature could not be added without proper licensing, and the truck could not remain on site overnight. Moehle said the couple left the meeting feeling blindsided. “It reduced me to tears and that takes me a lot. This is our livelihood,” Moehle said. Moehle said the couple began researching their options and found information on filing a variance application, which they completed and turned into City Hall. Moehle stated while they waited for a reply, she and her husband reached out to Missouri State Representative Jeff Coleman via email, as well as the mayor and aldermen representing the area where they business is located. Additionally, Vince Moehle reached out to FEMA for clarification of the rules. Moehle said they contacted an engineer who began exploring options and costs to complete the studies required. In an April 25th email to Melissa Moehle, Trosen stated he had reviewed the application and addressed why a variance could not be granted: “I have reviewed your variance application. In the application, you stated that I did not provide the variance process as an option during our meeting on April 12, 2024. The reason is the City cannot grant a variance within a designated Floodway unless there have been hydrologic and hydraulic analyses prepared by Missouri Registered Engineer using Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines that the proposed encroachment would not result in any increase in flood levels or FEMA issues a Letter of Map Amendment Revision (LOMAR) removing the property from the floodway. The City participates in the National Flood Insurance Program which offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners. To be a participating community, the city has agreed to adopt and enforce floodplain management ordinances. If ordinances are not enforced, we could jeopardize our residents no longer being eligible for flood insurance. The City Code of Ordinances contains Chapter 415 that pertains to the adoption of floodplain management regulations. I believe you are familiar with these regulations since you provided a copy from one of the sections. In Section 415.050 under paragraph D (see attachment), it states that: 2. The community shall prohibit any encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements, and other development within the adopted regulatory floodway unless it has been demonstrated through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed in accordance with standard engineering practice that the proposed encroachment would not result in any increase in flood levels within the community during the occurrence of the base flood discharge. Therefore, the items referenced in the application that are on-site or requesting to be on-site: fencing, gravel, portable shed(s), portable storage container, food trailer, port-a-potty, water storage on-site, solar pole lights and shade cloth are in violation of this code section. Referring to Section 415.060, Floodplain Management Variance Procedures, under paragraph E, item 3 (see attachment), it states the following: 3. Variances shall not be issued within any designated floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge would result. As stated above, we are unable to process your variance application because of Section 415.060 E. 3. The application is incomplete because it does not contain the necessary hydrologic and hydraulic studies that need to be reviewed and approved by FEMA to determine that the existing encroachment(s) would not result in any increase in flood levels. You can pick up your application and check at the Water Utility Billing counter in City Hall where you dropped it off last week. The violation noted above regarding Section 415.050 D.2 is being referred to the Code Enforcement Section who will be in touch with you in writing.” Moehle said the couple felt they were faced with a “no win situation. We are still going to have to move all the structures and downsize our business. We are way behind on sales from last year, and it became not feasible to stay open.” Todd said the announcement of their closure came as a surprise to the city as well. “As of last week, their engineer came into city hall and pulled all of our flood management stuff that we had, so we thought that was the way they were going. No one at City Hall had any indication they were closing. No one said anything to us, and no one from the city said we were going to close them. We were going to renew their business license even though they were not meeting requirements because they were working toward a solution, we thought,” Todd said. Mayor Mike Todd and the Moehles have a meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon, May 30th to discuss the issues and options available to the Valley Wagon. The National WWI Museum and Memorial announced its newest exhibition, Sacred Service. Opening on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Sacred Service highlights the chaplains from many faiths and fighting nations in WWI whose service provided friendship, compassion and spiritual guidance. With hundreds of thousands enlisting to fight, religious guidance and leadership become priorities and rabbis, pastors, monks, imams, priests answer the call. Many were as unprepared for the horrors of war as the soldiers they served, yet strove to bring courage, comfort and compassion to millions – on and off the battlefield. Sacred Service is a powerful view of the Great War beyond combat tactics and troop movements, and highlights the equally intense, yet singular experiences of the chaplains – whether faithful, doubting or visionary – as they counseled their legions. “The individual stories of WWI highlight what ordinary people were experiencing during WWI. Sacred Service is a true and personal look into the experience of chaplains and the importance of faith, compassion and friendship during one’s bleakest hour,” Matt Naylor, President and CEO of the National WWI Museum and Memorial said. Guiding visitors on a journey through the physical and spiritual environment of war, Sacred Service incorporates artifacts, film, images, first-person accounts and – for the first time – interactive 3D digital models. Select objects in Sacred Service will be accompanied by a QR code that leads guests to the digital platform Sketchfab to view the object in 3D. The technology allows an individual to maneuver the object in a digital environment, in some cases even flipping it over so see the bottom or back, otherwise not visible in the exhibition. Admission to Sacred Service is included in a general admission ticket. A variety of engaging programs will support the exhibition. Stay tuned to theworldwar.org for more information. The National WWI Museum and Memorial announced its newest exhibition, Sacred Service. Opening on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Sacred Service highlights the chaplains from many faiths and fighting nations in WWI whose service provided friendship, compassion and spiritual guidance. Photo credit: National WWI Museum and Memorial
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