Greenwood Native Continues U.S. Navy “We Build, We Fight” Seabee Tradition

Greenwood Native Continues U.S. Navy “We Build, We Fight” Seabee Tradition

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March 7, 2020 By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Finley Jr.Navy Office of Community Outreach “We Build, We Fight” has been the motto of the U. S. Navy’s Construction Force, known as the “Seabees,” for more than seven decades. The…

What are Some Floral Arrangements for Grave Sites?

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March 7, 2020 One of the most common ways to show your respects at a loved one’s gravesite is to leave a floral arrangement. It might surprise you to learn that there’s more than one way to do this, and that graveside…

LSR7 Special Education Program Evaluation

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February 29, 2020 Mallory Herrmanncitydesk@lstribune.net The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District is looking back at some successes – and some opportunities for improvement – for their special education program during the 2018–2019 school year. Dr. Staci Mathes, executive director for special services,…

Larry Anderson, Former Board Of Education Member Seeks R7 Seat

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February 29, 2020 Larry Anderson, a general engineer for the Federal Aviation Administration, is a candidate for the Lee’s Summit R-7 Board of Education. He already possesses the Missouri School Board Association’s second highest certification from the nearly six years he served…

The Phases of Grief

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February 22, 2020 It is often said that grief is a journey—and for many individuals, that journey leads through five distinct phases of emotional expression. While these phases of grief are not etched into stone, and some individuals may experience them differently…

Lee’s Summit R-7 School Board approves new executive director of public relations

admin February 21, 2020

Feb. 21, 2020 Lee’s Summit, Feb. 20, 2020: The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District Board of Education approved the employment of a new executive director of public relations at the Board’s Feb. 20 meeting. Katy Bergen, the district’s assistant director of public…

Lee’s Summit Chamber Hosting R-7 School Board Candidate Forum

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The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce will host a candidate forum for the 2020 LSR-7 School Board election. The forum will be held on Wednesday, March 11, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit. Each candidate will receive…

Requesting Military Honors for a Deceased Veteran: Determining Eligibility

staff2 February 15, 2020

Feburary 15, 2020 It is a beautiful thing—the ability to truly honor a veteran who has served their country upon the event of their passing. The rendering of military funeral honors for a deceased veteran is a service that is mandated by…

Lee’s Summit Fire Department to Hold Recruitment Open House

admin February 13, 2020

By Assistant Chief Jim Eden Lee’s Summit Fire Department The Lee’s Summit Fire Department is holding a Recruitment Open House for qualified candidates interested in a career as a firefighter/paramedic. The open house is scheduled for Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to…

Foundations For Our Future Interview

admin February 6, 2020

Feb. 6, 2020 It has been an absolute pleasure meeting with Lee’s Summit residents and organizations during this campaign to learn more about their vision for our community and to share my plans for how I intend to represent them and lead…