The Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum in Republic held a ribbon cutting on May 28 to celebrate the reopening of the visitor center and museum that wraps up 18-months of the $3.5 million renovations.
The Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum in Republic held a ribbon cutting on May 28 to celebrate the reopening of the visitor center and museum that wraps up 18-months of the $3.5 million renovations.
Aurora’s Daniel celebrates 100th birthday
Aurora Advertiser
On Apr. 27, the Aurora City Council made a Proclamation of Recognition for Aurora resident Harriett Daniel in honor of her 100th birthday on May 11, declaring it Harriett Daniel Day for the City of Aurora.
On May 11, the centenarian celebrated her birthday with friends and family at Allgeier Manor in Aurora with a barbeque and a TV interview from KY3 News in Springfield.
“I am the oldest person here, I have been in these apartments for 34 years in December, so don’t you think I might own a little part?” joked Daniels during the festivities.
This year, teacher appreciation week fell on May 2 through May 8, with Teacher Appreciation Day on May 4.
After voting took place the week prior, Curtis Bishop, a physical education and health teacher at Aurora Junior High, was named the Aurora’s teacher of the year on Apr. 30.