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Dia De Los Caidos fue originalmente conocido como Decoracion Del Dia porque fue un tiempo
reservado para honrar a la Guerra Civil de la nacion por decorar sus tumbas. Fue primero ampliamente obsrvado el 30 de Mayo de 1868 para conmemorar el sacrificio de los soldados de la Guerra
Civil por la proclamacion del Geneal John A Logan del ran ejercito de la Republica, un organizacion
de ex marineros y soldados.
El 05 de Mayo de 1868, General Logan declaro en General Orden No. 11 que: “El dia 30 de
Mayo de 1868 se senala a los efectos de derrame con flores o de lo contrario adorner las tumbas de
camaradas que murieron en defense de su pais durante la ultima rebellion, y cuyos cuerpos ahora
yacen en casi cada ciudad, pueblo y aldea cementerio en la tierra en su observancia no se prescribe
ningun tipo de ceremonia pero los mensajes y camaradas a su manera organizara tales servicios de
guarnicion y testimonios de respeto lo que permitan las circunstancias.”
Durante la primera celebracion de Decoracion Dia General James Garfield pronuncio un discurso
en el Cementerio Nacional de Arlington, tras lo cual ayudo a 5,000 participante para adorner las tumbas de la Union y Confederados mas de 20,000 soldados enterrados en el cementerio.
Esta celebracion de 1868 fue inspirada por las celebraciones locales del dia en varias cuidades a
lo largo de Estados Unidos que habian tenido lulgar en los tres anos desde la Guerra Civil. Varios
del norte y las ciudades del sur pretenden ser la cuna del Memorial Day, incluydendo Columbus, MS,
Macon Ga, Iola, PA y Carbondale, IL.
Por finales de 1800, muchas comunidades en todo el pais habian comenzado a celebrar el dia de
los caidos y, despues de 1 guerra mundial, las celebraciones tambien comenzaron a render homenaje a aquellos que habian muerto en todas las guerras de los Estados Unidos.
In 1969, el gobierno federal, ajo la direccion del Presidente Linden Johnson declared Waterloo,
NY la cuna official del dia de los caidos. Eligieron Day, un evento annual, toda la comunidad durante
el cual residents y negocios cerrados decorado las bumbas de los soldados con flores y banderas.
In 1971, Congreso declarado fiesta nacional a celebrarse el ultimo lunes de Mayo dia de los caidos. Dia de los Veteranos, un dia resevado para honrar a todos los veteranos, vivo y muerto, se celebra cada ano el 11 de Noviembre.
Hoy, dia de conmenoracion de celebra en el Cementrerio Nacional de Arlington con una ceremonia en la cual se coloca una pequena bandera estadounidense en cada tumba. Tambien es costumbre que el Presidente o Presidenta Vide a dar un discurso en honor a las contribuciones de los
muertos y a colocar una ofrenda floral en la tumbadel soldado desconocido. Uns 5,000 personas anualmente asistir a la ceremonia. Various Estados del sur siguen ignorando un dia especial para honrar a los muertos Confederados. Esto es generalmente llamado Confederate Memorial Day.
Mississippi: el pasado Lunes en Abril; Alabama: Cuarto Lunes enAbril; Georgia: El 26 de Abril;
Taxas: 19 de Enero; Louisiana: 3 de Junio; Tennessee: El 3 de Junio; Carolina del sur: El 10 de
Mayo; y Carolina del Norte: 10 de Mayo.
Durante el siglo pasado, mas de 35 millones de hombres y mujeres respondieron a la llamada a
las armas en la 1 Guerra Mundial, 2 Guerra Mundial, Corea, Vietnam, El Golfo Persico, Irak, Afganistan e innumerables compromisios militares anonimas. Mas de media million de ellos numca vino
casero. Algunos murieron en la batalla, otros en cautiverio y todos murieron muy pronto.
Recientes acciones militares en Afganistan e Ira khan ofrecido frescos recuerdos de la realidad
humana de Guerra hombres y mujeres communes dejano casas y familias y todos saben que arriesgan sus vidas por un ideal de honor, o deber, o simplemente para proteger al soldado junto a ellos.
Una gran deuda con los cientos de miles de nuestros ciudadanos que han dado el ultimo sacrificio
de sus vidas prestando atencion a la llamada de la nacion al servicio.
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Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation’s Civil
War dead by decorating their graves. It was first widely observed on May 30th, 1868 to commemorate the sacrifices
of Civil War soldiers by proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization
of former sailors and soldiers.
On May 5th, 1868, General Logan declared in General Order No. 11 that: “The 30th day of
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lington National Cemetery, after which 5,000 participants helped to decorate the graves of the Truancy Ordinance
more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried in the cemetery.
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This 1868 Celebration was inspired by local observances of the day in several towns throughout America that had taken place in the three years since the Civil War. Several Northern and Southern cities claim
to be the birthplace of Memorial Day, including Columbus, MS, Macon, GA, Boalsburg, PA, and Carbondale, IL.
By the late 1800’s, many communities across the country had begun to celebrate Memorial Day and, after World
War 1, observances also began to honor those who had died in all of America’s wars.
In 1968, the federal government, under the direction of President Lyndon Johnson, declared Waterloo, NY the
official birthplace of Memorial Day. They chose Waterloo – which had first celebrated the day on May 5th, 1866 –
because the town had made Memorial Day an annual, community-wide event during which businesses closed and
residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags.
In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be celebrated the last Monday in May. Veterans
Day, a day set aside to honor all veterans, living and dead, is celebrated each year on November 11th.
Today, Memorial Day is celebrated at Arlington National Cemetery with a ceremony in which a small American
flag is placed on each grave. It is also customary for the president or vice-president to give a speech honoring the
contributions of the dead and lay a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. About 5,000 people attend the ceremony annually.
Several southern states continue to set aside a special day for honoring the Confederate dead. This is usually
called Confederate Memorial Day. Mississippi: last Monday in April
Louisiana: June 3rd
Alabama: fourth Monday in April
Tennessee: June 3rd Georgia: April 26th
South Carolina: May 10th
Texas: January 19th
North Carolina: May 10th
Over the past century, more than 35 million men and women answered the call to arms in World War 1, World
War 11, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan, and countless unnamed military engagements. More
than half a million of them never came home. Some died in battle, others in captivity, all died too soon.
Recent military action in Afghanistan and Iraq has offered fresh reminders of the human reality of war ordinary
men and women leaving homes and families and all they know to risk their lives for an ideal of honor, or duty, or just
to protect the soldier next to them. We owe a great debt to the hundreds of thousands of our citizens who have given
the ultimate sacrifice of their lives heeding the nation’s call to service.
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ENHANCEMENT IN ACTION
Plein Air Fest
The Penn Valley Park Conservancy is hosting the annual Plein Air Art
Festival May 13th thru 16th. Artists will be working throughout the park 24/7
for four days, creating beautiful, original works of art.
Come join them for three quick-paint competitions, where the artists are
challenged to create an original work of art in (2) hours or less. Prizes will
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be awarded to the winners, and artwork is available for viewing and purchase at the conclusion of each event.
The public is invited to watch all quick paint events. They are as follows.
May 14th, 5-7pm. Just Off Broadway Theater
May 15th, 5-7pm. At the Liberty Memorial
May 16th, 7-9pm. Penn Valley Park Lake Valley
For more information about the event or tot ask questions, join us on facebook.
Artists: to participate in the festival and be eligible for all prizes you must register at
http://pennvalleypark.org/fest/artist/ prior to May 12th.
During the event, follow their Instagram and Twitter: @PennValleyPark.
Event hashtags: #PleinAirKC #PennValley Park.
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PANHANDLERS
When driving or walking, most of us have at some time been approached by persons asking for money or
food. Many are seen day-after-day at the same corners or locations. Though we feel the need to support these
people, they do have options and alternatives to begging for our financial assistance.
At a recent MainCor Association meeting, an officer of the KCPD Central Division said that while stopping and
searching panhandlers, some were in possession of from a few hundred to $3000 in cash!
Below are police department recommendations for what to do when approached by these persons.
1. Don’t give money to panhandlers.
2. Acknowledge a panhandler with a nod, and answer the request for money by saying NO. Then walk or drive away.
3. Don’t enter into a discussion with panhandlers who try to persuade you to give money. This only prolongs
our discomfort and wastes time.
4. Call the police (911) if you feel threatened or harassed. Aggressive begging is illegal.
5. Walk with confidence – the streets of Kansas City belong to all of us.
6. Don’t be fooled. Food, shelter and other assistance are available. Use common sense and good judgment
when you are again approached.
7. Give your donations to organizations that help those in need.
Below are some of the organizations where food, clothing and shelter are available to those who are in need.
Homeless Hotline – (816) 474-4599 • Restart, Inc., 918 E. 9th St. – (816) 309-9048 24-hour line, Youth Hotline
(816) 472-5664 24-hour access line • City Union Mission – Men’s Shelter, 1108 E. 10th St, (816) 474-9380 • Family
Shelter, 1310 Wabash (816) 474-9380 • Kansas City Community Kitchen, 415 W. 13th St. (816) 474-6524 •
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church / Food Pantry, 11 E. 40th St. (816) 913-2850.
Consider contributing to these charitable organizations versus giving handouts. Your money will be warmly
received and wisely spent in assisting those in need.
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The Truman Road Community Improvement District (TRCID) is seeking possible
candidates for board membership. You must be a property owner or business
owner/manager along or near Truman Road.
If you wish to be considered for the board of an established and progressive CID,
please call Dick Bassett at (913) 908-4941. All inquiries are welcome
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•TRCID Security Patrols
The Truman Road Community Improvement District (TRCID) provides security patrols to Truman Road and our CID member businesses. North Kansas City
Bureau Of Investigation (NKCBI) has performed well during its hours of patrol,
addressing loitering, theft and vandalism. Their limited coverage hours vary between 8:00PM and 4:00AM, (4) days a week.
They conduct checks for building security, door and glass repairs needed,
burnt-out lights, unlocked doors, open gates, damaged fences, and graffiti.
NKCBI also addresses people who should not be on your property. They
inspect and report unauthorized parked cars and unattended vehicles.
If you become aware of or see suspicious activities, vandalism or crimes, always call the police first. Otherwise, call our security people. Kansas City, MO Police Department – Emergencies (911)
KCMO Police, East Patrol – Non-Emergencies (816) 234-5530
North KC Bureau Of Investigation – (816) 471-2335
Our mutual goal is to keep the TRCID businesses, Truman Road, and surrounding areas safe and clean.
LITTERING
Per Kansas City Ordinance, Article III, Section 62-89, illegal dumping is
defined as follows.
“Prohibited: No person shall dump or otherwise deposit or cause,
permit, suffer or allow the dumping or depositing of any garbage, rubbish,
yard waste, litter or any other any private property or in any refuse
container located thereon offensive or disagreeable thing inn any
public place, public building or market, or on or along any sidewalk,
street, alley, boulevard, highway, right-of-way, viaduct, tunnel, park or
parkway, or upon any private property or in any refuse container
located thereon without the consent of the owner of the property, nor
shall any person dump or deposit or cause, permit, suffer or allow the
dumping or depositing of garbage or household refuse in any city litter can or basket upon any street.”
Penalties may be up to a $1000 fine and/or incarceration. Unfortunately, because of staffing limitations,
enforcement of citations is limited.
In April, our workers collected and arranged disposal of (23) tires
and 264 bags of trash, along with over 600 lbs. of bulk items such as
old TV sets, insulation, wood, clothing and household trash. We
encourage you to report those you see littering. If possible get a
license plate number. Please help us decrease such violations so we
can continue to be proud of our Truman Road Corridor.
Graffiti continues to be a problem on and around Truman Road
buildings and properties. Efforts to cover up or remove graffiti continue. In one instance, almost an entire building wall was “disfigured”
with spray paint signs, emblems and writing. Unfortunately spray paint
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Your new TRCID office is just inside the
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Glass Recycling Makes $ense
Last year Kansas Citians threw away 150 million pounds of glass. Kansas City businesses use nearly 100 million pounds of recycled glass every year. Throughout the
U.S. nearly 30% of all glass containers are recycled. Last year greater K.C. ranked last
among major metropolitan areas with a recycling rate of only 5%. Container glass is
100% recyclable, and can be recycled endlessly.
Using recycled glass produces 20% less air pollution and 50% less water pollution
than creating new glass or fiberglass from raw materials. Recycling just one glass bottle
saves enough electricity to light a 100-watt light bulb for (4) hours. Recycled glass is
a primary ingredient in fiberglass insulation and new glass containers. A six-pack of recycled beer bottles produces enough fiberglass insulation to fill a standard wall cavity.
Ripple Glass has constructed a state-of-the-art processing plant right here in KC,
and placed 60 dedicated glass recycling containers throughout the metro area. To find
the collection site nearest you visit rippleglasskc.com.
RIPPLE GLASS (816) 221-glass (4527)
P.O. Box 414197 •
Kansas City, MO 64141
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main entrance to the Elmwood Cemetery,
4900 Truman Rd, KCMO 64127.
You are cordially invited to visit us in our
new office. There is ample parking. And
as before, you are welcome to visit any
morning from 8:00AM to noon, Monday
thru Friday.
We can still be reached at:(913) 908-4941.
Our e-mail is [email protected].
Throughout the year you will receive the
same great services of security patrols,
trash & tires pick-ups, graffiti removal, and
winter sidewalk snow removal as before.
Maintenance and beautification will continue to be two of our TRCID goals.
Don’t forget to visit our web site at
www.TRCIDKC.ORG where you can
access our past and current newsletters.

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