Episodes
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Oral History: Donald Ray Hill
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Donald Ray Hill became the first player in the history of Independence, KS Little League Baseball to hit an over-the-fence home run when he smashed a three-run blast on July 12, 1954, at Clark James Field. Don was honored in 2019, at the Independence Historical Museum and Arts Center, joining their Baseball Hall of Fame. This is an interview with Don and his wife Vernie.
Don and Vernie Hil
Tribute written by Craig Null
Honoring Don at the Independence Historical Museum and Arts Center, Independence, Kansas
Don Hill is in the Hall of Fame, IHMAC
Friday Jan 26, 2018
Author Interview: Marilyn Johnson, pen name Sue Snow
Friday Jan 26, 2018
Friday Jan 26, 2018
Marilyn Johnson has been active in literary arts for several years. She is a member of the Kansas Authors Club and is the Publicity and Writers in the Community Chairs. She has also served as Secretary for District 3, southeast Kansas of the Kansas Authors Club and is presently the Membership Chair for District 3. Besides the book Little Magpie and the Wild Pony Hunt, she is working on a sequel to that book as well as an adult time travel book, "Dancing In Time" book one of her Time Keeper series. Marilyn and her husband Ace of 17 years owned and operated Glencliff Farm Bed Breakfast and Spa for five years. She ran the day spa and trained several massage therapists over the years, offering a full range of day spa packages. She and her husband sold the Bed and Breakfast in 2004 and Marilyn resumed a private massage practice in Independence until 2014 during which time she retired and has worked on her writing full time since then. In 2017 she organized the Independence Inksmith Writers group that meets every 4th Saturday of each month at 11:00 at Ane Maes Coffee and Sandwich shop in Independence. Each meeting features a program with guest speaker on one of the many areas of writing from fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, journalism, self-publishing and social media marketing just to name a few. The meetings are open to the public and there are neither dues nor formal membership.
Friday Dec 08, 2017
Author Interview: Collette Reichenberger
Friday Dec 08, 2017
Friday Dec 08, 2017
Judy Carroll and Collette Reichenberger are the co-authors of two children’s historical fiction books, and their blog is found at www.onceupontheprairieblog.wordpress.com
Their books Cameos of Courage and Cameos of Strength can be purchased at Magnolia Scents by Design, 106 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Independence, KS 67301 or by calling (620) 331-8900. Check out their website: Magnolia Scents by Design
Their books are also available at Sayers Ace Hardware Inc., 314 N. Penn Ave, Independence, KS 67301 or by calling (620) 331-1690.
The books can also be purchased on amazon.
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Author Interview: Cherilyn Hindle Hearn
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Author Interview: Hazel Spire
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Hazel Spire was born and raised in England and she came to the US after meeting her GI husband in Iran. Her first YA mystery, SECRET OF THE SEVENTH GATE (Royal Fireworks 2001), takes place amid the turmoil of Iran’s Islamic Revolution. Her second novel, ARROWHEAD’S LOST HOARD (P3 Press 2008), is about kids finding Roman treasure on a fictional British island.
Hazel has self-published three poetry chapbooks: HOMEWARD TRACKS, TAPESTRY OF TIME, and KALEIDOSCOPE. The poems range in style, from sonnet to haiku to free verse to limerick. Subjects include family, faith, nature, and parody. 60+ pieces, printed in a variety of magazines, have won awards from Kansas Voices, Astra Arts Festival, and more.
Seven years ago, Hazel retired from full-time teaching in Texas and moved to Sedan, KS, where she is illustrating an ABC of London and writing a memoir based on recipes. Her other interests are crafts, music, photography, and reading.
Thursday Aug 31, 2017
Community Organization: Independence Diversity Task Force
Thursday Aug 31, 2017
Thursday Aug 31, 2017
Our Goals:
In the spirit of inclusiveness, there will be 10 leaders representing diverse populations serving on board in the community by the end of 2011.
In the spirit of inclusiveness, there will be 10 leaders representing diverse populations completing Leadership Independence by the end of 2011.
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
Oral History: Bertha May LaSalle
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
Bertha May LaSalle was born July 13, 1923, "on a clap of thunder" according to her mother. She was named after her maternal grandmother. Bertha is an active and vibrant member of the community.
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Interview : Indie Hip-Hop Artist MC Lars
Friday Jul 14, 2017
Friday Jul 14, 2017
This interview took place on 4/30/2015, at the Independence Public Library. MC Lars came to Independence as part of the Big Read Grant, April-June 2015, a community-wide celebration of Edgar Allan Poe. He gave a workshop with students at Independence High School and performed that evening for the community.
Friday Jun 30, 2017
Author Interview: Judy Carroll
Friday Jun 30, 2017
Friday Jun 30, 2017
Judy Carroll grew up on a working farm in Kansas. After college, she worked in Wichita for Channel 8, KPTS and as a paralegal. After moving to Independence, Kansas, Carroll worked at a variety of part-time jobs before working as a paralegal for 28 years. She and her husband, Dan, are the parents of four children and have eight, soon to be nine, grandchildren.
These short pieces are taken from my blog, Family, Laughter and Laundry. As the mother of four and grandmother of eight, family is important to me. Laughter is important in a family, and whether, it is important or not, laundry is also a part of family life.
To Catch a Mouse
Who’s Afraid of a Big, Bad Spider?
What’s for Dinner?
A Remote Emergency
And How was your Day?
When Nature comes Calling
The Joys of Youth
Beautiful Freedom
Carroll’s blog, Family, Laughter and Laundry is found at www.judithacarroll.wordpress.com
Judy Carroll and Collette Reichenberger are the co-authors of Cameos of Courage, a children’s historical fiction book, and their blog is found at www.onceupontheprairieblog.wordpress.com