Residents of the United States spend July 4th celebrating the country’s independence. Though July 4 has served as America’s Independence Day for centuries, many other significant and memorable events have taken place on the fourth day of July.
Harvey Haeker took this photo of the red, white and blue hay bales at the Holm farm on 280 Road between Bushong and Americus recently. “America is alive and well,” he said of the patriotic display.
More than 332 million people live in the United States, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. There’s a good chance that, come July 4th, a considerable number of those individuals will be hosting or attending parties to celebrate American independence.
COMMUNITY HELP -- Children in the First Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School pose Friday with a car-load of donation items for Morris County Care and Share. Church pastor Chris Carlson said there were 36 kids in VBS this year, with Friday being the last day for the summer program. The children raised more than $400 worth in food items and about $100 in cash this year. To help the community further, First Baptist Church will begin offering free summer meals Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings, starting July 11 at the church, 501 Country Lane in Council Grove.
This photo was captured by Elvie Aikens of Wilsey on May 22. “We had a beautiful sunrise Sunday morning,” she said. “The sky was red, but it looked like this when I got out to take the picture.”
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