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 Neewollah 2010: "Somethin’ Special!" A Message From Generalissimo Fred Meier
Long before I moved to Independence and became involved in the greatest annual celebration in Kansas, I knew that Neewollah was "Somethin’ Special!"
When my two children were young, we always circled the last week in October on the calendar. Though we weren’t part of this wonderful community back then, we always felt a part of the fun, the fellowship and the excitement that Independence and Neewollah so warmly and graciously offer to visitors of all ages.
It is my honor and privilege to welcome you to Independence for the 2010 celebration, October 22-30. There’s no doubt about it… Neewollah is truly "Somethin’ Special!"
Fred Meier Generalissimo
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Quality Toyota Loans Cars to Neewollah
Every year Quality Toyota donates several vehicles to the Neewollah cause. We would like to express our deep appreciation for their continued support. This is a picture of 2009 Generalissimo Sean Clapp picking up his Courtesy Car from Quality Toyota. |
Dear Dan Hunte Full Story
Dear Generalissimo: My father is a life long resident of Independence and has enjoyed the huge Saturday parade. Several years ago he moved to assisted living facilities and has not attended the parade since then. Each year he watched it on television, though. The other night he told his grandsons he would really like to go to the parade, to see the floats, the Queen candidates, smell the food, hear the bands and see the antique cars. We want to make this happen. Is there a way he can watch the parade from the car? Thank you, Dan Hunte
Dear Interested Parent Full Story
Dear Sean: We are the parents of an eighth grader and have only lived here for a few months. I would like to know more about the Neewollah Queen competition. Generally speaking what is the purpose of the contest? Why is there one? We do know that if our daughter is interested, the time to start thinking about it is now. Sincerely, Interested Parent
Dear Mother of three Full Story
Dear Generalissimo Sean: I read recently in the newspaper that the city commission changed the Trick or Treat night from Saturday back to Friday. Is this true? My three kids are young enough not to recognize any change but I am curious as why this was done. I am looking forward to Neewollah this fall. It is the best week and half in Independence the entire year! Sincerely, Mother of Three
Dear A Happy Mom Full Story
Dear Generalissimo: Our daughter is now old enough she wants to attend the Talent show and Coronation during Neewollah and my husband is really excited about Smash Mouth so we have been saving some money each week. I told him I would go to Smash Mouth if he would go to the queen’s crowning. He agreed! Now, my question is when do the tickets go on sale and where? A Happy Mom
Dear John Jacobs Full Story
Dear Sean: I love music and I love Neewollah. Last year I missed having the Saturday night show in Memorial Hall but the "Street Concert” was excellent. I read Smash Mouth is coming this year and that the concert will be back in Memorial Hall. That is great! My friends and their families are really excited to see the change to a different type of music and we’re all looking forward to a fun night of entertainment! Thanks. Sincerely, John Jacobs
Dear Aaron Green Full Story
Dear Sean, I was at a 5K run in Wichita this summer and heard that you usually have a run at your festival. We have a running club and might be interested in coming down to try our skills against the runners in your part of the state. Please provide any information that you might have. Sincerely, Aaron Green
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