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At the Fairfax Festival

Three women who worked at the North American B25-D Mitchell Bomber plant that was in Fairfax industrial district in Kansas City, Kansas, were honored during a welcome home event and the Fairfax Festival last week. “Rosie’s Reply,” a plane built during World War II, was featured at the event that was sponsored by the Fairfax Industrial Association and Kansas City, Kansas, Chamber of Commerce. (Photo from Pam Curtis)
The Fairfax Festival saw the return of “Rosie’s Reply,” a plane built in Fairfax during World War II. The plane flew over the area on Thursday, Oct. 7. (Photo from Pam Curtis)
Posing with “Rosie’s Reply” at the Fairfax Festival. (Photo from Pam Curtis)
Many local officials enjoyed visiting the “Rosie’s Reply” and Fairfax Festival last week. Rep. Pam Curtis, left, was joined by U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, center, and Donna Birks and granddaughter. (Photo from Pam Curtis)

Today is a federal holiday

Today, Oct. 11, is a federal holiday for some workers.

The U.S. Postal Service is observing the Columbus Day holiday today, which marks the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.

It is not a state holiday in Kansas.

The Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office is honoring Indigenous People’s Day today with a diversity, equity and inclusion training at Memorial Hall, according to a news release. The guest speaker for the training was Henry Lyons, Olathe NAACP Branch president.

According to the United Nations, Oct. 11 is also the International Day of the Girl.

National Coming Out Day also is Oct. 11, according to LGBTQ Nation.

Turner Day returns

A car show, food, vendors, inflatables and activities were featured at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium, 51st and Swartz. The location changed this year because of ongoing construction at the middle school. The festival was not held last year because of COVID. Turner Day events ended at 5 p.m. Saturday. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of booths at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A car show featured some antique models at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. At the left is a 1934 Ford Roadster. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Those attending Turner Day enjoyed entertainment on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of booths at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of booths at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of the car show at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of the car show at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of booths at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of booths at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of the car show at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of the car show at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of booths at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of the car show at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of the car show at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of booths at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of booths at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of the car show at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)

More photos of the car show judging and awards at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
More photos of the car show at Turner Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Swartz Stadium. (Photo by Steve Rupert)