After a 10-year, 6.4 billion kilometer journey (3.9 billion miles), the European lander made contact and began securing itself to the 4 kilometer in diameter (4374 yards) comet. Photos are being successfully transmitted but have not be released yet. Read the full and updated report at on the BBC News site.
Photo: Rep. Kathy Swan and Dr. Wesley Payne, President of Three Rivers College, pose for a photo during an awards ceremony at MCCA's 50th annual convention. Swan received MCCA's Distinguished Legislator Award for her unwavering support of Three Rivers and community colleges. BRANSON – The Missouri Community College Association, on Friday, November 7, presented Rep. Kathy Swan (R-Cape Girardeau) with the association's Distinguished Legislator Award at a ceremony in Branson today. The award was given in recognition of Swan's strong support of Three Rivers College and of community colleges around the state. Dr. Wes Payne, president of Three Rivers College, says that Swan is "an ardent advocate of education and has brought her experience as a member of the Coordinating Board
PHOTO: Boy Scout Troop 603 performed the Color Guard Ceremony MALDEN - High School students here were treated Tuesday to a Veterans Day assembly that featured orchestral music, songs and speeches. The event was designed to increase students' awareness and to pay homage to American Armed Forces veterans. After a welcome by Mrs. Hardy and a student opening by Javiel Cooper, Malden area Boy Scouts participated in the presentation of the American flag. Justice Carlock and Cooper led the audience's recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a performance by the Malden High School Band of the National Anthem. Cierra Harris and Tristan HIte spoke about patriotism, and the Malden HIgh School Audition Choir performed the song, "Freedom
PHOTO: Arisa Coffer, a student at Three Rivers College, poses for a photo after receiving the MCCA Student Leadership Award during MCCA's annual convention in Branson, Missouri. Coffer was given the award for her deep involvement in student life at Three Rivers. BRANSON – Three Rivers College student Arisa Coffer received the Missouri Community College Association's Student Leadership Award at a ceremony in Branson today. Coffer is majoring in business administration, and after graduation she plans to attend Hannibal LaGrange to get her bachelor’s in organizational management. She is the director of student activities for TRC’s student government association, has been a tutor and a student ambassador, and was elected to serve on the college’s strategic planning committee. This year
BLOOMFIELD - Tuesday's Veterans Day observance here at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery included a Prisoners of War/Missing in Action ceremony, along with a Keynote speech offered by Lt. Col. Edward Gargas of the Missouri Army National Guard. After entrance music performed by the Bloomfield High School Band; Director's comments by SMSgt. USAF (ret.) Kenneth G. Swearengin; the Invocation offered by First General Baptist Church Pastor Ronnie Stevens; and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Elmer Wilson, the band performed the "Star Spangled Banner." The POW/MIA Table Ceremony followed, led by narrator Gary Kitchen, SFC USA (ret.). Allison Statler performed the traditional hymn, "Amazing Grace." Branches of the Armed Services were represented by the United States Army's James Adams, SFC
