Missouri State representatives Ryan Silvey, District 38, (left) and Jerry Nolte, District 33, congratulated Rosemary Salerno on the partnership award presented to Zona Rosa for their contributions to the Northland Coalition during the coalition's annual meeting Feb. 19. Salerno is the general manager of the Zona Rosa shopping, dining and entertainment district. Nolte, Silvey and Rep. Bob Nance, District 36 (not pictured,) also received recognition at the event for the support of legislation directed to address community substance abuse and violence issues. The Northland Coalition, with support from Tri-County Mental Health Services, is composed of adult and youth volunteers dedicated to creating safe, substance abuse-free and violence-free communities. For information about the coalition visit www.northlandcoalition.com.

Northland Coalition past president Dan White, left, presented awards to Missouri National Guard members SSG Bradley Gaines (center) and TSgt Jason Henke at the coalition's annual volunteer appreciation event Feb. 19. White is the Clay County Prosecutor. Gaines and Henke received the awards for the many contributions the Guard has made to the programs and events of the coalition. The Northland Coalition is composed of adult and youth volunteers from Clay, Platte and Ray counties who, with support from Tri-County Mental Health Services, are dedicated to substance-abuse-free and violence-free communities.

Northland Coalition past president Dan White, left, presented El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant owners Jeannie and Larry Barrera with a partnership award at the coalition’s annual volunteer appreciation event Feb. 19. White is the Clay County Prosecutor. The Barreras received the award for hosting a fundraiser for the coalition. The Northland Coalition is composed of adult and youth volunteers from Clay, Platte and Ray counties who, with support from Tri-County Mental Health Services, are dedicated to substance-abuse-free and violence-free communities. For more information about the coalition visit www.northlandcoalition.com.