July 2023

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Crescent Lake Christian Center started the New Freedom Recovery Program to help those in the community who succumb to addiction. Implemented by Steve Wayman, the program has been in existence for three and a half years.

The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that more than 940 children have died of heatstroke because they were left or trapped in a hot car over the past 25 years. NHTSA warns of the dangers when children are left unattended in a vehicle during the summer’s elevated temperatures.

Kids STEAM Sat, Jul 15 2023, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Excelsior Springs Community Room Learn while you play with STEAM games and activities at the library. Join us for science, technology, engineering, art, and math fun.

Picking a new place of work can be a challenge, but the newly sworn-in Excelsior Springs City Police Officer said he chose the city with ease. Officer Trevor Chaffee, a 22-year-old Smithville resident, graduated from the Regional Police Academy of Kansas City in May 2023 and was sworn in by Excelsior Springs City Manager Molly McGovern on July 7.

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will be closing Hwy 10 over the West Fork of Crooked River between Richmond and Wood Heights for a bridge replacement. Work will begin on Monday, July 24 and the project is scheduled to last until the end of November.

The Excelsior Springs Cultural Guild is working to expand their reach in an effort to support local artists. The guild has served the community since 1983 hosting fundraisers and community events.

Missouri University of Science and Technology announces local students who made the honor roll list for the spring 2023 semester including: • Mayce Barber, sophomore, Excelsior Springs. • Michael Kovar, senior, Excelsior Springs.

Many adults have fond memories of attending summer camp when they were children. The American Camp Association reports that each year more than 14 million children and adults take advantage of the camp experience. Summer camp is a place for kids to learn new skills, make new friends, experience being away from home for extended periods of time, and explore new locales.

The Excelsior Standard, July 14, 2023 Shirley Aull Shirley Jane Prouty Aull, 73, passed away on June 30, 2023, at her home and has gone to be with her heavenly father. A memorial visitation will be held 5-7 p.m.