Thacker, ’Cats go back to the lab after experimenting with O
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Orrick varsity 8-man football coach Kirk Thacker did some experimenting Sept. 22, when his Bearcats hosted Northwest of Hughesville/Otterville for homecoming.
September 2023
Chronic wasting disease documented in Clay and Ray counties
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Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected among the whitetail deer populations in 31 Missouri counties, including Clay and Ray. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) urges hunters and other area residents to look for diseased animals and advises hunters to be aware of regulations that apply to CWD management areas.
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Excelsior Springs’ cross country teams headed north last week. And southeast.
Tigers hang TD on Warriors in divisional clash
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SMITHVILLE – Excelsior Springs refused to be blanked by top 10-ranked Smithville. The Tigers posted a third-quarter touchdown in their 49-6 Sept.
Tigers tally 49 runs in three games; go 2-1
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Excelsior Springs piled up the runs last week in varsity softball. In going 2-1, the Tigers scored 49 runs and allowed only 22.
ES volleyballers go 2-1
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Excelsior Springs keeps winning in varsity volleyball. The Tigers had won 11 of their last 14 matches entering Thursday’s road meeting with Grain Valley.
New pumper truck inducted
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The Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD) recently conducted a wetting ceremony in order to commemorate and bless their new fire truck, Pumper Two. Fire Chief Joe Maddick described the ceremony as a tradition that began during the horse-drawn era after firemen would return to the station.
DESE launches program to ‘Close the Gap’ for eligible students
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The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and Odyssey recently announced the launch of the Missouri Close the Gap Grant program. Odyssey, a platform helping states connect to families in order to help find funding for education expenses in partnership with DESE and is offering families with students who reside in Missouri a one-time grant of up to $1,500 for education costs.
JAMES E. GRESHAM
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The Excelsior Standard, Sept. 29, 2023 James E.
“Taking Care of You” class comes to ES
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The Taking Care of You stress management program - a series of 45-minute sessions for middle- and highschool students - is held at the Excelsior Springs Community Center (ESCC) every Tuesday at 2 p.m. through Oct. 17. The program was developed by the University of Missouri (MU) Extension to teach individuals of middle school and high school age how to manage stress.
