October 2023

Body Excelsior Springs’ cross country runners are turning their focus to qualifying for state competition. The Tigers will attempt to qualify for the Class 4 state meet when they run at Class 4 District 4 competition, slated for Oct.

Body For two-plus quarters on the night of Oct. 13, Excelsior Springs was in position to get its first win this season in varsity 11-man football.

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Body While the first year can be the demise of some businesses, A Sweet Affair Bakery and Café made it over the hurdle. Karen and John Santoro opened A Sweet Affair Bakery and Café on Oct.

Body William (Bill) Fostich, an employee at Paccor in Excelsior Springs, was recently awarded a proclamation naming Oct. 12 as William Fostich Day, due to his hard work and dedication to the company for the past 50 years.

Body The Historic Preservation Commission recently assembled to discuss homeowner requests regarding updates to their historic properties in Excelsior Springs.

Body Robin Davidson, registered nurse case manager and Misty Watson, licensed practical nurse and utilization review analyst, recently discussed the Excelsior Springs Hospital’s Swing Bed program with those in attendance at the Community Center’s Senior Center.

Body The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) has announced a widespread Plogging competition on Oct. 21 in Clay, Platte, Miami, Wyandotte, Jackson and Johnson counties.

Body If you love burning candles at home, it’s common knowledge that paraffin wax alternatives like soy wax will burn cleaner and release fewer pollutants into the air.

Body Doing things your younger self loved is a happy way to thank yourself for how far you’ve come. For example, last week I invited my friends over for a “slumber party” like we used to do in high school. There were many differences from then to now.