June 2022

Your editorial of 13 May, 2022, regarding my client Jacqueline Peterson demands that charges be filed in the shooting of her abusive husband. It reminds me of a film in which the supporting characters wail that they must do something. The lead character reminds them that, no, they must do the right thing.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – There is an increasing need for information to help caregivers of dementia patients in our community, educator Sharon Senger stated. To help fulfill this need, a free support group will be offered for caregivers for eight to nine weeks.

A submitted photo of the Excelsior Springs baseball team was recently published in error. We regret the error and apologize to Coach Aaron Holst and the team. We congratulate Coach Holst and the Excelsior Springs Tigers baseball team on a very successful season.

MEMBERS of the 17-and-under team of Amigos FC, an area-based club soccer program, display their Challenger Cup medals after going 3-1 and winning their division in the April tournament in Kansas. From left are, front row, Tyler Cochran, Kolin Kincaid, Zach Dimes, Tyler Wartner, Braedyn Sejkora, Tucker Spence; second row, Grayson Grove, Mason Wartner, Christian VanCampen, Easton Ryan, Deagan Barber, Nolan Griem, Carson Gholson and Tayvion Kennedy. In other Amigos news, coach Cory Wartner stated Wednesday via email that the program will conduct tryouts June 6 for the 13-and-under girls team. For more information and to sign up, visit the Amigos Facebook page. COURTESY OF AMIGOS FC

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers’ quest to claim the Class 4 state baseball title ended May 27 in defeat. After rallying for a 6-5 sectional victory over Savannah May 25 at Excelsior Springs, the Tigers fell 5-2 two nights later at Marshall in the state quarterfinals.

SPRINGFIELD – The Excelsior Springs club bowling team finally made its trip to state. Consisting of Joshua Oldham, Cole Dickey, Olivia Smith, David Falconer, Colt Bowman and Brock Hurla, the team competed in the Missouri BPA high school state tournament May 28 at Andy B’s Bowl and Social.

JEFFERSON CITY – Two of three Excelsior Springs athletes placed in the top 15 at Class 4 boys state track and field competition. The top eight finishers in each event received medals at the May 27 and 28 competition at Adkins Stadium, held in conjunction with Class 3 and Class 5 competition.