Gordon Ray Wilson
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Gordon Ray Wilson, 86, of Excelsior Springs, MO passed away on Aug. 26, 2022 at home.
August 2022
Grace Kathleen Howe
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Grace Kathleen Howe, 71, of Orrick, MO passed away at home.
Kathy was born September 21, 1950 in Warsaw, MO to Willis Earl Barb and Evelyn Barb. Kathy served over 20 years as the director of the Salvation Army, changing many lives. Kathy also had a passion for wedding planning and grandchildren. She helped run Children's Sunday School at Prathersville Bible Church for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Dennis; and sisters, Caroline, Suzanne and Mary Roth.
Bessie “Jean” Baker
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Bessie “Jean” Baker, 92, of Excelsior Springs, MO passed away Aug. 23, 2022 at home.
Jean was born in Maryville, TN on June 29, 1930 to William Barker and Lyda Medlin, both deceased. She grew up in Santa Paula, CA. On July 1, 1948 she married Francis Baker.
They moved to Missouri and raised four children in Excelsior Springs. Stanley and Dennis both preceded Jean into Glory. Linda (Dan) Howerton lives in Excelsior Springs and Gail lives in KCMO.
Jamboree prompts Tigers to focus on attacking, ball distribution
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An Aug. 20 preseason jamboree with visiting Kearney and Chillicothe gave the Tigers a phase of their game to hone as they prepare to open their varsity boys soccer season next week.
Eagles Club goes ‘back to school’ with retro-themed prom fundraiser
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On Aug. 13, Eagles Club members and visitors got to experience time travel – at least from a fashion standpoint.
Irons celebrates legacy of Title IX during HOF induction
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Terri Irons saw her induction into the Excelsior Springs High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Aug. 10 in the Performing Arts Center as more than a personal honor.
ESSD welcomes new teachers to start school year
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Three new teachers have joined the Excelsior Springs High School for the 2022-23 school year. Katherine Jacobsen, Lennon Puls and Stephen Houck are the faculty members.
Elms draws roughly 200 for school fundraiser
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On Aug. 11, about 200 people gathered at The Elms Hotel and Spa to receive some pampering – and to help Excelsior Springs School District students.
Council approves double fee permits
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Excelsior’s City Council unanimously approved a resolution Aug. 15 adding a double permit fee to property owners and contractors who begin work without first obtaining a permit.
BBQ Fly-In on the River contest returns to downtown Excelsior, drawing 54 teams
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Barbecue lovers got to watch competitive barbecue teams display their culinary skills Aug. 19 and 20 at the BBQ Fly-In on the River festival in Excelsior Springs.
