May 2023

CHRISTINE DAVILA

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The Excelsior Standard, May 26, 2023 Christine Davila, 82, of Excelsior Springs passed away on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023, at Liberty Hospital. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m.

ERNEST SMITH

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The Excelsior Standard, May 26, 2023 Ernest Smith Ernest Smith, 88, Excelsior Springs, passed away May 19, 2023. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
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CIT trained to assist in mental health crises

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Recognized during May, Mental Health Awareness Month was created as a way to educate the public about mental illness, raise awareness surrounding research and treatments, reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and celebrate recovery from mental illness.
TRAINED CRISIS Intervention Team deputies of Clay County Sheriff’s Department include Deputy Dakota Williams (from left), LPC Amanda Bridges, Deputy Alex MacDonald, CIRT K9 Handler Kim Hunter, Maj. Phil Coffer, Clerk Savannah Fitzmaurice, Deputy Stephanie Atkison, Sgt. Cristina Browning, Deputy Brandon Cranmer, Deputy Brandon Smith, K9 Lola and Lt. Scott Archer (front). Submitted

Gantt signs to play basketball at McPherson College

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An Excelsior Springs basketball player is moving on to the collegiate level. Rakai Gantt, who graduated May 12 from Excelsior Springs High School, recently signed a letter of intent to play at McPherson (Kan.) College, an NAIA school affiliated with the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.
RAKAI GANTT signs his letter of intent to play men’s basketball at McPherson (Kan.) College. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

Correction

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In the May 19 issue of Excelsior Springs Standard, Excelsior Springs High School graduate Juliana Morton was incorrectly identified as Richmond High School graduate Rachel Davis. The Standard regrets the error.

GLENNEL DEAN SIMPSON CURTIS

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The Excelsior Standard, May 26, 2023 Glennel Dean Simpson Curtis, known as “Dee Dee,” passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023 – two days shy of her 97th birthday – at home. Born on May 14, 1926, in Novelty to Elmer C.
GLENNEL DEAN SIMPSON CURTIS

ES Animal Control shares summer safety tips

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Summer is here, and although many enjoy basking in the sun and playing outside with pets, warmer weather is not always so kind to four-legged family members. Excelsior Springs Animal Control Officer Melissa Davis offered tips to keep pets safe in the summer months.