July 2023

Those who do kind things for others in the community help bring about a sense of togetherness. The Excelsior Springs High School football team worked together recently to aid area residents in various tasks during the seventh annual Tiger Workday.

Temperatures are soaring, with heat indexes reaching all-time highs this summer. Dr. Nolan Gartin and Dr. Heather Wilson, new physicians at the Excelsior Springs Hospital, want residents to remain knowledgeable and safe when spending time outdoors.

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With the 2023-24 school year right around the corner, Excelsior Springs School District Deputy Superintendent Mark Bullimore shared safety measures and transportation information for Lewis Elementary School students attending school at a new location when school starts on Aug. 23.

Human trafficking — the third most profitable crime, next to selling drugs and weapons — is considered modern-day slavery. According to lawpublications.

Showing gratitude for local veterans, Orrick Christian Church (OCC) representatives recently delivered gifts and cash to Veterans Community Project (VCP) Outreach Center in Kansas City, Mo. The group delivered more than 200 items, with a total value of $500, along with $1,795 in cash and gift card donations as a tribute to veterans.

The Excelsior Standard, July 21, 2023 John Means John Allen Means, 82, of Excelsior Springs passed away July 12, 2023, at home after battling cancer for many months. John was born on July 7, 1941, at his family farm in rural Liberty.

Confessions are always fun to share, whether they are big or small. You may confess your feelings to a friend and it may end well or maybe not so much. You may confess to your mom that her pork chops were gross, in your opinion. Whatever the confession is, it can be difficult to tell. I have a confession to tell you all, obviously. In fact, I have multiple confessions so listen up or put reading glasses on.

Carrie Classon’s, “Blue Yarn: A Memoir,” is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other fine stores. Learn more at CarrieClasson.

Throughout summer college courses, I’ve has been challenged to think about the entrepreneurial mindset and how someone can utilize that mindset in everyday life. One thing that stands out when going through different entrepreneurial case and textbook assignments is that most entrepreneurs’ mindsets before becoming successful rely on action over planning, innovation, creativity and overcoming challenges.