November 2023

The Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse-Free Environment (SAFE) coalition has come a long way. SAFE, a community coalition that works toward preventing youth substance abuse, began when Tri-County, now Beacon Mental Health, began community coalitions 30 years ago.

As the cold air settles into the region and winter is underway, Ameren Missouri has released safety tips to keep people safe if they suspect a natural gas leak. “Many homeowners and renters are turning on their natural gas furnaces as the temperatures continue to drop,” said Pam Harrison, director of gas operations at Ameren Missouri.

The Excelsior Standard, Dec. 1, 2023 Douglas MacArthur Brock, 81, of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully on Nov.

The Excelsior Standard, Dec. 1, 2023 David Jackson David Arwin Jackson, 93, of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully Nov.

Excelsior Springs coach Cody Beck and his Tigers have high expectations for this varsity boys wrestling season. Beck returns all but one grappler from last season’s lineup.

Excelsior Springs girls wrestling coach Scott Schwab probably won’t have to worry about having open weight classes this season. Schwab and his staff are working with 22 athletes – the largest turnout in girls program history.

When working diligently at your job, have you felt yourself fall more into the character, or personality, that fits it better? If you’re a soldier, have you become braver? If you’re a government official, have you become more open to ideas? If you’re a salesman, have you become more persuasive?

Although winter isn’t set to begin until Dec. 21, the air is already filled with the crisp change of colder weather. As the days get shorter and the night air sends a chill through the atmosphere, I know as a parent that it’s time to close the door and spend most of my time indoors.

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

The City of Excelsior Springs shared its ongoing planning resources to bring the community together to map out its future at this month’s Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon. City Manager Molly McGovern city’s behalf and said, “Planning is how we separate and map out where we want to go and how we’re going to get there.