November 2023

LIBERTY – The Clay County Public Health Center announced that a contract continuance to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2024 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Missouri State Governor Mike Parson signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 30 as Weatherization Day in Missouri.

Local author Elizabeth Wenig, 77, has paired her love of writing and knowledge of herbs to craft a new book, “Favorite Flu Fighters,” launching in Nov. of 2023 on Amazon. com to educate people looking for an alternative to traditional medicines through this year’s cold and flu season.

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Medicare annual enrollment is now open through Dec. 7 for participating members, and Erin Ventura, insurance agent, explains the importance of registration now.

The Excelsior Springs Community Center (ESCC) board met recently to discuss future goals, including a breakdown of the influx of members joining the center. Nate Williams, ESCC Director, explained he put together a complete report of every ZIP code nearby with the number of members from each area that are utilizing the community center.

The Excelsior Standard, Nov. 3, 2023 Henry Gray Redhair, 70, of Pleasant Hill was born April 22, 1953, in Osceola, the son of Teddy R.

Thinking about giving the outside of your house a fresh paint job? The color you choose can have a big impact on how energy efficient your home can be. Homeowners in warmer climates that choose a lighter color can increase their light reflective value (LRV). (Pure black measures 0% LRV; pure white measures 100%.) By choosing a lighter tint, you reflect light away and your home uses less energy to stay cool. For homes in predominantly colder climates, a darker color can help absorb heat and reduce heating costs.

Loving Halloween didn’t always come naturally to me. Growing up, my grandma Day convinced me to watch Child’s Play, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and The Conjuring – all at the peak of my preteen years. Some say too early to be introduced to such gore and chaos; and it probably was. Goosebumps, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and Secret at Mystic Lake: Nancy Drew Diaries kept me up all hours of the night reading and afraid.

With the spirit of Halloween in the air and little ghosts and ghouls going out for a show stopping candy-clutching night of fun, I wanted to find the answer to a long-dated question. Where does magic come from, and how can people keep the spirit of togetherness alive within a community?