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YOUNG PARTICIPANTS fill baskets with Easter eggs as residents, staff and families come together outside Aspire Senior Living for the facility’s annual Easter egg hunt..

MAKING A MAD DASH Marques Shouse outran the competition in the boys 200-meter dash at the Savannah High School Invitational. The Excelsior Springs sophomore won the event at the April 2 track and field meet in 23.21 seconds – one of two events the Excelsior Springs boys won.

The weather made its presence felt when Orrick faced Faith Christian Academy in an April 2 boys golf dual at the Excelsior Springs Golf Course, Orrick senior Trent Windsor acknowledged. “You can’t really ignore 30-, 40-mph winds,” Windsor said early in his ninehole round.

Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part story on Excelsior Springs native Charles Whitham’s journey from Missouri to Japan through writing. Part One explored his upbringing and path overseas, while Part Two examines the meaning behind his work and his connection to home.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office will soon roll into communities with a trailer full of fun to build relationships across the county. The new Wheels of Engagement trailer is stocked with yard games, sports equipment and interactive activities to bring people together.