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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.

Theatrical dance is a mixture of theater and dances paired with a graceful essence. The Spring Festival of Dance, sponsored by the Missouri Arts Council, is coming to the Excelsior Springs Performing Arts Center June 9-10.

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.

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.

Summer is here, and that means children are spending time at home. Keeping children safe from hazardous household waste this summer is possible.

Progress is being made toward completing the outdoor pool project at the Excelsior Springs Community Center. The updates include: decking pours, electrical work, asphalt work and stripping. Excavation will continue in preparation for final grading and the curb extension on Wornall Road. Plants and trees have been delivered for outside landscaping.

Gavin Wilmes and Dalton Layton will finish their respective high school track and field careers at a state meet. Wilmes and Layton, both of whom graduated recently from Excelsior Springs, will compete this weekend at Class 4 state competition at Jefferson City High School.

Another Excelsior Springs varsity girls soccer season is done. The season ended in the Class 2 District 8 Tournament, held recently in Cameron.