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Workshop connects past, present, future

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Dr. Arthur Mehrhoff discussed culture and heritage associated with developing regions such as Excelsior Springs during a recent Missouri Humanities Cultural Heritage workshop held locally. A Missouri Humanities council affiliate Mehrhoff provided necessary tools and resources to help communities reevaluate cultural heritage assets to revive the community in specific ways — incorporating tourism, economic development and programming to reach broader audiences.
SPEAKER DR. ARTHUR MEHRHOFF encourages new ways to think about cultural heritage. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff

Funds raised through Tortoise & Hare 5K

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The Excelsior Springs Good Samaritan Center recently hosted the 23rd Annual Tortoise & Hare 5K Walk and Run. Every dollar raised through registration fees went toward the Good Samaritan Center to help their mission of alleviating hunger and homelessness in the Excelsior Springs community.
AFTER THE ANNUAL Good Samaritan Tortoise & Hare 5K race, Michelle Prindle, Robbie Farabee and Collin Alderman display their medals. SHARON DONAT | Staff

Excelsior Springs Police Department has welcomed a new officer

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The Excelsior Springs Police Department has welcomed a new officer to the force, Scott Van Voorhees. 

Van Voorhees was sworn in at the Hall of Waters on April 3, and was welcomed by the police department when Lieutenant Ryan Dowdy stated, “Scott comes to us with prior law enforcement experience and will be a great addition to our team.” 

Officer Scott Van Voorhees

FINDING THEIR PLACES

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The Tigers racked up the top-eight finishes when they competed April 6 at the Kearney Classic Invitational. The Excelsior Springs boys finished with 11 top-eight finishes in tallying 54.5 points – sixth among 10 schools.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS senior Gavin Wilmes clears a hurdle en route to a third-place finish in the boys 110-meter high hurdles April 6 at the Kearney Classic Invitational. TIM HARLAN | Submitted

Clay County sheriff sees importance of community outreach programs

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The Clay County Sheriff’s office has one mission statement — to accept change, create value and inspire others while bringing communities together with integrity and transparency. The department has made progress in promoting a positive connection with residents through their community outreach programs.
MAJ. ROBERT HAYES passes out candy at a trunk or treat event. Submitted

Corrections:

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In the April 7, 2023, edition, Gary Renne’s name was misspelled. It also was stated that Stephen Spear would be the next mayor.