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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS– The Excelsior Springs Fire Department is bringing COVID vaccinations to those who cannot get out for their shots. On June 7, the City Council approved a memorandum of understanding, or MOU, with the Clay County Public Health Center for the fire department to administer vaccinations to shut-ins.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Clay County will continue to collect property taxes for Excelsior Springs. Earlier this month, the City Council approved an ordinance to give Mayor Sharon Powell the go-ahead to implement a new county-city tax collection agreement.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers held their end-of-season banquet for varsity baseball just before one end-ofseason honor was announced: Lucas Dillman’s all-state selection. The sophomore first baseman and pitcher was a first-team, Class 4 all state selection by the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association.

SHARON POWELL mayoral proclamation EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – During a City Council meeting, Mayor Sharon Powell issued a proclamation recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In making the proclamation, Powers encouraged everyone to “recognize and celebrate older adults and their ongoing contributions to the success and vitality of our country.” The proclamation recognizes: • Older adults deserve to be treated with respect and dignity to enable them to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and vital Excelsior Springs community participants; • 2021 marks the 16th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is designed to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults; • The National Center on Elder Abuse and Excelsior Springs recognize the importance of taking action to raise awareness, prevent and address elder abuse; • As people live longer, there is an opportunity to think about collective needs going forward; • Ageism and social isolation are major causes of elder abuse in the United States; • Proper social structures are needed so people can retain community and societal connections, reducing the likelihood of abuse; • Preventing abuse of older adults through maintaining and improving social supports – like senior centers, human services and transportation – is expected to allow everyone to continue to live as independently as possible; and • Where there is justice there can be no abuse, so the National Center on Elder Abuse urges all people to restore justice by honoring older adults..

JEFFERSON CITY – Each year, an estimated 5 million older adults are abused, neglected, bullied or exploited, Department of Health and Senior Services information states. Launched in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is meant to serve as a means to unite communities around the world and raise awareness about elder abuse.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The team slots for the Gregg Williams Tiger Golf Classic are getting filled for the morning round. As of Tuesday afternoon, 22 foursomes had signed up for the morning session of the tournament, slated for July 9 at Excelsior Springs Golf Course, Gregg Williams Foundation Inc.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Damon Ashworth might add to his wrestling medals collection over the next few years. Ashworth, who graduated in May from Excelsior Springs High School, recently signed a letter of intent to continue his education and wrestling career at Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Worthington.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The city tweaked the bus schedule to end the 4-7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday routes.