Class of '55 celebrates 55th class reunion


Members of the Excelsior Springs High School Class of 1955 celebrated their 55th class reunion July 17 and 18 at the Excelsior Springs Golf Club. Front row, from left, Farris Wilson, Melvin Siegel, Don Campbell, J.B. McGinnis, Noel White and Eddie Essig. Second row, Dolores (Duncan) Holt, Minnie (Crowley) Bentz, Shirley (Berry) Carlow, Jenice (Green) Wollard, Kaye (Wendleton) Woods, Faye (Wendleton) Williams, Wilma (Armstrong) Sexton, Juanita (Hodges) Courtney, Barbara (Crowe) Buehrer and Mary Ruth (Hart) Flynn. Third row, Janetta (Silkwood) Phillips, John Brunke, teacher Bill Mordue, Donald Woods, Jim Cornwell, James Edwards, Robert Marrant, Jewell Ware, Russell White, Rodney Rounkles, Marty Cravens, Lora Frances (Norris) NcGaugh, coach Richard Hyder, Ed McCullough, John Miller, Richard Birkness, the late H.A. Dickey and Eleanor (Summers) Siegel. Not Pictured: teacher Robert Hileman. (Submitted photo)

FBLA to host flapjack breakfast Sept. 18

The high school organization Future Business Leaders of American will be hosting a Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18, at Applebee’s.
Students will be serving all-you-can eat pancakes along with coffee, tea or water to help raise funds for the state leadership conference and competition later this year.
Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from an FBLA member or at the door.
Applebee’s is hosting this event and providing their facility and staff to ensure a successful event.
For more information, contact FBLA advisor, Teresa Berry, at tberry@estigers.k12.mo.us or by calling (816) 630.9240, ext. 7002.

Race added to third annual Dog Retreat

The Excelsior Springs Friends of Animals are adding a 5K race and one-mile walk to their annual Dog Retreat, Sept. 10-12.
Race to the Rescue will benefit ESFOA and assist in animal care and veterinary expenses.
The race begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Elms Resort and Spa.
Adult registration cost $25 per person, children ages 5-12 cost $5.
Runners and/or walkers can particapte with dog. Dogs are required to wear a leash. No retractable leashes allowed.
Prizes and medals will be awarded for top finishers in 5K catagories of Male, Female and Runner with dog.
One win per person and all particpants will be entered to win prize drawings.
There will be a special drawing for children ages 5-12 who participate.
To register go to www.racetotherescue.com or www.active.com.
Packets can be picked up from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, in the lobby at the Elms, 401 Regent Ave. or on the day of the race from 7:15-6:15 a.m. on the Regent porch.
That day at the retreat there will be free seminars during the pet expo, agility demonstrations, dog shows and contests, pet photography, children’s activities, a raffle and door prizes.
For a complete schedule of events with dates and times, go to www.dogretreatkc.com.
For more information call (816) 630-0696.

Searching local history?

The Excelsior Springs Standard receives many requests for information from past issues. The news staff is not able to do research for individuals, however, the Excelsior Springs Historical Museum has an extensive collection of newspapers and newspaper clippings for local research. The Museum is located at 101 E. Broadway in the old Clay County State Bank building. For the cost of a $10.00 membership, persons can use the archives for their research needs. Not able to visit the Museum? Museum volunteers are available to help with research for a small fee. Call 816-630-0101 or visit the Museum web site for more information.

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Friday, September 3 • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Medication Clinic, hosted by Tri-County Mental Health Services, is offered at 1325 B Italian Way, Excelsior Springs. All clinics are available on an appointment basis by calling 468-0400. • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Excelsior Springs Museum is open. • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Visitor Center, located in the Hall of Waters, is open. • 9 p.m. – Movies on the Lawn presents “The Blind Side,” sponsored by the Excelsior Springs Baptist Church. Proceeds will go toward the Coty Hylton Bone Marrow Fund. Saturday, September 4 • 8 a.m. – second annual I-Rok Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk at the Excelsior Springs High School. • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Excelsior Springs Museum is open. • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Visitor Center, located in the Hall of Waters, is open. • 2-5 p.m. – Street Corner Choir to perform at Willow Spring Mercantile, 249 E. Broadway. • 7 p.m. – Addiction Recovery, Kearney First United Methodist Church, 1000 E. 92 Hwy, (816) 898-3880 • 7-10 p.m. – Mosby Opry, a live country, gospel and bluegrass music program at Mosby City Hall. Everyone is invited to attend and perform. Suggested donation is one non-perishable food item per person (There is no admission fee). Concessions will be available. For more information call 630-6988. Sunday, September 5 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Visitor Center, located in the Hall of Waters, is open Monday, September 6 • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Visitor Center, located in the Hall of Waters, is open • 6 p.m. – City Council meets in the council chambers at the Hall of Waters • 7 p.m. – Texas hold em at the Clay-Ray Vets Club, 208 Veterans Memorial Drive. All are welcome. For more information call (816) 630-7711. • 7-8:30 p.m. – Boy Scout Troop 313 meets at Barbee Memorial Presbyterian Church • 7-8:30 p.m. – Boy Scout Troop 309 meets at First United Methodist Church • 7:30 p.m. - Clay Lodge #207, AF & AM • 7:30 p.m. - Xi Beta Omicron Tuesday, September 7 • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Visitor Center, located in the Hall of Waters, is open. •10 a.m.-4 p.m. –Excelsior Springs Museum and Archives is open. • 5:30 p.m. – International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet in the Skyview Room at North Kansas City Hospital, 2800 Clay Edwards Drive. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. and reservations are required. For more information call (816) 454-9769. • 6:30 p.m. – Lexington Fibromyalgia Group will meet in the 3rd floor conference room at the Lafayette Regional Hospital in Lexington. For more information contact Harriet Cox at (660) 259-3980.

Tuesday, September 7 continued • 7 p.m. – Parents meeting for those interested in joining American Heritage Girls at the Excelsior Springs Baptist Church. • 7 p.m. – Quarterback Club meets at 1219A N. Jesse James Road. • 7 p.m. – Pitch at the Clay-Ray Vets Club, 208 Veterans Memorial Drive. All are welcome. • 7:30 p.m. – Celebrate Recovery meeting at the Good Samaritan Center, lower level room #126. All are welcome. Wednesday, September 8 • 6:30 a.m.- Optimist Club meets at the Excelsior Springs Medical Center dining room • 8-11:30 a.m. – Free Medical Clinic on the lower level of the Good Samaritan Center. Those without insurance and walk-ins are welcome. • 9:15 a.m. - MOPS meets at New Life Family Ministries on 1325 Italian Way in Excelsior Springs. Call Misty at (816) 309-0060 for more information. • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Excelsior Springs Museum is open. • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Visitor Center, located in the Hall of Waters, is open. • 10:30 a.m.- Story Hour, Mid-Continent Public Library, Excelsior Springs • 6:30 p.m. – Kiwanis Club meets at the Good Samaritan Center • 7 p.m. – Darts at the Clay-Ray Vets Club, 208 Veterans Memorial Drive. All are welcome. For more information call (816) 630-7711. Thursday, September 9 • 7:30 a.m. – Rotary Club meets on the lower level of the Good Samaritan Center • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Medication Clinic, hosted by Tri-County Mental Health Services, is available at 1325 B Italian Way, Excelsior Springs. For more information, or an appointment, call 468-0400. • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Excelsior Springs Museum is open. • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Visitor Center, located in the Hall of Waters, is open • 6-8 p.m. – Girls Scouts meeting for all girls in the Lawson School District in the Southwest Elementary gym. For more information call (816) 309-1796. • 6:30 p.m.- American Legion Post #236 • 6:30 p.m. - Clyde-Gustine American Legion Auxiliary Unit #236 will meet at the Legion Post • 7 p.m. – BeCentsAble: Shop Smart Workshop at the Excelsior Springs Mid-Continent Public Library. This class is for adults. • 7 p.m. – Pool at the Clay-Ray Vets Club, 208 Veterans Memorial Drive. All are welcome. For more information call (816) 630-7711. • 7:30 p.m.- Mystery Book Club, Mid-Continent Public Library, Excelsior Springs

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