point of view

The 1st day of school our professor challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I turned round & heard, “Hi handsome. My name is Rose & I’m 87. I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married, & have a couple of kids…” Seriously, I've always dreamed of having a college education & now I’m getting one!” she told me. After class we shared a milkshake & became instant friends. I was always mesmerized as she shared her wisdom & experience with me. Over the course of the year, Rose easily made friends wherever she went. At the semester end, Rose was invited to speak at our football banquet. She began with 'let me just tell you what I know.” “We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing."

There are only 4 secrets to staying young, being happy, & achieving success. You have to laugh & find humor every day. You’ve got to have a dream. There is a huge difference between growing older & growing up. Anybody can grow older. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. Have no regrets. The elderly usually don’t have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do.” At the year’s end Rose finished the college degree, one week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over 2,000 college students attended her funeral in tribute to the woman who taught by example that it’s never too late to be all you can possibly be. REMEMBER, GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY. GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL. We make a Living by what we get, We make a Life by what we give.".

Tuesday, Independence Day Holiday - City Offices are Closed

The Elms Hotel & Spa is sponsoring Fireworks Display - Find a good location to watch fireworks discharged from Siloam Mountain

Celebrating work anniversaries this week - Debbie Asher, Bus Driver - 7 years; Jeff Anderson, Park Maintenance Worker, 6 years; James Kilgore - Water Maintenance Worker - 2 years; Andrew Warner - Police Investigative Support; Mason Danner, Recreation Program Supervisor; Corrie Willoughby, Group Fitness Instructor - 1 year

The Community Foundation of Excelsior Springs provides opportunities to help donors create a charitable giving plan as a way to support the community issues they care about. Donations received will support Community Center activities such as swim lessons & membership scholarships, Farmer's Market, Friends of the Wells to access mineral water, Junior Links Golf Course to encourage youth to learn to play, McKown Memorial Shelter, Police Department Outreach including Shop with a Cop, Senior Services,Thrive Excelsior & causes the community wants to support. To provide support go to esgives.org. We thank Foundation Board members Deb Foster, Kim Halfhill, Tray Harkins, Kenny Manley, Molly McGovern, Sonya Morgan, & Gary Renne for creating this opportunity to make difference.

The City Council manages 12 advisory boards with over 100 volunteer positions. The Council's policy is to appoint individuals meeting qualifications set by state statue or city ordinance, with knowledge of the subject matter considered & involvement in municipal/civic activities. Secondarily, the Council may consider the geographical area of the City where applicant resides, in order to ensure a balanced representation of the City on each advisory board. The council fills vacancies from solicited applications (application is on city website). All appointments require nomination by the Mayor & affirmation by council. The term of office is defined by State Statutes or City ordinance & ranges from 3-5 years. Members shall not serve more than 3 full terms nor serve on more than 2 board at a time. As most board positions renew on 9/30, one month prior, the Council will consider applications of present appointees & active applications currently on file. Council may then either reappoint or declare the office vacant & proceed to consider applications for appointment.

I know a guy who achieved his dream by his can-do attitude. There is a reason you don't tell someone who is injured what they no longer will be able to do, they just might prove otherwise. His story brings tears to your eyes at the same time you can't quit smiling because his attitude makes you proud to know his story. Congratulations to Officer Stott for overcoming his injuries by working hard to achieve his goal & return to the job he wanted.

Email: mmcgovern@excelsiorsprings.gov
Website: cityofesmo.com
Location: Hall of Watrs, 201 E. Broadway, 64024
Phone: (816) 630-0752