Point of View
Excelsior Springs, Missouri
Binge Week
The “best Thanksgiving movies” is a phrase you don’t hear very often. Maybe focus on November holiday's nightmarish travel, women reuniting with their estranged relatives for the big meal, or unveil the uncomfortable truth behind the holiday. Like I said, drama abounds. There are plenty of heartwarming lessons about gratitude and the importance of family too. So I think it's time to give the best Thanksgiving movies some due. Of course, November looks a lot different for many this year. But whatever your plans may be, I bet there's room in the schedule for a movie night. Enjoy this list of the best Thanksgiving movies—and where to stream them—www.glamour.com/gallery/best-thanksgiving-movies
Week of November 23rd - Recovery Phase 2, Step 2+
Thursday/Friday - Thanksgiving Holiday (City Offices Closed)
Council Actions
- City Council proclaimed Nov. 8-14, Radiologic Tech Week to recognize the important role medical imaging & radiation therapists play in patient care & health care safety;
- Announced Filing Dates for General Municipal Election will begin 12/15 - 1/19/21; two positions will become vacant on the City Council;
- Considered revision to Cemetery Rules addressing struggle between decorations & maintenance's ability to mow/weed eat. Council approved 1st reading, the 2nd reading is scheduled for the next meeting;
- Approved purchase of Radios for Fire to end communication roadblocks faced with Police Department & closest mutual-aid partners that no longer utilize the antiquated VHF system & opens up opportunity for communications metro-wide, a benefit during large scale incidents [FUNDING: PSST $291,018], and Appropriations.
Worthy of Mention
- City departments provide employee safety training to protect against accidents, recent training exercises include Fire Apparatus Driving, Red Cross Pool Safety, Public Works Facility Inspections to id & fix unsafe conditions, chainsaw safety, CPR mask training for 1st Responders & proper maintenance of equipment, know your limits.
- Shout out to Mike Britt @ Yard Waste & Recycling; thank you for going the extra mile, we appreciate everything you do, you are making a difference!
- Welcome new employees Jacob Swann, Police Officer; Community Center hires Brooke Brown as Opening Lifeguard, and Logan Stock to manage Wellness Café.
- TR Kennedy, Building Superintendent & Ghost enthusiast for the Hall of Waters, designated Ghost revenues to replace carpet in Council Chambers. The improvement is fantastic, TR did a great job planning & laying the carpet. He also is responsible for developing interest in ghost hunting at the Hall by creating fun & unusual events
- Appreciation for Carol Hunter's 35 year service with ESPD as Communications Supervisor.
- Visit the Community Center's Giving Tree, take a tag, buy gift requested, wrap & return gift to front desk by 12/15, great way to improve someone's Christmas.
Key Project Updates
- National Park Service approved City's procurement process & selection of Hall of Waters Architect, next will be request for city council approval [FUNDING: CIP, SAT Grant]; WHY? work will restore tower & exterior surfaces of Hall of Waters to stop water infiltration.
- Final Walk-Through 2021 overlay projects to finalize design plan, for a spring bid [FUNDING: TT] WHY? Ongoing maintenance is necessary to maintain our community's road system.
- Making plans to remove all dead Ash trees from cemetery this winter
- United Fiber has overall done a good job to install fiber throughout the community with very few strikes to city utility lines & has restored their construction areas
- COVID illness is becoming more widespread, by now we all can now say we know someone who has had COVID. Let's take Clay County's Health Order to heart & stay open. EMS is responding to an increasing COVID call volume. Do your part, show you care about others & WEAR YOUR MASK
- Community Center is kicking off their loyalty program & "21derful New Year's Resolution" program to get fit
Choose Your Attitude!
Lots of history - I enjoyed visiting the museum. So many little nuts of history on display. Very informative place to learn about the local history. Dawn M., Alton, Illinois. Date of experience: March 2020. Trip type: Traveled solo; found on Trip Advisor
Email: mmcgovern@excelsiorsprings.gov
Website: www.cityofesmo.com
Location: Hall of Waters, 201 E. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Phone: (816) 630-0752