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Introduce the members of your family!<\/strong><\/p>\n Jeremy, Laura, Joshua (age 7), Rachel (age 5), Noah (age 2) and Lucy our adorable golden retriever. How long have you lived in Excelsior Springs?<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019ve only lived here since last summer, but I have been the Pastor at First United Methodist Church since 2015. <\/span><\/p>\n Why does your family love living in Excelsior Springs?<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the things I love the most about this community is that you don\u2019t have to be from Excelsior Springs to be accepted. As a pastor who has lived in different communities, I\u2019ve noticed that many places are not open to outsiders. Excelsior Springs isn\u2019t like that at all! We have been welcomed from the first day we arrived! What is your family’s favorite hometown tradition and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n We love all the festivals and events the town has to offer. Waterfest, the Elf Factory and the Lane of Lights just to name a few. <\/span><\/p>\n What types of community activities are you involved in?<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019m a member of the Chamber of Commerce Board, PAWS at Westview Elementary, Excelsior Springs Education Foundation. I\u2019m also involved with the Good Samaritan Center and Meet the Need. <\/span><\/p>\n Tell us about your pets, if you have any!!<\/strong><\/p>\n Lucy Jo Christine Blevins is our very sweet and protective Golden Retriever. She likes to bark at anyone walking or driving by to make sure people know she\u2019s protecting her babies (Joshua, Rachel and Noah). She also is currently getting harassed by a neighborhood cat who will walk the parameter of the yard by the fence where she can\u2019t get to her. Oh and she has an obsession with bread. <\/span><\/p>\n If you have family\/friends come visit, what do you like to take them to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n We love taking people to the downtown area. The shops and restaurants are amazing. Usually we will take family and friends on a tour of eating and make sure we hit all the highlights: Willow Spring, Ventana, Palmero\u2019s and Dubious Claims (just to name a few). Oh and Wabash. Goodness we love Wabash!! <\/span><\/p>\n Other stories you might like:<\/p>\n ES History Featuring Whizzo The Clown<\/a><\/p>\n Remembering “Goodtimes” Restaurant<\/a><\/p>\n
\nJeremy and I met in seminary and have been together ever since. We got married in 2009 and we truly enjoy each other\u2019s company and are still best friends.
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\nJoshua is in 2nd grade at Westview and is a kind, funny and sweet soul. He\u2019s always looking out for others and has a bit of an ornery streak as well (he gets that from his dad). He loves baseball and playing beyblades.
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\nRachel started kindergarten this year and she\u2019s our fun, sweet, fierce girl. She sees the beauty of the world and people in it. She loves playing soccer and with her LOL\u2019s.
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\nNoah is the baby, though he isn\u2019t really the baby anymore! He is kind and sweet like his siblings, and also stubborn and hilarious like his mom. He loves all animals and especially our dog Lucy. <\/span><\/p>\n
\nI love the enthusiasm that the people here have for the town. The hospitality and the welcoming nature of the people here is incredible. We love our church, our community, and the school district! <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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