May 2015 Issue of CARES Magazine

Women in Nonprofit Leadership, Part III The Center for Nonprofit Communication Page 22

Calendar of Events Page 13

Moms Who CARE: Page 6 (pictured from top)

CJ King Robin Byler Cara Trask-Nordin Angel Shortt Susan Haralson Photography by Phil Dellasega

Membership Directory CARES Magazine would like to introduce the following Members of the magazine. Members must have nonprofit status and provide services to our community. If you are interested in becoming a member, please call us at 417-849-2273 for more information.

Alzheimer’s Association 1630 West Elfindale Springfield Mo 65807 (417) 886-2199 alz.org/greatermissouri

Giving Help & Hope to Families Impacted by Breast Cancer

American Red Cross: Southern Missouri Region

330 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-862-3838 www.bcfo.org

Bridges for Youth

1545 N West Bypass Springfield, MO 65803 417-832-9500 www.redcross.org

Bass Pro Outdoor Fitness Festival

900 N Benton Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-873-7879 www.drury.edu

Equi-Librium Therapy Center 8710 E State Hwy AD Rogersville, MO 65742 417-830-1409 www.etctherapy.org

Female Leaders in Philanthropy (FLiP)

1039 W Nichols Springfield, MO 65802 417-864-4167 www.bridgesforyouth.net

320 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-863-7700 www.uwozarks.com/flip.asp

Care to Learn

First Baptist Church

1935 South Campbell Ave Springfield, MO 65807 417-891-5334 www.fitness.basspro.com

411 N Sherman Parkway Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-7771 www.caretolearnfund.org

525 South Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-866-7202 www.fbcspringfield.com

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)

Children’s Miracle Network

Foundation for Springfield Public Schools

3372 W Battlefield St Springfield, MO 65807 417-889-9136 www.bigbro.com

3525 S National Ave Suite 203 Springfield, MO 65807 417-269-5437 www.coxhealthcmn.com

Want to Volunteer but just don't know where to go, who needs you, and if you will fit with their schedule and skills needed? Log on to www.goicare.com and navigate to the Springfield location. Go to Volunteer and register for FREE! You can create a profile, select your skill set, choose which nonprofits you want to work with and even put in your availability! Visit our site now to register as a volunteer for FREE!!!

Boys and Girls Club 1410 N Fremont Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-9249 www.bgclubspringfield.org

Boy Scouts of America Ozark Trails Council 1616 S Eastgate Ave Springfield, MO 65809 P 417.883.1636 x233 www.ozarktrailsbsa.org

1131 Boonville Springfield, MO 65802 417-523-0144 www.supportsps.org

Community Partnership

Volunteers Needed!!!

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Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO)

Drury University

330 N Jefferson Ave Springfield, MO 65806 417-888-2020 www.commpartnership.org ONSUMER REDIT OUNSELING ERVICE of Springfield • Joplin West Plains

Girls on the Run 1722 S Glenstone, Suite JJ Springfield, MO 65804 417-763-3646 http://gotrswmo.org

Consumer Credit Counseling Service 1515 S Glenstone Springfield, MO 65804 417-889-7474 www.cccsoftheozarks.org

Great Circle 1212 West Lombard Springfield, MO 65806 417-865-1646 www.greatcircle.org

Convoy of Hope 330 S Patterson Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-823-8998 http://www.convoyofhope.org

Greene County Extension 2400 S Scenic Ave Springfield, MO 65807 417-881-8909 www.extension.missouri.edu/greene

Council of Churches of the Ozarks 627 N Glenstone Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-3586 www.ccozarks.org

Developmental Center of the Ozarks 1545 E Pythian Springfield, MO 65802 417-892-0896 www.dcoonline.com

GYN Cancers Alliance (GYNCA) 3023 S Fort, Suite B Springfield, MO 65807 417-869-2220 www.gynca.org

Habitat for Humanity 2410 S Scenic Ave Springfield, MO 65807 417-829-4001 www.habitatspringfieldmo.org

The Doula Foundation 1111 S Glenstone Suite 2-101 Springfield Mo 65804 (417) 832-9222 doulafoundation.org

The Hamels Foundation 425 W McDaniel, Suite 164 Springfield, MO 65806 417-988-2369 www.thehamelsfoundation.org

Harmony House

Harmony House

The Victim Center

519 E Cherry St Springfield, MO 65806 417-837-7700 www.myharmonyhouse.org

819 N Boonville Ave Sprinvgfield, MO 65802 417-863-7273 www.thevictimcenter.org

Victory Trade School The Humane Society of Southwest Missouri 3161 W Norton Rd Springfield, MO 65803 417-833-2526 www.swh.org

Junior Achievement Drury University- Lay Hall 900 N. Benton Springfield, Mo 65802 417-873-6989 www.jamvi.org

Killuminati Foundation www.killuminatiFoundation.org

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) 215 S Barnes Ave Springfield, MO 65802 417-862-4314 www.oac.ac

Presbyterian Children’s Homes & Services of Missouri/Ashley House 2740 E Pythian Springfield, MO 65802 314-989-9727 www.missouri.pchas.org

Republic Paw Pantry

1715 N Boonville Springfield, MO 65803 417-864-2221 www.victorytradeschool.edu

Wish I May 1700 W. Walnut Springfield, MO 65806 417-844-6195 www.wishimay.org

Women Connect4Good DrNancy@womenspeak.com Twitter.com/womenspk www.Facebook.com/WomenSpk www.Womenspeak.com/connect4good

Women in Need (WIN) P.O. Box 4626 Springfield, MO 65808 417-234-7338 www.womeninneedoftheozarks.org

Youth of the Ozarks Thrift Store (YOTO) 1731 N Glenstone Ave Springfield, MO 65803 417-890-7283 www.yotothriftstore.org

"I read CARES Magazine every month, when I saw the July issue honoring Veterans I felt compelled to donate to a Veterans nonprofit. CARES provides something this community has been in need of, a central place for philanthropists to learn more about how organizations are making a difference, how they are using their funds and what they need to keep serving the community.

-Jack Stack

Sponsors

The following persons or businesses have sponsored our members: Women Speak, William H Darr, Tom Slaight and Southwestern Womens Health

P.O. Box 670 Republic, MO 65738 417-893-0086 www.republicpawpantry.org

Ronald McDonald House 949 E Primrose Street Springfield, MO 65807 (417) 886-0225 http://www.rmhcozarks.org

HOME CARE & HOSPICE

Springfield Regional Arts Council 411 N Sherman Pkwy Springfield, MO 65802 (417) 862-2787 http://springfieldarts.org

Southwest Missouri Office on Aging Foundation 1735 S Fort Avenue Springfield, MO 65807 417-862-0762 800-497-0822 www.swmoa.com

Are you interested in a membership or sponsorship?

Call 417-849-2273 for details.

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Letter from the Publisher

Hello Everyone, Happy Mother's Day to all of you moms out there! Babies are an everyday miracle but the moms who carry and raise them well are miracles as well. Our community couldn't grow and thrive without your commitment, dedication and caring! In honor of all of you, we have a special feature highlighting a few great moms here in Springfield. Each one shows different ways of caring, and teaches their kids to care too. I hope you enjoy reading about them! We also have two pages highlighting some nonprofits in the community that help mothers and babies. How fortunate we are to have these great resources available!

There are a lot of wonderful events happening in May as well so make sure you take a look at them! Attending an event is a fun way to show you CARE! We are always looking for fun people pics and videos of events so feel free to send those in to info@goicare.com.

Ron Penney CFP®, ChFC® Private Wealth Advisor

Helping you create the future you envision.

As always, I hope you have a wonderful month, and that you enjoy our May issue of CARES Magazine!

Kindly,

Amy Michael Publisher

Penney, Murray & Associates Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

1342-E East Kingsley Springfield, Missouri 65804

(417) 881-9200 Licensed to provide service in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL IN, KS, MN, MO, MS, NE, NY, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY. Broker, investment and financial advisory services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. Some products and services may not be available in all jurisdictions or to all clients.

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contents

May 2015 [Inspire Me] Mother’s Day Feature ...............................6

Subscriptions To Your Door...................... 10

Moms Who CARE!

CARES Magazine

How We Help Moms and Babies ...............8

First Annual Rescue Sale ......................... 11

The Doula Foundation

Harmony House

Nonprofits Who CARE About Moms and Babies.....................................9 Tee Up Fore Teal...................................... 10

The Red Shoe Gala.................................. 12 Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks

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Membership Directory CARES Magazine members listing

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Letter from the editor

GYNCA

[Show Me] Calendar of Events.............................13-21 Ken Coleman 5K, 10K & Fitness Fair.............................................. 14

Featured Charity: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks ......................... 18 Bass Pro Shops Fitness Festival

Great Circle

Sunday Nights @ First............................. 19

Springfield Little Theatre ......................... 15 Annual Celebration & Fun Run 5K............................................. 16

First Baptist Church

The Longest Day..................................... 20 Alzheimer’s Association

staff Amy Michael Publisher

Cara Trask Editor

Girls on the Run

Phil Dellasega Creative Director/Lead Designer

[Teach Me] Women in Nonprofit Leadership, Part 3... 22 The Center for Nonprofit Communication

advisory panel

[Guide Me]

Ken Childers Kirk Elmquist Rebbecca Fenton COTA/L

Peer Prevention: Youth Taking a Stand Against Drugs & Violence........................ 24

Spring: A Perfect Time for Soil Tests for Gardens & Lawns .............................. 27

Marilyn Nolan

Community Partnership of the Ozarks

Greene County Extension Council

Nancy O’Reilly

Project Malawi ....................................... 25

Grow Healthier Plants! ........................... 27

Chris Shaefer

The Hamels Foundation

Greene County Extension Council

Tony Shalloup

Transforming Lives of Children and Families.............................. 26

Jack Stack

Presbyterian Children’s Homes & Services/Ashley House

Cara Trask

Robert Stoops

our mission CARES Magazine is committed to providing our nonprofit community with a resource to inform and educate the public about their organizations. It is our goal to create awareness of charitable giving in the area as well as give to individuals and businesses that show they CARE. © 2014 CARES Magazine. All rights reserved. Contents of this magazine may not be reproduced in any manner without written consent from the publisher.

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1740 S Glenstone, Suite P Springfield, MO 65804 417.849.2273 www.CaresMagazine.com

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INSPIRE ME Here in Springfield there are a lot of great moms who show that they care, every day! We

C.J. King

Profession: Owner of Premier Home Health for 22 years

Profession: Realtor with Murney and Associates for 12 years

Children: Mother of one, Ryan Mulcahy

Children: 5 Children

had the pleasure of visiting with

Passion: Assistant District Governor of Rotary

several wonderful moms to

Advice on how to show your kids how to CARE: “I think just by showing him. He saw when he was very young that I had to work, I had to had to keep going and did not really have enough time, actually for him probably as I should have, but after that, after I got everything where it needed to be, then he saw me join Rotary, join the chamber, you know, join in leadership roles and to really to be able to help and give back to the community that gave so much to me.”

Passion: Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks and American Cancer Society

learn how they juggle being great moms, their professional careers and their commitment to give back to the community. We had a really great interview for CARES TV, and if you missed it, you can catch it on our website, CaresMagazine.com.

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Susan Haralson

Upcoming Events: Rotary just held their annual Rock N Ribs event!

Advice on how to show your kids how to CARE: “The main thing I’ve done is just asked them to support me and participate. I think it’s very important to lead by example and so I’m trying to do that. They were active in helping me fundraise and participated in the walk with me and so that was a good time.”

Upcoming Event: Making Strides against breast cancer on October 24th, 2015 so if any of the moms out there would like to join the team or with your kids C.J. has a facebook page called “Go Big or Go Home” and would love to have you!

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Robin Byler Profession: HR for Blue Iguana Car Wash, Director of Tech It Out, Telecom Expense Management Children: Three kids and one nephew Passion: The Kitchen, Crossway Baptist Church Community Initiatives Advice on how to show your kids how to CARE: “They help us collect items that are donated in the community for our event with the Missouri Hotel, as well as Crossway Cares, [Community Outreach Initiative] they handed out air fresheners, held up free car wash signs, it was a lot of fun.”

Upcoming Events: Blue Iguana Car Wash is hosting an ongoing fundraiser, donating a portion of their proceeds to help raise funds for a student building at Crossway Baptist Church.

Angel Shortt Profession: Marketing Director of Old Missouri Bank Children: One Daughter, Ava Passion: Parkinsons Foundation and GYN Cancers Alliance Advice on how to show your kids how to CARE: “I feel that it’s very important for her to be involved in whatever I do in the community in general so I do drag her to a lot of the events, like the yoga mala that we do, to benefit Gynca for Cindy Sullivan. We try to keep involved with that. I take her to a lot of Parkinsons events. The biggest thing for me is getting her more involved with the kids in the community such as donating stuff to the women’s shelter, I make her go through all her toys and she enjoys doing it. I think its very important for her to know that there is kids that aren’t as lucky as she is.

So she donates bags of her toys and clothes and she goes with me to deliver those.”

Upcoming Events: Tee up for Teal on May 18th to benefit GYN Cancers Alliance.

Cara Trask-Nordin Profession: Editor at CARES Magazine, LMT at Acappella Massage Children: Two Kids and one on the way.

Passion: Learning more and sharing about, each nonprofit in Springfield, volunteering and participating in events.

Advice on how to show your kids how to CARE: “I think its important for children to know everyone has a different situation. We talk a lot about less fortunate families, and every six months they gather toys and clothes to donate to those who need them. We also join in walks and every year they LOVE helping their Aunt Amy volunteer at the Rock N' Ribs event. I have found they genuinely enjoy being involved and helping others, and it also helps them to become better people since they get an understanding of their own situation and are more thankful for what they have.”

Upcoming Events: On May 9th, 11-2pm there is a Mother Daughter Celebration hosted by the Victim Center. This will be a wonderful event!

For more details, see the calendar of events in this issue.

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How we help mothers and babies Childbirth Education Classes Class topics and benefits include: ~ Physical and emotional care through the birth process ~ Comfort measures Doula Services ~ Medical interventions ~ Postpartum care A doula provides support before, during, and after childbirth. ~ Breastfeeding Our certified doulas: ~ Newborn care ~ Are on 24-hour call for four weeks surrounding the birth ~ Suggest comfort measures ~ Provide emotional support ~ Advocate for mother’s wishes ~ Help the mother obtain adequate prenatal care ~ Promote bonding ~ Provide postpartum support ~ Do not perform any clinical or medical tasks

Prenatal Yoga and Health Education ~ Allows you to exercise gently and safely ~ Helps prepare your body for birth ~ Reduces fatigue, back pain, indigestion, nausea, stress, and anxiety ~ Helps you prepare for successful parenting by cultivating a strong sense of self ~ Helps your body recover from birth ~ Balances your mental state for calmness during labor ~ Connects you with other pregnant women

Parent and Child Classes ~ Helps parent and baby relax and bond ~ Gives children a strong start in life ~ Promotes school readiness and healthy development of children ~ Provides an opportunity to connect with other parents

For more information please visit doulafoundation.org or call 417-832-9222 8

Mission: To improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

About March of Dimes Missouri: We carry this out through research, community programs, education, and advocacy. March of Dimes has awarded millions of dollars in Missouri for research and programs to help moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.

Advocate for Missouri Moms and Babies: The March of Dimes Missouri Chapter leads policy and legislative efforts that support our mission of improving the health of women, infants and children by reducing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The key to that success is the commitment and involvement of our grassroots volunteers in demonstrating to policy makers and legislators how the work that we do saves lives in Missouri. http://www.marchofdimes.org/missouri/contactus.html Mission: Providing health, wellness, and relationship services and education for young people facing an unplanned pregnancy, and presenting healthy relationship education in local schools to equip teens to make positive choices.

About Pregnancy Care Center: Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) is a nonprofit organization that provides vital services to seven counties in Southwest Missouri and is funded totally by the contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations, and churches within the community. Since opening in 2000, PCC has served over 237,500 young people with healthy pregnancy and relationship education, at no cost to the individuals served.

Pregnancy Care Center is one of the fastest growing organizations of its type in the United States. Call 417-877-0800 to speak with someone at PCC or visit 417pcc.org.

Mission: Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri aids families, children and individuals by providing adoption, counseling, education and resources to assist with physical and emotional needs.Our Southwest Missouri office of LFCS is located in Springfield but we cover all of southwest Missouri. In 1998, we opened our doors in Springfield as a non-profit agency.

The agency first began as an orphanage in 1868 with the mission to protect and nurture children without a home. Today, we continue the mission of helping families, children and individuals in Missouri experience greater

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NONPROFITS WHO CARE…

hope and wholeness of life. The services provided by LFCS are open to everyone regardless of race, faith, national origin, gender or age. Over 80 percent of our clients are not of the Lutheran faith. The Southwest Region has three main programs: Pregnancy Counseling Adoption Services Foster Parent Services For more information contact: Laura Farmer, Director 2130 N. Glenstone Avenue Springfield, MO 65803 417-862-1972 866-326-LFCS (5327) 417-268-8997 24-Hour Hotline ~ Pregnancy Services http://lfcsmo.org Mission: The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children in the Ozarks. Our first priority is to provide a "home away from home" for families when their seriously-ill or injured child is in a hospital far from home. Since 1988 our cornerstone project, the Ronald McDonald House®, has embraced more than 9,445 families during a time of unspeakable hardship.

The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®, fondly known as the "Tooth Truck™", provides dental treatment and prevention education for at-risk children, primarily in school-based settings. A joint project between RMHC of the Ozarks and The Tooth Truck, Inc., the program has provided over 40,827 dental appointments for more than 16,532 children, in over ten years of operation, which is valued at over $9.5 million! In October 2011, the Tooth Truck successfully launched a pilot in-school tooth-brushing program at the Early Childhood Shining Stars Center of Springfield Public Schools. The program has now grown to include 380 students enrolled in the Early Childhood Program at five Springfield Public Schools.

As our future unfolds, our vision will continue to include strong investigation of the communities we serve, with consideration of increasing ways we can help children become healthier and stronger, and to help their lights shine brighter. In a spirit of service, we are deeply committed to our roles as "thoughtful stewards" of Ronald McDonald House Charities® programs and resources. This level of commitment is our standard, and an ideal we all constantly strive for ... as board members, professional staff, and volunteers.

949 East Primrose Street Springfield, MO 65807 (417) 886-0225 Rmhcozarks.org 9

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Monday, May 18th, 2015 Highland Springs Country Club Teams are $600. Register online at gynca.org/events 4 Person Scramble.

Men’s & Ladies Flights Contests, Goodie Bags, Swag, Lunch and more!

Caddy Shack Kick Off Party Sunday, May 17th at Highland Springs Pool presented by Liberty Bank. Heavy appetizers, cash bar, silent and live auction. New in 2015 Caddy Shack Costume/Theme Contest.

417.869.2220

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Accepting Sale Donations!

Now - 6/4 Family Violence Prevention Center

Save the date for our...

1st Annual Rescue SALE Friday & Saturday

June 5th & 6th 3145 West Republic Road

South Creek Church

But First

We Need Your Treasures!!!

Bring your items, big to small, furniture to clothes, to Harmony House (519 E. Cherry) now through June 4th!

Donation Inquiries: Sharon Harter Donations Coordintor sharonh@myharmonyhouse.org 417-837-7700

Harmony House services include shelter, case management, management, support rt groups, life skills and parenting arenting classes, d care, legal advocacy, transportation nsportation and referrals to other sources of support. rt. child For more information rmation contact Harmony House at 417-837-7700 or visit us at www.myharmonyhouse.org nyhouse.org 11

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An Event Benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks.

Get your red shoes ready to join us at our premier Red Shoe Gala,

September 19, 2015 For sponsorship opportunities, contact Bonnie Keller at bonnie.keller@rmhcozarks.org Featuring OWN Network Star & Recording Artist

Jake Simpson!

www.PutYourRedShoesOn.org Special Thanks to Southwestern Women’s Health for underwriting RMHC’s Cares Magazine membership.

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All Year

Farmer’s Market of the Ozarks

All Year

Made to Work

4139 S. Nature Center Way Road The Farmer’s Market of the Ozarks combines farm-fresh goodies, hand crafted products, and local eateries all in one location easily accessible to our community. Shop for groceries, find unique gifts, have breakfast or lunch, enjoy local music in our brand new pavilion in the Ozarks.

The market accepts SNAP, debit and credit cards. Open every Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm all winter.

Convoy of Hope What truly sets us apart is an emphasis on personal connections. We invite you to embark on a journey with job seekers just like you, supported by people who care. On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month you can be Made to Work! Call Ryan Rust at 417-851-4510 for more information.

May 1

First Friday Art Walk Downtown Springfield First Friday Art Walk offers original art, live music, art demonstrations, food, fun and more in 27 participating venues. Enjoy the art, meet the artists and experience Springfield's favorite free arts event.

May 2

Annual CMH Heroes for Hospice 5K/10K Citizens Memorial Hospital

8:30 AM until 10:30 AM Early bird registration is $25 per person on or before April 17 and includes a T-shirt. Registration after April 18 is $30 per person and does not include a T-shirt. Receive a 20 percent family/group discount if registering four or more - use discount code “HEROES15” when registering. Runners can also register the day of the event until 8 a.m. On-line registration closes April 29.

For more information on the “Heroes for Hospice” 5K/10K Run, contact the CMH Information Center at 417-328-6010 or 888-328-6010 or citizensmemorial.com.

Honoring Our Mothers...Applauding Remarkable Women

May 2

Chateau on the Lake, Branson, Mo. Former ABC News White House Correspondent, Ann Compton, joins us as our keynote speaker for this one of a kind spring event. Ms. Compton has a storied career spanning 7 presidents. She was the only reporter allowed to remain on Air Force One as it crisscrossed the US on 9/11.

She will share Up Close and Very Personal, a behind the scenes look at the White House. Ann shares her proudest moment was perhaps her recognition as a Mother of the Year in 1988. Ann and her husband are the proud parents of 4 children and one granddaughter.

Tickets can be purchased at: http://www.thecaringpeople.org/honoringmoms/ 13

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Run with the kids of Great Circle!

June 6, 2015 Great Circle 1212 W. Lombard Races start at 7:30 a.m.

REGISTER TODAY! Early Registration 5K $20 | 10K $25 Race Day Registration 5K $25 | 10K $30 www.GreatCircle.org/events For volunteer opportunities or more information, please contact Andrea Masterson at 14

Andrea.Masterson@GreatCircle.org or 417-572-7674

Artsfest on Walnut Historic Walnut Street

May 2 & 3

Artsfest is the largest fine arts festival in Southwest Missouri featuring 130 artists from 16 states, over 80 performances, food from some of Springfield’s favorite restaurants, and a kids hands-on area with activities including Chalk-ItUp and the Claymobile, a mobile ceramic arts workshop.

May 7

Hamels Handbag Happy Hour The Discovery Center

5:30 PM until 07:30 PM The 3rd annual "Hamels Handbag Happy Hour" will raise funds to benefit the efforts of The Hamels Foundation in providing educational resources to schools in the area. In addition to the silent auction, the event will offer complementary wine and hors d'oeuvres. The "Hamels Handbag Happy Hour" is from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. May 7, 2015 at the Discovery Center located at 438 E. St. Louis.

May 9

Visit http://www.thehamelsfoundation.org/events or call Kathy Greene at 417-773-4733

Mother Daughter Celebration The Victim Center Fashion show, luncheon and silent auction. Fashions presented by Town & County, The Uptown Boutique & Jellybeans. Tickets are $50 per person with proceeds benefitting The Victim Center. For tickets or more information, contact Angela Moyle at (417) 268-3090, amoyle@ky3.com, or Kris Evans at (417) 864-5500, kevans@kevansint.com.

May 9

Stamp Out Hunger Springfield, MO The 23rd annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is on Saturday, May 9. It’s the largest one-day food drive in America, and it’s made possible by thousands of letter carriers who volunteer their time to participate—as well as countless thousands of volunteers who help sort, collect and distribute much needed food to local food banks and pantries across the country. Help support our local food pantries by filling a bag to leave for your mail carrier to pick up when they deliver your mail on this very special day.

Together we can Stamp Out Hunger in the Ozarks.

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Saturday, May 9th The Girls on the Run

Annual Celebration and Fun Run 5K 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.: Join us in Celebration, Games and Activities for FREE!!!

10 a.m.: Come RUN, JOG, or WALK with over a hundred fun-loving, excited, and joy filled girls (8-15) and their running buddies!

EVERYONE is WELCOME – boys and girls, young and old!

Everyone that crosses the finish line will receive a MEDAL! There are random PRIZES, too!

It is an amazing morning that will fill your heart with smiles! You don’t want to miss this event!

Registration is $25 and all proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Southwest Missouri.

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ALL THE FUN is at the O’Reilly Teftt Gymnasium, on the corner of Fremont and Pythian (across the street from the Pythian Castle) If you have questions or are interested in volunteering please text or call our race director, Rosie Laughlin (417-353-1364)

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Springfield Symphony Orchestra Presents “Symphonic Big Band” America’s greatest contribution to the world of music is arguably Jazz, and at this exciting concert we feature the works of one of Jazz’s greatest legends, Duke Ellington.

We will be joined by a big band onstage to play some of the greatest hits of the Jazz Age, as well as to hear the ground-breaking music that Ellington composed for the orchestra.

Annual Mother's Day Brunch 319 W. Walnut, Springfield, MO HOLA Sertoma invites you & your loved ones to our 9th Annual Mother’s Day Brunch, located at 319 W. Walnut, Springfield, MO. The brunch will feature: Complimentary Mimosa (adults), live string musicians, and flower for all ladies. Reservations are appreciated. Call or Text 417-848-2044 Proceeds benefit HOLA Charities, local & abroad, including the hospital & schools in Santiago/Lake Atitlan Guatemala. We are a 501c3 organization associated with Sertoma, Inc.

National Park Week Wilson's Creek National Battlefield The National Park Service invites everyone to get to know their national parks during National Park Week by waiving entrance fees during April 22-26, 2013, so visitors can enjoy all 401 national park areas. Wilson's Creek National Battlefield will waive the usual $5.00 per individual or $10.00 per vehicle entrance fee for the entire period of time. This year’s theme is “Did you know…” provides a way to discover the wonders of America’s national parks.

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16th Annual Tournament of Hope Highland Springs Country Club We are excited to announce that The Victim Center is hosting the 16th annual Tournament of Hope at Highland Springs Country Club. All proceeds go directly to The Victim Center. Please mark your calendars!

The tournament features divisions for both men and women. The format is a four-person scramble on 18 holes. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or playing in the tournament, please contact us today.

May 16

Stomp The Blues Out of Homelessness 2200 W. Chesterfield, Springfield. MO

12:00 PM until 10:30 PM Music, music and more music. All day event showcasing National and Regional Blues Artists. This is The 5th Annual event to raise much needed funding for our year long mission to help those less fortunate. First band starts at 1pm. Barbecue, Pizza and Cajun food. Cold domestic and craft beer.

All ages welcome, no tents or coolers allowed.

For more info please visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-5th-annual-stomp-the-bluesout-of-homelessness-charity-event-tickets-9679366245.

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Featured Charity Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks

THANK YOU for your support!

$150,000 SHOW ME

Dollar amount donated to local charities in 2014

Mentoring has a long-lasting, positive effect on children.

Each time Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs a child with a role model, we start something incredible: a one-to-one relationship built on trust and friendship that can blossom into a future of unlimited potential. National research on our program outcomes has demonstrated that after 18 months of spending time with their Bigs, the Little Brothers and Little Sisters, compared to those children not in our program, were: • 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs

All our races are not-for-profit.

Proceeds stay in the community by supporting local charities. This is only possible because of our generous and supportive running community. Your participation helps to champion the cause of many charitable organizations.

Visit fitness.basspro.com to register for all these events and support local charities.

• 27% less likely to begin using alcohol • 52% less likely to skip school • 37% less likely to skip a class • 33% less likely to hit someone They also found that the Littles were more confident of their performance in schoolwork and getting along better with their families.

“We have known all along that Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring has a long-lasting, positive effect on children’s confidence, grades, and social skills,” affirms Karen J. Mathis, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s President and CEO, “and the results of this impact study scientifically confirm that belief.”

“These dramatic findings are very good news, particularly at a time when many people contend that ‘nothing works’ in reaching teenagers,” said Gary Walker, then-President of Public/Private Ventures. “This program suggests a strategy the country can build on to make a difference, especially for youth in single-parent families.”

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On June 21, from sunrise to sunset, you choose your activity in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Your team will work together to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association速 and honor the strength, heart and endurance of those facing this devastating disease. What do you love to do?

SOME IDEAS FROM OUR PARTICIPANTS DANCE HIKE PERFORM Sonia honored To honor Colonel The Brownsville her father's love of music with Zumba, a dance workout.

BOWLING Sisters Faith and

Jessica hosted a bowl-a-thon to honor their grandmother.

CRAFT "Quilters

Forever" created a beautiful quilt for those living with Alzheimer's.

GARDEN Team Irene

Gladson planned a family day of gardening to honor their grandmother.

Robinson, members of his family hiked and camped.

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MUSIC From sunrise to

sunset, the Thompson family hosted a live jam session.

TX Forget Me Nots hosted a cabaret and displayed artwork.

CYCLE Team Peddlers for a cure rode more than 130 miles.

PARTY To support church

members living with Alzheimer's, BPC Cares hosted a carnival.

MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES

Jenny and Team "Fighting to Remember" golfed, boated and hiked.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2015 The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's disease速.

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6:15 PM until u 8:15 PM Participants can purchase silk tulips to be placed in a special heart-shaped memorial Participants garden, with each eacch tulip representing a loved one one.. FFollowing ollowing the Garden Ceremony Ceremony, y, a 5K Run/Mile Walk Walk ooccurs for those who register to participate icipate in this aspect of the event.

Some participants participannts are seasoned runners, runners, and others are families and teams of people walkking in memory of loved ones he nu umber of participants the past several al running or walking ones.. TThe number ranged from 425 – 650, making it one of the t largest runs in Springfield. years has ranged s Found programs prrograms and will help hundreds of families amilies receive grief support at no Proceeds from sponsorships benefit Lost & Found Found Grief Center.

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Nonprofit Leadership

Part III

by Dan Prater The Center for Nonprofit Communication at Drury University dprater@drury.edu

For the last three months, we’ve looked at some of the unique challenges facing women who lead nonprofit organizations.

Five amazing ladies who oversee Springfield area nonprofit organizations have shared their perspectives on what it’s like to be a female leader.

Brandi Bartel Executive Director, The Victim Center Barb Brown-Johnson Executive Director, The Child Advocacy Center

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Katie Davis CEO, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Ozarks Debi Meed CEO/President, United Way of the Ozarks Pat Reiser Executive Director, CASA of SW Missouri In this final article, we ask the ladies about fundraising, balancing work with family, and advice to young women who aspire to lead an organization.

(Because of the sensitive nature of these questions, responses are not in the order of the ladies listed above.)

Has being a woman been an asset or liability (or neither) when working with funders, asking for financial support?

“I think donors, particularly female donors, might relate to me when I ‘sell’ the mission and tell the difficult stories related to this mission. At least, I often get a stronger response typically from female donors than from male donors.”

“A few times I’ve experienced a degree of sexual harassment from the occasional donor, and once, from a board member, in the form of suggestive comments and/or sexual innuendo.”

“I would guess that men speaking with men might have an advantage. I firmly believe that you have to be a strong assertive female to ask for money or you don’t get anywhere.”

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“I was once warned by a Board member not to show too much emotion when making a fundraising presentation. I believe this is because if women show emotion about a situation it can be assumed she is leading too much from the ‘heart’ and neglecting the business side of the organization.”

“There have been a few times that I felt that if I were to really flirt with a male donor, there might be a donation, or at least a larger donation. Expressing genuine interest in the donor can be misinterpreted and is one that any female leader needs to consider carefully. “

How have the demands of your own family/personal life affected your ability to keep up with the demands of running the organization?

“It is difficult to be in a leadership position and have a normal family life. I fear I haven’t always been the best at balancing work/life.

Particularly for nonprofits, there is always a component of week night and week end work on top of your already long work week. It simply goes with the territory.”

“The stress of the job, combined with personal life challenges that every leader encounters (regardless of gender) takes its toll. Every leader has to identify their priorities and then recognize that saying ‘no’ to one thing is saying ‘yes’ to something else more important or more urgent.”

"Being the Executive Director of a nonprofit organization that serves victims of crime can be grueling. It’s a responsibility that I take seriously because I know that my effectiveness as a leader has a direct impact on our organization’s ability to change lives, and often save them. The stress of the job, combined with personal life challenges that every leader encounters, takes its toll."

“It is amazing to me that throughout my career, when I have made the decision to put my family first, it has always resulted in a better position with more responsibility rather than a loss. In work and in life, I have never been hurt by putting my family first.“ “If you asked me if I would do it all again, I don’t know what I would say. While this work is tremendously gratifying, it is also extremely hard on you.“ "As the female (especially right after my daughter was born), I felt more of an obligation to be the one to come home over my husband.

Luckily, my husband and I have found a good balance and I am thankful for two things:

“My advice to ‘younger’ female leaders would be to hone their strategic skills so that they can be more competitive in the workforce as they move into leadership positions. Effective leaders exhibit both male female characteristics of leadership while staying true to themselves and learning to highlight their own strengths. I would also encourage them to ask for what they’re worth! If their board values and appreciates the work they do, they will respond appropriately.”

"Traits: willing to work long hours, can successfully ask people for money, be able to inspire others to your way of thinking, empathylots of empathy, not have to work for a large salary, stay healthy, put others first."

“Find a mentor. Learn the emotional/soft skills of the trade, along with the technical ones. Be humble enough to work well with others; get your hands dirty; and listen, yet confident enough to take risks; speak up; and go outside your comfort zone.”

“Your kids have to be grown. You must have the complete support of your spouse or significant other. The nonprofit must be fiscally sound. The nonprofit has to have sufficient staff to get the job done; you can’t do it all yourself. The Board must have 100% buy-in, they must be donors, show up for meetings and help with fundraisers. You must be able to read and understand financial reports; if this is going to be the organization you head, you have to know where you are financially.”

“1. Build relationships. Wherever you are right now in your work life, be willing to help others, be a mentor, say, “yes” as much as you can.

2. Learn as much as you can about all aspects of your business. As CEO, I had to both fix the toilet and meet with President Obama!

3. Stay current - Read as much as you can. If someone suggests a book to you try to read it. I try to read or re-read at least one book or study every month.

4. Along with the general skills, abilities and behaviors of a CEO, I think you also need these: a. Always assume the best. b. Have integrity, tell the truth, careful what you say on social media. c. Be kind. d. Stay calm.

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“I must say that it has been my personal life that has suffered, not the organization I worked for. First, let me say that I could have NEVER been the head of a nonprofit if my children were still at home.”

What advice would you give women who aspire to be the CEO/Executive Director of a nonprofit organization? Specific traits or behaviors that might help her advance?

As CEO you will be faced with many situations, some will be more than you think you can handle. You will need to take a breath, steady yourself and lead in those situations.”

1. My husband respects my role as a leader and my need to work in the evenings/on the weekends, so we rarely have disagreements over work/life balance 2. We have an incredibly supportive extended family (that) all live in Springfield and have agreed to support my decision to keep my role...

Without those two things I don’t think I would be able to successfully keep my role as a female leader."

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Peer-To-Peer Prevention:

Youth Taking a Stand Against Drugs and Violence It’s no shock that drugs and violence are common, even at an early age. But sometimes, it takes more than an adult to make a difference. We’ve learned, in many cases that, it’s our youth who have the power to make the biggest influence on their peers and themselves.

So, Community Partnership of the Ozarks is working with youth and teens in Springfield Public Schools who want to make a change.

In 2013 the high school group 417SQUAD (Students Questioning Using and Abusing Drugs) was formed to discuss issues that their peers face in an attempt to provide solutions in various ways, such as advocating for positive alternative activities and sharing information to help reduce drug use and violence.

This group learned that 1 in 3 teens experience dating abuse, including physical, emotional, verbal or sexual abuse/manipulation and that 67% of teens never tell anyone about the abuse.

Quickly the group turned its attention to teen dating violence and worked to produce a campaign that has been featured at the Battlefield Mall and local movie theaters and includes a PSA that will be shared among their peers.

“Being in 417SQUAD has helped me as a person, to realize just because you have made bad choices doesn't mean you don't want to stop people from making the same ones. I have learned to work with people I haven't before and make life long connections. I am so grateful and happy with what the SQUAD has done in the past two years,” said 417SQUAD member Jahana Hamilton.

Several students in the 417Squad also traveled to Jefferson City in March to attend the ACT Missouri Speak Hard Youth Conference, where they learned drug and violence prevention strategies they hope to implement back in Springfield.

Prevention at an early age, however, is just as important and that’s where our Peer-to-Peer Drug Prevention Program fills the gap. It was created to provide drug awareness education and positive peer mentoring to 5th grade elementary students and targeted 6th-8th grade middle school students. Under the direction of an adult leader, middle school students are tasked with taking responsibility for learning through preparation and implementation of activities/lessons. They focus on drug prevention topics that are most relevant and appropriate to the elementary students they are working with and then travel to elementary school once a month to facilitate the lessons/activities.

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“I’m in drug prevention so that other kids won’t make the same mistakes that other people have made, and for them to have a good life and do great things with it,” said Pipkin Middle School 8th grader Jonathan Diaz.

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Funded by the GFWC Sorosis Club of Springfield, the goals of the Peerto-Peer Drug Prevention Program are to increase knowledge and awareness about the dangers of drugs, increase the ability to resist negative peer pressure, increase pride and commitment to being drug free, and increase the ability to be a leader amongst peers.

“It’s helpful so that if later in life someone approaches you and offers you drugs and alcohol you will be able to handle it a lot better than if you didn’t know anything about drugs,” said Reed Academy 7th grader MaryJane Lara.

Both the Peer-to-Peer Prevention Program and the 417SQUAD are great examples of how empowering our youth can sometimes be the best form of long-term drug and violence prevention.

Project Malawi The mission of The Hamels Foundation is simple- to enrich the lives of children through the power of education by giving them the tools they need to achieve their goals. In addition to their work throughout the Ozarks, the commitment of The Hamels Foundation extends globally to Malawi, Africa where there are over one million orphans due to the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

Malawi is one of the poorest, most impoverished nations in the world. Since opening their doors in 2008, The Hamels Foundation has been dedicated to building a primary school (grades 1-8) that will educate boys and girls in the Mulanje District of Malawi. The first step towards breaking the cycle of AIDS is education, as well as tending to basic needs such as shelter and food. The goal of The Hamels Foundation is to provide this first step in improving the lives of Picture of exterior of classroom block at Namunda Primary School

thousands.

In September 2014, The Hamels Foundation cofounder Heidi Hamels as well as staff, board members and supporters attended the opening ceremonies for the Namunda Primary School!

Among those from the Ozarks in attendance were Board Member, Beth Raidel and Executive Director, Kelly Anderson.

The Namunda Primary School currently serves 320 students in grades 1-8 in bright, airy class-

Representatives of The Hamels Foundation surrounded by excited students.

Board Member Beth Raidel using the water well located on the grounds of the Namunda Primary School.

rooms equipped with desks, books and school supplies. In a country where many children lack access to basic school supplies and often sit uncomfortably on dirt floors in cramped spaces, the small classroom sizes and well-appointed classrooms will provide students with an environment more conducive to learning. Classrooms

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administration building, sports field and a library are also included. A key feature of the school is attractive housing for teachers, which helps to retain quality educators in remote rural Students on their first day of school of at the Namunda Primary School

areas like Namunda.

With the opening of the school, rural children in

Namunda will have the chance to access a high-quality education in the communities.

Until now, very young children were often required to walk up to ten miles each way unsupervised to study in inadequate facilities.

Work on the Namunda Primary School is not yet complete and construction continues. When

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Co-founder Heidi Hamels visits with a young student.

fully completed, the school will serve 640 students! If you would like more information or find out how you could support the Namunda Primary School, visit www.thehamelsfoundation.org or contact Kelly Anderson at Kelly@thehamelsfoundation.org.

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Transforming Lives of Children and Families Transitional Living Ashley House quite literally fills the gaps where girls ages 16-21 preparing to leave foster care have the most need, in order to give them the most secure start to independent living.

With expertly developed program components including; life skills, education, employment and budgeting, the girls learn about real world challenges so that they can handle what life throws their way when they are living on their own.

Foster Care Case Management PCHAS provides case management to 600 children each year.

Our case managers build a nurturing, professional team and provide innumerable resources as they embrace new families entering the world of foster care without judgement, work through emotional issues, help navigate legal issues connected to foster care and provide a steady source of hope and guidance for the child.

Safe families.

One Child’s Story Jon grew up in foster care after losing his Mother to illness.

With the support and guidance of many, including his foster care case manager, Jon overcame his challenges. Jon is a confident young man pursuing his degree at Missouri Southern State University.

He now advocates for other children in care and plans to become an attorney and serve children and families in need.

The focus of PCHAS remains where we believe help, change and results are needed most. We strive to make children safe, to give families stability and to create strong communities.

We are here to step into the empty corrupted space in their lives with generous, customized care delivered by talented, giving professionals who focus on discovering the way to healing, happiness and joy for the children and families we serve.

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MAY 5th Safe children. Strong communities.

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Join us for Give STL Day, May 5th! With central offices in St. Louis, your dollars donated during this nationwide, 24 online day of giving, benefit the entire agency, including Ashley House and Foster Care Case Management services in Springfield.

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Spring is a Perfect Time too do Soil Tests for Gardens, Lawns person can’t tell whether a field, lawn or garden has h too much phosphorus or too o little organic matter simply by smelling and nd touching the soil. But, if a sample of the soill is taken to the Greene County Extension Center, located inside The Botanical Center att 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield, Mo., it can be tested to determine exactly what is needed to maximize the potential of the e soil.

A soil test provides information ation on the nutrient levels (potassium, tassium, calcium or lime, and magnesium), ium), percent of organic matter and a lime requirements “With this type of information, mation, a fertilizer and lime program rogram can be determined based d on the needs of the plantss to be grown and the condition n of the soil," said Tim Schnakenberg, kenberg, agronomy specialist, University ty of Missouri Extension.

When taking a soil sample from om the lawn, garden or field, use e a clean spade and clean pail. Push the he spade deep into soil and throw ow out a spade full of soil. Then cut a one-inch slice of soil from the back o ck of the hole with the spade. Be sure e the slice goes seven inches deep p and is even in width and thickness. Place this slice in the pail.

Re Repeat epeat these steps five or six times mes at different sp pots over your lawn, garden or field. d. Thoroughly spots m the six or seven slices you mix u have in the pail. ail. After mixing, take aboutt one pint of soil oil to your nearest extension center.

There here is a $29 fee for a soil test to cover c laboratory costs. osts. Getting results back generally takes from one to o two weeks.

The Th he soil test report provides information tion on soil test results and ratings, suggested ggested fertilizer and limestone treatments atments for the lawn or field, and fertility ty management practices or concerns. rns.

Each soil test done with the MU Extension office also comes with recommendations made de by a trained and experienced specialist ecialist who can also answer questions.

"Without the information on a soil test provides all you can do is guess and most of the time, e, waste money," said Schnakenberg. "To make ke it easy for you to interpret the soil test results, your our report form will indicate which fertilizers, and how ow much, you should apply.”

Information about soil testing is available online at extension.missouri.edu/greene. .missouri.edu/greene.

Don’t Guess! Get A Soil Test!

Grow Healthier Plants!

Protect Our Environment!

University of Missouri Extension tension – Greene County | Located inside the Springfield-Greene ngfield-Greene County Botanical tanical Center 2400 00 S. Scenic A Ave, ve, Springfield, eld, Mo Mo.. 65807 | Telephone: Telephone: e: (417) 881-8909 Become a “Friend riend of Greene County Extension Extension” tension” online: http://extension.missouri.edu/greene ension.missouri.edu/greene ne

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A soil test shows exactly how much lime and fertilizer your plants need!

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