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contents 15 Champion for Children 2011
5 Professional Massage Training
16 Recognizing Big Brothers Big
from the Publisher and Editor
Center
PMTC Students at the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fitness Festival
6 Hope For Every Foster Child
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A recap of the event
Sisters
Items of interest
24 A Champion for Children 2011: Brooke O’Reilly
Ambassadors for Children
New silent auction introduced
7 Springfield CARES about Fitness 19 Calendar of Events Column 9 Holiday Smiles: A Bright Holiday Investment
10 ACS Answers the Call After Joplin Tornado
American Cancer Society
11 Looking Good…Feeling Even
20 Recent Events
Children’s Miracle Network
20 Legends are Born in October Children’s Miracle Network
21 Kraft Foods and Roy W.
Slusher Foundation Recognized
Better
Association of Fundraising Professionals
American Cancer Society
12 What Cancer Did For Me GYNCA
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14 Help Us Help Them
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Council of Churches of the Ozarks
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29 Games
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Amy: Happy Holidays Springfield! As we near the end of the year we are reminded to be thankful for the things that we have and to keep our families close. From Veterans Day to Thanksgiving to Christmas, the Holidays are here not for over eating or getting material gifts, but to bring us together in remembrance of all of the things that matter the most. It is my hope that this holiday season you are all healthy, safe and warm. There are some wonderful stories in the pages of the magazine this month about people right here in Springfield that have been helped by the generosity of those more fortunate. If you are one of those, we thank you. It is only by working together that we can overcome the challenges that face our com-
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munity. Wherever you go this Holiday season, offer a smile to a stranger, spare change to a cause and a helping hand to a neighbor. Warmest Regards, Amy Cara: To those out there whose celebrations do not include the traditional things, the same holds true. Let this time of year, the days off of work, the cool winter days, give us all a reason to show our loved ones we care, no matter how we do it. Give warm hugs, cuddle by the fire, tell stories from your youth, and laugh. Laughter, love and true family time spent together, those are the greatest gifts we give to each other.
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Hannah wakes up to
for Children provides hope for these special children by
red and blue lights
providing resources to improve their self-esteem and re-
flashing outside her
veal their hidden potential so they may be empowered to
bedroom window.
break their family cycle of abuse and neglect. Many foster
It’s near midnight
children receive the first new clothing in their lives from
and although she’s
Ambassadors for Children.
only 9 years old, her little
brother
is
frightened and sitting at the foot of her bed—looking to her for answers, comfort,
some-
thing… She hears shouting outside the window and sees both her parents being handcuffed by policemen. The policemen come in the bedroom and find Hannah and her brother huddled on the bed crying and confused. What will happen to them? Where will they go?
Ambassadors for Children has year-round donation and volunteer needs such as brand new children’s clothing for their Kid’s Clothes Closet, groups to Adopt-a-Caseworker, and Volunteer Tutors. In addition to these needs, Ambassadors for Children is currently seeking community members to “Adopt” a Teenager in Foster Care for Christmas. They’ll provide the child’s first name, age, and wish list. You provide 5 gifts or spend up to $100. They also need donations of brand new children’s coats in all sizes and wrapping paper, tape, and gift tags to wrap hundreds of Christmas gifts for foster children. These are a few small ways you can help give hope to these special kids. For more information or to make a donation, please contact Sondra Uzzell, Agency Director, at 417-862-3586 ext.
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Stories like this happen right here in our community. Children in our own
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backyards are enduring abuse, neglect, deplorable living conditions, exposure to drug/alcohol abuse and domestic violence. So far in 2011, an average of 45 children have been placed into foster care each month from Greene County, an 80% increase from 2009. Greene County currently has well over 1,000 foster children—the most on record for a single time in our community. This may seem like an impenetrable crisis, but Ambassadors for Children has specific ways that you, your church or your business can help. Established in 1999 as a service agency of the Council of Churches, Ambassadors for Children has provided resources and support to over 6,000 local foster children and their foster parents. They also support families at Page sponsored by
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Holiday Fit Tips The month of December can be the most challenging month of the year for someone on a health and fitness journey. November, while cooler, still has some warm days and only one major opportunity for indulgence. January, of course, pulls everyone back in with New Year’s Resolutions and a welcome calm after the New Year’s Eve festivities bring an end to the traditional holiday party season. December however is full of cookie exchanges, open houses, office parties and family gatherings. Most people are juggling the holiday hustle and bustle on top of their already packed schedules. Workouts seem to fall to the bottom of the list, if they even make it on the list at all. You may not be able to make it to the gym or do your normal workout DVD. Or you may not even be at home to do these things, spending the holidays at Grandma’s house. Time is short and that’s okay. My philosophy is something is always better than nothing. In fact, many recent studies have shown that just 10-15 minutes a day can do a great deal to improve health and mood. s 4HE 7OMEN S (EALTH 3TUDY FOUND THAT AS LITTLE AS MINUTES a day of cardiovascular exercise significantly reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease. s ! STUDY AT THE 5NIVERSITY OF #ONNECTICUT FOUND THAT JUST minutes a day of indoor cycling led to a lasting reduction in blood pressure. s ! RECENT META ANALYSIS A REVIEW OF STUDIES ON EXERCISE and psychological well being) found that as little as 5 minUTES OF hGREEN EXERCISEv GETTING OUTDOORS PER DAY LED TO improved mood and self-esteem. If you’re feeling overwhelmed due to the holidays, the last thing you want to do is let your exercise program fall by the wayside. If you can find 15 minutes, no matter where you are, I have a solution for you. s 2ESISTANCE BANDS 4HESE ARE INEXPENSIVE AND PORTABLE 9OU CAN PUT THEM in a carry on and use them when you get hung up at the airport or when
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A Bright Holiday Investment! Missy Skidmore knew the importance of taking her 4 year old son, Ayden, to the dentist regularly. “His first visit to the dentist was at 18 months and I made sure he received his regular visits,” said Missy. Then, her husband lost his job and a routine dental screening at OACAC Head Start revealed Ayden needed 8 caps. Missy discovered her employer-sponsored dental insurance only covered routine preventative care, not treatment. Missy said, “I was devastated. I looked at our (family) budget and knew it was going to take a long time to save enough money to afford to have his teeth fixed.” Missy was told that delaying treatment for Ayden could result in further decay and significant pain. Unfortunately, the bacteria that caused the cavities can make the children very sick. Many children who lack good basic oral hygiene habits or dental care can have severe tooth decay and gum disease which may result in physical pain, discomfort, and low self-esteem. And when oral disorders go untreated, they can lead to kidney, liver and cardiovascular disease, as well as complications associated with diabetes. For Missy, knowing Ayden needed treatment that she couldn’t provide was overwhelming, frightening, and frustrating. Fortunately, Ayden didn’t have to wait for treatment. Through the investment of local individuals in the OACAC Head Start Holiday Smiles campaign, Ayden was able to receive the treatment he needed. Every dollar invested by donors goes directly to oral health prevention and restoration work.
Dr. Burpo performs a dental exam on Abbygal Tank while Ayden Skidomore holds her hand for support and het twin sister Gabriella Tank looks on.
The great need for children's dental care is not an exaggeration. It's proven by some harrowing statistics. Last year, OACAC Head Start provided 1,667 children, ages 3, 4, and 5, basic dental exams and educational materials. Those exams revealed that 530 children, ages 3 and 4, required additional dental treatment. Many of the children need repair on 12 to 15 of their 20 baby teeth. Most children have at least three areas of decay. Almost 10% of OACAC Head Start’s children are without dental insurance. With staggering numbers like those, it is no surprise that in the 2010-2011 program year, OACAC Head Start spent $22, 2683.83 to provide dental care that was not paid for by Medicaid. OACAC Head Start uses cost effective methods, such as on-site dental examinations, fluoride treatment, and dental education to reduce expenses. But you have the power to help improve children's health. Early intervention with education for the parent and child, plus basic dental care can change children’s lives. Missy said, “Some people might think that fixing a child’s smile is superficial, but I can tell you it is an important investment in Ayden’s future, in his health and his self-esteem!” Your investment in our Annual Holiday Smiles Campaign will provide restoration and prevention to ensure children in OACAC Head Start maintain their healthy smiles. 100% of your investments are used to provide free dental care services to children who have no way to pay for treatment. To invest in children like Ayden, please write Holiday Smiles in the memo line of your check and send to OACAC Holiday Smiles, 215 S. Barnes Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802 or visit our website at www.oacac-caa.org. For more information call Alice Wingo at 417-864-3448 or email awingo@oacac-caa.org.
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What It Provides a check-up and fluoride treatment a check-up, fluoride treatment, and full x-rays Two fillings Stainless steel crown complete dental treatments for one year cavity repair for 10 children Check up, fluoride treatment, and cavity repair for 20 children
American Cancer Society Answers the Call after Deadly Joplin Tornado “The minute I heard it, I knew it wasn’t a train,” explained Vickie Golubski, stage 4 primary peritoneal carcinoma cancer survivor. “We didn’t have any time, so I laid on top of my grandson to shield him from the flying debris.”
mediate care on my infected PICC line, but it was so badly damaged that I had to return to Springfield at least six more times.” Vickie called the American Cancer Society’s toll free number, 1.800.227.2345, for help. “After losing my home, I lived with a friend in Monett, Mo – 50 miles from Springfield,” she explained. “Be-
On May 22, a violent tornado ripped through Vickie’s hometown of Joplin, Mo.
tween the long drive
The deadly storm struck just days after Vickie’s 20 day hospital stay – where
and the extra ex-
she underwent surgery to relieve some of the fluids caused by a tumor cov-
penses to continue
ering her entire abdominal cavity.
my cancer treat-
“It was pitch dark. We could feel the floors moving, the walls giving away,
ments in Springfield
and within seconds our roof was gone.” Vickie and her grandson were left
it became hard to
lying in a pile of debris. Vickie suffered a twisted ACL, and due to the drop in
get to appoint-
air pressure and flying debris, her veins contracted and the PICC line in her
ments.”
arm had become badly infected. A PICC line is a long, slender, tube that is in-
The Society’s patient
serted into a vein to allow intravenous access for administering chemother-
navigators provided Vickie transportation assistance to and from nearby Spring-
apy treatments.
field to continue chemotherapy. “I’m so grateful for the American Cancer So-
“Since the tornado hit the hospital where I received my cancer treatments, I
ciety,” she explained. “They connected me with other resources in Springfield
wasn’t sure what to do,” says Vickie. “I was sent to Springfield, Mo for im-
and allowed me to continue my cancer treatments.”
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Looking
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hard for anyone, for a woman, it could mean losing more than hair; it could
mean losing a little self-esteem about their appearance. Life-saving treatment can cause loss of eyebrows, eyelashes and have harsh affects on a woman’s skin. The American Cancer Society is helping women cope with those side affects with Look Good…Feel Better; a free program teaching beauty techniques to help restore a woman’s appearance and self-esteem through the use of make-up, wigs, scarves and other accessories.
Look Good…Feel Better participants applying makeup during class.
Every female patient receives a complimentary bag of make-up, selected
derstands the importance of looking like you again, or
by their skin tone, and a demonstration by a licensed cosmetologist. The
maybe with a new hair color, which is why we offer free
volunteer cosmetologist is trained and participates on their own time. Ses-
wigs to patients at the American Cancer Society office.
sions are small, giving each participant a chance to learn about the skills for
Cancer patients and their loved ones can come into the
their skin.
office to try on the perfect free wig.
Taken place in a group setting, women who attend the session have a
To find a Look Good…Feel Better session near you or to
chance to meet other women going through similar experiences. While
learn how to obtain a wig, call the American Cancer So-
group sessions are mainly for females, Look Good…Feel Better is also of-
ciety at 1.800.227.2345 or visit lookgoodfeelbetter.org.
fered to teens in select cities as well as men online at lookgoodfeelbetterformen.org. After learning new techniques at a Look Good…Feel Better session, patients can put their styling to good use on a wig. Wigs and turbans are also important to a woman’s appearance. The Society un-
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What Cancer Did for Me by Pam Witte
Pam Witte is a cancer survivor and owner of Bad Apple Monsters. She love to act and can often be seen in Springfield Little Theatre productions. She credits her sense of humor with helping her get through the struggles of her diagnosis.
Cancer is not an easy journey to embark upon, nor is it one we readily decide to take. In my own case, I was plopped down on my cancer path, and my only choice was to
very thin shoestring. I was a superstar! Nothing else seemed hard when compared to that. I was tough. I was brave. This is my favorite thing cancer did for me: it made me grateful. It made me realize how many wonderful people, things, and opportunities had come my way. I grew even closer to my family and friends. I became much more sympathetic and understanding of other peoples’ struggles. I became a smarter, gentler person. Cancer isn’t something I’d demand to go through again. I had plenty of difficult days. I hated dealing with neuropathy. There were days I hated anyone who stared at me as I walked past,
go forward.
a ballcap covering my bald head, my eyebrows drawn on,
But, as crazy as this seems to say, I enjoyed my cancer journey,
lemonade out of what seemed like a never-ending supply of
for the most part. Cancer did me some big favors:
lemons. But I made it to the other side.
Cancer helped me get rid of a toxic job. I worked for a
Everyone’s journey is different. But I love the lessons I learned
curmudgeonly, chain-smoking control freak.. I had no insurance,
on my journey. And I have cancer to thank for that.
stumbling as I tripped on nothing. I got tired of trying to make
but I had a job, which was better than being unemployed, or so I thought. Once I was diagnosed with cancer, I realized my job was completely unhealthy for me. Which was great, because while I was recovering from surgery and getting ready to start radiation, the owner fired me. I felt a little adrift, but once my friends and family assured me I wouldn’t be living in my car, I realized I had a chance to focus on my health and myself. Cancer sharpened my focus. I had no time for silly worries. My entire goal was to beat cancer, and beat it good. Unemployed and uninsured meant I was going to have to learn to get by on the basics. And I did! I gratefully took what was offered by friends and family, from books to groceries, and learned to let go of frills and unnecessary things. Cancer showed me who my real friends were. I know it’s easy to say ‘call me if you need anything,’ and hard to follow through. I’ve been there. I’ve been that person. But those people who dropped everything when I asked if they could help me were my heroes. It made me want to be exactly that way in return. Cancer showed me I didn’t have to be afraid. I was bald, I was going through cancer treatments, and I was doing it all on a
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Grandma always has the best recipes for everything. Just about every recipe I know came from one of my grandmothers. I would like to share with you a family recipe that has brought a lot of joy to my family's taste buds!
1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg 1 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Important: Preheat oven to 350 before you begin mixing ingredients.
The trick in this recipe is to mix the ingredients separately. Once completely mixed, add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. fold them carefully with a few swift strokes. Do not over-mix. There will be places where the flour is still dry, that's ok. I fold mine over 12 times. The batter should be lumpy and look not quite mixed.
In one bowl mix the following wet ingredients (this should equal 2 cups total): 2 ripe bananas one egg 1/3 cup of melted butter or margarine 1 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla 2 tablespoons of strong coffee milk or buttermilk added to make up the two total cups of wet ingredients.
I use Pam for baking and spray the muffin tins before I spoon in the batter. Fill them 2/3 full (this recipe makes about 12 muffins) once spooned in, generously sprinkle sugar on the tops of the batter. You can be very generous and this is also a fun "job" for a little helper. Once you have sprinkled the sugar, spray the Pam over the tops of the muffins. This will create a delicious sugar glaze that everyone will love! Bake in the oven for 12-14 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned. Remove the muffin from the tins right away so that they do not stick in the pan. Enjoy!!! Sponsored by
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Dear Friends: Season’s Greetings. The stockings are being brought out of storage, the turkey and tree trimmed, and the hustle and bustle of the holidays is quickly approaching. However, for many children in our community, the stockings they are dreaming of may just be socks without holes. The thought of a warm meal is a dream that may not be a reality every day; and for many, ‘hustle and bustle’ are just words in a poem; taking place in an imaginary world of Christmas carols and yuletide cheer. These are the hard realities faced by many children who are abused and neglected in Greene County every year. In 2011, there were over 1000 children in the Greene County foster care system. Many of these children have faced adversity and atrocities that most of us cannot imagine and would not wish on our worst enemies, let alone a child. This is where CASA helps make a positive and long-lasting impact. CASA of Southwest Missouri has been supporting children in the Ozarks for the past 22 years. CASA recruits, trains, and supports court appointed special advocates (CASAs) who help the juvenile court to find a safe, permanent home where children can thrive. To complete this mission, our organization depends on support from our community: our children’s community. If you have not had the opportunity to support CASA’s mission in the past, or would like to renew your pledge to continue making a difference in the lives of children in our community, we would like to invite you to be a part of our 2012 Friend of a Child Club. We have opportunities of giving to fit your budget, from our Grassroots Supporter to our Patron Level. In addition, we are one of the organizations named under Missouri’s “Children in Crisis Tax Credit” for up to a 50% tax credit for donations over $100 in 2011. Please take a moment to look over the information about our “Friend of Child Club” and please call or visit our office to let us answer any questions that you might have. In tough economic times, it is important that we make every dollar count, and we look forward to sharing with you how your gift to a child through CASA is one of the best investments you will ever make. From our CASA to yours, we wish you a most Merry Christmas and Joyous Holiday Season! Pat Reiser & Matthew Evans Co - Executive Directors CASA of Southwest Missouri
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Held at the Hickory Garden Country Club this year’s Annual Champion for Children was a huge success! This year the event was held in honor of Brooke O’Reilly. Brooke has done extraordinary work to make a difference in the lives of the children in southwest Missouri. The event, sponsored by Ron and Janice Penney of Penney Murray and Associates as well as Burrell Behavioral Health and Lisa & Dan Blumenstock, was held to help raise funds to support the work of CASA. CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children, to make sure they don’t get lost in the overburdened legal and social serv-
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life and social behavior; and appropriate guidance
Statistics show a child whose parent is incarcerated
from a positive adult role model.
is 7 times more likely to go to prison themselves
If you would like to make your donation go further
while more than 2/3 of juveniles in the criminal
by donating through the CFO’s challenge grant,
justice system are children of prisoners. Research
please contact BBBSO Chief Development Officer,
indicates mentoring programs can break the cycle
Sophie Pierpoint, at (417) 889-9136.
We’ve Broken Ground We are happy to announce that on Monday, October 31st, construction began for our new building expansion. This much needed addition will include 11 new office spaces to help house our currently crowded staff. The plans for a building addition have been in the works since 2009. Finally, our agency will be able to make this dream a reality. We could not have done this without community support and help from our generous donors. We cannot thank them enough for helping BBBS with this much anticipated project. The expansion is projected to be complete by March 2012. Follow the progress of the expansion on Facebook: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks. 16
Off to a Great Start
Our site-based programs started on Monday,
involved with at school or about a new friend
September 26. Site-based programs allow
she made. Our friendship has grown from
our matches to meet at a specific site, once
little waves to big hugs at the end of each
a week, for the entire school year. These sites
lunch period. I leave each week with a big
include: Musgrave, Henderson, and Stalnaker
smile on my face and the feeling that I am
Boys and Girls Club units, The Salvation Army,
making a difference in Chloe’s life.” – Amy
and 6 local elementary schools. Our matches
Lange, Missouri State University Senior
enjoy meeting every week to eat together,
“My experience being an afterschool mentor
talk, play games, and continue getting to
has been great. I enjoy my time with Kyle and
know one another. Here are two stories from
we have a lot of fun telling jokes and playing
site-based Bigs about their match experience
games. It’s going so well that we hope to
so far this year.
switch to the community based program. I
“I was recently introduced to my Little, Chloe.
enjoy being a friend and mentor to Kyle, and
She is in second grade and just moved to Springfield. There is no greater fear than being a new student, so she applied for a Lunch Buddy. We instantly hit it off with our mutual love of shopping, singing, and laughing. Over the first few lunches, we got to know each other and mingle with the other second grade girls. She looks forward each week to tell me something new she got
Santa Calls Big Brothers Big Sisters has a special connection with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and we are happy to announce that they will be out again this year making calls and spreading cheer to local boys and girls. If you know of a child who would like to receive a call from Santa, contact Jessica at 417.889.9136 or joverend@bigbro. com. Your $15 donation gives you one call from the North Pole. Each additional phone call within the same family is $10. We are also currently looking for sponsors to help us with this event. Please contact Jessica if you are interested in partnering with BBBS and Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
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my experience has helped me to become a better role model. Kyle enjoys being outside and being active but also likes videogames. Being a mentor to Kyle and a part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization has helped me to grow as a student, a mentor, and a leader.” – Doug Gaehle, Missouri State University Senior
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December D ecember 01 7:30pm: Theater Springfield Little Thea ater presents: presents: A yearr old Ralphie wants Christmas Story! Nine yea only one thing for Christmas: Christm mas: an official official Red Rider BB gun. Filled with with lots of fun and laughter,r, Contact the box laughter bo ox office office for tickets 417-869-1334 and showtimes: 417-869-1 1334
December D eceember 11: PhotograAlisia K Photography & Milla Jane Photogra aare phy ar e teaming up this season to help lp LifeHouse LifeHo ouse Crisis Maternity Maternity Home by hosting hostin ng dayy of holiday mini-sessions! Book a 30 30a da 0minute the minut te session complete with "Home for th he Holidays" only Holid ays" themed sets for a donation of on ly Your $30. Y our donations go to a great great charity ty informaright here here in the Ozarks! For more more infor ma ation or o to book your session call 417.827.6871 71
December D ecember 02, 4:00pm:: United Healthcare Healthcare and D3 TTechnologies echnologies present pr esent the 2nd Annual Jingle Bell Bash for JDRF! Buy your tickets online onlline NOW. NOW. Act now are because the tables ar e fifilling illing up FFAST. AST. jjdrfevents.donordrive.com/event/jinglebellb dr fevents.donordrive.com/event/jinglebellb ash/ a sh/ December D ecember 02, 5:00pm:: Juanita K. Hammons Hall’s Ha all’s WinterFest WinterFest is a performing per forming and visual arts a festival. Event times: Friday, 5 - 10 pm; SSaturday aturday 10 am - 10 pm. Visit pm; Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm m. V isit their website more information for mor e infor mation www.hammonshall.com December D ecember 02, 6:00pm:: December,r, First Friday Artt Walk December Walk Artist, Randy “End-of-the-Year Bacon Exhibits: “End-of-t the-Year Favorites” short films & with Christmas cookies, music, m crafts!
December D ecember 21, 6:00pm: 00pm: Watkins Neighborhood TTom om W atkins Neig ghborhood Association Communities with Caring g Comm unities of the Ozarks will be holding their Annual Cookies and Cocoa with Santa from from 6-8PM! Event held at the Springfield Fire Fire Fighters Union Hall Ave, 2350 N Clifton A ve,, Springfield, MO 65803. This event is FFREE!!!!!!!! REE!!!!!!!! Everyone is welcomed. You Yo ou can n contact Marti Mowery President Watkins Neighborhood Pr esident of TTom om W atkins Neighbor hood Association at twna2010@yahoo.com na2010@yahoo.com or call 864-7239 December D ecember 25 9:00am: 0am: provided Christmas Day Brunch unch pr ovided by the Springfield Victory Victory Mission. A hot buffet buffet brunch for the homeless, meless, hungry, and poor. poorr. From the W.. Fr om 9-11am at th e Cook’s Kettle, 200 W Commercial. Commer cial. For more mor ore info call 417.831.6387 December D ecember 25 5:00pm: 0pm: A special worship service followed by a wholesome Christmas tmas meal for the homeless, hungry, and poor. poor. Provided Provided by from SVM fr om 5-7pm at Cook’s Kettle.
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December D ecember 27 6:30pm: 0pm: Meeting PCAN Volunteer Volunteer Me eeting The Library Center - Grafton Room Join Jo oin us to learn learn how you can help fight pancreatic p pancr eatic cancer in southwest Missouri!! We We will be planning our 2012 calendar!
December D eceember 16, 9:00am: At the th he Discovery center the 3rd 3rd Friday of o each h month from from now till February they ey invite e all young learners learners up to age 6 to t learn, explore different topic lear n, explor e and discover a dif ferent topi ic Celebraeach h month. December's theme is Celebra aAround World. with tions Ar ound the W orld. Enjoy story time wit th Park Central Library 10am & 1pm and a special speci ial science demonstration at 11am & 2pm. General Admission applies.
December D ecember 31 5:30pm: 0pm: family-First Night Springfield Springfield 2012. This is a family friendly event for New Years. Ye ears. Visual Visual arts, performing per forming arts, childrens c childr ens activities, and more! mor e! This event is alcohol-free. a alcohol-fr ee. $7 a person Visit or $25 for a family 4-pack 4 in advance. V isit www.firstnightspringfield.org www.firstnightspringfield.or gfield.org
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October 28, 2011
Legends are Born in October
Power 96.5 Radiothon
We would like to thank the staff of Power 96.5 and Journal Broadcast Group for hosting a 3-day Radiothon to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals! The first year event raised $60,401 for local children! It was a huge success, and we couldn’t have done it without the dedicated sales team, staff and on-air hosts – thank you so much, and we can’t wait to do it again in March!
Joe Nakato Memorial Golf Tournament On Monday, October 17, 2011 the 3rd Annual Central Bank “Joe Nakato Memorial Golf Tournament” was held at Millwood Golf & Racquet Club. More than 150 golfers participated in a day full of golf and fun to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Sturge-Weber Foundation. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals would like to thank the staff of Nakato Japanese Steakhouse, the Nakato Family, as well as all the participating sponsors, golfers, and volunteers for making the event a success! More than $18,500 was raised for children in the Ozarks!
Upcoming Events For information regarding any of these upcoming events, please call 417-269-6853. Holiday Craft Sale - North Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 7 am - 4 pm, Cox North, Fountain Plaza Room Holiday Jewelry Sale Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 7 am - 4 pm, Cox South, Atrium
Tonight the mighty St Louis Cardinals will play for their 11th World Series Championship. Their incredible comeback will be one of the most amazing in baseball history. I am a baseball fan, actually I love sports in general. I've been truly blessed when it comes to sports. I have been in the front row of many historic games over the years. I have been in Super Bowl champion locker rooms right after a thrilling victory & All Star game locker rooms right before the players take the field. As Chris Carpenter warms up on the mound I'll be occasionally glancing at a small grainy television in the lobby of a wonderful hospital that's trying to fix my little boy. Max was born on October 25th with Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome. He is currently in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Cox Hospital in Springfield Missouri. He is not quite getting all the oxygen he needs but he's a fighter. He came off the ventilator yesterday afternoon and is slowly making progress but still needs extra oxygen. As a little boy I have vivid memories of my father telling me to "watch the guy on first base, he's gonna steal second” this happened over and over. That player of course was Lou Brock, one of the greatest base-stealers in baseball history. Tonight as Albert Pujols walks to the plate, I'll whisper in Max's little ear "Here comes the greatest hitter who ever lived". This little boy is the biggest blessing in my life and there are two things of which I have never been more certain. I have the best seats in the house and Legends are born in October. Dad Jeff Layman October 25, 2011 started out just like any other normal day, well any normal day your youngest daughter is scheduled to give birth to her first child by Caesarian section. When Amy and Jeff found out their little boy was breech and knew a C-Section was inevitable Amy wanted very much to have her Little Boy's birthday the same as her Papa's –my father who passed away 2006 and to whom Amy was very very close to. The delivery went perfect, but once it was discovered Maxwell was having difficulty breathing, Max was immediately moved to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Cox South Hospital. The initial update was perhaps Max needed just a little extra help with breathing, not uncommon for babies born by C-Section, we were initially thinking 2-4 hours tops, but that 24 hours went to maybe 2- 4 days. Now on day 6 we are hopeful that maybe next Friday Max will be able to be brought home. Max has made tremendous progress in his 6 days in the NICU at Cox South, from having his ventilator and his IV removed today, he is gaining strength every day. Another wonderful success story through the wonderful staff, equipment all possible by the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Just another reminder, and why it is so important for all of us to do our part with raising funds with the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. I certainly never expected to be a family member walking through the doors to scrub in to see my little grandson in NICU. We know we are very fortunate, Max has a wonderful prognosis and will be going home soon, I know not every child in the NICU will be so fortunate.
Holiday Food Sale - South Thursday, December 22nd , 2011 7 am - 4 pm, Cox South, Atrium
Max’s Grandma Susan Fiedler
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Kraft Foods, Inc. and Roy W. Slusher Foundation Honored as Corporation of the Year and Foundation of the Year SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—The Ozarks Region Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) recognized National Philanthropy Day on Friday, Nov. 18 at Highland Springs, honoring Kraft Foods, Inc. as the Corporation of the Year and the Roy W. Slusher Foundation as Foundation of the Year. Both award recipients were nominated by the community food bank, Ozarks Food Harvest. “Kraft Foods and the Slusher Foundation are instrumental partners in the fight against hunger in southwest Missouri,” said Denise Gibson, development and communications director at Ozarks Food Harvest. “We appreciate their continued support of The Food Bank, our network of agencies and those we serve. Kraft Foods, Inc. has donated a total of more than 1.3 million pounds of food to Ozarks Food Harvest since 1995. The corporation also makes
Todd Sherman, plant manager, Kraft Foods and Renee Bartlett, community relations manager, Kraft Foods
regular financial contributions to The Food Bank through grants, corporate giving and employee fund drives. Kraft recently made an inkind donation of a semi-tractor to Ozarks Food Harvest, the company hosts food drives, sends employees to volunteer at The Food Bank and delivers product donations to OFH, saving valuable time and resources that would have been spent to pick up donations. The Roy W. Slusher Foundation has supported Ozarks Food Harvest in the fight against hunger for more than 15 years. Through its continuous support and dedication, the Slusher Foundation has supported the Weekend Backpack Program since its inception. This program provides underprivileged children with backpacks full of nutritious food for them to take home every weekend, when they do not have access to their free and reduced school meal programs, and would otherwise go hungry. The Foundation also supports The Food Bank’s Kids Cafe program, Mobile Food Pantry program and general hunger relief serv-
Charles Fuller, Roy W. Slusher Foundation board member
ices across the Ozarks. Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving more than 300 hunger relief organizations across 28 Ozarks counties in addition to long-term relief sites in Joplin. The Food Bank reaches 20,000 individuals weekly and distributes one million pounds of food monthly. OFH was named the 2011 Small Business of the Year by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Learn more at ozarksfoodharvest.org and at facebook.com/ozarksfoodharvest. 2011 AFP National Philanthropy Day award recipients (from left to right): Bill R. Foster, Philanthropist of the Year Award; Bonnie Bell, Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year; Dylan Whitaker, 417 Magazine, Outstanding Media Organization of the Year; Renee Bartlett and Todd Sherman, Kraft Foods, Outstanding Corporation of the Year; Charles Fuller, Outstanding Foundation of the Year; Dr. Pat Dix of CoxHealth, Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation’s (OHAF) Child Health Advocate of the Year
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The Council of Churches of the Ozarks provides help locally in our
We provide hope, support and compassion to the most vulnerable
community to families in crisis, abused and neglected children, elderly
in Southwest Missouri. Through our nine service agencies we
people, nursing home residents and people with disabilities.
provide 2.3 million service contacts annually to children, seniors
This year we have seen a record increase in demand for our services – from providing food for local families to clothing for an abused
and those with disabilities. We have served Southwest Missouri since 1969, today we serve 55 counties.
and neglected child. With the first week of applications taken for
Our Agencies:
Crosslines, there was a 77% increase in the number of families
Ambassadors for Children
requesting assistance this year over last year. We have had a 133% increase in the number of foster children that we will be providing Christmas gifts for this year. And, a new women’s shelter, Safe to Sleep, has opened this year to shelter homeless women. With such an increase in demand, we look to the Springfield community to help us to help our vulnerable neighbors. The Christmas season offers outreach for volunteers to help distribute Thanksgiving & Christmas food baskets, toys, gifts for seniors and gifts for foster children.
Services We Provide: s NEW CLOTHING AND TUTORING FOR FOSTER CHILDREN s A FOOD PANTRY AND OTHER SERVICES FOR HOUSEHOLDS IN CRISIS s A MEDICAL MODEL ADULT DAYCARE FACILITY s CHILD CARE TRAINING AND REFERRAL SERVICES FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Child Care Aware® of Southern Missouri Child Care Food Program Connections Handyman Services Crosslines Daybreak Adult Day Care Ombudsman Long Term Care RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)
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