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Starting a business is no small task, as Cathy Stone-Roberts, owner/operator of Partners in Shine realized 28 years ago. Cathy, a native of West Plains lived out of the area for a few years working in office management. Returning to West Plains, Cathy realized the shortage of jobs and began cleaning a few homes for extra money. Seeing the need for a cleaning service in West Plains, Cathy decided to turn it into a business. Today, she has grown her business to include nearly 300 customers. Partners in Shine is a hometown, home-owned cleaning service, servicing commercial and industrial customers. It is not a franchise but ofa publication of residential, The Ozark Horse trader fers all the services of a franchise. Residential customers can do basic house cleaning to exterior power washing, carpet cleaning, stripping and waxing featured this cleaning month’sinside magazine: and in window and out. Commercial and industrial customers receive the same attention, along with washing of sidewalks, driveways and buildings available. Cathy is able to keep costs low by operating out of her home and not having a fleet of company vehicles. Many people feel having your home cleaned is a luxury you can’t afford, but with Partners in Shine it’s a luxury you can afford, with options of daily, weekly and monthly scheduling or a one time or spring cleaning available. Partners In Shine covers West Plains, Willow Springs, Alton, Mountain View, Thayer, Mammoth Spring and other area communities.
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D&D Produce, where we bring the farm to you! We pride ourselves in being able to provide the freshest and best quality produce available and don’t mind to “go the distance”, literally, to get it! We travel an average of a couple of thousand miles every week to farms in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi and Alabama to bring back to our customers an enormous variety of delicious and fresh picked produce. We enjoy having our business in a small town where we can get to know our customers and where we can make customer service our #1 priority. We love being able to talk to our customers about where their food is coming from. We’ll let you know the farmers that grow it, where they’re located, their farming practices, when the produce was picked, and any other information we can share. We also love being able to sample out our produce. We try everything before we buy it and wouldn’t expect our customers to expect any less! If a customer is curious about how something tastes, we’ll grab the knife and cut them a slice! Another service we pride ourselves in is carrying out and loading up groceries for our customers after their purchases, just like the good old days. We’ve upgraded this year and are now indoors in an air conditioned building. We’re in the same location as before, just with a more comfortable shopping environment now. If you haven’t already, stop in and check out the new building at 935 Utah St., West Plains, MO. We’re just off of Porter Wagoner Blvd, directly across from All Pet and Equine Supply. Like us on facebook to keep up with what’s in season! I’ve been in business in West Plains since 2004, but I’ve been in produce all my life! My parents owned a produce business in Florida where I was raised to know what good fruit is supposed to taste like! I can’t say I was ever really excited about veggies until I grew up and learned about all the good stuff I’d been missing. I still have memories of getting up at 3:00am to go to the market with dad and then riding to Plant City to gather up the morning’s fresh picked strawberries. I also remember sitting out in the cornfield for what seemed like all day with my mom, waiting to get a truckload of sweet corn. When we moved to Mountain Home, AR in 1996, I went to work for Archie and Myrtle Still, who owned a produce business as well. I started out working for them when I was 13 years old, helping them sell their items at the local farmer’s market on Saturdays and at their roadside stand throughout the summer. When i turned 16 and was able to drive, they allowed me to load up one of their pickup trucks with what I thought I could sell for the day and drive to a nearby town to set up a separate roadside stand. I sold produce in Yellville, Flippin and Leslie, AR, and in Gainesville and even West Plains, MO on a few occasions. I worked for them all throughout high school and college. A month after graduating from Arkansas State University with a 4.0 GPA and a computer degree, I came to the realization that produce was what I was truly passionate about, and so, instead of pursuing my degree, I opted to pursue my passion. I traded my car for a flatbed trailer, took the extra $700 I had saved up, and tried my hand at starting a business of my own. I’m sure some of my longtime customers remember when I first started out, with just a couple of little tables out of the back of my truck. Well, after 12 years and a lot of long hours and hard work, I’m proud to say that the business has come along way! What’s even better, is that I’m still doing what I love, working hard, eating good, and providing everyone else with good food at the same time. The Gift Horse
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tep into Dixie Soul Western Boutique; A Place where a feminine gypsy meets the heart of Dixie. We feature some of the area’s most sought after Western and Bohemian brands. Located just off the historic square in West Plains at 101 Washington Avenue. We ship all over the United States. Our in store hours are Wednesday 10-5, Thursday/Friday 10-6, and Saturday 10-2. Private appointments also available.
• Wills • Trusts • Estate Planning • Adoption Law • Criminal Law • Corporate Law • Family Law • Probate Law “I enjoy assisting my clients with their challenging legal issues and seeing them through to a resolution.” Providing quality and affordable legal services since 2001. Melissa Stewart and staff, Jill Eldringhoff and Susan Leonard strive to put clients’ minds at ease when in all legal matters. Also certified as a mediator, Melissa Stewart has helped countless parents in settling their custody issues and preserving their ability to co-parent their children in separate homes. As a parent, she can relate to her clients’ stressors of work and children’s activities and therefore can empathize with parents juggling busy schedules. Currently, much of the practice is focused on wills, trusts and
other estate planning issues. Melissa also practices Adoption Law, Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Family Law, and Probate Law. Melissa currently serves on Missouri State University Development Board and Ozarks Medical Center Board of Directors. Melissa is a busy mom of three, Natalie (12), Lauren (9) and Matthew (4). Her husband Cary stays equally busy with his construction business and was recently elected to West Plains City Council. For assistance with your legal matter, big or small, contact the Law Office of Melissa L. Stewart, 201 W. Main Street, West Plains, MO by calling 417-255-8393. 3
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Good Health Naturally Since 1994 Jane andPromoting Dan Thomas, Owners JB’s Health Mart has been in conoperation for more than twenty jane@jbshealthmart.com tinuous years. It is currently owned by Dan and Thomas. Natural health has been 1504 Preacher Roe Blvd. Jane Jane’s passion for more than 30 years so the opportunity arose, she and her West Plains, MO 65775 when husband, Dan purchased the store in 2009. They carefully select and offer a complete line of superb quality nutritional supplements, organic bulk foods, groceries, and herbs from the finest manufacturers in North America. Dan and Jane enjoy educating their customers about leading healthy lives. They are members of the West Plains Chamber of Commerce, the Natural Products Association (NPA), and the Alliance of International Aromatherapists. You can find JB’s on Facebook, Pinterest, or use their informative, interactive website at www.jbshealthmart.com. In 2013, Jane travelled to San Francisco to receive the Famous Alumni Award from the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) and the Distance Education Training Council (DETC). Jane is a classically trained Naturopath, a Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP), and Master Herbalist. She is also Reiki Master, a Certified Ingham Reflexologist, and a writer. Her e-book, Smoothies for Health, is available through the store’s website. In 2012, JB’s received the prestigious Rising Star of Entrepreneurship Award from the state of Missouri through the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), a division of the SBA (Small Business Association). Originally from Wisconsin, the Thomas’s live in Willow Springs in an energy efficient insulated concrete home built by Dan. They have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. In their free time, they enjoy their family, boating, travel, and natural gourmet cookery. They credit their entrepreneurial parents for their love and success in owning and managing their business.
Promoting Good Health...Naturally since 1994! Jane and Dan Thomas, Owners Toll Free: 866-614-5165 417-255-1654 jane@jbshealthmart.com 1504 Preacher Roe Blvd. Ste. 2 West Plains, MO 65775
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Stop in Nailed It and meet owner Amanda Grisham who has years of nail tech experience. Nailed It’s lavish lounge offers 5 pedicure options, facial waxing, eyelash extensions, and superior customer service for all your nail needs. Nailed It also offers Tiny Toes birthday parties, bridal, formal and Ladies’ Night Out parties, complete with your favorite drink. Amanda is definitely
“The nail tech they told you about”
1524-1 Porter Wagoner West Plains, MO
A Hometown Luxury You Can Afford.
Starting a business is no small task, as Cathy Stone-Roberts, owner/operator of Partners in Shine realized 28 years ago. Cathy, a native of West Plains lived out of the area for a few years working in office management. Returning to West Plains, Cathy realized the shortage of jobs and began cleaning a few homes for extra money. Seeing the need for a cleaning service in West Plains, Cathy decided to turn it into a business. Today, she has grown her business to include nearly 300 customers. Partners in Shine is a hometown, home-owned cleaning service, servicing residential, commercial and industrial customers. It is not a franchise but offers all the services of a franchise. Residential customers can do basic house cleaning to exterior power washing, carpet cleaning, stripping and waxing and window cleaning inside and out. Commercial and industrial customers receive the same attention, along with washing of sidewalks, driveways and buildings available. Cathy is able to keep costs low by operating out of her home and not having a fleet of company vehicles. Many people feel having your home cleaned is a luxury you can’t afford, but with Partners in Shine it’s a luxury you can afford, with options of daily, weekly and monthly scheduling or a one time or spring cleaning available. Partners In Shine covers West Plains, Willow Springs, Alton, Mountain View, Thayer, Mammoth Spring and other area communities.
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In addition to In-Home Personal Attendants, OIL offers five core services: Peer Support, Advocacy, Referral to other Sources, Independent Living Skills Training and Transitioning. To find out more about getting the care and help you need, the way you want it, call 417-256-8714. For more information about attendant services, ask for CDS Manager Jaime Grider. For information about our core services, contact ILS Manager Kathy Bauer. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Serving Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon, Texas and Wright Counties Serving Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon,
“We’re your Serving resource center for anyone with a disability.” Douglas, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon, TexasHowell, and Wright Counties Texas and Avenue Wright Counties 417-256-8714 • 109 Aid • West Plains, MO 65775
417-256-8714 - 109 Aid Avenue - West Plains, MO 65775Services. Contact Rhonda Cameron for Independent Living Email: info@ozarkcil.com • Website: www.ozarkcil.com 417-256-8714 - 109 Aid Avenue - West Plains, MO 65775 Email: info@ozarkcil.com – Website: www.ozarkcil.com Contact Anniece Moss for CDS Attendant Services. Email: info@ozarkcil.com – Website: www.ozarkcil.com 5 417-257-0038 • Toll Free 1-888-440-7500 June 2016 Office Square • 109 Aid Avenue • West Plains, MO 65775
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Activities- Available at all times Transportation - To doctor’s appointments and shopping Housekeeping Laundry - Provided by staff Meals - Breakfast, lunch and supper Nursing Staff Available 24/7 - For residents 24 Hour Security Emergency Response Instant peace of mind We accept: Medicaid, VA/AID & Attendance, Private Pay & Long Term Care Insurance
Life is more beautiful when you meet the right hairdresser!! Shear Bliss opened their doors May 4th. They’re located at 1115 Independence Dr in the Bell Tower Center just down from the Family Cinema. It’s a great, clean, location with excellent parking. Shear Bliss is owned by Jami Biggers, who has been a cosmetologist for over 10 years. She specializes in colors, highlights, perms, haircuts and more. She is accompanied by Brandi Bell and Samantha Cooper, both cosmetologists, and Morgan Smith, Jami’s apprentice. Shear Bliss is a Paul Mitchell focus salon. Paul Mitchell offers high quality color, great products, and further education for all stylists.
870-607-0902 11 7 Riverlodge Drive • www.riverlodgeal.com Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653
Booth Available For Rent 417-256-0529
“The Good Life Starts Here...”
1115 Independence Drive • West Plains, MO 65775 T-F 9am-5pm • Saturday By Appointment
Pacific Beach Tanning & Fitness L.L.C. has been locally owned and operated by Lori Massengale for 17 years and still going strong! Providing UV tanning, Versa Spa Spray Tanning, Power-wave Dry Hydro Massage and Fitness. Trust your skin to a business with experience and attention to customer service.
Lori (Smith) Massengale has real estate in her blood. Growing up in the business, she now has 35 years of licensed experience, including owning her own brokerage for the past 15 years. Running a small boutique brokerage gives her the ability to cater to every detail for her clients. Whether it is to assist in a sale or a purchase, you can be sure Lori will guide you every step of the way!
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Lori Massengale, Owner 110 W. Trish Knight, West Plains, MO Hours: M-F 7am-7pm • Sat 9am-2pm
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With over 9 years of experience, Conner Karaoke offers a wide variety of musical and visual entertainment for every party venue! “Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card. How you leave others feeling after having an experience with you becomes your trademark.” - Jay Danzie Music to me is an art. With the appropriate combination of songs, lights and professionalism, any gathering holds the potential to be transformed. - Sarah Conner
DEPENDABLE and KNOWLEDGEABLE agent seeks customers looking for real PROTECTION and long term RELATIONSHIP.
FATHER OF EIGHT seeks energetic lady. Must love kids, be fit and ready to jump in and join the fun. Military training would be helpful.
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ADVENTUROUS CAT LOVER With over 20 years of experience, State Farm Agent Ramona Heiney seeks adventurous cat owner. Please be employed willing doesn’tand consider herself new to the insurance industry. Two things were to relocate. Especially fond of imperative in her career path: she wanted to stay in her hometown commublack and white tuxedo cats. All responses willand be answered. nity she wanted to work for the number one insurance company in the Looking for that Purrr-fect match.
nation. On June 1st, 2015, both of those wishes converged and Ramona her State Farm agency at 1024 Porter Wagoner Blvd. GRANOLAopened EATING, CAMP LOVING, WORLD “ITRAVELER love the people of this community and take pride in providing exSINGLE, ARTSY LADY SEEKS seeks woman of my dreams. ceptional customer service. My staff and I take time to get to know our SINGLE ARTSY GUY. If you love Must be fit and love spending days painting, decorating, baking and and nights outdoors middleto of what is important to them, and put together plans to help clients,in the listen them achieve their goals.” Ramona and her staff offer professional serRamona L Heiney, Agent Look no further. 1024 Porter Wagoner Blvd vices in not only the traditional insurance products of auto, home and life, West Plains, MO 65775 Having one special person but offer banking as well. Bus: 417-256-2744 for your car, home and life ramona.heiney.fizp@statefarm.com “In the year we have had our insurance lets you get down agency open, our biggest source to business with the rest of of growth has been from referyour life. It’s what I do. ™ rals. Once clients meet with us, GET TO A BETTER STATE . they are sending their friends CALL ME TODAY. and family in to let us help them as well. This is the highest compliment we could be given and I feel truly blessed.” Ramona and her staff are available to help you and your family Monday through Friday, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and weekState Farm Indemnity Company, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, 1101201.1 State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL ends by appointment. 7
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Zizzer Buggy Bath & Coin Laundry has been providing coin operated and drop off laundry service for over 10 years. Debbie Patterson saw a need for an up to date, clean and safe place to take care of the area’s laundry needs. After a year of research, she designed the building, hired builders and proceeded to build the business from the ground up. Installing surveillance cameras to help with service & security issues has been very helpful to both staff and customers. Video games and wifi help pass the time while you are here. We are open 24 hours per day for you to do your own laundry, or if you prefer, an attendant is available 8am-6pm Monday-Friday and 9am-5pm on weekends to do laundry for you. Debbie, Edna, Robb or Wanda are willing to assist you.
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3737 N. Hwy 63 • West Plains, MO 65775 www.wileyinsuranceagency.com
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“Let Us Show You We Care” Great Customer Service
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Show Me Medical Equipment is locally owned and operated, providing a wide range of home medical equipment and caring support to help improve the quality of life for our patients. Owner Vicky Dancer, RT, staff and an on-site respiratory therapist works with your physician and are available to answer your medical equipment and respiratory questions. Show Me Medical Equipment’s products consist of, but not limited to, respiratory, orthotics, ambulatory items, hospital beds, bathroom and incontinence supplies, diabetic supplies and lift chairs. Stop in and “let us show you we care”. The Gift Horse
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NEW LOCATION,SAME GREAT SERVICE
L-R: Stylist Teresa McDaniel, Owners: Vicki Robertson and Robin Burden; Top Row: Stylist Susan Hisel and Sally Gunter, and nail tech Tiffany Wynn.
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“Circle C Western Store is a name that has been in the community for several years. The Rasor Family has owned and operated the business for 4 years. The owners are Raymond and Cindy Rasor and the store is managed by their daughter, Kinsey Mincey. The store offers something for everyone, whether you’re western or not! Circle C offers a wide variety of styles and sizes in western, casual, work and dress items. They also stock boots starting in infant sizing and includes men and women sizing as well. Circle C is also a home to the popular Twisted X Driving Mocs and boots for the whole family, as well as their Canadian made boot, Boulet. Visit them on N. Highway 63 in West Plains!”
Scissors & Company located in the heart of historical downtown in West Plains, MO, a full service salon, staffed with 5 hair stylists and a nail tech, skilled in the latest hair and nail care techniques and trends for cut, color, style, pedicures, acrylic, and gel nails. Vicki Robertson and Robin Burden opened Scissors & Company together in October of 2006 and have been at their current location for one month. For 10 years their goal has always been, “to create a warm, comfortable atmosphere where everyone feels welcome”.
Scissors & Company
#2 Court Square • West Plains, Mo • 417-256-3264 Open Tuesday - Friday Evenings and Saturdays by appointment
HONESTY AND PROFESSIONALISM Judy Eastman has been in financial services since 1982. She has developed her expertise and understanding of goals and objectives in Medicare products, annuities, group and individual insurance products. Judy, known for her honesty and professionalism, is knowledgeable and will explain your choices in detail. Using her affiliation with a number of large companies (you know and trust) she will search for the plan that best meets the objectives of the client. Judy is an active member of Washington Avenue Church of Christ. Mrs. Eastman is currently President of the West Plains Optimist Club, and has been an officer for over 15 years. Stop in today and let Judy and her team work for you.
Meet the Team Judy Eastman, Owner/Agent Rebecca Ingram Stephanie Spikoski Operation Manager Agent
Judy Eastman Insurance
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• Gehl Silage Chopper • Mahindra 6530 4WD w/Loader • Caterpillar 920 Wheel Loader • Landpride 8ft. Rear Blade • 50” JD 322 Mower • Polan Pro 42” Cut Lawn Mower • 6’ Rear Blade • 3pt 2 Disc Disc Plow • 3pt Carry All • 3pt Gin Pole
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Hi! I am Dana Nichols, Independent Ambassador with Acti-Labs, which just pre-launched in the USA on March 31! Acti-Labs offers AFFORDABLE anti-aging skincare, body care, hair growth, inch loss wraps, cosmetics, and weight management products that are proven to work.
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There are no monthly charges for websites, no autoships, no quotas to earn your personal sales commissions, and only $500 monthly sales to reach Diamond and earn commission on your downline. There are 5 options of becoming an Ambassador or if you choose to be a customer, Acti-Labs has a wonderful Friend Referral Program. Like me on Facebook: Acti-Labs By Dana
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A focus salon by Paul Mitchell is located in downtown historic West Plains, MO at 107 Washington Avenue. Missy Franks, owner and operator, started her career in 2002 after finishing her education in West Plains under the instruction of Rhonda Butler and Paul Mitchell. Missy’s staff comes with years of experience, stylist Marcie Perkins, a West Plains native, 17 years of experience; Luis Martinez, nail technician, joined the team in 2008; and cosmetologist Kellie Mayers in 2009. Illusions hours are 9:00am-6:00pm Tuesday-Friday and Monday and Saturday by appointment. Walk-ins are always welcome! For Great Service, a Friendly Staff and Paul Mitchell styling tools and products, give us a call today.
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Craft and artistry. Two talents Frame Shop and Gallery owner, Jenni Wichern, possesses but is not likely to talk about for those who enter her shop at 3 Evans Arcade. The West Plains native learned a lot about building things from her late father, Charles Wichern. With a degree in art, Jenni has a unique eye for family photo presentations, shadow boxes, and for artwork that just has to be framed. Entering her eighth year as the Frame Shop owner, Jenni has a team that includes Mitzi Swatzell, with thirty years of framing experience, and the lovable mini-schnauzer, Bowie. Jenni wants the community to know that she and her team look forward to helping you with all of your framing needs and offers framing for every type of budget. 11
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108 East 3rd street West Plains, MO
417-256-2949
facebook.com/theavenuesalon108 Sheila, owner, wife and mother, answers the phone, does the paperwork, orders the chrome and lights, and any special customer orders. Come by and check out their selection of accessories and lights.
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See your home in a whole new LighT....
at Towne & Country Lighting The Jolliff family has owned and operated Towne & Country Lighting for 19 years. Whether building or remodeling, home or office, our staff can assist with your plans and ideas, offering advice on colors, lighting and brands. We are here to bring light into your life! We offer prices ranging from $5 to a $700 chandelier.
“When you feel good, you do good.”
Therapies Offered
30 min- $25 • 60 min- $50 • Massage Therapy • Cupping Therapy • Deep Tissue Massage • Pre-Natal Massage • Belavi Facial Add Ons Available • Hot Stone Therapy $10 • Paraffin Therapy $10
That was Lisa Harris, LMT and Teresa Chadwell, LMT, Estheticians’ motto when they decided to partner and open their own shop in March of 2016. They offer a peaceful, relaxing environment where once you walk through their door you feel right at home and you will want to kick off your shoes.
* all ceiling fans have a lifetime warranty
Towne & Country Lighting 906 Porter Wagoner Blvd. • West Plains, Mo
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Gammill Sewing Center has been located in historic downtown for over 40 years and we are celebrating 52 years of service to our community. With 3 repair techs, 2 sewing specialists, we are here for your needs. We offer sewing notions, cabinets, thread for sewing and quilting machines. Gammill is a full service sewing shop with any accessories you need. We offer 3 years of FREE service on new machines and training. Used sewing and industrial machines are available and we also offer free delivery and setup.
We strive to make your tanning experience the best! We have 6 beds & a red light bed. We are the only one in the area who offers red light therapy, it will help reduce the appearance of and help prevent stretch marks, cellulite, wrinkles, acne, eczema, psoriasis and many other skin conditions. We have a fresh fruit smoothie bar so you can grab something good and good for you !
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Dr. Clara Applegate: Making a Difference for 25 Years explained everything that happened to me and what I was to expect in the future.”
Dr. Clara Applegate, Neurologist at Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) Neurosciences Center has been making a difference in the treatment and prevention of stroke in our region for most of her 25-year career at OMC Neurosciences Center in West Plains. Dr. Applegate arrived in West Plains in February 1991.
“She said that I would have to attend speech therapy classes when I returned to Nebraska and that I should be talking normally within a year. The next four days were spent in OMC where I kept getting stronger.”
In 1996, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) for acute ischemic stroke. At the time when most practitioners were first being exposed to the literature concerning tPA, Dr. Applegate began the Stroke Team at OMC. She saw the benefits of tPA and began a mission to educate the community that stopping a stroke in time can make all the difference in someone’s life.
When she returned home, Olson said she began the healing process. She attended daily speech classes and had to learn to speak all over again. Her short-term memory improved as time passed and each day she learned a new word. One month after her stroke, she was able to drive her car.
Dr. Applegate remembers getting out of bed in the middle of the night to go the hospital to care for patients, many times bringing her young daughter with her. Although living in a home on the river is the dream life for Dr. Applegate, she moved into a home in West Plains so she could be available more quickly to take care of her patients. “Being a physician is a sacrifice, but it has its rewards too. When my patient’s seizures are better, their headaches are under control, they can get out of bed to be with their families, then you know you have made a difference in their lives.” During her 25-year career at OMC, Dr. Applegate has seen a major shift in stroke care and treatment. “Stroke is not as devastating as it used to be,” says Dr. Applegate. “We are learning more about the importance of lifestyle. Day-to-day choices have an impact on our health, and advent of new drug treatments has also made an impact on the outcome of acute stroke.” Her mission to improve lives continues today for Dr. Applegate. Her passion for the cause is evident to anyone who has the chance to visit with her. “I’ve spent the last 19 years trying to change the perception of stroke. It is essential that at the first signs of stroke, people need to come in to the hospital and be evaluated. Even if it turns out to not be a stroke, it is important that they be seen.”
“When someone is suffering from a stroke, time and expertise are critically important from the first second.” said Dr. Applegate. “We are extremely proud of our comprehensive stroke program and the team of professionals who respond quickly and efficiently to stroke, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.” OMC’s multidisciplinary stroke team is made up of nurses, physicians, neurologists, ambulance services, therapists and Emergency Department workers who respond to stroke. According to Dr. Applegate, the first step is that people need to be aware and call 911. All of the EMS systems (ground and air ambulances) recognize that stroke is an emergency and that every minute counts, so as soon as the 911 call comes in, EMS notifies the stroke team at OMC to be on alert. When the patient arrives at the hospital the stroke is confirmed by the doctors and CT scan is done right away. CT scan of the head must be done right away to avoid giving clot buster to someone with a hemorrhage or another problem. The “clot busting drug,” tPA, may be given right away if the diagnosis is confirmed, blood pressure is controlled and there are no contraindications. The national standard is to administer the tPA within 60 minutes of arrival at the hospital. OMC’s average for 2015 was 43 minutes. “We are very proud that OMC’s response time beats the national standard. “Having a trained stroke response team ready to act allows us to rapidly identify and assess a patient’s condition. It is not always possible to prevent a stroke, but with timely, evidence-based care, we can minimize the complications of stroke.” Dr. Applegate said it is critical for those who may be experiencing a stroke to act fast and call 911. “Even if you are close to the hospital, it is important to call 911,” she said. “The technicians can begin evaluation in the ambulance and can notify the Emergency Department to put the OMC Stroke Team on alert.
Under Dr. Applegate’s leadership, OMC earned the designation of Level Two Stroke Center by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. This reflects the organization’s commitment to stroke education, rapid treatment and quality outcomes. Applegate and her partner, Dr. Vikas Kumar, also participated in the stroke certification process at other centers, allowing hospitals across Missouri to share techniques and learn from each other. There are four levels of center designation. OMC’s Level Two is the second highest level. Level One designation requires research and endovascular stroke treatment. OMC provides stroke care from prevention to rehabilitation and community education.
The clot buster, tPA must be given within a 3 hours from the start of stroke symptoms. The American Heart Association reports that unfortunately, only 4 percent of stroke patients nationwide receive the recommended treatment in the key hours after stroke.
Dr. Applegate enjoys her life as a physician in the Ozarks and her 25-year career at OMC. “I feel comfortable in this community. I respect my colleagues and have been privileged to work with many great physicians and nurses in my years here. We share a common attitude desire to adopt best practices here. We have gone from no neurological care in this region to now working to help people to understand what IS available, a journey I am happy to be a part of.”
“OMC has worked diligently over the past 19 years to educate the community on the importance of fast action. Currently, we are able to treat many ischemic strokes with tPA at Ozarks Medical Center. We attempt to treat 100% of strokes that are eligible for the treatment. Too often, people wait to see if they’ll get better. If they wait too long, we cannot administer tPA,” according to Dr. Applegate “We have been providing 24/7 stroke care since 1997 and with each year, we do a little better, as more people recognize that stroke is an emergency.”
Dr. Applegate says there are many stories of successful treatment but the one that she remembers the most was in 1999. Bernadette Olson, a young Nebraska woman, was vacationing on Bull Shoals Lake with her friend. She collapsed while out on the boat. They were able to rush back to the dock and she was taken by ambulance to OMC’s Gainesville Medical Clinic. She was transported by Air Evac to OMC in West Plains within the three-hour window of administering tPA. Upon landing at OMC, she was met by the Stroke Team in the emergency department and immediately given a CAT scan. After reading the scan, Dr. Applegate administered the shot of tPA.
Major signs of stroke are easy to remember using the acronym FAST (face, arm, speech, time): Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty and Time to call 911. For more information on stroke or Target Stroke Education, contact the OMC Neurosciences Center at 417-257-6777.
“The tPA was, literally, a life-saver for me,” Olson explained. “Within a few hours of treatment, I was able to lift my arm. Dr. Applegate, who is a very sharp doctor, 15
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