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tions, or it may even say something totally opposite than what was agreed to in the beginning. That is horrible because those are the situations that could actually end up in lawsuits. Even when things are going right for your business, your operating agreement is important. If you seek a loan for business expansion and do not have your operating agreement in order, you risk being denied for the bank loan. Banks look at operating agreements carefully. The internet is a great resource, but it cannot take the place of a client-attorney relationship. An experienced attorney will understand your specific opportunities and risks and work with you to achieve your business goals.
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Celebrate Life Event will feature bassist Shaun Munday at the Doling Center
Bassist, Shaun Munday See details on Page 2
Amos Ferguson, February 28, 1920 – October 19, 2009
Amos Ferguson was a Bahamian folk artist. He was trained as a house painter after teaching Karsten himself to paint as a young boyCreightney and Untitled, 1999, enamel on board. American (b. 1976) eventually ran his own house paint- On loan from the collection of William Brandon Bowman. ing business in Nassau.Karsten In his Creightney late is a painter and printmaker based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His work is grounded teens, he received a vision from God in manipulating paper – scavenged from books and who told him to “paint the beauty– of world.” Ferguson magazines intoHis multi-layered painting and collage then began to paint prolifically culling subject matter fromto landhybrids. The imagery ranges from politics scapeshis and dreams. art history.He February Flower is aof self-portrait. used the tools his tradeCreightney – enameldepicts househimself in a red plaid shirt holding a small bunch of flowers in his right hand. He says, “I think of it paint – in rich, bright colors, to depict Biblical scenes, as a state of being and not so much me. I tend to depict figures who are doing something. motifs and ofhave everyday He in moThere’snature these moments in lifescenes where we to makeBahamian a choice. I’mlife. interested ments claimed where the to future is uncertain.” “Paint by Faith, Not by Sight.”
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9th Annual Springfield Jazz Festival Iconic Jazz Pianist Ramsey Lewis will be featured at the Gillioz Theatre
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September is the month for Fall Festivals
Celebrate Mexico's Independence Day at Art Walk See details on Page 2 February Flower, 2009, two-color lithograph Museum Acquisition Fund SAM 2010.4
Springfield, MO—September is a busy month for festivals in and around the Springfield area. A chariot ride for the kids is the newest attraction at the Greek Festival at St. Thomas the Apostle Orthodox Church on September 7 - 9, 2018. The three-day event, now in its eleventh year, is a traditional
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Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
The Queen of Soul American Singer, Songwriter and Pianist 1942 -2018
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Springfield, MO— The 4th lowship, Food, Fun, History and annual “Celebrate Life & Unity Hope! We will remember the in Our Community” event past, celebrate the present, and will take place on plan for the future, and Saturday, September you’re invited. 22, 2018 at the Among the featured Northview Center performances will be (Doling Park). You local bassist and vocalist do not want to miss Shaun Munday, who has this very important, appeared on the Steve fun-filled day. Come Harvey show! Numerous Shaun Munday and reconnect with organizations, churches, friends and family, clubs, and businesses will as well as, welcome new resialso be on hand to share with dents in the African American attendees. You’re also invited to Community. This year, we’re bring your old family and historhighlighting local achievers past ic photos to share with others at and present in various arenas of the Memories Table! life! For more information, please It will be a day of Faith, Felcontact Patricia Burton @417-
Springfield Black History Moment
In August we celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Rev. Brown and he and his families association with the landmark case Brown vs. the Board of Education. This month’s picture is of the 1955 Central High School football team. The first year of integration in the Springfield Public Schools. Springfield Schools made all the adjustments as soon as the court case was affirmed and were one of the first school systems in the nation to fully integrate and also retain their African American faculty as well. — John Sellars
894-2795 or Mark Dixon @417987-9939. All are welcome to attend this FREE event so mark the date,
Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm, Northview Center (at Doling Park, 301 E. Talmage).
Celebrate Mexico's Independence Day at Art Walk In Downtown Springfield Springfield, MO— Come this September 7th to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day early at the Morris Center with traditional art, clothing, games, and snacks. In this ArtWalk you will be able to explore Mexico's history from its prehispanic time to what it is today. Friday, September 7, 2018 6:00 p.m. to
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continued from page 1 for more than 50 years. For Ramsey Lewis concert, get your tickets from the Gillioz Theatre box office. The Ramsey Lewis Trio, with bassist Eldee Young and percussionist Redd Holt, became a fix-
9:00 p.m. The celebration will take place at the Jim D. Morris Center 301 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO (downtown on the corner of Jefferson and McDaniel). Celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day early at Missouri State University’s International Services’ First Friday Art Walk exhibit! ture on the Chicago jazz scene, releasing their debut album, Ramsey Lewis & His Gentlemen of Jazz, back in 1956. Lewis earned his first gold record, as well as a Grammy award for Best Jazz Performance, for their swinging version of “The In Crowd.”
Coffee with Coach Ford will continue September 18 Provided by
History Museum On The Square
Open Monday ~ Saturday from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Adults $5 ~ Children $3 ~ Museum Members Free In our historic Fox Theatre at 157 Park Central Square, Springfield MO
Springfield, MO—Missouri State basketball fans will soon have a unique opportunity to interact with Bear head basketball coach Dana Ford, during his
monthly "Coffee with Coach" sessions at Big Momma's Coffee and Espresso Bar (217 E. Commercial St. Springfield. Everyone is invited.
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••• Get tips for fall and winter gardening at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, in the Library Station Santa Fe Room. Master Gardener Gaylene Seibold will discuss how to start a winter garden and best varieties to plant. Call 8651340. ••• Explore historic Midtown on a walking history tour from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22. History Museum on the Square staff will lead walkers to seven stops, starting and ending at the Midtown Carnegie Branch. Meet on the Central Street stairs. In case of poor weather, tour will be Saturday, Sept. 29. Registration starts Sept. 1; call 862-0135. ••• Music at Midtown: The Cider Sessions features Donnie (D. Clinton) Thompson’s acoustic finger-style blues and Michael Cochran’s electric flat-picked stylings. It’s at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, in the Midtown Carnegie Branch. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. ••• Love scary stories? Be sure to catch some of the programs during the October Oh, The Horror! series including: Monsters of the Ozarks, lore and legends, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, Library Center auditorium. And Bigfoot: History, Legends and Modern Sightings, with author Lyle Blackburn at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, Library Center auditorium. Kathleen O’Dell is community relations director of the Springfield-Greene County Library District. She can be reached at kathleeno@thelibrary.org.
the nominee took and results of the nominee's efforts. Particular attention will be paid to how the efforts impacted the community. The NAACP Springfield believes that true leaders serve, and true servants lead. For consideration of this year’s award please forward your nominations before September 30, 2018. Send the nominations to NAACP, POB 8983 Springfield, MO. 65801. The award recipient will be announced at the Freedom Fund Banquet to be held Friday, October 20, 2018 at the Diamond Room 2340 W. Grand (Knights of Columbus Hall) Springfield Missouri.
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Sunday, September 9, from noon until 3 p.m. Admission is free and there is plenty of free parking. Japanese Fall Festival Springfield Sister Cities Association proudly presents the 23rd annual Japanese Fall Festival on Friday-Sunday, September
7 - 9, 2018 in the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Gardens located within the extraordinary Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. Festival hours are 5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m. on Friday, September 7; 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 8; and 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 9. Admission for adults is $10 on Saturday, September 8 and $7 on Friday and Sunday, September 7 and 9. Children 12 and younger are $3 on any day. Members of Springfield Sister Cities Association receive free entry all weekend. An annual membership ranges in price from $5 for a student to $50 for a family; join online at peacethroughpeople. org or by calling 417-864-1341.
This two-day fall festival will feature regional artists and crafters, three performance stages, fall-themed activities for kids, and, of course, delicious apple cider! Artists and crafters from across the region exhibit at Cider Days, selling a variety of handmade products including jewelry, pottery, glass, wood, furniture and much more. Come experience the first days of fall among the historic Victorian homes on picturesque, tree-lined Historic Walnut Street! Cider Days is presented by the Historic Walnut Street Association and managed by the Downtown Springfield Association.
Cider Days The 21st Annual Cider Days Ssptember 15 -16 , 10:00 am 5:00 pm , $4.00 Adults; Children 10 and under are free!
Affordable Housing Opportunities There are currently housing vacancies in the City of Springfield’s program for rental or home ownership. These programs include requirements for fair marketing and non-discrimination. You must be income eligible to qualify.
Minorities In Business
Monthly Networking Event September 11, 5:30 pm at Robert Plaster Free Enterprise Center/ The eFactory 405 N Jefferson Ave Annual Networking Reception
For rental, call Marti Fewell, 417-864-1039 For home ownership, call LeeAnn Camey, 417-888-2020
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Health News African Americans are living longer National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
African Americans are living longer. The death rate for African Americans has declined about 25% over 17 years, primarily for those aged 65 years and older. Even with these improvements, new analysis shows that younger African Americans are living with or dying of many conditions typically found in white Americans at older ages. The difference shows up in African Americans in their 20s, 30s, and 40s for diseases and causes of death. When diseases start early, they can lead to death earlier. Chronic diseases and some of their risk factors may be silent or not diagnosed during these early years. Health differences are often due to economic and social conditions that are more common among African Americans than whites. For example, African American adults are more likely to report they cannot see a doctor because of cost. All Americans should have equal opportunities to pursue a healthy lifestyle. Public health professionals can: Use proven programs to reduce disparities and barriers to create opportunities for health. Work with other sectors, such as faith and community organizations, education, business, transportation, and housing, to create social and economic conditions that promote health starting in childhood.
Link more people to doctors, nurses, or community health centers to encourage regular and follow-up medical visits. Develop and provide trainings for healthcare professionals to understand cultural differences in how patients interact with providers and the healthcare system. Alcohol and Pregnancy Alcohol use during pregnancy can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), which are physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities that last a lifetime. More than 3 million US women are at risk of exposing their developing baby to alcohol because they are drinking, having sex, and not using birth control to prevent pregnancy. About
half of all US pregnancies are unplanned and, even if planned, most women do not know they are pregnant until they are 4-6 weeks into the pregnancy. This means a woman might be drinking and exposing her developing baby to alcohol without knowing it. Alcohol screening and counseling helps people who are drinking too much to drink less. It is recommended that women who are pregnant or might be pregnant not drink alcohol at all. FASDs do not occur if a developing baby is not exposed to alcohol before birth. Women can: • Talk with their health care provider about their plans for pregnancy, their alcohol use, and ways to prevent pregnancy
if they are not planning to get pregnant. • Stop drinking alcohol if they are trying to get pregnant or could get pregnant. • Ask their partner, family, and friends to support their choice not to drink during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant. • Ask their health care provider or another trusted person about resources for help if they cannot stop drinking on their own.
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Your Child's Most Valuable School Supply Is Found At The Library by Kathleen O’Dell, Springfield-Greene County Library District Did you know that your child’s most valuable school supply is a library card? You can get one, free, at any Springfield-Greene County Library District, and use it often! It opens the Kathleen O'Dell door to books, DVDs, CDs and online research sites available 24/7. Use it to get homework help at thelibrary.org/kids and thelibrary.org/teens. School and sports aren’t the only things this fall. Get a load of these upcoming programs at the Library, and see more at thelibrary.org. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the U.S. release of Harry Potter with us. See all the Potter programs at thelibrary.org. Get a Harry Potter Passport at any Library branch through November, get it stamped at five branches or the Mobile Library, turn it in and get an exclusive invite to the Yule Ball in January 2019 at the Library Center. For grades 2-12. continued on page 11
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UNITE. Volume 28, Number 9 PUBLISHER Unite. of Southwest Missouri, Inc. MANAGING EDITOR Samuel G. Knox CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lyle Foster Gwen Marshall Kathleen O'Dell Mariah Oke-Thomas Francine Pratt John Sellars Sativa Boatman-Sloan PHOTOGRAPHY Tondaleigha Jones Erin Gamble VOLUNTEERS Tyra Knox Laura Clark
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Trauma-Informed: A benefit to all students principal of Pleasant View Elementary and Middle School and tips from the National Summer is over and we have Institute for Trauma and Loss in already started a new school Children. We’re excited that our year. The Office of Equity and district is committing to Access hope this will supporting students in be a successful year this way and growing for all our students. the understanding of We are aware that teachers to better supmany of our students port all students. are overwhelmed by “How do I know if trauma. In this artia student is experiencGwen Marshall cle Teena Mahoney, ing trauma?” While it’s English teacher at important to identify students Glendale High School shares who need support, we can use an interview with Josh Groves By Gwen Marshall Unite Contributing Writer
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Uniting All People Together Under the Direction of the Holy Spirit
trauma-informed practices with every single student because they benefit all. Think of it like adding accommodations for a disability (wheelchair ramp - wide doors) to a building. Not every single person needs it, but they significantly remove barriers for those who do. It also signifies to everyone that the building is an accessible place. We can do the same thing for our students impacted by trauma when we remove barriers and use trauma-informed strategies as a whole school. Administrators, teachers, and counselors across the district are becoming trauma-sensitive. Josh Groves, principal at Pleasant View Elementary and Middle School, is among that group. “We want to be in a place as adults that we understand those situations with our kids, and we can provide supports and interventions and things that are effective for them,” said Groves. Pleasant View has started a three-year trauma-informed and conscious discipline pro-
gram to prepare staff to become trauma-sensitive. “As a staff, we do a good job already helping most kids feel safe and cared for. It's important to equip teachers with the tools that will allow them to be successful,” said Groves. “We need to create an environment that all of our kids feel safe and cared for and their families.” Some tips from the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children include: Maintain usual routines. Give children choices. Set clear, firm limits for inappropriate behavior and develop logical—rather than punitive— consequences. Recognize that behavioral problems may be transient and related to trauma. Be sensitive to the cues in the environment that may cause a reaction in the traumatized child. Warn children if you will be doing something out of the ordinary, such as turning off the lights or making a sudden loud noise.
Call for nominations for 2018 NAACP Community Service Award The Springfield, MO. NAACP is now accepting nominations for their 2018 Community Service award. This award is given annually to a person in the community in recognition of outstanding contributions and their gift of time to the Springfield community. An achievement of a singular outstanding event or the continuous outstanding and dedicated service the
individual has provided over a period of time. "By serving the community the recipient of this award will have made a significant effort to contribute to the Springfield community by improving a situation. Nomination materials should include a description of the reason for the person’s nomination and the specific actions continued on page 11
head of red cabbage, chopped parsley, a bunch of collard greens, olive oil, black pepper and kosher salt. Now you know we season to taste so that’s the deal with this. Recipes suggest a sweet and spicy sauce to bring out the flavor but since we are talking about getting healthy we know that a lot of calories are in the dressing. So maybe use your favorite low calorie dressing or a balsamic vinaigrette! So here’s to the last blast of healthy eating and farm/garden produce! !
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Manifesting Freedom, Equity, & Justice for All Springfield NAACP: 50th Memorial for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Manifesting Freedom, Equity, & Justice for All 2018 Yearlong Commemorations: Service, Education, & Celebrations Springfield NAACP: 50th Memorial for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “BeenCommemorations: to the Mountaintop” Interfaith Service 2018 Yearlong Service, Education, & Celebrations
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Midtown Carnegie Branch upstairs meeting room. Learn the ins and outs of retirement planning from an expert during this instructional series from Making Sense of Money, a program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.
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Seniors (55 and over) & Students. Opening Weekend all tickets are priced $25. Student Rush Tickets (if seats are available) are sold 30 minutes before each performance for $12. On Thursday evenings, tickets remaining at 6:30p.m. will be available "Pay What You Can." Group rates are available for parties of 12 or more. For tickets call our box office at 417-831-8001. Ms. Crosby appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association on a Special Appearance Contract.
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“Well II don’t don’t know now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it really “Well knowwhat whatwill willhappen happen now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn’t matter with me now, because I’ve been to the mountaintop. And I don’t mind. doesn’t matter with me now, because I’ve been to the mountaintop. And I don’tLike mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life – longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about anybody, I would like to live a long life – longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve that now. I just to do will.Land. AndI He’s allowed me with to goyou. up to mountain. looked over, andwant I’ve seen theGod’s Promise may not get there Butthe I want you to And I’ve looked over, and I’ve seen the Promise Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.”
know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.”
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mason TempleRev. in Memphis, Tennessee (AprilJr. 3, 1968) Dr. Martin Luther King,
Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee (April 3, 1968) Partners: Boys Booked on Barbershops, Children Booked on Faith, Drury University, Faith Voices of Southwest Missouri, Girls BookedChildren on Beautyshops, Southern MissouriFaith Voices of Partners: Boys Booked on Barbershops, Booked Great on Faith, DruryBank, University, State University, Ozarks Technical Community College, Penmac Staffing Services, Southwest Missouri, Girls Booked on Beautyshops, Great Southern Bank, Missouri Inc., Peoples Meet and Greet, Southwest Missouri National Organization of Women, State University, Ozarks Technical Community College, Penmac Staffing Services, Springfield Art Museum, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, & Springfield-Greene County Inc., Peoples Meet and National OrganizationCommittee of Women, Library District. POC: Dr.Greet, SabrinaSouthwest A. Brinson,Missouri Chair, MLK 50 Commemorations Springfield Art Museum, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, & Springfield-Greene County (sbrinson@missouristate.edu
Library District. POC: Dr. Sabrina A. Brinson, Chair, MLK 50 Commemorations Committee (sbrinson@missouristate.edu
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Prosper Springfield – Do You Know About Community Civic?
Restaurant Review: Farmer’s Market least a few patio herb plants that they literally pick the day they are going to put in your salad or Springfield, MO—Well, for vegetable dish. How’s that for some of us who have been fresh? around for awhile the recent But we also know that in our farm to table movement is community we have a long hiseither really welcome or “what tory of farming and gardening are you talking about?” and many of us still The idea of course is a raise a few collards, focus on eating fresh squash and tomatoes in and bringing another the back yard. So we level of excitement didn’t just jump on the to eating out at your farm to table movement favorite restaurant. in the past few years. This occurs because We have been eating you know that what fresh for generations Lyle Foster you are eating was in a and often it was from garden or on a farm just a few necessity or we had not many days before you got to enjoy it. other choices. Do any of you We all know that the pesticides remember Grandma’s garden? and herbicides are harmful for So good I remember the cabus but have just accepted that bage and canteloupes……just this is just a part of the modern the best! dining experience. So from this Ok you are now asking so standpoint the current trend is where is the restaurant review? most welcome and we all know Well, this is it. This is the that doctors and all types of annual encouragement to go to health practitioners are advocatour local Farmer’s markets and ing like never before to eat plenroadside stands and try to add ty of fruits and vegetables. You as much of these ingredients to may have been to a restaurant your table throughout the end that has its own garden or at of the summer and early fall. I By Lyle Foster Unite Contributing Writer
think you are getting it so this column is about farm to table and while I certainly urge you to try to check out the growing number of restaurants and even actual farms that have farm to table offerings in our city. I also am just saying bring it from the farm and garden to your table and just enjoy the bounty that is all around us. The temperature is breaking for a few days and I know a few of you even enjoy going to the farms where you can pick your own vegetables and fruits. Yes!!! That is even better…it is always great to especially make sure our precious little ones know where the food comes from and the effort that it takes to put those mouth watering collard greens on the Sunday table. And yes we are all for the organic if you can get it and of
course if you can afford it. We are blessed in the Springfield area with an abundance of farmer’s markets and a climate that supports a pretty good growing season. And yes we can tell the seasons are changing so this is a chance to make a last call for the farmer’s markets and all things outside before the winds of fall begin to blow. I would like to close with a summer recipe suggestion that is a twist on an old favorite. Talking about collard greens has gotten me kind of tasting them in my mind so who has heard of a Raster Red cabbage and Collard Green slaw? Yes you read it right……collards in the slaw….. for that last picnic or labor day in the park or back yard. It is easy and it only takes a small
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Springfield Contemporary Theatre - “Fun Home” Springfield, MO—Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron, Music by Jeanine Tesori Based on the Graphic Novel by Alison Bechdel Directed by Gretchen Teague, Music Directed by Alex Huff Featuring Featuring Adam Baker, Kim Crosby*, Rick Dines, Ruby Infante, Michaela Karr, Denna Langston, Jaxson Marte,
Caleb Quinn and Ellen Spann Tony Award-Winner for Best Musical, Best Book & Best Score. Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined
her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family’s Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father’s hidden desires. Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing
rate due to drug and alcohol abuse. It was powerful to hear about What does civic engagement the discussions and concerns mean to you? Is it working to from these middle and high make a difference in our comschool age students. munity? Is it developing They were passionate knowledge about issues about the opportuin the Springfield – nity to debate their Greene County area? issues and concerns Is it promoting a better about a particular quality of life for all who make-believe park. call our community They were even more Francine Pratt home? Civic engageexcited when they ment may look different met Jan Fisk, Mayor Pro Tem based on a person’s age, backand were able to sit in the ground, culture and other factors chairs of the Springfield City but there is room in our comCouncil members. The students munity for more participation in served in the roles of City civic matters. Clerk, Park Director, Director During the summer, a of Public Information and Civic group of students’, attending Engagement, City Council a summer leadership acadMembers and community mememy, had an opportunity to By Francine Pratt Unite Contributing Writer
your parents through grown-up eyes. Springfield Area Premiere. Contains adult language and content. Fun Home plays August 31-September 2, 6-9, 13-16, 20-23, 2018; Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30p.m. and Sundays at 2:00p.m. Reserved seat tickets are priced $30 for Adults, $27 for
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participate in a “mock” City Council meeting after spending several weeks learning the attributes of leadership. The project was funded through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Innovative Metropolitan Springfield Community Innovation Grant to introduce civic engagement to young people. In preparing for the meeting, the students created a list of issues that were important to them. The issues discussed included stronger laws for those who commit crimes, improving parks, racial discrimination, littering, the need for more homeless shelters and subsidized rehabilitation related to substance abuse. The topic chosen for the mock City Council meeting was improving the parks, which was one of the two most important issues the students debated. The other issue focused on rehabilitation centers and more assistance to families to decrease the mortality
bers that were for and against park improvements. Several students wanted to attend a “real” City Council meeting in the future. During the debriefing, with a bar-b-que at Silver Springs Park, the youth shared how much they enjoyed the opportunity to learn how issues are addressed in the community. They also learned the importance of voting and how one vote can make a difference. With the upcoming elections, remember that one vote can make a difference and every vote is needed to have the quality of life that we all desire. Working with the students is a reminder to all of us that we need to be a part of the change if we want something better in our communities and in our
lives. Let’s bring back the passion to civic engagement and get involved through local programs, projects and issues that matter to our community, our region and our state. Prosper Springfield is a collective impact initiative focused on a shared community vision to improve economic mobility in the Springfield community. The Prosper Springfield mission is to build community relationships and align community resources to create pathways that help move people to prosperity. Today’s column was written by Prosper Springfield Director, Francine Pratt. For more information about Prosper Springfield, contact Francine Pratt at 417-888-2020. Prosper Springfield - Uniting Resources. Improving Lives.
Library to Host Helpful Sessions for Adults
Springfield, MO—Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner. Adults are invited to attend a Medicare Open Enrollment Information Session at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, in the Library Center auditorium. The Cover Missouri Coalition will provide an overview of the different parts of Medicare (A, B, C, D and Medigaps) and how they work or don't work together. Learn about the transition process and what that includes if you plan to use Medicare in the future. Enrollment will not take place at this session. Call 269-2945 for details. Need help weighing health insurance options? The public is invited to Health Insurance 101 at noon, Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the Midtown Carnegie Branch upstairs meeting room. A certified application counselor from CoxHealth will offer insights on
health insurance, including how to use, keep and understand it. Specific instruction will be given on the Health Insurance Marketplace. Participants will receive a free health resource guide with information about
where consumers can get health care even if they are not currently covered. Call 862-0135. Plan for retirement during an Ask the Experts session at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, in the
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BE A JEWEL EVENT
GRAND FAMILY PICNIC AT THE ZOO Sunday, September 9, 2018 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Be A Jewel invites you to join our Grandparent Day Celebration at the Dickerson Park Zoo! A picnic lunch of hot dogs and chips will be provided by Be A Jewel in the Dickerson Park Pavillion from 1:00 pm -2:00 pm Grand Families receive free admission into the zoo! Space is limited. To register call 417-319-5803 or email: info@beajewel.today For more information visit beajewel.today
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Unveiling of the African American Trail Marker SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE FAIR Financial Literacy Networking Mentoring Entrepreneurship Micro Loan programs Government Designations Credit Building Angel Investing Rural Programs and Grants Technical Assistance And MORE! The Springfield-Greene County Library District and Small Business Majority invite you to attend our Small Business Resource Fair! Join us to learn about local resources and services designed to help you start, operate and expand your business. Whether you are an entrepreneur in the start-up phase or a small business in a growth mode, our business resource fair is designed to offer invaluable insights and exclusive networking opportunities.
Minister Gwen Marshall praying The unveiling of the first Springfield MO African American Trail marker
Power Your Career at CU Get on the path to a bright future at City Utilities. CU offers jobs in a variety of fields and is looking for talented individuals to bring bright ideas to our organization. CU provides competitive pay and benefits and is deeply rooted in Springfield. Wes Pratt and Ms Alma Clay crossing the Jordan Creek
For more information about job opportunities, log on to cityutilities.net.
A wide array of local business support agencies will present information on free and low-cost resources available to you and your business. The program will conclude with an opportunity for you to visit one-on-one with support agencies in the concourse area of the Library.
It is the policy of City Utilities to offer equal opportunity to individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
City Utilities of Springfield • 301 East Central, Springfield MO • 417.863.9000 • cityutilities.net
Small business support agencies are encouraged to attend the fair to make connections, network and learn more about what other agencies have to offer in order to better pass referrals to other organizations within our local ecosystem. If you would like the opportunity to present your organization's services and/or host a booth in the concourse, contact Mary Overbey at moverbey@smallbusinessmajority.org by September 12, 2018.
WHERE:
The Library Center 4653 S Campbell Ave Springfield, MO 65810
WHEN:
Mayor Ken McClure Reading Proclamation
Are you inspired to create a better future for yourself and others? If so, Missouri State has a place for you.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Presentations 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Booths and Networking
This is a free event, however we ask that you please register in advance at: https://small-business-resource-fair.eventbrite.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES With a campus community filled with diverse perspectives, voices and opinions, Missouri State is fulfilling its commitment to address the needs of a changing society.
The community celebrating the unveiling
Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity Employer and Institution. Employment will require a criminal background check at university expense.
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? APPLY TODAY AND
www.jobs.missouristate.edu
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Unveiling of the African American Trail Marker SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE FAIR Financial Literacy Networking Mentoring Entrepreneurship Micro Loan programs Government Designations Credit Building Angel Investing Rural Programs and Grants Technical Assistance And MORE! The Springfield-Greene County Library District and Small Business Majority invite you to attend our Small Business Resource Fair! Join us to learn about local resources and services designed to help you start, operate and expand your business. Whether you are an entrepreneur in the start-up phase or a small business in a growth mode, our business resource fair is designed to offer invaluable insights and exclusive networking opportunities.
Minister Gwen Marshall praying The unveiling of the first Springfield MO African American Trail marker
Power Your Career at CU Get on the path to a bright future at City Utilities. CU offers jobs in a variety of fields and is looking for talented individuals to bring bright ideas to our organization. CU provides competitive pay and benefits and is deeply rooted in Springfield. Wes Pratt and Ms Alma Clay crossing the Jordan Creek
For more information about job opportunities, log on to cityutilities.net.
A wide array of local business support agencies will present information on free and low-cost resources available to you and your business. The program will conclude with an opportunity for you to visit one-on-one with support agencies in the concourse area of the Library.
It is the policy of City Utilities to offer equal opportunity to individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
City Utilities of Springfield • 301 East Central, Springfield MO • 417.863.9000 • cityutilities.net
Small business support agencies are encouraged to attend the fair to make connections, network and learn more about what other agencies have to offer in order to better pass referrals to other organizations within our local ecosystem. If you would like the opportunity to present your organization's services and/or host a booth in the concourse, contact Mary Overbey at moverbey@smallbusinessmajority.org by September 12, 2018.
WHERE:
The Library Center 4653 S Campbell Ave Springfield, MO 65810
WHEN:
Mayor Ken McClure Reading Proclamation
Are you inspired to create a better future for yourself and others? If so, Missouri State has a place for you.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Presentations 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Booths and Networking
This is a free event, however we ask that you please register in advance at: https://small-business-resource-fair.eventbrite.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES With a campus community filled with diverse perspectives, voices and opinions, Missouri State is fulfilling its commitment to address the needs of a changing society.
The community celebrating the unveiling
Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity Employer and Institution. Employment will require a criminal background check at university expense.
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? APPLY TODAY AND
www.jobs.missouristate.edu
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Arts&Entertainment News
Prosper Springfield – Do You Know About Community Civic?
Restaurant Review: Farmer’s Market least a few patio herb plants that they literally pick the day they are going to put in your salad or Springfield, MO—Well, for vegetable dish. How’s that for some of us who have been fresh? around for awhile the recent But we also know that in our farm to table movement is community we have a long hiseither really welcome or “what tory of farming and gardening are you talking about?” and many of us still The idea of course is a raise a few collards, focus on eating fresh squash and tomatoes in and bringing another the back yard. So we level of excitement didn’t just jump on the to eating out at your farm to table movement favorite restaurant. in the past few years. This occurs because We have been eating you know that what fresh for generations Lyle Foster you are eating was in a and often it was from garden or on a farm just a few necessity or we had not many days before you got to enjoy it. other choices. Do any of you We all know that the pesticides remember Grandma’s garden? and herbicides are harmful for So good I remember the cabus but have just accepted that bage and canteloupes……just this is just a part of the modern the best! dining experience. So from this Ok you are now asking so standpoint the current trend is where is the restaurant review? most welcome and we all know Well, this is it. This is the that doctors and all types of annual encouragement to go to health practitioners are advocatour local Farmer’s markets and ing like never before to eat plenroadside stands and try to add ty of fruits and vegetables. You as much of these ingredients to may have been to a restaurant your table throughout the end that has its own garden or at of the summer and early fall. I By Lyle Foster Unite Contributing Writer
think you are getting it so this column is about farm to table and while I certainly urge you to try to check out the growing number of restaurants and even actual farms that have farm to table offerings in our city. I also am just saying bring it from the farm and garden to your table and just enjoy the bounty that is all around us. The temperature is breaking for a few days and I know a few of you even enjoy going to the farms where you can pick your own vegetables and fruits. Yes!!! That is even better…it is always great to especially make sure our precious little ones know where the food comes from and the effort that it takes to put those mouth watering collard greens on the Sunday table. And yes we are all for the organic if you can get it and of
course if you can afford it. We are blessed in the Springfield area with an abundance of farmer’s markets and a climate that supports a pretty good growing season. And yes we can tell the seasons are changing so this is a chance to make a last call for the farmer’s markets and all things outside before the winds of fall begin to blow. I would like to close with a summer recipe suggestion that is a twist on an old favorite. Talking about collard greens has gotten me kind of tasting them in my mind so who has heard of a Raster Red cabbage and Collard Green slaw? Yes you read it right……collards in the slaw….. for that last picnic or labor day in the park or back yard. It is easy and it only takes a small
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Springfield Contemporary Theatre - “Fun Home” Springfield, MO—Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron, Music by Jeanine Tesori Based on the Graphic Novel by Alison Bechdel Directed by Gretchen Teague, Music Directed by Alex Huff Featuring Featuring Adam Baker, Kim Crosby*, Rick Dines, Ruby Infante, Michaela Karr, Denna Langston, Jaxson Marte,
Caleb Quinn and Ellen Spann Tony Award-Winner for Best Musical, Best Book & Best Score. Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined
her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family’s Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father’s hidden desires. Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing
rate due to drug and alcohol abuse. It was powerful to hear about What does civic engagement the discussions and concerns mean to you? Is it working to from these middle and high make a difference in our comschool age students. munity? Is it developing They were passionate knowledge about issues about the opportuin the Springfield – nity to debate their Greene County area? issues and concerns Is it promoting a better about a particular quality of life for all who make-believe park. call our community They were even more Francine Pratt home? Civic engageexcited when they ment may look different met Jan Fisk, Mayor Pro Tem based on a person’s age, backand were able to sit in the ground, culture and other factors chairs of the Springfield City but there is room in our comCouncil members. The students munity for more participation in served in the roles of City civic matters. Clerk, Park Director, Director During the summer, a of Public Information and Civic group of students’, attending Engagement, City Council a summer leadership acadMembers and community mememy, had an opportunity to By Francine Pratt Unite Contributing Writer
your parents through grown-up eyes. Springfield Area Premiere. Contains adult language and content. Fun Home plays August 31-September 2, 6-9, 13-16, 20-23, 2018; Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30p.m. and Sundays at 2:00p.m. Reserved seat tickets are priced $30 for Adults, $27 for
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participate in a “mock” City Council meeting after spending several weeks learning the attributes of leadership. The project was funded through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Innovative Metropolitan Springfield Community Innovation Grant to introduce civic engagement to young people. In preparing for the meeting, the students created a list of issues that were important to them. The issues discussed included stronger laws for those who commit crimes, improving parks, racial discrimination, littering, the need for more homeless shelters and subsidized rehabilitation related to substance abuse. The topic chosen for the mock City Council meeting was improving the parks, which was one of the two most important issues the students debated. The other issue focused on rehabilitation centers and more assistance to families to decrease the mortality
bers that were for and against park improvements. Several students wanted to attend a “real” City Council meeting in the future. During the debriefing, with a bar-b-que at Silver Springs Park, the youth shared how much they enjoyed the opportunity to learn how issues are addressed in the community. They also learned the importance of voting and how one vote can make a difference. With the upcoming elections, remember that one vote can make a difference and every vote is needed to have the quality of life that we all desire. Working with the students is a reminder to all of us that we need to be a part of the change if we want something better in our communities and in our
lives. Let’s bring back the passion to civic engagement and get involved through local programs, projects and issues that matter to our community, our region and our state. Prosper Springfield is a collective impact initiative focused on a shared community vision to improve economic mobility in the Springfield community. The Prosper Springfield mission is to build community relationships and align community resources to create pathways that help move people to prosperity. Today’s column was written by Prosper Springfield Director, Francine Pratt. For more information about Prosper Springfield, contact Francine Pratt at 417-888-2020. Prosper Springfield - Uniting Resources. Improving Lives.
Library to Host Helpful Sessions for Adults
Springfield, MO—Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner. Adults are invited to attend a Medicare Open Enrollment Information Session at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, in the Library Center auditorium. The Cover Missouri Coalition will provide an overview of the different parts of Medicare (A, B, C, D and Medigaps) and how they work or don't work together. Learn about the transition process and what that includes if you plan to use Medicare in the future. Enrollment will not take place at this session. Call 269-2945 for details. Need help weighing health insurance options? The public is invited to Health Insurance 101 at noon, Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the Midtown Carnegie Branch upstairs meeting room. A certified application counselor from CoxHealth will offer insights on
health insurance, including how to use, keep and understand it. Specific instruction will be given on the Health Insurance Marketplace. Participants will receive a free health resource guide with information about
where consumers can get health care even if they are not currently covered. Call 862-0135. Plan for retirement during an Ask the Experts session at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, in the
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BE A JEWEL EVENT
GRAND FAMILY PICNIC AT THE ZOO Sunday, September 9, 2018 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Be A Jewel invites you to join our Grandparent Day Celebration at the Dickerson Park Zoo! A picnic lunch of hot dogs and chips will be provided by Be A Jewel in the Dickerson Park Pavillion from 1:00 pm -2:00 pm Grand Families receive free admission into the zoo! Space is limited. To register call 417-319-5803 or email: info@beajewel.today For more information visit beajewel.today
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Trauma-Informed: A benefit to all students principal of Pleasant View Elementary and Middle School and tips from the National Summer is over and we have Institute for Trauma and Loss in already started a new school Children. We’re excited that our year. The Office of Equity and district is committing to Access hope this will supporting students in be a successful year this way and growing for all our students. the understanding of We are aware that teachers to better supmany of our students port all students. are overwhelmed by “How do I know if trauma. In this artia student is experiencGwen Marshall cle Teena Mahoney, ing trauma?” While it’s English teacher at important to identify students Glendale High School shares who need support, we can use an interview with Josh Groves By Gwen Marshall Unite Contributing Writer
5th Annual
Saturday September 22nd, 2018
cooper Park 2300-2700 E. pythian
Springfield, MO
11am to 3pm Bring your Lawn Chair
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES & GAMES LIVE MUSIC FOOD FELLOWSHIP COMMUNITY SERVICES PRESENTATIONS FROM LOCAL MINISTERS
Uniting All People Together Under the Direction of the Holy Spirit
trauma-informed practices with every single student because they benefit all. Think of it like adding accommodations for a disability (wheelchair ramp - wide doors) to a building. Not every single person needs it, but they significantly remove barriers for those who do. It also signifies to everyone that the building is an accessible place. We can do the same thing for our students impacted by trauma when we remove barriers and use trauma-informed strategies as a whole school. Administrators, teachers, and counselors across the district are becoming trauma-sensitive. Josh Groves, principal at Pleasant View Elementary and Middle School, is among that group. “We want to be in a place as adults that we understand those situations with our kids, and we can provide supports and interventions and things that are effective for them,” said Groves. Pleasant View has started a three-year trauma-informed and conscious discipline pro-
gram to prepare staff to become trauma-sensitive. “As a staff, we do a good job already helping most kids feel safe and cared for. It's important to equip teachers with the tools that will allow them to be successful,” said Groves. “We need to create an environment that all of our kids feel safe and cared for and their families.” Some tips from the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children include: Maintain usual routines. Give children choices. Set clear, firm limits for inappropriate behavior and develop logical—rather than punitive— consequences. Recognize that behavioral problems may be transient and related to trauma. Be sensitive to the cues in the environment that may cause a reaction in the traumatized child. Warn children if you will be doing something out of the ordinary, such as turning off the lights or making a sudden loud noise.
Call for nominations for 2018 NAACP Community Service Award The Springfield, MO. NAACP is now accepting nominations for their 2018 Community Service award. This award is given annually to a person in the community in recognition of outstanding contributions and their gift of time to the Springfield community. An achievement of a singular outstanding event or the continuous outstanding and dedicated service the
individual has provided over a period of time. "By serving the community the recipient of this award will have made a significant effort to contribute to the Springfield community by improving a situation. Nomination materials should include a description of the reason for the person’s nomination and the specific actions continued on page 11
head of red cabbage, chopped parsley, a bunch of collard greens, olive oil, black pepper and kosher salt. Now you know we season to taste so that’s the deal with this. Recipes suggest a sweet and spicy sauce to bring out the flavor but since we are talking about getting healthy we know that a lot of calories are in the dressing. So maybe use your favorite low calorie dressing or a balsamic vinaigrette! So here’s to the last blast of healthy eating and farm/garden produce! !
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Manifesting Freedom, Equity, & Justice for All Springfield NAACP: 50th Memorial for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Manifesting Freedom, Equity, & Justice for All 2018 Yearlong Commemorations: Service, Education, & Celebrations Springfield NAACP: 50th Memorial for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “BeenCommemorations: to the Mountaintop” Interfaith Service 2018 Yearlong Service, Education, & Celebrations
Followed by a Fellowship Dinner
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“Been to the Mountaintop” Interfaith Service Followed by a Fellowship Dinner
Diversity Center! at Drury University Saturday, September 2018 (6:00 – 9:00 pm) Diversity Center at 15, Drury University Free and Open to the Saturday, September 15, 2018 (6:00Public – 9:00 pm)
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Midtown Carnegie Branch upstairs meeting room. Learn the ins and outs of retirement planning from an expert during this instructional series from Making Sense of Money, a program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.
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Seniors (55 and over) & Students. Opening Weekend all tickets are priced $25. Student Rush Tickets (if seats are available) are sold 30 minutes before each performance for $12. On Thursday evenings, tickets remaining at 6:30p.m. will be available "Pay What You Can." Group rates are available for parties of 12 or more. For tickets call our box office at 417-831-8001. Ms. Crosby appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association on a Special Appearance Contract.
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“Well II don’t don’t know now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it really “Well knowwhat whatwill willhappen happen now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn’t matter with me now, because I’ve been to the mountaintop. And I don’t mind. doesn’t matter with me now, because I’ve been to the mountaintop. And I don’tLike mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life – longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about anybody, I would like to live a long life – longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve that now. I just to do will.Land. AndI He’s allowed me with to goyou. up to mountain. looked over, andwant I’ve seen theGod’s Promise may not get there Butthe I want you to And I’ve looked over, and I’ve seen the Promise Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.”
know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.”
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mason TempleRev. in Memphis, Tennessee (AprilJr. 3, 1968) Dr. Martin Luther King,
Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee (April 3, 1968) Partners: Boys Booked on Barbershops, Children Booked on Faith, Drury University, Faith Voices of Southwest Missouri, Girls BookedChildren on Beautyshops, Southern MissouriFaith Voices of Partners: Boys Booked on Barbershops, Booked Great on Faith, DruryBank, University, State University, Ozarks Technical Community College, Penmac Staffing Services, Southwest Missouri, Girls Booked on Beautyshops, Great Southern Bank, Missouri Inc., Peoples Meet and Greet, Southwest Missouri National Organization of Women, State University, Ozarks Technical Community College, Penmac Staffing Services, Springfield Art Museum, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, & Springfield-Greene County Inc., Peoples Meet and National OrganizationCommittee of Women, Library District. POC: Dr.Greet, SabrinaSouthwest A. Brinson,Missouri Chair, MLK 50 Commemorations Springfield Art Museum, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, & Springfield-Greene County (sbrinson@missouristate.edu
Library District. POC: Dr. Sabrina A. Brinson, Chair, MLK 50 Commemorations Committee (sbrinson@missouristate.edu
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Health News African Americans are living longer National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
African Americans are living longer. The death rate for African Americans has declined about 25% over 17 years, primarily for those aged 65 years and older. Even with these improvements, new analysis shows that younger African Americans are living with or dying of many conditions typically found in white Americans at older ages. The difference shows up in African Americans in their 20s, 30s, and 40s for diseases and causes of death. When diseases start early, they can lead to death earlier. Chronic diseases and some of their risk factors may be silent or not diagnosed during these early years. Health differences are often due to economic and social conditions that are more common among African Americans than whites. For example, African American adults are more likely to report they cannot see a doctor because of cost. All Americans should have equal opportunities to pursue a healthy lifestyle. Public health professionals can: Use proven programs to reduce disparities and barriers to create opportunities for health. Work with other sectors, such as faith and community organizations, education, business, transportation, and housing, to create social and economic conditions that promote health starting in childhood.
Link more people to doctors, nurses, or community health centers to encourage regular and follow-up medical visits. Develop and provide trainings for healthcare professionals to understand cultural differences in how patients interact with providers and the healthcare system. Alcohol and Pregnancy Alcohol use during pregnancy can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), which are physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities that last a lifetime. More than 3 million US women are at risk of exposing their developing baby to alcohol because they are drinking, having sex, and not using birth control to prevent pregnancy. About
half of all US pregnancies are unplanned and, even if planned, most women do not know they are pregnant until they are 4-6 weeks into the pregnancy. This means a woman might be drinking and exposing her developing baby to alcohol without knowing it. Alcohol screening and counseling helps people who are drinking too much to drink less. It is recommended that women who are pregnant or might be pregnant not drink alcohol at all. FASDs do not occur if a developing baby is not exposed to alcohol before birth. Women can: • Talk with their health care provider about their plans for pregnancy, their alcohol use, and ways to prevent pregnancy
if they are not planning to get pregnant. • Stop drinking alcohol if they are trying to get pregnant or could get pregnant. • Ask their partner, family, and friends to support their choice not to drink during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant. • Ask their health care provider or another trusted person about resources for help if they cannot stop drinking on their own.
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Your Child's Most Valuable School Supply Is Found At The Library by Kathleen O’Dell, Springfield-Greene County Library District Did you know that your child’s most valuable school supply is a library card? You can get one, free, at any Springfield-Greene County Library District, and use it often! It opens the Kathleen O'Dell door to books, DVDs, CDs and online research sites available 24/7. Use it to get homework help at thelibrary.org/kids and thelibrary.org/teens. School and sports aren’t the only things this fall. Get a load of these upcoming programs at the Library, and see more at thelibrary.org. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the U.S. release of Harry Potter with us. See all the Potter programs at thelibrary.org. Get a Harry Potter Passport at any Library branch through November, get it stamped at five branches or the Mobile Library, turn it in and get an exclusive invite to the Yule Ball in January 2019 at the Library Center. For grades 2-12. continued on page 11
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African Americans are living longer
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UNITE. Volume 28, Number 9 PUBLISHER Unite. of Southwest Missouri, Inc. MANAGING EDITOR Samuel G. Knox CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lyle Foster Gwen Marshall Kathleen O'Dell Mariah Oke-Thomas Francine Pratt John Sellars Sativa Boatman-Sloan PHOTOGRAPHY Tondaleigha Jones Erin Gamble VOLUNTEERS Tyra Knox Laura Clark
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City Employment Link The City of Springfield offers a variety of municipal career opportunities for individuals interested in public service. Job opportunities are updated each Friday and can be accessed through a number of mediums: Web: http://www.springfieldmo.gov/jobs; or TV: CityView on Mediacom Cable Digital Channel 80; or In Person: visiting our offices at 840 Boonville, Room 324, Springfield, MO 65802. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing required.
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Celebrate Life Event will feature Shaun Munday at the Doling Center
Springfield, MO— The 4th lowship, Food, Fun, History and annual “Celebrate Life & Unity Hope! We will remember the in Our Community” event past, celebrate the present, and will take place on plan for the future, and Saturday, September you’re invited. 22, 2018 at the Among the featured Northview Center performances will be (Doling Park). You local bassist and vocalist do not want to miss Shaun Munday, who has this very important, appeared on the Steve fun-filled day. Come Harvey show! Numerous Shaun Munday and reconnect with organizations, churches, friends and family, clubs, and businesses will as well as, welcome new resialso be on hand to share with dents in the African American attendees. You’re also invited to Community. This year, we’re bring your old family and historhighlighting local achievers past ic photos to share with others at and present in various arenas of the Memories Table! life! For more information, please It will be a day of Faith, Felcontact Patricia Burton @417-
Springfield Black History Moment
In August we celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Rev. Brown and he and his families association with the landmark case Brown vs. the Board of Education. This month’s picture is of the 1955 Central High School football team. The first year of integration in the Springfield Public Schools. Springfield Schools made all the adjustments as soon as the court case was affirmed and were one of the first school systems in the nation to fully integrate and also retain their African American faculty as well. — John Sellars
894-2795 or Mark Dixon @417987-9939. All are welcome to attend this FREE event so mark the date,
Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm, Northview Center (at Doling Park, 301 E. Talmage).
Celebrate Mexico's Independence Day at Art Walk In Downtown Springfield Springfield, MO— Come this September 7th to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day early at the Morris Center with traditional art, clothing, games, and snacks. In this ArtWalk you will be able to explore Mexico's history from its prehispanic time to what it is today. Friday, September 7, 2018 6:00 p.m. to
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continued from page 1 for more than 50 years. For Ramsey Lewis concert, get your tickets from the Gillioz Theatre box office. The Ramsey Lewis Trio, with bassist Eldee Young and percussionist Redd Holt, became a fix-
9:00 p.m. The celebration will take place at the Jim D. Morris Center 301 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO (downtown on the corner of Jefferson and McDaniel). Celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day early at Missouri State University’s International Services’ First Friday Art Walk exhibit! ture on the Chicago jazz scene, releasing their debut album, Ramsey Lewis & His Gentlemen of Jazz, back in 1956. Lewis earned his first gold record, as well as a Grammy award for Best Jazz Performance, for their swinging version of “The In Crowd.”
Coffee with Coach Ford will continue September 18 Provided by
History Museum On The Square
Open Monday ~ Saturday from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Adults $5 ~ Children $3 ~ Museum Members Free In our historic Fox Theatre at 157 Park Central Square, Springfield MO
Springfield, MO—Missouri State basketball fans will soon have a unique opportunity to interact with Bear head basketball coach Dana Ford, during his
monthly "Coffee with Coach" sessions at Big Momma's Coffee and Espresso Bar (217 E. Commercial St. Springfield. Everyone is invited.
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••• Get tips for fall and winter gardening at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, in the Library Station Santa Fe Room. Master Gardener Gaylene Seibold will discuss how to start a winter garden and best varieties to plant. Call 8651340. ••• Explore historic Midtown on a walking history tour from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22. History Museum on the Square staff will lead walkers to seven stops, starting and ending at the Midtown Carnegie Branch. Meet on the Central Street stairs. In case of poor weather, tour will be Saturday, Sept. 29. Registration starts Sept. 1; call 862-0135. ••• Music at Midtown: The Cider Sessions features Donnie (D. Clinton) Thompson’s acoustic finger-style blues and Michael Cochran’s electric flat-picked stylings. It’s at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, in the Midtown Carnegie Branch. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. ••• Love scary stories? Be sure to catch some of the programs during the October Oh, The Horror! series including: Monsters of the Ozarks, lore and legends, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, Library Center auditorium. And Bigfoot: History, Legends and Modern Sightings, with author Lyle Blackburn at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, Library Center auditorium. Kathleen O’Dell is community relations director of the Springfield-Greene County Library District. She can be reached at kathleeno@thelibrary.org.
the nominee took and results of the nominee's efforts. Particular attention will be paid to how the efforts impacted the community. The NAACP Springfield believes that true leaders serve, and true servants lead. For consideration of this year’s award please forward your nominations before September 30, 2018. Send the nominations to NAACP, POB 8983 Springfield, MO. 65801. The award recipient will be announced at the Freedom Fund Banquet to be held Friday, October 20, 2018 at the Diamond Room 2340 W. Grand (Knights of Columbus Hall) Springfield Missouri.
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Sunday, September 9, from noon until 3 p.m. Admission is free and there is plenty of free parking. Japanese Fall Festival Springfield Sister Cities Association proudly presents the 23rd annual Japanese Fall Festival on Friday-Sunday, September
7 - 9, 2018 in the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Gardens located within the extraordinary Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. Festival hours are 5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m. on Friday, September 7; 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 8; and 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 9. Admission for adults is $10 on Saturday, September 8 and $7 on Friday and Sunday, September 7 and 9. Children 12 and younger are $3 on any day. Members of Springfield Sister Cities Association receive free entry all weekend. An annual membership ranges in price from $5 for a student to $50 for a family; join online at peacethroughpeople. org or by calling 417-864-1341.
This two-day fall festival will feature regional artists and crafters, three performance stages, fall-themed activities for kids, and, of course, delicious apple cider! Artists and crafters from across the region exhibit at Cider Days, selling a variety of handmade products including jewelry, pottery, glass, wood, furniture and much more. Come experience the first days of fall among the historic Victorian homes on picturesque, tree-lined Historic Walnut Street! Cider Days is presented by the Historic Walnut Street Association and managed by the Downtown Springfield Association.
Cider Days The 21st Annual Cider Days Ssptember 15 -16 , 10:00 am 5:00 pm , $4.00 Adults; Children 10 and under are free!
Affordable Housing Opportunities There are currently housing vacancies in the City of Springfield’s program for rental or home ownership. These programs include requirements for fair marketing and non-discrimination. You must be income eligible to qualify.
Minorities In Business
Monthly Networking Event September 11, 5:30 pm at Robert Plaster Free Enterprise Center/ The eFactory 405 N Jefferson Ave Annual Networking Reception
For rental, call Marti Fewell, 417-864-1039 For home ownership, call LeeAnn Camey, 417-888-2020
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Bring a friend or business partner!! For more information call: (417) 837-2631
Service Times: Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Wednesday 6:00 p.m.
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Celebrate Life Event will feature bassist Shaun Munday at the Doling Center
Bassist, Shaun Munday See details on Page 2
Amos Ferguson, February 28, 1920 – October 19, 2009
Amos Ferguson was a Bahamian folk artist. He was trained as a house painter after teaching Karsten himself to paint as a young boyCreightney and Untitled, 1999, enamel on board. American (b. 1976) eventually ran his own house paint- On loan from the collection of William Brandon Bowman. ing business in Nassau.Karsten In his Creightney late is a painter and printmaker based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His work is grounded teens, he received a vision from God in manipulating paper – scavenged from books and who told him to “paint the beauty– of world.” Ferguson magazines intoHis multi-layered painting and collage then began to paint prolifically culling subject matter fromto landhybrids. The imagery ranges from politics scapeshis and dreams. art history.He February Flower is aof self-portrait. used the tools his tradeCreightney – enameldepicts househimself in a red plaid shirt holding a small bunch of flowers in his right hand. He says, “I think of it paint – in rich, bright colors, to depict Biblical scenes, as a state of being and not so much me. I tend to depict figures who are doing something. motifs and ofhave everyday He in moThere’snature these moments in lifescenes where we to makeBahamian a choice. I’mlife. interested ments claimed where the to future is uncertain.” “Paint by Faith, Not by Sight.”
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9th Annual Springfield Jazz Festival Iconic Jazz Pianist Ramsey Lewis will be featured at the Gillioz Theatre
Springfield, MO—The ninth annual Springfield Jazz Festival will be held on September 29, in the downtown Springfield area. This FREE event is a celebration of culture, diversity and, of course, great music. The festival will conclude at the Gillioz Theatre with a spectacular show from Ramsey Lewis, an iconic leader in the contemporary jazz movement continued on page 2
Jazz Pianist, Ramsey Lewis
September is the month for Fall Festivals
Celebrate Mexico's Independence Day at Art Walk See details on Page 2 February Flower, 2009, two-color lithograph Museum Acquisition Fund SAM 2010.4
Springfield, MO—September is a busy month for festivals in and around the Springfield area. A chariot ride for the kids is the newest attraction at the Greek Festival at St. Thomas the Apostle Orthodox Church on September 7 - 9, 2018. The three-day event, now in its eleventh year, is a traditional
family-oriented celebration of everything Greek. The festival will be held on the parking lot of the church, 4200 South Holiday Avenue in Springfield, Missouri, on Friday, September 7, from 5 until 10 p.m., Saturday, September 8, from noon until 10 p.m. and continued on page 11
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Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
The Queen of Soul American Singer, Songwriter and Pianist 1942 -2018