2019 September Unite by Unite News

September 2019 Volume 29/ Number 9 • A Monthly Publication by Unite of Southwest Missouri, Inc • www.unitenewsonline.org

UNITE.

See Jazz Great! Lee Ritenour Gillioz Theatre Photos on Page 11

Building Empowering Connections In Our Diverse Community

See article on page 8

For All Of You Foodies, Attend SGF 5th MO Food Truck Festival Sept 21

See article on page 2

CultureFest In The Ozarks September Is The Biggest Month Of Cultural Festivals In The Ozarks

Springfield, MO—According to the Springfield CVB, our beloved city of Springfield, MO is a home to over 7,500 diverse people from around the world. That’s enough to pack out Hammons Field! CultureFest, a new event planned for Springfield will be held on Sept. 14, 2019, on Commercial Street at the Farmers Market on Commercial Street. CultureFest promises to bring together and celebrate the different cultures and ethnicities of those who live in Springfield, MO. Saehee Duran describes it as an event for “all nations and generations.” Duran is a lead pastor at Life360 Intercultural Campus and the Springfield Police chaplain. This will be the very first city-wide CultureFest. The goal, Saehee says, is to showcase rich ethnic diversity through local restaurants,

photo by Collette Studios

T. Murph at SGF Blue Room Comedy Club Sept 6-7

The 2019 SGF CultureFest will take place at C-Street City Market, 321 E Commercial St

Cider Days September 21 & 22

Japanese Fall Festival September 6,7 & 8

Carnaval: Latinx Banquet September 21

Greek Festival September 6,7 & 8

Continued on page 2

Page 2 September 2019 | Unite News

Festivals

Continued from Page 1

businesses, organizations and talents, so that locals can experience the world right in the backyard. Duran says she hopes this event will positively change the narrative of ethnic diversity in Springfield. For information go to: www. sgfculturefest.com Other festivals include: The 22nd Annual Cider Days is September 21 and 22. 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. Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm $4.00 Adults; Children 10 and under are free! For more information call: (417) 831-6200 or go to: ciderdaysonwalnut.com ••• The Japanese Fall Festival is a celebration of authentic Japanese culture highlighting Springfield’s 32-year-old sister city relationship with Isesaki, Japan. Each

year, a delegation of Isesaki citizens travels to Springfield to contribute to the festival through demonstrations and interactions with attendees. In response, Springfield sends a local group to perform at Isesaki’s city festival each year. Hours are, Fri., Sept. 6 from 5pm-10pm; Sat., Sept. 7 from 11am-10pm; Sun., Sept. 8 from 11am-6pm 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; view additional benefits and join at peacethroughpeople. org. Pets are welcome! Standard park rules apply. Cost is $10 on Saturday, $7 on Friday & Sunday, $3 child admission. ••• The twelveth annual Greek Festival, a traditional family-oriented celebration, will be held Friday through Sunday, September 6 -8 on the parking lot of St. Thomas the Apostle Orthodox Church, 4200 S. Holiday Avenue. Festival hours are 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free with plenty of free parking. Spokesperson Jeanne Duffey says “it’s more like a party than a ‘festival’... We get a lot of repeat customers and visitors, so we add a lot of new things each year.” Greek food is, of course, the event’s most popular draws each year. Other features of the festi-

val include alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages, including a new Greek wine-tasting bar; a bounce house for the kids (Duffey jokes that they were “trying to find a Parthenon bounce house” but that didn’t work out!); Greek memorabilia and silent-auction items donated by local vendors; and brief but entertaining talks about the Orthodox faith by the church pastor, Father Andrew Moore. They’ve also produced a new visual backdrop for the popular “Greek For a Day” photo-op booth. “That’s highly popular,” says Jeanne Duffey. “We have costumes that (people) can drape around them.” It wouldn’t be a Greek festival, though, without Greek music and dancing. Festival goers are invited to join in the native dances of Greece, featuring the rhythms of traditional music from the Greek mainland and the islands. For information visit www.facebook.com/opagreekfest/, or call 841-8586. ••• The Latinx Heritage Month Banquet, formally known as the “Latino Banquet,” is part of the university’s celebration of Latinx Heritage Month. The banquet will take place at 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM, September 21, 2019 will include cultural performances, a fashion show, as well as authentic Latin American food prepared by students, and the campus and Springfield community members. The Latinx Heritage Month Banquet is planned by Multicultural Programs in collaboration with students representing

Latinx student organizations on campus. Plaster Student Union, Robert W. Room Grand Ballroom (Third Floor) Admission for students: Free with BearPass (online RSVP required) Staff: $10 cash fee at door (online RSVP required) Faculty: $10 cash fee at door (online RSVP required) Administrators: $10 cash fee at door (online RSVP required) Community member: $10 cash fee at door (online RSVP required) Open to public, alumni, current students, faculty, future students, and staff.

5th Annual MO Food Truck Festival Sept 21 Springfield, MO— Food trucks and foodies will gather this September in Springfield, Missouri for the 5th Annual Missouri Food Truck Festival & Competition. This is a one day event featuring the best gourmet food trucks, carts and trailers from around the state of Missouri and beyond. Featuring the brightest and most inspired street chefs bringing everything from gourmet hot dogs, sandwiches, Creole, BBQ, Mexican & TexMex, American, Italian, American, Asian, Latin, Mediterranean, and sweets, plus live entertainment, and vendors galore. Saturday, September 21, 2019, 11am till 7pm Springfield, Missouri – large field next to Continued on page 9

Page 3 September 2019 | Unite News

IN THIS ISSUE 4 6

by Kathleen O’Dell, Springfield-Greene County Library District

How can the Library serve you better next year? In five years? That’s what we’re asking area residents in a series of Community Listening Sessions this fall to help create our five-year plan. We hope Kathleen O'Dell you’ll join us to help shape the future of your library services. The casual, one-hour sessions are for all ages, and will ask three questions: How do you currently use the library? What are we doing well? What could we do better? Sessions are being planned at all the library branches. Refreshments will be served. The next session is at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, in the Library Center auditorium. ••• Save the date for savings at the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale Oct. 16-20 at the E*Plex on the Ozark Empire continued on page 11

Developing A Growth Mindset

MANAGING EDITOR Samuel G. Knox

Business News

Should My Business Have A Succession Plan?

by Sativa Boatman-Sloan Movie Review

The Way They See Us ... “the Central Park Five”

by Lyle Foster

Volume 29, Number 9 PUBLISHER Unite. of Southwest Missouri, Inc.

Community News

by Gwen Marshall

Listening Sessions This Fall To Create Five-Year Plan At The Library

UNITE.

Health News Profiles Of Local Health Professionals by JR Chappell

GORMAN-SCHARPF FUNERAL HOME, INC

The Quality And Care That You Expect In 242 Years Of Combined Experience W. Bruce Howell Robert J. Lohmeyer Don R. Lohmeyer Heather K. Howell Angela N. Collins Harley R. Williams 886-9996 Clint W. Mease Russ Allen

(417) 886-9994 • Fax: (417) 1947 E. Seminole Springfield, Missouri 65804

Share Your Story With the Unite News Publication

If you would like to share your local story or make an announcement about an upcoming event, please contact us at: unitepublication@yahoo.com Provide as much information about the story as possible and why you are reporting it.

UNITE.

www.unitenewsonline.org

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lyle Foster Tyra Knox Gwen Marshall Kathleen O'Dell Daniel Ogunyemi Francine Pratt John Sellars Sativa Boatman-Sloan PHOTOGRAPHY Erin Gamble Tondaleigha Jones

The Unite. publication is a monthly newspaper published by Unite of Southwest Missouri, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit community organization. Distribution of Unite. is by free circulation at various locations. However, request for home delivery by mail may be directed to Unite. P. O. Box 1745, Springfield, Missouri 65801 and accompanied by $25. for one year’s postage and handling. Those wishing to make a contribution or become a monthly sponsor should direct correspondence to the same address. Readers comments and questions are welcomed. The opinions expressed in these pages do not necessarily reflect the views of Unite. of Southwest Missouri, Inc. “The Unite Publication in accepting advertising in this publication, makes no independent investigation concerning the services of products advertised and neither endorses nor recommends the same and assumes no liability therefore.” For further information, you can contact us at (417) 864-7444. Email: unitepublication@yahoo.com

Page 4 September 2019 | Unite News

CommunityNews Developing A Growth Mindset work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of Springfield, MO—The beginlearning and a resilience that is ning of a new school year can essential for great accomplishbe a stressful time for students. ments. Fortunately, parents can help So, how can parents their children by giving and families encourage a them the tools they need growth mindset? Here are to help manage stressful some tips, from Oxford situations. New research Learning: shows that a changed 1. Pay attention and mindset can reduce verbally praise kids for stress and improve their skills that don’t sound academic performance. Gwen Marshall predetermined: hard work, Carol Dweck of Stanford persistence, rising to a challenge, University has indicated that learning from a mistake, etc., there are two kinds of mindset rather than being “smart”, “brilone called a fixed mindset—the liant” or “gifted”. belief that intelligence is a trait that you either have or don’t have 2. Be a growth mindset role model. Be honest: how often and that it can’t be increased. do you say “I can’t (cook/sing/ Students with a fixed mindset balance my bank account)” or have been known to feel more “I’m terrible at (sports/spelling/ helpless when they struggle bepublic speaking)” as if there’s no cause failure seems to mean that hope for you? Make sure you’re they’ll never be smart enough to sending the right message. Insucceed. In a growth mindset, stead of saying I can’t try saying I people believe that their most can’t do it yet! basic abilities can be developed 3. Encourage your child to forget through dedication and hard by Gwen Marshall

Guest Contributing Writer

Cemetery Board says Thank You! Springfield, MO—The Board of Lincoln Memorial Cemetery wishes to thank the community and all their sponsors and patrons for their support for the 100th Celebration Banquet for the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. This event was a huge success thanks to you all. This banquet

also concludes the raising of funds for the Fence Campaign to enclose the cemetery. A dedication ceremony to commemorate the 100th anniversary will take place at a later date. Again, thank you, Lincoln Memorial Cemetery Board, President Shelia Burton.

taking the easy route (where little learning is done) and instead embrace challenges. 4. Remember growth mindset isn’t just academic; it applies to many areas of life (athletic, musical, social). 5. Discourage envy of peers, and talk to your child about what he or she can learn from others who appear more successful. While skills may come more easily to some, most often there’s a One last important point: Take time to read the 2019-2020 Springfield Public Schools Hand-

book. Our hope is that this publication of policies, guidelines, and procedures will help you better understand Springfield Public Schools and will result in getting you more involved in quality education for your child. Both students and parents should study this handbook carefully and then work closely with advisory teachers, counselors, and administrators for a successful school year. Gwen Marshall is an Equity & Access Specialist with Springfield Public Schools.

ACT National Test Dates 2019-2020 Test Date September 14, 2019 October 26, 2019

Registration Deadline August 16, 2019 September 20, 2019

(Late Fee Required) August 17-30, 2019 September 21 -

October 4, 2019

Page 5 September 2019 | Unite News

Understanding the Benefits of a “Clean Slate” Expungement Clinic? community on changes in the Springfield, MO—Several law that took place in 2018. employers have interviewed For decades, a single non-vigreat candidates for job olent conviction often opportunities but meant a life sentence because of a felony as a convicted felon. A conviction, they are felony conviction can generally not able to impact the quality of hire the individual. When working with home and or job an individual can have community organizabecause of a mistake tions that are focused Francine Pratt made years ago. It can on helping individuals even impact the joys increase their education and passions of life because beyond high school, a barrier if an individual has a felony is having a felony conviction conviction, they cannot serve on their public record. Many as a scout leader, a substitute agencies also have shared teacher or even obtain a huntthat most individuals with ing license. a felony conviction have to The new law that went settle for substandard housinto effect, in 2018, greatly ing. In most cases, these are expanded the ability for indinon-violent felonies. viduals previously convicted The Springfield Metropoliof a non-violent, low-level tan Bar Foundation has oroffense to seal the public ganized a clinic to educate the

record of those offenses and have a fresh start. The “Clean Slate” Expungement Clinic will explain how the new law works and who can help individuals through the process. Participants in this workshop will be given an opportunity to sign up for free representation through Legal Services of Southern Missouri and the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Foundation. Individuals must register to attend the clinic, and there are only 50 spots! Online registration is available through September 3, 2019 – the same day of the clinic. The clinic will take place at the Fairbanks, located at 1126 N. Broadway Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. The following website link will go directly to the online registration page:

www.springfieldbar.com/ events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1202894&group=. Individuals can also call the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Foundation for additional information at 417-831-2783 or through their email, info@ springfieldbar.com. If other assistance is needed, the Prosper Springfield website, www.prosperspringfield.org has information under “Get Help” for almost any area of need related to education, health, housing, job/financial assistance and transportation. Prosper Springfield is a collective impact initiative focused on a shared community vision to improve economic mobility in the Springfield community. For more information call 417-888-2020.

Fall into a Career at CU EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Are you inspired to create a better future for yourself and others? If so, Missouri State has a place for you. 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.

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

Fall is right around the corner. If you’re looking for a change then look no further than CU. CU offers jobs in a variety of fields and one may be the right fit for you. For more information about job opportunities and the benefits offered by CU, log on to cityutilities.net.

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

Page 6 September 2019 | Unite News

BusinessNews Should My Business Have a Succession Plan? Unfortunately, there are many instances where successors inherit a healthy business and Springfield, MO—You’ve been then are forced into bankruptin business for a while. You are cy because they lack available working hard to continue to liquidity to pay debts and taxes. grow and prosper, but Proper planning helps have you given much avoid many of the probthought as to whom lems associated with you’ll eventually pass the succession and transfer keys to your business? of ownership. In ideal situations, If you don’t have you should have a a succession plan for succession plan in place your business, perhaps Sativa B. Sloan before you open the it’s time to draft one. doors of your business. Be sure to include your In reality, few small businesses attorney, CPA, and financial have one. advisor in the planning process! Unlike large companies, Remember, it’s not a “one size small businesses and partnerfits all” process, so consider the ships often fail without a solid following tips: succession plan when the owner • Include the succession planor a senior-level partner retires, ning strategy in your business becomes incapacitated or dies. plan Problems can also arise when • Don’t wait too long to begin partners decide to part ways. • Evaluate your retirement savBy Sativa Boatman-Sloan Attorney At Law

ings and insurance • Assemble a team of legal and financial advisers • Identify and train a successor • Discuss succession plans openly with clients, potential customers and employees • Revisit plan periodically and update when necessary

Although no one can know for certain what the future will look like for your small business, creating and implementing an effective business succession plan will result in financial benefits, tax advantages and emotional satisfaction regardless of what the future brings.

Black Enterprise Magazine’s List Of Largest Black Owned Businesses

by Selena Hill , Black Enterprise Magazine Nationwide—Each year, Black

Enterprise recognizes America’s largest black-owned businesses. From Tech to manufacturing,

and fast food franchises, from car dealerships to banking these are the BE 100s. Since 1973 our editors have calculated these powerhouses of black business. Today we have three distinct ranking, the top 100, the most successful industrial and Consumer Service Companies, the Auto 40 with shines a headlight on dealership selling major domestic and foreign cars and financial services, the

ultimate Wealth Builders list of Black Banks, Investment Bank, Asset Managers and private-equity firms. This year marks the 47th year that we’ve compiled the BE 100 list and we’ve come a long way. When black Enterprise published first annual report 1973, the total combined sales for the top 100 companies total a mere 473 million dollars. Fast Continued on page 7

Page 7 September 2019 | Unite News

BE 100 List

Continued from Page 6

food franchises, from car dealerships to banking these are the BE 100s. Since 1973 our editors have calculated these powerhouses of black business. Today we have three distinct ranking, the top 100, the most successful industrial and Consumer Service Companies, the Auto 40 with shines a headlight on dealership selling major domestic and foreign cars and financial services, the ultimate Wealth Builders list of Black Banks, Investment Bank, Asset Managers and private-equity firms.

This year marks the 47th year that we’ve compiled the BE 100 list and we’ve come a long way. When black Enterprise published first annual report 1973, the total combined sales for the top 100 companies total a mere 473 million dollars. Fast forward to today, these blackowned companies have a combined revenue surpassing 25 billion dollars, and employ more than 70,000 workers nationwide. That’s larger than the total GDP of some small countries. Our BE100 serves as a pipeline for diverse vendors to enter the supply chain of major corporations like AT&T, Toyota and Walmart. To view list, go to: www.blackenterprise.com/ be100s/

Scholarship Resource Guide For Diverse High School Students Name of Scholarships:

For Guidelines Contact:

Central Bank of the Ozarks Diversity Scholarship/ Internship

Central Bank of the Ozarks 1800 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804

For minority seniors interested in the area of Business attending college in the area Clifton F. & Lorane S. McCormic Endowed Scholarship For graduating African American students at Central High School Thomas L. & Ursalee Cole-Darton Endowed Scholarship For graduating African American and Hispanic students who want to continue their education Dr. Calvin Allen Minority Scholarship For graduating minority preference to Central High School Wallace & Libby Walter Scholarship For African American students from Springfield, MO NAACP Springfield Branch Youth Scholarship For graduating minority students Jacquelin Waugh Foster Scholarship For graduating minority students

For Guidelines Contact: Foundation for Springfield Public Schools, 1131 Boonville, Springfield, MO 65802

For Guidelines Contact: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, P.O. Box 8960, Springfield, MO 65801 For Guidelines Contact: Lawrence Anderson, Office of Equity & Access, 1359 E. St Louis, Springfield, MO 65802 For Guidelines Contact: Springfield NAACP, P.O. Box 8983, Springfield, MO 65801

For Guidelines Contact: Springfield NAACP, P.O. Box 8983, Springfield, MO 65801

For guideline details on any of these scholarships listed, please contact Lawrence Anderson, Office of Equity & Access, Springfield Public Schools (417) 523-0064

Page 8 September 2019 | Unite News

Arts&EntertainmentNews Movie Review: “The Way They See Us...” as Selma, 13th and A Wrinkle in Time. Her new work is based on a tragic crime story Every now and then and that resulted in a wrongful I mean now and then you conviction in 1990. They watch a film or a series and became known as the Central it rocks something inside of Park Five. So let’s establish you and this Netflix series from the beginning that this is on fire and it is based on a true rocks something story and obviously on the inside and we know that these the outside. If you depictions take some haven’t seen it….. liberty but in this try to schedule a series this is more time to do just that. than effective. Writer-director Personally I think the Ava DuVernay has way the series was Lyle Foster brought us a four part done to highlight the episode series that describes most significant portions of the wrongful conviction of the story and provide details 5 diverse teenagers of color when necessary brought in a Central Park New York this story alive. There are rape case from 1989. Of aspects of this story and the course, Ava DuVernay has series on Netflix that are become one of the most prohard to watch and many indilific filmmakers in the nation viduals have expressed they having brought us films such had to stop watching it. It is By Lyle Foster Unite Contributing Writer

that kind of series but if you can press through it’s worth it. It’s a story that we need to know of and it is a definite part of the cry that is going on in our nation and this helps us to understand it. When I first watched it I immediately wondered where did they find these actors because when the crime took place these men were teenagNetflix 2019 ers. And I am here to tell you that these young men acted….and they brought these characters to life which is the ultimate goal of an actor/actress. The cast is extensive when

you consider the young men, their families, the police, prosecutors and court system and there are a number of people that stand out for the heart and skill they displayed in their role. But I want to recognize Asante Blackk, Caleel Harris, Ethan Herisse, Marquis Rodriguez and Jharreel Jerome who played the Central Park 5. Outstanding! It is a series to be watched in small doses in some respects but of course there are those of us who want to watch the whole series in one sitting and to each his/her own.

continued on page 9

T. Murph at Springfield Blue Room Comedy Springfield, MO— Chicago

Comedian T. Murph will appear

T. Murph , Comedian

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm September 6 & 7 at the Blue Room Comedy Club, 541 E. Saint Louis St., Springfield, MO. Admission is $15 - $25 T. Murph has been featured on NBC’s Chicago

Fire, Comedy Central’s Key & Peele, and the ReBoot of BET’s ComicView. When he’s not on the road you can catch T. Murph performing regularly in and around Chicago where he is a regular at The Laugh Factory and Zanies. Call: 417-228-8403

Page 9 September 2019 | Unite News

Movie Review

Continued from Page 8

But this series is so compelling and unthinkable that it draws you into investigating the real story to learn what happened and what we learn is that the tragedy is worse than we imagined. This is a Netflix series which certainly speaks to how strong this medium has become in bringing us ground breaking stories delivered in raw form. Watch it if you haven’t….learn from it if you did. I don’t have any strong critiques for the series. Yes, there are the purists who want every event to reflect what happened to the moment but this is entertainment even if it is hard. The cast did an excellent job and once again Ava DuVernay shows us she gets it like few can and has given us a defining work. 94 out of 100

Food Truck Festival Continued from Page 2

Springfield Expo Center on St. Louis St. - 735 E St Louis St. The event is FREE to attend! Food and drink will obviously be extra. NO PETS - unless a service animal. For more info visit www.mofoodtruckfest.com

Subscribe To The Unite Publication For A One Year $25. Subscription Call: (417) 864-7444

Page 10 September 2019 | Unite News

HealthNews Profiles Of Local Health Professionals By JR Chappell Unite Contributing Writer

Tell us about your background. I grew up in Parkin Arkansas, a town of less than 3,000 people. I graduated from Earle Arkansas High School, which was nearby and slightly larger. All together I have 7 brothers and 6 sisters. We all have at least a high school diploma. My mom (my hero) either worked in factory or janitorial jobs and always encouraged us to pursue our dreams despite financial or emotional hardships. Can you tell us about your motivation to become a nurse? We were poverty stricken as children. I wanted to pursue a career that was financially stable and lucrative.

Department of Mental Health where I worked with clients with mental disabilities. I then worked at the Federal Medical Center for two years, Greene County Health Department, the LINK clinic (a school based program) and family medicine at a clinic on East Sunshine, the Aids Project of the Ozarks and currently operate the Panther Clinic on the Drury Campus caring for students and faculty.

Helen Oke-Thomas, RN Nurse Practitioner

Have you ever had to deal with racism in your career? Definitely, there have been times when patients said they wanted a different nurse because of the color of my skin. I was hurt and humiliated. My goal was to provide the best care possible but instead I was judged only by my skin.

Where did you get your education? I attended the St. John’s school of nursing and became a diploma-trained nurse, then continued on to SMSU to earn my BSN and then on to UMKC to graduate with my Masters of Nursing Science (MSN) in 1997. I have practiced as a nurse practitioner since.

On what basis were you chosen to be one of the 20 Most Influential Women in 2014 by the Springfield Business Journal? (This question was answered by her husband, John, of 27 years) She was chosen due to her calm manner of leadership, her ability to focus on and solve problems as well as her ability to be a consensus builder.

What types of nursing have you done? I worked in cardiac step down for six years, then on to the

What is your advice for young people? Follow your dreams. Don’t

let anyone or anything get in your way. I was close to quitting several times but didn’t. Despite setbacks (like having to take the second semester of nursing school again) I persevered. Sometimes you may have to work harder or study longer.

What are your goals for the future? I am thinking about adding Health Coaching to what I do. I am also thinking about some type of business venture perhaps adding on to what I already do.

Page 11 September 2019 | Unite News

Library

Continued from Page 3

Fairgrounds. It’s the sale you know and love! All ages’ books and most audiovisuals are $1 or less; better books are $2 and up. Friends Preview Night (Friends get in free, or $5) is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. The regular sale with free admission is 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16-Friday, Oct. 18; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 – Half-Price Day; and Sunday, Oct. 20, 1-5 p.m., also Bag Day. ••• How is the opioid crisis affecting the Ozarks? Learn from a pan-

el of experts at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in the Library Center auditorium. Panelists include representatives from Alps Pharmacy, CoxHealth, UMKC School of Pharmacy, Greene County Sheriff’s Department and others. Moderator is KOLR 10 anchor David Oliver. ••• Teens can explore their skills, interests, values and the world of work to help make informed education, career and life decisions at a series beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, 8 and 15 at 3:30 p.m. in the Midtown Carnegie Branch. Presenters are Rebecca Saunders

of Junior Achievement and Patricia Deck from Community Partnership of the Ozarks. ••• Elaine Graham Estes, retired director of the Des Moines Public Library, returns to her Springfield hometown with a program on her collection of Movable & Pop-Up Books at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the Library Station Santa Fe Room. Kathleen O’Dell is community relations director of the Springfield-Greene County Library District. She can be reached at kathleeno@thelibrary.org.

SALES HELP WANTED

TeleSales at Christian Radio Station, Monday through Friday 9-3:30 pm Hrly, Plus bonus available, Apply at 99.5 KADI, 1550 Suite-A E Battlefield Rd, Springfiled, MO 65804

Subscribe To The Unite Publication For A One Year $25. Subscription Call: (417) 864-7444

Lee Ritenour coming to the Gillioz Theatre Sept 28 Springfield, MO—Jazz great Lee Ritnour will perform at the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East September 28, 2019, 8 pm. In the 90s, Ritenour was a founding member of Fourplay, the most successful band in contemporary jazz, with keyboardist Bob James, bassist Nathan East and drummer Harvey Mason. The first Fourplay album in 1991 spent an unprecedented 33 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s contemporary jazz chart. Adding to this legacy is his latest CD Smoke ‘n’ Mirrors; the recently completed Grammy nominated recording Amparo, (a follow-up with Dave Grusin to their highly-successful 2001 Grammy Award nominated contemporary classical crossover CD) and CD, Act Your Age (which is nominated for 3 Grammys. For ticket information call: 417-863-9491.

of the HolyofSpirit the Holy Spirit Under theUnder Direction the Direction Uniting AllUniting PeopleAll Together People Together PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATIONS FROMLee LOCALRitenour MINISTERS FROM LOCAL MINISTERS Jazz Guitarist, COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES LIVE MUSIC LIVE FOOD MUSIC FELLOWSHIP FOOD FELLOWSHIP CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES CHILDREN’S& ACTIVITIES GAMES & GAMES Bring your Lawn Chair Bring your Lawn Chair

diverse career opportunities serve your community Make an impact!

THIS IS A FREE THIS EVENT IS A &FREE ALLEVENT ARE WELCOME & ALL ARE WELCOME 11am to 3pm 11am to 3pm 6th Annual

2100 W. high2100 st. W.Springfield, high st. Springfield, MO MO

tom watkins tom watkins Park Park September September 28nd, 201928nd, 2019 Saturday Saturday nd , 2019 September 28Saturday

Call: 864-1607

tom watkins Park

2100 W. high st. Springfield, MO 6th Annual 6th Annual

11am to 3pm

THIS IS A FREE EVENT & ALL ARE WELCOME Bring your Lawn Chair

Children’s Activities & Games • Live Music • Food • Services

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

/CityofSGF

City of Springfield, Missouri

@CityofSGFjobs

@CityofSGF

Page 12 September 2019 | Unite News

Add Immunizations to Your Back to School Checklist Help keep your child healthy and in school. Immunization is the single most important way parents can protect visit their children against serious diseases.

 Help keep your child healthy and in school.  Help protect the health of your community! www.health.mo.gov/immunizations or contact your local public health agency

HealthyLivingMo

Minority H

lth

Offi ce

I AM IMMUNIZED

ni or

S er v

ices

Missour ar

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Office of Minority Health www.health.mo.gov 800.877.3180

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Services provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Individuals who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or have a speech disability can dial 711 or 1-800-735-2966.

e tm &S ent o f Health