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contents 4 Who Cares
19 Calendar of Events
5 Our Story
Charity Events for October
O c t o b e r
from the Publisher and Editor
20 A Day of Caring
How Springfield Cares Magazine came to be
The 2011 United Way campaign kicks off
7 Springfield CARES about Fitness 22 Teal to Heal Column
8 Upcoming Events
GYNCA
10 A Thank You to Businesses
American Heart Association
24 How Can You Help
Ronald McDonald House
Harmony House
25 Rotarians Gift of Time, Talent & Tools to Hickory Gardens
FLiP
Rotary Club of Springfield Metro
12 Yesterday’s News 20.68 tons of recycled paper in just one day
13 Mammograms Save Lives
American Cancer Society
29 Games
American Cancer Society
14 Big Brothers Big Sisters
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27 Portraits of Hope
Fun stuff
30 Premier Home Health Care
Items of interest
Helpful Information
15 Springfield Food Day
CARES
Celebration Explore the fun of eating real
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11 An Evening in Paris
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23 Go Red For Women
Children’s Miracle Network
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Amy Michael Publisher
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Greater Springfield Farmers' Market
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News and Information about the Community from Springfield CARES Publisher Amy Michael and Editor Cara Trask
Amy: Hello Springfield! Welcome to October! So many wonderful events going on this month so check out our calendar online at www.goicare.com! Cara: I know! I am very excited for the BCFO “Crusin for Cleavage” event! Also don’t forget that we are always looking for more events for our calendar so email us if you know of any that you don’t see on there. Events@goicare.com. Amy: Speaking of events, did you know that any non profit can have a FREE online directory and can also submit all of their events to be placed on our online calendar, Michelle is always looking to add new events to our list! Cara: Of course I knew that… but I’m guessing that’s news to some of our readers! Spread the word!
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Hey, tell them about that other thing! You know… the new thing!? Amy: Ah yes, that thing. Well it's very exciting! We have decided to set up a membership that is only available to those with 501c3 status. Our non-profits, or social profits as we like to call them can become members of Springfield CARES! Cara: It’s very cool! It lets them schedule when their articles and events will be featured in the magazine. It also gives them access to a lot of other great features. Amy: Absolutely! And the best part is, if we gather enough members, we can reach the goal of having a real community calendar, and a magazine that is the voice for all of the social profits in our community. Cara: Give us a call at 849-CARE or email us at info@goicare.com and we will be happy to share the details of the new membership with you! Our goal is to have at least 40 new members by the end of December! Amy and Cara: Why?! Because Springfield CARES and so do we!
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ur Story “Wake up!” “Amy, wake up!” It was 3am in August of 1992. I slowly opened my eyes; the panic and fear on my fathers face immediately brought me fully awake. He was trying to be quiet because my little sister was sleeping in the bunk above me. “I need you to drive, something is wrong with mom, we have to go to the hospital, right now!” I threw on my shoes, still in my pajamas, and ran to help get my mother to the car. She was sobbing from the pain, bleeding everywhere. I got behind the wheel, but I had only had my license for about two weeks and in my panic, I backed straight into the fence. My father realized I was too terrified to drive, so I held my mother in the back seat, praying and hoping she would be okay. Each bump and curve caused my mother to cry out in pain. We lived an hour from any hospital; the drive seemed like an eternity. When we got to the hospital they took her away. She had been sick for a long time, but no one had any answers. She just kept going, pushing herself. When the doctors came back they said that her blood count was at only four and they were amazed that she was even walking around, and yet she had been working by our fathers side every day. They told us she had to have surgery immediately but that her low blood count made it likely that she would suffer a stroke or heart attack. By now the entire family had shown up, and one by one each of us went in to say goodbye to our mother. Her face and arms were the same color as the white sheets; the only color came from her beautiful blue eyes. I still remember how she smiled through her pain. While I was alone with her, she asked me to make a promise to be strong. I wasn’t ready to let her go. I didn’t want to make a promise. I wanted my mother. I was too young to be without her. We all were. The surgery lasted 6 long hours; they had to remove a tumor the size of her fist that had burst, along with half of the colon itself. While we waited my mind drifted back to the time when I was only 12. My grandmother DeVera suffered from bladder cancer that had spread from her cervix and then all over. From the time we found out she had cancer; she only lived 3 weeks. How can we lose the two most important women in our lives? This wasn’t fair! What could we have done? We never knew what to do, where to turn or how to find help. I was determined to one-day find a way to keep this from happening to anyone else, a way to inform, show support and create awareness. She made it through her surgery, but it was touch and go for what felt like a never-ending week. The Hospital got to know us by name as we camped out in the waiting room, none of us wanting to leave. They gave us blankets and pillows and let us use the shower. I think they were as amazed as we were at our mother’s strength. She survived that week and is a survivor to this day.
Years later I began my own company and named it dvLaRue Design Print and Development, after my Mother Sharon LaRue and my Grandmother DeVera LaRue. My mother showed strength and determination in the face of a deadly disease; my grandmother had a deep well of kindness and empathy along with the ability to make each of her grandchildren feel like the only child there. I named the company after them so that I could always remember to run my company with those qualities; strength and determination to never give up, to treat my clients with kindness, and the desire to make each and every client feel like they are my only client. I still remember the anger and frustration I felt long ago when my mother was sick. What if there had been a place that shared information and guidance? What if we had known the signs to look for? What if we had known that we could have gotten help, despite the lack of money? Would my grandmother still be alive? Would my mother have been spared the suffering and pain that she went through? I believe so. That belief is where the concept for the magazine began. In a short period of time, I had recruited my sister and a few close friends to help me get started. When we started the magazine, it was with the determination that the non-profits, or Social Profits as we like to say, needed a unified voice; a place where they could share their stories, warnings and successes. We wanted to get the good news out there. We felt the public needed a familiar spot they could go for information about community events, and volunteer opportunities and information. We were determined no other family would go through what we had felt and experienced. We have dedicated our lives to this project. With the financial support of dvLaRue we were able to save enough money to launch the first issue of Springfield CARES Magazine in June of 2010. Since then it has been a labor of love as my sister and I continue to increase awareness of the magazine and to connect the community with all the wonderful services Springfield has to offer. To be honest, there were months that neither of us was paid, and yes the bills piled up. We were constantly worried about the next tank of gas, the electric bill and the mortgage. We kept going because we knew deep down inside that this magazine had a key spot in this caring community. We are so very thankful that we are still here. We want to say thank you to our supporters. We are very grateful to all of you, in so many countless ways. It fills us with an over whelming appreciation of the community in which we live, and to realize with certainty, that Springfield Really CARES.
Amy Michael Publisher
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Survivor fitness plan When Tina McManus, a Springfield breast cancer survivor, was treated for lymphedema in her right arm she was warned against participating in many common exercises. Activities like tennis, golf and weight training were now off limits. Until recently, this was the standard advice given to breast cancer survivors. Exercises that utilize the arms excessively, particularly those that are weight bearing, were thought to increase the risk of lymphedema, a blockage of the lymph vessels that drain fluid from tissues throughout the body and allow immune cells to travel where they are needed. The problem with that advice is we need to lift things every day. Life is full of the tasks that require us to move and carry heavy objects: laundry baskets, grocery bags, laptop bags and children to name a few. Staying strong means being able to live a productive life. Fortunately, that advice might be changing. Two recent studies might provide new guidance when it comes to breast cancer survivors’ fitness routines. The first study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2009, reported a link between weight training and a reduced risk of breast cancer related lymphedema. In the study, 114 participants were divided into exercise and nonexercise groups. The exercise group did weight training 2 times per week for a year, while wearing a compression garment. At the end of the year, the exercising group showed significant improvements in overall strength as
well as significant improvements in lymphedema symptoms.
you are clear to resume normal activity before starting any type of exercise program.
A second study, published in 2010 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, seems to reinforce those findings. The JAMA study included 154 breast cancer survivors (ranging 1-5 years post unilateral breast cancer) who had at least 2 lymph nodes removed and presented with no signs of breast cancer related lymphedema. The participants were divided into 2 groups: one group who participated in a supervised, slowly progressive resistance training program and one non exercise control group. The exercise group met with a personal trainer 2 times per week for 13 weeks and then exercised unsupervised for the remainder of the year. At the end of the study, “clinically significant� arm swelling occurred with less frequency in the exercise group than the control group.
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After doing her own research and reviewing the information she found online, Tina decided that weight training should be part her new fitness program. After participating in weight training 1-2 times a week for almost a year she says, “I do think that my lymphedema is more under control now - due to the exercise (and movement)�. If you are breast cancer survivor here are a few tips to follow if you are interested in starting a weight training program: s !LWAYS CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR -AKE SURE
s 0AY ATTENTION FOR ANY SIGNS OF SWELLING DURING the first exercise performed. If necessary, measure circumference of arm(s) before and after exercise.
s 3TART SLOWLY FOCUSING ON LIGHTER WEIGHT AND higher reps. s )F YOU ARE UNSURE OF WHAT EXERCISES YOU SHOULD do and how to do them, consider consulting with a certified personal trainer. Or search out programs designed specifically for cancer survivors such as the Cancer Fatigue program at Hulston Cancer Center. Follow these tips to make the addition of weight training to your survivor fitness plan a safe and successful experience.
Pamela Hernandez is a ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and ACE Certified Lifestyle & Weight Management consultation. She owns Thrive Personal Fitness in Springfield. Follow her on Twitter @ThriveFit for more tips and tools for a healthy life. 7
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Upcoming Events Joe Nakato Memorial Golf Tournament Join Nakato Japanese Steakhouse for the 3rd annual “Joe Nakato Memorial Golf Tournament” presented by Central Bank to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Sturge Weber Foundation. This exciting event will take place on Monday, October 17, 2011 at Millwood Golf & Racquet Club with a shotgun start at 11:00 AM and feature a 4-person scramble. Entry fee is $500 for a team or $125 per individual and includes green fees, cart, lunch, tournament shirt, and more! Lots of prizes and lots of fun! In addition, participants will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a new driver with every canned good item brought to the tournament. All canned goods will be donated to Ozark Food Harvest. For more information or to register, call Kelly at 417/269-1830 or Debbie at 417/849-8737.
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Silent Auction Join us on Friday, October 14th from 7am to 4pm for our annual Silent Auction! It will be held at Cox South in Meet-
Scrub Sale – FDC Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 – 8am – 3pm FDC Doctor Lounge, 1st Floor
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Thanksgiving Food Sale - South Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 -- 7 am - 4 pm Cox South, Atrium
Miracle Network Hospitals. For more information, call
Scrub Sale – CWL Thursday, November 29th, 2011 – 8am – 4pm Ozark Room
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flat iron, gift cards to local businesses, and one-of-a-kind autographed items! All proceeds will benefit Children’s 417-269-6853.
Holiday Craft Sale - South Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 -- 7 am - 4 pm Cox South, Atrium Holiday Craft Sale - North Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 -- 7 am - 4 pm Cox North, Fountain Plaza Room
On Saturday, September 17 The MAiZE will begin its 13th season in Verona, MO. In celebration
Holiday Jewelry Sale Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 -- 7 am - 4 pm Cox South, Atrium
of another exciting year of bringing “corn MAiZE” fun, 100% of all tickets sales on opening day
Holiday Food Sale - South Thursday, December 22nd , 2011 -- 7 am - 4 pm Cox South, Atrium
visitors can enjoy a cow train, hay rides, bouncer, pumpkin’ chuckin’, and more! For more infor-
will benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals! The MAiZE will give visitors a chance to “get lost” in a unique corn maze featuring Jim Sherwood’s farming expertise. In addition to The MAiZE, mation opening day and the entire season, call 417/498-6191 or visit www.gripboyshome.com. 8
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On August 24th, I had the pleasure of joining a group of business owners that not only come together to network and help one another in business but also to work together to make a difference in our community. It was a beautiful evening when I pulled into The Ronald McDonald House at 6pm in August. My mind flashed back briefly to a time when I had been a guest of the Ronald McDonald House because my daughter had been born with some complications. The gratitude toward this wonderful organization overwhelmed me for a moment as I stepped inside the welcoming living area. Laughter and smiles greeted me as several guests gathered together for the night out. The Ronald McDonald House asks for volunteers each day to provide an evening meal for their guests. The families that are staying are dealing with some extremely scary and tragic situations with their children’s health. They are offered a place to stay at no cost so that they can be close to their children. The group of business owners that I mentioned decided to go all out on their evening as volunteers. Instead of bringing a meal to the home, the group decided to take the families out for an evening of fun. Each member donated to the evening. Ridgecrest Baptist Church donated a driver and shuttle to take the families to and from the House; the Wagners of HuHot Mongolian Grill provided dinner at no cost. The delicious meal was prepared using fresh ingredients chosen by the guest and prepared right in front of us. It was one of the most delicious meals I have had in a long time. After dinner LeRon personally brought our table a dessert of S’mores. And yes, we prepared them over fire the traditional way! Delicious! Throughout the wonderful meal, the business owners of the group circulated and visited with the family members. I lost count of the many gift certificates that were handed out to the families; meals, clothing, automobile work, massages and more. The families were also overwhelmed by the generosity of this group. As if that weren’t enough, the group was then loaded up and taken to the Springfield Pasta Company where dessert was provided. While the children had filled up on S’mores, the adults indulged in delicious cheesecake provided by owner Steve Heil. When I left to head home for the evening, my eyes were not dry. There are moments when you can tell that people are doing something because they care, and not because they want anything from it. Their genuine caring and generosity humble me. The Ronald McDonald House and families would like to thank the following businesses for the kindness and support they have shown. This group serves as an excellent example of how a group of people can come together to help one another in business, while utilizing those same connections to bring about positive change in our community. Boomer’s McDonald’s Children’s Orchard TGI Friday’s Steak Out McAlister’s Nu Essence Spa The Buzz Billy Simms BBQ Jim’s Steakhouse & Pub Which Wich Fazoli’s Best Discount Muffler & Brake
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On July 31, 2011 the Ladies of FLiP (Female Leaders in Philanthropy, the Women’s Initiative of United Way of the Ozarks) held the first Annual Evening in Paris. The event was held to help support the Ozarks Food Harvest Backpack Program, Suit Yourself Boutique and Formally Yours, all projects of FLiP. More than 100 attendees enjoyed a silent auction with artist Alicia Farris doing an original painting during the event. Local artists donated one of their original pieces to be auctioned during the live auction, with the proceeds going to FLiP. The original pieces were entered into a juried competition and Debra Sutherland’s entry of ‘Tango’ was chosen as the 2010 FLiP ‘Evening in Paris’ Winner and the original piece will be on exhibit at the Suit Yourself Boutique at 320 W Pershing. The host for the evening was Jim Anderson, president of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, who is a former
Board Chair for or United ted Way. Way. Greg Burris, Burris, Springfield’s Springfield’s City Manager donated ted hiss time as the Celebrity Auctioneer. Auctioneer. Greg is also our 20111 United ed Way Way Campaign Chair and sits onn the United Way Board Directors.. ard of Directors In its first year,, the event vent was was a huge success, success, netting more m than $26,000 for FLiP. FLiPP. Don’t miss it! The The second cond annual event for FLiP will be here before you know ow it! Keep Keep an eye out for details on the next Evening in Paris! s!
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Recycle 35 tons of mixed paper in just ONE DAY. That was the challenge issued to the city of Springfield, MO, by Yesterday’s News® brand cat litter and lifelong Springfield resident Doug Pitt, on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011. Local residents rallied together and recycled an impressive 20.68 tons of mixed paper in one day. While the challenge wasn’t met, this was an impressive achievement that reflects the community’s ongoing commitment to recycling. To thank the local residents for participating in the challenge and further demonstrate its commitment to the community in which it conducts business, the Yesterday’s News brand presented Springfield Mayor Jim O’Neal with a check in the amount of $4,000 that will be used to help support the city’s recycling education efforts.
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Mammograms Save Lives
Help Make Strides Against Breast Cancer In the fight against breast cancer, birthdays are signs of progress – and we want to see more of them. Help create a world with more birthdays at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Jordan Valley Park in Springfield, MO on Saturday, October 15. Visit us at www.makingstridesswmo.org or call 417.447.1485 for more details.
Mary Martinez calls herself a living example that the best way to save lives from breast cancer is to find it early. The two-time breast cancer survivor is determined to stay well and help others take steps to do the same. As a passionate advocate for early detection, she encourages everyone she meets to follow the American Cancer Society’s recommendations for breast cancer screening – if you’re a woman age 40 or older, get a mammogram every year. “Early detection and prevention have been the lifesaving grace for me,” Martinez says. “I recommend them to every single woman who crosses my path – at home, church, and even on airplanes. There is no one who escapes my question: ‘When was your last mammogram?’” In 1985, following a routine mammogram, the then 44-year-old mother of four received a call from her doctor to tell her about a small lump in her left breast. The biopsy came back with cancer. With support from her family, friends, and the American Cancer Society, she endured six weeks of daily radiation treatment and the daily challenges of getting well. She beat breast cancer – or so she thought. During another routine mammogram 18 years later, the doctor discovered a lump on her right breast. The news was not good: Mary had stage III lobular carcinoma of both breasts that had moved to the lymph nodes. After completing aggressive chemotherapy, Mary had a double mastectomy followed by 6 weeks of daily radiation. Today, she continues to work, volunteer, and raise money to support the lifesaving work of the American Cancer Society – and she encourages all women to make their own health a priority and get appropriate early detection tests so they can find cancer early, when treatment is most successful. 13
Professionals: What’s the Best Way to Spend Your Lunch Hour?
Bass Pro Shops’ Outdoor Fitness Festival Chilly mornings, crisp air, and crunching leaves are sure signs that Autumn in the Ozarks has arrived. One other hint is provided by Bass Pro Shops. When activities of the annual Outdoor Fitness Festival begin, we know that Fall is officially here. September 9th kicked off this year’s festivities with Greater Outdoor Days. Lake Springfield was the backdrop for this event. Outdoor enthusiasts spent their weekend taking part in a wide variety of recreational activities including kayaking, hiking, and fishing. Participants were even encouraged to gather up their gear and enjoy free camping during the weekend. October and November will bring exciting new activities encouraging fitness, health, and wellness in our area. These upcoming events include Tour de Bass, Dogwood Canyon Trail Runs, and the Bass Pro Conservation Marathon. Proceeds from the Outdoor Fitness Festival are distributed to several organizations in the Ozarks. Big Brothers Big Sisters is honored to be one of these organizations. What do we contribute in return? Volunteers. And lots of them. Big Brothers Big Sisters wants you! We need all the help we can get to make this year’s Outdoor Fitness Festival a success. The day with the most need for volunteers is November 6th. We will need hundreds to help out runners during the 5K, half-marathon, and full-marathon. Enjoy this fun volunteer opportunity by signing up with a group. Here are a few ideas of who to ask: • Family members • Fraternity brothers/ sorority sisters • Friends • Team mates • Neighbors • Church group • Co-workers • Clubs • PTA Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks hopes we can count on you to help pull off this major event. We can’t thank our community enough for the help and support they give us all year round. If you are interested in volunteering for the Outdoor Fitness Festival, call our office today at 417.889.9136 and ask for Emily. Or, you can send us an email at etod@bigbro.com.We can’t wait for the festivities to begin!
This is no tough question. With a child of course! The Lunch Buddy program at Big Brothers Big Sisters is an excellent way to give back to the community and make an impact on a young child’s life. Lunch Buddies travel to a nearby school to visit and share a meal with their Little during the child’s 30-minute lunch period. Spending a short 30 minutes once a week with an atrisk child has proven to create tremendous results including: increased self confidence, increased attitudes towards school, and improvement in at least one subject grade. Feel free to get the whole office involved! We encourage all professionals in the Springfield area to become positive role models for our Littles. Perhaps to brighten up Mondays at the office, employees create “Big Mondays,” the day employees spend their lunch hour visiting their Little. A smile on a child’s face can certainly make your Monday a little less gloomy. Are evenings a better time for you? Our Meal Time Buddy program allows a Big to visit one of the 3 local Boys and Girls Clubs to meet with their Little for a healthy meal and to spend time together. Bigs and Littles often play games, talk, and work on homework. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks encourages you to shoot us an email (bbbs@bigbro.com) or give us a call at 417.889.9136 to learn more about these programs and become a part of something BIG.
Save the Date November will be here soon so save the date of Ozarks Beerfest 2011presented by Price Cutter. Ozarks Beerfest will be held at the Shrine Mosque, located in down town Springfield, on Saturday, November 19th from 2 to 5 p.m. This will be the 3rd annual Ozarks Beerfest, with new additions to the list of brewers including local Mother’s Brewing Company. Regular admission tickets cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Anyone 21 and older is invited to attend this laid-back event full of live music, food from favorite area restaurants, and of course, samples of unique brews from across the Ozarks. Last year, over 100 different beers were available to sample. Beer Lover’s Lane will also be set up for patrons to browse through their favorite brewery’s merchandise. A VIP reception will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. for those who purchase VIP tickets, costing $50. VIP’s will be given some extra “swag” as well. All proceeds of Ozarks Beerfest will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks. Find us on Facebook by searching: Ozarks Beer Fest.
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Explore the fun of eating real.
Join this downtown fall food festival celebrating local, sustainable, healthy food with cooking demonstrations, live music, beer garden, sampling opportunities, activities for kids and more! A benefit for Ozarks Food Harvest. Admission: $2 or one nonperishable food item per person.
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What Does it Mean to Eat Real? Find out at the Springfield Food Day Celebration! You’ll find a festival packed with fun as well as ways to learn more about eating real. Eating real is based upon the principles of a grassroots movement made up of individuals and organizations passionate about promoting a healthy, sustainable, and just food system. These principles are— 1. Reduce diet-related disease by promoting safe, healthy foods.
Ultimately, the foods we eat should be delicious and promote our good health. Too much of our diet is comprised of fatty factory-farmed animal products, salty packaged foods, and sugary drinks that cause everything from obesity and heart disease to strokes and cancer. Moreover, the way our food is produced is all too often unfair to farm workers and contributes to climate change and pollution.
2. Support sustainable farms and limit subsidies to big agribusiness. 3. Expand access to food and alleviate hunger. 4. Protect the environment and animals by reforming factory farms. 5. Promote health by curbing junk-food marketing to kids. 6. Support fair working conditions for food and farm workers.
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Craving Change? We can start by changing our own diets. That means plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lower-fat animal products which have been raised in a sustainable way; choose local and organic when you can. And it means cutting back significantly on junk foods. The perfect place to hit the ground running is the Greater Springfield Farmers’ Market, which has fresh, local foods in abundance. Did you know the Greater Springfield Farmers’ Market is available year round? Next, support local businesses that you know are great stewards of our resources. For example, when dining out, visit Farmers Gastropub which focuses on local, sustainable foods, or Houlihan’s which practices environmental responsibility in everything from their green building to the takeout packaging. If you have out-of-town guests, put them up at the new Hilton Garden Inn, which is also a green building constructed to LEED standards. Change also must come in the form of new public policies aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and reducing subsidies to agribusiness, and campaigns
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to promote healthy diets. Measures are needed to safeguard the environment, farm workers, animals, and the quality of life in rural America.
Time to Eat Real! Join us Saturday, October 22 in the Wilhoit Plaza Parking Lot (at the corner of Jefferson and Elm Streets) from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. for a day of fun celebrating the concept of eating real. We’ll have live music featuring the sounds of Hillbenders and Fly By Night and a beer garden featuring local beer from Mother’s Brewery. Plus, there will be tons of opportunities to learn more about eating real from organizations like Slow Foods SWMO, Moms for Local Foods, ONE, and Bread for the World. From the hours of 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. The Moxie will be showing a series of short films from Parent Earth, free with your admission to the Celebration. You can watch cooking demonstrations and sample local goodies. And don’t forget to bring the kids for their own fun activities. Admission is just $2 or the donation of one nonperishable item for Ozarks Food Harvest per person.
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Oct tober 08, 9:00am: October ngfield Green Green County Botanical al Springfield nter class “Into Gar dening g Center Gardening es” from from 9-11am, this weeks ks Series” c “Fall into Gardening”. Gardening”. PrePretopic registr strer by calling 417.891.1515. 5. registrer Fee of $10 Oct tober 08, 6:00pm: October overy Center’s International International al Discovery erve the Moon Event fr om m Observe from pm in the auditorium and d 6-8pm parking king lot of DC. Call center for fo or ng. pricing. Oct tober 09, 11:00am: October Victory ory Mission Ministry Center’s ’s Victory 17th Annual Victory Victory Ride. This will w e awar eness about poverty and d raise awareness mlessness, and to raise money ey homlessness, Victory Mission. The Registration n for Victory a is at 11am, ride at 1pm and Party at 2:30pm. for pm. Cost $20 for single, #30 fo or double ble and $5 for Spectators’ s’ Meal. al. For more more info ca call all 417.864.2213 864.2213 Oct tober 15, 7:30am: October Big Br B Brother other Big Sisters (BBBS) Tour Tour de de Basss Bike Rides sponsored sponsored by Mercy Mercy c John‘s. 20, 35, 70, and 100 mile e St. John‘s. Prebike rides open to all levels. Preregister ster at basspr o.com/fitness register basspro.com/fitness October Oct tober 15, 10:00am:
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Breast Presenting nting the: Crusin' for Ozarks is Presenting Cleavage Eventt at the Christenson Transportation, INC. 2001 W Transportation, W.. Old Straffo ord. Donation of $25 Route 66, Strafford. 0 additional passenpassenper car/bike $10 gers. October October 22, 12:00pm: 12:00pm: Commer ercial Str eet’s 4th Historic Commercial Street’s Annual Pets & Pumpkins Festival from 12-5pm. TTwo w blocks of Historic wo from C-Street between en Rovverson and C-Street Campbell. Fun for f all kids, pets, and Trick or treating, t eating, marshmeltr marshmeladults! Trick roasting, inflatables, food, low roasting, mo ore! This event is a music, and more! vent and the cost is “rain or shine”event $2 for ages 2-16 6 and the same for ssion is fr ee but the pets. The admission free ets you enjoy all the $2 wrist band lets free. Proceeds Proceeds ceeds support local events free. non-profits. non-profits. October October 22 & 23: Bass Pro Pro Fitnesss Festival- Event 1 MSU-SPARC MSU-SPARC Kidss Run October 22nd d Under ground $10 at the Springfield Underground fee at 10am. Event ent 2-ROGAIN Race at Dogwood Canyon Ca anyon Trail Trail at 1pm. Event 3- Dogwood wood Canyon Trail Trail od Canyon National Runs at Dogwood e, MO at 8am. For Part in Lampe, more information/registrion information/r tion/registrion visit: more basspro.com click the basspro.com then Programs Programs & Events nts link.
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More than 1500 community volunteers
opportunity to meet volunteers
from 85 companies, gave of their time,
from other organizations.”
talent and muscle to work on 187 projects for 40 non-profit agencies in the area. This annual Day of Caring in Springfield, has become one of the largest United Way Day
of Caring events in the United States.
United Way of the Ozarks is a locally governed, volunteer-driven organization whose Mission is to increase the understanding of human needs and mobilize
Sponsors for the 2011 United Way Day
resources to meet those needs.
of Caring were: Bass Pro Shops, Chase
United Way of the Ozarks funds
Card Services, and St John’s/Mercy Health
more than 40 programs with
Systems. The day started with a breakfast
our 23 partners and 8 initiatives
for volunteers provided by Village Inn,
all of which address critical health
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and human service needs in a
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14-county area. Photograph by Billy Rude
news director Ned Reynolds was the master of ceremonies at breakfast, which ended with the volunteers up on their feet getting energized with a short session of Zumba. The breakfast also served as the kickoff for the United Way annual campaign. Maurice Henry, United Way 2011 Board Chair, Greg Burris, 2011 Campaign Chair and Ned Reynolds, Campaign spokesman, announced to the breakfast group of more than 600 that this year’s campaign goal is
$3,555,000. The 2011 goal is 2% above last year. Both Henry and Burris, echoed comments that the campaign has started out on a very positive foundation. During the day, a group of “Big Scoops” delivered ice cream to the volunteers, which was provided by Associated Wholesale Grocers. Day of Caring co-chair’s Pat Dierking of City Utilities and Jamie Dopp of KY3 commented,
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“the United Way Day of Caring is always a great event for both the agencies and the volunteers. The agencies are able to have projects completed with donated talent and the money they are able to save, stays in their programs where it has the most impact. The volunteers get to enjoy a day of fellowship with co-workers and the 20
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Teal to Heal … ohhhh, so that’s what it means! Upon entering the dining room at Hickory Hills Country Club the evening of September 9th, the tables were dressed to the nines in teal … and among the fine china, gold chargers, teal cloths and napkins, hydrangeas and peacock feathers, what outfit wouldn’t be complete without a unique pair of teal high heels as a centerpiece! Little did we know that before the night was over ladies would be dismantling the high heels and trying them on to check for their size! And a few were even sold! All “teal” aside, September was National Gynecologic and Ovarian Cancers Awareness Month, and GYN Cancers Alliance (GYNCA) welcomed over 220 survivors, caregivers, friends, donors and medical professionals from around Missouri to its inaugural Teal to Heal evening of arts and entertainment for the purpose of raising awareness about the impact of gynecologic cancers on women and their families. Upon patrons’ early arrival, they were whisked by Fisk Limousine to the home of Janice and Ron Penney where they enjoyed wine from the Penney’s personal cellar and hors d’oeuvres prepared by Metropolitan Grill. As the evening kicked into high gear, an enthusiastic crowd participated in both the silent and live auctions and learned more about GYNCA and its survivors with the introduction of its new video titled, “Women of Courage.” Along with a talented committee of survivors, board members and friends of the organization, Ann Grace served as chairwoman of Teal to Heal’s inaugural evening of arts and entertainment. To the committee’s delight, over $91,000 was raised for GYNCA, and planning is already underway for its next Teal to Heal event scheduled for Friday, September 7, 2012! GYN Cancers Alliance provides support and services to women, including their families, fighting gynecologic cancers throughout its 22-county service area of southwest Missouri. GYNCA recently opened its new resource center at 3023-B South Fort in Springfield.
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The American Heart Association presented its 2011 Go Red For Women Luncheon on Tuesday, September 13 at the University Plaza Convention Center in Springfield. The event, sponsored by Macy’s; Merck & Co., Inc.; Central Trust & Investment Company and Empire Bank, welcomed nearly 500 guests and highlighted the prevalence of heart disease – the #1 killer of Americans. This year’s theme was “Cooking from the Heart” and the program featured a 20-minute hearthealthy cooking demonstration led by well-known local chef, James Clary, and registered dietitian, Adam Pruett. The heart-healthy recipe prepared during the demonstration was also the featured entrée for all guests.
Chef James Clary leads a healthy cooking demonstration during the Go Red For Women Luncheon in Springfield, MO.
Luncheon guests were introduced to Lindy, a remarkable woman who lost her daughter, Gracie, to a congenital heart defect only 13 days after birth. A few short years later, Lindy faced her own personal struggle with heart disease, undergoing open-heart surgery to repair her valves. In the 10 short minutes that followed Lindy’s story, luncheon guests donated nearly $10,000 in support of lifesaving education and research in the fight against heart disease in women. The Go Red For Women Luncheon featured a number of exciting opportunities. The “Purseonality” Silent Auction highlighted nearly 50 handbags that were donated by well-known local women and filled with unique items to reflect their interests. Merck & Co., Inc. conducted free cholesterol, blood pressure and BMI screenings, while Macy’s provided $10 gift cards for each of the 500 guests. In recognition of the event theme, Macy’s also donated a 10-piece red enamel cookware set from their exclusive Martha Stewart Collection.
Heart-disease survivor, Lindy Biglieni, shares a few words after the Open Your Heart Special Appeal Video, “Lindy’s Story”, is shown to 500 guests.
This year’s event featured its first-ever educational breakout sessions. One session highlighted Springfield’s first-annual Go Red BetterU Makeover Challenge. The 10 local women who participated in the 12-week experience (from June through September) shared their challenges and successes during a panel discussion. DermaHealth Laser & Skin Care Clinic also hosted a session to remind women that it is important to pause from a busy routine to care for themselves. Go Red For Women is more than an event. It is a year-round movement. In 2004, the American Heart Association (AHA) faced a challenge. Cardiovascular disease claimed the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year, yet women were not paying attention. In fact, many even dismissed it as an “older man’s disease.” To disPage sponsored by pel the myths and raise awareness of heart disease as the number one killer of women, the American Heart Association created Go Red For Women – a passionate, emotional, social initiative designed to empower women to take charge of their heart health.
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To learn more about Go Red For Women, visit www.GoRedForWomen.org. To find out how you can get involved with the American Heart Association in Springfield, call the local office at 417-881-1121.
The 10 local women chosen for Springfield’s first annual Go Red BetterU Makeover Challenge are joined by their personal trainers and the American Heart Association’s corporate sponsors during the luncheon.
Lisa Rose (left), the program emcee from KY3-TV, is joined by Tami Sandefer (right), the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Director in Springfield, MO.
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“Most cases of domestic violence are never reported to the police” “Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, all our services are provided free of charge” “One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime” “It takes about 38 a day to provide shelter and program services to one person” Harmony House, formerly the Family Violence Center is celebrating our 35th anniversary. In this time we have helped thousands of victims become survivors. Help us in celebrating Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October by bringing awareness to the community of signs of domestic abuse and where they can go for help.
How Can You Help?
Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship
• Monetary Donations
Does someone you love... • Withhold approval or affection as punishment?
• In Kind Donations of the following items:
• Continually criticize you, call you names or shout
Toilet Paper, Trash Bags, Cleaning Supplies, Lamps,
at you?
Dressers, Linens, Towels and Food.
• Ignore your feelings?
• Volunteer Your Time
• Become very jealous or harass you about
You can volunteer by calling 837-7700
imagined affairs?
• Inform and Advocate
• Manipulate you with lies and contradictions?
We offer Domestic Violence Training and Materials.
• Insist you dress a certain way?
Many times friends and co-workers are the first to notice
• Humiliate you in private or in public?
the signs of domestic violence and can reach out to
• Insult or drive away your family?
those that need help.
• Punch, slap, shove, bite, kick, strangle or hit you? • Rape you or force you to participate in sexual
We have a SAFEline that is available 24-7 by calling
activity which is unacceptable to you?
1.800.831.6863 or 864.7233 (SAFE) and anyone can call that
• Threaten to kidnap the children, commit suicide,
number for help or they can call 837.7700 for more informa-
or kill you or a family member if you leave?
tion about how they can help by donating, volunteering, or
If you answered "yes" even once, you may be in an
setting up a community presentation.
abusive relationship.
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Rotarians gift
of time, talents and tools
to Hickory Gardens On Tuesday, August 30, fifty members of the Rotary Club
includes green beans and tomatoes. The produce stand
of Springfield Metro volunteered at Hickory Gardens,
is open every Wednesday and Sunday. Hickory Gardens
Springfield’s only not-for-profit community garden. The
can be found on Facebook and at www.hickorygardens.
members of the Springfield business community helped to
net to keep abreast of how the organization is growing
harvest produce, weeded, and assisted on repairs to the
and giving back.
the barn, fences and chicken coop. For volunteer opportunities at Hickory Gardens, please “We are so thankful for the support of Hickory Gardens
contact Board Member Julie Tumy at 417-865-8517.
from this community,” says President, Kirk Erickson. “It’s because of great people like the Rotary Club of Springfield Metro that we’re able to fulfill our mission—to provide access and availability of fresh, naturally-grown produce to those in need.” In 2010, Hickory Gardens donated 3,500 pounds of fresh produce to distribution outlets in the Ozarks, like Ozarks Food Harvest and The Kitchen. The extreme heat this summer has had an impact on overall production— Erickson and the Board of Directors are thrilled with the 1,200 pounds donated this far. “We’re hoping for an extended Fall growing season so we can keep giving late into the year,” he says. Hickory Gardens is located at 1227 N. Farm Rd 193, just East of 65 on Division, across the street from the new Hickory Elementary and Middle School. The threeacre garden is open to the public for hands-on gardening, tours, information and produce purchases. Current crop
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Port rait s of Hope
Every person who walks in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event on October 15 in Jordan Valley Park has a reason for walking. And every person touched by cancer has a story to tell. The American Cancer Society’s Portraits of Hope remind us that the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event is more than a walk. It describes the progress we're making together to save lives and create a world with less breast cancer and more birthdays.
Debi Hughes
Attitude is everything In May 2004, I discovered a lump on the upper part of my left breast but wasn’t too con-
Donna Hood
cerned. I had already
Cancer teaches us ‘How to dance in the rain’
scheduled a routine physical, which was only
Roll back in time – Jan-
10 days away, so I de-
uary 23, 1997 – Went
cided to wait for the
for routine mammo-
appointment. During
gram – Life took an un-
the physical, the nurse
planned journey.
practitioner
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After a routine mam-
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mammogram, so I went
my job, planning to get
the following week. I
on with the tasks for
got a mammogram, and then another mammogram and then
the day. There was a
the nurse took me across the hall for an ultrasound. Time
message on my phone,
seemed to stand still while I was waiting for the results, but I
please call Dr. Roberts
wasn’t worried. Then all of the sudden my doctor came in, sat
office. Returning that
down in front of me and told me I had cancer. At that moment
phone call took me on
I was lifted up and God took my fear.
an unplanned frightening journey.
With so many questions I turned to the American Cancer So-
Within a week, I underwent a biopsy which discovered I had breast
ciety’s web site, www.cancer.org, where I found so much in-
cancer – a tumor 9 mm with negative margins. By February 18,
formation and helpful resources.
1997, I began an aggressive treatment plan, including a mastectomy
On June 8, 2004, after the lumpectomy, I was diagnosed with
followed by four chemotherapy treatments.
early stage breast cancer. I’m so thankful for the team of doc-
We all know that God has a plan for us. At times we might think
tors that were put in my path! My tumor was just over a cen-
we are not sure what the plan is. After being diagnosed with
timeter so I agreed to four rounds of chemotherapy and 33
breast cancer in an early stage and being a survivor for 14 years, I
treatments of radiation. The hardest part was losing my hair.
know that God wants me to be a spokesperson for the early de-
Pleasantly surprised, the American Cancer Society offered to
tection for cancer of all types.
help me find a wig but my sweet friend already had one wait-
Even before my diagnosis with breast cancer, I was an active mem-
ing for me! Through it all I truly felt like the decisions were
ber of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. Today, I con-
about me and my continued health! Every day was a new day
tinue supporting the Society’s mission to help eliminate cancer by
and having a positive attitude was part of the healing!
serving as a member on the Relay For Life’s planning committee. I
Cancer does not have to be a life sentence! Today, I’m mak-
will continue to fight back against this disease.
ing a difference and maybe a light of hope, by volunteering for the American Cancer Society. I will continue to fight back!
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Going to Grandmas house is one of the sweetest treats as a child. Children are not the only ones that love it, because no matter the age, Grandmas house is simply the best. She always has ice-cold milk, and there are delicious cookies on the counter. The seemingly never ending supply of goodies, and the cozy, warm feeling draws you like a magnet. We all dread the thought of not being able to visit our grandparents in their cozy home. Most of us would like to see our loved ones comfortable in their own place for as long as possible. Premier Home Health does that for us. It all began 20 years ago in their small living room. Starting with only 5 clients, and with love and a passion for caring the business grew to now having thirteen locations all throughout Missouri. Premier Home Health Care serves a day old newborn to someone that is 110 years young. Their desire is simple. To provide care to the ones we love by visiting them in their homes. It can’t get any better then that! “I am extremely proud to be part of Premier Home Health Care. We have an excellent reputation of patient care. All of us have worked hard to make sure our homecare business is considered one of the best in the state. Of one thing I am certain, there is no other homecare agency that works harder at making sure our patients are happy than Premier Home Health Care. We can keep your loved ones at home and out of the nursing home with one on one care. Our staff is fully trained to care for our precious pediatric patients and our older, very wise patients. We thank the thousands of families we have cared for over the past twenty years and hope to make it another twenty.” -Susan Haralson Keep Premier Home Health in mind when its time to make the best choice. Having a special needs child or parent can be taxing. To give the best care for our family we must take care of ourselves as well. PHHC can offer the assistance you need to be the best caregiver to the one you love. Give them a call. Check them out online! You won’t be disappointed. “My parents were very independent. I had a hard time convincing them that getting help was going to keep them in their home longer. I contacted Premier and you sent over an aide to help, my parents were very hesitant at first but as time passed the relationship grew and now my parents are very happy with the service. We appreciate your help caring for my parents.” – Nancy When it comes to Grandma’s house, keep the doors open as long as possible. There are many more family dinners, sweet treats and memorable moments to be had. Remember one day our children will make the same sweet choices for us! Set in motion a quality of care that is fitting for the most important people in our lives. 30
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