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WHO IS ELIGIBLE?All applicants must meet income guidelines and reside within the OACAC ten-county service area. Renters must have owner approval and owner participation to receive services.

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American Cancer Society

5 ANPAC Car Show for KidsAmerican National Property andCasualty Companies

7 What is CASA?CASA

9 A Reunion 30 Years in theMakingLost & Fund Grief Center

11 Springfield CARES about FitnessColumn

12 Let’s Make ChangeYour spare change can make areal difference

13 Communication Makes theWorld Go RoundDrury University

15 Cattle Baron’s BallAmerican Cancer Society

advertisers27 Are You a Nonprofit?

24 Belly Dance/Exercise Class

22 CASA Champion for Children

22 CASA Holiday Cards

16 Cattle Baron's Ball Thank You

25 Children's Orchard

31 Clear Channel Radio

32 Cox Health

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26 First National Bank

21 Food Day

10 Fulpower Enterprises

14 GoGreeneClean.com

8 GYNCA Teal to Heal

24 GYNCA-We've Moved

24 Jeanne's Hair Salon

14 Jump Mania

10 Kalon Photography

28 Masquerade Ball

2 OACAC

10 Priority Tax Service

30 Rewards for Schools

24 Springfield Cares Subscriptions

14 Springfield Little Theatre

17 Walk Now for Autism Speaks

17 An Evening for AutismAutism Speaks

18 Calendar of EventsCharity Events for September

19 Make-A-WishOrganization information

20 Summer SizzleSertoma Club of Springfield

23 Upcoming EventsChildren’s Miracle Network

25 New Grant OpportunityH.O.P.E. Sertoma

27 Improving Access to CancerCare through TransportationResourcesAmerican Cancer Society

29 GamesFun stuff

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Phil DellasegaCreative Director

Cara TraskEditor

Michelle DeWittGraphic Design/Web Maintenance

Nicole MalinowskiDesigner

Ryan MulcahySales Executive

Jeff Gossman

Mary Valloni

Peter Edwards CIA

Beverly Roberts

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Gerry Catapang PT, DPT

Ken Childers

Chris Shaefer

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For more than 60 years, American Cancer Society-funded researchers have discovered

treatments and cures that have dramatically increased cancer survival rates. The American

Cancer Society takes pride in knowing that it has funded nearly 30,000 grants to more than

20,000 scientists at more than 1,000 academic institutions with impressive results since the

inception of the program in 1946. With more than $3.5 billion dollars invested in cancer re-

search, the American Cancer Society has played a leading role in the incredible progress made against

cancer, including advances in prevention, early detection, and treatment. But cancer is a complex dis-

ease, and eliminating the many different types of cancer requires continued research. Despite our suc-

cess, the Society will not be satisfied until cures for all cancers are found.

The promise of an answer starts with the support of a proposal. One of the most

important components of the Society’s research program is to identify grants

worthy of funding. It is not Society staff, but outside scientific experts who care-

fully review the applicants and tell us which proposals are most innovative and

likely to provide value to cancer patients in the future. In 2009 more than 400

cancer research experts reviewed grant applications in 20 different committees,

assessed the merits of each application, and provided detailed critiques to each

applicant. Lay volunteers also participate in the peer review process, serving as

stakeholders to ensure that funds are only used to support research that is rel-

evant to the Society’s mission of eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

Each review committee identifies the grants that it feels should be funded based

on the qualities of the proposal and the ability of the investigators to achieve

its goal. Generally, applications approved for funding represent the top 20% of

applications. The Council for Extramural Grants, an advisory group made up of

outstanding cancer researchers who previously served on peer review com-

mittees, is charged with deciding which of the recommended projects will re-

ceive funds from the Society.

The Society has been very successful in choosing researchers that make signif-

icant contributions to treatment breakthroughs. In 2009, two additional Soci-

ety-funded scientists were named Nobel Laureates, bringing the organiza-

tion’s total record to 44 winners of science’s top honor. Research conducted with

Society grants has led to the development of numerous chemotherapy drugs

including: 5-FU for colon cancer, Herceptin for breast cancer, Rituxan for lym-

phoma, and Gleevec for chronic myeloid leukemia.

In 2010 over $10 million was awarded to researchers in the state of Missouri. One of these researchers

is Robin Dothager, PHD. He received a phone call that he was awarded an American Cancer Society

research grant on the same day his son was born. “It was a fantastic day,” Robin said. “I was smil-

ing from ear to ear!” Dr. Dothager had always dreamed of a career in chemistry. His dream was ful-

filled in June 2009 when he was awarded a three-year grant for $138,000 to help identify a subset of

genes, which are only required by colon cancer cells for survival, but not utilized by normal colon cells.

By studying novel cell targets that are specific for colorectal cancer cells, Dr. Dothager hopes to de-

velop potent drugs to treat cancer. Dr. Dothager is one of 16 grants currently funded at Washington

University in St. Louis, Missouri. With funding to support researchers like Dr. Dothager we are seeing

progress in the fight against cancer. The five-year survival rate across all forms of cancer has tripled

since 1946. Diagnosis and mortality rates have also declined each year from 1990 until now. You can

help fund more cancer research by participating in a local American Cancer Society event.

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Every September, without fail, a bevy of beautiful cars and trucks flock to the ANPAC CorporateCentre parking lot. Thousands of spectators flock to see the spectacle, and passersby can’thelp but strain their necks at the steady stream of glistening vehicles cruising into the lot.

For 12 years, the ANPAC Car Show for Kids has been raising money for the United Way of theOzarks – over $143,000 to date – and showcasing the Ozarks’ most impressive specialty ve-hicles. The show would not be possible without the generous contributions of several Ozarksbusinesses.

The event features live entertainment, prizes and giveaways, a silent auction, food and prod-ucts from local vendors and a children’s carnival hosted by United Way of the Ozarks agen-cies.

On display at this year’s show will be the 2011 Ridler Award winner, a 1956 Ford Convert-ible owned by ANPAC client

Bruce Ricks.

The show had hum-ble beginnings. In1999, there were94 judged carsand five sponsors.Approximate ly$1,200 wasraised. By con-trast, in 2010, theshow boasted 25sponsors, 283cars and afundraising to-tal of$23,615.12. It is

now the largest one-day fundraising event for the United Way of the Ozarks.

The Car Show steering committee, comprised of 25 ANPAC employees, spends the entire yearplanning every detail of the event. Approximately 100 volunteers judge cars, sell tickets andT-shirts, answer questions and vend food at the show.

Car Show steering committee chairman Cindy Norman has been a part of the show since itbegan. “Working with the ANPAC Car Show is one of the highlights of my year,” she says.“It’s great to see our community support an event that makes such a tremendous differencein the lives of so many across the Ozarks. It allows everyone to become involved in somethingbigger than themselves, whether it’s being a sponsor, entering their specialty car in the com-petition, volunteering or bringing their family to the event.”

The car show portion of the event welcomes all years, makes and models. Registration formscan be downloaded at www.anpaccarshowforkids.com. Pre-registration is encouraged,though car owners have the option of registering the day of the show.

This year’s show is Saturday, September 24th. Tickets are $5 for adults, and ages 12 and un-der are free. Gates open at 8 a.m. for registrants and 9 a.m. for spectators. For more infor-mation, visit www.anpaccarshowforkids.com.

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A Success StoryWhen CASA Volunteer Alyssa accepted a case with three

children, she had no idea she would still be serving on the

same case more than four years later. There have been

more than five caseworkers, three juvenile officers and

multiple foster placements for these kids. Alyssa has been

the one constant person in the children’s lives that they

can depend on.

At one point, she was traveling back and forth to Joplin

to visit one of the children. Although the children could

not be placed together, Alyssa has facilitated and

attended sibling visits to help keep their sibling bond as

strong as possible. With Alyssa’s help, two of the three

children are now in adoptive placements with hopes of

being adopted at some point within this year.

What Alyssa brings to this team is all of the knowledge

and history of these children’s past placements, moves,

school information, medication changes, behavioral issues

and the list goes on and on. Though one of the children

is still in a traditional foster home, rest assured, with

Alyssa’s determination, the right adoptive family will be

found for him. In the meantime, he can count on Alyssa

to be there when she says she will to make sure his needs

are being met. Alyssa gives true meaning to the word

Advocate!

What is CASA?CASA of Southwest Missouri is a private, nonprofit organization that re-

cruits, trains and supports community volunteers who assist the court in

protecting the best interests of abused and neglected children in South-

west Missouri.

Once trained by CASA staff and sworn-in by a juvenile court judge, our

CASA volunteers begin a process of information gathering with the goal of

guiding abused children out of the foster care system, identifying the child’s

needs and ensuring rehabilitative services. They act as a communications

link between the complicated pieces of the child welfare system. Volun-

teers gather all the pertinent information about their child’s case and make

recommendations to the judge based on that information.

CASA volunteers range in age from 21 to 85 years. They come from a vari-

ety of backgrounds and professions, including teachers, nurses and doc-

tors, bankers, realtors, professors, stay-at-home moms and retirees.

CASA volunteers are asked to make a commitment to stay with each case

they assume until the case closes through reunification with the family,

adoption, or “aging out” of the system. The

average length of a case in Greene County is about 24 months.

According to the most recent Missouri Kids Count report, Greene County

continues to have one of the state’s highest rates of child abuse and neg-

lect—more than triple the rate of St. Louis County.

For this reason, the social services system is under great pressure. CASA

volunteers work within the social system and court system, providing other

professionals and judges with critical information regarding the children’s

physical, emotional, and educational needs.

Offer Hope. Give Help.Be a Hero.Call 417.864.6202, visit www.casaswmo.org, or stop by at 1111 S Glen-

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Kristy (H'Doubler) Endacott and Julie (Brown) Jones both graduated from Glen-dale High School in 1982 and they each lost their mothers at a young age. Thirtyyears later they reunited to talk about one letter, one memory and one con-nection.

In 1979 when Julie's mother died, Kristy felt compelled to reach out with a let-ter. Kristy's mother had died a few years earlier and she felt the desire to letJulie know she wasn't alone.

Julie didn't answer the letter but kept it and readit over and over through the years, findingcomfort in it.

"It's tattered from me getting it out and read-ing it," Julie says with a smile.

When asked why she didn't respond to Kristy's letterJulie stated, “I think a lot of it was being 14. I wasuncomfortable. I didn't want to sit around and talk aboutit."

Kristy agreed. "At that time, it seemed that no one talkedabout our mothers' deaths. People, especially our friends, wereuncomfortable with talking about death. Lost and Found now pro-vides a safe place for kids to open up and see that they're not alone.Unfortunately, Julie and I didn't have a place like that back then."

Unbeknownst to each other, Kristy became a Lost & Found volunteer andfacilitator -- one who works with grieving children in groups. Julie joined theLost & Found Board of Directors.

During a meeting at St. John's, Karen Scott, Director of Lost & Found, heardJulie tell the story of her mother's death. Julie mentioned getting a letter froma fellow student and how important that letter

was to her. Karen, who was a teacher at Glendale High School in the 1970s,thought of Kristy, and asked Julie if by chance the letter had come from Kristy.Julie said that it was.

Karen arranged a lunch meeting and the two women finally had the chance totalk about that letter, 30 years later Both Julie and Kristy still had copies of thatletter, and they had wondered about the other over the years.

"They both have daughters the same age," Karen remembers. "They talkedabout when their daughters became teenagers and they realized how youngthey were when they dealt with the death of their mothers and how youngtheir mothers were when they died."

"I always wondered what Julie thought about that letter and questionedwhether I should have sent it to her. It was so cool when Karen told me abouthow important the letter was to Julie. I'm so glad that it helped her. I wenthome that night, reread the copy of the letter that I had kept all those years (Iknew exactly where it was), and told my kids the story. I told them that, no mat-ter how uncomfortable it may be, it is so important to do something kind forsomeone else--even if it takes 30 years to know the impact you may have had."

Julie and Kristy agree that they would have benefited from an organizationsuch as Lost & Found. “I am so glad there is a place now where kids are com-fortable talking about death,” Julie says, “and really supporting each other.”

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It’s true, most people have no problem losing 10 or 15 pounds. Many have done it several times. This is the problem with the diet mentality. One goes “on a diet”, starving and depriving themselves to lose weight. When the weight is lost, one goes back to the “normal” that got them into trouble in the first place. Thus, only about 5% of people who lose weight are able to maintain that loss for more than a year.

Those 5% aren’t particularly lucky or special. They have simply figured out that dieting is not the answer. They have come to understand that the secret to losing weight, keeping it off and being healthy is about making small but sustainable lifestyle changes.

And the secret really isn’t a secret. The habits of these successful maintainers are easily found in an ongoing study called the National Weight Control Registry (www.nwcr.ws). Founded in 1994 by Rena Wing PhD (Director of the Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center of the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University) and James O. Hill PhD (Director of the Center for Human Nutrition of the University of Colorado), the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) tracks the behaviors and strategies of over 6000 successful maintainers. Each member of the registry has lost more than 30 lbs, with the average loss being around 79 lbs, and has kept if off for more than one year, with the

average being more than 5 years of successful weight maintenance.

The study gives us insight into the real life habits of those who have been successful. Here are the top 4 that I believe should be part of the foundation for any plan to lose weight, maintain the weight lost and be fit for life.

1. Maintaining high levels of physical activity. Over half the participants expend more than 2000 calories a week. This equals about 30 minutes a day of moderate intensity activity. This can be achieved via walking (the most popular form of exercise in the study), cycling, weight training, dancing, swimming or any other physical activity that you enjoy doing. Take advantage of activities offered by the Park Board, the Y and other local fitness providers to get a minimum of 30 minutes a day.

2. Kicking the television habit. A majority of participants watch less than 10 hours of television per week. Time not spent on the couch watching TV is time spent moving.

3. Eating breakfast every day. Your mother was right; it is the most important meal of the day. It can help curb hunger (which can lead to overeating later in the day) and kick your metabolism into gear for the day. If you need ideas for a quick and healthy breakfast, take advantage of cooking classes offered by Mama Jean’s or St John’s or Cox Hospitals. Or check out cookbooks at the library, l recommend The Eat Clean Cookbook or Hungry Girl 200 Under 200, for some new ideas.

4. Consistent self monitoring. Successful maintainers monitor their weight on a regular basis so they can correct their behaviors before things get out of hand. Many also continue to track their daily food intake. A food journal can be a very eye opening experience and help you find some easy ways to consume fewer calories. Use a notebook, spreadsheet or online tool to help you track.

Following the examples of these “Biggest Maintainers” will get you off the diet roller coaster and put you on the road to a healthy, happy and fit way of life.

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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.

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Let’sMake Make change. I need to make change. Can you change this? Where can I make change?

What do these statements mean to you? The most common answer we have heard was

breaking a dollar down to change. Hopefully, by the time you finish this article, you

will have "changed" your mind about what Making Change means to you.

When you walk down the street, if you see a penny do you pick it up? I never used to.

Those pennies may not mean much to us, but they add up quickly. According to the

U.S. Census Bureau, there are 312,081,161 people living in the United States. If every

single person gave one penny to a cause, it would generate $3,120,811.60. WOW!!!!

That's a lot of change!

Did you know that in 2009 alone, thanks to McDonald’s customers, Ronald

Mcdonald House raised more than $19 million through the U.S. Dona-

tion Box program. Just by people putting in a dime, a penny...

spare change. Many people feel that a nickel or penny

won't really matter. However, it's plain to see that if

we all give a little change, we can Make a

BIG Change!

Sometimes, one person can bring about

BIG Changes!

Kim Hill, a little girl who battled

leukemia, was that one child who

inspired the RMHC system. Her

mother, Fran Hill and her father, for-

mer NFL Philadelphia Eagle’s player Fred

Hill, slept on hospital chairs and ate from

vending machines to stay by her side. The Hill

family’s struggle to remain close to their daughter

while receiving treatment inspired one doctor, one

football team, one community and one company,

McDonald’s, to create and build the first Ronald McDonald

House in Philadelphia in 1974. This House, a “home-away-from-home”

for families of seriously ill children like Kim, has grown exponentially serv-

ing more than 7200 families each night in the more than 306 Houses across the globe.

As you can see, making change isn't just about getting change back from a dollar. It is

about how we view our change, and how we choose to make our change. Our spare

change is the chance to show we CARE, without causing any negative change in your

life. We all have a spare dime or nickel. We can all bring positive change to our com-

munity.

Now read the statements at the top again. Does it mean anything different to you? Ask

yourself, "What can I do to bring change to the lives of others?"

Our community is so very caring, we see examples of it every day. Let's keep making

positive changes together. When you don't feel you have enough to give, give some

change to the kids in our community. Help someone. Your small change will bring about

big changes for those in need.

CHANGE!

Think of it. Every day most of us spend a large amount of time creating, sending, receiving, and interpreting information.

In fact, a recent study at USC showed the typical American is exposed to more than 100,000 electronic words per day – and that excludes all the face-to-face and printed words!

Why do we spend so much time on communication?

Simple. It helps us make sense of our world. Through these messages, we make decisions on where to spend our time and money, who to trust, what is important, and so on.

The success or failure of organizations can frequently be tied to communication.

If an organization fails to effectively talk/listen to the right people, it can quickly lose its ability to be successful in reaching goals.

Nonprofit organizations especially need to be effective communicators.

Nonprofit organizations are a vital component of most communities. They address some of the most critical issues: children and families, early education, poverty, child welfare reform and advocacy, health care, women’s rights, the environment, the elderly, the arts, and civil rights.

Typical nonprofit communication includes media, promotions, and marketing, and internal communication with staff, board, and stakeholders (volunteers and donors).

There are 2,142 nonprofit/tax exempt organizations in Greene County.* That is an astonishing number.

So what does it take to rise above the crowd and get your organization’s message heard in the community?

It takes qualified people, time, and money - things most nonprofits lack.

When nonprofits fail to communicate effectively with varied audiences, the result can be devastating: an inability to secure donations and volunteers, and more importantly, failure to reach their goal of helping those in need.

June of this year, the Center for Nonprofit Communication (CNC) at Drury University was started through major funding from the Musgrave Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

The CNC will provide public relations and integrated communication services to support area nonprofits in fulfilling their missions. By utilizing full-time Drury faculty and students to develop and implement research-driven campaigns and

materials, the CNC will fill a much-needed gap for most nonprofit organizations.

The Center for Nonprofit Communication will also provide training to students and the community.

Drury students will be provided classes geared specifically to the nonprofit world.

Those wishing to further their education now have the option of obtaining a Master of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in nonprofit works. This new degree is one of the first of its kind in the nation, and offers a great opportunity for those who want to obtain higher education in this thriving field.

The CNC will be lead by Dan Prater, who has taught as an adjunct instructor at Drury for five years and has extensive experience in nonprofit communications. “This is an exciting opportunity for me as well as for the community,” Prater says. “Through our partnerships with the foundations, media and other colleges, we will be in a position to help many nonprofit organizations.”

The CNC is now planning public training sessions for 2012. Prater says these will likely include quarterly one-hour learning sessions around noontime, one-day trainings at various Drury campuses throughout southwest Missouri, and an annual conference for nonprofit executives and communicators.

“Our goal is to help the nonprofits succeed, especially in the area of communication,” Prater said.

To find out more about how your organization can benefit from the Center for Nonprofit Communication, email Dprater@drury.edu or call 417-873-7443.

To find out more about the new M.A. in Communication/Nonprofit, email Dr. Curt Gilstrap at cgilstrap01@drury.edu.

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over 1000 guests convened at Missouri State University’s William H. Darr Agricultural Center. Silent auction items, live auction items, mechanical bull riding, photo booth pics, pig races, excellent live music and amazing food were among the highlights of the evening.

The 2nd Annual Cattle Baron’s Ball 2010 raised over $670,000, setting the bar even higher for this year. Through the hard work of 300 volunteers, generous donations from local

businesses and the kindness of a very caring community, this year’s Cattle Baron’s Ball raised $715,000!

Not only that, but they added an additional bonus this year, in donating half of the beef from the cattle that were auctioned off to charities here in our community.

We look forward to seeing what next year will bring for American Cancer Society and our community on August 18, 2012, the 4th Annual Cattle Baron’s Ball!

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Sam & June Hamra Hamra Enterprises

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The 1st annual “An Evening for Autism” was held on Saturday, August 20th 2011, at the Ramada OasisInn and Convention Center. Stanton Strings (a string quartet from the Springfield Symphony Orchestra) en-tertained the gathering of 108 people for a portion of the night. A large array of items were auctioned andraffled off. Everything from Airline tickets to original artwork by local artisans and children on the autism spec-trum. After all the tickets were purchased, all the raffle tickets counted and all the dollars collected for theauction items, the event raised in excess of $5000.00 for Autism Speaks.

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September 01, 4:00pm: Open House for GYNCA with ribbon cutting at 4:30pm. Located at 3023 S Fort, Suite B

September 01, 9:00am:Discovery Center is a great family orientated attraction. With 11 different galleries and over 200 different hands on exhibits! Adults $9, Seniors $8, Children 3-15 $7. 2 and under are free.

September 02, 7:30pm:NAMI- The National Alliance on Mental Illness is hosting the Illumi-nating the Dark 5K Run for Suicide Prevention. 2885 W. Battlefield road $25 the day of the run.

September 02, 6:00pm:Friday Artwalk. The Labor Day Weekend begins with First Friday Art Walk Sept. 2! Center City’s univer-sity galleries come roaring back for the fall semester.

September 09, 7:00pm:Gyn Cancer Alliance - Teal to Heal

event! Friday at the Hickory Hills Country Club. Enjoy an evening of Fine Dining, Friendship and Unique Arts & Entertainment Auction Items. Purchase tickets online at www.gynca.org or call 417.869.2220

September 9&10, 5:30pm:Facilitator Training for Lost and Found Grief Center. To be approved to work in our groups you will need to attend both days of training. September 9th 5:30-8:30, 10th 8:30am-4pm. If interested please contact Julie Brady at (417)865-9998 or you can e-mail her a t jbrady@lostandfoundozarks.com

September 12: Eat at The Cup to support GYNCA

September 14:Miracle Jeans and T-Shirt Day. Local businesses are encouraged to wear jeans or a Miracle T-shirt to work for a donation to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

September 17, 7:00am: Rise and Shine Yoga Mala for GYNCA

September 24, 9:00am :

Alzheimer's Association - Our Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ will be at Jordan Valley Park Check-in - 9:00 a.m. Walk - 10:00 a.m.. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research.

September 29, 5:00pm:Teacher Appreciation at The Discovery Center! Teachers grades pre-k- college, bring your school ID and you and one guest will receive free admission for this special event. Additional guests may attend with you for our group rate of $5 per additional person.

October 1, 6:00pm: The Rotaract Club of Springfield and Sunrise Rotary present Casino Night benefiting Boys and Girls Town of Missouri, Regional Girls’ Shelter, and the Rotary Foundation’s Polio Plus. Held at the Hilton Garden Inn from 6-9pm

October 1, 9:15am: SIDS 4th annual Healthy Baby Extravaganza! Held at the Central Baptist Church 1301 Boonville.

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The generosity of Make A Wish has renewed our family’s strength and hope.

It given us joy and memories that will last a lifetime. Our family is forever

changed by being granted these wishes for our boys.--

The whole process was a renewing experience and helped us overcome some

hurdles that had come from years of working with the boys needs.

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The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of

Missouri grants wishes to children

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strength and joy. Since the first wish in

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I wish to go to Disney World or some

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Cool bands, cold beer and sizzling BBQ. A captivating recipe that the Sertoma Club of Springfield will exhibit at the 5th Annual Sertoma Summer Sizzle held on Saturday September 17th inside the air conditioned Ramada Oasis Convention Center from 1:00-8:00pm. The Summer Sizzle is a multi-faceted event that is sure to please anyone looking for a good time while giving back to their community. Whether it is to sample award winning BBQ, compare your skills to the professionals or to simply enjoy a cold beverage and live entertainment; the Summer Sizzle is sure to exceed your expectations.

The Springfield Sertoma Club is a recognized 501(C) 3 founded in 1941 with over 120 active members. Best known for their annual Chili Cookoff and Wingapalooza parties, Sertoma is an acronym for “SERvice TO MAnkind.” The Sertoma Clubs exist for the high and noble purpose of benefiting mankind at large. The net proceeds

from this year’s Summer Sizzle will go to benefit local youth primarily through Sertoma’s sponsorship of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield.

The general purpose of the Boys & Girls Club is to promote the health, social educational, vocational, and character development of youth. It provides wholesome leisure time activities and guidance under trained leadership. These features make the Boys & Girls Club unique in the field of youth work.

The traditional special concern of the Boys & Girls Club is with youth from low income families. Many Boys & Girls Clubs serve youth from other economic levels, but they make certain to include the less advantaged youth in our community.

The “Sizzle”, as the Sertomans call it, is a KCBS State Championship BBQ Contest with over 40 teams competing for the Grand Champion prize and over $6,800 in prize money. Teams travel from all over the Midwest to participate and earn KCBS points while providing the public access to world class food and cooking techniques.

Sertoma has added a new feature to The Summer Sizzle this year called “Brewtopia”. These new festivities put local home brewers in competition for the best home brew in the Ozarks. There will be home brewing demonstrations for the public and representatives from The Home Brewery Shop and Boulevard Brewery on site to answer questions about the process and equipment needed to become a successful home brewer. Brewtopia will be held during the normal Saturday event hours of 1:00-8:00 pm.

Entry to the Summer Sizzle is only $10 with advanced tickets available at all area Rapid Roberts locations. Your ticket to the Summer Sizzle will give you access to the BBQ contest, free public sampling of professionally prepared BBQ, access to the Brewtopia brewers and experts and great local bands. You can have all of this for just $10 a ticket along with the satisfaction that you are providing support for your community while having a great time.

So come join the party on Saturday September 17th inside the Ramada Oasis. Visit www.SummerSizzle.net or www.facebook.com/Sertoma.Summer.Sizzle for more information.

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Comedy Hypnosis Dinner Show MIND at PLAY with Jecobie Roberts Master Stage Hypnotist Jecobie Robertsbrings an explosive on-stage persona allher own and delivers an energetic andhighly entertaining performance. Her quickwit and natural showmanship lend a spe-cial quality to her performance. She usesher amazing ability to hypnotize peoplefrom all walks of life. Through a fun, wellmanaged performance Jecobie offers good,clean entertainment for all ages.

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H.O.P.E. SERTOMA AnnouncesNew Grant OpportunityCharities Supporting Cause of “HelpingOvercome Pediatric Emergencies” Invited toApply for $1,000 Grant H.O.P.E. Sertoma, a women’s service organization in Springfield, announces their

newly-funded grant program, “The H.O.P.E Sertoma Grant”. H.O.P.E. Sertoma

will award two southwest Missouri charities grants of up to $1,000 each, annu-

ally. Awards will be given based on need demonstrated by an organization sup-

porting the mission of “Helping Overcome Pediatric Emergencies”.

Competing charities must meet the guidelines set forth by the H.O.P.E. Sertoma

application rules. To determine a charity’s qualifications, visit http://www.hope-

sertoma.org/pdf/grant_instructions.pdf.

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Transportation to cancer treatment is a key ele-ment in survivorship. Without it, a life-threaten-ing disease can quickly become even moredeadly. The inability to get to treatment not onlyjeopardizes a patient's medical outcome, it alsothreatens to destroy the patient's hope. Compli-ance with treatment schedules is critical to a pa-tient's survival. This presents a serious challengefor patients who lack the human or financial re-sources to find transportation to and from theirtreatment; including some who are too weak todrive after treatment. This dilemma is furthercomplicated when doctor/insurance company re-ferrals or special care requirements, force pa-tients to travel outside of their local area fortreatment.

The American Cancer Society Transportation Pro-gram exists to help patients with transportationneeds make it to their treatments on schedule.With a combination of trained Road to Recoveryvolunteer drivers, direct financial aid for gasolinecosts and community resource referral, the Soci-ety is removing barriers to treatment in southeast

Missouri. Stress and anxiety about getting totheir appointments can cause patients to aban-don their treatment before it is finished, poten-tially at the cost of their life. The Society’s trans-portation resources ease the burden of cancer ina very practical way by providing a critical serv-ice that helps patients beat their disease.

Funding for the Transportation Program comesfrom restricted gifts made to the American Can-cer Society. In 2010, 931 patients in southernMissouri were served through the Society’s Trans-portation program. If you are interested in help-ing fund this lifesaving resource contact yourAmerican Cancer Society office at 573-471-1873to make a donation.

Improving Access to Cancer Care throughTransportation Resources

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