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Children’s Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the medical care of children, birth through age 18. Unique to Children's Miracle Network of CoxHealth is the fact that all funds remain local. That means 100 percent of funds raised directly benefit children of the Ozarks. "Miracle kids" who receive assistance through Children's Miracle Network of CoxHealth reside in the local 32 county service area, and they all believe in miracles!

Children's Miracle Network helps kids in six key areas:

1. Life-saving equipment for affiliate and area hospitals, ambulances and schools. 2. Educational programs designed to prevent injury and illness. These include Wasted, an anti-drinking and driving campaign; the Never Shake a Baby program, CARDIAC and more.3. Family Care Grants, providing financial assistance to families with a child who has been hospitalized due to illness, injury or accident, or who needs physical, occupational or speech therapy. 4. The Special Needs Fund offers direct financial assistance for special medical needs that are not covered by private insurance or Medicaid. These include prosthetics, wheelchairs, braces, hearing aids, travel expenses to out-of-town physician appointments and much more. 5. C.A.R.E. Mobile, a mobile health clinic providing health screenings and immunizations to children with limited access to health care. 6. CoxHealth Child Life program, promoting the emotional well-being of hospitalized pediatric patients and their families.

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Publisher: Amy Michael

Creative Director: Phil Dellasega

Jeff Gossman

Mary Valloni

Peter Edwards, CIA

Beverly Roberts

Rhiannon Edwards

Rebbecca Fenton COTA/L

Gerry Catapang, PT, DPT

Ken Childers

Chris Shaefer

Springfield CARES is a monthly magazine that has beencarefully developed with three goals in mind:

1. Bring awareness of charitable foundations and the impact they make toour community.

2. Facilitate growth for local businesses by offering a print medium andonline arena acknowledging charitable giving and encouraging continued support of these businesses.

3. Show we CARE by providing significant contributions toour affiliated charities.

Which is why we have begun working as third party fundraisers in conjunction with American Cancer Society, CASA, Children’s MiracleNetwork and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

We encourage you to visit our online directory to view our caringsupporters in business, check out our online magazine, view videos, andget the latest on community events and fundraisers and downloadable forms.

www.GOiCARE.com

We invite you to offer support to our

charities and our caring supporters

by frequenting the businesses in

our pages and in our online directory.417-849-CARE

Charity Liason &Senior Sales Executive: Fran Moncada

Administrator: Cara Trask

Sales Manager: Becky Overend

Coast to Coast for Miracles.............................5Protect Your Skin This Summer......................6Putting the Men in Mentoring.......................7Springfield Little Theater................................8

CASA Saluted for 5 year Partnership with MSU’s Service Learning Program..........9Thank You for Another Successful Year......11The Coffee Ethic.............................................12Cattle Baron’s Fashion Review......................14Miracles Jeans Day.........................................16Price Cutter Charity Championship..............16Golfing For Kids.............................................16

Win a 2010 Ford Mustang............................16The ‘Zo...........................................................16Celebrating Our Littleest Super Heroes......17Calendar of Events........................................18Viva Mi Casa...................................................20The World Cup...............................................22Cure Kids Cancer............................................23Summer Sizzler Fishing Tournament............23Cox Health Cares............................................23It’s a Miracle!..................................................24About Big Brothers Big Sisters......................25My Mother’s Divinity.....................................26Springfield Heads to the Wild Wild West....29Cancer Patients and Families Honored........29

21TEN.......................................................4Don Wessel Honda..................................6Springfield Little Theater........................8Springfield Cardinals..............................10Physical Therapy Care.............................10Springfield Brewing Company...............11Lake Country Soccer...............................22Priority Tax..............................................23dvLaRue Design and Print......................25Fulpower Enterprises..............................27Color Graphics.........................................27Southwestern Women’s Health.............27Shaughnessy Paper.................................30Pyramid Foods.........................................31Cox Health................................Back Cover

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Calendar of Events

Scramble for Miracles

Thank You

Children’s Miracle Network will be hosting the 9th Annual Scramble For Miracles Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held on July 26th at Fremont Hills Golf Course in Fremont Hills, MO. Entry fee for this four-player scramble is $500/team and includes green fees, golf cart, lunch, a golf shirt and goodies! Tourna-ment sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, contact Crystal Conway at 417-269-1832.

Area Wal-Marts sold Children’s Miracle Network balloon icons during the month of May. This year our local Wal-Marts raised $253,000. Children’s Miracle Network would like to thank Wal-Mart and their employees for their hard work and support in making miracles happen throughout the Ozarks.

Norb and Ann Bagley are preparing for their “Miracle Ride” across the United States this fall, but it isn’t the first time they’ve traversed the nation to benefit CMN. Below is the piece that appeared in CoxHealth Connection after their first ride in 2008. Will their second trip generate as many friends and adventures as their last? We’re betting so!When most people think of a bike ride, they’re picturing an afternoon trip along a Greenways trail. And when they think of charity, they’re imagining a payroll deduction for a cause.

Former CoxHealth Chief Operating Officer Norb Bagley and his wife, Ann, tend to think on a larger scale.

Both longtime cyclists, Norb and Ann had always wanted to put their athletic skills to the test by riding across the United States. In spring of 2008, they decided to make the journey and help others at the same time by raising money for Children‘s Miracle Network. They rode over 4,000 miles from Washington to Massachusetts and finished their ride with a ceremonial dip of their bicycle tires in the Atlantic Ocean. This fall, Norb and Ann will leave again on their second Coast to Coast for Miracles ride. They will leave from St. Augustine, FL and ride over 3,000 miles to San Diego, all to raise money for local sick and injured children. You can get updates or donate at www.coast2coast4cmn.blogspot.com.

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Protect Your Skin This Summer

: You’re finally headed to the beach for a relaxing weekend next to the waves. What do you throw in your tote bag? Fluffy towel – check. Stack of magazines – check. Snacks and bottled water – check. What are you forgetting? Sun protection! One of the most important things you can bring to the beach! Year-round, at the beach, and throughout our busy lives even when it’s cloudy, the sun’s rays can damage our skin, not only making us look older, but also putting us at risk for skin cancer, the most common type of cancer.Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is thought to be the major risk factor for most skin cancers. Sunlight is the main source of UV radiation, which is why you should protect your skin every day – not just

during the summer months. Tanning beds are another source of UV radiation. People with excessive exposure to UV radia-tion from these sources are at greater risk for skin cancer.

: Wear clothing to protect as much skin as possible. Clothing provides different levels of UV protection, so if you can see light through the fabric, UV rays can get through too.

: Choose one with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15 or higher. Be sure to apply it generously every 2 hours or more often if you’re swimming or sweating.

: A hat with at least a 2- to 3-inch brim all around is ideal because it protects most of your face from intense sun exposure.

Direct Sun Exposure: UV rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., so avoid prolonged sun exposure during these times.

Tanning Beds and Sunbathing: Tanning beds are not harmless – they give out the same UVA and usually UVB rays as the sun.

Wondering how you can stay sun-smart year-round? Here are some quick and effective tips:

To learn more about how to stay well, visit cancer.org/sunsafety or call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.

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young businessmansees a hungry youngboy and his dogrummaging through

a trash can for food. The man says hello, offers the boy awarm meal, and they sit down to talk. Irvin, the young busi-nessman, learns that Tom is from a single-parent home andis one of five children. Irvin takes Tom and his dog back totheir home, and quickly sees that Tom could use a friend tospend time with on a more regular basis. Irvin asks the boy’smom if he can take Tom on weekly outings. The mom agrees,and the first Big Brother mentoring relationship is formed.

More than one-hundred years ago, Irvin Westheimer saw achild in need and offered to help. A century later, Big Broth-ers Big Sisters of the Ozarks continues in the same path ofthat tradition. Big Brothers Big Sisters is an organization ofpositive relationships and “firsts,” offering children oppor-tunities they may have never otherwise had—the first time a

boy goes fishing, the first time a girl learns to braid her hair,the first time a child has a birthday party.

Big Brothers Big Sisters matches caring adults with area youthto provide a positive one-to-one mentoring relationship. To-gether the Bigs and Littles spend six to eight hours a monthtogether enjoying their favorite activities—such as playingsports, riding bikes, cooking, or watching movies. A uniqueprogram designed for married couples, Big Couples, encour-ages spouses to volunteer together.

In 2009, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks served morethan 1,400 Littles. Now, six months into 2010 the agency has

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When the majority of people think of charities, they instantly think of health or children related causes. Which is completely understandable, both are very tangible causes and vital to our c o m m u n i t y . H o w e v e r , another avenue worthy to consider are our Arts organiza-tions. Imagine what life would be like without art. The Arts allow us to grow, laugh, cry, and escape from the real world for a couple of hours at a time. S p r i n g f i e l d Little Theatre is a volunteer driven organi-z a t i o n , energized by the highest artistic ideals, that strives to entertain, educate and involve the community in live productions and in the preservation of the historic Landers Theatre. Built in 1901, the Landers Theatre has been home to Springfield Little Theatre since 1970. For 75 years, Spring-field Little Theatre has been the center of cultural life and entertainment in the Ozarks, and as we enter our 76th season, the theatre is dedicated to maintaining that heritage by presenting the best of live theatre in an environment reflecting a rich past and an exciting, fulfilling future.The oldest and largest civic theatre operation in Missouri, and one of the largest in mid-America, Springfield Little Theatre at the Landers produces a season of nine plays and musicals that are attended by some 60,000 Southwest Missourians annually. The 2010-2011 Season consists of CATS, Treasure Island!, Sordid Lives, Miracle on 34th Street, Big River, Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr., Chicago, The Foreigner, and Children of Eden. This season is truly one with some-thing to entertain everyone!Springfield Little Theatre is more than the productions you see onstage at the Landers. It is the volunteers who spend countless hours working on sets, constructing costumes, rehearsing lines, learning dances. It is the children who come through the education program and go from being shy wallflowers who have little self-confidence to leaders onstage and off finally having found a place where they belong. It is the look on a child’s face when they sit trans-fixed in the audience watching their first live theatre produc-tion. It is the history of an organization and a building that has touched hundreds of thousands throughout the last 75 and 100 years. When you enter the Landers to attend a performance or take a class, you are entering a piece of Springfield’s history.

Over the course of that history, contributions from donors have made a significant difference. Donors have always made it possible for the organization to mount productions. When it became time to find a permanent home for Spring-field Little Theatre, it was the generosity of donors that allowed SLT to purchase and renovate the Landers. We are dedicated to maintaining this beautiful, historic landmark, and are proud to call the Landers home. With the support of donors—old and new—we will continue to call her home for

the next 100 years.If you have ever thought of giving to the Arts, this is the year to do so. The Arts might not be in the business of saving lives, but they are changing lives. At Springfield Little Theatre we are proud to be the home of thousands of volun-teers, donors, and audience members who come together to participate in the wonderful world of live theatre. If you are interested in learning how you can support Spring-field Little Theatre at the Landers and change lives, please contact Kim Garwitz, Director of Development & Marketing, at the theatre at 417-869-3869, ext. 10.

The 2010-2011 Season consists of CATS, Treasure Island!, Sordid Lives, Miracle on 34th Street, Big River, Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr., Chicago, The Foreigner, and Chil-dren of Eden.

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Court Appointed Special Advo-cates (CASA) of Southwest Mis-souri recently was saluted by theCitizenship and Service-Learning(CASL) department of MissouriState University for its five-yearpartnership in providing place-

ment and educational opportunities for its students.

Dan Derges, president of CASA, was on hand to receive theaward from Shellie Jones, CASL program director. Other part-nering organizations were also saluted.

“We’re very pleased to be part of MSU’s public affairs missionto provide meaningful placement in a nonprofit setting forstudents who wish to contribute their skills and expertise ina way that will benefit the community,” noted Derges. “Webelieve that CASA’s mission of advocating for children whohave been abused or neglected is a cause is a good fit for theCASL program, since it allows students to learn more aboutthe effects of child abuse in our community and how the ef-forts of even one person can make a difference to the life ofa child.”

CASA is one of several dozen community organizations whichparticipate as a community partner with the CASL program.Students are recruited from a variety of university depart-ments, including accounting, communications, IT, graphicarts, social work and marketing. CASA’s service learning stu-dents this year worked in the areas of providing assistance in

special event arrangements and in conducting a usability as-sessment of its website.

“Positions which provide personal, civic, and professionalgrowth for the student are optimum opportunities,” saidJones. “Students are often placed in sites directly related totheir major field of study. Students positions will vary de-pending on their abilities, but service-learning can be suc-cessful for students in a wide variety of activities providedthere are ample reflection activities for them to process theirexperiences.”

CASA Saluted for 5-Year Partnership with MSU’s Service Learning Program

CASA president Dan Derges receives a 5-Year Award from Shellie Jones, coordinator of theMSU Citizenship and Service-Learning department.

The Board and Staff of CASA of Southwest Missouriwishes to thank sponsors of this year’s Mi Casa es Su Casa,

held at the home of Mike Seitz.

Penney, Murray & AssociatesAmeriprise Private Wealth Advisory Practice

Kirkpatrick Phillips & Miller CPAs, PC

Great Southern Bank MEMBank Corp South Don & Lori Summers

Meeks Lumber

Special Thanks to

Mike Seitz for his hospitality and generosity in

sharing his home for this year’s event,and to

Trish BradfordFor co-hosting the event and

procuring auction &raffle donations

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July 1 . . . . Frisco RoughRiders (FRI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00July 2 . . . . Frisco RoughRiders (FRI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00July 3 . . . . Frisco RoughRiders (FRI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00July 4 . . . . Midland Rockhounds (MID). . . . . . . . . . 6:00July 5 . . . . Midland Rockhounds (MID). . . . . . . . . . 6:30July 6 . . . . Midland Rockhounds (MID). . . . . . . . . . 6:30July 8 . . . . Frisco RoughRiders (FRI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:10July 9 . . . . Frisco RoughRiders (FRI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:10July 10 . . . Frisco RoughRiders (FRI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:10July 11 . . . Midland Rockhounds (MID). . . . . . . . . . 6:10July 12 . . . Midland Rockhounds (MID). . . . . . . . . . 7:10July 13 . . . Midland Rockhounds (MID). . . . . . . . . . 7:10July 15 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (NWA) . . . . . . . . 7:00July 16 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (NWA) . . . . . . . . 7:00July 17 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (NWA) . . . . . . . . 7:00July 18 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (NWA) . . . . . . . . 6:00July 19 . . . Tulsa Drillers (COL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:10July 20 . . . Tulsa Drillers (COL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:10July 21 . . . Tulsa Drillers (COL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:10July 22 . . . Tulsa Drillers (COL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:10July 23 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (NWA) . . . . . . . . 7:00July 24 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (NWA) . . . . . . . . 7:00July 25 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (NWA) . . . . . . . . 6:00July 26 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (NWA) . . . . . . . . 7:00July 27 . . . Arkansas Traverlers (ARK). . . . . . . . . . . . 7:10July 28 . . . Arkansas Traverlers (ARK). . . . . . . . . . . . 7:10July 29 . . . Arkansas Traverlers (ARK). . . . . . . . . . . . 7:10July 30 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (NWA) . . . . . . . . 7:10July 31 . . . NW Arkansas Naturals (NWA) . . . . . . . . 6:10

Individual game tickets can be purchasedby calling (417) 863-2143, at the ticket o!ce at

Hammons Field or online at:http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp?sid=t440Ticket prices range from $6.00 to $23.50 depending on

your seat location. Season Tickets and Group Tickets canbe purchased by calling a Spring"eld Cardinals Account

Executive at (417) 863-0395.

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The 25th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Telethon was held on Saturday June 5th and Sunday, June 6th on KY3.

Our Annual telethon raised $1,374,521 to help local children with special medical needs. This year we celebrated 25 years of miracles and broadcast live from Cox South and Silver Dollar City.

The telethon featured an entirely local broadcast showing stories of local children right here in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas.

The Children’s Miracle Network Staff would like to thank everyone who helped in making this year another successful year!

A special thanks to CoxHealth, our sponsoring hospital, and to all of our national and local sponsors. A thank you to all of the families that participated in the 2010 Every Family Campaign, as well as all of the volunteers that showed up to help.

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It was one of our first warm days of the summer... I v e n t u r e d out of the office for a r e f r e s h i n g lunch on the square downtown with my sister. The sun warmed us up after many hours of sitting in the arctic air conditioning indoors. As we walked through downtown with the sun warming our backs, we passed the beautiful fountain and marveled at the soothing sound issuing from the falling water. We took some time to debate the form of the sculpture and brain-stormed some clever ideas as to what the figure could be. Our day was going great!

After we finished up our lunch and began walking back to our office, we decided to stop and check out The Coffee Ethic. We heard they have delicious smoothies and incredible coffee. It was hard to decide but I was in a citrus mood so I chose the Orange Tangerine smoothie while my sister chose the Strawberry.

What a cold and delicious treat to finish off a great lunch in the sun! They were just sweet enough and made of real fruit. The decor inside this quaint coffee house is very inviting and all of the furnishings are either reused or recycled. I visited with the owner Tom Bill ionis and found out some very interesting things. He says, "The Coffee Ethic desires to be a sustain-able enterprising venture. This means that we will always consider and implement processes and purchase products that are reusable, renewable or recyclable."

They really do live and work by this statement. Here are just a few examples of what they are doing to show how they care:

• The tables, bar facade, and library door were all made of walnut s a l v a g e d

f r o m the Ice S to rm of 2007

and from a tornado in Arkan-sas. It was solar- kiln dried and processed by Queen City

Green.

• The benches w e r e b e a m s

salvaged from a

Cotton Mill in South

Carolina from the 1870’s and

the chairs are m i d - c e n t u r y

designer chairs purchased from an

antique dealer.

• The main floors are original and have been

beautifully refinished.

• Other areas, such as behind the bar, in the bathroom and on the stairs, the flooring is made

of recycled rubber tires! Rubber tires!!! Amazing! So many clever ideas to recycle

and renew.

• Their delicious coffee is primarily served in ceramic mugs instead of paper cups in an effort to reduce waste, and they even have an in shop center for separation of recyclables.

• From paper towels and toilet paper to letterhead and envelopes, the paper products they use are made from recycled paper.

• The to-go cups use cornstarch instead of petroleum in the lining and are 100% biodegradable and compost-able. I looked down at my smoothie which was disappearing quickly and noticed some writing on the cup. “100% compostable, made from corn" Wow!! A cup made from corn!! How do they do that!? I was really touched by this seemingly small gesture, but in reality, a huge impact on the wellness of our earth and community is being made. This little shop has made small changes to make a big difference to our beauti-ful earth.

• All coffee grounds are dropped off at the city waste yard to be used in composting.

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town of Spr ingf ie ld

someone does

something to show

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This conscientious effort to take care of our community made an impression on me. The spiri t of the shop is very calming with a sense of health and

wellbeing. As I look around the shop admiring the art on the walls and sipping

my smoothie, I think "What a great place to come and relax."

When it comes to the coffee.... well they don't skimp on that either. Only the highest quality coffees are used. They are dedicated to the art and science of brewing..

The environment cultivated here enhances the entire coffee experience. It's the whole package, a coffee shop that cares about our environment, brews the best cof-fees, has tasty smoothies, and a great spot to come in and relax! There is Internet provided so you can finish up some work and enjoy the peace. They even have the perfect neighbor, a beautiful library! So come downtown and stop in at the Coffee Ethic. It's more than just a coffee house, its got real heart and great people surrounding it! When ordering your delicious smoothie, or that perfect cup of Joe, tell them "Springfield Cares and so do I" and get 10% off your purchase and become a supporter of this caring business of Springfield!

Because we believe all people have worth, we relationally, socially and economically desire to

serve everyone in our coffee shop.

• We serve coffee sourced from direct trade relationships which ensures that the coffee growers are paid well above market and/or Fair-Trade prices.

• We provide excellent customer service. • Our employees are highly valued members of our team. • We offer financial support for Coffee Kids and Bikes for Rwanda. We will be supporting local organizations with a focus on meeting human needs. • We are devoted to our families, friends and our community.

Springfield CARES would like to thank The Coffee Ethic for making an effort to CARE about our community. Do you know of a business making a difference? If so, we would love to know!

We are also looking for candid shots of people showing they care in many different ways.

Please email us at info@goicare.com or call 417-849-CARE (2273)

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A crowd of nearly 300 gathered June 17th for the Cattle Baron’s Fashion Review at the Springfield Cardinals Indoor Training Facility. Guests were treated to a high energy musical production that complimented the western fashions provided by PFI Western Store. Local celebrities including Scott Bailes, Cuonzo Martin, Gary Whitaker, and Susan Sommer-Luarca modeled the western wear as attendees enjoyed hors D’eouvres and a lively atmosphere.

The Cattle Baron’s Fashion Review, presented by PFI Western Store, is a pre-event for the American Cancer Society’s Southwest Missouri Cattle Baron’s Ball on August 21, at the Darr Agricultural Center. Funds raised benefit the American Cancer Society.

For more information about the 2010 Cattle Baron’s Ball, go to cattlebaronsballswmo.org.

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matched another 800 Littles. However, there are an addi-tional 55 boys between the ages of six and fourteen who arewaiting to be matched with a Big Brother. With so manyboys on the waiting list, it will be a year or even more beforethey are matched with a friend unless more Big Brothers arerecruited and give the gift of time.

Recruiting male volunteers to be adult mentors is a nation-wide challenge. Many men express apprehension about beinga mentor because they have not had experience caring for achild. Others say they don’t know what sorts of activities to dowith kids. Some say they don’t have the time. Fortunately, be-ing a Big Brother doesn’t require these things. Being a BigBrother is just being there for a Little—being a person theycan talk to, someone they can play with. Volunteers aren’tasked to change their schedules or interests; they are justasked to include their Littles in their lives.

“Our need for Big Brothers is greater now than ever with thelarge number of parents working and going back to school,”said Erin Jaeger, Program Director for Big Brothers Big Sistersof the Ozarks. “The boys on our waiting list would benefithugely from an adult who can give them additional one-to-one attention.”

The male volunteers at Big Brothers Big Sisters have alreadylearned that being a Big Brother is more about knowinggood jokes and where the best parks are, than about havingchildcare experience. Several Big Brothers in the Ozarks havealready started to make a difference in the lives of their Lit-tles by introducing them to childhood firsts.

Imagine being able to take a child to his first basketballgame, to be the one to teach him to ride a bike, to be therethe first time he hits a homerun. Many of these children havenever had the opportunity to do the simple, childhood thingsmost people take for granted.

Outdoor Sports Buddies (OSB), one of the programs providedby Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, offers monthlygroup activity for Littles on the waiting list and Big OSB vol-

unteers. Maurice, a Little, had been on the waiting list fornearly two years, when he met Big Brother, Phillip, at an OSBevent. Phillip had started volunteering with OSB, because hewanted to become involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters, butwas unsure about becoming a Big Brother through the tra-ditional Community-Based program.

For Philip, becoming a Big Brother was a commitment hewanted to take seriously. As a first step, Phillip decided to startvolunteering with OSB. Phillip and Maurice started hangingout together at the OSB events, and always enjoyed their timetogether. Volunteering through OSB allowed Philip to learnmore about the program to see if it was something that wasright for him. After several months of getting to know Mau-rice, Phillip saw firsthand the significant impact being a BigBrother could have. This spring, Phillip and Maurice becamean official Big Brother match, and Maurice was taken off thewaiting list after 22 months.

This April, Big Brother, Justin, was matched with Tyler, whohad never been fishing. A few weeks ago Justin decided it wastime for Tyler’s first fishing trip. The two were content, en-joying each other’s company, lines in the water, when Tylergot a bite. Justin jumped up, helped Tyler reel it in, and be-gan to work on getting the hook out. Tyler, waiting impa-tiently, excitedly grabbed hold of the fish, only to feel a sting,which caused him to thrust the fish, along with the line andthe pole, back into the water. “It’s okay,” said Tyler, “wedon’t really need that pole.” Justin smiled at Tyler, but thenjumped in after the pole. Justin and Tyler’s day may haveended a little soggier than it started, but it also ended witha child happy to have gone fishing for the first time with hisBig Brother.

Last winter, Big Brother, Patrick, taught his Little Brother, De-von, how to use power tools. Devon, an avid Lego builder, wasthrilled at the chance to create something big and permanent.When Patrick asked Devon what he wanted to build, Devonsaid he wanted to build his mom a shelf for Christmas. Safetygoggles on, the two guys stationed themselves in the garageand got to work. A few weeks later, Devon proudly pre-sented his mom with a homemade, handcrafted shelf forChristmas.

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MIRACLE JEANS DAY-September 15, 2010Join the largest casual day in the nation on September 15, 2010! The Miracle Jeans Day concept is simple. Individuals or groups can participate in Miracle Jeans Day by supporting Children's Miracle Network with a minimum donation of just $5. In return, participants can choose from memorable Miracle Jeans Day merchandise to wear with their jeans on September 15, 2010. All funds raised go directly to Children's Miracle Network of CoxHealth. Go casual for kids by wearing jeans on September 15, 2010 to support your local Children's Miracle Network hospital. Visit www.miraclejeansday.com to sign up or get more information.

Come see the action during the 21st annual Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr. Pepper PGA Nation-wide Tour golf tourna-ment. This year’s tourna-

ment is scheduled for August 12-15, 2010 at Highland Springs Country Club. Children’s Miracle Network is one of over 40 local children’s charities that benefit from the tournament. Tickets are available now by calling 417/887-3400. If you interested in volunteering, contact Kelly at

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table Fund Charity Sweepstakes and you could drive away in style. Tickets are only $25 each and include: 4-day pass to the Price Cutter Charity Championship, chance to win 2010 Ford Mustang or $10,000, and chance to win one of 400 $25 gift certificates. Tickets are available by calling Kelly at 417/269-1830. 100% of all tickets sales sold by Children’s Miracle Network benefit CMN!

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GOLFING FOR KIDSJoin area golfers as they tee it up to benefit Children’s Miracle Network during the 14th annual Credit Unions’ Golfing for Kids golf tournament. The tournament is sched-uled for Friday, Septem-ber 10th, 2010 at River-cut Golf Course. Entry fee is $100 per person ($400-team) and includes green fees, cart, lunch, range balls, prize holes and gift bag. In 2009, more than $51,000 was raised to benefit Children’s Miracle Network during this tournament. Sponsorships are also still available. For more information, contact your credit union or Jill Bishop at 417/887-1983 ext. 312.

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On Friday, July 16, 2010 the inaugural Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC “Lorenzo Williams Celebrity Pro-Am” presented by Infiniti of Springfield golf tournament will be held at Millwood Golf & Racquet Club.

An exclusive event, “The ‘Zo” will feature a Pro-Am format, highlighted by several Missouri Tiger football alumni currently playing in the NFL, many current Missouri Tiger football players, members of the Missouri Tiger Cheer-leading squad, and more! Those scheduled to appear include recent Missouri Tiger standouts Chase Daniels of the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints, Jeremy Maclin of the Philadelphia Eagles, 2010 Atlanta Falcon first-round draft pick Sean Weatherspoon, Chase Coffman, Tony Temple, and Martin Rucker! Sponsorships are still available for “The ‘Zo” by calling Brian Cheever at 417/861-2860 or Kelly Anderson at 417/269-1830.

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This year’s M i Casa es Su Casaevent had a Las Vegas themeof “ Viva M i Casa” andsuccessfully raised money forabused and neglectedchildren in Greene County’sfoster care system.

Co-hosted by Trish Bradfordat the Eaglesgate subdivisionhome of M ike Seitz, the eventfeatured ‘gaming tables,’ and‘celebrities’, including Elvis,Cher, Dolly, the Blues Brothersand Elton John. Sophisticatedappetizers, a raff le, and a liveauction rounded out theevening.

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Every four years, the world comes together for a common cause and a common goal in just one game… FIFA’s World Cup. Thirty-two of the world’s best national soccer teams compete on the global stage to be crowned the World Cup Champion. Sixty-four matches are played through five weeks. The tournament is considered the finals, but the road to reach the finals begins months earlier in qualifying tourna-ments played regionally around the world. The Fédération Interna-tionale de Football Association (FIFA) is an association governed by Swiss law founded in 1904 and based in Zurich, Switzerland. It has 208 member associations and its goal, enshrined in its Statutes, is the constant improvement of world football. Having 208 members, FIFA has been dubbed “the United Nations of Football.” The United Nations has 192 members in its organiza-tion.

What does this have to do with Lake Country Soccer? Lake Country Soccer (approximately 3,000 registered youth players annually) is a member organiza-tion of the Missouri Youth Soccer Association (approximately 39,000 registered youth players annually). The Missouri Youth Soccer Association is a state affiliate organization to US Youth Soccer (approximately 3.2 million registered players annually nationwide). US Youth Soccer is an affiliate organization of US Soccer (registers approxi-mately 9 million players and 200,000 referees), the governing body of soccer in the United States of America and the recognized member of CONCA-CAF (FIFA’s regional confedera-tion including Canada, North and Central America and the Caribbean nations); and of course, CONCACAF is the regional governing body of soccer on behalf of FIFA. A very large soccer family indeed!

What this all boils down to is, each fall season following the conclu-sion of the world cup, registration numbers for organi-zations and leagues like Lake Country Soccer normally spike. The excitement caused by the world cup is almost like a cattle call where kids want to get involved in soccer at some level. Soccer participation numbers have steadily increased across the board for youth and adults since soccer’s explosion in the US back in the early 70’s (by the way, soccer has been played in the US since the early 1900’s. The United States was one of the founding members of FIFA in 1904).

What is the allure of soccer among youth players? Soccer is an afford-able, interactive social opportunity without regard to race, culture and financial condition. All that’s really required is a soccer ball and two people to play the game. Of course, organized leagues, tournaments, pay-to-play comes into the mix somewhere down the road; but it really is a very simple game.

One of the many things that separate soccer from other sports is the active participation, without regard to skill level or athleticism. Soccer is a continuously fluid event dominated by the want to contact the ball a n d score a goal. Scoring a goal as youth player is infectious. One never forgets the first goal they scored in soccer. There is less static interfer-ence in soccer than realized in other organized sports such as football, baseball and basketball. Equipment needs for soccer are minimal compared to football, hockey or baseball. And quite simply, IT’S FUN!!!!!!!!

From early development, entry level players may become tomorrow’s stars, who might, one day, play on the global stage. One of our many goals at Lake Country Soccer is to provide a safe, fun and enjoyable facility and atmosphere that fosters a love for the game whereby kids of today become lifelong fans of the game tomor-row.

Soccer impacts the positive health benefits of active sport participa-tion especially in youth. Child obesity is a continually growing medical epidemic in our country. Other ailments associated with poor fitness and poor diet can be minimized with regular physical activity. The constant movement in soccer increases the heart rate, burns calories and promotes bodily development. Other benefits may include but not limited to, developing important social skills, enhancing personal skills and supports the positive

emotional well being of participants.

Detractors out there will continue to berate the sport of soccer simply because they don’t understand it, don’t want to understand it or are just too unwilling to give up a little bit of NASCAR, golf, NFL, NBA, NHL or MLB. I do enjoy our American born sports (North American and yes, Golf is a European developed skills game), don’t get me wrong; I love to be entertained by good offense, good defense, scoring points, the skills required to compete at the highest levels, the incredible creativ-ity of those at the height of their game and effective officiating; all elements which are ever present in the game of soccer.

Soccer is “The World’s Most Beautiful Game!” The World Cup is an exciting time for soccer enthusiasts, fanatics and band wagon riders alike. Everyone can play the game in some way, shape or form. Eupho-ria run amok, Lake Country Soccer can get you on the road to FIFA’s World Cup and we are “The place to get your kicks in Southwest Missouri!”

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Jumping into the water to retrieve a fishing pole, decliningthe last slice of pizza, going second in a game of checkers—these are the things Bigs do. Being a Big isn’t news-breakingor world-changing on the face of it. It doesn’t mean youhave to have childcare experience or be an expert on arts andcrafts. It simply means you have to care. And to a child, thatis world-changing.

Children who participate in Big Brothers Big Sisters, in general,have better relationships with their families, more self confi-dence, and improved performance in school. Devon, Tyler, andMaurice are just three of many who benefit from having BigBrothers. Right now, there are more than fifty other Littleswaiting to go on their first fishing trip, to their first ballgame, to their first movie—waiting to get a Big Brother.

“Being a Big is simply being a friend. For many of theseyoung boys, they do not have a positive adult male in theirlife. When they form a bond with a community volunteer, wewitness changes in the child’s attitude, confidence, and out-look for the future,” said Lisa Slavens, Executive Director ofBig Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks. “Our need for male vol-unteers is critical to the future of these children.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters encourages the community to help getthese Littles off the waiting list. A boy should not have to waitalmost two years to get a Big Brother. Childhood needs to be

Big Brothers Big Sisters of theOzarks is a 501(c)(3) non-profitorganization that provides chil-

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adult role models. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarksserves the community with a professional staff that care-fully works with both the volunteers and the children toensure that the experience of Big Brothers Big Sistersmatch is dynamic, fulfilling, memorable and fun for boththe child and the volunteer. In 2009, Big Brothers Big Sis-ters of the Ozarks served over 1,400 children in southwest-ern Missouri.For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of theOzarks, please contact them via phone at 417-889-9136,email them at bbbs@bigbro.com, or visit them on the webat www.bigbro.com.

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embraced—these boys are ready to start practicing theirjump shots, they’re ready to learn to rollerblade, they’reready for a Big Brother. It all started simply—with a caringadult saying hello to a young boy and his dog—and grew intosomething big.

You question my mother’s divinity? "What's cookin', good lookin' " was one of my favorite lines to use on my Mom as I was growing up. It always got a smile out of her and since there was always something cooking, I would get a sample as she shooed me out the door. I think that is how she kept us out of the way so she could put the house back in order. It could be anything from cinnamon rolls to zucchini bread, home-made apple butter to peanut butter cookies (with the proper fork marks on top) and when the stars aligned correctly, my very favorite: blackberries and dumplings. My mother could, cook, bake, glaze and sprinkle, and she did, all year round.

In the summer, all of the children would be sent out, with quart buckets in hand, to one berry patch or another. It was hot, itchy work, but none of us really minded. We knew that upon our return, our reward would be steaming hot, golden brown and waiting for us, as long as we finished our supper. That thought made all the bug bites, thorn pricks and burr covered socks worth it (maybe not for Mom, she did the laundry). Birthdays were something special, not because of what gift we might receive (socks), but because we looked forward to what kind of cake Mom would whip up for us. When the big day came, she would dig through her pile of pans to find just the right molded aluminum shape for the occasion. Some of the most memorable were my sister’s Care Bear cake, a giant cheeseburger for one of my brothers, and the other a "boom box" shaped cake. The best however was the year I got He-man. He was all decked out in his armor with sword in hand. To this day, that cake remains the coolest thing I have ever eaten. Each of us had our own favorite tasty treat, but we all looked forward to the winter months, because Mom made candy. Oh the mountains of fudge, towers of peanut butter cups, piles of peanut brittle and the um... lump of divinity. You see, that was this super woman's kryptonite. She could never make divinity that would set-up firmly. We would always laugh and poke fun at her, as she tried year after year. She always ended up with the same results, a handful of grinning children gathered around the pan of white, semi-solid, delicious goop. So that is it, proof that my Mother was not perfect. Despite her short comings, we still love her and give her an A for effort. After all we were always very well fed and she even threw in a helping of manners, honesty and respect (I think she hid them in the mashed potatoes), that others have benefited from over the years. Divine she may not be, but like I always say, she's the best Mom I ever had.

di·vin·i·ty : The state or quality of being divine.

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Tickets Now on Sale for American Cancer Society 2010 Cattle Baron’s Ball

Grab a lasso and cowboy boots and kick up your heels at the American Cancer Society’s South-west Missouri 2010 Cattle Baron’s Ball to raise funds to find a cure for cancer. Each year, the American Cancer Society invites residents of Southwest Missouri to join in for a night full of entertainment, games and a live auction. This year's theme, "A Wild West Quest for a Cure," will honor cancer patients and their families, including those who have lost their battle with cancer.

The Cattle Baron’s Ball will begin with a VIP Oil Baron pre-party at 5:30 p.m on August 21, 2010 followed by the gala itself from 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the William H. Darr Agricultural Center. Guests will be dressed in wild west chic attire setting the mood for the evening. A gourmet dinner is lined up to represent a western theme as well. VIP Oil Baron guests will be served appetizers by Jeffrey Starr, culinary direc-tor and executive chef for Trinchero Family Estates and judge on The Food Network Challenge series. Dinner at this year’s Gala features gourmet cuisine prepared by Fire & Ice Restau-rant, Outback Steak & Oyster Bar and Avanzare Italian Dining. The Cattle Baron’s Ball menu includes Black Angus Certified Choice Beef called Midwest Reserve, provided by Price Cutter. Guests also get to enjoy a variety of gourmet cakes and sweets

provided by Price Cutter Bakery.

In honor of this year’s wild west theme live country western entertainers will perform featur-ing Justin David. David, an Ozark native, began playing the mandolin at the age of four and eventually competed to

become a top five finalist in Nashville star. He has also performed alongside Roy Clark on tour in Branson. Recently he released his second album titled “Chapters”.

This Ozark born artist will follow Jason Yeager’s performance. Yeager also performed in Branson for the award winning County Tonite show and Shoji Tabuchi. Other familiar faces will include this year’s emcees: Sherry Farmer, KTTS FM and Kevin Lighty, KSPR 33.

In addition to live music, guests can take part in Vegas style gaming, a live and silent auction, and Midway Games including a mechanical bull, rodeo roping, wine bottle ring toss and quick draw. This year features a bull auction with cattle from across the Ozarks and for those not in the market for livestock, an Executive Baroness Purse Auction. A few other featured items to look out for include a 180 Energy Drink Kawasaki, a pair of Clydesdales, and a houseboat cruise for six that includes brunch at Chateau on the Lake.

While the event will surely be a night to remember, attendees will also have the opportunity to honor and remember those who have battled cancer, the cause for which the night exists. Because of the money raised at the gala, the American Cancer Society is able to provide education to the prevention and detection of cancer, patient care services and support programs, and research to find a cure to cancer.

Tickets for this extravaganza start at $300 for a pair with three levels available to choose from as well as VIP tickets. Call your Springfield American Cancer Society at 417-881-4668 for more information or visit cattlebaronsballswmo.org.

Contact the American Cancer Society any time at cancer.org or 800.227.2345.

Springfield Heads to The Wild West

The Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball-Boots and Baseball party honored local children that have battled cancer and their families. Guests received a VIP experience at Hammons Field thanks to the Spring-field Cardinals and the American Cancer Society as guests met with Springfield Cardinals mascots Louie and Fetch, Springfield Cardinals players and DJ Fotsch of Power 96.5. Special activities also included:face painting, a commemorative art project with artist Susan Sommer-Luarca, a pre-game parade, and inflatable games and a viewing of the game from a Springfield Cardinals suite thanks to our corporate partners including Wil Fischer Companies, Great Southern Bank, American Dehydrated Foods, Inc., and Lowther Johnson Attorneys at Law.

The Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball is a pre-event for the American Cancer Society’s Southwest Missouri Cattle Baron’s Ball.

Cancer Patients and Families Honored with Special Night at Hammons Field

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