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The “Hole” StoryCommunity Partnership of the Ozarks

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Healthy Living in 2015Page 24

Membership Directory

American Red Cross:Southern MissouriRegion1545 N West BypassSpringfield, MO 65803417-832-9500www.redcross.org

Bass Pro Outdoor FitnessFestival1935 South Campbell AveSpringfield, MO 65807417-891-5334www.fitness.basspro.com

Big Brothers Big Sisters(BBBS)3372 W Battlefield StSpringfield, MO 65807417-889-9136www.bigbro.com

Boy Scouts of AmericaOzark Trails Council1616 S Eastgate AveSpringfield, MO 65809P 417.883.1636 x233www.ozarktrailsbsa.org

Breast Cancer Foundationof the Ozarks (BCFO)330 N Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO 65806417-862-3838www.bcfo.org

Giving Help & Hope to FamiliesImpacted by Breast Cancer

Bridges for Youth1039 W NicholsSpringfield, MO 65802417-864-4167www.bridgesforyouth.net

Care to Learn411 N Sherman ParkwaySpringfield, MO 65802417-862-7771www.caretolearnfund.org

Alzheimer’s Association1630 West ElfindaleSpringfield Mo 65807(417) 886-2199alz.org/greatermissouri

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Consumer CreditCounseling Service1515 S GlenstoneSpringfield, MO 65804417-889-7474www.cccsoftheozarks.org

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Council of Churches ofthe Ozarks627 N Glenstone AveSpringfield, MO 65802417-862-3586www.ccozarks.org

Developmental Center ofthe Ozarks1545 E PythianSpringfield, MO 65802417-892-0896www.dcoonline.com

The Doula Foundation330 N. Jefferson Ave.Springfield Mo 65806(417) 832-9222doulafoundation.org

CARES Magazine would like to introduce the following Members of themagazine. Members must have nonprofit status and provide services to ourcommunity. If you are interested in becoming a member, please call us at417-849-2273 for more information.

Volunteers Needed!!!Want to Volunteer but just don'tknow where to go, who needs you,and if you will fit with theirschedule and skills needed? Log onto www.goicare.com and navigateto the Springfield location. Go toVolunteer and register for FREE!You can create a profile, select yourskill set, choose which nonprofitsyou want to work with and evenput in your availability! Visit oursite now to register as a volunteerfor FREE!!!

Boys and Girls Club1410 N Fremont AveSpringfield, MO 65802417-862-9249www.bgclubspringfield.org

Community Partnership330 N Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO 65806417-888-2020www.commpartnership.org

Children’s MiracleNetwork3525 S National Ave Suite 203Springfield, MO 65807417-269-5437www.coxhealthcmn.com

GYN Cancers Alliance(GYNCA)3023 S Fort, Suite BSpringfield, MO 65807417-869-2220www.gynca.org

Harmony House519 E Cherry StSpringfield, MO 65806417-837-7700www.myharmonyhouse.orgHarmony House

The Humane Societyof Southwest Missouri3161 W Norton RdSpringfield, MO 65803417-833-2526www.swh.org

Drury University900 N Benton AveSpringfield, MO 65802417-873-7879www.drury.edu

Equi-Librium TherapyCenter8710 E State Hwy ADRogersville, MO 65742417-830-1409www.etctherapy.org

Female Leaders inPhilanthropy (FLiP)320 N Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO 65806417-863-7700www.uwozarks.com/flip.asp

Foundation forSpringfield PublicSchools1131 BoonvilleSpringfield, MO 65802417-523-0144www.supportsps.org

Girls on the Run1722 S Glenstone, Suite JJSpringfield, MO 65804417-763-3646http://gotrswmo.org

The Hamels Foundation425 W McDaniel, Suite 164Springfield, MO 65806417-988-2369www.thehamelsfoundation.org

The Great Circle1212 West LombardSpringfield, MO 65806417-865-1646www.greatcircle.org

Habitat for Humanity2410 S Scenic AveSpringfield, MO 65807417-829-4001www.habitatspringfieldmo.org

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Junior AchievementDrury University- Lay Hall900 N. BentonSpringfield, Mo 65802417-873-6989www.jamvi.org

Killuminati Foundationwww.killuminatiFoundation.org

Republic Paw PantryP.O. Box 670Republic, MO 65738417-893-0086www.republicpawpantry.org

Southwest MissouriOffice on Aging Foundation1735 S Fort AvenueSpringfield, MO 65807417-862-0762800-497-0822www.swmoa.com

The Victim Center819 N Boonville AveSprinvgfield, MO 65802417-863-7273www.thevictimcenter.org

We have been with CARESfor a few months and it hasbeen great! The staff hasbeen great to work with andthe magazine is a useful andprofessional resource for ourcommunity!-OACAC

Are you interestedin a membership or sponsorship?

Call 417-849-2273for details.

Ronald McDonald House949 E Primrose StreetSpringfield, MO 65807(417) 886-0225http://www.rmhcozarks.org

Springfield Regional ArtsCouncil411 N Sherman PkwySpringfield, MO 65802(417) 862-2787http://springfieldarts.org

Ozarks Area CommunityAction Corporation(OACAC)215 S Barnes AveSpringfield, MO 65802417-862-4314www.oac.ac

Women in Need (WIN)P.O. Box 4626Springfield, MO 65808417-234-7338www.womeninneedoftheozarks.org

Youth of the OzarksThrift Store(YOTO)1731 N Glenstone AveSpringfield, MO 65803417-890-7283www.yotothriftstore.org

Victory Trade School1715 N BoonvilleSpringfield, MO 65803417-864-2221www.victorytradeschool.edu

Wish I May1700 W. WalnutSpringfield, MO 65806417-844-6195www.wishimay.org

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SponsorsThe following persons or businesses have sponsored our members:Women Speak, William H Darr, Tom Slaight, Tom & Judy Jowett andSouthwestern Womens Health

"I read CARES Magazineevery month, when I sawthe July issue honoringVeterans I felt compelled todonate to a Veteransnonprofit. CARES providessomething this communityhas been in need of, acentral place forphilanthropists to learnmore about howorganizations are making adifference, how they areusing their funds and whatthey need to keep servingthe community.-Jack Stack

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Letter from the Publisher

Hello and Happy New Year!

The older we get the faster time flies by and this

year was no exception. A lot has happened in

the last year.My oldest is finishing her last year

of high school and looking toward college, my

family has faced illness, mostly cancer in its

various forms, and CARES has seen tremendous

growth. Bittersweet, sad and happy, so many

different emotions with which to ring in the New Year. I pray for happiness and

blessings for all of you, that your year be filled with joy and happiness and that

your days of sadness be limited to only a few.

I would like to thank all of the nonprofits that we work with for their hard work

and dedication.All of you make a difference every day in making what might have

been a sad day into a happy one for so many.We truly enjoyed the Eve of the Eve

event and celebrating the close of the year and new beginnings with this one.

We have had some amazing sponsors throughout the year. Those that show they

care in so many different ways. Thank you to all of you for wanting to make a

difference in our community every day.

As we look toward 2015, I am excited about the positive change we can bring

about if we all join together to collaborate, communicate and celebrate with the

people here in this beautiful place. Together we can bring about change.

With warmest wishes to all,

Amy MichaelPublisher

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contentsJanuary 2015

staffAmy MichaelPublisher

Cara TraskEditor

Phil DellasegaCreative Director

Michelle DeWittGraphic Design/Web Maintenance

advisory panelKen Childers

Kirk Elmquist

Rebbecca Fenton COTA/L

Marilyn Nolan

Nancy O’Reilly

Chris Shaefer

Tony Shalloup

Jack Stack

Cara Trask

our missionCARES Magazine is committed to providing our nonprofit communitywith a resource to inform and educate the public about their organiza-tions. It is our goal to create awareness of charitable giving in the areaas well as give to individuals and businesses that show they CARE.

©2014 CARES Magazine. All rights reserved. Contents of thismagazine may not be reproduced in any manner without writtenconsent from the publisher.

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[Teach Me]Introduction............................................27

Myths about Working in the NonprofitIndustry..................................................28The Center for Nonprofit Communication

Free Eye Exam ........................................30Pearle Vision Center

Free Workshop: How to Go to CollegeWithout Going Broke..............................30Ducerus

CARES TV...............................................31Watch us in January!

Sondra Hagerman ..................................31Murney Associates Realtors

[Inspire Me]Introduction..............................................7CARES Marketing .....................................8The “Hole” Story.......................................9Community Partnership of the Ozarks

Welcome New Member!.........................10Habitat for Humanity

Great Circle ............................................11

Happy New Year.....................................12Girls on the Run of Southwest Missouri

The Ultimate New Year’s Resolution:Give Back ...............................................13Harmony House

Introduction............................................14

Calendar of Events.............................15-17

Back to School Program..........................16Foundation for Springfield Public Schools

Springfield Little Theatre .........................17Enjoy Outdoor Fitness Events andSupport Local Nonprofits ........................18Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fitness Festival

[Show Me]

Introduction............................................19Making a Positive Impact...Every Day......20FLiP

Grants to Support Local Schools..............21The Hamels Foundation

Testimonials............................................22Consumer Credit Counseling Service

Small Acts Transform the World...............23Ronald McDonald Charities of the Ozarks

Healthy Living in 2015 ............................24Meat Cooking Methods May PoseHazards ..................................................26MU Extension

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when it seems life is an uphill climb.

MEMBER FDIC

Let's face it, the news can be depressing. People being hateful, naturaldisasters, car accidents and more. This section is dedicated to inspiring you to

help bring change, with stories of hope. Read about how a nonprofit hashelped a child find a reason to learn, live and be happy. Learn about the

women that are being helped to fight disease and the sisterhood they build.See photos of those that have been helped and those that are helping. We

hope you will be Inspired to show you CARE.

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Are you a nonprofit? Are youlooking for ways to increase yourmarketing and communication,create more awareness andreceive more donor andvolunteer support?

CARES Marketingcan help.

CARES Marketingprovides a solution to

meet marketing andcommunication needs byproviding the following:

¢ Features in CARES Magazine, a monthly print magazine that is inits 5th year of publication.

¢ CARES TV, a monthly TV show highlighting the work of nonprofits.

¢ Online support, social media shares, twitter shares and eblasts toour database

¢ New web features, including a calendar that sends pressreleases for you and a volunteer database that you canuse to find volunteers based on skill set andavailability.

¢ Graphic design services

¢ Printing services

¢ Marketing consultation

¢ Videography

¢ And more...

CARES Marketingprovides a variety of

marketing programs tomeet your needs.

Call today for aconsultation 417-849-2273

or email cares@goicare.com

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Each year, in the winter, Com-munity Partnership of theOzarks hosts the CommunityPartnership Open. This indoor18-hole miniature golf tour-nament is the organization’ssignature fundraiser, and as itgrows, so do the stories thatcoincide. So, we ask, do youknow The Hole Story?

One of the things that make the Open so unique is thechance to learn about and explore our impact whilegolfing through some of the craziest holes you haveever see. That’s because each hole in the tournamentrepresents one of Community Partnership’s 40+programs. For instance, a stop by our neighborhoodcleanups hole will have you using a broom as yourputter, where you will putt through a giant loop-de-loop made of an old tire and up into a giant bluedumpster.

You may even find yourself trying to make it throughour working windmill of barriers and to our Spring-field Affordable Housing Center, where a hole-in-onetakes you all the way to home ownership.

And of course, a crowd favorite is our SubstanceAbuse Prevention hole where the challenge itself issimply hitting the ball as you wear a pair of our drunkgoggles, leaving you anything BUT oriented!

The Community Partnership Open also offers a silentauction, live music from Springfield’s own Innuendo,and plenty of food and beverages to keep the partygoing well into the evening. Your chance to support

Community Partnership and enjoy all of the fun isjust a couple of months away. Join us on February28, 2015 for the 3rd annual Community PartnershipOpen starting at 6:00 pm at Hickory Hills CountryClub. Tickets can be purchased online on our web-site at www.commpartnership.org/cpopen. Anddon’t forget to follow our social media channelsthroughout January and February as we tell#TheHoleStory of each of our holes leading up tothe tournament. We can’t wait to see you on thegreens!

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welcomes new memberCares Magazine

www.habitatspringfieldmo.org

Sponsored by

1. What is your mission?

2. What kind of volunteer opportunities do you have?How can someone get involved?

3. Specifically, who/how do you help the community?

4. Could you tell a short story of someone you have helped?

5. If you could thank one person/business in the comm-unity that has shown that they CARE, who would it beand why?

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, com-munities and hope.

Habitat for Humanity of Springfield is at its core a Volun-teer Organization. Without volunteers we wouldn't existand our families would still be living in substandardhousing. Every volunteer who walks on to a construction site, into our ReStore, or into a committee meetingofficially becomes a part of Team Habitat, workingtowards providing decent and affordable housing forresidents of Greene County. We always accept newvolunteers. The minimum volunteer age is 14, but there is no maximum.

Give Us a Hand, Volunteer Today. Contact TommyHawkins, Volunteer Coordinator:Email - tommyhawkins@habitatspringfieldmo.orgOffice - 417.829.4001 ext 112Text - 417.880.7168

Habitat for Humanity of Springfield believes everyperson in the Springfield and surrounding area deservesto live in safe, decent, affordable housing. As one of2,300 affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat Springfield builds an average of 10 homes each year. Since 1988, Habitat Springfield has either built orrehabilitated over 250 homes, providing shelter for morethan 600 men, women and children in Greene County. Habitat Springfield partners with deserving families andindividuals earning 30-80% of the Area Median Income(as determined by HUD) to build homes, and we rely onsupport from the community to provide compassionateconstruction. Community volunteers and corporatesponsors help Habitat Springfield fulfill our mission toprovide safe and affordable housing to those who wouldotherwise go without. Families who partner with Habi-tat for Humanity go through a rigorous application andselection process and are then expected to perform 350volunteer hours before closing on their home. Oncefamilies complete the program requirements, they arefinanced for a zero-interest home loan, which is laterrecycled back into the program through homeownerpayments, to provide funding for future projects.

A program the general public is still learning we do is ourNeighborhood Revitalization program. Through grantswe are able to work with 75 to 90 families a year torevitalize their home. Repairs as minor as painting the

exterior of their home to as major as foundation work or a new roof –all of these projects help people stay in their homes.

Sarah has worked in the medical field for almost 7 years and supports her household solely through her income. She wishes to lower the housing cost for her family so that she isn’t contributing a large portion of her income each month to rent. Sarah said her “goal is to provide a nice home for my daughter and granddaughters that I can afford and doesn’t take every penny I make, as it does now. We do live in a decent home, but it costs way too much for my income”. Sarah supports a four person household on her single income and it can be a struggle to make ends meet.

“The reason I have signed up for this is because of mygranddaughters, they are my first priority in life. I am doing everything I can to help me and my family get this home. It means a lot to us!!”

So many businesses have helped us get where we are in our 26th year as a Habitat for Humanity affiliate. It’s very fitting to thank Kelly Cook and his team at James River Mechanical & Electric Service for sponsoring our membership in Springfield Cares for 2015. Every advo-cate, volunteer, donor to our mission helps another family either stay in their home, or purchase their home.

Upcoming EventMarch 20, 2015

10th Annual Tool Belts & Bow Ties.The theme for 2015 is Roaring 20’s with Ernie Biggs Dueling Piano Roadshow performing. Wear your favorite flapper dress or pinstripe suit and tommy gun (fake of course!)

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It’s a Fresh Start from the Heart. Make plans to attend A ValentineSoiree, Benefiting Girls on the Run of Southwest Missouri. TheDinner and Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, February 7th atThe Old Glass Place, 521 E. St. Louis Street.

Meet friends old and new for appetizers and mingling at 6:00pm,followed by dinner at 7pm. There will also be a cash bar. Comeprepared to hone your bidding skills at the event’s silent auction.Trade out your normal sneakers; cocktail attire will bring out thesparkle and shine in all of us. Let 2015 be the year YOU open upyour heart to empowering young girls in our community.

Tickets are $75 and can be purchased online at www.gotrswmo.org.For information on sponsorship opportunities, please emailValentineDinner@gotrswmo.org. Join presenting sponsors BassPro Outdoor Fitness Festival and Mercy and media sponsors Alice95.5 and 417 Magazine in making this a great event for our com-munity.

All proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Southwest Missouri. Girlson the Run of Southwest Missouri inspires girls to be joyful,healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculumwhich creatively integrates running. Show your support for a greatcause while enjoying a night of fun that you won’t want to miss.

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Together we are changing futures one family at a time!

Harmony House Program Services include case management, support groups,life skills and parenting classes, childcare, referrals, legal advocacy and transportation.

For more info contact Harmony House at 417-837-7700.

The Ultimate New Year’s ResolutionGive Back!

It truly takes a village to make Harmony House a safe haven for the women and childrenfleeing abusive situations. We rely on the generosity of people like you to donate their timeand talents so we may provide shelter, advocacy, and education to over 600 women andchildren each year.

Available volunteer positions include:

Jack of all Trades – painting, cleaning & small repairs

Front Door Angel – reception & clerical duties

Gift Official – sorting items & stocking donations area

Personal Stylist – assisting clients in shopping & selecting attire

Chef Du Jour – food preparation & meal service

A desire to make a difference in the lives of domestic violence survivors is the onlyqualification you need.

For more information about these and other volunteer opportunities with HarmonyHouse, please contact us by phone at 417-837-7700 or visit us online atwww.myharmonyhouse.org

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This is after all, the show me state! This section is where you will findall of the events that are happening in the area. We will have ALL ofthe events in this section so when you are ready to show you CARE,you can take a look at what's happening and show your support by

attending an event! Take some photos while you're there and we mayshare them in the Show Me section as well!

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1212 West LombardSpringfield, Missouri 65806

417-865-1646www.greatcircle.org

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The Farmers Market of the Ozarks combines farm fresh goodies, hand-crafted products,and local eateries all in one location easily accessible to our community. Shop for grocer-ies, find unique gifts, have breakfast or lunch, enjoy local music in the brand new pavilionin the Ozarks. The Market accepts SNAP, debit, and credit cards. Open every Saturday,9:00 a.m. to 1:00 PM all winter.

Farmers Market of the Ozarks4139 S. Nature Center Way Rd.

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What truly sets us apart is an emphasis on personal connections. We invite you to embarkon a journey with job seekers just like you, supported by people who care. On the 2nd and4th Tuesday of each month you can be Made to Work! Call Ryan Rust at 417-851-4510 formore information.

Made to WorkConvoy of Hope

MonFri

The magic is back at the History Museum on the Square! Every night, meet Cruiser, Santa’sRoute 66 Reindeer and his Friends in “Windows at the Fox.” This event is free to thepublic! Visit our festive holiday exhibit in our historic Fox Theatre where you will enjoy“Then And Now ~ Downtown for Christmas.” “Windows at the Fox” is Free. “Then andNow” exhibit in the Fox Theatre | Adults $5 Kids $3.

Then and Now - Downtown for ChristmasHistory Museum on the Square

First Friday Art Walk offers original art, live music, art demonstrations, food, fun and morein 27 participating venues. Enjoy the art, meet the artists and experience Springfield'sfavorite free arts event.

First Friday Art WalkDowntown Springfield2nd

Watch as skilled divers feed the fish in the freshwater aquarium at Bass Pro Shops®

Outdoor World® in Springfield. This event is free and happens daily.

Fish FeedingBass Pro Shops Outdoor3rd

Great Circle is an agency thatprovides a unique spectrum of

behavioral health services to childrenand families. With specializedprograms and highly-trained

professionals, we provide hope tothose in difficult circumstancesthroughout Missouri and beyond.

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HOW MUCH MONEY WAS PLACED IN THE SCHOOLS THIS YEAR?

HOW YOU CAN HELP?

The Foundation for

provides grant support to teachers and principals all across our district each year, supporting over

25,000 students.

This year grants were awarded for iPads, Laptops,

books. musical instruments, college tours, and many

more!

In a record year, we funded over 100 grants totaling $325,663!

1131 Boonville Avenue Springfield, MO 65802 Tel 417-523-0144

online at http://www.supportsps.org/donate

WHAT IS THE BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM?

WHAT TYPES OF PROJECTS WERE FUNDED?

BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM!

Raise a glass to 417 Magazine’s fourth annual Whiskey Fest! Featur-ing more than 200 whiskeys, bourbons, Scotches and spirits from allover the world , Whiskey Fest is a night of sampling and educationin a laid back whiskey oasis. Enjoy live music by Mercer and Johnsonand whiskey-inspired food to soak up the spirits. Plus, all tastingtickets include free seminars, beer and mead sampling and customcocktails. Grand Tasting Ticket $65 | VIP Ticket $99 | Sober DriverTicket $20.

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The 6th Annual Springfield Boat and RV Sale & Show promises to be the same great show as our other lineup of shows, selling lots of Boats & RVs at special show prices and financing. From Fishing Boats, Ski Boats & Family Fun Boats to 5th Wheels, Toy Haulers, Pull Trailers and Pop-Ups, your summer toy is sure to be on display here!!

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"Maker" is a feature documentary looking into the maker move-ment in America reforming the economy with a new wave of Do-It-Yourself and Do-It-Together. The “Maker Movement”, sometimes called the "Third Industrial Revolution," subverts traditional manu-facturing by building on innovative concepts such as open source, local manufacturing, crowd funding, and digital fabrication. Break-ing the hobbyist movement stereotype, "Maker" delves deep intothis ecosystem of design and manufacturing in the Internet era. The film explores the ideas, tools, and personalities that are driving the Maker Movement – and returns with a timely snapshot of one of the transforming influences of the current age.

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Laverne Cox is a critically acclaimed actress who currently appears in the Netflix original series Orange is the New Black, playing the groundbreaking role of "Sophia Burset," an incarcerated African American transgender woman. Laverne is the first trans woman of color to have a leading role on a mainstream scripted television show. Time named Sophia Burset the 4th most influential fictional character of 2013. She is an advocate who is passionate about telling stories that reflect the transgender experience and the history of nonfiction transgender representation in mainstream media. Join us to learn Cox's unique story of overcoming challenges in pursuit of an acting career.

Speaker Lavern CoxMissouri State University - Plaster Student Union, Robert W. Theater20th

Robert Burns Night is an annual celebration held the world over in honor of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet, and includes traditional Scottish food, music, dancing, bagpipes, kilts, and other forms of Scottish culture. Haggis will be served. Highland dress encouraged, but not required. For more information on this event please visit www.springfieldmissouriscots.org

Robert Burns SupperWhite River Conference Center24th

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Missouri State University's JQH Arena for a family-friendly show of athlet-ics and entertainment. They will also be honoring a Hometown Hero, an active, wounded or retired member of the military. Doors open at 6pm. For more information please call 1-888-476-7849

Harlem GlobetrottersJQH Areana29th

Springfield’s Only Premier Stand Up Comedy Show! Every FourthFriday at 8pm at the Downtown Artists Collective. For moreinformation on each months line up call 417-872-2658 or visttheir website at info@springfieldimprov.com

Fourth Friday FunniesSpringfield Improv30th

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Bass Pro Shops1935 S Campbell AveSpringfield, MO 65807fitness@basspro.com

Mark your calendars for the 2015 Bass Pro Shops

Outdoor Fitness Festival!We look forward to seeing you and appreciate

your support of our partner charities.Registration Opens February 10th ForAll 2015 Races

Visitfitness.basspro.com

to register

Rock4Kids Paint the RunApril 25

Polar Bear RunTBD

Outdoor DaysSeptember 5 & 6

Tour De BassOctober 4

Note: this is a Sunday

Dogwood Canyon Trail Runs

October 17 & 18

Rock4Kids Zombie RunOctober 24

Wellness ConferenceOctober 29

Marathon Weekend ExpoOctober 29-November 1

Camo Fun Run/WalkOctober 31

Marathon, Half, 5K, RelayNovember 1

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, Inc., is a champion for children in our area,helping them to realize their potential, build their futures and strengthen our com-munities. They do this by connecting Littles, children, with Bigs, adults who wish tomake a difference in the life of a child. Big Brothers Big Sisters has been in Spring-field since 1993 and now supports over 1300 matches annually in 10 counties.

Local runners, walkers, cyclists and families are well aware of the treasure we havein the Ozark Greenways. These hard-surfaced paths have minimal grade andprovide free public access for non-motorized uses; bicycling, walking, running, skat-ing and wheelchairs. Formed in 1991 by a group of citizens who wished to pre-serve the Ozark’s natural heritage through the development of a greenway trailnetwork, the Ozark Greenways continues to preserve our local trail system whileexpanding trails to meet the needs of our community.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, and Ozark Greenways, Inc.

CALL FOR CHARITIESRaise money for your charity while raising awareness of your mission!

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fitness Festival is looking for charitiesto become the “Official Charities” for all events. Its a great wayto raise money and awareness in the community. The OutdoorFitness Festival has continued to grow each year and can pro-vide an established audience for your message.

Contact Melissa Bondy for more information: mlbondy@basspro.com

We all need some guidance sometimes. This section is to inform you ofhow the nonprofits are spending their donor dollars to help the com-

munity. They will share their statistics with you, the programs andservices they offer and why you should continue giving or start giving,to them. The information you find here will help guide you to volun-

teer or donate to the wonderful nonprofits in the community.

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Each year, The Hamels Foundation offers area schools the opportunity to apply for grant funding to support educational opportunities and projects throughout the Ozarks. Recently The Hamels Foundation awarded grant funds to three area schools and one local non-profit organization.

Pleasant View Elementary School received a grant in the amount of $2,160 to purchase new book shelving for the school library. This new, kid-friendly shelving will allow students in lower grades to access age-appropriate books more easily. Instead of traditional shelving, book bins will be installed that will let young readers see the covers of available books making selection more effective.

The Nixa High School Journalism Depart-ment was awarded a grant in the amount of $2,500 to purchase new cameras, tripods and accessories to be used by students interested in journalism. Teacher Brittany Parry has seen her program more than triple in just three years and the existing equipment limited the exposure that students had to access needed supplies.

Weaver Elementary received $3,000 to help meet basic needs of the school. The Hamels Foundation is an annual partner with Weaver Elementary and regularly meets with school staff and administrators to learn about the many needs faced by the school. These funds will be used to enhance the educational opportunities for students at Weaver Elementary.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield received a grant in the amount of $3,000 to provide an ‘Invest to Invest’ program at each of their three clubs located in Spring-field through their financial literacy project. ‘Invest to Invest’ will allow teen members of the club to select a stock, follow it progress, and learn how the market works in the real-world. Any funds made by the participants are then donated to a non-profit through the clubs fundrais-ing program.

In addition to the grants recently awarded, The Hamels Foundation has agreed to a funding commitment totaling $54,000 to support the Academy of Exploration during the course of the next three years. These funds will allow for the lease of the two classrooms needed for the Academy of Exploration to reside in the Discovery Center. In addition, Springfield Public Schools has developed a budget that provides two teachers and curriculum annually to the program, as well as provid-ing the additional required resources needed to make students successful. To complete the partnership, Discovery Center has agreed to bring 40 students into the walls of their non-profit museum every day, giving them the opportunity to learn in an environment conducive to a comprehensive understanding of the STEM subjects

The Hamels Foundation is currently accepting applications for our 2015 ‘Partner in Education’ grant process. Any teacher or school located in the Ozarks is eligible to apply. For grant guidelines, deadlines and information visit our website www.thehamelsfoundation.org or you can email Kelly Anderson at Kelly@thehamelsfoundation.org

6th annual ‘Diamonds in the Rough’ Casino Night & Poker Tournament a Success.

On Friday, December 5, 2014 one of the most exciting events in the Ozarks was held as The Hamels Foundation hosted the

6th annual “Diamond in the Rough” Casino Night & Poker Tournament presented by BKD Wealth Advisors at the beautiful Veridian Event Center in downtown Springfield, MO! Participants got the chance to mingle and try their luck against Philadelphia Phillies 2008 World Series MVP and 3-time MLB All-Star Cole Hamels and his wife Heidi, a former Survivor contestant and Buffalo, MO native! Cole and Heidi Hamels are co-founders of The Hamels Foundation and spend their off-season in the Ozarks.

More than 300 guests enjoyed a limited seat Poker Tournament, table games like Blackjack and Roulette, along with great prizes, beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction that featured one-of-a-kind autograph items, gift certificates home décor, and more!

In addition to an entertaining evening event, lead sponsors met at Scotch & Soda for a pre-event social hour with Cole and Heidi. Overall the 2014 “Diamond in the Rough” Casino Night & Poker Tournament presented by BKD Wealth Advisors raised almost $60,000 to support programs and projects of The Hamels Foundation in the Ozarks.

100% of all proceeds raised during the annual “Diamonds in the Rough’ Casino Night & Poker Tournament will be used to support educational programs and projects of The Hamels Foundation.

For more information about upcoming events, visit online at www.thehamelsfoundation.org or email Kelly Anderson at Kelly@thehamelsfoundation.org.

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Just a note of thanks toCCCS helping me get agrip on my debts, I wasreally worried and appre-hensive before my appoint-ment. Landy sat with meand we looked over myfinancial situation and cameup with a workable plan. Ileft the office with such asense of relief. Thanks

Landy and CCCS forgetting me back on

track.

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! #$ %&' ()*+,- &*- &'/0'1 2- %#get our lives back. We foundourselves with credit card debt from abusiness we no longer owned. Withthe high interest rates and multiple3*+1- 4' 3#2/1 5#% -'' *5 '51 %# 6% *//7The CCCS Financial coach-Kathy S.sat us down and told us everythingwould be okay and she was going toshow us how. They helped lower our

interest rates and combined allcards so we were paying

one monthly payment.We are now able tomake smart financialchoices because ofthe wonderful workof CCCS of theOzarks.

L. and K.

Wow, I just made my last debtpayment through CCCS and Iam so relieved. It hasn’t beeneasy and I had to changesome of my behaviors aboutmoney, but it has paid off!!Thanks CCCS for getting meon the right path. Specialthanks to my counselor, LandyD. who was patient, kind, andalways took time to talk withme.

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Only two more payments left!Four years ago, I came to see youand I was a mess! Look at meknow and I even have a savingsaccount. Going with CCCS was alife saver for me.

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My late fatherin law referredme to youragency. He wentthru you and paidoff over $75,000 indebt. Thru you, mywife and I have paid$25,000 off and realizewe don’t have to havecredit cards. My career isin banking, but as yousaw, excessive debt is norespecter of persons orprofessions.

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“Those who can, do. Those whocan do more, volunteer.” This quoteexemplifies our Ronald McDonald HouseCharities® volunteers. Local individuals goabove and beyond to ensure that our Housesand The Tooth Truck are maintained andthat the families and children who needour help receive excellent care. We couldn’tdo it without you!

Find out how you can become a volunteer,visit www.RMHCozarks.org today!

Small Acts Transformthe World.

The world is hugged by thefaithful arms of volunteers.– Terri Guillemets

Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiantpages in the biography of souls. – David Thomas

We can’t help everyone,but everyone can helpsomeone. – Ronald Reagan

Alone wecan do so little;together wecan do so much.– Helen Keller

No act of kindness,no matter how small,is ever wasted – Aesop

Whereverthere is ahuman being,there is anopportunityfor a kindness.– Seneca

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Well, it’s a new year and I am excited for afresh start! I think most people look towarda new year with the idea that it might be abetter year than the last one. I’m no excep-tion to that. 2014 was not the most friendlyyear in terms of health for my family. Mymother and two of my brothers were diag-nosed with cancer. Finding out that you carrythe genetics for not one, but two very dif-ferent types of cancer can really cause a per-son to reflect on what is most important. Ahealthy family is at the top of my list.

Living in a community like this one makes ahuge difference. There are so many organi-zations that are available to help those thatare facing health problems. I want to sharesome information with you about the variousnonprofits that are here to support healthand the ways in which they do it. I hope thatthis inspires you to get involved in some way,to help make a difference in the life of some-one else.

Most of us know that Children’s Mira-cle Network helps children fight healthproblems. From cancer to heart prob-lems, CMN is there to help families withfinancial assistance and support. Inaddition to that, they also offer pre-ventive measures to help keep kids safe.

For more info on CMN and these preventive measures, visit coxhealthcmn.com.

When a child is hungry orunhealthy it is hard forthem to succeed in school.

Care to Learn meets the immediate needs for children in the commu-nity. From hearing aids to new shoes, food to clothes that fit, Care toLearn helps kids stay healthy so that they can enjoy the present and worktoward a happy future. For more info call 417-862-7771.

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If your loved one is showing symptoms of Alzheimers, it can be very scary.The local chapter of Alzheimers Association offers support groups, onlinetools and education, a 24/7 help line, community resource finder and un-derstanding. They can help you understand the various stages and can iden-tify with the challenges and feelings you are dealing with. Call 417-886-2199 for more information.

Giving Help & Hope to FamiliesImpacted by Breast Cancer

BCFO helps women fight-ing breast cancer withsupport, financial assis-tance and education.Sometimes just having

someone to talk to that has been there and survived is the biggest help. Oth-er times it is help with bills while going through treatment.Whatever the need,BCFO is there to provide comfort and help to those fighting breast cancer. Call417-862-3838 for more information.

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CPO provides a vastarray of programs andservices to increasehealth in the commu-

nity. Some of these are: substance abuse & violence prevention, communityand neighborhood development, early childhood and family development, af-fordable housing and homeless prevention. Visit commpartnership.org formore details about the programs and services they provide.

Great Circle is an agency that provides a unique spec-trum of behavioral health services to children and fam-ilies. They offer specialized programs and have highlytrained professionals in place to provide hope to thosein difficult circumstances throughout Missouri. Someof the many services they provide are: foster care,

autism care, emergency shelter for homeless youth, respite care, self injurytreatment and parenting education. For more information visit greatcircle.orgor call 417-865-1646.

Serving 17 counties, SWMOA develops coordi-nated services to encourage the optimal healthand independence of older adults. From a hotmeal in a senior center dining room to regularvisits of a homemaker aide, SWMOA matches

services to the needs of each individual. For more info: 417-862-0762.

For people facing domestic violence,TheVictim Center provides free counseling,crisis intervention and advocacy to men,women and children that have been the

victims of violent or sexual crimes. The agency also provides prevention edu-cation programs to schools and business/community groups. To volunteer orfor more info call 417-863-7273.

GYNCA provides support, financial assistance andeducation to women fighting gynecological cancers.Whether you need a hug, a gas card or help findingresources, GYNCA is there to help. For more info call417-869-2220.

Council of Churches provides sev-eral programs to help keep ushealthy. Ambassadors for Chil-dren helps abused and neglectedchildren in the Ozarks. Child CareAware provides quality training

for Early Childhood Professionals. Childcare Food Program monitors healthymeals in home-based day cares. Crosslines provides a food pantry and serv-ices for families in crisis. Daybreak Adult Day care for the elderly and dis-abled. Safe to Sleep, provides a shelter for homeless women. For more info,please call 417-862-3586.

DCO helps children facing developmentaldisabilities live a healthy, happy life.Through the services provided at DCO,lives are changed. Babies are able to startearly intervention therapy as early as

birth.Therapy can be provided in the home or parents can send their child toa day care that is fully inclusive. Because of DCO in the community, everyonebelongs. For more info call 417-892-0896.

The Doula Foundation provides emo-tional care, advocacy and comfort tomothers and their families duringpregnancy, childbirth and early par-enthood by providing services that

ease the physical and emotional challenges of childbirth.They also offer child-birth classes, prenatal yoga, childbirth education, breastfeeding classes anddoula support. For more info, call 417-832-9222.

ETC serves children and adults withdisabilities by providing accreditedequine assisted therapy services in-cluding Therapeutic Riding, Hippother-apy and Equine Facilitated therapies.

Equine-assisted therapies use the natural movement of a horse to strengthenmuscles and increase body awareness, muscle coordination, communicationand self-confidence. Call 417-830-1409 for more information.

GOTR inspires young girls to be joyful, healthy andconfident using a fun, experience based curriculumwhich creatively integrates running. Programs areprovided within the schools and girls are encour-aged to find their limitless potential and boldly pur-sue their dreams. For more info call 417-763-3646.

Serving 29 counties, American RedCross of Southern Missouri answersthe call whenever disaster strikes.Residential fires are the most fre-

quent response and The Red Cross provides comfort, hope and financial as-sistance for lodging, food and other items that are needed. In addition to meet-ing the needs of disaster relief, the Red Cross also provides life saving train-ing, from Babysitter Training to Wilderness First Aid, they offer a variety oftraining. For more information call 417-832-9500.

I have barely scratched the surface of what these won-derful organizations do to restore health to those inneed. The best way to show appreciation for their hardwork is to find a way to get involved. Maybe that meansmaking a donation, or giving of your time.We hope wewill never be in the position to need the services pro-vided, but if we aren’t, doesn’t it seem right to try tohelp someone facing it? The future is not certain and younever know when tables can turn and you’re the onesearching for answers, help and healing. Make a differ-ence and do something to show you care! Happy 2015everyone!

High temperature cooking methods — like charbroiling, grilling over an open flame, broiling and pan-frying - can cause the forma-tion of undesirable chemicals when used tocook beef, pork, fish, and poultry.

"This is especially the case if the cookingtemperature is above 300 degreesFahrenheit," said Dr. Lydia Kaume, a nutrition and health education specialistwith University of Missouri Extension."These chemicals are known as heterocy-clic amines (HCAs) and polycyclicaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)."

The HCA's are formed as a reaction of meat proteins, sugars and muscle creatinine to the high heat. Longer cooking times and heatinfluence the number of HCA's formed. For example, well done, grilled or barbecued chicken and steak all have high concentrations of HCAs.

PAHs are formed in open fire grilling as fat and juice drip from meats and charred foodsresulting in flames. These flames contain PAHs that adhere to the surface of the meat.Cooking methods that expose meat to smoke or charring contribute to PAH formation.

Smoked meats, cigarette smoke and car exhaust fumes also contain PAH.

"These chemicals are of concern because when we consume foods containing HCAs and PAHs, certain body enzymes will process these chemicals through a process known as 'bioactivation' making them capable of damaging our DNA.Researchers have used animals to study the effects of HCA's and PAH's and found that their exposure causes tumors of breast, colon, liver, skin, lung, prostate and other organs," said Kaume.

Similar studies are difficult to conduct inhumans because it is difficult to control forindividual differences, exact levels of these chemicals consumed and also capture detailedcooking methods. Kaume says scientists have used numerous epidemiologic studies usingquestionnaires to examine participants' meatconsumption and meat cooking methods toestimate HCA and PAH exposures.

These studies have associated the high consumption of well-done, fried, or barbecued meats with increased risks of colorectal,pancreatic, and prostate cancer.

"An interesting fact is that different individuals have different bioactivation levels, which mean that, cancer risks associated with exposure to HCAs and PAHs may vary from one person to another," said Kaume.

While researchers continue to study this subject, concerned individuals are advised to reduce exposure. For example, avoid prolonged cooking time at high temperatures as well as direct exposure of meat to an open flame.

Other ways to reduce exposure include: using a microwave oven to cook meat prior to exposure to high temperatures to lower the time for HCA formation; regularly turn meat over on a high heat source to lower HCA exposure; getting rid of charred portions of meat; and avoid the use of gravy made from meat drippings.

For more information on nutrition, go online to http://extension.missouri.edu or contact one of the nutrition and health specialists working in the Ozarks: Dr. Lydia Kaume in Barton County, (417) 682-3579; Dr. Pam Duitsman, in Greene County, (417) 881-8909.

Meat Cooking Methods May Increase Cancer RisksSay Researchers

Source: Dr. Lydia Kaume, (417) 682-3579

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By David BurtonMU Extension

We know that the magazine wouldn't be complete without a section thatthe nonprofits can refer to and learn from. In our Teach Me section we will

share articles from Dan Prater of Drury on Nonprofit Communication, as wellas articles on the subjects of fundraising, sustainability and marketing. We

know that nonprofits work hard and are always looking for ways to improvetheir operations, communicate better and operate more efficiently.

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A friend once told me, “When I retirefrom business, I’ll think about gettinga job at a nonprofit.”

My friend’s mindset is typical ofpeople who don’t understand today’snonprofits and have bought intosome oft-repeated myths aboutworking in the industry.

Myth No. 1: Nonprofit employees are mostly social workersYears ago,many nonprofits were places where social workers, nuns, and retirees spenttheir time meeting community needs (feeding, housing, educating, counseling, etc.)

Today’s nonprofits are still addressing community problems, but organizations haveevolved into much, much more.They are now at the forefront of solving complex lifeissues and, in some cases, are providing the safety net that once was one of the pri-mary roles of government.

As the sector has matured, the men and women who work at nonprofits haveevolved as well. Having the heart (passion) is still necessary. But equally importantis the head (knowledge) to make sure these important operations are efficient andeffective.

For that reason, today’s nonprofits employ more than just social workers. You’ll alsofind professionals with PhDs, MBAs, JDs, and degrees in business, psychology, andother specialized education working in organizations.

by Dan PraterThe Center for Nonprofit Communication

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www.Drury.edu/Nonprofit

Myth No. 2: Nonprofits employ people who can’t succeedin the business worldThe men and women who work at nonprofit organizations are highly mo-tivated and intelligent. Those choose their careers based on a desire tomake the world a better place to live — not on how much fortune orfame they can gain.

Many people make the jump from for-profit to nonprofit.Those with back-grounds in government, finance, private businesses, and corporations findtheir skills and experience blend nicely with nonprofit work.

Myth No. 3: Nonprofit employers are mostly small operationsThere are plenty of small nonprofit organizations. But there are alsomany large, multifaceted operations with hundreds or thousands of em-ployees.

In many communities, nonprofits are the largest employers. In Springfield,Mo., the two largest employers are nonprofits (hospitals), employing morethan 10,000 each. In addition, several other major employers are non-profits. You’ll find similar scenarios in cities throughout the United States,where major employers are nonprofit organizations.

In fact, the nonprofit industry is larger than the for-profit industry in manycommunities. Using Springfield, Mo. as an example, more than 50 percentof the city’s total workforce (excluding the civic sector) is employed by anonprofit organization.

Myth No. 4: Nonprofit employees don’t get paid decent wagesIt is true that most people working in nonprofit organizations are not over-paid. But salaries and benefits have risen considerably over the pastdecade.

A nationwide study of nonprofits found that average salary for a nonprofitexecutive director in the U.S. is $107,651. In Springfield, the average an-nual salary of an executive director is $88,828. Of course, that number isslightly inflated because it includes the salaries of hospital presidents.Without the healthcare institutions included, the average E.D. salary is stillmore than $65,000. For non-executive workers, the average is over$52,000 a year. Entry-level employees make about $32,000 a year.

The wages of the nonprofit sector are, at all levels, highly competitive withother industries.

Myth No. 5: Nonprofits will hire any warm body that comesthrough the doorMost organizations are filled with men and women who are extremelypassionate about the work, and they are very picky about who they em-ploy. They are looking for people who have the skills, determination, andpassion to do whatever it takes to see the mission accomplished.

A lot of nonprofits are very well known and respected and are considereda desirable place to work. So it’s not surprising that these groups receivea flood of applications when vacancies occur, allowing them to select froma pool of quality candidates.

Myth No. 6:Working at a nonprofit is easier than workingat a for-profit companyWorking in the nonprofit sector is not for the faint-hearted, lazy, or self-ish person. In many ways, it can be harder than working at a for-profit.

Nonprofits usually have very limited budgets, which means they mustmake do with less. They have to stretch dollars and frequently makegreat sacrifices in order to help the organization succeed.The hours canbe long and the demands for their help can be overwhelming at times.

Beyond the financial and physical challenges, the work can be emo-tionally draining.Working every day with wicked problems can take itstoll.

But the rewards go far beyond monetary. There is great satisfaction inhelping people in need and knowing you had a part in making ourworld a better place to live. Studies have shown people working in thenonprofit industry have much higher satisfaction rates than those work-ing in the for-profit sector.

Myth No. 7: All nonprofit organizations do social workWhile some nonprofits groups are actively engaged in “social good,”there are many other types of work within the sector.

There are more than 25 different types of tax-exempt organizations.These include hospitals, colleges and universities, faith-based groups,labor unions, animal shelters, credit unions, sports leagues, historic or-ganizations, chambers of commerce, scientific groups, neighborhoodassociations, country clubs, and many other different types of organi-zations.

Employees in nonprofits have varied and challenging daily tasks thatare frequently outside the realm of social work.

Myth No. 8: Nonprofit work is not a professionIt is not unusual to find those who have spent their entire career work-ing in the nonprofit industry.

Decades ago, the nonprofit industry was filled with organizations ranby one part-time paid employee and a handful of volunteers. Buttoday’s organizations have highly skilled employees who have made acareer of nonprofit work.

It’s well known that today’s young men and women (often called Mil-lennials) are civic-minded, determined to change the world. Their de-termination and passion is a perfect fit for most nonprofit organizations.Many in this age group are now viewing nonprofit work as a lifelongpursuit.

Colleges and universities now offer academic programs designed totrain the new wave of engaged students and current nonprofit indus-try professionals. Degrees with words like Nonprofit, Philanthropy, andSocial Enterprise have popped up throughout the United States andonline.

Whatever place you are in your career choice — starting new, consid-ering a change, or nearing retirement — you should give serious con-sideration to working in the nonprofit industry!

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As college costs soar out of control, and student loan debt hasnow surpassed credit card debt in the United States, a local cou-ple has decided to reach out to try to make a difference in ourcommunity.

Michael and Jessica Trask of Ozark, who have two nieces near-ing college age and many other nephews and nieces growing upquickly, will be teaching free classes in the coming weeks to showparents exactly how to qualify for financial aid, no matter howmuch money they make, or how good of a student they have.

“Most parents are completely lost when it comes to the financialaid system, and have no clue about how the rules work in the realworld,” Trask states. “There is a ton of money available at top-notch schools even for families that earn a six figure income to-day, if parents just knew the right way to apply.We are going toshow them how.”

The workshops will focus on little-known ways of getting moneyfor college that area high schools may not be aware of their stu-dents. The class will include such topics as how to double or tripleyour eligibility for free grant money, the secret to sending yourchild to a private or state school for less than the cost of a jun-ior college, and how to avoid the single biggest mistake that 9out of 10 parents make when filling out college forms.

‘Once a family understands the system and the right way to ap-proach it, almost no school in the country is out of their financialreach.They can avoid the whole student loan mess that so manyother families are in by taking just a little time to educate them-selves. This free no strings attached class, is the perfect way to getthat head start you need’

Seating is free, but space islimited by the size of therooms. This invitation is forboth parents and students.For more information, such asdates and locations, pleasecall 417-720-4272 and leavea message with us, alongwith your return number. Wewill return your call to con-firm your reservation.

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