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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI

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314 S. Washington ISedalia, Missouri 653011 (660) 826-83311 [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION June 1,2009 Jenelle Conner

Outreach Specialist Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri [email protected] (660) 826-8331

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Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival Pianists to Perform At Boys & Girls Club Summer Program

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What: Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival pianists William Perkins and Morgan Siever to showcase their musical talents on June 4, from 10:30 to II :30 a.m. during the Boys & Girls Club summer program at Parkview Elementary.

Who: William Perkins is a 16-year-old pianist from a small town in the Central Valley of California called Riverbank. At eleven, Will began taking piano lessons. After 2 years of regular lessons and studying baritone in school, he discovered the genre of Ragtime. This music captivated Will, thus he went out to the music store and bought the first book he found with Scott Joplin's origi nal song "Maple Leaf Rag." And as they say, the rest is history.

Will also enjoys baseball, football, and is currently working on attaining his Eagle Scout. For the last two years, he placed 1st in the West Coast Ragtime Festival Youth Competition for his divisions. More recently, Will has been exploring into the world of Jelly Roll Morton and Fats Waller under the guidance of Frederick Hodges and his hometown teacher, Bob Dahlin.

Morgan Siever is twelve years old and lives in Carlyle, lilinois. This is Morgan's fourth year performing at the Scott Joplin Festival here in Sedalia. Morgan's recent honors include a 1st

Superior for "Golliwogs Rag" for District band competition in February. "Golliwogs Rag" was also performed by Morgan at SlUE in October. Since she received a 1SI place, she went on to play it at Wheaton College for the state level competition in November. She performed at the Festival for the Classic Ragtime Society of Indianapolis in August. At The Friends of Scott Joplin Competition at Meramec College, she received a Ist place for "I've Found a New Baby." At the same competition in St. Louis, Morgan received an Honorable Mention in 2005 and 2nd place in 2006, 2007, and 2008. At the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest in Peoria. illinois, Morgan participated with the juniors (8-18) in 2005, placed 4th in 2006, 7th place in 2007, and 3rd in 2008. Morgan was a guest soloist with the Alton Symphony Orchestra in April 2006. Morgan has also performed at the Missouri Historical Society and performs regularly at the Ragtime Rendezvous at Dressel's in St. Louis, as well.

When: On June 4, from 10:30 to 11 :30 a.m. at Parkview Elementary located at 190 I S New York Ave in Sedalia, MO.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central MiSSOUri IS proud to announce that Scott Joplin Festival pianists, Morgan Siever and William Perkins will be performing dUring the Boys & Girls Club summer program at Parkview Elementary on June 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival pianists William Perkins and Morgan Siever to showcase their musical talents on June 4, from 10: 30 to 11.30 a.m. during the Boys & Girls Club summer program at Parkview Elementary.

William Perkins is a 16-year-old pianist from a small town In the Central Valley of California called Riverbank. At eleven, Will began taking piano lessons. After 2 years of regular lessons and studying baritone in school, he discovered the genre of Ragtime. This music captivated Will, thus he went out to the music store and bought the first book he found with Scott Joplin's original song "Maple Leaf Rag." And as they say, the rest IS history.

Will also enjoys baseball, football, and is currently working on attaining hiS Eagle Scout. For the last two years, he placed 1st in the West Coast Ragtime Festival Youth Competition for his divisions. More recently, Will has been exploring into the world of Jelly Roll Morton and Fats Waller under the guidance of Frederick Hodges and hiS hometown teacher, Bob Dahlin.

Morgan Siever is 12 years old and lives in Carlyle, Illinois. ThiS IS Morgan's fourth year performing at the Scott Joplin Festival here in Sedalia. Morgan's recent honors include a 1st Superior for "Golliwogs Rag" for District band competition in February. "Golliwogs Rag" was also performed by Morgan at SIUE In October. Since she received a 1st place, she went on to play it at Wheaton College for the state level competition in November. She performed at the Festival for the Classic Ragtime Society of Indianapolis in August. At The Friends of Scott Joplin Competition at Meramec College, she received a 1st place for "I've

'-- --' Found a New Baby." At the same competition In St. LOUIS, Morgan received an Honorable Mention In 2005 and 2nd place In 2006, 2007, and 2008. At the World Championship Old-Time Piano PlaYing Contest In Peoria, Illinois, Morgan participated with the Juniors (8-18) in 2005, placed 4th in 2006, 7th place in 2007, and 3rd in 2008. Morgan was a guest soloist with the Alton Symphony Orchestra In April 2006. Morgan has also performed at the MiSSOUri Historical Society and performs regularly at the Ragtime Rendezvous at Dressel's in St. Louis, as well.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3,2009ecords THE DEMOCRAT SALUTES

J.C. PENNEY HELPS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

J.C. Penney in Thompson Hills Shopping Center in Sedalia raised $2,899 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri with two fund raiser , the

round-up and JC. Penney Day of Giving Back programs.

In December, j.e. Penney customen; were invited to roundup their 1.c. Penney purchases to the nearest dollar and donate the dif

ference to the lC. Penney Afte~hoolFund,apublic charity that provides at-risk children access to after school programs.

j.C. Penney also launched a new campaign in September called j.C. Penney Day of Givini( Back.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri received a $2,000 donation from Inter-State Studio in December. The donation is helping support area youth by encouraging positive youth development through the Club's after-school and summer programming. Pictured, from left, Jeremy Ellis, Tammy WilliamsSmith, Boys and Girls Club executive director Brett Barth-Fagan; Lori Williams and Sarah Sartain.

From Sept. 14-28, JC. Penney customers could purchase a $5 coupon good for 20 percent off almost all purchases made on Sept 28. All proceeds from the coupons sold at the Sedalia lC. Penney were donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION June 19,2009 Jenelle Conner

Outreach Specialist Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri [email protected] (660) 826-8331

The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Receives Donations

On June 17, the Pettis County R-12 summer school's 51\ 6th and 7th graders presented the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri with a check for $41.40 during the Clubs teen summer program. The Pettis County R-12 students have been collecting cans as part of their summer school service project and they choose to donate the money they made from recycling the cans to the Boys & Girls Club.

Photo ill: Back (L to R): Logan Tyler, Morgan DeMoss, Brenda Carveyal, Boys & Girls Club Executive Director, Brett Barth-Fagan, Middle (L to R): Khris Williams, Cora Hathaway, Kaya Archsmbault, Brittany Roberts, Addison Selvey, Miranda Boggs Front (L to R): Trevor Crosswhite, Blaide Comfort, Parker Schouten, Casey Baldwin

* * * * * * * * * * * * The Sedalia Lions Club is an active part of our community. Each year they donate approximately $10,000 to area charities, youth groups, and hearing and sight loss-prevention programs. On June 17 during a noon meeting at Best Western, the local Lions chapter donated $250 each to the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri and to two other local non-profit organizations.

Photo ID (left to right): Sedalia Lions Club member and Pettis County Sheriff, Kevin Bond with Brett Barth-Fagan, Boys & Girls Club Executive Director

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Photo submitted Check presentation Summer youth participants along with (front row, left to right) Elle Wasson, Sedalia Pettis County United Way director, and Brett Ba:1h-Fagan, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of West Central Missouri, accept a $436.50 check from Tom Van Leer, business manager for UPS. Proceeds from a re

cent UPS employee fund-raiser benefitted the Boys & Girls Club.

Photo submitted On June 17 during a noon meeting at Best Western State Fair Motor Inn, 32nd and Limit, the Sedalia Lions Club donated $250 each to the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri and to two other local non-profit organizations. Show from left are Sedalia Lions Club member and Pettis County Sheriff Kevin Bond with Brett Barth-Fagan, Boys & Girls Club executive director.

Baseball The RBI League is a

Major League Baseballsponsored summer youth program. It offers free college-level coaching clinics, free Kansas City Royals tickets on the designated RBI Night, and opportunities to participate in tournament play beyond the league. Registration runs from midYOUTHsports February to May 1. It is free to those children eligible for the free lunch program, and $20 for all others. There are 53 tean1S for ages 5 to 18. Information can be found at the Boys and Girls Club, local schools, and Pummill's Sporting Goods. The Web site is www.sedaliarbi.org.

SYDNEY BRINK/DEMOCRAT LIVING HERE: A GUIDE TO PETTIS COUNTY 2009 Kyle Morey, a pitcher for the Mets, fields a grounder from the Cubs' Jack Benton and gets the out at first base during a game in the 9-10 division of the RBI youth baseball league. BOYS AND GIRLSclub

The Boys and Girls Club operates a series of programs to keep children busy during the summer and the school year. The main club is located at the Sedalia Com

munity Center at 314 S. Washington Ave.

The club office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The club runs a summer program and after-school programs dUling the school year. The club emphasizes creativity, char

acter development, career skills and the arts. Its mis

sion is "to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as caring and productive citi

zens within the fi-amework of their family and community."

Brett Barth-Fagan is the executive director. The phone number is 826-8331.

SYDNEY BRINK/DEMOCRAl After the morning snack at the Boys and Girls Club of Central Missouri, it's rally or spirit time for kindergarten through fourth grades. The group splits in half and competes to garner the most points. The format on this morning was trivia questions and Megan Nusser, 8, shot her hand up before staff member Daniel Savage, right, could ask the question.

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SUMMER SERVINGS: BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI'S SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM GETS BOOST

The Walmart Foundation Grant Helps Provide Wholesome Meals for Club Members

Sedalia, MO -- July 1, 2009 -- It is estimated that more than 12 million children who qualify to receive a free or reduced-price lunch during the academic year may be deprived of this vital meal during the summer months when school is out. To help combat that trend locally, Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is the recipient of a little extra help in the form of a $6,000 Summer Servings grant through a partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and the Walmart Foundation to ensure that Club members have access to nutritious meals and snacks this summer.

"With the current economic downturn, we've seen a decline in resources while simultaneously receiving a record number of requests from families and children in need - many of whom have never had to ask for public assistance," said Brett Barth-Fagan, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri. "This grant from the Walmart Foundation is greatly appreciated as it comes at a time when so many families are struggling to provide their children with healthy meals this summer. We are able to step up and help our families during these hard economic times."

Through support from the Summer Food Service Program and the Walmart Summer Savings grant, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is providing a free lunch and snack to all youth ages 6 to 18 at two of the Sedalia Club locations. The food is served at the Club's Downtown facility located in at 314 S Washington and at the Parkview Elementary location at 1901 S New York Ave. The Club also serves a lunch for youth at the Sedalia Housing District located at 500 Welch Ct. from noon to 12:30 p.m. lunches are available to any youth in the community and to eligible disabled adults over 18 at any of the three sites serviced by the Boys & Girls Club.

The collaboration between the Walmart Foundation and BGCA, is an example of how private-public partnerships can help alleviate some of the nation's pressing problems, by combining efforts from corporate, non-profit and governmental sectors to ensure that Americans have access to wholesome meals.

"We continue to see the impact that the economy is having on our neighbors - they are stretching their budgets and looking to us for help in our stores and through our giving," said Margaret McKenna, president of the Walmart Foundation. "Hunger relief is a cause that enables our company's strengths to work for the greater good. From supporting ummer feeding programs to donating food, we're

committed to doing all we can to help end hunger for our nation's children, parents, homeless and all who have found themselves in need"

The Walmart Foundation IS working With BGCA to provide wholesome meals and snacks to more than 93,000 children, who may have otherwise gone without food over the summer Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is one of 50 local Boys & Girls Clubs receiving assistance to aid the increasing number of Americans who lean on hunger relief organizations to provide for their families during difficult financial periods.

The funds provided by Walmart are part of its ongoing commitment to help people live better by fighting hunger and supporting U.S. food banks. With a new commitment to providing healthy, summer meals to children who receive free or reduced-price lunches during the school year, the Walmart Foundation is donating $7.8 million to expand its hunger relief efforts, of which BGCA is one of the beneficiaries.

The Summer Program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is hosted in two locations: Parkview Elementary and the Downtown Club at 314 S Washington. The Boys & Girls Club provides program opportunities for over 2,000 boys and girls each year. During the summer, the Club is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Youngsters interested in joining the Club, learning more about summer programs or other youth programs can contact the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri, 660.826.8331, toll-free 877.242.9260 or visit www.bgckids.com.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri For almost 50 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri (www.bgckids.com) has been providing hope and opportunity to local communities by helping youth realize their ability to "Be Great." There are more than 4,300 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide that serve some 4.5 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Known as The Positive Place for Kids, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri helps young people 6-18 years old with guidance-oriented character development programs conducted by trained, professional staff. The Club positively impacts lives by helping youth reach their full potential as productive, caring citizens. Key programs emphasize leadership development; education and career exploration; community service; technology training; financial literacy; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation; and family outreach. In a recent Harris Survey of Club alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. For more information call 660.826.8331, toll-free 877.242.9260 or find the Club online at www.bgckids.com.

About Philanthropy at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) and the Walmart Foundation are proud to support the charitable causes that are important to customers and associates in their own neighborhoods. Through its philanthropic programs and partnerships, the Walmart Foundation funds initiatives focused on creating opportunities in education, workforce development, economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness. From February 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009, Walmart - and its domestic and international Foundations - gave more than $423 million in cash and in-kind gifts globally. To learn more, visit www.walmartfoundation.org.

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The girl in the photo is Autumn Lindsey. She is a current kindergartener (incoming first grader 2009-20 I0 5>chooJ year) and this summer is the first time ~he enrolled in the Club. They were having (l snack which consisted of (l milk and Keebler Scooby-Doo Gram Cracker Cinnamon Sticks. It looked pretty tasty!

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Boys & Girls Clubs of West CentraJ. Missouri is one of 350 local Boys & Girls Clubs receiving assistance to aid the increasing nuriltler of Americans who lean on hunger relief organizations .to provide' for their families' during difficult financial periods.

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SNACK TIME: Autumn Lindsey, a first time enrollee in the ~oys and Girls Club, will be a first grade pupil in the fall. She drinks her milk and eats KEfebler$co-oby-Doo Graham Cracker Cinnamon Sticks provided by the club in pedalia. The club has abranch in Leeton during the school year. '.

Summer Servings grant to feed Boys and Girls Club members

It is estimated that more than 12 million children who qualify to receive a free or re- . duced-price lunch during the academic year may be deprived of this vital meal during the summer months when school is out.

To help combat that trend locally, Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is the recipient of a little extra help in the form of a $6,000 Summer Servings grant through a partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs ofAmerica (BOCA) and the Walmart Foundation to ensure that Club members have access to nutritious meals and snacks this summer.

"With the current economic downturn, we've seen a decline in resources while simultaneously receiving a record number of requests from families and children in need - many of whom have never had to ask for public assistance," said Brett BarthFagan, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri. "This grant from the Walmart Foundation is greatly appreciated as it comes at a time when so many families are struggling to provide their children with healthy meals this summer. We are able to step up and help our families during these hard economic times."

J1lrough support from the Summer Food Service Program and the Walmart Summer Savings grant, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is providing a free lunch and snack to all youth ages 6 to 18 at two ofthe Sedalia Club locations. The food is served at the Club's Downtown facility located at 314 S Washington and at the Parkview Elementary location at 1901 S New York Ave. The Club also serves a lunch for youth at the Sedalia Housing District located at 500 Welch Ct. from noon to 12:30 p.m. Lunches are available to any youth in the community and to eligible disabled adults over 18 at any of the three sites serviced by the Boys & Girls Club.

"We continue to see the impact that the economy is having on our neighbors - they are stretching their budgets and looking to us for help in our stores and through our giving," said Margaret McKen.na. president of the Walmart Foundation. "Hunger relief is a cause that enables our company's strengths to work for the greater good. From supporting ~ summer feeding programs to donating food, we're committed to doing all we can to help end hunger for our nation's children, parents, homeless and all who have found themselves in need."


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMAnON July 7. 2009 Jenelle Conner

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You've Been Flocked

The Boys & Girls Club Pink Flamingo Award winner, Pam Barb, came to work last week and found a large flock of plastic pink flamingos basking in the water feature located outside her office in Sedalia at the Thompson Hills Shopping Center. The Pink Flamingo Award, created to recognize an individual for their community giving, philanthropic spirit, kindness, generosity, character, leadership and sense of humor, is bid on during the Boys & Girls Club annual auction in February. The highest bidder is then given the opportunity to bestow the award on any member of the community who exemplifies this philanthropic spirit. This year's highest bidders were Gena & Stafford Swearingen who chose Pam Barb as the recipient.

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and start of school BY ALLISON ELYSE GUALTIERI

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Parents looking !to till in the gap between the :nd of the Missouri State FaIr and the start of school in Sedalia now have another option for their children.

The Boys and Girls Clubs ofWest Central Missouri will offer drop-in days for its members from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 through Sept 4.

Sedalia schools start after Labor Day, whi'ch falls on Sept. 7 this year.

MaryLee Guthrie, director of development for the Boys and Girls Clubs, said the organization ends its summer program with the start of the fair.

'''Our history has shown us that during the fair, our attendance wanes so much that it's not economical for us to have staff here during

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school and provide as much opportunity for these kids as we can."

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The late start for Sedalia schools prompted' the organization to offer drop-in days at its downtown loca

. tion, as the group does during spring break and over the winter holidays.

"Opening our doors that additional week is in addition to what we've ever done, and (we're) just trying to respond .to the community needs and partner with the school and provide as much opportunity for these kids as we can," Guthrie said.

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Parents picking their children up Tuesday from the Boys and Girls Club summer program for elementary school-age children at Parkview Elementary School thought the drop-in days were a good idea.

Michelle Burton said she and her family will use the drop-in days. She was picking up Olivia McClain, 6, one of three children she has who attend the organization's programs.

"I'll be restarting my semester at the college, so I'll go back before she will," she said. Burton is a student at State Fair Community College.

Parent Missy Comfort, who was picking up 7-yearold Jacob, said the stretch between the beginning of the fair and the beginning of school is a long one, and drop-in days will help her.

"I think it's an awesome idea: They really needed to do that," she said.

Comfort said she was trying to figure out who could watch Jacob, who attends the summer program every day.

Parent Kris Knight said he planned to talk to his family's back-up baby-sitter, but

would keep the Boys and Girls Club in mind for his daughter, g-year-old Maddie, who attends the summer program four days per week.

''We'd have to take a look at them and keep that as an option, because she's liked it," he said.

Guthrie said participation in the club's summer programs is up this year. Between 40 and 50 children attend the teen program on any given day and attendance among younger chile dren reached a peak of 150 children before the Sedalia School District 200 summer school program ended.

"I'm confident that now that summer school is over, that number is going to go even higher. We probably have close to 400 youths enrolled," she said. The group has about 100 new members this summer.

The drop-in days at the organization's downtown location will offer activities for children who have completed kindergarten or are enrolled in first grade through 18 years old. Children must be members of the club and bring a lunch.

Children may also still register for the summer program. For more information, visit the group's Web site at bgckids.com. agllo!tieri@ser!a/iarlnJloollt.rom

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parents, kids I t started more than a month ago. Lotal . parents called Sedline,our anonymous '. comment voice box, to express their disappointment -. and sometimes anger - that the Boys and Girls Clubs of West ~entral Missouri's summer programs will end well in advance of the beginning of school, .~.. leaving those working parents " 'Ur . scrambling to find someplace for view their kids to go quring the day. ..

The Boys and Girls Clubs' summer Programs typically end before the Missouri State Fair, as MaryLee Guthrie, director of development for the clubs, told The Democrat's Allison Elyse Gualtieri. . . "Our history has shown us' that during the fair, our atten~

dance wanes so much that it's'.not economical for us to have

As Gualtieri reporteq, '1bedrop-in days C).t the, organiza- ( tion's downtown location will offer activities for children who have coinpletedkindergarten or are enrolled in first grade through 18 years old. Children must be members of the club and bring a lunch."

Guthrie said. the Boys and Girls Clubs are "just trying to . respond to the community needs.... and provide as much opportunity for these kids as we can."

Indeed, the Boys and Gir,ls Clubs are.fanmstic community resources that are so much more than just a place for kids to hang out while their parents are at wodeStepping up to fill the gaP between the end of the fair and the start 'of school is not the clubs' obligat;ion, but is further' testimony to the vital role they play. ,

While we are certain parents appreciC).te the Boys and Girls Clubs' help, we also are hopeful that those same parents will provide financial support to en,able the clubs to do even more.

To find out more about the Boys and . Girls Clubs ofWest Central Missouri or to make a donation, . call 826-833 i or go to bgckids.com

staff here during the fair," Guthrie said.. The wrench in ,the wi'lrks this

year, however, is that students don't return t6 school until Sept. 8. So the Boys and Girls Clubs came to the rescue and are offering."drop'in days;" which will provide child-

I supervision relief for those Sedline callers and other working parents.

Randy Kirby photo 'Flocked' Shelter Insurance agent Pam Barb was 'flocked' with the Pink Flamingo Award from the Boys and Girls Club of West Central Missouri on July 2, recognizing her for her outstanding community service.


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The Boys & Girls Club Welcomes Finance Professional to Speak With Teens

SEDALIA, MO. - July L7,2009- On Jul) 22, Jt ~ p.m., the Boy~ &: Girb Cluh~ of West Central Mi~~ouri will welcome Warren~hurg Citi Financial Manager, Ali~on Fuemmeler, to speak with the teen summer program Club members ahOLH ho\.\ to make intelligent financial dcci~ion~.

Fuernmeler's presentalion will place a ~trong emphaw, on the fiscal re~pon~ibilitie:-, facing leen~ induding the steps in huying a car and how to plan for college.

"Given (he current economic situation, we believe it i~ lmperative that \\E' provide resources for teens 10 Learn about finances and (he ways to make sound decisions (h;1\ \.\ ill benefit their future," said Roys & Girb Club executlve director. Brett Banh-Fagan

Over (he past six weeks the teen summer program rnemher~ have been working through the Citigmup Financial Education Program curriculum. Thi:. program pro"ides a foundation of ba~il' knowledge about financial "ervices, saving, investing and credil and is made possihle by a grant from Citigroup.

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July 22 the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri will welcome Warrensburg Citi Financial Manager, Alison FuemmeIer, to speak with the teen summer program Club members about how to make intelligent financial decisions. Fuemmeler's presenta

tion will place a strong emphasis' on the fiscal responsibilities facing teens including the steps in buying a car and how to plan for college. "Given the current

economic situation, we believe it is imperative that we provide resources for teens to learn about finances and the ways to make sound decisions that will benefit their future," said Boys & Girls Club executive director, Brett . Barth-Fagan.

Over the past six weeks the teen summer program members have been working through the Citigroup Financial Ejducation Program curriculum. This program provides a foundation of basic knowledge about financial services, saving, investing and credit and is made possible by a grant from Citigroup. According to Teenage

Research Unlimited, "U.S. teens between the ages of 12 and 19 were projected to spend $169 billion in 2004. Their parents were

projected to spend an additional $278 billion on them,

th~reby giving these teens direct influence over $447 billion." In an effort to teach the

teens to spend wisely, the teen summer program directors created a Club store full of items donated by local businesses. Support for the. program has been strong in the community and small items such as gift certificates, free food coupons and personal items have been donated. New donations come in

frequently. Once a week, the teen Club members can purch;lse items with the "Club Bucks" that they "earn" by attending the different programs offered at the ClUb throughout the week. "You can have fun and

feel like an adult," said 12-year-old teen Club member Alicia. Shirey when asked about the Club store: "I am trying to get the astronaut ice cream (donated by Sedalia Book & Toy) that is $25 Club bucks. I currently have $24." The presentation by

Fuemmeler should last about an hour and it is open to all local teens. For more information

about this opportunity or the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri's summer program call (660) 826-8331 or toll-free (877) 242-9226.

BOYS &. GIRLS CLUBS OF WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI

For Immediate Release July 21, 2009

For Additional Information, Contact: Allen Wilken, WCMBA CEO 660-826-9356

Brett Barth-Fagan, Boys & Girls Club Executive Director 660-826-8331 [email protected]

RBI Teams Head to Minnesota for Regional Tournament

Sedalia - July 21, 2009 - The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri and the West Central Missouri Baseball Association joined teams this summer to bring baseball opportunities to 640 youth. Players, ages 8-18, have been spending the summer forming teams, getting to know new teammates, finessing their ball playing skills and participating in America's favorite pastime .. baseball!

On Thursday, July 23, two teams of area All-Stars will be traveling to Minneapolis/S1. Paul, Minnesota to participate in the RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) Central Regional Tournament. Regional winners will advance to the 2009 RBI World Series to be hosted at Roger Dean Stadium, the S1. Louis Cardinals and Florida Marlins shared Spring Training site in Jupiter, Florida, August 5 14. The RBI World Series is the championship round of the RBI program, the Major League Baseball youth baseball initiative presented by KPMG.

According to Daniel Savage, Boys & Girls Club RBI Coordinator, two teams will be making the four day trip to Minneapolis, one team representing the Junior League and one representing the Senior League. The Central Regional Tournament will be hosted by MLB's Minnesota Twins and Twins RBI. The tournament will bring together youth baseball teams from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Beloit, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Seattle, Sedalia and St. Louis. Tournament games will be held at Dunning Fields in S1. Paul and Neiman Fields and Parade Stadium in Minneapolis.

"This year's RBI program has been a huge success," said Savage. "We had 640 youth sign up to play ball and countless parents and baseball coaches volunteered to help coach, raise money, and support our kids. We had players from Sedalia, Sweet Springs, Smithton, Knob Noster, Versailles and Leeton sign up to play this year," he continued.

According to Savage, the two teams, coached by Zach L ston, Don Munson, Brad Rea and John Kozak. have be n raising money to help offset the $300 per player expenses Bake sales and car washes have been held and the players sold Sonic Cards as a way of helping to pay for the triP The All-Stars were selected by the RBI coaches based on their overall behavior, attitude and playing ability. This IS the second year the Boys & Girls Club's RBI program has participated In the regional tournament.

The Central Region championship game will be played in the Hubert Humphrey Metrodome, home of the Minnesota Twins. The Dome has also been the venue for other notable games including the NFL Super Bowl (1992), Major League Baseball's All-Star game (1985) and two MLB World Series (1987 and 1991).

In response to the location of the 2009 RBI World Series, Allan H. (Bud) Selig, MLB Commissioner of Baseball commended the RBI program. "The RBI program does a tremendous job creating opportunities to play baseball that would otherwise not exist for many young people. It is im portant to note that these games feature more than just great baseball; they create a unique experience of exposing young athletes to new environments, people and communities outside of their everyday lives. I am confident," Selig continued, "that many new friendships and memories will be made." (taken from MLB.com)

National RBI Statistics: RBI, celebrating its 20 th anniversary in 2009, was founded by former Major Leaguer and Scout John Young, and has provided a path for many players to enter the college and professional game. More than 180 RBI participants have been drafted by Major League Clubs in the programs 19-year history. RBI alumni currently playing in the big leagues include: Carl Crawford (Tampa Bay Rays), Coco Crisp (Kansas City Royals), James Loney (Los Angeles Dodgers), CC Sabathia (New York Yankees), and Justin Upton (Arizona Diamondbacks). Crawford, Loney and Crisp each played in an RBI World Series. Last year, seven current and former RBI participants were selected in the First-Year Player Draft, including Atlanta RBI members Xavier Avery (2 nd round Pick 50 by the Baltimore Orioles) and Joseph "Jay" Austin (2 nd round Pick 56 by the Houston Astros). Eight Major League alumni players of the program played in the Postseason thiS past October.

About RBI Program: RBI presented by KPMG is a Major League Baseball initiative dedicated to enhancing youth participation and interest in baseball and softball. RBI is designed to promote interest in the sport, and encourage kids to stay in school. RBI programs have been started in more than 200 cities worldwide, and annually provide as many as 100,000 boys and girls the opportunity to play ball.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri: For almost 50 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri (www.bgckids.com) has been prOViding hope and opportunity to local communities by helping youth realize their ability to "Be Great." There are more than 4,300 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide that serve some 4.5 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Known as The Positive Place for Kids, the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri helps young people 6-18 years old with guidance-oriented character development programs conducted by trained, professional staff. The Club positively impacts lives by helping youth reach their full potential as productive, caring citizens Key programs emphasize leadership development; education and career exploration; community service; technology training; financial literacy; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation; and family outreach. In a recent Harris Survey of Club alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. For more information call 660.826.8331, toll-free 877.242.9260 or find the Club online at www.bgckids.com. .


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Boys & Girls Club Offers Safety Town to Educate All Local Youth

SEDALIA. MO, - July 22, 2009 - In an attempt tn raise Jv'arenes~ and educate tbe community ahout rbe importance of day-to-day safet). the Boy~ & Girl:-, Club i~ creatin& Safety Town - a mock town designed to show children bow to make ~mart decisions in a \ ariety or "ituat ions On July 30, from 4 [06 pm. the Boy,,, & Girb Club~ of We"t Central Mis:-,ouri \Nill ht.' hosting a "Safety Town" event out"ide the Parbiew Elementary School in order to imroduce youth to ,..;arety un ~idewalks and nlad\\JY~. in rbe communil) dnd in their heHne".

According to u~a.safekid:.-,mg."Each year, one our of t.'ver) four L'hilJrcn :.-ustaills an injury seriou:.- enough to require medical artention,"

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About 100 children ages 6 to 11 are participating in the sixth ~ . annual Arts Adventure camp,

~ which features an "Oz" theme this year. The Liberty Center Associa

0tion for the Arts sponsors the :r. ,eek-Iong camp at Convention :.r.:: I all in Liberty Park. Z Art can help children feel ,.." ,rou I and boost their self-esteem, ...... aid Nancy McDowell, who organ

~ "es the camp and is the director :::: f the Liberty Center. The camp,

which ends Friday, is offered free of charge.

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.experience with the arts," McDowell said. . The children will follow "the

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A video on the Arts Adventure summer day camp can be found on: sedaliademocrat.com.

week as they make crafts, sing songs from the musical, learn dances and finish art projects with an "Oz" theme.

Four people have volunteered as teachers for the camp and the Bo. and Girls Club of West CentrallVlissouri. which has 50 ele

lunch for all the children. In the art class, children are

coloring pictures of characters from "Oz" that will be used to cor, struct a mural. They also have made handprints from a variety 0 colors to make a rainbow.

Art teacher Shawn Harris said art allows children to express themselves creatively and work ir teams.

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ways the might not normally think" he said. ''Two . plus two in art doesn't always equal four. There are different ways to get to the solution. That builds elifferent problem-solving

skills that they don't normally get."

Art also incorporates elements from history and math.

"It's just an overall wellrounding experience for students," he said.

Campers got to act like flying monkeys Tuesday in music and drama class. Melissa Westphal, who directed the youth produc

tion of "Oz" at the Liberty Center. is teaching music and drama at the camp.

"It gives them a chance to do things they don't normally do," she said of the camp. "It just gives them a little bit of something else. The kids seem to really enjoy it and having a good time."

Ashlynn Liebl, 9, of Sedalia said she's enjoyed

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the crafts and dancing. "It's just fun," she said. Children learn dance

routines and play games under the direction of Leigh Chaves.

''I'm trying to get them aware it doesn't have to be tights and tutus," she said. "It can be hip-hop and break dancing."

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I to raise awareness and educate the community about the importance ofday-to-day safety, the Boys &Girls Club is creating Safety Town - a mock town designed to show children how to mak; smart decisions in a variety ofsituations.. On July 30, from 4 to 6p.m.

the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri' will be hosting a "Safety Town" event outside the Parkview Elementary School in order to introduce youth to safety on sidewalks and roadways, in the community and in their homes. According to usa.safekids.

org, "Each year, one out of every four children sustains an injury serious enough to require medical attention." The Club's teen summer

programmembershavebeen wo~kirig on creating .large display modelS of recognizable businesses and buildings throughout Sedalia so that the youth walking or bikmg through Safety Town get thefeeling they are really navigating through the town ofSedalia. Local businesses such

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display at the Safety Town event. The idea for Safety Town

came from former Sedalia Police Commander and the Club's current CSI Module Coordinatbt, Cen4Y Harrell-Carson. "A lot of kids suffer avoid

able injuries and" Safety Town is desiglled to educate youngpeopleabout thesafety on the rmidwa,y, helmet safety, in-home safety, fire prevention.and emergency situation awareness," said Harrell-Carson.HAs a police officer for 25 years, I saw a lot ofkids seriously hurt and killed because they weren't paying attention to road signs while on a bicycle." Local emergency per

sonnel froin the Sedalia Police and Fire Departments

as well as the Ambulance Service and Air Evac will be on hand to answer questions and to help youth plot their way through the Safety Town course. . Along with the Safety

Town course, there will be fun carnival games, a cake walk, face painting, refreshments and prizes as part of the event. The Boys & Girls Clubs

would like to welcome and encourage all local youth to bring their bicycles, tricycles, scooters, skateboards or skates arid come out and enjoy Safety Town. For more information

about Safety Town or the Boys & Girls Club summer program please call (660) 826-8331 or toll-free (877) 2429260.

TEACHING AT SAFETY TOWN: Tiffany Boone putting the finishing touches on the Wendy's replica forSafety Town. .

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On July 30, from 4 to 0 p.m. the Boys & Girls Clubs of We t Central Missouri will be hosting a "Safety Town" event outside the Parkview Elementary School in order to introduce youth to safety on sidewalks and roadways, in the community an IJ1 theIr homes.

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McDonald' ,Inter-State tudlO, Pilla Hut, Wendy's, the PettI. County Courthouse, and many more. have been built out of large pieces of cardhoard and will be on di play at the Safet Town event.

The idea for Safety Town came from former Sedalia Police Commander and the Club' current CSI Module Coordinator, Cendy HarrellCarson.

"A lot of kids suffer avoidable injuries and Safety Town is designed to educate young people about the 'afety on the roadway, helmet safety, in-home safety, fire prevention and emergency situation awareness," aid HarrellCarson.

."As a Police Officer for 25 years, I saw a lot of kids seriously hurt and killed because they weren't paying attention to road signs while on a bicycle," he noted.

Local emergency personnel from the Sedalia Police and Fire Departments as well as the Ambulance Service and Air Evac will be on hand to answer questions and to help youth plot their way through the Safety Town course.

Along with the Safety Town course, there will be fun carnival games, a cake walk, face painting, refreshments and prizes as part of the event.

The Boy: & Girls Clubs would like to .... ekome and encourage all local youth to

bring their hlcyclt.: tricycles, scoot J , skateboards or skates ld come out and enjoy Sat ty Town.

for more information about Safety Town or the Boy & Girls Club ummer program please call (00) 826833 r \I-free ( 77) 242-9260.

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PHOTOS BY SYDNEY BRINKIDEMOCRA ABOVE: Cassie Mankin, 6, continues on her way in Safety Town after making a stop in front of a mockup of the Pettis County Courthouse where Andrea Bowers, 16, left, ueried her about the colors in a signal light. The youngster was among the participants Thursday in the Boys and Girts Club of West Central Missouri summ r program who rode through Safety Town, a cardboard mockup of Sedalia set up in the play d at Parkview Elementary School.V . us stations around the 17 cardboard buildings that compri d Safety Town required the k' s to stop and listen to safety Ius from the dub's teens, 0 bui the town. At every stop the emphasis was on awareness of one's surroundings and the importance of paying attention to traffic signs.

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juror' humbs up declar s Taylor Gilliam innoc nt during a civil tri I again t him for ch atin t pool.

"I won," Taylor Gilliam, 13, said while looking at Caitlyn Keele, 13, the plaintiff 'n a civil dispute ora game of pool during Friday morning's club court esslon at the Boys &: Girls Club. Gilliam's two-word answer to the judge asking "What Happened" cau d a brief episode of laughtel mong th trial participants and th club members watching from their seats.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI dalia Mayor Elaine Horn, front left, visited and ate lunch with Teen Club members

T e day at the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri, 314 S. Washington St. Horn poke with members about what her job as Sedalia's mayor requires and then listened

the members detailed the activities they had been involved in during the Teen u mer Program. Eating lunch with th mayor are, clockwise from top left, Jesse LeClair, organ Foote and Taylor Gilliam.

Randy Kirby photo Now see this The 2009 Missouri State Fair Opening Day parade will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13

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COURTESY OF SEDALIA PEniS COUNTY UNITED WAY Front row. from left, Elle Wasson. United Way director. and Brett Barth.Fagan, executive director of Boys & Girls Club of West Central Missouri. accept a check for $436.50 rom Tom Van Leer, business manager for UPS. They are pictured with youth participating in the summer program. The money was raised at a UPS employee fundr i r for th Boys & Girls Club.

ture. It' action in our community.

Th r There are t every argument And typicall are at lea t two way munity.

On Friday, longtime Sedalia resident and Democrat columnist Rose Nolen used this problem city. In eli lincoln-Hubbard School Reunion and the unveiling of the lincoln-Hubbard Apartments (the old school ha been turned into a dandy senior living facility), wrote:

I la ted for only three days. : Thi I only enough time to remem

were growing up, not a

.. I whole, those of us who have been ,. : around the town for a long time realize

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of life i gradually deteriorating" come acros

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allowed our visitors

ber the community as it wa ' when we - we experienC!t'

it, as it is today. Much like Sedalia as a

that our quality of life i gradually det

dalia is not then again, no

community is. Certainly Sedalia ha its problem , but to say that "our quality

a pretty pes~imi tic. Now, I have only lived here since

0 I cannot personally attest dalia over the d cade .

What I can say, though, is that I see an awful lot of good in the community.

tart ~ith th Unl:olnlIubbard i a [anta til u of

m ' lingful true

d. hinin e ampl of po itive

From my office at The D mocrat, I can hear scores of Smith-Cotton High

School tudents practicing to get the Tiger Pride Marching Band ready to perform. Indeed, the band marched in the i uri tate Fair parad la t w k and did a fin j b th ju t a handful of p ti und rit b It fh d termined tal

i~' the editor of The J)f/llfJrmt

nteo youm leO oy oeOlcatea in tructors, all of whom are for going ummer fun to n ure they bring honor to th ir hoo!.

I see example of neighborline aero the city. In Februar ,I wrote about my neighbors helping me out a I ked out of my rental

a.m. no Ie . hortly aft r m d into our home, one

u,11 fami!f ur n . hOO organized a block

party to Ip Ie newcomers and longtim r id get acquainted. Action such a the happen r gularlys.,rroup garage sales, neighbor-to-neighbor child care a i tance and so on are . mall yet meaningful ways to build community. And they are happening throughout town.

Nolen noted that nearby communities are offering "all kinds of summer entertainment" Sedalia has its share of entertainment and activities, as well. Residents acro s the city have heaped glowing well~eserved prai e on Amy EI pie, I' r '1tio u rint ndent for

dalia P rk and ation. Epple ha laun ra t Ii .

e ent and opportunlti tor re ldents - er ing from pirate parti for youths to .ckballieagues for adults. Sedalia's dogs even get a couple of days where they can swim in city pools. You don't even have to take part in these activities; just watching them provides hours of free entertainment And let's not forget a summer's worth of Sedalia Bombers baseball games, where tickets were only $5 and youths 12 and younger got in free.

Parents who need a place for their kids to be active and safe can tum to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Missouri. Need a ride? OATS is on the way. Having trouble making ends meet? Open Door, the Salvation Army soup kitchen and the Community Cafe will ensure you don't go hungry.

And to experience the true spirit of our community, check out the annual United Way awards event, where hundreds ofloca1 businesses and residents are honored for their volunteerism.

So do all of these positives outweigh our community's negatives? That is for each resident to decide for herself or himself. I'm a "glass half-full" kind of guy, so I see Sedalia as being big enough to offer its residents a lot, but small enough for folks to know one another and better understand who could use a hand.

We have opportunities to make dalia a better place to live, work and

play for all of its residents. olen pointed out some of those opportunitie ,and indeed they deserv attention. But it also i worth no . that there i a lot of good in alia

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JENELLE CONNER From left, Shannon Chadwick, Wendy's shift manager, and Leona Anson, Wendy's crew member, recently presented the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri with a check for $196. This was 10 percent of the store's total proceeds earned during the Boys & Girls Club Community night hosted by Wendy's on March 26.

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Back Row L to R: Jesse LeClair, Morgan Foote

Front Row L to R: Mayor Horn, Taylor Gilliam

Mayor Eats Lunch at the Club

Clip: (Submitted to The Sedalia Democrat and Sedalia News Journal on August 18, 2009)

Mayor Horn Eats Lunch at the Boys & Girls Club

On August 18, at 11 :30 a.m. Mayor of Sedalia, Elaine Horn, visited the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri at 314 S. Washington and ate lunch with the Teen Club members. While at the Club, Mayor Horn spoke with members about what her job as Sedalia's Mayor requires and then listened as the members detailed the activities they had been involved in during the Teen Summer Program. The Club's Director of Development, MaryLee Guthrie, extended an invitation for all City Council Members to have lunch at the Club while the City Council was conducting their annual visit of the Community Center building on August 17.

COURTESY OF FRED BIGGS Sonny Broyles, president of the Sedalia Noonday Optimist Club, presented $250 to Pam Allan, president of the Boys and Girls Club. Also pictured are Keri Harris, far left, and John Meehan, Optimist board membe , far rig t.

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COURTESY OF JENELLE CONNER During a recent noon meeting at Best Western State Fair Inn, the Sedalia lions Club donated $250 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri. Pictured from left are Sedalia lions Club member and Pettis County Sheriff Kevin Bond and Brett Barth.Fagan, Boys & Girls Club executive director

United Wa. campaign begins \\ith luncheon, fashion show

Courtlll:\ Ilu Ion 200l) ox 27 22:~(I')l)

[he Seu;llia-Pelli Count\ l nited \\ d\ Kicked oil it" 2()()l)-IO. .

campaign Tbur~day dunng ;l luncheon hdd at lir"t Chri~tidn Church \\ilh a goal or ral:-.ing \435.0()().

Each of the 22 agencies ,>upporreu hy the Sedalia-Pctti~ County United Way showell the cro\\d of bu"incs'> and communi!)

member~ what the} are about through a fashion ~hov",

A representative from each of the agencies wore this year's campaign shirt which reads, "Live United. '" The shins were decorated to match \\ hat the agency does in the community.

The Boys and Girls C1uh of West Central Missouri shirt \-as held together with yarn showing the connection with the organization and community.

The Melita Day Nursery representative'" shin was decorated with neon colored hanll prints of children.

Brent Bate~, president of the Sedalia-Pettis County United Way hoard 01 director__ , saId although the economy is shaky, people :-.till need [Q dig deep into their pocket~ this year.

"It is more important today than ever before," Bates saiJ,

This year's campaign slogan, "Li 'e United" encourage'> people to L'ome togcther and help out their neighbors and friends.

Doug Benitz, campaign chair. said Sedalia is a gi "ing communi!) and hL' has no douht that they will rea~h ur exce 'd the gO;ll.

"Together we can do a lot more than we can do individually:" Benitz ~ajd.

The United Way funds the counry's charitahle organizations through upnations from busine'>se" and individuab in the communil), The United Way has only one paid part -Wne employee, Elle Wasson. which means Sl3 percen! of each dollar llonareu goes direCTly to the agencie".

Lasr year'~ campajgn raised $451.793.

BenHz said he plans to exceed rhe g.oal agajn [his year wirb the help of rhe SeJalia-Peltis ('ounr) (TnilCl \ 'd) \\'ch site, where pellple L'an donate online,

.. \\ c "ill L'\lllll' lllgether and ~upport all the agencie~," Benill ~aiJ.

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Affidavit Of Performance: I, Amy Verhoef - Station Official

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Affidavit Of Performance: I, Amy Verhoef Station Official

certi tY that in accordance with official station logs, the above announcements were broadcast on the days and hours stated. Total Due 0.00 Subscribed and sworn before me this lW day of August, 2009

Karen Hurtubise - NOTARY PUBLIC Commission Expires 121712012


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a lng Sisters, Evelyn Sailor, of Prairie Village, Kan., and MarJe C~sby, of Kansas City, examine some of the many antique b~c!c1 curr lyon display during a Saturday afternooninto the pas'" '0 'he Ka'y D po'. BY COURTNEY HUDSON

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~ biro de enthu. iasis lake 10 th road ~ for the Tour of. tissouri. the Katy Depot i. di playing bicycle that have been off the road for a while.

TIlt' Antique Bike Dispia. featur more than 20 bicycle from Ih pa.'t.

Pam Unci tnll}) coorrunah. the museum displays at the Katy Depot.

"\ T(' have done variations f this bike display before." 1'lId~trom said. .

nil.' depot hosted the dispi,,', in 2004. 2006 and 2007.

hit' alwa:s b n very rood," lind trom said. The olde t bik on di

play i. a lR90 r plica of a big wheel bikp. There is also a 1939 bicycle in the mix.

lind trom said most of thp bicycl are from the 1930.

Si ters helyn Sailor. of Prairi \ il1age. Kim .. and . tarr Cro b:ofKan a City, check d out th dispia. saturtla~

"It' . lOOI," . ailor said. Marge said th two used

to ride bike., "once upon a time," but have not been on on in a while.

Sailor e 'C}min d a 1952 Montgomery Ward girl bike. whit h . he think he 1"13. ha\ ridd n hen h

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them growing up." Sailor, the youngest of four si ters. said.

The di play aL0 giv a hi tory Ie on about how bicycles have evolved over the years and includes old photograph .

"It brings back youthful memorie :. Lind. trom said.

The Boy' and Girl Club of West Central Mi 'souri also helped out with the display. The first- and secondgrade tudent. in the summer program made bicycle art and posters. The group also decorated the "Bicycle Rag." a bicycle completely covered "'ith rag of cloth.

Other bicycle. on di play include a 1981 Unicycle. a 1940 Schwinn Cadillac Autocycle. a 1952 Columbia Tandem and a 1971 Husky Steering Wheel. The bike' Hu ky handlebars have bet'n replaced with a steeringwheel.

All of the bikes on dis.play have b en given to the depot temporarily for the exhibit Lind. trom said any on who ha' an antique bicycle is encouraged to show it at the display and can do ~o by calling 8262932. ext 18.

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"The time It took to go to the Sedalia school administrators and complain about the band shirts could have been spent ... in the

Community Cafe, visiting the elderly, taking clothing or food to Open Door or tutoring a child. I believe this Is what God put us

on Earth to do, to help each other, not to criticize a T-shirt."

Antique Bi y les an Artwork Displayed at Katy Depot

"Bicycle Rag" created by Taylor, Hannah, Maegan, Derrick Alexis, Abbey, Miss Mary Addy, Daniel, Andrew and Dylar with the Boys and Girls Club of West Central Missouri.

Get geared up for the Tour of Missouri bicycle race or kick start your trip on the Katy Trail this Fall with a stop at the Antique Bicycle Display at Sedalia's Katy Depot located at 600 E. 3rd SI. See if you remember some of the long ago styles and check out the display of photos of bicycles from the past. Mixed in with antique bicycles attendees will find bicycle art pieces created by the Boys and Girls Club of West Central \1i .ouri.

The bicycles will be on display through September 30, 2009. The Katy Depot is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Katy Depot will be closed on Labor Day, September 7. A one-dollar admission fee gets attendees into the Antique Bicycle and Ozark Music Festival displays and helps to offset the costs of future exhibits at the Katy Depot. For 10( rtoO miormation please visit www.katydepot.edalia.com.

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'an, "I.i 'e lInilt'd," enrollr1,'(' Ill'Oplt to (ome together and help out their Iwi 'hbor' and fripnrls. The orgallizatioll's Web sill', spcu.org, C'ncourage' site

~ i itol. to live united by "in ( ling in tht, building blo( k ' tor a good life." r,du('ation, i1l101ll1' and health 'll ( Ii led as tho I' building block

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NEWS RELEASE

3] 4 S. Washington Sedalia, Missouri 65301'(660) 826-8331lconner@b!tckid~.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2009

FOR MORE INFORMATION Jenelle Conner Outreach Speciulisl Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri jconncr(g hgck.ili".col1l (660) 826-833 L

The Boys & Girls Clubs Presents Awards to Outstanding Board Members

SEDALIA, MO. - September J6, 2009- On September 11,2009, the Boy~ & Girls Club~ of West Central Mi~wuri honored outstanding bLlard members Dr. WillIam Nicely and Pam Allan, by presenting them with nationally recognized awards for their countless hour'> or dedication to ctllnmunity and Club.

Dr. William Nicely and Pam Allan were hoth awarded the :-.ilver President's Volunteer Service Award for liedicuting o\'er 250 hours 01 \olunteer service to the Cluh in 2008. The award, which includes a congratulatory letter from President Obama and the President's CounCil on Sen ice and Civic Participation, was established in 2003 to thank and honor Americans who, hy their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.

According to a statement aboLlt the award on www.presidentialserviceawards.gov, "America has a long and proud tradiTion of volunteer service. Now more than ever. volunteers are renewing their commitment to helping others and making new connections that bring us closer together as families, as neighbors, as communities, and as a Nation:' The website continues thaI, "recognizing and honoring. volunteers set~ a standard for service, encourages a sustained commitmenr to civic participation, :.md inspires others to make service a central parr of their lives."

Nicely and Allan's dedication to the Club hasn't gone unnoticed by the Boy... & Girls Cluhs of West Cemral Missouri'~ Executi\e Director, Brett Barth-Fagan.

\cL'ordini,. 1\1 \\ \\ \ pre"identlal"~1"\ Iu.:a\\ dnkt!0 . "In JdnUar} \It 2003. h) I. ~cutl\ c ()rdel. Pre'Jdent (;(urge \\. Bu"h anllullI1ced the fmmdtwll of the Pre..,ltlcllt, ( ouncil Oil Sen ILe dill! Ci \ lL Part ICl pat W!1 I hc Council \\ a.., c..,t aoli..,h 'd !l) rccognlfc the Impllr!dllt contn blltioll \mencan, oj all age,", arc mJ!Ung within their L'ommullltlC. thrnu~b en ICC alld ci\ IC engagemenr. On January 27.2005. Pre"idcnt Bu~h amended the E ccuti\e Order. ctending the President'" ('pulled tlu'ough Janum) 2007. I he I::xecuti \ e Order \\ J" further amended extending the Council until June 30. 2009 Admini~tered by the Corporation for NatlOnaJ and Communit} Service. the Council brings together leaders from the worlds oi business. entertainment. sports. education, government. nonprofits, and the media. One of the first prioritie:-. of the Council was to establish a volunteer recognition program. Since 2003, the Council has recognized more than 1.5 million Americans with the President's Volunteer Service Award," To learn more about the Award. please visit www.presidentialserviceawards.gov

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Silver Medallion According to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, "The National Silver Medallion may he awarded by the National Awards Committee to any board volunteer four outstanding and extraordinary service to the Boys & Girls Club and the Boys & Girls Club Movement in an area or reglOn,

An individual may be conSIdered to have rendered such service if: He/She brought about the founding of a Boys & Girls Club by per~istcnt leadership. persuasion, attempts to interest others, securing of funds and extraordinary personal effort He/She had a top leadership role in a capital fund or special project campaign of real significance or has personally raised a large part of the funds from several sources He/She has promoted the Boy~ & Girls Club in an area or region outside his or her own city over a considerable period of time. This may include helping other communities establish Boy~ & Girls Clubs. pcrsonall.' stimulating interest in the Boy" & Girls Club Movement and interpreting the Movemenl LO gfl)LlP~ in conllnunitie~. The pwmotion must he ~ustained and must invoh'e an unul>uaJ amount of rime,

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County drug courthostihg fundraiser i DEMOCRAT STAFF

People can come out for food, drinks, live music, carnival games and a chance to dunk local officials at .a fundraiser Saturday ,for the Pettis County Drug Court

.The fundraiser kicks off at 10 a,m. Saturday at the Uberty Park Stadium entrance. The event will feature raffles, prizes, carnival games, C0ncession stands, rides in .the DARE. race care and 15 prevention and' educational booths. '

Attendees will also have the opportunity to make a splash atthe dunk tank, featuring Pettis County Sh~riff, Kevin.Bond, Det Sgt Tolbert

Rowe, Pettis County Jail medical officer Missy

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