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“We didn’t have enough people to sit even one person on each pew,” Rev. T.J. Appleby of Timmons Temple recalled his early days as pastor at the historic stone church by Silver Springs Park. At that time, First Lady Anitra Appleby made 15 church bulletins and had some left over after each service. Rev. Appleby was officially installed as pastor in December 2003, several months after they arrived in Springfield thanks to a job transfer. Rev. Appleby works for the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a Case Manager and is set to retire in January 2014. He looks forward to concentrat-ing completely on pastoring. Timmons Temple Church of

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people are expected to attend. The luncheon keynote speak er is Dr. Julianne Malveaux, an economist, author and founder of Last Word Productions, Inc. The emcee is Denver Nuggets' public address announcer, Kyle Speller. Community Day (Saturday) of the summit features Kelvin Boston in a day-long Moneywise Empowerment Seminar along with author/educator Dennis Kimbro, Ph.D., and celebrity nu-tritionist/fitness specialist Robert Ferguson, MS, CN. Moneywise is considered public television's lon-gest running multi-cultural finan-cial affairs series. To address the economic clout of ethnic media, Saturday also offers a session with

continued from page 7Economic Summit Hayg Oshagan Ph.D., director of

NMM, which represents a net-work of 100+ ethnic and minority media in the State of Michigan. "We are employing as many tools as possible to bring aware-ness to economic health," says Ladd. For more information about the MRBES Success Summit & Expo and to register, visit www.mrbes.com. MRBES was established in 2005, Mountain Region Black Economic Summit, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, produces the annual economic summit and expo that brings together financial, business and human resources to stimulate learning and growth among Colorado's minority communities.

Springfield, MO—The Ladies Civil League (LCL) will hold a book signing Friday, May 10, 2013, 7:00 at the C-Street Event Center306 W. Commercial Street (Parking is available in the rear for your convenience) This event will be held in support of the LCL scholarship, it will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a silent auction and social hour, followed by a book signing by our guest poetry writer. Former Springfield resident Kathryn C. Clay has been writ-ing for many years. She is now

publishing her second book, “Abstract Rhythms of the Heart,” which will be released in July.

Kathy’s talent for writing was not learned but comes as a natural gift. Origi-nally from Spring-field, Missouri and a 1969 graduate of Central High School, she now resides in Ft. Worth, Texas. After many years of working on the

BNSF Railroad, she is now retired and spends her time writing, working with her book clubs and volunteering for Meals on Wheels. This event is free and open to everyone.

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Congregation Forging New Path

Springfield, MO—Six indi-viduals were honored Sat-urday, April 13, 2013 at the NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Celebration at the Howard Johnson Hotel. “Teamwork makes the dream work” was this year’s theme for the event, held by the Springfield chapter of the National Association for

the Advancement of Colored People. Joplin Mayor Me-lodee Colbert-Kean was the guest speak-er at the celebration and focused on the question, “Are you a team member, or are you just a member?”Several awards were pre-

sented to local community members and organi-zations at the event.The Business Partner award was given to Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, Lyle Foster received the Drum Major award

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God in Christ is Rev. Appleby’s first pastorship; he has been Assistant Pastor at a church in North Carolina and in West Virginia. Of the beginning at Tim-mons, Rev. Appleby said, “It was tough and a bit discouraging. I told the Lord you sent me all the way here to preach to eight or ten people. The Lord was very clear letting me know just wait, just be patient and they are com-ing.” And they did come. “We’ve totally outgrown this facility. We must move. We can’t really do all the ministries that we have to do and are trying to do because we have no space,” Rev. Appleby said. For example the Missions Ministry lacks space for a Clothes Closet and a Food Pantry. Sunday Schools are not able to divide into age appropri-ate groups. The Music Ministry, central to the church, needs space to rehearse. There is no nursery. “We’d like to have tutoring and after-school programs, but we don’t have the facilities,” Mother Appleby said. Although Timmons Temple is important in the history of Springfield’s African American community, the congregation’s growth means the building is for sale. “This church has been a pil-lar in Springfield for many years and I’m sure there are people who have mixed emotions about it being something else,” Moth-er Appleby said. “There is so much tie-in here and so many people who have their roots here and came here when they were children and remember their moms and dads talking about being here. There’s probably in the commu-nity some real mixed emotions

about us even putting it on the market,” Rev. Appleby said. Rev. Appleby called the building’s original construction “a great walk of faith.” “The church was named for Elder Carter Timmons. He built the church,” Rev. Appleby said, adding, “When you think about when it was built in 1932 and what was happening in our country then with the Great De-pression, imagine what it would take for a group of poor Black people in that day to try to build a church when at the same time you are struggling to make ends meet and put food on the table.” In its heyday, the church was a major religious center. As Rev. Appleby put it, Timmons Temple “was the major rocking church of holiness. This was where it was happening.” He described what it used to be like. “On Sundays back then the church would be totally packed. In the summertime, they would raise the windows and people would come with lawn chairs or sit in their cars with their win-dows down so they could hear the service because there wasn’t enough room for them.” Timmons pastored the church until his death in 1975. Then the church went through long periods without pastors, and with visiting preachers. The congregation dwindled. “One Sunday there were about ten of us here. I stood up there and said I want you to do me a favor. Look around at all these empty pews. The Lord told me that one of these days every pew was going to be filled up. And soon our choir would be filled up and soon we would have musicians,” Rev. Appleby said. Today’s congregation is thriv-ing. “We envision that the Lord will grow our congregation to be much bigger. And we will be able to fully do what our mission

statement says for us to do,” Rev. Appleby said. That mission is: “To stand as a Beacon of hope for those who have lost their way. To embrace each individual as one of God’s most prized possessions. To en-joy and appreciate the blessings of God, in this present world, while lifting up a standard of holiness in our service to Jesus

Christ our Lord.” Of the future, Rev. Appleby said, “As soon as we move into our new edifice our name will change and we will be called Sanctuary of Praise. The Lord gave us that name; our slogan will be because praise is what we do. So in some sense it will be shedding off the past and we will be forging a new path.”

who could not support it be-cause the "demand was greater than the supply." However, because of popular demand, another fish fry will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the American Legion Post 125, 1339 East Division, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The menu includes catfish fillet, spa-ghetti, greens, coleslaw, corn-bread and dessert for a donation of $8.00 or a fish sandwich and coleslaw for a $5.00 donation. This is the second project

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of a campaign to raise funds for the 2013 Annual Park Day Celebration. This is in response to rising costs, but also because of extremely low participation in 2012. SRC and the Springfield Greene County Park Board are committed to sponsoring Park Day. However, community sup-port of the fundraising campaign as well as support of Park Day are vital to the scholarship program as well as funding for future Park Days. Watch the Unite for an-nouncements on other fundrais-ers as well as new and exciting plans for Park Day 2013.

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By Ron Ponds, Social Security District Manager

Have you been wondering when the best time is to retire? If you have, then we have an audio pod-cast just for you. Social Security’s new podcast, “Deciding When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits,” is available for you to listen to now at HYPERLINK "http://www.socialsecurity.gov/podcasts" www.socialsecurity.gov/podcasts. In this discussion, Social Security will tell you some of the things you need to con-sider before making one of the most important decisions in your life. Social Security’s Deputy Commissioner for Communications, Jim Courtney

and Jason Fichtner, the Acting Deputy Commissioner of the agency, explore the factors to be considered when you think

about when to retire. “There is no one ‘best age’ for everyone,” explains Fichtner in the pod-cast. “Ultimately, it’s a personal choice that people have to make based on their individ-ual circumstances.”

The podcast encourages lis-teners to use Social Security’s online Retirement Estimator, which you can find online at HYPERLINK "http://www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator" www.socialsecurity.gov/estima-tor. The Retirement Estimator can help you “try on” different retirement scenarios, playing with such variables as when

you’d like to retire and how much you expect to earn in future working years. So stop wondering when the best time is for you to retire. Your first step to figuring out the answer to that question is to visit HYPERLINK "http://www.socialsecurity.gov/podcasts" www.socialsecurity.gov/pod-casts and to listen to “Deciding When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits.” Then, you’ll want to sub-scribe to the ongoing series, or bookmark the web address and check back for additional pod-casts. To learn more about Social Security, visit the website at HYPERLINK "http://www.socialsecurity.gov" www.socialsecurity.gov.

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and dreams just because "the time isn't good"... you can still make 2009 the year you uncover

a whole new you for the better! Even in tough times, you get to decide how to respond to certain conditions, opportuni-ties, and outcomes--both good and bad. Life will always be a series of choices and

YOU get to decide on what will move you closer to your goals, or farther away from them. External forces will always be part of the equation, even dur-ing the good times when the

world is thriving. When people ask me about the single most important ingre-dient to success, I always share the same response: realizing what's making you achieve suc-cess, and then realizing what is stifling your success. Sometimes recognizing the things that are NOT working in your life can be painful, yet VERY powerful to shaping the life you want. Don't try to rationalize them, make excuses for them, or hide them. This is when it's even more critical to take personal inventory and evict those

Will Your Life Work the Way You Want It To In 2009?by Jack CanfieldCo-Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul Series

As I mentioned earlier, 2009 may bring greater uncer-tainty and more unset-tling economic news than recent years, but these circumstances should compel us to take a deep breath, and pause to think about our lives. When things happen in the world that seem so far beyond our individual control, it can feel unsettling. Don't give up on your goals

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WEALTHNetexcuses, rationalizations, and hidden habits that don't serve you. These things will keep you from the life you want to be living. Let me give you some examples. Ask yourself if you relate to any of these questions: Do you want to be active, fit, and strong? Then you have to stop making excuses about your weight, diet choices, and lack of exercise. Do you want to be in a loving relationship based on friendship and respect? Then you have to stop rationalizing why you and your partner are not communi-cating well. Do you want to embrace Monday mornings and feel excited about going to work every day? Then you have to stop hiding your true passions and go after whatever it is you really want to be doing day in and day out. Do you want to lose the debt forever? Then you have to stop ignoring your spending habits and get real about a creating budget that will pull you out of debt and allow you to reach financial freedom. Do you want to feel more connected to the people in your life, such as your children, friends, and colleagues? Then you have to stop complaining about your poor relationships and figure out why you don't feel as connected as you'd like to be. These things can be painful to look at because the truth is that you have to do something about them in order to make it work in your life. You'll have to say no to the second helping of dinner and

the dessert to follow and go through the awkward stage of getting into shape... You'll have to confront your partner about the areas that need work... You'll have to get past fears about changing your job or pro-fessional path... You'll have to cut back on your spending and be frugal... You'll have to take a good hard look at your personal relationships and perhaps con-sider your own shortfalls and weaknesses in communicating your needs and concerns. Plain and simple, you will have to do something uncom-fortable. Successful people don't waste time in denial (or com-plain or make excuses for that matter). They face situations like a warrior. They look for the warning signs, they find out why things aren't working, and they go about fixing them- even when fixing requires problem solving, hard work, risk, and a level of uncertainty. It's okay to identify a prob-lem even though you haven't a clue about how to go about solv-ing it right away. If you need help organiz-ing those "things" in your life, try using the following list of categories. I recommend reflect-ing on each of the 7 areas and ask yourself, what's not working here in each one and then brain-storm 3 potential solutions.1.) Financial Goals, 2.) Career/Business Goals, 3.) Free Time/Family Time, 4.) Health/Appearance Goals, 5.) Relationship Goals, 6.) Personal Growth 7.) Making a Difference. Remember, by facing what is not working, you can only improve your life!

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Kai Sushi Lounge and Bar306 South Campbell....Hours... 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to closing (check for day of week)

Whooo Hooo! We are going sushi this month and are expanding our taste buds and horizons! Many of you who are regular readers know that I am not the most adven-turous in terms of certain cuisines ....so yes I get it.....why are you writ-ing a restaurant column... well in some ways because eating today is a total experience and food is a part of it. But I am open and willing to try... so we are taking you downtown STown to a local hotspot that was voted best downtown restaurant in the News-Leader poll. I have been here once before but I knew it was time to go again and I was fortunate to go with some friends who could also expand the taste testing. The atmosphere at Kai is definitely upscale and in some ways comes off as almost of a night club atmosphere. There are two levels... I might describe the upstairs as a little more formal and in some respects depending on where you sit as slightly intimate. The downstairs has a good sized bar and depending on the time and evening may also have a disc jockey as well. The colors express a rich palette that is comfortable but formal enough if you want to dress to impress a guest. In fact this is a great spot to take a date or some-one you are trying to show that you are large and in charge! How you like that? For those of you who want some-thing stronger to drink than iced tea and water you will be well refreshed as they have a very ample drink menu and martini list as well. I will only say to protect the innocent that we did some samples and everyone was very satisfied. We did have some sushi...the same people own Kai that own

Haruno on the southside of the town and we all know (if you like sushi that is ) that the sushi there is bomb!!! Kai has the cool names for the sushi rolls that we all like and the ingredients are fresh and well prepared. I wasn't with the most daring sushi eaters but we did have some California rolls and the Jurassic Park is great as well. When it comes to sushi the key is having fish that is fresh as possible. A good idea is to ascertain what fish is the freshest and eat selections based on that. Fortunately Kai has a good reputation for having fresh fish. We ordered several great entres....I am very partial to salmon and it was very moist and tender and well prepared.....just about delicious in fact. It was prepared with a teriyaki sauce and advertises as being Atlan-tic salmon. The rice was moist and the Japa-nese style vegetables were fresh and very tasty. I will admit that my dish was so good that I decided I would visit again very soon to have it again. One of my seatmates had the chicken teriyaki (do you notice a theme?) and it came with hibachi vegetables which again were very good. Now on the surface teriyaki seasoning may seem a no brainer but I have had teriyaki which was not the greatest....but this was pretty, pretty good. We were well satisfied. The menu includes a lot of steak and seafood and Kobe beef which we will have to come back to try. The wait staff were pleasant enough although there were some reviews online that complained about rude staff but that was not our experience. My philosophy with wait staff is be pleasant and expect the same in return Every-one may have some less than great days but we hope it does not affect the service experience. We all enjoyed Kai and yours truly plans to go back and yes I will try something else on the Sushi menu as well. Overall Rating 3 1/2 slaps!!!

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the Educational Partner award. The association also awarded Shelia Burton the Community Service award, Nora England received the Woman of Honor award and the Springfield NAACP Youth Scholarship went to Alicia Johnson. The Jacquelin Waugh Foster Scholarship went to Jerrie Montana Bryant.Mark Dixon, chairman and ex-

ecutive director of the Bartley-Decatur Neighborhood Center, delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech, celebrating the 50th an-niversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous words.There were about 200 in atten-dance at the hotel’s conference room during the event.Association president, Cheryl Clay, said the crowd was amaz-ing & to be honest it was kind of over whelming and humbling.

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Restaurant Review: Kai Sushi Lounge and Bar

Attend ArtsFiesta May 3rd, 6 p.m.The Springfield Sister Cities Association is pleased to announce its annual celebra-tion of Mexican arts and culture, ArtsFiesta!, is moving to Park Central Square this year. This year ArtsFiesta! will be FREE of charge, and beer from Springfield’s own Mother’s Brewing Company will be available for purchase on site, along with Mexican-themed food. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Free parking is readily available at the two car parks just west of the Square, public lots at Olive and Boonville and elsewhere downtown.

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Lifestyle & Entertainment NewsMovie Review —“42”by Lyle Foster

Health & Mental FitnessTips and Tricks for Seasonal Allergiesby Dr. Tyeese Gaines, M.D.

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by Kathleen O’Dell ,Springfield-Greene CountyLibrary District

May 18 starts the fun, prize-filled Summer Reading Program at the Library, and we hope all ages will sign up this year. The Summer Reading Program is not only fun, but it helps students of all ages significantly improve their reading skills. The more you read, the better you get! Parents can sign up for the Tiny Tots program. Babies and toddlers need books, too! Shar-ing stories, songs and rhymes introduce little ones to books and language. Reading, playing and singing are ways to help them get ready to learn to read. They’re part of the Racing to Read, the Library’s early literacy program that supports parents with great books and activities that give tots from birth to preschool the skills they will need when it’s time to learn to read. Drop by the children’s depart-ment of any Library branch or Mobile Library for a Tiny Tots Gameboard and record 10 books and complete five of the simple activities listed there. When you are finished, bring your game board to your library to pick out a free board book for your child, and be entered into a drawing for other prizes.Kids from age 4 to fifth grade can sign up for the program, which runs May 18-Aug. 3. Register and pick up a free game board at any Library branch or the Mobile Library and begin logging their reading time to win a Food ‘n’ Fun Flipcard full of free and

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by Dr. Tyeese Gaines, M.D.for Black Health Matters.com

Finally, it’s the start of spring weather. But, for some, it also means the start of allergy sea-son. With sneez-ing, coughing, stuffy nose and itchy, watery eyes, they’re simply miserable this time of year. Believe it or not, allergy symptoms are actually the body trying to help out. The body considers aller-gens like mold and pollen to be foreign invaders. When the nose clogs and the eyes water, for example, the body is trying to keep those invaders from get-ting inside. It just so happens that it makes allergy sufferers miserable in the process. Dust mites, mold, and pol-len—from trees, grass or weeds—are the biggest spring allergy offenders. So how can you avoid being so uncomfortable this allergy season? Let’s take a look at a few tips and tricks.Natural Remedies If you’re not a big fan of antihistamine medications, try a couple of natural options. Ginger root. Put pieces of fresh ginger in a teapot or tea-cup and pour hot water into it to make a tea. Ginger has antibac-terial properties and serves as a natural antihistamine. Nettle extract. You can buy

the extract in liquid or tablet forms from a nutrition store. It’s been proven in studies to decrease the inflammation involved with seasonal allergies.

Despite these natural tricks, certain people will still need tradi-tional treatment such as a daily antihistamine, steroid nasal sprays or respi-ratory inhalers. Talk to your doctor about whether your allergies are

severe enough to warrant these medications.Don’t carry pollen with you Take off your clothes at the front door. Throw them into a garbage bag and tie it tightly. Shower immediately. Otherwise, pollen will get on your couch and bedding. Throughout the day, it’s important to wash your hands with soap and water after com-ing back inside, especially kids who are playing in the yard, before touching your eyes or nose. Remember to thoroughly clean your contacts at the end of the day, even if they’re long-wear.Prevention at home Vacuum frequently and pur-

chase special allergy filters to keep it from kicking dust back into the air. Change the air conditioning filter monthly and purchase HEPA filters. They filter pollen, dust mites and even cigarette smoke. Run the A/C often. Keep windows to the house and car shut with the air condi-tioning running to keep pollen out. Remove all plants from the house. The moisture breeds mold and, in the spring, the pol-len sets off allergies. Don’t dust pollen. Spray it down with a liquid cleanser then wipe it clean. That keeps you from simply dusting it into the air. To rid the house of items that pollen and dust can attach

itself to: Wash all bedding and curtains in hot water. Cover the bed and pillows with allergy-proof cov-ers. Replace cur-tains with blinds,

if possible. Replace carpet with flooring.Use these tips and best of luck this allergy season!

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Gwendolyn MarshallOffice of Cultural Diversity, SPS

To the 2013 Spring-field Public School graduates, Congratula-tions! The future lies before you, Like a field of driven snow, Be careful how you tread it, For every step will show.~Author Unknown Graduation Day is a day to mark a tremendous accomplish-ment. You could not have come to this day without a lot of hard work. There may have been days when you felt that you could not continue, and yet you

did. The moment when you are called up to the stage to receive your diploma, in your cap and

gown, is a moment to savor. However, this is only the beginning of a long journey — the world is waiting for you. As you prepare for this journey on the road called life here are a few thoughts you might want to take with you:

1. Find and pursue your passion 2. Get better at trusting yourself and learn to be bold 3. Do not let others define who you are4. Dream Big!“You know, it's very simple. You can't put a large box in a small

CommunitySectionby Mia Jackson HuskissonUnite Contributing Writer

The Apostles have been lik-ened unto the Stylistics. Their toe-tapping, hand-clapping, har-monious sounds and thought-provoking lyrics make their latest cd, “Mission Possible” a great edition to any music library. The Apostles released “Mission Possible” in January 2013. Prior to the release of the cd, their single “ Winner in You”, soared to #7 on the European Independent Gospel charts. The Apostles include: Jacquelyn Etienne, Earnest Faust, and Marlon Graves. If the name Marlon Graves sounds familiar it’s because he was born and raised in Springfield. “It all began for me in Springfield and I appreciate the foundation I got there,” Graves said. During his time in Springfield, Graves was a mem-ber of the local hip/hop group called C.A.D. (Central Against Drugs). Graves left Springfield in the early 90’s with a football scholar-ship to Kemper Military Junior College. He pursued a football career while earning a degree from Baker University. After graduation his ambitions of a professional football career were interrupted by a rare heart con-dition. Graves recalls how he lay in the hospital bed reading the book of Job in his Bible. He was particularly moved by the passage, “have you considered by servant Job? There is no one on earth like him…a man who fears God and shuns evil.” In that moment, Graves vowed to

box. Well, you cannot put a full life in a small dream box.” — Zerhouni 5. Take initiative and get in the game. “You have a choice. You can either be a passive victim of circumstance or you can be the active hero of your own life.” — Whitford6. Be as persistent as you can be and do not give up “Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.” - Dyson7. Learn to fail or fail to learn“In life, the things that go wrong are often the very things that lead to other things going right.” — Huffington8. You do not need to be perfect“Have the courage to accept that you’re not perfect, nothing is, and no one is — and that’s OK.” — Couric9. Use your imagination and your creativity 10. Remind yourself to be present 11. If you think you can, you

can ! You never know what is around the corner unless you peek...12. If you cannot embrace change, at least give it a hug once in a while 13. Work hard and keep walking the road “Just remember, you can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets.” — Schwarzenegger14. Try selflessness and give back 15. The road to success begins with you And Remember: For the best verse hasn't been rhymed yet,The best house hasn't been planned, The highest peak hasn't been climbed yet,The mightiest rivers aren't spanned, Don't worry and fret, faint hearted, The chances have just begun, For the Best jobs haven't been started, The Best work hasn't been done. — Berton Braley

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dedicate his gifts to God. Shortly thereafter, Graves met Earnest Faust Jr. who was look-ing to start a gospel group. Graves and Faust Jr. became founding members of The Apostles. “We are happy with how God has blessed us because we real-ly don’t do this for the money,” Graves said. The Apostles have had the opportunity to take the minister-ing music to most of the major cities in the U.S. They have had the distinguished honor of opening for gospel artists like Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, and John P. Kee. The Apostles are also scheduled to appear on Bobby Jones Gospel in May 2013. “You know my experience in Springfield really motivated me to use my talent, Graves said. I remember getting my start singing “ I won’t sit down on the Lord” in my grandmoth-er’s church when I was 5. I went on get opportunities to sing at Gibson Presbyterian, Pitts Chapel, and Deliverance Temple. I learned a lot.”Graves along with the other group members maintain full time jobs and travel as opportu-nities arise. “We are just humble indi-viduals singing for God’s glory, Graves said. We sing and there is an amazing domino effect…lives are changed.” The Apostles have not per-formed in the Springfield area yet but Graves says he does hope to bring their music back home. Their current CD, “Mission Possible” may be purchased at apostleslive.com or on most MP-3 sites. Currently, The Apostles are back in the studio working on a sophomore CD.

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Springfield, MO—Faith Tabernacle Apostolic Church is presenting the Barrier Breakers Conference 2013. The purpose of this conference is to aid indi-viduals in breaking through bar-riers in their personal, spiritual, and ministry functions. The conference will be held at Faith Tabernacle Apostolic Church on Friday May 3rd, at 7:00 pm and Saturday, May 4th at 9 a.m. Registration for the conference is $15. On Saturday, lunch will be provided at a cost of $10. Suffragan Bishop Titus Stewart will be speaking Friday night and District Elder

Fred Nunn Jr. will be speak-ing Saturday. Child care will be provided with free lunch for children. Hotel accommodations are available. To reserve your place for the Saturday Sessions, call 417-300-2796, choose two seminars that interest you. Each seminar will be 40 minutes beginning at 9 a.m. If you are unable to attend the Saturday session please come and join us at the Friday night service. If you have any questions please contact Malesha Bailey @ 417-300-2796 or baileymalesha@yahoo.com

Barrier Breakers Conference 2013at Faith Tabernacle, May 3, 4

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2722 W. Mount VernonSpringfield, MO 65802

Pastor - Bishop Elect, Marshawn Wilbourn

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Movie Review: “42”

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by Lyle FosterUnite Contributing Writer

“Tomorrow we will all wear 42 and they won’t be able to tell the difference” What a powerful line and what a reality check of some of the advances that we have made in the last few decades. Everything is not all right but we have come a long way from the era in which the major leagues were contem-plating allowing Jackie Robinson to become the first black man to play professional base-ball. Those of us in Springfield should find particular interest in this movie because of the references to the Negro base-ball league and in particular the Kansas City Monarchs. That was a pleasant twist and if any-one has not visited the museum it is certainly worth the drive to Kansas City to see it. Well, I rarely say this but this is a movie that is a must and if you have to drive, walk or ride the bus...take yourself and Bebe and Nane to see it because it is beautiful, powerful and poi-gnant. No wonder it opened first at the box office the week that it came out. I really get concerned that some people do not have a clue who Jackie Robinson was and don’t fully understand the door that he opened. He was the forerunner of all that we know in professional athletics today. It is almost hard to fathom that he had to endure what he did to swing a bat and play America’s favorite pastime at the profes-

sional level. The film was written and directed by Brian Helgeland and stars Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford. Mr. Boseman plays the part of Jackie and Harrison Ford plays the character of Branch Rickey the Brooklyn Dodgers

general manager who decided to sign Jackie Robinson to a professional baseball contract. In doing so he put himself and the team on the firing line for a lot of public outcry and even death threats. Likewise, Jackie Robinson

had to make a decision to be man enough to not fight back through the unthinkable prejudice that he had to face in breaking the barriers that he did. The truth is the movie would be worth seeing if the acting, directing and production were subpar or even terrible because the storyline is so compelling, but in this case the acting was superb and the action very believable and told a compli-cated story with sensitivity and respect. The fact that several of Jackie’s teammates were well known baseball icons as well added to the power of the story. The movie was done extremely tastefully which is another reason I encourage you to see it… I hope no one will be dis-appointed but the movie was actually made with no nudity, no sex scenes (maybe a tiny one), profanity only in the context of it being a movie about base-ball… and it was good without

all of the above. There were several other strong characters as well including Nicole Beharie (Jackie’s wife), Christopher Meloni (Leo Durocher) and Andre Holland as Wendell Smith. Jackie Robinson’s story cer-tainly shows one response to racism… he let his bat do the talking as to react himself would surely have set all efforts back to break the color line in baseball… even amongst his teammates he was not initially welcomed. To tell a story that contained this much history without making it overly gratu-itous or lopsided takes a skillful careful script and this movie has one. But it also has something else….a convincing story deliv-ered with raw emotion and a very strong cast. I came into the movie expecting it to be at least decent… I left in awe. I didn’t know if I really wanted to share this with you because it makes me feel a little too involved but the controlled rage and the extent of insults Jackie Robinson was portrayed as enduring in the movie left me at one point gripped with emotion. Let me leave it at that… it got through. This movie needs to be seen and discussed and learned from… and our children and

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grandchildren need to know the story. It is great that this story has a good ending in the movie and in real life… the number 42 was retired for all teams by Major League Baseball making it the first number in sports to be universally retired. And there

is one happy exception to that…on April 15 which is Jackie Robinson day players from every team proudly wear the number 42 to honor this American hero. The 66th anniver-sary of Jackie Robinson Day was just a few weeks ago.

The quote at the beginning of this review was uttered by one of Jackie’s teammates in the film after another day of racially charged epithets being hurled at Jackie and it fit in so perfectly when it was said. That is a great hope… it is only sad that it was speaking to a situation over 66 years ago and we could still say it today as well. The movie 42 is a movie that I will look forward to seeing again and again and I will never watch a baseball game quite the same way again. Mr. Robinson thank you for what you endured to change baseball and Warner Brothers and Legendary Pictures thank you for bringing us such a well done film. Play ball! Movie Score: 98 out of 100

Lyle Foster

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Reserve Your Booth At The 2013Springfield Juneteenth CelebrationSpringfield, MO—Missouri State University will partner this year with the NAACP to co-sponsor the Juneteenth Celebration. The observance of June 19 as the African American Emancipa-tion Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates Afri-can American freedom and em-phasizes education and achieve-ment. It is a day, a week, and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guests in cities across the country, people of all races, nationalities and religions join hands to acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society today. In honor of Juneteenth in Springfield, Missouri, come hear and see music presentations, poetry, praise dancing and visit booths from various community organizations. Where: Silver Springs ParkWhen: June 15, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. As always, we need commu-nity support to help make our Juneteenth celebration a hit! In support of the celebration, community organizations can

have a booth for only $20. To create an inclusive event with participation from any commu-nity organization, youth group or ministry, please contact Francine Pratt at fpratt@missouristate.edu for booth and performance information (food vendors are welcome). If you are interested in partici-pating in the Springfield Youth Community Choir and Praise Dance, contact Ms. Coritha Vaughn at (573)-268-4420 or by email, vaughnc3g@yahoo.com. You can also contact Minister Gwen Marshall at (417)-869-9590. The Springfield Youth Community Choir will rehearse at Deliverance Temple Ministries on May 25 and June 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Springfield, MO—First Annual Legacy Of Mothers luncheon. The Legacy of Mothers Luncheon is a celebration of your mothers lives... Past, present, or eternal. The luncheon is scheduled for May 19, 2013 at 3:00 pm at the Executive Conference Center, 910 W Battlefield.

Tickets for the event are $20. Proceeds from the event will go to the American Cancer Society in honor of Evelyn "Annie " Hairston. Lois Blakey. and Mary "Nanny" Shockley. For more info or tickets contact Gloria Hairston Hereford. 417-576-5140

First Annual Legacy Of MothersLuncheon Set For May 19th

Musical Celebration… “A Night in White.” Friday, May 25, at Washington AveSpringfield, MO– In conjunc-tion with the third anniversary of Senior Pastor, Dr. Edward L. Alexander, Washington Avenue Baptist Church, will be hosting a Musical Celebration… “A Night in White” on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. The concert will feature guest songstress, soloists

and choirs from the Kansas City and Springfield, MO areas. Pastor Alexander’s Third Anniversary celebration service will be held Sunday morning, May 26, 2013 at 10:45 a.m. You are invited to join us - come and be blessed! For more information, contact Wash-ington Avenue Baptist Church at 417-866-2750.

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discounted treats. Read more to earn a Fresh Start Fine Waiver Card, a free book and be entered into drawings for more end-of-summer prizes. Teens in grades 6-12 can sign up for the Teen Summer Reading Program at thelibrary.org/be-neath, read and post reviews, attend fun Library programs and earn the Food ‘n’ Fun Flipcard and a Fresh Start Fine Waiver Card. Keep reading and be en-tered into weekly drawings for

fun prizes. Grand prize drawing Aug. 5 is for a Kindle Fire. Adults can get in on the fun and prizes, too. Drop by any branch for more information and regis-ter there or online at thelibrary.org/groundbreakingreads after you’ve read five books. You will receive a gift and be entered into a drawing on Aug. 5 for one of several prizes. Kathleen O’Dell is community relations director of the Spring-field-Greene County Library District. She can be reached at kathleeno@thelibrary.org

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Springfield, MO— Carl Davis, known as Bo by family and friends, will be the featured speaker at the Minorities in Business meeting at 5:15 pm, May 7, at Q Enoteca, 308 W. Commercial St. Bo grew up in Hartville as one of 13 children, and as such, learned quickly how to stand out in a crowd. He's a man of many passions and incorporates them all into his work, service, and personal time.

As an avid outdoorsman, Bo spends much of his time enjoying the outdoors as the owner of Advanced Lawn Care & Fertilizer. He also serves on the advisory committee for the landscaping program at Ozarks Technical College. Bo makes his love of outdoors a family affair, spending time hunting and fishing with his children. Beau also has a great

Carl “Bo” Davis Will Be The SpeakerAt The May 7, Minorities-In-Business Meeting

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The MoneySectionA Directory of free or low cost Business AssistanceMinorities In BusinessMonthly Networking Meeting417.861-0760

Springfield Area Chamber of Commercewww.spfldchamber.com417.862.5567

Small Business Administration (SBA)www.sba.gov417.864.7670

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)www.score.org417.864.7670

Drury University - Breech Center / Student in Free Enterprise www.drury.edu417.873.7243

Ozarks Technical Community Collegewww.otc.edu417.895.7158

The Library Center - Business Referencethelibrary.springfield.missouri.org417.874.8110

Small Business & TechnologyDevelopment Center sbtdc.missouristate.edu417.836.5685 • Loan assistance• Financial analysis• Business planning• Marketing products• Trademark searches• Training seminars (business planning, business valuation, business management, finance, human resources, QuickBooks, marketing and international trade)

passion for his hunting dogs. His entrepreneurial endeav-ors continue with the ownership of Bo's Black Angus Farms and

he runs approxi-mately 300 head of registered and commercial cows. A skilled cattleman and a former meat cutter, Bo lends

his expertise of meat cutting to Convoy of Hope as well. His zeal for all that he does is truly infectious, wherever he may be.

Lynette Adams, Worthy MatronOrder Of Eastern StarGreater Truth Chapter #88P.O. Box 9412Springfield, MO 65801417-866-6878

Calvin L. Allen, Exec. DirectorSpringfield Community Center- Family Achievement Academy911 E. Division StSpringfield, MO 65803417-866-4359

Cheryl Clay, PresidentSpringfield Branch N.A.A.C.P. P.O. Box 8983Springfield, MO 65801Meetings are every third Saturday of the month from 1:30-2:30 p.m.417-873-6386

Flora (Pat) Looney, PresidentOur Night OutSocial & Charitable Org.417-866-2387

James Pike, PresidentSpringfield Reunion ClubOrganizes the Annual Park Day/Reunion Weekend1447 N. HamptonSpringfield, MO 65802417-869-0183Meeting every first Monday

Willie Carter, DirectorVictory Circle Peer Support Inc2101 W. Chestnut ExpwySpringfield, MO 65802417-894-0188Support group for men in recovery

Samuel G. KnoxUnite of SWMO, Inc.Publishes the Unite Publication; presenters of the Annual Springfield Multicultural Festival 2101 W. Chestnut Expwy.Springfield, MO 65802Phone: 417-864-7444unitepublication@yahoo.comwww.unitenewsonline.org

Mark A. DixonBartley-Decatur Neighborhood Center918 E. CalhounSpringfield, MO 65802417-719-4300www.bartley-decatur.org

American Legion PostNorvel Stafford1339 E. Division StSpringfield, MO 65803417-862-9123

Conzy Mitchell-Burns, PresidentLadies Civic LeagueProvides scholarships for youthP. O. Box 8296Springfield, MO 65801417-894-0399

Robert Looney, Ozarks Golf Club, IncSpfld. Community Center618 N. BentonSpringfield, MO 65806

Sidney Needem, Sec.,Sherman Avenue ProjectCommittee, Inc. Housing Org.1228 N. ShermanSpringfield, MO 65802417-865-1203

W.M. Herman Burkett, Jr.Prince Hall MasonsTruth Lodge #151P.O. Box 8063Springfield, MO 65801417-890-5180

Wesley PrattThe GatheringA Community Action GroupFor more information call 417-987-7809

Shelia Burton, PresidentLincoln Memorial CemeteryBoard, Inc.P.O. Box 9282Springfield, MO 65801417-877-0668

African American CommunityOrganizations Directory

If you are a part of a Springfield African American Community Organization, we want to hear from you. Please send the name of your organization, address, phone number and a contact person to Unite., P. O. Box 1745, Springfield, MO 65801

by Kim JonesUnite Contributing Writer

If you are thinking of selling your home and you don't like surprises, do yourself a huge favor, get an independent home inspection before you sell. Not only will the inspection alert you to hidden defects you may not have been aware of, it is also an effec-tive marketing tool. By discovering and cor-recting defects prior to offering the home for sale, you can often avoid long, messy contract negotiations due to unforeseen repairs and also lessen the time on the market. Buyers will appreciate the effort, time and money spent to ensure they are buying a quality home which will often be reflected in a higher purchase price. Even if the home has been inspected prior to being on the

market, I recommend theBuyer purchase their own home inspection prior to closing. While there is less likelihood of finding a major repair issue, conditions can change. Systems that work fine today can fail

tomorrow, and a five minute hail storm can damage a roof. It is im-portant to remember that there is no perfect house; repairs of some sort are ongoing. When choosing a home inspector, make

sure they are profession-al. Most realty companies have a list of reputable inspectors available upon request. Prices vary according to the square footage of the home. Average cost is from $250 - $300. Most inspectors now require payment at time of inspection; however, there are still a few who allow buyers to pay at closing.

Consider A Home Inspection Before You Sell A typical home inspection will take 2 - 3 hours to complete. It will include the roof, attic, ap-pliances, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, wiring, foundation, crawlspace and overall structure of the home. For an additional fee, a termite inspection can be included. After completion, you will receive a detailed written report usually within 48 hours. It will indicate safety hazards, areas of concern, and those requiring general maintenance. Most will also include a handy seasonal maintenance guide to help keep your home in tip-top shape. There are many less common types of inspections (i.e., well/septic, mold, lead and radon). These are usually re-quested at the buyer's discretion and require inspectors certified in those areas. Buying or selling, get a home inspection. It will save you money, time and stress.

Kim Jones

MIB Monthly MeetingTuesday, May 7, 2013

5:15 p.m. atQ Enoteca,

318 W. Commercial St

Black Economic Summit Slated For May 31 - June 1, 2013 in Colorado; Economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux to Keynote Luncheon

Denver, CO -- The Mountain Region Black Economic Summit has announced the 8th Annual MRBES Success Summit & Expo to be held on May 31 and June 1 at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. The theme is "In-

form, Inspire, Imagine!" The summit, which seeks to improve the economic stand-ing of minority communities, is the only event of its kind in the mountain states. More than 750

Economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux

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Springfield, MO— Carl Davis, known as Bo by family and friends, will be the featured speaker at the Minorities in Business meeting at 5:15 pm, May 7, at Q Enoteca, 308 W. Commercial St. Bo grew up in Hartville as one of 13 children, and as such, learned quickly how to stand out in a crowd. He's a man of many passions and incorporates them all into his work, service, and personal time.

As an avid outdoorsman, Bo spends much of his time enjoying the outdoors as the owner of Advanced Lawn Care & Fertilizer. He also serves on the advisory committee for the landscaping program at Ozarks Technical College. Bo makes his love of outdoors a family affair, spending time hunting and fishing with his children. Beau also has a great

Carl “Bo” Davis Will Be The SpeakerAt The May 7, Minorities-In-Business Meeting

May Unite Page 7

The MoneySectionA Directory of free or low cost Business AssistanceMinorities In BusinessMonthly Networking Meeting417.861-0760

Springfield Area Chamber of Commercewww.spfldchamber.com417.862.5567

Small Business Administration (SBA)www.sba.gov417.864.7670

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)www.score.org417.864.7670

Drury University - Breech Center / Student in Free Enterprise www.drury.edu417.873.7243

Ozarks Technical Community Collegewww.otc.edu417.895.7158

The Library Center - Business Referencethelibrary.springfield.missouri.org417.874.8110

Small Business & TechnologyDevelopment Center sbtdc.missouristate.edu417.836.5685 • Loan assistance• Financial analysis• Business planning• Marketing products• Trademark searches• Training seminars (business planning, business valuation, business management, finance, human resources, QuickBooks, marketing and international trade)

passion for his hunting dogs. His entrepreneurial endeav-ors continue with the ownership of Bo's Black Angus Farms and

he runs approxi-mately 300 head of registered and commercial cows. A skilled cattleman and a former meat cutter, Bo lends

his expertise of meat cutting to Convoy of Hope as well. His zeal for all that he does is truly infectious, wherever he may be.

Lynette Adams, Worthy MatronOrder Of Eastern StarGreater Truth Chapter #88P.O. Box 9412Springfield, MO 65801417-866-6878

Calvin L. Allen, Exec. DirectorSpringfield Community Center- Family Achievement Academy911 E. Division StSpringfield, MO 65803417-866-4359

Cheryl Clay, PresidentSpringfield Branch N.A.A.C.P. P.O. Box 8983Springfield, MO 65801Meetings are every third Saturday of the month from 1:30-2:30 p.m.417-873-6386

Flora (Pat) Looney, PresidentOur Night OutSocial & Charitable Org.417-866-2387

James Pike, PresidentSpringfield Reunion ClubOrganizes the Annual Park Day/Reunion Weekend1447 N. HamptonSpringfield, MO 65802417-869-0183Meeting every first Monday

Willie Carter, DirectorVictory Circle Peer Support Inc2101 W. Chestnut ExpwySpringfield, MO 65802417-894-0188Support group for men in recovery

Samuel G. KnoxUnite of SWMO, Inc.Publishes the Unite Publication; presenters of the Annual Springfield Multicultural Festival 2101 W. Chestnut Expwy.Springfield, MO 65802Phone: 417-864-7444unitepublication@yahoo.comwww.unitenewsonline.org

Mark A. DixonBartley-Decatur Neighborhood Center918 E. CalhounSpringfield, MO 65802417-719-4300www.bartley-decatur.org

American Legion PostNorvel Stafford1339 E. Division StSpringfield, MO 65803417-862-9123

Conzy Mitchell-Burns, PresidentLadies Civic LeagueProvides scholarships for youthP. O. Box 8296Springfield, MO 65801417-894-0399

Robert Looney, Ozarks Golf Club, IncSpfld. Community Center618 N. BentonSpringfield, MO 65806

Sidney Needem, Sec.,Sherman Avenue ProjectCommittee, Inc. Housing Org.1228 N. ShermanSpringfield, MO 65802417-865-1203

W.M. Herman Burkett, Jr.Prince Hall MasonsTruth Lodge #151P.O. Box 8063Springfield, MO 65801417-890-5180

Wesley PrattThe GatheringA Community Action GroupFor more information call 417-987-7809

Shelia Burton, PresidentLincoln Memorial CemeteryBoard, Inc.P.O. Box 9282Springfield, MO 65801417-877-0668

African American CommunityOrganizations Directory

If you are a part of a Springfield African American Community Organization, we want to hear from you. Please send the name of your organization, address, phone number and a contact person to Unite., P. O. Box 1745, Springfield, MO 65801

by Kim JonesUnite Contributing Writer

If you are thinking of selling your home and you don't like surprises, do yourself a huge favor, get an independent home inspection before you sell. Not only will the inspection alert you to hidden defects you may not have been aware of, it is also an effec-tive marketing tool. By discovering and cor-recting defects prior to offering the home for sale, you can often avoid long, messy contract negotiations due to unforeseen repairs and also lessen the time on the market. Buyers will appreciate the effort, time and money spent to ensure they are buying a quality home which will often be reflected in a higher purchase price. Even if the home has been inspected prior to being on the

market, I recommend theBuyer purchase their own home inspection prior to closing. While there is less likelihood of finding a major repair issue, conditions can change. Systems that work fine today can fail

tomorrow, and a five minute hail storm can damage a roof. It is im-portant to remember that there is no perfect house; repairs of some sort are ongoing. When choosing a home inspector, make

sure they are profession-al. Most realty companies have a list of reputable inspectors available upon request. Prices vary according to the square footage of the home. Average cost is from $250 - $300. Most inspectors now require payment at time of inspection; however, there are still a few who allow buyers to pay at closing.

Consider A Home Inspection Before You Sell A typical home inspection will take 2 - 3 hours to complete. It will include the roof, attic, ap-pliances, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, wiring, foundation, crawlspace and overall structure of the home. For an additional fee, a termite inspection can be included. After completion, you will receive a detailed written report usually within 48 hours. It will indicate safety hazards, areas of concern, and those requiring general maintenance. Most will also include a handy seasonal maintenance guide to help keep your home in tip-top shape. There are many less common types of inspections (i.e., well/septic, mold, lead and radon). These are usually re-quested at the buyer's discretion and require inspectors certified in those areas. Buying or selling, get a home inspection. It will save you money, time and stress.

Kim Jones

MIB Monthly MeetingTuesday, May 7, 2013

5:15 p.m. atQ Enoteca,

318 W. Commercial St

Black Economic Summit Slated For May 31 - June 1, 2013 in Colorado; Economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux to Keynote Luncheon

Denver, CO -- The Mountain Region Black Economic Summit has announced the 8th Annual MRBES Success Summit & Expo to be held on May 31 and June 1 at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. The theme is "In-

form, Inspire, Imagine!" The summit, which seeks to improve the economic stand-ing of minority communities, is the only event of its kind in the mountain states. More than 750

Economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux

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Movie Review: “42”

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by Lyle FosterUnite Contributing Writer

“Tomorrow we will all wear 42 and they won’t be able to tell the difference” What a powerful line and what a reality check of some of the advances that we have made in the last few decades. Everything is not all right but we have come a long way from the era in which the major leagues were contem-plating allowing Jackie Robinson to become the first black man to play professional base-ball. Those of us in Springfield should find particular interest in this movie because of the references to the Negro base-ball league and in particular the Kansas City Monarchs. That was a pleasant twist and if any-one has not visited the museum it is certainly worth the drive to Kansas City to see it. Well, I rarely say this but this is a movie that is a must and if you have to drive, walk or ride the bus...take yourself and Bebe and Nane to see it because it is beautiful, powerful and poi-gnant. No wonder it opened first at the box office the week that it came out. I really get concerned that some people do not have a clue who Jackie Robinson was and don’t fully understand the door that he opened. He was the forerunner of all that we know in professional athletics today. It is almost hard to fathom that he had to endure what he did to swing a bat and play America’s favorite pastime at the profes-

sional level. The film was written and directed by Brian Helgeland and stars Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford. Mr. Boseman plays the part of Jackie and Harrison Ford plays the character of Branch Rickey the Brooklyn Dodgers

general manager who decided to sign Jackie Robinson to a professional baseball contract. In doing so he put himself and the team on the firing line for a lot of public outcry and even death threats. Likewise, Jackie Robinson

had to make a decision to be man enough to not fight back through the unthinkable prejudice that he had to face in breaking the barriers that he did. The truth is the movie would be worth seeing if the acting, directing and production were subpar or even terrible because the storyline is so compelling, but in this case the acting was superb and the action very believable and told a compli-cated story with sensitivity and respect. The fact that several of Jackie’s teammates were well known baseball icons as well added to the power of the story. The movie was done extremely tastefully which is another reason I encourage you to see it… I hope no one will be dis-appointed but the movie was actually made with no nudity, no sex scenes (maybe a tiny one), profanity only in the context of it being a movie about base-ball… and it was good without

all of the above. There were several other strong characters as well including Nicole Beharie (Jackie’s wife), Christopher Meloni (Leo Durocher) and Andre Holland as Wendell Smith. Jackie Robinson’s story cer-tainly shows one response to racism… he let his bat do the talking as to react himself would surely have set all efforts back to break the color line in baseball… even amongst his teammates he was not initially welcomed. To tell a story that contained this much history without making it overly gratu-itous or lopsided takes a skillful careful script and this movie has one. But it also has something else….a convincing story deliv-ered with raw emotion and a very strong cast. I came into the movie expecting it to be at least decent… I left in awe. I didn’t know if I really wanted to share this with you because it makes me feel a little too involved but the controlled rage and the extent of insults Jackie Robinson was portrayed as enduring in the movie left me at one point gripped with emotion. Let me leave it at that… it got through. This movie needs to be seen and discussed and learned from… and our children and

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grandchildren need to know the story. It is great that this story has a good ending in the movie and in real life… the number 42 was retired for all teams by Major League Baseball making it the first number in sports to be universally retired. And there

is one happy exception to that…on April 15 which is Jackie Robinson day players from every team proudly wear the number 42 to honor this American hero. The 66th anniver-sary of Jackie Robinson Day was just a few weeks ago.

The quote at the beginning of this review was uttered by one of Jackie’s teammates in the film after another day of racially charged epithets being hurled at Jackie and it fit in so perfectly when it was said. That is a great hope… it is only sad that it was speaking to a situation over 66 years ago and we could still say it today as well. The movie 42 is a movie that I will look forward to seeing again and again and I will never watch a baseball game quite the same way again. Mr. Robinson thank you for what you endured to change baseball and Warner Brothers and Legendary Pictures thank you for bringing us such a well done film. Play ball! Movie Score: 98 out of 100

Lyle Foster

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Reserve Your Booth At The 2013Springfield Juneteenth CelebrationSpringfield, MO—Missouri State University will partner this year with the NAACP to co-sponsor the Juneteenth Celebration. The observance of June 19 as the African American Emancipa-tion Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates Afri-can American freedom and em-phasizes education and achieve-ment. It is a day, a week, and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guests in cities across the country, people of all races, nationalities and religions join hands to acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society today. In honor of Juneteenth in Springfield, Missouri, come hear and see music presentations, poetry, praise dancing and visit booths from various community organizations. Where: Silver Springs ParkWhen: June 15, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. As always, we need commu-nity support to help make our Juneteenth celebration a hit! In support of the celebration, community organizations can

have a booth for only $20. To create an inclusive event with participation from any commu-nity organization, youth group or ministry, please contact Francine Pratt at fpratt@missouristate.edu for booth and performance information (food vendors are welcome). If you are interested in partici-pating in the Springfield Youth Community Choir and Praise Dance, contact Ms. Coritha Vaughn at (573)-268-4420 or by email, vaughnc3g@yahoo.com. You can also contact Minister Gwen Marshall at (417)-869-9590. The Springfield Youth Community Choir will rehearse at Deliverance Temple Ministries on May 25 and June 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Springfield, MO—First Annual Legacy Of Mothers luncheon. The Legacy of Mothers Luncheon is a celebration of your mothers lives... Past, present, or eternal. The luncheon is scheduled for May 19, 2013 at 3:00 pm at the Executive Conference Center, 910 W Battlefield.

Tickets for the event are $20. Proceeds from the event will go to the American Cancer Society in honor of Evelyn "Annie " Hairston. Lois Blakey. and Mary "Nanny" Shockley. For more info or tickets contact Gloria Hairston Hereford. 417-576-5140

First Annual Legacy Of MothersLuncheon Set For May 19th

Musical Celebration… “A Night in White.” Friday, May 25, at Washington AveSpringfield, MO– In conjunc-tion with the third anniversary of Senior Pastor, Dr. Edward L. Alexander, Washington Avenue Baptist Church, will be hosting a Musical Celebration… “A Night in White” on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. The concert will feature guest songstress, soloists

and choirs from the Kansas City and Springfield, MO areas. Pastor Alexander’s Third Anniversary celebration service will be held Sunday morning, May 26, 2013 at 10:45 a.m. You are invited to join us - come and be blessed! For more information, contact Wash-ington Avenue Baptist Church at 417-866-2750.

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discounted treats. Read more to earn a Fresh Start Fine Waiver Card, a free book and be entered into drawings for more end-of-summer prizes. Teens in grades 6-12 can sign up for the Teen Summer Reading Program at thelibrary.org/be-neath, read and post reviews, attend fun Library programs and earn the Food ‘n’ Fun Flipcard and a Fresh Start Fine Waiver Card. Keep reading and be en-tered into weekly drawings for

fun prizes. Grand prize drawing Aug. 5 is for a Kindle Fire. Adults can get in on the fun and prizes, too. Drop by any branch for more information and regis-ter there or online at thelibrary.org/groundbreakingreads after you’ve read five books. You will receive a gift and be entered into a drawing on Aug. 5 for one of several prizes. Kathleen O’Dell is community relations director of the Spring-field-Greene County Library District. She can be reached at kathleeno@thelibrary.org

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To the 2013 Spring-field Public School graduates, Congratula-tions! The future lies before you, Like a field of driven snow, Be careful how you tread it, For every step will show.~Author Unknown Graduation Day is a day to mark a tremendous accomplish-ment. You could not have come to this day without a lot of hard work. There may have been days when you felt that you could not continue, and yet you

did. The moment when you are called up to the stage to receive your diploma, in your cap and

gown, is a moment to savor. However, this is only the beginning of a long journey — the world is waiting for you. As you prepare for this journey on the road called life here are a few thoughts you might want to take with you:

1. Find and pursue your passion 2. Get better at trusting yourself and learn to be bold 3. Do not let others define who you are4. Dream Big!“You know, it's very simple. You can't put a large box in a small

CommunitySectionby Mia Jackson HuskissonUnite Contributing Writer

The Apostles have been lik-ened unto the Stylistics. Their toe-tapping, hand-clapping, har-monious sounds and thought-provoking lyrics make their latest cd, “Mission Possible” a great edition to any music library. The Apostles released “Mission Possible” in January 2013. Prior to the release of the cd, their single “ Winner in You”, soared to #7 on the European Independent Gospel charts. The Apostles include: Jacquelyn Etienne, Earnest Faust, and Marlon Graves. If the name Marlon Graves sounds familiar it’s because he was born and raised in Springfield. “It all began for me in Springfield and I appreciate the foundation I got there,” Graves said. During his time in Springfield, Graves was a mem-ber of the local hip/hop group called C.A.D. (Central Against Drugs). Graves left Springfield in the early 90’s with a football scholar-ship to Kemper Military Junior College. He pursued a football career while earning a degree from Baker University. After graduation his ambitions of a professional football career were interrupted by a rare heart con-dition. Graves recalls how he lay in the hospital bed reading the book of Job in his Bible. He was particularly moved by the passage, “have you considered by servant Job? There is no one on earth like him…a man who fears God and shuns evil.” In that moment, Graves vowed to

box. Well, you cannot put a full life in a small dream box.” — Zerhouni 5. Take initiative and get in the game. “You have a choice. You can either be a passive victim of circumstance or you can be the active hero of your own life.” — Whitford6. Be as persistent as you can be and do not give up “Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.” - Dyson7. Learn to fail or fail to learn“In life, the things that go wrong are often the very things that lead to other things going right.” — Huffington8. You do not need to be perfect“Have the courage to accept that you’re not perfect, nothing is, and no one is — and that’s OK.” — Couric9. Use your imagination and your creativity 10. Remind yourself to be present 11. If you think you can, you

can ! You never know what is around the corner unless you peek...12. If you cannot embrace change, at least give it a hug once in a while 13. Work hard and keep walking the road “Just remember, you can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets.” — Schwarzenegger14. Try selflessness and give back 15. The road to success begins with you And Remember: For the best verse hasn't been rhymed yet,The best house hasn't been planned, The highest peak hasn't been climbed yet,The mightiest rivers aren't spanned, Don't worry and fret, faint hearted, The chances have just begun, For the Best jobs haven't been started, The Best work hasn't been done. — Berton Braley

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dedicate his gifts to God. Shortly thereafter, Graves met Earnest Faust Jr. who was look-ing to start a gospel group. Graves and Faust Jr. became founding members of The Apostles. “We are happy with how God has blessed us because we real-ly don’t do this for the money,” Graves said. The Apostles have had the opportunity to take the minister-ing music to most of the major cities in the U.S. They have had the distinguished honor of opening for gospel artists like Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, and John P. Kee. The Apostles are also scheduled to appear on Bobby Jones Gospel in May 2013. “You know my experience in Springfield really motivated me to use my talent, Graves said. I remember getting my start singing “ I won’t sit down on the Lord” in my grandmoth-er’s church when I was 5. I went on get opportunities to sing at Gibson Presbyterian, Pitts Chapel, and Deliverance Temple. I learned a lot.”Graves along with the other group members maintain full time jobs and travel as opportu-nities arise. “We are just humble indi-viduals singing for God’s glory, Graves said. We sing and there is an amazing domino effect…lives are changed.” The Apostles have not per-formed in the Springfield area yet but Graves says he does hope to bring their music back home. Their current CD, “Mission Possible” may be purchased at apostleslive.com or on most MP-3 sites. Currently, The Apostles are back in the studio working on a sophomore CD.

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Springfield, MO—Faith Tabernacle Apostolic Church is presenting the Barrier Breakers Conference 2013. The purpose of this conference is to aid indi-viduals in breaking through bar-riers in their personal, spiritual, and ministry functions. The conference will be held at Faith Tabernacle Apostolic Church on Friday May 3rd, at 7:00 pm and Saturday, May 4th at 9 a.m. Registration for the conference is $15. On Saturday, lunch will be provided at a cost of $10. Suffragan Bishop Titus Stewart will be speaking Friday night and District Elder

Fred Nunn Jr. will be speak-ing Saturday. Child care will be provided with free lunch for children. Hotel accommodations are available. To reserve your place for the Saturday Sessions, call 417-300-2796, choose two seminars that interest you. Each seminar will be 40 minutes beginning at 9 a.m. If you are unable to attend the Saturday session please come and join us at the Friday night service. If you have any questions please contact Malesha Bailey @ 417-300-2796 or baileymalesha@yahoo.com

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Community NewsA Few Thoughts For Our 2013 Graduatesby Gwen Marshall

The Money SectionMIB Invites Carl “Bo” Davis as May Speakerby Miniorities In Business

Lifestyle & Entertainment NewsMovie Review —“42”by Lyle Foster

Health & Mental FitnessTips and Tricks for Seasonal Allergiesby Dr. Tyeese Gaines, M.D.

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by Kathleen O’Dell ,Springfield-Greene CountyLibrary District

May 18 starts the fun, prize-filled Summer Reading Program at the Library, and we hope all ages will sign up this year. The Summer Reading Program is not only fun, but it helps students of all ages significantly improve their reading skills. The more you read, the better you get! Parents can sign up for the Tiny Tots program. Babies and toddlers need books, too! Shar-ing stories, songs and rhymes introduce little ones to books and language. Reading, playing and singing are ways to help them get ready to learn to read. They’re part of the Racing to Read, the Library’s early literacy program that supports parents with great books and activities that give tots from birth to preschool the skills they will need when it’s time to learn to read. Drop by the children’s depart-ment of any Library branch or Mobile Library for a Tiny Tots Gameboard and record 10 books and complete five of the simple activities listed there. When you are finished, bring your game board to your library to pick out a free board book for your child, and be entered into a drawing for other prizes.Kids from age 4 to fifth grade can sign up for the program, which runs May 18-Aug. 3. Register and pick up a free game board at any Library branch or the Mobile Library and begin logging their reading time to win a Food ‘n’ Fun Flipcard full of free and

The City of Springfield offers a variety of municipal career opportunities for individuals interested in public service. Job opportunities are updated each Friday and can be accessed through a number of mediums: Web: http://www.springfieldmo.gov/jobs; or Phone: Jobs Hotline at 417-864-1606; or TV: CityView on Medicacom Cable Digital Channel 80; or In Person: visiting our offices at 840 Boonville, Room 324, Springfield, MO 65802. The City is fully committed to a policy of hiring without regard to age, sex, race, religion, national origin, or disability. The City is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

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by Dr. Tyeese Gaines, M.D.for Black Health Matters.com

Finally, it’s the start of spring weather. But, for some, it also means the start of allergy sea-son. With sneez-ing, coughing, stuffy nose and itchy, watery eyes, they’re simply miserable this time of year. Believe it or not, allergy symptoms are actually the body trying to help out. The body considers aller-gens like mold and pollen to be foreign invaders. When the nose clogs and the eyes water, for example, the body is trying to keep those invaders from get-ting inside. It just so happens that it makes allergy sufferers miserable in the process. Dust mites, mold, and pol-len—from trees, grass or weeds—are the biggest spring allergy offenders. So how can you avoid being so uncomfortable this allergy season? Let’s take a look at a few tips and tricks.Natural Remedies If you’re not a big fan of antihistamine medications, try a couple of natural options. Ginger root. Put pieces of fresh ginger in a teapot or tea-cup and pour hot water into it to make a tea. Ginger has antibac-terial properties and serves as a natural antihistamine. Nettle extract. You can buy

the extract in liquid or tablet forms from a nutrition store. It’s been proven in studies to decrease the inflammation involved with seasonal allergies.

Despite these natural tricks, certain people will still need tradi-tional treatment such as a daily antihistamine, steroid nasal sprays or respi-ratory inhalers. Talk to your doctor about whether your allergies are

severe enough to warrant these medications.Don’t carry pollen with you Take off your clothes at the front door. Throw them into a garbage bag and tie it tightly. Shower immediately. Otherwise, pollen will get on your couch and bedding. Throughout the day, it’s important to wash your hands with soap and water after com-ing back inside, especially kids who are playing in the yard, before touching your eyes or nose. Remember to thoroughly clean your contacts at the end of the day, even if they’re long-wear.Prevention at home Vacuum frequently and pur-

chase special allergy filters to keep it from kicking dust back into the air. Change the air conditioning filter monthly and purchase HEPA filters. They filter pollen, dust mites and even cigarette smoke. Run the A/C often. Keep windows to the house and car shut with the air condi-tioning running to keep pollen out. Remove all plants from the house. The moisture breeds mold and, in the spring, the pol-len sets off allergies. Don’t dust pollen. Spray it down with a liquid cleanser then wipe it clean. That keeps you from simply dusting it into the air. To rid the house of items that pollen and dust can attach

itself to: Wash all bedding and curtains in hot water. Cover the bed and pillows with allergy-proof cov-ers. Replace cur-tains with blinds,

if possible. Replace carpet with flooring.Use these tips and best of luck this allergy season!

A Directory of local and regional healthresourcesAIDS Federal hotline; 24 hours a day, everyday, including holidays.1-800-590-AIDS (2437) Local office: 417-881-1900

Alzheimer’s Association417-886-2199

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OTC Dental Hygiene ClinicProvides low cost dental care for adults and children; performed by students under the supervi-sion of faculty and local dentists. Cleanings, X-rays and exams For adults $50. for children $35.Call 417-447-8835 to make appt.

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God in Christ is Rev. Appleby’s first pastorship; he has been Assistant Pastor at a church in North Carolina and in West Virginia. Of the beginning at Tim-mons, Rev. Appleby said, “It was tough and a bit discouraging. I told the Lord you sent me all the way here to preach to eight or ten people. The Lord was very clear letting me know just wait, just be patient and they are com-ing.” And they did come. “We’ve totally outgrown this facility. We must move. We can’t really do all the ministries that we have to do and are trying to do because we have no space,” Rev. Appleby said. For example the Missions Ministry lacks space for a Clothes Closet and a Food Pantry. Sunday Schools are not able to divide into age appropri-ate groups. The Music Ministry, central to the church, needs space to rehearse. There is no nursery. “We’d like to have tutoring and after-school programs, but we don’t have the facilities,” Mother Appleby said. Although Timmons Temple is important in the history of Springfield’s African American community, the congregation’s growth means the building is for sale. “This church has been a pil-lar in Springfield for many years and I’m sure there are people who have mixed emotions about it being something else,” Moth-er Appleby said. “There is so much tie-in here and so many people who have their roots here and came here when they were children and remember their moms and dads talking about being here. There’s probably in the commu-nity some real mixed emotions

about us even putting it on the market,” Rev. Appleby said. Rev. Appleby called the building’s original construction “a great walk of faith.” “The church was named for Elder Carter Timmons. He built the church,” Rev. Appleby said, adding, “When you think about when it was built in 1932 and what was happening in our country then with the Great De-pression, imagine what it would take for a group of poor Black people in that day to try to build a church when at the same time you are struggling to make ends meet and put food on the table.” In its heyday, the church was a major religious center. As Rev. Appleby put it, Timmons Temple “was the major rocking church of holiness. This was where it was happening.” He described what it used to be like. “On Sundays back then the church would be totally packed. In the summertime, they would raise the windows and people would come with lawn chairs or sit in their cars with their win-dows down so they could hear the service because there wasn’t enough room for them.” Timmons pastored the church until his death in 1975. Then the church went through long periods without pastors, and with visiting preachers. The congregation dwindled. “One Sunday there were about ten of us here. I stood up there and said I want you to do me a favor. Look around at all these empty pews. The Lord told me that one of these days every pew was going to be filled up. And soon our choir would be filled up and soon we would have musicians,” Rev. Appleby said. Today’s congregation is thriv-ing. “We envision that the Lord will grow our congregation to be much bigger. And we will be able to fully do what our mission

statement says for us to do,” Rev. Appleby said. That mission is: “To stand as a Beacon of hope for those who have lost their way. To embrace each individual as one of God’s most prized possessions. To en-joy and appreciate the blessings of God, in this present world, while lifting up a standard of holiness in our service to Jesus

Christ our Lord.” Of the future, Rev. Appleby said, “As soon as we move into our new edifice our name will change and we will be called Sanctuary of Praise. The Lord gave us that name; our slogan will be because praise is what we do. So in some sense it will be shedding off the past and we will be forging a new path.”

who could not support it be-cause the "demand was greater than the supply." However, because of popular demand, another fish fry will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the American Legion Post 125, 1339 East Division, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The menu includes catfish fillet, spa-ghetti, greens, coleslaw, corn-bread and dessert for a donation of $8.00 or a fish sandwich and coleslaw for a $5.00 donation. This is the second project

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of a campaign to raise funds for the 2013 Annual Park Day Celebration. This is in response to rising costs, but also because of extremely low participation in 2012. SRC and the Springfield Greene County Park Board are committed to sponsoring Park Day. However, community sup-port of the fundraising campaign as well as support of Park Day are vital to the scholarship program as well as funding for future Park Days. Watch the Unite for an-nouncements on other fundrais-ers as well as new and exciting plans for Park Day 2013.

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By Ron Ponds, Social Security District Manager

Have you been wondering when the best time is to retire? If you have, then we have an audio pod-cast just for you. Social Security’s new podcast, “Deciding When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits,” is available for you to listen to now at HYPERLINK "http://www.socialsecurity.gov/podcasts" www.socialsecurity.gov/podcasts. In this discussion, Social Security will tell you some of the things you need to con-sider before making one of the most important decisions in your life. Social Security’s Deputy Commissioner for Communications, Jim Courtney

and Jason Fichtner, the Acting Deputy Commissioner of the agency, explore the factors to be considered when you think

about when to retire. “There is no one ‘best age’ for everyone,” explains Fichtner in the pod-cast. “Ultimately, it’s a personal choice that people have to make based on their individ-ual circumstances.”

The podcast encourages lis-teners to use Social Security’s online Retirement Estimator, which you can find online at HYPERLINK "http://www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator" www.socialsecurity.gov/estima-tor. The Retirement Estimator can help you “try on” different retirement scenarios, playing with such variables as when

you’d like to retire and how much you expect to earn in future working years. So stop wondering when the best time is for you to retire. Your first step to figuring out the answer to that question is to visit HYPERLINK "http://www.socialsecurity.gov/podcasts" www.socialsecurity.gov/pod-casts and to listen to “Deciding When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits.” Then, you’ll want to sub-scribe to the ongoing series, or bookmark the web address and check back for additional pod-casts. To learn more about Social Security, visit the website at HYPERLINK "http://www.socialsecurity.gov" www.socialsecurity.gov.

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and dreams just because "the time isn't good"... you can still make 2009 the year you uncover

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world is thriving. When people ask me about the single most important ingre-dient to success, I always share the same response: realizing what's making you achieve suc-cess, and then realizing what is stifling your success. Sometimes recognizing the things that are NOT working in your life can be painful, yet VERY powerful to shaping the life you want. Don't try to rationalize them, make excuses for them, or hide them. This is when it's even more critical to take personal inventory and evict those

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As I mentioned earlier, 2009 may bring greater uncer-tainty and more unset-tling economic news than recent years, but these circumstances should compel us to take a deep breath, and pause to think about our lives. When things happen in the world that seem so far beyond our individual control, it can feel unsettling. Don't give up on your goals

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WEALTHNetexcuses, rationalizations, and hidden habits that don't serve you. These things will keep you from the life you want to be living. Let me give you some examples. Ask yourself if you relate to any of these questions: Do you want to be active, fit, and strong? Then you have to stop making excuses about your weight, diet choices, and lack of exercise. Do you want to be in a loving relationship based on friendship and respect? Then you have to stop rationalizing why you and your partner are not communi-cating well. Do you want to embrace Monday mornings and feel excited about going to work every day? Then you have to stop hiding your true passions and go after whatever it is you really want to be doing day in and day out. Do you want to lose the debt forever? Then you have to stop ignoring your spending habits and get real about a creating budget that will pull you out of debt and allow you to reach financial freedom. Do you want to feel more connected to the people in your life, such as your children, friends, and colleagues? Then you have to stop complaining about your poor relationships and figure out why you don't feel as connected as you'd like to be. These things can be painful to look at because the truth is that you have to do something about them in order to make it work in your life. You'll have to say no to the second helping of dinner and

the dessert to follow and go through the awkward stage of getting into shape... You'll have to confront your partner about the areas that need work... You'll have to get past fears about changing your job or pro-fessional path... You'll have to cut back on your spending and be frugal... You'll have to take a good hard look at your personal relationships and perhaps con-sider your own shortfalls and weaknesses in communicating your needs and concerns. Plain and simple, you will have to do something uncom-fortable. Successful people don't waste time in denial (or com-plain or make excuses for that matter). They face situations like a warrior. They look for the warning signs, they find out why things aren't working, and they go about fixing them- even when fixing requires problem solving, hard work, risk, and a level of uncertainty. It's okay to identify a prob-lem even though you haven't a clue about how to go about solv-ing it right away. If you need help organiz-ing those "things" in your life, try using the following list of categories. I recommend reflect-ing on each of the 7 areas and ask yourself, what's not working here in each one and then brain-storm 3 potential solutions.1.) Financial Goals, 2.) Career/Business Goals, 3.) Free Time/Family Time, 4.) Health/Appearance Goals, 5.) Relationship Goals, 6.) Personal Growth 7.) Making a Difference. Remember, by facing what is not working, you can only improve your life!

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Whooo Hooo! We are going sushi this month and are expanding our taste buds and horizons! Many of you who are regular readers know that I am not the most adven-turous in terms of certain cuisines ....so yes I get it.....why are you writ-ing a restaurant column... well in some ways because eating today is a total experience and food is a part of it. But I am open and willing to try... so we are taking you downtown STown to a local hotspot that was voted best downtown restaurant in the News-Leader poll. I have been here once before but I knew it was time to go again and I was fortunate to go with some friends who could also expand the taste testing. The atmosphere at Kai is definitely upscale and in some ways comes off as almost of a night club atmosphere. There are two levels... I might describe the upstairs as a little more formal and in some respects depending on where you sit as slightly intimate. The downstairs has a good sized bar and depending on the time and evening may also have a disc jockey as well. The colors express a rich palette that is comfortable but formal enough if you want to dress to impress a guest. In fact this is a great spot to take a date or some-one you are trying to show that you are large and in charge! How you like that? For those of you who want some-thing stronger to drink than iced tea and water you will be well refreshed as they have a very ample drink menu and martini list as well. I will only say to protect the innocent that we did some samples and everyone was very satisfied. We did have some sushi...the same people own Kai that own

Haruno on the southside of the town and we all know (if you like sushi that is ) that the sushi there is bomb!!! Kai has the cool names for the sushi rolls that we all like and the ingredients are fresh and well prepared. I wasn't with the most daring sushi eaters but we did have some California rolls and the Jurassic Park is great as well. When it comes to sushi the key is having fish that is fresh as possible. A good idea is to ascertain what fish is the freshest and eat selections based on that. Fortunately Kai has a good reputation for having fresh fish. We ordered several great entres....I am very partial to salmon and it was very moist and tender and well prepared.....just about delicious in fact. It was prepared with a teriyaki sauce and advertises as being Atlan-tic salmon. The rice was moist and the Japa-nese style vegetables were fresh and very tasty. I will admit that my dish was so good that I decided I would visit again very soon to have it again. One of my seatmates had the chicken teriyaki (do you notice a theme?) and it came with hibachi vegetables which again were very good. Now on the surface teriyaki seasoning may seem a no brainer but I have had teriyaki which was not the greatest....but this was pretty, pretty good. We were well satisfied. The menu includes a lot of steak and seafood and Kobe beef which we will have to come back to try. The wait staff were pleasant enough although there were some reviews online that complained about rude staff but that was not our experience. My philosophy with wait staff is be pleasant and expect the same in return Every-one may have some less than great days but we hope it does not affect the service experience. We all enjoyed Kai and yours truly plans to go back and yes I will try something else on the Sushi menu as well. Overall Rating 3 1/2 slaps!!!

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the Educational Partner award. The association also awarded Shelia Burton the Community Service award, Nora England received the Woman of Honor award and the Springfield NAACP Youth Scholarship went to Alicia Johnson. The Jacquelin Waugh Foster Scholarship went to Jerrie Montana Bryant.Mark Dixon, chairman and ex-

ecutive director of the Bartley-Decatur Neighborhood Center, delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech, celebrating the 50th an-niversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous words.There were about 200 in atten-dance at the hotel’s conference room during the event.Association president, Cheryl Clay, said the crowd was amaz-ing & to be honest it was kind of over whelming and humbling.

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Restaurant Review: Kai Sushi Lounge and Bar

Attend ArtsFiesta May 3rd, 6 p.m.The Springfield Sister Cities Association is pleased to announce its annual celebra-tion of Mexican arts and culture, ArtsFiesta!, is moving to Park Central Square this year. This year ArtsFiesta! will be FREE of charge, and beer from Springfield’s own Mother’s Brewing Company will be available for purchase on site, along with Mexican-themed food. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Free parking is readily available at the two car parks just west of the Square, public lots at Olive and Boonville and elsewhere downtown.

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“We didn’t have enough people to sit even one person on each pew,” Rev. T.J. Appleby of Timmons Temple recalled his early days as pastor at the historic stone church by Silver Springs Park. At that time, First Lady Anitra Appleby made 15 church bulletins and had some left over after each service. Rev. Appleby was officially installed as pastor in December 2003, several months after they arrived in Springfield thanks to a job transfer. Rev. Appleby works for the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a Case Manager and is set to retire in January 2014. He looks forward to concentrat-ing completely on pastoring. Timmons Temple Church of

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people are expected to attend. The luncheon keynote speak er is Dr. Julianne Malveaux, an economist, author and founder of Last Word Productions, Inc. The emcee is Denver Nuggets' public address announcer, Kyle Speller. Community Day (Saturday) of the summit features Kelvin Boston in a day-long Moneywise Empowerment Seminar along with author/educator Dennis Kimbro, Ph.D., and celebrity nu-tritionist/fitness specialist Robert Ferguson, MS, CN. Moneywise is considered public television's lon-gest running multi-cultural finan-cial affairs series. To address the economic clout of ethnic media, Saturday also offers a session with

continued from page 7Economic Summit Hayg Oshagan Ph.D., director of

NMM, which represents a net-work of 100+ ethnic and minority media in the State of Michigan. "We are employing as many tools as possible to bring aware-ness to economic health," says Ladd. For more information about the MRBES Success Summit & Expo and to register, visit www.mrbes.com. MRBES was established in 2005, Mountain Region Black Economic Summit, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, produces the annual economic summit and expo that brings together financial, business and human resources to stimulate learning and growth among Colorado's minority communities.

Springfield, MO—The Ladies Civil League (LCL) will hold a book signing Friday, May 10, 2013, 7:00 at the C-Street Event Center306 W. Commercial Street (Parking is available in the rear for your convenience) This event will be held in support of the LCL scholarship, it will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a silent auction and social hour, followed by a book signing by our guest poetry writer. Former Springfield resident Kathryn C. Clay has been writ-ing for many years. She is now

publishing her second book, “Abstract Rhythms of the Heart,” which will be released in July.

Kathy’s talent for writing was not learned but comes as a natural gift. Origi-nally from Spring-field, Missouri and a 1969 graduate of Central High School, she now resides in Ft. Worth, Texas. After many years of working on the

BNSF Railroad, she is now retired and spends her time writing, working with her book clubs and volunteering for Meals on Wheels. This event is free and open to everyone.

“Demand Greater than Supply” at the Springfield ReunionClub Fundraiser

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Kathryn C. Clay Writes Second Book

Congregation Forging New Path

Springfield, MO—Six indi-viduals were honored Sat-urday, April 13, 2013 at the NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Celebration at the Howard Johnson Hotel. “Teamwork makes the dream work” was this year’s theme for the event, held by the Springfield chapter of the National Association for

the Advancement of Colored People. Joplin Mayor Me-lodee Colbert-Kean was the guest speak-er at the celebration and focused on the question, “Are you a team member, or are you just a member?”Several awards were pre-

sented to local community members and organi-zations at the event.The Business Partner award was given to Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, Lyle Foster received the Drum Major award

and Dr Nate Quinn received

Joplin Mayor Is Guest Speaker At NAACP Banquet

Rev. TJ Appleby and his wife Anitra Appleby

Thank You From The Spring-field Reunion Club

Springfield, MO—The Reunion Club would like to express their sincere appreciation for the support received at last month's fish fry--their first fundraiser. Thanks to everyone who sup-ported it and apologies to those

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