Dedicated Zookeeper, Teacher, Mentor, Friend

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Nov. 5 November 2013 John Bradford remembered as ‘extraordinary,’ dedicated zookeeper, teacher, mentor, friend ccording to his friends and co-workers, John ABradford never would have wanted this much attention for doing the job he loved – caring for and making life better for the elephants at Dickerson Park Zoo. “He wasn’t in it for the glory, Kick Off and which is probably why he was such Mayor’s Tree Lighting a good manager,” said Zookeeper 5:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 23 at Jackson Thompson. “John was Jordan Valley Park. Kick off a true conservationist. His life’s the season with the lighting work was saving these animals of the Mayor’s Christmas from extinction. He was always so Tree followed by a visit good to them.” from Santa and fireworks at Described as humble and Hammons Field. reserved, yet fun and very intelligent, Bradford leaves an impressive legacy at Dickerson Downtown Springfield Park Zoo. Christmas Parade After working at what was Bradford “leaves behind a huge hole,” said his friend, fellow Zookeeper Melissa Dickson. then Exotic Animal Paradise and He dedicated countless hours of his own time to improving his elephants’ living environ- 2 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14 in the Humane Society of Missouri, ment. “He was always inventing something for them or looking for new toys for them.” Downtown Springfield. Bradford joined the zoo in 1983 as Parade floats, marching a zookeeper. In 1990, he became a bands, Santa and more! The program was the recipient expertise with elephants,” said veterinary technician and worked of the 1997 Edward H. Bean zoo Public Relations/Marketing his way up to senior zookeeper and Award from the Association of Director Melinda Arnold. “He elephant manager in 2007. First Night Springfield Zoos and Aquariums. often helped other zoos start their Bradford helped create the breeding programs. We’ve had 5:30 p.m.-midnight zoo’s elephant breeding program, “John was a true an overwhelming outpouring of Tues., Dec. 31 at multiple which resulted in the world’s first conservationist. His support from zoos nationwide.” Downtown venues artifically inseminated elephant While the zoo was Bradford’s and Jordan Valley Park. birth there (Haji) in 1999. life’s work was saving second home, co-workers also Admission in advance: $8, these animals from characterize him as a family man $30 family 4-pack. Kids extinction. He was who was devoted to his nieces and under 3 free! nephews in the St. Louis area. He always so good to them.” is also survived by two sisters and - Zookeeper Jackson Thompson a brother. It’s Movember! “He really loved his family and Help raise awareness and the family farm in Festus that support for men’s health by Bradford’s tribute wall at www. he grew up on,” Thompson said. turning this November into dietrichfuneralhome.com is filled “He was always excited to see his Movember! Learn more at with messages from colleagues at nieces and nephews.” www.movember.com. zoos across the country. A die-hard St. Louis Cardinals Bradford giving one of his charges a bath. “John was extremely well- fan, Bradford loved going to respected by other zoos for his 4See Bradford on page 6. 911 Dispatch Fire Department Do you know? BeCivilBeHeard.com Speak out with courage City welcomes new Staff reaches out Get to know Express yourself with employees with 2 during Fire Prevention 3 Paul Byer, 7 honor and conviction. Republic merger Month Parks Ranger County offers explanation of use tax Simply stated, it’s a tax on out-of-state who must charge more tax than out-of-state purchases. competitors. What is the rate? It is equal to sales tax rate. • Restore tax on out-of-state vehicle sales, SPRINGFIELD CITY Greene County’s rate is 1.25 percent. The City which was suspended by a recent court ruling. [ EMPLOYEE NEWS EXTRA of Springfield and State of Missouri already have • Prevent cuts in vital services provided by ] Use Taxes. Greene County. The Use Tax does not change the sales tax Greene County faces an uncertain financial EDITOR rate and does not add any cost to purchases made future without additional general revenue. Please Cora Scott in Missouri, including Springfield and Greene study the issue carefully and exercise your right MANAGING EDITOR County. to vote on Nov. 5. Melissa Haase The Use Tax will: The Use Tax is listed as “Proposition A” and • Level the play field for local businesses, is the only issue on the ballot. PRODUCTION EDITOR Kristen Milam EDITORIAL CARTOON Springfield, Republic 911 dispatch centers merge Mark Montgomery CONTENT MANAGER After years of preparation, the Republic and Schwartze understands that some citizens may Sharon Spain Springfield 911 emergency dispatch centers have feel differently about the merger. However, the transitioned into one. telecommunicators will continue to do all they COPY EDITOR Sharon Smith As of Oct. 6, four telecommunicators from can to provide the level of service the citizens of Republic became City of Springfield employees in Republic and Greene County have come to expect. DISTRIBUTION the 911 Emergency Communications Department. “I am very proud of the dispatchers we have Jenni Lewis They bring many years of experience and training working here at 911 ECD and excited to welcome RETIREE LIAISON with them which benefits the entire community the four newest from Republic,” she added. Finance Department overall. Please welcome Sam Brakebill, Danielle “It takes many months for a new hire to be fully Allen, Cinnamon Fuller and James Stater. The SCENE is published monthly by the trained in our dispatch center. There is a lot of City of Springfield, 840 Boonville, P.O. Box 8368, information to learn and skills needed to perform Recent recognitions Springfield, MO, 65801. the various functions. These four employees bring • A caller from the Stillwell Column Comments and articles which appear in with them nearly all of the skills which greatly Apartments told the on-duty supervisor after a The SCENE do not necessarily reflect the speeds up the their training process,” Director recent incident in the apartment complex on Oct. 6 views or opinions of City administration or any employee thereof, but are for Zim Schwartze said. that she “appreciated everything you people do for information only. Permission to reprint Springfield and Republic officials met regularly this city!” material may be obtained from the to ensure small details were addressed for the • Kayla Smith handled a call on Oct. 10 from Department of Public Information, employee transition as well as for operations and Barbara Crismas, who was trying to help her (417) 864-1010. processes. elderly neighbors during an incident. Ms. Crismas Several stages occurred to include the full- told dispatch that the female has dementia/ time dispatch of fire calls on Sept. 23 and police Alzheimer’s and the male has some age-related dispatch on Oct. 7. Officials will continue to meet issues. She said that Kayla was extremely friendly, and work out any issues and clarify procedures. professional, and genuinely seemed to care about “It may not be perfect, but we are trying to the situation that she was reporting. MISSION clean up any loose ends that come up,” Schwartze We are committed to says. working with the community to provide ethical and responsible local government so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of living and working in Springfield.

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printed on recycled paper 2 SCENE Fire marshals participate in Bomb Suit 5K, staff provide outreach during Fire Prevention Month

Fire Marshal Phil Noah (pictured left, Fire Protection District. Firefighters and on the right) and Greene County Deputy Jim employees from Battery Outfitters went door Stanley won first place in the Bomb Suit relay to door in Springfield, Battlefield and Nixa race that was part of the 2nd annual Kansas/ on Saturday, Oct. 5 offering to replace smoke Missouri Bomb Tech Working Group’s Bomb alarm batteries. Suite 5K Race in October. A properly installed and maintained smoke Noah and fellow Fire Marshal Kevin alarm is the only thing in your home that can Binam (pictured below) also took first in the alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours individual category. a day, seven days a week. A working smoke Bomb techs from Kansas, Missouri and alarm doubles your chances of surviving a Overland Park, including FBI personnel, deadly home fire. participated in the event, which benefits the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Wounded Local restaurant donates $12,000 fire safe- Warrior Project and the Bomb Tech ty tool to Fire Department Memorial Fund. The Springfield Fire Department will now be able to train countless residents Fire departments team up to replace on how to properly use a fire extinguisher, smoke alarm batteries Oct. 5 thanks to a donation from a local restaurant, Continuing with a regional approach to Firehouse Subs. The Firehouse Subs Public fire safety, fire departments in Springfield, Safety Foundation donated a laser-driven Battlefield and Nixa replaced smoke alarm fire extinguisher training system, worth batteries throughout those cities during a more than $11,500 to the Springfield Fire neighborhood canvass on Oct. 5. This year, Department. Battery Outfitters of Springfield donated This training tool is a huge asset for the 2,000 9-volt batteries for smoke alarms and Department, allowing instructors to provide employees assisted firefighters during the life-saving training in a real-world and canvass. exciting way. While the department hopes “Oct. 6-12 is Fire Prevention Week and residents never need to use a fire extinguisher, we couldn’t think of a better time to go door this training will provide participants to door replacing batteries and educating with the knowledge to limit damage and our citizens about fire safety,” said Assistant potentially prevent injuries and save lives. Chief Whitney Weaver with the Nixa Springfield Art Museum launches crowdfunding campaign to permanently reunite Crenshaws In July, the Springfield Art Museum reunited a husband-and-wife Missouri Museum pair of portraits – L.A.D. and Fanny Crenshaw – by artist George Associates (SMMA), Caleb Bingham after a century-long separation. Now, the museum the McQueary Family, wants to permanently reunite the couple via a crowdfunding and Friends of the campaign to purchase the portrait of L.A.D., which is currently Springfield Art on loan to the museum from Rachael Cozad Fine Art in Kansas Museum (FOSAM). City. Both portraits are hanging side-by-side in the “Creating an The Museum launched American Identity” exhibition. fundraising efforts The museum has raised more than $30,000 toward the $45,000 via Cause Momentum purchase price and has set a goal of raising $10,000 within 45 days Nov. 1 and will host using CauseMomentum.org, a crowdfunding platform developed a reception and “These are significant paintings for so many reasons,” by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Find the project at check presentation says Sarah Buhr, Springfield Art Museum curator www.causemomentum.org/projects/crenshaw. All donations are tax recognizing SMMA of art. “They are historically significant as portraits of deductible. and other donors from Springfield’s first settlers and early city leaders. We hope “The crowdfunding model seemed perfect for this acquisition,” 5:30-7 p.m., Nov. 14 at this installation will give the Crenshaws time to ‘catch Museum Director Nick Nelson said. “The museum’s art collection the museum. up’ from their century-long separation.” is the community’s art collection. We hope that this campaign Attendees will will not only provide funding to get the painting, but will provide be able to contribute to the campaign that evening as well. Those everyone participating with a sense of ownership of the Museum’s interested in participating can donate anywhere from $1 to $1,000 collection. We hope the museum’s art collection can serve as a point or more toward the acquisition at www.causemomentum.org/projects/ of civic pride.” crenshaw. Major gifts to the acquisition have been made by the Southwest SCENE 3 WELCOME TO THE CITY MILESTONES Bottom Row: Steve Ralph Goddard Gusa, Parks; Shelby Sears, 25 years Health; Danielle Allen, Marc Becker 911. James Webb Rescue & Salvage Project Specialist II Second row: Natalie Specialists Vaughan, Parks; Linda Planning and Fire – 11/3/2003 Robinson, WFD; Mary Jo Development – Jason Emory Kerringer, Finance. 11/20/1988 Aircraft Services Third Row: Audra Marion, Specialist WFD; Justin Dement, 20 years Airport – 11/3/2003 Finance (red); Jeff Gilmore, Kevin Gipson Christina Flood PIO; Sam Brakebill, 911. Director of Public Top Row: Jerry Reese, Police Corporal PW; Patrick Myers, Parks; Health & Welfare Police – 11/16/2003 Michael Marshall, PW; and Health – 11/1/1993 Melvin Waldron Doug Luton, WFD. Louie Morrow Golf Course Facilities Specialist Superintendent Public Works – Parks – 11/17/2003 Patrick Myers – Emergency Comm. Benjamin King 11/22/1993 Pamela Houston Community Recreation Michael Marshall Police Captains – Police Custodian Supervisor – Parks Building Maintenance Kevin Houseman 15 years Parks – 11/17/2003 Timothy Allen Craftsworker – Public Airport Police Michael Vasso James Dryer David Eckman Works Supervisor – Airport 911 Shift Supervisor Equipment Technician Brian Fick Steven Gusa James Williams Emergency Airport – 11/29/2003 Dana Hilton Ice Park Operations Public Grounds Communications – Devin Keeney Coordinator – Parks Maintenance Supervisor 11/2/1998 5 years John Lindquist – Public Works Matthew Roberts Adam Mariage 10 years Network Manager Promotions Tyler Nevins Melissa Barton Darrel Coney Information Systems – Tyler Pool Retirements Police Officer 11/4/2008 Community Jerry Bullinger Thomas Shaw Development Loan Police – 11/3/2003 Spencer Thompson Project Specialist Ryan Zinter Officer – Planning and Planning and Welcome Jeffrey Weeks Development Harry Owen Brady Yates Development – 24 years Firefighters Shelby Sears Brandon Braun Wayne Woods Firefighters – Fire Project Engineer – Fire – 11/3/2003 Community Health Bonnie Fassero Police Officer Nurse – Health Public Works Police – 23 years 911 Telecommunicator Vance Holland Follow the GOLDEN GOOSE

Each week, the Golden Goose is presented from one City em- ployee to another as a way to say “thank you” and recognize fellow employees for a job well done. I would like to give the Golden Goose to Randy Now that I have had a week to bask in the glory Villines of the Fire Department. Randy has been of proudly displaying the Golden Goose in my Rules of the Goose: my main contact for the fire accreditation project. office, it only took a millisecond for me to decide This project has involved making hundreds of on the person I’d most like to give the bird to. 1. Present the Golden Goose to a fellow City employee in a different department. GIS maps. For a period of time I was on the Steve Meyer has always reached out to the Fire 2. You can only keep the Goose for one week. phone with Randy every day with questions Department with a helping hand. Whether deal- 3. It is highly encouraged that you present the regarding map details. Randy was always happy ing with the headache of smoke-testing sewers Goose in a way that recognizes them publicly. to answer my questions or stop by my desk if I being reported as house fires or his office saving 4. The Goose must be displayed in your work area for everyone to see. Accompanying the Goose asked him to. I was grateful for Randy’s helpful- the day to drain a basement full of water in will be a pin that you can wear all week. ness on a project of this size. order for fire marshals to complete an investiga- 5. A log book will document the travels of the Goose. tion, he is a true professional and an asset to the Aaron Manuel When you give the Goose trophy, please send an City. Thanks, Steve! e-mail to GooseShepherd@ springfieldmo.gov GIS Specialist stating to whom you are presenting the Goose Assistant Fire Chief Randy Villines and why.

4 SCENE NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Mark Berryhill PRK Matthew Cobban FR Emily Gomez PRK Judy Bell POL 1William Buscher AIR 10Gail Fangrow PW Andrea Jackson PRK 24Ruth Clayton PW Billie Hamilton PRK Katie McClure HR Lisa Matthess PRK Christopher Brumett WD Matthew Tucker FR John Stowe POL Nathan Messenger PW Ronald Cummins PW Joseph Tillman PRK William Miller AIR Randal Dalton AIR Julianna Dittrich PRK Deborah Peters POL Dale Danielson POL 2Courtney Johnson PRK Kristy Haynes ES William Turner FN Dwight Lewis ES James Mosier AIR 11Richard Hogan PRK Homer Walker FR Emily Shayne ART William Pears BDS Jesse Kelly PRK Deserae Stevens POL Jared Willard DPI Shawn Martin FR Alexa Mason ART Mark Stewart POL Terri Oldham HL 18Jonathan Miller POL Timothy Allen FR Steven Stinnett FR Michael Mills PRK Patrick Davis FR 3Brian Gibson ES William Simpson AIR 25Richard Dekker PW Alysha Johnson PRK Glen Easterly PRK Derek Kelly FR Earleen Shalz HL 12Edwin Harris PRK Amanda Callaway LAW Lindsey Nilsen PRK Jason Shaw PRK Christopher Dunnaway PW 19Mitchell Howard PRK Darren Schuman AIR David Hubert POL Christopher Baumgartner HL James Burks ES Dalton Peterson PRK Margaret Juarez FN Whitney Green PRK 4Ilya Gostyuk POL Bobby Kerr PRK 26Terry Hedden 911 Brandon Graff FR Jerry Johnston PRK Jenny Layton BDS Kirk Manlove POL Kelsay Reichert PRK 13Thomas Jordan POL Natalie Moore PRK Randy Reed ES Michael Trask PRK Charles Parrott ES Sharon Smith HL Johnson Van PRK Suzanne Poynor POL Angela Turpin AIR Lloyd Gillmore PRK Sharon Spain DPI Sarah Dunham PRK 5Georgia Schurke PRK Andrew Sweet POL Bradley Brookshire PW 27Andrew Hoover PRK Don Sheppard FR 20Jeffrey Charchol PW Johnny Mansker PRK Macy Greer PRK Anita Eddy DPI Kerry May PRK Dawn Barnes POL Andrew Hoover 911 6Mark Copeland FR 14 William Hill POL Lana Woolsey PRK Carlos Kerley POL Shirley Hilton WD Don McCullough PRK Andrew Patterson PRK Daphne Dauzat 911 Steve Meyer ES Connie Hoggard HL Todd Revell POL Donnie McMillian ES 28Gary Hilton BDS William Boehne PRK Bryan Sayre PW Louie Morrow PW Chantel Alberhasky MC 7Jessica Fenley PRK Jody Tindle PRK Jessica Peebles ES Terry Lutz PW Jamie Newman MC Tony Kelley FR Breanna Feemster PRK Jerry Tracy FR Eric Roepke FR Melvin Waldron PRK Jerome Schiman FR 15Chad Hampton POL Isaac Weber WD Jack Ryan PRK Jonathan Horton PRK Ashley Woods 911 Kaitlyn Atwood PRK Vickie Lee LAW Douglas Crum PRK Michael Bell FN 8Shannon Cook PRK Jeffrey Lyons PRK 21Robert Leazer ES 29Chelsea Carter PRK John Flowers PRK Sherree Sanders FR Ronnie Long POL Roger Evans PW Mike Fonner IS Kristina Scott 911 Dustin Medlam AIR Andrew Jones PRK Tim Green PRK Mary Snow POL Robert Saab POL Jordan Mayshark PRK David Haines POL James Whitehead POL Charles Renshaw PW James Holland PW Mark Bruner POL Bryon Scott PW Steven Cochran PRK Tamara Burnett HL Christopher Rolufs PRK Joe Jones FR 22 Jason Burch ES Ryan Russell POL 16 Sarah Davis ES Matthew Margiotta AIR Cathy Johnson HL 30Donald Fullingim PRK Thomas Garnier PRK Catherine Nehmer PRK Karen Ostby POL Dustin Keyes PW 9Shane Judy PW Karl Rovey PRK Michael Ogle FR Matthew Lilly POL Paul Williams PW Sarah Allen PRK Tammi Roetto POL Leann Phares POL 23Cecelia Copeland BDS Shaun Smith PRK Timothy Bagwell PRK Dustin Garner PRK Adam Turner IS Howard Vasher ES Robert Byrne POL Benjamin Wahl FR 17 Michael Inman ES Kara Warren PRK Michael Cook FR Christopher Snipes POL Rebecca Davis HL

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Second place team, Public Works Operations, shows off their winner sweat- shirts. Team members included Jonathan Gano, Daniel Grzenia, Kiesha Woodside, Jason Gabathuler, Casey Kellner, Troy Powell and Grant Bledsoe.

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4Bradford from page 1. movies, but was known to walk out before the end if one bored him. He was an avid hunter and kept up with technology in his professional life and his personal life. “He was always the first to have the cool new tech stuff, like the iPhone, and was always researching better ways to do things for the animals,” said Zookeeper Lee Hart. “He was so innovative. There was always something to learn from him.” Zookeeper Melissa Dickson, who worked with Bradford for nearly 30 years, said his favorite elephant “John could was the zoo’s first, Ol’ C.C. She died in 2010 at the age of 61. turn your everyday She added that Bradford’s, and other zoo guest into zookeepers’ fascination with elephants an ambassador stems from their intelligence and ability to interact with humans. for elephants “It’s estimated that elephants have the everywhere.” intelligence of a 4- or 5-year-old human,” she said. - Zookeeper Lee Hart Thompson agreed adding, “Elephants can answer back to you. They let you know when you’re not feeling well, when they’re Bradford with elephant calf Nisha. excited and happy.” “I love working with them,” added Hart. “Aside from the fact “John could turn your everyday zoo guest into an ambassador for that they’re the largest land animals, there is a definite satisfaction elephants everywhere,” he said. knowing that we’re helping a species that is so magnificent, yet so Dickson said the zoo won’t be the same without Bradford, but fragile.” she knows that he would have wanted his co-workers to continue Hart said that Bradford loved conducting behind-the-scenes tours researching and caring for the elephants. at the zoo to educate the public about elephants. “A common saying in our area these days is ‘What would John do?,’” Dickson said. 6 SCENE In Brief Do You Know...? Brenneman named Environmental Committees present last 3 Field A Q&A of City of Springfield employees. Public Health Specialist of the Year Guide 2030 chapters To suggest a colleague for “Do You Know...?”, e-mail [email protected]. Public Health Investigator Lisa City Council and the Greene County Brenneman was named Environmental Commission heard reports from the last Public Health Specialist of the Year by three Field Guide 2030 committees – the Missouri Environmental Health Global Perspectives & Diversity, Public Association at its annual statewide Safety and Recreation & Leisure – Oct. Paul Byer conference in early October. 22 at Historic City Hall. Field Guide Park Ranger Brenneman performs a wide 2030 is the community’s strategic plan. variety of duties for the Health The guide contains 13 chapters with What is the most import- Department. She maintains a large four unifying themes – sustainability, ant thing people should territory of food establishments in civic engagement, regionalism and know about you? the city and county, inspects pools, minimizing poverty – that address the I am a firm believer in teaches food safety classes and handles most pressing issues in our community “family first.” document control. She also developed at this time. To learn more about Field the recall notification list for 1,400 Guide 2030, visit www.fieldguide2030. What is your earliest food establishments, organizing a com. memory? distribution list of contacts through Putting bubble gum in a e-mail, faxes and phone numbers. She Marty selected for MSU Wall of Fame girl’s hair in kindergarten. spearheaded a movement to develop mass gathering guidelines for large Retired U.S. Army Major General What was the happiest day of your life? outdoor gatherings in remote areas and Deputy City Manager Fred Marrying my wife of 25 years. with limited access to water and sewer Marty was inducted into Missouri State What did you want to be when you grew up? and many challenges in food safety. University’s Wall of Fame Oct.18. A police officer. In 2011, Lisa volunteered her Marty served as vice president for time with the Joplin tornado clean- administrative and information services, What do you like most about your job? up, visiting restaurants to verify food and later as associate vice president for Interacting with people and solving problems. salvage procedures. administrative services. Marty used “Lisa is a go-to person in our his U.S. Army experience to facilitate What was your first car? team of nine inspectors,” said Karen campus master planning for all three A 1963 Plymouth Fury, in 1970. Prescott, Environmental Health Missouri State campuses, improve administrator. “If you need help facilities and resource management, What is your favorite thing to cook? gathering statistics or creating increase security measures and Enchiladas. charts and graphs, then Lisa is the implement great change. During his person you look for. She is detail- three years as West Plains chancellor, oriented and enjoys researching areas he initiated the development of a one- of food safety. She is patient and calm, stop shop for student services. The and works through any situation at Wall of Fame is located outside the hand. She is a highly valued member of ballroom on the third floor of Plaster our team and a great asset.” Student Union. From the SCENE archives

10 years ago – November 2003 A signed and numbered print of the “Queen City One” was presented by SFD and Lowe’s Team Up Fire Captain Jim Cottengim to Mayor “Mac” McCartney. More than 950 smoke alarms Mayor McCartney will then were donated by the Lowe’s Heroes present the print to the Mayor of Program. The alarms will be installed Isesaki, Japan later this month. Captain free of charge by the Fire Department Cottengim painted the original “Queen as part of its Free Smoke Alarm City One” on a canvas that was Program. This program has been formerly a fire lifenet. attributed to saving at least 3 lives in This canvas is on display at City the past year, according to Assistant Hall, next to the Fire Department’s Fire Chief Barry Rowell. administrative offices. The “Queen “It’s amazing to realize the number City One” and the north Springfield of residents who do not have a “Rogers” were horse-drawn steam- working smoke detector.” powered pumps which went into 20 years ago – November 1993 service as the City’s first fire engines. They were used by the City until “Queen City One” to be Presented the 1930’s and had the capacity to to Sister City pump 700 gallons of water per minute. SCENE 7 ( Working with ( the Community Awards & Recognition Ventilation Training last week. We were To: Charles Jackson, Airport a little short-staffed to get a crew member This is to recognize a staff member, John there each day, however, Captain Ben Bonner Habibi. I will forever be grateful to him for To: Public Health Investigators and I were able to attend the presentation on his immediate and thorough response when Erica Little & Justin Ray Friday morning. Captain Cardin welcomed us my checked bag did not come off the plane on the training grounds, he did a spectacular Thanks so much for all of your help with (Allegiant Air, LAS to SGF, 10/7/2013). job presenting the training – from a safety Taste of Springfield and being at the event John quickly checked every possibility at walk around, to program goals, accountabili- on Saturday, in the rain! We ended up with SGF ascertained that I had checked in at LAS ty, and the list goes on. He presented a great all the restaurants showing up and we had in plenty of time for my luggage to have training that will benefit our community as hungry participants enjoying the delicious made it to the plane, filled out a formal report well as enhance firefighter safety. We also food, even in the rain. We enjoy working and checked with LAS. The next day he enjoyed the opportunity to see your burn with you and appreciate your help with all of called to tell me that my bag had been located building and the huge cost-benefit it has our events. at LAS and would be sent to my home via for your department. Hopefully in the near FedEx. John Habibi deserves special credit future we may be able to fund, build, and use for his promptness, courtesy, persistence and the same training prop here in our commu- Thanks, overall excellence in customer service. Thank nity. I think this note should also brag on the you again; I am most appeciative. Barb Baker entire Springfield FD crew on duty at the Community Improvement District Manager training site. They welcomed two strangers Urban Districts Alliance on-site (one of them being a fire chief in a Sincerely, white helmet) and integrated us right into Kathryn D. Mikrut their crews allowing us to work and train Flippin, Ark. To: Environmental Services, the Park right along with them. Several of the fire Board and the Botanical Center personnel opened dialogue with us and that Wow, what a fantastic day you made for the afforded great discussion as we continue to To: Police Chief Paul Williams homeschooler audience who joined us for the focus on improving services provided by our I had the pleasure of attending the Stop the Earth Stewardship Fair for Homeschoolers, departments. Violence conference today, and wanted to “Harvests & Habitats” at the Botanical Cen- thank you for your leadership around this ter yesterday! We estimate over 200 people issue in our community. In addition to teach- passed through our activities, exhibits, and Thanks again! ing at MSU I have a very small nonprofit presentations over the course of the day. You Chief Ted Martin called the Conflict and Communication Cen- are one of Springfield’s treasures and I am Branson Fire Rescue ter of the Ozarks, and, as part of that work I honored to shout that to the rooftops! Please facilitate a domestic violence class in Greene share our outpouring of thanks and respect County Jail for the female inmates there. I for the wonderful work you do to educate To: Heather Ferrier, Animal Control typically feel very isolated in this part of my people about the world around us. Our Thank you for your compassionate under- work, and so today’s conference was so ener- biggest thanks are owed to Katie Steinhoff, standing and superb professionalism. I was gizing - to be in the midst of so many who Botanical Center coordinator extraordinaire, sick when you called to inform me of Peanut confront this issue in our community, and it who made sure all things worked and every- being housed at the animal shelter. But after was also so heartening to see your leadership one’s needs were met. our many conversations, you truly put my and to know that our police department is guilty conscience at ease. I know you will find actively working to educate itself and the her the perfect loving home and this means community around this problem. Warm regards with much appreciation, the world to me. I thought she was provided Celeste Prussia with a safe and happy environment with her new owner, but sadly, I was wrong. I know Missouri State University Thank you again! that you will be her guardian angel and Pea- Biology Department Caryn E. Saxon nut will have the family she deserves. I will Missouri State University send her information as soon as possible. Department of Criminology & Criminal To: Fire Chief David Hall Justice Just a quick note to offer a huge THANK Sincerely, YOU for the offer to send Branson Fire Jeri Stapp Rescue personnel to the Positive Pressure Springfield

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