SUMMER 2019 Nuisance Housing Code gets more teeth regarding tall grass/ weeds and abatement timeframe By Melissa Haase, Managing Editor At its June 3 meeting, City Council took another “By bringing Springfield into compliance with step toward giving the City’s Nuisance Housing the state statutes, we are improving the chances Code more teeth. of being able to better control areas overgrown The council voted unanimously to reduce the by grass and weeds. Residents with unkept yards violation height for grass and weeds from 12 frequently also park in the yard and are not inches to 7 inches and reduce the legal Notice to respectful of their home or neighborhood. These Abate timeframe for grass and overgrowth from 15 smaller steps may be a path to preventing full- business days to 10 calendar days. Both changes blown nuisance properties,” said Meador Park Welcome to the Summer 2019 edition are in accordance with state statute. The City will Neighborhood Association President Bobbi Ream. bring additional code changes regarding dangerous of SGF Neighborhood News! properties before council later this summer. “Every small step the City takes Keep up with what’s going on in Springfield “Every small step the City takes to get a handle to get a handle on nuisance neighborhoods and get to know your neighbors on nuisance properties adds up,” said Christina with this quarterly newspaper and website. Dicken, who lives in the Doling neighborhood properties adds up.”– Christina Dicken and has served as the neighborhood association’s “West Central is very excited for the changes to president. “I’m thrilled council is addressing tall the housing code. Nuisance properties are an issue IN THIS ISSUE grass and weeds. Not only are unkempt yards throughout the city. They bring down home value Habitat for Humanity awarded grant for unsightly, they provide habitats for rodents, snakes 3 and insects.” 4See NUISANCE HOUSING CODE on page 3 home repairs for low-income families GET TO KNOW SGF NEIGHBORHOODS SGF CultureFest to showcase ethnic 10 BISSETT talents, foods, businesses this fall 11 BRADFORD PARK By Melissa Haase, Managing Editor 11 BRENTWOOD Did you know Springfield, Missouri is home to 12 DELAWARE more than 7,500 diverse people from around the world? That’s enough to pack Hammons Field! 13 DOLING Mark your calendar for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 14 on Historic Commercial Street for SGF CultureFest, a 13 GALLOWAY VILLAGE first-ever event showcasing ethnic talents, foods and 15 GRANT BEACH businesses. “SGF CultureFest will celebrate rich ethnic 16 GREATER PARKCREST diversity and heritage, allow attendees to collaborate with global-minded Springfield 17 HEART OF THE WESTSIDE residents and cultivate a welcoming city for people 17 MEADOR PARK from around the world,” said event organizer Cusco, Cora Scott and Sharon Spain with the City of Saehee Duran, who is a lead pastor for Life360 Springfield, Jennifer McClure with the Springfield 19 MIDTOWN Church’s Intercultural Campus and volunteers as a Area Chamber of Commerce and Rebekah Thomas chaplain with the Springfield Police Department. with International Institute of Southwest Missouri, 20 OAK GROVE Planning for SGF CultureFest began in June 2018 and other organizations representing various ethnic 21 PHELPS GROVE when a handful of community leaders gathered groups and cultures,” she added. to start a conversation about hosting Entertainers, vendors, sponsors and 22 ROBBERSON a city-wide celebration of ethnic volunteers are still needed for the cultures, Duran said. event. If interested, please visit 23 ROUNTREE “Our leadership team has sgfculturefest.com or email 23 TOM WATKINS grown since then, now [email protected]. including Samuel Knox According to the website, 24 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS with Minorities in Business even if your organization can’t and Unite Publication, participate in the event this 24 WELLER Yolande Lorge with Grupo year, please sign up to join SGF 25 WEST CENTRAL Latinoamericano, Cheryl CultureFest’s online directory, which Clay with NAACP Springfield, features organizations in Springfield 26 WESTSIDE Sangyeal Lee with Korean that showcase diversity or offer Association, Kristina Lor with Hoyu resources to diverse groups of people in 27 WOODLAND HEIGHTS America Co., Joe Gidman with Cafe the community. Abe McGull sworn in as new Zone 2 Cool off in Park Board representative, Phyllis Ferguson OUTDOOR POOLS Fassnight, Grant Beach, Silver Springs, Meador, and McGee-McGregor named Mayor Pro Tem Wading Pool* are open By Cora Scott, Executive Editor through mid-August, 1-6:30 p.m. Springfield Mayor Ken McClure and Councilmen Check ParkBoard.org/Aquatics Andrew Lear, Abe McGull, Richard Ollis, Mike for daily schedule and more. Schilling and Matthew Simpson began new terms April 18. All took their oaths of office at a special $2.50/ages 3-17 and seniors • $3/adults City Council meeting in Historic City Hall Council Discount Splash and Sizzle: $1 admission Chambers. or free with a canned food item donation McGull was elected as Zone 2 Councilman daily 5:30-6:30 p.m., and all day on holidays April 2, following Dr. Tom Prater’s decision not to and special weekends (select locations.) run for office again. Zone 3 Councilman Schilling Chesterfield and Doling indoor aquatics admission was re-elected. Previously appointed Councilmen for outdoor pool prices, Mon.-Thurs. only, 1-6:30 p.m. Lear, Ollis and Simpson were elected as General Seat C, General Seat D, and Zone 4 council members respectively. City Council unanimously selected Zone 1 Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson as the Mayor Pro Councilman Abe McGull was sworn in as the new Zone 2 representative during a special City Tempore at a regular meeting on April 22. The Council meeting on April 18. Mayor Pro Tem assumes mayoral duties in the event of the mayor’s absence, including leading meetings and representing City Council as an ambassador at a variety of community functions. Mayor Ken McClure commended Ferguson for her dedication and thanked her for her willingness to serve. “I congratulate Phyllis and appreciate her dedication to the City,” said Mayor McClure. “I look forward to working closely with her in this new role. And I thank Councilwoman Fisk for her service these past two years. She fulfilled the role very well, giving of her time and energy.” *McGee-McGregor is for kids 6 yrs. and younger only, with parent. Free admission, different schedule: ParkBoard.org/Aquatics Councilwoman Jan Fisk nominated Ferguson. Zone 1 Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson was “Councilwoman Ferguson has worked tirelessly named and sworn in as Mayor Pro Tem during a serving her four years on Council, and I know she regular City Council meeting on April 22. will give 100% plus,” said Fisk. SPD emphasizes importance of open data By Jasmine Bailey, Springfield Police Department, for SGFNN At the Springfield Police Department, we strive to maintain transparency and open communication with the citizens we serve. One way to accomplish that goal is through the open sharing of data. SPD is one of 130 law enforcement agencies around the country that currently participates in The Police Foundation’s Police Data Initiative (PDI). The PDI is a collaboration between law enforcement agencies to share data with each other and make that information readily available Tuesday, Aug. 6 to the public through each agency’s respective websites. 5-7 p.m. Under the “Information Tab” tab on Springfieldmo.gov/SPD, citizens will find links to the following information: “Our hope is that by providing open data it will Meador Park • “Media Report” which includes details from help to foster an honest and transparent relationship every incident reported on the previous day with the people of Springfield,” said Springfield 2500 S. Fremont Ave. • Special victim crime data, including rape and Police Chief Paul Williams. “It is a priority for domestic violence me and the SPD to make information about the Visit with local police officers, • Hate crime data organized by offender race, department easily available to citizens. Sharing firefighters and park rangers, and offense description and more open data through the PDI is just one of many ways we are working to accomplish that goal.” enjoy tennis, other games and • All SPD officer involved shooting incidents, special activities. including a short synopsis of the incident Over time, SPD plans to continue to grow the open data provided online to include information • Traffic related statistics including citations about assaults on officers, community engagement, issued, vehicle crashes, DWIs and more complaints, workforce demographics and more. If Springfield Police Officers vs. Firefighters • Police call data, including annual totals for each there is a category not listed that you’d like to see, call type and specific calls by date and time. let us know at [email protected]. Softball Game 7-8 p.m.
2 • SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com 4NUISANCE HOUSING CODE from page 1 and increase the risk of crime. In West Central, use of technology during inspections, provide we have a high number of rental properties that additional training and basic protocol for BDS are not well maintained. We hope the new code staff, review the department’s standard operating will motivate the landlords to better maintain their procedures for efficiencies, increase the pool of properties, thus improving the overall quality of life mowing contractors, and increase awareness of in West Central,” said West Central Neighborhood BDS’ presence in the community with branded GOOD Alliance President Caron Parnell. vehicles and uniforms. Mayor Pro Tem Phyllis Ferguson, who represents “We know it’s a priority for the council to give Zone 1, sponsored the bill and hopes the changes our staff the tools they need to clean up nuisance NEIGHBOR will reduce the wait time for neighbors who have properties in our neighborhoods,” Hill said. Tip reported violations. She said tall grass and weeds The City’s FY2019-2020 budget, which council often lead to other problems, such as trash and approved at its June 3 meeting, allocates $123,000 vector (insects, ticks, rodents, and other animals for BDS vehicles, $250,000 for dangerous building that can transmit disease to humans). demolition and $51,000 in additional funds to “This ordinance is another step forward in the shore up the 2019 budget for dangerous buildings battle against chronic nuisance properties and and $100,000 in additional funds for nuisance the devastating effects they individually and abatement. cumulatively have on our neighborhoods. With Other components of the plan include a additional dollars from carryover funds and the formalized referral program to social services new budget allocations, I’m hopeful that we’ll see agencies for property owners and tenants, quicker turnarounds of chronic nuisance property neighborhood incentives and continued support abatements and dangerous building tear-downs. for public education and safety programs Most importantly, the message should be clear that regarding nuisance properties, such as Community the City of Springfield is serious about cleaning up Partnership of the Ozarks’ Safe and Sanitary Homes neighborhoods,” Ferguson said. and landlord training programs. Building Development Services Director Harlan In 2018, the City received 2,039 reports of grass, Inoperable Vehicles Hill, whose department enforces the Nuisance brush and weed overgrowth in the city limits. Housing Code, said the code changes will help the To report tall grass/weeds or other nuisance A vehicle that does not have City be more proactive and speed up the abatement issues, call the Citizen Resource Center at 417- process. 864-1010, visit springfieldmo.gov and click a valid license plate or is not In a presentation to council in the spring, Hill “Report a Concern,” or report it through the City’s in operating condition may be proposed an enhanced action plan that calls for GoSpringfieldMO mobile app, which can be standardized communication with law enforcement downloaded from Apple or Google Play. considered an inoperable vehicle. to ensure the safety of inspectors, increase the Inoperable vehicles must be stored in a garage or suitable Habitat for Humanity of Springfield awarded enclosed building. If a violation $750,000 grant for home repairs for low- is found to exist, the owner of income families the property will be notified and Provided by Habitat for Humanity of Springfield given a specific period of time to Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS) correct the problem. If the vehicle was awarded a $750,000 grant to complete much- needed improvements for 40 homes in Springfield. is still in violation at the end of the Funded by the Federal Home Loan Bank of notice, the owner will be issued Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) Competitive a summons to Municipal Court Affordable Housing Program (AHP) and its member bank, Guaranty Bank, the grant will be distributed under Sec.106-34 and 106-35 of through Habitat for Humanity’s home repair the City Code. program, Creating Healthy Homes (CHH). To report an abandoned or “We are thrilled to expand our inoperable vehicle on private home preservation and repairs are thrilled to expand our home preservation and property, contact the Citizen through the Creating Healthy repairs through the Creating Healthy Homes program and assist our neighbors who are in need of Resource Center at 417-864-1010. Homes program and assist our a safe and secure home.” To report an abandoned car on neighbors who are in need of a The recently awarded $750,000 grant allows HFHS to complete 40 home repair projects with the street, contact the Springfield safe and secure home.”– Larry Peterson an average of $18,750 to be used to complete each Police Department at project. For each repair project, homeowners will Repair work for CHH projects is completed sign a five-year deed restriction, meaning the 417-864-1810. by professional contractors. Repairs include the homeowner will only pay back a portion the loan if repair or replacement of roofs, mechanical systems, the home is sold or refinanced within five years of windows, doors or siding; the repair or upgrading the home improvement’s completion. of plumbing or electrical systems, and repairs to Homeowners who are interested in applying foundations, sewers and septic systems. The loan is for the Creating Healthy Homes loan program secured by a deed restriction. can find an application form on the HFHS website “This is the largest grant that Habitat for (habitatspringfieldmo.org), or should contact Nancy Humanity of Springfield has been awarded,” said Williams, partner services director, at 417-829-4001 Larry Peterson, executive director of HFHS. “We x105 or [email protected].
SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com • 3 Crime Stoppers experiences 36% Local group increase in tips in 2018 encourages you to By Mandi Muse, Crime Stoppers, for SGFNN Be SMART about The Greater Springfield Area Crime Stoppers through Crime Stoppers USA after being nominated program continued to achieve great things in 2018! by the Board of Directors. kids, guns and safety One of the most notable statistics in 2018 include Crime Stoppers had its biggest feature ever at the a 36% increase in the total number of tips made to Ozark Empire Fair with a “Top 25 Most Wanted” By Darlene Steele, for SGFNN Crime Stoppers. The overall display. As of January, only Each year in the amount of tipster follow- five featured fugitives from United States, nearly up increased by 45% while that display were still wanted. 260 children under $44,273 worth of drugs and All other fugitives were either the age of 18 gain $53,786 worth of property arrested by law enforcement access to a firearm and was recovered related to or turned themselves in after unintentionally shoot tips (this is an increase of seeing themselves featured. themselves or someone 607%!). Fourteen firearms The annual fair display else. were recovered, four stolen generates an opportunity for Moms Demand vehicles were recovered, community members to visit Action for Gun Sense in Lacey Winchester and 41 people were arrested with board members. America launched the (a 73% increase). These Crime Stoppers also hosted Be SMART campaign to advocate for responsible successes would not have the first True Crime Trivia gun ownership and reduce child gun deaths. Moms been possible without Night fundraiser. This fun Demand Action volunteers encourage parents and anonymous tipsters and event was catered by Bubba’s caretakers–gun owners and non-gun owners alike the support of the greater BBQ, included raffle items and –to “Be SMART” and take these five simple steps Springfield community. door prizes donated by local to help prevent shootings by children: Additionally, Crime businesses, and a night of • Secure all guns in your homes and vehicles; Stoppers, in partnership crime trivia to help raise funds • Model responsible behavior around guns; with the City of Springfield for the program since Crime and the Springfield Police Stoppers operates solely on • Ask about unsecured guns in other homes; Department (SPD), devised private donations. Anchor • Recognize the role of guns in suicide; an innovative new way to Tactical Supply donated a • Tell your peers to Be SMART advertise the program and $350 gift card to be raffled to Be SMART is available as a short presentation educate citizens about benefit Crime Stoppers in a for neighborhood meetings, church groups, PTA what Crime Stoppers is. separate fundraising effort. and other community groups. Be SMART is also Springfield City Council The board voted to continue available to table at events with information and generously purchased participating in the Adopt- kid friendly activities. Look for them at community four Pro-Tektor kiosks a-Street program. Board events. for use exclusively by members pick up trash along Crime Stoppers. These Commercial Street three times “Making secure gun storage kiosks allow Crime Stoppers to share arrests, a year. The latest street cleanup was May 4. a routine part of each child feature fugitives, SPD information, and program Social media proved to be helpful with Crime information. The kiosks will be at community events Stoppers’ objective to reduce crime and make safety conversation will prevent and various businesses throughout Springfield; Greene County safer. A featured fugitive post on injury, trauma and premature rotating locations every six months. Facebook reached 29,400-plus people. This was a Current kiosk locations include: significant increase than the most far-reaching post death from inappropriate • Kum and Go (1505 N. National) in 2017. Some fugitives saw their wanted posts on social media and turned themselves in. Others were firearm access.” – Lacey Winchester • Park Central Library (128 Park Central arrested within hours of their feature appearing on Square) Lacey Winchester is the Be SMART lead for the social media. • Wal-Mart (3520 W. Sunshine) local chapter of Moms Demand Action. We look forward to more events in 2019 to get “One thing I think every adult should be able to • Wal-Mart (2825 N. Kansas Expressway). the word out about how Crime Stoppers serves the agree upon, when we talk about firearms, is that we community. Visit us on social media at: The program received national recognition in want our children to be safe. The Be SMART steps 2018 when the program coordinator at the time, • Facebook: facebook.com/GSACrimeStop are a simple way to start a conversation between any Springfield Officer Rachel Kleemann, received • Website: springfieldcrimestoppers.com adults, whether or not either owns a gun. Making the Crime Stoppers Coordinator of the Year award • Twitter: @GSACrimeStop secure gun storage a routine part of each child safety conversation will prevent injury, trauma and premature death from inappropriate firearm access,” Winchester said. AUDIO-READER NETWORK When it comes to kids’ safety, we’re all in this together! Visit BeSMARTforKids.org to learn more Audio-Reader volunteers read local newspapers, and get involved. magazines and information via a closed-circuit KSMU Moms Demand Action Springfield MO meets on the fourth Thursday of every month. To attend frequency to individuals who are vision compromised a meeting, find out more information, schedule through age or disability. a presentation about gun safety for your group or get involved, contact Winchester by email at MORE INFORMATION AT [email protected]. You can find Moms READER.KU.EDU Demand Action MO on Facebook.
4 • SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com First group of SPS bond projects
To empower, engage and uplift residents of Springfield neighborhoods by communicating news and information ready for bids and connecting residents, neighborhoods, businesses, faith Provided by Springfield Public Schools organizations and public and private service agencies. Springfield Public Schools has already begun the School, and renovation/expansion of Sunshine Volume 3 • Issue 3 • Summer 2019 important work to deliver $168 million in facility Elementary School. These three projects are SGFNeighborhoodNews.com improvements by the end of 2022. Two weeks after scheduled to go out for bid this summer. Springfield voters approved Proposition S, SPS had PUBLISHER issued its first set of projects for bid. TIMELINE FOR REMAINING Jason Gage “With more than 61% of voters approving PROJECTS [email protected] these projects, our community gave a strong • June 2019 Design work begins for Boyd, EXECUTIVE EDITOR indication that this work is a priority,” said Dr. John Jungmann, superintendent of Springfield Public Hillcrest and Jarrett projects Cora Scott Schools. “Our goal is to complete these projects on [email protected] budget and on time.” • Aug. 2019 Construction begins on Southwest MANAGING EDITOR The first work to get underway will be creating Region Early Childhood Melissa Haase secure entrances at 31 schools. The secure entrance Center [email protected] projects are divided into six different bid packages. Construction begins at Delaware; The first bid package was released on April 12 and students relocate to former DESIGNER the remaining five were released for bid every 10 Sherwood building Rebecca Pfitzner days. Bid openings were scheduled for 30 days [email protected] Construction begins at after the date each package went out for bid. Bond Sunshine PHOTOGRAPHER/WEB DESIGNER projects open for bid may be viewed at sps.org/ Christopher Akins progress • Oct. 2019 Design work begins for Williams [email protected] Construction of secure entrances will begin this project summer and is expected to continue through May CONTRIBUTORS 2021. • Feb. 2020 Construction begins at Boyd Jasmine Bailey Jennifer Penny BID TIMELINE FOR SECURE • June 2020 Construction begins at Pam Buhr Christine Peoples Hillcrest Brittney Bywater Jan Peterson ENTRANCE PROJECTS Kevin L. Carter Francine Pratt Construction begins at Jarrett Christina Dicken Pete Radecki • April 12 Parkview, Central, Study Construction begins at Kevin Evans Bobbi Ream • April 22 Pershing, Carver, Wilson’s Williams Jenny Fillmer Edwards Joe Roberds Creek, Phelps, Jarrett, Pipkin, Brigitte Marrs Darlene Steele • Aug. 2020 New Delaware opens Jaydean Miller Katherine Trombetta Pleasant View and Reed Mark Montgomery Justin Wagler • May 2 Bingham, Bissett, Robberson, Southwest Region Early Mandi Muse Jared Willard Rountree, York, former Sherwood Childhood Center opens Dellene Nelson Rusty Worley building Williams students relocate to Eric Pauly Becky Volz • May 13 Pittman, Disney, Holland, Mann, former Sherwood building McBride EDITORIAL COMMITTEE • Aug. 2021 New Boyd opens Brooke Ash Marti Mowery • May 23 McGregor, Shady Dell, Truman, Jeff Barber Dellene Nelson Watkins, Wilder • Aug. 2022 New Jarrett opens Michael Blacksher Dee Ogilvy • June 3 Weller, Cowden, Field, Twain Laurel Bryant Alana Owen To keep the Springfield community informed Patricia Deck Caron Parnell about the progress of these projects, SPS has Design work is also currently underway for Christina Dicken Jan Peterson created a dedicated web page where bond project construction of the new Southwest Early Childhood Pauletta Dunn Pete Radecki information will be posted. Visit sps.org/progress Center, construction of Delaware Elementary Kevin Evans Bobbi Ream for regular updates on the work. Jacque Ford Joe Roberds Erin Gray Wendell Royster Betsy Johnson Becky Volz TIMELINE FOR SECURE ENTRANCES Kathy Lutz Rusty Worley Mark Maynard Judy Wyrick Construction SUBMISSIONS VOTER June 2019-May 2021 We welcome your submissions! APPROVAL Please send them to Melissa Haase [email protected]. 417-864-1003. Bid & Design Completed DISTRIBUTION April 2019 May 2019 May 2021 To receive SGF Neighborhood News FREE Parkview, Central, Study Bingham, Bissett, in your mailbox or to distribute copies at Alternative Center, Pershing, Robberson, Rountree, York Carver, Wilson’s Creek, Phelps, and former Sherwood your place of business, church or community Jarrett, Pipkin, Pleasant View organization, please contact Melissa Haase or and Reed visit SGFNeighborhoodNews.com. SPS June 2019 DELIVERED Produced by the Department of Public Information, Weller, Cowden, City of Springfield, MO. Field and Twain
SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com • 5 Mayor’s Commission for Children announces results of 2018 Kindergarten Readiness Study By Brigitte Marrs, Mayor’s Commission for Children, for SGFNN The Mayor’s Commission for Children presented will construct the first building designed for early ABOUT THE MAYOR’S COMMISSION the Readiness for Kindergarten 2018 Continuation childhood education. By maximizing the funding Study findings at 10 a.m., April 23 at the Springfield stream and the community’s support to build a new FOR CHILDREN Area Chamber of Commerce. This study is early childhood facility, the district plans to serve The Mayor’s Commission for Children was conducted approximately every four years. This over 1,000 4-year-olds by 2020-21. established in 2004. Our mission is to ensure every year, the study was prepared by Dr. Melissa Duncan “This study continues to inform and focus the child matters by acting as a catalyst to mobilize and Fallone from the Dixon Center for Research and collective efforts of many partners to ensure our educate our community concerning the health and Service at Missouri State University. children are ready to learn,” said Brigitte Marrs, well-being of our local youth. Our vision is to be executive director of the Mayor’s Commission for the voice for children’s issues in our community. “As we continue our work Children. “It is certainly a cornerstone in fueling the Meetings are held at 8 a.m. on the second Tuesday to skill up our workforce in energy and momentum around the importance and of each month at the Springfield Area Chamber of impact of early childhood education that has helped Commerce, 202 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway. Springfield, we must remember our community embrace the opportunities for pre- Mayor’s Commission for Children board school expansion and strengthen other initiatives to members are: that it all begins with children remove barriers for readiness.” • Jennifer McClure, chairman The Kindergarten Readiness Study was made arriving at kindergarten ready • Susan Henderson, vice chairman possible through the funding and support of the • Shara Cash to learn.” – Mayor Ken McClure City of Springfield, Community Foundation of the • Bria Coale A total of 435 surveys were completed by Ozarks, Musgrave Foundation and Springfield Springfield Public Schools teachers for a response Public Schools. • Christen Davis rate of 93.5%. 2018 overall readiness results indicate “As we continue our work to skill up our • Chris Jarratt 26% of those surveyed were not prepared for workforce in Springfield, we must remember that • Trysta Herzog kindergarten. This compares to 24.7% in 2016. it all begins with children arriving at kindergarten • Linda Saturno • 40.6% of free and reduced lunch program ready to learn,” said Mayor Ken McClure. “I want to • Missy Riley. students were reported as “not ready” while thank the commission and our partners for tracking 10.6% of their non-free and reduced lunch this important data, and I want to commend Advisory Council program peers reported as “not ready.” In Springfield Public Schools and the education • Dr. Doug McNeal 2016, 31.8% of free and reduced lunch program community for their efforts to make pre-K programs • Dr. Kayce Morton students were reported as “not ready,” while accessible to every child in Springfield.” • Kimberly Shinn Brown 16.7% of non-free and reduced lunch program • Dr. Jennifer Baker students were reported as “not ready.” • Alexis Brown • 51.1% of students who did not attend a formal • Dr. Elizabeth Andrews preschool were reported as “not ready” as • Dr. Laurie Edmondson compared to 17.8% of their preschool-attending • Jan Fisk peers. • Dr. Denise Fredrick • 31.1% of boys were reported as “not ready,” while 21.1% of girls were reported as “not • Morey Mechlin ready.” • Carol Wooten Springfield Public Schools continues to use new • Mike White state funding to expand access to high quality • John Chastain early childhood education for under-resourced • Amy Chenoweth and underrepresented students. With the historic • Linda Ramey-Greiwe decision to create Campbell Early Childhood • Gerry Lee Center, SPS expanded access to 200 4-year-olds in • Pat Gartland. 2018-19. With the passage of the 2019 bond, the district
Join Chief Williams this summer for Presented by friday & saturday nights Coffee with the Chief now-JULY 27 July 18: 7-8:30 a.m. Travellers House Coffee & Tea at Boomer Town at Friday Family Night, Saturday Date Night Supported by (824 S. National Ave. Ste. A-100) founders Enjoy movies under the stars! Concessions for sale. Founders Park, 330 E. Water St., west of Jefferson Ave. Aug. 23: 7-8:30 a.m. ADMISSION Movies begin at dusk Architect Coffee Co. park (about 9 p.m.) 1604 E. Republic Rd. ParkBoard.org/Movies
6 • SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com Several options available for those wishing to complete high school or college By Francine Pratt, Prosper Springfield, for SGFNN Did you leave high school or college? Did you attending may have earned enough college credit know you can still finish? hours for an associate degree. The college can Sometimes things in life just happen that keep review any person’s situation and help design a us from our goals. Maybe we had to stop going to solution to earn a different type of degree with high school to work to support our family, or we credits already earned or to return and finish. were attending a trade school or community college SPS and the colleges offer a variety of online and lost our job so we could not afford to attend classes to make it easier for individuals to complete anymore. Or maybe, we were attending a four-year their programs that can increase earnings. All these college while working full time and it just became efforts are part of the community’s goal to increase too much with trying to raise a family. postsecondary attainment–additional education We know that in Missouri, most people without beyond high school. Springfield has programs to a high school diploma earn about $550 a week. Just completed school or college and they even have by completing high school or passing a high school short-term training programs such as Change 1000 the adult earns an actual high school diploma. Adult equivalent test, a person can increase their weekly operated through the Missouri Job Center. The learners, in their program, can also earn college income to about $730. With a two-year degree or a Prosper Springfield website, credits and a variety of industry specific certificates certificate for a specific trade, the weekly income prosperspringfield.org has information under “Get to help increase earnings. The Excel Center is a free is about $860. For a four-year degree, the average Help” that can help with almost any area of need public high school with flexible class schedules and weekly income is about $1,190. Springfield has related to education, health, housing, job/financial “life coaches” to help adult learners complete their several programs to help people who stopped assistance and transportation. program. attending school or college to return and finish. Ozarks Technical Community College has adult Prosper Springfield is a collective impact initiative Springfield Public Schools has a “Drop Out high school programs and other programs to focused on a shared community vision to improve Recovery Program” that is available for SPS help individual’s complete college or certificate economic mobility in the Springfield community. The students who stopped attending high school and programs even if they stopped attending previously. Prosper Springfield mission is to build community are under the age of 21. Students can finish high Springfield’s local four-year colleges have similar relationships and align community resources to school and receive a diploma. SPS also offers the programs to help adult learners who stopped create pathways that help move people to prosperity. HiSET (high school equivalent) exam. If a person is attending college return and finish. Some people For more information about Prosper Springfield, over age 21, MERS Goodwill (Excel Center) has a who have attended a four-year college and stopped contact Francine Pratt at 417-888-2020. tuition-free high school for adults over age 21 and Springfield-Greene County African-American Heritage Trail Committee announces new round of markers By Cora Scott, Executive Editor The Springfield-Greene County African-American was later moved 300 feet north on Washington Heritage Trail Committee announced plans for Avenue so that Drury University could build a additional trail markers commemorating four new science center. The church is now the Drury churches historically interconnected to form the University Diversity Center. core of the African American religious community in Springfield and markers commemorating Alberta’s CHURCH SQUARE SOUTH Hotel and Lincoln School. The southern area of the historic Church The trail project which is now in its second year Quadrangle includes Pitts Chapel United Methodist recognizes the history and contributions of the Church, built in 1865 after an arsonist torched the African American community to area history with log cabin church along Jordan Creek. The other church is Gibson Chapel at Tampa and The first marker was installed in Silver Springs Park trail markers commemorating local history, culture after an unveiling ceremony at the 2018 Park Day Washington Avenue, which was formed as the First and points of interest. Reunion on Aug. 3, 2018. The new markers will be recognizing the Negro Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1865 by a former slave, the Rev. Peter Lair. following historical sites: sang “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The new school CHURCH SQUARE NORTH ALBERTA’S HOTEL had 15 rooms, including a gymnasium, mechanical arts shop, domestic science room and a library. During slavery, some slaves met in secrecy to The community hospital for the black community was remodeled by Ms. Alberta Ellis to include rooms Lincoln School, described in the local newspaper worship in the woods along Jordan Creek (formerly as “one of the best equipped Negro schools in Wilson’s Creek). for paying guests; a large dining room, a rumpus room, beauty salon, barbershop and snack bar. the state,” was a community school. Teachers, In the north area bounded by Central, Benton, The hotel, staffed by family members, was located administrators and parents sponsored scout troops; Washington Avenue and Brower Street (currently three blocks north of historic Route 66. Alberta’s a community library and child care center; as well Bob Barker Boulevard), the Benton Avenue African Hotel was listed in The Negro Travelers’ Green as held dances, plays, concerts, talent contests and Methodist Episcopalian Church (AME) was Book beginning in 1954. Over the years, Route 66 fashion shows. When Springfield public schools organized in 1872. In 1926, the current two-story travelers from across the United States and other integrated, Lincoln School became a junior high brick building was completed. countries stayed at Alberta’s Hotel. school and is now Lincoln Hall on the Ozarks Washington Avenue Baptist Church, organized Technical Community College campus. in 1867 as a mission by members of the white LINCOLN SCHOOL Funding support for the African-American congregation of the First Baptist Church, was called The Rosenwald Foundation in 1930 issued a Heritage Trail has been received from the City of Second Baptist Church (Colored). The church was grant to pay for a new school for Springfield’s Springfield and the Community Foundation of the renamed Washington Avenue Baptist Church to Negro students and a two-story redbrick school Ozarks. Donations are welcome and encouraged, remove two stigmas: the use of the term “colored,” was dedicated on May 21, 1931. When it opened, and can be sent to the Springfield-Greene County and eliminating Second Baptist Churches as inferior teachers led students in a parade on Central Street African-American Heritage Trail c/o of the “offshoots” of First Baptist Churches. The church to the New Lincoln School. Once there, students Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com • 7 In spite of … we celebrate Juneteenth!: SGF celebrates Emancipation Day June 29 in Silver Springs Park By Christine Peoples for SGFNN As the new coordinator for Timmons Hall, I am place noon-4 p.m. June 29 in Silver Springs very excited to collaborate with organizations both Park. We were honored to have Kreshaun inside and outside of Springfield to expand on McKinney and Dr. Stephanie Fox Knappe historical, cultural and educational opportunities for from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art at the next generation. Timmons Hall to present on the 30 Americans We have so many exciting initiatives converging art exhibition, on display at Nelson-Atkins in Springfield right now, with the opening of through Aug. 25. Timmons Hall to the dedication of a bench in honor Through more than 80 paintings, drawings, of civil rights pioneer Linda Brown to the African- prints, sculptures, photographs, and videos, American Heritage Trail to Springfield Public 30 Americans presents American experiences Schools’ weeklong Black History Summer Academy, as told from the distinct perspectives of 30 which hosted 230 students. African American artists including Jean- Michel Basquiat, Carrie Mae Weems, Kerry It also allowed me to understand James Marshall, Mickalene Thomas, Rashid the resilience of a people that Johnson, Kara Walker, Hank Willis Thomas, and Kehinde Wiley. Attendees stand for a photo at a Juneteenth kept on pushing in the face of celebration in Texas in 1900. Photo provided by the ABOUT JUNETEENTH Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. winds that were never favorable, Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration thus setting the gold standard for commemorating the ending of slavery in the Society has the only known copy of the order, United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June pictured below left. the next generations to come. 19 that the Union soldiers, led by Maj. Gen. Gordon The reactions to this profound news ranged Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news I recently had the opportunity to reconnect with from pure shock to immediate jubilation. While that the war had ended and that the enslaved were the intersecting cultural influences of music, art and many lingered to learn of this new “employer- now free. Note that this was two and a half years family time in Kansas City during their city-wide employee” relationship, many left before these after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Juneteenth celebration. I met folks from St. Louis offers were completely off the lips of their former Proclamation–which had become official Jan. 1, and Memphis as well. If you look at a regional map, masters–attesting to the varying conditions on the 1863. you can see the triangulation of these cities, with plantations and the realization of freedom. Springfield right in the middle. The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact Even with nowhere to go, many felt that leaving on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union Oral and photo history places some of the great the plantation would be their first grasp of freedom. troops to enforce the new executive order. However, musicians and artists during the segregation era in North was a logical destination and for many it with the surrender of Gen. Robert E. Lee in April Springfield! Before or after performances in Kansas represented true freedom, while the desire to reach 1865, and the arrival of Gen. Granger’s regiment, City, St. Louis or Memphis, some of the greats family members in neighboring states drove some the forces were finally strong enough to influence would be welcomed to eat at a black establishment, into Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Settling and overcome the resistance. for fellowship in the community or perform right into these new areas as free men and women here in Springfield! Later attempts to explain this two-and-a-half- brought on new realities and the challenges of year delay in the receipt of this important news establishing a heretofore non-existent status for Recent work-related travel to Kansas City allowed yielded several versions that have been handed me to refresh partnerships with The Nelson-Atkins black people in America. Recounting the memories down through the years. Often told is the story Museum of Art and build new ones with the Black of that great day in June 1865 and its festivities of a messenger who was murdered on his way to Archives of Mid-America and the American Jazz would serve as motivation as well as a release from Texas with the news of freedom. Another is that the Museum in the historic 18th & Vine District. the growing pressures encountered in their new news was deliberately withheld by the enslavers territory. The celebration of June 19 was coined It also allowed me to understand the resilience of to maintain the labor force on the plantations. Still “Juneteenth” and grew with more participation a people that kept on pushing in the face of winds another, is that federal troops actually waited for from descendants. The Juneteenth celebration was that were never favorable, thus setting the gold the slave owners to reap the benefits of one last a time for reassuring each other, for praying and for standard for the next generations to come. cotton harvest before going to Texas to enforce the gathering remaining family members. Juneteenth The Nelson-Atkins collaborated with 18th & Vine Emancipation Proclamation. continued to be highly revered in Texas decades to host the third-annual city-wide celebration of All or none of these versions may be true. later, with many former slaves and descendants Juneteenth June 8 and 9. Certainly, for some, President Lincoln’s authority making an annual pilgrimage back to Galveston on The streets were packed with vendors, artists, over the rebellious states was in question. For this date. In 1980, Juneteenth became an official poets and an array of created merchandise by whatever the reasons, conditions in Texas remained state holiday in Texas, thanks to Rep. Al Edwards. talented youth. Educators spoke as college students, status quo well beyond what was statutory. Today, Juneteenth is enjoying a phenomenal families and tourists enjoyed the American Jazz In spite of the news of the Emancipation growth rate within communities and organizations Museum and Negro Leagues Ball Museum. Proclamation arriving two and a half years late … throughout the country. Juneteenth celebrates Springfield’s celebration of Juneteenth took we celebrate! Juneteenth recognizes the fight for African American freedom and achievement, freedom and the endurance for while encouraging continuous self-development equal rights of the brave men and and respect for all cultures. The celebration is an women who held on for another ongoing contribution of African Americans locally two and half more years. We and worldwide throughout every home, place celebrate them! of worship, school, neighborhood and city that recognizes the power of people of color telling GENERAL ORDER their truth through the intangible cultures of faith, NUMBER 3 resilience, love and unbowed compromise for the One of General Granger’s first succession of the next generation. orders of business was to read Historical information supplied from to the people of Texas, General Juneteenth.com. Order No. 3. The Dallas Historical
8 • SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com Christine Peoples Missouri Job Center programs help named Timmons Springfield couple get back on their Hall coordinator feet after medical, financial crises By Jenny Fillmer Edwards, Park Board, for SGFNN By Katherine Trombetta, Missouri Job Center, for SGFNN “2018 was not a good year for our family,” said Patrick, as he reflected on a year that in his words “is thankfully over.” “We had grown accustomed to a middle- class lifestyle, but that was taken from us due to a series of unfortunate events and circumstances beyond our control,” he said. Despite being college-educated, both Patrick and his wife Melissa, who preferred not to use their last name in this article, found themselves in situational poverty due to medical crises that prevented them Melissa and Patrick, with their caseworker Jessica Hunt, at a from working. Leadership Springfield Access Class presentation at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center. In early 2018, Melissa, a K-12 art teacher at a rural school, began experiencing extreme Thousand, an eight-day pre-employment academy back pain to the point where she needed a walker offered at the Missouri Job Center’s 2900 E. or wheelchair to get around her classroom. She said Sunshine location that teaches soft skills, job search she continued teaching despite the pain because techniques and interview skills. The Springfield-Greene County Park Board she hadn’t been at her job for the year required “Through the class I learned that I didn’t really in April named Christine Peoples as the first by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for know how to market myself to employers and that’s coordinator of Timmons Hall. She will lead efforts job protection. Eventually, Melissa had surgery, why I was not getting any replies to the countless to bring historical, cultural and educational even though it meant going without pay for several applications I had been filling out,” Melissa said. “I opportunities to the historic building. weeks. didn’t even realize how badly I needed these pre- Peoples has extensive experience in community The same month as Melissa’s surgery, Patrick employment skills to get back into the job market, outreach, specializing in early childhood, young suffered a back injury, causing debilitating pain that especially at the professional level,” she said. families and a conviction that all children should caused him to have to quit his job as an over-the- “Another class I found extremely helpful was feel safe, validated and loved in their own identity. road truck driver. She is an ordained minister who has served six local the interviewing skills class, where I learned about minority congregations, including Pitts Chapel “I didn’t even realize how badly behavioral-based questions that employers ask. United Methodist Church, Washington Avenue These types of questions were new to me, so I Baptist Church, and Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal M.I. I needed these pre-employment practiced answering them until I had the confidence Mana Del Cielo. to answer almost anything an employer would throw skills to get back into the job at me. I couldn’t wait to share all I’d been learning Peoples has also served as director of the with Patrick,” Melissa said. Springfield Community Center, Hispanic outreach market, especially at the Upon his wife’s suggestion, Patrick applied to coordinator for Girl Scouts of the Missouri professional level.” – Melissa Heartland and internship director of African the MWA program and enrolled in Change One American studies 101 at Missouri State University. With both of them unable to work, they began to Thousand. She is the founder of nonprofit Peoples History go through their savings quickly. “Jessica understood how badly we were Café, which has provided programming since 2012 “I was panicking about running out of money struggling,” Patrick said. “Our car had recently at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library’s annual because our nest egg was being depleted,” Melissa broken down, and we had been borrowing a car from Meet and Greet Celebration. said. “So even though I was in extreme pain, I went a family member to get to classes and interviews. She earned a degree in early childhood back to work too soon after surgery. This caused Jessica helped us to get our car fixed, replace the development from Ozarks Technical Community my back to not heal properly, and I could no longer bald tires and get the oil changed. It was a huge College in 2015. perform many of the physical duties of teaching help to us to know we would have safe and reliable transportation,” he added. Peoples is known as an advocate for young art. I ended up having to quit at the end of the families and a community organizer of culturally school year anyway, and a second surgery was in my Patrick did not own a suit to wear to job supported activities, drama performances and future.” interviews, so Jessica arranged for the couple to visit outreach projects that include the entire family. She The medical and financial crises began to take the job center’s Career Closet, which provides up to is also an avid researcher of history and biographies, their toll on the couple’s marriage. two sets of professional clothing for those actively a songstress and a dramatic storyteller. “All of this put a tremendous strain on our seeking a job or need professional clothing to wear on the first days of a new job. Peoples says she has always been grounded in her marriage and we wound up separating for four family, faith and community. months,” Melissa said. Not knowing where else to After attending several classes at the job center, Patrick’s online resume was reviewed by the “As a child, I experienced firsthand what a turn for help, Melissa signed up for government American Red Cross. Patrick not only got the blessing it is to feel safe, validated and loved in my assistance through the Missouri Work Assistance interview, but later accepted a full-time position as a own identity, and I am determined to pass it on!” Program’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) at the Missouri Job Center. phlebotomist and mobile blood center driver. She says her guiding principle for programming Melissa is taking classes to keep her counseling at Timmons Hall is best expressed through a quote “I met my MWA caseworker, Jessica Hunt, and teaching credentials intact, with the goal of by author Maya Angelou: “People will forget what the day before my second surgery,” Melissa attaining full-time employment in the near future. you said, people will forget what you did, but people said. “I was anxious about my financial state, but will never forget how you made them feel.” Jessica understood and worked with my recovery “The Missouri Job Center has not only helped schedule.” me find employment and help Melissa continue Read more about the opening of Timmons Hall Once she recovered from the second surgery, her education, but it has changed our lives for the in the Midtown section on page 20. Jessica suggested Melissa enroll in Change One better. We can’t thank them enough,” Patrick said.
SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com • 9 Active neighborhoods are the life blood of vibrant communities
By Rusty Worley, for SGFNN opportunities arise to extend a helping hand. Our works, parks, planning, In a growing city like Springfield, each of its 21 schools and families always have unmet needs. transportation and much registered neighborhoods has its own personality Seniors and those with disabilities need help with more. keeping up with the mowing or removing fallen The Neighborhood and history. However, they all share three common NAC Chair Rusty Worley traits–interacting at a grassroots level, extending a limbs. Bulky items like mattresses, sofas and tires Advisory Council is helping hand and advocating for common concerns accumulate over time and must be hauled off. an important platform with a shared voice. Vacations are more easily taken when a trusted where neighborhoods can raise issues and offer neighbor is keeping an eye on the house and caring suggestions to improve the quality of life for our GRASSROOTS INTERACTION for our pets. residents. Tangible results of our efforts can be The summer season is a great time to venture Neighborhoods can coordinate with churches, seen in the increased City funding for dealing down the street to socialize with your neighbors in Community Partnership of the Ozarks, the City and with chronic nuisance properties, investments in fun, free and friendly activities. Midtown hosts the other civic organizations to find creative ways to sidewalks and parks, Police presence at the NAC Fourth of July Parade and concerts in Washington help those who aren’t sure where to turn. meetings and firefighters at many neighborhood Park. Bradford Park will offer its “Back the Blue” SHARED VOICE meetings, cleanups for every registered event on July 16 to honor police and firefighters. neighborhood, the printing of this quarterly After getting to know neighbors socially and then West Central discards its monthly meetings in June newsletter and more. spending time with each other at a cleanup or on a and July for summer socials at Mother’s Brewery Thank you to everyone on NAC and in each of special project, we have a better idea of our shared Backyard and the Birthplace of Route 66 Roadside our neighborhoods who make the time to get to concerns and points of pride. Each neighborhood Park. The pages of this newsletter are full of easy know their neighbors, find ways to offer a helping has its own unique set of challenges. Thankfully, ways to get more connected. hand and speak up with a shared voice. Springfield Springfield has a City Council and staff who actively is a better place because of you! HELPING HAND seek out input from neighborhoods to shape As neighbors get to know one another, how they deliver core services for safety, public BISSETT Bissett cleanup results in NEIGHBORHOOD improvements to 80 homes DIVISION ST. Neighborhood looking forward to annual YardZale in July
HOVEY ST. By Pete Radecki, for SGFNN
CALHOUN ST.
. Beginning with a street cleanup along Glenn then-proposed bond issue for improvements to
VE TIPTON A
Street from Division to Calhoun in March, another Springfield Public Schools from Friends of the
ON AVE.
S . NSON along Hillcrest from Chestnut Expressway to SPS. In April, Jamie Orlando, our new Springfield- I
NICHOLS ST. COLGATE AVE. Nichols, and ending with the annual neighborhood Greene County Health Department community ICKER
D
HUTCH BROWER ST. cleanup on June 1, Bissett Neighborhood health advocate told us about improvements WEST BYPASS Association focused on keeping the neighborhood planned for the CHA program. In May, Keith
GLENN AVE.
CHESTNUT ST. HOMEWOOD AVE CHESTNUT ST. clean this spring. Many thanks go out to the Donaldson spoke about bicycle safety.
FULBRIGHT AVE. numerous volunteers who helped out! Last but not least, BNA joined forces with neighborhood associations across the city by
CHESTNUT EXPY. HILLCREST AVE. continuing to participate in the Neighborhood Advisory Council and helping out with their two NAC-sponsored City Council candidate forums Connect held ahead of last April’s election. • Russell Moore, President Clean, safe and friendly–that’s what it means • Chandra Palmer, Vice President to be a Great Neighborhood in Springfield (visit • Rob Sorbo, Secretary springfieldmo.gov/greatneighborhoods for • Sheila Radecki, Treasurer NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP more information on this designation). With • [email protected] Thanks to the City of Springfield for paying for activities throughout the spring aiming at those the dumpsters, to Community Partnership of the characteristics, Bissett has been continually earning Neighborhood Association Meetings Ozarks for co-sponsoring the event and helping this designation. July 9: 6:30–7:30 p.m./6 p.m. optional potluck with coordination, and to Bissett Elementary for @ L.A. Wise Park Pavilion (Parking at Bissett making its parking lot available for the event. About ANNUAL YARDZALE SET FOR JULY 20 Elementary west parking lot) • Sept. 10: five dumpsters full of tons of trash and three full of Inspired by last year’s inaugural and very 6:30–7:30 p.m./6 p.m. optional potluck brush were hauled off. BNA made about two dozen successful neighborhood-wide yard sale, dubbed @ Bissett Elementary School (3014 W. Calhoun). curbside pickups and collected and sold scrap the YardZale, we’ll be holding this year’s big sale metal, earning $79 for the association. Donations 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, July 20. Last year we had came in at over $120. Habitat for Humanity joined over 40 participating yards, and are expecting forces with us during the cleanup to tidy up more this year! We’ll have information available Bissett Elementary is additional homes and yards in the neighborhood. on Facebook and elsewhere, or just come to the getting a new secure In all, more than 80 homes got cleaned up. neighborhood on the day of the sale and look for the entrance thanks to Special thanks also go out to Daylight Donuts many YardZale signs. on West Bypass and to Little Caesar’s Pizza for If you stop at one of the sales, just ask for a free voter approval of donating doughnuts and pizza for our volunteers. map of all the other participating homes. If you live Proposition S in April. In addition to cleanups, BNA held regular in Bissett and would like to participate, call Chandra membership meetings on the second Tuesdays of at 417-818-0206. She’ll fill you in on how you can Read more and check out the February, April and May. They included potluck register your home for the sale and get one of those dinners for friendly socializing and featured fancy YardZale signs put up in your yard for the construction timeline on page 5. speakers. In February, we learned about the event!
10 • SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com BRADFORD PARK Meet Alice Scroggins, Bradford Park NEIGHBORHOOD Neighborhood Association Treasurer
BATTLEFIELD RD. By Dellene Nelson, for SGFNN Meet Bradford Park’s newest board member Alice Scroggins! When you first meet this redheaded insurance
. WAL
E NUT LAWN aficionado, her smile and warm welcome makes you GLENSTONE AVE.
AV ST. O feel like you were just hugged. Alice stepped to the
PO A plate in January, as our treasurer of 10 years, Ed
KICK Messerly, was ready to step away but remain on the PRIMROSE ST. DELAWARE AVE.
NATIONAL AVE. board. Big shoes were to be filled, and Alice, a native BRADFOR D PKWY. Springfieldian, snagged her role with gusto. Alice, looking to downsize, chose the Bradford
FREMONT AVE. INDEPENDENCE ST. Park neighborhood five years ago–only to find that JRFWB most everything she needs is only a bicycle ride away. The “close and convenient” component as well as the friendliness of the neighborhood has her Connect feeling great about her choice. Alice Scroggins, right, at a Drury Panthers game • Dellene Nelson, President: You can find Alice walking the street delivering with her mother, Jeanine Scott Campbell. [email protected] the monthly news flyers to those she calls her or 417-882-2801 “peeps.” The new treasurer is a breath of fresh air, way–York, Pipkin, Central and Missouri State • Janet Wall, Vice President she has kicked us up a notch and for that we are University. Alice would not want to live anywhere • Jacque Ford, Secretary most grateful. else, and that’s something our city can be proud of. • Alice Scroggins, Treasurer Alice is a product of Springfield schools all the Welcome Alice! Neighborhood Association Meetings July 16 • Aug. 20 • Sept. 17: 6:30 p.m. Busy summer and fall planned for @ Immaculate Conception Church (3555 S. Fremont Ave.) Bradford Park By Dellene Nelson, for SGFNN We will have our annual Back the Blue Rally July 16, starting at 6 p.m. Join us at the corner BACK THE of Primrose and Fremont as we honor our superheroes, Springfield police and firefighters. There will be ice cream served at Immaculate BLUE RALLY Conception Catholic church following the event. July 16 6 p.m. Bradford Park will be picking up school | supplies on July 28 and 29 to help our Corner of Primrose & Fremont neighborhood school, Cowden Elementary. This Bring signs or anything blue and festive to show is the fourth year our very generous neighbors know each other. The neighborhood will supply support for our Springfield Police officers. have assisted the kids at Cowden Elementary with the dessert and drinks for this event as well as their back-to-school needs. promoting our Neighborhood Watch. Please contact Bradford Park is taking our show on the road, me at [email protected] or 417-882-2801 for we will have a very informal gathering on each more information or questions about our planned neighborhood street to help neighbors get to activities, or if you’d like to get involved. BRENTWOOD Brentwood partners with Think Big NEIGHBORHOOD Corporation/YOTO after neighborhood garage sale By Pam Buhr, for SGFNN So you’ve had your garage sale, had a pretty good turnout and got rid of a lot of stuff. Time to call it a day. You close the garage door, then turn around and see all the stuff left over. What to do with it?? Field Elementary The Brentwood neighborhood held their is getting a new neighborhood garage sales on May 4, and as a secure entrance thanks solution to the “what to do” problem, we partnered up with the Think Big Corporation and YOTO to voter approval of (Youth of the Ozarks) to handle the leftovers. Both Proposition S in April. organizations parked their trucks in the parking lot of the Unity Church on Seminole and accepted Read more and check out the donations of clothing, shoes and household items from the neighborhood. A couple of neighborhood construction timeline on page 5. volunteers helped with unloading trunks and trucks and back seats. 4
SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com • 11 4Think Big is the fundraising arm of Big Brothers contact Tyler at [email protected] or call him Big Sisters of the Ozarks, led by Tyler Moles. He at 417-379-0461. He will help you make all the estimated that the donations of clothing and shoes arrangements and help you get rid of all your that he collected that afternoon earned about excess stuff. $250-$300 for his organization, all going to kids in the program. Ken from YOTO filled his truck with household items, dishes, Christmas decorations and all the things other than clothing that people brought to donate. These were taken to their thrift shop on North Glenstone, where they would be sorted and offered for sale. Again, all proceeds from those donations go to kids’ programs in the Ozarks. It was a win/win situation for all of us. If your neighborhood would be interested in doing the same kind of thing, or would just like to do a donations day without the garage sales, you can Connect • Erin Gray, President: [email protected] or 417-459-9020 • Cindy Cook, Vice President • Elizabeth Seaton, Secretary • Andrea Tunia, Treasurer Neighborhood Association Meetings The meeting schedule varies. Please check the website or contact an officer for dates, times and locations. brentwoodsgf.org
DELAWARE Dogwood Flower Art Project NEIGHBORHOOD CATALPA ST. blooms in Delaware
MEADOWMERE ST. By Kevin Evans, for SGFNN
GLENSTONE AVE. The Delaware Neighborhood Association
PICKWICK AVE. BENNETT ST. Dogwood Flower Art Project is the brainchild of Ray Burmood, a DNA board member.
Ray felt it would be both fun and a good way
KENTWOOD AVE. FREMONT AVE. for folks to feel as though they are part of a larger
PORTLAND ST.
DELAWARE AVE. community. We plan to paint utility poles on NATIONAL AVE. NATIONAL AVE. streets entering the neighborhood that do not have signs. DNA submitted the stencil design, selected locations, obtained permission, and signed a
FAIRWAY AVE. contract with City Utilities. Six folks are currently SUNSHINE ST. involved in the project. We plan to complete it Connect during weekend get-togethers that will last through • Kevin Evans, President: August. [email protected] If you are interested in helping with the project, or 417-888-0288 please join us! Additional information is posted on • Gene Campbell, Vice President the Delaware Neighborhood Association Facebook • Jeff Brossard-Sims, Secretary Group. • Cynthia Yarborough, Treasurer Neighborhood Association Meetings Sept. 3: 7–8 p.m./6:30 p.m. optional Delaware Elementary new Bid & Design Dec. 2018-July 2019 potluck dinner • Board Meetings: Aug. 6: 7 p.m. construction will begin in August @ Westminster Presbyterian Church (1551 E. Portland) thanks to voter approval of Construction Delaware Neighborhood Proposition S in April. Aug. 2019-July 2020 Ice Cream Social Current Delaware students Read more about this and other SPS will relocate to former Sherwood By Kevin Evans, for SGFNN bond projects on page 5. during construction Please join us Tuesday, July 9 from 5-8 p.m. at Westminster For the latest information about construction at Open Presbyterian Church (1551 E. Aug. 2020 Delaware visit sps.org/delawareprogress. 80-100 Sunshine Portland) for the Third Annual students will move to Delaware Neighborhood Ice Cream Delaware Social. There will be live music, good food, great conversation and, of course, ice cream and toppings!
12 • SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com DOLING New principal named for
NEIGHBORHOOD Hillcrest High School GLENSTONE AVE GLENSTONE GLENSTONE AVE GLENSTONE Provided by Springfield Public Schools
EVERGREEN ST. I44WB
. Springfield Public Schools has selected Dr. Rob environment while
TALMAGE ST. Kroll to serve as the next principal of Hillcrest High building deep and School, effective July 1. meaningful relationships KEARNEY ST. NATIONAL AVE.
KANSAS EXPY. Dr. Kroll was previously principal at Jarrett with those I serve at . . Middle School, where he has served as the building Hillcrest.” leader since 2013. He began his career with Dr. Kroll earned a Connect Springfield Public Schools in 2003 when he joined doctorate of educational • Grady Cooper, President: the staff of Reed Middle School as a teacher. In leadership and policy [email protected] 2010, he became an assistant principal at Pershing analysis from University • Emily Jenkins, Vice President K-8 School. of Missouri–Columbia. • Melissa Gallian, Secretary, “We are pleased that Dr. Kroll will continue He received a master’s • Jayme VanMeter, Treasurer his leadership service at Hillcrest High School,” in educational • [email protected] said Dr. Shane Dublin, executive director of administration and a secondary learning. “For the past six years, he bachelor’s in middle Neighborhood Association Meetings has made a positive impact at Jarrett where he school education from July 9 • Aug. 13 • Sept. 10 • Oct. 8: 6:45 – 8 p.m. has demonstrated his effective leadership and Missouri State University. 6 p.m. optional potluck @ Hillcrest Presbyterian dedication to building positive relationships with Church (818 E. Norton Road) students and staff.” dolingneighborhood.com Dr. Kroll said he looks forward to the opportunity to serve at the high school level where he will be able to positively impact more students. “I am eager to provide support and leadership to teachers, students and the north Springfield community,” he Adopt-A-Street said. “My goal is to promote a rigorous educational Cleanup July 13 By Christina Dicken, for SGFNN Hillcrest High School Bid & Design Help us clean up renovations are currently June 2019-May 2020 the neighborhood. Meet in the parking in the bid and design phase lot of Kansas thanks to voter approval of Expressway Church Construction of Christ at the Proposition S in April. June 2020-May 2022 corner of Kansas Expressway and Read more about this and other SPS bond Talmage at projects on page 5. 9 a.m., July 13. We’ll pick up trash along Talmage between Kansas and Broadway. If we have Completed For the latest information about renovations June 2022 enough volunteers, we’ll also tackle Livingston at Hillcrest visit sps.org/progress. between Kansas and the Livingston Dip. Doling Neighborhood Association will provide trash bags. Bring your own gloves.
GALLOWAY VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD Public Works presents initial design for Galloway Street Widening Project May 21 By Melissa Haase, Managing Editor About 200 citizens turned out for Springfield’s • traffic-calming roundabout intersections at • multi-use path on the north side of Galloway Public Works’ public meeting May 21 at All Saints Luster Avenue and at Lone Pine Avenue Street, providing an improved connection Anglican Church to present the initial design for the • Roundabouts encourage motorists to slow to Sequiota Park and the Ozarks Greenways Galloway Street Widening Project. down and discourage cut-through traffic, trail The project, which ranked as the No. 2 priority while still allowing for more efficient traffic • upgraded stormwater infrastructure and project in City-wide transportation surveys in 2015 flow. They are also much more pedestrian and improved drainage along Luster Avenue. and 2018, includes: bicycle friendly, as all users of the roadway are • Upgrades to stormwater infrastructure will • widening of the Galloway Street to three only required to focus on traffic coming from take place along Galloway Avenue, including lanes between Luster Avenue and Lone Pine one direction at a time. underground pipes. Drainage improvements Avenue • sidewalks on the south side of Galloway will also be conducted along Luster Avenue, • a new center turn lane Street south of Galloway. 4
SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com • 13 4 • improved railroad crossing. The design and partial right-of-way phases of the project were completed in the 2016 1/4-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax renewal cycle. In 2019, Springfield voters again showed support by approving funding for the construction of the widening in the most recent renewal cycle of the 1/4-cent sales tax. The current estimated construction cost of the project is $5 million. The City plans to begin construction in fall 2020, with a targeted completion date of fall 2021. TRAFFIC IMPACTS DURING City’s Planning and Development department is CONSTRUCTION currently seeking input from the public to plan Connect Galloway Street will be closed in various sections for the future growth and development in the area • Betsy Johnson, President: to allow for grade changes along the new roadway. A while protecting the unique character of the area [email protected] detour route will be clearly marked and local access and quality of life enjoyed there. City Council will or 913-406-3600 to businesses and residences will be maintained. hear recommendations regarding development in • Marcie Kirkup, Vice President PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE OF Galloway July 23. • Carrie Lamb, Secretary The next public meeting is scheduled for • Wendy Huscher, Treasurer GALLOWAY 5:30 p.m., July 9, at All Saints Anglican Church. Retail and residential multifamily development Watch the Galloway Village Neighborhood has intensified along Lone Pine from Battlefield Association’s Facebook page and signs posted in Neighborhood Association Meetings Road to Republic Road in recent years. The the Galloway area for updates. July 16 • Oct. 15 : 6:30 p.m. @ Galloway Baptist Church (2816 E. Republic Rd.) Meetings are quarterly. Galloway residents, business owners Special meetings may be called as needed. discuss design standards, vision Bike-share By Melissa Haase, Managing Editor The second of three public input program available meetings to discuss future development in the Galloway/Lone Pine area was at Township 28 held May 14. Senior Planner Olivia Provided by TLC Properties Hough kicked off the meeting, held at The Venues Church on East Battlefield, TLC Properties is with the results of the first public proud to announce survey. John McNabb with Sapp Design Springfield, Architects presented various design Missouri’s first standards for future development public bike share projects to maintain the village-like program. The feel of the area. Attendees then broke program is operated into discussion groups to give feedback through Pace, a on the design standards and discuss a sub-company of proposed vision for Galloway: popular bike-sharing company Zagster The future Galloway Lone Pine and is fully open to Corridor will be a safe and welcoming the public. Zagster, pedestrian and bicycle friendly mixed- founded in 2007, use area while retaining a quality currently operates environment for residential living over 250 bike both along the corridor and for the development pattern sharing programs surrounding neighborhoods. It will be built at the in a beautifully throughout the country, and its Springfield location human scale drawing on the characteristic village landscaped and will be the first in Missouri. architectural charm and walkability while protecting inviting outdoor space The Pace rental dock is located at Township 28, the natural beauty and integrity of the creek, springs, for recreation and TLC Properties’ 138-unit apartment community in cave, tree canopy, and sloped topography of the socialization. Private Galloway Village and is open to the public as of Ozark foothills. Infill development will be high quality development should May 10. All users can access the rental bikes design and construction that respects the historic emphasize diverse through the Pace app, and Township 28 residents context and natural landscapes to protect established small retail and can request codes from the leasing office to enjoy private and public investments, natural resources service businesses, compatible with the commercial- free rentals. and neighborhood stability. residential uses and ensure wise, sensitive use of the The corridor will continue to marry the past, land protective of environmental features, and in The program currently offers five smart bikes that present and future through unifying features harmony with the existing settlement pattern. Mixed can be rented through the Pace app, with hopes for including the attractive public amenities of Historic development, where feasible, will provide a variety of additional bikes in the near future. Bike rentals are Sequiota Park, the greenway trail system, multimodal activities and amenities, employing high-quality site available for 24-hour periods and are billed in half- streets and intersections, hilly topography and planning and architecture that is oriented towards hour increments. Annual and monthly membership development that is supportive of the community Lone Pine and Galloway streets and provides a link subscriptions are available for unlimited 30-minute character. These features will be preserved and to the greenway trails. rides. Along with the user-friendly app and smart bike technology, Zagster employs maintenance enhanced in the traditional spirit of the area that The next public input meeting will be at 5:30 p.m., technicians to inspect and service the bicycles as makes one feel happy and connected to nature July 9, at All Saints Anglican Church. and the community, embraced by the human scale needed.
14 • SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com GRANT BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL ST.
DIVISION ST.
HOVEY ST.
ANT AVE. Grant Beach thanks community for
R CALHOUN ST. G 10 years of summer baseball
AY AVE.
KANSAS EXPY. BOONVILLE AVE. By Kevin L. Carter, for SGFNN NICHOLS ST.
BROADW
N AVE. I This June marked the 10th anniversary of the to keep the cost low. If that is a problem for you, KL Grant Beach Neighborhood’s summer baseball talk to us and we will see what we can do. Our goal FRAN program! is to get children outside and interacting with each CHESTNUT EXPY. The Grant Beach Neighborhood Association has other, learning a game, learning to follow rules and some pretty awesome people who dedicated weeks learning social skills. Plus, it is a great way to find Connect during the spring, summer and fall to bring youth out if your child likes soccer or baseball BEFORE • Kathy Lutz, President: sports to Grant Beach these last 10 years. If you you invest a lot of money in it. [email protected] have photos of your child participating in any Grant All of the coaches, staff, concession stand workers, or 417-501-8878 Beach sports program, we’d love to have a copy. etc. have all passed background checks through the • Heather Horsch, Vice President Please send them to Pauletta Dunn or bring them by Springfield-Greene County Park Board. • Kristina Wilmoth, Secretary Hovey House during open hours. We are always in need of coaches for both soccer • Pauletta Dunn, Treasurer A big THANK YOU to all of the organizers, and baseball; so if you are interested, please contact • Hovey House: 417-942-2456 planners, coaches, referees, umpires, concession Yolanda Taylor at 417-952-5735 or Pauletta Dunn at or [email protected] stand workers, Springfield-Greene County Park 417-880-2453. Neighborhood Association Meetings Board personnel, parents and children for making We will be signing up for fall soccer soon! Fall July 15 • Aug. 19 • Sept. 16 : 6:30 – 7:30 p.m./ our sports programs so successful. We, at the soccer will run from Sept. 14 to Oct. 19. 6 p.m. optional potluck @ St. Joseph Catholic neighborhood association have very dedicated Check our Facebook page for updates and Church Parish Hall (1115 N. Campbell Ave.) volunteers who work very, very hard to organize the information on sports program registration dates; programs every year. We could not do it without all how/when to register, etc. Just search Grant Beach grantbeachneighborhood.org of the volunteers working together. Sports on Facebook. All of our youth sports programs are instructional, Registration forms are on the front door of Hovey so the children are actually learning the rules of the House, 800 W. Hovey St. games. We keep the registration fee at $10 per child Drew Lewis Foundation at The Fairbanks partners with Jobs with Justice Volunteers canvassing neighborhoods to Pipkin Middle learn more about employment barriers School is getting By Darlene Steele, for SGFNN Many Springfield residents are familiar with Amy not removed from a new secure entrance Blansit and the Drew Lewis Foundation housed at the real world and thanks to voter approval of The Fairbanks. Blansit and The Northwest Project understand that the have joined forces with Lexi Amos and Jobs with truth is not always Proposition S in April. Justice, a non-partisan organization focused on pretty. They are issues relating to labor and poverty. interested in real Read more and check out the Jobs with Justice will be leading door-to-door conversations with construction timeline on page 5. efforts to reach out to residents of Grant Beach and the unvarnished some surrounding neighborhoods, to engage in truth. They will be meaningful conversations. You may have already canvassing door to seen JwJ volunteers in your neighborhood. door, asking residents Lexi Amos “Missouri Jobs with Justice is an organization about the barriers dedicated to address the systemic issues of poverty they face personally and racism. We work with workers to build power in in acquiring and keeping employment that meets Springfield, surrounding areas, and across the state their financial security needs. Those barriers could of Missouri. We have partnered with the Drew Lewis be any number of things, from transportation that is Foundation and OTC to address barriers workers convenient, affordable and available when needed are experiencing to employment, and are excited to to early morning child care to a prison record. get a chance to talk with many of you to learn from Look for the Jobs with Justice canvassers, who can you what systemic barriers you are experiencing as be identified by their shirts. Any help you can give a worker and how that is affecting you, your family, them by speaking to them would be appreciated. and your ability to participate in our community and If you would like to know more or get involved government,” Amos said. in the project, feel free to reach out to Lexi Amos Volunteers and leadership with JwJ are just anytime by email at [email protected] or call or text regular people, most of whom are struggling to 316-305-0407. make ends meet just like everyone else. They are
SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com • 15 Northwest Project now recruiting for next group of participants By Melissa Haase, Managing Editor Living paycheck to paycheck? Struggling with because the area exceeds the city’s overall 25.6% affordable childcare or housing? Feeling hopeless? poverty rate. NWP is a collaboration among The Northwest Project might be right for you and Missouri State University, Drury University and your family and is now recruiting for a new group. Drew Lewis Foundation. The Northwest Project pilots strategies to help Apply for the Northwest Project at families sustain their long-term success in emerging drewlewis.org/apply-to-nwp or call 417-720-1890 from circumstances that have kept them under for more information. resourced. The curriculum focuses on 10 key areas for stability: accountability, parent training, GET INVOLVED WITH NWP transportation, housing, childcare, financial Allies are community volunteers working to move planning, job training, education, resolved legal families and communities into economic stability, the community can help support a local family to issues and health and well-being. through support, collaboration and advocacy. An break the cycle of poverty by committing long-term support in the form of: The educational curriculum is called RISE Ally is a person who volunteers to assist a RISE (Reaching Independence through Support and member in achieving their goals to move to self- • Spring clothes Education). The model is adapted to meet specific sufficiency. We partner families experiencing • Summer youth programming needs and implement programming with the poverty with supportive intentional friends in the • Back-to-school supplies resources available in the community. community. • Holiday meals The Community Foundation of the Ozarks Adopt a family in your community and impact • Family home needs, and more. selected northwest Springfield for this project poverty from the inside out with Springfield Call 417-720-1890 for more information. Connect. Businesses, churches and individuals in GREATER PARKCREST Greater Parkcrest family receives NEIGHBORHOOD specialized smoke alarm for deaf BATTLEFIELD RD. and hard of hearing By Melissa Haase, Managing Editor The Springfield Fire Department shakers and strobe lights to warn those who WALNUT LAWN ST. was happy to offer a Greater Parkcrest can’t hear audible alarms that there is fire family a way to protect themselves danger. against fire in their home. Those who wear hearing aids or cochlear KANSAS EXPY. Thanks to a Federal Emergency implants that they remove when sleeping
CAMPBELL AVE. Management Agency grant, the fire also require these specialized alarms in WESTVIEW ST. department was able to give Jake their homes. The department has a limited (pictured) and his family members, number of these alarms available for those who are deaf, a specialized smoke living in the city limits of Springfield. alarm aid for the deaf and hard of Contact Heather Parker at 417-874-2380 or BROADWAY AVE. hearing. These alarms utilize bed [email protected] to learn more. JRFWREPUBLIC RD. Connect • Judy Wyrick, President: Work continues on Primrose Widening Project [email protected] or By Melissa Haase, Managing Editor 417-883-0706 Roadwork will continue throughout the summer Avenue during certain stages of construction. • Murielle Reed, Vice President and fall for the Primrose Street Widening Project. The project, the last phase in a series of • Esther Nelson, Secretary Currently construction crews are finishing utility improvement projects aimed at reducing traffic • Fred Romaine, Treasurer work, and construction of the new stormwater congestion through the busy southwest Springfield conveyance system has started on the project. The corridor, began in the spring. extension of the box culvert west of South Avenue The project includes widening Primrose Street to Neighborhood Association Meetings has been completed. Throughout the next several five lanes between South Avenue and Kimbrough Meetings are held on an as-needed basis at months, crews will begin excavation for the new Avenue, adding bike lanes on both sides of the 6:30 p.m. at The Way Church (903 W. Katella roadway, mainly north of the existing road. roadway, constructing Americans with Disabilities St.) Contact a neighborhood officer to find out Traffic impacts will include lane closures Act-compliant sidewalks and installing new traffic the next scheduled meeting. throughout the duration of the project. Once traffic signals at Jefferson Avenue and Primrose Street. is reduced to two lanes, there will not be a center Also involved is the construction of new City turn lane for traffic to use for left turns. Utilities gas and water facilities and the installation Overnight closures along the corridor of a sewer main to provide service to Kickapoo High will occur and may be frequent during School’s athletic facilities. stages of construction. There will be The project is expected to be complete in late fall. temporary closures of South Avenue Utilities improvements involved in the project will and Jefferson Avenue, both north and be reimbursed by City Utilities, with sanitary sewer south of Primrose at certain stages improvements being funded by Springfield Public of construction as well. Access to all Schools. The remaining costs for the project will be businesses and residences will remain funded through the City’s voter-approved 1/4-cent throughout the project, but a different Capital Improvement Sales Tax. The contractor is route may be required when the Hartman & Company. roadways are closed. Lindell Avenue As construction continues, please use caution may experience temporary closures while traveling through the project area and expect similar to Jefferson Avenue and South possible delays.
16 • SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOUR FRIENDS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Department of Environmental Services protects the natural resources and public health of our City and region for current and future generations by providing effective and efficient integrated management of stormwater, wastewater and solid waste.
The Stormwater division monitors storm drains, The Wastewater division manages the collection The Solid Waste division integrates various erosion and runoff to help protect the quality of and treatment of the waste in water we flush and programs and services to help manage and our streams and lakes. pour down the drain. reduce Springfield’s waste stream.
STORMWATER QUALITY SEWER EMERGENCIES & ISSUES RECYCLING HOTLINE (417) 864.1996 (417) 864.1010 (417) 864.1904 AFTER HOURS SEWER EMERGENCY (417) 864.1923 springfieldmo.gov/stormwater springfieldmo.gov/solidwaste yardethic.com springfieldmo.gov/sewer
WATERWAY SEWER RECYCLE WELLNESS SATISFACTION RIGHT PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 W RW Y W W R From our streams and to our sinks. Practicing responsible water stewardship helps to minimize and reduce the amount of pollutants that enter our waterways through the groundwater and our storm drains. This is important because the water that goes into our storm drains is not sent to a treatment plant to be cleaned and treated. In fact, that water will go downstream and be someone else’s drinking water. Learn more at springfieldmo.gov/stormwater
Fun on the Fourth! Have a blast this Independence Day but make sure to clean up your used fireworks and debris! Get out the broom and dust pan and sweep them into a container with a little water to eliminate Rake & Bag that Yard Waste any fire potential before placing in your trash can. We don’t want Leaves, trimmed grass, branches (big or small) and even dirt are not these swept into our waterways via a storm drain (pictured below). intended to be collected and channeled to our waterways via the City’s storm drain system. Rake your yard waste and bring it to one of our three recycling centers. Larger branches are only accepted at the Yardwaste Recycling Center located at 3790 S. Farm Rd. 119.
No Butts About It If you smoke, don’t flick your butt. Put it out and place in an ash tray or can. Once the fear of fire potential is eliminated, these should be disposed of in the trash. This is better than polluting our streets, sidewalks and streams with litter. In fact, cigarette butts are considered the highest volume form of litter.(pictured below).
Pick Up After Your Pets! DON’T Poo-lution exists! Pet poop can be seen as “part of nature” but not FLUSH ME! only can it take awhile to decompose, it is smelly, an eye sore and potentially a breeding ground of bacteria and disease. Simply put, it’s just not safe to leave on the ground. Take a bag with when you go on a walk and remember to Scoop the Poop!
Storm Drain Covers At first glance, it looks like a sewer manhole cover. Look again. These are generally located near curbs with open inlets for stormwater to collect and be channeled to a local waterway. Another way to tell our storm drain covers from sewer covers is the slogan “Upstream Starts Here. Protect Our Waterways.” W RW Y W W R From our sinks and into our streams. We send a lot of icky things down our pipes and drains. Human waste and toilet paper are gross, but our sewers and treatment plants are designed for these sorts of pollutants. However, many more items make their way to the treatment plants or in many cases, get clogged and congealed on their way. Of course, the water that carries those things to our treatment plants is a resource that we work hard to clean and sterilize for release back into our waterways for future use. Learn more at springfieldmo.gov/wastewater
Found from the Flusher It’s easy to flush things down the drain At each of the wastewater treatment and forget about them. A lot of times, plants we find a variety of items that are those forgotten memories resurface in filtered out during the process that should the form of a wet mess of overflown have never been flushed. water from a clogged sanitary sewer line (the pipe that connects a property Do Not Flush the following: owner’s home to the City’s sewer system). • Feminine hygiene • Dental floss & picks products • Medication & pills • Flushable Wipes • Forms of birth control • Cotton swabs • Pet fish (or any pet) DON’T • Toothpaste containers • Hair FLUSH ME!
Goldie Deserves a Better Memorial We all remember Dad flushing our pet fish down the toilet after they went belly-up. Fish live in water, but your toilet water doesn’t go back to the stream before being cleaned at a treatment plant. If you don’t want to hold a backyard service, put the pet in the trash.
No Wipes in the Pipes! They say they are flushable; and technically, that is true. However, once they are flushed, they have a tendency to not go away and can take years to decompose. This can cause clogs in the property owners sewer lateral and also the City’s sewer main. When mixed with greases, fats and oils in the sewer, they will congeal and harden and create serious blockages and infrastructure damage. The best way to avoid these issues is by throwing them in the trash along with wet wipes, diapers, and feminine hygwiene products. Get Tangled Up in Recycling! Just don’t allow the recycling to get tangled R R up. “Tanglers” is the name we give to items like plastic bags, hoses, electrical cords, stringed We say it every day “Throw that away”! In terms of waste, there is no away! lighting and textiles. These items are not Everything that is placed inside your trash can ends up in a landfill, presumably forever. recyclable and are a major source of machine In fact, nearly 70% of the materials sent to our City landfill could have been recycled. malfunctions at recycling facilities. These are Recycling is a vital step in waste reduction, and it’s up to each of us to ensure that we’re best disposed of in the trash or can be taken to recycling and recycling right. Sometimes items make their way into the recycle bin when one of the local electronic recyclers. they don’t belong or are too dirty to be recycled. This causes contamination, ruining an Call before arrival. entire batch of recyclables. Knowing what is recyclable and the steps to recycle right will help to ensure that your items can be processed and on their way to a new life! Learn more at springfieldmo.gov/recycle
Rinse Before Recycling Current estimates suggest that only about 1/5 of plastic is recycled. Worse yet is the fact that so much of the material can’t be recycled because of contamination. One way to help our community eliminate this problem is if it had food or drink in it and can be recycled, then give it a rinse to remove the food before tossing in the bin.
Not All Plastic is Recyclable Sure, it looks like plastic, smells like plastic and Don’t Guess when it comes to Recycling! maybe it even tastes like plastic. First of all, do Wish-cycling is the practice of tossing questionable items into the recycle not taste the plastic! Secondly, if there is no bin, hoping they are recyclable. This wastes time and money in the processing recycling symbol with the numbers 1-7, then of recyclables, and inevitably can create more waste as these items can sadly, it can’t be recycled. This includes some contaminate an entire load of recyclables. Common wish-cycling items include summer fun items we use regularly, like hoses, paper plates, shredded paper, pizza boxes, tissue paper, drinking glasses, kids sprinklers, squirt guns, lawn chairs, 6-pack stemware, deli meats and cheese bags, ceramic and porcelain dishware. rings and even plastic kiddie pools.
HERE’S WHERE YOU CAN RECYCLE!
YARDWASTE HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL RECYCLING CENTER FRANKLIN AVE LONE PINE COLLECTION CENTER 3790 S. FARM RD 119 731 N. FRANKLIN AVE. 3020 S. LONE PINE AVE. 1226 W. NICHOLS ST. HEART OF THE Busy summer WESTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD for Heart of the Westside By Jaydean Miller, for SGFNN DIVISION ST. This summer was and will be a busy one for Heart LYNN ST. of the Westside! In June, we sponsored a free movie
CALHOUN ST. on the lawn at Passion Church. We featured the
.
. classic movie “The Princess Bride.” We provided hot dogs, chips and soda. It was a great time to get
WEST AVE PARK AVE to know our fellow neighbors as well as spend time NICHOLS ST. Pastor Billy Cockrum of Passion Assembly grew
FULBRIGHT AVE. KANSAS EXPY. as a family over a classic movie! BROWER ST. up in Heart of the Westside and now serves as the In July, we will be having our yearly neighborhood association’s vice president. CHESTNUT ST. CHESTNUT ST. neighborhood board election. We are looking for a CHESTNUT EXPY. social media coordinator to manage our Facebook page and website and an events coordinator. President Cody Parsons plans to rerun. Treasurer Anna Pageler plans to rerun, but for the combined Connect position of secretary/treasurer. We will also be • Cody Parsons, President: reviewing and updating our neighborhood bylaws. [email protected] Heart of the Westside will be attending National York Elementary is or 573-480-5393 Night Out on Aug. 6 this year, so don’t forget to • Billy Cockrum, Vice President getting a new secure • Jaydean Miller, Secretary/Treasurer: stop by and check out our booth! entrance thanks to voter approval [email protected] SAVE THE DATE! of Proposition S in April. Neighborhood Association Meetings In September, (we hope the 14th or the 21st) we Aug. 8 • Oct. 10: 6 – 7 p.m. @ Passion will be hosting a neighborhood cleanup at Nichols Read more and check out the construction Assembly of God (806 N. Forest) Park! Details to come, but stay informed on our Facebook page and website. timeline on page 5.
MEADOR PARK Meador Park president NEIGHBORHOOD provides summer updates By Bobbi Ream, for SGFNN NEW CLASSIFICATION FOR BUSINESSES A bylaws change has been made to create a separate category for business members. We want to invite businesses operating in our neighborhood or having a direct interest in our neighborhood to become a member. We hope they will find involvement in our group to be beneficial through increased awareness by our other members. Sept. 26. Our member meetings for the rest of the Connect MEETING DAY CHANGE year with be Oct. 24 and a combined November, • Bobbi Ream, President: MPNA will begin meeting on the fourth Thursday December meeting on Dec. 5, which will be a [email protected] of the month. Our July Meeting will be July 25 holiday social. or 417-883-3438 at The Dancing Mule, 1945 S. Glenstone at the • Will Carter, Vice President corner of Glenstone and Cherokee. The starting NATIONAL NIGHT OUT • Jeremy Medley, Secretary time remains 6 p.m. We will return to Cowden We want to welcome all 21 neighborhoods back • Donna Clarkson, Treasuer Elementary School Library with the beginning of to Meador Park for National Night Out on Tuesday, Neighborhood Association Meetings the academic year. We will be there on Aug. 22 and Aug. 6. July 25: 6 p.m. @ The Dancing Mule (1945 S. Glenstone Ave.) Aug. 22 • Sept. 26: 6 p.m. @ Cowden Cowden Elementary Elementary School (2927 S. Kimbrough Ave.) is getting a new secure entrance thanks to voter approval of Proposition S in April. Read more and check out the construction timeline on page 5.
SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com • 17 Utility relocation DO YOU KNOW ? work continues Sara Stubbins, Meador Park Neighborhood for Battlefield and By Melissa Haase, Managing Editor Fremont intersection How long have you lived in your neighborhood and why do you choose to live there? and roadway I moved here in 1988 from Texas to take a professorship at Missouri State University. I rented improvement project first on East Rosebrier. When the owner sold the home, I rented a home on East Greenwood so By Melissa Haase, Managing Editor my children could continue attending Cowden City Utilities has finished phase 1 of the overhead Elementary. When my landlady passed away, her utility relocation work in preparation for the estate sold me the home. I like the neighborhood Battlefield Road and Fremont Avenue Intersection because of the mature trees and how most of the and Roadway Improvement Project, anticipated to properties are well kept. My house looks a little start in early 2020 and be complete by the end of the different than the rest of the homes on my street; I Sara Stubbins, far right, with other Ozarks Honor year. like that. Flight volunteers. Phase 2 is anticipated to start and be completed What do you do for a living? this fall. Other utility relocations will continue to group as small as ours. I am a volunteer with I retired in 2012 from the education field after 43 take place along Fremont. the HonorFlight of the Ozarks program and was years, 41 of those spent in school libraries. I was a This project will include the widening of Fremont privileged to be a guardian for one of the Veterans library science professor at MSU for 10 years, then Avenue to five lanes between Battlefield Road on the August 2018 flight. I also volunteer at worked overseas as the head librarian in school and Sunset Street. Improvements will also be CoxSouth and additionally with a group called No libraries in Venezuela, Qatar, China and Sudan. made at the Battlefield Road and Fremont Avenue One Dies Alone. I have been volunteering for Safe to Now I’m working part-time for Oxford Healthcare in intersection, with traffic signal upgrades and Sleep (Council of Churches) and with Friends of the the accounting department as a support specialist. additional turn lanes. Library. In the past I have also volunteered for the I was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Pedestrian improvements will include new Red Cross and the Humane Society and continue to then moved to Madison, Wisconsin, then ended sidewalks north and south along Battlefield, east help every once in awhile. up in the hill country of Texas. I didn’t know that along Fremont and the addition of multi-use path Springfield, Missouri existed, but found the MSU on the west side of Fremont Avenue. CU will install What’s something you’d like to change about job through the American Libraries Association new steel street light poles on the east side of your neighborhood, or about Springfield in while interviewing at a conference and decided that Fremont Avenue in conjunction with the roadway general? Springfield would be a good place for my kids to project. Sometimes rental properties aren’t kept as well grow up. The roadway improvements project, which has an as owner-occupied homes. They’ll have junk in estimated cost of $5 million, is funded through the What do you like to do in your spare time? the back, or tall grass. Good, responsible landlords voter-approved 1/4-cent Capital Improvement Sales I play the violin. I’ve been to 70 countries, which come by and make sure their homes are taken Tax. has been an eye-opener. I think every American care of while other landlords do not, and I think should go somewhere they’re not comfortable all landlords should be responsible home owners and stay there for awhile. You’ll find out we’re all whether they live in the homes or rent them. just trying to make a living and raise our children. Please tell us about your family. I volunteer a lot now because as a single parent I have two daughters, Debra, 41, and Diane, 39, I wasn’t able to give back to my community and I have two grandchildren, Olivia, 7, and Avery, 4. when my daughters were growing up. I have my afternoons free now, so I’m able to volunteer for my church, First and Calvary Presbyterian, in Want to nominate one of your neighbors the Binnie Clements Guild, a women’s group for the Do You Know? feature? that benefits children’s charities in Springfield. E-mail Melissa Haase at [email protected] We donated $15,000 to various local children’s causes last year, which was impressive for a or call 417-864-1003 for more information. Making Sense of Money Basic Budgeting Series FREE interactive class to learn how to manage your money, instead of money managing you! Attend neighborhood association meetings to learn more about Tuesdays Thursdays what’s going on in your area, Aug. 6,13, 20 & 27 Sept. 5,12,19 & 26 neighborhood projects, programs offered, and more! 6-8 p.m. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner served at 6 class begins Dinner served at 5:30 class begins 30 minutes later. 30 minutes later. Want to submit an Let your neighborhood REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! You will be eligible for a article about your president or other Contact us at 417-888-2020 ext.141 neighborhood? representative know! or visit cpozarks.org/financial-literacy $100 Savings Match!
18 • SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com MIDTOWN
NEIGHBORHOOD
NATIONAL AVE. AVE. NATIONAL NATIONAL BLAINE ST.
DIVISION ST.
E. SPS names interim leadership at Central
AV
FFERSON AVE. N
JE
.
E . High School for 2019-2020 school year
SHERMA
VE
A
BOONVILLE AVE.
BENTON AV
ERSON Veteran administrators to share duties while search
ROBB continues for permanent leader CENTRAL ST. By SPS Communications, for SGFNN CHESTNUT EXPY. Springfield Public Schools has named two veteran In addition to serving 12 years as principal Connect administrators to lead Central High School in an of Study and eight years as assistant director of interim capacity for the 2019-2020 school year. Greenwood Laboratory School, Seal was also an • Jamie Saratella, President Judy Brunner will serve as interim lead principal assistant principal for both Central and Pleasant • Susan Mann, Vice President and Stephen Seal will serve as interim principal, View, and a teacher and coach at Pershing. • Brian Shipman, Secretary: effective July 1. Each leader will work in a part-time 417-880-2855 Brunner has undergraduate degrees in sociology capacity, working together to meet the needs of and education, as well as a master’s degree and a • Marie Wood, Treasurer: Central’s students, staff and community. 417-496-8539 specialist degree in education–all from Missouri “We look forward to welcoming this dynamic State University. Seal completed his undergraduate • [email protected] leadership team to Central High School next studies in education, as well as a master’s degree in Neighborhood Association Meetings year,” said Dr. Shane Dublin, executive director of guidance and counseling and a specialist degree in July 8 • Aug 12 • Sept. 9: 6 – 7 p.m. secondary education for SPS. “Their expertise and education–all from Missouri State University. @ Urban Neighborhood Alliance, on Cox North willingness to serve on an interim basis enables “It is an honor to return to Springfield Public Hospital parking lot (918 E. Calhoun St.) us to continue the search for the next permanent Schools and work with the Central High School leader. Our recruitment process is ongoing to community,” said Brunner. “The traditions are ensure we find the best candidate for long-term strong, and I am excited to begin the next chapter at service.” this historic school.” 29th annual Old Brunner and Seal both retired from SPS–each “I’m absolutely thrilled to be returning to work with 18 years of experience as administrators. Mrs. at Central High School,” said Seal. “I spent my last Fashioned 4th of July Brunner retired in 2006 as the principal of Parkview 17 years in the Springfield Public Schools working Parade and Celebration High School and Seal retired in 2003 as principal of in the Study, Central and Pipkin communities. It Study Middle School. Brunner’s background also is my honor to join an award-winning faculty and By Midtown Neighborhood Association, for SGFNN includes leadership as principal at Reed and Wilder, school. I’m looking forward to supporting Central’s Our 4th of July event is a rare opportunity for the as assistant principal at Pershing, and as a special excellence in teaching and learning.” public to step back in time for the nation’s birthday. education teacher at Parkview. The historic Midtown District still retains its architectural integrity of the Victorian era. Join us in Central High School dedicates bench in honor of enjoying our 19th century porches and stroll along our 100-year-old brick sidewalks. alumnus and civil rights pioneer Linda Brown This year’s theme will be “Me & You, and Red, By SPS Communications, for SGFNN White, and Blue.” The parade will begin at 10 a.m. On the last day of school, Central’s 125th birthday. And on Thursday, July 4 on Drury Lane, turn west on a group of Central High near the end of its year-long Central Street, north on Benton Avenue, east on School students, staff celebration, Brown passed away. Calhoun Street, north on Washington Avenue, east and community leaders The team was compelled to on Locust Street, north on Clay Avenue and ending commemorated CHS act, said Meredith Wisniewski, at Washington Park where the celebration will alumna Linda Brown with Springfield Scholars teacher. continue with music, prizes, games and ice cream. a special bench dedication “Because she was such an Trophies will be awarded to floats in the ceremony. A special mini- integral part of the civil rights categories of Best Overall, Best Theme documentary available on movement and tied so closely Interpretation, Best Children’s Float, Best Springfield Public Schools’ to Central’s history, we knew Children’s Marching Unit, Best Adult Float, and website (sps.org) produced we had to do something in Best Adult Marching Unit. For more information by two Springfield Scholars her honor,” said Wisniewski. visit facebook.com/midtownsgf. sixth-graders, Elseya Ligon “We talked about a lot of From left, Dr. Rosalyn Thomas, Christine Peoples and Madeleine Bauer, was different ideas, but we landed and Monica Horton with daughter Ari’el. screened at the event. on something that would be a “We were going to do a project for National permanent reminder of her being a part of Central’s History Day, and we were walking around the school history.” one day, and we realized, oh Linda Brown went Brown, a member of the CHS Class of 1961, here, that would be a really good thing to focus on, served as an advocate and activist for her entire because that could honor her and the school,” said life, but she lived only in Springfield for two years. Elseya. By honoring her legacy with a special bench on its Last year, a group of CHS teachers called the campus, Central celebrates her work and strives to Heritage Team came together to commemorate continue it, says CHS principal Dr. Lisa Anderson.
SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com • 19 Purchase Land Boyd Elementary Feb. 2019 new construction is currently Bid & Design in the bid and design phase June 2019-Jan. 2020 thanks to voter approval of Central High School Proposition S in April. is getting a new secure Construction entrance thanks to voter Read more about this and other SPS bond Feb. 2020-Jan. 2021 approval of Proposition S projects on page 5. in April. For the latest information about the new construction at Boyd visit sps.org/progress. Open Read more and check out the Aug. 2021 construction timeline on page 5. Timmons Hall opens in Silver OAK GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD GRAND ST.
US65 Springs Park VE.
A
By Jenny Fillmer Edwards, Park Board, for SGFNN AVE. CATALPA ST.
AVE.
After more than four years of careful restoration BARNES OK
BENNETT ST. ROVE
RO
.
G
B
K
work, Springfield-Greene County Park Board and R
RD
A
OA
D
the Friends of Timmons Temple held the grand E LINWOOD ST. opening of Timmons Hall Saturday, June 29 in C
AM MILL
GLENSTONE AVE. R Silver Springs Park, 1100 N. Hampton. ENTERPRISE AVE.
NG SUNSHINE ST. I Timmons Hall, formerly known as Timmons Temple, will serve as an event facility offering Connect historical, cultural and educational opportunities, • Gerald Clary, President: owned and operated by the Park Board, and under [email protected] the direction of Christine Peoples, the newly named • Wendell Royster, Vice President: coordinator of Timmons Hall. [email protected] or 417-883-6541 “I’m excited because I know this place is going as the old Fairbanks pasture. It was later named to bring the community together,” said Peoples. for a spring on site, a tributary of Jordan Creek. Neighborhood Association Meetings “It’s going to take you back in time, and forward as During segregation, Silver Springs was the city’s July 30: 6 p.m. @ Holy Trinity Catholic well. And it will benefit the next generation. It’s just only public park designated for black residents and Church (2818 E. Bennett St.) Meetings are going to be epic.” sports leagues, including visiting baseball teams. In generally held at 6 p.m. on the last Tuesday of One of the venue’s first events was planned for the 1930s, the Works Progress Administration lined alternating months. Contact Gerald Clary for just after the grand opening, a digital presentation the creek channel with rock, installed the fieldstone specific information. of a current art exhibition at the Nelson-Atkins retaining walls and built the first Silver Springs Pool. ogna.weebly.com Museum of Art. The exhibition, 30 Americans, It’s been the site of picnics and gatherings for features American experiences as presented decades, including Park Day, established in 1952 through 30 contemporary African American artists, when Gerald Brooks, a parks supervisor and a Public Works shows spanning four decades. teacher at Springfield’s former Lincoln School, and The grand opening was followed by a Juneteenth Robert Wendell Duncan, also a park supervisor, off street sweeper at celebration noon-4 p.m. in Silver Springs Park, started a day of games and sports events for young coordinated by NAACP Springfield. African American residents at Silver Springs. Today Pittman Elementary Timmons Temple Church of God in Christ was the Park Day Reunion takes place the first weekend By Melissa Haase, Managing Editor in August, including a parade, picnic, sports built in 1932 at the corner of Webster Street and Bobby Berry and Dean Freeman from the competitions, swimming, beauty pageant, banquet Texas Avenue, overlooking Silver Springs Park. The City’s Public Works department visited Pittman and gospel singing. small church served Springfield’s African American Elementary May 14 to educate students about the community for more than 80 years before the The Jordan Creek Greenway connected Silver relationship between clean streets and sidewalks congregation outgrew the building and relocated Springs Park to Smith Park in 2003. Silver Springs and the water quality of local waterways. Remember, in 2014. Timmons Temple was sold and slated for Pool was renovated in 2010. In 2018, the year of the kids, we all live downstream! demolition. Nonprofit group Save Timmons Temple park’s centennial, Silver Springs became the first (now Friends of Timmons Temple) formed to location marked on the new Springfield-Greene preserve the church, noting its historic significance County African-American Heritage Trail. as well as its unique stone exterior, including Even before the grand opening, Timmons sunburst patterns also found in retaining walls in Hall served as the unofficial meeting place for Silver Springs Park. In early 2015, in coordination the Midtown Neighborhood Association, an with the Park Board, Timmons Temple was carefully arrangement planned to continue under Park lifted from its foundation and relocated by about Board management. If you’re interested in hosting 600 feet into Silver Springs Park. Private fundraising a meeting or event at Timmons Hall, contact efforts continued to redevelop the landmark. Christine Peoples at 417-864-1046. Silver Springs is a fitting location for the historic church. It’s one of Springfield’s 10 Historic Parks, Read more about Christine Peoples and the established in Springfield in 1918 on land known Juneteenth Celebration on pages 8-9.
20 • SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com PHELPS GROVE City Council approves updates to Phelps NEIGHBORHOOD Grove Neighborhood Plan, amendment to GRAND ST. Urban Conservation District
VE.
VE. A By Melissa Haase, Managing Editor
S
G
AVE.
N
I
UGH A At its April 8 and to align more closely with the boundaries of the
K
O CATALPA ST. April 22 meetings, City neighborhood service area.
MBR
I K Council approved updates • The cooperative agreement between Missouri JEFFERSON AVE. to the Phelps Grove State University and the City of Springfield BENNETT ST. NATIONAL Neighborhood Plan and has not been reviewed in over a decade. The an amendment to the BROOKSIDE DR. City and university should consider pursuing neighborhood’s urban completion of the agreement in cooperation with Connect conservation district (UCD) MSU’s Long-Range Plan 2016-2021 Visioning • Eric Pauly, President: regulations. Guide. [email protected] Phelps Grove Senior Planner • The neighborhood should identify strategies to or 417-736-9357 Neighborhood Association Alana Owen maintain and grow the neighborhood’s public • Renee Tyson, Vice President/ President Eric Pauly street tree canopy. Secretary: 417-863-0246 commended Phelps Grove neighbors and City • The neighborhood should further study to • Nancy Danielsen, Treasurer Planning and Development staff, particularly Senior determine if there is interest and support for the Planner Alana Owen, for their work on the plan. designation of a local national historic district Neighborhood Association Meetings “Neighbors, we did it! A unanimous vote from for properties and places in the neighborhood, Phelps Neighborhood Association meets the City Council in favor of our UCD amendment. This not already designated. second Tuesday of the month at Fire Station 1 helps us avoid the ‘skinny house syndrome,’” Pauly • The neighborhood should encourage the City community room, 720 E. Grand. Contact an said, in a Facebook post. “Thank you everyone for to be vigilant with sidewalk maintenance and association officer for meeting times. your work and support to protect and preserve our to construct and maintain sidewalks where phelpsgrove.com neighborhood.” replacement is needed and where gaps exist in The process to update the neighborhood plan, the system which was adopted in 1997, and amend the urban • The neighborhood should work with City Phelps Grove hosts conservation district regulations began in October Utilities to encourage improvements to the street another successful Art in 2018. A survey, two open houses and a planning lighting system to increase night-time visibility workshop followed before the plan was presented at the street and sidewalk level. the Garden Tour June 9 to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council. HISTORY By Eric Pauly, for SGFNN “The updates to the plan and UCD reflect the Phelps Grove is home to one of Springfield’s ongoing priorities of the neighborhood, including largest collections of bungalow architecture. The the desire to maintain the single-family residential Phelps Grove neighborhood and the creation of character of the neighborhood, preserving the the subdivisions and park date back to the early existing housing stock, and reducing the impacts 1900s. Phelps Grove Park was originally platted of student housing and rental properties within the in 1914 and the lots immediately surrounding the neighborhood,” Owen said. park were replatted in 1946. The eastern half of the neighborhood was platted between 1907 and UCD AMENDMENT 1909 and the western portion of the neighborhood • Minimum lot width requirement of 40 feet for was platted between 1913 and 1923. Most lots in the development or redevelopment of existing the neighborhood are 40-50 feet in width, except nonconforming (grandfathered) lots within the for the Colonial Place Subdivision, platted in 1909. Phelps Grove UCD. The Phelps Grove Neighborhood Association was formed in 1989. NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN Missouri State University purchased property RECOMMENDATIONS for parking lots on the south side of Grand Street • Residential infill and rehabilitation regulations during the 1970s and continued to expand the lots for all new construction, exterior remodel and over the next several decades. The neighborhood rehabilitation of residential properties in the began to experience the byproducts of increased Phelps Grove UCD. student rentals in the 1980s. Conflicts between • The Phelps Grove neighborhood should permanent residents and renters intensified due continue to actively participate in a variety of to overcrowding, noise, trash and maintenance of programs and efforts aimed at discouraging homes and yards. The neighborhood also saw a overcrowding and nuisance violations decline in housing condition at the same time, due that contribute to the deterioration of the to the uncertainty of the university’s expansion neighborhood character. plans. • The neighborhood should pursue support from The Phelps Grove Neighborhood Association property owners to initiate the development was formed in 1989. In 1990, a parking study of a community improvement district (CID) was initiated in response to numerous inquiries that can fund public improvements, such as and complaints regarding on-street parking of buried utilities, alley improvements, traffic commuters within the neighborhood, leaving calming projects, and pedestrian scale lighting residents and visitors without adequate parking. improvements. To assist with the parking problem and the • The neighborhood should enact an amendment accompanying concerns of trash, noise and to their bylaws extending their neighborhood vandalism, a residential parking permit district was association boundaries west to Campbell Avenue created. The two-tiered residential parking district is still in existence today. 4
SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com • 21 4In 1993, the City began working with a group of neighborhood residents to prepare a neighborhood and urban conservation Jarrett Middle School district plan to address the transition the new construction is currently neighborhood was experiencing due primarily to overcrowding and to protect and maintain in the bid and design phase the residential character and viability of the thanks to voter approval of neighborhood. The planning efforts were put Proposition S in April. on hold for the next few years while the City and MSU developed an agreement about the Read more about this and other SPS university’s southern boundary, as well as several other considerations relating to the bond projects on page 5. For the latest growth and expansion of the campus. The information about the new construction cooperative agreement between the City and at Jarrett visit sps.org/progress. the university was approved in 1996. “The Phelps Grove Neighborhood Plan and owners, and residents of the neighborhood to accompanying UCD were the driving forces to proactively improve the neighborhood through Bid & Design begin to stabilize the neighborhood and discourage increased social interaction and neighborhood June 2019-May 2020 activities that were leading to the negative impacts betterment projects; the neighborhood was experiencing nearly 20 years • provides guidance for the designation and ago. Each plan, including this addition, represents amendment of an urban conservation district if a point-in-time review of the neighborhood health needed; Construction and memorializes issues of concern and value • is a component of the City’s Comprehensive June 2020-June 2022 in addition to identifying strategies for targeted Plan, providing guidance in the implementation improvement within the neighborhood,” according of City policies at the neighborhood level, as to the updated plan. well as recommending land use amendments Aug. 2022 within the boundaries of the neighborhood; Open WHAT IS A NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN? • serves as a historical reference. Neighborhood plans provide guidance and To view the significant findings, survey results, direction to the neighborhood and City in several proposed updates and plan in full, please visit ways: springfieldmo.gov/phelps. • identifies opportunities for the City, property
ROBBERSON Robberson Community
NEIGHBORHOOD School featured in PBS series
GLENSTONE AVE. AVE. GLENSTONE GLENSTONE KEARNEY ST. Provided Content TURNER ST.
E.
. Robberson Community School, for its efforts to HIGH ST. .
AVE
AVE. break the poverty cycle, has been included in a
AWARE AV
L
DALE ST. PECT
DE MONT PBS series, “Our Kids: Narrowing the Opportunity
LLER AVE
RE
PROS F ATLANTIC ST. WE Gap.” Hosted by renowned Harvard professor Dr.
NATIONAL AVE. Robert Putnam, the series examines the issues and innovative solutions to creating equity for
WASHINGTON AVE. all children. The series aired on public television stations across the country during April. Connect Episode 2, Four Cities Tackle the Child Equity • Michael Blackshear, President: Gap, brings attention to children who live in [email protected] fractured homes and poverty and who are unable or 417-631-7595 to achieve equally with children who are financially Robberson Community • Betty Green, Vice President and emotionally secure. Underserved children School is getting a new secure • Phyllis Evans, Treasurer need extra services to be competitive. Equal is • Roxanne Bedell-Taylor, Special not equitable. This point is illustrated in Duluth, entrance thanks to Events and Fundraising Chairman Minnesota, Boston, Massachusetts, Springfield and voter approval of Nashville.” Robberson Community School offers Proposition S Neighborhood Association Meetings wrap-around-services including free food, family July 25 • Aug. 22 • Sept. 26: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. meals, clothing, laundry and medical services. in April. @ Pathways United Methodist Church Locally the series aired Mondays, April 29, Read more and check out the (1232 E. Dale St.) May 6, May 13 and May 20. Visit OurKidsSeries.org to learn more about the series. construction timeline on page 5.
22 • SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com ROUNTREE Want to submit NEIGHBORHOOD an article
CHERRY ST. about your GLENSTONE AVE. GLENSTONE
GLENSTONE AVE. GLENSTONE neighborhood?
.
.
AVE Rountree Elementary Let your neighborhood president or
PICKWICK AVE.
WELLER AVE.
FREMONT AVE.
DELAWARE KICKAPOO AVE other representative know! NATIONAL AVE. is getting a new secure GRAND ST. entrance thanks to voter DELMAR ST. approval of Proposition S Attend neighborhood association meetings to learn more about CATALPA ST. in April. Connect what’s going on in your area, • Laurel Bryant, President: Read more and check out the neighborhood projects, [email protected] construction timeline on page 5. or 417-619-4663 programs offered, and more! • Sue Ekstam, Vice President • Mike Brothers, Secretary • Peggy Wise, Treasurer Neighborhood Association Meetings July 16 • Aug. 20 • Sept. 17: 7– 8 p.m. @ University Heights Baptist Church (1010 S. National Ave.) rountreenews.org
TOM WATKINS NEIGHBORHOOD Williams Elementary I44 renovation and expansion is Bid & Design Oct. 2019-May 2020 I44 set to start the bid and design
KEARNEY ST. phase in October thanks to voter approval of Proposition S
ATLANTIC ST. KANSAS AVE. in April. Construction
WEST BYPASS June 2020-May 2021 . Read more about this and other SPS bond Current Williams DIVISION ST students will relocate to projects on page 5. former Sherwood during Connect construction • Marti Mowery, President: [email protected] For the latest information about the new or 417-616-4064 construction at Williams visit sps.org/ Open or 417-864-7239 progress. Aug. 2021 • Lynn Prince, Vice President • Wanda Plumb, Secretary • Don Atwood, Treasurer: [email protected] or 417-864-7239 Neighborhood Association Meetings Springfield Lasers Tennis Aug. 29 • Nov. 28: 7– 8:30 p.m. @ Tom Watkins FREE TENNIS EVENT Park Community Center (2100 W. High St.) Kids’ Night FRIDAY, JULY 5 Tuesday, July 16 Racquet, White and Blue Kids’ Night Activities 4:30-7 p.m. • Match at 6 p.m. Cooper Tennis Complex Tom Watkins Park, 6-8 p.m. A neighborhood celebration with music, snacks and tennis. All equipment is provided • No tennis experience needed — just come have fun! All ages welcome.
ParkBoard.org Kids ages 5-14 get in free • Tennis activities and more! SpringfieldLasers.com
SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com • 23 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS University Heights NEIGHBORHOOD Neighborhood Association BENNETT ST. looking ahead to 2020 BROOKSIDE DR. By Jan Peterson, for SGFNN The newly formed University Heights PORTLAND ST. Neighborhood Association launched its spring/ KINGSBURY ST. summer membership drive in earnest at the
SOUTH AVE. HOLLAND AVE. DOLLISON AVE. STANFORD ST.
JEFFERSON AVE. KIMBROUGH AVE. Springfield Art Museum’s Family Fun Night, held UNIVERSITY ST.
CAMPBELL AVE. April 25 in conjunction with the Art in Bloom
NATIONALNATIONAL AVE. AVE. SUNSHINE ST. exhibit. Kids were given the opportunity to play a free game to win prizes while the adults living within the UHNA boundaries learned the benefits of joining Connect UHNA. It was a beautiful evening and resulted in a • Jan Peterson, President: number of new members. [email protected] Momentum continued to build at a May 1 or 417-838-6216 gathering to brainstorm ideas for increasing • John Stinson, Vice President membership and to examine challenges that may lie Photo credit: Annette Hollon. UHNA Vice President John Stinson helps children select prizes while board • Emily Austin, Secretary ahead. The evening saw a large turnout of about 20 member Linda Regan shares a laugh with the kids • Joel Thomas, Treasurer people (a taco bar may have played a role) and many between games. lively, meaningful discussions. Best of all, it gave neighbors a chance to get to know each other better parade and celebration. Other milestones may Neighborhood Association Meetings on a personal level. include a fall cleanup, establishing a Neighborhood Aug. 7 • Sept. 4 • Oct. 2: 5:30 p.m. UHNA is in the process of setting an aggressive Watch program, participating in the SNUG Kickball @ Springfield Art Museum (1111 E. Brookside Dr.) schedule of events for the coming year, beginning Tournament next year and more. with the neighborhood’s annual Fourth of July Stay tuned. Big stuff is in the works.
Sunshine Elementary renovation and For the latest information about the new Completed expansion is completing the bid and construction at Sunshine visit sps.org/progress. Aug. 2020 Portland students move design phase and will start constuction to Sunshine campus. 80- Bid & Design 100 Sunshine students in August thanks to voter approval of Dec. 2018-July 2019 Construction move to Delaware. Proposition S in April. Aug. 2019-July 2020 Current Sunshine students Read more about this and other SPS bond stay on campus during projects on page 5. construction. WELLER Weller second-grader NEIGHBORHOOD learns generosity pays big COMMERCIAL ST. By SPS Communications, for SGFNN BLAINE ST. Weller Elementary School second- grader Sylvia began asking her parents last fall if she could donate her life savings DIVISION ST. to Weller Elementary School’s playground fundraising efforts. The school is seeking to raise $200,000 to completely redo its playground, and she wanted to help. She kept asking, and asking, and
GLENSTONE AVE.
E.AV asking. And one day, she brought $120
NATIONAL AVE.
FREMONT E.AV
ROGERS E. to school — her entire life’s savings. She
CT AV donated it to the school’s playground
.
VE
PROSPE A fundraiser.
RE
WA
LA
E “It took me five years to save up all that
D CHESTNUT EXPY. money,” she said. When her teachers heard about her Connect act of generosity, they wanted to pay • Mark Maynard, President: it forward. Weller teachers personally [email protected] matched her donation to return the or 918-231-4960 student’s monetary gift to her. But to • Rosetta Clarida, Vice President teach her that generosity is rewarded, • Gina Rennison, Secretary they not only returned her initial $120, “This is to show you that when you’re generous, • Brenda Nuber, Treasurer they doubled it–giving her $240 on the last day of good things happen,” said Shayla Bernelis, second- school in front of her class. grade teacher at Weller. “You made an impact.”
24 • SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com Neighborhood Association Meetings Aug. 1 • Sept. 5 • Oct. 3: 6 – 7 p.m. @ Turning Point Church (1722 N. National Ave.) Free Door-to-Door Wellness Event Weller Neighborhood | July 13 and Aug. 3* | 9 a.m.-Noon • BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING • WELLNESS SCREENING • PERSONALIZED REFERRALS Weller Elementary • FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL is getting a new secure entrance thanks For more information: to voter approval of Text or Call 417-893-9609 Proposition S in April. Read more and check out the construction timeline on page 5. (*dates are subject to change)
WEST CENTRAL City acquires property adjacent NEIGHBORHOOD to Route 66 Roadside Park, plans
CHESTNUT EXPY. restroom facilities TAMPA ST.
BNSF RR PHELPS ST. By Melissa Haase, Managing Editor WATER ST. Through $65,000 in 2018-2019 Neighborhood Works program funds, the City has acquired a small COLLEGE ST. PARK CENTRAL SQ. piece of property adjacent to the Birthplace of Route WALNUT ST. 66 Roadside Park on its east side for expansion of the park. MT. VERNON ST. FORT AVE. While a funding source has not yet been STATE ST. KANSAS EXPY. identified for future improvements to the park, the
SOUTH AVE.
BROADWAY AVE. MADISON ST. City, Springfield-Greene County Park Board and
KANSAS AVE. Butler, Rosenbury & Partners are working on a An artist’s rendering shows a possible design for Route 66-themed design for restroom facilities for restroom facilities at the Birthplace of Route 66 GRAND ST. the park, which is the site for the annual Birthplace Roadside Park, located on College Street between Fort and Broadway. Connect of Route 66 Festival kickoff party hosted by the West Central Neighborhood Alliance each August. • Caron Parnell, President: looking for available funding and as a group are in [email protected] “This acquisition, courtesy of the Neighborhood full fundraising mode for the development of any or 314-825-6498 Works Program, secures all of the property we future amenities,” said Director of Parks Bob Belote • Rusty Worley, Vice President & needed for the park, but doesn’t allow for further “The property acquisition is significant, as the park Treasurer: 417-569-8866 or development just yet. We’re still very much couldn’t be fully developed without it.” [email protected] • Mia Joe, Secretary Neighborhood Alliance Meetings Aug. 27 • Sept. 24: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. @ Broadway United Methodist Church (545 S. Broadway Ave.)
West Central Neighborhood Alliance Ice Cream Social July 22 Join the West Central Neighborhood Alliance on Monday, July 22, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Birthplace of Route 66 Roadside Park, 1200 W. College Street for our Ice Cream Social. Get to know your neighbors and enjoy ice cream, food and fun!
SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com • 25 WESTSIDE Westside’s Ozark Fence a third- NEIGHBORHOOD generation family business By Joe Roberds, for SGFNN PHELPS ST. CHESTNUT EXPY. As we approach the time when the City brings us local manufactures and saw together to celebrate our Route 66 heritage with the mills. Ozark Fence does COLLEGE ST. WALNUT ST. Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, we should take this not have a show room at the time to reflect on the business location, but uses MT. VERNON ST. west corridor of historic their completed projects in Route 66 through neighborhoods throughout Springfield and the the area as examples and the
WEST BYPASS SCENIC AVE.
GOLDEN AVE. treasures that embody word of customers to bring KANSAS EXPY. GRAND ST. this area. in other customers. Another Taking the time benefit is the 60-plus years of to explore College business in the area to assure Street and view the availability for warranty or Connect monuments to times maintenance of the product. • Joe Roberds, President: past, you’ll develop Everest is appreciative [email protected] an appreciation of of the many customers that or 417-838-0041 those times and the have made Ozark Fence • Candy Smith, Vice President significance of their a strong business. His • Steve Sischo, Treasurer contribution to our west philosophy is that a strong • Ken Sweetser, Secretary side. Preservation and business gives back to the continued occupancy of community to stay strong. venues along the west This was obvious when Ozark Neighborhood Betterment Association Meetings corridor is necessary for Fence pledged to contribute July 9 • Aug. 13 • Sept. 10 • Oct. 8: 6:30 p.m., our future. Investments Joe Everest, right, is the third generation of his 10% of its residential sales @ Westport Park Apartments, in new businesses during the month of May to Community Room (250 N. Hilton Ave.) family to own Ozark Fence, which serves both along with other residential and commercial needs. Community Partnership of established businesses the Ozarks to help support maintaining a presence is occurring on this historic their many services to the community. Ozark Fence street. ended up donating $7,500 to CPO, according to One established business along College Street its Facebook page. The month of May is one of the has a lengthy presence at its west side location. months in which sales are the highest for Ozark Study Alternative Ozark Fence, owned by Joe Everest, is located at Fence, due to people planning and implementing Center is getting 1716 W. College. Ozark Fence started business spring yard projects. in 1955 and moved to the present location along Their generosity to the community, as well as a new secure historic Route 66 in the early 1980s. Everest is the the long continued presence on the west side and entrance thanks third generation of his family to own Ozark Fence, historic Route 66 is very much appreciated by our to voter approval of which serves both residential and commercial neighborhood. Everest is proud to have his business needs. located on the Route 66 west corridor and looks Proposition S in April. Everest views Ozark Fence as a business that forward to continued recognition of the area. serves the community by offering a service that Support of this business and other west side Read more and check out the increases the value of a property while providing businesses will help to make the Westside construction timeline on page 5. security and improved appearance. Ozark Fence neighborhood a destination rather than a pass- supports other local businesses by making every through area, and make the west side a stronger effort to purchase their fence materials from neighborhood. Mt. Vernon Street west of Kansas Expressway closes through fall for bridge replacement project By Melissa Haase, Managing Editor Mt. Vernon Street west of Kansas Expressway in “Like the recent Grand Street Bridge the Westside neighborhood closed in June and will Replacement Project, the Mt. Vernon Street remain closed through mid-October for construction Bridge project is multi-faceted,” Flippin to replace the bridge over Jordan Creek. A posted explained. “It will not only improve the function detour guides traffic around the work zone using of the bridge, but it will also add pedestrian Walnut Street, Scenic Avenue and Grand Street. safety and accessibility features and help increase “By July, the existing bridge will be removed stormwater capacity along the creek.” and the new box culverts will start being installed. Construction and utility relocations for the Excavation to widen the creek will also be taking project began in April and is expected to be place,” said Public Works Engineer Andrew Flippin. complete in late summer or early fall. The project will remove and replace the The cost of the project is approximately $1.5 structurally deficient bridge, add sidewalks million, partially funded through the federal compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act On-System Bridge Program with the remaining and connect the existing multi-use trail to portion funded through reimbursement funds Mt. Vernon Street. The project will also provide from the Missouri Department of Transportation bank stabilization and increased flow capacity to received from a previous project. The contractor Jordan Creek. for the project is Hartman & Company, Inc.
26 • SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com Zagonyi Park renovations continue By Jenny Fillmer Edwards, Park Board, for SGFNN Renovations continue within Zagonyi Park, Monument Co., and Springfield-Greene County named for a Civil War action that took place in the Park Board staff. It is now displayed in an area of area in 1861. the park that’s being developed as a community In November, a historic monument garden, planned and maintained by the Westside commemorating the namesake Zagonyi’s Charge Neighborhood Betterment Association. was relocated from a vacant lot on Mt. Vernon Thanks to a Neighborhood Works grant obtained Work is underway to install three new picnic Street, near Jordan Creek, into the park. Historians by the neighborhood, the Park Board has installed shelters, new sidewalks and a ramp, a third believe the charge into Confederate lines, led new universal-design accessible playground accessible drinking fountain, all funded by the by Union Maj. Charles Zagonyi, passed through equipment in the park. The grant also funded a new grant. what’s now Zagonyi Park, following the old Mount water line to provide for two drinking fountains and Vernon Road. The stone monument relocation was community garden irrigation. Tennis courts have Once renovations are complete at Zagonyi Park, a coordinated by the University Club, Wommack also been resurfaced at the park. dedication ceremony will be planned. WOODLAND HEIGHTS Woodland Heights’ Becky NEIGHBORHOOD Volz awarded National PTA
BOLIVAR RD. KEARNEY ST. TURNER ST. VE. Life Achievement Award
VE.
A HIGH ST. By Jennifer Penny, SCPTA, for SGFNN
VE.
A
FORT AVE.
RSON AVE.
N Please join us in congratulating a highly
O CAMPBELL respected and beloved leader in both Springfield
JEFFE ATLANTIC ST. T AVE.
BENT BROADWAY AVE. Council of PTAs and in our community–Becky
RAN
G KANSAS EXPY. Britton Volz! Becky has faithfully served as
WASHINGTON A president of SCPTA for two years and has dedicated COMMERCIAL ST. her whole heart and her amazing amount of energy to our mission of making every child’s potential a Connect reality. • Becky Volz, President: Becky also tirelessly served on the Proposition S [email protected] Task Force for more than a year to bring a succinct or 417-880-4210 and realistic plan to the voters–which passed! • Steve Sexton, Vice President: Becky personally attended upwards of 100 meetings [email protected] all told to visit with PTA units, school communities, or 417-693-0386 the school board, businesses, clubs, and associations • Katie Bolt-Goeke, Secretary all while representing SCPTA very well. willingness to seek out advice and to keep learning • Bernadean McAfee, Treasurer The SCPTA Board recently voted to bestow through life, her loyalty and support, and her Becky with our highest honor–the National PTA compassionate style of leadership. We look forward Neighborhood Association Meetings Life Achievement Award. This award is given to a to her wisdom that we will thankfully continue to July 16 (Ice Cream Social): 6:00 p.m. person who daily lives out his or her commitment have as part of our board. And finally, we want to @ Lafayette Park (202 E. Atlantic St.) • to children and Becky is an outstanding example of thank Becky in no small way for her gift of talent Aug. 20 • Sept. 17: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m./ this life motto. and her gift of time. We are all grateful and all 6 p.m. optional potluck dinner @ Woodland As she wraps up her term as president, we want to better because of it. Here’s to you, Becky, with much Heights Presbyterian Church (722 W. Atlantic St.) thank Becky for her warm and friendly presence, her love! woodlandheightsneighborhood.org 7th annual Dirt Day held May 18 at Lafayette Park
Reed Academy is getting a new secure entrance thanks to voter approval of Proposition S in April. Read more and check out the construction timeline on page 5.
SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com • 27 community team that averages the most miles per Big Rig Night: July 16: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Battlefield Events person will win the challenge. The winning team will Mall, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave. Join Community receive a traveling trophy and bragging rights! Visit Partnership of the Ozarks, Parents as Teachers and July – September 2019 moveyourshoes.com for more information. Battlefield Mall as we take over the parking lot just north of Macy’s, behind Nakato’s. ARTS, CULTURE & FUN Ozarkian Campfire Tales: July 25: 7:30 p.m., Ritter EDUCATION & RESOURCES Events are free unless otherwise noted. Springs Park, 3683 W. Farm Rd. 92. Cozy up to a Springfield-Greene County Library District Free Movies at Founders Park: Fridays and Saturdays crackling campfire, enjoy some s’mores and get Technology Classes: You can choose what you through July 27, movies begin at dusk, Founders spooked by the weird tales of authors from “Feral: want to learn and go at your own speed with our Park, 330 E. Water St. A contemporary version of A Journal of Ozarkian Gothic.” Drawn from local self-paced tutorials. We provide the computer and the drive-in theater at Springfield’s founding site. legends and superstitions, these stories bring the you select from a wide variety of lessons designed Enjoy new release and classic movies in an outdoor dark corners of hill country and the howls of the specifically for individual learning. Topics include setting. All movies are G, PG, or PG-13. Concessions booger dog to life. S’mores will be provided. Meet at basic skills, Windows 10, Microsoft. Visit available, bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. the Ritter Springs pavilion. Registration starts thelibrary.org, a library branch, or call 417-837-5011 Movie titles and details at ParkBoard.org/Movies. July 1; call 883-5341 to register. for the schedule. Please note these classes are for adults. Nick Cave Exhibit: Through-July 28, Springfield World Tiger Day: July 29: 9 a.m-5 p.m., Dickerson Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Dr. Nick Cave is Park Zoo, 1400 W. Norton Rd. Educational animal Coffee with the Chief: July 18: 7-8:30 a.m., a multi-disciplinary artist working between the presentations highlighting tigers. Wear your stripes Travellers House Coffee & Tea at Boomer Town, visual and performing arts through a wide range of for $2 off general admission. Admission: $15/adults 824 S. National Ave. Ste. A-100•Aug. 23: 7-8:30 mediums including sculpture, installation, video, and teens, $12/Seniors 60+, $10/Children 3-12 yrs. a.m., Architect Coffee Co., 1604 E. Republic Rd. sound and performance. He is well known for the Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams hosts “Coffee Space Magic: July 29: 10 a.m., Midtown Carnegie ‘Soundsuits’ series, sculptural forms based on the with the Chief” to encourage an open discussion Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. and July 30: scale of his body. between the public and the chief. Anyone interested 10 a.m., Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, • Guided Tours: July 27: 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. in asking questions or learning more about the 2214 S. Brentwood Blvd. Tommy Terrific uses magic • Guided Tour w/ASL Interpreter: July 27: 2 p.m. Springfield Police Department is encouraged to tricks to represent space exploration, from celestial attend. Maker Camp: July 3: 2-4 p.m., Library Station, 2535 objects like planets and stars to the equipment N. Kansas Expy. For grades 1-6 in the Frisco Room. scientists use to explore it, such as rockets and Cookies with Rookies: July 23: 6-7 p.m., Battlefield Calling all makers: It’s time to build, hack and the space shuttle. Celebrate the history of space Mall, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave. Located at the newly create! Make cool stuff with new surprise projects exploration and the fascinating facts we’ve learned renovated Dining Pavilion seating area. This and challenges to choose from each week. A parent about our universe. For preK-grade 4. Call 883-1974. event brings police officers and the community or legal guardian-signed waiver is required for members they serve together–over cookies–to ask Fashion Forward: Aug. 2: 6 p.m., Fox Theater, 157 participation in some projects. questions and learn more about each other. Join us Park Central Square. Fashion Forward is an evening for our first ever Cookies with Rookies and enjoy Racquet, White and Blue: July 5: 6-8 p.m., Tom of fun and fashion. Doors open at 6 p.m. for food, complimentary cookies and tea/water. Goodie bags Watkins Park, 2100 W. High St. Come play tennis drinks and silent auction. Entertainment begins at for the first 50 children under the age of 10. with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board at 6 p.m. with the fashion show beginning at Tom Watkins Park! Grab your family and friends 6:45 p.m. We hope to recognize and support Ask the Experts: Payday Loan Alternatives: July 27: and join the celebration on court with music, snacks families of northwest Springfield while facilitating 10-11:30 a.m., Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, and having fun playing tennis. All equipment is community betterment. Join us for art, music, food 397 E. Central St. A payday or title loan may seem provided. Presented by USTA. and fashion! like a quick fix to your financial problem, but in the long run it could end up costing you even more. Family Fridays in the Garden: Fridays, July 5 and Park Day Reunion: Aug. 2-4, Silver Springs Park, A panel of experts will explore other solutions Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m., Springfield Botanical Gardens at 1100 N. Hampton Ave. Annual reunion weekend for your short-term cash woes. Ask the Experts is Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. dates back to 1952, and includes a parade, picnic, an instructional series from the Making Sense of Scenic. Bring the whole family for a free evening sports competitions, banquet, beauty pageant and Money Financial Literacy Initiative, a program of tour of discovering plants, animals and the history gospel singing. Community Partnership of the Ozarks. of the garden. Meet in the Botanical Center. 16th Annual Kid’Athlon: Aug. 3: 8 a.m., Meador Call 862-0135 Input+Output (Art Critique & Discussion Group): Park, 2500 S. Fremont. A mini-triathlon for kids. July 13 and 27, Aug. 10 and 24, Sept. 14: 3-5 p.m. Swim, bike and run your way to victory in events HEALTH & WELLNESS Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Dr. Join designed for your age group, and take home a Events are free unless otherwise noted. Museum Assistant Rick Briggenhorst for a new local medal, t-shirt, giveaways and the pride that comes PTA Clothing Bank: Open most Thursdays and art critique group happening on select Saturdays. with finishing a triathlon. Registration required by some Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. and 2:30-5 p.m. Study View and respond to works presented by local artists July 31. Discount early registration ends July 20. Alternative Center, 2343 W. Olive St. Any student and be a part of the growth of discourse around art Registration by July 20: $25/child, $25 additional who is signed up for free or reduced lunch can shop centered in our community. child same household; July 21-31: $35/child, $25/ at the PTA Clothing Bank. Please call, email or see Cruise Kearney: July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14: additional child same household. your school nurse in person at school to request 6-10 p.m. Kearney Street from Kansas Expressway National Night Out: Aug. 6: 5-7 p.m., Meador a referral to the Clothing Bank before visiting. to Glenstone. Come out, cruise, hang out with other Park, 2500 S. Fremont Ave. An annual community- Volunteers are always needed! automotive enthusiasts and just generally have a building campaign promoting police-community Tai Chi with Dee Ogilvy: 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Midtown good time. You will see a wide variety of vehicles partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central•5-6 p.m. and many classics that you won’t want to miss. making our neighborhoods safer, better places to Wednesdays, Mount Carmel Methodist Church, Springfield Lasers Pro Tennis Season: July 14, 16*, live. Visit with local police officers, firefighters and 1001 N. National•9-10 a.m., Fridays, Springfield Art 17 and 18 with Miomir Kecmanovic; July 24; July 30; park rangers, and enjoy tennis and other games Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Dr. Learn Yang Style July 31. Matches at 7 p.m., *July 16 at 6 p.m.; (Tues., and special activities. A kick-off to individual Tai Chi from Shifu M. Dee Ogilvy. Great for adults July 16 Kids Night: activities at 4:30 p.m., kids Neighborhood Nights Out. Springfield Police of any age and physical fitness level, no special ages 5-14 get in free with an adult.) Cooper Tennis Officers vs. Springfield Firefighters Softball Game equipment needed, beginners welcome. Learn more Complex, 2331 E. Pythian. The Springfield Lasers will be from 7-8 p.m. at springfieldtaichi.wordpress.com. professional tennis team opens their 24th season 9th Annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival: Move Your Shoes Challenge: Oct. 1-31. Join us as the reigning World TeamTennis champions. Aug. 9-10, Downtown Springfield. A free festival during the month of October for a community-wide Don’t miss your chance to see world-class tennis along Historic Route 66, includes classic cars, walking challenge! Organizations and community champions in a family-friendly setting right here in motorcycles, music, artists, authors, food and teams welcome, at least two people per team. Start Springfield. Grandstand tickets $10-$15, available at activities for the whole family. walking and track your miles. The organization and 417-837-5800 or SpringfieldLasers.com.
28 • SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of free fun and activities. DogFest features dog agility DELAWARE Independence: Aug. 17-Nov. 10, Springfield Art demonstrations, a dog fashion show, canine-related Delaware Neighborhood Association Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Dr. This traveling vendors and non-profits and a dog-themed bounce Meeting: Sept. 3: 7-8 p.m., optional dinner starts at exhibition presents a spectacular overview of house for kids. All proceeds benefit Cruse Dog 6:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1551 a new form of bead art, the ndwango (“cloth,”) Park, Springfield’s first off-leash dog park. Free E. Portland. developed by a community of women living admission; $1/Bounce house; $10/t-shirt. For more Delaware Neighborhood Ice Cream Social: and working in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South information visit ParkBoard.org July 9: 5-8 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Africa. Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Romancing the Station: Sept. 28: 10 a.m.- 1551 E. Portland. Please join us for our third annual Independence was developed by the Smithsonian 4 p.m., Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expy. The ice cream social. Live music, good food, great Anacostia Community Museum, Washington, D.C. Library is partnering with the Ozarks Romance conversation and, of course, ice cream and toppings. in cooperation with Curators Bev Gibson, Ubuhle Authors to celebrate the romance genre and give Delaware Neighborhood Association Board Beads, and James Green, and is organized for tour readers the opportunity to hear and meet favorite Meeting: Aug. 6: 7-8 p.m., Westminster by International Arts & Artists, Washington, D.C. authors. Sessions will feature a writing workshop, Presbyterian Church, 1551 E. Portland. Meetings •Slow View Night: Sept. 5: 6 p.m. author talks, time to meet and socialize with are open to the public. Watercolor USA 2019: Closes Sept. 1, Springfield multiple romance authors, and romance book Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Dr. This annual recommendations from the people who know books DOLING summer favorite returns with over $20,000 in cash our librarians! Registration details for the workshop Doling Neighborhood Association Meetings: prizes and possible museum purchase awards will be announced later. July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8: 6:45-8 p.m., optional available. This is the 58th showing of the very best Art in Our City Zone 4: Through Oct. 20, potluck starts at 6 p.m., Hillcrest Presbyterian in contemporary American watermedia, judged by Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Dr. This Church, 818 E. Norton Rd. award-winning watercolor artist Dean Mitchell. exhibition highlights and celebrates the creativity Adopt-A-Street Cleanup: July 13: 9 a.m. Meet at the • Slow Viewing Night: July 11: 6 p.m. of our community focusing on artists living and parking lot of Kansas Expressway Church of Christ Dog Swim: Sept. 3: 4-7 p.m., Fassnight Pool, 1301 working in the many neighborhoods that make up at the corner of Kansas Expressway and Talmage. S. Campbell. Dogs get to swim in a human sized our city. Art In Our City not only concentrates on Help us clean up the neighborhood. We’ll pick up pool. Fee: $8 for 1 dog and 1 human, limit 1 dog per the artists on display but also their neighborhoods. trash along Talmage between Kansas and Broadway. human; $3 each additional human. All proceeds The fourth exhibit features work by 11 artists from If we have enough volunteers, we’ll also tackle benefit Cruse Dog Park. Registration and proof of six neighborhoods in City Council Zone 4. Livingston between Kansas and the Livingston Dip. vaccination required. For more information visit Doling Neighborhood Association will provide trash ParkBoard.org. JOBS & CAREERS bags. Bring your own gloves. The Missouri Job Center offers free one-on-one job 24th annual Japanese Fall Festival: Sept. 6: GALLOWAY VILLAGE counseling services, resume assistance and several 5-10 p.m.; Sept. 7: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sept. 8: Galloway Village Neighborhood Association workshops and training classes at their locations at 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Meetings: July 16, Oct. 15: 6:30 p.m., Galloway 2900 E. Sunshine and 1443 N. Robberson, and via at the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Baptist Church, 2816 E. Republic Rd. Meetings the mobile career center bus. Visit them in person or Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic. are quarterly. Special meetings may be called as online at springfieldmo.gov/jobcenter to view the Three-day celebration of one of Springfield’s needed. sister cities, Isesaki, Japan. Includes guests schedule or call 417-887-4343 for more information. and performers from Japan, taiko drumming, Our Galloway Public Input Meeting 3: July 9: Japanese top spinning and folk dancing, martial BY NEIGHBORHOOD 5:30-7 p.m., All Saints Anglican Church, 2751 E. Galloway St. arts, origami and other hands-on crafts, tea BISSETT ceremony demonstrations, a food court and tent- Bissett Neighborhood Association Meetings: Moonlight Madness: July 12: 5-9 p.m., Sequiota top market, vendors and more. Friday’s opening July 9: 6:30-7:30 p.m./6 p.m. optional potluck, Park, 3500 S. Lone Pine Ave. While the night sky ceremony features student ambassadors from L.A. Wise Park Pavilion, 3014 W. Calhoun• is full of wonders, few celestial bodies have held Springfield Public Schools. Friday and Saturday Sept. 10: 6:30-7:30 p.m./6 p.m. optional potluck, our gaze and fueled our imagination quite like evenings end with an intimate candlelight walk. Bissett Elementary School, 3014 W. Calhoun. the moon. Join us for an evening of lunar crafts, Presented by Springfield Sister Cities Association, a moon-themed storytime for children and more! peacethroughpeople.org. Fee: Fri. & Sun., $7/adult, Bissett Neighborhood Yardzale: July 20: 8 a.m.- Get a close-up view of the moon with telescopes $3/12 yrs. and under; Sat., $10/adult, $3/12 yrs. and 2 p.m. Bissett Neighborhood is hosting its second- provided by the Springfield Astronomical Society under. Kids 3 years and younger free. annual “Yardzale.” If you live in Bissett and would and strike a pose in our crescent moon photo booth. like to participate, call Chandra at 417-818-0206. Don’t forgot your camera! We’ll cap off our celestial SGF CultureFest: Sept. 14: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., She’ll fill you in on how you can register your home evening with a moonlight bat flight hosted by the Commercial Street. We desire to showcase ethnic and get an official YardZale sign. Check out the talents, food and businesses by celebrating rich Outdoor Initiatives Department of the Springfield- Bissett Neighborhood Association Facebook page Greene County Park Board. Call 882-0714. ethnic diversity and heritage, collaborating with for more information. global-minded Springfield residents, and cultivating Galloway Design Standards Presentation to City a welcoming city for every nation, tribe and tongue. BRADFORD PARK Council: July 23: Noon, Busch Municipal Building Don’t miss this very first city-wide CultureFest Bradford Park Neighborhood Association Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room, 4th where you can see, taste and experience the world Meeting: July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17: 6:30 p.m., Floor, 840 N. Boonville Ave. right here in our neighborhood. Immaculate Conception Church, 3555 S. Fremont GRANT BEACH Randy Bacon: The Road I Call Home: Sept. 14- Back the Blue Rally: July 16: 6 p.m., Meet at the Feb. 23, 2019, Springfield Art Museum, 1111 corner of Primrose and Fremont as we honor our Grant Beach Produce Distribution: 2:30 p.m. E. Brookside Dr. Randy Bacon is an American superheroes, Springfield police and firefighters. Thursdays, The Fairbanks, 1126 N. Broadway Ave. photographer based in Springfield. This exhibit There will be ice cream served at Immaculate Free produce delivered by Ozarks Food Harvest features simple, direct, emotive, casual studio Conception Catholic Church following the event. and distributed at The Fairbanks every Thursday. Participants are required to join Springfield portraits of homeless individuals accompanied Bradford Park Neighborhood Garage Sale: Community Gardens for $5 per year. Membership by personal narratives. These portraits emphasize Sept. 13-14. Call Janet at 417-882-1241 if you have forms are available at the distribution. Contact the beauty, humanity, identity and integrity of unwanted items you would like to donate to benefit Shelley Vaugine at 617-877-7836. each subject while raising public awareness of our the association. homeless community. Grant Beach Community Dinner: Thursdays and • Opening Reception: Sept. 13: 5:30 p.m. BRENTWOOD Sundays: 5:15-6 p.m., The Drew Lewis Foundation at Brentwood Neighborhood Association the Fairbanks, 1126 N. Broadway Ave. Free dinner. 17th Annual DogFest: Sept. 21 (rain date: Meeting: Meeting schedule varies. Please check Sept. 22), 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Chesterfield Park, Free childcare. Free resources to support you and the website or contact an officer for meeting dates, your family. 2511 W. Republic Rd. A canine extravaganza! times and locations. Everyone, including the family dog, is invited for
SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com • 29 Northwest Project Grant Beach Maintenance OAK GROVE Tai Chi with Dee Ogilvy: Wednesdays: 5-6 p.m., Classes: Thursdays: 6-7 p.m., The Drew Lewis Oak Grove Neighborhood Adopt-a-Street Cleanup: Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, Foundation at The Fairbanks, 1126 N. Broadway July 6, Oct. 5: 9 a.m., Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1001 N. National Ave. Learn Yang Style Tai Chi Ave. Childcare provided. Classes meet in the library 2818 E. Bennett St. from Shifu, M. Dee Ogilvy, who began practicing following the community dinner in the gymnasium. Tai Chi 25 years ago at Duke University. Oak Grove Neighborhood Association Meeting: Grant Beach Neighborhood Association Meetings: July 30, 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2818 E. Door-to-Door Wellness Event: July 13 and July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16: 6:30-7:30 p.m.,/ 6 p.m. Bennett St. Meetings are generally held at 6 p.m. on Aug. 3 (dates subject to change): 9 a.m.-noon. optional potluck, St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish the last Tuesday of alternating months. Contact Gerald Weller Neighborhood. Blood pressure screening, Hall, 1115 N. Campbell Ave. Clary at [email protected] for specific information. wellness screening, personalized referrals, all free and confidential. For more information text or call Grant Beach Food and Family Network: Second & Oak Grove Neighborhood Night Out: Aug. 16: 6:30- 417-893-9609. Provided by the Springfield-Greene Fourth Saturdays of each month, 12:30 p.m., Hovey 8:15 p.m., Oak Grove Community Center, 1538 S. Oak County Health Department. House, 800 W. Hovey. For low-income Grant Beach Grove Ave. Neighborhood Association members to receive Weller Neighborhood Night Out: Aug. 23: 6 p.m., food and household supplies. Participants must be PHELPS GROVE Smith Park, 1500 E. Division St. Neighborhood Night members of the neighborhood association, donate Phelps Grove Neighborhood Association Meetings: Out is an annual event that is designed to heighten $5 per pickup and contribute two hours of service Phelps Neighborhood Association meets the second crime prevention awareness while strengthening per month to the neighborhood association by Tuesday of the month, primarily at Fire neighborhood spirit and police-community working concessions at Grant Beach Sports events, Station 1 community room, 720 E. Grand. partnerships. working in the garden or manning the Hovey Contact an association officer for meeting times. WEST CENTRAL House. Food for the boxes is provided by Victory ROBBERSON West Central Neighborhood Alliance Meeting: Mission while household supplies, such as toilet Robberson Neighborhood Association Meetings: Aug. 27, Sept. 24: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Broadway United paper and other necessities, are purchased with July 25, Aug. 22, Sept. 26: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Pathways Methodist Church, 545 S. Broadway Ave. donations. United Methodist Church, 1232 E. Dale. West Central Neighborhood Alliance Ice Cream Grant Beach Neighborhood Night Out: Robberson Neighborhood Night Out: Aug. 24: Social: July 22: 6:30-8 p.m., Birthplace of Route 66 Aug. 23: 6-10 p.m., Grant Beach Park, 1300 N. Grant 4-7 p.m., Pathways United Methodist Church, Roadside Park, 1200 W. College St. Join the West Ave. Food, door prizes, raffles, music exhibitors, 1232 E. Dale. Neighborhood Night Out is an annual Central Neighborhood Alliance for our July Ice cakewalk, tie-dyeing, live auction and all sorts of event that is designed to heighten crime prevention Cream Social. Get to know your neighbors and fun activities. awareness while strengthening neighborhood spirit enjoy ice cream, food and fun. and police-community partnerships. Activities include GREATER PARKCREST West Central Neighborhood Night Out: Sept. 6: Greater Parkcrest Neighborhood Association visits from police officers, children’s games and activities. 5:30-7 p.m., McGregor School Park, 1200 W. State Meeting: Meetings are held on an as-needed basis St. Neighborhood Night Out is an annual event that at 6:30 p.m. at The Way Church, 903 W. Katella St. ROUNTREE is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness Contact a neighborhood officer to find out the next Rountree Neighborhood Association Meetings: while strengthening neighborhood spirit and police- scheduled meeting. July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, : 7-8 p.m., University community partnerships. Activities include cookouts, HEART OF THE WESTSIDE Heights Baptist Church, 1010 S. National. visits from police officers, children’s games and Heart of the Westside Neighborhood Association My Favorite Crime Book Club @ Tie & Timber Beer activities. Meetings: Aug. 8, Oct. 10: 6-7 p.m., Passion Co.: July 10: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Tie & Timber Beer Co., WESTSIDE Assembly of God Church, 806 N. Forest. 1451 E. Cherry St. For ages 21 and older. Do you Westside Neighborhood Betterment Association MEADOR PARK have a “favorite” serial killer? Are you fascinated Meetings: July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8: by forensics? This true crime book discussion is Meador Park Neighborhood Association Meetings: 6:30 p.m., Westport Park Apartments Community for you. Call 882-0714. July’s book is “The Feather July 25: 6 p.m. The Dancing Mule, 1945 S. Room, 250 N. Hilton. Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Glenstone Ave.•Aug. 22, Sept. 26: 6 p.m., Cowden Heist of the Century” by Kirk Wallace Johnson Westside Neighborhood Night Out: Sept. 2: Elementary School, 2927 S. Kimbrough Ave. 3-5 p.m., Westport Park, 3100 W. Mt. Vernon St. TOM WATKINS MIDTOWN Neighborhood Night Out is an annual event that is Racquet, White and Blue: July 5: 6-8 p.m., Tom designed to heighten crime prevention awareness Midtown Neighborhood Association Meetings: Watkins Park, 2100 W. High St. Come play tennis while strengthening neighborhood spirit and police- July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9: 6-7 p.m., Urban Neighborhood with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board at community partnerships. Activities include, visits from Alliance building on Cox North Hospital parking lot, Tom Watkins Park! Grab your family and friends police officers, children’s games and activities. 918 E. Calhoun St. and join the celebration on court with music, snacks WOODLAND HEIGHTS Midtown Neighborhood Night Out: Aug. 23: and having fun playing tennis. All equipment is 6-8 p.m., Washington Park, 1600 N. Summit Ave. provided. Presented by USTA. Northwest Project Woodland Heights Maintenance Neighborhood Night Out is an annual event that is Classes & Community Dinner: Wednesdays: Tom Watkins Neighborhood Association Meetings: designed to heighten crime prevention awareness Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., Classes start at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 29, Nov. 28: 7-8 p.m., Tom Watkins Community while strengthening neighborhood spirit and police- Springfield Dream Center, 829 W. Atlantic St. Center, 2100 W. High St. community partnerships. Activities include cookouts, Childcare provided. The goal of the Northwest visits from police officers, children’s games and Tom Watkins Neighborhood Night Out: Sept. 14: project is to pilot strategies over a five-year period activities and live music. 4-8 p.m. Tom Watkins Park, 2100 W. High St. to help families overcome the challenges that have Neighborhood Night Out is an annual event that is kept them living in poverty and sustain their 29th Annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade and designed to heighten crime prevention awareness long-term success in emerging from those Celebration: July 4: 10 a.m. Parade starts at Drury while strengthening neighborhood spirit and police- circumstances. University’s Drury Lane, (900 N. Benton Ave.), turns community partnerships. Activities include cookouts, west on Central Street, north on Benton Avenue, east Woodland Heights Neighborhood Association visits from police officers, children’s games and on Calhoun Street, north on Washington Avenue, Meetings: July 16 (Ice Cream Social): 6 p.m., activities. east on Locust Street, north on Clay Avenue and Lafayette Park (202 E. Atlantic) • Aug. 20, ending at Washington Park (1600 N. Summit Ave.) UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS Sept. 17: 6:30-7:30 p.m./ 6 p.m. optional potluck where the celebration will continue with music, prizes, University Heights Neighborhood Association dinner. Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church, games and ice cream. Our 4th of July event is a rare Meetings: Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2: 5:30 p.m., 722 W. Atlantic St. opportunity for the public to step back in time for the Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Dr. Fresh Food Fridays: Fridays: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., nation’s birthday. The historic Midtown District still Springfield Dream Center, 829 W. Atlantic St. Come WELLER retains its architectural integrity of the Victorian era. by the Dream Center between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to Weller Neighborhood Association Meetings: This year’s theme is “Me & You, and Red, White, and snag some fresh fruit and veggies for your family. Blue.” Aug. 1, Sept. 5, Oct. 3: 6-7 p.m., Turning Point Church, 1722 N. National.
30 • SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com Springfield Zone Boundaries & Registered Neighborhoods Meet your City Council members
DOLING
WOODLAND ROBBERSON TOM WATKINS HEIGHTS
MIDTOWN HEART WELLER OF THE GRANT BEACH BISSETT WESTSIDE
WESTSIDE WEST CENTRAL
ROUNTREE PHELPS ZONE 2 GROVE DELAWARE UNIVERSITY OAK GROVE Abe McGull HEIGHTS ZONE 1 Phyllis Ferguson
MEADOR PARK BRENTWOOD
GREATER BRADFORD PARKCREST PARK GALLOWAY VILLAGE
ZONE 4 ZONE 3 Matthew Simpson Mike Schilling
Ken McClure Jan Fisk Craig Hosmer Andrew Lear Richard Ollis Mayor General Seat A General Seat B General Seat C General Seat D Watch City Council meetings on Facebook Live: Mondays 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays 12 p.m. @CityofSGF springfieldmo.gov/CityCouncil [email protected]
SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS .com • 31 City meetings and programming streamed live on ...
Facebook and livestream.com/SGFCityView also available at cityview.springfieldmo.gov and on Mediacom channels 15.1 and 80 and AT&T Uverse channel 99.
Want to receive a FREE edition of SGF Neighborhood News quarterly? Let us know, and we’ll have it delivered to your mailbox or your inbox.
WAYS TO SIGN UP Name: • Online at SGFNeighborhoodNews.com • Email [email protected] Mailing address: • Call 417-864-1003 City: State: Zip: • Mail in your information E-mail address: MAIL TO: Attn: Melissa Haase, City of Springfield, P.O. Box 8368, Springfield, MO 65801