On the Street

The Limited, Eddie Bauer and Gap are leaving Battlefield Mall at the end of January. The Limited’s last sales date is Jan. 24, according to co-manager Jill Tillman. Eddie Bauer’s last sales date is Jan. 28, according to spokeswoman Lisa Erickson. And Gap’s last sales date is Jan. 25, according to a Gap manager who asked to remain unnamed. Christine Moses, director of mall marketing, said she couldn’t discuss stores leaving but said an announcement will be coming very soon.

‘Mr. Snappy’ suit

Springfieldian Chris Ames was awarded $65,000 in a three-year-old Greene County civil lawsuit against Friendly Ford co-owner Jay Wise. At the center of the suit: a comb named “Mr. Snappy.” According to a news release from Ames’ Shawnee Mission, Kan., attorneys, Bennett & Bodine PA, the Friendly Ford salesman was allegedly physically abused during business hours. Ames claims that he and others were struck in the ears with a comb that Wise called “Mr. Snappy.” Ames also alleged that Wise repeatedly struck him and other male sales staff in the genitals and that Wise spit ice water down his back. On Dec. 21, a jury found Wise liable for assault and battery; there were no damages against Friendly Ford.

Students at work

Want to show off your office/operations to a group of third-grade students? The Students Go To Work program of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Springfield Public Schools is seeking businesses to visit in February. The half-day tour is designed to teach students about business, what skills are needed for specific jobs and why school is important. More than a dozen schools still seek participating businesses. For more information, contact the SPS Community Development Office at (417) 523-0021 by Jan. 13. After all, the students could become your work force.

Looking for Louie

The Springfield Cardinals are holding tryouts for mascot and spirit team positions beginning at 10 a.m. Jan. 21. A brief interview process will help officials evaluate applicants. Spirit team members also will perform a short choreographed dance, which they will learn at the tryout. Applications are available online at www.springfieldcardinals.com and must be submitted by Jan. 13.

Lead dogs

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce is seeking applicants for its 2006 class of Leadership Missouri, a statewide leadership enhancement program that studies the state’s goals and operations and how those goals affect Missouri’s livelihood. Seven themed two-day segments, one each month April through October, are held in a different Missouri city, ending with “Learning in Missouri” at Lake Ozark. The membership fee is $1,700 for class meals and materials and group transportation; Missouri Chamber members pay $1,500. Applications must be postmarked by Jan. 16; for more information, call Sarah Luebbert at (573) 634-3511 or e-mail sluebbert@mochamber.com.