Sean Saunders of SWS Golf Academy in Springfield, and his wife, Jessica, speak with syndicated talk show host Dave Ramsey during his March 17 show. The couple visited the Nashville, Tenn., studio to let out a “debt-free scream” after five years of following Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. The Saunderses met their goal of paying off their house before Jessica turned 31 and now run a financial planning class at Redeemer Lutheran Church.
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Youngblood Auto Group General Manager John Widiger, far left, and dealership owner John Youngblood present an $11,100 ceremonial check March 25 to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks. Charity representatives Bonnie Keller, second from left, and Chris Louzader will help direct the funds to support operations. The dealership set aside $50 from every vehicle sold in February to raise the money.
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The CoxHealth Foundation donates $50,000 to the Community Medication Access Program, a local project involving Cox, Mercy, Jordan Valley Community Health Center and The Kitchen Clinic to help prescription drug patients access medications. CMAP connects patients with assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical companies and guides them through the application process. Pictured from left: CoxHealth Vice President Karen Kramer, CMAP Manager Jennifer Gist, Mercy registered nurse and Director of Patient Assistance Programs Karen Brown, CoxHealth’s Center for Health Improvement coordinator Glenda Miller and CoxHealth board member Mary Beth Hartman.
The first southwest Missouri location of EarthWise Pet, a national chain of pet supply stores, opened; Grey Oak Investments LLC relocated; and Hot Bowl by Everyday Thai LLC got its start.